User talk:Catfish Jim and the soapdish/Archive 11

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Dear Catfish Jim, et al - A question regarding sources and citations.

I've encountered a major edit, written in English, which is based upon French language sources. The editor has provided page numbers, implying that other editors can read French. How is an English-only speaker/reader to verify the source material?

Moreover, would it be appropriate for the editor to include the passage from the source? In French? Or the English translation? What are the WikiRules that apply here? Perhaps you can refer me someone who knows if you are not familiar with the issue. 36hourblock (talk) 20:50, 29 March 2014 (UTC)

Hi... personally I find no problem in referencing foreign language sources. References are there to support statements rather than as a source of further reading for the general audience.

Jim

and the soapdish 21:43, 29 March 2014 (UTC)

Leahtwosaints has been quite ill, but is able to occasionally access a computer again, and has requested that anyone interested contact her. Please see her talk page for more information, and thanks, Ruhrfisch _><>°^° 03:21, 11 April 2014 (UTC)

Hi. I've opened a GAR on the Carnoustie article for which you are the main contributor. I have concerns that it does not quite meet current GA criteria regarding prose, focus, sourcing and several MoS issues; if you're interested, see Talk:Carnoustie/GA2 for more details. I think all the main information is present and sourced, and is presented appropriately; the article does, however, need a stiff copy-edit. SilkTork ^{✔Tea time} 21:01, 3 May 2014 (UTC)

Hello there, a proposal regarding pre-adminship review has been raised at Village pump by Anna Frodesiak. Your comments

Do you have the back of the card to perhaps suggest a date?Sfan00 IMG (talk) 21:03, 9 July 2014 (UTC)

Thanks. Sfan00 IMG (talk) 22:24, 9 July 2014 (UTC)

Wasn't there like a board of directors at one point or something, I read somewhere there was I can't remember where but they are a group of people who help outside of Wikipedia via email. I cannot for the life of me remember but I know they were apart of Wikipedia.

Also, I prefer it if you blocked me for 24 hours for violating the 3RVT as it is not fair that only Ryulong gets blocked, as I did it too and it is only my first offense.

Bumblebee9999 (talk

) 12:02, 25 July 2014 (UTC)

There is the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees, but you wouldn't contact them for anything like this. Resolution of matters like this is up to Wikipedia admins. I don't think there would be anything to gain from blocking you. As a newcomer, you can be forgiven not being completely aware of the rules.

Jim

and the soapdish 12:05, 25 July 2014 (UTC)

Oh, okay. Was just wondering. It is not only that, I personally worry about what Ryūlóng may do when he gets unblocked and I am actually scared because of how bad this situation got to where I may not sign on anymore. I am that scared of him. I do not want or need this so I don't know what else to do and it would just make me feel better. I may just semi-retire the account and not come on as much anymore.

Bumblebee9999 (talk

) 12:10, 25 July 2014 (UTC)

Also you may want to let it be known on Ryulong's talk page that you suggested that I avoid interacting with him.

Bumblebee9999 (talk

) 12:20, 25 July 2014 (UTC)

Can you try to block him? I think he obvious disruptive editing from Ghost Stories (Coldplay album) to User talk:Kww. 183.171.166.243 (talk) 17:27, 25 July 2014 (UTC)

It looks like a difference of opinion more than anything else.

Jim

and the soapdish 17:37, 25 July 2014 (UTC)

Thank you for your recent edit on

Racial discrimination? Don't even go there.

Jim

and the soapdish 21:29, 25 July 2014 (UTC)

Pardon me sir, if you find the statement “Racial discrimination” offensive. I pledge my loyalty to you sir. You can confirm my claim on the notable Nigerian biochemist (Taofeek Olakunle Ajiboye) using the search engine as a tool for notability verification. Perphaps it might convince you sir. Once again, accept my unresearved apology sir. Thanks(

I already did. There are tens of thousands of biochemists out there... one test of notability is whether he has his own wikipedia article. Does he?

Jim

and the soapdish 23:07, 25 July 2014 (UTC)

Thank you sir. Perhaps I will work on that at my leisure. But am still busy with

I have an issue concerning his behavior in regard to the dispute with

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Bumblebee9999 (talk

) 04:01, 26 July 2014 (UTC)

@

Bumblebee9999:. Do not worry about it. As opposed to some of the blood letting and knock-down, drag-out fights I've been in on Wikipedia, I am definitely not losing sleep over this one. Unfortunately, this stuff/drama comes with being an editor as much as we wish it was not so. Don't let it stop you from editing. If an issue becomes too much to deal with, move on to something else which needs editing. VMS Mosaic (talk

) 04:29, 26 July 2014 (UTC)

Before this spirals again, Ryulong did not create a new account to post to your talk page. That was some troll, impersonating Ryulong, wishing to stir up more drama. --NeilN ^{talk to me} 20:35, 26 July 2014 (UTC)

This is correct. I did not make a new account. It was someone else who was trying to get my goat. And I am an established editor, former administrator, and prolific content contributor who just thought that your article wasn't up to snuff.—Ryūlóng (琉竜) 20:38, 26 July 2014 (UTC)

There is plenty of evidence that the Carl's were part of the Picts tribe. Why deny it? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Carltf (talk • contribs) 01:46, 28 July 2014 (UTC)

I was edit conflicted twice when making this post, but you should review this an re-weigh it. Ryulong has been told time and time again that his behavior is unacceptable. Ryulong's behavior is a long-standing issue, but he was recently blocked for it. Particularly of note is the block on April 16th. Though the block for "Continuing to revert another user's talk page after being advised not to and that a block would follow" on Feb 4th is telling because right after that block he had to be blocked AGAIN on the 6th for continued disruptive editing! And those blocks followed barely a month after a two-week block for mass violation of 9RR and over 100 reverts of another editor Ryulong was in a conflict with. Ryulong was also aware that his behavior was problematic on July 18th with the last block. Harmony944 is not a sock - so Ryulong's unblock to fight a vandal may be misinterpreted - but he is clearly aware of the correct procedure for dealing with these disputes. More concerning is that Ryulong was being deliberately disruptive in trying to delete a page that the user had JUST created and decided to also put up

I gave him the benefit of the doubt on this occasion. I will be monitoring the situation.

Jim

and the soapdish 17:27, 25 July 2014 (UTC)

Thanks, that's all I can ask. I've been avoiding the A&M and Japanese culture sections for quite some time because of the petty conflicts which pop up. Its much more quiet on architectural and historic places, parks, diners, food and such. Awesome user name by the way! ChrisGualtieri (talk) 17:35, 25 July 2014 (UTC)

What is your problem Chris?

WP:BLAR isn't policy. And these "hundreds of reverts" were to stop someone who was subsequently banned for the edits that I was reverting in the first place.—Ryūlóng (琉竜

) 14:26, 26 July 2014 (UTC)

If you are monitoring the situation, you may wish to have a look at Ryulong's Afd nomination here: Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/David W. Horvitz and my comment thereon. --Edcolins (talk) 19:19, 3 August 2014 (UTC)

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