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A solstice greeting

❄️ Happy holidays! ❄️

Hi Cullen328! I'd like to wish you a splendid solstice season as we wrap up the year. Here is an artwork, made individually for you, to celebrate. Your work welcoming newcomers at the Teahouse is always invaluable. Take care, and thanks for all you do to make Wikipedia better!

Cheers,
{{u|Sdkb}} ^talk

Solstice Celebration for Cullen328, 2023, DALL·E 3.

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Note: The vibes are winter solsticey. If you're in the southern hemisphere, oops, apologies.

{{u|Sdkb}} ^talk 06:29, 24 December 2023 (UTC)

Thanks so much, Sdkb. It is hard to believe how quickly AI capabilities are expanding. I shared the image on Facebook. Happy Holidays! Cullen328 (talk) 07:53, 24 December 2023 (UTC)

User talk:Mostulspoortingclub

You may wish to revoke TPA. Cahk (talk) 09:57, 24 December 2023 (UTC)

 Done. Thanks, Cahk. Cullen328 (talk) 16:56, 24 December 2023 (UTC)

メリークリスマス！ (Merry Christmas)

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2024!

Hello Cullen328, may you be surrounded by peace, success and happiness on this seasonal occasion. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Sending you heartfelt and warm greetings for Christmas and New Year 2024. Happy editing, 🛧Midori No Sora♪🛪 ( ☁＝☁＝✈) 05:51, 25 December 2023 (UTC) Spread the love by adding {{subst:Seasonal Greetings}} to other user talk pages.

🛧Midori No Sora♪🛪 ( ☁＝☁＝✈) 05:51, 25 December 2023 (UTC)

Vandalism reverting/warns on smartphone - any advice?

Thank you again for your essay, it's been wildly helpful in editing more effectively (and using the site on my phone) from mobile! That being said, do you have any specific advice for dealing with vandalism and warning users? I've been stuck using templates I remember off the top of my head. Thanks in advance, and happy holidays! Phönedinger's jellyfish (talk) 15:35, 25 December 2023 (UTC)

Twinkle, redwarn, and ultraviolet all work well using the desktop site on a phone. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 15:47, 25 December 2023 (UTC)

Would I need to install another browser? I'm on Safari at the moment and it's not exactly the most customizable. Phönedinger's jellyfish (talk) 16:14, 25 December 2023 (UTC)

Hello, Phönedinger's jellyfish. Thanks for your kimd words about my essay. You are welcome to try any tools you wish. I cannot give advice about Twinkle, Redwarn or Ultraviolet, because I do not use them or anything like them. I do everything manually just to show that it is possible to edit and function as an administrator without them, while on a smartphone. I have a userspace link to a list of all the warning templates and block templates, and copy and paste them when I warn or block. Most of my warnings are written on the spot by me, customized to the specific situation, but I use warning templates too occasionally. I work slowly and deliberatively. Cullen328 (talk) 17:00, 25 December 2023 (UTC)

Season's greetings

~ ~ ~ Merry Christmas! ~ ~ ~

Hello Cullen328: Enjoy the holiday season and winter solstice if it's occurring in your area of the world, and thanks for your work to maintain, improve and expand Wikipedia. Cheers, CAPTAIN RAJU^(T) 20:47, 26 December 2023 (UTC)

Question from Prajakta inamke (07:05, 29 December 2023)

how to add backlink for website --Prajakta inamke (talk) 07:05, 29 December 2023 (UTC)

Hello, Prajakta inamke. Promotional editing of any kind is forbidden on Wikipedia. Cullen328 (talk) 07:10, 29 December 2023 (UTC)

Happy New Year!

	Happy New Year!
	Hello Cullen328: Did you know ... that back in 1885, Wikipedia editors wrote Good Articles with axes, hammers and chisels? Thank you for your contributions to this encyclopedia using 21st century technology. I hope you don't get any unnecessary blisters. CAPTAIN RAJU(T) 22:18, 31 December 2023 (UTC)

Spread the WikiLove; use {{subst:Happy New Year elves}} to send this message

CAPTAIN RAJU^(T) 22:18, 31 December 2023 (UTC)

CAPTAIN RAJU, thanks. That's a blast from the past. Cullen328 (talk) 23:16, 31 December 2023 (UTC)

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Sent by MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 11:54, 1 January 2024 (UTC)

Link Wray

Hi Cullen328. Hope you are well. I saw your name in the recent edit history of Link Wray. Seems to be a mini war again over Shawnee ancestry/ ethnicity? Maybe some protection needed there. Many thanks. Martinevans123 (talk) 12:12, 1 January 2024 (UTC)

Happy New Year, Martinevans123. I am fine and hope that you are as well. I have semi-protected that article for one month. Let me know if disruption resumes. Cullen328 (talk) 21:10, 1 January 2024 (UTC)

Yes, I am very well, thank you. Thanks for your timely action. Blwyddyn Newydd Dda! Martinevans123 (talk) 21:18, 1 January 2024 (UTC)

User talk:SarvangaEducation

You may wish to revoke TPA. Cahk (talk) 08:02, 2 January 2024 (UTC)

 Done. Thanks, Cahk. Cullen328 (talk) 08:19, 2 January 2024 (UTC)

Revdel

The user you just blocked for BLP violations, you may wish to revdel the edits. Seawolf35 ^T--C 08:48, 2 January 2024 (UTC)

 Done. Thanks, Seawolf35. Cullen328 (talk) 08:56, 2 January 2024 (UTC)

EEng and Sacred Cod

Hello, I was wondering if you could take a look at the behavior of the aforementioned user and the aforementioned article, which they are very active on. The way I see it, any time anyone has any feedback or makes any edits, this user bludgeons their way through, but maybe I'm missing something and it's all fine. Thanks in advance. Cpotisch (talk) 19:32, 2 January 2024 (UTC)

Hello, Cpotisch. I see that EEng has asked you to take your concerns about this Good article to the article talk page, but you have not done so. Why is that? I am not saying that "it's all fine", but rather that article talk page discussion is the next step. Cullen328 (talk) 19:42, 2 January 2024 (UTC)

I just saw that response and likely will do so shortly. However, as I see it, every interaction on the talk page has been shot down in a fairly-uncivil manner so I'm not super eager to face that. Not saying I won't, just saying I haven't rushed to do it yet. Cpotisch (talk) 20:29, 2 January 2024 (UTC)

A bowl of strawberries for you!

For your assistance at Wikipedia:WikiProject Articles for creation/Help desk – DreamRimmer (talk) 02:59, 3 January 2024 (UTC)

Thanks, DreamRimmer. I just love good strawberries. Cullen328 (talk) 08:14, 3 January 2024 (UTC)

Binod

Well, that was an oversized boomerang that they threw, but it was aerodynamically sound enough to make the turn. Robert McClenon (talk) 05:41, 3 January 2024 (UTC)

Robert McClenon, perhaps we can call it, figuratively, ANI suicide by TLDR. Cullen328 (talk) 08:12, 3 January 2024 (UTC)

I had been about to say something like that, but I wasn't sure that the humor would be acceptable, since it could be confused with real suicide of humans, which is not funny. Robert McClenon (talk) 15:32, 3 January 2024 (UTC)

When I first saw the dispute in the Table of Contents of WP:ANI, I assumed that it had multiple sections because it was growing one tentacle at a time as users added to it. No. It was a stupid cephalopod from the beginning, except that real cephalopods are intelligent. Robert McClenon (talk) 15:32, 3 January 2024 (UTC)

your edit to Wikipedia talk:Manual of Style

Something went wrong with your recent edit [1]. I took the liberty of cleaning it up. Meters (talk) 09:31, 4 January 2024 (UTC)

Thanks so much for your help, Meters. My phone has been unusually glitchy of late, and the cursor bounces around too much. I will have to ask my wife, who is also my tech support person, to help me clean it up. Cullen328 (talk) 09:43, 4 January 2024 (UTC)

No problem. Meters (talk) 09:54, 4 January 2024 (UTC)

I just caught another one on the Help desk. Good luck with the fix. Meters (talk) 10:00, 4 January 2024 (UTC)

What should I do?

@Cullen328 Please see Talk:Rape during the Bangladesh Liberation War. The discussions were archived by the bot and are being repeatedly brought back by IPs and Salekin.sami36. I have also requested for a temporary semi protection to stop this at WP:RPPI but this might need some quick action. ShaanSengupta^Talk 08:21, 8 January 2024 (UTC)

Hello, Shaan Sengupta. Bots are not infallible and if a good faith editor wants to re-open a bot archived discussion, I do not think that justifies semi protection. Perhaps another administrator may have a different view. Cullen328 (talk) 08:30, 8 January 2024 (UTC)

Definitely, but I want to bring one thing to your notice, that discussion was started by an editor who is blocked for Sockpuppetry. See the sockpuppet investigation. He has been accused of being involved in metapuppetry as well as canvassing. See Talk:Bangladesh genocide#Meat-puppetry notice. The discussion lost its track after he was blocked and his comments were struck as per WP:SOCKSTRIKE. And also the reverting editor has not made any contribution to the discussion which might signify that they want to reopen it and discuss rather it seems they just want it to be there. I will leave the rest on you. ShaanSengupta^Talk 08:45, 8 January 2024 (UTC)

Hello @Cullen328. I unarchived the discussion thread because it was an ongoing discussion about the neutrality of the article. The discussion was last updated just 20 days ago. And the issues raised by the users haven't been resolved yet. As dispute persists, archiving this section will mean repeating the same conversion in a new thread. If you look in my talk page you'll see this user has threatened me User talk:Salekin.sami36. Also, Bangladesh genocide and Rape during the Bangladesh Liberation War need admin attention, multiple users have complained about well-organized vandalism by a certain group. Salekin.sami36 (talk) 10:33, 8 January 2024 (UTC)

If you look in my talk page you'll see this user has threatened me User talk:Salekin.sami36. Really? That is a standard vandalism notice which is served by editors and it says you may lose. This is not a threat.

Also @Cullen328 can you please do something about the IP who is repeatedly removing WP:SOCKSTRIKE from the discussion. ShaanSengupta^Talk 11:10, 8 January 2024 (UTC)

Why did you block me from editing a page about my own organization

Wiki sucks anymore because of keyboard warriors like you. Peshewapope (talk) 03:35, 12 January 2024 (UTC)

Peshewapope, the article is semi-protected because you violated the Wikipedia policy against edit warring. If this is your own organization, then you have a glaring conflict of interest and should restrict yourself to making formal Edit requests on the article's talk page. As for calling me a keyboard warrior, please read and comply with another policy, No personal attacks. Cullen328 (talk) 03:48, 12 January 2024 (UTC)

Warring with the falsehoods you choose to spread cannot be wrong. Maybe click on the cited link to check their individual legitimacy. By your methods i could use citations from any unrelated document so long as its there. Disgraceful really for an editor. 71.213.174.28 (talk) 03:54, 12 January 2024 (UTC)

I have no opinion on the content dispute. I am enforcing behavioral policies. If you refuse to follow Wikipedia's policies, then you will be blocked and have no ability to change the article. If you comply with the policies, then the content dispute can be worked out, and there are several forms of dispute resolution available to you. Cullen328 (talk) 04:00, 12 January 2024 (UTC)

I'm just tired of all the misinformation and the apparent willful abetting of such misinformation by Wikipedia and its editors. There is no one to negotiate with for me. These people have defamation in mind and nothing else. Something you seem to be perfectly willing to let continue. 71.213.174.28 (talk) 04:04, 12 January 2024 (UTC)

Asking you to comply with Wikipedia's behavioral policies is not "abetting" anything, Peshewapope . These policies have allowed Wikipedia to become the #7 website in the world with billions of monthly page views, and by far the most comprehensive reference work on human history, all provided for free. Those who follow the policies can accomplish great things on Wikipedia. Those who refuse to follow the policies get blocked. The choice is yours. Oh, please log in to edit. Cullen328 (talk) 04:28, 12 January 2024 (UTC)

will do. You reverted what I changed based on a lack of sources and it not being constructive to the page, but changing or removing false information especially went the cited sources are clearly lacking or totally unrelated would be considered constructive right? Isn't that why you removed what I had wrote? A lack of credible sources??? 71.213.174.28 (talk) 04:33, 12 January 2024 (UTC)

(talk page stalker)Jim didn't undo any of your edits. He protected the page. user:TheEpTic and user:Discospinster undid your edits because you were removing sourced content. Meters (talk) 04:51, 12 January 2024 (UTC)

I edited and deleted things with bad sources. Bad sources are just as bad if not worse than no source. It just lends unwarranted credibility to the claims they have made. Further strengthening misinformation this platform seems to just love defending. Good job guys you really are fighting for the very thing you claim to protect against. Hypocrisy at its finest! 71.213.174.28 (talk) 04:57, 12 January 2024 (UTC)

Peshewapope, please log in to edit. Meters is correct. I have never edited United Remnant Band of the Shawnee Nation in any way, except to semi-protect the article. Not once in 15 years. As I have said repeatedly, my role regarding this article is to enforce Wikipedia's behavioral policies. Cullen328 (talk) 05:06, 12 January 2024 (UTC)

Peshewapope, the place to discuss the article content and the shortcomings of sources is Talk: United Remnant Band of the Shawnee Nation. Complaining here accomplishes nothing. Cullen328 (talk) 05:10, 12 January 2024 (UTC)

unfortunately that does not seem to apply to the article itself. Just my editing of it. I will pull the sources and make the changes the way you want them done, but there is still no guarantee they won't just slap that same stuff back up the moment I'm done and given that you are willing to let misinformation stand I have no hope of you enforcing these rules in that event. This is why you aren't allowed to use wiki as a source in any school. It's notoriously unreliable because it's edited by people with there own agenda. Wiki gained no credibility from this encounter for sure. Just one example in a sea of them. Peshewapope (talk) 05:15, 12 January 2024 (UTC)

Make your points at Talk: United Remnant Band of the Shawnee Nation. If you edit against consensus, your edits will not stick. You need to convince other interested editors that your proposed changes are an improvement. Cullen328 (talk) 05:24, 12 January 2024 (UTC)

I've asked Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Indigenous peoples of North America to look at this. Doug Weller talk 08:45, 12 January 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, Doug Weller. Cullen328 (talk) 08:48, 12 January 2024 (UTC)

Thank you. Although it stands to reason this project is at least in part ran by members of federally recognized tribes. For some reason fed tribes are very threatened by state recognized tribes and especially fed Shawnee tribes it seems. I hope they truly do their research and if any of them would like to reach out to me personally for documentation i would be more than willing to provide it directly. Peshewapope (talk) 12:11, 12 January 2024 (UTC)

Peshewapope, the place to provide your documentation in the form of reliable, published sources is Talk: United Remnant Band of the Shawnee Nation, as you have been informed several times. You are very good at vague, generalized complaining mixed in with counterproductive hostility. The problem is that this type of behavior is completely useless for accomplishing anything on Wikipedia. What you need to do is identify specific errors in the existing article, and provide specific references to reliable sources verifying any specific changes you propose to make. That's how things actually get done on the world's #7 website. Cullen328 (talk) 18:26, 12 January 2024 (UTC)

NewWikiUser8998

Say did you want to block or warn VegitotheKnightmare? -- Deepfriedokra (talk) 07:34, 13 January 2024 (UTC)

Hello, Deepfriedokra. I guess I thought that the VegitotheKnightmare account had been abandoned and forgot to look more closely. Sorry for that. Please feel free to block if you feel it to be necessary. Cullen328 (talk) 09:03, 13 January 2024 (UTC)

meh -- Deepfriedokra (talk) 12:21, 13 January 2024 (UTC)

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Hello, Scorpions1325. Thanks for your email. The revision deleted material consisted of graphic and detailed threats of violence. Cullen328 (talk) 20:01, 14 January 2024 (UTC)

Contentious topic alert requirement

Hi Cullen328, I noticed that in User talk:Theoryisn'tfactuntilproven § January 2024 2, you posted the {{alert}} template to notify an editor about a contentious topic. While that template does help inform the editor, Wikipedia:Contentious topics § Awareness of contentious topics states that the very first talk page message an editor receives about contentious topics should be the {{alert/first}} template, which provides more information. This is important because editors might not be eligible for arbitration enforcement unless they specifically receive the {{alert/first}} template.

For this particular editor, I've advised them with the {{alert/first}} template at User talk:Theoryisn'tfactuntilproven § Introduction to contentious topics. Thanks for understanding. — Newslinger talk 08:32, 16 January 2024 (UTC)

Hello, Newslinger. Thanks for pointing out that distinction. I will be careful to use the alert/first templates going forward. I have edited User:Cullen328/Tools accordingly. Cullen328 (talk) 08:40, 16 January 2024 (UTC)

Administrator Conduct Case 2024-1: Mzajac opened

You recently offered a statement in a request for arbitration. The Arbitration Committee has accepted that request for arbitration and an arbitration case has been opened at Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Administrator Conduct Case 2024-1: Mzajac. Evidence that you wish the arbitrators to consider should be added to the evidence subpage, at Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Administrator Conduct Case 2024-1: Mzajac/Evidence. Please add your evidence by January 30, 2024, which is when the evidence phase closes. You can also contribute to the case workshop subpage, Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Administrator Conduct Case 2024-1: Mzajac/Workshop. For a guide to the arbitration process, see Wikipedia:Arbitration/Guide to arbitration. For the Arbitration Committee, Dreamy Jazz ^{talk to me | my contributions} 17:55, 16 January 2024 (UTC)

thanks for correcting me on the J Christ page

thank you for correcting my biblical figure mistake on the J Christ page to Noah lol, i haven't read the bible and went to church enough and i should be reading it and going there more
Sincerely, Icantthinkofanamexd (talk) 19:17, 20 January 2024 (UTC)

No problem, Icantthinkofanamexd. It is an "unusual" video. Cullen328 (talk) 20:46, 20 January 2024 (UTC)

This is why I'm hesitant to help out at the Teahouse

Regarding this, I said nothing to contradict you, and contributed an easily verifiable example of free use transit data that satisfies our content policies. Since the asking party was specifically interested in transit data and stated that they were interested in creating original content— which is something we should encourage— I provided a specific answer for one example of compliant content without negating anything you gave in your general answer. If the Teahouse wants to discourage topical and policy-compliant answers from experienced editors, this is a good way to do it. Orange Suede Sofa (talk) 06:32, 23 January 2024 (UTC)

Orange Suede Sofa, I have absolutely no idea why you are unhappy in any way about our mutual contributions to that Teahouse thread. You made your point and I made mine, and I think that both of our responses benefitted the OP. Please clarify what is bothering you here, so that I can offer you a useful answer. At this point, I am genuinely mystified. Cullen328 (talk) 07:58, 23 January 2024 (UTC)

Maybe you read what you were expecting or worried about, and not what Cullen wrote? What I see is Cullen agreeing with you, and going on to defend his original answer as applicable to the general case. That sort of clarification is usual for the teahouse, so that the OP does not get confused when trying to draw a conclusion from multiple answers. Cullen would not have had any problems with your reply because that's also usual for the teahouse. Hosts check each other's answers and correct, supplement or clarify previous answers all the time. Usedtobecool ☎️ 09:30, 23 January 2024 (UTC)

Question from Zaynkasper (01:37, 28 January 2024)

Hello! How can i create a wikipedia page about an established musician/artist? --Zaynkasper (talk) 01:37, 28 January 2024 (UTC)

Hello, Zaynkasper. Start by reading Wikipedia:Notability (music) and Wikipedia:Notability (people). Pay close attention to the emphasis on significant coverage in reliable sources that are entirely independent of the musician/artist, because that is by far the most important factor in establishing that this person is eligible for a Wikipedia biography, and then successfully writing the biography. If such coverage exists in reliable sources, then list them out in your sandbox, in the form of URLs if the coverage is online. Now, read and study Your first article. Take your list of reliable sources and transform them into properly formatted references. Referencing for beginners explains how to do that. Now, you need to start writing neutral prose, but you need to "forget" everything that you know personally about the musician. The only information that you can include is that which is verified by your references to reliable sources. And everything you write must be in your own words. All this is very important. Once you have completed your draft, submit it through the Articles for Creation process, and it will be reviewed by a more experienced editor. Good luck. Cullen328 (talk) 02:31, 28 January 2024 (UTC)

January 29

Hello, you just left an entry on my talk page (Here) What is this in reference to? Was checking to see if it was by mistake. Thanks! Elvisisalive95 (talk) 02:48, 30 January 2024 (UTC)

Hello, Elvisisalive95. I was planning on leaving that notice for both editors recently editing Ben Shapiro, but the other editor got indefinitely blocked before I got to them. You have done nothing wrong, as the notice says. Cullen328 (talk) 02:59, 30 January 2024 (UTC)

Ok, was just confused as to why it was sent my way. Thanks for the response. See you around & thank you for all the contributions you’ve made to Wikipedia, i respect your 15+ years. Take care. Elvisisalive95 (talk) 03:03, 30 January 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for your contributions as well, Elvisisalive95. Keep up the good work. Cullen328 (talk) 03:11, 30 January 2024 (UTC)

Thank you and will do! Elvisisalive95 (talk) 03:15, 30 January 2024 (UTC)

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2024

Die Zeit, die Tag und Jahre macht

Happy New Year

2024

Like 2019, remember? -- Gerda Arendt (talk) 22:22, 1 January 2024 (UTC)

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Always precious

Ten years ago, you were found precious. That's what you are, always.

Thank you for your recent support in the WP:Great Dismal Swamp. Did you see my story a few days ago? (I smiled.) - Today, it's of course my take of the Figaro singer (while the Main page still has the trivia story - it would take a brave admin to change that), - watch here, and perhaps show you wife ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 10:25, 12 January 2024 (UTC)

story · music · places

Yesterday was a friend's birthday, with related music. - I'm on vacation - see places. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:49, 31 January 2024 (UTC)

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Administrators' newsletter – February 2024

News and updates for administrators from the past month (January 2024).

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• Pages that use the JSON contentmodel will now use tabs instead of spaces for auto-indentation. This will significantly reduce the page size. (T326065)

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• Following a motion, the Arbitration Committee adopted a new enforcement restriction on January 4, 2024, wherein the Committee may apply the 'Reliable source consensus-required restriction' to specified topic areas.
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Block of Mechanized battalion

Hey, Cullen, just dropping a note that, though you modified the block for Mechanized battalion to mention the sockpuppetry, you didn't actually extend the block to indefinite, which is probably the source of their question on their talk page. I went ahead and extended it. Cheers! Writ Keeper ⚇♔ 22:48, 4 February 2024 (UTC)

Thanks, Writ Keeper. Cullen328 (talk) 23:09, 4 February 2024 (UTC)

Help desk

Reference this, see this. Just FYI. Cheers! CNMall41 (talk) 05:36, 6 February 2024 (UTC)

CNMall41, thanks. Interesting but unsurprising. Cullen328 (talk) 06:28, 6 February 2024 (UTC)

Gratitude for Your Insights on Smartphone Editing and Seeking Your Expertise

Dear Cullen328,

I hope this message finds you well. I recently had the pleasure of reading your essay on smartphone editing, and I wanted to extend my sincere thanks for the valuable insights you've shared. As a Bay Area resident who often finds myself editing Wikipedia on the go, your tips and strategies have been incredibly helpful and empowering.

In addition to expressing my gratitude, I'm reaching out with a request related to a project that's particularly close to my heart. I'm currently working on enhancing the Wikipedia article for the film "Oppenheimer," focusing on gathering and presenting accurate information about every scientist depicted in the movie. This endeavor was inspired by my sons' curiosity about the real-life figures behind the story, and it has turned into a fascinating journey of discovery for us.

Given your extensive experience and respected standing within the Wikipedia community, I would be honored to receive any feedback or guidance you might offer on this article. Your expertise would be invaluable in ensuring that the content meets Wikipedia's highest standards for accuracy and quality. If you have any interest in this subject or would be willing to lend your insight, I would be deeply appreciative.

Here is the link to the article: Draft:Troy Bronson 2024

Thank you once again for your contributions to making Wikipedia a more accessible and user-friendly platform for editors of all backgrounds. I look forward to potentially collaborating with you and learning from your experience.

Best,

EagleSleuth~~~~

EagleSleuth (talk) 05:10, 7 February 2024 (UTC)

Hello, EagleSleuth. Thank you very much for your kind words about my smartphone editing essay. In one sense, it is outdated because I have not updated the annual smartphone sales or the specific model of phone that I currently use. On the other hand, I still stand by my basic conclusions and still believe that the Wikimedia Foundation continues to take the wrong approach to smartphone editing. But nobody at the WMF listens to me and they just keep pouring massive amounts of dollars down the drain to no good end. So be it, and I have accepted that as something that I no longer have the energy to try to change. If the readers of my essay get some useful tips, I am happy for that outcome.

As for Oppenheimer I have not yet seen that film, nor Barbie, which I gather is about the personification of the doll instead of Klaus Barbie. Thank goodness. Maybe this post will motivate me to actually see the film, which I have read about quite a bit. For what it's worth, my father knew Robert's brother Frank Oppenheimer when he was running the Exploratorium in San Francisco, and my dad was a construction manager supervising a major remodel there in the 1970s. According to my dad, they had a friendly relationship.

Moving on to Draft:Troy Bronson 2024, there is a big difference between an article about a scientist like Joseph W. Kennedy and a relatively unknown actor portraying that scientist. I already knew a bit about Kennedy and cannot help being sad about his cancer death at age 40, even though I was a young child when he died. But that's what happened. In your draft, you need to be careful about the Neutral point of view, which is a core content policy. For example, you wrote The research for the role aimed at an accurate and nuanced portrayal of historical figures, emphasizing factual depth, and you referenced that to an interview of the actor in a small town newspaper. Such an interview is not an independent source and should never be used for such a sweeping critical assessment. To be frank, interviews of article subjects should not be used for any critical assessments at all. One thing that the interview mentioned, which I do not know whether or not it is true, is that Bronson's portrayal of Kennedy was only on the screen for a few seconds. If so, this was a bit part and many Wikipedia editors would argue that is not enough to establish notability. This is especially relevant when considering the 2022 Ukrainian one minute film that you emphasized earlier in your draft. You wrote which was met with positive reviews in the plural, but your reference is to a single review in what looks to me like a dubious source, and I would call that review "mixed" rather than positive. You need to be very careful to not allow your enthusiasm for the topic to cloud your judgment. Our core content policies of Verifiability and No original research and the Neutral point of view always come first, so keep that in mind. Cullen328 (talk) 08:31, 7 February 2024 (UTC)

EagleSleuth, while roaming around doing my work as an administrator, I ran across John Gowans Actor. That is a very poor quality article. Please do not add any more content like this to the encyclopedia. I recommend that you read and study Your first article, and absorb its lessons. Cullen328 (talk) 09:28, 7 February 2024 (UTC)

John D. Gowans's enduring presence in both television and film has made him a respected figure in the entertainment industry. His ability to adapt to various roles across genres has showcased his talent and dedication to his craft. Oh my gosh! Who said that, other than you, EagleSleuth? That is press agent language, not neutral encyclopedia article language. Cullen328 (talk) 09:34, 7 February 2024 (UTC)

Thank you very much for your feedback and advice. I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to analyze the information and bring out spots where the language may not fulfill Wikipedia's neutrality requirements. I now realize that my phrasing sounded more like press agent jargon than the neutral, encyclopedic tone intended on Wikipedia. I apologize for the oversight. The idea that performers were chosen for certain skills, such as the usage of micro-expressions, piqued my curiosity and I thought it gave a dimension of notability to their performances. However, I realize that my strategy to expressing this information needs to be refined to meet Wikipedia's requirements for notability and verifiability. I'll go over the piece again, this time with your suggestions in mind, to rewrite and verify that the language is adequately neutral. I'd appreciate any additional advise on how to distinguish between noteworthy contributions while retaining an encyclopedic tone. Thank you once again for your help. It's clear how much there is to learn, and I'm thankful for the opportunity to improve and contribute more effectively. I will answer your prior message shortly! EagleSleuth (talk) 09:54, 7 February 2024 (UTC)

ANSWERING TO PREVIOUS MESSAGE: You nailed it with your piece on smartphone editing for Wikimedia. It amazed me how the same Wikipedia page could seem so different on different phones. As someone who went from Samsung to iPhone mostly for the blue letters, I completely see the need for improved mobile editing capabilities. It's not simply about zooming in and out; we require a significant overhaul. Despite the fact that I am a father of three young sons and must schedule my computer time, the idea of editing on the fly appeals to me greatly. However, I understand that it is not simple, and whether an app is the solution is debatable. If you're up for it, I'd love to collaborate on a new piece about this. It would be fantastic to make good use of downtime, even if it was only when fishing. Editing on a mobile device is certainly challenging, but I'm eager to learn more!

BARBIES: It's quite a coincidence that we both ended up thinking of very distinct "Barbies" involved in the business of raising a disturbance, albeit in vastly different contexts. Your remark to not having watched the "Barbie" film, anticipating it to be about the doll rather than Klaus Barbie, and my mind jumping to Edgar Valdez Villarreal, a.k.a. La Barbie (oh gosh, there is even a re-direct!) exemplifies the surprising connections our brains make. It's oddly fascinating that both of our thoughts, although being so far apart in context, ended up on figures that are notorious in their respective industries for all the wrong reasons. It's a little, yet strange world where the mention of "Barbie" may result in such darkly comic misconceptions!

The research for the role aimed at an accurate and nuanced portrayal of historical figures, emphasizing factual depth comes directly from a Pulitzer Prize for Public Service newspaper The Lufkin Daily News first issue date was in 1906!

Diving into: Draft:Troy Bronson 2024

Impact on Public Perception: Bronson's performance of Joseph W. Kennedy in Christopher Nolan's film has greatly raised his profile in the acting industry, presenting a persuasive case for his notability. By precisely embodying Kennedy, down to the exact styling that mimics Kennedy's appearance on his Wikipedia page—a comical yet stunning detail emphasized in the Daily Sentinel—Bronson has crossed the gap between historical truth and cinematic representation. This commitment to realism not only demonstrates his acting abilities, but also serves as a visual anchor for audiences, connecting them more closely to the historical figure.

Furthermore, Bronson's involvement in a project where Nolan decides to focus on Kennedy, the lone figure from the plutonium project, emphasizes the significance of Bronson's contribution. Despite Kennedy's achievements being somewhat downplayed historically, Nolan's focus on him as the discoverer of bomb plutonium and the head of chemistry at Los Alamos provides much-needed attention to his contributions. His portrayal is crucial in this reevaluation, providing spectators with a nuanced perspective of Kennedy's legacy and, as a result, showcasing Bronson's significant role in bringing complicated historical personalities to life on screen.

I appreciate your concerns about using interviews and small town newspapers to prove notability and provide a balanced portrait of historical personalities. However, the newspapers I cited hold exceptional importance because they are directly related to Kennedy's life and legacy:

The Daily Sentinel, for instance (founded 1899), is not just any small town paper. It's from Texas's oldest town where Kennedy was born, adding a layer of historical and local significance to the coverage. Then shared by the The Lufkin Daily News (founded 1906) Similarly, coverage from the University Daily Kansan (Founded1904) where Kennedy completed his master's not only serving the school but community, offers insights from a prestigious academic institution directly linked to his scholarly journey and Bronson is at the very of deep engagement with current, future, and past alumni trough socials.

Regarding the Riverfront Times article from St. Louis, where Kennedy later served as a professor, it further anchors his impact in a specific geographical and professional context. It has a Circulation of: 81,276 weekly. First issue date: 1977 These sources collectively paint a comprehensive picture of Kennedy's life and work, reflecting Troy's notability beyond their regional scope.

As for the Ukrainian one-minute film and its reception, I appreciate your guidance on source selection. It would be great to advise on the best way to incorporate feedback from a YouTube video featuring four reviewers discussing the non-verbal acting excellence of the subject? "+380 | Kyiv short film, audience feedback Nov. 2022 CHICAGO Feedback Film Festival" The video provides valuable insights that highlight the subject's notability, particularly focusing on the nuanced performance aspects, but I'm aware of the challenges associated with using such sources on Wikipedia. I'm seeking guidance on how to effectively use this feedback within the Wikipedia framework. How can we validate these insights through more traditional, verifiable sources to strengthen the draft? Your expertise on navigating this would be greatly appreciated.

Troy Bronson's distinction is markedly emphasized through his participation in a wide range of notable projects: from a music video that has garnered over 1 billion views and a Ukrainian film that has captured global attention, to his involvement in a film on track to surpass the billion-dollar milestone at the box office. These significant achievements are deeply connected to his expertise in nonverbal acting and his subtle use of micro-expressions. This specialized talent distinguishes him in the acting world and raises his profile to the level of Oscar-nominated actors like Sally Hawkins in "The Shape of Water" and Holly Hunter in "The Piano," who are celebrated for performances where they do not speak at all throughout the entirety of their films. This comparison and Bronson's unique contributions have been highlighted in a feature by the Big Time Daily "Guillermo Del Toro, Andrew Opryshko, Jane Campion", And The Power In Mute Performances, which indeed coming from a promotional page, the tone, and the dating is just fitting showcasing how his work not only stands out in contemporary cinema but also aligns him with the particular skill.

Regarding Wikipedia's notability standards, labeling a Pulitzer Prize for Public Service recipient like The Lufkin Daily News as merely a "small town paper" seems quite dismissive. If distinctions are made within what qualifies as a "small town paper," perhaps it's time to reconsider how The Lufkin Daily News is represented. This could involve updating their page to more accurately reflect their significant contributions and impact.

I'm deeply passionate and invested in non-verbal acting, so it captured my attention when I learned about Oscar nominations where actors were recognized for roles that required them to communicate without words, much like the challenge Christopher Nolan presented to Troy Bronson.

A version of this message will be shared on Draft:Troy Bronson 2024 talk page for further discussion. EagleSleuth (talk) 12:20, 7 February 2024 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Original Barnstar
	Here’s to you, Cullen! Wikipedia is a much better place with you in it. You’re appreciated. Elvisisalive95 (talk) 17:01, 7 February 2024 (UTC)

Question from Kerryspence123) (13:34, 14 February 2024)

I pressed publish on a page but I cant see it. --Kerryspence123) (talk) 13:34, 14 February 2024 (UTC)

Kerryspence123), this appears to be the only edit you have made on Wikipedia. Cullen328 (talk) 19:53, 14 February 2024 (UTC)

In regards to a block I made

Hi Cullen328. I decided to block a user reported at WP:UAA (User:RapeIsNotResistance). I'm letting you know this because you responded to that request with this but I genuinely think the username fell under WP:DISRUPTNAME given the whole rape connection. So I blocked. Maybe I'm a bit more sensitive to this given that this part of the username policy ended up being the most contentious part of my RfA... but I think I made the right decision here. I'm open to discussing it if you still disagree with me on the merits, though. Clovermoss🍀 (talk) 13:00, 14 February 2024 (UTC)

Clovermoss, I think that blocking on the basis that the name constitutes campaigning or referencing a controversy is fine. I was just pushing back on the notion that the word "rape" is in itself profane. It isn't. Cullen328 (talk) 19:36, 14 February 2024 (UTC)

Maybe it is? Regardless, profane was just one of the words Vanilla Wizard used in their report, their main focus seemed to be WP: DISRUPTNAME, which is the same reason I blocked. Clovermoss🍀 (talk) 02:55, 15 February 2024 (UTC)

Clovermoss, so, I agree with your block for several other valid reasons, but disagree that the word in question is "profane" as Wikipedia defines that term historically in username policy. I think that we can both agree that "RapeThatGirlRightNow" is a policy violation while "JanAtChicagoRapeCrisisCenter" is not. And yet both contain the word "Rape". Think about that.

I think that most administrators can make that distinction. There are, of course, entirely different definitions of "profane". Those who follow the thinking of Émile Durkheim on the duality between the sacred and the profane will argue that The profane world consists of all that people can know through their senses; it is the natural world of everyday life that people experience as either comprehensible or at least ultimately knowable. To those, including me, who think that this is a worthwhile insight will agree that words like "cheeseburger" and "Tibet" and "asteroid" and "butterfly" and "Saturn" are precisely as profane as "rape". No more and no less. "Gettysburg Address" also qualifies, although it is two words. That is not how we identify profane terms when interpreting username policy.

In my view, categorizing the word "rape" as always profane is not only inaccurate in the Wikipedia context, but also inadvertently aids and abets those who want to suppress debate and discussion of the highly notable topic of actual mass rape. It happened in Israel last October 7. It tells rape victims and their advocates that they are not permitted to openly discuss the terrible things that happened to them and their relatives and friends and neighbors, even if the content is neutrally written and well-referenced, because the topic itself and the very word that describes it are profane. I cannot accept that definition. Cullen328 (talk) 07:47, 15 February 2024 (UTC)

You've given me something to think about. Clovermoss🍀 (talk) 08:05, 15 February 2024 (UTC)

Question from Marthahennessy (01:41, 19 February 2024)

Hello, there is an error on my Wikipedia page regarding my career as an occupational therapist. How do I give input to correct it?

Thank you, Martha Hennessy --Marthahennessy (talk) 01:41, 19 February 2024 (UTC)

Hello, Marthahennessy. I see that you left a message at Talk:Martha Hennessy last July, but you did not make a formal edit request, which means that probably nobody saw your message. Also, you did not provide a reliable source verifying the information that you want changed. If you give me a reliable source, I will make the correction for you. If you can provide reliable sources about your life and career more broadly, the article can be improved and the maintenance tag can then be removed. Cullen328 (talk) 03:18, 19 February 2024 (UTC)

Thank you. I worked for 25 years as an occupational therapist in the public schools, home health care, subacute rehab, and the VA Medical Center in White river Jct. VT.

My source is myself and my work history. I moved around in my career, I didn't work at the VA for 30 years.

Martha Hennessy Marthahennessy (talk) 12:53, 19 February 2024 (UTC)

Marthahennessy, Wikipedia requires references to reliable, independent published sources for these kind of details. Your recollections about your work career are probably accurate but are neither independent nor published. Cullen328 (talk) 17:57, 19 February 2024 (UTC)

So what do I need to do?

Thank you,

Martha Marthahennessy (talk) 20:00, 19 February 2024 (UTC)

Marthahennessy, I made a minor change in the wording. The alternative is to remove mention of your work as a occupational therapist entirely. Cullen328 (talk) 20:08, 19 February 2024 (UTC)

thank you, occupational therapist. Marthahennessy (talk) 20:15, 19 February 2024 (UTC)