User talk:James086/2007/Archive1

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[edit] Response to speedy tagging

okay okay just take out the stupid part. i am showing her wikipedia.—Preceding unsigned comment added by Cjstephens (talk • contribs)

haha fair enough then—Preceding unsigned comment added by Cjstephens (talk • contribs)

[edit] Response to vandalism revert

Did YOU revert what I added? that guy was a dork I was just being factual—Preceding unsigned comment added by 218.101.88.26 (talk • contribs)

[edit] Response to a vandalism warning

Hello James perhaps crocodile punter should change his tact with his comments, it is not speculation, but inside knowledge. Could i be a member of staff??? mmm.

With all due respect you are based thousand of miles away where i am based in the uk where the company is based,. perhaps in future crocodile punter will step down from his ivory tower & deal with contributors more civily !!!!

Thankyou & good day —Preceding unsigned comment added by 212.1.158.151 (talk • contribs)

[edit] Hey just wanted to tell you

This is the new account for Jordan_Sluss and I wanted to say, im sorry for all the vandilisim (why isn't spell check an option?)i've caused to your page. I will actually use the edit key to help Wikipedia from now on. Although all my friends such as Daanarchist, and all the Kirbys wont i apoligize for them too.



~~Jordanwaynesluss~~

[edit] Re: Putney High School

Hi, sorry to trouble you, but you deleted my edit of Putney High School, which i feel to be rather unfair. I made a valuable contribution to the page, citing true details about the school. I spoke 100% the truth, as i went there and can give an accurate description, unlike you (no offence....) I hope that you reconsider your actions, Thank you for your time. People1345


[edit] DYK

Updated DYK query On January 19, 2007, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Ken Okuyama, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the "Did you know?" talk page.

Merci, Blnguyen (bananabucket) 05:36, 19 January 2007 (UTC)

And for the star as well. I'm not very productive in DYK, it's people who create articles deliberatrely because of trivia, which keep DYK turning over. Blnguyen (bananabucket) 05:26, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Newyorkbrad's RfA

This is to thank you for your early support on my RfA, which closed favorably this morning. I appreciate the confidence the community has placed in me and am looking forward to my new responsibilities. Please let me know if ever you have any comments or suggestions, especially as I am learning how to use the tools. Best regards, Newyorkbrad 17:36, 21 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks for your support

--Yannismarou 20:40, 23 January 2007 (UTC)
--Yannismarou 20:40, 23 January 2007 (UTC)

As you set out for Ithaka, hope the voyage is long
Knowledge is your destiny, but don't ever hurry the journey
May there be many summer mornings when
With what pleasure and joy, you come into harbors seen for the first time

Don't expect Ithaka to make you rich. Ithaka gave you the marvelous journey
And, if I, one of your fellow-travellers, can offer something
To make this journey of yours even more fascinating and enjoyable
This is my assistance with anything I can help.

[edit] Image OTRS

Hi - I've added that tag as requested - unfortunately I've been fairly inactive due to internet problems, leading me to take a while to respond to your message on my talk page (and meaning that I haven't been dealing with any OTRS requests), and we've fairly backlogged on OTRS anyway, which is probably why no-one resolved your request earlier. Please convey our thanks to the copyright holder for licensing the image in this way :), thanks, Martinp23 17:50, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] corsa

I'm getting sleepy and slow at the moment. You mean you saved it off flickr, opened it up in an image editor and then saved it as PNG? Important thing is not to save a jpeg as a jpeg, as this causes it to degrade. — coelacan talk — 08:46, 30 January 2007 (UTC)

If you could see my thumbs, I assure you they're up. I know my way around the Commons:, by the way, so if you have questions about using it, navigating, whatever, ask me. — coelacan talk — 08:49, 30 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] User:Azer_Red/ED_discussion_page

Hi James086...

First of all, I may be an extra lightweight Wikipedia user but am by no means a n00b; especially with the Wiki format (including the politics). Maybe I was a bit 'harsh' in my edit but, considering the context...well, c'mon: a class action against a troll site? That's comedy gold.

I won't attempt to reword it -or add:

[edit] Also See

Class Action

Frivolous Litigation

Troll Organization

etc., etc.,

...but the 'plaintiffs' are asking for it and I think your wholesale reversion of my edit a tad unfair. But -as an admin- it's your Wiki so I know how that works, ie. you win. So maybe you can give these poor, misguided souls a word of advice before a). they waste their time and money on attempting legal action that has no chance in any court of law and b). invite further grief from ED.

If they think ED is brutal, they obviously don't get out (of Wikipedia) much. Wait until their discussion hits the /b/ board at 4Chan because that's where it's heading (the bloke who linked me to it is a card carrying EDiot and /b/tard).

Me?...I'm a Colbert Nationalist so no worries here mate.

Man the harpoons James!

Bestest ~ --Piepie 11:16, 30 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] My site was taken off by you but there wasn't an explanation

Hello James086,

I added my website, it was an information website about Asthma that had no gimmicks or anything. It was a simple informational website about Asthma and nothing else. I was wondering why it was taken off. Can you please answer this. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Shortshire (talk • contribs) 18:40, 30 January 2007 (UTC).

[edit] Thanks!

Thanks for the award, James! Much appreciated! BuddingJournalist 08:54, 1 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Commons Picture of the Year

Yep, it's me voting for pic of the year on commons. I can't log into my account on commons due to cookies and my antivirus software playing up. James086Talk 11:34, 1 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] RfA talk pages

Hi there! I just noticed you added some RfA stats to a candidate discussion page. I'd like to let you know there is a template for this, Template:RfA talk which only requires you to add in the user's name and stats – the rest is done automatically. Hope it makes it easier next time. --Majorly (o rly?) 13:20, 1 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] the african executive

hey, need your help coz was doin a article on this online mag which i think is encycl... material but was tagged for deletion...TWICE eve after recreation? sort me out, see am not a proffessional writer so thats why this may appear that way. is it possible for you to give me some guide on what to write or leave out on this article? thanks. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Kenteyie (talk • contribs) 09:42, 2 February 2007 (UTC).

[edit] Re: Maserati MC12 FAC

Hi there! I will try going over the article tomorrow to highlight some of the issues (I'm a bit pressed for time, though, so don't quote me on that). In the meantime, you might want to take a look at the excellent guide User:Tony1/How to satisfy Criterion 1a. This guide discusses many of the prosaic problems that are present in the Maserati article, and offers some good solutions. Good luck! Cheers. --Plek 21:52, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] My RfA

Hey James,

I just would like to thank you for your support in my recent request for adminship, which passed with a final tally of 54/13/11. I appreciate the trust expressed by members of the community, and will do my best to uphold it.

Naturally, I am still becoming accustomed to using the new tools, so if you have suggestions or feedback, or need anything please let me know. - Gilliam 20:42, 5 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Vandalism

I fixed (edited) a page on 6/2/07 and i got a message the next day sayin it waz vandalism. i would like to know why it is vandalism. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 210.50.244.84 (talk) 05:18, 6 February 2007 (UTC).

I'm not sure which edit you are refering to, if you could say which article it was that you edited then I could have a look. I can't tell which article you edited because at the moment, you don't have an account. If you edit without an account then your edit is credited to your IP address and it seems that your IP address has changed since the edit so there's no way of finding out which article it was, other than your memory. Hoprefully you can remember and I can see what was wrong (if anything) with your edit. Thanks, James086Talk 22:55, 7 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] hey i need some help...

im working on the DHIVEHI wikipedia and i am trying to create a new main page for it... i cudnt take the featured picture boc to the left side of the window... can u help me?? plz?? http://dv.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Future_main_page_in_progress&action=submit --Mohamed Ishan 09:12, 11 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] rockstar

hello, you recently sent me a message saying that I changed information in the Rockstar energy drink article. But I never even looked at that article. Maybe you made a mistake...or someone is using the same wireless internet connection as me. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 69.22.211.73 (talk) 13:48, 11 February 2007 (UTC).

If you did not edit that page but were on at the same time as the messages were posted then you are most likely using a shared IP. It doesn't neccessarily mean someone else is using your wireless connection, sometimes there can be thousands of people on one IP address regardless of whether it is wireless, DSL or cable. If the message wasn't intended for you then please disregard it. If you wish to avoid messages intended for other people you could create an account. That will also mean that if your IP address is blocked you won't be stopped from editing. Thanks for your time, James086Talk 22:49, 11 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Thank you...

...for signing my guestbook. HyperSonicBoom 23:14, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Congratulations on the FA!

Excellent work! riana_dzasta 12:09, 17 February 2007 (UTC)

I'll have a statement ready tomorrow morning and ping you when it's done. riana_dzasta 13:06, 17 February 2007 (UTC)
It's up, I'll drop Alex a line. Have fun answering the questions ;) riana_dzasta 03:53, 18 February 2007 (UTC)
Nah, it was fun going through your contribs :) riana_dzasta 15:26, 18 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Thank you

For the help offer. and about vandlisim it just started to get boring (although the first thing i did WAS vandlise ONE account one time, and I thought "Why is this fun?" Anyway thanks again and i probably will ask sometime in the future Jordanwaynesluss 04:15, 18 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] RfA thanks

Hi, James086, I just wanted to thank you for your support on my RfA, which was successful with a final tally of 61/0/2. I'm honoured that you'd say you see only good contribs from me, and I hope my administrative actions will receive the same assessment. If you have any comments about my use of the tools I would be glad to hear from you on my talk page. Thanks again! Heimstern Läufer 06:28, 22 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks

It's been a week since my recent request for adminship passed, and since I haven't managed to delete the Main Page or indef-block Jimbo - yet - I figure it's safe to send these out. Thanks a lot for participating in my RfA; I hope to do a good job. If you see me doing something wrong, need help, or just want to have a chat, please don't hesitate to drop by :) – riana_dzasta 07:04, 22 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Mistake?

I received a message from you, saying that I was experimenting with some page. Can this be a mistake? I don't remember vandalising anything, unless my brain is damaged. Mind clearing this up? Your message can be found on my talk page.[1] 24.181.231.73 16:01, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

Because you don't have an account, any edits are assigned to your IP address. IP addresses can change so you probably would have had a different IP on the 17 November 2006. Someone else was most likely using it at this point. Sometimes there are people on a shared IP address despite having completely separate internet connections. I highly doubt the message was intended for you, and seeing as it has been 3 months since the warning was issued it won't be taken into account (others will assume the person behind this IP has changed). Seeing as the message wasn't for you, just disregard it, it doesn't affect you in any way. If you want to edit Wikipedia a lot, you can create an account which will prevent messages that aren't intended for you reaching you. But of course it's up to you. Thanks, James086Talk 01:10, 24 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Congratulations!

Congratulations!
It is my great pleasure to inform you that your Request for Adminship has
closed successfully and you are now an administrator!

Useful Links:
• Administrators' reading list • Administrators' how-to guide •
• Administrator's Noticeboard • Administrator's Noticeboard for Incidents • Administrator's Noticeboard for 3RR •
Your admin logs:
• blocks • deletions • moves • protects • uploads •

If you have questions, feel free to leave a talk page message for me or any other admin. Again, congratulations! Essjay (Talk) 11:10, 25 February 2007 (UTC)

Yes! Congratulations on a unanimous RfA! :) Good luck with the shiny buttons. – riana_dzasta 11:31, 25 February 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, take it easy. Clearing out C:CSD for the first time is kinda fun :) – riana_dzasta 12:05, 25 February 2007 (UTC)
Well done mate! Have fun with your new tools (not too much fun, stick with the easy stuff first) - good luck! Majorly (o rly?) 11:39, 25 February 2007 (UTC)
Congratulations on the succesful RfA James, and good luck mopping! - Anas Talk? 12:46, 25 February 2007 (UTC)
Well-deserved. -- FayssalF - Wiki me up ® 13:05, 25 February 2007 (UTC)
Congratulations and happy mopping! :D S.D. ¿п? § 13:33, 25 February 2007 (UTC)
Congratulations! Good luck :). ~ Arjun 13:52, 25 February 2007 (UTC)
Ditto to all the above. Khukri 13:54, 25 February 2007 (UTC)
Congrats. If you really want to be famous, you could un-{{adminbacklog}} WP:CFD. It's nearly there (after me spending three days closing "easy" CFDs), and there can only be a dozen or so CFDs open that need closing to get the real backlog out of the way. Since they are a bit on the controversial side, I didn't feel like closing them. Unlike AFD, CFD closes aren't that easily undone. All the best, Angus McLellan (Talk) 15:52, 25 February 2007 (UTC)
Congrats! ThePurpleMonkey(talk•portal•contribs) 18:32, 25 February 2007 (UTC)

Congrats! —Quarl (talk) 2007-02-25 20:53Z

[edit] FAC

Dear James! Just in case you have time and interest in the topic:

I would like to have your comments on my recent work for further improvement. Any suggestion will be very much appreciated. Thanks.Sangak 19:30, 26 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks

Appreciate you giving me the heads-up on the afd for the supercars list. Unfortunately, I'm on an informal Wiki-hiatus, so I missed the voting window. The result went the way I would have voted, though, which reinforces my belief that WP can, surprising though it may be, struggle along without my daily input ;)

Fox1 (talk) 21:45, 27 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Unofficial St. Patrick's Day deletion review

An editor has asked for a deletion review of Unofficial St. Patrick's Day. Since you closed the deletion discussion for this article or speedy-deleted it, you might want to participate in the deletion review. Strangerer (Talk) 06:05, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for notifying me, I will comment on the drv, but I won't take a stance seeing as I deleted and protected it. James086Talk 08:59, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] My RfA

Thanks for your support in my recent RfA which passed unanimously - thus proving that you can indeed fool some of the people some of the time. I'm still coming to terms with the new functionality I have, but so far nothing bad has happened. As always, if there's anything you need to let me know, just drop me a line on my Talk page. BigHaz - Schreit mich an 10:35, 2 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Entrusted with the Bucket!

Yes, my identical copy of bucket-and-mop =]
Yes, my identical copy of bucket-and-mop =]

Thank you for supporting me in my RfA. Thanks for your vote, I've received an overwhelming 96% support and successfully took a copy of bucket-and-mop from the main office!

School graduation exam and HKCEE are both pressing in, so I might become inactive for a while. But soon after that, I look forward to working with you! --Deryck C. 03:38, 3 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Response to a revert

whyd you change my edit? that article sucks whoever made it did a bad job —Preceding unsigned comment added by Linkstermandude (talk • contribs)

If you don't think the article is up to standard, why not try to improve it instead of placing "MACANUDOS SUCK" on the top? James086Talk 06:46, 3 March 2007 (UTC)
tell me, do you think it sucks? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Linkstermandude (talk • contribs)
No I don't think it "sucks". I don't think it is a very good article, it just lists information, but this is Wikipedia and eventually someone will improve it. Again, instead of just commenting on how bad it is, why not do something to improve it? James086Talk 06:50, 3 March 2007 (UTC)

Why don't you improve it? The grammar sucks on it. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Linkstermandude (talk • contribs)

I will improve the article, however your edits have not been constructive and if you persist you will be blocked. James086Talk 07:00, 3 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Administrator question

Hi, I was wondering how to become an editor or an admin? Whatever it is you people do.

Thanks, Mike L. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Clydedaferret (talk • contribs)

To become an administrator you need to submit a request for adminship. There are no official prerequisites but applications are almost guaranteed to fail if the user has fewer than 2000 edits and 3 months of fairly consistent contributions. Have a look at the current nominations to get an idea. James086Talk 07:10, 3 March 2007 (UTC)

Thanks.

How do I become an editor? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Clydedaferret (talk • contribs)

If you have edited a page, then you are an editor. Anyone can edit Wikipedia except for a few protected pages. If you want to know more about Wikipedia I suggest looking at Welcome! and the 5 Pillars of Wikipedia. James086Talk 10:10, 3 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Kiarostami was promoted!

Dear James086

I need to thank you for your kind assistance and support. The article would not come to FA status without your helps. Thanks and All the best. Sangak Talk 11:23, 3 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] AWB

Since you're an admin, feel free to add yourself to the list. Tra (Talk) 13:21, 4 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Jacob moon talkpage still active

The creator just posted a stub cat to it. Ronbo76 04:56, 5 March 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for informing me. I missed though and Gilliam deleted it while I was offline. James086Talk 05:59, 5 March 2007 (UTC)
Not a problem. It happens. Ronbo76 06:03, 5 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks!

Thanks for your support on my RfA. It passed with 55/0/0. I'll try my best to be worthy of the trust the community has put in me. If there are any of my actions you have a problem with or a question about, please feel free to discuss this with me and if needed to revert me. If there is anything else I can help you with (backlogs, comments, ...), you can always contact me on my talk page. Fram 15:02, 5 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] User 62.85.192.81

Hello James086. Thank you for blocking the cited user. I just wanted to point out a couple of things. I feel that this editor may warrant a longer block as they were blocked for exactly this same reason recently and returned to their blanking vandalism when the block expired and I feel sure that these actions are the only ones that they will take when the current block expires. Also, I did not find a message on their talk page pointing out the 2nd block (though you may have added it while I was typing this). Thanks again for your help in this situation.MarnetteD | Talk 16:18, 5 March 2007 (UTC)

I have watchlisted 62.85.192.81 (talk · contribs) so if they return to vandalise again, I will block again for longer. I'm sure you understand why I'm hesitant to block an IP address for a long time though. Yes, I forgot to put a note on their talk page, thanks for reminding me ;) James086Talk 09:11, 6 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Please sign my autograph page

Please sign my autograph page. A•N•N•Afoxlover PLEASE SIGN, ANYONE!!! 03:37, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Newbie testing?

Hey James, just letting you know of this. Thanks. Michaelas10 (Talk) 19:10, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

Perhaps it's a test, I'll ask them not to copy my page as it can be decieving. I don't know about this, but s/he reverted him/herself a few seconds later. Anyway thanks for informing me. James086Talk 22:44, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Proofreading

Thanks for the suggestions on Wikipedia:Tools/Optimum tool set - they've helped me improve this page each time I've read them. The page has developed much since you proofread it, and I was wondering if you'd like to take another look at it. The Transhumanist   17:10, 9 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] == re:User:62.85.192.81 - vandalism blocking==

I have watchlisted 62.85.192.81 (talk · contribs) so if they return to vandalise again, I will block again for longer. I'm sure you understand why I'm hesitant to block an IP address for a long time though. Yes, I forgot to put a note on their talk page, thanks for reminding me ;) James086Talk 09:10, 6 March 2007 (UTC)

Well, in my opinion (and it is clearly shared by many FRUSTRATED EDITORS who have to spend time reverting this nonsense), blocking is the ONLY THING you can do to prevent some one(?) or many(?) from this constant vandalism.
If there is one thing which will drive me away from bothering to contribute to Wikipedia, it is this constant and annoying vandalism from unregistered people who seem to take a delight in their actions.
I do not buy into the bullshit of "anyone can edit" if this is the kind of thing and the kind of people who keep on doing it...... Viva-Verdi 18:12, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

Hi, yes it can be very frustrating when a vandal returns, I don't know what they feel they have achieved, but anyway. Obviously we don't want any collateral damage with non-vandals being blocked, see Blocking IP addresses but because it appears this vandal is persistent and they have a static IP address, if they return to vandalise again I will block for a month. I really hope you don't get driven from Wikipedia by someone with the childish hobby of ruining other's work, I assure you it is not worth the stress. They will be able to edit again on the 17th of March, if they persist with vandalism and I don't notice (or I may be offline) please leave a note on my talk page and I will check it out. Thanks, James086Talk 23:06, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Rfa thanks

Hey, just popping by to say thanks alot for supporting Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Ryanpostlethwaite which passed on saturday, I'm honoured to serve the community. If you have any problems or questions, you know where to find me Ryanpostlethwaite contribs/talk 12:18, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] My RfA

Hi James086. Thank you for your confidence in my ability as an admin. Rest assured that I heard every voice loud and clear during the discussion, and will strive to use the mop carefully and responsibly. Please don't hesitate to give me constructive criticism anytime. Xiner (talk, email) 02:47, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] thievery

Sweet. I've always wanted to be a noble thief. Thanks! Natalie 13:17, 16 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] My RfA

Thank you for your support during my recent, successful RfA. I hope I'll continue to prove trustworthy. Shimeru 16:24, 17 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Hi

Just dealing with the midnight vandals, noticed youre one of the local admins we dont see on talk pages in WP:WA - are you interested in the Jimbo meetup at all? SatuSuro 15:19, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

Interested, very, but sadly I won't be able to make it. I'm 16 so that might complicate things anyway but I'll hang around WP:WA and WP:PERTH, I hadn't thought to look for them before. James086Talk|Email 11:42, 22 March 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, I think you are one of two other admins in wa that doesnt show up regularly in the local chat and conspiracy that i call the four hose-persons of the apocalypse (jokingly) who inhabit the wa/ and perth project talk pages - worth keeping up with it all, cheers SatuSuro 03:13, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] RFA

Hey there. Thanks for supporting my RFA. It was successful. Cheers SGGH 20:39, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Heya

The Original Barnstar
For surviving one month of adminship and not screwing up (that I can tell!), I award my friend James this shiny pointy thing. :) – Riana ঋ 09:38, 25 March 2007 (UTC)

Aww shucks. Thanks, I could say the same about you. So I will! James086Talk | Email 23:49, 25 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] RFA Thanks

I would like to thank you for your support in my recent RFA. As you may or may not be aware, it passed with approximately 99% support. I ensure you that I will use the tools well, and if I ever disappoint you, I am open to recall. If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to leave me a note on my talkpage. Thanks again, ^demon[omg plz] 20:39, 25 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Wrong Password

Dear James086:

Please excuse my not logging in to write you, but I can't. My Preferences page says I'm Bruce Bathurst. I created an account using the latest Safari on MacOSX 10.4.9. Safari allows cookies if they are sent from the domain 'wikipedia.org' (no 3d-party cookies). Is that my problem?

No matter what passwords I used, it wouldn't accept them; so I asked for one by e-mail. That worked fine. So, then I edited "Gibbs' phase rule' talk, and all worked fine: comments are still there. Then I wrote something about myself. Looked find. Then I logged out.

Again my password was 'wrong', and I logged in by requesting one. What I wrote about myself had been deleted, though what I wrote about Gibbs was still there.

Should I just accept the Administator's password and not change it? Or, do you recognize something I'm doing wrong?

Bruce Bathurst, PhD

PS. I'm a retired professional computer consultant.

168.150.253.56 22:04, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

You will have to use the new password, but once you log in I suggest changing it to your prefered password, simply so you can remember it. Problems similar to this often arise, and it's most likely an issue with cookies. You can try allowing all cookies from en.wikipedia.org though sometimes that doesn't work. If you find yourself still having troubles I recommend using the secure site ( https://en.wikipedia.org ). It's a bit slower than the normal site but is a lot more stable and therefore most browsers and security suites have no problems with it. When I use it (on another pc which has similar problems to your's) I don't notice any difference. I would suggest you keep on blocking 3rd party cookies simply for security on other sites. I hope it's helped, I can't really think of anything else. If you still have problems try asking at the Help desk where there are lots of people who will see your question. James086Talk | Email 23:59, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Holden (New Zealand) --> Holden New Zealand

Hi, the article Holden (New Zealand) is named incorrectly and should be named Holden New Zealand, but I cannot move the page because a redirect of the same name has already been created. If you could move the page for me that would be greatly appreciated. OSX 06:57, 28 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] RFA Thanks

Thanks for your support on my Request for adminship, which was successful, with votes of 49/0/0.

Lemme know if you need help on something I might know a little something about....(check my userpage).
cheers, Casliber | talk | contribs 14:03, 28 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Edson, Alberta

Dude, im sorry, but. in all honesty. i live in edson, and i feel you are not qualifyed to judge what goes on here. you think you know, but mannn YOU DONT. YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND!WHAT GOES ON HERE! SEND HELP!

*aheem*

Senserly, Zielke

The details you added to the Edson, Alberta article are not of a neutral point of view. By adding those without a reliable source it seems as though you are trying to add derogatory comments, especially considering your response. Please refrain from adding information like that to articles unless you cite a source for it. James086Talk | Email 09:41, 31 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Stupid

What is wrong with you? Is it.... hmmmm everything? Why give me a warning? im trying to make a stupid club that will become famous. Not trying to be a spammer. If you.... if you don't replace my page OR delete my "last warning". I will go to drastic measures. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Reaper90210 (talk • contribs)

Please note that Wikipedia is not for things made up in school one day. Your group does not give a reason as to why it is notable enough for an article. You would need to cite multiple sources that are independant (like a newspaper, not a website that is created by the group) and are articles/stories/websites etc specifically about your group. Please don't take this personally but I highly doubt that your group can do that. James086Talk | Email 02:43, 1 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] My RfA

  • Thanks for the support position. However, I've decided to withdraw my acceptance because of real WP:CIVIL concerns. I will try again later when I've proven to myself and others that my anger will no longer interfere with my abilities as a Wikipedia editor. Thanks again, and I'll see you around here shortly. :) JuJube 04:21, 1 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] My RfA

  • Thanks for voting in my RfA. I've decided to withdraw my acceptance because of real WP:CIVIL concerns. I will try again later when I've proven to myself and others that my anger will no longer interfere with my abilities as a Wikipedia editor. Thanks again, and I'll see you around here shortly. :) JuJube 04:47, 1 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] My Rfa

Thank you for support in my recent successful RfA. --Anthony.bradbury 14:14, 1 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] RfA thanks

Thank you for your Support on my recent nomination for adminship, which passed with a final tally of 89/1/1. If there's anything I can help with, then you know where to find me. Cheers.

- Michael Billington (talk) 06:49, 3 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Majorly's RfB

Hi James, thanks for your strong support in my RfB. Sadly, it didn't pass, but I appreciate the support, and especially the fact you had considered me as a candidate before and I do intend to run again eventually. See you around! Majorly (o rly?) 02:35, 5 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] RfA thanks

Thank you for your support on my Request for adminship, which finished successfully, with unanimous support of 40/0/0.

I will do my best to serve Wikipedia and the community. Again thanks.
--Meno25 08:18, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] RfA thanks from Akhilleus

Akhilleus gets new weapons.
 Archive1, thanks for your support in my successful RfA.

As the picture shows, the goddesses have already bestowed my new weapons,
which I hope to use to good effect. If you ever need assistance,
or want to give me feedback on my use of the admin tools,
please leave me a message on my talkpage.
--Akhilleus (talk) 17:42, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Felicia Peacock

Alright so first of all Zackary Lane Castle is my best friend. And second of all i was just trying to make a page about me before I die...everybody needs to feel special...I mean it would it kill you to let me have my own page. I may not understand how all this works but I am willing to listen granted your approach is different. so the next time I need to hear some bigshot wikipedia wannabe make me feel like i'm 5...I'll let you know. Normally I would apologize for being this blunt but, lately things are lookin' so good. So have an uber-awesome day! —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Feliciapeacock (talk • contribs) 05:31, 8 April 2007 (UTC).

As Jersey Devil said above, articles are for subjects that meet the notability criteria, basically they need sources that are independant and published (like a newspaper or book). I apologise if you felt I treated you like you're 5, it wasn't intended. The message you got from me was a template, designed to be informative but not by any means belittling. I hope I haven't put you off Wikipedia and if you have any questions feel free to ask. Thanks, James086Talk | Email 05:36, 9 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] FYI

You forgot to close the ref tag at Enzo Ferrari, leading to a rather drastic change in the article. I do that a lot, so I can't blame you, but I would suggest either previewing before or checking after saving your edits. Thanks. Λυδαcιτγ 23:04, 9 April 2007 (UTC)

Yeah I do that sometimes. I think I was in the middle of it and got distracted. Thanks for clearing up after me. James086Talk | Email 04:34, 10 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Admin coach?

Saw your name on the list of coach volunteers. I am interested in adminship and wondered if a little pre RfA coaching might help. IvoShandor 13:40, 9 April 2007 (UTC)

Guess not. It's cool. I will query elsewhere.IvoShandor 10:23, 10 April 2007 (UTC)
Whoa! No, it's fine. I've been busy today and your message wasn't last on my talk page so I missed it. Sorry about that.
So what reasons would you like to become an admin? That way I can help fine tune specific areas. Nice to meet you by the way. James086Talk | Email 12:30, 10 April 2007 (UTC)
Well, since I work on GAs a lot I end up lurking around IFDs a lot and proposing them (not tons but I think that is where I would be most useful as an admin.) I also patrol my watchlist for vandalism, and have had some luck in the past with stopping it from happening on pages that were heavily targetted, such as Kane, Pennsylvania. These are the two areas I could help WP the most as an admin I would say. I am familiar with AfDs and could help out there as well, closing and such. I just would like to know more about these processes, how they work on the admin side of it, what do the admins really do when they close discussions? How do they decide whose supports/opposes to listen to when determining consensus. These things are what I am most curious about. Thanks. 12:31, 10 April 2007 (UTC)
Also, AIV and vandal blocks, these places would be great for me and be awesome respite from creating articles (which I also do a lot of but run into dry spells where I just poke around the wiki like a nomad). IvoShandor 12:42, 10 April 2007 (UTC)
My biggest worry about an RfA is an incident I had with a user a couple months ago involving a spammer, who I basically attacked on his talk page. We later made amends and the spammer realized his mistake, but I failed to assume good faith, and got very angry, and lashed out one nite after a couple drinks (which is not a common activity for me, so I kinda lost control that nite). I ended up giving the user a Purple barnstar and he accepted my apology, even offering to treat me to a video game at the arcade whose link he was trying to insert on DeKalb, Illinois. That incident taught me a lot about how not to deal with seemingly "bad" users. But I fear it will be held against me at RfA (which is why I have been, up to now, reluctant to try for it) despite all of my contributions to the project in all namespaces. What do you think? IvoShandor 12:46, 10 April 2007 (UTC)

When closing more difficult debates, like Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Stoopid Monkey (from today's list), it comes down to descretion. I would tend to keep that article based on DHowell's response and the references in the article. There's a process for what to do when closing a deletion debate which explains what to do but judging the result of a debate is sort of hard to explain. I tend to give comments with policies more weight, so if someone points out how article doesn't pass the notability criteria it makes their view more convincing. But that's just me. Make a user subpage and link some XfD debates that are due to end tomorrow and then note how you would close them. eg.

Though try to pick something a little harder ;)

Could you give me a link to your dispute? If it was sufficiently long ago and you have been civil since, then people shouldn't count it in an RfA (Jeez you reply fast). James086Talk | Email 12:54, 10 April 2007 (UTC)

Yeah I am high speed, low drag. I guess. I am on the Wiki and not doing anything really important so I just jump around a lot, saw the messages fast. : ) You should be able to see my attack (and I think this was in Feb) as far as I know I have been civil since, sometimes my tone might get a little condescending, but usually it just gets brushed off, and if I think I have offended someone with a hasty comment I will try to resolve it on their talk page once I realize I have been rash.

For the dispute (and my evil, horrible, mean spirited and unwarranted attack: see: User:JazzButcher, it should stil be up, not sure, didn't look, just remembered. Perhaps the DeKalb talk page as well. For an example of the other stuff see: This comment and this one: User_talk:IvoShandor/Archive_Apr_2007#Fair_use_exemption.

I think that is the only other time when I may have stepped out of line, but again both of these conflicts were resolved amiably. I used the eff word once at FPC, but I felt ganged up on, and didnt use it to refer to anyone, just the FP criteria, despite this I was accused of a personal attack, I just stayed away from there after that, mostly, save a comment or two on delisting noms.

The more I say the more this seems like a bad idea. But those are the three incidents which could be held against me. IvoShandor 13:04, 10 April 2007 (UTC)

Okay so the commnent wasn't up, here's the link, you can't miss it, promise, I may not have signed it, I wasn't sober that day and apparently thought I was an OG. : )IvoShandor 13:10, 10 April 2007 (UTC)

Those horrible things I said were in Feb. Before that, since early Sept 2006, i hadn't a single incident with anyone, had a few images deleted before I fully understood policy, but those are the only incidents in 7 months of editing, and I have edited a lot. IvoShandor 13:14, 10 April 2007 (UTC)
Ouch. That's going to come up in an RfA. I think most people would want you to wait 'til the end of May/early June to go for an RfA (3 months). I can see you are sorry but you might get shot down if you go for an RfA too soon. It's been about a month and a half of good editing with no disputes so that's good. All I can suggest with respect to that is keep up the good work since. Don't try to hide it in an RfA (that will be disasterous), link it and explain what happened. James086Talk | Email 13:25, 10 April 2007 (UTC)
I had no plans to hide it. I will wait til May or June then. Thanks for the help. And I will follow your advice about IfD's and watch them closely until then. IvoShandor 13:31, 10 April 2007 (UTC)
I knew it would be a problem, as I saw some RfAs having items brought up from as long ago as a year. Oh well, it's not that big of deal, adminship, I mean. Maybe I will just forget about and keep working on the project as I have been. IvoShandor 13:33, 10 April 2007 (UTC)
By June you should be fine. It will probably raise concerns but I think that you'll be alright. There's no rush and some people get opposed for being too eager to become admins. Don't give up if you do want to be an admin, it's not like becoming a bureaucrat (I'd hate to go through that process). You should be fine in a month or 2. If that's the only mishap on your record then given time it will blow over. James086Talk | Email 13:47, 10 April 2007 (UTC)
Well I appreciate your honesty, really I do. And I am in no big rush, just want to help the project, which I can do either way, I wonder, when I do get ready for an RfA, can I still acquire your assitance, maybe some more in depth guidance? IvoShandor 13:51, 10 April 2007 (UTC)
And OUCH was right. I hadn't read that comment since I apoligized and cleared things up, man that was harsh. Wow. IvoShandor 13:52, 10 April 2007 (UTC)
Any time, it might take a while for me to respond as with your original query, but sure. If you have a specific question ask away. I'll nominate you when you feel ready if you like, self-noms are generally less successful. James086Talk | Email 14:02, 10 April 2007 (UTC)
Cool. Thank you. I am generally pretty civil so it shouldn't be a problem remaining so. And I am sure by that time I will have some specific questions formulated as well. Thanks again James. IvoShandor 14:20, 10 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks

Thanks a lot for your recent support in my RfA. I was promoted. J Milburn 16:50, 10 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks!

 Archive1, thank you very much for your support in my successful RfA.

I am thankful and humbled by the trust that the community has placed in me,
and I welcome any comments, questions or complaints that you may have.
Again, thank you for your support, and happy editing!
Hemlock Martinis 22:37, 13 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Hello

Hi how are you going? Remember me? I saw Maserati on the main page. Congratulations! Imoeng 00:31, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

Welcome back! Thanks, it's changed quite a bit since you reviewed it! diff. It's harder than I thought to maintain an article on the main page, a section was removed and it was buried in the history of the page before I could restore it. But it's great to see you back. James086Talk | Email 01:50, 25 April 2007 (UTC)
It's changed a lot, lol. Well it's been on and off for me, depends on the weather. Yeah maintaining articles on the main page is horrible, that why I often ask a question why don't "people" lock the article. See ya around. Imoeng 01:52, 25 April 2007 (UTC)
I'm sure you've heard it before; "Wikipedia the encyclopedia that anyone can edit". I agree that the faetured article should only be protected if it's getting really bad, so I guess I'll just have to live with it. I hope you're able to edit more often. James086Talk | Email 01:58, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Main Page Article

Hi James 086. I saw the Maserati MC12 and as is my wont had a flip through the edit history, FA identification etc. etc. All I can say is what a stunning job from you and the rest of the team who worked on it. I hope you feel justly proud to get it on the main page. Pedro |  Chat  08:00, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

Thankyou. I am indeed proud to have it there. I didn't expect any compliments ontop of having an article on the main page, so thanks again. :) James086Talk | Email 08:11, 25 April 2007 (UTC)
You're very welcome. I think it's a great job. If you have a moment I have made a minor comment regarding British spelling on the talk page of the article. It's not urgent. Pedro |  Chat  08:13, 25 April 2007 (UTC)
Go for it. I never realised that I'd used the American word, I guess I've seen too many American films. James086Talk | Email 08:16, 25 April 2007 (UTC)
Done. See you around the 'pedia and Happy Editing!!! Pedro |  Chat  08:22, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

Hey buddy, congratulations! Looking forward to reverting that bugger a coupla times today :) – Riana ऋ 17:33, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

Thanks, I assure you, there are plenty of opportunities for reversion to go round ;)

[edit] Ferrari P4/5

Thank you for your answer on the above road car. - Culnacréann 21:14, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] RFA thanks

Thank you, James086/2007, for your constructive comments in my recent RFA, which passed with 86 support, 8 oppose, and 5 neutral !votes. I will keep in mind all your suggestions and/or concerns, and will try to live up to your standards. Please, if you have any comments or complaints about my actions as an administrator, leave a note on my talk page, and I will respond as soon as I possibly can, without frying my brain, of course.
Thank you once more,
· AndonicO Talk

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Hehe, I'll try to enjoy them. ;) · AndonicO Talk 01:09, 1 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Hi

Thanks for the note. I've replied at my gaff. --Dweller 13:01, 3 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Deletion

I recently wrote an article that was deleted titled "Table Ball". I'm not suprised that it was deleted since it covered an inane topic. But I meant to print it off since I worked assiduously to make it sound coherent and I was wondering if it was still possible for me to view the article. --A-Barb 21:51, 6 May 2007 (UTC)


[edit] Wiki mods

Hi James. Quick question, how do people become moderators on here. I'm not vying for the position you understand, but I've never read how it actually happens and I see them all the time. Thanks! Knowmysecret 05:58, 7 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] double vote

I indented your inadvertent double vote on Rettetast's RfA [2]. Regards, —AldeBaer 07:56, 12 May 2007 (UTC)

Oops, thanks for cleaning that one up :) James086Talk | Email 09:22, 12 May 2007 (UTC)
No prob :) —AldeBaer 10:07, 12 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Shepshed edit

I was recently editing a page on Shepshed in Leicestershire. I added some details regarding sports teams in the area which were factually correct. I then moved the details regarding Shepshed's twin town to the main section of the page rather than the sport section where it is inappropriate.

I am presuming that an alert was garnered by the use of the word Butthole. Interestingly enough I strongly urge that you check the address of Shepshed Dynamo FC which you will find listed as Butthole Lane, Shepshed. As a local resident I can confirm this is the actual name of the street.

I am somewhat vexed by the fact that no message was given as to what part of my edit was either factually wrong or inappropriate and why it was therefore removed.

"Be respectful to others and their points of view. This means primarily: Do not simply revert changes in a dispute. When someone makes an edit you consider biased or inaccurate, improve the edit, rather than reverting it. Provide a good edit summary when making significant changes that other users might object to. The revision you would prefer will not be established by reverting, and repeated reverting is forbidden; discuss disputed changes on the talk page." Taken from the Wikipedia guideline on disputes. I'm afraid these guidelines do not appear to have been followed by James086 or SuicidalHamster.

This seems to make a mockery of Wikipedia being open to all since such moderation is wholly subjective with people who have no knowledge of a subject area making qualitative judgements. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Roterbaron (talk • contribs) 13:54, 12 May 2007 (UTC).

I gave you a message indicating that your edit to Shepshed was innappropriate but it appears I was wrong. I apologise for reverting the edit and the warning I issued you. The reason I didn't specifically say which part of the edit was innapropriate (but it turns out none of it was) is because it would take far too much time. Wikipedia receives lots of vandalism, and the only way we keep on top of it is by speeding up the removal process. I don't think there is a dispute at all, simply a mis-understanding. I hope I haven't detered you from continuing to contribute. Again, I apologise for reverting your edit to the article, I thought it was vandalism. James086Talk | Email 14:05, 12 May 2007 (UTC)