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Wikimedia NYC Meetup- "Queens Open History Edit-a-Thon" at Queens Library! Friday December 6
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Please join Queens Open History Edit-a-Thon on December 6, 2013! Everyone gather at Queens Library to further Wikipedia's local outreach for borough articles on the history and the communities. Drop-ins welcome 10am-7pm!--Pharos (talk) ~~~~~ |
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Saturday: NYC Art And Feminism Wikipedia Editathon
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Please join Wikipedia "Art and Feminism Editathon" @ Eyebeam on Saturday February 1, 2014, an event aimed at collaboratively expanding Wikipedia articles covering Art and Feminism, and the biographies of women artists! There are also regional events that day in Brooklyn, Westchester County, and the Hudson Valley.
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Upcoming Saturday events - March 1: Harlem History Editathon and March 8: NYU Law Editathon
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GOCE February blitz wrapup
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Hi, im GenericBobJoe, you sent my IP address a warning for vandalism, the page that I apparently vandalized said the vandalism was in 2007. I got the computer with this IP last year, and I don't think teaneck is gay. I seriously do not know why this is happening. You should TempBan me from editing for now, maybe one day, and i'll see what's wrong with this computer. If this keeps happening,or if you might know anything about this, please reply. -GenericBobJoe
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Saturday April 30: Contemporary Art of the Middle East and North Africa @ Guggenheim
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  You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-9pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop at NYU ITP Tisch School of the Arts (4th floor) at 721 Broadway in Manhattan. We will include a look at the organization and planning for our chapter, and expanding volunteer roles for both regular Wikipedia editors and new participants. We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming edit-a-thons, museum and library projects, education initiatives, and other outreach activities. We welcome the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from all educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects. After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery!
We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) ~~~~~ P.S. You are also invited to Wikipedia Asian Month Edit-a-thon @ Metropolitan Museum of Art on Sunday November 19! | |
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ANI NOTICE
There is currently a discussion at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Rusf10 (talk • contribs)
January 2018
Your recent editing history at Mater Dei High School (New Jersey) shows that you are currently engaged in an edit war. To resolve the content dispute, please do not revert or change the edits of others when you are reverted. Instead of reverting, please use the talk page to work toward making a version that represents consensus among editors. The best practice at this stage is to discuss, not edit-war. See BRD for how this is done. If discussions reach an impasse, you can then post a request for help at a relevant noticeboard or seek dispute resolution. In some cases, you may wish to request temporary page protection.
Being involved in an edit war can result in your being blocked from editing—especially if you violate the three-revert rule, which states that an editor must not perform more than three reverts on a single page within a 24-hour period. Undoing another editor's work—whether in whole or in part, whether involving the same or different material each time—counts as a revert. Also keep in mind that while violating the three-revert rule often leads to a block, you can still be blocked for edit warring—even if you don't violate the three-revert rule—should your behavior indicate that you intend to continue reverting repeatedly. Doug Weller talk 15:25, 28 January 2018 (UTC)
- Doug Weller, my recent edit history shows that I've added sources to address concerns raised by previous editors about content that his been in the article for almost seven years; your recent edit history shows that you simplyrefusing to address the issues raised about failing to comply with WP:BRD. Yur patently bad faith claim of "edit warring" only undermines any credibility or legitimacy that you might have at this article. If you won't discuss issues and prefer to do your edit warring via template, you accomplish nothing. If you want to discuss the issue, head to the article's talk page. The conversation is over here if this is the best you can do to legitimize the removal of sourced content without discussion. Alansohn (talk) 15:31, 28 January 2018 (UTC)
- It's not a bad faith claim, you're at 3RR. BRD isn't even a guideline. I've raised the general issue at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Schools#When is it appropriate for material about a teacher sexually assaulting a pupil to be in the school's article. That it happened isn't a reason to include it in the school's article unless there is evidence that the school was at fault. And you haven't shown that. Doug Weller talk 15:41, 28 January 2018 (UTC)
Nomination of Mount Olivet Cemetery, Newark for deletion
A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Mount Olivet Cemetery, Newark is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.
The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Mount Olivet Cemetery, Newark until a consensus is reached, and anyone is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.
Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion notice from the top of the article. Mangoe (talk) 15:44, 29 January 2018 (UTC)
Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan
Hi Alansohn, when you reverted an unsourced claim to Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, you also reverted my edit removing an out-of-place sentence. I discussed it on the article's talk page. Did you mean to revert this also? Leschnei (talk) 03:07, 30 January 2018 (UTC)
- Leschnei, I hadn't intended to reinsert that material. That was unintended. Alansohn (talk) 03:43, 30 January 2018 (UTC)
- Thanks, I'll take it back out. Leschnei (talk) 13:05, 30 January 2018 (UTC)
Books and Bytes - Issue 26
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DYK for Walter M. D. Kern
On 1 February 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Walter M. D. Kern, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that while pushing for the repeal of New Jersey's obscenity laws, Assemblyman Walter Kern argued that "adults should be able to purchase whatever their perverted hearts desire"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Walter M. D. Kern. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Walter M. D. Kern), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
Gatoclass (talk) 05:52, 1 February 2018 (UTC)
DYK for Shanique Speight
On 7 February 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Shanique Speight, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a "near-riot" broke out after Cory Booker cast the deciding vote to seat Shanique Speight as a member of the Newark, New Jersey city council? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Shanique Speight. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Shanique Speight), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 01:52, 7 February 2018 (UTC)
some minor problems with your DYK nomination, please discuss
Hello! Your submission of Michael_F._Adubato at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! --Farang Rak Tham (talk) 14:23, 7 February 2018 (UTC)
- You might want to take a look at the hook, before they remove it...--Farang Rak Tham (Talk) 15:27, 18 February 2018 (UTC)
Disambiguation link notification for February 8
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DYK nomination of Joseph Stamler
Hello! Your submission of Joseph Stamler at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Yoninah (talk) 00:35, 14 February 2018 (UTC)
DYK nomination of Evelyn Terhune
Hello! Your submission of Evelyn Terhune at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Yoninah (talk) 00:55, 14 February 2018 (UTC)
Esther E. Baldwin
Hello. Why did you revert my edit where I added Esther E. Baldwin to the Marlton, New Jersey page in the Notable People section? She was born in the town, and I included a ref to a RS. --Rosiestep (talk) 23:32, 15 February 2018 (UTC)
- Rosiestep, my sincere apologies. A slip of my finger to revert a different article accidentally reverted your change to the Marlton article. Within a minute, the accidental edit was self reverted. Alansohn (talk)
- Perfect. All is well. :) --Rosiestep (talk) 23:45, 15 February 2018 (UTC)
February 21: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC
| Wednesday February 21, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC | |
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 You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-9pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop at Babycastles gallery by 14th Street / Union Square in Manhattan. We will include a look at the organization and planning for our chapter, and expanding volunteer roles for both regular Wikipedia editors and new participants. We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming edit-a-thons, museum and library projects, education initiatives, and other outreach activities. We welcome the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from all educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects. After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery!
We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Megs (talk) 22:19, 16 February 2018 (UTC) P.S. You are also invited to Africa and the Diaspora Edit-a-thon @ Schomburg Center for Black Culture on Saturday February 24! | |
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DYK for Joseph Stamler
On 19 February 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Joseph Stamler, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Joseph Stamler allowed a lawsuit opposing mandatory school sex education to proceed, stating that the U.S. Constitution protects "the one person who is sincere in a conscientious religious conviction"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Joseph Stamler. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Joseph Stamler), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
Alex Shih (talk) 00:03, 19 February 2018 (UTC)
Nomination of James F. Lacey for deletion
A discussion is taking place as to whether the article James F. Lacey is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.
The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/James F. Lacey until a consensus is reached, and anyone is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.
Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion notice from the top of the article. Rusf10 (talk) 05:30, 20 February 2018 (UTC)
Thanks for the review on my nomination for Meteor III. Does it need a green tick mark 
in front of your review so the Promotor can find it. Thanks.--Doug Coldwell (talk) 21:31, 20 February 2018 (UTC)
Nomination of Dennis Levinson for deletion
A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Dennis Levinson is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.
The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Dennis Levinson until a consensus is reached, and anyone is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.
Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion notice from the top of the article. Rusf10 (talk) 18:47, 21 February 2018 (UTC)
I nominated it for a GA, and it was reverted as I am not a significant contributor to the article. You are. Do you think it's ready to be a GA? Vermont | reply here 10:17, 22 February 2018 (UTC)
- Vermont, the article needs to be fleshed out substantially to be GA-ready. I'm happy to work on that. Alansohn (talk) 15:01, 22 February 2018 (UTC)
- I'd like to work with you on that. Do you have IRC? Vermont | reply here 15:49, 22 February 2018 (UTC)
Nomination of Lois A. Cuccinello for deletion
A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Lois A. Cuccinello is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.
The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Lois A. Cuccinello until a consensus is reached, and anyone is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.
Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion notice from the top of the article. Rusf10 (talk) 23:53, 22 February 2018 (UTC)
DYK for Evelyn Terhune
On 23 February 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Evelyn Terhune, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Evelyn Terhune, a member of the U.S. fencing team at the 1960 Summer Olympics, took up the sport on a dare? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Evelyn Terhune. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Evelyn Terhune), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 23 February 2018 (UTC)
Nomination of Gerry P. Little for deletion
A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Gerry P. Little is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.
The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Gerry P. Little until a consensus is reached, and anyone is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.
Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion notice from the top of the article. Rusf10 (talk) 04:39, 23 February 2018 (UTC)
Welcome back?!?!
I hope that you're back editing. There's so much to do from helping me download 2010 Census data for ZCTAs to expanding articles in the area to help combat a rather toxic wave of deletionism. I hope that your recent edits are the start of your return and not just a quick visit. I look forward to hearing from you. Alansohn (talk) 04:34, 23 February 2018 (UTC)
- No sneaking in here for a quick edit, eh?! Haha, I'm not really back. But I can try to help with the ZCTAs. What do you need? --ChrisRuvolo (t) 05:04, 23 February 2018 (UTC)°
- ChrisRuvolo, I'd love to be able to create the same template data for New Jersey ZCTAs to correspond to the same 2010 Census data we created for municipalities and CDPs. Any thoughts? Alansohn (talk) 05:11, 23 February 2018 (UTC)
- I think we're talking about the spreadsheet linked [here](Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_New_Jersey/Archive_5#Census_2010_demographic_and_geographic_data). I'm trying to remember where exactly this waa generated. --ChrisRuvolo (t) 07:22, 23 February 2018 (UTC)
- ChrisRuvolo, I'd love to be able to create the same template data for New Jersey ZCTAs to correspond to the same 2010 Census data we created for municipalities and CDPs. Any thoughts? Alansohn (talk) 05:11, 23 February 2018 (UTC)