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Hi. Was the recent move discussed anywhere beforehand? Deb (talk) 14:53, 15 January 2019 (UTC)[reply]

It was not. Andysmith248 (talk) 21:17, 15 January 2019 (UTC)[reply]
Don't you think it might have been slightly controversial? Deb (talk) 22:19, 15 January 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Hello. I see that you have moved Huw Edwards to Huw Edwards (disambiguation). Are you suggesting that the journalist is a primary topic and intending to move Huw Edwards (journalist) to Huw Edwards? If not then we should probably revert the move to avoid leaving a malplaced disambiguation page. What do you think? Certes (talk) 22:15, 10 February 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Hello. Yes, I do think the journalist should be the primary topic and Huw Edwards (journalist) should be moved to Huw Edwards. Andysmith248 (talk) 09:24, 11 February 2019 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for the reply. The journalist certainly first comes to my mind but I would suggest starting a RM as it may be considered controversial. Certes (talk) 15:11, 11 February 2019 (UTC)[reply]
I have now requested that Huw Edwards (journalist) be moved to Huw Edwards on the Huw Edwards (journalist) talk page. Thanks for your suggestion. Andysmith248 (talk) 18:23, 11 February 2019 (UTC)[reply]
In the meantime I have changed the disambiguation page back to its original state. Andysmith248 (talk) 18:23, 11 February 2019 (UTC)[reply]

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Hello, could you tell me what is specifically wrong with that edit on the Nigel Farage article. From what I can see I moved some of the text around and added the info that Farage confirmed he was living in Chelsea with a French politician, which is what the two sources say that are quoted. Andysmith248 (talk) 20:58, 31 October 2019 (UTC)[reply]
I see now that I put his house down as worth 12 million instead of 4 million, so yes it was a mistake on my part. In that edit I took the Independent's word that he was sharing the property with Ferrari. Andysmith248 (talk) 21:10, 1 November 2019 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for your replies and sorry for my delay in getting back to you.
Yes, the two things you mention in your second reply are the things I wanted to address. The 12 vs 4 million mixup is the first thing I picked up on. I thought it was just a simple matter of vandalism (typical vandalism to change a figure in an article) but then found it was introduced right at the start, which I found peculiar. On the second point the quotes from Farage are only that that person was staying at the house, yet your text read that Farage 'confirmed' that she was sharing the house with him. There's a significant difference in the two words and what they convey and we need to be fair to the subject of the article (whatever the Independent goes on to speculate) in faithfully reporting what he actually said.
I don't mean to sound officious but it might be a good idea for you to review the guidelines under Wikipedia:Biographies of living persons Oska (talk) 06:49, 5 November 2019 (UTC)[reply]
  • (talk page stalker), just reiterating that just because information does exist, that doesn't mean it has to be included. Agree with Oska here re BLP. CassiantoTalk 08:23, 5 November 2019 (UTC)[reply]

After first correcting the text, and then after further consideration, I've acted to remove the text altogether for being only WP:BLPGOSSIP. The diff is here. Oska (talk) 00:23, 6 November 2019 (UTC)[reply]

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May 2020[edit]

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Sorry, but that wasn't an attack page in any way. Andysmith248 (talk) 16:20, 27 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]

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Your draft article, Draft:Simon Konecki[edit]

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DYK for Emily Sheffield[edit]

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Times Radio[edit]

Hello - it looks as though we're finally close to a consensus on Talk:Times Radio but we're awaiting your input. Could you give us your opinion please? GDBarry (talk) 20:50, 20 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Just replied at bottom of page. Andysmith248 (talk) 20:52, 20 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks. Wasn't the response I was expecting - looks like more fun and games! GDBarry (talk) 21:24, 20 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]
Sure does, the talk length is looking pretty heavy now. Andysmith248 (talk) 21:34, 20 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]
GDBarry, will you be returning to work towards a conclusion on the talk? Andysmith248 (talk) 21:46, 21 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Times Radio Consensus[edit]

Hi, as above, we're close to a consensus but it would appear GDBarry isn't happy about your opinion. I full support your opinion that the list should remain as it is. I only agreed to the removal of the list to keep the peace, but as you can see from the onset of the debate, I would give my full support for the list remaining on Times Radio as it stands, with no further names being added unless they have Wikipedia articles that comply with WP:GNG. - Funky Snack (Talk) 10:05, 21 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, I will continue the conversation with you over on the article talk page so we can carry on to work to a proper resolution. Andysmith248 (talk) 21:48, 21 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks. Personally, this has gotten WAY out of hand. People disagree over articles, but I've never known anything like this just because non-notable people can't be added to lists. I give it less than 24 hours before certain individuals become involved. I've been accused of harassment. Hilarious. I almost spat out my tea when I saw the accusation. - Funky Snack (Talk) 21:58, 21 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]
I've not been involved with contentions as convoluted as this either. It seems an issue so minuscule that it shouldn't have warranted editors going through the agony of following sections and sections of talk page discussion, accusations of harassment, etc. Andysmith248 (talk) 22:10, 21 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]
I fully agree! - Funky Snack (Talk) 22:13, 21 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]
May I ask for your input and for you to put your side across in the dispute resolution? - Funky Snack (Talk) 22:47, 21 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]
I was not able to contribute to the dispute resolution as it was closed just before I logged on today. However, I have said on the talk page that I would also like the RfC to be closed. Andysmith248 (talk) 11:32, 22 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]

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Nomination of Sasha Swire for deletion[edit]

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For maintaining neutrality in biographical policy matters whilst persevering with the article Dominic Cummings scandal. SpookiePuppy (talk) 00:41, 18 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
SpookiePuppy, thanks! Andysmith248 (talk) 01:09, 18 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

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Portraits on Premiership articles[edit]

Why don’t we use Prime Minister’s official portraits on the premiership articles? But the President of the United State’s Presidency articles uses official portraits. Can I get some clarity? Ciaran.london (talk) 23:25, 28 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Ciaran.london, all the UK premiership articles, from the Premiership of David Cameron to the Premiership of Gordon Brown, use a portrait that is both unofficial and taken during the prime minister's time in office. Andysmith248 (talk) 12:19, 29 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Where’s the consensus? Ciaran.london (talk) 21:35, 29 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

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Capitals[edit]

"secretary of state for energy and climate change" [sic] redirects to the (correct) capitalised form - thus. (Reference here). So I don't understand why you thought that change was necessary. Ghmyrtle (talk) 14:08, 9 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Ghmyrtle, "the then secretary of state for energy and climate change" and "the deputy leader of the Opposition" are not capitalised. Please see MOS:JOBTITLES. Thanks. Andysmith248 (talk) 14:27, 9 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]
It seems utterly crazy to me to give precedence to WP editors' preferences over the correct job title, but there you go. Ghmyrtle (talk) 14:35, 9 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]
PS: Incidentally, there is nothing at MOS:JOBTITLES with which I disagree. So, the issue seems to be your interpretation of it. "Louis XVI became King of France and Navarre...". Equally, Huhne was Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change. Ghmyrtle (talk) 14:41, 9 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

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Liz Truss[edit]

Hello, your edit has removed a key source from the Intro. that put an end to a debate over the subject's full name. Would you please reinstate it at 'Early Life' otherwise we'll be back to square one. Thanks, Billsmith60 (talk) 21:33, 15 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Andy, sorry, I see the birth source is in Early Life in full – sorry! All the best, Billsmith60 (talk) 21:37, 15 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]
Billsmith60, no problem! Andysmith248 (talk) 21:40, 15 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]

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A barnstar for you![edit]

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Nick Clegg's tenure as Deputy Prime Minister is a very good article. Well done! BoyTheKingCanDance (talk) 06:48, 11 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]
@BoyTheKingCanDance: Thank you. Andysmith248 (talk) 10:11, 11 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Gove[edit]

Great job on the referencing in Michael Gove. Universal SFNs are not easy. Tim O'Doherty (talk) 20:12, 4 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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Talk page headers[edit]

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Please can you let me know what criteria you're using for assessing whether you think a talk page needs that header added, and assure me you're not using any automated tools to add it? WaggersTALK 14:43, 15 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Waggers: The guidance I have been following is from the same page you referenced, which says that "Talk pages that are frequently misused, that attract frequent debate, articles often subject to controversy, articles that typically attract new editors, and highly-visible or popular topics may be appropriate for this template." The instances where I have added the talk header have been such pages. I can confirm I am not using any automated editing tools to add the template. Andysmith248 (talk) 18:26, 15 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks, just saw lots of similar edits on my watchlist in a short space of time and thought I should check it out. :) WaggersTALK 08:57, 16 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]