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JamesG5 (block log • active blocks • global blocks • autoblocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

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Request reason:

Hi, I set this user name up years ago, didn't know it was against the rules and no one's said anything, I didn't mean to break the rules & would like to change to JamesG5 to keep up with my existing contributions, thanks. SLEPhoto (talk) 3:10 pm, Today (UTC+11)

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Allowing username change to requested username. Please put this request in at Wikipedia:Changing username as soon as possible to avoid re-blocking. Callanecc (talk • contribs • logs) 00:20, 11 December 2013 (UTC)

Thanks for requesting a rename. I hope you enjoy your time on Wikipedia, the welcome message at the top of this page provides some good pointers. But if you have any questions or problems feel free to ask on my talk page or at the Teahouse. Kind regards, Callanecc (talk • contribs • logs) 06:01, 11 December 2013 (UTC)

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Good

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Good job Nacc807 (talk) 09:32, 4 December 2015 (UTC)


Happy New Year, James!

James, I wish you and those dear to you
golden days of love and joy in a

Happy New Year 2016!

Best regards,
Sam Sailor Talk! 00:03, 2 January 2016 (UTC)

Pass on!
(Unknown artist, Norway, 1916)

Huion

Just letting you know that I placed a CSD A7 tag on Huion, because I think it is clearly not notable enough. If you think I am wrong, please let me know on my talk page. WannaBeEditor (talk) 08:03, 29 February 2016 (UTC)

I thought about that but with so little info I wasn't sure so I thought I'd give it a chance. JamesG5 (talk) 17:56, 29 February 2016 (UTC)

NPP

Hi. Thank you for patrolling new pages. However you missed a serious case of WP:COPYVIO at Assassins creed cronicles of india so I must ask you, in view of your high inaccuracy rate of patrolling, to stop patrolling new pages for a while until you have read and fully understood the instructions at WP:NPP and the policies at WP:DELETION. --Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 04:20, 5 March 2016 (UTC)

Seriously? I missed something on a page I gave a cursory glance at and left no tags on because it's not a topic I know well & missed a copyvio that I couldn't be expected to know so you want me to stop patrolling? In point of fact my accuracy rate is quite high. JamesG5 (talk) 08:01, 5 March 2016 (UTC)

Revision complete

Hi James, I rewrote the article that you tagged and did my best to conform to the guidelines. Would you please remove the request for deletions and the other tags you placed on it?

Thanks! BNEWriter (talk) 05:24, 7 March 2016 (UTC) BNEWriter

Ishaal

Dear James. I agree with the reasons you gave for speedy deletion of my article up to the point that it was mostly copied from the original report or may be it was not encyclopedic in construction as it was my first attempt to write something for Wikipedia but the point that a single report from a group like that would not merit an entire page to itself is not agreed upon. This report actually gives a detail about how the ISIL is equipping itself with a variety of homemade bombs and how are they getting the raw material with such ease. The report also suggests that the intermediaries between seller and buyer is the area we must focus upon. I asked you to help me construct that article in a better way as it was my first attempt but to my dismay you deleted it. Criticizing is easy but helping to shape something is a difficult task. And one more thing, everyone has a different mindset and perception. The things important or comprehend-able to you might not be important to me and vice versa. thanks but no thanks. — Preceding unsigned comment added by IshaalZehra (talk • contribs) 05:20, 9 March 2016 (UTC)

Re: Recreation of article you just deleted

Re your message: I salted the article, too. The grammatical errors in the article were funny considering the topic. -- Gogo Dodo (talk) 07:17, 20 March 2016 (UTC)

Yeah, I checked the website for copyvio & it's even WORSE. You'd think an education page would try harder, ESOL or otherwise. JamesG5 (talk) 07:18, 20 March 2016 (UTC)

I have unreviewed a page you curated

Hi, I'm Fylbecatulous. I wanted to let you know that I saw the page you reviewed, Emily Trosclair, and have un-reviewed it again. If you have any questions, please ask them on my talk page. Thank you. Fylbecatulous talk 14:53, 25 March 2016 (UTC)

Articles

Hello and thanks for notifying me! At best, this could simply be moved to Draftspace again but, considering it's at mainspace currently, PROD is acceptable and I'm now PRODing Emily Trosclair. Hopefully the user will acknowledge this and make any necessary improvement at the Draftspace instead. Sincerely, SwisterTwister talk 08:00, 26 March 2016 (UTC)

Re: Probable socks

Re your message: Yes, looks like some sockpuppetry going on. I opened Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Gauravar regarding the accounts. Please add anything I missed, though I know you can't see half of the edits because they have been deleted. I did salt both articles on the clinic. Maybe everybody will disappear when the AfD closes as Delete. -- Gogo Dodo (talk) 06:43, 28 March 2016 (UTC)

Re your message: I blocked the new duck. There's no need to re-open the SPI. I probably should have done the original blocks without the SPI as they were clearly ducks. I salted the article, but I suspect that new ducks and recreated articles under different names will appear. I also blocked the IP address for a week. Perhaps that will slow them down for a bit. When you find new articles and socks, feel free to drop me a note or you can add to the SPI if I happen to disappear for awhile. -- Gogo Dodo (talk) 04:28, 31 March 2016 (UTC)

editing john walton

Hi James!

Thanks for the comments about the John Walton page I added. I've added a link to Carl Joe Williams and added a link on Carl's page back to John's since they're both members of the same collective. I'd like to continue working on Carl's page, but just wanted to get it started!

thanks, jina Fishantena (talk) 02:36, 7 April 2016 (UTC)

Austin Petersen

I added a source to the page Austin Petersen (politician). Did I successfully remove the deletion tag? Ghoul flesh (talk) 03:31, 9 April 2016 (UTC)Ghoul

@Ghoul flesh: That's a "yes, but." The source you used doesn't meet WP:RS. You need to cite reliable third party sources, such as newspapers. No blogs, no political websites, etc. JamesG5 (talk) 03:37, 9 April 2016 (UTC)

It wasn't for an article, it is just a page about the website stating that Petersen is the owner and founder. Either way, I am adding his political positions, cited to his official campaign website. Hopefully that will satisfy? Ghoul flesh (talk) 03:40, 9 April 2016 (UTC)Ghoul

@Ghoul flesh: Nope, those won't be any good either. You should really look at WP:RS for a guide to what's acceptable, but to help out I linked to some sources on your talk page. To be valid, you need 3rd party sources not directly linked to him or his political party. 03:43, 9 April 2016 (UTC)

GENLEC

Hi James. Thanks for the feedback. Should I leave the article in Sandbox until I find more references? Kind regards. acumenwrite —Preceding undated comment added 06:56, 9 April 2016 (UTC)

@Acumenwrite: That's probably a good idea. Based on what was said about the company, I didn't speedy it but I came close & thought it likely someone else would. Without 3rd party reliable sources to show WP:NOTABILITY it'll likely get tagged again. You can also use the draft space or the Wikipedia:Articles for creation process. AfC might be your best bet, you can get it reviewed for feedback multiple times before submitting it to main space. JamesG5 (talk) 07:02, 9 April 2016 (UTC)

Impostor

That editor is an impostor and is not me. Thought you ought to know. Adam9007 (talk) 00:31, 10 April 2016 (UTC)

@Adam9007: I noticed. Basic mistakes like the 2106 and the unlikeliness of you sending me that barnstar gave it away. Whomever it was tried to be cute & set it up to go back to your talk page. I was about to report it, but you beat me to it. JamesG5 (talk) 00:35, 10 April 2016 (UTC)
Yes, I think he was trying to get me blocked! Adam9007 (talk) 00:36, 10 April 2016 (UTC)

Speedy deletion of Antoine Philibert Albert Bailly

I think you are supposed to put the wikilink to foreign articles rather than the web address, correct? Thank you. RES2773 (talk) 00:47, 10 April 2016 (UTC)

@RES2773: You're right, I forgot to fix the format of the link per https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Db-a2, I've updated it. JamesG5 (talk) 01:04, 10 April 2016 (UTC)
Thanks! Wanted to make sure of it myself ;) RES2773 (talk) 01:07, 10 April 2016 (UTC)

Tiran Island multiple reverts

If an admin is here about the issues with the Tiran Island article, I am aware I stepped all over the 3 revert rule but I believe I was acting within one of the good faith exemptions to protect the page from obvious vandalism by a new account created just for that purpose. I (and 2 other editors) warned that user about disruptive behavior, and I filed a formal request for admin intervention in the issue. Going to bed now, hoping not to wake up blocked. JamesG5 (talk) 07:57, 10 April 2016 (UTC)

Notice of Edit warring noticeboard discussion

Information icon Hello. This message is being sent to inform you that there is currently a discussion involving you at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Edit warring regarding a possible violation of Wikipedia's policy on edit warring. The thread is Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Edit warring#User:JamesG5 reported by User:Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi (Result: ). Thank you. Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi 10:12, 10 April 2016 (UTC)

Thanks

Thanks for warning [1]. Can you deal with him? He just threatened me on the talkpage of Big Mean Ethan Dean. 68.100.116.118 (talk) 05:48, 14 April 2016 (UTC)

"I hate you" is rude, but not a threat. I'll keep an eye on it & holler for an admin if he gets worse. JamesG5 (talk) 05:54, 14 April 2016 (UTC)

Rc4wd

I have deleted the article as promotional, and protected it from re-creation (also as the properly capitalized version RC4WD). On a related note, the article wasn't really a copyright violation; it was a copy and paste from a mirror of a deleted Wikipedia article, the mirror expressly acknowledging that the original article was under the GFDL license. - Mike Rosoft (talk) 05:54, 20 April 2016 (UTC)

@Mike Rosoft: Yeah, I saw that in your deletion summary, I wasn't sure what the source of that page was. Whole thing looked like a copyvio & that was what showed up on search, but I knew it deserved a speedy for promo regardless. Thanks for salting. JamesG5 (talk) 05:58, 20 April 2016 (UTC)

A1 speedy tag

Thanks for patroling new pages, an essential and under-appreciated task, but I don't think WP:CSD#A1 was the right tag for Kareem Adel just now: that is for "articles lacking sufficient context to identify the subject of the article", and though iut was very short, the subject was clear - this guy Adel. It didn't say anything useful about him, and WP:CSD#A7 would do just fine. This may seem like a nitpick, but choosing the right tag is important so that the hopeful newbie understands what the problem was, and maybe does better next time. Keep up the good work. There is useful advice for speedy taggers at WP:10CSD and WP:A7M. Regards, JohnCD (talk) 08:46, 20 April 2016 (UTC)

@JohnCD: Thanks. I was really wavering on that one, I almost went with A7 but since it was just a one sentence piece I decided to go A1. Will keep that in mind for next time. JamesG5 (talk) 13:15, 20 April 2016 (UTC)

Michael Joy Senados

According to the talk page its a work in progress (hence why the tag as removed.) Wgolf (talk) 02:36, 21 April 2016 (UTC)

@Wgolf: It's an autobio that was previously deleted as no significance, I doubt it'll make it this time. But autobio issues aside adding a page and then working on it makes little sense, better, IMO, to cite the policies then point the user to Sandbox or AfC to create a new article. JamesG5 (talk) 02:39, 21 April 2016 (UTC)
Yes, but as of late I am seeing tons of articles that some people are hasty speeding and soon a admin or someone else will remove that for the fact (which I've been guilty of also) Wgolf (talk) 02:40, 21 April 2016 (UTC)

Re: SPI?

Re your message: As you noticed, I took care of the SPI. I think your report was fine. Since all of the evidence has been deleted and the back links have been blanked by the original account, it is difficult for you to file a full report with details. Since I can review the deleted edits, it is obvious what the connections are. There isn't much more to do with the SPI case, so I closed it. Unless they return with a fourth account. -- Gogo Dodo (talk) 06:58, 22 April 2016 (UTC)

Garden Making feedback

JamesG5, thank you so much for your help and your feedback! This is a new medium for me and I obviously need to read up more on the codes etc.

To your point about COI: yes, i am a sporadic freelancer for the magazine. However i work for a number of publications and do not have a proprietary relationship with this one in particular. if i can attribute the info to external sources is there a conflict of interest?

I would also like to add other Canadian magazines to Wikipedia, some I have (or have had) a relationship with and some not.

If it's ok for me to proceed, can you point me in a direction to create successful links? The sources are listed but not linked properly.

I also need to know how to add tags, as well as the box with the cover.

Sorry for being so needy... there's a lot of instructional info to sort through and i'm guessing i just haven't found the right page yet.

thanks again

Heatherwhite09 (talk) 17:37, 23 April 2016 (UTC)Heatherwhite09

@Heatherwhite09: I would say it's better safe than sorry to post the COI notices, simply to preclude anyone challenging your pages based on it. The main page on cites is WP:CITE but it might be easier to start at WP:REFSTART. Box info is at H:IB. Best place to go for help is the Teahouse. While you're learning, rather than using trial & error and creating an article in the main space that might be challenged you should try the Articles for Creation (AfC) process. You can assemble the article there, then submit it for review & feedback before posting it. I hope this helps! JamesG5 (talk) 04:07, 24 April 2016 (UTC)

@JamesG5 Great, I'll check out the resources you note today. cheers! Heatherwhite09 (talk) 09:56, 24 April 2016 (UTC)heather @JamesG5 I think I have addressed all the points indicated, including noting my COI. I am not authorized to upload a cover of the magazine... can you point me in a direction for that? Thanks again for all your valuable advice Heatherwhite09 (talk) 01:30, 26 April 2016 (UTC)Heatherwhite09

@Heatherwhite09: Take a look here WP:DCP, here WP:COPYRIGHT, and here WP:IUP. JamesG5 (talk) 01:49, 26 April 2016 (UTC)
@Heatherwhite09: You need to create a talk page at Garden Making Magazine & post a copy of the COI notice there, too. JamesG5 (talk) 01:51, 26 April 2016 (UTC)

@JamesG5, Thank you. I have posted the COI notice on Garden Making's Talk page as well. I'm going to hold off figuring out how to post a copyright image for the moment. You had said this in your initial notes to me: "The tags can be removed by you or another editor once the issues they mention are addressed." Is it ok to do this now? I rely on Wikipedia for info and do appreciate the need for stringent guidelines! cheers Heatherwhite09 (talk) 13:44, 26 April 2016 (UTC)Heatherwhite09

Imarticus Learning

Hi James, I am trying to right article as per the guidelines. Would you please remove the request for deletions or can you please tell me where I m going wrong — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jasimarticus (talk • contribs) 07:18, 26 April 2016 (UTC)

@Jasimarticus: There were two issues. When I looked at it, several sections (including the description) were copied word for word from the website's "About" section. See WP:COPYVIO for why that's not OK, you must use your own words. Second, as User:Ultraexactzz noted on your talk page, when you reposted it the writing was still in phrases like "This course prepares you..." which reads like promotion. Articles must be dispassionate descriptions, like "They offer courses in..." with no qualifiers. A good option for you, since you're new here and learning, would be to go to Wikipedia:Articles for creation and create the article there. Editors can read it over & give you feedback on what needs to be fixed before you post it, so you can address any issues. JamesG5 (talk) 16:35, 26 April 2016 (UTC)
@JamesG5: Thanks James, I took this article from our professional content writers and I havent noticed they have taken same content from about section of the website. Will rewrite the content and will update it 1st of Wikipedia:Articles for creation. Once again thanks for suggestion

Edits on Asia Venture Group

Hey JamesG5,

thanks for pointing these issues out. I don't get what you mean with akward grammar, I wrote it myself and it was also checked by people who are fluent or native in English; they didn't have any remarks regarding the grammar. I added more reference links and dismissed the links to the about us page. Regarding the inappropriate links - I didn't know that, thanks for clearyfing. I tried to add additional categories, but their are displayed incorrectly. Can you help me out with this? Thanks :) Jkt.foodie — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jkt.foodie (talk • contribs) 03:16, 27 April 2016 (UTC)

Ways to improve Promo Direct

Hi

Thanks for your inputs on Promo Direct page. Can you help me out on how to add WP:COI. I have added more citation link to the page.

Kindly review Susan (talk). —Preceding undated comment added 10:41, 11 May 2016 (UTC)

Responded on your talk page. JamesG5 (talk) 01:43, 12 May 2016 (UTC)

New page NIIT University

Hi James I just created page for NIIT University and saw your comments. Yes I am an employee of NIIT University. But I am not a marketing person. I want to create this page with neutral information and facts. I am not clear how to declare COI. Please help. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Akhlesh.agarwal (talk • contribs) 08:08, 17 June 2016 (UTC)

Wow

What a rat. You don't understand the pain that is QCS. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 121.208.247.44 (talk) 08:34, 30 August 2016 (UTC)

Sorry, but your rants about math tests belong on social media, not FB, and certainly shouldn't mean vandalizing pages. JamesG5 (talk) 08:40, 30 August 2016 (UTC)

Multiple

I noticed the multiple template converts the db-band type statement to a numerical format - it works! I've had editors not understand what section of a speedy delete I was using and talk that was wrong e.g. no content deletion means nothing in article - not true, so I clarified in comments. I used multiple because patent nonsense is not correct for an article with "It's u" or similar. Thanks! Cotton2 (talk) 07:46, 5 September 2016 (UTC)

@Cotton2: Ok. It didn't work here and I'd seen it fail before so I usually just use the 99db-multiple|g11|a7)) style since it always works. Wasn't objecting to the multiple, just noting that the format didn't work, nor did the comments... that seems to work better in the Edit summary.  :) JamesG5 (talk) 07:59, 5 September 2016 (UTC)
Ok, that is what I was referring to, the edit summary. Didn't notice it worked on the tagged page itself. Although I thought I checked. Page gone now, can't check it again. :) Cotton2 (talk) 08:06, 5 September 2016 (UTC)
@Cotton2: I may be wrong, but looking at Template:Db-multiple it appears I'm right about needing to use the number tags & not being able to put in notes on all criteria. I was talking about you putting the ((|chat like content)) bit in the template rather than the summary. Don't know about it converting. Just trying to help.  :) JamesG5 (talk) 08:10, 5 September 2016 (UTC)
No problems. :) I see now we are talking apples and oranges. I was not using the proper db-multiple template but the multiple| template. So I guess that's why it worked. When my comment didn't show up on the preview, I didn't think to delete that comment, just didn't think it was important at that point. Always learning, thanks! Cotton2 (talk) 09:44, 5 September 2016 (UTC)

Sinar mas

Haha, what a coincidence! I was also going to mark the Sinar mas page for deletion because it was directly translated... ∞😃 Target360YT 😃∞ (talk · contribs) 07:50, 21 September 2016 (UTC)

@Target360YT: I always google pages like that before tagging because they're SO often copyvios (sometimes I update others' speedies because they miss that), and about once a month I hit one like this that's a dupe. Sometimes stuff gets tagged before I tag it but I believe in being thorough.  :-D JamesG5 (talk) 07:56, 21 September 2016 (UTC)
@JamesG5: Yeah me too... haha!! :D ∞😃 Target360YT 😃∞ (talk · contribs) 07:58, 21 September 2016 (UTC)

StartingBloc

Hi JamesG5,

I am not sure if I am writing in the right place. I am a new user and it is quite confusing to know how to answer to the message you sent me. You mentioned a few things to fix and I would love to do so (I am not planning to do any advertising. In fact, it is a school assignment), but it is unclear where can I find your comments!! Can you help please? Thanks! M

Thanks James, your messages are super helpful! I deleted all external links (understood that is what you meant), added third party citations, adjusted the wording. I also added categories, which you can see at the bottom of the page, despite there is an error that there are no categories (?).

Also, I cannot add any visual - i.e. logo in the box like other companies, Acumen, BCG and others. I also cant add any photos. Why is that? I am getting an error. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Milkosia (talk • contribs) 05:43, 28 September 2016 (UTC)


Oliwia Sobieszek

Hi JamesG5

Firstly, thank you for helping me improve my page Oliwia Sobieszek! It's one of my first pages so I had no idea if I was doing it right! Can you check if I have enough citations, enough info ect? The ugly banner doesn't look great, so I wanna make sure I've got everything. Also I have another page under Kroh (Band), could you check that so it can be published please?Thank you! bandsjokerrr 05:53, 17 October 2016 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Bandsjoker (talk • contribs)

Picke

I honestly dont know what im doing. You can delete the page or create one for Picke. My brain cant handle this. Good luck! -Mike (White Media (talk) 04:52, 16 November 2016 (UTC))

Re Rev.Karathota Dhammasiri Thero

Hi JamesG5 -- I've redeleted the page. It looks like someone else has already fixed Horana. I'm not sure what the best course is with Granthakara Pirivena; I can't read it and non-English material should not generally be deleted without translation, but the translation noticeboard is months behind... If it was founded in 1932 as Kadawedduwe Jinavamsa Mahathera states then it might well be notable. Also, if it's about an educational institute, as suggested on the talk page, it would not be eligible for A7. Espresso Addict (talk) 05:56, 16 November 2016 (UTC)

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Orr burgel

Just wanted to let you know that I did not deliberately preempt your tag on this article. The history shows we both hit it at the same time. Your edit was using page curation and mine was using Huggle, which sneaked in ahead of yours. I have seen it happen that way a few times but at least once I have seen a tag removed to be replaced by another almost immediately. That was not the case here. Donner60 (talk) 04:14, 28 November 2016 (UTC)

@Donner60: I saw that & figured what happened, it's cool  :) JamesG5 (talk) 07:55, 28 November 2016 (UTC)

اسماعیل منصوری

I believe that foreign-language duplicates of existing articles are routinely deleted. I can't verify if it's really about the same subject as Ismaïl Mansouri, but judging from Google Translate, the text was rather promotional in nature, so I deleted it anyway. - Mike Rosoft (talk) 08:26, 29 November 2016 (UTC)

Speedy deletion nomination of George w mclaurin

Hello JamesG5,

I wanted to let you know that I just tagged George w mclaurin for deletion, because it appears to duplicate an existing Wikipedia article, [[George W. McLaurin]].

If you feel that the article shouldn't be deleted, you can contest this deletion, but please don't remove the speedy deletion tag from the top.

You can leave a note on my talk page if you have questions. Meatsgains (talk) 04:47, 30 November 2016 (UTC)

@Meatsgains: I didn't create the page. I did a move & redirect to correct the name capitalization, the page's creator apparently then copied all the text over the redirect. Might want to paste the speedy to him, I'll make a note on the talk page. JamesG5 (talk) 04:53, 30 November 2016 (UTC)
@Meatsgains: Nevermind, I just reverted it to the redirect. JamesG5 (talk) 04:54, 30 November 2016 (UTC)
Sorry about the confusion there. Meatsgains (talk) 05:00, 30 November 2016 (UTC)

Undeletion request

Hi James, The page "Angela Predhomme" was deleted, but I'm requesting it be reinstated.

Here are better sources for the page, "Angela Predhomme": http://dancemoms.wikia.com/wiki/Epiphany http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/dance-moms/exclusives/music-guide/season-5 http://www.songoftheyear.com/winners_2015d.htm

I request undeletion as I get the time to learn how to add photos and categories. If you can direct me to a user-friendly how-to resource, that would be great.

Thank you! ComeShineMusic (talk) 20:43, 7 December 2016 (UTC)Come Shine Music

BBC 12-hour Editathon - large influx of new pages & drafts expected

New Page Reviewers are asked to be especially on the look out 08:00-20:00 UTC (that's local London time - check your USA and AUS times) on Thursday 8 December for new pages. The BBC together with Wikimedia UK is holding a large 12-hour editathon. Many new articles and drafts are expected. See BBC 100 Women 2016: How to join our edit-a-thon. Follow also on #100womenwiki, and please, don't bite the newbies :) (user:Kudpung for NPR. MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 23:55, 7 December 2016 (UTC))

New Page Review - newsletter #2

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James, Help with the editing you mentioned

Hi James, those editings you marked on the new page i created, can you list how and how I can fix it. I am new here and appreciate your comments brother — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ladispeaks (talk • contribs) 10:57, 14 December 2016 (UTC)

I have unreviewed a page you curated

Hi, I'm Robert McClenon. I wanted to let you know that I saw the page you reviewed, Nichola$ KM, and have un-reviewed it again. If you have any questions, please ask them on my talk page. Thank you. Robert McClenon (talk) 04:55, 21 December 2016 (UTC)

User:JamesG5 - I was trying to mark my own review of the page as unreviewed, having applied tags but wanting another review. These things happen. Oops. We will let AFD run. Robert McClenon (talk) 14:59, 21 December 2016 (UTC)
User:Robert McClenon No big deal  :) JamesG5 (talk) 15:28, 21 December 2016 (UTC)
User:JamesG5 - It is a big deal only in that it is happening too often. On that one, we will go with the AFD. Robert McClenon (talk) 16:05, 21 December 2016 (UTC)

Page edited Bobby Sarma Baruah

Hi James,

Thanks for reviewing the new page Bobby Sarma Baruah

I have tried to edit and make changes to the article as suggested. The following changes were done

  • Removed phrases and sentences to make the article NPOV
  • Inserted citations for references
  • Linked other wikipedia articles to the page.

Kindly review and let me know if any other change is required.

Thinkcept (talk) 12:26, 27 December 2016 (UTC) Jayanta

Templates

You might mean either [[Template:Uw-advert]] or [[Template:Uw-COI]] I tend to use them together quite often. Deb (talk) 14:39, 15 January 2017 (UTC)

@Deb: Thanks, I was looking for the COI template, I already have the advert one. Appreciate it! JamesG5 (talk) 17:40, 15 January 2017 (UTC)

Stop touching my page..thank you.

It is really annoying. Guererro (talk) 00:53, 19 January 2017 (UTC)

@Guererro: It's nothing personal, simply a matter of Wikipedia policies. You're posting unsourced promotion of a non-notable criminal organization, inserting references in to other articles, deleting speedies, etc. Try using the articles for creation process to learn how to do things correctly if you're serious about editing here. JamesG5 (talk) 01:26, 19 January 2017 (UTC)

Glade Knight: Clarification of Tags

First, thank you for not just deleting my new article Glade Knight, I can appreciate that. Second, I just wanted to make sure I understand what you were saying when you posted on my talk page about the tags. The problems with my article were that

A) I don't maintain a neutral point of view in my writing

B) All of my references are one of the following: (advertising, press releases, autobiographies, or the subject's website)

C) I don't provide enough referencing for the information I have listed there

D) I didn't add it into any categories and

E) I am clearly sharing details that are not needed.

Is this correct, or have i misunderstood? Chief2443 (talk) 04:11, 20 January 2017 (UTC)

Thanks for the input!! I have been working on this so long I have forgotten to work on that section about his family. You are right, that is completely unacceptable. In terms of those references they are actually carefully documented MLA format citations, and that is my bad for not including links there as I did in the notes section. I will be making both those changes promptly. Do you also want me to use the citations more throughout the article? Each reference I have up right now is the responsible agent for the entire block of text before it, which is the only way of citation I have hereby been familiar with. If this is different on wikipedia- please provide me with that guideline page so I can make it how it is expected to be. I will also learn how to add a category, I didn't even know that was a thing before you said something.
In terms of the controversy, I don't know what you expect me to do about that. There is no material for me to write about! Should an institution decide to make public those transactions and proceedings, that may be a viable way to update the information. However, I have not found any and do not know where to look for any. Also addressing the notability argument, I'm not sure what you expect there. I have been reading through Wikipedia, and all it takes is a few clicks on the random article button to find something published that makes my article look professional and well-researched. See Moechotypa ceylonica. I don't wish to sound like I am contrary to Wikipedia guidelines, but I also do not want to accept that some articles are judged unequally. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Chief2443 (talk • contribs) 04:59, 20 January 2017 (UTC)
I find it incredibly ironic that somehow as a human race we can value a thing for its simple existence and because some guy gave it a latin name but need even more than impressive merit and accomplishment to requisite accolade and 'online encyclopedia' status for an established, honorable, and incredibly successful member of society. It's still hard to believe what's allowed to be on here... but I understand more now. Thank you for your help!!!! I will work on improving this, but it will take time Chief2443 (talk) 06:12, 20 January 2017 (UTC)

From Gary L Puckett

Hi James! Thanks for letting me know you tagged my page for deletion. I totally understand your point, but I just put the page up a couple hours ago, and it's late and I need to get to sleep. I'd just ask to give me a few days to expand the page to include some of the other topics I'm intending on addressing such as: combining elements of musical genres and structures, etc. Thanks, Gary GaryLPuckett (talk) 07:36, 25 January 2017 (UTC)

@GaryLPuckett: Gary, that really won't help the issue. As the note about the WP:AUTOBIO policy I left on your page indicates, you shouldn't be creating or editing pages about yourself. Moreover, the topics you intend to address don't matter, you have to show that you meet Wikipedia's general notability guideline and that you & your work have received significant third party coverage with reliable sources. Otherwise it's a WP:PROMO and WP:NOTWEBHOST issue. Please don't take this personally, it's not intended as such. JamesG5 (talk) 07:55, 25 January 2017 (UTC)

Blossom Ozurumba

Hello James, thanks so much for the edit suggestion on Ebenezar Wikina. I have made the corrections as suggested. Once more, I thank you for your kind support.User:Blossom_Ozurumba (talk) 10:50, 25 January 2017 (UTC)

page for thaddeus moore

Hi there,

Thank you for letting me know that the page I created about thaddeus moore was being considered for deletion - I added a few links that may be helpful in proving the facts in the article - hopefully that helps

Take care — Preceding unsigned comment added by Chandrasylvio (talk • contribs) 00:57, 3 February 2017 (UTC)

Speedy deletion declined: Ceiling tee bar

Hello JamesG5. I am just letting you know that I declined the speedy deletion of Ceiling tee bar, a page you tagged for speedy deletion, because of the following concern: Not an unambiguous copyright infringement, or there is other content to save. Thank you. Primefac (talk) 17:10, 3 February 2017 (UTC)

@Primefac: I saw the redirect & that made perfect sense, thanks. JamesG5 (talk) 04:29, 4 February 2017 (UTC)

Organised events

Hi,

What makes you say that sports themselves are organised events? A sport is a type of game. Organised events refers to things like concerts and parties. For example a chess tournament is an organised event, but the game of chess itself is not, no? Adam9007 (talk) 19:48, 5 February 2017 (UTC)

@Adam9007: No offense Adam, but I've dealt with you before and I know your reputation here. Talking to you is pointless, you have your own vision of Wikipedia. I didn't want to start an edit war with you, which is why I simply endorsed the PROD. Just like speedies you removed I take to AfD where everyone wonders why they weren't speedied. You keep on allowing, or delaying removal of, articles that should be removed, I'll keep on making sure they're removed. JamesG5 (talk) 19:53, 5 February 2017 (UTC)

New Page Review - newsletter No.2

Hello JamesG5,
A HUGE backlog

We now have 822 New Page Reviewers!
Most of us requested the user right at PERM, expressing a wish to be able to do something about the huge backlog, but the chart on the right does not demonstrate any changes to the pre-user-right levels of October.

Hitting 17,000 soon

The backlog is still steadily growing at a rate of 150 a day or 4,650 a month. Only 20 reviews a day by each reviewer over the next few days would bring the backlog down to a managable level and the daily input can then be processed by each reviewer doing only 2 or 3 reviews a day - that's about 5 minutes work!
It didn't work in time to relax for the Xmas/New Year holidays. Let's see if we can achieve our goal before Easter, otherwise by Thanksgiving it will be closer to 70,000.

Second set of eyes

Remember that we are the only guardians of quality of new articles, we alone have to ensure that pages are being correctly tagged by non-Reviewer patrollers and that new authors are not being bitten.

Abuse

This is even more important and extra vigilance is required considering Orangemoody, and

  1. this very recent case of paid advertising by a Reviewer resulting in a community ban.
  2. this case in January of paid advertising by a Reviewer, also resulting in a community ban.
  3. This Reviewer is indefinitely blocked for sockpuppetry.

Coordinator election

Kudpung is stepping down after 6 years as unofficial coordinator of New Page Patrolling/Reviewing. There is enough work for two people and two coords are now required. Details are at NPR Coordinators; nominate someone or nominate yourself. Date for the actual suffrage will be published later.

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@Ethanbas: See this ^^^^? Among MANY other things this is a major reason why you creating multiple half done articles HOPING they will be valid or catch attention is an issue. You tie up time on NPP reviewers, on admins who have to review speedies, in deletion discussions, etc. You tell me to stop being grumpy, I am pleading with you to stop making Wikipedia worse. JamesG5 (talk) 19:44, 5 February 2017 (UTC)
You seem pretty agitated. Maybe taking a break from Wikipedia editing is a good idea? Ethanbas (talk) 00:03, 6 February 2017 (UTC)

Speedy deletion nomination of Articles for Creation

A tag has been placed on Articles for Creation requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section R3 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because it is a redirect from an implausible typo or misnomer.

If you think this page should not be deleted for this reason, you may contest the nomination by visiting the page and clicking the button labelled "Contest this speedy deletion". This will give you the opportunity to explain why you believe the page should not be deleted. However, be aware that once a page is tagged for speedy deletion, it may be removed without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag from the page yourself, but do not hesitate to add information in line with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. Largoplazo (talk) 19:42, 6 February 2017 (UTC)

@Largoplazo: Thanks, I should've made sure to torch the redirect. JamesG5 (talk) 19:51, 6 February 2017 (UTC)

Re: Copyvio warning after speedy?

Re your message: I don't think an additional warning for the copyvio is necessary. I think a lot of the G11/uw-spamublock blocked accounts are copyvios since they usually copy it from their website. The block should suffice since it usually gets them to stop posting stuff, which is the ultimate point. -- Gogo Dodo (talk) 06:24, 10 February 2017 (UTC)

@Gogo Dodo: Thanks, that's what I figured. JamesG5 (talk) 06:27, 10 February 2017 (UTC)

Some baklava for you!

Enjoy!! :D Ethanbas (talk) 08:01, 16 February 2017 (UTC)

New Page Review-Patrolling: Coordinator elections

Your last chance to nominate yourself or any New Page Reviewer, See Wikipedia talk:New pages patrol/Coordination. Elections begin Monday 20 February 23:59 UTC. MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 08:17, 19 February 2017 (UTC)

New Page Review - newsletter No.3

Hello JamesG5,

Voting for coordinators has now begun HERE and will continue through/to 23:59 UTC Monday 06 March. Please be sure to vote. Any registered, confirmed editor can vote. Nominations are now closed.

Still a MASSIVE backlog

We now have 822 New Page Reviewers but despite numerous appeals for help, the backlog has NOT been significantly reduced.
If you asked for the New Page Reviewer right, please consider investing a bit of time - every little helps preventing spam and trash entering the mainspace and Google when the 'NO_INDEX' tags expire.

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Chicago conflict

Chicago conflict seems to be a real thing, not even a day after I created that article Donald Trump seemed to suggest he would send in the national guard to Chicago. How bout dat?--I'm on day 4 (talk) 08:38, 26 February 2017 (UTC)

Reference added

Dear JamesG5, I added the references to the page of Heleni Polichronatou as you proposed. Is it okay now? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Nikosfa (talk • contribs) 20:19, 29 March 2017 (UTC)

Holoverse Improvements

Hi James, I think I have fixed the Holoverse page based on the things originally listed as concerns by Wiki. Please let me know what you think. Many thanks. Simon — Preceding unsigned comment added by SBanks82 (talk • contribs) 01:04, 3 May 2017 (UTC)

@SBanks82: it looks a lot better but your references aren't formatted correctly, see WP:REFBEGIN for how to fix those. More to the point you still have very few references, you need multiple third party sources to show significant coverage that demonstrates the topic meets the general notability guideline. Please note I didn't post the deletion template, that was @SwisterTwister: and I wouldn't be comfortable with removing it without his OK. JamesG5 (talk) 01:55, 3 May 2017 (UTC)
  • Thanks for notifying; SBanks82 perhaps one of two serious concerns that currently exist are (1) the information is not what we consider significant and (2) the one source added is one of the company's own announcements; altogether or alone, it's not what we consider notable. SwisterTwister talk 02:06, 3 May 2017 (UTC)

@ User:JamesG5 and User:SwisterTwister: Hi guys, thanks so much for your feedback. I am going to take a second look at it and improve on both the sources, and the significance of the subject matter. Holoverse is pretty cutting edge stuff and is miles ahead of anyone else in holograms in the world, I just need to find a way of conveying this factually without sounding like an advertisement. If you could leave it there so I can work on it across this week and next, (as I am super busy), it would be appreciated. Many thanks. Simon

I have unreviewed a page you curated

Thanks for reviewing Jamie Costa, JamesG5.

Unfortunately Primefac has just gone over this page again and unreviewed it. Their note is:

Bunch of cv removed, might not be good any more.

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Mason Zahra

Hi, Im not sure why you are accusing me of using multiple accounts. I am not so please do not accuse me of this when you don't have much knowledge of me, and for the so called 'speedies' please stop putting them on my page. It says I have not included the importance and significance and I have. So please Stop.! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Wikipolop (talk • contribs) 05:37, 11 May 2017 (UTC)

@Wikipolop: First off, when posting on someone's talk page hit "new section" or edit at the bottom, not the top. I had to root thru my page to find your comment. Second, sign your posts with four tildes ~~~~ so people can see who's talking without looking at their history. I am assuming you're talking about the notice I posted at User talk:Fangofangl. If that's not a sock account I'm curious as to how you found it so fast. Also it seems awfully strange that in the middle of you posting multiple inappropriate articles and repeatedly removing speedies from Mason Zahra that a brand new account would appear and suddenly start doing what you've been warned not to do, especially since immediately after that account was warned you did it again. JamesG5 (talk) 09:51, 11 May 2017 (UTC)

JamesG5 You claim thatI found the account really fast. Thats because you mentioned me in the post and thats how I found the account. It is also not that strange that someone goes to use wikipedia and then is asked to create an account as they don not have one and do not want to be seen as an anonymous user. I am not saying that that is what happened but just suggesting. --Wikipolop (talk) 09:57, 11 May 2017 (UTC)

@Wikipolop: It is awfully strange that someone would randomly join Wikipedia and the first thing they would do is defend an obviously unsuitable article.  Looks like a duck to me JamesG5 (talk) 10:01, 11 May 2017 (UTC)
@Wikipolop: BTW if you put a : before your reply it indents the reply. JamesG5 (talk) 10:01, 11 May 2017 (UTC)
@JamesG5: yes it is strange, and i don't want their help, I did talk about the page and people were probably viewing it. --Wikipolop (talk) 10:04, 11 May 2017 (UTC)

Out Run 3-D

Yes, thanks for deleting the dud Out Run 3-D article - I messed that up a bit!Cpaaoi (talk) 16:26, 15 May 2017 (UTC)

Speedy deletion declined: Multibank Exchange Group

Hello JamesG5. I am just letting you know that I declined the speedy deletion of Multibank Exchange Group, a page you tagged for speedy deletion, because of the following concern: Subject might be important/significant (see also Google News/Books hits for this subject) / use WP:PROD or WP:AFD instead to allow other editors to participate in this decision. Thank you. SoWhy 06:58, 16 May 2017 (UTC)

email

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@Dlohcierekim: Understood. I only brought it up because it was part of the information in the articles, not something I'd searched out myself. Also because it demonstrated that the claims simply weren't credible timeline wise. No issues tho. JamesG5 (talk) 17:03, 16 May 2017 (UTC)
Yeah. I hated to do it, but saw no choice. When particular people edit in a particular manner priorities in life change. Needs must when the devil drives.Dlohcierekim (talk) 19:03, 16 May 2017 (UTC)

New Page Review - Newsletter No.4

Hello JamesG5,

Since rolling out the right in November, just 6 months ago, we now have 822 reviewers, but the backlog is still mysteriously growing fast. If every reviewer did just 55 reviews, the 22,000 backlog would be gone, in a flash, schwoop, just like that!

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adding / correcting sources

Hi,

Page : Fereidoon Izadseta

You made some edits and suggested to add / correct url's. Can you please give some more insight. And I am not sure how to add a category. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Spiderman2334 (talk • contribs) 05:27, 31 May 2017 (UTC)

@Spiderman2334: see Help:Category and Wikipedia:FAQ/Categorization for the categories. For references see Help:Referencing for beginners. And you can always ask for detailed help at the WP:TEAHOUSE. JamesG5 (talk) 05:36, 31 May 2017 (UTC)

Starlight Ritual band page

Hello, what is there to be done to validate the Starlight Ritual band page? — Preceding unsigned comment added by IronFist666 (talk • contribs) 23:40, 2 June 2017 (UTC)

@IronFist666: You need to cite reliable third party sources to show the band meets Wikipedia's general notability guideline. I linked several of the Wiki help pages in the notes on your talk page, including the guidelines for reliable sources and the special page for notability for musicians & bands. Take a look at those pages & then find the appropriate coverage. Let me know if you need any additional help. BTW when you make a post on your own talk page, the talk page of an entry, or someone else's talk page put four tildes ~~~~ after your comments to create a signature. JamesG5 (talk) 23:46, 2 June 2017 (UTC)

Thank you!

Many thanks for the help and guidance about 'ref tags.' Henceforth, I will keep this in mind and follow your instructions for future articles. Vshl.plnkr (talk) 08:12, 3 June 2017 (UTC) Vishal Palankar

@Vshl.plnkr: You're welcome, glad to help. JamesG5 (talk) 15:32, 3 June 2017 (UTC)

Joseph kargbo93

See fr:Wikipédia:Faux-nez/Joseph kargbo 1 Smiley. Hégésippe | ±Θ± 18:51, 19 June 2017 (UTC)

Can you help me for the page Sourav Raj Biswas

i understand what are you talking about but if i want to keep this page than what kind of information i have to insert in the article — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sourav Raj Biswas (talk • contribs) 08:35, 27 June 2017 (UTC)

@Sourav Raj Biswas: Not to be rude, but you clearly don't understand what I'm talking about. As the WP:AUTOBIO and [{WP:NOT]] pages I linked showed, YOU may want to keep the self promotional information about your blog, but it doesn't belong here on Wikipedia. There's nothing to even show you rate an article per WP:GNG. JamesG5 (talk) 08:47, 27 June 2017 (UTC)

Dubai Cosmetic surgery Deletion

Can you please tell me what goes wrong, as put my page Dubai Cosmetic Surgery under deletion log. Please explain me. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Kamranayyubdcs (talk • contribs) 06:30, 3 July 2017 (UTC)

@Kamranayyubdcs: I explained my reasons in the nomination for deletion. Please note that an AfD nomination doesn't mean the page will be removed, other editors & admins will review it and come to a consensus before action is taken. Generally speaking the issue is notability, I didn't see any evidence of the company meeting WP:GNG and your sources did a poor job of establishing that, plus it appeared overly promotional per WP:PROMO. As a side note, when you're posting on the talk page of an article or a user's talk page put four tildes (~~~~) at the end of what you say to create a signature. JamesG5 (talk) 06:34, 3 July 2017 (UTC)

I have unreviewed a page you curated

Hi, I'm Cahk. I wanted to let you know that I saw the page you reviewed, Latha Krishna, and have un-reviewed it again. If you have any questions, please ask them on my talk page. Thank you.

Cahk (talk) 17:44, 3 July 2017 (UTC)

FPV Canada

Hey JamesG5, thanks for pointing me in the direction of some relevant links. I've started the page with the intent on building it up over a few days. I added some references to articles, categories and started a timeline.

Please let me know if this addresses some of the bigger issues. :D

Thanks again. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Vlithium (talk • contribs) 17:48, 4 July 2017 (UTC)

@Vlithium: Thanks, that looks 110% better. I removed the PROD since you've addressed the most serious issues, I left some of the tags where it needs more work. Couple of points for future reference, you're lucky I found it & not a lot of new page reviewers, most of us are REALLY quick to pull a "speedy delete" on a page like that instead of a PROD giving you time to address it. Wikipedia is generally not terribly friendly to partial pages being put up in the main space. If you need time to build a page, you should create the page in the user draft space and complete it before you move it to the main section of the site, or better yet if it's a first article consider using the Articles for Creation system where experienced editors can help out. It's a great way to avoid issues. Also, when you post a comment on someone else's talk page (or your own, or the Talk page of an article) make sure at the end of your comment you add four tildes ~~~~ to create a signature. Hope this helps! JamesG5 (talk) 19:56, 4 July 2017 (UTC)
@JamesG5: Thanks for your help, it's very much appreciate.  :) Vlithium (talk) 20:23, 4 July 2017 (UTC)

Fanto

Hi James, thank you for your views on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Fanto - as you probably hear a lot, I am very new to all the editing, so its taking me a long time to process all the information (there are lots of strict guidelines and it is important I understand and abide by them all). I have taken each point one by one.

WP:USERNAME - If this would help I can change my email address? Although, I am happy to write a neutral wiki page on Fanto. There are zero call to action on the page and it discusses what external views which support Fanto place in the world. For ease of reference, none of these articles have been paid for and were all independent to Fanto. WP:COI - I do not get paid by Fanto. I am affiliated to Fanto as I was the founder WP:PAID - I do not get paid by Fanto. I am affiliated to Fanto as I was the founder WP:GNG - Determining notability does not necessarily depend on things such as fame, importance, or popularity—although those may enhance the acceptability of a subject that meets the guidelines. All the articles which have pointed to this page have been independent and express a view on how Fanto is changing where it operates. It offers a view on a very popular social hobby. As the views expand more articles can be added to reaffirm the position? WP:PROMO - I worked very hard to make sure this is NOT promotional. I have referenced third party sources and kept it very neutral. It is very similar in nature to another fantasy sports provider - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oulala_Fantasy_Football If this article is deemed to be promotional, doesnt that mean the Oulala article is?

I am happy to work with the moderators to understand how exactly to conform to the strong ethics of Wiki, and I will be fully transparent with all information.

Many thanks

James — Preceding unsigned comment added by JamesPopeFanto (talk • contribs) 17:20, 4 July 2017 (UTC)

@JamesPopeFanto: Hi James. First of all your username has nothing to do with your email. If you check out WP:USERNAME there's a section on requesting changes in yours, you should remove the company name entirely. Second, paid or not it's YOUR company so (as someone else noted in comments on your talk page) you MUST declare a conflict of interest both on your User page and the Talk page of the article. As far as GNG, the issue is that there ARE very few articles. It's not a matter of "throw it up now & expand it as it becomes more notable," it's a matter of "if it's not notable enough to have more coverage it doesn't belong here yet." See WP:TOOSOON for more on this. The promo issue is because someone with an undeclared COI posted a favorable article on a business that appears non-notable, so it's hard to see that as anything other than promotional. RE Oulala Fantasy Football see WP:OTHERSTUFF for an explanation as to why that's not a mitigating argument. Finally, please understand that I'm an editor, not an admin. I don't make final determination as to whether or not the page gets removed, nor can I stop it once the AfD process starts. It's in the hands of the others reviewing it now. I did it via AfD in order to seek consensus, since there was some question in my mind, rather than speedy deleting, as has been done in the past. If the consensus is delete I hope you can learn from this to make a better article next time. You might consider using the Articles for Creation system where experienced editors can help out. Also, when you post a comment on someone else's talk page (or your own, or the Talk page of an article) make sure at the end of your comment you add four tildes ~~~~ to create a signature. Hope this helps! JamesG5 (talk) 19:56, 4 July 2017 (UTC)

Hi James, many thanks for taking such a time to reply in such a detailed way. I will review all the above and come back with any comments (of which I am sure there are many). Regards — Preceding unsigned comment added by JamesPopeFanto (talk • contribs) 21:34, 5 July 2017 (UTC)

July 2017

Information icon Hello JamesG5. Thanks for patrolling new pages – it's a very important task! I'm just letting you know, however, that there is consensus that we shouldn't tag pages as lacking context (CSD A1) and/or content (CSD A3) moments after they are created, as you did at Dale Patch. It's usually best to wait at least 10–15 minutes for more content to be added if the page is very short, and the articles should not be marked as patrolled. Tagging such pages in a very short space of time may drive away well-meaning contributors, which is not good for Wikipedia. Attack pages (G10), blatant nonsense (G1), copyright violations (G12) and pure vandalism/blatant hoaxes (G3) should of course still be tagged and deleted immediately. 6 minutes is too hasty to be applying A7 tags. WP:NPPNICE suggests 15 minutes as a bare minimum. VQuakr (talk) 03:21, 10 July 2017 (UTC)

@VQuakr: I realize I didn't give the page that long, but I did my homework first. I devote most of my time to NPP and you'll see my record is solid, including using AfD rather than CSD any time there's a question, working with editors to improve pages where possible, etc. I can tell you, and prove it with links and screen shots of my browser history if you like, that before I A7ed the page I googled the subject AND the page creator's name to verify that this was, in fact, an WP:AUTOBIO and that the person in question has no indication of significance in his life. I generally try to respect WP:NICE but a) this was a blatant case of "no chance" and b) my experience is that if I wait 15 minutes someone else does it first. I promise I am not trying to be capricious or rude, but again if you check my history you'll note I have a sharp focus on COI promotional posts and unwarranted self promotion where the intent is not to drive off editors making a good faith effort but to stop people from abusing Wikipedia. I'll take extra care.  :) JamesG5 (talk) 03:28, 10 July 2017 (UTC)
If "someone else does it first" then it isn't your problem or your mistake. It is more important to avoid biting than to prevent a quickfail autobiography from existing a quarter hour. Kind regards! VQuakr (talk) 03:30, 10 July 2017 (UTC)
I am not sure it's "biting" to A7 the spam promo autobio of a guy who's spamming multiple websites with self promotion in hope of a job. I can think of almost no cases where waiting 5 or so more minutes would have made a difference in that person becoming a valuable Wikipedian. If he's serious about being here it won't dissuade him, if he's not then... JamesG5 (talk) 03:35, 10 July 2017 (UTC)

Awesome.

Thanks for your help. can you send me an example on how you format that, so i don't make the same mistake. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Dbestlook (talk • contribs) 10:08, 10 July 2017 (UTC)

@Dbestlook: Check out the WP:REFBEGIN link I posted on your Talk page, it walks you thru pretty much all of it. Basically, tho, the ref links goes in the article like this (I am using code so you can see it)<ref>http://www.google.com</ref> but you have to add extra info to fill out the link, that's explained in the referencing article. Then you use the Reflist code and the system automatically makes a list. Also, make sure any time you post on your talk page or someone else's talk page that at the end of your message you put for tildes (~~~~) to create your signature. JamesG5 (talk) 10:13, 10 July 2017 (UTC)

On the MindGarage page

I am answering it here because I do realize that the page has issues, but I will not be able to fix it so soon =S (I will try making some of the corrections though)

I wanted to read very decently those pages you linked before I could fix this page.

Thanks — Preceding unsigned comment added by Vaulttech (talk • contribs) 14:17, 10 July 2017 (UTC)

@Vaulttech: That's no problem, I also copied the notes to the other individual who's working on the page with you, the one who's listed on the page as having published works for them. The main thing is for you both to properly declare your COI and be aware of those rules going forward in the editing work, everything else can be worked on. One reason for the tag is so that other editors who see the page will be immediately aware of what needs to be fixed so they can pitch in and help. Just as an FYI, if you're commenting on the talk page of an article, on another editor's talk page (like this one) or your own talk page you should put four tildes (like this <no wiki>JamesG5 (talk) 15:23, 10 July 2017 (UTC)</nowiki>) at the end so it creates a signature & time stamp. JamesG5 (talk) 15:23, 10 July 2017 (UTC)

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Hello @JamesG5, Please see all the new resources posted. Thanks! Dman54321 (talk) 09:11, 19 July 2017 (UTC)

Thanks!

Hi James, thanks for moving that for me. I'm new to wikipedia and so I'll of course make some mistakes. Thanks again for your help. Mrw7816 (talk) 19:18, 29 July 2017 (UTC)

Attention Jimbo

Hey Jimmyboy, i was just surfing the 'web', when I saw you had deleted the 'thegg'. I think that was the correct spelling, but as you deleted it, I am not sure.

Jimbles, have you heard of the burning of the library of alexandria?

I'll just leave that there.

!Pizzadiglett (talk) 01:24, 1 August 2017 (UTC)!

Stelian Onufrei page

Hi James thank you for the insight into the objective nature of Wikipedia. I very much appreciate your comments and will back away from editing the page based on the established guidelines you have laid out. That said, I believe that Mr Onufrei's candidacy meets the objective standards for notable personalities and politicians to have a page of their own. Secondary objective source material about Onufrei can be found on editorial sources as varied as the LA Times, the Orange County Register, the Orange County Weekly, the Laguna Beach Independent and Rassmussen Reports. These could be drawn upon by an objective page editor to create an accurate and legitimate wiki page that meets those tests you suggest eliminate Mr. Onufrei as a candidate for inclusion on wikipedia. Thank you again. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Spotlighter1182 (talk • contribs) 21:17, 2 August 2017 (UTC)

Questions about Inna Rosputnia Deletion

Hi James! You tagged my page for deletion https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Inna_Rosputnia_(Lady_F) 

I didn't place any promotion into this article (at least I was not trying to promote). Please, help me to recover page, I need more time to work on it, edit and make it more neutral. All the stated information is real facts and can be confirmed. This person have a lot of referances and interview. I think successful female traders have to be featured on Wikipedia, specially if they are also pholanthropists and work hard to make positive changes in society. Inna Rosputnia is a memeber of Cherie Blair Foundation. she is making significant contributions to women empowerment and granting african students. Such women who was born in a poor contries, became successfull and help others have to featured in Wikipedia. They make contributions to make world better. Please, recover the page and give me time to edit. Will be very greatful for any help and advice. Thank you!  — Preceding unsigned comment added by Vanushyn (talk • contribs) 20:16, 3 August 2017 (UTC)
@Vanushyn: Hi, I didn't delete your page. I only flagged it for an administrator to review, the admin made that decision. If you look at your own talk page talk there are instructions there on what to do about it. JamesG5 (talk) 22:23, 3 August 2017 (UTC)

Removal of Gorp: Goblin Janitor

I'm just curious, how would one get their literary work listed on Wikipedia without being seen as promotional? It seems more like a double standard and like most things in life the same action is only noted with enough people take notice, but author like myself remain obscured forever without a platform from which to show they exist.

Are there good examples you can point me to on Wikipedia that show the proper way to have a fictional novel added so it is not considered promotional? — Preceding unsigned comment added by LordJR (talk • contribs) 19:40, 6 August 2017 (UTC) LordJR (talk) 19:47, 6 August 2017 (UTC)

@LordJR: Well first off per WP:COI and WP:PROMO you're not supposed to create or edit articles about your own work or projects. If you do engage in such activity, per the COI policies you must disclose your interest on both your page & the page you've created or are editing. The preferred method is, assuming a page has been created, to suggest changes on the talk pages and then let other editors vet and make them. Second, Wikipedia is not here to keep things from being obscured, see WP:NOT. Just because something exists doesn't mean it belongs here. Take a look at the General Notability Guideline and the specific standards for Notability for Books to get a better idea of what qualifies. If your book or series meets those and editors take note, someone's likely to make a page. Otherwise if you do it yourself, especially given the rationale above, it's unlikely to be seen as anything other than promotional. JamesG5 (talk) 21:40, 6 August 2017 (UTC)

Please do not delete

James,

Please do not delete this True North Inc. It is in process and I will continue it through out the week. I just decided to start it tonight. This article is about a company that has been in many newspapers and articles. I promise to make it up to Wikipedia standards.

It is a work in progress! Please do not delete it! AmericanAir88 (talk) 00:53, 8 August 2017 (UTC)

@AmericanAir88: Deletion is not up to me, I tagged it for administrator review and an admin will make the decision. However, there're multiple issues with that article. First, Wikipedia is generally not terribly friendly to partial pages being put up in the main space. If you need time to build a page, you should create the page in the user draft space and complete it before you move it to the main section of the site, or better yet if it's a first article consider using the Articles for Creation system where experienced editors can help out. However, and FAR more importantly, as reflected in the notes I've left on your user page you're currently not in compliance with the WP:COI and WP:PAID policies, which, in addition to what appears an unremarkable company, makes it look like the article is solely WP:PROMO. Even if it's not deleted you'll need to post the required disclaimers and show to a high standard that the company is notable. JamesG5 (talk) 00:57, 8 August 2017 (UTC)
I hope you don't mind, but I moved the page to a subpage of AmericanAir88's userpage, so they can continue working on it. SkyWarrior 01:04, 8 August 2017 (UTC)
@SkyWarrior: that's fine tho generally it would have been moved to draftspace. If he can make it work there it's all good but he has to deal with the issues I outlined. JamesG5 (talk) 01:09, 8 August 2017 (UTC)

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I replied to your thing — Preceding unsigned comment added by Theschooptalk (talk • contribs) 04:38, 12 September 2017 (UTC)

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Trolleybuses in Prague

Hello, I've added citations to this page Trolleybuses in Prague (which I've planned to do from the beginning but should have done before even publishing this, sorry) but I am not sure what to do about the language. Could you please advise on how to update the text structure so that it is less like an essay? Feel free to update it on your own it you have some ideas.

Thank you very much.

Best regards, Martin

Zubozrout (talk) 19:37, 15 October 2017 (UTC)

@Zubozrout: Hi Martin. You want to avoid informal and essay like language. So for instance in the first sentence "Prague was the first city in Czechoslovakia to introduce trolleybuses as we know them today." the "as we know them today" doesn't fit. A better use might be "Prague was the first city in Czechoslovakia to introduce modern style trolleybuses." In the conclusion "Most of the public as well as people in the public transport company like the idea of trolleybuses as they are clean and efficient way of transport." could be re-written as "Trolleybuses have strong public support based on being both clean and efficient." You want to go with a more neutral academic style of language. BTW when you make a post on a talk page, at the end you want to put for tildes ~~~~ to create a signature. JamesG5 (talk) 19:34, 15 October 2017 (UTC)

@JamesG5: Thank you very much for your guidance. I've went through the article again and updated the suggested sentences. I didn't find any more flaws but if you believe other parts are questionable as well please let me know. Zubozrout (talk) 19:53, 15 October 2017 (UTC)

@JamesG5: So I am removing the essay and citation tags - hopefully you are not opposed to this. In case there are still issues present let me know. Oh, and thank you again for your help :) Zubozrout (talk) 20:28, 15 October 2017 (UTC)

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Avoid operating in material you don't know

JamesG5, please let the people knowing what the topic is ( may be I am wrong I believe you are not precisely a Calphad expert).

From what I have seen here, it is not the first time that you cut/stop/delete articles written by people with the precise will of spreading information.

If you need to correct homeworks, just should get a degree and go to any kind of school to be a teacher.

So you could spend your time in an useful way.

Meanwhile, we all be pleased here to see that you stop your not respectful actions

Regards — Preceding unsigned comment added by Pierantonio Gratarol (talk • contribs) 13:58, 29 November 2017 (UTC)

@Pierantonio Gratarol: You are referring to my moving the Draft:Lawrence Kaufman article from main space to draft space. I don't need any knowledge of Calphads to do that, my move had everything to do with Wikipedia procedures. As I explained on your talk page you created/opened the article with the words "Note this is a preliminary wikipedia article, and should be properly reworked." If an article is "preliminary" and needs to be "reworked" it does not belong in main space. There was no disrespect meant or intended, all I did was put the article in a proper space to be improved before formal publication. JamesG5 (talk) 05:27, 30 November 2017 (UTC)

Enrico Papi, Stefano Fresi

Stefano Fresi and Enrico Papi are two famous Italian public figures. Can you help me contribute to their Wikipedia pages? Thank you

@Maxcov16: Hi, the issue with both pages is that there are no sources/references. Per the Wikipedia policy on biographies of living people WP:BLP, all such articles must have sources. So the other editor & I tagged them with a warning. They won't be deleted right away, you have a week to fix them. If you can't do it in time, let me know and I'll move them to Draft space for you so you have more time to fix them. For more info on how to fix the references, see WP:REFBEGIN. Also, when you post on a talk page like this, whether it's another users or on an article, always put 4 tildes ~~~~ at the end to sign your name. Let me know what else I can do to help. JamesG5 (talk) 18:23, 1 December 2017 (UTC)

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unsigned comment moved from top of page

False information review

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregori_Lukas

Confirmed with public relations and management at that time from 2012 until August 2015 that there was no involvement or work with Jessie J and no Grammy nomination. There is no link providing proof of collaboration nor any proof or any professional relationship. This page is claiming credit for other people's work and must be fixedone immediately.

@Theschooptalk: I am not sure what you're talking about or why you're tagging me, I don't know anything about this person & have never edited that page, nor am I an administrator. How can I help you? Please note if you're posting on someone's page you generally add your post to the BOTTOM of the page, not the top, and when you post you should put 4 tildes ~~~~ after your post top create a signature. JamesG5 (talk) 04:57, 20 February 2018 (UTC)
@Theschooptalk: I looked at your user page, the only interaction we had was last year in this deletion discussion https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Chris_Avery_Bennet. I am not sure if that has anything to do with this new issue? JamesG5 (talk) 05:06, 20 February 2018 (UTC)

Chris Avery

On the Chris Avery subject I emailed Chris about the page and the info on it and she replied if we could have some more information put into it and have it turned into a real page or make sure it's completely deleted, it is showing up in her Google search. Theschooptalk (talk) 21:55, 21 February 2018 (UTC)

Sorry

Sorry I thought you had some involvement and you'd be someone to show something to if there is false information etc. And totally new to this sorry about the top thing. Reached out to the previous PR for Gregori and that person must have had it removed because it was not true. Theschooptalk (talk) 21:52, 21 February 2018 (UTC)

@Theschooptalk: No need to apologize, I just wasn't sure exactly what kind of help you were looking for, I am always happy to help if I can or to direct people to where they can get help. I work specifically on monitoring new pages so I have some extra tools there, on existing pages I don't have anything different than regular users but I can point you. If you need anything you're always free to ask. JamesG5 (talk) 02:59, 23 February 2018 (UTC)

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