Bobdog54

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Peterdownunder (talk) 11:29, 17 October 2016 (UTC)

October 2016

Hello, Bobdog54. When you revert a user's changes, like you did earlier, don't forget to leave the user a message on their talk page. You may find Template:User talk page warnings/table useful when doing this, to let them know that the change was considered inappropriate, and to direct them to the sandbox. Thank you. Re: User:Tappinen's edit to Finland. I added a warning for you using Wikipedia:Twinkle. Thanks for reverting the edit. Rus793 (talk) 17:17, 18 October 2016 (UTC)

Did not think about that, sorry, do not want to appear impolite. I did not use Twinkle, so could you remove the warning please? I am hesitating to use Twinkle because the warnings are so dire and I don't want to inadvertently set it off on a path of Wiki-only-knows-what-might-happen. Is it the usual custom in Simple English Wiki to alert the previous editor no matter the age or type of edit? Again, I don't want to be rude. I am discovering that there are rather large differences between this and the English Wiki. Thanks bobdog54 (talk) 17:36, 18 October 2016 (UTC)

Not a problem, it is more a reminder. I don't see giving notices as being impolite, it is how editors learn here. We are a small wiki and really do not have tutorials. The notices and warnings are as follows:

• Level 1 – Assumes good faith. Generally includes "Welcome to Wikipedia" or something similar.
• Level 2 – Does not assume whether or not the editor is acting in good faith.
• Level 3 – Assumes bad faith; warns editor to stop what he or she is doing.
• Level 4 – Assumes bad faith; a strong, final warning to the editor to stop what he or she is doing.
• Level 4im – Assumes bad faith; a strong, first and only warning to the editor to stop what he or she is doing.

I'm not sure which notice you are asking to remove, the one above or the one I issued to Tappinen. Both are level 1 and both assume good faith. If you mean the one I placed above, you can archive it at any time you like (see Help:Archiving a talk page). Notices and warnings are how many of us learn here. My own opinion is that by not giving a level 1 notice I'm showing I don't care. By giving a notice I am genuinely trying to help the other editor. You can revert an edit and issue a notice anytime. Alternately, you can edit the page and improve the former edit—perhaps by changing something to make it encyclopedic, to simplify or wikify an edit or to add a source citation. If you make an improvement, there is no need to give a notice. Generally, a notice or warning is given to a newer user. In dealing with an edit by an experienced editor, it might be better to ask them what their reasons were. Twinkle isn't that difficult to learn and if you make a mistake in giving a notice or warning, you can go ahead and remove it and try again. The guideline Wikipedia:Be bold encourages us to try new things. We try to get along with other editors here because all of us are working together to create an authoritative encyclopedia for our readers. If you have any questions, please ask. Thanks Rus793 (talk) 20:23, 18 October 2016 (UTC)

Thanks for the information. "I added a warning for you using Wikipedia:Twinkle." I thought this was a bad thing. One thing so easily leads to another on this wiki. I just read the policy on Tasering, it makes a lot of sense and seems like an excellent starting point for communication. I will go leave a note for the creator of the Coca cola comment. bobdog54 (talk) 21:14, 18 October 2016 (UTC)