User talk:Mo ainm/Archives/2011/May

Template:British Isles
Template:British Isles has been protected to allow for discussion of its title. It has been possible to change the title of this template on a page-by-page basis. Titles that have been used on different pages being:


 * British Isles
 * British-Irish Council area
 * Great Britain, Ireland, and related islands
 * British Isles — or Great Britain, Ireland, and related islands

A user has raised the question of whether this practice is a violation of NPOV.

A list of alternative solutions (aside form those being reverted between) is invited also. --RA (talk) 21:03, 10 May 2011 (UTC)

Flag deletions
Mo, I see you are deleting flags all over the place. Just so that I'm clear, what part of the flag MOS was being contravenend by the flags in this article Taipei Symphony Orchestra? WizOfOz (talk) 21:15, 10 May 2011 (UTC)
 * WizOfOz I'm sure I have already pointed out to you in other articles where using flags goes against WP guidelines. Do you really need Mo ainm to do the same? Bjmullan (talk) 22:32, 10 May 2011 (UTC)
 * Hi Wiz the flags were deleted from that article under MOSFLAG namely "Do not use flags to indicate locations of birth, residence, or death" Mo ainm  ~Talk  08:18, 11 May 2011 (UTC)

Entaco speedy
Hi,

I declined your A7 nomination for Entaco because the article makes a plausible claim of significance. You may want to consider WP:PROD or WP:AFD. RJaguar3 &#124; u  &#124;  t  15:55, 12 May 2011 (UTC)
 * Out of curiosity what is the credible claim it makes? Mo ainm  ~Talk  16:35, 12 May 2011 (UTC)
 * "Throughout its history Entaco has been recognised as being at the forefront in bringing innovation into the hand sewing needle, hardware, medical and fishing markets." RJaguar3 &#124;  u  &#124;  t  18:38, 12 May 2011 (UTC)
 * Sure it was deleted in any way. Mo ainm  ~Talk  22:41, 12 May 2011 (UTC)

Northern Ireland
Howdy Mo. Count the reverts, I haven't breached 3RR, nor do I intend to. GoodDay (talk) 18:09, 16 May 2011 (UTC)
 * You have made 3 reverts in 4 hours and you don't have to go over 3 reverts to get blocked, the article is also subject to 1RR, which you have breached. Mo ainm  ~Talk  18:14, 16 May 2011 (UTC)
 * I didn't know it was subject to 1RR. GoodDay (talk) 18:18, 16 May 2011 (UTC)
 * It sure is along with nearly every article to do with NI and The Troubles. Mo ainm  ~Talk  18:24, 16 May 2011 (UTC)
 * Oh well, my blunder. GoodDay (talk) 18:31, 16 May 2011 (UTC)


 * Actually, I just read the Arbcom ruling, now & indeed, I should be blocked. I'm not sure if you're suppose to report me or if an administrator merely blocks. Anyways, I won't fight such a block, if it comes my way. GoodDay (talk) 18:40, 16 May 2011 (UTC)
 * I won't be reporting you in all honesty I couldn't be arsed and don't need the drama. Mo ainm  ~Talk  18:54, 16 May 2011 (UTC)

Jonny Evans
Your edit was based on your own personal interpretation of WP:OPENPARA, which apparently rests on your view that describing Jonny Evans as a Northern Irish footballer is a comment on his ethnicity. Were this to be the case, I would agree with you, but the fact is that it is not a comment on his ethnicity, but a comment on his nationality, as defined by his country of birth and the national football team he plays for. You can mask your intent any way you wish, but it is evident that you are not acting in the best interests of neutrality here. – PeeJay 16:03, 25 May 2011 (UTC)
 * And again comment on content and not the contributor, and please answer the question I asked you. Mo ainm  ~Talk  16:22, 25 May 2011 (UTC)
 * In this instance it is impossible to comment on the content without commenting on the contributor. – PeeJay 16:27, 25 May 2011 (UTC)
 * Well that says more about you than me. You obviously can't give a rational answer and must resort to veiled attacks. Mo ainm ~Talk  16:36, 25 May 2011 (UTC)

I have amended the intro to read as...

...is a footballer who plays as a defender for Manchester United and Northern Ireland,

By stating he plays for NI rather than is 'Northern Irish' we can avoid possible BLP issues and stick to the facts. Cheers. Zarcadia (talk) 17:07, 25 May 2011 (UTC)
 * And that is what I did and it was reverted. Mo ainm  ~Talk  17:28, 25 May 2011 (UTC)

Don't template the regulars
Please see WP:DTR. – PeeJay 16:27, 25 May 2011 (UTC)
 * Please see WP:TR Mo ainm  ~Talk  16:33, 25 May 2011 (UTC)

Hope Not hate
Who are you to say whether my edit is needed or not? I say it is. — Preceding unsigned comment added by SheMadeUsHappy (talk • contribs) 21:10, 28 May 2011 (UTC)

There are 3 or 4 of you who take turns undoing edits so you can avoid the 3 strikes rule. And when you can't you just use your IP address. — Preceding unsigned comment added by SheMadeUsHappy (talk • contribs) 01:01, 29 May 2011 (UTC)

Darron Gibson
Because the situation is more complicated in Gibson's case. He was born in Northern Ireland and plays for the Republic of Ireland national team. Furthermore, your link showed up as "Irish", but actually linked to the Republic of Ireland national team page, which was already linked to later in the paragraph. This has been discussed at length on the talk page of Gibson's article. Please read it first. – PeeJay 14:48, 31 May 2011 (UTC)
 * I did look and the consensus appears to be Irish which you supported, the main editor disagreeing is a sock. Mo ainm  ~Talk  15:11, 31 May 2011 (UTC)
 * Who's a sock? Anyway, the consensus to me seems to be in favour of leaving out his "nationality" entirely as it is a fairly contentious issue. In Jonny Evans' case, it's not as controversial as he was born in Northern Ireland and plays for that national team. Gibson, however, plays for a different national team from the country where he was born and for no other reason than politics, which makes it a contentious issue. Therefore, the best option is to leave out his nationality entirely. – PeeJay 16:22, 31 May 2011 (UTC)
 * Factocop was the sock on the thread where is the consensus on the page to leave it out are you changing your mind now? Mo ainm  ~Talk  16:27, 31 May 2011 (UTC)
 * And what if I am? People's opinions can change, can they not? – PeeJay 18:23, 31 May 2011 (UTC)
 * Of course they can, no need to be snappy, why has it changed? Have you any rational for it? Mo ainm  ~Talk  18:27, 31 May 2011 (UTC)

Check out my new article
Hello;

You have deleted my Rodenator article because, as you stated, it was "Unambiguous advertising or promotion," but i disagree with you. The Rodenator page was exclusivelly an encyclopedia. I CREATED NEW RODENATOR ARTICLE, PLEASE CHECK IT OUT AND LET ME KNOW IF THERE ANY ADVERTISING SENCTENCES OR EVEN ADVERTISING PURPOSE. Thank you for your corporation.

Emin B. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Kroti (talk • contribs) 16:00, 31 May 2011 (UTC)