User talk:Bluerasberry/Archive 27

Wiki Loves Pride!
 You are invited to participate in Wiki Loves Pride!


 * What? Wiki Loves Pride, a campaign to document and photograph LGBT culture and history, including pride events
 * When? June 2015
 * How can you help?
 * 1.) Create or improve LGBT-related articles and showcase the results of your work here
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Thanks, and happy editing!

User:Another Believer and User:OR drohowa Thanks for any contribution you may be able to make to this year's campaign, Lane! --- Another Believer ( Talk ) 06:16, 31 May 2015 (UTC)
 * Thanks for starting a couple articles! The more, the merrier! --- Another Believer ( Talk ) 15:27, 18 June 2015 (UTC)

Request on 15:18:29, 18 June 2015 for assistance on AfC submission by 2602:306:3397:6B10:AD24:4285:72BC:1A70
Howdy! I love the picture of your hamster. I am new at Wikipedia and want to do a good job. I have been trying to add a page about the Absolutely Amazing ebook company. I sent in a page and got back the notice that it was rejected because the company needs to be notable to be included.so, in hopes that I can continue here are some reasons I think the company should be included as a Wikipedai entry: Absolutely Amazing eBooks is a somewhat unique publishing company based in Key West, Florida. A virtual publishing company specializing in ebooks and print-on-demand paperbacks, it reaches readers all over the world. Now in its third year, AAeB has published nearly 300 titles. It has had a number of bestsellers. Absolutely Amazing eBooks represents established authors as well as discovering many new writers. It is a sister company to the award-winning noir publisher, New Pulp Press. Absolutely Amazing eBooks was founded by Shirrel Rhoades, a 45-year publishing professional who has held executive positions with Reader’s Digest Books, Scholastic, and Marvel Entertainment. AAeB is NOT a self-publishing activity; nor is it a for-pay Vanity Press. It is a legitimate independent third-party publisher. Wikipedia has many pages featuring other publishing companies — Random House, Penguin, Harper Collins, Simon and Schuster, etc. We here in Key West are proud to have two successful publishing companies based in the Southernmost City in the United States and would like to see them recognized on Wikipedia.

Well? what do you think? Should I try again and maybe add the list of authors? Help me please. Maybe next time I could send you a picture of the dog I am dog sitting. It will make you smile for sure!

2602:306:3397:6B10:AD24:4285:72BC:1A70 (talk) 15:18, 18 June 2015 (UTC)
 * Hello! The process for judging articles is usually brainless. The policy is at WP:GNG. The easiest way to pass the test is to show 2-3 sources which feature the subject of the Wikipedia article as their own subject. Right now only one source is provided, "Interview with Jenna Stauffer, “Good Morning Florida Keys,” WKYE-TV, Channel 19, summer 2014", and this is not a verifiable reference. Ideal references are described at WP:RS.
 * All of the information you provide above is not a consideration in making the judgement. This usually is not subjective - just provide the citations and the article passes. I could answer other questions. Thanks for posting here.  Blue Rasberry   (talk)  15:22, 18 June 2015 (UTC)

Hello again: Thanks so much for helping me. You said that the easiest way to pass the test for getting an article on Wikipedia is to show 2-3 sources which feature the subject of the Wikipedia article as their own subject - a verifiable reference. Would these work? If so how do I submit them. Sorry to be dense but I am new here. I hope you don't mind helping me.

A search on kobobooks.com, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com will turn up hundreds of books published by Absolutely Amazing eBooks.com. Go to the Absolutely Amazing eBooks website (www.AbsolutelyAmazingeBooks.com). www.newpulppress.com makes reference to Absolutely Amazing eBooks as a sister company. www.newatlantianlibrary.com states that it is an imprint of Absolutely Amazing eBooks. Shirrel Rhoades wikipedia page (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shirrel_Rhoades) states Shirrel Rhoades and Albert L. Kelley founded the company. Absolutely Amazing eBooks Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/AbsolutelyAmazingEbooks). Konk Life notes the launch of Absolutely Amazing eBooks (http://www.absolutelyamazingebooks.com/images/newsaboutaaeb/BabineauKonkColor.pdfc). Solares Hill notes newtitles from Absolutely Amazing eBooks (http://www.absolutelyamazingebooks.com/images/newsaboutaaeb/Solares%20Hill%20March%2024.pdf). www.goodreads.com lists Absolutely amazing eBooks. Interview with Shirrel Rhoades in Florida Keys Weekly (http://www.absolutelyamazingebooks.com/images/newsaboutaaeb/Keys%20Weekly%20Sept%2022%202012.pdf). Interview with author Reef Perkins mentions Absolutely Amazing ebooks (http://www.absolutelyamazingebooks.com/images/newsaboutaaeb/Reef%20Interview%20page%201.pdf). Mystery Writers Key West identifies Shirrel Rhoades as publisher of Absolutely Amazing ebooks (http://www.mysterywriterskeywestfest.com/keywestfestmysterywritersmedia.htm#rhoades). Jeremiah Healy Mystery Writing Award sponsored by Absolutely Amazing eBooks (http://www.mysterywriterskeywestfest.com/thejerryaward.htm). Absolutely Amazing eBooks is a sponsor of Mystery Writers Key West Fest (http://www.mysterywriterskeywestfest.com/index.htm). Amazon list Absolutely Amazing ebook titles (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=absolutely+amazing+ebooks). LinkedIn refers to Absolutely Amazing eBooks (https://www.linkedin.com/pub/shirrel-rhoades/4/875/131). The Broadway World blog notes Absolutely Amazing eBooks as publisher of a new book (http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwbooks/article/Absolutely-Amazing-eBooks-Presents-THE-NAKED-GIRL-IN-THE-TREEHOUSE-by-Mark-Howell-20150612 The Broadway World blog notes Absolutely Amazing eBooks as publisher of a new book (http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwbooks/article/Absolutely-Amazing-eBooks-Presents-POSTCARDS-FROM-ATLANTIC-CITY-by-Paul-Wolfe-20150306) The Wordery mentions Absolutely amazing eBooks (https://wordery.com/absolutely-amazing-ebooks-publisher). Science Fiction Books (http://onlinejivansathi.com/?search=Absolutely+Amazing+Ebooks.com) lists sci-fi books being published by Absolutely amazing eBooks. Barnes and Noble lists Absolutely Amazing eBooks for sale (http://m.barnesandnoble.com/s/absolutely%20amazing%20ebooks.com/1285154). Longtime Washingtonian Magazine editor jack Limbert wrote a column about Absolutely amazing eBooks (http://jacklimpert.com/2014/05/writing-well-still-plausible-way-make-living/). Literature Books (http://missionviejorighttovote.com/?search=ABSOLUTELY+AMAZING+eBOOKS). Mystery People interview with Jonathan Woods mentions Absolutely Amazing eBooks (https://mysterypeople.wordpress.com/2014/10/23/mysterypeople-qa-jonathan-woods-talks-new-pulp-press/). GooglePlus lists Absolutely amazing ebooks (https://mysterypeople.wordpress.com/2014/10/23/mysterypeople-qa-jonathan-woods-talks-new-pulp-press/).

Zoominfo profiles Absolutely amazing eBooks (http://www.zoominfo.com/p/Shirrel-Rhodes/-2091271786). Bokus.com lists Absolutely Amazing eBoo Stauffer ks (http://www.bokus.com/cgi-bin/product_search.cgi?publisher=Absolutely Amazing eBooks). Key West Art & Historical Society makes reference to Absolutely Amazing eBooks (http://www.kwahs.org/kwahs/board/). Interview about Absolutely Amazing eBooks on Good Morning Florida Keys with Jenna Stauffer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq_oWM0QYCQ). Keywestbookworm (talk) 20:35, 19 June 2015 (UTC)
 * Thanks for sharing. The number does not matter after the first 2-3. Could you identify the best 2-3 sources among these? By "best" I mean sources which have this organization as their subject. The Wikipedia review is rather quick and clean and showing just a few passing sources passes everything.  Blue Rasberry   (talk)  23:29, 19 June 2015 (UTC)

references are still not doing the trick
Hello. Key West Bookworm again. I gathered all the references for Absolutely Amazing Ebooks and resubmitted the article but again was told I needed references. I am at a lost to know what to do. I don't understand how three outside references two by separate magazines and a television interview on Youtube could not be good enough. I have lots of references but just picked those three as you said that three should do it. But sadly, it has not. If you could help by possibly looking through the references I have found and letting me know which three will work I would be so grateful. The ones with stars listed below are actual print references. Please Help! Here are all the references I could find: -A search on kobobooks.com, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com will turn up hundreds of books published by Absolutely Amazing eBooks.com. Go to the Absolutely Amazing eBooks website (www.AbsolutelyAmazingeBooks.com). - www.newpulppress.com makes reference to Absolutely Amazing eBooks as a sister company. - www.newatlantianlibrary.com states that it is an imprint of Absolutely Amazing eBooks. - Shirrel Rhoades wikipedia page (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shirrel_Rhoades) states Shirrel Rhoades and Albert L. Kelley founded the company. - Absolutely Amazing eBooks Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/AbsolutelyAmazingEbooks). - www.goodreads.com lists Absolutely amazing eBooks. - Interview with author Reef Perkins mentions Absolutely Amazing ebooks (http://www.absolutelyamazingebooks.com/images/newsaboutaaeb/Reef%20Interview%20page%201.pdf). - Jeremiah Healy Mystery Writing Award sponsored by Absolutely Amazing eBooks (http://www.mysterywriterskeywestfest.com/thejerryaward.htm). - Absolutely Amazing eBooks is a sponsor of Mystery Writers Key West Fest (http://www.mysterywriterskeywestfest.com/index.htm). - Amazon list Absolutely Amazing ebook titles (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=absolutely+amazing+ebooks). - LinkedIn refers to Absolutely Amazing eBooks (https://www.linkedin.com/pub/shirrel-rhoades/4/875/131). - The Broadway World blog notes Absolutely Amazing eBooks as publisher of a new book (http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwbooks/article/Absolutely-Amazing-eBooks-Presents-THE-NAKED-GIRL-IN-THE-TREEHOUSE-by-Mark-Howell-20150612 - The Broadway World blog notes Absolutely Amazing eBooks as publisher of a new book (http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwbooks/article/Absolutely-Amazing-eBooks-Presents-POSTCARDS-FROM-ATLANTIC-CITY-by-Paul-Wolfe-20150306) - The Wordery mentions Absolutely amazing eBooks (https://wordery.com/absolutely-amazing-ebooks-publisher). - Science Fiction Books (http://onlinejivansathi.com/?search=Absolutely+Amazing+Ebooks.com) lists sci-fi books being published by Absolutely amazing eBooks. - Barnes and Noble lists Absolutely Amazing eBooks for sale (http://m.barnesandnoble.com/s/absolutely%20amazing%20ebooks.com/1285154). - Literature Books (http://missionviejorighttovote.com/?search=ABSOLUTELY+AMAZING+eBOOKS). - Mystery People interview with Jonathan Woods mentions Absolutely Amazing eBooks (https://mysterypeople.wordpress.com/2014/10/23/mysterypeople-qa-jonathan-woods-talks-new-pulp-press/). - GooglePlus lists Absolutely amazing ebooks (https://mysterypeople.wordpress.com/2014/10/23/mysterypeople-qa-jonathan-woods-talks-new-pulp-press/). - Zoominfo profiles Absolutely amazing eBooks (http://www.zoominfo.com/p/Shirrel-Rhodes/-2091271786). - Bokus.com lists Absolutely Amazing eBoo Stauffer ks (http://www.bokus.com/cgi-bin/product_search.cgi?publisher=Absolutely Amazing eBooks). - Key West Art & Historical Society makes reference to Absolutely Amazing eBooks (http://www.kwahs.org/kwahs/board/). - Interview about Absolutely Amazing eBooks on Good Morning Florida Keys with Jenna Stauffer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq_oWM0QYCQ). — Preceding unsigned comment added by Keywestbookworm (talk • contribs) 14:21, 23 June 2015 Sorry but I think the autobot kicked out the first message because I forgot to sign it so here it comes again Thanks Keywestbookworm (talk) 14:26, 23 June 2015 (UTC)
 * Konk Life notes the launch of Absolutely Amazing eBooks (http://www.absolutelyamazingebooks.com/images/newsaboutaaeb/BabineauKonkColor.pdfc).
 * Solares Hill notes newtitles from Absolutely Amazing eBooks (http://www.absolutelyamazingebooks.com/images/newsaboutaaeb/Solares%20Hill%20March%2024.pdf).
 * Interview with Shirrel Rhoades in Florida Keys Weekly (http://www.absolutelyamazingebooks.com/images/newsaboutaaeb/Keys%20Weekly%20Sept%2022%202012.pdf).
 * Mystery Writers Key West identifies Shirrel Rhoades as publisher of Absolutely Amazing ebooks (http://www.mysterywriterskeywestfest.com/keywestfestmysterywritersmedia.htm#rhoades).
 * Longtime Washingtonian Magazine editor jack Limbert wrote a column about Absolutely amazing eBooks (http://jacklimpert.com/2014/05/writing-well-still-plausible-way-make-living/).
 * I am sorry, I do not have time to check more than 2-3. I replied at Draft:Absolutely Amazing ebooks.  Blue Rasberry   (talk)  14:46, 23 June 2015 (UTC)

Request
Your input is requested at Talk:Westchester County, New York. Thanks!-- ɱ  (talk  ·  vbm)  18:25, 20 June 2015 (UTC)

Template:Did you know nominations/In silico clinical trials
Bluerasberry, this nomination is currently stalled because you've opened a merge discussion on the article, as is only proper. However, from what I gather from the points you and Matt have made, the merge doesn't appear practical—that while both are called "In silico", they aren't really the same thing.

The original nomination is nearly three months old, and if there isn't a need for further delay, perhaps the merge discussion should be closed. If I've misunderstood, I don't want to short-circuit something important, but I also don't want this hanging on forever with no action. Whatever the next step should be, please take it. Many thanks. BlueMoonset (talk) 18:35, 22 June 2015 (UTC)

Please comment on Wikipedia talk:Notability (films)
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Seattle Wiknic 2015
OK, I know you're not currently in Seattle, but here's the invite anyway. Peaceray (talk) 00:49, 28 June 2015 (UTC)

July 8: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC
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Vanishing
I saw that you have some knowledge (maybe and experience) on vanishing accounts. I filled a request yesterday, but there is no any activity/answer on it. Do you know how long it can take? --Dragan (talk) 13:29, 30 June 2015 (UTC)
 * I checked your edit history for this account and did not see anything which seemed like following instructions at Courtesy vanishing, so perhaps you are talking about another account.
 * From the Wikipedia perspective, we probably never have deleted any of the Wikipedia contributions anyone has made. What we do is make it difficult (but not impossible) for people to make a connection between edits and an account name. Most people are satisfied with this outcome. It is done by changing one's username by the "courtesy vanishing" rules. In the last month we massively changed the process for renaming accounts. It should be easier now if you find the process, but some instructions may still be out of date. Rename requests probably take 3-4 days because they take someone's personal attention.
 * Sorry for the delay and trouble - we pause in this because we have to take note of copyright of text added by all users, and vanished accounts have to be converted to semi-nameless placeholders for the content they added.  Blue Rasberry   (talk)  14:37, 30 June 2015 (UTC)
 * Thank you for your replay. I have 2 accounts - Cikic.dragan and Cikicdragan and want to vanish both.
 * I'm confused now. I studied Courtesy vanishing and conclude that all I need to do is contact English Wikipedia bureaucrats via e-mail. It seems I need to do something more. What is that? --Dragan (talk) 14:56, 30 June 2015 (UTC)
 * Until a month ago, that should have been all that was necessary. I think that is still enough now, but I could be mistaken. I expect that the bureaucrat who replies to you will either handle the issue or direct you further to whatever temporary process we are using if the software is not yet working. These requests are fairly uncommon and still managed by volunteers - I am not sure if eventually these kinds of requests will be managed by paid staff to expedite emergency requests.  Blue Rasberry   (talk)  15:27, 30 June 2015 (UTC)
 * Thank you. I realize I got into some discontinuity in this process. Do you know whom I should contact regarding this (to be sure)? --Dragan (talk) 15:41, 30 June 2015 (UTC)
 * There is not much hierarchy here, but the 20 or so bureaucrats are perhaps the most vetted and trusted Wikipedia users. If you contacted them already, then I can think of no more certain place to process your request. The bureaucrats will probably turn the task over to the team managing renames. If you want to go above the bureaucrats then I think one step above them is having your legal counsel contact the lawyers at the Wikimedia Foundation. Between the WMF lawyers and the bureaucrats I cannot think of anyone else who might know anything about this.  Blue Rasberry   (talk)  15:51, 30 June 2015 (UTC)
 * ОК. Thank you. I will not go so far. I will wait. :-) --Dragan (talk) 16:01, 30 June 2015 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

 * Thanks - I expect that some people from the last talks have seen the article but no one has yet commented on it. So far as I know I responded to all feedback on the topic.  Blue Rasberry   (talk)  17:42, 1 July 2015 (UTC)

Speedy deletion nomination of Victoria Taylor


A tag has been placed on Victoria Taylor requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section A7 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the article appears to be about a person, organization (band, club, company, etc.), web content or organised event, but it does not indicate how or why the subject is important or significant: that is, why an article about that subject should be included in an encyclopedia. Under the criteria for speedy deletion, such articles may be deleted at any time. Please read more about what is generally accepted as notable.

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. If the page is deleted, and you wish to retrieve the deleted material for future reference or improvement, then please contact the deleting administrator. 2601:243:2:37E:C1B0:423C:7DE6:1702 (talk) 19:58, 3 July 2015 (UTC)

Nomination of Victoria Taylor for deletion
A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Victoria Taylor is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.

The article will be discussed at Articles for deletion/Victoria Taylor until a consensus is reached, and anyone is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.

Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion notice from the top of the article. Mz7 (talk) 07:03, 4 July 2015 (UTC)

JC's Girls
Hi Lane,

Might you be willing to do a source review for an article I have nominated for featured status? Three editors have supported the nomination, but no one has added a formal source review to the discussion yet. The article is called JC's Girls. I hope that you are enjoying your nation's independence day!

Neelix (talk) 14:26, 4 July 2015 (UTC)

BMJ
Hi Lane. We're in the early stages of discussing a possible WIR at BMJ. Would you mind following what Jake has done for the Cochrane WIR, here, and mention any WMF involvement in your appointment at CR, and who's paying? --Anthonyhcole (talk · contribs · email) 03:57, 8 July 2015 (UTC)

Nomination of Victoria Taylor for deletion
A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Victoria Taylor is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.

The article will be discussed at Articles for deletion/Victoria Taylor & until a consensus is reached, and anyone is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.

Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion notice from the top of the article. -- Callinus (talk) 01:19, 13 July 2015 (UTC)

Wikimedia LGBT+ User Group
Hello,

Thank you for expressing interest in our proposed presentation on the Wikimedia LGBT+ User Group. Unfortunately, this proposal was not accepted by the Programme Committee and therefore will not be presented this year. However, you are still welcome to visit our stand in the Community Village and to attend the LGBT Meetup. For more information, please review the Wikimedia LGBT+ User Group at Wikimania 2015 page. I hope you enjoy Wikimania! Kind regards, CT Cooper · &#32;talk 06:43, 14 July 2015 (UTC)

Canada and United States affiliates meetup invite
Hi, ! Even though you obviously already know about this, I thought that I would give you a chance to see the banner that I have been posting on various Wikimedia projects. The code is at wm2015::Template:Canada and United States affiliates meetup invite, although I have been only using it as a template on wm2015 itself & otherwise have been posting the table/wikimarkup itself on other projects. Peaceray (talk) 19:28, 14 July 2015 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion/Draft:Nalini Prava Deka
You are invited to join the discussion at Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion/Draft:Nalini Prava Deka. You've previously reviewed this draft. Thanks. APerson (talk!) 12:15, 16 July 2015 (UTC)

Please comment on Talk:Microsoft Surface
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Sunday August 2: WikNYC Picnic
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Meetup to revitalize & prioritize WikiProject Seattle

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A kitten for you!
Thanks for all your help! I was wondering if you knew how to embed YouTube videos in a Wikipedia article? I drafted an article for Choosing Wisely Canada, and it recently got approved! Looking forward to the class on Wednesday!

Adl265 (talk) 18:11, 27 July 2015 (UTC) 