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somanathapura edited

Hi, I edited this page http://en.wiki.x.io/wiki/Somanathapura

with stuff from this link http://temples.south-india-tour-package.com/karnataka-temples/somnathpur-temple.html

Please let me know if its ok, or whether it violates any copyright, and how do we put in the same information without violating copyright?

Thanks, user:Comman.man.wiki

Amitabh

Could you comment on this please? Much appreciated. Ekantik ^talk 04:40, 19 February 2007 (UTC)

If a link to a living biography is libellous, can it be deleted?

Dear BostonMA,

On page http://en.wiki.x.io/wiki/Maharishi_Mahesh_Yogi there is a link near the end of the page Falling Down the TM Rabbit Hole Criticism of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and TM by a former TM teacher which if examined is seen to fall into the category of libelous to a living biography.

I removed the link but an editor has put it back in. The website that is negative is self-published by the author who created it. He uses very strong statements that seem unbalanced. Do I have the right to remove it again? Somehow I think I do, but am feeling a little intimidated and wanted to confirm.

SSS108 recently recommended I call upon you if need some help. I am not new to Wikipedia though have not until recently seen what goes on behind the scenes. I like to help TimidGuy who has been trying to improve on the level of accuracy Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's biography. The other editors did allow some libelous material in the biography itself to be cut out, but they seem to feel that libelous material in a link is ok, although they do acknowledge it is a very negative link. Somehow I disagree--links also to a living biography should be balanced and not so somewhat deranged sounding as is the case with Falling Down the TM Rabbit Hole Criticism of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and TM by a former TM teacher.

Thanks for advising. Cordially Vijayante 01:18, 28 February 2007 (UTC)

Greetings

Happy Holi !!--Dwaipayan (talk) 05:58, 3 March 2007 (UTC)

Changes to Ayyavazhi lead

I have made changes to Ayyavazhi lead to bring article out of POV tag. Please review and give your opinions on its talk page.--Indianstar 06:16, 4 March 2007 (UTC)

Major Sockpuppet abuse

Hi there, I remembered what a robust job you did at tracking down the numerous Ekajati sockpuppets, and I wanted to find out if you could help me or give me some tips on how to deal with a similar, albeit much easier situation: These diffs should give a good introduction: [1], Wikipedia:Requests_for_checkuser/Case/Watchtower_Sentinel, and the classic treatise (and this is just the pre-April2006 stuff) - [2]. These two - Ekajati and NoToFrauds teamed up against me with a host of pups in 2006, which made me look really stupid because I acted like an ass and warred with them (call it neophyte follies). I since took a long sabbatical and have been playing very nice in 2007, but this particular guy wont let up. --Hamsacharya dan 03:03, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Starwood

The above-named arbitration case has closed and the decision may be found at the link above. Rosencomet is cautioned to avoid aggressive editing of articles when there is a question of conflict of interest. If edit warring or other conflict arises, it may be best to limit editing to talk pages. This notice is given by a clerk on behalf of the Arbitration Committee. Newyorkbrad 16:59, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

Please come back

Hello BostanMA, please come back and contribute. I miss you and wish to see you back soon. :). --- A. L. M. 18:48, 10 May 2007 (UTC)

Me too. I still miss you greatly. --Mattisse 14:33, 9 October 2007 (UTC)

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Speedy deletion nomination of Akshaya Patra Foundation

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A tag has been placed on Akshaya Patra Foundation, requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section G11 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the page seems to be unambiguous advertising which only promotes a company, group, product, service, person, or point of view and would need to be fundamentally rewritten in order to become encyclopedic. Please read the guidelines on spam and Wikipedia:FAQ/Organizations for more information.

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Speedy deletion nomination of Sri Talpagiri Ranganadha Swamy Temple, Nellore

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A tag has been placed on Sri Talpagiri Ranganadha Swamy Temple, Nellore requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section G12 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the page appears to be an unambiguous copyright infringement. This page appears to be a direct copy from https://spsnellore.ap.gov.in/sri-talpagiri-ranganadha-swamy-temple-nellore/. For legal reasons, we cannot accept copyrighted text or images taken from other web sites or printed material, and as a consequence, your addition will most likely be deleted. You may use external websites or other printed material as a source of information, but not as a source of sentences. This part is crucial: say it in your own words. Wikipedia takes copyright violations very seriously and persistent violators will be blocked from editing.

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