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Hello,
I am looking for some experience working with other users. Mind joining in for a collab?
TheOriginalSoni ( talk) 20:40, 29 December 2012 (UTC)
I've been considering stepping away for a while and this latest bout of drama is the last straw. I'm not going to rule out a future return, but goodbye for now. AutomaticStrikeout ( T • C) 23:28, 29 December 2012 (UTC)
Doh! I am sorry to hear about this, not only because I was looking to you for support in the matter of one particularly energetic and abusive IP. He's back. Anyhow, someone else will be able to help. Enjoy your real time - get some flowers or make a baby or something else which is actually useful. And thanks. Mr.choppers | ✎ 07:01, 30 December 2012 (UTC)
Thank you to all who have written kind words above. I have decided to change my status to full retirement and to find a hobby that is less stress-inducing. Happy New Year, AutomaticStrikeout ( T • C) 19:17, 30 December 2012 (UTC)
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The Special Barnstar |
Thank you for being a part of Wikipedia. I sincerely hope you come out of retirement, and soon enough too.
Cheers! TheOriginalSoni ( talk) 19:18, 30 December 2012 (UTC) |
I am very sorry to see that you are this unhappy with Wikipedia and hope that your departure will be only a temporary one. Best regards, Newyorkbrad ( talk) 21:46, 30 December 2012 (UTC)
Yes, I also hope that come back soon. Until you come back (if you do – please do!), you will be missed by many, including me.
I think this is the first time I've given out two smileys.
The Anonymouse (
talk •
contribs)
03:47, 31 December 2012 (UTC)
It is really sad to see an editor like you retire. Your contributions have been valuable and I always admired your work. I strongly suggest you to re-consider this as I'd not like to add your name to my userpage. — Yash [talk] 06:58, 31 December 2012 (UTC)
It's very sad that you have decided to fully-retire Wikipedia. Please come back. :( CURTAINTOAD! TALK! 08:36, 31 December 2012 (UTC)
CURTAINTOAD!
TALK! — is wishing you a Happy New Year! This greeting (and season) promotes
WikiLove and hopefully this note has made your day a little better. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user a Happy New Year, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Happy New Year!
Spread the New Year cheer by adding {{ subst:New Year 1}} to their talk page with a friendly message.
Hey AutomaticStrikeout! Wishing you a very happy New Year :) CURTAINTOAD! TALK! 23:19, 30 December 2012 (UTC)
File:Happy New Year 2013.jpg | Have an enjoyable New Year! | |
Hello AutomaticStrikeout: Thanks for all of your contributions to Wikipedia, and have a happy and enjoyable New Year! Cheers, Northamerica1000 (talk) 15:19, 31 December 2012 (UTC) |
Wow...I was very shocked when I saw that you had retired...Well, I hope you find your new hobby enjoyable. I am not sure what made you leave, but I will always remember you. After all, whenever I type four tildes, I have to remember you.
If you ever decide to come back, please let me now. --
Ja
ko
b
15:29, 31 December 2012 (UTC)
![]() |
The Tireless Contributor Barnstar |
You were active in wikipedia and helped wikipedia without being tired. I'm so sad seeing the retired message on your page. But good luck for you in real life and in future don't forget about us.And if there's any thought about coming back in your mind then come back without hesitation. Pratyya (Happy New Year) 07:56, 1 January 2013 (UTC) |
Pratyya
(Happy New Year) — is wishing you a Happy New Year! Welcome the 2024. This greeting (and season) promotes
WikiLove and hopefully this note has made your day a little better. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user a Happy New Year, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Happy New Year! May the 2024 goes well for you.
Spread the New Year cheer by adding {{ subst: User:Pratyya Ghosh/Happy New Year}} to their talk page with a Happy New Year message.
Hello, AutomaticStrikeout.
The two of us both made our first edits on our respective accounts in April 2012, and have both risen far since then (both of us to reviewers, and you to a rollbacker as well). Like yourself, many of my edits deal with sports articles or current events articles. We have interacted on only a few occasions, but I was sorry to hear that you have chosen to retire. I've heard you mentioned as an editor who could possibly lead to a "bright future" to Wikipedia, in a time when many great, longtime editors are either retiring or only engaging in sporadic editing.
I hope you please reconsider your decision. Just one bad RFA doesn't mean you can't ever be an admin, and even many non-admins are often respected and viewed as if they were admins. I'm not familiar with any other events that may have influenced your decision, but if there is anything I can do to show you that it's worth staying, and that there is some greater good that overshadows these bad influences that led to your departure, then I will gladly do it.
If there is really nothing I can do, then this is Good-Bye from RedSoxFan2434 ( talk) 22:38, 30 December 2012 (UTC)
Hi - Your clearly not retired so please remove the retired templates - thanks - Youreally can 09:42, 3 January 2013 (UTC)
Sorry for the musical chairs, but I have changed my status back to semi retirement. I don't expect to be around as much as I used to be, but I don't want to be completely gone. AutomaticStrikeout ( T • C) 00:52, 4 January 2013 (UTC)
Let's refocus on something important here. My girlfriend is a huge Tigers fan and would like your views on their closer situation. Newyorkbrad ( talk) 16:15, 4 January 2013 (UTC)
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The Barnstar of Good Humor |
Yes. — Theo polisme 23:39, 4 January 2013 (UTC) |
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The Barnstar of Good Humor |
"Furthermore, if you are an admin, you should quickly indef-block every editor who !voted delete during the AfD, as they obviously have a grudge against you and are therefore dangerous to the encyclopedia." Your essay is very good in both humor and seriousness. Cheers. TBr and ley ( what's up) 01:37, 5 January 2013 (UTC) |
I nominated the image of the Corvair for deletion on commons here. You can find various images to replace it at [1]. Ryan Vesey 02:24, 5 January 2013 (UTC)
Just wanted to let you know that Kww undeleted the UFC page and histmerged the contents into 2013 in UFC. I've closed the deletion review. Nyttend ( talk) 02:52, 5 January 2013 (UTC)
![]() |
Hey! I was keeping this for you, but now that you are back.... :) — ΛΧΣ 21 16:42, 5 January 2013 (UTC) |
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The Surreal Barnstar |
Apparently, we both registered our accounts in April 2012, gave them baseball-inspired names, are now reviewers, and list the Tigers and Cardinals among our favorite teams. Surreal indeed! RedSoxFan2434 ( talk) 01:15, 6 January 2013 (UTC) |
Thank you for coming back.
LlamaAl (
talk)
01:18, 6 January 2013 (UTC)
You are welcome (although I may be allergic to cats, but not to iCats
)
AutomaticStrikeout (
T •
C)
02:05, 6 January 2013 (UTC)
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It's good to see that you are back!
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By the way, just a quick reminder — you might like to create your userbox page! Please click here to find many more userboxes! Cheers Automatic! CURTAINTOAD! TALK! 07:42, 6 January 2013 (UTC)
Thanks for the encouragement! Had to go to the dramaboard today and that is always disheartening. I just wish I could learn how to write better. My access to research material is limited to the internet and that really puts a cramp into it, not to mention that I haven't had to write anything more challenging than a proposal or a training memo since college several decades ago. We've been around here about the same length of time and I appreciate recognition from a true peer more than from the newbie's that usually thank me. It means a lot. Tiger's fan? I was a Michigander for 25 years (Kalamazoo), but I am a Bleacher Bum through and through. And as there are not many Christians (Disciple of Christ here) around here that are proud to say so, but not insane, I am gonna leave you a userbox I nicked from someone.
![]() | This user believes that the universe began with a big bang when God said, Let there be light. |
Gtwfan52 ( talk) 04:52, 6 January 2013 (UTC)
Hey AutomaticStrikeout. Can you please add me to your "Potential admins" list -- I think I will be a good admin.
Thanks,
CURTAINTOAD!
TALK!
08:25, 7 January 2013 (UTC)
I have put out a second essay that is particularly targeted at those considering a run for adminship. Of course, anyone is welcome to read it and please feel free to correct any grammatical errors that I may have made. AutomaticStrikeout ( T • C) 17:39, 7 January 2013 (UTC)
I am the IP you guys were talking about. I didn't know what I was doing — Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.54.17.249 ( talk) 03:25, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
Hey AutomaticStrikeout. On the "Adminship" message that you sent me on my talk page, it says "<redacted>" somewhere on the message. What did you write? :/ CURTAINTOAD! TALK! 06:12, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
You asked about when it would go "live", it now has : )
Feel free to check out the WP:MOD proposal as well, if you like. - jc37 17:12, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
This is just a simple survey from my talk page stalkers and anyone else interested in participating. Simply answer the questions below.
Do you think the Requests for Adminship process is broken and if so, do you think it can fixed or is a new process necessary? Also, do you think Wikipedians are capable of reaching a consensus on major changes related to RfA? AutomaticStrikeout ( T • C) 03:26, 9 January 2013 (UTC)
I think that there are good things, and bad things about RfA. Good things are that there's actual consensus before something is done, i.e. a Bureaucrat can't go be bold and then be reverted in promoting an admin without an RfA. However, a lot of editors pile-on their votes, using simple statements as "per x" or "above" as their rationale. Personally, I think every editor should have to explain in their own words why they oppose or support a candidate, and anything other than a "Why Not" which is short should be discounted. That would make it harder for users to just pile-on oppose on someone, and actually have them think about things before they oppose on them. Oh, and for that last question, I think there's no way in hell editors will come to a consensus on a 'new' or changed RfA. And glad to see you've partially returned AS :) gwickwire talk edits 04:08, 9 January 2013 (UTC)
Just a suggestion. While looking at the source of several talk pages you have commented on, I noticed curious syntax highlighting of sections that should not have been highlighted. After careful examination, it appears that the HTML and wiki markup in your signature is not correctly formatted.
Your current signature:
[[User:AutomaticStrikeout|<span style="color:Blue">'''Automatic</span><span style="color:Orange">''Strikeout'''''</span>]] <small> ([[User talk:AutomaticStrikeout|<span style="color:Blue">'''T'''</span>]] • [[Special:Contributions/AutomaticStrikeout|<span style="color:#FF8C00">C]])</small>
Notice that the bold on on "Automatic" is not closed before its span tag, and the "Strikeout" bold and italics markup is mismatched. The span style=color:#FF8C00 tag is not closed.
A visually indistinguishable signature with correctly closed tags and wiki markup:
[[User:AutomaticStrikeout|<span style="color:Blue">'''Automatic'''</span><span style="color:Orange">'''''Strikeout'''''</span>]] <small>([[User talk:AutomaticStrikeout|<span style="color:Blue">'''T'''</span>]] • [[Special:Contributions/AutomaticStrikeout|<span style="color:Orange">C</span>]])</small>
Although there is no display difference, and outside text is not actually altered, syntax highlighters commonly used to aid editing will render text below your signature in the wrong colors. As well, future changes in the MediaWiki software could cause display problems with pages you have signed. To ensure that any pages you sign remain at least technically sound, please consider changing your signature as I have suggested. Thank you. - HectorAE ( talk) 22:37, 9 January 2013 (UTC)
Hi, I'm curtaintoad's mum.
I have just looked through his talk page.
I would like to thank you for the support you have offered.
He is a child with autism and sometimes he finds it very difficult to understand things,
He does really want to be a great Wikipedian, and I think he will one day if he can slow down and take the time to learn what he needs to do.
I have tried to talk him through some of the messages that have been left for him and I think he will settle down..for now he will concentrate on editing.
Thank you.
WendyS1971 Talk 10:44, 10 January 2013 (UTC)
Thanks for the invitation, I've joined. Giant Snowman 11:29, 10 January 2013 (UTC)
Thanks, but I'll have to pass. Already more things I want to edit than I find time for :-( — Bagumba ( talk) 20:34, 10 January 2013 (UTC)
ITN offers recognition banners for the nominator and article updaters (see Wikipedia:ITNMP#Recognition), but in terms of WikiCup scoring, only those who have significantly updated the articles can get WikiCup points. For an example, I worked on Wegelin & Co.; here's the diffs showing work I did to update it to be ITN-suitable: [2]. Spencer T♦ C 01:25, 11 January 2013 (UTC)
I hadn't been watching TAFI recently, have you? I checked the most recent article, and it's seen a lot of improvement. I was pleasantly surprised as I had assumed the project was going to die off to some extent since some of the earlier articles weren't receiving much work. Ryan Vesey 17:32, 11 January 2013 (UTC)
I'd suggest not asking such questions like that at WP:ITN/C (or any other namespace than the user namespace). It's a good way to cause unnecessary drama. Ryan Vesey 20:59, 11 January 2013 (UTC)
I have decided to try my hand (or, to be more specific, my fingers), at essay writing. Please take a look and tell me what you think. AutomaticStrikeout ( T • C) 21:37, 4 January 2013 (UTC)
Hello, AutomaticStrikeout, and welcome to the 2013 WikiCup! Your submissions' page is here. The competition begins at midnight UTC. The first round will last until the end of February, at which point the top 64 scorers will advance to the second round. We will be in touch at the end of every month, and signups are going to remain open until the end of January; if you know of anyone else who may like to take part, please let them know! A few reminders:
Overall, however, don't worry, and have fun. It doesn't matter if you make the odd mistake; these things happen. Questions can be asked on the WikiCup talk page. Good luck! J Milburn and The ed17 22:29, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
Yep. Scores go back to zero at the end of the round. Anything promoted during the interim period (2 days) can be claimed in the round afterwards, but not until the next round has begun. J Milburn ( talk) 11:57, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
AS, I see that you responded to the second batch of comments I put at the FAC. I'm planning on doing a review for a different article tonight, but will take a look at the West article on Monday. Hope this is all right. Giants2008 ( Talk) 20:34, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
I am taking a look at your Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Joe West (umpire)/archive1. Can you take a look at my Juwan Howard FAC?-- TonyTheTiger ( T/ C/ BIO/ WP:CHICAGO/ WP:FOUR) 01:00, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
Hello AutomaticStrikeout. Hey, I just came to say that I have planned to make my RfA in 2017. Thanks, -- CURTAINTOAD! TALK! 07:25, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
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Project Editor Retention This editor was willing to lend a helping hand! | |
For your efforts of getting " Editor of the Week" off the drawing board and onto the pages of our first recepient. Well done.``` Buster Seven Talk 13:56, 15 January 2013 (UTC) |
Category:Members of Today's Article for Improvement, which you created, has been nominated for possible deletion, merging, or renaming. If you would like to participate in the discussion, you are invited to add your comments at the category's entry on the Categories for discussion page. Thank you. Another Believer ( Talk) 22:31, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
User:TheOriginalSoni/Rolling Ball.
Do leave your feedback on the talk page. TheOriginalSoni ( talk) 21:51, 16 January 2013 (UTC)
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Archive 1 | ← | Archive 4 | Archive 5 | Archive 6 | Archive 7 | Archive 8 | → | Archive 10 |
Hello,
I am looking for some experience working with other users. Mind joining in for a collab?
TheOriginalSoni ( talk) 20:40, 29 December 2012 (UTC)
I've been considering stepping away for a while and this latest bout of drama is the last straw. I'm not going to rule out a future return, but goodbye for now. AutomaticStrikeout ( T • C) 23:28, 29 December 2012 (UTC)
Doh! I am sorry to hear about this, not only because I was looking to you for support in the matter of one particularly energetic and abusive IP. He's back. Anyhow, someone else will be able to help. Enjoy your real time - get some flowers or make a baby or something else which is actually useful. And thanks. Mr.choppers | ✎ 07:01, 30 December 2012 (UTC)
Thank you to all who have written kind words above. I have decided to change my status to full retirement and to find a hobby that is less stress-inducing. Happy New Year, AutomaticStrikeout ( T • C) 19:17, 30 December 2012 (UTC)
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The Special Barnstar |
Thank you for being a part of Wikipedia. I sincerely hope you come out of retirement, and soon enough too.
Cheers! TheOriginalSoni ( talk) 19:18, 30 December 2012 (UTC) |
I am very sorry to see that you are this unhappy with Wikipedia and hope that your departure will be only a temporary one. Best regards, Newyorkbrad ( talk) 21:46, 30 December 2012 (UTC)
Yes, I also hope that come back soon. Until you come back (if you do – please do!), you will be missed by many, including me.
I think this is the first time I've given out two smileys.
The Anonymouse (
talk •
contribs)
03:47, 31 December 2012 (UTC)
It is really sad to see an editor like you retire. Your contributions have been valuable and I always admired your work. I strongly suggest you to re-consider this as I'd not like to add your name to my userpage. — Yash [talk] 06:58, 31 December 2012 (UTC)
It's very sad that you have decided to fully-retire Wikipedia. Please come back. :( CURTAINTOAD! TALK! 08:36, 31 December 2012 (UTC)
CURTAINTOAD!
TALK! — is wishing you a Happy New Year! This greeting (and season) promotes
WikiLove and hopefully this note has made your day a little better. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user a Happy New Year, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Happy New Year!
Spread the New Year cheer by adding {{ subst:New Year 1}} to their talk page with a friendly message.
Hey AutomaticStrikeout! Wishing you a very happy New Year :) CURTAINTOAD! TALK! 23:19, 30 December 2012 (UTC)
File:Happy New Year 2013.jpg | Have an enjoyable New Year! | |
Hello AutomaticStrikeout: Thanks for all of your contributions to Wikipedia, and have a happy and enjoyable New Year! Cheers, Northamerica1000 (talk) 15:19, 31 December 2012 (UTC) |
Wow...I was very shocked when I saw that you had retired...Well, I hope you find your new hobby enjoyable. I am not sure what made you leave, but I will always remember you. After all, whenever I type four tildes, I have to remember you.
If you ever decide to come back, please let me now. --
Ja
ko
b
15:29, 31 December 2012 (UTC)
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The Tireless Contributor Barnstar |
You were active in wikipedia and helped wikipedia without being tired. I'm so sad seeing the retired message on your page. But good luck for you in real life and in future don't forget about us.And if there's any thought about coming back in your mind then come back without hesitation. Pratyya (Happy New Year) 07:56, 1 January 2013 (UTC) |
Pratyya
(Happy New Year) — is wishing you a Happy New Year! Welcome the 2024. This greeting (and season) promotes
WikiLove and hopefully this note has made your day a little better. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user a Happy New Year, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Happy New Year! May the 2024 goes well for you.
Spread the New Year cheer by adding {{ subst: User:Pratyya Ghosh/Happy New Year}} to their talk page with a Happy New Year message.
Hello, AutomaticStrikeout.
The two of us both made our first edits on our respective accounts in April 2012, and have both risen far since then (both of us to reviewers, and you to a rollbacker as well). Like yourself, many of my edits deal with sports articles or current events articles. We have interacted on only a few occasions, but I was sorry to hear that you have chosen to retire. I've heard you mentioned as an editor who could possibly lead to a "bright future" to Wikipedia, in a time when many great, longtime editors are either retiring or only engaging in sporadic editing.
I hope you please reconsider your decision. Just one bad RFA doesn't mean you can't ever be an admin, and even many non-admins are often respected and viewed as if they were admins. I'm not familiar with any other events that may have influenced your decision, but if there is anything I can do to show you that it's worth staying, and that there is some greater good that overshadows these bad influences that led to your departure, then I will gladly do it.
If there is really nothing I can do, then this is Good-Bye from RedSoxFan2434 ( talk) 22:38, 30 December 2012 (UTC)
Hi - Your clearly not retired so please remove the retired templates - thanks - Youreally can 09:42, 3 January 2013 (UTC)
Sorry for the musical chairs, but I have changed my status back to semi retirement. I don't expect to be around as much as I used to be, but I don't want to be completely gone. AutomaticStrikeout ( T • C) 00:52, 4 January 2013 (UTC)
Let's refocus on something important here. My girlfriend is a huge Tigers fan and would like your views on their closer situation. Newyorkbrad ( talk) 16:15, 4 January 2013 (UTC)
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The Barnstar of Good Humor |
Yes. — Theo polisme 23:39, 4 January 2013 (UTC) |
![]() |
The Barnstar of Good Humor |
"Furthermore, if you are an admin, you should quickly indef-block every editor who !voted delete during the AfD, as they obviously have a grudge against you and are therefore dangerous to the encyclopedia." Your essay is very good in both humor and seriousness. Cheers. TBr and ley ( what's up) 01:37, 5 January 2013 (UTC) |
I nominated the image of the Corvair for deletion on commons here. You can find various images to replace it at [1]. Ryan Vesey 02:24, 5 January 2013 (UTC)
Just wanted to let you know that Kww undeleted the UFC page and histmerged the contents into 2013 in UFC. I've closed the deletion review. Nyttend ( talk) 02:52, 5 January 2013 (UTC)
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Hey! I was keeping this for you, but now that you are back.... :) — ΛΧΣ 21 16:42, 5 January 2013 (UTC) |
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The Surreal Barnstar |
Apparently, we both registered our accounts in April 2012, gave them baseball-inspired names, are now reviewers, and list the Tigers and Cardinals among our favorite teams. Surreal indeed! RedSoxFan2434 ( talk) 01:15, 6 January 2013 (UTC) |
Thank you for coming back.
LlamaAl (
talk)
01:18, 6 January 2013 (UTC)
You are welcome (although I may be allergic to cats, but not to iCats
)
AutomaticStrikeout (
T •
C)
02:05, 6 January 2013 (UTC)
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It's good to see that you are back!
![]() |
By the way, just a quick reminder — you might like to create your userbox page! Please click here to find many more userboxes! Cheers Automatic! CURTAINTOAD! TALK! 07:42, 6 January 2013 (UTC)
Thanks for the encouragement! Had to go to the dramaboard today and that is always disheartening. I just wish I could learn how to write better. My access to research material is limited to the internet and that really puts a cramp into it, not to mention that I haven't had to write anything more challenging than a proposal or a training memo since college several decades ago. We've been around here about the same length of time and I appreciate recognition from a true peer more than from the newbie's that usually thank me. It means a lot. Tiger's fan? I was a Michigander for 25 years (Kalamazoo), but I am a Bleacher Bum through and through. And as there are not many Christians (Disciple of Christ here) around here that are proud to say so, but not insane, I am gonna leave you a userbox I nicked from someone.
![]() | This user believes that the universe began with a big bang when God said, Let there be light. |
Gtwfan52 ( talk) 04:52, 6 January 2013 (UTC)
Hey AutomaticStrikeout. Can you please add me to your "Potential admins" list -- I think I will be a good admin.
Thanks,
CURTAINTOAD!
TALK!
08:25, 7 January 2013 (UTC)
I have put out a second essay that is particularly targeted at those considering a run for adminship. Of course, anyone is welcome to read it and please feel free to correct any grammatical errors that I may have made. AutomaticStrikeout ( T • C) 17:39, 7 January 2013 (UTC)
I am the IP you guys were talking about. I didn't know what I was doing — Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.54.17.249 ( talk) 03:25, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
Hey AutomaticStrikeout. On the "Adminship" message that you sent me on my talk page, it says "<redacted>" somewhere on the message. What did you write? :/ CURTAINTOAD! TALK! 06:12, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
You asked about when it would go "live", it now has : )
Feel free to check out the WP:MOD proposal as well, if you like. - jc37 17:12, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
This is just a simple survey from my talk page stalkers and anyone else interested in participating. Simply answer the questions below.
Do you think the Requests for Adminship process is broken and if so, do you think it can fixed or is a new process necessary? Also, do you think Wikipedians are capable of reaching a consensus on major changes related to RfA? AutomaticStrikeout ( T • C) 03:26, 9 January 2013 (UTC)
I think that there are good things, and bad things about RfA. Good things are that there's actual consensus before something is done, i.e. a Bureaucrat can't go be bold and then be reverted in promoting an admin without an RfA. However, a lot of editors pile-on their votes, using simple statements as "per x" or "above" as their rationale. Personally, I think every editor should have to explain in their own words why they oppose or support a candidate, and anything other than a "Why Not" which is short should be discounted. That would make it harder for users to just pile-on oppose on someone, and actually have them think about things before they oppose on them. Oh, and for that last question, I think there's no way in hell editors will come to a consensus on a 'new' or changed RfA. And glad to see you've partially returned AS :) gwickwire talk edits 04:08, 9 January 2013 (UTC)
Just a suggestion. While looking at the source of several talk pages you have commented on, I noticed curious syntax highlighting of sections that should not have been highlighted. After careful examination, it appears that the HTML and wiki markup in your signature is not correctly formatted.
Your current signature:
[[User:AutomaticStrikeout|<span style="color:Blue">'''Automatic</span><span style="color:Orange">''Strikeout'''''</span>]] <small> ([[User talk:AutomaticStrikeout|<span style="color:Blue">'''T'''</span>]] • [[Special:Contributions/AutomaticStrikeout|<span style="color:#FF8C00">C]])</small>
Notice that the bold on on "Automatic" is not closed before its span tag, and the "Strikeout" bold and italics markup is mismatched. The span style=color:#FF8C00 tag is not closed.
A visually indistinguishable signature with correctly closed tags and wiki markup:
[[User:AutomaticStrikeout|<span style="color:Blue">'''Automatic'''</span><span style="color:Orange">'''''Strikeout'''''</span>]] <small>([[User talk:AutomaticStrikeout|<span style="color:Blue">'''T'''</span>]] • [[Special:Contributions/AutomaticStrikeout|<span style="color:Orange">C</span>]])</small>
Although there is no display difference, and outside text is not actually altered, syntax highlighters commonly used to aid editing will render text below your signature in the wrong colors. As well, future changes in the MediaWiki software could cause display problems with pages you have signed. To ensure that any pages you sign remain at least technically sound, please consider changing your signature as I have suggested. Thank you. - HectorAE ( talk) 22:37, 9 January 2013 (UTC)
Hi, I'm curtaintoad's mum.
I have just looked through his talk page.
I would like to thank you for the support you have offered.
He is a child with autism and sometimes he finds it very difficult to understand things,
He does really want to be a great Wikipedian, and I think he will one day if he can slow down and take the time to learn what he needs to do.
I have tried to talk him through some of the messages that have been left for him and I think he will settle down..for now he will concentrate on editing.
Thank you.
WendyS1971 Talk 10:44, 10 January 2013 (UTC)
Thanks for the invitation, I've joined. Giant Snowman 11:29, 10 January 2013 (UTC)
Thanks, but I'll have to pass. Already more things I want to edit than I find time for :-( — Bagumba ( talk) 20:34, 10 January 2013 (UTC)
ITN offers recognition banners for the nominator and article updaters (see Wikipedia:ITNMP#Recognition), but in terms of WikiCup scoring, only those who have significantly updated the articles can get WikiCup points. For an example, I worked on Wegelin & Co.; here's the diffs showing work I did to update it to be ITN-suitable: [2]. Spencer T♦ C 01:25, 11 January 2013 (UTC)
I hadn't been watching TAFI recently, have you? I checked the most recent article, and it's seen a lot of improvement. I was pleasantly surprised as I had assumed the project was going to die off to some extent since some of the earlier articles weren't receiving much work. Ryan Vesey 17:32, 11 January 2013 (UTC)
I'd suggest not asking such questions like that at WP:ITN/C (or any other namespace than the user namespace). It's a good way to cause unnecessary drama. Ryan Vesey 20:59, 11 January 2013 (UTC)
I have decided to try my hand (or, to be more specific, my fingers), at essay writing. Please take a look and tell me what you think. AutomaticStrikeout ( T • C) 21:37, 4 January 2013 (UTC)
Hello, AutomaticStrikeout, and welcome to the 2013 WikiCup! Your submissions' page is here. The competition begins at midnight UTC. The first round will last until the end of February, at which point the top 64 scorers will advance to the second round. We will be in touch at the end of every month, and signups are going to remain open until the end of January; if you know of anyone else who may like to take part, please let them know! A few reminders:
Overall, however, don't worry, and have fun. It doesn't matter if you make the odd mistake; these things happen. Questions can be asked on the WikiCup talk page. Good luck! J Milburn and The ed17 22:29, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
Yep. Scores go back to zero at the end of the round. Anything promoted during the interim period (2 days) can be claimed in the round afterwards, but not until the next round has begun. J Milburn ( talk) 11:57, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
AS, I see that you responded to the second batch of comments I put at the FAC. I'm planning on doing a review for a different article tonight, but will take a look at the West article on Monday. Hope this is all right. Giants2008 ( Talk) 20:34, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
I am taking a look at your Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Joe West (umpire)/archive1. Can you take a look at my Juwan Howard FAC?-- TonyTheTiger ( T/ C/ BIO/ WP:CHICAGO/ WP:FOUR) 01:00, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
Hello AutomaticStrikeout. Hey, I just came to say that I have planned to make my RfA in 2017. Thanks, -- CURTAINTOAD! TALK! 07:25, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
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Project Editor Retention This editor was willing to lend a helping hand! | |
For your efforts of getting " Editor of the Week" off the drawing board and onto the pages of our first recepient. Well done.``` Buster Seven Talk 13:56, 15 January 2013 (UTC) |
Category:Members of Today's Article for Improvement, which you created, has been nominated for possible deletion, merging, or renaming. If you would like to participate in the discussion, you are invited to add your comments at the category's entry on the Categories for discussion page. Thank you. Another Believer ( Talk) 22:31, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
User:TheOriginalSoni/Rolling Ball.
Do leave your feedback on the talk page. TheOriginalSoni ( talk) 21:51, 16 January 2013 (UTC)