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Thanks for the clean-up

at Fasces. I think that we have something that we can both live with. Probably this will be my last edit for a bit, I am discouraged with wikipedia, again, but not because of our exchange which I feel only made this little corner of wikipedia better. Carry on. Einar aka Carptrash (talk) 04:25, 24 January 2013 (UTC)

Mets' colors

Why did you change the edit about the Mets' uniform colors in the article on New Netherland? The claim that the Mets are blue and orange because of the Dutch is false. That is just a coincidence. The Mets chose their colors by taking then colors of the NY Giants and the Brooklyn Dodgers. If you look at the Mets' original cap, it looks like a Dodgers' cap with a Giants' logo on it. 24.9.74.139 (talk) 18:32, 31 January 2013 (UTC)

WP:BURDEN

When material has been challenged, it cannot be restored without satisfactory inline citations. Don't restore any material to New York City Subway in popular culture without an inline citation to a reliable source that discusses its relevance to the topic. That article has been nominated for deletion twice, and no one has bothered to add a single satisfactory source.—Kww(talk) 04:32, 12 February 2013 (UTC)

You obviously haven't been paying attention, because Fitnr has been adding them, and so have I. ---------User:DanTD (talk) 05:00, 12 February 2013 (UTC)

The sources added have not been from an independent source verifying that the content is related to the topic: they've been to copyright violations of music videos, unreliable sources, and other similar locations. Find a source that addresses the New York City subway in popular culture and reference that. Not these other things.—Kww(talk) 05:06, 12 February 2013 (UTC)

This discussion belongs on the article's talk page. Please take it there, folks. Fitnr (talk) 05:07, 12 February 2013 (UTC)

Actually, discussion of your wholesale restoration of the article in violation of WP:BURDEN belongs on your talk page, not on the article page. It's a form of disruptive editing. Please never restore unsourced material again.—Kww(talk) 06:07, 12 February 2013 (UTC)

From WP:BURDEN: "Editors might object if you remove material without giving them time to provide references; consider adding a {{citation needed}} tag as an interim step... It may be that the article contains so few citations that it is impractical to add specific citation needed tags, in which case consider tagging a section with {{unreferencedsection}}, or the article with {{refimprove}} or {{unreferenced}}." There was plenty of crap in that article (much of which I just re-deleted), but it needed a pruning, not a weed-wacking. - Fitnr (talk) 06:17, 12 February 2013 (UTC)

Kevin, if it's any consolation, I'm not 100% the Bee Gees song "Subway" belongs on that list, because I've never heard the song before(or perhaps I just don't remember it). Does it specifically refer to any part of the New York City subway system? In any case, it's 2:30 A.M. where I'm at, so I'm going to bed. ---------User:DanTD (talk) 07:29, 12 February 2013 (UTC)

It's been discussed time and time again: it's the removing editors choice whether to delete or add a tag. Once the material is removed for lack of sourcing, no one should ever add it back without an in-line citation. Object if you want, but please do not ever restore unsourced material to an article again. I'll clean the article out again next week, and anything with a {{cn}} or source that does not discuss the relevance of the item to the impact the New York City Subway has had on popular culture will be removed. At first examination, only the citations relating to a "subway series" pass muster.—Kww(talk) 14:42, 12 February 2013 (UTC)

Deletion link

Hello! I'm the Oberlin student that authored the protest page. I noticed that you deleted someone's comment about deletion. What I'm curious about is the fact that the person's deletion reasons were unrelated to the article and they didn't format the note correctly. I had the suspicion that given the controversial nature and campus backlash of the protests, the deletion post was merely to troll and instill fear. I'm just curious as to the reason you decided to delete it (and to thank you for it). Best, pteranadons — Preceding unsigned comment added by Pteranadons (talk • contribs) 03:45, 7 March 2013 (UTC)

I removed the note because it was poorly formatted, and probably was meant for the talk page. I left a note on the editor's talk page explaining how deletion tags and talk pages usually work. Their username indicates a familiarity with Oberlin, and the note was a good-faith comment, so I don't think the editor is a troll. Fitnr (talk) 04:45, 7 March 2013 (UTC)

Obie alums

Thanks for your recent work cleaning/tightening up List of Oberlin College alumni. Ma^t_chups 15:34, 17 March 2013 (UTC)

You're welcome. It's ongoing work, there are plenty of notable people in Category:Oberlin_College_alumni not listed on the page. Fitnr (talk) 18:02, 18 March 2013 (UTC)

Edits to Daniel Squadron

Hi, before this becomes an edit war, I wanted to point out that your link itself says "Use lowercase, except for proper names" under the header "Article title format." And it applies only to ARTICLE TITLES anyway. You probably needed to direct me here, which doesn't have any kind of stipulation, so I think peacock rule still applies. thanks--38.105.132.130 (talk) 16:54, 26 September 2013 (UTC)

"State Senate" and "Public Advocate" are proper nouns. As WP:HEAD notes, for example, headings are in sentence case, not title case. I refer you to Barack Obama#State Senator: 1997–2004 as an example. Fitnr (talk)

Ah, no, not on their own. If used as a title, as part of a name, yes. Do you need references? You yourself just showed how wrong you are "headings are in sentence case, not title case": I'm trying to avoid an edit war here, and you're not helping--38.105.132.130 (talk) 17:15, 26 September 2013 (UTC)

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Logan Square "Culture" section

Please check the Talk page for my response to the reinstated content that was originally written by me. Regards,--Soulparadox (talk) 15:11, 3 October 2013 (UTC)

Chief Keef

HI. please do not replace the above individual in the notable people section of Englewood, Chicago unless you can reference it. His article used to state he was from Englewood, but the reference supporting that did not say that, so I removed it. Thanks. Gtwfan52 (talk) 04:24, 6 October 2013 (UTC)

In the time it took you to write this, you could have found a half-dozen sources for him being from Englewood, it's in half of the articles about him. Fitnr (talk) 14:10, 6 October 2013 (UTC)

and your point is? I am not going to waste my time reading about some drug using criminal bum punk from Chicago. You are welcome to waste yours of course. Gtwfan52 (talk) 04:27, 7 October 2013 (UTC)

If you don't think that you can approach a topic with NPOV, then maybe you should steer clear of editing it. Fitnr (talk) 14:44, 7 October 2013 (UTC)

There was absolutely nothing POV about my edit. And what I choose to read is absolutely my business. It is presumptuous in the extreme for you to think you have any right or business telling me what I need to do when removing unreferenced material. You can take your opinion and stick it. ByeBye. Gtwfan52 (talk) 00:19, 8 October 2013 (UTC)

It's a bit odd that you can find the time to leave nasty notes on talk pages, but not to do basic searches for references. You also may want to review Wikipedia:Etiquette before the next time you tell someone to stick it. Have a nice day. Fitnr (talk) 00:27, 8 October 2013 (UTC)

DC Neighborhood Template

Hi Fitnr. It appears that the template is no longer displaying neighborhoods of Ward 8. From the info on the talk page, it appears the complicated setup was due to the fact that the template was too large and not rendering correctly. Please look at it and try to revise, otherwise just revert. Thanks, epicAdam^(talk) 21:53, 26 October 2013 (UTC)

The Ward 8 problem was a result of a missing '='. It's fixed. Fitnr (talk) 22:04, 26 October 2013 (UTC)

TBTA Navbox redundant? Really?

The TBTA Navbox that you're trying to remove is more specific than other bridges and tunnels in NYC. Would you remove the PATH Navbox from Port Authority of New York and New Jersey-related articles because they have their own navboxes? ---------User:DanTD (talk) 17:24, 5 November 2013 (UTC)

All of the links on {{TBTA Navbox}} are on {{NYC Bridge}}, so yes, it is redundant. I don't see any navboxes on the Port Authority article that completely duplicate other navboxes, but if there were, I would remove them. If you thing it's very important for readers to be able to navigate by bridge operator, I think {{NYC Bridge}} would be a great place to start. Otherwise, {{TBTA Navbox}} seems like a clear-cut case of template creep, and I think TFD reason #2 applies. I mean, what's so special about the TBTA? We could create navboxes for all sorts of subsets of {{NYC Bridge}}. Why not NYC bridges named for politicians? Fitnr 20:10, 5 November 2013 (UTC)

Thank you (Arithmomania editor here)!

Thanks for the greeting.

I'm not a new user, actually. Just an occasional anonymous remover of pop sections when they grow ridiculous. To be honest, my major argument for doing it is not very strong: it's that they make the article proper look less factual. But so far, my doing it hasn't been met with instant reverts, as far as I observed. So perhaps I've been operating within the consensus. 178.42.114.14 (talk) 18:26, 7 November 2013 (UTC)

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Ellis Island

Can you please explain what is inaccurate about this? Ellis Island is located in the Upper New York Bay in Jersey City, New Jersey, east of Liberty State Park and north of Liberty Island. Mostly created through land reclamation, it covers a land area of 27.5 acres (11.1 ha), 3.3 acres (1.3 ha) of which are the original island, and an exclave of New York City. The entire island has been owned and administered by the U.S. federal government since 1808 and is operated by the National Park Service. Thanks Djflem (talk) 19:33, 16 November 2013 (UTC)

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Why

Why did u remove the thing I put on the lamarcus Aldridge wiki Zach.werner (talk) 18:32, 1 July 2015 (UTC)

Well, you changed his name to "LaMarcus Aldridge IS GOING TO PLAY FOR THE LA LAKERS." I mean, that's beyond belief even for a league that features Metta World Peace Fitnr 18:45, 1 July 2015 (UTC)

Why you have tagged for deletion

Hi, May i know the reason "dr. atul sharma" has been tagged for deletion. Thanks in advance — Preceding unsigned comment added by Amitalwaysonline (talk • contribs) 18:43, 1 July 2015 (UTC)

The article has no sources and doesn't indicate the importance of the subject beyond containing a lot of puffery. I suggest working on the article in your sandbox and resubmitting it when you've added sources and proofread it. You may find this helpful: Wikipedia:Your first article. Fitnr 18:50, 1 July 2015 (UTC)

Playing Catch with Destiny - MLB Scandal Exposed

Making the world a better place. Golden029 (talk) 23:14, 2 July 2015 (UTC)

Art thou Elias?

I know, fixed in the next release. All the best: Rich Farmbrough, 18:28, 7 July 2015 (UTC).

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Philomena Marano article

Hello Fitnr, Thanks for your input. The citations you refer to as being too closely associated with the subject are only for the names of Marano's artwork, not for other facts. All other facts are from verifiable third party sources and/or interviews. I believe that satisfies the requirements. I am removing the 3rd party template at the top of the article.Thanks for your assistance. Ann1apt (talk) 16:20, 15 July 2015 (UTC)

Hello Fitnr, I see you've restored the 3rd party notice at the top of the Marno article without notifying me. I beieve I've already made it clear that the Marano citations are for the names of her artwork. All other citations are verifiable 3rd party sources. Please tell me what your objection is. I will once again remove the 3rd party notice at the top of the article. Please DO NOT restore it without notifying me and discussing it. Thank you. Ann1apt (talk) 16:37, 15 July 2015 (UTC)

Rules of engagement

Hi You removed a whole legal section from this movie, but you left the asterisk in the text above it. I don't want to mess up the idea, so could you please delete the asterisk if the big chunk is definitely out? Ta. Lukasz Lukomski (talk) 00:58, 8 August 2015 (UTC)

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Hello. I wanted to thank you for updating the section of Capital punishment in the United States about executions hiatus.

For the new map you added, I believe personnally the earlier (that I created) was better because it uses the same colors than the world map in Capital punishment and Capital punishment by country, and also because I think the introduction is to soon to explain about moratoriums or executions suspensions, a complex legal or poltical concept.

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Caltech House System (Blacker House)

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None of the sources for the page, or others I could find elsewhere, give "Centre" as a spelling. The area of the town of Arlington, after which the station was named, is uniformly given as "Arlington Center," both in documents and in present-day local signage. Fitnr 22:28, 6 September 2021 (UTC)

Old newspapers have a mix of Center and Centre; both seemed to be in common use for much of the 20th century. However, timetables and station signs only used "Arlington", so I've moved it to Arlington station (Lexington Branch). Pi.1415926535 (talk) 23:21, 7 September 2021 (UTC)

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Aug 12-14: Wiki World's Fair for Wikimania in NYC

Queens Museum, venue of our Saturday flagship event, with the Unisphere just outside. You are invited to join the local Wikimedia NYC community for its flagship event to be held all-day on Saturday August 13, 2022 at the Queens Museum, in the context of the 1939/1964 fairgrounds at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park. There will also be smaller sessions for much of August 12-14 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) as hybrid local gatherings for the global online conference Wikimania 2022. You are also encouraged to sign up for a lightning talk! All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. In addition, to participate in person you should be vaccinated and also be sure to respect others' personal space, and we may limit overall attendance size if appropriate. Flagship event: Saturday August 13 Wiki World's Fair (RSVP on-wiki). 10:00 am - 5:00 pm + evening (Queens Museum and Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, in the evening Queens Night Market) Other sessions (subject to change, see full Agenda): Friday August 12 Evening welcome reception in Queens 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Sunday August 14 Morning global breakfast banquet + Afternoon closing ceremony in Brooklyn 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Aug 24: WikiWednesday Salon NYC (+Sep annual meeting)

August 24, 7pm: ONLINE WikiWednesday Salon NYC

Welcome to Wikimedia New York City! You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-8pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop. To join the meeting from your computer or smartphone, just visit the Zoom link on the meetup page. We look forward to seeing local Wikimedians, but would also like to invite folks from the greater New York metropolitan area (and beyond!) who might not typically be able to join us in person! If there's a project you'd like to share or a question you'd like answered, just let us know by adding it to the agenda or the talk page. Wednesday August 24 WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (optional RSVP on-wiki). 7:00pm - 8:00 pm online via Zoom (optional breakout rooms from 8:00-8:30) P.S. September 28 will be our chapter's online Annual Election/Members Meeting

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Sep 28: Wikimedia NYC Annual Election/Members Meeting (+October 2 picnic)

September 28, 7pm: ONLINE Wikimedia NYC Annual Election/Members Meeting

Welcome to Wikimedia New York City! You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our Annual Election/Members Meeting. To join the meeting from your computer or smartphone, just visit the Zoom link on the meetup page. Important election info: register your chapter membership at wmnyc:Membership read the Election FAQ review and possibly add yourself to the board Nominations voting will be online, via emailed ballots, and the poll will be open for the 24-hour period of September 28 Wednesday September 28 ONLINE Wikimedia NYC Annual Election/Members Meeting (optional RSVP on-wiki). 7:00pm - 8:00 pm online via Zoom (optional breakout rooms from 8:00-8:30) P.S. Sunday October 2 will be post-election picnic gathering at the Grecian Shelter in Prospect Park, Brooklyn.

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Sun Oct 2: WikiNYC Post-Election Wiki-Picnic

Sun Oct 2, 2-5pm: WikiNYC Post-Election Wiki-Picnic

Grecian Shelter at Prospect Park, Brooklyn. You are invited to join us for a planned outdoor gathering with the local Wikimedia NYC community at the Grecian Shelter of Brooklyn's Prospect Park. We will celebrate after Wednesday's Chapter Election, share some food, and informally discuss wiki-plans for the coming year. All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. In addition, to participate in person you should be vaccinated and also be sure to respect others' personal space, and we may limit overall attendance size if appropriate. Sunday October 2 WikiNYC Post-Election Wiki-Picnic (RSVP on-wiki). 2:00 - 5:00 pm (Grecian Shelter, Prospect Park, Brooklyn)

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Sat Oct 29: Wikidata Day in NYC

Sat Oct 29: Wikidata Day in NYC

Brooklyn Public Library at Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn. Wikidata 10th Birthday You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for Wikidata Day in NYC, an event marking the Wikidata 10th Birthday with a celebration and mini-conference. The all-day event will feature beginner workshops, keynote presentations, breakout group discussions, lightning talks and yes, CAKE. It is inspired by such past events as the Wikipedia Day tradition in New York City. All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. In addition, to participate in person you should be vaccinated and also be sure to respect others' personal space, and we may limit overall attendance size if appropriate. Brooklyn Public Library encourages the wearing of masks when indoors, and especially be mindful of those in your proximity. Saturday October 29 Wikidata Day in NYC (RSVP on-wiki). 9:30 am - 5:30 pm (Brooklyn Public Library, Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn) P.S. Three days before, October 26 will be October Online WikiWednesday

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Sat Nov 12: WikiConference North America in NYC

Sat Nov 12: WikiConference North America in NYC

Like Wikidata Day last month, this event will be at Brooklyn Public Library by Grand Army Plaza. WikiConference North America 2022. You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for WikiConference North America in NYC, as a local satellite event and celebration of the primarily online WikiConference 2022 (Nov 11-13). The Saturday in-person event will feature beginner workshops, keynote presentations, breakout group discussions, and lightning talks. It is inspired by such past events as the Wikipedia Day tradition in New York City. In keeping with the online conference's partnership this year with Mapping USA and theme of "open knowledge allies", we are highlighting OpenStreetMap NYC efforts and other local organizing around various communities of practice. All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. In addition, to participate in person you should be vaccinated and also be sure to respect others' personal space, and we may limit overall attendance size if appropriate. Brooklyn Public Library encourages the wearing of masks when indoors, and especially be mindful of those in your proximity. Saturday November 12 WikiConference North America in NYC (RSVP on-wiki). 9:30 am - 5:30 pm (Brooklyn Public Library, Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn)

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"List of road accidents" listed at Redirects for discussion

An editor has identified a potential problem with the redirect List of road accidents and has thus listed it for discussion. This discussion will occur at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2022 November 18#List of road accidents until a consensus is reached, and anyone, including you, is welcome to contribute to the discussion. Regards, SONIC⁶⁷⁸ 15:38, 18 November 2022 (UTC)

Nov 30: WikiWednesday Salon in Brooklyn + online

Nov 30: WikiWednesday @ BPL + on Zoom

WikiWednesday is back in-person, pizza included! You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our WikiWednesday Salon, with in-person at Brooklyn Public Library by Grand Army Plaza, in the Central Library's Info Commons Lab, as well as an online-based participation option. No experience of anything at all is required. All are welcome! We are proud to announce that monthly PIZZA has returned! All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. In addition, to participate in person you should be vaccinated and also be sure to respect others' personal space, and we may limit overall attendance size if appropriate. Brooklyn Public Library encourages the wearing of masks when indoors, and especially be mindful of those in your proximity. Wednesday November 30 WikiWednesday @ BPL (RSVP on-wiki). 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm (note modified time) (Brooklyn Public Library, Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn) Also online via Zoom

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Dec 28: WikiWed Salon (+ Wikipedia Day on Jan 15)

Dec 28: WikiWednesday @ BPL + on Zoom

WikiWednesday is back in-person, pizza included! You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our WikiWednesday Salon, with in-person at Brooklyn Public Library by Grand Army Plaza, in the Central Library's Info Commons Lab, as well as an online-based participation option. No experience of anything at all is required. All are welcome! We are proud to announce that monthly PIZZA has returned! All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. In addition, to participate in person you should be vaccinated and also be sure to respect others' personal space, and we may limit overall attendance size if appropriate. Brooklyn Public Library encourages the wearing of masks when indoors, and especially be mindful of those in your proximity. Wednesday December 28 WikiWednesday @ BPL (RSVP on-wiki). 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm (Brooklyn Public Library, Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn) Also online via Zoom P.S. Next big event January 15 will be Wikipedia Day NYC 2023, and you can sign up now for your lightning talk!

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Sun Jan 15: Wikipedia Day returns to NYC!

Sunday January 15: Wikipedia Day 2023 NYC

Wikipedia Day NYC is back in-person at Jefferson Market Library, cake included! You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our Wikipedia Day 2023 at Jefferson Market Library in Greenwich Village, a Wikipedia and Public Domain Day celebration and mini-conference as part of birthday festivities marking the project's founding in 2001. In addition to the party, the event features presentations by Jason Scott of the Internet Archive and Anne Hunnell Chen of the International (Digital) Dura-Europos Archive, panels, and, of course, lightning talks. Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! And there will be WIKICAKE. Sunday January 15 Wikipedia Day 2023 (RSVP on-wiki). 1 - 5PM at Jefferson Market Library, 425 Sixth Avenue in Manhattan After 5PM, migration to afterparty at Ace Hotel, 20 West 29th St Livestreaming is likely, watch the wiki meetup page All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. In addition, to participate in person you should be vaccinated and also be sure to respect others' personal space, and we may limit overall attendance size if appropriate. New York Public Library encourages the wearing of masks when indoors, and especially be mindful of those in your proximity. P.S. Next regular event February 15 will be Feb WikiWednesday.

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