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I have a Websters Dictionary and it states that "Debunk" is "to ridicule". 65.173.105.197 ( talk) 21:16, 2 June 2008 (UTC)
How and when do these start? IF I did'nt ask, someone else could in a horrible manner and may get blocked (:O). What is the scale/criteria? 65.173.105.197 ( talk) 22:59, 2 June 2008 (UTC) :)
Per Gp75's topic ban, I don't think encouraging him to work with the AFD process is a good idea at this point. Past history suggests that's just setting him up for further violations that will not be well-received. Why not just keep him productively in article space and give him the full opportunity to have the topic ban lifted? — Lomn 13:30, 3 June 2008 (UTC)
Thank you for telling me about Blogger.com. If it weren't for your idea, I would've been Blocked for sure. Ericthebrainiac ( talk) 18:52, 3 June 2008 (UTC)
Hey, you know what? I think I love Blogger.com! Ericthebrainiac ( talk) 18:52, 3 June 2008 (UTC)
..it was not for you, I'd probably end up being a rotten Wikipedian. As stated, when I move in, I'll have you nominated to be a Admin. 65.173.105.197 ( talk) 22:22, 3 June 2008 (UTC) :D :)
See this one: Weird Fish or Weird ?! This thing was caught near Cuba, and a link, that is accessible says it is a Batfish. That link is below the pix of this thing. Was going to send it up to both the Paranormal Project guys and the Project Cryptozoological guys as well, to find out what this thing really is. 65.173.105.197 ( talk) 00:03, 5 June 2008 (UTC)
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I assume that IMDb might have something on Valeria. Ericthebrainiac ( talk) 22:12, 7 August 2008 (UTC)
Do you want me to talk about my life? Ericthebrainiac ( talk) 00:19, 11 August 2008 (UTC)
Well, in that case, thanks. ClovisPt ( talk) 06:17, 23 August 2008 (UTC)
Why are links proving that people shooting at Bigfoot not allowed? These prove that there are people who will shoot at anything that moves. That is why I don't go in the woods at all, because someone who may have drunk too much beer and/or even " Red Eye Whiskey" might mistake me for the monster. I'm nearly 7' and weigh nearly 270lbs US. Do you shoot/hunt at all? 205.240.146.233 ( talk) 19:22, 23 August 2008 (UTC)
Why are "pro-paranormal" sources considered "unreliable"? IF I did not ask this, someone placing one may get (polite)outraged when some one else said that his/her source was considered "unreliable". Some sources are "Subject Specific" such as one that said that we have a lot of different aliens visiting Earth, like www.maar.us, or that someone had shot and killed Bigfoot and took the remains to a local college(I'm near a few of these local colleges). What of sources like that? Are they also unreliable? 205.240.146.233 ( talk) 18:14, 25 August 2008 (UTC)
sorry captain had the wrong end of the stick there - not trol though!! Bradley10 ( talk) 14:41, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
They are not nonsense! Surely this is the purpose of the reference desk - to find the answers of questions that are not on Wikipedia already. If you do not like my questions then you do not have to answer them, but they seem to me reasonable questions and expand the scope of wikipedia. science progress only through human curiosity Bradley10 ( talk) 13:16, 9 September 2008 (UTC)
yes hes only my fiance but i enjoy calling him my spouse or my husband. I guess it doesnt matter to me as much as it does to others.\
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I let others use my terminal. What should I tell them? 205.240.146.248 ( talk) 14:30, 10 September 2008 (UTC)
When I do, can you keep me honest? 205.240.146.248 ( talk) 14:48, 10 September 2008 (UTC)
How do these sound to you:
Anything I should know about Usernames? I am just trying to fit in here. 205.240.146.248 ( talk) 15:24, 10 September 2008 (UTC)
I'm NOT trying to "out you", anything like that. Were you trained in military intelligence? My family was in the military, some even served in US intelligence, especially in two really famous intelligence outfits. 205.240.146.248 ( talk) 15:29, 10 September 2008 (UTC)
Had to ask. How long? 205.240.146.248 ( talk) 15:31, 10 September 2008 (UTC)
Can you set that up? I don't think IPs could. The intent is that if I find a ill Admin, I could place this, with Wikipedia:Administrators in it, a small pix of a guy with a thermometer in his mouth, a ice bag on his (if a man)/her (if a woman) head, both templates stating that " This Admin is ill. If you need a Admin, feel free to select one from this list of available Admins"
Also, the ill Admin is to place this on his/her user page and talk page, it'll remain there until he/ she is better. I'll give you the credit for this one. 205.240.146.248 ( talk) 08:07, 11 September 2008 (UTC)
When I, others see someone doing a excellent job, be it you or even Wikipedia, I'll let you know that you have done a excellent job, same thing with Wikipedia. 205.240.146.248 ( talk) 08:07, 11 September 2008 (UTC)
Found out how to move in here. 205.240.146.248 ( talk) 08:34, 11 September 2008 (UTC)
I'm now officially here. Powerzilla ( talk) 08:48, 11 September 2008 (UTC)
That a mosquito can breed in a bottlecap? I have set one up full of water, and it was full of mosquito larvae. This also came up when the West Nile disease was all over the news. Powerzilla ( talk) 18:36, 25 September 2008 (UTC)
Did not know that. I thought I had caught some vandals. Appreciate the reminder. Powerzilla ( talk) 19:52, 25 September 2008 (UTC)
Someone gave me access to TBN, which is a religious TV network, and I have a movie that also depicts that sort of thing as well. Thought you should know. TBN makes all manner of references to the NWO, and how it will destroy those who are religious, incl. using the mental Health system. ("Diagnoses" to range from paranoia to delusions of all sorts, which is why some Christian sects don't like the mental health system at all. I also watch a lot of Law & Order as well.)I'm also near several churches, and you ought to hear some of these preachers as well, especially when Revelations is read from the Pulpit. Powerzilla ( talk) 23:35, 27 September 2008 (UTC)
I do apologise for that. Did not mean to do that. I lost a uncle. People do strange things when they lose family members. Powerzilla ( talk) 17:07, 29 September 2008 (UTC)
The micronation that I have found does indeed espouse the ideas that match those that the Amazons had - now have, since it appears that they're returning. Like I told someone else, I had to deal with law enforcement, and one of the things that I had to learn is dealing with evidence. The evidence regarding that micronation and the Amazons is that, circumstantial evidence says that the Amazons have returned, are returning, are attempting a return to this planet/ plane of existence. Do you think that is interesting, if not shocking? I also have conducted research into different materials and matters, since I am setting up a RPG. Powerzilla ( talk) 22:14, 1 October 2008 (UTC)
I have seen references of both British and Japanese military units being called "Amazons" since the units were all female. I can't find anything else on these quirks in history anywhere. IF I did, would that be "OR" ? Powerzilla ( talk) 20:33, 2 October 2008 (UTC)
This link citing about mars futur greenhouse warming is a rotten link. This has no content, nothing but a white-blank page with error notice on it. The version you undo on Formation and evol... I don't think anybody have access to that site.-- Freeway 9 1 23:37, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
Does "Greenhuose effect" always means increasing pressure of the atmosphere or not always. Because Mars is lack of magnetic field adding heat will not help covering the atmosphere. I doubt if Mars will ever become a blue planet. At first two billion years Mars atmospher may still be around, maybe won't change it's level, then next billion years the solar wind will wear it away.-- Freeway 9 1 03:44, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
I was also going to place some cites, but BOTH Wikipedia AND MY ISP went "off the deep end". On Wikipedia, I kept getting weird versions of it, then MY ISP went bananas as well. That (and you doing your job) is why I did not protest the block at all. Powerzilla ( talk) 23:40, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
This is all over the news RIGHT NOW. SO FAR, 14 US States are examining and throwing out voter registration matter due to concerns of FRAUD. Is THAT worthy for Wikipedia? Powerzilla ( talk) 23:40, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
Got two here. Someone else found these.
Are these reliable? One is a Canadian source, other is a extremely conservative source. Powerzilla ( talk) 06:05, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
Anything on mine that may be offensive. I have seen a few "offensive Userpages". Powerzilla ( talk) 21:21, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
I don't think he's trying to make a point. He's just brand new, and not familiar with Wikipedia conventions and policies, and is trying to do the right thing by discussing controversial changes before he makes them. I recommended that he start the discussion, he just appears to not understand much about where and how to hold said discussions. treat him nicely, he doesn't seem to be making a point or trying to be disruptive or anything, he just is brand new and doesn't know better. -- Jayron32. talk. contribs 21:32, 21 October 2008 (UTC)
I was only citing what others have cited, and that being of a medical nature, not politics. Powerzilla ( talk) 01:48, 19 November 2008 (UTC)
Some of these claim that the mainstream media, like the New York Times is biased, even slanted towards some agenda. Can Alternative media be used AS sources, given claims of that nature? Powerzilla ( talk) 02:49, 19 November 2008 (UTC)
Since someone has accused me of making politically biased matter in the Jeff Rense article, how do I report the attack? As stated, I'm not even politically active at all. I could'nt even attract ants to a pick-nick. Powerzilla ( talk) 03:11, 19 November 2008 (UTC)
What is a "linkfarm"? I have seen references to this matter? Powerzilla ( talk) 15:36, 19 November 2008 (UTC)
Also, how do I nominate a Admin to be a 'crat? A 'crat is someone who could make or break a Admin instantly. I'm thinking of having you nominated as a 'crat. Powerzilla ( talk) 15:47, 19 November 2008 (UTC)
Is it OK to have that listing of templates? Some look like that only Admins can use them. Found them lying around the place. Powerzilla ( talk) 22:57, 21 November 2008 (UTC)
I have found a "UFO story" in which a TV station has reported that a UFO was in the Sacremento, California area. Sacremento's TV 10 News helicopter (Air10) had got a UFO on tape. Link is http://www.news10.net/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=50924&provider=top. This is the only reliable source I have found regarding this matter. I Googled this matter (Google: Sacremento, California/UFO and you'll see what I've found). Powerzilla ( talk) 18:26, 24 November 2008 (UTC)
Found this. Was going to place it in the appropriate articles. See http://www.news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081224/hl_nm/us_police_er for more. It claims that the ER docs are treating too many injuries that result from police brutality. Powerzilla ( talk) 17:39, 24 December 2008 (UTC)
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http://www.law.wustl.edu/journal/55/109.pdf - Law says YOU can kill percieved and actual carjackers. Powerzilla ( talk) 20:35, 15 January 2009 (UTC)
As for police treating 4-F people as criminals. I DID meet these officers, and the sources for WP are questionable about this matter. Powerzilla ( talk) 21:37, 15 January 2009 (UTC)
I have a few pens that have LEDs in them. The truck drivers and police use these at night. There are pens that function as pens and as covert listening devices, and there are pens that are weapons, such as explosive devices, poison syringes, all used by spies, terrorists, guerrillas. Can this ref be restored? Powerzilla ( talk) 18:51, 21 January 2009 (UTC)
Done that, got a LOT of company links. Would use them, but I do not know if WP will allow this. The pens are a technical marvel, but the sources found are suspect. How can this be resolved for WP? Powerzilla ( talk) 20:48, 21 January 2009 (UTC)
I know that but my M.O.I.'s (My Own Ideas) need to be published because when I have an idea for a story and I like it, shouldn't my M.O.I.'s get published? Ericthebrainiac ( talk) 16:03, 5 February 2009 (UTC)
Look at what has transpired in The Love God? with Don Knotts and what his character, Abner Peacock, has gone through to get his ideas published. Ericthebrainiac ( talk) 16:03, 5 February 2009 (UTC)
Is that what you really want to do with me and block me for my M.O.I.'s? Ericthebrainiac ( talk) 16:03, 5 February 2009 (UTC)
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Greetings. Our friend 69.228.145.50 ( talk) (Freewayguy) has returned to editing. When that happens, editors such as I generally have to sort things out afterward. On one recent occasion it consumed nearly an hour. I would appreciate your help in terms of putting an effective long-term block in place. (In the present instance he did something mildly useful in pointing out a duplicated link, but then substituted material irrelevant to the article). Thanks in advance. Hertz1888 ( talk) 03:51, 31 July 2009 (UTC)
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I'm confuse and need help now. This source about white-and asian said both Forign raise and US born Asian and white couples is 66% white male asian female, and the article said 75% I don't know if the sourcing is quite right. But This source about white-black didn't mention what the article said.-- 209.129.85.4 ( talk) 20:25, 3 November 2009 (UTC)
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Hi there. Thanks for the note on my talkpage. I'd also like to extend my apologies to you; in re-reading my posts I think I was un-necessarily bitey in my replies to you. My irritation with Vranak should not have spilled over to you as it did. Sorry! Matt Deres ( talk) 03:39, 30 June 2010 (UTC)
I am concerned by your Intention to Block notice [3]. Please delete it as requested at Talk Ref. Desk. Cuddlyable3 ( talk) 17:09, 29 July 2010 (UTC)
Is there a formal process needed to become a ref desk librarian? Buddpaul ( talk) 17:53, 24 August 2010 (UTC)
Thank you for your very informative answers to my question at the Misc RD. Gandalf61 ( talk) 13:51, 9 September 2010 (UTC)
Hey, you took it personally? I wasn't addressing anyone in particular, just informing Belchman. But if you don't like it, I'll remove it. -- Chemicalinterest ( talk) 14:44, 28 September 2010 (UTC)
I don't know why some people are so touchy about grammatical things like that, even though they can disagree about politics or religion or education without suffering any spiritual bruises. Michael Hardy ( talk) 20:46, 28 September 2010 (UTC)
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That's not to say that I don't think NIM should remain blocked indefinitely. Either the account is being used by a particularly dedicated troll, or the well-meaning individual behind it simply lacks the maturity to work with others in this environment — but I would hate to see a good block overturned because someone got confused about it being primarily due to a 'legal threat'. TenOfAllTrades( talk) 15:18, 12 January 2011 (UTC)
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Are you sure about your math? I get ( 0.27 / 0.73 ) / ( 0.15 / 0.85 ) = 2.1. Am I doing something wrong? (Do we have an article on such calculations?) -- ToE 09:44, 22 January 2012
I just now see you complained here [4] on the ref desk talk page that my comment about being blocked had nothing to do with you. You are right, it was aimed at StuRat above you who brought it up. I am not looking to reopen a can of worms, just don't want you to think I am some crazy bitch aiming nonsense randomly. μηδείς ( talk) 22:16, 14 October 2012 (UTC)
Okay, It's fine for me, I am sorry. Can I ask you something that I don't understand?, can a Canadian citizen get U.S. citizenship and mantain both citizenships? Thank you. Keeeith ( talk) 16:39, 4 December 2012 (UTC)
Thanks for your help on the ref desk. Thank you. Please reply on my page, I love to see the orange thing on the top haha. Only if you want. Keeeith ( talk) 17:25, 4 December 2012 (UTC)
Thanks for the closure, but every December 5 I am moved by the fact that I knew Robert A. Hawkins, and the question was badly-intended and was rightly closed. I truly apologize. Keeeith ( talk) 20:10, 5 December 2012 (UTC)
I'm sorry, I can't yet handle it well. Keeeith ( talk) 19:45, 11 December 2012 (UTC)
The question has been archived, but I added a note about why connecting to the "dead" car's chassis is best. -- ToE 19:37, 12 December 2012 (UTC)
Thank you so much for answering to my questions on the ref desk. You're awesome. I could give you an award, a barnstar for that I would but I don't know where are they. Thank you. Kotjap ( talk) 22:21, 2 February 2013 (UTC)
Why do unlike charges attract each other? I have asked this question to you because I know that you know the answer of this question. C. Walker19 ( talk) 12:08, 10 February 2013 (UTC)
As the next two responses were equally useless, I must assume you intend to remove them also? Or are you playing favorites. ← Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? carrots→ 19:00, 12 February 2013 (UTC)
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I have reverted your edit on the Ford, you have no business overwriting me. If you want to add back the material with which you replaced my edit, feel free to do so without removing mine. μηδείς ( talk) 15:54, 22 June 2016 (UTC)
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Thanks for your notice, but one link to an unreliable source (the matter is behind closed doors) does not justify the speculation by our editors about alleged criminal activity by Barack Obama. This goes to BLP next. μηδείς ( talk) 04:42, 25 March 2017 (UTC)
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I have a Websters Dictionary and it states that "Debunk" is "to ridicule". 65.173.105.197 ( talk) 21:16, 2 June 2008 (UTC)
How and when do these start? IF I did'nt ask, someone else could in a horrible manner and may get blocked (:O). What is the scale/criteria? 65.173.105.197 ( talk) 22:59, 2 June 2008 (UTC) :)
Per Gp75's topic ban, I don't think encouraging him to work with the AFD process is a good idea at this point. Past history suggests that's just setting him up for further violations that will not be well-received. Why not just keep him productively in article space and give him the full opportunity to have the topic ban lifted? — Lomn 13:30, 3 June 2008 (UTC)
Thank you for telling me about Blogger.com. If it weren't for your idea, I would've been Blocked for sure. Ericthebrainiac ( talk) 18:52, 3 June 2008 (UTC)
Hey, you know what? I think I love Blogger.com! Ericthebrainiac ( talk) 18:52, 3 June 2008 (UTC)
..it was not for you, I'd probably end up being a rotten Wikipedian. As stated, when I move in, I'll have you nominated to be a Admin. 65.173.105.197 ( talk) 22:22, 3 June 2008 (UTC) :D :)
See this one: Weird Fish or Weird ?! This thing was caught near Cuba, and a link, that is accessible says it is a Batfish. That link is below the pix of this thing. Was going to send it up to both the Paranormal Project guys and the Project Cryptozoological guys as well, to find out what this thing really is. 65.173.105.197 ( talk) 00:03, 5 June 2008 (UTC)
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I have been thinking about this for a while now, and, would you consider being nominated for adminship? I've wanted to nominate you before, but I don't want to solely nominate, as Im only a Novice Editor, and admins nominating users have a better chance. However, one day I came across User:Keeper76 (admin) page one day, and it seems he's watching you and would be willing to nominate you. I still need to ask Keeper 76, would you consider being nominated for adminship? It would be Keeper as the main nominator, and me as a co-nominator (it's that whole admin nominaton thing again). Reply back with your answer, whether that be you accept or decline.-- LAA Fan 19:42, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
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I assume that IMDb might have something on Valeria. Ericthebrainiac ( talk) 22:12, 7 August 2008 (UTC)
Do you want me to talk about my life? Ericthebrainiac ( talk) 00:19, 11 August 2008 (UTC)
Well, in that case, thanks. ClovisPt ( talk) 06:17, 23 August 2008 (UTC)
Why are links proving that people shooting at Bigfoot not allowed? These prove that there are people who will shoot at anything that moves. That is why I don't go in the woods at all, because someone who may have drunk too much beer and/or even " Red Eye Whiskey" might mistake me for the monster. I'm nearly 7' and weigh nearly 270lbs US. Do you shoot/hunt at all? 205.240.146.233 ( talk) 19:22, 23 August 2008 (UTC)
Why are "pro-paranormal" sources considered "unreliable"? IF I did not ask this, someone placing one may get (polite)outraged when some one else said that his/her source was considered "unreliable". Some sources are "Subject Specific" such as one that said that we have a lot of different aliens visiting Earth, like www.maar.us, or that someone had shot and killed Bigfoot and took the remains to a local college(I'm near a few of these local colleges). What of sources like that? Are they also unreliable? 205.240.146.233 ( talk) 18:14, 25 August 2008 (UTC)
sorry captain had the wrong end of the stick there - not trol though!! Bradley10 ( talk) 14:41, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
They are not nonsense! Surely this is the purpose of the reference desk - to find the answers of questions that are not on Wikipedia already. If you do not like my questions then you do not have to answer them, but they seem to me reasonable questions and expand the scope of wikipedia. science progress only through human curiosity Bradley10 ( talk) 13:16, 9 September 2008 (UTC)
yes hes only my fiance but i enjoy calling him my spouse or my husband. I guess it doesnt matter to me as much as it does to others.\
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I let others use my terminal. What should I tell them? 205.240.146.248 ( talk) 14:30, 10 September 2008 (UTC)
When I do, can you keep me honest? 205.240.146.248 ( talk) 14:48, 10 September 2008 (UTC)
How do these sound to you:
Anything I should know about Usernames? I am just trying to fit in here. 205.240.146.248 ( talk) 15:24, 10 September 2008 (UTC)
I'm NOT trying to "out you", anything like that. Were you trained in military intelligence? My family was in the military, some even served in US intelligence, especially in two really famous intelligence outfits. 205.240.146.248 ( talk) 15:29, 10 September 2008 (UTC)
Had to ask. How long? 205.240.146.248 ( talk) 15:31, 10 September 2008 (UTC)
Can you set that up? I don't think IPs could. The intent is that if I find a ill Admin, I could place this, with Wikipedia:Administrators in it, a small pix of a guy with a thermometer in his mouth, a ice bag on his (if a man)/her (if a woman) head, both templates stating that " This Admin is ill. If you need a Admin, feel free to select one from this list of available Admins"
Also, the ill Admin is to place this on his/her user page and talk page, it'll remain there until he/ she is better. I'll give you the credit for this one. 205.240.146.248 ( talk) 08:07, 11 September 2008 (UTC)
When I, others see someone doing a excellent job, be it you or even Wikipedia, I'll let you know that you have done a excellent job, same thing with Wikipedia. 205.240.146.248 ( talk) 08:07, 11 September 2008 (UTC)
Found out how to move in here. 205.240.146.248 ( talk) 08:34, 11 September 2008 (UTC)
I'm now officially here. Powerzilla ( talk) 08:48, 11 September 2008 (UTC)
That a mosquito can breed in a bottlecap? I have set one up full of water, and it was full of mosquito larvae. This also came up when the West Nile disease was all over the news. Powerzilla ( talk) 18:36, 25 September 2008 (UTC)
Did not know that. I thought I had caught some vandals. Appreciate the reminder. Powerzilla ( talk) 19:52, 25 September 2008 (UTC)
Someone gave me access to TBN, which is a religious TV network, and I have a movie that also depicts that sort of thing as well. Thought you should know. TBN makes all manner of references to the NWO, and how it will destroy those who are religious, incl. using the mental Health system. ("Diagnoses" to range from paranoia to delusions of all sorts, which is why some Christian sects don't like the mental health system at all. I also watch a lot of Law & Order as well.)I'm also near several churches, and you ought to hear some of these preachers as well, especially when Revelations is read from the Pulpit. Powerzilla ( talk) 23:35, 27 September 2008 (UTC)
I do apologise for that. Did not mean to do that. I lost a uncle. People do strange things when they lose family members. Powerzilla ( talk) 17:07, 29 September 2008 (UTC)
The micronation that I have found does indeed espouse the ideas that match those that the Amazons had - now have, since it appears that they're returning. Like I told someone else, I had to deal with law enforcement, and one of the things that I had to learn is dealing with evidence. The evidence regarding that micronation and the Amazons is that, circumstantial evidence says that the Amazons have returned, are returning, are attempting a return to this planet/ plane of existence. Do you think that is interesting, if not shocking? I also have conducted research into different materials and matters, since I am setting up a RPG. Powerzilla ( talk) 22:14, 1 October 2008 (UTC)
I have seen references of both British and Japanese military units being called "Amazons" since the units were all female. I can't find anything else on these quirks in history anywhere. IF I did, would that be "OR" ? Powerzilla ( talk) 20:33, 2 October 2008 (UTC)
This link citing about mars futur greenhouse warming is a rotten link. This has no content, nothing but a white-blank page with error notice on it. The version you undo on Formation and evol... I don't think anybody have access to that site.-- Freeway 9 1 23:37, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
Does "Greenhuose effect" always means increasing pressure of the atmosphere or not always. Because Mars is lack of magnetic field adding heat will not help covering the atmosphere. I doubt if Mars will ever become a blue planet. At first two billion years Mars atmospher may still be around, maybe won't change it's level, then next billion years the solar wind will wear it away.-- Freeway 9 1 03:44, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
I was also going to place some cites, but BOTH Wikipedia AND MY ISP went "off the deep end". On Wikipedia, I kept getting weird versions of it, then MY ISP went bananas as well. That (and you doing your job) is why I did not protest the block at all. Powerzilla ( talk) 23:40, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
This is all over the news RIGHT NOW. SO FAR, 14 US States are examining and throwing out voter registration matter due to concerns of FRAUD. Is THAT worthy for Wikipedia? Powerzilla ( talk) 23:40, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
Got two here. Someone else found these.
Are these reliable? One is a Canadian source, other is a extremely conservative source. Powerzilla ( talk) 06:05, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
Anything on mine that may be offensive. I have seen a few "offensive Userpages". Powerzilla ( talk) 21:21, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
I don't think he's trying to make a point. He's just brand new, and not familiar with Wikipedia conventions and policies, and is trying to do the right thing by discussing controversial changes before he makes them. I recommended that he start the discussion, he just appears to not understand much about where and how to hold said discussions. treat him nicely, he doesn't seem to be making a point or trying to be disruptive or anything, he just is brand new and doesn't know better. -- Jayron32. talk. contribs 21:32, 21 October 2008 (UTC)
I was only citing what others have cited, and that being of a medical nature, not politics. Powerzilla ( talk) 01:48, 19 November 2008 (UTC)
Some of these claim that the mainstream media, like the New York Times is biased, even slanted towards some agenda. Can Alternative media be used AS sources, given claims of that nature? Powerzilla ( talk) 02:49, 19 November 2008 (UTC)
Since someone has accused me of making politically biased matter in the Jeff Rense article, how do I report the attack? As stated, I'm not even politically active at all. I could'nt even attract ants to a pick-nick. Powerzilla ( talk) 03:11, 19 November 2008 (UTC)
What is a "linkfarm"? I have seen references to this matter? Powerzilla ( talk) 15:36, 19 November 2008 (UTC)
Also, how do I nominate a Admin to be a 'crat? A 'crat is someone who could make or break a Admin instantly. I'm thinking of having you nominated as a 'crat. Powerzilla ( talk) 15:47, 19 November 2008 (UTC)
Is it OK to have that listing of templates? Some look like that only Admins can use them. Found them lying around the place. Powerzilla ( talk) 22:57, 21 November 2008 (UTC)
I have found a "UFO story" in which a TV station has reported that a UFO was in the Sacremento, California area. Sacremento's TV 10 News helicopter (Air10) had got a UFO on tape. Link is http://www.news10.net/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=50924&provider=top. This is the only reliable source I have found regarding this matter. I Googled this matter (Google: Sacremento, California/UFO and you'll see what I've found). Powerzilla ( talk) 18:26, 24 November 2008 (UTC)
Found this. Was going to place it in the appropriate articles. See http://www.news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081224/hl_nm/us_police_er for more. It claims that the ER docs are treating too many injuries that result from police brutality. Powerzilla ( talk) 17:39, 24 December 2008 (UTC)
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http://www.law.wustl.edu/journal/55/109.pdf - Law says YOU can kill percieved and actual carjackers. Powerzilla ( talk) 20:35, 15 January 2009 (UTC)
As for police treating 4-F people as criminals. I DID meet these officers, and the sources for WP are questionable about this matter. Powerzilla ( talk) 21:37, 15 January 2009 (UTC)
I have a few pens that have LEDs in them. The truck drivers and police use these at night. There are pens that function as pens and as covert listening devices, and there are pens that are weapons, such as explosive devices, poison syringes, all used by spies, terrorists, guerrillas. Can this ref be restored? Powerzilla ( talk) 18:51, 21 January 2009 (UTC)
Done that, got a LOT of company links. Would use them, but I do not know if WP will allow this. The pens are a technical marvel, but the sources found are suspect. How can this be resolved for WP? Powerzilla ( talk) 20:48, 21 January 2009 (UTC)
I know that but my M.O.I.'s (My Own Ideas) need to be published because when I have an idea for a story and I like it, shouldn't my M.O.I.'s get published? Ericthebrainiac ( talk) 16:03, 5 February 2009 (UTC)
Look at what has transpired in The Love God? with Don Knotts and what his character, Abner Peacock, has gone through to get his ideas published. Ericthebrainiac ( talk) 16:03, 5 February 2009 (UTC)
Is that what you really want to do with me and block me for my M.O.I.'s? Ericthebrainiac ( talk) 16:03, 5 February 2009 (UTC)
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Yeah, that's exactly what happened. Sorry about that. » Swpb τ • ¢ 15:45, 23 June 2009 (UTC)
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Greetings. Our friend 69.228.145.50 ( talk) (Freewayguy) has returned to editing. When that happens, editors such as I generally have to sort things out afterward. On one recent occasion it consumed nearly an hour. I would appreciate your help in terms of putting an effective long-term block in place. (In the present instance he did something mildly useful in pointing out a duplicated link, but then substituted material irrelevant to the article). Thanks in advance. Hertz1888 ( talk) 03:51, 31 July 2009 (UTC)
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I'm confuse and need help now. This source about white-and asian said both Forign raise and US born Asian and white couples is 66% white male asian female, and the article said 75% I don't know if the sourcing is quite right. But This source about white-black didn't mention what the article said.-- 209.129.85.4 ( talk) 20:25, 3 November 2009 (UTC)
I see you have cascadse protected User talk:Neptunerover. As I see no reason for the protection to be cascade protection, it would appear that you did it accidentally. Please either remove the cascade protection from that page, or explain why you did it. עוד מישהו Od Mishehu 13:41, 16 February 2010 (UTC)
Hi there. Thanks for the note on my talkpage. I'd also like to extend my apologies to you; in re-reading my posts I think I was un-necessarily bitey in my replies to you. My irritation with Vranak should not have spilled over to you as it did. Sorry! Matt Deres ( talk) 03:39, 30 June 2010 (UTC)
I am concerned by your Intention to Block notice [3]. Please delete it as requested at Talk Ref. Desk. Cuddlyable3 ( talk) 17:09, 29 July 2010 (UTC)
Is there a formal process needed to become a ref desk librarian? Buddpaul ( talk) 17:53, 24 August 2010 (UTC)
Thank you for your very informative answers to my question at the Misc RD. Gandalf61 ( talk) 13:51, 9 September 2010 (UTC)
Hey, you took it personally? I wasn't addressing anyone in particular, just informing Belchman. But if you don't like it, I'll remove it. -- Chemicalinterest ( talk) 14:44, 28 September 2010 (UTC)
I don't know why some people are so touchy about grammatical things like that, even though they can disagree about politics or religion or education without suffering any spiritual bruises. Michael Hardy ( talk) 20:46, 28 September 2010 (UTC)
Hi Lomn - I saw your warning to NIM about his 'legal threat' to bring in Judge Judy. While it seems readily apparent that NIM is unable or unwilling to participate constructively in building Wikipedia, I would hesitate to treat his grandstanding as a legal threat. Judge Judy is a syndicated daytime television show (and its eponymous star) which purports to arbitrate trivial disputes between bickering and obnoxious complainants. While it has some of the trappings of a courtroom, it is assuredly not any part of the legal system. Threatening to call Judge Judy is more like threatening to call Jerry Springer or Oprah Winfrey than threatening to call a lawyer.
That's not to say that I don't think NIM should remain blocked indefinitely. Either the account is being used by a particularly dedicated troll, or the well-meaning individual behind it simply lacks the maturity to work with others in this environment — but I would hate to see a good block overturned because someone got confused about it being primarily due to a 'legal threat'. TenOfAllTrades( talk) 15:18, 12 January 2011 (UTC)
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Are you sure about your math? I get ( 0.27 / 0.73 ) / ( 0.15 / 0.85 ) = 2.1. Am I doing something wrong? (Do we have an article on such calculations?) -- ToE 09:44, 22 January 2012
I just now see you complained here [4] on the ref desk talk page that my comment about being blocked had nothing to do with you. You are right, it was aimed at StuRat above you who brought it up. I am not looking to reopen a can of worms, just don't want you to think I am some crazy bitch aiming nonsense randomly. μηδείς ( talk) 22:16, 14 October 2012 (UTC)
Okay, It's fine for me, I am sorry. Can I ask you something that I don't understand?, can a Canadian citizen get U.S. citizenship and mantain both citizenships? Thank you. Keeeith ( talk) 16:39, 4 December 2012 (UTC)
Thanks for your help on the ref desk. Thank you. Please reply on my page, I love to see the orange thing on the top haha. Only if you want. Keeeith ( talk) 17:25, 4 December 2012 (UTC)
Thanks for the closure, but every December 5 I am moved by the fact that I knew Robert A. Hawkins, and the question was badly-intended and was rightly closed. I truly apologize. Keeeith ( talk) 20:10, 5 December 2012 (UTC)
I'm sorry, I can't yet handle it well. Keeeith ( talk) 19:45, 11 December 2012 (UTC)
The question has been archived, but I added a note about why connecting to the "dead" car's chassis is best. -- ToE 19:37, 12 December 2012 (UTC)
Thank you so much for answering to my questions on the ref desk. You're awesome. I could give you an award, a barnstar for that I would but I don't know where are they. Thank you. Kotjap ( talk) 22:21, 2 February 2013 (UTC)
Why do unlike charges attract each other? I have asked this question to you because I know that you know the answer of this question. C. Walker19 ( talk) 12:08, 10 February 2013 (UTC)
As the next two responses were equally useless, I must assume you intend to remove them also? Or are you playing favorites. ← Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? carrots→ 19:00, 12 February 2013 (UTC)
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I have reverted your edit on the Ford, you have no business overwriting me. If you want to add back the material with which you replaced my edit, feel free to do so without removing mine. μηδείς ( talk) 15:54, 22 June 2016 (UTC)
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Thanks for your notice, but one link to an unreliable source (the matter is behind closed doors) does not justify the speculation by our editors about alleged criminal activity by Barack Obama. This goes to BLP next. μηδείς ( talk) 04:42, 25 March 2017 (UTC)
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