Good evening, Drmies! I see that you've done quite a few reviews of DYK nominations and was wondering if you could possibly review two of which I've recently submitted: stimulus modality and implicit learning on August 1st and August 10th respectively. These will go towards a school assignment and are due very shortly so any time and help you can offer would be greatly appreciated! Thank you. R-Bot6 ( talk) 01:37, 12 August 2012 (UTC)
There, I did it. What can i say? Some men just want to watch the world burn. -- Activism 1234 02:32, 12 August 2012 (UTC)
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The Genuine Barnstar |
Drmies, you are a true friend and for me, the very model of an outstanding Wikipedia administrator. I present to you this barnstar, I believe the very first barnstar I've ever awarded, which is based on a photo I took myself in Petaluma, California, (home town of my father-in-law) as a small token of the high regard I feel for you. Thank you for everything you do for the world's greatest encyclopedia. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 06:31, 12 August 2012 (UTC) |
I trust they'll find this appropriate. Thanks for the help with them. — Crisco 1492 ( talk) 11:50, 12 August 2012 (UTC)
I saw on AN that you needed to be banned. Have you been banned? If not, why not, huh? Beyond My Ken ( talk) 04:46, 13 August 2012 (UTC)
I've suggested yet another hook. Hope you'll take a look, and thanks.-- Fuhghettaboutit ( talk) 05:13, 13 August 2012 (UTC)
Made it to Mongolia, and am relearning how to cross the street. I am always amazed at how the drivers here can tun two lanes into three, and four lanes into five. It is quite the sight. Hope all is well, cheers. -- kelapstick( bainuu) 09:13, 13 August 2012 (UTC)
Ignore the red colour of the hyperlink, there. Everybody knows that it should correctly be yellow. Move along, now. This is not something that you did not know that you did not know, M. Chapstick, and don't even try to pretend that it was. ☺
Uncle G ( talk) 14:13, 13 August 2012 (UTC)
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help)Regarding Uncle G's query about my Mongolian, I haven't taken to talking loud, as it is unhelpful. Slow, no prepositions, and knowing a little of the language helps. I can read Cyrillic so I can make out words I know and words that are actually English. As my user page says, I refer to this as Yassan be mongolian. -- kelapstick( bainuu) 22:43, 14 August 2012 (UTC)
Thanks to User talk:Moonriddengirl#Richard Arthur Norton, we now know that we don't have the toli, also known as the küzüngü in Turkish and the panaptu in Manchurian, which is a small metal mirror. And we didn't even know that we didn't have it. By the way: There's real stuff in what Tsagan Aav from Elista says. I've been doing some reading …. Uncle G ( talk) 10:08, 15 August 2012 (UTC)
Yes, I have been reading again. My systematic exhaustion of every alternative name that I can find for Sagaan Ubgen has finally hit the writing of Walther Heissig, who tells me something that neither you nor Drmies should pretend that you didn't know: While the 99 tngri are in fact 102 in number, Etügen Eke (a.k.a. Etügen Ekhe or sometimes Itügen) has 77 levels. You'll have to work hard if you want that one. We already have a fairly pitiable article at Etugen, which isn't what Heissig says to be the name.
Uncle G ( talk) 16:45, 16 August 2012 (UTC)
You already have a six-fold hook. But as a fallback, I have a hook for Sagaan Ubgen alone that may interest you. Did you know … that the character of the White Old Man was imported from Mongolian tsam dance into Tibetan cham dance because the 13th Dalai Lama had a dream? I'm working on the content right now. Of course, the source that I've found this in uses yet another transliteration of this name. Uncle G ( talk) 22:07, 16 August 2012 (UTC)
Put "Шоу-син" into Google Images and see what turns up. This transliterates to Shousin. I think that this is the Old Man of the South Pole, but of course the books in Russian don't give the actual Chinese or Japanese name …. Uncle G ( talk) 12:45, 17 August 2012 (UTC)
Here's a summary of where we are. Uncle G ( talk) 09:59, 18 August 2012 (UTC)
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help)If only there were some Mongolian-reading Wikipedia editors around here!
Furthermore, look at the pictures in those articles. They aren't free content, alas! If only there were some Wikipedia editors actually currently in Mongolia around here who could take some free content pictures of these tsam characters, eh? On the matter of pictures, here are two paintings:
Note the blurb by Eva Gerhards in the latter. Everyone knows that German is just like Dutch, ne? ☺
Uncle G ( talk) 08:47, 20 August 2012 (UTC)
See Wikipedia talk:Did you know#Mongolian shamanism. Uncle G ( talk) 12:14, 23 August 2012 (UTC)
Threatening to sock? Naughty naughty. ;) Giant Snowman 15:52, 13 August 2012 (UTC)
![]() | On 13 August 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Michael Blakey, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Michael Blakey led research at the African Burial Ground National Monument that revealed how 18th-century New Yorkers exploited and mistreated African slaves? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
Orlady ( talk) 16:03, 13 August 2012 (UTC)
Category:Female suicides, 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. — Justin (koavf)❤ T☮ C☺ M☯ 20:22, 15 August 2012 (UTC)
Hello. There is currently a discussion at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. Thank you. Peacemaker67 ( talk) 06:23, 17 August 2012 (UTC)
Is Krugers a viable family name in Europe? Most sources spell the subject I'm writing about with an S, but I can't find any proof its an actual name. — Crisco 1492 ( talk) 06:27, 17 August 2012 (UTC)
Congratulations, Drmies!!! Ladyof Shalott 17:43, 17 August 2012 (UTC)
Sweet. -- Orlady ( talk) 20:53, 17 August 2012 (UTC)
Support Nobody Ent 22:53, 17 August 2012 (UTC)
Thank you all--it is really wonderful to see all these nice messages from these nice people, many of whom I have spent a great deal of time with in the last couple of years, and from many of whom I have learned a lot, and with many of whom I've written cool things. Little Liam and his mother are doing well; apparently the boy nurses like a vacuum cleaner, haha. The girls will get to sleep in mama's bed tonight cause they miss her terribly, and the youngest sings made-up songs about (you guessed it) pooping in diapers. On a side note, some of you may not know what meconium is: the stickiest substance to ever come out of the human body, and I cleaned up a huge heap of it. Kiefer mentions happiness and sleep deprivation; it's a powerful combination. (Hang in there Kiefer--when it's over you'll miss it.) Those of you who have children will know this overwhelming gulf of emotion that can wipe even the toughest admin (ahem) off the mat. If you don't, it's worth it. Alright, back to Mongolian shamanism, everybody. Thanks again for all the notes you all left me; I'll keep you in mind when I need a babysitter. Drmies ( talk) 02:18, 18 August 2012 (UTC)
Hello! Your submission of
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Hi drmies. Do you think you could look at Celtic F.C. supporters if you have time. Thank you 220.255.1.162 ( talk) 16:16, 19 August 2012 (UTC)
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Diapers! |
I have a feeling you're going to need these....all of these for your new family member :) Congratulations!! SarahStierch ( talk) 20:46, 19 August 2012 (UTC) |
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Pony! |
If I could ship one in the mail, this would be heading your way! :) Congratulations!! Montanabw (talk) 22:36, 20 August 2012 (UTC) |
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Congratulations! Electric Catfish 20:53, 19 August 2012 (UTC) |
I think it's amusing this is happening on the anniversary of Trotsky's assassination. Talk about overzealousness, although it will be nice to see the egg on this individual's face once the accusations are thoroughly disproved. - Biruitorul Talk 14:58, 20 August 2012 (UTC)
Evening Drmies. I'd flagged Sidewalk Café for deletion on the basis that the author considered it a genuine mistake on his/her part, especially in blanking it and stating as much on their talk page. I've also fixed their userspace after they mistakenly tagged it for deletion; I assume the vandalism warning was also a mistake? Cheers, Mephistophelian ( talk) 18:10, 20 August 2012 (UTC).
![]() | On 21 August 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Henrik Vibskov, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Danish designer Henrik Vibskov (pictured), creator of the "Big Wet Shiny Boobies Collection", was inducted into the Chambre Syndicale de la Mode Masculine? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Henrik Vibskov. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
Graeme Bartlett ( talk) 08:02, 21 August 2012 (UTC)
Hello. There is currently a discussion at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. Monkeymanman ( talk) 08:08, 21 August 2012 (UTC)
See Talk:Saafi people#Deleted material on Serer Symbols and User talk:Eladynnus#Raampa. Dougweller ( talk) 15:16, 21 August 2012 (UTC)
Have you had a look? My personal favorite. I am sure Baby Mies ( talk · contribs) will be able to help with it. -- kelapstick( bainuu) 01:12, 22 August 2012 (UTC)
If you are looking for cheery stuff to do, first look at Special:ArticleFeedbackv5/Street Map/288381 and then see what the Street Map article is about, then consider the relative merits of Beaver pipes ( AfD discussion) versus flow device.
[1] and the talk page. Dougweller ( talk) 15:43, 22 August 2012 (UTC)
User:Dogman40.-- Bbb23 ( talk) 23:54, 22 August 2012 (UTC)
Heated discussion on the renaming of this article. Maybe the article is not very interesting in itself but there is quite an example of a debate on the principle of naming conventions on its talk page. Everybody most welcome. -- E4024 ( talk) 12:19, 23 August 2012 (UTC)
Well, we'll never know. I guess the ones of you didn't meet your standards for a userpage portrait? Congrats on the boy, though!!!!!!! I wonder how long that will stick at the top. Did you engineer that placement?-- Sage Ross (WMF) ( talk) 18:18, 23 August 2012 (UTC)
Just what you wanted huh?♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:36, 23 August 2012 (UTC)
See my edits at Serer people. I also moved "States headed by ancient Serer Lamanes" to "States headed by Serer Lamanes". If the Serer originated in an 11 century split from a group that had converted to Islam, and "may have been Pulaar-speaking herders when they left the Fuuta" we have a real problem. In any case, this view must be represented. I've ordered [2] from Amazon. This whole emphasis on 'ancient' is pov. I'm supposed to be asleep, so no more right now. Dougweller ( talk) 03:13, 24 August 2012 (UTC)
Cursing my own mistake mostly, I should have rechecked it but I kept having people edit so fast and having to copy/paste things back in to the Edit Conflict screens that I missed two of the bracket sets to make the links paste small rather than super long. Thanks for the laugh, though! :D
![]() | On 24 August 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Kalervo Kurkiala, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Finnish priest Kalervo Kurkiala, a chaplain in the Waffen-SS, believed that military service was good for "country boys" and for "numerous bookworms and spoilt sloppy idlers"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Kalervo Kurkiala. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
Casliber ( talk · contribs) 08:03, 24 August 2012 (UTC)
The French and English articles on the Kingdom of Sine say it was renamed and existed before the 14th century under some other name. The German version says "Before 1400 Maisa Wali Jon fled Kaabu and founded Sine. His descendants formed the Guelwar dynasty." Sources for the renaming claim are a and b Alioune Sarr, History of the Sine-Saloum (Senegal). Introduction, bibliography and notes by Charles Becker. Slightly modified version compared to that published in 1986-87. pp 19-22 and Sarr, Alioune , History of the Sine-Saloum , Introduction, Notes and Bibliography by Charles Becker, BIFAN , Volume 46, Series B, No. 3-4, 1986-1987. pp 21-22
On the other hand, I find "kingdom of Sine. One of three Serer kingdoms to emerge between the fourteenth and the sixteenth centuries, Sine survived as an independent state in various permutations until the colonial conquest.22 " - and that's sourced to Gravrand! the footnote says "22 Gravrand, La Civilisation Sereer: Cosaan, 55, lists these kingdoms and their periods of origin. One of the two other kingdoms, Djonik, disappeared early, while the third, Saloum, lasted along with Sine into the colonial period."
So this is a bit of a mess and we need to see what the source actually says.
If you can get them, I could use http://www.jstor.org/discover/10.2307/1581646?uid=3738032&uid=2&uid=4&sid=21101147403501 and http://www.jstor.org/discover/10.2307/1771690?uid=3738032&uid=2129&uid=2&uid=70&uid=4&sid=21101147403501 - thanks. Dougweller ( talk) 08:19, 24 August 2012 (UTC)
I missed the discussion on this DYK by a few hours, but still wanted to drop by and say thanks for the reminder. ¦;-) — C M B J 08:57, 24 August 2012 (UTC)
Can you take a look at User talk:EMEONE and Concealed carry in the United States I am trying to help the guy, but I am somewhat out of my depth regarding the interaction of policies, and want to make sure I am not overstepping and set the guy in the right direction. Thanks. Gaijin42 ( talk) 15:45, 24 August 2012 (UTC)
I recently read "Fear of a Black President", by Ta-Nehisi Coates in The Atlantic. I thought it was well-written and thought-provoking (although a small part of me thinks that when a writer uses "semaphore" as a verb, he's trying too hard). Anyhow, a lot of the piece deals with the Trayvon Martin case, and reminded me of this conversation we had on the subject a while ago. The piece makes what I thought were some very insightful points - for example, the idea that racism isn't a "simplistic hatred", but rather "broad sympathy toward some and broader skepticism toward others" - which I thought were applicable specifically to a lot of the discussion at Talk:Shooting of Trayvon Martin. Anyhow, thought you might enjoy reading it - you know, in your copious free time. Cheers. MastCell Talk 18:01, 24 August 2012 (UTC)
I don't think I'm going to have Dayisun Tngri long enough for DYK in time (it may have already passed even), but maybe it could be thrown in one of the other Mongolian shamanism hooks, not as a bolded article, but just as one of the blue links. Feel free to do so or not as you like. Ladyof Shalott 19:58, 24 August 2012 (UTC)
![]() | On 25 August 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Mongolian shamanism, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Mongolian shamanism (which comes in yellow and black) reveres a white old man (pictured) besides ongod such as Dayan Deerh and 99 or possibly 102 tngri? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Mongolian shamanism. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
Casliber ( talk · contribs) 00:03, 25 August 2012 (UTC)
![]() | On 25 August 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Yellow shamanism, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Mongolian shamanism (which comes in yellow and black) reveres a white old man (pictured) besides ongod such as Dayan Deerh and 99 or possibly 102 tngri? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
Casliber ( talk · contribs) 00:04, 25 August 2012 (UTC)
![]() | On 25 August 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Black shamanism, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Mongolian shamanism (which comes in yellow and black) reveres a white old man (pictured) besides ongod such as Dayan Deerh and 99 or possibly 102 tngri? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
Casliber ( talk · contribs) 00:04, 25 August 2012 (UTC)
![]() | On 25 August 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Sagaan Ubgen, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Mongolian shamanism (which comes in yellow and black) reveres a white old man (pictured) besides ongod such as Dayan Deerh and 99 or possibly 102 tngri? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
Casliber ( talk · contribs) 00:05, 25 August 2012 (UTC)
![]() | On 25 August 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Ongon, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Mongolian shamanism (which comes in yellow and black) reveres a white old man (pictured) besides ongod such as Dayan Deerh and 99 or possibly 102 tngri? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
Casliber ( talk · contribs) 00:06, 25 August 2012 (UTC)
![]() | On 25 August 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Dayan Deerh, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Mongolian shamanism (which comes in yellow and black) reveres a white old man (pictured) besides ongod such as Dayan Deerh and 99 or possibly 102 tngri? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
Casliber ( talk · contribs) 00:07, 25 August 2012 (UTC)
![]() | On 25 August 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Tngri, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Mongolian shamanism (which comes in yellow and black) reveres a white old man (pictured) besides ongod such as Dayan Deerh and 99 or possibly 102 tngri? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
Casliber ( talk · contribs) 00:08, 25 August 2012 (UTC)
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For your efforts in expanding Mongolia-related content, please accept this bowl of fermented mare's milk, a traditional Mongolian drink. I would suggest starting off slow. kelapstick( bainuu) 00:59, 25 August 2012 (UTC) |
Also, can you believe that the bar jacked the price of beer up ₮50. Not that I object to the 4¢ increas, it's just that now I have all these ₮50 notes in my pocket that it takes planning to get rid of. -- kelapstick( bainuu) 04:23, 27 August 2012 (UTC)
Because if you did, I didn't receive it. I've been working hard on the Serer stuff, which is a real mess, worse than I thought. Dougweller ( talk) 10:50, 26 August 2012 (UTC)
Hi Drmies. I've been working on this, articles 101-120 today. I did some on the Int'l Scouting Collector's Association entry, but for the two left, I'm not quite sure what to do there. Could you look at the two diffs left for that article? Thank you. PumpkinSky talk 13:04, 26 August 2012 (UTC)
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The Mongolia Barnstar of National Merit | |
Been waiting for quite some time to give out this reward rather than receive. Mighty fine work! I award you this Mongolian Barnstar of National Merit. Wear it with pride!♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:07, 26 August 2012 (UTC) |
Thank you for creating this and asking me to help. It was very kind of you and I enjoyed it. I've added to it and listed it at DYK at Template:Did you know nominations/Alcatraz Gang. I never would have thought of creating this myself. And thanks also again for CCI help. PumpkinSky talk 21:53, 26 August 2012 (UTC)
I noticed that you reverted User:76.85.180.165's recent edit to the Mark Sanford article regarding the former governor's reported engagement to Maria Belen Chapur, and I wanted to let you know that I have restored the information to the article with a source cited in which Sanford is quoted as confirming the accuracy of the report. -- TommyBoy ( talk) 23:27, 26 August 2012 (UTC)
Until a suitable replacement summary is there, I will not allow the present one to be removed. Fiction or not, I've discovered it to be accurate in real life, so kindly refrain from removing it until there is a "proven" summary to take its place. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.182.18.75 ( talk) 04:12, 27 August 2012 (UTC)
I did not see your reason for undoing it prior to stating that comment. So, would you mind explaining to me why an encyclopedia is meant to provide only limited knowledge on a given subject, particularly one as well-known and relied-upon as this one? 72.182.18.75 ( talk) 04:16, 27 August 2012 (UTC)
...Science...so useless in determination of such things. Well, I suppose there's nothing I can do about that...yet... Don't bother yourself with me; I won't undo it again. And if you don't mind, don't reply to me. 72.182.18.75 ( talk) 04:20, 27 August 2012 (UTC)
User:GoShow is restoring the information, minus what he or she feels is unreliable, and has opened a thread on WP:RSN here. Beyond My Ken ( talk) 16:51, 27 August 2012 (UTC)
You need some article feedback to cheer you up. How about " titties"? Uncle G ( talk) 21:02, 27 August 2012 (UTC)
Just noticed IAmCoolForever2023 edits and the moving of multiple pages. I can't even begin to describe how many things are wrong with what this user has done. Moving things without consensus, moving them to names which aren't correct ( EWTN (TV channel) is not the correct legal name for "Eternal Word Television Network"), several cases of vandalism, I could go on. Can you take a look and handle it (blocks, please?), cause this is a mess I can't clean up. - Neutralhomer • Talk • 23:41, 27 August 2012 (UTC)
Problems continue from IAmCoolForever2023. Namely with this edit and this edit. Also the removal of PROD tags to a show I don't think is notable. User hasn't responded to any of our posts and doesn't seem to be listening to them if he/she has. - Neutralhomer • Talk • 03:07, 28 August 2012 (UTC)
It looks to me like IAmCoolForever has been doing an awful lot of removing good information, hoax creation, and general screwing around. I'm too tired to finish investigating and probably block (in fact, I am going to bed as soon as I finish this sentence), but it might make sense for an awake person to take this to ANI. Regards and good night, Newyorkbrad ( talk) 03:21, 28 August 2012 (UTC)
pretty important, actually. Writ Keeper ⚇ ♔ 03:32, 28 August 2012 (UTC)
Hello, Drmies. This message is being sent to inform you that there currently is a discussion at Wikipedia:Neutral point of view/Noticeboard regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. Thank you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Bellae artes ( talk • contribs) 08:56, 28 August 2012 (UTC)
Hey Drmies, I replied to you at Jimbo's talk page. Nutshell version: why should someone who disagrees with the very existence of the project be allowed to stay here? Ladyof Shalott 15:49, 28 August 2012 (UTC)
Hi Drmies, I just had a gander at some of your comments regarding the Meowy/ATG topic. As someone who has /been/ out in left-field and felt alone on "unblock" issues - I just wanted you to know that you'll have my support in any actions you may or may not decide to take. I was actually doing pretty well at " averting my eyes" WRT teh dramaz boards, but my attention was nudged on that topic. To be honest, I haven't researched the whole thing enough to draw a fully clued in view; but here's my "take away" from it on my brief look. I can't fault the original blocking admin from the surface read. But I also am always in favor of giving people a chance as well. Tarc and you both present very rational views. I /am/ glad to see that for the most part it seems that admins. in general are not pulling the knee-jerk reactions on "civility blocks" as often as they used to. I'll also admit that I would not want the pendulum to swing too far the other way either. I doubt many people would want to stick around in an atmosphere of who can sling around the nastiest insults. lan.thomson has already acknowledged that he could have toned it down. I think that Andy needs to realize that he was way OTT as well. I suspect that the "mentor" idea wouldn't fly well with Andy, but I doubt a new MickMacKnee (I know that's not the right spelling - but hopefully you know who I mean) would go over well either. To be blunt here - I think that Dennis continues to impress.
In the end though - I consider you one of our most valuable assets both as an editor, and as an admin. So I have complete faith in you - and will support any action you choose to take in this particular matter. Hey - anyone that can make human babies that cute can't be all bad. LOL. (Ahhhh .. the benefits of not dating one's self eh?). Cheers. — Ched ZILLA 17:59, 28 August 2012 (UTC)
Drmies, I've hit a wall trying to revert five IP vandal edits to the Ole Evinrude article. I can't for the life of me get a revert to stick, no matter which way I go. It's nothing like I've seen before. I tried taking this diff back to the last good edit, but for some reason, I can't save the revert. I'm able to edit other pages just now, so I'm really stumped. Can you help? Thanks, Geoff Who, me? 00:45, 29 August 2012 (UTC)
Good evening, Drmies! I see that you've done quite a few reviews of DYK nominations and was wondering if you could possibly review two of which I've recently submitted: stimulus modality and implicit learning on August 1st and August 10th respectively. These will go towards a school assignment and are due very shortly so any time and help you can offer would be greatly appreciated! Thank you. R-Bot6 ( talk) 01:37, 12 August 2012 (UTC)
There, I did it. What can i say? Some men just want to watch the world burn. -- Activism 1234 02:32, 12 August 2012 (UTC)
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The Genuine Barnstar |
Drmies, you are a true friend and for me, the very model of an outstanding Wikipedia administrator. I present to you this barnstar, I believe the very first barnstar I've ever awarded, which is based on a photo I took myself in Petaluma, California, (home town of my father-in-law) as a small token of the high regard I feel for you. Thank you for everything you do for the world's greatest encyclopedia. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 06:31, 12 August 2012 (UTC) |
I trust they'll find this appropriate. Thanks for the help with them. — Crisco 1492 ( talk) 11:50, 12 August 2012 (UTC)
I saw on AN that you needed to be banned. Have you been banned? If not, why not, huh? Beyond My Ken ( talk) 04:46, 13 August 2012 (UTC)
I've suggested yet another hook. Hope you'll take a look, and thanks.-- Fuhghettaboutit ( talk) 05:13, 13 August 2012 (UTC)
Made it to Mongolia, and am relearning how to cross the street. I am always amazed at how the drivers here can tun two lanes into three, and four lanes into five. It is quite the sight. Hope all is well, cheers. -- kelapstick( bainuu) 09:13, 13 August 2012 (UTC)
Ignore the red colour of the hyperlink, there. Everybody knows that it should correctly be yellow. Move along, now. This is not something that you did not know that you did not know, M. Chapstick, and don't even try to pretend that it was. ☺
Uncle G ( talk) 14:13, 13 August 2012 (UTC)
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Thanks to User talk:Moonriddengirl#Richard Arthur Norton, we now know that we don't have the toli, also known as the küzüngü in Turkish and the panaptu in Manchurian, which is a small metal mirror. And we didn't even know that we didn't have it. By the way: There's real stuff in what Tsagan Aav from Elista says. I've been doing some reading …. Uncle G ( talk) 10:08, 15 August 2012 (UTC)
Yes, I have been reading again. My systematic exhaustion of every alternative name that I can find for Sagaan Ubgen has finally hit the writing of Walther Heissig, who tells me something that neither you nor Drmies should pretend that you didn't know: While the 99 tngri are in fact 102 in number, Etügen Eke (a.k.a. Etügen Ekhe or sometimes Itügen) has 77 levels. You'll have to work hard if you want that one. We already have a fairly pitiable article at Etugen, which isn't what Heissig says to be the name.
Uncle G ( talk) 16:45, 16 August 2012 (UTC)
You already have a six-fold hook. But as a fallback, I have a hook for Sagaan Ubgen alone that may interest you. Did you know … that the character of the White Old Man was imported from Mongolian tsam dance into Tibetan cham dance because the 13th Dalai Lama had a dream? I'm working on the content right now. Of course, the source that I've found this in uses yet another transliteration of this name. Uncle G ( talk) 22:07, 16 August 2012 (UTC)
Put "Шоу-син" into Google Images and see what turns up. This transliterates to Shousin. I think that this is the Old Man of the South Pole, but of course the books in Russian don't give the actual Chinese or Japanese name …. Uncle G ( talk) 12:45, 17 August 2012 (UTC)
Here's a summary of where we are. Uncle G ( talk) 09:59, 18 August 2012 (UTC)
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help)If only there were some Mongolian-reading Wikipedia editors around here!
Furthermore, look at the pictures in those articles. They aren't free content, alas! If only there were some Wikipedia editors actually currently in Mongolia around here who could take some free content pictures of these tsam characters, eh? On the matter of pictures, here are two paintings:
Note the blurb by Eva Gerhards in the latter. Everyone knows that German is just like Dutch, ne? ☺
Uncle G ( talk) 08:47, 20 August 2012 (UTC)
See Wikipedia talk:Did you know#Mongolian shamanism. Uncle G ( talk) 12:14, 23 August 2012 (UTC)
Threatening to sock? Naughty naughty. ;) Giant Snowman 15:52, 13 August 2012 (UTC)
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Orlady ( talk) 16:03, 13 August 2012 (UTC)
Category:Female suicides, 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. — Justin (koavf)❤ T☮ C☺ M☯ 20:22, 15 August 2012 (UTC)
Hello. There is currently a discussion at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. Thank you. Peacemaker67 ( talk) 06:23, 17 August 2012 (UTC)
Is Krugers a viable family name in Europe? Most sources spell the subject I'm writing about with an S, but I can't find any proof its an actual name. — Crisco 1492 ( talk) 06:27, 17 August 2012 (UTC)
Congratulations, Drmies!!! Ladyof Shalott 17:43, 17 August 2012 (UTC)
Sweet. -- Orlady ( talk) 20:53, 17 August 2012 (UTC)
Support Nobody Ent 22:53, 17 August 2012 (UTC)
Thank you all--it is really wonderful to see all these nice messages from these nice people, many of whom I have spent a great deal of time with in the last couple of years, and from many of whom I have learned a lot, and with many of whom I've written cool things. Little Liam and his mother are doing well; apparently the boy nurses like a vacuum cleaner, haha. The girls will get to sleep in mama's bed tonight cause they miss her terribly, and the youngest sings made-up songs about (you guessed it) pooping in diapers. On a side note, some of you may not know what meconium is: the stickiest substance to ever come out of the human body, and I cleaned up a huge heap of it. Kiefer mentions happiness and sleep deprivation; it's a powerful combination. (Hang in there Kiefer--when it's over you'll miss it.) Those of you who have children will know this overwhelming gulf of emotion that can wipe even the toughest admin (ahem) off the mat. If you don't, it's worth it. Alright, back to Mongolian shamanism, everybody. Thanks again for all the notes you all left me; I'll keep you in mind when I need a babysitter. Drmies ( talk) 02:18, 18 August 2012 (UTC)
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Hi drmies. Do you think you could look at Celtic F.C. supporters if you have time. Thank you 220.255.1.162 ( talk) 16:16, 19 August 2012 (UTC)
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Diapers! |
I have a feeling you're going to need these....all of these for your new family member :) Congratulations!! SarahStierch ( talk) 20:46, 19 August 2012 (UTC) |
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If I could ship one in the mail, this would be heading your way! :) Congratulations!! Montanabw (talk) 22:36, 20 August 2012 (UTC) |
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Congratulations! Electric Catfish 20:53, 19 August 2012 (UTC) |
I think it's amusing this is happening on the anniversary of Trotsky's assassination. Talk about overzealousness, although it will be nice to see the egg on this individual's face once the accusations are thoroughly disproved. - Biruitorul Talk 14:58, 20 August 2012 (UTC)
Evening Drmies. I'd flagged Sidewalk Café for deletion on the basis that the author considered it a genuine mistake on his/her part, especially in blanking it and stating as much on their talk page. I've also fixed their userspace after they mistakenly tagged it for deletion; I assume the vandalism warning was also a mistake? Cheers, Mephistophelian ( talk) 18:10, 20 August 2012 (UTC).
![]() | On 21 August 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Henrik Vibskov, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Danish designer Henrik Vibskov (pictured), creator of the "Big Wet Shiny Boobies Collection", was inducted into the Chambre Syndicale de la Mode Masculine? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Henrik Vibskov. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
Graeme Bartlett ( talk) 08:02, 21 August 2012 (UTC)
Hello. There is currently a discussion at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. Monkeymanman ( talk) 08:08, 21 August 2012 (UTC)
See Talk:Saafi people#Deleted material on Serer Symbols and User talk:Eladynnus#Raampa. Dougweller ( talk) 15:16, 21 August 2012 (UTC)
Have you had a look? My personal favorite. I am sure Baby Mies ( talk · contribs) will be able to help with it. -- kelapstick( bainuu) 01:12, 22 August 2012 (UTC)
If you are looking for cheery stuff to do, first look at Special:ArticleFeedbackv5/Street Map/288381 and then see what the Street Map article is about, then consider the relative merits of Beaver pipes ( AfD discussion) versus flow device.
[1] and the talk page. Dougweller ( talk) 15:43, 22 August 2012 (UTC)
User:Dogman40.-- Bbb23 ( talk) 23:54, 22 August 2012 (UTC)
Heated discussion on the renaming of this article. Maybe the article is not very interesting in itself but there is quite an example of a debate on the principle of naming conventions on its talk page. Everybody most welcome. -- E4024 ( talk) 12:19, 23 August 2012 (UTC)
Well, we'll never know. I guess the ones of you didn't meet your standards for a userpage portrait? Congrats on the boy, though!!!!!!! I wonder how long that will stick at the top. Did you engineer that placement?-- Sage Ross (WMF) ( talk) 18:18, 23 August 2012 (UTC)
Just what you wanted huh?♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:36, 23 August 2012 (UTC)
See my edits at Serer people. I also moved "States headed by ancient Serer Lamanes" to "States headed by Serer Lamanes". If the Serer originated in an 11 century split from a group that had converted to Islam, and "may have been Pulaar-speaking herders when they left the Fuuta" we have a real problem. In any case, this view must be represented. I've ordered [2] from Amazon. This whole emphasis on 'ancient' is pov. I'm supposed to be asleep, so no more right now. Dougweller ( talk) 03:13, 24 August 2012 (UTC)
Cursing my own mistake mostly, I should have rechecked it but I kept having people edit so fast and having to copy/paste things back in to the Edit Conflict screens that I missed two of the bracket sets to make the links paste small rather than super long. Thanks for the laugh, though! :D
![]() | On 24 August 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Kalervo Kurkiala, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Finnish priest Kalervo Kurkiala, a chaplain in the Waffen-SS, believed that military service was good for "country boys" and for "numerous bookworms and spoilt sloppy idlers"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Kalervo Kurkiala. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
Casliber ( talk · contribs) 08:03, 24 August 2012 (UTC)
The French and English articles on the Kingdom of Sine say it was renamed and existed before the 14th century under some other name. The German version says "Before 1400 Maisa Wali Jon fled Kaabu and founded Sine. His descendants formed the Guelwar dynasty." Sources for the renaming claim are a and b Alioune Sarr, History of the Sine-Saloum (Senegal). Introduction, bibliography and notes by Charles Becker. Slightly modified version compared to that published in 1986-87. pp 19-22 and Sarr, Alioune , History of the Sine-Saloum , Introduction, Notes and Bibliography by Charles Becker, BIFAN , Volume 46, Series B, No. 3-4, 1986-1987. pp 21-22
On the other hand, I find "kingdom of Sine. One of three Serer kingdoms to emerge between the fourteenth and the sixteenth centuries, Sine survived as an independent state in various permutations until the colonial conquest.22 " - and that's sourced to Gravrand! the footnote says "22 Gravrand, La Civilisation Sereer: Cosaan, 55, lists these kingdoms and their periods of origin. One of the two other kingdoms, Djonik, disappeared early, while the third, Saloum, lasted along with Sine into the colonial period."
So this is a bit of a mess and we need to see what the source actually says.
If you can get them, I could use http://www.jstor.org/discover/10.2307/1581646?uid=3738032&uid=2&uid=4&sid=21101147403501 and http://www.jstor.org/discover/10.2307/1771690?uid=3738032&uid=2129&uid=2&uid=70&uid=4&sid=21101147403501 - thanks. Dougweller ( talk) 08:19, 24 August 2012 (UTC)
I missed the discussion on this DYK by a few hours, but still wanted to drop by and say thanks for the reminder. ¦;-) — C M B J 08:57, 24 August 2012 (UTC)
Can you take a look at User talk:EMEONE and Concealed carry in the United States I am trying to help the guy, but I am somewhat out of my depth regarding the interaction of policies, and want to make sure I am not overstepping and set the guy in the right direction. Thanks. Gaijin42 ( talk) 15:45, 24 August 2012 (UTC)
I recently read "Fear of a Black President", by Ta-Nehisi Coates in The Atlantic. I thought it was well-written and thought-provoking (although a small part of me thinks that when a writer uses "semaphore" as a verb, he's trying too hard). Anyhow, a lot of the piece deals with the Trayvon Martin case, and reminded me of this conversation we had on the subject a while ago. The piece makes what I thought were some very insightful points - for example, the idea that racism isn't a "simplistic hatred", but rather "broad sympathy toward some and broader skepticism toward others" - which I thought were applicable specifically to a lot of the discussion at Talk:Shooting of Trayvon Martin. Anyhow, thought you might enjoy reading it - you know, in your copious free time. Cheers. MastCell Talk 18:01, 24 August 2012 (UTC)
I don't think I'm going to have Dayisun Tngri long enough for DYK in time (it may have already passed even), but maybe it could be thrown in one of the other Mongolian shamanism hooks, not as a bolded article, but just as one of the blue links. Feel free to do so or not as you like. Ladyof Shalott 19:58, 24 August 2012 (UTC)
![]() | On 25 August 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Mongolian shamanism, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Mongolian shamanism (which comes in yellow and black) reveres a white old man (pictured) besides ongod such as Dayan Deerh and 99 or possibly 102 tngri? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Mongolian shamanism. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
Casliber ( talk · contribs) 00:03, 25 August 2012 (UTC)
![]() | On 25 August 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Yellow shamanism, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Mongolian shamanism (which comes in yellow and black) reveres a white old man (pictured) besides ongod such as Dayan Deerh and 99 or possibly 102 tngri? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
Casliber ( talk · contribs) 00:04, 25 August 2012 (UTC)
![]() | On 25 August 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Black shamanism, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Mongolian shamanism (which comes in yellow and black) reveres a white old man (pictured) besides ongod such as Dayan Deerh and 99 or possibly 102 tngri? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
Casliber ( talk · contribs) 00:04, 25 August 2012 (UTC)
![]() | On 25 August 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Sagaan Ubgen, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Mongolian shamanism (which comes in yellow and black) reveres a white old man (pictured) besides ongod such as Dayan Deerh and 99 or possibly 102 tngri? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
Casliber ( talk · contribs) 00:05, 25 August 2012 (UTC)
![]() | On 25 August 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Ongon, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Mongolian shamanism (which comes in yellow and black) reveres a white old man (pictured) besides ongod such as Dayan Deerh and 99 or possibly 102 tngri? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
Casliber ( talk · contribs) 00:06, 25 August 2012 (UTC)
![]() | On 25 August 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Dayan Deerh, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Mongolian shamanism (which comes in yellow and black) reveres a white old man (pictured) besides ongod such as Dayan Deerh and 99 or possibly 102 tngri? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
Casliber ( talk · contribs) 00:07, 25 August 2012 (UTC)
![]() | On 25 August 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Tngri, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Mongolian shamanism (which comes in yellow and black) reveres a white old man (pictured) besides ongod such as Dayan Deerh and 99 or possibly 102 tngri? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
Casliber ( talk · contribs) 00:08, 25 August 2012 (UTC)
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For your efforts in expanding Mongolia-related content, please accept this bowl of fermented mare's milk, a traditional Mongolian drink. I would suggest starting off slow. kelapstick( bainuu) 00:59, 25 August 2012 (UTC) |
Also, can you believe that the bar jacked the price of beer up ₮50. Not that I object to the 4¢ increas, it's just that now I have all these ₮50 notes in my pocket that it takes planning to get rid of. -- kelapstick( bainuu) 04:23, 27 August 2012 (UTC)
Because if you did, I didn't receive it. I've been working hard on the Serer stuff, which is a real mess, worse than I thought. Dougweller ( talk) 10:50, 26 August 2012 (UTC)
Hi Drmies. I've been working on this, articles 101-120 today. I did some on the Int'l Scouting Collector's Association entry, but for the two left, I'm not quite sure what to do there. Could you look at the two diffs left for that article? Thank you. PumpkinSky talk 13:04, 26 August 2012 (UTC)
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The Mongolia Barnstar of National Merit | |
Been waiting for quite some time to give out this reward rather than receive. Mighty fine work! I award you this Mongolian Barnstar of National Merit. Wear it with pride!♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:07, 26 August 2012 (UTC) |
Thank you for creating this and asking me to help. It was very kind of you and I enjoyed it. I've added to it and listed it at DYK at Template:Did you know nominations/Alcatraz Gang. I never would have thought of creating this myself. And thanks also again for CCI help. PumpkinSky talk 21:53, 26 August 2012 (UTC)
I noticed that you reverted User:76.85.180.165's recent edit to the Mark Sanford article regarding the former governor's reported engagement to Maria Belen Chapur, and I wanted to let you know that I have restored the information to the article with a source cited in which Sanford is quoted as confirming the accuracy of the report. -- TommyBoy ( talk) 23:27, 26 August 2012 (UTC)
Until a suitable replacement summary is there, I will not allow the present one to be removed. Fiction or not, I've discovered it to be accurate in real life, so kindly refrain from removing it until there is a "proven" summary to take its place. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.182.18.75 ( talk) 04:12, 27 August 2012 (UTC)
I did not see your reason for undoing it prior to stating that comment. So, would you mind explaining to me why an encyclopedia is meant to provide only limited knowledge on a given subject, particularly one as well-known and relied-upon as this one? 72.182.18.75 ( talk) 04:16, 27 August 2012 (UTC)
...Science...so useless in determination of such things. Well, I suppose there's nothing I can do about that...yet... Don't bother yourself with me; I won't undo it again. And if you don't mind, don't reply to me. 72.182.18.75 ( talk) 04:20, 27 August 2012 (UTC)
User:GoShow is restoring the information, minus what he or she feels is unreliable, and has opened a thread on WP:RSN here. Beyond My Ken ( talk) 16:51, 27 August 2012 (UTC)
You need some article feedback to cheer you up. How about " titties"? Uncle G ( talk) 21:02, 27 August 2012 (UTC)
Just noticed IAmCoolForever2023 edits and the moving of multiple pages. I can't even begin to describe how many things are wrong with what this user has done. Moving things without consensus, moving them to names which aren't correct ( EWTN (TV channel) is not the correct legal name for "Eternal Word Television Network"), several cases of vandalism, I could go on. Can you take a look and handle it (blocks, please?), cause this is a mess I can't clean up. - Neutralhomer • Talk • 23:41, 27 August 2012 (UTC)
Problems continue from IAmCoolForever2023. Namely with this edit and this edit. Also the removal of PROD tags to a show I don't think is notable. User hasn't responded to any of our posts and doesn't seem to be listening to them if he/she has. - Neutralhomer • Talk • 03:07, 28 August 2012 (UTC)
It looks to me like IAmCoolForever has been doing an awful lot of removing good information, hoax creation, and general screwing around. I'm too tired to finish investigating and probably block (in fact, I am going to bed as soon as I finish this sentence), but it might make sense for an awake person to take this to ANI. Regards and good night, Newyorkbrad ( talk) 03:21, 28 August 2012 (UTC)
pretty important, actually. Writ Keeper ⚇ ♔ 03:32, 28 August 2012 (UTC)
Hello, Drmies. This message is being sent to inform you that there currently is a discussion at Wikipedia:Neutral point of view/Noticeboard regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. Thank you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Bellae artes ( talk • contribs) 08:56, 28 August 2012 (UTC)
Hey Drmies, I replied to you at Jimbo's talk page. Nutshell version: why should someone who disagrees with the very existence of the project be allowed to stay here? Ladyof Shalott 15:49, 28 August 2012 (UTC)
Hi Drmies, I just had a gander at some of your comments regarding the Meowy/ATG topic. As someone who has /been/ out in left-field and felt alone on "unblock" issues - I just wanted you to know that you'll have my support in any actions you may or may not decide to take. I was actually doing pretty well at " averting my eyes" WRT teh dramaz boards, but my attention was nudged on that topic. To be honest, I haven't researched the whole thing enough to draw a fully clued in view; but here's my "take away" from it on my brief look. I can't fault the original blocking admin from the surface read. But I also am always in favor of giving people a chance as well. Tarc and you both present very rational views. I /am/ glad to see that for the most part it seems that admins. in general are not pulling the knee-jerk reactions on "civility blocks" as often as they used to. I'll also admit that I would not want the pendulum to swing too far the other way either. I doubt many people would want to stick around in an atmosphere of who can sling around the nastiest insults. lan.thomson has already acknowledged that he could have toned it down. I think that Andy needs to realize that he was way OTT as well. I suspect that the "mentor" idea wouldn't fly well with Andy, but I doubt a new MickMacKnee (I know that's not the right spelling - but hopefully you know who I mean) would go over well either. To be blunt here - I think that Dennis continues to impress.
In the end though - I consider you one of our most valuable assets both as an editor, and as an admin. So I have complete faith in you - and will support any action you choose to take in this particular matter. Hey - anyone that can make human babies that cute can't be all bad. LOL. (Ahhhh .. the benefits of not dating one's self eh?). Cheers. — Ched ZILLA 17:59, 28 August 2012 (UTC)
Drmies, I've hit a wall trying to revert five IP vandal edits to the Ole Evinrude article. I can't for the life of me get a revert to stick, no matter which way I go. It's nothing like I've seen before. I tried taking this diff back to the last good edit, but for some reason, I can't save the revert. I'm able to edit other pages just now, so I'm really stumped. Can you help? Thanks, Geoff Who, me? 00:45, 29 August 2012 (UTC)