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1. Why did you delete my page when I hadn't finished writing it?
:'''Answer:''' Don't create new articles unless you are sure they meet wikipedia's criteria, particularly [[Wikipedia:Notability|notability]] and [[Wikipedia:Verifiability|verifiability]]. If you want to practice, there is the [[Wikipedia:Sandbox|sandbox]] facility and [[Wikipedia:Articles for creation]] where you can get a second opinion from a more experienced contributor. And if you really can't help yourself, use <nowiki>{{underconstruction}}</nowiki> so other people will know you are still working on it.
2. Why did you delete my page for advertising? I wasn't trying to advertise!
:'''Answer:''' Read [[Wikipedia:NPOV]] for guidance on how to word an article so that it doesn't sound like an advertisement.
3. Why did you delete my page for advertising? It was about a non-profit organisation!
:'''Answer:''' Non-profit organisations advertise all the time - it's still promotion and the rule applies to them just as it does to commercial bodies. See no 2 above.
4. Why did you delete my article without warning?
:'''Answer:''' Because you are not entitled to a warning if you don't follow the guidelines. See no 1 above.
5. Why didn't you do a google search and find references for my article and put them in for me instead of just deleting it?
:'''Answer:''' Because I don't have time to do the boring bits for you. I have enough boring bits of my own to work on, thank you.
6. You have a very interesting view of neutrality. The authors you give credence to have a definite point of view and you discount those that disagree.
:'''Answer:''' There is of course no answer because this is not a question. It's a snide comment added by someone who doesn't understand the NPOV rule. Possibly a Ricardian revisionist.
And please '''SIGN YOUR POSTS''', otherwise I don't know who is asking me the question!
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== Deletion review for [[:Okoo]] ==
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:@[[User:Deb|Deb]]you'll have to excuse my amature attempt at creating a legit wiki page, I am not trying hide anything, it is not easy creating a page here on Wikipedia.
:I also didnt relaise I can add 'under construction' so people do not constantly delete my work.
:Ill try again, for the 3rd time, to create a legit page about a real martial artist, following Wikipedia's many rules.
:Greg [[User:Gjwillis|Gjwillis]] ([[User talk:Gjwillis|talk]]) 15:49, 18 February 2024 (UTC)
::This time you ''must'' be honest about your connection with the company. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 16:36, 18 February 2024 (UTC)
== Deletion review for [[:Elizabeth Shown Mills]] ==
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== [[Elizabeth Shown Mills]] ==
I am here because you deleted the article, but not to disagree with your deletion. I can see that reasonable editors can disagree as to the interpretation of [[WP:G11|G11]]. I think that if more than half of the article needs to be deleted as [[WP:PROMO|promotional]] filler, it is exclusively promotional. I see that other editors disagree. [[User:Robert McClenon|Robert McClenon]] ([[User talk:Robert McClenon|talk]]) 01:17, 22 February 2024 (UTC)
:Thanks. I'm not too bothered either way. I go by the maxim that, if you do a lot of work, you make mistakes. Only if you do nothing constructive can you be perfect at what you do. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 08:39, 22 February 2024 (UTC)
::I don't think that you made a mistake anyway. You were in a minority. There were at least three editors who thought it was [[WP:G11|G11]], the nominator, you, and me. Being in a minority does not mean being wrong, and it does not mean that the majority was wrong. It just means that there two opinions, and one of them was in the majority. [[User:Robert McClenon|Robert McClenon]] ([[User talk:Robert McClenon|talk]]) 16:38, 22 February 2024 (UTC)
== Speedy Deletion of Rint Sybesma ==
Hi,
This page is not unambiguously promotional, because it is based on articles for similar academics. The information listed is all about their professional activities, showing in particular that they have had substantial impact outside academia in their academic capacity. They are also the lead editor of an influential encyclopedia in their field.
I am an academic in a related field, but not close to the subject, I was advising my colleague Dr Sio on how to create the page.
Please restore it. [[User:Ffbond|Francis Bond]] ([[User talk:Ffbond|talk]]) 15:01, 23 February 2024 (UTC)
:Now that you have outed the author of the article, you've also confirmed that she has a personal connection with the subject. You should have informed her that she must declare a [[Wikipedia:COI|conflict of interest]]. If a decision is made to restore the article, it will be tagged as a COI. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 15:17, 23 February 2024 (UTC)
::Hi, I am sorry it is my first wikipedia article, I was not aware of the COI, which I would gladly declare. The last time I collaborated academically with the subject was 2008. We are not in the same university. I wanted to add a page for him because I noticed that he didn't have a page, and I think he is well-respected in the field. Where should I declare my COI? [[User:Olomoonlady|Olomoonlady]] ([[User talk:Olomoonlady|talk]]) 16:01, 23 February 2024 (UTC)
:::You can do this on your user page and also in the Talk page for the article. It is highly advisable for new contributors to create articles in draft space and submit them for review before attempting to put them into main space. I will remove some of the promotional content from your article and put it into [[Draft:Rint Sybesma|draft]], but you will need to submit for review so that you can get feedback from other users. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 16:18, 23 February 2024 (UTC)
:::Further guidance is available at [[Help:Your first article]]. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 16:19, 23 February 2024 (UTC)
::Hi Deb
::All the sources I've collected from Google and it was published in national newspaper. Already I've gave references of newspaper. You can also search on google. And please read all the news link.
::After valuation of those links please suggest me the next steps.
([[User talk:Bangladesh2.0|talk]]) 05:52, 22 November 2024 (UTC)}}
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::References aren't the issue here. The message I left you was about [[Wikipedia:Advertising|advertising]] and [[Wikipedia:COI|conflict of interest]]. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 09:03, 22 November 2024 (UTC)
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== About "Dans la vie, on fait caca musique !" ==
Is it possible that's [[WP:LTA/GSTHAE|the patent nonsense LTA]]? I'm hesitant to open an SPI given that the title is in French rather than English. [[User:Phönedinger's jellyfish II|Phönedinger's jellyfish II]] ([[User talk:Phönedinger's jellyfish II|talk]]) 19:25, 26 February 2024 (UTC)
:I wasn't familiar with that user but it does sound as though it could be. Do you feel I should block that user? [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 07:45, 27 February 2024 (UTC)
::I'm not really sure. The draft text just seemed to be a poop joke, albeit a nonsensical one, and most of their enwiki nonsense has been in English and not are French. The account (I haven't checked since the draft got deleted) does match up with the username trends and behavior (create draft then vanish). I'll probably just file an SPI since it's a strong "maybe" at best. [[User:Phönedinger's jellyfish II|Phönedinger's jellyfish II]] ([[User talk:Phönedinger's jellyfish II|talk]]) 16:57, 27 February 2024 (UTC)
== Deleting page "Social Work In India" ==
The article I had written was not promotional and only included topics such as History, Field of work and Professional Bodies for Social Workers in India. I had even submitted appropriate links and sources.
Reactivate the page or I will be forced to appeal it. [[User:NoworNever007|NoworNever007]] ([[User talk:NoworNever007|talk]]) 17:18, 27 February 2024 (UTC)
:Carry on. I gave you advice which you chose to ignore. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 18:06, 27 February 2024 (UTC)
== About [[:Draft:Adidas Top Ten]] - thank you for thanking me, but I do note this muddle-headed wombat may possibly have gotten things wrong here ==
{{reply to|DrowssapSMM|Voorts|LeDroider|Bruxton|Deb}} I declined the WP:G6 speedy deletion of that draft, and somehow [[:Adidas Top Ten]] still redirects to [[:Adidas]]. I *think* I was right to decline the speedy as the draft had not been assessed by an AFC reviewer as ready for articlespace, but as something of a muddle-headed wombat when it comes to these technical sort of things, there is a good chance I got it wrong. Your thoughts about this? [[User:Shirt58|Shirt58]] ([[User talk:Shirt58|talk]]) 🦘 09:52, 28 February 2024 (UTC)
:I agree with what you did. There seems to be a lot of this stuff going on at the moment - people nominating unreviewed drafts for speedy deletion in the hope that we won't notice. However, the risk with a redirect is that they will simply add their text into the redirect and no one will notice. So I think I would have protected the page if there is any reason to suppose this might happen. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 11:30, 28 February 2024 (UTC)
::I don't think there's a risk in this case. It's been almost two months since I draftified and nothing has happened. Perhaps Drowssap forgot to put the article under review before requesting G6. In any event, I don't think the draft is ready for mainspace. [[User:Voorts|voorts]] ([[User talk:Voorts|talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Voorts|contributions]]) 14:37, 28 February 2024 (UTC)
:@[[User:Shirt58|Shirt58]] I think declining the G6 is correct. Adidas Top Ten redirects to Adidas because I draftified that article and then removed the R2 tag and redirected to Adidas instead. [[User:Voorts|voorts]] ([[User talk:Voorts|talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Voorts|contributions]]) 14:34, 28 February 2024 (UTC)
{{reply to|Shirt58|DrowssapSMM|Voorts|LeDroider|Bruxton|Deb}} Does this mean the page is good to revert back to the original? Can I create the page then for Adidas Top Ten? [[User:LeDroider|LeDroider]] ([[User talk:LeDroider|talk]]) 03:33, 2 March 2024 (UTC)
:If you feel you must do so, create the page in draft, not in mainspace, and submit for review. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 10:31, 2 March 2024 (UTC)
== A barnstar for you! ==
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== [[Senbaga Thottam]] ==
That article wasn't meant to look like an advertisement in any manner. I don't know why you called it such. Now how do I get it restored to further improve? An undeletion request failed. <span style="white-space:nowrap;font-family: Papyrus">[[User:Kailash29792|<b style="color: black;">Kailash29792</b>]] [[User talk:Kailash29792|<span style="color: black;">(talk)</span>]] </span> 08:24, 29 February 2024 (UTC)
:Why did you move it from draft - twice - without waiting for it to pass review? [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 08:45, 29 February 2024 (UTC)
::Do we have an agreement? We can restore this as a draft and then wait for it to pass? I just wish you had prodded it instead of unilaterally deleting it. That way I could have at least been notified and started improving the article to remove "mistakes". <span style="white-space:nowrap;font-family: Papyrus">[[User:Kailash29792|<b style="color: black;">Kailash29792</b>]] [[User talk:Kailash29792|<span style="color: black;">(talk)</span>]] </span> 08:51, 29 February 2024 (UTC)
:Deb, when in doubt, you may tag it for CSD and let another admin take a call. And it's a good practice to do so even when not in doubt, unless it is a most obvious case. That way we have at least 2 editors having had a look at the page before deletion. I see we [[/Archive_27#Manush_Nandan|discussed about it before]], and I did let it go at the time as I didn't argue as to why it was not a "most obvious case". I would see the current Senbaga Thottam deletion as a poor unilateral delete. [[WP:DRAFTOBJECT]] is allowed, and if you have a concern as an editor, you could AfD the article. If you find valid reasons for speedy, tag it. If you find concerns as an admin, and no one has tagged a page for speedy, you will have to have good reasons to justify a unilateral delete.<span style="font-family:Segoe Script">[[User:Jay| Jay]]</span><span style="font-size:115%">[[User talk:Jay| 💬]]</span> 09:35, 29 February 2024 (UTC)
::Thank you Jay. And I find Deb's arguments - that the article looked like an "advertisement" - unconvincing. Either way I have submitted it for AfC again and hope it gets accepted. <span style="white-space:nowrap;font-family: Papyrus">[[User:Kailash29792|<b style="color: black;">Kailash29792</b>]] [[User talk:Kailash29792|<span style="color: black;">(talk)</span>]] </span> 09:56, 29 February 2024 (UTC)
::That's kind of you, but no two cases are alike, as those administrators who try to keep spam under control will be aware. I am pretty confused as to why the creator kept moving this article around, into and out of draft, under different names. It achieves nothing to argue the toss after an amicable compromise has been reached. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 14:45, 29 February 2024 (UTC)
:::I hope this comes to an amicable conclusion after I share the complete fact: I started the article under the title Shenbaga, but moved it to draft as it was still sketchy. After completing work, I moved it back to the mainspace with the spelling Senbaga as it is correct. That's where I guess things fell apart, and Deb, I apologise for my indecision. I hope we can see the article back in the mainspace as I've done my best to make it look non-promotional. <span style="white-space:nowrap;font-family: Papyrus">[[User:Kailash29792|<b style="color: black;">Kailash29792</b>]] [[User talk:Kailash29792|<span style="color: black;">(talk)</span>]] </span> 15:47, 29 February 2024 (UTC)
::::No worries - I just don't think I should be the one to review it myself. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 16:15, 29 February 2024 (UTC)
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== Requesting urgent assist in [[WP:ANI]] ==
Hey there Deb. Could you help take a look on [[WP:ANI#Repeated unexplained addition of Arabic-like scripts by IP address 180.75.238.55 in multiple Penang-related articles|this issue]]? Said IP address is acting in bad faith, refusing to cooperate or engage in discussions in their talk page, and even being aggresive and accused me of being a "racist" in bad faith on ANI. This is very unbecoming of a responsible editor. Appreciate your help on this. Thanks. [[User:HundenvonPenang|hundenvonPG]] ([[User talk:HundenvonPenang|talk]]) 12:56, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
:Thanks Deb, I saw your warning, but that IP address is persisting with their behaviour (adding scripts wholesale). I think action has to be taken. [[User:HundenvonPenang|hundenvonPG]] ([[User talk:HundenvonPenang|talk]]) 13:06, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
::I'll check back later. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 13:09, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
:::He is making racist statement by calling Jawi "unexplained arabic-like scripts" while he knows as a Malaysian that the script is a Jawi script and is used to write the Malay language alongside Latin. [[Special:Contributions/180.75.238.55|180.75.238.55]] ([[User talk:180.75.238.55|talk]]) 13:12, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
::::That's not a racist statement - don't falsely accuse other contributors. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 13:15, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
:::::That is a Racist statement, he continuously make complains against the Jawi script. That is a racism because he knows Jawi is the traditional script of Malay language. [[Special:Contributions/180.75.238.55|180.75.238.55]] ([[User talk:180.75.238.55|talk]]) 13:15, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
::::I challenge him to give me proof that Chinese and Tamil are official languages of Malaysia because he puts Chinese and Tamil on every placenames in Penang even though those towns have Malay names. [[Special:Contributions/180.75.238.55|180.75.238.55]] ([[User talk:180.75.238.55|talk]]) 13:16, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
:::Thanks Deb for your intervention. I had always believed that WP should be collaborative & tried to raise that issue accordingly with said address. Just unfortunate that they didn't see it that way. I will keep you posted. [[User:HundenvonPenang|hundenvonPG]] ([[User talk:HundenvonPenang|talk]]) 13:52, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
== [[Nibble (unit)]] ==
The only way that [[WP:G14]] could apply to that page is if it disambiguated zero extant Wikipedia pages, however as it began as a redirect to [[Nibble]], and as a plausible [[Template:R from unnecessary disambiguation]], that is clearly not the case. As such please undelete the page, thank you. [[Special:Contributions/2601:5CC:8300:A7F0:1DA2:B9FB:6228:587F|2601:5CC:8300:A7F0:1DA2:B9FB:6228:587F]] ([[User talk:2601:5CC:8300:A7F0:1DA2:B9FB:6228:587F|talk]]) 20:29, 5 March 2024 (UTC)
:Sorry, who are you and why are you asking questions about a page you have had nothing to do with? If you are a contributor who has access to deleted versions, please remember to sign in. Also, try and sort out your grammar. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 09:18, 6 March 2024 (UTC)
::It should have been obvious to anyone from the log that it was not [[WP:G14]] eligible, no revisions needed. If I had needed to review revisions, I could have used a Wikipedia mirror or contacted an admin through e-mail or IRC. With quick informal messages the important part is that meaning is conveyed, but if poor grammar troubles you I can attempt to exercise more care in the future.
::Finally, as [[Template:R from unnecessary disambiguation]]s are sometimes retained at [[WP:RFD]], the page is not eligible for [[WP:R3]]. Therefore please undelete the page again, thank you. [[Special:Contributions/2601:5CC:8300:A7F0:154D:8DE5:E43F:9FAC|2601:5CC:8300:A7F0:154D:8DE5:E43F:9FAC]] ([[User talk:2601:5CC:8300:A7F0:154D:8DE5:E43F:9FAC|talk]]) 17:13, 6 March 2024 (UTC)
:::Are you the same person as 2601:5CC:8300:A7F0:1DA2:B9FB:6228:587F? [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 18:31, 6 March 2024 (UTC)
::::Yes I'm on a dynamic IP range. Usually when I comment in a discussion that has not been a problem even when it came to altering my comments on RFD. When we previously discussed pages, for example [[Okoo]], this has not been a problem either. I suppose there are other people on this range, but the odds of overlap in topical interest are small enough that I don't see it as a barrier to discussion. [[Special:Contributions/2601:5CC:8300:A7F0:154D:8DE5:E43F:9FAC|2601:5CC:8300:A7F0:154D:8DE5:E43F:9FAC]] ([[User talk:2601:5CC:8300:A7F0:154D:8DE5:E43F:9FAC|talk]]) 18:55, 6 March 2024 (UTC)
:::::It's always a problem when people conceal their identity and spend all their time on the kind of hit-and-run edits that you seem to specialize in. I'm unimpressed. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 18:56, 6 March 2024 (UTC)
::::::My identity is less-concealed then yours is, and I reject the assertion that I am a [[WP:HITANDRUN]] editor. Further it is not my job to impress you or anyone else, I don't care if I do, I only seek to follow policy. At the moment I am asking you to follow policy and undelete the page. Everything else is off-topic. [[Special:Contributions/2601:5CC:8300:A7F0:154D:8DE5:E43F:9FAC|2601:5CC:8300:A7F0:154D:8DE5:E43F:9FAC]] ([[User talk:2601:5CC:8300:A7F0:154D:8DE5:E43F:9FAC|talk]]) 18:59, 6 March 2024 (UTC)
== PA by IP at the page of a recently blocked editor ==
Assuming this is some loutsocking - see [[Special:Diff/1212781741]]. I've refactored their talk page appropriately, though the IP will probably need some sort of brief block (either for evasion, or for the personal attacks). [[User:Schrödinger's jellyfish|<small style="color:#0080FF;background:#EAEAFF;border:2px solid;border-radius:4px;padding:0 4px">Schrödinger's jellyfish</small>]] [[User talk:Schrödinger's jellyfish|✉]] 18:00, 9 March 2024 (UTC)
:@[[User:Schrödinger's jellyfish|Schrödinger's jellyfish]] Apparently, Deb blocked the IP... indefinitely. I'm confused on why she put indefinitely, because I've never seen an IP be blocked indefinitely. I assume she meant to put something like a couple of weeks or months? Either that, or it was a pretty big mistake. I assume that there might be other people also using the IP, so Deb, if you're reading this, I might recommend changing the duration of the block for the IP. [[User:NoobThreePointOh|NoobThreePointOh]] ([[User talk:NoobThreePointOh|talk]]) 11:36, 13 March 2024 (UTC)
::Yes, you're right. I was still thinking about it, then I went on holiday. Thanks for the reminder. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 15:07, 20 March 2024 (UTC)
== AIV Board ==
You may wish to review the AIV board. [[User:Cahk|Cahk]] ([[User talk:Cahk|talk]]) 10:49, 10 March 2024 (UTC)
== Rewrite the article or with similar topic ==
As my previous two drafts have been deleted, can I rewrite them with corrected language that doesn't infringe the COI policy? Or can I write an article about the person's book? [[User:Suri.doan|Suri.doan]] ([[User talk:Suri.doan|talk]]) 11:01, 13 March 2024 (UTC)
== RFA2024 update: no longer accepting new proposals in phase I ==
Hey there! This is to let you know that phase I of the [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review|2024 requests for adminship (RfA) review]] is now '''no longer accepting new proposals'''. Lots of proposals remain open for discussion, and the current round of review looks to be on a good track towards making significant progress towards improving [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship|RfA]]'s structure and environment. I'd like to give my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has given us their idea for change to make RfA better, and the same to everyone who has given the necessary feedback to improve those ideas. The following proposals remain open for discussion:
* '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 2: Add a reminder of civility norms at RfA|Proposal 2]]''', initiated by {{noping|HouseBlaster}}, provides for the addition of a text box at [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship]] reminding all editors of our policies and enforcement mechanisms around decorum.
* '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 3: Add three days of discussion before voting (trial)|Proposals 3]]''' and '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 3b: Make the first two days discussion-only (trial)|3b]]''', initiated by {{noping|Barkeep49}} and {{noping|Usedtobecool}}, respectively, provide for trials of discussion-only periods at RfA. The first would add three extra discussion-only days to the beginning, while the second would convert the first two days to discussion-only.
* '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 4: Prohibit threaded discussion (trial)|Proposal 5]]''', initiated by {{noping|SilkTork}}, provides for a trial of RfAs without threaded discussion in the voting sections.
* '''[[Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/2024_review/Phase_I#Proposal 6c: Provisional adminship via sortition (admin nomination)|Proposals 6c]]''' and '''[[Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/2024_review/Phase_I#Proposal 6d: Provisional adminship via sortition (criteria to be determined)|6d]]''', initiated by {{noping|BilledMammal}}, provide for allowing users to be selected as provisional admins for a limited time through various concrete selection criteria and smaller-scale vetting.
* '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 7: Threaded General Comments|Proposal 7]]''', initiated by {{noping|Lee Vilenski}}, provides for the "General discussion" section being broken up with section headings.
* '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 9b: Require links for claims of specific policy violations|Proposal 9b]]''', initiated by {{noping|Reaper Eternal}}, provides for the requirement that allegations of policy violation be substantiated with appropriate links to where the alleged misconduct occured.
* '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 12c: Lower the high end of the bureaucrats' discretionary zone from 75% to 70%|Proposals 12c]]''', '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 21: Reduce threshold of consensus at RfA|21]]''', and '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 21b: Slightly reduce threshold of consensus at RfA|21b]]''', initiated by {{noping|City of Silver}}, {{u|Ritchie333}}, and {{u|HouseBlaster}}, respectively, provide for reducing the discretionary zone, which currently extends from 65% to 75%. The first would reduce it 65%–70%, the second would reduce it to 50%–66%, and the third would reduce it to 60%–70%.
* '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 13: Admin elections|Proposal 13]]''', initiated by {{noping|Novem Lingaue}}, provides for periodic, privately balloted admin elections.
* '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 14: Suffrage requirements|Proposal 14]]''', initiated by {{noping|Kusma}}, provides for the creation of some minimum suffrage requirements to cast a vote.
* '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 16: Allow the community to initiate recall RfAs|Proposals 16]]''' and '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 16c: Community recall process based on dewiki|16c]]''', initiated by {{noping|Thebiguglyalien}} and {{noping|Soni}}, respectively, provide for community-based admin desysop procedures. 16 would desysop where consensus is established in favor at the [[Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard|administrators' noticeboard]]; 16c would allow a petition to force reconfirmation.
* '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 16e: Allow the community to initiate recall RfBs|Proposal 16e]]''', initiated by {{noping|BilledMammal}}, would extend the recall procedures of 16 to bureaucrats.
* '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 17: Have named Admins/crats to monitor infractions|Proposal 17]]''', initiated by {{noping|SchroCat}}, provides for "on-call" admins and 'crats to monitor RfAs for decorum.
* '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 18: Normalize the RfB consensus requirements|Proposal 18]]''', initiated by {{noping|theleekycauldron}}, provides for lowering the RfB target from 85% to 75%.
* '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 24: Provide better mentoring for becoming an admin and the RfA process|Proposal 24]]''', initiated by {{noping|SportingFlyer}}, provides for a more robust alternate version of the [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Optional RfA candidate poll|optional candidate poll]].
* '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 25: Require nominees to be extended confirmed|Proposal 25]]''', initiated by {{noping|Femke}}, provides for the requirement that nominees be extended-confirmed in addition to their nominators.
* '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 27: Introduce training/periodic retraining for admins|Proposal 27]]''', initiated by {{noping|WereSpielChequers}}, provides for the creation of a training course for admin hopefuls, as well as periodic retraining to keep admins from drifting out of sync with community norms.
* '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 28: limiting multi-part questions|Proposal 28]]''', initiated by {{noping|HouseBlaster}}, tightens restrictions on multi-part questions.
To read proposals that were closed as unsuccessful, please see [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I/Closed proposals]]. You are cordially invited once again to participate in the open discussions; when phase I ends, phase II will review the outcomes of trial proposals and refine the implementation details of other proposals. Another notification will be sent out when this phase begins, likely with the first successful close of a major proposal. Happy editing! [[user:theleekycauldron|theleekycauldron]] ([[User talk:Theleekycauldron|talk]] • she/her), via:
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:No - I couldn't care less. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 15:03, 20 March 2024 (UTC)
== Hi! ==
can you please revoke my new page reviewer permission? Thanks! <span style="border-radius:3em;padding:0 2px;background:#bdb2ff;border:2px solid #00b7eb">[[User:Zoglophie|<b style="color:#fffdd0">zoglophie</b>]]</span>[[User talk:Zoglophie|<sup style="color:#1167b1">•talk•</sup>]] 16:39, 24 March 2024 (UTC)
:You don't need it revoked - just don't do it. If you ever change your mind, you'll be able to start again. Is there some other reason? [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 17:13, 24 March 2024 (UTC)
::I don't think i can commit to its demands anymore and want my privilege to be revoked. Hope this explains. <span style="border-radius:3em;padding:0 2px;background:#bdb2ff;border:2px solid #00b7eb">[[User:Zoglophie|<b style="color:#fffdd0">zoglophie</b>]]</span>[[User talk:Zoglophie|<sup style="color:#1167b1">•talk•</sup>]] 17:19, 24 March 2024 (UTC)
:::There aren't really any demands, you know. You don't ''have'' to do it just because you have the ability. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 17:49, 24 March 2024 (UTC)
Hi @[[User:Deb|Deb]], Why you delete my latest article? [[User:IvyWanderer|IvyWanderer]] ([[User talk:IvyWanderer|talk]]) 12:00, 26 March 2024 (UTC)
:I explained this on your Talk page. It's not your "latest" article, it's your ''only'' article, and it's obvious that you have a conflict of interest. Please don't attempt to create it again. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 12:26, 26 March 2024 (UTC)
== Hey ==
Hi Deb, hope you are doing well!
i saw you you have removed all the content from my personal user page which showed the oppression of Muslim community, Christian community and Indian women in India. May I know the reason? Best! [[User:Youknowwhoistheman|Youknowwhoistheman]] ([[User talk:Youknowwhoistheman|talk]]) 10:27, 28 March 2024 (UTC)
:The reason is that it conflicts with our [[Wikipedia:NPOV|neutral point of view]] policy. You are simply not allowed to express strong political opinions on your page, regardless of whether I agree with them or not. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 11:54, 28 March 2024 (UTC)
::Okay Thank you. [[User:Youknowwhoistheman|Youknowwhoistheman]] ([[User talk:Youknowwhoistheman|talk]]) 12:53, 28 March 2024 (UTC)
==Happy First Edit Day!==
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:*Congratulations, Deb! Something to be celebrated! <span style="font-family:Papyrus; color:#800080;">[[User:Liz|'''''L'''''iz]]</span> <sup style="font-family: Times New Roman; color: #006400;">[[Special:Contributions/Liz|'''''Read!''''']] [[User talk:Liz|'''''Talk!''''']]</sup> 03:52, 30 March 2024 (UTC)
:*Hey! I remember you! I forget why... but I remember you! Happy First Edit Day. [[User: Buster7|'''<em style="font-family:Bradley Hand ITC;color:black">Buster Seven</em>''']]<small>[[User talk:Buster7|'''<em style="font-family:Bradley Hand ITC;color:black"> Talk</em>''']]</small> (UTC) 04:20, 30 March 2024 (UTC)
:*:Thanks. You've said some very kind things about me in the past. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 11:30, 30 March 2024 (UTC)
==Knowlagepanel==
Hello, Deb,
Thanks for your words to this editor. I have filed an SPI case naming Knowlagepanel as a possible sockpuppet as the previous socks had created these same articles and drafts on these two people who share a last name. They seem determined to get articles about themselves in main space. <span style="font-family:Papyrus; color:#800080;">[[User:Liz|'''''L'''''iz]]</span> <sup style="font-family: Times New Roman; color: #006400;">[[Special:Contributions/Liz|'''''Read!''''']] [[User talk:Liz|'''''Talk!''''']]</sup> 03:52, 30 March 2024 (UTC)
:They're absolutely shameless! [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 11:31, 30 March 2024 (UTC)
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== G6 deletions ==
You seem to be repeatedly deleting things as G6 that clearly don't qualify:
* [[Samdish Bhatia]] - deleting years of article history is never uncontroversial enough for G6, should have gone to RfD or AfD
* [[April 4, 1968]] - this was kept at RfD. A lone admin speedying something that survived a deletion discussion is egregiously out of process.
* [[September 26, 1963]] - ditto.
* [[June 7, 2000]] - given the two redirects above that survived RfD deleting this third one was clearly not uncontroversial
You've had numerous recent deletions overturned at deletion review. You really need to do better. [[User:Pppery|* Pppery *]] [[User talk:Pppery|<sub style="color:#800000">it has begun...</sub>]] 23:23, 30 March 2024 (UTC)
:Luckily, I don't value your opinion. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 09:01, 31 March 2024 (UTC)
:: So be it. [[Wikipedia:Deletion review/Log/2024 March 31#Various dates]] [[User:Pppery|* Pppery *]] [[User talk:Pppery|<sub style="color:#800000">it has begun...</sub>]] 15:04, 31 March 2024 (UTC)
::That response falls well short of [[WP:ADMINACCT]]. Own your mistakes and stop misusing the bit, or you may find yourself without it. [[User:Stifle|Stifle]] ([[User talk:Stifle|talk]]) 07:41, 2 April 2024 (UTC)
:::Is that meant to be a threat? If not, I recommend you delete it before you find yourself at ANI. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 07:47, 2 April 2024 (UTC)
::::What I have written, I have written. If you wish to refer the matter to ANI, please go ahead. [[User:Stifle|Stifle]] ([[User talk:Stifle|talk]]) 07:55, 2 April 2024 (UTC)
:::::Just check out the interactions on my Talk page, and you'll see that I always respond politely to people who are polite to me. When people come here to threaten, demand and harangue, the best way for me to stay sane is to ignore them. If you decide to stay here in spite of your alleged distaste for drama, you might try doing as you would be done by. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 08:04, 2 April 2024 (UTC)
== Moodu Pani (soundtrack) ==
Hey. Approval of the draft can happen only with the move to articlespace, for.which the redirect has to be deleted. Hence, it was tagged with G6-AfC CSD. I cannot accept the article till the redirect is deleted. Thanks.<br/>.<span id="The_Herald:1711879408878:User_talkFTTCLNDeb" class="FTTCmt"> — [[User:The Herald|The Herald (Benison)]] ([[User talk:The Herald|talk]]) 10:03, 31 March 2024 (UTC)</span>
:Yes, I understand, I just did one of those. There's something odd about [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Moodu_Pani_(soundtrack)&oldid=1198267667 the redirect] that is preventing acceptance in the normal way. Can you nominate it again and I'll see what I can do. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 10:38, 31 March 2024 (UTC)
::Done. [[User:The Herald|The Herald (Benison)]] ([[User talk:The Herald|talk]]) 11:03, 31 March 2024 (UTC)
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*An [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Conflict of interest management|arbitration case has been opened]] to look into "the intersection of managing conflict of interest editing with the harassment (outing) policy".
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== Deletion for Okwudili Nwakobi ==
Hello,
Please I'd like to know the specific words or phrases i used that made it seem like an advertisement.
Thank you. [[User:Helenaria|Helenaria]] ([[User talk:Helenaria|talk]]) 15:17, 2 April 2024 (UTC)
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:Mmm, my favourite! [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 13:46, 3 April 2024 (UTC)
::<small>I hope that succulent feast was brought to you by {{u|Dogfiter13}} in recognition of your work *checks notes* [[Special:Diff/1128585756|looking through random drafts]] and deleting complete cruft ;) [[User talk:Serial Number 54129|<span style="color:black">——Serial Number 54129</span>]] 13:51, 3 April 2024 (UTC)</small>
== Benmite's collections of links ==
Hello,
I saw your note to [[User:Benmite]] after I noticed that another editor had tagged some of those collection of links for speedy deletion. I don't think they are intended as advertising. They seem to be intended either as a starting point for a userspace draft article or as potential additions to an existing mainspace article. Overall, the topics of the collections seem to be notable. <span style="font-family: Times;">[[User:Eastmain|Eastmain]] ([[User talk:Eastmain|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Eastmain|contribs]])</span> 17:07, 4 April 2024 (UTC)
:I'm sure you're right, but as they stand they could be construed as advertising. You'll have noticed that I left a note to that effect on the user's Talk page [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 17:09, 4 April 2024 (UTC)
== Deletion request ==
Dear Deb, Hello, can you delete [[Hamza Shaikh]] page then after I'll able to accepted [[Draft:Hamza Shaikh]] from [[WP:AFC]] process. {{Thank}} ~~ <span style="background-color:magenta; padding: 2px 5px 1px 5px">[[User:Aviram7|<span style="color:white">αvírαm</span>]]<nowiki>|</nowiki>[[User talk:Aviram7|(tαlk)]]</span> 13:21, 5 April 2024 (UTC)
== User talk:SMSHandover ==
OK to restore the deleted revisions? [[User:Deepfriedokra|-- Deepfriedokra]] ([[User talk:Deepfriedokra|talk]]) 16:34, 14 April 2024 (UTC)
:Sorry, why? [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 16:41, 14 April 2024 (UTC)
::content [[User:Deepfriedokra|-- Deepfriedokra]] ([[User talk:Deepfriedokra|talk]]) 16:58, 14 April 2024 (UTC)
== Indian Motortcycle Manufacturing Company ==
IMHO, redirect "Indian Motortcycle Manufacturing Company" should not have been speedy deleted, as it is a plausible typo. The "R" and the "T" keys are next to one another on the keyboard. Can you please enlighten me? --[[User:Jax 0677|Jax 0677]] ([[User talk:Jax 0677|talk]]) 00:35, 16 April 2024 (UTC)
:It's not any more plausible than "Mototrcycle" or "Motrotrcycle" or "Mortorcycle" or any other typo. Would you like to add all those as well? [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 07:48, 16 April 2024 (UTC)
== Please help me to retrieve Akshaya Alshi Page ==
Can you Please help me to Regain this Akshaya Alshi Page, once the page is live, can add more info about Akshay Alshi, Please help to retrieve the Page Akshaya Alshi, Thank you [[User:MK908|MK908]] ([[User talk:MK908|talk]]) 18:47, 16 April 2024 (UTC)
:Sorry, no. See the advice on your Talk page. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 19:05, 16 April 2024 (UTC)
::What are the steps which I need to follow to retrieve the Page Akshaya Alshi, I still dint understand why this page was deleted Please explain, Thank you [[User:MK908|MK908]] ([[User talk:MK908|talk]]) 19:09, 16 April 2024 (UTC)
:::Please follow the advice given to you by [[User:Ponyo]]. I have nothing to add to that. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 19:18, 16 April 2024 (UTC)
== The Blue Imperial Rabbit Page ==
Hello,
It did not seem to submit when I selected the button. Is it procedure to always submit an article for review, or only when you are first starting? If the former, why is it an option to publish immediately? I will try to use the "Article Wizard" program next time, but I don't really have another article in mind at the moment.Could you explain how I am not formatting references properly? I know you can include the lines from the source you are utilizing, but I don't normally see that in other articles. Or is it more technical? I believe a few citations I have made included extra spaces. I will try to correct that. I hope you found the article interesting and valuable. I have been making slight adjustments or corrections to other rabbit breed pages, but I haven't created any others. Most important and notable breeds are already featured and Blue Imperials were a conspicuously absent exception. Thank you, TanRabbitry
Post Script (I copied this from the other page in case you didn't see it. If you have just been too busy, I understand,
[[User:TanRabbitry|TanRabbitry]] ([[User talk:TanRabbitry|talk]]) 09:21, 22 April 2024 (UTC))
:No, but it is the procedure for newish users not to create articles in mainspace. When it was in draft, you could have submitted it for review, which would have helped you get constructive comments from other contributors. It should have had the draft template at the top, which would have helped you see how to submit it. For reference formatting, see [[Wikipedia:Citing sources]]. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 09:26, 22 April 2024 (UTC)
::Thank you. [[User:TanRabbitry|TanRabbitry]] ([[User talk:TanRabbitry|talk]]) 18:33, 22 April 2024 (UTC)
Additionally, how many citations does the Blue Imperial page need added? Thank you,
[[User:TanRabbitry|TanRabbitry]] ([[User talk:TanRabbitry|talk]]) 09:22, 22 April 2024 (UTC)
:There is no precise answer to that. I would suggest reading the relevant section of [[Wikipedia:Notability]]. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 18:49, 22 April 2024 (UTC)
::I believe under those criteria, the article fulfills its telos. It is only a short summary of the breeds history. I have only access to a finite number of books and sadly little (in proportion to its scope) of rabbit history is recorded "online." There are doubtless many, many books mentioning the Blue Imperial in its native country. I will try to add more references whenever I come across them in relevant books and/or articles. Thank you for your help,
::[[User:TanRabbitry|TanRabbitry]] ([[User talk:TanRabbitry|talk]]) 23:38, 22 April 2024 (UTC)
::Hello,
::I'm not sure if there is a place to report this and I don't know if this is only affecting me for some reason, but there seems to be an issue with the search engine on Wikipedia. When I type in a article title, it says there isn't an article named that, but when I press the "enter" button, it goes straight to that page. I tried this for several page names. Where can I report this/find out if this is somehow only a problem with my device? Thank you,
::[[User:TanRabbitry|TanRabbitry]] ([[User talk:TanRabbitry|talk]]) 04:40, 26 April 2024 (UTC)
:::O.K., now it appears to be showing the article on the search engine, but only if I type in the full title. For example, I typed in "Kate Smit-" (the American singer [[Kate Smith]]) and it appeared only when the last letter was typed in. Any other time it shows article titles a few letters before the end. [[User:TanRabbitry|TanRabbitry]] ([[User talk:TanRabbitry|talk]]) 04:46, 26 April 2024 (UTC)
:::Actually, I had that problem yesterday. If it's still happening, try the [[Wikipedia:Village pump]]. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 07:35, 26 April 2024 (UTC)
::::Thank you. I looked there and it appears to have affected several people, but has now been fixed. It is working for me again. Thank you,
::::[[User:TanRabbitry|TanRabbitry]] ([[User talk:TanRabbitry|talk]]) 19:15, 26 April 2024 (UTC)
:::::@[[User:Deb|Deb]]
:::::Hello,
:::::I have made considerable improvements to the [[Blue Imperial rabbit|Blue Imperial]] article, including changes to the references. As far as I am concerned, it now needs only a picture added. Do you think it still requires additional citations or improvements? Thank you,
:::::[[User:TanRabbitry|TanRabbitry]] ([[User talk:TanRabbitry|talk]]) 22:38, 12 May 2024 (UTC)
::::::Refs are okay but I don't think those huge quotes enhance the article. Are they really necessary? [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 07:54, 13 May 2024 (UTC)
:::::::@[[User:Deb|Deb]]
:::::::I thought providing the entire reference would be an improvement. I guess I can remove some of the excess.
:::::::[[User:TanRabbitry|TanRabbitry]] ([[User talk:TanRabbitry|talk]]) 18:02, 13 May 2024 (UTC)
== Deletion review for [[:Indian Motortcycle Manufacturing Company]] ==
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== Saira Shah Halim ==
Hi, the page is being constantly deleted. How can I improve? There is some very basic info about Saira Shah, nothing promotional. Thanks. [[Special:Contributions/122.180.178.150|122.180.178.150]] ([[User talk:122.180.178.150|talk]]) 11:02, 9 May 2024 (UTC)
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== [[Arlene Lien]] ==
Reference [[Arlene Lien]] an artcle which you added content to and I accepted from draft. User:Antwan123123 who clearly has a conflict of interest, wants to remove sourced content see my talk page [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Theroadislong&diff=prev&oldid=1223150325] Any thoughts? [[User:Theroadislong|Theroadislong]] ([[User talk:Theroadislong|talk]]) 07:09, 10 May 2024 (UTC)
:Since the information's in the public ___domain, they shouldn't remove it. I guessed that this was why they kept re-submitting the same unsatisfactory article. See [[User:DoubleGrazing]]'s [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk:DoubleGrazing&diff=prev&oldid=1223077278 comments here]. This should be a lesson to COI editors that Wikipedia articles can't be censored. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 12:08, 12 May 2024 (UTC)
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== [[Sangerpedia]] ==
Hi Deb, you deleted this as a [[WP:R3|recently-created implausible redirect]]; however, the [[quarry:query/82818|archive table]] indicates that it was around since at least 2008. Please could you undelete it, so that it can undergo discussion at RfD if necessary? All the best, <span style="color:#595959">—</span>[[User:A smart kitten|<span style="color:#595959">a smart kitten</span>]]<sub style="color:#595959">[<nowiki/>[[User talk:A smart kitten|<span style="color:#595959">meow</span>]]]</sub> 14:21, 14 May 2024 (UTC)
:You're right, sorry. I've undeleted it and deleted it with the correct criterion. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 15:13, 14 May 2024 (UTC)
::Regarding the re-deletion, I disagree that {{tq|term is not mentioned in the destination article}} is an applicable use of G6, as (imo) it doesn't fit the scope of being a {{tq|technical deletion}}. I still believe that it should undergo discussion at RfD prior to deletion; given [[WP:R#K4|its age]], and given that it could be a valid {{t|R to article without mention}}. All the best, <span style="color:#595959">‍—‍</span>[[User:A smart kitten|<span style="color:#595959">a smart kitten</span>]]<sub style="color:#595959">[<nowiki/>[[User talk:A smart kitten|<span style="color:#595959">meow</span>]]]</sub> 15:21, 14 May 2024 (UTC)
:::Sure. If you want it back, just add the term "Sangerpedia" into the destination article somewhere. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 15:24, 14 May 2024 (UTC)
::::I don't like piling on here, but this is pretty clearly a [[WP:!G6]], and indeed [[Template:R without mention]]s are sometimes retained at [[WP:RFD]]. As such please undelete the page, and subsequently list at RFD, thank you. [[Special:Contributions/2601:5CC:8300:A7F0:A165:7AFC:68F9:104D|2601:5CC:8300:A7F0:A165:7AFC:68F9:104D]] ([[User talk:2601:5CC:8300:A7F0:A165:7AFC:68F9:104D|talk]]) 15:31, 16 May 2024 (UTC)
:::::Of course you like piling on. That's your MO. So that's now two people who think it shouldn't have been deleted and two who think it should have. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 15:35, 16 May 2024 (UTC)
::::::I prefer not personalize things, regardless if you remain unmoved please make that explicit and we can let the community decide with a dispassionate discussion at [[WP:DRV]], thank you. [[Special:Contributions/2601:5CC:8300:A7F0:A165:7AFC:68F9:104D|2601:5CC:8300:A7F0:A165:7AFC:68F9:104D]] ([[User talk:2601:5CC:8300:A7F0:A165:7AFC:68F9:104D|talk]]) 15:39, 16 May 2024 (UTC)
:::::::Can you offer any evidence that the term was ever referred to as "Sangerpedia" by any independent source? If it was, it should be mentioned in the article, which would make the redirect plausible and I would be happy to restore it, as I've already stated above. If it wasn't, its use could be confusing for those unfamiliar with this project. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 15:47, 16 May 2024 (UTC)
::::::::Indeed that is an excellent rationale for an RFD nomination, but R3 only applies to ''recently'' created redirects and as I said this is pretty clearly a [[WP:!G6]]. Since there is no applicable [[WP:CSD]] criterion the appropriate way to get the page deleted is RFD. I make nominations there routinely, even of things I believe should be speedy-deletable. It takes very little time, in fact with the nomination statement pre-written you are probably only a handful of clicks, and less then 30 seconds away. The community strongly believes that following process is important in the area of deletion; in the end seeking to evade those processes will only cost everyone more time, including yourself. Please do us all a favor, undelete the page, and list at RFD, thank you. [[Special:Contributions/2601:5CC:8300:A7F0:A165:7AFC:68F9:104D|2601:5CC:8300:A7F0:A165:7AFC:68F9:104D]] ([[User talk:2601:5CC:8300:A7F0:A165:7AFC:68F9:104D|talk]]) 15:53, 16 May 2024 (UTC)
:::::::::I already undid the R3 deletion. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 17:06, 16 May 2024 (UTC)
::::::::::Yes I understand that, but it doesn't qualify for [[WP:G6]] either. Personally I am not too much of a stickler for deletion log entries being perfect every time so long as a CSD does indeed apply, but in this case no CSD apply, so RFD is the way forward. [[Special:Contributions/2601:5CC:8300:A7F0:A165:7AFC:68F9:104D|2601:5CC:8300:A7F0:A165:7AFC:68F9:104D]] ([[User talk:2601:5CC:8300:A7F0:A165:7AFC:68F9:104D|talk]]) 17:11, 16 May 2024 (UTC)
== A Concern ==
@[[User:Deb|Deb]]
Hello,
I have a concern about an editor called Drmies. He reverted several edits I made to a page ([[Harrison Butker]]). I was trying to make it more balanced. He removed every edit with the excuse that one change I had made was wrong. I had removed the reference on the basis that a source was unreliable. He said it was. The source is described on the "Reliable Sources" page as being unreliable in the relevant area (politics and "societally sensitive issues"), so he either lied or was mistaken. Either way, why would every change be undone?
Additionally, while reporting a vandal, I noticed this statement: "I'm not going to block them for that one dumb-ass (sic) comment." This seems incredibly inappropriate language for both Wikipedia and especially an administrator. Shouldn't he be acting as a model editor, not using vulgar language? What should I, or what should in general, be done about this? Thank you,
[[User:TanRabbitry|TanRabbitry]] ([[User talk:TanRabbitry|talk]]) 04:36, 18 May 2024 (UTC)
:@[[User:Deb|Deb]]
:Hello,
:I hope that you may tell me what would be the proper course of action here. Perhaps I am completely in the wrong here, but I do not see it. I attempted to apply the neutrality standard to a fairly [[Harrison Butker|inconsequential page]] that seemed to be lacking. The editor Drmies has repeatedly [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:Harrison_Butker&diff=prev&oldid=1224480796&title=Talk%3AHarrison_Butker&diffonly=1 mischaracterized] my actions, [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Harrison_Butker&diff=prev&oldid=1224357447&title=Harrison_Butker&diffonly=1 reversed] them for no reason and resorted to personal attacks. He accused me of adding a line I [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:Harrison_Butker&diff=prev&oldid=1224480796&title=Talk%3AHarrison_Butker&diffonly=1 did not], claimed unreliable sources were reliable, accused me of adding personal "[https://en.m.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:Harrison_Butker&diff=prev&oldid=1224480124&title=Talk%3AHarrison_Butker&diffonly=1 commentary]" into an article and in [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:Harrison_Butker&diff=prev&oldid=1224528450&title=Talk%3AHarrison_Butker&diffonly=1 this comment], he misstated a change I proposed, insulted me and repeadly used obscenity. Also I don't know what he means by "counterpart." I don't know what to do. I have countered every point he has made and he is still intent on lying about me, my intentions and my actions. He has removed [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Harrison_Butker&diff=prev&oldid=1224474275&title=Harrison_Butker&diffonly=1 properly sourced material] , due to his obvious and admitted [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:Harrison_Butker&diff=prev&oldid=1224473096&title=Talk%3AHarrison_Butker&diffonly=1 bias]. Isn't he in the wrong? Every time I respond, answer or counter, he changes the subject. I have also tried to remain polite and assume good intentions and he has repeatedly spoken very inappropriately and lied in his attacks. What should I do? Additionally, his accusation regarding reporting editors had to do with blatant vandals. I reported one, decided to take the initiative and warned them personally, then added an explanation to the vandal reporting page asking for correction if I made a mistake. I don't know what he's implying about that, but yet again he attacks me dishonestly and without cause.
::[[User:TanRabbitry|TanRabbitry]] ([[User talk:TanRabbitry|talk]]) 02:08, 19 May 2024 (UTC)
::@[[User:Deb|Deb]]
::I intend for this to be my final message on this subject until you respond (there is no rush, I do not expect an instant or fast answer). I wrote a careful and exact [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:Harrison_Butker&diff=prev&oldid=1224643707&title=Talk%3AHarrison_Butker&diffonly=1 summary], covering much of his actions and I asked him to actually answer for once, instead of changing the subject or resorting to personal attacks. Instead, he [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:Harrison_Butker&diff=prev&oldid=1224644685&title=Talk%3AHarrison_Butker&diffonly=1 responded] with an extremely childish and obscene non-answer. I take that as a tacit, but full admission of his wrongdoing. Thank you,
::[[User:TanRabbitry|TanRabbitry]] ([[User talk:TanRabbitry|talk]]) 18:52, 19 May 2024 (UTC)
== Request to Recreate Draft:RG Qluck Wise ==
Dear @[[User:Deb|Deb]],
I trust this message finds you in good spirits. I am reaching out to request permission to recreate the draft for the article on RG Qluck Wise, a notable Ghanaian record producer, author, and graphic designer.
Recognizing previous challenges leading to the deletion of the article, including concerns regarding notability and promotional language, I have diligently reviewed the deletion log and taken proactive measures to address these issues:
Notability: Extensive research has been conducted to ensure RG Qluck Wise's alignment with Wikipedia's notability guidelines for musicians, authors, and graphic designers. I have gathered reliable secondary sources to solidify his significance in these domains.
Neutral Tone: The article content has undergone thorough revision to eliminate any promotional language or bias. It now maintains a neutral and factual tone, focusing on delivering an objective overview of RG Qluck Wise's career and accomplishments.
Draft Status: Rather than directly resubmitting the article to the main space, my intention is to recreate it as a draft. This approach allows for further refinement and peer review before seeking publication.
Confident that the revised draft meets Wikipedia's rigorous standards and guidelines for inclusion, I seek your guidance and approval to ensure adherence to the correct procedure before proceeding.
Thank you sincerely for your time and consideration. I am receptive to any feedback or suggestions you may have to enhance the article further.
Warm regards,
[[User:Abigailka|Abigailka]] ([[User talk:Abigailka|talk]]) 23:32, 18 May 2024 (UTC)
== Arbitration case request declined ==
The case request ''Persistent WP:IDONTLIKEIT behavior in WP:NCROY discussions'', where you were listed as a proposed party, has been declined by the committee. You can find an archived version of the case request [[Special:Permalink/1224467417#Persistent WP:IDONTLIKEIT behavior in WP:NCROY discussions|here]]. For the Arbitration Committee, [[User:Dreamy Jazz|Dreamy <i style="color:#d00">'''Jazz'''</i>]] <sup>''[[User talk:Dreamy Jazz|talk to me]]'' | ''[[Special:Contribs/Dreamy Jazz|my contributions]]''</sup> 18:33, 19 May 2024 (UTC)
==Thank you==
*Thank you, Deb (and [[User:Gildir]] as well), for joining the discussion that we recently had with another editor about our views on organization within the month articles. This is essentially the same message that I sent to Gildir as well, which is that my feeling is that we've all tried to abide by the idea that notability is the primary concern, i.e., that some events are more notable than others; and I feel that there's an objective measure of notability, based on the extent to which something is covered in books, newspapers and other media. I also feel that shifting around items with no reasonable explanation (or reverting other people's choices about shifting items in a pattern that can be explained, such as [[WP:GNG]] or [[WP:N]] would qualify as disruptive editing, if not worse. I'm interested in hearing your thoughts on how things should be organized.[[User:Mandsford|Mandsford]] 16:44, 21 May 2024 (UTC)
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== Cancellation of Dr. Kamol Pansritum ==
Good afternoon Deb,
I believe there is a misunderstanding regarding the deletion of the article on Dr. Kamol Pansritum. I am not a Wikipedia expert and have likely made some beginner's mistakes.
Firstly, I have no professional connection with Dr. Pansritum; I have never even met him.
Secondly, my intention was absolutely not to advertise. Dr. Pansritum was born in 1959, is nearing retirement, and does not need any publicity.
I wrote this article because I have a friend who was affected by gender dysphoria (a condition recognized by the WHO). Two years ago, Dr. Pansritum underwent male-to-female gender reassignment surgery. After a suicide attempt, the life of my friend has completely changed. He/she is now happy to be alive.
I did not know much about the medical field of gender transition, so I spent a year conducting general and specific research on Dr. Pansritum.
I discovered his numerous medical publications in specialized journals, which have helped his international colleagues advance their surgical techniques.
Could you kindly explain how to proceed according to Wikipedia regulations?
Thank you in advance for your assistance,
Arnold
PS: I am French and have been living in Thailand for 20 years. I own a primary care clinic in Phuket (Medical Angels), which has no commercial ties with Dr. Pansritum. Although Thailand is a developing country, it excels in certain disciplines and specialties. I am convinced that the world needs to be informed about this. Since long time Thailand is globally recognized for its surgical expertise in gender reassignment.
[[User:Siraped3|Siraped3]] ([[User talk:Siraped3|talk]]) 05:56, 6 June 2024 (UTC)
:Hi. I understand, but your article was written in rather cringing promotional language, all about how wonderful Dr Pansritum is - which is, at best, your personal view. You should begin by reading the [[Wikipedia:Neutral point of view]] policy, which will point you in the direction of other pages you can read to help you re-write the article. To begin with, don't start an article title with "Dr". You won't find any others like that, not for real people. Also, don't write an article in the form of a CV as you did in this case. We won't allow that. Good luck with your rewrite. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 08:17, 6 June 2024 (UTC)
::Thank you, Deb, for your prompt response. I will follow your advice and try to improve with the utmost tenacity. [[User:Siraped3|Siraped3]] ([[User talk:Siraped3|talk]]) 02:41, 7 June 2024 (UTC)
:::Good morning,
:::I have written a new article proposal following Deb's wise advice, which seems more in line with Wikipedia's philosophy. I tried to submit it for review, but without success. Could you kindly let me know how to submit this new article to you? Thank you in advance.
:::Siraped3
:::[[User:Siraped3|Siraped3]] ([[User talk:Siraped3|talk]]) 06:13, 11 June 2024 (UTC)
::::All you have to do to submit the article for review is to click on the blue panel that says "Submit for review". However, after a quick glance, I can see that it is still written in highly promotional language and contains external links within the text, so it will not pass a review in its present state. You haven't even corrected the title. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 07:16, 11 June 2024 (UTC)
:::::I cannot correct the title; the application does not allow me to. Should I submit a new article? [[User:Siraped3|Siraped3]] ([[User talk:Siraped3|talk]]) 09:26, 11 June 2024 (UTC)
::::::The modify article is the following: Kamol Pansritum (MD) is a Thai surgeon specializing in gender affirming surgery (GRS and FFS). Born on November 11, 1959, in Nong Khai, Thailand, he is renowned for his expertise in this field.
::::::Kamol Pansritum earned his medical degree from Khonkaen University of Medicine before completing his training in general surgery at Chulalongkorn University Medical School in Bangkok, he spent nine years practicing at Royal Thai Army hospital (Ananda Mahidol). With several decades of experience, he has become a pioneer in gender reassignment surgery, developing advanced techniques and successfully performing complex procedures.
::::::He has published numerous articles in reputable medical journals,()[1],()[2],()[3],()[4],()[5],()[6],()[7],()[8]. and has presented at international conferences on plastic and reconstructive surgery, ()[9],()[10],()[11],()[12],()[13],()[14],()[15],()[16],()[17],()[18],()[19]. As an educator, he also trains the next generation of surgeons specializing in this field. His techno medical approaches above are applied internationally by many fellow surgeons.
::::::Kamol Pansritum founded the Kamol Hospital, where he performs thousands of gender reassignment surgeries and other related procedures. [[User:Siraped3|Siraped3]] ([[User talk:Siraped3|talk]]) 09:29, 11 June 2024 (UTC)
:::::::The word "renowned" has to come out, for a start, and all the stuff about him being a "pioneer" unless you can back that up as an independent statement. Also "With several decades of experience" belongs in a CV, not in a Wikipedia article. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 09:32, 11 June 2024 (UTC)
::::::It can be moved. Why did you recreate it at the same title as before? [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 09:30, 11 June 2024 (UTC)
== [[Utpal Kumar Singh]] ==
Hey! Deb, Hi there, Please help me, I don't known but How I added a bite of [[WP:CV|Copyright]] content on my article during creation and I don't access to the above link but I removed [[WP:CV|Copyright]] content but currently need to copyvio-revdeletion as per R1 creteria, I'm aware about the [[WP:CV]] policies but In future, If create article then I bear in my mind my creation is not in copyvio. Happy editing --- ''<span style="background:#FF7722;border:1px solid #FE632A;border-radius:18px;padding:4px">[[User:Aviram7|<span style="color:#000000">ᗩvírαm7</span>]] • [[User talk:Aviram7|<span style="color:#000000">(@píng mє-tαlk mє)</span>]]</span>'' 14:14, 17 June 2024 (UTC)
:I think what you're asking is how you came to include copyrighted content in your article, and I don't know the answer to that. However, the article in its present state isn't up to standard and needs to be returned to draft so you can get help from other contributors. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 14:18, 17 June 2024 (UTC)
::Deb,thanks for your reply, but I am talking about ''copyvio-revdel'' here, can you hide some copyvio old revisions from this article, but I cannot move this article back to draft namespace as per [[WP:DRAFTIFY]], but I will try to improve this article by editing by other experienced editors.Happy editing --- ''<span style="background:#FF7722;border:1px solid #FE632A;border-radius:18px;padding:4px">[[User:Aviram7|<span style="color:#000000">ᗩvírαm7</span>]] • [[User talk:Aviram7|<span style="color:#000000">(@píng mє-tαlk mє)</span>]]</span>'' 14:43, 17 June 2024 (UTC)
:::Certainly it's possible to hide old revisions. Why can't you move it back to draft? [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 15:01, 17 June 2024 (UTC)
== Khot, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ==
Hello, you deleted [[Khot, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]] last October as part of sorting out a sockpuppetry page move mess by sockpuppeteer [[User:Najaf ali bhayo]]. Looks like it then got recreated, then moved by [[User:Ivanvector]] and EC protected, yet a confirmed-only new SPA has just moved commenced editing it, along with {{Contributions|Pineen|similar page moves to last time}}. Could you please take a look again? Thanks, [[User:Wikishovel|Wikishovel]] ([[User talk:Wikishovel|talk]]) 15:18, 17 June 2024 (UTC)
:Okay, I've changed the protection. Let's see if that helps. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 15:32, 17 June 2024 (UTC)
::Thanks, but how was a new autoconfirmed account able to edit an EC-protected article? [[User:Wikishovel|Wikishovel]] ([[User talk:Wikishovel|talk]]) 15:34, 17 June 2024 (UTC)
:::I don't know the answer to that one. Maybe ask at the Village Pump. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 15:43, 17 June 2024 (UTC)
::::That ''is'' a good question. Seems like all the disruptive repetitive page moves also messed up the protection settings somehow, but I can't follow the logs to be sure. [[User:Ivanvector|Ivanvector]] (<sup>[[User talk:Ivanvector|Talk]]</sup>/<sub>[[Special:Contributions/Ivanvector|Edits]]</sub>) 17:19, 17 June 2024 (UTC)
== CSD G6 for [[Sitaare Zameen Par (film)]] ==
Hello [[User:Deb]], I hope you're doing well. Can you delete the [[Sitaare Zameen Par (film)]] redirect so that I can move [[Sitaare Zameen Par (2024 film)]]. Thanks for your consideration.<span id="C1K98V:1718639720373:User_talkFTTCLNDeb" class="FTTCmt"> — [[User:C1K98V|<b style="color:#FF0000">''C1K98V''</b>]] <sup>([[User talk:C1K98V|💬]] [[Special:Contribs/C1K98V|✒️]] [[Special:ListFiles/C1K98V|📂]])</sup> 15:55, 17 June 2024 (UTC)</span>
== A barnstar for you! ==
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== Deletion of [[Claude-3.5]] ==
Hey Deb, I noticed you deleted Claude-3.5
I believe this AI model deserves encyclopediac coverage as it's the world's currently most advanced large language model. I can understand if the article was written in a promotional tone, however I do not believe that it falls under G11. The article was still a work in progress.
Can this be restored, either as a draft or mainspace so I can continue working on it, and adding additional content and improving the tone. <span style="background:#F84;padding:3px;border-radius:2px">[[User:Mr vili|<span style="color:#FFF">Mr Vili</span>]] [[User talk:Mr vili|<span style="background:#FFF;padding:0 4px;color:#F84;border-radius: 2px;">talk</span>]]</span> 04:36, 22 June 2024 (UTC)
:Hi. Please feel free to recreate the article in draft. That's the place for work in progress. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 07:21, 22 June 2024 (UTC)
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hello :) on the Talk:CloudMounter discussion page it says that to recreate the page (<nowiki>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CloudMounter</nowiki>), it is necessary to contact the user who deleted it. So, could you please tell me what was the main reason for the removing and how could it be improved? [[User:Yulateli|Yulateli]] ([[User talk:Yulateli|talk]]) 15:13, 3 July 2024 (UTC)
:Check out the reason given here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CloudMounter
:If you want to rewrite the article, please do so in neutral language, conforming to the [[Wikipedia:NPOV|neutral point of view]] policy. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 12:54, 4 July 2024 (UTC)
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==[[february 15]] & [[february 11]]==
Do you mind downgrading these two pages to PC indefinitely? You protected them indefinitely half a decade ago.[[Special:Contributions/102.158.177.209|102.158.177.209]] ([[User talk:102.158.177.209|talk]]) 03:43, 7 July 2024 (UTC)
:Protection duly amended. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 08:32, 7 July 2024 (UTC)
::Why did you downgrade move-protection to autoconfirmed access? Also, I can still see it ''indefinite edit-protected''.[[Special:Contributions/197.2.202.104|197.2.202.104]] ([[User talk:197.2.202.104|talk]]) 18:17, 7 July 2024 (UTC)<small>I forgot to sign my comment. Apologies.</small>
:::Can't reply unless you log in. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 18:53, 7 July 2024 (UTC)
:::Okay, you pointed out an error on the move protection, which I've now corrected. I've downgraded the editing protection whilst still minimising the risk of unreferenced content being introduced, which is a major problem with many of the date articles. As soon as you're autoconfirmed, you'll be able to edit. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 19:01, 7 July 2024 (UTC)
::::I do not have concerns with your protection alteration. My concern now is the first one is indefinite edit-protected, while the latter is time-limited. Can you set a time limit instead of indefinite, while keeping both PCs indefinite?[[Special:Contributions/197.2.202.104|197.2.202.104]] ([[User talk:197.2.202.104|talk]]) 19:11, 7 July 2024 (UTC)
:::::I could, but why? [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 07:43, 8 July 2024 (UTC)
::::::I can see one reason why Deb is wasting her time trying to reply to the annoying requests of this logged-out editor, and that is that their IP address has shifted once, which illustrates one reason why logged-out editors should be ignored. It makes very little difference whether they have an account and are logged out, or do not have an account and should create an account. My advice to Deb is to ignore the logged-out editor, but if they persist in asking useless questions, to semi-protect her talk page for three days. [[User:Robert McClenon|Robert McClenon]] ([[User talk:Robert McClenon|talk]]) 12:50, 8 July 2024 (UTC)
:::::::Thanks for the advice. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 12:58, 8 July 2024 (UTC)
==Page patrol==
*Hello, Deb. If you make any changes that are reverted without an explanation-- or at least without an adequate explanation-- please let me know, and I'll be happy to step in. I'm getting ready to go over the 1960s month articles and begin arranging the sequence of events in individual sections, based on the [[WP:N]], an objective standard based upon the amount of mention of such events in books and newspaper accounts as the measure of notability of an event. I don't intend to delete any additions that are cited to reliable and verifiable sources, but on any rearrangements that have been done without an edit summary to explain the reason for the repositioning, I will feel free to make fixes based on a notability standard. If you know any other editors who have faced the same problem, please alert them. Thanks.[[User:Mandsford|Mandsford]] 14:47, 11 July 2024 (UTC)
*:Okay, thanks, I'll try and keep an eye on it. I know that in the past - before it was decided that everything in lists has to be referenced - I probably introduced some problem entries myself. Over time, perhaps we can sort them out. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 14:56, 11 July 2024 (UTC)
Bhai tu srif review karya hai ya apna content bhe banata hai? [[User:Labib Iqbaal|Labib Iqbaal]] ([[User talk:Labib Iqbaal|talk]]) 07:32, 16 July 2024 (UTC)
:Try looking. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 07:35, 16 July 2024 (UTC)
::Bhai mere dhore itna tam na hai [[User:Labib Iqbaal|Labib Iqbaal]] ([[User talk:Labib Iqbaal|talk]]) 07:42, 16 July 2024 (UTC)
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== Socking ==
Hi Deb. I looked around and found that the user {{noping|JessicaMIchault}} probably also had two sock accounts ({{noping|Mrs. Jessica Michault}}, {{noping|Jessica at Odda}}). Both have been stale for years, so I doubt there's any use in taking it to SPI. Still, adding that to the promotional edits of the master account, is it enough to tip the scale to a block? --[[User:Drm310|Drm310]] <span style="color:red">🍁</span> ([[User talk:Drm310|talk]]) 21:58, 17 July 2024 (UTC)
:Probably. I'll look into it later. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 07:27, 18 July 2024 (UTC)
== Premium Guard Inc. ==
Did you think it was unambiguous advertising, with no encyclopedic value? Maybe the next time I come across something like it, I may tag it for [[WP:G11|G11]] rather than spending time checking that the sources are press releases.
What is a Ricardian revisionist? Does that have to do with [[Richard III of England]] rather than [[David Ricardo]]? Is that someone who defends the reputation of that king? [[User:Robert McClenon|Robert McClenon]] ([[User talk:Robert McClenon|talk]]) 18:08, 18 July 2024 (UTC)
{{ping|Robert McClenon}} I think the main problem with the article is that there's a fairly obvious undeclared COI even if the wording of the article is debatable. The creator first drafted it in his sandbox (where there is still a version) and then moved it straight to mainspace without submitting for review (which I believe it would have failed). I know people often argue the toss about whether obvious promotional intent is a reliable indicator of promotional content, and I do get that. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 12:29, 19 July 2024 (UTC)
== Page Patrol, part II ==
Hello-- I did get a response from one user, and wanted to share that along with my answer.
::Hello [[User:Mandsford|Mandsford]], we've discussed about your plan to revert my edits I did between March and May of this year and I need to know this. So about the "which article is "notable" and which article isn't" talk back in late May, I wanna know why in one of your changes on the [[June 1963#June 17, 1963|June 17, 1963]] section you did not put the infamous Vietnam riots in the top? Wouldn't that be more notable? I fail to see how that is not notable then the articles on that section. You probably know what I'm talking about since I just saw your edits in [[June 1963]]. Also, I wanna know more about why my edits aren't allowed for the 1960s wiki pages. Are my edits breaking any rules here or is it just because you don't like the way I changed all the stuff in order of how my sentences they have? I am genuinely curious about why it is a big deal. [[User:Arcadia16|Arcadia]] ([[User talk:Arcadia16|talk]]) 09:05, 19 July 2024 (UTC)
I replied to him or her as follows:
:::Hello, Arcadia16. I appreciate your statement. Please feel free to put put the Vietnam riots entry on top of the June 17 section if you believe that that event is more notable. Wikipedia is the encyclopedia that anyone can edit, and perhaps the Vietnam riots were the more notable even of the day. In addition, additional events that you've discovered through your own research are welcome anytime. However, I've seen from your talk page that you seem to believe that everyone else who has done the work of researching and writing has created "a jumbled mess" and that you intend to re-arrange items to satisfy your criteria that you have "changed all the stuff in order of how many sentences they have." Notwithstanding that this number-of-sentences isn't the way that almanacs or encyclopedias are usually organized, or that by that measure a person could move an event upward or downward by adding or deleting sentences, there is a policy summarized in [[Wikipedia:Notability (events)]], in particular the section about Inclusion criteria (which can be found at [[Wikipedia:Notability (events)#Inclusion criteria]]. The ranking in the criteria includes "enduring historical significance" and "widespread (national or international) impact" or having been "widely covered in diverse sources", or having the notability of being re-analyzed afterward. You asked whether your edits are breaking any rules, and I would note that "changing all the stuff" in an arbitrary manner would likely be considered disruptive editing. You aren't the first editor to attempt a mission of wanting to change everything, though attempting to change all 120 of the 1960s articles is a wider ambition than we usually see. Rather than looking at the other editors as unworthy opponents, joining us in collectively building and adding to a project. We've worked hard on building these articles, and we invite you to add to them, as well as to add to the project by addressing those that have not been covered (an example cited before would be [[January 1957]], which is simply a redirect to 1957. You can make a lot of great contributions to Wikipedia. However, attempting a massive overhaul of what others have done will receive a response.[[User:Mandsford|Mandsford]] 15:54, 19 July 2024 (UTC)
Sorry for the long explanation; at this point, I think it's time to patrol articles again.[[User:Mandsford|Mandsford]] 15:54, 19 July 2024 (UTC)
{{ping|Mandsford|Arcadia16}} I feel it's very important not to make these pages US-centric. I'm not sure on what basis an event that contributed to the Vietnam War should be considered more significant than anything else that happened that day. In fact, since the build-up to that war and the war itself went on for so many years, and most people around the world have never heard about most of the events that took place during it (including these riots), I would argue that most of the individual events relating to a war are ''less'' significant than other major events that occurred on the same date. As a matter of fact, in this particular case I would have put ASCII at the top, because of its global impact, which comes from its influence on the development of information technology, not from the fact that it originated from the US. I haven't stopped patrolling these articles; that said, I wouldn't change the order of events on a specific day unless I think that there is an obvious tendency to favour one event over others which are equally or even more significant. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]])
::: I agree with you on ASCII, and had placed ASCII it as the lead in my modifications, and the re-introduction of poison gas in warfare as a lead story. I'm not sure what the significance is of some of the news from the U.S. space program; even Gildir, who added much of the NASA entries, didn't intend for routine items about the Gemini program to be a lead story of the day. However, I hope that the point has been made to others that in writing about history, Wikipedia policy remains for the more notable, or historic items, to take priority rather than re-arrangements without regard to significance.[[User:Mandsford|Mandsford]] 15:47, 22 July 2024 (UTC)
== Birth and death lists ==
I have readded the entry with a source, but I would like to note that barely any of the existing entries have sources. Sources are rarely required for the older years for lists like these AFAICT. I do not understand why you would revert my addition without doing anything about the massive number of existing unsourced entries on those pages (almost all of them were unsourced). I would appreciate it if you could please explain this to me. Thanks, [[User:QuicoleJR|QuicoleJR]] ([[User talk:QuicoleJR|talk]]) 14:29, 23 July 2024 (UTC)
:Who says I'm not doing anything about them? I've been "doing something about them" since the new guidelines were agreed by the community in 2018. Take a look at my edits. The problem is that there are thousands and thousands of such entries, and some contributors are still adding unreferenced edits, which just makes the job harder. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 14:31, 23 July 2024 (UTC)
::Ah, OK. I did not know this. I apologize for the inconvenience and I will try to remember to add sources with new entries in the future. [[User:QuicoleJR|QuicoleJR]] ([[User talk:QuicoleJR|talk]]) 14:37, 23 July 2024 (UTC)
:::Thanks, and if you ever feel like helping out... :-) [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 14:39, 23 July 2024 (UTC)
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==[[Draft:UK-Med]]==
I'm not the creator of [[Draft:UK-Med]], which you just deleted, but I noticed that it had been tagged for speedy deletion as advertising. I added some references, but you might have been working from an earlier version of the draft. I think the topic is notable despite the fact that it reads a bit like advertising. [[User:LeapTorchGear|LeapTorchGear]] ([[User talk:LeapTorchGear|talk]]) 08:12, 28 July 2024 (UTC)
:Yes, but reading like advertising is a reason for speedy deletion, in which case notability is not relevant. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 08:15, 28 July 2024 (UTC)
== Draft:Parkland College Institute of Aviation ==
Hello Deb, If you would please help us by letting us know how we can get this article up and not have it pulled down any longer, we'd appreciate it. I cannot understand the specific reason it has been pulled down this time, unless it's that we've referenced the wiki for the U of I's Institute of Aviation. If that's the only reason, I'm happy to remove it. [[User:Pcfan83|Pcfan83]] ([[User talk:Pcfan83|talk]]) 17:31, 30 July 2024 (UTC)
:Why do you keep saying "we"? Are you writing on behalf of the organisation? [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 17:37, 30 July 2024 (UTC)
::Yes, I am the marketing director of the college. [[User:Pcfan83|Pcfan83]] ([[User talk:Pcfan83|talk]]) 17:41, 30 July 2024 (UTC)
:::Why have you not declared your [[Wikipedia:COI|conflict of interest]] on your user page as requested? [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 18:07, 30 July 2024 (UTC)
::::I have placed it on the user page. When I started contributing to Wikipedia nearly 20 years ago, I didn't know I needed to have a user page. I'm afraid I'm quite the older user... [[User:Pcfan83|Pcfan83]] ([[User talk:Pcfan83|talk]]) 18:38, 30 July 2024 (UTC)
:::::Wikipedians don't have to have a user page. But if you have a COI, you ''must'' declare it. Also, we don't allow user accounts to be used by more than one person, which your wording implies you are doing. As you are being paid to promote the college, you need to create an article that is neutral, such that no one reading it would be able to tell that you work for them. At the moment, it's blatantly obvious from the wording. In fact, it's obvious from the very first sentence. It would be a good idea for you to practise editing with small changes to other articles before you try to create one from scratch. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 20:35, 30 July 2024 (UTC)
::::::Thank you for your time. [[User:Pcfan83|Pcfan83]] ([[User talk:Pcfan83|talk]]) 22:53, 30 July 2024 (UTC)
== Space Power Deletion ==
Hey Deb,
I really appreciate the role you play in the community (no sarcasm!)- I wanted to just give a heads up that I will be rewriting the Space Power article that was recently deleted. The job had been given to an intern and they ran with it in the opposite direction to what had been briefed... I read the article and totally understand why it was ripe for deletion.
I will be writing the article to give a solid background to how Power works in Space, and their specific intricacies, challenges and developments. I hope to maintain this as the technology and industry develops.
If possible, please afford me a bit of leniency whilst I write my first article (I read about he sandbox etc., but I do think I can get it without too much handholding) - there are a few different sources I will need to dig up so I will understand some citations needed as I work on this.
Many thanks,
Keval [[User:Thesuperkev|Thesuperkev]] ([[User talk:Thesuperkev|talk]]) 17:15, 3 August 2024 (UTC)
:Hi. Thanks for letting me know, but you do realise that giving someone the "job" of writing a Wikipedia article about your company means that they must immediately declare paid COI editing (and so must you)? I recommend reading [[Wikipedia:When your boss tells you to edit Wikipedia]] for additional guidance. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 12:01, 4 August 2024 (UTC)
::Ah right... this was more of a favour outside of his direct job.
::We do a fair bit of volunteering / education streams that aren't directly 'paid'. I'm doing this in my free time, as I do engineering workshops for kids etc., so I just categorised this in the same way. [[User:Thesuperkev|Thesuperkev]] ([[User talk:Thesuperkev|talk]]) 12:37, 4 August 2024 (UTC)
:::That's okay, but if you have a link to the company, you must declare it. The problem that mostly occurs is that people who are connected find they aren't able to abide by the [[Wikipedia:NPOV|neutral point of view]] policy, which is non-negotiable. If you are able to write neutrally about the subject, the fact that you have declared a COI won't automatically lead to your draft being deleted. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 12:43, 4 August 2024 (UTC)
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== Suggestions for improving Draft: Hilary DeCesare ==
Dear expert editor, I am writing to request you for helping me with my article as mentioned in the subject. I have now tried to fix the issues and removed an information taken from a blog just yesterday but there is no further response to it. Could you please tell me ways to improve it rathe than deletion as the subject is a notable person, has media appearance, as well as popularity in the field of trade. Awaiting your worthy suggestion.
Regards,
Sehar Awais [[User:Sehar Awais|Sehar Awais]] ([[User talk:Sehar Awais|talk]]) 18:20, 11 August 2024 (UTC)
:Please declare your [[Wikipedia:COI|conflict of interest]] before you go any further. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 09:23, 12 August 2024 (UTC)
::It is all as transparent as a water. My soul purpose of working on this article is to practice and understand the workings of Wikipedia. My sister work as a freelancer on Upwork and freelancer. Since I have been writing articles and other content writing jobs outsourced to me, Wikipedia is something I never tried but was confident that I can do it. She therefore, requested me to create an article for this person after herself checking her notability. The subject's assistance has paid some amount (60 USD) to my sister already and is now after her to get it done and it is all because of me that my sister is caught into trouble. I hereby declare declare that I don't have any personal links to the subject except for the issue mentioned. I seriously need your assistance please. [[User:Sehar Awais|Sehar Awais]] ([[User talk:Sehar Awais|talk]]) 09:38, 12 August 2024 (UTC)
:::See [[Wikipedia:Paid editing (guideline)]] and [[Wikipedia:Paid-contribution disclosure]] to find our what you must do. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 11:30, 12 August 2024 (UTC)
::::Hello Deb, I have disclosed my status as an occasionally paid contributor on this platform. What is next? [[User:Sehar Awais|Sehar Awais]] ([[User talk:Sehar Awais|talk]]) 06:20, 13 August 2024 (UTC)
:::::You've read the guidelines. Please act in accordance with these at all times. You know that paid editing is discouraged. You should also be aware that any article you succeed in creating will be tagged accordingly. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 06:26, 13 August 2024 (UTC)
::::::Sure, I will. Could you please take a look at it now? [[User:Sehar Awais|Sehar Awais]] ([[User talk:Sehar Awais|talk]]) 07:45, 13 August 2024 (UTC)
:::::::In my opinion, there is no chance of it passing review at present. The references are inadequate to demonstrate notability and the wording makes it obvious that it was written to order. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 07:47, 13 August 2024 (UTC)
::::::::Despite the fact that it has been already labelled as a stub article? [[User:Sehar Awais|Sehar Awais]] ([[User talk:Sehar Awais|talk]]) 07:49, 13 August 2024 (UTC)
:::::::::That doesn't have anything to do with whether it's ready for article space. Writing one book and founding a small company that is now defunct do not make a person notable. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 07:52, 13 August 2024 (UTC)
::::::::::So I shouldn't be clicking the submit for review button? [[User:Sehar Awais|Sehar Awais]] ([[User talk:Sehar Awais|talk]]) 07:55, 13 August 2024 (UTC)
:::::::::::If you want it to fail the review, by all means submit it. I would, however, advise you not to bother. Unless you can produce some new facts that demonstrate this person's notability, you are just wasting your time. There are very few successful paid contributors, because the task of neutral editing requires not only considerable skill but also a worthwhile subject. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 07:58, 13 August 2024 (UTC)
::::::::::::Ok Dear, thankyou so much for your precious time and valuable suggestions. I am truly grateful.
::::::::::::Best Regards,
::::::::::::Sehar. [[User:Sehar Awais|Sehar Awais]] ([[User talk:Sehar Awais|talk]]) 08:00, 13 August 2024 (UTC)
== Tips ==
Hello Mr @[[User:Deb|Deb]] you recently declined my AFC Request for the article [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draft:Manish_Kashyap Manish Kashyap] so i have made changes in it could you please review it now. Thank You [[User:Amanatadverse17|Amanatadverse17]] ([[User talk:Amanatadverse17|talk]]) 14:39, 12 August 2024 (UTC)
== [[Draft:Jhalak Bahadur Magar]] ==
Deb, Hello and I was reviewing [[Draft:Jhalak Bahadur Magar]] and I've identified the subject is currently passes [[WP:NPOL]] and when I trying to moved from draft to article namespace then I saw error in moving because {{tq|you temporary fully protected '''Jhalak Bahadur Magar''' for creation.}} Therefore I request to you please remove protection from the following article for creation and then I 'm able to them from draft to namespace. Happy editing --- ''<span style="background:#FF7722;border:1px solid #FE632A;border-radius:18px;padding:4px">[[User:Aviram7|<span style="color:#000000">ᗩvírαm7</span>]] • [[User talk:Aviram7|<span style="color:#000000">(@píng mє-tαlk mє)</span>]]</span>'' 05:59, 14 August 2024 (UTC)
:Hi. I've changed the protection now, so you will be able to create the article but the banned users (mostly using SPAs) won't. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 07:59, 14 August 2024 (UTC)
::Splendid,I aware about that but an Ip is created this draft and thanks a lot for fulfilling my request. Happy editing --- ''<span style="background:#FF7722;border:1px solid #FE632A;border-radius:18px;padding:4px">[[User:Aviram7|<span style="color:#000000">ᗩvírαm7</span>]] • [[User talk:Aviram7|<span style="color:#000000">(@píng mє-tαlk mє)</span>]]</span>'' 08:36, 14 August 2024 (UTC)
== Nomination of [[:Penelope Brudenell, Countess of Cardigan]] for deletion ==
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The article will be discussed at '''[[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Penelope Brudenell, Countess of Cardigan]]''' until a consensus is reached, and anyone, including you, is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.
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== PVDasm Deletion ==
Hi,
I am not sure why you deleted my page, what was the rush? Didn't I tell you I am going to re-write the parts that you claim were "promotional"? [[User:Shanytc|Shanytc]] ([[User talk:Shanytc|talk]]) 03:58, 21 August 2024 (UTC)
:also locking it making it unfair for others to write about it in the future as well. wikipedia is a free open place where information should be shared. [[User:Shanytc|Shanytc]] ([[User talk:Shanytc|talk]]) 04:00, 21 August 2024 (UTC)
::Then use [[Wikipedia:Articles for Creation]] facility. And you ''still'' haven't declared your conflict of interest as is required. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 07:05, 21 August 2024 (UTC)
== Please move [[Muzaffar Aazim]] back to mainspace ==
On April 13, you draftified the page and protected it from recreation. You did so despite [[WP:DRAFTOBJECT]] explicitly stating not to unilaterally draftify articles which have already been moved back to mainspace more than once, [[Special:Diff/1209710494|as was the case here]]. Moreover, this article was already [[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Muzaffar Aazim|nominated for deletion and kept]], meaning that a requirement the article pass through AfC as a draft conflicts with [[WP:AFCR]], which instructs reviewers that {{tq|The purpose of reviewing is to identify which submissions will be deleted and which won't. Articles that will probably survive a listing at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion should be accepted.}} Since the article ''did'' pass AfD, any AfC reviewer's opinions are irrelevant. By making it impossible for non-admins to move the article back, you have [[WP:SUPERVOTE]]D away the consensus found at AfD, which was that the article was suitable for mainspace (anyone who wanted to draftify the article could have !voted as such there). Please revert your page protection and draftification. Cheers, [[User talk:Mach61|Mach61]] 22:59, 25 August 2024 (UTC)
:Oh, okay. As it stands it's hugely promotional and easily meets G11. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 13:39, 26 August 2024 (UTC)
::@[[User:Deb|Deb]] That cannot possibly be true. The page ''already'' survived a deletion discussion. Speedy deletion {{tq|is intended to reduce the time spent on deletion discussions for pages or media with no practical chance of surviving discussion.}} [[User talk:Mach61|Mach61]] 13:44, 26 August 2024 (UTC)
:::The promotional content was added after the deletion discussion concluded in March. The article has had considerable expansion since then, so I have taken it back to where it was when the deletion discussion concluded. It failed a review ''after'' it was placed in draft. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 14:10, 26 August 2024 (UTC)
::::Thanks! [[User talk:Mach61|Mach61]] 17:25, 26 August 2024 (UTC)
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* Following a [[Special:Permalink/1239237654#Motion 2: World War II and the history of Jews in Poland|motion]], [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/World War II and the history of Jews in Poland#My very best wishes bans|remedies 5.1 and 5.2 of ''World War II and the history of Jews in Poland'']] (the topic and interaction bans on [[User:My very best wishes|My very best wishes]], respectively) were repealed.
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== Why do a revert of removing red link in Thattumpurath Achuthan ==
what is the reason of [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Thattumpurath_Achuthan&diff=1243952956&oldid=1241283321 this] revert? [[User:Ranjithsiji|Ranjithsiji]] ([[User talk:Ranjithsiji|talk]]) 08:32, 4 September 2024 (UTC)
:You linked to a non-existent article. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 11:24, 4 September 2024 (UTC)
::Is there any policy or something in english wikipedia which block creation of red links? --[[User:Ranjithsiji|Ranjithsiji]] ([[User talk:Ranjithsiji|talk]]) 13:41, 5 September 2024 (UTC)
:::Yes. "Articles should not contain red links to files, to templates, or to topics that do not warrant an article." [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 14:02, 5 September 2024 (UTC)
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==[[User:Richard Elfman]]==
Hello, Deb,
I was surprised that you blocked this editor for username reasons. He has been editing Wikipedia on and off for 17 years and it's always been evident that he is Richard Elfman and he has edited the article about himself. So, there are clear COI issues but I don't see a username violation and your blocking notice was very vague about what exactly is wrong with his username. If you think he needs to confirm that he is indeed Richard Elfman, well, that is a different template and it doesn't require that he choose a different username from his actual name. And it seems like COI is the problem here which could happen even if he picks a different username, there is no problem with his actual username that I can see. I hope you can consider my query into this block. Thank you. <span style="font-family:Papyrus; color:#800080;">[[User:Liz|'''''L'''''iz]]</span> <sup style="font-family: Times New Roman; color: #006400;">[[Special:Contributions/Liz|'''''Read!''''']] [[User talk:Liz|'''''Talk!''''']]</sup> 02:44, 10 September 2024 (UTC)
:Bearing in mind his involvement in probable meatpuppetry, I don't think he should be allowed to continue in this way. What alternative do you suggest? [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 07:16, 10 September 2024 (UTC)
== Requested deletion of [[Erection Hardness Score]] redirect ==
Hello Deb,
I requested the deletion of the redirect at [[Erection Hardness Score]] to make way for my draft, [[Draft:Erection Hardness Score]]. I'm not quite sure what you meant by "''wait until the draft has passed review".''<nowiki> I won't be submitting this to AfC, if that's what you meant. Please let me know. Thank you. ~~~~</nowiki> [[User:Mooonswimmer|Mooonswimmer]] 16:13, 14 September 2024 (UTC)
:It's already at AfC. Why did you create it in draft if you weren't going to ask for a review? [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 16:18, 14 September 2024 (UTC)
::I'm confused. There is no AfC tag on my draft. I did not submit it for reviewal.
::Submitting a draft for review at AfC is optional, no? I created it in draft as I often do with articles I might need more time to develop before publishing. [[User:Mooonswimmer|Mooonswimmer]] 16:48, 14 September 2024 (UTC)
:::Okay, I understand. I needed to check the history again to make sure it wasn't protected. I can delete it for you. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 16:58, 14 September 2024 (UTC)
::::Great, thank you! [[User:Mooonswimmer|Mooonswimmer]] 17:43, 14 September 2024 (UTC)
== "aren't capable of reading" ==
They are not. [[User:Deepfriedokra|-- Deepfriedokra]] ([[User talk:Deepfriedokra|talk]]) 08:39, 18 September 2024 (UTC)
== Reclaim Network ==
This article wasn't meant to look like an advertisement in any manner. I don't know why you called it such, and delated it. It was an academic research page from a Columbia NY university teacher.
Now how do I get it restored to further improve?
Thanks [[User:Galimatiasgg|Galimatiasgg]] ([[User talk:Galimatiasgg|talk]]) 10:25, 18 September 2024 (UTC)
:Please have a look at [[Wikipedia:No original research]] and [[Wikipedia:Conflict of interest]]. Then come back and tell us about your involvement with the Reclaim network. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 12:05, 18 September 2024 (UTC)
== draft page titled "Durus Industries Pvt Ltd" ==
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to discuss the recent deletion of the Wikipedia draft page titled "Durus Industries Pvt Ltd", which was removed on 16 September 2024 under G11, for being deemed "unambiguous advertising or promotion."
I understand the importance of maintaining Wikipedia's standards, and I want to clarify the intent behind the page. The goal was to document the long history of Durus Industries, particularly its contribution to the soccer ball manufacturing industry, which has spanned over a century.
The draft was meant to highlight Durus Industries' impact on the sports goods sector and the historical context of soccer ball manufacturing, not as a promotional stunt. I fully appreciate the distinction between historical documentation and advertising, and I would be happy to make any necessary adjustments to the content to align with Wikipedia’s guidelines.
I would appreciate your guidance on how to proceed in a way that maintains the informational value while complying with Wikipedia’s policies. Your expertise would be invaluable in helping me present this important piece of industrial history in a neutral and informative manner.
look forward to your response [[User:Trot 43245|Trot 43245]] ([[User talk:Trot 43245|talk]]) 07:47, 21 September 2024 (UTC)
:I just had another look at this and it's pretty obvious that either you have an undeclared conflict of interest (i.e. you have some connection with the company) or you have copied most of the article from the company's promotional material. You haven't included any independent references to back up anything you say in the article, and until you are able to do so, the article has no chance of survival, regardless of whether you are able to rewrite it in accordance with [[Wikipedia:NPOV|our Wikipedia neutral point of view policy]]. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 15:44, 23 September 2024 (UTC)
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|[[Special:PermaLink/1243351441#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2024#September 2024|Good Olfactory]]
|[[Special:PermaLink/1243351441#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2024#September 2024|Hesperian]]
|[[Special:PermaLink/1243351441#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2024#September 2024|I JethroBT]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1246173614#Lost password on admin account|TommyBoy]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1244096990#Desysop request (Woody)|Woody]]
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|[[Special:Permalink/1245151768#Change to the Checkuser team|Doug Weller]]
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[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''
*[[Wikipedia:Administrator elections|Administrator elections]] are a proposed new process for selecting administrators, offering an alternative to [[WP:RFA|requests for adminship]] (RfA). The first trial election will take place in October 2024, with [[Wikipedia:Administrator elections/October 2024/Call for candidates|candidate sign-up]] from October 8 to 14, a [[Wikipedia:Administrator elections/October 2024/Discussion phase|discussion phase]] from October 22 to 24, and [[meta:SecurePoll|SecurePoll voting]] from October 25 to 31. For questions or to help out, please visit the talk page at [[Wikipedia talk:Administrator elections]].
* Following [[Wikipedia talk:Criteria for speedy deletion#"File pages without a corresponding file"|a discussion]], the speedy deletion reason "File pages without a corresponding file" has been moved from criterion [[WP:CSD#G8|G8]] to [[WP:CSD#F2|F2]]. This does not change what can be speedily deleted.
* A [[Wikipedia:Village pump (policy)#Administrator Recall|request for comment]] is open to discuss whether there is a consensus to have an [[Wikipedia:Administrator recall|administrator recall]] process.
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== Deletion Review for (Green TV Entertainment) ==
Hi,
I recently submitted an article about Green TV Entertainment, which was unfortunately rejected for being considered promotional. I would like to kindly request you to reconsider the article. My intent was not to promote the channel but to present a neutral, well-referenced piece that provides factual information.
As I am relatively new to Wikipedia, I recognize that there may have been unintentional errors in the tone or structure. I have tried to follow Wikipedia’s guidelines to the best of my ability, using authentic references to ensure accuracy. I would appreciate it if you could restore my article and kindly guide me on the necessary revisions to align it with Wikipedia's standards. [[User:Zohaib Alee|Zohaib Alee]] ([[User talk:Zohaib Alee|talk]]) 09:12, 3 October 2024 (UTC)
:You've already been given a lot of guidance. I'm not going to restore your article because it was promotionally worded, and you ''must'' declare any [[Wikipedia:COI|conflict of interest]], whether or not you intend your articles to be promotional. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 13:19, 3 October 2024 (UTC)
::Thank you for your feedback and for taking the time to review my submission. I sincerely apologize for the mistakes made in the initial article. I understand the importance of neutrality and adhering to Wikipedia’s guidelines. I assure you to rewrite the whole article, using new references and ensuring it to be neutral without any promotional tone.
::I kindly request you to restore the article so I can make the necessary revisions. I’m committed to follow Wikipedia's standards and would greatly appreciate your instructions moving forward. [[Special:Contributions/39.60.125.32|39.60.125.32]] ([[User talk:39.60.125.32|talk]]) 09:50, 4 October 2024 (UTC)
:::Erm - who are you? why aren't you logged in? [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 12:33, 4 October 2024 (UTC)
::::Apologies for the confusion in my last message, I mistakenly submitted my reply without being logged in. To clarify, I am Zohaib Alee, the author of the article on Green TV Entertainment and the person who initiated this discussion.
::::I kindly request that you reconsider restoring the article. I understand your concerns and will take all necessary steps to rewrite it, ensuring it is completely neutral, using new references, and avoiding any promotional language. Please guide me with any additional changes that are required. [[User:Zohaib Alee|Zohaib Alee]] ([[User talk:Zohaib Alee|talk]]) 08:48, 5 October 2024 (UTC)
:::::The guidelines are there for your guidance. Please read and follow them. Also, please remember to declare any [[Wikipedia:COI|conflict of interest]] and be aware that, if you recreate the article, it's likely to be tagged as a COI edit. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 10:58, 5 October 2024 (UTC)
::::::I have read the guidelines thoroughly and will ensure they are fully implemented. I understand the importance of adhering to the rules and declaring any potential conflict of interest.
::::::However, the article has not yet been restored, which limits me to make the necessary edits. Could you kindly restore it so I can proceed with the revisions in line with the guidelines? [[User:Zohaib Alee|Zohaib Alee]] ([[User talk:Zohaib Alee|talk]]) 09:27, 7 October 2024 (UTC)
:::::::Hi. I'm surprised to be asked this question yet again, as I've made it clear that I'm not going to restore the promotional version. If you feel you can write neutrally about the topic, please start again from scratch. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 11:15, 7 October 2024 (UTC)
::::::::I am planning to start the article from scratch but, the page with this name is unavailable. That’s why I am kindly requesting you to restore the draft so I can recreate it under the same name.
::::::::If the decision regarding the restoration is final, I would appreciate your guidance on how to write a new article with the same name. I’ve researched extensively, but I haven’t found any other way to proceed, as it is mentioned everywhere that the editor who deleted the article should be consulted first. [[User:Zohaib Alee|Zohaib Alee]] ([[User talk:Zohaib Alee|talk]]) 15:49, 9 October 2024 (UTC)
::::::::::What you say about the name of the draft is completely untrue. If you can't write a neutral draft in accordance with the guidelines, I suggest you give up on it. You've also been told multiple times to declare your connection with the companies you are working for, and you have repeatedly ignored this instruction. I am now going to block you from my Talk page so that you can't keep coming back here hoping for a different answer to the same question. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 15:53, 9 October 2024 (UTC)
==AadiExplore block==
Hi Deb, The block of AadiExplore seems very appropriate. I did link the user in a Sock report about RS ArticleArchitect [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Sockpuppet_investigations/RS_ArticleArchitect here] but malformed it and it had already been processed before I noticed my mistake. Is there any mileage also looking at potential socking and perhaps sleepers? There seem so many new editors swaming round some of these new articles that it looks like a big sock farm in operation. I suspect that if I report it, an admin will slap it down with "already blocked" which may leave socks and sleepers still out there. Any actions you think appropriate would be great, and if this is innapropriate, apologies. Many thanks <span style="background-color:lightblue">''''' [[User:Velella|Velella]] '''''</span><span style="background-color:lightblue"> <sup>''[[User talk:Velella|Velella]] Talk ''</sup> </span> 13:44, 4 October 2024 (UTC)
:There's probably, or rather definitely, more than one sock farm in operation. I wouldn't hesitate to report anything you think is suspicious. You need to have ''some'' evidence, but this can simply consist of editing patterns. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 14:24, 4 October 2024 (UTC)
== [[Tarun Pal]] ==
I know you've protected [[Draft:Tarun Pal]], any chance you want to take a look at doing the same at [[Tarun Pal]]. Thanks, [[User:Bobby Cohn|Bobby Cohn]] ([[User talk:Bobby Cohn|talk]]) 15:54, 7 October 2024 (UTC)
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== Requesting Deleted Material for Draft: Intoact International ==
Hi @[[User:Deb|Deb]],
I am new to the Wikipedia scene and would appreciate your help.
I understand the reason that my draft was deleted; however, I was not previously aware of it. We had issues that were presumably solved last time around, which is why I submitted the draft for publishing.
Nevertheless, I would appreciate it if I could have the deleted material for the article for my future reference and optimization.
Thank you. If this is not the right way to reach out to you, I apologize; as I said earlier, I am new to the scene. Thanks for understanding.
- [[User:Shahine Freiha|Shahine Freiha]] ([[User talk:Shahine Freiha|talk]]) [[User:Shahine Freiha|Shahine Freiha]] ([[User talk:Shahine Freiha|talk]]) 11:31, 18 October 2024 (UTC)
:As an employee of a "Digital Marketing training and consulting company", I don't think it's unreasonable to expect you to read the Wikipedia guidelines before trying to create an article - as all new users are advised to do. I won't be restoring the promotional material; if you want to create this article you have to do the work, and I highly recommend you start from scratch, this time following the guidelines to which you've been referred. No one except your colleagues is paid to sort this problem out for you. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 13:21, 18 October 2024 (UTC)
::Hi again, @[[User:Deb|Deb]]. Thank you for your response.
::I understand that the content does not fit within Wikipedia's guidelines. However, I would appreciate it if you could let me restore the content for my personal reference, as it will not be used for Wikipedia in any way, shape, or form. [[User:Shahine Freiha|Shahine Freiha]] ([[User talk:Shahine Freiha|talk]]) 07:40, 23 October 2024 (UTC)
:::You mean you didn't keep a copy on your own PC? That was very short-signed of you. But if you want it restored, you'll need to ask someone else. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 15:31, 23 October 2024 (UTC)
== Blocked user requesting IP unblock ==
Hi Deb. You spamublock-ed the user {{noping|Onpointmarketing}} (thank you, BTW). After some discussion with the user, they agreed to abandon the account. However, they also said that {{diff2|1251894977|they would like their IP unblocked}} "for our staff's break time to write non-onPoint content". What do you think? Do you trust them? --[[User:Drm310|Drm310]] <span style="color:red">🍁</span> ([[User talk:Drm310|talk]]) 02:35, 19 October 2024 (UTC)
:Definitely not. Their staff can create their own IDs - and if more than one person is using the same computer, that would be far safer for them as well as for us. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 11:21, 19 October 2024 (UTC)
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== Vecteezy - I'm sorry! ==
Hi Deb. I'm sorry I didn't follow the proper procedure for the latest drafting of the Vecteezy article. I know that the article has had a bit of sordid history and should have been more careful. I've been slowly working on other articles in the vector graphic space and I wanted to see if this article could ultimately be salvaged. I thought it was possible since the (second?) AfD spurred many [[Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Vecteezy_(2nd_nomination)|great suggestions from other editors]]. At the very least, I should have used the underconstruction template in the draft when I asked for feedback.
Is there any chance of a reprieve here for the draft with the correct templates in place? I know my edits to Wikipedia aren't as ''academic'' as I wish they were - I guess I'm not as cultured as I could be. :-/ But! I aim for my contributions about commercial entities and products to always conform to NPOV, notability standards, etc., and try to balance writing that could feel "promotional" with mentions of any controversies reported by upstanding news sources.
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== This may interest you ==
[[:Draft:Onyebuchi Chris Ifediora Foundation]] has reappeared. In August you gave the creating editor a final warning over advertising. Since I did not see their original efforts I thought you might wish to take a look. 🇺🇦 [[User:Timtrent|<span style="color:#800">Fiddle</span><sup><small>Timtrent</small></sup>]] [[User talk:Timtrent|<span style="color:#070">Faddle</span><sup><small>Talk to me</small></sup>]] 🇺🇦 17:00, 30 October 2024 (UTC)
:Thanks. Sorry I wasn't here to deal with it. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 09:25, 5 November 2024 (UTC)
== Administrators' newsletter – November 2024 ==
[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (October 2024).
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==Norwegian/Scandinavian music categories==
Hello, Deb,
I see that you did some page title changing for a few articles. If you look at [[:Category:1900s in Norwegian music]], you'll that we have a long record of these music articles being categorized as Norwegian music, not Scandinavian music. Until today, the only years in Scandinavian music pages started in the 2015, as you can see in this category [[:Category:Scandinavian culture]].
So these moves for 1903 and 1904 are in conflict with our existing categorization hierarchy. Would you consider moving these two articles back to their original titles? Or, on the other hand, you could take the hundreds of Norwegian music categories (see [[:Category:Norwegian music by decade]]) to [[WP:CFD|CFD]] and have them all renamed to Scandinavian music titles in a recategorization move. Because right now, 1903 and 1904 are outliers here. Thank you. <span style="font-family:Papyrus; color:#800080;">[[User:Liz|'''''L'''''iz]]</span> <sup style="font-family: Times New Roman; color: #006400;">[[Special:Contributions/Liz|'''''Read!''''']] [[User talk:Liz|'''''Talk!''''']]</sup> 01:40, 27 November 2024 (UTC)
:Yes, that's perfectly true. The contributor who created the Norwegian music articles was blocked a long time ago (nothing to do with me). One of the reasons I started the "Scandinavian music" series was because I believed that there was some value in retaining the material he'd created, even though I didn't always agree with the way he presented them. However, there are no pages for Norwegian music after 2019, simply because no one has been interested enough to create them, just as there was no one in the past who contributed to Years in Norwegian music apart from the one blocked user. If you feel there's value in retaining the older pages, by all means I can restore the versions that existed before I made the moves, but I will still be creating pages for Scandinavian music, which will contain more detail and be more useful. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 09:20, 27 November 2024 (UTC)
== [[Draft:Bids for the 2040 Summer Olympics]] ==
Hey Deb, so a user create a completely new article [[Bids for the 2040 Summer Olympics]], while there is already a draft. I am asking whether to draftify it or just straight up speedy delete it (though I can't find any mention about speedy deleting a completely new article that has been draftified before). Any advice? [[User:YesI'mOnFire|🔥<span style="color:red">'''Yes'''</span><span style="color:orangered">'''I'mOnFire'''</span>🔥]]<sup>([[User talk:YesI'mOnFire|<span style="color:#00008B">ContainThis</span><span style="color:red">'''Ember?'''</span>]])</sup> 13:33, 29 November 2024 (UTC)
:I've deleted the article on the grounds that it's on the same topic as the draft and is unsourced. (I know not everyone will agree with me on this.) I recommend you have a word with the user and ask him to work on the draft instead. You can give him his text back if he wants it. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 13:38, 29 November 2024 (UTC)
== Women in Red December 2024 ==
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== Request for Guidance on Draft: Shay Albert Vidas ==
hellow @[[User:Deb|Deb]]
I noticed that my draft, "Draft:Shay Albert Vidas," was deleted for being considered advertising. I understand Wikipedia's concerns about promotional content, and I want to ensure my draft aligns with the site's standards for neutrality and notability.
I realize you may not have the time to go into detail for every deletion, but I’d greatly appreciate any guidance on specific parts of my draft that were flagged as problematic. Knowing what to adjust would help me write a revised version that better fits Wikipedia's guidelines.
I have groups with thoughsands of people
and i know what it is to be bombarded with messages and requests.
and not always have the time to help.
if you could explain to me that would be great
Thank you for your time and help my friend
Best regards,
@[[User:Shayvidas|Shayvidas]] [[User:Shayvidas|Shayvidas]] ([[User talk:Shayvidas|talk]]) 18:00, 9 December 2024 (UTC)
:For a start, you and your company are not [[Wikipedia:Notability|notable]]. You tried to create an article out of a list of things you've done. Wikipedia readers are not interested in what ''you'' think you've achieved; they are interested in what third-party sources think you've achieved, and you didn't list a single one! Being a company owner is NOT in itself notable. What's more, this is the ''second'' time you've tried to write such an article and been told not to do so. All you've achieved by coming here to ask me is to make yourself look like you can't read or understand the advice you've already been given. If you do this again, you'll be permanently blocked. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 08:56, 10 December 2024 (UTC)
== Seasons Greetings!==
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== MelvinAlshulen05, ElizabethWilson2024 and Jejeremy05 ==
These three accounts concerned the same subject they are writing about, same draft, promotional edits. Can you block them for sock puppetry and delete all of their drafts? I am currently trying to find if there are more of them. [[User:YesI'mOnFire|🔥<span style="color:red">'''Yes'''</span><span style="color:orangered">'''I'mOnFire'''</span>🔥]]<sup>([[User talk:YesI'mOnFire|<span style="color:#00008B">ContainThis</span><span style="color:red">'''Ember?'''</span>]])</sup> 09:42, 18 December 2024 (UTC)
:Will do! [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 10:02, 18 December 2024 (UTC)
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''<span style="color:lightyellow;">'''Hello Deb:''' Enjoy the '''[[Christmas and holiday season| <span style="color:yellow;">holiday season</span>]]''' and '''[[winter solstice|<span style="color:yellow;">winter solstice</span>]]''' if it's occurring in your area of the world, and thanks for your work to maintain, improve and expand Wikipedia. Cheers, <span style="color:OliveDrab;><small>Spread the love; use {{[[WP:SUBST|<span style="color:olive;">subst</span>]]:[[User:Dustfreeworld/Xmas1|<span style="color:olive;">User:Dustfreeworld/Xmas3</span>]]}} to send this message.</small></span> {{pb}}{{highlight|--[[User:Dustfreeworld|<span style="color: navy">'''Dustfreeworld'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Dustfreeworld|talk]]) 09:35, 24 December 2024 (UTC)|OliveDrab}}</span>''</div>
== Women in Red January 2025 ==
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== [[Nagarjuni Caves]] ==
You moved this to Draft. It is a split of the old article [[Barabar Caves]] - see talk there. It is rather premature and not well done, but the text is long-established. I can't move it over a redirect or something. Please ''either'' move it to main space, or revert his one-edit split. I don't really mind which. [[User:Johnbod|Johnbod]] ([[User talk:Johnbod|talk]]) 15:07, 3 January 2025 (UTC)
:Actually I moved it to draft twice. The first time, he just recreated it under another title. I'll take a further look and see what I can o. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 08:09, 4 January 2025 (UTC)
== Thanks for deleting my article, I have learned the proper way to write. ==
It was my first article, and spent few days to write it. Though it was heartbreaking, surely it is a good lesson learnt.I should have read clearly the dos and donts while writting an article.
One thing i can say, my intention was not to advertise, or promote any business. I'm a big fan of the person about whom i was writing. I follow him and all his great works via social media, and hence i gave those links. But now i have learned that i shouldnt be giving social media links.
Im going to try to write again after watching so many youtube videos on how to write a proper article in wikipedia. Hope i will not make any mistake and keep it as per the regulations of wikipedia.
Thanks for your feedback.
Best regards
Kavita [[User:Kavita2kumar|Kavita2kumar]] ([[User talk:Kavita2kumar|talk]]) 00:29, 5 January 2025 (UTC)
:I hope so too. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 10:43, 5 January 2025 (UTC)
:What's more, I would ignore the Youtube videos. I've looked at two and they both gave ''really'' bad advice. Even the one from "Wikipedia Education" was misleading. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 16:06, 5 January 2025 (UTC)
== Administrators' newsletter – January 2025 ==
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== Requesting RevDel for [[User talk:ZAIDCONTRACTOR]] ==
Hi @[[user:Deb|Deb]], in the talk page of {{ping|ZAIDCONTRACTOR}}, he added promotional material not only in his user page but also to his own talk page. Then {{ping|A09}} added {{tl|db-g11}} but instead I remove the promotional material. Instead of deleting the whole talk page, would you please delete the [[Special:PageHistory/User talk:ZAIDCONTRACTOR|the first five revision]]s under revdel [[WP:RD5|RD5]] since it contains promotional material? Thanks! [[User:Vitaium|Vitaium]] ([[User talk:Vitaium|talk]]) 13:56, 8 January 2025 (UTC)
:Hi. I think someone may have got in before me. Thanks for notifying me though. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 14:54, 8 January 2025 (UTC)
== [[special:contribs/2401:1900:109b:a3f7:a924:d743:3019:c7d]] ==
Are you sure you meant to [[Wikipedia:IPBLENGTH|indef the IPV6]]? '''[[User:JayCubby|<span style="background:#0a0e33;color:white;padding:2px;">Jay</span>]][[User talk:JayCubby|<span style="background:#1a237e;color:white;padding:2px;">Cubby</span>]]''' 19:02, 9 January 2025 (UTC)
:Probably not. But be aware that this block contains a whole set of long-term abusers. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 08:41, 10 January 2025 (UTC)
== /Sumary/ ==
delet eles is. All systam microsaft apple google [[Special:Contributions/194.146.93.59|194.146.93.59]] ([[User talk:194.146.93.59|talk]]) 17:16, 10 January 2025 (UTC)
:Sorry, I can't make any sense of this comment. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 18:07, 10 January 2025 (UTC)
== Deletion of article about Peter Fiekowsky on January 7. ==
Good afternoon, the reasons mentioned for your deletion are advertising and creation by a blocked user. I am not a blocked user. And regarding promotional content, Peter Fiekowsky is a climate scientist, mentioned with About 2,310,000 results, when you type his name on BING, so we are not talking of a commercial topic of of an obscure writer trying to obtain notoriety. If the article could be improved, it was not written just as a promotional stunt. Please reconsider. [[User:Adumoul|Adumoul]] ([[User talk:Adumoul|talk]]) 18:23, 10 January 2025 (UTC)
:According to the article history, it was created by the blocked user [[User:Zamzamuru|Zamzamuru]]. I won't argue with the notability of the subject, but the version I deleted was written in the style of a CV or press release about him. It may be an improvement on the original version, but it still contains numerous external links within the text, and in fact it seems to be more about projects he has worked on than it is about him. If you want to recreate it, please be sure to abide by the [[Wikipedia:NPOV|neutral point of view]] policy and declare any [[Wikipedia:COI|conflict of interest]] you may have. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 18:45, 10 January 2025 (UTC)
::Currently at [[Wikipedia:Deletion review/Log/2025 January 14]]. —[[User:Cryptic|Cryptic]] 17:57, 15 January 2025 (UTC)
== Nomination of [[:2015 in Scandinavian music]] for deletion ==
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== Nomination of [[:1882 in Scandinavian music]] for deletion ==
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== My Page Is Deleted ==
I'm seeing this message - If you are recreating a page similar to the previously deleted page, or are unsure, please first contact the user(s) who performed the action(s) listed below. Please suggest what should i do? [[User:Saurabh Zadoo|Saurabh Zadoo]] ([[User talk:Saurabh Zadoo|talk]]) 16:14, 22 January 2025 (UTC)
:My user name was: Saurabh Zadoo [[User:Saurabh Zadoo|Saurabh Zadoo]] ([[User talk:Saurabh Zadoo|talk]]) 16:15, 22 January 2025 (UTC)
::Yes, I know. I deleted it because it broke our rules on advertising. See [[Wikipedia:Neutral point of view]]. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 16:16, 22 January 2025 (UTC)
== BCWipe==
Why did you delete BCWipe. One of the leaders in data destruction?
An app that is in the top 5 of nearly every major and minor pc and mac magazine and site year after year?[[User:Lostinlodos|Lostinlodos]] ([[User talk:Lostinlodos|talk]])<
:Good grief, that was nearly five years ago and you've only just noticed? The reason for deletion was given in the deletion notice - it was [[Wikipedia:Neutral point of view|promotionally written]]. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 09:19, 23 January 2025 (UTC)
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== Request for help ==
Hi, as a recently active administrator, can I ask you for help? User:Paradygmaty is mass-reverting my edits and I would like to stop it before the damage gets worse. He also commits move-war. I reported him yesterday ([[Wikipedia:Administrators'_noticeboard/Incidents#User:Paradygmaty]]), he got warnings and his edits were reverted, but now he's doing it again. Thank you in advance. [[User:FromCzech|FromCzech]] ([[User talk:FromCzech|talk]]) 08:49, 30 January 2025 (UTC)
:I don't want to try to judge the rights and wrongs of the dispute, but I've given him a final warning for disruptive editing, which means if he does it one more time he'll be blocked. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 08:54, 30 January 2025 (UTC)
::Ok, thank you. I see that his behavior has recently been addressed on the noticeboard by another user. [[User:FromCzech|FromCzech]] ([[User talk:FromCzech|talk]]) 09:06, 30 January 2025 (UTC)
== Recreated? G11 ==
Thought you'd want to know since you recently deleted this draft, the [[Draft:David Dowson Author]] draft was [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Draft:David_Dowson_Author&oldid=1272986410 recreated] a few hours ago, by an IP editor this time. Based on my running across an identical syntax error in an identically written paragraph on the author user's userpage and then the draft, and seeing the notices on their talk page (some by you) the connection's pretty obvious that it's the same person. I marked the draft for G11, left an "editing while logged out" notice on the user's talk page, but am leaving the IP alone (barring the auto messages from marking the draft with G11) on the assumption of good faith for the possible edit while logged out scenario, even though it was incredibly promotional and was likely a recreation of deleted material. [[User:Zinnober9|Zinnober9]] ([[User talk:Zinnober9|talk]]) 08:44, 31 January 2025 (UTC)
:Thanks. As a first step, I'll protect the page to stop it being recreated. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 08:49, 31 January 2025 (UTC)
== Administrators' newsletter – February 2025 ==
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== Unprotection of CaseOh ==
Hi Deb; I'm here to ask for a reconsideration of the full-protection on [[CaseOh]], which was protected on April 2024 after it was recreated following an AfD. The situation for this person is very different now that they've gained more and more coverage in the summer and autumn months, and he eventually went on to win content creator of the year at [[The Game Awards 2024]] in December 2024 (on top of their multiple covered wins at the [[Streamer Awards]] in 2023 and 2024). During the window of the page protection, they've netted much more coverage along the lines of [https://www.businesstoday.in/technology/news/story/game-awards-2024-sonys-astro-bot-wins-best-game-of-the-year-check-full-list-of-winners-457175-2024-12-13], [https://www.dexerto.com/twitch/caseoh-shocked-after-winning-game-awards-creator-of-the-year-3006321/], [https://variety.com/2024/gaming/news/game-awards-winners-2024-list-1236247606/] [https://www.fox43.com/article/tech/2024-game-award-winners-elden-ring-astro-bot-balatro-caseoh-helldivers-witcher-4-kingsroad-intergalactic/524-8d1829e0-0332-448d-9646-a38f6447e9a3], [https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/twitchcon-attendees-declared-biggest-streamer-151547828.html]; these sources just from December '24, with more in January '25. It looks like a draft has been incubating for a while, but it's been dormant and has not been submitted after their CCOTY win, which I think the combined coverage of Case and this event pushes them over the edge to meet [[WP:ENTERTAINER]]. <span style="background-color: #FFCFBF; font-variant: small-caps">[[User:Utopes|Utopes]] <sub>('''[[User talk:Utopes|talk]]''' / '''[[Special:Contributions/Utopes|cont]]''')</sub></span> 06:38, 11 February 2025 (UTC)
:Sure. It only needs an admin to do it, so as soon as someone submits a draft capable of passing a review, it can be done. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 09:11, 11 February 2025 (UTC)
== Please compare ==
*[[Draft:Chirag Shah]] deleted and create protected by you
*[[User:AshlynL/sandbox]]
Please determine whether they are about the same person. I make no comment on the quality of the user sandbox except for my review. 🇺🇦 [[User:Timtrent|<span style="color:#800">Fiddle</span><sup><small>Timtrent</small></sup>]] [[User talk:Timtrent|<span style="color:#070">Faddle</span><sup><small>Talk to me</small></sup>]] 🇺🇦 14:58, 11 February 2025 (UTC)
:I'd say yes, and it could be that the contributors are pupils of his. It's still promotional in any case, so I've deleted it. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 16:14, 11 February 2025 (UTC)
::Bonus level achieved! Thank you. 🇺🇦 [[User:Timtrent|<span style="color:#800">Fiddle</span><sup><small>Timtrent</small></sup>]] [[User talk:Timtrent|<span style="color:#070">Faddle</span><sup><small>Talk to me</small></sup>]] 🇺🇦 18:10, 11 February 2025 (UTC)
== Thanks for the pointer about IMDb! ==
Thanks for the pointer! [[User:Baklavoctopus|Baklavoctopus]] ([[User talk:Baklavoctopus|talk]]) 01:23, 17 February 2025 (UTC)
== Request for clarification on Kavita Anand (User: Anand.Kavita ) page deletion ==
Hello Deb,
I noticed that the Wikipedia page for Kavita Anand was recently deleted under criteria U5 (blatant promotion or userpage abuse) and G11 (unambiguous advertising). I fully understand Wikipedia’s policies on neutrality and verifiability and would like to ensure that any future version of the page adheres to these guidelines.
Could you kindly provide more details on what specifically led to the deletion? Was it due to language, sourcing, or the nature of the subject’s notability?
I would like to improve the article based on Wikipedia’s standards and, if possible, resubmit it through the Draft process for community review. Your guidance would be greatly appreciated in ensuring the content is suitable for Wikipedia.
Thank you for your time. Looking forward to your feedback.
Best,
[[User:Anand.Kavita|Anand.Kavita]] ([[User talk:Anand.Kavita|talk]]) 09:07, 21 February 2025 (UTC)
:For a start, the user page was written promotionally, and was in the form of a CV. See [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia is not the place to post your résumé]]. Anyone who might be thinking about employing you and sees this will see that you don't know how to use Wikipedia and will be unimpressed. Why not try to make some [[Wikipedia:Contributing to Wikipedia|useful contributions]] instead? You've been told twice now not to write promotionally. Please don't do it again or you're likely to be blocked from editing. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 15:57, 21 February 2025 (UTC)
== Women in Red March 2025 ==
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== Request for feedback/guidance - Karl Menninger ==
I found you through your list of interests at Wikiproject biography - figured you might be interested in commenting on [[Karl Menninger]]? I've edited it quite a bit recently and would maybe like feedback? Maybe I'm feeling a bit like I don't know what's the priority for the article atm?
First time reaching out to other editors through a wikiproject, hope it's alright! I hope to reach out to like 3 active users, see if this makes sense. [[User:Dwarf Kirlston]] - [[User Talk:Dwarf Kirlston|talk]] 04:01, 3 March 2025 (UTC)
:I had a look and made minor changes to wording, but I don't really feel equipped to comment in terms of direction. I'd only vaguely heard of Menninger. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 08:54, 3 March 2025 (UTC)
== Administrators' newsletter – March 2025 ==
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* A [[Wikipedia:Requests for comment/AI images#Relist with broader question: Ban all AI images?|request for comment]] is open to discuss whether AI-generated images (meaning those wholly created by generative AI, not human-created images modified with AI tools) should be banned from use in articles.
* A series of [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase II/Administrator elections|22 mini-RFCs]] that double-checked consensus on some aspects and improved certain parts of the [[Wikipedia:Administrator elections|administrator elections process]] has been closed (see the [[Wikipedia:Administrator elections#Post-trial RFCs|summary of the changes]]).
* A [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase III/Administrator elections|request for comment]] is open to gain consensus on whether future [[Wikipedia:Administrator elections|administrator elections]] should be held.
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* A new filter has been added to the [[{{#special:Nuke}}]] tool, which allows administrators to filter for pages in a range of page sizes (in bytes). This allows, for example, deleting pages only of a certain size or below. {{phab|T378488}}
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* The 2025 appointees for the [[:m:Ombuds commission|Ombuds commission]] are [[m:User:だ＊ぜ|だ＊ぜ]], [[m:User:Arcticocean|Arcticocean]], [[m:User:Ameisenigel|Ameisenigel]], [[m:User:Emufarmers|Emufarmers]], [[m:User:Faendalimas|Faendalimas]], [[m:User:Galahad|Galahad]], [[m:User:Nehaoua|Nehaoua]], [[m:User:Renvoy|Renvoy]], [[m:User:Revi C.|Revi C.]], [[m:User:RoySmith|RoySmith]], [[m:User:Teles|Teles]] and [[m:User:Zafer|Zafer]] as members, with [[m:User:Vermont|Vermont]] serving as steward-observer.
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== Impersonation question ==
Hi Deb. I'm wondering if you can help me understand when it would be appropriate to report a user to UAA on the grounds of [[WP:IMPERSONATE]]. In the past, I have been inclined to do so whenever I saw a BLP article being edited by an account whose name clearly resembled the subject. However I've had some reports declined with the reason of "it's clearly them" (which seems pretty weak, IMHO).
A couple of recent examples would be the user {{noping|Jpatronis}}, who was whitewashing the article [[Jimmy Patronis]] (and you pblocked them for it). Another is the user {{noping|Nkhayles}} editing the BLP [[N. Katherine Hayles]], enough so that a [[WP:COIN]] thread was opened about it. Would either or both of these warrant an impersonate block? If not, what type of case would cross the threshold for it? --[[User:Drm310|Drm310]] <span style="color:red">🍁</span> ([[User talk:Drm310|talk]]) 22:44, 4 March 2025 (UTC)
:To tell the truth, I've never seen anything that looks like a genuine case of impersonation. I think such a person would probably give grounds for suspicion before they even get to that stage. Sometimes you get kids using the names of their acquaintances to set up accounts just so that they can insult them, but that comes under the definition of an attack page, e.g. someone sets up a user account called "Jordan Bigelow" (I just made that up) so they can write something like "Jordan Bigelow is a big fat pig who thinks he's wonderful" without being detected. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 08:33, 5 March 2025 (UTC)
==The European Destubathon==
You are invited to participate in '''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Europe/The European Destubathon|The European Destubathon]]''' in April. Almost $3000 in Amazon voucher prizes which can be used to buy books for content, though it can also be treated as an editathon if you're not interested in competing! Minimum content to be added to each article just to ensure that they're over a stub, though longer expansions also welcome. Entries at the end of the contest will be tipped into the 50,000 Destubbing Challenge and European Challenge. Previous contests were really enjoyable and I'm hoping this one will be too! Sign up if interested. Thanks! ♦ [[User talk:Dr. Blofeld|<span style="font-variant:small-caps;color:#aba67e">''Dr. Blofeld''</span>]] 17:22, 6 March 2025 (UTC)
== Does this still require protection? ==
I see its been 7 years. I have no idea if the person who was causing the problems is still editing, but if you think it is time, I thought I might update it a bit. Thanks. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tea_Alagic [[Special:Contributions/2603:7000:2101:AA00:486E:1941:2BAC:9CB8|2603:7000:2101:AA00:486E:1941:2BAC:9CB8]] ([[User talk:2603:7000:2101:AA00:486E:1941:2BAC:9CB8|talk]]) 09:45, 11 March 2025 (UTC)
:Okay, I've amended it so anyone can edit, but edits will be reviewed. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 10:09, 11 March 2025 (UTC)
:Perfect. Makes sense. Thanks. --[[Special:Contributions/2603:7000:2101:AA00:486E:1941:2BAC:9CB8|2603:7000:2101:AA00:486E:1941:2BAC:9CB8]] ([[User talk:2603:7000:2101:AA00:486E:1941:2BAC:9CB8|talk]]) 10:31, 11 March 2025 (UTC)
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== Women in Red April 2025 ==
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'''Online events:'''
* ''New'': [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Women in Red/Meetup/335|Alphabet run G & H]] <big>|</big> [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Women in Red/Meetup/336|Business]]
* ''Continuing, year-long initiatives'': [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Women in Red/Meetup/327|#1day1woman]] <big>|</big> [[:en:Wikipedia:WikiProject Women in Red/Meetup/326|Music]]
'''Announcements (Events facilitated by others):'''
* [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Europe/The European Destubathon|The European Destubathon]] – a stub improvement contest/editathon from 1–30 April 2025
'''Tip of the month:'''
* ''When creating biographies, don't forget to use [[Template:DEFAULTSORT]].<br>Accessible from "Wiki markup" at the foot of the page being edited,<br>it allows categories to be listed under the subject's family name rather than their first or given name.''
'''Moving the needle:''' ([https://humaniki.wmcloud.org/search statistics available via Humaniki tool])
* 24 Mar 2025: 20.070% of biographies on EN-WP are about women (2,057,083, 412,857 women)
* 27 Jan 2025: 20.031% (2,047,793 bios, 410,200 women)
Thank you if you contributed one or more of the 2,657 articles during this period!
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* [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Women in Red/New members|Become a member]]. You can always [[:en:Wikipedia:WikiProject Women in Red/Outreach/List|opt-out of notifications]].
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== Civility issue ==
Hi Deb,
So, I've asked the user Reywas92 to tone down with the aggressive interaction [[Special:Diff/1283355392|here]] but all I got was a [[Special:Diff/1283356529|snarky response]] and the jabby behaviors directed at editors over editorial disagreement is [[Special:Diff/1283445009|continuing]] which they should not be doing per [[WP:ICA]]. I see you've addressed them for behavioral issues here https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Log&logid=116259473 and they have multiple complaints on their talk page about civility issues. While I don't feel like it's at a point of starting an ANI over it, I feel it wouldn't do any good for me to ask them again directly. Can you assist? [[User:Graywalls|Graywalls]] ([[User talk:Graywalls|talk]]) 15:52, 1 April 2025 (UTC)
:I think it would also be a good idea for you to try to avoid him. When people are behaving like this, however frustrating their behaviour may be, it's sometimes better to give them enough rope, if you know what I mean. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 16:08, 1 April 2025 (UTC)
== Contest ==
Hi, the [[ Wikipedia:WikiProject Europe/The European Destubathon|Destubathon]] is off to a great start with nearly 300 articles in 2 days. So far only 2 articles for Wales I think. I remembered the work you did for the Awaken the Dragon contest, which was a lot of fun. Would be great to have you and a few of the WP:Wales editors on board, but no worries if busy. ♦ [[User talk:Dr. Blofeld|<span style="font-variant:small-caps;color:#aba67e">''Dr. Blofeld''</span>]] 16:28, 2 April 2025 (UTC)
:Yes, sorry - a bit busy but I'll try and join in. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 17:13, 2 April 2025 (UTC)
== Deleting of User:Asemota Pius/Sandbox ==
Hi Deb,
I got a notification of a deleted page called user:Asemota Pius/sandbox. "'''A page with this title has previously been moved or deleted"''' How can I rectify this and also change user name if possible?
Thank you. [[User:Asemota Pius|Asemota Pius]] ([[User talk:Asemota Pius|talk]]) 08:56, 7 April 2025 (UTC)
== Recreation of deleted page ==
Hi Deb, I thought I would let you know that Dr. Saleh J. Malaikah has remade the [[User:Dr. Saleh J. Malaikah/sandbox|draft]]. Thanks, [[User:CF-501 Falcon|'''''CF-501''''' Falcon]] ([[User talk:CF-501 Falcon|talk]] · [[Special:Contributions/CF-501_Falcon|contribs]]) 13:34, 7 April 2025 (UTC)
:Thank you! [[User:CF-501 Falcon|'''''CF-501''''' Falcon]] ([[User talk:CF-501 Falcon|talk]] · [[Special:Contributions/CF-501_Falcon|contribs]]) 17:11, 7 April 2025 (UTC)
== Administrators' newsletter – April 2025 ==
[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (March 2025).
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== A barnstar for you! ==
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== Sean Fay Wolfe Deleted Page ==
I recently saw that you deleted two pages that I created. My user page and the Sean Fay Wolfe page.
I was not aware that I am not allowed to put contact information in my user page as I made that years ago so I apologize for that. Edit: Is there a specific type of contact information that isn't allowed? As I was looking through some of the top editor's user pages to design my page around and I see that one of them has two social links in there.
But for the Sean Fay Wolfe page, could I have more clarification on why that was deleted? I contested it in it's talk page but saw no response on that. The reason that I created it was that I them and their books in the [[Wikipedia:Requested_articles/Arts_and_entertainment/Literature|literature requested pages]]. I also don't have a conflict of interest with the topic and only chose it since I have read one of their books in the past. Is there anything specific that I would need to changed to make it not seem like an advertisement? Since all it had was some basic information about them in an info box, what books he wrote and when they were published, and who published them. Similar to some other author pages. The only wording that I think would make someone thing its advertising is "bestselling" but only put that since I read that somewhere but can be removed if that was the cause. Thanks! --[[User:Tarna652|Tarna652]] ([[User talk:Tarna652|talk]]) 16:05, 12 April 2025 (UTC)
:The Sean Fay Wolfe article was deleted because the subject did not meet the [[Wikipedia:Notability|notability]] criteria for inclusion in Wikipedia. Multiple independent references are required for this. As to personal contact details, these are not expressly forbidden, but Wikipedia isn't a social media site so there is no reason for you to be encouraging others to contact you outside the communication channels already available, e.g. your Talk page, the Teahouse, etc. (You can of course e-mail any other contributor who has e-mail enabled through Wikipedia.) I'm not very familiar with GitHub, but it does appear to be for the exchange of professional knowledge and you could thus be said to be advertising your professional skills, which certainly isn't allowed. Let me know if you think I'm wrong on that one. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 20:33, 12 April 2025 (UTC)
::Thanks for the information. I will take a look into the notability criteria. The article had sources from two different websites. If I were to add more sources, would that then qualify? As there are many other news article referencing the subject. If not, that is fine and am mainly just wondering for future reference if I decide to take on any other article requests.
::And yeah I understand. Also honestly, I forgot exactly what was on my user page since it was made ages ago. All I remember is my Discord username and one other link and I presume that was my GitHub. And you are partially correct. It is mainly a place to upload and share code but can also be used as that so I understand. --[[User:Tarna652|Tarna652]] ([[User talk:Tarna652|talk]]) 22:39, 12 April 2025 (UTC)
:::Just please read the guidelines on creating articles - notability, conflict of interest, advertising and, most importantly, neutral point of view. Until you've done that, don't create articles in mainspace - use the [[Wikipedia:Articles for creation]] facility, submit for review and get useful advice; then your stuff is less likely to be deleted. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 08:37, 13 April 2025 (UTC)
==
You were kind enough to intervene at [[:User talk:Tiffany Johnson-Wilson]] with some sound advice. I have provided further advice but it only seems to have made matters worse - we now have a pseudo article on the User's page masquerading as an autobiography yet written by the over-zealous intern. Any suggestions ? Thanks <span style="background-color:lightblue">''''' [[User:Velella|Velella]] '''''</span><span style="background-color:lightblue"> <sup>''[[User talk:Velella|Velella]] Talk ''</sup> </span> 17:23, 15 April 2025 (UTC)
== Women in Red May 2025 ==
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'''Online events:'''
* ''New'': [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Women in Red/Meetup/337|Revolutionary women]] <big>|</big> [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Women in Red/Meetup/338|Alphabet run I & J]]
* ''Continuing, year-long initiatives'': [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Women in Red/Meetup/327|#1day1woman]] <big>|</big> [[:en:Wikipedia:WikiProject Women in Red/Meetup/326|Music]]
'''Announcements''' (events facilitated by others):
* [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Women in Green|WikiProject Women in Green]] - a [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Women in Green/Meetup/8|Good Article editathon]] from 1-31 May 2025
'''Progress''' ("moving the needle"):
* Statistics available via [https://humaniki.wmcloud.org/search Humaniki tool]. Thank you if you contributed one or more of the 1,269 articles during this period!
:* 21 Apr 2025: 20.090% of EN-WP biographies are about women (2,061,363; 414,126 women)
:* 24 Mar 2025: 20.070% (2,057,083 bios; 412,857 women)
'''Tip of the month:'''
* ''Those of you who experience harassment while trying to create or improve articles about women<br>are welcome to bring your problems to our attention on the [[Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Women in Red|Women in Red talk page]].''
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* Following [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase III/Administrator elections|an RfC]], [[WP:AELECT|administrator elections]] were permanently authorized on a five-month schedule. The next election will be scheduled soon; see [[Wikipedia talk:Administrator elections]] for more information. This is an alternate process to the [[WP:RfA|RfA process]] and does not replace the latter.
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* [[Wikipedia:Requests_for_comment/AI_images|An RfC]] has resulted in [[WP:AIGI|a broad prohibition]] on the use of AI-generated images in articles. A few common-sense exceptions are recognized.
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== Deletion of User: RalphKerle article. ==
Hi Deb, Thank you for your advice on this. I will rework the submission and submit it through the Wikipaedia Articles for Creation facility. A quick question.The submission was clearly not detailed enough to be accepted. If i was to expand it with much more detail including links to academic publications, I have 74 mentions on Academia.edu, will that assist does that make it more relevant. I'm a newbie and just trying to work through the correct procedures. And not waste people's time. [[User:Ralphkerle|Ralphkerle]] ([[User talk:Ralphkerle|talk]]) 00:58, 7 May 2025 (UTC)
:The short answer is - nothing you wrote yourself demonstrates notability. But in any case, you shouldn't be writing about yourself (see [[Wikipedia:Autobiography]]), and the article was deleted for advertising, which has nothing to do with its length. I've just deleted your other main contribution, because it's about a company you run and it's written in a promotional style, in contravention of the [[Wikipedia:Neutral point of view]] policy. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 07:17, 7 May 2025 (UTC)
:PS. The reference to The Daily Telegraph in the draft links to a completely different article from the one you cited. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 07:17, 7 May 2025 (UTC)
== Why was my biography deleted? ==
I asked someone to move my biography from sandbox to wikipedia yesterday. Why was my biography deleted? I sourced all names and locations. There is no adjectives used to promote only facts, dates etc. What do I need to do to have my biography published like many other artists? [[User:GuyleneS|GuyleneS]] ([[User talk:GuyleneS|talk]]) 13:02, 7 May 2025 (UTC)
:You need to be [[Wikipedia:Notability|notable]], and you ''must not'' post your CV. Please read the guidelines, especially [[Wikipedia:Autobiography]]. If you have come to Wikipedia just to promote yourself, we don't want your contributions. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 13:06, 7 May 2025 (UTC)
== Topic "Robert Day (Author) ==
Hi Deb, I had submitted the draft for review. Why was it deleted? I am open for suggestions but deleting the draft completely doesn't seem right. Can you please reinstate the draft so we can improve it? Thanks [[User:Manyaday1911|Manyaday1911]] ([[User talk:Manyaday1911|talk]]) 22:08, 12 May 2025 (UTC)
:Who is "we"? If you have read the guidelines you will be aware that any Wikipedia ID must be used by only one person. It's also fairly obvious that you are closely connected with the subject, yet you have chosen not to follow the instructions in the message I left on your Talk page. Instead you have come here, as a complete novice, to suggest that ''I'' have done something wrong. Try again. [[Wikipedia:Requests for undeletion|Request undeletion]] if you want further confirmation of where you've gone wrong. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 07:06, 13 May 2025 (UTC)
::The article was sent for review to receive feedback, edits, and enhancements. I appreciate your input, but outright deleting it is not helpful. [[User:Manyaday1911|Manyaday1911]] ([[User talk:Manyaday1911|talk]]) 12:40, 13 May 2025 (UTC)
:::If you create a draft whose main purpose is to promote its subject, you can ''always'' expect it to be summarily deleted. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 12:58, 13 May 2025 (UTC)
== Sock returned ==
Gooday Deb - I hope all is well with you. I recently logged in as I had a bot email informing me that two non-free images had been removed from mainspace and would be deleted in seven days. Looking at the article/images, I noticed a new registration had removed one of 'my' images, replaced by another from a Commons-only uploader (registered during the block, IIRC). This was the second time it's occurred, so I knew whom it was. IP addresses have also been used. The SPI was/is [[Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Sutton12/Archive]] (you were involved) and I know it's difficult to add new suspected socks to an archived case; if you could advise, I'll research the commonalities (also quotes archaic books, including throwing refs at pre-existing prose, so I'll try advanced searching). Thanks.-- [[User:Rocknrollmancer|Rocknrollmancer]] ([[User talk:Rocknrollmancer|talk]]) 00:27, 15 May 2025 (UTC)
I've just learned an entire subsection has been deleted (via a wl not working), -3462 bytes, cir phone user, but have left as is for now.--[[User:Rocknrollmancer|Rocknrollmancer]] ([[User talk:Rocknrollmancer|talk]]) 01:49, 15 May 2025 (UTC)
:Well, while it's difficult to add them, it's not impossible. Perhaps better just give me the details and I can maybe do a temporary block while you try to sort it out. I'm on the road this weekend so I may not be able to get to it till next week, but I'll do my best to help. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 07:33, 15 May 2025 (UTC)
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Hi Deb,
I have amended the Carr Bank Park references please can you look at them for me?
Many thanks
Matt [[User:MatthewDavid41|MatthewDavid41]] ([[User talk:MatthewDavid41|talk]]) 22:28, 15 May 2025 (UTC)
:Hi. The citations still have not been formatted correctly. Please read [[Wikipedia:Citing sources]]. Also, who is Stanton? There's not much point in saying that something was "built by Stanton". If Stanton's full name isn't even known, you may as well leave it out as it adds nothing to the information in the article. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 08:20, 20 May 2025 (UTC)
::Hi Deb, all has been done, please can you check, many thanks Matthew [[User:MatthewDavid41|MatthewDavid41]] ([[User talk:MatthewDavid41|talk]]) 11:05, 20 May 2025 (UTC)
== Speedy deletion nomination of User:Mr.Ritvik/sandbox ==
Hello Deb,
I have writing about myself, Can you guide me whats i can do to create it and how to manage it can you look at them for me and connect me?
Thanks [[User:Mr.Ritvik|Mr.Ritvik]] ([[User talk:Mr.Ritvik|talk]]) 15:32, 22 May 2025 (UTC)
:As I explained on your Talk page, you are not allowed to write about yourself. See [[Wikipedia:Autobiography]]. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 07:09, 23 May 2025 (UTC)
== [[Wikipedia:The World Destubathon|The World Destubathon]] ==
You are invited to participate in The World Destubathon. It's currently planned for June 16-July 13, partly due to me having hayfever during that period and not wanting to run it throughout July or August in the hotter summer and will be run then unless multiple editors object. There is currently $3338 going into it, with $500 the top prize. As 250 countries and entities is too much to patrol, entries will be by user, but there is $500 going into prizes for editors covering the most countries. Sign up if interested! ♦ [[User talk:Dr. Blofeld|<span style="font-variant:small-caps;color:#aba67e">''Dr. Blofeld''</span>]]
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'''Online events:'''
* ''New'': [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Women in Red/Meetup/339|LGBTQ+]] <big>|</big> [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Women in Red/Meetup/340|Alphabet run K & L]]
* ''Continuing, year-long initiatives'': [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Women in Red/Meetup/327|#1day1woman]] <big>|</big> [[:en:Wikipedia:WikiProject Women in Red/Meetup/326|Music]]
'''Announcements''':
* '''Who are the most overlooked and interesting Women in Red?''' We've no idea,<br>but we're putting together our ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Women in Red/100 Women|list of the 100 most interesting ex-Women in Red]]''.<br>We are creating the list to celebrate '''10 years of Women in Red''' and we hope to present it at Wikimania.<br>We are ignoring the obvious, so do you have a name or subject we should consider?<br>Can you suggest a DYK style hook?<br>If you are shy about editing that page, you are welcome to add ideas and comments on the [[Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Women in Red/100 Women|talk page]].
* [[Wikipedia:The World Destubathon|The World Destubathon]], 16 June - 13 July, 2025
'''Progress''' ("moving the needle"):
* Statistics available via [https://humaniki.wmcloud.org/search Humaniki tool]. Thank you if you contributed one or more of the 1,492 articles during this period!
:* 19 May 2025: 20.114% of EN-WP biographies are about women (2,066,280; 415,618 women)
:* 21 Apr 2025: 20.090% (2,061,363 bios; 414,126 women)
'''Tip of the month:'''
* ''Every language Wikipedia has its own policies regarding [[WP:N|notability]] and [[WP:RS|reliable sources]].<br>Before translating an article from one language Wikipedia into English Wikipedia, research<br>the subject and verify that the translated article will meet English Wikipedia's policy requirements.''
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* [[Wikipedia:Village pump (WMF)/Archive 10#RfC: Adopting a community position on WMF AI development|An RfC]] is open to determine whether the English Wikipedia community should adopt a position on AI development by the [[Wikimedia Foundation|WMF]] and its affiliates.
[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Technical news'''
* A new feature called '''[[metawiki:Special:MyLanguage/Community Wishlist Survey 2023/Multiblocks|Multiblocks]]''' will be deployed on English Wikipedia on the week of June 2. See [[Wikipedia:Administrators%27_noticeboard#c-Sannita_(WMF)-20250515103500-Deployment_of_Multiblocks_on_this_wiki_on_June_2-4|the relevant announcement on the administrators' noticeboard]].
*[[WP:HISTMERGE|History merges]] performed using the [[Special:Mergehistory|mergehistory special page]] are now logged at both the source and destination, rather than just the source as previously, after [[Wikipedia:Village pump (proposals)/Archive 216#RfC: Log the use of the HistMerge tool at both the merge target and merge source|this RFC]] and the resolution of [[phab:T118132|T118132]].
[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
* An arbitration case named ''[[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Indian military history|Indian military history]]'' has been opened. Evidence submissions for this case close on 8 June.
[[File:Info Simple bw.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Miscellaneous'''
* Voting for the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Universal Code of Conduct/Coordinating Committee/Election/2025|Universal Code of Conduct Coordinating Committee (U4C)]] election is open until 17 June 2025. Read the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Universal Code of Conduct/Coordinating Committee/Election/2025#Voting|voting page on Meta-Wiki]] and '''[[m:Special:SecurePoll/vote/403|cast your vote here!]]'''
* An [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Articles for creation/June 2025 Backlog Drive|'''Articles for Creation backlog drive''']] is happening in June 2025, with over 1,600 drafts awaiting review from the past two months. In addition to AfC participants, all administrators and new page patrollers can help review using the Yet Another AFC Helper Script, which can be enabled in the [[Special:Preferences#mw-prefsection-gadgets|Gadgets settings]]. [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Articles for creation/June 2025 Backlog Drive/Participants|'''Sign up here to participate!''']]
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== My Sandbox Deleted ==
My sandbox page was deleted. I want to draft a new version with a neutral point of view and adding more sources. Can you advise what to do ?
Thanks @[[User:Travelsquadlk|Travelsquadlk]] [[User:Travelsquadlk|trsqdlk]] 06:54, 7 June 2025 (UTC)
:I'd advise you to declare your [[Wikipedia:COI|conflict of interest]] and then read [[Wikipedia:Neutral point of view]] before you attempt any further edits of any kind. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 07:23, 7 June 2025 (UTC)
::Shall i disclose this in my user/talk page ? [[User:Travelsquadlk|trsqdlk]] 09:16, 7 June 2025 (UTC)
:::Yes. There are instructions on the COI page: [[Wikipedia:COI#How to disclose a COI]]. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 12:44, 7 June 2025 (UTC)
== Deleted Junior Afolabi Salokun article ==
Hello Deb, Kindly help me restore my previously deleted article so I can quickly edit it to become wikipedia compliant please. I have learnt and realized what was missing and I'm ready to fix it immediately. Many thanks. [[User:Greatgift535|Greatgift535]] ([[User talk:Greatgift535|talk]]) 15:56, 7 June 2025 (UTC)
:Sorry, no. I don't restore promotional content. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 16:00, 7 June 2025 (UTC)
== A
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|style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 3px;" | Thanks for [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Log&logid=170314207 blocking this user] very fast [[User:DinhHuy2010|DinhHuy2010]] <span class="plainlinks">([[User talk:DinhHuy2010|talk]] <b>·</b> [[Special:Contribs/DinhHuy2010|contribs]] <b>·</b> [[Special:Log/DinhHuy2010|logs]] <b>·</b> [[Special:Log/rights/DinhHuy2010|rights]] <b>·</b> [[Special:EmailUser/DinhHuy2010|email]] <b>·</b> [[User:DinhHuy2010/sandbox|sandbox]] <b>·</b> [[Special:WhatLinksHere/User:DinhHuy2010|links to user page]] <b>·</b> [[sulutil:DinhHuy2010|global contribs]])</span> 11:13, 10 June 2025 (UTC)
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Hi
Unfortunately you deleted my page or some of its content, kindly let me know what I’ve did wrong to correct it since I am get paid to do this page from the celeberty her self and I’ve the full authority to use her data
kindly for your advice and help moreover my user is blocked as well in Wikimedia
appreciate your swift support and help
Regards ,
Hani Saleh [[User:NUJ001|NUJ001]] ([[User talk:NUJ001|talk]]) 15:22, 12 June 2025 (UTC)
:Seriously? You think that the fact you're getting paid is an excuse? See [[Wikipedia:Paid editing]]. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 15:51, 12 June 2025 (UTC)
== Hey Deb ==
Hi Deb,
I apologies for my miss understanding,
kindly find my disclosure comment in my user page
please advice if I did sth wrong and let me know what to do exactly guide me
regards,
Hani Saleh [[User:NUJ001|NUJ001]] ([[User talk:NUJ001|talk]]) 19:15, 12 June 2025 (UTC)
:Why should I
::I dont understand whats the reason for this attack like I stole sth from u, I wasnt know that its for free I didnt get paid to my self we trust a company and its appears legal but in fact was fake, I am involved now since i am the mediator , So I tried to do it with my self and u blocked me also in wikimedia as well, So I took an online course and he didnt covered all the areas
::so now I just want to know what suppose to do Ive read the instructions it said that I’ve to be authorised from client so how to do that? Moreover how to not blocked again.
::Thank you [[User:NUJ001|NUJ001]] ([[User talk:NUJ001|talk]]) 09:40, 13 June 2025 (UTC)
:::There is nothing in the guidelines to suggest that "it said that I’ve to be authorised from client". Authorisation is not mentioned at all in the article I referred you to. In fact, it would ''not'' be a good thing as we wouldn't want your client to be involved in an article about themselves. [[Wikipedia:Paid editing (essay)|This article]] may help you understand better, and also [[Wikipedia:Paid editing (guideline)|this one]]. Maybe your poor English is making it difficult for you to understand. But I'm still not prepared to do anything further to help you or the fake agency you used. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 12:42, 13 June 2025 (UTC)
::::"Dear Deb,
::::Hope you are doing well,
::::Greetings. I am Nojoud Al-Rumaihi. I have reviewed the above conversations and apologize for the misunderstanding and misuse of the page. Unfortunately, I was a victim by a fraudulent company that claimed to create a Wikipedia page for me, and they didn't follow wikipedia rules.
::::So may I ask if I'll created a new user, I intend to create a page for myself, adhering to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines step by step."
::::Best Regards,
::::Nojoud [[User:NUJ001|NUJ001]] ([[User talk:NUJ001|talk]]) 16:39, 15 June 2025 (UTC)
:::::Please ''don't'' create a page for yourself. See [[Wikipedia:Autobiography]]. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 17:10, 15 June 2025 (UTC)
== Request for undeletion of AURAK article ==
Deb, I am requesting undeletion of the AURAK article so that I can fix the issues. I understand why it was deleted (G11), but I am fully committed to rewriting it neutrally, removing promotional tone, and adding reliable, independent sources to meet notability requirements.
AURAK meets Wikipedia’s notability guidelines with coverage in independent sources like:
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/discover-excellence-in-education-at-the-american-university-of-ras-al-khaimah
https://www.wam.ae/en/article/hszrhsx8-american-university-ras-khaimah-appoints-new
https://education-uae.com/aurak-joins-handful-of-worlds-universities-with-qs-5-stars-plus-rating/
https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/auraks-academic-excellence-is-reflected-in-its-international-accreditation-1.1587990420036
https://www.dubaiglobalnews.com/2023/05/09/269524/
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200514005442/en/AURAK-Plans-to-Introduce-Four-New-Programs-in-the-Fall-2020 [[User:ManozRavula|ManozRavula]] ([[User talk:ManozRavula|talk]]) 08:15, 23 June 2025 (UTC)
:Hi. If you're committed to writing it properly, and you know what was wrong with it, then just write a new version (a version that meets the guidelines) in draft and wait for it to be reviewed. Don't forget to declare any [[Wikipedia:COI|conflict of interest]]. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 15:14, 23 June 2025 (UTC)
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Hi .I would like to know the reaesons why my article has been moved over to draftspace so that i can inprove on them. [[User:Sono.qualcuno931|Sono.qualcuno931]] ([[User talk:Sono.qualcuno931|talk]]) 16:02, 23 June 2025 (UTC)
:The article was poorly written, short on context and didn't contain enough independent references. It needs a lot of work before it will be ready. You need to submit it for review because you don't have enough experience to judge whether it is ready for article space. When it is reviewed, you will get comments from other editors to tell you what you need to do to put it right. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 18:13, 23 June 2025 (UTC)
== Women in Red July 2025 ==
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'''Online events:'''
* ''New'': [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Women in Red/Meetup/341|Alphabet run M & N]] <big>|</big> [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Women in Red/Meetup/342|Women in Red turns 10]] <big>|</big> [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Women in Red/Meetup/343|Kenya]]
* ''Continuing, year-long initiatives'': [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Women in Red/Meetup/327|#1day1woman]] <big>|</big> [[:en:Wikipedia:WikiProject Women in Red/Meetup/326|Music]]
'''Announcements''':
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== Recreated? ==
Do you know if [[Draft:Kavithaja Thera]] a recreation of the user's previous draft you deleted last week, and/or of the deleted [[User:Rev. Kavithaja/Sample page]]? Otherwise I think it's a COI CV and will nominate it as such if it isn't the duplicate I suspect it is. [[User:Zinnober9|Zinnober9]] ([[User talk:Zinnober9|talk]]) 15:33, 14 July 2025 (UTC)
:Yes, it's almost identical and either way it's advertising. I'll speedy it. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 17:36, 14 July 2025 (UTC)
::Thanks for checking and addressing! [[User:Zinnober9|Zinnober9]] ([[User talk:Zinnober9|talk]]) 20:39, 14 July 2025 (UTC)
== https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prasan_Bir_Singh_Kansakar ==
I was surprised to see the final admin response on this article. Another page was deleted by you. COI was obvious. Editor didnt answer your question regarding COI. Article also met A7, which I should have tagged. But i want to ask you , with due respect, Admin dealing with such cases should not consider these facts. Unnecessarily it will go for AFd. I have seen your quick and genuine response for my previous tags, that why seeking your views. I also know it was a borderline G11. but in totality, should have been deleted. Thanks. [[User:Rahmatula786|Rahmatula786]] ([[User talk:Rahmatula786|talk]]) 12:07, 18 July 2025 (UTC)
:You seem to be assuming that I am not going to delete it. I was allowing time for the creator to respond to my question before making a decision. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 12:28, 18 July 2025 (UTC)
::sorry u misunderstood me. you are best so far i have seen. the admin who declined speedy tag. i was pointing towards him. i mentioned final admin who addressed CSD. sorry if i hurt u by not clearly putting my words. take care sir. [[User:Rahmatula786|Rahmatula786]] ([[User talk:Rahmatula786|talk]]) 13:51, 18 July 2025 (UTC)
:::No, that's okay. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 13:53, 18 July 2025 (UTC)
== Michael kelly telecom ==
What is required to have his bio listed [[User:Alphaspectrum|Alphaspectrum]] ([[User talk:Alphaspectrum|talk]]) 18:01, 23 July 2025 (UTC)
:If this person meets the [[Wikipedia:Notability]] requirements, any article about him must be written by someone who has no connection with him. The only thing you can realistically do is to submit a request, as described [[Wikipedia:Requested articles|here]]. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 18:44, 23 July 2025 (UTC)
== Women in Red August 2025 ==
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== Draft:CaseOh ==
The draft was deleted by you per G5, even though major contributions were done by other people, at least by me. Please undelete the page or explain the situation in detail. Thanks in advance. [[User:Dabmasterars|Dabmasterars]] ([[User talk:Dabmasterars|talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Dabmasterars|contribs]]) 09:13, 5 August 2025 (UTC)
:Hi. There was a page in mainspace by the same title, which was currently under discussion. I don't understand why it should have been in draft at the same time, but the history is very confusing. As you'll probably be aware, the draft has in the past been used by socks to avoid scrutiny, and has been rejected multiple times for multiple reasons. I'll undelete the most recent version, purely so that other admins can view the history and the multiple warnings. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 12:03, 5 August 2025 (UTC)
::It's been moved back and forth between draftspace and mainspace (and speedied and deleted at AfD) several times, logging creation/deletions each time, making it look rather like spaghetti. It's even had at least one other namespace adding a (descriptor) as a workaround for salt, plus a sandbox, that were both deleted. It's helpful to have a singular draftspace reserved for those interested in contributing about this subject. An AfC reviewer can request admin assistance if it becomes approvable. Thank you, Deb, for so much of your help and attention! [[User:JFHJr|JFHJr]] ([[User talk:JFHJr|㊟]]) 03:50, 6 August 2025 (UTC)
:::I've made a somewhat inverse request at [[Infinite Lists]]. Thank you in advance for any feedback! [[User:JFHJr|JFHJr]] ([[User talk:JFHJr|㊟]]) 16:28, 10 August 2025 (UTC)
== For page you moved: Don Bosco School, Darbhanga ==
Can you help me with editing and identifying exactly what counts as promotional content or language? I've provided references—this isn't promotional; it's about a school in Darbhanga, Bihar, which has been documented in numerous news articles. [[User:EkRahgir|EkRahgir]] ([[User talk:EkRahgir|talk]]) 12:46, 7 August 2025 (UTC)
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== Speedy deletion of the WHX Dubai page. ==
Hi Deb.
This WHX Dubai page was created to replace the current page for [[Arab Health]] as this event is the new name for Arab Health.
I tried to keep the language and citations as close as possible to the existing Arab Health page. The current Arab Health page also has a notice to be updated, which this page did. I also tried to only write facts about the event since the existing page also did the same.
Would it be better to just amend the current Arab Health page with up-to-date information with the new event name in the title. The page URL would have to remain the same though, which is what I was trying to avoid.
Thanks,
Mike. [[User:Webbyyy|Webbyyy]] ([[User talk:Webbyyy|talk]]) 08:10, 11 August 2025 (UTC)
:Unfortunately the replacement article was written in a promotional style. Yes, you can update the Arab Health page and move it to your proposed new title, leaving a redirect. But please be careful to abide by the [[Wikipedia:Neutral point of view]] this time. Repeatedly including promotional wording can lead to editors being permanently blocked, whether or not they have declared their conflict of interest. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 08:48, 11 August 2025 (UTC)
== Hi Deb - JoeCPDX2025 here... about your notes on my 1st submission ==
Thanks for leaving a note on my 1st attempt at an article. I am new here... and wasn't trying to create an advert. I'm very open to fixing this. I tried and appeared to have failed miserably at being factual about them, and tried hard not to write an advert. [It may not appear so, but I read the tutorials and tried to avoid biased statements or any kind of promotion that what the do is good, better, or whatever].
I have no relationship ITIS. FWIW I'm a retired engineering director and later GM in the HW business. I live in Portland, OR in the US. But I've followed this little company since it started. I was fascinated by a tech start up in start-up unfriendly Germany and Europe. I do know the founder - he was the US correspondent for CHIP Magazine when I was at Tseng Labs in the early 1990s. That is how I came to follow them.
I thought that was interesting and notable - but get the feedback. Do you have suggestions of what I can do to resolve?
-Joe [[User:JoeCPDX2025|JoeCPDX2025]] ([[User talk:JoeCPDX2025|talk]]) 15:33, 12 August 2025 (UTC)
:Let's take a look at your article. Almost all the paragraphs are unreferenced, but you have included statements and phrases that are blatantly promotional, such as: "ITIS AG product portfolio today builds upon the longevity, maintainability, and supportability benefits of open-source enterprise software", etc; "Optimized support"; "Their novel implementation included..."; "created helpful modules"; and so on. None of these are backed up with references to independent sources. Lots of sentences start with "Today", something that is typical of advertisements but very uncommon in neutral articles. You've repeatedly referred to the founder as "Mr. Lorenz" rather than "Lorenz". All in all, the draft reads like something you copied from the company's own literature.
:You could read [[Wikipedia:NPOV tutorial]] as a starting point. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 15:54, 12 August 2025 (UTC)
::Thanks for the fast response, Deb. I'll do as suggested and look to resubmit, including another walk through the tutorial.
::I'll clean up the grammer and style - that should be straightforward. I'm far more concerned about making sure I stick to information and not promotion in context. [[User:JoeCPDX2025|JoeCPDX2025]] ([[User talk:JoeCPDX2025|talk]]) 18:38, 12 August 2025 (UTC)
:::It's best not to use the subject's own website and information supplied by them. Stick to third-party sources. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 07:39, 13 August 2025 (UTC)
== Draft Doubts ==
Hey @[[User:Deb|Deb]], I hope everything’s alright. I came here to seek your guidance on finding article topics. I found a topic on the Alaska Triangle, and during my research, I gathered quite a few sources, maybe even more than enough, so I created a draft here: [[Draft:Alaska Triangle]]. However, I later discovered that an article with a similar title had been deleted three times, which makes me unsure how to proceed. I have collected multiple sources that I consider reliable and in-depth, but I wanted to get your advice before moving forward. [[User:JesusisGreat7|<span style="color:#FFD700;font-weight:bold">Jesus</span> <span style="color:#B0B0B0">isGreat7</span> <span style="color:#fff">☾⋆</span>]] | [[User talk:JesusisGreat7|<span style="color:#F5F5DC;font-style:italic">Ping Me</span>]] 08:16, 15 August 2025 (UTC)
:I've just checked the deleted version, and I found the record of the most recent deletion discussion, which you can see [[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Alaska Triangle (2nd nomination)|here]] if you haven't already. Your version is a lot better than the one that was deleted, which doesn't necessarily mean it will be accepted, but it does mean no one should mistake you for a sock. So by all means submit it for review. If it doesn't pass, at least you will get some meaningful feedback. [[User:Deb|Deb]] ([[User talk:Deb#top|talk]]) 11:57, 15 August 2025 (UTC)
== Neutral???? ==
Hi Deb,
I have done a first draft and wanted your opinion of the neutrality factor. I've cut out all the fluff in the references section, so there isn't much there. I really just wanted your opinion on the tone. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draft:FoodTok_TV [[User:Cazenave8989|Cazenave8989]] ([[User talk:Cazenave8989|talk]]) 22:56, 16 August 2025 (UTC)
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