User talk:Leftboot83

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December 2008
Welcome to Wikipedia. Please do not replace pages with blank content, as you did with this edit to DDR Motorsport, as this is confusing to readers. The page's content has been restored for now. If there is a problem with the page, it should be edited or reverted to a previous version if possible; if you think the page should be removed entirely, see further information. Thank you. Oliver  Twisted (Talk) (Stuff) 14:38, 28 December 2008 (UTC)

ArbCom elections are now open!
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LMS 2500
Please do not attack other editors, as you did at User_talk:Redrose64. Comment on content, not on contributors. Personal attacks damage the community and deter users. Please stay cool and keep this in mind while editing. It can be frustrating editing Wikipedia when you know something is out of date, but there are better ways of dealing with it, as I'll try to show below. Robevans123 (talk) 15:44, 20 July 2016 (UTC)

Firstly, it is very frustrating when an organisation such as the National Railway Museum fails to keep its website site up-to-date regarding long term loans to other museums and railways. Also, it is commendable that editors try to keep the information on Wikipedia up-to-date. However, it is important to understand what Wikipedia is and how it works, and how the information given can be checked/challenged/changed.

For example, a photo of a locomotive at a location on a particular date is not sufficient to prove the locomotive is there on a long term basis. Even if the photo has a label saying something like "2500 is going to be at Barrow Hill for the next five years" that would not, in itself be valid proof for changing an article. All sorts of questions arise - Is the photo really of the named locomotive (people can do wonders with Photoshop!)? Is it really taken at Barrow Hill on the date shown (these things can be faked in the image's meta-data)? And why should I believe the person who wrote the label (they could be a fantasist who's only hope in life is that the NRM will lend their favourite locomotive to their favourite museum!...). This is why Wikipedia has policies and guidelines on things like Verifiability and Reliable sources.

In a similar vein, statements such as "It must be true - I saw it there" also carry little or no weight. At best, like the photo, it may offer some proof that the locomotive was there on a certain date (or it could be the work of the fantasist mentioned above!...). Again this is why Wikipedia has a policy on No original research.

Can I suggest that you look through the introductory articles listed at the top of this article - particularly the five pillars of wisdom (which include Civility), and if you're interested in referencing Help:Referencing for beginners is a good starting point.

It can be frustrating when an edit gets reverted, but first take some time to follow through on the reasons given and give some thought to your reply.

And remember, people here are willing to help (I learnt a lot of what I know about referencing from an experienced, knowledgeable editor by the name of User:Redrose64), and if you can't find any information/help you need (again, the links shown above are a good starting point), just put a question on my or your talkpage. Regards Robevans123 (talk) 15:44, 20 July 2016 (UTC)

Thank you for your message, I will in future try harder. forgive the lack of indent, I do not know howLeftboot83 (talk) 15:53, 20 July 2016 (UTC)


 * No worries. Hope you stick around and contribute more. Indenting is easy (!) - just add a colon at the start of the line as I've done here. Regards Robevans123 (talk) 16:21, 20 July 2016 (UTC)


 * Great thank you for your help Leftboot83 (talk) 16:26, 20 July 2016 (UTC)

January 2019
Hello, I'm Crystallizedcarbon. I wanted to let you know that I reverted one of your recent contributions —specifically this edit to David Cameron— because it did not appear constructive. If you would like to experiment, please use the sandbox. If you have any questions, you can ask for assistance at the Help Desk. Thanks. Crystallizedcarbon (talk) 17:20, 16 January 2019 (UTC)