User talk:CLWE/10

Nice work
Hi there, I was just browsing through your contributions and notice all the great work your doing with the ITN pages and Portal:Current events. I was wondering, where do you get all your information from to consistently update these pages? This seems like tireless work and you maintain it with ease. I'm envious because I can only ever get a few little things done at a time! Btw, I thought this years April fools ITN was the best ever, made me lol. Is there a reason why you're not an admin yet? You'd easily pass.. -- &oelig; &trade; 22:46, 2 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Thanks! I was offline for a few days (as you will know from checking the contributions) so excuse the delayed reply. If you mean the portal I get the information from the sources or if you mean ITN (archives?) I check the history and remember most of what has happened anyway. :D My speed depends on the computer that I'm using and sometimes I can be very slow. Which of the April 1s did you like best? The reason is that I've been asked that question a lot lately but always find an excuse to delay. ;-) -- 03:30, 7 April 2010 (UTC)

No vandalism
stop vandalizing — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sopher99 (talk • contribs)


 * Please provide example(s). -- 02:02, 10 April 2010 (UTC)

oops sorry, upon further analysis the correct vandalizing user is actually user 83.71.25.72 —Preceding unsigned comment added by Sopher99 (talk • contribs) 02:11, 10 April 2010 (UTC)
 * No problem. ;-) -- 02:13, 10 April 2010 (UTC)

Current Events
thanks for discussing the issues we have about the Current Events. We clearly have differences of opinion, but I think we can work things out if we look for compromise; and we may even also enjoy the exchange of views along the way. I hope so. PopularMax (talk) 22:21, 16 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Me too. Thank you for responding. :D -- 22:27, 16 April 2010 (UTC)

Your contributed article, Death and state funeral of Lech Kaczyński
Hello, I notice that you recently created a new page, Death and state funeral of Lech Kaczyński. First, thank you for your contribution; Wikipedia relies solely on the efforts of volunteers such as yourself. Unfortunately, the page you created covers a topic on which we already have a page - 2010 Polish Air Force Tu-154 crash. Because of the duplication, your article has been tagged for speedy deletion. Please note that this is not a comment on you personally and we hope you will to continue helping improve Wikipedia. If the topic of the article you created is one that interests you, then perhaps you would like to help out at 2010 Polish Air Force Tu-154 crash - you might like to discuss new information at the article's talk page.

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ITN: Death and state funeral of Lech Kaczyński

 * Thanks. -- 20:01, 18 April 2010 (UTC)
 * ARGH! That's a scary editnotice! I just wanted to compliment you on your fine efforts on the article. You did such a good job, it's a shame you had to content with an itchy trigger finger who obviously needs a subtle adjustment in clue level! Best, HJ Mitchell  &#124;  Penny for your thoughts?   23:35, 18 April 2010 (UTC)
 * ;D. -- 23:42, 18 April 2010 (UTC)

:)
My head's spinning! I've only just answered the questions, it's not up yet and I've already got 2 supports! I'm honoured, though, thank you! Oh, and that editnotice is no less scary the third time I've seen it! HJ Mitchell &#124;  Penny for your thoughts?   21:17, 23 April 2010 (UTC)

ITN: Waragi
--  tariq abjotu  00:37, 26 April 2010 (UTC)
 * By the way, sorry about not addressing your question earlier. I have an exam in about seven hours, and I really should be focusing on that rather than editing Wikipedia. But, alas, as you see, it's not exactly working out that way. --  tariq abjotu  00:49, 26 April 2010 (UTC)
 * I understand entirely. I too find myself distracted when I should be doing other things. ;-) -- 00:54, 26 April 2010 (UTC)

ITN for 2010 London Marathon
Cheers - Dumelow (talk) 23:23, 26 April 2010 (UTC)

WikiCup 2010 April newsletter
Round two is over, and we are down to our final 32. For anyone interested in the final standings (though not arranged by group) this page has been compiled. Congratulations to, our clear overall round winner, and to and , who were solidly second and third respectively. There were a good number of high scorers this round- competition was certainly tough! Round three begins tomorrow, but anything promoted after the end of round two is eligible for points. 16 contestants (eight pool leaders and eight wildcards) will progress to round four in two months- things are really starting to get competitive. Anything you worry may not receive the necessary attention before the end of the round (such as outstanding GA or FA nominations) is welcome at WikiCup/Reviews, and please remember to continue offering reviews yourself where possible. As always, the judges are available to contact via email, IRC or their talk pages, and general discussion about the Cup is welcome on the WikiCup talk page.

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Gerry Ryan
Hiya! Nice work on Gerry Ryan. Really sad isn't it? Looks like we're in the same pool in the WikiCup! — Cargoking   talk  09:00, 2 May 2010 (UTC)
 * I don't know. Some sentences are sourceless. Get a third opinion. Ask a heavyweight WP:IE. — Cargoking   talk  10:46, 2 May 2010 (UTC)
 * A complete list of Noel Kelly's clients . — Cargoking   talk  11:15, 2 May 2010 (UTC)
 * Have you seen the extent of the popularity of the Gerry Ryan article? Second most popular article at one point, and reached a total of 103,000 hits. — Cargoking   talk  13:26, 2 May 2010 (UTC)
 * O-8 -- 03:34, 3 May 2010 (UTC)
 * It is embarrassing how such an obnoxious jackass as Gerry Ryan can provoke so many pathetic Irish people lacking in judgement and perspective to shed tears. Súil Tirim.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 174.16.16.95 (talk) 12:52, 4 May 2010 (UTC)

ITN for 2010 Johnson & Johnson children's product recall
--Dumelow (talk) 08:16, 3 May 2010 (UTC)

ITN for the elephant in the room 2010 World Snooker Championship
--There. Are you happy now? :P HJ Mitchell &#124;  Penny for your thoughts?   02:47, 4 May 2010 (UTC)
 * No. Work harder! :P -- 02:51, 4 May 2010 (UTC)
 * Lol! stop abusing the admin! HJ Mitchell  &#124;  Penny for your thoughts?   02:53, 4 May 2010 (UTC)

Motto of the Day
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Articles for deletion nomination of Death of Gerry Ryan
I have nominated Death of Gerry Ryan, an article that you created, for deletion. I do not think that this article satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and have explained why at Articles for deletion/Death of Gerry Ryan. Your opinions on the matter are welcome at that same discussion page; also, you are welcome to edit the article to address these concerns. Thank you for your time.Please contact me if you're unsure why you received this message. Nsk92 (talk) 12:26, 13 May 2010 (UTC)

ITN for Lost Man Booker Prize
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ITN for May 2010 Central European floods
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ITN: Air India Express Flight 812
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DYK for 2010 Yuanyang colliery outburst
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ITN for 2010 Fuzhou train derailment
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ITN for 2010 Kingston unrest
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DYK for Laureate na nÓg
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DYK for Fred O'Donovan
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ITN
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ITN for Horst Köhler
Nom. Someone forgot to do this. -- can  dle • wicke  14:52, 31 May 2010 (UTC)

WikiCup 2010 May newsletter
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Eyewitness Accounts
Hi,

In response to the Flotilla Eyewitness Report, the reason I deleted it is not for censorship, it is for notability. The Guardian may be a veritable source, but the activist they interviewed is not, and that was the only "news" which came out of the item and couldn't already be found in the other coverage that was done. And in my experience Eyewitness Accounts (generally) only appear as news items when the first ones are a long time (months or years) later, or when they bring to light new information that no one could have presumed beforehand (it comes as no surprise, for example, that smoke bombs were used in the attack).

I don't delete things wantonly but in the past you have literally posted news items about "Taoiseach Brian Cowen inaugurates XXX building" and "Nigerian Soccer Team moves hotels". If anything, items like this can be made into WikiNews articles, but for notability reasons they do not belong in the current events box along with items that are more significant to a worldwide audience.

I don't want to get into an edit war with you. I have no idea how to "seek consensus" pertaining to a news item but if you can find me two other editors that honestly believe this is notable, I'll shut my mouth. Otherwise, please allow me to delete this, or help me take it to a neutral forum that can decide whether it belongs.

Thanks, 69.31.35.200 (talk) 15:05, 1 June 2010 (UTC) (Blue Crest)


 * Thank you for replying. Sorry if I accused you of censorship but that was the impression received from your edit summary. I'm afraid I don't understand your reasoning. The Guardian is a reliable source but the activist is not. But if a source reports on an event and tells it from the perspective of another person how can that be reliable either? Someone has to write it, and more often than not someone has to be interviewed or give their response. There wouldn't be a single reliable source if they were all ruled out because someone in it had raised an objectionable point, and of course the writer is probably biased as well. At the time of writing the item you want removed reads: "Survivors of the Israeli assault on the Gaza-bound international aid flotilla return to Greece and Turkey, providing the first eyewitness accounts of the attack". What is objectionable here, considering the high-profile nature of the incident? If you object to the content of the source it might be a good idea to inform The Guardian how they can improve their levels of journalism.


 * I don't know what you are referring to when you mention past items. I don't know why a Nigerian soccer team moving hotels is important but if I posted it I presumably added a source and presumably there was a reason to do so - perhaps it was related to security, for example. A Nigerian sports team under threat (or in a situation that is being reported outside Nigeria) could be said to be as notable to people in Nigeria (and maybe Africa) as, say, an American sports team in the United States (and maybe Northern America) or a British sports team in the UK (and maybe Europe) in a similar situation.


 * Are you pleading for permission from me to delete it? I hold no such authority as I am not consensus. And there is really no need to "shut your mouth", whatever that means. If you find yourself in a position where your view is not being addressed on this topic there are always other ways to help in other areas. -- 15:46, 1 June 2010 (UTC)


 * Hi,


 * What I object to is not the content but the notability of the first eyewitness account coming out. Every event is going to have eyewitness accounts, and it may even be reasonable to post the link along with the story, but not as a separate item.  An IDF soldier's account of the Palestinian rockets wouldn't be notable at the level of a separate item, nor would most eyewitness accounts of a mine disaster in the US or China.


 * (And nor, in my opinion, is a World Cup soccer team changing their accommodations to another local hotel. Certainly if a team dropped out due to security concerns, like the attack on the bus (Tunisia's team, I think it was?).  But something this small, it doesn't belong on the Worldwide News page alongside much more sweeping stories.  As far as I know there's no hard-and-fast guidelines for what qualifies as a notable news item, so there are going to be gray areas where you could argue the notability of something.  For the record, another editor ended up deleting your item.)


 * Additionally, the item originally looked to me like it was posted with a POV agenda; this has definitely been corrected. So my only complaint now is the notability.  I'm willing to give it a "wide strike zone" to avoid a revert war.


 * I hope you can do the same with the story I posted (this was clearly notable, and the fact that Israel responded this way IS verifiable; whether or not what they are saying is true is not verifiable but that's also the case with, say, North Korea's dubious claim that they have nuclear fusion, which was a valid news item). If you can find proof this happened before midnight at GMT+2, though, you're right that it belongs in May 31.


 * Thanks and best regards... Blue Crest (talk) 18:31, 1 June 2010 (UTC)

Excuse me, but how many of you are there? Either way I find it odd that one of you should want to remove mention of the first eye-witness accounts but include a source referring to a Danish ambassador's speculation that an organisation as high-profile as Al-Qaeda are involved. The source Fox News states one ambassador who has passed on a rumour -  I have no idea what you mean about "a World Cup soccer team changing their accommodations to another local hotel" but I'm fine with its removal. It has nothing to do with this topic and I've completely forgotten what it is about. If you object to how something is worded don't remove it. Please rephrase it, like I did here. I have no opinion on who is a terrorist or who isn't but it is a term which will inevitably offend someone if not used with care. -- 19:51, 1 June 2010 (UTC)
 * More on the eyewitnesses. Whether or not they are credible, true or accurate (and I'm not for one moment suggesting who is right and who is wrong) they are receiving interest internationally. -- 20:00, 1 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Just one of me - I wasn't signed in for the first part of this which is why I added (Blue Crest) to my signature above. The Danish ambassador's assertion is another example (like the flotilla survivors) of an NPOV, reliable source talking to a source that has an extreme vested interest in the way that people view things and may not be reliable.  In my ideal world both would be removed, but as long as things aren't removed or kept simply based on the viewpoint they advocate, I'm okay with it.  I originally removed the quotes from "terrorist" since according to the terrorist page, someone who wantonly shoots a rocket into another country (likely with the aim of doing damage or killing people) could definitely be labeled that, but as you see I was fine with you adding quotes to it and specifying that it is only the IDF's opinion that the individual was a terrorist.


 * As far as deleting versus rewording, again, I don't know of any place to quickly settle whether a news item should be removed, but for obvious ones (for example, advertisement or completely non-notable events that would be subject to speedy deletion on wiki pages), I am going to simply delete them, as other editors correctly do. I do make mistakes.  I considered this "first eyewitness account" to be utterly non-notable, and especially upon your posting of this second link (which describes official responses to the eyewitness accounts), yes, it does deserve to be up there.  I'm not perfekt! :)  But there are items, often, that make it into a national online news site (especially if you dig around) because they're interesting but simply are not notable for a worldwide crowd.  Thanks, Blue Crest (talk) 20:58, 1 June 2010 (UTC)
 * I've stated that it is a rumour. This is what both sources say. (FOX News) (News24) -- 21:10, 1 June 2010 (UTC)
 * No problem. Thanks for your contribution. Blue Crest (talk) 21:55, 1 June 2010 (UTC)

ITN for Andrei Voznesensky

 * Article history should confirm this. -- 00:22, 3 June 2010 (UTC)

DYK for TV Brasil Internacional
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DYK
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ITN for Zamfara State lead poisoning epidemic
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DYK for 2010 Stavropol bomb blast
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DYK for Breandán Ó Buachalla
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ITN
--Btw, just so you can improve your blurb suggestions, MOS:NUM says we don't start a sentence with a figure. :) Oh yeah, and while I'm here, I don't suppose I can bully you into getting your own mop yet? HJ Mitchell  &#124;  Penny for your thoughts?   03:42, 12 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the tip. No, I'm afraid not. :-D -- 03:47, 12 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Ask Courcelles (the artist formerly known as Bradjamesbrown), see what he thinks, he follows RfA at least as closely as I do. HJ Mitchell  &#124;  Penny for your thoughts?   04:11, 12 June 2010 (UTC)
 * You meant "ever so ****ing sorry", didn't you? :P -- 04:13, 12 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Leave me alone, it quarter past five in the morning! I stand by the above though (except for my typographical error), you should give it some thought. HJ Mitchell  &#124;  Penny for your thoughts?   04:19, 12 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Oh my word... I was coming here to ask you if you had ever thought about running an RFA! HJ, we'll have to bug her about it until she gives in like TFOWR did... *winks*. Courcelles (talk) 07:26, 12 June 2010 (UTC)

ITN
--Now go get your own mop! Y'see, Courcelles agrees with me. We're both admins, therefore we must be right! HJ Mitchell &#124;  Penny for your thoughts?   15:24, 12 June 2010 (UTC)
 * I see why it is called a mop but it still seems a strange word. Or is that just me? -- 15:43, 12 June 2010 (UTC)
 * I think it's the old admin=janitor analogy. Wasn't around when that was really in vogue, so, yes, it seems a tad strange to me, as well. Courcelles (talk) 15:56, 12 June 2010 (UTC)
 * I suppose it is, but the mop is a vital armament in Operation Enduring Encyclopaedia! There's something deeply satisfying about blocking a particularly pesky vandal! As a bonus, you'd be able to clean up after me when I forget to use the preview button! Did you know you're by far the most prolific editor of ITN/C? You've made 3144 edits to it according to this. I'm #8, with a humble 748. HJ Mitchell  &#124;  Penny for your thoughts?   16:04, 12 June 2010 (UTC)
 * I thought I might possibly be somewhere near the top but perhaps your tool is broken. -- 16:13, 12 June 2010 (UTC)
 * I remember running it when writing up HJ's RFA, and you were on top then- I think it's accurate. So... why won't you let us write you up a nomination... RfA is getting too quiet... Courcelles (talk) 16:28, 12 June 2010 (UTC)
 * There is at least one nomination there. Hardly too quiet. :) -- 16:34, 12 June 2010 (UTC)
 * 135/0/0. I wonder how that is going to close... ;)  The RFA meatgrinder needs fresh meat; if it allowed me through, you should be fine. Courcelles (talk) 16:45, 12 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Well, in fairness, most people thought Soap was already an admin! But you should let us nominate you- I think RfA is in a temporary state of unbrokenness since I managed to get through with 85%, Courcelles' was unanimous (but he did bribe everyone ;)!), my latest candidate just got through with 90-something% and the only current candidate is running at 100%, so you need to get in there before it breaks again! HJ Mitchell  &#124;  Penny for your thoughts?   17:15, 12 June 2010 (UTC)

 HJ Mitchell would like to nominate you to become an administrator. Please visit Requests for adminship to see what this process entails, and then [ contact HJ Mitchell] to accept or decline the nomination. A page will then be created for your nomination. If you accept the nomination, you must state and sign your acceptance. You may also choose to make a statement and/or answer the optional questions to supplement the information your nominator has given. Once you are satisfied with the page, you may post your nomination for discussion, or request that your nominator do so.
 * I'm not going to give up 'til you say yes! ;) HJ Mitchell  &#124;  Penny for your thoughts?   17:50, 13 June 2010 (UTC)
 * I have some of those third Zimbabwean dollars I bribed everyone with left over, if you need some... Courcelles (talk) 17:54, 13 June 2010 (UTC)

Hi, would you be so kind as to give us support!
Hello, I hope you're doing fine and I sincerely apologize for this intrusion. I've just read your profile and I understood that you're an Irishman (I wish I can visit your wonderful country some time soon!), so can you understand what are a minorized language and culture and maybe I am not bothering you and you will help us... I'm a member of a Catalan association "Amical de la Viquipèdia" which is trying to get some recognition as a Catalan Chapter but this hasn't been approved up to that moment. We would appreciate your support, visible if you stick this on your first page: Wikimedia CAT. Supporting us will be like giving equal opportunity to minorized languages and cultures in the future! Thanks again, wishing you a great summer, take care! Keep on preserving your great culture, country, music and language! I was thinking about telling you that the animated lightning picture was great and then I fell on Lord Sauron's ring, really good! Slán agat! Capsot (talk) 20:57, 12 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Done. No bother. Do visit soon before they bankrupt us. ;-) -- 21:31, 12 June 2010 (UTC)

DYK
Courcelles (talk) 12:02, 13 June 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Floribert Chebeya
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ITN
--Now, how about this RfA? ;) HJ Mitchell  &#124;  Penny for your thoughts?   16:07, 15 June 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Adrian Freeman
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DYK for Thomas Caffrey
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ITN: Nauruan parliamentary election, June 2010

 * See article history. -- 03:04, 23 June 2010 (UTC)

ITN for Graeme McDowell
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ITN for Nauruan parliamentary election, June 2010
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 * I am just after giving that to myself a few moments ago so the timing is odd(!) Is that Colombia? I was just heading over to alert you before I decide which one to do next. -- 03:08, 23 June 2010 (UTC)

ITN for Colombian presidential election, 2010
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ITN
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DYK for Gerbrand Bakker (novelist)
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DYK for The Twin
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WikiCup 2010 June newsletter
We're half way through 2010, and the end of the WikiCup is in sight! Round 3 is over, and we're down to our final 16. Our pool winners were (A),  (B, and the round's overall leader),  (C)  and  (D, joint), but, with the scores reset, everything is to play for in our last pooled round. The pools will be up before midnight tonight, and have been selected randomly by J Milburn. This will be the toughest round yet, and so, as ever, anything you worry may not receive the necessary attention before the end of the round (such as outstanding GA or FA nominations) is welcome at WikiCup/Reviews, and please remember to continue offering reviews yourself where possible. As always, the judges are available to contact via email, IRC or their talk pages, and general discussion about the Cup is welcome on the WikiCup talk page.

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