User talk:JFBurton

Rainow
I got your note about this article, but it puzzled me. All I've done in this article was revert a single line of vandalism. Maybe someone else made the edits you're thinking of? -FisherQueen 12:53, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

sorry, what do you mean?


 * Anyway, now that I've taken a second look at the page, I'm glad you sent that message to me. I would never have looked back at this page if you hadn't messaged me, and wouldn't have seen the changes you've made, which do not reflect Wikipedia's neutral point of view.  Remember that Wikipedia isn't a place for opinion, but only for facts which are supported with references.  -FisherQueen 12:57, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

Ahh, thats ok. Yeah, some people never learn.

Your edit to Buxton
I've added in the heights above sea-level in both metres and feet now, to avoid any kind of argument about which to use. I trust that will be the end of it. Since other measurements are in Metric units, I've placed the traditional Imperial Measurement in parentheses.Thank you.  DDS talk 15:45, 16 November 2006 (UTC)

Yeah, thats a good idea, Its just that most people looking at it will be english, and the english use feet. JFBurton 19:10, 16 November 2006 (UTC)
 * Not really all of them - I don't, and I'm 53, and most children are now becoming totally metric.  DDS talk 17:24, 16 November 2006 (UTC)

well, everyone in Buxton does JFBurton 19:10, 16 November 2006 (UTC)


 * I am sure you have not got any verifiable evidence that literally "everyone" in Buxton uses feet. Indeed, I happen to know that the schools will teach the children metric, and there are schools in Buxton!  DDS talk 23:24, 16 November 2006 (UTC)

Well, use both, then everybody's happy JFBurton 12:41, 17 November 2006 (UTC)

Devils Coach Horse
I think the Devil's Coach Horse DOES need simlifying actually LeanneMillington 16:05, 25 November 2006 (UTC)

Yeah, good job I already have. JFBurton 16:06, 25 November 2006 (UTC)

No, I just looked at it and some dick has deleted it. LeanneMillington 16:38, 25 November 2006 (UTC)

Nah, Its only Billlion. I probably made it a bit TOO simple. Probably best leaving it. JFBurton 16:56, 25 November 2006 (UTC)

Unusual edit
Hi, JFBurton. I noticed that you added this to the emetophobia article. I'm not sure what it is, actually, but discussion, voting, etc., don't belong on the article's page. Perhaps it would be better on the article's talk page. Joyous! | Talk 17:53, 25 November 2006 (UTC)

Yes, thats ok. JFBurton 16:53, 26 November 2006 (UTC)

Holy Isle, Firth of Clyde
Perhaps you could explain to me why you don't think the history of the name of the island is relevant to the article? Simply saying that you don't it's really necessary isn't good enough. Can we discus this on the talk page please? Cheers Grinner 22:10, 29 November 2006 (UTC)

Flash
I think of illicit as a softer word than illegal (ie its root meaning is 'unlicensed' I think). So cock-fighting is illicit in my book. But of course coining was treason and brought the most draconian penalties. Bob aka Linuxlad 09:31, 12 January 2007 (UTC)

Mac
I flyswatted him probably simultaneous with your message. Cheers, Antandrus (talk) 21:39, 12 January 2007 (UTC)

Antandrus (talk) 21:42, 12 January 2007 (UTC)


 * Yes. The only difference is that we can block vandals, protect pages, delete pages, and look at deleted revisions.  It makes it a wee bit easier to patrol.  Antandrus  (talk) 21:44, 12 January 2007 (UTC)


 * Stick around for four to six months, get lots of experience (preferably about 5,000 edits), get involved in as many aspects of the project as possible, show yourself to be capable, sane, calm, and mature, and then put yourself up for WP:RFA (or have someone else do it). See Requests_for_adminship/Statistics for some interesting statistics; and see a whole bunch of personal standards (including mine) here:  Requests_for_adminship/Standards/A-D.  Sorry I didn't see your note right away ... it's right after lunch here where I live and I have to get back to work.  Cheers, Antandrus  (talk) 22:02, 12 January 2007 (UTC)

Green Tea
Ew... you like green tea! That's disgustan'. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Andyroost (talk • contribs) 14:49, 13 January 2007 (UTC).

User:Dell purely you
Thanks for your message on my talk page. Which other nicknames? --Edcolins 16:18, 13 January 2007 (UTC)

Well, if this user comes up again and if you think someone should investigate, could you drop a message on Administrator intervention against vandalism. Thanks a lot. --Edcolins 17:03, 13 January 2007 (UTC)

2006 and all that
Happens to the best of us! Angmering 20:50, 13 January 2007 (UTC)

Village People
Hey JF: I notice that Tim Burton is not listed on the Village People page. What is with that?? Atom 22:49, 13 January 2007 (UTC)

Copyright issue with Sean Evans}}}
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Political cult article
John, if you go to the article's discussion page you will see two postings in which I discussed in detail why I think this material doesn't belong in the article. Essentially, the material by BabyDweezil that I deleted points out that two ex-members of Marxist political cults wrote about their experiences, and a third was co-author of a book that described his own organization among about ten others. This doesn't rise to the level of any significance, since there are a greatly larger number of cult experts, scholars and journalists who accept and use the concept of political cults who were never members of Marxist parties, cultlike or otherwise; for instance, Robert Jay Lifton and Chip Berlet. But even if BabyD could provide a larger list of individuals the "facts" she cites would still be unworthy of inclusion here because he/she fails to cite any published expert statement that reflects his/her interpretation of the facts. As it stands, his/her material is (a) an inference from insufficient data; (b) original research; and {c} argumentum ad hominem. If you have any further questions, feel free to communicate them to me. And check out the text of my book on Lyndon LaRouche that I just placed online at You might also check out the vast archive of news clips and public record information exposing the deceptive and destructive nature of BabyDweezil's so-called International Workers Party at --Dking 18:27, 17 January 2007 (UTC)


 * If you do peruse the site Dking recommends, you can fancy his views on Wikipedia monitors here (under the moniker "wordsmith"), and get some backgound on his complaints here. You can also visit some of the horrors he so vociferously rails against above here as well. Cheers. BabyDweezil 20:53, 18 January 2007 (UTC)

deletion
Ive not deleted anything, just uniting the pages to a common page. All material has been preserved! Mesoso 19:47, 27 January 2007 (UTC)

Ahh, No Problem. JFBurton 19:48, 27 January 2007 (UTC)

Links
Please give link. LUCPOL 20:01, 27 January 2007 (UTC)


 * I read already this text but I thank for information. LUCPOL 20:09, 27 January 2007 (UTC)

Hmm
First of all, you commented in a conversation from last year, please comment in the more current LUCPOL section. Second of all, i highly doubt that you have gone through his entire contribution history from his main account and his IP account, and unless you've read the entire report you would know that he has an abusive history, by the way you should take a look at his block log. Third, he already knew of the report long ago, there was no need to notify him... -- Hrödberäht 20:23, 27 January 2007 (UTC)

Yes...and by the way, i included it in my report. -- Hrödberäht 20:47, 27 January 2007 (UTC)

Flash
Please argue your change, deleting the ref to 3-shires heads, on talk page. I think it's very relevant, given the the general remoteness of the area and the fact that the head is presumably in 3 police jurisdictions, making escape (from a treasonable offence)more likely. More relevant than Kettleshulme IMHO Bob aka Linuxlad 22:57, 27 January 2007 (UTC)

Well as a keen walker of that area when I lived more locally, I found the connection with Three Shires very interesting. IMHO = In My 'umble Opinion. Bob aka Linuxlad 13:24, 28 January 2007 (UTC) (my location now? see my user page!) I'll mention he 3 Shires issue on the article talk page so others can join in. Bob aka Linuxlad 13:42, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

The proposed Derbyshire project
I've removed my name from the list of supporters, as you added it without my knowledge or permission. Please do not add my name to it again. I would have added my neme on my own account. But I am not inclined to now do so given it was added in that manner, unless I get an unreserved apology and an undertaking that you will not do this sort of thing again. DDStretch   (talk)  14:15, 28 January 2007 (UTC)


 * In response to this, I think ddstretch is being plenty chill about this. He has very correct in complaining to you about this. HighInBC (Need help? Ask me) 19:05, 28 January 2007 (UTC)


 * Looking at the page in question, you also forged User:Linuxlad's name. --Mel Etitis ( Μελ Ετητης ) 19:11, 28 January 2007 (UTC)


 * I can explain that, I thought that you were supposed to add people yourself if you knew they were interested. JFBurton 19:23, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

I suppose that that's a reasonable mistake &mdash; but it would in any case have been much better to have at least mentioned to them that you were doing it. The proposal is still there, so far as I know, and one person has genuinely signed as being interested. --Mel Etitis ( Μελ Ετητης ) 22:03, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough
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Unblock Appeal

 * Given the length of this block and the seriousness of the prior allegations, I am bringing this unblock request to the attention of WP:ANI for further review by multiple admins. Please be patient.  --Jayron32. talk . contribs  19:31, 25 February 2008 (UTC)
 * Well, we're still trying to work out a deal for you. Would you be willing to accept mentorship (probably from me) and a stated understanding that any uncivil results will result in an immediate reinstatement of your block?  - Philippe &#124; Talk 23:10, 25 February 2008 (UTC)

Per discussion at AN/I, this account is unblocked. Given the past history, be aware that your future contributions will be watched. The unblock on this account does not extend to sockpuppet accounts. Gimmetrow 09:12, 26 February 2008 (UTC)


 * If you've read the discussion on AN/I, you're aware that I offered to work with you to make your time on Wikipedia successful. I stand by that offer of mentorship.  You were unblocked before consensus could be formed to MANDATE such, though, so I can't require that you accept my mentorship.  I do think, though, that it would be a good idea if you and I were to formalize some sort of mentorship agreement.  Would you be willing to do so?  - Philippe &#124; Talk 21:51, 26 February 2008 (UTC)

Emetophobia
Please do not add information into wikipedia articles without references to publications of reputable experts, see Attribution for the rules. `'Míkka>t 18:21, 26 February 2008 (UTC)

Mentoring
I'm delighted that you've agreed to mentoring. I honestly believe that's the best path to success on Wikipedia, and that it will help you rebuild the confidence of those who will be dealing with you. I intend to require that you treat others with dignity and will - to the very best of my ability - require the same of others who interact with you, including myself. With that said, here are my requirements:
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In conclusion: my goal is for you to succeed. Your goal is for you to succeed, clearly. It's best for everyone in the project if you succeed. I'll be your advocate, but I'll also be your strongest critic. Please respect the dual role that I'm in. This process will work best if you proactively participate in it, and come to me with issues, questions, etc, rather than waiting for me to come to you. You should always feel free to use the "E-mail this user" function to reach me. I wish you all the best of luck as we move forward. - Philippe &#124; Talk 16:27, 27 February 2008 (UTC)

Question
Can you tell me about this edit where you change this apparently working link to this non-existent site? - Philippe &#124; Talk 18:52, 5 March 2008 (UTC)
 * I'm going to insist that you answer this question... - Philippe &#124; Talk 02:35, 11 March 2008 (UTC)
 * OK, mistakes happen. This was not a biggie, obviously.  - Philippe &#124; Talk 20:35, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

AfD nomination of OK Finance
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Welcome Back
Good to see you back WhaleyTim (talk) 08:49, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Hi! I need to complain about the threats and inexplicable arch-hostile behaviour of user LUCPOL towards me:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:81.106.128.119

He wrote it in Polish, but I do not know why I should be bullied without any reason here... How can I officially reprot this??? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.106.128.119 (talk) 10:16, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

Question
Do you have any comment about this recent edit to my userpage? -FisherQueen (talk · contribs) 13:08, 20 September 2008 (UTC)

Miami
Your edit to Miami created an enormous error in the demographics section, and I have corrected it. I am assuming that you are not familiar with the criteria used for the Census Bureau for counting, and it was a good-faith effort, but it was quite wrong. In a city in which 59.5% of the city is foreign-born, and of those 96.4% are from Latin America, identifying 0.02% of the population as Hispanic is way off the mark. this table from the Census Bureau indicates that 66.6 percent of the city's residents speak Spanish as a first language, and 47.1% (of all residents) speak Spanish as a first language, and English "less than very well". It appears that you were trying to make the demographic figures add up to 100%, which doesn't work. The question asking if a person is Hispanic is an additional question (in other words, all the Hispanic people belong to another racial group first, then identify as Hispanic as well). It makes dealing with demographics so much fun, and it's all politicized to boot. I don't know if you've changed any others (Miami is on my watchlist, which is why I caught it), but you ought to go back and change any others you've adjusted.  Horologium  (talk) 13:33, 9 December 2008 (UTC)

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Hi, I'm a user in the he wikipedia who translates article about Muzic and Muzicians, and so I came to your article about Jacopo Melani, but there is a problem there - you began with Melani and then went on about Bertali. So what am I supposed to do? Can you please check it out and correct the article? Thank you, Shlomith Kedem —Preceding unsigned comment added by 89.139.220.121 (talk) 07:19, 24 January 2009 (UTC)

Unreferenced BLPs
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