User talk:Avazina

Deleting your own userpages
Hi Avazina. In case you weren't aware, if you want to delete a page in your own userspace, you should tag it with the code  or   - this will alert passing admins that you want the page deleted. I have tagged this page for you; if I was incorrect to do so, please delete the tag. Cheers, Yunshui 雲&zwj;水 09:02, 9 March 2012 (UTC)
 * Thank you for the assist, I knew there was a certain tag for it, but couldn't remember it. -- Avazina, (Talk to me) 09:05, 9 March 2012 (UTC)

Possibly unfree File:School Crest HHS 001.JPG
A file that you uploaded or altered, File:School Crest HHS 001.JPG, has been listed at Possibly unfree files because its copyright status is unclear or disputed. If the file's copyright status cannot be verified, it may be deleted. You may find more information on the file description page. You are welcome to add comments to its entry at if you are interested in it not being deleted. Thank you. Eeekster (talk) 23:22, 21 March 2012 (UTC)

Speedy deletion nomination of File:Hornbeck Mainstreet.jpg


A tag has been placed on File:Hornbeck Mainstreet.jpg requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section F1 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the image is an unused redundant copy (all pixels the same or scaled down) of an image in the same file format, which is on Wikipedia (not on Commons), and all inward links have been updated.

If you think this page should not be deleted for this reason, you may contest the nomination by visiting the page and clicking the button labelled "Click here to contest this speedy deletion". This will give you the opportunity to explain why you believe the page should not be deleted. However, be aware that once a page is tagged for speedy deletion, it may be removed without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag from the page yourself, but do not hesitate to add information in line with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. Sfan00 IMG (talk) 15:40, 24 July 2014 (UTC)

File source problem with File:Mainstreet Hornbeck.jpg
Thank you for uploading File:Mainstreet Hornbeck.jpg. I noticed that the file's description page currently doesn't specify who created the content, so the copyright status is unclear. If you did not create this file yourself, you will need to specify the owner of the copyright. If you obtained it from a website, please add a link to the page from which it was taken, together with a brief restatement of the website's terms of use of its content. If the original copyright holder is a party unaffiliated with the website, that author should also be credited. Please add this information by editing the image description page.

If the necessary information is not added within the next days, the image will be deleted. If the file is already gone, you can still make a request for undeletion and ask for a chance to fix the problem.

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 * Stefan2, I don't understand why it is nominated for deletion. I scanned the photo into my computer and the individual who took the photo in the late 1890's is unknown and long since dead. Also, considering the age of the photo I scanned it was in the Public Domain and thus no longer subject to copyright. So I am confused as to what the problem is. YES, I HAVE READ WIKIPEDIA'S POLICY, but I still don't understand. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME CORRECT THE PROBLEM? -- Avazina, (Talk to me)  23:04, 26 January 2015 (UTC)
 * The information available is insufficient to show how old the image is, and copyright status typically depends on when it was first published, not when it was taken. --Stefan2 (talk) 23:29, 26 January 2015 (UTC)
 * I've added source information about the image. -- Avazina, (Talk to me) 01:38, 27 January 2015 (UTC)
 * It now says that "This image was created by me, Clay R. Carter" but if the image was taken in 1890, I fail to see how you could be the photographer. No one who was alive in 1890 should be alive in 2015. It is still not possible to prove how old the image is or whether it has been published somewhere. --Stefan2 (talk) 11:27, 27 January 2015 (UTC)
 * I'm not claiming to be the photographer, I'm the creator of the SCANNED IMAGE. -- Avazina, (Talk to me) 14:31, 27 January 2015 (UTC)

Possibly unfree File:Mainstreet Hornbeck.jpg
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ArbCom elections are now open!
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Wikipedia:WikiProject United States/The 50,000 Challenge
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Picture Permission
Hi I was looking to contact you about requesting permission to use your picture of the Old State Capitol. I am having my wedding there and I am looking for a picture to use on the Save the Dates. Please contact me with any information. Thank you. dsvinci21@gmail.com

Dsmit22 (talk) 20:45, 3 December 2016 (UTC)
 * Hi, I'm not Avazina, but since they haven't edited since January of last year, I thought I'd try answering your question. I assume you're talking about this photo of the old Louisiana State Capitol? If so, then good news. That photograph was released by Avazina into the public domain. You are free to re-use the image however you see fit. You don't even have to ask first (though it's still quite nice of you to do so). Howicus (Did I mess up?) 20:55, 3 December 2016 (UTC)
 * Dsmit22, of course you may use that photo... Just as Howicus indicated I did, in fact, release it into the public domain. -- Avazina, (Talk to me) 06:35, 2 March 2017 (UTC)

Women in Red World Contest
Hi. We're into the last five days of the Women in Red World Contest. There's a new bonus prize of $200 worth of books of your choice to win for creating the most new women biographies between 0:00 on the 26th and 23:59 on 30th November. If you've been contributing to the contest, thank you for your support, we've produced over 2000 articles. If you haven't contributed yet, we would appreciate you taking the time to add entries to our articles achievements list by the end of the month. Thank you, and if participating, good luck with the finale!

The Right Stuff June 2018
  June 2018

 FROM THE EDITOR

The Right Stuff Returns

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Fellow members, I'm pleased to announce the return of the newsletter of WikiProject Conservatism. And considering the recent downsizing at The Signpost the timing could not be better. The Right Stuff will help keep you apprised of what's happening in conservatism at Wikipedia and in the world. The Right Stuff welcomes submissions including position pieces, instructional articles, or short essays addressing important conservatism-related issues. Post submissions here.

Add the Project Discussion page to your watchlist for the latest updates at WikiProject Conservatism (Discuss this story) -  ARBITRATION REPORT

Russian Agents Editing at American Politics?

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After a series of unfortunate events largely self-created, bureaucrat and admin was the subject of an Arbitration case for conduct unbecoming. Prior to the case getting underway Andrevan resigned as bureaucrat and admin. A widely discussed incident was when he suggested that some editors he described as "pro-Trump" were paid Russian agents. This resulted in a number of editors from varied quarters denouncing the allegations and voicing support for veteran editors including and the notorious.

Editors who faced Enforcement action include (no action),  (three month topic ban ARBAPDS),  (no action) and  (indef topic ban ARBAPDS). (Discuss this story)

 IN THE MEDIA

Breitbart Versus Wikipedia

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Breitbart News, in response to Facebook's decision to use Wikipedia as a source to fight fake news, has declared war on our beloved pedia. The article in Haaretz describes the Facebook arrangement as Wikipedia's "greatest test in years" as well as a "massive threat" to the encyclopedia that anyone can edit. Breitbart's targeting of Wikipedia has resulted in an "epic battle" with respect to editing at the Breitbart article. The article has also recently experienced a dramatic increase in traffic with 50,000 visitors according to Haaretz. There is no love lost between Breitbart and Wikipedia where editors at the Reliable Sources Noticeboard have criticized the news websites unreliability and have compared it to The Daily Mail. (Discuss this story) -  DISCUSSION REPORT

Liberty and Trump and Avi, Oh my!

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There are several open discussions at the Project:

Recently closed discussions include Anti-abortion movements which was not renamed, and an RFC at Trump–Russia dossier. (Discuss this story)
 * There is an RFC regarding Liberty University and its relationship to President Trump; see discussion
 * Activist and commentator Avi Yemini is listed at AFD; see discussion

Delivered: 11:12, 12 June 2018 (UTC)

The Right Stuff: July 2018
  July 2018

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WikiProject Conservatism was a topic of discussion at the Administrators' Noticeboard/Incident (AN/I). Objective3000 started a thread where he expressed concern regarding the number of RFC notices posted on the Discussion page suggesting that such notices "could result in swaying consensus by selective notification." Several editors participated in the relatively abbreviated six hour discussion. The assertion that the project is a "club for conservatives" was countered by editors listing examples of users who "profess no political persuasion." It was also noted that notification of WikiProjects regarding ongoing discussions is explicitly permitted by the WP:Canvassing guideline.

At one point the discussion segued to feedback about The Right Stuff. Member SPECIFICO wrote: "One thing I enjoy about the Conservatism Project is the handy newsletter that members receive on our talk pages." Atsme praised the newsletter as "first-class entertainment...BIGLY...first-class...nothing even comes close...it's amazing." Some good-natured sarcasm was offered with Objective3000 observing, "Well, they got the color right" and MrX's followup, "Wow. Yellow is the new red."

Admin Oshwah closed the thread with the result "definitely not an issue for ANI" and directing editors to the project Discussion page for any further discussion. Editor's note: originally the design and color of The Right Stuff was chosen to mimic an old, paper newspaper.

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Margaret Thatcher is the first article promoted at the new WikiProject Conservatism A-Class review. Congratulations to. A-Class is a quality rating which is ranked higher than GA (Good article) but the criteria are not as rigorous as FA (Featued article). WikiProject Conservatism is one of only two WikiProjects offering A-Class review, the other being WikiProject Military History. Nominate your article here. (Discuss this story)

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Reprinted in part from the April 26, 2018 issue of The Signpost; written by 

Out of over one hundred questioned editors, only twenty-seven (27%) are happy with the way reports of conflicts between editors are handled on the Administrators' Incident Noticeboard (AN/I), according to a recent survey. The survey also found that dissatisfaction has varied reasons including "defensive cliques" and biased administrators as well as fear of a "boomerang effect" due to a lacking rule for scope on AN/I reports. The survey also included an analysis of available quantitative data about AN/I. Some notable takeaways:


 * 53% avoided making a report due to fearing it would not be handled appropriately
 * "Otherwise 'popular' users often avoid heavy sanctions for issues that would get new editors banned."
 * "Discussions need to be clerked to keep them from raising more problems than they solve."

In the wake of Zarasophos' article editors discussed the AN/I survey at The Signpost and also at AN/I. Ironically a portion of the AN/I thread was hatted due to "off-topic sniping." To follow-up the problems identified by the research project the Wikimedia Foundation Anti-Harassment Tools team and Support and Safety team initiated a discussion. You can express your thoughts and ideas here. (Discuss this story)

Delivered: 09:26, 9 July 2018 (UTC)

2019 US Banknote Contest
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MfD nomination of User:Avazina/Keith Olbermann
User:Avazina/Keith Olbermann, a page which you created or substantially contributed to, has been nominated for deletion. Your opinions on the matter are welcome; you may participate in the discussion by adding your comments at Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion/User:Avazina/Keith Olbermann and please be sure to sign your comments with four tildes ( ~ ). You are free to edit the content of User:Avazina/Keith Olbermann during the discussion but should not remove the miscellany for deletion template from the top of the page; such a removal will not end the deletion discussion. Thank you. Dronebogus (talk) 11:03, 3 March 2022 (UTC)

March 2022


A page you created has been nominated for deletion as an attack page, according to section G10 of the criteria for speedy deletion.

Do not create pages that attack, threaten, or disparage their subject or any other entity. Attack pages and files are not tolerated by Wikipedia, and users who create or add such material may be blocked from editing. McClenon mobile (talk) 18:52, 3 March 2022 (UTC)

MfD nomination of User:Avazina/SOB
User:Avazina/SOB, a page which you created or substantially contributed to, has been nominated for deletion. Your opinions on the matter are welcome; you may participate in the discussion by adding your comments at Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion/User:Avazina/SOB and please be sure to sign your comments with four tildes ( ~ ). You are free to edit the content of User:Avazina/SOB during the discussion but should not remove the miscellany for deletion template from the top of the page; such a removal will not end the deletion discussion. Thank you. – Muboshgu (talk) 20:03, 2 November 2022 (UTC)

MfD nomination of User:Avazina/BIG MISTAKE
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MfD nomination of User:Avazina/CREATION SCIENCE vs EVOLUTION
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MfD nomination of User:Avazina/PETA 2
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MfD nomination of User:Avazina/NO UN
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MfD nomination of User:Avazina/Do Not Insult the Vandals
User:Avazina/Do Not Insult the Vandals, a page which you created or substantially contributed to, has been nominated for deletion. Your opinions on the matter are welcome; you may participate in the discussion by adding your comments at Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion/User:Avazina/Do Not Insult the Vandals and please be sure to sign your comments with four tildes ( ~ ). You are free to edit the content of User:Avazina/Do Not Insult the Vandals during the discussion but should not remove the miscellany for deletion template from the top of the page; such a removal will not end the deletion discussion. Thank you. – Muboshgu (talk) 20:43, 2 November 2022 (UTC)