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Don't do that. I was searching for that article. It is very notable person here. I see there are lot of sources about it. Thanks.
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I have noticed your good intentions and quality edits on topics regarding United Arab Emirates on Wikipedia, I believe you deserve this barn-star.
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Your work on expanding the scope and coverage of UAE-related articles is valued and acknowledged. I know how hard it is to challenge biased and misinterpreted information originating from outside the region regarding the United Arab Emirates on Wikipedia . Please continue your superb work. Best regards, Wikiemirati (talk) 15:34, 15 September 2018 (UTC) |
Why, thank you! Alexandermcnabb (talk) 03:35, 16 September 2018 (UTC)
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Hi A. You deserve this for all the time you've spent cleaning up the UAE articles. Your efforts are much appreciated. MarnetteD|Talk 15:02, 18 October 2018 (UTC) |
*blushing furiously*
- I was here for the same. Also, if you havent done so already: kindly stop going through the articles/creations of John Carter for a while. You deserve a good break (brake?) from that mess. Lets see how that discussion pans out at ANI. See you around :) —usernamekiran(talk) 01:40, 21 October 2018 (UTC)
- Hi usernamekiran I'm done, as I noted at ANI. As far as I know, they're all cleaned up now. Whatever other mess is still there, IDK. But the UAE stuff is done and dusted now. Best Alexandermcnabb (talk) 02:47, 21 October 2018 (UTC)
A barnstar for you!
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Thank you for your many well-researched article creations; much-needed information on the Arab world and its history! Softlavender (talk) 06:31, 25 October 2018 (UTC) |
November 2018
Please do not attack other editors, as you did at Talk:Emirati passport. Comment on content, not on contributors. Personal attacks damage the community and deter users. Please stay cool and keep this in mind while editing. Read more on Wikipedia:How to be civil DBigXrayᗙ 14:53, 13 November 2018 (UTC)
You're not serious, are you? Alexandermcnabb (talk) 14:59, 13 November 2018 (UTC)
- Comment on content, not on contributors. is not a joke, don't be in any delusion. --DBigXrayᗙ 15:02, 13 November 2018 (UTC)
You attacked Wikiemirati and accused him of BS when he stated his objection to your proposal, tried to bully your POV on an unwanted move against consensus and gave me a lecture about what Wikipedia IS and then accuse me of attacking you because of what, precisely? Back to the article page, my man, and leave my talk page nice and clean when you go... Alexandermcnabb (talk) 15:05, 13 November 2018 (UTC)
- Comment on content, not on contributors. .If you feel that I have attacked Wikiemirati, then you are free to report me. I have focussed my comments only on the topic of discussion while yours is an all out personal attack on me. If you continue this behavior, rest assured I will be reporting you. So kindly treat this as a final warning diff. regards. --DBigXrayᗙ 15:26, 13 November 2018 (UTC)
Alexandermcnabb, this user has accused me of being a POV pusher, stonewaller, performing stunts, BS content etc.. and I have ignored them all. I honestly am too busy in real world to deal with some keyboard commando in Wikipedia. It took two admins to revert his copyright edits. He will continue to game the system. I have linked him the Wikipedia:Advice for hotheads page and advised him to take a wiki-break, but he continues to have a very bad case of WP:IDIDNTHEARTHAT. I wouldn't waste time on him. Keep up the good work. Regards. Wikiemirati (talk) 17:44, 13 November 2018 (UTC)
Murdoch University Dubai
Hi Alexandermcnabb - Im the GM for Murdoch Dubai and im trying to update our Wiki page as it was not accurate and not a complete picture. Why is this causing so much discussion? Markbrownnavitas (talk) 09:42, 13 October 2020 (UTC) Markbrownnavitas
Firstly, User:Markbrownnavitas you're the LAST person who should be editing that page. You're adding content that is not reflective of a Neutral Point of View (WP:NPOV is the policy on this) and not sourced, either. You'd be best to leave the page as it is - it's already been marked for deletion and is in danger of being deleted entirely, let alone your efforts to add content that just detract from the page's value. I suggest you revert yourself and leave editing the page to editors who do not have a conflict of interest (WP:COI) as you do. Right now you're breaking lots of rules on Wikipedia and it's not helpful to anyone. Best Alexandermcnabb (talk) 09:47, 13 October 2020 (UTC)
So User:Markbrownnavitas ended up going ahead and getting himself blocked... Best Alexandermcnabb (talk) 10:44, 21 October 2020 (UTC)
I am fed up of your silly comments!
Listen to me! I am fed up of your ridiculous comments. I don't understand what is your problem with me and my editing. "I DONT WANNA HEAR Your opinions about my editing" If you cannot stand the heat then you need to get out of the kitchen. I am fed up of your comments. I listened to you, I added sources. What else do you want?! I am going to report you. I had enough of you. I am done. Ramy5077 (talk) 17:59, 4 November 2020 (UTC)
- Ramy5077 you need to read the warnings on your talk page. They will give you an idea of why multiple editors are reverting you. I suggest you stop otherwise you're going to end up blocked. Praxidicae (talk) 18:00, 4 November 2020 (UTC)
- Praxidicae Please go to my page and check my comment. Ramy5077 (talk) 18:30, 4 November 2020 (UTC)
Dear Alexandermcnabb;
I would like to deeply regret of what I have done, and I am terribly sorry for my erratic behavior. I know I should have logged in before I do some edits, but nevertheless, I acted bad, I was swearing and threatening you and Praxidicae. I just want to apologize for the two of you, for my uncivilized behavior. Now I am not expecting you to forgive me, I just want to apologize, and move on.
Thank you. Ramy5077 (talk) 09:46, 6 November 2020 (UTC)
New Page Patrol December Newsletter
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- Year in review
It has been a productive year for New Page Patrol as we've roughly cut the size of the New Page Patrol queue in half this year. We have been fortunate to have a lot of great work done by Rosguill who was the reviewer of the most pages and redirects this past year. Thanks and credit go to JTtheOG and Onel5969 who join Rosguill in repeating in the top 10 from last year. Thanks to John B123, Hughesdarren, and Mccapra who all got the NPR permission this year and joined the top 10. Also new to the top ten is DannyS712 bot III, programmed by DannyS712 which has helped to dramatically reduce the number of redirects that have needed human patrolling by patrolling certain types of redirects (e.g. for differences in accents) and by also patrolling editors who are on on the redirect whitelist.
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Creately
Hello. In case you missed it, a fairly obvious IP sock of User:Hareshamjadu has been removing the speedy tag you added to Creately (along with a valid orphan template). Thanks, 82.132.213.200 (talk) 11:42, 11 December 2020 (UTC)
- Thanks, I did miss it - but there's more than one set of eyes on that article! :) Best Alexandermcnabb (talk) 14:10, 11 December 2020 (UTC)
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Benjamin Gordon
Hi there, please check my comments regarding this page deletion here. Martinvince (talk) 09:25, 14 December 2020 (UTC)
Bilmuri
"Dear (User talk:Alexandermcnabb) Why was the page listed for deletion over "Has been the subject of multiple, non-trivial, published works appearing in sources that are reliable, not self-published, and are independent of the musician or ensemble itself. This criterion includes published works in all forms, such as newspaper articles, books, magazine articles, online versions of print media, and television documentaries" There is no coverage of this standard referenced here. Alexandermcnabb (talk) 05:36, 14 December 2020 (UTC)" but the article has 7 cited articles and reviews from 4 different independent press outlets? How does this not cover the standards referenced above? Do you not accept them in online versions or do you not accept independent press at all? Im confused. Thank you for your time!" - DBScott1995 (talk) 22:18, 14 December 2020 (UTC)
Michael Gläser
What makes you think Michael Gläser is not notable? Look at 50th Annual Grammy Awards, and don't waste our time, please. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:44, 17 December 2020 (UTC)
Did you know ... ... that the choral conductor Michael Gläser was called in to lead the Thomanerchor in Leipzig when its musical director Georg Christoph Biller fell ill? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:06, 11 January 2021 (UTC)
- Do I care? Seriously? Alexandermcnabb (talk) 16:07, 11 January 2021 (UTC)
Al Moghameron
I had to change the spelling of the title but it wouldn't allow me so I had to move it to a new page
Can you verify the page again? Sorry.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Moghameron_Al_Khamsa Godaiger (talk) 01:43, 20 December 2020 (UTC)
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Somali Message
Remove completely irrelevant section. The Al Qasimi were not involved in any military action against Berbera, the source does not uphold the assertion that Sultan was incapable of action due to 1819 and Al Qasimi activity in this area bears no relationship to any 'Battle of Berbera' - in itself one of the more dubious articles to be found on Wikipedia. The only relevant fact here is the existence of this letter.
I believe in consensus lets discuss Alexandermcnabb
1. The Al Qasimi were not involved in any military action against Berbera My edits never stated they were
2. The source does not uphold the assertion that Sultan was incapable of action due to 1819 and Al Qasimi activity in this area bears no relationship to any 'Battle of Berbera' Reading this article that you created yourself Persian Gulf campaign of 1819, there is widescale devastation and destruction of Qasimi territory and other ports of the Gulf, and a loss of significant sovereignty. Interestingly the only place you do not use sources is where you say this Campaign brought prosperity and put them on the path to becoming global cities. Yet you protest to my statement, despite Ras Al Khaimah being destroyed and his fleet ruined. Also, Sheikh Zayed revolutionized what is now the UAE not this gunpowder diplomacy.
3. 'Battle of Berbera' - in itself one of the more dubious articles to be found on Wikipedia This is unfounded dismissiveness, prove that it's dubious
4. The only relevant fact here is the existence of this letter Which naturally has contents and an entire book was dedicated by the direct descendant of Sultan Saqr - Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi. I would please like you to read it before you do anything further it is the main source on this topic. Here it is https://sheikhdrsultan.ae/Portal/Publication/2020/Letters-of-Somali-Leaders/index.html
I removed the statement that you took issue with until we come to an understanding, regards WanderingGeeljire (talk) 00:29, 17 March 2021 (UTC)
Discussion of an article's content should take place on the article talk page. Best Alexandermcnabb (talk) 08:44, 17 March 2021 (UTC)
Sorry
Sorry, accidental rollback. WWGB (talk) 13:08, 14 April 2021 (UTC)
- NP WWGB - did think it was a bit abrupt! :) Best Alexandermcnabb (talk) 13:09, 14 April 2021 (UTC)
Zrarieh massacre
After seeing your comment about the arabic sources in this proposal, there is a related discussion here you might be interested in. -- Maudslay II (talk) 14:33, 21 April 2021 (UTC)
- Thanks Maudslay II. You were right. :) Best Alexandermcnabb (talk) 14:40, 21 April 2021 (UTC)
2002 Arab Nations Cup Final
Hi, I surprisely saw that the result of the consensus of the Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/2002 Arab Nations Cup Final was to merge to 2002 Arab Cup, however There's more keep votes than merge votes. Do you know how we can contest this decision ? Regards. --Fayçal.09 (talk) 16:40, 7 May 2021 (UTC)
- Hiya, Fayçal.09. The close wouldn't purely be on numerical grounds, but an assessment of the arguments put forward as well as consensus. There is always the option to add more to the merged content and spin it out to be a separate article in future. Adding Arabic language sources, especially discussion of the match, would help. You could ask for a deletion review, here, but I'd spare yourself the effort, to be honest. Best Alexandermcnabb (talk) 07:59, 8 May 2021 (UTC)
May 2021
Your recent editing history at Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum shows that you are currently engaged in an edit war; that means that you are repeatedly changing content back to how you think it should be, when you have seen that other editors disagree. To resolve the content dispute, please do not revert or change the edits of others when you are reverted. Instead of reverting, please use the talk page to work toward making a version that represents consensus among editors. The best practice at this stage is to discuss, not edit-war. See the bold, revert, discuss cycle for how this is done. If discussions reach an impasse, you can then post a request for help at a relevant noticeboard or seek dispute resolution. In some cases, you may wish to request temporary page protection.
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Cultural and historical contributions.
While the implications of having to squeeze out a living in the exact same location (liable to emirati security laws and need to self censorship), in which the vast amount of your editing are concerning. I for one have to admire your in depth knowledge of the Emirati society. When you lend credibility to your contributions by association of name and credentials, a COI becomes somewhat obvious, that being said the amount of encyclopedic potential in your unique position is admirable. If possible do continue in adding non-puffery, cultural, historical and current content. Best regards Ip says: Work Better yes. (talk) 01:47, 22 May 2021 (UTC)
AFD Alan Fraser Davies
Dear Alexandermcnabb, I hope all is well, I have added a couple of reviews of his noted book (with Encel) that has gone to 11 editions I think and another Obit. He seems clearly WP notable to me. I might be missing something but thought you might like to have another look and perhaps withdraw the nomination. No worries if not. Best wishes, (Msrasnw (talk) 11:24, 23 May 2021 (UTC))
Nomination of Sharjah Wanderers for deletion
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Question
Are you saying that you are going to talk about my behaviour (see here [1]), or Possibly's. I don't understand how you find my mistake. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mynameisparitoshmandal (talk • contribs) 09:47, 24 May 2021 (UTC)
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About Article deletion discussion regarding Jagan Timilsina.
With due respect, some strong evidences that justify the article have been added so I don't think the article falls under Wikipedia deletion policy as of now. Thank you.
Please be serious
iI am quoting sources and your removal is pure vandalism.Xx236 (talk) 10:35, 31 May 2021 (UTC)
Dear vandal, please stop.Xx236 (talk) 10:42, 31 May 2021 (UTC)
Speedy deletion declined: East German language
Hello Alexandermcnabb. I am just letting you know that I declined the speedy deletion of East German language, a page you tagged for speedy deletion, because of the following concern: In my opinion, this doesn't meet the outright WP:G3 or WP:G1 speedy deletion criteria. It would appear to me it should be re-named as something more appropriate. Thank you. Shirt58 (talk) 11:23, 31 May 2021 (UTC)
- Shirt58 Thanks for the heads-up, as you see I took it to AfD. I'd have draftified but I don't think the creator would have accepted that now. Best Alexandermcnabb (talk) 12:29, 31 May 2021 (UTC)
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WP:BURDEN
Please do not restore challenged material without providing a reliable source; please see WP:BURDEN. This is in re: International Humanitarian City. WP:PROMO also applies. --K.e.coffman (talk) 21:43, 10 July 2021 (UTC)
- Look, K.e.coffman, the most cursory attempt at WP:BEFORE would establish for you that International Humanitarian City is the largest humanitarian aid hub in the world, and home to logistical operations by the World Health Organization, the United Nations Refugee Agency, the International Committee of the Red Cross, the World Food Program and UNICEF among others. For instance, it is home to UNHCR's global stockpile. Blanking it and turning it into a redirect is really not terribly sensible. Best Alexandermcnabb (talk) 03:57, 11 July 2021 (UTC)
- The content is preserved in the diff at this talk page section: Talk:International_Humanitarian_City#Redirect, and can be retrieved from there, once proper sourcing has been located and the article sufficiently improved to comply with WP:V and NPOV. --K.e.coffman (talk) 04:24, 11 July 2021 (UTC)
- Look, K.e.coffman, the most cursory attempt at WP:BEFORE would establish for you that International Humanitarian City is the largest humanitarian aid hub in the world, and home to logistical operations by the World Health Organization, the United Nations Refugee Agency, the International Committee of the Red Cross, the World Food Program and UNICEF among others. For instance, it is home to UNHCR's global stockpile. Blanking it and turning it into a redirect is really not terribly sensible. Best Alexandermcnabb (talk) 03:57, 11 July 2021 (UTC)
July 2021
Your recent editing history at International Humanitarian City shows that you are currently engaged in an edit war; that means that you are repeatedly changing content back to how you think it should be, when you have seen that other editors disagree. To resolve the content dispute, please do not revert or change the edits of others when you are reverted. Instead of reverting, please use the talk page to work toward making a version that represents consensus among editors. The best practice at this stage is to discuss, not edit-war. See the bold, revert, discuss cycle for how this is done. If discussions reach an impasse, you can then post a request for help at a relevant noticeboard or seek dispute resolution. In some cases, you may wish to request temporary page protection.
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See WP:BURDEN -- "All content must be verifiable. The burden to demonstrate verifiability lies with the editor who adds or restores material, and it is satisfied by providing an inline citation to a reliable source that directly supports[2] the contribution.[3]" K.e.coffman (talk) 04:41, 11 July 2021 (UTC)
- K.e.coffman You reverted me within four minutes and then templated ME for edit warring? Take a look at my sandbox here, where you'll see the edit that conflicted with your reversion. You'll perhaps see that the content is actually related to a very real and valid thing - the world's largest humanitarian aid hub. That is, literally, what it is. All it would have taken was a degree of WP:BEFORE to see that. If you'll self-revert, I'll add the content and then we'll have an article in place of what was a mess but should never have been blanked as a redirect. I'm not sure why a page watcher would want to delete this from your talk, so here's a ping on mine. Best Alexandermcnabb (talk) 05:49, 11 July 2021 (UTC)
- Recreated the article - I take no response to my message on your talk and the above ping as tacit consent to the change. Best Alexandermcnabb (talk) 15:39, 12 July 2021 (UTC)
- K.e.coffman You reverted me within four minutes and then templated ME for edit warring? Take a look at my sandbox here, where you'll see the edit that conflicted with your reversion. You'll perhaps see that the content is actually related to a very real and valid thing - the world's largest humanitarian aid hub. That is, literally, what it is. All it would have taken was a degree of WP:BEFORE to see that. If you'll self-revert, I'll add the content and then we'll have an article in place of what was a mess but should never have been blanked as a redirect. I'm not sure why a page watcher would want to delete this from your talk, so here's a ping on mine. Best Alexandermcnabb (talk) 05:49, 11 July 2021 (UTC)
- And now you're doing it at Dubai Cares? and you continue this at International Humanitarian City? Drmies (talk) 17:17, 14 July 2021 (UTC)
New Page Patrol newsletter September 2021
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Several discussions on the state of the process have taken place on the talk page, but there has been no action to make any changes. The project also lacks coordination since the "position" is vacant.
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I have unreviewed a page you curated
Hi, I'm NoonIcarus. I wanted to let you know that I saw the page you reviewed, Euan Blair, and have marked it as unreviewed. If you have any questions, please ask them on my talk page. Thank you.
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- Just a note here that young Mr Blair's article had changed in one significant respect and was reviewed on that basis - and that review has now been restored! Alexandermcnabb (talk) 10:34, 5 June 2022 (UTC)
AFC article
Hi Alexander - My attention wandered and I accepted the draft article on Marudamalai (or variant - tbe) without checking the ins and outs of its history so did not spot until after accepting it that you had only just draftified it, so apologies for that. I do think however that although the sourcing is far from brilliant it's enough to get the place past WP:GEOLAND (even in its reduced post-deletionist state - which perhaps I ought not to say, as I don't know where you are on the inclusion-deletion spectrum). Anyway, rather than sending it back to draft again, do you think you could live with the article as a stub (perhaps minus the full details of the bus timetable)? Ingratis (talk) 08:58, 5 June 2022 (UTC)
- @Ingratis: No biggie - I was concerned that there are three spellings of the place name in the article and that the articles on the larger geography (Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu etc) do not even mention the place. As a suburb of Coimbatore, it sort of even struggles with the relatively low bar WP:GEOLAND sets, IMHO, and I honestly think for now it was better as a draft or perhaps even a redirect to Coimbatore until such time as someone sources notability. The temple there seems more notable than the place itself! Best Alexandermcnabb (talk) 10:32, 5 June 2022 (UTC)