User talk:RA0808/Archives2011/October

Overarm bowling Vandalism (or similar..)

Hi. Since your last edit to Overarm bowling there has been some vandalism again. I am finding it difficult to discern what is part of the original page and what isn't. You seem to be familiar with the page. Please check this out. Thanks :) GeiwTeol 19:57, 19 October 2011 (UTC)

The 88 IP seemed to be doing edits in good faith but the 122 IP is (while possibly in good faith) being disruptive by repeatedly adding large unsourced blocks of text into the References section. I've reverted the edits to my previous revision, because the 122 has been repeatedly doing this. RA0808 ^talk_contribs 00:39, 20 October 2011 (UTC)

Interesting. Thanks. GeiwTeol 03:00, 20 October 2011 (UTC)

A cookie for you!

Hello RA0808! I hope you enjoy this cookie as an amicable greeting from a fellow Wikipedian, SwisterTwister talk 01:45, 20 October 2011 (UTC)

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Articles created as student assignments

Just wanted to touch bases on the following edit "You should probably advise your instructor that submitting articles to Wikipedia for assignments are not constructive and will most likely be speedy deleted under the CSD." While it is advisable for students to create articles in a subpage of their userspace, it is not required. Wikipedia supports educational efforts by students and offers direct assistance through the Global Education Program. This is a highly constructive project, which supports the Foundation's Strategic Plan. Accordingly, the advice offered to the editor was inaccurate. If you have questions about the educational program or need help, please don't hesitate to contact me. Best regards, Cind.amuse (Cindy) 01:42, 29 October 2011 (UTC)

Thanks for pointing out my error, I've revised my statements on the page and (I hope you don't mind) added that if they have further questions they can contact you for assistance with these matters. Please feel free to add or correct any of my revised statements on the user's page. Regards, RA0808 ^talk_contribs 04:27, 29 October 2011 (UTC)

• Looks great! On another note (kinda), the U.S. Education Program is greatly expanding to campuses on a global scale, with the consolidation of the U.S. and Canadian programs. I noticed on your userpage that you have an affiliation with the University of Waterloo. We are always looking for more editors to serve as Ambassadors. Would you be interested in pursuing a role with the Global Education Program, volunteering to serve as an Online Ambassador, Campus Ambassador, or Regional Ambassador? If you are interested, I would be happy to answer any questions and provide more information. Best regards, Cind.amuse (Cindy) 04:42, 29 October 2011 (UTC)

What exactly would the roles entail? I'm currently only a first year undergrad student, would it be something that I could do with my (relatively) low amount of influence? RA0808 ^talk_contribs 04:44, 29 October 2011 (UTC)

• You can find more local info here. The Wikipedia Ambassador Program consists of three groups who work together to support students and universities through the United States and Canada. These groups include Regional Ambassadors, Campus Ambassadors, and Online Ambassadors. Campus Ambassadors are trained students, staff, and Wikipedians in the area who are available on-campus to help students. They serve as local representatives of the Wikipedia community on college and university campuses. Their central role is to teach professors and students about the basics of Wikipedia and provide a first-point-of-contact with the Wikipedia community. Online Ambassadors serve as virtual mentors, advisors, and helpers to the professors and students who are incorporating Wikipedia into the classroom. You can find out more about Regional Ambassadors here. Best regards, Cind.amuse (Cindy) 05:00, 29 October 2011 (UTC)

Vandalism

Hi, you recently reverted vandalism on this article April 6 Youth Movement and the vandals are active again. Can you please help me get it back to the original state? I'm not sure how to do it all at once and I'm afraid if I undo each move I will be accused of edit warring, since there will be more than 3 reverts. Thanks for your help! USchick (talk) 20:06, 29 October 2011 (UTC)

Done. I wouldn't go so far as to call them vandals, remember it it always best to assume good faith, but I have reverted their edits due to their removal of properly referenced material.

If it helps you, I used a tool called Twinkle (more info can be found at the link) to revert back to a last clean edit. It is a tool open to use by any registered Wikipedia user and very easy to use. Regards, RA0808 ^talk_contribs 22:31, 29 October 2011 (UTC)

Thank you so much! I'll look into Twinkle, and thanks for the reminder to assume good faith. USchick (talk) 04:04, 30 October 2011 (UTC)

dvd decrypter

hello. when i edited the dvd decrypter page i was just trying to add more links relating to the software and i wasnt trying to vandal the page. thx reply if u want. have a nice day :) — Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.110.201.254 (talk) 23:53, 30 October 2011 (UTC)

Re: Collis Potter Huntington

Greetings: Recently anonymous edits have been made to Collis Potter Huntington reverting his birthdate from October to April, in spite of discussion on the talk page and citations showing that the October date is correct. I noticed in skimming the article history that you had reverted once and in the comments written "April is correct." According to Collis Potter Huntington, by Cerinda W. Evans, ( 2 volumes, Publisher: Newport News, Va. : Mariners' Museum (1954) ASIN: B0056PIFGU ) which was written with the support of Mr. Huntington's family, the correct date is in October. I own a copy of it and checked to be sure before reverting one of the anonymous edits. I was wondering where you got the April date. I don't see any discussion with your tag on it on that talk page. Thanking you in advance. Ellin Beltz (talk) 03:22, 30 October 2011 (UTC)

Ah, sorry about that! It seems that I got my information from an incorrect Internet source regarding Huntington's birth date, though I can't seem to find it now. I guess I should have double-checked the April date with other sources. Thank you for pointing out my mistake! RA0808 ^talk_contribs 19:34, 30 October 2011 (UTC)

No worries, now if we can just get the anonymous contributor to check Evans' book too, we'll have it made !! Ellin Beltz (talk) 02:53, 31 October 2011 (UTC)