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HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 21:21, 25 March 2022 (UTC)Reply

Thanks >>> Extorc.talk(); 07:37, 26 March 2022 (UTC)Reply

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Thanks @PnT. Wish you an amazing Diwali as well. Looking forward to another year of enjoyable editing with you. >>> Extorc.talk 05:47, 25 October 2022 (UTC)Reply

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Thanks @Packer&Tracker. Wish you a very Happy new year as well. Looking forward to a good year of editing. >>> Extorc.talk 15:40, 31 December 2022 (UTC)Reply

On 7 May 2023, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article 2023 Manipur violence, which you updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Schwinnspeed (talk) 15:36, 7 May 2023 (UTC)Reply

Immensely honored. Will look forward to the splendid editing experience with you. >>> Extorc.talk 15:42, 7 May 2023 (UTC)Reply

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I think your close is reasonable, but consensus is predicated on the move target Museum of Science being retargeted to the disambiguation page Science Museum. I have done this and will go through the handful of links that now require disambiguation, but going forward please be careful to reconcile any redirects or perform other actions consistent with consensus, even if no moves are involved. Cheers, Mdewman6 (talk) 08:36, 1 May 2025 (UTC)Reply

Thanks @Mdewman6. Missed my eye. >>> Extorc.talk 09:29, 1 May 2025 (UTC)Reply

Please do not close requested moves where there is any opposition to the move until a full seven days has elapsed. DrKay (talk) 15:01, 1 May 2025 (UTC)Reply

You did this at Talk:Christian_X#Requested_move_24_April_2025, less than 12 hours after the last comment and more than 12 hours before seven full days. Srnec (talk) 20:22, 1 May 2025 (UTC)Reply

My bad. Got carried away >>> Extorc.talk 10:58, 2 May 2025 (UTC)Reply

Extorc You also did this at Western Bears. Should have been re-listed Servite et contribuere (talk) 16:06, 2 May 2025 (UTC)Reply

@Servite et contribuere Doesnt appear so. I closed it on 2 May, it was created on 24 April. >>> Extorc.talk 16:16, 2 May 2025 (UTC)Reply

Srnec 2 May is Today. There wasn't enough consensus. It should have been given more time. There wasn’t enough consensus even an argument that Perth Bears was a better interim name. Servite et contribuere (talk) 16:19, 2 May 2025 (UTC)Reply

@Servite et contribuere You yourself said in the RM that it is better to wait and that you would raise another RM after there is an official announcement. "I will open another after 7 days." >>> Extorc.talk 16:24, 2 May 2025 (UTC)Reply

Extorc I think I regret those words. I thought there was going to be unanimous opposition until someone voted in support of it. I actually moved the page. My bad Servite et contribuere (talk) 16:29, 2 May 2025 (UTC)Reply

@Servite et contribuere Chill, Just create another RM when its required. >>> Extorc.talk 16:36, 2 May 2025 (UTC)Reply

Not that I would have opposed the move, but closing a discussion with two supports and one oppose without any analysis of the arguments hardly seems appropriate for a non-admin closure. --Paul_012 (talk) 20:55, 2 May 2025 (UTC)Reply

Looking at the history of this user talk page, it appears that people have found issue with your RM closures for years now. I would suggest reviewing WP:Non-admin closure and withholding from attempting to close any but the most clearly uncontentious discussions going forward. --Paul_012 (talk) 21:01, 2 May 2025 (UTC)Reply

I would also suggest reversing your recent contested closures and re-opening the discussions, as a gesture of good will. --Paul_012 (talk) 21:03, 2 May 2025 (UTC)Reply

I have reopened the Christian of Denmark -> Christian RM. >>> Extorc.talk 21:17, 2 May 2025 (UTC)Reply

Hello - I wonder if you might want to review, or else expand upon, your decision to apply a non-admin closure of this requested move. As you did not provide any commentary on your decision, it is unclear on what basis the moves were rejected. McPhail (talk) 08:47, 7 May 2025 (UTC)Reply

Sure. Almost all the votes on the discussion stated that WP:COMMONNAME for the wrestler was Malakai Black and not what he is currently wrestling with. Just because he changed his employer doesn't change that. That was the consensus from the discussion. >>> Extorc.talk 08:54, 7 May 2025 (UTC)Reply

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Thanks, Tamzin^{[cetacean needed]} (they|xe|🤷) 16:14, 8 May 2025 (UTC)Reply

Recectly you have removed a bulk of writing from the 2025 India–Pakistan strikes article with the summary, "UNDUE, doesnot belong here". I do not understand the purpose for your edit. The minister's statement was recorded on 9 May 2025 (today) and hence it was added in the section. Could you elaborate please? Aviator Jr (talk) 14:43, 9 May 2025 (UTC)Reply

We need to properly assign weight to how much we need to include statements given by ministers. This isn't a very widely reported thing. Only Firstpost has picked it up. Just because one source reports doesnt mean we add it.
Also you added it to the timeline section. If at all, it should be added to the reactions section. @Aviator Jr >>> Extorc.talk 14:49, 9 May 2025 (UTC)Reply

First of all, I gave two citations including those by Firstpost and Business Today and there are many more sources reporting the same statement which includes Hindustan Times, India Today, The Free Press Journal and it continues. As for the timeline problem, I would ask you to move it to the section it should be in rather than deleting the entire information. Though, my views are that this statements are developing ones and is not proper for addition to the "Reactions" sections but only in the "Timeline" section. Thanks. Aviator Jr (talk) 15:01, 9 May 2025 (UTC)Reply

Simple reporting of statements is not enough. If you want to corroborate contradiction in Wikipedia's voice, you need sources talking about the contradicting. Can you show me HT, IndiaToday and FPJ talking about the contradiction?
Also Business Today is not a WP:RS on such topics. Its a business magazine. >>> Extorc.talk 15:04, 9 May 2025 (UTC)Reply

@Aviator Jr >>> Extorc.talk 15:04, 9 May 2025 (UTC)Reply

Other sources:

1. https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/pak-defence-ministser-khwaja-asif-drone-intercepted-avoid-location-detection-2722256-2025-05-09
2. https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/didnt-intercept-indian-drones-because-pakistan-defence-minister-khawaja-asifs-bizarre-explanation-101746781764600.html
3. https://www.freepressjournal.in/world/we-didnt-intercept-indian-drones-because-pakistan-defence-minister-khawaja-asif-trolled-for-another-bizarre-remarks-video

I understand the other points. Thank you. Aviator Jr (talk) 15:09, 9 May 2025 (UTC)Reply

I still stand on the point that contradictions like these either don't belong on the page or belong in the reactions section since they are not a part of the direct military or diplomatic engagement. @Aviator Jr >>> Extorc.talk 18:19, 9 May 2025 (UTC)Reply

Why not include it in the "Casualties" section? It is more accurate as other related info are in the same place. Aviator Jr (talk) 18:48, 9 May 2025 (UTC)Reply

I could see you have removed the section without Talk page discussion which I started. Noted on IndiaTV. But the claim is also reported by multiple reliable Indian sources: Economic Times (https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/op-sindoor-3-pakistani-jets-including-one-f-16-two-jf-17s-shot-down-by-india-as-tensions-escalate/videoshow/121006254.cms) NDTV (https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/pakistan-f-16-shot-down-by-indian-surface-to-air-missile-sources-8365253 ) India Today (https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/india-shoots-down-pakistan-air-force-s-f-16-jf-17-after-pakistan-tried-to-attack-multiple-locations-2025-05-08-989369 ) DD News (state broadcaster) (https://ddnews.gov.in/en/pakistans-f-16-and-2-jf-17-jets-shot-down-by-india/) Per WP:ATTRIBUTEPOV, it's valid to include India’s claimed shootdowns with clear attribution, just like Pakistan's counterclaims are included. These are attributed reports from government sources in reliable media, which meets WP:RS for attributed claims in military disputes.  abhilashkrishn ^talk 15:18, 9 May 2025 (UTC)Reply

@Abhilashkrishn Economic times is barely a RS on daily factual reporting. Also I removed because if you notice, broader WP:RS are avoiding this piece of news like HT, Indian Express which Indian authorities are avoiding confirmation. Pakistan's counter claims are included because the Pakistani government are openly claiming them. >>> Extorc.talk 18:17, 9 May 2025 (UTC)Reply

@Abhilashkrishn NDTV particularly has done questionable reporting recently. Sharing a doctored video of DG ISPR accepting the loss of 2 JF17s. Till a broader set of sources report or Govt of India claims that it shot down aircraft, I dont think it should be included.

You see I myself supported the inclusion initially, owing to the fact that these sources are indeed reliable but the current situation requires closer inspection. >>> Extorc.talk 18:25, 9 May 2025 (UTC)Reply

@Extorc Thanks for your response. I understand your concerns regarding the reliability of certain sources. However, the shootdown claim has been reported by multiple major Indian media outlets, including DD News, Economic Times, NDTV, India Today, and India TV, all of which are typically considered reliable when reporting on national matters.

Since you've mentioned that sources like HT and Indian Express are unreliable in this case, could you please clarify which Indian media outlets you would consider credible for such claims since most of the Indian media reported the same? It would be helpful to understand your viewpoint on the matter, as this could guide us in determining what aligns with Wikipedia's neutrality and verifiability policies.

I believe that presenting the claim from these sources, alongside Pakistan's counterclaim, would balance the article as required by WP:NPOV and WP:V. Looking forward to your insights!  abhilashkrishn ^talk 18:46, 9 May 2025 (UTC)Reply

@Abhilashkrishn I think there was a misunderstanding. I said "broader WP:RS" ie other RS like HT and Indian Express. HT and Indian Express are WP:RS.
>>> Extorc.talk 19:26, 9 May 2025 (UTC)Reply

@Extorc Just because these 2 medias does not report it make it unrealiable? What we are adding is India's claim and I think the govt State media has the authority to declare their claim. What do you think?  abhilashkrishn ^talk 19:42, 9 May 2025 (UTC)Reply

I think both HT and Indian Express are of higher quality than NDTV and IndiaToday. I just say that we wait. I don't consider DD coverage as official confirmation. MEA is literally carrying out briefs, claiming their victories.
If you notice, whenever such info is surfaced, first Non RS like Zee, ABP, IndiaTV report it. Then NDTV, IndiaToday. At last the higher quality sources like HT, IE report it.

@Abhilashkrishn >>> Extorc.talk 19:52, 9 May 2025 (UTC)Reply

Thank you for the guidance @Extorc  abhilashkrishn ^talk 19:58, 9 May 2025 (UTC)Reply

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Hi, I see you have familiarity with socks of WhiteReaperPM (Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/WhiteReaperPM).

I’ve come across two suspicious accounts that seem to overlap user:Pinkish Flowers and user:CelesteQuill and wanted to check if you see any overlap and if it would be worth initiating a sockpuppet investigation? Ixudi (talk) 15:20, 17 July 2026 (UTC)Reply

CelesteQuill is not him. Pinkish Flowers is a much older account. >>> Extorc.talk 10:01, 20 July 2026 (UTC)Reply

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