User talk:Rvancopp

December 2010
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A belated welcome, and an Olive Branch...
Welcome!

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Ruedi, please don't feel victimised, picked-on, etc. The aims of the editors you have encountered at Talk:Steam engine are purely to improve and expand the coverage of the articles. We are not an 'elite' group, but we are a group of editors with an interest in steam engines -- and the other guys know an awful lot more about them than I do.
 * Regarding overhead cranes...

It is most unfortunate that your first contribution has run into such problems. I think it is fair to say that none of the editors concerned are experts on overhead cranes, but they do know about steam engines and the Industrial Revolution and I'm afraid you have to face it that there were machines that were more numerous and more historically important than overhead cranes. There is also the problem that the picture you provided -- which is very good as a picture of an overhead crane -- does not show how it relates to a steam engine.

Something that's occurred to me while writing this is that it would be really good to have a description of the mechanism that makes this crane work. It clearly does not carry a steam engine on board, so the power for lifting and moving must be transferred from the fixed lineshafting/ropes/etc in some way, and I cannot see how that is done. If you can find references that describe these mechanisms that would be a really useful addition to the encyclopedia -- might even make a separate article if there is enough information.

Finally, we need to recognise that you are new to Wikipedia, and that you have much to learn about how things work here. All I would say is that if you follow the rules (see links above) then your time here should be trouble-free and enjoyable.

If you need any help on editing matters, feel free to ask me, or any of those editors at talk:steam engine and we will do what we can. We won't bite, honest! -- EdJogg (talk) 14:53, 13 December 2010 (UTC)

Your deletion from Overhead crane
What was wrong with the book? --Old Moonraker (talk) 12:32, 1 March 2011 (UTC)

I looked and read, but the reference did not further explain a rotary crane. Now I do have some pictures on rotary cranes and I could explain in details how it works. Did you want me to do that and show you first? (BTW sorry I did not explain first mistake...)
 * Reference strengthened with a quote and restored, again: it echoes the material in text. I shouldn't have to do this; you should make the effort to access the work. See WP:Sourceaccess and WP:Offline sources for more.--Old Moonraker (talk) 14:54, 1 March 2011 (UTC)

Without the page number one could spend hours trying to find the information. That said I understand that it is not a requirement. All this aside, I am in Kate State University and looking at the book. I found the picture prior to the reference information very good. This could be helpful for people to understand what exactly is described. Just a though if you think it would be worthwhile.--Rvancopp (talk) 10:56, 1 March 2011 (UTC)

Nomination of Asian Sun Taekwondo for deletion
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Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion template from the top of the article.  Falcon8765  (T ALK ) 21:03, 19 October 2011 (UTC)


 * I have speedy deleted this page as a violation of criteria A7 and G11. You may request undelete at WP:UND if you disagree with is assessment. KillerChihuahua ?!? 21:26, 19 October 2011 (UTC)

October 2011
I'm very concerned that many of the edits that you're reverting are highly promotional, and from my point-of-view appear to violate WP:NOTADVERTISING and WP:NPOV. After reviewing all your recent edits, I've started a discussion on your editing here. --Ronz (talk) 19:13, 20 October 2011 (UTC)

This is your last warning. The next time you use Wikipedia for soapboxing, promotion or advertising, you may be blocked from editing without further notice. --Ronz (talk) 20:00, 26 October 2011 (UTC)

Rvancopp I have specific expertise in the field and I would like to contribute in a positive way to the pages I am trying. I have had some help along the way, but it most cases things are simply deleted without actually helping or adjust nor contributing to the topic. The topics I would like to help with are simply topics I am familiar with. If you go read pages on topics like a Big Mac for example you can’t leave out who makes this. The problem is none of the editors know the industry or the contribution made by companies that need to be noted. It is no different than a Big Mac you simply can’t leave out McDonald. For example I noted a specific history reference and used the ISDBN number, but this is simply deleted. I have the reference for the reason. If you look at the user Restocking his history for as long has he has been on are simply to delete my contributions.Rvancopp (talk) 20:18, 26 October 2011 (UTC)
 * Thanks for responding. The articles need a lot of work, true. However, they won't be improved by simply emphasizing Demag's contributions. --Ronz (talk) 20:23, 26 October 2011 (UTC)
 * In case you don't return to the conflict of interest noticeboard soon, please click here to see my advice, as well as others thoughts. Thanks SmartSE (talk) 20:56, 26 October 2011 (UTC)

I really want to help and will adjusted as needed, but for months I have contributed and all at once all my topics are attacked. I can't keep up and help contribute to everything at once. Its really easy to delete things, but boy is it hard to contribute in a positive way. I want to do it correct and a way that helps the topics, but the time needed on all topics is impossible right now I can't keep up. I really need help and people who help. The one person simply deletes everything and has no history with Wikipedia. Rvancopp (talk) 21:02, 26 October 2011 (UTC)
 * Maybe you let someone know your troubles and ask them to adopt you: Adopt-a-user. Jesanj (talk) 22:16, 26 October 2011 (UTC)
 * I quote: " Being adopted is easy and fun. If you'd like someone to adopt you, simply edit your user page, add the following text, and save the page. This will put you on a list of adoptees... " Jesanj (talk) 22:17, 26 October 2011 (UTC)

ArbCom elections are now open!
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