User talk:21655/March 17 2008

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Archive Let me get something straight here: this page is an archive. Basically, it's the Wikipedia equivalent of shoving old emails into a folder and forgetting about them.

If you're thinking of dropping me a line regarding what I insist on calling "my greatness", do so on my current talk page—not here.


Thank'ee much,

T.O.S.F.F.

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Rollback

Hey, why haven't you applied for rollback yet? RC-0722 communicator/kills 17:37, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

What do you mean, "if I insist"? RC-0722 communicator/kills 17:42, 1 March 2008 (UTC)
Wait, didn't you request that it be removed a while ago? Or am I thinking about another user. RC-0722 communicator/kills 17:45, 1 March 2008 (UTC)
Oh, OK. Well, I was just wondering. RC-0722 communicator/kills 17:47, 1 March 2008 (UTC)
I saw that. lol. RC-0722 communicator/kills 19:11, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

Milestones

Hey, shouldn't you 21st edits be in your milestones section? RC-0722 communicator/kills 04:33, 2 March 2008 (UTC)

Ha

"Zooooom! 1400 edits in a month and counting!"

I've made 550 in the past two days. Keep up ;) WEBURIEDOURSECRETSINTHEGARDEN aka john lennon 10:25, 2 March 2008 (UTC)

RE: Autographs

Hello. Eh... thanks for signing! ♥Nici♥Vampire♥Heart♥ 14:21, 2 March 2008 (UTC)

NiciVampireHeart has smiled at you! Smiles promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by smiling to someone else, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Happy editing!

LOL, happy editing! ♥Nici♥Vampire♥Heart♥ 14:28, 2 March 2008 (UTC)
Y Done ♥Nici♥Vampire♥Heart♥ 14:37, 2 March 2008 (UTC)
Me too. It's true and funny. LOL ♥Nici♥Vampire♥Heart♥ 14:41, 2 March 2008 (UTC)

Ha ha!

Wikipedia:Usernames for administrator attention —Preceding unsigned comment added by NOAHcheer (talk • contribs) 16:16, 2 March 2008 (UTC)

Avenue de l'opera

Hi, there is not much place in the edit summary so I write it here. I deleted a sentence saying that the avenue de l'opéra is also known as the rue Le Peletier, which is absolutely untrue : the rue Peletier is another street. It also purported that the avenue de l'opéra is also known as the passage de l'opéra, that would be surprising indeed, as avenue means large street and passage means very narrow street. I also deleted the assertion that the galleries lafayette and le Printemps are in the area. This is not really wrong but they are on the Boulevard Haussmann, which has also an article, so I don't see the point to write about them in this particular article. Finally, I wrote the coordinates, which can hardly be vandalism. So could you please unrevert my version ?

Phoenix Film & Television Productions

Yes, it looks like spam to me, but what are you doing removing the author's hangon tag and then recreating the article as Phoenix Film? Ros0709 (talk) 16:36, 2 March 2008 (UTC)

Just seen the change you made to the speedy on Phoenix Film - :-) . Note the bit about the hangon tag for the future, though - you shouldn't have removed that. Discussing with the author on the talk page as you did subsequently was the right thing to do. An admin will look at the author's reasoning before deciding whether to speedy delete, and if it stays consider nominating for deletion. Ros0709 (talk) 16:59, 2 March 2008 (UTC)

Award

I've seen that you've reported 24.77.47.33 first than me. Here is your award

The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
For reverting many unhelpful edits and reporting vandals. Macy (talk) 17:18, 2 March 2008 (UTC)


-Macy (talk) 17:18, 2 March 2008 (UTC)

Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Hi, I undid your reversion on this page. The information move was the consensus result of a RfC on talk:Collective Punishment. If you feel it is unbalanced, please feel free to edit it, but please do not wholesale remove it. Thanks. M1rth (talk) 23:14, 3 March 2008 (UTC)

Considering I've only made 8 user talk posts today to a total of 4 people (8/6 if and only if you count adding the appropriate template to a sockpuppetteer's talk page and a cleanup on my own) "a jillion" seems a bit much. No, I'm not canvassing, merely communicating with people. I suspect, as per Hanlon's Razor and WP:AGF, that your antivandal app is poorly programmed and you're failing to research what's going on before you revert. M1rth (talk) 23:26, 3 March 2008 (UTC)

Templating

Hi. There's probably a template somewhere that says this ;) but when communicating with a user who is not a blatant vandal/troll, it's best to leave a personal message rather than a generic template. (The exception would be pro forma notifications of deletion discussions and the like.) Using a template in the case of Physicman123 is only going to serve to inflame the situation. What we want to do is to communicate our core content policies (WP:V, WP:RS, WP:NOR, etc) and if the content that he wants to add is not original research and can be properly sourced, then we have gained a knowledgeable editor and an article that we would not otherwise have. Thank you--B (talk) 23:38, 3 March 2008 (UTC)

RE:Er...

Um, I'm not exactly sure why you would have brought it to WP:UAA, since that page is for usrenames you believe should immediately be deleted, and making a username redirect for non roman characters is merely suggested as per Wikipedia:U, but I went ahead and did it anyway, since you asked. Cheers! PecoPeco (talk) 04:34, 6 March 2008 (UTC)

Huggle Category Problem

Hi there.You are receiving this message from me as you have not added your huggle category correctly. At the moment on category here you can see that you are sorted under tyhe letter U. To fix this please change the [[Category:Wikipedians who use Huggle]] to [[Category:Wikipedians who use Huggle|YOURNICKNAMEHERE]]. This will fix the problem. If you do not change this within a few days then i will do this for you but i would prefer to send you a message like this than just go and change your page. If you want to contact me then please use my talk page as i will not be checking back here. Thanks for your help. ·Add§hore· Talk/Cont 16:47, 6 March 2008 (UTC)

Welcome to VandalProof!

Thank you for your interest in VandalProof, 21655! You have now been added to the list of authorized users, so if you haven't already, simply download and install VandalProof from our main page.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or any other moderator, or you can post a message on the discussion page.

Finally, I'd like to appologise for any delay, and wish you luck with VandalProof! Ale_Jrbtalk 19:26, 6 March 2008 (UTC)

Linkspam

I removed your second-level warning, which was redundant to mine. :) I'll keep an eye on this particular IP. —Erik (talk • contrib) - 21:00, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

'Tis OK. He's at the limit, so if he persists in spamming that link, he'll be reported. —Erik (talk • contrib) - 21:04, 7 March 2008 (UTC)


Severance of Adoption

[outdented] Well, I think I have 1000 mainspace edits, I've got a PNG screenshot of the WP:FIVE saved to my disk, and I'm pretty sure I have a couple months of serious editing. Thus... I, Two One Six Five Five τ ʃ, hereby affirm that I have a pretty good hang of the 'pedia and wish to sever my adoption.

...

What, you think it's all over? HA! I'm not done!

Would you like to be my admin coach? Two One Six Five Five τ ʃ 16:33, 2 March 2008 (UTC)

...Awesome!
Firstly, no problem, and secondly... for sure!
I'll set up a subpage... Tuesdayish, because it's my birthday tomorrow =]
Talk to you soon-
CattleGirl talk 06:20, 8 March 2008 (UTC)

Re: Can I has membership...

Yes, anyone can join. Just sign with 3 Tildes ( ~~~ ), then add either the blue badge, or the blue userbox to your userpage. To the PS, it's not conflicting. You've never heard of a Lesbian? Kogoro_9_23 04:41, 9 March 2008 (UTC)

Problems with HUG

Hello, 21655. You have new messages at Steve Crossin's talk page.
You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} template.
  • Regarding Huggle, are you having problems with it? None of my reverts are working at the moment, and it's frustrating me. I didn't drink coffee at 3am to have Huggle break on me. Any suggestions? Steve Crossin (talk) 16:07, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

Having difficulty reverting to correct version

I beleive this is the correct spot. If you could patch it, I am already thankful. BusterD (talk) 14:02, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

What I did can't possibly be wrong. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 189.151.18.121 (talk • contribs) 11:07, March 11, 2008

Revert on Martin Taylor

Hi, i was just wondering why you reverted the edits made by 85.142.226.26 to Martin Taylor (footballer born 1979)? This article has been vandalised alot in the past few weeks. But his/her edit seemed genuine to me, as did his/her source. Thanks TheProf | Talk 17:02, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

Unfortunately Sepp did say that. One of his worse comments. Could'nt believe it when i heard it on Sky Sports News! I mean, why did he have to drag it back up like that!? After people were finally starting to forget. Although, thankfully, it seems to have blown over again. Thanks and have a nice day. TheProf | Talk 17:10, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

For your vandal fighting...

The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
You constantly beat me to the revert button. Keep up the good job! Puchiko (Talk-email) 17:56, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

Eli Manning

Thanks for helping with the vandalism on the Eli Manning article. Burner0718 JibbaJabba! 17:58, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

YESS!!!!!

A Barnstar in Yoda-ish!!! This is like a dream come true...
Seriously, thanks, man! You do just as much as I do, (I keep having to skip wayyyy ahead so I'm not tripping over you all the time, if you know what I mean,) but still, thanks! J.delanoygabsadds 18:14, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

What, I hadn't already given you one?!!

The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
Man, I thought I'd already given everyone who is normally right in front of my reverts this barnstar. Guess not. Here you go! J.delanoygabsadds 18:18, 11 March 2008 (UTC)


And this is not just because you gave me one a minute ago. You seem to always be just a fraction of a second faster than me... J.delanoygabsadds

Papa November (talk) has smiled at you! Smiles promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by smiling at someone else, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Cheers, and happy editing!
Smile at others by adding {{subst:Smile}} to their talk page with a friendly message.

Doppelgängers

{{helpme}} How does one use a doppelgänger account to prove that THEY'RE the real user of their main? Two One Six Five Five τ ʃ 20:26, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

  • I am not sure it is possible. Is there a problem with your account you are trying to resolve this way? GtstrickyTalk or C 20:27, 11 March 2008 (UTC)
Sorry, I think I worded it wrong. I meant, how are doppelgangers just used? Like, how do they prevent impersonation as per this? Two One Six Five Five τ ʃ 20:29, 11 March 2008 (UTC)
Question answered via IRC. Thanks, Gtstricky!

star

Hi 21655,

I saw you gave an anti vandalism star to JDelaney. Where's my star? I revert vandalism almost every time I come on wikipedia, which is every day. :(

p.s. Just kidding. ~ GoldenGoose100 (talk) 23:02, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

Yet another question

{{helpme}} What is an acceptable level of experience when considering an RfA, and what would be an acceptable time for me to do so? Two One Six Five Five τ ʃ 13:38, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

That is a loaded question. I would suggest two answers: first ask your question over at the talk page of WP:RFA and check out WP:ADCO. GtstrickyTalk or C 14:11, 12 March 2008 (UTC)
I like PurpleRain's answer better but you should check out the coaching. It is a great program. GtstrickyTalk or C 14:23, 12 March 2008 (UTC)
<edit conflict -- answered at the same time>
It appears there is no easy answer to this question. Different levels of experience and different times are acceptable for different people. I think the main thing is that you have a proven track record and are able to convince those reviewing your RfA that you deserve it. You might want to look at the following links for more insight:
WP:RFA#Nomination_standards
WP:GRFA#General_advice_for_nominees (especially this)
Hope that helps! —PurpleRAIN 14:16, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

Hi

Thanks for helping in reverting .. you are beating the bot .. "[14:02:23] <XLinkBot> User 21655 beat me to reverting en:user:82.207.59.96 on Night Eternal ( http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Night_Eternal&diff=197717838&oldid=197717630 ; \bmoonspell-fan\.ru\b)." ... It looks like time for a block! --Dirk Beetstra T C 14:05, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

Pff .. you can't win it all:
way to go .. --Dirk Beetstra T C 14:08, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

Barnstar

Thank you very much, I really appreciate it. Well, I come nowhere near DerHexer. ;) –Cheers, LAX 19:28, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

Thank you also ;) Tiddly-Tom 19:40, 12 March 2008 (UTC)


Andy Griffith

Although I appreciate your efforts in combating vandalism, you reverted a legitimate edit. There is no Mayberry, North Carolina. Griffith was born in Mt. Airy, North Carolina. --Ward3001 (talk) 19:58, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

No problem. Honest mistake. --Ward3001 (talk) 20:05, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

Vandalism?!

Why are you templating a user with a level-2 vandalism warning when there is no clear vandalism involved? I notice this isn't the first time you've been asked a question along these lines. Seems a bit WP:BITEY to me unless I'm missing something. —Wknight94 (talk) 21:28, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

If you were a new user starting out slowly, playing with categories, and someone used a form letter to call you a vandal, would you really care if the person was using WP:HUGGLE? I think not. —Wknight94 (talk) 01:48, 13 March 2008 (UTC)

NPWatcher application

Your NPWatcher application has been approved. Good luck with the extra tool. Rudget. 12:55, 13 March 2008 (UTC)

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday from the Birthday Committee

Wishing 21655/March 17 2008 a very happy birthday on behalf of the Wikipedia Birthday Committee!

Don't forget to save us all a piece of cake!

--Nadir D Steinmetz 01:32, 15 March 2008 (UTC)

I got a birthday cake for you!
I got a birthday cake for you!
Happy Birthday! Tiddly-Tom 00:40, 15 March 2008 (UTC)

Moved by Two One Six Five Five τ ʃ 02:10, 15 March 2008 (UTC)

Hey, 21655/March 17 2008. Just stopping by to wish you a Happy Birthday from the Wikipedia Birthday Committee!
Have a great day!-- §tepshep • ¡Talk to me! 19:13, 15 March 2008 (UTC)
Hapopy Birthday! Kimu 19:19, 15 March 2008 (UTC)


Happy Birthday Jerry talk ¤ count/logs 23:28, 15 March 2008 (UTC)

Thanks...

Thanks for the links and things. I am slowly going through the tutorial. Many of the articles I've been reading to see how many submissions were written are extremely intimidating! lol.. What a stretch for the brain.. but I know I can do it. --Carpe Diem! 00:27, 15 March 2008 (UTC)

Moved by Two One Six Five Five τ ʃ 02:10, 15 March 2008 (UTC)

Where've you come from?

The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
Not a star I've awarded before, but despite the fact I didn't know you last week, you suddenly seem to be all over my watchlist reverting things. Thanks. J Milburn (talk) 10:16, 15 March 2008 (UTC)


Have you just had a username change or something? How long have you been an editor? J Milburn (talk) 10:16, 15 March 2008 (UTC)

Ah, that would explain it! Well, see you around, and happy editing. J Milburn (talk) 13:08, 15 March 2008 (UTC)
The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
You're always out there catching the vandals, so here is another reward. iMatthew 2008 13:47, 16 March 2008 (UTC)

What is this about?

What is this History about? Jeepday (talk) 14:56, 16 March 2008 (UTC)

How-to tag

Hi, you just added a how-to tag to the glossary of ballet. Wikipedia is not an how-to, granted, but sometimes to describe how a pose looks like there is need to go into the specific, especially because ballet is visual and words are not a match to describe all the possibilities in a 3d space. A glossary should offer the readers the possibility to identify something - and if something is really complex, so its description will be complex. If I had had to write a how-to on arabesque, I would also have talked about the actual technique (straight leg, tensed bent back, engaged muscles, etc) and the difference between the different schools. There is a thin line between dictionary and how-to, however I do not think I have crossed it. If you do not agree with my writing style (but ehi, is it an encyclopedia???), then feel free to change the wording... Gioland71 (talk) 16:11, 16 March 2008 (UTC)

No problem :-) Good somebody cares enough. Gioland71 (talk) 13:06, 17 March 2008 (UTC)

Thanks!

Thank you very much for my barnstar! I appreciate it. --Yamla (talk) 20:07, 17 March 2008 (UTC)

Ronald Kessler

Well, who can ever tell for sure? But the user has identified themselves as Ronald Kessler several times in the past and refers to Ronald Kessler in first person. Basically he's been warned about conflict of interest and autobiographies before, but has managed to just stay on the right side of the line. Unfortunately this is where it may turn bad. --Escape Orbit (Talk) 21:01, 17 March 2008 (UTC)

Wii

Take a look at the article the editor linked to (which he created): Wii 3rd Party Compatibility. It's obvious why I reverted the edit. TJ Spyke 21:09, 17 March 2008 (UTC)

Thank you!

Thank you for the barnstar. By the way, I was wondering if you would be interested in me nominating you for adminship. I noticed all the work you do, and I would think that you would benefit from having some extra tools. Please post your reply on my talk page. Cheers, Glacier Wolf 21:25, 17 March 2008 (UTC)

Glacier Wolf would like to nominate you to become an administrator. Please visit Wikipedia:Requests for adminship to see what this process entails, and then contact Glacier Wolf to accept or decline the nomination. A page has been created for your nomination at Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/21655 . If you accept the nomination, you must formally state and sign your acceptance and answer the questions on that page. Once you have answered the questions, you may post your nomination for discussion, or request that your nominator do so.
Hey there, just FYI, I have left you a question at your RfA. Take your time answering. Cheers, Tiptoety talk 23:24, 17 March 2008 (UTC)

Withdrawal

I'm kindly advising you that it would be in your best interests to withdraw your RfA, to avoid a pile-on and more criticism. I feel that if you withdraw now and work on the issues raised, in a few months you will easily breeze through. Sincerely, EJF (talk) 23:33, 17 March 2008 (UTC)

Don't feel disheartened or beat yourself up about it; it's OK, lots of admins failed their first RfA. Take a break and evaluate, and come back whenever you feel you're ready. We need you — there is still a lot more vandalism than there are Hugglers :) Best regards, EJF (talk) 23:44, 17 March 2008 (UTC)

Your RfA

I'm sorry to hear that you had to close your RfA. That seems to happen a lot lately. I have come to bother you with a suggestion (if you would like to try again): I say try to get more Wikispace edits. Other than that, you're sure to pass. Happy editing, Basketball110 Go Longhorns! 23:45, 17 March 2008 (UTC)

If you would like my two-bits, it seems that as long as RFA exists, there will always be someone who finds something to complain about. If I wanted to do an RfA, they would say I have an attitude problem (compared to some of the admins? Ha!), or that I don't create enough articles, or that I don't block enough. Go figure. Anyway, sorry to hear that you withdrew your RfA. If you ever want me to nominate you again, just let me know! Cheers, Glacier Wolf 23:49, 17 March 2008 (UTC)