User talk:SlimVirgin/August 2019

E-cig template

The e-cig DS alert template says "You have shown interest in the Electronic cigarette topic area." It does not include "nicotine" articles. I think it should be changed to include nicotine articles. I propose changing it to something like "You have shown interest in the Electronic cigarette and/or Nicotine topic area." This article is not techinally covered by the e-cig alert. Should there be a formal Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Clarification and Amendment? QuackGuru (talk) 17:48, 3 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, to ask that nicotine be included, I think you'd have to submit a request to WP:ARCA. But electric smoking system is covered already: "Electronic Cigarette topic area, broadly construed". SarahSV ^(talk) 20:05, 3 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Well, I never submitted a request for clarification or an amendment at WP:ARCA. Can copy my comment above and/or start it on my behalf? QuackGuru (talk) 20:22, 3 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry, I'm not sure what your question means (word missing, possibly asking me to do it?). There are instructions at WP:ARCA about how to open a request. SarahSV ^(talk) 20:27, 3 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

I would like someone to submit a request at WP:ARCA to include nicotine articles such as nicotine and electric smoking system. This would not include cigarette articles. QuackGuru (talk) 20:33, 3 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

If you're asking me to do it, no, I have no interest in doing that. But the instructions seem relatively clear, although having it cover nicotine but not the most common delivery device would be difficult and strange. SarahSV ^(talk) 20:36, 3 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Alright. My request would be too complicated. Got it. QuackGuru (talk) 20:40, 3 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

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Please comment on Wikipedia talk:Notability (people)

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Please comment on Talk:List of common misconceptions

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Introduction

Hello, I’d like to introduce myself. I’m new to Wikipedia and will be on the talk pages with a COI, representing the Church of Christ, Scientist. The earlier representatives from my church are no longer active. Of course I will not be engaging in any direct editing, unless there are specific instances when you or other editors feel that would be helpful. My user page says a bit more about where I’m coming from: FirsthandPOV-CCS. I know you’ve been a significant contributor on the pages related to Christian Science, and so I just wanted to give you a heads up. I expect to be posting on the Talk page of the Robert Peel (Christian Science) article soon. FirsthandPOV-CCS (talk) 14:11, 15 August 2019 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by FirsthandPOV-CCS (talk • contribs) 18:16, 14 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, thanks for introducing yourself. I'll leave a note on your talk page shortly about the COI issue. SarahSV ^(talk) 20:15, 15 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

AN

There is a discussion there about your actions at the Moors Murders article. Only in death does duty end (talk) 20:13, 14 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

thanks

You are always polite and assume good faith, thanks for your contributions. Govindaharihari (talk) 22:14, 17 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Govindaharihari, thank you for saying that. It's very much appreciated. SarahSV ^(talk) 22:19, 17 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

The pill

Sarah, can you please have a look at this edit? I hate having to remove it, but the sourcing is really sub par. It's really important stuff of course, and I know that there are other editors who are well-equipped to do that justice. Thank you so much, Drmies (talk) 01:54, 18 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Drmies, I'll take a look but it's not my area, so I can't promise anything. It would be worth leaving a note on WikiProject Medicine. SarahSV ^(talk) 03:55, 18 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Notice

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Thanks, –MJL ‐Talk‐^☖ 03:31, 18 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Per Softlavender, but I also think that the committee benefits from having you as a party as well due to your recently expressed concerns. –MJL ‐Talk‐^☖ 03:31, 18 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

EC

I don't know whether I'm happy or sad that I'm late to the table: Wikipedia:Administrators'_noticeboard#Further_attempts_to_bait_Eric_Corbett

I think the time is past to add more light than heat, so I limited my reaction to support for the case declination. Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case#Statement_by_Sphilbrick

Thanks for your contributions.S Philbrick (Talk) 18:14, 18 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Sphilbrick, I'm sorry, but for some reason I've just noticed this. Thanks for your note. I see things haven't progressed much. SarahSV ^(talk) 02:19, 2 September 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Please comment on Talk:Penny Rowson

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Please comment on Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Music

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