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Hi EVula;
Just wanted to say that I really loved your website way back when I was a preteen obsessed with Escape Velocity. I was 'Entropy' back on the Ambrosia message boards. Fun stuff!
Antidespotic 01:45, 1 July 2007 (UTC)
Hello EVula. I'm sorry about your unsuccessful RfB. Please don't be discouraged and keep up your excellent work, humor and stamina. Maybe in a few months your new RfB will have a different outcome. Still proud of you, Hús ö nd 00:21, 2 July 2007 (UTC)
I'd like to congratulate you for taking the effort to run an impossible gauntlet. I assume it was to test it out? :) I wanted to be a crat at one point, but I decided against it, because I forgot to preview a talkpage message once and I made a typo during an edit. Seriously, though, anything over 50 percent in an RfB is amazing. — Deckill er 02:30, 2 July 2007 (UTC)
Sorry it didn't pass. That was the first RFB I voted on, and I didn't realize how much harder it is to pass than an RFA. I hope you decide to run again in a few months, as I'm sure I'll support that one too. Black Harry (Highlights| Contribs) 02:41, 3 July 2007 (UTC)
Hi, you recently participated in the Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion/User:DieWeisseRose/Userboxes/EndUN discussion. I have reluctantly submitted the closing statement by User:Tony Sidaway for deletion review. Please consider taking a look at Wikipedia:Deletion_review/Log/2007_July_1#User:DieWeisseRose.2FUserboxes.2FEndUN. Thanks. -- DieWeisseRose 02:33, 2 July 2007 (UTC)
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I left some comments at User talk:EVula/admin/RfB notes about your RfB. Walton talk 13:02, 3 July 2007 (UTC)
Hello EVula, you're welcome for the support in your RfB. Don't worry too much about it; just do what I did when my first RfA ended at no consensus: listen to what the opposition said, and try to improve on where you think you went wrong. I hope this helps. :) Acalamari 16:24, 3 July 2007 (UTC)
can you help finish it up? it's taking forever.-- D-Boy 21:30, 3 July 2007 (UTC)
Hi! I see you rolled back my edit, and commented that it "broke" several things. I reviewed carefully before and after the edit, and didn't see anything amiss. I'd like to be educated, so that I might avoid causing unintentional harm in the future. Could you please tell me specifically what I broke? Thanks! 67.189.48.7 20:59, 4 July 2007 (UTC)
My dear E, I cannot, and mos def will not, leave your beautiful message of gratitude for my modest support to you unreplied! ;) I know it's in your nature to take the downsides with good spirited humour, and for that, you have my everlasting admiration... and my support at as many RfBs as it takes you to pass! ;) As for the sheer block of awesomeness part, well... I hardly doubt I could ever be anywhere near as awesome as you, and I mean as an editor, as an admin, and as a person. I only hope we get to talk more in the future (once you triumph once again on the stage and return to us, mere mortals, on wiki! ;) and continue to build together this newborn friendship that we share. Have a beautiful day, dear E! Love, Phaedriel - 23:19, 4 July 2007 (UTC)
Hello EVula, First I'm really sorry I missed Your RfB; I know we had a disagreement on L. Ron Hubbard and the military but I do consider you an excellent admin and think you should try again.
The reason I'm posting is that I've become involved in Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/COFS, and want to cite as evidence the time a while ago when you blocked either Misou or COFS and were subsequently bombarded with requests to reconsider and accusations of bad faith from CSI LA, Justanother, etc. as a result of your involvement. (In case you prefer I don't cite the example, I haven't researched the specifics yet.)
I intend to show that several editors who share the same WP:COI have a proportionally larger impact than one or two. However,I felt it would be best to ask you before proceeding. Anynobody 05:02, 6 July 2007 (UTC)
I really appreciate your help, if you had said no I would've respected that and gone to the next person on my list for a prime example. Here's what I said. If I've misrepresented the situation in any way please let me know. Anynobody 07:32, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
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Firstly, as a long time user and sometime editor of Wikipedia, a review of policy leads me to believe no such policy as stated in your warning is outlined anywhere.
Secondly, 69.120.121.25 is a public access portal, so you've given a needless warning to virtually everyone (I think) in the Midwest US who uses this specific service, and also uses Wikipedia.
I have kids, and they are questioning why this warning comes up every time they attempt to use Wikipedia. Some of my neighbors are experiencing the same issue. I would personally appreciate it if this warning were removed. Thank you.
PS -- I am not attaching a signature so you can note that this post comes from the IP in question, but this is not the household to which it is directed. That's my point...your policing is appreciated, but it has excess consequences that are disruptive. Thanks, again. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.120.121.25 ( talk • contribs)
I was going to WP:SNOW that RfA. You spoiler. :-) Regards, Hús ö nd 15:07, 7 July 2007 (UTC)
This is a private video. So I don't get to see you get called a lug head. :( G1ggy ( t| c| p) 07:51, 8 July 2007 (UTC)
I am still mad at you for blocking me. Why are you blocking people forever? Why do you think you can do whatever you want? Why are you such an upstart? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.162.81.185 ( talk • contribs)
I moved it because I didn't think that your user name should be in the title. If I am missing something than please forgive my mistake and undo the change. Senorelroboto 03:36, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
User:EngagedReferee is requesting an image on the Evil Dead article. Generally, there isn't a problem with this, but this users choice of reasoning for this image is what strikes me as possible disruption. If you check the history, he's repeatedly added and readded the exact same information. I couldn't find an appropriate warning template to give, and maybe they shouldn't get one at all. In the least, their request is extremely juvenile, and the fact that they refuse to at least adjust their wording makes it hard to assume good faith about their comment. BIGNOLE (Contact me) 12:32, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
Oh man, that cracked me up EVula lol. Good redirect ;). Jmlk 1 7 04:56, 10 July 2007 (UTC)
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I have taken a copy of your header template for modification on my pages. Is that acceptable to you? Obviously I won't use it if you prefer not but its very appealing because of its very clean appearance. Thanks JodyB talk 17:38, 10 July 2007 (UTC)
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Thank you, EVula, for participating in
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See [1]. I must have missed when IP users were given block buttons. ;) -- BigΔT 03:27, 11 July 2007 (UTC)
Look maybe you enjoy periods on your sentences but you have no right to enforce this on other people!! If you do not immediately flog yourself, I'm gunna complain some more!! Friday (talk) 22:25, 11 July 2007 (UTC)
Thank you for taking the time to participate in my recent RfA, which did not succeed. I appreciate the helpful comments! Regards, Neranei T/ C 16:44, 14 July 2007 (UTC)
Your subpage is being linked to on other pages, and the article's been recreated, yet again. ThuranX 03:45, 15 July 2007 (UTC)
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Thanks for that revert; I tried to rollback the edit but conflicted! There was a page I semi-protected a few minutes ago, and I think it's a sock of a user who was disrupting the page I semi-protected. Acalamari 20:56, 18 July 2007 (UTC)
I have seen that you like to contribute to serial killer articles I am trying to organize a task force on this subject under Wikipedia:WikiProject Criminal Biography. If you would be interested in joining contact me. Thanks, Jmm6f488 19:34, 19 July 2007 (UTC)
Hi there EVula. I am another user who has had the misfortune of crossing paths with User:DreamGuy. Well, actually, s/he initiated our “run in” when he removed the content of an entire article of mine (which I spent considerable time researching and cited heavily), claiming it was a WP:FORK and calling my contribution “worthless”. Apparently, he is allowed to completely ignore the WP:Deletion process and didn’t even make an attempt to merge. Regardless of my experience, I find that it is impossible to work productively together with DG. Judging by his/her list of blocks, crudeness and past history, I assume that I am not the only person who has had this problem. Honestly, I just want to leave the whole thing behind and avoid this user entirely, but s/he keeps initiating personal attacks and accusing me of ridiculous things (note: I have never been blocked or accused of violations like this before…which cannot be said for User:DreamGuy). It is surprising to me that nothing more serious can be done about this user besides countless temporary blocks even though he is obviously belligerent and likes to have personal vendettas against other users ( WP:DICK). I find this to be a significant flaw in the process. My question is: do you have any suggestions on what I should do? I’d greatly appreciate any input in this matter. Oh and I’d prefer not to sign in, in fear that DreamGuy will come after me for making this edit. Regards, 145.236.110.178 11:45, 20 July 2007 (UTC)
EVula, I reverted your closure of Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Caldorwards4 2 as only 'crats are supposed to close them, and it's still early to close it. Would you please remove your msg from the candidate's talk page?-- Chaser - T 05:50, 22 July 2007 (UTC)
(reduce indent) Sigh...nevermind. I am letting this go. Miranda 06:34, 22 July 2007 (UTC)
Thanks for that - it was worse than I thought. It seems the original purpose for the template was to spam pages with spoilers for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - that's just mean. Aula TPN 21:10, 23 July 2007 (UTC)
Hello. You just blocked User:4chanpwr indefinitely, which the user clearly deserved, but I noticed that your block included the blocking of account creation and e-mail. Does this mean that no one at the user's IP address will ever be able to edit Wikipedia again, even if the address is one day assigned to someone new? Is this the common practise? Is it possible to block the account forever but, say, only block account creation for a few months? Thank you. -- Arctic Gnome ( talk • contribs) 21:13, 23 July 2007 (UTC)
I was trying to guess myself. You evil, evil man. *slaps with {{ spoiler}}* Giggy U C P 04:56, 24 July 2007 (UTC)
“ | Wanted in 12 different states for murder, arson, rape, indecent exposure masturbation, and for being the most powerful dark wizard ever. | ” |
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In reference to this - :P I don't find the username offensive personally (no need to make another Irish joke on that) but I thought I would post it for another set of eyes in case it is more offensive that I think it is. IrishGuy talk 23:22, 25 July 2007 (UTC)
Thanks for the barnstar! I'm glad you liked the greeting :) regards, – Alensha talk 22:42, 27 July 2007 (UTC)
Someone's been monitoring their watchlist closely :P Giggy U C P 01:59, 28 July 2007 (UTC)
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Thanks for keeping a taly on my RfA ;) Much Appreciated AC Best My Contributions Autograph Book 19:12, 28 July 2007 (UTC) |
WTF?!? :P — $PЯINGεrαgђ 03:49, 30 July 2007 (UTC)
Why do you have so many people throwing threats and name-calling at you? Are those from people who you blocked? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.162.81.185 ( talk • contribs)
What sort of nonsense is that? Templates don't count? I guess they don't actually contain words that people should read, and they aren't a standard in every wiki as a tool to inform the reader. Gee whiz! Let's declare more arbitrary rules, such as, because you obviously aren't thinking clearly, your opinion doesn't count! Yeah...sounds fair, right? 24.128.63.214 20:03, 30 July 2007 (UTC)
Thanks for requesting the block. It was getting annoying taking off random IP vandalism. Koolgiy 18:42, 31 July 2007 (UTC)
Hello. I've noticed that you've been closing RfA's lately that are highly unlikely to pass, so I bring to your attention this RfA. It's already got 8 opposes and zero supports, and the opposers (myself included) present valid concerns, IMO. Can WP:SNOW be used here? -- Boricua e ddie 18:45, 31 July 2007 (UTC)
Why was it deleted, it's a real film comming out just watch tv and you'll see the preveiws. Trust me it's real I was just helping out like this website SHOULD be and WHAT IT SAYS!!!!! Sorry about that but please put it back up. It's true, it's a real film ask Maiara herself like I did.
Thanks for the tip on how to add links for IP address editors. Kweeket 23:02, 1 August 2007 (UTC)
but, technically, using the word, "pull" is making the same mistake.
The alien wasn't pulled into space. You could make an argument for "pushed", but I still think "blown" is the best word to describe the action. (Though the 'innuendo' comment was rather amusing)
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Thank you so much, and the oxygen mask image is actually from another medical emergency I had. Looking forward to working with you in more editing when I feel better, hmwith talk 18:44, 2 August 2007 (UTC)
Hey EVula, just a random thought here. I've seen you gnoming on a lot of RfAs (updating the count etc.), but I was wondering if you ever actually vote on them (or !vote, if you prefer that). I can't remember ever seeing you express support/opposition for a candidate (possibly because my memory sucks...). Just a random though, have a nice day :) Giggy Talk | Review 22:21, 2 August 2007 (UTC)
? Dipankar could imply one of my countrymen, yes, but Hitler is Hitler... :) ~ Riana ⁂ 15:09, 3 August 2007 (UTC)
...for fixing the italics in my userpage. I completely overlooked it somehow (for how OCD I am, that's odd). Anyways, you're the best! hmwith talk 16:14, 3 August 2007 (UTC)
Apologies for the late delivery this week; my plans to handle this while on vacation went awry. Ral315
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I wondered who else does this... ;~) LessHeard vanU 22:01, 4 August 2007 (UTC)
I thought that was a little wierd. I'd rather see people err away from side of censorship, please. ← Ben B4 17:18, 5 August 2007 (UTC)
FYI, I have nominated Template:DisambigProject for deletion. Renata 02:22, 6 August 2007 (UTC)
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for this. It was an honest mistake. Happy editing! -- Boricua e ddie 18:42, 9 August 2007 (UTC)
I need to get into contact with H. Do you know how? -- Defender 911 ( Leave a message!) 23:54, 10 August 2007 (UTC)
Greetings EVula
I just noticed this closure of yours regarding this user's username. For the record, I consider such names extremely inappropriate, and a user name like this blemishes what this project should be about: neutral and objective education of others. If it isn't inappropriate for a user to use a nickname that refers to some of the worst genocidal maniacs my continent has ever seen, then what's next? Something relating to the SS or Auschwitz? I don't think that this particular user tried to display any evil intentions by choosing such a rubbish nick name, but this isn't just an American project. We're many Europeans working on this project and most of us come from countries that were occupied by the Nazis and where the real Gestapo enjoyed murdering and torturing our fellow countrymen. Your country has never been occupied by a hostile power, but this is still no excuse to allow something that effectively ridicules those persons that died at the hands of this monstrosity fighting for democracy and freedom in Europe - in many cases, people that simply tried to save their own lives and the lives of their families. I don't think American editors would find it particularly amusing having people around that referred to themselves as e.g. "User:Georgia Ku-Klux-Klan" or "User:Unabomber". I strongly urge you to reconsider this closure. Best regards. Valentinian T / C 22:48, 11 August 2007 (UTC)
You removed an e-mail address from WP:UAA/BOT. Though it's not prohibited (ie. block on sight), part of WP:U states "E-mail addresses or web page addresses are generally considered likely to be promotional. Note that for a long time, email addresses were not prohibited. Usernames created before January 1, 2007 that are email addresses are grandfathered under this policy and are not prohibited." In this case, it doesn't seem promotional, but just letting you know. Thanks. --( Review Me) R Parlate Contribs @ (Let's Go Yankees!) 15:26, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
On what basis did you block User:Piya.de? I think you were misled by a bot report.
Remember that the only thing in WP:U that disallows usernames in the form of domain names is the rule against "promotional" usernames. There's nothing on www.piya.de to promote. It is likely to be the online handle of a German user. rspeer / ɹəədsɹ 18:52, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
FYI.- Wafulz 14:50, 13 August 2007 (UTC)
How can you call this a "declaration of position"? This is clearly divisive and inflammatory. Wikipedia is not a battleground. The title is "anti-communist" and you don't call it divisive? Mel sa ran 14:56, 13 August 2007 (UTC)
Thanks for the pointer, worked a gem and Waratah, New South Wales is the better for it. Orderinchaos 17:02, 13 August 2007 (UTC)
In order to be an adminn, what can I do, EVula? Please reply on my talk page. I really want to be an admin. Please tell be how to do so. Cheers Holmes.sherlock 02:07, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
And if I do so, how long should I be doing this, and who will 'invite' me to be an admin? Holmes.sherlock 02:26, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
Can you block Do Not Feed The Dereks (vandalism)? — $PЯINGεrαgђ 02:27, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
Never mind, Riana got him. — $PЯINGεrαgђ 02:31, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
Hi, I'm back to wikipedia, I decided not to leave, because I think I still have hope of being an administrator. How long do I have to do good before I can be an admin? And will someone 'invite' me to be or I just request to be one? Can you teach me, please? I'm planning to give you a barnstar later. Holmes.sherlock 05:41, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
Sorry for that, I'm learning more, thanks for helping clarify and thanks for reverting my edit. -- ♫Twinkler4♫ (Talk to me!) 17:48, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
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I know that you've had somewhat of a rough day today, so I thought I would drop by and let you know that you're appreciated as a great contributor to Wikipedia and I hope that all of the crap you've dealt with doesn't get to you. I know it's frustrated many of us. Pablo Talk | Contributions 06:25, 15 August 2007 (UTC)
"When I see the indef-block notice come up on my watchlist, I won't be surprised in the least..." What do you mean by this- you can set your watchlist to watch user logs? I'd actually been thinking about how nice user contribs on watchlist would be a few minutes ago, can you do that? Oh, P.S., you get 50 50s points for saying "Crusin' for a brusin'" - L u c id 14:03, 15 August 2007 (UTC)
After your RfB, you stated that civility was your primary area of improvement... Then I'd recommend that you try to cool down before you leave edit summaries like this one ;-) (nothing personal) Mel sa ran 14:05, 15 August 2007 (UTC)
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"Member of the "usual anti-Scientology front" reporting for duty!" - Oh dear- I must admire the creative side of this statement. I've seen you around before and thought I'd give you this now since I've "hitted" your userpage. Onnaghar tl | co | @ 17:53, 15 August 2007 (UTC) |
Interesting that you chose to see me as the one mentioning Durova on AN/I.
I didn't open the thread. I didn't mention her first.
It's even MORE interesting that you didn't give me the same HEADS UP warning when someone opened the thread about ME!
Even handed? Fair? Just? One sided?
Certainly interesting.
Peace. Lsi john 16:15, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
In case you haven't noticed, User:Movieguy999's edits and attitude are identical to that of User:Venom-smasher. Venom-smasher repeatedly edited and argued against consensus. He was told by User:Deckiller that if he did so again, he would be blocked. I asked Deckiller to do CheckUser for sockpuppeting, but he hasn't responded yet. I'd appreciate if you would do so, since you are somewhat familiar with the subject. Check any of the prequel trilogy talk pages for Venom-smashers comments (you have to go into one of most recent archives). But you will find that the User's beliefs mirror Venom-smashers. I'd appreciate it as it would save me a lot of paperwork. The Filmaker 18:35, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
I think you have closed this too early, I can count 2 Support, 4 Oppose and 0 neutral. Can you re open it, it's not like 0-8-0, is it? Thanks. Davnel03 15:37, 17 August 2007 (UTC)
You recently added a new term to the whitelist, but you put it in the "names" section rather than the "words" section. It's rather minor and I'd change it myself, but the page is protected. Cheers, Flyguy649 talk contribs 16:19, 17 August 2007 (UTC)
User:53180, who you blocked for disrupting the RFA process, left a uncivil message on my page for opposing his RFA. I left a warning on his page. Could you please look into it? Politics rule 22:49, 18 August 2007 (UTC)
I take it this is what's worse than lemonparty? Or are you referring to the delightful imagery on rotten.com? Will ( talk) 18:41, 19 August 2007 (UTC)
Always forget that the sarcasm thing doesn't work for me on WP as well (?) as it does in real life... :) ~ Riana ⁂ 19:50, 19 August 2007 (UTC)
You have made my hopes of being an administator destroyed. Help me become an administator. Wikipedia has very complicating questions and I need help answering them. I think to myself "All I wanted is to be an administator". Please, help me with what I have to do. -- TimySmidge 21:28, 19 August 2007 (UTC)TimySmidge
On the Arenas page on Mortal Kombat, you wanted to restore the images there until some yahoo kept saying they were unnecessary. What the hell happened? Administrators always win battles, don't they? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 67.165.152.9 ( talk)
don't you remember me? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.165.152.9 ( talk • contribs)
well forget about my IP. reply to my original point. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 67.165.152.9 ( talk) 16:10, August 22, 2007 (UTC)
I just uploaded my first image to Commons. Basically it was to lighten the background of the existing image, which was a USGS image. I've seen that you've done similar changes to existing images and your a n admin at Commons. So if you have a moment, could you check out what I did just to ensure I didn't do evil? The image is Image:HafniumMetalUSGOV.jpg. Thanks! Flyguy649 talk contribs 15:44, 20 August 2007 (UTC)
Er, hope my edit summaries weren't to confusing there just now. I think I misread and was thinking the user was somehow trying to "get around the system" by falsely claiming that everything was fine and then removing his entry. I see now that I was mistaken however. Sorry for the mess up. - WarthogDemon 19:56, 20 August 2007 (UTC)
I don't agree with your removal of this name from the username board as it clearly meets "Usernames that refer to real-world violent actions." It's talking about beating someone up after all. It also refers "ass" which some find offensive, though today it's politically correct not to. But the violence allow is enough to block it IMHO. Just my two cents, not questioning your motives or anything. Rlevse 20:27, 20 August 2007 (UTC)
Oversight since? That's probably about it, really. You could do arbcom since but that's not very good since it's not really a permission... and you eventually lose it anyway. The box was all WJBscribe's work anyway... he just put it in my userspace. :-) -- Deskana (banana) 19:04, 21 August 2007 (UTC)
I closed that one for you. The relevant templates are {{ subst:rfcn top}} and {{ subst:rfcn bottom}}. Flyguy649 talk contribs 19:40, 21 August 2007 (UTC)
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Small and unnoticeable canvassing. -- DarkFalls talk 11:09, 22 August 2007 (UTC)
Please see this edit. He refers to things way in the past before I entered the adopt a user program in his edit summary as well, which is unfair and insulting when I am discussing his other concern in a civil manner on my talk page. I find it disconcerting that someone currently under fire for their efforts to delete material would go after me when my participation in deletion discussions is greatly limited and I have tried to improve Wikipedia in different manners by improving the first lines in articles, uploading images, welcoming users, etc. I entered the adopt-a-user program as a learning process and have been in contact with Durova and Chaser for their suggestions and guidance throughout. I respect these administrators' opinions and suggestions and am doing my best to follow them. Eyrian and I have ideological disagreements that are causing him to go after me now unjustifiably. I suggested we avoid each other at one point, then Chaser suggested to me to offer an "olive branch" which I attempted to do by making some minor improvements to some articles Eyrian created. I don't know what more I can offer this editor so that we can work to improve this site in a constructive manner. If you have any insights, I'd appreciate them. Sincerely, -- Le Grand Roi des Citrouilles Tally-ho! 20:48, 22 August 2007 (UTC)
Hello, The first of likely many IRC meetings to coordinate the Atlanta Wikimania bid is being held tonight (Aug 23) at 7:00PM EST in #wikimania-atlanta on irc.freenode.com. If you can, it would be great if you could log on. If not, I am sure there will be plenty more times to discuss the bid :). -- Cspurrier 16:44, 23 August 2007 (UTC)
EVula, I noticed your comments on the talk page of a mutual friend, BillCJ. I wonder if you can look into a problem with the Amelia Earhart page. A conspiracy theorist has come back after being reverted by at least two editors and one admin, but he has again reverted every change made by Gwen Gale who has been a major contributor to the article for over a year. She did a very careful analysis of his recent edits and rewrote the article, establishing a referenced and supported section on disappearance theories related to Amelia Earhart. I do not want to get into a revert war but our "Saipan theory is best" editor has been cautioned on both the article discussion page and his own talk page, that his assertions are untenable and do not have consensus support. He will not listen to me and only an admin can return the article to its original state or to the version that Gwen Gale proposed. Help... Bzuk 23:07, 23 August 2007 (UTC).
Attention spamlist! I've just updated CSD AutoReason to account for the new image deletion page. If you'd just hard refresh (Ctrl+F5 in most browsers), you'll get the new version and be on your way. ^ demon [omg plz] 17:57, 27 August 2007 (UTC)
Thanks for doing the honours. Now it begins.... -- Anonymous Dissident Talk 21:40, 27 August 2007 (UTC)
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i have a source that iLiKETRAiNS are branded as "Wikipedia Rock". http://www.soundsxp.com/3886.shtml so i think it should be reverted =)
sorry about editing the manual of style i changed it back afterwards you'll notice. *nods* Rooty 10:45, 28 August 2007 (UTC)
I think you have inadvertently misstated my position. Best, THF 15:58, 28 August 2007 (UTC)
Bold doesn't get the point across? What about underlining it :-p. I was such a n00b. ~ Wikihermit 03:21, 29 August 2007 (UTC)
Hello, The Wikimania Atlanta bid team meeting is being held nightly on weekdays. This week meetings are starting at 9:30EDT and running for a few hours. If you can make it to the meeting (or at least pop in) that would be wonderful. Meetings are in the IRC channel #wikimania-atlanta on irc.freenode.net.-- Cspurrier 21:09, 29 August 2007 (UTC)
Could you please restore the phrase "or maintaining" after "improving"? Before that wording was added, users sometimes tried to exploit this apparent loophole by claiming that the policy only enabled editors to ignore a rule for the purpose of making changes for the better (and not to prevent changes for the worse). — David Levy 05:34, 30 August 2007 (UTC)
"On the contrary, DF." I think not... your policy will be crushed by me, and my home-baked chickens... :)-- DarkFalls talk 11:50, 30 August 2007 (UTC)
Hi EVula, I was doing RC patrol, and this IP really sent up flags, for a number of reasons. First, the sheer volume of edits to seemingly random articles (2-5+ per minute), suggested, at least to me, some kind of bot. Second, some of the edits are valid, but edits like this [11] redirecting an article that was up for merge. Most of the edits seem to be removing links to common images (that were placed incorrectly) [12] or fixing improper "italic text" tags left by inexperienced editors [13]. Finally, their talk page has a number of warnings placed on it. Since I realize at times that Wikipedian administrators may use IPs, I did not take any action on this, but I thought I'd ask someone to look into it. Please let me know if my concerns are unfounded. Thanks! Ariel♥ Gold 21:31, 30 August 2007 (UTC)
:Ack I thought you were online, but just checked your contribs and it seems as though I may be wrong. I'm going to point a friend of mine,
User:Jmlk17 here to take a look, as he's online now. Sorry to bother you!
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Hi. I'm just wondering what the basic requirements are for being an administrator. Since you you seem to know much on the subject, I've decided to ask a few questions that I hope you may be able to answer (I had a recent unsuccessful RfA)
I have other questions, but I don't want to give you too much right now.
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Hi, I want some help with starting to deal with vandalism and I think your an admin that's interested in vandalism, so I'm asking you. If not, please just tell me and I'll go find someone else. I just found this diff and I posted a vandal warning at the editors talk page. Did I select the right warning, am I supposed to do anything else? Thanks in advance for any advice. Pdbailey 19:44, 8 September 2007 (UTC)
Okay – sounds fine to me. I semiprotected mountain goat after rolling back one person who took their humor there. I was knitting, then I saw the joke, said, "oh, crap," opened my PowerBook, and 12 anon IPs had _already_ hit the article, all in the space of about 20 seconds. I was in Florida during the Colbert thing last summer but wasn't an admin then. Hopefully this dies down sooner, but that's not likely until at least Wednesday morning, because they'll rerun this show several times Tuesday morning and evening. Thanks for watching out for me! :-) - Krakatoa Katie 04:13, 11 September 2007 (UTC)
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Hello, Thank you for volunteering to be a part of the Atlanta Wikimaina bid southeast team. We are holding meetings weekdays at 7:30pm EDT in #wikimania-atlanta on irc.freenode.org. For more information about IRC see m:Wikimania_2008/Bids/Atlanta/IRC. If you are able to make it, that would be great.
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I asked Flyguy about image formatting, I was told you would know more about it, then I met a bunch of new people hehe. Anyhow, I was wondering if you could point me in the direction of some sort of help page for the format and layout of images. I have been contributing images but have just been mimicking the formatting code of the other images. Thanks. Wordless symbol 15:16, 12 September 2007 (UTC)
If you have a moment, would you mind commenting on this thread, which you had participated in before and which is now open again. [14] — Carl ( CBM · talk) 18:09, 13 September 2007 (UTC)
Thanks for your imput at WP:BN. Everything seems to be OK. Thanks again.-- U.S.A. ( talk contribs) 15:30, 14 September 2007 (UTC)
Don't the bots get confused or something and add more of those if they're already there? It isn't against any rules to remove them from user subpages anyway, is there? Lord Sesshomaru ( talk • edits) 21:56, 14 September 2007 (UTC)
Dearest EVula,
Thank you for your participation in
my RFA, which closed successfully with 96 supports, 1 oppose, and 3 neutrals. No matter if you !voted support, oppose, neutral, I thank you for taking the time to drop by. I'm a new admin remember, so if you have any suggestions feel free to inform me of them. I would like to give a special shout out to
Hirohisat,
Wizardman, and
Husond, for there original co-nominations. Thank you once again and good day.
This RFA thanks was inspired by Phaedriel's RFA thanks. So unfortunatly this is not entirely my own design.
Okay then. I will hit you up for a question. What is the biggest problem I will probably face as a new admin? -- Тhε Rαnδom Eδιτor 12:46, 15 September 2007 (UTC)
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... delete those subpages by TimySmidge ( talk · contribs · deleted contribs · page moves · block user · block log), if you'd like. He hasn't responded so he apparently doesn't care about a violation. Lord Sesshomaru ( talk • edits) 06:13, 18 September 2007 (UTC)
Do you think it would be wise to delete Wikipedia:Suspected sock puppets/Kyle.died.rich? I was mistaken in reporting him, and I do not wish the mere existence of an SSPR to stain his record. J-ſtan Talk Contribs 15:14, 18 September 2007 (UTC)
EVula, thanks again for your spirited and welcome defense. You articulated what I wanted to say much better than I could have and that support means a lot to me. Thank you.-- Chaser - T 06:43, 19 September 2007 (UTC)
You put a short block on User:190.129.118.1 - according to Wikipedia:Open proxy detection it is an open proxy - cheers -- Herby talk thyme 11:05, 19 September 2007 (UTC)
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I tried reminding you, but it seems you accidentally skipped it. Well, those subpages by TimySmidge will have to be deleted now. Or would you prefer that I tag them with {{ speedy}} beforehand? Lord Sesshomaru ( talk • edits) 19:26, 19 September 2007 (UTC)
We will be holding a meeting tonight at 9:30pm EDT in #wikimania-atlanta on irc.freenode.org. For more information about IRC see m:Wikimania_2008/Bids/Atlanta/IRC. Please try to be at this meeting as it is one of the last ones before bidding ends and we still have lots that need to be discussed. -- Cspurrier 19:39, 19 September 2007 (UTC)
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For this great edit summary. Got me LOL. Garion96 (talk) 19:42, 19 September 2007 (UTC) |
Actually, I was warning them for their last edit, and as I looked through their edit history, I ran across the I hope you die comment, and went to WP:AIV to report it, and it got deleted right away because you had already taken care of them. :) Corvus cornix 20:52, 19 September 2007 (UTC)
Thanks for removing the vandalism/"hope you die" bit from my talk page. Cheers.-- Yankees76 23:28, 19 September 2007 (UTC)
That's comedic gold! Collection of threats... sort of morbid. How do you attract these sick freaks? Lara Love 23:47, 19 September 2007 (UTC)
Thanks, EVula! Yeah, they set it up Saturday (the day after we moved in), and 3 service calls later, we finally got it working (today, Thursday). I was honestly dying. I don't think one can realize how addicted he/she is to Wikipedia, or the internet in general, until it is not readily available. It was death. hmwith talk 17:58, 20 September 2007 (UTC)
You have a mistake in deletion. I am attempting to change these, but I haven't gotten around to it. Please restore them. By the way, they're Dragon Ball articles, not Dragon Ball Z. -- TimySmidge 20:41, 20 September 2007 (UTC)
I was on TTN's talk page, and you were talking about me. I came here to give a message (this one), when I saw you talking about me. I'm scared and in tears. People are talking about me behind my back and no one's told me. Please keep me in touch. Also, don't ever call me Smidge again. If your going to nickname me, call me "Timmy" (TimySmidge is short for TimmySmidge, my short name and my nickname). -- TimySmidge 20:51, 20 September 2007 (UTC)
Just so you understand, I'm rather single-minded on admin candidates lately. I've watched a lot of them who are good at mopping up (let's call them janitors), as opposed to one's who are leaders (let's call them admins). I seem to think that admins should be out in the project helping it grow through edits, building consensus where there contentious behavior, and not get stuck on rules. For example, I just dislike WP:CIVIL, not because I am inherently an uncivil human being, but because I don't like a judgement call (what precisely is civility?) being used to silence one editor over another. I do care about an editor who builds the encyclopedia. Ronnotel, based on his writing style and editing, can't be much more than 15 years old. If he is, I'm not sure he should be an admin, if he is older, I am not sure he should be an admin. My thoughts about admin candidates is both consistent and deeper than a few sentences. I respect your edits and what you have done for the project, so I wanted to explain myself to you, so that you don't lump me in with all of the trolls (or worse yet ban me from the project). So I hope you understand. OrangeMarlin Talk• Contributions 21:52, 21 September 2007 (UTC)
What this new user said contradicts exactly what the first TimySmidge claimed. I wonder who is the boy, the father, or is it the same person all along? I'm going to revert their edits on my talk page and the edits they did to Wikipedia:Suspected sock puppets/Peter Vogel. But before I do though, it would greatly help a lot if you could share your expertise on this matter before I make any rash decisions. Any additional thoughts EVula/Jul-Sept 2007? Lord Sesshomaru ( talk • edits) 19:24, 22 September 2007 (UTC)
I forgot my password! Can you help me? -- 64.107.161.130 22:05, 24 September 2007 (UTC)I'm Really TimySmidge Jr.
Howdy again, after my own rather unpleasant experience with an imposter discussed over on Phaedriel's page, I asked Alison if I could use her matrix, but I sat here for hours trying to figure out how to get new accounts I made to it, and I'm not a programmer, I don't know what all the code means, so I just couldn't figure it out. I took a look at your code, and it seems a lot easier, would you mind if I tried to do my matrix with your code, instead? If you don't want people copying it, that's fine, I would understand. Thanks, Ariel ♥ Gold 14:48, 25 September 2007 (UTC)
if I use your wiki account matrix to set up my own? — Timotab Timothy (not Tim dagnabbit!) 15:46, 25 September 2007 (UTC)
My vote wasn't necessarily a majority vote if that's what it looked like I was going for. :P To me, a "no brainer" vote includes:
Of course, these are not what I see as requirements to support. Just the "no brainer" ones; if they're not "no brainers" then it takes convincing for me to vote support. So far I've only given two of those including this one. Is this a poor way of looking at it? - Warthog Demon 22:29, 25 September 2007 (UTC)
That gave me a well needed laugh. Thanks! -- Kbdank71 20:29, 26 September 2007 (UTC)
I don't get it. Is this a known troll? Or was some attempt made to engage this editor that I didn't see? -- JayHenry 01:26, 27 September 2007 (UTC)
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You commented on "List of minor Star Wars Sith characters" AFD, you might also wish to comment on "List of ancient Jedi" AFD, which is where the nom came from. Viperix 07:26, 29 September 2007 (UTC)
This is just such a cheap way of inflating your wikipedia space edit count. I will so oppose you over that, should you ever run for adminship!!!1! — Please indulge me, it's the evil spirit that dwells in the beer. I should just log out instead of trying to be funny, rarely works out my way. — aldebaer 23:14, 29 September 2007 (UTC)
Regarding this section, who is ChristianHJH ( talk · contribs · deleted contribs · page moves · block user · block log)? There was at first a TimySmidge Jr., now there's a TimySmidge Jr (recreated). And recently, TimySmidge (the father?) moved Cars (video game) to Cars (game). Can you revert this per the manual of style at WP:VG? At least now we have TimySmidge Jr.'s ip in case blocking is needed (have you read this ip's edits BTW? They're unrelated to the current user's contributions. Totally strange). Interestingly, all of the Peter Vogel socks stopped with the random re-additions of fancruft to the Dragon Ball-related articles. Why? Can you comment on this? Lord Sesshomaru ( talk • edits) 17:02, 1 October 2007 (UTC)
This is a reminder about the "page undoing" in case you forgot. And I'm hoping you could answer my question from before, why wasn't the sockpuppeteer blocked? Lord Sesshomaru ( talk • edits) 04:49, 3 October 2007 (UTC)
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Hi EVula;
Just wanted to say that I really loved your website way back when I was a preteen obsessed with Escape Velocity. I was 'Entropy' back on the Ambrosia message boards. Fun stuff!
Antidespotic 01:45, 1 July 2007 (UTC)
Hello EVula. I'm sorry about your unsuccessful RfB. Please don't be discouraged and keep up your excellent work, humor and stamina. Maybe in a few months your new RfB will have a different outcome. Still proud of you, Hús ö nd 00:21, 2 July 2007 (UTC)
I'd like to congratulate you for taking the effort to run an impossible gauntlet. I assume it was to test it out? :) I wanted to be a crat at one point, but I decided against it, because I forgot to preview a talkpage message once and I made a typo during an edit. Seriously, though, anything over 50 percent in an RfB is amazing. — Deckill er 02:30, 2 July 2007 (UTC)
Sorry it didn't pass. That was the first RFB I voted on, and I didn't realize how much harder it is to pass than an RFA. I hope you decide to run again in a few months, as I'm sure I'll support that one too. Black Harry (Highlights| Contribs) 02:41, 3 July 2007 (UTC)
Hi, you recently participated in the Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion/User:DieWeisseRose/Userboxes/EndUN discussion. I have reluctantly submitted the closing statement by User:Tony Sidaway for deletion review. Please consider taking a look at Wikipedia:Deletion_review/Log/2007_July_1#User:DieWeisseRose.2FUserboxes.2FEndUN. Thanks. -- DieWeisseRose 02:33, 2 July 2007 (UTC)
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I left some comments at User talk:EVula/admin/RfB notes about your RfB. Walton talk 13:02, 3 July 2007 (UTC)
Hello EVula, you're welcome for the support in your RfB. Don't worry too much about it; just do what I did when my first RfA ended at no consensus: listen to what the opposition said, and try to improve on where you think you went wrong. I hope this helps. :) Acalamari 16:24, 3 July 2007 (UTC)
can you help finish it up? it's taking forever.-- D-Boy 21:30, 3 July 2007 (UTC)
Hi! I see you rolled back my edit, and commented that it "broke" several things. I reviewed carefully before and after the edit, and didn't see anything amiss. I'd like to be educated, so that I might avoid causing unintentional harm in the future. Could you please tell me specifically what I broke? Thanks! 67.189.48.7 20:59, 4 July 2007 (UTC)
My dear E, I cannot, and mos def will not, leave your beautiful message of gratitude for my modest support to you unreplied! ;) I know it's in your nature to take the downsides with good spirited humour, and for that, you have my everlasting admiration... and my support at as many RfBs as it takes you to pass! ;) As for the sheer block of awesomeness part, well... I hardly doubt I could ever be anywhere near as awesome as you, and I mean as an editor, as an admin, and as a person. I only hope we get to talk more in the future (once you triumph once again on the stage and return to us, mere mortals, on wiki! ;) and continue to build together this newborn friendship that we share. Have a beautiful day, dear E! Love, Phaedriel - 23:19, 4 July 2007 (UTC)
Hello EVula, First I'm really sorry I missed Your RfB; I know we had a disagreement on L. Ron Hubbard and the military but I do consider you an excellent admin and think you should try again.
The reason I'm posting is that I've become involved in Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/COFS, and want to cite as evidence the time a while ago when you blocked either Misou or COFS and were subsequently bombarded with requests to reconsider and accusations of bad faith from CSI LA, Justanother, etc. as a result of your involvement. (In case you prefer I don't cite the example, I haven't researched the specifics yet.)
I intend to show that several editors who share the same WP:COI have a proportionally larger impact than one or two. However,I felt it would be best to ask you before proceeding. Anynobody 05:02, 6 July 2007 (UTC)
I really appreciate your help, if you had said no I would've respected that and gone to the next person on my list for a prime example. Here's what I said. If I've misrepresented the situation in any way please let me know. Anynobody 07:32, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
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Firstly, as a long time user and sometime editor of Wikipedia, a review of policy leads me to believe no such policy as stated in your warning is outlined anywhere.
Secondly, 69.120.121.25 is a public access portal, so you've given a needless warning to virtually everyone (I think) in the Midwest US who uses this specific service, and also uses Wikipedia.
I have kids, and they are questioning why this warning comes up every time they attempt to use Wikipedia. Some of my neighbors are experiencing the same issue. I would personally appreciate it if this warning were removed. Thank you.
PS -- I am not attaching a signature so you can note that this post comes from the IP in question, but this is not the household to which it is directed. That's my point...your policing is appreciated, but it has excess consequences that are disruptive. Thanks, again. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.120.121.25 ( talk • contribs)
I was going to WP:SNOW that RfA. You spoiler. :-) Regards, Hús ö nd 15:07, 7 July 2007 (UTC)
This is a private video. So I don't get to see you get called a lug head. :( G1ggy ( t| c| p) 07:51, 8 July 2007 (UTC)
I am still mad at you for blocking me. Why are you blocking people forever? Why do you think you can do whatever you want? Why are you such an upstart? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.162.81.185 ( talk • contribs)
I moved it because I didn't think that your user name should be in the title. If I am missing something than please forgive my mistake and undo the change. Senorelroboto 03:36, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
User:EngagedReferee is requesting an image on the Evil Dead article. Generally, there isn't a problem with this, but this users choice of reasoning for this image is what strikes me as possible disruption. If you check the history, he's repeatedly added and readded the exact same information. I couldn't find an appropriate warning template to give, and maybe they shouldn't get one at all. In the least, their request is extremely juvenile, and the fact that they refuse to at least adjust their wording makes it hard to assume good faith about their comment. BIGNOLE (Contact me) 12:32, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
Oh man, that cracked me up EVula lol. Good redirect ;). Jmlk 1 7 04:56, 10 July 2007 (UTC)
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I have taken a copy of your header template for modification on my pages. Is that acceptable to you? Obviously I won't use it if you prefer not but its very appealing because of its very clean appearance. Thanks JodyB talk 17:38, 10 July 2007 (UTC)
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See [1]. I must have missed when IP users were given block buttons. ;) -- BigΔT 03:27, 11 July 2007 (UTC)
Look maybe you enjoy periods on your sentences but you have no right to enforce this on other people!! If you do not immediately flog yourself, I'm gunna complain some more!! Friday (talk) 22:25, 11 July 2007 (UTC)
Thank you for taking the time to participate in my recent RfA, which did not succeed. I appreciate the helpful comments! Regards, Neranei T/ C 16:44, 14 July 2007 (UTC)
Your subpage is being linked to on other pages, and the article's been recreated, yet again. ThuranX 03:45, 15 July 2007 (UTC)
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Thanks for that revert; I tried to rollback the edit but conflicted! There was a page I semi-protected a few minutes ago, and I think it's a sock of a user who was disrupting the page I semi-protected. Acalamari 20:56, 18 July 2007 (UTC)
I have seen that you like to contribute to serial killer articles I am trying to organize a task force on this subject under Wikipedia:WikiProject Criminal Biography. If you would be interested in joining contact me. Thanks, Jmm6f488 19:34, 19 July 2007 (UTC)
Hi there EVula. I am another user who has had the misfortune of crossing paths with User:DreamGuy. Well, actually, s/he initiated our “run in” when he removed the content of an entire article of mine (which I spent considerable time researching and cited heavily), claiming it was a WP:FORK and calling my contribution “worthless”. Apparently, he is allowed to completely ignore the WP:Deletion process and didn’t even make an attempt to merge. Regardless of my experience, I find that it is impossible to work productively together with DG. Judging by his/her list of blocks, crudeness and past history, I assume that I am not the only person who has had this problem. Honestly, I just want to leave the whole thing behind and avoid this user entirely, but s/he keeps initiating personal attacks and accusing me of ridiculous things (note: I have never been blocked or accused of violations like this before…which cannot be said for User:DreamGuy). It is surprising to me that nothing more serious can be done about this user besides countless temporary blocks even though he is obviously belligerent and likes to have personal vendettas against other users ( WP:DICK). I find this to be a significant flaw in the process. My question is: do you have any suggestions on what I should do? I’d greatly appreciate any input in this matter. Oh and I’d prefer not to sign in, in fear that DreamGuy will come after me for making this edit. Regards, 145.236.110.178 11:45, 20 July 2007 (UTC)
EVula, I reverted your closure of Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Caldorwards4 2 as only 'crats are supposed to close them, and it's still early to close it. Would you please remove your msg from the candidate's talk page?-- Chaser - T 05:50, 22 July 2007 (UTC)
(reduce indent) Sigh...nevermind. I am letting this go. Miranda 06:34, 22 July 2007 (UTC)
Thanks for that - it was worse than I thought. It seems the original purpose for the template was to spam pages with spoilers for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - that's just mean. Aula TPN 21:10, 23 July 2007 (UTC)
Hello. You just blocked User:4chanpwr indefinitely, which the user clearly deserved, but I noticed that your block included the blocking of account creation and e-mail. Does this mean that no one at the user's IP address will ever be able to edit Wikipedia again, even if the address is one day assigned to someone new? Is this the common practise? Is it possible to block the account forever but, say, only block account creation for a few months? Thank you. -- Arctic Gnome ( talk • contribs) 21:13, 23 July 2007 (UTC)
I was trying to guess myself. You evil, evil man. *slaps with {{ spoiler}}* Giggy U C P 04:56, 24 July 2007 (UTC)
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In reference to this - :P I don't find the username offensive personally (no need to make another Irish joke on that) but I thought I would post it for another set of eyes in case it is more offensive that I think it is. IrishGuy talk 23:22, 25 July 2007 (UTC)
Thanks for the barnstar! I'm glad you liked the greeting :) regards, – Alensha talk 22:42, 27 July 2007 (UTC)
Someone's been monitoring their watchlist closely :P Giggy U C P 01:59, 28 July 2007 (UTC)
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WTF?!? :P — $PЯINGεrαgђ 03:49, 30 July 2007 (UTC)
Why do you have so many people throwing threats and name-calling at you? Are those from people who you blocked? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.162.81.185 ( talk • contribs)
What sort of nonsense is that? Templates don't count? I guess they don't actually contain words that people should read, and they aren't a standard in every wiki as a tool to inform the reader. Gee whiz! Let's declare more arbitrary rules, such as, because you obviously aren't thinking clearly, your opinion doesn't count! Yeah...sounds fair, right? 24.128.63.214 20:03, 30 July 2007 (UTC)
Thanks for requesting the block. It was getting annoying taking off random IP vandalism. Koolgiy 18:42, 31 July 2007 (UTC)
Hello. I've noticed that you've been closing RfA's lately that are highly unlikely to pass, so I bring to your attention this RfA. It's already got 8 opposes and zero supports, and the opposers (myself included) present valid concerns, IMO. Can WP:SNOW be used here? -- Boricua e ddie 18:45, 31 July 2007 (UTC)
Why was it deleted, it's a real film comming out just watch tv and you'll see the preveiws. Trust me it's real I was just helping out like this website SHOULD be and WHAT IT SAYS!!!!! Sorry about that but please put it back up. It's true, it's a real film ask Maiara herself like I did.
Thanks for the tip on how to add links for IP address editors. Kweeket 23:02, 1 August 2007 (UTC)
but, technically, using the word, "pull" is making the same mistake.
The alien wasn't pulled into space. You could make an argument for "pushed", but I still think "blown" is the best word to describe the action. (Though the 'innuendo' comment was rather amusing)
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Thank you so much, and the oxygen mask image is actually from another medical emergency I had. Looking forward to working with you in more editing when I feel better, hmwith talk 18:44, 2 August 2007 (UTC)
Hey EVula, just a random thought here. I've seen you gnoming on a lot of RfAs (updating the count etc.), but I was wondering if you ever actually vote on them (or !vote, if you prefer that). I can't remember ever seeing you express support/opposition for a candidate (possibly because my memory sucks...). Just a random though, have a nice day :) Giggy Talk | Review 22:21, 2 August 2007 (UTC)
? Dipankar could imply one of my countrymen, yes, but Hitler is Hitler... :) ~ Riana ⁂ 15:09, 3 August 2007 (UTC)
...for fixing the italics in my userpage. I completely overlooked it somehow (for how OCD I am, that's odd). Anyways, you're the best! hmwith talk 16:14, 3 August 2007 (UTC)
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I wondered who else does this... ;~) LessHeard vanU 22:01, 4 August 2007 (UTC)
I thought that was a little wierd. I'd rather see people err away from side of censorship, please. ← Ben B4 17:18, 5 August 2007 (UTC)
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for this. It was an honest mistake. Happy editing! -- Boricua e ddie 18:42, 9 August 2007 (UTC)
I need to get into contact with H. Do you know how? -- Defender 911 ( Leave a message!) 23:54, 10 August 2007 (UTC)
Greetings EVula
I just noticed this closure of yours regarding this user's username. For the record, I consider such names extremely inappropriate, and a user name like this blemishes what this project should be about: neutral and objective education of others. If it isn't inappropriate for a user to use a nickname that refers to some of the worst genocidal maniacs my continent has ever seen, then what's next? Something relating to the SS or Auschwitz? I don't think that this particular user tried to display any evil intentions by choosing such a rubbish nick name, but this isn't just an American project. We're many Europeans working on this project and most of us come from countries that were occupied by the Nazis and where the real Gestapo enjoyed murdering and torturing our fellow countrymen. Your country has never been occupied by a hostile power, but this is still no excuse to allow something that effectively ridicules those persons that died at the hands of this monstrosity fighting for democracy and freedom in Europe - in many cases, people that simply tried to save their own lives and the lives of their families. I don't think American editors would find it particularly amusing having people around that referred to themselves as e.g. "User:Georgia Ku-Klux-Klan" or "User:Unabomber". I strongly urge you to reconsider this closure. Best regards. Valentinian T / C 22:48, 11 August 2007 (UTC)
You removed an e-mail address from WP:UAA/BOT. Though it's not prohibited (ie. block on sight), part of WP:U states "E-mail addresses or web page addresses are generally considered likely to be promotional. Note that for a long time, email addresses were not prohibited. Usernames created before January 1, 2007 that are email addresses are grandfathered under this policy and are not prohibited." In this case, it doesn't seem promotional, but just letting you know. Thanks. --( Review Me) R Parlate Contribs @ (Let's Go Yankees!) 15:26, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
On what basis did you block User:Piya.de? I think you were misled by a bot report.
Remember that the only thing in WP:U that disallows usernames in the form of domain names is the rule against "promotional" usernames. There's nothing on www.piya.de to promote. It is likely to be the online handle of a German user. rspeer / ɹəədsɹ 18:52, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
FYI.- Wafulz 14:50, 13 August 2007 (UTC)
How can you call this a "declaration of position"? This is clearly divisive and inflammatory. Wikipedia is not a battleground. The title is "anti-communist" and you don't call it divisive? Mel sa ran 14:56, 13 August 2007 (UTC)
Thanks for the pointer, worked a gem and Waratah, New South Wales is the better for it. Orderinchaos 17:02, 13 August 2007 (UTC)
In order to be an adminn, what can I do, EVula? Please reply on my talk page. I really want to be an admin. Please tell be how to do so. Cheers Holmes.sherlock 02:07, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
And if I do so, how long should I be doing this, and who will 'invite' me to be an admin? Holmes.sherlock 02:26, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
Can you block Do Not Feed The Dereks (vandalism)? — $PЯINGεrαgђ 02:27, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
Never mind, Riana got him. — $PЯINGεrαgђ 02:31, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
Hi, I'm back to wikipedia, I decided not to leave, because I think I still have hope of being an administrator. How long do I have to do good before I can be an admin? And will someone 'invite' me to be or I just request to be one? Can you teach me, please? I'm planning to give you a barnstar later. Holmes.sherlock 05:41, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
Sorry for that, I'm learning more, thanks for helping clarify and thanks for reverting my edit. -- ♫Twinkler4♫ (Talk to me!) 17:48, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
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I know that you've had somewhat of a rough day today, so I thought I would drop by and let you know that you're appreciated as a great contributor to Wikipedia and I hope that all of the crap you've dealt with doesn't get to you. I know it's frustrated many of us. Pablo Talk | Contributions 06:25, 15 August 2007 (UTC)
"When I see the indef-block notice come up on my watchlist, I won't be surprised in the least..." What do you mean by this- you can set your watchlist to watch user logs? I'd actually been thinking about how nice user contribs on watchlist would be a few minutes ago, can you do that? Oh, P.S., you get 50 50s points for saying "Crusin' for a brusin'" - L u c id 14:03, 15 August 2007 (UTC)
After your RfB, you stated that civility was your primary area of improvement... Then I'd recommend that you try to cool down before you leave edit summaries like this one ;-) (nothing personal) Mel sa ran 14:05, 15 August 2007 (UTC)
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"Member of the "usual anti-Scientology front" reporting for duty!" - Oh dear- I must admire the creative side of this statement. I've seen you around before and thought I'd give you this now since I've "hitted" your userpage. Onnaghar tl | co | @ 17:53, 15 August 2007 (UTC) |
Interesting that you chose to see me as the one mentioning Durova on AN/I.
I didn't open the thread. I didn't mention her first.
It's even MORE interesting that you didn't give me the same HEADS UP warning when someone opened the thread about ME!
Even handed? Fair? Just? One sided?
Certainly interesting.
Peace. Lsi john 16:15, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
In case you haven't noticed, User:Movieguy999's edits and attitude are identical to that of User:Venom-smasher. Venom-smasher repeatedly edited and argued against consensus. He was told by User:Deckiller that if he did so again, he would be blocked. I asked Deckiller to do CheckUser for sockpuppeting, but he hasn't responded yet. I'd appreciate if you would do so, since you are somewhat familiar with the subject. Check any of the prequel trilogy talk pages for Venom-smashers comments (you have to go into one of most recent archives). But you will find that the User's beliefs mirror Venom-smashers. I'd appreciate it as it would save me a lot of paperwork. The Filmaker 18:35, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
I think you have closed this too early, I can count 2 Support, 4 Oppose and 0 neutral. Can you re open it, it's not like 0-8-0, is it? Thanks. Davnel03 15:37, 17 August 2007 (UTC)
You recently added a new term to the whitelist, but you put it in the "names" section rather than the "words" section. It's rather minor and I'd change it myself, but the page is protected. Cheers, Flyguy649 talk contribs 16:19, 17 August 2007 (UTC)
User:53180, who you blocked for disrupting the RFA process, left a uncivil message on my page for opposing his RFA. I left a warning on his page. Could you please look into it? Politics rule 22:49, 18 August 2007 (UTC)
I take it this is what's worse than lemonparty? Or are you referring to the delightful imagery on rotten.com? Will ( talk) 18:41, 19 August 2007 (UTC)
Always forget that the sarcasm thing doesn't work for me on WP as well (?) as it does in real life... :) ~ Riana ⁂ 19:50, 19 August 2007 (UTC)
You have made my hopes of being an administator destroyed. Help me become an administator. Wikipedia has very complicating questions and I need help answering them. I think to myself "All I wanted is to be an administator". Please, help me with what I have to do. -- TimySmidge 21:28, 19 August 2007 (UTC)TimySmidge
On the Arenas page on Mortal Kombat, you wanted to restore the images there until some yahoo kept saying they were unnecessary. What the hell happened? Administrators always win battles, don't they? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 67.165.152.9 ( talk)
don't you remember me? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.165.152.9 ( talk • contribs)
well forget about my IP. reply to my original point. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 67.165.152.9 ( talk) 16:10, August 22, 2007 (UTC)
I just uploaded my first image to Commons. Basically it was to lighten the background of the existing image, which was a USGS image. I've seen that you've done similar changes to existing images and your a n admin at Commons. So if you have a moment, could you check out what I did just to ensure I didn't do evil? The image is Image:HafniumMetalUSGOV.jpg. Thanks! Flyguy649 talk contribs 15:44, 20 August 2007 (UTC)
Er, hope my edit summaries weren't to confusing there just now. I think I misread and was thinking the user was somehow trying to "get around the system" by falsely claiming that everything was fine and then removing his entry. I see now that I was mistaken however. Sorry for the mess up. - WarthogDemon 19:56, 20 August 2007 (UTC)
I don't agree with your removal of this name from the username board as it clearly meets "Usernames that refer to real-world violent actions." It's talking about beating someone up after all. It also refers "ass" which some find offensive, though today it's politically correct not to. But the violence allow is enough to block it IMHO. Just my two cents, not questioning your motives or anything. Rlevse 20:27, 20 August 2007 (UTC)
Oversight since? That's probably about it, really. You could do arbcom since but that's not very good since it's not really a permission... and you eventually lose it anyway. The box was all WJBscribe's work anyway... he just put it in my userspace. :-) -- Deskana (banana) 19:04, 21 August 2007 (UTC)
I closed that one for you. The relevant templates are {{ subst:rfcn top}} and {{ subst:rfcn bottom}}. Flyguy649 talk contribs 19:40, 21 August 2007 (UTC)
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Small and unnoticeable canvassing. -- DarkFalls talk 11:09, 22 August 2007 (UTC)
Please see this edit. He refers to things way in the past before I entered the adopt a user program in his edit summary as well, which is unfair and insulting when I am discussing his other concern in a civil manner on my talk page. I find it disconcerting that someone currently under fire for their efforts to delete material would go after me when my participation in deletion discussions is greatly limited and I have tried to improve Wikipedia in different manners by improving the first lines in articles, uploading images, welcoming users, etc. I entered the adopt-a-user program as a learning process and have been in contact with Durova and Chaser for their suggestions and guidance throughout. I respect these administrators' opinions and suggestions and am doing my best to follow them. Eyrian and I have ideological disagreements that are causing him to go after me now unjustifiably. I suggested we avoid each other at one point, then Chaser suggested to me to offer an "olive branch" which I attempted to do by making some minor improvements to some articles Eyrian created. I don't know what more I can offer this editor so that we can work to improve this site in a constructive manner. If you have any insights, I'd appreciate them. Sincerely, -- Le Grand Roi des Citrouilles Tally-ho! 20:48, 22 August 2007 (UTC)
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EVula, I noticed your comments on the talk page of a mutual friend, BillCJ. I wonder if you can look into a problem with the Amelia Earhart page. A conspiracy theorist has come back after being reverted by at least two editors and one admin, but he has again reverted every change made by Gwen Gale who has been a major contributor to the article for over a year. She did a very careful analysis of his recent edits and rewrote the article, establishing a referenced and supported section on disappearance theories related to Amelia Earhart. I do not want to get into a revert war but our "Saipan theory is best" editor has been cautioned on both the article discussion page and his own talk page, that his assertions are untenable and do not have consensus support. He will not listen to me and only an admin can return the article to its original state or to the version that Gwen Gale proposed. Help... Bzuk 23:07, 23 August 2007 (UTC).
Attention spamlist! I've just updated CSD AutoReason to account for the new image deletion page. If you'd just hard refresh (Ctrl+F5 in most browsers), you'll get the new version and be on your way. ^ demon [omg plz] 17:57, 27 August 2007 (UTC)
Thanks for doing the honours. Now it begins.... -- Anonymous Dissident Talk 21:40, 27 August 2007 (UTC)
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i have a source that iLiKETRAiNS are branded as "Wikipedia Rock". http://www.soundsxp.com/3886.shtml so i think it should be reverted =)
sorry about editing the manual of style i changed it back afterwards you'll notice. *nods* Rooty 10:45, 28 August 2007 (UTC)
I think you have inadvertently misstated my position. Best, THF 15:58, 28 August 2007 (UTC)
Bold doesn't get the point across? What about underlining it :-p. I was such a n00b. ~ Wikihermit 03:21, 29 August 2007 (UTC)
Hello, The Wikimania Atlanta bid team meeting is being held nightly on weekdays. This week meetings are starting at 9:30EDT and running for a few hours. If you can make it to the meeting (or at least pop in) that would be wonderful. Meetings are in the IRC channel #wikimania-atlanta on irc.freenode.net.-- Cspurrier 21:09, 29 August 2007 (UTC)
Could you please restore the phrase "or maintaining" after "improving"? Before that wording was added, users sometimes tried to exploit this apparent loophole by claiming that the policy only enabled editors to ignore a rule for the purpose of making changes for the better (and not to prevent changes for the worse). — David Levy 05:34, 30 August 2007 (UTC)
"On the contrary, DF." I think not... your policy will be crushed by me, and my home-baked chickens... :)-- DarkFalls talk 11:50, 30 August 2007 (UTC)
Hi EVula, I was doing RC patrol, and this IP really sent up flags, for a number of reasons. First, the sheer volume of edits to seemingly random articles (2-5+ per minute), suggested, at least to me, some kind of bot. Second, some of the edits are valid, but edits like this [11] redirecting an article that was up for merge. Most of the edits seem to be removing links to common images (that were placed incorrectly) [12] or fixing improper "italic text" tags left by inexperienced editors [13]. Finally, their talk page has a number of warnings placed on it. Since I realize at times that Wikipedian administrators may use IPs, I did not take any action on this, but I thought I'd ask someone to look into it. Please let me know if my concerns are unfounded. Thanks! Ariel♥ Gold 21:31, 30 August 2007 (UTC)
:Ack I thought you were online, but just checked your contribs and it seems as though I may be wrong. I'm going to point a friend of mine,
User:Jmlk17 here to take a look, as he's online now. Sorry to bother you!
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Hi. I'm just wondering what the basic requirements are for being an administrator. Since you you seem to know much on the subject, I've decided to ask a few questions that I hope you may be able to answer (I had a recent unsuccessful RfA)
I have other questions, but I don't want to give you too much right now.
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Hi, I want some help with starting to deal with vandalism and I think your an admin that's interested in vandalism, so I'm asking you. If not, please just tell me and I'll go find someone else. I just found this diff and I posted a vandal warning at the editors talk page. Did I select the right warning, am I supposed to do anything else? Thanks in advance for any advice. Pdbailey 19:44, 8 September 2007 (UTC)
Okay – sounds fine to me. I semiprotected mountain goat after rolling back one person who took their humor there. I was knitting, then I saw the joke, said, "oh, crap," opened my PowerBook, and 12 anon IPs had _already_ hit the article, all in the space of about 20 seconds. I was in Florida during the Colbert thing last summer but wasn't an admin then. Hopefully this dies down sooner, but that's not likely until at least Wednesday morning, because they'll rerun this show several times Tuesday morning and evening. Thanks for watching out for me! :-) - Krakatoa Katie 04:13, 11 September 2007 (UTC)
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I asked Flyguy about image formatting, I was told you would know more about it, then I met a bunch of new people hehe. Anyhow, I was wondering if you could point me in the direction of some sort of help page for the format and layout of images. I have been contributing images but have just been mimicking the formatting code of the other images. Thanks. Wordless symbol 15:16, 12 September 2007 (UTC)
If you have a moment, would you mind commenting on this thread, which you had participated in before and which is now open again. [14] — Carl ( CBM · talk) 18:09, 13 September 2007 (UTC)
Thanks for your imput at WP:BN. Everything seems to be OK. Thanks again.-- U.S.A. ( talk contribs) 15:30, 14 September 2007 (UTC)
Don't the bots get confused or something and add more of those if they're already there? It isn't against any rules to remove them from user subpages anyway, is there? Lord Sesshomaru ( talk • edits) 21:56, 14 September 2007 (UTC)
Dearest EVula,
Thank you for your participation in
my RFA, which closed successfully with 96 supports, 1 oppose, and 3 neutrals. No matter if you !voted support, oppose, neutral, I thank you for taking the time to drop by. I'm a new admin remember, so if you have any suggestions feel free to inform me of them. I would like to give a special shout out to
Hirohisat,
Wizardman, and
Husond, for there original co-nominations. Thank you once again and good day.
This RFA thanks was inspired by Phaedriel's RFA thanks. So unfortunatly this is not entirely my own design.
Okay then. I will hit you up for a question. What is the biggest problem I will probably face as a new admin? -- Тhε Rαnδom Eδιτor 12:46, 15 September 2007 (UTC)
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... delete those subpages by TimySmidge ( talk · contribs · deleted contribs · page moves · block user · block log), if you'd like. He hasn't responded so he apparently doesn't care about a violation. Lord Sesshomaru ( talk • edits) 06:13, 18 September 2007 (UTC)
Do you think it would be wise to delete Wikipedia:Suspected sock puppets/Kyle.died.rich? I was mistaken in reporting him, and I do not wish the mere existence of an SSPR to stain his record. J-ſtan Talk Contribs 15:14, 18 September 2007 (UTC)
EVula, thanks again for your spirited and welcome defense. You articulated what I wanted to say much better than I could have and that support means a lot to me. Thank you.-- Chaser - T 06:43, 19 September 2007 (UTC)
You put a short block on User:190.129.118.1 - according to Wikipedia:Open proxy detection it is an open proxy - cheers -- Herby talk thyme 11:05, 19 September 2007 (UTC)
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I tried reminding you, but it seems you accidentally skipped it. Well, those subpages by TimySmidge will have to be deleted now. Or would you prefer that I tag them with {{ speedy}} beforehand? Lord Sesshomaru ( talk • edits) 19:26, 19 September 2007 (UTC)
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For this great edit summary. Got me LOL. Garion96 (talk) 19:42, 19 September 2007 (UTC) |
Actually, I was warning them for their last edit, and as I looked through their edit history, I ran across the I hope you die comment, and went to WP:AIV to report it, and it got deleted right away because you had already taken care of them. :) Corvus cornix 20:52, 19 September 2007 (UTC)
Thanks for removing the vandalism/"hope you die" bit from my talk page. Cheers.-- Yankees76 23:28, 19 September 2007 (UTC)
That's comedic gold! Collection of threats... sort of morbid. How do you attract these sick freaks? Lara Love 23:47, 19 September 2007 (UTC)
Thanks, EVula! Yeah, they set it up Saturday (the day after we moved in), and 3 service calls later, we finally got it working (today, Thursday). I was honestly dying. I don't think one can realize how addicted he/she is to Wikipedia, or the internet in general, until it is not readily available. It was death. hmwith talk 17:58, 20 September 2007 (UTC)
You have a mistake in deletion. I am attempting to change these, but I haven't gotten around to it. Please restore them. By the way, they're Dragon Ball articles, not Dragon Ball Z. -- TimySmidge 20:41, 20 September 2007 (UTC)
I was on TTN's talk page, and you were talking about me. I came here to give a message (this one), when I saw you talking about me. I'm scared and in tears. People are talking about me behind my back and no one's told me. Please keep me in touch. Also, don't ever call me Smidge again. If your going to nickname me, call me "Timmy" (TimySmidge is short for TimmySmidge, my short name and my nickname). -- TimySmidge 20:51, 20 September 2007 (UTC)
Just so you understand, I'm rather single-minded on admin candidates lately. I've watched a lot of them who are good at mopping up (let's call them janitors), as opposed to one's who are leaders (let's call them admins). I seem to think that admins should be out in the project helping it grow through edits, building consensus where there contentious behavior, and not get stuck on rules. For example, I just dislike WP:CIVIL, not because I am inherently an uncivil human being, but because I don't like a judgement call (what precisely is civility?) being used to silence one editor over another. I do care about an editor who builds the encyclopedia. Ronnotel, based on his writing style and editing, can't be much more than 15 years old. If he is, I'm not sure he should be an admin, if he is older, I am not sure he should be an admin. My thoughts about admin candidates is both consistent and deeper than a few sentences. I respect your edits and what you have done for the project, so I wanted to explain myself to you, so that you don't lump me in with all of the trolls (or worse yet ban me from the project). So I hope you understand. OrangeMarlin Talk• Contributions 21:52, 21 September 2007 (UTC)
What this new user said contradicts exactly what the first TimySmidge claimed. I wonder who is the boy, the father, or is it the same person all along? I'm going to revert their edits on my talk page and the edits they did to Wikipedia:Suspected sock puppets/Peter Vogel. But before I do though, it would greatly help a lot if you could share your expertise on this matter before I make any rash decisions. Any additional thoughts EVula/Jul-Sept 2007? Lord Sesshomaru ( talk • edits) 19:24, 22 September 2007 (UTC)
I forgot my password! Can you help me? -- 64.107.161.130 22:05, 24 September 2007 (UTC)I'm Really TimySmidge Jr.
Howdy again, after my own rather unpleasant experience with an imposter discussed over on Phaedriel's page, I asked Alison if I could use her matrix, but I sat here for hours trying to figure out how to get new accounts I made to it, and I'm not a programmer, I don't know what all the code means, so I just couldn't figure it out. I took a look at your code, and it seems a lot easier, would you mind if I tried to do my matrix with your code, instead? If you don't want people copying it, that's fine, I would understand. Thanks, Ariel ♥ Gold 14:48, 25 September 2007 (UTC)
if I use your wiki account matrix to set up my own? — Timotab Timothy (not Tim dagnabbit!) 15:46, 25 September 2007 (UTC)
My vote wasn't necessarily a majority vote if that's what it looked like I was going for. :P To me, a "no brainer" vote includes:
Of course, these are not what I see as requirements to support. Just the "no brainer" ones; if they're not "no brainers" then it takes convincing for me to vote support. So far I've only given two of those including this one. Is this a poor way of looking at it? - Warthog Demon 22:29, 25 September 2007 (UTC)
That gave me a well needed laugh. Thanks! -- Kbdank71 20:29, 26 September 2007 (UTC)
I don't get it. Is this a known troll? Or was some attempt made to engage this editor that I didn't see? -- JayHenry 01:26, 27 September 2007 (UTC)
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Hi, an anonymous poster under the above IP address, who you previously warned regarding a prior vandalism at
Nashville School of Law, has apparently committed another act of vandalism at the same page. Thanks in advance for having a look (note: as of 09:00 ET, I had reverted, so you'd have to look through the recent history). And if there are any questions or concerns regarding any of my own edits, please don't hesitate to let me know. Thanks!
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You commented on "List of minor Star Wars Sith characters" AFD, you might also wish to comment on "List of ancient Jedi" AFD, which is where the nom came from. Viperix 07:26, 29 September 2007 (UTC)
This is just such a cheap way of inflating your wikipedia space edit count. I will so oppose you over that, should you ever run for adminship!!!1! — Please indulge me, it's the evil spirit that dwells in the beer. I should just log out instead of trying to be funny, rarely works out my way. — aldebaer 23:14, 29 September 2007 (UTC)
Regarding this section, who is ChristianHJH ( talk · contribs · deleted contribs · page moves · block user · block log)? There was at first a TimySmidge Jr., now there's a TimySmidge Jr (recreated). And recently, TimySmidge (the father?) moved Cars (video game) to Cars (game). Can you revert this per the manual of style at WP:VG? At least now we have TimySmidge Jr.'s ip in case blocking is needed (have you read this ip's edits BTW? They're unrelated to the current user's contributions. Totally strange). Interestingly, all of the Peter Vogel socks stopped with the random re-additions of fancruft to the Dragon Ball-related articles. Why? Can you comment on this? Lord Sesshomaru ( talk • edits) 17:02, 1 October 2007 (UTC)
This is a reminder about the "page undoing" in case you forgot. And I'm hoping you could answer my question from before, why wasn't the sockpuppeteer blocked? Lord Sesshomaru ( talk • edits) 04:49, 3 October 2007 (UTC)