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Dear Davey2010, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! A new year has come! How times flies! 2015 will be a new year, and it is also a chance for you to start afresh! Thank you for your contributions! From a fellow editor, --Nahnah4 (talk | contribs | guestbook) 09:25, 1 January 2015 (UTC)
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Davey2010, Have a prosperous, productive and enjoyable New Year, and thanks for your contributions to Wikipedia. I don't know why you are not an administrator, you really ought to be. May you stick to your resolutions and you dreams come to fruition.
Arr thank you Mr. Guye, Unfortunately my temper as well as my patience gets the better of me so IMHO it's better all round if I don't be an admin , But thank you for your kind words and a very Happy New Year to you too :) –Davey2010Merry Xmas / Happy New Year23:15, 1 January 2015 (UTC)
I think you're missing a "s" here ("he's"). A typo, I'm sure, but given the nature of the subject perhaps you'd want to correct? Also, despite the "Email me" link up top, you have email turned off. --NeilNtalk to me20:03, 4 January 2015 (UTC)
Hi Neil, You're a star thank you!, I re-read it about three times and somehow never even spotted it so thank you,
Ah I'd turned it off because of the recent issue at ANI, I'll switch it on,
I'm currently attempting to Wayback Machine every link to Blender Magazine on Wikipedia in case you want to help out. Thanks. --BenStein69 (talk) 20:04, 5 January 2015 (UTC)
I never usually see anyone add archive links so rather surprised to see you doing so, Keep up the great work :) Although When adding wayback links you're also supposed to fill in the date of archival & all that (If you click on cite web and click "show extra fields" you can then add all the needed info), Thanks, –Davey2010Merry Xmas / Happy New Year20:08, 5 January 2015 (UTC)
Hi Davey2010, I think your comment was a bit unfair. While I realise what you mean, calling 4000 edits and 120ish pages created, even if they are one-sentence stubs, "barely contributing" is unnecessary, exaggerated and will only demoralise a keen if somewhat misguided editor. BethNaught (talk) 16:26, 9 January 2015 (UTC)
Hey, don't take my comment to mind. I was just feeling whether all these articles and edits were in vain. I believe every good person is my friend, and so you are naturally included in that list of mine. Although a bit late, Happy New Year! EthicallyYours!16:39, 9 January 2015 (UTC)
It was a harsh comment and I should never have made it, Anyway on a brighter noteHappy New Year to you too and I hope to see you around :)
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Hi Ritchie, Nope I'll admit that wasn't a great idea, I thinking opposing partly over a signature isn't a brilliant neither, That said you are right we are all entitled to our opinions and we all should respect that,
Anyway I've removed it entirely [1] - Thanks for making me see sense
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You voted here [2] while I was adding more titles (names). and it caused an edit conflict. I don't want to misrepresent your vote as you only saw the first name. Legacypac (talk) 04:01, 20 January 2015 (UTC)
Don't sweat the review, mistakes happen. But, the cooler response, once you figured out you made a mistake, would have been to just back it out yourself. But, don't sweat that either. Life goes on. -- RoySmith(talk)13:35, 21 January 2015 (UTC)
@RoySmith: - Exactly we're all human and all make mistakes, One of my closures was taken to DRV before and I removed the report and relisted .... and was moaned at over it and was told I shouldn't remove the report and shouldn't relist, Thanks, –Davey2010Talk15:25, 21 January 2015 (UTC)
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There is a reason a previous editor has used the non-breaking space. Without it it is possible to get misalignments such as:
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is better for the reader. Since it is rare (it would only occur for certain specific widths of browser setting) it is not worth reverting, particularly considering the following edit. This therefore is in the nature of a reason for your information. Martin of Sheffield (talk) 23:47, 30 January 2015 (UTC)
Martin of Sheffield - Ah that's probably why I was lost then if it's to do with browser settings, I'll revert myself as you've very kindly explained the nature of it so basically it does serve a purpose :)
My mouse seems to enjoy jumping at times!, My aim was to actually visit ANI!, Perhaps It was God saying "No ANI is a bad place stay awaaaaayyyy!!!" , I hate using the laptop mouse pad with a passion so I'm reluctant to use it! . –Davey2010Talk02:19, 2 February 2015 (UTC)
Agreed; I use an actual mouse with the laptop (I'm on the Mac at the moment). My edit wasn't due to technology, though—I somehow saw the reverse of what you'd actually done. No idea why. —ATinySliver/ATalkPage02:23, 2 February 2015 (UTC)
Haha you can't beat a USB mouse! :) (I think every laptop I've had I've always had an external mouse), Hahaha oh god , You been on the Whisky again - Some of the loons on this place make you want a glass or 2 seriously! –Davey2010Talk02:28, 2 February 2015 (UTC)
Arr thank you :) - It makes a nice change to have a laugh on here .... It's becoming rare so better make the most of it , Thanks again it's very much appreciated :) –Davey2010Talk02:43, 2 February 2015 (UTC)
Grand Forks Secondary School
Someone was vandalizing the page for Grand Forks Secondary School and changed the mascot from the Wolves to hobbits. It is the Wolves, and I am trying to change that, but you reverted the edit.
Can you please stop reverting that? I used to attend the school, and the team name is the Wolves and not the hobbits. I'm trying to revert vandalism and you're stopping me. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Canucksfan97 (talk • contribs) 03:05, 3 February 2015 (UTC)
Stop vandalizing the damn article otherwise I'll have you blocked.... Now edit here constructively or find something better to do! –Davey2010Talk03:07, 3 February 2015 (UTC)
I'm not vandalizing the article, someone else was and I'm attempting to correct it. If you look on the official website of Grand Forks Secondary School you will discover that their team is called the Wolves. If you look through my contributions to Wikipedia you should be able to see that I have been a helpful editor, and have never vandalized anything. Please do some research before you revert my edits. My edits were correcting previous vandalism. Canucksfan97 (talk) 03:15, 3 February 2015 (UTC)
Canucksfan97 - You're right there is!, I apologize! - There were alot of people vandalizing the article and without looking properly I assumed you were vandalizing it too... So I apologize,
Just wanted to say sorry for being rude. Actually, I don't tolerate any sort of profanity. Anyway, I just though you might be interested to close this. Happy editing! JimCarter10:06, 7 February 2015 (UTC)
Oops I'd forgotten to reply here!, No worries I've obviously apologized on your TP so meh all in the past now :) Happy Editing, –Davey2010Talk20:20, 7 February 2015 (UTC)
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Thank you for the info. This wiki edit is new to me and I have learned a lot today. I am still stumbling around, but plan on changing that to a cantor or lope. The info posted was not accurate, that was the reason for the change. Eatprayswimm (talk) 20:36, 11 February 2015 (UTC)
Eatprayswimm - Unfortunately everyone starts off badly here, You'll get the hang of it eventually :),
Hello Wgolf, Hope all's well, I'd say it's a sock puppet as if you look between Jaybleeng (Deleted) and JayBleeng - They've used a capital B which could be an attempt to avoid the watchers of the deleted article as the new one's now unnotoiced by everyone who may of been watching the previous article ? , Meh I'd list it at SPI to be on the safe side mate, –Davey2010Talk02:53, 12 February 2015 (UTC)
Agreed-I have noticed changing a vowel is another common way or even adding accents to the name (On another note I did notice someone added a page for a actress that they had to put a (I) for since the article was rpp years and years ago for being recreated-but that seems to happen every so often) but yeah I'm going to start one. Wgolf (talk) 02:56, 12 February 2015 (UTC)
That's the downfall with RPP is you can get that page "recreation blocked" but you can easily evade it just by adding "(singer)" on the end or as you say a simple lowercase to uppercase change, Thanks, –Davey2010Talk03:02, 12 February 2015 (UTC)
Mr. Guye - No worries we all make mistakes and I apologize for the note on that AFD - Some people do renominate articles 5 days (or earlier!) so at times you have to get a tad funny so they get the point , Thanks and Happy Editing :) –Davey2010Talk03:05, 12 February 2015 (UTC)
AfD: Non admin closures
Hi. Thank you for helping out at AfD. When closing as 'redirect' please remember to include the {{R from...}} template on the redirect page so that it populates its related category. See this example where the template should be {{R from school}}. Thanks. --Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 05:23, 12 February 2015 (UTC)
Kudpung - Damnit sorry I'd forgot there, As you'll see from my contributions I have been adding that template for quite some time so I'm not new to it.... :) - I would show diffs but my laptop's being a complete dick and it appears to try and find new ways of not working!, Don't ever buy Asus seriously! . –Davey2010Talk05:30, 12 February 2015 (UTC)
If you've ever been to a Wkimania you'll see that Apple is by far the preferred Wikipdian's brand - about one third of all machines, whiles all the others ar represented by around 100 different makes :) Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 05:42, 12 February 2015 (UTC)
Wow that's rather surprising!, Perhaps I ought to get one then , I'm running a 2010-2012 laptop with Windows 7 and only came off a 2006 Dell laptop with XP last year ... So I'm not exactly "with the technology" as they say . –Davey2010Talk05:56, 12 February 2015 (UTC)
At least you have something, Dave. I currently use a Android 2.3 low resolution phone which causes some real trouble, in addition to that the Wikipedia mobile app crap which remove others comment when faced edit conflict, just like that day. :) JimCarter07:28, 12 February 2015 (UTC)
As of now Windows 7's on a 5 year extended support plan so once it expires completely in 2020 I'm then hoping to go straight to Windows 10 (I can't stand 8!), Although If I'm being totally honest I don't think this laptop will last that long! . –Davey2010Talk14:02, 12 February 2015 (UTC)
Hi, Davey! I appreciate your recent work doing NAC closures at AfD. However, I think this closure was premature. The discussion had been running for less than 24 hours; the standard is 7 days. Generally, nominations are speedy-closed only if the nominator withdraws the nomination, and that didn't happen in this case. And although three strong "keep"s is a good reason to close the article as keep when the time has run, it is not enough for a speedy-keep. I think you might want to reopen this discussion until either the nomination is withdrawn or the time course has run. That's mostly for procedure's sake, I have no doubt that the ultimate outcome will be "keep". But you might want to re-read WP:NAC just to refresh your understanding of what is and isn't appropriate; NAC is not a time to be WP:BOLD. And you might also want to review Wikipedia:Speedy keep. This is not intended as criticism, just part of the learning process, and I hope you will keep up the good work you have been doing. --MelanieN (talk) 15:40, 17 February 2015 (UTC)
Hi Melanie, I admit I was in 2 minds whether to close or not but decided to be WP:BOLD and go ahead and had assumed everyone would be fine, Would've been nice if Ritchie333 had asked directly himself but there we go!. –Davey2010Talk15:45, 17 February 2015 (UTC)
I pinged you on MelanieN's talk about 20 minutes before she wrote this, so we could have a three way conversation - did you not get the notification? There are known problems with ping not turning up. Ritchie333(talk)(cont)15:48, 17 February 2015 (UTC)
Nope no ping unfortunately (Damn useless echo! - If you ever disagree with my closures please just ask and I'll happily RV/open :), Thanks, –Davey2010Talk15:52, 17 February 2015 (UTC)
Hi, Davey! I have just granted you the Autopatrolled right. I noticed that you don't have it, but you are more than qualified for this right. This won't really affect you much; it just means that your new articles from now on will not go through page curation. They will be marked as automatically patrolled by you. Takes a bit of a load off the new page patrollers. Happy editing! --MelanieN (talk) 21:49, 17 February 2015 (UTC)
Hi MelanieN, Wow thank you so much! :) - Unfortunately I've never created an article so haven't really felt the need to have it (I guess I may create an article at some point in my life lol)
Thank you - It was very kind of you and it's very much appreciated :)
Oh BTW I apologize for the reply earlier as I know I sounded "happy" ... Everything that could go wrong with my laptop is going wrong so yeah sorry :)
LOL, I see what happened! It listed some of your page moves and even some of your AfD nominations as if they were Wikipedia pages created. Well, what would you like me to do? Theoretically that right is only supposed to be given to people who have created 50 or so articles. --MelanieN (talk) 22:32, 17 February 2015 (UTC)
Ohhhh!, May aswell remove it - To be honest If I'll never use it then there's not much point in having it lol, I suppose I could hat-collect - Na It's fine to remove it I totally understand! :) –Davey2010Talk22:39, 17 February 2015 (UTC)
You're probably the only that has looked at it , Gotta admit looking at it's making me hungry lol, Ahhh I was invited to join that .... As someone who uses "There" instead of "Their" I figured I would be pretty bloody hopeless at that . –Davey2010Talk23:49, 17 February 2015 (UTC)
King's Rochester
Hi Davey. I've just reverted user:Oscarthewise on Rochester, Kent. I then came to King's Rochester and noticed that it was a senior editor, yourself, that had made the change. "The King's School" is the correct, formal and historic name of the institution. "King's Rochester" is a a PR name for use on slogans, advertising and the media. The question then is: should an encyclopaedia use the correct name or a PR name? As the senior editor involved I'll leave it up to you. Martin of Sheffield (talk) 00:14, 18 February 2015 (UTC)
Hi Martin, Obviously the correct name - I hadn't even realized it was a PR thing - Just assumed they had basically renamed themselves,
My apologies for that - I perhaps should've dug deeper before assuming!, Thanks for your message - I shall revert! :)
They may be an ancient school and a charity, but since they get no state funding they are to an extent driven by bean counters and publicists like all businesses. To be fair I think part of the reasoning is to get a short snappy name that distinguishes them from the other Henrician King's Schools: Worcester, Peterborough, Gloucester, Chester & Canterbury. Martin of Sheffield (talk) 19:11, 18 February 2015 (UTC)
I'm afraid you will have to add milk yourself if you like your coffee white!
I have removed your name from the editathon list. At Wikimedia UK we are currently experimenting with the Education Program Extension, and before receiving the note you dropped on my talk page I did not realise that enrollment was not user-reversible. So, your feedback is very useful and so you get a cup of coffee rather than a fish. Fabian Tompsett (WMUK) (talk) 11:18, 20 February 2015 (UTC)
Hi Fabian, Brilliant thanks ever so much :),
I'm very surprised it wasn't reversible so it would be good if there was a "Remove yourself" or a similar button,
Haha thanks for the coffee - Just woke up so bang on time ,
Hi Davey, Its no problem, but it must be a pain having too keep reverting the edits. Thanks for the compliment, I have left you a comment on my talk page, thank you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Kris, Victoria = 5 (talk • contribs) 00:07, 21 February 2015 (UTC)
It is unfortunately, You're welcome - I feel awful reverting people who have edited constructively,
Yup, Meh don't worry about it I'm used to it - Although seeing as I've only named myself "Davey" here I can generally tolerate it - Just thanking my lucky stars I wasn't officially named it :) –Davey2010Talk03:59, 21 February 2015 (UTC)
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Ahhh, The template is as far as I know only for the creator ... Not for everyone who's edited it ?, Ah well thanks for the heads I'll see what I can find lol –Davey2010Talk21:29, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
Hi Davey2010: Just a heads up about Max Schrems. After you closed the AfD discussion, the AfD template was not removed from the article. I have removed it (diff). It seems likely that you're using the close afd script, but sometimes the AfD template needs to be manually removed from articles for various reasons (internet timeout, Wikipedia delays, etc.) As such, please consider double-checking the article pages (including talk) after closing discussions. Thanks, NORTH AMERICA100017:53, 24 February 2015 (UTC)
Hi Northamerica1000 - I've always checked but just lately I've been forgetting too as I tend go through the log and close one after another (Guess I should close, check, close etc etc), Anyway many thanks for removing it - Much appreciated, –Davey2010Talk18:31, 24 February 2015 (UTC)
RfA
Hi. Thank you for contributing to the process we use for electing our administators. Please remember that the RfA page is for offering your comment regarding the suitability of the candidate. Anything else is off topic and belongs elswere. Happy editing! --Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 23:31, 25 February 2015 (UTC)
With all respect Kudpung He's opposed a hell of alot of RFAs lately hence Admins, Myself and everyone else questioning him, If he Opposed AND Supported they'd be no issues .... but he hasn't - I will admit yesterdays pile on was a bit much and perhaps unneeded but at the end of the day If he Opposes every single RFA that appears then he deserves the questioning (to some extent),
It's a 2 way thing - Him opposing is disrupting, Us all questioning him is disrupting,
I understad your concern, really I do, however, it's not a 2-way thing, it's a question of everyone wanting this. You'll never change the voting habits of some users - some of us have been around here a long time and know. I am the only user who has been constantly concerned with the quality of voting at RfA for over 5 yars and I know. If you have issues with a user's pattern of voting, the place to take it up with them is on their talk page, but even there you will have no success with users who have been aroud longer than you. You'll just encourage them to continue even more in defiance. If you want to scare new candidates away from running for adminship, a sure fire way is turn every vote - whether you like it or not - into a long discussion, especially ones tht degenerate in general discussions that belong very much elswhere. I would have voted on that RfA, but until someone takes the initiative to remove all the off-topic chat somewhere else, the candidate is going to have to do without my vote. Put it this way: what if it were your RfA? --Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 00:41, 26 February 2015 (UTC)
That's actually a very good point I guess it is everyone wanting the last word,
I will admit especially lately it's become a bit much with everyone piling on him - We all (me inc) say "The RFA needs to change" but I guess we sure as hell aren't helping its process here!,
Exactly if it were my RFA I to put it bluntly "Would want all that crap moved elsewhere", No one wants there RFA turned from them in to huge discussion over 1 Oppose,
Anyway I'll perhaps quit with the comments as lets be honest they're not helping anyone,
Anyway thanks for your message as well as for your reply - Much appreciated,
Hi Jim, I noticed you've thanked me quite alot and I've hardly ever thanked you so thought I'd go mad and thank you alot - Some say it's abuse of the Thank Yous, I say It's me being kind :D –Davey2010Talk06:41, 28 February 2015 (UTC)
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Joking aside I apologize if at times I come across harsh - It's never my intention,
When nominating articles you need to find sources before nominating - If you have found some and they turn out to be useless you need to say or again if you have looked and found nothing again you need to say otherwise everyone's just going to assume you haven't bothered looking at all,
Thanks for the swift reply. I am an extremely busy new page patroller, and I tend to start marking and reviewing pages en masse on occasion to relieve the massive backlog of unreviewed new pages that often collects, so after a long time tagging and editing, I tend to get a bit monotonous while working at NPP. But thanks for the discussion closure, since correct judgments need to be made by someone. smileguy91Need to talk?21:29, 1 March 2015 (UTC)
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I'm talking about the Bates family. Daughter Alyssa married John Webster and they're expecting a girl. I thought you would like to add their daughter's name - Allie Jane. That's why I gave you the link. I've seen pictures of the nursery with "Allie Jane" written on the wall. I can find it if you need more proof. 74.58.164.84 (talk) 04:10, 14 March 2015 (UTC)
After assuming this was talkpage related and going through your contributions I finally figured out you meant the edit request at Bates family - I obviously can't remember what I done here on the 25th January (I don't think anyone can!) so it would've helped alot if you had linked it all in the first place but anywho - Could be wrong but as far as I know names don't get added, Cheers, –Davey2010Talk04:19, 14 March 2015 (UTC)
As far as I know baby names don't generally get added to articles, But either way I'm not fussed so if you believe the name should be added then add it, Thanks, –Davey2010Talk 20:48, 15 M<arch 2015 (UTC)
Bradley Given Bates, son of Zach and Whitney is mentioned, along with his birthday and current age. As for adding the newest member to be's name, I would if I could, but the page is protected and I can`t edit it. 74.58.164.84 (talk) 18:49, 16 March 2015 (UTC)
I was actually making some amendments to the article to show notability. The school has the largest Resource base provision in the north of England, which I think would make it notable.
TimMassey — Preceding unsigned comment added by TimMassey (talk • contribs) 22:49, 6 March 2015 (UTC)
My children go to the school, yes, but not to the resource base. Why would the the resource base not make this school notable? If you are unaware, the Resource Base caters for children with moderate to severe learning and behavioral difficulties.
It's obvious you work for the school, Nope that wont work either, You've been here since 2009 so you by now should know all about WP:COI, I would strongly suggest you stop editing the school and just edit articles you like, Thanks and Happy Editing. –Davey2010Talk23:09, 6 March 2015 (UTC)
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There's a specific speedy tag for closed XfDs - it's G6 {{db-xfd}}. Just so you know. Also, it'd be nice if on bundled nominations you removed the AfD tag from each article (but someone will get them soon anyways probably). Cheers, ansh66604:31, 11 March 2015 (UTC)
Thanks I'll use it!, Well I've clearly not realized it was bundled so it'd be nice if you pointed me to the actual AFD instead of moaning over it!. –Davey2010Talk04:40, 11 March 2015 (UTC)
Ansh666 - Sorry I shouldn't of bit your head off there, (Need sleep me thinks), Not sure how I never noticed them but thanks for spotting it - Much appreciated :) –Davey2010Talk05:05, 11 March 2015 (UTC)
Check discussion
Hi, can you please check [Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Bikini_Luxe_(2nd_nomination)|here] I have provided some links that may help your !vote. Thanks! --Karlhard (talk) 12:51, 14 March 2015 (UTC)
Regarding your rude, unnecessary comments here [7] ("The nom should've just been WP:BOLD and redirected herself ... It's a waste of my time if you agree to redirecting but don't bother doing it......") First of all, who says I'm a "her"? Secondly, I didn't realize I could do it once I nominated it for deletion. AGF and "...lend a helping hand", yes? -- WV ● ✉✓05:09, 15 March 2015 (UTC)
Winkelvi - I've removed it and I apologize for what I'd said - I guess I assume everyone knows it all when they don't, I also apologize for the previous reply - I'm never usually a grumpy shit believe it or not ,
Yup you can either withdraw, merge or redirect yourself although If you'd rather not that's absolutely fine - Please don't take my prev comment personally - I love closing AFDs so it's all good and any nom suggesting something is obviously not a waste of time at al :)
Hey - I didn't see your apology until now, when you just removed it. I appreciate it, sincerely. Can we try again? Olive branch and all that? -- WV ● ✉✓05:48, 15 March 2015 (UTC)
Damnit sorry - I thought you decided to ignore it so thought meh I'd bury it under the carpet .... like all my problems IRL , Aaaanyway just readded it back and you're more than welcome :) I'd love to start again - Life's too short for arguments especially on here –Davey2010Talk05:54, 15 March 2015 (UTC)
I'm not quite sure why you undid my changes to the Bournemouth article. All I did was restore the cited doc that had been replaced by Michael Glass using a false statement. He also had to change the distance to km and use a flip to show the original mile values. Well, with the original doc, which is NOT a travel brochure, but is the authoritative website of the body charged with managing the coastal site, the distances can be changed back to the original miles and the "flip" statement thus removed. I hope that makes sense.
I know the image is not o good quality, it was taken at 4pm with bright sunlight. I hope to snap a few more in the coming week or two, hopefully, this time, it would be of better quality [Same phone will be used to click though]. Sorry about the misunderstanding, but I think the image is of higher significance on that page than some others, due to the nature and intent behind the advertising. Cheerio, and Happy Editing. --Rsrikanth05 (talk) 21:49, 19 March 2015 (UTC)
Had it not been for the source you provided I would've simply removed it again but the article needs sources and you provided one with the image so only makes sense for me to leave it, As for it being "higher significance on that page than some others" ... Well I'm not even going to comment on that seeing as you're the uploader, Anyway thanks and Happy editing, –Davey2010Talk21:57, 19 March 2015 (UTC)
I added that image only because of the source. Buses in Mumbai have been covered with ads for over a decade, and that is no different from other any other place. :) --Rsrikanth05 (talk) 22:01, 19 March 2015 (UTC)
Haha I guessed so :), Please don't take it personally - I'm also a photographer and some of my images aren't perfect so don't worry :), Happy editing –Davey2010Talk22:04, 19 March 2015 (UTC)
No worries. Given that I've finally found someone who edits on buses, maybe we can work on a GA or a DYK in future. :) --Rsrikanth05 (talk) 22:12, 19 March 2015 (UTC)
I just wanted to draw your attention to something, just so you are aware of it.
I've noticed that an editor named 'Matthew, got a 3' has recently made a few edits on the page "The Dumping Ground (series 3)", which as you may remember has had problems with persistent vandalism.
Looking at the user's contributions (at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/Matthew,_got_a_3.), it becomes clear he/she has also edited some New Zealand X Factor pages. The only reason I am telling you this is because it has made me suspicious of this user.
Previously the Dumping Ground page has been edited by the users 'Linde (T1) Gaytri (T2)' [8] and 'Kris, Victoria = 5' [9], both of whom have been banned for their persistent vandalism on this page. I have noted that all three of these users (including the Matthew user) have edited pages relating to both the New Zealand X Factor and The Dumping Ground.
This new Matthew user has only begun editing the Dumping Groundage recently, following the closure of the Kris account. Given the timeframe, and the fact that the three accounts are linked by numbers (Linde was 1 and 2, Matthew is 3 and Kris is 5), I suspect they are all the same person.
Whilst I don't know the terminology too well, I suspect this 'Matthew, got a 3.' account may be a sock puppet of Linde. I don't know the procedure for incidents like this, and the user hasn't done any damage yet, but I thought I'd tell you so you can take whatever actions you want.
Hi Davey. I'm having problems with another user, but I thought I didn't need to make a new topic as it might be the same person. I'm not sure if you're allowed to block IPs or have any way of doing this, but the IP address https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/86.143.195.160 has been editing the Dumping Ground series 3 page for the last day or two, adding unsourced information about the new character of Sasha, and the airdate of the next episode (they've made seven or eight edits throughout the whole of today). Given that the next episode airs on an unannounced date in the Autumn and that we have no official news on the character of Sasha, this is false information. I'm also pretty sure this is the information that was being added by the three linked accounts that have been suspended. I keep reverting their edits but I don't want to start an edit war or have to constantly revert this user's edits. Is there any way this IP address can be blocked? If not, or if you're not the right person to ask, I'm sorry for bothering you. Sylvestermccoyfan7 (talk) 21:27, 21 March 2015 (UTC)
Hi Sylvestermccoyfan7, It looks like the IP's unrelated but either way there's not much anyone can do other than warn, and or get the pages protected, Cheers & Happy editing 21:33, 21 March 2015 (UTC)
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Thank you for the info. This is new to me and I'm still leaning a lot. I'm glad I've got notified otherwise I'd keep doing the same mistake all over again !! Soumia Er (talk) 21:25, 21 March 2015 (UTC)
You're welcome, "MattyBRaps" doesn't have an article here hence me reverting you, You need to be careful with adding unrelated pictures to BLPs as it can get you blocked, Anyway thanks for the barnstar - Happy editing :), Thanks –Davey2010Talk21:35, 21 March 2015 (UTC)
Haha glad you liked it - I'd love to see it redirected but unfortunately we're not allowed to have a sense of humour here , I'm sure "No sense of humour" was the first pillar here at one point! , –Davey2010Talk06:00, 22 March 2015 (UTC)
Hello! I am continuing to find and make improvements to this encyclopedia article. Since it is considered poor form to canvass for votes (or, I presume, revotes), I would ask only that you revisit the article. Cheers! —ATinySliver/ATalkPage20:51, 26 March 2015 (UTC)
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Thanks Steel1943, Well it was either leave it be and then we all have another argument on some noticeboard down the line or I revert and everyone lives a happy life.... Although "a happy life" on this place is certainly questionable , Anyway thanks for the barnstar - Much appreciated :) –Davey2010Talk01:48, 24 March 2015 (UTC)
In response to your closing message, if you had looked at the article history, you would have seen that I diddo the redirect.Twice. And got reverted by the article creator.Twice. Maybe I should have taken it to WP:RFP instead of AfD--if the creator insists on reverting again (or maybe even if not), I will do just that, with the extra ammunition that the AfD result provides. But don't think I tried to AfD first and ask questions later. --Finngalltalk05:46, 31 March 2015 (UTC)
Finngall - In that case I apologize - Usually if the nom wants to redirect they never do it beforehand at all, I've been closing for roughly a year and in that time no one has ever redirected beforehand, Anyway I apologize for assuming you didn't, Removed it, Thanks & Happy editing, –Davey2010Talk07:48, 31 March 2015 (UTC)
Hi Northamerica1000 - Thanks for the reminder - Unfortunately I've not received a ping this time and - problem is without the pings i simply forgot to !vote there (Here & there I've not got pings and it's only thanks to editors putting "Pick 3" that I remember to vote)
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Other than the Obama incdent I've reverted all of my AFD tags as soon they've appeared so they remain unaffected ? –Davey2010Talk04:16, 1 April 2015 (UTC)
I've performed a minor correction to the Frozen nomination...I assume {{humor}} should have gone inside your AfD close, not outside. For a moment, it made the preceding nomination in the daily log appear to be an AFD AfD—even though it was actually a serious one. Altamel (talk) 06:15, 1 April 2015 (UTC)
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Hello, Davey. I'm very confused by your non-admin closure as speedy keep of a discussion with 3 people feeling it doesn't meet notability. If you felt my reasons hadn't been written clearly enough, you could have pinged me and asked for clarification rather than this, which will waste everyone's time starting it up again. Unless there is something else I've missed? Best wishes and thanks for the work you do, Boleyn (talk) 16:09, 1 April 2015 (UTC)
Hi Boleyn - You basically had removed everything here [11] and put Withdrawn so on the AFD log it looked like your Withdrawn !vote was either on top of an afd or below it .... If that makes sense, So I assumed you added withdrawn at the top of the "Nicaragua" AFD but you obviously hadn't, Thanks and thanks for the work you do too :) –Davey2010Talk16:12, 1 April 2015 (UTC)
Ah, thanks for explaining, I only ever look at the AfDs individually so it never occurred to me that it could look confusing on a full list of AfDs. Are you able to remove your closure? Boleyn (talk) 16:22, 1 April 2015 (UTC)
I'm curious: what exactly has changed in this set of edits that actually made some sort of difference? I always use Twinkle for AfD noms and I can't see any substantive difference here. If there is something substantive, the Twinkle people need to know about it. Or are they already aware? - Sitush (talk) 20:00, 2 April 2015 (UTC)
There was a lot of [[[[]]]] and {{{}}}}'s but looking at the history it looks as if it was fine before?, The AFD looked malformed so I have absolutely no idea what the hell's happened then? –Davey2010Talk20:08, 2 April 2015 (UTC)
This was how it looked [12] but when I saved the edit without previewing I hadn't fixed anything, I have no idea but I'll have to keep an eye on it, Thanks for notifying me, –Davey2010Talk20:11, 2 April 2015 (UTC)
No probs. I was born profoundly deaf but had a dreadful moment thinking that my eyesight had also gone seriously askew in the space of a few hours! - Sitush (talk) 05:13, 3 April 2015 (UTC)
Ah thanks for notifying me, I was supposed to have ticked "Enable email from others users" .... Somehow managed to tick "Treat the above as wiki markup." instead - Well I best go to bed before I cause another nuclear disaster . –Davey2010Talk06:09, 5 April 2015 (UTC)
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An AfD closure should only be made by a person who can carry out the verdict. Therefore, I added A7 to the delete reason so that we're covered both ways. Feel free to delete this when you've seen it (mind you, you can't before anyway...) 8-) Peridon (talk) 22:39, 7 April 2015 (UTC)
Hi Peridon, My apologies I simply enjoy helping out here but now I think about it I shouldn't of closed it as such, Meh we all make mistakes here, Anyway thanks for the heads up there :).
Melanie - There would be no point in trouting as that does more harm than good especially on this very talkpage - I made a mistake and I admit that. –Davey2010Talk23:06, 7 April 2015 (UTC)
Trouts are intended to be light-hearted - as between friends. And I do consider you a friend, so I hope you weren't offended by my comments. --MelanieN (talk) 03:05, 8 April 2015 (UTC)
MelanieN - Unfortunately I see them more as a warning and personally I prefer editors to actually explain my mistakes rather than just slap me with a warning or trout as to me it accomplishes nothing but that's just me ,
Sorry If I bit your head off earlier - Just stressing over RL things ,
Arr thank you and I consider you a friend too (I would say I consider you my "homie" but unfortunately I'm "un-gangsta" as they come! ),
Alakzi - Thanks, I'll admit the warning part was a tad harsh, I was just somewhat worried that the message would be ignored but then again if he blanks and noinates I guess he'd get an official one anyway,
I just couldn't see the point in blanking and then nominating ? .... Doesn't make the slightest bit of sense but then again place is full of surprises , Anyway you're welcome :), Thanks. –Davey2010Talk02:02, 14 April 2015 (UTC)
Removing irrelevant content from AFD'd filmographies
Hello. I wanted to comment on my "moronic" removal of irrelevant info from the music group filmographies I AFD'd. Maybe you're right and I shouldn't have done that, but the info didn't belong there, period, so there was no problem with it being removed. I was careful to not "disrupt Wikipedia" to make a point. I did it because there is a problem with another filmography AFD in which one editor refuses to allow removal of any inappropriate content from a ridiculous filmography and then maintains that it should continue existing because it's "too long" to fit in the group's article. I was trying to simply show that none of these music group filmographies I AFD'd needed standalone articles by showing just how much content would remain in the articles after all the inappropriate info was removed. Maybe it wasn't the best course of action but it wasn't done as a result of being "moronic", and I honestly thought it was for the best. You disagree and I respect that; I won't revert your changes. Kpop is just...you have no idea. People will start freaking World War III to keep as much stuff as possible on their favorite group splashed all over Wikipedia. Anyway, thanks for your contributions to the discussions and your overall work on Wikipedia. :) Shinyang-i (talk) 17:00, 14 April 2015 (UTC)
I completely understand but in general your way is considered disruptive unfortunately but meh past is the past as far as I'm concerned :), Anyway thanks for the explanation,Happy Editing. –Davey2010Talk17:45, 14 April 2015 (UTC)
Sure thing. Just a heads up: at the discussion, you stated "Not sure how I never found naff all but there we go". Usable sources are often present by clicking on/selecting the links in the Find sources template that is atop AfD discussions. I figured I'd let you know this here, rather than at the discussion. Cheers, North America100021:12, 14 April 2015 (UTC)
I reverted the NAC that you made on the Khiabani AFD. The article in question had not been speedily deleted, and until it has been deleted it is not appropriate to close the AFD. Regards, GregJackPBoomer!02:00, 16 April 2015 (UTC)
If consensus is to Speedy it and the CSD tag has been on it for over 2 hours it then makes sense to close as it will be deleted but to keep you fucking happy I'll fucking rv. –Davey2010Talk02:01, 16 April 2015 (UTC)
Theamazo - Sorry for the delayed reply been away all day & just got back, Please don't take this the wrong way but you're telling me because?, As you'll see from my Userpage I tend to watch there vids so the last thing I'm gonna do is send it back to AFD, :) –Davey2010Talk18:52, 19 April 2015 (UTC)
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Hi. You just reverted My edits to Elle Fanning, with reason "Unsourced". You can find the infomation I added, on her IMDb profile ([13]). So I've undone your edit. -(Redacted) 07:54, 22 April 2015 (UTC)
(Redacted) - Your additions were unsourced at the time, and IMDb isn't a WP:Reliable source,
I'm really sorry. I didn't know that IMDb isn't a Reliable source. That's why I undone your edit. If you've wasted your time because of me I'm sorry about that -(Redacted) 13:34, 22 April 2015 (UTC)
Hi Praemonitus, It's fine no worries :), Even if the nominator had added a link or specifically stated the redirect article I wouldn't of had any issues :),
Until now I had no idea "#Dealing with minor planets" existed (I simply opened the link, Saw the essay and then closed it) So perhaps a link to that section is needed so people who aren't familiar with planet-related articles know what they're doing ,
...Have you ever had any desire to be an admin? I'm not saying that I'm going to nominate you any time soon, but I see some qualities in your edits that seem like qualities of a good admin. Steel1943 (talk) 00:19, 30 April 2015 (UTC)
Hi Steel1943, Thanks for the compliment :) - I'd love to be an admin but unfortunately I do get annoyed/frustrated very easily & don't have much patience either, Don't get me wrong we all get annoyed here but even IRL if something doesn't go my way I get hacked off easily, At the end of the day I honestly believe me being an admin here would just be a car crash I honestly do,
I can't say that I don't understand you because ... I do. Once upon a time, I wanted to be an admin, then essentially changed my mind. There's a bit of peace of mind knowing that you can screw up, get frustrated, or leave suddenly and not have a magnifying glass pointed at you with thousands of eyes looking into it. I mean heck, I even took a 2-hour WikiBreak today due to frustration (thought it was going to be longer). Yeah, I completely understand! :) Steel1943 (talk) 00:39, 30 April 2015 (UTC)
Wow I'm genuinely surprised - I don't think I've ever seen you get frustrated on here :),
That's one thing I have noticed is that nowadays If for instance I'm hacked off and end up telling someone to FO or worse everyone usually knows it's cos I'm angry so no one says a thing which is great,
I know how you feel - I've gotten to the point before where I felt like "introducing the laptop to the wall" but I find having a cuppa outside is far more calming than losing your shit with an electronic device which you'll regret in an hours time ,
Please forgive my intrusion, to the extent of saying it's heartening to read such mutually-respecting comraderie. My regards to you both. This, especially since I think I'm going to have my first quarrel with Davy2010 :-) GcT (talk) 14:00, 3 May 2015 (UTC)
Djhuff @ AIV
Re: [15], paid editing isn't explicitly prohibited, but it is strongly discouraged. The user's doing the right thing by disclosing themselves as a paid editor on both their user (talk) page as well as the AfDs they're involved in. That said, if it gets out of hand, something on WP:ANI, for example, might be called for. *shrug*. Anyway, thanks for keeping an eye out =) --slakr\ talk /02:59, 30 April 2015 (UTC)
Hi Slakr, Oops sorry, I wasn't sure so thought it was best I mentioned it, Haha ANI's the last place I wanna visit! , Anyway thanks for explaining - Much appreciated :), Happy editing, –Davey2010Talk03:03, 30 April 2015 (UTC)
Just wondering why you removed your entry over at AIV? He's clearly only out to make his own complaints - his edit history shows that he's done the same on the EasyJet & Tata articles as well. I've just reverted him again on the CEX page.
I would report him myself, but before I do so, I'd like to know why you reverted yours.
Hi Chaheel Riens, It seemed to me like the report gone stale - There was more than one admin at the board blocking everyone above and below ihm, Even when the noticeboard had him left he was still there and to me it just seemed like he wasn't gonna be blocked, By all means If you want to re-report then please do :), Thanks, –Davey2010Talk08:24, 2 May 2015 (UTC)
Materialscientist has blocked him for a couple of days - must have been noticed elsewhere. Let's see what happens when it lifts... Chaheel Riens (talk) 11:02, 2 May 2015 (UTC)
Thanks for running a steamroller through that place. Speaking of other clean-up, I wondering, should no action occur in a few days, if you could mention this incident (the latest of three without adequate resolution involving that article) over at RfC? I could do it myself, but I'm more involved/less-neutral. Pax00:46, 3 May 2015 (UTC)
Haha you're welcome , No doubt I'll get some shit for it later tho!, Ah sorry I'm clueless to his antics as I've pretty much just stayyed away from it all (To be honest I wasn't even gonna comment on the merger) so it's probably best to ask someone who knows more about him and it sorry, Thanks, –Davey2010Talk01:00, 3 May 2015 (UTC)
Hi, Davey2010! I need your help with something. A new editor by the name of Bjcressy (talk·contribs) has been adding unsourced content to a number of BLPs, including the one for Charley Webb. I've already reverted his edits to this article twice, and don't wish to revert a third time (yes, I know BLPs are exempt from 3RR under certain conditions, but I don't think Bjcressy's edits rise to that level...). Could you take a look at the most recent addition(s) to that article from Bjcressy, and determine whether you think they should be reverted or not. (Aside: Oddly, Bjcressy's most recent edits to this article are showing up as "Automatically accepted" when I look at the revision history, which is weird as this new editor does not have "Pending changes reviewer" status...) Anyway, thanks in advance! --IJBall (talk) 02:19, 3 May 2015 (UTC)
Hi IJBall, They're being accept because I think he's reached the stage where the software or whatever thinks his edits are fine when in actual fact they're not?, I'm not sure, You're spot on his additions need sourcing which he's not bothered with so I've slapped an EW/Unsourced warning on his TP, Not sure it'll do bugger all tho. –Davey2010Talk02:31, 3 May 2015 (UTC)
Thanks for doing that! I think I may ask at the Help Desk how this editor's edits were "automatically accepted" though, as I don't think that should be happening to a new editor with no "Pending changes reviewer" status... --IJBall (talk) 02:36, 3 May 2015 (UTC)
You're welcome, Thanks for asking :), For some reason I was able to un-accept his changes despite myself already reverting ?, Perhaps it's a glitch I dunno .... It's Saturday so meh who cares , Anyway thanks and Happy editing, –Davey2010Talk02:48, 3 May 2015 (UTC)
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I put the "issues" label on the article because I was short of time, but the article does have multiple issues. I hurriedly mentioned one or two on the Talk Page, Do you really think the article isn't incomplete, and otherwise flawed, as is? It really does not rate the label saying that a number of things in it should be improved?
(I'm intrigued by the picture of the chicken .. oh nuts I forget its name, but a mouth-watering picture, and if you're ever near New York, ring me up and we'll try to find some.)
GcT (talk) 14:17, 3 May 2015 (UTC)
Hi GcT, I actually had no idea the "Issues" tag even existed!, The problem is the tag is completely unhelpful because it doesn't state what issues, How are editors expected to fix these "issues" when they don't even know what the issues are ?,
Personally I think it's better to tag the article with individual tags as to me it's far more helpful than just one tag.
Well I've apologized so hopefully everyone's happy :),
I wonder what I'll be dragged for next week - Perhaps someone will be offended with the colour orange in my signature .... Who knows! . –Davey2010Talk18:16, 3 May 2015 (UTC)
Listen, we've crossed paths many times over the last few years and as far as I can recall, our interactions have been positive. However, you posted a comment on Talk:Dinnerbone that, to be frank, offended me for the lack of civility. You know, I'm not one to hold grudges or report to AN/I, (like someone hastily did above), but I have developed a forthcoming nature since I took a step away from Wikipedia with semi-retirement to focus on my screenwriting career. I don't want any hard feelings to metastasize, so I wanted to tell you my perspective.
Again, we have had positive interactions in the past and for the most part, you are kind and friendly. I just wanted to present my perspective, is all. DARTHBOTTOtalk•cont01:02, 4 May 2015 (UTC)
Hi DarthBotto, As far as I can remember we've never crossed paths ?, Anyway I apologize for that comment - To be honest it is usually considered a waste of time but that said I could've worded it in a much much nicer way so I apologize for that- Anyway I'm following IAR & have struck it out :)
Oh yeah, we've commented on a lot of the same talk page threads, though nothing caustic. Thank you for all that- I really appreciate it. If you decide to run for adminship, I'll be happy to throw in my vote. :) DARTHBOTTOtalk•cont02:27, 4 May 2015 (UTC)
Ah right perhaps I've just not been paying attention I dunno , You're more than welcome - Thank you for not dragging me to ANI - Why the other idiot didn't bother coming here I'll never know but hey "stuff" happens
Arr thanks but I'll never go for adminship (See here) but thanks anyway :),
Haha if only everyone was like you - The amount of moronic reports at ANI is beyond stupid - As some friendly advice I strongly suggest ANI at all costs ... or for any noticeboard for that matter . –Davey2010Talk21:47, 7 May 2015 (UTC)
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I noticed your talk page post, along with @MrX:'s for User:GageSkidmore, with regard to photo uploads. I have encountered this same issue as well. He seems to upload duplicates of photos, likes to replace photos whenever and wherever he can, and never seems to upload a photo to the commons, and uses incorrect licenses. In some cases, such as Carly Fiorina presidential campaign, 2016, he insists on using his upload (not on commons either) as the campaign logo for the page, even though I stressed that his version isn't used anywhere in her campaign material as yet. This seems to be a recurring theme with this user. He also literally never explains his actions in his edits. His talk page is filled with complaints, and I think it amounts to disruptive editing. I'd like to see where you may stand on this, as to whether he should be reported and/or blocked. Thanks, Spartan7W§23:59, 5 May 2015 (UTC)
Hi Spartan7W - At the end of the day I honestly feel he ought to be blocked for it, It's WP:SELFPROMOTION, His name and the flickr image are all included in the other uploads so why would he wanna reupload just with "Gage Skidmore" on the end ?, He's been uploading to commons too and 2 of his files are up for deletion - I thought about nominating all of his images but I'm not nominating 50 odd images just to meet an idiotic admin who refuse to do bugger all and thus makes it a complete waste of time, Sorry rambling on . –Davey2010Talk00:23, 6 May 2015 (UTC)
I haven't really been following this photo upload/reload saga, but I have a few comments. His file naming is self-promotional, albeit under the guise of attribution and not in violation of WP:FNC as far as I can tell. He is also disruptive and non-cooperative. I, and other editors, have repeatedly asked him to use edit summaries, which he tacitly refuses to do. He also engages in edit warring quite a bit.- MrX00:54, 6 May 2015 (UTC)
Well he's used them today I wonder why! - Well I've started a 3rr thanks to him edit warring, Oh fun days. –Davey2010Talk00:57, 6 May 2015 (UTC)
Thanks for your prompt responses guys. I like to enrich articles with photographs myself, but I go to lengths to find others' works that are of good quality, composition, merit, etc. But he is self-promoting, edit warring, and doing things the way he wants and likes, he's not helping build a better, unbiased encyclopedia. You may also notice that in his User talk:GageSkidmore, he virtually never responds to anybody's posts. I'm just afraid of edit wars coming down the line. Everybody has a learning curve, but he's been around too long, and too consistently makes a mess. Spartan7W§01:56, 6 May 2015 (UTC)
Exactly I too try and find the best of images but when it comes to self promoting I refuse to use the photos but perhaps that's just me, Exactly had he bothered to have a discussion in the first place I wouldn't have needed to file it but there we go it's his own doing, Anyway thanks for everyone replying - Much appreciated :) –Davey2010Talk02:01, 6 May 2015 (UTC)
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Since none of the 3 admins that I asked have me a straight yes or no answer whether removing an afd comment was acceptable, I have asked ANI. I also see that you get into a lot of conflict with others. Please don't do that. Deepavali 2014 (talk) 05:43, 6 May 2015 (UTC)
Looking at the AFD the bestest thing I perhaps could've done was to move his vote as opposed to removing but to be fair I did try and help him but hey ho we all make mistakes here and we all learn from them,
Hi, Davey. Thanks for your message. I think the infobox on the Ariana Grande message interferes with our ability to put a useful image there. Infoboxes are optional, and this one contains only redundant information, so I recommend that we delete it and, instead, put back the image that I had there. Please examine my edit that you reverted, and if you agree, on reflection, then please make a comment of the Ariana Grande talk page and revert. If you still disagree, that's fine, and it means that there is no consensus for the change that I suggested. All the best! -- Ssilvers (talk) 15:15, 6 May 2015 (UTC)
Hi, Personally I think the infobox should stay as it - Had it been a stubby article then I'd agree but with the article constantly expanding I think at one point or another it'll only get readded back, Thanks, –Davey2010Talk15:27, 6 May 2015 (UTC)
Hi Super Nintendo Chalmers - Sorry for all the confusion - Basically an IP & editor were messing around with one of the templates on the article so thus that happened so it was nothing to do with Alakzi - When you reverted me and everything was normal I begun questioning my own sanity ,
Apologies for reverting you as using rollback on you (It was impossible to use Twinkle with the cock-ups),
Hi SNUGGUMS, Nope my fault entirely - I have auto-fill enabled so I don't have to do much typing .... but unfortunately the order changed so when I type "d" instead of coming up with "d" (for delete) the first thing was "date formats etc etc" and without paying much attention smacked enter and hey ho,
I'm somewhat of a sloppy editor around 4am
Well it's 8am and I need quite alot of sleep so best go to the land of nod before I cause a nuclear disaster
Closing merger discussions at that troublesome article
@Davey2010: At Talk:Rape jihad, could we get the "Proposed merge" and "Proposed title" threads "blue-box" closed (as the proposals are highly contentious, meaning no merge or move can proceed on the basis of !voting)? Their existence is enabling a couple of the still-unblocked disruptive editors to keep hatting the article with multiple-issue tag-pollution. Thanks in advance. Pax07:09, 10 May 2015 (UTC)
Hi Pax, Just about to go bed (it's 8am here ... I'm a lazy shit on weekends ) so I'll have a look around 3pm If I remember :), Cheers, –Davey2010Talk07:23, 10 May 2015 (UTC)
Hi Pax, Sorry to have to say this but I'd rather not close them as I've voted in them and plus It wouldn't surprise me if I was dragged to ANI - I've already been there for the most dumbest of things so don't particularity wanna go there again
Hi Davey. Sorry that I jumped on you at AN/I today. I was in a pissy mood and found the fact that the article in question is still (wrongly) around and causing problems to be annoying in the extreme. That doesn't excuse me being a jerk to you, which I was. I apologize. —Tim //// Carrite (talk) 18:20, 10 May 2015 (UTC)
Hi Carrite - Apology accepted, It's all cool we all have our off days on here, I completely understand some people don't want the article around but yeah it's one big divide I think, Anyway I apologize for also replying in a shitty way - I gathered you were annoyed so replying back in a shitty way wasn't my greatest idea to date but anyway all in the past :), Thanks for your apology - Means alot so thanks, Anyway Have a great day :), –Davey2010Talk18:37, 10 May 2015 (UTC)
Civility isn't always easy, especially when disagreements occur. Your level-headed approach to such instances is greatly appreciated and contributes to a positive environment here! Ormr2014 (talk) 21:27, 11 May 2015 (UTC)
Wow thank you Ormr2014, Totally agree civility in disagreements is hard to maintain but like myself the more you try to keep a lid on it the easier it becomes, But anyway thanks for the barnstar - Much appreciated, –Davey2010Talk22:42, 11 May 2015 (UTC)
Please warn editors who make edits like that, don't revert them as "good faith edits", and ask an admin to delete the revisions immediately. Accusations like that in a BLP article are very serious. –Chase (talk / contribs) 21:33, 12 May 2015 (UTC)
I hadn't even read what they wrote hence me A) Clicking AGF, and B} Putting "Source?"... I obviously should've paid more attention but meh I didn't accept thank god so all's good. –Davey2010Talk21:37, 12 May 2015 (UTC)
Some bubble tea for you!
I had one in the morning. They are really awesome. From 'awesome', you have been doing some awesome work at the AfDs. Here, take one and enjoy :) Cheers, — Yash!(Y)16:41, 13 May 2015 (UTC)
Arr thank you Yash :), For a second there I thought was another complaint so am happy it's not ,
BTW talking of awesome you sir have an awesome username :)
Anyway thanks for the tea, and Keep up the great work :)
Hi Davey2010-
Can you help/advise me on how to remove the 2 blank rows in the table? Having the hardest time figuring that one piece out and don't want to mess up the table any further.Testyguy33 (talk) 18:06, 13 May 2015 (UTC)
Thank you!
Testyguy33 (talk) 18:06, 13 May 2015 (UTC)
Hi Testyguy33, Umm is there any reason as too why you're removing the awards ?, Anyway sorry but I'm useless with the tables too . –Davey2010Talk18:10, 13 May 2015 (UTC)
Yes, Pharrell did not win a Grammy Award for the album. He only has 10 Grammy Awards, as verified by The Grammys and Recording Academy.
Hi, I tired to nominate the Ahmed Salim page for deletion, but discovered that a discussion on the topic has already happened and people voted for deletion (because of a lack of notability). Can you please delete the page? (or start a new discussion if you think it is necessary?) Thanks.--الدبوني (talk) 08:34, 14 May 2015 (UTC)
Sorry I tired to follow WP:AFDHOWTO but as an archived discussion page already existed, I'm wasn't sure how to finish the process? I should know how to do it but I don't...--الدبوني (talk) 23:30, 14 May 2015 (UTC)
Hi Davey2010, so sorry that your laptop has failed on you. I had a similar situation a few months ago. I hope you get your computer fixed and you can be active on Wikipedia as normal. What operating system and service pack are you currently (or was) using? I am currently using Windows Vista, which is the worst.
Hi CookieMonster755, Windows 7 and service pack 1 and I got it working by resetting the entire thing:) - It basically had a funny moment so usually force it off and on ... but when I turned it on it wanted to do updates so again switched it off and on and in the process buggered something up - I tried every possible wwy of getting in but it was BSOD each time
I had my last XP laptop for 7/8 years and despite it being dropped more than you can count it worked fine .... This laptop on the otherhand .... well dropped the laptop once and the charger exploded inside the laptop, The laptop even overheated and had to pay £30 to get the charger slot glued to the laptop , Don't ever buy an ASUS laptop - You'll regret it ,
I have heard Vista is awful - Fancy swapping laptops haha ,
So glad you got your computer working again but never turn off the computer when it's doing updates, it even says it on the computer screen I know that some laptops are strong enough to be dropped I am planning to get Windows 10 when it comes available. Thanks for the tip, will not buy a ASUS laptop. Personally I like Dell computers, but that's my personal preference :) £30 seems cheep to get a charger slot fixed. Good deal. Cheers, cheers! :P CookieMonster755(talk)15:36, 15 May 2015 (UTC)
I know but at the time I was busy and plus I have no patience , Guess what .... the previous laptop was a Dell ,
You can't beat Dell seriously , Haha well at the time money was short so it was very very expensive ,
Windows 10 looks epic - Glad they brought the taskbar back and plus it's roughly similar to Windows 7,
Tried Windows 8 and well I couldn't stand it , If I have the option of Windows 95 or 8 I'd probably go with 95 ,
Hahaha I couldn't have that as I'd shit myself everyday of it happening , I done over a thousaund updates on it today ... it then refused and after 4 hours of it saying "Failure to install updates, Reverting changes" I had to do System Restore which seems to have buggered something else up , I kinda thought hmm I'll reset the lot and everything will be fine .... It's been 1 step forward 2 steps back at the moment! , Anyway ranting on as always - Thanks for your message/condolences , –Davey2010Talk20:08, 16 May 2015 (UTC)
I was never good with these fixes. So whenever I would mess up something, technological or anything, I would follow these three golden words: Call The Guy :P — Yash!(Y)20:20, 16 May 2015 (UTC)
Sorry to hear of your issues. Last September while carrying bags to a hotel room, I was holding a bag with my old laptop resting it on the floor (in the lobby), not the normal way but the side of it that has the CD drive and USBs, was the only part touching the floor, then I dropped the bag handles and the thing fell flat on the floor. It survived a couple more months, but the fan sounded like it could explode any minute. --AmaryllisGardenertalk21:06, 16 May 2015 (UTC)
Oh my god!, Well you were lucky that it carried on working , I wonder if I dropped this laptop on the CD drive side it would be an improvement , Saying that a few months ago the fan started making a very loud odd sound yet it wasn't dropped or anything .... So perhaps it's a sign . –Davey2010Talk21:21, 16 May 2015 (UTC)
Hi, As far as I know if the article is a stub it's fine to add an image in the box but if on the other hand it's rather big then no.. one shouldn't be added,
On a personal note I often find having an image under the box with no accompanying text takes up unnecessary space ..... I've amended the logo and image size but I assume you're not too thrilled about that .... So what about if perhaps we had a gallery of images instead ?,
Hi - I think a gallery of images would be ideal: unfortunately we only have one image at the moment but I like the concept. Best wishes. Dormskirk (talk) 22:05, 15 May 2015 (UTC)
Hi, Damn, Well I'll do some hunting, I could put the image in a gallery but seems rather pointless just for one image , Anyway thanks for your message and happy editing, –Davey2010Talk22:11, 15 May 2015 (UTC)
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Brilliant thank you Padenton - Once I closed it I then realized it was obviously wrong but hoped someone would come along and correct it thank you , Happy editing, –Davey2010Talk21:05, 20 May 2015 (UTC)
Hey @Davey2010:! I noticed you were part of the discussion and responsible for the ultimate closure of said discussion in an AfD discussion in December 2014 about the page Katja Glieson after it was marked for deletion. It recently was marked again for proposed deletion by someone else for similar reasons. Upon reviewing, I do tend to agree with the argument set forth by @Jeremy0987:, even though the article has had the proposed deletion flag removed by someone else (probably because it's already been through the AfD process). I was not part of the discussion back in December 2014 and I think your main reason for allowing the article to stay was from a google news search. I've just done another one today, and the subject does not seem to be in the news at all, and upon reviewing many of the articles about the only notable video subject was in, the articles are more about the video rather than the subject. I'm relatively new to Wikipedia so I've been studying up to understand more about the notability requirements, and I'm not sure the article is warranted. Just wondering how we can perhaps escalate for review again. I tried to clean up the article and make it right but I don't want to waste my time if the subject really isn't notable, as I suspect the subject is not. Also, does page creator @Benjackson77: have any thoughts? Jslix201 (talk) 23:12, 20 May 2015 (UTC)
Hi, There seems to be quite alot on her although some are only mentions, Personally I think the subject is notable and does deserve an article but ofcourse If you feel different then please nominate it. –Davey2010Talk01:02, 21 May 2015 (UTC)
What's the best way to nominate it after AfD discussion has been closed? It already got denied from Jeremy0987's nom so yeah, i thought there was some review process to activate. I think notability is pretty questionable, given as you said it's really just mentions and there seems to be little interest in the subject specifically, the interest seems to be more about the video itself. The creator & other performer of the video series subject appeared in only once doesn't even have a wikipedia article. Thanks for the reply and help! Jslix201 (talk) 02:27, 21 May 2015 (UTC)
I have absolutely no idea why you went to DRV when I just said above you can renominate it ? ..... May aswell be talking to a brick wall. –Davey2010Talk14:23, 21 May 2015 (UTC)
Because I tried to and it kept getting deleted, the user specifically telling me I had to go to DRV. There seems to be some confusion by admins as to the proper procedure, as now it's in DRV, other admins said to go back to a traditional AfD entry. I assure you I was not ignoring you, I did as you suggested and someone else kept taking it away. Jslix201 (talk) 20:40, 21 May 2015 (UTC)
Ahh no you prodded it which is why it kept getting deleted, You needed to WP:AFD it which is the next step after WP:Prod,
I apologize if I came across shitty it's just it's happened before where I've told someone "Do x" and they can & do the complete opposite or whatever they want so thus feels like I've wasted my time but in this case it seems there's been confusion everywhere ,
Ohhhhhhh ok! lol. Yeah I understand your reaction! Well I've added my thoughts to the Review page, should I start another page at AfD? Jslix201 (talk) 22:00, 21 May 2015 (UTC)
It's entirely up to you really, To be honest I would've nominated it for you along time ago but I would probably !vote Keep which is why I haven't offered, But it's entirely up to you :), Thanks and Happy editing, –Davey2010Talk22:33, 21 May 2015 (UTC)
Moorsbus editing
Hello Davey,
As you probably guessed, we're a bit new to editing Wikipedia stuff!!! You'll gather who we are from the content, and why we're trying to post - (the comment that Moorsbus is a thing of the past does us no good at all!)
If, then, I start a new user account in my name, would you be happy with what we'd tried to post yesterday, and if so, can you let me have a look at what I wrote, again, please, 'cos I kept no record of it.....!#
Ta,
Eden Blyth. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Friends of Moorsbus (talk • contribs) 13:58, 22 May 2015 (UTC)
Hi Eden, Haha when you're new here it is a daunting place but it gets easier as time goes on :),
Anyway unfortunately no it can't really be added - You need to word it as if I guess you're a passenger if you get what I mean .... It has to be worded so it doesn't sound like a company wrote it,
You can see what you wrote by going to the article and clicking "History" or just by clicking here (I've linked to my reversion instead so you can hopefully see your edit in full which would be on the left of that page), Thanks, –Davey2010Talk14:18, 22 May 2015 (UTC)
Davey, thank you for this laugh. Oh my, I am wiping tears from my eyes, as it got me laughing that much. Seeing as I have such a downer day today, your comment truly came at the perfect spirit-lifting time. Wes Mouse | T@lk03:38, 26 May 2015 (UTC)
Hahaha oh wow! :), I just couldn't resist , I just couldn't stop laughing at the fact they recommend decent English yet there english is piss poor , Just when you think you've seen it all lol, Anyway Arr well I'm glad I've made you happy! :), Happy editing :) –Davey2010Talk04:05, 26 May 2015 (UTC)
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Dear @Davey2010:,
Recently , an unresponsive Wiki Administrator deleted my work. He hanged a massage on his Talk page User:JamesBWatson : " For personal reasons, I shall be editing Wikipedia at a much reduced rate for some time.I shall try to reply to messages here, but I may take a long while to do so. I am also unlikely to deal with any matters which would involve a lot of checking of editing histories, or other time consuming activity. If you need any help with administrative matters that can't wait, I suggest trying another administrator. "
He deleted my whole research & work of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Stunt .
I agree with him , it was deleted because of lack of references in 2011. He ( Administrator ) left a Massage G4: Recreation of a page that was deleted per a deletion discussion
But now , i'v added more reliable references & soucres. James Stunt clearly a Notable Subject for a Wikipedia Entry.
You can help me to improve it's contents. I'm not a experienced editor like you.
Please check the article again. He is now a Nobale subject. Even his wife Petra (a Notable Celebrity ) Holding her name on Wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petra_Stunt
Hi Khocon, With all respect not everyone is on here 24 hours a day,
Anyways JamesBWatson has already restored it although had he refused to do so there would be a valid reason as to why, also I'm not an admin so wouldn't of been able to restore it anyway,
Instead of going from one editor to another you may want to wait for that editor to actually reply first ......
@Davey2010: Yes he (User:JamesBWatson) reviewed the whole article & restored it. Got a massage from him. I was afraid & serious about his so-called talk page Massage. No , he is a responsive guy :). Thank you for quick reply.--Khocon (talk) 05:00, 11 June 2015 (UTC)
@Khocon: I see that from when you posted your request on my talk page to when you posted here saying that I was "unresponsive" and "not replying" you waited 24 minutes. There are actually times even longer than that when I am doing other things in my life than editing Wikipedia. The editor who uses the pseudonym "JamesBWatson" (talk) 20:22, 10 June 2015 (UTC)
@JamesBWatson: I thought , you were not available. You said it on your massage though (Talk Page). Really , i meant no disrespect James. It was a frustrating moment. I'm really sorry about it. Thank you for restoring it.--Khocon (talk) 05:21, 11 June 2015 (UTC)
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Please read Wikipedia:Non-admin closure - and in particular WP:BADNAC: "Non-admin closure is not appropriate in any of the following situations:... having expressed an opinion in the discussion or being otherwise involved". I have accordingly reverted your closure. Given the background to this article, and the possibility that the article creator will kick up a fuss (he/she has already alleged some sort of conspiracy over my participation in the AfD) it is important that we get it right. AndyTheGrump (talk) 01:07, 17 June 2015 (UTC)
Hi AndyTheGrump - The AFD is obviously gonna be redirected and I personally see no point in letting the AFD drag on and on when It can be closed, Sure I !voted in it but the outcome is plainly obvious which is why I closed it, Meh you disagreed and I reverted the article/tp close so all's good I guess :). –Davey2010Talk01:12, 17 June 2015 (UTC)
Yeah - if it hadn't been for the background (which you may not have been aware of) I might have let it slide. Though that isn't to say that I'd advise doing it again - it is against policy, and may backfire if someone wants to cause you trouble. Best to avoid handing the Wikilawyers free ammunition. AndyTheGrump (talk) 01:28, 17 June 2015 (UTC)
Ah sorry I somehow missed that part - Yeah If I knew you had crap with someone I wouldn't of closed it at all, To be fair tho if anyone ever had any issue with a closure I made I would ofcouse just reopen although it's not everyday I make controversial closures thank the lord , Anyway thanks for the advice :), BTW Sorry about this [16] - I was going through the log and seeing you revert annoyed me a bit but anyway thanks for your message, Happy editing, –Davey2010Talk01:36, 17 June 2015 (UTC)
This is getting pretty fucking stupid so I'll say this in the most simple of terms - You either go to WP:DRV or you accept the consensus and move on ... It's not that hard!. –Davey2010Talk02:36, 20 June 2015 (UTC)
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I think this was closed prematurely. There was no consensus. Keep votes expressed doubt, there were move votes, and there were two delete votes. Discussion was sparse. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Pirlo's Spoon (talk • contribs) 19:33, 18 June 2015 (UTC)
The Keeps outweighted the deleted so consensus was too keep, Sources provided by the Keepers all met WP:BASIC & WP:GNG, To be fair the AFD's been up nearly a month - Some AFDs gain discussions - Some don't - It's the way it is really, By all means go to WP:DRV but I stand by the closure, Thanks. –Davey2010Talk20:06, 18 June 2015 (UTC)
Do not delete my entry in the talk space. I am allowed to expressed continued opinion that the article should not be deleted.
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Secondly, consensus was not reached. "Consensus is not determined by counting heads" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Closing_discussions#Consensus. 3 votes to delete/merge vs 5 votes to keep. One of the keep votes was also less than a simple counting vote as he acknowledged that "there is little on which he has achieved other than rising to this role at quite a young age". ~Peterkingiron. That isn't a consensus. Add my vote to delete, clearly not a consensus.
Dude I was trying to remove the other Keep !vote which is redundant - Your post is fine, The consensus was to keep and the sources all establish notability so I can't see the AFD being closed any other way, So will you do us both a favour and just move on ? .... As I have told you can either go to WP:DRV or move on ... It's that simple. –Davey2010Talk01:02, 20 June 2015 (UTC)
I don't see how you can say there was a consensus when it was three votes against, 5 votes Keep, and one of which was qualified. How is that a consensus. That's a slim majority, not a consensus? Are you trying to achieve admin status or something? Either open it back up or escalate it. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Pirlo's Spoon (talk • contribs) 01:22, 20 June 2015 (UTC)
Please see WP:CLOSEAFD which states and I quote "Consensus is not based on a tally of votes, but on reasonable, logical, policy-based arguments." so basically numbers are irrelevent - It's the weight of the discussion that matters, I've expressed up above that I don't plan on being an admin anytime soon, Why would I wanna escalate it ? ... I don't have a problem with my own closure . –Davey2010Talk01:32, 20 June 2015 (UTC)
I'd quickly like to point out the box above that states "If you feel I've made an error closing an AFD & want it reopened / relisted please let me know," is merely a helpful guide - I don't open every single AFD requested unless I believe I was incorrect in closing it/them - As I said above I 100% stand behind this closure and if you disagree you need to go to DRV, Ofcourse you could wait 5 months and renominate it or you can move on which is actually a better idea .... Consensus was to keep and that's it, Happy editing. –Davey2010Talk01:38, 20 June 2015 (UTC)
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Regarding your post in the TfD RfC: disagreement is welcome, but three people who are frequent TfD participants and who regularly work with templates have volunteered their time helping to address a common problem, and you could decline their offer more thoughtfully and graciously. Opabinia regalis (talk) 06:12, 25 June 2015 (UTC)
Hi Opabinia regalis, Because I don't really work over at TFD I obviously have no idea but with AFD If you're not admin you don't close them as delete as it comes under WP:BADNAC, I perhaps could've worded my !vote in a nicer way but the point still stands - You shouldn't close something you can't physically delete, Anyway seeing as you were kind enough to delete this I've reworded it for you [17] :). Anyway thanks for your message and Happy editing :) –Davey2010Talk14:41, 25 June 2015 (UTC)
Thanks for rewording. Ha, I hadn't noticed you were also the initiator of that AfD - I was looking for a few good soft-delete trial balloons, since it isn't used much and I think it should be. So thanks for the example!
Since you're involved in NAC-ing AfDs, it's easy to generalize from there, but the admittedly wordy proposal is attempting to describe why an AfD-style process fails when applied to templates with many transclusions. Because there's an extra step between closing the discussion and deleting the template that doesn't exist at AfD, inability to delete immediately isn't a problem. WP:BADNAC is written with AfD in mind, which is why we're suggesting a change in how the NAC guidelines are interpreted. Opabinia regalis (talk) 21:58, 25 June 2015 (UTC)
Haha you're welcome :) Well I'm very glad you trialled it on that particular AFD :) (I should probably admit had you not deleted that I wouldn't of reworded my comment )
I apologize for the NAC part of my comment - I made it before I was aware of the AFD and completely forgot to remove it,
Personally I still disagree with non-admins closing but hey ho good luck with your proposal :)
Because I think it'd just cause confusion, I just believe anyone closing a discussion should be an admin first, I should've amended the TFD comment but I'm past caring , Screwed with it enough for one day . –Davey2010Talk22:39, 25 June 2015 (UTC)
Arr you're more than welcome Ser Amantio di Nicolao, You gained my trust the second you became an admin - Sure you'll perhaps make mistakes here & there but no one's perfect - I've been here 2-3 years and I still cock up so don't worry , Happy editing and Congratulations again :) –Davey2010Talk21:00, 26 June 2015 (UTC)
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, It's been like that for nearly 4 months[3] & had you not spotted it it would've been there even longer 
Done –Davey2010Talk 04:02, 18 February 2015 (UTC)
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