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197.204.164.74

Username: 197.204.164.74 (talk · contribs) (filter log)
Page you were editing: Houari Boumédiène (filter log) (user filter log)
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Date and time: 05:55, 18 May 2024 (UTC)
Comments: Private – One or more of the filters triggered are private, and the request needs to be evaluated by an edit filter helper or manager. (automated comment) — MajavahBot (talk · contributions) 05:55, 18 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]; Done – The edit for this report has been implemented, however no changes to the filter were made. --EggRoll97 ^(talk) 05:40, 19 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

202.126.94.98

Username: 202.126.94.98 (talk · contribs) (filter log)
Page you were editing: Henry Calvert Simons (filter log) (user filter log)
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### Report: Justification for Adding Details About Henry Calvert Simons' Death

- Objective:**

To add a sentence to the Wikipedia page of Henry Calvert Simons that provides specific details about his health decline and cause of death, supported by a reliable source.

- Proposed Sentence:**

"By 1945 Simons' health began to fail. Suffering from ulcers and insomnia, he died on June 19, 1946, from an accidental overdose of sleeping pills."

- Citation:**

The information will be cited from the New World Encyclopedia: https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Henry_Calvert_Simons#:~:text=By%201945%20Simons'%20health%20began,accidental%20overdose%20of%20sleeping%20pills.

- Justification:**

1. **Completeness of Information:**

  - The current Wikipedia entry on Henry Calvert Simons may lack comprehensive details regarding the circumstances of his death. Providing specific information about his health decline and the cause of death enriches the biographical narrative, offering readers a more complete understanding of his life.

2. **Historical Accuracy:**

  - Accurate historical records are essential for educational and scholarly purposes. Including verified details about Simons' health issues and cause of death ensures that the information remains factual and trustworthy.

3. **Reliability of Source:**

  - The New World Encyclopedia is a reputable source, providing reliable information. Citing this source enhances the credibility of the Wikipedia article, ensuring that the added information is well-supported by a trustworthy reference.

4. **Contextual Significance:**

  - Understanding the health struggles that led to Simons' premature death provides important context for his professional and personal life. It sheds light on the challenges he faced towards the end of his life, which may have influenced his work and legacy.

5. **Alignment with Wikipedia Guidelines:**

  - Wikipedia emphasizes the inclusion of verifiable and well-sourced information. This proposed change adheres to Wikipedia's content policies, including verifiability, no original research, and a neutral point of view.

- Conclusion:**

Adding the proposed sentence about Henry Calvert Simons' health and cause of death, supported by a citation from the New World Encyclopedia, is necessary to enhance the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of his Wikipedia biography. This change will provide readers with a more detailed and contextually rich understanding of Simons' life and legacy.

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Date and time: 04:38, 19 May 2024 (UTC)
Comments: Private – One or more of the filters triggered are private, and the request needs to be evaluated by an edit filter helper or manager. Codename Noreste 🤔 La Suma 05:11, 19 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]; Not done – The filter is working properly. New World Encyclopedia is a Wikipedia mirror/fork and therefore is not a suitable source for article content. --EggRoll97 ^(talk) 05:47, 19 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

223.24.153.236

Username: 223.24.153.236 (talk · contribs) (filter log)
Page you were editing: Fleuron (typography) (filter log) (user filter log)
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Date and time: 04:40, 19 May 2024 (UTC)
Comments: Not done – The filter is working properly. Codename Noreste 🤔 La Suma 05:12, 19 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

220.246.174.240

Username: 220.246.174.240 (talk · contribs) (filter log)
Page you were editing: Cinnamoroll (filter log) (user filter log)
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Date and time: 06:16, 19 May 2024 (UTC)
Comments: Not done – The filter is working properly. Annh07 (talk) 09:37, 19 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

2405:9800:B900:AD5B:3874:9A13:7860:539F

Username: 2405:9800:B900:AD5B:3874:9A13:7860:539F (talk · contribs) (filter log)
Page you were editing: Wikipedia:Administrator intervention against vandalism (filter log) (user filter log)
Description: bro whatsup guys
Date and time: 08:08, 19 May 2024 (UTC)
Comments: Private – One or more of the filters triggered are private, and the request needs to be evaluated by an edit filter helper or manager. (automated comment) — MajavahBot (talk · contributions) 08:08, 19 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]