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Jan 6th dispute
I see the discussion going on between Dumuzid and TFD, and I would like your opinion. Leaving out Donohoe's statement, let alone other court docs and RS citations showing that there were discussions of storming the capitol by the PB before 1/6, only seems to bolster TFD's previously stated opinion that the discussions never happened and don't exist. Of course article consensus will ultimately determine what goes in, but do you think they are acting in good faith at this point? DN (talk) 01:23, 3 August 2023 (UTC)


 * I see no evidence that or  are not acting in good faith, and any opinions otherwise fly in the face of WP:AGF. I also see no reason why this should be on my talk page rather than at WP:DRN. Can you explain why? JML1148 ( talk &#124;  contribs ) 07:02, 3 August 2023 (UTC)
 * Are we not allowed to ask questions on the moderator's talk page when there is no response from the moderator on the project page? I will strike it then. The reason I asked if you feel they are acting in good faith is because despite your original resolution, they continued arguing, adding their own personal stipulation to the dispute that was never approved by you or agreed upon by me, ie "presented at trial". DN (talk) 07:26, 3 August 2023 (UTC)
 * Ideally we'd keep everything to DRN, and ping me on DRN if there's a question you have for me. I'm assuming the "original resolution" was when I stated, "Unless I'm missing something, I don't see why this dispute should continue. DN has provided numerous sources that IMO clearly prove that prosecutors alleged planning, especially the first two." The final statement of that comment was a question directly asking TFD to justify the continuation of the dispute. TFD provided a very convincing response, and so the dispute has continued. JML1148 ( talk &#124; contribs ) 07:32, 3 August 2023 (UTC)
 * Darknipples, I know you have struck it out, but just wanted to say a little more directly than JML did that this is not a great look.  If you have a problem with something I say, or the way I conduct myself, you are welcome to address it directly with me--I promise I am neither easily offended nor quick to anger.  If you'd simply prefer I stop mucking about in the dispute (again!) then I can do that as well.  Cheers. Dumuzid (talk) 17:56, 3 August 2023 (UTC)
 * On the contrary, I would encourage to to keep participating. I agree with JML118 that your contributions are helpful, I am just frustrated that this keeps getting dragged out by new stipulations and distractions from the actual dispute, which was supposed to simply be about what RS and court docs say. Please forgive me for my impatience and tendency to try and steer the dispute back to my issues. It's my first DRN, so it is also a learning experience for me. By the way, I am taking a break from it today. Cheers. DN (talk) 20:22, 3 August 2023 (UTC)

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Hello I just saw a message you left me a few months ago about my revision on his page...update. The reason I did not source it is that I am the source. I am the one who paid Harry to come out of retirement. First, I hired him to appear at the East Coast Conference Championship game at the Towson Center to support Towson State's team so they could win the conference title and go to the NCAA Tournament. That was one wild night. Then when I was the associate director of the Charm City Classic, a multiple high school tournament which more often than not had the Number 1 ranked team in the country participate, I hired Harry once again to get the crowd into the game and he certainly did that. I really appreciate you contacting me. You know I am not very well skilled at doing too much on the computer even after all these years. Oh, when I say I paid him, I mean I really paid him. I gave him cash for each event. I enjoyed it as much as anyone....and in the case of the Charm City Classic, I was not only the number 2 man to Bill Spotts in the tournament from 92=98 but my business gave away a 1000 dollar scholarship every year and cosponspred the tournament. Once again, Thank You so much!! I worked professionally in sports and media and if I ever add anything, it will be all first hand knowledge so you will know it is me, but I will probably only do that a couple times. I want to do that on the Terry Truax page. Very few knew him better personally and professionally. 160.3.134.69 (talk) 01:05, 7 August 2023 (UTC)


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 * Hello, and welcome to Wikipedia. A list of detailed policies and guidelines can be found at List of policies and guidelines, with key policies and guidelines in bold. JML1148 ( talk &#124; contribs ) 07:07, 22 August 2023 (UTC)

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