User talk:JMS Old Al/Archive 1

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test

seeing if the page works JMS Old Al (talk) 22:09, 20 March 2009 (UTC)

March 2009

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Return of the Spice Girls

Hi. This is just to let you know what the problem is with the chunk I removed from Return of the Spice Girls:

• Some of it makes vague and unsubstantiated claims. "rumoured to be" is always a very bad thing to read in an article.
• Not all of it is referenced to Reliable Sources. Linking to things like YouTube is to be avoided.
• Some of it is too trivial for inclusion. I know that this is a value judgement but if there are no references for something then it is hard to give it the benefit of the doubt.

I am sure that some of it is OK but we don't want all of it. Please try adding back just the good parts. --DanielRigal (talk) 14:29, 21 March 2009 (UTC)

Your recent edits

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Your recent edit/undo

I am not sure what your reasoning for this last edit was? It was a legitimate update to the page. A player, who had recently moved to a club, was just given a club number, so I updated the wikipedia page. Seems like a pretty straightforward edit. I also updated the player's page with the same number and cited the source: the player's page on the official club page. —Stochil (talk) 03:57, 22 March 2009 (UTC)

Your recent edits

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Thanks

Thanks for your reverts here. I find this article is a big problem since it was first written, in so much I have tried to make it encyclopaedic, but many people who have some very strong religious views seem intent on vandalising it. I am at a bit of a loss as to what to do with it. Thanks Again --Sikh-history (talk) 09:03, 27 March 2009 (UTC)

Your idea is a good one, but how would I do this? Thanks--Sikh-history (talk) 10:18, 28 March 2009 (UTC)

Yes please to the idea you left on my page. Thanks --Sikh-history (talk) 11:39, 5 April 2009 (UTC)

Re your AIV report

Thanks for your report, but please be careful to check editor contributions. The IP you reported had made only one edit since their previous block was lifted, and it was not vandalism. EyeSerene^talk 15:51, 27 March 2009 (UTC)

hi —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jazzmyne17 (talk • contribs) 03:14, 1 April 2009 (UTC)

hello

Ayan2 (talk) 22:30, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

Ayan2 (talk) 22:30, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

Question for administrator

{{adminhelp}} Can I put the block things in a sandbox? And can I use another persons sandbox? Also, I'm just messing with the block things, not trying to block anything. Thanks! --JMS Old Al (talk) 22:10, 5 April 2009 (UTC)

If you mean the templates, then yes you can, thats fine as long as you don't add them to another persons userpage/talk page, but be aware that you may end up adding your sandbox to categories such as CAT:TEMP. As for othjer peoples sandboxes, its probably best not to, its easy enough to create your own, but I suppose if you asked someone first and they agreed to it, it wouldn't be a problem--Jac16888^Talk 23:03, 5 April 2009 (UTC)

Hi

Can you please answer to me here? I'm a bit hurry and I saw you on the recent changes list and I don't know did anyone notice my message cos you're doing everything with such a speed in here. I've already asked this by one person but he/she didn't answer. Thank you! --62.216.127.31 (talk) 01:56, 7 April 2009 (UTC)

Check my talk page. --62.216.127.31 (talk) 02:12, 7 April 2009 (UTC)

So which is it? --62.216.127.31 (talk) 02:18, 7 April 2009 (UTC)

Excavate

Please note, now at: Wikipedia:Archive digger. — RHaworth (Talk | contribs) 05:28, 8 April 2009 (UTC)

Hi ive been on wiki a long time and is used to it, i just never made an account. Canadian92100 (talk) 21:26, 9 April 2009 (UTC)

AfD nomination of President of the Republic of Texas

I have nominated President of the Republic of Texas, an article that you created, for deletion. I do not think that this article satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and have explained why at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/President of the Republic of Texas. Your opinions on the matter are welcome at that same discussion page; also, you are welcome to edit the article to address these concerns. Thank you for your time.

Please contact me if you're unsure why you received this message. Seegoon (talk) 11:44, 10 April 2009 (UTC)

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If your page is deleted, you also have many options available. Good luck! Ikip (talk) 15:11, 10 April 2009 (UTC)

JMS Old AL

I am not trying to commit vandalism, sockpuppeteeing or anything else. I am just trying to get an article up on wikipedia. I see this is not possible, so I just want it taken down. How can I do this?```` —Preceding unsigned comment added by Leonfresco73 (talk • contribs) 17:40, 12 April 2009 (UTC)

Category:Suspected Wikipedia sockpuppets of Grsilva

For every category you create, you should specify parent categories to which it belongs. In the case of a category like this one, parent categories are provided automatically when you include a {{Sockpuppet category}} template. I've added the template.

I am a human being, not a bot, so you can contact me if you have questions about this. Best regards, --Stepheng3 (talk) 19:12, 14 April 2009 (UTC)

Blanking Warning

You have been blocked from editing Wikipedia for blanking pages. After the block expires, feel free to come back, but please make useful contributions instead.

--87.102.12.82 (talk) 12:27, 15 April 2009 (UTC)

Uhh, no, I haven't been blocked. Sorry! JMS Old Al (talk) 00:06, 17 April 2009 (UTC)

Rollback

Hello JMS Old Al, I have granted rollback rights to your account; the reason for this is that after a review of some of your contributions, I believe I can trust you to use rollback correctly by using it for its intended usage of reverting vandalism, and that you will not abuse it by reverting good-faith edits or to revert-war. For information on rollback, see Wikipedia:New admin school/Rollback and Wikipedia:Rollback feature. If you do not want rollback, just let me know, and I'll remove it. Good luck and thanks. Acalamari 23:28, 16 April 2009 (UTC)

Re: Wow

Haha, I wonder what else one could get on the main page via a username... Noodle snacks (talk) 23:07, 8 May 2009 (UTC)

Johan Andresen

Hello Old Al. I've declined the speedy deletion nomination of Johan Andresen, as I don't consider this as a test page. Andresen appears to be a notable person in his country. Check the article again, please, and take it to AfD, if you disagree. Thank you. --Vejvančický (talk) 16:54, 4 November 2009 (UTC)

Newbie treatment

Hi JMS Old Al!

Because you interacted with User:Alis grave nil, you unwittingly became a participant in WP:NEWT. I apologize for any inconvenience caused by my edits under that name. However, I sincerely believe that looking at the way new users are treated, and where we can improve, will be beneficial to Wikipedia in the long run. The project is always looking to recruit new, dedicated editors, and I think it is very important that new users acting in good faith feels welcomed.

Your feedback would be most welcome on the project page.

Again, sorry for the misrepresentation. If there's anything I can do to make up for your lost time, please let me know. Regards, decltype (talk) 09:08, 19 October 2009 (UTC)

Userfying Wikipedia:Don't be an activist

Hi, is it okay if I userfy Wikipedia:Don't be an activist (move the article to User:JMS Old Al/Don't be an activist). This is a one line blurb, and needs development before it is ready for mainspace. Thanks. Ikip (talk) 06:37, 19 December 2009 (UTC)

Monsters Resurrected editing

DinoJones (talk) 20:14, 28 December 2009 (UTC) Incorrect, see my message in that articles' discussion page. The criticisms' section is not a credible thing to add at this time and it's open vagueness is NOT up to wiki standards. Further more it does not stem from an expert opinion, but rather a lamen's blog.

Speedy deletion declined: The Encyclopedia of Immaturity Volume 2

Hello JMS Old Al. I am just letting you know that I declined the speedy deletion of The Encyclopedia of Immaturity Volume 2, a page you tagged for speedy deletion, because of the following concern: A7 does not apply to books - the PROD will have to deal with it. Thank you. JohnCD (talk) 20:15, 30 December 2009 (UTC)

Re:...

Hi, and thanks for your message on my talk page. Unfortunately, I have no idea what you are trying to say, could you please explain? Are you referring to The Game? strdst_grl (call me Stardust) 08:43, 16 May 2010 (UTC)

Well in that case, I guess you just lost the Game. :D strdst_grl (call me Stardust) 13:49, 17 May 2010 (UTC)

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what the hell? i didn't vandalise a page.. Don't accuse me of something i didn't do. im really pissed now so much for this place Guy12345123 (talk) 20:03, 16 May 2010 (UTC)

that was adding a bit of true information. i was not doing anything wrong. seriously, u r just messing with me rn't u? im really angry now. i edit a page then this shit happenes. Guy12345123 (talk) 20:07, 16 May 2010 (UTC)

coffee

Quite a big cup you've got there on your front page. Have some to spare? I have some teddy grahams.

Tkfy7cf (talk) 21:23, 16 May 2010 (UTC)

thank you

יניבפור (talk) 21:42, 16 May 2010 (UTC)

Thank you

Thank you for your comments at the investigation case page. Your analysis and perspective on this issue is appreciated. Cheers, -- Cirt (talk) 05:52, 17 May 2010 (UTC)

On a related case within the same subject matter, perhaps you would be able to take a look at the Sciologos case? In that one, as well, there is also a bit of ArbCom remedy violation related to the account(s) in question. -- Cirt (talk) 05:56, 17 May 2010 (UTC)

Yeah, it has been a troublesome issue, and that account was actually blocked independently for ArbCom violation in a related matter separate from the sock case. Thanks very much for agreeing to take a look at it. -- Cirt (talk) 06:00, 17 May 2010 (UTC)

Talk page?

Hey, i saw that you left a message on my talk page. I'm just wondering what that's about. "Lucy in the sky"? Pilif12p's Sock :  Yo  18:15, 2 June 2010 (UTC)

Hi, Can you please inform me of what I have to change to "Kalenna Harper" becuase it keeps being taking down saying information is "neutral point of view" but I have been given permission by Kalenna Harper herself to put that information up there. I work closely with her and she wanted to get her information updated because truthfully some of the information there is not valid and she would like to change this. When you reply please keep in mind that I have been given strict permission by Kalenna Harper herself to change this article. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Kylecabrol (talk • contribs) 00:43, 10 June 2010 (UTC)

IP's Comment

Looks like someone is an angry hawks fan. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.207.65.250 (talk) 04:38, 10 June 2010 (UTC)

An ecyclopedia thats made from the voices of the PUBLIC,if you just deleted the public`s voices like that then wikipedia simply is exactly like any old encylopedia you can find in a library. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.207.65.250 (talk) 04:44, 10 June 2010 (UTC)

JMS, I'm sorry for reverting that, I didn't quite think about what I was reverting enough. ~~ Hi878 ^{(Come yell at me!)} 04:47, 10 June 2010 (UTC)

Fix it,.....

May edits are not vandalism the ones that i changed can be found in the local newspapers. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 206.227.160.12 (talk) 14:28, 11 June 2010 (UTC)

Thank you

Hi, Thanks for your mind in extreme support. Will try to contact you for any further informations required.

Thank you

Bimodh (talk) 16:11, 14 July 2010 (UTC)Bimodh

AIV report on Colab Eyewear

I blocked that account, but just for future reference, reports like that (where the username is implicated) go to WP:UAA. Daniel Case (talk) 02:27, 21 July 2011 (UTC)

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You might be interested in joining the Imposter Verification Team because of your contributions here

Whenaxis talk Join the Imposter Verification Team! 00:50, 10 January 2012 (UTC)

Speedy deletion declined: Keith Dewar

Hello JMS Old Al. I am just letting you know that I declined the speedy deletion of Keith Dewar, a page you tagged for speedy deletion, because of the following concern: assistant dean and professor is an indication of significance. Thank you. SmartSE (talk) 17:53, 21 July 2012 (UTC)

Speedy deletion declined: Triptych (Musical)

Hello JMS Old Al. I am just letting you know that I declined the speedy deletion of Triptych (Musical), a page you tagged for speedy deletion, because of the following concern: A7 does not apply to music. Thank you. — Malik Shabazz ^Talk/_Stalk 20:11, 22 July 2012 (UTC)

Hi thanks for your help :) are you interested in some kitty time? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Kittytime (talk • contribs) 23:31, 22 July 2012 (UTC)

A kitten for you!

im looking for a good time

kittytime101 (talk) 23:35, 22 July 2012 (UTC)

A kitten for you!

licky licky

kittytime101 (talk) 23:36, 22 July 2012 (UTC)

hi i was just wondering how to edit an artical — Preceding unsigned comment added by Kittytime (talk • contribs) 23:40, 22 July 2012 (UTC)

Sorry.

i hope you are not offened sorry about that. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Kittytime (talk • contribs) 23:43, 22 July 2012 (UTC)

cats

thank you for you help do you know where to buy a cat from? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Kittytime (talk • contribs) 23:47, 22 July 2012 (UTC)

are you from England? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Kittytime (talk • contribs) 23:55, 22 July 2012 (UTC)

A beer for you!

this is what kittys drink kittytime101 (talk) 00:05, 23 July 2012 (UTC)

ok

oh cool. im from New Zealand — Preceding unsigned comment added by Kittytime (talk • contribs) 00:05, 23 July 2012 (UTC)

Drakar Noir

Where in that section which you have restored are thee any references to the information being included?Two kinds of pork (talk) 03:49, 9 January 2014 (UTC)

Expert Review of Anticancer Therapy

Hi Al, Thanks for your message, and sorry for the confusion. I am trying to change the name of the page itself: it currently reads "Expert review of anticancer therapy" but as this is the title of a journal, I need it to be in uppercase: "Expert Review of Anticancer Therapy" I'm having trouble trying to find out how to do this. Would you be able to help? Thanks,

Sophia Sophia Maprayil (talk) 16:03, 5 March 2014 (UTC)

Still having trouble

Thanks for your help Al, hugely appreciated. I'm afraid I've no previous experience of creating or even editing a wiki page and I'm still unable to update this.

According to the instructions on that page I need to type the following: {{DISPLAYTITLE:Desired Title}}.

I've done this, but the title doesn't appear to have changed. If you've any advice that would be great, but no problem if not.

Thanks again

Sophia Maprayil (talk) 16:14, 5 March 2014 (UTC)

help

hey, thanks for your review of my recent article. Would you please clarify which parts sound especially autobiographical and which parts don't use the right tone in the article I just posted? I'm working on some more articles and would like to avoid this from happening again. Everything is directly referenced, so I'm unsure how to fix. I appreciate your guidance. Alisali69 (talk) 03:58, 7 March 2014 (UTC)

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Prod removal and restoration

Regarding your restoration of the proposed deletion notice on History of our village malcha that was removed by the creator: as set out at WP:CONTESTED, "If anyone, including the article creator, removes a {{proposed deletion/dated}} tag from an article, do not replace it, even if the tag was apparently removed in bad faith. This excludes removals that are clearly not an objection to deletion, such as page blanking or obvious vandalism, and tags removed by banned users may be restored. If you still believe that the article needs to be deleted, or that the article should be deleted but with discussion, list it on Wikipedia:Articles for deletion." This article certainly has issues, but PROD is intended to apply only to non-contentious deletions. Among other reasons for this, articles placed at AfD get more attention from other editors who might have access to reliable sources. (Another editor has now started Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/History of our village malcha). --Arxiloxos (talk) 16:07, 9 March 2014 (UTC)

Proposed deletion of Jupiter Middle School

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Non-notable article about a middle school. Meets neither WP:NSCHOOL nor WP:GNG, nor does it cite any reliable sources.

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and you are? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 174.0.163.164 (talk) 04:38, 11 March 2015 (UTC)

Dave Brubeck

Sorry, think my last edit restoring an (even) older version before the IP started editing and then deleting may have overridden your efforts to do the same. Regards, Eagleash (talk) 17:05, 6 November 2015 (UTC)

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