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Thank you for fixing the WashPo problem for Darrell Issa. The WashPo site used to redirect from the older WhoRunsGov links to the new Topics pages, but now none of them work. The CongLinks template should be changed and then each article manually fixed. You have to search within WashPo, click on Topic, then click on the actual Topic link. I can help fix them if you can get the template fixed. 184.78.81.245 ( talk) 01:06, 23 June 2012 (UTC)
Example: http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/darrell-issa-r-calif/gIQAaSzFAP_topic.html http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/{{{washpo}}} Collected news and commentary] at ''[[The Washington Post]]''
As I said, they all have to be fixed manually. Updating the template would just make that process easier than adding each new link outside of the template. And I'd put it after the similar NYT entry.
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Thank you from the DYK team at Wikipedia Graeme Bartlett ( talk) 17:59, 23 June 2012 (UTC)
Nathan2055 talk - contribs 16:29, 25 June 2012 (UTC)
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Thanks for the helpful comments at WP:ANI regarding Wineries, breweries and distilleries of New Jersey. NJ Wine ( talk) 02:49, 26 June 2012 (UTC)
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Hi Ryan, I posted a statement in response to your query. It's on the talk page of the proposal. :) Philippe Beaudette, Wikimedia Foundation ( talk) 23:45, 26 June 2012 (UTC)
Hi Ryan. I've seen you around for a while now, but haven't had the chance to thank you for your support of the community. I believe you were adopted by WTT some time ago. WTT is an admin I highly respect and I wanted to let you know that I regard you very highly also. Specifically, I wanted to thank you for helping that IP in distress. I somewhat follow AN/I but don't post there because I'm an IP. I watched that thread, and it seemed obvious to me what she wanted help with. It was obvious to you too, but WOW, the AN/I crowd totally missed the boat and were focused on her IP address for some reason. I saw you post several times what the issue was, but everybody looked past your posts, continuing to focus on her IP address. Anyhoo, I'm glad you took the initiative and asked a crat for a rename and I wanted to thank you for that. And since I'm here.
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In grateful recognition of Ryan Vesey's generous help to new users, and for being a damn good Wikipedian, I'm proud to award you with the Helping Hand Barnstar. You certainly understand that Wikipedia is about collaboration with articles and with users. The Wikipedian community needs to recognize your generous help with the project and its users. Thank you ever so much for being part of our project. Your efforts are very much appreciated. 64.40.57.126 ( talk) 05:26, 27 June 2012 (UTC) |
I did notice that something I did upset you. For that I am sorry. I think it is a misunderstanding but I'd rather apologize because I know you are sincere. Other than that I know I messed up again, I hope you will believe it is simply trying too hard. On the bright side I really have learned a lot this round, you will see. My76Strat ( talk) 19:11, 27 June 2012 (UTC)
No problem; sorry about the confusion. Ironically, I was trying to UNdo the change that shouldn't have been there (reclassifying it before an official announcement was made); I probably should have just cleaned it up entirely instead of mixing the old & new info together. — George Steinmetz ( talk • contribs) 03:03, 28 June 2012 (UTC)
PS: If everything above should have been a reply on my page instead of a post on your page, feel free to whack it, and if possible, send me the name of the page that describes the correct method of replying on my own page but still notifies you of the reply. — Preceding unsigned comment added by George Steinmetz ( talk • contribs) 03:06, 28 June 2012 (UTC)
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I've just turned Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Ryan Vesey into a blue link. How do you fancy having a go? WormTT( talk) 13:12, 27 June 2012 (UTC)
talk page stalker You'll be a great admin, Ryan, and if IPs could vote, you'd have my support. You have !voted in enough RfAs that I'm sure I don't have to mention this, but I will anyway. The unwritten rule of RfA is don't comment on oppose !votes. Some of the oppose !votes will be based on 100% incorrect information and you may want to comment. Please resist the temptation. Others will comment for you. Also, RfA is more a reflection of the community rather than of the candidate. Your RfA will probably not reflect the hundereds of hours you have dedicated to the project and all the good you have done. Instead, your RfA may very well reflect how critical the community has become. So please don't view it as a reflection of your efforts here if it doesn't go as planned. This is a much more accurate reflection of your efforts. Best of luck to you and thanks again for everything you have given to the project. Wikipedia is very lucky to have you as an editor. Kind regards. 64.40.54.164 ( talk) 22:06, 27 June 2012 (UTC)
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About a year ago I posted on this page to say that I looked forward to seeing a successful Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Ryan Vesey one day. I have just discovered the good news that your RfA is underway, and the even better news that it seems to be on course for success (87% support when I just checked). Of course there could be a late rush of "opposes", but I see no reason to expect that, and I look forward to your joining the gang soon. JamesBWatson ( talk) 17:01, 30 June 2012 (UTC)
Hi, Ryan, I didn't want to continue this at your RfA because it's too much of a detour, but the subject is one that is important to me. What about a system that allows an editor to "nominate" an article that is of poor quality, does not demonstrate notability on its face, and has been tagged for a long time? The idea would not be to delete it (I wasn't keen on your phrase "summarily deleted") just because it's of poor quality, but to push for improvement. Then, assuming a certain amount of time elapses without improvement that also establishes notability, the article could be deleted. In some articles, this process wouldn't be necessary because the nominator could do his homework and add sources that establish notability, but not all articles are amenable to easy searches, particularly if the sources are not online. In those instances, my suggested "process" would be useful, shifting the burden to other editors to establish a justification for keeping the article - and it would also eliminate the hostility I mentioned if such a process was sanctioned by the community. I'm speaking off the cuff a bit - there may a better process to deal with this issue. I, for one, though am disturbed by the poor quality of so many articles, and I'm not sure that better editor retention, even if successful, will fix the problem.-- Bbb23 ( talk) 18:36, 30 June 2012 (UTC)
Dear Ryan, I'm am the creator of the page Cempaka Schools . May I know why is my page under the Speedy Deletion Contest ? . Thank You — Preceding unsigned comment added by Adrianachew ( talk • contribs) 02:05, 28 June 2012 (UTC)
Dear Ryan , Thank you for notifying me . I have made some edit about the article. Can you tell me other mistakes in the article thank you =) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Adrianachew ( talk • contribs) 08:05, 28 June 2012 (UTC)
Hi Ryan , Apparently after I moved the page to the title " Cempaka Cheras School " I tried to search for the title in the search box but nothing appeared . What can I do ? thank you — Preceding unsigned comment added by Adrianachew ( talk • contribs) 15:29, 1 July 2012 (UTC)
I saw your nomination for Adminship (and have voted) and as I was looking at your talk and user pages, noticed your graphic header. I've been trying to figure out how to make one of those. If you have any hints, tips, links or other guidance you can throw my way, I'd appreciate it. Congrats on your nomination and thanks for all your work. I'll probably seek adminship in a while. I just started my own business, so need to get that going first before I have the time. Thanks. Vertium (talk to me) 18:43, 1 July 2012 (UTC)
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Thank you for your offer. My check is in the mail, when do we begin? Ankh. Morpork 15:14, 2 July 2012 (UTC)
Under current circumstances, I think that this TB is appropriate. — cyberpower ChatOnline 15:24, 2 July 2012 (UTC)
A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Youth Energy Summit! is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.
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Thanks for participating in my RFA! I appreciate your support. Zagalejo ^^^ 05:56, 3 July 2012 (UTC)
Congratulations. I added you. Please read the instructions there.— cyberpower ChatOffline 07:44, 3 July 2012 (UTC)
Hi Ryan, have you got any plans for the upcoming issue (July)? I'd like to know so i can fill any gaps (see the
WT:WWF for updates). Regards,
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Since this fellow stalks my edits, those of a few other editors ( User:Sean.hoyland, for example), and has been asked by editors not to cite on his page opinions about his editing which they no longer entertain ( User:Zero0000), could your course look at WP:Hound. And secondly, he has not understood WP:RS, as is evident from his query to me at Yanun today. I do not check his edit contributions, or those of anyone else. I would suggest he learn to concentrate on building articles that interest him, and not try to engage other highly experienced editors in frivolous disputes that are fatuous as they are tiresome, and distract from article construction according to the very severe standards some of us apply in our efforts to contribute to this encyclopedia's most difficult areas. If you think this suggestion unhelpful, please feel free to ignore it. Thanks Nishidani ( talk) 14:16, 3 July 2012 (UTC)
Thanks for the fix; I accepted it and then almost immediately accidentally closed my browser, so I had to load everything up again...anyway, do you have any idea as to what would have caused that? It was a completely automated edit, and I did nothing out of the ordinary, as far as I know. Nolelover Talk· Contribs 14:57, 3 July 2012 (UTC)
[1] Good on you. As I said at your RFA that looks heartfelt and honest. Pedro : Chat 19:54, 3 July 2012 (UTC)
I added some questions. And as you noted above that your recent comments may potentially affect your RfA, I asked a follow up question to give you the opportunity to clarify. - jc37 21:41, 3 July 2012 (UTC)
Here are some relevant sections to read: Wikipedia:FRINGE#Unwarranted_promotion_of_fringe_theories: "A conjecture that has not received critical review from the scientific community or that has been rejected may be included in an article about a scientific subject only if other high-quality reliable sources discuss it as an alternative position. Ideas supported only by a tiny minority may be explained in articles devoted to those ideas if they are notable.", also see the sections WP:PARITY, WP:ONEWAY. IRWolfie- ( talk) 10:28, 4 July 2012 (UTC)
Can you check my contributions with AWB again? I added more articles, and updated the old ones.-- Mishae ( talk) 17:29, 3 July 2012 (UTC)
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Hi! I just wanted to say that I Support your RFA and hope that it passes. Also, great answer to my question. I have seen many people who mess up on that and say that you can indef. an IP, which you can't. Regards, Electriccatfish2 ( talk) 20:54, 4 July 2012 (UTC).
Thank You Ryan Vesey for taking the pain to visit my page. In reality I am new to Wikipedia and need some help from you to get used to the editing languages. In reality it is true that User:Sohamjava and User:Sohamlive are profiles belonging to one person but unfortunately I realized that my account was also being operated by some other person so I decided to create a new account for me by the name Sohamlive. I need your help on how to redirect people from Sohamjava to Sohamlive. I hope that you will help this novice Wikipedian in future. Please leave a message. Sohamlive ( talk) 08:37, 5 July 2012 (UTC)
I'm sorry that my support at your RfA might indirectly result in sinking it, but if it does, then I'm sure you'll do just fine the next time around. Malleus Fatuorum 12:15, 5 July 2012 (UTC)
In my experience for loading pages; https://secure.wikimedia.org is better then http://en.wikipedia.org which is better then https://en.wikipedia.org. Regards, SunCreator ( talk) 14:18, 5 July 2012 (UTC)
Q: Explain briefly how a Higgs boson gives a puling its mass.
Oh! (Wrong room.) Sorry! Ihardlythinkso ( talk) 22:21, 5 July 2012 (UTC)
Hang in there. 18 hours left. Hope for the best.— cyberpower ChatOnline 14:15, 6 July 2012 (UTC)
Regarding this page, would it be considered appropriate to simply copy information regarding the incidents from other articles or does it need to be re-written? AutomaticStrikeout ( talk) 15:14, 6 July 2012 (UTC)
copied content from [[article name]]; see that article's history for attribution
. I'd suggest modifying that slightly to something like based on content from [[article name]]; see that article's history for attribution
. You should probably make a dummy edit so the first article is attributed.
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Dear Friend, user:Nentu is not my account.actually it was created by one of my friend.I will request him to delete the account if possible.Hope you will understand and please reply . Anurag Chakraborty 02:45, 7 July 2012 (UTC) |
Hello again, Ryan. I've been with the project (on and off) for about 9 years and I've watched hundreds of RfAs. Your RfA was, without a doubt, one of the most difficult I have ever seen. You handled yourself very well, with dignity and respect throughout the whole ordeal and is another reason that I have so much respect for you. You certainly have what it takes to be a great admin. I also see that your RfA has had more people !vote than any other RfA since Drmies in May 2011 (more than a year), so you've certainly made a name for yourself. I'm not sure how your RfA will close since it's in the discretionary zone, so I'll wish you the best of luck.
But I really came back to thank you for being a part of the project and for trying to improve it for all of our editors. People often forget that we are volunteers and that an RfA is a way of saying that a user will help with extra tasks above and beyond what they're already doing. I think it's admirable of you to volunteer to help with the admin tasks and I think your support with the adminstrative areas would be a great benefit to the project.
Anyhoo, I just wanted to thank you for your generous support of this project we call Wikipedia. All the best to you, my friend. 64.40.54.79 ( talk) 08:46, 7 July 2012 (UTC)
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Looks like you didn't make it. Cheer up, drink this and try again soon, potential is still there. Rcsprinter (articulate) @ 11:18, 7 July 2012 (UTC) |
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That bureaucrat made a mistake. You should've been promoted to admin. I know you feel disappointed so let me try and help that with this cheeseburger. I'm sorry you didn't pass. — cyberpower ChatOffline 12:04, 7 July 2012 (UTC) |
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Thank you for - in the middle of your RfA - addressing people and concerns in a personal manner, to quote you: "... never figured out how to say your name" (29 June)", "I don't think a 2 week block prevents future incivility any more than a 2 day block would." (3 July) , "Do you think we should revive the project?" (6 July) ! Keep reviving the project as an awesome Wikipedian! -- Gerda Arendt ( talk) 13:20, 7 July 2012 (UTC) |
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Sad to know that you didn't made it this time. Mark my words, you will be surely an Administrator one day. ♛♚★Vaibhav Jain★♚♛ Talk Email 17:08, 7 July 2012 (UTC) |
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I've been really busy writing an op-ed for the Signpost, contributing to a new COI essay, looking at duplicating the AfC process for request edits (though that may be beyond my technical abilities) and having some pretty lengthy conversations with users interested in the subject of COI, where I feel we're all learning from each other and finding good compromises.
At the end of the day though, the COI guideline is the front and center quarterback and the RfC was unproductive. I actually thought the guideline was fine, until I started hearing all the questions from PR people and realized just how confusing it is. I thought I would poke around and see what the chances are of us organizing a posse to go through it line-by-line and just improve/clarify (not drastically change, but just improve). I'd be happy to help out as a sort of representative of the dark side. Am I just shooting for the moon here in thinking we can organize and mobilize? ;-) User:King4057 ( EthicalWiki) 21:44, 7 July 2012 (UTC)
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For scoring position #5 (as ChrisGualteri opted out) on the June 2012 Wikification drive's leaderboard, I am proud to present you with this dandy Greater Working Wikifier's Barnstar! Congratulations! Like my singing? Ha-la-la-la-la-la-LA-LAAA!!! ( talk) 03:15, 8 July 2012 (UTC) |
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Thank you for fixing the WashPo problem for Darrell Issa. The WashPo site used to redirect from the older WhoRunsGov links to the new Topics pages, but now none of them work. The CongLinks template should be changed and then each article manually fixed. You have to search within WashPo, click on Topic, then click on the actual Topic link. I can help fix them if you can get the template fixed. 184.78.81.245 ( talk) 01:06, 23 June 2012 (UTC)
Example: http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/darrell-issa-r-calif/gIQAaSzFAP_topic.html http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/{{{washpo}}} Collected news and commentary] at ''[[The Washington Post]]''
As I said, they all have to be fixed manually. Updating the template would just make that process easier than adding each new link outside of the template. And I'd put it after the similar NYT entry.
![]() | On 23 June 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Barry Stuppler, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Barry Stuppler (pictured) submitted a $50 million bid for the Berlin Wall and helped create the California State Quarter in 2003? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Barry Stuppler. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
Thank you from the DYK team at Wikipedia Graeme Bartlett ( talk) 17:59, 23 June 2012 (UTC)
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Thanks for the helpful comments at WP:ANI regarding Wineries, breweries and distilleries of New Jersey. NJ Wine ( talk) 02:49, 26 June 2012 (UTC)
Callanecc ( talk) 04:25, 26 June 2012 (UTC)
Hi Ryan, I posted a statement in response to your query. It's on the talk page of the proposal. :) Philippe Beaudette, Wikimedia Foundation ( talk) 23:45, 26 June 2012 (UTC)
Hi Ryan. I've seen you around for a while now, but haven't had the chance to thank you for your support of the community. I believe you were adopted by WTT some time ago. WTT is an admin I highly respect and I wanted to let you know that I regard you very highly also. Specifically, I wanted to thank you for helping that IP in distress. I somewhat follow AN/I but don't post there because I'm an IP. I watched that thread, and it seemed obvious to me what she wanted help with. It was obvious to you too, but WOW, the AN/I crowd totally missed the boat and were focused on her IP address for some reason. I saw you post several times what the issue was, but everybody looked past your posts, continuing to focus on her IP address. Anyhoo, I'm glad you took the initiative and asked a crat for a rename and I wanted to thank you for that. And since I'm here.
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In grateful recognition of Ryan Vesey's generous help to new users, and for being a damn good Wikipedian, I'm proud to award you with the Helping Hand Barnstar. You certainly understand that Wikipedia is about collaboration with articles and with users. The Wikipedian community needs to recognize your generous help with the project and its users. Thank you ever so much for being part of our project. Your efforts are very much appreciated. 64.40.57.126 ( talk) 05:26, 27 June 2012 (UTC) |
I did notice that something I did upset you. For that I am sorry. I think it is a misunderstanding but I'd rather apologize because I know you are sincere. Other than that I know I messed up again, I hope you will believe it is simply trying too hard. On the bright side I really have learned a lot this round, you will see. My76Strat ( talk) 19:11, 27 June 2012 (UTC)
No problem; sorry about the confusion. Ironically, I was trying to UNdo the change that shouldn't have been there (reclassifying it before an official announcement was made); I probably should have just cleaned it up entirely instead of mixing the old & new info together. — George Steinmetz ( talk • contribs) 03:03, 28 June 2012 (UTC)
PS: If everything above should have been a reply on my page instead of a post on your page, feel free to whack it, and if possible, send me the name of the page that describes the correct method of replying on my own page but still notifies you of the reply. — Preceding unsigned comment added by George Steinmetz ( talk • contribs) 03:06, 28 June 2012 (UTC)
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I've just turned Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Ryan Vesey into a blue link. How do you fancy having a go? WormTT( talk) 13:12, 27 June 2012 (UTC)
talk page stalker You'll be a great admin, Ryan, and if IPs could vote, you'd have my support. You have !voted in enough RfAs that I'm sure I don't have to mention this, but I will anyway. The unwritten rule of RfA is don't comment on oppose !votes. Some of the oppose !votes will be based on 100% incorrect information and you may want to comment. Please resist the temptation. Others will comment for you. Also, RfA is more a reflection of the community rather than of the candidate. Your RfA will probably not reflect the hundereds of hours you have dedicated to the project and all the good you have done. Instead, your RfA may very well reflect how critical the community has become. So please don't view it as a reflection of your efforts here if it doesn't go as planned. This is a much more accurate reflection of your efforts. Best of luck to you and thanks again for everything you have given to the project. Wikipedia is very lucky to have you as an editor. Kind regards. 64.40.54.164 ( talk) 22:06, 27 June 2012 (UTC)
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Do you think an umpire's first career ejection is notable enough to be included on his page? AutomaticStrikeout ( talk) 16:56, 29 June 2012 (UTC)
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Your technical knowledge of the inner-workings of Wikipedia have been instrumental in getting this task force going. Thank you so much! AutomaticStrikeout ( talk) 21:51, 29 June 2012 (UTC) |
About a year ago I posted on this page to say that I looked forward to seeing a successful Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Ryan Vesey one day. I have just discovered the good news that your RfA is underway, and the even better news that it seems to be on course for success (87% support when I just checked). Of course there could be a late rush of "opposes", but I see no reason to expect that, and I look forward to your joining the gang soon. JamesBWatson ( talk) 17:01, 30 June 2012 (UTC)
Hi, Ryan, I didn't want to continue this at your RfA because it's too much of a detour, but the subject is one that is important to me. What about a system that allows an editor to "nominate" an article that is of poor quality, does not demonstrate notability on its face, and has been tagged for a long time? The idea would not be to delete it (I wasn't keen on your phrase "summarily deleted") just because it's of poor quality, but to push for improvement. Then, assuming a certain amount of time elapses without improvement that also establishes notability, the article could be deleted. In some articles, this process wouldn't be necessary because the nominator could do his homework and add sources that establish notability, but not all articles are amenable to easy searches, particularly if the sources are not online. In those instances, my suggested "process" would be useful, shifting the burden to other editors to establish a justification for keeping the article - and it would also eliminate the hostility I mentioned if such a process was sanctioned by the community. I'm speaking off the cuff a bit - there may a better process to deal with this issue. I, for one, though am disturbed by the poor quality of so many articles, and I'm not sure that better editor retention, even if successful, will fix the problem.-- Bbb23 ( talk) 18:36, 30 June 2012 (UTC)
Dear Ryan, I'm am the creator of the page Cempaka Schools . May I know why is my page under the Speedy Deletion Contest ? . Thank You — Preceding unsigned comment added by Adrianachew ( talk • contribs) 02:05, 28 June 2012 (UTC)
Dear Ryan , Thank you for notifying me . I have made some edit about the article. Can you tell me other mistakes in the article thank you =) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Adrianachew ( talk • contribs) 08:05, 28 June 2012 (UTC)
Hi Ryan , Apparently after I moved the page to the title " Cempaka Cheras School " I tried to search for the title in the search box but nothing appeared . What can I do ? thank you — Preceding unsigned comment added by Adrianachew ( talk • contribs) 15:29, 1 July 2012 (UTC)
I saw your nomination for Adminship (and have voted) and as I was looking at your talk and user pages, noticed your graphic header. I've been trying to figure out how to make one of those. If you have any hints, tips, links or other guidance you can throw my way, I'd appreciate it. Congrats on your nomination and thanks for all your work. I'll probably seek adminship in a while. I just started my own business, so need to get that going first before I have the time. Thanks. Vertium (talk to me) 18:43, 1 July 2012 (UTC)
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Thank you for your offer. My check is in the mail, when do we begin? Ankh. Morpork 15:14, 2 July 2012 (UTC)
Under current circumstances, I think that this TB is appropriate. — cyberpower ChatOnline 15:24, 2 July 2012 (UTC)
A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Youth Energy Summit! is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.
The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Youth Energy Summit! until a consensus is reached, and anyone is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.
Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion template from the top of the article. DGG ( talk ) 02:57, 3 July 2012 (UTC)
Thanks for participating in my RFA! I appreciate your support. Zagalejo ^^^ 05:56, 3 July 2012 (UTC)
Congratulations. I added you. Please read the instructions there.— cyberpower ChatOffline 07:44, 3 July 2012 (UTC)
Hi Ryan, have you got any plans for the upcoming issue (July)? I'd like to know so i can fill any gaps (see the
WT:WWF for updates). Regards,
benzband (
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Since this fellow stalks my edits, those of a few other editors ( User:Sean.hoyland, for example), and has been asked by editors not to cite on his page opinions about his editing which they no longer entertain ( User:Zero0000), could your course look at WP:Hound. And secondly, he has not understood WP:RS, as is evident from his query to me at Yanun today. I do not check his edit contributions, or those of anyone else. I would suggest he learn to concentrate on building articles that interest him, and not try to engage other highly experienced editors in frivolous disputes that are fatuous as they are tiresome, and distract from article construction according to the very severe standards some of us apply in our efforts to contribute to this encyclopedia's most difficult areas. If you think this suggestion unhelpful, please feel free to ignore it. Thanks Nishidani ( talk) 14:16, 3 July 2012 (UTC)
Thanks for the fix; I accepted it and then almost immediately accidentally closed my browser, so I had to load everything up again...anyway, do you have any idea as to what would have caused that? It was a completely automated edit, and I did nothing out of the ordinary, as far as I know. Nolelover Talk· Contribs 14:57, 3 July 2012 (UTC)
[1] Good on you. As I said at your RFA that looks heartfelt and honest. Pedro : Chat 19:54, 3 July 2012 (UTC)
I added some questions. And as you noted above that your recent comments may potentially affect your RfA, I asked a follow up question to give you the opportunity to clarify. - jc37 21:41, 3 July 2012 (UTC)
Here are some relevant sections to read: Wikipedia:FRINGE#Unwarranted_promotion_of_fringe_theories: "A conjecture that has not received critical review from the scientific community or that has been rejected may be included in an article about a scientific subject only if other high-quality reliable sources discuss it as an alternative position. Ideas supported only by a tiny minority may be explained in articles devoted to those ideas if they are notable.", also see the sections WP:PARITY, WP:ONEWAY. IRWolfie- ( talk) 10:28, 4 July 2012 (UTC)
Can you check my contributions with AWB again? I added more articles, and updated the old ones.-- Mishae ( talk) 17:29, 3 July 2012 (UTC)
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Thanks for providing guidance on the tabs and graphics. Much appreciated! Vertium (talk to me) 15:27, 4 July 2012 (UTC) |
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Hi! I just wanted to say that I Support your RFA and hope that it passes. Also, great answer to my question. I have seen many people who mess up on that and say that you can indef. an IP, which you can't. Regards, Electriccatfish2 ( talk) 20:54, 4 July 2012 (UTC).
Thank You Ryan Vesey for taking the pain to visit my page. In reality I am new to Wikipedia and need some help from you to get used to the editing languages. In reality it is true that User:Sohamjava and User:Sohamlive are profiles belonging to one person but unfortunately I realized that my account was also being operated by some other person so I decided to create a new account for me by the name Sohamlive. I need your help on how to redirect people from Sohamjava to Sohamlive. I hope that you will help this novice Wikipedian in future. Please leave a message. Sohamlive ( talk) 08:37, 5 July 2012 (UTC)
I'm sorry that my support at your RfA might indirectly result in sinking it, but if it does, then I'm sure you'll do just fine the next time around. Malleus Fatuorum 12:15, 5 July 2012 (UTC)
In my experience for loading pages; https://secure.wikimedia.org is better then http://en.wikipedia.org which is better then https://en.wikipedia.org. Regards, SunCreator ( talk) 14:18, 5 July 2012 (UTC)
Q: Explain briefly how a Higgs boson gives a puling its mass.
Oh! (Wrong room.) Sorry! Ihardlythinkso ( talk) 22:21, 5 July 2012 (UTC)
Hang in there. 18 hours left. Hope for the best.— cyberpower ChatOnline 14:15, 6 July 2012 (UTC)
Regarding this page, would it be considered appropriate to simply copy information regarding the incidents from other articles or does it need to be re-written? AutomaticStrikeout ( talk) 15:14, 6 July 2012 (UTC)
copied content from [[article name]]; see that article's history for attribution
. I'd suggest modifying that slightly to something like based on content from [[article name]]; see that article's history for attribution
. You should probably make a dummy edit so the first article is attributed.
Ryan
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Dear Friend, user:Nentu is not my account.actually it was created by one of my friend.I will request him to delete the account if possible.Hope you will understand and please reply . Anurag Chakraborty 02:45, 7 July 2012 (UTC) |
Hello again, Ryan. I've been with the project (on and off) for about 9 years and I've watched hundreds of RfAs. Your RfA was, without a doubt, one of the most difficult I have ever seen. You handled yourself very well, with dignity and respect throughout the whole ordeal and is another reason that I have so much respect for you. You certainly have what it takes to be a great admin. I also see that your RfA has had more people !vote than any other RfA since Drmies in May 2011 (more than a year), so you've certainly made a name for yourself. I'm not sure how your RfA will close since it's in the discretionary zone, so I'll wish you the best of luck.
But I really came back to thank you for being a part of the project and for trying to improve it for all of our editors. People often forget that we are volunteers and that an RfA is a way of saying that a user will help with extra tasks above and beyond what they're already doing. I think it's admirable of you to volunteer to help with the admin tasks and I think your support with the adminstrative areas would be a great benefit to the project.
Anyhoo, I just wanted to thank you for your generous support of this project we call Wikipedia. All the best to you, my friend. 64.40.54.79 ( talk) 08:46, 7 July 2012 (UTC)
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Looks like you didn't make it. Cheer up, drink this and try again soon, potential is still there. Rcsprinter (articulate) @ 11:18, 7 July 2012 (UTC) |
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That bureaucrat made a mistake. You should've been promoted to admin. I know you feel disappointed so let me try and help that with this cheeseburger. I'm sorry you didn't pass. — cyberpower ChatOffline 12:04, 7 July 2012 (UTC) |
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Thank you for - in the middle of your RfA - addressing people and concerns in a personal manner, to quote you: "... never figured out how to say your name" (29 June)", "I don't think a 2 week block prevents future incivility any more than a 2 day block would." (3 July) , "Do you think we should revive the project?" (6 July) ! Keep reviving the project as an awesome Wikipedian! -- Gerda Arendt ( talk) 13:20, 7 July 2012 (UTC) |
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Sad to know that you didn't made it this time. Mark my words, you will be surely an Administrator one day. ♛♚★Vaibhav Jain★♚♛ Talk Email 17:08, 7 July 2012 (UTC) |
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I've been really busy writing an op-ed for the Signpost, contributing to a new COI essay, looking at duplicating the AfC process for request edits (though that may be beyond my technical abilities) and having some pretty lengthy conversations with users interested in the subject of COI, where I feel we're all learning from each other and finding good compromises.
At the end of the day though, the COI guideline is the front and center quarterback and the RfC was unproductive. I actually thought the guideline was fine, until I started hearing all the questions from PR people and realized just how confusing it is. I thought I would poke around and see what the chances are of us organizing a posse to go through it line-by-line and just improve/clarify (not drastically change, but just improve). I'd be happy to help out as a sort of representative of the dark side. Am I just shooting for the moon here in thinking we can organize and mobilize? ;-) User:King4057 ( EthicalWiki) 21:44, 7 July 2012 (UTC)
{{
ESp|?}}
could be used, but I feel like it would be better to have COI specific ones. It might also be useful to word {{
Request edit}} like {{
Edit semi-protected}} to make sure they are aware. I'll probably be bold later tonight and modify the wording.
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For scoring position #5 (as ChrisGualteri opted out) on the June 2012 Wikification drive's leaderboard, I am proud to present you with this dandy Greater Working Wikifier's Barnstar! Congratulations! Like my singing? Ha-la-la-la-la-la-LA-LAAA!!! ( talk) 03:15, 8 July 2012 (UTC) |
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For wikifying 51 articles during the drive, I also present you with this bronze wikification barnstar. Well done! :) Like my singing? Ha-la-la-la-la-la-LA-LAAA!!! ( talk) 03:15, 8 July 2012 (UTC) |