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Happy editing! Peaceray (talk) 05:24, 25 April 2025 (UTC)
April 2025
[edit]Please see WP:AUTO. Wikipedia wants articles to be accurate, but it cannot use the word of the subject of the article if it involves material that cannot be found in mainstream news sources. ♦IanMacM♦ (talk to me) 06:43, 26 April 2025 (UTC)
May 2025
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Hi HerbGowan! I noticed that you have reverted to restore your preferred version of an article several times. The impulse to undo an edit you disagree with is understandable, but I wanted to make sure you're aware that the edit warring policy disallows repeated reversions even if they are justifiable.
All editors are expected to discuss content disputes on article talk pages to try to reach consensus. If you are unable to agree, please use one of the dispute resolution options to seek input from others. Using this approach instead of reverting can help you avoid getting drawn into an edit war. Thank you. Remsense ‥ 论 17:13, 3 May 2025 (UTC)
- Please self-revert, as the WP:ONUS is on you to gain consensus for your highly visible change, as I've already explained. Of course you think you're right, but I don't, so please be considerate. Remsense ‥ 论 17:13, 3 May 2025 (UTC)
- The Battle of Stalingrad ended in 1943, as did the North African Campaign. HerbGowan (talk) 17:16, 3 May 2025 (UTC)
- I know you think you're right—everyone does—and you've repeatedly stated the reason why you think so. Now self-revert, so a proper discussion can take place. You're not uniquely qualified to impose your changes on an article and everyone else. Remsense ‥ 论 17:21, 3 May 2025 (UTC)
- The Battle of Stalingrad ended in 1943, as did the North African Campaign. HerbGowan (talk) 17:16, 3 May 2025 (UTC)
Read wp:editwar. Slatersteven (talk) 17:15, 5 May 2025 (UTC)
Please do not add original research or novel syntheses of published material to articles as you apparently did to World War II. Please cite a reliable source for all of your contributions. Thank you. Yue🌙 18:41, 5 May 2025 (UTC)
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[edit]Please wp:indent correctly. Slatersteven (talk) 13:14, 5 May 2025 (UTC)
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