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Question so can someone help write an article on Flash Rose he drives for NASCAR. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rollin%27_30s_Harlem_Crips Reference in here. WikiEditor1217 (talk) 00:47, 15 April 2018 (UTC)JWWikiEditor1217 (talk) 00:47, 15 April 2018 (UTC)
 * I looked through all four refs in the article and found no mention of Flash Rose. Could you please provide a specific link? Also, to see Wikipedia’s eligibility guidelines for Motorsport drivers, please see WP:NMOTORSPORT. Thank you. Willsome429 (talk) 01:17, 15 April 2018 (UTC)

Fox Crossing, Wisconsin
Many thanks for starting the Fox Crossing, Wisconsin article-RFD (talk) 15:31, 22 April 2016 (UTC)

My pleasure. I had heard about it on the local news and figured that I might as well do it since it was not created a day after incorporation.Willsome429 (talk) 18:46, 22 April 2016 (UTC)

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March 2017
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Yeah, didn’t realize that until you enlightened me. I’ve put it into practice several times since you told me that. Thank you for the tip! Willsome429 (talk) 14:48, 2 January 2018 (UTC)

PRINT THE TRUTH!You keep relaying false information and you need to get your facts straight! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Flyteman183 (talk • contribs) 21:34, 12 January 2018 (UTC)

DYK for Chad Finchum
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ratings
Were you able to find a way to find the viewership numbers for the races? Johnsmith2116 (talk) 03:24, 29 April 2018 (UTC)
 * Jayski has the ratings, looks like it's a field in the infobox of each individual race. I'll work on updating this year's races as the numbers come out. Willsome429 (talk) 13:48, 29 April 2018 (UTC)

Rollback
Hi, it's my understanding that unsourced material can be challenged and removed. Also, I made a change in a reference where the old source was a tweet, which I replaced with an ESPN article. I don't think a tweet can be used as a source. You rolled that back as well with your mass rollback. Please advise, thanks! Amsgearing (talk) 22:59, 8 May 2018 (UTC)
 * Unsourced material can be challenged and removed, in that order. I would have appreciated a post on the talk page first. Many other articles of the same type have that kind of section, I guess I just didn’t keep track of sources this time around. When I have a good chunk of time, I’ll add sources for all, because all can be sourced (and I’m an inclusionist). As for the tweet/ESPN, that was the right move. Thanks.Willsome429 (talk) 23:03, 8 May 2018 (UTC)
 * Sorry about that. It just seemed like a ton of unsourced detail, to the point where it read more like a fan page than an encyclopedia entry. I agree that if there's good sourcing for all of it, it's perfectly acceptable. Amsgearing (talk) 23:19, 8 May 2018 (UTC)

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I think it's total BS that users with zero motorsports knowledge come in and change the articles. THEY should be the ones obligated to start talk page discussions, not me. GhostOfDanGurney (talk) 15:10, 11 May 2018 (UTC)
 * Copyright rules are copyright rules. I try and stay out of it as much as I can and always respect when images are taken off. That’s why users that don’t specialize in copyright rules are encouraged to ask questions. Willsome429 (talk) 15:16, 11 May 2018 (UTC)
 * Please also remember that Wikipedia does not tolerate ad hominem attacks on editors. Even though you’re passionate, please try to treat other editors with respect. Willsome429 (talk) 15:35, 11 May 2018 (UTC)

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Hey Willsome429, thanks for reviewing my pages! I also made a draft at Kevin Donahue (racing driver) and helped contribute to Kyle Donahue, and would appreciate if you could review those as well. Thanks! GeorgeMHall (talk) 01:49, 26 May 2018 (UTC)
 * The drafts are for the folks over at Articles for Creation to do. I'm part of a separate task force, the new page patrol. Don't worry, although it will take some time, the articles will get reviewed. Thanks again for the efforts, and if you haven't yet, make sure to sign up at WikiProject NASCAR at this page.  Willsome 4 29  (say hey or see my edits!) 02:09, 26 May 2018 (UTC)

Fix issues
Hello. I had already seen your tag in my talk page. But I still don't know what problems I need to fix in that page. Can you help me? Thank you! --Ledinhphublxm (talk) 15:27, 29 May 2018 (UTC)
 * Some of the references on the page, like the ones in the “Qualifying rounds” and “Results” sections, consist of formatted external links, not citations. Therefore, they do not show up at the bottom of the page in the “References” section. Convert those links using the “Cite web” template and you’re good to go.  Willsome 4 29  (say hey or see my edits!) 15:38, 29 May 2018 (UTC)

Twitter and the team's official website are NOT reliable sources
Hi, just saw your comments in regards: 2017–18_Dallas_Fuel_season on my talk page and I can't help but disagree.

From my understanding a team's twitter or official website are primary sources, and primary sources are allowed to be used in certain cases. In my case I specifically only ever use a team's offical twitter to quote the original signing date of an esports personnel. The reason I do this is because I've found secondary sources usually don't mention the signing date, unless in the rare case they embed the original tweet, and as a result only have a publication date which generally is a day or two late to be used accurately. Seeing as I don't interrupt the primary sources and I'm just reiterating facts I don't see the issue. Don't get me wrong, secondary sources with the tweets embedded or singing dates mentioned might be preferred, but using the primary source isn't against any guidelines as far as I'm aware.


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Wiki nV (talk) 11:25, 31 May 2018 (UTC)
 * Thank you for the clarification. I primarily deal in BLPs, especially 20- and 30- somethings, where Twitter accounts are filled with petty beef and such. I’m fine with it now, since there’s no other info available.  Willsome 4 29  (say hey or see my edits!) 11:29, 31 May 2018 (UTC)


 * No worries. Wiki nV (talk) 11:41, 31 May 2018 (UTC)

DR
Lots of things people do are stupid. Look at Donald Trump. However, this is certainly the first thing for which Mr. Randall has ever garnered national headlines, so is it not worthy of a short mention on his Wikipedia page? Mikenucklesii (talk) 14:21, 31 May 2018 (UTC)
 * When you added it, the tweet was still semi-low profile and was under his playing career section. Once it gained notoriety it was added again and I left it, albeit under a separate "personal life" section. I hold no hard feelings toward you, and I hope that the same is true towards me.  Willsome 4 29  (say hey or see my edits!) 14:23, 31 May 2018 (UTC)

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ARCA at MIS
I went to the ARCA race at Madison International Speedway on 6/15/2018. They had an autograph session from 6:30 to 7:30 before the race and I made the long trek just in time for the start of the session. I took photographs of the drivers and cars. I'm processing them right now. I will be uploading the whole field to Commons. I even took several photographs of the drivers posing beside their car! I have an excellent camera / lens, and they all turned out very well.  Royal broil  04:50, 18 June 2018 (UTC)
 * If your past photos at Road America are any indication, I’m sure that’s true. I’m heading to the IndyCar race at Road America for practice on Friday and the race on Sunday, so hopefully I will be snagging some as well soon. Thanks for the heads-up.  Willsome 4 29  (say hey or see my edits!) 12:26, 18 June 2018 (UTC)
 * Thank you! I won't be attending the IndyCar race at Road America again this year. I went to 1 or 2 IndyCar races at Road America about 15 years back when my brother-in-law did live remotes for a local radio station. I actually went to all of the major Road America events one year as his expert guest. I wasn't into photographs then so I don't have any pictures. In my opinion, the best spot to photograph the cars is from the inside of turn 6. I program the camera shutter speed at about 1/160 second and take panning shots of the cars. Even setting it for shooting sports works well but then the tires and background don't blur. Enjoy the race and happy photography!  Royal broil  00:23, 19 June 2018 (UTC)
 * If you won’t be at the WIR ARCA Midwest event or Road America NASCAR/SST weekend, let me know. I’m planning on attending those as well.  Willsome 4 29  (say hey or see my edits!) 01:45, 19 June 2018 (UTC)
 * I definitely plan on attending both! I live half way between the 2 tracks, about 35 minutes to each, which I consider to be a short drive. Road America will happen rain or shine so it's definitely on! Racing in the rain is the best. I also plan to see the World of Outlaws Late Models at Plymouth on Monday July 30.  Royal broil  03:00, 19 June 2018 (UTC)
 * I live in the GB Metro area, so Road America is only 75-80 away. Not bad (to me, at least).  Willsome 4 29  (say hey or see my edits!) 18:32, 19 June 2018 (UTC)
 * I have photographs of all 19 cars with the grandstands in the background. They are much better than the photographs of the cars taken over the fence on the backstretch. Do you like the uncropped or cropped version better?  Royal broil  00:00, 20 June 2018 (UTC)
 * Thanks for asking. Gotta say cropped.  Willsome 4 29  (say hey or see my edits!) 02:07, 20 June 2018 (UTC)

No
How about no TruthfulCooper (talk) 18:56, 5 July 2018 (UTC)

There is a way to fix this over at Commons if you want. Or if you act grumpy I can refer you to an administrator for a block, if that suits you better.  Willsome 4 29  (say hey or see my edits!) 19:06, 5 July 2018 (UTC)

Edit
I was just mad cause I’ve been wait for like 5 days for my account to be confirmed so I can upload, so I just went through commons. My account should be auto confirmed but it isn’t TruthfulCooper (talk) 19:17, 5 July 2018 (UTC)
 * No matter what user permissions you have, it is never OK to upload non-free images to Wikimedia Commons and claim them as your own by CC-BY-SA 4.0, that could land you in legal trouble outside of Wikipedia.  Willsome 4 29  (say hey or see my edits!) 20:12, 5 July 2018 (UTC)

Understood
I see, how would I reverse my changed that I’ve done? TruthfulCooper (talk) 20:43, 5 July 2018 (UTC)


 * As previously stated, pictures aren't my main area of work, I just know the basics. My best advice would be to go here, explain your plight, something along the lines of "hey, I made a mistake by uploading non-free images under a free license, how can I take it back?" and someone will get back to you.  Willsome 4 29  (say hey or see my edits!) 21:47, 5 July 2018 (UTC)

Lance K Edit
(say hey or see my edits!) User:Willsome429 you reversed an edit that I made. I read the five pillars of Wikipedia, NPOV, Biographies of living persons and other examples before making that edit. Please note that I did so because the entry is not neutral, the referenced ESPN article is not neutral as well and irresponsibly incorrect just like the Wikipedia posting. Please note that this particular paragraph specifically goes against the "Explanation of the neutral point of view" as stated. Here are the facts. Lance was and has never been charged with "possession of (THC) originating from a traffic stop in early September". There is a traffic misdemeanor that he is fighting and directly related to this but NOT a possession of THC as stated. TMZ was first to incorrectly report on this 4 months after the stop actually occurred and other news outlets including ESPN picked up on it thinking it was going to get them more views and clicks and yes it did as these kind of news tend to. Now whomever posted this on Wikipedia is far less informed on the details of this traffic stop just like TMZ and ESPN and therefore referencing these sources is not only incorrect but reckless in perpetuating false statements. I believe these are sufficient grounds to dismiss/erase this alleged charges that do not exist. Is it not? Records of arrests and charges are available to the public and a much better reference versus using news and media sites that are known to focus on speed versus proper journalism. Additionally to get an inkling on the lack of accuracy of this Wikipedia posting, you can reference this article from the same TMZ where they updated after additional research. He was not even cited at the scene so how can there be TCH charges and busted for weed etc. It is so inaccurate and libelous and every agency media outlet picks it for clicks. "Wisconsin State Patrol tells us Kendricks was not actually cited for marijuana during the stop. WSP says marijuana possession and possession of drug paraphernalia charges have been "referred to the Outagamie County DA’s Office" who will decide whether to charge Kendricks. Cops tell us they confiscated weed from LK's vehicle, however, he left the scene without a citation."

This is the problem with the web and even if Wikipedia has processes and editors etc, it does not have the capability to catch this and there are many many brands that suffer because of these type content driven by money and desire for clicks Codepantry (talk) 04:42, 18 July 2018 (UTC)

So are you working on behalf of Kendricks? Because that’s what it sounds like. If you are, make sure to disclose your affiliations on your user talk page. The traffic stop/pending charges merit a section, as NPOV is providing both positive and negative information. You can also stop with the “whomever posted it” shtick because you probably know it is me. , your thoughts? Mine are maybe a review is in order, but the section is not “baseless” or “completely inaccurate” based on the pending charges. Regards,  Willsome 4 29  (say hey or see my edits!) 13:14, 18 July 2018 (UTC)

Lance is a personal friend. I am knowledgeable in branding and digital marketing. Id id not mention this as I wanted to read and understand the rules and comply with such without being influences by additional knowledge into this matter. I am therefore not here to aggravate or fight with anyone but to provide an objective input and correction into my translation of the facts reconciled with the rules of Wikipedia. So far this is against what Wikipedia stands for and is about per the references and in particular the examples of grey areas and need for objectivity. I will clarify that there are no pending charges. It is my first edit and new Wikipedia account. What does a review mean? I edited i.e. removed it and provided sufficient evidence via an updated link as verification and it has been added again - how can this be resolved based on the facts - negative or positive and in line with NPOV and everything Wikipedia advocates. I am new here and not intending on running afoul with anyone but I believe this warrants a second eye or escalation or whatever is needed get it compliant. I agree that NPOV provides both positive and negative but it has to be accurate otherwise it is not neutral or NPOV.Wikipedia's five pillars require neutrality, citing reliable and authoritative and verifiable sources. In this case the original source and story is from TMZ before all others picked it up including ESPN. TMXZ has since retracted. I do not know if TMZ is an authoritative source but I can tell you that all articles online including the updated TMZ one are incorrect. The only accurate and verifiable source is the Greenbay public records for arrests and pending cases. But that side I can tell you the why this is baseless: First the original story,"Lance busted for TCH" was a bait click as not even a ticket was issued during this traffic stop or an arrest made. Secondly, what is currently pending is a mere traffic ticket which he is disputing and net net, there will be no charges whatsoever. The reason why the traffic ticket is pending is because we are disputing the manner in which it was issued. When he was pulled over, a ticket was never issued then two or three months later someone "sold" the footage to TMZ and then they phrased it as busted. The police then sent a a ticket by mail due to the media coverage. This ticket has since been reduced to a mere traffic violation. The ticket is pending because he is disputing it as he was let go after the stop with no tickets issued. Do we mention traffic tickets as legal issues? If so then most people on Wikipedia would likely have a legal issues section if they have had tickets amended at some point in life. Is this in line with Wikipedia's policies to display ongoing traffic tickets as charges and legal issues? I think this is a clear violation of what Wikipedia is about. Why? This section says there are legal issues which is a stereotype for NFL athletes and what does this do to his brand? If the section said traffic tickets then sure. It is not in good faith or a display of neutrality to perpetuate inaccurate news and media about brands especially where negative stereotypes exist. , your thoughts?

I would like to quite this "Wikipedia is written from a neutral point of view	Shortcut WP:5P2 We strive for articles in an impartial tone that document and explain major points of view, giving due weight with respect to their prominence. We avoid advocacy, and we characterize information and issues rather than debate them. In some areas there may be just one well-recognized point of view; in others, we describe multiple points of view, presenting each accurately and in context rather than as "the truth" or "the best view". All articles must strive for verifiable accuracy, citing reliable, authoritative sources, especially when the topic is controversial or is on living persons. Editors' personal experiences, interpretations, or opinions do not belong." Codepantry (talk) 18:41, 18 July 2018 (UTC)
 * Normally TMZ isn’t regarded as a reliable source because of its gossipy tendencies. Do you have any other sources (legal stuff, etc.) that could be used? The text could be amended to clarify that charges were never filed.  Willsome 4 29  (say hey or see my edits!) 18:59, 18 July 2018 (UTC)
 * He was not cited or arrested so no charges. When TMZ got he video months later, this resulted in a misdemeanor traffic ticket which you pay and done. But he is disputing this. Worst case there will be a traffic ticket to be paid noting that this is why he was over for doing 81 in a 70. So that's it. If this section has traffic stop section with reliable sources and citations then fair but let's take a step back. If TMZ as the original source is an inadmissible/unreliable source then this posting does not meet the standards set forth and the burden of proof on whether this stands, should not be enforced? I have listed below the reasons and specific sections of NPOV that this posting does not meet.

Everything I mention is consistent and backed by the reference above of TMZ backtracking and updating the article. The traffic ticket is being disputed so and therefore the best source for this information realtime is through the Municipal records https://www.gbpolice.org/content/category/26/pay-fines or you can use this request form https://www.gbpolice.org/content/category/35/records-requests. You can also use these very same sources to verify that there are no charges contrary to the legal section for Lance in Wikipedia.

The reason I deleted it in summary as below: 1. TMZ reported an opinion that led all other news outlets to pick up. This opinion was used to add a Legal Issues section in Lance’s Wikipedia page 2. TMZ a gossip column and fits the criteria of a questionable source per Wikipedias outline of reliable sources and therefore it is not a reliable and authoritative source.I would like to note that TMZ procured the tape and first to publish the story before other more credible sources like ESPN published the story. The pointer is that a non reliable source reported an opinion that was then published by ESPN/a reliable source? which was referenced when this section was added - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Verifiability#What_counts_as_a_reliable_source 3. This legal section for Lance also does not meet the requirement for “Original research”. 4. This legal section does not meet the requirement for good research and or balance

Here’s the deal. In case I didn’t say it explicitly before, I’m fine if you change and cite it with one of the links you showed. I won’t do it for you, but if you want to change it, green light.  Willsome 4 29  (say hey or see my edits!) 03:01, 19 July 2018 (UTC)


 * Hello, how should I proceed? I believe I have provided sufficient information to remove the legal section as the original information source is TMZ (an unreliable source) and based on Wikipedia's guidance and rules. If not, please do let me know how we can get a review of my request or additional input, next steps for such cases e.t.c. I do not want to break nay rules or make this edit then have it reverted a third time. Also I am cognizant of the time expense on your.

Codepantry (talk) 15:31, 19 July 2018 (UTC)

I guess if you want to delete it, just drop a link in the edit summary. I only noticed it because of unsupported claims of “baseless” in the original edit summary. If you explain why with a source you should be good.  Willsome 4 29  (say hey or see my edits!) 15:46, 19 July 2018 (UTC)

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1980 Algerian Cup Final
Thanks for reminding me, now I've put the source. Hichem algerino 18:49, 18 September 2018 (UTC)

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2019 Pro Bowl Logo
I Still can't upload the 2019 pro bowl Logo can you upload it for me please if you can find it. 68.103.78.155 (talk) 22:16, 3 December 2018 (UTC)
 * I don’t normally deal with non-free images, but if I find the logo and secure the appropriate permissions, I’ll upload it.  Willsome 4 29  (say hey or see my edits!) 22:23, 3 December 2018 (UTC)

OK Find It for me then so you can upoload it. 68.103.78.155 (talk) 22:44, 3 December 2018 (UTC)

Wisconsin racing drivers
If you are looking start an article on a Wisconsin driver, please ping me for images. I likely have images of them since I travel to so many races and race tracks around the state. I see that you just started Sam Mayer's article and I had great victory lane images of him at Dells Raceway Park.

Wisconsin has a great class of upcoming 14-15 year old drivers. This year I went to Marshfield Motor Speedway and I took pictures of the top 3 drivers in the Midwest Truck series who were all 14 years old ! And then there's Travis Kvapil's son Carson Kvapil who did AWESOME in a few starts in Ty Majeski's Super Late Model while he is down south chasing NASCAR Xfinity. I have added finding Lowell Bennett images to my To Do list and I have hundreds of images of his cars over the years. I probably have hundreds of nice shots for Brad JJ Mueller too (he did about a dozen NASCAR starts in a self-funded effort).  Royal broil  03:44, 7 December 2018 (UTC)
 * Sure thing. I don’t know why I blanked on searching Commons for images of Sam, but that’s water under the bridge now. I’ve been keeping my eye on Carson and I’ll take a look at Mueller as well. Thanks for the resources, it’s great that we can get images on so many of these pages now.  Willsome 4 29  (say hey or see my edits!) 03:58, 7 December 2018 (UTC)
 * I have uploaded images to flickr from March 2006 but they now want me to pay $50 for a Pro account so I had to quit. I uploaded thousands of images there but I can't add more since they'll be deleted. There is a 1000 image limit for non-professional accounts but my images should be kept since I had a Creative Commons license before Flickr's $ change. That's a good place to start searching my collection. Of course there are 100000+ images that never got uploaded to flickr. Cheers!  Royal  broil  04:21, 7 December 2018 (UTC)

Stephen Young birthdate
Hey Wilsome, I am the reliable source as I went to school with Stephen Young. BW DD123 — Preceding unsigned comment added by DopyDave123 (talk • contribs) 22:41, 10 December 2018 (UTC)


 * I'd love to accept your word as gold, but unfortunately, Wikipedia's policies do not permit that. This source backs up the information on the page. If you have another verifiable source that refutes this information, feel free to add it to Young's page and cite it. Regards,  Willsome 4 29  (say hey or see my edits!) 23:26, 10 December 2018 (UTC)

Pending changes reviewer granted
Hello. Your account has been granted the "pending changes reviewer" userright, allowing you to review other users' edits on pages protected by pending changes. The list of articles awaiting review is located at Special:PendingChanges, while the list of articles that have pending changes protection turned on is located at Special:StablePages.

Being granted reviewer rights neither grants you status nor changes how you can edit articles. If you do not want this user right, you may ask any administrator to remove it for you at any time.

See also: Salvio Let's talk about it! 23:56, 10 December 2018 (UTC)
 * Reviewing pending changes, the guideline on reviewing
 * Pending changes, the summary of the use of pending changes
 * Protection policy, the policy determining which pages can be given pending changes protection by administrators.
 * I checked your userrights in the last week to see if you had a plethora since you are very trustworthy. Keep up the good work!  Royal broil  02:49, 11 December 2018 (UTC)
 * Thanks a lot, that means a ton coming from you! I’m just trying to contribute constructively and not make too many mistakes while I’m at it.  Willsome 4 29  (say hey or see my edits!) 03:31, 11 December 2018 (UTC)

Random
User deleted content related to Cardinal Dolan recently reported in the news. Removal was malicious and outside the bounds of Wikipedia policy JCN0001 (talk) 15:22, 20 January 2019 (UTC)
 * You made a legal threat in your edit summary and may be blocked because of it. Please stop. Chris Troutman  ( talk ) 15:43, 20 January 2019 (UTC)

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NASCAR vandals
We need to keep an eye on, as he clearly isn't here to contribute. If he vandalizes another NASCAR article, do not hesitate to ARV him. I was gonna report him last night after his edit on the Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race article, but I was over two hours too late. - Areaseven (talk) 07:33, 15 December 2018 (UTC)
 * Noted. Thank you for the heads-up.  Willsome 4 29  (say hey or see my edits!) 12:08, 15 December 2018 (UTC)
 * Finally got that IP user blocked for a week. Also got blocked for his insistence of Jamie McMurray driving the imaginary No. 40 car. - Areaseven (talk) 11:09, 16 December 2018 (UTC)
 * You know, it's funny. I didn't see myself becoming primarily a vandal-fighter, but when I see vandalism on my watchlist, I'm inclined to deal with it. Lately, I have been dealing with, who seems dead-set on Brennan Poole driving a NextGen truck full time next year but can't find a source to back it up.  Willsome 4 29  (say hey or see my edits!) 17:33, 17 December 2018 (UTC)

AN courtesy notice
The editor involved failed to notify you, so I'm, doing so. The relevant section is Editor removed fact based content with obvious bias. Best wishes, Voceditenore (talk) 16:34, 20 January 2019 (UTC)

Notice of noticeboard discussion
There is currently a discussion at Administrators' noticeboard regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. Thank you. Voceditenore (talk) 16:32, 20 January 2019 (UTC)


 * Nevermind, the editor has been blocked for legal threats and their comment has been removed from AN, Best, Voceditenore (talk) 16:50, 20 January 2019 (UTC)


 * Thanks for clearing that up. I went back and looked at the notice right after I loogged back on and was very confused - I never threatened to block him, or repeatedly reverted his content - I think he got myself and Chris Troutman confused. Again, my thanks for taking care of the situation.  Willsome 4 29  (say hey or see my edits!) 18:02, 20 January 2019 (UTC)


 * Hi Willsome429. You're very welcome. From his latest User talk page commentary, the editor seems to be confusing you with Chris Troutman and with the admin who blocked them and with another admin who declined the unblock request and with me (who gave him some advice on his talk page). Apparently we're all Catholics and fascists, plus I am not a native speaker of English. Geesh! If he keeps it up, I'm going to request removal of his talk page access. Voceditenore (talk) 18:22, 20 January 2019 (UTC)
 * I think he is good now based off of this section. It was quite the mess to log back on to, I’ll give it that!  Willsome 4 29  (say hey or see my edits!) 18:27, 20 January 2019 (UTC)
 * Hmmm, yes, doubling down on one's legal threat in a request for unblocking, ditto intimating the press would also be interested in his saga, is... er... somewhat counterproductive. Unsurprisingly, an admin has now stepped in and removed his talk page access . Best, Voceditenore (talk) 11:03, 21 January 2019 (UTC)

ANI
I removed a sentence from your post because it revealed private information. Please don't re-add it. Thanks.--Bbb23 (talk) 20:53, 28 January 2019 (UTC)

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NASCAR infobox.
The numbers, they get added in with each driver and the list of sponsors, anyway. I'd rather cut the head off of the snake of those people who go around adding random numbers to articles for no reason. Historic number associations can be explained in parse. GhostOfDanGurney (talk) 14:44, 26 February 2019 (UTC)
 * You have to attempt consensus first. I will open a discussion at WikiProject NASCAR.  Willsome 4 29  (say hey or see my edits!) 14:47, 26 February 2019 (UTC)

Julia Landauer Edits
Hi Willsome429. I saw that you reverted the Julia Landauer info box back to K&N west stats because she has more West races, however that insinuates that K&N West was her most recent racing, which it isn't. Also, in reverting the edits you also deleted updated information on her 2018 racing, as well as 2019 racing plans which have been verified by NASCAR. She is a current NASCAR Pinty's Series racer and including that information is most accurate for this page. Please let us know if there's still something you don't agree with, thank you. Jugrla70 (talk) 20:28, 5 March 2019 (UTC)
 * Who is the “us” you are referring to?  Willsome 4 29  (say hey or see my edits!) 21:08, 5 March 2019 (UTC)
 * Julia's PR and management team. We want to have the most accurate representation of Julia. Jugrla70 (talk) 21:14, 5 March 2019 (UTC)
 * I have changed the infobox so that both the K&N and Pinty's stats appear in the infobox. I hope that is an agreeable compromise.  Willsome 4 29  (say hey or see my edits!) 17:00, 6 March 2019 (UTC)
 * Sure. Jugrla70 (talk) 17:31, 6 March 2019 (UTC)
 * Quick note -- you misspelled "motivational" as "motival" when you changed that information.

A kitten for you!
You deserve it for creating the Flex Tape article.

A Dolphin (squeek?) 15:11, 11 March 2019 (UTC) 