User talk:Bearcat/Archive 56

How to proceed: Cardano extended confirmed

Hi Bearcat,

I was wanting to potentially file an appeal on the admin page but I saw that in order to "avoid the drama" I could perhaps contact an admin directly.

The topic regards: the recent increase in permission level of Cardano (cryptocurrency platform). I have contacted the admin responsible directly as can be seen on EdJohnston's talk page.

The conversation can be seen there but comes down to: Ed blocking page due to the removal of a single "unreliable source" tag & text deletion by users with over 500+ edits. (I described in comments my reasoning and a full explanation can be seen on his page)

It was suggested I file a complaint for a reduction in protection level at WP:RFUP, which I did (conversation can be seen there currently titled "Cardano (cryptocurrency platform)").

I was subsequently recommended to post on the admin page for an appeal. Long story short: Due to the page being recently released 1-2 weeks and the topic being niche new editors who are knowledgeable on the topic but have little wiki experience or 500+ edits are unable to improve the page. Was wondering how to proceed/ if you concur with this ruling? Not entirely sure why there are pitchnut hyperlinks below xD Blockchainus Maximus (talk) 16:35, 30 October 2020 (UTC)

(talk page stalker) you can go through the normal process of requesting changes on the talk page. It was explained in your request that this is subject to ds/gs so it won't be unprotected. Praxidicae (talk) 16:40, 30 October 2020 (UTC)

I am not suggesting the page be completely unprotected but reduced in protection to its original status of "semi protection" as it has only been available for edits recently (last 1-2 weeks) - the current level is prohibitive for anybody with little wiki edits but has knowledge on the topic since it is so niche. Blockchainus Maximus (talk) 16:52, 30 October 2020 (UTC)

Saskatchewan Election

Hi,

Thank you for going through and changing the end-dates for the defeated/retiring MLAs in Saskatchewan to their proper term end date (at the writ drop). For many years, it seemed that American-style dates of service were used, where the incumbent remained in office until the successor is elected.

It seems that candidates from previous Saskatchewan elections still have this problem. I have been meaning to do this for some time. If you have some spare time, could you help me with getting those changed over? I know at least the past three elections have this issue. Before that some of the MLAs of that day don't have infoboxes, so marginal benefit becomes less and less.

And also at least the past two elections in Alberta need fixed. Oh boy....

Have a nice day.

Brycecordry (talk) 17:42, 30 October 2020 (UTC)

Speedy deletion nomination of Roman Baber

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Nomination of Rabble.ca for deletion

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Spartree edits

Hi Bearcat,

Sorry, ,I did not understand that linking to an external source for additional information was not done. I'm not sure wshy you removed the other edits that I had added: ie the quoted text from the Victoria Film Festival describing the story, and the fact that an excerpt of Spartree was released as "Coffee Break".

Clearly I've not done much editing, and need to see how this should be done.

Thanks M — Preceding unsigned comment added by Alaskamike907 (talk • contribs) 00:15, 13 November 2020 (UTC)

Ngardy Conteh George

I'd disagree that journalism and books are the only real building blocks for articles -- there are other reliable sources. While Ngardy Conteh George does use a possibly self-written source to verify biographical info, I thought there was enough sourcing that no tag for primary sources was necessary. I don't feel strong enough that I will edit war over it however. Interestingly enough, shortly after I wrote the page an employee of hers created an account and began adding info, though not stuff that would be useful from primary sources like a date of birth. ~EDDY ^{(talk/contribs)}~ 23:54, 13 November 2020 (UTC)

Sandra Masters

Hi Bearcat, I have something to tell you recently, the city of Regina, Saskatchewan have elected the first female mayor of Regina, Saskatchewan her name is Sandra Masters. For a request could create the article about Sandra Masters who is recently the newly-elected mayor of Regina, Saskatchewan and the first female mayor of Regina, Saskatchewan. I hope you make a decision to create a new article about Sandra Masters. I thank you and have a great day and please stay healthy. Bye. 2001:569:74D2:A800:694F:45D4:9545:1988 (talk) 04:44, 14 November 2020 (UTC)

I'm sure somebody will, but I don't start articles about mayors in cities where I don't have intimate personal familiarity with the municipal politics: the standards that a mayoral article has to surpass are a lot higher now than they were a decade ago — there has to be a lot more substance to the article than just saying that a mayor exists — so I don't touch mayors of cities I don't know enough about to put in the amount of work that's actually required. Bearcat (talk) 12:01, 14 November 2020 (UTC)

"Brotherhood (upcoming film)" listed at Redirects for discussion

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Niall Dunne's Wikipedia page - new section

Hi Bearcat,

My name is Sophie and I am very new to being a Wikipedia user editing and writing articles. I am contacting you because I saw that you had made changes to Niall Dunne's Wikipedia page a couple years ago. I was hoping I could get your help to create a new section on his page. As I am currently working at Polymateria, the company at which Niall is CEO I am unable to update his page due to WP:COI guidelines but am wondering whether you might be happy to help me add a section to his page?

If you are happy to help me I can send you the text that I would like to update the page with.

Again, as said I am very new to this side of Wikipedia so please do let me know if there is another way I should be trying to make these changes.

Thank you and hope to speak soon, Sophie SophieStromback (talk) 17:21, 20 November 2020 (UTC)

Thanks for voting for deletion of the Mavis road article...Not!

This article was up for 15-odd years and was well detailed and described a road corridor with an interesting history. Why would a presumed "roadgeek" feel the need to delete it if only for the reason they'd think it interesting? Transportfan70 (talk) 17:53, 23 November 2020 (UTC)

Philip Jeays

I do NOT think this person is notable. Ping or template me if you nominate or propose this for deletion. Bearian (talk) 19:47, 23 November 2020 (UTC)

Maternal Health Task Force

WP:TNT? Ping me. Bearian (talk) 20:00, 23 November 2020 (UTC)

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Proposed deletion of Wyoming Community Foundation

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Hello!

Hey could you help me get rid of Young Kidd’s notability guideline on his page? When you see this please get back to me. Thank you! Wikieditor6557 (talk) 07:15, 25 November 2020 (UTC)

Request for block

Greetings, I undid this user's vandalism on List of Japanese supercentenarians. I am sure this is a troll. He vandalized the article claiming Kane Tanaka died 12 February 2020. I was wondering if you could maybe warn this user not to do that again?

Have a great evening. Timothy McGuire (talk) 03:22, 29 November 2020 (UTC)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/46.103.83.191

If you want to see the vandalism i reverted, here it is. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Japanese_supercentenarians&diff=991255138&oldid=991237647

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Newspapers.com

Hi Bearcat, I saw you mention on the AfD discussion for It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time that you don't have access to Newspapers.com. Do you know that you can get access for free through the Wikipedia Library Card? They can set you up with a free subscription. — Toughpigs (talk) 16:59, 3 December 2020 (UTC)

Vic Fedeli

Hi. I know you're busy, but if you have a moment, I was wondering if you could offer any help on this page. Editors remove POV commentary and campaign-literature type wording and they're re-added/reverted by a particular user. It has happened several times over the last 6 months, including an edit you made in June. Thanks. Blotto adrift (talk) 15:12, 11 December 2020 (UTC)

Much appreciated! Blotto adrift (talk) 18:49, 11 December 2020 (UTC)

How to Be At Home

Hey, just as a heads up, it looks like you added the wrong IMDb link to How to Be At Home. I searched for the correct link but could not find it, so I just removed the link. If you can find it, could you please repair and replace? Thanks! BOVINEBOY2008 12:02, 13 December 2020 (UTC)

Liar's Rosebush

If you propose or nominate this stub for deletion, please ping me. Bearian (talk) 21:06, 17 December 2020 (UTC)

Something to keep an eye on

Is Christmas+COVID stress making me go quackers or not? If not, let me know and I'll ask for the experts to take a look. davidwr/(talk)/(contribs) 🎄 16:05, 19 December 2020 (UTC)

Asbestos/Val-des-Sources

The change of the name was approved, but not published yet in the Gazette officielle du Québec. The only thing I seen was a nomination of a judge in Asbestos municipal court[1]. --Fralambert (talk) 14:18, 20 December 2020 (UTC)

Just also I juste see thazt the town have changed if website[2]. --Fralambert (talk) 14:39, 20 December 2020 (UTC)

Peoria election articles deletion nomination

I am informing you that the articles on municipal elections in Peoria, Illinois, have all been nominated for deletion I am informing you because you appear to have made a number of edits to at least one of these articles. SecretName101 (talk) 19:27, 20 December 2020 (UTC)