User talk:MaybeitsMir

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Fabelmans undo in 'Critical Response'
You removed this addendum from the Critical Response section:

"In the end, the critical response you have just read is all just intellectualizing about a story told in a film. The story, however much based on facts, is not the truth. The story in the film is not reality. It is just forms in light temporarily projected on a screen. The reality is this. Spielberg's story, Spielberg's film, is not an object to be objectified by critics, but an experience. Your response to that experience is the truth. And that truth is a very individual thing. The only way for you to discover that truth is to notice how you feel before you watch it. Remember that as your baseline. Watch the film. And then notice how you feel at the end of the movie. Any change you notice is what is real about the film for you. Any change that you notice has the potential to change you. That is also true of life. This is what Spielberg has revealed about his own life. And this is what he has revealed about Art."

The reason you related to me was that I had violated the Wikipedia manual of style, without telling me how. However, in the actual history page you said "commentary like this is not appropriate in an encyclopedia." You do not appear to have been fully honest with me, which makes me wonder about your true motivation. Is it that you just disagree with me ideologically, and are hiding that behind Wikipedia boiler plate? I wonder if you had considered that what I wrote was also critical response. In fact, everything in the Critical Response section is "commentary like this." It is all just repetition of personal opinions about the movie.

I think you are putting form over function in a rather rigid way. You have the editing power, I don't. So I won't try to convince you to replace my edit. Your decision may well be correct from the Wikipedia corporate viewpoint.

However, I think you might actually read again what I wrote and consider what meaning it has in your own life. Ask yourself whether it actually contains some wisdom you can learn from. Take the time to digest it.

Remember the tale of Diogenes, who wandered the streets in daylight with a lighted lantern. When asked why, he said he was looking for an honest man. When you look at American culture, it is remarkable how much of what we think is real is actually fantasy. Hollywood. Disneyland. Politics! The stock market? Much of it is superficially interesting, entertaining, but not real. What is real, is that we react to it. And our reactions to what we perceive eventually shape our reality - a reality not of beliefs and misperception, but of what we eventually become. "Feels Like" is not "Is", but "feels like" can result in behavior, and habitual behavior in a way of being. And a way of being in January 6th and the eventual failure of American democracy.

The truly valuable thing about Spielberg's movie is that he discloses this from the first scene. Two parents. Two ways of being. Two ways of explaining what a movie is. And a young boy whose future is molded not by their ideas and explanations, but by the direct experience of the movie itself. And the Auteur, a seventy-something who is the living evidence of what the movie suggests. And his 'Art', the use of the imagination to disclose something of potentially healing value, even though the vehicle itself is an artifice.

I have found in life that rigidity can come from prolonged exposure to chaos, and a pledge a child makes to oneself never to submit to chaos again. Most often, that chaos arose close to home, as it did in Spielberg's case. But one is so dependent on one's parents and close community that the Stockholm syndrome raises its ugly head. One cannot blame the real source, but one can look for a scapegoat somewhere else in society. Post-traumatic stress is turned against the world.

Or one can take Spielberg's path. Not to try to control, but to creatively contribute to the wisdom and stability of one's culture. This is not either-or. It is not all or nothing. We are complex beings, and post-traumatic stress can be triggered even in one who has chosen the path of healing. But a more positive direction can be set.

Any of us can have scars that may be triggered. When one of them is touched, it hurts. And the normal response is to try to avoid the pain: shove it down, push it aside. But when we do this it all piles up, like dirt swept under the same corner of the carpet. And eventually that uneven spot can trip us up and land us on our face.

The alternative is to face that pain, really look at it, and consider it with deep compassion. The things that affect us in a deeply positive way, when concentrated on, can develop a strength of heart which can be brought into that compassion when we are triggered. The trick is to remember that healing quality while we are focused on our pain.

This is not a magic bullet, but over time it helps. Spielberg is Jewish. I am Christian. But I deeply respect a Jewish spiritual practice of thanksgiving which can be of value in such cases. It is known as the Hundred Blessings, or Hundred Benedictions. It goes like this: "Baruch ata, Adonai, Melech ha-olam," [followed by something we have just noticed for which we might give thanks. For example "for the fresh green leaves of springtime."] The ideal is to find something to be thankful for and say this blessing or benediction a hundred times each day.

The Hebrew words mean "Blessed are You, oh Lord, ruler of the universe,". Now this is a paradox. Why would a being considered to be the creator of the universe need our blessing? The answer is this: by blessing anything or anyone, we open the gate of blessing in the perceptual field of the heart. And that gate operates in both directions. When blessing flows out, Blessing can also flow in. The Muslims say, "When you remember God, God remembers you." The Christian word for remembrance is based on a Greek verb cognate with another verb which suggests that one remembers with the expectation of the possibility that something will happen in return. "Remember me to one who lives there, for she once was a true love of mine."

You may not be religious, but this is not about religion. If one does not believe in a religious god, one can choose some aspect of the universe to which one can direct one's thanks. This is about a practice that educates the perceptual field of the heart, just as Spielberg's practice of his craft educated him about how to connect with a movie audience. It is an education of the spirit, not a doctrine of beliefs in opposition to other ideas. Everyone has this capacity, regardless of beliefs. Not everyone chooses to develop it. I have met a lawyer who is constantly and eagerly on the attack. You can see this in his face.

I have given you some clues. More words will not suffice. May you Bless and be Blessed. May you Thank and be Thanked. 50.100.148.64 (talk) 17:45, 3 May 2024 (UTC)


 * It has nothing to do with ideologies. I don't revert edits based on whether or not I agree with them, but on whether or not they follow Wikipedia's rules and guidelines. This is an encyclopedia, and so articles are meant to remain encyclopedic in tone, which your edit certainly was not. If I hadn't removed it, someone else would've, regardless of whether or not they agreed with you.
 * You are clearly passionate about the subject. If you need an outlet for thoughts like these, I suggest a social media site where it can remain for others to share and ponder, rather than an encyclopedia, where it will (rightfully) be removed for breaking guidelines.
 * I do hope you have a great day! miranda  3 18:16, 3 May 2024 (UTC)

DABKE
Hi there - Firstly, I would like to extend my appreciation to the writers for their efforts in shedding light on the cultural significance of the Dabke dance. It's commendable to see such attention given to a traditional art form that holds deep roots in our Lebanese society. Moreover, I must acknowledge that a substantial part of the content presented in the article is indeed accurate. However, it is important to acknowledge that while a considerable portion of the content is accurate, there are certain areas where the information lacks precision and needs correction for a more objective and honest portrayal of the topic.

My intervention was to correct some of the inaccurate information provided.

1-	The report states that Dabke is a an arab traditional dance shared among Palestinians, Lebanese, and Syrians. However, to provide a more accurate account, it's essential to recognize that Dabke originates from Lebanon. Its origins trace back over 3000 years, with the earliest known practice among the Phoenicians. This historical fact is evidenced by artifacts preserved in the British Museum ( mentioned later on in your article ), which are attributed to the Phoenicians, who originated from Lebanon and established colonies across the Mediterranean. The Lebanese have undoubtedly preserved it for over 3000 years, as evidenced by the Phoenician artifacts in the British Museum, which identify it as Phoenician without mentioning Palestinian, Syrian, Jordanian, Assyrian, Jewish, or Arab.

2-	The Authenticity of Dabke: Exploring the Absence of Historical Evidence in Palestinian, Syrian, and Jordanian Archives In contrast, since the first appearance of radio and TV, the Lebanese archives boast a wealth of ancient recordings depicting ancestors practicing this traditional dance. Conversely, there is a notable absence of any evidence of this dance in the archives of Palestine, Syria, Jordan, or other national artistic collections, indicating that their practice of this dance is at least as old as the Lebanese recordings. Instead, contemporary recordings showcase groups of Palestinians and individuals from other nationalities in the Middle East performing Dabke. However, this does not grant these groups the right to claim it as a heritage of their respective countries; rather, THEY ARE ESSENTIALLY IMITATING THE LEBANESE TRADITIONAL DANCE.

3-	The Reliance on Palestinian Sources and Claims of Canaanite Ancestry In the third section, it's crucial to acknowledge that the article heavily relies on articles and links provided by Palestinians as references, despite their unreliability. These sources play a certain maneuver by admitting that Dabke is a Canaanite ( rather than a Phoenician ) dance ritual, and then claim to be descendants of the Canaanites. This maneuver is an attempt to assert their right as owners of this cultural heritage, as they claim to be the first to practice this dance along with the Phoenician Canaanites.However. not even manuscripts identifying Palestinians as Canaanites. It is widely acknowledged by historians that Palestinians migrated and settled in the region of Canaan, but they are not its original inhabitants. Historical events also show that there is no connection between the Canaanites and the Palestinians. For example, the Palestinians were in constant war with the Hebrews, whereas the relationship between the Phoenician Canaanites and the Hebrews was close, to the extent that there was an alliance between the two peoples, culminating in the marriage of Queen Jezebel of Tyre and King Ahab, and she continued to rule the Jews after her husband's death. JEZEBEL, AS PROUD AS SHE WAS OF HER PHOENICIAN-CANAANITE HERITAGE, WOULD SHE TRULY ABSTAIN FROM PROTECTING THE PALESTINIANS IF THEY WERE INDEED HER CANAANITE RELATIVES?!!!.

in 346-345 BC when the Persian forces were driven out of .Phoenicia,  the Phoenician king of Sidon -Tennes he himself, with five hundred men, marched out of the city, pretending that he was going to a common meeting with the Persian king while indeed he seeking safety and betrayed his people .Sidonians burned all their ships in an action of union to defend the persian army so that none of the townspeople should be able by sailing out secretly to gain safety for himself. Artaxerxes personally led an army of 330,000 men against Sidon and when the Phoenician Sidonians saw the city and the walls captured and swarming with many myriads of soldiers, they shut themselves, their children, and their women up in their houses and consumed them all in flames. After this disaster had befallen the Sidonians and the whole city together with its inhabitants had been obliterated by the fire, for as a result of the prosperity of the householders there was found a vast amount of silver and gold melted down by the fire. Palestinans who came in the city to steel its gold and silver were repulsed by the Phoenicians and kicked out of Sidon .. Indeed, this act serves as further evidence of the lack of connection between the Phoenicians and the Palestinians.

4-	In terms of etymology, "dabke" is a widely used Arabic term in the Lebanese dialect, predominantly signifying the act of stomping. reports abound attributing the origin of Dabke to the fact that the Lebanese used to stomp their feet forcefully to pave the mud on their rooftops, which is a Lebanese characteristic due to Lebanon's mountainous nature, with more than two-thirds of its area being solid land and no desert like other surrounding countries. Dabke reflects the solidity of the Lebanese land, and houses in Lebanon were roofed with mud, as is well known.

5-	It should also be highlighted that Lebanese folkloric songs possess a distinctive feature exclusive to Lebanese music and ABSENT IN THE TRADITIONAL SONGS OF THE NEIGHBORUIRNG COUNTRIES ( INCLUDING PALESTINIANS`). the Dabke plays an additional element in Lebanese  traditional songs. We hear the sound of feet accompanying the music and the performance of Lebanese singers, which enhances the beauty and richness of Lebanese traditional songs with the sound of dancers' footsteps following each beat .. At the end, I have to emphasize that Dabke is not an Arab traditional dance, as claimed by the report, because to this day, the spread of Dabke is limited to the countries adjacent to Lebanon in the eastern Mediterranean basin (Lebanon, then Palestine, Syria, Jordan, and with timid beginnings in Iraq).LebanonLegacy--LebanonLegacy (talk) 19:46, 6 May 2024 (UTC)--LebanonLegacy (talk) 19:46, 6 May 2024 (UTC)--LebanonLegacy (talk) 19:46, 6 May 2024 (UTC)--LebanonLegacy (talk) 19:46, 6 May 2024 (UTC)


 * Provide reliable sources. You cannot add any information to any article on Wikipedia if you don't. That is a guideline, and your edits will simply be reverted if you don't. It doesn't matter if you're correct or not, reliable sources are a requirement. miranda  3 22:57, 6 May 2024 (UTC)

Edits are not approving
Hey Dear,

Hope you are doing great. I am very worried that I fixed some grammatical mistakes in the article related to curtains and yesterday I read article somewhere about the types of curtains everyone should know I found that helpful and informative so I shared the link so that others may get benefit like me. But now the message I received is your edits have been removed. Kindly publish my edits and please in future If I make any edits or I shared someone's link it's because I found that helpful and its my hobby to share everything by which people will get benefit.

Anxiously waiting for my edits to be published,

Thank you

Best regards,

Attia Farooq. Attiafarooq (talk) 04:51, 20 May 2024 (UTC)


 * As I told you on your talk page, the issue with your edit was the inappropriate external link you added. There was also nothing wrong with the grammar in the article to begin with.  miranda  3 04:59, 20 May 2024 (UTC)

Signature
Hi, I think you should darken the color of your signature, or a dark background to it, since it is hard to see, especially for those with impaired vision. Accessibility test result. 👍 Ca talk to me!  05:46, 3 June 2024 (UTC)


 * This is something I've been worried about, but every time I'm at my computer I just totally forget about it. I have the day off tomorrow so I'll set a reminder and get it fixed. Thanks for the heads up! miranda  3 05:48, 3 June 2024 (UTC)
 * No worries! Ca talk to me!  07:02, 3 June 2024 (UTC)

bro why are you deleting my edits
I am a family member and trying to add information to mayors of Macon georgia. What's the deal. 2600:1005:B0B4:43FC:E1A9:9E4C:2419:FD63 (talk) 05:48, 15 July 2024 (UTC)


 * Tell me 2600:1005:B0B4:43FC:E1A9:9E4C:2419:FD63 (talk) 05:49, 15 July 2024 (UTC)
 * Like I have already told you on your talk page, sources are required on Wikipedia. You can't just say "trust me", you have to be able to back it up with a reliable source. Sorry, but that's just how Wikipedia works. miranda   :3  05:50, 15 July 2024 (UTC)
 * Ok how should I back up that I am a family member and know this for a fact WallaceMillerV (talk) 05:51, 15 July 2024 (UTC)
 * I am simply trying to add factual info he is literally my great great grandfather and its also public info that AL Miller is father to Wallace Miller WallaceMillerV (talk) 05:51, 15 July 2024 (UTC)
 * How do I have a source for something like this? WallaceMillerV (talk) 05:53, 15 July 2024 (UTC)
 * Provide a published, reliable source with the information. We cannot just take your word for it. If you can't find a reliable source to back up this info, then it just doesn't belong on Wikipedia until one is found. Read WP:RS to learn what a reliable source is, or, at the very least, ask on the article's talk page and maybe someone else can find one. Only then can the info be added. miranda   :3  05:54, 15 July 2024 (UTC)
 * What you personally know is enitrely irrelevant. Wikipedia is only interested in what appears in published, reliable sources. -- D'n'B-t -- 05:54, 15 July 2024 (UTC)
 * Well thats a bummer because I have tons of information on him. What makes it a reliable source anyway? Who's to say I can't fabricate an entire article and make that my damn source? I don't really get how a direct family member isn't a source what if I proved I was a family member what if I literally have pictures of AL miller's birth certificate as well as Wallace Miller's? How is that not a source ?? WallaceMillerV (talk) 05:57, 15 July 2024 (UTC)
 * All of those questions are awnsered at Reliable sources. -- D'n'B-t -- 05:59, 15 July 2024 (UTC)
 * Please read WP:RS. That's where you'll find the answers to these questions. If you don't at least do that, then there is no chance that you can add this information. If the information isn't sourced according to Wikipedia's guidelines, then it just doesn't belong here. miranda   :3  06:00, 15 July 2024 (UTC)