Mossad3

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Doug Weller talk 19:22, 4 July 2022 (UTC)

I am afraid you need to know what is a "contentious issue", which needs a normal and proper discussion, and refrain from making WP:edit requests for them. -- Kautilya3 (talk) 11:59, 5 July 2022 (UTC)

RfC

I reverted your edit at Wikipedia talk:Requests for comment because the talk page is not the place for you to ask us to create requests for you. Please follow the directions at WP:RFCOPEN. Chris Troutman (talk) 16:56, 5 July 2022 (UTC)

Framing a RfC

I have reframed two of your RfC posers at Talk:Nupur Sharma (politician) and Talk:2022 Muhammad remarks controversy per WP:RFCBRIEF. Now, reframe your question and relaunch the RfC at Talk:The Kashmir Files. Thanks, TrangaBellam (talk) 05:12, 7 July 2022 (UTC)

Thanks, I have done my best but please let me know how to further improve the RfC at Talk:The Kashmir Files if it needs improvement.-Mossad3 (talk) 06:01, 7 July 2022 (UTC)

I should also note that you have completely ignored WP:RFCBEFORE when you read the instructions. -- Kautilya3 (talk) 11:17, 7 July 2022 (UTC)

When to withdraw RfC

WP:RFCEND 1 says ".. The question may be withdrawn by the poster (e.g., if the community's response became obvious very quickly). In this situation, the editor who started the RfC should normally be the person who removes the {{rfc}} template. .."

At times withdrawing RfC and conducting more research and more discussion before concluding RfCs can be a smarter choice than loosing RfC in haste which anyways does not benefit your own cause. From my experience for newcomers it is better to observe how discussions and RfCs work then participate in RfCs and there after create RfCs.

Bookku, 'Encyclopedias = expanding information & knowledge' (talk) 09:57, 7 July 2022 (UTC)

response

I didn't think I was supposed to say anything. I would agree restoring the RfC was correct after you reworded it. my response to Kautilya3 about it being bureaucratic still stands, and I would additionally point out that his comments on RfC before also seem incorrect. the issue was already discussed at no resolution was reached in a previous section, and an RfC was appropriate at that point. nothing prevents new editors from raising new arguments during the RfC, I'm not sure where Kautilya3 is getting that from. regards, TryKid ^{[dubious – discuss]} 15:17, 7 July 2022 (UTC)

I'm ambivalent on the issue, seemed like a cosmetic change mostly. the arguments against inclusion aren't convincing though, I might !vote later. TryKid ^{[dubious – discuss]} 15:36, 7 July 2022 (UTC)

Also, you're free to ask for any explanation of my actions or inaction. No need to hesitate. On the !vote question specifically, since I was already on the page, asking for a formal support or oppose shouldn't count as canvassing I think. regards, TryKid ^{[dubious – discuss]} 15:39, 7 July 2022 (UTC)

Child marriage in Pakistan

If I see any more edits of such dubious quality, you will be explaining yourself at WP:AE. TrangaBellam (talk) 17:22, 8 July 2022 (UTC)

July 2022

This user's unblock request has been reviewed by an administrator, who declined the request. Other administrators may also review this block, but should not override the decision without good reason (see the blocking policy).

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Request reason:

I have been accused of inappropriately using alternative accounts which is untrue. Please unblock me.-Mossad3 (talk) 02:24, 9 July 2022 (UTC)

Decline reason:

You are blocked as a sockpuppet, not for using alternate accounts. Having reviewed your editing, I can clearly say that the behavioral evidence confirms the CU block. I'm revoking talk page access now, unblock appeals have to come from your main account. —SpacemanSpiff 05:27, 9 July 2022 (UTC)

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