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This week's article for improvement (week 48, 2015)

Coffee production in Cuba – Robusta coffee beans at a coffee plantation in Viñales valley in Cuba Hello, Irondome. The following is WikiProject Today's articles for improvement's weekly selection: Coffee production in Cuba Please be bold and help to improve this article! Previous selections: Goods and services • Marie Serneholt Get involved with the TAFI project. You can: Nominate an article • Review nominations Posted by: MusikBot talk using MediaWiki message delivery (talk) on behalf of WikiProject TAFI •

This week's article for improvement (week 49, 2015)

The First Geneva Convention (1864) is one of the earliest formulations of international law. Hello, Irondome. The following is WikiProject Today's articles for improvement's weekly selection: International law Please be bold and help to improve this article! Previous selections: Coffee production in Cuba • Goods and services Get involved with the TAFI project. You can: Nominate an article • Review nominations Posted by: MusikBot talk using MediaWiki message delivery (talk) on behalf of WikiProject TAFI •

Request for assistance

Hello Irondome,

I'm new to Wikipedia editing so I hope I'm doing this the correct way. I feel like I'm being harassed/attacked by two people with respect to an article where I am trying to make what I consider to be a small addition (a one or two-paragraph sub-heading). The individuals involved don't seem to be interested in reaching consensus; they seem to be interested in shutting me down. They also repeatedly threaten to 'take action' against me for edit warring, whereas I believe that their constant and wholesale reversion of (literally) anything that I write is in itself an edit war.

You have many kudos for diplomacy and whereas I am certainly capable of being diplomatic (and in fact worked as a 'diplomat' in my nation's embassy for a time), I am considerably less so when I feel I'm being threatened. I would be happy to discuss the situation with those involved, but it appears that they have no interest in doing so and that their goal is to 'win'. I've also realized that they know very little about the subject in question - they recite 'facts' as to why their view should prevail, however their 'facts' are wrong. I feel very much put upon and the issue has become rather upsetting.

I do feel that the persons involved have some sort of connections and emotional, or possibly political, involvement with the subject as their reactions (to me) seem entirely out of proportion to issue involved. However I don't like being bullied, which is why I'm not willing to just walk away and say 'never mind'.

Anyway, I hope that you can help me get this straightened out. If you don't have time right now I understand, please try to let me know if that's the case. The reason I'm asking you rather than someone else is that your offer to volunteer was one of most recent (I believe third-newest) so I believe that you are more likely to be available than someone who wrote several years ago, you seem multi-faceted, and you don't appear to have any overt political or philosophical biases (even though I don't feel the instant matter is or should be controversial, the very strong dislike I feel coming from the other parties makes me believe that there's some underlying reason other than disliking the two brief paragraphs I added to the article).

The situation as brief as I can make it: The matter involves a Wikipedia article named "Newton Public Schools". It is about a school district in Newton, Massachusetts, U.S. The schools that comprise the district are state-supported (called 'public schools' in the U.S.; I believe however that term has a different meaning in the U.K).

Most of the article is standard and innocuous; however there is a section at the end called "Controversies" which is the source of the problem. There were three sub-headings to the "Controversies" section; I have been trying to add a fourth; I also made minor changes in one or two of the other sub-headings so that they accurate.

The headings are:

1. Textbook controversy - the issue as to whether supplemental material used by high school students in history courses is inaccurate, biased, or anti-Israel has been an ongoing controversy in the community for several years. It has been the subject of newspaper articles and a "Call for Action" by Jewish, community, and education groups and has been the subject of media reports in several U.S. states and in Israel. (I think there were three or four sentences in this section). Also, in an unusual move, the district removed a widely used supplemental text and also removed items from a list of recommended sources.

2. Superintendent Plagiarism - the district's superintendent was found to have plagiarized a speech he gave during a high school graduation ceremony and was fined. In another district where this happened, the superintendent was forced to resign. (I believe there were two sentences).

3. Violation of State Open Meeting Laws - in connection with the plagiarism, the state Attorney General (government prosecutor) found that the school district and Chair of the School Committee violated state law on eight separate occasions. (I think three sentences).

all of the above, plus the events in the fourth section below occurred within a few months of each other.

4. Last year, the state Department of Education found that the district and Chair of the School Committee had engaged in illegal retaliation against a student whose parent had been involved in the textbook issue. As far as can be ascertained, this is the first time in state history that a standing administrator has been found to have violated education law (in this case, student confidentiality law). A federal investigation is ongoing.

I have just realized that the other editors have deleted a post I made in the 'Talk' section of the article and also deleted the last six months of History for the article. This is beyond outrageous.

This is the last couple of posts (including mine) from the Talk section:

This week's article for improvement (week 50, 2015)

Princess Leia with characteristic hairstyle cosplayed. Hello, Irondome. The following is WikiProject Today's articles for improvement's weekly selection: Princess Leia Please be bold and help to improve this article! Previous selections: International law • Coffee production in Cuba Get involved with the TAFI project. You can: Nominate an article • Review nominations Posted by: MusikBot talk using MediaWiki message delivery (talk) on behalf of WikiProject TAFI •

Not too volatile

I added an information about a vice-captain in the article Manchester City F.C. that it was lacking, their captain is injured at the moment, and user is trying to convince me it is irrelevant. Mind blowing to be honest, featured articles of football teams like Barcelona have vice-captains not only that they have 3rd captain and sometimes 4th captain, important information for the Wikipedia reader to better understand the leaders of the first team. I can't see any rule in Wikipedia that states "Vice-captains should not be recorded" your advice will be appreciated.

Here are some examples of football team articles Arsenal F.C., Manchester United F.C. and FC Barcelona, you be the judge. Alexis Ivanov (talk) 03:38, 23 September 2016 (UTC)

Hi Alexis Ivanov Alexis. I'm afraid i'm shit at football esp playing it, so I don't watch the articles. But I will W/L them. As always keep cool, because I don't want you being given a red card ha :) Simon. Irondome (talk) 22:07, 23 September 2016 (UTC)

HHAHAHA good one :) Alexis Ivanov (talk)

NPP & AfC

A dedicated venue for combined discussion about NPP & AfC where a work group is also proposed has been created. See: Wikipedia:The future of NPP and AfC --Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 09:26, 24 September 2016 (UTC)

This week's article for improvement (week 39, 2016)

Albrecht Dürer, famous German painter of the German Renaissance. Hello, Irondome. The following is WikiProject Today's articles for improvement's weekly selection: List of German painters Please be bold and help to improve this article! Previous selections: Brain damage • Education in Bangladesh Get involved with the TAFI project. You can: Nominate an article • Review nominations Posted by: MusikBot talk 00:07, 26 September 2016 (UTC) using MediaWiki message delivery (talk) on behalf of WikiProject TAFI •

Thank you

for kindly fixing my typo :), I tend to type fast and it would seem my keyboard just can't even keep up with me anymore ... It's nothing to do with me pressing both keys at once or anything , Anyway thanks for fixing it for me, Have a great day and Happy editing. –Davey2010^Talk 23:12, 28 September 2016 (UTC)

No worries Davey :) I always feel a bit of a prat when I correct typos, and I only do it with colleagues I trust are not going to go weird on me and take me to arbcom or some place of execution. My typos are many and varied. Some a bit Freudian. Ho hum..Fix any you see lol. See you around bro! Simon Irondome (talk) 23:49, 28 September 2016 (UTC)

Oh man I'm taking you to AN, ANI, Arbcom, AIV, The Edit Warring noticeboard because sod it why not lol, Na I don't think you're a prat - I think you're extremely helpful and you make me less of an idiot lol, Haha will do :), See you around mate, Happy editing, –Davey2010^Talk 00:29, 29 September 2016 (UTC)

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This week's article for improvement (week 40, 2016)

Hello, Irondome. The following is WikiProject Today's articles for improvement's weekly selection: Math rock Please be bold and help to improve this article! Previous selections: List of German painters • Brain damage Get involved with the TAFI project. You can: Nominate an article • Review nominations Posted by: MusikBot talk 00:07, 3 October 2016 (UTC) using MediaWiki message delivery (talk) on behalf of WikiProject TAFI •

Alexis Ivanov

Hi, I saw you have been mentoring Alexis Ivanov. Now he has been abusive and disruptive at my talkpage and Mohamed Elneny (article and talkpage). Could you have a look and see if it is enough for a new ANI discussion? Qed237 (talk) 10:51, 3 October 2016 (UTC)

That was a long time ago. A.I. does not have air cover any more. Blocked. See what I mean? Irondome (talk) 20:39, 3 October 2016 (UTC)

I am having a nice cup of tea in a minute.

I am having a nice cup of tea in a minute. Irondome (talk) 20:32, 3 October 2016 (UTC)

Happy New Year!

Have a productive year full of barnstars and reliable sources--Bolter21 (talk to me) 23:35, 3 October 2016 (UTC)

A good 5777 to you and your family and friends Bolter21. The Days of Awe are upon us, and I need to cast my crap away in the river tomorrow. Got to build a few human bridges I've let go into disrepair, and generally clean up my act. Maybe I can improve on my D- report in the book of life this year coming. Hope all goes well for you too brother :) Si. Irondome (talk) 23:48, 3 October 2016 (UTC)

Without a doubt

Simon,
In response to your last comment at ANI ("TheStrayDog"). Feel absolutely free to ping/message me whenever needed. I'll try my best aiding you there where you need/want it. Bests and take care - LouisAragon (talk) 02:15, 6 October 2016 (UTC)

TheStrayDog This is our safe space to talk about your mentoring

I want to help you and keep you on here. First task for you after reading the essay, see the star to the right of VIEW HISTORY on the toolbar above. Click it. It will turn blue. This will be the place where we discuss important things, so I want it on your watchlist. I will ping you also when we need to talk. Follow my guidance my friend, with a good heart, and be open to change and all will be well. I'm an old man, and made mistakes, so I will teach you, as you are a young fellow. There is no shame in that. Now I will tell you what I want you to do here.

• First step. Please remove the association link on your user page and the symbol. Please do that for me in the next 24 hours, as I need to know you will follow my guidance. You must do it, please, so I have confidence in your wish to change. Other instructions will follow, and we will together work out the problems which annoy the community. Your friend Simon. Irondome (talk) 02:18, 6 October 2016 (UTC)

Ok, I did. then? The Stray Dog Talk Page 02:23, 6 October 2016 (UTC)

Very good. Tell me your name please. Now I am going to sleep. Please do not make any edits on articles for the next few days. WE have much work to do on THIS page! We will agree a 4 point plan here when I get up. Now log out and relax. Drink lots of tea. It helps me. You did well in removing that my friend, it shows you can listen. Good night. Simon. Irondome (talk) 02:30, 6 October 2016 (UTC)

My legal name is Amir, but they call me Ryan (locally Rayan) at home, Rayan means smart in Persian and the spelling is the same with Ryan!, my paternal great grand father was a Iranian-Jew from Iranian Azerbaijan, a feudal landholder who immigrated to the northern Iran to Mazandaran province, so I was born there. from maternal side I am of Persian descent. The Stray Dog Talk Page 02:45, 6 October 2016 (UTC)

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This week's article for improvement (week 41, 2016)

A spelling bee at Jhenidah Cadet College in Bangladesh Hello, Irondome. The following is WikiProject Today's articles for improvement's weekly selection: Spelling bee Please be bold and help to improve this article! Previous selections: Math rock • List of German painters Get involved with the TAFI project. You can: Nominate an article • Review nominations Posted by: MusikBot talk 04:03, 10 October 2016 (UTC) using MediaWiki message delivery (talk) on behalf of WikiProject TAFI •

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This week's article for improvement (week 42, 2016)

NASA researchers at Glenn Research Center conducting tests on aircraft engine noise in 1967 Hello, Irondome. The following is WikiProject Today's articles for improvement's weekly selection: Noise Please be bold and help to improve this article! Previous selections: Spelling bee • Math rock Get involved with the TAFI project. You can: Nominate an article • Review nominations Posted by: MusikBot talk 00:07, 17 October 2016 (UTC) using MediaWiki message delivery (talk) on behalf of WikiProject TAFI •

Please comment!

Please comment on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Battle_of_France#RFC:_Scope_of_.22result.22_included_in_the_infobox

Thanks. KevinNinja (talk) 23:29, 17 October 2016 (UTC)

Editor of the Week [22 October 2016]

		Editor of the Week
		Your ongoing efforts to improve the encyclopedia have not gone unnoticed: You have been selected as Editor of the Week for diffusing tough situations. Thank you for the great contributions! (courtesy of the Wikipedia Editor Retention Project)

User:Nishidani submitted the following nomination for Editor of the Week:

I nominate Irondome (talk · contribs · count · logs) to be Editor of the Week for his outstanding qualities in working to bring a degree of civilized diplomacy between editors in areas of Wikipedia where conflict is endemic. He is an authority on the mechanics of WW2, editing many articles there with erudition. On the Israel/Palestine area, which is often thought too toxic to touch, he has the trust and respect of all parties and has quietly worked to mentor promising young editors, and I wouldn't be surprised to see at least one earn an administership. He has, reading between the lines, done all this while having some health stresses in his own life, something that he has never allowed to disrupt his willingness, when called on, to help anyone with his advice, wisdom or knowledge. I've been here 10 years, and he is a very rare bird, and deserves a public touch on the shoulder like this to thank him for his dedication, and encourage him to stay with the project.

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Thanks again for your efforts! Kevin (aka L235 · t · c) 19:36, 22 October 2016 (UTC)