User talk:UrielAcosta

Request For Help

I saw that you rolled back my changes to Alexander Kuo entries. Would love to have a discussion about this. I am his son, posting early career details. Not sure how to discuss it with you more. — Preceding unsigned comment added by StatusKuoman (talk • contribs) 16:57, 7 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

In the Jane Remover article, what kind of a source would suffice in order to get that information on the page. Because I know it's true; their sister, father, aunt, uncle etc. everybody has a Turkish name and they mention they're Turkish Cypriot on Facebook. Same with the mother side being Polish, but there is not an official interview with Jane Remover regarding this. There is a news page mentioning their sister, them (using the deadname though) and their parents. Also there was also ancestry.com but you didn't accept it. Is there really no way for me to put that information? Hurley07103 — Preceding undated comment added 06:14, 17 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I would like kindly ask you to proofread an article History of the Jews in Derbent. Thank you in advance. Boxes12 (talk)

Dear UrielAcosta,

Thank you so much for your kindness and a wonderful job that you had done with the article History of the Jews in Derbent. It looks great! Thanks again! Boxes12 (talk) 18:17, 18 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, I'm still working on it. Your work was very thorough and well-researched, by the way, which makes it enjoyable to edit. UrielAcosta (talk) 18:45, 18 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I am so very grateful for your time and effort. Thanks again! Boxes12 (talk) 17:01, 19 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Judeo-Tat literature

Dear UrielAcosta,

If you will find interesting an article Judeo-Tat literature then your editing expertise will be greatly appreciated. It would be nice to have a well written article about the Judeo-Tat literature.

I am very sorry if I bother you with this article. Boxes12 (talk) 14:05, 22 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

No bother at all, I plan to look at the article in the next few days. UrielAcosta (talk) 21:39, 22 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

God bless you for your kindness! It is so nice of you. Boxes12 (talk) 17:21, 23 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]
- Thank you very much for your great editing job on the article Judeo-Tat literature! Boxes12 (talk) 20:01, 25 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you

Dear UrielAcosta, Thank you so much for edited page Yaakov Yitzhaki! You did a wonderful job. I appreaciate it! Boxes12 (talk) 22:23, 26 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Judaism in Dagestan

Dear UrielAcosta,

I would like to ask if you kingly agree to edit an article Judaism in Dagestan. Your English language skills is highly appreciated. Thank you.

Boxes12 (talk) 03:00, 17 December 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Dear UrielAcosta, thank you very much for your edited article Judaism in Dagestan. Many thanks for your help on this.

Boxes12 (talk) 00:17, 20 December 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Help with after posting on talk page

BS"D

Hello Mr. Acosta. Thank you for helping me through the proper procedures of Wikipedia so far.

I have a question. I posted onto the talk page on R' Kanievsky's article. What should I do now? Do I wait for a... Hoich-editor? to make an official comment on it? Do I just update the article anyways? What is the right thing for me to do now?

Shibolet Nehrd (talk) 19:10, 15 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

(P.S. If I'm supposed to wait for official comment - please don't go out of your way to look at it. I just want to know what to do for myself.) Shibolet Nehrd (talk) 19:10, 15 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for letting me know you'd posted on the Chaim Kanievsky talk page. You can read my response to your question there.

I've also added: "He was notable even among Jewish scholars for annually reading the entire text of many sources of Jewish law, including not only the Babylonian Talmud but also the less commonly studied Jerusalem Talmud" to the first paragraph of the "Rabbinic Career" section, with two sources, one from the National Library of Israel, the other the Yeshiva World article with the complete list quoted in the footnote; while I was at it, & based on the National Library of Israel source, I also added "known as the Gdol HaDor ('the greatest of his generation')" to the introductory paragraph.

I didn't answer the question of just how long you should wait, because I'm not sure if there's a specific answer. Speaking just for myself, I'd probably wait two or three weeks- unless the article is something that gets a lot of traffic, one that many people will be visiting, and maybe editing, every day (e.g. Russian invasion of Ukraine (2022–present)), in which case a week or even less might be appropriate. To be honest, I almost never look at the talk pages of the articles I edit (the rare exceptions are generally if I'm thinking of adding something that I suspect might have already been chewed over on the talk page), and I don't know how many people actually look at talk pages. In fact, this is a reminder to me that from now on I should probably check the talk pages of articles I'm editing, at least those I'm editing extensively.

UrielAcosta (talk) 16:18, 16 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

BS"D

Thank you for your help and guidance Mr. Acosta. As well, I've read the things you wrote, and I feel I have learnt a lot about both Wikipedia and general clear-mindedness from them. I appreciate your time spent to help me so much.

Shibolet Nehrd (talk) 03:19, 20 March 2023 (UTC)![reply]

History of the Jews in Buynaksk

Dear UrielAcosta, I would like to ask if you kingly agree to edit an article History of the Jews in Buynaksk. Thank you in advance. Boxes12 (talk) 15:19, 9 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

History of the Jews in Makhachkala

Dear UrielAcosta,
Thank you so much for edited articles History of the Jews in Buynaksk and History of the Jews in Derbent. As always, you did an excellent job!
There is left one city in Dagestan were used to live Jews, it is Makhachkala. I wrote an article History of the Jews in Makhachkala.
I would like to ask you to kindly agree to edit History of the Jews in Makhachkala as well.
It is last article about the history of the Jews in Dagestan. There are three sub articles of the main one – Judaism in Dagestan, that you previously edited. I just don’t know if you completed it.
Again, thank you for all your help!

P.S. Unfortunately, Islamic antisemite multiple times tried to harm this article, but it was restored.
Boxes12 (talk) 21:22, 4 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Regarding the edits on Neemuch page

Thank you for improvising the article on the city of Neemuch few days back. I appreciate your efforts and thank you for your work. I am a Neemuch local and I unfortunately object to one your edits being the deletion of Etymology section in your edit. I am not familiar with the standards and formalities of Wikipedia. However, in the etymology section, the claim of Neemuch evolving from NIMACH (North India Mounted Artillery and Cavalry Headquarters) is indeed true. There is substantial historical documentation present where NIMACH is used (mainly during colonial era). The claim of clock statue bearing the name is also true and can be verified from Google Street View (I can send if you want). The other myths are also widespread around town but aren't having evidence to back them up. I did not want to add the section back before consulting you, the more experienced editor on Wikipedia. I request the etymology section to be added back in the article as it represents the history of my little town which is quite verifiable. You have also removed other portions of the article which I do understand as they indeed lack proper sourcing. Thank you and happy holidays. :) Metalduck07 (talk) 08:16, 22 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question

Why did you capitalize "conservative" in this edit? I've never seen someone capitalize that word intentionally on wiki before but usually when I see conservative it's about political views and not religious affiliation. Maybe there's a different norm in this context? I'm always learning something new about the MOS so if there's a section you know of off the top of your head that's relevant to this situation, that'd be really helpful. Clovermoss🍀 (talk) 07:23, 16 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

User:Clovermoss:

While "conservative" is an ordinary adjective, Conservative Jews are members of an organized movement called Conservative Judaism (the name has nothing to do with politics, it's an artifact of the movement having originated as the more religiously traditional wing in a split in Reform Judaism in the late 1800s).

So it's like the difference between using "democrat" to mean a supporter of democracy and "democratic" as an ordinary adjective (as in "Iceland's Althing is the world's oldest democratic legislature" or "the ancient Spartans were not democrats") and using the capitalized forms to refer to the Democratic Party in the US (as in "the senator is a Democrat" or "the Democratic legislative agenda").

This also happens with other religious terms- "catholic" and "orthodox" are ordinary adjectives, but when capitalized they can refer to organized branches of Christianity. UrielAcosta (talk) 16:36, 16 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Okay, thanks for explaining that. Clovermoss🍀 (talk) 17:17, 16 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

	The Barnstar of Good Humor
	Your recent edit summary on the article for Asperger's Syndrome made me laugh out loud. ~Puella Mortua~ Signed from the grave. (séance me!) 17:36, 23 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Request for review

Hello.. I appreciate your edits (removal of notables as per our policies) in the article on Kulin Kayastha! I would like to request you to review the notables in another Bengali caste article, Mahishya in case you have the time and interest for the same. Cheers! Ekdalian (talk) 14:52, 22 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

What is your personal opinion?

What is your personal opinion about Zohran Mamdani becoming Mayor of New York? AmaanullahKhan (talk) 13:38, 8 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

User:AmaanullahKhan:

That's not an appropriate question for a Wikipedia talk page. The fact that I voted for Mamdani in the primary election is irrelevant to the work of editing an encyclopedia. UrielAcosta (talk) 14:04, 8 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

FYI on Shakespeare

On this, see User_talk:Rsjaffe#Old_Shake-sock,_I_think. Gråbergs Gråa Sång (talk) 05:15, 9 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

COI edits

Hi Uriel, reminder that COI editors are strongly encouraged to use edit requests, but aren't usually required to, so please only revert them if they're also bad edits for whatever reason. Have some empathy for people who have Wikipedia articles on themselves and are frustrated that they are out of date or incorrect. -- asilvering (talk) 18:11, 12 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

WP:BLPKIND might be of interest. Like AI, COI-editors aren't wrong all the time. Gråbergs Gråa Sång (talk) 07:03, 13 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

GAEMN Site Number - I can provide proof I actually work for them, if needed.

Just wanted to clarify the reason I re-updated number and the source for the GAEMN on the mesonet page and why I had not cited the website originally.

I had seen that our website was already cited, and felt it might be redundant and confusing to add another citation to the page, even if it was specifically to the listing of the stations. I also can provide proof of being a tech for the GAEMN, if needed - but would prefer that not be public if possible and necessary. I did help install the Perry, GA site on 4/30/25, for what it's worth.

Most news articles about the network also for some reason still quote 85, and that is very out of date - has been for a few years. I'm unsure why that's the number given most of the time, but the website does 91 currently (7/13/25) on the installation date page, as well as in the drop down list on the left to view each station.

Aside from re-linking the list of pages, and also confirming I do indeed work for the the GAEMN at UGA, I'm not sure what would be helpful for sourcing the change besides what I've tried to provide. If there is something I can provide/do that would be helpful, please let me know and I will do my best to provide what I can within reason. Wxnerdwriter (talk) 21:33, 13 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

WikiNYC this week: Thursday Edit-a-thon + Sunday Wiki-Picnic!

Two Wikimedia NYC 400 events

Please join us for the launch events to recognize the Wikimedia NYC 400!

Fulfilling Wikimedia NYC tradition, we'll start off the campaign with an edit-a-thon on Thursday and a Wiknic on Sunday, and will continue with Wikimedia NYC 400 events throughout the rest of this year.

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NYC 400: Wiknic and Edit-A-Thon with Washington Square Park

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Blanking a new user's draft

I'm not sure why you blanked the sandbox draft; the AFCH script has a lang declination reasoning that points new users to more resources. It also leaves a message on the user's talk page, which you didn't do. It's best to let the new users known what they did wrong so they can at least have another attempt at it. Bobby Cohn 🍁 (talk) 13:47, 15 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

user:Bobby Cohn: I ignore a draft in another language if it hasn't been submitted (as it could be an initial version that the editor plans to transfer in draft space- I have done the same thing when translating articles from English for the Portuguese & Spanish Wikipedias) but this had been submitted for review and since a draft in another language cannot be accepted (WP:ENGLISHPLEASE), to leave such pages there would waste the time of the page reviewers who would have to look at them.

As for advice, in what language should I give it to somebody who doesn't use English on English Wikipedia? (I know a little French, but I certainly would not presume to expect editors on French Wikipedia to address me in English). If you think that the editor should be given further advice, however, you are of course free to give it- but for transparency it must be in English like all communications on English Wikipedia. UrielAcosta (talk) 14:21, 15 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

But it had been submitted. And you linked to WP:ENGLISHPLEASE, so there's no need to communicate to them in a language other than English, you're absolutely right. But they did write a short description and an edit summary in English. What I'm saying is at least using the declination reason from the AFCH script leaves a message on their talk page that explains the declination.

If you want to blank it, fine, but I would at least explain to them on their talk page why you did so they can address it or find their own language project. Bobby Cohn 🍁 (talk) 14:31, 15 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Twinkle also offers {{uw-english}}, {{uw-notenglish}}, and {{uw-notenglishedit}} if you're looking to be quick. Not that the AFCH declination for lang takes that long either. Bobby Cohn 🍁 (talk) 14:35, 15 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Again: if you want to offer further advice on the talk page, go ahead, I certainly have no objections. UrielAcosta (talk) 14:35, 15 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for referring me to the "uw" templates though, in the future if I do this in a similar case I will leave them on the user's talk page. UrielAcosta (talk) 14:39, 15 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

You might also find Twinkle helpful, then. Sorry if I was brash. I'm just trying to avoid instances like at User:Neryavatmaln where it looks like the user doesn't realise the reason their content is now missing and they just try again. All the best, Bobby Cohn 🍁 (talk) 14:43, 15 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Pinnacle Investment Management Page - Incorrect Information

Hi @UrielAcosta. Want to clarify some points about the Pinnacle Investment Page you are editing.

Origins (majority of information is inaccurate).

- Pinnacle was founded by Ian Macoun as a start up in 2006. Wilson HTM & Steve Wilson were early investors in the business.

- Multiple credible non-company affiliated sources back this up:

https://www.livewiremarkets.com/wires/no-shortcuts-how-ian-macoun-built-a-100-billion-funds-management-behemoth https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/leaders/this-public-servant-founded-a-4b-company-he-never-wanted-to-be-an-entrepreneur-20250402-p5loi5 https://ioandc.com/pinnacles-roadmap-for-expansion-and-succession/ https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/markets-with-madison/is-the-original-60-40-strategy-dead-this-investing-icon-thinks-so/N5T52K2R2VBJXNYXB6DOPJFSTU/

- Pinnacle was stand-alone company which Wilson HTM had a stake in, up until 2016. Then via a reverse-takeover. Wilson HTM (the listed entity) was renamed to Pinnacle Investment Management Group, and the ASX ticket changed to PNI.See ASX announcement here: https://www.marketindex.com.au/asx/pni/announcements/market-update-2A968387 Brj8990 (talk) 22:48, 21 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Kind request

Hello UrielAcosta, thanks for patrolling new pages. I have just oversighted a userpage you tagged for deletion, because it contained non-public information about a minor and would like to ask you to please report such pages to the oversight team (WP:OS), should you come across them. It's probably something we should publicise better – because, at the moment, it's just an "if you know, you know" kind of situation, where people just know that it's a standard interpretation of WP:OSPOL criterion 1 – but it's quite important to protect our younger editors. Thanks again and best. — $Salvio giuliano$ 13:56, 25 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Salvio giuliano: Thanks for the information, I'll do that in future. UrielAcosta (talk) 14:02, 25 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Note on Touhou edit

Sorry about the bad edit, I'm new to this. I noticed that there wasn't an actual description of the primary gameplay (although that is included in the genre, other games still describe it in their gameplay descriptions), and that the description of boss spell cards are inaccurate (the used description of spell cards apply to all boss attacks. Spell cards are properly differentiated from normal attacks by their name and by the ability to get a point bonus by beating them without getting hit or bombing) Would you have any advice on improving the edit?

https://en.touhouwiki.net/wiki/Embodiment_of_Scarlet_Devil/Gameplay

Here's the source I used primarily. (I'd use a more general page, but for whatever reason, there just isn't one. Despite the fact that most of the games share largely the game gameplay. Fan wiki moment.) Blueizcuteio (talk) 2:42, 29 July 2025 (UTC)

Contested deletion

My user page should not be speedily deleted because I have created this second account to my old one, PenultimateStride, which I intend to retire as soon as this new account gets auto confirmed. 271rpm (talk) 17:11, 29 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Speedy deletion declined: User:271rpm

Hello UrielAcosta. I am just letting you know that I declined the speedy deletion of User:271rpm, a page you tagged for speedy deletion, because of the following concern: Not a blatant misuse of Wikipedia as a webhost. Thank you. $Salvio giuliano$ 20:44, 29 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Maths school edit reversion

Hi - I saw you reverted my small change to the Maths school page. The reason given was that it was unsourced, but I had sourced it with the website of one of the Maths schools, which clearly backs up my change. The claim you have reverted it to is in fact not evidenced by its source - the current source is only in relation to one Maths school, whereas the claim in in relation to all Maths schools. I am new to any Wikipedia editing so apologise if I'm missing something here but can't follow the logic. Mathsschools1 (talk) 16:27, 30 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Mathsschools1: I just looked at the edit and you are right, I'm sorry I overlooked your addition of the citation. I saw that content had been added in the middle of other content which was followed by sources, and apparently I didn't look all the way to the bottom where you had added it. Feel free to restore it (but without the word "however": see MOS:EDITORIAL for other words we shouldn't use in articles, like "but", "although" and "despite"). Or if you prefer I'll restore it myself, but as you are a new editor I thought you might want the additional experience editing.

Ideally each claim would be followed by a separate reliable source but in practice that's not always practical, so to avoid confusion I suggest that in future cases like this the citation go immediately after the claim, and before (or after) other claims that are already sourced if that's practical, and if not you could just mention in the edit summary that you added the source below. And of course I'll try to be more careful in the future & always look to the bottom of the edit. UrielAcosta (talk) 18:08, 30 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for your response - I've made the edit under a different username as apparently there were also concerns about my choice of user name. I appreciate your advice for future. Mathsschools1 (talk) 15:52, 1 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

NYC August: Wikimania Satellite Social + Roosevelt Island Wiknic

Two informal Wikimedia NYC events

While Wikimania 2025 is underway in Nairobi, Kenya, you are invited to Wikimedia NYC's Satellite Social at Prime Produce on Thursday, August 7th, which will be an informal gathering of local Wikimedians and potentially feature editing, hacking, and board games. No experience of anything at all is required. All are welcome!

Additionally, a second Wiknic of the season, this time on Roosevelt Island, is planned for later in the month (August 24th). Stay tuned for further updates!

Wikimania Satellite Social

When: August 7, 2025

Time: 3pm to 7pm

Where: In person at Prime Produce (424 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019)

Roosevelt Island Wiknic

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Musical Museum edits

Hi, it appears that you reverted my additions to the Musical Museum page. This was my first Wikipedia edit and I confess that I don't know the rules or procedures. All I was trying to do was to bring the information up to date as the museum has a major changed in September 2024. Can you please give me some advice on how to have my changes accepted? Thanks. MartianW (talk) 20:36, 5 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Google Calendar Edit Page

You reverted my change because of a blogger citation, but the blog site in question is the official google blog, and the other reference in that same area that was in the previous article is also a blogger link. Can you let me know why you reverted this? Cps4218 (talk) 03:32, 7 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Speedy deletion

Hey! I'm new to the app and made a biography about my grandfather as he was a well-known writer here in Kenya and has even participated in international forums like UNESCO, I was inspired to do it after the death of Phoebe Asiyo a family friend and a politician who advocated for the rights of women in Kenya. I just wanted his story to be out there just like every other person who has contributed to the society in one way or another. Lemuelandrew08 (talk) 14:23, 9 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

(talk page stalker) Hi there! Given that the article subject is your grandfather, you have a clear conflict of interest and therefore, are strongly discouraged from directly creating or editing articles about him. If you still want to create an article about him, I highly recommend using the Articles for Creation process, whereby an experienced editor will review your work and provide feedback. Before doing that, however, you'll want to make sure he meets Wikipedia's notability guidelines for people, which is how we determine who deserves a Wikipedia article. In short, you'd want to find at least three reliable, independent sources with significant coverage of your grandfather. I hope this helps! Significa liberdade (she/her) (talk) 23:35, 9 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Speedy deletion reminder

Hi there, and thank you for your contributions to Wikipedia! I noticed your speedy deletion nomination of User:Denisg94/Sample page, which I have deleted under U5. Good catch! However, I noticed you didn't inform the editor about the speedy deletion nomination. If you don't already, I highly recommend using a tool, e.g., Twinkle, for managing speedy deletion nominations as it will automatically notify the article creator about the deletion. Thanks again! Significa liberdade (she/her) (talk) 23:32, 9 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Also noting that you failed to inform the editor again when you nominated their userpage for deletion here: User: Sobainbaluch. Significa liberdade (she/her) (talk) 14:50, 10 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Yo. Still seeing no notification for User:Brian Mullally. Significa liberdade (she/her) (talk) 16:15, 10 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Reedsy draft

Hi @UrielAcosta, I wanted to check with you about marking my draft for deletion. I am the founder of the company. I did disclose my conflict of interest. The article has 14 references. Would you consider removing the banner? Thank you, and I'm happy to discuss further. PapyrusPoet (talk) 18:05, 13 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Speedy deletion declined: User:Stratocastar

Hello UrielAcosta. I am just letting you know that I declined the speedy deletion of User:Stratocastar, a page you tagged for speedy deletion, because of the following concern: Limbus Company isn't a corporate entity, it's a video game, and Kromus is one of its characters. Let's see if there's anything problematic later on... Thank you. Shirt58 (talk) 🦘 02:16, 16 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Shirt58 Okay, thanks for the heads-up. UrielAcosta (talk) 02:19, 16 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Proposed deletion of 72-hour clause

The article 72-hour clause has been proposed for deletion because of the following concern:

Legal stub that has been sourced to unreliable sources for almost 20 years. Terribly misleading; see talk page for more details. WP:TNT.

While all constructive contributions to Wikipedia are appreciated, pages may be deleted for any of several reasons.

You may prevent the proposed deletion by removing the {{proposed deletion/dated}} notice, but please explain why in your edit summary or on the article's talk page.

Please consider improving the page to address the issues raised. Removing {{proposed deletion/dated}} will stop the proposed deletion process, but other deletion processes exist. In particular, the speedy deletion process can result in deletion without discussion, and articles for deletion allows discussion to reach consensus for deletion. Bearian (talk) 09:06, 16 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Van Diemen's Land

You've removed a literature addition regarding the graphic novel "The Diemenois". I added this section as it's relevant to the listing. I'd like you to explain why this was removed by you. I can see no reason to do this. But maybe you can make a case for it. Please do. Videojamie (talk) 08:37, 17 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

You eliminated my edits on the White Horse Tavern

The tavern has 300 years of history, why is that not considered important to document? Rather than throw out everything I wrote, and reduce 300+ years to a paragraph, can you provide more comments? WP:NOTEVERYTHING, WP:NOR, WP:NOTESSAY as the reasons. I added citation for a significant amount of material, that was researched over the last few years. Why is that considered an essay? You eliminated so many things that cleary not related to the reasons you gave, I am just confused and completely disillusioned that this is how Wikipedia works. In fact you left in the first sentence a clear mistake on what the tavern was called. Wpl00 (talk) 02:26, 18 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Wpl00: WP:NOTEVERYTHING, WP:NOR, & WP:NOTESSAY are links to some of Wikipedia's rules for editors. You can click on them to read what they say, which should help clarify the issues. UrielAcosta (talk) 02:51, 18 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

It does seem like a subjective judgement to claim NOTEVERYTHING, without knowing everything that could be written. Are you claiming that because of including several letters that reference the tavern, that one letter would have made the point--btw I didn't include every letter that references the tavern only few? Or perhaps because I had two historic figures as visitors. You left in Jefferson, but left out William Trent. Trent is a notable individual with his own entry, why would that not be a fact to include? Perhaps it was the section on the Freemasons, when it was clearly a fact backed by citations. Or is that not an important fact? None of this is original material. I'm not even sure how NOR applies. Nothing new is being proposed, it's all been written elsewhere. I just gathered it together. The NOTESSAY I can see if you think I should not have to describe what a Tavern was in colonial times, but since the term Tavern has a very different meaning today than it did back then, I thought it was important. Or perhaps NOTESSAY was meant for listing most of the owners, I could see that. But since you applied those terms to everything I wrote, it's hard to know what it was meant to clarify. The entry you left is not at all representative of the history of the tavern. I don't want to put hours of work into making a complete entry for a topic, that can be dismissed in total in minutes. Wpl00 (talk) 03:22, 18 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

WQFS Page - Seeking Clarification

I am not clear on why you removed large sections of the WQFS Page on 8/16. Because of your edits to the History section, the page now implies that WQFS has been "broadcasting in an adult contemporary or middle of the road format" since 1970. This is completely inaccurate, but what is accurate is in a section that you removed - "WQFS features a wide variety of genres. The main format is indie rock. About one hundred DJs, half of them Guilford College students, work at the station at any given time. Students serve as station managers. Their leadership roles include general management, programming, promotions, news, and production" "WQFS plays many local and North Carolina artists." My hope is that you will accept the re-admission of the bolded, removed statements, as these statements are an important part of the station's identity and culture - they should be included as they are an accurate description of WQFS. Please advise, and I thank you in advance for reading this. Hquakeh (talk) 15:25, 18 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

WikiNYC Sun Aug 24: Roosevelt Island Wiknic 2025

August 24: Wiknic @ Roosevelt Island

You are invited to the picnic anyone can edit on Roosevelt Island, at Southpoint Park. Please dress for the weather and bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating; we will be having this picnic on the grass. Bring some potluck as well as some board games to add to the fun!

All are welcome, new and experienced!

Sunday, August 24, 2025 Wiknic @ Roosevelt Island

Time: 2:00 - 7:00 pm (come by any time!)
Location: Roosevelt Island – Southpoint Park; look for our Wikipedia/Wikimedia NYC banner. (In case of inclement weather, we plan to relocate to our usual venue, Prime Produce in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan.)

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ANI Notice

There is currently a discussion at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. Significa liberdade (she/her) (talk) 22:06, 22 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, UrielAcosta,

It's in your best interests to show up at ANI, read over the discussion and offer a statement. It's better that we hear from you rather than action taken without your input. It's important to hear your side in all of this. Thank you. Liz ^{Read! Talk!} 08:01, 23 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

UrielAcosta, the concerns raised at ANI require your attention and comment. Please do not continue routine editing without making a comment at ANI. Firefangledfeathers (talk / contribs) 12:26, 27 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Liz and@Firefangledfeathers: I just want to note that UrielAcosta has only made one edit on the English Wikipedia since the ANI was posted. Significa liberdade (she/her) (talk) 14:55, 27 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I'm aware! One is already too many, and I want to help make sure there are not more. Firefangledfeathers (talk / contribs) 14:57, 27 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Trying to save you from from some headaches, friend

Let me give you some information that came out in the ANI discussion. I'm not saying it is the only problem, but it is a problem: You are tagging user pages as spam when they aren't spam. Users are allowed to tell some about themselves. There is a big difference between someone making an advertisement on their user page, and someone just saying "I'm Bob, I go to college, I live [city], I work for XYZ company, etc etc etc". The last two times you tagged user pages for CSD, they were turned down and others have said this is common for you. You need to either stop tagging user pages, or familiarize yourself with the policy, and get a much higher tolerance for people talking about themselves on their user page, or you will end up getting banned from adding the speedy delete tag on any page. And yes, you really SHOULD notify the editor when you tag them. Normally, this isn't such a big deal, but you have shown to have a bad track record, to be honest, so yes, you SHOULD just go ahead and use Twinkle to issue CSD tags, and automatically notify the editor in question. Of course, you can ignore my advice, but you would be setting yourself up for sanctions, soon, so do yourself a favor, and just do these simple things: Don't tag unless it is bindingly obvious it is truly spam, and just use Twinkle to tag them, which defaults to notifying them. This is after you go read the criteria on G11 again. Thank you for attention in the matter. Dennis Brown - 2¢ 09:51, 27 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

edit on word party reverted

your edit on word party has been reverted CyborgsWM (talk) 03:18, 31 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

September 10: Wikimedia NYC Annual Election Meeting

September 10: Annual Election & Members Meeting

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our Annual Election & Members Meeting, in-person at Prime Produce in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan and also via Zoom.

The Members' Meeting is similar to other WikiWednesday meetups, except that its primary function is to elect new members to the Board of Directors. We will elect three board seats – half of the elected seats on the board – and the elected board can appoint up to five more board members. As part of the Members Meeting, we will also focus on the Wikimedia NYC Programs Plan for the coming year, our Financial Report, and Annual and Monthly event teams for the coming year.

Election info:

To run for election or to vote, you must be a dues-paying member of Wikimedia New York City, having renewed in the past 12 months.
Voting will be both online, via emailed ballots from the ElectionBuddy service, and in-person.
The poll will be open for the 48 hours between 8pm EDT on September 8 and 8pm EDT on September 10.
For additional information, please consult the Election FAQ.

Meeting info:

Wednesday, September 10 Annual Election & Members Meeting (optional RSVP on-wiki).
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Open Hour)

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Wiki Salon)

(Prime Produce, Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan)

Also online via Zoom

All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct and Photography Policy.

P.S. Next event, September 19 — NYC 400 Edit-A-Thon: Nueva Yol

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Fri Nueva Yol Editathon + Oct 3-5 WikiGameJam NYC

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our Wikipedia NYC 400 Edit-A-Thon: Nueva Yol on Friday Sep 19 from 5pm to 8pm, hosted with the NYU Latinx Project.

And if you're interested in the development of wiki-based games, we'd like to invite you to apply for the WikiGameJam on Oct 3-5 — we're hoping to publicly showcase some of the best projects at our next Wikipedia Day!

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Regarding the withdrawal of content.

Dear Moderator, Greetings.

On 30/07/2025, you have removed the major content from wiki page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shree_Dev_Vyadeshwar by stating the reason that reference is not observed.

Actually, the reference to the content which you have removed, is present there on the OFFICIAL webpage of the temple. Please refer fourth paragraph under HOME tab of official website of the said temple: https://shreevyadeshwardevasthanguhagar.org/vyadeshwar-temple.php

I hope you will now revert back the content.

Thanks in advance Gsmodak (talk) 05:05, 7 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Nov 15: Kelly Street Garden edit-a-thon

November 15: Kelly Street Garden edit-a-thon

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for an urban gardening-themed edit-a-thon at the Kelly Street Garden in Longwood in the Bronx. This is the third event in the Community Garden series and is part of a collective project of remembrance. All are welcome, new and experienced!

All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct and Photography Policy.

Meeting info:

Saturday, November 15 Kelly Street Garden edit-a-thon (RSVP on-wiki)
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Kelly Street Garden, the Bronx

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Dec 5: Foundation and Friends' Free Culture Friday

December 5: Free Culture Friday

You are invited to Foundation and Friends' Free Culture Friday at Prime Produce on Friday, December 5. This event will be held upstairs in the Cybernetics Library and will feature a reception with Wikimedia Foundation staff in the afternoon, followed by a more informal gathering for editing and socializing into the evening. No experience of anything at all is required. All are welcome!

Friday, December 5, 2025
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm (Wikimedia Foundation staff + community meet-and-greet)
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Open salon, hacking, and board games)
Prime Produce, 424 W 54th St

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Sun Jan 25: Wikipedia Day NYC 2026

January 25: Wikipedia Day

You are invited to Wikipedia Day 2026, hosted by Wikimedia NYC at City Tech in Brooklyn. Help us celebrate the 25th birthday of Wikipedia! Together we will explore the past, present, and future of the free knowledge movement, and celebrate all the people, communities and ideas that make Wikipedia possible.

Eventbrite registration is required for entry: Register here

We'll also have a session of 3-5 minute lightning talks and we invite community members to sign up for one, though space is somewhat limited.

Sunday, January 25, 2026
11:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The Theater at City Tech, 275 Jay Street, Brooklyn

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