User:Oshwah/TalkPageArchives/2017-01

Happy New Year Oshwah!
Happy New Year! Hello Oshwah: Thanks for all of your contributions to improve the encyclopedia for Wikipedia's readers, and have a happy and enjoyable New Year! Cheers, JustBerry (talk) 00:34, 1 January 2017 (UTC) Send New Year cheer by adding {{subst:Oshwah}} to user talk pages with a friendly message. ''MIA on IRC all day... Happy New Year!'' --JustBerry (talk) 00:34, 1 January 2017 (UTC)

Happy New Year, Oshwah!


Happy New Year! Oshwah, Have a prosperous, productive and enjoyable New Year, and thanks for your contributions to Wikipedia. --  Dane talk  02:21, 1 January 2017 (UTC)


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Happy New Year, Oshwah!


Happy New Year! Oshwah, Have a prosperous, productive and enjoyable New Year, and thanks for your contributions to Wikipedia.

SA 13 Bro (talk) 12:37, 1 January 2017 (UTC)

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Happy New Year, Oshwah!


Happy New Year! Oshwah, Have a prosperous, productive and enjoyable New Year, and thanks for your contributions to Wikipedia.

 Class 455 ( talk  | stand clear of the doors!)''' 18:29, 1 January 2017 (UTC)

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Happy New Year, Oshwah!


Happy New Year! Oshwah, Have a prosperous, productive and enjoyable New Year, and thanks for your contributions to Wikipedia.

— MRD2014 (Happy New Year!) 19:59, 1 January 2017 (UTC)

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Happy New Year, Oshwah!


Happy New Year! Oshwah, Have a prosperous, productive and enjoyable New Year, and thanks for your contributions to Wikipedia.

-- The Voidwalker  Whispers 20:01, 1 January 2017 (UTC)

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Happy New Year, Oshwah!


Happy New Year! Oshwah, Have a prosperous, productive and enjoyable New Year, and thanks for your contributions to Wikipedia.

Donner60 (talk) 23:24, 1 January 2017 (UTC)

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Happy Arbitrary Time-Point, Oshwah!


Happy Arbitrary Point in Time! Oshwah, None of this small-time, chemical-based fireworks stuff. Have a wild, enjoyable, exciting, and memorable New Year (or whatever), and thank you for everything! The best thing about this, is you can celebrate anytime you wish! (And, it's OK if I'm late.)

Jim1138 (talk) 10:10, 2 January 2017 (UTC)

Terrance Dean
I must have been too close to the fireworks as my brain is fried. Would you please take a look at. Mr. Dean himself (apparently) requested that I take a look at and remove some erroneous information from the article on him. The message he left on my talk page. Cheers and happy arbitrary time-point! Jim1138 (talk) 10:10, 2 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Please don't edit other people's posts. I've reverted your changes to Donner's post directly above but have kept this section as is. Mr rnddude (talk) 10:34, 2 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Thanks. I intended to copy/paste and modify Donner60's post, but evidently forgot the paste part... Thanks. Jim1138 (talk) 22:50, 2 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Hi Jim1138 - You could have him make an edit request on the article's talk page if he wants to avoid COI and have his edit reviewed first... especially if you're not 100% sure.  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   00:40, 4 January 2017 (UTC)

Mail call
Chris "WarMachineWildThing"  Talk to me 09:36, 2 January 2017 (UTC)

January 2017
Dear Oshwah:

I’m responding to your message about my edits to “Michael Eury” (me) being removed as they do not conform to Wikipedia policy.

I have grave concerns about the current “Michael Eury” Wikipedia entry, as it takes information out of context in a way that is professionally harmful to me.

Regarding my employment at DC Comics and Dark Horse Comics, it cites my reasons for leaving the companies without mentioning any of my accomplishments there.

Additionally, the entry is out of date, ignoring much of my work of the past decade.

I would like to share a draft of a revision with you and would appreciate your guidance on how to proceed. Thank you.

— Preceding unsigned comment added by Michael Eury (talk • contribs)
 * should post your suggestions on the article's talk page with —&thinsp;JJMC89&thinsp; (T·C) 00:35, 4 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Agreed with JJMC89. This is the best way to proceed and without violating any Wikipedia policies or guidelines.  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   00:42, 4 January 2017 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

 * Hi 7&amp;6=thirteen! Thanks for the barnstar, and you're very welcome! Please feel free to email me if you see any more edits that you believe should be rev del'd and I'll be happy to take a look at them. Cheers! :-)  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   18:48, 3 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Will do. Streisand effect makes that the best course. BLP and defamation are a real threat to us as an organization.  So we need to undo the edits, RevDel them, and block the offending vandals.  Need to cover that s*** up, kind of like Kitty litter.  7&amp;6=thirteen (☎) 18:55, 3 January 2017 (UTC)

Likelovewiki
Hi Oshwah. (talk • contribs • deleted contribs • nuke contribs • [ logs] • [ edit filter log] • block user • [ block log]) is creating articles that seem very promotional in nature, including Tiger Pan, which has been recreated. They haven't responded to warnings. I'm not sure if a block is required yet (although it really does feel like a spam account to me), but would you mind salting Tiger Pan? Thanks! agt x 18:14, 3 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Looks like the page was deleted. If creation continues, let me know.  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   12:02, 4 January 2017 (UTC)

Jio
Hi Oshawh. Mistake? thanks. -- zzuuzz (talk) 10:17, 4 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Zzuuzz - HA! Yes! I guess the protection changes I made didn't save? Weird. Oh well... Fixed -- thanks! :-)  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   10:21, 4 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Aaaaand I'm a moron! I just realized what I did. Wow..... I'm a dunce....  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   10:25, 4 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Thanks, it's surprisingly common. I figure it's usually best to let the admin who's already done the hard work sort it out. -- zzuuzz (talk) 10:29, 4 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Zzuuzz - I should be thanking you, lol. I appreciate you for giving me a heads up and for beating me to fixing it :-)  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   10:30, 4 January 2017 (UTC)

1676 1681 Russo Turkish War
You sent me warning me but this isn't fear. Because Ottoman Empire won this war. Ottoman Empire captured Russian territory South Ukraine and the Chigirin and this until to next 1686 1700 Russo Türkish War. Historiker123454 (talk) 12:00, 5 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Historiker123454 - If that's the case, you need to discuss this on the article's talk page with the editors who have reverted your changes, and provide reliable sources to establish verifiability with your claims. Edit warring in place of this (proper dispute resolution) is not allowed and is disruptive to the project. I urge you to take my advice and spend time with reviewing Wikipedia's policies and guidelines and making sure that you understand them. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask me them. I'll be happy to answer them and help you. Cheers --  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   12:04, 5 January 2017 (UTC)

Oshwah please give me site link where I can report the false result Historiker123454 (talk) 06:31, 6 January 2017 (UTC)

Hallo you sent me warning but this isn't fear ! Because in this war Ottoman Empire captured Russian territory South Ukraine and the Chigirin and owned it until to next 1686 1700 Russo Türkish War I would be happy when you correct the result to Ottoman victory Ottoman Empire won this war

Historiker123454 Historiker123454 (talk) 12:09, 5 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Historiker123454 - Please see my response above.  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   12:13, 5 January 2017 (UTC)


 * Thank you for information Oshwah please give me a the site where i can discuss this thema i don´t know where i can discuss about this war, I´m curious Historiker123454 Historiker123454 (talk) 14:54, 5 January 2017 (UTC))


 * Hello, Wikipedia is not a forum. If you want a place where you can discuss that war, I would suggest doing a search on the internet for a website like that. ThePlatypusofDoom (talk) 14:58, 5 January 2017 (UTC)


 * Also, here's a list of potential alternative outlets to Wikipedia, some of these places may be a good place to discuss that war with other people. ThePlatypusofDoom (talk) 15:03, 5 January 2017 (UTC)


 * Oshwar I don´t got the link to report the result fail about 1676 1681 Russo Türkish War I would be happy if you give me the linki thanks Historiker123454 Historiker123454 (talk) 15:53, 5 January 2017 (UTC)
 * could you stop creating new sections for each of your comments. Please re-use the same section for each subsequent comment. Creating new sections is for new topics of discussion. It is difficult to keep track of a conversation if it is filed under ten different headings. Thanks, Mr rnddude (talk) 15:58, 5 January 2017 (UTC)

Hello ThePlatypusofDoom
Hello, Oshwar suggest me discuss about result of this 1676 1681 Russo Türkish War because the result is not right I wanted reported it

Historiker123454 Historiker123454 (talk) 15:38, 5 January 2017 (UTC)

the changes i made to Dragon ball super are for becuse BoG and R'F' arcs are now part of "season 1", Potafeu filler is part of the Champa/universe 6 arc, and battle of multiverse? what is that? those episodes are part of the trunks arc — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2601:446:200:B980:B8CC:2189:6E5B:5539 (talk) 00:06, 6 January 2017 (UTC)

206.57.246.111


I think you may have read the date for this IP's most recent edit as 6 January 2017, but the edit actually occurred on 6 December 2016. Also, nothing recent appeared in the edit filter log. Unless, if any recent edits were suppressed, then you may have made a mistake here. Don't worry, I may have made that mistake too, if I had the mop! Best, 172.58.40.158 (talk) 01:27, 6 January 2017 (UTC)
 * You're right. I thought the IP's latest edit was much sooner than it really was. It is now unblocked; blocking it with the edits made is not justified. Thanks for letting me know! :-)  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   01:31, 6 January 2017 (UTC)

Your Archive
You might wanna do something with this It was created in your archive. <b style="color:Red">Chris "WarMachineWildThing" </b> <font color="Blue">Talk to me 02:05, 6 January 2017 (UTC)
 * WP:G3, WP:G10 for the page and sent the user to WP:AIV. Very good catch. --  Dane  <font color="#00AC1D">talk  02:13, 6 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Wasn't sure how to delete or remove. Gonna have to read up on that, Thanks <b style="color:Red">Chris "WarMachineWildThing" </b> <font color="Blue">Talk to me  02:15, 6 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Deleted. user:Materialscientist blocked the user (about 10 secs before I got there - he always beats me...) <b style="border:1px solid #dfdfdf;color:green; padding:1px 3px;background:#FFD">Ron h jones </b>(Talk) 02:16, 6 January 2017 (UTC)
 * No problem. Twinkle is great for nominating the page and it even has helpful tooltips of what the CSD criteria are.  Thanks  and !! --  Dane  <font color="#00AC1D">talk  02:18, 6 January 2017 (UTC)

Anon. editor false %
Hi Oshwah, IP 109.155.126.85 has been changing percentages not in line with that from VT and NH Sec of State in their respective Senate races. Thanks! PalmerTheGolfer (talk) 02:42, 6 January 2017 (UTC)PalmerTheGolfer

Spirit Airlines
Hello you removed a contribution of mine because of claims it wasn't cited. I think it would be more in the interest of community to spend the same energy used to remove contributions to add citations if they aren't there. Additionally, not every word on Wikipedia can be cited. I think it may further encourage people who spent much of their own time to edit if we added, rather than taking away. Thespecialistofshell (talk) 21:07, 6 January 2017 (UTC)

In regards to the last edit, i do apologise as I accidentally deleted important content, however I didnt know how to revert it back so i do apologise. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Editorofwiki17 (talk • contribs) 03:06, 7 January 2017 (UTC)

...
My post is factual information from the U.S. and if you do not support Trump, or our country, then keep it to your self. WuMarik (talk) 03:54, 7 January 2017 (UTC)

Nicklangton45
Hi Oshwah. FYI, regarding I saw you changed the block message at this VOA's talk to indefinite, but his/her block log has remained at 31 hours. Best regards. Dr.  K.  06:04, 7 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Dr.K. - Good call! Thanks! Fixed ;-)  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   07:31, 7 January 2017 (UTC)

suppress
You may want to suppress viewing of the recent name change to the African Americans article that you reverted/fixed. We don't need to read this in WP; no purpose served. Thanks Hmains (talk) 19:43, 7 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Hmains - ✅. Thanks for the heads up. Forgot to redact those.  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   18:15, 12 January 2017 (UTC)

Another example of incorrect edit
Hi, the IP I previously mentioned edited the Hawaii Senate page again, and the NY page now, both with false info, and a percentage on the New York Senate page, that had a higher %, for less votes than a higher %. I need help, thanks

Help me review an improperly deleted page
Hey, I'm reaching out to you to ask you to help me get an article restored that I believe was overzealously deleted. Harvey J is the article I speak of, I contributed a good deal of time and effort in this article. It was originally cited for having a lack of credible references, in which i added thereafter. Prior to deletion the article had over 100,000 page views. The subject has over a million followers on social media making the article a frequently read contribution to wikipedia. I included references to Billboard, Oxygen, Complex and Uproxx: some of the most reputable and commonly cited sources in the entertainment world. I ask you to please review and assist me in restoring this article. Thanks Hennygang (talk) 04:22, 8 January 2017 (UTC)

Assistance on essay
Hello again! Since you have written an essay, I figure that you would know something about it. I have created an essay on the subject of vandalism of low traffic articles, which is linked here. If you could help in expanding it, give me suggestions, or refer somebody else here that could help me, that would be great. Thanks! RileyBugzYell at me &#124; Edits 20:10, 8 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Hi RileyBugz! Sure, happy to help. Looking at your essay, it looks like you're writing about how continued vandalism of low-traffic articles needs a solution when it comes to being targeted and reverted. Personally, I don't see a reason to decline adding Pending Changes protection to an article if the vandalism is consistent and by multiple IPs, even if the vandalism isn't terribly "frequent". The fact is - if an article's latest edits have only been vandalism, and the article is edited infrequently with legitimate changes, pending changes protection would be the ideal (if not the perfect) solution to combat this. Have such requests been denied in the past?  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   18:38, 12 January 2017 (UTC)
 * I haven't looked, but, from the sentence "Administrators may apply pending changes protection to pages that are subject to heavy and persistent vandalism," in WP:PEND, I assumed that this would be true. I guess the real problem is the fact that not many people see them anyways, so any real changes would take a good amount of time. Thanks though! RileyBugzYell at me &#124; Edits 21:48, 12 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Yeah you bet. I think that Pending Changes protection is fine for the exact situation you're referring to in your essay. If there are policy conflicts, they either need to change, or I'm breaking them.... or both :-).  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   21:52, 12 January 2017 (UTC)

No subject
Hello Oshwah! Thanks for your message. My name is Korvi and I know Mithila Apu personally. I had a talk with her and then changed her date of birth. I don't have any document or link to put it up. If you think you want to undp the change, then please do as the information I put was correct. Happy Editing! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 45.248.148.6 (talk) 23:37, 11 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Hi there! Sorry, but the information you provided constitutes the change as original research, which is not allowed on Wikipedia. Your changes (especially to biographies of living people) need to be supported by a reliable source. Unreferenced changes, especially if controversial, contentious, or potentially negative - must be supported by a reliable source. Otherwise, they are removed immediately per Wikipedia's policy on biographies of living people. Please review the policies and guidelines I've linked you to, and let me know if you have any questions regarding them. Best of luck --  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   21:57, 12 January 2017 (UTC)

How can I cite different page numbers of the same book on visual edit?
Hi Oshwah,

I'm working on creating an article for a class, and I'm having trouble creating footnotes/notes to show that I'm taking different quotes/contents from different pages of the same book. I have come across certain pages that talk about shortened footnotes, named references etc that make it easy to indicate different page numbers on source editing. However, I am using visual editing, which I am much more comfortable with and would like to keep using. Can you please tell me if there's an easy way how I can cite different page numbers of the same book on the visual editing platform?

The title of my article is "Ethiopian Student Movement" and it's in my sandbox.

Thanks!

I look forward to hearing from you soon! Tagst (talk) 21:46, 13 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Tagst - Hi there! I apologize for taking so long to get back to you! I've been busy in real life, and had to take a small break to get some work-related projects all squared away. Ohh, good question! If you're using the visual editor, it should definitely let you add a book as a reference, but you may have to go back to the actual source code to modify the pages. I can show you how to do this. What pages need to be added or changed to, and which source? Do you have a link?  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   02:02, 17 January 2017 (UTC)

Discussion at Wikipedia talk:Manual of Style/Film
You are invited to join the discussion at Wikipedia talk:Manual of Style/Film. Pyxis Solitary (talk) 11:49, 15 January 2017 (UTC) (Notification per WP:CAN.)

Gene Cernan
Same deal as John Glenn, can you or a stalker please confirm death and protect page accordingly? Kees08 (talk) 20:07, 16 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Kees08 - Confirmed and protected. Thanks for the heads up.  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   02:04, 17 January 2017 (UTC)

Usage of ECP
I have a question on the subject of ECP: could one use WP:IGNORE to protect a page without semi-protection? For example, if an article is getting significant disruption from both IPs and autoconfirmed users. This is theoretical. Thanks! RileyBugzYell at me &#124; Edits 20:48, 16 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Hi RileyBugz - Yes. I've done it on more than one occasion, and I don't see why it would be inappropriate (or even an invocation of ignore all rules). If it's clear that the issue, disruption, or dispute on an article involves accounts that are confirmed and semi protection would clearly be ineffective, there's no point of actually applying it with the sole intention of saying, "Semi protection? Check. See? Didn't work Okay, now Extended Confirmed Protection". Let me know if you have any more questions, and I'll be happy to answer them. Cheers! :-)  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   02:28, 17 January 2017 (UTC)

TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY
I Added the details to a fraternity info, as soon as an article is published I will add the link. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 147.26.166.254 (talk) 03:21, 17 January 2017 (UTC)

Filthy Frank revert
Hi Oshwah. I was going to revert that edit as well, but you beat me to it. Do you think a revdel is needed since that addition was pretty much the lyrics to the theme song for the The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air? -- Marchjuly (talk) 07:14, 17 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Hi Marchjuly! Thanks for patrolling for vandalism and for keeping an eye out! The more help we have with recent changes patrolling, the merrier! I don't believe that RD1 is needed or necessary in this case. I mean, sure, it is the lyrics to a song (which is definitely copyrighted), but I don't think rev del is necessary for lyrics. They're generally found in many locations and websites, and in the end... it's really just a transcription of what's on the song. I typically use RD1 for blatant issues such as to redact the inclusion of content that clearly copies word-for-word from reports, journals, notable copyrighted works, etc. However, your question was a good one. It made me stop and think about it for a second ;-). Thanks again for the message, and I hope you have a great rest of your day! :-D  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   07:33, 17 January 2017 (UTC)
 * That's fine then. Thanks for the clarification. -- Marchjuly (talk) 07:36, 17 January 2017 (UTC)

Al-Ahbash
Hi again Oshwah. I'm wondering if you'd mind taking a look at Al-Ahbash and the stuff going on at the article's talk page. The article has been revdeled before and it looks like there's a fairly new editor trying to add OR to the article. The talk page discussion is starting to get a bit heated and both editors are probably going to keep going back and forth without much resolution unless someone steps in. Perhaps you as an admin could offer a possible solution that they might listen to since edit warring seems to have begun. Personally, I don't know anything about the subject, but the content being added to the article kinda feels like it doesn't belong. It also seems to be one of those topics that inevitably attracts some heat, but not a lot of page watchers. -- Marchjuly (talk) 09:39, 17 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Hi Marchjuly. I've reverted the changes made by and warned the user for edit warring and violating Wikipedia's three-revert rule on Al-Ahbash. If this user makes further reversions to the article without coming to a consensus on the article's talk page first, let me know. He needs to discuss the changes he's making and come to a consensus with the community first if there are questions and issues with the content that is being added. Thanks for the heads up and for letting me know about the article! :-)  ~Oshwah~  (talk)  (contribs)   10:12, 17 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Thank you for taking a look. -- Marchjuly (talk) 11:15, 17 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Any time! Always happy to help! :-)  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   11:48, 17 January 2017 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

 * Hi Samwalton9! Thanks for the barnstar, man! I really appreciate it! I don't make responses at ANI as often as I used to, but I try to occasionally. Especially if it's over arguments such as that one. I really should look at ANI more often and diffuse heated discussions like I used to.... :-)  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   13:13, 17 January 2017 (UTC)

Al-Ahbash Article
Hello Mr Oshwah, I tried doing some editing for an Article called Al-Ahbash, yet each time I do the editing the author keeps complaining to remove my editing. I am very much interested to know is Wikipedia neutral as they say ? because if you are not I will stop doing any editing. By examining the Article I found contradicting information where the author who claims to be a US citizen which does not really matter promotes certain group or groups over another. I added notes below his information listed about certain groups so readers could examine them and compare it to his editing. Moreover, where he stated Tariq Ramadan attacking one group which opposes what the author saying Muslim Brotherhood or another name Hizb Al-Ekhwan while skipping what the other groups are saying about Tariq Ramadan is a one sided article. Tariq Ramadan considers to be the grand son of Hasan Al Bana the founder of the Brotherhood Hizb Al-Ekhwan which promotes government's take over, killings and violence. So saying about one group "Al-Ahbash"that they are often seeks violence which has no proof of such claims because as I had searched Al-ahbash groups are the victims of [Hizb Al-Ekhwan] where a group affiliated with them had assassinated their leader [Nizar Halabi] and later had continued their assassination to many other leaders. They had not stopped at Al-Ahbash groups, Hizb Al-Ekhwan will attack any groups or person child, woman or man who opposes them. They are very much known in the world for their ideology. Articles are all over the internet, magazines and publications about these groups. Why the author mentioned in the article that a group had killed the leader of Al-Ahbash "gruesome execution" yet the killings of the leader of Al-Ahbash is not gruesome ? I could see this article is very much bios. I could go on and on, I have feelings, the author is a fanatic who will not stop of spreading his ideology and defending them .They are well known of killing innocent children, woman and men. Please have the author of the article shows proof that Al-Ahbash has done killings other than defending themselves. Some of these articles url are listed below. http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2015/07/10/egypt-fights-back-as-muslim-brotherhood-escalates-terrorist-activity/ http://www.glennbeck.com/2012/12/10/you-don%E2%80%99t-say-muslim-brotherhood-has-torture-chambers/ https://www.globalmbwatch.com/2016/05/30/tariq-ramadan-at-it-again-global-muslim-brotherhood-leader-says-zionists-distorting-his-thought/ please read below from the above news to what they are saying about Tariq Ramadan !!!

Killings of women and children http://www.cbsnews.com/news/st-marks-coptic-orthodox-cathedral-cairo-bombed-killing-dozens/ I could list thousands of articles about the Brotherhood Hizb Al-Ekhwan but I think I have listed enough reasons. Thank you for your attention Chaabano (talk) 20:40, 17 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Hi Chaabano - Okay, I'm going to start by telling you that I got only part-way through your message before I stopped reading. It quickly started going into details about thoughts and claims that I don't feel is relevant regarding the actual issue at-hand. We need to understand the root issue of the dispute, and cut out the unnecessary details. Claims and assumptions toward one another, which group attacked which group, this person was the father of this person and supports violence and killings, ideology, leaders... that's information that a completely uninvolved editor won't care about -- so, you came to the right place. :-)


 * Now to the issue at hand: It appears that you and McKhan have been having a discussion on your talk page regarding content that you're adding to the Al-Ahbash article. The content you've added has not only been removed by McKhan, but other editors as well. The issues that these editors have expressed seem solid and uniform; their reversions cite problems such as the inclusion of original research, neutral point of view issues, and the lack of references with content that needs such. The content you've added, and the fact that it's been removed by multiple users and with the issues they're citing - show me that the content you've been adding is shifted towards a point-of-view that isn't neutral, and worded to include commentary and opinionated analysis. The reason I left a warning on your talk page here was due to the fact that you were engaging in edit warring, or repeatedly adding back the reverted content in a back-and-fourth manner and without discussing the dispute and coming to an agreement first. Continually modifying an article in order to add or remove content in a back-and-fourth manner against other editors like this - isn't allowed on Wikipedia, and can result in your account being temporarily blocked. You need to engage in proper dispute resolution practices and discuss the dispute at-hand on the artcle's talk page, and come to a consensus with the other editors involved. After this occurs, the edits that are agreed upon can then be made.


 * Please do not continue to edit the article until you've discussed the issue and worked things out with the other editors first. If you have any questions regarding the Wikipedia policies and guidelines I've provided for you here, please let me know. I'll be happy to answer them and assist you. Thank you for messaging me with your concerns, and I wish you happy editing and peaceful resolution of the content dispute. :-)  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   21:20, 17 January 2017 (UTC)

I did not make any changes from the said article.
As far as I know, I did not make any changes from the article deep web (search). — Preceding unsigned comment added by 112.200.67.149 (talk) 23:01, 17 January 2017 (UTC)

No subject
I want toknow why my post got deleted? Nothing about it was incorrect about inno developers not getting their mathematical facts straight. If they cant get a multiplication or a division correctly I believe my edit should be allowed! I believe you eould agree with me, having a degree in Math! Not our fault that they cant hire anyone with an idea pf how to make a division.2600:1011:B02A:4DA5:790C:8CA5:F6E4:400D (talk) 23:55, 17 January 2017 (UTC)
 * What article are you referring to, exactly?  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   23:57, 17 January 2017 (UTC)

Keith Gordon wikipedia page
Keith Gordon (baseball) Hey Oshwah, I believe you marked my constructive edits as vandalism Which is false because I know Keith on a personal level and the information I have placed in this document is factual. I placed this information here in order for inquires of his business to be able to see he numerous accolades further that the ones already in the document. Thanks -Zman9er (Zman9er (talk) 00:18, 18 January 2017 (UTC))
 * Hi Zman9er, and thank you for leaving a message on my talk page with your concerns. I did not mark the edit you made here as vandalism; I reverted it because it clearly violates Wikipedia's policy on maintaining a neutral point of view with the article's content. Furthermore, adding content to an article based on "personal knowledge", "personal relationships", first-hand accounts, or using sources that you wrote and published yourself - constitutes original research, which is not allowed on Wikipedia. Content that is added to any article must be attributable to a reliable source, especially if the article is a biography of a living person. You should also know that having a personal relationship with the article subject will constitute as a conflict of interest to the community (especially given the content that you added to the article). Editing or even participating in discussions on articles where you have a personal conflict of interest with is highly discouraged behavior, as it makes it impossible for you to adhere to a neutral viewpoint. You should expand and contribute to articles where you don't have a conflict of interest instead. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding the issue with your edit to the article, or the Wikipedia policies and guidelines that I've provided you here. I'll be happy to answer them and assist you with anything that you need. Thanks again for the message, and I appreciate your understanding. Cheers! :-)  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   00:25, 18 January 2017 (UTC)
 * - No, this is vandalism. If you continue - you will end up blocked from editing. SQL <sup style="font-size: 5pt;color:#999">Query me!  00:26, 18 January 2017 (UTC)

Get your facts correct before deleting!
If your going to delete posts make sure you are updating them correctly! Beezid.com is gone as of 1/12/2017. The domain is no longer registered and has expired!

In reference to beezid.com

(2600:1:9306:FB8E:D567:2051:706:134E (talk) 00:53, 18 January 2017 (UTC))
 * When you add content like this to an article, especially with the date you provided and the fact that the domain isn't registered anymore (which has a specific meaning - not just that the site isn't operational anymore), you need to cite a reference supporting this content. This is why I reverted your changes. Once you cite a source with the content you're adding, you'll be all set! If you need help, let me know and I'll be happy to do so. :-)  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   00:55, 18 January 2017 (UTC)

Whitley Bay
Is being mobbed. PP, please? Thanks Jim1138 (talk) 01:04, 18 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Jim1138 - All set.  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   01:07, 18 January 2017 (UTC)

Trying to Reach Consensus with other authors for Al-Ahbash page
Hello Mr Oshawa, Can I ask a couple of questions regarding reaching a consensus as you have mentioned with other authors regarding Al-Ahbash page and what can I do next if the authors are not replying to the [talk] page ? Thank you Chaabano (talk) 07:41, 18 January 2017 (UTC)

Hello. I'm William (Bill) Tannen, film director/producer. I have not a clue as to what is going on so allow me to give you below the IMdb.com source or the LinkedIn source. Thank you, Bill

24.22.97.64 (talk) 14:32, 18 January 2017 (UTC)1Beginning in New York City at BBD&O advertising, Bill created the "Girl Watchers"​ theme/campaign by Sid Ramin for Diet Pepsi which won 4 Clio's. It became a hit record covered by producer Bob Crewe of The Four Seasons, Andy Williams and dozens of major artists. He opened Sunday Productions in NYC to produce and direct television commercials. His 1st film, "Eulogy for R.F.K."​ screened at the New York Film Festival with "Battle of Algiers"​ & released theatrically by Grove Press. Big hit on college circuit. Available OnYouTube! Moving to Los Angeles he directed award-winning commercials winning several Clio's. Directed the first ever million dollar television commercial production for the new soft drink, Diet Coke. Directed first feature film, the political thriller "Flashpoint"​ for TriStar and HBO and has directed ten other feature films starring Kris Kristofferson, Faye Dunaway, Rip Torn, Michael Madsen, Chuck Norris, Treat Williams,Tess Harper, Jean Smart, Paul Rhys, Wayne Rogers, Nick Mancuso, Margot Kidder, Brynn Thayer, Joan Collins, Billy Dee Williams, Roy Scheider, Sonia Braga and others. He has also directed several television series'​, a special with Charlie Rose and music videos winning a Grammy for conceiving and directing the Commodore's music video "Night Shift"​. Also worked with The Temptations, The Four Tops, Aretha Franklin, The Turtles, Martha & The Vandellas, Tangerine Dream and others. Bill was invited to teach a series of advanced Directing Workshops at the Eicar International Film School in Paris for a Master's Class and a Bachelor of Fine Arts Class. He has been invited to return several times.

Pedantic correction
Today's pedantic correction is diffuse vs. defuse. Defusing a conflict is "removing its fuse", as from a bomb or something, so that it won't explode. Diffusing a conflict would be to spread it over a wide area, which I hope isn't your intention. :)  E Eng  17:13, 18 January 2017 (UTC)
 * HAHAHAHA!!! I'm such an idiot! I can't believe I let myself use the wrong form of a word like that.... I'm usually really good about that kind of stuff. It irks me when other people do it, and it makes them look dumb... then I go and do it. Touche... good catch, and thanks for letting me know :-P  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   18:09, 18 January 2017 (UTC)
 * It gives me a warm inner glow to know that I've done my part today to reduce the world's stock of ignorance just that one little bit. (It's a very common confusion, actually. Perhaps people think the idea is to dispel the conflict, "clear the air" or something.)  E Eng  19:23, 18 January 2017 (UTC)

What is the meaning of life. Josh Chavers (talk) 00:43, 19 January 2017 (UTC)
How is my edit wrong or vandalism. I truly explained the definition and gave the correct answer to the question what is the meaning of life?

page lock
Hi Oshwah, see you had to full lock Donald Trump. Thanks for doing that, and if you've not run of blocks, perhaps you can block those who caused the need for the lock? I'm not judging mind, just a suggestion. SW3 5DL (talk) 02:54, 19 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Hi SW3 5DL! Thanks for the message! Well, it's a little complicated. The reason it's "complicated" is due to the fact that the article is under discretionary sanctions. While this allows for uninvolved administrators to impose sanctions and appropriate blocks upon other editors over disruption made to the article, you can't actually do so until the editor has been notified that discretionary sanctions exist. In this case, the editors were not previously notified (which was something I did), or they were notified after they had engaged in problematic edits. Rest assured, I've done what I believed to be fair, and within the Wikipedia policies and guidelines that allow me to do so. Please let me know if you have any questions. I'll be happy to answer them. Again, thanks for the message. Cheers! :-)  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   03:05, 19 January 2017 (UTC)
 * You're very thoughtful. I didn't mean to imply I thought you should have blocked people. Just making a joke at their expense. But I'm glad you've just explained that discretionary sanctions bit to me. It didn't occur to me that some editors might not be aware of what that means. I'm glad you've locked the page for now. The photo argument was becoming disruptive on the talk page, too. Thanks again. SW3 5DL (talk) 04:08, 19 January 2017 (UTC)
 * SW3 5DL - LOL! No worries, dude! Keep on rockin' it! ;-)  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   04:13, 19 January 2017 (UTC)

No subject
are you a human? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2602:306:c4a6:1f60:d498:8ba0:a3f9:8bbf (talk • contribs) 03:35, 19 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Beep boop beep boop! I am Oshwah. I am programmed to protect Wikipedia. Welcome!  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   03:36, 19 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Someone change Oshwahs battery, he's beeping again. His programing may need an overhaul as well. <b style="color:Red">Chris "WarMachineWildThing" </b> <font color="Blue">Talk to me 03:41, 19 January 2017 (UTC)
 * I forget is it BAG we need to ask to have Oshwah's batteries replaced? --Cameron11598 (Talk) 04:52, 21 January 2017 (UTC)

Recent block
Consider revoking TPA. JudgeRM  (talk to me)  04:04, 19 January 2017 (UTC)
 * JudgeRM - Good call. ✅. Thanks for the heads up.  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   04:06, 19 January 2017 (UTC)

Do I have to write the thing again?
Sorry didnt think about the citation lll just started watching the new adaptation on Netflix. Loved the books — Preceding unsigned comment added by Faceless222 (talk • contribs) 09:08, 19 January 2017 (UTC)

Adama Barrow
Hello there Oshwah, thanks for protecting the Yahya Jammeh article. The article about Adama Barrow, Jammeh's disputed successor too is a scene of dispute. Can you protect that as well? MonsterHunter32 (talk) 00:47, 20 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Hi MonsterHunter32 - ✅. It appears that persistent vandalism is also occurring on this article as well. All set! Thanks for the message! :-)  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   00:50, 20 January 2017 (UTC)

Yahya Jammeh has become the scene of constant edit-warring especially by IP users. Nobody has started a discussion about it on its talk page, so I did so myself. I think it is better to give it semi-protection as is done on other biography articles unless the edit-warring cools down. MonsterHunter32 (talk) 06:01, 20 January 2017 (UTC)

less than neutral?
I believe that my addition on the article Education in China reflected a neutral standpoint on the issue of sexual education in china — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jacksondfuller (talk • contribs) 04:22, 20 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Hi Jacksondfuller! Welcome to Wikipedia! Thanks for leaving me a message regarding your concerns over the content that I reverted. Your edit to Education in China (here) was reverted because it appeared to be worded in a manner that does not adhere to a neutral point of view. Stating that the education in China "is lacking in the realm of sexual education", as well as how the law in China regarding sexual education "led to a limited knowledge of contraceptives in Chinese youth who are trending in towards having more sex with more sexual partners" - injects opinionated commentary that isn't neutral. This is why I reverted the edit you made. Not to worry! You're a new editor here, and it's completely normal to make mistakes and not know every single Wikipedia policy and what kind of edits are problematic, or violate this policy or that policy.... it's nothing to worry about. I highly recommend that you review the guideline on neutral editing (the link I provided above), as it will provide you with additional help. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me and ask. I'll be more than happy to assist you with anything that you need. Again, I welcome you to Wikipedia, and I hope you have a great rest of your day! :-)  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   04:33, 20 January 2017 (UTC)

whyYEHBOI (talk) 04:30, 20 January 2017 (UTC)

History of kurali
I am born and brought up in the city of Kurali in panjab India. I know some historical facts about my town which are not known to many others. If some one is alive with this knowledge they do not have access to computer so they can make the facts known. I wish to add these knowledge to wikipedis — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ramesh Kalia (talk • contribs) 04:34, 20 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Hi . The problem with the content you added was that it was not supported by a citation to a reliable source. Your own words were "This I am writing based on personal observations made about 58 years ago". This does not mean that what you've written is not true, but the problem is that it is based upon your own personal observations so there's no way for anyone reading the article to verify it. Wikipedia article content is only intended to reflect information that can be found in published reliable sources, and not the personal observations or opinions, etc. of individual editors. If you are able to find a reliable source, such as a major newspaper, magazine, academic journal, etc. which supports the information you want to add, then it might be OK include that information in the article; however, if you simply these are the facts and I personally know them to be true, then it really doesn't belong in the article.


 * Finally, if you haven't already done so, I suggest you take the Wikipedia Adventure because it's a good way for new editors to learn more about how Wikipedia works. -- Marchjuly (talk) 05:23, 20 January 2017 (UTC)

Would you mind unprotecting Donald Trump?
Hi Oshwah. Would you mind unprotecting Donald Trump? An official image has been released, so the reason for protection is now moot. (See talk:Donald Trump) Many thanks.- MrX 17:18, 20 January 2017 (UTC)
 * I'm agreeing with this, and I know editors are quite eager to get on. I'm not sure if you're around much at this time, so if you don't mind Oshwah I'll knock it down to ECP protection for a day or so before going to semi. -- zzuuzz (talk) 17:29, 20 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Thanks .- MrX 17:45, 20 January 2017 (UTC)
 * zzuuzz - Go for it! :-)  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   18:06, 20 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Thanks, there's already been over 20 (calm, civilized) edits. Thanks for taking the heat of the full protection :) -- zzuuzz (talk) 18:10, 20 January 2017 (UTC)
 * zzuuzz - Awesome! I hope the edits stay that way. You're welcome! Always happy to help. Some blocks, protections, and decisions are clearly needed but come with a very huge can of worms, and are (understandably) avoided like the plague as a result. That's just the way things are sometimes; someone's gotta make the hard decision. So long as it's the right thing to do, I'll take the heat and make the hard decision any time. It's just what comes with the responsibility. :-)  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   18:25, 20 January 2017 (UTC)


 * I just want to say that I think Oshwah's a giant poopyhead for protecting it in the first place. <runs away before he catches a block for personal attacks> MjolnirPants   Tell me all about it.  19:08, 20 January 2017 (UTC)
 * My heart is broken, MPants at work. I thought you loved me :-P  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   19:41, 20 January 2017 (UTC)

Tony Sal
Hi Oshwah, it was not a test, not sure why it showed it was? His name does need to change to the correct spelling. Please let me know if I can go ahead and make the change again. Thanks
 * Hi Finagle662 - If there are sources that show that his name is incorrectly spelled and your changes are correct, then yeah dude go for it! I apologize for the confusion regarding your edit being a test. Please let me know if you need me to help you with anything. Cheers!  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   20:00, 20 January 2017 (UTC)


 * Oshwah thanks man! appreciate the help. Here's the source: Billboard Magazine Article - The Weeknd Co-Manager SAL Joins Guy Oseary's Maverick: Exclusive. Ill go ahead and change it back. Appreciate your help! I'm new and don't want to cause any issues. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Finagle662 (talk • contribs) 21:31, 20 January 2017 (UTC)

About those changes...
I am sorry about changing the Jojo page into George Bush. Dude, you gotta admit it wqas a funny goof, but I learned my lesson. Once more; I am sorry and it won't happen again. (Still laughing at it) — Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.62.139.52 (talk) 00:40, 21 January 2017 (UTC)

Sungale Group Inc. Page
Can you explain to me why these edits for Sungale Group Inc. aren't allowed? Trying to update company information that is more relevant than what is currently displayedSungale11 (talk) 01:37, 21 January 2017 (UTC)

where did i mess up — Preceding unsigned comment added by Basjqnatsks (talk • contribs) 04:01, 21 January 2017 (UTC)

Why did you delete my article?
Just wondering - George — Preceding unsigned comment added by Goshianunnaki (talk • contribs) 05:03, 21 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Hi Goshianunnaki! Welcome to Wikipedia! Please see Wikipedia's policy on user pages - specifically, what you may have on your user page and what you may not have on your user page. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding Wikipedia's user page policy, and I'll be happy to answer them. Cheers :-)  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   05:11, 21 January 2017 (UTC)

To Sir WIth Love Edit
Imtihan is not an adaptation of To sir With Love. You might want to visit its IMDB page to verify. A student-teacher love affair like To Sir, With Love does not mean the entire movie has the same story line. The character of the teacher's love interest in Imtihan is a student that walks with a limp; where is such a character in To Sir, With Love? Plus, where is the racial angle to the story of Imtihan? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.124.130.216 (talk) 05:19, 21 January 2017 (UTC)

Johneen Treanor Jones
Hi Oshwah.

Thanks for reverting that 'Johneen Treanor Jones' addition on the Gundagai article page on 19th January 2017.. I am JTJ but I did not put that on wikipedia. I posted it to the Cootamundra Herald blog site a couple of days ago. A troll has commented there too. Best wishes. Johneen Treanor Jones - Gundagai — Preceding unsigned comment added by 101.190.34.17 (talk) 06:18, 21 January 2017 (UTC)

I would have stopped putting unnecessary edits if I would have noticed my alerts. — Preceding unsigned comment added by XIII Gamer (talk • contribs) 06:43, 21 January 2017 (UTC)

Ratangarh
I am really sorry for that. I was done by mistake — Preceding unsigned comment added by 29pawanbishnoi (talk • contribs) 07:15, 21 January 2017 (UTC)

Don't know what to do
Hello again! I don't know what to do with this user. I don't want to give them a level 4 warning, as I see it as undue, and I would just like some help on what to do here. The user contacted me on my talk page, and I responded accordingly. Thanks, as always! RileyBugzYell at me &#124; Edits 15:59, 21 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Hi RileyBugz. It's interesting how the user's only edits appear to remove infoboxes and content from articles. The first time he did it and was warned about it, he left a message on Jim1138's talk page with this. But then with his next edit (albeit 15 days later), he goes and does it again here. This edit here seems to be in good faith, although it was in the wrong place and didn't seem to be necessary at all. His edits to his user talk page remove warnings that were left - something that he's allowed to do. I'd say leave well enough alone for now. The last edit he made to the mainspace seems to be in good faith, and the edits he made on his user talk space are allowed. If things continue, or if disruption starts up and you need help, let me know. Cheers! :-)  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   21:20, 23 January 2017 (UTC)

Quick request
Requesting creator username of Taxsutra. ? --JustBerry (talk) 16:59, 21 January 2017 (UTC)
 * @ 05:28, 21 January 2017 -- Samtar talk &middot; contribs 17:13, 21 January 2017 (UTC)

IP block
Hi Oshwah. Could this IP please be re-blocked but for a longer period this time. They have gone back to their previous antics after returning from your last block. Cheers. DaHuzyBru (talk) 04:33, 22 January 2017 (UTC)
 * DaHuzyBru - ✅.  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   08:02, 22 January 2017 (UTC)

Dick Gautier
Sir, most of the sources say "Richard", but he assured us that his birth name had always been spelled "Dick" and that he never called himself Richard. 67.86.208.162 (talk) 06:27, 24 January 2017 (UTC)
 * If most of the reliable secondary sources say that his name is Richard, including the ones cited in the article, then this is a reason to leave the article subject's name alone.  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   06:29, 24 January 2017 (UTC)
 * I don't see any mention of Richard, the sources only say Dick. 67.86.208.162 (talk) 20:04, 25 January 2017 (UTC)

Galileo Galilei
Another one - rapid-fire socks. Did his 10 edits again and removes content from the Galileo article. Sockpuppet investigations/Azul411 Jim1138 (talk) 09:12, 24 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Done. Thanks anyway. Do you always know that I am about to add to your talk page and logout? ;o) Jim1138 (talk) 09:34, 24 January 2017 (UTC)
 * I have a six sense for those kinds of things, Jim1138 ;-). Glad the issue is taken care of. If you see any more rapid-fire socks like this, let me know. Cheers ;-)  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   14:58, 24 January 2017 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

 * To clarify: I'm happy with indefinite, of course :-) I had been asleep when you and had been reverting the vandalism, so I hadn't noticed until I looked in my watchlist. Thanks for your help! Patient Zerotalk 12:07, 24 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Hi Patient Zero! Thanks for the barnstar! And no problem! I figured that you'd want those pages protected for you - so I went ahead and took care of ya ;-). If you need anything else, you know where to find me! As always, it's good to talk to you again. I hope you have a great rest of your day! Thanks again! :-D  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   14:23, 24 January 2017 (UTC)
 * No problem Oshwah, great talking to you again too! Enjoy the rest of your day. :-) Patient Zerotalk 19:16, 24 January 2017 (UTC)
 * BTW: I think that this guy may need blocking now, he's vandalised my talk page and yours, engaging in disruptive editing, and he's been given plenty of warnings. What do you think? Thanks, Patient Zerotalk 14:13, 25 January 2017 (UTC)

NewLeaf page
I am trying to edit the existing NewLeaf wiki page to reflect the company who they are what their goals are and not the biased information posted meant to slander. In my opinion the information put there is a direct contribution of an individual with litigation currently pending against him who has had 2 unsuccessful challenges against newleaf in the last 12 months. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 142.160.247.214 (talk) 01:38, 25 January 2017 (UTC)

185.80.221.41 on Blue Screen of Death

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This IP is block evading under the /64 IP range that you blocked. Thanks. 172.56.39.107 (talk) 01:42, 25 January 2017 (UTC)
 * All taken care of :-)  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   01:43, 25 January 2017 (UTC)

Oh, and the NewLeaf editor may jump back to. Probably worth keeping an eye on... 172.56.39.107 (talk) 01:48, 25 January 2017 (UTC)

Could you help, please
I've requested a block for a vandalism only account, who is now abusing the AIV noticeboard. Thanks, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 03:28, 25 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Thank you very much. Cheers, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 03:29, 25 January 2017 (UTC)
 * You bet. All taken care of! :-)  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   03:33, 25 January 2017 (UTC)
 * He/she is socking now at the same articles. perhaps a block or page protection....2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 03:35, 25 January 2017 (UTC)
 * What articles?  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   03:36, 25 January 2017 (UTC)
 * You got it. 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 03:37, 25 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Perfect. All set. Let me know if you see any more.  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   03:38, 25 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Yep. My talk page and same article talk pages. If need be, feel free to protect my talk page for a bit. Thank you much, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 03:40, 25 January 2017 (UTC)
 * I've blocked the range. This should hopefully make things harder. Keep an eye out ;-)  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   03:42, 25 January 2017 (UTC)

Mythbusters vandalism
Hi,

Further to your edit reversion on "Mythbusters", I've noticed a lot of vandalism edits to that page since January 23rd - they're coming from a variety of IP addresses from the same couple of ranges, all of which are located in Adelaide, South Australia. I'd take a punt and say it's the same person each time.

The IP address are as seen in the edit history - 118.210 and 121.45 are the most active.

Short of blocking those two IP ranges, I'm not sure what else can be done - any suggestions? Chris Keating (talk) 04:38, 25 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Chris Keating - I've semi protected the page. This should stop the disruption. Please let me know if you see any more vandalism anywhere else. Cheers :-)  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   04:41, 25 January 2017 (UTC)

Thanks!! Chris Keating (talk)

So, the protection has been lifted, and the half-wit from Adelaide is at it again. A 121.45 IP prefix, as before. Chris Keating (talk) 01:37, 1 February 2017 (UTC)

--UTRSBot (talk) 05:00, 25 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Just Chilling - I'd say AGF if that's what they claim. If anything, WP:STRIPES can be invoked. If you want to unblock, go for it :-)  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   05:02, 25 January 2017 (UTC)
 * I also left a comment on the UTRS ticket.  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   05:04, 25 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Thanks. Unblocked. Just Chilling (talk) 16:27, 25 January 2017 (UTC)

No subject
Hi Oshwah - Lisa Monaco's birthday is Feb. 25, 1968. I know because I worked for her for a year and a half in the distant past. The fact is unsourceable to the internet, but did cause for an awkward 'happy birthday' when I said it two days early. Please accept my edit!!

Thanks, gbrookie — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2600:387:3:805:0:0:0:81 (talk) 07:03, 25 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Hi there! Sorry, but citing personal relationships, accounts, knowledge, or even sources you've written - all constitute original research, which is not allowed on Wikipedia. If this article subject's date of birth is not correct, you need to cite a reliable source to show that your modification is verifiable. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding the Wikipedia policies and guidelines that I've provided you here. I'll be happy to answer them. Thank you for the message, and I appreciate your understanding. :-)  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   07:06, 25 January 2017 (UTC)

Carrie Lam - WTF?
A rather bizarre series of edits to "loo-gate" about Lam who apparently didn't know where to buy toilet paper was added to the article. I and another removed, c/e, or relocated the information. It was replaced by the same or other IPs, however. These IPs are geolocated to central China which seems a bit strange given that Lam is from Hong Kong. Anyway, there was a final block removal on Lam's page by 170.148.69.141 undid the final deletion and warned 141. 141's edits on my talk page were replaced with the following: ''Jim1138 - thank you for your service in maintaining stability and image for our public servants for the Hong Kong S.A.R. The previous edits have been detected as part of an public IP scan and has been edited to ensure National safety continues. We thank you for your assistance and will closely monitor your future edits to ensure damaging IP are identified.'' It appears I have been a pawn of China. A few of the IPs:

Cheers Jim1138 (talk) 07:21, 25 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Jim1138 - Article protected. There's no use in blocking. That big of a range would cause more collateral damage than good. If it moves elsewhere, let me know. Cheers -  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   07:49, 25 January 2017 (UTC)
 * I don't think protection nor blocking is necessary. I think an operator in PRC took care of it. Hopefully the original people still have their skin intact. After that message on my talk page, I am tempted to restore that content. Have you ever seen this type of event before? I would think it relatively common. Cheers Jim1138 (talk) 07:54, 25 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Jim1138 - The amount of unreferenced BLP issues and disruption that was added to the article by non-registered users, and the fact that that they've occurred over the last 24-48 hours - show me clear for this article to have temporary protection. It's the logical step to take in order to stop the disruption. Thanks for sending me a heads up about this. Please feel free to ping me any time you run into any more fun ;-). Cheers --  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   09:40, 25 January 2017 (UTC)
 * No problem with the protection. Might be best. Otherwise the editors may (literally) be headed for the Chinese gulag and full-body partitioning.
 * What do you make of that message left on my page (above)? Cheers Jim1138 (talk)

Ooredoo Page update
Hi,

Thank you for your message regarding Ooredoo page update. Actually the "controversial" section is not based on any proof, all the sources they are using are talking about this terrorist guy, but there is no mention of Ooredoo or Qtel in the articles. So I think this story is made up. Also the tweets he's referring to don't exist.

Thanks in advance for your feedback.

Regards,

Marwen 37.211.99.210 (talk) 11:47, 25 January 2017 (UTC)

Cite
When I edited the Clinton campaign article, I remembered to cite it. Hope u don't mind. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Fempowerment13 (talk • contribs) 12:06, 25 January 2017 (UTC)

Barnstar

 * Hey man! Thanks for the barnstar! I should be thanking you if anything... you've been on top of keeping vandals at bay and letting me know if I need to take care of something quick-like... I (as well as the community) appreciate it very much. Have a great rest of your day, man! Happy editing! :-D  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   15:12, 25 January 2017 (UTC)
 * It's what we do. We should be paid full-time, what with all the Alternative facts floating around. Very best, 2601:188:1:AEA0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 15:20, 25 January 2017 (UTC)

Lisa Monaco
Hi Oshwah - I changed the birthday of Lisa Monaco from Feb. 23, 1968 to Feb. 25, 1968. There aren't any public, online sources to site on this fact; however, I worked for Lisa for four years and can personally verify. In fact, it's a little funny that the Wikipedia page listed it as Feb. 23 to begin with because it has created a few cases of well wishes on the wrong day and ensuing confusion.

Thank you!

Gbrookie (talk) 16:09, 25 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Hi Gbrookie! I responded to you above regarding this question; no worries, you might not have seen it.


 * Sorry, but citing personal relationships, accounts, knowledge, or even sources you've written - all constitute original research, which is not allowed on Wikipedia. If this article subject's date of birth is not correct, you need to cite a reliable source to show that your modification is verifiable. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding the Wikipedia policies and guidelines that I've provided you here. I'll be happy to answer them. Thank you for the message, and I appreciate your understanding. :-)  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   17:49, 25 January 2017 (UTC)

Deletion of Stride (language) page
Hi Oshwah,

I believe you have incorrectly marked the "Stride (language)" page for deletion. The reason provided is that it contains text from an article presented at ICMC (International Computer Music Conference). I am one of the authors of the article and I have permission from the other author to relicense the text for the Wikipedia page. Is there any chance the page can be revived, or would I have to re-create it.

Thanks for your work, Andrés — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mantaraya36 (talk • contribs) 19:21, 25 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Hi Mantaraya36, and thanks for leaving me a message. The reason the article was deleted was because all of the content that was added was copied straight from an outside source, which is very serious violation of Wikipedia's copyright policy. You cannot add content that is copied directly from an outside source like this; there's no way to prove that you're the owner or author of such work. Even if we could prove it somehow, this content would fall under Wikipedia's policy on original research (which states that adding self-published references or content is not allowed). Either way we look at the situation, the content added was problematic and was in violation of Wikipedia's various policies. You're free to re-create the article, but you cannot add any kind of content that is copyrighted or copied straight from an outside source like that. It's a serious violation of policy, and doing so repeatedly can get you blocked - so be careful! Please let me know if you have any questions regarding Wikipedia's policies. I'll be happy to answer them. Cheers! :-)  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   19:32, 25 January 2017 (UTC)

My recent Univision edit
How was I being disruptive?

Good soap operas from Univision is a widely held public opinion, don't censor opinion for the man, man.

Get yourself free from the jail society has made for us

Sincerely,

Chad Danforth. — Preceding unsigned comment added by ThunderStrokeMedia (talk • contribs) 00:13, 26 January 2017 (UTC)

Post
Why was it reverted? — Preceding unsigned comment added by ShinySquire (talk • contribs) 00:23, 26 January 2017 (UTC)

Jessica Zhu bio
Hi, you removed a "Personal Life" section I tried to add to this article. I tried to provide two citations, one to a well-known biography of pianists and the other to a widely available UK tablois, so I don't know this falls short of Wikipedia's citation requirements. Can you please advise? Thanks.

2A00:23C0:AF00:7100:B5EF:842A:405D:C103 (talk) 00:34, 26 January 2017 (UTC)
 * This edit here is unacceptable, especially given the fact that this article is a biography of a living person. It's very poorly referenced (doesn't meet the standards required per Wikipedia's reliable sources guidelines), and adds very contentious and controversial information. Please do not add unreferenced or poorly referenced content to articles like this. Doing so will get you blocked from editing. Thank you.  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   00:37, 26 January 2017 (UTC)

IP 94.25.233.207
Hi, I have no idea what this guy thinks he's up to but he needs to stop it. Regards, Eagleash (talk) 00:39, 26 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Eagleash - Blocked the IP for disruptive editing. Keep a watch on the IP's talk page. If he continues to abuse it, let me know.  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   00:42, 26 January 2017 (UTC)


 * Too quick for me! Eagleash (talk) 00:45, 26 January 2017 (UTC)

You have made an undo to a page not about a living person
Your reversal of my edit was not of an article about a living person. You have made a mistake. You have requested me to notify you about this mistake. Testosterenbom (talk) 01:07, 26 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Testosterenbom - Your edit here added content about a living person, and was not referenced. Additionally, your reversion here injects a point of view, calling the religious movement a "cult". These edits are not acceptable per Wikipedia's policies and guidelines.  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   01:09, 26 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Your allegations that they are my POV are false. They are not my POV. I have also injected no POV whatsoever. In fact, your edits calling this cult a religious movement have injected a point of view. Testosterenbom (talk) 01:10, 26 January 2017 (UTC)

Fontaine wiki site
I was her dungeon master and she is a member of my d&d Facebook group. How do I use that as a citations? Thank you! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Setgoesup (talk • contribs) 01:54, 26 January 2017 (UTC)

Romesh Thapar
As I wrote he said these thoughts were PRIVATE. They were written to my father in handwritten letters. The lines, "A great hawah is blowing across the subcontinent. Whether it is translated into votes remains to be seen", and the penitent line, "We have crated a Frankenstein" is still vivid in my memory.

Take it as you like. But I think you will find contemporaneous sources that record his opposition to the Emergency. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 50.81.229.80 (talk) 02:12, 26 January 2017 (UTC)

I modified the Carpenters article because if you will check out the documentary Close To You: Remembering The Carpenters on YouTube beginning at 26:47, you will see that what I've added, Paul Williams states. Perhaps it's too much information...? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 147.103.5.178 (talk) 02:45, 26 January 2017 (UTC)

Mario Scaramella article
Hello,

Yes, I think you made a mistake to revert the Mario Scaramella article today. Removing edits straight away tends to prevent genuine contributors from developing work. Leave new edits for a while, and let them evolve. Sometimes interesting information can be drawn from new edits, as people contribute over time. I suggest undoing the revert, if you value Wikipedia as a means to create genuine content collaboratively. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 103.9.40.129 (talk) 14:15, 26 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Hi there! And thank you for leaving me a message! Your edit to the article here was completely unreferenced and added speculation and (what also appears to be) commentary as well. While your edit was certainly made in good faith, content can still be problematic and need to be either fixed or removed. I highly recommend that you review Wikipedia's policy on identifying reliable sources, verifiability, how to cite a reference in-line with new content, as well as Wikipedia's policy on adhering to a neutral point of view. These pages will help you to understand why the content you added raised concerns. Please let me kn,ow if you have any questions regarding the policies and guidelines I've provided for you here, and I'll be happy to answer them. Again, I appreciate the message; thank you.  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   14:46, 26 January 2017 (UTC)

Its alright bro
Its alright I understand.

My point was that Lusoga as a language is not read as its written.

For example the word iwe means you and its sound is directly iwe but the right is actually "ighe" ghe is we in lusoga and that applies to words like wano alos which is ghano. Meaning here. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Herman K.D Jeremiah (talk • contribs) 00:01, 27 January 2017 (UTC)

Radioactive Man
Could you please undo whatever you did Radioactive Man (comics) because that took me a while. (69.123.55.110) January 26, 2017 17:10
 * I've restored the article back to the revision after your addition of content. Please let me know if you need anything else. Cheers!  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   00:13, 27 January 2017 (UTC)

Subject: Justin Wells disambiguation Justin Wells Hi Oshwah. Apologies for my recent rookie mistake at Matthew Ryan. As you may see now, I was trying to create a disambiguation page for subject: Justin Wells, and was meaning to copy from the Matthew Ryan disambiguation page and edit to the Justin Wells page. Again, apologies for errors. I believe I've got the hang of it.

Cross33 (talk) 00:31, 27 January 2017 (UTC)cross33

Landlocked countries
Hi there :)

I had written:

'One solution to overcoming landlocked countries disadvantage in trading would be to make the transportation of goods by air as cheap as the transportation of goods by sea.'

How would you make this more neutral?

To me, this seems like a logical and objectively true statement. After all, lacking access to the sea would not be a problem if loading goods on a plane were just as cheap as loading them on a boat.

Thanks Omg1111 (talk) 00:42, 27 January 2017 (UTC)Omg1111

Max Hirschberg
I started a new article - a different Max Hirschberg. Must have got things confused. Sorry and thanks. — Preceding unsigned comment added by StanlyKupp (talk • contribs) 01:07, 27 January 2017 (UTC)

Your message
This is an open site I put my opinion in and a lot off people would argree with what I put and I also stated about his future in the WWE with him competing in this years royal rumble if you don't like this remark then report me like u said this website is open for opinion so that's what I did Thanks - jj Jj jones (talk) 01:22, 27 January 2017 (UTC)

Okay mate no need to get rude just cause I made a mistake on this site don't mean u can be rude does it ur the one in the wrong u can't just start on anyone for no reason yes I make a mistake but I have actually put some useful information on another page and somebody thanked me for it so I deserve to be on here thank u and stop being rude it's not like I did something bad Jj jones (talk) 01:40, 27 January 2017 (UTC)


 * Nobody's being rude to you, and I left the second comment, not Oshwah. Please take the time to follow the links I provided to better understand Wikipedia's editing policies.  Acroterion   (talk)   01:42, 27 January 2017 (UTC)

Hey Oshwah I just wanted to know where did you get your name? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Gidman2003 (talk • contribs) 03:20, 27 January 2017 (UTC)

Re:January 2017
I actually didn't create that page, nor did I actually remove the CSD template; all I did was replace it with another CSD template. The page could have been created by another anonymous Linux user, though there is now no way for me to check the page history now that you properly deleted it. 2605:6000:ED08:DD00:F542:1B0D:BEDD:A43F (talk) 00:41, 28 January 2017 (UTC)

Donald Trump Is President
I saw on the US Ambassador to Germany page were you undid my edit of Donald Trump being President of the United States and that I needed a source. You must be an idiot and living under a rock! He has been President for one whole week! He is listed as president on the President of the United States Wikipedia page and on United States Wikipedia page. I demand an apology from you! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.195.202.14 (talk) 01:19, 28 January 2017 (UTC)

Lynching of Austin Callaway
Shooting is not lynching. Your article is not accurate since it contradicts itself. Every mob murder is not a "lynching". A lynching is a mob forced hanging. Here is a link on the etymology of the word http://abhakhetarpal.in/blog/origin-of-english-wordslynching Thank you for your efforts to guard us from wrong info. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2601:281:C101:9E:A9D6:25D0:6703:1084 (talk) 01:24, 28 January 2017 (UTC)


 * IP please see this definition. While it often refers to hanging it is not the only way that an unlawful mob can kill someone. MarnetteD&#124;Talk 01:32, 28 January 2017 (UTC)

Added reasoning for my edits
I noticed you reversed my edits on Reputation management, so I added my reasoning to the talk page if you want to discuss the edits I made. CoolieCoolster (talk) 01:52, 28 January 2017 (UTC)
 * CoolieCoolster - AWESOME! Thank you for doing this.  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   01:55, 28 January 2017 (UTC)

Brandon Armstrong
He just posted on twitter he signed a 10 day contract with the 76ers. Don't really know how to cite that. Oh well. Guess I'll let the experts figure it out. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Broncos0802 (talk • contribs) 02:07, 28 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Hi Broncos0802! See this guide on how to do so. Just find a reliable source (I'd use something like a news article stating so), cite it with the content you're adding, and then you'll be golden!!! Please let me know if you have any questions. I'll be happy to answer them and assist you. Cheers --  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   02:09, 28 January 2017 (UTC)

73.114.33.15
Hi,

Not sure if you're the right person to ask, but did I handle this user okay? I reverted an edit for not stating a source and he threw a huge wobbler and began making personal attacks (I'm "abusing" Huggle apparently), both on my talk page and his. Is the striking of others' comments allowed? I don't believe it is per WP:TPO, but he says otherwise. Adam9007 (talk) 02:55, 28 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Hi Adam9007! I mean... yes... users can strike out comments, remove warnings, etc on their own talk page... but this user is clearly being uncivil and making personal attacks. I'm not going to come at you with guns blazing because you reverted them, as well as his other edits like that... I'd say "just be careful next time" and... that's about it ;-). lol  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   03:06, 28 January 2017 (UTC)
 * I was once reverted (ages ago) for striking out someone else's comment on my talk page, and was told I'm not allowed to. I see WP:TPO does say that one must not even on their own talk page because it constitutes a change in meaning. But WP:OWNTALK (which he cited) says that users can archive comments and remove them (he says striking constitutes archiving, not modifying, contrary to WP:TPO). Are the guidelines contradicting themselves, or am I going mad? :) Adam9007 (talk) 03:16, 28 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Adam9007 - They're not. Removing comments (according to both) is okay, but apparently striking out comments made by others is not (I actually didn't know this). Hey, I guess we both learned something! Like I said, I'm glad you found out about this on your own. You (and me now) know it's a guideline now, so hey... no harm done then! I like giving that as an answer! :-D  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   03:21, 28 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Yeah, I too thought striking on your own talk page was some sort of archiving at first, until I looked at that guideline. :) So, should I unstrike my templates on his talk page or just leave them? Adam9007 (talk) 03:27, 28 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Never mind. He's deleted all of it. Thanks for your help. Adam9007 (talk) 02:21, 29 January 2017 (UTC)

Changes in Kidnapping, Caucasian Style
I change sobriquet of Nikulin's character from "Fool" to "Booby". No doubt, that it's convertible terms in English, but in Russian too! "Дурак" (Fool) and "Балбес" (Booby) are synonymous in Russian. But Nikulin's hero is not "Дурак" (Fool). He is "Балбес" (Booby). "Дурак" used in Russian only for insulting. This word is not unquotable, but used infrequently. "Балбес" is used... I don't know, how it said... more humorous, not so brutally. And I think my changes are correct. But I'm not insisting. I don't know, may be "Booby" is unquotable in English? If so, it's my mistake. If your decision is to revert my changes and you're insist on it - O'kay, you the Boss! English is your mother language, it's up to you :-))) By the way, Morgunov character's nickname - "Pro" - best semantic translation for "Бывалый", IMHO, although "Expirienced" is more accurate. In case of "Балбес" - Booby is more accurate and have a greater meaning content. However,  that changes are really negligible. Nevertheless I suppose, that a lot of insignificant, but more accurate definitions makes Wiki only better. Isn't it? Hot roller (talk) 04:31, 28 January 2017 (UTC)