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User talk:Yandman
Juan MartinHi, You have sent me a message saying, "please don't start this again" I have clicked on your name next to this and scrolled down the page, but can find no reference to Juan Martin. I don't know what you mean by your message. What exactly is "this" referring to? Whatever "this" is, I am sure I haven't started it before, so how am I starting it again? With reference to Juan Martin, I have been trying to find confirmation of his place of birth and nationality, but can find none, except for on the Wikipedia website, which I suspect is wrong (and there seems to be a huge quantity of anecdotal and first hand accounts which deny the information you have presented, which is why I would like to have some hard factual evidence to confirm or deny it). There are no sources cited, which seems highly dubious, as you do not seem to have any proof of the information presented. I would dearly like to have evidence of this information, so I can lay this issue to rest. Please provide this. In the absence of any such evidence, I believe that the fact that Juan Martin's own website does not state either his place or birth nor his nationality is more than enough evidence of the fact that he was neither born in Malaga, nor is he Spanish. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Zorro666 (talk • contribs) 12:08, 18 December 2007 (UTC)
I don't have any proof either way, which is entirely my point. A newspaper and an online shop list his place of birth as Malaga, but his own webiste doesn't... you can be sure he would trumpet it loudly from the rooftops if it was! "native of Andalucia" is (deliberately?) vague, his publicity used to say "from his early days in Malaga" which was even more vague, but perhaps he is becoming more confident... the whole thing seems highly dubious to me. If a newspaper or online shop stated he was born in Honolulu, Gdansk, Brighton, Jerez, would that be proof? zorro666 —Preceding unsigned comment added by Zorro666 (talk • contribs) 18:23, 3 January 2008 (UTC)
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Disputed fair use rationale for Image:HawthorneHeights.jpgThanks for uploading Image:HawthorneHeights.jpg. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read the instructions at Wikipedia:Non-free content carefully, then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies for fair use. Using one of the templates at Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page. If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot (talk) 23:52, 13 February 2008 (UTC) Hi, I saw you A7ed this article. Could you please userfy me the history? I'd like to see if I can source and restore it. Chubbles (talk) 03:08, 25 February 2008 (UTC) TfD nomination of Template:Advert5Template:Advert5 has been nominated for deletion. You are invited to comment on the discussion at the template's entry on the Templates for Deletion page. Thank you. MBisanz talk 14:09, 12 May 2008 (UTC) People may blank their own talk pages whenever they feel likeRe: [1] See WP:BLANKING. If they read the message, they read the message. We don't force people to keep warnings visible inperpetuity. --Jayron32.talk.contribs 04:53, 12 June 2008 (UTC)
Zyxwvuabcdef (talk · contribs)I get the feeling he's going to start up again.—Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？ (talk • contribs) 22:06, 15 June 2008 (UTC) please dont tell me not to blank my talk pageITS NOT AGAINST THE RULES I CAN DO WHAT I WANT —Preceding unsigned comment added by Zyxwvuabcdef (talk • contribs) 20:27, 17 June 2008 (UTC)
TfD nomination of Template:Advert5Template:Advert5 has been nominated for deletion. You are invited to comment on the discussion at the template's entry on the Templates for Deletion page. Thank you. MBisanz talk 00:53, 21 June 2008 (UTC) 3RR (alleged) case and blockHi, it's been some time since this incident but if you please I would like you to participate in this discussion-to-be, on the talk page of the reviewing admin. All details for the case are provided there but clarifications will follow as well as a possibly simple, time-stamped showdown of the incident and its escalation. Thanks --157.228.x.x (talk) 13:51, 26 June 2008 (UTC)
You're wasting your time with Asdfg12345 in Falun Gong pageHe's so obviousely editing in bad faith (after numerous blanking by him I ca no longer assume good faith). The edit in question was cleared by numerous admins, but he still removed it. What can I do to get the Admin's attention? Some action from the admins? Bobby fletcher (talk) 22:32, 6 July 2008 (UTC)
I don't see the problem with extensive discussion, drawing on research, logic, wikipedia policy, historical context, etc.. I thought this is what we're supposed to do. A relevant article, FYR: [2].--Asdfg12345 04:29, 9 July 2008 (UTC)
I totally agree that consensus is a two way street. There has been good discussion about both the controversial thing and also the xiejiao thing, on the Falun Gong talk page. It's ongoing. I would invite you to participate. I noticed that you reverted, but did not explain your decision or engage in any of the discussion. I would be interested to understand why. It can be hard to refuse to polarise discussion or interactions in this context. I read the links you provide, and I appreciate your providing them. In the Wikipedia:No_personal_attacks#External_links section, it says "This is not to be confused with legitimate critique." We may figure out some way of having community feedback on whether posting this link about Bobby fletcher is legitimate critique. To be noted, he has chosen to use the same name that he is well known for in editing wikipedia, so it does not seem inappropriate in that light. My thinking is that if he did not want his identity to be known he would not have used that name. Perhaps others have different views, and I would be open to amending my own. For example, we could do an RfC about this, perhaps. If the community felt it was felt inappropriate to post that link then I would remove all instances where I have posted it and apologise. For now (sorry to use yandman's talk page like this!) you may consider contributing to the discussion about the material you inserted, which is ongoing here, I think.--Asdfg12345 07:37, 9 July 2008 (UTC) Please opinHi, you watched my ANI and helped edit a little on the FLG page, but the issue presists. I have placed an informal RfC in the relevant Talk page, do you mind giving me your opinion? Thanks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Falun_Gong#RfC_on_Repeated_Removal_of_Adminstrator_Reviewed_Edits Bobby fletcher (talk) 05:06, 17 July 2008 (UTC) NoteGave you a reply on my page. JaakobouChalk Talk 16:11, 12 January 2009 (UTC) AFD on Order of the Cosmic EngineersHi, I'd ask that your restore the article on the basis of http://ieet.org/index.php/IEET/more/blackford20090123/, published on the 24th. Given that there was a fairly solid sense that there were 2-4 debatable sources to begin with this would clearly put it over the top. I suspected it was a random blog, but given the board of directors for the site, I'd say it is a solid (if fringe-ish) source. Hobit (talk) 01:13, 2 February 2009 (UTC)
Re:3RRThanks for at least having a look at my case on the 3RR board. However, I must disagree with your verdict because unlike the other editor, I didn't go over 3RR. I actually specifically avoiding doing so since I was well aware of said rule and respect it. I don't expect you to take my word for it. So here are difs as proof: My first revert; my second revert; my third revert. That's three reverts in the space of 24 hours, the maximum allowed per 3RR:
I did not go over that, unlike the other editor who's POV campaign compelled him to breach it anyway. I just wanted to set the record straight, even if you don't decide to revise your verdict. Best, Middayexpress (talk) 21:14, 9 February 2009 (UTC)
Plagiarizing buddyHe's at it again. I don't want to go to the trouble of filing a sock report, but just look at his two edits so far: inserting the entire text of news articles into WP (and the first one is the same news article that 121.72.249.112, whom you recently blocked, was stealing). rʨanaɢ talk/contribs 08:30, 13 February 2009 (UTC) On revertionI did not revert anything, I sumarized it. Read it carefully!. On poor english, please make it good english, by non-reverting, but by editing it. And, on the edit war, actually, I think we should find a suitable solution. Thanks. By the way, you may join us in Talk:Cham Albanians.Balkanian`s word (talk) 13:44, 13 February 2009 (UTC) Hello! Please reconsider your close here. When it closed as can be seen in the edit history I was in the process of revising it substantially using search results from Google News and Google Books. And in any event, there was clearly no consensus in this discussion to delete. Moreover, the comparison in the closing statement to similar articles being deleted is not really fair, because this article contained out of universe information on innovations, history, and reception that is absent from similar lists and this makes it more of a contrast to those lists than a comparison. But most importantly the content was previously merged to Age_of_Mythology#Units some months back and so at a minimum the edit history needs to be undeleted with a redirect created instead. A satisfactory result here would be either a re-close as “no consensus“ or undeletion of the edit history and a redirect to Age of Mythology#Units with a note on the AfD explaining that. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, --A NobodyMy talk 16:11, 18 February 2009 (UTC)
Replied. God, Wikipedia is crawling today. –xeno (talk) 17:54, 20 February 2009 (UTC) Deletion review for AltsoftAn editor has asked for a deletion review of Altsoft. Since you closed the deletion discussion for this page, speedy-deleted it, or otherwise were interested in the page, you might want to participate in the deletion review. Stifle (talk) 19:30, 20 February 2009 (UTC) Userfied list of unitsHello! If you'd rather it be in my userspace than yours, that is fine by me as I am still finding content to improve it with. Best, --A NobodyMy talk 18:45, 22 February 2009 (UTC)
Smile! A NobodyMy talk has smiled at you! Smiles promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by smiling at someone else, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend, Go on smile! Cheers, and Happy editing! User talk:Constructive editor unblock requestI have reviewed User talk:Constructive editor unblock request. He seems to indicate that he will stop edit warring, and is interested in using proper methods to resolve his dispute. His contribs history just prior to his block seems to bear that out. Can we unblock him, given that he can always be reblocked for longer if he is insincere? --Jayron32.talk.contribs 12:57, 23 February 2009 (UTC)
3rr thread that needs proper attentionHey, Can you please take a look at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Edit warring#Zencv reported by Afroghost (Result: ). There has been lots of background drama behind this issue (Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents#Deletion of Antisemitic incidents during the 2008–2009 Israel–Gaza conflict and User talk:Afroghost), but the underlying edit-warring issue was never resolved. The thread needs an objective analysis from an outsider so I'm bringing it to your personal attention. Thanks, --brewcrewer (yada, yada) 17:17, 23 February 2009 (UTC)
WarningMoved from my page:
You are a prickJust thought others might like to know. Mwalla (talk) 14:03, 25 February 2009 (UTC)mwalla
Yandman, I love you too Thank you for your valuable ideas about that template. Ikip (talk) 16:04, 25 February 2009 (UTC) RE: "you are a prick" Wow, nice to see you have some fans too. Having to work with veteran editors, everyone is so cordial to me by comparison (But that said, working with veteran editors, I am reminded of the New York Review of Books gem, "Your words are polite...but your actions are obscene." . Must be a new user who doesn't know how to be passive agressive yet. If he needs any pointers on making his words polite, but his actions obsene, have him talk to me or any other veteran editor. LOL. Ikip (talk) 16:04, 25 February 2009 (UTC)
Talkback You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template. Kraftlos (Talk | Contrib) 10:41, 26 February 2009 (UTC) When you closed Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/9th Level Games, you deleted BEER Engine (game system) and 9th Level Games. According to the AFD and the talk page of Kobolds Ate My Baby! these have been merged, if they have then the history is still needed to comply with GFDL requirements. —Snigbrook 21:33, 28 February 2009 (UTC)
Deletion review for Illegal numberAn editor has asked for a deletion review of Illegal number. Since you closed the deletion discussion for this page, speedy-deleted it, or otherwise were interested in the page, you might want to participate in the deletion review.Smallman12q (talk) 22:41, 3 March 2009 (UTC) Sorry for thatHi about the speedy deletion tagging, thank you for reverting and correcting my tagging, am still new to the issue, and am learning more and more, and thank you for your note Maen. K. A. (talk) 11:42, 6 March 2009 (UTC)
Speedy deletion of Albums produced by Van MorrisonI don't understand, I placed the "hang on" tag on the article. As far as a similar article being his discography, that is not completely factual. He has produced albums for other artists, as Don't Look Back (John Lee Hooker album) and The Chieftains, etc. Most recording artists do not produce their own albums. As a matter of fact, he has produced more albums than many others with [Category:Albums produced by]. I'm really surprised to find that no consideration of my length of time as an editor and that I have never had an article speedy deleted before, was even considered. (which I assumed would be) Thanks, Agadant (talk) 14:20, 6 March 2009 (UTC)
RFA PageHey first of all I am trying to something constructive for Wikipedia but everything I create gets deleted for some reason so apparently you don't want me here (read Wikipedia: Please Do Not Bite The Newcomers) Second of all thank you for deleting my RFA Page because I was going to delete it anyway because I had decided that I am not ready to be an administrator Third of all hoax is such a cruel word and sometimes you just need to keep your keyboard shut! thank you-Zacharyisawesome 22:57, 6 March 2009 (UTC)User:Zacharyisawesome
Just leaving a note to tell you that you've been mentioned in an ANI thread. shoy (reactions) 18:59, 25 March 2009 (UTC)
Chase MeridianHi, you recently closed an AFD for Chase Meridian. I was wondering whether you'd be willing to reconsider the result please. The discussion closed as a "keep", I believe the result was a "merge and redirect". Two of the "keepers" did not state reasons ("CRAZY`(lN)`SANE" and "Peregrine Fisher") and the other two keepers ("Jclemens" and "Dream Focus") did not reply to the rebuttals to their !votes. Alternatively none of the "merge and redirect" !votes were rebutted. To summarise, I believe the "keepers" were unable to establish the subject's notability with sources (as requested). Also Wikipedia has no rule indicating any character "played by a notable actress, in a major motion picture" is automatically qualified for inclusion. Thankyou for taking the time to read this, and I look forward to hearing from you soon. :) Ryan4314 (talk) 20:46, 25 March 2009 (UTC)
Last Call (A Cappella)Hello, In your decision to delete the Last_Call_(a_cappella) wikipedia page, you mentioned that your decision may be overturned if a legitimate newspaper printed a story about Last Call. After not too much searching, I discovered that the New York Times actually ran a story announcing the results of the 2002 ICCA competitions, where Last Call placed second overall. (Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2002/04/30/arts/michigan-wins-in-a-cappella.html). Hopefully this will be enough to resolve the deletion discussion, after which I'll add this to the references of the page and any additional newspaper stories I find later. Thanks for your help!
Hey Yandman, why did you not merge the information from the SM bike path to The Strand? There was a (little) chunk of text there, with half a dozen references from a reliable source, the LA Times. Drmies (talk) 16:14, 3 April 2009 (UTC)
Just a heads up...On your block of User talk:CENSEI, I am familiar with the background here, so support your block. However, he is going to log in again, and request an unblock. When admins unfamiliar with this case respond to his unblock request, they are going to want a bit of evidence as to what specific recent violations led to this latest block. If you could link, on his talk page, to a few difs of his recent intolerable behavior, it will make the later admins job much easier in responding to the inevitable unblock request. --Jayron32.talk.contribs 11:54, 7 April 2009 (UTC)
Article deletionHi I just came across an posted article on 'Goans in Field Hockey'. My name was listed as a former Canadian Field Hockey player, but the article appears to be deleted. I am interested in getting a copy of the article that was deleted........and yes, I did play for Canada. I am unfamiliar with the rules but I am interested in ascertaining how administrators would delete an article without validating the authenticity of posted articles. Pdesouza (talk) 00:54, 10 April 2009 (UTC) Really greatRE: Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Balita_Alas_Singko_ng_Umaga and rescue tag. I am really happy that you are utilizing the rescue squadron. I will see what I can do to help you and the article. Ikip (talk) 14:55, 16 April 2009 (UTC)
AlysahI think you might be mistaken in blocking this account; I think that the user simply copied some obscenity onto ANI with this edit but if you scroll down, you'll see their message, ie "This material that is posted here is very vulgar and obscene and i find very offensive and this should be looked into." etc. The user sent me an email, which I'll copy in below. Please could you reevaluate their block and maybe explain it on their talk. Cheers! Chzz ► 22:11, 17 April 2009 (UTC) From: Alysah (email address removed) Sent: 17 April 2009 02:25:34 To: Chzz (email address removed) IP address: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:ip address removed Blocking admin: Yandman Block reason: Vandalism-only account Block originally applied to: Alysah Block ID number: 1397648 Your account name (if you have one): An explanation of why your block is unfair:
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MstuzynsHello, I am sending this message in response to your deletion of my page on The Johnsonville Press. You asked if we have been the subject of a major newspaper article, and I will direct you to the following article documenting our formation and launch by the Rutgers Daily Targum (circulation 17,000). [8]. We routinely see a daily average of 200 unique visits to our site, and that number is increasing by the day. We have connections to New Brunswick city officials as well as to Rutgers administrators. Let me know if there is anything else required for our page to be reinstated. Cheers, Mstuzyns —Preceding unsigned comment added by Mstuzyns (talk • contribs) 22:47, 18 April 2009 (UTC)
Re: Great, now my colleagues are wondering why I'm laughing. Was that paragraph written by a DPRK official?[9]
A study on how to cover scientific uncertainties/controversiesHi. I would like to ask whether you would agree to participate in a short survey on how to cover scientific uncertainties/controversies in articles pertaining to global warming and climate change (survey described here). If interested, please get in touch via my talkpage or email me Encyclopaedia21 (talk) 21:23, 5 June 2009 (UTC) AfD of MonorangeosisYou closed the AfD discussion of Monorangeosis, saying "The result was speedy delete. Per WP:IAR yandman 16:03, 30 June 2009 (UTC)" I feel that it is inappropriate to speedy-delete an article that does not meet Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion, even when the AfD suggests that deletion is inevitable. Note that I !voted to delete the article, but I and other discussants suggested that the article does not meet criteria for speedy deletion. If I've missed your attempt at humor, just allow me to say, "We are not amused." Cnilep (talk) 17:49, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
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If you have questions or concerns at any time, feel free to email me at obar@msu.edu. I will be more than happy to speak with you. Thanks in advance for your help. We have a lot to learn from you. Sincerely, Jonathan Obar --Jaobar — Preceding unsigned comment added by 35.9.115.210 (talk) 21:54, 2 March 2012 (UTC) Please take a look at this article, do you suspect sockpuppets?I reviewed your vast experience and wanted to contact you about helping to resolve a dispute. I'm being teamed up against by a group of self-avowed libertarians. I don't care that they are libertarians (or if you are) except for the fact they are using their ideology to skew the Koch Industries article. When I post positive things about Koch, they don't blink an eye, but if I dare put up anything critical, it gets deleted and frowned upon without balance. I'm trying to round up some disinterested third party input so I'm not getting steamrolled by biased editors. My goal is to make the article more informative and encyclopedic and that's it. I'm also growing concerned they are using sockpuppets as they have in the past. Here's the current critical part of the Talk Page. Thank you. Cowicide (talk) 21:52, 21 February 2013 (UTC) Orphaned non-free media (File:Xcover liam.jpg)
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