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Hello Mediran, I will be celebrating my birthday on 19 March. So, I would like to give you a treat. If you decide to "eat" the cookie, please reply by placing {{subst:munch}} on my talk page. I hope this cookie has made your day better. Cheers! Arctic Kangaroo 14:57, 17 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Speedy deletion nomination of File:Joy to the World.ogg

A tag has been placed on File:Joy to the World.ogg requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section F2 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because it is an image page for a missing or corrupt image or an empty image description page for a Commons-hosted image.

If you think this page should not be deleted for this reason, you may contest the nomination by visiting the page and clicking the button labelled "Click here to contest this speedy deletion". This will give you the opportunity to explain why you believe the page should not be deleted. However, be aware that once a page is tagged for speedy deletion, it may be removed without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag from the page yourself, but do not hesitate to add information in line with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. Mediran (t • c) 09:58, 21 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Speedy deletion nomination of File:Tortosa2.JPG

A tag has been placed on File:Tortosa2.JPG requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section F2 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because it is an image page for a missing or corrupt image or an empty image description page for a Commons-hosted image.

If you think this page should not be deleted for this reason, you may contest the nomination by visiting the page and clicking the button labelled "Click here to contest this speedy deletion". This will give you the opportunity to explain why you believe the page should not be deleted. However, be aware that once a page is tagged for speedy deletion, it may be removed without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag from the page yourself, but do not hesitate to add information in line with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. Mediran (t • c) 10:06, 21 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

The Signpost: 18 March 2013

A question?

Hi Mediran, the article tuna is vandalized so many times. Why is that? Hz. tiang 05:21, 23 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hey Hz.tiang, SLT. We really don't know why people is vandalizing pages. There many reasons such as just messing up or just to have attention and the like. But I see that 2001:5b0:28ff:ef0::3b, the recent vandal in the article, is already blocked and no other problems to be worried about. If the case persists with other editors involve, you can report it at WP:RPP. Thanks, Mediran (t • c) 05:33, 23 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]
(talk page stalker) Wikipedia:The motivation of a vandal is an interesting essay about vandals' motivation. The Anonymouse (talk | contribs) 05:45, 23 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]
That works too. That essay tells why vandals are just being vandals. Thanks Anonymouse for that response. Mediran (t • c) 05:49, 23 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for answering my question! Hz. tiang 13:19, 24 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

The Mercer Hotel

Hi Mediran,

I am the creator of The Mercer Hotel page, and I was wondering if you know how to get ride of the deletion tags at the top of the page? The page was nominated for deletion but after discussion the consensus was to keep the page. Now that the page is going to be kept, how do I get rid of the deletion notice? Please message me back.

Thank you — Preceding unsigned comment added by Laurenyoungprc (talk • contribs) 19:54, 25 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Laurenyoungprc! I already closed its AfD nomination and I've also removed the tag in the article almost 2 months ago. (here's the diff) Thanks, Mediran (t • c) 04:30, 26 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]


Thank you for the quick response.

Is there a way to get rid of the orange box at the top of the page? I don't think I am able to access the tags to remove the box because they are in a hidden category. Please let me know if you can get rid of those boxes.

Best,

Laurenyoungprc

Those boxes are clean up tags which means it's like a banner to let editors to know that a certain article has issues and problems in accordance of any of Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. You can't get that boxes away unless if the issues are resolved. If the tags are still effective, don't get rid of it. I see that it have point of view issues. If you want to remove those tags, please rewrite to from a neutral point of view and must not appear like an advertisement. Neutrality must be observed. Thanks, Mediran (t • c) 06:01, 27 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia:Featured_picture_candidates/C._Everett_Koop

Sorry this took so long. Adam Cuerden (talk) 23:37, 26 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Nothing to sorry for. Your work is worth the wait because the image looks better at its best. Thanks you for your exceptional time and effort to fix the image in nomination. It's such a big help. Thanks! Mediran (t • c) 06:05, 27 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Well, it's such a good image, it rather deserved a good copy. =) Adam Cuerden (talk) 19:05, 29 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

about the deletion of my page

Warm Christian greeting!

Hello and hope that along with this message you are in the pinkest of health. I checked my page just now and it seems that again my page has been deleted. If I may have done something out of the ordinary please do kindly delete the page instead of it appearing as the page has been deleted. I joined in good faith as I can see that some of the schools that i also checked here i.e THE FISHER VALLEY COLLEGE and REEDLEY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL has the same content maybe more of what i did here. But i take no offense for that maybe im just on the wrong place somwhere. Just please do so delete the page at all so that it may not leave a mark instead that it will say the page is deleted coz of ambiguous content. My client might think the school may have done some kind of copyright infringement or anything. If theres some way that i myself can delete the page kindly assist me in doing so...still new and i dunno my way around.

Thanks for the consideration...i will wait for a considerable reply from you, greatly appreciated.

from slcredence school...

my personal email is aizagutch@yahoo.com / or slcredence@yahoo.com — Preceding unsigned comment added by Shepherds Lamb Credence School (talk • contribs) 11:48, 27 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hey! Wow, those are kind words. Anyway, your page was deleted because it violates WP:PROMOTION. Promotion, spamming, advertising or any other things related to such is strictly discouraged in Wikipedia and please be reminded of that. Nevertheless, you have said that you want to delete a page if ever and if it will be deleted, it must not have leave any marks that it was deleted. Unfortunately, that will not likely happen. Pages are deleted by what we call as administrators, only them can delete pages. Furthermore, for the deletion marks, that is called as "deletion log". Deletion logs are automatically generated when a page is deleted. That serves as a reference for past activities that was done in the page. If you want to delete your user page, tag it instead with {{db-u1}}.
Also, concerning your username, it violates WP:ORGNAME of Wikipedia's username policy. Please have a username that only represents your editing in your behalf. You can resolve this by requesting a username change at WP:RENAME or just by creating a new account at Special:UserLogin/signup. If you have relevant questions, don't hesitate to ask. Thanks, Mediran (t • c) 23:46, 27 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

The Signpost: 25 March 2013

The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie 2

Hi Mediran, I saw your last edit at The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie 2, specifically this one and I was hoping to get some edification on why rumor would belong in an article about a upcoming movie, about which little is known. I'm not quite sure how the NickAlive blog counts as a reliable source, but even if it does, how can we endorse rumor if WP:CRYSTAL states: "Speculation and rumor, even from reliable sources, are not appropriate encyclopedic content"? I deleted the CGI rumor a couple of days ago, so its re-inclusion without explanation is confusing. Salamat! Cyphoidbomb (talk) 04:20, 1 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I'll remove it if that's the case. BTW, I added such for further knowledge about the subject but it seems that it's against to our policies. Thanks though. Mediran (t • c) 05:03, 1 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for the reply. I believe that article has been heavily-influenced by hoaxsters and kids who are just trying to "get the scoop" on the latest information. Since Wikipedia isn't a breaking news source, we're in no hurry to get details about this movie, so we needn't rush to submit every piece of information that we find. You've made some strong contributions to the article, and I hope we can continue to work together to get a good article going here.  :) Cyphoidbomb (talk) 05:33, 1 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Blocked

You have been blocked temporarily from editing for abuse of editing privileges. Once the block has expired, you are welcome to make useful contributions. If you think there are good reasons why you should be unblocked, you may appeal this block by adding below this notice the text {{unblock|reason=Your reason here ~~~~}}, but you should read the guide to appealing blocks first.

Arctic Kangaroo 14:17, 1 April 2013 (UTC) [reply]

This blocked user is asking that his or her block be reviewed:

Polo (block log • active blocks • global blocks • autoblocks • contribs • deleted contribs • abuse filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

Request reason:

I don't know why I'd got blocked?! OMG! I should have known... I was a fool! Why, Jimbo, why??? ... Mediran (t • c) 02:43, 2 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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Thanks

Hello Mediran, thanks for the barnstar and spreading WikiLove all across Wikipedia! Sincerely, smileguy91talk 18:34, 1 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

You don't need to thank me. After all, you made someone happy and that's why you have received such! Mediran (t • c) 02:45, 2 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Itachi

Greetings Mediran! I followed XapApp's instructions for nominating Itachi for Good Article status. However, it hasn't received any reviews yet. I brought up the query to XapApp but he isn't responding perhaps can you guide me? I'm just curious to know that how long would it take for the article to get reviewed? Sorry if I disturbed. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Vikipedian (talk • contribs) 00:00, 2 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

No need to sorry for you don't have disturbed anybody. Well, since we have a very long backlog in our GA nominations page, it may take a couple of weeks or so before the page to be reviewed by someone. If the time has come and it's still haven't reviewed, just wait because there is 279 pages that is awaiting reviews. But don't worry, I will try to review that page if I have some time. Thanks ;) Mediran (t • c) 02:53, 2 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Guess who is back, that shining star, smiling at you

Not random at all, now you deserved it, for your funny acts on April Fool's I reward you this

Hello Mediran, Eduemoni has given you a shining smiling star! You see, these things promote WikiLove and hopefully this has made your day better. Spread the Shining Smiling Star whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or someone putting up with some stick at this time. Enjoy! Eduemoni↑talk↓ 03:09, 2 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Haha... thank you very much Eduemoni! I really had some fun this April Fools' much more because of this shiny smiling star!! Yey! Mediran (t • c) 03:13, 2 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/C. Everett Koop
Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted
Your nomination for featured picture status, File:C. Everett Koop, 1980s.jpg, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Armbrust The Homunculus 08:46, 4 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Craniumism

Hello, I am trying to begin a religion and make it seem more legit to gain new followers by making it a page on this site. I do not understand why you voted for it to be deleted. It is a real religion because it has followers and the first amendment allows us to practice whatever we feel. To vote this as spam is disrespectful and rude. I am not trying to spam anyone or make up stories. Thank You — Preceding unsigned comment added by ACMentor (talk • contribs) 00:56, 5 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry for the late reply. Anyway, hello and welcome to Wikipedia! Your page was deleted a while ago for it was a hoax for it has no Google hits or it really doesn't exist in any published works that is searchable. Back to the concern, unfortunately, Wikipedia is not a site for that. Wikipedia is not a saopbox or means of any promotion. If that article exists just only "to gain new followers", then it will be deleted. Promotions are strictly discouraged. Also, Wikipedia is not a publisher of original thought. As what your comment implied, you're trying to begin a religion which of course, started by you or someone. "Wikipedia is not a place to publish your own thoughts and analyses or to publish new information." Please visit WP:GNG, WP:V, WP:NOT, WP:ADVERT, WP:MADEUP for further information. Also, if you want, you can consider to use the Article wizard on starting new articles or you may also use a draft. Thanks and happy editing! Mediran (t • c) 04:34, 5 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

A religion can not be a hoax if it has followers. I understand it has no notable proof but it is real. — Preceding unsigned comment added by ACMentor (talk • contribs) 10:57, 5 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

The Signpost: 01 April 2013

Coolligraphy

we want you to support putting up the word "Coolligraphy" ( sometimes spelled as "cooligraphy") on Wikipedia. If you google image search for "Cooligraphy" you will see so many of such images ...Nie is the key artist who developed this cool form of art. We want that word to be recognized. http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gs_rn=8&gs_ri=psy-ab&gs_mss=cooligr&cp=11&gs_id=16&xhr=t&q=cooligraphy&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.44770516,d.dmQ&biw=1284&bih=805&wrapid=tljp1365210550352020&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=qnVfUZ_5NY2s0AHG54G4AQ — Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.104.86.162 (talk) 01:09, 6 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Coolligraphy has an article right now and it is located here and it is currently in a deletion discussion. For further information, see WP:N because the article is questioned about its notability. Thanks, Mediran (t • c) 06:03, 6 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Regarding "Coolligraphy" you may need to take a 2nd look at it by searching "cooligraphy" not "coolligraphy." (Reference: http://connection.membershipsoftware.org/article.asp?article=324049&paper=67&cat=226) thanks .. you can google serach under "cooligraphy" you will find more 3rd party resource about that form of art than what under "coolligraphy."

Speedy deletion declined: Benone Damian

Hello Mediran, and thanks for patrolling new pages! I am just letting you know that I declined the speedy deletion of Benone Damian, a page you tagged for speedy deletion, because of the following concern: The article makes a credible assertion of importance or significance, sufficient to pass A7. You may wish to review the Criteria for Speedy Deletion before tagging further pages. Thank you. ϢereSpielChequers 07:37, 6 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

User WikiPPC

Hello Mediran,

I just created the user, WikiPPC, to create an informative article about Plaza Provision Company. I've seen other companies such as Procter & Gamble and Johnson & Johnson with an article page, and thought I'd write about this company. It is notable in the Caribbean for being the top distributor of provisional goods in Puerto Rico. It has over 100 years of rich corporate history and has contributed greatly in PR's economy. I thought it was interesting enough to write about. I'm not 100% sure if I wrote something inappropiate enough to be considered as spam or advertising and would greatly appreciate the page be modified instead of it being deleted.

Please help,

WikiPPC

SLR. Hi WikiPPC and welcome to Wikipedia! Anyway, there is nothing really wrong in creating pages in Wikipedia about companies or organizations. However, there is a chance that it would be spammy or something that is promoting. Your page was deleted under the CSD criterion of G11 because it is like an advertisement. Advertisements are strictly discouraged here in Wikipedia. Articles like what you have mentioned exists in this wiki for they are notable enough and they are written in a neutral point of view. Neutrality in tone must be observed and there should be no any bias statements.
Also, in regards of your username, I'm seeing a little of conflict of interest for your chosen username "WikiPPC" resembles a little of your company name "Plaza Provision Company". If you want, you can consider to request a username change at WP:RENAME or you may just create a new account with a username that only represents your behalf as an individual. Please visit WP:CORP, WP:POV, WP:ADVERT or WP:SOAP, WP:COI and WP:U for further information. Thanks and hope this helps. Mediran (t • c) 23:45, 8 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

The Signpost: 08 April 2013

File permission problem with File:San Diego de Alacala Bell Tower.jpg

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Polo, we moved your Teahouse host profile

Hello Mediran! Thank you for being a host at the Teahouse. However, we haven't heard from you lately, so our bot has moved your Host profile from the host landing page to the host breakroom. No worries; you can always just Check in and our bot will move your profile back. Editing any Teahouse-related page will do the same thing for you. If you would prefer not to receive reminders like this, you can unsubscribe here. Thanks for your help at the Teahouse! HostBot (talk) 03:50, 13 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

why

put in true facts and u changed it. cuz i'm black? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Christianj97 (talk • contribs) 01:18, 14 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

You've got mail!

Hello, Polo. Please check your email; you've got mail!
Message added 13:02, 14 April 2013 (UTC). It may take a few minutes from the time the email is sent for it to show up in your inbox. You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{You've got mail}} or {{ygm}} template.

Pratyya (Hello!) 13:02, 14 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Again--Pratyya (Hello!) 10:28, 15 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Replied. Mediran (t • c) 12:00, 15 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Again. --Pratyya (Hello!) 15:16, 15 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

CVUA

Hello, Polo. Please check your email; you've got mail!
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Chris Troutman (talk) 03:40, 17 April 2013 (UTC) [reply]

Wah...you got third student already. My 2 students all gone Zzz already, although one of them will most likely continue the course by June. Arctic Kangaroo 14:36, 18 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

The Signpost: 15 April 2013

Waterbed

Hello Mediran

A while ago you unfortunately undid my editing on Wikipedia about waterbeds. As I felt that the people who have left there wisdom about waterbeds where wrong, and misleading our potential customers. The advantages are right but in the disadvantage section leaves a lot to be desired and can be very misleading. They certainly do not cost alot to heat a waterbed, especially with the new carbon fibre heating element for waterbeds.(This is just one example leaks and belt buckles are others) I was simply trying to delete some wrongs against waterbeds and introduce unbiased comments. Because of what I think is a very small attack on waterbeds by Wikipedia and the fact that Wikipedia gets upto number 1 or 2 on google our potential customers are reading all those comments and believing them. Thus it has crippled this industry. Regards Adam — Preceding unsigned comment added by 92.27.221.100 (talk) 16:42, 19 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hey! Thanks for your contributions. Unfortunately, I undid your revision because it's biased and it's against in accordance of WP:POV. Also, Wikipedia is not a site for promoting something or any entity. Please read WP:POV, WP:SOAPBOX or WP:ADVERT for further information. BTW, this happened last November and it was really long ago and I wasn't expecting some inquiry about that. Thank you. Mediran (t • c) 01:47, 20 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Pending release of Notifications

Hey Polo :). I'm dropping you a note because you have signed up for the Notifications, or Echo, newsletter.

If all goes according to plan, we should be launching Echo on en-wiki either tomorrow, or next Tuesday - I'll drop a followup tomorrow when we know what's happening. Should the launch succeed, we'll begin the process of triaging bugs and gathering feedback on what features work, what cause problems, and what we should do next; I hope you'll help us out on these fronts by leaving any comments you might have on the talkpage.

Thanks, Okeyes (WMF) (talk) 21:43, 24 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Traditional animation

As a professional animator, I agree that "Traditional animation" is the correct term for hand-drawn animation. The fact that hand-drawn animation often is inked/painted on computers doesn't alter the fact. I support your reverts. --Janke | Talk 07:47, 25 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I didn't know that it was reverted back to 'hand-drawn'. I'll revert it back. Thanks :), Mediran (t • c) 11:38, 25 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

The Signpost: 22 April 2013

The status ball in top right hand corner

Hi Mediran, I believe you know about the ball in the top right hand corner which we use to update our status, right? Today, I don't know what I did, but the ball mysteriously disappeared. Do you know what is the code that we need to insert on what page for it to appear? Thanks, Arctic Kangaroo 13:00, 26 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hey AK, sorry for the late reply... that ball was from WP:QUI and I see that it's right there in your vector.js. Maybe purge the page more for it to appear. Thanks. ;) Mediran (t • c) 13:16, 26 April 2013 (UTC) Also, the code is "importScript('User:TheDJ/qui.js');". Hope this helps. :) Mediran (t • c) 13:17, 26 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
The code has been there ever since many months ago. And, very mysteriously, the ball's back up again. Anyway, thanks for taking the trouble to help. :) Arctic Kangaroo 13:20, 26 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

And...BTW, are you having exams soon? Your activity seems to have decreased over the past 1-2 weeks. Cheers. Arctic Kangaroo 13:22, 26 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, my wiki-activity these days are decreasing but I'm not having any exams soon. I'm just having some time for myself here at home but I'm still active and i'm not semi-retired or so. Haha.. thanks! Mediran (t • c) 13:34, 26 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Yup, I know that (still active). :) Arctic Kangaroo 13:35, 26 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Haha. ;) Mediran (t • c) 13:36, 26 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

(edit conflict) Also, I have been following Chris's CVUA page. Kudos to him, he seems to be coping quite well so far. And another thing, did you set your userpage and talk page to be for widescreen computers or something? I need to scroll left and right to view thw whole thing. Arctic Kangaroo 13:38, 26 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Wow, thanks for that. My userpage really looks hideous when it's viewed in "un"widescreen. Even my talk page, looks something that's not good. Yes, I set it for widescreen unintentionally but maybe some other time, i'll try to fix it for the better for any computer screens. Mediran (t • c) 13:50, 26 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Do you mind if I copy the designs from your userpage and talk page when I do a "renovation" for mine? However, I'm probably not going to do so too soon though. Cheers. Arctic Kangaroo 13:54, 26 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Of course you can! Any users can copy freely anything I created if they find it useful. Nobody owns anything in this website.. What's mine is yours and for all of us. ;) Mediran (t • c) 14:02, 26 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Hey Mediran, thanks! Arctic Kangaroo 14:11, 26 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Talkback

Hello, Polo. You have new messages at Jackson Peebles's talk page.
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Are you available

Are you available at Simple English Wikipedia?--Pratyya (Hello!) 11:22, 1 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, but honestly, I seldom edit there. Why did you ask? Mediran (t • c) 12:55, 1 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
'Cause I thought about taking guestbook there too.--Pratyya (Hello!) 13:25, 1 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
BTW, @AK, thanks for the correction. Anyways, what's that suppose to mean? Mediran (t • c) 13:29, 1 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Hey Mediran, you're welcome. Arctic Kangaroo 14:45, 1 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I meant why don't you create a guestbook there.--Pratyya (Hello!) 16:32, 2 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
No, thank you. As what I've said, I seldom edit there so that's that. Thanks. :) Mediran (t • c) 00:25, 3 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Orphaned non-free media (File:Patchythepirate.jpg)

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By the way

Just to be clear, since you find really good nominations, and I don't want to scare you off: I don't like cropped lithographs/engravings, but I'm not fanatical about this; If it's not excessively cropped (like the original of the Manhattan image) I'll not oppose unless the Encyclopedic value depends on the full image being present (like, if it was being presented as having primary EV on the lithographic studio's page), or, as in this case, I'm looking at a better scan right that instant, and can link to it. =) Please nominate more! Adam Cuerden (talk) 07:08, 2 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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would this be your reasoning as well? Choyoołʼįįhí:Seb az86556 > haneʼ 10:57, 5 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Ahh.. yes! Especially, the format is disturbing and it's also unconstructive. Thanks. :) Mediran (t • c) 11:03, 5 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/Manhattan in 1873
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Your nomination for featured picture status, File:George Schlegel - George Degen - New York 1873.jpg, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates.  — Crisco 1492 (talk) 23:45, 6 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Notifications box replacement prototypes released

Hey Mediran; Kaldari has finished scripting a set of potential replacements available to test and give feedback on. Please go to this thread for more detail on how to enable them. Okeyes (WMF) (talk) 15:33, 7 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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RE: Cookies!

Hello, Mediran. Thank you for those cookies and for the thoughtful message; I'll make sure to share them. Mungo Kitsch (talk) 05:18, 13 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

That's great! Thanks for appreciating it! :) Mediran (t • c) 10:54, 13 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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Thank you

Thank you, dear Mediran, for cookies! Some people easily forgot to be kind and friendly here, so i will share cookies to promote friendship around here! All best! --WhiteWriterspeaks 14:17, 13 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Haha... thanks for your appreciation! I know that some people really forgot to be that but there are still some that's still kind and friendly whatever happens... or anything. All best too! Haha.. ;) Mediran (t • c) 03:26, 14 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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Lauren Mitchell FP has two new options

Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/Lauren Mitchell layout has two new alts. Apologies for adding these so late, but the photographer is extremely busy and I only got the new image today. Please take a gander and feel free to update your vote. Thanks for your support! – Kerαunoςcopia◁galaxies 04:57, 14 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Regarding User:FGuerino:subpage for IF4IT

Hello Mediran,

Earlier today (US Eastern time) you and admin JimfBleak deleted my draft article from my work-in-progress subpage. Jim was kind enough to work with me to get me back to a point where I can work within WP policies and guidelines and I've started to do so. As a result, I've begun rewriting, reorganizing, and reformatting my content and was hoping you could take a look and please let me know if I'm moving in the correct direction.

Please note that I used a number of existing pages, such as those from large companies like Oracle Corporation, IBM, and Ford as well as those from some smaller companies, such as Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, Cornerstone (Agency), and TechAmerica as baselines and guidelines for doing so (on the assumption that they seem to be acceptable).

If there are any issues, please let me know and I'll be more than happy to address.

My Best,

Frank --FGuerino (talk) 21:02, 14 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Frank! That page looks better especially with the disclaimer above. If you're planning to publish it to the article namespace, I would like to suggest you (if ever because I see that it's still empty) to rewrite the section "Mission, Vision, and Goals" from a neutral point of view as because most Mission and vision statements are promotional. Probably, you can add the company's future goals or plans to its history section or something. Also, you can search sources for it to be verifiable per WP:V to meet Wikipedia's notability guidelines about companies or organizations. So far, there are no any harmful issues to mind but when there is verifiable reliable sources, it will survive once you've published it. Also, thank you for being a good sport and I sure hope the best for your article and to you. Thanks. :) Mediran (t • c) 02:41, 15 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Mediran,
Thanks for the feedback. If you don't mind, I have some follow up questions...
Regarding the Vision, Mission, and Goals section... I'm still not sure that I want to keep it in the article. However, should I decide to keep it, I will definitely fill it in and ask for reviews before any publication, as I will for all sections. Your thoughts... Is it better to keep or omit a section like this?
Regarding notable sources... I've included some references in the section called Market Sectors and Industries. Currently they are not formatted as citable references or integrated into narrative article text but, before I take the time to make such changes, could I impose on you to please take a look at them and let me know if you think there are any issues with them?
Thanks, very much, for taking the time to help me. I'm very grateful.
My Best,
Frank --FGuerino (talk) 03:12, 16 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Hi again Frank! It's better to simply remove the "mission, vi... " section since it's not necessary at all, though you can decide since for the better. As for those sources, it must have mentioned your subject. Its sources must include articles or news articles about the company, its effects or contributions, or some other else. Also, those adverbs like "so" or "too" must be removed because it is somewhat bias in tone, the article must be encyclopedic because this website is an online encyclopedia. Thanks. Mediran (t • c) 07:03, 16 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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User FGuerino assistance with IF4IT organization page

Hi Mediran,

I followed your recommendations and eliminated the Vision, Mission, and Goals section, as I thought your assessment made sense. I also eliminated the use of the words "so" and "too", as you recommended. I'm now at the point where I spent some time developing narrative text to integrate notable and verifiable references. The result was the rewriting of the History section and the Market segments and industries section. Would it be possible for you to please review the sections and give me your feedback on whether or not I did so in a manner that follows policies and makes sense for readers? I'm in no rush so whenever you get a chance would be fine.

Thanks, again, for your help.

Frank --FGuerino (talk) 19:52, 16 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hi again. Anyway, I know you are a good editor and has good intentions to submit your work but I simply don't feel it's notable. I've searched it on Google News and other search engine. Unfortunately, however, there are no articles or something that will make the institution such. I see that the company is just new for it was founded only 3 years ago. If it's really notable, please add some mentions or articles solely about it.
For the sources, it's not much verifiable. I've browsed some of the sources given and I was navigated to a glossary, a search engine of an NJ site, a document-sharing site, etc. The history section is more of an original research rather than a history that's supported and claimed by verifiable and reliable sources. Also, the style of writing/formatting isn't in its best. Please visit WP:ORG, WP:V, WP:RS, WP:OR, WP:MOS for further information. Hope this helps. Thanks. Mediran (t • c) 02:25, 17 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Mediran,
Thanks, again, for the help and the feedback. I'm definitely trying to work on things like my writing style. Some things I'd like to discuss, regarding your feedback...
  1. I'd like to point out that, in order to verify a source, people sometimes actually have to dig a little deeper than clicking a link. Please understand that I am not criticizing but simply trying to make a point when I say that I believe your going to a very accessible, State published, database search page and not putting in a search string, or your going to a web location for a document and not creating a free registration to gain access to and read that document, is very much like walking up to the front steps of a library and saying that a specific book in that library does not exist because you refused to walk into the library and search for it using its card catalog. Many legally legitimate and highly notable reference publishers, used throughout Wikipedia, use publishing sources that require membership, subscription, and even fees to access the material. Examples include organizations like the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for engineers, the Harvard Review for business leaders, and countless medical research publishers for medical practitioners. My point is simply that, sometimes, people have to do more than just click on a link and expect to automatically verify a reference. In any event, in order to make it even easier for readers to access the material, I've added an explicit note, within the footnote, leaving detailed instructions to help readers understand exactly how to access the legal records.
  2. I'd also like to better understand your statements about what is or is not a notable reference. You mention that did things like use Google News and other search engines to find information. Please know that all references were found through Google and also checked for availability through Bing. Apparently, it took some digging, as there were many pages to sift through but all sources were available, as is evidenced by their links. So, again, it really sound like an issue of how willing you were to dig. I believe references, as footnotes at the bottom of a page, exist to help eliminate such digging, as it's the author's responsibility to do the heavier research, right?
By the way, I visited all the Wikipedia pages you mentioned (printed and read through each) and not one of them had anything that discounted any single one of the article's references as being not notable or viable. If you believe otherwise, could you please help by pointing to something very specific on any of those pages that makes it clear that my references are not suitable?
I believe you will not find anything specific because notability does not just come from having someone publish an article about the company but also comes from someone publicly referencing your company, even through use. For example, a United States federal public agency references us for material that they published. They don't write about the company. They reference it as their notable source and as a foundation for what they publish to the entire world for use. What better notability can any company possibly have?
Anyhow, I appreciate your time and help. I feel like I'm learning a lot about what it really means to be a good journalist. Please know that I'm very patient and in no rush. I'll take my time and just keep improving the article. If what you believe to be the right types of notable references don't exist, today, I'm sure it's only a matter of time before they do.
My Best,
Frank --FGuerino (talk) 17:02, 17 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Frank! Sorry for the late reply. Again, thank you for your response. Well, the draft looks better now compare to my last visit. Now, there's nothing bad about the sources but it would be better if the sources would be direct or something. That's the reason why we have this online encyclopedia, to make it easier, it's none of the responsibility of the reader to browse for sources. Another thing, I'm not really a good digger but I'm sure you are for having those claims. If there are more, please add it. Also, the only Wikipedia policies I've listed above that talks about sources is WP:V, WP:RS, for the notability is WP:ORG. Hope this helps. Thanks! ;) Mediran (t • c) 01:30, 18 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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Roads to Vegas

Here's a source for you... http://i.imgur.com/Jf5DhyD.png It's from the episode. That good enough for you? Beerest355 Talk 02:06, 20 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Beerest355! Sorry for the late reply. I'm not really sure about this and I or anyone cannot rename the article since there are verifiable sources existing that it's title is "Road to Vegas". I'm currently here in Manila so I don't know if the episode already aired and I haven't seen its title card. But I believe that the title card you shown is true. Thanks. :) Mediran (t • c) 02:18, 20 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

IF4IT Company Page Assistance

Hi Mediran,

I hope all finds you well.

As you recommended, I've continued to do my best to improve the article and have found and integrated a number of new references. Your assistance has been invaluable and I appreciate your help, as it's been a true learning experience.

I think the article is reaching a point where I may need a larger number of people to help review and improve it. Is the Teahouse for this and, if so, how would I go about properly requesting assistance from the community?

Thanks,

Frank --FGuerino (talk) 02:27, 20 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hi FGuerino! As an alternative, you can ask someone in the Teahouse for assistance if you have any more questions to improve the article. You can also ask some random users or any users you think who's helpful to assist you on improving the draft. Thanks, :) Mediran (t • c) 02:33, 20 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Hello Mediran,
Thanks for the advice. Do you know of any other experienced admins who you trust as being knowledgeable that you would recommend, who could help review my article?
Thanks,
Frank --FGuerino (talk) 03:46, 20 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Most of the admins I know are new pages patrollers who helped me on new pages patrolling and I don't know if they can help you. But you can ask for Arctic Kangaroo, he is a really good user and I think he could help you. Thanks. Mediran (t • c) 03:58, 20 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Mediran,
Thanks for the recommendation. I will definitely reach out to user Arctic Kangaroo.
Do you mind if I ask what "new page patrolling is and who is responsible for performing it?
Thanks,
Frank — Preceding unsigned comment added by FGuerino (talk • contribs) 11:16, 20 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Frank! New pages patrol is a process in this encyclopedia in which newly created article are checked and patrolled for harmful, unreliable, or other misleading statements that are against in this website's policies. It can be done and performed by anyone. Mediran (t • c) 00:13, 21 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Mediran,
How does one get notified about new pages?
Thanks,
Frank --FGuerino (talk) 02:20, 21 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
You can visit Special:NewPages or the Special:NewPagesFeed. Thanks. Mediran (t • c) 02:33, 21 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Action T4

I question your recent decision to reject my changes to the Action T4 article. I proposed deleting the Nazi propaganda picture of a disabled patient to one of an actual victim at Bernberg Euthanasia Centre. Please provide your reasons for rejecting my changes.81.132.46.110 (talk) 10:18, 20 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hi 81.132.46.110 and thank you for your contributions! I rejected your edits, involving the replacement of an image, on the article because it was recently rejected by another user so I assumed that it was disruptive since you didn't provide an edit summary at your first edit. However, I didn't noticed that you've undid the rejection of another user and provided a reason. So I have already accepted your revision. Thanks for your cooperation and happy editing! :) Mediran (t • c) 10:33, 20 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Review

I don't know how to do this. Can you teach me? LuizM (talk) 16:50, 20 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Ok. Article reviewed. It passed. LuizM (talk) 17:24, 20 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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Spongebob Squarepants Seasons List

How do I even get to Spongebob Squarepants season 9 if there is no season list that you deleted? Can you add it back because it will be hard for the people to find the seasons.

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