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Milli Vanilli Biopic (John Davis)

Hello, my name a is Samuel S. Franklin, the actor portraying John Davis in the upcoming Milli Vanilli biopic "Girl You Know It's True." (2023) I'm here to respectfully ask that you consider writing an article on me. Thanks for your time and consideration.

Kind regards, Samuel S. Franklin Samuel S. Franklin Actor (talk) 21:56, 10 July 2023 (UTC)

Thanks for asking me! However, I cannot create the article because I don't believe you currently meet the notability guidelines for articles about people, especially living persons. A quick google search doesn't reveal much information about you besides an IMDb page, various social media accounts, and a couple websites that include only brief information about your appearances.

To warrant an article, one must have significant coverage in reliable, independent sources. BBFC tells me that you have appeared in a variety of German films so you may have coverage in German news sources but, unfortunately, I don't speak German so I cannot verify notability. You could try requesting creation at the linked pages found here but there is a significant backlog and I don't know if such a request would result in an article since others may also not be able to find sufficient sources. Sincerely, Novo Tape (She/Her)^{My Talk Page} 16:25, 11 July 2023 (UTC)

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Pending changes reviewer granted

Hello. Your account has been granted the "pending changes reviewer" userright, allowing you to review other users' edits on pages protected by pending changes. The list of articles awaiting review is located at Special:PendingChanges, while the list of articles that have pending changes protection turned on is located at Special:StablePages.

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DanCherek (talk) 22:33, 17 August 2023 (UTC)

A (very well-deserved) barnstar for you!

		The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
		I was about to say that I was surprised you hadn’t received this barnstar yet, then I checked your talk page archive and saw that you’ve received it twice already. However I think you deserve it again. A look at your contribs shows an extremely dedicated vandal-fighter, who Wikipedia is privileged to count amongst its editors. Thanks for everything that you do to minimise vandals’ impact on the encyclopedia A smart kitten (talk) 22:23, 24 August 2023 (UTC)

Thanks for the barnstar and support! It really means a lot. Also, thank you for emailing the WMF yesterday. Sincerely, Novo Tape (She/Her)^{My Talk Page} 01:31, 25 August 2023 (UTC)

Thank you for your service...

	Sweepin' Here and There Award
	Thank you for your dutiful service on the Recent Changes page, as your reverts have been extremely helpful. BillClinternet (talk) 16:42, 25 August 2023 (UTC)

Thank you for the award! Your support means a lot to me. Sincerely, Novo Tape (She/Her)^{My Talk Page} 16:43, 25 August 2023 (UTC)

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Why

Why 2001:8A0:7778:0:316B:6A02:26E3:DB55 (talk) 17:23, 29 August 2023 (UTC)

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edits

Why are my edits categorised as "unconstructive"? Shwetameera (talk) 16:45, 8 September 2023 (UTC)

Please see your talk page. Sincerely, Novo Tape (She/Her)^{My Talk Page} 16:46, 8 September 2023 (UTC)

Okay. Thanks Shwetameera (talk) 16:47, 8 September 2023 (UTC)

You're welcome. If you need any further clarification, don't hesitate to ask me. Sincerely, Novo Tape (She/Her)^{My Talk Page} 16:48, 8 September 2023 (UTC)

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western hegemonism

I think I clearly explained why I deleted something named "conntrovery" because it didn't agree to the western agenda about the russia-ukraine conflict. But since wikipedia actively promotes the western agenda as it's amplified by the so called reliable sources ie western media, my edit was immediately reverted. 79.167.150.105 (talk) 18:16, 19 September 2023 (UTC)

The phrase "peak western hegemonism" is hardly an extensive explanation. The fact remains that the event was covered by media and this policy states that a topic's coverage on English Wikipedia should be proportional to the coverage in secondary sources. If the statement was sourced to a reliable source, English Wikipedia will try to cover it with the due weight it requires, even if by doing so it makes the article western-centric. Sincerely, Novo Tape (She/Her)^{My Talk Page} 18:20, 19 September 2023 (UTC)

Why is it a controversy for a non US company to not follow the US foreign policy? 79.167.150.105 (talk) 18:34, 19 September 2023 (UTC)

If you'd like, you could rename the section to "Reaction to Russian invasion of Ukraine" or a similar title. I can't guarantee someone else won't revert it, but I'd be fine with that compromise. Sincerely, Novo Tape (She/Her)^{My Talk Page} 18:38, 19 September 2023 (UTC)

It's peak western hegemonism after all, have a nice day 79.167.150.105 (talk) 18:40, 19 September 2023 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
	Great work. Are you copying my speed? --WikiUser1234945-- (talk) 16:39, 21 September 2023 (UTC)

I wish! I've never seen anyone as efficient at reverting vandalism as you. Twice as fast and with no errors. Sincerely, Novo Tape (She/Her)^{My Talk Page} 16:45, 21 September 2023 (UTC)

I'm proud about your nice words. Another information: This is Long-term abuse which started in February. Regards --WikiUser1234945-- (talk) 16:42, 22 September 2023 (UTC)

Thanks! I suspected as much. Out of curiosity, do you have a link to the LTA page so I know how to recognize them? Sincerely, Novo Tape (She/Her)^{My Talk Page} 16:45, 22 September 2023 (UTC)

Yes, from dewiki: de:user:--WikiUser1234945--/Pommes-Troll. I hope the translator makes it understandable. --WikiUser1234945-- (talk) 17:57, 22 September 2023 (UTC)

Diagnosis of Appendicitis

Hey Novo Tape, Im Sanabel, medical student trying to improve Appendicitis article i just found that you reverted my 1st edit and i don't know why, I thought that there was a problem in my internet that's why it didn't get updated so i made a 2nd edit and now i just noticed that you reverted my edit. SanabelShaheen (talk) 17:10, 21 September 2023 (UTC)

Sure, the original text you added was "In order to diagnose appendicitis, the doctor will assess your symptoms and medical history, do a complete physical exam, and order both laboratory and imaging tests." While this statement is true, Wikipedia articles, as a general rule, do not contain the word "you" or any other text in the 2nd person. If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask me. Sincerely, Novo Tape (She/Her)^{My Talk Page} 17:13, 21 September 2023 (UTC)

Thank you!! SanabelShaheen (talk) 17:35, 21 September 2023 (UTC)

You're welcome! Sincerely, Novo Tape (She/Her)^{My Talk Page} 17:38, 21 September 2023 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar
	I don't even know what to say.. All I can say is that how are you so fast reverting at the Anti-Vandal; considering you've beaten me to it (many times). Anyways, I admire your dedication and thank you for defending Wikipedia against vandalism! 🛧Midori No Sora♪🛪 ( ☁＝☁＝✈) 21:26, 21 September 2023 (UTC)

Thanks for your support! It means a lot to me. Sincerely, Novo Tape (She/Her)^{My Talk Page} 21:41, 21 September 2023 (UTC)

You deserve this!

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		I see you! Sneaking around, zapping those pesky vandals, AIV etc. You deserve this. Great work, Knitsey (talk) 21:54, 22 September 2023 (UTC)

Thanks! You're no slacker in AV work yourself. I really appreciate your work and you giving it to me means a lot. Sincerely, Novo Tape (She/Her)^{My Talk Page} 22:00, 22 September 2023 (UTC)

Hi Novo! :D

Hi Novo! I have just started, but I had some experience before, glad that you have posted a topic on my talk page! Anton2038 (talk) 20:18, 26 September 2023 (UTC)

I'm glad to hear you have experience. Thanks for letting me know! Sincerely, Novo Tape (She/Her)^{My Talk Page} 21:37, 26 September 2023 (UTC)

You are welcome! ;) Anton2038 (talk) 10:21, 27 September 2023 (UTC)

Edit conflict on draft page

I noticed what you wrote that there is no edit conflict and provided a linkage to the edit conflict edit history page as proof. I even looked at this edit history page as well and it confirms what you are saying and yet there is an edit conflict. An editor keeps on changing what I have input. It is so markedly different from what I have typed I cannot be mistaken. Is it possible that we could elevate my request to an administrator or an investigator with privileged editing rights and editing power to investigate this please? I intuit it is either a rogue Wikipedia administrator or some other level super user with awesome editing privileges or it is a hacker playing with me. My limited computer hacking skills do not ford the ability to fend off their attacks. I would really appreciate further support and assistance in resolving this matter. I just wish to go on editing constructively in peace.B9Joker108 (talk) 17:10, 28 September 2023 (UTC)

It's possible your computer is compromised or someone else borrow your device while you were away from the keyboard, in which case no-one on the English Wikipedia would be able to help. Otherwise, such an issue would be with Wikipedia's security. Honestly, such a problem is outside my area of expertise. You can try following the steps outlined at this page on filing a bug report. If you'd like, you can also try emailing info-en@wikimedia.org and you may get a response. Meanwhile, I'd recommend enabling 2-factor authentication. Sincerely, Novo Tape (She/Her)^{My Talk Page} 17:21, 28 September 2023 (UTC)}}

Sorry @B9Joker108: Please disregard the above message. I just realized your issue. When using the visual editor on mobile, it's common for text to be randomly deleted. I'd recommend using a laptop or the wp:source editor in the future. Sincerely, Novo Tape (She/Her)^{My Talk Page} 17:31, 28 September 2023 (UTC)

Oh, thank you for explaining. I have already iterated my process. Instead of inputting lots of little edits directly into Wikipedia I am using a new whizbang powerful text editor and marking up my code therein. It is actually quicker and more efficient to work in this way. So the bug did me a favour. I may also in the near future take your advice and purchase a new laptop as I have only had a mobile for some time. Thank you for for your assistance. B9Joker108 (talk) 17:45, 28 September 2023 (UTC)

You're welcome. Sincerely, Novo Tape (She/Her)^{My Talk Page} 18:55, 28 September 2023 (UTC)

User talk:England is...

Hi--someone with a blatantly racist username like that, please report that at Wikipedia:Usernames for administrator attention immediately. No need to warn them--that actually just creates a user talk page which publicizes their stupid name even more. Thanks, Drmies (talk) 22:01, 28 September 2023 (UTC)

I was on WP:AntiVandal and reverted their edit without actually reading their username. Sorry about that! Sincerely, Novo Tape (She/Her)^{My Talk Page} 22:02, 28 September 2023 (UTC)

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Hey

Hello Novo Tape, I am the user you contacted about the Mr. Beast edit. I am not the one who made the edit; there are several people at this IP address who use this for "meme edits" which are not constructive and which are genuinely moronic. I would like to formally apologize for them, as I am currently the one who is using this account to edit and when I do edit I try to make it constructive. Please keep in mind this account is used by several people for weird "memes" and jokes to pull on each other that not all of us take part in. From one of the people at the IP 208.122.111.219 (talk) 17:40, 2 October 2023 (UTC)

Hi, there's noo need to apologize for the edits of others. You've probably heard this before, but if you'd like to stop receiving warnings for other users, you can always create an account. Accounts also allow you to gain autoconfirmed and extended autoconfirned privileges, which allow you to edit more articles. Sincerely, Novo Tape (She/Her)^{My Talk Page} 18:39, 2 October 2023 (UTC)

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A barnstar for you!

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	enjoy this barnstar :) Babysharkboss2 was here!! 13:06, 14 October 2023 (UTC)

Thank you for the barnstar! The support is very encouraging. Sincerely, Novo Tape (She/Her)^{My Talk Page} 15:44, 14 October 2023 (UTC)

Rollback

Did you have a look at the edit in question on Halogen? It included random substitutions of words which made it inaccurate, capitalized random words, and changed Joseph Lucas to Claire Lucas, which was vandalism. Best, 130.208.182.103 (talk) 18:36, 16 October 2023 (UTC)

Sorry, it appears I misclicked when looking at your edit! I've reverted myself now. I apologize for the inconvenience. Thanks for helping out! Sincerely, Novo Tape (She/Her)^{My Talk Page} 18:39, 16 October 2023 (UTC)

Thanks :) 130.208.182.103 (talk) 18:40, 16 October 2023 (UTC)

Userpage,

How did you revert my userpage, SO FAST ! Im so confused ! MrBeastRapper (talk) 16:46, 17 October 2023 (UTC)

OMG ! I just checked your user contributions, and you already made so many more edits. How are you editing so fast? 🤔🤔 It usually takes me a long time to find things to edit ! 😲😲😲 MrBeastRapper (talk) 16:52, 17 October 2023 (UTC)

I'm using a tool/program to help me with my edits. Sincerely, Novo Tape (She/Her)^{My Talk Page} 16:52, 17 October 2023 (UTC)

Can I redo my userpage, or was it agaisnt the rules ? 🤔🤔 MrBeastRapper (talk) 16:56, 17 October 2023 (UTC)

You can edit your userpage, but making jokes/adding laughing emojis about hurting someone (whether hypothetical or not), could be considered overly polemic and should not be kept. It's fine to have limited autobiographical content about yourself. Sincerely, Novo Tape (She/Her)^{My Talk Page} 16:58, 17 October 2023 (UTC)

It was a line from dynamic duo 2 song. MrBeastRapper (talk) 17:02, 17 October 2023 (UTC)

Nonetheless, such a statement could be considered controversial, especially if quoted without attribution. Sincerely, Novo Tape (She/Her)^{My Talk Page} 17:06, 17 October 2023 (UTC)