User talk:Manway/Archives/2011/July

GOCE drive invitation
Sent on behalf of the Guild of Copy Editors using AWB on 09:14, 3 July 2011 (UTC)

Immaculate Conception Apostolic School
I have identified an editor with whom I think I can have a constructive conversation about the article on Immaculate Conception Apostolic School, and will do so in the near future.

No “threat” was intended toward any user who does constructive work on Wikipedia, rather my intention to appeal to a higher level was aimed at those who appear to do nothing other than remove references to the controversies and investigations concerning the Legion of Christ and institutions that they control.

I was disappointed at the tone of your response, and I hope that any future communication may be constructive and mutually respectful.

Zipcedric (talk) 17:16, 9 July 2011 (UTC)

Apology accepted. Substantive points well taken. [Rest of message on the article’s talk page.] Zipcedric (talk) 14:23, 11 July 2011 (UTC)

Ouch. Sorry y’all. My bad. TTFN. Y’all probably have a name for a chastened editor who slinks away humbly/petulantly for a long vacation…. Zipcedric (talk) 14:35, 13 July 2011 (UTC)

Altered speedy deletion rationale: Grace Helbig (DailyGrace)
Hello Manway. I am just letting you know that I deleted Grace Helbig (DailyGrace), a page you tagged for speedy deletion, under a different criterion from the one you provided, which doesn't fit the page in question. Thank you. Danger (talk) 05:25, 18 July 2011 (UTC)
 * Thanks, Danger. Just for my information, what was it deleted under? Grace Helbig is a person? Guess I'm confused. Thanks for the note. Regards, -- Man way  05:29, 18 July 2011 (UTC)
 * I deleted it under G11, unambiguous promotion. The article, to me, seemed to make a claim of importance, which is all that is required to pass A7, though probably not enough to pass WP:BIO. On the other hand, it would have required a fundamental rewrite to make it acceptable encyclopedic material. If I recall correctly, it began with "The one, the only, Grace Helbig" or something to that effect. It's not particularly important, since at the end of the day you correctly identified the article as one fundamentally unsuited for Wikipedia, but I just wanted to let you know about the change. --Danger (talk) 05:35, 18 July 2011 (UTC)
 * Appreciate it. I see the distinction. Thanks. Trying to hone my Wiki skills and need all the help I can get. All best. -- Man way  05:37, 18 July 2011 (UTC)

Re: Martin Landau
The information on Mr. Landau's birthday is available at Space1999.com and imdb.com among other places. Birthdates are never cited with references on any wikipedia page. Looks kind of silly with just the date of birth and not the year of birth for someone as famous as Mr. Landau. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.189.12.135 (talk) 02:10, 19 July 2011 (UTC)

My bad. I see references to 1928 and 1931. Sorry. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.189.12.135 (talk) 02:18, 19 July 2011 (UTC)

And therein lies the problem. Also space1999 and imdb are not considered reliable sources. Went through this about a year ago with an edit war about the two dates. Thanks for the note. Regards, -- Man way  02:44, 19 July 2011 (UTC)

Speedy decline
Hello, I have removed your A3 speedy deletion tag on Megasoma_occidentalis because the article had content. Thank you. Reaper Eternal (talk) 02:12, 24 July 2011 (UTC)

Altered speedy deletion rationale: Dragon queen
Hello Manway. I am just letting you know that I deleted Dragon queen, a page you tagged for speedy deletion, under a different criterion from the one you provided, which doesn't fit the page in question. Thank you. — G FOLEY   F OUR!  — 05:15, 29 July 2011 (UTC)
 * Hey Gfoley - thanks for the note. For my education, what was it deleted under? The guy is a linkspammer, he is contesting deletion saying "he has to get the truth out there" - I have AIVd him. Which criteria was used so I know what do do next time? Thanks and kind regards. -- Man way  05:19, 29 July 2011 (UTC)
 * It was deleted under A3, not A1 as you tagged it. One of the criteria in A3 is that is consists of "only external links" which that article did. Also, if you click on the link of the delete article, it should tell the person who deleted it, and under what criterion. Cheers, — G FOLEY   F OUR!  — 05:30, 29 July 2011 (UTC)