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The Admin's Barnstar | |
Ugh... Arcandam just walked right into that one. Don't let them get you down; looking at just some of what was posted I can safely say that was a good block! Barts1a / Talk to me / Help me improve 08:40, 9 August 2012 (UTC) |
Is there any lead as to who was impersonating me and Androzaniamy?— cyberpower ChatOnline 11:21, 9 August 2012 (UTC)
On an entirely different subject, have there been any major changes in policy, major decisions, or other noteworthy changes that I should be aware of since the end of June? I had to be away to focus on college work (23 credit hours in engineering...grr!), and hadn't really followed things here. Thanks! Reaper Eternal ( talk) 12:21, 9 August 2012 (UTC)
One change I've been thinking of since I had my RfA was to slightly increase the number of mandatory questions. That would be in a hope to add a few questions used to show knowledge in policy. This could give editors some time to think about their response and help inform !voters. Otherwise, the candidates get bombarded with questions that they are expected to answer at least somewhat quickly. This increases the stress on the candidate. We couldn't use the same question every time, so here is my idea. A list of questions could be created, each with it's own page. That page would go into the category Category:RfA policy questions. When you preloaded the RfA nom, one or two of those questions would be substituted. Any thoughts? Ryan Vesey 13:15, 9 August 2012 (UTC)
Am I doing this correctly?-- Gilderien Chat| List of good deeds 19:08, 3 August 2012 (UTC)
Some of the text in the "About Me" section is covered by your userboxes, along with the "Edit" links for each individual section. - Neutralhomer • Talk • 13:32, 9 August 2012 (UTC)
This table took ages to set up but is as small as i can get it without messing up the way it spaces everything out. Could you get just the "model" column smaller without making the rest smaller? There's no rush for this. Thanks ツ Jenova 20 ( email) 15:46, 9 August 2012 (UTC)
And your new userpage is nice, but i have to point out the big "Talk" box above your "About me" section doesn't look good at all. Thanks ツ Jenova 20 ( email) 15:50, 9 August 2012 (UTC)
And to prove bad things come in threes...can i also request a rename of File:A black & tan Pomeranian thats losted an eye due to an infection.JPG to something more "English" or have you point me in the right direction to get that done. Thanks ツ Jenova 20 ( email) 18:06, 9 August 2012 (UTC)
Hi Worm,
Can I learn programming from you? What language do you use? I signed up an online course with EdX to learning computer science and programming. Can you help me separate my conjunctive twins in my award section? -- RexRowan Talk 10:33, 10 August 2012 (UTC)
Hi Worm, me and Rowan prepared 3 extra questions for each of the 9 questions of the Five Pillars Test. When you're less busy, let me know, se we can randomise. I worked out that can give us almost 20000 configurations. Adam Mugliston Talk 15:04, 10 August 2012 (UTC)
Well let me present my situation to you and we'll see:
8 months ago I bought my Mac. I already had my iPhone for a year and a half then and previously it was synced to my now knackered Windows Dell. I was warned that if I sync my phone to my Mac I would lose all content from the Dell. I have never been able to move all the music and apps and everything over and so the only source of it is my phone. I would like to add some more songs for my holiday, put do not want to pay the £1 a song, which I have been doing so far to avoid syncing. I have a free source, which can download to my Mac, but to get the music to my phone would require syncing to my Mac. If I do that, I lose most apps and most music. Is there any way I can solve this? Adam Mugliston Talk 19:12, 10 August 2012 (UTC)
Thanks for the link Worm, I'll have a look. We mean to get a back up, but they're so expensive. Adam Mugliston Talk 20:09, 10 August 2012 (UTC)
The da Vinci Barnstar | ||
Thank you for separating my conjunctive twins. RexRowan Talk 18:13, 10 August 2012 (UTC) |
Hi Worm, I got the newest Arkham Asylum disk, but my pc is not fast enough to play it. You want it? -- RexRowan Talk 19:01, 11 August 2012 (UTC)
This is my 1st time.... creating a Wikipedia Page.
Could you please look at the page I have created and give me some feedback....about how it makes you feel as a more experienced Wikipedian ?
http://en.wikipedia.org/?title=User:LauraRoach360/this_is_my_subpage&pe=1& — Preceding
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LauraRenee360 (
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Thanks for all your help, Worm....I will picture you as the young Gary Oldman in the movie 'the wall'
On my page Mary-Russell Ferrell Colton is part of the group
The Philadelphia Ten see link: {{wiki/Philadelphia_Ten}}
This conection helps to create notariety...but for some reason even though her long 'l' filled name is listed as one of the origanal founding members....it is not creating the happy blue link. But more the utterly dissappointing red link.....why ?
(Laura R. Roach 23:18, 11 August 2012 (UTC))
It is the gift of the apple of knowledge.... go ahead let us eat of the apple of knowledge together.
Hey Dave! Can you please come up with a name for the NAS for NPP? Also, I found a pretty funny new article yesterday about a non-notable teenager (I tagged it as an A7 and it was later deleted). The funny thing was that the article had a fake protection lock symbol and a fake GA symbol, too! Best, Electric Catfish 20:58, 9 August 2012 (UTC).
Thanks. Also, please note than Kudpung was wrong on one, and it was deleted as per A7, even though Kudpung thought a G3 or a G10 would be better. Anyways, I was very eager to try out the new page triage system. Best, Electric Catfish 14:44, 10 August 2012 (UTC).
This article in a pretty bad state and I wanted to improve it a bit, probably a GA soon as not much can be added (needs a lot of overhaul anyways). Somehow, I'm here struggling to find references for it as well as not getting much info (I've got some pages bookmarked which have good facts about the song as I think I'll start my work on this next week). I was thinking if we could collaborate for this article? I've done it once in past and it was pretty good experience; I worked with Yunshui to help promote my hometown to GA status. It was time when I was new to content creation and his help was much needed. It is not that I can't do with LOTAG, but it'll take more time for me to get it ready for a GA. Your interests are as far as I see in edible articles or Doom Bar, and haven't been in content work since long. If you were wishing to make a come back soon, I needed help there. Cheers! TheSpecialUser TSU 13:18, 10 August 2012 (UTC)
Now you've got adoptees closing RFA's after less than 30 minutes, and refusing to correct their closes? dangerous panda 23:23, 10 August 2012 (UTC)
Hi Dave, can you or a stapler sort a rename for File:Birmingham Bulls Football Club Shirt.jpg before it is moved to the commons? It should actually be called File:Birmingham Blaze Football Club Shirt.jpg - Bulls are the Rugby team, while Blaze is the football team. I mixed them up. Thanks ツ Jenova 20 ( email) 09:03, 13 August 2012 (UTC)
Don't know if I still have a private talk page with you. (I need a sanity check, quick!) Or can I email you? MathewTownsend ( talk) 15:03, 13 August 2012 (UTC)
Not sure how urls work in email. MathewTownsend ( talk) 15:44, 13 August 2012 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar | |
For all of the help that you have given me recently. I greatly appreciate it and it's great to have you as my mentor! Thank you! Electric Catfish 00:13, 14 August 2012 (UTC) |
Hi Dave. Could you chime in here please? Kudpung กุดผึ้ง ( talk) 13:13, 14 August 2012 (UTC)
Hi Dave! When I was on NPP today, I encountered an unsourced BLP. I googled it and couldn't find any reliable sources so I BLP-PRODed it. The author than reverted me citing IAR here. Is this the proper application of IAR? Thanks, Electric Catfish 16:13, 12 August 2012 (UTC).
The Brilliant Idea Barnstar | |
For your great proposal on WT: CVUA! Electric Catfish 20:50, 14 August 2012 (UTC) |
Hi Dave! You requested me not to make closures at PERM/C. I respect your request, but I'd like to clarify a bit about the situation there. First of all, Armbrust has been handling things there for a while. I asked him if I could join him and he told me what to do. Anyways, most of the requests can be answered by using one of our templates. If the user requests to edit semi-protected pages, you respond with a template that tells him to use the {{ Edit semi-protected}} template. If they request to upload a file, you direct them to FFU. If they request to upload an image, you template them asking them what the copyright status is. You also template them if they request to upload a free image and the template directs them to Comons. Anyways, some of the templates contain the {{ not done}} template within them. Working at confirmed has nothing to do with my future RfA, but as my mentor, you have my best interests in mind. Now that I have clarified my position, please tell me what to do. Thank you again, Electric Catfish 20:46, 13 August 2012 (UTC).
Ryan, you're totally right here. I joined this project with the sole intention of building an encyclopedia. I've been involved in some maintenance tasks recently and I've greatly enjoyed it. I've also realized that having the sysop tools enabled on my account would be quite useful. Anyways, I'm going to do what I enjoy and the time will come for adminship at some point. Electric Catfish 22:36, 13 August 2012 (UTC)
Hey Catfish. Thanks for getting back to me on this. I really do feel that it'd be best you kept away from administrative areas of wikipedia, at least for the time being. I'm not criticising the actual decisions you've made, I haven't looked into them, but I would like to see you confirming that you have a good solid knowledge of the basics before moving on. It's just part of my mentoring style. As I said, I don't mind you making comments at those areas, but I'd suggest no template usage, no suggestions of closure - even if it's clear cut and right. My plan for mentoring you is to go through my course, then discuss with you which admin area you'd like to look at, one at a time. As for RfA... Armbrust, whilst he's doing a perfectly good job, has two unsuccessful RfAs under his belt... perhaps not necessarily to best person to follow if RfA is an end goal. Finally, regarding my #4 at CVUA.... Magic Formula. Anti-vandalism + NPP is fine for the administrative work, but it's important you get it right rather than do lots. You still have to hit the "Content Creation" and "Working Well With Others" sections. I've had my eye on your umpire, though I haven't commented yet! WormTT( talk) 11:37, 14 August 2012 (UTC)
Looks like I opened a can of worms (pun). I hope they will take the advice and suggestions on board and that everything works out fine. Generally they are doing a good job in the best of GF. I'm rather concerned at the thought of their members wanting to instruct NPPers though, but I'm more than confident that you will be able to pull it off. Perhaps we need a board of instructors and mentors - with full hierarchy and bureaucracy of course :) I'm just wondering where this leaves me with my training video which is on hold until the NPF is perfected. Kudpung กุดผึ้ง ( talk) 01:47, 15 August 2012 (UTC)
BTW: Any idea why EC has been banned from the CVU's IRC channel? Kudpung กุดผึ้ง ( talk) 02:02, 15 August 2012 (UTC)
Our company is currently developing licenced live streaming software for European TV channels in Thailand. I was watching ITV4 a few moments ago for testing and saw a repeat of this deliberately camp 1960s series. Watch one, and see if it rings a bell. Kudpung กุดผึ้ง ( talk) 17:57, 15 August 2012 (UTC)
Do you think consensus has sufficiently been reached at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Wikify#No more wikify template (and subsequent section) for me to again move forward with the changes? Ryan Vesey 15:47, 16 August 2012 (UTC)
I have access to JSTOR through school, if you ever need a copy of a document, let me know. Ryan Vesey 04:19, 12 August 2012 (UTC)
Can someone help me set up archiving for this page: Talk:Citroën C3 Picasso. Thanks ツ Jenova 20 ( email) 16:02, 13 August 2012 (UTC)
Think you could take a look at the interactions between User:Still-24-45-42-125 and User:Belchfire. Both editors seem to be hounding eachother and Belchfire has effectively banned Still-IP from his talk page; however, he still continues to comment on Still-IP's talk page [2]. I'm neutral on the issue, but I feel both editors would find me on the other guy's side, so I thought I'd ask you for you opinion. I don't think admin action needs to be taken, but I do think some mediation needs to occur. If you want, I can try to find more history between the two, but most of the relevant history can be found in their talk page histories and at Wikiquette assistance. Ryan Vesey 16:14, 13 August 2012 (UTC)
Hi Dave. I've seen sections of userboxes compressed in music articles but i was wondering if that can be done in any userbox? I wanted to compress the size and weight guides in the C3 Picasso article infobox. I realize i could just put a minimum and maximum but that would give out less information, which i would like to keep for now. Thanks ツ Jenova 20 ( email) 10:03, 15 August 2012 (UTC)
I've recently found a lot of articles that are being designated as "hate groups" with sourcing to Southern Poverty Law Center. I obviously have a bias, but I am curious as to whether SPLC's equally biased opinion that a group is a "hate group" is enough for the group to be labeled as a hate group in the article. Ryan Vesey 20:53, 15 August 2012 (UTC)
Plus Ryan used the example of the Westboro Baptist Church being a hate-group, yet this Family Research Council is doing exactly the same thing but on a National scale and with huge financial backing. They're a miniature NARTH. I hope the irony of that wasn't lost ツ Jenova 20 ( email) 09:05, 16 August 2012 (UTC)
Well, your RfC has been running awhile, and has generated a lot of comment.
And there's a lot proposed that's beyond (or different than) the simple question of de-adminship. (Which of course is fine.)
But going back to the original question of a community-wide process for de-adminship...
I'd like to see if you and I (and anyone else, I suppose) could list all the reasons for such a process. And also, all the reasons against having such a process.
So far, the reasons against seem to be (summarised/paraphrased):
Are there others you see?
The reasons for the process are numerous, but off the top of my head:
And somewhat related to this: If the community can ban an editor, why can't it ask for certain tools to be removed from an editor?
Anyway, that's all off the top of my head after reading through the RfC discussions. I welcome your thoughts. - jc37 01:00, 16 August 2012 (UTC)
Dave can you confirm i've uploaded this one properly since it's my first time uploading a phone picture? Thanks ツ Jenova 20 ( email) 19:26, 16 August 2012 (UTC)
I rarely nominate redirects for deletion, (redirects are cheap) but I was almost convinced to nominate HEYYEYAAEYAAAEYAEYAA for deletion when I noticed it's been hit 700 times in 90 days. Not so implausible after all I guess. Ryan Vesey 16:13, 17 August 2012 (UTC)
Could you or another uninvolved admin chime in here here, and here and and here and review the evidence. I asked on that page for an admin to review it on that page, and at AN where it appears to have been archived without response. Thanks. Kudpung กุดผึ้ง ( talk) 04:36, 18 August 2012 (UTC)
Hey talk page stalkers! Could people who have a little time on their hands watchlist So Solid Crew? The list of members (which should be about 30) has got a bit silly this year. I've currently removed it from the article completely, but if anyone wants to help me build it up accurately... please do. Otherwise, any more eyes watching the vandalism would be good. Also, if you fancy a laugh [5] see how it was when I found it. Best vandalism I've ever seen :D WormTT( talk) 09:07, 17 August 2012 (UTC)
Dave, just an idea but why not use the Members section for Previous members only and leave the current ones in the infobox. There's less names that way and no duplication. Plus it makes it easier to keep an eye on. Eh? Thanks ツ Jenova 20 ( email) 10:20, 17 August 2012 (UTC)
Hi Worm and friends, would you like to display a userbox that I designed to support the WWC?
This user is a gentleman who
supports his female allies. |
Much appreciated! :D -- RexRowan Talk 07:59, 18 August 2012 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Diplomacy | |
I have been silently watching WP:CVUA for a while now and wanted to recognize the excellent advisory work that you have done there, especially in the context of reformatting user roles. That is a project that currently suffers from a lack of credibility. I think you have gone a long way to put them on the right track toward establishing that credibility. Trusilver 20:16, 17 August 2012 (UTC) |
You provide me a link for the Teahouse yesterday.Thank You for this.I am very glad for join Teahouse.But I don't know how to register or Join the Teahouse. So please guide me about it and also tell me how me find a coach. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Arun sharma 101 ( talk • contribs)
" http://books.google.co.in/books?id=ZLXvBlLbAEcC&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&q&f=false"
This link tells about the author, publisher of the book but it is in the google books.
If not than why ? because I have try so much but there are no very much information and reference about this hindi(India related) articles on the Internet.I read this story and I also have a pdf file of it.But there are lack of appropriate references for this article on the Internet. Can you help me ?-- Arun sharma 101 ( talk) 13:36, 20 August 2012 (UTC)
Without blowing things out of proportion...it's a personal attack to call someone a troll right? Also I wanted to know if your knowledge of tables extends to colouring in sections and how i do that? Thanks ツ Jenova 20 ( email) 15:39, 20 August 2012 (UTC)
abc | def | ghi |
jkl | mno | pqr |
stu | vwx | yz |
I can't decide on the background colours...I was thinking either "#ABCDEF" or "Silver" for the headers. Your opinion? The tables at Citroen C3 Picasso are currently "#ABCDEF" (although ideally they could do with being a tad lighter). Thanks ツ Jenova 20 ( email) 14:15, 21 August 2012 (UTC)
Hi Dave!
I was wondering if you would allow me to request the reviewer userright to participate in the Article Feedback Tool Version 5 program. I helped with the development stage of the article feedback tool, and was sent a t-shirt for doing so. Without being a reviewer, I can't request oversight or hide Article Feedback Tool feedback. Per this.
Thanks! Thine Antique Pen ( talk) 11:23, 21 August 2012 (UTC)
Hi,
I replied on my talk page, and suggested a commentary in Psychiatric Times Sybil Exposed: A Look at Dissociative Identity Disorder that explains why all this is controversial and why the psychiatric community is so divided. Hope you read the article (requires an easy sign up and is free), as it clarified for me the problems we're having. Best wishes, MathewTownsend ( talk) 20:44, 21 August 2012 (UTC)
Hi Dave! I've finished the Wikiqutte test. Also, I got praised here for my {{ nao}} comment at RFPP. Best, Electric Catfish 01:03, 22 August 2012 (UTC).
Hi. :) Oliver tells me you're looking for a liaisony person outside of his area, and "My role is to facilitate communication between staff and all the communities in every project under the umbrella of the Wikimedia Foundation, to help ensure that both sides of this important equation are pulling together towards our common goal." What can I do for you? -- Maggie Dennis (WMF) ( talk) 11:44, 22 August 2012 (UTC)
Hi Dave! Are daycare centers speedily deletable (is that a word?) under criterion A7? I know that A7 doesn't apply to educational institutions, but are daycare centers considered education institutions and are therefore speediable as an A7? Thanks, Electric Catfish 00:52, 23 August 2012 (UTC).
I decided to work on some other ships of the Parthian-class submarines (with an eye towards a good topic someday) and I started with HMS Pandora (N42). Would it be inappropriate for me to duplicate some content from HMS Phoenix (N96)? Particularly the parts I wrote that referenced the Parthian class as a whole. Ryan Vesey 03:34, 23 August 2012 (UTC)
Hi Dave, is a warning enough for this user or do i push for a block? Thanks ツ Jenova 20 ( email) 09:10, 23 August 2012 (UTC)
I just wanted to let you know I am returning to Wikipedia as a negotiator not a full time editor. It was brought to my attention that people on here maybe out to get me and it seems to look like it as every time I return someone wants to start some drama with me that day. I personally think I'd do better as a negotiator on here then an editor. ^_^ Swifty* talk 18:29, 18 August 2012 (UTC)
I reviewed a few articles and TSU told me anyone can review articles, is it different from being a reviewer? Thanks! -- RexRowan Talk 16:25, 22 August 2012 (UTC)
Try writing an article about a ship. I never thought I would've enjoyed writing them so much, but it's pretty enjoyable. There's nothing very controversial about them and there are a wide range of google books sources. Ryan Vesey 14:56, 23 August 2012 (UTC)
Good news! You are approved for access to 350 high quality reference resources through Credo Reference.
Thanks for helping make Wikipedia better. Enjoy your research! Cheers, Ocaasi 17:24, 22 August 2012 (UTC)
I think this ICT article is badly written compare to this one IT, can anyone expand or improve it? -- RexRowan Talk 20:28, 22 August 2012 (UTC)
Hi Dave! First of all, I've decided to stop the UAA and AIV clerking for the most part for the time being because as a non-admin, there's very little I can do. Also, I've noticed that I've made many more AIV and UAA reports lately. Also, I've been working in CAT:BLPPROD trying to add references to BLP-PRODed articles. Lastly, to promote an article to B or C class (based on the standards at WP: ASSESS), do you need to have someone else review it (like a GA), or can you just promote it yourself if it meets the standards? Thanks, Electric Catfish 14:02, 23 August 2012 (UTC).
So please think on my adopt request. Thank you.-- Arun sharma 101 ( talk) 16:44, 23 August 2012 (UTC)
[redact as not funny] MathewTownsend ( talk) 21:39, 23 August 2012 (UTC)
Thanks! That works =] I was about to use #DCDCDC but your selection was better. I used it on the other table also but it changed the formatting of keeping all the headers central...I don't know how to change that...If you do i'll reward with the automotive barnstar? (That's right, blatant bribery) Thanks again ツ Jenova 20 ( email) 11:26, 24 August 2012 (UTC)
The Automotive Barnstar | |
...But you are deserving Dave! You go above and beyond just mentoring your foster kids and teach them everything they need. And Citroen C3 Picasso wouldn't be a good article without you around. Thanks ツ Jenova 20 ( email) 11:58, 24 August 2012 (UTC) |
TheGeneralUser ( talk) 18:45, 24 August 2012 (UTC)
Hello, Worm That Turned. We are in the early stages of initiating a project to plan, gain consensus on, and coordinate adding a feature to the main page wherein an article will be listed daily for collaborative improvement. If you're interested in participating, please add your name to the list of members. |
Happy editing! Automatic Strikeout 20:33, 25 August 2012 (UTC)
Hi Dave. I have a proposal at the village pump about introducing a color scheme to the text editor so it is easier for newer editors to differentiate between different kinds of syntax, particularly references. I'd welcome your feedback at the village pump. I, Jethrobot drop me a line (note: not a bot!) 01:28, 27 August 2012 (UTC)
Hey Worm! I was wondering if we could put the copyright test on hold until I finish the rest of the adoption course. I'll still have to take it, but I'd rather take it after I've finished the easier lessons, as image copyrights are my biggest weakness here. Best, Electric Catfish 19:48, 27 August 2012 (UTC).
Hi Worm! Thanks for being a host at the Teahouse! We're working on the Host lounge renovations and we've created a new way for hosts to become hosts. Please take a few minutes and test it out here, by creating your new host profile. It's also a good excuse to update your image, quote, and information about yourself :) You can join in on the host discussion about the new feature here. See you at the Teahouse! SarahStierch ( talk) 19:55, 27 August 2012 (UTC)
This is an archive of past discussions. Do not edit the contents of this page. If you wish to start a new discussion or revive an old one, please do so on the current talk page. |
Archive 15 | ← | Archive 17 | Archive 18 | Archive 19 | Archive 20 | Archive 21 | → | Archive 25 |
The Admin's Barnstar | |
Ugh... Arcandam just walked right into that one. Don't let them get you down; looking at just some of what was posted I can safely say that was a good block! Barts1a / Talk to me / Help me improve 08:40, 9 August 2012 (UTC) |
Is there any lead as to who was impersonating me and Androzaniamy?— cyberpower ChatOnline 11:21, 9 August 2012 (UTC)
On an entirely different subject, have there been any major changes in policy, major decisions, or other noteworthy changes that I should be aware of since the end of June? I had to be away to focus on college work (23 credit hours in engineering...grr!), and hadn't really followed things here. Thanks! Reaper Eternal ( talk) 12:21, 9 August 2012 (UTC)
One change I've been thinking of since I had my RfA was to slightly increase the number of mandatory questions. That would be in a hope to add a few questions used to show knowledge in policy. This could give editors some time to think about their response and help inform !voters. Otherwise, the candidates get bombarded with questions that they are expected to answer at least somewhat quickly. This increases the stress on the candidate. We couldn't use the same question every time, so here is my idea. A list of questions could be created, each with it's own page. That page would go into the category Category:RfA policy questions. When you preloaded the RfA nom, one or two of those questions would be substituted. Any thoughts? Ryan Vesey 13:15, 9 August 2012 (UTC)
Am I doing this correctly?-- Gilderien Chat| List of good deeds 19:08, 3 August 2012 (UTC)
Some of the text in the "About Me" section is covered by your userboxes, along with the "Edit" links for each individual section. - Neutralhomer • Talk • 13:32, 9 August 2012 (UTC)
This table took ages to set up but is as small as i can get it without messing up the way it spaces everything out. Could you get just the "model" column smaller without making the rest smaller? There's no rush for this. Thanks ツ Jenova 20 ( email) 15:46, 9 August 2012 (UTC)
And your new userpage is nice, but i have to point out the big "Talk" box above your "About me" section doesn't look good at all. Thanks ツ Jenova 20 ( email) 15:50, 9 August 2012 (UTC)
And to prove bad things come in threes...can i also request a rename of File:A black & tan Pomeranian thats losted an eye due to an infection.JPG to something more "English" or have you point me in the right direction to get that done. Thanks ツ Jenova 20 ( email) 18:06, 9 August 2012 (UTC)
Hi Worm,
Can I learn programming from you? What language do you use? I signed up an online course with EdX to learning computer science and programming. Can you help me separate my conjunctive twins in my award section? -- RexRowan Talk 10:33, 10 August 2012 (UTC)
Hi Worm, me and Rowan prepared 3 extra questions for each of the 9 questions of the Five Pillars Test. When you're less busy, let me know, se we can randomise. I worked out that can give us almost 20000 configurations. Adam Mugliston Talk 15:04, 10 August 2012 (UTC)
Well let me present my situation to you and we'll see:
8 months ago I bought my Mac. I already had my iPhone for a year and a half then and previously it was synced to my now knackered Windows Dell. I was warned that if I sync my phone to my Mac I would lose all content from the Dell. I have never been able to move all the music and apps and everything over and so the only source of it is my phone. I would like to add some more songs for my holiday, put do not want to pay the £1 a song, which I have been doing so far to avoid syncing. I have a free source, which can download to my Mac, but to get the music to my phone would require syncing to my Mac. If I do that, I lose most apps and most music. Is there any way I can solve this? Adam Mugliston Talk 19:12, 10 August 2012 (UTC)
Thanks for the link Worm, I'll have a look. We mean to get a back up, but they're so expensive. Adam Mugliston Talk 20:09, 10 August 2012 (UTC)
The da Vinci Barnstar | ||
Thank you for separating my conjunctive twins. RexRowan Talk 18:13, 10 August 2012 (UTC) |
Hi Worm, I got the newest Arkham Asylum disk, but my pc is not fast enough to play it. You want it? -- RexRowan Talk 19:01, 11 August 2012 (UTC)
This is my 1st time.... creating a Wikipedia Page.
Could you please look at the page I have created and give me some feedback....about how it makes you feel as a more experienced Wikipedian ?
http://en.wikipedia.org/?title=User:LauraRoach360/this_is_my_subpage&pe=1& — Preceding
unsigned comment added by
LauraRenee360 (
talk •
contribs) 22:50, 11 August 2012 (UTC)
Thanks for all your help, Worm....I will picture you as the young Gary Oldman in the movie 'the wall'
On my page Mary-Russell Ferrell Colton is part of the group
The Philadelphia Ten see link: {{wiki/Philadelphia_Ten}}
This conection helps to create notariety...but for some reason even though her long 'l' filled name is listed as one of the origanal founding members....it is not creating the happy blue link. But more the utterly dissappointing red link.....why ?
(Laura R. Roach 23:18, 11 August 2012 (UTC))
It is the gift of the apple of knowledge.... go ahead let us eat of the apple of knowledge together.
Hey Dave! Can you please come up with a name for the NAS for NPP? Also, I found a pretty funny new article yesterday about a non-notable teenager (I tagged it as an A7 and it was later deleted). The funny thing was that the article had a fake protection lock symbol and a fake GA symbol, too! Best, Electric Catfish 20:58, 9 August 2012 (UTC).
Thanks. Also, please note than Kudpung was wrong on one, and it was deleted as per A7, even though Kudpung thought a G3 or a G10 would be better. Anyways, I was very eager to try out the new page triage system. Best, Electric Catfish 14:44, 10 August 2012 (UTC).
This article in a pretty bad state and I wanted to improve it a bit, probably a GA soon as not much can be added (needs a lot of overhaul anyways). Somehow, I'm here struggling to find references for it as well as not getting much info (I've got some pages bookmarked which have good facts about the song as I think I'll start my work on this next week). I was thinking if we could collaborate for this article? I've done it once in past and it was pretty good experience; I worked with Yunshui to help promote my hometown to GA status. It was time when I was new to content creation and his help was much needed. It is not that I can't do with LOTAG, but it'll take more time for me to get it ready for a GA. Your interests are as far as I see in edible articles or Doom Bar, and haven't been in content work since long. If you were wishing to make a come back soon, I needed help there. Cheers! TheSpecialUser TSU 13:18, 10 August 2012 (UTC)
Now you've got adoptees closing RFA's after less than 30 minutes, and refusing to correct their closes? dangerous panda 23:23, 10 August 2012 (UTC)
Hi Dave, can you or a stapler sort a rename for File:Birmingham Bulls Football Club Shirt.jpg before it is moved to the commons? It should actually be called File:Birmingham Blaze Football Club Shirt.jpg - Bulls are the Rugby team, while Blaze is the football team. I mixed them up. Thanks ツ Jenova 20 ( email) 09:03, 13 August 2012 (UTC)
Don't know if I still have a private talk page with you. (I need a sanity check, quick!) Or can I email you? MathewTownsend ( talk) 15:03, 13 August 2012 (UTC)
Not sure how urls work in email. MathewTownsend ( talk) 15:44, 13 August 2012 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar | |
For all of the help that you have given me recently. I greatly appreciate it and it's great to have you as my mentor! Thank you! Electric Catfish 00:13, 14 August 2012 (UTC) |
Hi Dave. Could you chime in here please? Kudpung กุดผึ้ง ( talk) 13:13, 14 August 2012 (UTC)
Hi Dave! When I was on NPP today, I encountered an unsourced BLP. I googled it and couldn't find any reliable sources so I BLP-PRODed it. The author than reverted me citing IAR here. Is this the proper application of IAR? Thanks, Electric Catfish 16:13, 12 August 2012 (UTC).
The Brilliant Idea Barnstar | |
For your great proposal on WT: CVUA! Electric Catfish 20:50, 14 August 2012 (UTC) |
Hi Dave! You requested me not to make closures at PERM/C. I respect your request, but I'd like to clarify a bit about the situation there. First of all, Armbrust has been handling things there for a while. I asked him if I could join him and he told me what to do. Anyways, most of the requests can be answered by using one of our templates. If the user requests to edit semi-protected pages, you respond with a template that tells him to use the {{ Edit semi-protected}} template. If they request to upload a file, you direct them to FFU. If they request to upload an image, you template them asking them what the copyright status is. You also template them if they request to upload a free image and the template directs them to Comons. Anyways, some of the templates contain the {{ not done}} template within them. Working at confirmed has nothing to do with my future RfA, but as my mentor, you have my best interests in mind. Now that I have clarified my position, please tell me what to do. Thank you again, Electric Catfish 20:46, 13 August 2012 (UTC).
Ryan, you're totally right here. I joined this project with the sole intention of building an encyclopedia. I've been involved in some maintenance tasks recently and I've greatly enjoyed it. I've also realized that having the sysop tools enabled on my account would be quite useful. Anyways, I'm going to do what I enjoy and the time will come for adminship at some point. Electric Catfish 22:36, 13 August 2012 (UTC)
Hey Catfish. Thanks for getting back to me on this. I really do feel that it'd be best you kept away from administrative areas of wikipedia, at least for the time being. I'm not criticising the actual decisions you've made, I haven't looked into them, but I would like to see you confirming that you have a good solid knowledge of the basics before moving on. It's just part of my mentoring style. As I said, I don't mind you making comments at those areas, but I'd suggest no template usage, no suggestions of closure - even if it's clear cut and right. My plan for mentoring you is to go through my course, then discuss with you which admin area you'd like to look at, one at a time. As for RfA... Armbrust, whilst he's doing a perfectly good job, has two unsuccessful RfAs under his belt... perhaps not necessarily to best person to follow if RfA is an end goal. Finally, regarding my #4 at CVUA.... Magic Formula. Anti-vandalism + NPP is fine for the administrative work, but it's important you get it right rather than do lots. You still have to hit the "Content Creation" and "Working Well With Others" sections. I've had my eye on your umpire, though I haven't commented yet! WormTT( talk) 11:37, 14 August 2012 (UTC)
Looks like I opened a can of worms (pun). I hope they will take the advice and suggestions on board and that everything works out fine. Generally they are doing a good job in the best of GF. I'm rather concerned at the thought of their members wanting to instruct NPPers though, but I'm more than confident that you will be able to pull it off. Perhaps we need a board of instructors and mentors - with full hierarchy and bureaucracy of course :) I'm just wondering where this leaves me with my training video which is on hold until the NPF is perfected. Kudpung กุดผึ้ง ( talk) 01:47, 15 August 2012 (UTC)
BTW: Any idea why EC has been banned from the CVU's IRC channel? Kudpung กุดผึ้ง ( talk) 02:02, 15 August 2012 (UTC)
Our company is currently developing licenced live streaming software for European TV channels in Thailand. I was watching ITV4 a few moments ago for testing and saw a repeat of this deliberately camp 1960s series. Watch one, and see if it rings a bell. Kudpung กุดผึ้ง ( talk) 17:57, 15 August 2012 (UTC)
Do you think consensus has sufficiently been reached at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Wikify#No more wikify template (and subsequent section) for me to again move forward with the changes? Ryan Vesey 15:47, 16 August 2012 (UTC)
I have access to JSTOR through school, if you ever need a copy of a document, let me know. Ryan Vesey 04:19, 12 August 2012 (UTC)
Can someone help me set up archiving for this page: Talk:Citroën C3 Picasso. Thanks ツ Jenova 20 ( email) 16:02, 13 August 2012 (UTC)
Think you could take a look at the interactions between User:Still-24-45-42-125 and User:Belchfire. Both editors seem to be hounding eachother and Belchfire has effectively banned Still-IP from his talk page; however, he still continues to comment on Still-IP's talk page [2]. I'm neutral on the issue, but I feel both editors would find me on the other guy's side, so I thought I'd ask you for you opinion. I don't think admin action needs to be taken, but I do think some mediation needs to occur. If you want, I can try to find more history between the two, but most of the relevant history can be found in their talk page histories and at Wikiquette assistance. Ryan Vesey 16:14, 13 August 2012 (UTC)
Hi Dave. I've seen sections of userboxes compressed in music articles but i was wondering if that can be done in any userbox? I wanted to compress the size and weight guides in the C3 Picasso article infobox. I realize i could just put a minimum and maximum but that would give out less information, which i would like to keep for now. Thanks ツ Jenova 20 ( email) 10:03, 15 August 2012 (UTC)
I've recently found a lot of articles that are being designated as "hate groups" with sourcing to Southern Poverty Law Center. I obviously have a bias, but I am curious as to whether SPLC's equally biased opinion that a group is a "hate group" is enough for the group to be labeled as a hate group in the article. Ryan Vesey 20:53, 15 August 2012 (UTC)
Plus Ryan used the example of the Westboro Baptist Church being a hate-group, yet this Family Research Council is doing exactly the same thing but on a National scale and with huge financial backing. They're a miniature NARTH. I hope the irony of that wasn't lost ツ Jenova 20 ( email) 09:05, 16 August 2012 (UTC)
Well, your RfC has been running awhile, and has generated a lot of comment.
And there's a lot proposed that's beyond (or different than) the simple question of de-adminship. (Which of course is fine.)
But going back to the original question of a community-wide process for de-adminship...
I'd like to see if you and I (and anyone else, I suppose) could list all the reasons for such a process. And also, all the reasons against having such a process.
So far, the reasons against seem to be (summarised/paraphrased):
Are there others you see?
The reasons for the process are numerous, but off the top of my head:
And somewhat related to this: If the community can ban an editor, why can't it ask for certain tools to be removed from an editor?
Anyway, that's all off the top of my head after reading through the RfC discussions. I welcome your thoughts. - jc37 01:00, 16 August 2012 (UTC)
Dave can you confirm i've uploaded this one properly since it's my first time uploading a phone picture? Thanks ツ Jenova 20 ( email) 19:26, 16 August 2012 (UTC)
I rarely nominate redirects for deletion, (redirects are cheap) but I was almost convinced to nominate HEYYEYAAEYAAAEYAEYAA for deletion when I noticed it's been hit 700 times in 90 days. Not so implausible after all I guess. Ryan Vesey 16:13, 17 August 2012 (UTC)
Could you or another uninvolved admin chime in here here, and here and and here and review the evidence. I asked on that page for an admin to review it on that page, and at AN where it appears to have been archived without response. Thanks. Kudpung กุดผึ้ง ( talk) 04:36, 18 August 2012 (UTC)
Hey talk page stalkers! Could people who have a little time on their hands watchlist So Solid Crew? The list of members (which should be about 30) has got a bit silly this year. I've currently removed it from the article completely, but if anyone wants to help me build it up accurately... please do. Otherwise, any more eyes watching the vandalism would be good. Also, if you fancy a laugh [5] see how it was when I found it. Best vandalism I've ever seen :D WormTT( talk) 09:07, 17 August 2012 (UTC)
Dave, just an idea but why not use the Members section for Previous members only and leave the current ones in the infobox. There's less names that way and no duplication. Plus it makes it easier to keep an eye on. Eh? Thanks ツ Jenova 20 ( email) 10:20, 17 August 2012 (UTC)
Hi Worm and friends, would you like to display a userbox that I designed to support the WWC?
This user is a gentleman who
supports his female allies. |
Much appreciated! :D -- RexRowan Talk 07:59, 18 August 2012 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Diplomacy | |
I have been silently watching WP:CVUA for a while now and wanted to recognize the excellent advisory work that you have done there, especially in the context of reformatting user roles. That is a project that currently suffers from a lack of credibility. I think you have gone a long way to put them on the right track toward establishing that credibility. Trusilver 20:16, 17 August 2012 (UTC) |
You provide me a link for the Teahouse yesterday.Thank You for this.I am very glad for join Teahouse.But I don't know how to register or Join the Teahouse. So please guide me about it and also tell me how me find a coach. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Arun sharma 101 ( talk • contribs)
" http://books.google.co.in/books?id=ZLXvBlLbAEcC&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&q&f=false"
This link tells about the author, publisher of the book but it is in the google books.
If not than why ? because I have try so much but there are no very much information and reference about this hindi(India related) articles on the Internet.I read this story and I also have a pdf file of it.But there are lack of appropriate references for this article on the Internet. Can you help me ?-- Arun sharma 101 ( talk) 13:36, 20 August 2012 (UTC)
Without blowing things out of proportion...it's a personal attack to call someone a troll right? Also I wanted to know if your knowledge of tables extends to colouring in sections and how i do that? Thanks ツ Jenova 20 ( email) 15:39, 20 August 2012 (UTC)
abc | def | ghi |
jkl | mno | pqr |
stu | vwx | yz |
I can't decide on the background colours...I was thinking either "#ABCDEF" or "Silver" for the headers. Your opinion? The tables at Citroen C3 Picasso are currently "#ABCDEF" (although ideally they could do with being a tad lighter). Thanks ツ Jenova 20 ( email) 14:15, 21 August 2012 (UTC)
Hi Dave!
I was wondering if you would allow me to request the reviewer userright to participate in the Article Feedback Tool Version 5 program. I helped with the development stage of the article feedback tool, and was sent a t-shirt for doing so. Without being a reviewer, I can't request oversight or hide Article Feedback Tool feedback. Per this.
Thanks! Thine Antique Pen ( talk) 11:23, 21 August 2012 (UTC)
Hi,
I replied on my talk page, and suggested a commentary in Psychiatric Times Sybil Exposed: A Look at Dissociative Identity Disorder that explains why all this is controversial and why the psychiatric community is so divided. Hope you read the article (requires an easy sign up and is free), as it clarified for me the problems we're having. Best wishes, MathewTownsend ( talk) 20:44, 21 August 2012 (UTC)
Hi Dave! I've finished the Wikiqutte test. Also, I got praised here for my {{ nao}} comment at RFPP. Best, Electric Catfish 01:03, 22 August 2012 (UTC).
Hi. :) Oliver tells me you're looking for a liaisony person outside of his area, and "My role is to facilitate communication between staff and all the communities in every project under the umbrella of the Wikimedia Foundation, to help ensure that both sides of this important equation are pulling together towards our common goal." What can I do for you? -- Maggie Dennis (WMF) ( talk) 11:44, 22 August 2012 (UTC)
Hi Dave! Are daycare centers speedily deletable (is that a word?) under criterion A7? I know that A7 doesn't apply to educational institutions, but are daycare centers considered education institutions and are therefore speediable as an A7? Thanks, Electric Catfish 00:52, 23 August 2012 (UTC).
I decided to work on some other ships of the Parthian-class submarines (with an eye towards a good topic someday) and I started with HMS Pandora (N42). Would it be inappropriate for me to duplicate some content from HMS Phoenix (N96)? Particularly the parts I wrote that referenced the Parthian class as a whole. Ryan Vesey 03:34, 23 August 2012 (UTC)
Hi Dave, is a warning enough for this user or do i push for a block? Thanks ツ Jenova 20 ( email) 09:10, 23 August 2012 (UTC)
I just wanted to let you know I am returning to Wikipedia as a negotiator not a full time editor. It was brought to my attention that people on here maybe out to get me and it seems to look like it as every time I return someone wants to start some drama with me that day. I personally think I'd do better as a negotiator on here then an editor. ^_^ Swifty* talk 18:29, 18 August 2012 (UTC)
I reviewed a few articles and TSU told me anyone can review articles, is it different from being a reviewer? Thanks! -- RexRowan Talk 16:25, 22 August 2012 (UTC)
Try writing an article about a ship. I never thought I would've enjoyed writing them so much, but it's pretty enjoyable. There's nothing very controversial about them and there are a wide range of google books sources. Ryan Vesey 14:56, 23 August 2012 (UTC)
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Thanks for helping make Wikipedia better. Enjoy your research! Cheers, Ocaasi 17:24, 22 August 2012 (UTC)
I think this ICT article is badly written compare to this one IT, can anyone expand or improve it? -- RexRowan Talk 20:28, 22 August 2012 (UTC)
Hi Dave! First of all, I've decided to stop the UAA and AIV clerking for the most part for the time being because as a non-admin, there's very little I can do. Also, I've noticed that I've made many more AIV and UAA reports lately. Also, I've been working in CAT:BLPPROD trying to add references to BLP-PRODed articles. Lastly, to promote an article to B or C class (based on the standards at WP: ASSESS), do you need to have someone else review it (like a GA), or can you just promote it yourself if it meets the standards? Thanks, Electric Catfish 14:02, 23 August 2012 (UTC).
So please think on my adopt request. Thank you.-- Arun sharma 101 ( talk) 16:44, 23 August 2012 (UTC)
[redact as not funny] MathewTownsend ( talk) 21:39, 23 August 2012 (UTC)
Thanks! That works =] I was about to use #DCDCDC but your selection was better. I used it on the other table also but it changed the formatting of keeping all the headers central...I don't know how to change that...If you do i'll reward with the automotive barnstar? (That's right, blatant bribery) Thanks again ツ Jenova 20 ( email) 11:26, 24 August 2012 (UTC)
The Automotive Barnstar | |
...But you are deserving Dave! You go above and beyond just mentoring your foster kids and teach them everything they need. And Citroen C3 Picasso wouldn't be a good article without you around. Thanks ツ Jenova 20 ( email) 11:58, 24 August 2012 (UTC) |
TheGeneralUser ( talk) 18:45, 24 August 2012 (UTC)
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Happy editing! Automatic Strikeout 20:33, 25 August 2012 (UTC)
Hi Dave. I have a proposal at the village pump about introducing a color scheme to the text editor so it is easier for newer editors to differentiate between different kinds of syntax, particularly references. I'd welcome your feedback at the village pump. I, Jethrobot drop me a line (note: not a bot!) 01:28, 27 August 2012 (UTC)
Hey Worm! I was wondering if we could put the copyright test on hold until I finish the rest of the adoption course. I'll still have to take it, but I'd rather take it after I've finished the easier lessons, as image copyrights are my biggest weakness here. Best, Electric Catfish 19:48, 27 August 2012 (UTC).
Hi Worm! Thanks for being a host at the Teahouse! We're working on the Host lounge renovations and we've created a new way for hosts to become hosts. Please take a few minutes and test it out here, by creating your new host profile. It's also a good excuse to update your image, quote, and information about yourself :) You can join in on the host discussion about the new feature here. See you at the Teahouse! SarahStierch ( talk) 19:55, 27 August 2012 (UTC)