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Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/CITYpeek
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Assistance Required
Hello,

You marked confusing to my page, I need help in knowing what portion of the article you think is confusing so I can edit it.

I will be really grateful to you.

Sincerely,Mshabaz (talk) 09:56, 21 September 2012 (UTC)


 * Firstly, just a very minor thing, it isn't your page. See WP:OWN.
 * Okay, what are the issues? I hope you don't mind if I rather frankly rip it to shreds. Let's start with the lead, which contains lots of buzzwords and bullshit:
 * a dynamic multitude of browser-based JAVA Voice over Internet Protocol VoIP solutions for the computing cloud
 * What makes it a "dynamic multitude" rather than just a 'range'?
 * JAVA? I believe you mean 'Java'.
 * How do you provide "solutions for the computing cloud"? You can probably omit "for the computing cloud": yes, technically, Voice over IP is in "the cloud", but that's such a vague bullshit word that it confuses people.
 * One of the pioneers in Internet protocol providers’ industry
 * Pioneers? Citation needed.
 * I'm not sure what the rest of this even means. They are a pioneer in the industry of Internet Protocol providers? Sorry, what does this even mean?
 * A person-to-person VoIP service provider based in Germany, C2Call GmbH offer users a simple, affordable and effective alternative to existing VoIP communication tool
 * Person-to-person, as opposed to what? Person-to-robot? What "existing VoIP communication tool" is it a "simple, affordable and effective alternative" to exactly?
 * In the operation section:
 * C2Call works on the principles of Java by temporarily loading a Java widget...
 * How does something "[work] on the principles of Java"? Java is a programming language not a philosophical theory. What this is actually trying to say is that it's a Java applet. That's far more ho-hum than talking about principles.
 * ...into Internet browsers such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Safari, Chrome and other browsers that support Javascript.
 * Java or JavaScript? They aren't the same thing.
 * What you are saying here is that it works in any browser that supports either Java or JavaScript (I'm not sure). You don't need to list all the major browsers.
 * The widget adds VoIP functions to the browser.
 * To the browser or to the web page? They aren't the same thing.
 * lets the user experience next generation VoIP technology with Group Video Calling
 * "next-generation" is the sort of word marketers use, not encyclopedias.
 * In addition, this section seems to be about the operation of the software, FriendCaller, not the operation of the company. It goes from discussing Android and iPhone apps to then discussing the company's financial status:
 * C2Call is a venture-backed company that has generated more than $2 million in revenue since April 2010.
 * Then it goes back to discussing the product:
 * After perfecting FriendCaller’s VoIP platform, C2Call GmbH applied a great deal of time and resources toward constructing ensured network compatibility with a wide array of standard and mobile computing devices.
 * Perfecting? Says who. That's very much a peacock word, used to puff the subject up rather than describe neutrally.
 * Individuals who own Apple Inc products such as the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch can enjoy the same connective perks built into FriendCaller’s browser-based version, as well as the service’s VoIP downloadable version from Appstore and Google Play.
 * Translation from corporate speak: there are apps for iOS and Android available in the respective app marketplaces.
 * Let's carry on:
 * For those who place the bulk of their phone calls from home or work computers, C2Call GmbH’s WebPhone version complies with all browser-powered VoIP protocol.
 * Presumably if I don't place the bulk of my phone calls from my home or work computer, the WebPhone ''doesn't' comply with all the protocols (plural).
 * C2Call GmbH’s FriendCaller for Android operating systems and iOS Operating System allow users to experience the power of Mobile Group Video Calling.
 * The "power"? That's marketing speak.
 * Draper Investment Company proudly supports Germany-based startup C2Call GmbH
 * "Proudly"? I'm thinking that we're not talking the same sort of pride that one has marching down the street in a gay pride parade or watching one's kids do well at sports. More like the "awesome, money!" type pride. Nothing wrong with that, but it's kind of the wrong word.
 * I'm sure there are more issues. It currently reads like a bad, buzzword-laden advert. —Tom Morris (talk) 10:52, 21 September 2012 (UTC)

Thank you Tom Morris for highlighting the mistakes. I have worked on the Page again and made sure there are no such buzzwords mentioned and corrected the previous texts too.

Thank you

Mshabaz (talk) 09:59, 10 October 2012 (UTC)


 * Thanks for fixing the issues I raised. They were just a sampling of some of the many issues I can find. —Tom Morris (talk) 19:20, 14 October 2012 (UTC)

GenesBrainsBehaviorNeuroscienceKL
Hi Tom, I was wondering if you could help me classify my wiki article on worker policing. I saw that you were doing some tagging earlier. How does one decide the importance or quality of the article? — Preceding unsigned comment added by GenesBrainsBehaviorNeuroscienceKL (talk • contribs)


 * That looks pretty good to me. My WikiProject tagging of articles is based on automation and sheer force of will rather than any particular expertise. —Tom Morris (talk) 19:17, 14 October 2012 (UTC)

404
Your "Get a random cleanup task!"-thingy doesn't work anymore. Sorry for vandalising your stuff BTW. They (talk) 12:34, 14 October 2012 (UTC)


 * Thanks. I'll fix that shortly. —Tom Morris (talk) 19:15, 14 October 2012 (UTC)

Wrong category
Hi! I saw that here you have a category with a name mispelled. See Category:Anahuac Univeristies (universities?). How can it be fix? Thanks in advance, --RoyFocker (talk) 13:17, 15 October 2012 (UTC)
 * How is it misspelled? What needs to be done? Usually the process is to put it up for discussion at categories for discussion. I'm happy to do that if there's a reason to do so. —Tom Morris (talk) 13:19, 15 October 2012 (UTC)
 * It says univeristies instead of universities. Maybe we can change that without have to discuss it. Thanks again! --RoyFocker (talk) 13:27, 15 October 2012 (UTC)
 * Ah, okay, just looked at WP:CFD (despite being an admin, it's not something I do much of). It's recommended that one list it up there, and usually it gets closed in 48 hours. I'll do that in just a second. —Tom Morris (talk) 13:34, 15 October 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ See Categories for discussion/Log/2012 October 15. —Tom Morris (talk) 13:36, 15 October 2012 (UTC)
 * OK. Thanks once more time! :) Best regards, --RoyFocker (talk) 13:39, 15 October 2012 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

 * Thanks. I'm not entirely sure what exactly I'm responsible for, but I'm happy to get kudos regardless. —Tom Morris (talk) 18:14, 16 October 2012 (UTC)

Question
Hey Tom! Does that script that we added that allows me to determine edit count and gender of editors work on Commons, too? Thanks! SarahStierch (talk) 17:45, 16 October 2012 (UTC)
 * I tried it on Commons (I'll talk about how in a second). It shows gender markers (it showed me male on mine and female on yours, didn't test anything beyond that) but it doesn't show edit count or other user info.
 * It needs a bit of fiddling before it'll work on Commons. Just need to find a JavaScript nerd (i.e. not me) to do that and set it up locally on Commons.
 * Gender markers are more useful than nothing at all. Here's how I did it: diff.
 * Ideally, a Commons specific version could be hosted on Commons (or, you know, the Foundation could have a centralised repository for gadgets).
 * Hope that helps. —Tom Morris (talk) 18:22, 16 October 2012 (UTC)
 * Fab, I just really want it for the gender markers. Yeah, re: gadget repository. But, not my expertise :) Thanks, pal. SarahStierch (talk) 18:35, 16 October 2012 (UTC)

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 * Thank you! It was a lot of fun to help out with the Ada Lovelace Day editathon. —Tom Morris (talk) 15:37, 21 October 2012 (UTC)
 * Also thanks for coming down to help others in taking their first steps in editing, brilliant! Daria Cybulska (WMUK) (talk) 09:40, 23 October 2012 (UTC)

Deletion review
Hi Tom. I take no position on this issue myself, but an industry source, not too close to the subject, emailed me a long list of possible references that might establish notability for Jeremy Schoemaker, an article you deleted. Please view the list at Talk:Jeremy Schoemaker. If that info had been put forth at the AfD, the result might have been different. Would you undelete the article and relist it for a more thorough discussion based upon this new information? The original discussion was pretty thin. Thank you so much. Jehochman Talk 12:56, 24 October 2012 (UTC)
 * That seems eminently reasonable. I'll undelete the article. —Tom Morris (talk) 12:58, 24 October 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ —Tom Morris (talk) 13:00, 24 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Jerwood Gallery
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Hi Tom

My name is David Bytheway i was Reserve Team goalkeeper for Scarborough in 1988/89 i was under the manager Neil Warnock i was still a Trialist although i played a few reserve games against Tamworth and York City. Please can you check and add me on wikipedia as it is annoying i am not on there thanks 82.29.33.34 (talk) 18:20, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

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Clarification
You added] a clarify tag to the sentence:
 * He went on to overviewclarify the development of different apps like Gmail and Google Maps.

Could you not tell that the intended word was oversee, and just make the correction yourself? WikiDan61 ChatMe!ReadMe!! 15:33, 6 November 2012 (UTC)
 * I have many skills. Omniscience isn't one of them. —Tom Morris (talk) 18:16, 6 November 2012 (UTC)

Page protection
Can you show me what persistent vandalism you're referring to at Same-sex marriage in the United States? Certainly there are going to be disagreements about the content for the next several weeks at least, but I'm not seeing anything that qualifies as vandalism, let alone persistent vandalism that would require page protection. Not even any significant content disputes. Am I missing something? Kafziel Complaint Department: Please take a number 19:33, 8 November 2012 (UTC)
 * Pictogram voting keep.svg Unprotected Well, that was a fuck-up on my part. Sorry. —Tom Morris (talk) 21:14, 8 November 2012 (UTC)
 * No problem, man. Thanks for taking another look! Kafziel Complaint Department: Please take a number 21:28, 8 November 2012 (UTC)

fyi
Corrected your post (assuming it was typo) Nobody Ent 01:02, 10 November 2012 (UTC)
 * It was a thinko rather than a typo, but thank you. Appreciated. —Tom Morris (talk) 11:20, 10 November 2012 (UTC)

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Incoming disruption
I saw your edit summary, and you made me curious, is this page noted somewhere? - jc37 22:14, 10 November 2012 (UTC)
 * Just 4chan hijinks. Some admins are keeping an eye on it, but I don't particularly want to name the source on-wiki. —Tom Morris (talk) 22:18, 10 November 2012 (UTC)
 * Nod. Thanks for the info. - jc37 22:20, 10 November 2012 (UTC)

This Month in GLAM: October 2012
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Paul Kurtz lede
I noticed the tag, and I've taken steps to shorten the lede. I moved most of the information to the relevant sections. Do you think it is enough? Feel free to add the tag back if you think more needs to be done. --Harizotoh9 (talk) 18:47, 13 November 2012 (UTC)
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A barnstar for you!

 * Thanks. I must note that for a lot of that time, I was doing very little. —Tom Morris (talk) 11:20, 18 November 2012 (UTC)

So you know how I'm pretty...
I created an article on my Dad. Declared my COI as best as I knew how. All good thus far. Someone keeps tweaking it. Also good thus far. I keep tweaking their tweaks...not good. Could you maybe just add it to your watch list so I can never, ever look at it again ever? I will buy you things you can drink! Or just be thankful. You know...either way. PanydThe muffin is not subtle 14:31, 18 November 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ Although I don't check my watchlist as much as I probably should. —Tom Morris (talk) 18:40, 18 November 2012 (UTC)

Bot request
Greetings,

I recently proposed to have a bot remove all the banners and consolidate them with the  banner. Is Tom's Tagging Bot up to it? Greg Bard (talk) 11:07, 16 November 2012 (UTC)
 * I've responded on WikiProject Politics talk. In short, no. Sorry it took a while to respond. —Tom Morris (talk) 20:16, 19 November 2012 (UTC)

So you know how I'm pretty...
I created an article on my Dad. Declared my COI as best as I knew how. All good thus far. Someone keeps tweaking it. Also good thus far. I keep tweaking their tweaks...not good. Could you maybe just add it to your watch list so I can never, ever look at it again ever? I will buy you things you can drink! Or just be thankful. You know...either way. PanydThe muffin is not subtle 14:31, 18 November 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ Although I don't check my watchlist as much as I probably should. —Tom Morris (talk) 18:40, 18 November 2012 (UTC)

Talkback
Thanks for considering my request for the reviewer permission. :) I've replied there.  (Manual talkback notification since it's not a talkpage, but feel free to delete this just like you would a normal templated one.)  — Francophonie&#38;Androphilie  (Je vous invite à me parler ) 22:50, 26 November 2012 (UTC)

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