User talk:Explicit/Archive 53

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Archive 53

Please restore WestNet Wireless Page

Numerous users have already emphasized the significant impact of WestNet's contributions throughout North America and to some extent the rest of the world. The restoration of this page is not merely important but essential, as it serves to chronicle some of the extensive innovations introduced by WestNet. By documenting these advancements, we ensure that future generations have access to a comprehensive historical context, recognizing the pivotal role WestNet has played in technological and societal progress. Rtwair (talk) 15:51, 4 July 2024 (UTC)

File:Boston Bruins.svg

Hello, you deleted this file per F8, however I think it wasn't exactly the same. I don't think this version had the registred trademark symbol. Jonteemil (talk) 10:51, 4 July 2024 (UTC)

@Jonteemil: Hi, the file was exported directly from here, so the file history was the exact same locally and on Commons. Sreejithk2000 deleted the Commons file upon your history split request, but there was no followup. ✗plicit 10:57, 4 July 2024 (UTC)

I could not complete the file split due to a software bug. I have filed it here: T369299. Lets wait for a resolution. --Sreejith K (talk) 14:37, 4 July 2024 (UTC)

I tried again today and it worked this time. I have moved the overwritten file to File:Boston Bruins (2).svg --Sreejith K (talk) 13:37, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

Template:SC Toronto coaches

Hi. If possible, could you please provide me a link to the revision of Template:SC Toronto coaches prior to deletion. My fault I didn't follow up at all with my merge request. The result of the discussion was to simply delete, but I was thinking merge for some reason. I have just now added a category to the managers navbox,[1] but I was wondering if there was something else in the coaches template that could've been merged. Thanks. --DB1729^talk 11:24, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

@DB1729: Hi, I just compared the two templates and found only the following differences between the deleted template and the surviving template.

|name=SC Toronto coaches → |name=SC Toronto managers

|managerlist=SC Toronto#Managerial history → |managerlist=

{{collapsible option}} → {{Navbox documentation}} Category:Canada soccer manager history navigational boxes

✗plicit 23:39, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

Got it. Thank you very much for your help! DB1729^talk 23:41, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

NFCC issues

@Explicit, what here is even copyrightable? Shouldn't it just be relicensed as {{PD-simple}} and then we don't have to think about any NFC-related issues? Jonteemil (talk) 21:13, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

@Jonteemil: Please see the section about paintings regarding the threshold of originality in the United States: Even seemingly simple paintings consisting of geometric shapes are often copyrighted due to details that may not be immediately obvious to the viewer. It is likely that the brushstroke detail of File:Wojciech Fangor Black 4 1959.jpg is original enough to be protected by copyright. ✗plicit 23:39, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

Fair enough. Seems quite strange but if that is the law then we must follow it. Jonteemil (talk) 00:03, 9 July 2024 (UTC)

File:An edited photo of Dr. Epitacio Ramos Tongohan, as provided by the poet himself.jpg

Hi Explicit. I believe you deleted File:An edited photo of Dr. Epitacio Ramos Tongohan, as provided by the poet himself.jpg as replaceable non-free use per WP:F7, but the uploader looks to have recreated the file's page by posting {{di-replaceable non-free use disputed}} on it. Techinically, page is now eligible for speedy deletion per WP:F2, but I figured I let you know about it before tagging it just in case you want to restore the file and let it be discussed at FFD instead. For reference, there is also another version of the same file uploaded as File:Photo of Dr. Epitacio Ramos Tongohan aka Doc PenPen Bugtong Takipsilim.jpg, and I don't think two versions of what's essentially the same non-free file are not needed regardless of whether you decide to restore this one. -- Marchjuly (talk) 02:49, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

@Marchjuly: Hi, I don't see much need for any action outside of the F2 deletion that I have already carried out. This non-free file is a textbook violation of WP:NFCC#1. ✗plicit 23:39, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for taking a look. -- Marchjuly (talk) 00:23, 9 July 2024 (UTC)

John Derian

Hello, can you put the contents of the article that was deleted here: Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/John Derian to Draft:John Derian? I want to take a look at what existed there and possibly use some of the material for John Derian, but I would prefer not to tie the two article histories together. Thank you, Thriley (talk) 18:17, 3 July 2024 (UTC)

@Thriley: Hi, just to make sure, are you more or less asking for the deleted history of John Derian to be restored to the history of Draft:John Derian? The page looked like this right before deletion, if that helps. ✗plicit 00:29, 4 July 2024 (UTC)

Yes. Looks like there’s not much in the old version to use. Thank you for your help. Thriley (talk) 14:29, 9 July 2024 (UTC)

Flag of Tallahassee, Florida

Could you undelete Flag of Tallahassee, Florida for attribution reasons, as content from the page was merged into Tallahassee, Florida with Special:Diff/357102867? The article was originally deleted as a redirect to a now-deleted article, so I guess I'll re-redirect it to Tallahasse, Florida and add a note on the talk page. Thanks! GreenLipstickLesbian (talk) 23:24, 9 July 2024 (UTC)

@GreenLipstickLesbian:  Done, page restored and redirect adjusted. ✗plicit 00:32, 10 July 2024 (UTC)

Brilliant, thanks! GreenLipstickLesbian (talk) 00:34, 10 July 2024 (UTC)

Refund request

Of Draft:Tellus (app). I've found new sourcing, and I'd like to work on the article. — Red-tailed hawk _(nest) 03:20, 10 July 2024 (UTC)

User:Syifa Mauliya

User has recreated their page despite you deleting it as part of U5. You may wish to block them. NoobThreePointOh (talk) 15:00, 10 July 2024 (UTC)

File:Anto Lecky in 2021.jpeg

Hi Explicit. Since you're also a Commons administrator, I thought I'd ask you about File:Anto Lecky in 2021.jpeg. First of all, the source information and license don't seem correct given that the file appears to be a duplicate of File:Anto Lecky at the movie premiere of 'Dear Affy' in 2020.jpg that was being used in ig:Anto Lecky. Secondly, I tagged the Commons for with "npd" because it seems really unlikely that the uploader is also the copyright holder; I did this not just because of the similarity of the uploader's name and the photo subject's name but also because of this. Anyway, I'm wondering whether the local file should be tagged for speedy deletion too or simply left as is until the Commons file is sorted out. -- Marchjuly (talk) 02:15, 11 July 2024 (UTC)

@Marchjuly: Hi, you can go head and tag the local file as lacking permission as well. When the subject of a picture uploads their own portrait, they're usually under the assumption that they own the copyright of the photo because they're in it. ✗plicit 03:37, 11 July 2024 (UTC)

THanks for taking a look at this. I've tagged the local with "npd". -- Marchjuly (talk) 04:10, 11 July 2024 (UTC)

Just a heads up ...

... someone is taking another stab at Razorpay: User:Kinleysoda/sandbox. microbiologyMarcus ^{[petri dish·growths]} 18:03, 11 July 2024 (UTC)

thanks for deleting my draft Torcuil Crichton article

I couldn't work out how to do it (after another version was published before mine), or to flag it so that someone else would do it, so I'm glad you saw it and were able to do it. Thanks. Iaineditor (talk) 21:19, 10 July 2024 (UTC)

@Iaineditor: No worries. You can tag pages with {{db-g7}} to request deletion of pages you created. ✗plicit 03:37, 11 July 2024 (UTC)

Many thanks. Iaineditor (talk) 22:54, 11 July 2024 (UTC)

Deletion of the Prem Poddar page

Hello,

I understand you deleted the Prem Poddar page to which I had contributed. New to Wikipedia: any chance you could explain why the whole thing had to go? Thanks. Aliceinlondon (talk) 08:22, 11 July 2024 (UTC)

@Aliceinlondon: Hi, another contributor proposed the Prem Poddar article for deletion as they believed that the subject "does not meet criteria for notability". This generally refers to the general notability guideline. You can read that page to better understand that user's actions. If you contested the page's deletion, you can request undeletion at WP:REFUND. ✗plicit 23:54, 11 July 2024 (UTC)

Request for restoration

Hello, you deleted Draft:Sammy Virji as an abandoned draft. He just entered the UK singles chart at #94, thereby satisfying WP:MUSICBIO#C2, and I'd like to see if there's anything pillagable before I start writing. Please also restore Zheani to User:Launchballer/Zheani, as I asked Bbb23 some time back but did not get a response.--Launchballer 17:06, 12 July 2024 (UTC)

@Launchballer: Hi, I have userfied Zheani as requested. The draft was restored by someone else. ✗plicit 01:09, 14 July 2024 (UTC)

File:Dr. Epitacio Tongohan with Indian Prime Minister Narendra D. Modi.jpg

Hi Explicit. Can you check whether File:An edited photo of Dr. Epitacio Ramos Tongohan, as provided by the poet himself.jpg is the same as File:Dr. Epitacio Tongohan with Indian Prime Minister Narendra D. Modi.jpg? I don't remember what the deleted file was and think it might be different but jsut want to double check. If there not the same, I'm pretty sure the latest non-free one also fails WP:FREER given that (1) the subject is still alive and (2) File:Dr. Epitacio R. Tongohan and the government officials of Tanay LGU.jpg exist. The non-free one also fails WP:NFC#CS as well in my opinion, but I'm sure whether that needs to be discussed at FFD. -- Marchjuly (talk) 12:50, 13 July 2024 (UTC)

@Marchjuly: Hi, the deleted image is not the same as the new non-free image. It's another textbook violation of WP:NFCC#1. ✗plicit 01:09, 14 July 2024 (UTC)

Thanks for taking a look at this. I tagged the file for speedy deletion per F7. -- Marchjuly (talk) 12:22, 14 July 2024 (UTC)

File:Hcalvinasgarcia.jpg

Hi Explicit. Would you mind taking a look at File:Hcalvinasgarcia.jpg and Henry Calvin. You removed the file in question from the article with this edit in January 2023, but it was re-added about a year later here. The person who re-added the file didn't provide a corresponding nfur for the use on the file's page; so, the file has been in violation of NFCC#10c since it was re-added but has. for some reason, not been noticed by one of the bots looking for such files. Anyway, I could just remove the file per WP:NFCCE but that might just encourage someone to re-add it after adding a rationale. Does this now need to go to FFD for discussion since only one use of the file is being disputed and the file was previously removed per {{di-disputed non-free use rationale}}? Is that type of removal considered equivalent to a "soft deletion"? -- Marchjuly (talk) 23:51, 13 July 2024 (UTC)

@Marchjuly: Hi, I would suggest nominating it for discussion at FFD. I'm not convinced the file is justified in Zorro (1957 TV series) either, as it is not subject to sourced critical commentary and should probably be deleted altogether. ✗plicit 01:09, 14 July 2024 (UTC)

Thanks for taking a look at this. I've started a discussion about the file's uses at FFD. -- Marchjuly (talk) 12:24, 14 July 2024 (UTC)

Requesting access to Beyond All Reason draft article that was deleted.

Hello, Could you please assist? I am the sole author of the draft article of Draft:Beyond All Reason at https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Draft:Beyond_All_Reason&action=edit&redlink=1 I am a community member of BAR who wrote this article, and I did not anticipate it being deleted. I would just like access to the content for perhaps a future resubmission ( think the complaint was "too soon") Du8hd4r4 (talk) 18:45, 11 July 2024 (UTC)

@Du8hd4r4: Done – as a draft or Articles for creation submission deleted under CSD G13, the page has been restored upon request. They are not for the indefinite hosting of material that is unsuitable for inclusion in the encyclopedia. Please continue to work on the draft so that it meets Wikipedia's policies and guidelines for inclusion, prior to another six months elapsing.. ✗plicit 23:54, 11 July 2024 (UTC)

Deletion of photo

Hi @Explicit

Today you deleted File:KenyaGrace.jpg but I did respond in time with the reason why it should stay (see below). Please can you let me know your thought process? Should I reupload it from scratch, putting the following? Just let me know what's needed please :)

{{Di-replaceable non-free use disputed|I looked online but the only other photos of her that I could find were on sale from Getty Images and Alamy. The photo that I used was taken directly from her own website where she is promoting her works. I would consider contacting the artist or her representatives to request copyright permission, however given that there appear to be no other free images of her available I would instead further the view that this image is not replaceable}}

Thanks Control-alt-delete ★ user◾talk◾favs 16:21, 11 July 2024 (UTC)

@Control-alt-delete: Hi, our non-free content criteria policy is incredibly strict in regards to using a non-free photo in an article about a living individual. Although a freely licensed image of the individual may not exist at the moment, it is possible that one can be created as long as the person is alive. As such, most non-free photos of living individuals fail WP:NFCC#1. ✗plicit 23:54, 11 July 2024 (UTC)

Ok that's understood, thanks for your help @Explicit Control-alt-delete ★ user◾talk◾favs 19:53, 15 July 2024 (UTC)

A deletion nomination

@Explicit:, Please close this deletion nomination. Hamwal (talk) 14:22, 16 July 2024 (UTC)

WestNet_Wireless

where is this page man? WestNet_Wireless ? > 147.92.69.201 (talk) 21:52, 16 July 2024 (UTC)

Neha Harsora and Sayli Salunkhe

For god's sake I'm not a sockpuppet. The sockpuppet who created these articles earlier is someone else. I can guarantee that, I am just a regular of the TV shows Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si and Udne Ki Aasha which is why I am creating articles of the actors of these shows. Please check my edit history if you have doubts but for god's sake please don't ignore my request and block me again. My request is that can you please shift the deleted articles of these actors into the draft space because according to my knowledge they have acting notability. I will make edits to the drafts and then submit it to the AFC. So as the admin who deleted these articles, can you please restore the articles to the draft space? Regards. 117.230.189.80 (talk) 06:03, 10 July 2024 (UTC)

You'll have to make your case with your original account if you're truly not a sockpuppet. Until then, the G5 deletions of Amma&Papa's pages will stand. ✗plicit 03:37, 11 July 2024 (UTC)

I have made this account as you have asked. This is going to be my account from now onwards. So, can you please shift the deleted articles of Neha Harsora and Sayli Salunkhe to draft space? Ilovetvshows (talk) 06:29, 11 July 2024 (UTC)

@Ilovetvshows: Uhh, I didn't ask you to create an account. I asked you to repeal the block using your original account Amma&Papa. Instructions to request an unblock are at User talk:Amma&Papa#Blocked as a sockpuppet. ✗plicit 06:38, 11 July 2024 (UTC)

Okay will do that but will there be any problem because I created User:Ilovetvshows? 117.230.171.209 (talk) 06:43, 11 July 2024 (UTC)

@Explicit: Hi can you please restore the deleted articles of Neha Harsora and Sayli Salunkhe in the draftspace. I promise I will not create any issues, work on the drafts and submit them for review. Please? 117.249.210.219 (talk) 17:43, 17 July 2024 (UTC)

Deletion review for Joe Lonsdale

An editor has asked for a deletion review of Joe Lonsdale. Because you closed the deletion discussion for this page, speedily deleted it, or otherwise were interested in the page, you might want to participate in the deletion review. GorillaWarfare (she/her • talk) 20:49, 17 July 2024 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/2019 Mesterfinalen

Umm, it's a 2019 season, I really don't know why you redirected to 2009! Govvy (talk) 18:36, 18 July 2024 (UTC)

I am curious, why haven't you fixed your erroneous close and the redirect. Govvy (talk) 08:41, 20 July 2024 (UTC)

@Govvy: Since the target had already been adjusted, I didn't see much of a need for it. Nonetheless, I have done so now. Would you like to fix the malformed redirect target you provided in the deletion discussion or no? ✗plicit 12:48, 20 July 2024 (UTC)

Cover arts

Hi again. I hope you're doing well. Could you please tell me if this works the way i think it does? When we use a non-free album cover on Wikipedia where the album itself is the topic of the article, it is justified as fair use by WP:NFC#CS. Now, I thought that if permission from the copyright holder is obtained, it can be used freely, but apparently that is not the case, [2], [3]. Could you tell me what would happen if we obtained permission to use non-free cover art and then deliberately used a rescaled version, that is, 300x300 pixels? Wouldn't that satisfy both conditions? Neither is needed nor am i asking this for when albums themselves are the topic of the article, but for when we wish to use them in an article where they are not the topic, or much better for alternative covers that can be inserted using the template extra album cover.

A while back, we had this discussion about a cover art, right? So that day, i contacted the copyright holder, CoMix Wave, seeking permission. It took a while, but a few days ago they replied and have refused because the cover art is an excerpt of the film poster and was included as a bonus with the film, and they have stated that the article is already using a cover of the film. Additionally, they have also stated that they cannot provide permission because they should not be involved in editing the wiki's page. I believe this stems from them being aware of WP:COI. I have sent a follow-up message clarifying some things. So, if permission is obtained and verified by the steps listed in WP:PERMISSION, can a lower resolution of 300x300 be used? Because I'm sure obtaining permission rules out any copyright issues. Or is there something that i still fail to understand? Lunar-akaunto／talk 05:02, 13 July 2024 (UTC)

@Lunar-akaunto: Hi, freely licensed album cover can be used in any article. There would be no limitations regarding its use in certain articles and there is not need to scale them down because the copyright holder would have granted the use of their work. The first link you provided specifically deals with files that do not allow commercial use, like {{cc-by-nc-2.0}}. Such files are subject to speedy deletion in accordance with WP:CSD#F3. ✗plicit 01:09, 14 July 2024 (UTC)

Oh. I see. So, potentially, if the permission for cover art is granted and i add it to the soundtrack section of the article, that would be subject to deletion, right? Lunar-akaunto／talk 02:34, 15 July 2024 (UTC)

(talk page watcher) In general, non-free album cover art isn't allowed to be used in "Soundtrack" subsections of stand-alone articles about films per WP:NFC#cite_note-3 and WP:FILMSCORE, and any type of CC-by-NC or CC-by-ND type of license isn't free enough for Wikipedia's purposes and needs to be treated as non-free content. Freely licensed (e.g. CC-by-SA) or public domain album cover art isn't, on the other hand, subject to the same restrictions as non-free album covers are and can, in principle, be used in such sections from a WP:COPY#Guidelines for images and other media files standpoint. It's important to understand, though, image use is much like text in that it's also subject WP:CONSENSUS; so, an image being free enough for Wikipedia's purposes from a copyright standpoint doesn't automatically mean it should be used from an encyclopedic standpoint. If, for example, there is a stand-alone article written about the soundtrack album, then using it a second time in the "Soundtrack" section of the film's artice might be seen as unncessary for encyclopedic reasons. Such a file won't necessary be deleted, but it might end up not being used because unless there's a consensus established to do so. When it comes to soundtrack cover art, WikiProject Film seems to have established a guideline stating that soundtrack cover art not be used in soundtrack sections for encyclopedic reasons even when the cover art isn't non-free content. If you want to know why that's the case, you'll probably need to ask at WT:FILM. -- Marchjuly (talk) 03:18, 15 July 2024 (UTC)

@Marchjuly: I'll try asking at WT:FILM, but i was asking this in general context and not films exclusively. I understand that just being freely licensed or complying with WP:NFC#CS doesn't mean the image can be used in several articles. I encountered something similar at Vinland Saga (TV series); the image satisfied contextual significance because of adequate commentary, but my conscience was that it should be removed from there since a separate soundtrack was created using the cover. I respect the community-wide consensus, but i presume that the fundamental reason behind these consensuses is to prevent any legal trouble from the copyright holders and not infringe authors' rights—when appropriate, there exists WP:NFC#CS. Now, I'm sure that if Wikipedia just used full-resolution images, that would certainly satisfy the contextual claim, but essentially, we'd then become a host for piracy, which is precisely why we rescale those images to lower resolution, right? I thought that if permission were obtained, the imag would be free from the restrictions of point 1 and rescaling it would satisfy point 2. Do you understand? Lunar-akaunto／talk 10:42, 16 July 2024 (UTC)

@Marchjuly: Where did you go? What do i make of this cover art situation now? Lunar-akaunto／talk 03:14, 21 July 2024 (UTC)

I didn't go anywhere. I just don't feel I need be like Lurch and respond everytime some rings the bell, particularly when I don't really understand what the question is. I wasn't around when Wikipedia's non-free content use policy was created; so, I don't really know how to answer abstract questions about why Wikipedia policy is what it is. Perhaps the answers you're looking for can be found buried in the archives of WT:NFCC or in the archives of WP:VPP. Given also that this is Explicit's user talk page, it's probably better to try and discuss more general policy related things on the relevant policy's talk page, which in this case is the aforementioned WT:NFCC. There are some people who were around when the policy was hammered out still actively editing, and perhaps one of them can provide you with the information you're looking for. -- Marchjuly (talk) 09:45, 21 July 2024 (UTC)

Oh. Apologies, I only pinged you because you replied earlier, so i thought you'd continue the conversation. I'll try looking for an answer in the archives. I understand that it's not a very good thing to do to have discussions on someone else's talk page, as they'll get notifications every time i do so. Just a thing: I only came here because Explicit primarily works in the related area, and more importantly, because in the past i have posted some general doubts on Wikiprojects' talk pages, and till date there hasn't been any reply, so i prefer user talk pages over those. That is all. I'll be off then. Good day. Lunar-akaunto／talk 15:02, 21 July 2024 (UTC)

I apologize to you if my response was snarky. I just didn't know how to answer your questions. -- Marchjuly (talk) 22:34, 21 July 2024 (UTC)

No, it's fine. I understand. Lunar-akaunto／talk 02:22, 22 July 2024 (UTC)

Information Regarding an Article created By a sockpuppet

Hey!! I have observed an article on Wikipedia named as Gupta–Kidarite conflict.This article is created by a sockpuppet so that it contains high amount of misinformation.Please take any step towards this article, either delete or move it to draftspace if possible.The user that made this article had been blocked several times for vandalising Wikipedia by making this kind of destructive edits. It will be good if you look into the gravity of the topic and take appropriate actions towards it. Thanks!! Masterliverwort (talk) 03:06, 22 July 2024 (UTC)

File:MDCL Building at McMaster University.jpg

Hi Explicit. Can you tell whether this file is the same as c:File:MDCL Building at McMaster University.jpg? You deleted the local file in August 2016, but a file with the same name was uploaded to Commons in January 2018. If they're actually the same image, then it's not clear why local file wasn't just relicensed or why the Commons file was never VRT verified. -- Marchjuly (talk) 04:32, 23 July 2024 (UTC)

@Marchjuly: Hi, the images are not the same. The deleted local file was a tiny (340 × 223) nighttime photo sourced to the university's website. ✗plicit 04:52, 23 July 2024 (UTC)

Thanks for checking. -- Marchjuly (talk) 05:04, 23 July 2024 (UTC)

Re: Joa

Hi! What would be the proper delete template, and why didn't you apply it? Thanks Doug Saintrain (talk) 01:34, 24 July 2024 (UTC)

@Saintrain: Hi, Joa does not meet any of the speedy deletion criteria. You are free to nominate it for discussion at WP:RFD. ✗plicit 03:31, 24 July 2024 (UTC)

Additions to actioned request

Hi @Explicit, thanks for closing this redirect deletion request, and for deleting the originally listed redirects. Could you please also delete the three Cameron family redirects that were subsequently added to the same request by Omnis Scientia, or do we need to go round the loop again for those? -- DeFacto (talk). 09:29, 24 July 2024 (UTC)

And also the redirect for Wilfred Johnson. Omnis Scientia (talk) 09:33, 24 July 2024 (UTC)

@Omnis Scientia: Hi, those redirects were not tagged for discussion and were brought up less than 48 hours before closure. Deleting them would have been out of process. They must be nominated separately. ✗plicit 11:28, 24 July 2024 (UTC)

Discussion at File talk:Atulya K. Nagar.jpg § Permission Link

 You are invited to join the discussion at File talk:Atulya K. Nagar.jpg § Permission Link. -- Marchjuly (talk) 06:46, 29 July 2024 (UTC)

Hi Explicit. Just letting you know about this as a courtesy since you're the one who tagged the file with "npd". Please feel free to correct or clarify anything I posted. -- Marchjuly (talk) 06:48, 29 July 2024 (UTC)

Juan Salgado

Hello, I was looking for this article and the "Creating Juan Salgado" page says you deleted it because it was created by a blocked sock. I would 'take over' the article, or whatever the process is called, I think I edited it some in the past. I assume the process is to ask you? I suppose I will need the history too. -- Alanscottwalker (talk) 11:17, 27 July 2024 (UTC)

@Alanscottwalker: Hi, WP:BMB applies. You'll have to create the article from scratch. ✗plicit 20:59, 31 July 2024 (UTC)

Valenzuela400

Hello Explicit. Since you messaged me at Commons about this user, I felt it is best to ask something about that user's uploading habit.

Can this habit be considered normal or not against any existing enwiki policy? — the act of uploading locally here just to be transferred to Commons instead of directly uploading there. See this. Regards, JWilz12345 (Talk|Contrib's.) 13:53, 31 July 2024 (UTC)

@JWilz12345: Hi, nothing in policy forbids users from uploading freely licensed images locally first before immediately exporting the file to Commons. Whether it's considered normal is a matter of opinion, but it's not a common practice. ✗plicit 20:59, 31 July 2024 (UTC)

Deleting userpage GMEw Kanguso Netweak

Dear Mr. @Explicit, please delete userpage GMEw Kanguso Netweak because CSD G5 and CSD G10. Thanks. 36.78.192.2 (talk) 07:46, 2 August 2024 (UTC)

thank you

for catching my mistake in creating Talk:Upstate New Yorke/Archive 2. Sometimes I forget to use Preview... *sigh*. So THANK YOUUUUU. - Shearonink (talk) 15:20, 2 August 2024 (UTC)

@Shearonink: No worries at all. ✗plicit 00:13, 3 August 2024 (UTC)

Undeleting Template:Country disestablishment category by decade/core

Hi Explicit! Don't worry; I am not here to ask you to import something again :)

Would you be willing to undelete {{Country disestablishment category by decade/core}}? I plan on actually using it as part of {{Country disestablishment category by decade}}, which would mean the rationale at the TfD does not apply. Thanks, HouseBlaster (talk · he/they) 21:15, 2 August 2024 (UTC)

@HouseBlaster: Hi, I have restored the subpage as requested. ✗plicit 00:13, 3 August 2024 (UTC)

Deleting User:12A9D0i 2.0 and User:Asili Agriculture

Dear Mr. @Explicit, please delete User:12A9D0i 2.0 and User:Asili Agriculture because CSD G8. Thanks. 2001:448A:1020:3E53:4DAD:11FF:436B:2F42 (talk) 06:12, 4 August 2024 (UTC)

File:Manmohanmisra.jpeg

Hi Explicit. Can you tell whether File:Manmohanmisra.jpeg is the same as File:Manmohanmisra for wikipedia.jpg? You deleted the latter file in November 2023 per F11, and the other one was just uploaded today and has the same issue. -- Marchjuly (talk) 08:01, 30 July 2024 (UTC)

@Marchjuly: Hi, yes, they are the exact same image. ✗plicit 20:59, 31 July 2024 (UTC)

Thanks for checking on this. What happens if this happens again? Do any further reuploads of this file just keep getting tagged for speedy deletion per G11 (assuming that's the issue)? Should I advise the uploader not to reupload this again if this one also ends up deleted? -- Marchjuly (talk) 19:54, 3 August 2024 (UTC)

@Marchjuly: The user should be warned about continuously uploading files problematic media files. I usually give a final warning at the third attempt and block if a fourth occurs. ✗plicit 13:32, 4 August 2024 (UTC)

File:Shahmee Saheedh.jpg

Hi Explicit. Would you mind taking a look at File:Shahmee Saheedh.jpg? This same file was uploaded locally under tha same name, but you deleted it per F9. The uploader then seems to have reuploaded it to Commons under a {{PD-US}} license, which clearly seems just as wrong as the {{PD-because}} they used for the local file. I don't remember the url provided as a source for the local file; so, I'm wondering whether you could check the file in your capacitiy as a Commons admin and delete it, tagged it or otherwise nominate it for deletion as you see fit. I tried to point out c:COM:NETCOPYVIO to the uploader at User talk:Abdullah Rifath#Speedy deletion nomination of File:Shahmee Saheedh.jpg, but perhaps they didn't understand or see that post. FWIW, they might also not understand c:COM:Own work given File:DT Breaking News.png. That file might be OK to relicense, but it's not being used and there's no way to figure out where it came from. -- Marchjuly (talk) 20:09, 3 August 2024 (UTC)

@Marchjuly: Hi, I have deleted the first file as a copyright violation. I cleaned up the description page of the second, though I'm not sure if it is within project scope. ✗plicit 13:32, 4 August 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for taking a look at these. -- Marchjuly (talk) 14:29, 4 August 2024 (UTC)

File:Shahmee Saheedh.jpg has been reuploaded again. Same uploader and same photo, but now they're claiming they took the photo themselves when the uploader visited their coffee shop. -- Marchjuly (talk) 14:29, 4 August 2024 (UTC)

Disagree with Dedaub_LTD Deletion

Hi Explicit, I apologize for delaying noticing this deletion, but I was not around for some personal issues. I'd like to object to the deletion of Dedaub LTD and that the page was notable enough and has many media coverages online, and I'm afraid I have to disagree with the deletion proposal. GiorgioB (talk) 09:57, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

@Giorgio.bonuccelli76: Done – as a contested proposed deletion, the article has been restored upon request. ✗plicit 10:50, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

Template:Articles per day

Hi can you WP:REFUND this please. All the best: Rich Farmbrough 12:32, 5 August 2024 (UTC).

@Rich Farmbrough: Hi, REFUND doesn't really apply as the result of the discussion was not soft deletion. Do you plan to put this template to use? Pinging Gonnym as an interested party. ✗plicit 10:50, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

If the template is going to be immediately used I have no problem. Gonnym (talk) 10:53, 6 August 2024 (UTC)