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::Wow, calm down. I "accuse" you, as the evidence is clear cut - your bot made a pointless edit that goes against the rules of AWB. I thought you'd like to know so you can fix your problems. ''']''' <sup>]</sup> 08:21, 2 February 2016 (UTC)
::Wow, calm down. I "accuse" you, as the evidence is clear cut - your bot made a pointless edit that goes against the rules of AWB. I thought you'd like to know so you can fix your problems. ''']''' <sup>]</sup> 08:21, 2 February 2016 (UTC)
:::{{U|Lugnuts}} Once again you judge me guilty, because you ''think'' the "evidence is clear cut". Thank you for being judge and jury. As you have yet to ask what I was doing... stay the hell away. ] (]) 08:25, 2 February 2016 (UTC)
:::{{U|Lugnuts}} Once again you judge me guilty, because you ''think'' the "evidence is clear cut". Thank you for being judge and jury. As you have yet to ask what I was doing... stay the hell away. ] (]) 08:25, 2 February 2016 (UTC)
: the evidence again. I'll give you the benefit of the doubt to explain here why this was made. Thanks. ''']''' <sup>]</sup> 08:27, 2 February 2016 (UTC)
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Hi! A while ago you deleted Non-aeronautical revenue as a G12. We now have OTRS permission for the content at this page. What is supposed to be done here? Does the article get undeleted, or do I just need to ask you to annotate the talk page with the OTRS ticket number (which is 2015120310017686)? Thanks, regards, Justlettersandnumbers (talk) 18:44, 16 January 2016 (UTC)
Justlettersandnumbers I can undelete it. However, us lowly non-OTRS people can't see the OTRS ticket. Is there a place I could see the discussion or can you have who you talked to to leave a message here. Hmmm, Fluffernutter is an OTRS person and can undelete the article, maybe they can help. Bgwhite (talk) 07:42, 17 January 2016 (UTC)
Justlettersandnumbers, I just looked at the OTRS ticket, and the article. I agree that it checks out, so I have undeleted the article. Having said that it will really need a rewrite, to the point that having the text licenced under CC will probably not matter in the long run... --kelapstick20:20, 17 January 2016 (UTC)
Dear Sir
Why you are reverting my edit? it is very important for wiki credibilty to put needed clarifying information along with references, as well as omitting non objective , biased material. Could you please stop reverting my edit. Dr. Nabila Ghosn (talk) 05:55, 19 January 2016 (UTC)
Nabila Ghosn As I said in the edit summary, do not copy from SSNP's website. This is a copyright violation. The same edit was reverted before by somebody else for the same reason. Also, if you are copying SSNP's material, that is biased, non-objective material. Bgwhite (talk) 05:59, 19 January 2016 (UTC)
Ok, I won't put the selected paragraph from "ssnp website", I'll just correct the typewritting mistakes along with other new data regarding the execution of Antun Saadeh. I 'll put the reference some time today.
How can I edit a mistake I have done, which is deletting the Footnote title? Footnotes now are enlisted under references. I'm trying to correct it but I cann't. It hapened when I was deleting a reference from footnote that I put before mistakenly. Dr. Nabila Ghosn (talk) 08:55, 19 January 2016 (UTC)
In this edit, BG19bot removed |language=English from several cs1 templates. At one time, Module:Citation/CS1 added such templates to Category:CS1 maint: Unrecognized language so that |language=English could be easily discovered and removed. I have an AWB script that did that. But, the module no longer adds |language=English to the category. Instead, the it accepts the parameter but does not render the language portion of the citation. This was done to aid the translation project at WP:MED for whom the parameter has value. You might want to consider modifying that portion of BG19bot.
Trappist the monk The best course of action would be to file an AWB bug report. That way, it would be fixed for all AWBs. If I had to guess why WP:MED did this, it would be DocJames thinking every WP:MED article will be translated into every language. Bgwhite (talk) 23:41, 19 January 2016 (UTC)
Trappist the monk Did I have the reason right? If so, maybe fixing this in Content Translator (CX) would be a better solution? For example, if an English article is being translated in French, CX would add "langue=Anglais" to the French cite template. Bgwhite (talk) 00:57, 20 January 2016 (UTC)
I don't know, that isn't my area of expertise. I just know that some editors have noted that keeping |language=en does no harm, and apparently is desirable at the WP:MED translation project. I don't think I want to speculate on particular editor's motivations. Doesn't CX first need to know that the template refers to an English source before it/they can choose the correct parameter/value pair for the target language? If AWB strips the parameter from the template, somehow that information needs to be recovered at CX, right? It would seem to me that by leaving |language=en in the template, that task is made easier. I'm speaking from ignorance here, so feel free to ignore it all.
Varna International Ballet Competition/Reverted to previous version
Hi, Bgwhite,
I saw that today you reverted the content of the "Varna International Ballet Competition" to its previous version, on grounds of Copyright violation. The thing is, that me and Ikamberov(who made the changes on the page), are authorized to use and share the text and the attached photos by the President of the "International Ballet Competition" foundation Dimitar Dimitrov. We want to contribute to the expansion of the article given that it currently constitutes 2 sentences.
As we both are new to Misplaced Pages and do not know the proper steps to take, could you please tell me what should we do next.
Hi
I would like to draw your attention to the user contributions - NihartouJasonyu. I think he's one of the side of previous wars in article Frederick Achom. he sent the same messages to 14 users to discussion page. I worry about that, because I'm a little upgrated Achom's page, and it's was deleted. by the way, page was nominated for the deletion today (19.01).
it's like vandalism: contributions only about Frederick and deletion section in AppyParking:
thanks--27century (talk) 08:42, 21 January 2016 (UTC)
27century I'm not familiar with the article. The ones to ask is Jeff G. and Jimfbleak. They are already monitoring the page and giving suggestions. I'm not familiar with Jeff G., but Jimfbleak is an excellent editor and admin. Jimfbleak would be a better help than I could be. Bgwhite (talk) 23:29, 21 January 2016 (UTC)
I am amazed by how your user page (and talk page) is organized. I didn't think one could use html to do things on WP. Did you use an application to make this happen? I have access to Dreamweaver and I'd like to see how you did this. Thanks, Morgan Phoenix (talk) 01:31, 22 January 2016 (UTC)
Morgan Phoenix Wish I could say thank you, but I found it on somebody else's page. I did some modifications, but nothing major. It The code for the talk page is at User talk:Bgwhite/Header and the user page code is already in the user page. It's a mashup of wiki templates and html, so Dreamweaver can't handle it. Bgwhite (talk) 18:23, 22 January 2016 (UTC)
Plagiarism is the highest form of flattery. LOL It looks great, anyway… I've been trying to figure out a way to better organize all of my userboxes (I use a lot of them). Thanks! Morgan Phoenix (talk) 19:50, 1 February 2016 (UTC)
Liz Fraser
Hi Bgwhite, Thanks for your note on the Liz Fraser article, I didn't create the page, but thought I'd a add a few citations. I feel it could do with a good photo of her in the info box, but I can't find any public domain to use, I wonder if you can find anything and add one?
One more question, when citations are added as requested, who clears the original Wiki notice?
Best Regards Alfshire (talk) 11:23, 22 January 2016 (UTC)
Alfshire Anyone is free to remove Wiki notices if they feel it is warranted. In both Google and Bing, one can search an image by license type. I searched, but didn't see any photos. Bgwhite (talk) 18:43, 22 January 2016 (UTC)
is this how i use wikipedias talk?
also, i was wondering why you undid my edits to the discordianism page? in the subject line you wrote, "No references. DO NOT SHOUT". what do you mean by that?
i noticed the discordianism page was obliterated from when i last saw it. eventually i learned how to use[REDACTED] a lil more and came to understand that for years[REDACTED] has been asking revisors to cite what they wrote on the page, but no one seemed to understand or had the will to make said citations, but i did. so i was wondering why you undid my changes?
Yes, this how to use a talk page. Among the concerns are:
"DO NOT SHOUT" means you used all capital letters. For example, "The ORIGINAL SNUB" doesn't need to be in all caps.
maximus: ok, i edited the page base on your input. i understand why you erased everything :) i would have too. but i think i did a much better job this time, although, not perfect i imagine. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Maximuswood (talk • contribs) 17:46, 26 January 2016 (UTC)
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I made an accurate archeological research investigation in many old books I own about its history, I visited museums and contacted the direct sources, interview leading persons and scholars about the Lebanon immigration and the Mokarzels that lead to its independence. Please make a google search and tell me if you find anything about the Mokarzel in Spanish. I being researching for years about this. This message he sends to me in respond of the information, links about facts he reverted about Mokarzel.
I will get to it. I'm reviewing the links you sent. With some luck we can start a very nice article for Mr. Mokarzel ~ Elias Z. (talkallam) 19:00, 16 January 2016 (UTC)
Naoum's biography is gonna be awesome! he had a really interesting life. I am working on his article in my sandbox and I'm really hopeful. It will take some time before i post it to main space cos i want to be well researched and very well sourced. :D ~ Elias Z. (talkallam) 09:45, 20 January 2016 (UTC)
Contributions with historical facts are being reverted. I only wanted to contribute.
I blanked the Mokarzel articles I made. Problem solved. --Trinity Abbey (talk) 14:06, 28 January 2016 (UTC)
Help with internal links
I see you (or rather WP:AWB) just removed two short sections I added yesterday, to Oliver Reed and Helena Kennedy. You characterised this as being "general fixes", perhaps because the internal links were not added in the correct format (although they work fine on my computer).
In both cases I was seeking to add a useful internal link to provide more context for what might otherwise be thought of as rather tendentious summaries of a not entirely well understood incident. Therefore I believe the links could usefully be included but wish to do so correctly before reverting.
Here is the link as I had it: might you be so kind as to let me know how best to add this to an article?
AnOpenMedium One, you did the link wrong. It is not
It is done as
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Two, there is already a wikilink to the TV series in the sentence before. Two right in a row is redundant.
Three, links are not usually done as "this programme and its aftermath are discussed further here". Just a general wikilink is all one needs. Bgwhite (talk) 10:03, 29 January 2016 (UTC)
User:Only seems to be the suckpuppet of User:GiantSnowman which seems to be a Misplaced Pages master eraser: Max Merkel, Alex Notman, Slaven Bilić and many others articles, he has a really long edits history, this user needs special watching ! Also User:Only acuse people for vandalism and deleting referenced text, User:GiantSnowman prefers to deletes around instead of doing the job properly, they have a mini band and act like superior users which is meatpupetry, is like mafie of[REDACTED] in my opinion !--176.221.34.226 (talk) 22:43, 29 January 2016 (UTC)
176.221.34.226, GiantSnowman is an admin, been around here a long time and is the person I goto for football advice. Only is also an admin and has been around here for a long time. Neither one are sockpuppets. They are reverting your edits because there are no references. You need to add refs. I would revert too. Please add references. Bgwhite (talk) 22:49, 29 January 2016 (UTC)
GiantSnowman deletes massive content of Misplaced Pages and expect other people to do the work, even if you go on other language[REDACTED] you can probably find reference! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 103.1.149.90 (talk) 23:01, 29 January 2016 (UTC)
I am worried for ENGLISH[REDACTED] PROJECT ! English[REDACTED] articles will be "white" blacked with no information because of this attitude !--103.1.149.90 (talk) 23:03, 29 January 2016 (UTC)
People are to busy to block sockpuppets instead of helping the quality and quantity of articles !! ANd because of this people will not edit anymore !! or will get block !! is a major problem in my opinion !! (I want the best in a bright future for Misplaced Pages !)--103.1.149.90 (talk) 23:04, 29 January 2016 (UTC)
Some of those are not reliable refs. You can't write a huge amount of text with some refs at the end. The references go inside the article, not the end. Look at Messi for an example. One of key tenants of Misplaced Pages is everything must be verifiable. Football articles are notorious for people adding false information, by fans of the person and fans for other teams. Unless you add references in atleast every paragraph, things will be reverted. Their are rules around here, you need to abide by them. GiantSnowman is following the rules. Bgwhite (talk) 23:11, 29 January 2016 (UTC)
He is covered by the rules by the problem is that he expects other people to do it, to add inline cites and everything, he and other admins deletes and other users can cope with this because is fast to delete and hard to improve! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 103.1.149.90 (talk) 23:14, 29 January 2016 (UTC)
ANd many many articles are uncited and unreferenced if everyone will delete and expects others to add refs 50% will[REDACTED] english will be erase !! I constant watch some users and I see what they do !--103.1.149.90 (talk) 23:16, 29 January 2016 (UTC)
Anyone can delete and wait for other people to do the hard job ! but the problem is because of this attitude many user will retire ! Is a global problem, this are not the only admins and users who deletes around wikipedia!--103.1.149.90 (talk) 23:18, 29 January 2016 (UTC)
Look Max Merkel in English and look at the same article in german, spanish, or dutch ! English[REDACTED] article is blank ! and this is only one example ! from many many others !--103.1.149.90 (talk) 23:20, 29 January 2016 (UTC)
And now imagine that you wrote that article like a beginner on wikipeida. without knowing to add refs or inline citation ! I do not say that 100% is correct, but if you read you can realise if is partial correct at least, and if an editor blank the page, no other beginners will check the history ! and no improving in time ! AND THE BEGINNER EDITOR WILL NOT WANT TO EDIT ANYMORE WHEN HE SEES OVER TIME THE PAGE BLACKED ! THE MENTALITY IS THE PROBLEM ! IS ABOUT THE FUTURE OF WIKIPEDIA !--103.1.149.90 (talk) 23:25, 29 January 2016 (UTC)
It is the responsibility of the person adding the material to add references. It is your job to do that, not anybody else. I suggest you only write a paragraph at a time, with a reference. Another way is to work on the article in your sandbox. You can take your time and then copy things over when you are ready.
We can't look at every article and every edit. Football articles are more scrutinized than other articles. You can complain all you want, but you did not add refs to a giant addition. By rule, this is wrong and will be reverted. I was a beginner once and I was reverted. I learned from my mistakes. You can either complain all you want or you can add refs to Merkel's page and you will be fine. Bgwhite (talk) 23:30, 29 January 2016 (UTC)
(talk page watcher) You might also start with posting small suggestions on the article talk page (e.g. Talk:Max Merkel) with your references. I hope that collaborating with other editors to agree on how to add your information to the articles will be more successful for you. GoingBatty (talk) 00:05, 30 January 2016 (UTC)
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I've just rolled you back as you appeared to restore unconstructive edits back into the article - I realised after I did that it's a bit more complex than this so I should have left a message - sorry! Mdann52 (talk) 11:36, 30 January 2016 (UTC)
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Lugnuts So nice that you come to accuse me. If you have nothing better to do than accuse people without knowing the background, then get lost. Also, I do know what #4 is, you don't have to judge me guilty right off the bat. If you don't have anything constructive, stay the hell away. Bgwhite (talk) 08:19, 2 February 2016 (UTC)
Wow, calm down. I "accuse" you, as the evidence is clear cut - your bot made a pointless edit that goes against the rules of AWB. I thought you'd like to know so you can fix your problems. Lugnuts08:21, 2 February 2016 (UTC)
Lugnuts Once again you judge me guilty, because you think the "evidence is clear cut". Thank you for being judge and jury. As you have yet to ask what I was doing... stay the hell away. Bgwhite (talk) 08:25, 2 February 2016 (UTC)
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