User talk:Lexlex

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[edit] SE Template/Category

First time and I'm sure I broke some rules. I created a category called 'Category:Social engineering (computer security)' and further created a template to more easily add pages that fall under this category. (Template:SE).

Was this done correctly? Lexlex 06:10, 22 June 2007 (UTC)

Hello Lexlex. I just looked at the category and the template, you created. The category seems to be ok. The mistake you made, was the template. We do not use templates, to link to an article or to a category. Other articles of interrest can be listed at "see also" and the category is shown by adding [[Category:Security exploits]]for example. The template, you created would direct to a project. Projects are groups of users, taking care of a special subject area. As far as I know, there is no Project Security exploits. Please ask the administrators to delete this template. You can do so by writing {{Db-author}} on the talkpage of the template. Thw1309 07:09, 22 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Fanta

Hi Lexlex. The Wiki guidelines and advise are that political flags are not used in contentious situations. You were advised to discuss the matter with the other Fanta editors. I have removed the flag that is causing some editors a problem. I am not saying that the flag should not be there (though my own view is that it should not), but that you would do better to discuss it with the other editors given the history of disagreement with the use of the flag in that article coupled with Wiki guidance that in such situations such a flag is best not used. I am sorry you misinterpreted my advise. Regards SilkTork 19:30, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

Hello SilkTork, Gosh I'm not sure what to say. I believe I did follow your advice, asked for comments and received nothing in over a week. What length of time do you feel is reasonable for a cooling off period? Again, while I understand that it can be a sensitive issue with many people I am perplexed at the lack of honest response and am curious how you think this will play out. No one has yet to propose any timeline or solution - other than removal and complaining. Frankly, current revisionism and political correctness make me more uncomfortable than a 60 year old regime's flag and I am willing to gently and carefully tread down this road to an honest completion. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Lexlex 01:19, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Fanta flag debate

There has been some discussion and edit warring over the use of the 1940 German flag in an article on the Fanta product which was originally formulated in Germany in 1940. A debate has opened for those interested: Talk:Fanta#Debate_on_use_of_flag_in_Fanta_article. SilkTork 10:52, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:WesternElectric.jpg

Thanks for uploading or contributing to Image:WesternElectric.jpg. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in Wikipedia articles constitutes fair use. In addition to the boilerplate fair use template, you must also write out on the image description page a specific explanation or rationale for why using this image in each article is consistent with fair use. Suggestions on how to do so can be found here.

Please go to the image description page and edit it to include a fair use rationale. Using one of the templates at Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If you have uploaded other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified the fair use rationale on those pages too. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that any non-free media lacking such an explanation will be deleted one week after they have been uploaded, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you. Alpta 17:41, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Image:WesternElectric.jpg

I have tagged Image:WesternElectric.jpg as {{no rationale}}, because it does not provide a fair use rationale. If you believe the image to be acceptable for fair use according to Wikipedia policy, please provide a rationale explaining as much, in accordance with the fair use rationale guideline, on the image description page. Please also consider using {{non-free fair use in|article name}} or one of the other tags listed at Wikipedia:Image copyright tags#Fair_use. Thank you. Alpta 22:54, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Certified Social Engineering Prevention Specialist

[edit] Copyright problems

Hello. Concerning your contribution, Certified Social Engineering Prevention Specialist, we cannot accept copyrighted text or images borrowed from either web sites or printed material without the permission of the author. This article or image appears to be a direct copy from http://www.professed.org/Certified_Social_Engineering_Prevention_Specialist/encyclopedia.htm. As a copyright violation, Certified Social Engineering Prevention Specialist appears to qualify for deletion under the speedy deletion criteria. Certified Social Engineering Prevention Specialist has been tagged for deletion, and may have been deleted by the time you see this message. For text material, please consider rewriting the content and citing the source, provided that it is credible.

If you believe that the article or image is not a copyright violation, or if you have permission from the copyright holder to release the content freely under the GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) then you should do one of the following:

However, for text content, you may want to consider rewriting the content in your own words. Thank you, and please feel free to continue contributing to Wikipedia. Exit2DOS2000•T•C• 12:27, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

    • Note that I wrote the text in question. The website you are quoting copied the wiki article and didn't cite wikipedia. What to do? Lexlex 19:16, 23 September 2007 (UTC)
yeah .. my bad ... I should have struck out the above ... it took a while for me to realize who was copying whom. Exit2DOS2000•T•C• 19:29, 23 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Orphaned non-free media (Image:WesternElectric.jpg)

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[edit] Your move of circumcision

I've reverted your move of circumcision to 'male genital cutting'. The latter may be consistent with female genital cutting, but the former is consistent with language used in the real world. As WP:UCN states, "Except where other accepted Wikipedia naming conventions give a different indication, use the most common name of a person or thing that does not conflict with the names of other people or things." Jakew (talk) 12:50, 1 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:StarWarsHS.jpg

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[edit] Your Redirect of Circumcison

I reverted your edit to Circumcison as per Wikipedia:Redirect#Spellings, misspellings, tenses and capitalizations. You had it directed to Genital modification and mutilation; however, now it is redirected to Circumcision. A link to your edit can be seen here. Please take the time to read that article to see how to properly use redirects. The Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, not a place for you to insert your personal opinion through various edits. If you continue editing articles in such a manner, you could be blocked for vandalism. Please stop, and consider improving rather than damaging the work of others. Thanks ✬Dillard421✬ (talk • contribs) 18:08, 25 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Orphaned non-free media (Image:INTEL Logo.ogg)

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[edit] Speedy deletion of Allison Smith (announcer)

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[edit] AfD nomination of Susan Berkley

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[edit] Speedy deletion of Pam Bassett

A tag has been placed on Pam Bassett requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section A7 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the article appears to be about a person or group of people, but it does not indicate how or why the subject is notable: that is, why an article about that subject should be included in an encyclopedia. Under the criteria for speedy deletion, articles that do not indicate the subject's importance or significance may be deleted at any time. Please see the guidelines for what is generally accepted as notable, as well as our subject-specific notability guideline for biographies.

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