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"Milind Tambe" Wikipedia entry

Hi! Wrt "Milind Tambe" Wikipedia entry, I have suggested that if the page goes back to March 2019 (I had not touched the page before then), and then I suggest edit requests, would that help remove the conflict of interest tags? Milind tambe (talk) 20:52, 1 January 2023 (UTC)

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Block user, sock puppet, cross wiki vandalism

Pls block Kiszek, who is the recent sock of LTA Cheng123xx 202.75.83.59 (talk) 02:00, 12 January 2023 (UTC)

That user has no contribution history, deleted or otherwise. If they are a sock, please report them to the appropriate LTA investigation. ZsinjTalk 02:02, 12 January 2023 (UTC)

The Englishman

Hello there. I was just wanting to be sure that I did the right thing in this debacle. Seeing a talkpage like that was rather a new experience for me. Thanks, Schminnte (talk • contribs) 21:02, 14 January 2023 (UTC)

Hi there! Absolutely. They were misusing their talk page and you correctly reverted the inappropriate content. Thanks for all of your contributions! ZsinjTalk 21:09, 14 January 2023 (UTC)

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WP:BLOCK

Hi, it's no big deal, but there wasn't actually a "missing word". I assume you're American, as am I, but the phrase "in future" is the way Brits would phrase it, whereas Americans generally would say "in the future". Just thought you might like to know.--Bbb23 (talk) 00:13, 5 February 2023 (UTC)

Oh, that’s really insightful and I didn’t realize that was a difference between them. Sorry about that! ZsinjTalk 01:04, 5 February 2023 (UTC)
I only know these things because I watch so many British movies and TV series. Another similar turn of phrase: Brits say "in hospital" rather than "in the hospital". You gotta admit it's more efficient. :-) --Bbb23 (talk) 01:12, 5 February 2023 (UTC)
Definitely! It’s also a completely different meaning that we don't differentiate in American English. I’ve erroneously changed it from “from now on” to “sometime eventually” and knowing this I think it’s better changed back! (Face palm) ZsinjTalk 01:16, 5 February 2023 (UTC)
I dunno, I've read some about what the two phrases mean substantively, and I'm not sure how settled it is as it's mostly been on blogs. I don't think it matters much in terms of the policy as I think either way the point is clear.--Bbb23 (talk) 02:52, 5 February 2023 (UTC)

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Bebitofiu

Might need a talkpage block; I think I got in just before you blocked them trying to calm their attitude, but they've delightfully decided to respond immaturely. I also make that five or so personal attacks in, like, 20 minutes, FTR. Kingsif (talk) 00:48, 5 April 2023 (UTC)

I concur. Done. Thanks for the message. ZsinjTalk 00:50, 5 April 2023 (UTC)
I'm sure they'll calm down soon, thanks. Kingsif (talk) 01:01, 5 April 2023 (UTC)

/64

Hi Zsinj, you may be interested in WP:/64 :) ~ ToBeFree (talk) 22:55, 5 April 2023 (UTC)

Ha, I am familiar, just sometimes forgetful to go for the /64. Thanks for the reminder! ZsinjTalk 22:56, 5 April 2023 (UTC)

Brevard County, Florida

Thanks for adding back the demographic footnotes at Brevard County, Florida. I asked the editor why they were deleting these, but they haven't been back. About 20 articles were messed up. Cheers. Magnolia677 (talk) 09:51, 6 April 2023 (UTC)

Oof, that’s some cleanup. Looks like each edit needs checked and thankfully the fix is just copying the references back in from the old revision. I watch Brevard County, so it was noticed quickly. Many articles don’t have someone actively working on them. Good catch! ZsinjTalk 10:36, 6 April 2023 (UTC)
I didn't mean to dump a bunch of work in your lap. I can chip away at it too. Magnolia677 (talk) 13:12, 6 April 2023 (UTC)
There is WP:NODEADLINE. :-) There is always work to be done! Happy editing, ZsinjTalk 00:01, 7 April 2023 (UTC)
They have all been corrected. In a couple cases someone else reverted the removals first. ZsinjTalk 00:55, 7 April 2023 (UTC)

User:Balmoral Castle

Would you mind extending the block to indefinite? This user is an LTA - see the history of Bob Stefanowski, for example. — Ingenuity (talk • contribs) 22:46, 15 April 2023 (UTC)

Another admin indef’d. It was indeed a misclick. :-) ZsinjTalk 22:49, 15 April 2023 (UTC)

Hello.

In regards to your last message, Blyukher Vasily was not the ,,Red Napoleon". That nickname is actually for another Marshal of the USSR, Mikhail Tuchacevsky. Sebastian Sălătiuan (talk) 18:34, 16 April 2023 (UTC)

Thank you for letting me know! However, the cited reference verifies the nickname, even if it’s just “foreign media” that gave it to him. If that’s not sufficient, that’s worthy of discussing on the article’s Talk page. ZsinjTalk 18:43, 16 April 2023 (UTC)

Attingham Park

Why have you removed good faith edits i was working on? I hadn't finished and what i was adding was cited and relivant. You provided no explanation and i am confused 62.254.9.173 (talk) 20:01, 16 April 2023 (UTC)

I'm going to continue to work sincere on the page if that's OK? 62.254.9.173 (talk) 20:11, 16 April 2023 (UTC)
My mistake. I only saw the most recent edit and didn’t realize you had made others. Great work adding to that article! ZsinjTalk 00:30, 17 April 2023 (UTC)

Tulsa race massacre edit warring

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TPA

It looks like 2601:1c2:101:3c80:1140:829c:b4f8:e5e8 needs their TPA revoked. At while you're at it, probably best to expand the block to the WP:/64, see 2601:1c2:101:3c80::/64. Suffusion of Yellow (talk) 23:33, 3 May 2023 (UTC)

Done and done while you were writing this. :) ZsinjTalk 23:34, 3 May 2023 (UTC)

Edit-warring on Tulsa race massacre

@Zsinj: Why are you edit-warring to reinsert vandalism that is WP:OR and unsupported by the given references?

How do you explain your actions? 2601:547:500:2090:653F:F926:9256:E4D3 (talk) 01:28, 23 April 2023 (UTC)

The reversion of obvious vandalism (your removal of sourced content) is an exemption to 3RR. Describing the Tulsa race massacre as right-wing terrorism is supported by the last reference of the paragraph. ZsinjTalk 01:30, 23 April 2023 (UTC)
@Zsinj: Quote the passage. 2601:547:500:2090:653F:F926:9256:E4D3 (talk) 01:32, 23 April 2023 (UTC)
I was talking a look at this, expecting to block the IP, but I don't see any mention of right wing in the Guardian source. Did I miss it? ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 01:32, 23 April 2023 (UTC)
The sticking point is the use of “right wing” within the whole sentence? The sentence has two references and was erroneously removed citing “vandalism” which was incorrect, since content disputes are not vandalism.
To your question, in the context of this historic event, racial terrorism of blacks in Tulsa was grounded in the hierarchal belief of white supremacy, a right-wing belief. The use of the phrase “right wing” in this sentence is merely a more broad way of describing “racial terrorism”, which can be directly quoted to the article. I interpret the sentence to be using wording that accurately summarizes the source while also enabling the use of another wiki link to a relevant article to provide that context to the reader. The linked article, likewise, mentions that racial terrorism is referred to as “white terrorism” starting as early as the Reconstruction era.
In conclusion, I defer to consensus on the article’s Talk page or elsewhere. My reason for being involved was the removal content without a valid reason ultimately four times in quick succession. ZsinjTalk 11:28, 23 April 2023 (UTC)
The sentence has two references and was erroneously removed That is a complete and utter lie. The sentence was not removed. The use of the phrase “right wing” in this sentence is merely a more broad way of describing “racial terrorism” That is obviously complete bullshit and exposes your far-left WP:POVPUSH. It is also WP:SYNTH. My reason for being involved was the removal content without a valid reason Vandalism, WP:OR, and WP:SYNTH are all valid reasons for removal. 2601:547:500:2090:DCE6:98CA:DC63:D255 (talk) 23:43, 4 May 2023 (UTC)
I defer to consensus on the article’s Talk page or elsewhere. ZsinjTalk 23:49, 4 May 2023 (UTC)
What "consensus" are you referring to, exactly? 2601:547:500:2090:DCE6:98CA:DC63:D255 (talk) 23:52, 4 May 2023 (UTC)
If the inclusion of the words “right wing terrorism” are OR and synthesis, that’s a completely valid argument. I agree, it requires interpretation to justify their inclusion, as I stated above. I wasn’t pushing a POV. I was reverting the removal of content that was apparently referenced but you insisted on adding it back in 3 more times. I don’t own the article, no one does. Wikipedia succeeds through collaboration. Happy editing. ZsinjTalk 00:14, 5 May 2023 (UTC)
I wasn’t pushing a POV. Your ridiculous and blatantly partisan claim The use of the phrase “right wing” in this sentence is merely a more broad way of describing “racial terrorism” proves otherwise. Not to mention that "I interpret" in this context is a huge red flag that any competent and honest admin would be aware of. 2601:547:500:2090:3A:BB2D:A099:4929 (talk) 00:15, 10 May 2023 (UTC)
@ScottishFinnishRadish: Since Zsinj has been caught lying about what references say, lying about other users' edits, and engaging in blatantly partisan POV pushing that is WP:OR and WP:SYNTH (see above), what disciplinary action will be taken against Zsinj? Do you let them get away with it because they're a fellow admin? Should admins not be held to a higher standard? Why did you let this transpire without taking any action? 2601:547:500:2090:DCE6:98CA:DC63:D255 (talk) 23:48, 4 May 2023 (UTC)
Your edits looked like vandalism and were reverted. Rather than going to the talk page and explaining the edit and discussing to achieve consensus you rapidly continued making the same edit. What action did you expect me to take over what is essentially a content dispute when the other editors has already said they'll defer to whatever the consensus is? Also, is it my job to monitor every discussion on this talk page in perpetuity to not let things you disagree with transpire? I'll get right on that when you start paying my mortgage and tending to my livestock. I'm putting up a shed this weekend, too, so I guess you'll take care of that while I watch this talk page?
In conclusion, no action will be taken because of reverts of what appeared at first blush to be bog standard American politics drive-by vandalism almost two weeks ago. Start a discussion on the talk page, and if there's no obvious consensus or you believe wider input is needed take a look at WP:RFCBEFORE and follow the procedures we have for content disputes. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 00:35, 5 May 2023 (UTC)
@ScottishFinnishRadish: is it my job Are you not an admin?
You did not address the fact that Zsinj lied about what the references said, and about what my edit was.
You also did not address the fact that they engaged in blatant partisan POV-pushing, claiming that The use of the phrase “right wing” in this sentence is merely a more broad way of describing “racial terrorism”. 2601:547:500:2090:3A:BB2D:A099:4929 (talk) 00:13, 10 May 2023 (UTC)
I shared my interpretation of two words within the context of a sentence that isn’t even part of that article anymore. I shared that interpretation here on my user talk page, which is completely fine. I have no further interest in arguing about the content of that article with you. Please stop. ZsinjTalk 01:04, 10 May 2023 (UTC)

I apologize

By reverting your edit i thought i was reverting the vandalism by the IP. i'm a little bit distracted this day. I'm sorry. SimoooIX (talk) 01:22, 12 May 2023 (UTC)

I assumed it was unintentional. :-) ZsinjTalk 01:24, 12 May 2023 (UTC)

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Hi, and thanks for your help at Emily Ratajkowski. However, I noticed that the semi-protection you put in is significantly shorter than the previous protection, which expired only a short time ago. See the page's protection history. Would you please consider making the semi-protection longer? Thanks. Supernoodler (talk) 20:05, 8 August 2023 (UTC)

Done, good suggestion! ZsinjTalk 20:08, 8 August 2023 (UTC)

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What does the warned user thing mean?

I saw a notification on Wikipedia:Administrator_intervention_against_vandalism. I don't have to do anything for this, correct? It doesn't seem like I do, but I want to be sure. Feeglgeef (talk) 03:42, 29 December 2023 (UTC)

I added a note that you already warned the user, so fellow admins could be aware of the status of that report. Thanks for warning vandals! Happy editing and New Year. ZsinjTalk 13:07, 29 December 2023 (UTC)
Ok! Happy New Year! Feeglgeef (talk) 02:21, 30 December 2023 (UTC)

CV RevDel at Perry High School shooting

Hi Zsinj, thanks for working the copyvio revdel here, however this revision still needs to be revdel'd. I thought I updated the diffs to include it, but I might have missed it. ––FormalDude (talk) 03:27, 5 January 2024 (UTC)

Looks like I accidentally edited over your update of the diffs, oops! Thanks for pointing out the additional oldid. It’s done! ZsinjTalk 03:31, 5 January 2024 (UTC)

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I dont know how to do citations but I could tell you where i got them from so you can do it on my behalf and would kindly reinstate my additions. He said he has voted lib dem "all his life" in a poetry of reality video called "is religion inevitable". He said he only drinks alcohol with food early on in the video with bill maher on the club random podcast. The earliest record of the word designoid is from dawkins' christmas lecture, "is the universe designed" on his poetry of reality podcast video. So he did coin the word atleast rather than popularise it. If you search the word on the Internet only dawkins is referenced. It is shown and stated he enjoys music in the youtube video called "freethought matters - richard dawkins". I cant remember where he said that a female doctor who is a loss of a role model for boys but he did for certain. It might of been in an old tweet in 2017. In a more recent tweet last year he tweets he watches cricket. Robinhoodph (talk) 18:26, 27 February 2024 (UTC)

Hi! It’s not a big deal. Here is a helpful page to introduce you to citing references on Wikipedia: Help:Referencing for beginners. Happy editing! ZsinjTalk 18:29, 27 February 2024 (UTC)
Thanks Robinhoodph (talk) 18:52, 27 February 2024 (UTC)

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If you are part of the 95 district why do you live in florida 66.99.58.62 (talk) 19:14, 3 May 2024 (UTC)

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Hello,

content was added to detail a recent occurrence in which Peter was involved. It appears it is no longer there, please explain/give an understanding of why? Much appreciated 2600:1700:5FC0:89D0:251B:7584:9EC9:9C71 (talk) 19:24, 3 May 2024 (UTC)

Hello! You didn't support your changes with a citation to a reliable source. Wikipedia has a strict policy concerning how we write about living people. ZsinjTalk 19:28, 3 May 2024 (UTC)

Do not misrepresent the company

The SICPA article contains invalid arguments against the company 78.190.59.61 (talk) 19:31, 3 May 2024 (UTC)

The Controversy section has numerous citations to sources for the information. Removing the COI tag and the Controversy section to "scrub" the article, as you claim "invalid arguments", leads me to believe you have a conflict of interest with SICPA. Please do not edit articles where you have a conflict of interest. ZsinjTalk 19:36, 3 May 2024 (UTC)
Even if there is no conflict of interest, the editor using 78.190.59.61 should not be acting like they own the article.   –Skywatcher68 (talk) 19:40, 3 May 2024 (UTC)
Quite valid. Happy editing! ZsinjTalk 19:42, 3 May 2024 (UTC)

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Question: How do you correct a name of an article? The article you flagged for deletion I agree with, Because of a spelling error I tried to find how to correct it and could not find an answer. dep369 (talk) 15:03, 11 May 2024 (UTC)

That would be a page move. You can learn how it works by clicking that link. Happy editing! ZsinjTalk 16:52, 11 May 2024 (UTC)

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