User talk:Nirvanatoday

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This user's unblock request has been reviewed by an administrator, who declined the request. Other administrators may also review this block, but should not override the decision without good reason (see the blocking policy).

Nirvanatoday (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

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Request reason:

Peace

Decline reason:

Uh... OK, but you aren't blocked. SQL^{Query me!} 23:00, 25 May 2018 (UTC)

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Request reason:

I'm in China and I use a SSH to access Wikipedia. 159.65.0.0/16 has been blocked (disabled) by SQL

Accept reason:

As the only reason your previous IPBE was removed was for inactivity, I have restored it per your request. Jezebel's Ponyo^{bons mots} 16:36, 29 May 2018 (UTC)

I will not review this block again - as obviously I set it. But you're going to want to request IP Block Exemption. The instructions to request IPBE can be found at this page. The heading you'll want to follow is "Used for anonymous proxy editing". SQL^{Query me!} 04:37, 28 May 2018 (UTC)

I am exactly requesting this on my account. I had it earlier, but it seems it has been removed. ~Love | Peace | Care without any differences.. 04:39, 28 May 2018 (UTC)

Just in case you didn't read the instructions page I linked, it reads:

Who may request

An editor who has genuine and exceptional need, and can be trusted not to abuse the right.

How to request

Email the functionaries team or contact a CheckUser directly, explaining why you need to edit via anonymous proxies. Administrators who are contacted through other means may need to consult a checkuser to confirm the problem.

I believe you qualify for 'need', the way forward would be to Email the functionaries team or contact a CheckUser directly. SQL^{Query me!} 04:41, 28 May 2018 (UTC)

Understood. Thanks for the guidance. I have built a strong social media site for Sri Lankans and hoping to get people to add more content for Sri Lanka/related wiki and Chinese info. ~Love | Peace | Care without any differences.. 04:47, 28 May 2018 (UTC)

Nomination of Shani Calyaneratne Karunaratne for deletion

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Are there any sources in non-English languages about this person? I noticed that she's also written articles. I wonder if maybe there's more coverage in other languages. Megalibrarygirl (talk) 16:17, 24 February 2019 (UTC)

There should be articles written in Chinese and Sinhala. However, I'm using a little bit of my time to check proper sources before adding them to Wikipedia ~Love | Peace | Care without any differences.. 04:15, 25 February 2019 (UTC)

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I think I managed to do that. NirvanaToday^t@lk 13:57, 27 February 2019 (UTC)

Good Shed Bus Station, Kandy moved to draftspace

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This is the main bus stand in Kandy city. NirvanaToday^t@lk 21:50, 6 March 2019 (UTC)

Your submission at Articles for creation: Good Shed Bus Station, Kandy (March 7)

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Dan arndt (talk) 08:46, 7 March 2019 (UTC)

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Your submission at Articles for creation: Good Shed Bus Station, Kandy (March 7)

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Dan arndt (talk) 11:12, 7 March 2019 (UTC)

Good Shed Bus Station, Kandy

The key issue is the need for ‘significant coverage’ in multiple independent secondary sources not a series of mentions in passing. I am happy to see if I can find any supporting information that will assist in establishing the bus station’s notability. Dan arndt (talk) 11:17, 7 March 2019 (UTC)

This is the second largest bus stand in Sri Lanka which is currently undergoing massive changes. What sort of supporting information other than all those sources you're looking for? NirvanaToday^t@lk 11:19, 7 March 2019 (UTC)

Just because a source includes the term, ‘Goods Shed Bus Station’, doesn’t mean this is significant coverage. Details about the structure itself, when it was built, who built it, where it is, what bus lines it services, any notable events that occurred there etc, would go a long way to determining its notability. Dan arndt (talk) 11:23, 7 March 2019 (UTC)

Now I understand. Thanks for taking time NirvanaToday^t@lk 11:42, 7 March 2019 (UTC)

Ok, now we need to sort the chaff from the wheat. Need to build known facts into the article with supporting references and get rid of all the extraneous references you’ve added that are just mentions in passing. Dan arndt (talk) 02:26, 9 March 2019 (UTC)

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Draft:Sugath Rathnayaka

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Your draft article, Draft:Good Shed Bus Station, Kandy

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Happy New Year, Nirvanatoday!

Happy New Year!

Nirvanatoday,
Have a prosperous, productive and enjoyable New Year, and thanks for your contributions to Wikipedia.
Abishe (talk) 15:39, 1 January 2024 (UTC)

Thank you and wish you the same, Abishe. – NirvanaToday^t@lk 23:51, 1 January 2024 (UTC)

Thank you. Sorry for the late reply. – NirvanaToday^t@lk 05:51, 1 May 2024 (UTC)

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Abishe (talk) 15:39, 1 January 2024 (UTC)