User talk:Fastily/Archive 3
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Hello
I noticed that a web page I created today has been deleted by your account. Can I ask what the procedure is for appealing against your actions? Many thanks. — Preceding unsigned comment added by WeeJimmyFaeGorgie (talk • contribs) 18:13, 30 June 2011 (UTC)
- User_talk:WeeJimmyFaeGorgie#Re:Hello -FASTILY (TALK) 18:50, 30 June 2011 (UTC)
- Hi there. Would you be willing to enter into dialogue about this article? I note from your comments that you deleted the article as it 'read like an advertisement'. Would you be willing to discuss exactly which sections you believe read like an advertisement? Many thanks, Jimmy. WeeJimmyFaeGorgie (talk) 09:10, 1 July 2011 (UTC)
- Certainly. All sections minus the section titled "History" consisted of promotional material. -FASTILY (TALK) 09:37, 1 July 2011 (UTC)
- Can I first of all ask, what exactly is it you believe to have been promoted? From memory, I believe that there were approximately 5 sections to the article, History, Facilities, Events, Notable Guests, and probably one other section which I can't quite recall, possibly supporting references or similar? You have already stated that you have no problem with the section establishing the history of the place, so can we both agree that section, at least, was fine? The facilities section, as far as I can recall, contained a few lines about, the facilities of the place. Again, I'm not quite sure what you would think to be 'promotional' about it. I would have thought that an article about a hotel should contain a basic description of the hotel facilities? Can I ask specifically what text you believe to be 'promotional'? Events was a section which outline a few of the organisations which use specific facilities of the hotel. Is it these organisations you believe which are being 'promoted'? There are lots of organisations which use their facilities, those were just randomly selected from a quick google search. It actually is used by a wide variety of organisations which have a Royal Charter, such as the Princess Royal Trust, set up by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal. Would it be of help if organisations such as these were listed instead? Notable guests included a few lines concerning previous notable guests who have stayed at the hotel, and used their facilities. The (somewhat aggressive) editor who originally nominated this article stated that this was 'name dropping', and removed the section as it was not referenced. Personally, I would label this as establishing the notability of the place. References were found, and the section was replaced. As I previously stated, I'm not quite sure what part of this you would view to be 'promotional material', or even who is supposedly being 'promoted'. When you find the time to do so, I would be most obliged if you could explain your viewpoint to me, with reference to the text from the deleted article. Many thanks, Jimmy. — Preceding unsigned comment added by WeeJimmyFaeGorgie (talk • contribs) 10:48, 1 July 2011 (UTC)
- FWIW, I can create a userspace draft of the article so you can continue working on it. How does that sound? -FASTILY (TALK) 06:02, 2 July 2011 (UTC)
- If you could do so, that would be a start, although I'm still in the dark as to what exactly what was wrong with the article in the first place. Could you suggest somewhere where I might solicit further opinion from a wider range of editors? Many thanks, Jimmy. WeeJimmyFaeGorgie (talk) 11:03, 4 July 2011 (UTC)
Done at User:WeeJimmyFaeGorgie/Edinburgh Minto Hotel. WP:RFF -FASTILY>Fireworks!< 22:19, 4 July 2011 (UTC)
- If you could do so, that would be a start, although I'm still in the dark as to what exactly what was wrong with the article in the first place. Could you suggest somewhere where I might solicit further opinion from a wider range of editors? Many thanks, Jimmy. WeeJimmyFaeGorgie (talk) 11:03, 4 July 2011 (UTC)
- FWIW, I can create a userspace draft of the article so you can continue working on it. How does that sound? -FASTILY (TALK) 06:02, 2 July 2011 (UTC)
- Can I first of all ask, what exactly is it you believe to have been promoted? From memory, I believe that there were approximately 5 sections to the article, History, Facilities, Events, Notable Guests, and probably one other section which I can't quite recall, possibly supporting references or similar? You have already stated that you have no problem with the section establishing the history of the place, so can we both agree that section, at least, was fine? The facilities section, as far as I can recall, contained a few lines about, the facilities of the place. Again, I'm not quite sure what you would think to be 'promotional' about it. I would have thought that an article about a hotel should contain a basic description of the hotel facilities? Can I ask specifically what text you believe to be 'promotional'? Events was a section which outline a few of the organisations which use specific facilities of the hotel. Is it these organisations you believe which are being 'promoted'? There are lots of organisations which use their facilities, those were just randomly selected from a quick google search. It actually is used by a wide variety of organisations which have a Royal Charter, such as the Princess Royal Trust, set up by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal. Would it be of help if organisations such as these were listed instead? Notable guests included a few lines concerning previous notable guests who have stayed at the hotel, and used their facilities. The (somewhat aggressive) editor who originally nominated this article stated that this was 'name dropping', and removed the section as it was not referenced. Personally, I would label this as establishing the notability of the place. References were found, and the section was replaced. As I previously stated, I'm not quite sure what part of this you would view to be 'promotional material', or even who is supposedly being 'promoted'. When you find the time to do so, I would be most obliged if you could explain your viewpoint to me, with reference to the text from the deleted article. Many thanks, Jimmy. — Preceding unsigned comment added by WeeJimmyFaeGorgie (talk • contribs) 10:48, 1 July 2011 (UTC)
- Certainly. All sections minus the section titled "History" consisted of promotional material. -FASTILY (TALK) 09:37, 1 July 2011 (UTC)
- Hi there. Would you be willing to enter into dialogue about this article? I note from your comments that you deleted the article as it 'read like an advertisement'. Would you be willing to discuss exactly which sections you believe read like an advertisement? Many thanks, Jimmy. WeeJimmyFaeGorgie (talk) 09:10, 1 July 2011 (UTC)
Semi-Protection
Hi, I have changed these pages many times:
Kıtalar Arası Derbi Beşiktaş vs Galatasaray Beşiktaş vs Fenerbahçe
But this guy User:Sisman Yanko always rechanged my changes. I ask him if he can discuss the problem in discussion page but he did not answer and continued his vandalism. I added a pool having more than 1 million participants and he/she just used 3600-participant-pool. I also added all cups in which teams are competetor, but this guy always changed pages as Galatasaray is the biggest team and manipulated tables. After that you have protected pages.
Being a wikipedia-user does not mean user always right. I know how to register wikipedia and make changes but I don't want to do this. As an admin, You are expected to remove protection and tell this Yanko guy to "discuss". We should solve the problem by discussion. Not by other kinds of actions. 78.168.248.187 (talk) 19:09, 3 July 2011 (UTC)
- Have you actually tried to engage User:Sisman Yanko in discussion? I see very little evidence of discussion on any of the article talk pages above and on the user's talk page. If that fails, come back here and we can discuss other options. -FASTILY>Fireworks!< 22:24, 4 July 2011 (UTC)
hate to trouble you
I must be a masochist for sliding into these impossible pages, but the situation at Lhasa seems to be getting way out of hand. I really want to just edit articles according to sources, and yet find that one editor there keeps harping away at one line, insisting on a version of his default POV, despite huge screeds of evidence that his objections are misplaced. I have never in 5 years raised a complaint against an editor on any forum like AN/I, despite extreme provocations, and don't intend to ruin my record and principled stand against using such measures. I wonder therefore if you could at least ask Tibetsnow to read what I write on the talk page, and not keep harping on that one line. The whole page needs to be rewritten, and at this pace, I'll be there for yonks quibbling over commas. Sorry for the bother.Nishidani (talk) 21:51, 3 July 2011 (UTC)
- I have left the user a warning. If they make another revert/addition against consensus, let me know and I'll block them. Hope that helps. Best, FASTILY >Fireworks!< 22:31, 4 July 2011 (UTC)
Re: Deletion of Burra Record
Hi again Fastily, I donated specific text from the SA Memory website using the steps outlined at Wikipedia:Donating copyrighted materials - I used the proforma provided and emailed it to Wikipedia permissions. A Wikipedia permissions volunteer placed the OTRS on the article's discussion page. I had previously had another article deleted and then restored when it had the OTRS pending ticket, but was surprised to see an article deleted when the whole process had been concluded. If you can shed any light on this, I'd appreciate it. Kind regards Joannalibrarian (talk) 00:47, 4 July 2011 (UTC)
- BTW, I am about to re-create the article and go through the whole process again. Joannalibrarian (talk) 00:48, 4 July 2011 (UTC)
- The matter appears to have been resolved. -FASTILY>Fireworks!< 22:35, 4 July 2011 (UTC)
Concepting
Hello Fastily,
I published an article on Concepting that was deleted because 'No citation to verify the existence of such term.' At the bottom of my article I used the book Concepting by Jan Rijkenberg as a reference to the existence of this term. Could you please let me know why this was not accepted and what I need to do to make sure it can be published again?
Thank you and regards,
Gugi7 (talk) 10:00, 4 July 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#PROD -FASTILY>Fireworks!< 22:36, 4 July 2011 (UTC)
Affiliated Eye Hospital
Hello. My article on the Eye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical College was speedily deleted citing lack of verification. I've put up that site on my account - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Compendium_wmc/Work_in_progress - with verification showing that a lot of the listed information can be found on 3 different sites (including one government site, and another .edu site).
Let me know how things go.
Sincerely,
Compendium wmc (talk) 11:52, 4 July 2011 (UTC)
"autopatrolled"
Hello --
You made this change: "changed rights for User:W. B. Wilson from reviewer to reviewer and autopatrolled (per request at WP:PERM/A)"
Can you clarify what this means? Thank you.
Cheers, W. B. Wilson (talk) 18:48, 4 July 2011 (UTC)
- [1] -FASTILY>Fireworks!< 22:37, 4 July 2011 (UTC)
IP
Thanks, Fastily! That IP constantly reappears, i revert a bit each time i see, but i actually give up... I will try to track it, and maybe to locate main account. Thanks for the fast reaction. :) --WhiteWriter speaks 23:09, 4 July 2011 (UTC)
- No problem. Happy Editing! -FASTILY>Fireworks!< 23:24, 4 July 2011 (UTC)
Can you please write on the article's talk page to explain why you removed the speedy delete? Thanks. --TELUS freak again (talk) 03:52, 5 July 2011 (UTC)
- Er...because the article wasn't blatant spam. -FASTILY>Fireworks!< 03:54, 5 July 2011 (UTC)
- Well, that has to be the first time that I've seen an article's creator make waves after having their own article saved from WP:CSD. I wouldn't have usually tagged this one for WP:CSD#G11, but the article called Telus Home Phone was created by the editor called Telus Freak Again. It seemed very suspicious. Although I guess that the way I tag (or don't tag) an article should be done independently of whoever created the article. — Fly by Night (talk) 05:08, 5 July 2011 (UTC)
Hi,why did you delete this article"China Institute of Energy Economics"? Would you speak clearly and specificly?Gnec500 (talk) 06:44, 5 July 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G11 -FASTILYs (TALK) 08:09, 5 July 2011 (UTC)
rules of chess
Before you protected rules of chess for 5 days, it was semi-protected. A bot removed that semi-protection. It needs to be semi-protected again. Bubba73 You talkin' to me? 14:33, 5 July 2011 (UTC)
Semi-protected -FASTILY>Fireworks!< 15:27, 5 July 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks. Bubba73 You talkin' to me? 15:44, 5 July 2011 (UTC)
Block
I've blocked an editor you warned. Given the account's history, and the state of the other three addresses from that location (all of which have been blocked half a dozen times) I figured that there's no use waiting for the inevitable. Just wanted to let you know. Cheers, m.o.p 16:11, 5 July 2011 (UTC)
- No worries, I don't mind. Thanks for letting me know. Have a good one. Cheers, FASTILY (TALK) 16:57, 5 July 2011 (UTC)
Talk: Café Tacvba
For some reason the history of the page Talk:Café Tacvba is missed; it does not appear there nor at Talk:Café Tacuba. I do not know what I did, but could you fix it? Thank you. Tbhotch.™ Grammatically incorrect? Correct it! See terms and conditions. 17:03, 5 July 2011 (UTC)
- It's back now. Cheers, FASTILY (TALK) 17:09, 5 July 2011 (UTC)
- Cool, thanks. Tbhotch.™ Grammatically incorrect? Correct it! See terms and conditions. 17:18, 5 July 2011 (UTC)
WA redirect deletion spree
Maybe you could discuss deletion of the redirects before going on a deletion spree. Simply south...... digging mountains for 5 years 17:28, 5 July 2011 (UTC)
- 4 deleted redirects == deletion spree? Damn, by your logic, I go on deletion marathons every time I clear CAT:SD backlogs! These are orphaned/unused redirects that do not belong as subpages in the Sandbox. If you feel strongly about preserving these useless pages, go ahead and recreate them, I won't re-delete them. -FASTILY (TALK) 17:38, 5 July 2011 (UTC)
I responded to your threat on my talk page
Tibetsnow (talk) 18:14, 5 July 2011 (UTC)
- Meh, I wouldn't call it a threat - just a stern warning. Note that nothing is going to happen to you if you don't edit war. -FASTILY (TALK) 18:17, 5 July 2011 (UTC)
Deletion of File:GAA logo-test4.png
This was meant to be a procedural delete to move to a better name. Can you please recreate this file Gnevin (talk) 08:46, 4 July 2011 (UTC)
- Sorry? It's not clear what you're asking for. -FASTILY>Fireworks!< 22:35, 4 July 2011 (UTC)
- Can you just recreate the file and I will look after the rest Gnevin (talk) 09:00, 5 July 2011 (UTC)
- Except you don't have filemover rights. What title do you want the restored file to be under? -FASTILY>Fireworks!< 15:26, 5 July 2011 (UTC)
- GaelicGamesProjectLogo , thanks. Gnevin (talk) 19:13, 5 July 2011 (UTC)
- Done at File:GaelicGamesProjectLogo.png -FASTILY (TALK) 04:56, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- Can you just recreate the file and I will look after the rest Gnevin (talk) 09:00, 5 July 2011 (UTC)
Voting Policy
What's the policy on voting for deletion? IP Address 91.20.37.250 left a vote on a page being considered for deletion. Kingjeff (talk) 16:13, 5 July 2011 (UTC)
Can you please check the above IP Address with User:German Music? Kingjeff (talk) 16:24, 5 July 2011 (UTC)
- Why do you believe the IP address is associated with German Music? The IP didn't !vote 'delete' -FASTILY (TALK) 16:56, 5 July 2011 (UTC)
- I'm against the deletion. I just find it strange how somebody registers for an account. Then puts an article up for deletion and makes no other edits since and all of a suddenly see IP Aaddresses appear making comments in the article's deletion page. Although the account is new to Wikipedia, the person isn't new since the person already knew how to put a page up for deletion which probably means that the person also knows about Wikipedia's policy about sockpuppets. Kingjeff (talk) 19:08, 5 July 2011 (UTC)
User:Lotsofwhales
User:Lotsofwhales is not an advertising-only account. They added an i-tunes link to one article, presumably under the mistaken assumption that it's appropriate in an article. I don't see that a newbie making two or three mistakes (and I don't see bad faith here) warrants an indef block.
Amalthea 17:23, 5 July 2011 (UTC)
- As far as I can see, the user's last few edits have not been very constructive: spam, blanking, OR/NPOV, OR/NPOV. Feel free to try and engage/unblock this user if you believe you can reform them. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 17:42, 5 July 2011 (UTC)
- Certainly, but he's still a newbie with 9 edits, he's allowed to make mistakes -- and I think he did that in good faith (well, except for the blanking maybe). I've unblocked him, left him a note, and will keep an eye on his talk page.
Thanks, Amalthea 10:01, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- Certainly, but he's still a newbie with 9 edits, he's allowed to make mistakes -- and I think he did that in good faith (well, except for the blanking maybe). I've unblocked him, left him a note, and will keep an eye on his talk page.
Copyright help
Hey, Fatily would this license work for uploading files?:
The material contained on this Site information, text, images, audio and video are protected by copyright laws of the United Mexican States. The use of images, video clips and other material that is the subject of protection of copyright, will be exclusively for educational and informational purposes and any use other than as profit, playback, editing or modification will be prosecuted and punished by the respective owner of the copyright. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, transmit, or in any way exploit any part of the contents of this site without written permission Editorial El Porvenir, SA DE CV. However, you may download material for personal use only computer, educational and noncommercial. You may not alter or remove the copy any trademark, copyright or expressing the authorship of the material.
Intoronto1125TalkContributions 19:00, 5 July 2011 (UTC)
- Yes, a file with this copyright status may be uploaded to Wikipedia, but only as non-free content. A file with this copyright status may not be uploaded under a free license (if applicable - e.g. content licensed under the CC-BY-ND, CC-BY-SA-NC licenses), because aforementioned licensing above restricts derivatives and commercial use. That said, a file is 'free' enough for use on Wikipedia as a freely licensed file if commercial use and derivatives are permitted. Hope that helps. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 19:11, 5 July 2011 (UTC)
- I am not familiar with images, so do I put word for word what it says above? Intoronto1125TalkContributions 19:21, 5 July 2011 (UTC)
- No, on the file's description page, you will need to indicate the copyright status of the file with a image copyright tag and provide a fair-use rationale. I can help you with that, but before I can do that, I'm going to need you to answer the following questions as best you can. What kind of photo/image are you planning to upload (i.e. is it a movie poster, CD album cover art, a notable historical photo, ect.)? Additionally, what is the source of this file, what article do you intend to use this file in, and why do you feel this file is necessary for inclusion in this article? -FASTILY (TALK) 04:52, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- I am not familiar with images, so do I put word for word what it says above? Intoronto1125TalkContributions 19:21, 5 July 2011 (UTC)
Luka Modric
Hi, This page is attracting a lot of attention from vandals or pranksters who keep changing Modric's club to Chelsea. There is some speculation about a move by Modric to Chelsea but it has not been confirmed; however, vandals are changing the club information incessantly, necessitating numerous reverts, so could I ask the page be protected to prevent IP edits until this matter dies down. Dubmill (talk) 21:16, 5 July 2011 (UTC)
- Semi-protected for a period of 1 week, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. -FASTILY (TALK) 04:53, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
Thanks...
...for your contribution to Boulevard (disambiguation)!Chrisrus (talk) 02:43, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
Janis Babson Photo - Babson Family
I was emailed this photo, now deleted and it resides on my personal computer. I requested the photo from the Babson family and it is a private family photo. The photo has been used for other souces on the internet which are copyrighted, but the source of the picture used here was not from an internet source, but a private family photo.
I need to know how I go about using this photo. The family photo album is not subject to normal copyright laws. The fact that the photo was freely given to me by the family constitutes free usage and the photo is now my personal property.
Bobm217 (talk) 05:01, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- Forward that email to permissions-en@wikimedia.org and be sure to indicate the title of the deleted photo on Wikipedia; the file will be restored upon receipt of that email. For more information, see WP:DCP and WP:PERMISSION. -FASTILY (TALK) 05:10, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
What was wrong with the licensing information for this image?--Coin945 (talk) 08:54, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- It looks like you resolved the source issue. However, the file has an incomplete fair use rationale. I'll give a chance to fix that. -FASTILY (TALK) 19:56, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
Elazar Shach
[2]. Please explain why this is not allowed under hisorc image free-use. Chesdovi (talk) 09:47, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- The file was missing a license tag, and at upload, you seem to have indicated that a free alternative to this file was available, thereby making this file eligible for deletion under WP:NFCC#1. -FASTILY (TALK) 19:58, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
No vandalism in IIS page
Hello,
You might have known about the havoc in the IIS article, as a consequence you locked it up, but unfortunately I don't understand on what basis you've done so. You may see on the talk page on the IIS article, I've been talking about the article extensively, but a user doesn't response appropriately to them, instead throws a bunch of allegations on me and yet disagreeing. For e.g. he claims Google's blog as unreliable source of information cause "...I bet Google wanted to make such impression....", then claims it was a metonymy. Then he says no consensus is established after his absence (no response), this time I asked about his absence but he says "Do not try to abuse the word of laws to betray their spirit.". It appears the condition is hopeless. Excluding my edits, the article wrote too positively about the product, there was even unsourced information which happily receded in front of the same person who's placing unreasonable strictness with criticism of IIS. The difference was the unsourced information wrote positively about IIS. It appears he's failing to understand that a negative fact about an article from a reliable source is not a violation of NPOV. I bet the moment I stop checking the article, all positive facts about IIS will be added and negative facts removed.
I hope you'll have a view and take action.
Thank you. 117.201.176.59 (talk) 13:26, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- Regardless of whether you are right or wrong, it is inappropriate to edit war with a dynamic IP address to keep your version of the article live. You may wish to continue discussing on the article's talk page to obtain an agreement/consensus/compromise, or consider dispute resolution. -FASTILY (TALK) 20:03, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
Hi, you deleted this as a G4. However, the nomination was misleading since a whole pile of references had been added since the AfD. The diffs are [3] and [4]. Would you undelete, please? TerriersFan (talk) 20:13, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- If that's the case, could you file a WP:DRV request then? If enough editors agree with you, the original AfD decision should be easily overturned. -FASTILY (TALK) 21:54, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
ANI
Hello. This message is being sent to inform you that there is currently a discussion at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. Thank you. —HXL: 聊天 (T) 和 貢獻 (C) 20:46, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
Deletion review for Kris Gate
An editor has asked for a deletion review of Kris Gate. Because you closed the deletion discussion for this page, speedily deleted it, or otherwise were interested in the page, you might want to participate in the deletion review. TerriersFan (talk) 22:16, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
File:LookandLearnCover.jpg
Hello. I see you deleted the above file following a listing of it by Sfan00 IMG for lacking fair use rationale. As far as I can see the fair use rationale is self-evident because it is a small image of a magazine cover used as an example of the format of that magazine for the article about the magazine. As such the image could not be replaced by a free one - because any image of the magazine will have the same status, and it is used legitimately in an article about the subject of the image for identification.
I dont know whether you inspected the file or its use yourself before deleting it? It was some time ago that I uploaded the file and I rather suspect the rules about such things would have been different at the time. So rather than fixing a problem which has arisen, you have simply created a different one. The article now lacks an image.
Having just placed a similar message to this on sfan00's page, I notice there that you just asked him to stand to become an administrator. You think he would be as good at this job of improving the encyclopedia as yourself? Sandpiper (talk) 22:40, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#F6 -FASTILY (TALK) 22:42, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
HXL49
Just a suggestion regarding HXL49, please consider not making short replies like "Uhhh, yeah" and "Not really. You already know the answer." Often it can be best if you just take a step back from the situation, because it seems HXL49 is going to get upset whatever you say, so making pointless comments like those are not useful. Not that you've done anything wrong of course, HXL49 is in the wrong, and he shouldn't react like that, but there's no need to give him a chance to. Also I just wanted to remind you about marking as 
Already done at Wikipedia:Requests for permissions/Confirmed if the requester is autoconfirmed. Cheers, - Kingpin13 (talk) 23:19, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
Uploaded image issues
I see you deleted File:HilleryP.jpg that I found was a blatant copyvio. This editor User:LukeM212 has been adding non-free images to President of Ireland and Taoiseach in contravention of WP:NFLISTS. I am not the only one who has reverted his edits and first warned him over a year ago, about the image problems and again recently. Two weeks ago he uploaded new images that were without source or copyright information and they gave been deleted. Now he has uploaded new images most of which have no followable source and false licences such as {{FAL}}, {{PD-Ireland}} and {{PD-laws}} as in the case of File:EHChilders.jpg. The use of {{PD-laws}} for images would appear to be totally improper. He appear to be just trying to get around the proper licencing of copyright images.
The use of non-free images in non-biography articles was also something I explained but many of these new uploads are added to non-biographies which, even if the images may pass the non-free criteria, is also improper. I went back through a few more of the other uploads of the last two days, which are the only uploads still hosted, and many appear to have the same licencing issues or are non-free images missing verifiable details. I have nominated a few images but cannot spend a load of time trying to find the sources for so many images. Some images may in fact be suitable for non-free, if properly done, such as File:DavisCD.jpg but the licences of this image obviously not true. What to do? ww2censor (talk) 01:41, 7 July 2011 (UTC)
- I see what you mean. I've nuked all their uploads, and left them a copyvio warning. If they upload another copyvio, let me know and I'll block them. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 05:56, 7 July 2011 (UTC)
Indonesian misinformation vandal alert.
Hello. Sorry to bother you, but the Indonesian misinformation vandal has struck again, and once again is using 118.96.55.130 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · filter log · WHOIS · RDNS · RBLs · http · block user · block log). Please give action against this vandal before he strikes further. - 上村七美 (Nanami-chan) | talkback | contribs 06:18, 7 July 2011 (UTC)
- The IP has made no edits since their final warning. If they continue to vandalize, leave me a note or report them to WP:AIV. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 06:21, 7 July 2011 (UTC)
- He's still active. Please block him now. Already reported him at WP:AIV way before your message. - 上村七美 (Nanami-chan) | talkback | contribs 06:26, 7 July 2011 (UTC)
Impersonator alert!
- Hi Fastily, I wish to make complain about a newly registered user Dave1184 (talk · contribs), who is currently going around to impersonate as me vandalising/irritating others and/or reverting some of my edits. Can you help? --Dave ♠♣♥♦™№1185©♪♫® 07:18, 7 July 2011 (UTC)
- Please disregard that last message, Gogo Dodo just blocked him. --Dave ♠♣♥♦™№1185©♪♫® 07:47, 7 July 2011 (UTC)
An Odd Definition of An "Edit War"
Hello Fastily - Received your admonition regarding my supposed participation in an edit war on the Werner Erhard (book) article, apparently with User:MLKLewis. Hmmmm. I made 2 edits to the article on May 13, neither of which were reverted and both of which had clear edit summaries justifying them. On July 6, I reverted one edit of five made today by the same editor - my edit summary read "Not neutral. Pls stop removing soucred material from a GA." In addition, I left the following message on MLKLewis's Talk page - right above your edit war warning to MLKLewis:
- Hello MLK - I think that many of your recent edits to a number of est related articles have been balanced and appropriate - but not the removal of the sourced section from reputable journals that critiqued the Erhard book. Your edits remove the quotations from the lede that were part of the Good Article approval process, and you give disproportionate weight to the positive reviews, which were in the minority. I have no objection to offering some sourced balance to the lede - but not by subverting another editor's work that won GA status.
Let's see. The standard-issue edit war tag you appended reads in part - "Users are expected to collaborate with others, to avoid editing disruptively, and to try to reach a consensus rather than repeatedly undoing other users' edits. My message to MLKLewis and my edit summary here quoted 1) commend the editor for his recent work; 2) disagree with one of five of the user's edits to the article in question today; 3) explain why this is so; 4) invite collaborative editing with sources.
Please note the tone and approach of my comment, placed on that editor's Talk page as an invitation to dialogue.
There are other editors who have fierce, long-term, and ongoing disputes with MLKLewis. I am not of this group.
Sensei48 (talk) 07:27, 7 July 2011 (UTC)
- User_talk:Sensei48#July_2011 -FASTILY (TALK) 07:49, 7 July 2011 (UTC)
Ushi.cn posted by a different user was deleted.
There has been some interesting press on a relatively new professional networking site called ushi.cn. It has often cite as a potential "linkedin.com for China". I have found a number of news articles on it and I think it is worthwhile to have an entry in Wikipedia about it. Before I creating the article, I noticed you deleted the previous article, thus I hope this is the right way to reach out to you in "user talk".
I am a total newbie to Wikipedia, so my "editing" skills are likely subpar. Nonetheless, I create a "subpage" under my user name and wrote the draft article here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Pehnoir/Draft-Ushi-dot-cn
I would appreciate it if you can please take a look and see if the article I wrote is acceptable. If it is, please let me know so that I can move it out of a "subpage".
Thank-you for your consideration.
Pehnoir (talk) 07:43, 7 July 2011 (UTC)Pehnoir <-- (Newbie question: Is this how I am supposed to leave a signature?)
- Hi Pehnoir, and welcome to Wikipedia! I had a look at your article, and I can see that you are off to a great start. However, your article contains several promotional aspects (i.e. the "Features" section needs to go) you may wish to remove. Once you've done that, expand the article a little more, and come back to request feedback if you still need it. For your reference: WP:YFA, WP:GNG, WP:ADS, WP:MOS, WP:NPOV, WP:POV, WP:V, WP:CITE, WP:EL. Don't hesitate to let me know if you have any other questions or are in need of assistance. -FASTILY (TALK) 07:59, 7 July 2011 (UTC)
- Hi Fastily. Thank you for your feedback. Because Ushi.cn is similar to LinkedIn.com, (although it uses an Invitation Only model) I tried to model it after LinkedIn's Wikipedia article. LinkedIn also has a Features section, and I could construe that content in that section is "promotional" as well. Perhaps it is a question of syntax around the word "features". Since Ushi.cn is targeted to the Chinese professionals market, I thought it would be notable to point out some things that it focuses on which is relevant to that market. Along the same lines I have to somehow describe its functionality so others know what the purpose of the site is. Twitter.com's article also has a Features section... perhaps I need to put more "dates" to the features, but the site is so young, it is hard to find enough references to chronologically link to the features. Any other guidance beside just deleting that section, such a specific example would be most helpful. Thank you again.
Pehnoir (talk) 01:41, 8 July 2011 (UTC)
You deleted this file after it was listed at PUF. It would appear to also be on commons, where it should probably also be deleted. I have no idea how to go about that on commons so was wondering if you had any advice. Dpmuk (talk) 11:02, 7 July 2011 (UTC)
- Innotata nominated the file for deletion on Commons. The relevant discussion is here. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 19:17, 7 July 2011 (UTC)
Hello Fastily, I just wanted to let you know that I've just restored Rob Cage, an article you deleted as expired PROD, due to a request at WP:REFUND. Cheers. Salvio Let's talk about it! 11:48, 7 July 2011 (UTC)
I was trying to change the criteria for this page to G10 when you happened to delete it. So it kinda got recreated. If you don't mind please delete it again. I'm sorry for what happened. — Abhishek Talk 19:28, 7 July 2011 (UTC)
- Done by JamesBWatson. — Abhishek Talk 19:31, 7 July 2011 (UTC)
Jack Kevorkian's article protection
- Thanks, but you let the version introduced by the vandal evading his block[5]. That vandalic edition triggered the warring. May I suggest to restore the article to the version immediately before the irruption of the vandal, it means to restore the following version: [6] -- ClaudioSantos (talk) 21:45, 7 July 2011 (UTC)
- Not necessary. Administrators should not choose between the incorrect versions, but just protect the latest version. Night of the Big Wind (talk) 21:54, 7 July 2011 (UTC)
A barnstar for you!
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article on crm for banks
Hi, You have deleted my article on crm for bank citing reason that already an Customer relationship management exists. If you understand crm, you will understand that the existing article on customer relationship management is a very general topic and no way helps people who need information on crm for banks. Even if you search google or yahoo for crm for banks, existing customer relationship management page ranks no where. What i had written in the article on crm for bank was very relavant and should not be mixed with a very general page customer relationship management. I hope you understand the difference between them and restore the article. Will look forward to your reply. You can also email me at rahulsheth84@gmail.com
Will look forward to your reply. Rahulsheth21 (talk) 05:39, 8 July 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G11 -FASTILY (TALK) 05:59, 8 July 2011 (UTC)
FYI
You're mentioned here by me. MickMacNee (talk) 16:03, 8 July 2011 (UTC)
Thank you
I would like to extend my thanks as the page protection at Henry Morgan was a better solution than blocking, though of course you protected the wrong version. :-) Regards, Wee Curry Monster talk 19:25, 8 July 2011 (UTC)
- When pages are fully protected due to a content dispute, admins do not give preference to a particular version of the page. The latest version is the version we protect. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 22:03, 8 July 2011 (UTC)
It's really too bad it had to come to this. Colin was actually making improvements to the article, and from the discussions we've had, it sounded like he was working on fixing it even further. It's unfortunate that one editor's frustration over it had to result in this, but if that's what you felt was best, I support that decision. LHM 19:31, 8 July 2011 (UTC)
- This was just a preventative measure; there were a number of good faith editors on the page, and I felt that blocking anyone would be purely punitive at this point. Encouraging users to discuss, IMO, would serve everyone better in this situation. -FASTILY (TALK) 22:08, 8 July 2011 (UTC)
- I agree that discussion is best. The problem is that no matter how many sources we present, WCM just repeatedly claims that the source is wrong, the author of the source isn't credible, or that we're doing OR. And then, when his anger boils over, he accuses me of stalking him, reports Colin for edit warring, and just seems to fly off the handle about it. I'm not sure what other options we have, since he's made it very clear that he won't change his view, no matter how many sources we present to him. Any suggestions you might have would be appreciated. LHM 22:30, 8 July 2011 (UTC)
User:Meenagupta/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CENTRE
This new inexperienced editor seems to be having difficulty creating their article. Can't we restore the draft and delete the offending items? And add NOINDEX. Afterall, isn't userspace supposed to be for experimenting? – Lionel (talk) 20:29, 8 July 2011 (UTC)
- Unfortunately, blatant spam/advertising is deleted on-sight, regardless of the namespace it is found in. If I were to let you try and remove 'offending items', you would end up blanking the page. -FASTILY (TALK) 22:05, 8 July 2011 (UTC)
Re: Your request for rollback
Message added 20:48, 8 July 2011 (UTC). You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template.
A brownie for you!
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It was nice to see a familiar face the moment I arrived from my Wikibreak. I hope you're doing well. :) MJ94 (talk) 21:34, 8 July 2011 (UTC) |
Could you please explain, how it is possible to move this page to Geisweid if there exists a redirect?--Losdedos (talk) 22:29, 8 July 2011 (UTC)
autopatrol denial?
Hi. I saw this today and was pretty disgusted a bot would sign me up for user rights I haven't asked for. Then I read your reasons for denying them and laughed. Are you sure I haven't created any new articles? Or do you mean within the last month? Is recent article creation a required basis in the autopatrol policy? Decreased creation or even activity for a month a reason for denying? Let me stress, I don't really care how efficient some bot leaves patrolling resources, or whether something I write gets patrolled. In fact, I'm suspicious of anyone who thinks they don't need patrolling. But I have to chortle when it looks like you're making it up as you go along. Cheers. JFHJr (㊟) 05:24, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- Since you obviously don't even want the right, there's hardly any need to be a dick about it. Just sayin'. -FASTILY (TALK) 05:59, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- I understand if you think questioning an admin's reasoning might be dickish. But it's not. Admins shouldn't make up the rules as they go. Anyway, I glean from your answer there is no such denial policy. If that's wrong please correct me. JFHJr (㊟) 06:01, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- You came to my talk page to complain about something you don't even want. It's beyond me why you even bothered to write that little blurb up there. -FASTILY (TALK) 06:04, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- Equally beyond me why I'd appear in the list of requests to start with, and even more beyond me why any admin would just make up a reason that doesn't conform to policy. It was your action that got the blurb. If you don't like being questioned, maybe you ought not hold yourself out this way. JFHJr (㊟) 06:07, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- Wrong. I have no problem with explaining my administrative actions, but I do have a problem with your your lousy attitude. -FASTILY (TALK) 06:09, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- Sorry if my attitude came across as lousy. I promise it's not. I think it's at least half in how you react to criticism. As long as you don't mind, please explain your administrative action. JFHJr (㊟) 06:12, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- As a rule of thumb, the autopatrolled right is granted to active editors with 50+ non-problematic article submissions. This feature has no effect on a user's editing, and is simply intended to reduce the workload on new page patrollers. -FASTILY (TALK) 06:16, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- Sorry if my attitude came across as lousy. I promise it's not. I think it's at least half in how you react to criticism. As long as you don't mind, please explain your administrative action. JFHJr (㊟) 06:12, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- Wrong. I have no problem with explaining my administrative actions, but I do have a problem with your your lousy attitude. -FASTILY (TALK) 06:09, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- Equally beyond me why I'd appear in the list of requests to start with, and even more beyond me why any admin would just make up a reason that doesn't conform to policy. It was your action that got the blurb. If you don't like being questioned, maybe you ought not hold yourself out this way. JFHJr (㊟) 06:07, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- You came to my talk page to complain about something you don't even want. It's beyond me why you even bothered to write that little blurb up there. -FASTILY (TALK) 06:04, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- I understand if you think questioning an admin's reasoning might be dickish. But it's not. Admins shouldn't make up the rules as they go. Anyway, I glean from your answer there is no such denial policy. If that's wrong please correct me. JFHJr (㊟) 06:01, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
Requesting restoration of Boot Hill Museum to my userspace.
If you would userfy it to User:Lithistman/Boot Hill Museum, I would appreciate it. I'm considering writing that article, and would like to see if there's anything usable in that deleted article. The admin who deleted it several years ago appears to be inactive, so I'm placing this request here. Best, LHM 06:36, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
Re: unprotection of User talk:YourLord
While I agree the talk page probably doesn't need to be protected anymore (he was using it to request that others make edits on his behalf, after being indef-blocked), the user certainly isn't "long gone" as stated in your unprotect summary. The dude has hung around socking for years, with 5 confirmed sock acounts along with a couple dozen IPs, the most recent known sock being about 10 months ago (though it wouldn't surprise me in the least if he was still lurking around editing anonymously). Just sayin', I think his original talk page being protected was what sparked his socking in the first place, so I'd keep an eye on it at least for a while. --IllaZilla (talk) 20:00, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- User re-blocked with talk page access revoked. I'll keep that in mind. Thanks for letting me know, FASTILY (TALK) 20:42, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
I was just looking at this and think you might want to look again, looks like only 3 reverts were made, reverts 1&2 and 4&5 were consecutive edits. Mtking (talk) 21:09, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- A "revert" means any edit (or administrative action) that reverses the actions of other editors, in whole or in part, whether involving the same or different material. Tbhotch.™ Grammatically incorrect? Correct it! See terms and conditions. 21:11, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- Ah but you forgot to read the bit : "A series of consecutive saved revert edits by one user with no intervening edits by another user counts as one revert." Mtking (talk) 21:14, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- so according to you, I'm at 2RR Tbhotch.™ Grammatically incorrect? Correct it! See terms and conditions. 21:15, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- Read the section and you must decide for yourself, all I am saying is User:Justlaugh only made three reverting edits NOT the five you claim. Mtking (talk) 21:18, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- Mtking is right; there really have only been 3 reverts by User:Justlaugh in the last 24 hours. However, I still believe that a block is necessary to prevent further disruption to Bon Iver, Bon Iver. The page was fully protected a few days ago due to edit-warring by User:Justlaugh and a few others. After the protection expired, User:Justlaugh was the first to start reverting. Perhaps if we waited long enough, we could force a 3RR violation by this user, but what's the point in going thruogh that trouble and disrupting the integrity of the article? Looking through this user's contributions, and taking the timestamp of the 3RR warning into consideration, a block is still warranted for basic "Edit Warring", if not "Disruptive Editing". That said, I have amended the block reason accordingly. -FASTILY (TALK) 21:24, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- Read the section and you must decide for yourself, all I am saying is User:Justlaugh only made three reverting edits NOT the five you claim. Mtking (talk) 21:18, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- so according to you, I'm at 2RR Tbhotch.™ Grammatically incorrect? Correct it! See terms and conditions. 21:15, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- Ah but you forgot to read the bit : "A series of consecutive saved revert edits by one user with no intervening edits by another user counts as one revert." Mtking (talk) 21:14, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
Mercury Legion Article Inquiry
You deleted my article because it was claimed that their was no meaningful, substantive content. This is a band page, and we are posting it for information on them. — Preceding unsigned comment added by JayHauck (talk • contribs) 21:17, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- The text of the page consisted of "Mercury Legion". Are you really going to argue that this is "meaningful, substantive content"? -FASTILY (TALK) 21:27, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
are you for real?
@Polypoid melanoma speedy deletion decline
"same, but not identical" srsly? what exactly is the difference between this "article" and the last sentence from the other one? the mention that its cutaneous? kind of obvious seeing how this is SKIN cancer
srsly, justify this --46.115.8.122 (talk) 22:47, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- Ya man, it's srsly for realz. Articles are not deleted on the basis of being textually similar when they explicitly describe a different subject matter. -FASTILY (TALK) 22:50, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- except it doesnt. its ONE sentence copying information already present in a different article. i would suggest a merge but theres no point because like i said ITS ALREADY PRESENT ELSEWHERE. what really pisses me off here is that its listed as a "see also" at the nodular melanoma article without containing ANY additional information. srsly, why do you want to keep this so bad? --46.115.8.122 (talk) 23:02, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- If you really want it deleted, you can try proposing it for deletion by tagging it with {{subst:PROD|YOUR_REASON_TO_DELETE_GOES_HERE}}. -FASTILY (TALK) 23:07, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- i shall (tomorrow) --46.115.8.122 (talk) 23:14, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- If you really want it deleted, you can try proposing it for deletion by tagging it with {{subst:PROD|YOUR_REASON_TO_DELETE_GOES_HERE}}. -FASTILY (TALK) 23:07, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- except it doesnt. its ONE sentence copying information already present in a different article. i would suggest a merge but theres no point because like i said ITS ALREADY PRESENT ELSEWHERE. what really pisses me off here is that its listed as a "see also" at the nodular melanoma article without containing ANY additional information. srsly, why do you want to keep this so bad? --46.115.8.122 (talk) 23:02, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
Something you can do for me
Since I'm not an admin and do not have the privilege of deleting misnamed categories could you please delete Category:Top-importance_eclipses_articles? Thank you. --TimL (talk) 23:11, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
Metis Institute of Polytechnic
Sir, It takes alot of time to write a article. I know that this article looked like an advertisement but that was due to lack of editing. i started writing this article barely 3 hours ago, so how can i complete this article even if i am not given a chance to edit this article. It would be very nice if you restore this article and give me some constructive ideas about this article, otherwise i would also become discouraged like hundreds of others who fears to write an article on wikipedia due to the fear of deletion.--Garvitkamboj (talk) 05:18, 8 July 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G11. If you want a userspace draft, let me know. -FASTILY (TALK) 05:59, 8 July 2011 (UTC)
Yes, i would like to have a userspace draft..--Garvitkamboj (talk) 06:03, 8 July 2011 (UTC)
- Done at User:Garvitkamboj/Metis Institute of Polytechnic -FASTILY (TALK) 19:17, 8 July 2011 (UTC)
Thanks, please also give me some suggestion on what changes i should make in this article to make it presentable on wikipedia.Garvitkamboj (talk) 14:34, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
I have edited the article in my userspace. Please see if it is ready to be moved on regular wikipedia. If not, then tell me what other changes should be made to make it ready for moving it on regular wikipedia.--Garvitkamboj (talk) 16:27, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- Not yet I'm afraid. The Courses offered section needs to go, and the Introduction is still heavily promotional in nature. It's a good start, but it needs some work. I also encourage you to request feedback from other editors as well at this noticeboard. -FASTILY (TALK) 18:45, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
I have edited the article again. I have removed the unnecessary details from the introduction, i have done away with the courses offered section. Instead i have just described the trades in which they provides a diploma(i reviewed all many same kind of articles, all of them have a programs section.). Tell me, If you like this time. For me it seems to be ready to be shifted on article space. thanks--Garvitkamboj (talk) 10:44, 10 July 2011 (UTC)
- Much better. I do encourage you to request feedback before you turn the article live. -FASTILY (TALK) 20:58, 10 July 2011 (UTC)
DH P2
Hi, thank you for protecting the Harry Potter Part 2 page, but could you please put in the correct release date information into the info box, the current date only reflects the US, not other parts of the world. B.Davis2003 (talk) 05:06, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- Yeah i tried, but my edits didnt show up :( ??? lol B.Davis2003 (talk) 09:01, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
The Unknown One
Why did you delete my page? It was NOT a hoax, it was actaully based on a true story about my friend. The page is right here------>http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Unknown_One — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ryanx51 (talk • contribs) 01:27, 10 July 2011 (UTC)
- The page about your 'brother' was deleted because Wikipedia cannot accept original research, topics that do not meet the notability criteria, and promotional material. -FASTILY (TALK) 03:32, 10 July 2011 (UTC)
Fred Gluck's photo
Hi, could you please tell why the File:Fred-Gluck.jpg, which was placed under fair use rationale, was deleted? Thanks. -- Ashot (talk) 05:40, 10 July 2011 (UTC)
- Certainly. The file failed to meet WP:NFCC#1. The subject of the photo, Frederick Gluck, is still alive, and it is therefore still possible to create a free image of him. -FASTILY (TALK) 06:16, 10 July 2011 (UTC)
- Theoretically it is, but there is none available according to Google search results. Doesn't this change the situation? -- Ashot (talk) 06:48, 10 July 2011 (UTC)
- It is not, please see WP:NFC#UUI, #1. It is unacceptable to use non-free images of living persons when a free image of that person could conceivably be created. You may not possess the means to create or locate such a free image, but someone else may, and they can upload that image to Commons or make it freely available on the internet. -FASTILY (TALK) 20:01, 10 July 2011 (UTC)
- Theoretically it is, but there is none available according to Google search results. Doesn't this change the situation? -- Ashot (talk) 06:48, 10 July 2011 (UTC)
Admin tenure
Unless I've missed something, I thought this hadn't been completely resolved and implemented yet. 142 messages have been sent by AWB. --Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 06:06, 10 July 2011 (UTC) PS: it seems there is some kind of explanation here, but it all seems a bit odd to me. --Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 06:09, 10 July 2011 (UTC)
- Apparently it has. I found that new policy to be surprising as well, as, I was not aware that discussion had occurred. -FASTILY (TALK) 20:09, 10 July 2011 (UTC)
Any particular reason that you deleted this file, when I gave a whole slew of categories where it would be welcomed as a positive addition on Commons? Jheald (talk) 22:12, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- The file was missing source information. Find the source and I'll send it to Commons. -FASTILY (TALK) 22:19, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- Then it would have been helpful to flag this at the FFD while people could still see it and fix it, rather than deleting it without giving any reason.
- Besides, I thought the file was tagged as "own work" by the original uploader?
- Similarly File:2005MumFest02.jpg where I identified a use for it, and a cat for it to be filed under on Commons?
- Also File:2007.France 1 389.jpg ?
- Also File:2003-09-26-DSCN9987.JPG ?
- It would be courteous to at least give some kind of reason when you close these.
- Also, it would have been helpful to have added text to the subject field to identify what File:Trinity Church.JPG and File:2004 0528School100004.jpg actually are, now we've worked it out, rather than moving them to Commons with completely empty subject fields. Jheald (talk) 22:27, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- "Then it would have been helpful to flag this at the FFD while people could still see it and fix it, rather than deleting it without giving any reason." - I just close discussions when time is up, if I had commented, I wouldn't be closing.
- File:2005MumFest02.jpg - You really argued to keep it? Where?
- File:2007.France 1 389.jpg - Again, you argued to keep it? Where?
- File:2003-09-26-DSCN9987.JPG - And yet again, you argued to keep it? By the way - "I like it" is not a valid rationale in any XfD discussions.
- As for File:Trinity Church.JPG, and File:2004 0528School100004.jpg, you have an account on Commons no? Last I checked, a user is permitted to edit file description pages on Commons. -FASTILY (TALK) 22:40, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- Yeah, I have a Commons account, and I have now fixed them. It is just as well I checked though, otherwise the effort I put into tracking down these places would have been utterly - and senselessly - lost.
- For the three cases above it, I pointed out that there was a Commons category that these images would usefully sit in; in the first one, I said it would also be a useful addition to the WP article. What more are you looking for? Jheald (talk) 22:53, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- You stated what could happen, not what should happen, thus providing us with a healthy dose of informative material, but no persuasive, argumentative claims. -FASTILY (TALK) 23:03, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- Fastily, the general principle here should be WP:PRESERVE. If I go to the bother of identifying a Commons category where the media could usefully be included, I would have thought it was bloody obvious that represents a suggestion to move to commons, whether or not I choose to bold that at the start of my discussion.
- If I write "Probably worth noting in the article, and adding the pic", that is an even clearer indication to keep. [7].
- And when innotata (talk · contribs) explicitly writes "Move to Commons no reason to delete", I fail to see what stronger indication you could be looking for. Jheald (talk) 23:46, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- You stated what could happen, not what should happen, thus providing us with a healthy dose of informative material, but no persuasive, argumentative claims. -FASTILY (TALK) 23:03, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- Furthermore, your job as closer isn't to introduce new arguments or new grounds or new things to be considered. If such grounds exist, you should add them to the discussion and let others consider them, regardless of whether the discussion's time is up. Jheald (talk) 22:53, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- As far as I'm concerned, that's strictly within administrator discretion. If you so strongly believe otherwise, trouble yourself to find a policy page (if that's even possible) that explicitly prohibits me from making such a close. Do that and I'll simply restore the page and tag it with {{subst:nsd}}. -FASTILY (TALK) 23:03, 9 July 2011
I'm take it that it was you who deleted File:Houseboat.jpg as well, in the June 30 FFD (A different Commons pic with the same name now showing through).
Care to undelete it, along with all of the others above, so that they can all be moved to Commons? Jheald (talk) 09:45, 10 July 2011 (UTC)
- I did not delete File:Houseboat.jpg, check the logs again. And no, I don't care to undelete anything because you have failed to convince me of anything. -FASTILY (TALK) 19:57, 10 July 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks. I had got confused by the various different pictures (one of a different houseboat from Commons, and one from a film called Houseboat with Cary Grant). Confusion could have been saved if you'd actually said what you'd done (renamed the pic to File:Houseboat Dal Lake.JPG and moved to Commons) when you closed the FFD.
- As to the others, would you care to explain why you think each of them is worth keeping deleted, and not worth moving to Commons? Jheald (talk) 20:33, 10 July 2011 (UTC)
- I already explained my closing rationale above. Thus far, you have addressed me as a participant in the above-mentioned FfD discussions, except I am not. I am the impartial judge who comes through at the end of 7 days and closes the discussions based on the strength of the arguments to keep or delete the files. If you are going to object to my closures on my talk, then explain to me how your points are superior to those of the nominator/!votes to delete. So far, you have failed to do this. You believe I have a certain bias to delete these photos when that is simply not true; I weigh valid arguments against each other and judge consensus to keep or delete based on the claims made. I tire of repeating myself, so here are your options: you can either explain to me how the arguments you made in the debate are superior to the nominator's/!votes to delete (anything but this, and I simply will cease to reply since you already know the answer you will receive), or you can start a WP:DRV. Choice is yours. -FASTILY (TALK) 20:57, 10 July 2011 (UTC)
- The noms were based on the claim of "no encyclopedic use". That claim is destroyed as soon as it is shown that there is a category on Commons that the images would be suited for. Our m:mission after all is "to collect and develop educational free content". Given that there are relevant Commons categories there and waiting for them, there would appear (at least to me) to be clear value in keeping the images there to show the distinctive flower festival in the park in Ohio, the sea elevation of the museum in Monaco, and the attractive shot of the sailing dinghies -- gathering up free photographs like that is why we have Commons, it's what it's there for. On top of which, the clear guidance for free content in deletion discussions is that any doubt in the discussion should default to keep -- the result should only be "delete" if there is a clear reason to delete. So let's hear what your clear reason was to delete these, rather than to move them to Commons? Jheald (talk) 00:01, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
- I already explained my closing rationale above. Thus far, you have addressed me as a participant in the above-mentioned FfD discussions, except I am not. I am the impartial judge who comes through at the end of 7 days and closes the discussions based on the strength of the arguments to keep or delete the files. If you are going to object to my closures on my talk, then explain to me how your points are superior to those of the nominator/!votes to delete. So far, you have failed to do this. You believe I have a certain bias to delete these photos when that is simply not true; I weigh valid arguments against each other and judge consensus to keep or delete based on the claims made. I tire of repeating myself, so here are your options: you can either explain to me how the arguments you made in the debate are superior to the nominator's/!votes to delete (anything but this, and I simply will cease to reply since you already know the answer you will receive), or you can start a WP:DRV. Choice is yours. -FASTILY (TALK) 20:57, 10 July 2011 (UTC)
My threepennyworth...
The files were tagged by me (including a whole host of others) as orphaned files, which I surmised were of little future use, and were therefore put up for FfD. My thought about the images were...
- File:200 from 84.jpg - was an out of focus London bus. I'm sure there are far better photos of London buses (and in focus).
- File:2005MumFest02.jpg - was a very small insignificant photo of an unknown location
- File:2007.France 1 389.jpg - not a great photo, badly leaning verticals, unknown location
- File:2003-09-26-DSCN9987.JPG - a lake/river with 3 boats on it, nothing stunning, could easily have been in a hundred locations, no significant features.
- File:2004 0528School100004.jpg - a rather poor shot of an unknown school, badly leaning verticals as well
I see some have made it to commons, I won't give you great odds for their survival, I've witnessed that commons can be quiet brutal at clearing out orphaned files. Ronhjones (Talk) 19:36, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
Help
Insults, disruptive editing based upon personal opinions and dislike of a singer going on at Who's That Girl (1987 film) by User:Catherine Huebscher. Reverting warning was issued and reverting continued, ive stopped for admin assistance. Edit summaries and article page comments Talk:Who's_That_Girl_(1987_film) you can clearly tell he doesnt want to "better" the article he just wants it to look worse complaining that its too long. Please help, thank you. - (CK)Lakeshade - talk2me - 00:39, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
- You have my permission to revert them one more time. I'm watching the article. If User:Catherine Huebscher has any better sense, they'll stop before they break 3RR and discuss on the talk page. -FASTILY (TALK) 00:57, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
- Awesome thank you. - (CK)Lakeshade - talk2me - 01:08, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
- Fastily, in lieu of the breaking of 3RR on the above article, and continuous personal insults and WP:BLP violations, I have reported the above user to WP:AN3. — Legolas (talk2me) 05:34, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks for letting me know. User blocked indef. -FASTILY (TALK) 05:43, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
- May I ask your permission to revert back to the original state of the article with a {{POV}} tag? I'm asking this because I don't want to break 3RR, and I have raised a discussion at the talk page regarding the neutrality of teh article, so I want editors to view the original version for their opinions. — Legolas (talk2me) 05:44, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
- Well, that would be a technical breach of 3RR. What revision do you think the page should be reverted to? I suppose I can do it for you. -FASTILY (TALK) 05:49, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks, User:Tbhotch reverted it back to the original version. What disturbed me most about the issue was the fact that the user openly admitted to try and come back with socking. I have a hunch we haven't seen the last of this issue. Thanks again for your time Fastily. — Legolas (talk2me) 05:52, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
- Well, that would be a technical breach of 3RR. What revision do you think the page should be reverted to? I suppose I can do it for you. -FASTILY (TALK) 05:49, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
- May I ask your permission to revert back to the original state of the article with a {{POV}} tag? I'm asking this because I don't want to break 3RR, and I have raised a discussion at the talk page regarding the neutrality of teh article, so I want editors to view the original version for their opinions. — Legolas (talk2me) 05:44, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks for letting me know. User blocked indef. -FASTILY (TALK) 05:43, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
- Fastily, in lieu of the breaking of 3RR on the above article, and continuous personal insults and WP:BLP violations, I have reported the above user to WP:AN3. — Legolas (talk2me) 05:34, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
- Awesome thank you. - (CK)Lakeshade - talk2me - 01:08, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
Requesting review.
I have posted a request for editor review, and would greatly appreciate you lending your voice there. I respect your opinion, and would value your feedback. Best, LHM 03:54, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
- Sure, I'll leave a comment, but it's late evening where I live, and I don't think I can write anything of value at this hour. I'll leave a review in the morning. All the best, FASTILY (TALK) 06:20, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
Copyright
Hi, Fastily. I have a question: in English Wikipedia, is it possible to legitimate the abuse of copyright with such "excuse" ? (detail information about copyright, see Talk:Tevfik Fikret#Copyright). Thank you. Takabeg (talk) 05:56, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
- I've reverted that user's edits and left them a warning. Let me know if they re-add the copyrighted text. -FASTILY (TALK) 06:14, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
HXL49
Just to let you know. User HXL49 has changed their username to Xiaoyu of Yuxi. I'm a little concerned about this given their past history. You have more history with them than I do and more knowledge on being able to change names. Is this an appropriate name change? Bgwhite (talk) 08:30, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
- Yeah, I noticed that when he first submitted that WP:CHU/S request. FWIW, if he's requesting a username change because he thinks he can avoid scrutiny, he's sorely mistaken. Thanks for the note though. All the best, FASTILY (TALK) 19:43, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
Thanks for protecting Hope Solo
Hey, thanks for approving my protection request. The United States women's national football team is currently competing in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, and with Solo being their goalkeeper, it generates interest in her. The 10 day protection seems good enough, because should the U.S team make it all the way to the final and win it, there'll still be 3 days of protection left. Sentient Planet (talk) 13:55, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
- Sure thing. If the vandalism picks up after protection expires, let me know and I'll re-protect the page. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 19:43, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
Masonb.jpg
Hello! The picture "Masonb.jpg" I entered the topic Headkeeper (album by Dave Mason) was deleted for lack of information or copyright. The source of this picture is the same as the picture "Masonf.jpg" (front cover of the album) withdrawal of the same web site "http://tralfaz-archives.com/coverart/M/dave_mason.html." I have the original vinyl album in the Brazilian edition, where I got all the information, and provide cover to the pictures posted. Please tell me how can I put it back without risk of being deleted for the second time.GrandABC (talk) 15:20, 11 July 2011 (UTC)GrandABC.
- User:Fastily/E#F4 -FASTILY (TALK) 19:53, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
A commons request
I would like to get your opinion on this image review comment at commons:User talk:MacMed#Flickr review?. Thanks ww2censor (talk) 19:46, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
- I have nominated the file for deletion at Commons:Deletion requests/File:Jade Ewen Chester Rocks 2011.jpg. Hope that helps. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 19:58, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
Roscelese block
Since you have interacted with Roscelese in an administrative manner already today, could you please talk with them about this rude talk page message they left me? Thanks. ZHurlihee (talk) 19:49, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
File:1938Berkeleyrunning.jpg
Hello. What was the reason for deletion of File:1938Berkeleyrunning.jpg? As I commented on the deletion request listing, contrary to what the nominator stated the copyright tag seems correct as far as I can see. Thanks, Infrogmation (talk) 00:40, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
- Please recall that the file was listed at WP:PUF. If the copyright status of the file cannot be made out in certainty, the file is deleted. -FASTILY (TALK) 00:54, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
- Yes, and I put a comment on the WP:PUF. It looks to me that the nominator's understanding of relevant copyright law was in this particular case mistaken, hence no reason to say it is "possibly unfree". What specifically about the copyright status "cannot be made out in certainty"? Still wondering, Infrogmation (talk) 02:42, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
- In the file, at the bottom of the page, slightly beneath that last line, can you make out what that little blurb says? For the record - I agree with your position, but I want to be sure that there was indeed no notice of copyright on this image. -FASTILY (TALK) 05:58, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
- Yes I can read what it says at the bottom. It says "OVER". Which means the flyer had another side. I get your point -- unless we see that other side, we can't say for sure whether or not there is a copyright notice. So while User:Dominic deletion request claim that it wasn't published was clearly false, there is still reason to doubt the copyright tag. Okay, I think that clears that one up. Thanks for your time. Infrogmation (talk) 13:14, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
- In the file, at the bottom of the page, slightly beneath that last line, can you make out what that little blurb says? For the record - I agree with your position, but I want to be sure that there was indeed no notice of copyright on this image. -FASTILY (TALK) 05:58, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
- Yes, and I put a comment on the WP:PUF. It looks to me that the nominator's understanding of relevant copyright law was in this particular case mistaken, hence no reason to say it is "possibly unfree". What specifically about the copyright status "cannot be made out in certainty"? Still wondering, Infrogmation (talk) 02:42, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
Hi Fastily, thanks for deleting Poitevin (dog) and Tennessee Treeing Brindle earlier (that user also had another article deleted for the same reason: Sanshu). Each edit I've seen from them within the dog breed sphere is barely-disguised plagiarism, and I would bet that Steinbracke is an example of this as well. Like the others, it refers to Simon & Schuster's Guide to Dogs as its only source. However, I don't own that book and my county's library system doesn't either; I've been relying on the pages available through Google Books. Unfortunately, this breed's page is not. Is there anything that can be done or are everyone's hands tied until someone nabs a copy? Thanks. Anna talk 14:25, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
- All article creations nuked. The very formatting of the articles point to copyvio. I've left the user a warning. If the create another copyvio, leave me a note and I'll block them. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 19:51, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
Autopatrolled rights for Ginger Warrior
Thanks for the reminder that the rights are for new article creations, I work on several projects and in some (wikisource for example) it is for edits not created pages and therefore affects the new page patrol work. At the same time, the 50+ creation is not a hard number and I am not entirely convinced that an editor with several thousand edits shouldn't have this privilege without 50+ creations; 18 may be a little low, I'll grant you. Still, I wish you had contacted me first rather than reverting me less than 2-1/2 hours later and then telling me. --Doug.(talk • contribs) 21:00, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
- What you did was not standard practice - see Wikipedia:Autopatrolled: users are granted the autopatrolled right once they have created 50+ articles with little history of problematic article creations. -FASTILY (TALK) 03:45, 12 July 2011 (UTC)
- You misquote it, it says "A suggested standard". More importantly though, you don't need to revert another admin on a grant of rights without discussing it first. It wasn't urgent, the user wasn't likely to go out and create a bunch of bad pages just because I granted the rights. If I had failed to notice that I'd just granted rollback to a vandal or that the autopatrolled to a suspected sock, then sure, shoot first and ask questions later, but this wasn't in that category. You should bring the matter to me and if I don't respond in a reasonable time, a day or two maybe, then revert me. In all likelihood, I would have agreed with you and reverted myself. Thanks.--Doug.(talk • contribs) 13:38, 12 July 2011 (UTC)
Bambino (cat)
Hi. You speedied Bambino (cat) under G12: Unambiguous copyright infringement. Can you say what it's a copy of, please? I agree that it reads like a copyvio, but I can't see where it comes from. TIA —SMALLJIM 23:47, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
- #Steinbracke. Given that the vast majority of the user's recent article creations have been blatant copyright violations, and that a few users are actively looking to prove that this user has been creating copyvios, I deleted the rest of their articles. For legal reasons, it's better to take a 'guilty until proven innocent' stance in this situation. -FASTILY (TALK) 03:49, 12 July 2011 (UTC)
A barnstar for you!
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| Every time I look at the deletion log, I see your name all over it. Keep up the good work! —GFOLEY FOUR!— 04:03, 12 July 2011 (UTC) |
Deleted page
Hi!
You deleted my page (Italy National Renewable Energy Action Plan) for some copyright reason. I wrote the text myself according the material I got from my supervisor, and I could not have checked all the possible internet sources that might contain information related to this topic. however, is it enough just to change that one specific sentence that apparently was similar in that web page you linked (in which I have never even visited before)? How do I know which parts have to be changed before I can add that page again?
Kind regards, Sieleron — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sieleron (talk • contribs) 07:30, 12 July 2011 (UTC)
- Certainly. Feel free to re-create the article, but please ensure that you do not use any text but your own. For legal reasons, we cannot accept text that is copied word-for-word from other sources. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 19:11, 12 July 2011 (UTC)
"vandalism"?
Sorry, just looking for some clarification. Are you an admin/mediator of some kind? Is the vandalism you speak of my changes to the article on Amanda Lindhout? If so, if you look into it, you will find that BabbaQ is fighting against reality. I am a reporter who has worked extensively in Iraq. Amanda Lindhout never worked for Al Jazeera or Newsweek or France 24 (she had contacted France 24 prior to going to Somalia, but the network never published or broadcast anything from her). The only serious work she did in Iraq was for Press TV - the state-run channel of the Islamic Republic of Iran. You can verify all this at a moment's checking on Google (also, some of her Press TV reports are available on YouTube). I have no idea what BabbaQ's intentions or motivations are, but mine are that professionally, she is regarded with a degree of contempt by her colleagues for her behavior (working for Press TV; going to Somalia putting herself and thus her family at risk). Hence I decided to edit (and not to register, so as to remain anonymous of course). To then have people scream "vandalism" at me, I find somewhat surprising! Best regards. 58.164.118.105 (talk) 06:02, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
- User talk:58.164.118.105#July 2011 -FASTILY (TALK) 19:41, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
AuroraJet1.jpg & Aurora
Hi there,
It seems you deleted two of my photos because of a lack of source information, & with all due respect, I had indeed added the source information long before you deleted it. Can you explain to me why you did this?
Thanks.
-Psychonaut25 6:03 AM EST, 12 July 2011
- I see you added a source, but now there is another problem. The file is missing evidence of permission and verifiable source information. In compliance with the aforementioned policies, before these files can be re-uploaded to Wikipedia, you must be certain of who the author is and when the picture was taken. Find that out, and I'll restore the files for you. -FASTILY (TALK) 19:14, 12 July 2011 (UTC)
- I wish it actually had said that when I originally uploaded them...it basically appeared I had everything I needed, but whenever I find out I need to add another thing, I go to add it, and then I find out there's ANOTHER thing I didn't add...how hard is it to upload a frickin public domain image on here?? Also, how do I know that if I found out that information (which is impossible because my grandfather died many years ago), there wouldn't be some other info I'd need?
- -Psychonaut25 8:04 PM EST, 12 July 2011
Hate to bother you, but I don't understand the unblock in Roscelese vs Lionel at 3RR [8] . It seems to say that if 2 editors decide, on one of their talk pages, to do a revert, then it's not a revert. Do you understand it? --Kenatipo speak! 15:56, 12 July 2011 (UTC)
- Well, apparently that was not a 1RR violation because the first "revert" was not a revert. Roscelese would have had to make 2 reverts for a 1RR violation. Seems like there was only one revert :| -FASTILY (TALK) 19:18, 12 July 2011 (UTC)
- A "revert" is changing the article back to the way it was before, not just changing the article. The first "revert" was actually an attempt at a compromise, with a change to the wording that hadn't been there before (or, if it had, it hadn't been there in the last few days, and was not in the version linked at "Previous version reverted to"). Now, if the editors had decided on one of their talk pages that some previous version was best, and then things had unfolded the way they did, then it would have been a 1RR violation, because both edits would have been reverts. --Floquenbeam (talk) 11:49, 13 July 2011 (UTC)
Hi
Hi, I was unaware of the policies and I wanted to apologize about advertising indirectly for my company. I thought what better way to advertise then to edit a page on Wiki, I now know better, thank you, and again sorry for doing so. John.Marklogic (talk) 15:35, 12 July 2011 (UTC)
My work
Hello Sir, I want to ask you that how am I done my work on new pages patrol, but some admins dislike my work. Thanks for helping in deleting pages.--—AssassiN's Creed (talk) 04:19, 13 July 2011 (UTC)
Some Guidence on Semi-Protect?
Hi! I was reading about WP:SILVERLOCK and I'm a little confused with how much IP vandalism makes a semi-protect appropriate. For example, I noticed that Eric Cantor has been vandalized by IP accounts a few days in the past few days. I think with Cantor's visible role in the controversy surrounding the United States federal budget, IP vandalism seems likely to reoccur over the next few weeks. What do you think? Sailing to Byzantium (talk) 05:32, 13 July 2011 (UTC)
- Disruption should be to the extent in which the page is unreadable/uneditable or if an IP-hopping vandal is on a range to large to rangeblock. Please note that pages are semi-protected sparingly because it blocks both vandals and new, good-faith users from editing. If vandals are giving you a hard time, my advice to you is to give them warnings and simply report them to WP:AIV. -FASTILY (TALK) 06:48, 13 July 2011 (UTC)
Talk Page Subject...
Hey there, I have noticed that you have added a similar (not the same template) warning (see User talk:98.228.62.150). I left your warning notice unchanged, but I did a couple of adjustments in order to be consistent with the topic and to ease confusion of the readers like me. I do apologize if anything did confuse you on the topic. CHAK 001 (talk) 06:31, 13 July 2011 (UTC)
A Barnstar Reward...
The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar is here...
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| I shall reward you, Fastily, with this barnstar for keeping Wikipedia articles in check. You has demonstrated that no user or IP address shall edit any page for fraudulent purposes. I have seen his long list almost each time I go to request page protection. Therefore, the reward shall be yours. CHAK 001 (talk) 08:05, 13 July 2011 (UTC) |
- Thank you! I really appreciate it :) Have a good one! All the best, FASTILY (TALK) 09:13, 13 July 2011 (UTC)
Advice Requested
A few days ago you blocked User:محمد البكور for edit warring after I reported him on AN/EW. Today, he's back again with one, two and three more reversions exactly as before, along with a rather unpleasant statement on the project talk page.
If you have a few moments, please can you take a look at this? It's difficult to know what to do next when the user is being so recalcitrant. Any advice you can offer would be appreciated. Thanks for your time. Absconded Northerner (talk) 09:05, 13 July 2011 (UTC)
- Well that's one way of handling it! Thanks for the very fast reply. Absconded Northerner (talk) 09:15, 13 July 2011 (UTC)
International recognition of South Sudan
1 week block? is a current event, 24-48 horus is fine. a lot needs to be updated. ESPECIALLY to avoid delitionLihaas (talk) 12:12, 13 July 2011 (UTC)
- Er, the page is currently protected for 72h, not sure why you sent me this but okay. Cheers, FASTILY (TALK) 17:58, 13 July 2011 (UTC)
Lincoln Mark VI Signature Series
Can you keep an eye on Lincoln Mark VI Signature Series? I have added maintenance templates to this article and the author seems to be angry about that. He has already removed the templates twice and claims to have been a designer for Ford Lincoln. Before I really clash with him, I'll ask your advice and help! Night of the Big Wind talk 14:40, 13 July 2011 (UTC)
- The article was an advert, so I've deleted it as such. Hope that helps. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 17:55, 13 July 2011 (UTC)
- Seeing what happend after my shout for help, I am only glad I did. Seems that I was rather nice to him with the tags. Off course: thanks for the help! Night of the Big Wind talk 21:42, 13 July 2011 (UTC)
James John Payne
Why Did You Delete My Page James John Payne Its Got Nothing To Do With You I Don't Even Know What I Did Wrong! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Fairycake1 (talk • contribs) 18:12, 13 July 2011 (UTC)
It was'nt a attack page so get your facts right criticizing me because i am from liverpool! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Fairycake1 (talk • contribs) 18:25, 13 July 2011 (UTC)
- As a follow-up, I've blocked Fairycake1. m.o.p 18:33, 13 July 2011 (UTC)
FWIW, Sphilbrick deleted this article a few hours ago. However, I assume you are looking for an actual deletion discussion, versus just a CSD? Nolelover Talk·Contribs 18:28, 13 July 2011 (UTC)
- Correct. G4 can only be applied to content previously deleted at WP:XfD. As for Elliot Stone, I've tagged it with A7. An admin should come by shortly and review it. -FASTILY (TALK) 18:45, 13 July 2011 (UTC)
You deleted my page and you had no right
DO you realize that I actually designed and worked for FMOC during the late 70's and 80's. I can challange you on every single point. I know every single part number and engineering numbers of every Mark VI from 1980-1983 and the 1982-1987 Continental. You have no knowledge of what you are deleting. You can find me in ANY book of the Lincoln Mercury Division during those years. DO NOT DELETE any thing I post, you neither have a right or have the knowledge of what you are talking about. I will, if you continue to revise or delete my or others profiles, make sure that Wilipedia contact you. I can show them proof who I am not someone who thinks they know everything. THis article if you do no know what I am talking about is about the 1980-81 Lincoln Mark VI Signature Series. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Markviman (talk • contribs) 18:37, 13 July 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G11 -FASTILY (TALK) 18:45, 13 July 2011 (UTC)
- If I may; Markviman, a few things. For one, do not make threats - doing so will get you blocked. Also, do not make personal attacks - doing so will also get you blocked. Thirdly, remain civil when talking to other editors - not doing so will get you blocked. Lastly, while your efforts to contribute to Wikipedia are appreciated, your article was written without any indication of notability, any reliable sourcing, and with an advert-like tone. m.o.p 18:48, 13 July 2011 (UTC)
about page CPLIM
Hi Fastily,
I wish to enquire about a speedy deletion of the page CPLIM. It was tagged with G8, I am not sure what it means, as i am relatively new to wikipedia. The information i have placed up, is not copyrighted material as I am in direction contact with the author. Can you kindly give me some advice on how to get the page reinstated?
cheers guan
- User:Fastily/E#G12 -FASTILY (TALK) 07:12, 13 July 2011 (UTC)
Yep. I know its Copyright infrignment. But its odd as I own domain geomancer.net as i am the host. The author has given me some information and I have rights to reproduce the information on wiki. What else do i need to produce? Its written and audited by myself. So does that mean i am infringing my own rights?
Many thanks. for the update or any advice. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mirageglobe (talk • contribs) 11:54, 14 July 2011 (UTC)
SPLMToday deletion
"SPLMToday" article was correctly deleted as G11. Author (J.K.Herms) is going to improve and expand it. J.K.Herms (talk) 07:46, 13 July 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G11 -FASTILY (TALK) 07:58, 13 July 2011 (UTC)
Material for new SPLMToday article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:J.K.Herms/SPLMToday J.K.Herms (talk) 10:16, 13 July 2011 (UTC)
Material for SPLMToday article (vers. 2) is ready for publication.(?)
Comments requested.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/user:J.K.Herms/SPLMToday
J.K.Herms (talk) 01:12, 14 July 2011 (UTC)
- Apologies, I did not see that you had replied, I've responded below. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 03:02, 14 July 2011 (UTC)
SPLMToday revised; comments requested
Material for SPLMToday article (vers. 2) is ready for publication. (?)
Comments requested.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/user:J.K.Herms/SPLMToday
J.K.Herms (talk) 01:18, 14 July 2011 (UTC)
- Much better. Before you turn it live, I encourage to request feedback at WP:RFF. This way, you can get critiques from multiple users and maybe even some help improving the article. -FASTILY (TALK) 03:02, 14 July 2011 (UTC)
Collegium scientific honorific page
Dude, you didn't give me time to delete what you felt was copyrighted. There was a lot on that page that I did write, and I think what you claimed as copyrighted was the entity's mission (which was proper to take -- why would I be allowed to re-write their mission) and the list of the award winners?
A similar list is placed on the Irving Selikoff page -- I copied from that page, not from the Collegium.
Please let me know what to do when I re-create the page so as not to incur your fearsome and rather swift wrath. I work a lot and cannot check my contributions more than once a day.
(I would like to create a category for medical scientific honoraria but if it is going to be challenged all the time, why waste my efforts?)
01:52, 14 July 2011 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Gofigure41 (talk • contribs)
- #collegium page -FASTILY (TALK) 03:00, 14 July 2011 (UTC)
collegium page
Hey, there was a lot of noncopyrighted material, and I felt that what I posted was fair use (the list of names and basis for winning the award.) Like the derivation of the name Collegium Razzamani and its relation to that historical person.
What can I do when I re-post this page to avoid your deletion again? Want me just to list the names of the winners? Should I put this in a sandbox first and if so, how long should I leave it there? Also, why can't I use their mission statement? It would not be right to re-right someone's mission statement.
Thanks, Gofigure41 (talk) 01:58, 14 July 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G12 -FASTILY (TALK) 03:00, 14 July 2011 (UTC)
Appreciation
For your work at RfP... You're one big reason editors do not have to wait much for their requests to be responded to. Additionally, your critical reasoning is extremely diligent. My sincere appreciation for your efforts. Wifione ....... Leave a message 02:19, 14 July 2011 (UTC)
- Aw thanks, I do appreciate the compliment! Have a good one :) All the best, FASTILY (TALK) 02:58, 14 July 2011 (UTC)
AIV vandalism
Sorry to be a nudge, but I left a similar message at User talk:Materialscientist, but so far nothing has happened, and it's really bothering me.
User:Jww047 altered a report I made of an IP on WP:AIV, replacing it with a report of me.--Bbb23 (talk) 02:20, 14 July 2011 (UTC)
- Fastily, I still have your talk page on my watchlist and saw this. Report removed, and blocked Jww047 and his IP for a week. --Floquenbeam (talk) 02:56, 14 July 2011 (UTC)
- Excellent, thanks for handling that. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 02:57, 14 July 2011 (UTC)
- Hmmmmm, thought you were offline. Didn't mean to look like I was taking over. --Floquenbeam (talk) 02:58, 14 July 2011 (UTC)
- Excellent, thanks for handling that. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 02:57, 14 July 2011 (UTC)
About an image I brought to FfD a while back
Hi. Can you take another look at this deletion? In 2005, Avriette uploaded an image from his Flickr page to here in 2005 as a "vanity image", according to the log. I started the discussion Wikipedia:Files_for_deletion/2010 June 12#File:6290835_2f6cbe2faf.jpg, and after the seven day deletion period (no comments posted), you deleted the file. Although I know this happened a year ago, the user has now responded on my talk page. Do you think it was perhaps a bad call (on my part) to propose this image for deletion? To use Twinkle and its standard deletion notice for an inactive and formerly regular Wikipedia user, apparently without reading the user's talk page? After my year-long break from Wikipedia editing, I now think so. PleaseStand (talk) 05:35, 14 July 2011 (UTC)
- The user said so themselves - it was a "vanity photo", which is effectively useless to the project at best. There's nothing wrong with using twinkle to nominate pages at XfD, frankly, it's a fact of life on Wikipedia. If a person can't take criticism from others and/or stress from XfD (which is a given for editing Wikipedia) without lashing out at others, they are simply not fit to edit the project. Don't take it personally okay? All the best, FASTILY (TALK) 06:19, 14 July 2011 (UTC)
Edit of Concern
As you've previously encountered this user, I thought you might wish to be informed about the message they left on my talk page here : http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Sfan00_IMG&diff=prev&oldid=439376191
It seems they gave from looking at their contributions left almost identically worded messages on the user talk page of Kelly, PeterSymonds and PleaseStand..
In respect of the images that were deleted on the basis of my or their tagging, and whose deletion you may have been involved in, Is it possible to restore the images so that we can be really sure they were deleted in process?
I will also note that the message on my talk page appears to be in relation to tagging almost a year ago... That's a long time.
Sfan00 IMG (talk) 09:12, 14 July 2011 (UTC)
Atho-Popu
Could you restore Atho-Popu to my user namespace? I'm interested in it. ––虞海 (Yú Hǎi) ✍ 11:49, 14 July 2011 (UTC)
- Done at User:虞海/Atho-Popu -FASTILY (TALK) 19:13, 14 July 2011 (UTC)
New You Magazine
Hi, I understand there's people who want to use wikipedia for advertising or promotional purposes but that is not my case. I would like to know what can I do to make my article work. I've change the text many times and is still being deleted. Please help. Thank you very much. New You Magazine 15:26, 14 July 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G11 -FASTILY (TALK) 19:14, 14 July 2011 (UTC)
Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT deleted
Hi, I noticed that the article "Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT" that provided information about the CGEIT certification, was deleted recently by you. I have some questions about the rationale and process used in this deletion:
- Was that a speedy deletion, or the result of a consensus after being nominated?
- Why was it deleted instead of merged into the main article?
- Why was not tagged for improvement, before being deleted?
- Is there any way of reviewing the content that this article had, to give a second opinion?
Thanks & regards, DPdH (talk) 16:55, 14 July 2011 (UTC)
- Deleted under G11, not merged because it was, well spam. If you want a copy, one can be added to your userspace. Second opinions are readily available at WP:RFF. -FASTILY (TALK) 19:19, 14 July 2011 (UTC)
International recognition of South Sudan
stuff to addL : ]Talk:International recognition of South SudanLihaas (talk) 19:14, 14 July 2011 (UTC)
Columbia U edit warring
I'm a little worried about JoshGfu (talk · contribs) as well as ColumbiaAlumnus (talk · contribs) and Labimont (talk · contribs) -- JoshGfu's 4th edit was to RFPP.--SarekOfVulcan (talk) 19:39, 14 July 2011 (UTC)
- I'll file an SPI, this is indeed very suspicious. Thanks for letting me know, FASTILY (TALK) 19:42, 14 July 2011 (UTC)
Per this and this, could you please see (and possibly delete) this? Nolelover Talk·Contribs 20:06, 14 July 2011 (UTC)
Please Restore FACES Article
You marked my article about FACES for deletion on the grounds that its promotion by a club. I am an alumni of the conference and am not trying to promote the club. FACES organizes one of the oldest and best student conferences on US-China relations, I think its important for the work that they do to be recognized. I wrote the article based on the precedent that the article for a similar conference - HPAIR - already exists (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HPAIR). Please reconsider your choice, thank you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Hanfeitzu (talk • contribs) 20:09, 14 July 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G11 -FASTILY (TALK) 20:32, 14 July 2011 (UTC)
Greetings and thanks
Hi Fastily, first of all thank you for protecting the site of PES 2012 in Wikipedia, because there are anonymous multiple users placing anything on the Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 information is not real and is vandalism, and I something to avoid getting real news and real-time... And if we unite to bring real news in that game would be a true thanksgiving... Well that's all, and if we invited me is a pleasure... Greetings from Chile, says goodbye... Cristian Santana, user: "Fdpsant50"
PD: I speak Spanish just...
Krone LSA-PLUS
Could you move Krone LSA-PLUS to KRONE LSA-PLUS? You deleted the redirect I had tagged as {{db-move}} but I am unable to move the page myself because of the all-caps regexp in the title blacklist. Thanks. --Tothwolf (talk) 02:26, 15 July 2011 (UTC)
South Sudan recognised by Guyana
Guyana recognised South Sudan here on July 14. So could you kindly enter this information in this wikipedia article for the benefit of readers...since you protected it from all contributors including genuine ones like me. That would make a nice round 60 countries recognising South Sudan. Personally, I think the number may be a bit more but you've understandably frozen the page due to the vandalism there. What do you say? Best Regards, --Leoboudv (talk) 06:23, 15 July 2011 (UTC)
- I think that you should unprotect the International recognition of South Sudan article. The vandalism really wasn't that bad, and because it is an article documenting a quickly changing event, the lack of editing is causing more problems than the original edit warring. Bazonka (talk) 17:29, 15 July 2011 (UTC)
- OK, Thank you Admin Fastily. Regards, --Leoboudv (talk) 19:59, 15 July 2011 (UTC)
use of the word "jihad"
I am entitled to my opinion, which is that the current political atmosphere is near-religiously charged. If your objection is to my use of the word "jihad," then I perhaps apologize as it is a little stern. But I did not attack anyone. I stated my unhappiness with their inability to respect my wishes regarding communication, which are plainly stated. If you feel those are actually unreasonable, tell me, and I will change those requests to something more in-line with something "politically acceptable" (to you). But don't come threaten me with blocks/bans for telling people they could be better spending their time doing productive things. It's a matter of opinion, and I'm allowed to have one just like you are. ... aa:talk 14:58, 15 July 2011 (UTC)
- Also, please help me understand how it was a personal attack, as that was your direct complaint. I will modify my behavior to avoid personal attacks if that's what I am doing. Thanks. ... aa:talk 14:59, 15 July 2011 (UTC)
- And one last note: the notion of what is acceptable and not acceptable has changed since I started, and even since you started (a four-year delta in our case). ... aa:talk 15:03, 15 July 2011 (UTC)
- Yes, do modify your behavior; quoted directly from Wikipedia:No personal attacks, "Comment on content, not on the contributor". -FASTILY (TALK) 18:28, 15 July 2011 (UTC)
Block User
hi, Where do you ask to get a user blocked. User 81.98.42.53 contuines to vandalise Manchester Airport page, by adding un soursed infomation. All infomation I have added is all on airlines website but this user contuines to un do it. Jamie2k9 (talk) 15:29, 15 July 2011 (UTC)
Warned user. If they vandalize the page again, report then to WP:AIV. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 18:31, 15 July 2011 (UTC)
Hi Fastily - you declined deletion of this article because I did not nominate the blocked user. my apologies I thought it was obvious I meant the creator of the article - Garageccc Moscow. If I was wrong to nominate the article please let me know as I am learning as I go. Thanks. MarkDask 15:43, 15 July 2011 (UTC)
- Ah, I see. G5 only applies to users evading their ban by the community or by the Arbitration Committee via sockpuppets. Hope that helps to clarify things. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 18:33, 15 July 2011 (UTC)
Jeff Pollack
The content that was on the "Jeff Pollack (producer)" page, I wanted moved to the "Jeff Pollack" space. I already added a disambig to the Jeffrey Pollack header. Are you still in the process of making the move? QuasyBoy 18:58, 15 July 2011 (UTC)
- Which page do you want moved to which page? You placed a speedy on Jeff Pollack (producer), apparently because you wanted to move another article there, so I deleted Jeff Pollack (producer) to allow you to make that page move. -FASTILY (TALK) 19:10, 15 July 2011 (UTC)
- Actually, I wanted the content that was on "Jeff Pollack (producer)" to be moved to the "Jeff Pollack" space. Could you restore and make the move, please. QuasyBoy 19:53, 15 July 2011 (UTC)
Help with Yoshi Vandal
A vandal that you know, FlashingYoshi has been repeatedly vandalizing Wikipedia by adding useless articles about Bloons stuff. I tagged some of this users recently created pages for deletion, which got deleted, and gave him a final warning. I have also reverted a lot of this user's edits. Some of his edits seem to have been done as if this user is a rollbacker. Is this he a rollbacker? Another thing this user did was change the redirect Bloons to an article. Is it okay to change it back to a redirect?. I think this user needs to be blocked, because of non-stop disruptive editing, and mass creation of useless pages. Atterion(Talk|Contribs) 18:58, 15 July 2011 (UTC)
- They're not actively vandalizing at the moment; last edit was on 9 July 2011. If they resume editing, let me know and I'll block them. And no, they most definitely do not have rollbacker rights. -FASTILY (TALK) 19:06, 15 July 2011 (UTC)
There's only one vandal, FlashingYoshi, and if you look at the user's contributions, you'll know why I asked if that user has rollback rights. And remember to leave a {{talkback}} on my talk page when you answer back.
HUMAN Healthy Vending Page Deleted
Hello,
I am aware that my page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:HealthMonster/HUMANHealthyVending has been deleted due to violation of G11. However, your instructions say to change the article so it doesn't read like an advertisement and then resubmit it, but I cannot even access the original article to begin editing this problem.
Is there any way I can get my article back so I can amend this situation! I'd really appreciate it.
Thank you,
HealthyVendingMachines (talk) 19:20, 15 July 2011 (UTC)HealthyVendingMachines
File copyright request
Hi there, Reaper Eternal recommended that I ask for your input on File talk:Stover at Yale book cover image.jpg#Move to commons discussion. In a nutshell, another user and myself disagree over whether File:Stover at Yale book cover image.jpg should be moved to commons. This discussion is listed at WP:3O. --Gyrobo (talk) 19:23, 15 July 2011 (UTC)
- I've commented at File talk:Stover at Yale book cover image.jpg#Move to commons discussion. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 20:17, 15 July 2011 (UTC)
Deletion of Cable Company of Trinidad and Tobago
I noticed that you deleted Cable Company of Trinidad and Tobago as a copyvio of this article. However, that article has a publication date of April 2010, while our article dates to 2006. The "source" article is basically identical to this version which, if you review the history, was produced collaboratively by two editors, CaribDigita (talk · contribs) and Sylvestter (talk · contribs). Guettarda (talk) 20:24, 15 July 2011 (UTC)
Deletion of File:Stevan aleksić.jpg
Why did you delete File:Stevan aleksić.jpg? The log says "lack of licensing information", but the image was described as a self-portrait of Stevan Aleksić and tagged {{PD-art-life-70}}. Assuming the article and image description are correct, the image should not have been deleted. --Carnildo (talk) 22:04, 15 July 2011 (UTC)
- That's a very good question - I have no idea. Restored -FASTILY (TALK) 22:13, 15 July 2011 (UTC)
- File now at File:Stevanalex.jpg -FASTILY (TALK) 22:18, 15 July 2011 (UTC)
A cupcake for you!
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Thanks for deleting all of my F2 nominations. You won't believe how many are still left (FPC fails for Commons files) in Category:Former featured picture candidates... Logan Talk Contributions 02:54, 16 July 2011 (UTC) |
- Aw thanks, I do appreciate it. Glad I was able to help. Have a good one! Cheers, FASTILY (TALK) 07:37, 16 July 2011 (UTC)
Copyright
Hi Fastily. When you have time could you control Talk:Katip Çelebi. Have a nice weekend. Thank you. Takabeg (talk) 04:18, 16 July 2011 (UTC)
Re-Upload of Shaw2010 image file
The image file includes all the necessary author, source, and usage/copyright information. Please do not delete this image again.
You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template.
- User:Fastily/E#F4 -FASTILY (TALK) 07:41, 16 July 2011 (UTC)
Just to let you know that I have unblocked this user who you blocked several days ago for edit-warring. He had several appeals rejected because it was not clear that he understood the problem, but after being pointed to Arabic versions of WP:EW and WP:BRD he finally made an unblock request that showed he did understand; also I was impressed that several users he has been arguing with supported an unblock. I will keep an eye on him. Regards, JohnCD (talk) 10:05, 16 July 2011 (UTC)
- I'll just chime in briefly, too. I also was silently watching the discussion and commented there when the other users did. I'm not an admin. but I also recognize that it seemed he was having a hard time trying to explain himself with English not being his first language. He explained himself better than I thought he would be able to, and I see no issues myself with an unblock as I commented there. CycloneGU (talk) 15:24, 16 July 2011 (UTC)
Article deleted. Reason given: G4
Hi Fastily,
As the subject says, one of the articles I posted has been deleted by you under the reason G4. I don't completely follow the reason G4 and would like to learn more about it.
As I understand, it is probably because the title of the page created by me matches an article or title or a article created in the past which was deleted per discussion. I wish to know more about this deleted article to understand of it really applies in my case.
Look forward to have a chat.
Thank you.
Karma Child (talk) 11:05, 16 July 2011 (UTC)
- Just passing through
- G4: Recreation of a page that was deleted per a deletion discussion. This means that the page was either deleted before, or the content placed in the article was itself previously deleted. More information is found here. I've had past experience having to use this as well. Which article was deleted so that we can reference the discussion? CycloneGU (talk) 15:31, 16 July 2011 (UTC)
Notification of arbitration request regarding User:Δ
You are involved in a recently filed request for arbitration. Please review the request at Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests#Δ and, if you wish to do so, enter your statement and any other material you wish to submit to the Arbitration Committee. Additionally, the following resources may be of use—
Thanks, MickMacNee (talk) 16:08, 16 July 2011 (UTC)
FYI
I deleted File:Ted Bundy 3.jpg, on which you'd previously declined the speedy. You suggested using {{dfu}}, but it was a Getty image and CSD F7 says "Non-free images or media from a commercial source (e.g., Associated Press, Getty) [...] may be deleted immediately" (bolding original) so I zapped it. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 16:48, 16 July 2011 (UTC)
- Hm, not sure why that didn't occur to me :| Thanks for taking care of it. Cheers, FASTILY (TALK) 18:15, 16 July 2011 (UTC)
File mover
I left a new reply here. I'm so stupid... I should have worded that properly. I mean files that have like no spaces to the proper formatted titles they should be (with spaces and being proper to what it is). ℥nding·start 17:10, 16 July 2011 (UTC)
Your deletion
The Scrub nurse article didn't meet the Speedy deletion criteria listed. Why did you delete it? Nsaa (talk) 18:11, 16 July 2011 (UTC)
- As Jsfouche said: "It is a section in Perioperative Nursing; no need for a separate article as it is a role subdivision. The current consensus of the Project Nursing team is to have an article for each nursing specialty (as defined by national organizations), not for each possible role that may be performed within each specialty." Just edit the nursing article directly. -FASTILY (TALK) 18:13, 16 July 2011 (UTC)
- I think it's a wise idea to have separate articles because the visibility of this term (Scrub nurse) will be higher by doing it like that. Nsaa (talk) 18:17, 16 July 2011 (UTC)
- Create a new section in Nursing, and add a redirect at Scrub Nursing -FASTILY (TALK) 18:20, 16 July 2011 (UTC)
- Ok, i did so. I'm still not convinced that we should restrict article creations as hard as you quote above. And this was not a speedy deletion candidate (See the criteria). The article had both references, it added totally new material (now its incorporated in the section Perioperative nursing#Scrub nurse (but that happens after the marking. Here we should have a merge discussion I assume. And you shouldn't have deleted it, just made a redirect. Nsaa (talk) 18:33, 16 July 2011 (UTC)
- Can you recreate the deleted revisions? I want to use more of it in Perioperative nursing#Scrub nurse. Nsaa (talk) 21:24, 16 July 2011 (UTC)
- Ok, i did so. I'm still not convinced that we should restrict article creations as hard as you quote above. And this was not a speedy deletion candidate (See the criteria). The article had both references, it added totally new material (now its incorporated in the section Perioperative nursing#Scrub nurse (but that happens after the marking. Here we should have a merge discussion I assume. And you shouldn't have deleted it, just made a redirect. Nsaa (talk) 18:33, 16 July 2011 (UTC)
- Create a new section in Nursing, and add a redirect at Scrub Nursing -FASTILY (TALK) 18:20, 16 July 2011 (UTC)
- I think it's a wise idea to have separate articles because the visibility of this term (Scrub nurse) will be higher by doing it like that. Nsaa (talk) 18:17, 16 July 2011 (UTC)
Hey, I'm having trouble seeing the disruption this guy has been blocked for. The last two warnings were for removing warnings from his talk page; he gets to do that, as far as I've ever known. The one before that appears to be a content dispute. What am I missing? --jpgordon::==( o ) 19:48, 16 July 2011 (UTC)
- Oh S**t. At the time I somehow read that the user was removing talk page warnings from someone else's talk page. I've unblocked them. How embarrassing....
Facepalm -FASTILY (TALK) 20:41, 16 July 2011 (UTC)
Bluebird K7 infinity logo and Bluebird K7 at speed
Please can you reinstate the above two images.
I hold a licence for the first, and am copyright holder of the second:
Please see my website www.bluebirdk7.com in the acknowledgements section and the email below from Mr AE Whitham, copyright holder of the first image. I like you take copyright seriously.
Hi Neil, John did tell me about your request and it would be a pleasure for you to use the photographs….all I ask is a credit for my pictures in the book and 3 copies of the publication (one for me and 2 for other people who have been of great assistance to me with organising and bringing people who are interested in the Campbell era like your good self to my attention). Have you seen the article I did for John? If you have not I could e.mail you a copy and it could help brink back memories of the era.
Good luck with book and I really do hope it’s a great success. I do have a real soft spot for those years and I consider them to have been the most exciting times I have photographed.
Best wishes Eddie Whitham
I have verbal permission from Mr Whitham to use low res scans on any electronic media that promotes my forthcoming book, or promotes interest in Donald Campbell and Bluebird, which I believe WIKIPEDIA does. I have made a significant contribution to both pages both in terms of content and accuracy of previous content. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sheppane (talk • contribs) 00:31, 17 July 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#F9 -FASTILY (TALK) 00:37, 17 July 2011 (UTC)
File:J.Jayalalithaaofficial_picture.jpg
Hi, re: your recent decline of speedy for the image above. It has been taken from the official govt website which clearly states that all content is owned by the contributing (govt) departments. As we already have other images of this person, is there any need for retention of one requiring us to jump through the non-free use hoops?
I do not work with images a lot & am unsure. Thanks. - Sitush (talk) 22:35, 16 July 2011 (UTC)
- The file was declared to be non-free by the uploader at the time of upload, so a copyright violation did not exist. At any rate, it looks like the file is going to be deleted under WP:CSD#F7 in <24 hours, so I wouldn't worry about it too much. -FFASTILY (TALK) 00:41, 17 July 2011 (UTC)
Bluebird K7 infinity logo and Bluebird K7 at speed
Please can you reinstate the above two images. I hold a licence for the first, and am copyright holder of the second: Please see my website www.bluebirdk7.com in the acknowledgements section and the email below from Mr AE Whitham, copyright holder of the first image. I like you take copyright seriously. Hi Neil, John did tell me about your request and it would be a pleasure for you to use the photographs….all I ask is a credit for my pictures in the book and 3 copies of the publication (one for me and 2 for other people who have been of great assistance to me with organising and bringing people who are interested in the Campbell era like your good self to my attention). Have you seen the article I did for John? If you have not I could e.mail you a copy and it could help brink back memories of the era. Good luck with book and I really do hope it’s a great success. I do have a real soft spot for those years and I consider them to have been the most exciting times I have photographed. Best wishes Eddie Whitham I have verbal permission from Mr Whitham to use low res scans on any electronic media that promotes my forthcoming book, or promotes interest in Donald Campbell and Bluebird, which I believe WIKIPEDIA does. I have made a significant contribution to both pages both in terms of content and accuracy of previous content. (----) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sheppane (talk • contribs) 00:42, 17 July 2011 (UTC)
- I've responded above at #Bluebird K7 infinity logo and Bluebird K7 at speed -FASTILY (TALK) 00:56, 17 July 2011 (UTC)
sorry FASTILY, I cannot see your reply.
Please direct me as to how I can solve this issue satisfactorily .
Many thanks,
Neil — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sheppane (talk • contribs) 01:03, 17 July 2011 (UTC)
- His reply is in the section above this one since both have the same title. His reply was only one line: User:Fastily/E#F9. And his signature, that's it. CycloneGU (talk) 05:30, 17 July 2011 (UTC)
page rahu stalam was deleted
The page was deleted without looking up the talk page i suppose - i already contested it. Rahu stalam refers to the Nagananthar temple in Tirunageswaram. Tirunageswaram is a village encompassing other temples and Rahu stalam is one of those temples. Please restore the page. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ssriram mt (talk • contribs) 13:35, 17 July 2011 (UTC)
- If that is the case, you should be creating a new section about the temple at Tirunageswaram#Temples_at_Patteeswaram. -FASTILY (TALK) 00:31, 18 July 2011 (UTC)
Copyright infringement part 2
Hi Fastily, User:Trigg hound 2 has created another (probable) too-close paraphrase at Levesque (dog) (from the bit I could see on Google Books, several sentences are nearly identical and others are shifted slightly -- I'm empathetic, as my first article ran a bit too close to its sources, but this is happening repeatedly). He/she doesn't seem to be heeding any of the copyright notices but I don't know what's usually done in situations like this. Thank you! Anna talk 21:33, 17 July 2011 (UTC)
Blocked – for a period of 1 week and page deleted. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 00:33, 18 July 2011 (UTC)
User:LessHeard vanU
Is user User:LessHeard vanU really an administrator? The stinging and vicious attack on my talkpage ([10]) is not behaviour I expect from an admin. It is not impossible that I made a mistake, but why so rude and without proper explanation? Or is he just a rude guy? Night of the Big Wind talk 23:09, 17 July 2011 (UTC) I hope you don't mind that I use you as a kind of mentor and safety-valve.
- LessHeard vanU is indeed an admin. If you believe that he was overly uncivil/rude in the aforementioned diff, then this really isn't something I can resolve. WP:ANI would be the proper venue for that. Best, FASTILY (TALK) 00:51, 18 July 2011 (UTC)
Implausible redirects for GAA flags ?
Just wondering but how were these implausibles. They were simply redirects for the team colours of clubs which had already been uploaded to wikipedia under a different name. ManfromDelmonte (talk) 11:00, 17 July 2011 (UTC)
- Could you specify the titles in question? It's unclear what you're referring to. -FASTILY (TALK) 00:29, 18 July 2011 (UTC)
- This for instance. Editing File:Donegal colours.PNG. What was implausible about redirecting this page to an image which is the same as County Donegal's colours ? ManfromDelmonte (talk) 06:28, 18 July 2011 (UTC)
Request to upload File:SMARTfront.jpg that you deleted
Hello Fastily
I have tried to upload a few images numerous times but they are deleted under F3: 'Media file with improper license'. I accept this, but i have no idea what a proper license looks like and i cannot find anyone who has been willing to explain my case to me.
Will you be my white knight on gallant steed?
I am a new user, i would like to upload this file, which i have been given permission for. How do i show this and how do i explian this in wiki language?
Regards McCapitalofEgypt
McCapitalOfEgypt (talk) 02:56, 18 July 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#F3 -FASTILY (TALK) 04:37, 18 July 2011 (UTC)
Unncessary Deletion
Hello Fastily,
I see that you've deleted my Business Strategy Game page. Can you please undelete it? It says it has no "notability" despite the fact students all across business schools play this game which has been around for 20 years. — Preceding unsigned comment added by DarkTerror (talk • contribs) 07:14, 18 July 2011 (UTC)
- Have you read User:Fastily/E#PROD and familiarized yourself with WP:PROD? -FASTILY (TALK) 07:20, 18 July 2011 (UTC)
FYI
Since you did the initial block on 1007D (talk · contribs), thought you would be interested in Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/1007D. -- Gogo Dodo (talk) 08:44, 18 July 2011 (UTC)
Regarding the block, Fastily, I'm sorry for providing the talk page warning removal diffs, the diffs that may have had him/her blocked for vandalism or for edit war are this, this and this. Avenue X at Cicero (talk) 08:35, 18 July 2011 (UTC)
Rodelbahn
Rodelbahn is now a redirect to Sommerrodelbahn. I hope this is satisfactory. Peter Horn User talk 15:02, 18 July 2011 (UTC)
- No, it is not satisfactory, see de:Rodeln. Peter Horn User talk 15:14, 18 July 2011 (UTC)
Phoenix Declaration Logo deletion
Hi Fastily, Re: the speedy deletion of the Phoenix Declaration Logo per rationale F9 (copyright violation). I am the artist who created the image pro-bono for a non-profit group. It has been in use by this group for some time. I uploaded it with the group's permission and knowledge that it could be used by others. Perhaps I misunderstood the licensing categories. Suggestions before I re-upload? Higgledeepiggledee (talk) 22:35, 18 July 2011 (UTC) Higgledeepiggledee
- User:Fastily/E#F9 -FASTILY (TALK) 22:55, 18 July 2011 (UTC)
re: Mandingo (person) (from RFPP)
Hi Fastily, can you look over this article again? There has been ongoing BLP-related vandalism for this article stretching back for over a year. Nearly all the IP edits are serious BLP violations, such as stating his (unfounded) real life name and stating all kinds of personal details without any sources.. I can't see what good we can do by keeping this open. ThemFromSpace 01:09, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
- I had another look, and I stand by my decision. Pages are only semi-protected in severe instances of disruption, to the extent in which it is nearly impossible to edit the page. This is most definitely not the case at Mandingo (person); reverting, warning, and reporting to WP:AIV should be more than sufficient at this time. -FASTILY (TALK) 01:19, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
Wrong deletion of Profile Picture
Hi!
a file names Shama_egypt.jpg has been wrongly deleted. A mail for the use of the image from the author and subject is already forwarded to Wikimedia. The reference is [Ticket#2011070310002093] Shama from permissions-commons@wikimedia.org. Please undelete the image. regards {{Szolan (talk) 03:47, 19 July 2011 (UTC)}}
- That rationale must be on the image page.Jasper Deng (talk) 03:48, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
"Moving"
Hi Fastily. I think that this user's edits on the article of Vank, Martakert is irregular without normal procedure. In English Wikipedia, such exceptions are allowed ? Thank you. Takabeg (talk) 04:31, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
- Actually, the original and correct name of the article is Vankli, Kalbajar as presented in GeoNames server [11] (please see talk page). But the article was moved due to POV several times. I tried to move it but it would not allow saying the article existed with those names. So, the only solution was to redirect the article and the talk page. Anastasia Bukhantseva 04:36, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
- Fastily, please see my message above with the link to proper name. Anastasia Bukhantseva 04:38, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
- Please don't perform copy+paste moves; I've reverted your move and merged the histories of the pages. The proper venue to request a page move of this sort is at WP:RM -FASTILY (TALK) 04:39, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
- Fastily, but the point is that your restoration is not correct. Some users gamed the system by moving the legal name Vankli, Kalbajar to a new name Vank, Martakert and then when the restoration could not be done due to technicality, I have to go through a move request? Then why wouldn't I just move the page to Vankli, Azerbaijan creating a new article name? This is not correct. Please restore Vankli, Kalbajar. It's sourced from GeoNames. I understand copying and pasting could be out of procedure but now that you're involved and can delete and move pages, can you please move it to Vankli, Kalbajar? Anastasia Bukhantseva 04:43, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
- Did you read my last reply? I told you to request that move at WP:RM. -FASTILY (TALK) 04:44, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
- Yes I did and I understand but did you read mine? The article name was Vankli, Kalbajar and the editor who moved the page DID NOT use WP:RM. So, why should I fight for properly sourced page when that editor gets away with a move? Anastasia Bukhantseva 04:47, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
- I hardly consider myself 'involved' . Takabeg asked me to have a look at the history of Vank, Martakert, so I had a look and saw one thing: your attempted copy-paste move. I reversed the move and merged the page histories. Bottom line - I don't care who's right and who's wrong. Copy-paste moves are inappropriate. You want the page moved, make a request at WP:RM. -FASTILY (TALK) 04:54, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
- Ok, it's just a shame Wikipedia is just mishandled so badly without any care. At least, please restore the talk page text which you deleted. Anastasia Bukhantseva 04:57, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
- Thank you for restoring the talk page, Fastily. Anastasia Bukhantseva 05:08, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
- Ok, it's just a shame Wikipedia is just mishandled so badly without any care. At least, please restore the talk page text which you deleted. Anastasia Bukhantseva 04:57, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
- I hardly consider myself 'involved' . Takabeg asked me to have a look at the history of Vank, Martakert, so I had a look and saw one thing: your attempted copy-paste move. I reversed the move and merged the page histories. Bottom line - I don't care who's right and who's wrong. Copy-paste moves are inappropriate. You want the page moved, make a request at WP:RM. -FASTILY (TALK) 04:54, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
- Yes I did and I understand but did you read mine? The article name was Vankli, Kalbajar and the editor who moved the page DID NOT use WP:RM. So, why should I fight for properly sourced page when that editor gets away with a move? Anastasia Bukhantseva 04:47, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
- Did you read my last reply? I told you to request that move at WP:RM. -FASTILY (TALK) 04:44, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
- Fastily, but the point is that your restoration is not correct. Some users gamed the system by moving the legal name Vankli, Kalbajar to a new name Vank, Martakert and then when the restoration could not be done due to technicality, I have to go through a move request? Then why wouldn't I just move the page to Vankli, Azerbaijan creating a new article name? This is not correct. Please restore Vankli, Kalbajar. It's sourced from GeoNames. I understand copying and pasting could be out of procedure but now that you're involved and can delete and move pages, can you please move it to Vankli, Kalbajar? Anastasia Bukhantseva 04:43, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
- Please don't perform copy+paste moves; I've reverted your move and merged the histories of the pages. The proper venue to request a page move of this sort is at WP:RM -FASTILY (TALK) 04:39, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
- Fastily, please see my message above with the link to proper name. Anastasia Bukhantseva 04:38, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
Deletion of Institute for Safe Medication Practices page
You put a Speedy Delete notice on this page, and then deleted it before I even knew about it. I believe that I gave sufficient evidence of notability, including links to other Wikipedia pages that reference the organization. Since you disagree, please send me a copy of the content, and I will try to fix it so that the contents satisfy you.
Institute for Safe Medication Practices is the only non-profit in the US working on preventing errors in using prescription drugs and other drug safety issues. That much I said on the page. It is notable also in having had gotten several drugs removed from the market, in creating standards for handling medications, in its research and publications, and in other ways. It is also referenced on several Wikipedia pages, listed under See Also, where some of this information is available. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Cherlin (talk • contribs) 05:20, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
- I deleted a redirect that was broken due to the deletion of Institute for Safe Medication Practices by Phantomsteve -FASTILY (TALK) 05:34, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
YGM
It may take a few minutes from the time the email is sent for it to show up in your inbox. You can at any time by removing the {{You've got mail}} or {{ygm}} template.
Avenue X at Cicero (talk) 09:51, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
j Dear Fastily .. I see you deleted this picture .. even though I had actually retagged it's copyrights status as fair use. Not sure you saw that speculated copyright offence had been addressed .. and hope you're able to restore as amended? Bruceanthro (talk) 10:00, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
- I do see that. However, there seems to be a new problem: you did not provide a license tag on the file description page. Give me an appropriate tag for the file and I'll restore it for you. -FASTILY (TALK) 22:07, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
Speedy deletion of the Bushido (the Miniatures Game) page
Dear Fastily. I see that this page was deleted under G11 ambiguous advertising. Its was not my intention to do this and I apologise if enthusistic writing deemed it so. I have completed re-edited the information, which I believe imiates itself to other pages for similar games, and would like your permission to re-submit this page. — Preceding unsigned comment added by CTP99 (talk • contribs) 20:24, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
- As I have indicted here, there is no need to ask me for 'permission'; feel free to recreate the article. -FASTILY (TALK) 22:10, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
Lilian Edwards
The subject (who is not on Wikipedia) specifically requested this photograph be substituted for the existing one. In the notes, I pointed out she holds the copyright and wished it posted, but only here. What possible reason could you have for deleting it without even the courtesy of contacting me. Ghostwords (talk) 21:23, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#F3 -FASTILY (TALK) 22:11, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
Collective Encounters
Hi,
Could you me specific advise on how not to have my article deleted please?
Annette Burghes — Preceding unsigned comment added by Annette Burghes (talk • contribs) 21:52, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily#E/G11 -FASTILY (TALK) 22:11, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
Your block of User:J.wong.wiki
Hi Fastily, I'm a little surprised to see you blocked this editor. He was adding links to myspace, yes, but they appeared to be good-faith edits to what he believed to be (and may well be, I haven't checked) legal versions of the music being discussed in the articles. He was also engaging in discussion of his actions here, here, and here. Unless he started engaging in disruptive editing and stopped discussing since I last checked in on his edits a few hours ago (when I commented on a since-declined AIV report to say largely the same thing that I'm saying here - that he looks to be a good-faith user who's being a little heavy handed), I'd ask that you re-consider whether a block was the right action here, as opposed to attempting to discuss the issue with the user. I suspect the issue could have been handled with some discussion on the user's talk page ("I know that you don't believe your actions are problematic, but I'd like for you to pause in carrying them out while we all discuss whether they're ok. Here's a wikiproject that might be able to help advise us...") rather than an abrupt block. A fluffernutter is a sandwich! (talk) 22:35, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
- I must point out that the user continuously added 'spam' links to pages despite repeated warnings (which have since been removed by the user). Your account seems reasonable, so if they ask to be unblocked, I'll consider it. -FASTILY (TALK) 22:38, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
- I'll use the same thread. I'm inclined to grant this unblock request provided the user is willing to engage in discussion somewhere central. Courcelles 23:19, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
Waiting for your response on this page deletion
Why did you delete the Business Strategy Game? It is a viable and real simulation.
- User:Fastily/E#PROD -FASTILY (TALK) 23:04, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
Hello,
Our project - the Urbanization and Global Environmental Change Project (also the title of the article I created) - was deleted for unambiguos advertizing reasons. Our project is listed as a link on the International Human Dimensions Programme article page along with other projects similar to ours. The content for these simliar projects' articles is very similar to the content I created for our article, yet it was deleted. Can you reinstate it please? Can you tell me more specifically why it was removed?
Thank you, cgriffith1 (talk) 23:09, 19 July 2011 (UTC)cgriffith1
- User:Fastily#E/G11 -FASTILY (TALK) 23:23, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
User account for spamming only now active
Not sure if this is appropriate on teh Admin intervention for vandalism as this user has not been warned but once. User Hugher69 contributions have been to include spam links. Would you evaluate this issue and take the appropriate action? Thanks a lot, Chris W4chris (talk) 23:12, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
- No vandalism since final warning. If they continue adding spam links, you can report them to WP:AIV or leave me a note so I can block them. -FASTILY (TALK) 23:27, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
Business Strategy Game Article
Why did you delete the Business Strategy Game article. It is a valid simulation used by business schools.
DarkTerror (talk) 23:14, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
Robert Nagourney
Hello,
We recently created a page on Robert Nagourney, MD. The page was deleted because we used the same copy from Rational-T.com
We have full rights to the copy on that page, since we are their marketing communications specialists. We created their website and update it constantly. If you would like to visit our page, please visit med-art.org and click on our portfolio. There you will see the Rational-T site listed.
After the removal of Dr. Nagourney's Wikipedia page, we decided to go ahead and rework the information for a new Wikipedia page. It is still similar, but it has been reformatted and re-purposed. We would like to move forward with the new Wikipedia page and ask that you please not delete or flag it. If you have any doubts or concerns, feel free to contact us directly.
Thank you Med-Art (talk) 23:37, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G12 -FASTILY (TALK) 23:40, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
My user page
Why did you delete my user page and talk page? → Kind Regards, Lppa Let's talk about it! 00:16, 20 July 2011 (UTC)
- Added soft redirects to both pages. It seems if you use normal redirects on interwiki links, they show up as broken redirects. -FASTILY (TALK) 00:21, 20 July 2011 (UTC)
- It's ok. But it seems that my history is now gone, isn't it? → Kind Regards, Lppa Let's talk about it! 00:22, 20 July 2011 (UTC)
- Back now. -FASTILY (TALK) 00:23, 20 July 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks. → Kind Regards, Lppa Let's talk about it! 00:24, 20 July 2011 (UTC)
- Back now. -FASTILY (TALK) 00:23, 20 July 2011 (UTC)
- It's ok. But it seems that my history is now gone, isn't it? → Kind Regards, Lppa Let's talk about it! 00:22, 20 July 2011 (UTC)
Unplug the Signal page
You seem to be outside the activist and political scene. There is no reason that the Unplug the Signal page should be deleted. I also realize your lackeys have erased the artist page for the founder of this campaign also. Do you realize it has been featured on the most popular alternative news website that gets more views than the mainstream sites? It has been featured by the most prominent activist magazine that you showcase on your site "Adbusters" It has recently been placed onto the new Tv-B-Gone that you also have listed on this site. It's rather embarrassing to see you remove this page trying to say it's non-notable. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.189.0.49 (talk) 11:33, 20 July 2011 (UTC)
Cristi Hegranes
Hi I saw that you deleted the page on Cristi Hegranes. You may not have made a mistake as to why, but now that the content is gone, I don't know what I should not include when I recreate. Is there any chance you can send me the content so that I can edit it appropriately instead of starting from scratch and possibly making the same mistake?
Cristi was happy with what was included before, but I can adjust the entry this time around to ensure it isn't too closely linked with the GPI website.
Thanks for your help.
Annethunt (talk) 13:20, 20 July 2011 (UTC)annethunt
- I'm afraid not. The original text was deleted as a copyright violation. By re-posting that deleted text somewhere on the site, I would effectively create a copyright violation. -FASTILY (TALK) 19:44, 20 July 2011 (UTC)
Peter DeBoer page protetion
It's not that big of a deal since you set the protection for only three days, but "persistent vandalism" is hardly accurate... there was a bit of a "dispute" yesterday in that there were rumors circulating that DeBoer would be named as the Devil's head coach, so some folks were trying to add and remove that from the article prior to the 3:30 pm press conference, but that's been settled. Other than those edits, I only see two vandalisms over the course of three days, which is hardly "persistent" in my book.
Again, I'm not affected anyway, and it is only three days, but... interest is somewhat high right now, and this sort of thing (which I see as a mistake) bothers me, so I'm hoping that you'll reconsider and unprotect the page.
Thanks,
— V = IR (Talk • Contribs) 17:59, 20 July 2011 (UTC)
Unprotected I'm watching the page. At the first sign of edit warring/disruptive activity, I will simply re-protect the page. -FASTILY (TALK) 19:46, 20 July 2011 (UTC)
Hi am a blocked user now and I have created a new version of the Urbanization and Global Environmental Change Project which should comply with the guidelines. Can you please help unblock me or allow me to move my page and make it live?
Cgriffith1 (talk) 20:34, 20 July 2011 (UTC)cgriffith1
You declined the semi request (which actually carried over from AN/I, I moved it to WP:RfPP and marked it resolved at AN/I).
With protection declined, this paved the way for this edit. Is this enough now? It will continue if not protected. CycloneGU (talk) 22:07, 20 July 2011 (UTC)
- I had another look, and I stand by my decision. Pages are only semi-protected in severe instances of disruption, to the extent in which it is nearly impossible to edit the page. This is most definitely not the case at Timothy Cain; reverting, warning, and reporting to WP:AIV should be more than sufficient at this time. -FASTILY (TALK) 22:55, 20 July 2011 (UTC)
- So when random IPs come in and put in the same type of vandalism, it's better to let the libelous information fester in the article for 16 minutes, which - if Timothy Cain himself happened to look up his own article - could get Wikipedia sued by the subject of the article containing libelous information? I respect your decision, but this happened at least twice today, and twice yesterday; I don't doubt it will happen at least once tomorrow, if not more. A three day protection I think would have been sufficient, then if further vandalism continued, go from there. WP:AIV "is intended to get administrator attention for obvious and persistent vandals and spammers only". These are not persistent vandals; they come in, place it, and run away proud of themselves leaving us to clean up after them. Being given sufficient warnings to stop is pointless because they do it the once, get reverted, and have already logged off by then, making WP:AIV useless in this case. However, it's your call; if you feel protection isn't needed, I'll wash my hands of it as I don't watch that article (I have other editing to do). CycloneGU (talk) 23:14, 20 July 2011 (UTC)
Article "SliderAsia"
I'm the original writer and owner of the script, as well as Founder of the program and I can grant Wikipedia to use my text as I entered. The process seems too complicated for me, can you help? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Stanleywlchen (talk • contribs) 23:01, 20 July 2011 (UTC)
File:Wideblank.png
I now realize I inappropriately removed a template for deletion because somehow I missed the actual request which was nested in a request for deletion of multiple files. Just for the record, I thought someone had failed to follow through, now I see that was not the case. A trivial matter, I assume, but not really so sure. --TimL (talk) 00:43, 21 July 2011 (UTC)
Questions
IP:74.109.51.247 has vandalized List of DirecTV channels (United States) three times in the last five days (i.e. they were warned to stop twice and didn't). Why weren't they blocked?
Also List of DirecTV channels (United States) has been vandalized by other IP's in the last two weeks, most of them who've added bogus unsourced information (IP:66.192.63.2, IP: 24.111.88.58, IP:74.109.46.18); I didn't request the page protection because of just one IP vandal. Please reconsider page protection. TomCat4680 (talk) 01:15, 21 July 2011 (UTC)
- IP:74.109.51.247 -
No vandalism since final warning. Re-report if this user resumes vandalising. There has been no disruption at List of DirecTV channels (United States) in the last few days except from the aforementioned IP. Report that IP to WP:AIV if the disruption continues. -FASTILY (TALK) 04:00, 21 July 2011 (UTC)
Paul Little (Author)
Sorry I hit submit instead of preview so the article came up blank. So you deleted it. Its still a stub but Paul has apparently written 700 novels I would call that remarkable :). --Paul the less (talk) 01:24, 21 July 2011 (UTC)
Logicall Fallacy
(Sorry, I obviously misplaced this message originally, pls. accept my apology.) I just want to learn if your standpoint when you blocked me was really like this:
- 1. Let person be advised: "If you are engaged in an article content dispute with another editor, discuss the matter with the editor at their talk page or the article's talk page."
- 2. If that person keeps that rule, block him w/o further notice
???
- Please, explain, if possible, I must admit that for me it is quite tough logic to comoprehend and I'd like to prevent ending up in the same trap twice. THANX in advance
--Stephfo (talk) 20:56, 20 July 2011 (UTC)
- See WP:3RR. Basically, I don't care who's right and who's wrong; if you repeatedly revert another editor's edits without bothering to discuss or compromise with that editor, you will find yourself blocked from editing. At Wikipedia we edit professionally and collegiality. Those who cannot do so are simply prevented from editing. -FASTILY (TALK) 21:01, 20 July 2011 (UTC)
- Sorry, but this explanation obviously does not apply, from time when I was warned that I should only ise talk pages, I used only talk pages AFAIK, if you could prove otherwise I would be pretty much surprised.--Stephfo (talk) 17:08, 21 July 2011 (UTC)
Gio Compario
Hey Fastily. I'm the guy who uploaded the Gio Compario image for the article of the same name. I realise its been deleted but I'm not very good with all the terms and legal issues. The image I used is commonly available online, and is a promotional image of a mascot. I'm not sure what permissions or rules I need to abide by in order to use it. Can you help? Kindest thanks. TR Wolf (talk) 11:10, 21 July 2011 (UTC)
- The file was deleted under per Wikipedia non-free content criteria #1 as a non-free file that could be replaced by an equivalent free version. I presume Mr. Compario is still alive, and a free photo could therefore conceivably be taken of him. That said, I hate to tell you this but that photo is not suitable for Wikipedia. -FASTILY (TALK) 05:22, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
Ffs...
Why delete my image? I thought one of you lot were suppose to merge it to his sons article after deleted the article i made ??? Goldblooded (talk) 13:10, 21 July 2011 (UTC)
- Could you specify the title(s) of the deleted file(s)? It's unclear what you're referring to. -FASTILY (TALK) 05:24, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
FYI
FYI, I userfied an article you deleted. See Wikipedia:Requests_for_undeletion#Alcatel-Lucent_5620_Service_Aware_Manager. Let me know if you think this was not appropriate, but it seemed like a routine request.--SPhilbrickT 15:49, 21 July 2011 (UTC)
Move of KRONE LSA-PLUS
I was going through the pending RM requests and was reading that discussion. The discussion was clean for me that at best it was 'no consensus', and the guidelines and polices would not support the move. Then I noticed that you apparently did move the page. I'm not going to revert that move, but I will ask you to reread the discussion and consider if the move was correct or not. In either case, you need to close the discussion. Vegaswikian (talk) 21:34, 21 July 2011 (UTC)
- If consensus is not in favor of moving the page, then feel free to reverse my move. I had assumed the move to be uncontroversial, requested by User:Tothwolf. -FASTILY (TALK) 05:27, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
Why did you delete my TeenNick Netherlands page? — Preceding unsigned comment added by CoolZoog (talk • contribs) 02:30, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
- It was a page which duplicated an existing article, TeenNick. Feel free to add to that existing article. -FASTILY (TALK) 05:29, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
Please get back to me on my talk page
Hello Fastily, I don't know if you are leaving messages for me some place, but I haven't heard a response from you. Please leave something about my article on my talk page soon.
DarkTerror (talk) 06:16, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
- I don't leave messages on other people's talk pages unless I am trying to contact them. See User_talk:Fastily/Archive_4#Unncessary_Deletion -FASTILY (TALK) 06:18, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
TripleA deletion
Hi Fastily,
I wish to ask why you deleted the page "TripleA" without looking at or addressing any of the comments within the talk page. After someone tagged TripleA for speedy deletion, Within the space of half a day there were about 10 or more users who had "Contested" that deletion.
What good is the "Contest proposed deletion" button for, if the people deleting articles don't bother to read and address the comments by users who are contesting the proposed deletion?
You could have read them, responded to at least one of them, and waited a few days for the users to at least read your response before you deleted both the talk page and the article.
I just can't wrap my head around how you can delete articles without even addressing the users who are contesting it. Its not like this page is vandalism or graffiti, or that the user's comments were impolite or personal attacks. If there is a complaint about the content of the page, then make that complaint known. As far as I know, the only reason this page was deleted was because approximately 2 years ago it had previously been deleted; and no effort was made to see if the reasons why it was deleted before had been addressed in the intervening time.
Thanks for your reply, V — Preceding unsigned comment added by Veqryn (talk • contribs) 06:56, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
- The page was deleted in the past via community discussion. You may request that the community's past decision to delete the page be overturned at WP:DRV. If enough users agree with you, the article will be restored. -FASTILY (TALK) 07:01, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
This doesn't answer the question of why you did not respond to a single user's comments.
Again, what is the purpose of the "Contest Proposed Deletion" button, if you aren't even going to so much as read the contesting comments of the users? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Veqryn (talk • contribs) 07:12, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
recently created implausible redirect
Why did you delete that? It makes full sense. If you just examined it, maybe you wouldn't have thought it was nonsense. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ubergeekpie (talk • contribs) 23:09, 22 July 2011 (UTC) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lil_columbus — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ubergeekpie (talk • contribs) 23:05, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
Hi, Can you explain why you deleted files IWMphotoQ012379, IWM Q50888, IWM Q12647 and IWM Q12620 without warning? There is no copyright problems as they are covered by British Government copyright. The file name is the catalogue number of the Imperial War Museum which links the photo to its copyright and other information all of which is available on the web. --Rskp (talk) 06:43, 18 July 2011 (UTC)
- You need to specify the whole filename before I can help you. Additionally, if I deleted the "file" as a "recently created implausible redirect", it just means that only the original file has been moved to another name (which is easily be viewable by navigating to deleted title), and that the original title/redirect has been deleted. -FASTILY (TALK) 06:52, 18 July 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks. Two of the files are File:Hong Kong Mountain gun battery in action (November 1917).jpg. This one was changed by [delta] some time ago. The only file I have been able to identify of the group of numbers above is
File:4th Sussex Regiment marching through Bethlehem, 9 December 1917.jpeg. I have no way of identifying what the others have been changed to or what articles they are in. All I have is your delete log. --Rskp (talk) 02:38, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
- File:4th Sussex Regiment marching through Bethlehem, 9 December 1917.jpeg was never deleted and File:Hong Kong Mountain gun battery in action (November 1917).jpg was transferred to Commons by another admin. Are you sure you're not confusing me with someone else? -FASTILY (TALK) 02:41, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
- Well it was your log - that's where I got your name. The files you deleted are listed above in my initial contact - "... deleted files IWMphotoQ012379, IWM Q50888, IWM Q12647 and IWM Q12620 ..." I thought it was a fairly straightforward question why were they deleted; or are you being deliberately unhelpful? --Rskp (talk) 01:54, 20 July 2011 (UTC)
- It has occurred to me that what you have been asking for is the exact old file names - they are
- Well it was your log - that's where I got your name. The files you deleted are listed above in my initial contact - "... deleted files IWMphotoQ012379, IWM Q50888, IWM Q12647 and IWM Q12620 ..." I thought it was a fairly straightforward question why were they deleted; or are you being deliberately unhelpful? --Rskp (talk) 01:54, 20 July 2011 (UTC)
- File:4th Sussex Regiment marching through Bethlehem, 9 December 1917.jpeg was never deleted and File:Hong Kong Mountain gun battery in action (November 1917).jpg was transferred to Commons by another admin. Are you sure you're not confusing me with someone else? -FASTILY (TALK) 02:41, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
- File:AWM photo J06585.jpg
- File:El Arish 00059v.jpg
- File:IWM Q12620.jpeg
- File:IWM Q12647.jpeg
- File:IWM Q50888.jpeg
- File:IWmphotoQ 012379.jpg
Does this help? --Rskp (talk) 06:29, 21 July 2011 (UTC)
- I've duplicated the log of File:AWM photo J06585.jpg below. Tell me, what is so confusing or difficult to read about this log? If you can read it, do tell me what information you were able to learn/discern from it.
- -FASTILY (TALK) 07:51, 21 July 2011 (UTC)
- Just in passing, I noticed multiple users have answered these exact same questions on your on your talk page. If you have something to ask me that you haven't already asked someone else, then, ask away. Otherwise, this conversation is over; I have not the time to repeat what others have already stated. -FASTILY (TALK) 07:56, 21 July 2011 (UTC)
Regarding a recent image deletion
I stumbled upon a this mess and badgered Ironholds into undeleting it. Everything has been fixed with it now. While from a purely policy standpoint I can't fault you, I'm still going to fault you. The editor was not a newbie, so he should have stuck an information template in, but at the same time deletion was not the best option, as fixing it was pretty easy. This user is a valuable member of the Numismatics WikiProject, and has a whole lot of high quality images under his belt. This incident might have chased him off the project for good, which would be pretty terrible. Just letting you know. Sven Manguard Wha? 05:09, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
- Oh, so I'm no longer allowed to err? Shocking. -FASTILY (TALK) 05:16, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
- I'm disappointed in your response. I wanted to chew you out, not counting the time it took for me to convince another admin to undelete the image, it took less than two minutes to build that page back up to code. We lost an editor over this. We lost someone who did a lot of good work, who has been around doing good work for years, over this. Believe me, I wanted to rail on you. I didn't though, because you were within policy in your deletion, even if the expenditure of even a tiny bit of effort and a tiny bit of common sense on your part would have rendered deletion completely unnecessary. Responding here with a flippant and sarcastic response is in my view unacceptable. You have the right to err, but you're expected to own up to your mistakes when you do, and you damned well don't have the right to blow off valid concerns like that. Sven Manguard Wha? 08:12, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
- At first I believed I had made a mistake, but I just had a look at the file history, compared timestamps, and found that my deletion was well within policy. Sven, I always considered you to be a friend and valued colleague, but the way you handled this incident was nothing short of utterly atrocious. First, you ask Ironholds to undelete the photo, which logically makes no sense; whatever happened to asking the deleting admin? Second, you come to my talk page, attempting to "chew me out" over a deletion that was within policy. Who the hell do you think you are? Get off my talk page. -FASTILY (TALK) 18:36, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
- I didn't go to you for an undeletion because you're not on the IRC, and with an editor in distress, I didn't want to slow down the process of fixing the problem when I could could do it in real time. Since I knew it was an image of a coin (and therefore I knew the date from the coin itself, the type of coin from the title, and the authorship from the license template), I was able to fill everything in. I didn't skip over you to slight you, I skipped over you because I wanted to make sure it got done as fast as possible hoping that we might be able to retain Bobby131313.
- As for the issue of policy, I always have maintained that you were within policy. The gist of my comment was that sticking purely to policy wasn't the best option in the situation.
- Finally, I didn't chew you out until I saw your response. I thought I was being quite cordial before that.
- I don't remember having a great deal of interaction with you before this, but I don't want to spoil our relationship or make any enemies over this. I suppose I'll take your advice and avoid this page for a while. Hopefully Bobby will come back, the two of us will cool off, and in a few weeks this will be the vaguest of recollections. Sven Manguard Wha? 22:14, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
- At first I believed I had made a mistake, but I just had a look at the file history, compared timestamps, and found that my deletion was well within policy. Sven, I always considered you to be a friend and valued colleague, but the way you handled this incident was nothing short of utterly atrocious. First, you ask Ironholds to undelete the photo, which logically makes no sense; whatever happened to asking the deleting admin? Second, you come to my talk page, attempting to "chew me out" over a deletion that was within policy. Who the hell do you think you are? Get off my talk page. -FASTILY (TALK) 18:36, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
- I'm disappointed in your response. I wanted to chew you out, not counting the time it took for me to convince another admin to undelete the image, it took less than two minutes to build that page back up to code. We lost an editor over this. We lost someone who did a lot of good work, who has been around doing good work for years, over this. Believe me, I wanted to rail on you. I didn't though, because you were within policy in your deletion, even if the expenditure of even a tiny bit of effort and a tiny bit of common sense on your part would have rendered deletion completely unnecessary. Responding here with a flippant and sarcastic response is in my view unacceptable. You have the right to err, but you're expected to own up to your mistakes when you do, and you damned well don't have the right to blow off valid concerns like that. Sven Manguard Wha? 08:12, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
Concepting
Hello Fastily,
The article I posted on Concepting has been deleted because: No citation to verify the existence of such term. Ik have added a reference to the book of Jan Rijkenberg who coined this term. Why is this not sufficient as a reference, and what would you need as a reference for the article to be accepted?
Best regards,
Gugi — Preceding unsigned comment added by Gugi7 (talk • contribs) 08:49, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
- Have you read User:Fastily/E#PROD and familiarized yourself with the WP:PROD process? Please come back once you have. -FASTILY (TALK) 18:38, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
Joel Beck
Not clear why Joel Beck self-portrait was deleted, since it had rationale and he is not a living person. [12] Pepso2 (talk) 10:34, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
- The additions you made did not address adequately the concerns raised in corresponding FfD discussion. In the addition(s) you made to Joel Beck, you failed to "demonstrate that this work of art is critical to the reader's understanding of the topic and not merely a decorative picture to look at". -FASTILY (TALK) 18:44, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
Fastily (talk | contribs) deleted "Aqualet" (G11: Unambiguous advertising or promotion)
Hello Fastily. I have rewritten the article to be in encyclopedic style this night, but it was deleted anyway. This article was in neutral style explaining the new development of Ground Effect Vehicle (GEV) that you don't have at English language at Wiki. Wiki have information about this GEV but only at Russian version.
I am part of this GEV development and of course I want that people know our new GEVs that coming to this world. You can name it Advertising or Promotions, but I think it is good for you to get information from manufactures, from idea-holders, from patent-holders. Right now Wikipedia have an information about old developments of GEVs and not a lot information about new ones.
Also, someone deleted one my sentence from CURRENT DEVELOPMENT at this article: Ground effect vehicle. I just wrote there that our company Aquagen working on a new GEV at this time.
My article deleted: Aqualet
Please tell me what we can do, and if nothing - I will not be adding anymore to Wikipedia :(
Vakulin (talk) 10:51, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G11 -FASTILY (TALK) 18:46, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
Hi. Could you please take a look at this user? It appears they have been using the rollback tool to revert good faith edits several times. I don't think they quite understand what vandalism is yet.--v/r - TP 13:59, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
Database reports deletions
Hi. Please restore the following pages:
- Wikipedia:Database reports/Indefinitely fully protected talk pages/3
- Wikipedia:Database reports/Indefinitely fully protected talk pages/4
- Wikipedia:Database reports/Indefinitely fully protected talk pages/5
- Wikipedia:Database reports/Indefinitely fully protected talk pages/6
I'm not sure why there were deleted. They contain historical information and they were marked as being blanked. --MZMcBride (talk) 16:05, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
- My bad, I had assumed we no longer needed those pages since they had been cleared. -FASTILY (TALK) 18:53, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks for the restores. :-) There's some magic in {{DBR index}} that hides them (or should, at least) when they're "blanked". They'll be re-created when the report grows again and it can be helpful to have the history accessible in general (/3 had 118 revs).
- I think I saw you lifting a bunch of old protections at some point on user talk pages. Thanks for that. It's been bothering me for ages. :-) --MZMcBride (talk) 19:37, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
Can you lower the protection level on this redirect? I'm autoconfirmed and I still can't edit it, which I'd like to do, since this page ought to redirect to the album itself rather than to one of the album's performers. Silvercitychristmasisland (talk) 17:54, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
- Done Sounds reasonable. Given the recent updates, protection seems moot now, but I think I'll let it run to expiry just in case. -FASTILY (TALK) 19:02, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
- Thank you. I have Done what I wanted to do there. Silvercitychristmasisland (talk) 21:26, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
- Thank you. I have
Quasamodo Article deletion
A! message about not enough information. I apologize but I am a new user and instead of pressing "page preview" I was pressing save file. I will add more info now.
Thank you and I pologize for the inconvenience. CJ — Preceding unsigned comment added by OriginalCrackerJack (talk • contribs) 19:17, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
No evidence of permission
I've noticed that you've recently been tagging images that I've transferred to Commons with {{di-no permission}} or {{subst:npd}} on Commons. I'm curious what the general rule is about this; should images whose descriptions list different authors and uploaders but claim that it's the same person—as is the case with File:Odell Lake and Diamond Peak.jpg—be tagged for speedy deletion? Jsayre64 (talk) 20:45, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
- You are correct; general rule of thumb - if the information on the file description page contradicts/refutes itself or is ambiguous in terms of attrition information, it should be tagged for speedy deletion instead of being moved to commons. -FASTILY (TALK) 07:31, 23 July 2011 (UTC)
Copyright problems on dog breed articles -- part 3?
Hi, sorry to bother again (you have the busiest talk page I've seen), and thanks for dealing with the previous issues. I believe we may have another from the same editor (patterns match): diff Phrases like "saber tail" and "conical muzzle" are not common at all, and some others are suspicious as well -- but I don't know if suspicion alone is enough to revert this edit. Thanks again, Anna talk 01:03, 23 July 2011 (UTC)
- No worries, it's all good. I've blocked User:98.215.17.147 (self-admitted sockpuppet) and extended Trigg Hound 2's block to indefinite for block evasion. Hope that helps. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 07:28, 23 July 2011 (UTC)
Can I hear a response sometime.
DarkTerror (talk) 03:36, 23 July 2011 (UTC)
- #Please get back to me on my talk page -FASTILY (TALK) 07:28, 23 July 2011 (UTC)
Template:Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs roster
Just curious on your thoughts for the successful Speedy Delete of Template:Trenton Devils roster, while asking for a nomination of Template:Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs roster within WP:TfD. Thank you. EricRodgers (talk) 16:13, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
- While I did delete Template:Trenton Devils roster (I assumed it to be non-controversial, since the template was orphaned, and by your logic, outdated), seeing how the Template:Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs roster was still used in an article, I figured it would be best to nominate that template at WP:TfD. However, some consistency wouldn't hurt. I've restored Template:Trenton Devils roster so you can list it at WP:TfD. -FASTILY (TALK) 18:58, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
- I have since removed Template:Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs roster from the article, for the reason of outdated-ness. I'm under the feeling that both should just be deleted. If you'd rather them be listed at WP:TfD, I can do so. EricRodgers (talk) 23:36, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
Thanks for granting me Autopatrolled
Thanks Fastily, Nice to see you and thanks for it. --—Assassin'S Creed (talk) 07:09, 23 July 2011 (UTC)
Hi
After discussion with User:Gurt Posh I was going to request the undeleting of the article "Red Centre". I will remove or you can remove all the links. I put them their only because it provided expanded information and images of each locality within that famous local drive "Red Centre Way". You will note, I did cross link to other Wiki articles where they existed.
Shirt58 mentioned that there is another short article on the "Red Center", it is actually spelt wrong, and is not quite right. The Red Centre is used colloquially to describe a region that varies depending on who is using, however, it is more recognised as a smaller region that is centred around Alice Springs, which is also now further defined by the launch of the local government new tourism drive initiative of the "Red Centre Way". thanks Ausemade (talk) 10:07, 23 July 2011 (UTC)
- Did you want a userspace draft? Additionally, is User:Colin2008 an account that belongs to you? -FASTILY (TALK) 21:58, 23 July 2011 (UTC)
Temporary full-protection of Exit International
Hello, Fastily! There is an protection request requarding the page Exit International for you to respond to.
- Reason: Edit warring / Content Dispute
- Additional comment: Someone is violating the 3RR. If he continues edit warring, you may take him to AIV or 3RR noticeboard. Thank you.
Reguards, StormContent (talk) 14:56, 23 July 2011 (UTC)
- I commented on this. It does not merit page protection when one editor is involved. I'm keeping an eye out for the fourth revert, to which I'll revert myself and go to 3RR. CycloneGU (talk) 15:30, 23 July 2011 (UTC)
Already done.. I saw DeltaQuad protect the page earlier, so it's an Already done request per WP:RPP. After unprotection, I'm looking for the next revert, so I can take users involved in this edit warring to AIV or 3RR noticeboard. You can help! StormContent (talk) 01:16, 24 July 2011 (UTC)
Uh...
No offense, but Gfoley4 is not entirely correct. A block notice is not allowed to be removed from a talk page while the block is active. It's right in the template for some, if not all, blocks. The IP is removing the block template. This can be seen as disruptive and warrant a block to talk page editing privileges, at the very least. In that sense, the request might have been brought to the wrong venue by the editor. CycloneGU (talk) 15:00, 23 July 2011 (UTC)
- I hardly consider block notice removal adequate grounds for complete revocation of talk page access. Frankly, I fail to see the harm in doing so. -FASTILY (TALK) 22:01, 23 July 2011 (UTC)
File:Blumlein Pair.svg
You deleted this file under CSD F2, but the image appeared to be working fine (for years now) and was in use on the page Blumlein Pair. That page looks a bit off now as one of the three images is missing. It did not appear to be corrupt to me, although now that the image has been deleted I can't investigate. What was the problem, and why didn't you consider it appropriate to just request a new version to fix any problem? -- cmhTC 15:35, 23 July 2011 (UTC)
- I corresponded with the person who nominated it. It was technically corrupted but displayed fine. Would have been better to just request a new version. -- cmhTC 18:37, 23 July 2011 (UTC)
Thanks for unprotecting the article. It has been reverted back to article from redirect as per consensus. If edit waring begins again please protect again as at that point i will give up. Warburton1368 (talk) 21:31, 23 July 2011 (UTC)
HostArmor™
Bloody hell, that was fastily work indeed. I loaded it, and it said last edited 6 secs. You'd already done the deed! Peridon (talk) 22:14, 23 July 2011 (UTC)
- I just saw it and deleted it, didn't think it was that fast ;) Best, FASTILY (TALK) 22:21, 23 July 2011 (UTC)
Request to undo deletion of :2083 - A European Declaration of Independence
The authenticity of the manifesto has now been confirmed by Norwegian Television: see here.
Rapidly-changing news events churn up a lot of dreck, but apparently this particular piece of dreck is authentic. The Times gives full sourcing.
Serpyllum (talk) 23:46, 23 July 2011 (UTC)
Me, who created the page, also agrees that the page should be undeleted. There are several sources confirming that Anders Behring Breivik created this book, or text. --Kler80 (talk) 23:49, 23 July 2011 (UTC)
- I see. It appears the topic obviously isn't a hoax. Whether it meets the notability criteria is a different issue. I've restored the page for now. -FASTILY (TALK) 00:30, 24 July 2011 (UTC)
- I, who nominated the page for speedy (and reads Norwegian), read Kier's other entries, found the Dagbaldet.no article, went to remove the CSD from the page, but in just that second, it was deleted. I support an undelete. My nom for speedy was both in error and came too fast. Apology for that. (The link to a torrent in EL should be taken out.) MarB4 •ɯɒɹ• 05:17, 24 July 2011 (UTC)
- And I turned it into a redirect into Anders Behring Breivik on the snowy assumption that the book is not notable, but the author is. BTW, thank you for the unprotection of Anders Behring Breivik, takes fortitude to tell a fellow admin "dude, u doin it rong". :) --Cerejota (talk) 01:51, 24 July 2011 (UTC)
Hello
I was wondering if you could do a history merge for proper attribution for me. Could you please merge User:Calvin999/Sandbox3 into Loud (Rihanna album)? please and thank you. (You're watchlisted btw so dont ping me :P ) - (CK)Lakeshade - talk2me - 00:29, 24 July 2011 (UTC)
- Done -FASTILY (TALK) 00:41, 24 July 2011 (UTC)
- Oh no.... perhaps it was done wrong as it deleted all the previous history on Loud =/ Should the merge be undone? - (CK)Lakeshade - talk2me - 00:42, 24 July 2011 (UTC)
- aaaand ignore that it was corrected. - (CK)Lakeshade - talk2me - 00:43, 24 July 2011 (UTC)
- Oh no.... perhaps it was done wrong as it deleted all the previous history on Loud =/ Should the merge be undone? - (CK)Lakeshade - talk2me - 00:42, 24 July 2011 (UTC)
Anders Behring Breivik
In removing the protection, you forgot to put the semi-protection on. Vandals are burning Rome! Please halp!--Cerejota (talk) 01:58, 24 July 2011 (UTC)
- It's all gonna be OK.
However, sticking a temp semi-protection on the page would be a good thing, at this point (there's an open request for it at WP:RFPP).
— V = IR (Talk • Contribs) 02:00, 24 July 2011 (UTC)
Yeah, "Wrestlemania XXVIII" has a content dispute.
I'll agree with that. My point is that, once the WWE came forward with the storyline having Daniel Bryan cash his Money in the Bank briefcase for a match at Wrestlemania XXVIII (see the MitB link if you don't understand completely what's going on), then his match became no more nor less confirmed than the announced match between John Cena and The Rock. I don't believe we can include one match without the other -- so it is a "both or neither" scenario! --Starcade (talk) 01:18, 24 July 2011 (UTC)
- Turns out this should not be classed as a content dispute. Myself and another editor has found the daniel bryan match breaches WP:Crystal and WP:OR both wikipedia policy. RockVcena does not because it has been advertised by wwe outside of the scripted tv shows. Also looking at this users talk page it looks like he has caused trouble on wrestling articles before. There is plenty of warnings from other users on there i.e edit warning/vandalism warnings (Ruth-2013 (talk) 17:49, 24 July 2011 (UTC))
- HOW? First off, it's not Original Research, the WWE has sourced that he made the announcement on the 7/22 Smackdown on their own site! Second, how in the bloody Hell can you not invoke "CARD SUBJECT TO CHANGE" on Rock-Cena this far out? I feel like I've been dropped on my head in some sort of Bizarro World where people can tell me what is going on, lie to my face, and force me to believe it. It's almost as if you guys don't want him in the match (nor in WWE) at all, and are trying to impose that on the rest of us!
- In addition: If we're going to go that route, we must remove all references to any wrestling match going forward unless it is actually advertised on a money-making project subsidiary to the WWE -- Bye-bye Mysterio/Miz for tomorrow night, at that point. --Starcade (talk) 20:57, 24 July 2011 (UTC)
- You have caused a lot of issues has shown on the articles talk page, another member agrees that bryan match breaches policy. You should not take a dispute to an admin talk page and re read the policy and go back to the main articles page when you have better understanding of wikipedia policy.(Ruth-2013 (talk) 21:30, 24 July 2011 (UTC))
- Turns out this should not be classed as a content dispute. Myself and another editor has found the daniel bryan match breaches WP:Crystal and WP:OR both wikipedia policy. RockVcena does not because it has been advertised by wwe outside of the scripted tv shows. Also looking at this users talk page it looks like he has caused trouble on wrestling articles before. There is plenty of warnings from other users on there i.e edit warning/vandalism warnings (Ruth-2013 (talk) 17:49, 24 July 2011 (UTC))
Confirmed RfPerm
Hey Fastily, hope I find you well. Just wanted to give you another reminder that it helps things along if instead of marking requests for confirmed where the user is already autoconfirmed as 
Not done you instead use Already done. Cheers, - Kingpin13 (talk) 06:40, 24 July 2011 (UTC)
Just being friendly
SwisterTwister has given you a cookie! Cookies promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. You can Spread the "WikiLove" by giving someone else a cookie, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend.
To spread the goodness of cookies, you can add {{subst:Cookie}} to someone's talk page with a friendly message, or eat this cookie on the giver's talk page with {{subst:munch}}!
I know how working hard on Wikipedia can build up an appetite, so I hope this cookie will make you smile after loads of reverting vandalism/deleting pages. SwisterTwister talk 07:26, 24 July 2011 (UTC)
Back From Ashes band photo.jpg
According to the deletion log, File:Back From Ashes band photo.jpg was deleted because there was a free equivalent. If there is a free equivalent, where do I find this free equivalent?--Jax 0677 (talk) 08:10, 24 July 2011 (UTC)
- That is correct. Per non-free content criterion #1, Wikipedia cannot accept non-free photos of groups/bands which are still active, as a free equivalent could still conceivably be created. For a full list of what this entails, see WP:NFC#UUI -FASTILY (TALK) 03:11, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
MONEY 220
HI WHY U TAKE AWAY MY HARD DONE TIME MY PAGE WAS NOT DONE YET. HOW DO U LIKE IT IF I TAKE AWAY YOUR STUFF HUM SO IM TRY AGIN IF U DONT LIKE IT SO BE I DONT GIVE A WHAT OK.
IM A TRY TO PUT DOWN EVERY THING OK. THIS TIME DONT DELETE PAGE UNTIL ITS DONE.......
Hi Fastily. I noticed you recently accorded this user autopatrolled rights. Actually, he has a lot of problems and has accepted to stop patrolling new pages in order not to be blocked for disruptive editing. It's entirely up to you, but I don't think he's any way near competent enough to be autopatrolled yet. Cheers, --Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 09:09, 24 July 2011 (UTC)
- I saw. But I gave the right to him anyways because he's created 100+ mostly non-problematic articles. He may not understand CSD criteria, but that doesn't mean he can't create articles which are compliant with policy. If the right becomes a problem of some sort, feel free to remove the it. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 03:16, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
I've only just noticed your deletion of this article. iChat were an actual company who released an actual product that was written about in the mainstream press (For example [13]). I think that surpasses the minimum level for notability. Any chance of it being undeleted?
(It's taken me a year to notice this - I don't log in to edit very often) --Dtcdthingy (talk) 18:58, 24 July 2011 (UTC)
- The article was deleted via the WP:PROD process, so you may request it's undeletion. Before I do so, please be sure to familiarize yourself with WP:PROD and User:Fastily/E#PROD if you haven't already done so. -FASTILY (TALK) 03:17, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
User:Lopeztonight.
Hi Fastily,
You recently blocked Lopeztonight (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log) for 24hrs after edit warring on Bionic (Christina Aguilera album). Following the expiry of his/her block, the first thing he/she has done is to go back to reverting/edit warring. — Lil_℧niquℇ №1 [talk] 22:02, 24 July 2011 (UTC)
- Already blocked by Black Kite. Cheers, FASTILY (TALK) 03:18, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
Deletion of .264 Warrior Magnum
Please do not delete the 264 Warrior Magnum information. It is not a hoax! The reason others claim that it's a hoax is because it is considered a competitor of the 6.5pm Grendel. We have found that the 6.5 mm Grendel's fans have redirecting all competitors to the 6.5mm Grendel wikipedia page. There are plenty of references for the 264 Warrior Magnum and there are plenty of products to support the legitimacy of the 264 Warrior Magnum page. This is just a marketing ploy for the 6.5mm Geendel. I would like to have this page protected from anyone editing it.
I'm just an avid benchrest shooter who has been using this wildcat cartridge for many years. I am not a dealer or manufacturer, just someone who has been shooting this round for 15 years. If you feel the need to ask me any questions, please feel free to contact me at mike32407@yahoo.com.
Thank you for your time and consideration. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mike32407 (talk • contribs) 22:12, 24 July 2011 (UTC)
- I only deleted the redirect to the page after the original page at .264 warrior magnum was deleted. The admin you're looking for is Fences and windows. -FASTILY (TALK) 03:19, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
Editor block
Since you've warned this editor, I thought I'd ask if Oneononetvseries should be blocked or not? The editor's been given a final warning and now I posted one five days after for the same issue. Dan56 (talk) 23:24, 24 July 2011 (UTC)
Since you're the one that full-protected it, I figure I'd mention that someone is requesting extension of the protection on RFPP. - Penwhale | dance in the air and follow his steps 23:26, 24 July 2011 (UTC)
I smell a sock
Under WP:DUCK im positive User:PD.Baker24 is a sock of banned user Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Iluvrihanna24/Archive. Exhibiting exact same behavior, both user names end with "24" i can go on and on as ive personally dealt with the banner user many times. Id reported this myself to sock puppet investigations but i dont know how. - (CK)Lakeshade - talk2me - 02:13, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
- Been dealt with, thanks anyways. - (CK)Lakeshade - talk2me - 02:44, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
Reconsider block
Hi Fastily, can I ask you to reconsider your block of Dotcomjock83 (talk · contribs)? His edits weren't vandalism, rather good-faith efforts to add links to the official sites of former NFL players where they exist (example). I mistook his efforts as spam at first, but after receiving an email from him and trying to help out I think he was actually trying to improve articles. Regards, Dabomb87 (talk) 04:36, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
- Sounds reasonable. I'll leave the final judgement call to you. Best, FASTILY (TALK) 04:48, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
Why Template:Fb team Placido de Castro" (G2: Test page) ???
05:30, 25 July 2011 Fastily (talk | contribs) deleted "Template:Fb team Placido de Castro" (G2: Test page) --Langholz8 (talk) 05:49, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
- And what was exactly was the purpose of Template:Fb team Placido de Castro? -FASTILY (TALK) 05:55, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
- What is the use of Fb team ?? I can not understand the purpose of the question --Langholz8 (talk) 06:00, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
- I asked you why you created the aforementioned page. -FASTILY (TALK) 06:02, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
- For a football season article Campeonato Brasileiro Série D --Langholz8 (talk) 06:08, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
- i think your question is stupid - Are there other reasons to create a fb team templ. ?--Langholz8 (talk) 06:10, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
- I asked you why you created the aforementioned page. -FASTILY (TALK) 06:02, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
- What is the use of Fb team ?? I can not understand the purpose of the question --Langholz8 (talk) 06:00, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
Question
I'm curious about why you deleted User talk:68.58.250.7 under G6. I only ask because the page was on my watchlist, but I have no idea why I put it there. The IP has no contribs, so I don't know why I would have watchlisted it. Beyond My Ken (talk) 06:22, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
- Looks like you created the page with the text "{{tb|Talk:Trepanning}}". As to why you did that, you'll have to ask yourself. This IP has never made a single contribution (both deleted or live) to Wikipedia. -FASTILY (TALK) 06:24, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
- Looks like a typo on my part, probably from a sloppy cut-and-paste. I was looking for User:68.58.250.73. Thanks for the comeback. Beyond My Ken (talk) 06:29, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
TripleA
Bad deletion. The original charge against TripleA (that it lacks notability) is completely bogus.
I challenge you to justify to me how a game like "Attack" is notable or a competing game engine like "Game Table Online" is notable but TripleA is not. It's important for Wikipedia to demonstrate consistency on these issues--in this case Wikipedia has not...
TripleA is notable IN ITSELF as achievement (eg developing a completely open-source user-generated strategy game engine) that has drawn praise from many quarters. The unjustified deletions are very frustrating to the community and gives rise to the belief in some quarters that open-source programming is being censored. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.58.147.233 (talk) 15:26, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
- (talk page stalker)Not only your subject has to be notable, your article must show notability, which apparently it didn't. Notability is attached from reliable, 3rd-party, independent sources. When you say "many quarters", please give specific links. See Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/TripleA (computer game) for more details. For the article to be reincluded it will have to follow our manual of style, reliable sources policy, and most importantly here, our notability policy.Jasper Deng (talk) 16:48, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
- The TripleA page had been entirely rewritten and sourced. Where is the deletion discussion for that new article? I see only the old log which does not apply as that discussion was for a different article. I feel this new article was deleted without proper consideration. White Elk 00:04, 24 July 2011 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by AWhiteElk (talk • contribs)
- The reason for speedy deletion was listed as G4. G4 does NOT apply! I had rewritten the entirety of that article! Here is the article as nominated for deletion on January 25, 2010. Here is the article as tagged for speedy deletion on July 21, 2011. Nothing of the original article remained. The new article was in no way similar to that of the old. As to notability, I am curious if the new references prove notability. The article should be judged for deletion/improvement based on it's current state. Help us to write a better article. Be constructive as opposed to destructive, please! BTW, is CNET notable enough? White Elk 03:43, 24 July 2011 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by AWhiteElk (talk • contribs)
- If that is the case, go ahead and re-create the article. -FASTILY (TALK) 03:06, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
- Will do. And indeed it was the case! Deleting admin need only have casually per-viewed the edit history to see that it is so. Speedy delete was uncalled for. I question your motivation to delete articles if your not willing to show some due diligence. The article needs updating, and we've some new references to add. Once done, I or another, will submit the article for review by Cirt, the admin who originally deleted the article last year. White Elk 14:52, 25 July 2011 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by AWhiteElk (talk • contribs)
- If that is the case, go ahead and re-create the article. -FASTILY (TALK) 03:06, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
- The reason for speedy deletion was listed as G4. G4 does NOT apply! I had rewritten the entirety of that article! Here is the article as nominated for deletion on January 25, 2010. Here is the article as tagged for speedy deletion on July 21, 2011. Nothing of the original article remained. The new article was in no way similar to that of the old. As to notability, I am curious if the new references prove notability. The article should be judged for deletion/improvement based on it's current state. Help us to write a better article. Be constructive as opposed to destructive, please! BTW, is CNET notable enough? White Elk 03:43, 24 July 2011 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by AWhiteElk (talk • contribs)
- The TripleA page had been entirely rewritten and sourced. Where is the deletion discussion for that new article? I see only the old log which does not apply as that discussion was for a different article. I feel this new article was deleted without proper consideration. White Elk 00:04, 24 July 2011 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by AWhiteElk (talk • contribs)
South Sudan draft page
In regards to your recent deletion of Talk:South Sudan/new country, I thought I should just note that the history between that draft and the actual page may not be intact (due to a copypaste move at the time and the obvious massive attention etc.), and is probably worth looking into. Regards, Chipmunkdavis (talk)
- Looked through the deleted history, and it looks like another admin already handled it. -FASTILY (TALK) 19:31, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
History-merges
- After you perform a history-merge (histmerge), please log it in Wikipedia:Cut and paste move repair holding pen#Completed requests. Thanks. Anthony Appleyard (talk) 09:26, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
Oops! I guess I need some help?
Fastily, You have deleted my definition of Search Engine Tunneling because of G11. While I do not intent to advertise anything I am wondering how I can write this article without doing so. Search Engine Tunneling is new term that's going around the affiliate world and I've heard it on numerous occasions. I did not invent this process and I was more worried about being written up for plagiarism than advertising. What should I do? Should I find a new source? I could care less if any traffic goes to PuzLink's website, it's just I figured their site was THE source to cite. I just feel this is term is an important contribution to the internet and Wiki community and it will be on here eventually just like SEO and SEM. Please give me any advice that you can Sincerely, Publius Publius Pluribus (talk) 16:29, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G11 -FASTILY (TALK) 19:33, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
Article 'Alexey Chuklin'
Hello,
I kindly ask you to restore my article 'Alexey Chuklin'. I was absent for some time so I simply didn't know that it had been nominated for deletion. Here are my arguments: 1. I think A.Chuklin is notable enough taking into account the length of his career (which is rather short). I chose this particular racer when I saw an article about him and read his interview so I'm sure that he has good prospects. 2. There aren't many Russian drivers in Formula races. So each of them is quite important for Russian and European motosport; and Wikipedia articles about them are important for motor racing fans and for the development of this sport here in Russia. 3. There are many similar articles (which by the way present less information than mine) devoted to young racers (for example: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vittorio_Ghirelli). 4. I'm new at Wikipedia, but I did my best to create an objective article with clear referencies, updates, etc. So I think it was a good article which deserves to be restored.
Regards, Oleg Burkov — Preceding unsigned comment added by Olegbv (talk • contribs) 17:29, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
- The article was deleted via the WP:PROD process, so you may request it's undeletion. Before I do so, please be sure to familiarize yourself with WP:PROD and User:Fastily/E#PROD if you haven't already done so. -FASTILY (TALK) 19:34, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
- Hello Fastily, I just wanted to let you know that Olegbv contested the PROD at WP:REFUND; and, therefore, I've restored the article. Cheers. Salvio Let's talk about it! 20:24, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
Thank you kindly
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Thank you for your support |
| Thank you very much for your support on my RfA. I shall endeavor to meet your and the community's expectations as an admin. Qwyrxian (talk) 07:36, 26 July 2011 (UTC) |
Deletion of adzuna article
You have deleted Adzuna under criteria G11 speedy deletion, I believe incorrectly.
I read this article a few days ago and it is seems notable (relevant citations), and the content reads like any other relevant internet website. I believe it is correct procedure to tidy up such an article rather than delete as Fernando mk says here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Adzuna
I would propose reinstatement and editing as necessary.
Moneybagsuk (talk) 12:34, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
I am curious to know what I would need to change in the article so that it is not deleted in the future. Even the talk page with my arguments against the speedy deletion was speedily deleted after a few hours I posted it! It doesn't seem like a very useful or fair reply. Fernando mk (talk) 09:25, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
Early Life of Fanny Crosby
I am surprised you deleted the newly created article Early Life of Fanny Crosby, citing A10. As this article was created as a consensus on the talk page to split the main article Fanny Crosby into several sub-articles that could be more intricate in detail and would have the effect of eventually reducing main article to a more manageable size when it is written in summary style. I cannot see how one can avoid a temporary situation where there is duplicate material. Note the concluding portion of the a10 rationale: "This does not include split pages or any article that expands or reorganizes an existing one or that contains referenced, mergeable material. It also does not include disambiguation pages". I had addressed these concerns previously. Did you read rationale against Speedily delete or did you act too "fastily"?:)smjwalsh (talk) 07:42, 26 July 2011 (UTC)
- What consensus? See this edit by Sitush, "that does not mean that we fork with all the minutiae intact," and especially this one, also by Sitush. Note that we now also have Rescue Mission Ministry of Fanny Crosby, a straight copy of a section of the article before trimming. Drmies (talk) 02:25, 26 July 2011 (UTC)
- We had several editors saying article was too long (a consensus) and at least 2 editors saying splitting the article was the way to go plus the suggestion on the "too lengthy" template. We had no editors opposing splitting. In my mind that constitutes agreement and non-opposition to splitting. Accordingly, I boldly created the sub-article that would address the concerns of the too lengthy folk by following the positive constructive advice of the ones in favour of preserving content. My only fault in retrospect was to wait for citation reformatting to avoid exporting previous system. I apologised and suspended "phase 2" until cite chamging was completed. WP recommends course of action I took, and discusses need for both macropedia and micropedia. Those who want executive summary can read lede of main article, those who want summary info can read main article once rewritten in summary style, and those with more interest in subject can read sub-articles if they interest them. Splitting article indicates content should not be lost ultimately. I believe my approach satisfies diehard deletionists as well as inclusionists. Sitush is doing good job at editing main article. I'm sure you could assist there also, allowing me to work on the sub-articles. Of course, you would then be free to address what you consider to be minutiae.smjwalsh (talk) 07:41, 26 July 2011 (UTC)
- The entire conversation can be seen at Talk:Fanny_Crosby#Citations and overlength. smjwalsh is misunderstanding the situation, unfortunately. There was an article of 300,000 characters or so & which featured high up in the list of long articles & errored out on the WMF servers at each edit. It contained much that was trivia for any article here, many inconsistencies in citations etc, and of what will remain, a split would be appropriate. However, smjwalsh split before tidying up, which basically perpetuates an existing problem across yet more articles. This is ludicrous and merely creates a requirement to duplicate what is turning out to be a mammoth clean up exercise.
- smjwalsh has previously indicated that s/he has experienced similar reactions to their over-lengthy articles on other subjects and, furthermore, has actually agreed that the splits that have now been A10'd were mistaken. My suspicion is that what we have here is someone who conducts phenomenal scholarship but in limited areas and as a consequence is perhaps not all that familiar with the conventions of Wikipedia despite a high edit count. It is unfortunate, and it pains me to have to take a chainsaw to what has been created but, realistically, plenty of people have mentioned the issue over the last few months both on the article talk page and their own, and nothing was happening except further bloating. There were even edits to increase the size while I was trying to reduce it! - Sitush (talk) 19:02, 26 July 2011 (UTC)
- We had several editors saying article was too long (a consensus) and at least 2 editors saying splitting the article was the way to go plus the suggestion on the "too lengthy" template. We had no editors opposing splitting. In my mind that constitutes agreement and non-opposition to splitting. Accordingly, I boldly created the sub-article that would address the concerns of the too lengthy folk by following the positive constructive advice of the ones in favour of preserving content. My only fault in retrospect was to wait for citation reformatting to avoid exporting previous system. I apologised and suspended "phase 2" until cite chamging was completed. WP recommends course of action I took, and discusses need for both macropedia and micropedia. Those who want executive summary can read lede of main article, those who want summary info can read main article once rewritten in summary style, and those with more interest in subject can read sub-articles if they interest them. Splitting article indicates content should not be lost ultimately. I believe my approach satisfies diehard deletionists as well as inclusionists. Sitush is doing good job at editing main article. I'm sure you could assist there also, allowing me to work on the sub-articles. Of course, you would then be free to address what you consider to be minutiae.smjwalsh (talk) 07:41, 26 July 2011 (UTC)
User:Qasimcheema42
Hi Fastily. You might have not noticed, but before your one and only warning, the user already got a one and only warning and a last warning or two. He ignored them all, so he was blocked, and then blocked again. Of course there is not a word of explanation from him on the whole process. He keeps creating inappropriate pages, where he pastes the same copyvio material. In my humble opinion, this already went way beyond the warning level. Best regards. --Muhandes (talk) 22:44, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
- From the peanut gallery: you're referring to All-India Majlis-e-Ahrar, no doubt. I'm blocking them for two weeks for yet another copyvio. Thanks. Fastily, feel free to look over my shoulder and unblock if you don't think it's justified, or adjust for whatever other reason. Drmies (talk) 04:05, 26 July 2011 (UTC)
Case at AN3
Hello Fastily. One of the editors at WP:AN3#User:GandyDancer reported by User:NYyankees51 (Result: Both warned) reopened this case (which you had marked as 'Stale') since he filled in the header wrong. I have reclosed the corrected report as 'Both warned.' You are welcome to look into this and revise my work if you disagree. Thanks, EdJohnston (talk) 04:11, 26 July 2011 (UTC)
MacPaw deletion
Hi Fastily. My name is Max and I'm trying to create an article about MacPaw company on Wikipedia. I truly appreciate your work and understand that thus you make a very important contribution to WikiPedia. However, I don't understand, why you delete articles without giving a chance to explain why it shouldn't be deleted and advice on how it should be rewritten in order to become encyclopedic. I share your opinion that the article about a commercial company may be a simple unambiguous advertising, but I want to avoid that and make everything correct. The company's products have enough mentions on the Internet and the company itself is one of the most well-known and considerable software companies from Ukraine that managed to create a few high-quality apps for Mac. — Preceding unsigned comment added by SimplyMax (talk • contribs) 11:59, 26 July 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G11 -FASTILY (TALK) 18:22, 26 July 2011 (UTC)
Ansell page deletion
Good Day. I noticed that you deleted the following page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ansell I work for Ansell and was in the process of deleting it. Would it be possible if I could get a copy of the deleted page so that i can update it.
thanks so much.
Dina — Preceding unsigned comment added by Dinactate (talk • contribs) 14:31, 26 July 2011 (UTC)
- I can create a userspace draft of the article for you if you like. Let me know. -FASTILY (TALK) 18:23, 26 July 2011 (UTC)
I still think your issue was with the use of the word jihad
and that I was not attacking them directly. I said that I had a problem with their actions, not a problem with them personally. If you look at what I said, that was pretty clear. If you have a problem with my usage of the word "jihad," I won't use it in the future. But if you'll notice, people continue to not read the simple request I have on my talk page to not bother me with these insipid copyright bot notices. What would you suggest I do? My problem is with their behavior and their actions, not with them personally. I do view it as some sort of... religious, high-moral-convictions effort to rid the encyclopedia of content. To me, the word is appropriate. But, eh, I'm not going to argue over it. What do you suggest I do to get people to stop bothering me about these things? What do you suggest I do, if I want to suggest to them that they occupy themselves with more productive things? Surely I have a right to suggest they do that? ... aa:talk 17:31, 26 July 2011 (UTC)
- Add the text "{{nobots}}" somewhere on your talk page. This will prevent any bots from leaving you messages. If you don't want users leaving you messages, I can fully protect your talk page. -FASTILY (TALK) 18:27, 26 July 2011 (UTC)
- No, leaving me messages is fine. That's what talk pages are for. I didn't know about the {{nobots}} template. I'll add that now. That's all I wanted. Well, that and I want people to spend more time on articles and less time fiddling around with meta-activity, but that seems to be a losing battle. Thanks. ... aa:talk 10:15, 27 July 2011 (UTC) (see, I'm not really such a curmudgeon after all)
Steadyhealth page deletion
The page was deleted before CSD was even given a chance to be disputed. It actually happened at the exact time dispute was being submitted. The CSD edit did not point to any specific part of the article that was found to be unbiased and I can't find any section of text more biased that any other similar website page. Was it the question of references, or merely the fact it was the page about privately owned site? - Nninx (talk) 18:51, 26 July 2011 (UTC) nninx
- Is Tanyasteady an account that belongs to you? -FASTILY (TALK) 18:52, 26 July 2011 (UTC)
- No, it doesn't, but I am one of the intented contributors for the Steadhealth page. Therefore issues can be addressed to me as well, so I could try to improve the content in question. - Nninx (talk) 18:58, 26 July 2011 (UTC)Nninx
- I'm confused, please excuse my request for clarification - are you affiliated with "User:Tanyasteady" or "Steadyhealth" in anyway? If so, how? -FASTILY (TALK) 18:59, 26 July 2011 (UTC)
- I was co-writer of the first version of the deleted page, before it was swiftly deleted. I realized there might be objections, so my role is to see how they can be fixed; that is why I checked in on it now - only I still have no details on what was wrong. - Nninx (talk) 19:05, 26 July 2011 (UTC)nninx
- Why does, in any why, either of these affiliations would matter, if I can't get an explanation as to why was this action taken? Nninx —Preceding undated comment added 19:51, 26 July 2011 (UTC).
- Would it at least be possible for me to get the copy of the deleted article so I could use Help Desk assistance, if it's not too much of a bother? That way we might get a better chance of avoiding deletion again. Hope you do understand that it is extremely frustrating to see the hours of work just vanish while similar articles remain unquestioned. - Nninx (talk) 20:37, 26 July 2011 (UTC)nninx
- Please see WP:COI, you appear to have a conflict of interest. I asked you if you were the owner of User:Tanyasteady because users sometimes create multiple accounts to avoid scrutiny, which is, for the record, strictly prohibited on Wikipedia. I won't restore this article, but I will offer to userify it for you. Additionally, you may find the resources at User:Fastily/E#G11 helpful. -FASTILY (TALK) 04:28, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
- COI is obviously the issue that might be posed to any first-time article author, especially in case where subject of the article/actions taken are similar to these. I see no way for me to disprove such claim - newly registered user with complaint about first article tagged as advertising being deleted... Affiliation and having a double account are two different matters, more than one person can, and probably should, be involved in projects like these. Besides, double accounts are easily detected. However, this time around, WP:RFF is definitely going to be consulted. And thanks for resource hints! - Nninx (talk) 07:34, 27 July 2011 (UTC)nninx
- Please see WP:COI, you appear to have a conflict of interest. I asked you if you were the owner of User:Tanyasteady because users sometimes create multiple accounts to avoid scrutiny, which is, for the record, strictly prohibited on Wikipedia. I won't restore this article, but I will offer to userify it for you. Additionally, you may find the resources at User:Fastily/E#G11 helpful. -FASTILY (TALK) 04:28, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
- Would it at least be possible for me to get the copy of the deleted article so I could use Help Desk assistance, if it's not too much of a bother? That way we might get a better chance of avoiding deletion again. Hope you do understand that it is extremely frustrating to see the hours of work just vanish while similar articles remain unquestioned. - Nninx (talk) 20:37, 26 July 2011 (UTC)nninx
- I'm confused, please excuse my request for clarification - are you affiliated with "User:Tanyasteady" or "Steadyhealth" in anyway? If so, how? -FASTILY (TALK) 18:59, 26 July 2011 (UTC)
- No, it doesn't, but I am one of the intented contributors for the Steadhealth page. Therefore issues can be addressed to me as well, so I could try to improve the content in question. - Nninx (talk) 18:58, 26 July 2011 (UTC)Nninx
IP editors repeat violations
Hi, i noticed you blocked 70.115.253.212 however it appears that they are intent on continuing on messing up boxing articles with flag icons which contravene WP:MOSFLAG and messing up ledes with unsourced and not very important to the article ethnicities which is contrary to WP:MOSBIO. They have been reverted by several different editors and have been informed of the guidelines but still continue to persist as [14] shows. Mabuska (talk) 19:38, 26 July 2011 (UTC)
Czech site wrongly posted in the English version
Hi Fastily,
I´m sorry, I didn´t realise I was adding an article to the English version, I was hoping to do it in the Czech version. I wonder if yould you send me the copy of the text so I can put it in the right place? Thank you and sorry about the mishap.
18:53, 26 July 2011 Fastily (talk | contribs) deleted "Programované učení" (A2: Article in a foreign language which exists on another project)
Best Milus — Preceding unsigned comment added by Stocha (talk • contribs) 20:06, 26 July 2011 (UTC)
- Certainly, I've appended the deleted page below - click "edit this page" to view it. -FASTILY (TALK) 04:29, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
Potential block evasion
Hi there, you recently blocked Ross38 (talk · contribs) for removal of the AfD notice on this article - but now a newly created account Soccerschool1 (talk · contribs) has appeared with the same MO. Should we bother with an SPI, or is his QUACK enough? Cheers, GiantSnowman 23:33, 26 July 2011 (UTC)
- Both accounts now blocked indef, and Scott Smith (footballer born 1991) semi-protected. Thanks for letting me know. -FASTILY (TALK) 04:33, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
SOCK Q
Hi Fastily,
I have a question I'm hopeing you can help me with. Recently, a new user MissionNPOVible (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log) arrived at Intelligent design and Vaccine controversy pushing the standard argumentative and disruptive fringe POV that you can read from any number of blocked/banned editors in the article's respective talk pages. The user on their talk page has admitted to having previous accounts but will not disclose the account history, and although the user page makes it seem like the account exists to give third opinions and although the user has claimed on multiple occasions that they have no particular interest in these articles, since they jumped into these two articles they have barely touched any others.
Furthermore, they arrived at the vaccine article in an RFC to defend a source consensus said was terrible, and that source was first introduced by an IP days before.
My question is: do I have enough here to file an SPI even though I have no idea who the sockmaster could be?
Thanks so much. Noformation Talk 00:33, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
Hoax?
You deleted Valasca as a hoax, but I'm not sure that it was. I just did a quick search (enough to conclude that it probably wasn't a hoax) and found this. Now, I can't completely remember the content of the article; however, I am almost positive it referred to the information I found on that page. Since I can't see the deleted content and had only scanned the article earlier, it could still be a hoax, I'm just hoping you will check again. Ryan Vesey Review me! 03:52, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
- I reviewed the page, and it is not encyclopedic whatsoever. Nonetheless, I'll provide you with the text of the deleted article below. (Click edit this page to view it).-FASTILY (TALK) 03:55, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
- While this isn't encyclopedic in its current state, I think something can be made out of this. I don't know if I should create this in my user page or the original author's. Ryan Vesey Review me! 03:57, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
- For your orientation, the deletion is discussed at Wikipedia:Help desk#Valasca. PrimeHunter (talk) 04:30, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
Deletion of Integrated Device Technology page
Hi Fastily, This afternoon I noticed that the Wiki Page I've been working on (Integrated Device Technology) has been taken down, I understand that I was flagged for not meeting Wikipedia's standards. The code I received was G11: Ambiguous advertisement and promotion. My concerns at this point is, what can I do to revive the page and what do I need to edit to make it seem less like spam/advertising. I am inexperienced on Wikipedia and I'd like to learn how to use Wiki properly, if you could help me out that would be great. Thank you for your time. Crisscutfries (talk) 23:57, 25 July 2011 (UTC)Crisscutfries
- Fastily, I had viewed the IDT page a few times before you deleted it, but personally I did not think it was quite G11. I know it had its problems, but frankly I would have been willing to make edits. Can you help us understand how the original article for IDT is any different from Texas Memory Systems, Iomega, ioSafe, Kalok, Rodime, Promise Technology, and even Synology (which was marked as an Advert from June 2008). I certainly hope you don't decide to go through a hack all these articles before giving us a change to improve them as well.
- I know we can certainly start a new article and I guess you viewed all the content unusable. I am unclear if there is any way to see some of the old content to use as source for the new article. If not I guess we can start over. I know Google cache has a copy with the notice of speedy deletion that appears to have been posted earlier today with then than 24 hours for anyone to content the deletion. Maybe this deletion proposal was in error and you can double check the content. Either way can you help us understand what would be changed to not be G11 compared to the above articles? Sincerely, § Music Sorter § (talk) 03:51, 26 July 2011 (UTC)
- Does this mean the page would have start from scratch again? Crisscutfries (talk) 18:03, 26 July 2011 (UTC)Crisscutfries
- Since there appears to be talk of revising/rewriting the article, I can userify a copy of the article for someone. Let me know -FASTILY (TALK) 18:21, 26 July 2011 (UTC)
- Yes, there will be revising/rewriting for the article. And is it possible if you can show/point out which parts need editing? Crisscutfries (talk) 20:46, 26 July 2011 (UTC)Crisscutfries
- How soon can I get the userfied page so I can start fixing it up? Crisscutfries (talk) 17:19, 27 July 2011 (UTC)Crisscutfries
- User:Crisscutfries/Integrated Device Technology -FASTILY (TALK) 21:26, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks Fastily! Cheers! Crisscutfries (talk) 21:43, 27 July 2011 (UTC)Crisscutfries
- User:Crisscutfries/Integrated Device Technology -FASTILY (TALK) 21:26, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
- Since there appears to be talk of revising/rewriting the article, I can userify a copy of the article for someone. Let me know -FASTILY (TALK) 18:21, 26 July 2011 (UTC)
- Does this mean the page would have start from scratch again? Crisscutfries (talk) 18:03, 26 July 2011 (UTC)Crisscutfries
Hi Fastily, the image here was taken as war booty during the war, and the NHHC asserted in a 2009 email to me that the image was in the public domain. This probably only applies in the United States, yes, but that clears it for use on en.wiki. (I think Carl in the PUF was confused by the license; if you restore it, I'll add a more-specific {PD-because} ) Ed [talk] [majestic titan] 06:41, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
- Seems reasonable. Feel free to restore the page at your convenience. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 21:28, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
I redirected the above referenced article to United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho, 2012. That said, it appears that Wikipedia may be the recipient of a joke. An online search for this "candidate" only found Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. All of which state he is a Pizza Hut delivery driver and thinking about challenging the incumbent as an independent candidate. Heck, he even promises a song and dance if you mention his Tweet when you order pizza. Nothing else found. No one in the state by that name running for office. I got quite a chuckle out of it. I guess we can wait and see if he ever files his candidacy. (I still think it's promotional, but I should have redirected first, since there was nothing to merge beyond possibly mentioning he delivers pizza.) Best regards, Cind.amuse (Cindy) 06:46, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
- Why didn't you say so at the beginning? :P Page deleted as a hoax. -FASTILY (TALK) 21:29, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
Hi Fastily!
The image was licensed as non-free geo image (from Google Maps), there wasn't anything wrong about it.
Regards,
Guitarist(talk|contributions)10:27, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
- Actually, screenshots from Google Maps are strictly prohibited on Wikipedia: WP:NFC#UUI, #4. -FASTILY (TALK) 21:31, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
- That wasn't a controversial map of a disputed territory, it was only a map of a place where the Wikipedia:Meetup was held.
- Regards,
- Guitarist(talk|contributions)04:38, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- Um. That was an example of a valid use for non-free maps on Wikipedia. -FASTILY (TALK) 06:15, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- Cant we use non-free maps on wikipedia, that was a fair use anyway. I used {{Non-free geo image}}.
- Regards,
- Guitarist(talk|contributions)06:54, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- Non-free maps are rarely permitted on Wikipedia, and only under very special circumstances. The manner in which you used the above mentioned file happened to be a textbook violation of Wikipedia non-free content criteria #1. -FASTILY (TALK) 07:02, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- Ok. No problem. Thanks for the discussion.
- Regards,
- Guitarist(talk|contributions)06:54, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- Non-free maps are rarely permitted on Wikipedia, and only under very special circumstances. The manner in which you used the above mentioned file happened to be a textbook violation of Wikipedia non-free content criteria #1. -FASTILY (TALK) 07:02, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- Um. That was an example of a valid use for non-free maps on Wikipedia. -FASTILY (TALK) 06:15, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- That wasn't a controversial map of a disputed territory, it was only a map of a place where the Wikipedia:Meetup was held.
Hello Fastly, I created the article Sonorama, just translating the introduction of the article from spanish to english, and also similar to the introduction in Festival Internacional de Benicàssim and it was deleted, "because of promotion". It is the biggest music festival in august in Spain, its also the 3rd oldest in Spain, it´s organized by a non-profit organitation and worldwide famous bands have performed there, such as Mogwai, !!!, Ocean Colour Scene, OK Go, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Rentals, Asian Dub Foundation, Ash, Gogol Bordello, Nada Surf, Amy Macdonald, James (band), The Sounds, The Ettes, Brett Anderson, Rinôçérôse, The Raveonettes or Teenage Fanclub. I just wanted to do the introduction not so different from the spanish one. Please just let me correct what was wrong in it, I just want to make a correct article, please return the article and tell me what I must change. Thank you very much Fastly, Regards, Pravdaverita (talk) 15:22, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
- I see. I can userify a copy for you so you can continue working on it. Let me know. -FASTILY (TALK) 21:32, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
List of My Little Pony characters
I am getting a lot of serious Vandalism issues on the topic List of My Little Pony characters. I had enough reverting EACH and EVERY bit of detail from the unknown IPs, so please I beg you, put the page in COMPLETE PROTECTION STATUS. I'm starting to get frustrated!!! D:Blackgaia02 (talk) 15:27, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
- Semi-protected for a period of 2 weeks, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. -FASTILY (TALK) 21:34, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
Tim Pickup
Hello I am writing to you regarding the modification of the Tim Pickup page, the removal of the picture on 16th July. The picture is from the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Rugby League Club website www.bulldogs.com.au
Would it be possible to have the picture re-instated,I would really appreciate it. I am a journalist although am tech-tarded when it comes to executing this task. I had a colleague that's more knowledgable than I, insert the picture in the first place.
This page is about my father and the picture I provided is my favourite from his career. Everything in the article is directly sourced from the subject and is supported by the multiple references that I have provided.
Could you please put the picture back into the article with the Bulldogs website as a reference. If more info is called for could you please tell me exactly what is needed and I could get the precise permission from the Canterbury-Bankstown RL club as my father is still involved with the team and I'm sure they would not have a problem with it.
Thank you for reading until this point, I understand where you are coming from and hopefully the info I have provided is enough. Marbles — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24marbles (talk • contribs) 15:49, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily#E/F4. Let me know if that doesn't help. -FASTILY (TALK) 21:34, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
Block Someone Now
Please block 96.229.35.133. He has vandalized Puyo Puyo!! 20th Anniversary. Please block him forever. I really hate his editing. 99.162.57.13 (talk) 18:29, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
- The edits are not vandalism and IP addresses rarely are permanently blocked.Jasper Deng (talk) 18:34, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
Yes they are.99.162.57.13 (talk) 18:36, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
- I think Jasper means shared IP addresses are rarely indefinitely blocked, which is very true. That Ole Cheesy Dude (Talk to the hand!) 18:37, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
But he vandalized pages by putting characters that don't exist in games! 99.162.57.13 (talk) 18:39, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
- That's not vandalism though, unless it's very widespread. And while you're at it, please don't say "I hate you" or other things like that.Jasper Deng (talk) 18:39, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
Pretty much. He vandalized Wikipedia for 8 months. 99.162.57.13 (talk) 18:41, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
- Shared IP addresses are not just one person, it means that multiple people have the same IP address, so we could be blocking someone who actually wants to make decent edits to the Pedia. That Ole Cheesy Dude (Talk to the hand!) 18:43, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
- (edit conflict)The edits don't look like vandalism. They look like good faith additions to the article, even if not sourced. We have a specific definition of vandalism, WP:Vandalism.Jasper Deng (talk) 18:44, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
- Actually they're fanon edits. I think the widespread has not started since the contributor focuses on video game articles.99.162.57.13 (talk) 20:33, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
- (edit conflict)The edits don't look like vandalism. They look like good faith additions to the article, even if not sourced. We have a specific definition of vandalism, WP:Vandalism.Jasper Deng (talk) 18:44, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
Deletion of Lil Columbus
You deleted the page on Lil Columbus G1 for uselessness.
http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lil_columbus&action=edit&redlink=1
It is perfectly reasonable. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ubergeekpie (talk • contribs) 19:33, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
Block of LeeD1502
I was looking at AIV for the first time (as an admin) and looking at User:LeeD1502. I was in the process of writing a long-ish message to him, but in the middle you blocked xyr indefinitely. I don't see that what LeeD1502 is doing qualifies as vandalism. If you look at the top of xyr talk page, as well as at User talk:Doomgaze#anderson where a discussion was occurring, it looks to me like Lee actually believes xe has a source--a video uploaded by Man U that may or may not verify the claim about having children (apparently, the video itself is unclear). Now, you know and I know that the video isn't a reliable source, but nobody every told LeeD1502 that. Even if xe somehow was supposed to know that, what xe did is definitely not vandalism, and its not even harmful information being added. I don't understand why you blocked xem indefinitely in this case. watching here Qwyrxian (talk) 01:06, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- I see. I blocked the above mentioned user because I found several of their recent edits to be disruptive, bordering on vandalism. Since you are actively engaged in resolving the situation, I've unblocked the user. Carry on with whatever you were doing. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 01:11, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
Neungin High School
Can you undelete Neungin High School please? Their other high school articles don't appear to be blatant advertising but rather good faith attempts to create content about Korean high schools, so I'd like to see about improving this one. --Pontificalibus (talk) 19:05, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
- Eh, just read it over and I think I'd rather not. How about I userify a copy for you? -FASTILY (TALK) 21:35, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
- Yep that'll do. I could create a new Neungin High School from scratch but as I wouldn't have considered that if the original contributor hadn't started the article, they really should be credited via the contribution history. --Pontificalibus (talk) 23:09, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
- Done at User:Pontificalibus/Neungin High School -FASTILY (TALK) 23:44, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
- Now can you move it to mainspace please.--Pontificalibus (talk) 10:46, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- As a non-admin you have the ability to move the page to the mainspace, that is, unless you really want me to do it :P -FASTILY (TALK) 17:28, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- Sorry, brain fade.--Pontificalibus (talk) 21:36, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- As a non-admin you have the ability to move the page to the mainspace, that is, unless you really want me to do it :P -FASTILY (TALK) 17:28, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- Now can you move it to mainspace please.--Pontificalibus (talk) 10:46, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- Yep that'll do. I could create a new Neungin High School from scratch but as I wouldn't have considered that if the original contributor hadn't started the article, they really should be credited via the contribution history. --Pontificalibus (talk) 23:09, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
deleted article
I notice on my watchlist that you deleted an article Old Placer Mine, which i must have edited. I don't recall this exactly but may disagree with its deletion. I didn't see the prod. It being gone already by deletion rather than more deliberate AFD makes it awkward. Anyhow, can you provide a copy please? --doncram 03:28, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- I find that Google still has a cached version. It could do with some editing, but I do believe it is a valid Wikipedia topic. Can you please restore the article to mainspace and allow it to be developed some? Otherwise, I am not sure about procedure, because I would be inclined to restore the article and then further edit it. I don't want to start with a new article; it should be the old article with its edit history. Please at least provide a copy to me. --doncram 03:35, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- I would object to restoration of this page. It was a prime example of the kinds of "sub-stubs" that led to two recent protracted discussions at WP:AN (Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Archive223#Topic ban proposal re NRHP stubs and Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Archive224#Doncram NHRP stubs), and consensus at the second discussion that "Doncram's creation of the stubs at issue, and similar stubs, is disruptive. These creations have been characterized as error-prone, vague, and generally impart little usable information." Administrators should not encourage the continued creation of article-space pages whose content distills down to "I found this entry in a database, and I can't tell what it means." --Orlady (talk) 04:19, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- Actually, I would suggest you take measures relating to Doncram's personal attacks above, and leave the deleted article where it belongs. --SarekOfVulcan (talk) 16:39, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
Sorry dear Fastily but if you go to the files for deletion July 20 my vote for this file was to keep and it was the only one. Wha did you delete it.--46.246.217.178 (talk) 12:13, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- I know. When closing that discussion, I felt your rationale did not adequately address the concerns raised in the nomination, so I closed the discussion as delete. -FASTILY (TALK) 17:19, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
Greetings, Fastily. I appreciate the work you do in image deletion, but I have a question about one decision. In this image-deletion discussion I referenced this other discussion, saying "See this discussion before closing please." You didn't comment, so I wanted to be sure you saw it. Although the issue is confusing, User:Graeme Bartlett produced evidence that the image is actually PD. What do you think? All the best, – Quadell (talk) 12:55, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- While there is indeed some evidence suggesting that the file could be in the public domain, there is also some uncertainty as well. Unless the copyright status of the file is known in certainty, I'm not comfortable restoring this file. -FASTILY (TALK) 17:24, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
Hello. This image was delete after it became orphaned when someone had re-driected an article I had created. I have restored the article. Would you be able to restore the image or must I re-upload it? Cskitch (talk) 13:16, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- Per User:Fastily/E#F5, I am willing to restore orphaned files, provided that legitimate uses have been identified for them. -FASTILY (TALK) 17:25, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
EIDIA Wiki
Hi there.
I am helping out with the updating/restoration of the EIDIA wiki page. The original author seems to have removed his/her account already and we're taking over the updating. We weren't able to comply with the WP:PROD as indicated in User_talk:Idssf.
Any input on how to go about the whole process will be appreciated. Thanks!
Nono (talk) 14:23, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- Since the article was deleted via the WP:PROD process, I can restore it for you. However, before I do so, please familiarize yourself with WP:PROD and User:Fastily/E#G11 if you haven't done so already. -FASTILY (TALK) 17:27, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
Thanks for restoring the article. I have started a working copy and will just move it after consulting with editors and wiki admins. I also read WP:PROD and WP:CREATIVE for the article.
Nono (talk) 13:57, 29 July 2011 (UTC)
unprotection?
I admit that I have spent less than a minute looking at the specifics...but after seeing several pages pop up on my watchlist...what's the benefit of removing protection from long gone users? I'm guessing that the unprotection won't hurt anything, but don't see the point in wasting time unprotecting. --Onorem♠Dil 18:08, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- If protection is no longer necessary, it's well, no longer necessary. These users have all been gone for more than two whole years. FWIW, I would hardly consider it a waste of my time; I use automated tools to process these pages - twinkle and 15 lines of java code. -FASTILY (TALK) 18:14, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
Rihanna - Cheers (Drink to That)
Hi, would be be able to merge my sandbox of the song and it's edit history into the actual Cheers (Drink to That) article please? Thanks. Calvin • 999 18:26, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- Done -FASTILY (TALK) 18:31, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
I don't think you should have histmerged those two articles. They had parallel histories and if you look at the history of the article now, it jumps around from Calvin's sandbox version to the version that was in article space and does not give an accurate representation of the histories. Jenks24 (talk) 18:55, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- Yeah but then it doesn't appear in the history that I did anything, when I in fact wrote the article. Calvin • 999 19:00, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- To be frank, that's bad luck (and one of the problems with the MediaWiki software). You can leave a template on the talk page so as to comply with GFDL. It is not ok to merge parallel histories. Has this been done for any previous articles you've written in the sandbox? Jenks24 (talk) 19:05, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- I have notified Anthony Appleyard, who is excellent with histmerges, and I'm confident that he will be able to undo this histmerge. Jenks24 (talk) 19:21, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- But then I won't be credited with the edit history, even though I wrote it and created. Within the next few days, the first 50 edits won't even appear in the main log of recent ones. Calvin • 999 19:24, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- Hmmm. I'm fairly sure it would be possible for 'your' history to be left at Cheers (Drink to That), well the parallel history of what was actually in article space at the time could be moved to, say, Cheers (Drink to That)/version2 once the histories have been split. The main point is that parallel histories should not be merged together like that, as it gives an incorrect representation of how the article developed. That this will be hidden to most people after the article has had 50 further edits to it does not make it ok. Jenks24 (talk) 19:34, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- Okay, but I think Fastily has corrected it now anyway, he just appeared on the articles history on my watchlist. Calvin • 999 19:37, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- Hmmm. Yes, he has done something, but I don't think it fixed it completely. Take, for example, this diff. It looks like Energymusicpower15 has turned your well-written article into a pretty poor stub, when in fact this is the edit he actually made. Jenks24 (talk) 19:46, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- Okay, but I think Fastily has corrected it now anyway, he just appeared on the articles history on my watchlist. Calvin • 999 19:37, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- Hmmm. I'm fairly sure it would be possible for 'your' history to be left at Cheers (Drink to That), well the parallel history of what was actually in article space at the time could be moved to, say, Cheers (Drink to That)/version2 once the histories have been split. The main point is that parallel histories should not be merged together like that, as it gives an incorrect representation of how the article developed. That this will be hidden to most people after the article has had 50 further edits to it does not make it ok. Jenks24 (talk) 19:34, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- But then I won't be credited with the edit history, even though I wrote it and created. Within the next few days, the first 50 edits won't even appear in the main log of recent ones. Calvin • 999 19:24, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- I have notified Anthony Appleyard, who is excellent with histmerges, and I'm confident that he will be able to undo this histmerge. Jenks24 (talk) 19:21, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- To be frank, that's bad luck (and one of the problems with the MediaWiki software). You can leave a template on the talk page so as to comply with GFDL. It is not ok to merge parallel histories. Has this been done for any previous articles you've written in the sandbox? Jenks24 (talk) 19:05, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
See, I've done that before and been told not to do that, primarily because there is no history of what has been changed in the article. Calvin • 999 19:54, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- It is always perfectly acceptable to do. As long as your edit summary explains what article you are copying from (e.g. "Copy/paste from Article X – see that article's history for attribution") and you use the copied template on the talk page. However, it can be judged on a case-by-case basis. Say your sandbox article has 20-odd revisions and the article has only one or two revisions (just fiddling with redirects), then it is fine for an admin to move your article over those one or two revisions, and for those one or two revisions to be deleted. But once the article has substantial content, it is not alright to just delete that history and you shouldn't do a histmerge unless there are no overlapping edits. Jenks24 (talk) 20:07, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
Editor review
I would be honored if you were to editor review me at Wikipedia:Editor review/Puffin. If you don't have time, don't worry. Thank you. Puffin Let's talk! 18:39, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- Sure, I'll review your contributions and leave some feedback. Bit busy in RL atm, but I should have that done by this weekend. Cheers, FASTILY (TALK) 18:44, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
Non-existant page?
Hi. :) You deleted my soft redirect to mw:MoodBar (at Wikipedia:MoodBar). Evidently I forgot to put {{Soft redirect}} on it, but I wanted to make sure that there was no other reason before creating it again. --Maggie Dennis (WMF) (talk) 19:07, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- Evidently, I caught you after you had gone. :/ I've used the template this time, which might make its purpose more clear; please let me know if you see any issue with it that I'm overlooking. --Maggie Dennis (WMF) (talk) 19:16, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- I'm still here! You edit conflicted me as I was trying to create a soft redirect on that page. Apologies for the inconvenience. I use several automated tools to generate lists of broken redirects, and I guess redirects to other wikis show up as broken... That may need fixing. Best, FASTILY (TALK) 19:19, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- Okay, thanks! I didn't mean to rush you, but when I checked your contribs and saw you had been quiet figured it was just bad timing. :) --Maggie Dennis (WMF) (talk) 19:24, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- Fastily, if you use "edit conflict" as a verb one more time I may have to warn you. What is it with admins these days? Yesterday User:LadyofShalott had the nerve to mention Prince on my talk page! Time for a course in etiquette. Drmies (talk) 20:11, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- Okay, thanks! I didn't mean to rush you, but when I checked your contribs and saw you had been quiet figured it was just bad timing. :) --Maggie Dennis (WMF) (talk) 19:24, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- I'm still here! You edit conflicted me as I was trying to create a soft redirect on that page. Apologies for the inconvenience. I use several automated tools to generate lists of broken redirects, and I guess redirects to other wikis show up as broken... That may need fixing. Best, FASTILY (TALK) 19:19, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
Hey Fastily, can you have a look at the unblock request above? (If she promises to stick the talk page for those matters I wouldn't be opposed, but I may have a more rosy view of humanity.) Drmies (talk) 20:08, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
- Sounds reasonable. Looks like Daniel Case already offered the same conditions for an unblock. -FASTILY (TALK) 07:50, 29 July 2011 (UTC)
Inappropriate histmerge
- Your histmerge of User talk:Fastily#Rihanna - Cheers (Drink to That) to Cheers (Drink to That) was inappropriate, because they were WP:Parallel versions. On request from a user I have separated the two parallel histories: they are now in Cheers (Drink to That) and Cheers (Drink to That)/version 2. Please read Wikipedia:How to fix cut-and-paste moves and Wikipedia:Cut and paste move repair holding pen before attempting any more history-merges. Thanks. Anthony Appleyard (talk) 22:29, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
Lilian Edwards
You deleted an image supplied by Ms Edwards for the specific purpose of replacing an existing image she disliked intensely. She's not a Wikipedia user, so she asked me to do it for her. It was her copyright, and I added it with a note that its use was to be confined to this site. Why did you remove it? How was this "improper", and why did you not do me the courtesy of contacting me first to check any concerns you might have? Ghostwords (talk) 07:14, 29 July 2011 (UTC)
- Actually, this is the second occasion you've done this. Are basic manners obsolete on Wikipedia? Ghostwords (talk) 07:17, 29 July 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#F3 -FASTILY (TALK) 07:48, 29 July 2011 (UTC)
- Actually, this is the second occasion you've done this. Are basic manners obsolete on Wikipedia? Ghostwords (talk) 07:17, 29 July 2011 (UTC)
User:Lebanese-Phoenician
You just deleted User:Lebanese-Phoenician, but he/she has recreated it again in the almost exact same form. --Biker Biker (talk) 08:11, 29 July 2011 (UTC)
Userify deleted Adzuna article
Hi Fastily, can you userify the adzuna article? I am the author. I will try to improve the article and include additional references. I have pasted the previous conversation below as it had been archieved. Fernando mk (talk) 15:16, 29 July 2011 (UTC)
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You have deleted Adzuna under criteria G11 speedy deletion, I believe incorrectly.
I read this article a few days ago and it is seems notable (relevant citations), and the content reads like any other relevant internet website. I believe it is correct procedure to tidy up such an article rather than delete as Fernando mk says here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Adzuna
I would propose reinstatement and editing as necessary.
Moneybagsuk (talk) 12:34, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
I won't restore it, but I'll offer to userify it for you. -FASTILY (TALK) 19:32, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
I am curious to know what I would need to change in the article so that it is not deleted in the future. Even the talk page with my arguments against the speedy deletion was speedily deleted after a few hours I posted it! It doesn't seem like a very useful or fair reply. Fernando mk (talk) 09:25, 27 July 2011 (UTC)
File:Hannah Montana San Orente.jpg
That image is in violation of the Fair Use privilege as it was being used as an alternate image on the Hannah Montana 2/Meet Miley Cyrus page and was also causing an edit war as the person kept reverting it back to add that picture even though they were told they couldn't use it. Please have it deleted thank you JamesAlan1986 (talk-Contributes) 07:34, 29 July 2011 (UTC)
- I left the user a warning for edit warring. If the disruption continues, we'll remedy the situation with blocks, not out of process deletions. -FASTILY (TALK) 07:45, 29 July 2011 (UTC)
- Okay. JamesAlan1986 (talk-Contributes) 07:47, 29 July 2011 (UTC)
- Also can you fix it so the }} aren't floating at the top? I've been trying to fix that but as you can see I haven't had any luck. JamesAlan1986 (talk-Contributes) 07:52, 29 July 2011 (UTC)
Thank you! JamesAlan1986 (talk-Contributes) 08:01, 29 July 2011 (UTC)
- She didn't take your edit-war warning and is continuing on with what she wants to do. JamesAlan1986 (talk-Contributes) 12:39, 29 July 2011 (UTC)
Continuous Spamming..
This article Shoumita Roy is an autobiographical spam. The article has been challenged and deleted multiple times. She also includes her name in different lists like, notable Bengalis, Bengali actresses.
I deleted her name from the lists. But, she has undone the change. I also added {{db-spam}} in the main article. But she has also undone that.
I have read Wikipedia instruction wp:editwar, that's why I have not reverted her changes. But, she is continuously spamming --Tito Dutta (Talk) 09:01, 29 July 2011 (UTC)
- The above mentioned article has been deleted, and Shoumita Ray has been blocked indefinitely. -FASTILY (TALK) 03:48, 30 July 2011 (UTC)
You've got mail
It may take a few minutes from the time the email is sent for it to show up in your inbox. You can at any time by removing the {{You've got mail}} or {{ygm}} template.
— Jeff G. ツ 20:11, 29 July 2011 (UTC)
Bot comments
Hi there. I made a comment at Wikipedia:Bots/Requests for approval/Fbot 2. I'm going to apologize in advance for it. I hope it ends up being a speedbump rather than a full stop, because I do believe what you're trying to do is worth doing, albeit with some modification. Sven Manguard Wha? 20:50, 29 July 2011 (UTC)
- Meh, it's certainly doable, and definitely reasonable, but it's going to take time to write the code for that kind of functionality... :| -FASTILY (TALK) 03:50, 30 July 2011 (UTC)
A barnstar for you!
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The Brilliant Idea Barnstar |
| I didnt know about proposed deletion templates :P Kolbybotka (talk) 22:38, 29 July 2011 (UTC) |
Ok, Thank you Fastly. So how works that "userify"?? Regards, Pravdaverita (talk) 00:42, 30 July 2011 (UTC)
Zacharie Boucher
Is is possible for you to restore the Zacharie Boucher page. I actually wanted to delete this page in my Sandbox, which turned into a re-direct after I moved the article to the main-space. Thanks. — JSRant Away 03:50, 30 July 2011 (UTC)
Skowling
Greetings. You just deleted the term Skowling as a hoax. I have just created a sandbox page for it, as I believe should have been done initially. Is that the reason for the "hoax" deletion? Thank you for your time. Vitriol32 (talk) 04:37, 30 July 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G3_2 -FASTILY (TALK) 04:50, 30 July 2011 (UTC)
Can you look at 71.54.201.220 wrt to block evasion at Blue Dragon and may be semi the page ? Mtking (edits) 05:14, 30 July 2011 (UTC)
- Semi-protected for a period of 1 week, after which the page will be automatically unprotected., User(s) blocked. Hope that helps. -FASTILY (TALK) 06:18, 30 July 2011 (UTC)
deletion
HI there,
My article was deleted because it sounded like promotion or ambiguous advertising. I will re submit after changing the language as it is genuine and I am not in anyway associated with the subject or his company.....however would appreciate if you could remove whatever it takes because when one does a google search for Vaibhav Kala it shows up as deleted form wiki....looks in poor form...Many Thanks
somna — Preceding unsigned comment added by 122.169.215.101 (talk) 06:00, 30 July 2011 (UTC)
- Are you User:Somna Misra? -FASTILY (TALK) 06:20, 30 July 2011 (UTC)
The discussion was 5-2 to keep (5-3 if you count the nominator...who is no longer on WP). I find it quite strange that you decided to go with a summary of "The result of the discussion was delete' when it certainly wasn't. Buffs (talk) 06:45, 30 July 2011 (UTC)
- The same goes for File:James Parks.jpg. Buffs (talk) 06:48, 30 July 2011 (UTC)
- I never count !votes when closing deletion debates. Rather, I weigh the effectiveness of the arguments presented by both sides against one another. I found that the reasons given to delete the files were more compelling than the reasons given to keep them. I have reviewed both discussions once again, and I stand by my closures. -FASTILY (TALK) 07:11, 30 July 2011 (UTC)
Winnipeg_Jets_2011_cropped.jpg?
I just saw your edit mentioning File:Winnipeg_Jets_2011_cropped.jpg couldn't be deleted. Considering it isn't being used on any pages, and there's a better version of the logo being used instead, it would naturally make sense to delete this one, wouldn't it? If you could let me know the situation, thanks. --Vuzor (talk) 07:43, 30 July 2011 (UTC)
- F1 applies to bit-for-bit identical files. File:Winnipeg_Jets_2011_cropped.jpg and File:Winnipegjetslogo.svg different file formats. One is a jpg file, the other is an svg file; although they depict the same image, they are not identical. F1 technicalities are utterly asinine, but alas, rules are rules :| Sorry, FASTILY (TALK) 07:58, 30 July 2011 (UTC)
Please could you restore the first revision of Talk:Shigihara which consisted of a correctly placed {{old rfd}} template, noting the outcome of the RfD discussion of the Shigihara redirect.
For reasons I don't understand, user:CHAPTCA, who didn't take part in the discussion and has no edits to the redirect page, replaced this with a db-empty tag diff between deleted revisions. Thryduulf (talk) 11:08, 30 July 2011 (UTC)
Deletion of Tom McGrath long distance runner article
Hi Fastily
I note the article written on my Uncle Tom McGrath long distance runner has been deleted
This article refers to Tom McGrath who appeared in the Guinness book of world records in 1978 in relation to his Cross American run. He also carried the Olympic torch threw New York for the Atlanta Olympics and he is a very famous New York Irish born runner.
I have quoted 3 references in this article, I would be grateful if you could elaborate on what form of references I would need to state in order for this article to be reinstated Some of his running achievements are not listed online, should I scan over copies of the guiness book of records page and old newspaper articles?
I note one of your colleagues questioned the New York Times article, which I referred to and its relevance, this article referred to the huge mileage that Tom McGrath still undertakes in his runs, which I noted in my submission.
I would appreciate if you could please give me examples of what form of references I would need to include in order for the article to be published e.g. a newspaper article for every sporting achievement or a newspaper article for 3 or 4 of the sporting achievements.
Can you please also note that I have referenced the Guinness book of world records 1978, I will include the page and edition of this very well know book in the next article should you approve same.
Tom McGrath is a factual extremely well respected athlete from New York City who has raised serious amounts for charity, if you need any signed documents from local Chiefs of Police or indeed Senior New York politicians to authenticate this article will be happy to organise these.
I appreciate your help with this matter so please let me know what I need to do in order for it to be reinstated.
Many thanks for your time. Stephen — Preceding unsigned comment added by Donnybrook2011 (talk • contribs) 14:24, 30 July 2011 (UTC)
- I recommend you bring this up with Jimfbleak, the admin who deleted the page. Since I did not delete the article, there's not much I can do to help you at the moment. FASTILY (TALK) 19:10, 30 July 2011 (UTC)
Finished
I've completed the assignment you've given to me in lesson 3. Cheers, —James (Talk • Contribs) • 12:22pm • 02:22, 31 July 2011 (UTC)
Can you help ?
After your warning for Edit warring behavior , the user continues : [16] . What's the next step ? Thanks , --Alborz Fallah (talk) 07:37, 31 July 2011 (UTC)
meaningless deletion -that s a kind of vandalism
Stop stop with meaningless deletions like "Template:Fb team Placido de Castro" Langholz8 (talk) 20:55, 30 July 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G2 -FASTILY (TALK) 17:49, 31 July 2011 (UTC)
Red vs blue
I agree with you about the undesirability of the separate articles, but why not do it by Proposed Merge? Just a suggestion. DGG ( talk ) 22:01, 30 July 2011 (UTC)
- Perhaps. I did not come up with that rationale - a user tagged it for speedy deletion with that reason, and I converted the CSD tag into a prod tag. -FASTILY (TALK) 17:43, 31 July 2011 (UTC)
Hi, Fastily. I wonder if you'd consider reapplying semiprotection. When it expired, the problematic edits began again. They're not quite vandalism, imo, but they sure are pesky. Rivertorch (talk) 11:43, 31 July 2011 (UTC)
- Semi-protected for a period of 6 months, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. Talk about persistent :P -FASTILY (TALK) 17:45, 31 July 2011 (UTC)
- Tell me about it. Thanks! Rivertorch (talk) 19:06, 31 July 2011 (UTC)
Sock puppet
- Hi Fastily. I think that [17], [18], [19], [20], and [21] are same user. Where can I report this issue ? Thank you. Takabeg (talk) 14:20, 31 July 2011 (UTC)
- Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations would be the appropriate venue for that. Feel free to let me know if you have any other questions or are in need of assistance. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 17:47, 31 July 2011 (UTC)
- Merci. Takabeg (talk) 21:58, 31 July 2011 (UTC)
Please explain and help
Dear Fastily; My friend, who is blocked unjustly years ago, has receeived an email stataing you did something in his page... Can you just answer to this:
- Are you an administrator?
- Do you have the power of ceasing this injustice
- Can I contact you via email to explain to you the issue?
Thank you for care--Yamsahh (talk) 15:35, 31 July 2011 (UTC)
why is the "Enlighten Chinese School" deleted
Hi,
You leave a reason for deleting "Enlighten Chinese School" as G8. May I know what it means?
Thanks, Weidong — Preceding unsigned comment added by Weidongli (talk • contribs) 17:53, 31 July 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G11 -FASTILY (TALK) 18:14, 31 July 2011 (UTC)
Removal of "Fiorano Software"
Dear Fastily, I recently rewroite the computing topic an Enterprise Service Bus and I intend to foster the currently unwatched subject complex on Enterrpise Service bus, Middleware and related as subject expert to improve the quality.
Hence I am somewhat irritated, why you removed my recreated entry on Firoano Software. I added the page in an effort to get a better and more comprehensive overview of Enterprise Service Bus implementations. Since the majority of big software makers have similar entries, I decided to add the page mon this particular maker. For an encyclopadia this is a mandatory step: either gettin g synoptical entries for the main players or remove all of them. This would meen that ebtries for Progress Software, Tibco Software or references to ESB products by Oracle or IBM need to be removed from Wikipedia. I prefer adding the essential reference entries of the software makers. I do not see this as any kind of advertizement or promotion, but a matter of encyclopaedic completeness.
(Note: I have taken the content from the originally deleted entry (rendered to me by the software maker) and adjusted wording and content to be in line with the ones of similar companies, in this case TIBCO.)
Regards Axel Angeli — Preceding unsigned comment added by Axelangeli (talk • contribs) 20:01, 31 July 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G11 -FASTILY (TALK) 20:40, 31 July 2011 (UTC)
Co za asy
Hey Fastily. I wonder if you could recreate the redirect Co Za Asy that you deleted under a G6 criteria? It was not created in error, if that was why it was deleted. Thanks, Gobonobo T C 20:08, 31 July 2011 (UTC)
- If that's the case, go ahead and recreate it. I was under the impression it was created in error. -FASTILY (TALK) 20:39, 31 July 2011 (UTC)
Curtis Good
"18:10, 13 July 2011 Fastily (talk | contribs) deleted "Curtis Good" (G4: Recreation of a page that was deleted per a deletion discussion)" The player has represented Australia at international level so he should be eligible for a page as he is a person of significance.
Here is an article from Football Federation Australia's website witch shows his selection. http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/InsideFFA/default.aspx?s=insideffa_newsfeatures_newsitem&id=39491
He has also played senior football with Box Hill United Soccer Club. http://www.melbourneheartfc.com.au/default.aspx?s=aleague_newsdisplay&id=40292
On top of that he has a senior contract which makes him a Professional footballer. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Yarrasideboys (talk • contribs) 05:11, 1 August 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G4 -FASTILY (TALK) 08:01, 1 August 2011 (UTC)
Thank you for answer
Dear Fastly
The matter is about a problem of ethics between some users in fr:WP and their look to En:WP.
I summarize as I witnessed as a contributer by the vote "DELETE" twice and "Keep" once.
- -- In Fr:WP a page was proposed, with a normal conflict between some users.
- -- It was discovered in a published discussion that some racism and cultural opposition was there.
- -- The page was deleted ALTHOUGH sourced and in well agreement with WP:standards.
- -- In EN:WP, things went differently, some FR:WP users wanted to, as they said frankly, IMPOSE their law to EN:WP that way:
- --- A FR:WP asks for deletion in En:WP for lack of sources
- --- A lobby of FR:users ERASE all the sources of the page, using the THREE edit rule and blocking any user who restitutes sources.
- --- The result: the page was deleted for lack of sources , the AFD initiator said wordy (his page is reachable) that he was motivated by vengence and racism, and that he won on EN:WP.
Many users who wanted to correct this were blocked (amazingly after some messages from some FR:WP who are now banned for racism and abuse) once they tried to.
Dear Fastly: The page you changed is one of those users page.
So what about if I show you the deleted page , and the links to the facts evoked above?
- Yes, Yes, you can help dear Fastly, but I couldn't bother you by all details before knowing you may want to help or not !!
- I can provide you the whole file. Would you just send me a void mail here:(email.deposit@yahoo.com)and I will tell you all the facts.
Best regards — Preceding unsigned comment added by Yamsahh (talk • contribs) 01:05, 2 August 2011 (UTC)
- Better yet, use Special:EmailUser/Fastily -FASTILY (TALK) 06:31, 2 August 2011 (UTC)
It may take a few minutes from the time the email is sent for it to show up in your inbox. You can at any time by removing the {{You've got mail}} or {{ygm}} template.
Lunarpages Page Deletion
Hello, I have just recently taken over the Content Management position for Lunarpages Internet Solutions and found that our page was deleted for G11. Is there any way I can receive a copy of the page content that was previously posted under 'Lunarpages' so we may revise it and conform to Wikipedia's policies?
Thanks in advance, Greg Keil Digital Content Manager Lunarpages Internet Solutions — Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.178.136.2 (talk) 18:11, 1 August 2011 (UTC)
- It's possible to userfy the article text. Do you have an account with Wikipedia? -FASTILY (TALK) 22:06, 1 August 2011 (UTC)
Polygraph
Thank you for your message. However, I think I need your assistance. The user AGAIN (as of 08/01/2011) made three more edits to the article Polygraph in the same fashion after he was warned not to do so. Please take a look for yourself. Yoganate79 (talk) 18:48, 1 August 2011 (UTC)
TB
Message added 19:59, 1 August 2011 (UTC). You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template.
Thanks for reaching out to me on this. Sven Manguard Wha? 19:59, 1 August 2011 (UTC)
Good evening,
I was attempting to place up on Wikipedia information about Lithia Mineral Water not an advertisement but as a brand of Water that has a 123 history that is very significant.
I was actually in a draft mode and hit save so that I could see how the links looked. My intent was never to abuse wikipeda because I understand fully the need to uphold it integrity.
What I'm kindly asking you for your guidance. All the major brands of bottled mineral water are on Wikipedia Evian, San Pellegrino, Aquafina, Penta Water, there are literally hundreds all posted on Wikipedia.
Lithia Mineral Water is a BRAND that has historic significance as it was first bottled and sold in the Atlanta, GA area in the late 1800's.
So what I seek is your professional guidance and a kind reply so that I may contribute to Wikipedia.
Please reply and help guide me to be a positive contributor to Wikipedia.
Sincerely- ian — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ianlithia (talk • contribs) 01:55, 2 August 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G11 -FASTILY (TALK) 06:31, 2 August 2011 (UTC)
This discussion may be of interest to you. Note that if it was implemented the bot parameter you just added could probably be removed because the tag would automatically be shown on most relevant files. –Drilnoth (T/C) 15:06, 2 August 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks for the note. I've responded at that page. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 16:23, 2 August 2011 (UTC)
ANI section
Sorry I (semi-)reverted you on that ANI section title thing. Let's just not be beastly about that one. I don't think the breaking of section links is really much of an issue here – all the people that had to be notified of the thread are clever enough to find it even in the renamed form, don't you think? And, seriously, if another editor, especially one of Bish's standing, has already taken objection against a wording, it's probably just the wiser thing to let it go. Fut.Perf. ☼ 15:46, 2 August 2011 (UTC)
For how long was this marked for deletion? Dribblingscribe 20:25, 2 August 2011 (UTC)
- It was created on 9 November 2010. It was tagged for deletion by User:Zonehead at 6:17, 31 July 2011. –Drilnoth (T/C) 22:14, 2 August 2011 (UTC)
Please review your deletion of the Tin Pei Ling image
I was the person who originally uploaded that image. I was never informed of the debate, and I believe the nominator did this on purpose, despite that image's criticality to the election season; the deletion discussion never got the exposure it deserved. I for one did not even know of it until I was randomly browsing the edits of user:202.156.11.13, an IP that currently falls under a rangeblock for disruptive editing and use of sockpuppets. Based on past history, it is very likely that the editor involved in a nomination is being employed by a group affiliated with the ruling People's Action Party (PAP); the same editors will delete references to pro-Opposition news sources and generally remove anything unsavoury about certain PAP politicians. elle vécut heureuse à jamais (be free) 00:37, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
- User:202.156.11.13 as never made a single edit, both live and deleted, to Wikipedia. Could you specify the title of the image in question? -FASTILY (TALK) 00:40, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
- Sorry try user:202.156.13.11. elle vécut heureuse à jamais (be free) 00:46, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
I also find it really suspicious that I was never contacted in the entire debate, and neither was the Singaporean community informed. Why was this so? The image was deleted for content/BLP reasons, but the issue was decided based on two votes and never made it to any relevant noticeboards. elle vécut heureuse à jamais (be free) 00:42, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
Furthermore, it is highly likely that the editor did this out of revenge after high-resolution government-copyrighted photos that were uploaded to the article Vivian Balakrishnan, were deleted, because the only way for the uploader to claim that he or she owned the rights to the images would have been to declare his or her Wikipedia:Conflict of interest. The date of the nomination fits the episode; I believe this is a bad-faith nom. elle vécut heureuse à jamais (be free) 00:46, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
- At WP:FfD, two undisputed delete votes from respected admins is more than enough to warrant the deletion of a file. I reviewed the discussion, and there doesn't seem to be anything outwardly wrong with it. If what you say is true, I recommend you start a community discussion to undelete the file at WP:DRV. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 00:51, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
- Yes, but I am an administrator as well, and I somehow was excluded from the discussion. It is standard protocol to inform the uploader; surely someone should have informed me? The nominator purposely did not inform me because of an ongoing dispute; I would like to know why the fact that the user had already been suspected of being a sockpuppet with a conflict of interest over Singaporean politics never made it onto the deletion discussion. elle vécut heureuse à jamais (be free) 00:57, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
- With your blessing I would like to restore the image and relist the image for FFD. elle vécut heureuse à jamais (be free) 01:03, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
- That's not how it works, and you should know that. DRV would be the way to go. StrPby (talk) 01:04, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
- No discussion can occur if people cannot see the image. I am following the spirit of the policy listed at WP:DRV. As the uploader, I should have been contacted in the first place. elle vécut heureuse à jamais (be free) 01:08, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
- (edit conflict × 3) If I'm not mistaken, it's not mandatory to notify authors/uploaders in XfD discussions, but it is a common courtesy. However, if the nomination was, as you say, made in bad faith, I recommend you take this to WP:DRV so that the community may evaluate the appropriateness of the discussion. If anyone gives you a hard time about doing so, tell them I sent you. It's also acceptable to restore and relist the file at FfD, but it's not standard practice. Nonetheless, feel free to do what you feel is most appropriate; either venue will accomplish the same result. Be sure to notify all users who participated in the previous debate. Best, FASTILY (TALK) 01:09, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
Need help...
Since you seem to be something of an expert on image files, could you look at File:Bank of America.svg and see if you can fix what appears to be vandalism from a few hours ago? My attempt to just do a regular revert doesn't seem to have helped at all. Thanks. Fat&Happy (talk) 00:54, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
- Looks like there's a problem with the way reversions of svg files are being handled by mediawiki software. I resolved the problem by deleting and restoring the image. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 01:00, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
Redbird Field
Would you mind un-deleting that page for a short interval? There have been two different Redbird Fields at Illinois State and I want to see the contents and history. Thank you! ←Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? carrots→ 01:06, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
- Done Let me know when you're done with it. Best, FASTILY (TALK) 01:10, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
- I've changed it to a redirect. At some point, I will investigate the original Redbird Field and post some useful info. Could you restore the talk page also? I'm curious to see what was being said about it, if anything. Thank you! ←Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? carrots→ 01:25, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
- Done too, but fwiw, there isn't much to see :P Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 01:43, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
- You're right. I don't think a redirect needs to be in a project, so I've removed that item in favor of an explanatory comment. Thank you for fixing. :) ←Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? carrots→ 02:00, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
- I've changed it to a redirect. At some point, I will investigate the original Redbird Field and post some useful info. Could you restore the talk page also? I'm curious to see what was being said about it, if anything. Thank you! ←Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? carrots→ 01:25, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
Bye
I'm due to be vanished by day's end, so goodbye. For my part, I'm sorry if I was unnecessarily incivil or upsetting to you personally. EnWP used to be a very civil place full of discussion. Instead of discussions we have iron-clad rules, instead of civility have what what you see every time you delete a good-faith contribution.
Don't let yesterday become tomorrow. I'm leaving, if I'm the problem there is no problem. I've been here a long time. There's a problem. Yesterday was a great example of it.
Learn from it or the project dies. I can't stay here to learn from it for you anymore, and no one gives a shit what I think anyway. ---Alecmconroy (talk) 12:52, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
You deleted a file voted KEEP! File:ShibeParkStamp2001.jpg
Hey, Fastily — you deleted File:ShibeParkStamp2001.jpg against the consensus! There were FOUR votes to KEEP and only THREE to delete. Please restore this image, which won the consensus Keep tally. — HarringtonSmith (talk) 15:07, 1 August 2011 (UTC)
- (talk page stalker) Hi. :) I'm not familiar with this particular debate, but I just wanted to make sure you're aware that consensus is not a headcount and deletion debates are not votes. Consensus is determined by the policy-based strength of underlying arguments. See Wikipedia:Consensus and especially WP:ROUGH CONSENSUS. --Moonriddengirl (talk) 15:37, 1 August 2011 (UTC)
- Hi. Thanks for the clarification. :) The debate in question was really about what constitutes enhancement to the article; the Deleteers couldn't understand the value of the image, and the Keepers couldn't believe the Deleteers couldn't get it. If it's not a straight-up ballot, what makes a bot qualified to evaluate this more nuanced, abstract argument? Cordially — HarringtonSmith (talk) 15:50, 1 August 2011 (UTC)
- I never count !votes when closing deletion debates. Rather, I weigh the effectiveness of the arguments presented by both sides against one another. I found that the reasons given to delete this file were more compelling than the reasons given to keep it. I have reviewed this discussion once again, and I stand by my closures. -FASTILY (TALK) 17:32, 1 August 2011 (UTC)
- Hi. Thanks for the clarification. :) The debate in question was really about what constitutes enhancement to the article; the Deleteers couldn't understand the value of the image, and the Keepers couldn't believe the Deleteers couldn't get it. If it's not a straight-up ballot, what makes a bot qualified to evaluate this more nuanced, abstract argument? Cordially — HarringtonSmith (talk) 15:50, 1 August 2011 (UTC)
MRG/Fastily, I concur that it is not mere vote counting, but this is just another example in a long string of recent closures I find quite problematic; it's quickly becoming a trend item. Fastily is routinely going against discussion consensus or mislabeling the outcome of a discussion (as I've addressed before). In three recent cases on the same day of this deletion (File:ShandaSharer2.jpg ,File:RileySawyers.jpg, File:Robert sandifer.jpg), Fastily closed the discussions as "The result of the discussion was: No Consensus" when there was 100% opposition to the deletion. The clear result of these discussions is Keep. In other recent cases, there has been 2:1 or 3:1 support for keeping an image and Fastily has decided that the opinions of a sizable majority are meaningless and closed them as Delete. Reasonable people can disagree and Fastily should reflect that in his closures and the manner in which he annotates the results.
If this image was so close, no consensus should have been the result. Buffs (talk) 16:00, 1 August 2011 (UTC)
- We've already been over this. I'm more than happy to go back and annotate my closures. However, I am busy in RL, so I will be unable to do that anytime soon. If that's not going to cut it for you, then have a fun time at DRV. -FASTILY (TALK) 17:36, 1 August 2011 (UTC)
- No, you talked about two other images, not these four...and since that conversation, there have been no changes in your behavior. I understand we all may be busy IRL, but you've still managed to make other contributions (so, it seems to me that you do have enough time to make a few annotation changes...nearly 50 edits in the past 24 hrs). Furthermore, this isn't merely about improper annotation any more. This is about consensus and you acting in a contradictory manner to consensus (even when you ar outnumbered 2 or 3 to 1!). Buffs (talk) 17:51, 1 August 2011 (UTC)
- To aid in this discussion, here's the link to the deletion debate. — HarringtonSmith (talk) 16:08, 1 August 2011 (UTC)
So your response is ignoring us/our requests? You've managed 100+ contributions in the past 2 days, but not a single response to either of us, so "I am busy in RL, so I will be unable to do that anytime soon" just doesn't hold water. Buffs (talk) 21:18, 2 August 2011 (UTC)
- Deletion discussions are not votes; the strength of the commenters' arguments is more important than the number of people who !vote (which means "NOT vote" by the way) in the discussion. Personally, I feel that Fastily did an adequete job of weighing the arguments. You also said earlier that the discussion was about what "constitutes enhancement to the article". It was actually about what "constitutes enhancement to the article sufficient enough to use a non-free image in a free encyclopedia" Full disclosure: I did participate in that discussion. –Drilnoth (T/C) 22:12, 2 August 2011 (UTC)
- I'm well aware of deletion discussions. Simply counting !votes isn't the entire story, but when a 2 or 3 to 1 majority supports keeping an image as they believe it meets all NFCC criteria (while the others don't), it comes down to whether an opinion (which is all this is) has support. In this case, reasonable people can disagree, but when reasonable people in a minority are elevated above that of the reasonable opinions of a majority, it smacks of elitism. If it were closer and other opinions could be discounted (i.e. "I think the image is great! Keep it!" or "That's just a stupid image, delete it."), it's at that point that the majority opinion should take precedence over what the closer personally likes. Recently, Fastily has closed several clearly Keep majorities as "the result of the discussion was no consensus/delete when, in fact the discussion said nothing of the kind. He is welcome to his opinions, but if he is going to discount all those who disagree with him personally and act the way he wants, then why bother having a discussion at all? Buffs (talk) 21:47, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
Ok, yes, can you userify that copy for me, so I can continue working on it. Thank you very much, and also I would thank your help on it. Regards, Pravdaverita (talk) 21:07, 2 August 2011 (UTC)
- Done at User:Pravdaverita/Sonorama -FASTILY (TALK) 00:32, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
- Thank you Fastly, I have already improved it and done some changes, what else should I do? Regards, Pravdaverita (talk) 20:55, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
Hello
Fastily,
I'm retiring from Wikipedia, and I request all of my subpages, except for my own userpage and talk page, to be deleted. Anything in my userpace but those two.
I have known you as a reliable administrator; can you do the favor for me?
Thanks. Bryce Wilson | talk 16:44, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
- Done. I left a few pages (you can see them at Special:PrefixIndex/User:B.wilson), which are for css/js settings and a couple other things. If you also want them deleted, feel free to ask. If you ever want to return, let someone know if you want your user subpages restored. –Drilnoth (T/C) 13:05, 4 August 2011 (UTC)
Frost Magazine
What is your issue with this page existing? Dribblingscribe 21:25, 4 August 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G11 -FASTILY (TALK) 06:34, 5 August 2011 (UTC)
User:Fastily/Fbot Whitelist
Right then. I did a ton of work on the blacklist (please check it over to make sure I didn't break anything) and now I'm moving onto the whitelist.
Are you looking for all free files to get picked up by this bot, or just files made by their uploaders? Sven Manguard Wha? 04:33, 5 August 2011 (UTC)
- Fantastic! Thanks for all your help so far. I really do appreciate it :] I would prefer that the bot tag files it can safely assess (i.e. the user will not have to supply a specific source apart from what is already stated in the file license tag so something like {{GFDL-self}} would be alright, but {{CC-BY-3.0}} would not). However, given the recent changes in the bot's templates and implementation, it may be reasonable to tag all commons-compatible free licenses. However, I'd like some sort of discussion/consensus would be desirable before trying something like that. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 06:41, 5 August 2011 (UTC)
Review
Please, go back and delete it. Pay more attention to the deletion discussions you close. Alternatively, give us some arrogant post-confabulation about how perfect your action was. --damiens.rf 14:52, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
- I was asked by Fastily to comment on this image, but I see little reason to do so. The image was not orphaned as damiens claimed and the quality of the image on a user page is pretty much irrelevant. I saw no valid reason for deletion. The tone of the above message smacks of elitism, but I concede that this may simply be poorly worded sarcasm/a misinterpretation on my part. In any case, the nomination was intentionally flawed (damiens has offered no mea culpa or "whoops!" message) and 2 people felt that the nomination did not have merit versus his 3-word nomination. Consensus of those who participated in the discussion was pretty cleraly keep and it should remain so.
- If this is merely a pointed editorial comment in response to my other contributions, knock it off; last warning. The snide remarks are not civil/helpful and you know it. Buffs (talk) 21:39, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
- The image is not "used" in a user page. It's just listed on a page containing all the uploads from a certain user. --damiens.rf 04:45, 4 August 2011 (UTC)
- ...and therefore it isn't orphaned. That you don't like how it is used is irrelevant. Such rationales have been shot down in other discussions as well. Once again WP:IDONTLIKEIT is not a valid reason for deletion; it isn't orphaned and what people do in their user space is (largely) their own business. Leave them alone. Buffs (talk) 14:07, 4 August 2011 (UTC)
- Your general "keep it of", "leave them alone", etc. attitude is not compatible with a volunteer based collective project. It's no that I don't like what the user does with this image. If you were less inclined to try to guess my reasons and less driven to make a drama of every little thing, you would notice that all I am pointed out is that this image probably serves no more use in Wikimedia servers since it's not used in any article, is unlikely to be used, and is just sitting in a page where the uploader organizes his contributions. Once it gets deleted, it no longer needs to stays on that page.
- But sometimes it's more important to win an argument that to improve the project. Wikipedia is full of these opportunities for ones like you to compensate for real life frustrations and shortcomings. Have it your way, fellow. You're a winner... here. --damiens.rf 19:13, 4 August 2011 (UTC)
- Your tone is noted... Buffs (talk) 06:36, 6 August 2011 (UTC)
- ...and therefore it isn't orphaned. That you don't like how it is used is irrelevant. Such rationales have been shot down in other discussions as well. Once again WP:IDONTLIKEIT is not a valid reason for deletion; it isn't orphaned and what people do in their user space is (largely) their own business. Leave them alone. Buffs (talk) 14:07, 4 August 2011 (UTC)
- The image is not "used" in a user page. It's just listed on a page containing all the uploads from a certain user. --damiens.rf 04:45, 4 August 2011 (UTC)
About the concerns
Dear Fastly
Did you have a good idea about the concerns, or do you need more data? Thanks --Yamsahh (talk) 15:22, 4 August 2011 (UTC)
Why did you delete the article on "Michael A. Martin (science-fiction author)"?
Dear Fastily;
I just noticed that you have deleted the wikipedia page about me (Michael A. Martin, science fiction author best known for having written a pile of STAR TREK novels). The reason given was that I am not sufficiently notable, even though most of my fellow STAR TREK novelists still have their wikipedia pages. Also several of the novels I've written appear to be noteworthy enough to continue to have wikipedia pages of their own. I find it curious that the author of those books (me) lacks the "wikiworthiness" of both his colleagues and his own published works. Therefore I ask you to consider "undeleting" the article. Thank you for your time.
Best regards,
Originalmichaelamartin (talk) 09:08, 5 August 2011 (UTC)
- Contrary to accusations made elsewhere, the deleted article was Michael A. Martin, and was created by User:Slimybug, not by Originalmichaelamartin. I thought we should clarify that. --Orange Mike | Talk 16:04, 5 August 2011 (UTC)
- Since the article was PRODded, I see no reason why it can't be restored and either improved or further discussed at Articles for Deletion. I'd do so myself, except that I try not to get involved in article-deletion-related things. –Drilnoth (T/C) 16:16, 5 August 2011 (UTC)
- Restored as disputed PROD. Urgently needs independent sourcing, though. --SarekOfVulcan (talk) 17:07, 5 August 2011 (UTC)
- Since the article was PRODded, I see no reason why it can't be restored and either improved or further discussed at Articles for Deletion. I'd do so myself, except that I try not to get involved in article-deletion-related things. –Drilnoth (T/C) 16:16, 5 August 2011 (UTC)
Question about file deletion tagging
See User talk:Drilnoth#Crimean War medal. Thanks! –Drilnoth (T/C) 14:25, 5 August 2011 (UTC)
You kept: File:Henry Wadsworth Longfellow stamp unveiled.jpg as Freedom of Panorama
I refer to your decision at Wikipedia:Possibly unfree files/2011 July 11#File:Henry Wadsworth Longfellow stamp unveiled.jpg]. Would you please look up the definition of Freedom of Panorama and decide the case again? Ans please take your time to review this issue and have fun traveling. rgds --h-stt !? 16:54, 5 August 2011 (UTC)
- Yeah, I know FOP in US applies to buildings only. Not sure why I closed the discussion as keep originally. Hm. -FASTILY (TALK) 04:13, 6 August 2011 (UTC)
Template:Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs roster
Hello, could you send me a copy of the deleted Template:Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs roster. It was still being used on the 2010–11 Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs season at the time of deletion. Thanks. --ilamb94 (talk) 20:39, 5 August 2011 (UTC)
IRC Chat re: Whitelist
If you're around, (which you might not be, considering the banner), I'd like for you to hop onto the IRC so we can talk in real time about the whitelist.
I also have an idea on an additional parameter that might dramatically improve the bot's ability to distinguish between tags that are good and tags that might be good, and I wanted to explain it to you in real time.
I'll be on for two more hours from the time of this message (or an hour and a half if my ISP cuts the internet at 2AM again.) My IRC name is Sven_Manguard.
Sven Manguard Wha? 04:24, 6 August 2011 (UTC)
- Hey Sven, I'm currently on a laptop without an IRC client, and I'm just about ready to call it a night. I arrived in DC a few hours ago, and I have plans for an early breakfast and a tour of the capital building around noon. It sounds to me like you have an excellent idea, but could we discuss this some other time? (say, in a few days when I get home?) Best, FASTILY (TALK) 06:09, 6 August 2011 (UTC)
- Okay. I'm going to email you the idea so I don't forget about it, and we can deal with it when you're back in town, wherever town is. Sven Manguard Wha? 06:40, 6 August 2011 (UTC)
'Pyaar ka punchnama'
Hi Fastily, I had created a page called : 'Pyaar ka punchnama' in june 2011. It was based on a movie with the same name. I accidentally had named it 'Pyaar ka punchnama' whereas the 'p' should have been capital in the title. A few days later, a guy redirected the searches and things were fine.
Please let me know the reason why the page was deleted,if otherwise.
Thanks — Preceding unsigned comment added by Kaleidoscopic pleasure (talk • contribs) 18:53, 6 August 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G11 -FASTILY (TALK) 02:13, 8 August 2011 (UTC)
Next time
Don't bother asking for my feedback if you are going to let your talkpage be used as a punching bag. Buffs (talk) 15:43, 7 August 2011 (UTC)
Whitelist
I saw your update to the Fbot2 RFBA. Did you get a chance to read my email yet? Sven Manguard Wha? 04:57, 8 August 2011 (UTC)
- I did, and I have a few suggestions. Overall, it's a great idea, and is a good opportunity for research/statistical analysis. I'll email you back within the next day or so. Best, FASTILY (TALK) 05:08, 8 August 2011 (UTC)
Leanne Vogel's Wiki page
Hi, can you help? I am trying to add resources around gluten free eating, but my article about Leanne Vogel was deleted. I am not sure why, I was adding similar blogs/bloggers.
- User:Fastily/E#G11 -FASTILY (TALK) 01:36, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
'samarth pratishthan'
can u help to recreat the page plzzzzzzzzz — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ganeshsiddha (talk • contribs) 12:58, 9 August 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G12 -FASTILY (TALK) 17:21, 9 August 2011 (UTC)
- Note that I have salted both names (Samarth Pratishthan and Samarth pratishthan). Ganeshsiddha, if you want to try recreating the article, we can do that in a draft in your userspace (I'll show you how), but first you need to start talking to me. I've left messages on your talk page, (User Talk:Ganeshsiddha), but you haven't responded yet. I think you need to learn a little bit about Wikipedia to understand why there were problems with your previous versions, and what will be necessary if we are to consider an article on SP. Qwyrxian (talk) 23:39, 9 August 2011 (UTC)
Heyo Fastily, if you have sometime then can you please have a look at a user's contributions, named "KH1MOVIE"? He started an edit war with a couple of users (including myself) on Rebecca Black's My Moment, in particular. The situation kind of got messy with a bunch of reverts resulting in an edit war. Also, the user has violated the code of conduct by using unsuitable words in his edit summaries which can be really offensive to some users. I would really appreciate your help. Thanks ♫♪Adyniz♪♫ 15:35, 8 August 2011 (UTC)
- Warned user. If they start editing disruptively again, let me know and I'll block them. -FASTILY (TALK) 17:24, 9 August 2011 (UTC)
- May I know why am I getting the warning? I just came here to report and by contributions, I clearly meant the use of abusive words in the edit summaries which was directly related to the content of that article, not an intentional hate or bashing towards anybody in particular. ♫♪Adyniz♪♫ 17:37, 9 August 2011 (UTC)
Mind commenting?
Would you mind commenting on the last section of my talk page, the one concerning the mass image reuploads, as I am uncertain as to how to clean this up? Thanks! Reaper Eternal (talk) 19:00, 9 August 2011 (UTC)
- It's been taken care of. Best, FASTILY (TALK) 19:12, 9 August 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks again! Reaper Eternal (talk) 19:14, 9 August 2011 (UTC)
Deleted redirect
I see you have deleted the redirect File:Balbarbie House1910.gif per R3, i.e. as an "implausible typo" for "Balbardie House". Implausible or not, the image was originally uploaded in 2007 with that very typo, by Giano, and has been wrongly named "Balbarbie House" ever since, as the history shows. I recently moved it to the correct spelling. I'm not sure it's implausible that somebody might look for the file under the original spelling, since it has gone under that for four years. That's why I refrained from deleting the automatically created redirect. Bishonen | talk 19:31, 9 August 2011 (UTC).
- I deleted the page because it had no links to it and did not appear to serve any useful purpose to the project. I note that both the original and new titles vary by a few letters, so even if someone were to search for the original title, the SphinxSearch extension would direct them to find the new title. Of course, if feel otherwise, feel free to recreate the redirect; it's no big deal. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 19:40, 9 August 2011 (UTC)
Wow, now that was fast
Like wow, I was posting over at ANI about this can of worms that I just dug up, and I went back to add some info; when I saved the page, the bluelink had gone all red (and dead). All I can say is like wow again and you deserve your username. Cheers. CaptainScreebo Parley! 20:31, 9 August 2011 (UTC)
- Hah, thanks. Happy to have been able to help. Cheers, FASTILY (TALK) 20:32, 9 August 2011 (UTC)
- Yeah, I'm pretty sure him and Hersfold are simply friendly bots... too fast to be human... ;-) ROBERTMFROMLI | TK/CN 09:36, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
"Talk:Militant Atheism" Section 12 - "Introduction"
Hi, I'm just asking for the discussion topic to be closed and an acknowledgment given to the vote there. It's been nearly 2 weeks since the last activity, and without action the discussion will be archived. User:Master of Puppets has had IRL concerns preventing him from tending to it, and so I would like to bring it to your attention for action. Turnsalso (talk) 01:47, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
TB
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Sven Manguard Wha? 06:23, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
Spam for admin recently working at WP:PERM/C
See Wikipedia talk:Requests for permissions/Archive 3#Accept/decline template. Magog the Ogre (talk) 09:24, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
When I wanted to add an article on CoSyne, I noticed that there seems to have been an earlier page with this very name that you removed June 30, due to lacking notability. As there has been significant coverage of CoSyne in scientific publications on natural language processing it should be possible to write a decent article on the subject. To avoid unnecessary trouble I would like to know if you can send me the text of the removed article, supposing that it deals with the same topic? MarcoSwart (talk) 22:11, 8 August 2011 (UTC)
- Certainly, I've reproduced the main body of the article below. Click edit this page to view it. -FASTILY (TALK) 17:27, 9 August 2011 (UTC)
- (talk page stalker) Wow that's a clever trick. Sven Manguard Wha? 17:42, 9 August 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks a lot. I will merge it with the article I was preparing and add appropriate sources and categories. MarcoSwart (talk) 17:58, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
- (talk page stalker) Wow that's a clever trick. Sven Manguard Wha? 17:42, 9 August 2011 (UTC)
Userfy and delete non-user?
Hi Fastily! I ran into something interesting during RCP. I think you were helping out[22] a new editor (Branddevo) a little while back (or at least provided some sort of help in removing the db-spam tag)... they are working on an article, but have it in a different userspace[23]. Not sure if it's one user using one account as article space and now the other account as the edit account. Was wondering if it should simply be userfied under Branddevo's account? Best, ROBERTMFROMLI | TK/CN 09:00, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
- While I did indeed decline a speedy on it roughly a month ago, the page has become nothing but pure spam in the past month. I've deleted it as such and warned both users. I don't think this is something that should be userfied. Hope that helps. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 16:25, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks Fastily! ROBERTMFROMLI | TK/CN 19:17, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
About the concerns
Dear Fastily,
- You forgot me or you changed your mind (about help)??
Have a pleasnt day--Yamsahh (talk) 17:16, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
Suspected Block Evasion on Protandim
Hi Fastily. Just noticed that a new editing account (Rebo99) has resumed an edit war, making basically the same edits[24] that led to the block for PublicAdvocate [25][26][27][28] who later evaded the block as an anon IP and was blocked again.[29] Rhode Island Red (talk) 16:53, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
- Can I say quack quack? User:Rebo99 blocked indef. Thanks for letting me know. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 17:03, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
Amazing to see you protected this. Why? You gave persistant vandalism yet that not an issue with the article. Regards, SunCreator (talk) 17:04, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
- Apparently it is -FASTILY (TALK) 17:05, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
- A reading of the requesting editors talk page User_talk:Renseim suggests a waring amoung registered editors. A check on the articles history suggests no issue with IP's. So semii-protection is preventing something that isn't a problem and not fixing a problem that is. Regards, SunCreator (talk) 17:23, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
- Maybe you are looking at User_talk:90.193.11.66 edits of section blanking, one of which I reverted myself. It's not any problem to blank parts of an article. It cannot logically cause a BLP issue for example and is easy to fix. Regards, SunCreator (talk) 17:29, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
- Very well, I'm watching the page. Should vandalism pick up, I'll reprotect the article - this time for longer. -FASTILY (TALK) 18:12, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
- Wow, thank you for listening. Regards, SunCreator (talk) 19:05, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
- Very well, I'm watching the page. Should vandalism pick up, I'll reprotect the article - this time for longer. -FASTILY (TALK) 18:12, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
A pie for you!
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Thank you for your quick response in protecting Sonic Adventure from persistent IP vandalism. RandomAct(talk to me) 17:10, 10 August 2011 (UTC) |
- Thank you! I do appreciate it :) Glad to have been able to help! Cheers, FASTILY (TALK) 18:13, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
Thank you
Hey thanks! I had once flirted the idea of requesting autopatrolled rights and now a bot did for me! Glad to know I qualify. Cheers. Hoverfish Talk 17:33, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
I'm pretty sure that the page was deleted once already today. There's also sockpuppetry involved: see Mcampanelli, compared with Firecracker461. Jsharpminor (talk) 18:31, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
If Instant On Enterprise was speedily deleted because it is advertising, in fairness shouldn't the IBM Smarter Planet page get the same treatment?
Is this also blatant advertising? And if not, what makes it different from the Instant-On Enterprise page that you deleted? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smarter_Planet JLRedperson (talk) 18:51, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G11 I won't restore it but I will offer to userfy it. -FASTILY (TALK) 23:47, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
Thank you, please do so and also review the Smarter Planet entry to see if the same standards apply to it (in the spirit of fairness and neutrality.) JLRedperson (talk) 01:03, 11 August 2011 (UTC)
Rollback etc.
I understand that several people feel that I haven't followed your policies regarding 3RR. What should I do in the future if the same thing happens? This crosswikivandal has been at it before but it might be someone else, it's not the first I'll encounter. I could argue that a movie in Swedish is unlikely to have dead english or US actors doing voices and that other editors earlier had reverted the same edits but that's not the important point, the point is what should I have done different? Thanks in advance. GameOn (talk) 19:06, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
- Left the user at least two templates warnings before reporting them to WP:AIV. Though fwiw, if you're looking to fight x-wiki vandalism, I encourage you to request global rollback. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 23:49, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks for your reply. Wikipedia:VAN#How_to_warn_vandalizing_users says "Users should be warned for each instance of vandalism for which the user has not been warned previously. For purposes of warning, multiple edits should be considered a single instance, and only one warning given, if: the edits are of the same page;" The IP in question has already been warned and blocked for the same edits on multiple times here on enwp. It continues a bit further down with "If the user receives the warning and, after receiving it, continues to vandalize, the warning may be escalated or the user reported for administrator intervention." The IP got a question from me (but on another language version) after I had reverted the same types of edits as here on two occasions in two seperate articles. No response was given (and has never come from other blocks and questions/warnings on either enwp or svwp) and I then blocked the IP after the person using it repeated the edits once more. And the user must have noticed the blocks atleast so he/she was aware that it wasn't an ok edit. I'll look into a global permission, I've already reverted crosswiki vandals on around ten different language versions so that might be a good idea, although it's not my primary concern when it comes to wikipedia. But if I breach local policy that's still not good, although I don't agree with your view on the matter based on how I intrepret the above cited text. And BTW, good luck with the bot, getting more images to commons is very good - and running a bot is an easy way to help out (I've got botstatus on a few language versions). GameOn (talk) 04:28, 11 August 2011 (UTC)
Fastily. I would like to unblock this user. I believe, based primarily on this edit that User:Dominus Vobisdu has, in bad faith, attempted to game the system by placing all four warnings at once on a new user who didn't understand edit warring. The block you applied happened after the warnings and the user stopped reverting and began discussing on the talk page. I feel appalled at User:Dominus Vobisdu's behavior. Please let me know if you have any objections.--v/r - TP 19:21, 10 August 2011 (UTC)Wrong blocking admin, my bad--v/r - TP 19:27, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
Could you stop by IRC and give me a poke re. this block ASAP please. -- DQ (t) (e) 22:34, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
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BristleBlasting.jpg
Fastily,
the image BristleBlasting.jpg in the article http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bristle_blasting was deleted because of F11 despite an email giving the permission by the owner was send to permissions@wikimedia.org which was well acknowledged by Wikimedia answering "Thank you for your email. Our response follows your message."
Despite of all the image was deleted.
I wrote to permissions@wikimedia.org again but don't get an answer. I am wondering if there is anybody at Wikipedia doing anything else than just deleting?
Please, can you help. What should I do else? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Steve417 (talk • contribs) 06:51, 11 August 2011 (UTC)
- Steve, I've restored this image while the response from OTRS is pending. Just to make sure, you did include the image name (BristleBlasting.jpg) in the e-mail you sent to permissions, right? If so, then you've done everything properly, and we just need to wait for an OTRS volunteer to insert the OTRS ticket number into the file description page. I'll keep an eye on this image—let me know if you need help or have other questions. —Bkell (talk) 07:08, 11 August 2011 (UTC)
Why delete template redirects?
Hi, Fastily. Could you explain your recent deletion of about 150 template redirects, such as {{Db-noncommercial}} and {{Nonfree product cover}}? These redirects, which are just variants of the "official" template names, seem to be useful things to have for those of us who can't remember that the template we're trying to use is actually called {{Db-noncom}} or {{Non-free product cover}} or whatever. You used WP:CSD#G6 as your explanation for all of them, but I'd be interested in a somewhat fuller explanation. Was there a discussion about this somewhere that I could read to understand the rationale behind their deletion? By the way, I've restored {{FFD}}, which I created for myself for those times when I accidentally type {{FFD}} instead of {{ffd}} to nominate an image for deletion. —Bkell (talk) 06:57, 11 August 2011 (UTC)
- I deleted those redirects based on the results of a cleanup script I wrote to assess the usefulness (based on number of links/transclusions) of redirects to speedy/ict tags. I had a feeling the numbers were off. Guess I'll go back and recheck everything by hand :\ Thanks for letting me know. -FASTILY (TALK) 07:27, 11 August 2011 (UTC)
Leaving wikipedia
How do i close my account because i'm about to leave wikipedia because i'm retiring from this place?--HappyLogolover2011 (talk) 02:18, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
- Please see WP:RTV. We don't delete accounts, but you can certainly have all pages in your userspace deleted. -FASTILY (TALK) 03:49, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
- I know because i want to delete my own account not an admin deletes it.--HappyLogolover2011 (talk) 20:54, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
- Unfortunately, you cannot delete your account. See Wikipedia:Username_policy#Deleting_an_account. The best you can do is to exercise your right to vanish. Fwiw, that comes pretty close to deleting your account. -FASTILY (TALK) 03:46, 12 August 2011 (UTC)
- I know because i want to delete my own account not an admin deletes it.--HappyLogolover2011 (talk) 20:54, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
Fbot
- Your bot was flagged a few minutes ago.
- I've updated the template at User:Fbot to reflect that.
- User talk:Fbot really should redirect to this page, it makes your life much easier to have only one talk page.
Cheers, congratulations, etc. Sven Manguard Wha? 02:06, 11 August 2011 (UTC)
Anastasiya of Russia
Hello, My name is Anne P. Although,I do realise that my article had little references,it is not a hoax. Since I am new to creating an article,I copied and pasted the codes from another article about royalty,and simply edited the text. I did not,however, make up a a member of the Romanov Family. I have studied Russian history with major in Royal History of Romanovs from 15th century,I can assure you,she very much exists. Please let me know how that article can be put back,and what I need to provide you with to prove it.
Regards,
Anna P. — Preceding unsigned comment added by AnnaPopova (talk • contribs) 03:36, 11 August 2011 (UTC)
- Very well. Feel free to repost the article, but please be sure that the subject meets WP:GNG. Otherwise, the article will be deleted again. -FASTILY (TALK) 03:32, 12 August 2011 (UTC)
Image deletion
please reconsider File:Cogswellfountainboston.jpg; File:Main-titan-huygens-big-full.jpg; File:Oliver-kahn.jpg these images had disputed rationales worthy of a deletion discussion. Slowking4: 7@1|x 14:36, 11 August 2011 (UTC)
- Fastily invited me to comment here, being the deletion nominator. Well, not surprisingly perhaps, I agree with his deletion, and from my experience with speedies I can safely say all three were well within the range of cases obvious enough to allow processing as a speedy. The Huygens one was a copyrighted artwork used not for supporting critical commentary on the artist's work; in its function of illustrating what the spaceship looks like it was replaceable with the model already pictured, and in its function of illustrating what the spaceship would look like in action on Titan it would be replaceable with any other artist's impression that you or I could create. The Oliver Kahn one also didn't support specific discussion; the text only mentioned that a wax sculpture existed, but nothing in the text hinged on seeing what it specifically looked like. About the Cogswell one it is a bit of a pity, because I agree the photograph is likely to be PD, but if it is not, we have a clear replaceability case. The fountain looks exactly like the other, surviving fountains, of which we have several free images. The article lists several places where such fountains existed earlier. Nothing in the article hinges on seeing an image of every one of these cases. Fut.Perf. ☼ 06:27, 12 August 2011 (UTC)
Talk:Militant Atheism Section 12
Thank you for taking a look; it seems M.O.P. has closed the topic already. Just thought I'd bring that to your attention; thanks again! Turnsalso (talk) 15:40, 11 August 2011 (UTC)
Gone In 60 Seconds 2-information not false or hoax
I was just curious as to why it was deleted. If you were to check the http://gonein60seconds.com/, you will see Gone In 60 Seconds 2 is availible as a double feature dvd along with Deadline Auto Theft. I posted the information as gathered by the interviews done with Denice Halicki on the Speed Channel special "The life and times of H.B. Halicki", the introduction video on the Gone 2/DAT dvd, as well as Ron Moores interview availible for view on youtube.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=620FNJVWn5g , though the interview is a bit of a bash on H.B. Halicki. I feel most of Halickis fans would appreciate the information be put back up and edited as more information is gathered, Thank you.. CrashedCars43 (talk) 17:18, 11 August 2011 (UTC)
- Very well. Feel free to repost the article, but please be sure that the subject meets WP:GNG. Otherwise, the article will be deleted again. -FASTILY (TALK) 03:38, 12 August 2011 (UTC)
Persuasion design
Hi, Fastily
Could you please restore this page? It explained the two fundamental positions within the history of not only graphic design and advertising, but more recently user experience design. I have been researching this as a theme and this page had one of the most erudite descriptions of the dichotomy between advertising and design I have read.
It would be a shame to lose it, and if we have to is it possible to get to the original article?
Thank you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Zietguest (talk • contribs) 19:02, 11 August 2011 (UTC)
- The article was deleted per the WP:PROD process. This means I can restore the article for you. However, before I do that, I recommend you read User:Fastily/E#PROD and WP:PROD. -FASTILY (TALK) 03:39, 12 August 2011 (UTC)
Question
I am apparently in a disagreement with another user over a ubx on my talk page. I refuse to edit war with this individual over something so silly and I am hesitant to use rollback and template the user. Is there any way you could have a talk with this contributer? Cheers - 4twenty42o (talk) 21:15, 11 August 2011 (UTC)
- Blocked – for a period of 1 week Textbook WP:IDHT. Hope that helps. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 03:42, 12 August 2011 (UTC)
Dear Fastily - he hasn't given you the whole story. Did you not consider checking with me? He keeps using swearwords and I objected. My daughter asked me why swearing was OK on Wikipedia if it was so good - she has a point. They are not necessary and add nothing, so when he kept them I removed them. I suggested that they were childish and he is upset. He had had loads of conflicts previously with people, often accusing them of vandalism when he is in fact the vandal. Maybe he needs to revisit the rules objectively. For now, please unblock me or I will have to appeal and this will spiral. Thanks. Lloyd — Preceding unsigned comment added by Herbolzheim (talk • contribs) 09:11, 12 August 2011 (UTC)
Mo' Horizons - can the article be restored?
Hello, I would like to propose restoration of the recently deleted Mo' Horizons page, because in my opinion the band is sufficiently notable to be seen in Wikipedia. Information about the band was incomplete, I intend to change that fact. I plan to add articles of albums, and some additional content to the main article. The band is active and can be heard in clubs, pubs, on the radio. Their tracks were used in TV shows, series, etc. I know that this counts as neither notability nor secondary sources yet, but I'll try to find some confirmed and objective data that support these claims. In my opinion, good quality music, which is worth having an article. Unk3mpt (talk) —Preceding undated comment added 14:00, 11 August 2011 (UTC).
- The article was deleted per the WP:PROD process. This means I can restore the article for you. However, before I do that, I recommend you read User:Fastily/E#PROD and WP:PROD. -FASTILY (TALK) 03:34, 12 August 2011 (UTC)
- Already read them before posting here, to prevent posting here on a whim. From what I understand, sources indicating notability are the primary objective. The above-mentioned pages, and some other I've read on the topic, convinced me that the sources I've found are sufficient. What shall I do to make it (restoration) happen? Unk3mpt (talkpage) 20:53, 12 August 2011 (UTC)
- Nothing. That'll do. -FASTILY (TALK) 20:55, 12 August 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks! Hopefully before Monday it'll be more or less ready :) Unk3mpt (talkpage) 22:03, 12 August 2011 (UTC)
- Nothing. That'll do. -FASTILY (TALK) 20:55, 12 August 2011 (UTC)
- Already read them before posting here, to prevent posting here on a whim. From what I understand, sources indicating notability are the primary objective. The above-mentioned pages, and some other I've read on the topic, convinced me that the sources I've found are sufficient. What shall I do to make it (restoration) happen? Unk3mpt (talkpage) 20:53, 12 August 2011 (UTC)
This obviously notable Spanish ceramics firm was deleted from wikipedia. Can you restore it. I can't believe it was an "advert". If this is actually the case please restore it to my user space and I'll sort it. It should not have been speedied.♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:09, 11 August 2011 (UTC)
- Doubtful. I've reproduced the main body of the article below. Click "edit this page" to view it. -FASTILY (TALK) 19:45, 12 August 2011 (UTC)
Deletion of Mordechai Ardon (Bornstein)
Hi,
You deleted Mordechai Ardon (Bornstein) because it is the same person as Mordecai Ardon. It is indeed the same person, but you shouldn't have deleted it right away, because it included useful information which is not present in the existing article Mordecai Ardon. The articles should have been properly merged first.
I must also note that the page you deleted was created by professional writers about art from the Israel Museum. Such harsh treatment scares away valuable professionals from writing for Wikipedia. Please be very careful about this in the future.
Thanks for understanding. --Amir E. Aharoni (talk) 19:42, 12 August 2011 (UTC)
- What do you need? -FASTILY (TALK) 19:46, 12 August 2011 (UTC)
- I already sorted out this situation myself. I just want you to be more careful the next time you delete something. --Amir E. Aharoni (talk) 05:49, 13 August 2011 (UTC)
Reform Movement (Ireland)
You deleted Reform Movement (Ireland) "Deleted to make room for an uncontroversial page move". What page was uncontroversially moved from where to where? There is now a lot of redlinks to Special:WhatLinksHere/Reform_Movement_(Ireland). I was going to move Reform Movement (Ireland - Unionist) back to Reform Movement (Ireland) -- was that what you meant? Did you just forget to finish the job? jnestorius(talk) 22:49, 12 August 2011 (UTC)
- I deleted the page so Rannpháirtí anaithnid, the user who requested the deletion, could make the above-mentioned page move. Since he appears to be offline, feel free to finish it for him. -FASTILY (TALK) 22:55, 12 August 2011 (UTC)
Requests for undeletion
Dear Fastily,
I received an email mentioned that the following page in wikipedia had been deleted. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User_talk:FTMS_KL
The issue is uncategorized image in place. If that is the case, I don't mind to remove or provide more information for the image I uploaded. But it shouldn't be deletion on entire page.
Another concern is you mentioned the article read like an advertisement, but I believe that is just a part made you feeling like that, however it's been deleted. Could I get back the article, so that I can edit on top of it? And can you please advice / highlight the part(s) you feel like advertisement?
Thank you for your advice in advance.
From, FTMS_KL
FTMS KL (talk) 02:53, 13 August 2011 (UTC)
- This page was textbook advertising. Please note that editors are strictly prohibited from using Wikipedia as a means of promotion. I'm afraid I cannot restore the page for you. -FASTILY (TALK) 08:54, 13 August 2011 (UTC)
Deletion Reversion
Fastily,
I reverted your deletion of an image I uploaded (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Log&page=File%3AStolibottle.PNG). It appears that in the years since it was uploaded several people and bots have come along to 'tweak' the licensing (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=File:Stolibottle.PNG&action=history). I believe that that I've placed sufficient tags, and properly waved the dead chicken over my keyboard to resolve this now. If you still disagree, please reply on my talk---or just delete again, it's really not worth my time to argue over it. — xaosflux Talk 03:53, 13 August 2011 (UTC)
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—James (Talk • Contribs) • 10:22am • 00:22, 13 August 2011 (UTC)
- Well this is embarrassing...I forgot you had finished the lesson :\ Please don't hesitate to remind me about coaching in the future. Sorry about that. -FASTILY (TALK) 08:58, 13 August 2011 (UTC)
Enedina Felix picture deletion?
Hello, I am a little confused as to why my image was deleted. The person putting it "up" for deletion simply states that, "It's all over the internet, doubt it's his image." I left a very detailed rebuttal and could provide copies of my ID badge from the conference as well as dates and times. No one at all responded to this yet it was deleted? I'd appreciate an explanation at least. jlcoving (talk) 20:20, 13 August 2011 (UTC)
Hi there; you have blocked this Ip user, admittedly for only a week. She (I know it's a she because she mentions her husband) has appealed the block; it does look a bit to me as if she has been over-zealous rather than actively disruptive. Could I ask you to re-visit it and look at her appeal? Obviously, your decision. --Anthony Bradbury"talk" 19:02, 13 August 2011 (UTC)
- I dislike the way this situation has panned out. The husband creates a terrible racket leaving his wife to sort things out. While I'm sure she is acting in the best of faith, before I even consider an unblock, I would like to see the husband, the individual at fault, to acknowledge his own error and personally assure us he will refrain from repeating the same actions in the future. Does that seem reasonable? -FASTILY (TALK) 04:14, 14 August 2011 (UTC)
- The husband has now made some conciliatory remarks. He has stopped short of as unequivocal an acceptance of his fault than I would ideally have liked, but he has, I think gone some way towards accepting that he will not behave in the same way in future. I am inclined to unblock, but what do you think? JamesBWatson (talk) 16:25, 14 August 2011 (UTC)
Are you online?
If you happen to be online, please hop into the IRC and give me a yell. Earwig would like to speak to you. Sven Manguard Wha? 01:07, 15 August 2011 (UTC)
Page needs to be restored...
Hello Fastily,
I saw the following this morning and was quite dismayed:
--->>> 05:03, 15 August 2011 Fastily (talk | contribs) deleted "TokuDB" (G11: Unambiguous advertising or promotion)
TokuDB is a database that was developed at MIT, Rutgers and Stony Brook Universities and is free to the public for research and development purposes. It is a unique way of delivering database performance by use of specially developed mathematical algorithms (Fractal Trees)
Furthermore, I tried to follow the convention of other database storage engine solutions which have been on Wikipaedia for a long time. Some examples of this are:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VoltDB http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/InnoDB http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertica http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MyISAM http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infobright http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aria_%28storage_engine%29 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falcon_%28storage_engine%29
I do not understand how these other ones can stand and for the entry on TokuDB not to be allowed. What are they doing differently? Can you advise please? Why is Wiki allowing some of these to be listed and not others?
Thanks,
Lsschwar (talk) 14:25, 15 August 2011 (UTC)Lawrence
- I had another look, and have restored the page because it is not blatant spam. -FASTILY (TALK) 18:29, 15 August 2011 (UTC)
- Great! I appreciate the quick review. Would it be okay to restore the redirect from Tokutek as well --> "deleted from (Deletion log); 05:39 . . Fastily (talk | contribs) deleted "Tokutek" (G8: Redirect to a deleted or non-existent page )" Thanks again for your time and help Lsschwar (talk) 18:55, 15 August 2011 (UTC)Lawrence
Fastily - would you consider it too soon or crystal to restore this article? The book releases tomorrow and Terry Goodkind is a well known author and a book in the series featured at #1 on the NY Best Sellers list in 2006 [30].--v/r - TP 15:55, 15 August 2011 (UTC)
- It's been a long time since I deleted that... I have no objections on restoring it. Feel free to do so at your convenience. -FASTILY (TALK) 18:31, 15 August 2011 (UTC)
Deletion of International Social Service Australia page
Hi, I see that you deleted the article International Social Service Australia despite my arguments as to why it should be retained. Can I ask why, if the article on ISS Australia was deleted, articles on International Social Service (the network of which ISS Australia is a member) and, for example, the Centre on Housing Rights and Evictions (just one example of many articles on small NGOs) are maintained on Wikipedia? On the face of it, this would seem to be an inconsistent approach, and if so inconsistency in the application of a policy is inherently unfair wouldn't you say? You may argue that the article was attempting to "advertise" ISS Australia (if you can advertise a not for profit organisation), but then why is that not the case with the articles on the ISS network, COHRE or for that matter Amnesty International? I look forward to your response. Thanks, Fionn Skiotis FionnSkiotis (talk) 23:16, 15 August 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G11 -FASTILYs (TALK) 23:19, 15 August 2011 (UTC)
I notice that
you are moving towards deleting the image File:PereMarquetteMarquetteMI.jpg. If that is because it was an orphan - a good reason -, well it no longer is. I discovered three appropriate places to park it and have done so. Life is supposed to be interesting. Einar aka Carptrash (talk) 23:28, 15 August 2011 (UTC)
Life is good. Carptrash (talk) 00:00, 16 August 2011 (UTC)
list of family offices in Australia
You deleted this article as PROD. I didn't write it. I would very much like to see it for research. Is there a link you can give me to see the deleted page in case there is anything useful on it? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Charlieleach (talk • contribs) 00:00, 16 August 2011 (UTC)
- I've appended the main body of the article below. Click "edit this page" to view it. -FASTILY (TALK) 01:44, 16 August 2011 (UTC)
My editing dispute
Dear User Fastily, I can assure you about my good intentions in the editing dispute, which was the cause of your reminding me of the rules. You and other members of English Wikipedia crew would certainly not on the whole approve the methods of editing that are now common on the Czech Wikipedia in respect of President of the Czech Republic Václav Klaus. They take very rude citations from tabloids, e.g. about Klaus being a homosexual (which is definitely not true) or having allegedly contact with Czech neonazis, and publish things like this. They even make a hint that the information might not be true or valid, but the damage has been done. In my eyes, the whole article "Chilean 2011 incident" on wiki:en about Klaus is based on a fake. What I have reverted twice was the most hurting sentence about "cleptomania" of the person concerned, allegedly admitted by him, etc. This particular story was completely invented by a Slovak TV - this is quite obvious - and shall now be "relevant" for everybody in the world???
I hope that you as a gentleman or a lady tell me what you think about such practices. Yours sincerely --Zbrnajsem (talk) 05:10, 16 August 2011 (UTC)
- Who paid you? Also, the Chilean incident WAS real, it was captured on camera and documented by multiple sources, all of which are reliable, can you prove the footage was doctored? Don't go around waving accusations of falsified material without proof. Further, he has confirmed he has had at least 1 extramarital affair, this is noted by The Times (UK), a very reliable source, known for its verifiability, journalistic standards and integrity, whilst some of the other claims may be questionable and cite poor sources which need to be sourced properly or removed. Fastily has had little to do with the article, if any involvement, so I suggest you bring up your editorial dispute on the talk page for Klaus rather than here as this is not the appropriate venue for raising your concerns. —James (Talk • Contribs) • 9:03pm • 11:03, 16 August 2011 (UTC)
Russian populated places articles deleted
Hello, Fastily! Recently you have deleted quite a number of articles about Russian populated places or subdivisions with a summary G5: Creation by a banned or blocked user in violation of ban or block (TW). Could you please restore all those articles? Most of them have highly notable subjects and we need them in encyclopedia. I was shocked to see all that deleted. GreyHood Talk 11:07, 16 August 2011 (UTC)
- Indeed. Now we, for example, have red links (to Semyonov, Russia and Semyonov, Ukraine, which were disambiguation pages themselves) in Semyonov, and probably in a lot of other articles. I think whether an article was created by "banned user" or not is immaterial in a situation when the said article is now essential for navigation. -- Vmenkov (talk) 14:49, 16 August 2011 (UTC)
Also deleting the disambiguation page Gonda doesn't make much sense. TimBentley (talk) 16:23, 16 August 2011 (UTC)
- Per WP:CSD#G5, any pages created by Banned users in violation of their ban are deleted. Everyone, feel free to recreate any deleted items. -FASTILY (TALK) 22:39, 16 August 2011 (UTC)
- I've fixed what I could find in relation to Russia. Part of the problem was that some of the deleted pages weren't actually created by the user, but rather simply moved to a different name (often without fixing the backlinks), resulting in a redirect attributed to that user. Deleting the redirect created the situation where the backlinks pointed to a non-existing page, and it became impossible for the bots to find and fix the redirects. It would have been more correct to move those articles back (i.e., to revert the moves) instead of leaving them at the new location but deleting the redirect. Anyway, it's mostly a moot point now, but there might still be some similar holes in topics other than Russia.—Ëzhiki (Igels Hérissonovich Ïzhakoff-Amursky) • (yo?); August 17, 2011; 16:46 (UTC)
- Per WP:CSD#G5, any pages created by Banned users in violation of their ban are deleted. Everyone, feel free to recreate any deleted items. -FASTILY (TALK) 22:39, 16 August 2011 (UTC)
Question to Autopatrolled contest
Hello there.
Can I ask you one question? There is a suggested "standard" of 50 valid articles to get Autopatrolled rights yet some Wikipedians who didn't create 50 non-problematic articles do have Autopatrolled rules. How come? ItsAlwaysLupus (talk) 20:38, 16 August 2011 (UTC)
- See WP:AUTOPATROLLED. As you can see, 50 articles is the norm. It is not standard practice to grant autopatrolled to users with <50 article creations. I trust you realize that this tool has no visible effects on your editing and is in no way special status of any sort. -FASTILY (TALK) 22:43, 16 August 2011 (UTC)
Please come on IRC
Hello Fastily! Could you please come on IRC as soon as possible? I also sent this to you via email...not sure which one you check faster, but whatever. Thanks! — The Earwig (talk) 23:20, 16 August 2011 (UTC)
Bot issues
Of course the moment you leave the IRC I notice an issue. It couldn't have been while you were around, because the world dosen't work that way.
Svenbot is generating the template {{Copy to Wikimedia Commons|bot=Fbot}}. Should it not say bot=Svenbot?
I've pulled the bot pending a fix. Sven Manguard Wha? 01:31, 17 August 2011 (UTC)
- Updated. Same download link. I was just about to sign off :p -FASTILY (TALK) 01:44, 17 August 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks, will test. Timing is everything. Sven Manguard Wha? 01:50, 17 August 2011 (UTC)
Deletion mix up
Hi, From my Watchlist and the pages I edit or use, I find that you have deleted a number of pages that are marked like this: ‘deleted "Begampur, India" (G5: Creation by a banned or blocked user in violation of ban or block (TW))’. I think there is a mix up somewhere. On checking I find that there are four pages that were created by P.K.Niyogi. He closed his account in July 2008 and I have worked on these pages subsequently. These pages are Chapra, Krishnaganj, Nakashipara, Palashipara. These are mentioned on his page. Most of the deleted pages seem to have been created by various people at different times. I have subsequently worked on many of them. I am unable to understand how these are identified as created by a blocked or banned user. It is possible that some banned or blocked user is trying to create problems in some fashion and getting such ordinary pages deleted. Since I am working in this area, this is disrupting many of the links to information valuable for my pages. Kindly look into the matter and restore the pages. Cheers - Chandan Guha (talk) 02:33, 17 August 2011 (UTC)
- I deleted none of the above-mentioned pages. Please inquire at User talk:Feezo for the first two, and User talk:JohnCD for the last one. -FASTILY (TALK) 04:54, 17 August 2011 (UTC)
- My Watchlist is showing your deletions as follows:
- 16 August 2011
- • (Deletion log); 03:28 . . Fastily (talk | contribs) deleted "Sirsha, India" (G5: Creation by a banned or blocked user in violation of ban or block (TW))
- • (Deletion log); 03:28 . . Fastily (talk | contribs) deleted "Ramchandrapur, India" (G5: Creation by a banned or blocked user in violation of ban or block (TW))
- • (Deletion log); 03:27 . . Fastily (talk | contribs) deleted "Kharagpur, India" (G5: Creation by a banned or blocked user in violation of ban or block (TW))
- • (Deletion log); 03:27 . . Fastily (talk | contribs) deleted "Kesabpur, India" (G5: Creation by a banned or blocked user in violation of ban or block (TW))
- • (Deletion log); 03:27 . . Fastily (talk | contribs) deleted "Kharagpur" (G5: Creation by a banned or blocked user in violation of ban or block (TW))
- • (Deletion log); 03:26 . . Fastily (talk | contribs) deleted "Ghaziabad district" (G5: Creation by a banned or blocked user in violation of ban or block (TW))
- • (Deletion log); 03:26 . . Fastily (talk | contribs) deleted "Debipur, India" (G5: Creation by a banned or blocked user in violation of ban or block (TW))
- • (Deletion log); 03:26 . . Fastily (talk | contribs) deleted "Begampur, India" (G5: Creation by a banned or blocked user in violation of ban or block (TW))
- - along with related talk pages.
- I believe there were more deletions. I am unable to access the Deletion log for these and other related pages. I have edited some of these pages. I am sure that these pages were created at different times by different users and have been deleted because of some mix up. Amongst the above, at least three pages – 1. Kharagpur, India 2. Begampur, India and 3. Ghaziabad district contain some valuable information. Please check if they were deleted by mistake and restore at least these pages if not all. Cheers - Chandan Guha (talk) 05:36, 17 August 2011 (UTC)
- Ah, I see, why didn't you say so in the first place? Per WP:CSD#G5, any pages created by banned users in violation of their ban are deleted on-sight. Feel free to recreate these pages as you see necessary. -FASTILY (TALK) 05:46, 17 August 2011 (UTC)
- I am sorry to disturb you again. Tobias Conradi and his sock-puppet Bogdan Nagachop have been blocked. As far as I can remember Bogdan Nagachop edited many of the pages I edit and use. He moved some pages and some of these pages may have been listed as being created by him. These deletions may have been because of that. I cannot recreate these pages, because they were not put by me in the first place. Cheers - Chandan Guha (talk) 06:41, 17 August 2011 (UTC)
- Ah, I see, why didn't you say so in the first place? Per WP:CSD#G5, any pages created by banned users in violation of their ban are deleted on-sight. Feel free to recreate these pages as you see necessary. -FASTILY (TALK) 05:46, 17 August 2011 (UTC)
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Can you help again ?
I have problem in editing article Origin of the Azeris with user Arslanteginghazi . After his recent block , again he is reverting my edits in a edit war manner . Please take a look at discussion and history of several reverting . Is there any way for me to edit without interruption ? Just imagine I have to discuss and argue about the most basic Wikipedia roles such as No original research ! Thank you --Alborz Fallah (talk) 07:33, 17 August 2011 (UTC)
- User warned. If they continue being a problem, let me know. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 00:57, 18 August 2011 (UTC)
The Standells page
Hey Fastily- I noticed you've protected the page re- edit warring. However, in the current state, it contains knowingly false and damaging information left by Larry Tamblyn (eg- "Larbabe" and other names he and his wife use on wikipedia). Niether Dick Dodd nor Tony Valentino departed/quit the Standells. Nor did Tamblyn create the band name. This is all related to an ongoing legal matter re- an alleged unlawful and fraudulent application Tamblyn filed in trademarking the Standells; re- his alleged misappropriation of monies he has collected and not distributed to and which belong to other members; his intentional and malicious interference with other band members' rights to use the name and ability to do work, as well as re- other issues (eg- his wife is in alleged violation of California Labor Law in unlawfully acting as a talent agent without a license in booking shows and doing Standells business, and is an alleged conspirator in the aforementioned Larry Tamblyn acts). It is being alleged that Mr. Tamblyn and his wife are in violation of both state and federal law. My understanding of Wikipedia is that it have facts. The gords of edits that have been created by Tamblyn and his wife contradict themselves, have contradicted his own trademark application- as you can see for yourself- and are deceiving the public. Please stop him from continuing to do so. Thanks.. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Standell66 (talk • contribs) 10:25, 17 August 2011 (UTC)
- Protection is due to expire in 4 days. Feel free to make changes then. -FASTILY (TALK) 00:59, 18 August 2011 (UTC)
Status report on Svenbot
Svenbot ran on Svenputer 1 last night, and did a sventastic job. With the restoration of my sventernet connection, I have transferred the bot to Svenputer 2, where it is running now. How svenerific!
Now for the serious stuff. I have another problem. Firefox updated to Firefox 6 on my laptop without asking me last night, (had it asked, I would have most certainly said no, as I never download the 1.0 version of anything, I always wait until the bugs get cleaned out for 1.1.) To make a long rant short, the Java plugins are now out of date, I can't revert back to Firefox 5 for stupid reasons, and I won't be able to run Svenbot on my laptop until the new Java plugins comes out, I think. Thankfully my desktop is a PoS that dosen't even have Firefox, so it's running Svenbot fine. That can only last, however, until I leave the country, at which point I lose access to the desktop.
Just letting you know. Always something new, eh? Sven Manguard Wha? 20:20, 17 August 2011 (UTC)
- Hah, good to hear that! Firefox updates broke your Java plugins? That sucks. It just means you probably won't be able to play certain online games or use certain web applets until your plugins get updated (Open Firefox to any window, try [Ctrl + Shift + A] -> "Plugins" -> the little gear button near the upper right corner of the screen -> "Check for Updates"). It won't affect the bot's ability to run on your laptop if that's what you're worried about. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 01:07, 18 August 2011 (UTC)
- The bot is running on the laptop again. It's knocked a bunch of stuff out on my whitelist. Sven Manguard Wha? 01:27, 18 August 2011 (UTC)
Deletion of File:Media Penn Central March 75.jpg
I'm not quite sure why you deleted File:Media Penn Central March 75.jpg per the deletion discussion here. The original rationale was valid, but after my edits, I believe that it was absolutely covered under fair use at PRR MP54 and possibly Pennsylvania Railroad, being the only available image of any Pennsylvania Railroad self-propelled railcars. (The railroad has been defunct for several decades; I only know of one existing car and it's not normally possible to photograph it, so unless some railfan has some favors to call in, there is no replacement.) The deletion discussion had not been closed; could you explain your reasoning? (I'll watch you talk page.)
Thanks! Pi.1415926535 (talk) 00:54, 18 August 2011 (UTC)
- I deleted the file because the !votes to keep the file failed to address the concern noted in the nomination (Fails WP:NFCC#8). You're welcome to try and convince me otherwise though, by explaining how the arguments you made in the discussion are superior that of the nominator's. Also, please note that a bot automatically closes discussions in which the result was delete, so for the record, that discussion is de facto closed. -FASTILY (TALK) 01:14, 18 August 2011 (UTC)
- I'll concede that the Pennylvania Railroad use might not be fully covered there. But as the only available image of MP54s, an image that shows what they look like "significantly increases readers' understanding of the topic", just as an image of a person does for an article about them. Multiple units no longer look like the MP54s, so there is no modern comparison, so "its omission would be detrimental to that understanding". I'm putting out feelers for the availability of a free image, but if there is none, not having the image in the MP54 article would be detrimental because there is no substitute. Pi.1415926535 (talk) 01:41, 18 August 2011 (UTC)
- Also: the nominator's reasoning, I believe, is no longer valid. When nominated, the image was used on five pages and was replaceable on all. I only added the image to the MP54 article (where it was free-use justified) during the course of the nomination. When deleted, it was no longer used in the articles stated by the nominator. It also did not have a full fair-use justification at time of nomination; that was only completed during the discussion. Pi.1415926535 (talk) 01:44, 18 August 2011 (UTC)
As luck would have it, you beat me to Dolovis' request by a second or two. I was going to deny it, given their frequent appearance at ANI over things where rollback could come in handy (this was the diacritical issue, a few weeks ago). They've been blocked for edit-warring too, and rollback and edit-warring, that's a match made in heaven. Anyway, you got there first, so there it is. Best, Drmies (talk) 04:49, 18 August 2011 (UTC)
- Ugh, didn't know about the ANI threads. If rollback is going to be a problem with this user, don't hesitate to remove it. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 05:03, 18 August 2011 (UTC)
Hello, Fastily … As you can see by the logs, Cult Beauty (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) has been deleted and recreated several times … please see this thread about the WP:SOCKs associated with it … maybe you could WP:SALT it this time? Happy Editing! — 70.21.24.28 (talk · contribs) 10:27, 18 August 2011 (UTC)
- Never mind … I've asked the most recent admin who deleted it, — 70.21.24.28 (talk) 10:33, 18 August 2011 (UTC)
What would you do...
Hey Fastily! I ran across this[31]. What would you suggest? I know A7 doesn't apply due to section 1.2 (even though not ref'd). I'm guessing if I can verify that, helping clean it up and giving the editor some tips (and ask for their collaboration) may be the route to go? Best, ROBERTMFROMLI | TK/CN 05:42, 18 August 2011 (UTC)
- I would probably have deleted that page as an advert. Since you asked me though, I'll leave the final call to you. Best, FASTILY (TALK) 20:18, 18 August 2011 (UTC)
- Hmmm, I can see that... guess that means the ball is now in your court. Hope I'm not keeping you all too busy. ;-) ROBERTMFROMLI | TK/CN 20:27, 18 August 2011 (UTC)
Hello, Fastily
Hello, Fastily … Any (pleasant) news?
MichelleBachmannoncampaigntrail.jpg
What are you doing? That was a good image, I put rationale and attribution to it, and the source of the photo said it was fine to put here. Why did you delete it? And why didn't you communicate it with me? I want to restore that image, because there was no reason to just delete something minutes after it was added.--Screwball23 talk 20:31, 18 August 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#F3 -FASTILY (TALK) 20:45, 18 August 2011 (UTC)
Harborfront Inn (userfy request being passed on)
Hi again, User:Hebs2011 has asked if he can have the article text so he can work on the article[32]... I've let him know that I'll make such a request on his behalf (that it be userfied), but that he needed to address certain issues (notability[33] and db-spam[34]) and could promise nothing other than passing along his request. Best, Rob ROBERTMFROMLI | TK/CN 20:59, 18 August 2011 (UTC)
- While it is possible to userfy this article, I think I'd rather not. The article is a total advert, and there are, as you said, issues with notability. Assuming I userfy the page, if it doesn't get speedied as a draft, it will be likely be speedied/sent to AfD as a mainspace article. -FASTILY (TALK) 22:33, 18 August 2011 (UTC)
Alec Reflects: A follow to a burnout
Upon reflection, I want to tell you the following insights into drama we experienced together.
- I've been here a long time, and it was the least 'in control' of my editing I'd ever been. I want to admit that to you, because it's important to admit that regardless of the merits of fair use standards, I was not editing at my best, indeed, I was editing at an 8-year-worst.
- The reasons for my loss of emotional control had nothing to do with you specifically, the article or specific image at hand, or anything like that. The same set of circumstances at the same time in my wikilife would have had the same effect.
- Part of the miscommunication is the use of the terms 'fair use'. This is both a legal term and a wikipolicy term. I spent a good portion of our conversation believing we were having a legal conversation and only late in the discussion realized that your conception of 'fair use' policy bore no resemblance to 'fair use policy' as I know it because we were, in fact, communicating about different things.
- Part of the miscommunication, the part I most sincerely must take the blame for, is that I initiated an "AFD" on images in response. I can only tell you that, in my heart, I did not intend malice by making those proposals. I was very clear that I did not myself think the images should be deleted, I wanted the discussions to end in a consensus to keep, and I wanted to observe how the reasoning when. The image I chose were indeed from people familiar with the discussion, but that was because you two were online and aware of the situation, not out of any vindictiveness or malice towards you or the innocent third party who just happened to have been involved in the discussion.
- I since have realized that the actions I intended as 'requests for discussion' we seem as 'requests for retribution', an intentionally hostile act meant exclusively to enflame the situation. If I had known such AFDs get closed automatically without discussion, I would have not even proposed them in the first place-- I learned nothing from them and merely angered people, and that is a clear mistake I made.
- Mostly, I just don't want to have to argue to write an encyclopedia anymore. There are too many cooks, most of them with more time to learn rules than I have. If I work for hours on a dish and watch it tossed in to a rubbish bin without being used, it's very very upsetting. I don't want to have an argument about it when I'm outranked, I don't want to have an argument about it at all. If there's a disagreement, I want to be write my article, use my images, show my article off to my friends, and watch it grow. If my changes just get washed away by the tide, I don't want to play.
- I just got too old, I think.
- Point being, you weren't being a 'bad admin', you probably get a lot of truly vindictive people acting just like I was, and the ones who come back to talk it over are probably rare. So, no hard feelings-- you didn't do anything unusually eggregious that drove me away from enwp... it was just my time... --Alecmconroy (talk · contribs)
- If this is an apology, apology accepted. Thanks for being upfront about it. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 22:33, 18 August 2011 (UTC)
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RE: Reply to your question
See WP:AUTOPATROLLED. As you can see, 50 articles is the norm. It is not standard practice to grant autopatrolled to users with <50 article creations. I trust you realize that this tool has no visible effects on your editing and is in no way special status of any sort.
— -FASTILY (TALK) 22:43, 16 August 2011 (UTC)
Of course not but I see it as a helping tool especially for trusted users who are ought to not create non-notable garbage about their favorite pet named Pussica on Wikipedia. Well and the thing is I found that some users were granted autopatrolled rights the non-standard way. You know, I'm just stupefied by all of this. ItsAlwaysLupus (talk) 22:53, 18 August 2011 (UTC)
- Your point is? -FASTILY (TALK) 22:54, 18 August 2011 (UTC)
- Are double standards part of Wikipedia policies? ItsAlwaysLupus (talk) 23:18, 18 August 2011 (UTC)
- I am not going to give you the right. Instead of using this time to create more articles, you are badgering me and comparing yourself to 'special users'. It's not that difficult. You want the right, go work for it. -FASTILY (TALK) 23:31, 18 August 2011 (UTC)
- Of course you won't, it's not my intention. However I find this quite hypocritical (not from your side), you know, encouraging users to work hard "by the rules" yet the others get the same privileges without doing almost anything. ItsAlwaysLupus (talk) 00:48, 19 August 2011 (UTC)
- I'm having a hard time trying to understand what you're saying. What I am seeing, however, is you obsessing over not being added to the user group. Autopatrolled is one of the more strictly controlled user groups, lots and lots of valued contributors, myself included, don't have it. Heck, lots and lots of valued contributors, again, myself included, have applied for and been declined access to autopatrolled. My advice: Drop it. Fighting with Fastily over this isn't going to change anything. You have 27 articles under your belt, according to the counter. Autopatrolled isn't aimed at you, it's aimed at people that have created 270 or 2700 articles. It also dosen't change anything on your end, it exists to help new page patrollers, not article creators. Sven Manguard Wha? 00:59, 19 August 2011 (UTC)
- What part of the comment don't you understand? The point is... see below. ItsAlwaysLupus (talk) 15:35, 19 August 2011 (UTC)
- Fastily, this one is a probable sock of disruptive user ItsLassieTime (talk · contribs). The behavioral evidence says so. You have the tools to check the innumerable socks this one creates I think. — Legolas (talk2me) 02:38, 19 August 2011 (UTC)
- Look who is talking. Legilas is the user who's got Autopatrolled rights although he has 16 articles on the list. Will justice ever be served? Calling me names is one thing but accusing me of sockpuppetry? You're really desperate, aren't you? ItsAlwaysLupus (talk) 15:35, 19 August 2011 (UTC)
- Fastily is not a Checkuser, however I have alerted one to this thread. If you haven't brought it to WP:SPI, you may wish to consider it Legolas. Sven Manguard Wha? 05:47, 19 August 2011 (UTC)
- Don't bother,
Unrelated. Hersfold (t/a/c) 05:57, 19 August 2011 (UTC)
- Legolas has over 80 GAs, 2 FAs, several Good Topics, and FLs under his belt. While he hasn't made tons of new articles his content work shows that every new article he may create will most likely be within wikipedia's standards --Guerillero | My Talk 17:13, 19 August 2011 (UTC)
- Are you suggesting that he can do everything he wants, including insulting random users, since he is a multi-award winning user? Surely you can't be serious. ItsAlwaysLupus (talk) 20:52, 19 August 2011 (UTC)
- Legolas has over 80 GAs, 2 FAs, several Good Topics, and FLs under his belt. While he hasn't made tons of new articles his content work shows that every new article he may create will most likely be within wikipedia's standards --Guerillero | My Talk 17:13, 19 August 2011 (UTC)
- Don't bother,
- I'm having a hard time trying to understand what you're saying. What I am seeing, however, is you obsessing over not being added to the user group. Autopatrolled is one of the more strictly controlled user groups, lots and lots of valued contributors, myself included, don't have it. Heck, lots and lots of valued contributors, again, myself included, have applied for and been declined access to autopatrolled. My advice: Drop it. Fighting with Fastily over this isn't going to change anything. You have 27 articles under your belt, according to the counter. Autopatrolled isn't aimed at you, it's aimed at people that have created 270 or 2700 articles. It also dosen't change anything on your end, it exists to help new page patrollers, not article creators. Sven Manguard Wha? 00:59, 19 August 2011 (UTC)
- Of course you won't, it's not my intention. However I find this quite hypocritical (not from your side), you know, encouraging users to work hard "by the rules" yet the others get the same privileges without doing almost anything. ItsAlwaysLupus (talk) 00:48, 19 August 2011 (UTC)
- I am not going to give you the right. Instead of using this time to create more articles, you are badgering me and comparing yourself to 'special users'. It's not that difficult. You want the right, go work for it. -FASTILY (TALK) 23:31, 18 August 2011 (UTC)
- Are double standards part of Wikipedia policies? ItsAlwaysLupus (talk) 23:18, 18 August 2011 (UTC)
Edit-warring IP
...the one you just blocked for edit-warring on Carlos Hathcock came right back under 203.193.219.188 and made the same edits without discussing on the talk page. Page protection may work. Cheers,
⋙–Berean–Hunter—► 00:22, 19 August 2011 (UTC)
- Semi-protected for a period of 1 month, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. -FASTILY (TALK) 02:43, 20 August 2011 (UTC)
Deletion of page "Preparation for South Asian wedding"
Dear Fastily, you deleted an article named "Preparation for South Asian wedding" last night due to reason A10 (already existing article on South Asian Wedding). The article deleted had a different intent - it was not to inform the reader about how a wedding occurs, but it detailed the preparation process, with the bottlenecks in the process. Also, the deleted article has a lot of scope to grow and educate the viewers about the nuances of the preparation process. I would like to request you to kindly consider it for undeletion. Gauravverma delhi (talk) 06:04, 19 August 2011 (UTC)gauravverma_delhi
- Please see WP:NOTHOWTO. Wikipedia is not an instruction manual. I'm afraid this article cannot be restored. -FASTILY (TALK) 02:46, 20 August 2011 (UTC)
More problem ...
After your last warning for user:Arslanteginghazi , you asked me to let you know if there is more problem : [35] .
Now I think I have major problem in editing in that page ![36]
Can you help?--Alborz Fallah (talk) 07:51, 20 August 2011 (UTC)
A cookie for you!
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Could you help me, please
Well, I'm a brazilian wikipedian, fresh editor & municipal guard too. I created the Municipal Guards page, and I'm trying to make a contributions in my free time. And that's by problem: The informations in Law Enforcement in Brazil are out dated!!! Many editors are attacking the guards for a cultural reason: Some persons in Brazil have an urge desire to put the hand on the face of a guard, and they said: "YOU'RE NOT A COP".And the Guards have the same law training of in the law school, they have the respect of many Comissioners, D.A.'s, Judges, et cetera... Well, it's Brazil :O( I don't have many illusions or hope... Sugestions ?!?
Thanks a lot :O)
Bryard 13:44, 20 August 2011 (UTC)
Bot tagging issues identified
FYI
Guerillero identified a problem, detailed here, which I corrected for with this change to the blacklist.
Another user mentioned the same problem today, but didn't provide diffs, so I have to assume that the issues all took place before the fix was implemented, since my spotchecks haven't found anything out of the ordinary.
I sent you email with my proposed fix to this situation, and I've shut off my bot for the time being. I probably won't be around much for the next... say twenty seven and a half hours, but shoot me an email back when you get the chance.
Sven Manguard Wha? 00:25, 21 August 2011 (UTC)
Request
Hey fast, it's me again with another request. If you have "check user" powers, can you please analyze this user and this ip, whether it's the same person or not? The reason is that I've warned the respective user a lot of times because his unconstructive edits and adding non-factual info. However, the pattern of the edits made by that ip resembles to that user's contribution style. If you have some time, please check the user. Thank you, have a nice day. ♫♪Adyniz♪♫ 09:09, 20 August 2011 (UTC)
- Another ip. This ip user have done some vandal edits like blanking the entire sections, replacing factual info with the unconstructive edits. Please check it out as well, thank you. ♫♪Adyniz♪♫ 13:58, 21 August 2011 (UTC)
Userfy request
Hi Fastily, just to give you a little background, User:Sandeep999 recently had an article, TURF Insight speedy deleted as G11. He then proceeded to nominate 20-30 articles about competing companies under the same criterion. When I noticed this, I started removing the tags as disruptive, and started a discussion at ANI. By the time all of the tags were removed, 3 tagged articles were deleted. Of those, one was subsequently restored by the deleting admin, the other two, Attivio and Brainware, were deleted by you. I am not questioning the merits of either deletion, as I have never seen either article. I don't like the idea that a company can get articles on other companies deleted, and after doing some research, I believe that Brainware is notable, so I have decided to try to recreate it in neutral, stub form. Would it be possible for you to userfy it in my userspace if it is not a copyvio? Thanks, Quasihuman | Talk 11:02, 21 August 2011 (UTC)
- I re-reviewed both articles, and while they are not in the greatest condition, userfying them is definitely not out of the question. Would you like me to do that for you? -FASTILY (TALK) 19:00, 21 August 2011 (UTC)
117.211.90.154
Hi! I ran across this editor badmouthing another editor. I checked their history and saw that you blocked them for two weeks and they're already back up to a level 3 warning and have blanked at least two sections and a large amount of content with no explanation. I'm not sure they're learning anything about their prior behavior. Before I go to ANI, I thought I'd see if you would like to handle the situation as you've previously been involved. OlYellerTalktome 13:51, 21 August 2011 (UTC)
- Huh. Talk about persistence. Thanks for letting me know. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 19:04, 21 August 2011 (UTC)
Recent deletion
Hi there. You recently deleted the new creation of an article for "Dennis Hollinger" for being a copyright infringement. However, the info on the page was not lifting any copyrighted material but rather a bare-bones listing of his degrees, his educational background, and his career dates. These facts are not copyrighted. Also these were appropriately linked to the source website. I also spent time creating his publications list with the ISBN numbers, etc, all of which were not on the source site.
I studied the copyright law for wiki closely before creating this post and feel I was well within the letter of the law. Yet if you still believe the post needs some editing, may I suggest undoing the outright deletion of the post and instead allow for some changes to the original post. I can just as easily list the degrees rather than write them out in standard format and I would prefer not to have to redo everything. — Preceding unsigned comment added by CranmerRedux (talk • contribs) 19:25, 21 August 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G12 -FASTILY (TALK) 19:28, 21 August 2011 (UTC)
The books and ISBNs that I added were not subject to copyright. Undelete the article then delete everything but this, then. As I said already, I wrote this by hand and it does not deserve to be cut out. The rest can be done again at another time. — Preceding unsigned comment added by CranmerRedux (talk • contribs) 20:53, 21 August 2011 (UTC)
James Slusser
This was the correct page/spelling James Slusser and was to replace the misspelled James Sussler which I nominated for deletion, please restore the correct (new) page James Slusser. Thank you. Hholt01 (talk) 22:46, 21 August 2011 (UTC)
Wikibrands: Reinventing Your Company in a Customer-Driven Marketplace
Hi Fastily,
On Saturday you deleted Wikibrands: Reinventing Your Company in a Customer-Driven Marketplace. I'm currently trying to start a mediation with the user who nominated the article for speedy deletion. You can see that here. If you're able, I'd greatly appreciate if you could weigh in on the process, as I feel that not only was the article not unambiguously promotional, there was no good faith effort made by my fellow editors to bring it up to snuff if it was in fact inappropriately written. I'm trying to do good by someone in my industry who by all accounts is notable and has a notable book, and I feel as though I'm being vilified and told that my contributions are not welcome, no matter how much I tweak them to appease the expectations of other editors (which seem to be constantly shifting).
While I'm writing, would you be able to provide me with any guidance on bringing the article back to life? Or specific pointers on why you agreed with ConcernedVancouverite that it should be deleted?
Thanks very much for your time and consideration.
All the best, --Jdechambeau (talk) 18:07, 21 August 2011 (UTC)
- I have been asked by Fastily [37] to comment here regarding this matter. My only comment at this point, is that there are two primary venues where this issue is already being discussed: Wikipedia:Sockpuppet_investigations/Jdechambeau and Wikipedia:Mediation_Cabal/Cases/2011-08-21/Wikibrands:_Reinventing_Your_Company_in_a_Customer-Driven_Marketplace.ConcernedVancouverite (talk) 19:16, 21 August 2011 (UTC)
As per the advice of freenode #wikipedia-en, I've compiled a list of five well-established secondary sources to confirm notability:
- http://books.google.ca/books?hl=en&lr=&id=MuvjlsUu1IwC&oi=fnd&pg=PR11&dq=wikibrands&ots=idLSceCjoi&sig=jc9M6_mew3JhkxW9p_-6eZiNemk#v=onepage&q=wikibrands&f=false
- http://www.biztimes.com/news/2010/12/17/book-review-wikibrands-reinventing-your-company-in-a-customer-driven-marketplace
- http://www.businessworld.in/businessworld/content/Cause-And-Its-Effect.html
- http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-07-174927-5
- http://www.metronews.ca/toronto/work/article/759032--connecting-with-customers-critical-to-brand-success
--Jdechambeau (talk) 20:46, 21 August 2011 (UTC)
- Don't always listen to IRC, Jdechambeau.
- At any rate, I think both ConcernedVancouverite and Jdechambeau can agree [38] that undeleting the article and moving it into Jdehambeau's userspace might be a good next move. Once there, we can review the article and see if we can get it into shape (if possible)?
- --Kim Bruning (talk) 20:51, 21 August 2011 (UTC)
- Done at User:Jdechambeau/Wikibrands: Reinventing Your Company in a Customer-Driven Marketplace -FASTILY (TALK) 22:29, 21 August 2011 (UTC)
- Stellar, thanks. And Kim: It didn't hurt! --Jdechambeau (talk) 01:10, 22 August 2011 (UTC)
- Thank you kindly :-) --Kim Bruning (talk) 14:05, 22 August 2011 (UTC)
- Fastily, I thought WP:userfication involved undeleting the original and moving it, rather than doing a WP:CUTPASTE move of the content? --SarekOfVulcan (talk) 21:08, 22 August 2011 (UTC)
Bureaucrat
I think you would make a great bureaucrat. I think somebody should nominate you for bureaucratship.--1966batfan (talk) 22:59, 21 August 2011 (UTC)
- As a talk page stalker, I second this. — Kudu ~I/O~ 20:50, 22 August 2011 (UTC)
- And I'll fourth it. ROBERTMFROMLI | TK/CN 21:17, 22 August 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks for the support everyone, but I'm not interested in acquiring any additional crat responsibilities, at least not for now. Thanks for the thoughts though :) Best, FASTILY (TALK) 00:42, 23 August 2011 (UTC)
- Wise man! --Kim Bruning (talk) 03:46, 23 August 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks for the support everyone, but I'm not interested in acquiring any additional crat responsibilities, at least not for now. Thanks for the thoughts though :) Best, FASTILY (TALK) 00:42, 23 August 2011 (UTC)
Joyce Anne Barr
You deleted Joyce Anne Barr as a copyvio. The article was sourced to three U.S. federal government sources. The BNET.com link was a reprint of a U.S. Department of State publication. U.S. federal government sources are automatically in the public domain, so the article is not a copyvio. Eastmain (talk • contribs) 15:44, 22 August 2011 (UTC)
- The URL you cite as the article's source doesn't seem exist. Additionally, do you have proof that the non us-gov texts you incorporate from other sources are in the public domain? When it comes to copyright, don't assume- know. -FASTILY (TALK) 00:44, 23 August 2011 (UTC)
- I am not the article's creator. I was able to find a backup of the dead link at http://web.archive.org/web/20071014094300/http://www.state.gov/outofdate/bios/b/34326.htm Could you please restore the article? Eastmain (talk • contribs) 08:15, 23 August 2011 (UTC)
Coaching
I am a relatively experienced user, and I'd like to learn more with one-to-one mentoring. Would you be willing to coach me? I'd greatly appreciate this. Thanks! — Kudu ~I/O~ 20:51, 22 August 2011 (UTC)
- Bumping this in case you haven't seen it. — Kudu ~I/O~ 13:16, 23 August 2011 (UTC)
- While I can coach you, you may benefit more from coaching if you have a few more months' experience under your belt. I like to see at least 4-5k edits spread out over a period of months before accepting editors into my admin coaching program. I'm not a believer of editocountis, but from experience, a user with >5k edits spread out over a period of months tends to be an experienced editor familiar with Wikipedia policy. My coaching program is not intended to be a total learning experience, but rather, an in-depth review of Wikipedia policies. Of course, the above standard I use may not apply to you, considering you've made ~4k edits over the last year, so if you feel you're ready, I can take you as a coachee. Otherwise, you want want to consider waiting a few months. Let me know what you think. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 01:22, 24 August 2011 (UTC)
Fbot task #4
Hi there. I left a message for you re. the bot at the BotRFA page. Sorry it was so abrupt, I only just realized the problem when I was doing a diff check from the trial. I hope it gets resolved easily.
Also, as I mentioned elsewhere, my schedule is rather screwed up right now, so I might not be able to respond to you promptly. Sven Manguard Wha? 08:55, 23 August 2011 (UTC)
- This is old news :P Already been taken care of :P Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 00:28, 24 August 2011 (UTC)
Hello Fastly, How are you? As we talked I have been working on the article Sonorama, what do you think now? Thank you and Regards, Pravdaverita (talk) 16:57, 23 August 2011 (UTC)
- Much Better. It could obviously still use some work, but it's still a draft right? :P Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 01:24, 24 August 2011 (UTC)
- Yes, it´s still a draft, and I will continue working on it. But could you already accept it? Thank you very much. Regards, Pravdaverita (talk) 12:01, 24 August 2011 (UTC)
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can i have all the info in my article so i dont need to type it again.. i think i understand the part about the services at the end would be considered "advertising"
is this possible to have the text of the article emailed to my erik@devantedesignz.com ? title was devante designz incorporated — Preceding unsigned comment added by 108.8.210.85 (talk) 00:59, 24 August 2011 (UTC)
- I've attached the main body of the article below. Click here to view it. -FASTILY (TALK) 01:25, 24 August 2011 (UTC)
Sven Manguard
There is no nonsense, and there *is* 4 reverts in a 24 hour period from Sven Manguard. [39], [40], [41], [42]
He did violate 3RR, his claimed consensus concerns something completely different. --OpenFuture (talk) 08:29, 24 August 2011 (UTC)
- Also, I emailed you, as I have concerns about the integrity of this account. I know email is a poor check, but it is better than nothing. --OpenFuture (talk) 08:35, 24 August 2011 (UTC)
- The problem here is that you are an administrator who doesn't check your facts before you butt into a conflict, and seem to know nothing about Wikipedia policy. This is very troubling, and my first assumption was that the account had been hijacked. It is of course possible that you changed the email address first, and when replying it would be evident who hijacked it, so this does not satisfy me, unfortunately. --OpenFuture (talk) 08:47, 24 August 2011 (UTC)
- (edit conflict) Just so you know, I'm only participating in this 'dispute', if you will, because you and your comrades are edit-warring against the spirit of WP:RS, and effectively, against Sven. Start discussing with Sven, and I'll edit the page and its talk page no more. I couldn't care less what the outcome of that discussion is; I just care that dialogue has happened and that opinions have been civilly exchanged and acknowledged. Understood? -FASTILY (TALK) 08:54, 24 August 2011 (UTC)
- We are discussing, and the edit warring is done by Sven. Sven has no arguments. If this is all you care about, you should revert your reverts. They are against consensus. Then wait for the outcome of the discussion, and outcome which is pretty obvious. --OpenFuture (talk) 08:57, 24 August 2011 (UTC)
- (edit conflict) Just so you know, I'm only participating in this 'dispute', if you will, because you and your comrades are edit-warring against the spirit of WP:RS, and effectively, against Sven. Start discussing with Sven, and I'll edit the page and its talk page no more. I couldn't care less what the outcome of that discussion is; I just care that dialogue has happened and that opinions have been civilly exchanged and acknowledged. Understood? -FASTILY (TALK) 08:54, 24 August 2011 (UTC)
- The problem here is that you are an administrator who doesn't check your facts before you butt into a conflict, and seem to know nothing about Wikipedia policy. This is very troubling, and my first assumption was that the account had been hijacked. It is of course possible that you changed the email address first, and when replying it would be evident who hijacked it, so this does not satisfy me, unfortunately. --OpenFuture (talk) 08:47, 24 August 2011 (UTC)
Creative Management Agency
Hi Fastily,
After reviewing the reasons cited on the previous page as to why my article was deleted as "unambiguous advertising," I am still confused as to how my article fell into this category. I checked all of criteria- neutral point of view, non-copyright infringement, notability, etc., and I feel my article meets these. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Briezabierek (talk • contribs) 14:26, 24 August 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G11 -FASTILY (TALK) 23:46, 24 August 2011 (UTC)
This journal was previously deleted by you on July 18, 2011. It has been recreated by User:Qryasser. The journal does not show any improvement to merit inclusion. It is a brand new journal that has not established notability just yet. ---- Steve Quinn (talk) 15:11, 24 August 2011 (UTC)
- I deleted the original article via the PROD process so I can't speedy it's reincarnation. Consider sending it to AfD so that deletion of that article will become more permanent. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 23:48, 24 August 2011 (UTC)
Inquiry
Fastily, if there is a way to repair the damage which has occurred between us, I wish for that resolution. Do you have any suggestions? My76Strat (talk) 21:39, 24 August 2011 (UTC)
- (talk page stalker) +1 for the initiative. — Kudu ~I/O~ 23:25, 24 August 2011 (UTC)
- There most certainly can be. A simple apology and genuine willingness to make peace will do just fine. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 23:53, 24 August 2011 (UTC)
- I apologize! The reason I still stalk your talk page is because I genuinely regard your conduct as worth emulating. I have stalked it since before my first RfA, and never discontinued. Today I felt compelled to start this thread. I hope it is well received. My76Strat (talk) 00:18, 25 August 2011 (UTC)
- There most certainly can be. A simple apology and genuine willingness to make peace will do just fine. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 23:53, 24 August 2011 (UTC)
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| For all of the thoughtful sentiments packed in your previous concise statement: The smile, the upgrade in regards, and the genuineness which compelled you to do it! My best as well - My76Strat (talk) 00:36, 25 August 2011 (UTC) |
- Aw thanks :) I do appreciate it! Have a good one. Cheers, FASTILY (TALK) 00:47, 25 August 2011 (UTC)
hello fastily, some time ago a created this wiki entry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebastian_Meissner it was deleted by you because of: (Expired PROD, concern was: Does not meet notability guidelines for artists. Lacks significant coverage in reliable sources.) i am a quite new user to wikipedia and i am not aware what was wrong with my entry. please help/advise/explain. THX — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ventolin e (talk • contribs) 08:18, 25 August 2011 (UTC)
Freight bicycle (hydrogen)
Hi! I am the editor that prodded "Freight bicycle (hydrogen)." Thanks for deleting it. Could I get a userfied copy of it on my user page so I can glean any useful facts out of that article that might be appropriate for insertion into Freight bicycle or other relevant articles? Thanks! Ebikeguy (talk) 18:15, 24 August 2011 (UTC)
- There wasn't much in the article. I've appended the main body of the article below. Click here to view it. If you still want a userfied copy, let me know and I can do that for you. -FASTILY (TALK) 23:51, 24 August 2011 (UTC)
"sebastian meissner"
hello fastily, some time ago a created this wiki entry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebastian_Meissner it was deleted by you because of: (Expired PROD, concern was: Does not meet notability guidelines for artists. Lacks significant coverage in reliable sources.) i am a quite new user to wikipedia and i am not aware what was wrong with the entry i made. please help/advise/explain.THX — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ventolin e (talk • contribs) 08:23, 25 August 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#PROD -FASTILY (TALK) 22:35, 25 August 2011 (UTC)
Hi Fastily. If you have a moment, would you consider stopping by Medeis' talk page? They've made several requests for unblock of the week-long EW block you made, and while I think there is some repentance and desire to move forward I think they are getting wrapped up in details that are causing their requests to be declined (I am one of the decliners, don't get me wrong). I myself wouldn't feel comfortable lifting your block under these circumstances, but as the original admin involved you could grant an unblock if you felt their disruption was likely to not continue. Thanks. Syrthiss (talk) 14:20, 25 August 2011 (UTC)
- I had a look, and I will not be unblocking the user at this time. Beeblebrox said it best: [43], [44]. I'm not convinced Medeis actually intends to stop edit warring. -FASTILY (TALK) 22:46, 25 August 2011 (UTC)
Something's odd here...
Would you take a look at this edit by the same person who nominated the redirect Huwico for speedy deletion? -- Blanchardb -Me•MyEars•MyMouth- timed 00:22, 26 August 2011 (UTC)
- Wow, good catch. I have reversed the move and split the page histories. Thanks for letting me know. Best, FASTILY (TALK) 00:58, 26 August 2011 (UTC)
Hi there
Maybe my report could seem rather clumsy (first time there), but the ip user 198.164.211.80 have introduced unsourced information during months and it always refuses any debate, it also removes referenced information and edits my Talk page too, i don't know about you, but i consider him a persistent vandal. wait your answer Carnotaurus044 (talk) 01:12, 26 August 2011 (UTC)
- I directed you to re-file that same report at WP:ANI, as, not all of the IP's edits appear to be blatant vandalism. The community at ANI will handle your report and take action as necessary. -FASTILY (TALK) 01:14, 26 August 2011 (UTC)
- Thank you, i'll do it althought i was there before: [45], i reported an user that i asume is it's user acount, because the editing paterns are similar, coincidence, maybe. Carnotaurus044 (talk) 01:22, 26 August 2011 (UTC)
IP block
Any chance you could also delete their edits to the state funeral article?[46][47] They're purely meant to be defamatory. Cheers - ʄɭoʏɗiaɲ τ ¢ 01:22, 26 August 2011 (UTC)
Tagged for Speedy Deletion [unsigned signatures]
please forgive my error but I'm not sure why it's innapropriate — Preceding unsigned comment added by Psyclawps (talk • contribs) 01:48, 26 August 2011 (UTC)
- If you're trying to initiate a discussion on signatures, do so at WP:VP -FASTILY (TALK) 01:53, 26 August 2011 (UTC)
... has -100% chance of succeeding. We should save the user from the blizzard while it can be done. --Σ talkcontribs 02:03, 26 August 2011 (UTC)
- Left him a note. -FASTILY (TALK) 02:04, 26 August 2011 (UTC)
How do I transclude my request?
Remove my request for adminship and I just do go admin forums. — Preceding unsigned comment added by MBGuyCasey (talk • contribs) 02:17, 26 August 2011 (UTC)
Deletion of redirect
I don't understand this deletion of a redirect as "implausible" and "recently created". The redirect only became a redirect about 14 hours earlier, after the article in question had been moved from it to another title. The page had links to it, including from ITN, and that alone should probably prevented deletion. The article had been stable there for some time, which occurs to me as a good reason for leaving a redirect in place. Most importantly, it wasn't implausible in the least. For almost everywhere but the US, future election articles are called "Next [name of jurisdiction and type of election] election". Take for example Next United Kingdom general election, Next Australian federal election, and Next Japanese general election. -Rrius (talk) 04:28, 26 August 2011 (UTC)
- The article now at Spanish general election, 2012 originally existed at Next Spanish general election, until it was moved to Spanish general election, 2012 by User:JayJasper. You should probably ask them why they wanted the redirect deleted. -FASTILY (TALK) 04:32, 26 August 2011 (UTC)
User:RaúlLoveMiley
They are back to their old tricks again can someone move Hannah Montana 2: Meet Miley Cyrus back? JamesAlan1986 (talk-contribs) 15:35, 25 August 2011 (UTC)
- Never mind, Reaper got there first. lol. But I'd keep an eye on that user. They keep coming back and doing the same stuff over and over again even though they get blocked and everything they don't seem to care. JamesAlan1986 (talk-contribs) 16:38, 25 August 2011 (UTC)
Works for me. LOL! JamesAlan1986 (talk-contribs) 06:33, 27 August 2011 (UTC)
Le Sélect Bistro
My article on one of Toronto's oldest restaurants did not fall under the criteria for unambiguous advertising. Please restore it. — Preceding unsigned comment added by JoshuaErrett (talk • contribs) 13:06, 26 August 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G11 -FASTILY (TALK) 19:12, 26 August 2011 (UTC)
It does not meet the criteria for G11. Can you please explain your rationale? There are many other entries in the category Restaurants in Toronto, none of which were removed. Please explain how my entry is any different. I planned to start a project to improve the Restaurants in Toronto category and your deletion of my first entry is a huge hurdle. I'm not sure I want to abandon the project because I don't believe it meets the threshold for G11. — Preceding unsigned comment added by JoshuaErrett (talk • contribs) 21:52, 26 August 2011 (UTC)
- As a matter of fact, it does. Please note that other stuff exists, and that articles nominated for deletion are judged on their own merit, not in comparison to other articles. As always, you are welcome to recreate the article, but please take measures to ensure the page does not violate WP:ADS, WP:NPOV, WP:GNG, WP:V, otherwise, the page will simply be deleted again. -FASTILY (TALK) 02:10, 27 August 2011 (UTC)
Diggy Simmons
Hi Fastily, I'm a newbie to the editorial side of wikipedia, so apologies if I'm not following the correct protocol. I would like to kindly request the undeletion of the "Diggy Simmons" wikipedia article because I think the original reason for deleting this article (A7: No explanation of the subject's significance) is not true. He is still an up and coming star but has garnereed enough significance based on my understanding of the wikipedia guidelines.
For example, in the notabily (music) guideline it specifies that a musician may be notable if it meets at least one of several criteria, one of which is having won or been nominated for a major music award. I found out about Diggy Simmons because he was nominated for a YoungStars award at this year's BET Awards (http://www.bet.com/shows/bet-awards/2011/nominees/youngstars-award.html). That prompted me to find out more information about him from the previously deleted wikipedia article.
Another criteria he satisfies is being "the subject of multiple, non-trivial, published works appearing in sources that are reliable and are independent from the musician or ensemble itself." If you do a basic google search of this person's name, you will find plenty of websites that have published information specifically about him. A few examples are: http://teenstarsworld.com/2011/08/18/diggy-simmons-bets-106-park-cool/ http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1634688/diggy-simmons-made-look-freestyle-grabs-kanye-wests-attention.jhtml http://www.xxlmag.com/2011-freshman-class/diggy-simmons/ http://www.okmagazine.com/2011/07/justin-bieber-supports-his-friend-diggy-simmons-at-closer-to-my-dreams-concert/ http://ifelicious.com/2010/06/22/diggy-simmons-nominated-as-mtvs-breakthrough-mc-of-the-year-vote-now/ http://www.rapandrnb.com/2011/05/diggy-simmons-mtv-interview-talks-new-single-debut-album-the-scream-tour-2011.html
He hasn't released an official album but there is a mixtape album circulating in which he has collaborated with artists such as Chris Brown, Wynter Gordon and Lupe Fiasco who are all major recording artists. Refer to: http://www.rap-up.com/2010/09/10/new-music-diggy-simmons-airborne-mixtape/
If you still do not believe he is significant enough to have his own wikipedia article, please advise what other information I can provide to get this reopened. — Preceding unsigned comment added by B$boy (talk • contribs) 14:14, 26 August 2011 (UTC)
- I actually deleted the page under WP:CSD#G4, as a page that had been previously deleted via a community discussion at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Diggy Simmons (2nd nomination). If you believe the article no longer satisfies the concerns raised at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Diggy Simmons (2nd nomination), I encourage you initiate a another community discussion to overturn the result of Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Diggy Simmons (2nd nomination). -FASTILY (TALK) 19:15, 26 August 2011 (UTC)
Talkback
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v/r - TP 14:38, 26 August 2011 (UTC)
List of famous elliotts
I would like the rationale for the deletion of List of famous elliotts please, and if a huge list of famous elliotts is okay to be created on another article, please point me to the one its on, and since there were a ton of edits on the one you just deleted without using the talk page; I hope you included them on the page you said it duplicated. thanks. Je.rrt (talk) 02:04, 27 August 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#A10 -FASTILY (TALK) 02:14, 27 August 2011 (UTC)
Hello
Could you close this Wikipedia:Good article reassessment/Wait Your Turn/1 please? There are 9 Oppose's and 0 For's for the delisting of the article. Calvin • NaNaNaC'mon! 11:23, 24 August 2011 (UTC)
- What's the rush, Calvin? You prefer the vote tally after one day of your votestacking to a month of discussion from disinterested editors? Two Hearted River (paddle / fish) 18:24, 24 August 2011 (UTC)
- I'll give it another 48 hours. If consensus is still unanimously in favor of not delisting the article, I'll WP:SNOW close it as such. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 23:46, 24 August 2011 (UTC)
- Fastily, I would encourage you to reconsider based on the fact that no disinterested editor has yet commented, GARs usually take a month, the editors who have replied so far have all been asked to participate by the GA nominator in an obvious case of votestacking, and only one of them has put real effort into formulating an argument. This article should not be shielded from outside scrutiny merely because Calvin was quick to circle the wagons. I suppose I could engage in votestacking too if that would nullify WP:SNOW, but that doesn't seem like the proper way of going about things, so don't reward Calvin for doing the same. Two Hearted River (paddle / fish) 00:34, 25 August 2011 (UTC)
- By the way, it should be obvious that my vote, as the one who initiated the GAR, is to delist, so it's not unanimous. Two Hearted River (paddle / fish) 00:38, 25 August 2011 (UTC)
- The odds of turning the tide appear rather slim at this point; even if the GAR were to run to completion, it would inevitably achieve the same result, hence WP:SNOW. I'm going to re-evaluate in 48 hours. If consensus is strongly in favor of not-delisting, I'll close it as such. -FASTILY (TALK) 00:44, 25 August 2011 (UTC)
- Are you saying that based on numbers or strength of argument? How loudly must I yell VOTESTACKING? Two Hearted River (paddle / fish) 00:56, 25 August 2011 (UTC)
- Psh, strength of arguments, obviously. In case it isn't already apparent, numerous editors have voiced opinions and refuted most, if not all of your arguments. Consensus is clearly against you in this discussion, so just accept it and do everyone a favor by refraining from making egregious accusations of foul play. -FASTILY (TALK) 01:07, 25 August 2011 (UTC)
- I am surprised that you would characterize any of the comments, other than perhaps Nathan's, as refutations. I have presented a cogent, good faith argument for my interpretation of GA criterion #3a as it applies to song articles. No one other than Nathan and I is making an argument for the correctness of their reading of the criteria, they are merely asserting that I am wrong and quoting the criterion instead. And it's really surprising – egregious, let's say – that you, as an administrator, would allow an obvious instance of votestacking to persuade you to make a favorable judgement on behalf of the votestacker. Two Hearted River (paddle / fish) 01:41, 25 August 2011 (UTC)
- Calvin999's votestacking: Jivesh boodhun, 1111tomica, Nathan, IHelpWhenICan, Novice7, Rp0211, Xwomanizerx, Ozurbanmusic, Another Believer, Ipodnano05, PancakeMistake, Spiceitup08. Two Hearted River (paddle / fish) 02:56, 25 August 2011 (UTC)
- Psh, strength of arguments, obviously. In case it isn't already apparent, numerous editors have voiced opinions and refuted most, if not all of your arguments. Consensus is clearly against you in this discussion, so just accept it and do everyone a favor by refraining from making egregious accusations of foul play. -FASTILY (TALK) 01:07, 25 August 2011 (UTC)
- Are you saying that based on numbers or strength of argument? How loudly must I yell VOTESTACKING? Two Hearted River (paddle / fish) 00:56, 25 August 2011 (UTC)
- The odds of turning the tide appear rather slim at this point; even if the GAR were to run to completion, it would inevitably achieve the same result, hence WP:SNOW. I'm going to re-evaluate in 48 hours. If consensus is strongly in favor of not-delisting, I'll close it as such. -FASTILY (TALK) 00:44, 25 August 2011 (UTC)
- I'll give it another 48 hours. If consensus is still unanimously in favor of not delisting the article, I'll WP:SNOW close it as such. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 23:46, 24 August 2011 (UTC)
THR, you are still failing to see how everyone else is right and how you are wrong. You have made a complete and utter fool of yourself by doing this, and unlike Fastily who on my talk page said that even though you are completely wrong, you are doing it in good faith and are misguided, I disagree entirely and think that you are well aware of what you are doing (or trying, to do) and making it a personal vendetta against me to have Wait Your Turn de-listed. This GAR is absurd, and you have no clue what you are talking about. Your opinion of what an article should be DOES NOT mean it is right, which everyone has pointed out to you. And stop with this whole vote-stacking thing, everyone asks people to get involved in AfD's, GAR's etc., you are just clutching at straws trying to make yourself look better, when you are in fact achieving the complete opposite. Calvin • NaNaNaC'mon! 12:00, 25 August 2011 (UTC)
- Please avoid attacking other users. Even if they are misguided (your opinion), still the GAR was made in good faith. If that's how THR interpreted the criterion, some other reviewers do and say misinterpreted other criteria. There's so much around GAN that you guys miss. Anyways, the votestacking didn't do any good. Its clear that the GAR is nearing consensus, but the votestacking and the inviting to close it were just disruptive. Perhaps a disinterested, and somebody not invited, should close that to forestall disagreements among you who have common goal for this project! --Efe (talk) 13:18, 26 August 2011 (UTC)
- I'm not attacking anyone. I'm trying to say it in the most basic and simplest form because THR is still failing to understand why he is wrong. And he shouldn't be "interpreting" the criterion, he should be following it, not going by what he thinks is the criterion or his idea of it. You can't just single me out for votestacking, because everyone else does it. I never asked people to Oppose it, I asked people (who I do and don't converse, which obviously included people I don't know and have nothing to do with WP:Rihanna) to simply discuss it and place their vote. I haven't done anything wrong by that. I don't see why this GAR should last for a month like how THR wants it too, that is just ridiculous. Calvin • NaNaNaC'mon! 13:51, 26 August 2011 (UTC)
- The use of terms such as "fool", not to mention the qualifier "utter", is a form of attack. Please avoid that. Thanks.--Efe (talk) 15:35, 26 August 2011 (UTC)
- It's not a form of attack, it's an expression. I'd consider a form of attack to be a lot more serious than that. Calvin • NaNaNaC'mon! 16:19, 26 August 2011 (UTC)
- The use of terms such as "fool", not to mention the qualifier "utter", is a form of attack. Please avoid that. Thanks.--Efe (talk) 15:35, 26 August 2011 (UTC)
- I'm not attacking anyone. I'm trying to say it in the most basic and simplest form because THR is still failing to understand why he is wrong. And he shouldn't be "interpreting" the criterion, he should be following it, not going by what he thinks is the criterion or his idea of it. You can't just single me out for votestacking, because everyone else does it. I never asked people to Oppose it, I asked people (who I do and don't converse, which obviously included people I don't know and have nothing to do with WP:Rihanna) to simply discuss it and place their vote. I haven't done anything wrong by that. I don't see why this GAR should last for a month like how THR wants it too, that is just ridiculous. Calvin • NaNaNaC'mon! 13:51, 26 August 2011 (UTC)
Note: I have brought this dispute to the dispute resolution noticeboard. Two Hearted River (paddle / fish) 14:50, 26 August 2011 (UTC) I'd say more than 48 hours have passed now. Calvin • NaNaNaC'mon! 08:38, 27 August 2011 (UTC)
- I understand why you have closed this as the discussion was getting rather heated. In fact before I commented I considered closing it the same way. However on reading the article I noticed issues with prose and raised them at the GAR. I feel consensus is clear that criteria 3a is not an issue, but so far there have been no attempts to deal with the issues I have raised . Also since the two primary antagonists have started working together now and other disinterested editors are looking at it I feel it would have been better to let it run a bit longer. AIRcorn (talk) 01:34, 28 August 2011 (UTC)
AWB
Hello Fastily, can you (or someone) review my request for registration for AWB? Philosopher is asking for other admins to handle it. Miguel AG(talk) Review me! 08:35, 27 August 2011 (UTC)
Hi Fastily - is it the uploader's limited contrib history that made you skeptical about the {{GFDL-self}} on the file? Kelly hi! 17:09, 27 August 2011 (UTC)
- Please see the updates that I made to the file description page. flickr claims all rights are reserved. I will email the photographer. --Guerillero | My Talk 17:23, 27 August 2011 (UTC)
- Since I could not find the image on flickr and because most of the files in that flickr stream were copyrighted, I tagged the file as missing permission. Given the latest update, I can see that the file is clearly copyrighted. I have deleted it at such. Thanks for finding the link, Guerillero. Kelly, please exercise greater caution when reviewing files for transfer to Commons; be sure to check all aspects and details of any file before making a transfer. -FASTILY (TALK) 19:29, 27 August 2011 (UTC)
Thanks for rollback
thanks for giving me rollback. I was just wondering though, do you know some good scripts for users with rollback? Thanks, --Kangaroopowah (talk) 18:15, 27 August 2011 (UTC)
- No problem. If you haven't tried Huggle or Igloo, I recommend you check them out. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 19:33, 27 August 2011 (UTC)
Edit War
Hello Fast, an edit war has been started on Rebecca Black's My Moment article regarding the "reception" thingy. Can you please take care of it? Thanks ♫♪AdyNiz♪♫ 18:46, 27 August 2011 (UTC)
- Fully protected for a period of 3 days, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. -FASTILY (TALK) 19:34, 27 August 2011 (UTC)
Islamnager
I have restored Islamnager as I came to set the same redirect right now. Although the original creater is banned I would feel unconfortable attributing the edit to myself as I know how it feels when an article gets deleted and later someone else recreates it. Agathoclea (talk) 19:55, 27 August 2011 (UTC)
- Interesting subject. Another unrelated banned user has been involved as well. Agathoclea (talk) 20:44, 27 August 2011 (UTC)
- Umm, why did you do that? Articles created by banned users are subject to on-sight deletion under WP:CSD#G5. You are entitled to recreate the redirect, but there was no good reason to reverse my deletion. Please explain yourself. -FASTILY (TALK) 22:58, 27 August 2011 (UTC)
- Deleteing banned users contribution serves on major purpose. Saving us the bother to check if the contribution is valid. In particular a valid point of the second case entangled here of a serial copyright violator. I have edited the article in another incarnation quite some time ago to save a rather poor but plausible article from deletion. As it just turned out thearticle got moved to an unconventional articlename to subarticle it as a second version to the correct spelling and disambiguation of the village and then go got deleted as the poorer relation. With a number of articles having used the wrong or alternative spelling a redirect would be in order. I am in no way trying the get tc back through the backdooor but through personal experience I have a strong avertion to restoring deleted edits as my own as minor as it might seem and if I notice I do the same with WikiProject taggings if an article gets deleted and restored and the restoring admin usually forgets the talkpage. Agathoclea (talk) 05:21, 28 August 2011 (UTC)
- That doesn't answer my question. I asked you why you restored the page, even though you knew it was inappropriate. I fail to see why you had the urge to restore the page, when the proper thing to do would have been to recreate the redirect. -FASTILY (TALK) 05:29, 28 August 2011 (UTC)
- Because it is wrong to claim someone elses work as ones own. As minor as it might be and even if the subject (hypothetically) might be a mass-murderer. Agathoclea (talk) 05:37, 28 August 2011 (UTC)
- That makes no sense at all. You don't can't claim someone else's work as your own by creating a redirect. Speedy deletion criterion G5 is intended as a deterrent to prevent banned users from editing Wikipedia. Please reverse your undeletion immediately before I file an ANI thread on your behavior. -FASTILY (TALK) 05:42, 28 August 2011 (UTC)
- G5 was created as you can't revert a one edit article. I bring this to ANI myself as more input from the community to see if we ignore copyrights of banned people would be interresting. Agathoclea (talk) 05:55, 28 August 2011 (UTC)
- That makes no sense at all. You don't can't claim someone else's work as your own by creating a redirect. Speedy deletion criterion G5 is intended as a deterrent to prevent banned users from editing Wikipedia. Please reverse your undeletion immediately before I file an ANI thread on your behavior. -FASTILY (TALK) 05:42, 28 August 2011 (UTC)
- Because it is wrong to claim someone elses work as ones own. As minor as it might be and even if the subject (hypothetically) might be a mass-murderer. Agathoclea (talk) 05:37, 28 August 2011 (UTC)
- That doesn't answer my question. I asked you why you restored the page, even though you knew it was inappropriate. I fail to see why you had the urge to restore the page, when the proper thing to do would have been to recreate the redirect. -FASTILY (TALK) 05:29, 28 August 2011 (UTC)
- Deleteing banned users contribution serves on major purpose. Saving us the bother to check if the contribution is valid. In particular a valid point of the second case entangled here of a serial copyright violator. I have edited the article in another incarnation quite some time ago to save a rather poor but plausible article from deletion. As it just turned out thearticle got moved to an unconventional articlename to subarticle it as a second version to the correct spelling and disambiguation of the village and then go got deleted as the poorer relation. With a number of articles having used the wrong or alternative spelling a redirect would be in order. I am in no way trying the get tc back through the backdooor but through personal experience I have a strong avertion to restoring deleted edits as my own as minor as it might seem and if I notice I do the same with WikiProject taggings if an article gets deleted and restored and the restoring admin usually forgets the talkpage. Agathoclea (talk) 05:21, 28 August 2011 (UTC)
- Umm, why did you do that? Articles created by banned users are subject to on-sight deletion under WP:CSD#G5. You are entitled to recreate the redirect, but there was no good reason to reverse my deletion. Please explain yourself. -FASTILY (TALK) 22:58, 27 August 2011 (UTC)
Point Blank
Hi, my name John O'Daniel, founding member and lead singer for the southern rock band, Point Blank. It has come to my attention that the Point Blank page has been deleted. What is needed to reinstate the page? Your help would be appreciated as this page is important to the band. Looking forward to hearing from you....Thanks68.95.145.112 (talk) 20:26, 27 August 2011 (UTC)
- Could you provide a link to the page in question? It's unclear what you're referring to. -FASTILY (TALK) 23:00, 27 August 2011 (UTC)
Too Late the Hero (band)
Hello Fastily,
you deleted my article on the band Too Late the Hero from Berwick, Maine. Please send it to User:Goroth/Too Late the Hero (band) so I can work on it. Cheers 80.226.24.2 (talk) 21:56, 27 August 2011 (UTC)
- Can you log in to edit? I need to be sure you're actually User:Goroth before userfying the article. -FASTILY (TALK) 23:01, 27 August 2011 (UTC)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_Blank_%28band%29 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.97.109.239 (talk) 00:04, 28 August 2011 (UTC)
Please clarify
File:Rhoda photo3.JPG was just tagged by you as FFD. I received no notification about it and there's no file entry for it at FFD. There was a similar file I nominated at FFD on 20 August-File:Rhoda-cast.jpg and I see that's now been deleted. I was hoping to his the PD pre-1978 file to replace the one nominated for deletion on 20 August. Thanks, We hope (talk) 00:22, 28 August 2011 (UTC)
- Have put it for SD. We hope (talk) 00:28, 28 August 2011 (UTC)
- Looks like my template page failed to purge itself :\ The deletion nom is over here -FASTILY (TALK) 00:42, 28 August 2011 (UTC)
Deletion due to copyright.
I just created a Wiki account and I'm entirely new to this, so please excuse me if I do anything incorrectly. I'm not even sure if I'm in the right place or if this will be seen by the right person.
Having discovered that you can't post an article about yourself, I tried to have a friend who helps me with publicity do it. The article was deleted due to alleged copyright infringement The article was about me, Robert (Bobby) Martin, and was very similar to the bio information my friend put together for one of my music business web sites, thinkmethod.net, minus some of the adjectives and verbiage so that it read more like a proper encyclopedia entry. There is no copyright infringement, they are just paraphrasing there own work, all of which is approved by me. Can the Wiki page be reinstated?
I discovered also that there is an incorrect link on the Wiki Curtis Institute page. I was trained there as a classical French horn player before going on to work with numerous stars, Frank Zappa among them. The link mentions Zappa, but connects to a page about a Bobby Martin who was a jazz trumpeter born in 1903. The bad link is on the Curtis page, listed alphabetically under "Bobby Martin" here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtis_Institute_of_Music
The link on the Curtis page goes here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Martin_(musician)
That "Bobby" Martin never attended Curtis.
In any case, I do approve the Wiki article that was posted about me and would like to have it reinstated, as it is not infringing on any copyrighted material. I would also like the link on the Curtis page edited to include French horn, and to go to the correct, reinstated Robert (Bobby) Martin article.
Again, sorry if I'm in the wrong place and/or not following correct protocol, I'm just trying to get a worthwhile article posted in this wonderful resource.
Thank you!
Ramusic10 (talk) 01:08, 28 August 2011 (UTC)
- Please see User:Fastily/E#G12 and WP:DCP. Let me know if you still don't know what to do after reading those pages. Also, please feel free to correct any factual errors you may come across; anybody is welcome to edit Wikipedia! Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 01:40, 28 August 2011 (UTC)
deleted file File:Miller library colby construction.jpg
I see that you deleted the file I uploaded, Miller library colby construction.jpg. I originally listed the image as "Fair Use Image of an Existing Building", which no free replacement was available for because it an image of the building under construction in 1945. I now think that "Historically Significant Fair Use" may be a more appropriate tag - any guidance? Thanks. Nickline4 (talk) 03:40, 28 August 2011 (UTC)
- Per Wikipedia non-free content criterion #1, any non-free/copyrighted file which could be replaced by an existing (or easily creatable) free alternatives are strictly prohibited on Wikipedia. If the photo of the building in 1945 is historically significant, then go ahead and re-upload the file. On the file's description page, explain why the image is needed to enhance a reader's understanding of the article you plan to use it in, and include the text, "{{Non-free historic image}}" somewhere in the text of that page. -FASTILY (TALK) 03:47, 28 August 2011 (UTC)
Talkback
...again. Sven Manguard Wha? 06:31, 28 August 2011 (UTC)
Also, I edit conflicted you for this message. Sven Manguard Wha? 06:31, 28 August 2011 (UTC)
Oops
Apologies for this. Was directly under Super Over on my watch-list.--Shirt58 (talk) 06:40, 28 August 2011 (UTC)
Please comment
Please comment further on my talkpage, where you have not yet addressed the issue I raised there. I also added to the WP:AN3 discussion, even though Ism schism seems to have calmed down since. Debresser (talk) 09:55, 25 August 2011 (UTC)
- In addition I would like to hear what you say about [49] and [50]. Where another editor and another admin decided that by comments can be overwritten, even though they were most certainly accurate and neutrally worded. 15:30, 25 August 2011 (UTC)Debresser (talk)
- AN3 is for 3RR violations and long-term edit warring; the diffs you provided in your report met neither criterion. Additionally, it was highly inappropriate to re-factor my comments. If you disagree with my closure, file the same report at WP:ANI instead inappropriately of striking/removing my words. For the record, I am only interested in your behavior, and not the behavior of others, which is completely unrelated to the discussion at hand. If there's a problem, take it up with them, or head to WP:ANI. -FASTILY (TALK) 22:42, 25 August 2011 (UTC)
- From your point of view I understand why you decided to block me. So I bear you no grudge there. I would though like to argue that you misunderstand the purpose of WP:AN3. I quote from that page "Use this noticeboard to report active edit warriors and recent violations of the three-revert rule." Stress is mine.
- In addition, specifically regarding Ism schism, I referred you to his talkpage, where you can find a few recent edit-war warnings. Meaning that even if WP:AN3 would not be the right forum to report the incidental edit-warrior, I established that Ism schism is more than that.
- Please be so kind to give me your reaction to these two points. Debresser (talk) 10:51, 26 August 2011 (UTC)
- If that is the case, I recommend you take this report to WP:ANI, where administrative action can be taken and/or sanctions/bans can be established after an extensive community review of Ism schism's actions. AN3 is not the appropriate forum for long-standing, complex disputes. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 19:11, 26 August 2011 (UTC)
- I never mentioned complex issues. I said Ism schism has a history of edit-warring. So he can be reported on AN3, as I understand it. And even without that, I don't see why an incidental edit-war can not be reported there. You have failed so far to address that question. Debresser (talk) 18:17, 27 August 2011 (UTC)
- I already have. You are simply disregarding my explanations. I tire of repeating myself to you; unless you have something meaningful to say, this conversation is over. -FASTILY (TALK) 01:43, 28 August 2011 (UTC)
- As you may have noticed, I think you misunderstood the purpose of WP:AN3, and made a decision based on that understanding resulting in my block and in the lack of proper measures regarding an editor who was engaged in edit-warring. One of the expectations from admins, is that you explain yourself to editors. If I am disregarding your explanation, then it is only because I have not recognised it as such. So let me repeat my questions: 1. Is it not true that WP:AN3 is the right venue to report edit-warriors even if they have not violated the three-revert-rule? 2. Is it not true that Ism schism has recently been warned several times for edit-warring, in addition to having a longstanding history of such, and that you failed to take this into account while considering his behavior? Debresser (talk) 02:49, 28 August 2011 (UTC)
- I already have. You are simply disregarding my explanations. I tire of repeating myself to you; unless you have something meaningful to say, this conversation is over. -FASTILY (TALK) 01:43, 28 August 2011 (UTC)
- I never mentioned complex issues. I said Ism schism has a history of edit-warring. So he can be reported on AN3, as I understand it. And even without that, I don't see why an incidental edit-war can not be reported there. You have failed so far to address that question. Debresser (talk) 18:17, 27 August 2011 (UTC)
- If that is the case, I recommend you take this report to WP:ANI, where administrative action can be taken and/or sanctions/bans can be established after an extensive community review of Ism schism's actions. AN3 is not the appropriate forum for long-standing, complex disputes. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 19:11, 26 August 2011 (UTC)
- AN3 is for 3RR violations and long-term edit warring; the diffs you provided in your report met neither criterion. Additionally, it was highly inappropriate to re-factor my comments. If you disagree with my closure, file the same report at WP:ANI instead inappropriately of striking/removing my words. For the record, I am only interested in your behavior, and not the behavior of others, which is completely unrelated to the discussion at hand. If there's a problem, take it up with them, or head to WP:ANI. -FASTILY (TALK) 22:42, 25 August 2011 (UTC)
Can you help me
I'm trying to add some code on to my userpage, like this:
<div style="float: left; width: 250px; overflow: auto; height; {{{1}}}; margin: 1em 1em 1em 0; clear: both;">
{|style="background-color: RED; width: 250px; border: 1px solid #aaa;"
|{{User Wikipedian for|year=2011|month=7|day=22}}
|-
|{{UncyclopedianUser|Frosty|Red Rover112|left}}
|-
|{{User:UBX/Twinkle}}
|-
|{{User current age|year=1996|month=4|day=22}}
|-
|{{User IRC|nick=Frostee}}
|}
</div>But I keep getting this error message saying that
overflow: auto; height;
is blacklisted. Could you either help me with this problem or suggest an alternate course of action. Cheers.
I have purposely changed the ; in height: in order to avoid the same problem. ~Red Rover (Talk to me!) contribs 10:22, 28 August 2011 (UTC)
- I guess you have to be an admin to do it. I have updated your userpage accordingly. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 21:08, 28 August 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks. :) ~Red Rover (Talk to me!) contribs 06:32, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
Unprotect KOjikan wiki page
Kodomo_no_Jikan (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)
Hi, HjMitchell ask me to report you here.
i'm asking to unlock the page of Kodomo_no_jikan manga to correct a improper terminology. Moderator block the page as vandalism but is not true, i've source to prove my statement (see below), also the moderator link a blog as a weak proof, not official websites where manga and anime are reviewed. Lolicon is a term that describe a behaviour in Japan and is not a genre of manga and anime. In Japan the genre lolicon don't exist. These also are correct tags used to this manga on MAL [51] and ANN [52]. ANN and MAL aren't random blogs but official and popular anime websites among the entire international fandom community. I want only ADD these TAGS to correct the mistake in the kodomo_no_Jikan manga page but the moderator don't allow me to fix it and i don't get the big issue here. Also this manga is published in Comic high, a seinen magazine free for all in Japan. Lolicon terminology is always used in the west but is a internet meme to classify some mangas and not a main genre at all used ufficially on publications. Another and third proof about the tags are posted directly to the moderator in the discussion board, that show how he is wrong about specific genres, anime and manga im general [53], this link stated that lolicon is not a genre but a theme used to identify better a product. Thanks.
- Protection is scheduled to expire within 48 hours; you may edit the page then. If it is urgent that a correction be made to the article, request that on the article's talk page, and include the text "{{Edit semi-protected}}" somewhere in your request. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 20:27, 28 August 2011 (UTC)
- Not urgent. But the moderator will undo the change and lock again, i'm not a high rank user. You should ask him to stop deleting my updates because i provide source and reliable facts from the official community. Hope he understand my point.
- Could you name the mod in question? -FASTILY (TALK) 00:59, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
- Is named Farix. He blocked another topic on the same matter providing no sources and delete my post. This guy continue to block webpages only because he has power to do so and because he want his opinion over all others. [54] After i told him that i can edit tags because you give me permission he report me on the administrator section. [55] Reikasama (talk) 12:06, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
- Could you name the mod in question? -FASTILY (TALK) 00:59, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
- Not urgent. But the moderator will undo the change and lock again, i'm not a high rank user. You should ask him to stop deleting my updates because i provide source and reliable facts from the official community. Hope he understand my point.
File:Rory-read.jpg
Hi,
It seem you deleted my file "File:Rory-read.jpg" because the Fair Use claim was not appropriate (F7, reason #1, uncorrect fair use claim). But I provided the correct Fair Use claim (photograph of a living person) and I provided a reason (I didn't find a free picture of him and he is only "famous" now so it's unlikely we'll get a free pic soon). I'm sure it's just a mistake, can you roll back the change or can I reupload one ?
Thank you,
--Jertonit (talk) 16:25, 28 August 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#F7 -FASTILY (TALK) 20:57, 28 August 2011 (UTC)
Talkback
Message added 02:06, 29 August 2011 (UTC). You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template.
—Farix (t | c) 02:06, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
Deletion of Debate about paternity of Sally Hemings' children
I followed the links on your talk page which lead me to the explanation of A10. I am still writing this note however, because I simply disagree. The article that I created is not a duplicate, it merely refers to the Jefferson DNA analysis at the start. Most of the article (about 75% I would say, after some necessary introduction) is concerned with the opinions and behavior of various historians over the last 200 years, something which is not at all discussed in Jefferson DNA Data. We did explain this on the talk page. I do not at all understand how you can read these two articles and consider them to be duplicates. KarlFrei (talk) 08:11, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
- I see. I'll ask the user who nominated the page for deletion for their opinion. As a matter of convenience, I have reproduced the text of the article below. Click here to view it. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 08:41, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
Flash Mob edits
Apologies. Debate now on the flash mob discussion page.76.175.193.153 (talk) 08:21, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
Semi-protection
Hey there, please semi-protect these two articles. A few ip (unregistered users) are involved in some vandal activities related to these articles. Even after giving them a couple warnings, they're still not ready to listen. So, semi-protecting them will be a wise decision. Thank you ♫♪AdyNiz♪♫ 13:52, 28 August 2011 (UTC)
- Users warned. If they vandalize again, report to WP:AIV or my talk page. If disruption from different IP addresses starts up that those pages, let me know and I'll protect the pages. -FASTILY (TALK) 19:42, 28 August 2011 (UTC)
Your block action was overided
User 08OceanBeach SD was blocked by you [56]. He then filled an unblock request and it was denied by administrator Salvio giuliano who endorsed your reasons to block him for the second time. User then filled another unblock request (using the same template) arguing that "he understands now the 3RR" and saying he was not gambling with the system. Unfortunately, in my opinion, this time adminsitrator Jpgordon accepted the request. I believe (but I'm unsure) that you can't appeal an unblock for the second time, but directly to the administrator that blocked you, as you suggested to OceanBeach by administrator Salvio giuliano.
Accordingly with WP, once a block is reviewed, endorsed and the unblock request denied by another administrator different than the sanctioning administrator, another one "should not override the decision without good reason (see the blocking policy)".
In my opinion administrator Jpgordon is missing out very valuable information (2nd. block [57], 1st. block^[58]), such as the fact that 08OceanBeach SD has been blocked in the past for the same reason (and dismissing the opinion of other users involved in a talk) and that he aknowledged the 3RR and edit-warring policy very well. In simple words, he was already well aware of these policies but this time he went further and tried to gamble with the system by returning to edit-war past the 24 hour period. This was the main reason that you, the first reviewing administrator, denied his unblock request and endorsed Fastily's 1 week block.
I think this is important and that's why I'm asking you to take notice of this and re-apply the block if necessary, if this unblock was illegally or poorly lifted. In my experience user 08OceanBeach SD is a hard-line editor who is never willing to take other users' opinions, unless there's a bunch of them agaist (and not always, as proved in the first block request weeks ago). Thanks. KarniFro( Talk to me) 20:19, 28 August 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks for pointing me to this, Fastily. So: what's the point of having unblock requests at all? Blocks are not punitive, they are preventative; and if the editor in question turns out not to be acting in good faith, then re-block his ass. I felt that the request was well-stated and believable. --jpgordon::==( o ) 21:46, 28 August 2011 (UTC)
Thanks to both of you for answering so fast!! You completely solved all my doubts, thanks and the link you provided me to read about the polices was very helpful. KarniFro( Talk to me) 19:59, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
Image tagging
Your tagging of those three images is inappropriate. The source is given - City of Sydney archives - with an identification number. If you think that's insufficient, then you are welcome to add more information, but it is completely inappropriate to nominate an article for deletion for "no source provided" when the source is provided. If you continue, your editing may be viewed as disruptive. Gimmetoo (talk) 00:42, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
- User_talk:Gimmetoo#No_source_tags -FASTILY (TALK) 00:45, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
- Is there are reason you are edit-warring to add {{di-no source}} tags to images which have sources provided? Do you accept that that is a blockable offense? Please fix whatever problem you perceive rather than edit-warring to add disruptive tags. Gimmetoo (talk) 00:47, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
- Stop whining and link the sources you claim to have found. It's not that difficult. I'll have no problems with your removal of the no source tags once you have provided the requested source information. I hope you're not edit-warring with me for the sake of edit-warring. Copyright and attribution is no joking matter. -FASTILY (TALK) 00:51, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
- You are advised to avoid personal attacks. The sources are provided and have been provided, and your edit-warring to tag them despite that is WP:DISRUPTive. You are welcome to fix the images however you personally think they should be, but again, tagging an image for deletion is no joking matter, and should not be done for blatantly inappropriate reasons. How do you intend to proceed? Gimmetoo (talk) 01:02, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
- Personal attack? Funny, I don't recall attacking anyone. I would source the image myself if I knew what the source was. However, I found no such images at the link you referenced. If you can fix the problem, then fix it instead of whining about alleged disruptive tagging and edit-warring. It's utterly irrational for you to make this into such a big deal and quite frankly I find it astonishing that you're a sysop. The way I see it, I'm not the one who's disrupting here. Bottom line - add the source info and we'll have no further problems. -FASTILY (TALK) 01:11, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
- The source information is in the article. If that's too difficult, I provided detailed instructions in the edit summary. If you cannot follow those instructions, then you have the problem. Furthermore, I see nothing in Wikipedia:Image_use_policy#Requirements that requires links specifically rather than other ways of identifying the source. As such, a "link" is your personal requirement and not obligatory. Again, you have repeatedly tagged an image with {{di-no source}} when a source is provided in the article and additional details have been provided to you, and you refuse to fix the problem yourself. That seems "utterly irrational" to me. Do you really consider that appropriate? Gimmetoo (talk) 01:17, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
- In spite of the given source information, I have not been able to find the images at Sydney archives, or on Google. Although the images look old, there is no way to be sure without a relevant source a)where the image was taken and b)how old the image is. --Ohconfucius ¡digame! 03:28, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
- That's weird. I verified that I could get to the source of each image when I added the source info to the description page. I wonder if there is a browser compatibility issue with the archive search pages. I'm using Firefox 6.0 Geraldo Perez (talk) 04:10, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
- In spite of the given source information, I have not been able to find the images at Sydney archives, or on Google. Although the images look old, there is no way to be sure without a relevant source a)where the image was taken and b)how old the image is. --Ohconfucius ¡digame! 03:28, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
- The source information is in the article. If that's too difficult, I provided detailed instructions in the edit summary. If you cannot follow those instructions, then you have the problem. Furthermore, I see nothing in Wikipedia:Image_use_policy#Requirements that requires links specifically rather than other ways of identifying the source. As such, a "link" is your personal requirement and not obligatory. Again, you have repeatedly tagged an image with {{di-no source}} when a source is provided in the article and additional details have been provided to you, and you refuse to fix the problem yourself. That seems "utterly irrational" to me. Do you really consider that appropriate? Gimmetoo (talk) 01:17, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
- Personal attack? Funny, I don't recall attacking anyone. I would source the image myself if I knew what the source was. However, I found no such images at the link you referenced. If you can fix the problem, then fix it instead of whining about alleged disruptive tagging and edit-warring. It's utterly irrational for you to make this into such a big deal and quite frankly I find it astonishing that you're a sysop. The way I see it, I'm not the one who's disrupting here. Bottom line - add the source info and we'll have no further problems. -FASTILY (TALK) 01:11, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
- You are advised to avoid personal attacks. The sources are provided and have been provided, and your edit-warring to tag them despite that is WP:DISRUPTive. You are welcome to fix the images however you personally think they should be, but again, tagging an image for deletion is no joking matter, and should not be done for blatantly inappropriate reasons. How do you intend to proceed? Gimmetoo (talk) 01:02, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
- Stop whining and link the sources you claim to have found. It's not that difficult. I'll have no problems with your removal of the no source tags once you have provided the requested source information. I hope you're not edit-warring with me for the sake of edit-warring. Copyright and attribution is no joking matter. -FASTILY (TALK) 00:51, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
- Is there are reason you are edit-warring to add {{di-no source}} tags to images which have sources provided? Do you accept that that is a blockable offense? Please fix whatever problem you perceive rather than edit-warring to add disruptive tags. Gimmetoo (talk) 00:47, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
- I agree with Gimmetoo that edit warring over no-source tags when the source was provided is a Bad Thing. Nothing says that URLs are mandatory for sources.--SarekOfVulcan (talk) 04:23, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
- Looks fine to me as well. What's the problem Fastily? It could have been as simple as "Sydney Archives" and a phone number and all requirements would have been met. There's no need to be difficult just to be difficult. Buffs (talk) 04:26, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
- Where did I say URLs were a necessity? The problem we were having was with a lack of a verifiable source. However, from what I can see above, this issue appears to have been resolved. -FASTILY (TALK) 04:27, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
- "Stop whining and link the sources you claim to have found." seems to necessitate a URL...where are we wrong? Buffs (talk) 04:35, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
- Yes, I was about to post that same quote. (ETA: And this one, come to think of it.) "City of Sydney Archives" + catalog number is as WP:Verifiable as you need to get, unless there's some reason to think the ref was faked -- which it clearly wasn't. I think this would be good time to say "Sorry, I was wrong." instead of just saying "Well, looks like the issue is resolved."--SarekOfVulcan (talk) 04:37, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
- I think it was quite reasonable for Fastily to ask for a better way to verify the info. Gimmetoo found a path to the source as requested but didn't add it to the file info. I verified then added that info to the images at question. I agree that we don't necessarily need urls but it sure does make things easier to verify if we have them. All images on wiki came from someplace. It should be trivial for the uploader to say where, url, scanned image from somewhere, something useable to verify stuff. --Geraldo Perez (talk) 04:45, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
- Unintended meanings are being drawn from my words and I find that awfully offensive =( I consider both you SarekOfVulcan, and Buffs respectable editors, and I'd prefer to keep it that way. The point of the ANI thread was to obtain the source information I was unable to retrieve. Since that's been done, I'm not sure why this discussion continues. -FASTILY (TALK) 05:13, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
- I think it was quite reasonable for Fastily to ask for a better way to verify the info. Gimmetoo found a path to the source as requested but didn't add it to the file info. I verified then added that info to the images at question. I agree that we don't necessarily need urls but it sure does make things easier to verify if we have them. All images on wiki came from someplace. It should be trivial for the uploader to say where, url, scanned image from somewhere, something useable to verify stuff. --Geraldo Perez (talk) 04:45, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
- Yes, I was about to post that same quote. (ETA: And this one, come to think of it.) "City of Sydney Archives" + catalog number is as WP:Verifiable as you need to get, unless there's some reason to think the ref was faked -- which it clearly wasn't. I think this would be good time to say "Sorry, I was wrong." instead of just saying "Well, looks like the issue is resolved."--SarekOfVulcan (talk) 04:37, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
- "Stop whining and link the sources you claim to have found." seems to necessitate a URL...where are we wrong? Buffs (talk) 04:35, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
- Where did I say URLs were a necessity? The problem we were having was with a lack of a verifiable source. However, from what I can see above, this issue appears to have been resolved. -FASTILY (TALK) 04:27, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
- Looks fine to me as well. What's the problem Fastily? It could have been as simple as "Sydney Archives" and a phone number and all requirements would have been met. There's no need to be difficult just to be difficult. Buffs (talk) 04:26, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
Unfortunately, this doesn't appear to be over. After posting to ANI, Fastily continued to tag files questionably:
- [59] [60] [61]: You changed {{PD-textlogo}} to {{non-free logo}} without any justification, and only the useless edit summary "(f)".
- You also tagged a bunch of images with "no source" right below the text "This photo is from the 1953 Commonwealth Parliamentary Handbook", which prima facie provides a source.
What do you have to say for yourself? Gimmetoo (talk) 03:03, 30 August 2011 (UTC)
File:Mizusawa.jpg
Why do you keep deleting this file and the talk page? 
and File:BertMizusawa.jpg This is a freely licensed photograph, obtained from the website, and permission was also given by the owner as well to use this photograph that is already free to use. You give no rationale for your deletions (yet again) and do not open discussions on the deletions (yet again). Why do you continue to delete items merely because you deleted them in the past? The photograph meets all of Wikipedia's requirements. Please explain your reasoning for deletion or reinstate the file. Thank you. Missclark (talk) 10:04, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#F3 -FASTILY (TALK) 08:13, 30 August 2011 (UTC)
copyright ?
Hi, Fastily. When you have time could you control Talk:Mustafa Fahmi Pasha ? Takabeg (talk) 10:25, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
- Deleted as word for word plagiarism. Hope that helps. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 08:17, 30 August 2011 (UTC)
Please close this. --Redtigerxyz Talk 10:53, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
Commons File:TIM_expertsgroup_1986.jpg
Dhrist (talk) 13:32, 29 August 2011 (UTC)User:Dhrist Dear Sirs, You deleted recently an image from Wikipedia Commons, named TIM experts group 1986: File:TIM_expertsgroup_1986.jpg This image was from Mihajlo Pupin Institute-Belgrade Archive. It was verifiable. Please, see the given consents from Marketing Dept.of M.P. Institute, e.g. info@pupin.rs. Also,it exists a permission from en.Wikipedia.org (for this image description in Wikipedia Commons) e.g. there are E-mail permission en.wikipedia.org, from April 9th 2009. See:Category:GFDL files. Anyone may use this image in all Wikipedia papers concerning TIM-100 microcomputer and for the other TIM microcomputers, under GFDL and CCBySA 3.0 License. Sincerely, User Dhrist.
- I was not able to find this file, both on Wikipedia and at Commons. Could you please check that you have the right file name? -FASTILY (TALK) 08:24, 30 August 2011 (UTC)
Deleted page
Some of the non OR information on a recently deleted page could could be used elsewhere. Literary parallels in the Book of Daniel. If you could put a copy of it in my talk page that would be great. thanks CedricElijahHenry (talk) 00:11, 30 August 2011 (UTC)
- I have appended the deleted text below. Click here to view it. -FASTILY (TALK) 08:32, 30 August 2011 (UTC)
You erased my article http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Unem2009
Greetings, from Uruguay I already sent the copyright certificate and also my passport to prove identity. I'm the legal owner of www.unem.edu.pl website. I sent earlier the documents to wikipedia permissions-en@wikimedia.org The article is the next http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Unem2009
The content of the webiste is merely informative. Thanks for your time... Just in case my email address is info@unem.edu.pl (same domain as the website in dispute www.unem.edu.pl ) Daniel — Preceding unsigned comment added by 190.64.24.240 (talk) 00:33, 30 August 2011 (UTC)
- Excellent, thanks for doing that. An OTRS volunteer should be by shortly to confirm this. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 08:33, 30 August 2011 (UTC)
File deletion
Hi, I am puzzled as to why you deleted File:Holy Cross church, West Knowle - geograph.org.uk - 1034404.jpg. My understanding is that files are automatically transcluded from Commons when a file is used in Wikipedia. Jezhotwells (talk) 10:26, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
- Hi Jezhotwells. I've outlined this at User:Fastily/E#F2. If you're trying to categorize files, please do so at Commons, and not locally on Wikipedia. -FASTILY (TALK) 08:19, 30 August 2011 (UTC)
- OK, I understand, didn't know this before. Jezhotwells (talk) 15:50, 30 August 2011 (UTC)
Hi, I see this was speedied as a G11. I remember seeing it some time ago (perhaps half a year or so) and it didn't look promotional at the time, so perhaps someone added promotional stuff in the meantime. It's a notable journal, so perhaps you can userfy it to my user space (including its history), perhaps by restoring a previous version the promotional stuff can be removed. Before moving it back to the main name space, I'll let you have a look. Thanks! --Crusio (talk) 13:23, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
- Done at User:Crusio/Journal of Visualized Experiments -FASTILY (TALK) 08:22, 30 August 2011 (UTC)
ARV question
May I ask why User talk:202.142.141.146 was just warned and not blocked, despite having 13 previous warnings from August (including two level 4 and three level 3 warnings)? jonkerz♠ 21:52, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
- The last warning mentioning a block was >10 days ago. Recall that certain IP addresses are dynamic, and may be shared by multiple users. It's not reasonable to block anyone who might not be familiar with Wikipedia's policies. -FASTILY (TALK) 08:29, 30 August 2011 (UTC)
Point Blank (band)
Hi, you have recently deleted the Point Blank (band) from wiki. If all that is needed is verifiability, that can be done. How would I go about that? ThanksBubbamille (talk) 02:34, 30 August 2011 (UTC)
- The article was deleted via the WP:PROD process. This means I can restore it for you. However, before I do that, please familiarize yourself with WP:PROD and User:Fastily/E#PROD -FASTILY (TALK) 08:35, 30 August 2011 (UTC)
Hi Fastily,thanks for such a quick response. It seems that I will have a lot of work to do on this, but, I am more than ready to start. If you would restore this page for Point Blank, I will get right on it. I am not a seasoned computer user so if you could give me a period of time to accomplish this task, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank youBubbamille (talk) 19:18, 30 August 2011 (UTC)
- Restored. For your reference: WP:YFA, WP:GNG, WP:ADS, WP:NPOV, WP:EL, WP:CITE, WP:V, WP:MOS, WP:POV, WP:RFF, WP:Y. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 19:52, 30 August 2011 (UTC)
Thank you so muchBubbamille (talk) 20:08, 30 August 2011 (UTC)
Denial of AWB
Hello, I was recently denied the right to use AWB by Graeme Bartlett because apparently I do not have 400 'constructive' edits. I don't see this as fair, as I have been working here since 2009, reading since '06. Being a NPP and vandal fighter, I know what is right and wrong here. I do typo checks every now and then, but other than going to random pages and reading the whole page, I see no other way to get these 'constructive' edits - work that could be done so much easier with AWB.
I will understand if you take Graeme Bartlett's side on this. I think that if 400 'constructive' edits is the threshold and this should be written as a requirement, not the 500 mainspace edits written. I can't help feeling that Graeme has made this decision on his own judgement, not the consensus of the community, which I assume the 500 edit count was made on. Thank you for your time,
--Matthew Thompson talk to me bro! 12:00, 30 August 2011 (UTC) (my contributions) (alternate account contributions) (edit count, at time of writing was 1750)
- You're approved. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 20:05, 30 August 2011 (UTC)
- Thank you. Matthew Thompson talk to me bro! 03:25, 31 August 2011 (UTC)
File:William Preston Signature.JPG
Hey you deleted the page File:William Preston Signature.JPG, and you were right it did not have the License tag information, but I took the picture and want it to be released into the Public Domain, but I don't know how to do that. I don't know what tag to use, can you help me out? I am new to this wikipedia thing — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ben6288 (talk • contribs) 20:06, 30 August 2011 (UTC)
- Have you tried the Upload Wizard? Give it a shot and let me know how it goes. If you are still confused or are need of assistance, don't hesitate to let me know. -FASTILY (TALK) 20:14, 30 August 2011 (UTC)
CSD F8
Hey there! Thanks for processing my CSD F8 requests. A quick question, if you don't mind (I see you're an admin on Commons): Do I need to create a TUSC account to use the CommonsHelper? I haven't tried it yet, though I thought it was odd that CommonsHelper requires it, while Flickr Upload Bot does not. Ragettho (talk) 21:59, 30 August 2011 (UTC)
- aha! I just figured out that a TUSC account is needed only if you demand a direct upload. Thanks again for your help, though! Ragettho (talk) 22:11, 30 August 2011 (UTC)
Hello Fastily, I have prepared an drive yesterday to get the most images moved to the Wikimedia Commons. It is at Wikipedia:WikiProject Images and Media/Commons/Drive Sep 2011. It will start at 12 years ago or more precisely at 00:00, 1 September 2011 (UTC). There are some awards you may get. You may sign up now. We need lots of sysops too to delete the moved images. ~~Ebe123~~ talkContribs 17:27, 14 August 2011 (UTC)
kojikan matter
Hi, since you are a super-administrator, can i have your opinion on this matter please? Because i fail to understand these people and how reliable source works. They told me that some of the source picked up from the same source i provide are reliable and some not (the ones i intend to use to edit a tag). This is beyond any logic. Dunno. [62]. Reikasama (talk) 15:44, 30 August 2011 (UTC)
- I'm no super administrator, but I can have a look if the discussion at the administrator's noticeboard fails to yield a conclusive result. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 20:11, 30 August 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks, it will be appreciated because the situation there is ridiculous. We need a competent administrator that at least know a bit of anime and manga and related sources. Reikasama (talk) 14:55, 31 August 2011 (UTC)
- Maybe he means that you're an administrator, and that you're just super? (talk→ BWilkins ←track) 12:43, 31 August 2011 (UTC)
You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template.
Howdy Fastily, yesterday you suggested at the 3R board that one of two certain editors could be blocked for again reverting. Well, they did; unfortunately I didn't see your note until after I had reverted also, making me, perhaps, 'involved'. You know how terribly that impairs a person's judgment, ahem. Anyway, I brought the matter to ANI, and am leaving this note FYI. Take it easy, Drmies (talk) 02:57, 31 August 2011 (UTC)
- Ah, late to the party :\ Looks the matter has already been resolved. Thanks for the note. Best, FASTILY (TALK) 19:24, 31 August 2011 (UTC)
Funny ...
Barely a month after you remove protection he's back with an unblock request. (talk→ BWilkins ←track) 12:41, 31 August 2011 (UTC)
- Humph, talk about persistence. Unblock declined and talk page access revoked. Thanks for letting me know. Best, FASTILY (TALK) 19:44, 31 August 2011 (UTC)
Question regards AWB
Hello, thank you for letting me use AWB. Just a question, I read that if you are going to make over a 'few' edits a minute, you should get a bot account. Many of the pages I'm going through (with general fixes & rego), need an edit. What is the threshold before I need to get a bot account, and if I need one will that be hard to organise? Or is it like RfA where I don't stand a chance. :-)
Matthew Thompson talk to me bro! 15:08, 31 August 2011 (UTC)
- There's no need to get a bot account for AWB or worry about breaking rules by making a few edits a minute (that's a typical speed for editors using AWB). When using AWB, just be sure that every edit you make with the tool is an edit you actually intended to make. Other than that, there shouldn't be anything to worry about. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 19:48, 31 August 2011 (UTC)
SJD Accountancy Wikipedia Page
Hi There, I am just messaging in regards to creating a Wikipedia page for the company SJD Accountancy. I am a client of theirs and feel they deserve their own Wikipedia page. I wished to upload the following copy however it said best to discuss this page with the previous administrator who deleted the page before uploading any information.
Please can you review the below and let me know if I am able to upload this to the page name SJD Accountancy:
SJD Accountancy Industry= Professional Services Founded= 1992 Founder= Simon Dolan Head Office= Hemel Hempstead Services= Accounting, Tax, Advisory Revenue= £14m Employees= 180 Website= www.sjdaccountancy.com
SJD Accountancy with a turnover of £14m is the UK’s largest provider of fixed fee limited company accountancy services to contractors [1] [2]. Formed in 1992 by entrepreneur Simon Dolan [3]. SJD Accountancy is the parent company to Easy Accountancy and Contractor Umbrella [4]. Awards • Accountancy Age Top 50 + 50 Firms 2011 – Position 40[5]. • Accountancy Age Top 50 + 50 Firms 2010 – Position 48[6]. • UK Customer Experience Awards 2011 Winners for ‘Best Professional Team of the Year’ [7]. • Institute of Customer Service UK Customer Satisfaction Awards 2011 Winners for 'Customer Commitment’ [8]. • Best Contractor Accountant by ContractorUK readers in 2010[9]. • Best Contractor Accountant by ContractorUK readers in 2009 [10] • Double Accountancy Age award finalists 2010 for ‘Medium firm of the year’ and ‘Young accountant of the Year’ [11]. • Accountancy Age winners 2007 for ‘Small firm of the year’ [12]. • The Sunday Times 100 Best Small Companies – Position 26 in 2009 and 41 in 2008 [13].
[1] http://www.money-marketuk.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1720:the-secrets-of-millionaires&catid=72:consumer&Itemid=320
[2] http://www.kdrec.com/candidates/additional-services/accountancy-services [3]http://www.pcg.org.uk/cms/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7493&catid=746:freelancing-news&Itemid=1246 [4] http://www.smarta.com/blog/2011/3/university-is-a-waste-of-time-start-a-business-instead-says-millionaire-simon-dolan [5] http://www.accountancyage.com/static/top50-this-year [6] http://www.accountancyage.com/digital_assets/2010/top50table.pdf [7] http://www.uk-ce-awards.co.uk/winners-announcement/ [8] http://www.instituteofcustomerservice.com/5981/UK-CustomerSatisfactionAwards.html [9] http://www.contractoruk.com/news/005185.html [10] http://www.contractoruk.com/news/004700.html [11] http://www.onrec.com/news/sjd_accountancy_young_accountant_and_med [12] http://www.accountancyage.com/aa/feature/1768094/awards-2007-small-firm-year#thanks_for_comment [13]http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/career_and_jobs/best_100_companies/article5667689.ece
Many thanks! — Preceding unsigned comment added by BTW24 (talk • contribs) 15:10, 31 August 2011 (UTC)
- BTW, please read WP:COI and realize this applies to you. However, it doesn't mean the article can't be written. I'd be happy to help you write it. Please contact me on my talk page. It looks like you have a good start. Buffs (talk) 17:09, 31 August 2011 (UTC)
Ourson Films
I did copy and paste text from imdb, but then re-edited this text so as to remove any subjectivity. can you send me the most recent version that i corrected? thanks.Peter.tarnopol (talk) 20:14, 31 August 2011 (UTC)
- I'm afraid I cannot do that. Normally I would return the deleted text to you, but now that you mention the article was copied in whole or in part from IMDB, there may be an issue with copyright. -FASTILY (TALK) 20:17, 31 August 2011 (UTC)
The Ankara article was for a fourth time vandalized even after your warning. Can I still request semi-protection?
Would you consider temporarily semi-protecting the Ankara article again although you have declined my request, because 90.211.76.217 has vandalized the article for a fourth time even after your warning. To avoid the 3RRI I will not continue. I have filed a report as you have recomended to WP:AIV. However this user is totally unresponive apart from being irresponsible. Thank you. Menikure (talk) 21:35, 31 August 2011 (UTC)
- Blocked – for a period of 72 hours I don't think protection is necessary :P Cheers, FASTILY (TALK) 21:44, 31 August 2011 (UTC)
Thank you for deleting the Shark Energy Drink Power Boosters page, thats what you enjoy mostEdmon74 02:07, 1 September 2011 (UTC)And by the way, I suggest you deleted four others in the list of former Philippine Basketball League teams, Triple-V foodmasters, YCO Shine Masters, Stag Pale Pilseners and Tanduay Rhum Goldmasters since they are all hoaxEdmon74 08:59, 1 September 2011 (UTC)
Thanks for the rollback
This is just to express my thanks for the rollback feature you enabled in my account. I've been wanting it for quite a long time and I will make the best possible use of it. Secret of success (Talk) 06:56, 1 September 2011 (UTC)
- You're welcome! Thank you for helping to keep Wikipedia free of vandalism! Best, FASTILY (TALK) 08:42, 1 September 2011 (UTC)
Admin coaching at Commons
Hey Fastily, what's up my man! I guess you're probably busy right now handling a lot of important admin duties here and at Commons, but I want to ask if I could have some admin coaching from you, not here, but at Commons. A brief into, I've been a regular user at Commons for a few years, think that I am a decent user, and want to be an administrator at Commons. I don't know why, but Commons does not seem to have an official admin coaching program, and you've mentioned that you check your messages more frequently here. This may sound a bit confusing, but I have a different username, "User:A7x" at Commons. I consider "A7x" to be my main nickname across most Wikimedia projects except here; some other person created a different A7x account on Wikipedia and idk how to usurp it. Back to the main point, I'm asking for admin coaching because I'm not definitely sure whether or when I should start my RfA, and I have minimal confidence that I could pass. (We all know RfA is a hard thing to crack!) While I do consider myself to be an active user here and on Commons, I may not be consistently active sometimes, and I'm not a super-excessively-active user making 50+ edits in a single day. So if you're willing or able to help me out, let me know here or there, and thank you in advance! :D However if you're not into it, no problemo, but also let me know. Best regards, —Terrence and Phillip 11:26, 1 September 2011 (UTC)
Bot
I am going to request User:EbeBot for your 4th request. Would it be okay? Its your call. ~~Ebe123~~ (+) talk
Contribs 12:13, 31 August 2011 (UTC)
- Are you referring to Wikipedia:Bots/Requests for approval/Fbot 4? If you want to run a copy of this bot, I'll gladly provide you with the resources you'll require, but I'm afraid you'll be on your own when it comes to to filing, and obtaining bot approval at the BRFA process. I've already promised not to file requests for redundant copies of my bots, but you're free to try and convince BAG otherwise :P Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 19:31, 31 August 2011 (UTC)
- I am prepared. ~~Ebe123~~ (+) talk
Contribs 23:00, 31 August 2011 (UTC)
FBot and orphaned images
Greetings. FBot has been adding {{Orphaned image}} to images that are already tagged with the {{Move to Commons}} template. (Example.) I'm not sure that's useful. These images are already scheduled to move to a more appropriate location. Could the bot be made to check for that? Thanks, – Quadell (talk) 13:48, 1 September 2011 (UTC)
- Someone already asked that same question at the Bot's BRFA. This was my reply. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 19:02, 1 September 2011 (UTC)
Deleated Photo
--Deltdark (talk) 00:48, 2 September 2011 (UTC)I uploaded a photo of Louiche Mayorga on his article and it was cropped from a file already on Wikipedia with a license to edit and use as anyone wishes.What more do you need? fair use I figured. It was from another band he was in. Please explain what is in order to re enter it.
- Before I consider restoring the file, can you describe the source of the file and identify the author/photographer? -FASTILY (TALK) 18:01, 2 September 2011 (UTC)
prods
I find that when i review prods for deletion, I delete only about 90% of them, because I am able to resolve the problems for the others or I consider the concern unwarranted. Do you do likewise, or do you accept whatever is there if uncontradicted? I'm not contesting anything specific, but my practice at first glance seems to differ from yours, and, as we both work at that a lot, perhaps we should try to harmonize what we do to a certain extent, so the fate of an article doesn't depend on which of us gets there first. DGG ( talk ) 06:30, 2 September 2011 (UTC)
- I typically delete prods if they have been uncontested long enough to appear in the daily deletion categories and if the concerns raised by the nominator appear to be valid. Admittedly, I have not attempted to resolve the problems identified, and if doing so is not within policy, I can stop deleting prods. -FASTILY (TALK) 18:11, 2 September 2011 (UTC)
Request to undelete USEM and to move it to user space
The article USEM was deleted despite a request to have it moved into my personal space: User:RadekC. Could you please be so kind to undelete the article and follow my request (i.e. move it into my user space). I can then deal with the issues raised in the initial request for deletion. RadekC (talk) 10:20, 2 September 2011 (UTC)
- Done at User:RadekC/USEM -FASTILY (TALK) 18:18, 2 September 2011 (UTC)
Confimation
Can you please review me for Confirmation status?Gregory Heffley (talk) 16:44, 2 September 2011 (UTC)
Deleted image
You deleted the image "Sp2010lineup.jpg". I understand the rationale. However, I think this is a pretty special case because the revolving-door lineup of the band has been hard to follow. The band has settled into a new stable lineup but the article does not do a sufficient job of clarifying this. A clear photo of the four members together is crucial for visually depicting the progression of the band. I follow this subject closely and have never seen a truly free, public domain image of the four of them. There are promo photos, such as the one I posted, and then there are strictly copyrighted red-carpet type photos. Otherwise, the band rarely appear together in public except for onstage, spread out, poorly lit and behind their instruments. This particular promo photo was taken by Kristin Burns, who is in the band's inner circle. It was posted to various of the band's social network pages as promotion, clearly with no intention of further use or commercial gain. Given the rarity of these photographs of the band together, I really must object to the suggestion that this is a replaceable image. -Werideatdusk33 (talk) 20:31, 2 September 2011 (UTC)
- I see. I've asked the user who nominated the file to comment here. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 01:19, 3 September 2011 (UTC)
- My rationale is that the band has been out playing with this lineup for at least a year. Though the free pictures people take might be less desirable as you detailed, they do depict the same information that the picture in question does (the band members). Additionally, there are pretty decent photos of the individual band members, which could be put next to each other in a collage. Melesse (talk) 02:24, 3 September 2011 (UTC)
Protection of Kodomo no Jikan
Hi. Your recent protection of Kodomo no Jikan seems to have been a mistake. I, at least, can't see any vandalism in the article's history during the days before the protection. Just thought I'd let you know. Regards, Goodraise 23:22, 2 September 2011 (UTC)
- I'm quite sure it had something to do with unreliable sources and unsourced additions. There's still an ongoing ANI thread on this topic matter if you're interested. -FASTILY (TALK) 01:23, 3 September 2011 (UTC)
Stubborn editor with a static IP address
Hey, recently you responded to my complaint on the 3RR noticeboard about an IP editor who insisted on reverting back to edits consisting of padded language on the Mike Skinner (musician) article. It seems that he uses static IP addresses and has returned from the block that you handed him to go right back to making the same edit. There was a discussion about this on the article's talk page. So it's not like the editor shouldn't be aware. Anyway, I know the process of reporting vandals, 3RR violators or sock puppets, but in this case, where it looks like a case of a stubborn IP editor with a static address, I'm uncertain how to proceed. If you can handle it from here, great. If not, just point me in the right direction please. Thanks in advance for you help! NJZombie (talk) 01:11, 3 September 2011 (UTC)
- 58.7.128.0/17 rangeblocked for a week. User:58.7.182.10 blocked for 2 weeks. If the vandalism continues, let me know and I'll protect the article. -FASTILY (TALK) 01:28, 3 September 2011 (UTC)
George Ure page
Why on earth did you delete George Ure's page??? He might seem minor to you, but in the musical theatre community he is actually extrememly well known, and WELL WORTH HIS PAGE!!!!! There is absolutely no need to delete it, what are you gaining from it??? Is there any way of getting it back??? LizzieCorscaden (talk) 23:42, 3 September 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#PROD -FASTILY (TALK) 01:03, 4 September 2011 (UTC)
How is this advertising? -Porch corpter (contribs) 00:56, 4 September 2011 (UTC)
- Would you say that Advanced SystemCare is advertising? -Porch corpter (contribs) 00:58, 4 September 2011 (UTC)
- The second of two sections in the article was fairly promotional in nature. As for your second post, please refer to User:Fastily/E#G11 -FASTILY (TALK) 01:07, 4 September 2011 (UTC)
- I have to say I am surprised you deleted an article with clearly no spam per G11. -Porch corpter (contribs) 10:15, 4 September 2011 (UTC)
- The second of two sections in the article was fairly promotional in nature. As for your second post, please refer to User:Fastily/E#G11 -FASTILY (TALK) 01:07, 4 September 2011 (UTC)
Deletion review for Advanced Vista Optimizer
An editor has asked for a deletion review of Advanced Vista Optimizer. Because you closed the deletion discussion for this page, speedily deleted it, or otherwise were interested in the page, you might want to participate in the deletion review. -Porch corpter (contribs) 01:00, 4 September 2011 (UTC)
Dalsfé
Hey, man!
Why did you delete my page, This page is for a non-league football team in Iceland called Dalsfé, we didn't have time to write the arcticle very thoroughly but it's quite hurtful that we can't have a page of our own, just because some user "quick deleted" our page.
A lot of work was to be put into the page but now is't all undone.
Thank you
Sigurður Reynir Karlsson, Assistant coach at Dalsfé
- User:Fastily/E#G11 -FASTILY (TALK) 01:23, 4 September 2011 (UTC)
Netop Summer Camp
Hey, I was curious as to why Netop Summer Camp was deleted so quickly. I'll try and be brief, but there's a little bit of history as to why the page should be considered for un-deletion.
The page was deleted, understandably, in late June of 2011, mainly for the reason that there was no references. Since then, I have been looking for websites on the internet that I could use to cite the page. Once I found a decent amount, I typed up the page. It was deleted today because it had much of the same information as last time, which is true. But this time around, much of the information was cited. Last time, when I ran out of time, and could not add enough refs to please the admins before the article was deleted. Again, understandable. But this time, I had more than enough references, but the article was still deleted. I can't win.
Note that on the deletion talk page for the 1st deleted article, one of the users wrote (and I'll cite it) "The result was delete. not further sources have emerged and the delete votes therefore prevail. Since this is clearly marginal I'll note here that recreation is expressly permitted if someone can find anything more User:Spartaz" [1]. I also put this on the talk page of the one I wrote up today (to help clarify that re-creation is "expressly permitted.")
To sum: The reason this article was deleted so fast was because even though it did have much of the same information, the majority of it was cited, which was possibly overlooked when this article was being reviewed. Please reconsider the deletion of this article, as I have done all I can do to adhere to the policies. Thank you. Peetlesnumber1 (talk) 02:11, 4 September 2011 (UTC)
Oh BTW sorry I just noticed the link at the top for deleted articles. My mistake. Peetlesnumber1 (talk) 02:13, 4 September 2011 (UTC)
Since you blocked one of these accounts...
Hi Fastily, I see that you indefinitely blocked User:Trigg hound 2. I've been looking at the edits of User:Trigg hound. They've been rather problematic, and it is interesting to note the existence of the other account - which seems to have been similarly problematic until your block. I'm trying to decide how to proceed here. I've left some friendly advice on the editor's talk page; I'm hoping there will be some response, but given the lack of response to any other criticism or feedback, I'm doubtful there will be one. What do you think? (Be sure to look at the deleted contributions.) LadyofShalott 03:44, 4 September 2011 (UTC)
- They are the same person (supported also by identical editing habits). After taking into account the user's past editing history and conducting a review of the user's recent edits, I'm inclined to block this account for the same reason I indeffed User:Trigg hound 2. However, since you've consulted me on this matter, I'll leave the final call to you. If you're willing to give the user another chance, please don't hesitate to do so. Otherwise, I'll block the account and file an SPI. Let me know. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 08:45, 4 September 2011 (UTC)
- I don't know that an SPI is needed since it is so blindingly obvious that they are the same person, and not trying to cover it up. Go ahead and file it though if you think it might be useful to have the CU data on file. I'm inclined to leave the account able to edit for one final chance. If she (I think she because of something in her userspace) creates more articles/lists/outlines of the sort we've been having to delete, I'm thinking of seeking a topic ban from creating zoology-related articles. LadyofShalott 13:09, 4 September 2011 (UTC)
The book took its content from Wikipedia. SL93 (talk) 02:31, 4 September 2011 (UTC)
- From book description, "High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles!" SL93 (talk) 02:42, 4 September 2011 (UTC)
- I was the one who requested the speedy deletion and then did a non-admin housekeeping close of the AfD after it was deleted. SL93 advised me of his concern on my talk page as well. He could be right; I have no way of knowing. But I know you'll do what's right and I will support that. Apologies for possibly creating a mess to clean up. Msnicki (talk) 02:48, 4 September 2011 (UTC)
You deleted Shark Energy Drink Power Boosters as a hoax and the same creator has now created Shark Enery Drink Power Boosters can you check to see if you still think hoax applies to the new creation, and if so do you think this editors contributions also need attention. Mtking (edits) 04:11, 4 September 2011 (UTC)
George Ure page
Can it please be restored? — Preceding unsigned comment added by LizzieCorscaden (talk • contribs) 10:50, 4 September 2011 (UTC)
- Have you read WP:PROD and User:Fastily/E#PROD? Once you have done that and understand the PROD process, I'll restore the page for you. -FASTILY (TALK) 20:16, 4 September 2011 (UTC)
Lilyparr1.jpg
Hi, I uploaded a new version of this file, with a fair use rationale. Since you deleted the last one I thought you might need to have a look at the new one. I'm sure it's now ok, but please let me know if not. Thanks Clavdia chauchat (talk) 14:56, 4 September 2011 (UTC)
Rollback question
Hello Fastily, just got a quick question for you. Sometimes when I use rollback, it says I completed the action, however it doesn't show the reversion in the revision history. Do you think you can help me? Thanks -- Luke (Talk) 18:31, 4 September 2011 (UTC)
- Sometimes that happens because you were either edit conflicted or because the rollback you performed did not make any changes to the page (i.e. a user edits a page, but then self-reverts; using rollback in this situation would then have no effect so the mediawiki software doesn't log the revert.) Hope that helps to clarify things. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 20:20, 4 September 2011 (UTC)
Undelete, please
Would you mind undeleting Terry Johnson (Ohio politician)? You deleted it under G5, but the article has had substantial edits by multiple IPs. Nyttend (talk) 18:52, 4 September 2011 (UTC)
- By the way, if you undelete, don't undelete everything — after you deleted it, it was recreated by a different sockpuppet with significantly poorer content, so please leave the two most recent revisions deleted. Nyttend (talk) 18:54, 4 September 2011 (UTC)
Explanation of deleted files
Hello, Fastily. I was just in the process of removing the WP:CSD#F4 deletion tags from some files and when I went to preview my changes I saw that you had just deleted them. Can you please explain why you feel that they meet the criteria for deletion even after being edited by users who appeared to remediate the images after they were initially tagged? The files in question are File:BruinPawGoldOutlinegoldback.jpg, File:Sequinette at Deitch Projects Art Parade.png, and File:Marianne Dissard live with band.jpg. Feel free to reply here please, I'll be watching your talk page for a response. --After Midnight 0001 00:19, 5 September 2011 (UTC)
- All restored. I was quite certain they had no licenses when I reviewed them. Thanks for letting me know. -FASTILY (TALK) 01:28, 5 September 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks for restoring. I assumed it was a simple mistake. I know you review a great number of files, so it is easy to miss one occasionally. I do realize it likely that they may get deleted again in the future, but at least now the uploaders have a chance to work on the new problems. --After Midnight 0001 02:15, 5 September 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks for restoring. I assumed it was a simple mistake. I know you review a great number of files, so it is easy to miss one occasionally. I do realize it likely that they may get deleted again in the future, but at least now the uploaders have a chance to work on the new problems.
Undelete request - prod of Judith Vittet
Can I request an undelete of the recent prod on Judith Vittet please. I didn't notice the prod going through and only noticed this when new redlinks at The City of Lost Children were being removed. Thanks. Andy Dingley (talk) 08:57, 5 September 2011 (UTC)
A matter of concern
Dear Fastily, since you were the blocking admin of Catherine Huebscher (talk · contribs), I would like to have your opinion on this. I apologize if this is an inconvenience, but nothing like this has ever happened to me. — Legolas (talk2me) 13:39, 5 September 2011 (UTC)
- Looks like Catherine Huebscher's email rights have been revoked. Sorry to hear what happened. If she continues to find ways to harass you, please don't hesitate to let me know. Best, FASTILY (TALK) 18:31, 5 September 2011 (UTC)
Steve James Sherlock
Helloo Fastily. Sad indeed to see the page has been deleted. Please can we have the page reinstsated. Steve was not a 'bit' player in The The and Marc and The Mambas - he was an integral part. As for The The - Steve knew Matt for many years and recorded plus played live with the band. In fact the only permanent member of The The is Matt Johnson - As for Marc and the mambas OK they didn't ;last long but their influence is great. Antony (of Antony and the Johnsons has stated that the album 'Torment' was a major influence on his work) also the sleeve states that the 3 primary players in the Mambas are Marc Almond , Anne Hogan and Steve Sherlock. Steve Sherlock is indeed notable. He has contributed to 2 major international music acts - Wiki is a loss without him. please can we remendy this and reinstate the article - kind regards '86.155.144.40 (talk) 17:21, 5 September 2011 (UTC)'
- There's not much I can do to help here. The article was deleted via community discussion per Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Steve James Sherlock. If you believe the article should be undeleted, you need to initiate another community discussion to reverse this decision. -FASTILY (TALK) 18:33, 5 September 2011 (UTC)
Copy&Paste
Hi, Fastily. When you have time, could you control Talk:House of Qajar ? Thank you. Takabeg (talk) 23:54, 5 September 2011 (UTC)
- Deleted as a copyright violation. Hope that helps. Best, FASTILY (TALK) 06:46, 6 September 2011 (UTC)
Wandering about Autoconfirmation
Hello Fastily, may I know what is the purpose of Autoconfirmed users? And also why it can't be accepted to be confirmed? Thanks. Hamham31 (talk) 02:59, 6 September 2011 (UTC)
- autoconfirmed status is required to edit semi-protected pages, upload images, and bypass captchas. This status is attained after a new user makes 10 edits over a period of four or more days. Confirmed status is the same as autoconfirmed status, except that it can be granted by administrators. Hope that helps to clarify things. -FASTILY (TALK) 06:53, 6 September 2011 (UTC)
hope for help
One of my friend called Konigmann.
When I searched the name from the net, I found a company name is also Konigmann.
My friend told me that when he studied in German. He heard of that company and liked the name, so he used it as his own name.
I know that Koninmann is not as notable as LV or Channel V, but it is a wonderful name. I want more person can know about the beautiful name. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Winnie deng (talk • contribs) 07:52, 6 September 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G11 -FASTILY (TALK) 07:54, 6 September 2011 (UTC)
Gil Abramovich (talk) 08:38, 6 September 2011 (UTC)
Dear Fastily,
Could you please elaborate on the reason for which the term BooClips was deleted? I do not see how our deleted page about a technology that Castle Builders (IL) has developed and named BooClips is any different from the Apple's Wikipedia page that is dedicated for the iPhone. we have created these innovative BooClips for companies such as DreamWorks' Animation, and for brands like Garfield, Hello Kitty, LazyTown, Kung Fu Panda. Currently, there is not a single product like ours; it is cross-platform and is compatible with the iPad, PC and Mac. We mentioned Castle Builders only to indicate that we trademarked the term, and had copyrighted the code and interface.
I do not mind making any changes required, as long as this page goes live. We are trying to educate using the BooClip, which is an interactive digital book for children that narrates children's storybook, while incorporating the text, videos, animation, an animated bookmark and magnifying glass, a recording option, and much more.
I ask that you review our article once again and if you have any reservations, we would be more than glad to make the necessary changes, with your guidance.
I look forward to hear back from you.
Best always,
Gil Abramovich, CEO
gili@castle-builders.biz
- User:Fastily/E#G11 -FASTILY (TALK) 19:17, 6 September 2011 (UTC)
Deletion review for Diggy Simmons
An editor has asked for a deletion review of Diggy Simmons. Because you closed the deletion discussion for this page, speedily deleted it, or otherwise were interested in the page, you might want to participate in the deletion review. v/r - TP 13:11, 6 September 2011 (UTC)
Undelete Request for the wiki page "Bharatiya Temple"
Hi Fastily,
As you are the person listed as the one who deleted the wiki page for "Bharatiya Temple" I would like to request more information on why it was deleted.
We had created that page to list information about the Bharatiya Temple to the people looking to know more about the temple.
Can you please provide us with more information on why this page was deleted and if there was anything wrong with the page, please guide us to correct it and get the page back online.
Thanks Sriram. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Srirampartha (talk • contribs) 18:19, 6 September 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G12 -FASTILY (TALK) 19:23, 6 September 2011 (UTC)
Hi Fastily,
I do not understand in what way is it wrong to use the text from our own website. The temple owns the website and the temple maintains the Wiki Page and so they copied the text from their own website to their Wiki Page. Why is this wrong ?
Thanks Sriram. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.120.225.194 (talk) 01:37, 7 September 2011 (UTC)
- Er, did you bother to read User:Fastily/E#G12? I explain it fairly clearly there. -FASTILY (TALK) 01:43, 7 September 2011 (UTC)
Yes I did read it. I understand if i am trying to copy text from some other website and put it here in Wiki. But my question is Can we not use our own text ? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Srirampartha (talk • contribs) 01:54, 7 September 2011 (UTC)
- You may use your own text. However, if the text has been posted/available on an external website prior to your submission to Wikipedia, you need to follow the instructions at WP:DCP. Otherwise, the page is simply going to be deleted again. -FASTILY (TALK) 02:41, 7 September 2011 (UTC)
Mistake in RPP?
Thank you very much for helping out with page protection. I think I made a mistake in requesting page protection for List of animal names and List of animal sounds. Those pages suffer from persistent, niggling, debilitating vandalism. I think we need indefinite semi-protection there, not temporary. Jojalozzo 19:15, 6 September 2011 (UTC)
- Pages are only protected if they are being vandalized to the point at which saving edits to the page is impossible. List of animal sounds experienced recent vandalism from multiple IPs. List of animal names has not experienced anything remotely similar to a vandalism spree since August. Recall that individual vandals should be warned, and reported to WP:AIV, where they can be blocked. -FASTILY (TALK) 19:28, 6 September 2011 (UTC)
Hi I got a small doubt
Hi, Do you know how to add color to my signature? Like convert to a different skin, change to purple or red. Please note that I'm not an administrator but can I still do it?Excuse 340 (talk) 19:31, 6 September 2011 (UTC)
- You most certainly can! Go to my preferences -> User Profile -> Signature, and enter the code (consisting of both html and wikimarkup) for your new signature, and then check the box for "Treat the above as wiki markup." Click save at the bottom of the page, and you should have a new signature. -FASTILY (TALK) 19:34, 6 September 2011 (UTC)
Thanks mate
Thank you I have done it !!!!
-EXCUSE 340 (TALK) 19:46, 6 September 2011 (UTC)
Non-free music samples
Perhaps I'm mistaken, but with a non-free sample of a song, per Wikipedia:Music samples, those samples shouldn't exceed 30 seconds. So, I figure that the entire track for a copyrighted song didn't meet those guidelines (and would be considered a copyvio.) If I'm wrong, please let me know - but I was under the impression that it's never OK to have the full track of a copyrighted song on Wikipedia, even under non-free content guidelines. Avicennasis @ 20:22, 7 Elul 5771 / 20:22, 6 September 2011 (UTC)
- Any file that is tagged with a non-free license tag can never be deleted as a copyright violation. This file fails WP:NFCC#3b and is an orphaned non-free file. I have tagged it as such. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 22:09, 6 September 2011 (UTC)
GOP 2012 primaries
Hey Fastily,
I know you've recently blocked the Republican presidential primaries page because of editwarring. The edit war in question was actually settled today, and User: William S. Saturn has issued an apology. I don't believe his apology was sincere, meaningful, or will change the direction of his editing, but that's besides the point... Anyway, as a frequent editor to the page, I want you to know that tomorrow's republican debate will bring a lot of new editors and an increase in info. I suggest we end the block tomorrow because a lot of good has come from outside editors, and I would appreciate an opportunity for that to happen. Please give it a shot, and I promise we can take it as a learning experience together. Thank you! --Screwball23 talk 20:56, 6 September 2011 (UTC)
- I second this, I'd definitely say the matter has been resolved. SOXROX (talk) 22:02, 6 September 2011 (UTC)
Hi-
Apparently your bot tagged my photo (Ron Olsen Wikipedia page) as an "orphaned image" even though I own it and have it registered as "share and share alike" with wiki commons. Not sure what else I can do. Please don't take the image down.
Lanewsguy (talk) 21:47, 6 September 2011 (UTC)
Oh, the photo is RonOlsenPub.jpg
Lanewsguy (talk) 21:48, 6 September 2011 (UTC)
{{Orphan image}}≠ deletion tag. It only denotes the usage status of the file, nothing more. -FASTILY (TALK) 22:14, 6 September 2011 (UTC)
Muammar Gaddafi
Hi, I think you were the one who made it so I couldn't edit the page anymore, can you help me make my edits? Someone put a citation needed after my one edit, so I placed the references on the talk page hoping someone would edit for me. Now another person has come and removed my edit fully saying "rvv, ce" whatever that is. Can you help me out, that article is extremely anti-Gaddafi and needs a lot of work, thanks. Public awareness (talk) 23:49, 6 September 2011 (UTC)
- You'll be able to edit the page within <24 hours. If you still can't tomorrow, let me know. -FASTILY (TALK) 01:07, 7 September 2011 (UTC)
Undelete Cloud Hopper please.
It wasn't an advertisement, but an information page on a video game. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Socca1157 (talk • contribs) 00:39, 7 September 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G11 -FASTILY (TALK) 01:06, 7 September 2011 (UTC)
undelete CPJ page
Hi. Please undelete the Communist Party of Jamaica article. I, as creator of the article, was never notified about the prod and missed the posting (i have 10,000+ articles on my watchlist, and thus needs a user talk comment to be notified). As per notability, electoral results alone is not a good indicator of notability for political movements. --Soman (talk) 05:36, 7 September 2011 (UTC)
Islamic Calendar
Thanks for semi protection, however it seems a perennial issue so I expect it to start up again after the 3 days (I can't remember how it ended up on my watchlist but it seems a magnet for odd edits). It occrurs to me that an edit filter may be more useful, are you able and willing to write one? If not, do you think it's a good idea? Cheers, Egg Centric 19:43, 5 September 2011 (UTC)
- P.S. FYI I notified someone else, I hope you don't mind this being on your talk page, in hindsight it should probably be somewhere else but each step made sense at the time, if you see what I mean. Cheers, Egg Centric 19:51, 5 September 2011 (UTC)
- That seems reasonable. I'm not familiar with the edit filter interface, but I could ask someone with the appropriate technical knowledge. Before I do that though, what kinds of edits/keywords would such a filter disallow? -FASTILY (TALK) 06:44, 6 September 2011 (UTC)
- I was thinking of two things but on further thought only one is reasonably practical, and that is to prevent removal of Muhammed images from specified articles. The best way to implement that is probably up to the filter writer - whether it ought to be a special comment tag with the image, or whether it ought to recognise that the image is one of a few listed of Muhammed I don't know. The second thing I had in mind, but now think is too ambitious, was stopping "reinterpretations" of Arabic; I doubt that would be practical. Maybe something based on cluebotNG could do it, but 'tis a pipe dream for the moment Egg Centric 20:27, 6 September 2011 (UTC)
- Removal of Muhammad images from articles by new accounts is definitely possible. You're right about disallowing the refactoring of arabic text in articles; its scope is too broad for a humble edit filter. I'll put the request in and let you know how it goes. -FASTILY (TALK) 22:18, 6 September 2011 (UTC)
- Cheers. Is that being done on or off wiki (and if the former pls could I have a link
) Egg Centric 15:26, 7 September 2011 (UTC)
- Both actually. I was going to make a formal request and then ping some people I know. Haven't gotten around to it yet though. I'll do it asap. Sorry for the delay. -FASTILY (TALK) 21:28, 7 September 2011 (UTC)
- Hehe, it no problem, don't feel rushed by me - I just like to know what's going on Egg Centric 21:52, 7 September 2011 (UTC)
- Alright, here we are: Wikipedia:Edit_filter/Requested#Removal_of_Muhammad_images. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 22:43, 7 September 2011 (UTC)
- Hehe, it no problem, don't feel rushed by me - I just like to know what's going on
- Both actually. I was going to make a formal request and then ping some people I know. Haven't gotten around to it yet though. I'll do it asap. Sorry for the delay. -FASTILY (TALK) 21:28, 7 September 2011 (UTC)
- Cheers. Is that being done on or off wiki (and if the former pls could I have a link
- Removal of Muhammad images from articles by new accounts is definitely possible. You're right about disallowing the refactoring of arabic text in articles; its scope is too broad for a humble edit filter. I'll put the request in and let you know how it goes. -FASTILY (TALK) 22:18, 6 September 2011 (UTC)
- I was thinking of two things but on further thought only one is reasonably practical, and that is to prevent removal of Muhammed images from specified articles. The best way to implement that is probably up to the filter writer - whether it ought to be a special comment tag with the image, or whether it ought to recognise that the image is one of a few listed of Muhammed I don't know. The second thing I had in mind, but now think is too ambitious, was stopping "reinterpretations" of Arabic; I doubt that would be practical. Maybe something based on cluebotNG could do it, but 'tis a pipe dream for the moment
- That seems reasonable. I'm not familiar with the edit filter interface, but I could ask someone with the appropriate technical knowledge. Before I do that though, what kinds of edits/keywords would such a filter disallow? -FASTILY (TALK) 06:44, 6 September 2011 (UTC)
Brazilian vandal
Hi there FASTILY, VASCO here,
both you and User:JamesBWatson have blocked/warned this Brazilian anon "user" (has lots of anon IPs, but this one is regularly used), he continues (see here, removing of infobox captions http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=David_N%27Gog&diff=448846825&oldid=448587999). Can this IP be blocked indef? It would be a great help and call for the "user".
Attentively - --Vasco Amaral (talk) 09:55, 7 September 2011 (UTC)
- He continues, another unexplained BOX removal (please see here http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Royston_Drenthe&diff=next&oldid=448611367). Sigh... --Vasco Amaral (talk) 17:17, 7 September 2011 (UTC)
I put in a request again due to this here: [63] and posted the previous reason with it. JamesAlan1986 *talk 12:46, 7 September 2011 (UTC)
Greg Parys image
Hello. You deleted the Greg Parys.png file. As reason, you said that the file doesn't meet the #1 Non-free content criteria. That's probably not true, because there says that these files is used only where no free equivalent is available, what is the situation here. There needs to be an image to represents that person, but none is free licensed (for example look up on the Commons). Could you, please, restore that file? Alex discussion ★ 14:43, 7 September 2011 (UTC)
- I'm afraid I cannot do that. Doing so would be a textbook violation of Wikipedia's non-free content policy. See User:Fastily/E#F7. -FASTILY (TALK) 22:21, 7 September 2011 (UTC)
F8 question
So, I'm a bit confused on the upload history requirements for F8 deletions and thought I'd ask an expert. For example, this file has two previous versions that are not on Commons, but are non-trivial (I think) changes to the original image. The Commons page does have a record of those additional uploads though. Does this stay or go? --Danger (talk) 22:10, 7 September 2011 (UTC)
- Delete it. As long as the full attribution history (in text form) is available on the file description page of the Commons version, the file may be deleted locally, regardless of how many times the file has been modified. Hope that helps. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 22:26, 7 September 2011 (UTC)
Archive concern
Er, User talk:Fastily/Archive 4 is massive and it froze up my browser. Would you mind dividing it into a few archives? Thanks. HurricaneFan25 00:04, 8 September 2011 (UTC)
- When I have time I suppose. If I'm going to split my archives, I'll have to do it with a script or a bot as, my computer has a limit to the amount of text it can copy and paste. -FASTILY (TALK) 00:22, 8 September 2011 (UTC)
File:Farrah Fawcett iconic pinup 1976.jpg
Hi Fastily. I'm here to request undulation of the above file. I did not know it was up for deletion since the IP who tagged it did not properly inform me of the tagging. This did not meet F7 and it's not close, as I would have explained if I had known. Since you deleted it, given what it is, I doubt you read the FUR, and I certainly understand why: only one out of a few hundred have tailored text as this one did, most displaying the boilerplate text the FUR template provides, but if you had you would have seen that the file is the definition of non-replaceable, being not only one of the most iconic images from the 1970s, but the best selling pinup poster of all time (yes, in history). The poster itself is prominently discussed in the article on Farah Fawcett, where it was displayed.--Fuhghettaboutit (talk) 01:19, 8 September 2011 (UTC)
- That's reasonable. Restored -FASTILY (TALK) 03:29, 8 September 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks.--Fuhghettaboutit (talk) 09:38, 8 September 2011 (UTC)
Deleted page
Fastily, While the page Kichulchoia that you deleted did not link to an existing page, that is because I was in the process of creating the page that it linked to. That is generally how I create articles regarding monotypic animal genera since I feel that it is more efficient to simply redirect the genus page to the species page to avoid duplication of information. Thanks,Divingpetrel (talk) 03:43, 8 September 2011 (UTC)
Deedub
You do should not be deleting this artist's page when other artists similar to him have a page. It makes no sense that you would allow Wiz Khalifa, Snoop Dogg and others a page and delete the Deedub page. They are not for advertisement. This is for fans to search and find background information about Deedub as an artist and as David Woods the person. You need to chill on your deletion it is inappropriate and bias at best. The page is both appropriate and non bias. Fact based knowledge about an artist people deeply care about.
Kelli Bindernagel (Deedubfan) 75.28.130.206 (talk) 04:15, 8 September 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G11 -FASTILY (TALK) 04:16, 8 September 2011 (UTC)
Hi. You indicated on WP:RFPP that Arjuna Harjai has been protected, but there's no indication of that in the article's history. The Mark of the Beast (talk) 05:44, 8 September 2011 (UTC)
Namrights
Can you please restore Namrights? It does in fact assert notability. It is the leading human rights NGO in Namibia.--TM 00:09, 8 September 2011 (UTC)
- Looks to me like the article was previously deleted for a similar reason. If I restore this page, are you going to expand it and address the concerns that were raised? -FASTILY (TALK) 00:25, 8 September 2011 (UTC)
No boomerang-ing this time (ANI)
Hello. This message is being sent to inform you that there is currently a discussion at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. Thank you. —Xiaoyu: 聊天 (T) 和 贡献 (C) 04:32, 8 September 2011 (UTC)
- Boomerang complete N419BH 19:51, 8 September 2011 (UTC)
Hi
Sorry for continuously pestering you, as that's not my intention, but I've been a bit busy in the last couple of weeks. I should be editing in full capacity starting from tomorrow, is it possible that we resume coaching then, provided you aren't busy yourself, of course. Regards, —James (Talk • Contribs) • 8:29pm • 10:29, 8 September 2011 (UTC)
- Certainly, I'll add some new material right now. Thanks for reminding me. -FASTILY (TALK) 04:07, 9 September 2011 (UTC)
Photo of J. Neil Schulman
Regarding photo of J. Neil Schulman (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:J_Neil_Schulman_8X10_headshot.jpg) that is scheduled for deletion. It looks like he tagged it correctly as a self-made photo and granted permission. What else should he have done? Is there something specific missing?
Thanks,
William Alan Ritch (User:BillRitch) — Preceding unsigned comment added by BillRitch (talk • contribs) 12:53, 8 September 2011 (UTC)
- Could you link the file in question? It's unclear what you're referring to. -FASTILY (TALK) 04:01, 9 September 2011 (UTC)
- The uploader cites "Jesulu Productions", which appears to be a corporation (for the record, media produced/created by corporations is almost always copyrighted to the fullest extent), as the author/copyright holder of the file. This conflicts with the license tag
{{cc-by-sa-3.0}}, which identifies the uploader, User:Jneil, as the copyright holder. As a result, I tagged the file as missing evidence of permission because it is now unclear who owns the copyright of the file and because it is unclear if the real copyright holder actually granted permission for the file to be released/published under a free Creative Commons license. -FASTILY (TALK) 04:18, 9 September 2011 (UTC)
- The uploader cites "Jesulu Productions", which appears to be a corporation (for the record, media produced/created by corporations is almost always copyrighted to the fullest extent), as the author/copyright holder of the file. This conflicts with the license tag
- Thanks! I am pretty sure that the corporation is solely owned by J. Neil Schulman. But I shall try to work out how it is supposed to be granted.
William Alan Ritch (talk) 12:17, 9 September 2011 (UTC)
My Talkpage!!!
Um, what gives???--SGCommand 19:39, 8 September 2011 (UTC)
- (talk page stalker) Fastily was fixing a redlink, I believe. I have taken the liberty of editing the template so it shows the content I think you want. Maybe chill a bit? :) Nolelover Talk·Contribs 19:50, 8 September 2011 (UTC)
Your FfD nominations
Were there any copyright issues to these images that I overlooked? In any case, I'm sending them to the commons as fast as I can. ----DanTD (talk) 02:56, 9 September 2011 (UTC)
- Unless I noted otherwise in a nomination, no. And excellent, thanks for doing that. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 03:59, 9 September 2011 (UTC)
Always alittle too helpful
Facepalmintelatitalk 04:36, 9 September 2011 (UTC)
File tagged by Fbot that is only linked
Fbot tagged File:Ernest_Hemingway_family_tree.svg as orphaned, but in fact it is linked from the "See also" section of Ernest Hemingway. Wouldn't it be better to have the bot not tag files that are linked from mainspace? Mike Christie (talk - contribs - library) 10:53, 9 September 2011 (UTC)
- The bot only recognizes image links, not page links. Frankly, I've never seen a file used in that manner before. I've added
{{bots}}to the page. It shouldn't trouble you anymore. -FASTILY (TALK) 19:47, 9 September 2011 (UTC)- Thanks. I see the bot is now marking files as no longer orphaned in at least some cases where the file does appear to be orphaned -- this is an example. Is it doing this in cases where there are links from article talk pages? As far as I can tell that's the common thread. Mike Christie (talk - contribs - library) 12:44, 10 September 2011 (UTC)
Brazilian mathematics
Hi Fastily, just to let you know that a couple of your actions are under discussion at Wikipedia:Village pump (policy)#Brazilian National Math Olympiad for Public Schools. --Demiurge1000 (talk) 19:27, 9 September 2011 (UTC)
Please undo the copyfree deletion
1) It is linked to in multiple articles and templates\ 2) The redirection is sound 3) It really should be its own article but requires someone to write it. Until then it makes sense to redirect it to the most sane place. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Voomoo (talk • contribs) 19:38, 9 September 2011 (UTC)
- Could you link the page in question? It's unclear what you're referring to. -FASTILY (TALK) 19:56, 9 September 2011 (UTC)
- There's more info on Template talk:Infobox software license#My edit message was wrong. (I started responding there before seeing you were pinged here--that template and its users is one that is affected by this deletion). DMacks (talk) 20:10, 9 September 2011 (UTC)
Hey, thanks you were right I can edit the page again, but... I am having problems with an editor I've explained my edits but he is removing my edits to better mirror the sources and the addition of more sources, he has done this twice now and the last time he called my edits vandalism, what a jerk. Can you help me out? Public awareness (talk) 21:41, 9 September 2011 (UTC)
- Have you tried contacting the editor who keeps reverting your edits? You should ask them why they keep reverting your edits. If they respond rudely, please let me know, and I'll try to mediate. -FASTILY (TALK) 22:37, 9 September 2011 (UTC)
Billy Miller (musician) Page deletion PROD
Billy Miller the Musician and Flute Maker is very much a real person and alive. His web site is here: http://www.billymiller.net/ — Preceding unsigned comment added by 216.80.83.30 (talk) 02:12, 10 September 2011 (UTC)
Vandal
Just out of sheer curiosity... after 10 months of endless silent vandalism, numerous warnings and even a block on the way... he still gets a warning instead of instant indef block? Hearfourmewesique (talk) 03:13, 10 September 2011 (UTC)
- Recall that IP addresses are shared and are periodically reassigned by ISPs. I have no interest in blocking an editor (perhaps even a good faith editor who is testing edits) who may not be familiar with Wikipedia policy. Furthermore, please note that individual IPs are not blocked indefinitely for vandalism. -FASTILY (TALK) 03:44, 10 September 2011 (UTC)
- In that case, their ISP has been assigning that address exclusively to Wikipedia vandals since November 2010
... but seriously, how would you deal with a persistently malicious anon? Hearfourmewesique (talk) 03:57, 10 September 2011 (UTC)
- In that case, their ISP has been assigning that address exclusively to Wikipedia vandals since November 2010
At WP:RPP you declined a request to protect this article, I think that might need to be re-looked at given the ongoing content dispute, would you mind re-looking at (I have updated WP:RPP) Thanks Mtking (edits) 05:19, 10 September 2011 (UTC).
- Semi-protected for a period of 1 week, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. Hope that helps. -FASTILY (TALK) 05:24, 10 September 2011 (UTC)
Hi Fastily. I was wondering if you even looked at the page before deleting it. -- zzuuzz (talk) 05:45, 10 September 2011 (UTC)
- I did, briefly. Was there something important about that page? -FASTILY (TALK) 05:47, 10 September 2011 (UTC)
- I was wondering which bit wasn't "useful/relevant/current" considering it had a current unblock request on it, but then never mind, I should expect nothing less than this level of rudeness around here. You don't think it's rude to delete a talk page while you're trying have an unblock conversion on it and deletion discussion about it? -- zzuuzz (talk) 05:53, 10 September 2011 (UTC)
- Uh....what are you talking about? User talk:99.74.221.84, the page you linked above, consisted of "ῬὍἇἕᾣἉΔΉshow me the". Some unblock request that is. Are you alright zzuuzz? -FASTILY (TALK) 05:55, 10 September 2011 (UTC)
- Sorry, my bad, the discussion applies to User talk:94.23.201.171, as you've probably realised. No I am pissed off with people deleting attempts at trying to help people. -- zzuuzz (talk) 06:09, 10 September 2011 (UTC)
- Uh....what are you talking about? User talk:99.74.221.84, the page you linked above, consisted of "ῬὍἇἕᾣἉΔΉshow me the". Some unblock request that is. Are you alright zzuuzz? -FASTILY (TALK) 05:55, 10 September 2011 (UTC)
- I was wondering which bit wasn't "useful/relevant/current" considering it had a current unblock request on it, but then never mind, I should expect nothing less than this level of rudeness around here. You don't think it's rude to delete a talk page while you're trying have an unblock conversion on it and deletion discussion about it? -- zzuuzz (talk) 05:53, 10 September 2011 (UTC)
Special MySpace|KPSL-FM
If you go to this page, this is what should be on KPSL-FM. There was no need for it to be deleted. (JoeCool950 (talk) 06:04, 10 September 2011 (UTC))
Edits in the article namespace
Hi Fastily. See here on my german edit counter. --Hurin Thalion (talk) 06:17, 10 September 2011 (UTC)
- Alright, so why do you need AWB access on the en.wikipedia? If you're looking for AWB access on de.wikipedia, you need to request it locally. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 06:28, 10 September 2011 (UTC)
- Because you must first register to obtain the release. --Hurin Thalion (talk) 06:41, 10 September 2011 (UTC)
Sorry for my bad english. I want only to share with the AWB. User:Serienfan2010 it obtained, why not me? --Hurin Thalion (talk) 07:01, 10 September 2011 (UTC)
KPSL-FM
Hi Fastily. If you type in KPSL-FM in the search box, that's the article that needs to be in the KPSL-FM that was deleted, if you could move that article there. Don't know if that's possible or not, but let me know. Thanks. (JoeCool950 (talk) 06:21, 10 September 2011 (UTC))
- Are you referring to this article? As a normal user, you have the ability to move (change a page's title) the page to KPSL-FM yourself. If you really want me to, I can do it for you I suppose... -FASTILY (TALK) 06:31, 10 September 2011 (UTC)
- The article that should be at KPSL-FM, needs to somehow be moved to either this page, or to this page. Just wanted you to know, so that you're not wondering what's going on. (JoeCool950 (talk) 09:02, 10 September 2011 (UTC))
!?!
Please restore the article Climate of Barcelona. You deleted it, in spite of the discussion - two users reported error about speedy deletion in discussion of article. The article did not fall under the A10 (nor any other point), see Barcelona#Climate, article Climate of Barcelona is 5 times longer and has a lot of additional data. Usedom that you made a mistake. Please restore the article. Subtropical-man (talk) 12:28, 8 September 2011 (UTC)
- I see. I have requested comment from the user who nominated the page for deletion. -FASTILY (TALK) 04:03, 9 September 2011 (UTC)
So? I wait... Subtropical-man (talk) 20:03, 9 September 2011 (UTC)
- Halo! Please restore the article Climate of Barcelona. Subtropical-man (talk) 22:50, 10 September 2011 (UTC)
My own page..
Hi you.. Can you explain to me, why my post keeps beeing deleted? It's from my own site, and there is an CC-BY-SA on my site.. Hope you can explain, cause i don't quite understand it..Tysde...
- User:Fastily/E#G12. If that is the case, please follow the instructions at WP:DCP -FASTILY (TALK) 21:40, 10 September 2011 (UTC)
Clarification needed
Hi just wanted to ask why the request for reviewer rights are not processed now. Is there any special reason for that? --Commander (Ping Me) 08:49, 10 September 2011 (UTC)
- Pending changes was removed from all articles per this request for comment. While the community is deciding whether flagged revs should be discontinued or not, the granting of reviewer permissions has been suspended. -FASTILY (TALK) 21:44, 10 September 2011 (UTC)
Spirit Halloween Page
This page shouldn't have been deleted. The reason it was deleted is because in June, there were 0 hits on Google news. Of course there were no hits, Spirit is a Halloween store. They don't even open until September. So why would there be hits in June? Spirit is the best Halloween store BY FAR, and it would be a shame if they didn't have their own Wiki page.
These came up for me on Google news, and the first stores only opened a week ago. All the stores aren't even open yet.
http://www.sure-start.com/spirit-halloween-stores-now-open-coupons-available/3676533/ http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/print-edition/2011/09/09/a-scary-development-in-round-rock.html http://www.news-press.com/article/20110907/BUSINESS/110906040/Halloween-season-already-here-Lee-Collier-county-retailers?odyssey=mod%7Cmostcom http://www.istockanalyst.com/business/news/5388019/eastgate-store-to-offer-many-things-halloweenesque http://forestparkreview.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=38&ArticleID=5952 http://www.palmbeachpost.com/money/halloween-stores-lead-the-season-for-temporary-shopping-1831534.html — Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.233.122.240 (talk) 12:46, 10 September 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#PROD -FASTILY (TALK) 04:24, 11 September 2011 (UTC)
Hi Fastily!
- 20:20, 9 September 2011 Fastily (talk | contribs) deleted "Eucalyptus langleyi" (G12: Unambiguous copyright infringement of Article is again copy and pastes from copyrighted sources. See User_talk:Owen_Langley for a brief summary.)
- 20:20, 9 September 2011 Fastily (talk | contribs) deleted "Great Fall River Fire of 1874" (G12: Unambiguous copyright infringement of http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090423/PUB03/904230306)
Could you possibly email me the text of those two WP:G12-d articles? WP:USERFY is obviously not an option. They both appear to have been WP:GNG OK. I'll have a quiet word with the editors, whatever your decision is. --Shirt58 (talk) 15:54, 10 September 2011 (UTC)
Given the discussion, why did you delete this file? --Tryptofish (talk) 21:15, 10 September 2011 (UTC)
- After carefully reading the discussion, I found the arguments to delete the file to be more convincing than the arguments to keep the file. You're welcome to try and convince me otherwise, but be sure you only discuss the superiority of arguments made in the discussion. -FASTILY (TALK) 21:20, 10 September 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks. For convenience, here's the link to the arguments: Wikipedia:Files for deletion/2011 September 2#File:Hey Dude.jpg. The nominator and one discussant argued for deletion. It seems to me that their arguments were entirely WP:DECORATIVE. Three editors argued for keeping. The editor who uploaded the file explained specifically how the file illustrates an interaction between characters that was discussed in the text of the page it illustrated. The editors arguing for deletion never addressed that argument or the other keep arguments, only stating baldly that the image was decorative (see also: WP:GOFIRST, third "argument"). It seems to me that you either had to decide to keep, or explain in your deletion rationale that you had looked at the image and the page and decided that the explanation about illustrating the plot line was not persuasive. Now let me add that I, personally, couldn't care less about the image or the subject of the page that it had illustrated! I'm just taking an interest in the FFD process, and want to understand if my reasoning is flawed. Thanks again. --Tryptofish (talk) 21:39, 10 September 2011 (UTC)
- WikiJaguar jumping in: I second Tryptofish's view. The lack of a responses to the keep arguments, either the "Why is NFC being failed?" argument, or the more substantial and seconded "THis is why the NFC content meets our policy" argument (which was directly addressing the nom's concerns), and the numerical 3-2 result, meant that at the very least a "delete" closure should have directly addressed the substantive points of "keep". Otherwise, closing as no-consensus was in order. I care little about the image, but this was a ballsy closure, ripe to be contested - and not without reason, as the NFC argument is a strong one (ie illustrate the lead characters whose dynamic is central to the plot). If you do not reverse, at the very least provide a more substantial explanation than what you did, because frankly it might sound like you have a general opposition to NFC, rather than a pondered and careful weight of both positions - the burden in a ballsy closure is with the ballsy closer, not those who dispute the closure, IMHO.--Cerejota If you reply, please place a {{talkback}} in my talk page if I do not reply soon. 22:02, 10 September 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks. For convenience, here's the link to the arguments: Wikipedia:Files for deletion/2011 September 2#File:Hey Dude.jpg. The nominator and one discussant argued for deletion. It seems to me that their arguments were entirely WP:DECORATIVE. Three editors argued for keeping. The editor who uploaded the file explained specifically how the file illustrates an interaction between characters that was discussed in the text of the page it illustrated. The editors arguing for deletion never addressed that argument or the other keep arguments, only stating baldly that the image was decorative (see also: WP:GOFIRST, third "argument"). It seems to me that you either had to decide to keep, or explain in your deletion rationale that you had looked at the image and the page and decided that the explanation about illustrating the plot line was not persuasive. Now let me add that I, personally, couldn't care less about the image or the subject of the page that it had illustrated! I'm just taking an interest in the FFD process, and want to understand if my reasoning is flawed. Thanks again. --Tryptofish (talk) 21:39, 10 September 2011 (UTC)
I don't know how it happened, but you seem to have deleted an image that was actually in use in Falling Skies. I know there was some edit warring between a fan sketch and the frame grab (this), so I think the category lagged the article, which is why you deleted (?). Anyways, could you undelete so I can reinsert it in the article (a bot removed it, post your deletion!) ? Thanks. --Lexein (talk) 04:18, 11 September 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks! Hoisting a beer to ya. Figured it out: it was an errant {{di-orphaned fair use}} in the image file, due to the edit warring. Some of this stuff happens too fast! --Lexein (talk) 04:33, 11 September 2011 (UTC)
Help
Can you talk to Crisco 1492 and tell her that putting pictures of my own personal collections is not copyright infringement? JamesAlan1986 *talk 10:54, 11 September 2011 (UTC)
- Never mind, now I'm just working on getting my account blocked for awhile so I can get a break from here. JamesAlan1986 *talk 12:28, 11 September 2011 (UTC)
About Cyprus (island)
Hi, Fastily. I can understand national sentiments of some users on this issue. It's easy to guess that some Greek users don't want the article Cyprus (island) to show and emphasize the Republic of Cyprus only "legitimate" political entity in the island, and some Turkish users want to create the article to show the presence of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. But political bias of both side prevent our efforts to make English Wikipedia normal and neutral encyclopedia. I believe that English Wikipedia must be as neutral as, at least German, French wikipedias. Here (English Wikipedia) is too political. Thank you. Takabeg (talk) 01:42, 11 September 2011 (UTC)
- Hi Fastily. Thank you for your message on my talk. The relevant discussion for the creation of the article is at The island of Cyprus and the Republic of Cyprus. In the middle of that discussion and without anything approaching consensus, in fact consensus currently is against creating a separate article for the island of Cyprus, this editor took it upon themselves to create this article. It was a POV fork and went against current consensus. Please check the conversation at the linked section for more information. This user also edit-warred to keep the fork instead of engaging in BRD. Overall he exhibits a very rigid, tendentious and uncollaborative approach to editing. See also this where he exhibits the same type of behaviour in other wikis. And don't be misled by the claims of this editor that this is about the POV of Greek or Turkish editors. His arguments are weak and he simply likes to accuse everyone who disagrees with him as being POV. But check the discussion at the Cyprus article and judge for yourself. Thank you. Dr.K. λogosπraxis 05:34, 11 September 2011 (UTC)
Fastily, as far as I know, there is no consensus needed for creation of an article. I could be wrong of course as I don't do long edits much. The page for Cyprus(island) was knew and had the intention to give comprehensive history, geography and political situation of the island while shortening the pages for TRNC and Republic of Cyprus. Takabeg pointed out articles with KB size that needed to be made shorter(sorry for the wording). When I checked I found the article of Republic of Cyprus to be longer than the article for Greece and Turkey. So I wanted to follow the examples of Isla de la Juventud or Britain. Such an article could violate POV if the article tried to be pro-Turkish or pro-Greek but it's too early to know that. However, I believe, saying that the pure creation of the article is a POV fork is violation of POV as well. TheDarkLordSeth (talk) 14:00, 11 September 2011 (UTC)
- There is no need to make Fastily's talkpage a surrogate discussion ground for the issues already discussed on Talk: Cyprus. The mere existence of the discussion about the subject of the new article on the talk of Cyprus, which you opened, indicates that you wanted to gather consensus for its creation. You said so yourself and did not support Takabeg's creation which you called "one man job". In a bizarre twist Takabeg invites you in Turkish to come and edit his fork: Hadi bakalım. Takabeg always complains about the ethnicity POVs of everyone but himself and now he invites you to edit the fork in Turkish. How cute is that? I can only guess. Why are you now changing your mind? What is the purpose of you engaging in a discussion to gather consensus if you ultimately intend to violate it? Also we are not talking about the creation of any article. We are talking about a fork of an existing article. As such the proposed article would unnecessarily duplicate the information already in the article of Cyprus and as I, Chipmunkdavis, Alexikoua and others have already told you, the terms "Cyprus" and "Cyprus Island" mean internationally one and the same island-state. Especially in a sensitive geopolitical subject such as this, such move could confuse readers because Cyprus and the island of Cyprus are historically inextricably linked and internationally recognised as one entity. Trying to split the article without consensus to do so violates WP:CON and is entirely your own opinion. So please do not talk about violations of POV. Dr.K. λogosπraxis 15:16, 11 September 2011 (UTC)
Checking further into the history of your talkpage it appears that you have a history of contentious editing with topic bans from Armenian Genocide and edit warring. In fact I had forgotten but I met you before.Dr.K. λogosπraxis 17:31, 11 September 2011 (UTC)
I simply took the liberty to add my input to the discussion(as the person who started the discussion) as Fastily invited you to give your reasoning for nominating the article for deletion. I'm sure Fastily can inform me to stay away from this discussion if I'm at wrong. Nonetheless, I would like you to keep this not personal as you have done so obviously. What you can do, however, to actually help this in a constructive way is to point us the exact section that tells us to require a consensus for creating a new page. TheDarkLordSeth (talk) 21:02, 11 September 2011 (UTC)
- I covered this before but I will try again. Takabeg creating an unneeded POV fork in the middle of a discussion you yourself started, against consensus, and edit-warring to keep it his way is more than a little pointy and does not exactly qualify as brand-new article. As far as talking about your page history, I am sorry. But I was forced under the circumstances since our self-appointed NPOV inspector has made an issue out of my background and the other editors' backgrounds. I normally never check editors' backgrounds but I got sidelined into doing it to show that all is not what Takabeg would have us believe. I regret it and I struck my comments. Dr.K. λogosπraxis 21:27, 11 September 2011 (UTC)
And I kindly asked you to show me the exact section where it says that a new article requires consensus. Fastily deleted the article giving the reason "Recently created article that duplicates an existing topic" which is what I disputed above. I have not seen POV applicable to the act of creating an article and I've asked you to show me the relevant section in Wiki pages. Moreover, I don't see how creation of an article based on geography makes the Turkish viewpoint stronger. TRNC doesn't suddenly become recognized just because there is an article for it on Wiki. I understand why certain people would not want the article or why they would but I proposed an article die to length of the existing article and it's non-comprehensiveness about the geography, history and status of the island. TheDarkLordSeth (talk) 21:49, 11 September 2011 (UTC)
- I have covered these points multiple times both here and at the talkpage of Cyprus. In any case I don't think we have to clutter Fastily's talk any longer or otherwise let's move to the article's talk to continue, if needed. So I will not repeat myself other than to point to the comments by Chipmunkdavis in their latest edit to the talkpage of Cyprus: permalink. Their closing comment from the link: ...However, making a WP:Pointy article is the wrong way to go around fixing anything. I really don't think that I can, or have to, add anything else here. Dr.K. λogosπraxis 22:02, 11 September 2011 (UTC)
I failed to see where you provided a link to the relevant Wiki help page that I asked. I don't see how the WP:Pointy page applicable to creating a new page with the intention of making existing ones better as well. What I'd like on the other hand is if people didn't make fun of other people... TheDarkLordSeth (talk) 22:11, 11 September 2011 (UTC)
Fbot Task 4
Hi there. I'm not sure when the last time you ran task 4 was, but if you could run it when you get the chance, there's a good deal of stuff in Category:Copy to Wikimedia Commons that has been put up at FfD in the last week, and the category could use the flush. Thanks, Sven Manguard Wha? 09:16, 11 September 2011 (UTC)
- The last time it ran was last week. And sure, I'll run it in a bit. Cheers, FASTILY (TALK) 20:15, 11 September 2011 (UTC)
Deletion of article Pitto (Producer-DJ) because of G12
Hi,
De text of the biography that is also available on Beatport is het copyright of the artist himself and he asked me to make the page.
Kind regards, Jorrit — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jorritspee (talk • contribs) 12:42, 11 September 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G12 -FASTILY (TALK) 20:03, 11 September 2011 (UTC)
Hi
Hi,
Can you please do something for me? Is it possible that you put back the page op Pitto (Producer-DJ) without the biography part that caused the G12 error? I will then try to find someone to rephrase the biography or let the artist donate the biography text to wikipedia.
Kind regards, Jorrit — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jorritspee (talk • contribs) 12:47, 11 September 2011 (UTC)
- I would prefer that you obtain the artist's explicit permission and send it to OTRS, following the instructions outlined at WP:DCP before I restore the page for you. -FASTILY (TALK) 20:06, 11 September 2011 (UTC)
A post you made at Wikipedia:Requests for permissions/Rollback...
I noticed that this text you posted:
- Wow, it seems I need not raise a finger to comment on your behavior! You are sensationally adept at self-incriminating, did you know that?
had a link to an ANI post. The section you linked to has already been archived. May I edit this link to link to http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Administrators%27_noticeboard/Incidents&oldid=449132347#Harassment_by_Fastily instead of what you put, so that it will actually link to what you meant it to link to? If you want to edit the link, go ahead. If you want me to do it, since I already have the page up, I will do so. I'll let you choose. LikeLakers2 (talk | Sign my guestbook!) 18:12, 11 September 2011 (UTC)
- There's no need. The discussion is already over, and anyone who's interested will, and can easily search the AN/ANI archives. Thanks though. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 20:09, 11 September 2011 (UTC)
integrated device technology page deleted for G11 reason
Fastily, I saw you have deleted the page about IDT integrated_device_technology, I work for that company and I see different competitor pages anyway available on wikipedia. I do not know who inserted that page and I'm not here following indication from the company but only following my interest in understanding facts.
Is it possible to have the page deleted so I can really understand whats wrong whit them ?
Thanks in advance, Gammaware65 (talk) 21:54, 11 September 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G11 -FASTILY (TALK) 22:02, 11 September 2011 (UTC)
Is it an answer ?
Gammaware65 (talk) 22:09, 11 September 2011 (UTC)
Warchant
I was wondering if it would be possible to resurrect the "War Chant" article. I see why it was deleted and would be more than willing to bring it up to standards as best as I can. Ayzmo (talk) 02:29, 12 September 2011 (UTC)
- I can restore the article, but I recommend you familiarize yourself with WP:PROD and User:Fastily/E#PROD first, if you have not already. -FASTILY (TALK) 06:15, 12 September 2011 (UTC)
Copy and paste ?
Hi, Fastily. When you have time, could you control this page, and Talk:Turkish Letters ? Thank you. Takabeg (talk) 04:30, 12 September 2011 (UTC)
BLP report
This BLPN report led me to Iota Nu Delta#Controversies where a quick look makes me think that the BLPN report is correct: the text and pictures in the "Controversies" section are undue and should be removed. However, you fully protected the article (diff), so perhaps you would consider if WP:BLP overrides WP:WRONGVERSION. If so, please remove the section. Johnuniq (talk) 07:01, 12 September 2011 (UTC)
- Orangemike already removed it. -FASTILY (TALK) 19:47, 12 September 2011 (UTC)
Sri Lanka compromise
It appears that we may have worked out a compromise at Wikipedia:Dispute_resolution_noticeboard#Sri_Lanka that would end the "island country"/"island nation" EW that caused you to fully protect Sri Lanka. Would you consider replacing the last two sentences of the first paragraph of the lede with the following:
Known until 1972 as Ceylon (/s[invalid input: 'ɨ']ˈlɒn/, /seɪˈlɒn/, or /siːˈlɒn/), Sri Lanka is an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, and lies in the vicinity of India and the Maldives. It is part of South Asia.
Whether you leave the article protected or remove the protection is, of course, up to you (there's still plenty of controversy there over which they can EW in addition to this small issue), and I make no recommendation one way or the other on that question. Best regards, TransporterMan (TALK) 18:00, 12 September 2011 (UTC)
Yo
I know this is going back a wee bit, but I've restored Integrated Device Technology, which you deleted in June-ish; it's a pretty long-standing article and it's possible to revert to a version without spamification, so I've done that. Just dropping you a note in case you were wondering; regards, Ironholds (talk) 18:30, 12 September 2011 (UTC)
Checking back
User talk:Fastily/Archive 4#File:Hey Dude.jpg. Setting aside what Cerejota said, do you have any reply to my comment? Thanks again. --Tryptofish (talk) 20:10, 12 September 2011 (UTC)
- Done now. Sorry for delay. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 20:13, 12 September 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks! No problem. Best, --Tryptofish (talk) 20:54, 12 September 2011 (UTC)
File:Fernando+Torres+Chelsea+v+Liverpool+Premier+VJBN8B5wP8yl.jpg
Hi, just as a matter of admin practice, can I ask why you declined the F9 speedy on File:Fernando+Torres+Chelsea+v+Liverpool+Premier+VJBN8B5wP8yl.jpg? It's about as clear-cut a case of a copyvio as is imaginable. (BTW, even the format of the title – long descriptive title with plus signs and then random letters – is a dead giveaway it's a Getty image from Zimbio.com.) Fut.Perf. ☼ 20:29, 12 September 2011 (UTC)
- I am happy to fix that article, in fact i know its not a 100% copyright problem because I added some sourcing to it awhile back. Can you userify to my userspace and blank?--Milowent • talkblp-r 20:48, 12 September 2011 (UTC)
- I cannot userfy copyright violations, but I can provide copies via email, so I've done that. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 20:56, 12 September 2011 (UTC)
Proposed deletion of File:682px-Map of Missouri highlighting Mid-Missouri.svg.png
I saw that you are cleaning out unused images and nominating them for deletion. Thanks for taking on that job! For some reason this particular image was never placed on the page it was created to improve. I went ahead and put it on there. It's not a particularly pretty graphic, but I think it's better then nothing. Just wanted to let you know. Grey Wanderer (talk) 21:44, 12 September 2011 (UTC)
- But isn't it better to mark them for transfer to Commons? The few I looked at were all marked "own". And why can I not find and entries on the discussion page for the few I spotchecked? Beyond My Ken (talk) 21:47, 12 September 2011 (UTC)
Wikipedia:WikiProject Food and drink/Mixed Drinks Task Force
Hello, This wasn't supposed to be deleted yet, as I was still working on it. I think something that I nominated for deletion was transcluded to the main page. Could you restore it for me? TYVM --Jeremy (blah blah • I did it!) 23:58, 12 September 2011 (UTC)
Iota Nu Delta
Hi - a user is now blocked and the disruptive inserts seems over - can we unprotect it please - I was going to prod it - or afd it, thanks - Off2riorob (talk) 02:03, 13 September 2011 (UTC)
- Unprotected -FASTILY (TALK) 02:04, 13 September 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks - If the content is replaced I am sure there are enough watchers now to speedily remove and report if required. Did you see my question on Commons? Off2riorob (talk) 02:11, 13 September 2011 (UTC)
- Sure thing. And yes I did see your question. It's already been taken care of. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 02:13, 13 September 2011 (UTC)
- Got it - cool, regards. Off2riorob (talk) 02:20, 13 September 2011 (UTC)
- Sure thing. And yes I did see your question. It's already been taken care of. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 02:13, 13 September 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks - If the content is replaced I am sure there are enough watchers now to speedily remove and report if required. Did you see my question on Commons? Off2riorob (talk) 02:11, 13 September 2011 (UTC)
I don't understand your bot's edits, or its faq
[64], [65], [66] ... could you please explain what your bot is doing? Thank you in advance. Dlabtot (talk) 04:35, 13 September 2011 (UTC)
- [67] - the bot determined that the file was orphaned, based on the previous definition of an orphaned image (i.e. an image without links to the Wikipedia or Article namespaces.
- [68] - After a community discussion, it was decided that an orphaned image should be redefined as an image without links to any namespace. The bot then implements that decision.
- [69] - Your file is eligible for transfer to the Wikimedia Commons.
- -FASTILY (TALK) 05:16, 13 September 2011 (UTC)
Request for undeletion
Please undelete File:Safariscreenshot2.PNG so I can add {{KeepLocal}} to it. Thanks. Anomie⚔ 16:18, 13 September 2011 (UTC)
how to recover that article SAKTHIMICRO SYSTEM
hi sir
how to recover that article SAKTHIMICRO SYSTEM
advanced thank you — Preceding unsigned comment added by 112.135.117.104 (talk) 16:46, 13 September 2011 (UTC)
how to recover that article SAKTHIMICRO SYSTEM
how to recover that article SAKTHIMICRO SYSTEM advanced thank you — Preceding unsigned comment added by 112.135.117.104 (talk) 16:47, 13 September 2011 (UTC)
Query about FBot
Your image bot, is it possible to opt out of the flag for transfer to commons? I no longer suppport putting transfering my image uploads to commons as I've found that several of my contributions have been deleted with recourse to me. There was nothing wrong with them, the person doing the transfer had not transferred some of the licensing information that was all. Even when I've pointed this out and appealed they went ahead and deleted it - despite its use on multiple language projects. Wee Curry Monster talk 18:42, 13 September 2011 (UTC)
- Yes it is. Add
{{KeepLocal}}anywhere to the image description page. -FASTILY (TALK) 19:23, 13 September 2011 (UTC)- Many thanks. Wee Curry Monster talk 19:48, 13 September 2011 (UTC)
That wasnt necessary
You dint need to delete an article that I hadnt yet even finished creating. Give an article a little time before deleting it. It needs to develop first. User talk:Frischee113
- Um....there was nothing but "{{Referenced|date=September 2011}}" on the page but okay, whatever you say -FASTILY (TALK) 20:58, 13 September 2011 (UTC)
Greetings. I was in the process of editing out peacock terms and the homey folksy phrasing, when you did a speedy delete on the article. I believe that a professor of surgery and department head at a medical college has a clear and reasonable claim of notability. Deletion as "unambiguous advertising" is not appropriate, since he is a dead man and not a company. Do you have any objection to my restoring the article and continuing to clean it up? You are welcome to send it to AFD, which I believe is the appropriate channel for deletion of the article. I will also move it to a more encyclopedic title. Unless it is a complete hoax (unlikely) I expect there should be some references. If no reliable and independent sources can be found with significant coverage, the it will be deleted in AFD. Thanks for your efforts. Edison (talk) 22:28, 13 September 2011 (UTC)
- Didn't notice you were working on it. Sorry about that. Restored -FASTILY (TALK) 22:30, 13 September 2011 (UTC)
Block evasion by User:Electromagnetictop?
I noticed that you were the administrator who blocked User:Electromagnetictop for disruptive editing on July 14, 2011. It seems the user is back with a new account, User:Electromagnetictop2, which I noticed when they reverted all of the constructive changes on Radiologic technologist. The revert to uncited and biased material aside, it definitely seems like this user is evading a block. As I neither have an account nor want one, I can't open a case at Sockpuppet investigations, so I was hoping you could take a look and see what you can do. Thanks. --75.151.200.177 (talk) 04:33, 14 September 2011 (UTC)
Sounds like a duck quacking into a megaphone to me Blocked as such. Thanks for letting me know. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 05:20, 14 September 2011 (UTC)
Your recent FFD nominations
Hi Fastily. As a fellow fileworker myself, I have a lot of respect for you and your work, however I'm slightly confused and dare I say, a little annoyed by your recent FFD nominations. You're nominating these images on an unprecedented scale, literally in there thousands, with the same (ish) rationale - that they are orphaned, have no foreseeable use, or are low quality. Granted, there's a large chunk of the file namespace which is full of crap to delete, but from what I'm seeing, almost all the files your nominating do seem to have some educational value or potential - and while maybe not at this point of time on enwp, they should be moved to commons where they can be used by all the other hundreds of Wikimedia projects easily. You know yourself that FFD gets very little attention and noms are rarely commented on, and due to the fact that you're nominating these files on such a massive scale, the community can't review each image carefully. I'd be fine if they were all rubbish, but when you're saying that images like this, this and this are low quality and effectively useless, it really makes me wonder if you're thinking and carefully considering each nomination. I physically don't have the time to go through every nomination you've made and comment on it, because bearing in mind they were three random files I clicked on that you had nominated, I would have to do a lot of commenting. Sorry if I've come across a little hostile as that wasn't my intention, I just really hate the idea of losing free licensed media under the guise of community consensus, when one doesn't actually exist due to a lack of participation at FFD and the massive amount of noms you've made. I hope you reconsider your current practice, or at least go back and check the file's you've already nominated. Regards, Acather96 (talk) 21:20, 13 September 2011 (UTC)
- Seconded, including appreciation for much of Fastily's usual work. However, one of the above was tagged for moving to Commons, and deletion would prevent that. I wouldn't say any of the recent noms are particularly low quality. How to proceed? ANI? Recently, the mass tagging of articles with bare URLs was (using AWB) met with some outrage, and was addressed as abuse of a bot, with many of the tags reverted. For Fastily to be performing 19 image tags within the same minute (23:26), exceeds WP editors' ability to process such requests, and not all of these images uncontroversially merit deletion. --Lexein (talk) 21:36, 13 September 2011 (UTC)
- I just blocked FSII for 5 minutes on the grounds of "how the heck are we supposed to address all of these?"--SarekOfVulcan (talk) 21:46, 13 September 2011 (UTC)
- So, this is the thanks I receive (i.e. a block without warning) for devoting no less than three hours of my day to review files. I began at roughly 16:00 UTC but didn't start tagging files until 21:00 UTC. I use linky to open up multiple tabs, so the edit rate is actually the speed at which I can change tabs and click "Save Page". I thought I was helping to clean up the file namespace, but obviously, neither my efforts nor my methodology are appreciated. Very well then, no more FfD noms from me. I have better things to do with my time. -FASTILY (TALK) 22:15, 13 September 2011 (UTC)
- (talk page stalker) I usually agree with Fastily on image-related issues, and I can verify that 19 taggings in one minute is possible with Linky (I've done such things before myself). However, in this case I would tend to err on the side of keeping images, especially photographs and logos, for further discussion or moving to Commons. Some of the nominated images I agree with deletion, but others... well... not so much. Just because an image is orphaned doesn't mean it lacks educational value, and therefore could be useful at Commons. Fastily, I feel that the block was unwarranted, but I'd recommend you not mass-tag files for deletion for a couple days. Hopefully in the next few days I'll be able to !vote on a whole bunch of the nominations so we can better form a consensus on what should be kept (and moved to Commons) and what should be deleted. –Drilnoth (T/C) 22:26, 13 September 2011 (UTC)
- Fastily, I have no idea how many images you just nominated, because my computer, even with the extra gig of RAM I added last weekend, won't scroll far enough down the 800K page to see the end of the contents. You're darned right I blocked you to get your attention, because dropping a note on User talk:FSII didn't work, and I had no idea how long you were going to keep going.--SarekOfVulcan (talk) 01:33, 14 September 2011 (UTC)
- So, this is the thanks I receive (i.e. a block without warning) for devoting no less than three hours of my day to review files. I began at roughly 16:00 UTC but didn't start tagging files until 21:00 UTC. I use linky to open up multiple tabs, so the edit rate is actually the speed at which I can change tabs and click "Save Page". I thought I was helping to clean up the file namespace, but obviously, neither my efforts nor my methodology are appreciated. Very well then, no more FfD noms from me. I have better things to do with my time. -FASTILY (TALK) 22:15, 13 September 2011 (UTC)
- "::So, this is the thanks I receive (i.e. a block without warning) for devoting no less than three hours of my day to review files. "
- How about giving similar consideration to the authors of these files? Andy Dingley (talk) 01:46, 14 September 2011 (UTC)
- (dang, people, indent) Well, I was initially surprised at seeing the block, but really, what other means is available to get an editor's attention in the short term? It's the only "stop button" available, for when editors (in this case) miss Talk page concerns... The first post was at 21:20, mine was at 21:36, and Sarek's (5 minute but incompletely-explained-in-the-block-edit-summary) block at 21:43 and comment here was at 21:46. Please note that the actual deletion of extant duplicates, and uncontroversially corrupt or missing files, etc., are brilliant, and are appreciated. It's the image quality, utility, or pending-copying-to-Commons questions that concerned me. Oh, and thanks for the pointer to Linky as a tool! --Lexein (talk) 01:48, 14 September 2011 (UTC)
- Here is the alleged "warning" sarek posted to User talk:FSII. I see a request to list nominated files at WP:FFD (fulfilled here, conveniently the same minute FSII was blocked), and not an impending block warning. I'm also going to call BS on Sarek's alleged inability to load the page, particuarily since he added an extra gigabyte of RAM to his computer. I can load the page just fine on my 2 year old android phone. If you're saying my crappy phone is more powerful than your computer, well shit, I'll be dammed. To sum it up, Sarek's block was highly inappropriate: there no policy expressly prohibiting the mass nomination of unused media and I never received a warning prior to being blocked. One's frustration with their 'inability' to load a Wikipedia page is never a legitimate reason to block another user. Since the block' was only five minutes long, I'm going to let it slide. Consider yourself lucky I'm not starting an ANI thread on your egregiously childish behavior. -FASTILY (TALK) 05:11, 14 September 2011 (UTC)
- For all I knew, it was an out-of-control bot. I'm not going to apologize for the block, but I am sorry that it hurt your feelings -- that wasn't the intent. --SarekOfVulcan (talk) 13:41, 14 September 2011 (UTC)
I think that this is a symptom of a much greater problem. Fastily is shoveling out crap, by the truckload, and doing so with a high, but not perfect, success rate, because there is so very much crap. A few points:
- a) Being tagged for transfer for Commons does not magically protect a file from being put up for FfD.
- b) Despite their mandate, Commons, which is massively understaffed, really dosen't want files that are of such low quality that they're never going to be used. It has millions of files, with tens of thousands at least being undocumented useless crap.
- c) 800 files is probably too much for a single day, but I have no objection to Fastily putting 100 or 150 files a day, every day, until the crap is gone. That will allow for people to sift through the days deletions better, allow poor Sarek to load his page, and considering that both Drilnoth and I have put volumes near that up for deletion over single days, it's not... quite... as objectionable. Sven Manguard Wha? 02:08, 14 September 2011 (UTC)
- a,b) Ok, well, how about just doing the move, where the bot has suggested it? Seems to me Commons would have campaigned for the shutdown of that bot if they really didn't want the images. Furthermore, based on the output of Special:Contributions/CommonsNotificationBot, Commons is having nooooo trouble purging non-compliant stuff (ads, non-free, missing license, etc).
- d) None of the three linked example images above were particularly low quality. They were adequate to illustrate the subject, had sufficient contrast, and had no visible image compression artifacts. High pixel-count camera users may have an inherent bias against images smaller than 4 megapixels - this bias should not run rampant. A historical NASA or NOAA satellite image at 640x480 is acceptable, without obvious compression artifacts at 2x or 3x (enough to fill a majority of one's screen).
- I agree that there are crap images. I'm just not seeing them go by in FSII's noms (dups and corrupts excepted)
- I tend to agree with your work-per-day idea, but dang, I'm going to need some tools to help me speed up the analysis of noms. Suggestions? --Lexein (talk) 02:40, 14 September 2011 (UTC)
- Sarek's too-terse edit summary did not represent the whole of the thoughts of the above editors, which did in fact include appreciation for some of the work, and concern about other parts of it. --Lexein (talk) 03:17, 14 September 2011 (UTC)
- Hm, we'll need a tool to review eh? Challenge accepted *starts coding tool* Lexein, how would you like to help me alpha test it? -FASTILY (TALK) 03:27, 14 September 2011 (UTC)
- Sign me up. What are you planning? If it consists of PHP/Python hosted on your server, you can email me the link. If it's a Firefox addon, I could test that too. IRC, too. --Lexein (talk) 03:37, 14 September 2011 (UTC)
- It's a desktop Java application and I'll make it available online when I'm finished. I'm about to start work on the parser for FfD pages. I've already created a login screen and a few gui elements. Should be done soon I hope. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 05:16, 14 September 2011 (UTC)
- Update: For anyone who is interested, I'm now actively developing a tool to allow easy assessment and !voting on FfD nominations. It's partially functional at this point, but I should hopefully be finished in a few days. If anyone here is a Java developer and interested in helping, I would greatly appreciate that. Thanks, FASTILY (TALK) 08:43, 14 September 2011 (UTC)
- JavaScript or Java? I may be able to help if it is the former. –Drilnoth (T/C) 14:46, 14 September 2011 (UTC)
- I'm not a Java developer, but I'm reasonably competent at figuring out (semi-)new languages.--SarekOfVulcan (talk) 17:42, 14 September 2011 (UTC)
- Update: For anyone who is interested, I'm now actively developing a tool to allow easy assessment and !voting on FfD nominations. It's partially functional at this point, but I should hopefully be finished in a few days. If anyone here is a Java developer and interested in helping, I would greatly appreciate that. Thanks, FASTILY (TALK) 08:43, 14 September 2011 (UTC)
- It's a desktop Java application and I'll make it available online when I'm finished. I'm about to start work on the parser for FfD pages. I've already created a login screen and a few gui elements. Should be done soon I hope. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 05:16, 14 September 2011 (UTC)
- Sign me up. What are you planning? If it consists of PHP/Python hosted on your server, you can email me the link. If it's a Firefox addon, I could test that too. IRC, too. --Lexein (talk) 03:37, 14 September 2011 (UTC)
- Hm, we'll need a tool to review eh? Challenge accepted *starts coding tool* Lexein, how would you like to help me alpha test it? -FASTILY (TALK) 03:27, 14 September 2011 (UTC)
- Sarek's too-terse edit summary did not represent the whole of the thoughts of the above editors, which did in fact include appreciation for some of the work, and concern about other parts of it. --Lexein (talk) 03:17, 14 September 2011 (UTC)
Please undelete File:Carbon nanofibers.jpg
I am, Anatoli Melechko aka Freecat, an author of the image. I made the nanofibers and Kate Klein imaged them. I uploaded the image to wikipedia. I have no idea what is the procedure now. It seems like Wikipedia is getting more and more complex to deal with. I would really appreciate your help in restoring it. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Freecat (talk • contribs) 19:28, 14 September 2011 (UTC)
- Please see WP:DCP. Your photo can be restored if you decide to release it under an acceptable Wikipedia-compatiable free license. -FASTILY (TALK) 02:36, 15 September 2011 (UTC)
User talk:72.75.90.72
Needs talk page revocation. This has been hilarious. Calabe1992 (talk) 03:14, 15 September 2011 (UTC)
- Someone else got it. Calabe1992 (talk) 03:17, 15 September 2011 (UTC)
User Talk:Ned Scott vandal
Hi Fastily.. You were the admin that blocked IP 72.75.90.72 for repeated vandalism to Ned Scott's talk page. FWIW, I noticed that the sig they were using was 69.143.226.129. A look at that IP's talk page shows the same edits to the same page back in 2008. Quite a grudge! Don't know if that might have a bearing on length of block or anything, just putting it out there. Cheers! Wikipelli Talk 03:27, 15 September 2011 (UTC)
My apologies for this. I was in the middle of declining this PROD when you deleted it as it's possible that the first episode of the first season is notable. This is not a guarantee but at least it can be redirected to List of I Love Lucy episodes if it turns out it's not notable. I had already redirected the other "I love Lucy" episode article facing deletion there. --Ron Ritzman (talk) 04:09, 15 September 2011 (UTC)
Username
I went across recently active username User talk:Karthik31087, possibly matching mine User:Karthikndr. Please have a look over it ad help me out! Karthik Nadar (talk) 12:11, 15 September 2011 (UTC)
- (talk page stalker) That isn't a spoof account. Multiple people have the first name "Karthik". Reaper Eternal (talk) 13:15, 15 September 2011 (UTC)
Portal:Steam Locomotives
I see from my recent changes listing that you've done a G6 deletion of Portal:Steam Locomotives while this MFD is still running. Is that what you meant to do? There are some left-over subpages that need deleting, if so. -- John of Reading (talk) 07:24, 15 September 2011 (UTC)
colors in the air deleted
the "colors in the air" page i made was deleted.. its said unremarkable band. I've found many bands who accomplished far less with a wiki page. Colors In The Air has been featured on MTV's Real World, toured on Warped Tour, and is currently working with Producer Robby Takac from the Goo Goo Dolls. Please get back. Thanks!
--Millertime786 (talk) 13:49, 15 September 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#PROD -FASTILY (TALK) 19:07, 15 September 2011 (UTC)
It looks like you broke FFD...
... by nominating far too many files at once. See Wikipedia talk:Files for deletion#Fascinating. Anomie⚔ 17:28, 15 September 2011 (UTC)
- I can see that. I don't know how you expect me to fix this, except by not nominating more files for deletion, which, I've already done. -FASTILY (TALK) 19:08, 15 September 2011 (UTC)
Can you keep an eye on this? The user Sparks Fly(Taylor Swift song) has twice now vandalized the page by posting the track listing (& here as well] from the Speak Now album and has been told twice: once on the history page and I've said something to them on their talk page but I fear they may continue despite that they've already been told twice now and have been warned of the actions that may take place if they keep up. Thank you. JamesAlan1986 *talk 19:25, 15 September 2011 (UTC)
- User warned. If the vandalize the page again, leave me a message or report them to WP:AIV. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 19:28, 15 September 2011 (UTC)
Will do and thank you! JamesAlan1986 *talk 20:11, 15 September 2011 (UTC)
hi fastily -- i failed to place the references on my page when i submitted it. can i please have it back to complete? thanks. Joyhirdes (talk) 20:45, 15 September 2011 (UTC)— Joyhirdes (talk • contribs) has made few or no other edits outside this topic.
- (talk page stalker) FYI, Fastily: I declined this request at WP:REFUND, since the deleted "article" was a particularly blatant piece of advertising, and the s.p.a. has no other edits to her credit. --Orange Mike | Talk 21:00, 15 September 2011 (UTC)
Regarding my Rollback toll request
Hello, you probably remember me from the roll-back request that I submitted earlier today. You told me that I should try to get 50 vandalism reverts and request permission for the tool again. As much as this sounds like an excuse (what I'm about to say), whenever I try to revert an edit, someone else who has the tool ends up doing it before me... I am lucky to get 33 reverts in (from what I counted). My point is that, without the roll-back tool, I can't really undo anything (from the recent edit list). So ya....can you check those 33 reverts I did and see if thats enough? If not then I guess I'll just keep trying to revert edits before anyone else does. Thanks!--Dom497 (talk) 00:27, 16 September 2011 (UTC)
Rollback Rights
Thank you very much for the rights you have granted me. I promise i will use them for good and protect Wikipedia from vandals. Once again, Thank you. --Anirudh Emani (talk) 07:25, 16 September 2011 (UTC)
- Sure thing. Thanks for helping to keep Wikipedia free of vandalism! Best, FASTILY (TALK) 07:53, 16 September 2011 (UTC)
ANI-notice
Hello. This message is being sent to inform you that there is currently a discussion at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. The thread is Please stop deleting images for reasons contrary to policy. Thank you. —Magog the Ogre (talk) 07:57, 16 September 2011 (UTC)
- I am very sorry for seeming to start a thread about your nominations. It was not my intention to call your edits under suspicion. I have seen your work on Wikipedia (and with images) for some time and I have respect for you as an editor. My frustration stemmed from researching DSC00001 images for descriptions, and feeling that if I did not find descriptions for those images right away they would get deleted. I was frustrated by closing admin throughout the years. Your nominations made it harder because of the number, but nominations are never the problem. I notice that you've done some cleaning up after me on Commons, which I appreciate. I was trying to move so quickly that I moved some files that I shouldn't have. I also didn't realize (or had forgotten) that you are an admin, and perhaps that would have caused me to act differently. And to be clear, I posted to AN (not ANI) simply because I was trying to get a message to all admins, not to report anything or cause anyone problems. So, again, sorry, and thanks for all of your work. ▫ JohnnyMrNinja 08:33, 16 September 2011 (UTC)
Ghousavi Shah Article
my article is deleted, plz reply me where i did mistakes, so that i can rewrite the article — Preceding unsigned comment added by Haroon ahmad shaikh (talk • contribs) 09:25, 16 September 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G11 -FASTILY (TALK) 19:11, 16 September 2011 (UTC)
Reason
on one hand u r saying that we dont want information from external sources & also not to write in my words.
I just read from a book learn concept & had written in article.
I haven't copied any websites. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Yogesh2011 (talk • contribs) 10:01, 16 September 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G12 -FASTILY (TALK) 19:11, 16 September 2011 (UTC)
Why ?
on one hand u r saying that we dont want information from external sources & also not to write in my words.
I just read from a book learn concept & had written in article.
I haven't copied any websites.
Yogesh_Sangle 10:02, 16 September 2011 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Yogesh2011 (talk • contribs)
Catherine Huebscher sock
Back again I'm afraid. Can you please delete that foul edit summary? — Legolas (talk2me) 12:03, 16 September 2011 (UTC)
Deletion of OpenCloud entry
You have deleted the OpenCloud entry under the PROD process. I would like to have it undeleted, see more detail as to why it was deleted and then address it. The entry was not intended to be an advert (which is the only point visible to me). Thanks. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sinequidvis (talk • contribs) 16:04, 16 September 2011 (UTC)
- While I could restore the page for you, I doubt it would last long enough for you to address the concerns raised. This article happens to be a very blatant piece of advertising (which is strictly prohibited on Wikipedia) and per Wikipedia speedy deletion criterion G11, blatant advertising is deleted on-sight by administrators. -FASTILY (TALK) 19:16, 16 September 2011 (UTC)
Deletion of my file Utah_Mountaineers.png
I still dont understand why you are deleting my file. It can be used for whatever it needs to be used on, although I'm not sure why anyone would want to use it. I had my last creation on here for a year, and no one touched it. Now I change it, give it a new title, and upload it the same way, and it keeps getting deleted. Tell me how to upload it and keep it on here, instead of just deleting it. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Austin T Dalyai (talk • contribs) 22:24, 16 September 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#F3 -FASTILY (TALK) 08:24, 18 September 2011 (UTC)
Deletion of Jack Sirocco
It was deleted as a copyright violation of this page but the deletion log shows it was created at least a full year prior to the website's creation. Another administrator restored Chick Tricker for the same reason. And you might notice the citation mark ([3]) but no footnotes matching it, or if fact, any references at all in the article. 72.74.209.182 (talk) 23:06, 16 September 2011 (UTC)
- On an unrelated note, User:Cox wasan has been removing information from articles (as "unsourced") then nominating them for deletion. Someone might to have a word. 72.74.209.182 (talk) 23:45, 16 September 2011 (UTC)
- Restored Thanks for letting me know. I'll also keep an eye on Cox wasan. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 08:26, 18 September 2011 (UTC)
- I've restored Chick Tricker - the one I restored earlier after having doubts. Peridon (talk) 13:15, 18 September 2011 (UTC)
Rollback Rights
Hi Fastily,
How do you think I'm going with rollback rights at the moment? I'm really trying to cut down on mistakes. Metricopolus (talk) 07:02, 17 September 2011 (UTC)
- Your recent reverts seem alright. Keep up the good work. As a reminder, just be sure that any edits you revert using rollback are actually vandalism, and not good-faith edits. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 08:22, 18 September 2011 (UTC)
re activate samarth pratishthan
i got so many errors with my samarth pratishthan pages. just tell me how can i get my pages on wiki i think you should check my content again because now there is no similarity with any another website, and about images those all imaages belongs to my own camera than which option shall i click to avoid all image's copyrights errors? please help me to reactivate my pages!!!!!!!! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ganeshsiddha (talk • contribs) 10:46, 19 September 2011 (UTC)
Stubborn IP editor returns
As per your request, I'm letting you know that 58.7.182.10 has returned one day after the block you applied only to make the same exact improper edit to the Mike Skinner (musician) article. As a reminder, the user has also used 58.7.246.145 to make the same exact edit previously. NJZombie (talk) 23:53, 17 September 2011 (UTC)
- Blocked – for a period of 6 months Thanks for letting me know. -FASTILY (TALK) 08:29, 18 September 2011 (UTC)
hi fastily - i am desperately trying to get my Mugshots Grill & Bar article that you have deleted and i need to know how. i have more information to add to the article so that it will not seem like advertising ... can you please contact me and direct me on how to resubmit my article? Joyhirdes (talk) 14:04, 18 September 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G11 -FASTILY (TALK) 08:10, 19 September 2011 (UTC)
Please review my latest version of BooClips on sandbox
Thank you — Preceding unsigned comment added by BooClips (talk • contribs) 14:25, 18 September 2011 (UTC)
- It's better, although it could benefit from complete removal of promotional content -FASTILY (TALK) 08:08, 19 September 2011 (UTC)
Vandalism
This IP user is obviously not getting the hint about not posting disruptive edits they have been warned twice by me and by three other users that's 5 warnings. Can you block them? JamesAlan1986 *talk 16:01, 19 September 2011 (UTC)
- Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents, I have posted it here. JamesAlan1986 *talk 16:05, 19 September 2011 (UTC)
Actually I believe this IP user to be a sock puppet of User:Sparks Fly(Taylor Swift song) and so I have started an investigation on them. JamesAlan1986 *talk 16:33, 19 September 2011 (UTC)
Works for me. JamesAlan1986 *talk 08:15, 20 September 2011 (UTC)
FFD
I see that you've been taking a beating at FFD about the large amount of files that you've nominated. I'm taking a beating as well on it for being the poor schmuck who actually is willing to close all of them. I think that there is nothing wrong or untoward about a large amount of nominations. I have stated my position about it at Wikipedia:Files for deletion/2011 September 12#File:3spin.gif, and at User talk:SchuminWeb#Undelete requests. So please don't think that you have done wrong based on the beating you've taken in these discussions. SchuminWeb (Talk) 02:40, 20 September 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks for the support mate. I really do appreciate it :) I've commented on your talk page. Best, FASTILY (TALK) 03:21, 20 September 2011 (UTC)
deletion of mbrlen
Hey, wikipedia contains many articles similar to mbrlen related to C language. Use the discussion page for improvement of articles. This page is a contribution to India Education Program. Please give suggestions first and all that you find unworthy and then delete.Pranav Manghat (talk) 07:36, 20 September 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G4 -FASTILY (TALK) 07:07, 21 September 2011 (UTC)
Me again
hi fastily, me again -- i do understand why my page was deleted but i would like to get it back to move on and add to it ... can u help me please Joyhirdes (talk) 16:40, 19 September 2011 (UTC)
- Sure. I've appended the deleted text below. Click here to view it. -FASTILY (TALK) 06:21, 21 September 2011 (UTC)
Hi Fastily! I have seen that you did not delete only the image, you deleted the whole page with all the people illustrating that book. It is late morning here ... No more words ... Regrads ·לערי ריינהארט·T·m:Th·T·email me· 04:00, 20 September 2011 (UTC)
Talkback
Message added 19:44, 20 September 2011 (UTC). You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template.
SchuminWeb (Talk) 19:44, 20 September 2011 (UTC)
I am extremely offended that my religion was not taken seriously and the page with its description was deleted. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Caille91 (talk • contribs) 08:12, 21 September 2011 (UTC)
Hi, here is the problem: user Quickurlopener, temporarily blocked by you for disruptive editing (removing speedy deletion template from the page Quickurlopener), was reported to WP:UAA. Now helper bot wan't let this report to stay on the list — the user was blocked, so from the bot's “point of view” this issue was resolved… :-/ Skarebo (talk) 09:42, 21 September 2011 (UTC)
- Well, what would you like me to do about it? It doesn't seem fair to re-block the user indefinitely imo... -FASTILY (TALK) 18:58, 21 September 2011 (UTC)
1 more task for bot
I think that for Fbot, there could be a task to remove {{db-f5}} from non-orphaned non-free images.
I think that the code would be like:
//Requires http://code.google.com/p/wiki-java/ in same directory to run
//Requires Fbot library classes to run (not publicly available). If you're interested in running a duplicate copy of this bot, please contact me.
import java.io.*;
import java.util.*;
import org.wikipedia.*;
import javax.security.auth.login.*;
import java.net.*;
public class Fbot7
{
public static void main(String[] args) throws FailedLoginException, IOException, LoginException, CredentialExpiredException, AccountLockedException, CredentialNotFoundException, FileNotFoundException, InterruptedException
{
Wiki wiki = new Wiki();
boolean split = false;
for (String arg : args)
if(arg.equals("-s"))
split = true;
Fbot.loginAndSetPrefs(wiki, "Fbot");
String[] files = wiki.whatTranscludesHere("Template:Di-orphaned fair use", Wiki.IMAGE_NAMESPACE);
if (split)
files = Fbot.arraySplitter(files);
for (String file : files)
{
try
{
if (!Fbot.isNonFreeOrphanedImage(file, wiki))
wiki.edit(file, wiki.getPageText(file).replaceAll("(?si)\\{\\{\\s*?(Db-)(f5)(i5)(unfree)??\\s(image)\\s*?\\}\\}", ""), "[[WP:BOT|BOT]]: Removing {{[[Template:Di-orphaned fair use|Non-free orphan image]]}} because the non-free file is no longer orphaned.", false);
}
catch (Throwable e)
{
Fbot.logError("User:Fbot/E7", file, wiki);
}
}
wiki.logout();
}
}
~~Ebe123~~ (+) talk
Contribs 10:51, 21 September 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks for going through the trouble to write that code,but User:DASHBot already performs this task. If DASHBot ever goes down or stops untagging non-free un-oprphaned images, I'll submit a BRFA for this task. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 19:00, 21 September 2011 (UTC)
My Template
Hello, I've made a template for use at WP:Requests for permissions/Confirmed to deal with the countless number of users that ask for the confirmed status to upload BLP images here.
User:Thompson.matthew/FreeImagesOnly
Do you think it's worthwhile having in the Template: namespace?
It took me a long time reading to also include a switch, |nao will add (Non-administrator observation) before it.
--Matthew Thompson talk to me bro! 11:45, 21 September 2011 (UTC)
- Update: From the looks of it, one already exists (many users have used the same format, I'm assuming). Can you point me to it because I want one to use? --Matthew Thompson talk to me bro! 11:47, 21 September 2011 (UTC)
- Hmm, that one still doesn't allow people like me (non admins) to let people know. --Matthew Thompson talk to me bro! 08:21, 22 September 2011 (UTC)
Hi! I've a question about your code reuse for Wikipedia:Bots/Requests for approval/EbeBot. Generally, redundancy is not bad, but I wonder if this task needs it? How fast does the bot run and how big is the backlog? Simple math on BRFA suggests your bot should have been able to clear the backlog in a day or two. Regards. — HELLKNOWZ ▎TALK 12:50, 21 September 2011 (UTC)
- There are currently ~300,000 files in Category:Copy to Wikimedia Commons. It would take the bot, operating by itself, at least 48 hours straight to review and untag all these files. Presently, I am unable to run the bot due to, well, a lack of a computer which can run the bot for 2 days. WIth luck, I should have access to one anytime from the next week to the next month. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 19:14, 21 September 2011 (UTC)
On an apparent mistake on a deletion of a world map I created and that I own
Hello, apparently you deleted a file I uploaded to the article on the International Society for the History of Medicine. It was maybe about 2 weeks ago. It was called I think. ishmic.jpg and it was a world map with blue and red countries based on the international congresses from the International Society for the History of Medicine around the world to date. It is true i got a warning saying I should choose a tag . I did, I chose the tag saying I was the author and I was giving my license to any who would want to. releasing it to public domain , by Lorne McGregor. Apparently it was deleted anyway some days later. Before uploading the same file with a different name and attack it , I rather put back that same upload, that was legal and true. I hope you can check it is a mistake. I will wait for your answer. Thanks--Lorne McGregor (talk) 13:20, 21 September 2011 (UTC)
- File:ISHMCongresses.jpg looks fine to me, if that's what you're asking. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 19:18, 21 September 2011 (UTC)
Hey
If you're on I put some files up for deletion can you delete them? JamesAlan1986 *talk 15:33, 21 September 2011 (UTC)
Yeah I just caught that took em long enough though lol! JamesAlan1986 *talk 19:23, 21 September 2011 (UTC)
- Stupid question here is it okay if I do this? It's not copyright infringement or anything to show that is it? JamesAlan1986 *talk 19:30, 21 September 2011 (UTC)
- I wouldn't do that if I were you. This page is a violation of Wikipedia non-free content policy #9 and is eligible for speedy deletion under WP:CSD#U3 -FASTILY (TALK) 19:39, 21 September 2011 (UTC)
Okay can you blank it properly for me then cause I removed it.
Thanks you and sorry I forgot to sign that last one. JamesAlan1986 *talk 19:59, 21 September 2011 (UTC)
I think an indefinite block is evitable for this one, seeing this, this, this, this and finally, confession to socking even if blocked. This has gone too long enough. I warned him and even requested to apologize to the people he personally attack, but WP doesn't need such foul user. — Legolas (talk2me) 18:50, 21 September 2011 (UTC)
- And some of those uploads and edit summaries need to be removed. — Legolas (talk2me) 18:52, 21 September 2011 (UTC)
Hi, I see you deleted Max Dell as a G3. There's a suspicious creation today of Max Nicholas Dell. As you are hopefully familiar with the reasons for the G3 of the original article I thought you might like to take a look and see if the new one is equally dubious. Thanks QU TalkQu 20:37, 21 September 2011 (UTC)
Sunil Hirani page
Hello,
A mistake has been made regarding the deletion of the Sunil Hirani page. This is not an advertisement, rather it is an article about a notable person based with many references. Please advise.
thank you, sara — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sarameyers32 (talk • contribs) 20:47, 21 September 2011 (UTC)
- (talk page stalker) Although I can't speak for Fastily, I'd advise you to have a look at User:Fastily/E#G11. — Kudu ~I/O~ 21:22, 21 September 2011 (UTC)
Please block this user. They have an inappropriate username. Thank you. Spidey665 21:29, 21 September 2011 (UTC)
Hi Fastily,
I understand why the:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nethercutt_Collection
page was removed, because of worries about copyright issues.
This is arguably one of the finest collections of functioning art (cars and musical instruments) in the world. And it doesn't have a wikipedia article. It is little known and has few visitors, even though it has 33 out of 34 five star reviews on Yelp.com.
One of the reasons, I feel, it is relatively unknown is that it doesn't have a wikipedia article. lol
I have no connection with this place other than, I am a frequent visitor and a big fan.
So I went to see the chief curator of the museum, Skip Marketti (lucky guy) and informed him of my intention to produce an initial Wikipedia article about the museum. He was enthusiastic about the prospect and on my request for written and graphic material to be potentially included in the article, he basically said I could have anything I want. They have hundreds of photos and reams of written documentation about every important piece in the museum, and of course a complete written history.
So the question is:
How do I communicate their release of copyright, of the digital material they give me, that might be included in the article?
If they give me 1000 photos and 500 word documents, and I copy and paste a few paragraphs from the Word documents and choose 7 photos from the images provided, how do I/they satisfy your need to see that they wish these items are being placed in the public domain for use in Wikipedia?
Do you need a letter from the above mentioned chief curator? Or a letter from the president or CEO of the organization? Is this faxed to you? Do you need a scan of a piece of paper, with a signature? And do they need to release copyright for each individual text/image used, or can it all be released in mass?
Lastly, how do I convey their intention of releasing copyright, of all text and images, from their website, that may be used in the new article?
Thank you for your kind consideration.
Jeff Roehl
Jroehl (talk) 22:04, 21 September 2011 (UTC)
- (Not Fastily) Jroehl, you might want to look at Wikipedia:Tutorial and Wikipedia:Your first article. You say this is relatively unknown - however, this is one of the things Wikipedia is all about. On the copyright side of things, you probably don't need vetted permission, but you might want to ask at the help desk for that. — Kudu ~I/O~ 22:11, 21 September 2011 (UTC)
>> You say this is relatively unknown
Well, it isent known, widely, but it should be. There are many reasons for this. One, it is relatively new, for a museum.
And if the CEO of the museum says to me, in person "Go ahead and use anything you want off our website." And I post a picture, from the website, will you guys take my word for it? I just dont have a lot of time for this, and neither do you. What is the final action where the copyright card is not thrown on me again? Jroehl (talk) 22:24, 21 September 2011 (UTC)
- (Not Fastily) I'm still not aware of the actual content you want to reuse, but if it's clearly copyrightable content, the easiest way would be for the museum authorities to send an email to permissions-en@wikimedia.org to provide proof of release. — Kudu ~I/O~ 22:37, 21 September 2011 (UTC)
So if they email me a dozen pictures and documents, a subset of which would be placed in the article, what would the museum authorities email to permissions-en@wikimedia.org. And if they wanted to do the same for their website (let me use content from it), what would they email? Is there a specific form letter? Jroehl (talk) 23:17, 21 September 2011 (UTC)
I have done further reading on this. There is no easy way to do this. If you get permission for a photo, there is no clear legal way to prove it. So I can put photos up, on a new article, for this cool museum, with permission, but it will eventually be taken down. So, basically, I cant put pictures up on this new article and without pictures it really isn't worth doing. So the lawyers and wikipedia copyright enforcers win, and deprive the internet community information on this wonderful place. Because I cant prove that the owners of certain pictures actually want them to be placed on a wikipedia article. The politicians are going to have to eventually figure this out. Jroehl (talk) 00:05, 22 September 2011 (UTC)
Corky Rogers
Greetings, I was the author of the article on Corky Rogers which you deleted in July. I was not notified prior to this action, or I would have at least gotten a copy of the text and sources. Please restore a copy to User:Mgreason/Sandbox 7 so that I can rewrite it. Thanks. Mgrē@sŏn 03:09, 22 September 2011 (UTC)
- I've appended the deleted text below. Click here to view it. -FASTILY (TALK) 04:16, 22 September 2011 (UTC)
?
Could you please explain this? -FASTILY (TALK) 05:16, 22 September 2011 (UTC)
- Looks like an edit conflict that didn't trigger a conflict. Regardless, we both said the same thing, I was just a bit more verbose and you warned the user. --Tristessa (talk) 05:18, 22 September 2011 (UTC)
vand4im on 180.191.160.50 so quickly?
It appears that here you put vandalism4im on the talk page, when that IP has only made a single edit which was very mild vandalism. Was this type of warning really warranted? - Bkid Talk/Contribs 05:22, 22 September 2011 (UTC)
- Tell me, why don't you think it was warranted? -FASTILY (TALK) 05:24, 22 September 2011 (UTC)
- (edit conflict) I rolled myself back when you asked me to explain what seems to have been an edit conflict on AIV itself between us. But, what Bkid mentions is what I wondered - I would have put a level 1 on the IP's talk, and put more explanation on AIV why it shouldn't have been posted there but instead the user should have been warned first. No warnings and 1 edit really don't deserve a final warning template in my book and never have: the user's vandalism, a mere playful edit to an infobox, was hardly egregious and it may well have been their first WP edit. Surely at least an ounce more humanity would have been warranted. --Tristessa (talk) 05:26, 22 September 2011 (UTC)
YGM
It may take a few minutes from the time the email is sent for it to show up in your inbox. You can at any time by removing the {{You've got mail}} or {{ygm}} template.—James (Talk • Contribs) • 8:55pm • 10:55, 22 September 2011 (UTC)
theoroprac
i want to continue writing my article on Hyundai CSR.may i do so ? i"ve removed the part that was violating the copyright infringement.
- User:Fastily/E#G12 -FASTILY (TALK) 18:16, 22 September 2011 (UTC)
Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature
Hi Fastily,
Today I wanted to move an article from locationA to locationB. At the time locationB redirected to locationA.
I found the following the advice at Wikipedia:Requested moves#Uncontroversial requests :If the only obstacle to an uncontroversial move is a navigation aid (e.g., a redirect or an unnecessary disambiguation page with a minor edit history), the template db-move can be used instead to have that page deleted under criterion for speedy deletion G6.
So I went and marked locationA with the db-move which prompted you to delete it. Whoops, I was wanting things the other way around. Would it be possible for you to please restore the article and delete the redirection page?
The article in question (locationA) is South Australian Premier's Awards. The redirection page (locationB - which should become the new home of the article) is Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature.
Kindest Regards, Monototo (talk) 06:08, 22 September 2011 (UTC)
- (talk page stalker) Looks like it's all done!--Shirt58 (talk) 06:15, 22 September 2011 (UTC)
- Hmmm, most of the info is now missing, from memory there were a few paragraphs followed by a long list with several categories. Monototo (talk) 06:29, 22 September 2011 (UTC)
Bain & Company page protection
Thanks for your input on the content dispute over Bain & Company and for protecting the page. Can you please clarify needs to happen to unprotect the page and remove some lingering content pertaining to the same dispute (assuming it is resolved in the way I believe it should and will be) ? I want to make sure there is a solid enough consensus, but also curious to understand next steps.
I have begun an additional discussion on the article's talk page to clarify the concerns that led to the situation. Several other users have raised the same concerns that I had and there has already been extensive discussion. However, I created a summary of the dispute Talk:Bain_&_Company#Page_protection_and_dispute_resolution, and since it involves questions about synthesis and original research, I posted an appeal on the relevant discussion board for further input: Wikipedia:No_original_research/Noticeboard#Bain_.26_Company . I'm hoping those are productive steps.
NJmeditor (talk) 10:41, 22 September 2011 (UTC)
- I'll unprotect the page ahead of time when consensus or a compromise is achieved, and when edit warring ceases to continue. The steps you took were very productive. Thanks for doing that. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 18:24, 22 September 2011 (UTC)
Deletion of Gosagaresvara Precinct Siva Temple- VI
Hello,
All the articles are not the case of copyright violation and the permission of the author has been duly taken. Kindly oblige.
Thank you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Srcximb (talk • contribs) 19:17, 22 September 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G12 -FASTILY (TALK) 06:23, 23 September 2011 (UTC)
Andy Kubiszewski Page Deletion
Hi there, you deleted Andy Kubiszeweski's page on the grounds that he had no done enough notable solo work outside of Stabbing Westward.
I would like to contest that. Andy Kubiszeweski is currently the composer on the show entitled Storage Wars on Discovery, as well as Ice Road Truckers, Ax Men and Swords. Storage Wars is the highest rated show currently airing on cable TV and he will also be scoring the spin off show Storage Wars Dallas.
He also recently won 3 BMI Awards for his high volume of reported songs and score currently airing on television.
He has scored music for 5 films and over 25 TV series on numerous networks. He has also written the theme songs on 7 of those TV shows and has licensed songs in at least 60 projects including TV commercials, TV shows, films and video games. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Dannycooper89 (talk • contribs) 01:28, 23 September 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#PROD -FASTILY (TALK) 06:24, 23 September 2011 (UTC)
Vandalism attack
Thank you for stepping in and stopping malicious vandalism on the page 'Marcus Dillistone' from IP 24.138.46.92. Unfortunately the vandal is back, now using a different IP address 24.222.27.130 Please help. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 95.210.174.152 (talk) 11:36, 23 September 2011 (UTC)
Why?
Hello Fastily,
Albeit, you have the right to take decisions on edit warring board, but I do not understand your reason why Yopie was not blocked for a non technically violation of 3RR.
- Anybody who wants to fill a report on this very board, meets a message that [71]:
- You've tried to resolve this edit war on the article talk page, haven't you? So put a link to the discussion here. If all you've done is reverted-without-talk, you may find yourself facing a block too
Well, actually, Yopie failed to provide a link about making an attempt at resolving his content dispute here while he was engaging in an edit war, which is a clear non technically violation of the 3RR rule, to which you answered not a word in your decision. In the past, I was alike blocked for a non technically violation of the 3RR rule for having failed to provide a link about making an attempt at resolving my content dispute, while my opponent in an edit war technically violated the 3RR rule here.
- So that either you do not understand the 3RR rule as can be seen from your judgement, or have a rationale for why it happened that way, which is unknown by me. But if that is the case, please let me know why Yopie was not blocked for a very clear non technically violation of the 3RR rule.
However, what is certain is that, edit warring board clearly demands a link about making an attempt at resolving the content disputes, and if that did not happen, this very board promises a block to the submitter as well.--Nmate (talk) 11:17, 21 September 2011 (UTC)
- Can you provide diffs pointing to evidence of Yopie's edit warring? If you can, I'll take action as necessary. -FASTILY (TALK) 19:04, 21 September 2011 (UTC)
Here [72][73] Yopie made 2 reverts then posted a warning message about 3RR on the talk page of User:Aaemn784's [74] ,and eventually, Yopie reported said user who indeed violated a 3RR [75] ,however, Yopie failed to provide a link about making an attempt at resolving his content dispute with said user in his report.
- Also, Yopie makes a lot of enemies on Wikipedia, owing to the fact that he makes a lot of reverts on Wikipeda every day. Interestingly, 40% of his contributions to Wikipedia is reverting, using twinkle [76] ,which is an incredible high number, considering the fact that his account was created [77] on 12 October, 2005 and that he has been an active user since then. --Nmate (talk) 09:02, 22 September 2011 (UTC)
- I had a look, and while there is evidence of disruption from this user, blocking at this point would be purely punitive. The appropriate venue to request action against Yopie would be at Wikipedia:Requests for comment/User conduct or at WP:ANI (if you have a currently ongoing dispute with the user.) -FASTILY (TALK) 04:11, 24 September 2011 (UTC)
Comments
I will only provide some comments here, not intending to discuss the case above.
- Yopie did not inform, when requesting a block on me, that I had sent a complaint on him. This is indeed relevant for the decision-taker.
- Yopie did not provide correct information (in a more direct language: he lied) stating that there had been discussions on my talk page, on his talk page, and 'in edit summaries'. None was true. It makes it even more likely that his real interest was to use the block function as a weapon against me, his 'opponent', and not to solve the case through discussion.
- Yopie has a disruptive use of the revert function.
It is recommended to read through this, where one finds a presentation of three different cases and several examples regarding Yopie.
--- Aaemn784 (talk) 21:03, 22 September 2011 (UTC)
Deletion of Ikonoskop page
Hi Fastily, I want to improve the Ikonoskop page, unfortunately I was not given time to do so before deletion. I used references, I did not use advertising language and just listed the facts in way as language neutral as possible so why was the page deleted immediately? --OneArtTease (talk) 07:31, 23 September 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G11 -FASTILY (TALK) 04:11, 24 September 2011 (UTC)
Daniel Maier
Was just about to update the page Daniel Maier with news of his new sitcom pilot screening on Channel 4 and the sitcom he is writing with Charlie Brooker for Sky - both very big broadcasters in the UK: http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2011/aug/26/charlie-brooker-spoof-crime-drama-sky1 http://www.comedy.co.uk/guide/tv/the_function_room
I think deleting it was a rather harsh use of the not-significant enough rule! Is it possible to reinstate it?
Bananamilkshakemaker (talk) 11:52, 23 September 2011 (UTC)bananamilkshakemaker
- User:Fastily/E#PROD -FASTILY (TALK) 04:13, 24 September 2011 (UTC)
He is Agressive Romanian user (He is reincarnation banned User Iaaasi, as he said via e-mail. Iaaasi has a new internet provider), who had chauvinist mentality. He don't interested the wiki rules, like the 3 revert rule. He also deleted well referenced statements. See Banat of Temeswar , and the Gesta Hungarorum articles. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.2.100.203 (talk) 11:53, 23 September 2011 (UTC)
84.2.100.203 is the IP sock of banned user Stubes99 (SamiraJ (talk) 12:11, 23 September 2011 (UTC))
Can you please restore these two images
As far as I remember, these were tagged as too simple for copyright. There was no warning of their pending deletion. Can you please restore what you deleted: File:WellandCanalRoute.png and File:VoyageurRoute.png? - ʄɭoʏɗiaɲ τ ¢ 11:27, 23 September 2011 (UTC)
- The files were deleted as missing source information. "Lack of licensing information" may also refer to a file's lack of source information. -FASTILY (TALK) 04:12, 24 September 2011 (UTC)
- In either case a warning should have been posted before they were deleted. I may have missed this, but as far as my watchlist was concerned nothing came up. I can source all of them to my 1990 Ontario road map. Could you kindly undelete them so they can be updated? - ʄɭoʏɗiaɲ τ ¢ 04:52, 24 September 2011 (UTC)
Protecting Sonny Bill Williams page
Hello once again. Sorry to have to ask this yet again but could you please protect the Sonny Bill Williams page yet again. I ask this because not even 2 days after the initial protection expired the article has had unhelpful edits. This includes edits over the subjects religious affiliation that are not needed. I also suspect the article will come under even more attack than before because the subject is also witnessing much higher interest from readers since he is currently participating in the RWC spectacle. A protection until the end of October would be an appreciated minimum. Thankyou once again.Suid-Afrikaanse (talk) 05:14, 24 September 2011 (UTC)
- I don't see any serious vandalism. Protection should only be applied if editing of the article becomes very difficult or impossible. -FASTILY (TALK) 20:14, 24 September 2011 (UTC)
OK. Thanks.Suid-Afrikaanse (talk) 01:36, 25 September 2011 (UTC)
Join the bar
that copyright infringement is not valid. The whole content is available in google books which is in public domain. Anyone can go to google books and read that. Please put the article back in wikipedia. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Suraj150 (talk • contribs) 14:17, 24 September 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G12 -FASTILY (TALK) 20:12, 24 September 2011 (UTC)
Respected Fastily, it is honor to me to talk to a brilliant editor like you. actually you last time you deleted one of my articles RG Foundation just telling the reason that it has a word of " Jalvi" which i used as nick name of the Founder of that organisation whose full name is Liaqat Hussain but i added Jalvi as his nick. It is obviously by mistake or my unawareness about wikipedia rules which should be forgiven in a good will and encouregment to new editors like me. so i request to please re-consider your review of the article RG Foundation and let it get your approvel with maximum deletions of un-suitable or unproveable words from it. i am highly obliged for your help. Thanks. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Godissupreme (talk • contribs) 20:27, 24 September 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G11 -FASTILY (TALK) 22:42, 24 September 2011 (UTC)
Would you consider undeleting this file, as it isn't actually a duplicate of the version on Commons? You'll notice the trim looks different, and coloring is different. Once you've done that, feel free to nominate at FFD though; I'd personally prefer to see it go through FFD so users can have a chance to raise an objection in case the other version is wanted. Magog the Ogre (talk) 22:34, 24 September 2011 (UTC)
Another bot
Do you think it would be useful to have another bot for Fbot's Task 4, or any other task? I'd be happy to host an instance of the bot as necessary, either in the original Java code or my own rewrite to pywikipedia. — Kudu ~I/O~ 23:15, 11 September 2011 (UTC)
- You're certainly welcome to, if you can get it approved. Ebe123 already tried, and hasn't been very successful thus far. If you do get it approved, I will be more than happy to provide you with the compiled java code complete with a login GUI. -FASTILY (TALK) 23:29, 11 September 2011 (UTC)
- Oh thanks, I don't think it's worth it then. But, are there any other bot tasks that you think could be done by a second bot? — Kudu ~I/O~ 23:34, 11 September 2011 (UTC)
- For Fbot? Not presently. Though, I do know of a bot that needs to be written and run. Would you be interested in that? -FASTILY (TALK) 00:42, 12 September 2011 (UTC)
- I probably would! Please do tell me about it. — Kudu ~I/O~ 00:58, 12 September 2011 (UTC)
- Given Wikipedia:Village pump (proposals)/suspend sysop rights of inactive admins, the rights of inactive admins are to be regularly removed by a Bureaucrat. Inactive admins need to be notified (via talk page message and via email) and a list of admins to be desysopped should be generated on a monthly basis. Hersfold was planning to write a bot, but that seems to be on hiatus for the next month or so. If you're willing to write a bot, I'll let Hersfold know. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 06:14, 12 September 2011 (UTC)
- I probably would! Please do tell me about it. — Kudu ~I/O~ 00:58, 12 September 2011 (UTC)
- For Fbot? Not presently. Though, I do know of a bot that needs to be written and run. Would you be interested in that? -FASTILY (TALK) 00:42, 12 September 2011 (UTC)
- Oh thanks, I don't think it's worth it then. But, are there any other bot tasks that you think could be done by a second bot? — Kudu ~I/O~ 23:34, 11 September 2011 (UTC)
Does this seem good?
- The bot looks at all the admins and the date of their last log actions.
- For year-plus inactive admins, it warns them of the eventual action on their talk page.
- At the same time, those admins are dumped into a list which is saved locally.
- Those names are dumped into a page like User:BNClerkBot/August 2011 on 1 August 2011.
- A month later, the bot looks at User:BNClerkBot/August 2011 and checks all of the listees to see if they edited in the last month. It then generates a new list of those who still didn't and replaces the original one by it.
- The bot posts a notice to WP:BN with a link to the August page.
- The actioning bureaucrat knows that those nominations were already bot-checked.
— Kudu ~I/O~ 21:13, 15 September 2011 (UTC)
- Seems reasonable enough. You forgot to mention that the bot is supposed to notify admins via talk and via email before and after permission removal, but I'm sure you had that down somewhere ;) Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 07:51, 16 September 2011 (UTC)
- Hey Fastily! Thanks for giving me the opportunity, but this weekend has been rather busy and I didn't get much farther than some sketches on a whiteboard. Sorry for the change of plans. I'll probably get the chance in the next few weeks if nobody else has it down by then. — Kudu ~I/O~ 22:08, 18 September 2011 (UTC)
- Seems reasonable enough. You forgot to mention that the bot is supposed to notify admins via talk and via email before and after permission removal, but I'm sure you had that down somewhere ;) Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 07:51, 16 September 2011 (UTC)
You are wrong
It is a mistake to delete the article about B. Hall. She was a cartoonist during WWII and an artist, and helped create a famous community. There is no good reason to remove this article. If you want more sources, I can get them. But don't you think that it is no longer true that "anyone" can edit Wikipedia? Some of you are way too controlling about what goes in. I really think it is wrong... and mistaken. Songcat (I. McFarlin) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Songcat (talk • contribs) 19:29, 25 September 2011 (UTC)
- User:Songcat/Barbara Hall -FASTILY (TALK) 23:26, 25 September 2011 (UTC)
Talkback
Message added 20:58, 25 September 2011 (UTC). You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template.
Command and Conquer Expert! speak to me...review me... 20:58, 25 September 2011 (UTC)
Maharana Pratap The Film
Hi Fastily. Could you salt Maharana Pratap The Film? The article has been recreated several times even though it has been deleted every time. BOVINEBOY2008 23:40, 25 September 2011 (UTC)
- I don't think that'll be necessary. The article has not been recreated frequently enough to disrupt the project. The next time someone recreates this article, we'll remedy the situation with blocks. -FASTILY (TALK) 23:42, 25 September 2011 (UTC)
Still haven't accepted to follow policy
Hi, as the administrator who previously blocked User_talk:70.115.253.212 for continually violating a Wikipedia policy, in this case WP:MOSFLAG, could you please do something about their renewed violations of said policy despite warnings. Here are the instances of renewed violations: [78], [79], [80], [81], [82], [83].
Obviously this editor refuses to abide by the policies. Mabuska (talk) 23:44, 25 September 2011 (UTC)
Edit warrior
Hello. You recently blocked User:08OceanBeach SD for 1 week on the basis of edit warring and breaching the 3RR [84]. Your block was lifted after he appealed it and argumented that:
- He understood the 3RR spirit and wasn't gaming the system
- He would discuss instead of reverting [85]
Now take a look at this [86]. I took the issue to the talk page after he blanked a whole section. As usual, he found a way to game with the system and stopped editing but started reverting the map, a shorcut to succeed in his intented edits. He didn't care the map was there for a reason, representing the common regions of Latin America.
He has been reverting the map to his uploaded version. Like I said, a way to game with the system, obviously thinking that the 3RR rule or his promises doesn't count there. Would you please help? Thanks. AlexCovarrubias ( Talk? ) 23:46, 25 September 2011 (UTC)
- The user has neither violated 3RR nor has he engaged in long-term edit warring at File:Latin_America_regions.svg. There is nothing more I can do at this point than leave the user a warning, which, it seems that you have already done. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 23:50, 25 September 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks for your willingness to help and your fast reply. I was aware that the 3RR wasn't technically broken, but wanted to prevent yet another edit-war from happening. My message was intended to leave proof written and to let you know, in case it is needed in the future. Sincerely, thanks. AlexCovarrubias ( Talk? ) 03:49, 26 September 2011 (UTC)
- Hello, I would just like to point out, that prior to receiving Alex's notice on my talk page, I reverted to the original image. I wasn't gaming the system, I was adhering to the principles I set for myself and was discussing instead of reverting the text in question. I later asked Alex to inform me his thoughts on the map but he simply reverted the map without listing his thoughts on the talk page. The image as it stands now is in it's original format. Alex pointed out what he thought was wrong with it and I listened. I am disappointed that Alex does not assume good faith when it comes to my editing. Furthermore, my changes to the map remain with the 3RR as I only changed it twice; the other edits constituted attempts at fixing my changes. Cordially, 08OceanBeachS.D. 23:55, 25 September 2011 (UTC)
File:Ashton-Kutcher-Two-And-A-Half-Men-new-intro.jpg
Given that there was no consensus to delete this image and two of the three editors involved in the discussion opposed its deletion is your decision to delete appropriate. You've made an abitrary decision to delete outside of WP:CONSENSUS. --AussieLegend (talk) 02:08, 26 September 2011 (UTC)
- Don't assume bad faith. If I've made a mistake, kindly let me know, but there's no need to criticize. -FASTILY (TALK) 02:14, 26 September 2011 (UTC)
- Sorry, meant to say "You seem to have" and I missed a question mark. I'm sitting in a doctor's waiting room trying to keep busy after 3hrs of waiting on an old netbook I had in the car. --AussieLegend (talk) 02:51, 26 September 2011 (UTC)
Rollback
You might want to take another look at Wikipedia:Requests_for_permissions/Rollback#User:Jpatokal. Jpatokal (talk) 02:29, 26 September 2011 (UTC)
Deleting my CRM Domain Page
Hi,
You have been deleting my CRM Domain site for third time. May i know the reason why?
I would be grateful if you can help in writing the article.
Thanks — Preceding unsigned comment added by 182.68.38.85 (talk) 10:31, 26 September 2011 (UTC)
- The most recent deletion was by User:Joe Decker. I don't know what you're talking about. -FASTILY (TALK) 22:10, 26 September 2011 (UTC)
Request for Rollback
I am a good editor on wikipedia and I have done some vandalism reverts, but most of the time, bots or huggle users revert before me. I request you to grant me rollback rights so that I can revert vandalism more efficiently. I have applied before and have been denied as I had done only a few vandalism reverts. Solar Police►Talk 11:22, 26 September 2011 (UTC)
External stowage platform: where did you get the "non-controversial idea" from in your page move?
No, it needs to be reverted. The editor who seems to have prompted this has already admitted in relation to another article just reverted to caps that external usage is mixed. Could you justify your move, please, and why you labelled it as "non-controversial"? In fact, it flies in the fact of WP's house style and significant external usage. Tony (talk) 12:41, 26 September 2011 (UTC)
- First and foremost, this was no 'non-controversial page' move, it was a history merge intended to repair a copy and paste move. If you disagree with the title the page currently exists at, be bold and move the page yourself. In the future, if you are confused or concerned with an logged action of mine, kindly leave me a message or question. While I am more than happy to explain myself and correct mistakes, there hardly is a need for you to resort to harsh language and criticism. -FASTILY (TALK) 22:16, 26 September 2011 (UTC)
Annalaina Marks
"Thank you" for the removal of the article. I'm an hour bent, translated from Russian into English, added references. :-@ KIRILL95 (talk) 13:55, 26 September 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G4 -FASTILY (TALK) 22:17, 26 September 2011 (UTC)
Edit war
You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template.
(TB used since I don't assume people watch ANEW).Jasper Deng (talk) 22:29, 26 September 2011 (UTC)
- (replied)Jasper Deng (talk) 22:32, 26 September 2011 (UTC)
photo deletion in spite of giving a reason
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Files_for_deletion/2011_September_17#File:Dr._Jayaprakash_Narayan.jpg In spite of me giving an explanation in the above link that the file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License, you have deleted it. Please un-do the deletion. Or let me know the reason for your action. Townblight (talk) 04:42, 27 September 2011 (UTC)
- I see. Undeleted now. -FASTILY (TALK) 07:32, 27 September 2011 (UTC)
- Thank you Townblight (talk) 12:22, 27 September 2011 (UTC)
Digambara
The move from Digambar --> Digambara is unfinished. Ogress smash! 05:00, 27 September 2011 (UTC)
- In the future, please tag the new location of the article. -FASTILY (TALK) 07:35, 27 September 2011 (UTC)
Tags?
[[File:Taylor Swift - Today Was a Fairytale (Altr.).png]] This file contains in it's licensing a source that isn't reliable. Can you tag it properly? Thanks! JamesAlan1986 *talk 07:07, 27 September 2011 (UTC)
Hi, I'm just a bit confused about your closure of Wikipedia:Stub types for deletion/Log/2011/August/6#Cricket-admin-stub - you closed as delete but nobody suggested deletion - I raised it as a rename but there was comment that it should match the permcats. SeveroTC 07:20, 27 September 2011 (UTC)
removal of in-use image
Hi Fastily, didn't you realize that File:Sderotchilddrawing.jpg was in (proper) use, when you deleted it, see http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sderot&action=history? --Túrelio (talk) 08:24, 27 September 2011 (UTC)
Um?
Ok, the creation of the Chips template was requested (it goes along with trout) ... just sayin' it sure wasn't vandalism (talk→ BWilkins ←track) 08:28, 27 September 2011 (UTC)
heritage awarness campaign
I tried clicking on the reasons for deletions but it keeps taking me to more information and no way to contact you (please help us). I am working with students from XIMB (Bhubaneswar) and we would like to make Wikipedia entries for lesser known monuments in Bhubaneswar. Apart from IGNCA documentation there is very little knowledge about these ancient documents. The Indian National Trust for Arts and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) had organized a documentation of these lesser known monuments in Bhubaneswar, this was later published as a book by Lark Books. If you want I can get them to donate these copyrighted material to Wikipedia. Please send me guidance and if possible if you know of any Wikipedia volunteers in Odisha who can help us in this project. We have a noble goal about making people aware of these ancient structures. We would also be mapping them on Wikimapia and GoogleMaps, your help in this area will be greatly appreciated or if you can direct us towards a volunteer in Odisha. We have future projects in mind such as doing a similar series of entries for Puri. Hope to hear from you.
Aditya Dash Co-Chair Arts Sports and Culture Young Indians www.yionline.org
Adityadash1984 (talk) 10:39, 27 September 2011 (UTC)
- Please donate the text then. Follow the instructions outlined at WP:DCP and WP:PERMISSION. Let me know once you've sent the email containing the appropriate permissions. -FASTILY (TALK) 05:11, 28 September 2011 (UTC)
Preloaded
Hi,
I added to the old Preloaded page in june but it was deleted in July. I understand that it may have appeared "overly promotional" but all the facts were referenced and true. As I am new to Wikipedia I would like to add information about the organisation... but Im scared that it will be deleted again.
Please could you explain more about why the page was deleted? Any advice would be much appreciated so I dont make the same mistakes!
Many thanks,
Workplayhard (talk) 13:08, 27 September 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#PROD -FASTILY (TALK) 05:12, 28 September 2011 (UTC)
Stubborn IP address editor returns yet again
I return to you yet again to let you know that editor 58.7.182.10 has returned to make the same exact improper edit to the Mike Skinner (musician) article. After you handed them a six month block, I rewrote the intro of the article in a way that made it less inviting to add the words "tender age" in reference to the subject's age. Despite that, the user has decided to evade the block and log in under another IP address purely to disrupt by reverting just that one line. The new IP address is 124.150.48.49. At first, I wondered if it was actually a new editor making the same change but in looking up the IP addresses, they both originate from Perth, Australia, as do 124.150.51.210, 124.148.229.170 and 124.148.214.148, the three IP addresses of the person who refused to accept that usage of "tender age of" was improper on the article's talk page. Don't know if there's any way for you to stop such behavior from a user using static IP's but it doesn't seem as if they're willing to accept the guidelines. NJZombie (talk) 15:00, 27 September 2011 (UTC)
- Just start reporting IP socks here with a simple note. I have no problem playing whack-a-mole. Additionally, may I assign the rollback tool to your account? It will make it easier for you to revert this vandal's edits. -FASTILY (TALK) 05:15, 28 September 2011 (UTC)
User request
Would you be willing to revoke this user's talkpage access? Their userpage was deleted because it contained advertising and now they're using their talkpage for the same use. Thanks, SwisterTwister talk 05:40, 28 September 2011 (UTC)
- User(s) re-blocked with talk page editing disallowed. -FASTILY (TALK) 05:42, 28 September 2011 (UTC)
deletion of washboard jungle article
dear fastily
washboard jungle may not be big or terribly famous, but the band does have its fans and some influence on other modern-day jug bands. if you can restore the text of the article, i can provide references, and encourage the band's fans to contribute and verify.
other artists associated with this band retain their wikipedia presence - such as screenwriter liz tuccillo (who acted with the band), actor bill marsillii; and musicians brian dewan (who shared venues) and doug skinner (who collaborated with the band).
at the very least, send me the text, so that it can be posted on another website. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Otisjahbaker (talk • contribs) 10:57, 28 September 2011 (UTC)
- I've appended the deleted text below. Click here to view it. -FASTILY (TALK) 20:54, 28 September 2011 (UTC)
Attribution: Stuart Pivar
Hi, Fastily. :) I just wanted to let you know that I've restored the selectively deleted edits from this article to repair attribution. We can't retain his content without crediting him. I have no opinion on the AfD, but if the content is retained we have to abide by the licensing requirements. --Moonriddengirl (talk) 14:56, 28 September 2011 (UTC)
Please add an indication...
...of your protection of Johann Hari on the article. Thanks. Writegeist (talk) 17:45, 28 September 2011 (UTC)
Reconsideration of speedy deletion
Please reconsider --Bantaxaver (talk) 23:12, 28 September 2011 (UTC)'s upload log for on copyright infringement and please refer yourself to the permission granted and e-mailed by wikipedia. --Bantaxaver (talk) 23:12, 28 September 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#F9 -FASTILY (TALK) 23:14, 28 September 2011 (UTC)
Semi-protection of John F. Kennedy assassination conspiracy theories
Hi. Given that essentially all the recent disruptive editing at John F. Kennedy assassination conspiracy theories has been coming from a single IP address (64.136.26.22) — which I just blocked for one week after he continued to engage in edit warring in defiance of requests to stop and discuss the content to reach a consensus — I wonder if it's really necessary to semi-protect the page after all. Your thoughts? Richwales (talk) 23:12, 28 September 2011 (UTC)
- A brief glance at the history shows that there has been an exceptionally high volume of recent disruptive IP edits to the page. If you are willing to watch the page closely from now on, feel free to unprotect. -FASTILY (TALK) 23:15, 28 September 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks. I think I'll go ahead and unprotect it, then, since I am already watching the page closely, and (as I said) the disruptive IP edits pretty much all seem to have been coming from this one editor. If he hops to different addresses and continues his misdeeds, then I agree that semi'ing will be in order. Richwales (talk) 23:32, 28 September 2011 (UTC)
edit warring report, not 3RR
could you please take another look here [87], as I did not report a 3RR, I reported an edit warring. --Saygi1 (talk) 23:30, 28 September 2011 (UTC)
User:Jpatokal asking for rollback
Hello Fastily. I notice your recent edit at WP:PERM/R where you denied this user's request for rollback. While checking over the case, I happened to see Talk:Joseon Dynasty/Archive 2#Review of content changes. (I have had a little bit of experience as an admin in watching over Korean edit wars). The admin Rjanag who had warned Jpatokal for edit warring wound up accepting the latter's version of the article as the consensus version. While not 100% diplomatic, Jpatokal seems to have a record of adding well-sourced content. Please consider whether J's overall record would allow rollback to be granted. Thanks, EdJohnston (talk) 00:52, 29 September 2011 (UTC)
- Alright then. Feel free to assign the user the right. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 01:31, 29 September 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks for your reply. EdJohnston (talk) 01:47, 29 September 2011 (UTC)
CSR bharat petroleum
hi, Fastily, I am a student, and was doing that article as a part of my assignment, i was not aware of the wikipedia policy, please can i have my article back so that i can make relevant changes in it and put it up again. and please do it as soon as possible as i have deadlines to meet.
Thanks Cos1432008 (talk) 05:10, 29 September 2011 (UTC)
- Certainly. I have appended the deleted text below. Click here to view it. -FASTILY (TALK) 05:19, 29 September 2011 (UTC)
September 29, 2011
Hi Fastily, I see that you erased this file already File:AgumonDigimon.jpg, which I didn't not yet complete its license. I wish that I will change the license of that file, but you erased and tagged as F3. I wish also that I add that image to this article Agumon#Tai_and_Agumon because some of the Wikipedia readers didn't know what exactly is the real face of the said character. I need some more explanation from you about this matter. Thanks. Hamham31 If you reply here, please leave a {{Talkback}} on my talk. 06:42, 29 September 2011 (UTC)
- Fixed now. Be sure to specify a non-free license to begin with in the future. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 06:26, 29 September 2011 (UTC)
User:Christian2941's new sockpuppets.
Hi. I would like to seek assistance regarding my reported SPI on Christian2941's new sockpuppets; User:Robert Austria and User:Parker Blunt. I reported this to SPI two days ago and still, no one has taken action on my SPI report. The two socks continue to vandal articles as of this moment. Please see Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Christian2941 for the full report. Thanks. -WayKurat (talk) 13:59, 29 September 2011 (UTC)
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Larry Bock
Sir my name is frank. i created this page you put your reason for deleting my page is copyright infringement that it is not copyright infringement because the Wikipedia page i created is different from the http://www.cchem.berkeley.edu/pagrp/LarryBockinfo.html page and we personally own the other page(larry bock info). I have full and complete permission from Mr Larry bock to create this page, i respectfully ask you to please restore my page. thank you (UTC) (abdul.anifowoshe 21:05, 29 September 2011 (UTC)) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Frank.diaz1994 (talk • contribs)
- User:Fastily/E#G12 -FASTILY (TALK) 09:46, 30 September 2011 (UTC)
Thank you
Thank you very much for your intervention on the article Radio. Magngr has a long and repeated history of adding POV to the article. He merely cuts and pastes the same text and attempts to add it over and over again every month. Other users have reverted his edits but to little success. Anyways, thanks again intervening and we all appreciate what you do as an administrator. It's a tough job but somebody has got to do it. Yoganate79 (talk) 21:57, 29 September 2011 (UTC)
pago (company)
Hi fastily, i just wanted to give you a heads up that i want to recreate the pago (company) page and am getting rid of any accidental marketing material/wording. thanks — Preceding unsigned comment added by Christina gopago (talk • contribs) 22:21, 29 September 2011 (UTC)
Fred Jolly Strain deletion
You deleted the article on Fred Jolly Strain. There was a lot of discussion about this -- primarily fueled by one or two "editors" who systematically attacked every one of my postings to Wikipedia, nominating all of them for deletion.
The point is that the article on Fred Jolly Strain was deleted because he was a "big fish" in a small pond. Because the community that he served was small he was considered "not notable enough." If this is the position of Wikipedia then you should post it: "information on people from towns smaller than X size is not wanted."
But in a day when it is possible to enlarge the encyclopedic knowledge -- with just a small number of data bytes -- it hardly seems fair that people from small communities should be discriminated against.
This was the point of one of the "editors" who dissented from the vocal two or three that sidelined the article.
If you read all of the heated discussion back and forth you will see the enormous bias of those who would not apply guidelines equitably.
The point is that the main issue for Wikipedia should be accurateness and documentation -- as long as the article has documentation to back up what it says then "notability" should be ignored. In the end "notability" is in the eye of the beholder. Documenting historical culture and biography, regardless of the size of the community, should be prized -- because it adds to our overall historical knowledge.
So, when Wikipedia changes its perspective to be open to including a "big fish" in a "small pond" please let me know. I would like to honor the life and work of Fred Jolly Strain in the small place, Shelby, Nebraska. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Drmissio (talk • contribs) 00:52, 30 September 2011 (UTC)
- User:Fastily/E#G4 -FASTILY (TALK) 09:48, 30 September 2011 (UTC)
Userfy Razormaid!
Can you place Razormaid! in my userspace? I'd be surprised if I could not add enough references to show notability with a little research. These were important producers from the 80s and early 90s. SchmuckyTheCat (talk)
- Done -FASTILY (TALK) 09:49, 30 September 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks! SchmuckyTheCat (talk)
Questionable Username
Hello again, Fastily … You did a WP:CSD of Diaspark (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views), but I can't tell if you responded to one of its most recent contributors, a WP:SPA whose username was Diasparkinc, or something similar (which is why i tagged it with {{Coi}}) … I know that there is a policy for blocking usernames that are obviously promotional, and this one clearly qualifies. Happy Editing! — 70.21.5.28 (talk · contribs) 09:53, 30 September 2011 (UTC)
- Reported to WP:UAA - [88] -FASTILY (TALK) 09:57, 30 September 2011 (UTC)
- Thnx! I'll try to remember that for the next time I encounter one. :-) — 70.21.5.28 (talk) 10:07, 30 September 2011 (UTC)
Re:?
Something's wrong. I never did that destructive edit of blanking the section. If someone else's operating my account, I'll change my password. I apologize on behalf of whoever did it. This has happened before, so sorry about it! Can you please tell me how to change a password? Secret of success Talk to me 10:20, 30 September 2011 (UTC)
- Special:ChangePassword -FASTILY (TALK) 10:34, 30 September 2011 (UTC)
Representing Carlos Averhoff, Jr
Hello Fastily, I'm writing to respectfully request that you restore the page I entered for Carlos Averhoff, Jr. Some of the material used in the page was from his website. Please understand that we own the other page; thus, we were simply using a modified version of his bio to include in Wikipedia. As owners, we have complete ownership of the text and could use it in other platforms, liken in the case of Wikipedia. Again, I ask you if you can restore the page as it was last saved on September 29, 2011 around 5 pm. I could certainly change the words if you consider it necessary. Please advise. Most kindly.
- User:Fastily/E#G12 -FASTILY (TALK) 03:00, 1 October 2011 (UTC)
Alternative to page protection?
Further to the temporary full protection of the Johann Hari article: your note at the EW board (where the context is a particular user's 3RR violation) cites no explicit reason for protecting the article. The note's context, and its juxtaposition to the "positive" vote icon, implies the protection is in direct and exclusive response to the user's violation of 3RR. If this is correct, as I assume, please can you help me understand why, instead of the article being protected (which rather penalizes the non-violators), the user was not given a warning on their talk page, for example? Thank you. Writegeist (talk) 17:57, 29 September 2011 (UTC)
- There has been edit-warring by multiple users on the above-mentionted page. If consensus or a comprise cannot be achieved, the page is going to remain protected to prevent further disruption to the article. -FASTILY (TALK) 09:46, 30 September 2011 (UTC)
- Thank you. I understand. Writegeist (talk) 15:24, 30 September 2011 (UTC)
Reporting vandalism
I would like to report that 212.219.44.130(Talk) has been persistently vandalising despite a level 4 warning. Please take the necessary action. Solar Police►Talk 13:24, 30 September 2011 (UTC)
- Already blocked In the future, please report vandals to WP:AIV -FASTILY (TALK) 00:22, 1 October 2011 (UTC)
File:Albert Ammons.jpg
Would you object if I either restored this file or, better yet, gave it a different name? There is a file with the same name on Commons (commons:File:Albert Ammons.jpg) but it is not the same image. Furthermore, the Commons image is probably not public domain, after all. I had already withdrawn the nomination at WP:FFD, but I think I may not have been clear that we ought to keep the existing (Wikipedia) image under the uploader's original rationale (i.e., the subject is deceased). Thus far, I am unable to locate a free alternative, myself. Thanks, -- Gyrofrog (talk) 02:35, 1 October 2011 (UTC)
- Are you absolutely certain that a free alternative does not exist? The subject was born in 1907, and any photographs taken prior to 1923 in the US are in the public domain. -FASTILY (TALK) 02:54, 1 October 2011 (UTC)
Recording histmerges
- If you do any history-merges, please record them in Wikipedia:Cut and paste move repair holding pen#Completed requests. Anthony Appleyard (talk) 06:11, 1 October 2011 (UTC)
I'm nearly done for today nominating almost all his files for deletion/discussion at either PUF, FFD, NFR or under the CSD, and I was wondering if considering this and the large amount of previous file deletion warnings on his user talk page (around 90) you could indef him for copyright infringement, to prevent further disruption. Thanks very much, Acather96 (talk) 07:03, 1 October 2011 (UTC)
- This user has not edited since April of this year. Blocks are intended to prevent ongoing disruption to the project, and not as a punitive measure. If this user returns to editing and continues uploading copyright violations/useless images, a block will definitely be warranted. -FASTILY (TALK) 07:43, 1 October 2011 (UTC)
- I am fully aware that blocks are not punitive, which is why he specifically requested this to prevent further copyright infringement and disruption. Benfeing does edit sporadically, for example he 'stopped' editing in Dec. 2009, only to return again on May 2010, then 'stopped' editing in October that year, only to return in March this year. I would not be the least bit surprised if this pattern continued, hence why I am requesting he be blocked. Acather96 (talk) 11:07, 1 October 2011 (UTC)
Deletion under G6 left redlink
Hi, re this delete - it's left some redlinks, but in particular, that at Wikipedia:File copyright tags/Deprecated#Non-free Creative Commons licenses should be fixed - I think that amending this to {{db-noncom}} should suffice. That is, I am assuming that the page which you deleted was a redirect to Template:Db-f3. --Redrose64 (talk) 10:37, 1 October 2011 (UTC)
- Very few pages link to this deprecated template. If it is really that bothersome to you you, recreate the redirect then. -FASTILY (TALK) 21:15, 1 October 2011 (UTC)
Question,
Hello I haven't been around wikipedia much these days been over at the parady site and was in the thick of something that may or may not be of interest over here. Anyway based on this, I am to say User:Mnidaydwisww is a sockpuppet of the banned user Meepsheep who himself has already made numerous accounts. Now my question, would this simple small amount of circumstantial evidence be enough to support a call to checkuser or is it simply not enough, I'm not exactly too experienced on how things run around here and don't want to run into a pointless deadend. Or rather wait for his to make a hoard or sockpuppets as he did over there. If I don't have enough evidence please advise me on further proof I'd need. ~Red Rover (Talk to me!) contribs 10:37, 1 October 2011 (UTC)
Barnstar of diligence
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Thanks
Thanks for deleting Wikipedia talk:Articles for creation/Liam Butler and Wikipedia talk:Articles for creation/Alexandre Boulet in such a timely manner. You deleted them less than three minutes after I tagged them. Best, Alpha_Quadrant (talk) 20:59, 1 October 2011 (UTC)
- You're welcome! Glad to have been able to help. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 21:20, 1 October 2011 (UTC)
- I detect a cabal of deletionists here, masking their evil intentions behind fancy fonts. Drmies (talk) 23:01, 1 October 2011 (UTC)
- Heh, there is no cabal. I just tagged two new Articles for Creation submissions that violated policy. The first was a vandalism submission, and the second was an attack page. Alpha_Quadrant (talk) 02:01, 2 October 2011 (UTC)
- Hey! I haven't deleted anything! In fact, I never do...or, rather infrequently do :P -FASTILY (TALK) 03:11, 2 October 2011 (UTC)
- Heh, there is no cabal. I just tagged two new Articles for Creation submissions that violated policy. The first was a vandalism submission, and the second was an attack page. Alpha_Quadrant (talk) 02:01, 2 October 2011 (UTC)
- I detect a cabal of deletionists here, masking their evil intentions behind fancy fonts. Drmies (talk) 23:01, 1 October 2011 (UTC)
Orphan before deleting?
I temporarily restored {{Hyōgo-rail-station-stub}} since it has over 250 transclusions. If you want a bot to orphan these, just drop them in WP:TFD/H, with a link to the RFD or SFD or TFD discussion. Several of these popped up in Wikipedia:Database_reports/Transclusions_of_deleted_templates/1, or I wouldn't have noticed. Thanks! Plastikspork ―Œ(talk) 22:41, 1 October 2011 (UTC)
PLEASE DELETE
The Business Strategy Game, you have already deleted it before.
DarkTerror (talk) 02:57, 2 October 2011 (UTC)DarkTerror
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Thanks for enabling my rollbacking rights.
Hi. Thanks for enabling my rollbacking rights. Will use it more wisely. Will get back to you for any assistance. Pearll'sSunTALK 08:04, 2 October 2011 (UTC)
- You're welcome! Thank you for helping to keep Wikipedia free of vandalism. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 08:15, 2 October 2011 (UTC)
71.161.58.223
Thanks! :) - Neutralhomer • Talk • 08:24, 2 October 2011 (UTC)
- Spoke too soon, the user is using an IP out of Amsterdam. Could you block that one too and semi-protect the WFVA page? - Neutralhomer • Talk • 08:25, 2 October 2011 (UTC)
"Timeline of progressive rock (2010–2019)"Expired PROD, concern was: unsourced)
This page and its talk should not have been deleted. The page belongs to a series of pages being under construction. Just saw the deletion log today in my watch list. The page is maintained by Wikipedia:WikiProject Progressive Rock. I kindly ask you to restore this page and its talk page. What should be done to avoid this from happening again ? Cdl obelix (talk) 11:49, 2 October 2011 (UTC)
- (talk page stalker) Done as a contested proposed deletion. In the future, these can be contested at requests for undeletion. --Ron Ritzman (talk) 11:55, 2 October 2011 (UTC)
- Please provide verifiable reliable sources, and only develop articles in user subpages or via WP:AFC. — Jeff G. ツ (talk) 12:45, 2 October 2011 (UTC)
Vandal returns to strike again after ban
Despite previous action by you the following IP <24.138.46.92> has returned to vandalise the page "MarcusDillistone". The person has also used a different IP address <24.222.27.130> from which to vandalise the page. You suspended this account also, but both only temporarily. Thank you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 95.210.174.152 (talk) 18:11, 2 October 2011 (UTC)
Are you doing a histmerge at Lark Play Development Center or something? I am not sure how else it would fit as a G6. Monty845 20:31, 1 October 2011 (UTC)
- Yeah, I tagged this (deleted) page as a clear-cut-'n-paste move (from somewhere out of the AFC space)... mabdul 20:55, 1 October 2011 (UTC)
- Seeing no response here, I have requested undeletion at Wikipedia:Requests_for_undeletion#Lark_Play_Development_Center. Monty845 22:55, 1 October 2011 (UTC)
- Well someone's inpatient. I was writing you a reply just as you posted. Guess you're not interested in what I have to say. -FASTILY (TALK) 22:58, 1 October 2011 (UTC)
- Sorry, I was not trying to be impatient. I am of course interested in what you have to say, but it looked like you were not going to respond, as you responded to other messages left both before and after this one an hour and a half ago, and then appeared to go back to other tasks. Monty845 23:02, 1 October 2011 (UTC)
- If I'm not mistaken, Mabdul requested deletion of the page so he could make a page move. Mabdul, if you're not going to make a page move or provide any other reason why the page should remain deleted, please let me know so that I can restore the page. -FASTILY (TALK) 23:25, 1 October 2011 (UTC)
- My understanding is that Mabdul had the page tagged for histmerge repair to fix a cut and paste move, as opposed to a deletion to make way for a move, though I can't check. Mabdul indicated about 2 hours ago that they were logging off for the night. Monty845 23:35, 1 October 2011 (UTC)
- How about we wait for Mabdul? -FASTILY (TALK) 03:12, 2 October 2011 (UTC)
- Can we restore the article and related deletions while we wait for Mabdul's input? If the G6 was for a move, then the move should be carried out, and an article would be there. If it was for a histmerge, the merge should have been conducted and the article restored. Leaving the article deleted is not consistent with either. You can view the deleted article and see what it was tagged with. Monty845 06:05, 2 October 2011 (UTC)
- The page was tagged wtih
{{db-copypaste|User:Qataq/sandbox}}. Tell me, why is it so urgent that this page be restored? I fail to see how waiting a few hours for Mabdul is going to cause problems. -FASTILY (TALK) 06:15, 2 October 2011 (UTC)- There is no special reason it needs to be urgently restored, but likewise, I fail to see how restoring it now, and waiting a few hours for Mabdul is going to cause problems, and I just think that given the deletion criteria used, policy favors having the article restored while the issue is sorted out. The article that the tag references is by the same author as the deleted one, so there isn't even an attribution issue with it, though the deleted version is better referenced and of higher quality. Monty845 06:25, 2 October 2011 (UTC)
- The page was tagged wtih
- Can we restore the article and related deletions while we wait for Mabdul's input? If the G6 was for a move, then the move should be carried out, and an article would be there. If it was for a histmerge, the merge should have been conducted and the article restored. Leaving the article deleted is not consistent with either. You can view the deleted article and see what it was tagged with. Monty845 06:05, 2 October 2011 (UTC)
- How about we wait for Mabdul? -FASTILY (TALK) 03:12, 2 October 2011 (UTC)
- My understanding is that Mabdul had the page tagged for histmerge repair to fix a cut and paste move, as opposed to a deletion to make way for a move, though I can't check. Mabdul indicated about 2 hours ago that they were logging off for the night. Monty845 23:35, 1 October 2011 (UTC)
- If I'm not mistaken, Mabdul requested deletion of the page so he could make a page move. Mabdul, if you're not going to make a page move or provide any other reason why the page should remain deleted, please let me know so that I can restore the page. -FASTILY (TALK) 23:25, 1 October 2011 (UTC)
- Sorry, I was not trying to be impatient. I am of course interested in what you have to say, but it looked like you were not going to respond, as you responded to other messages left both before and after this one an hour and a half ago, and then appeared to go back to other tasks. Monty845 23:02, 1 October 2011 (UTC)
- Well someone's inpatient. I was writing you a reply just as you posted. Guess you're not interested in what I have to say. -FASTILY (TALK) 22:58, 1 October 2011 (UTC)
- Seeing no response here, I have requested undeletion at Wikipedia:Requests_for_undeletion#Lark_Play_Development_Center. Monty845 22:55, 1 October 2011 (UTC)
- Right. I still plan on waiting a few hours. This matter is obviously not urgent. -FASTILY (TALK) 08:14, 2 October 2011 (UTC)
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I would give you a beer, but it is lunch time and thus too early ;) mabdul 10:33, 2 October 2011 (UTC)
- You still need to restore Wikipedia talk:Articles for creation/Lark Play Development Center and Talk:Lark Play Development Center which you also deleted. Monty845 14:52, 2 October 2011 (UTC)
Why did you delete Samdech?
Samdech is about a Khmer title, why did you deleted it? VicheaSounS (talk) 03:52, 2 October 2011 (UTC)
- (talk page stalker)This didn't look like a "test page" to me. If I had saw this at "special new pages" I would judge it to be a "first draft". Furthermore, it wasn't tagged with a valid CSD rationale. --Ron Ritzman (talk) 04:53, 2 October 2011 (UTC)
- Shall I restore it then? -FASTILY (TALK) 05:52, 2 October 2011 (UTC)
- That's your decision but I would pass a note to Bar Code Symmetry about "roll your own" speedies. He used {{db-reason|Wikipedia is not a dictionary}} which is "non-criteria number 1" at WP:CSD. It may indeed be only a dicdef but it's not speediable. --Ron Ritzman (talk) 10:55, 2 October 2011 (UTC)
- Shall I restore it then? -FASTILY (TALK) 05:52, 2 October 2011 (UTC)
75.71.5.86
Hi, I just undid an attempt by 75.71.5.86 to once again add an Erik Stahl (himself?) to List of science fiction authors. Cheers, Greenodd (talk) 09:50, 2 October 2011 (UTC)
From a Fellow Rollback
Hi Fastily, I would like to thank you for making me a rollback, and thank you for making my day. I have one question to ask: how do you modify your signature that it appears more colorful? (Abhijay (talk) 10:24, 2 October 2011 (UTC))
- You're very welcome! Thanks for helping to keep Wikipedia free of vandalism! Wikipedia:Signatures#Customizing_your_signature explains how you can customize your signature. If you need any help, feel free to let me know. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 23:03, 2 October 2011 (UTC)
Thank you for the help! Abhijay (talk) 01:35, 3 October 2011 (UTC)
pic deletion Q
Hi , I actioned this request Talk:Altaf_Hussain an shortly after the picture has gone, been deleted - I looked at the pic and it looked like the original to me with all the meta data, I did a search for it on the internet and did find a lower quality smaller version of the pic with a watermark, I think I did this after deletion as was originally convinced by the original details of the ubpload - http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/10169449-london-altaf-hussain-failed-to-escape-south-africa - can you tell me the reason the pic was deleted so quickly so I can learn from it and not add other similar violations? I can't find anything to show me why it was deleted. Off2riorob (talk) 11:13, 2 October 2011 (UTC)
- File:AltafHussain.jpg was deleted because the uploader claimed that the image was in the public domain when it was actually copyrighted by "mqm.org". If anything, you could re-upload this image as non-free. -FASTILY (TALK) 23:08, 2 October 2011 (UTC)
- OK, I wish I could see where it confirms that. The last think I want to be doing is adding a copyright violation to an article. Never mind, if I could have done more investigating before adding it or what I should have done better I don't know, anyway thanks for looking. Off2riorob (talk) 12:41, 3 October 2011 (UTC)
Jan Rogers Kniffen
The subject page was up for a couple of years, regularly maintained, regularly visited, and covering a person who is noted in business and is a media personality. What was the rationale for deleting it? Can it be restored?
KLM3618 (talk) 17:38, 2 October 2011 (UTC)
Having fun?
:) MJ94 (talk) 23:28, 2 October 2011 (UTC)
Recently deleted non-free image now at Commons
The non-free image File:Dark side of the moon mobile fidelity cd FUI.jpg, which you just deleted after closing its FfD has now been uploaded to Commons. I have tagged the image there for speedy deletion, however another editor had nominated it for deletion prior. I wanted to inform you so you could take the proper actions. Also, I am confused exactly how it got there because it says at Commons that it was moved by a bot. Not sure how that happened if it was deleted. –Dream out loud (talk) 05:03, 3 October 2011 (UTC)
- I nominated it for deletion on Commons. The file was moved to Commons by User:Fred the Oyster using this tool. -FASTILY (TALK) 07:06, 3 October 2011 (UTC)
- Why would you nominate an for deletion at Commons after it was already nominated and deleted from here? It's a non-free image, so a speedy deletion would make more sense. –Dream out loud (talk) 07:33, 3 October 2011 (UTC)
Sorry to bother you again.
But I put in a page projection request for Mean (song) as the IP user don't seem to care that they were warned that their edits will get reverted if they change the certification to platinum as the reference post it was certified gold by the RIAA. Can you please check into it? Thanks! JamesAlan1986 *talk 05:45, 3 October 2011 (UTC)
- Warned user. If the IP continues to vandalize, report them to WP:AIV -FASTILY (TALK) 07:07, 3 October 2011 (UTC)
Request for temporary edit and move semi-protected of my user page
Hi Fastily. For some urgent and important reasons, I am leaving Wikipedia from 3 October 2011, for about 3 months period. Therefore, I request a semi-protected to my user page to prevent vandalism and inappropriate uses of my user. I request it at here because I do not want to have extra attentions from other users on the request page. Thanks. Palaxzorodice (talk) 06:27, 3 October 2011 (UTC)
- Semi-protected for a period of 3 months, after which the page will be automatically unprotected. Regards, FASTILY (TALK) 07:08, 3 October 2011 (UTC)
Great work!
Excellent job you've been doing cleaning up the dead wood redirects. When you've got a moment, perhaps you could take a look at redirect DANCE POP GIRLS. I tagged this as implausible after moving the page, then didn't want to fight with the user who contested it. I don't think they understood what I was doing. Thank you. :) -- WikHead (talk) 06:37, 3 October 2011 (UTC)