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A cupcake for you!

here is a gift from me to u i am a newb and i am thankful that u message me back soo heres a gift and thx for your hard work when u get this message if your not too busy u can message me back wwecenarules 19:50, 28 June 2012 (UTC)

Thank you Dori ☾Talk ⁘ Contribs☽ 06:42, 30 June 2012 (UTC)

Muhammad Agung Pribadi

I removed the BLPProd from the article as references were provided. A BLPProd requires that no references be in the article. Bgwhite (talk) 06:48, 29 June 2012 (UTC)

I really wish there would be some kind of consensus as to whether any kind of external link rules out a BLPPROD, or only reliable sources (sigh). Well, It's now up as a PROD, so I'm hoping that that takes care of the article. Dori ☾Talk ⁘ Contribs☽ 06:42, 30 June 2012 (UTC)

I agree. Last summers back and forth changing of the rule didn't help. Personally, I think a reliable reference is required... No reliable reference and a BLPProd is in order. Bgwhite (talk) 07:58, 30 June 2012 (UTC)

Orienbank

Hello Dori,

As you may have probably realised by my article, I'm new. I was wondering if you'd like to perfectionise it? I don't know who else I should ask for this. If so, thank you! x — Preceding unsigned comment added by SeeminglySubdued (talk • contribs) 08:25, 30 June 2012 (UTC)

There's not a lot at Orienbank I can help with, sorry to say. The article has no verifiable and reliable independent third party sources with significant coverage, which is what it needs to have in order to stick around. Dori ☾Talk ⁘ Contribs☽ 08:58, 30 June 2012 (UTC)

Hello Dori,

I was wondering what you meant with reliable sources. The sources are copied directly from their website, so I'm not certain by what you mean with that. — Preceding unsigned comment added by SeeminglySubdued (talk • contribs) 09:36, 30 June 2012 (UTC)

If you follow the links in my last sentence (there are six of them), you should get a pretty good idea of what Wikipedia means by reliable sources. Here's a tip: a subject's own web site is never a reliable source for notability, or sufficient as a sole source. Dori ☾Talk ⁘ Contribs☽ 09:41, 30 June 2012 (UTC)

Manit Dani

Not surprisingly, your PROD of Manit Dani was removed without explanation by an IP (as well as the maintenance tags again). I have restored the tags, and nominated the article for AfD, as I agree with the reasons for your proposed deletion. Singularity42 (talk) 10:26, 30 June 2012 (UTC)

No surprise there, but it (finally) seems to be sticking now. Dori ☾Talk ⁘ Contribs☽ 06:32, 3 July 2012 (UTC)

Please comment on Wikipedia:Village pump (technical)/Proposal by Jc37

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 Done Dori ☾Talk ⁘ Contribs☽ 06:32, 3 July 2012 (UTC)

Can you help mw with the ref on my Cicero page?

I added a new link but i don't know how to put ref because it's confusing. help.XXzoonamiXX (talk) 16:54, 2 July 2012 (UTC)

I'm not quite sure from your request exactly what you wanted, but I took a shot at it. If I made a mistake on 1951 Cicero Riots, please let me know. Dori ☾Talk ⁘ Contribs☽ 06:32, 3 July 2012 (UTC)

Revisions to try to resolve tagged criticisms of "Decision-making software" article

Dear DoriSmith, I have tried to resolve the 3 tagged criticism at the top of this article by: adding citations to reliable sources (thereby resolving the 1st and 2nd issues); and re-writing some of the embedded lists in prose and expanding on the article’s main points (thereby resolving the 3rd issue). I explained this in the article's talk section and invited discussion. I am not sure of the protocols here, but I wondered if you would perhaps 'referee' these intended improvements and adjudicate as to whether the criticisms have been resolved (if so, can you please remove the tags?). If this is not the way this is handled, would you please advise me what is the proper next step. Very best wishes. Paul Hansen Paulwizard (talk) 12:54, 2 July 2012 (UTC)

 Done (see Talk:Decision-making software#Revisions to resolve tagged criticisms at top of article. Dori ☾Talk ⁘ Contribs☽ 06:32, 3 July 2012 (UTC)

Thanks, Dori. RE your Talk comment "Only one of the products included can actually be considered notable", did you see Talk:Decision-making software#Listing available Decision-Making Software in the article? Paulwizard (talk) 19:16, 3 July 2012 (UTC)

Thanks!

Thanks for participating in my RFA! I appreciate your support. Zagalejo^^^ 06:44, 3 July 2012 (UTC)

You're welcome! Dori ☾Talk ⁘ Contribs☽ 21:37, 3 July 2012 (UTC)

Ip law leaders speedy

Hello. Just to let you know I was uncomfortable deleting Ip law leaders as a speedy because of the amount of references. It might be an AFD candidate, however... The JPS^{talk to me} 13:08, 3 July 2012 (UTC)

At the time I speedy'd the article, few or none of those refs were there—so, fair enough. Dori ☾Talk ⁘ Contribs☽ 21:37, 3 July 2012 (UTC)

Blowsight page

Please stop changing the text of the page, and why put a code with "no references" when YOU deleted them all? And the page was made like some of the pages on Wikipedia, as the same model/type, so why changing it? --Julie Arnaud (talk) 21:30, 3 July 2012 (UTC)

Removed 3 instances of identical text written four times

I'm changing it because it doesn't meet Wikipedia's standards without those changes. As to why I removed the references, I clearly stated my reasons in my edit summary, as required.

I recommend that you either find verifiable and reliable independent third party sources with significant coverage, or request that the article be deleted. Of course, that's assuming that you aren't affiliated with the band; if you are, you shouldn't be touching the article at all (per WP:COI). Dori ☾Talk ⁘ Contribs☽ 21:34, 3 July 2012 (UTC)

How an official website of the band can't be a verifiable/reliable source? I can't do better... How can I find better sources? Who's better to talk about the band on internet than the band himself?

And no I'm not affiliated with the band.

And why did you delete all the External Links?

--Julie Arnaud (talk) 21:55, 3 July 2012 (UTC)

This is all per Wikipedia policy, which is why I keep pointing you to Wikipedia policy pages.

• How an official website of the band can't be a verifiable/reliable source? See WP:Self-published sources
• why did you delete all the External Links? See WP:ELOFFICIAL.
• As to why I think you might be affiliated with the band: it's because your account was created by User:OfficialFrenchSupportBlowsight?

I know you're new to Wikipedia (or at least the English Wikipedia). I've just added a number of links to your talk page, which may give you some useful places to start learning about how things are done here. Dori ☾Talk ⁘ Contribs☽ 22:15, 3 July 2012 (UTC)

"Official websites may be included in some infoboxes, and by convention are listed first in the External links section." This is what I did. For the other links okay it's not possible to let them, it's okay I can understand but the official website of the band needs to be in the external link. (it's ok that it's not a reference, just let it as an external link)

and for the references I will see and try how to make it better in the future. --Julie Arnaud (talk) 22:25, 3 July 2012 (UTC)

Personally, I don't see a point in having an EL section if all it does is duplicate the sole link in the infobox. As to additions to the article, please, please, please read WP:Best practices for editors with conflicts of interest first. Dori ☾Talk ⁘ Contribs☽ 22:31, 3 July 2012 (UTC)

Okay, but I see some pages with the link in the infobox plus the link in the external links, I prefer to be sure. It's ok so, I won't put external links.

And I'm just a French fan of the band I'm not affiliate with the band, I just want them to be a part of Wikipedia and if people want to learn more about them they can read the article. And I didn't write something with my point of view, all was about what they did nothing more.

--Julie Arnaud (talk) 22:37, 3 July 2012 (UTC)

I don't see how you can simultaneously be just a French fan of the band and the Official French Support of Blowsight. But apparently someone else also thought that the band showed insufficient notability, as the article has now been deleted. Dori ☾Talk ⁘ Contribs☽ 21:57, 5 July 2012 (UTC)

Regarding your helpme request response

Hi Dori! I came upon your response to a helpme request at User talk:RobertNesbit#Help request, where you gave WP:Peer review as a viable option for the user to seek initial review of his stub. Peer review is for high-quality articles that have already undergone extensive work, often as a way of preparing an article to become a featured article candidate. I didn't want to simply post there that the advice you gave was incorrect and that if he followed it, and posted to WP:PR, it would be rejected out of hand (as it would be), but at the same time I feel some duty to not leave that advice for a beginning user in place. So I came here hoping that by informing you of the issue you'd go make a change to your post. Best regards--Fuhghettaboutit (talk) 05:25, 5 July 2012 (UTC)

Done, and sorry about that. Dori ☾Talk ⁘ Contribs☽ 21:57, 5 July 2012 (UTC)

Thanks Dori!--Fuhghettaboutit (talk) 00:10, 6 July 2012 (UTC)

Please comment on Talk:Playtime Is Over (mixtape)

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 Not done Dori ☾Talk ⁘ Contribs☽ 06:11, 9 July 2012 (UTC)

Yarone Zober

I replied to you on the Yarone Zober talk page. Thanks. --76.189.114.18 (talk) 23:05, 6 July 2012 (UTC) 23:08, 6 July 2012 (UTC)

Responded over there. Dori ☾Talk ⁘ Contribs☽ 06:11, 9 July 2012 (UTC)

subwayherodotcom

Hi Dori,

I have just reverted another silly contribution from subwayherodotcom (talk · contribs) on the Chrysler Building. In view of all the unconstructive contributions from this person; is it not time for a block? With best regards, David. David J Johnson (talk) 20:42, 8 July 2012 (UTC)

I agree completely—it's a shame I'm not an admin, sometimes… Dori ☾Talk ⁘ Contribs☽ 06:11, 9 July 2012 (UTC)

Decision-making software article

Hi again, Dori. I replied to you at decision-making software talk page, and I'd appreciate you considering my reply. (And any advice you can offer about how to overcome the 2 remaining tagged criticisms of the article would be gratefully received.) Thanks. Paul Paulwizard (talk) 02:28, 9 July 2012 (UTC)

The issue is, as I understand it, whether the tags on the page should reflect Wikipedia's policies and guidelines, or opinions on the article's talk page. Personally, I'll stick with the former. Dori ☾Talk ⁘ Contribs☽ 06:11, 9 July 2012 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Original Barnstar
	Hey, Dori! I'm just dropping you this barnstar as a thank-you for your awesome CSD tagging. Keep it up! :) Ironholds (talk) 09:25, 9 July 2012 (UTC)

Thank you. 19:56, 9 July 2012 (UTC)

Yarone Zober update

Hi Dori. Regarding our Yarone Zober discussion, you asked me to notify you if User:Mdann52 takes it AFD. He has done so here. Thanks. --76.189.98.15 (talk) 17:13, 9 July 2012 (UTC)

 Done Dori ☾Talk ⁘ Contribs☽ 19:56, 9 July 2012 (UTC)

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 Done Dori ☾Talk ⁘ Contribs☽ 19:56, 9 July 2012 (UTC)

Sorry

I thought it was a typo of hits. I assume it means google hits or good hits?--Canoe1967 (talk) 21:29, 11 July 2012 (UTC)

Note that GHits, Ghits, and WP:GHITS are all clickable… Dori ☾Talk ⁘ Contribs☽ 21:39, 11 July 2012 (UTC)

Resolved

--Canoe1967 (talk) 21:43, 11 July 2012 (UTC)

CSD on Sarvesh Tripathi 'Kavya'

Hi, I wanted to let you know that I challenged your WP:CSD A7 on Sarvesh Tripathi 'Kavya'. In my opinion, being nominated for notable awards such as Saraswati Samman and Vyas Samman is a claim of importance sufficient to survive criteria A7. Without more, it doesn't establish notability, but the question of notability should be establish via either WP:PROD or WP:AFD. I have no objection if you would like to pursue either of those options on the article. Monty₈₄₅ 23:25, 11 July 2012 (UTC)

Just a quibble: Pulitzer Prizes and Pushcart Prizes are also notable, but being nominated for either is not. I don't see anything in either article about what it takes to be nominated, so I'll assume they're similar. End result: unremarkable person, i.e., {{db-a7}}—but I'll prod it instead, I guess. Dori ☾Talk ⁘ Contribs☽ 00:08, 12 July 2012 (UTC)

Page Deletion?

Hey I understand you got my page Canus Corporation deleted because it is a company. There seems to be millions of other companies that haven't been deleted. I'm a noob so I was just hoping for further clarification as I don't understand the difference between another company in the same industry doing the same thing such as ABB's page and mine? Thanks for your clarification. Much appreciated. Ironlion27 (talk) 00:57, 12 July 2012 (UTC)

See WP:OSE. Dori ☾Talk ⁘ Contribs☽ 02:07, 12 July 2012 (UTC)

"sometimes they (comparisons) are valid." Ironlion27 (talk) 02:55, 12 July 2012 (UTC)

GA Review of Tom Luckey

I've started the review: Talk:Tom Luckey/GA1. INeverCry 19:48, 8 July 2012 (UTC)

Thank you, and I'll give my feedback there. Dori ☾Talk ⁘ Contribs☽ 06:11, 9 July 2012 (UTC)

I've put the article on hold, which gives you a week to make improvements, etc. Overall, the article leaves me with alot of questions, about Luckey's bio/family details, his business, the documentary, etc. INeverCry 07:57, 11 July 2012 (UTC)

Approx. a day after posting the notice saying I had a week, the editor changed the status from on hold to declined—so I never had a chance to update it to see if it could meet the standards. Dori ☾Talk ⁘ Contribs☽ 20:28, 13 July 2012 (UTC)

After looking the article over again, I felt that the work needed was too significant to be done in just a few days. I didn't mean to discourage you, Dori, and I'm sure you'll be able to re-nominate this at some point. I just didn't want you to feel like you had to rush your work; I think it's better for the article now that you're able to take your time and not worry about a deadline. INeverCry 21:15, 13 July 2012 (UTC)

Mail

Hello, DoriSmith. Please check your email; you've got mail!
It may take a few minutes from the time the email is sent for it to show up in your inbox. You can at any time by removing the {{You've got mail}} or {{ygm}} template.— Aamakarov (talk) 16:46, 10 July 2012 (UTC)

As mentioned in the header above, please don't take it personally, but I rarely respond to off-wiki communications about WP. Dori ☾Talk ⁘ Contribs☽ 20:28, 13 July 2012 (UTC)

Aluminum polishing machine

Why blank something for copyvios and then nominate it as having no content? It had no content because you removed it all--tagging it for a copyvio would have been more appropriate. Thank you. Drmies (talk) 05:44, 13 July 2012 (UTC)

I did tag it to be deleted for copyvio, and then you removed it the CSD. I'm pretty hardcore about copyright violations, so I manually removed all the copyrighted info. That left nothing whatsoever, so I then tagged it as blank. Why you removed the {{db-g12}} without doing anything about the problem, I don't know. Dori ☾Talk ⁘ Contribs☽ 20:28, 13 July 2012 (UTC)

I went and looked, and when I looked at it the first time I must have only seen the G11 note, not the G12. I denied the G11 part but didn't see the rest. Sorry. Drmies (talk) 03:16, 14 July 2012 (UTC)

Removal of Malcolm Mejin

Hello, I am the page maintenance person for the Wikipedia entry Malcolm Mejin. There is a proposal to remove the page, even though it is substantiated with references and links and some verifiable sources, with NST (a reputable online newspaper) as a back-up. I wouldn't agree to this removal, unless there is completely no source to back it up. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 118.101.17.112 (talk) 08:14, 13 July 2012 (UTC)

Are you affiliated with Malcolm Mejin? If so, I strongly recommend that you read User:DoriSmith/onCOI. Best practices on WP say that you shouldn't edit the page at all if you have a COI. And whether you have a COI or not, you shouldn't remove maintenance templates without even trying to fix the underlying issues. Please stop vandalizing the article. Dori ☾Talk ⁘ Contribs☽ 20:28, 13 July 2012 (UTC)

Twinkle

• DSC Limited

You didn't really mean to check nigh on every checkbox in Twinkle, did you? ☺ I count 23 cleanup categories. Some adjustment to this notice is surely required. Uncle G (talk) 08:40, 13 July 2012 (UTC)

• OTOH, a number of the tags I gave it generate multiple categories (13 tags → 23 cats). Personally, I don't think articles need to be in both Category:Orphaned articles from July 2012 and Category:All orphaned articles, but that's just my opinion. Anyhow, I've cut it down some, and I hope that it now meets with your approval. Dori ☾Talk ⁘ Contribs☽ 20:28, 13 July 2012 (UTC)
  • I wondered whether you'd accidentally hit "select all" or something. ☺ Uncle G (talk) 21:37, 13 July 2012 (UTC)

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 Not done Dori ☾Talk ⁘ Contribs☽ 20:28, 13 July 2012 (UTC)

why?

Critical Cataloger (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Im starting a new subject for grad class project why do you want a speedy deletion within an hour of me getting started I am confused

Nell Fleming nflemin2 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.159.248.94 (talk) 22:35, 13 July 2012 (UTC)

• Because you did not actually start. You created an empty article with no content in it at all. Don't do that. Don't hit save until you have a good, verifiable, stub that has context. And remember to log-in as nflemin2 (talk · contribs). Because you didn't here, it took some detective work to figure out what you were even on about. Uncle G (talk) 22:48, 13 July 2012 (UTC)

(edit conflict)

I'm assuming that this is in relation to Critical Cataloger—am I correct? If so, the entire contents of the article was:

Critical Cataloger

This Page is Under Construction

See also Critical Librarian

Just because you're creating an article for a class doesn't mean that the article doesn't have to abide by Wikipedia's policies and guidelines, and this one didn't.

Based on your edit history, it's clear that you know how to edit in your sandbox—do that, and then move it into mainspace when it's ready to be seen by the public. Dori ☾Talk ⁘ Contribs☽ 23:18, 13 July 2012 (UTC)

Drowning Link

Why did you remove the external link to Dr. James Lowson's description in the 1892 Edinburgh Medical Journal of his personal experience drowning? Why you consider that a conflict of interest? I don't treat people and there is no advertising on the site.

As a medical doctor who experienced first hand the effects of drowning, I think his perspective is valuable and of aid to both the people who experience drowning first hand and those who treat them.

Also as a fairly new contributor to Wikipedia perhaps you can guide me.

Bruce Daley — Preceding unsigned comment added by Brucedaley (talk • contribs) 02:09, 15 July 2012 (UTC)

I didn't so much remove the external link to "Dr. James Lowson's description in the 1892 Edinburgh Medical Journal of his personal experience drowning" so much as I removed the external link you added to your blog. See WP:External links for more information. Dori ☾Talk ⁘ Contribs☽ 02:21, 15 July 2012 (UTC)

List of serving utensils

Proposed deletion of List of serving utensils

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Thank you

Thank you for your assistance regarding About.com being used as a reference source. Dbiel ^(Talk) 04:35, 17 July 2012 (UTC)

You're welcome! Dori ☾Talk ⁘ Contribs☽ 04:54, 17 July 2012 (UTC)

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 Not done Dori ☾Talk ⁘ Contribs☽ 20:21, 17 July 2012 (UTC)

Farshid

hello, In article Farshid you changed the gender from male to both,I don't think when there is only one female that is named so(and I don't know How on Earth?!!) should be changed to both.Farshid7 (talk) 21:34, 17 July 2012 (UTC)

If there are any women with that name, then it isn't a solely male name. Primarily male, sure, but iirc, that's not the question. Dori ☾Talk ⁘ Contribs☽ 22:21, 17 July 2012 (UTC)

Proposed Deletion of Constantine Callas

Hey DoriSmith --

The article in question is sourced to at least 1 ISBN Published work as well as the bio written by the subject himself and published on his corporate website. He's a fascinating man about whom an Biography is being compiled by an acquaintance of mine.

Obviously it still needs some formatting work, and will continue to expand as my friend gets more source material, but according to Wikipedia's policies 1 source seems to be sufficient. Hence the articles creation.

Is there something you took particular issue with? I'd appreciate the feedback, obviously this is my first Wikipedia article, but I did try to follow the guidelines.

DiscontentDisciple (talk) 22:43, 17 July 2012 (UTC)

First, did you read the WP:COI message I left you? According to WP, you shouldn't be touching the article at all. Regarding COI, I recommend that you read the articles I list here; in particular, best practices for editors with conflicts of interest.

Second, I'm not sure where you read "1 source seems to be sufficient"—what's actually needed are verifiable and reliable independent third party sources with significant coverage. In particular, WP:BASIC says:

A person is presumed to be notable if he or she has been the subject of multiple published secondary sources which are reliable, intellectually independent of each other, and independent of the subject.

• If the depth of coverage in any given source is not substantial, then multiple independent sources may be combined to demonstrate notability; trivial coverage of a subject by secondary sources may not be sufficient to establish notability.

• Primary sources may be used to support content in an article, but they do not contribute toward proving the notability of a subject.

Which category at WP:Notability (people) do you think he qualifies under? If you think that he "has made a widely recognized contribution that is part of the enduring historical record in his or her specific field", then the article need to cite sources that say so. Dori ☾Talk ⁘ Contribs☽ 22:55, 17 July 2012 (UTC)

Clarification of Question in Talk:Delivery (weapons) Article for Creation

Dori, the page that you pointed out as being a completely blank Article for Submission is actually the Talk Page for my as-yet unaccepted Delivery (weapons) article.

Wikipedia doesn't seem to have any obvious, directly-supported way to create a Talk Page for an article that has not yet been accepted. While I did manage to figure out how to create one, as a result of a bug, that Talk Page itself got submitted for review as a proposed new article.

Now granted I just spattered Wikipedia's brains all over the wall, but really, Articles for Creation really ought to be able to have Talk Pages before they are accepted.

I still don't know all the ropes here at Wikipedia. One might reasonably argue that I'm requesting a feature, but I regard the lack of Article for creation Talk Pages as a User Interface Bug. What's the procedure fr reporting it?

Thanks for your help. - MichaelCrawford 50.131.200.103 (talk) 04:48, 18 July 2012 (UTC)

What you think of as a bug, Wikipedia thinks of as a misunderstanding on your part. What you perceive as a talk page for the article is actually a sandbox space for you to be writing your article. Perhaps it makes more sense for you to develop your article in a sandbox in your userspace (with attached talk page) and then just move the article to AFC space when you're done? Alternatively, there are a number of places you can use as a talk space, from your own userspace to the Teahouse, as mentioned in the message I left on your talk page. Dori ☾Talk ☯ Contribs☽ 07:19, 18 July 2012 (UTC)

Dhammaruwan

hello, i got ---06:36, 17 July 2012 Crisco 1492 (talk | contribs) deleted page Dhammaruwan (G12: Unambiguous copyright infringement of http://theravadin.wordpress.com/2008/08/09/chanting-in-the-6th-century/ ) At http://theravadin.wordpress.com/about/ they write about their so "copyrights": "Terms of use: You may copy, reprint, republish, and redistribute this work in any medium whatsoever, provided that: you only make such copies, etc. available free of charge, and do not alter its content; please feel free to link to this blog." — Preceding unsigned comment added by Catch2424 (talk • contribs) 15:50, 17 July 2012 (UTC)

Yes —and that license is incompatible with Wikipedia. Wikipedia content must be allowed to be changed, because that can and will happen. Dori ☾Talk ⁘ Contribs☽ 20:21, 17 July 2012 (UTC)

Sorry, i didn't know that... thanks for explaining...bye. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 91.64.92.206 (talk) 16:47, 19 July 2012 (UTC)

Speedy deletion declined: Talk:Cbehave

Hello DoriSmith. I am just letting you know that I declined the speedy deletion of Talk:Cbehave, a page you tagged for speedy deletion, because of the following concern: Not valid G8 as it is not an orphan page. Thank you. Alexf^(talk) 11:48, 20 July 2012 (UTC)

to Tommy's tools

Most of you are well educated, with deep philosophies. Pete Townshend works for me.

Some elevate pinball to a religion, with a structured church. Been there, done that.

Some realize, sooner or later, that pinball is just a game, and is played by some seriously shady characters.

The numbers changed, I got bored. They will again, as will I.

Later. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.36.25.10 (talk) 12:03, 20 July 2012 (UTC)

Please comment on Wikipedia talk:Identifying reliable sources

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 Not done. Dori ☾Talk ☯ Contribs☽ 19:03, 23 July 2012 (UTC)

Baba Kharak Singh

This article should not be deleted as it is the only article for the Baba Kharak Singh , confused with maharaja Kharak Singh.Please remove from the speedy deletion --Dilpreet Singh (talk) 19:00, 23 July 2012 (UTC)

That's not a valid reason to keep a copyright violation around. Dori ☾Talk ☯ Contribs☽ 19:03, 23 July 2012 (UTC)

the source mentioned do not hold the copy right as the information is in public domain anyone can have access to those statements --Dilpreet Singh (talk) 19:14, 23 July 2012 (UTC)

Answered at Talk:Baba Kharak Singh to avoid duplicate discussions. Dori ☾Talk ☯ Contribs☽ 19:25, 23 July 2012 (UTC)

Please comment on Talk:This is PiL

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 Not done. Dori ☾Talk ☯ Contribs☽ 01:28, 29 July 2012 (UTC)

Please comment on Wikipedia:Village pump (proposals)

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 Done. Dori ☾Talk ☯ Contribs☽ 01:28, 29 July 2012 (UTC)

Booming buds

I'm sure that should be Blooming... Anyway, I'm afraid you can't A7 it as it's a book. A7 is people (or groups of...), named animals or web stuff. It's a prod or AfD case as it's possibly not spammy enough for G11. Could be worth a try on G11... Peridon (talk) 23:54, 28 July 2012 (UTC)

The title of the article might be Booming buds, but the content was 99% about the author, not the book itself. I suppose I could rename the article and then put it up for A7 again… or maybe I'll just G11 it, as you suggest. Dori ☾Talk ☯ Contribs☽ 00:04, 29 July 2012 (UTC)