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== Keith deligero AfD ==
The '''Type 052B''' or '''''Guangzhou'' class''' destroyer (NATO reporting name: '''''Luyang'' I class''') is a class of multirole missile [[destroyer]] built by the [[People's Republic of China]]. Two ships have been built, with [[Guangzhou (168)|''Guangzhou'']] (168) and [[Wuhan (169)|''Wuhan'']] (169) both being commissioned into the [[PLAN]] in July [[2004]]. This class features a stealthy hull and significantly improved air defence systems, an area that had been a major weakness on previous ships designed by China. These ships represent a major improvement over the older generation vessels and reflects PLAN's need to have a modern destroyer.

Just to let you know there's already an AfD [[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Keith deligero|here]] for the article ;) <span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-weight:bold; #171717; font-size: 11px;"> - [[User:Sorfane|Sorf]]<sup style="color:#171717">[[User_talk:Sorfane|ane]]</sup></span> 13:39, 4 August 2008 (UTC)

== Sock case==
Just thought a discussion here might be useful as well to clarify some things (I dont want to fill up the case page).

1)Editing the same topic as a sock-user does not make a user a sock.
2)Accusing someone of being a sock after 5 edits is not useful, especially when all edits have been helpful so far and you may have scared off a useful contributor.

[[User:Ironholds|<b style="color:#D3D3D3">Ir</b><b style="color:#A9A9A9">on</b><b style="color:#808080">ho</b>]][[User talk:Ironholds|<b style="color:#696969">ld</b><b style="color:#000">s</b>]] 18:22, 4 August 2008 (UTC)
:Fair enough. If it turns out he is a sock i'll still hold the same opinion; the case you've brought is ridiculous. [[User:Ironholds|<b style="color:#D3D3D3">Ir</b><b style="color:#A9A9A9">on</b><b style="color:#808080">ho</b>]][[User talk:Ironholds|<b style="color:#696969">ld</b><b style="color:#000">s</b>]] 19:07, 4 August 2008 (UTC)
::He's made 5 edits. Judging him on the strength of those is what's ridiculous. Also, how does "The only edits outside of these two edits are made in regards to Keith deligero, a page whose deletion I proposed." relate; do you think he's stalking you? [[User:Ironholds|<b style="color:#D3D3D3">Ir</b><b style="color:#A9A9A9">on</b><b style="color:#808080">ho</b>]][[User talk:Ironholds|<b style="color:#696969">ld</b><b style="color:#000">s</b>]] 19:12, 4 August 2008 (UTC)
:::Then i'd point out the hundreds of articles that this account ''hasn't'' followed you too. If you really feel that you're correct i'd advise turning this over to a checkuser request, but with the evidence you've shown I guarantee they'll throw it out. [[User:Ironholds|<b style="color:#D3D3D3">Ir</b><b style="color:#A9A9A9">on</b><b style="color:#808080">ho</b>]][[User talk:Ironholds|<b style="color:#696969">ld</b><b style="color:#000">s</b>]] 19:16, 4 August 2008 (UTC)
::::The carriers haven't entered American waters yet. You're accusing them of being enemy carriers on the basis that they have engines, and so do german carriers, ignoring the number of allied ships with engines and ignoring all pointers that leaving dock at the same time as a german fleet does not automatically classify them as enemies. Does that analogy satisfy you? [[User:Ironholds|<b style="color:#D3D3D3">Ir</b><b style="color:#A9A9A9">on</b><b style="color:#808080">ho</b>]][[User talk:Ironholds|<b style="color:#696969">ld</b><b style="color:#000">s</b>]] 20:01, 4 August 2008 (UTC)
'''Comment:''' I would like to share my thoughts here as I was approach to do so earlier. I've checked the edits made by the suspect earlier, but strictly speaking, it doesn't display any ''strong & conclusive'' evidence to prove his acts of sockpuppetry yet. However, looking at Arbiteroftruth's long history in battling this [[User:ColourWolf|recalcitrant vandal]] & in getting his sock accounts blocked successfully on numerous occassions previously, proved he's familiar with ColourWolf's behavourial profile & mode of attack, which to some, with a heavy dose of [[WP:AGF]], may failed to notice or appreciate earlier. '''Unless CheckUser is used to prove (most unlikely), we can only let time or due diligence proved who was right or wrong later (aka 'Law of Karma') esp in trickier cases like sockpuppetry'''. Moving forward, I would like to suggest to Arbiteroftruth to update or expand with comprehensive chronological details i.e., likely sock accounts, list of past ANI cases, a ''specific mention'' of articles (not just categories) being attacked to date, other useful details etc, on your [[Wikipedia:Long_term_abuse/ColourWolf|existing record]] on ColourWolf's history of attacks as [[User:Huaiwei/Instantnoodles|per this example]], which may be helpful in proving your case strongly in future (do quote this record page often in future), esp to the skeptics or clueless folks, but also serves as a quick & easy point of reference for yourself & fellow vandal-fighters too. Fyi, I've added him to one of my little bots' scan list after a [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk%3APlagues_Of_Truth&diff=229810823&oldid=229583069 gentle reminder] was given to him earlier. On behalf of [[Wikipedia:SGpedians%27_notice_board|SGpedia]], I would like to thank Arbiteroftruth for his on-going [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia_talk%3ASGpedians%27_notice_board&diff=229767195&oldid=229602014 vigilance & concern] shown in protecting our Singapore-related articles so far. -- [[User:Aldwinteo|Aldwinteo]] ([[User talk:Aldwinteo|talk]]) 01:52, 5 August 2008 (UTC)

==Username==
* Thank you for your message Arbiteroftruth. I wonder if I change my name in ROMAN then it will appear in the Roman on Urdu wikipedia too ? is not so ? ............ Samarqandi. --[[User:سمرقندی|سمرقندی]] ([[User talk:سمرقندی|talk]]) 02:38, 6 August 2008 (UTC)


== Biting an Arabic-named user ==

Your recent reports on UAA have been directly against the [[WP:U|username policy]], culminating in your request to block سمرقندی for having a foreign name. Wikipedia welcomes editors from all places in the world.

Enough is enough. Please find something else to do instead of trying to block new users for bad reasons. [[User:Rspeer|'''<span style="color: #63f;">r</span><span style="color: #555;">speer</span>''']] / [[User talk:Rspeer|<span style="color: #555;">ɹəəds</span><span style="color: #63f;">ɹ </span>]] 02:41, 6 August 2008 (UTC)

:Oh, come on. First of all, [[WP:DTTR|don't template the regulars]]. I'm not particularly hurt by it, it's just nonsensical to leave me a message saying "Welcome to Wikipedia".
:I am not amused by your "violation of NPA" thing. It's not an attack for me to tell you to take responsibility for your actions on Wikipedia. When you flout a policy, it's not an attack for me to tell you what it is.
:And I honestly mean my suggestion -- there are zillions of ways to be helpful on Wikipedia, and you could easily find one instead of perpetuating this issue. [[User:Rspeer|'''<span style="color: #63f;">r</span><span style="color: #555;">speer</span>''']] / [[User talk:Rspeer|<span style="color: #555;">ɹəəds</span><span style="color: #63f;">ɹ </span>]] 03:14, 6 August 2008 (UTC)

=== Insight about the misunderstanding ===
As I re-read the first version of your message, I realize that the misunderstanding might have been bigger than I thought.

I recognize that you've contributed to the encyclopedia, and I welcome you to keep contributing. I also believe that you wouldn't have any particular problem with Arabic people, and a possible explanation is that you may have misread "Contributors are welcome to use usernames that are not spelled using the Latin alphabet" as "Contributors are forbidden to use usernames that are not spelled using the Latin alphabet" or something like that. That would be a small misunderstanding, and still wouldn't have led to the talking past each other that just happened.

The thing I've suddenly realized you may have misunderstood: were you not aware that UAA is for blocking people? That would explain why you think you're only "suggesting" they change their usernames, and why you think you haven't threatened any new users. It would be an understandable mistake, and if that's the case, please do tell me so. There has been some speculation that people on UAA don't understand that it's for block requests; it does say so on the page, but the vague title and the included "bot reports" section may give people the wrong impression. If this is what happened, it tells me that I should work with UAA to try to clarify the purpose of the page and prevent misunderstandings like this in the future.

[[User:Rspeer|'''<span style="color: #63f;">r</span><span style="color: #555;">speer</span>''']] / [[User talk:Rspeer|<span style="color: #555;">ɹəəds</span><span style="color: #63f;">ɹ </span>]] 03:24, 6 August 2008 (UTC)

:What should we do about it? Nothing. Your transliteration is interesting, but I really think that one user's name being a transliteration of another's is a non-issue.
:By the way, your assessment was basically right: I am often a cranky admin when it comes to usernames. I think the username policy is too often used to make newbies who are "inconvenient" go away. And if I don't take the newbies' side and firmly express my disapproval of cases where the username-blocking process is misused, then not only is a good-faith newbie likely to get blocked and get a terrible impression of Wikipedia, but others get the idea that that kind of block is okay (regardless of the text of [[WT:U]] and the pages of discussion that justify it).
:When you reported the Arabic name, you stumbled into a hot button for me. I've noticed it's always the Arabic names that get reported. Newbies with, say, Japanese names are totally fine. People trust them. But Arabic names? They make people get uneasy and start asking for username blocks. I may have unfairly maligned your motives by lumping you in with the subtle racism of username reporters as a whole.
:Finally, about the misunderstanding of the purpose of UAA. My hint is to think of it exactly like AIV. If you want to warn someone about their username, you don't need UAA (but you should be sure you're warning them about the right thing per [[WP:U]]). You only need UAA when it's so much of a problem that they need to be blocked.
:I hope this has cleared something up. Happy editing. [[User:Rspeer|'''<span style="color: #63f;">r</span><span style="color: #555;">speer</span>''']] / [[User talk:Rspeer|<span style="color: #555;">ɹəəds</span><span style="color: #63f;">ɹ </span>]] 07:20, 6 August 2008 (UTC)

::Oh, by the way, I think they are actually the same user. He used to have separate accounts that were سمرقندی on ur.wikipedia.org and Samarqandi on en.wikipedia.org, but now he's using his global account (a perfectly reasonable thing to do). Here's his Urdu userpage, loaded with barnstars: [[ur:صارف:سمرقندی]]. On his talk page you can see people addressing him as Samarqandi. So he's not actually a newbie and we're in less danger of scaring him off, but I still think this good editor should have a good experience with the English Wikipedia.
::Hopefully in time there will be enough people using their global accounts that users like سمرقندی will be commonplace and people won't worry. [[User:Rspeer|'''<span style="color: #63f;">r</span><span style="color: #555;">speer</span>''']] / [[User talk:Rspeer|<span style="color: #555;">ɹəəds</span><span style="color: #63f;">ɹ </span>]] 07:32, 6 August 2008 (UTC)

== [[WP:UAA]] ==

Just to say that I've removed {{user|SimonGlover Inc.}} - it's not a breach of policy to have a company name as your username per se - generally speaking we wait until the account edits to see if their edits are going to be promotional in nature. In this instance, the account has no edits, deleted or otherwise, so it's a bit harsh to block them at this stage. Thanks! <sub>[[User:Gb|Gb]]</sub><sup>[[User talk:Gb|T]]/[[Special:Contributions/Gb|c]]</sup> 21:11, 6 August 2008 (UTC)

== Your report to [[WP:UAA]] ==

[[Image:Information.svg|25px]] Thank you for making a report {{#if:Gluciani|about {{user|Gluciani}}}} at [[Wikipedia:Usernames for administrator attention]]. Unfortunately, your report has been removed due to the username not violating policy, or not being blatant enough for a block. Please remember you should only post infringements on this page if they are so serious that the user needs to be blocked immediately. Others should be discussed with the user in question first, for example using the {{tl|Uw-username}} template. A [[Wikipedia:Requests for comment/Usernames|request for comment]] can be filed if the user disagrees that their name is against the [[WP:U|username policy]], or has continued to edit after you have expressed your concern. Thank you. <!--Template:uw-UAA--> [[User:Is he back?|Is he back?]] ([[User talk:Is he back?|talk]]) 14:07, 8 August 2008 (UTC)

:Arbiter, it saddens me that you would report someone's real name as a username violation after all that discussion we had. Yes, you misunderstood the username policy and I accept your explanation, but now it's your job to ''stop'' misunderstanding the username policy. [[User:Rspeer|'''<span style="color: #63f;">r</span><span style="color: #555;">speer</span>''']] / [[User talk:Rspeer|<span style="color: #555;">ɹəəds</span><span style="color: #63f;">ɹ </span>]] 16:29, 8 August 2008 (UTC)

::And he did all that because he was named G. Luciani, or what? You ''are'' treating UAA as your one-stop blocking shop. Please, please, please use UAA for '''username problems only''', and read [[WP:U]] carefully if you don't know what a username problem is. [[User:Rspeer|'''<span style="color: #63f;">r</span><span style="color: #555;">speer</span>''']] / [[User talk:Rspeer|<span style="color: #555;">ɹəəds</span><span style="color: #63f;">ɹ </span>]] 00:11, 9 August 2008 (UTC)

==Hmm==
{{talkback|Xenocidic|A Favor To Ask}}
:It might be best to put some mileage between you and these errant UAA reports before you stand for RFA. Let me know of your thoughts on my talk page. Also, seeking a co-nom would probably be a good idea as well. –<font face="Verdana">[[User:Xenocidic|<font color="black">'''xeno'''</font>]] ([[User talk:Xenocidic|<font color="black">talk</font>]])</font> 16:53, 10 August 2008 (UTC)

==Posturewriter RFC==
Sorry to pester you on this, but could you re-read your Outside View at the Posturewriter RFC, with an eye to revision/retraction? I think you've misread the edit history; as others have said, there's no question of Posturewriter having been involved in sockpuppetry. [[User:Gordonofcartoon|Gordonofcartoon]] ([[User talk:Gordonofcartoon|talk]]) 18:11, 10 August 2008 (UTC)
:Thanks! Hope the exams are going well. [[User:Gordonofcartoon|Gordonofcartoon]] ([[User talk:Gordonofcartoon|talk]]) 20:20, 10 August 2008 (UTC)

== Reprodding ==

I have removed the {{tl|prod}} tag from [[JP Turner & Company]], which you proposed for deletion, because its deletion has previously been contested or viewed as controversial. [[Wikipedia:Proposed deletion|Proposed deletion]] is not for controversial deletions. For this reason, it is best not to propose deletion of articles that have previously been de-{{tl|prod}}ed, even by the article creator, or which have previously been listed on [[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion]]. If you still think the article should be deleted, please don't add the {{tl|prod}} template back to the article, but feel free to list it at [[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion]]. Thanks! <!-- [[Template:Deprod-reprod]] --> --[[User:UsaSatsui|UsaSatsui]] ([[User talk:UsaSatsui|talk]]) 07:11, 20 August 2008 (UTC)
*You put it back, hence you got the Template Of Doom (TM). Honestly, I hate these things. :( --[[User:UsaSatsui|UsaSatsui]] ([[User talk:UsaSatsui|talk]]) 17:16, 20 August 2008 (UTC)


== [[Richard Steel]] ==
I saw that you just turned down the Richard Steel protection request. I opened a 3RR report on this IP user at [[Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/3RR]] for his behavior (removing sourced material) from the article. They have also been making similar edits at [[Morningwood]]. I'm a fairly new editor and I'd appreciate it if you'd take a look and let me know if I've done the right thing (if you have time). [[User:SignOfTheTimes]] has been trying to keep the article factual and I stumbled into the whole thing. [[User:Movingboxes|Movingboxes]] ([[User talk:Movingboxes|talk]]) 08:04, 22 August 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for your quick response! [[User:Movingboxes|Movingboxes]] ([[User talk:Movingboxes|talk]]) 08:08, 22 August 2008 (UTC)

:Hello, I see you have been helping movingboxes in the Richard Steel/Morningwood debacle. I have been trying to add the fact that Richard Steel was infact in Morningwood, with numerable sources, I can provide more if you need them. And someone claiming to be Richard Steel's "representative" has been consistently removing it for months from both the Richard Steel and the Morningwood page. Even if this is indeed Richard Steel's "representative" that does not detract from the fact that he was a member of morningwood and that is a part of his biography. Perhaps you can help in the process, as I am just trying to make it right.
Thank you. <small>—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:SignOfTheTimes|SignOfTheTimes]] ([[User talk:SignOfTheTimes|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/SignOfTheTimes|contribs]]) 08:17, 22 August 2008 (UTC)</small><!-- Template:Unsigned --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->

==Block vs ban==

Regarding [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Catch496909&action=history this], you need to review [[WP:BLOCK]] and [[WP:BAN]], specifically the parts that discusses blocks vs. bans. Here's the relevant text, anyways: "Banning should not be confused with blocking, a technical mechanism used to prevent an account or IP address from editing Wikipedia. While blocks are one mechanism used to enforce bans, they are most often used to deal with vandalism and violations of the three-revert rule. Blocks are not the only mechanism used to enforce bans. A ban is a social construct and does not, in itself, disable a user's ability to edit any page." [[User:Tanthalas39|<font color="#CC7722" face="Papyrus">'''Tan'''</font>]] {{IPA|&#448;}} [[User talk:Tanthalas39|<font color="#21421E" face="Papyrus">39</font>]] 02:06, 25 August 2008 (UTC)

== User talk:Caperpike8 ==

Don't bother warning them. This is a series of block evasions that occured today. It's alwas the same pattern on a user talk page. Just report it from scratch. [[User:De728631|De728631]] ([[User talk:De728631|talk]]) 19:08, 26 August 2008 (UTC)
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== AIV report regarding 122.2.191.170 ==
Hello, I'm sorry but we are unable to act upon your report about this vandal because they are not active (as vandals) at this time. Please note the directions on the top of the AIV reporting page for further information. That said, thank you for your interest - keep editing, keep up the good work.--[[User:VirtualSteve|<strong>VS</strong>]] <sup>[[User_talk:VirtualSteve|talk]]</sup> 07:27, 8 September 2008 (UTC)

== Speedy Deletion Categories ==

I just wanted to give you a heads up on the some of the speedy deletion tagging you've been doing. Be sure to use the appropriate speedy category. G1 (nonsense) only applies to articles whose content is gibberish (something like "alkhdsfuahuwiuht"). [[Brock Jones]] falls under A7 - non-notable bio, instead of G1. That being said, keep up the good work! Cheers. <b><font color="darkorange">[[User:Tnxman307|TN]]</font>‑<font color="darkblue">[[User talk:Tnxman307|X]]</font>-<font color="red">[[Special:Contributions/Tnxman307|Man]]</font></b> 15:36, 10 September 2008 (UTC)

== [[The Pharmacy Practice Research Trust]] ==

Rather than delete the incorrect "hangon" tag on this page, I believe it would have been better to correct the newbie's incorrect usage. This user appears to be making a good faith effort to correct the article in question.<font color="red">[[User:WikiDan61|WikiDan61]]</font><font color="green" size="5px"></font><sup>[[User talk:WikiDan61|ChatMe!]]</sup><sub>[[Special:Contributions/WikiDan61|ReadMe!!]]</sub> 15:38, 10 September 2008 (UTC)
: I have contacted the author with some suggestions for improvement of the article (citations from external sources for the most part). I would suggest you do the same -- encourage the newbies! I agree that his name MIGHT suggest a vested interest in the organization. On the other hand, he might just be a Pharmacist who knows about this organization.<font color="red">[[User:WikiDan61|WikiDan61]]</font><font color="green" size="5px"></font><sup>[[User talk:WikiDan61|ChatMe!]]</sup><sub>[[Special:Contributions/WikiDan61|ReadMe!!]]</sub> 15:46, 10 September 2008 (UTC)

==AIV Report==
Please try and assume good faith with new users - You've reported two in a row which aren't quite vandalism. It might be an idea if you forbade yourself from using warning templates, and instead left a helpful note to the users on their pages. Thanks! [[User:Chase me ladies, I&#39;m the Cavalry|Chase me ladies, I&#39;m the Cavalry]] ([[User talk:Chase me ladies, I&#39;m the Cavalry|talk]]) 23:18, 11 September 2008 (UTC)
:No worries. Take for example [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Bonshor3&diff=prev&oldid=237818799 this edit] - It could well be a 12 year old boy playing around. Perhaps <nowiki>{{uw-humour}}</nowiki> would work better? Have a look at the tdifferent templates available and what you can use. That said, I see you've stopped a fair few vandals in the past - keep up the good work! [[User:Chase me ladies, I&#39;m the Cavalry|Chase me ladies, I&#39;m the Cavalry]] ([[User talk:Chase me ladies, I&#39;m the Cavalry|talk]]) 23:23, 11 September 2008 (UTC)
:(edit conflict)I was coming here to say much the same thing as ''Chase me ladies'', as both of your AIV reports show not enough [[WP:AGF|assumed good faith]]. We really appreciate your help in keeping the project clear of vandalism, but please be careful not to [[WP:BITE|bite]] new editors. --[[User:Kralizec!|Kralizec!]] ([[User talk:Kralizec!|talk]]) 23:34, 11 September 2008 (UTC)

== Damaged Goods (usage in society) ==

You've asked that [[Damaged Goods (usage in society)]] be speedily deleted as re-creation of a deleted AfD article. Could you please point me to the AfD in question? Thanks. --''[[User:Philosopher|Philosopher]]''&nbsp;<sup>[[User talk:Philosopher|Let us reason together.]]</sup> 23:49, 11 September 2008 (UTC)

== Xidan ==

I would like to ask you to reconsider your removal of the deletion discussion. As the article stands it clearly does not meet the notability or referenceability guidelines for this project.[[User:Chuletadechancho|Chuletadechancho]] ([[User talk:Chuletadechancho|talk]]) 22:31, 16 September 2008 (UTC)

I reverted the non admin closure of [[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Xidan]], see why in there. [[User:Equendil|Equendil]] <small>[[User talk:Equendil|''Talk'']]</small> 22:45, 16 September 2008 (UTC)

I answered your second-to-last comment on my talk page, furthermore I would like to apologize if you felt that I personally attacked you, a fact I must contest. I know that you are passionate about the Xidan article and wish you good luck in finding the proper sources, however your removal of the AfD and comment stating that "[sic] You'll take care of it from now on" came of as standoffish and as a [[WP:OWN]] issue, that's all I was trying to say. Good day.[[User:Chuletadechancho|Chuletadechancho]] ([[User talk:Chuletadechancho|talk]]) 22:50, 16 September 2008 (UTC)

P.S. I would appreciate it if you would provide the diff to the alleged personal attack so that I may be sure of what you're speaking of. Thank you.[[User:Chuletadechancho|Chuletadechancho]] ([[User talk:Chuletadechancho|talk]]) 22:51, 16 September 2008 (UTC)

Unfortunately you have the passion of someone who has a personal stake in the article. AfDs are not personal, and your immediate response was to assume bad faith and violate procedure by trying to close the AfD yourself then hurl a few personal attacks. You repeatedly tried to include sources which fail [[WP:RS]] and [[WP:V]] (wikis), and some other questionable behaviour. Other editors don't look upon that behaviour favorably at all. Due to your obvious passionate investment in the article, a neutral editor who can verify the sources would be preferential here.--[[User:Crossmr|Crossmr]] ([[User talk:Crossmr|talk]]) 04:30, 17 September 2008 (UTC)
:As long as you can first provide 2 solid sources which give the subject significant coverage (more than a name drop, more than a couple lines) then you can include of all xi dang in this article.--[[User:Crossmr|Crossmr]] ([[User talk:Crossmr|talk]]) 15:08, 17 September 2008 (UTC)
::No. The government article is not independent of the subject. Xi Dan is a municipal area and its in their interest to promote it for tourism. These types of sources while reliable can't be used to establish notability. I raised this point on the AfD. Notability requires significant coverage in multiple reliable sources independent of the subject. Travel guides are okay (As long as they're not written by the chinese tourism board), but they need to be significant e.g. more than any other random place gets. A special article about the place, a longer than 30 second spot on a travel TV show, etc, or any other article from a reliable source that is about this area (and doesn't have to be travel related, it could be examining another aspect of the area). None of the english links shown on the afd to this point had remotely shown notability.--[[User:Crossmr|Crossmr]] ([[User talk:Crossmr|talk]]) 15:18, 17 September 2008 (UTC)
:::You only need to provide 2 sources of significant coverage. The other 18 trivial and non-independent sources don't do anything to establish notability. As for the soho article see [[WP:OTHERSTUFFEXISTS]]. Every article has to stand on its own. If the soho article isn't properly sourced and you honestly don't believe it belongs here and you couldn't find sources for it you could nominate it for deletion, but given your behaviour surrounding this afd, it would likely be viewed as [[WP:POINT|disruptive]] by other editors at this time. As for it receiving the same coverage as other notable places, the places probably aren't notable for having appeared in that guide. If you can't find any source (and I don't care about the language) that gives something more than cursory and trivial coverage of this place, do you honestly believe that its notable?--[[User:Crossmr|Crossmr]] ([[User talk:Crossmr|talk]]) 01:25, 19 September 2008 (UTC)
::::You asked why I was being so picky about sources since the soho article didn't have any. That is precisely what otherstuffexists is about. Calling attention to another article to get the attention of this article shouldn't be done. The state of another article is completely immaterial to this article. As for your sources, the government source is not independent. You've been told this numerous times and cannot be used to satisfy notability. I've also told you why the travel guide isn't acceptable as a standard mention. You haven't provided anything.--[[User:Crossmr|Crossmr]] ([[User talk:Crossmr|talk]]) 04:26, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

==Personal attacks==
Please stop making personal attacks, keep it to the content not the user. I have made a complain at the [[Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents#Personal attacks by User:Arbiteroftruth (AoT)]]. Please direct any further comments regarding our dispute there and be polite in the future.[[User:Chuletadechancho|Chuletadechancho]] ([[User talk:Chuletadechancho|talk]]) 01:35, 17 September 2008 (UTC)

== Don't delete other people's talk comments ==

In the future please refrain from deleting other users talk page comments as you did here [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia%3AArticles_for_deletion%2FXidan&diff=238936393&oldid=238936292] without their permission. Even if you've corrected the issue you shouldn't remove my comment.--[[User:Crossmr|Crossmr]] ([[User talk:Crossmr|talk]]) 02:21, 17 September 2008 (UTC)
:You should always err on the side of caution and never delete another users comments unless there is a good reason (e.g. it contains a very obvious and blatant personal attack or BLP violation). Even then you should only strike/remove the personal attack if there is other text contained in the comment.--[[User:Crossmr|Crossmr]] ([[User talk:Crossmr|talk]]) 02:27, 17 September 2008 (UTC)

== Your comment proves my point ==

You seem to think that if you are right you can browbeat, accuse, and insult whoever you like. When you've apologized to everyone else you insulted, you might be in a better position to lambast others. Until then, I'm busy editing articles and improving them rather than accusing other editors of being biased liars, so if you'll excuse me I'm done with this issue and you. --<font style="color:#FFF8E7;background:#333399">&nbsp;'''Logical'''&nbsp;</font><font style="background:#E6E6FA">'''[[User:Logical_Premise|Premise]]'''</font><sup>[[User_talk:Logical_Premise|&nbsp;Ergo?]]</sup> 14:50, 17 September 2008 (UTC)
:: I'm telling you that if you aren't going to work with people politely, and that if your useful contributions are leavened with treating everyone else around you like crap because they disagree, yeah, it means nothing at all. That's called my opinion. Nothing else to discuss, sir or ma'am. --<font style="color:#FFF8E7;background:#333399">&nbsp;'''Logical'''&nbsp;</font><font style="background:#E6E6FA">'''[[User:Logical_Premise|Premise]]'''</font><sup>[[User_talk:Logical_Premise|&nbsp;Ergo?]]</sup> 16:12, 17 September 2008 (UTC)
::: ... and in hindsight, I would like to apologize if you thought I was being too hard on you. It's not that you are wrong. It's that the nature of this blasted place is that we get too caught up in what we do, and in knowing that it's right. A long time ago I used to be a deletionist until I realized all too often the problem is that people get emotional and then don't look at the facts. Could the other people in this debate acted better, hell yes. But I'm not going to waste my goddamned time on them, because a lot of them aren't bothering to create, or add, or build. When we are at least civil to one another then the merits have to be judged solely on the facts -- and that will make a better encyclopedia. As far as the AfD and AN/I, I've commented on them both favorably.--<font style="color:#FFF8E7;background:#333399">&nbsp;'''Logical'''&nbsp;</font><font style="background:#E6E6FA">'''[[User:Logical_Premise|Premise]]'''</font><sup>[[User_talk:Logical_Premise|&nbsp;Ergo?]]</sup> 16:46, 17 September 2008 (UTC)

== Incivility and disruptive editing ==

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== surprise, surprise ==

I never expected it but thank you for the apology[[User:Chuletadechancho|CdC—Chuleta de Chancho]] ([[User talk:Chuletadechancho|talk]]) 23:30, 20 September 2008 (UTC)

==AfD nomination of Bernardino Esteves (character)==
[[Image:Ambox warning pn.svg|48px|left]]I have nominated [[Bernardino Esteves (character)]], an article you created, for [[Wikipedia:Deletion policy|deletion]]. I do not think that this article satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and have explained why at [[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Bernardino Esteves (character)]]. Your opinions on the matter are welcome at that same discussion page; also, you are welcome to edit the article to address these concerns. Thank you for your time. <!-- Template:AFDWarning --> [[User:TTN|TTN]] ([[User talk:TTN|talk]]) 22:42, 22 September 2008 (UTC)

== Bio info on KTVK ==
Hi I've just removed some unsourced bio info from [[KTVK]] a small [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=KTVK&diff=next&oldid=234700814 bit of which] was originally from you, but in the complex series of edits there it seems to have got detached from its citation. If you still have access to your source would you mind putting it back? '''[[User:WereSpielChequers|<span style="color:Purple">Ϣere</span>]][[User talk:WereSpielChequers|<span style="color:Orange">Spiel</span>]][[Special:Contributions/WereSpielChequers|<span style="color:Pink">Chequers]]'''</span> 18:53, 24 September 2008 (UTC)

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==Programme==
Due to the weak air defence found on most Chinese warships, the People's Liberation Navy ordered the construction of a new type of vessel capable of providing sufficient air defence. This resulted in the construction of the Type 052B (''Guangzhou'' class) multirole missile [[destroyer]]. The Type 052B is built with considerable Russian technology including the Russian-made 9M38 Buk-M1-2 (NATO codename: SA-N-12 Grizzly) air defence missile system, an extremely effective air defence system equipped on all Russian [[destroyer]] after the late 80s. This new SAM system gives a boosted air defense range of 25km to 38km. Most military analysists expect the ''Guangzhou'' class to be similar to the Russian [[Sovremenny class]] destroyer in terms of general performance.<ref>[http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/china/luhai.htm Luhai - People's Liberation Army Navy<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The chief designer of this class is the academician Mr. Pan Jingfu (潘镜芙), who is also the designer of the previous two classes.


== Attacks ==
The modern capabilities of this vessel demonstrate the Chinese desire to build up their blue-water navy and ability to project force into deeper waters. This shows a strong internationally-influencing naval force is being developed and will be a force to contend with in the future.<ref>[http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/china/luhai.htm Luhai - People's Liberation Army Navy<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


You latest edit [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Administrators%27_noticeboard/Incidents&curid=5137507&diff=244265944&oldid=244265364 here] is a clear personal attack. Please retract as soon as possible. -- [[User:How do you turn this on|<span style="font-family:Times New Roman; color:white; background:gray;">how&nbsp;do&nbsp;you&nbsp;turn&nbsp;this&nbsp;on</span>]] 00:52, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
==Design==
:Thanks. -- [[User:How do you turn this on|<span style="font-family:Times New Roman; color:white; background:gray;">how&nbsp;do&nbsp;you&nbsp;turn&nbsp;this&nbsp;on</span>]] 00:55, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
The displacement of the Type 052B is 5850 tons (revealed by an official news on Jul 24, 2007, slightly less than the previously estimated 6500 tons). The ship features a "low point" design and combines this with radar absorbing paint to reduce radar signature. The ship's funnel incorporates cooling devices to reduce infrared signatures. The stern flight deck can host a [[Kamov Ka-28]] ASW helicopter.<ref>[http://www.sinodefence.com/navy/surface/type052b_luyang.asp Type 052B Luyang Class Missile Destroyer - SinoDefence.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
:THe latest message I posted should cover that; if you want to know more don't hesitate to ask. <font face=tahoma>[[User:Steelerfan-94|'''<span style="background:Black;color:Yellow">SteelersFan''']][[User talk:Steelerfan-94|'''<span style="background:Black;color:Yellow">94''']]</font> 01:08, 10 October 2008 (UTC)


== Speedy deletion ==
The Type 052Bs incorporate an extensive array of weapons systems. She is equipped with two missile launchers, one forward and one after on the ship. These launchers can launch the [[SA-N-12 Grizzly]] Surface-to-Air Missile. Each launcher has 2 radars dedicated to it. The ship carries a total of 48 missiles. She also has four, 4-cell C-803 Anti-Ship Cruise Missile launchers located after of the ship's funnel. For guns she has a 100mm cannon on the bow and this is also the first [[PLAN]] vessel to be equipped with a Close-In Weapons System, or [[CIWS]]. For sub-surface threats, she is armed with 2 triple 324mm [[Yu-7]] Anti-Submarine torpedo tubes and two type 75 twelve-barrel 240mm antisubmarine rocket launchers. Interestingly she is equipped with four 18-barrel multiple rocket launchers (MRLs), whose purpose is as of yet undefined. Possibly these MRLs are used for shore bombardment or "[[Hedgehog (weapon)|hedgehog]]-like" anti-submarine depth charges.


I notice that you tagged the page [[:Corrida (álbum de Dschinghis Khan)]] for speedy deletion with the reason "an article about a band, singer, musician, or musical ensemble that does not indicate the importance or significance of the subject". While that's a valid reason for speedy deletion in general, this page does not qualify for speedy deletion under that criterion because books, albums, software etc., or schools, are not eligible under this criterion. If you still want the page to be deleted, please consider tagging it with a [[WP:CSD|speedy deletion template]] which does apply, [[Help:Redirect|redirecting]] it to another page, or using the [[WP:PROD]] process. Thanks! [[User:Stifle|Stifle]] ([[User talk:Stifle/wizard|talk]]) 12:39, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
==Specifications==
* '''Unit cost''' - around [[United States dollar|US$]]400 million per ship by 2004's price
* '''Ships''' - [[Guangzhou (168)|''Guangzhou'']] (168) and [[Wuhan (169)|Wuhan]] (169) as of 2006
* '''Propulsion''' - 2 x Zorya-Mashproekt DN80 gas-turbines <br /> 2 x [[MTU Friedrichshafen]] 12V 1163TB83 diesels
* '''Length''' - 153 meters
* '''Beam''' - 16.5 meters
* '''Draft''' - 6 meters
* '''Displacement''' - 6,500 tonnes
* '''Speed''' - 30 knots
* '''Crew''' - 250 (40 officers)
* '''Combat Data System''' - ZKJ-7 [[information processing system]] designed by the 709th Institute (reported speed: 100 MB/s)
* '''[[Data link]]''': HN-900 (Chinese equivalent of [[Link 11]]A/B, to be upgraded)
* '''[[Communication]]''': SNTI-240 [[SATCOM]]
* '''Armament'''
** 16 x [[C-802#YJ-83/C-803|YJ-83]] [[Surface-to-surface missile|SSM]]
** 48 x [[SA-N-12]] [[Surface-to-air missile|SAM]] in 4 x 12 magazine
** 1 x 100 mm [[gun]]
** 2 x 30 mm [[Type 730 CIWS]]
** 2 x Triple 324 mm [[Anti-submarine warfare|ASW]] [[torpedo]] tubes
** 2 x Type 75, 12-barrel 240 mm antisubmarine rocket launchers (range 1200 m, 34 kg warhead)
** 4 x 18-barrel Type 726-4 decoy/chaff launchers
** Aviation: 1 [[Kamov Ka-28]] ASW helicopter


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Please note that a hangon template should not be removed from a page still marked with a speedy deletion template, as you did here [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sikh_Philosophy_Network&diff=244531746&oldid=244529494]. Regards, [[User:WWGB|WWGB]] ([[User talk:WWGB|talk]]) 08:15, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
==References==
{{Reflist}}


== Sk8trkid ==
[[Category:Destroyer classes| ]]
[[Category:Guangzhou class destroyers| ]]
[[Category:People's Liberation Army Navy ship classes]]


About your post to [[Wikipedia:Administrator intervention against vandalism|WP:AIV]] for {{vandal|Sk8trkid}}, just to let you know I decided not to block at the moment since the editor has not vandalised after they were warned.--[[User:Commander Keane|Commander Keane]] ([[User talk:Commander Keane|talk]]) 08:17, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
[[ja:広州級駆逐艦]]
[[pl:Niszczyciele rakietowe typu 052B]]
[[nl:GuangZhou-klasse]]
[[zh:052B型驱逐舰]]

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Keith deligero AfD

Just to let you know there's already an AfD here for the article ;) - Sorfane 13:39, 4 August 2008 (UTC)

Sock case

Just thought a discussion here might be useful as well to clarify some things (I dont want to fill up the case page).

1)Editing the same topic as a sock-user does not make a user a sock. 2)Accusing someone of being a sock after 5 edits is not useful, especially when all edits have been helpful so far and you may have scared off a useful contributor.

Ironholds 18:22, 4 August 2008 (UTC)

Fair enough. If it turns out he is a sock i'll still hold the same opinion; the case you've brought is ridiculous. Ironholds 19:07, 4 August 2008 (UTC)
He's made 5 edits. Judging him on the strength of those is what's ridiculous. Also, how does "The only edits outside of these two edits are made in regards to Keith deligero, a page whose deletion I proposed." relate; do you think he's stalking you? Ironholds 19:12, 4 August 2008 (UTC)
Then i'd point out the hundreds of articles that this account hasn't followed you too. If you really feel that you're correct i'd advise turning this over to a checkuser request, but with the evidence you've shown I guarantee they'll throw it out. Ironholds 19:16, 4 August 2008 (UTC)
The carriers haven't entered American waters yet. You're accusing them of being enemy carriers on the basis that they have engines, and so do german carriers, ignoring the number of allied ships with engines and ignoring all pointers that leaving dock at the same time as a german fleet does not automatically classify them as enemies. Does that analogy satisfy you? Ironholds 20:01, 4 August 2008 (UTC)

Comment: I would like to share my thoughts here as I was approach to do so earlier. I've checked the edits made by the suspect earlier, but strictly speaking, it doesn't display any strong & conclusive evidence to prove his acts of sockpuppetry yet. However, looking at Arbiteroftruth's long history in battling this recalcitrant vandal & in getting his sock accounts blocked successfully on numerous occassions previously, proved he's familiar with ColourWolf's behavourial profile & mode of attack, which to some, with a heavy dose of WP:AGF, may failed to notice or appreciate earlier. Unless CheckUser is used to prove (most unlikely), we can only let time or due diligence proved who was right or wrong later (aka 'Law of Karma') esp in trickier cases like sockpuppetry. Moving forward, I would like to suggest to Arbiteroftruth to update or expand with comprehensive chronological details i.e., likely sock accounts, list of past ANI cases, a specific mention of articles (not just categories) being attacked to date, other useful details etc, on your existing record on ColourWolf's history of attacks as per this example, which may be helpful in proving your case strongly in future (do quote this record page often in future), esp to the skeptics or clueless folks, but also serves as a quick & easy point of reference for yourself & fellow vandal-fighters too. Fyi, I've added him to one of my little bots' scan list after a gentle reminder was given to him earlier. On behalf of SGpedia, I would like to thank Arbiteroftruth for his on-going vigilance & concern shown in protecting our Singapore-related articles so far. -- Aldwinteo (talk) 01:52, 5 August 2008 (UTC)

Username

  • Thank you for your message Arbiteroftruth. I wonder if I change my name in ROMAN then it will appear in the Roman on Urdu wikipedia too ? is not so ? ............ Samarqandi. --سمرقندی (talk) 02:38, 6 August 2008 (UTC)


Biting an Arabic-named user

Your recent reports on UAA have been directly against the username policy, culminating in your request to block سمرقندی for having a foreign name. Wikipedia welcomes editors from all places in the world.

Enough is enough. Please find something else to do instead of trying to block new users for bad reasons. rspeer / ɹəədsɹ 02:41, 6 August 2008 (UTC)

Oh, come on. First of all, don't template the regulars. I'm not particularly hurt by it, it's just nonsensical to leave me a message saying "Welcome to Wikipedia".
I am not amused by your "violation of NPA" thing. It's not an attack for me to tell you to take responsibility for your actions on Wikipedia. When you flout a policy, it's not an attack for me to tell you what it is.
And I honestly mean my suggestion -- there are zillions of ways to be helpful on Wikipedia, and you could easily find one instead of perpetuating this issue. rspeer / ɹəədsɹ 03:14, 6 August 2008 (UTC)

Insight about the misunderstanding

As I re-read the first version of your message, I realize that the misunderstanding might have been bigger than I thought.

I recognize that you've contributed to the encyclopedia, and I welcome you to keep contributing. I also believe that you wouldn't have any particular problem with Arabic people, and a possible explanation is that you may have misread "Contributors are welcome to use usernames that are not spelled using the Latin alphabet" as "Contributors are forbidden to use usernames that are not spelled using the Latin alphabet" or something like that. That would be a small misunderstanding, and still wouldn't have led to the talking past each other that just happened.

The thing I've suddenly realized you may have misunderstood: were you not aware that UAA is for blocking people? That would explain why you think you're only "suggesting" they change their usernames, and why you think you haven't threatened any new users. It would be an understandable mistake, and if that's the case, please do tell me so. There has been some speculation that people on UAA don't understand that it's for block requests; it does say so on the page, but the vague title and the included "bot reports" section may give people the wrong impression. If this is what happened, it tells me that I should work with UAA to try to clarify the purpose of the page and prevent misunderstandings like this in the future.

rspeer / ɹəədsɹ 03:24, 6 August 2008 (UTC)

What should we do about it? Nothing. Your transliteration is interesting, but I really think that one user's name being a transliteration of another's is a non-issue.
By the way, your assessment was basically right: I am often a cranky admin when it comes to usernames. I think the username policy is too often used to make newbies who are "inconvenient" go away. And if I don't take the newbies' side and firmly express my disapproval of cases where the username-blocking process is misused, then not only is a good-faith newbie likely to get blocked and get a terrible impression of Wikipedia, but others get the idea that that kind of block is okay (regardless of the text of WT:U and the pages of discussion that justify it).
When you reported the Arabic name, you stumbled into a hot button for me. I've noticed it's always the Arabic names that get reported. Newbies with, say, Japanese names are totally fine. People trust them. But Arabic names? They make people get uneasy and start asking for username blocks. I may have unfairly maligned your motives by lumping you in with the subtle racism of username reporters as a whole.
Finally, about the misunderstanding of the purpose of UAA. My hint is to think of it exactly like AIV. If you want to warn someone about their username, you don't need UAA (but you should be sure you're warning them about the right thing per WP:U). You only need UAA when it's so much of a problem that they need to be blocked.
I hope this has cleared something up. Happy editing. rspeer / ɹəədsɹ 07:20, 6 August 2008 (UTC)
Oh, by the way, I think they are actually the same user. He used to have separate accounts that were سمرقندی on ur.wikipedia.org and Samarqandi on en.wikipedia.org, but now he's using his global account (a perfectly reasonable thing to do). Here's his Urdu userpage, loaded with barnstars: ur:صارف:سمرقندی. On his talk page you can see people addressing him as Samarqandi. So he's not actually a newbie and we're in less danger of scaring him off, but I still think this good editor should have a good experience with the English Wikipedia.
Hopefully in time there will be enough people using their global accounts that users like سمرقندی will be commonplace and people won't worry. rspeer / ɹəədsɹ 07:32, 6 August 2008 (UTC)

Just to say that I've removed SimonGlover Inc. (talk · contribs) - it's not a breach of policy to have a company name as your username per se - generally speaking we wait until the account edits to see if their edits are going to be promotional in nature. In this instance, the account has no edits, deleted or otherwise, so it's a bit harsh to block them at this stage. Thanks! GbT/c 21:11, 6 August 2008 (UTC)

Your report to WP:UAA

Thank you for making a report about Gluciani (talk · contribs) at Wikipedia:Usernames for administrator attention. Unfortunately, your report has been removed due to the username not violating policy, or not being blatant enough for a block. Please remember you should only post infringements on this page if they are so serious that the user needs to be blocked immediately. Others should be discussed with the user in question first, for example using the {{Uw-username}} template. A request for comment can be filed if the user disagrees that their name is against the username policy, or has continued to edit after you have expressed your concern. Thank you. Is he back? (talk) 14:07, 8 August 2008 (UTC)

Arbiter, it saddens me that you would report someone's real name as a username violation after all that discussion we had. Yes, you misunderstood the username policy and I accept your explanation, but now it's your job to stop misunderstanding the username policy. rspeer / ɹəədsɹ 16:29, 8 August 2008 (UTC)
And he did all that because he was named G. Luciani, or what? You are treating UAA as your one-stop blocking shop. Please, please, please use UAA for username problems only, and read WP:U carefully if you don't know what a username problem is. rspeer / ɹəədsɹ 00:11, 9 August 2008 (UTC)

Hmm

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It might be best to put some mileage between you and these errant UAA reports before you stand for RFA. Let me know of your thoughts on my talk page. Also, seeking a co-nom would probably be a good idea as well. –xeno (talk) 16:53, 10 August 2008 (UTC)

Posturewriter RFC

Sorry to pester you on this, but could you re-read your Outside View at the Posturewriter RFC, with an eye to revision/retraction? I think you've misread the edit history; as others have said, there's no question of Posturewriter having been involved in sockpuppetry. Gordonofcartoon (talk) 18:11, 10 August 2008 (UTC)

Thanks! Hope the exams are going well. Gordonofcartoon (talk) 20:20, 10 August 2008 (UTC)

Reprodding

I have removed the {{prod}} tag from JP Turner & Company, which you proposed for deletion, because its deletion has previously been contested or viewed as controversial. Proposed deletion is not for controversial deletions. For this reason, it is best not to propose deletion of articles that have previously been de-{{prod}}ed, even by the article creator, or which have previously been listed on Wikipedia:Articles for deletion. If you still think the article should be deleted, please don't add the {{prod}} template back to the article, but feel free to list it at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion. Thanks! --UsaSatsui (talk) 07:11, 20 August 2008 (UTC)

  • You put it back, hence you got the Template Of Doom (TM). Honestly, I hate these things.  :( --UsaSatsui (talk) 17:16, 20 August 2008 (UTC)


I saw that you just turned down the Richard Steel protection request. I opened a 3RR report on this IP user at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/3RR for his behavior (removing sourced material) from the article. They have also been making similar edits at Morningwood. I'm a fairly new editor and I'd appreciate it if you'd take a look and let me know if I've done the right thing (if you have time). User:SignOfTheTimes has been trying to keep the article factual and I stumbled into the whole thing. Movingboxes (talk) 08:04, 22 August 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for your quick response! Movingboxes (talk) 08:08, 22 August 2008 (UTC)

Hello, I see you have been helping movingboxes in the Richard Steel/Morningwood debacle. I have been trying to add the fact that Richard Steel was infact in Morningwood, with numerable sources, I can provide more if you need them. And someone claiming to be Richard Steel's "representative" has been consistently removing it for months from both the Richard Steel and the Morningwood page. Even if this is indeed Richard Steel's "representative" that does not detract from the fact that he was a member of morningwood and that is a part of his biography. Perhaps you can help in the process, as I am just trying to make it right.

Thank you. —Preceding unsigned comment added by SignOfTheTimes (talkcontribs) 08:17, 22 August 2008 (UTC)

Block vs ban

Regarding this, you need to review WP:BLOCK and WP:BAN, specifically the parts that discusses blocks vs. bans. Here's the relevant text, anyways: "Banning should not be confused with blocking, a technical mechanism used to prevent an account or IP address from editing Wikipedia. While blocks are one mechanism used to enforce bans, they are most often used to deal with vandalism and violations of the three-revert rule. Blocks are not the only mechanism used to enforce bans. A ban is a social construct and does not, in itself, disable a user's ability to edit any page." Tan ǀ 39 02:06, 25 August 2008 (UTC)

User talk:Caperpike8

Don't bother warning them. This is a series of block evasions that occured today. It's alwas the same pattern on a user talk page. Just report it from scratch. De728631 (talk) 19:08, 26 August 2008 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free media (Image:ATV Old Logo.png)

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AIV report regarding 122.2.191.170

Hello, I'm sorry but we are unable to act upon your report about this vandal because they are not active (as vandals) at this time. Please note the directions on the top of the AIV reporting page for further information. That said, thank you for your interest - keep editing, keep up the good work.--VS talk 07:27, 8 September 2008 (UTC)

Speedy Deletion Categories

I just wanted to give you a heads up on the some of the speedy deletion tagging you've been doing. Be sure to use the appropriate speedy category. G1 (nonsense) only applies to articles whose content is gibberish (something like "alkhdsfuahuwiuht"). Brock Jones falls under A7 - non-notable bio, instead of G1. That being said, keep up the good work! Cheers. TNX-Man 15:36, 10 September 2008 (UTC)

Rather than delete the incorrect "hangon" tag on this page, I believe it would have been better to correct the newbie's incorrect usage. This user appears to be making a good faith effort to correct the article in question.WikiDan61ChatMe!ReadMe!! 15:38, 10 September 2008 (UTC)

I have contacted the author with some suggestions for improvement of the article (citations from external sources for the most part). I would suggest you do the same -- encourage the newbies! I agree that his name MIGHT suggest a vested interest in the organization. On the other hand, he might just be a Pharmacist who knows about this organization.WikiDan61ChatMe!ReadMe!! 15:46, 10 September 2008 (UTC)

AIV Report

Please try and assume good faith with new users - You've reported two in a row which aren't quite vandalism. It might be an idea if you forbade yourself from using warning templates, and instead left a helpful note to the users on their pages. Thanks! Chase me ladies, I'm the Cavalry (talk) 23:18, 11 September 2008 (UTC)

No worries. Take for example this edit - It could well be a 12 year old boy playing around. Perhaps {{uw-humour}} would work better? Have a look at the tdifferent templates available and what you can use. That said, I see you've stopped a fair few vandals in the past - keep up the good work! Chase me ladies, I'm the Cavalry (talk) 23:23, 11 September 2008 (UTC)
(edit conflict)I was coming here to say much the same thing as Chase me ladies, as both of your AIV reports show not enough assumed good faith. We really appreciate your help in keeping the project clear of vandalism, but please be careful not to bite new editors. --Kralizec! (talk) 23:34, 11 September 2008 (UTC)

Damaged Goods (usage in society)

You've asked that Damaged Goods (usage in society) be speedily deleted as re-creation of a deleted AfD article. Could you please point me to the AfD in question? Thanks. --Philosopher Let us reason together. 23:49, 11 September 2008 (UTC)

Xidan

I would like to ask you to reconsider your removal of the deletion discussion. As the article stands it clearly does not meet the notability or referenceability guidelines for this project.Chuletadechancho (talk) 22:31, 16 September 2008 (UTC)

I reverted the non admin closure of Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Xidan, see why in there. Equendil Talk 22:45, 16 September 2008 (UTC)

I answered your second-to-last comment on my talk page, furthermore I would like to apologize if you felt that I personally attacked you, a fact I must contest. I know that you are passionate about the Xidan article and wish you good luck in finding the proper sources, however your removal of the AfD and comment stating that "[sic] You'll take care of it from now on" came of as standoffish and as a WP:OWN issue, that's all I was trying to say. Good day.Chuletadechancho (talk) 22:50, 16 September 2008 (UTC)

P.S. I would appreciate it if you would provide the diff to the alleged personal attack so that I may be sure of what you're speaking of. Thank you.Chuletadechancho (talk) 22:51, 16 September 2008 (UTC)

Unfortunately you have the passion of someone who has a personal stake in the article. AfDs are not personal, and your immediate response was to assume bad faith and violate procedure by trying to close the AfD yourself then hurl a few personal attacks. You repeatedly tried to include sources which fail WP:RS and WP:V (wikis), and some other questionable behaviour. Other editors don't look upon that behaviour favorably at all. Due to your obvious passionate investment in the article, a neutral editor who can verify the sources would be preferential here.--Crossmr (talk) 04:30, 17 September 2008 (UTC)

As long as you can first provide 2 solid sources which give the subject significant coverage (more than a name drop, more than a couple lines) then you can include of all xi dang in this article.--Crossmr (talk) 15:08, 17 September 2008 (UTC)
No. The government article is not independent of the subject. Xi Dan is a municipal area and its in their interest to promote it for tourism. These types of sources while reliable can't be used to establish notability. I raised this point on the AfD. Notability requires significant coverage in multiple reliable sources independent of the subject. Travel guides are okay (As long as they're not written by the chinese tourism board), but they need to be significant e.g. more than any other random place gets. A special article about the place, a longer than 30 second spot on a travel TV show, etc, or any other article from a reliable source that is about this area (and doesn't have to be travel related, it could be examining another aspect of the area). None of the english links shown on the afd to this point had remotely shown notability.--Crossmr (talk) 15:18, 17 September 2008 (UTC)
You only need to provide 2 sources of significant coverage. The other 18 trivial and non-independent sources don't do anything to establish notability. As for the soho article see WP:OTHERSTUFFEXISTS. Every article has to stand on its own. If the soho article isn't properly sourced and you honestly don't believe it belongs here and you couldn't find sources for it you could nominate it for deletion, but given your behaviour surrounding this afd, it would likely be viewed as disruptive by other editors at this time. As for it receiving the same coverage as other notable places, the places probably aren't notable for having appeared in that guide. If you can't find any source (and I don't care about the language) that gives something more than cursory and trivial coverage of this place, do you honestly believe that its notable?--Crossmr (talk) 01:25, 19 September 2008 (UTC)
You asked why I was being so picky about sources since the soho article didn't have any. That is precisely what otherstuffexists is about. Calling attention to another article to get the attention of this article shouldn't be done. The state of another article is completely immaterial to this article. As for your sources, the government source is not independent. You've been told this numerous times and cannot be used to satisfy notability. I've also told you why the travel guide isn't acceptable as a standard mention. You haven't provided anything.--Crossmr (talk) 04:26, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

Personal attacks

Please stop making personal attacks, keep it to the content not the user. I have made a complain at the Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents#Personal attacks by User:Arbiteroftruth (AoT). Please direct any further comments regarding our dispute there and be polite in the future.Chuletadechancho (talk) 01:35, 17 September 2008 (UTC)

Don't delete other people's talk comments

In the future please refrain from deleting other users talk page comments as you did here [1] without their permission. Even if you've corrected the issue you shouldn't remove my comment.--Crossmr (talk) 02:21, 17 September 2008 (UTC)

You should always err on the side of caution and never delete another users comments unless there is a good reason (e.g. it contains a very obvious and blatant personal attack or BLP violation). Even then you should only strike/remove the personal attack if there is other text contained in the comment.--Crossmr (talk) 02:27, 17 September 2008 (UTC)

Your comment proves my point

You seem to think that if you are right you can browbeat, accuse, and insult whoever you like. When you've apologized to everyone else you insulted, you might be in a better position to lambast others. Until then, I'm busy editing articles and improving them rather than accusing other editors of being biased liars, so if you'll excuse me I'm done with this issue and you. -- Logical Premise Ergo? 14:50, 17 September 2008 (UTC)

I'm telling you that if you aren't going to work with people politely, and that if your useful contributions are leavened with treating everyone else around you like crap because they disagree, yeah, it means nothing at all. That's called my opinion. Nothing else to discuss, sir or ma'am. -- Logical Premise Ergo? 16:12, 17 September 2008 (UTC)
... and in hindsight, I would like to apologize if you thought I was being too hard on you. It's not that you are wrong. It's that the nature of this blasted place is that we get too caught up in what we do, and in knowing that it's right. A long time ago I used to be a deletionist until I realized all too often the problem is that people get emotional and then don't look at the facts. Could the other people in this debate acted better, hell yes. But I'm not going to waste my goddamned time on them, because a lot of them aren't bothering to create, or add, or build. When we are at least civil to one another then the merits have to be judged solely on the facts -- and that will make a better encyclopedia. As far as the AfD and AN/I, I've commented on them both favorably.-- Logical Premise Ergo? 16:46, 17 September 2008 (UTC)

Incivility and disruptive editing

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--SarekOfVulcan (talk) 05:14, 18 September 2008 (UTC)

surprise, surprise

I never expected it but thank you for the apologyCdC—Chuleta de Chancho (talk) 23:30, 20 September 2008 (UTC)

AfD nomination of Bernardino Esteves (character)

I have nominated Bernardino Esteves (character), an article you created, for deletion. I do not think that this article satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and have explained why at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Bernardino Esteves (character). Your opinions on the matter are welcome at that same discussion page; also, you are welcome to edit the article to address these concerns. Thank you for your time. TTN (talk) 22:42, 22 September 2008 (UTC)

Bio info on KTVK

Hi I've just removed some unsourced bio info from KTVK a small bit of which was originally from you, but in the complex series of edits there it seems to have got detached from its citation. If you still have access to your source would you mind putting it back? ϢereSpielChequers 18:53, 24 September 2008 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free media (Image:Mervynscalifornia.jpg)

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Image copyright problem with Image:RTEsix-one2006.jpg

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Orphaned non-free image (Image:SDTV.gif)

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Attacks

You latest edit here is a clear personal attack. Please retract as soon as possible. -- how do you turn this on 00:52, 10 October 2008 (UTC)

Thanks. -- how do you turn this on 00:55, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
THe latest message I posted should cover that; if you want to know more don't hesitate to ask. SteelersFan94 01:08, 10 October 2008 (UTC)

Speedy deletion

I notice that you tagged the page Corrida (álbum de Dschinghis Khan) for speedy deletion with the reason "an article about a band, singer, musician, or musical ensemble that does not indicate the importance or significance of the subject". While that's a valid reason for speedy deletion in general, this page does not qualify for speedy deletion under that criterion because books, albums, software etc., or schools, are not eligible under this criterion. If you still want the page to be deleted, please consider tagging it with a speedy deletion template which does apply, redirecting it to another page, or using the WP:PROD process. Thanks! Stifle (talk) 12:39, 10 October 2008 (UTC)

Hangon template

Please note that a hangon template should not be removed from a page still marked with a speedy deletion template, as you did here [2]. Regards, WWGB (talk) 08:15, 11 October 2008 (UTC)

Sk8trkid

About your post to WP:AIV for Sk8trkid (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · nuke contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log), just to let you know I decided not to block at the moment since the editor has not vandalised after they were warned.--Commander Keane (talk) 08:17, 11 October 2008 (UTC)