Jamesatcatan

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Talkback

Hello, Jamesatcatan. You have new messages at TParis's talk page.
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v/r - TP 23:30, 12 June 2014 (UTC)

Reality

We only cover things here that the real world has recognized. If you cannot provide references outside of this fantasy to the importance of it, you cannot make an article on it. Also, you cannot write about a place in a game as if it were real. If you do not understand the difference, you are wasting everyone's time here. John from Idegon (talk) 00:25, 13 June 2014 (UTC)

Dear Sir, I am going to find the references. I will find official news sources, reports, etc. Thank You

Kind Regards Jamesatcatan (talk) 21:02, 13 June 2014 (UTC)

What exactly do you call an "official" news source? What you need is a plain every day news source, examples being: The Daily Mail, The New York Times, NBC News, The BBC. John from Idegon (talk) 03:36, 14 June 2014 (UTC)

I just have one question, how come pages such as the Netherlands and others have few links? Just wondering? Jamesatcatan (talk) 15:42, 15 June 2014 (UTC)

Seriously? The Netherlands has over 140 references, even though as a real place, an article could be included with just one. Look, I am going to tell you this just once. This is not a game. This is a real encyclopedia that covers real things in the real world. If you continue to waste serious editors time with your silly fantasy, I will be asking for you to be blocked. If you want to write about something to do with a game, perhaps the wikiproject concerned with that could help you. If you want to continue to act as though your imaginary place is somehow real, I will take action. John from Idegon (talk) 16:49, 15 June 2014 (UTC)

John,

Word of advice, people usually do not take agressive manner kindly. Furthermore I accept that this is a real encyclopedia and I was simply questioning, for your actions in return was simply put outrageous. Please do not return the comment on my page and I personally will be asking for you to be blocked.

Kind Regards,

Jamesatcatan (talk) 17:26, 15 June 2014 (UTC)

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Image without license

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Dear MifterBot

I have changed the file using {{self|CC-by-sa-3.0|GFDL}} I do hereby apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Kind Regards,

Jamesatcatan (talk) 18:49, 24 June 2014 (UTC)

Speedy deletion nomination of Kingdom of Catan

Hello, and welcome to Wikipedia. Although everyone is welcome to contribute to Wikipedia, introducing inappropriate pages, such as Kingdom of Catan, is not in accordance with our policies. If you would like to experiment, please use the sandbox. The page has been nominated for deletion, in accordance with Wikipedia's criteria for speedy deletion.

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Dear Sir,

I am sorry you feel this way. I would like to point out that I have brought this matter of a previous arguement between yourself and I to the main Administrators of Wikipedia. I have since to await a response. Jamesatcatan (talk) 19:34, 24 June 2014 (UTC)

May I just ask why it has been deleted in such a hurry? Jamesatcatan (talk) 19:37, 24 June 2014 (UTC)

User talk:John from Idegon I asked a question!

I do not have to respond to any question you or anyone else may have on your timetable. I am a volunteer, just like you. I only nominated your article for deletion. Click the red link above and it will take you to a page with the details of who deleted it. contact the administrator who deleted it if you like. But as I have told you all along, a place that is only imaginary is not going to have an article on wikipedia. Please don't waste any more of my time with your imaginary kingdom. Thanks. John from Idegon (talk) 20:12, 24 June 2014 (UTC)

Dear Sir,

I think you are a very rude person, as I have previously stated and proved with images, it is 'NOT' an imaginary Kingdom nor is it in my head, Kingdom of Catan is an actual place, with actual people living there! Jamesatcatan (talk) 21:02, 24 June 2014 (UTC)

You showed 0 reliable sources on the article you created. If it is a real place, what are it's geographic coordinates? what nations recognize it? What newspapers have written about it? Like I said...imaginary! John from Idegon (talk) 22:51, 24 June 2014 (UTC)

June 2014

Please do not introduce incorrect information into articles, as you did to Catan (disambiguation). Your edits appear to be vandalism and have been reverted. If you believe the information you added was correct, please cite references or sources or discuss the changes on the article's talk page before making them again. If you would like to experiment, use the sandbox. Thank you. John from Idegon (talk) 22:59, 24 June 2014 (UTC)

Speedy deletion nomination of File:Catan - Flag with Background.jpeg

A tag has been placed on File:Catan - Flag with Background.jpeg, requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done for the following reason:

it is a file uploaded solely to illustrate speedy deleted hoax article Kingdom of Catan (WP:G3)

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Speedy deletion nomination of File:Republic of Catan location.png

A tag has been placed on File:Republic of Catan location.png requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section F9 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the image appears to be a blatant copyright infringement. For legal reasons, we cannot accept copyrighted images or text borrowed from other web sites or printed material, and as a consequence, your addition will most likely be deleted. Wikipedia takes copyright violations very seriously and persistent violators will be blocked from editing.

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July 2014

Please do not continue to upload files with missing or false information on their copyright status, as you did at File:Republic of Catan location.png. Please note that Wikipedia takes copyright and copyright infringement very seriously. Images and other media may only be uploaded and included if they meet the conditions stated in our image use policy, and if their provenance is clearly documented. If you have questions, feel free to ask at the copyright question page or on my talk page. Thank you. Eeekster (talk) 00:54, 15 July 2014 (UTC)

Speedy deletion nomination of User:Jamesatcatan/Republic of Catan

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Final warning

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Your submission at Articles for creation: Kingdom of Catan (October 14)

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st170e^talk 16:02, 14 October 2014 (UTC)

Speedy deletion nomination of Draft:Kingdom of Catan

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October 2014

Please stop your disruptive editing. If you continue to introduce inappropriate pages to Wikipedia, as you did at Draft:Catan, you may be blocked from editing. If you need guidance on how to create appropriate pages, try using the Article Wizard. You have been warned time and time again. We only add articles that can be added to an encyclopaedia. Wikipedia is not a place for you to gain publicity for Catan. We only cover real life things on Wikipedia! st170e^talk 16:14, 14 October 2014 (UTC)

Blocked

You have been blocked indefinitely from editing for disruptive editing - persistently attempting to add articles about an unencyclopedic subject, your non-notable "micronation", despite explanations and a final warning on 15 July. If you think there are good reasons why you should be unblocked, you may appeal this block by adding the following text below this notice: {{unblock|reason=Your reason here ~~~~}}. However, you should read the guide to appealing blocks first.  JohnCD (talk) 16:19, 14 October 2014 (UTC)