User talk:Bajacat

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I hope you enjoy editing here and being a Wikipedian! Again, welcome! JackFromWisconsin (talk &#124; contribs) 21:49, 27 September 2023 (UTC)

Connection to University of Wisconsin–Madison?
Do you have a connection to University of Wisconsin–Madison? ElKevbo (talk) 01:32, 8 October 2023 (UTC)


 * I am an alum of UW - Madison and wanted to discuss the recent edits made to the Wikipedia page.
 * First, I'd like to address the importance of the initial introduction block for UW - Madison. The information provided on Wikipedia directly impacts the metadata used by search engines like Google. This means that the initial blurb is often the first piece of information many individuals see about the university. I've noticed that after the recent edits, there are grammatical inconsistencies in the displayed Google snippet when searching for UW - Madison.
 * One key piece of information that was removed is the 'Public Ivy' accolade. This designation is a notable achievement and is highlighted in the introduction on Wikipedia pages of other public universities, such as UNC Chapel Hill. I believe it's essential for prospective students and the general public to see this accolade in the initial blurb, which will not propagate if removed from the introductory paragraph.
 * I understand that Wikipedia is a collaborative platform, and I respect the work of all editors. I was just concerned when my contributions, which had remained unchanged for some time, were suddenly edited without a clear explanation. I would appreciate a discussion on this to ensure the most accurate and beneficial information is presented about UW - Madison.
 * P.S. - I'd like to emphasize that the students certainly take pride in the 'Public Ivy' status of UW - Madison. It's a point of pride for the university community and something that was mentioned multiple times to me here. Bajacat (talk) 23:45, 8 October 2023 (UTC)


 * First, you should probably review our policies and practices about handling conflicts of interest. Second, I recommend opening a discussion in the article's Talk page; that will make it easier for other editors who watch that article to participate in the discussion and they may have opinions that differ from mine. ElKevbo (talk) 03:57, 9 October 2023 (UTC)
 * I understand the importance of adhering to Wikipedia's policies. My intention was solely to ensure accurate representation of UW - Madison's achievements per other university Wikipedia pages, not to promote any personal or vested interest. I'll proceed with opening a discussion on the article's Talk page to gather diverse opinions. Bajacat (talk) 17:12, 9 October 2023 (UTC)