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[edit] Your 9/11 Bias
Your comments about the 9/11 Truth movement being a small and insignificant one are far from truth. If that were the case, then how does Loose Change garner more views in a day then your entire presence on wikipedia? A number of scientists are involved in the movement, including myself, and I take offense at your vitriol and your dismissal of any scientist involved in the movement. Some of us are not out to bash Bush or spread stories about UFOs, we are here to ask the tough questions that you seem to ignore.
Why did the US and UK have over 40K troops in standby on the day before 9/11 outside of Afghanistan? Why do the characteristics of the collapse of the 3 buildings that collapsed on 9/11 match those of a controlled demolition? Why are over 30% of the people of the US currently convinced that the US government played a key role in 9/11, and over 80% certain that the government is not telling the truth?
I am not looking to further a political agenda. Politics is anathema to me. All I want is a decent investigation into how my friends and family died on that day. It's not too much to ask, and if you were not so steeped in your personal agenda (or as I suspect, being paid to discredit the movement) you might actually look into the issue rather than poo-pooing everyone with a more informed perspective than yourself. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.113.119.168 (talk) 22:31, 28 April 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Film producer
At Don Murphy, can you review my revision and see what can ultimately be incorporated into the article? RTFA (talk) 16:27, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Daniel Brandt
I have replied on my talk page. Prodego talk 20:58, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
- Replied again. You might want to consider archiving this page, it is a bit long. Prodego talk 00:16, 30 March 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Follow-up to your 3RR complaint
Hi Joshua. Do you have a recommendation of what to do next in this 3RR case? The people you cited in the original complaint have stopped, but now there are some different bad editors. If any regular editors are working on this article, they can probably keep up with the level of inappropriate editing that remains there now. Unless you have another suggestion. I had suggested semi-protection but B is not sure it's needed.
By the way, hello from the NYC WP meeting; I enjoyed meeting you there. EdJohnston (talk) 21:17, 30 March 2008 (UTC)
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[edit] Hi!
I've seen you all over the place lately (even when I looked up Paul Weyrich just now and saw your comment on the talk page from 2006), so I just wanted to say hi and tell you to keep up the good work. :) --Alexc3 (talk) 15:26, 5 April 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Pictures
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[edit] Request for arbitration
A request for arbitration has been made on a matter in which you were involved. You may add yourself as a party and comment if desired at Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration#Appeal_of_commuity_ban_of_Iantresman. Thank you. Stifle (talk) 10:13, 10 April 2008 (UTC)
[edit] DYK
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[edit] Your participation requested
(Cross-posted to several users' talk pages)
Your participation on User:Raul654/Civil POV pushing would be appreciated. Raul654 (talk) 19:47, 18 April 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Re:
Thanks for the heads-up! I seem to be forgetting to sign recently... +Hexagon1 (t) 04:59, 22 April 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Re : Conditional support of BLP AfD change
I didn't like the wording of the proposal on WT:BLP per se. I support, however the wording put forth by Doc on his essay to be the actual proposal. The former is too grey and misleading to achieve its intended purpose without causing collateral damage, while the latter is a lot better. Based on how deletion debates have gone in the past, I foresee several potential problems with the former wording without any additional qualifiers. - Best regards, Mailer Diablo 14:13, 22 April 2008 (UTC)
[edit] FYI: AN/I Thread (Proposed topic ban)
Wikipedia:Administrators'_noticeboard/Incidents#Proposed_topic_ban:_User:JoshuaZ_on_Daniel_Brandt Lawrence Cohen § t/e 16:06, 22 April 2008 (UTC)
- I don't really want to comment either way in the thread there, but I might suggest (as did another) that you decide on your own to remove yourself from this particular topic for the future. Avruch T 18:54, 22 April 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Gary Parker
Hey JoshuaZ,
Any chance you know if Gary Parker of ICR/AIG ever had a WP article? If not, I propose to start one. Finding RS in this part of the world might be tricky. My interest has recently been piqued because of an email a friend forwarded to me from a guy who provided a hurrah-preview of Ben Stein's "EXPELLED". Turns out, that same friend has a video from Gary Parker. --Otheus (talk) 16:57, 22 April 2008 (UTC)
[edit] heads up.
[1] NonvocalScream (talk) 17:16, 22 April 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Sock evidence
I'd appreciate a copy (I presume I'm in good standing?). I hope it goes without saying that I'd respect any confidentiality conditions you cared to place on the e-mail. Sarcasticidealist (talk) 18:03, 22 April 2008 (UTC)
[edit] thank spam
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[edit] Wikipedia:WikiProject Deletion sorting/Living people
I notice you have transcluded User:Doc glasgow/BLP watch to your user space. Given that the page has been deleted, I instead created Wikipedia:WikiProject Deletion sorting/Living people. This works slightly differently, and should not be transcluded, but rather watched. But you all look to be old hands so I figure you'll get the hang of it. I hope you find it useful. All the best, Hiding T 16:12, 27 April 2008 (UTC)
[edit] RE: Western computers deletion
Is there any way to get the previous article back so I can complete any changes necessary? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Spanner0jjm (talk • contribs) 09:00, 29 April 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Lady Aleena's RfA
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JoshuaZ...Thank you for supporting my nomination for adminship. Through it I have become aware of a great many people who can help me in my future editing endeavors. Even though I was not promoted, your support shows that I still have something to contribute to Wikipedia, even if it is minor edits to fix spelling and grammar to working in WikiProjects to help others make great articles. If you wish to further discuss the nomination, please use its talk page. Stop by my talk page anytime, even if it is just to say hello. Have a wonderful day! - LA @ 04:30, 30 April 2008 (UTC) |
[edit] Cheri Yecke article
An unsigned editor just deleted references to PZ Myers "Pharyngula" blog and opened a new section on the talk page to claim it didn't meet Wikipedia standards. I thought that had been hashed out long ago. --Wesley R. Elsberry (talk) 17:39, 30 April 2008 (UTC)
[edit] The Jewish question
- Why do they ask it?
- What say you on this:
Not to be confused with Jewish question (disambiguation), Jewish Question, or Final solution to the Jewish question.--Ludvikus (talk) 19:00, 1 May 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Mountain Top Pies
You're welcome to restore/recreate if you disagree, but there were no assertions of notability, so it fit WP:CSD#A7, IMHO. I'm leaving for the day, so I'm out of the discussion for now. Cheers! - CobaltBlueTony™ talk 21:09, 1 May 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Deborah Jeane Palfrey
OK, I'll drop it down to semi; it was only full because it seemed that registered editors were edit-warring as well. --Rodhullandemu (Talk) 21:35, 1 May 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Cate Edwards AfD
Re this edit, the user is just trying to make a point. Frank | talk 21:40, 1 May 2008 (UTC)
[edit] send put?
Hi Joshua,
I couldn't parse the 2nd sentence on this page. Should part of it be in quotes?
I left you a message on my talk page.
Best regards,
--UnicornTapestry (talk) 02:46, 5 May 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Warning
Please do not add material to articles that there is consensus to exclude, especially possibly BLP-infringing content as you have done at Bradnt. Please note you are restricted to WP:3RR on any and all accounts you may be using, and removals under BLP are exempt from WP:3RR. Lawrence Cohen § t/e 16:19, 6 May 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Brandt
The Community made it clear that you needed to stay away from issues related to Brandt, yet you once again are involved with a contentious discussion about Brandt. I urge you to stop now. You participation is not helping the Community reach consensus on the topic. ArbCom is discussing a formal topic ban for you related to Brandt. FloNight♥♥♥ 19:08, 6 May 2008 (UTC)
- Saw this in a random check of my watchlist, and if it isn't out of line for me to interject, would you consider a refactor? I realize the circumstances must be deeply frustrating, yet this doesn't look like your best moment. With respect, DurovaCharge! 19:33, 6 May 2008 (UTC)
- Better to do the right thing than help reach the wrong consensus. John Nevard (talk) 18:54, 7 May 2008 (UTC)
[edit] User:Advwar
May I have permission to remove this user's vote on Encyclopedia Dramatica. He's obviously just an ED troll who isn't helping his cause by voting on the DRV when he's made no other edits.--Urban Rose 21:26, 8 May 2008 (UTC)
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[edit] Adnan Oktar/Hoca trial
Hi! You did a nice job on the Adnan Oktar-page. Maybe you can use these articles about Oktars criminal past
The Force Behind the Adnan Hoca Operation: Agar's Revenge Wanted for $ 1.5 million!
One opposition member less Adnan Hoca followers seek Asilturk's help Smells like Susurluk
The professor who saved Adnan Hoca
The Ciller-Adnan Hocaci alliance
The Secret of Success Jeff5102 (talk) 14:09, 10 May 2008 (UTC)
- As great as it is that you have found all these sources, don't you think it starts to violate WP:UNDUE? After all, this guy has just been sentenced. He will probably appeal. Maybe the trial is politically motivated. Maybe the entire thing will vaporize like it did before. How reliable anyway is the Turkish Daily News? Adding all that material from those sources might be a bit unfair and start to approach a smear campaign. Remember we have WP:BLP to consider.--Filll (talk) 15:32, 10 May 2008 (UTC)
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- I do not believe it will vaporize. This thing is already going on for nine years. And when mr. Oktar appeals, it will go on even longer,
- By the way, only a few sources in the English language about this case are accessible. The Turkish Daily News is as far as I know a reliable source. But of course, I coulds be wrong. Nevertheless, I also found a website about this case that is from mr. Oktars group: [2]. If it contains valuable information, we might use it as well.Jeff5102 (talk) 21:14, 10 May 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Rfb participation thanks
Hello, Joshua.
I wanted to personally thank you for taking part in the project-wide discussions regarding my candidacy for bureaucratship. After bureaucratic discussion, the bureaucrats decided that there was sufficient significant and varied opposition to my candidacy, and thus no consensus to promote. Although personally disappointed, I both understand and respect their decision, especially in light of historical conservatism the project has had when selecting its bureaucrats. If you have any further suggestions or comments as to how you think I could help the project, please let me know. Once again, thank you for your both your early and strong support. -- Avi (talk) 17:01, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
[edit] AfD
Hi. You commented on a previous AfD debate on the article Hattrick. There is a new AfD here. Regards, BastunBaStun not BaTsun 05:31, 14 May 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Very impressed...
I'm very impressed by your balanced and polite commentary on the Expelled talk page. I think it is important that we at least admit that when there is one sentence about Charlton Heston and entire paragraphs about how this film misrepresents people, then readers are justified to complain about bias. Of course this doesn't mean we have to change the article, but your politeness is extremely helpful in pointing out to people that we are doing our best to avoid being biased, and inconsistencies across articles are not deliberate.
I think we can be open to change and criticism on the talk page, and show that we are considering many options to change the article, without this implying that article will actually have to be changed. Just to make clear, I'm very happy with your style of commenting, I didn't mean this as criticism. Thank you, Merzul (talk) 08:20, 14 May 2008 (UTC)
[edit] My mistake
Sorry for misidentifying you as an Admin. I'll go make a correction in my comment. --Orlady (talk) 14:52, 14 May 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Copyvio
If i'm not blocked in the next day, I'll try and write a summary. Sur de Filadelfia (talk) 03:40, 15 May 2008 (UTC)
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[edit] Are you a Wiki Admin?
I'm confused, Johnb316 said you were a Wiki Administrator, (in the discussion page on Jack Graham (Pastor) but I see from a comment above, that someone was apologizing for calling you one. Are you a Wiki Admin? And if so/not, how would I know? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Doublet89 (talk • contribs) 20:46, 16 May 2008 (UTC)
- He's one of the common people now. :0 OrangeMarlin Talk• Contributions 21:05, 16 May 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Darwin quote mines
With people like Richard Weikart and Ben Stein quote mining Charles Darwin, do you think wikipedia could make an article devoted to dispelling their falsehoods. Paper45tee (talk) 20:57, 16 May 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Virgin killer vote
Just wanted to let you know, that IfD closed on May 9th, you're a bit late. :) Tarc (talk) 13:12, 19 May 2008 (UTC)
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[edit] Wikipedia:Requests for comment/TheNautilus
Hi there, in this RfC on an alternate account of User:I'clast, I came across I'clast posting a link to a section of another editor's talkpage in what appeared to be an attempt to out their real-life identity and harass them. Could you check if I am interpreting this correctly? Tim Vickers (talk) 21:58, 22 May 2008 (UTC)
- Hi there, have you had time to look into this? Tim Vickers (talk) 23:03, 3 June 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Dan Kaminsky
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[edit] JzG RFAR merged with Cla68-FM-SV case
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