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Index of stuff[edit]

Murder of Denise McGregor created[edit]

I found an article from the time - looks like it made the front page. Paul Benjamin Austin (talk) 11:03, 12 December 2015 (UTC)

1r[edit]

John, you obviously didn't see the language Viriditas used. There is no excuse for that kind of behaviour - especially from her. I'll stand by my admin decisions and this was one I am particularly proud of. --Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 11:10, 13 December 2015 (UTC)

@Kudpung: There's no need for us to agonize about this, but I want to clarify that I wasn't speaking in favor of a sanction at WP:AN/EW. I think blocking good content builders for occasional lapses is very unhelpful so I'm not complaining about that. The problem is that I have seen other areas subject to 1RR where occasionally an editor just cannot grasp that the topic is under 1RR, and they further do not accept that the restriction applies to them. That is extremely irritating for the other participants who know what 1RR involves. The current message to the editor is essentially "good work, carry on". That's fine, but it should be accompanied with a clear statement that 1RR does apply and they need to be careful in the future, and need to join discussions rather than perform further reverts (which are very broadly construed in an article under 1RR). I saw your diffs of the comments from Viriditas on their talk and agree they are not good, but that's separate from the 1RR issue. Johnuniq (talk) 03:05, 14 December 2015 (UTC)
Hi John. Well, I'll concede that perhaps I didn't make it quite clear enough what a 1r is, but there is so much kerfuffle these days about drastic blocks and admins wielding power rather than wisdom, that I felt it better not to block this otherwise relatively good and serious editor. I was however extremely taken aback by Viriditas's behaviour because she has a long history of incivility and personal attacks and she's already under Arbcom sanctions. Such concerns are far greater for me than relatively innocent cases of 1r or 3r. Regards, Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 04:26, 14 December 2015 (UTC)

ANI case about your bullying and obstructionist behavior[edit]

Information icon There is currently a discussion at WP:ANI regarding creation of toxic editing environment through bullying and other obstructionism. The thread is Time wasting, ad hominem, obstructionist, bullying, poisoning the well at WP:CIVILITY talk page.The discussion is about the topic Wikipedia:Civility. Thank you. SageRad (talk) 15:25, 14 December 2015 (UTC)

I shortened the section title to something more reasonable. You should still be able to find it though. HighInBC 15:54, 14 December 2015 (UTC)
Thanks, fortunately I arrived late. The closed discussion is at permalink. Johnuniq (talk) 23:31, 14 December 2015 (UTC)

Need a module for bn.wiki[edit]

Hi, i need your help. I need a module for detecting English letters. why? because many user upload image/file from english wiki, they also copy-peast image infobox and they don't translate infoxbox. so using this, we can track untranslated infobox & translate them. I need following function: see this, I describe everything here. Thank you. --Aftabuzzaman (talk) 16:09, 15 December 2015 (UTC)

@Aftabuzzaman: That's easy and would be a very short module. It could be incorporated in an existing module if preferred, for example bn:Module:এর. The template would just invoke the wanted function from that module. Or, a separate module might be easier to maintain—whatever you like. If you reply with a link to the module I will either add a function if an existing module, or create a new one. Also, please link to the exact template you want created. I'm guessing "englishdetect" is for my benefit and you would actually want to use something else?
If the input is "aউইকিb" the a and the b should be processed, so the result is "aউইকিb" with just one category at the end? Johnuniq (talk) 22:42, 15 December 2015 (UTC)
A separate module would be better. Please create a new one. I want to use ইংরেজি সনাক্তকরণ as template and module name. You can redirect from "englishdetect" to bengali name. And yes, just one category at the end. Thank you for helping --Aftabuzzaman (talk) 14:29, 16 December 2015 (UTC)

@Aftabuzzaman: That's finished. I put links at the bottom of bn:User:Johnuniq. That includes a link to bn:User:Johnuniq/sandbox which has a quick test. Let me know if there is a problem! Johnuniq (talk) 03:40, 17 December 2015 (UTC)

I found a problem. It need to be fixed. Please see bn:ব্যবহারকারী:Johnuniq/sandbox#Problem --Aftabuzzaman (talk) 16:34, 17 December 2015 (UTC)
That's tricky. I replied there and I suppose you are watching. Johnuniq (talk) 23:11, 17 December 2015 (UTC)
I don't want to unlink any wikilink. Your suggested rules are acceptable. go ahead --Aftabuzzaman (talk) 17:53, 18 December 2015 (UTC)
OK, that should be fixed. Johnuniq (talk) 00:12, 19 December 2015 (UTC)
It's working. Thank you. --Aftabuzzaman (talk) 14:50, 19 December 2015 (UTC)

Please strike out or clarify your comment at Are[edit]

Hi, Since you did not realize I had other thousands of edits, your initial details were reasonable, but now the comment about my number of edits should be struck or clarified, I think. At least the words: "The editor needs a far wider range of experience", in my opinion. Nocturnalnow (talk) 15:54, 22 December 2015 (UTC)

The WP:AE request is not yet closed, but this is how it looks now. I don't see any reason to alter my comments because they are factually correct regarding your current account, and you have added a clarification about your previous accounts in your statement. The number of edits is an extremely minor issue—my central point was that there is an over-emphasis on the topic of Hillary Clinton (and Huma Abedin in view of her connection with Clinton). That point is still valid. By the way, WP:CANVASS says that an editor should not use non-neutral posts requesting support: 1 + 2 + 3 + 4. Johnuniq (talk) 01:30, 23 December 2015 (UTC)

Merry Christmas[edit]

Hi Sameboat - 同舟. Thanks for your message, greatly appreciated. Seasons Greetings! Johnuniq (talk) 09:11, 27 December 2015 (UTC)

Season's greetings[edit]

Hi John, I hope you have a Happy Christmas and that 2016 is a good one for you. Thank you for everything you've done on Wikipedia over the last year. All the best, SarahSV (talk) 07:05, 25 December 2015 (UTC)

Hi Sarah. Thanks a lot—you are too kind. Much appreciated. Best wishes for the new year! Johnuniq (talk) 09:12, 27 December 2015 (UTC)

RfC[edit]

Request for comments on the plan proposed at Template_talk:In_title#How_to_alter_this_template_and_its_wiki_landscaping.

I'm asserting that

  • the 9703 pages that use intitle or lookfrom templates must be changed by AWB or other bot to remove a stray bullet from a print preview.
  • "noprint" code fix in the intitle sandbox is the same one needed for the lookfrom code
  • Search links have not been allowed in article space (wp:elno rule 9), and so the missing guideline was only just written for this occasion.
  • Search links should be allowed in article space, but only if they follow "the missing guideline".

It's all clearly spelled out there (and at its predecessor talk-posting). Please comment. Thank you. — CpiralCpiral 07:48, 27 December 2015 (UTC)

Hmmm, I'll watch it and see if there is anything useful I can add, but it's a bit mysterious to me at the moment. Not a good time of the year to get serious attention! Johnuniq (talk) 09:15, 27 December 2015 (UTC)
Thanks. Happy holidays Johnuniq! — CpiralCpiral 11:56, 27 December 2015 (UTC)

Thanks[edit]

Thanks, i think i should work through the stuff User:Qwertyxp2000 sended me befor i start editing like crazy. im not sure im getting the "spirit" of editing wikipedia coz the things i deleted in the article about fruitism had been against common sense. Dr.xdcCAT (talk) 08:44, 30 December 2015 (UTC)

@Dr.xdcCAT: Taking things slowly is a good idea here! Happy editing. Johnuniq (talk) 08:48, 30 December 2015 (UTC)

January 2016[edit]

Information icon Hello, I'm Elvey. Although everyone is welcome to contribute to Wikipedia, it's important to be mindful of the feelings of your fellow editors, who may be frustrated by certain types of interaction, such as your addition to Talk:Clear_aligners. While you probably didn't intend any offense, please do remember that Wikipedia strives to be an inclusive atmosphere. In light of that, it would be greatly appreciated if you could moderate yourself so as not to offend. I have twice asked you to answer two numbered (1 & 2), reasonable questions which you seem to be avoiding answering. I then specifically reminded you of a sentence in WP:CIVIL that says, "Editors are expected to be reasonably cooperative, ... to work within the scope of policies, and to be responsive to good-faith questions." this is not responsive. I remind you yet again, formally, that WP:CIVIL is policy and you need to follow it. Including the "be responsive to good-faith questions" part. Elvey(t•c) 19:31, 2 January 2016 (UTC)

Sometimes I'm blunt, but I don't recall violating CIVIL, and there is no problem with my comments at Talk:Clear aligners. Being responsive is good, but it doesn't mean that all questions have to be answered. Johnuniq (talk) 04:21, 3 January 2016 (UTC)

Dodgson condensation[edit]

Regarding your recent edit at Dodgson condensation

I have restored the page to the edit I made a day or two ago.

Please look more carefully at "Step 3" of the General Method. After the first time computing 2x2 minors (i.e., Step 2), each subsequent step has a slightly different procedure. You take each 2x2 minor and divide it by the appropriate corresponding entry of two matrices ago in the calculation. So, for example, in the "With Zeros" section, consider calculating the third matrix. The first 2x2 minor is -30, but then you need to divide by the 2,2 entry of the first matrix in this section, which is 2. That's why the 1,1 entry of the third matrix is -15. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Maltenfort (talk • contribs) 14:14, 4 January 2016

Thanks, I have replied at your talk agreeing I blundered. Johnuniq (talk) 00:16, 5 January 2016 (UTC)

You're welcome. Maltenfort (talk) 03:21, 5 January 2016 (UTC)

Why oh why...[edit]

You removed the trolls ANI section about Drmies.....WHILE I WAS EDITING IT, and I had collected almost 10 pictures from commons to use there. It was going to be such hilarious drama, you owe me my morning laughs..... FreeatlastChitchat (talk) 12:00, 14 January 2016 (UTC)

Great picture! I was already surprised about this sense of humor. Now I understand. Joshua Jonathan -Let's talk! 08:02, 14 January 2016 (UTC)
I'm glad someone understands because it's all way over my head. I removed the comments by the now-indeffed user because WP:DENY is best. Sorry to interfere with the fun but I'm not sure that more hilarity at ANI is needed. Johnuniq (talk) 23:08, 14 January 2016 (UTC)
Groan That image is an WP:NFCC problem so I replaced it with a link. If I don't do that, someone will step in which can be irritating. Johnuniq (talk) 23:12, 14 January 2016 (UTC)

Maximum segment size in "TCP" Article[edit]

TCP MSS is an option field in the TCP header which can be reported to the other end of the TCP connection (only) during the connection establishment (TCP three-way handshake). The line that I deleted in the article says: "... and use this to dynamically adjust the MSS to avoid IP fragmentation within the network." which means MSS can be adjusted dynamically which is not true.
The following is some lines from RFC 879, section 3 (https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc879#section-3):
TCP provides an option that may be used at the time a connection is established (only) to indicate the maximum size TCP segment that can be accepted on that connection. This Maximum Segment Size (MSS) announcement (often mistakenly called a negotiation) is sent from the data receiver to the data sender...

Thank you, Cheers — Preceding unsigned comment added by WikiJackool (talk • contribs) 11:37, 15 January 2016 (UTC)

WikiJackool: This concerns Transmission Control Protocol where my edit restored some text. If you are concerned about the wording, please explain at the article talk page (Talk:Transmission Control Protocol). Using the article talk page means other editors will be able to review the discussion, and it can be easily found in the future if the situation arises again. I don't think we are disagreeing over the fundamentals—the question concerns what wording should be in the article. Johnuniq (talk) 21:40, 15 January 2016 (UTC)

RfC announce: Religion in infoboxes[edit]

There is an RfC at Template talk:Infobox#RfC: Religion in infoboxes concerning what should be allowed in the religion entry in infoboxes. Please join the discussion and help us to arrive at a consensus on this issue. --Guy Macon (talk) 22:09, 17 January 2016 (UTC)

ANI comment[edit]

Hi, sorry but I undid this comment of yours. I already closed the section so the archive would be inaccurate if that was in the closed section. If you'd like to raise it again, please add it as post-close comment even though we both know that's not needed. -- Ricky81682 (talk) 01:45, 24 January 2016 (UTC)

@Ricky81682: No problem! I can see the edit history shows me adding a comment two minutes after your close, but as a matter of interest it was not like that from my point of view. The section had not been closed when I clicked edit, and everything seemed normal on preview. It was only on save that I saw (with no edit conflict) that my comment was in a closed box. The important thing is that you took action, thanks. Johnuniq (talk) 01:48, 24 January 2016 (UTC)

Thank you[edit]

You said it better than I could and simply not being me made your words a bit less likely to cause apoplexy among the peanut gallery. I will leave that debate to run its course now I think. Guy (Help!) 01:16, 6 February 2016 (UTC)

@User:JzG: LOL, my heart sank when I saw "you have new messages" because I feared the worst—a comment from one of the usual suspects complaining about my uncivil remarks at ANI! I don't know how we're going to keep sane until the last chapter is written for many of the people in that discussion (permalink for posterity). Thank you for your magnificent work combating woo. Johnuniq (talk) 02:40, 6 February 2016 (UTC)

Thanks for your support[edit]

Peace dove.svg Peacemaker67 RfA Appreciation award
Thank you for participating and supporting at my RfA. It was very much appreciated, and I am humbled that the community saw fit to trust me with the tools. Peacemaker67 (click to talk to me) 06:03, 6 February 2016 (UTC)

Thank you for supporting my RfA[edit]

Human lightning rod not to scale Brianhe RfA Appreciation award
Thank you for participating at my RfA. Your support was very much appreciated even if I did get a bit scorched. Brianhe (talk) 07:55, 6 February 2016 (UTC)

2016 Tour de Suisse[edit]

Thank you for signaling the problem. I update Module:Cycling race and it is now good. The program evole regularly, and sometimes we discover errors, or sometimes it is a bug. Jérémy-Günther-Heinz Jähnick (talk) 12:08, 10 February 2016 (UTC)

@Jérémy-Günther-Heinz Jähnick: Thanks for fixing it. I would normally have asked on your talk page but I didn't have much time and I was a bit puzzled after skimming the module. I might drop in to d:Module:Cycling race later and offer some thoughts on Lua procedures. Johnuniq (talk) 01:47, 11 February 2016 (UTC)
Thank you, no problem. It is interesting to signal errors because we prefer it arrives when the template is few used, once a problem is detected, Molarus solve it. Jérémy-Günther-Heinz Jähnick (talk) 12:44, 11 February 2016 (UTC)

Ref Desk comment[edit]

You said suffice to say that the problem would be resolved soon... can you please give concrete evidence of that? How precisely do we resolve this problem? What do all editors (i.e. those who know the issue and those who are unaware of it) do? It would be very useful for you to give us the solution that you have alluded to. The Rambling Man (talk) 23:38, 11 February 2016 (UTC)

As you know, there is no good way to handle a situation like this, and there is very little concrete evidence regarding human behavior other than demonstrably correct platitudes such as encouraging bad behavior will lead to more bad behavior. However, and despite the existence of WP:LTA, experience shows that consistent WP:DENY works ... eventually. The problem is that the ref desks have attracted a pool of super-talented people who love to engage with all propositions, and each is convinced that their brilliance applies in all fields. Those contributors are the problem, and any precise remedy would start by limiting their human rights while contributing at Wikipedia—they should accept the judgment of those who are trying to clean up until DENY has been given a reasonable opportunity to work. The normal procedures that work well across all other pages at Wikipedia would also work at the ref desks if the enablers and those who enable the enablers were to keep quiet. Unfortunately that situation would have to be maintained for at least a year due to the excitement that has been generated so far. Johnuniq (talk) 00:08, 12 February 2016 (UTC)

Template:Blockcalc[edit]

Even as a non-admin this has to be one of the best things I've seen so far this year. It'll make my life reporting vandalism to AIV and ANI so much simpler if I can go this rangeblock will fix it. Well done. Amortias (T)(C) 13:47, 16 February 2016 (UTC)

@Amortias: Thanks! Unfortunately {{blockcalc}} cannot get useful results in a lot of cases because the IPs are all over the place, but it tries! It was tricky code but very satisfying for those of us fascinated by that sort of thing. Johnuniq (talk) 01:42, 17 February 2016 (UTC)

WP formatting problem[edit]

Hello! I'm asking you, not because it's your job to do, but because I hope you might be able to point me in the direction of help. I don't know where to ask about things like this.

In Names of Germany there is an image of Gaius Cornelius Tacitus at the beginning of the section Names from Germania (where it belongs; at least in the source), but a string of images on the right from the preceding section is pushing this down. I can't see why. Worse, if you adjust the browser width so that the image is just at the top of the Names from Alemanni, instead of the title Names from Alemanni flowing around it, they are superimposed on the image. Where does one ask basic questions about how image layout is supposed to be done? Imaginatorium (talk) 09:52, 17 February 2016 (UTC)

@Imaginatorium: No problem asking, but I don't understand why that's happening. In case you're not aware, the people at WP:VPT would probably quickly fix this. I'll have to look later and see what was done. Johnuniq (talk) 10:46, 17 February 2016 (UTC)
Great - that's just the help I need. My head is so full of obscure, or even non-existent names of units there is no room left for more acronyms. I'll post the above at VPT. Imaginatorium (talk) 15:52, 17 February 2016 (UTC)

Roman Dam of Belas[edit]

Olá. I have revised the data on the Geobox to the proper "convert" template. Thank you for your assistance: it was an oversight on my part.ruben jc ZEORYMER (talk) 10:56, 8 March 2016 (UTC)

@Zeorymer: Thanks. Johnuniq (talk) 11:01, 9 March 2016 (UTC)
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