User talk:Perpetualization

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Errors that you are introducing in the article on Lewis Libby

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Image:2008_GOP_Iowa.png

Hi, Perpetualization. I'm happy to see you contributing to the charts in the polling section. I have one minor suggestion for improvement: I think, for each poll, the data should add up to 100% so as to not under-represent the number of undecided voters and voters currently favoring "other" candidates. In my charts summarizing poll data for GOP candidates, I've tracked the four major Republicans, and I see you've added Huckabee, which is great (particularly in Iowa), but I think the Undecided category could be improved by including "Other" candidates and calling the combined category "Undecided/Other" or by adding an "Other" category so that each poll adds up to 100%. Keep up the great work. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Robapalooza (talk • contribs) 18:49, 28 October 2007 (UTC)

Image:2008 GOP Iowa 6 Months.png

Hi,

I noticed that you were upset that I uploaded a different version of this picture. Might I suggest that you change the way your format the graph to make it more informative? I think that using a moving average rather than a linear regression best represents the information you intend to convey. For example, in this picture specifically, Fred Thompson's polling numbers rise significantly just after he announces his candidacy officially, then fall in the subsequent months. A linear regression does not show this trend well; a moving average does. Let me know what you think.

Cheers,

Acegikmo1 (talk) 10:59, 19 November 2007 (UTC)

Dear Perpetualization,

What you say makes a lot of sense. Leaving the previous six months graphs as they are but changing the graphs convering more time is probably the best way to convey the information. If you intend to do this, you have my support and appreciation. Let me know.

Sincerely,

Acegikmo1 (talk) 06:20, 22 November 2007 (UTC)

Chart software?

Regarding the charts in the wiki GOP 2008 Presidential Polling page, I have been using OpenOffice.org Calc to create charts, which is a free download (Calc is a comparable program to Microsoft Office Excel). What software do you use for charts? If what you're using is compatible with MS Excel, perhaps I can get you to email a copy to me, so I can use the same format. Generally speaking, again, thank you for helping with the graphing duties. Perhaps, if the stars align, we can coordinate our style. I definitely appreciate what you mean by the time it takes to do charts.--Robapalooza (talk) 04:03, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

WP:NOT reply

I explained my reasoning for reverting that part of WP:NOT#STATS in my nomination for deletion of the pages mentioned. I assume you have read this as you are a contributor to the deletion debate. To restate my point, the original change was made a couple of months ago without discussion, I felt it contradicted the point of the policy and did not reflect consensus.

Here are some examples of how the information within the articles may be confusing, misleading or without sufficient context (although I do neccessary think that these are the reasons for deletion)

• There is no indication of the sample size for each poll
• There is no indication of the data collection techniques for each poll
• There is no indication of who was included in the sample and how or why they were chosen
• There is no indication of the margin of error for each poll
• There is no indication of the purpose of each poll
• There is no indication of all the options available as responses to each poll
• There is no indication of he question(s) posed by each poll
• There is no critical analysis of the sampling techniques, questions, etc. for each poll
• There is no indication of the ongoing political events at the time of each poll
• There is no information on the organisations carrying out each poll and whatever bias they may or may not have

Wikipedia is not a list of statistics, a link repository, a directory, or a news service. Statistics can be both useful (links to essay) and addictive but that doesn't mean they belong in an encyclopaedia. [[Guest9999 (talk) 18:48, 28 December 2007 (UTC)]]

I would be happy for you to use any of the points I made to try and improve any aspect of Wikipedia. Regards, [[Guest9999 (talk) 02:15, 2 January 2008 (UTC)]]

Graphic Designer's Barnstar

		The Graphic Designer's Barnstar
		Your latest GOP map is excellent. The new shading adds meaning and, I think, in one image, you neatly summarize the wide-open state of affairs in the GOP race. Therefore, as a small "thank you," I'm giving you a Graphic Designer's Barnstar. I don't know if I'm "qualified" to give you one, but I did anyway. Someone was nice enough to give me one not long ago for my work in these 2008 election-related articles. As you know, we do this out of a labor of love, and I think it's good to get a pat on the back every once in a while. (I can't tell you how amazed I was that these articles were nominated for deletion, and I'm glad to see that flap has died down.)--Robapalooza (talk) 19:17, 2 January 2008 (UTC)

Orson Scott Card Views on sex

Just to let you know I'm proposing restoring this section - see my reasoning and proposed wording for the section on the talk page. Look forward to hearing your thoughts. --Zeborah (talk) 08:32, 22 January 2008 (UTC)

"Minor edits" and edit summary comments

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Sourcing on Elizabeth Warren

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Final warning

This is the final warning that you will receive regarding your disruptive edits. The next time you vandalize a page, you may be blocked from editing without further notice. Bearian (talk) 16:38, 26 September 2012 (UTC)

I fail to understand the reasons for this warning and feel that it was given incorrectly or in error. I do not meet the qualifications for it as described on the template page. I have posted on Bearian's talk page. Perpetualization (talk) 21:10, 26 September 2012 (UTC)

Accusing an attorney of being disbarred is about as defamatory a statement as one can make, short of child molestation or murder. Common decency and our rules dictate very strong proof before such a statement is made. If you had not been warned before, and were a noob, then I could give you some slack. Bearian (talk) 17:38, 29 September 2012 (UTC)

That is an utterly false statement and this is quite frankly an abuse of your moderator powers. I did not accuse an attorney of being disbarred. Elizabeth Warren stated that she is not a registered member of the New York bar. I introduced a section in an article describing a recent controversy where there was some discussion about whether or not her practice of law was illegal given the fact that she was not a member of the bar. Disbarment was never an issue as all parties to the controversy agreed on her membership status. Additionally, I have not been warned before. Perpetualization (talk) 18:03, 29 September 2012 (UTC)

You got so many of your facts wrong, that I can't begin to respond. I am sorry you feel that way. Bearian (talk) 18:07, 29 September 2012 (UTC)

Can you take the time to actually respond to what I'm saying, as is required of you as a sysop? I never made a statement of disbarment. You have falsely claimed that I made such a statement. Perpetualization (talk) 18:21, 29 September 2012 (UTC)

Ok, I admit that I over-reacted to this edit, and will change that to a 1st warning, but I emphasize that you made a BLP violation. Bearian (talk) 19:14, 1 October 2012 (UTC)

Thank you for experimenting with the page Elizabeth Warren on Wikipedia. Your test worked, and it has been reverted or removed. Please use the sandbox for any other tests you may want to do. Take a look at the welcome page to learn more about contributing to our encyclopedia. Bearian (talk) 19:14, 1 October 2012 (UTC)

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November 2012

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Goodbye

Your last message on my user page contained nothing I wish to pursue, so I deleted the discussion. For example, you referred to my edits as "accidental vandalism", which is an oxymoron.

(You may delete this also...)

FriendlyFred (talk) 05:11, 4 January 2014 (UTC)

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