Hey there,
I had some RL issues over the last few days, so I’ve only just gotten the chance to start editing again, though I have had some time to observe, look around etc., and thus I’ve been keeping an eye on Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Milk's Favorite Cookie. I guess I was somewhat drawn to this one because I felt like the candidate resembled me a bit, back in the day of Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Giggy. I can’t remember you being around for that one, and I only recall seeing your name recently, but my memory isn’t always the best.
Something I guess I found interesting about the RfA was in how many ways one’s innocent, good faith, comments could be taken in a multitude of different ways. I opposed based on my impersonation of the first thing I read when first looking at the nom (I typically only read the nominations if they’re made by a user whose RfA-judgement I place highly…this wasn’t the case in this one (and for reference, I read all of your nominations since Seresin)), and so it was something that stuck with me. That diff I pointed to was supposed to point to some of my opinions, given in response to your question, about the morals/ethics of blocking, and the like.
Both MFC’s Q1 answer (or so he contends) and my link-to-a-diff were taken the wrong way. I found MFC’s answer rather disappointing though…I would have hoped that rather than a blanket “that’s not what I meant”, I could have been given at least a “I meant this, that, and the other, sorry if I made a huge typo”. (For the record, I thought of a few alternative meanings for that statement, some of which seemed quite reasonable, but I stayed in oppose for many other reasons given, including Friday’s (and for the record, I like brackets! (or are they parenthesis? :))) My comment was taken the wrong way in that SorryGuy though I was pointing to an MFC comment (and if one person asks, it means at least 10 had the same question, or so they say).
I suppose the last few paragraphs could have gone to MFC as well…I’ll probably leave him a note about them too, so perhaps he can take away the lesson that I learnt a while back – always consider how what you write will be read. But I’ve come here because you mentioned your surprise at me not being an admin. (You might’ve been joking, I can’t tell with you anymore :P)
I know you’re rather involved in that whole admin coaching thing…this was something I utilised leading up to my RfA linked to above, but since then I haven’t really held the entire program in the highest regard. The recent revamping of it was something that I’ve been pleasantly surprised by…but I still think the strength, or weakness, of any such program on Wikipedia depends on the people involved rather than in the rules and instructions associated with it. You seem like a good guy, and if you’re up for it, I’d be interested in some form of “coaching”. Before saying anything, you might wanna read Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Dihydrogen Monoxide 2 and the related stuff linked to from it. And before you ask, I don’t plan to run anytime in the next few months.
So yeah, gimme a yell with any general, or specific, responses to this. I’d be interested to here your thoughts on the first few paragraphs, and a response, if you wish (and don’t feel obliged!) to the last ones. Cheers, dihydrogen monoxide ( H2O) 22:48, 28 March 2008 (UTC)
I have this page watchlisted, no need to talkback me if you want to reply here.
I've replied at User:Dihydrogen Monoxide/admin coaching. dihydrogen monoxide ( H2O) 01:28, 30 March 2008 (UTC)
You said, on
my talk page:
Hey Figureskatingfan, Just wanted to give you a heads up, I have invited H20 to take a look at The Wiggles. He has written 8 FA articles and significantly contributed to 7 others. This user is from Australia and is part of the Australian Music portal. We'll see if he can help you get this article over the hump. Also, don't renominate it without mentioning it on the talk page first ok?
Thanks for fixing the MiszaBot a threw in. I just copied it from the Obama page and must have missed the name change. Grsz 11 23:32, 30 March 2008 (UTC)
Hi I'm Spartacus!/Archive 6! Thank you for your
support in my RfA (87/3/3).
|
Idontknow 610 TM 19:20, 1 April 2008 (UTC)
-- SMS Talk 19:25, 1 April 2008 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Good Humor | ||
Aprils fools day was a blast. Loads of users lightened up to have good old fashion fun. I want to thank you for taking part in editing this page in particular and even though I may not know you, embrace the same talk pages, or even edit with you in the near future, I'd like to award you this Barnstar for making Wikipedia a fun environment in which to contribute. Until next year. :) SynergeticMaggot ( talk) 13:58, 2 April 2008 (UTC) |
Your essay at User:Balloonman/How to nominate somebody for RfA is actually a really good read. As a WikiGnome, I did find some errors, like missing commas, a question mark being used when it shouldn't, and "head-hunter" being spelled two different ways. However, you were probably asking about content. I think it is well-written and describes the "perfect" nomination, however, I would also like to point out that, personally, when I'm perusing WP:RFA and come across a four paragraph introduction (especially when accompanied with extra large answers), I don't participate in that RFA. I don't want to read a wall of text. So, what I'm trying to say is that the essay describes what could be an excellent nomination, but you might want to put something in about not going overboard. I don't know, maybe I'm the only one who prefers a little more conciseness. If each paragraph is only three or four sentences, then having four paragraphs wouldn't be too big, but if each paragraph was seven or eight, it might be a put off. Now I'm talking more than I'd like, but if you have any more questions or would like me to read over it again, feel free to contact me. Useight ( talk) 15:45, 2 April 2008 (UTC)
Yeah, I did write them. Go ahead and copy them over to the AC page. Nishkid64 ( Make articles, not love) 18:21, 2 April 2008 (UTC)
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Thank you for the encouragement. I am sure that I will be the better user for it all.-- MrFish Go Fish 16:44, 3 April 2008 (UTC)
Can we get semi protection back. When full was lifted it was not replaced and the idiots are back.
Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/The Wiggles - I didn't get the chance to help much, so I left a major review. Cheers, dihydrogen monoxide ( H2O) 01:47, 5 April 2008 (UTC)
Yes, but as soon as he sees a self-nom, he clearly does not read through any of it. Instead, he simply goes straight to the oppose section and copy/pastes his usual response. That is wholly unfair against the person who's RfA it is, and in my view, that is unacceptable. Lra drama 18:15, 10 April 2008 (UTC)
You may not have noticed, but I just had a discussion with Dorftrottel regarding his opposition to Kurt's opposition [1]. He's not going to change his opinion to Kurt just as Kurt isn't changing his opinion on self-noms. I'm just going to start ignoring it. Keegan talk 20:16, 10 April 2008 (UTC)
[2] You could have let someone else handle it. Dorftrottel ( complain) 00:21, April 12, 2008
LOL. Dorftrottel ( vandalise) 15:51, April 29, 2008
Hello, Balloonman, there is a new article on a Chinese athlete Jin Jing. We want to push this article onto the "Did you know" on the main page. Could you give us some comments on the talk page of that article? How should we improve that article? If it's a good one, could you please help us put this article onto the "Did you know"? The question could be '[Jin Jing|Who] is called the "Smiling Angel in Wheelchair" by Chinese people?' Thanks!-- Supportjinjing ( talk) 23:34, 10 April 2008 (UTC)
Came across this recently and thought you'd be interested: "Film captures the loneliness of growing up as a military 'brat'"
Might be a valuable source for the Military brat article I see you're still contributing to. Regards: Alcarillo ( talk) 23:03, 11 April 2008 (UTC)
Thank you for your comments on my RFA. Even though it failed with 28 supports, 42 opposes, and 15 neutrals, I am grateful for the suggestions and advice I have received and I do hope to improve as a Wikipedian. If you ever need my help in any endeavor, feel free to drop me a line. -- Shark face 217 19:50, 13 April 2008 (UTC)
Hey Balloonman, I recently discovered the nearly nonexistent article on foregrips. I've been trying to find ways to expand it, but as of now I can't find any references for the page. Also, a free image of a weapon with a foregrip that has been uploaded by a Wikipedian would be nice. I figured you might own a firearm with a foregrip. Any help with the article would be greatly appreciated. Thanks -- Sharkface T/ C 20:44, 13 April 2008 (UTC)
Thanks, but let it go. He's not doing anything I'm not. Kurt Weber (Go Colts!) 00:46, 14 April 2008 (UTC)
In case you or anyone wonders how and why I was blocked, as I say on my disclosure subpage: Examine the linked block logs, ask the blocking admins, ask me at my talk page, or drop me an email. However, using it as an argument to bail out of your own responsibility for your continued suboptimal handling of this matter, is... just your wavelength. Why don't you just go ahead and indef block me if you think that's appropriate and that it wouldn't be overturned? You are fueling the fire, by removing my comments, by continuing to say that I attack and do not respect Kurt Weber's right to vote (which is bullshit entirely of your own making), and by refusing to at least letting someone else handle it. Dorftrottel ( harass) 18:31, April 14, 2008
Comments--civil or not--directed towards other users are one thing--that's not what I'm talking about. I appreciate your good intent, but seriously, the comments he and others have made towards me don't bother me at all. You're just trying to help, I understand, but you don't need to fight my battles for me. If the person being targeted by someone's remarks doesn't mind them, then civil or not, why worry? Kurt Weber (Go Colts!) 18:59, 21 April 2008 (UTC)
Lots of heat, need more light. (this is being crossposted) Please hash this out here. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 18:15, 14 April 2008 (UTC)
Funny, I was thinking about opening an RfC about your conduct in the matter. But there is something you could do: Go to EVula's page and read their updated comments there. Dorftrottel ( troll) 03:48, April 17, 2008
Page move request per WP:COMMONNAME, Annand Ramdin is commonly referred as Victor Ramdin never Annand [4] which you can see on his Team PokerStars profile , I cannot page move due to activity on the redirect, there for only an adimn can do this, will you please fix this?▪◦▪ ≡SiREX≡ Talk 16:09, 17 April 2008 (UTC)
Hi Balloonman.
CapitalR contacted me about his RfA and I saw what you wrote on his talk page. Yes, I would love to co-nominate him. The reason I haven't gotten around to nominate him myself was that I was worried that I wouldn't be able to write a "good" nomination since I am not experienced in these matters. But as co-nominator it wouldn't matter as much if I miss out on some details in the process. So I will give it a shot and write up what I honestly think about him, which I think will make him blush! :))
-- David Göthberg ( talk) 12:55, 19 April 2008 (UTC)
Looking for someone to post the update, if you can manage it. Gatoclass ( talk) 08:52, 20 April 2008 (UTC)
Hey Balloonman, I appreciate you giving this some thought. I have answered your question, hopefully in an unconvoluted manner. If you require any kind of clarification, please don't hesitate to ask. Cheers mate. Wisdom89 ( T / C) 04:00, 21 April 2008 (UTC)
for putting a box around the "discussion" of Kurt's most recent oppose rationale, as seen here. I was about to delete the whole thing, your response to box it was much more civil than how I was feeling about the whole thing. Honestly, if I lived anywhere near Kurt, I would probably spit in his face, if not break his nose. Desysop me for personal attacks, I DGAF. Having had a relative that committed suicide, that I miss terribly, and every fucking day, and wishing tremendously that he would have given but a little cry for help, so that he could receive help, I have been purposefully avoiding his atrocious comments that I've now seen in more than one post. I have no respect for Kurt M. Weber anymore, even though I've defended him (as have you) as an editor in the past. I wonder if he would have the same position if it were his own family member and his/her cry for help? What if his daughter was the IP posting a suicide note? Would he want us to do nothing within reason? What if it was one of his band students? Would he encourage them to "go ahead, its within your rights?" How would he even be able to look the distraught parents in the eye? (and as a former public school teacher, how would he even avoid prison?) I'm so pissed I could quit this place, only that he would still be here unchecked. I'm going offline ATM, for my own good, and for Kurt's. I don't swear much, and I rarely if ever direct it at another person or editor. Fuck you, Kurt. What a pompous and arrogant stance that you've chosen. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 21:27, 23 April 2008 (UTC)
I know you're full up now (3 coachees at once!), but would you be willing to consider coaching me in the future, after you finish with one or more of your current coachees? It's been suggested a few times that I pursue an RfA, and I like what I see with the admin coaching program, but there are always a ton of people there seeking to be coached. I don't think I'm really the ideal candidate anyway. Let me know what you think. Enigma message 06:42, 24 April 2008 (UTC)
Enigma, I would be happy to accept you as a coachee, but I first have to ask why? Looking at your edits and your history, I would be happy to nominate you now (as would a dozen other respected admins/users.) I think your biggest problem is that you would have to tell some people who wished to nominate you "no." (Personally, I think more than 3 co-noms makes the candidate look desperate for support rather then qualified.) Why don't you just go for it? Is there something that I'm missing? Is there an area you need help with? What would the purpose be behind coaching? Balloonman ( talk) 06:45, 25 April 2008 (UTC)
I just went in search of the "controversy" that you mentioned... I had thought it was the one around theprof07, but I now see that it was around an issue dealing with 3RR and your use of Rollback. Let me take a look at this a little closer tomorrow. This might hamper an RfA in the near future, but let me get a sense of what happened. Balloonman ( talk) 07:42, 25 April 2008 (UTC)
Hey there Enigma, I think you should probably wait 4-6 weeks before running for Admin... but when you are ready, I would be happy to be one of your 2-3 nominators! I don't want you to go through coaching as I don't think you need it, but I would suggest reviewing the policies about rollback. Eventhough it might have been a case of vandalism due to the nature of the edits, rollback probably wasn't used correctly. Rollback should only be used for obvious vandalism---eg if you have to investigate why the use of rollback was justified, then it probably wasn't. Other than this minor slip up, I think you should be good to go. Again, if you want me as a co-nom, I'd be more than game--and you know the types of nom's I write! Balloonman ( talk) 06:40, 30 April 2008 (UTC)
Accusing me of WP:EDITCOUNTITIS at an RfA are we? People have been killed for less! : ) Wisdom89 ( T / C) 18:20, 24 April 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for supporting my recent request for adminship which was successful with 89 supports, 0 opposes, and 2 neutrals. Unfortunately all I can offer is this lame text thanks rather than some fancy-smancy thank-you spam template thingy. I was very pleased to receive such strong support and to hear so many nice comments from editors whom I respect. I’ll do my best with the tools, and if you ever see me going astray don’t hesitate to drop a note on my talk page. Thanks again for your support!-- Bigtimepeace | talk | contribs 03:48, 26 April 2008 (UTC)
oops, absent-minded me. Thanks for the heads-up. :) -- PeaceNT ( talk) 06:15, 26 April 2008 (UTC)
Just went over there to check on a few things. Is your Capacity and Expectations box correct? May be one or two things to fix. Enigma message 05:55, 27 April 2008 (UTC)
I notice you semi-protected this page because of a mention on the Simpsons. Per Wikipedia:Protection_policy#Semi-protection, "Semi-protection should not be used as a pre-emptive measure against vandalism that has not yet occurred". I have therefore removed the protection after a request on WP:RFUP. Just dropping you a courtest note to let you know. Stifle ( talk) 11:37, 28 April 2008 (UTC)
Hi there! User:Keeper76 suggested you as a source for help with a military bio. I found Frank Libutti in WP:BACKLOG and in the course of cleaning up the copy/paste from his mil bio (I know it's not a copyvio but it was still just a text dump) I found out he's quite notable. I'm working on the article now but I really have no idea what's encyclopedic from his military career and what's trivial because I don't know much about the military. The article is still a WIP as I'm adding info on his NYPD/DHS work, but I'd appreciate an eye on it -- or a point in the right direction if there's someone who would be a better help. Thanks! TRAVELLINGCARI My story Tell me yours 16:38, 29 April 2008 (UTC)
Balloonman...Thank you for participating in my nomination for adminship. Your comments have shown me those areas in which I need improve my understanding. I hope that my future endevors on Wikipedia will lead to an even greater understanding of it. If you wish to further discuss the nomination, please use its talk page. Stop by my talk page anytime, even if it is just to say hello. Have a wonderful day! - LA @ 04:57, 30 April 2008 (UTC) |
Hey there,
I had some RL issues over the last few days, so I’ve only just gotten the chance to start editing again, though I have had some time to observe, look around etc., and thus I’ve been keeping an eye on Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Milk's Favorite Cookie. I guess I was somewhat drawn to this one because I felt like the candidate resembled me a bit, back in the day of Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Giggy. I can’t remember you being around for that one, and I only recall seeing your name recently, but my memory isn’t always the best.
Something I guess I found interesting about the RfA was in how many ways one’s innocent, good faith, comments could be taken in a multitude of different ways. I opposed based on my impersonation of the first thing I read when first looking at the nom (I typically only read the nominations if they’re made by a user whose RfA-judgement I place highly…this wasn’t the case in this one (and for reference, I read all of your nominations since Seresin)), and so it was something that stuck with me. That diff I pointed to was supposed to point to some of my opinions, given in response to your question, about the morals/ethics of blocking, and the like.
Both MFC’s Q1 answer (or so he contends) and my link-to-a-diff were taken the wrong way. I found MFC’s answer rather disappointing though…I would have hoped that rather than a blanket “that’s not what I meant”, I could have been given at least a “I meant this, that, and the other, sorry if I made a huge typo”. (For the record, I thought of a few alternative meanings for that statement, some of which seemed quite reasonable, but I stayed in oppose for many other reasons given, including Friday’s (and for the record, I like brackets! (or are they parenthesis? :))) My comment was taken the wrong way in that SorryGuy though I was pointing to an MFC comment (and if one person asks, it means at least 10 had the same question, or so they say).
I suppose the last few paragraphs could have gone to MFC as well…I’ll probably leave him a note about them too, so perhaps he can take away the lesson that I learnt a while back – always consider how what you write will be read. But I’ve come here because you mentioned your surprise at me not being an admin. (You might’ve been joking, I can’t tell with you anymore :P)
I know you’re rather involved in that whole admin coaching thing…this was something I utilised leading up to my RfA linked to above, but since then I haven’t really held the entire program in the highest regard. The recent revamping of it was something that I’ve been pleasantly surprised by…but I still think the strength, or weakness, of any such program on Wikipedia depends on the people involved rather than in the rules and instructions associated with it. You seem like a good guy, and if you’re up for it, I’d be interested in some form of “coaching”. Before saying anything, you might wanna read Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Dihydrogen Monoxide 2 and the related stuff linked to from it. And before you ask, I don’t plan to run anytime in the next few months.
So yeah, gimme a yell with any general, or specific, responses to this. I’d be interested to here your thoughts on the first few paragraphs, and a response, if you wish (and don’t feel obliged!) to the last ones. Cheers, dihydrogen monoxide ( H2O) 22:48, 28 March 2008 (UTC)
I have this page watchlisted, no need to talkback me if you want to reply here.
I've replied at User:Dihydrogen Monoxide/admin coaching. dihydrogen monoxide ( H2O) 01:28, 30 March 2008 (UTC)
You said, on
my talk page:
Hey Figureskatingfan, Just wanted to give you a heads up, I have invited H20 to take a look at The Wiggles. He has written 8 FA articles and significantly contributed to 7 others. This user is from Australia and is part of the Australian Music portal. We'll see if he can help you get this article over the hump. Also, don't renominate it without mentioning it on the talk page first ok?
Thanks for fixing the MiszaBot a threw in. I just copied it from the Obama page and must have missed the name change. Grsz 11 23:32, 30 March 2008 (UTC)
Hi I'm Spartacus!/Archive 6! Thank you for your
support in my RfA (87/3/3).
|
Idontknow 610 TM 19:20, 1 April 2008 (UTC)
-- SMS Talk 19:25, 1 April 2008 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Good Humor | ||
Aprils fools day was a blast. Loads of users lightened up to have good old fashion fun. I want to thank you for taking part in editing this page in particular and even though I may not know you, embrace the same talk pages, or even edit with you in the near future, I'd like to award you this Barnstar for making Wikipedia a fun environment in which to contribute. Until next year. :) SynergeticMaggot ( talk) 13:58, 2 April 2008 (UTC) |
Your essay at User:Balloonman/How to nominate somebody for RfA is actually a really good read. As a WikiGnome, I did find some errors, like missing commas, a question mark being used when it shouldn't, and "head-hunter" being spelled two different ways. However, you were probably asking about content. I think it is well-written and describes the "perfect" nomination, however, I would also like to point out that, personally, when I'm perusing WP:RFA and come across a four paragraph introduction (especially when accompanied with extra large answers), I don't participate in that RFA. I don't want to read a wall of text. So, what I'm trying to say is that the essay describes what could be an excellent nomination, but you might want to put something in about not going overboard. I don't know, maybe I'm the only one who prefers a little more conciseness. If each paragraph is only three or four sentences, then having four paragraphs wouldn't be too big, but if each paragraph was seven or eight, it might be a put off. Now I'm talking more than I'd like, but if you have any more questions or would like me to read over it again, feel free to contact me. Useight ( talk) 15:45, 2 April 2008 (UTC)
Yeah, I did write them. Go ahead and copy them over to the AC page. Nishkid64 ( Make articles, not love) 18:21, 2 April 2008 (UTC)
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Thank you for the encouragement. I am sure that I will be the better user for it all.-- MrFish Go Fish 16:44, 3 April 2008 (UTC)
Can we get semi protection back. When full was lifted it was not replaced and the idiots are back.
Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/The Wiggles - I didn't get the chance to help much, so I left a major review. Cheers, dihydrogen monoxide ( H2O) 01:47, 5 April 2008 (UTC)
Yes, but as soon as he sees a self-nom, he clearly does not read through any of it. Instead, he simply goes straight to the oppose section and copy/pastes his usual response. That is wholly unfair against the person who's RfA it is, and in my view, that is unacceptable. Lra drama 18:15, 10 April 2008 (UTC)
You may not have noticed, but I just had a discussion with Dorftrottel regarding his opposition to Kurt's opposition [1]. He's not going to change his opinion to Kurt just as Kurt isn't changing his opinion on self-noms. I'm just going to start ignoring it. Keegan talk 20:16, 10 April 2008 (UTC)
[2] You could have let someone else handle it. Dorftrottel ( complain) 00:21, April 12, 2008
LOL. Dorftrottel ( vandalise) 15:51, April 29, 2008
Hello, Balloonman, there is a new article on a Chinese athlete Jin Jing. We want to push this article onto the "Did you know" on the main page. Could you give us some comments on the talk page of that article? How should we improve that article? If it's a good one, could you please help us put this article onto the "Did you know"? The question could be '[Jin Jing|Who] is called the "Smiling Angel in Wheelchair" by Chinese people?' Thanks!-- Supportjinjing ( talk) 23:34, 10 April 2008 (UTC)
Came across this recently and thought you'd be interested: "Film captures the loneliness of growing up as a military 'brat'"
Might be a valuable source for the Military brat article I see you're still contributing to. Regards: Alcarillo ( talk) 23:03, 11 April 2008 (UTC)
Thank you for your comments on my RFA. Even though it failed with 28 supports, 42 opposes, and 15 neutrals, I am grateful for the suggestions and advice I have received and I do hope to improve as a Wikipedian. If you ever need my help in any endeavor, feel free to drop me a line. -- Shark face 217 19:50, 13 April 2008 (UTC)
Hey Balloonman, I recently discovered the nearly nonexistent article on foregrips. I've been trying to find ways to expand it, but as of now I can't find any references for the page. Also, a free image of a weapon with a foregrip that has been uploaded by a Wikipedian would be nice. I figured you might own a firearm with a foregrip. Any help with the article would be greatly appreciated. Thanks -- Sharkface T/ C 20:44, 13 April 2008 (UTC)
Thanks, but let it go. He's not doing anything I'm not. Kurt Weber (Go Colts!) 00:46, 14 April 2008 (UTC)
In case you or anyone wonders how and why I was blocked, as I say on my disclosure subpage: Examine the linked block logs, ask the blocking admins, ask me at my talk page, or drop me an email. However, using it as an argument to bail out of your own responsibility for your continued suboptimal handling of this matter, is... just your wavelength. Why don't you just go ahead and indef block me if you think that's appropriate and that it wouldn't be overturned? You are fueling the fire, by removing my comments, by continuing to say that I attack and do not respect Kurt Weber's right to vote (which is bullshit entirely of your own making), and by refusing to at least letting someone else handle it. Dorftrottel ( harass) 18:31, April 14, 2008
Comments--civil or not--directed towards other users are one thing--that's not what I'm talking about. I appreciate your good intent, but seriously, the comments he and others have made towards me don't bother me at all. You're just trying to help, I understand, but you don't need to fight my battles for me. If the person being targeted by someone's remarks doesn't mind them, then civil or not, why worry? Kurt Weber (Go Colts!) 18:59, 21 April 2008 (UTC)
Lots of heat, need more light. (this is being crossposted) Please hash this out here. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 18:15, 14 April 2008 (UTC)
Funny, I was thinking about opening an RfC about your conduct in the matter. But there is something you could do: Go to EVula's page and read their updated comments there. Dorftrottel ( troll) 03:48, April 17, 2008
Page move request per WP:COMMONNAME, Annand Ramdin is commonly referred as Victor Ramdin never Annand [4] which you can see on his Team PokerStars profile , I cannot page move due to activity on the redirect, there for only an adimn can do this, will you please fix this?▪◦▪ ≡SiREX≡ Talk 16:09, 17 April 2008 (UTC)
Hi Balloonman.
CapitalR contacted me about his RfA and I saw what you wrote on his talk page. Yes, I would love to co-nominate him. The reason I haven't gotten around to nominate him myself was that I was worried that I wouldn't be able to write a "good" nomination since I am not experienced in these matters. But as co-nominator it wouldn't matter as much if I miss out on some details in the process. So I will give it a shot and write up what I honestly think about him, which I think will make him blush! :))
-- David Göthberg ( talk) 12:55, 19 April 2008 (UTC)
Looking for someone to post the update, if you can manage it. Gatoclass ( talk) 08:52, 20 April 2008 (UTC)
Hey Balloonman, I appreciate you giving this some thought. I have answered your question, hopefully in an unconvoluted manner. If you require any kind of clarification, please don't hesitate to ask. Cheers mate. Wisdom89 ( T / C) 04:00, 21 April 2008 (UTC)
for putting a box around the "discussion" of Kurt's most recent oppose rationale, as seen here. I was about to delete the whole thing, your response to box it was much more civil than how I was feeling about the whole thing. Honestly, if I lived anywhere near Kurt, I would probably spit in his face, if not break his nose. Desysop me for personal attacks, I DGAF. Having had a relative that committed suicide, that I miss terribly, and every fucking day, and wishing tremendously that he would have given but a little cry for help, so that he could receive help, I have been purposefully avoiding his atrocious comments that I've now seen in more than one post. I have no respect for Kurt M. Weber anymore, even though I've defended him (as have you) as an editor in the past. I wonder if he would have the same position if it were his own family member and his/her cry for help? What if his daughter was the IP posting a suicide note? Would he want us to do nothing within reason? What if it was one of his band students? Would he encourage them to "go ahead, its within your rights?" How would he even be able to look the distraught parents in the eye? (and as a former public school teacher, how would he even avoid prison?) I'm so pissed I could quit this place, only that he would still be here unchecked. I'm going offline ATM, for my own good, and for Kurt's. I don't swear much, and I rarely if ever direct it at another person or editor. Fuck you, Kurt. What a pompous and arrogant stance that you've chosen. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 21:27, 23 April 2008 (UTC)
I know you're full up now (3 coachees at once!), but would you be willing to consider coaching me in the future, after you finish with one or more of your current coachees? It's been suggested a few times that I pursue an RfA, and I like what I see with the admin coaching program, but there are always a ton of people there seeking to be coached. I don't think I'm really the ideal candidate anyway. Let me know what you think. Enigma message 06:42, 24 April 2008 (UTC)
Enigma, I would be happy to accept you as a coachee, but I first have to ask why? Looking at your edits and your history, I would be happy to nominate you now (as would a dozen other respected admins/users.) I think your biggest problem is that you would have to tell some people who wished to nominate you "no." (Personally, I think more than 3 co-noms makes the candidate look desperate for support rather then qualified.) Why don't you just go for it? Is there something that I'm missing? Is there an area you need help with? What would the purpose be behind coaching? Balloonman ( talk) 06:45, 25 April 2008 (UTC)
I just went in search of the "controversy" that you mentioned... I had thought it was the one around theprof07, but I now see that it was around an issue dealing with 3RR and your use of Rollback. Let me take a look at this a little closer tomorrow. This might hamper an RfA in the near future, but let me get a sense of what happened. Balloonman ( talk) 07:42, 25 April 2008 (UTC)
Hey there Enigma, I think you should probably wait 4-6 weeks before running for Admin... but when you are ready, I would be happy to be one of your 2-3 nominators! I don't want you to go through coaching as I don't think you need it, but I would suggest reviewing the policies about rollback. Eventhough it might have been a case of vandalism due to the nature of the edits, rollback probably wasn't used correctly. Rollback should only be used for obvious vandalism---eg if you have to investigate why the use of rollback was justified, then it probably wasn't. Other than this minor slip up, I think you should be good to go. Again, if you want me as a co-nom, I'd be more than game--and you know the types of nom's I write! Balloonman ( talk) 06:40, 30 April 2008 (UTC)
Accusing me of WP:EDITCOUNTITIS at an RfA are we? People have been killed for less! : ) Wisdom89 ( T / C) 18:20, 24 April 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for supporting my recent request for adminship which was successful with 89 supports, 0 opposes, and 2 neutrals. Unfortunately all I can offer is this lame text thanks rather than some fancy-smancy thank-you spam template thingy. I was very pleased to receive such strong support and to hear so many nice comments from editors whom I respect. I’ll do my best with the tools, and if you ever see me going astray don’t hesitate to drop a note on my talk page. Thanks again for your support!-- Bigtimepeace | talk | contribs 03:48, 26 April 2008 (UTC)
oops, absent-minded me. Thanks for the heads-up. :) -- PeaceNT ( talk) 06:15, 26 April 2008 (UTC)
Just went over there to check on a few things. Is your Capacity and Expectations box correct? May be one or two things to fix. Enigma message 05:55, 27 April 2008 (UTC)
I notice you semi-protected this page because of a mention on the Simpsons. Per Wikipedia:Protection_policy#Semi-protection, "Semi-protection should not be used as a pre-emptive measure against vandalism that has not yet occurred". I have therefore removed the protection after a request on WP:RFUP. Just dropping you a courtest note to let you know. Stifle ( talk) 11:37, 28 April 2008 (UTC)
Hi there! User:Keeper76 suggested you as a source for help with a military bio. I found Frank Libutti in WP:BACKLOG and in the course of cleaning up the copy/paste from his mil bio (I know it's not a copyvio but it was still just a text dump) I found out he's quite notable. I'm working on the article now but I really have no idea what's encyclopedic from his military career and what's trivial because I don't know much about the military. The article is still a WIP as I'm adding info on his NYPD/DHS work, but I'd appreciate an eye on it -- or a point in the right direction if there's someone who would be a better help. Thanks! TRAVELLINGCARI My story Tell me yours 16:38, 29 April 2008 (UTC)
Balloonman...Thank you for participating in my nomination for adminship. Your comments have shown me those areas in which I need improve my understanding. I hope that my future endevors on Wikipedia will lead to an even greater understanding of it. If you wish to further discuss the nomination, please use its talk page. Stop by my talk page anytime, even if it is just to say hello. Have a wonderful day! - LA @ 04:57, 30 April 2008 (UTC) |