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Excellent. Unfortunately I'm a complete novice with this sort of thing, so I may have to play more of a supporting role for the time being. However, this seems like a really good project as many people are looking to get their userpages improved. Thanks for participating, and it's good to have someone experienced with userpages on board. Best, PeterSymonds (talk) 12:49, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
If you could fix one more thing, that'd be great. The bottom box on the page is a little wider than the top two. If you could make the three boxes line up, then I think it'd be finished. Thanks. Useight ( talk) 15:05, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
Well I noticed something on Misza's page about you being blocked. Basketball110 My story/ Tell me yours 22:19, 27 May 2008 (UTC) Note that this comment has nothing to do with wikipedia and I have not been blocked here,-- RyRy5 ( talk) 10:04, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
I left a response for you at Steve's talk page regarding your AFD question. Wasn't sure where you wanted the response at. Useight ( talk) 03:38, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
Thank you for your kindness. It has not gone un-noticed. Happy editing! — Ocatecir T 04:36, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
Please don't close AfD discussions before five days, especially given your history of lack of discretion. I see this has been a recurring problem: [1] [2] [3]. Daniel ( talk) 05:40, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
hello. I was wondering if you wouldn't mind redesigning my user page. I would like a model very similar to User:VanTucky- if possible with a predominately black background with white text and violet or royal blue accents. Thankyou in advance! The Bookkeeper (of the Occult) 09:52, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
I was looking at a bunch of random pages, and I saw helping GA articles is a good thing in terms of helping. So, I was wondering if copyeditors could nominate articles. I believe my cleanup of Larry Jennings was great, as the article was in serious need of help. Also, if I can nominate, would there be any advice on something I should change or add to the article? Just wondering...-- LAA Fan 22:49, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
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You have learned a lot from working with others, and you very well deserve this barnstar. I wish you well, and hope that you can be just as successful in the future. Cheers, and have a nice day. Basketball110 My story/ Tell me yours 01:55, 29 May 2008 (UTC) |
They seem to be fine (except for the couple of popups errors); good work. :) · AndonicO Engage. 02:52, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
All of the se pages can be deleted, too. The last two redirect to my Userpage. The new sig is under User:The SRS/Signature2 (DO NOT DELETE!), but is temporarily retired.
SAVIOR_ SELF .777 03:31, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
To be perfectly honest, I'm not 100% sure as to why the community forbid the links in signatures. Until now I've been satisfied just knowing that it did. Perhaps iridescent could provide you an answer. Cheers RyRy, - The Hybrid- 04:14, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
See here guys. It's considered disruptive. Not disruptive in an oh-my-god-we-must-stop-this sense, but autograph pages aren't encouraged in the first place (they do nothing to add the the project, they have elements of social networking in them), and linking them in a sig is unnecesary and unhelpful. Sig links should generally be to userpage, user talk, maybe contribs, something related to making an encyclopedia and working with others. Gwynand | Talk• Contribs 12:28, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
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Sorry for getting back to you so long after you asked the question, I just woke up. As for you !vote there, I think you did well. Your comment made perfect sense, linked to policies pages, and was a good call (they have since added 16 references to the article). A link to a reliable source would have made it an optimal !vote, but it was definitely a really good one. Well done. Useight ( talk) 15:19, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
Can you please answer the question I posted here? Mr. Green Hit Me Up Userboxes 18:20, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
Hi there, thanks for bringing this to my attention. I had no idea something like WP:SIG even existed. Although I will withdraw it from my signature for now, i'm not entirely sure I need to as the policy states:
"Do not place any disruptive internal links, such as <super>[SIGN HERE!!!</super>, which refers to an autograph page."
This seems to imply more to the capital letters and exclamation marks rather than the nature of the 'Sign' itself. But I don't know this policy well enough to argue my point so i've removed it. Regards, CycloneNimrod Talk? 00:07, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
i have retired. tell everyone.Retiring ReallySoon 00:36, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
You'll find that the project itself, is somewhat defunct, however there are many articles that need to be maintained. That's why I joined it. A lot of vandalism occurs on Pokémon-related pages, and as a die-hard Nintendo fan, I can't just stand around while that happens. In fact, the reason I took so long to respond to your comment was because I was dealing with a big edit war on Ash Ketchum. Anyway, I'd recommend, as a project member, to put some of the articles on your watchlist as a good starting point. Useight ( talk) 01:10, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
It's only temporary my dear! I'm working on some stuff then i'M gonna do some wikidesign... -- Creamy! Talk 01:50, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
Hello! I saw that you undid a comment on the Red Sox Talk Page, diff. I almost reverted. Although it was spam, I feel that you shouldn't undo people's comments unless they are offensive.
And you definitely should NOT REMOVE comments for simply being POV. That's not right. But this is more like spam, so I didn't revert. Just letting you know about removing POV comments on talk pages; I wouldn't. Beam 01:58, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
(nodent)I love the many responses, what a popular guy you are RyRy! As I said in my comment, it was because of the POV statement obviously. I agree with the removal, as well as removing spam. But to remove a comment based on POV is rediculous. I don't think that should ever take place. Beam 02:26, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
Accepted. Beam 02:32, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
I will write for the Newsletter. I have writing experience, professionally writing for an advertising company, specifically "columns" for newspapers. I also write reports as a Real Estate Appraiser. And, this is pretty sexy, I have had a Red Sox tatoo since I turned 18 (2002). Am I qualified or what?! ;)
Beam
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That wasn't exactly the warm response I was looking for. But, thanks. Beam 03:46, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
hi. i revised the frank luntz and I see you also revised it with respect to a false revision. I'm sorry if I didn't log in and make my revision name public as I certain that can contribute to the sense of bogusness.
i went on to log in and added playboy as a company frank did business for. As I worked for the company at the time, I had the opportunity to interact with him during meetings so I have first hand knowledge of this truthful fact.
thanks.
Mmaheras ( talk) 05:02, 30 May 2008 (UTC)MM
btw - happy bday. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Mmaheras ( talk • contribs) 05:09, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
Happy Birthday!!! Ecoleetage ( talk) 11:39, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
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Just wanted to stop by and say happy birthday! Cheers! - Diligent Terrier (and friends) 17:02, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
happy birthday and goodbye. Retiring ReallySoon 22:58, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
Sorry, I can't answer at the moment, I have a date, but I'll get to all the details soon. Useight ( talk) 01:30, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
"..and I decided to welcome you since your new here."
I think you mean `you're` -yes? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jcettison ( talk • contribs) 03:52, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
Ryan,
Best wishes and a very happy birthday. You're in my thoughts today. 03:57, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
Just dropping by because mine is on virtually the same day:) Roadrunnerz45 ( talk 2 me) 04:36, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
Happy birthday Ryan. I considered a cake, but you're probably too stuffed full of cake already ;)
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I like to take a gander at the Features and Admins section and perhaps take a look at a few of the other sections if they sound interesting, but I usually don't spend too much time on it. P.S. - What are you doing up so late? It's 2AM here in Moutain Time. Useight ( talk) 08:09, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
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I think a {{subst:uw-vandalism2|Camp Rock}} would be better than a test warning. I think testing usually goes to edits like "Hello, can you see this?", "Does this work?" or "I'm editing Wikipedia." I'd say use a regular vandalism warning on this particular one. Useight ( talk) 19:05, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
Ah, the pronounciation of my username. Its origin is actually from 9 or 10 years ago. You mentioned "Use-Sight" as a possibility, and that's what my roommate calls me sometimes, but it is in fact, incorrect. Iridescent brought up "You-ess-eight", which is also feasible, but also incorrect. The username of Useight actually originates from when my parents got their first Internet connection, oh so long ago, as I mentioned above. Unfortunately that connection was dialup, and AOL, no less (they've since moved on to Qwest DSL, so they're doing better now). Anyway, when they got AOL, they needed a username. After some thinking, they settled on Useight. This was due to their being 8 people in the house (both of them and their six children, of which I am the oldest). They thought, "Well, there's eight of us" and the username pronounced "Us-eight" was born. They have since had another child and have moved on from AOL, and "Useight" is now only used by me. Useight ( talk) 19:56, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
Not sure if you've been told this before, but use of resolved templates on the help desk is under debate here. As you're one of the people who use it most, I suggest you read the discussion, and comment, if you haven't already. Calvin 1998 ( t- c) 21:43, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
Hello. I noticed your request at WP:UPH. I would like to renovate your user page. Is that okay? I would like you to reply on my talk page. Thanks. -- RyRy5 ( talk) 21:38, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
The more I look at the more bland I think it is. Do you think you could come up with something original- that makes it look dark and mysterious? If not, its cool. I hope I'm not monopolizing your time on wikipedia. Happy editing! The Bookkeeper (of the Occult) 04:03, 1 June 2008 (UTC)
I'm honored. :) It's actually the same as a portal design; I'll have it for you in a sub-page of mine (roughly) by the time you wake up... or once I remember how this works, anyway. :P · AndonicO Engage. 09:08, 1 June 2008 (UTC)
(Outdent.) New message on wikirights. · AndonicO Engage. 13:58, 1 June 2008 (UTC)
I AM BACK AND I MADE YOU A NEW SIG. RyRy 5
Here is the code. [[User:RyRy5|<b style="background:yellow;color:green">RyRy</b>]][[User talk:RyRy5|<b style="background:blue;color:red">5</b>]]
HAPPY EDITING.Sexy SeaClownfish 12:08, 1 June 2008 (UTC)
ok. I just wanted to thank you.Sexy SeaClownfish 12:27, 1 June 2008 (UTC)*boohoo*
now i think i stink. you know what i will never make a sig again.Sexy SeaClownfish 14:08, 1 June 2008 (UTC)
Hi Ry Ry.
I noticed you do a lot of graphics type stuff, and have been helping users with their user pages all over the place.
I'm very impressed with your level of commitment.
I was wondering if you would help me.
I need at least 3 awards (designed and completed) for an upcoming collaboration/competition that I will be co-coordinating at the WP:AWC July 15th. I've had some help, but we started 3 weeks ago, and we still don't even have a single award completed!
This will be the biggest collaboration I've ever co-coordinated. Bigger than the Welcoming Committee overhaul, bigger than the Tip of the day project, bigger than the Help system redesign, and even bigger than the Main Page Redesign! This collaboration's goal is the development of over 200 key pages, and so I'm expecting this will be a huge event and exciting contest.
So it is critical that the contest have very impressive awards...
I need to find someone who is interested in using the GIMP. It's a free paint/graphics/photoshop-type program that supports building images in layers and (in addition to supporting the usual graphics file formats) it has its own layer-based file format, which is invaluable for supporting collaborative artwork. All the awards will have multiple images combined (one per layer), etc., the images are supplied by different people, and more than one person needs to be able to work on the multi-layer version of the image.
I've been learning how to use the GIMP, and it's fun (it's a kick ass program).
But July 15th is approaching fast, and I'm afraid these awards won't be finished in time.
I need your help to develop the images that will be displayed in these awards.
The awards will all be geography-related non-barnstar awards.
The first one is nearly complete, but I'm having trouble with it.
Here's what has been done so far...
I liked the globe in stand of the interlingual barnstar award, but the barnstar made the globe unusuable:
File:Interlingual Barnstar.png
So I stripped out the globe and barnstar, to get this:
I needed a transparent background, and all that took was to add a transparent layer, then select and erase the original background so the transparent background is all that was left:
File:Globe stand with transparent background.png
I then found a picture of Earth in this screen capture from NASA's Worldwind program:
I carefully drew a thick red ring around the Earth, blacked out (painted black over) everything outside the red ring, then made the black transparent, followed by making the red transparent, leaving just the globe.
The GIMP supports layering, scaling, and positioning, which makes it easy to add components, so I added the blue marble to the globe stand to get this...
Then I took this:
And added an alpha layer (1st transparent layer) to it and then removed the white surrounding the globe (leaving just the transparent background), removed the black, changed the white to black, and touched it up by erasing bits here and there, and adding a couple lines. Then I pasted the whole thing into the above image as a new layer, positioned it over the Blue Marble and underneath the rim of the globe stand and reduced the layer's opacity by a little over half. I also isolated the shadow and moved it to its own layer (so it can be easily altered), and I enlarged the canvas to accomodate the addition of another element (see below).
File:Blue Marble Puzzle Globe in stand.png
Now it needs a passport, laying on the same surface that the stand is resting on, while retaining the shadow. The words on the passport need to be readable.
Here's a passport I designed with a little help:
It needs to be added as a layer to the GIMP xcf file, underneath the shadow. Then the scaling, perspecitive, and rotation tools need to be applied to shrink and position it so that it is laying flat underneath the globe stand, at an attractive angle.
I'm not sure if recreating the passport from scratch would be necessary or not (the problem is that it's already at an angle which makes adjusting perspective difficult, and also the words might not be visible enough, and its right edge is a bit jagged).
Then the shadow will need to be adjusted to look right on top of the passport, and on whatever background is selected for the award. It'll be a multi-rank award, so I'm not sure yet what background or backgrounds will be used.
My question is, would you like to work on this project?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
July 15th is approaching fast, and I have two other awards I need to get started on (a medal, and a trophy).
You're good at this type of stuff, and so I believe you'll take to the GIMP like a fish takes to water.
Heeeeeeeelp!
I look forward to your reply with great anticipation.
The Transhumanist 23:32, 1 June 2008 (UTC)
I have commented on your talk page there. Useight ( talk) 02:55, 2 June 2008 (UTC)
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checking... RC-0722 361.0/ 1 04:11, 2 June 2008 (UTC)
Yes!! That's awesome, hope to hear from him soon! Master of Puppets Call me MoP! :) 05:01, 2 June 2008 (UTC)
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Excellent. Unfortunately I'm a complete novice with this sort of thing, so I may have to play more of a supporting role for the time being. However, this seems like a really good project as many people are looking to get their userpages improved. Thanks for participating, and it's good to have someone experienced with userpages on board. Best, PeterSymonds (talk) 12:49, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
If you could fix one more thing, that'd be great. The bottom box on the page is a little wider than the top two. If you could make the three boxes line up, then I think it'd be finished. Thanks. Useight ( talk) 15:05, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
Well I noticed something on Misza's page about you being blocked. Basketball110 My story/ Tell me yours 22:19, 27 May 2008 (UTC) Note that this comment has nothing to do with wikipedia and I have not been blocked here,-- RyRy5 ( talk) 10:04, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
I left a response for you at Steve's talk page regarding your AFD question. Wasn't sure where you wanted the response at. Useight ( talk) 03:38, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
Thank you for your kindness. It has not gone un-noticed. Happy editing! — Ocatecir T 04:36, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
Please don't close AfD discussions before five days, especially given your history of lack of discretion. I see this has been a recurring problem: [1] [2] [3]. Daniel ( talk) 05:40, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
hello. I was wondering if you wouldn't mind redesigning my user page. I would like a model very similar to User:VanTucky- if possible with a predominately black background with white text and violet or royal blue accents. Thankyou in advance! The Bookkeeper (of the Occult) 09:52, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
I was looking at a bunch of random pages, and I saw helping GA articles is a good thing in terms of helping. So, I was wondering if copyeditors could nominate articles. I believe my cleanup of Larry Jennings was great, as the article was in serious need of help. Also, if I can nominate, would there be any advice on something I should change or add to the article? Just wondering...-- LAA Fan 22:49, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
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You've earned this! You've ran into nothing but trouble, including many incidents that should hae "ended your time here" but you keep bouncing back, and you seem to be willing to impove your editing and contributions. For that, I award you this barnstar!~ Keep up the good work! Keeper |
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You have learned a lot from working with others, and you very well deserve this barnstar. I wish you well, and hope that you can be just as successful in the future. Cheers, and have a nice day. Basketball110 My story/ Tell me yours 01:55, 29 May 2008 (UTC) |
They seem to be fine (except for the couple of popups errors); good work. :) · AndonicO Engage. 02:52, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
All of the se pages can be deleted, too. The last two redirect to my Userpage. The new sig is under User:The SRS/Signature2 (DO NOT DELETE!), but is temporarily retired.
SAVIOR_ SELF .777 03:31, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
To be perfectly honest, I'm not 100% sure as to why the community forbid the links in signatures. Until now I've been satisfied just knowing that it did. Perhaps iridescent could provide you an answer. Cheers RyRy, - The Hybrid- 04:14, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
See here guys. It's considered disruptive. Not disruptive in an oh-my-god-we-must-stop-this sense, but autograph pages aren't encouraged in the first place (they do nothing to add the the project, they have elements of social networking in them), and linking them in a sig is unnecesary and unhelpful. Sig links should generally be to userpage, user talk, maybe contribs, something related to making an encyclopedia and working with others. Gwynand | Talk• Contribs 12:28, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
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Sorry for getting back to you so long after you asked the question, I just woke up. As for you !vote there, I think you did well. Your comment made perfect sense, linked to policies pages, and was a good call (they have since added 16 references to the article). A link to a reliable source would have made it an optimal !vote, but it was definitely a really good one. Well done. Useight ( talk) 15:19, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
Can you please answer the question I posted here? Mr. Green Hit Me Up Userboxes 18:20, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
Hi there, thanks for bringing this to my attention. I had no idea something like WP:SIG even existed. Although I will withdraw it from my signature for now, i'm not entirely sure I need to as the policy states:
"Do not place any disruptive internal links, such as <super>[SIGN HERE!!!</super>, which refers to an autograph page."
This seems to imply more to the capital letters and exclamation marks rather than the nature of the 'Sign' itself. But I don't know this policy well enough to argue my point so i've removed it. Regards, CycloneNimrod Talk? 00:07, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
i have retired. tell everyone.Retiring ReallySoon 00:36, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
You'll find that the project itself, is somewhat defunct, however there are many articles that need to be maintained. That's why I joined it. A lot of vandalism occurs on Pokémon-related pages, and as a die-hard Nintendo fan, I can't just stand around while that happens. In fact, the reason I took so long to respond to your comment was because I was dealing with a big edit war on Ash Ketchum. Anyway, I'd recommend, as a project member, to put some of the articles on your watchlist as a good starting point. Useight ( talk) 01:10, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
It's only temporary my dear! I'm working on some stuff then i'M gonna do some wikidesign... -- Creamy! Talk 01:50, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
Hello! I saw that you undid a comment on the Red Sox Talk Page, diff. I almost reverted. Although it was spam, I feel that you shouldn't undo people's comments unless they are offensive.
And you definitely should NOT REMOVE comments for simply being POV. That's not right. But this is more like spam, so I didn't revert. Just letting you know about removing POV comments on talk pages; I wouldn't. Beam 01:58, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
(nodent)I love the many responses, what a popular guy you are RyRy! As I said in my comment, it was because of the POV statement obviously. I agree with the removal, as well as removing spam. But to remove a comment based on POV is rediculous. I don't think that should ever take place. Beam 02:26, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
Accepted. Beam 02:32, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
I will write for the Newsletter. I have writing experience, professionally writing for an advertising company, specifically "columns" for newspapers. I also write reports as a Real Estate Appraiser. And, this is pretty sexy, I have had a Red Sox tatoo since I turned 18 (2002). Am I qualified or what?! ;)
Beam
02:38, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
That wasn't exactly the warm response I was looking for. But, thanks. Beam 03:46, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
hi. i revised the frank luntz and I see you also revised it with respect to a false revision. I'm sorry if I didn't log in and make my revision name public as I certain that can contribute to the sense of bogusness.
i went on to log in and added playboy as a company frank did business for. As I worked for the company at the time, I had the opportunity to interact with him during meetings so I have first hand knowledge of this truthful fact.
thanks.
Mmaheras ( talk) 05:02, 30 May 2008 (UTC)MM
btw - happy bday. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Mmaheras ( talk • contribs) 05:09, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
Happy Birthday!!! Ecoleetage ( talk) 11:39, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
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Just wanted to stop by and say happy birthday! Cheers! - Diligent Terrier (and friends) 17:02, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
happy birthday and goodbye. Retiring ReallySoon 22:58, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
Sorry, I can't answer at the moment, I have a date, but I'll get to all the details soon. Useight ( talk) 01:30, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
"..and I decided to welcome you since your new here."
I think you mean `you're` -yes? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jcettison ( talk • contribs) 03:52, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
Ryan,
Best wishes and a very happy birthday. You're in my thoughts today. 03:57, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
Just dropping by because mine is on virtually the same day:) Roadrunnerz45 ( talk 2 me) 04:36, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
Happy birthday Ryan. I considered a cake, but you're probably too stuffed full of cake already ;)
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I like to take a gander at the Features and Admins section and perhaps take a look at a few of the other sections if they sound interesting, but I usually don't spend too much time on it. P.S. - What are you doing up so late? It's 2AM here in Moutain Time. Useight ( talk) 08:09, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
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I think a {{subst:uw-vandalism2|Camp Rock}} would be better than a test warning. I think testing usually goes to edits like "Hello, can you see this?", "Does this work?" or "I'm editing Wikipedia." I'd say use a regular vandalism warning on this particular one. Useight ( talk) 19:05, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
Ah, the pronounciation of my username. Its origin is actually from 9 or 10 years ago. You mentioned "Use-Sight" as a possibility, and that's what my roommate calls me sometimes, but it is in fact, incorrect. Iridescent brought up "You-ess-eight", which is also feasible, but also incorrect. The username of Useight actually originates from when my parents got their first Internet connection, oh so long ago, as I mentioned above. Unfortunately that connection was dialup, and AOL, no less (they've since moved on to Qwest DSL, so they're doing better now). Anyway, when they got AOL, they needed a username. After some thinking, they settled on Useight. This was due to their being 8 people in the house (both of them and their six children, of which I am the oldest). They thought, "Well, there's eight of us" and the username pronounced "Us-eight" was born. They have since had another child and have moved on from AOL, and "Useight" is now only used by me. Useight ( talk) 19:56, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
Not sure if you've been told this before, but use of resolved templates on the help desk is under debate here. As you're one of the people who use it most, I suggest you read the discussion, and comment, if you haven't already. Calvin 1998 ( t- c) 21:43, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
Hello. I noticed your request at WP:UPH. I would like to renovate your user page. Is that okay? I would like you to reply on my talk page. Thanks. -- RyRy5 ( talk) 21:38, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
The more I look at the more bland I think it is. Do you think you could come up with something original- that makes it look dark and mysterious? If not, its cool. I hope I'm not monopolizing your time on wikipedia. Happy editing! The Bookkeeper (of the Occult) 04:03, 1 June 2008 (UTC)
I'm honored. :) It's actually the same as a portal design; I'll have it for you in a sub-page of mine (roughly) by the time you wake up... or once I remember how this works, anyway. :P · AndonicO Engage. 09:08, 1 June 2008 (UTC)
(Outdent.) New message on wikirights. · AndonicO Engage. 13:58, 1 June 2008 (UTC)
I AM BACK AND I MADE YOU A NEW SIG. RyRy 5
Here is the code. [[User:RyRy5|<b style="background:yellow;color:green">RyRy</b>]][[User talk:RyRy5|<b style="background:blue;color:red">5</b>]]
HAPPY EDITING.Sexy SeaClownfish 12:08, 1 June 2008 (UTC)
ok. I just wanted to thank you.Sexy SeaClownfish 12:27, 1 June 2008 (UTC)*boohoo*
now i think i stink. you know what i will never make a sig again.Sexy SeaClownfish 14:08, 1 June 2008 (UTC)
Hi Ry Ry.
I noticed you do a lot of graphics type stuff, and have been helping users with their user pages all over the place.
I'm very impressed with your level of commitment.
I was wondering if you would help me.
I need at least 3 awards (designed and completed) for an upcoming collaboration/competition that I will be co-coordinating at the WP:AWC July 15th. I've had some help, but we started 3 weeks ago, and we still don't even have a single award completed!
This will be the biggest collaboration I've ever co-coordinated. Bigger than the Welcoming Committee overhaul, bigger than the Tip of the day project, bigger than the Help system redesign, and even bigger than the Main Page Redesign! This collaboration's goal is the development of over 200 key pages, and so I'm expecting this will be a huge event and exciting contest.
So it is critical that the contest have very impressive awards...
I need to find someone who is interested in using the GIMP. It's a free paint/graphics/photoshop-type program that supports building images in layers and (in addition to supporting the usual graphics file formats) it has its own layer-based file format, which is invaluable for supporting collaborative artwork. All the awards will have multiple images combined (one per layer), etc., the images are supplied by different people, and more than one person needs to be able to work on the multi-layer version of the image.
I've been learning how to use the GIMP, and it's fun (it's a kick ass program).
But July 15th is approaching fast, and I'm afraid these awards won't be finished in time.
I need your help to develop the images that will be displayed in these awards.
The awards will all be geography-related non-barnstar awards.
The first one is nearly complete, but I'm having trouble with it.
Here's what has been done so far...
I liked the globe in stand of the interlingual barnstar award, but the barnstar made the globe unusuable:
File:Interlingual Barnstar.png
So I stripped out the globe and barnstar, to get this:
I needed a transparent background, and all that took was to add a transparent layer, then select and erase the original background so the transparent background is all that was left:
File:Globe stand with transparent background.png
I then found a picture of Earth in this screen capture from NASA's Worldwind program:
I carefully drew a thick red ring around the Earth, blacked out (painted black over) everything outside the red ring, then made the black transparent, followed by making the red transparent, leaving just the globe.
The GIMP supports layering, scaling, and positioning, which makes it easy to add components, so I added the blue marble to the globe stand to get this...
Then I took this:
And added an alpha layer (1st transparent layer) to it and then removed the white surrounding the globe (leaving just the transparent background), removed the black, changed the white to black, and touched it up by erasing bits here and there, and adding a couple lines. Then I pasted the whole thing into the above image as a new layer, positioned it over the Blue Marble and underneath the rim of the globe stand and reduced the layer's opacity by a little over half. I also isolated the shadow and moved it to its own layer (so it can be easily altered), and I enlarged the canvas to accomodate the addition of another element (see below).
File:Blue Marble Puzzle Globe in stand.png
Now it needs a passport, laying on the same surface that the stand is resting on, while retaining the shadow. The words on the passport need to be readable.
Here's a passport I designed with a little help:
It needs to be added as a layer to the GIMP xcf file, underneath the shadow. Then the scaling, perspecitive, and rotation tools need to be applied to shrink and position it so that it is laying flat underneath the globe stand, at an attractive angle.
I'm not sure if recreating the passport from scratch would be necessary or not (the problem is that it's already at an angle which makes adjusting perspective difficult, and also the words might not be visible enough, and its right edge is a bit jagged).
Then the shadow will need to be adjusted to look right on top of the passport, and on whatever background is selected for the award. It'll be a multi-rank award, so I'm not sure yet what background or backgrounds will be used.
My question is, would you like to work on this project?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
July 15th is approaching fast, and I have two other awards I need to get started on (a medal, and a trophy).
You're good at this type of stuff, and so I believe you'll take to the GIMP like a fish takes to water.
Heeeeeeeelp!
I look forward to your reply with great anticipation.
The Transhumanist 23:32, 1 June 2008 (UTC)
I have commented on your talk page there. Useight ( talk) 02:55, 2 June 2008 (UTC)
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First, create an account on Mibbit. After that, when you're on the Mibbit home page, follow/do these images. They will help. This image first, and then this one except you instead use your user name. Tell me if you have any problems or if your on Mabbit.-- RyRy5 ( talk) 03:14, 2 June 2008 (UTC)
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Yes!! That's awesome, hope to hear from him soon! Master of Puppets Call me MoP! :) 05:01, 2 June 2008 (UTC)