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Hello, I noticed you changed the article name of Buffalo State College to just Buffalo State. Buffalo State College is what it's most known by and an official short name. The wiki article has been fixed, with consenus from another editor. . Take a look at the official name guidelines. ^[1][2]

Now having the page named just "Buffalo State" is rather confusing. Buffalo State is short for Buffalo State College but outside the article page you wouldn't know that it's referring to a college. I'm hoping you can change it back to Buffalo State College as it was previously. Thanks 2620:CC:8000:213:175:99BE:FC1C:BE2F (talk) 02:35, 27 October 2015 (UTC)

Before I'd be willing to move it back I'd like to see discussion on the talk page, explaining why "Buffalo State" is not a good title, and getting consensus from more than two editors. Also, please stop calling a good-faith editor a vandal. Vandalism requires ill intent. With that, I'm off to bed for the night. Howicus (Did I mess up?) 04:01, 27 October 2015 (UTC)

Where was the consenus when you changed the article from its original name? Buffalo State College fits better, and makes sense when talking about the college elsewhere throughout Wikipedia. Buffalo State just sounds confusing when listed by itself say on a page about New York/Buffalo or anywhere else. Plus Buffalo State College (official short name) is a version of Buffalo State , but reminds the reader who are unfamiliar that it's a college. I'm not the only one to call it vandalism, I was just pointing out the fact that he kept editing the offical name and putting false information in the article, which he fixed so it's all good now , not trying to get into this whole wiki drama thing. So hopefully you'll change it back to Buffalo State College, and then get consenus first to change it to Buffalo State, but my votes still on Buffalo State College , as it always was. Thanks and have a goodnight 2620:CC:8000:213:175:99BE:FC1C:BE2F (talk) 04:25, 27 October 2015 (UTC)

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How does a hippo not relate to a solar flare Afatllama (talk) 23:44, 3 November 2015 (UTC)

Thanks for that. I had no right to refer to others like that. — Preceding unsigned comment added by PatrickPitso (talk • contribs) 21:37, 4 November 2015 (UTC)

https://www.bb.org.bd/governor/governor.php

Open the site and in the third line it has been written "His tenure has been extended for another term for three years and three months upto 2nd August, 2016 by which time he will be 65." --- Simple Equation Sir, his Birthday is 03-August-1951. The year 1951 mentioned later. People's republic of Bangladesh has the law for Government Officer, who shall not be seated after 65 Years. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Iftekhar Rimon (talk • contribs) 23:13, 6 November 2015 (UTC)

I've made edits to the article Atiur Rahman based on this source. Howicus (Did I mess up?) 23:26, 6 November 2015 (UTC)

photos https://www.bb.org.bd The Banker Award-2015 Central Bank Governor of The Year, Asia-Pacific

— Preceding unsigned comment added by Iftekhar Rimon (talk • contribs) 20:33, 7 November 2015 (UTC)

Hello Howicus, I was just adding information that both those sources say. I just thought it would be helpful to make a total summary of Glasgow's ethnic groups and add a clear referenced set of percentages.Roscomoner (talk) 19:13, 15 November 2015 (UTC)

I think you didn't mean to revert what you did, Roscomoner. The paragraph you re-added was this, an unsourced paragraph about a guy named "John Carty". It was first added by an IP, and then Catfish Jim and the soapdish reverted back to your version (he did not actually revert your changes). Howicus (Did I mess up?) 19:18, 15 November 2015 (UTC)

That's how I took it. I removed a paragraph about a guy who apparently drinks and plays golf in Glasgow, reverting to Roscomoner's version. Roscomoner accidentally reintroduced it. Catfish Jim and the soapdish 19:22, 15 November 2015 (UTC)

Oh ok, thanks. Roscomoner (talk) 19:42, 15 November 2015 (UTC)

Unprofessional — Preceding unsigned comment added by SwagMaster Brent (talk • contribs) 23:54, 15 November 2015 (UTC)

Hello!

You recently changed something on the Salute page and I just wanted to let you know that you are incorrect (not trying to sound rude sorry if it sounds rude)it is the right hand that the U.S. military salutes with. You can see the regulation stating this in FM 3–21.5, paragraph 4–4 page 4-6. Thank You and have a nice day.I'mNotThatSmartOfAPerson (talk) 01:01, 16 November 2015 (UTC)

Normally, I'mNotThatSmartOfAPerson, what you say is true. But that specific sentence was stating the exception to the rule. US Army soldiers can salute with the left hand *if* they are holding a standard in the right hand. Otherwise, they salute right-handed. Howicus (Did I mess up?) 01:47, 16 November 2015 (UTC)

Oh I see what you mean now my apologies, but considering that it said nothing along those lines I assumed that it was stating that they salute left-handed and as well my stupidity got the better of me and I completely misread the line again I apologize fully.I'mNotThatSmartOfAPerson (talk) 03:04, 16 November 2015 (UTC)

No problem, it was an understandable mistake. Howicus (Did I mess up?) 03:18, 16 November 2015 (UTC)

Thanks for answering my question on my talk page. But I don't think that the "mobile search summary" is coming from the article. For example, enter "gunpowder" in the mobile search page https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page#/search, and you will see "Gunpowder Plot" as one of the hits, with only the word "event" as the summary:

Gunpowder Plot

event

But nowhere on the Gunpowder Plot page do I see the one-word summary "event." Do you know where the mobile search summary is coming from? Phlar (talk) 04:13, 16 November 2015 (UTC)

Oh, I see what you mean now, Philar, but I'm afraid I don't know. Try asking at WP:VPT, a lot of the technically-minded editors watch that page. Howicus (Did I mess up?) 04:24, 16 November 2015 (UTC)

OK, thanks. I'll try VPT. Phlar (talk) 17:07, 16 November 2015 (UTC)

VPT is a treasure trove! It turns out the mobile search description comes from wikidata, e.g. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1790872. Go figure! Phlar (talk) 17:18, 16 November 2015 (UTC)

Oh, that makes sense. Good to hear that you figured it out. Howicus (Did I mess up?) 19:27, 16 November 2015 (UTC)

Thanks for uploading the file. But on the Southern Heritage Classic page the logo displays the physical size of the previous logo. Is there any way to fix that? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Fabdesign (talk • contribs) 21:25, 20 November 2015 (UTC)

Hi Fabdesign. Are you wanting to make the image larger? I actually uploaded it small on purpose; as it's a non-free logo, it must meet Wikipedia's Non-free content criteria. Specifically, this section says that non-free images should be kept small. Howicus (Did I mess up?) 21:45, 20 November 2015 (UTC)

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I am a person that is interested in computer games and military history such as WWII. You have written that you also approve of these subjects, so I'd like you to adopt me

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Well, as I told Lululemonlove, above, I'm going to be traveling, so I may not be around much for the next week or so. If you want to be adopted soon, try one of the users here. Howicus (Did I mess up?) 22:12, 21 November 2015 (UTC)

Dear Howicus,

I'm new to Wikipedia and I'm looking to be adopted by you or someone like you. I would like to know if you have any suggestions as to how I can get more out of Wikipedia and how I can identify which pages are most in need of editing? I also wonder if you have any insight into where new editors (see, I don't even now if that is the correct term or if I just say "user"?) go wrong in editing pages. I am a bit nervous about doing something wrong so I have just being doing small edits so far.

I guess in short I am looking to avoid any pitfalls that might detract from the validity of Wikipedia. I also want to contribute a positive, trustworthy presence to the community.

Thanks in advance! Lululemonlove (talk) 00:05, 21 November 2015 (UTC)

Hi Lululemonlove, welcome to Wikipedia! Normally I'd be happy to adopt you, but I'll be traveling soon, and as a result I'll be pretty busy. If you want to find an adopter quickly, I'd suggest trying the list here. To answer a couple of your questions, though, the Community portal has lists of articles that need editing with links to more. Also, "editor" is a perfectly good term, and it's what most people use. Finally, don't be too worried about getting into trouble. In general, be bold and edit. If you make a good-faith mistake, the worst that will happen is that someone will tell you the right way to do it. Howicus (Did I mess up?) 00:25, 21 November 2015 (UTC)

Thank you so much - all of that is very, very helpful and I will take it all to heart. I hope your travels are pleasant and safe and thanks again for the guidance and assistance. Much appreciated. Lululemonlove (talk) 21:29, 23 November 2015 (UTC)

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Cheers! --The Haze Master (talk) 11:04, 7 December 2015 (UTC)

Hi again Luis Santos24. I'm afraid I don't really have the time to write a good nomination, sorry. Perhaps you could ask someone else? Howicus (Did I mess up?) 17:45, 14 December 2015 (UTC)

All lovely. Many thanks. Acad Ronin (talk) 20:23, 14 December 2015 (UTC)

Hi! I see you've prodded a few of these fantasies. Unfortunately there's really a mass of clean-up work to be done there; I feel it should be co-ordinated in some way, but we don't seem to have a mechanism for that. On those three articles: both Francesco Natoli and the Orioles family definitely existed (I can supply sources if you like), they just didn't do all the stuff or have all the names ascribed to them. I don't believe either come close to satisfying our notability requirements. I did wonder, though, about the Battle of the Three Mountains; it obviously was not a major engagement (more Smithson puffery), but it definitely seems to have taken place, and to have a certain significance because it was the first victory after Caporetto; I found mentions in several sources. Thoughts? Justlettersandnumbers (talk) 22:37, 22 December 2015 (UTC)

I see your point about the Battle of Three Mountains, Justlettersandnumbers. It didn't occur to me to search for the Italian name of the battle. So yes, there might be something there...feel free to de-PROD the article if you like, though I don't have the Italian skills to write it myself. Howicus (Did I mess up?) 22:41, 22 December 2015 (UTC)

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I was just wondering why you deleted the entire "In Popular Culture" section for the Dad's Root Beer page. Is that kind of information frowned upon now? Neuroguy2 (talk) 06:47, 2 January 2016 (UTC)

Hi, Neuroguy2. I removed that particular "In Popular Culture" section because it consisted of one Bug Bunny parody and three cases where an ad for the soda is seen in the background of a movie. In my view, those are all so minor that they count as an indiscriminate collection of information. Howicus (Did I mess up?) 18:33, 2 January 2016 (UTC)

No, I was just curious as to why it was removed. You are much more experienced at editing Wikipedia pages than I am. I now understand, and thank you for the reference you provided. I've just seen other entries for such things, so I had added a couple of my own and wondered if that had been a no-no since it was removed. Thought it'd be interesting for people to have a reference to a well-known product of the time and see how it was included in films of the era to add realism to the sets - instead of "fake" ads. I was just going to do the same for huge posters advertising British products (most still used today) in the film Man_Hunt_(1941_film) when I noticed my previous contributions had been removed. I don't want to be the cause of "clutter" on pages and make work for people like you who maintain the site so well. Cheers! Neuroguy2 (talk) 04:14, 3 January 2016 (UTC)

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Hello Howicus. I have added several new sources as the subject of this article is having another TV show play here in NZ. See and . When this show has played in NZ this Sunday I will also add this as a source. I don't understand how this article can't be notable now? The sources have been added to the page for almost 2 years now. I also found an article on the Daily Mirror, but I know that this is not regarded a reliable source. See

Thanks Howicus. I will keep improving the article and I hope that soon this article will be notable. Thanks --DmitryPopovRU (talk) 01:02, 30 January 2016 (UTC)

you edited the section on prisoner release at Elmira. My fathers great grandfather was a prisoner there and when they closed, they did not give every prisoner a train ticket as is stated in that section. They just released many of them with nothing. They were forced to walk home, despite the fact that many were terribly ill and malnourished. He made it as far as Virginia where he succumbed on the side of the road. I just think that the section shouldn't be wrapped up in a nice bow. I'm definitely not a rebel fan and happily reside in the northeast, but history is history and shouldn't be prettied up. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 166.171.185.43 (talk) 13:46, 3 February 2016

Hello to the person at 166.171.185.43. My contribution to the article was limited to a simple link correct. But, I'll take a look at the train ticket claim. Thanks for pointing it out. Howicus (Did I mess up?) 20:25, 3 February 2016 (UTC)

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