User talk:Akindofmagick

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[edit] Howdy!

WikiProject Texas A&M

Howdy! As a current or past contributor to a related article, I thought I'd let you know about WikiProject Texas A&M, a collaborative effort to improve Wikipedia's coverage of Texas A&M University. If you would like to participate, you can visit the project page, where you can join the project and see a list of open tasks and related articles. Thanks and Gig 'em! BlueAg09 (Talk) 22:15, 17 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] It's a biter, not bider

Please revert all changes on Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets of "bider" back to "biter." See the talk page for the etymology of the word (it comes from cockbiter...a bit vulgar, but a history nonetheless and the correct terminology. On top of that, the terminology was intentionally defined early in order to be used throughout the article and integrate Aggie terminology into the lexicon. Respectfully, please revert those changes. — BQZip01 — talk 05:40, 18 August 2007 (UTC)

Please look up Garrison Cap - "bider" (with a definite "d" sound) is another perfectly acceptable (and far less offensive) spelling of this slang term, and is the correct form of the word as used when I was in the Corps (do BQs actually say bye-ter? 'cuz we said "bye-der"). When I first read this article, I was mystifed by the "biter" spelling/pronunciation, as it was completely new to me. Interestingly, throughout my Navy career, whenever I inadvertently used the term "bider" for my garrison cap, I was met with blank looks - it's not a term in general usage in the Navy (regardless of the spelling) - which is why I added the definition and link to "garrison cap" to this article. There is a plethora of Aggie terminology in the article, and rightfully so - however, I see no valid reason for being intentionally, repeatedly, unnecessarily offensive/rude. I respectfully submit that some Campusology is best kept on campus - such as the Corps slang term for mayo. Akindofmagick 04:27, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Bonfire pics?

Howdy Akindofmagick! We're looking for Bonfire pictures, as the article is lacking in them. It's currently a featured article candidate. Do you happen to have any pictures that you can add under one of the free licenses? BlueAg09 (Talk) 22:48, 20 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] RFC/USER discussion concerning (ThreeE)

Hello, Akindofmagick. Please be aware that a request for comments has been filed concerning ThreeE's conduct on Wikipedia. The RFC entry can be found by "ThreeE" in this list, and the actual discussion can be found at Wikipedia:Requests for comment/ThreeE, where I would appreciate your participation and comments. — BQZip01 — talk 11:59, 16 September 2007 (UTC)

I appreciate your comments. In retrospect, I feel that my comments were out of line (and I have stated as such...see the talk page), but I also feel that if we take anyone's comments from every time/place, we would find many instances of vented frustration and inappropriate comments that would not pass in civilized society. As a former naval officer, I expect you heard more than a few curse words from some old/crusty chiefs...but at the same time, they likely didn't affect performance reviews either unless the actions were egregious (chewing out some junior enlisted sailor at his wedding or something like that).
I too support a "typical stairstep discipline procedure"
  • Letter of Warning (several notices given)
  • Letter of Censure (not sure what that is, but sounds like an ultimatum or final warning)
  • Suspension (done - 18 hrs)
  • Extended Suspension (done - 36 hrs)
  • Ban (not yet done)
"Note that this disciplinary progression should apply to BOTH editors in question." I couldn't agree more. My actions have already been punished too. I took my rebuke and I learned from it.
"In fact, I suspect this episode will come back to haunt and deeply embarass both gentlemen at some later date - when trying to get a job, for example.. c'mon, guys, is this the sort of thing you want a potential boss to learn about you??" I seriously hope you aren't threatening to report this to anyone. That would go completely against Wikipedia and its policies; this is a free and open forum. I firmly understand and your point is well taken (received loud and clear), but I respectfully request you omit that last sentences as they might be construed as a violation of Wikipedia:No legal threats.
BQZip01: Well, you've once again utterly floored me. How on earth could you construe my comment to be a threat - legal or otherwise??? Everything you've written on Wikipedia is on permanent record, stored on multiple servers - deleting a comment does nothing to change that. I made a simple statement of fact: that (when you get out of the service and start searching for a real job,) this debacle may very well come back to haunt you. There have been NUMEROUS media reports of such things happening over the past five years or so. A simple web search - by anyone who wanted to hire you and knew your Wikipedia username - would turn up this rather vivid exhibition of poor judgment. Breaking News Flash here: Employers ROUTINELY run internet searches on prospective employees nowadays. They want to know if you've uploaded naughty photos to your Facebook page or posted inappropriate comments on your personal blog, or whatever.
As a current military officer and potential future beltway bandit - with a security clearance - may I respectfully suggest - and this is only a suggestion for you to consider, NOT a threat - delivered from the vantage of my advanced age! - that it behooves all of us never to fail to behave in a manner most circumspect. Speaking from personal experience: the safest bet is NEVER to post anything in a public forum or private email that you wouldn't want your mother and your boss to see - because otherwise the outcome can be more than a little embarrassing.
To be perfectly blunt: I have no idea who you are IRL, and quite honestly (harsh as it may sound) don't care; I haven't given your problem with ThreeE a single moment's thought since entering my comment - AT YOUR REQUEST - last week. And now I've spent way too much time thinking about it - which won't happen again, and that's a promise!! Akindofmagick 18:00, 25 September 2007 (UTC)
Well, I never meant for this to be taken in such a hostile way. It was simply a request. Again, your point is well taken and will continue to be addressed (I'll watch what I post). Fair 'nuff? — BQZip01 — talk 21:56, 26 September 2007 (UTC)