User talk:Ashley Pomeroy/Pre-2011

This is my talk page. I frown on fools, and I am unimpressed by cute names. Bear in mind that Wikipedia is right near the top of Google's search returns for "cancer", "circumcision" etc, and that your edits can affect real people in the real world. -Ashley Pomeroy 17:54, 18 April 2007 (UTC)

In response to your comment left on the UKA Press talk page:

Dear Mr Pomeroy.

I find it a great pity that you are of the opinion that UKA Press is being ‘bigged up’. If you are familiar with the publishing world (which it appears you are not), you would understand that far from needing to be ‘bigged up’ most publishers (and I include the small, independent presses here) have more than enough submissions to cope with and, in fact, would rather be ‘played down’. Indeed, frequently more than 90% of submissions are rejected as being unsuitable for one reason or another.

I fail to see your problem with this article. It has been sitting on WIKIPEDIA happy and undisturbed since 2006. This followed a discussion after which it was decided to ‘keep’ the article as it met with all Wiki’s criteria.

You say you are ‘staggered by the incompetence of linking directly to the Amazon listing for a book published by a competing publisher…’ (I assume you are referring here to "The Kommandant's Mistress") Surely this link would indicate, however, that the article is impartial, rather than ‘bigging up’ the publisher, as you so ungrammatically put it. If, however, you object so strongly, surely it would not have been too much of a problem to have suggested politely that this was infra dig on WIKI or even, perish the thought, removed it yourself, with the requisite explanation.

Perhaps you should take a leaf from your own userpage : ‘…and there are people who spend their time inserting or removing dozens of templates and tags…’

Furthermore, I put it to you that with authors such as Kevin Brownlow (who has just been awarded an Honorary Academy Award, along with Francis Ford Coppola et al), Peter Hopkinson, Judith Wills on their books, your ‘bigging up’ comment becomes rather laughable. Please take a minute or two to research these people and those they are associated with.

One final point. I have spent hundreds of hours writing, correcting and editing articles for WIKIPEDIA, on many different subjects, as well as donating, so am somewhat offended at your insinuation that I am trying to ‘big up’ anything.

You may be (as you seem to think you are) Wikipedia’s best editor, but your manners certainly leave much to be desired.

With very best regards for a prosperous New Year.

AndreaUKA (talk) 15:40, 5 January 2011 (UTC)

I'm not going to be an aggressive moron like the people before. I will, however, tell you that you are severely hyper-defensive, and thus aggressive. Also, your grammar in the above paragraph was at the level of a fifth-grader (e.g. "I cannot take you serious.")

The above quotation should read: "I cannot take you seriously."

Also, your edits to the article on the Korg MicroKorg were pointless, and irritating. It is quite dubious that you even own the product. As a MicroKorg owner, and friend of several key individuals at Korg USA, I find your behavior a bit childish, both in reference to the MicroKorg article and to the statement you made above. While an incomplete list of notable users is provided on Korg's Japanese website, most individuals find it refreshing (as most artists refuse to provide a list of gear used) that a (generally speaking) comprehensive list of artists using a product is provided. You could call it "point of inspiration". You are truly an embodiment of all ignorance presented on any Wikimedia (the parent of Wikipedia) project. -Jonpaulusa 16:54, 1 December 2007 (UTC)

You tried to sign that explicitly as "anonymous". That's because you're still learning how to use Wikipedia. The substance of this debate stems from my decision to remove a large "the following artists use this instrument" list from Wikipedia's article on the Korg microKORG, as per this diff. I have replaced the list with a concise paragraph that mentions a few key musicians. It could still be improved, e.g by explaining why it is notable that those artists use a microKORG, preferably with quotes and references, as in the following example:

"Liam Howlett of The Prodigy used a microKORG extensively on the band's 2004 album Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned. In an interview for Korg's official website, [1] Howlett said that "The microKORG is wicked. You've only got to put it on big speakers to hear the depth it's got. It's got so much power for a little keyboard.""

If you could flesh out the rest of the list, in the same way, that would be superb. Your extensive contacts at Korg USA could prove very useful, although remember that Wikipedia forbids original research. It's a better way to write an encyclopaedia than this:

- The Prodigy uses a microKORG.

- The Stiletto Formal uses a microKORG.

- These Arms Are Snakes uses several microKORGs.

Etc

And so forth. That's not including the Myspace artists with a handful of hits, and instances where the instrument is pointed out in videos, in the studio etc (and "Nick Cornwell of Efflixi wants a MicroKORG", which is the kind of nonsense a list like that attracts). -Ashley Pomeroy (talk) 20:25, 6 December 2007 (UTC)

Looking for Wikipedians for a User Study

Hello. I am a graduate student in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota. We are conducting research on ways to engage content experts on Wikipedia. Previously, Wikipedia started the Adopt-a-User program to allow new users to get to know seasoned Wikipedia editors. We are interested in learning more about how this type of relationship works. Based on your editing record on Wikipedia, we thought you might be interested in participating. If chosen to participate, you will be compensated for your time. We estimate that most participants will spend an hour (over two weeks on your own time and from your own computer) on the study. To learn more or to sign up contact KATPA at CS dot UMN dot EDU or User:KatherinePanciera/WPMentoring. Thanks. KatherinePanciera (talk) 02:35, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

Even if this isn't fishy, it sounds mighty fishy. -Ashley Pomeroy (talk) 00:20, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

So you're the best editor on Wikipedia, huh?

I just read your user page and I have to say, you seem pretty arrogant, especially the following statment: "I have been editing Wikipedia since November 2004 and I am the best of all the Wikipedia editors. If you write for a major newspaper, I am the person you should be interviewing."

What makes you so certain you're the best? Pasta4470 (talk) 00:22, 20 April 2008 (UTC)

If you do a google search for "best of all the wikipedia editors"[2] guess who comes up first? Me, baby, me. In fact, I'm the only result. I think that's pretty conclusive. -Ashley Pomeroy (talk) 00:20, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

He's pretty good, man. Cratylus3 (talk) 05:17, 10 June 2009 (UTC)

A Google search using the phrase "best of all the Wikipedia editors" returns only a reference to your user page on Wikipedia and that's only because you wrote the phrase yourself. You must be very naive if you expect me to accept that as conclusive evidence. Pasta4470 (talk) 14:32, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

You fail to understand superior logic. Oh well. Turkeyphan^t 11:18, 10 May 2009 (UTC)

I have to say that Ashely Pomeroy is the *only* Wiki editor whose name I know. So I guess he must be the best. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.200.225.99 (talk) 08:53, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

lolz, tool —Preceding unsigned comment added by 159.53.110.140 (talk) 11:14, 3 June 2008 (UTC)

Woah! I was just bored at work and was reading the talk page about Chili to pass the time. "That name looks familiar" I think. That can't be the same Ashley Pomeroy I went to Wilton Middle School with. The one with whom I spent many a lunch time standing in the corner of the playground eating crips talking about Spectrum games? Could it? Sure enough - born 1976 (same year as me = same school year), in Salisbury (nr Wilton, obv). A small world indeed!! I guess that must make you the best Wikipedia editor - as you're certainly the only one I think I went to school with. --217.33.199.76 (talk) 15:27, 3 June 2008 (UTC)

Hanna Reitsch

What you wholly missed is that the page had been vastly altered by an IP in a single edit a few days back and anyone watching the page didn't catch it (it's on my watchlist but I have so many things on it now, it must have scrolled down the page during an 8 or 9 hour period when I wasn't watching). All photos and section titles were removed and lots of unsourced, highly PoV text was added (more or less everything you commented on). I've put the clean version back. Gwen Gale (talk) 14:21, 5 July 2008 (UTC)

Dude

Your user page comes off with the subtlety of what seems like earnest psychological discourse, but if you scratch the surface it becomes as sincere and and meaningful as an emo kid whining. "The others will lie to you. I will not, because I have no reason to do so." I've gotten quite a headache from reading that. Chaparral2J (talk) 16:24, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

Thanks

Thanks for taking an interest in Inchon (film). I am an American Unification Church member and took part in the promotion of it back in 1982, right after my wife and I got married in the Madison Square Garden Blessing Ceremony of the Unification Church. Steve Dufour (talk) 17:22, 5 October 2008 (UTC)

Doom

Yes, I'm the author of the Sliders Doom PWAD. Tuxedo Mark (talk) 04:07, 13 October 2008 (UTC)

TfD nomination of Template:Sollog

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Found you at Danny Gans

Edited due to untimely death. Really sorry to hear this news

1981 Toxteth riots‎

Hi, I've been meaning to tackle this mess for a while now, since I was there at the time. Fortunately, I will be getting my library out of storage in the next few weeks, including my copy of Scarman, so will be able to add something from there. Rodhullandemu 13:43, 3 May 2009 (UTC)

Fiat CR. 42 Falco

Hello,

I just wanted to tell You that the new picture of the Falco is much more beautiful... It should be nice to have it in the italian page as well, because that is one of the Fiat that took place in the air battle of 11 november 1940 and we wrote about it in the article... I dont know if it is possible... Saluti da Roma gian piero —Preceding unsigned comment added by Gian piero milanetti (talk • contribs) 22:03, 2 June 2009 (UTC)

RantMedia to stay in Wikipedia

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Your edits to the Nasdijj page

I think you'll find it's "pseudonymy"... :p (Pseud? Moi?) Vizjim (talk) 07:58, 18 October 2009 (UTC)

Larson

see my talk p. email me if further help is needed. DGG ( talk ) 20:23, 21 November 2009 (UTC)

Terminology

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Battle Raper (series)

Hi Ashley, this is in response to the message you left for me.

• I didn't delete the article, although I did redirect it.
• The process for redirection is WP:BOLD; my adminship is irrelevant in this case.
• My rationale for the redirection is WP:PRODUCT and the discussion and conclusion at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Battle Raper.
• Please let me know if you have any reason to think that the product notability guideline shouldn't apply here. Thanks, Marasmusine (talk) 20:55, 1 January 2010 (UTC)

Hi Ashley, I've redirected this article again for the above reasons. Marasmusine (talk) 11:28, 3 January 2010 (UTC)

File:Nikon F5 Prism 2485.jpg

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Ah, memories...

That whack job was one of the most annoying trolls I've ever run across here on the internet. He was someone I tried mentoring at one point, but like this individual, it was all for naught. The guy claimed to be from Brazil. Adding to the fun was his claim to being drunk most of the time and his penchant for "hot Jewish sluts." So, there you have it. I try to avoid mentoring because of this yo-yo and others. Too many trolls.  :) Hey, it was nice to hear from you! Please don't be a stranger. Love your user page, by the way. I'm taking it to heart, believe me. Regards, --PMDrive1061 (talk) 00:02, 12 August 2010 (UTC)

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Moving toyshop

Maybe you would care to review your edit. According to Amazon it is available and in print (here). --Herby ^{talk thyme} 15:28, 30 August 2010 (UTC)

your photo on the Wiltshire Portal

I have tried to edit the caption on the Cathedral photo which incorrectly states "Viewed from the east". Think about it Ashley why would the West Front be in the middle of an east view. Best. ps. Is your Dad Bernie? Tell him 'hello' from me. Richard Avery (talk) 18:53, 26 October 2010 (UTC)

Formatprice

I think Alexander Gieg is out for awhile. I added your request here. -- Uzma Gamal (talk) 14:25, 26 November 2010 (UTC)

On the supposed sock puppet.

First let me just say that Djtimekeeper was not a sock puppet. However, it was a meatpuppet if by meatpuppet you mean people getting there friends to help them on talk pages. I was aware sock puppetry was wrong. Meatpuppetry I had never heard of. Both Djtimekeeper and Dragonsread were created by my friends to help me support my cause. I apologize. I do however wish that next time you would assume good faith and not attack as you did. I was not purposefully sabatogeing the page. So I apologize.-Rainbowofpeace (talk) 01:39, 9 January 2011 (UTC)