User talk:discospinster

If you have come to my page to complain that I put your article in draft because it doesn't have any sources, a better use of your time would be to add a source.

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Warning templates

Hi, just poking in because I noticed some of your reverts, like [1], don't have corresponding warnings on talk pages (something something {{uw-warn}}). FifthFive (talk) 23:20, 19 September 2024 (UTC)

Another example [2]. I've gone ahead and added it myself.. FifthFive (talk) 18:08, 21 September 2024 (UTC)

And again [3]. Can you please give out warning templates more consistently? Thanks, FifthFive (talk) 01:29, 24 September 2024 (UTC)

And again :/ [4] FifthFive (talk) 22:36, 26 September 2024 (UTC)

(talk page stalker) You will find that many old timers do not use these warning templates on IPS for clear vandalism or on those that have been blocked.Moxy🍁 22:49, 26 September 2024 (UTC)

Okay, thanks for letting me know. FifthFive (talk) 22:55, 26 September 2024 (UTC)

WP:WARNVAND does state that users should be warned for each and every instance of vandalism and I've been told by administrators (Swarm) that leaving the templated warnings are a quote "basic expectation" and that it's never ok to not leave a warning. Is this not true? I recall a case where after a revert by Discospinster, an IP re-added their edits as they hadn't any idea of their mistake, causing more work for another editor to again revert the edits, where then I had to revert the revert as the original edit by the IP turned out to be correct in the first place. All of these unnecessary steps could have been avoided by a simple note after the first revert. -- Cosmic6811 🍁 (T · C) 05:24, 21 November 2024 (UTC)

Yes, it says users should be warned, not that they must be warned. Also that bit was added after I became an admin. ... discospinster _talk 14:57, 21 November 2024 (UTC)

If I remember correctly, I've brought the same thing up twice now on this talk page and have never received a response -- Cosmic6811 🍁 (T · C) 05:26, 21 November 2024 (UTC)

• @FifthFive:.... At Preferences → Gadgets → there is an option to strike out usernames that have been blocked this will allow you to see who's been blocked so you don't have to waste your time with warnings or to simply see what's going on. As a wonderful vandalism fighter you may find a useful visual indicator.Moxy🍁 01:57, 27 September 2024 (UTC)

Zeid ibn Shaker

Hi you appear to have reversed my correction to Zeid’s name on his article when it is his name as referenced in sources included in the wiki page. E.g

https://www.theguardian.com/news/2002/sep/02/guardianobituaries.israel

also I removed a link to a website which was a dead link. BandaCheese (talk) 00:58, 1 October 2024 (UTC)

The article title spells it Zaid ibn Shaker so that should be consistent throughout the article. If you think the article should be renamed, you can make a request at WP:REQMOVE. ... discospinster _talk 01:01, 1 October 2024 (UTC)

sematary birthday confusion

out of respect, i'm quite confused why i'd need to cite a source for a birthday, considering spanish wikipedia already has his birthday listed as December 22nd.

I have one clear source but it's from twitter with a tweet by him saying it's his birthday. I'm aware twitter isnt really used I'm just looking to learn more. no hate! Myloima (talk) 00:44, 3 October 2024 (UTC)

The Spanish Wikipedia article doesn't have a source either, so it should be removed as well. As for Twitter, if it's confirmed that it's his account, it may be used for biographical information. ... discospinster _talk 00:47, 3 October 2024 (UTC)

thank you

thanks for your help! Myloima (talk) 00:51, 3 October 2024 (UTC)

Pepperbeast

Pepperbeast member removes content without discussion, translations, templates, etc. Solomon (name), Ezekiel (name), Joshua (name), Moses (given name) Aaron (given name), Dinah (given name), Elisha (given name), Abraham (given name), Victor (name). 5.34.1.97 (talk) 14:39, 4 October 2024 (UTC)

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Glady (surname) page dispute

ATTENTION! Im not sure if you understand how Wikipedia work. This is literally mind boggling. The Glady surname page is specifically written for the surname. That’s why it has “(surname)” after it. It is about the surname, not any individual. Im not sure if you understand this, but there is a separate stand-alone Angel Glady wiki page that is attached to the Glady disambiguating page for anybody to find. Anybody can search for Angel Glady and find the page. This has nothing to do with the Glady surname page. The Glady surname page and the Angel Glady page are separate pages. Angel Glady has a separate independent page. She does not need two. There is no reason to redirect from the surname page. You do not have to continue to hijack the Glady surname page. Both can exist simultaneously. Why doesn’t this compute? 2600:1006:B14D:6BFD:88E8:EA64:1E63:7388 (talk) 04:07, 6 October 2024 (UTC)

Why are you telling me this, I have nothing to do with that page. ... discospinster _talk 16:16, 6 October 2024 (UTC)

October 2024

Hello, I'm Kovcszaln6. I noticed that in this edit to Bradley R. Wilcox, you removed content without adequately explaining why. In the future, it would be helpful to others if you described your changes to Wikipedia with an edit summary. If this was a mistake, don't worry, the removed content has been restored. If you think I made a mistake, or if you have any questions, you can leave me a message on my talk page. Thank you. Kovcszaln6 (talk) 17:58, 6 October 2024 (UTC)

I think you meant to put this on the IP's page. ... discospinster _talk 17:59, 6 October 2024 (UTC)

Oops, my bad. Kovcszaln6 (talk) 18:02, 6 October 2024 (UTC)

October 2024

Re: Michael Horrocks on West Chester University notable people. WP:WTAF refers to redlinks, not to lists of notable people. According to WP:EXEMPT1E, If the person is famous for a specific event, the notability requirement need not be met. If a person in a list does not have a Wikipedia article about them, a citation (or link to another article) must be provided". Two such links were provided, United Airlines flight 175 and September 11, 2001.

Finally, WP:BLP1E says We generally should avoid having an article (WTAF) on a person when...Reliable sources cover the person only in the context of a single event [and]....The person otherwise remains, and is likely to remain, a low-profile individual. Please self revert. Thank you. Kire1975 (talk) 15:19, 8 October 2024 (UTC)

Exactly, the individual must be "famous" for a specific event. Michael Horrocks is not "famous". ... discospinster _talk 15:24, 8 October 2024 (UTC)

The person's membership in the list's group is established by reliable sources. Kire1975 (talk) 15:59, 8 October 2024 (UTC)

Reliable sources: Here, here, here, here, here, and here. I was in the middle of adding this one but there was an edit conflict because you reverted the reversion so fast. Please self-revert. Thank you. Kire1975 (talk) 16:12, 8 October 2024 (UTC)

I do not agree that the entry belongs in the list. ... discospinster _talk 16:14, 8 October 2024 (UTC)

What don't you agree with? Kire1975 (talk) 16:18, 8 October 2024 (UTC)

That he is generally "famous". ... discospinster _talk 16:26, 8 October 2024 (UTC)

This source, hosted by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA was already on the page. Kire1975 (talk) 16:16, 8 October 2024 (UTC)

If you wish to continue this conversation, please do so at Talk:West_Chester_University. Thank you. Kire1975 (talk) 16:55, 8 October 2024 (UTC)

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Brooks Macdonald

Hi discospinster – I hope you are well!

My name is Brad and I am an employee at Brooks Macdonald. I noticed you recently worked on the article removing some uncited content and wanted to ask if you would be able to help me with some very small, factual updates.

The updates reflect a new CEO starting their post as well as the company logo being used. I have shared more details at Talk:Brooks Macdonald, please take a look and let me know what you think.

Thanks for your time and expertise. Bradryan (talk) 14:04, 14 October 2024 (UTC)

That seems to be an appropriate addition. ... discospinster _talk 00:53, 15 October 2024 (UTC)

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Jonatan Habib Engqvist

Hi DS! I saw that you commented on Jonatan Habib Engqvist. I would prefer to edit the article than to have it deleted. Jonatan Habib Engqvist is an important figure in the art world. The page is a translation from Swedish Wikipedia (with some clean-ups and added sources).

There are THREE notable sources from major Swedish news outlets to support the mainstream importance of this figure.

One is NOT behind a paywall, from SVT: https://www.svt.se/nyheter/lokalt/jonkoping/jattesmileyn-uppsatt-pa-radhuset SVT is the Swedish equivalent to the UK's BBC. See here: Sveriges Television

In addition, there are two other mainstream sources Svenska Dagbladet and Dagens Nyheter, the two largest Swedish newsoutlets-

SVD: https://www.dn.se/kultur-noje/konstrecensioner/konstrecension-kollektivkulturens-overkorda-barnbarn/

Circulation 164,900 (2017)Svenska Dagbladet

DN:https://www.dn.se/kultur-noje/konstrecensioner/konstrecension-kollektivkulturens-overkorda-barnbarn/

• widely considered Sweden's newspaper of record Dagens Nyheter

There are no larger media outlets in Sweden.

In addition, there are only handful of Swedish curators active on the international scene and Jonatan Habib Engqist is one of them!

Thank you. I know it is important with multiple opinions and input from experienced users! Thanks! Matriarch-info (talk) 04:35, 15 October 2024 (UTC)

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Non-admin comment

Hi, Discospinster! I'm just gonna let you know that i left a non-admin comment regarding blocked reason of EricSparks123 if you don't mind, thanks! Royiswariii (talk) 02:18, 25 October 2024 (UTC)

OK, thanks for your contribution. ... discospinster _talk 02:22, 25 October 2024 (UTC)

Please review it, I added more sources from reliable

It is updated with many good sources. Ghost of Jack (talk) 07:58, 31 October 2024 (UTC)

Revdel

Hi, could you revdel the recent IP edits on Talk:Islamic views on evolution? Thanks, Myrealnamm (💬pros · 📜cons) 00:25, 7 November 2024 (UTC)

OK done. ... discospinster _talk 00:26, 7 November 2024 (UTC)

hartlepool united

I tried to mean that jeff [stelling] is the president, i cant change it for some reason. its gives me a error message. thx @Discospinster hi (talk) 19:48, 9 November 2024 (UTC)

That's because there isn't a parameter called "president" for the infobox. ... discospinster _talk 22:37, 9 November 2024 (UTC)

Ada and Abere

FYI, they've re-added copyvios (nevermind the edit warring) after the warnings on their talk page. I've reverted and tagged for RD1, but a block might be needed to stop the disruption. Thanks, Giraffer (talk) 19:59, 9 November 2024 (UTC)

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Jun Kung

my brother in christ Jun Kung died but the source is on Tor, I can't link a Tor .onion link on WP can I

You need to include a reliable source. ... discospinster _talk 22:36, 13 November 2024 (UTC)

Neutral point of view instead of (WP:CITE, WP:RS) ?

Hi discospinster,

I have noticed this particular rollback may be better tagged as violating Wikipedia's NPOV policy as it seems more apt in its context? as the reason for it? nevertheless I have advised the new wiki editor about it, as it seems in good faith. Cheers!

(Reverted edits by Luv.georgia8888 (talk): not providing a reliable source (WP:CITE, WP:RS) (HG) (3.4.12) undothank Tags: Huggle Rollback) Villkomoses (talk) 01:54, 14 November 2024 (UTC)

Either is applicable. ... discospinster _talk 01:59, 14 November 2024 (UTC)

About your recent revert

Look a little earlier in the page history (this), the one you reverted is quite likely someone evading a global lock. – 2804:F1...8F:2569 (::/32) (talk) 17:11, 14 November 2024 (UTC)

Thanks for the info, I have blocked the user. ... discospinster _talk 17:13, 14 November 2024 (UTC)

A. Quraishi - Sources

Had a question on two sources I found updating the notability of this article on Ammad Quraishi. One source seems to be a blog/newsletter entry by the subject from about two years ago referring to his identity and the precise notability claim. Not sure if it can be referenced. The other source is from a national organization that verifies the claim in an archived link (on archive.org) that has redirect issues. The primary link works, but the entry where it is sublinked is either a dead link or just not loading. Should I add these links and then refer to them on the talk page or in the AfD thread? Or do you recommend an alternative? Seeking guidance, BernieBruh (talk) 04:43, 15 November 2024 (UTC)

You could add it to the AfD thread, and other editors will check it or try to find a working link. ... discospinster _talk 18:31, 15 November 2024 (UTC)

Bill Legend

There are multiple extended descriptions of his life and work in at least three T.Rex/Bolan books cited in his Wikipedia article that constitute RS in themselves. Therefore I have reinstated his article.

I suspect the same is true of Steve Currie although in fairness none were cited in that article. I am withholding restoring Currie's article for the time being until I have reviewed these sources for similar content.Romomusicfan (talk) 11:49, 15 November 2024 (UTC)

Have left a note explaining this in full on Bill Legend's talk page.Romomusicfan (talk) 12:07, 15 November 2024 (UTC)

Northern Illinois Food Bank page

I'm an employee of the Food Bank and I'm trying to update the outdated information on this page. What do i need to do to make this possible without it being changed back? 38.65.196.164 (talk) 20:57, 15 November 2024 (UTC)

If you want to update the facts, go ahead, but you can't write it in a promotional way. ... discospinster _talk 20:58, 15 November 2024 (UTC)

What exactly is being flagged as promotional so I can correct it?

For example,

• For over 40 years, Northern Illinois Food Bank has been dedicated to solving hunger and empowering neighbors.

• A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and proud member of Feeding America, they serve their neighbors in 13 counties in suburban and rural Northern Illinois with dignity, equity and convenience,

... discospinster _talk 21:07, 15 November 2024 (UTC)

Understood.

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Carl Azuz

Good morning! I created a page for Carl Azuz today. I published the draft this morning Draft:Carl Azuz. I see that this page was previously deleted. Considering Carl Azuz is especially popular among middle and high school students, I assume that previous attempts to create the page lacked the necessary pieces to publish. I would like to contribute more to the page, and I hope that it is clear that Carl is a prominent enough figure to have a Wiki page. Thank you for your help in resolving this. Pveclaire (talk) 16:06, 18 November 2024 (UTC)

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Doctor Mora

Hey man, I'm adding sources and cites to the article but you keep changing things while I do so. Please take it easy, I need some more time HuilWerner91 (talk) 03:47, 20 November 2024 (UTC)

Please add the sources before you publish the article. ... discospinster _talk 03:50, 20 November 2024 (UTC)

North Payments

Why is my addition to North Payments being blocked? I used direct source material - the consumer review site Trustpilot and the Better Business Bureau website. Mathew Helman (talk) 19:41, 20 November 2024 (UTC)

Because Wikipedia is not the place to air individuals' beefs with the company. If there was a reliable secondary source, like a news article, that discusses the problems with customer service, then that might be appropriate. ... discospinster _talk 21:37, 20 November 2024 (UTC)

Airspan Networks

Please explain why you are removing factual information from Airspan Networks page? a simple search shows the information I added is factual, yet you seem determined not to allow this fact to be present Comsidering a 5 second search in Google shows you the information I added is correct I would be interested in understanding why you seem to want to hide facts https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230811478537/en/Airspan-Networks-Holdings-Inc.-Announces-Closing-of-Mimosa-Sale-to-Reliance-Jio-and-Financing-Transactions GMriane (talk) 20:15, 22 November 2024 (UTC)