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Welcome back. I'm sorry I couldn't handle your unblock myself, Sceptre—I've been bogged under of late. I assure you it was not a deliberate snubbing. Best of luck with your second chance. AGK 18:26, 23 November 2008 (UTC)
Welcome back, my friend.
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I'd like some help in merging my talk page history (I'm a bit fernickerty [is that a word?] about it). Can an administrator please:
Thank you. Sceptre ( talk) 18:34, 23 November 2008 (UTC)
A quick note, you should remove the rollback and account creator logos/boxes from this page and your userpage, since both are incorrect-- Jac16888 ( talk) 19:32, 23 November 2008 (UTC)
{{ adminhelp}} I've just thought of this hypothetical: when I talked to tznkai, I only outright said FAC, but I implied the rest of the FA/GA area (FTC, FLC, FSC, FPC, FPoC, GAC, GTC, GAR, FAR, and TFA/R) too; some time earlier (back in early October) when talking to tznkai I said "TFA/R" as well (as I was going to be part of the DWME TFA/R had I been unblocked early). Would it be okay for me to edit those areas? Sceptre ( talk) 00:05, 25 November 2008 (UTC)
{{helpme}}
Hey. Can someone direct to FT2 that I wish to speak to him on IRC tonight about something (around 7pm UTC)? I'm in no hurry, but I'd rather speak to him sooner or later (it's partially an arbcom matter which I've spoken to him about not so long back).
Sceptre (
talk)
10:16, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
Welcome back! I was sad to hear of your ban, and was following your case with interest - but all that is over now. I'm just dropping a note here because I've put The Trial of a Time Lord up for GA Review, having noticed its A-class during a quality sweep. The nice Article History template on the talk page showed me that you have taken an active role in promoting this article to FA-class, and I felt you might like you to know that the article is being reviewed. I put it up for review because it was the only A-class Doctor Who article not to be a GA, and the new, more stringent A-class criteria require it to be assessed by at least 2 people, and a GA would help to assure of its quality. Hopefully, this GA can aid in the FA campaign. Happy Doctor Who 45th Anniversary! Thanks - weebiloobil ( talk) 20:33, 23 November 2008 (UTC)
Hi there. I would like to help you improve the prose for the article but I will need your help as I have not seen this series. Get back to me on my talk page so we can work together. Glubbdrubb ( talk) 20:39, 2 January 2009 (UTC)
Do you know how much suspense you caused the community? Too many admins (and former admins) are leaving, and we don't exactly wanna' lose you ;) — Ceran [speak] 23:14, 25 November 2008 (UTC)
We missed you. :) — $PЯINGεrαgђ 01:30 26 November, 2008 (UTC)
Welcome back! I've been away for a while, so I've no idea what all the drama was about... Anyway, thanks for changing "Cite serial" to use a dash instead of a hyphen - the began and end fields were looking off to me, but I couldn't put my finger on what was wrong. Also, I noticed you're changing the dates in the citations in "The Stolen Earth" to d-m-y format; just a head's up that you don't have to do that manually, that's the default for the template (lucky for us). No harm in doing it if you want to, of course, I only bring it up because I know there are still requests for comment going on about this date autoformatting/linking thing, so it may end up changing again in some way. (Although I hope not, I like the new format.) -- Brian Olsen ( talk) 17:29, 30 November 2008 (UTC)
Hi, welcome back. I don't understand your edit summaries here, and I doubt the editor adding that information will either. Rather than edit-war, would it not be a good idea to put a comment on the talk page instead? Thanks. -- Rodhull andemu 21:12, 2 December 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for highlighting this issue. I've looked into it further and I think there's clear evidence that a number of editors have been canvassed off-wiki - see WP:AN#Possible ethnic block voting in ArbCom elections?. -- ChrisO ( talk) 00:37, 4 December 2008 (UTC)
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Hey, someone's talking about you on AN. Gwen Gale ( talk) 12:23, 4 December 2008 (UTC)
You've been blocked until the 9th of decemeber. You have been unable or unwilling to keep to the promises you made when you secured the unblock. If you feel this is out of line you may appeal the block or respond here directly to me. Protonk ( talk) 22:14, 4 December 2008 (UTC)
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Just to get people's attentions: if you're going to apply a block, do it properly, and definitely don't hardblock an established user for incivility. Protonk, you've managed to block half of Be Unlimited.
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Ah, it's sorted out. Thanks. I still think this block is foolish (I mean, do civility blocks ever work?), but I'm not going to contest it. I'm sick of Wikipedia at the moment. — Sceptre ( talk) 22:41, 4 December 2008 (UTC)
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I haven't watched the last few days' events with regard to you, but this is not good. Whatever's going wrong, this isn't the way to solve it. Durova Charge! 23:21, 4 December 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for the tip. I think the sections are sufficient but I will have another look at them later. I don't have any of the games on me at the moment, but you might get have better luck asking User:S@bre as he was the one that wrote most of the Development section for Half-Life 2: Lost Coast. Gary King ( talk) 04:17, 10 December 2008 (UTC)
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Dear Sceptre
I have read the FAR you have stated on the M62 motorway article. You stated you nominated it because "it was promoted around a year ago, and standards can change in that long a period. I'm hopig to gain opinions on how to update it to today's standard." I think it is excellent that you want to ensure the article meets today's FA standards. However, in consideration of that reason, I believe the best place you should have brought the article to in order to gain tips on how to improve it was WP:Peer review. FARs are intended for the articles for which specific FA criteria concerns are raised. I hope you can see where I am coming from, and I suggest you withdraw your nomination so that it can get a more appropriate Peer review. On another note, I do believe the article meets today's FA standards, though I would welcome info on the article about future plans regarding the motorway. Thanks for reading. Terrakyte ( talk) 16:23, 11 December 2008 (UTC)
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Per your comment in your oppose vote, see here. Daniel Case ( talk) 00:55, 15 December 2008 (UTC)
Gloating is not becoming of you, it would be nice if you remove it and move on. Also, 03:17? You really need to get to bed earlier :)
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An editor has asked for a deletion review of Wikipedia:Village pump/ACFeedback. Since you closed the deletion discussion for this page, speedy-deleted it, or otherwise were interested in the page, you might want to participate in the deletion review. . Toodles! Jayron32. talk. contribs 21:40, 17 December 2008 (UTC)
Please don't try to force an AFD closed like that, especially after it's only been running for such a little while. In that way lies the path to maximal drama. -- Cyde Weys 22:28, 17 December 2008 (UTC)
Welcome back :) - Just to be helpful, I believe I'm correct to say that Arbcom votes are decided by a simple majority of those active Arbs who do not abstain, except for the vote on closing a case (which does indeed require 4 net votes). Cheers -- RexxS ( talk) 01:54, 20 December 2008 (UTC)
This is not a template, but it *is* a warning. Stop edit-warring on User:Bedford's user page, or risk getting blocked. He is using the phrase as a metaphor, as you well know. And your edit summary was inappropriate. You wouldn't like it if someone referred to your desysop in an edit summary; keep that in mind. Horologium (talk) 02:03, 20 December 2008 (UTC)
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As per your request, I deleted your Close Afd pages. Let me know if I did that correctly. Thanks. Hiberniantears ( talk) 15:28, 20 December 2008 (UTC)
Please give a proper reason for seeking to delete any reference to the Alexandra Burke version X Factor in the article. Saying "fuck off" is not acceptable. I suspect
WP:IDONTLIKEIT, which as you know is also unacceptable.
Ghmyrtle (
talk) 09:41, 23 December 2008 (UTC) PS - sorry I misread your edit earlier, but the same principle of
WP:AGF still applies :)
Ghmyrtle (
talk)
09:51, 23 December 2008 (UTC)
Hello Sceptre! I just wanted to wish you and your family a merry Christmas! May this Christmas be full of great cheer and holiday spirit. Again, merry Christmas! Ashbey 00:58, 25 December 2008 (UTC)
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I was trying to find a barnstar that you do not already have and I think that this might be the only one! It is for the outstanding achievement in article editing and featured content writing that is the masterpiece of The Stolen Earth. Of course, it was too long for me to read, but quantity equals quality, right? – thedemonhog talk • edits 09:42, 25 December 2008 (UTC) |
Hey K. I remember about twelve months ago, I talked to you about "Hallelujah", but other than that, my memory's a bit fuzzy (I know something about the lyric being scrawled on a wall). If you're not that busy, do you want to help out with writing the article? Sceptre ( talk) 13:38, 20 December 2008 (UTC)
Here's some source material to start with: [2], [3], [4]. Be sure to access them soon, as you can only view them for free for a short time. WesleyDodds ( talk) 04:46, 28 December 2008 (UTC)
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On behalf of the Arbitration Committee, Gazi moff 00:57, 29 December 2008 (UTC)
Hello, will you consider perm semi, as opposed to full prot of your userpage? It is the wiki way. Best, NonvocalScream ( talk) 05:59, 29 December 2008 (UTC)
Are you a rapist, or an idiot? an idiot who rapes? Someone who rapes idiots? At any rate, this piece of excrement appreciates your helpful informative post. Thanks much and carry on! KillerChihuahua ?!? 22:20, 29 December 2008 (UTC)
I'm really impressed with what you've done with that article, and suggest that you take it to FAC soon. I think it's GA passable now, but before you take it to FAC, you should check out the Doctor Who production material available: Doctor Who Confidential at Christmas, The Next Doctor Podcast, and Doctor Who Magazine 403 (and most-likely, 404) will all have quite a bit of information about him. Sceptre ( talk) 22:59, 29 December 2008 (UTC)
Give it up. I whole-heartedly agree with your cause and support it 100%, but with the current trend of "zomg keep it has sources" votes at AFD, you can't do shit all. You're just going to get more stressed out if you try and push; believe me, it happened with me. Sorry. Sceptre ( talk) 04:22, 30 December 2008 (UTC)
"Twat" is actually quite an inappropriate thing to be calling your coeditors. Sexually demeaning terms aren't tolerated in working environments, and they shouldn't be here, either. I've blocked you for 72 hours. - Nunh-huh 07:06, 30 December 2008 (UTC)
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I really don't see what the big difference is. "Twat", as it's used in the UK, is a mild swear word at best. Besides, it's 7am, I've been up all night. I'm just being a bit silly. Don't assume malice when stupidity will suffice. Sceptre ( talk) 07:16, 30 December 2008 (UTC)
Decline reason:
Seeing as you are treating this as a joke, it is evident you don't get why you're blocked. Maybe the break will help you understand that societal differences and time of edits aren't excuses to insulting fellow contributors wantonly. Titoxd( ?!? - cool stuff) 07:38, 30 December 2008 (UTC)
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{{ helpme}} Can someone post this on AN?: Regarding OrangeMarlin, that was hardly an insult. In that context, I was using it analogous to the word "dick". You don't need to get into hidden long-past grudges; sometimes a cigar is just a cigar. I left OM alone after he agreed to the parole, and only brought the matter up on ANI precisely because it's the behaviour he exhibited pre-parole that he admitted wasn't the best of attitudes. Maybe "twat" wasn't the best of words, but I'm using it in the context of "bleedin' idiot" instead of "fucking asshole". So as it stands, a 72 hour block for one non-insult and one relatively tame insult where I've arguably been provoked, even given past history, and with no-one just to point it out and say "dude, what the hell?", is way way overexcessive. As I wasn't planning on doing any major editing tonight—a book I've ordered hasn't come yet (why should it? It's Christmas)—I'll be fine with a 24-hour, or even a 31-hour block. But really... 72 hours is reaching into the bounds of punishment rather than prevention. Sceptre ( talk) 15:33, 30 December 2008 (UTC)
Hi, Will. I missed most of what went on here. May I offer a bit of advice? Use other words. Sure, I understand that intensifiers vary around the world — 'twat' is one that sets some people off. Use of such words backfires on you, so just dig deeper into your vocabulary; English is quite a rich language and I'm sure you can find ways to express yourself that convey your meaning without bringing the wrath of the self-righteous down on you.
You know some of my history here; look at any of my posts for the last four years and you'll be hard pressed to find any usages of hot-button words. Yet I've managed to express myself. I have been called uncivil a number of times, but no one's ever come up with reasoning beyond that they don't like my opinions. Opinions alone are worthless if the reasoning behind them has no substance (and everyone has opinions;). So, focus on the reasoning and don't shoot yourself in the butt.
Cheers, Jack Merridew 05:07, 3 January 2009 (UTC)
Sceptre, the path you have carved out for yourself will not do you any good. As a young Briton, you have much potential. Don't waste it on those who you dislike. Step above the system. Torment begets torment, strife begets strife. It has to stop somewhere, so why not with you? I am proposing that you stay away from Bedford and Die4Dixie and work towards becoming a trusted member of this community. Right now you are harming your cause more than you are helping it. Geoff Plourde ( talk) 09:16, 30 December 2008 (UTC)
Dear Sceptre,
Wishing you a happy new year, and very best wishes for 2009. Whether we were friends or not in the past year, I hope 2009 will be better for us both.
Kind regards,
Majorly talk 21:05, 1 January 2009 (UTC)
I've been here at WP for more than 4 years and don't remember ever vandalizing anything, why do you think I'd start now? Rogerd revetred my edit without any explanation, that's more of a vandalism. I added the category because I arrived there from the Thomas Ferebee article which is already included there. The only options were either to add the category to Tibbets' article or to remove it from Ferebee's as well; it was based on common sense to choose the former option after reading the article. – Alensha talk 18:20, 2 January 2009 (UTC)
Just checked it, Hitler isn't categorized there either, it surprised me even more... But I still think Wikipedia looks like a hypocrite when killers who killed 10 people are called mass murderers, and those who killed millions aren't called that. :( Can we at least include Tibbets in the "People associated with the Hiroshima bombings" category? Ferebee is there. – Alensha talk 18:34, 2 January 2009 (UTC)
You know, Roger, I still believe that someone who murders lots of innocent people is a mass murderer, whether you call it a POV or not. There is no gray area here, it's not like accidentally hitting someone by car. If not even Hitler is in the category then it's okay that this guy isn't there, though I still find it sad. But I don't buy that killing people is only a crime if international law says so. (Sceptre, sorry for hijacking your talk page to answer Roger, I just had to add this. I'm finished with it.) – Alensha talk 20:51, 2 January 2009 (UTC)
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Can you please clarify why you believe that "NFCC#8, IIRC, is/was specifically excepted from being a speedy deletion rationale"? I'd be very grateful if you would copy your reply to my talk as I rely on the yellow new messages box to see that I have a message. Stifle ( talk) 22:56, 2 January 2009 (UTC)
Would you mind revisiting this AfD, given the current state of the article and the sources provided for expansion on the talk page? Thanks. seresin ( ¡? ) 01:40, 3 January 2009 (UTC)
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Welcome back. I'm sorry I couldn't handle your unblock myself, Sceptre—I've been bogged under of late. I assure you it was not a deliberate snubbing. Best of luck with your second chance. AGK 18:26, 23 November 2008 (UTC)
Welcome back, my friend.
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I'd like some help in merging my talk page history (I'm a bit fernickerty [is that a word?] about it). Can an administrator please:
Thank you. Sceptre ( talk) 18:34, 23 November 2008 (UTC)
A quick note, you should remove the rollback and account creator logos/boxes from this page and your userpage, since both are incorrect-- Jac16888 ( talk) 19:32, 23 November 2008 (UTC)
{{ adminhelp}} I've just thought of this hypothetical: when I talked to tznkai, I only outright said FAC, but I implied the rest of the FA/GA area (FTC, FLC, FSC, FPC, FPoC, GAC, GTC, GAR, FAR, and TFA/R) too; some time earlier (back in early October) when talking to tznkai I said "TFA/R" as well (as I was going to be part of the DWME TFA/R had I been unblocked early). Would it be okay for me to edit those areas? Sceptre ( talk) 00:05, 25 November 2008 (UTC)
{{helpme}}
Hey. Can someone direct to FT2 that I wish to speak to him on IRC tonight about something (around 7pm UTC)? I'm in no hurry, but I'd rather speak to him sooner or later (it's partially an arbcom matter which I've spoken to him about not so long back).
Sceptre (
talk)
10:16, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
Welcome back! I was sad to hear of your ban, and was following your case with interest - but all that is over now. I'm just dropping a note here because I've put The Trial of a Time Lord up for GA Review, having noticed its A-class during a quality sweep. The nice Article History template on the talk page showed me that you have taken an active role in promoting this article to FA-class, and I felt you might like you to know that the article is being reviewed. I put it up for review because it was the only A-class Doctor Who article not to be a GA, and the new, more stringent A-class criteria require it to be assessed by at least 2 people, and a GA would help to assure of its quality. Hopefully, this GA can aid in the FA campaign. Happy Doctor Who 45th Anniversary! Thanks - weebiloobil ( talk) 20:33, 23 November 2008 (UTC)
Hi there. I would like to help you improve the prose for the article but I will need your help as I have not seen this series. Get back to me on my talk page so we can work together. Glubbdrubb ( talk) 20:39, 2 January 2009 (UTC)
Do you know how much suspense you caused the community? Too many admins (and former admins) are leaving, and we don't exactly wanna' lose you ;) — Ceran [speak] 23:14, 25 November 2008 (UTC)
We missed you. :) — $PЯINGεrαgђ 01:30 26 November, 2008 (UTC)
Welcome back! I've been away for a while, so I've no idea what all the drama was about... Anyway, thanks for changing "Cite serial" to use a dash instead of a hyphen - the began and end fields were looking off to me, but I couldn't put my finger on what was wrong. Also, I noticed you're changing the dates in the citations in "The Stolen Earth" to d-m-y format; just a head's up that you don't have to do that manually, that's the default for the template (lucky for us). No harm in doing it if you want to, of course, I only bring it up because I know there are still requests for comment going on about this date autoformatting/linking thing, so it may end up changing again in some way. (Although I hope not, I like the new format.) -- Brian Olsen ( talk) 17:29, 30 November 2008 (UTC)
Hi, welcome back. I don't understand your edit summaries here, and I doubt the editor adding that information will either. Rather than edit-war, would it not be a good idea to put a comment on the talk page instead? Thanks. -- Rodhull andemu 21:12, 2 December 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for highlighting this issue. I've looked into it further and I think there's clear evidence that a number of editors have been canvassed off-wiki - see WP:AN#Possible ethnic block voting in ArbCom elections?. -- ChrisO ( talk) 00:37, 4 December 2008 (UTC)
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Hey, someone's talking about you on AN. Gwen Gale ( talk) 12:23, 4 December 2008 (UTC)
You've been blocked until the 9th of decemeber. You have been unable or unwilling to keep to the promises you made when you secured the unblock. If you feel this is out of line you may appeal the block or respond here directly to me. Protonk ( talk) 22:14, 4 December 2008 (UTC)
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Just to get people's attentions: if you're going to apply a block, do it properly, and definitely don't hardblock an established user for incivility. Protonk, you've managed to block half of Be Unlimited.
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Ah, it's sorted out. Thanks. I still think this block is foolish (I mean, do civility blocks ever work?), but I'm not going to contest it. I'm sick of Wikipedia at the moment. — Sceptre ( talk) 22:41, 4 December 2008 (UTC)
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I haven't watched the last few days' events with regard to you, but this is not good. Whatever's going wrong, this isn't the way to solve it. Durova Charge! 23:21, 4 December 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for the tip. I think the sections are sufficient but I will have another look at them later. I don't have any of the games on me at the moment, but you might get have better luck asking User:S@bre as he was the one that wrote most of the Development section for Half-Life 2: Lost Coast. Gary King ( talk) 04:17, 10 December 2008 (UTC)
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Dear Sceptre
I have read the FAR you have stated on the M62 motorway article. You stated you nominated it because "it was promoted around a year ago, and standards can change in that long a period. I'm hopig to gain opinions on how to update it to today's standard." I think it is excellent that you want to ensure the article meets today's FA standards. However, in consideration of that reason, I believe the best place you should have brought the article to in order to gain tips on how to improve it was WP:Peer review. FARs are intended for the articles for which specific FA criteria concerns are raised. I hope you can see where I am coming from, and I suggest you withdraw your nomination so that it can get a more appropriate Peer review. On another note, I do believe the article meets today's FA standards, though I would welcome info on the article about future plans regarding the motorway. Thanks for reading. Terrakyte ( talk) 16:23, 11 December 2008 (UTC)
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Per your comment in your oppose vote, see here. Daniel Case ( talk) 00:55, 15 December 2008 (UTC)
Gloating is not becoming of you, it would be nice if you remove it and move on. Also, 03:17? You really need to get to bed earlier :)
the wub
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12:24, 15 December 2008 (UTC)
An editor has asked for a deletion review of Wikipedia:Village pump/ACFeedback. Since you closed the deletion discussion for this page, speedy-deleted it, or otherwise were interested in the page, you might want to participate in the deletion review. . Toodles! Jayron32. talk. contribs 21:40, 17 December 2008 (UTC)
Please don't try to force an AFD closed like that, especially after it's only been running for such a little while. In that way lies the path to maximal drama. -- Cyde Weys 22:28, 17 December 2008 (UTC)
Welcome back :) - Just to be helpful, I believe I'm correct to say that Arbcom votes are decided by a simple majority of those active Arbs who do not abstain, except for the vote on closing a case (which does indeed require 4 net votes). Cheers -- RexxS ( talk) 01:54, 20 December 2008 (UTC)
This is not a template, but it *is* a warning. Stop edit-warring on User:Bedford's user page, or risk getting blocked. He is using the phrase as a metaphor, as you well know. And your edit summary was inappropriate. You wouldn't like it if someone referred to your desysop in an edit summary; keep that in mind. Horologium (talk) 02:03, 20 December 2008 (UTC)
{{adminhelp}}
As per your request, I deleted your Close Afd pages. Let me know if I did that correctly. Thanks. Hiberniantears ( talk) 15:28, 20 December 2008 (UTC)
Please give a proper reason for seeking to delete any reference to the Alexandra Burke version X Factor in the article. Saying "fuck off" is not acceptable. I suspect
WP:IDONTLIKEIT, which as you know is also unacceptable.
Ghmyrtle (
talk) 09:41, 23 December 2008 (UTC) PS - sorry I misread your edit earlier, but the same principle of
WP:AGF still applies :)
Ghmyrtle (
talk)
09:51, 23 December 2008 (UTC)
Hello Sceptre! I just wanted to wish you and your family a merry Christmas! May this Christmas be full of great cheer and holiday spirit. Again, merry Christmas! Ashbey 00:58, 25 December 2008 (UTC)
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I was trying to find a barnstar that you do not already have and I think that this might be the only one! It is for the outstanding achievement in article editing and featured content writing that is the masterpiece of The Stolen Earth. Of course, it was too long for me to read, but quantity equals quality, right? – thedemonhog talk • edits 09:42, 25 December 2008 (UTC) |
Hey K. I remember about twelve months ago, I talked to you about "Hallelujah", but other than that, my memory's a bit fuzzy (I know something about the lyric being scrawled on a wall). If you're not that busy, do you want to help out with writing the article? Sceptre ( talk) 13:38, 20 December 2008 (UTC)
Here's some source material to start with: [2], [3], [4]. Be sure to access them soon, as you can only view them for free for a short time. WesleyDodds ( talk) 04:46, 28 December 2008 (UTC)
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Hello, will you consider perm semi, as opposed to full prot of your userpage? It is the wiki way. Best, NonvocalScream ( talk) 05:59, 29 December 2008 (UTC)
Are you a rapist, or an idiot? an idiot who rapes? Someone who rapes idiots? At any rate, this piece of excrement appreciates your helpful informative post. Thanks much and carry on! KillerChihuahua ?!? 22:20, 29 December 2008 (UTC)
I'm really impressed with what you've done with that article, and suggest that you take it to FAC soon. I think it's GA passable now, but before you take it to FAC, you should check out the Doctor Who production material available: Doctor Who Confidential at Christmas, The Next Doctor Podcast, and Doctor Who Magazine 403 (and most-likely, 404) will all have quite a bit of information about him. Sceptre ( talk) 22:59, 29 December 2008 (UTC)
Give it up. I whole-heartedly agree with your cause and support it 100%, but with the current trend of "zomg keep it has sources" votes at AFD, you can't do shit all. You're just going to get more stressed out if you try and push; believe me, it happened with me. Sorry. Sceptre ( talk) 04:22, 30 December 2008 (UTC)
"Twat" is actually quite an inappropriate thing to be calling your coeditors. Sexually demeaning terms aren't tolerated in working environments, and they shouldn't be here, either. I've blocked you for 72 hours. - Nunh-huh 07:06, 30 December 2008 (UTC)
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I really don't see what the big difference is. "Twat", as it's used in the UK, is a mild swear word at best. Besides, it's 7am, I've been up all night. I'm just being a bit silly. Don't assume malice when stupidity will suffice. Sceptre ( talk) 07:16, 30 December 2008 (UTC)
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Seeing as you are treating this as a joke, it is evident you don't get why you're blocked. Maybe the break will help you understand that societal differences and time of edits aren't excuses to insulting fellow contributors wantonly. Titoxd( ?!? - cool stuff) 07:38, 30 December 2008 (UTC)
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Note to reviewing administrator: please review the thread at Wikipedia:AN/I#Sceptre.C2.A0.28talk.C2.A0.C2.B7_contribs.29 and differences therein before coming to your decision. - Nunh-huh 07:24, 30 December 2008 (UTC)
{{ helpme}} Can someone post this on AN?: Regarding OrangeMarlin, that was hardly an insult. In that context, I was using it analogous to the word "dick". You don't need to get into hidden long-past grudges; sometimes a cigar is just a cigar. I left OM alone after he agreed to the parole, and only brought the matter up on ANI precisely because it's the behaviour he exhibited pre-parole that he admitted wasn't the best of attitudes. Maybe "twat" wasn't the best of words, but I'm using it in the context of "bleedin' idiot" instead of "fucking asshole". So as it stands, a 72 hour block for one non-insult and one relatively tame insult where I've arguably been provoked, even given past history, and with no-one just to point it out and say "dude, what the hell?", is way way overexcessive. As I wasn't planning on doing any major editing tonight—a book I've ordered hasn't come yet (why should it? It's Christmas)—I'll be fine with a 24-hour, or even a 31-hour block. But really... 72 hours is reaching into the bounds of punishment rather than prevention. Sceptre ( talk) 15:33, 30 December 2008 (UTC)
Hi, Will. I missed most of what went on here. May I offer a bit of advice? Use other words. Sure, I understand that intensifiers vary around the world — 'twat' is one that sets some people off. Use of such words backfires on you, so just dig deeper into your vocabulary; English is quite a rich language and I'm sure you can find ways to express yourself that convey your meaning without bringing the wrath of the self-righteous down on you.
You know some of my history here; look at any of my posts for the last four years and you'll be hard pressed to find any usages of hot-button words. Yet I've managed to express myself. I have been called uncivil a number of times, but no one's ever come up with reasoning beyond that they don't like my opinions. Opinions alone are worthless if the reasoning behind them has no substance (and everyone has opinions;). So, focus on the reasoning and don't shoot yourself in the butt.
Cheers, Jack Merridew 05:07, 3 January 2009 (UTC)
Sceptre, the path you have carved out for yourself will not do you any good. As a young Briton, you have much potential. Don't waste it on those who you dislike. Step above the system. Torment begets torment, strife begets strife. It has to stop somewhere, so why not with you? I am proposing that you stay away from Bedford and Die4Dixie and work towards becoming a trusted member of this community. Right now you are harming your cause more than you are helping it. Geoff Plourde ( talk) 09:16, 30 December 2008 (UTC)
Dear Sceptre,
Wishing you a happy new year, and very best wishes for 2009. Whether we were friends or not in the past year, I hope 2009 will be better for us both.
Kind regards,
Majorly talk 21:05, 1 January 2009 (UTC)
I've been here at WP for more than 4 years and don't remember ever vandalizing anything, why do you think I'd start now? Rogerd revetred my edit without any explanation, that's more of a vandalism. I added the category because I arrived there from the Thomas Ferebee article which is already included there. The only options were either to add the category to Tibbets' article or to remove it from Ferebee's as well; it was based on common sense to choose the former option after reading the article. – Alensha talk 18:20, 2 January 2009 (UTC)
Just checked it, Hitler isn't categorized there either, it surprised me even more... But I still think Wikipedia looks like a hypocrite when killers who killed 10 people are called mass murderers, and those who killed millions aren't called that. :( Can we at least include Tibbets in the "People associated with the Hiroshima bombings" category? Ferebee is there. – Alensha talk 18:34, 2 January 2009 (UTC)
You know, Roger, I still believe that someone who murders lots of innocent people is a mass murderer, whether you call it a POV or not. There is no gray area here, it's not like accidentally hitting someone by car. If not even Hitler is in the category then it's okay that this guy isn't there, though I still find it sad. But I don't buy that killing people is only a crime if international law says so. (Sceptre, sorry for hijacking your talk page to answer Roger, I just had to add this. I'm finished with it.) – Alensha talk 20:51, 2 January 2009 (UTC)
Some quick reminders and amendments
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Can you please clarify why you believe that "NFCC#8, IIRC, is/was specifically excepted from being a speedy deletion rationale"? I'd be very grateful if you would copy your reply to my talk as I rely on the yellow new messages box to see that I have a message. Stifle ( talk) 22:56, 2 January 2009 (UTC)
Would you mind revisiting this AfD, given the current state of the article and the sources provided for expansion on the talk page? Thanks. seresin ( ¡? ) 01:40, 3 January 2009 (UTC)