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Verbatim copyvio of this, published on 27 July 2008 by Sara Leslie. Even if you lifted it from another source, it's a copyvio of the original author's work and a copy of something you found on the web. Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 03:18, 3 September 2012 (UTC).
I'll just add as a friendly suggestion, that you may wish to check a lot more of your content work. I would hate to see you the subject of a CCI. Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 08:02, 3 September 2012 (UTC)
No I wouldn't think so; the investigation is just a clean-up operation. We are going through each of you collected edits, identifying what is a copyright infringement and removing it. We also remove possible infringements. If moving forward, you continue to do the copyright violations, then yes you will probably be blocked to prevent disruption to wikipedia. IRWolfie- (talk) 15:46, 3 September 2012 (UTC)
The full description of the process is at WP:CCI. This is a mammoth task with over 600 pages to check so you may wish to pay particular attention to the last section on that page. Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 02:32, 4 September 2012 (UTC)
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Hi! I'm probably not the best person to chat about this - that's probably Moonriddengirl or MER-C, who are both phenomenally good on this topic - but I noticed a couple of questions above, so I though I might be able to add a bit to IRWolfie's reply. The main thing is that a CCI is not about blame. It isn't a process to gather evidence or show that someone made a mistake, but simply a process to fix a problem. The best result is that we clean up the copyright issues, and the editor learns about WP's copyright requirements so that they remain as a valued contributor. It doesn't always work out that way, unfortunately, but it is a good aim. When the investigation is over it is archived.
So if you have any questions about copyright, feel free to ask. And if you can help out a bit on the CCI, that would be great too. There's nothing good about going through the process, but it does give you a chance to learn about what you had problems with in regard to copyright and to build from there. - Bilby (talk) 09:23, 5 September 2012 (UTC)
Main thing to take on board for the future: If you have a good source and you want to use it for an article, firstly read the source, then present it in your own words. What does your own words mean? It means paraphrase the text, but also, almost more importantly, add it in your own sequence and form. While you shouldn't do original research, the structure of the article should be original to an extent. That doesn't mean juxtaposing things to make a synthesis, but altering the form of sentences etc to convey the same (or a subset of the) information but just in a different way. IRWolfie- (talk) 18:12, 9 September 2012 (UTC)
Changing unapproved bots' status
You changed the status of an unapproved bot, Anybot, to "inactive." There is no record of a change by the community. Can you explain this edit? This bot was blocked and procedurally unflagged. Please be more careful, and please check your edits to see if you did this with any other bots. -68.107.140.60 (talk) 21:06, 8 September 2012 (UTC)
Exactly, although i haven't reverted your revert. May I enquire why an IP address shows a sudden interest in it though? Are you somebody logged out? I noticed you also edited a brfa for GaneshBot today, which carries out a similar task to the one we are discussing. Rcsprinter(state the obvious (or not)) @ 22:44, 8 September 2012 (UTC)
It's not inactive because the bot operator got tired of it; it is a bot that caused a hell of a mess to all of Wikipedia and got its approval yanked; it should remain in the unapproved category until a "got yanked" category is created.
I'm an IP editor. I comment on bots that create ****, among other things. It's not a sudden interest in your edit. It's an interest in GaneshBot. 68.107.140.60 (talk) 04:04, 9 September 2012 (UTC)
The IP is correct here. Status=unapproved is more inactive than status=inactive. An inactive bot is free to start running again. In addition, a bot under trial's status would be trial not active, inactive, or unapproved. I feel the only change that could be made quickly would be changing status from active to inactive. Any other change requires more thought. RyanVesey22:14, 9 September 2012 (UTC)
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Rcsprinter, I'm a bit surprised that anyone would have created anything called "Wikipedia:Operation SS"--call me a wimp, or old-fashioned, but in my opinion any name that includes "SS" would have to make it very clear one way or another that this does not involve oak leaves and bayonets. Thanks, Drmies (talk) 21:30, 18 September 2012 (UTC)
I believe this is the first time I've used the template, but ... Facepalm - Rcsprinter123, I'm going to assume that you were naive enough to not know how explosive that name would be, and ask you nicely if you'd like it deleted. WormTT(talk) 07:55, 19 September 2012 (UTC)
I think I noticed this a while back, raised an eyebrow briefly, and moved on. Its existence for well over a year without attracting any comment on the naming, is perhaps an indication that younger generations now don't readily associate those letters with events of the first half of the previous century. It was commented on a few years back that the UK (both history education and wider culture) focuses unduly on the Nazi era at the expense of ignoring other aspects of German history and culture. However, a quick rename to some suitable but less controversial acronym, might keep everyone happy. --Demiurge1000 (talk) 09:18, 19 September 2012 (UTC)
Including cranky moralists like me. I wouldn't have noticed if I hadn't seen a notice on that reward board. And it's not just the SS part--it's the combination with "Operation". Thanks, Drmies (talk) 14:14, 19 September 2012 (UTC)
I never thought of that, it just means "Station Symbols". Keep meaning to carry on with the task. I would like the name to stay the same and it not be deleted, who is it harming if two initials on a wikipedian's project are the same as something that happened 70 years ago? Rcsprinter(deliver) @ 14:55, 19 September 2012 (UTC)
Come on--who would think that "Operation SS" had anything to do with train stations? It means "Stations Symbols" to you, maybe. I don't understand what you mean with asking about harm. Surely you understand that such terminology should not be used carelessly, whether "something" happened 70 years ago or more. Drmies (talk) 18:43, 19 September 2012 (UTC)
Why would anyone think something named "Operation SS" would have anything to do with a paramilitary organisation banned in 1945 without context linking it to that era or ideology? It's no more likely than it relating to steam ships, South Sudan or any other use of the two letters? Thryduulf (talk) 21:27, 19 September 2012 (UTC)
South Sudan is far out, SteamShip is always followed by something that looks like a proper name, and everything I know of that starts with "Operation" is a military topic. Plenty of people still know what the SS was, and so do we: look where it leads--not to a dab page. Drmies (talk) 23:06, 19 September 2012 (UTC)
I think it would be a good idea for rcsprinter123 to agree for this to be renanmed something else, and for Drmies to agree something similar. I find it amazing that someone who argues so harshly for rude behaviour outside of this topic, should now be so sensitive. --Demiurge1000 (talk) 23:17, 19 September 2012 (UTC)
Hi Rcsprinter123. I'm leaving you this message because you have previously been involved as an adopter with Wikipedia's Adopt-a-user program. A clean-up of this program is currently underway, and as part of the process I am trying to find out who is and isn't still interested in remaining an adopter.
If you would prefer not to be part of the adoption program anymore, you need do nothing; when the overhaul of the project is completed your name will be removed from the list of active adopters. However, if you have current adoptees, an active adoption school or an interest in adopting in the near future, then please let us know by signing here.
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Hi Rcsprinter123/Archives. Thanks for agreeing to stay on at Adopt-a-user. I've recently updated the list of adopters and I have included you, per your original comments on that page and your comments at User:Yunshui/Overhaul/Adopters staying on. You can see your new profile at the list of adopters. Why not update your profile with an image and maybe have another look at your description? You can also include a list of any adoptees you currently have. If you are also willing to mentor problematic users, possibly as part of a conditional unblock, please include "mentorship=yes" in your profile. Thanks again for all your help. WormTT(talk) 13:33, 21 September 2012 (UTC)
Thank you, Rcsprinter123
Hello, Rcsprinter123. Thank you for welcoming me. I appreciate it. My purpose on Wikipedia, is to make it a better place, extend stub articles, and overall, contribute to society. I have used Wiki for a long time, and decided to help out. RJay (official) (talk) 20:29, 22 September 2012 (UTC)
Really, it was no problem. It's always good to see a new face (or name) around the place. Maybe you would consider adoption, to help you become a great editor in the future? What are your interests for writing about articles? I hope you have a good time, thanks for giving something back as a long term reader. Rcsprinter(lecture) @ 20:39, 22 September 2012 (UTC)
Okay. I don't know much about how to go about official adoption. I don't have a particular interest. I just go around expanding stubs, correcting grammar, etc. My pet peeve is invalid Wiki-links. The red ones? I can't stand them. Anyway, it was good to have someone welcome me. I also am learning as I go along. However, it is not hard. I know some C++ and html. So, I pick up things really fast. RJay (official) (talk) 23:11, 22 September 2012 (UTC)
The list doesn't "get" long anymore: AnomieBOT automatically maintains it at 7 days or 30 entries, whichever is greater, since September 2011. For example, in this edit AnomieBOT added two newly-approved BRFAs and moved the <noinclude> up two rows to maintain the count at 30. BTW, I don't know offhand whether or not the bot will move the <noinclude> back down to the "30" position next time a BRFA is approved.
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It was a mistake. I thought I was suppose to copy it from your sandbox onto my real user page and I somehow wiped the wording away. I'm confused about the whole thing. "Selene Scott (talk) 14:45, 27 September 2012 (UTC)"
(talk page stalker) RJay, with your real life activity and your very explicit user page with all your personal details, it is hardly surprising that it my be subject to occasional vandalism and it probably of course comes from people who know you. Most editors at Wikipedia choose to keep their anonymity - although they are not required to. For one mild case of vandalism to your user page, protection would be inappropriate - you are the one who can change something here. Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 03:39, 30 September 2012 (UTC)
I've responded by filling in some references, because I'm mad about that. If it happens again we will get the user blocked, (if you report it), rather than protecting it so you can't edit the page yourself. Rcsprinter(gas) @ 09:32, 30 September 2012 (UTC)
Thank you, Rcsprinter123. :) Kudpung, it was more than once. And he even knew how to do a ton of minor edits to make it hard to undo. :P But be that as it may, I don't know how to report an IP address. Anyway, I chose to make the page like it is, for a few different reasons. Thank you both for your help. RJay (official) (talk) 12:36, 30 September 2012 (UTC)
