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Re:204.184.48.113

I have blocked him for 24h, but 204.184.48.113 (talk · contribs) is not that active. Nonetheless in future cases you want to report vandalism, see Wikipedia:Vandalism.--Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus ^Talk 19:50, 5 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Suggestion

Hello StN, you might want to expand your user page so that people know where you are coming from. --Loremaster 17:38, 26 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Biopunk movement

Hello StN, could you read Annalee Newitz's Biopunk and Genome liberation in order to expand the Biopunk article's proto-movement section? --Loremaster 16:22, 28 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I've recently improved the Biopunk article. Feel free to expand it if you think you can contribute. --Loremaster 20:53, 3 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Transhumanism

Transhumanism will appear on Wikipedia's Main Page as Today's featured article on June 2, 2006. --Loremaster 01:28, 23 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Image Tagging Image:FM2030.jpg

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Banning

Hi Anville. Is it possible to ban anyone from editing Wikipedia who deletes or otherwise vandalizes an article? I'm thinking of a "one strike and you're out" policy.--StN 16:42, 2 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I assume you've read the Vandalism Policy. Usually, people are given at least one warning, although if the edits they make are clearly intended to be disruptive, the normal escalation from "use the sandbox if you'd like to make further tests" to "you're out of the game" can be shortened. As far as I know, the only place where a "one strike and you're out" policy has been implemented is with the article Bogdanov Affair. That was a deliberate choice by the Arbitration Committee, and I don't think it will happen again very easily. That situation involved the people who started the Affair itself promoting their viewpoint on the Wikipedia and disguising their aims with sockpuppets and jargon. (They or their supporters are still at it, too.) It was an extreme case which has led to indefinite semi-protection and immediate blocking of violators — just a nasty situation. Anville 16:58, 2 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

2 Questions and 1 Invitation

What does the user name "StN" stand for?
Are you fact Stuart Newman?
Would be interested in joining the online forum my colleague and James Hughes participate in?

You can send me your answer to my email account. --Loremaster 02:37, 28 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Loremaster, thank you for this invitation, which I appreciate. But I would prefer to maintain my anonymity and not participate in any online forums.--StN 03:06, 28 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Understood. ;) --Loremaster 03:33, 28 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Human Enhancement

I've improved the human enhancement article. Can you work on improving the Human enhancement tecnologies section? If so, please read the talk page before you do. --Loremaster 20:53, 3 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

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Talk:Transhumanism

Hello StN. Could you plase intervene in some of the debates on the Talk:Transhumanism page to explain the extent of your past contributions and how you view the article as it stands now. --Loremaster (talk) 00:28, 10 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thank for your prompt intervention. --Loremaster (talk) 03:45, 10 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Since you are the one who came up with the title Threats to morality and democracy for the Brave New World argument in the Controversy section of the Transhumanism article, could you please intervene in the current debate about this title on the Talk:Transhumanism page? --Loremaster (talk) 00:02, 30 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Your vote and comments are urgently needed on the Talk:Transhumanism page in light of an attempt to split the Controversy section into a new article in order to make the Transhumanism article into a puff piece. --Loremaster (talk) 05:56, 16 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Anon 128.252.174.116

I saw your request for mediation regarding 128.252.174.116 (talk · contribs). Note that mediators can't block anybody; all they can do is try to calm things down. You can put a note on the Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents if necessary, but I don't think we're at that point yet. --John Nagle (talk) 20:01, 10 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Mediation for IAK

Hello! I'm Ltwin and I have agreed to help with mediating the article. On the case page, when asked "Whats the dispute?", you said the main issue was CAMERA criticism being in the lead. I have proposed 2 compromises. I've been told the first one is not likely to succeed, but I would appreciate your input on both, especially for Prop 2. I hope I can be of help. Ltwin (talk) 23:25, 28 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

If the last sentence was completely removed and Prop 2 implemented, with the newspaper information dealing with CAMERA that was cited but still removed was put back in, would you be able to accept that? Ltwin (talk) 23:31, 28 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Some form of this could work for me. However, I would prefer to see specific criticisms left out of the lead. A general statement including a term like "controversy" or "controversial" would be better. Although some have obviously disagreed with IAK, their positions have held up when looked into by independent agencies. Extreme characterizations, like "anti-Semitic" and "flawed methodology" are mainly due to CAMERA. To include these allegations in the lead without pointing to CAMERA's history of shady tactics would be doing a disservice to readers.StN (talk) 02:39, 29 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I brought up to IronDuke about leaving out specifics, yet he said that wouldn't work for him. But we will see. How many editors are involved? Ltwin (talk) 03:11, 29 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

About a half dozen. Their usernames and viewpoints can be found, for example, in section 17 of the IAK talk page. Some relevant information can also be found there.StN (talk) 03:19, 29 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Well I've read the archives and talk page, but you two are the only ones I've talked to. Just wondering if this is has become more or less confined to you two or is still very controversial? Ltwin (talk) 03:25, 29 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

It's true that the others haven't been heard from for a while. In the past, IronDuke's edits to the lead elicited strong responses from one or two others. Right now, IronDuke and I seem to be the only ones involved. On the basis of my past attempts to reach a compromise it seems that IronDuke will not accept any formulation that (i) does not allege bias/anti-Semitism/flawed methodology in the lead, and (ii) does cite references impeaching the source of the allegations.StN (talk) 03:37, 29 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Well we'll see how things go. Ltwin (talk) 03:52, 29 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

From If Americans Knew mediation

Just to let you know, an outside view was given. Ltwin (talk) 02:19, 14 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

An editor I am not aware of and believe to be a newly created account has made substantial edits to the IAK page. I would hope not, but this may cause controversy to boil up again and I hope that doesn't happen. I have left a message on this user Flawfixer's talk page. I have asked him to revert his edits and to discuss these changes on the talk page. I have not recieved a response. Just wanting everyone to remember to stay calm and civil. This may lead to nothing or it may cause problems. Thats why I'm asking for restraint from all sides and for discussion. Ltwin (talk) 05:33, 15 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for letting me know about this. I agree that User:Flawfixer should have announced such a significant edit on the IAK talk page. It seems to me, however, that the new material is relevant to the subject of the article and appears to be accurately documented..StN (talk) 06:33, 15 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Well I thought I'd let you and IronDuke know and caution for restraint. I didn't know if those edits would or wouldn't cause problems, so I left Flawfixer a message asking him/her to wait until he gauged consensus because the edits might cause controversy. I didn't know if there might an edit war. But he/she has explained the edits on the talk page and as you said they are sourced. Good day. Ltwin (talk) 19:13, 15 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

My apologies

I didn't realize that I should explain these on the IAK talk page here. I've just done this... and also on the mediation page. As you will see, I strongly disagree with Ltwin's suggestion that I revert the page to an inaccurate, biased, probably defamatory status. By the way, I'm not a newly created account.Flawfixer (talk) 16:36, 15 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Proposal has been made

Flawfixer has proposed a compromise on the talk page. Ltwin (talk) 21:19, 15 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Have requested alternative mediation

Per request of Flawfixer, I have contacted WP:Mediation Cabal requesting assistance and alternative mediation. To let everyone know, I am not going to stop assisting in finding consensus. I believe all my efforts here have been appropriate, however, I recognize that my efforts to maintain the integrity of the mediation process may have inadvertently compromised that mission. Ltwin (talk) 22:05, 15 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Current status of mediation

As the requestor do you still think that mediation is still needed. I've been thinking about this and people seem to be focusing on other issues in the article then the lead at present. I know that yesterday there was a lot of reverting but it seems that things might have calmed down now, knock on wood. I'm not saying I think there aren't problems, but I'm just not sure where this is going where mediation is concerned. Let me know what you think. Thanks. Ltwin (talk) 02:59, 17 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

In my opinion, some editors are trying to consolidate demonstrably illegitimate allegations of anti-Semitism against Weir. In the past, they have reverted criticisms of the manipulation of quotations leading to the allegations, since technically no external source literally states "Weir is not an anti-Semite." (See recent Talk page activity.) My feeling, though I might be wrong, is that the allegations will eventually be placed in the lead once again, since there has been no suggestion of willigness to relinquish this option.StN (talk) 03:12, 17 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Yes I have noticed that just now. The thing is that all this is informal and if the parties don't want mediation then I can't force it on anyone, and there seems to be a lack of interest for mediation. I'm thinking of closing the case unresolved. Or you could seek mediation from someone else or help from some other avenue on wikipedia. At this time though I don't see what else I can contribute. Sorry. But let me know what you think. I haven't closed yet. Ltwin (talk) 03:18, 17 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Transhumanism

Dear StN, I have been conducting social science research on genetic knowledge, reproductive technologies and disability politics (particularly looking at the ways in which these are discussed online) and I wondered whether you'd be so kind as to contribute by answering a few questions? I've been reading some of your contributions towards the transhuanism article and I am certain that you'll be able to make a valuable contribution. The research investigates the patterns of discourse employed online and the construction of knowledge in these areas. If appropriate, I'd like to ask you a few questions/interview you by email. These questions will be sent in stages and should not be too time-consuming. Please see my Wikipeda userpage for further information (including an external link to my University profile and contact details). If suitable, please email me and I'll be able to tell you more about the project and interview process. Yours faithfully, Nicholas (talk) 01:04, 5 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Transhumanism article

Hello StN. There is a dispute brewing over content in the Transhumanism article. Could you intervene in the debate on the Talk:Transhumanism page. --Loremaster (talk) 22:03, 7 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Just letting you know that I've significantly changed and improved the lede section of the Transhumanism article in reaction to an Extropian's clumsly attempts to emphasize the role of Max More. --Loremaster (talk) 17:38, 12 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Transhuman

For many years, there are have been minor disputes about the etymology of the word “transhuman”. The Transhumanist FAQ of the World Transhumanist Association has always argued it goes back to FM-2030 (1966). However, some people dispute this by arguing that it actually goes back to Julian Huxley (1957) or even Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (1949). However, although Huxley and de Chardin used terms like “transhumanism”, “transhumanity” and “transhumanizing”, we need to confirm that they excplicitly used the word “transhuman”. So my question is: Does coining and defining the words “transhumanism”, “transhumanity” and “transhumanizing” automatically mean that one has coined and defined the word “transhuman” even when one have never explicitly used that word? --Loremaster (talk) 15:45, 14 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Definitely not. "Humanism," "humanity" and "humanizing" are all social concepts distinct from the biological concept "human." To go beyond ("trans") any of the former does not imply reconfiguring or transforming biological individuals or a species, as "transhuman" does.StN (talk) 02:15, 15 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Designer baby

Hello StN. Could you improve and wacth over the Designer baby article. It keeps either being vandalized or simply expanded with content that is one-sided. --Loremaster (talk) 01:57, 1 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Transhumanism and Category:Ideologies

Hello StN. Could you please contribute your opinion to a dispute about whether or not Transhumanism is an ideology on the Talk:Transhumanism page? --Loremaster (talk) 20:24, 7 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Transhumanism (again)

Hello StN. Your opinion is requested on the Talk:Transhumanism page as well as the Fringe theories noticeboard. --Loremaster (talk) 21:59, 8 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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WikiProject Transhumanism

Because of your extensive contributions to transhumanism in the past (thank you for that!), I would just like to let you know about the existence of Wikipedia:WikiProject Transhumanism :) --Pereant antiburchius (talk) 16:43, 5 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

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RE: Stop reverting my sourced edits

The source you provide for the Erdos number has no mention of Metropolis whatsoever. Here's the link [1]. Click and give us the exact quote that contains Metropolis' name. When you source it properly, I will not remove it. Until then, CEASE EDIT WARRING. In case you're not familiar, here is the standard warning about edit warring:>br>

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You currently appear to be engaged in an edit war. This means that you are repeatedly changing content back to how you think it should be although other editors disagree. Users are expected to collaborate with others, to avoid editing disruptively, and to try to reach a consensus, rather than repeatedly undoing other users' edits once it is known that there is a disagreement.

Points to note:

Edit warring is disruptive regardless of how many reverts you have made;
Do not edit war even if you believe you are right.

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Hello. This message is being sent to inform you that there is currently a discussion involving you at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Edit warring regarding a possible violation of Wikipedia's policy on edit warring. Thank you. Dekimasuよ! 07:03, 24 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

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Hello. This message is being sent to inform you that there is currently a discussion involving you at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Edit warring regarding a possible violation of Wikipedia's policy on edit warring. The thread is Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Edit warring#User:StN reported by User:RandomCanadian (Result: ). Thank you. RandomCanadian (talk / contribs) 03:38, 25 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

May 2022

You have been blocked from editing for a period of 48 hours for edit warring, as you did at Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. Once the block has expired, you are welcome to make useful contributions.

During a dispute, you should first try to discuss controversial changes and seek consensus. If that proves unsuccessful, you are encouraged to seek dispute resolution, and in some cases it may be appropriate to request page protection.

If you think there are good reasons for being unblocked, please read the guide to appealing blocks, then add the following text below the block notice on your talk page: {{unblock|reason=Your reason here ~~~~}}. Bbb23 (talk) 03:39, 25 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

This user's unblock request has been reviewed by an administrator, who declined the request. Other administrators may also review this block, but should not override the decision without good reason (see the blocking policy).

StN (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

Request reason:

My initial edit was to remove a sentence about a fact in public dispute. I was requested to provide a source, so I added one when I reverted. An editor didn't like my source, so revered my edit. I added another source and another one. Several other editors with the POV of the first one didn't accept my sources though they supported my assertion that the item was in dispute. None of my sources were fringe but were to the most respected scientific journals and to a statement by the director of the World Health Organization. I was reverted for no reason as many times as I reverted with new sources. StN (talk) 03:51, 25 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Decline reason:

As the policy on edit-warring says: An editor who repeatedly restores their preferred version is edit warring, regardless of whether those edits are justifiable. Claiming "My edits were right, so it wasn't edit warring" is not a valid defense. You were edit-warring with multiple other editors, and that is not allowed, regardless of how justified or reliably-sourced you feel your edits were. Writ Keeper ⚇♔ 04:14, 25 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

If you want to make any further unblock requests, please read the guide to appealing blocks first, then use the {{unblock}} template again. If you make too many unconvincing or disruptive unblock requests, you may be prevented from editing this page until your block has expired. Do not remove this unblock review while you are blocked.

Have you considered that, if several editors disagree with you and you keep adding the same thing back in the article, and you continue doing so despite warnings about edit-warring, then the problem might in fact be what you are doing and WP:NOTTHEM...? RandomCanadian (talk / contribs) 04:06, 25 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I was pointing to the existence of a public dispute in the the most prominent scientific journals and several widely discussed books. I documented this amply. You and other editors were insisting that the dispute didn't exist, I was making it all up, and that the virologist who signed on to the Science letter were negligible. I was not advocating an alternative POV. Do you deny any of this? Something can be true and documentable even if many interested parties don't want it discussed. I am doing what I believe to be consistent with Wikipedia policy and in the interest of its readers. StN (talk) 04:17, 25 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Notice of edit warring noticeboard discussion

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I've blocked you for edit-warring for one week for your edit to Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, which added your POV to the article. Your edit comes immediately after expiration of your last block for edit-warring that involved the same dispute.--Bbb23 (talk) 19:37, 27 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Your draft article, Draft:Lenny Moss

Hello, StN. It has been over six months since you last edited the Articles for Creation submission or Draft page you started, "Lenny Moss".

In accordance with our policy that Wikipedia is not for the indefinite hosting of material deemed unsuitable for the encyclopedia mainspace, the draft has been deleted. If you plan on working on it further and you wish to retrieve it, you can request its undeletion. An administrator will, in most cases, restore the submission so you can continue to work on it.

Thanks for your submission to Wikipedia, and happy editing. Liz ^{Read! Talk!} 05:47, 9 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

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