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Gotcha, thanks! I think I know which sentences you are talking about, I must have missed them in the wider edit. I will keep this in mind. Have a good one! SuperTah (talk) 17:28, 11 February 2022 (UTC)

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@Diannaa: Again, two short sentences out of 42,000 characters that I added to that article. What I am particularly surprised by is the fact that those sentences were not even direct copies of the originals in the journal. As someone who focuses on scientific Wikipedia pages, the lifting of text from scientific journals isn't merely out of laziness... verbatim or near verbatim quotes are important, as even slight changes to the wording change the interpretation of the science. This can be crucial, especially when handling research that we have not done ourselves. That is why it is common practice here, as far as I can see. Particularly noting the technical nature of the sentences that you stated were in violation of copyright, I was wondering if you could provide additional reasoning as to why this particular edit led to a copyright strike, and how editors like myself can cite detailed research from scientific journals without being threatened with blocking. SuperTah (talk) 04:00, 1 March 2022 (UTC)

Links to the report (https://copypatrol.toolforge.org/en/?id=82533455) and source (https://doi.org/10.1666/09-113.1) SuperTah (talk) 05:10, 1 March 2022 (UTC)

His SuperTah. I understand that it can be difficult to write for Wikipedia, especially when the material is technical in nature. But everything you add to Wikipedia should be written in your own words. Short quotations are okay if absolutely necessary, but put them in quotation marks. If you have specific articles that you suspect need checking for copyright issues, you can let me know, or tag them using {{Copypaste}}, or list them at WP:CP. Thanks,— Diannaa (talk) 14:57, 1 March 2022 (UTC)

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My family history

My family history shows great great great great uncle’s killed, my equivalent aunt’s taken north to Canada by mowhawk Indians & sold to French officers. One such descendant turns out to be Cilene Dion the singer! Much to my surprise, however my entire family ( except myself) all have musical & vocal talent so I see this all fits! So having researched this,,, I’m tired of hearing people who’s family were slaves & wanting “ reparations” if that’s the case then dating back long before slavery in the 17+ 18 hundreds, my claim goes back to 1675 & I guess if money is being paid out???? Where’s mine? 71.7.110.105 (talk) 00:46, 7 February 2024 (UTC)

And if anyone is lost on this, I’m referring to the battle of bloody brook by the native indigenous peoples of Massachusetts, mowhawk, & other tribes of the the times who killed & took slaves at the “ battle of bloody brook, Deerfield Massachusetts circa 1675. ………. I’m just saying, is there a lawyer out there willing to try a 500 year old case? 71.7.110.105 (talk) 00:55, 7 February 2024 (UTC)

I'll indulge you... I do encourage you to fully read the article. The Kanienkehaka ('Mohawk') were neutral in this battle, and would fight on the Massachusetts Bay Colony's side of the war. Slaves are also not mentioned in any of the sources, especially as the nearest settlement was abandoned in light of the conflict. The Kanienkehaka were still in New York during King Philip's War, so your 4x aunt's abduction (presumably from Deerfield), must have happened after the Kanienkehaka were forced into Canada- there's a list of raids in the 'Further Conflict' section. If you want to win your case, your lawyer has to have the right info buddy. SuperTah (talk) 02:47, 22 February 2024 (UTC)

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Your GA nomination of Arctodus

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Hello SuperTah, as you seem to have returned to editing the article on Arctodus, I thought I'd remind you that I left some feedback on the GA review which can still be viewed from the talk page. I'd advise taking it into account if you still plan on renominating for GA. The Morrison Man (talk) 20:54, 19 July 2024 (UTC)

Hi @The Morrison Man! Should have said this sooner, but I really appreciate all of your time and feedback, and I apologise for my absence.

I took a long editing break shortly afterwards (among other things I was pissed to miss the GA nom editing window - I really care about this article). Any potential nomination in the future will certainly incorporate your feedback.

Recent edits came from re-reading sources to reinvent passages in an effort to slim down the article, as per your comments. Would appreciate your thoughts once I've fully incorporated your current feedback. SuperTah (talk) 08:47, 22 July 2024 (UTC)