User talk:Cullen328/Archive 67

dividing an article into sub pages
Greetings Jim. Thank you for your reply to my post. I have already divided the article i hope to submit into sub pages. I haven't published anything yet, though it is ready for review. I think i just need help with the syntax for how to publish the whole article with links to supporting sub pages. Do i merely publish each page separately and then create links to the supporting pages? Many thanks again. Dragonboat Ronin (talk) 03:28, 15 December 2019 (UTC)
 * Hello, . I do not see any recent article draft edits by you to user space, draft space or sandbox space. I cannot assess this content until it is on Wikipedia in some form. I am also concerned about your mention of subpages, because subpages are not allowed in Wikipedia articles. Please read Subpages. Cullen328  Let's discuss it  03:45, 15 December 2019 (UTC)

Greetings Jim. Yes i haven't published anything yet; i've only used the editor and previewed what a finished article would look like to avoid it being deleted before it is ready (as occurred to me earlier). Should i try publishing the main article so you can see it? It has highlights to links i hope to make to related content. Subpages may not be the correct word. Essentially it is several articles that can stand alone but have related content. Many thanks. Dragonboat Ronin (talk) 03:54, 15 December 2019 (UTC)
 * , the draft you wrote a few weeks ago was not appropriate for the encyclopedia, since it described original research that you have done. Please do not try to add that type of content to Wikipedia. Original research is contrary to policy. Cullen328  Let's discuss it  04:38, 15 December 2019 (UTC)

Greetings Jim. Actually i had compiled data from several sources on the subject of the fastest times in dragon boat racing throughout history. This information was collected from many sources and i put this together into a report to show various international team coaches. They requested i find a way to try and publish. I then copied the email i sent to them and intended to work it into a publishable article without actually knowing that what i was working on was live as i was unfamiliar with wikipedia format. I had thought my sandbox was private and not viewable to the public. Are you saying there is no way that an article about the fastest dragon boat race times is suitable for wikipedia in any format, or just in the format i had initially presented it? The information actually comes from several prominent members and organizations in the Dragon Boat racing community, not merely from my research. What you were looking at was nothing near a final publication intention. Many thanks. Dragonboat Ronin (talk) 04:50, 15 December 2019 (UTC)
 * , an acceptable Wikipedia article must be about a topic which has received significant coverage in published reliable independent sources. You mention information that "comes from several prominent members and organizations in the Dragon Boat racing community". If that information comes to you through emails, letters, phone calls, text messages or face to face conversations, then it is original research, and therefore not acceptable on Wikipedia. Your job as a Wikipedia editor is to neutrally summarize published reliable sources. No more and no less. Cullen328  Let's discuss it  05:09, 15 December 2019 (UTC)

Greetings Jim. I understand what you are saying. In good faith i hope you don't misunderstand me. Almost all of my information summarizes published or posted sources, the majority of which can be verified instantly online; it is not from emails, letters, phone calls, etc. There were a few race events which did not have online published results. For those i did do inquiries, and so communicated by email with the presidents and officers of respective sport governing bodies. They emailed me back the journals indicating either results or relevant information. These are not immediately verifiable online but can be by contacting the sources i received the publications from. Does this invalidate the article entirely or is there any format these results might be acceptable? Thanks again for your time and advice. Dragonboat Ronin (talk) 06:01, 15 December 2019 (UTC)
 * , I cannot possibly evaluate the reliability of the sources that you propose to use until you actually post a draft somewhere on Wikipedia. In order to establish the notability of the topic, you must provide references to independent, reliable sources. Therefore, sources published by dragonboat racing organizations are not acceptable for establishing notability, because they are not independent of dragonboat racing. You need sources independent of dragonboat racing organizations that discuss speed records in dragonboat racing. If these sources do not exist, then neither should your proposed article. Have you read and studied Your first article? Cullen328  Let's discuss it  06:41, 15 December 2019 (UTC)
 * we already have an article at International Dragon Boat Federation - have you read it? You also added some promotional copyright to your article from . Doug Weller  talk 07:42, 15 December 2019 (UTC)

Good morning (from east Canada). Essentially i am hoping to publish an article on fastest dragonboat race times and world records. Ideally something similar to this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_world_records_in_swimming There are many independent sources about the sport, though only dragonboat racing organizations ratify race results and fastest times. Please note again; the earlier draft i was working on was not intended as anything even remotely ready for publication. I was using it to try and learn the wikipedia editor and had thought my sandbox was viewable by me only. The visual editor does not seem to have the 'show preview' button that source editing has; the only option is 'publish', so i was posting live without realizing. Mr. Weller, regarding the promotional copyright i had, this source was used for the historical information it provided. I don't have any affiliation with it personally and can reference the same information elsewhere if that source is not valid. Regarding myself, i am a retired dragonboat athlete but i don't have any affiliation with any dragonboat organizations and am not compensated for anything hoping to post. I am a member in a few dragonboat clubs but not active at the moment. That said i'm getting a strong sense from you folks that anything i hope to publish may be insufficient before i even post it. I wonder if i could submit you a copy of the source code i wrote so you could preview it, tho i don't think i have right to ask that of you. If you think there is no chance, do you recommend another platform i might try to publish? Regards, Dragonboat Ronin (talk) 15:49, 15 December 2019 (UTC)
 * , you did not answer my question about whether you have read and studied Your first article. You state that there are "many independent sources about the sport" but you do not provide any links to such sources so that they can be assessed. I am trying to be helpful but you are secretive about your plans. So, here is my advice to you: Post an initial draft that is in full compliance with WP:YFA and then ask for advice. If you do not want to comply with Wikipedia's stringent standards, then Fandom (website) is an alternative you may want to consider. Cullen328  Let's discuss it  18:05, 15 December 2019 (UTC)

Greetings Jim. I apologize; not trying to be secretive at all. Yes i've read the first article guidelines. I'll try to figure out how to correct the syntax in my draft on my own and see if anything is worthy to publish here. Regards, Dragonboat Ronin (talk) 18:29, 15 December 2019 (UTC)

Merry Xmas!
Thanks for your kind thoughts,, but I am not a Christian and do not want New Testament quotes on my talk page. I hope that you enjoy your holidays. Cullen</b><sup style="color:#707">328  Let's discuss it  04:55, 18 December 2019 (UTC)

Sorry
sorry if I had offended you, I had found the WikiLove message on SpiceMilkBoy's talk page, and thought it would be Ok to spread the holiday cheer, anyway have a happy New Year! James The Bond 007 (talk) 12:44, 18 December 2019 (UTC)
 * You didn't offend me, . No problem. <b style="color:#070">Cullen</b><sup style="color:#707">328  Let's discuss it  16:28, 18 December 2019 (UTC)

Template help
I am seeking help from you,, because DESiegel is not responding to me. I want to ask you about templates. How can I give parameters descriptions, the template itself a description, and make the parameters visible in the add more information? They always tell me to input the parameter myself. -- Bank Bank Robbery started a robbery (🚨) 03:34, 19 December 2019 (UTC)
 * Hello, . In my ten plus years of editing, I have never edited a template once (though I use them frequently) and know absolutely nothing about template editing. I am not a programmer. I suggest that you ask your question at Village pump (technical). Good luck. <b style="color:#070">Cullen</b><sup style="color:#707">328  Let's discuss it  04:27, 19 December 2019 (UTC)
 * Thanks. -- Bank Bank Robbery started a robbery (🚨) 09:54, 19 December 2019 (UTC)

Happy holidays
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 * Happy Holidays to you too, . <b style="color:#070">Cullen</b><sup style="color:#707">328  Let's discuss it  02:56, 20 December 2019 (UTC)

Merry Merry!

 * Happy Holidays, . <b style="color:#070">Cullen</b><sup style="color:#707">328  Let's discuss it  18:29, 21 December 2019 (UTC)

Cheers

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Editing Request
I do not want to be an editor. I tried to add a TV credit and it was too confusing.

The inclusion is not a big deal. It is a character actor who should get another credit on his page.

I was watching Perry Mason, Season 2, Episode 28, 1959. I often look up actors on Wikipedia. Actor Arthur Space plays character James Morrow Sr.

Can anyone check it out and add the citation? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Space

Thanks,

Len Rose Fairlawn, OH 8.40.68.20 (talk) 04:52, 21 December 2019 (UTC)
 * Hello, Len. The biography of Arthur Space already mentions that he appeared in four Perry Mason episodes. If you can find a reliable online source with more details (not a blog), I can add more information to the article. <b style="color:#070">Cullen</b><sup style="color:#707">328  Let's discuss it  18:42, 21 December 2019 (UTC)

Merry Christmas

 * Happy Holidays, . <b style="color:#070">Cullen</b><sup style="color:#707">328  Let's discuss it  01:49, 22 December 2019 (UTC)

Merry Christmas!

 * Happy Holidays, . <b style="color:#070">Cullen</b><sup style="color:#707">328  Let's discuss it  17:46, 23 December 2019 (UTC)

Happy holidays!

 * Happy Holidays, . Bangkok depends on my wife's health. She had major surgery yesterday. <b style="color:#070">Cullen</b><sup style="color:#707">328  Let's discuss it  17:42, 24 December 2019 (UTC)

Happy Holidays
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 * Happy Holidays, . <b style="color:#070">Cullen</b><sup style="color:#707">328  Let's discuss it  23:35, 24 December 2019 (UTC)

Good luck
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 * Happy Holidays, . <b style="color:#070">Cullen</b><sup style="color:#707">328  Let's discuss it  04:26, 25 December 2019 (UTC)

Seeker18th
Hello! Cullen328 I want to discuss more about how much can I write about myself in my page. For example I wish to create article (page) and I want share it in my own page. Am I allowed to do so? Seeker 18th (talk.) 11:02, 27 December 2019 (UTC)
 * Hello, . Your user page is not for articles. It is to describe you as a Wikipedia editor.
 * Please read Your first article for information about how to write an article. <b style="color:#070">Cullen</b><sup style="color:#707">328  Let's discuss it  17:07, 27 December 2019 (UTC)

Checkuser
I have a suspicion that Milanbishop is a sock or part of a troll farm. They joined Mar 2018, made one post until December and their sole interest seems to be Trump-Ukraine, for a newby they know an awful lot about WP P&G and sprinkle their posts with inline references to the like, it took me over a year to get that far, and I am still learning.Apologies if I botherOldperson (talk) 20:39, 27 December 2019 (UTC)
 * Hello, . You are not bothering me, and I agree that this editor's behavior raises some concerns. However, I am not a Checkuser, and even if I was, the CheckUser tool needs to be used cautiously and with evidence, and not in cases of vague concerns or "fishing expeditions". Please read CheckUser and feel free to contact a member of that team if you have adequate evidence. <b style="color:#070">Cullen</b><sup style="color:#707">328  Let's discuss it  22:39, 27 December 2019 (UTC)

Jim Rogers (California politician)
Hey would you care to copyedit for me, I think I am a good writer, perhaps great, but not perfect?Ndołkah☆ (talk) 05:05, 29 December 2019 (UTC)
 * I just recommended keeping the article and will copyedit it as well. Good work on the rewrite, . <b style="color:#070">Cullen</b><sup style="color:#707">328  Let's discuss it  06:13, 29 December 2019 (UTC)

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 * Happy Holidays to you too, . <b style="color:#070">Cullen</b><sup style="color:#707">328  Let's discuss it  01:16, 31 December 2019 (UTC)

Happy New Year, Cullen328!
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Mark Shaw
I just stubbed the article as it was still completely unsourced after being tagged for over 18 months. I also zapped his list of books. As far as I am aware none of them are independently notable. We may want to keep an eye on it in case there is an attempt to restore unsourced claims. I am traveling and won't be online regularly again before Monday. Happy new year. -Ad Orientem (talk) 21:04, 2 January 2020 (UTC)
 * Oh yeah, that one. I will keep my good eye on it. Travel safely, . <b style="color:#070">Cullen</b><sup style="color:#707">328  Let's discuss it  21:17, 2 January 2020 (UTC)

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thanks for your reply
thanks for your reply, just now at Talk:Jimbo_wales. by the way, I am looking over your user page, and greatly enjoying it. thanks for your interesting items, links etc here. looks neat!!! --Sm8900 (talk) 04:56, 17 January 2020 (UTC)
 * You are welcome, . I have been around a long time but nowhere near as long as Jimbo. Please add a link to his original source in your template. Good luck, and thanks for getting involved. <b style="color:#070">Cullen</b><sup style="color:#707">328  Let's discuss it  05:24, 17 January 2020 (UTC)
 * Hi there Jim! thanks for your reply above. no problem, I will do so. by the way, the title at the top is actually a link back to the source, but no problem, I'll add another link that's labeled more clearly. it is nice to meet you here. by the way, my real name is Steve.. it's good to be in touch. I had a deeper look at your user page, and greatly enjoyed reading about your experiences,.
 * by the way, if you want, come and take a look at this draft version of my user page. some of the templates there will look very familiar to you. you know what they say about "imitation," right? well, they say it's "the sincerest form of flattery." lol!!! seriously, been trying to figure out how to spruce up my user page a little for a while now, and your page provided some good ideas. I appreciate it. feel free to be in touch any time. thanks!! --Sm8900 (talk) 14:06, 17 January 2020 (UTC)

Sheesh! I heard RFA could be a vicious place, but you've stooped so low!
How could you? How simply could you? How could you stoop so low with this description of me? Did you not appreciate the harm it could do to to my self esteem, to my family and to my fans fan, and to me by referring to me by that horrible word as a.... - no, I can't bring myself to say it - well, by referring to me as a (lowers voice, nobody listening?), well, as a "senior citizen"? Oh, the hurt you've caused!

I have to warn you: I've spent today drafting my report to ArbCom. I've read this guidance and this procedural manual and I know I have a valid case against you for what you said. This is surely a personal attack of the most egregious kind, pure and simple, with the only possible mitigating circumstances being that you described us both as "among the most trustworthy people imaginable", and I suppose I should thank you for that and might concede that you could have a point there. But I expect you'll now just go off and find some way to hire a wikilawyer and make this case drag out for a year or two before it's fully heard, won't you? Won't you? By then you'll just end up being, errm, in the right, and I guess I'll just look like a fool - and an aged one at that. I can't bear it. So until then, you just watch your language!

See you in Court! Nick Moyes (talk) 22:25, 18 January 2020 (UTC)
 * , perhaps you have heard "chutzpah" defined as the attitude of a defendant convicted of murdering his parents and then begging the judge for mercy because he is an orphan. In my defense, I attacked myself in the same way as I attacked you. The truth stings a bit, doesn't it? <b style="color:#070">Cullen</b><sup style="color:#707">328  Let's discuss it  22:34, 18 January 2020 (UTC)
 * Yeah - you're too right. I told my daughter what you said, and that you were the first person ever to describe me like that. EVER! We both had a good chuckle, and then she told me how perceptive you were and what a nice person you sounded, and then I had a good cry, and then I had to sit down for a bit to get my breath back. Then I couldn't get up again because of my knees. (I blame it on something I must have eaten.) Oh! Sting? yes, of course it stings. Can't St. Jimbo do something about it? Isn't he all-powerful? LOL Nick Moyes (talk) 22:46, 18 January 2020 (UTC)
 * The longer I edit,, the less powerful I perceive Jimbo to be. <b style="color:#070">Cullen</b><sup style="color:#707">328  Let's discuss it  22:52, 18 January 2020 (UTC)
 * I think you've just neatly summed up my life. More crying now being scheduled. Nick Moyes (talk) 22:55, 18 January 2020 (UTC)
 * You will soon be an administrator,, and we are not allowed to cry. So, get it out of your system. <b style="color:#070">Cullen</b><sup style="color:#707">328  Let's discuss it  23:37, 18 January 2020 (UTC)


 * I think you're just a pair of G****y O** M**, that's what you are. --ColinFine (talk) 23:41, 18 January 2020 (UTC)

Greta Thunberg
Talk:Greta Thunberg. I look forward to your comments. I hope you'll weigh in. Bus stop (talk) 00:43, 20 January 2020 (UTC)
 * I appreciate the notification, . I am in the middle of a real world football game TV watching event with my wife and son, and will take a close look in a few hours. <b style="color:#070">Cullen</b><sup style="color:#707">328  Let's discuss it  02:10, 20 January 2020 (UTC)

clarify
Which ban is indefinite and which ban you have applied. You need to clarify this. What is meaning of this ":In October, I blocked you for two weeks for violating your topic ban on participating in deletion". --Spasage (talk) 16:15, 17 January 2020 (UTC)
 * Hello, . You are topic banned indefinitely from participating in any type of deletion discussion and I blocked you last October for violating that topic ban. You may appeal the ban to WP:AN. <b style="color:#070">Cullen</b><sup style="color:#707">328  Let's discuss it  16:46, 17 January 2020 (UTC)
 * What is duration of ban you have imposed. This is my question. --Spasage (talk) 19:23, 17 January 2020 (UTC)
 * The duration is indefinite,, which means that the topic ban will last until you file a successful appeal at WP:AN. Without an appeal, it will last forever. <b style="color:#070">Cullen</b><sup style="color:#707">328  Let's discuss it  20:12, 17 January 2020 (UTC)
 * I know deletion topic ban is indefinite. The ban you placed in October 2019, is it indefinite or it is only for limited time. Can I make edits now or not? --Spasage (talk) 14:49, 20 January 2020 (UTC)
 * Your blocks have expired, . You can edit normally as long as you follow the topic ban. <b style="color:#070">Cullen</b><sup style="color:#707">328  Let's discuss it  19:52, 21 January 2020 (UTC)

Thanks
Thanks for that latest block. I was trying to work out if the name was offensive or not when you took care of it so you saved me from having to think too hard :) --kingboyk (talk) 06:10, 25 January 2020 (UTC)
 * Hello, . I do not know what "Bo" means but the other three syllables certainly made me concerned. Then I saw the somewhat disruptive userpage and the highly disruptive edit summary. That was enough for me to pull the trigger. Take care. <b style="color:#070">Cullen</b><sup style="color:#707">328  Let's discuss it  06:49, 25 January 2020 (UTC)

Regarding a draft
Hello dear Cullen I hope you have a great time I created my first article in my sandbox, would you help me and check it please? Since you have a lot of experience Thank you so much for your kindness I am looking forward to hearing from you

Best regards Childprotection (talk) 21:57, 26 January 2020 (UTC)
 * Hello, . Your draft article is located at User:Childprotection/sandbox. The most obvious problem that I see is that you have excessive external links which, according to that guideline, "should not normally be placed in the body of an article". A very limited number of external links can be in a separate section at the end of an article. For a biography, that would usually be the person's website or primary social media account.


 * There are also some minor errors in your English prose, which I would be happy to correct for you once you remove the excessive external links.


 * At that point, you should submit your draft to the Articles for Creation process for review by other editors. Good luck. <b style="color:#070">Cullen</b><sup style="color:#707">328  Let's discuss it  22:17, 26 January 2020 (UTC)

Hate speech on trans talk page
If you feel it's appropriate to do so, would you mind suppressing this edit? Anon editor (who has been warned) would probably consider it a "joke" but no one needs to see this. Thanks. Funcrunch (talk) 18:16, 26 January 2020 (UTC)
 * Hello, . Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I have suppressed the offensive remark. <b style="color:#070">Cullen</b><sup style="color:#707">328  Let's discuss it  19:24, 26 January 2020 (UTC)
 * You forgot to suppress the revision after by SineBot. I have asked another administrator to suppress it. Interstellarity (talk) 22:54, 26 January 2020 (UTC)

Precious anniversary
What do you think of my NYresolutions? Happy 2020! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:19, 12 January 2020 (UTC)
 * Your resolutions are wonderful,, and thank you for the reminder. <b style="color:#070">Cullen</b><sup style="color:#707">328  Let's discuss it  17:53, 12 January 2020 (UTC)

Thank you so much dear Cullen for your kindness I will remove the excessive external links and I will be happy id you edit this article I hope to be effective in Wikipedia

Thank you again Childprotection (talk) 22:24, 26 January 2020 (UTC)

Hello, dear Cullen Thank you so much for your attention and kindness I deleted the excessive external links in all parts of the article Would you edit it in your free time please Thank you

Best Regards 🙏 Childprotection (talk) 23:24, 26 January 2020 (UTC)

George Remus
Hi Cullen, I've done a lot of research on George Remus and am trying to figure out why there is an issue with mentioning a spirit that is named after him? I was updating his recent notoriety, with two books published and a spirit named after him. I took the external site off and reposted, but am now getting called out for not citing. I've also fixed other errors on the page, such as date of birth, place of birth and more. Just trying to add relevant info. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Remushistory (talk • contribs) 04:47, 30 January 2020 (UTC)
 * Please state whatever connection you have with the company that produces this liquor. Your behavior looks to me like that of a spammer, but I am willing to be convinced otherwise. What is certain is that you are a "new editor" with a promotional username who can create a reference in your first edit. That looks suspicious.<b style="color:#070">Cullen</b><sup style="color:#707">328  Let's discuss it  04:52, 30 January 2020 (UTC)

I just find the Remus story fascinating, have read all the books, tracked his ancestry, collect the bourbons, visited Cincinnati Prohibition underground tunnels and Price Hill Historical Society, have read most articles about his rise and fall via newspapers.com. However you want to handle it is fine by me. I responded to your concern by taking the external site off, then got hit by someone else for not citing it, so I wasn't sure how to proceed. Newbies gonna newbie, I guess. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Remushistory (talk • contribs) 05:06, 30 January 2020 (UTC)
 * , you did not ask my direct question, so I will repeat it for emphasis: Please state whatever connection you have with the company that produces this liquor. Thank you. <b style="color:#070">Cullen</b><sup style="color:#707">328  Let's discuss it  06:13, 30 January 2020 (UTC)

I don't have a connection. Do what you want with it. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Remushistory (talk • contribs) 14:13, 30 January 2020 (UTC)

Staying off John from Idegon
You'll have to excuse me not actually reading the profanity-laced rant very carefully. He didn't even seem to know who he was talking to. I have reopened his closure on ANI so that we may have a public venue for any further profanity. Elizium23 (talk) 21:23, 30 January 2020 (UTC)
 * There is no excuse for failing to notice that you have been asked twice not to post on that editor's talk page. I do not like profanity in Wikipedia discussions myself but it is not forbidden. Please do not tilt at windmills, . `<b style="color:#070">Cullen</b><sup style="color:#707">328  Let's discuss it
 * Well, I apologize, but I honestly did not realize until you told me. Profanity is incivil in my book, when directed at an editor. Once again, let's have it out on ANI. Elizium23 (talk) 21:29, 30 January 2020 (UTC)
 * ...or you could go and review an article for WP:GA? That seems to be a better use of your time.   Cassianto Talk  21:52, 30 January 2020 (UTC)

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 * I am delighted to invite you to the SPIE Photonics West 2020 edit-a-thon, at Park Central Hotel (Franciscan I, 3rd Level / 50 Third Street / San Francisco, California), on Sunday, February 2, 2020, at 5:00-7:00pm.


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 * Thanks for the information,, but one of my sons is a big 49ers fan and his mom and I promised to watch the big game with him. We will have refreshments! Please invite us next time. <b style="color:#070">Cullen</b><sup style="color:#707">328  Let's discuss it  07:05, 31 January 2020 (UTC)
 * No worries, . Plus it was short notice for sure. Enjoy the game, and see you another time. --Rosiestep (talk) 13:37, 31 January 2020 (UTC)

New Article
Thank you so much for your kindness I edited the article in my Sandbox and removed exra link there, but this is my first experience to write an article Would you do me a favor and edit this article please? (I think this article is same to Resume and I don't know how we can edit some part)

Thank you again for your support

Best Regards Childprotection (talk) 07:14, 1 February 2020 (UTC)
 * Hello again, . I did some copyediting of your draft. Because I do not speak Persian and an not familiar with the reliable sources of Iran, that is all I can do right now. <b style="color:#070">Cullen</b><sup style="color:#707">328  Let's discuss it  07:38, 1 February 2020 (UTC)

Thank you
Thank you so much for your kindness Childprotection (talk) 09:27, 1 February 2020 (UTC)

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GDX420
Thank you for your assistance in preventing further disruptive acts by User:GDX420. With regards to his speedy AfD notices which were raised incorrectly on Horizons Gorwelion and Welsh Wildlife Centre - what is the best way to proceed? I have submitted the deletion articles themselves for deletion (miscellany) due to the improper process. Should the AfD notice be deleted from each of the above articles or do I need to wait for someone to act? Many thanks. Llemiles (talk) 19:43, 1 February 2020 (UTC)
 * Hello, . Those are standard AfD nominations. Please let the process play out. <b style="color:#070">Cullen</b><sup style="color:#707">328  Let's discuss it  20:27, 1 February 2020 (UTC)

Modbiotics
Hi Jim,

Yes, the draft I started is called MODBIOTICS. I'm struggling to find it as it has been a few months since I worked on it. There also seems to be some concern from others about the content. The term 'modbiotic' is a trademarked term to describe the action of how certain foods work inside the digestive system. The references are all scientific articles describing this process but don't use the term 'modbiotic' as it is not a scientific term. The reason why this term was created and trademarked is because such a term has never existed before to described this specific action. Is this still notable in terms of wikipedia's conditions? Lizmo1977Lizmo1977 (talk) 21:33, 1 February 2020 (UTC)
 * Hello, . As I told you at the Teahouse, your draft is located at Draft:Modbiotics and it is right in your edit history. What you seem to be discussing is a classic case of a neologism created for marketing reasons. Please read WP:NOTNEO. Unless the specific topic "Modbiotics" has received significant coverage in reliable sources that have no connection to the business that trademarked the term, then it is not eligible for coverage in Wikipedia under that title. Perhaps an article about the scientific concept might possibly be appropriate but the article would have a different title. <b style="color:#070">Cullen</b><sup style="color:#707">328  Let's discuss it  00:14, 2 February 2020 (UTC)

Just to let you know
Hi, just in case you missed my comments on the article's talk page, i said that i had no problem with dealing with this information in the body :. Best. ---Wikaviani  (talk) (contribs)  00:19, 1 February 2020 (UTC)
 * , I am glad that you aren't trying to add back that pointy content because you ought to know that biographies of this length and detail almost never mention the person's country of university education in the lead. His education is described accurately in the next section where it belongs. It was added to the lead five days ago by an editor who made it clear that it was for purposes of "irony". I hope you know that motivation is wrong. <b style="color:#070">Cullen</b><sup style="color:#707">328  Let's discuss it  02:46, 1 February 2020 (UTC)
 * Hi, thanks for your reply. My goal was not to add a pointy detail to the lead, i just wanted to give an extra insight to our readers about Javad Zarif, i suggest we keep discussing on the article's talk page to keep the discussion centralized. Again, thank you for the time you spent replying to my post. Cheers. ---Wikaviani  (talk) (contribs)  19:35, 2 February 2020 (UTC)

Awnsering my question
Hey Cullen328, Thank you for awnsering my question I am thankful. Editor Jr (talk) 04:46, 10 February 2020 (UTC)
 * You are welcome, . <b style="color:#070">Cullen</b><sup style="color:#707">328  Let's discuss it  04:49, 10 February 2020 (UTC)

Disruptive IP editor
Hi! Could you block this IP address? You'd be doing us all a favor, as it's been used primarily to vandalize articles. Thanks. YoPienso (talk) 14:53, 4 February 2020 (UTC)
 * ✅. <b style="color:#070">Cullen</b><sup style="color:#707">328  Let's discuss it  16:22, 4 February 2020 (UTC)
 * Wow. Blocking /64 already? Pathetic filth. I can just renew ipv6 prefix, idiot. While being Presiding officer of the joint session of Senate Pelosi mutilated the original copy of President's speach, that she was mandated to preserve and to give up it to clerk that will put it in House archive and that eventually will be in National Archive after the end of 116 Senate; thus she violated federal law 18 U.S.C.A. 2071. https://twitter.com/RepMikeJohnson/status/1225465326437109760?s=19 She also said that she did it with malice intent and she can be seen preripping it in official SOTU CNN video https://youtube.com/watch?v=Xb1xHhGJjJk on timecodes 46:20 and 56:05. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 94.29.0.171 (talk) 06:27, 10 February 2020 (UTC)
 * Your sources are not reliable. It was a copy: "Pelosi is in the clear, experts said, because her copy of Trump’s speech wasn’t a government record." -- BullRangifer (talk) 07:23, 10 February 2020 (UTC)