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Declined speedy

I hated to do it, but I had to decline the speedy for Brad McKay (doctor) because the show gives him enough of an assertion of notability to pass a speedy. That said, I don't think he has any notability aside of that, so I don't think he'd pass an AfD discussion. A good alternative though would be to create an article for the show and just redirect his article there. I'd do it myself but I'm about to head off for class. Tokyogirl79 (｡◕‿◕｡) 14:01, 16 January 2014 (UTC)

Just so that you both know: I've re-tagged it for speedy deletion, as G12 this time. Justlettersandnumbers (talk) 16:52, 16 January 2014 (UTC)

Thanks... didn't spot the copy vio! Theroadislong (talk) 16:55, 16 January 2014 (UTC)

Please help us!

'My mother, Ruth Stiles Gannett Kahn, would like to make some editorial changes on the page someone put on Wikipedia. She is a children's book author, 90 years old, with little patience for technological communication. You will find our attempts at revision.... Thank you! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ruth Stiles Gannett (talk • contribs) 15:39, 19 January 2014 (UTC)

When you have a conflict of interest it's advisable to suggest any changes on the article's talk page here Talk:Ruth Stiles Gannett Theroadislong (talk) 15:43, 19 January 2014 (UTC)

help!!!

Ruth Stiles Gannett (talk) 18:29, 19 January 2014 (UTC)Ruth Stiles Gannett and daughter. OR direct us to help,svp. Ruth and Sally

What do you need help with? Theroadislong (talk) 18:34, 19 January 2014 (UTC)

First inaccuracy: change date of birth from 8/8/23 to 8/12/2 Add translations, thirteen languages PLUS Chinese Add book designer H Peter Kahn

We think we saved a copy with these changes and a few more but we do not know how to save changes and edit properly. It would be nice to add a photo of the author (Mom) and let people know that she is still with us! Thanks for your help, Sally and Ruth — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ruth Stiles Gannett (talk • contribs) 19:03, 19 January 2014 (UTC)

You have already made those changes. There is a link on the left called "Upload file" where you can upload a photograph as long as you hold the copyright for it. You should also know that strictly speaking Wikipedia accounts are for use by single people only.Theroadislong (talk) 19:08, 19 January 2014 (UTC)

Thank You, Theroadislong!

	Good Samaritan on the Long Road
	Your willingness to help has probably added some time to my life Ruth Stiles Gannett (talk) 01:41, 20 January 2014 (UTC)

History of Creationism

History of Creationism Would love your input on the talk page with regards to this edit[[1]] I may well have missed it but I don't believe I saw anything in the article to support that sentence. SPACKlick (talk) 17:26, 21 January 2014 (UTC)

You are correct, I was mistaken.I have reverted my edit. Theroadislong (talk) 17:39, 21 January 2014 (UTC)

Porcelain

I'm not going to revert, because I don't see an upside to it, but I think you're wrong here.

This article [2] states quite clearly that toilets ARE made of porcelain. They use that term over and over again, and even use the scientific term for it- Vitreous China. So we ask ourselves- well, are they the same thing? According to this source here [3] , they are the same thing. Vitreous China just has an extra coating added to the porcelain to make it super hard.

So these ARE porcelain toilets.

You have referenced proof, and in light of the references I have given you, I would urge you to self-revert. FluffyPug (talk) 14:21, 22 January 2014 (UTC)

The source above may well show porcelain toilets but the photograph you inserted portrays an earthenware toilet NOT a porcelain one they look quite different, happy to have a photograph of a porcelain toilet in the article though. Theroadislong (talk) 14:28, 22 January 2014 (UTC)

BlueFace talk revert

Hi just curious why you reverted my edit on Talk:BlueFace. I was adding a title to the only comments there, not sure why that needed reverting. Samwalton9 (talk) 19:50, 24 January 2014 (UTC)

My apologies. I've put it back. Theroadislong (talk) 19:53, 24 January 2014 (UTC)

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Edit war on U2

You appear to be invovled in an edit war on U2 with an idiot. Please remember idiots are editors too. Try talking out the issue on the relevant take page, on thier talkpage or alternatively launch a small strategic nuclear strike or even a coup d'état to over throw the leaders of thier country, then make stupidity against the law and punishable by brainwashing. Thanks for your time :) Murry1975 (talk) 19:17, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

What is happening? Miss Bono ^{[hello, hello!]} 20:56, 27 January 2014 (UTC)

From what I remember someone was trying to add the boy band category. :) Theroadislong (talk) 20:58, 27 January 2014 (UTC)

Ooh! I get it now. How you doing lately? Miss Bono ^{[hello, hello!]} 21:38, 27 January 2014 (UTC)

Blackface revert

Why did you revert my edit? Read the sentence. It is misleading. Those people were activists and went to the show because they wanted to spread their word. They were not "spectators", which would imply regular guests.

I reverted it because you didn't supply a reference. Theroadislong (talk) 13:10, 26 January 2014 (UTC)

Actually you are right. I should've given a source.

I looked into the given source (for the whole paragraph) and it provided that fact ( http://www.arte.tv/de/6593686,CmC=6588478.html ). It states that Bühnenwatch (Stage watch) wanted to continue the debate by staging this stunt. You could run the article through google translate and see for yourself. --RicardAnufriev (talk) 13:27, 26 January 2014 (UTC)

That's great I see the reference does support activists. Good work.Theroadislong (talk) 14:05, 26 January 2014 (UTC)

I would like a copy of my page 'Bootle Hens' (which you flagged for speedy deletion in 2009) please. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Blakes101 (talk • contribs) 09:24, 29 January 2014 (UTC)

I'm sorry you would need to contact the admin that deleted the article, I have no way of viewing or accessing deleted articles. Theroadislong (talk) 09:44, 29 January 2014 (UTC)

persian carpets

have referenced with a reliable source it is historically factual and people should be able to know who are notable experts and authors on a dying art form. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Lizpotter23 (talk • contribs) 15:55, 30 January 2014 (UTC)

Autopatrolled

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A barnstar for you!

	The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
	Way to go on the addition of the autopatrolled userright! Keep up the good work! Technical 13 (talk) 16:31, 31 January 2014 (UTC)

Bullying

Why are you picking on me? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Lizpotter23 (talk • contribs) 14:44, 2 February 2014 (UTC)

I wasn't aware I was "picking" on you? I have edited to ensure neutral tone in line with the Wikipedia guidelines. Please assume good faith. Theroadislong (talk) 14:47, 2 February 2014 (UTC)

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Adam and Eve

I thought wiki enabled users to edit pages in order to make grammar corrections and add accurate facts/updates? Why does it say that editing a page is vandalizing? CarpeDiem0115 (talk) 18:59, 6 February 2014 (UTC)

That's correct, but your edit did not make sense so I reverted it and another editor has also reverted you, please discuss on the article's talk page rather than edit warring. Theroadislong (talk) 19:22, 6 February 2014 (UTC)

Are the additional citations I have added still considered primary source? Credentialscommunications (talk) 21:52, 10 February 2014 (UTC)

22 of the 33 references are to the articles own website, mission statements are not encouraged and much is still unsourced or not encyclopedic. Theroadislong (talk) 21:57, 10 February 2014 (UTC)

My Caroline Bunce page

Sorry! I didn't know!! I just gathered up pieces of info, I couldn't find any details of birth!! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Roz3456 (talk • contribs) 20:10, 12 February 2014 (UTC)

Article: John Travis (physician)

Hi there. You may recall contributing to the above article recently with some edits. I raised a few points regarding certain parts of the content and saw that you had responded to some of these but felt it was left hanging slightly. I know you're probably quite busy at the moment but wondered if you might have a look at these points, if you have a moment. Basically, these were:

• Introduction

Jack being used as the subject’s common name. Also, I included a source that supports the description of the subject as a pioneer of the wellness movement and wondered whether this could be included in the article.

• Wellness

Correction of Regina Ryan’s collaboration/involvement with the author’s work.

• Non-government organisations (NGOs)

Request to include the organisation Intact America (founded 2009)

• External links

Is it worth including the original links to the organisations mentioned in the article as sources of additional information?

• COI alert

Re the alert, do you still have concerns about the neutrality of the article? If there are parts that should be changed I can have a look at these. If not though, would it be possible to have the alert removed? Fbell74 (talk) 10:23, 4 February 2014 (UTC)

You are being paid to edit against all Wikipedia's guidleines and ethos, I feel no inclination to help you whatsoever.Theroadislong (talk) 20:41, 10 February 2014 (UTC)

I see. Okay, well thank you for responding in any case Fbell74 (talk) 10:05, 13 February 2014 (UTC)

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Mental Health Museum

I am the curator of the Mental Health Museum in Wakefield.

I wanted to create a page for the museum as we will be opening in May and we get a lot of enquiries related to social history, family genealogy. We are a not for profit organisation governed by South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. We provide services to Service Users, Carers, Staff and the general public along with educational services.

The museum has changed a lot over the year (previously known as Stephen G Beaumont Museum) and we simply wanted to provide information about the museum, the history behind the West Riding Pauper Lunatic collection and the mental health care collection to provide an accessible collection to a wider audience.

We would very much like to have a presence on Wikipedia, like many other museum's so please do let us know what it is we need to do differently so that we do not contravene the rules. We were not finished editing our page when it was deleted.

Mental Health Museum (talk) 14:56, 14 February 2014 (UTC)

There are some useful links on your talk page. Basically you should wait for someone else to write the article as you have a clear conflict of interest. Wikipedia is not a means of promoting your organisation. Theroadislong (talk) 15:08, 14 February 2014 (UTC)

Cullen (surname)

See User_talk:Ohnoitsjamie#Need_protection, he will protect. OccultZone (Talk) 17:22, 14 February 2014 (UTC)

Victorian Majolica - Lacks images

Apologies for the misunderstanding.

Please can you look at this link http://madelena.com/shop_majolica_discover_article.php to an article we wrote "What is Majolica" and tell me if this link would be acceptable?

The Wikipedia article on Victorian Majolica is very short of images.

Alternatively can I add images (no links or promotion in the captions) adjacent to the relevant text? I am fairly new to all this so thank you.

Davidmadelena (talk) 17:27, 14 February 2014 (UTC)DavidmadelenaDavidmadelena (talk) 17:27, 14 February 2014 (UTC)

One should always avoid linking to one's own website. As for photos as long as you hold the copyright you can upload them using the link to the left called "upload file" under Tools. Theroadislong (talk) 17:53, 14 February 2014 (UTC)

editing

I object to your calling me disruptive. I am simply trying to correct grammar which is erroneous. Radiohead IS 'a band' so is a singular (collective) noun requiring a singular verb. The common misconception that a collective noun can be a plural entity, simply by virtue of its containing plural constituents, is just that: a misconception. It's just the same as saying "England are a country", and I cannot fathom why that is so difficult to comprehend. Sister ratched (talk) 09:53, 18 February 2014 (UTC)

It is British English syntax please see MOS:PLURALS#Plurals and please check the thousands of other articles on English bands. The plural form of the verb is used in all and is accurate. Your continued changing against consensus is disruptive. Theroadislong (talk) 10:02, 18 February 2014 (UTC)

editing

In that case the consensus is an ass, and is welcome to its idiocy and ignorance. Sister ratched (talk) 10:06, 18 February 2014 (UTC)

That is of course entirely possible. Theroadislong (talk) 10:16, 18 February 2014 (UTC)

Re: Can I talk a second?

I've seen you have edited what I did on the James Buchanan page. Sorry, but please don't do it again. I will try my best to what I edit be proven real, but what I put about Buchanan saying to Lincoln that he was a happy man is true. I've found the proof in a book I own named PRESIDENTS ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW PRESIDENTS: All You Need To Know book by Carter Smith (not to be confused with the film director). Just go to page 94 and it says it. — Preceding unsigned comment added by TheHappyTruckShunter (talk • contribs) 00:54, 19 February 2014 (UTC)

Helston Museum content

Dear Theroadislong,

I am the sole I.T. volunteer for Helston Museum (Previous known as Helston Folk Museum). The content that I added to the museum's page came from the old website. Cornwall Council entered into a contract with South Kerrier Heritage Trust in June 2013 for the trust to take over running the museum. A new website specially designed for museums in Cornwall has limited space for text as the designer made it usable on mobile phones. Therefore, all I am trying to do is copy text from the old cornwall.gov website before it disappears, into Wikipedia where there is obviously more space for text. How does this breach copyright? Surely the copyright has passed to South Kerrier Heritage Trust for their members and volunteers to use for the benefit of the museum and the general public?

Regards,

--Donsyor Lanust (talk) 11:35, 22 February 2014 (UTC)

It would be best to re-write it in your own words. Wikipedia takes copy right VERY seriously. Theroadislong (talk) 11:49, 22 February 2014 (UTC)

Spam anecdote

The Shane Victorino Spam anecdote was NOT from a blog. Philly.com is the Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News site. The PETA issue was widely reported by other legitimate news outlets, including http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/9183387/peta-urges-shane-victorino-to-strike-spam-from-his-menu

Please restore this to the spam page.

Thanks,

Rteplitsky Rteplitsky (talk) 04:38, 22 February 2014 (UTC)

The reference I removed had blog in the address. http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/the-insider/PETA_goes_after_Shane_Victorino.html Theroadislong (talk) 12:11, 22 February 2014 (UTC)

COI on my movie page 500 & 5

Hi, There is a COI tag left on the movie page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/500_%26_5_(Ayynoorum_Ayynthum) that i submitted. it says "A major contributor to this article appears to have a close connection with its subject. It may require cleanup to comply with Wikipedia's content policies, particularly neutral point of view. Please discuss further on the talk page. (February 2014)". I'm the owner of this movie and i submitted this article using the id Accorfilms and recently i was asked to change the user to a different id as ragins6 and i do not understand how there be a conflict from some other id. Please explain.

Thanks ragsin6

You have answered your own question You say "I'm the owner of this movie" it follows that you have a conflict of interest. Theroadislong (talk) 08:45, 23 February 2014 (UTC)

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Deleted

HOW DARE YOU!!!!! YOU CANT JUST GO AROUND DELETING ARTICLES. I WILL REPORT YOU AND GET YOU BANNED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU HAVE NO AUTHORITY TO DO THAT!!!! — Preceding unsigned comment added by CreativeSharks (talk • contribs) 22:21, 23 February 2014 (UTC)

I didn't delete it? An admin did. Theroadislong (talk) 22:25, 23 February 2014 (UTC)

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Cadair Idris

I made that edit months ago and have not edited for weeks, watching almost every edit of mine be reverted: telling me to stop disruptively editing seems pointless.

Duxwing (talk) 01:42, 24 February 2014 (UTC)

EDIT: Nevermind. I made that edit almost a month ago and have not edited for a week. I apologize for my inaccuracy. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Duxwing (talk • contribs) 02:00, 24 February 2014 (UTC)

Please slow down

Theroadislong - I am a member of the copyright holding organization. Please allow changes to be complete before removing them. — Preceding unsigned comment added by ShvWebmaster (talk • contribs) 15:11, 26 February 2014 (UTC)

You should read the messages on your talk page before editing any further. Wikipedia takes copyright infringement very seriously.Theroadislong (talk) 15:23, 26 February 2014 (UTC)

The content here [4] clearly says "© 2014 LSU Health Shreveport" Theroadislong (talk) 15:44, 26 February 2014 (UTC)

(talk page stalker)Yes, that is an unambiguous copyright violation. I've blanked most of the page and listed it for processing at WP:CP. As so often, the tone of the content is in any case quite inappropriate for use here. Best regards, Justlettersandnumbers (talk) 16:03, 26 February 2014 (UTC)

Thank you for explaining your actions. The copyright mark on that page has been removed. Can the article be restored now? ShvWebmaster (talk) 16:46, 27 February 2014 (UTC)

An admin will need to remove to the template. I'm just an ordinary editor like you. The content will need to be re-written in a neutral tone as I explained. Theroadislong (talk) 16:55, 27 February 2014 (UTC)

Jennifer- this is silly. I can edit the page with the correct content. You are the one reapplying the template. Please stop- the content is neutral. It does not support or detract from the organization. ShvWebmaster (talk) 17:04, 27 February 2014 (UTC)

Bernard Lokai

Hi! I'm afraid I've had to decline the BLPPROD tag you placed on this article. The restrictions on placement of that tag are quite narrow, please see WP:BLPPROD, even self-published or otherwise unreliable sources are enough to prevent placement of the tag. (Please take complaints on those restrictions to WT:BLPPROD, I've done what I can.) At this point, you may wish to consider WP:AFD as an alternative. Thanks for understanding! --j⚛e decker^talk 18:37, 27 February 2014 (UTC)

Thanks for the explanation. All good wishes.Theroadislong (talk) 22:57, 27 February 2014 (UTC)

Speedy request on my user talk page?

Care to explain why you requested a speedy deletion for someone else on my user talk page? -- Alexf^(talk) 23:30, 27 February 2014 (UTC)

It must have sent it to you automatically? were you the admin that blocked the user? and did you create the talk page maybe? Theroadislong (talk) 23:33, 27 February 2014 (UTC)

Yes I blocked the user. -- Alexf^(talk) 23:54, 27 February 2014 (UTC)

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Sorry about that, I'm just learning what I am allowed and not allowed to do. The page you referenced in oyur message is very helpful. Thank you. I am however re-making some of the edits because the information on the page is dated and incorrect. I will refrain from making any self-promotion or fluffy marketing language. Thanks for your help.--Ocsbsocialmedia (talk) 18:22, 5 March 2014 (UTC)

Rally Software Edits

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Removal Issues

I do not think there are any necessary changes that need to be made to this article. Thus the tags to the First Presbyterian Day School wiki page are not necessary. It is not an advertisement nor are the articles full of bias. It is simply an page with correct and current information. Please remove the tags from this article. Thank you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by FPDwikiaddict (talk • contribs) 14:55, 6 March 2014 (UTC)

You have added back details of alumni which are NOT supported by the given references? and now you are edit warring.Theroadislong (talk) 15:09, 6 March 2014 (UTC)

Vinita Kinra, author

Hi there, I saw that you have deleted information about Vinita Kinra from JNU wkipedia. I just wanted to let you know that Vinita Kinra has done M.A. French from JNU in 2001 and has been featured in numerous news papers, television and radio shows in Canada. Currently she lives in Toronto. You have mentioned that it was promotional. Mentioning a famous alumni can't be promotional in my view. Please let me know how to resolve this issue. Thank you and waiting for your reply.

Sorry but it looked rather promotional adding multiple links to someone with no article and given your user name. Theroadislong (talk) 15:59, 6 March 2014 (UTC)

Unexplained revert

Please explain this, thanks. Spa-to-afd-Tseng Kwong Chi (talk) 22:35, 10 March 2014 (UTC)

You gave no reason for the afd and the template states "If the nomination is not completed and no message is left on the talkpage, this tag may be removed." Theroadislong (talk) 22:39, 10 March 2014 (UTC)

Template:Uncategorized & Template:Unreferenced removed from Mughal travelers

Hey! Theroadislong, I have removed the above mentioned templates after categorizing and adding references to Mughal travelers. One thing I would like to request you that please avoid adding such templates when internal links are provided on the article. You may read Template:Unreferenced#Usage for more details. WOWIndian ^Talk 08:25, 11 March 2014 (UTC)

The reference template refers (as the name suggests) to external references, NOT internal wiki links. Theroadislong (talk) 08:29, 11 March 2014 (UTC)

Eh?

Not like you. An accident? HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 19:11, 13 March 2014 (UTC)

Whoops... no idea how that happened? Apologies!Theroadislong (talk) 19:16, 13 March 2014 (UTC)

Ah, it happens. Usually a misclick on a watchlist, but I thought it was out of character for you, so I thought I'd check you hadn't had some sort of breakdown! ;) HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 19:37, 13 March 2014 (UTC)

Vandalism

Thanks for reverting the edit on creation evolution controversy, but please try to be careful about assuming good faith for newcomers, particularly with respect to the "vandalism" word included in the warning template you used. The bible describes a 7 day period of creation (in which the last day God rested), and it's certainly possible the editor was confused why we said 6 days in the article. His edit was incorrect, but it certainly wasn't vandalism. A kind explanation probably would have solved the problem, and a welcome template on his talk page might have helped him acclimate a bit better. Anyway, thanks again for the revert, and all your hard work. Just try to be careful about biting! Thanks!   — Jess· Δ♥ 17:32, 17 March 2014 (UTC)

Apologies the warning was intended to be for not introducing incorrect information into articles. Theroadislong (talk) 17:43, 17 March 2014 (UTC)

Help

i need someone to help me improve a page i started. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 197.30.3.58 (talk) 10:20, 18 March 2014 (UTC)

Help

Hi TheRoadIsLong :) thanks for helping me really. This is the dead link http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-18927228 not sure why its not working from Wikipedia. Sarah1971 08:26, 17 March 2014 (UTC)

You had added an unneeded "/" Theroadislong (talk) 08:32, 17 March 2014 (UTC)

That weblink is doing it again ? maybe best to leave it as its them I guess blocking it? Thanks again for the help really. :) Sarah1971 15:39, 18 March 2014 (UTC)

York Art Gallery

Thanks for having a look at the article. I am not as it happens a gallery staffer, just a York resident who thought that the gallery article needed work. You are right that all the sources emanate ultimately from the gallery, perhaps more than you are aware since everything I found was written by a curator or from a council source at the time they ran it. But I think that is true of all galleries - as you know their collection is always more than what is displayed and when we or somebody else writes about them we are ultimately drawing on those sources unless we conduct original research. I do not see any difference here, or a way out of it. My reason for writing though is that you queried particularly the claim that YAG now holds the largest collection of British studio pottery, either from donations or significant loans. This not a subject I know about but my impression is that this was likely to be true - I would not otherwise have repeated it. You clearly know your pots; do you think there is one bigger, as York will clearly go on making the claim unless challenged? --AJHingston (talk) 10:49, 18 March 2014 (UTC)

I don't know if it's the largest collection of British studio pottery but it does need a third party reference I think, we can't rely on a reference to their own website for such a claim. I'll have a search and see what I can find. Theroadislong (talk) 10:17, 19 March 2014 (UTC)

Help please :)

Hi Theroadislong :) firstly thanks for helping with my 2 subjects xxx. OK regarding edit [5], will rewording it be OK, less promotional. I think Graffiti Kings really have a place on that page being a commercial graffiti art company, & would give the reader a good idea of what a commercial graffiti art company is & even exist in this niche industry, especially as they are the only graffiti art company on Wikipedia. The 2 go hand in hand, fits like a glove. Thanks Sarah1971 19:51, 18 March 2014 (UTC)

Give it a go, but try to word it in keeping with an encyclopedia.Theroadislong (talk) 20:04, 18 March 2014 (UTC)

Is there some odd reason that two revisions are not being allowed on the historicity of Jesus page? The Josephus text is accepted by most scholars as a later Christian forgery, and the Justin excerpt is an ancient source suggesting an early notion of the "Christ myth." Sources were provided (including Van Voorst), more can be added if necessary. Why is this supported balance not being allowed? Neutrality is key, is it not? — Preceding unsigned comment added by MAMcIntosh (talk • contribs) 23:03, 19 March 2014 (UTC)

I'm not sure why EvergreenFir removed these two edits? They seem reasonable enough to me. Maybe ask them or discuss on the article talk page. Theroadislong (talk) 23:12, 19 March 2014 (UTC)

Well I see there is already some discussion on the talk page about this apparently "The quoted phrase does not say that Christians have invented Jesus, it says that they have invented a Messiah. Not the same thing". You could chime in there if you disagree. Theroadislong (talk) 23:18, 19 March 2014 (UTC)

March 2014

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Luckie&Company wiki page

I am an employee of the company. The company wiki page hasn't been updated in 7 years and is vastly out of date. I am working on putting up current information about the company that keeps getting taken down. All information can be verified on the www.luckie.com website. Dyankowich (talk) 13:51, 1 April 2014 (UTC)

Trying to make changes without maintenance templates

I need to make changes to the Milkweed Editions and Daniel Slager pages. We are a nonprofit -- not trying to make money with promotional material. The pages haven't been updated in years, and I need to correct several inaccuracies. Satellitewalls (talk) 20:18, 2 April 2014 (UTC)

Please read WP:COI You have added overtly promotional unreferenced material and have used two different accounts to do so. Theroadislong (talk) 20:28, 2 April 2014 (UTC)

So far all I have added is "Founded in Minneapolis in 1980, Milkweed Editions is an independent, nonprofit literary publisher. Publishing fifteen to twenty books each year, they have some three hundred titles in print, and nearly four million copies of books in circulation." All of that is noted in the reference section below. I'm not sure how it's overtly promotional, or unreferenced. And there was confusion about which account to edit from but that's sorted out now. Please advise.

I would advise you not to edit the article but make suggestions on the talk page. Theroadislong (talk) 20:39, 2 April 2014 (UTC)

Optical Express

Hi. Can I draw your attention to a 'discussion' on Optical Express with regards to a user once again trying to add content where consensus was previously agreed that it wouldn't be included. Your input would be valuable. Thanks. Hardlygone (talk) 13:20, 11 April 2014 (UTC)

Creationism

Does this article need a category:pseudoscience? Cheers Jim1138 (talk) 16:31, 12 April 2014 (UTC)

I thought it was there already but apparently not? maybe start a discussion on talk page? Theroadislong (talk) 16:49, 12 April 2014 (UTC)

Done: Talk:Creationism#Category:Pseudoscience Cheers Jim1138 (talk) 17:02, 12 April 2014 (UTC)

Hi, I am not sure how to correct incorrect information on the Corgi Toys page without it seeming like a conflict of interest. I am the author of two books on the subject, so I know my subject matter. I don't intend to seem to be promoting my books, but a lot of the information cannot be found anywhere else. Catch 22. Maybe you can find a 3rd party that can make the comments who has read my books.

"Corgi Author" Bill Manzke bmanzke@columbus.rr.com

Corgi Author (talk) 17:40, 12 April 2014 (UTC)

When you have a conflict of interest it's advisable to make suggestions on the talk page first. Theroadislong (talk) 17:43, 12 April 2014 (UTC)

hello Theroadislong i m very sory i have mistake on your page i apologies for this mistake but u can friendship with me because i m new in wikipedia — Preceding unsigned comment added by Smtahir23 (talk • contribs) 08:56, 15 April 2014 (UTC)

List of children's literature writers

Hello I submitted my information the other day

The Sakura by Aurora-Marie Dolopo Zhivago (Dr. Zhivago pen name)

Is this list for authors living? I added the external link to LIBRARY OF CONGRESS for reference. I just read the link is the issue?

http://lccn.loc.gov/2013931297

Drzhivagoauthor (talk) 00:11, 19 April 2014 (UTC)Dr. Zhivago Adding yourself to Wikipedia is not a good idea especially when there is no article about you. If you are notable someone will eventually write an article about you. Theroadislong (talk) 07:22, 19 April 2014 (UTC)

Damienp79

       Thanks for responding to my nomination.I understand that I asked for a very high position but as you know im a little disappointed at the moment.Im thankful you responded so quickly because I just wanted to touch base with someone here.

A lot of the ideas I have been studying leave me with yet more questions and im wondering why sometimes. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Damienp79 (talk • contribs) 18:25, 20 April 2014 (UTC)

Please assist in updating the Luckie&Company page. Updates are verified on www.luckie.com and in multiple news sources. My edits aren't spam. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Dyankowich (talk • contribs) 20:31, 21 April 2014 (UTC)

You will need to add neutral content supported by reliable third party references. Theroadislong (talk) 21:00, 21 April 2014 (UTC)

Creation myth

How sad is it that the discussion has now been shut down by an editor whose User page tells us very clearly is a Christian and a Calvinist? I wonder if he sees the irony, and realises how perfectly he has demonstrated the systemic bias of which I spoke? HiLo48 (talk) 23:04, 23 April 2014 (UTC)

Sean Rush (artist)

I received your email saying the article was copyright infringement from seanrush.com but I write what was put on the website because it is my website and my company. Does that mean it is still not allowed? — Preceding unsigned comment added by SeanRushAtelier (talk • contribs) 17:41, 24 April 2014 (UTC)

I have not sent you an email? I left you a message on your talk page warning you against writing an article about yourself, it very rarely ends well. If you are notable someone else will write an article about you. Wikipedia cannot normally accept content copied from elsewhere, we require WP:Reliable sources and please read Wikipedia:Notability (people). Theroadislong (talk) 18:08, 24 April 2014 (UTC)

Sorry what??

We have created a graphic novel adaption of the classic novel 'The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists' by Robert Tressell. It has the blessing of Reg Johnson, late husband of Robert Noonan's (Tressell) granddaughter and keeper of the Robert Tressell Family Papers. Reg was a good friend of ours. The adaption was officially published on Wednesday 23rd April (this week) as it was the centenary of the first publication of the original manuscript. The book has been funded by trade unions. In short, this is an official 'ADAPTION' of the novel.

Can you please explain why you have a problem with my adding this to the article???

RTPDownsized (talk) 20:08, 25 April 2014 (UTC)

Because it is self promotion? Theroadislong (talk) 20:11, 25 April 2014 (UTC)

Abiogenesis

Abiogenesis is NOT proven. Please don't make edits on your assumptions. It is not proven and remains only a hypothesis: If you know anything to the contrary let us know here. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 85.154.118.192 (talk) 10:21, 28 April 2014 (UTC)

The article clearly states "Please do not change the lead sentence without first discussing on the talk page" the onus is on YOU to get a consensus. Theroadislong (talk) 10:44, 28 April 2014 (UTC)

Abiogenesis has occurred, that is not disputed in the scientific community. What is disputed is HOW abiogenesis occurred.--Mr Fink (talk) 03:43, 29 April 2014 (UTC)

it is quite ridiculous that you undid my contribution

I thought it is quite ridiculous that you undid my contribution given that I cite and linked international peer-reviewed academic journal articles that are at least as objective as the citations found on the wiki webpage on the Kalam Cosmological Argument. — Preceding unsigned comment added by KalamChristian (talk • contribs) 09:06, 29 April 2014 (UTC)

Chickens Warrups

Hi Theroadislong,

Thanks for reviewing the new Chickens Warrups article I created (my first on Wikipedia).

Agreed -- Warrups is a borderline entry and I hope other Wikipedia users will weigh in on whether he merits an entry.

I am a journalist who lives in Redding, Connecticut -- in reviewing, updating and amplifying the entry for that town, I noticed there was no mention of Chickens Warrups in that article, and knew that he had significance in the founding of Redding by virtue of claiming title to lands that he then sold to early colonials; and getting in subsequent disputes with settlers.

I decided to create the page after attempting to link to one, and noticing none had been created. I was thinking much in the line of why journalists create sidebars to articles -- amplify information that would otherwise be a digression in the main article, but which is intrinsically noteworthy.

The points that occurred to me on why Chickens Warrups might warrant a Wikipedia article were:

1. His role in the establishment of a U.S. town. 2. His leadership of a village of Indians (by some accounts, about 100 - most of them "disaffected" cohorts who left their previous tribal units) living amongst colonial settlers new to a territory. 3. Historian Charles Burr Todd's statement that Warrups may have attempted to "bring the Mohawks and other western tribes down upon them," which I infer to mean an act of aggression or hostility, and so worthy of a historical record. 4. The fact his grandson was a scout for General Israel Putnam, one of four Major Generals in the Continental Army at the time under George Washington; and that the grandson appears as a character in a Newbury Honor Book of 1975.

I thought there seemed to be sufficient data points that his personality should be preserved in Wikipedia's chronicling of Native American individuals -- but barely. I would be interested to know whether Wikipedia users feel Native Americans who led small, renegade bands merit their own articles.

Talk to you -- hope others weigh in on this.

Casoulman. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Casoulman (talk • contribs) 11:34, 29 April 2014 (UTC)

As an update, on the Teahouse section of Wikipedia another user framed things in a way that I think reinforces your point, and would lead me to delete the Chickens Warrups entry pending additional feedback one way or another, exchange listed below, thanks ...

Hello, CasoulmanThe criterion for accepting a subject for an article in Wikipedia is quite clear and simple, but not what people unused to Wikipedia might expect. It is not importance, fame, or worthiness: it is simply what Wikipedia calls "notability"; in other words, has the subject already been written about in multiple reliable places, independent of the subject, such as major newspapers or books from reputable publishers? The sources do not have to be online, or even in English (though it's easier if they are) but they have to exist, and treat the subject at some length. So, if there have been books, or newspaper or journal articles about these leaders, then they "merit inclusion", and any article must cite these sources to demonstrate this fact. If there haven't been, then no matter how important they were historically, they may not have Wikipedia articles; for the simple reason that it will be impossible to write a satisfactory Wikipedia article about them. --ColinFine (talk) 14:36, 29 April 2014 (UTC)

Okay, thanks ColinFine -- by that standard, my entry on Chickens Warrups would appear to not merit a separate article in Wikipedia, then. I have found multiple historical resources that mention him (colonial records, historical book and mentions in articles published in academic journals), but all reference him in relation to the history of Connecticut, and not profiling him alone as an independent figure of historical significance. I may delete the article I wrote (assuming one can do so), but will wait a few days for any additional comment here. Thanks again ...Casoulman (talk) 14:56, 29 April 2014 (UTC)Casoulman (talk) 15:17, 29 April 2014 (UTC)

I wouldn't rush to delete it! Better to look for more references, I just added a link from the Katonah (Native American leader) article , his daughter married Chickens. I'll see what else I can find. Theroadislong (talk) 15:21, 29 April 2014 (UTC)

Hello Theroadislong, I have been editing the James White Library section on Andrews University Wikipedia and the changes are not being saved. I was wondering if i am missing something. Thanks marketingjwl. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Marketingjwl (talk • contribs) 22:04, 29 April 2014 (UTC)

please explain how I spammed?

I didn't even edit the page I was being accused of spamming? — Preceding unsigned comment added by CreativeDane83 (talk • contribs) 02:06, 1 May 2014 (UTC)

You added a spam link here [6] which I removed. Theroadislong (talk) 07:58, 1 May 2014 (UTC)

Pseudoscientists

With regards to this edit, I understand the implication, but I think it needs to be reliably sourced. I did a google search, and found a bit of stuff about Ham and pseudoscience (though it's hard to find reliable sources), but nothing calling him a pseudo-scientist. StAnselm (talk) 21:24, 30 April 2014 (UTC)

You imply then that he is a "scientist" ? He is a young earth creationist, young earth creationism is pseudoscience, I don't see what the problem is? Theroadislong (talk) 21:46, 30 April 2014 (UTC)

I certainly wouldn't imply he's a "scientist" - he's a science teacher (or was). No, that would need a reliable source as well. The problem is, any material challenged or likely to be challenged must be explicitly attributed to a reliable, published source. StAnselm (talk) 21:51, 30 April 2014 (UTC)

;) -Roxy the dog (resonate) 12:34, 1 May 2014 (UTC)

Editing

Hello,

The page has now been changed to just list the history and the service lines.

No promotional wording is used.

MparsonsTMF (talk) 15:14, 1 May 2014 (UTC)

When you have a clear conflict of interest it is advisable to suggest changes on the talk page and gain consensus first, your edit has been reverted because it added promotional language this is an encyclopedia and must be written in a neutral tone with sources. Theroadislong (talk) 15:24, 1 May 2014 (UTC)

I am in the process of updating the page to meet the Wikipedia guidelines but would like the "template' error's at the top of the page taken down while I am updating the page. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Dyankowich (talk • contribs) 15:20, 1 May 2014 (UTC)

The templates should not be removed until the problems are resolved. Theroadislong (talk) 15:24, 1 May 2014 (UTC)

Raelyn Campbell

sorry. I'm new to this and just didn't know how things worked. I felt the comments made it sound like I was doing things deliberately. I've reviewed the policy and will try to keep edits to simple updates and corrections. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Raelyncampbell (talk • contribs) 15:36, 5 May 2014 (UTC)

When you have a clear conflict of interest it is better to suggest your changes on the talk page and gain consensus first. Theroadislong (talk) 15:43, 5 May 2014 (UTC)

Historty of Creationism

I'd love to discuss [this edit] to History of creationism on the talk page there. SPACKlick (talk) 13:14, 7 May 2014 (UTC)

Survey defining Cognitive Computing

Hi,

I did a survey. 100+ people responded and I'm referencing that PDF.

This is not biased information, I do not think. The purpose of the survey was to get non-biased info.

How would you like me to reference this material.

Thanks. -g

===

PS: I've requested a user name change to GaryHadoop.

PPS: Plus, I am getting a number of University professors to help. This is not an advertising thing for us. Not my intent.

HadoopNation (talk) 13:45, 7 May 2014 (UTC)

If the material has not been reported in third party reliable references we cannot use it on Wikipedia.Theroadislong (talk) 14:10, 7 May 2014 (UTC)

CFJS

The CFJS no longer exist. You have a very old executive posted and the organization actually no longer exists. This is why I deleted most of the wikipedia page. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 38.110.68.210 (talk) 13:56, 8 May 2014 (UTC)

You need to explain this on the article's talk page and in your edit summaries rather than just deleting.Theroadislong (talk) 14:00, 8 May 2014 (UTC)

University of Salford logo

Do we need to salvage the University of Salford official logo from Commons and upload it to en.wikipedia as non-free content? I'm not in a position where I can download and upload images, or I'd do it myself. —C.Fred (talk) 21:11, 8 May 2014 (UTC)

I'm not too clear on the intricacies of copyrights and images, so I'll leave it to someone else. Theroadislong (talk) 21:15, 8 May 2014 (UTC)

Microdive

Please note that this section has had the Microdive agency added to it because its scuba qualification programmes begin at 5 and 9 metres not 18 as in the case of all others listed. Since the article uses the term entry-level it is only right to make note of the agency which makes the most basic entry level programmes. I am sure that you will agree that it is important that Wikipedia provides unbiased information to its readers and that only true facts are listed for them to read. Since Microdive is a genuine approved scuba training agency which sets the worlds most basic qualification programmes it should be listed along with others who provide entry level programmes or the information will be incorrect. Entry level scuba qualification begins at 5 metres not 18 metres as currently suggested. Thank you. Robert Mini B Hart. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Robert Mini B Hart (talk • contribs)

I've moved this note from the top of the page to the normal position at the bottom. Microdive is approved by UK HSA to issue diving qualifications, but that's all that I've been able to find. It's not recognised by CMAS, EUF or WRSTC so has only a local presence that can be verified so far. If Microdive has any notability, then there should be reliable, independent sources that feature it. The main thing that is important for Wikipedia is that all of the claims made are verifiable by reliable sources. Simply asserting that "Microdive is a genuine approved scuba training agency which sets the worlds most basic qualification programmes" doesn't make it so. --RexxS (talk) 20:29, 9 May 2014 (UTC)

Category:Lifeboat stations on the Isle of White (sic)

Hi there

I see you changed the Category name to the correct spelling of Wight, but it turned the link red so I've undone it. I've asked for the category name to be changed, which should happen soon, I hope. Cheers Tony Holkham (talk) 22:19, 9 May 2014 (UTC)

Please check again all links are appearing blue for me? Though I may have messed up somewhere? Theroadislong (talk) 22:22, 9 May 2014 (UTC)

You didn't mess up. It was me who was too slow. I asked at the Teahouse and a kind host said they would change it, and must have done so that instant.

By the way, do you know whether there is a list of independent lifeboat organisations anywhere? I think it may deserve an article. I know some - Hamble, Solent, Ryde etc. but there must be many more and I'm trying to update the article List of Lifeboat Disasters in the British Isles. Cheers, Tony Holkham (talk) 22:33, 9 May 2014 (UTC)

Is this what you're looking for [[7]] ? Theroadislong (talk) 22:41, 9 May 2014 (UTC)

I was thinking outside Wikipedia, as Lifeboat (rescue) says there are around 50, but there's no citation. I'll do a Google search. Tony Holkham (talk) 22:49, 9 May 2014 (UTC)

Elaine Brown

Hello,

There is a discussion at the Biographies of living persons noticeboard about this article, which you edited today. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 04:25, 16 May 2014 (UTC)