User talk:Vandeburgt
I first joined the volunteer editors when I found a lot of sexual vandalism on the walrus page. It's endemic and troublesome, and it's taking a lot of time out of my life now that I see someone is constantly vandalizing that page.
Is there anything that can be done about that?
Beyond Order
Hi Vandeburgt! I noticed a small number of issues with the edit you made to
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Happy editing! J.Turner99 (talk) 10:49, 8 March 2021 (UTC)
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Hello Vandeburgt! Your additions to
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March 2021
If editors continue to revert to their preferred version they are likely to
You'll need to get consensus on the talk page for your proposed edits - multiple editors have objected to your removal of reliable sources. NorthBySouthBaranof (talk) 05:54, 10 March 2021 (UTC)
Thank you for your message
Hello. Thank you for your message on my user page. I apprciate your concern, please note that to message another user, you should always use their talk page. Here's mine: User talk:J.Turner99.
I admire your experiance as a copy editor, this makes it all the more unfortunate you have been subjected to Wikipedia guidance. Much of this guidance is valid, given the nature of the website. However, much of it is not, as I have realised; there are many ideological editors who attempt to push a narrative on here, rather than letting the reader see a objective and unbiased article to make up their own mind on the subject. J.Turner99 (talk) 22:34, 10 March 2021 (UTC)
- I completely endorse you edit however, if you want it to stick, you have to play the game and follow the rules. It is a pity, but this is the way it is. I look forward to you future contributuions and will happily defend you because although I follow policy, I believe your edits added a great deal to the page and did not necessarily break the rules. If you have anymore concerns, or need help removing biased and uncontructive edits, please do not hesitate to contact me on my talk page: User talk:J.Turner99. Kind regards J.Turner99 (talk) 22:53, 10 March 2021 (UTC)