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[[File:Stop x nuvola with clock.svg|40px|left]] You have been '''[[Wikipedia:Blocking policy|blocked]]''' from editing for a period of '''24 hours''' for your [[WP:DE|disruption]] caused by [[WP:EW|edit warring]] and violation of the [[Wikipedia:Three-revert rule|three-revert rule]] at [[:Queer Fist]]. During a dispute, you should first try to [[Wikipedia:Talk page guidelines|discuss controversial changes]] and seek [[WP:CON|consensus]]. If that proves unsuccessful you are encouraged to seek [[WP:DR|dispute resolution]], and in some cases it may be appropriate to request [[WP:PP|page protection]]. If you believe this block is unjustified, you may [[Wikipedia:Appealing a block|contest the block]] by adding the text <!-- Copy the text as it appears on your page, not as it appears in this edit area. Do not include the "tlx" argument. -->{{tlx|unblock|Your reason here}} below, but you should read our [[Wikipedia:Guide to appealing blocks|guide to appealing blocks]] first. [[User:NJA|<em style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#6600CC">'''NJA'''</em>]] <small> [[User talk:NJA|<em style="color:#63D1F4">'''(t/</em>]][[Special:Contributions/NJA|<em style="color:#63D1F4">c)</em>]]'''</small> 19:53, 19 December 2009 (UTC)</div>
Benny, please don't take this personally, but I gave you a chance to back off and you didn't take it. You were wrong about direct quotes, wrong to edit war and wrong to accuse me of vandalism. Mostly, you were wrong to think you could just get away with it again. I mean this in the most civil way, but you are a very aggressive editor, which sometimes crosses the line into bullying, especially when you take a bite out of noobs. I hope this helps you understand that Wikipedia is for people who play nice. If not, your next block will be even longer and more frustrating. Have a nice life. [[User:Qikr|Qikr]] ([[User talk:Qikr|talk]]) 04:16, 20 December 2009 (UTC)
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You may wish to read [[User talk:NJA#Blanchardb|this.]] [[User:kiwiteen123|Kiwiteen123]] Please reply on [[User talk:kiwiteen123|my talk page]] 22:22, 19 December 2009 (UTC)
:That's kinda unlikely; he's blocked for 24 hours. [[User:HalfShadow|<
::As far as I'm aware you can still read wikipedia when you are blocked. [[User:kiwiteen123|Kiwiteen123]] Please reply on [[User talk:kiwiteen123|my talk page]] 22:37, 19 December 2009 (UTC)
:::I was referring to the 'reply on my page' thing. *cough* [[User:HalfShadow|<
:::It is my understanding that a 24 hour block means that, you can't edit for 24 hours. I'm pretty sure you can edit after that again. [[User:kiwiteen123|Kiwiteen123]] Please reply on [[User talk:kiwiteen123|my talk page]] 01:09, 20 December 2009 (UTC)
:::The "reply on my page" thing is Kiwiteen's standard signature. --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 06:24, 21 December 2009 (UTC)
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:Because there are several proposals for the partition of Ontario, the most notable being one that draws the border roughly across Algonquin Park, there can be no way to include information about a nonexistent province without it amounting to speculation. This said, unless you have solid sources that are not connected with either the partition movement or the opposition thereof, your analysis qualifies as [[WP:OR|original research]] and cannot be included in Wikipedia. --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 06:32, 21 December 2009 (UTC)
== Sandbox ==
* [[Get Smart|Sorry about that, Chief.]] [[User:NawlinWiki|NawlinWiki]] ([[User talk:NawlinWiki|talk]]) 20:32, 21 December 2009 (UTC)
: :-D --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 20:34, 21 December 2009 (UTC)
== Regarding VisualCron page ==
Hi Blanchard,
we did you propose the VisualCron page for deletion? I am still working on this article page. It is an application being used by a lot of users in the area [[Task_Scheduler]].
Please remove the deletion or advise me what to change. I expect to finalize the page today.
best regards,
deserialized <small><span class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:Deserialized|Deserialized]] ([[User talk:Deserialized|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Deserialized|contribs]]) 16:11, 22 December 2009 (UTC)</span></small><!-- Template:Unsigned --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
:Can you provide a [[WP:RS|reliable third-party reference]] to back up your assertion that it is used by a lot of people? Something like a review in an authoritative magazine or webzine... --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 16:14, 22 December 2009 (UTC)
deserialized - not sure how to reply here as I am fairly new to this. There is a review in IT World Canada which is both online and in their magazines here: http://www.itworldcanada.com/news/the-demo-automate-anything-with-visualcron/136479
VisualCron is also available on all download sites. I would say it is a nisch market but it is definitely in top 3 schedulers/automation tools. It is smaller but comparable to Automate and ActiveBatch listed here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Job_scheduler
I promise to improve the page and give non-biased information about it. <small><span class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:Deserialized|Deserialized]] ([[User talk:Deserialized|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Deserialized|contribs]]) 16:25, 22 December 2009 (UTC)</span></small><!-- Template:Unsigned --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
:Okay, that seems to be good enough. I must tell you, however, that links to download sites are frowned on by the Wikipedia community. --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 16:28, 22 December 2009 (UTC)
deserialized - ok, thanks for the feedback <small><span class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:Deserialized|Deserialized]] ([[User talk:Deserialized|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Deserialized|contribs]]) 16:31, 22 December 2009 (UTC)</span></small><!-- Template:Unsigned --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
== Speedy deletion declined: [[NOTA (Vocal)]] ==
Hello Blanchardb, and thanks for your work patrolling new changes. I am just informing you that I declined the speedy deletion of [[NOTA (Vocal)]] - a page you tagged - because: '''SPeedy declined. Won a seemingly major competetion is a credible assertion of notability. PROD or take to AfD if required.''' If you have any questions or problems, please let me know. [[User:Ged UK|<span style="color:green;">Ged</span>]][[User talk:Ged UK|<span style="color:orange;">'''''UK'''''</span> ]] 20:43, 22 December 2009 (UTC)
:My bad. I missed that part. Thanks. --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 01:38, 23 December 2009 (UTC)
== [[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Bad Reputation (film)]] ==
I found plenty of sources. [[User:Joe Chill|Joe Chill]] ([[User talk:Joe Chill|talk]]) 01:54, 23 December 2009 (UTC)
== Re: Ndembezi ==
I can identify the language and the subject, yes. It's a blurb about a locale in Tanzania or something therein if I'm not mistaken. No context or anything though. There wouldn't be a translator for that language online though, I'd imagine. [[User:Zelse81|Zelse81]] ([[User talk:Zelse81|talk]]) 04:50, 23 December 2009 (UTC)
:Okay, that's good enough. It's just that we don't tag foreign-language pages for speedy deletion when we have no idea what they're saying, that's all. :-) --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 04:54, 23 December 2009 (UTC)
== [[The Benjamin Raubinsons]] ==
I declined your speedy deletion request because it makes claims of notability. I converted it to a prod instead. <span style="font-family:Old English Text MT;">[[User:LadyofShalott|<span style="color:#ee3399;">Lady</span>]]<span style="color:#0095c6;">of</span>[[User_Talk:LadyofShalott|<span style="color:#442288;">Shalott</span>]]</span> 03:04, 24 December 2009 (UTC)
:Perfect. I've added it to my watchlist, and will monitor it for addition of references, etc. --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 03:14, 24 December 2009 (UTC)
== CiReReBoT1928 ==
Why? <small><span class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:CR1928|CR1928]] ([[User talk:CR1928|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/CR1928|contribs]]) 15:53, 24 December 2009 (UTC)</span></small><!-- Template:Unsigned --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
:Please read our [[WP:BIO|notability guidelines for people]] and tell us which one of these does this person meet. --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 15:55, 24 December 2009 (UTC)
== [[Derek Murawski]] ==
It ''was'' made in the wizard. Thank you. [[User:Iongatherer|Iongatherer]] ([[User talk:Iongatherer|talk]]) 04:44, 25 December 2009 (UTC)
== your ==
It is about the same as if you owned the only newspaper in the world, each commanded you what they can and can not write, and yet you said that your country is freedom of speech.
You hypocrite, who, like your country (if you're a citizen of the United States) - still say that your country's freedom, while you are on the verge of a fascist dictatorship, which reconciles own people, censors the media manipulates public opinion and all under the guise of protection " freedom " --[[User:Fredy.00|Fredy.00]] ([[User talk:Fredy.00|talk]]) 18:00, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
:I think you missed my point. You can create an account at Blogspot. I mean, you ''can'', so don't bring up a hypothetical situation where it would not be possible. That's where your opinions should be stated in accordance with your First Amendment rights. --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 18:04, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
Sir. please get a life and stop deleteing my articles[[User:Drkylelambert|Drkylelambert]] ([[User talk:Drkylelambert|talk]]) 18:26, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
== [[List of wars 2010-current]]? ==
Sorry, I don't understand why you declined the speedy. Could you please explain? The pages appeared to have the exact same title and content. If it is my mistake and I'm missing a policy, I apologize. [[User:PrincessofLlyr|PrincessofLlyr]] ([[User talk:PrincessofLlyr|talk]]) 17:42, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
:One is a plausible redirect to the other. See [[WP:REDIRECT]]. --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 17:44, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
== Generation 25 ==
Just delete it already, I've admitted I was making it all up ''twice''. --[[User:CF90|CF90]] ([[User talk:CF90|talk]]) 18:00, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
== Paul Dunay ==
Why do you want to delete Paul Dunay? He seems notable and every paragraph in the article is sourced. I worked hard on that article and it seems like everyone hates it. [[User:Dharokowns|Dharokowns]] ([[User talk:Dharokowns|talk]]) 13:09, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
:All of the references you used only qualify as [[WP:PRIMARY|''primary'']] sources. You should try redoing the article from scratch using ''only'' references over which neither Dunay nor his publisher, agent, etc. have any control whatsoever. Preferably, such sources should be reputable newspapers, marketing journals, etc. ''but not'' in the blog sections. --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 14:25, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
Can I have some more time to find better sources then? [[User:Dharokowns|Dharokowns]] ([[User talk:Dharokowns|talk]]) 14:54, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
:The deletion discussion normally lasts seven days. That should give you plenty of time. --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 15:00, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
== Edit filter request ==
Hello. I've been going through [[WP:EF/R|edit filter requests]] in an effort to clean out stale requests and noticed your outstanding request for the "Rush is Right" sockpuppeteer. Is this issue still ongoing? If so, could you provide some diffs or information on where it's happening so as to identify patterns for the filter? Thanks. --[[User:Shirik|<span style="color:#005">Sh</span><span style="color:#007">i</span><span style="color:#009">r</span><span style="color:#00A">ik</span>]] <small>([[User talk:Shirik|<span style="color:#88C">Questions or Comments?</span>]])</small> 07:50, 6 January 2010 (UTC)
:I'm not aware of any recent incidents involving this sockpuppeteer. In any case, I think it would be best to wait for a listing at [[WP:BANNED]] before this particular sockpuppeteer becomes the subject of a dedicated edit filter. --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 02:15, 7 January 2010 (UTC)
::Ok, thanks for the update. --[[User:Shirik|<span style="color:#005">Sh</span><span style="color:#007">i</span><span style="color:#009">r</span><span style="color:#00A">ik</span>]] <small>([[User talk:Shirik|<span style="color:#88C">Questions or Comments?</span>]])</small> 02:31, 7 January 2010 (UTC)
:::So that's the name of the stalker. He's bugged me over a 3-month period, with numerous 166.205.xxx.xxx IPs. Though recently, not as often. PS: I thought I was his only victim. [[User:GoodDay|GoodDay]] ([[User talk:GoodDay|talk]]) 14:45, 7 January 2010 (UTC)
:::To date, he's used 13 IP accounts, against me. [[User:GoodDay|GoodDay]] ([[User talk:GoodDay|talk]]) 15:08, 7 January 2010 (UTC)
::::I strongly urge you, then, to file a report at [[WP:LTA]]. I am asking you because you know better than I do what this individual is doing. But if you need help putting your report in proper form, I'll be happy to assist you. --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 15:55, 7 January 2010 (UTC)
:::::I've sent my report, feel free to add to it or make proper adjustments. [[User:GoodDay|GoodDay]] ([[User talk:GoodDay|talk]]) 16:17, 7 January 2010 (UTC)
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== Tradersfriend ==
Apologies, it got in a bit of a mess there! [[User:Paste|<span style="color:red;">Paste </span>]] [[User talk:Paste|<sub><span style="color:green;">Let’s have a chat.</span></sub>]] 15:03, 7 January 2010 (UTC)
:That happens. No harm done. :-) --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 15:43, 7 January 2010 (UTC)
== Flavius Constans ==
"Flavius" is a sort of a title for high-ranking consuls, not a name. For this reason [[Constans (consul 414)]] is the correct name for [[Flavius Constans]]. --[[User:TakenakaN|TakenakaN]] ([[User talk:TakenakaN|talk]]) 15:16, 7 January 2010 (UTC)
:Okay, but somehow I don't think the Romans gave numbers to their consuls, like 414. I'm saying this because the title you gave reads more like "Consul number 414" than "Consul in the year 414" which is what I think you intended. If that's the case, you do not need to specify that number. --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 15:33, 7 January 2010 (UTC)
::The disambiguation "consul XXX", where XXX is the year, is the one used for ambiguous consuls (see [[List of Roman consuls]]). --[[User:TakenakaN|TakenakaN]] ([[User talk:TakenakaN|talk]]) 15:59, 7 January 2010 (UTC)
:I think it would be better to specify the ''province'' in such situations. "Consul XXX" sounds too much like "Consul number XXX" to be used in that form, even for disambiguation purposes. --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 16:02, 7 January 2010 (UTC)
::Province? I do not understand what you are saying. However, this is the way consuls are disambiguated, check by yourself if you don't trust me. --[[User:TakenakaN|TakenakaN]] ([[User talk:TakenakaN|talk]]) 01:10, 8 January 2010 (UTC)
:My bad, I was thinking of [[Roman governor]]s. Anyway, when a consul only needs to be disambiguated with others who never became consuls, adding the year as a simple number just looks weird, that's all. --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 02:50, 8 January 2010 (UTC)
== FSA Principles for Business ==
I don't understand why this page has been deleted. I'm really trying to build up a broader body of knowledge around the FSA in the UK. Please explain.[[User:Ianrobertmclaughlin|Ianrobertmclaughlin]] ([[User talk:Ianrobertmclaughlin|talk]]) 12:16, 8 January 2010 (UTC)
:Quite simple. You created an article that does not give enough context. What "FSA" stands for was added by an administrator who happened to know what you were talking about. Remember, you are writing for a ''worldwide'' audience, not a strictly British one. Also, in the end, the article was not deleted, but [[WP:REDIRECT|redirected]] to the article on the FSA. The redirect rationale was, "Wikipedia isn't a general website to hold an indiscriminate collection of information." There was a clear consensus, I think, that whatever information you wanted to post does not belong in a ''separate'' article, but should instead be added to the main article on the FSA.
:A "broader body of knowledge" means nothing if people have to find different tidbits in different articles and each and every one of them is hard to find in the maze. Better put all your eggs in the same basket. See [[WP:SIZE]]. --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 13:50, 8 January 2010 (UTC)
:If you think everyone should know what [[FSA]] stands for (please ''do'' click on the link), I will counter by saying that ''you'' should know that when I talk about the [[CPP]], it is obvious which CPP I am talking about. Why should I believe that? Well, you ''do'' read Wikipedia, don't you? --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 14:02, 8 January 2010 (UTC)
== Notable Person - Not Advertising ==
I see your note asking for a more brief explanation - but I do not see where my outline went... Perhaps I posted it incorrectly?<br /><br />
In a nutshell - I respectfully dispute the flag that my article is advertising. There's nothing to sell. <br /><br />
My article is about a notable person and details their accomplishments over the past 20 years. Credible news agencies such as CNN (globally recognized) and Sports Illustrated (more specific to his industry) assert that he is notable - and frequently assert that he is the leader in or the "face" of his field. I have cited 30 references at this point and have many many more articles to source and content to include. (work in progress!) <br /><br />
A point I noted in my previous response was that this is not advertising - as there are no products listed in this article or anywhere else (except for one - the book called "The Workout") that are even available for purchase. The athletic equipment is no longer available, G-Force has been replaced by The Workout, The Core Secrets and other video series are no longer available for purchase. You can occasionally find used videos on craigslist or ebay - but these products are no longer available. They are mentioned as points of accomplishment. Much like an article about a musician might contain details about a song or album - and might list subject matter, influences or lyrics. <br /><br />
If you have a concern about something else (the flag just noted advertising) please let me know and I will happily address!
I modeled my article taking into account other pages - as wikipedia recommends new users review. I am happy to send you the links if you care to see similar existing articles and/or what my thought process and article design was based on for suggestions, but else won't add additional length to this comment.<br /><br />
I trust if I have not answered your question, you will let me know.
Best! [[User:Freddie.Bauer|Freddie.Bauer]] ([[User talk:Freddie.Bauer|talk]]) 05:41, 11 January 2010 (UTC)
:I have removed the promotional stuff from your article. That reduced it to about half its size without any sacrifice to its encyclopedic comprehensiveness, making my deletions a positive gain for your article. --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 15:10, 11 January 2010 (UTC)
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== [[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion|AfD]] nomination of [[Samuel Sevian]] ==
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== Sheikh Asif bin Muhammad Iqbal ==
Well, thanks very much, but how do I deserve it? All I did was reverting blanking, without doing anything to mark it as a potential hoax or to alert anyone about it. [[User:Nyttend|Nyttend]] ([[User talk:Nyttend|talk]]) 19:25, 18 January 2010 (UTC)
:The blanking was already a couple of days old when you reverted it. And a nearly one-year-old abandoned article (if I remember correctly) was nominated for deletion only hours after you reverted vandalism on it. Think of the barnstar as a thank you for your recent changes work in general :-) --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 01:55, 19 January 2010 (UTC)
== Article Cleanup ==
Just a quick note to say Thank you SO much for you help. The guidance is much appreciated!! If only I had asked before I went through ebay auctions trying to read cover titles off DVDs to get a full list. Ha! :) I have another question for you. I have recently inherited some very old books and pamphlet type pieces from my great grandmother. I'm wondering if any of the information would be something appropriate to submitting on wikipedia? i.e.: There is a book on tatting instruction. (a method for making types of lace) I see that wikipedia has an article on tatting. It covers types of tatting and how the stitches are written in patterns. But I see no "how to" instructional notations as to how to perform the individual stitches. Would adding this be considered beneficial or inappropriate for wiki?
[[User:Freddie.Bauer|Freddie.Bauer]] ([[User talk:Freddie.Bauer|talk]]) 01:05, 19 January 2010 (UTC)
:You can use those books as sources, but make sure you cite them properly (to make sure no one suspects [[WP:OR|original research]]). See [[WP:CIT]] for the technicalities; no need to fill all blanks, just the ones that are relevant. Also, please note that Wikipedia is not a [[WP:NOT#HOWTO|how-to guide]]. That doesn't mean the information you have is unwanted, just that it has to be presented in a way that does not imply that you're writing an instruction manual or a recipe book. --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 01:19, 19 January 2010 (UTC)
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== Aloha Blanchardb... ==
Aloha Blanchardb...
Thanks for your notice on my "Hawaiian Music of Israel Kamakawiwoole" submission. I presume that any topic on "Hawaiian Music" or "Israel Kamakawiwoole" at this point would be considered covered on Wikipedia. I did write the content of the article so it is my original composition. Is there anything I can do to modify the contribution to make it acceptable..?
If not do I need to do anything else or will it just be deleated at this point in due course..?
Thanks for you reply,
Michael
Michael AngelOh 17:10, 19 January 2010 (UTC) <small><span class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:Michael-angeloh|Michael-angeloh]] ([[User talk:Michael-angeloh|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Michael-angeloh|contribs]]) </span></small><!-- Template:Unsigned --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
:Since Israel Kamakawiwoole is primarily known for Hawaiian music, there should not be, under any circumstances, an article on his Hawaiian music that is separate from the article on him. Note that this concern is the deletion rationale here. So, instead of writing a separate article, you should incorporate the information in the article [[Israel Kamakawiwoole]]. --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 17:20, 19 January 2010 (UTC)
'''Aloha Blanchardb...'''
Thanks for your reply... I guess I'll need to do a bit more reading and research about incorporating content in the article [[Israel Kamakawiwoole]].
'''''In the meantime do I need to do anything else or will my contribution just be deleated automatically at this point..?'''''
'''Thank you kindly,
Michael'''
Michael AngelOh 17:30, 19 January 2010 (UTC)
:Yes, your contribution will probably deleted. So the best thing to do would be to just pick up some information in it and try to find a proper place for it in the main article. --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 17:53, 19 January 2010 (UTC)
'''Aloha Blanchardb...'''
Thanks for your reply... Now there's some kind of notice about possible copyright violation which is inaccurate...
'''''Would it be prudent for me to voluntarily delete the article on my own at this point..?'''''
'''Thank you kindly,
Michael'''
Michael AngelOh 18:03, 19 January 2010 (UTC) <small><span class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:Michael-angeloh|Michael-angeloh]] ([[User talk:Michael-angeloh|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Michael-angeloh|contribs]]) </span></small><!-- Template:Unsigned --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
:Technically, it can't be done: only an [[WP:ADMIN|administrator]] can delete articles. But yes, you can tag it with a {{tl|db-author}} template. Alternatively, I suggest you ''[[WP:MOVE|move]]'' the article to your [[WP:UP|userspace]] as a "work in progress" although technically it would be more of a repository of information to be integrated. If you need help with the technicalities of that, just ask me, and I can do it for you. --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 18:09, 19 January 2010 (UTC)
'''Aloha Blanchardb...'''
Well I did save the article on my hard drive and was able to remove the content on the page although the notices are still there. So whenever you wish you can complete the deletion. I apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your time with me...
'''Thank you kindly for your assistance,
Michael'''
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== V/Line ==
If you look at the other railway stations in the V/Line network, you can see that they have larger text on the station signs, as they appear like this in real life. <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/58.96.79.106|58.96.79.106]] ([[User talk:58.96.79.106|talk]]) 03:25, 20 January 2010 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
:I think there should be a Wikipedia-wide consensus about that. If the consensus states that it can be done this way, the formatting should be part of a custom-made template, not repeated in every individual article. --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 04:19, 20 January 2010 (UTC)
== Re, [[User:Quiet and discreet]] ==
Re, [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk%3ADaedalus969&diff=338903489&oldid=338877599 your message], I was pointed out to that edit by another user off-wiki, and as I skimmed it, well.. I never got half-way through. I immediately saw that it was a violation of [[WP:FORUM]] and reverted it, not to mention BLP(I saw this after checking out the history tab). I never saw the date, but, now that I look at it ....... c.c; oops >.> .. Oh well.~ Thanks for the note either way. :D — '''[[User:Daedalus969|<span style="color:Green;">Dæ</span>]][[User talk:Daedalus969|<span style="color:Blue;">dαlus</span>]]<sup> [[Special:Contributions/Daedalus969|<span style="color:Green;">Contribs</span>]]</sup>''' 05:44, 20 January 2010 (UTC)
== Speedy deletion declined: [[:Minisaga]] ==
Hello Blanchardb. I am just letting you know that I declined the speedy deletion of [[:Minisaga]], a page you tagged for speedy deletion, because of the following concern: '''G12: Other website is clearly a Wikipedia mirror.''' Thank you. — [[User:Malik Shabazz|Malik Shabazz]] <sup>[[User talk:Malik Shabazz|Talk]]</sup>/<sub>[[Special:Contributions/Malik Shabazz|Stalk]]</sub> 06:20, 21 January 2010 (UTC)
== Speedy deletion declined: [[:Elektrotwist]] ==
Hello Blanchardb. I am just letting you know that I declined the speedy deletion of [[:Elektrotwist]], a page you tagged for speedy deletion, because of the following concern: '''Allmusic review is probably enough for A7. PROD or take to AfD if required.''' Thank you. [[User:Ged UK|<span style="color:green;">Ged</span>]][[User talk:Ged UK|<span style="color:orange;">'''''UK'''''</span> ]] 20:32, 21 January 2010 (UTC)
== [[Telesensory Systems]] again ==
You put an advert tag on this article about a year ago, and I finally had a chance to address it. I used [[Freedom_Scientific]], a company in the same field, as a model. Please review the changes and remove the tag if you are satisfied. Thanks. [[User:Robsavoie|Robsavoie]] ([[User talk:Robsavoie|talk]]) 22:48, 23 January 2010 (UTC)
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|On [[Wikipedia:Recent_additions#January 25 2010|January 25, 2010]], '''[[:Template:Did you know|Did you know?]]''' was updated with a fact from the article '''''[[Shish taouk (Montreal)]]''''', which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits your article got while on the front page <small>([[User:Rjanag/Pageview stats|here's how]], [http://stats.grok.se/en/201001/Shish_taouk_(Montreal) quick check] )</small> and add it to [[WP:DYKSTATS|DYKSTATS]] if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the [[:Template talk:Did you know|Did you know? talk page]].
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== Freemasonry ==
Calling someone a Freemason isn't an attack anymore than calling someone a Knight of Columbus or a Rabbi. I replaced the attack tag with a <nowiki>{{db-hoax}}</nowiki> tag because Bill Gates is an agnostic, and joining Freemasonry requires a belief in some sort of deity. [[User:Ian.thomson|Ian.thomson]] ([[User talk:Ian.thomson|talk]]) 19:17, 26 January 2010 (UTC)
== "Imam Thug" ==
Fun fact: User "Exit404," creator of the article "Imam Thug" you tagged for speedy deletion, is an account created by someone representing "Global 360." Some tiny marketing/promotional company. He created an article for "Imam Thug" about an hour ago, but it was speedily deleted and his account was blocked after his userpage advertised him as marketing and promotion. Cheers! [[User:AlexHOUSE|AlexHOUSE]] ([[User talk:AlexHOUSE|talk]]) 20:09, 26 January 2010 (UTC)
== Wikiout ==
{{tmbox | image=none | text ='''First Annual Wikiout.''' In order to give our vandalism, new page and spam patrollers a well deserved day off, it is suggested that all edit patrollers take a 1 day vacation from editing Wikipedia, on Thursday, April 1, 2010. <sub>''(No, this is NOT an [[April Fools]] Joke)''</sub> Go out, enjoy the spring weather, and give your wrist a break from using that mouse! Please pass this message along to other patrollers by adding <nowiki>{{subst:User:Wuhwuzdat/Wikiout}} ~~~~</nowiki> to their talk pages}} [[User:Wuhwuzdat|<span style="color:#21421E; font-family:Papyrus;">'''Wuh'''</span>]][[User talk:Wuhwuzdat|<span style="color:#CC7722; font-family:Papyrus;">'''Wuz'''</span>]][[Special:Contributions/Wuhwuzdat|<span style="color:#AA0022; font-family:Papyrus;">'''Dat'''</span>]] 05:51, 1 February 2010 (UTC)
== [[Brainbench]] ==
Hi. The link in the afd template leads to the afd in 2006, not the current afd. Don't know why it happened or how to fix it, but perhaps you do. --''[[User:Pink Bull|<span style="font-family:Verdana;color: #FF1493">Pink</span>]][[User talk:Pink Bull|<span style="font-family:Verdana;color: #FF1493">Bull</span>]]'' 19:08, 1 February 2010 (UTC)
:That was my attempt to fix an earlier mistake of mine. It's fixed now. Thanks for the heads up. --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 19:11, 1 February 2010 (UTC)
== 5 Days ==
Hi, Blanchardb. I noticed your involvement on [[5 Days: How I Survived Hurricane Katrina]]. [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=5_Days%3A_How_I_Survived_Hurricane_Katrina&action=historysubmit&diff=341356961&oldid=341355188 This] isn't a very productive way of removing spam links. Leaving the article with the text "spam removed" doesn't really support the point of an encyclopedia. I think it would be better to just delete the offending links altogether. I know how frustrating spammers can be, but we should always leave the articles in as good shape as we can, don't you think? [[User:WikiDan61|<span style="color:green;">WikiDan61</span>]]<sup>[[User talk:WikiDan61|ChatMe!]]</sup><sub>[[Special:Contributions/WikiDan61|ReadMe!!]]</sub> 22:39, 1 February 2010 (UTC)
:This falls under a category similar to what I had in mind a couple of months ago when I created the {{tl|Contact info}} template. But now that you mention it, feel free to nominate said template for deletion. I have just edited the template's doc section to insert a warning against abusive usage of it, and I will start looking for such misuse of my template. --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 23:01, 1 February 2010 (UTC)
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== Speedy deletion of articles - schools? ==
I noticed that in May of 2009 you nominated an article for speedy deletion about a school on Barbados written by user [[User:Mikevf|Mikevf]] ([[User talk:Mikevf|talk]]). The user argued that the template for speedy deletion specifically says that schools do not meet the requirements for speedy deletion. Well, I read an article on [[St. Elizabeth Seton School Naples Florida]] and found it completely un-noteworthy. However, the warnings on the speedy deletion template forced me NOT to nominate it for deletion. Could you give me some guidance here? [[User:Akuvar|Akuvar]] ([[User talk:Akuvar|talk]]) 00:12, 10 February 2010 (UTC)
:Speedy deletion ([[WP:CSD]]) is deletion without discussion, and is used only on articles that meet specific criteria. For articles that do ''not'' meet such criteria yet are still unworthy of inclusion, there are two more processes. There is proposed deletion ([[WP:PROD]]) which consists of one editor inserting a template explaining he wants an article deleted and why, and if no one objects within seven days the article gets deleted. If that fails, there is Articles for Deletion ([[WP:AFD]]) which consists of initiating a discussion meant to reach a rough consensus on whether or not the article should be deleted. For these two processes, all reasonable requests will be considered without need to invoke a specific criterion.
:If you need more information, I will be happy to help. --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 02:15, 10 February 2010 (UTC)
::I see those processes, thanks. I still don't get the school exclusion. Are schools allowed to be listed even though they do not meet eligibility for noteworthiness? Since posting, I have searched for several schools in my area, and I have found a lot of them, and 99% of them do not list anything noteable about the school itself. The CSD wording specifically excludes schools, and I am trying to get to the bottom of it. Are schools allowed to be in the encyclopedia even if they are not noteable? [[User:Akuvar|Akuvar]] ([[User talk:Akuvar|talk]]) 23:45, 10 February 2010 (UTC)
:There is no accepted notability guideline specific to schools, but historically, secondary schools (or equivalents) have passed deletion discussions while grammar schools have failed. --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 02:37, 11 February 2010 (UTC)
::OK, that gives me something to work with. If I run across a grammar school with no noteability, should I use the CSD template or something else? Or do you advise me just leaving them be for now? [[User:Akuvar|Akuvar]] ([[User talk:Akuvar|talk]]) 16:31, 11 February 2010 (UTC)
:Since it is true that [[WP:CSD]] does not apply to schools, then the first course of action would be to follow the (very simple) procedure at [[WP:PROD]]. Should that fail, the more complicated [[WP:AFD]] procedure should be your next step. --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 03:23, 12 February 2010 (UTC)
== Legal threat ==
Yeah, sure. You cannot even get my name right on my web page. One thing though is that I am extremely litigious. And unless your attorneys are better than my attorneys, you could find yourself in a bind for several years. Believe me, I can say from experience that you would not like it at all. So don't touch my page except to correct my name. Got that? Besides, I seriously doubt that you can defend Wikipedia from Canada. These people over here are begging for money because they are broke. I can practically shut the whole thing down, if you want to try me. And I will do it too. So back off. Now, I am a religious author. I write my books for the paranoid and parapsychological conspiracy people who won't hear the truth of God's Word any other way. Knowing all that, let us see if you "call my bluff", which is no bluff at all. And straighten up my name! Russell Dan Smith <small><span class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:Russelldansmith|Russelldansmith]] ([[User talk:Russelldansmith|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Russelldansmith|contribs]]) 04:45, 11 February 2010 (UTC)</span></small><!-- Template:Unsigned --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
:Please read [[WP:LEGAL]]. --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 03:05, 12 February 2010 (UTC)
== Human Innovation Prizes ==
Hi Blanchardb. You deleted the Kartik_Gada_Humanitarian_Innovation_Prizes article. On reflection I'm not sure whether I was completely neutral and whether I provided comprehensive information. Is there a way I can look at the deleted text? I couldn't find the option. On to other matters - I do feel that the $150.000 prize for scientific solutions to two difficult problems is noteworthy. However it's balanced out by the fact that the prize is very new and unlike many other prize pages no teams had openly announced their participation, goals nor history and there has not been a lot of coverage (apart from Make magazine [a reputable magazine] and some partner sites). Any good tips what to watch out for? Or whether it would be prudent to wait for more action around the prize? Thanks in advance! <small><span class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:Tharapita|Tharapita]] ([[User talk:Tharapita|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Tharapita|contribs]]) 21:07, 15 February 2010 (UTC)</span></small><!-- Template:Unsigned --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
:Although I nominated your article for speedy deletion, I am not an administrator, and I did not perform the actual deletion. That was done by {{admin|Chase me ladies, I'm the Cavalry}}. He/she can email you the text of the deleted article.
:Please be aware that, in addition to the neutrality concern, there was also a [[WP:N|notability]] concern, that is, the contest should be mentioned non-trivially in [[WP:RS|reliable third-party sources]] before Wikipedia can have an article about it. That is to say, Wikipedia being a [[WP:PRIMARY|tertiary]] reference, its content must be based on sources at least one step removed from the subject of its articles. So if your goal is to tell the world about the existence of these prizes, then Wikipedia is not the right place to do that. --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 00:35, 16 February 2010 (UTC)
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== J-Ethinomics ==
Hello, you either prodded or endorsed prod on [[J-Ethinomics]]. The article creator left a note on the article talk page indicating that deletion is not uncontroversial. Therefore, I have opened an AfD discussion at [[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/J-Ethinomics]]. Please opine at that discussion. Thanks! —<span style="color:#808080">[[User:Kuyabribri|'''KuyaBriBri''']]</span><sup><span style="color:#008080">[[User_Talk:Kuyabribri|''Talk'']]</span></sup> 17:14, 16 February 2010 (UTC)
== AfD: TNN'S Alternative Lunch ==
Hello there,
While I understand the concerns of notability regarding the article and your point that I did not go to great lengths to discuss the radio station itself, I would like to point out that the article about the radio program Loveline, is very similar to my article, and that article does not go into great detail about the station it is carried on. That article is about the program itself, and it's hosts.
The emphasis of my article is not necessarily about the station, but about the program itself, and the hosts,(Jim Alvarez is not considered a guest host, but is the producer and permanent host, and the co host Lydia Belton, is considered a permanent fixture, and both are notable persons in their own right).
I have read the notability requirements, and feel that I have met those standards. I do, however, appreciate any guidance regarding how I might go about improving the article to effectively address your concerns.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
[[User:Scarlett Lee|Scarlett Lee]] ([[User talk:Scarlett Lee|talk]]) 01:38, 17 February 2010 (UTC)Scarlett Lee
:For a start, the [[WP:GNG|most basic notability criterion]] speaks of ''significant coverage in [[Wikipedia:Reliable sources|reliable sources]] that are [[Wikipedia:Independent sources|independent]] of the subject''. Showing that such coverage exists would be the first step to save the article from deletion. --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 01:43, 17 February 2010 (UTC)
:Also, please do not use spaces to indent the first line of each paragraph, as you did when you posted your concern here. That forces the reader to edit your entries to remove them just so we can read what you're saying. --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 01:45, 17 February 2010 (UTC)
== Laree Slack ==
Dear Mr. Blanchard:
You have nominated the page titled "Laree Slack" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laree_Slack) for deletion. I felt compelled to write that page because I have seen numerous reports about Christians killing their children during corporal punishment.
It is probably true that the "Caution" I included on the page about Laree is not the kind of advice that is usually found in an encyclopedia. I nevertheless believe that the page about Laree should remain in Wikipedia. We Christians have a duty to protect children from being beaten to death in the name of our God. [[User:MementoLaree|MementoLaree]] ([[User talk:MementoLaree|talk]]) 03:16, 17 February 2010 (UTC)
:Answered at [[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Laree Slack|the relevant AfD page]]. --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 10:35, 17 February 2010 (UTC)
== PROD declined for [[Tupelo Chain Sex]] ==
I have removed the {{tl|prod}} tag from [[Tupelo Chain Sex]], which you proposed for deletion. I'm leaving this message here to notify you about it. Rationale constesting the removal of the tag is on the article's [[Talk:Tupelo Chain Sex|talk page]]. If you still think the article should be deleted, please don't add the {{tl|prod}} template back to the article. Instead, feel free to list it at [[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion]]. Thanks! --[[User:Quartermaster|Quartermaster]] ([[User talk:Quartermaster|talk]]) 09:02, 17 February 2010 (UTC)<!-- [[Template:Deprod]] -->
:I understand your use of {{tl|prod}} on the [[Tupelo Chain Sex]] article which has spurred me to add some additional citations bolstering their notability. Specifically, reviews of the group by the [[Los Angeles Times]] and [[Washington Post]]. Let me know if this raises the article to a level with which you are comfortable. --[[User:Quartermaster|Quartermaster]] ([[User talk:Quartermaster|talk]]) 14:44, 17 February 2010 (UTC)
::The references you added pass [[WP:RS]] and show that this band qualifies under [[WP:MUSIC]]. Expect no further action from me. --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 03:06, 18 February 2010 (UTC)
== Sublime Text (Editor) proposed for deletion ==
Hi Blanchardb!
Please state your reasons, why you think that the article [[Sublime Text]] has "no assertion of notability". If that was so, than I think that problably half of all articles on text editors should be deleted as well. I think that with software the requirements for notability are very low and the editor in question has enough notability just because of being an actually existing editor, still being developed, and therefore useful as a piece of information to anybody searching for text editors.
Since the prod-tag should not be replaced, once somebody deleted it, I want to give you the chance first, to give me a really good reason for it's lack of notability. Maybe I overlooked something. But if you cannot convince me, then I will delete this tag.
Kind regards, [[User:Autocart|Autocart]] ([[User talk:Autocart|talk]]) 14:23, 17 February 2010 (UTC)
:[[WP:N|Notability]], by our definition, implies that the subject of an article has been discussed in a non-trivial fashion in [[WP:RS|reliable third-party references]] that are independent of the subject. Not ''will eventually be.'' Has ''already'' been.
:You should be aware that due to its nature, Wikipedia does not, and cannot, apply its policies consistently as it should (lots of stuff fall through the cracks), but if other articles on text editors also fail the notability test, then it is only a matter of time before they, too, get deleted. Because of this, we cannot consider the existence of other articles on similar products to be a valid argument in deletion discussions, except with regard to the outcome of deletion discussions (if any) on said articles. --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 00:49, 18 February 2010 (UTC)
== Summary of Unconfined Vapour Cloud Explosions ==
Hi, it's me again. See my comment above under J-Ethinomics. Same applies here; see [[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Summary of Unconfined Vapour Cloud Explosions]]. —<span style="color:#808080">[[User:Kuyabribri|'''KuyaBriBri''']]</span><sup><span style="color:#008080">[[User_Talk:Kuyabribri|''Talk'']]</span></sup> 18:33, 18 February 2010 (UTC)
== Etisalat (Sri Lanka) ==
Thanks for pointing out the issues. I should have waited till I have more public info.
I will be able to expand this within just a few days as reliable sources start publishing them.
So is it ok to have a separate page when I have expanded this sufficiently ?
Thanks again
[[User:Smgunasekara|csesl]] ([[User talk:Smgunasekara|talk]]) 15:33, 22 February 2010 (UTC)
:''Sourced'' sufficiently would be more important. Please see our guidelines on [[WP:RS|reliable sources]]. --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 15:35, 22 February 2010 (UTC)
::(EC) As Sri Lanka's first mobile telco, and one of the current "big 5" in the country, Etisalat (formerly Tigo and Celtel before that) passes notability criteria. I'm going to rewrite the article a bit as a stub. --[[User:Snowolfd4|'''<span style="color:#9696A0; font-family:Tahoma;">snowolf<span style="color:#0A0096;">D4</span></span>''']] <sup>( [[User_Talk:Snowolfd4|'''<span style="color:#339966;">talk</span>''']] / [[Special:Emailuser/Snowolfd4|<span style="color:#CC0099;"> @</span>]] )</sup> 15:38, 22 February 2010 (UTC)
Ok. I will expand and add reliable sources once more info becomes available from sources as per the guidelines.
[[User:Smgunasekara|csesl]] ([[User talk:Smgunasekara|talk]]) 15:42, 22 February 2010 (UTC)
== Speedy deletion declined: [[:Samah anwar]] ==
Hello Blanchardb. I am just letting you know that I declined the speedy deletion of [[:Samah anwar]], a page you tagged for speedy deletion, because of the following concern: '''Actress in various movies.''' Thank you. ''[[User:WereSpielChequers|<span style="color:DarkGreen">Ϣere</span>]][[User talk:WereSpielChequers|<span style="color:DarkRed">Spiel</span>]]<span style="color:DarkOrange">Chequers</span>'' 16:52, 22 February 2010 (UTC)
:That's okay, then. I've inserted my usual long-term notability concern tags. --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 16:56, 22 February 2010 (UTC)
::That's fine. I've changed one of them to unreferencedBLP as presumably she is still alive. ''[[User:WereSpielChequers|<span style="color:DarkGreen">Ϣere</span>]][[User talk:WereSpielChequers|<span style="color:DarkRed">Spiel</span>]]<span style="color:DarkOrange">Chequers</span>'' 17:00, 22 February 2010 (UTC)
== Guildford Cathedral ==
I had loaded the article intended to be called "The exterior sculpture of Guildford Cathedral" under the heading "The exterior of Guildford Cathedral". I have now corrected my mistake and hope you will agree that a merger into the main "Guildford Cathedral" article would not be appropriate. Is it okay if I remove your suggestion? Many thanks[[User:Weglinde|Weglinde]] ([[User talk:Weglinde|talk]]) 17:09, 22 February 2010 (UTC)
:I've seen on your talk page that the merger I proposed would not be uncontroversial, so I'll stay out of the debate. However, I made another change to the article title, one that was required for the sake of Wikipedia-wide consistency. You should also summarize your article into the main one regardless of the outcome of the merger discussion. --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 02:27, 23 February 2010 (UTC)
== Guildford Cathedral ==
Many thanks [[User:Weglinde|Weglinde]] ([[User talk:Weglinde|talk]]) 07:47, 23 February 2010 (UTC)
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== Amy Sanders ==
I removed your prod on [[Amy Sanders]] as she just barely meets the letter of [[WP:ATHLETE]] having played a whopping 9 minutes over 6 games for the [[Detroit Shock]] of the [[WNBA]] in 2007. —<span style="color:#808080">[[User:Kuyabribri|'''KuyaBriBri''']]</span><sup><span style="color:#008080">[[User_Talk:Kuyabribri|''Talk'']]</span></sup> 18:29, 24 February 2010 (UTC)
== [[Schedule compression]] ==
I seconded your motion, but I will agree to a merger into [[Time management]]. [[User:Bearian|Bearian]] ([[User talk:Bearian|talk]]) 21:00, 25 February 2010 (UTC)
== Bruna Caram article needs references. Details please ==
Blanchardb,
Please give more details on the quotes, sources and references that are needed for the [[Bruna Caram]] article. Right now I've got no clue what I'm supposed to add.
P.s. There is only 1 quote (with source) in the article. Which references are missing?
Beste regards,
@jeand99
--[[User:Jeand99|Jeand99]] ([[User talk:Jeand99|talk]]) 09:05, 26 February 2010 (UTC)
:Basically, every assertion that can be disputed in the article (like, for example, the awards she won) must be backed up from [[WP:RS|reliable sources]]. Right now only a quote is so referenced.
:Please keep in mind that your article does not have a deletion tag at this point, but if you cannot back up this person's notability assertion using third-party references, it is only a matter of time before someone inserts a deletion tag. --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 00:48, 27 February 2010 (UTC)
== Deletion of Bohdi Sanders Page ==
Hello Blanchardb,
I am new to all of this and this is my first post/article. I wish to protest the deletion of the Bohdi Sanders article that I posted. I thought that I provide ample references for this information and do not understand why it is to be deleted. Everything that I posted is accurate. Mr. Sanders is a notable martial artist who has actually been nominated for the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame this summer and his books are widely read and highly reviewed. Please let me know what I need to change or do to the article to avoid all of my work being deleted.
I went in and made a couple of changes, but I am not sure what you are looking for...
Thank you,
SoutherSage <small><span class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:SouthernSage|SouthernSage]] ([[User talk:SouthernSage|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/SouthernSage|contribs]]) 22:32, 26 February 2010 (UTC)</span></small><!-- Template:Unsigned --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
:Accuracy was not the problem, and in fact was never questioned. [[WP:N|Notability]] was (please click on the link). Notability is the make-or-break criterion by which Wikipedia decides whether a certain person should be covered in the encyclopedia. So Mr. Sanders was nominated for the martial arts hall of fame? You need to mention that in the article and back it up from a [[WP:RS|reliable third-party source]]. His books are read and reviewed? Back it up with the kind of reference that didn't let Mr. Sanders have a say in what it says.
:If Mr. Sanders's notability cannot be backed up, then Wikipedia cannot have an article on him, regardless of whether the article is accurate. --<span style="background:#CC1010;color:#FFA0A0">''' Blanchardb''' </span>-<small><sup><span style="color:#A62428">[[User:Blanchardb|Me]]•[[User Talk:Blanchardb|MyEars]]•[[Special:Contributions/Blanchardb|MyMouth]]</span></sup></small>- timed 00:54, 27 February 2010 (UTC)
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