User talk:Becky Sayles/Archive 12

Today's articles for improvement weekly vote



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Today's articles for improvement – discussion about changing project processes



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TAFI's List of articles



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TAFI List of articles purge, part II



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 * A discussion is occurring at the TAFI talk page regarding the removal of entries from the project's List of articles page. Your input is welcome at the discussion.

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GOCE August 2015 newsletter

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sources of information
Hi Becky, I am trying to set up a Wikipedia page on my grandfather Tang Zhe Ming. I took the information from 2 sources: 1. http://baike.baidu.com/view/195332.htm It is my understanding that Baidu Baike is the Chinese language collaborative web based encyclopedia provided by the Chinese search engine Baidu (it is explained as such when you look up Baidu Baike). When you go to the site, all the information is written in Chinese, but if you right click it gives you the English translation. I pretty much kept to their translation but cleaned up the English. I wanted this information available to non-Chinese speakers because I am writing a Wiki on my father and I wanted to set up a link to my grandfather so they could trace my father's background.

2. A book published by the People's Republic of China's government, titled. "The Founding Generals of the People's Republic of China". This book is also completely in Chinese. ISBN 7-80109-984-2

I would appreciate your feedback. Thank you. IFTango (talk) 07:09, 16 August 2015 (UTC)

Please comment on Talk:Infectious medicine
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note that drafts do expire, per WP:G13, unless fresh new edits are saved every few months
Hi Becky, ran across this diff on a talkpage, and wanted to let you know that drafts do get deleted when they haven't been edited for six months or so. There is a bot which puts out a warning-message to the usertalk of the originator of the draft, I believe a month in advance, see User:HasteurBot. People are free to leave their drafts kinda-sorta indefinitely, but they have to come by every three months or so and make a tweak, to reset the clock and thus avoid the deletion-bot. Just leaving you this note as an FYI, no action is needed -- the former draft in that thread above was already mainspaced, and is thus safe from the bot. :-)     75.108.94.227 (talk) 11:55, 9 September 2015 (UTC)

Please comment on Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Musicians/Categorization
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Regarding date correction
Hi Becky,

In an article Manorama, the date of death mentioned is 10 october, 2015, but according to Indian news outlets: http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/legendary-tamil-actress-manorama-dies-at-78/ and http://www.ptinews.com/news/6601331_Legendary-Tamil-actress-Manorama-no-more.html reported death time is 12:05 AM IST, so technically the person died on 11 Oct, not on 10 Oct as mentioned in the wiki page, can you please look into this, as it may be a trivial issue, but here is difference of date. I tried to change it, but it got reverted.

Thanks,

Work2win

October 2015 GOCE newsletter
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Removal of message
Hi Becky,

In the section of the article, proper citations have been added supporting the content. Since i am only a auto-confirmed user, not sure if i am authorized to remove the "clarification needed" messages, so please do the needful.

Thanks Work2win (talk) 22:17, 27 October 2015 (UTC)

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TAFI talk

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Bot automation at Wikipedia:Today's articles for improvement
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Over the past two weeks, there has been extensive discussion on introducing bot automation to assist with maintenance of the Today's Articles for Improvement project. A bot has now been approved for trial and will carry out the weekly duties. The bots first run will occur around 00:00, 22 November 2015 (UTC) (midnight on Sunday).

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Winchester, Nevada and Enterprise, Nevada as nearby communities to Las Vegas, Nevada
I'm not the one who left the semi-protected edit request in Las Vegas on 14 March 2016, requesting the addition of Winchester, Nevada and rewording Enterprise, Nevada for consistency in the Nearby Communities section. (I also don't know who that person is.) But, I'm trying to understand what kinds of references would be necessary for the edit request to be accepted, or to include in the section the requestor wished to have edited? The article already contains links for Paradise, Winchester, and Enterprise (with references 12 and 13) in the header section, just before the table of contents, as comprising the Las Vegas Strip. As well, Winchester, Nevada cites that it borders Las Vegas city on the north.

I don't have a huge amount of experience editing Wikipedia, and I'm asking for guidance here to understand what should be done. Thanks! Aerowolf (talk) 20:29, 8 April 2016 (UTC)


 * Take a look at Reliable Sources. When responding to an edit request of a protected article, the editor making the request should make it clear that the request is appropriate.  That generally means that an editor with the ability to respond shouldn't have to look around to find support for the request.  If I saw a single reliable source that indicated the information in the request was accurate, then I might have responded differently.  Where a requested edit goes beyond a simple addition, it might also be appropriate for an editor to gain consensus on a proposed edit prior to requesting.  Then they could point to the related discussion.   B E C K Y S A Y L E S  00:04, 12 April 2016 (UTC)

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Need help
We need more neutral opinions here. I've followed instructions here and at Feedback request service and to used the user lists there. I've sent a message for neutral input to everyone active recently and available for 10 per month or more on the lists in the Language and linguistics, Media, the arts, and architecture, Society-sports-culture, Unsorted and All-RFCs lists, none of whom have interacted with me before, that I can remember. Have done my best to act in good faith to try to get more neutral opinions. Please help! Thanx! SergeWoodzing (talk) 15:06, 25 April 2016 (UTC)

KenJackowitz
Hi Becky,

Thank you for your help with the error on The First Folio.

What I do not understand is, I never touched that section.

I created a new section below that section.

How did my contribution cause an error in the above section, please?

My contribution:

Lost Editions of The First Folio[edit] A copy of the First Folio was lost September 27, 1854, when the SS Arctic collided with the SS Vesta 50 miles off the coast of Newfoundland, and sank. Out of 400 passengers, only 85 survived. Shakespeare collector Aldon W. Griswold had purchased the folio, which had been shipped from Liverpool.

A first folio burned in The Great Chicago Fire, Sunday, October 8 - Tuesday, October 10, 1871. More than 300 people died in the fire, and an additional 100,00 became homeless.

Thank you!

Ken — Preceding unsigned comment added by KenJacowitz (talk • contribs) 01:17, 11 May 2016 (UTC)
 * Hi, It appears that when you added the section "Lost Editions of the First Folio" (| See Dif) you also changed the parameter "accessdate" to "access date", perhaps by accident.  B E C K Y S A Y L E S  02:07, 11 May 2016 (UTC)

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Articles for deletion/Colette Wong
Hi Becky Sayles! I saw that you recently closed Articles for deletion/Colette Wong as Keep. I just feel this could be relisted and left open for a week more as there were 2 keep votes and 2 delete (counting nominator). In fact, I was going through the Singapore deletion sorting list an hour back and was looking for sources, when I noticed it was closed. If you don't mind, would you consider relisting it? --Lemongirl942 (talk) 10:42, 7 June 2016 (UTC)
 * The basis SwisterTwister seemed to have for deleting was a lack of notability. The other !vote to delete also indicated inability to find sources.  The !votes to keep identified specific sources to meet the requirements of WP:GNG.  Because the subject minimally satisfies the requirements, I believe the consensus is to keep, and because there wasn't any other basis for deleting raised.  I'm not sure what a search for sources will add to the discussion, given the two provided seem to establish notability.  So I'd rather not go back to relist, but if you'd like, the article can always be nominated again at AFD and the previous discussion would be linked.  B E C K Y S A Y L E S  12:12, 7 June 2016 (UTC)
 * Thank you. My concern is that one of the two sources quoted (The New Paper) is a tabloid which is generally not used for proving notability. Which is why I was looking for other reliable sources but was in the midst of searching when this was closed. I just felt this could have done with a bit of discussion. Would it be considered disruptive if I nominated it again? --Lemongirl942 (talk) 12:22, 7 June 2016 (UTC)
 * You are probably more familiar with The New Paper than me, but if you believe it does not comport with wp:rs then that may be a legitimate reason for nominating again. Are you certain that in this context it should not be considered a reliable source?  B E C K Y S A Y L E S  15:45, 7 June 2016 (UTC)
 * In most cases The New Paper is like a Singaporean version of Daily Mail (See ,,,,). It often relies on "tip-offs" for news, prints articles based on social media posts and publishes interviews with local celebrities who may not be notable. But in any case, I will look for more sources now before nominating again. --Lemongirl942 (talk) 18:03, 7 June 2016 (UTC)

Articles for deletion/Chel Hill
Hi Becky, I feel an article I've submitted may have been nominated by @WikiDan61 unjustly. The citing is valid--the person has articles confirming credit as well as physical album credit. Corrections have been made in response to his nomination, however, nomination has not been withdrawn.

My question is, what can I do to stop deletion? This is my first Wiki submission--any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you.(ProEmcee (talk) 01:39, 8 June 2016 (UTC))
 * I would suggest that you take a moment and try not to respond every detail that comes up in the deletion discussion. Writing too much that is not specifically addressing the basis for deletion is distracting, and may weigh against you in your more important points.  Start with understanding wikipedia policy, like this: Notability (music) and Notability.  If you stick to the specifics in these, it may help you.  The admin closing the discussion will see if there is a consensus about whether the subject of the article meets the criteria established in the relevant policy.  The discussion seems to indicate that WP:SIGCOV may be important.   B E C K Y S A Y L E S  02:18, 8 June 2016 (UTC)

Crossing Rubicon's Notability
Hello Becky,

I recently created a page for the band Crossing Rubicon. I believe you edited to add the template saying that the band's notability is not proven. I added a few sources in hopes to add to the page and prove their notability. This includes two articles showing that they have participated in several national tours. I had a third article that consisted of a concert review that mentioned Crossing Rubicon opening for Motley Crue. I was curious if this is enough to prove the bands notability, or if there's something more I could do. I didn't want to remove the notability template if it's still being called into question, so I thought I should ask for your opinion.

Thank you, Becky. Dan — Preceding unsigned comment added by Dan Hello Kitty McCarthy (talk • contribs) 07:51, 10 June 2016 (UTC)
 * I see the sources, which seem like a step in the right direction. But WP:SIGCOV may be helpful.  I would think something more than a straightforward announcement of a new album would more clearly establish notability. B E C K Y S A Y L E S  10:44, 10 June 2016 (UTC)


 * That makes sense, though one of the articles I cited is to announce their album, the reason I cited it was because it mentions their touring with major bands. From the guidelines it seemed like a good way to prove notability since it mentions national tours as one of the criteria. "Crossing Rubicon has had an intense touring schedule in 2015. They started their tour from their roots in Connecticut, and then soon ventured within the Northeast to Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania. Crossing Rubicon has had the honor to share the stage with many well respected national bands. Crossing Rubicon was hand selected by Mötley Crüe in association with 99.1 WPLR to open for Mötley Crüe’s induction show at the Mohegan Sun Arena in 2013. Crossing Rubicon was also selected for the sole opening slot of Queensrÿche 30th anniversary tour in Hartford, CT. Crossing Rubicon has also played alongside Crossfade, Nonpoint, Saving Abel, Pop Evil, Rev Theory, Tantric, and Beatallica." I figured this might do it. I can get more articles if you think that would be good for the page. Thank you. Dan Hello Kitty McCarthy (talk) 18:24, 10 June 2016 (UTC)

Speedy deletion nomination of Romuald Andrade


A tag has been placed on Romuald Andrade requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section R2 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because it is a redirect from the article namespace to a different namespace except the Category, Template, Wikipedia, Help, or Portal namespaces.

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 "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. Stefan2 (talk) 10:30, 10 June 2016 (UTC)

Speedy deletion contested: Baba Hardeva ji Maharaj
Hello Becky Sayles, and thanks for patrolling new pages! I am just letting you know that I contested the speedy deletion of Baba Hardeva ji Maharaj, a page you tagged for speedy deletion, because of the following concern: '''When translated from Hindi, it's evident that the subject is a god. I will move it to draft space.''' You may wish to review the Criteria for Speedy Deletion before tagging further pages. Thank you. - MrX 13:01, 10 June 2016 (UTC)
 * Hi . I appreciate the advice, but I had already put the text of the article into Google translate, prior to tagging, to detect a language other than English and found the translation from Hindi unintelligible. I used G1 because even with translation it appears to be incoherent gibberish, instead of A1 because the subject appeared marginally identifiable. Perhaps you have a better translation? B E C K Y S A Y L E S  22:52, 10 June 2016 (UTC)
 * Yes, it was virtually unintelligible, but I was able to get enough of a translation to see that the subject was a (Hindu?) god. I was able to pick up some other details that seemed relevant, so I thought it best to just move it to draft space. I'm not saying I'm right, but in my opinion, it didn't fall under A1.- MrX 23:55, 10 June 2016 (UTC)

NYIT
Hi,

On NYIT, under "Honorary Degree Recipients" sub-section, add:


 * Christine K. Cassel, member of United States President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.

Originally requested in April 2016, on Talk:New York Institute of Technology, but you declined because it was too early then.

Thank you — Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.247.112.173 (talk) 07:03, 13 June 2016 (UTC)

Speedy deletion contested: 97 Battery (Lawson's Company) Royal Artillery
With regards to your speedy deletion tag on the 97 Battery (Lawson's Company page, the page was new and in the middle of update, please revisit now and you will see a marked improvement. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Cunobeline (talk • contribs) 21:33, 14 June 2016 (UTC)

Please comment on Talk:Sia Furler
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Muslims killing gays
I've retagged this as db-g3. This is a globally banned user evading blocks creating nonsense articles. It needs to be deleted. --Hammersoft (talk) 20:16, 15 June 2016 (UTC)

Reference format
Hallo, if you add cite web please remember to add the article title (and preferably more), not just the URL - as you left this article there was a red error report saying. Either just add the bare URL without the cite web template or, preferably, give a proper reference. I've fixed this one (and move the article to the version of the name used in that one source). Pam D  14:06, 16 June 2016 (UTC)

This week's article for improvement (week 25, 2016)
Hey Becky,

I am a noted shayar and football player of this region and people want to know about me, they google me. It would be easier for them to know if the information is on wikipedia. Kindly provide the people information about me on wikipedia. I would be thankful on their behalf. Hope you would consider my point and submit my information again on wikipedia. Waiting for you positive reply. Have a wonderful day ahead. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Rameez01 (talk • contribs) 16:26, 22 June 2016 (UTC)

The persian article
Hi Becky, regarding the Persian article you listed at WP:PNT, it looks like subsequently replaced the text with the google translation. In doing so you also removed the reference link - I don't know whether this was accidental or intentional. As described at WP:MACHINETRANSLATION, a machine translation of a foreign language article is not much use. The "not English" template provides a link to the translation for the purpose of assessing the article, but it is not intended to be used to replace the contents. I have nominated this one for deletion for two reasons; it is clearly promotional with no claim of notability. If you come across other foreign language articles in the future, I think it is best to list it at WP:PNT rather than adding any google translations. AtHomeIn神戸 (talk) 07:10, 28 June 2016 (UTC)

Zayn Wiki-Page Edits
Hi Becky , I've added two new notes to the talk page for Zayn. Can we get these edits updated? Is anything else needed to make these infobox changes? Topics are Info Box Correction + New Infobox Image. I have included a source and a new image that has been cleared to use.

Thank you.

Jennifersanders11 (talk) 18:19, 6 July 2016 (UTC)

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Random Page in category mainspace
Hi I have been just checking some categories in the WikiProject Astronomy project and categories space - was there a valid reason. exercise in adding this to category main pages? I am a little interested as to why or where or how such odd items arrived, and where the idea/motivation might have been. I havent deleted more recent finds (I think I deleted one in geology) as I would like to know more about either the background or the rationale... cheers JarrahTree 06:38, 20 August 2016 (UTC)
 * I do not understand what you are asking. Can you clarify?  B E C K Y S A Y L E S  21:10, 20 August 2016 (UTC)
 * My apology at this point I should have offered a diff, a few times I have read an edit history incorrectly (which I have done in the past) - at one of the locations I have found it was not your edit at all, please ignore, sorry about that JarrahTree 00:18, 21 August 2016 (UTC)
 * Nah found another - why?  what was the source of this? JarrahTree 00:43, 21 August 2016 (UTC)
 * Please explain, I don't know what you are asking. Why what? Source of what? B E C K Y S A Y L E S  21:38, 21 August 2016 (UTC)
 * Wow - this is fascinating. I am asking, why did you put a random article template in a category main space page?  Was there a source idea/template to doing this ?  Where did the idea come from ?  Was it from something?  Look at the differences please, it has you and other editors placing random article templates in category space.  I am trying to ask why, but do not seem to be getting very far on this JarrahTree 23:42, 21 August 2016 (UTC)


 * BTW your talk page is difficult to negotiate due to the size, in WP:AGF have you thought of archiving? JarrahTree 23:44, 21 August 2016 (UTC)
 * thank you for the clarification, the template allows for an editor to open a page within the category at random. The idea was to make it easier for editors to work on pages within the categories. I don't see what WP:AGF has to do with the size of my talk page, did you mean something else?  I did archive in the past, but the OneClickArchiver seems to have stopped working and I haven't bothered to do it manually.   B E C K Y S A Y L E S  00:12, 22 August 2016 (UTC)


 * Thanks for your speedy clarification - it is that I have been trying to update geology and astronomy (and others) project tags on talk page and main space and the 'random tags' were themselves so random and so few relatively speaking, I was somewhat confused as to whether they really were just a passing fad at some stage or something else. As to archiving - your talk page is hard to negotiate - but hey the AGF was there in case there was a need to require sensitivity re talk page size JarrahTree 00:26, 22 August 2016 (UTC)

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New deal for page patrollers
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In order to better control the quality  of new pages, keep out the spam, and welcome the genuine newbies, the current system we introduced in 2011 is being updated and improved. The documentation and tutorials have also been revised and given a facelift. Most importantly a new user group New Page Reviewer has been created.

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New page reviewer granted
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Guild of Copy Editors December 2016 News
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New Page Review - newsletter #2
Hello ,


 * Please help reduce the New Page backlog 

This is our second request. The backlog is still growing. Your help is needed now - just a few minutes each day.


 * Getting the tools we need

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 * Improve the tools: Vote here.
 * Reduce your review load: Vote here

Please comment on Talk:Scarlett Johansson
The feedback request service is asking for participation in this request for comment on Talk:Scarlett Johansson. Legobot (talk) 04:31, 17 December 2016 (UTC)