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Welcome page on User talk:Matopotato
Hi, Thanks for the Welcome, but I am not sure why you sent it? It was in September I wrote my first article. Still I am a bit confused as to the process here and I feel that the article I wrote is being first cut down in order to be deleted. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Horstmann_Technique) Kind of the opposite, I thought Wikipedia would be more open to a multitude of views. Thanks, Matopotato (talk) 10:14, 7 April 2014 (UTC)
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- Regarding Deletion/Merge of the Horstmann Technique article. Hi! I was glad to see yesterday a suggestion for merging this article with an existing one about alternative therapies. Unfortunately the original Horstmann article was deleted today. Still I would like to thank you for helping out and trying to find a more creative outcome than deletion. Anyway, in the end we'll get the Wikipedia we deserve :-) Thanks Matopotato (talk) 12:30, 14 April 2014 (UTC)
Offer to mentor at WP:FTN
This doesn't solve the issue you raised at WP:ANI, but maybe it'll head off a few of those problems in the future.
Lesser Cartographies (talk) 16:32, 14 April 2014 (UTC)
A few more words
Hi there. I just wanted to explain a little further my views on topic ban violations and subsequent blocks. The way I view it, topic bans themselves are alternatives to indefinite blocks. If an editor is topic banned, then the community is saying that the way that they are editing is so disruptive that it needs to stop, but they feel that the situation can be rectified simply by prohibiting editing in a certain area rather than everywhere. I feel editors in this position are already sailing close to the wind regarding long blocks, and so if they carry on editing in the proscribed area regardless I feel long blocks are called for. You're obviously completely correct in saying that blocks are preventative and not punitive, but part of that prevention is to act as a deterrent from repeating the behaviour in future. Think of it this way - when the community told George that he was topic banned, if he'd replied that it was all a load of bollocks and he'd never abide by a topic ban then he would have been indefinitely blocked. It has be clear that banned means banned. Basalisk inspect damage⁄berate 17:20, 15 April 2014 (UTC)
- Thanks Basalisk, appreciated your thoughts on the matter. I don't disagree with the premise of your decision-making; I suppose I disagree with the interpretation of the intent behind the comment that got him blocked. That was the basis of my question at ANI - what were we seeking to prevent by blocking him? He wasn't re-arguing his point, or attacking anyone or really continuing the discussion at all. He was asking a question, and one that related to the conduct of others with regard to his topic ban. I suppose I have concerns about the idea that someone has been blocked to prevent him from "repeating the behaviour in future" when the behaviour in question (so it seems has been acknowledged) was to ask a badly-worded question in the wrong place. Had he asked it differently or had he called attention to it via his talk page with an admin assistance template he likely wouldn't have been blocked. Right? So that's my concern. Guy has since made an excellent point at ANI that perhaps he should have been indeffed in the first place, on the basis of conduct thus far. I can certainly see the merit in that and it is perhaps our failing (as a community, with me included as someone who supported a limited topic ban) that has put you in this position in the first place. Again, appreciate you taking the time to leave me a note. Stalwart111 03:21, 16 April 2014 (UTC)
Neologism
I happened to glance at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Christopher Ferrara and saw your excellent neologism blogs-at-10- paces. A great term that really does sum up blogging as the modern equivalent of duelling. Thanks for brightening up my day. Nthep (talk) 08:39, 16 April 2014 (UTC)
Nomination for merging of Template:Palestine (historic region) topics
Template:Palestine (historic region) topics has been nominated for merging with Template:Palestine topics. You are invited to comment on the discussion at the template's entry on the Templates for discussion page. Thank you.GreyShark (dibra) 15:22, 18 April 2014 (UTC)
More in the world of bilateral relations
Always meaningful meetings... http://www.presidentofpakistan.gov.pk/index.php?lang=en&opc=3&sel=2&pId=55 LibStar (talk) 05:06, 22 April 2014 (UTC)
- At least those are both fairly significant Islamic nations so there might be something of value there. But yes, exactly the sort of thing that would be spammed into Lebanon–Pakistan relations as padding to suggest some sort of significant, long-term relationship. I had Yum Cha for lunch once and so am thinking of starting China-Stalwart111 relations. Thoughts? Stalwart111 07:54, 22 April 2014 (UTC)
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- haha the sheer fact you did equals automatica notability, if you passed a Japanese restaurant on the way that means sushi-stalwart111 relations! LibStar (talk) 08:13, 22 April 2014 (UTC)
- And if I have sushi for lunch and curry for dinner can I add that to India-Japan relations? Stalwart111 08:18, 22 April 2014 (UTC)
- haha the sheer fact you did equals automatica notability, if you passed a Japanese restaurant on the way that means sushi-stalwart111 relations! LibStar (talk) 08:13, 22 April 2014 (UTC)
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Help with Accenture again?
Hey Stalwart, hope you're doing well. I just posted a suggestions over at Talk:Accenture that I'm wondering if you might be able to take a look at. Among them, the net revenue has been changed to the incorrect figure again. If you have a sec to pop over and see what you think, I'd appreciate it! Cheers, ChrisPond (Talk · COI) 15:05, 22 April 2014 (UTC)
- Hey again, just wanted to let you know that User:Kkm010, the editor who had previously ignored the consensus on the Accenture Talk page, is now back, having again made several edits to the page which go against the consensus already established. I'm going to reach out to Silver seren as well, since he was involved in previous issues here, but if you could take a look, I'd appreciate it. Cheers! ChrisPond (Talk · COI) 14:15, 23 April 2014 (UTC)