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FastEddie Since: Apr, 2004
#1: Nov 21st 2010 at 11:58:58 AM

Could we get some other eyes on the Wikipedia article? Some moron going by the handle "Super mario fan" (sic) has got it in into his head that the only interesting part of the article has to be cut for some reason, and I've been sucked into an edit war over it. (I'm "speededdie," on Wikipedia).

Anyone who knows how to work the system over there or who could at least help make it look like I'm not the only one who cares could do us a good turn.

Goal: Clear, Concise and Witty
SomeSortOfTroper Since: Jan, 2001
#2: Nov 21st 2010 at 12:18:49 PM

I believe Morven used to edit there, long ago, so I sent him a PM.

This "interesting" bit is the bit referring to other people saying, basically, TV Tropes Will Ruin Your Life? It may help if you tie in the fact that we have a page to refer to that and that it appears on our merchandise if this is a reaction to the earlier editing over the slogan.

Morven Nemesis from Seattle, WA, USA Since: Jan, 2001
Nemesis
#3: Nov 21st 2010 at 12:24:16 PM

I've told him to discuss his concerns rather than edit-warring. Let's see if it happens.

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Twentington Since: Apr, 2009 Relationship Status: Desperate
#4: Nov 21st 2010 at 12:24:28 PM

As a longtime Wikipedia editor (TenPoundHammer), I can see where he's coming from — it's generally not a good idea for an article about a Wiki to use one of the wiki's own pages, since wikis can be edited. But in this case there's also a secondary source to confirm the info, so it's fine.

If he keeps removing it, I'll file a notice about editwarring.

edited 21st Nov '10 12:25:08 PM by Twentington

FastEddie Since: Apr, 2004
#5: Nov 21st 2010 at 12:40:10 PM

Thanks for lending a hand.

Goal: Clear, Concise and Witty
DocStrange Sorcerer Supreme from Rhode Island Since: Jan, 2001
Sorcerer Supreme
#6: Nov 21st 2010 at 12:43:52 PM

Indeed, I believe there's about 3 Wikipedia policies that suggest users with personal attachments to the subject edit sparingly on the subject's article (i believe WP:COI is one of them)

I'm semi-retired from Wikipedia editing but I suppose I could fix up the wording in that paragraph that would satisfy both parties if need be.

edited 21st Nov '10 12:45:19 PM by DocStrange

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Twentington Since: Apr, 2009 Relationship Status: Desperate
#7: Nov 22nd 2010 at 9:58:55 PM

You're right. It's best to use your own rule of cautious editing when editing an article about something you're associated with. Fast Eddie's actions are certainly acceptable in this regard.

edited 22nd Nov '10 10:00:44 PM by Twentington

occono from Ireland. Since: Apr, 2009
#8: Nov 23rd 2010 at 4:21:05 AM

I took out the forest from the trees part, it's not the right tone.

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AngryScientist Nostalgia from Russia with Love Since: Nov, 2009
Nostalgia
#9: Nov 23rd 2010 at 6:37:50 AM

Wikipedia: The only place you can revert one of Fast Eddie's edits.

Twentington Since: Apr, 2009 Relationship Status: Desperate
#10: Nov 24th 2010 at 8:53:04 AM

Bleah. How does I deleted post?

edited 24th Nov '10 8:53:27 AM by Twentington

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#11: Nov 24th 2010 at 9:46:29 AM

Can't deleted post. Unless we removes you from the threads entirely.

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