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Serious?

Blocking MBisanz? "Per IRC?" I'm obviously missing a valuable piece of the puzzle here. What's going on? Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 21:05, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

He blocked Mbisanz, my alternate account, so I could see the usernameblock template expand when I tried to edit. Heh. MBisanz talk 21:07, 6 May 2008 (UTC)
Like I said, I'm obviously missing a valuable piece of the puzzle.  :-) Good block Maxim. Clearly vandalisms only account...Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 21:10, 6 May 2008 (UTC)
Keeper76, I'm deleting the main page per IRC next. And block you for questioning my IRC authoritah. :D Maxim(talk) 21:10, 6 May 2008 (UTC)
Wouldn't be the first time you deleted the main, eh? Wasn't that you? Frickin hilarious, hope that's not a sore spot for you, I would be seriously proud as a peacock if it were me...:-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 21:13, 6 May 2008 (UTC)
Yes Keeper this is the sort of fun your missing by not using IRC. MBisanz talk 21:15, 6 May 2008 (UTC)
Ah yes. Stocks. That's where I saw Maxim's name, just above yours a few! Great work you guys...Simply Stellar. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 21:19, 6 May 2008 (UTC)
Great... Maxim comes back and goes all rogue on us! Disclaimer: This comment should not be misinterpreted as a questioning of Maxim's authoritah. Please don't delete me!  ;o) Resolute 21:18, 6 May 2008 (UTC)
In a fit of madness he actually nominated me for adminship instead of deleting me...actually come to think of it...that fits right into the destroying wiki thing..... ;) -Djsasso (talk) 02:46, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia talk:Bot Approvals Group

I am going to unprotect the above talk page. I talked to the participants and they have agreed to cool down and talk things out. KnightLago (talk) 02:15, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

again. Equazcion •✗/C • 02:58, 7 May 2008 (UTC)
He, like Kurt, Gurch, and Jeff are allowed their say. MBisanz talk 03:01, 7 May 2008 (UTC)
5 identical comments in each nomination are not necessary, and they have nothing to do with why these particular people should or shouldn't be in BAG. The comment is on the process itself. I've moved it to a more appropriate place. Equazcion •✗/C • 03:05, 7 May 2008 (UTC)
I have reverted. He is entitled to his opinion in each and every one of the discussions. Please do not remove his comments again. KnightLago (talk) 03:35, 7 May 2008 (UTC)
He's entitled to his opinion, but copying the same comment 5 times is just trolling. He has a problem with the process itself, and that's something that should be voiced in one central location. If you want an illustration of the point, try seeing what happens if you place a vote in every existing RFA that says you don't like the RFA process. It's a pointy disruption. Equazcion •✗/C • 03:38, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Israel

Two edits and you protect? That's rather unjustifiable. Please see WP:AN#Featured Article - Israel. - auburnpilot talk 00:38, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

I see that the consensus that is emerging seems to point that I'm justified doing so. Maxim(talk) 01:04, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks

[1] Tiptoety talk 01:52, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

No problem. Maxim(talk) 01:53, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Disputed fair use rationale for Image:ARVN 18th.JPG

An image I uploaded was recently deleated by you because it "fails WP:NFCC". I don't understand how such an image would fail NFCC when any copywrite on it would have been held by the defunct Republic of Vietnam. Wouldn't have any copywrite expired when the RVN ceased to exist in 1975? —Preceding unsigned comment added by LCpl (talk • contribs) 22:58, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

You uploaded under a claim of fair use; the rationale was lacking. Maxim(talk) 23:16, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Userspace

Thanks. Downside is, until I can get adminship, I'm going to have spam RFPP every time I need a move done in my userspace (which should really only apply to archiving my talk page). Sceptre (talk) 20:11, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

:o i demand a desysop (jk thanks :D) Sceptre (talk) 20:33, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

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The following images were removed under CSD I7. Image:Land stalkerJP002.jpg Image:Land stalkerJP003.jpg Image:Land stalkerUS001.jpg.

I would like to add the appropriate tags to these images, but was not given sufficient time to do so. Can you undo the delete Thanks Spark010 09:49, 10 May 2008 (GMT)

Done. Maxim(talk) 10:45, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

Reminder

Hey. Just a reminder that when you're deleting articles at WP:PROD, make sure to delete the talk pages as well. I noticed that when you deleted an article I prodded, you left the talk page. Wasn't sure if that was an anomaly or something you haven't been doing, just thought I'd point it out. Wizardman 18:57, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

Stanley Cup Champions templates.

Greetings, and welcome back from your wikibreak! I noticed that you closed the Stanley Cup Champion Templates TFD discussion, resulting in delete. If you were using a script to delete the articles, it never completed because the articles between 1915 through 1965 were deleted, but 1966 through 2007 still remain. Just letting you know in case you were not aware. Once again, glad to see you back. -Pparazorback (talk) 20:44, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Image deletion

I'm not too impressed by your deletion of Image:Spectrum_Double_Dragon.png. The original contributer should have been given the opportunity to update the image information before deletion. This way the image may have been retained with only a little extra effort on your part. Does this summary deletion serve to increase the quality of information in Wikipedia? In this case I believe it does not. --Robmint (talk) 04:49, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

I gave the uploader a month and two days. I enforce the policy, which is directed by the foundation. While it might have not made an article better, it enforced a policy designed to lessen the risk of lawsuits, for instance. Do you wish I restore the image? Maxim(talk) 14:09, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

Could you restore a deleted image?

Hi, Maxim. I notice you deleted Image:Latitude Zero 1969.jpg, which is the poster to the film Latitude Zero (film). I've tried to locate a good replacement for this image, but could not find one. If you could restore the one that was deleted, I will be happy to fix the image description, as it is my understanding that film posters are allowed as fair use at articles on the films that they promote. I have prepared a template HERE for film posters. Please feel free to use this in the future rather than delete these images which, to my understanding, are allowed. Just copy the text into notepad, and do the replaces (e.g. the film's name for "***FILM NAME***") then delete the top five lines, and you'll have a usable film poster image description. Thank you. Dekkappai (talk) 23:42, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Nevermind-- I just found one. Dekkappai (talk) 23:57, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Trevor Linden

So I've finished doing what I wanted to see for the article, and now feel confident to nominate it. I wouldn't mind you going through it once again and copyediting, so it becomes less an issue at the nomination. Kaiser matias (talk) 01:52, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

Just a little confused by what you wrote on how to make myself a nominator for the article. If you wouldn't mind explaining, that would be great. Like how you wrote the description of Linden, referring to him as a God and the like. Exactly what I was going to say. Kaiser matias (talk) 19:36, 13 May 2008 (UTC)
I meant that you can just add a nom, like Co-nomination by Kaiser matias and then you state something about your contribs, the article, subject, etc. Maxim(talk) 19:47, 13 May 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for that. Will do. Kaiser matias (talk) 19:53, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

Image:PastMortem.jpg

Hi, I'm not quite sure I understand why you deleted the above image. I only just found out, and the reasons you state in the edit/deletion summary do not make sense to me. Could you please check and tell me? I'll try to restore the image—it's just a book cover as so many others. Best wishes, <KF> 21:41, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

It didn't meet this policy. There was also a categorization problem. My script indicated it was safe to delete when the problem was resolved. Better fix something in 4 months, than never at all, no? :-) Maxim(talk) 21:45, 13 May 2008 (UTC)
Sorry, again I fail to understand, but thanks anyway! <KF> 21:47, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

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HIstorical visual effect software image deleted by script

You deleted the image I uploaded, probably with a script that didn't check everything. The rational was stated: It had one of the standard "This is a product box" template that's on Wikipedia. Now of course, I can't show you this, because it's been deleted... I am also the owner of that picture, I took it myself with a camera. I hunted down this product box at the software owner's AVID, and took this picture. But I used the rational stating that it was a product package (I forget the exact wording) I am not able to take another one. There are only a few boxes remaining like this in the world. Never received an email or anything about this, btw. I guess this is taking me aback. --Lucericr (talk) 19:28, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

I deleted the image per policy; it was lacking a fair-use rationale. I can easily restore it, provided you give me the image name. Thanks, Maxim(talk) 20:15, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

86.137.95.183

Please look very carefuly at the contributions! This IP makes very slight and undetectable edits such as: change a number [2], adding someone this user probably knows (or is) to articles [3], changing names! [4]. Please do something about this. He has three sets of edits, which are the top edits. :( Meaty♠Weenies (talk) 20:21, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

If you know they're wrong, revert them. (Tip > add source to the facts, it's easier to verify that way) Maxim(talk) 20:22, 15 May 2008 (UTC)
Undo 11 edits? Fine... this user's already been warned about this by the way. I'll get to work. Meaty♠Weenies (talk) 20:25, 15 May 2008 (UTC)
Eurgh. I just undid two of the acts of vandalism and guess what? The user just vandalised it again! [5]. How many times do I have to warn this user before blockage? Meaty♠Weenies (talk) 20:30, 15 May 2008 (UTC)
Thanks! Really appreciate it. :) Meaty♠Weenies (talk) 20:44, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

Welcome to BAG!

It appears your BAG nom succeeded! Please see User:SQL/How_to_close_a_BRFA before trying to close a BRFA. I'm always available if you need anything! SQLQuery me! 21:06, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

Hey Maxim

I undid a deletion of yours recently. Generally, unless there are egregious privacy concerns, libel concerns, or something along those lines, User talk pages are explicitly exempt from U1 deletions unlike most user subpages. I undeleted User talk:Al tally for that reason. Cheers, Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 01:22, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

He asked for a delete and I, well, deleted it, seeing no harm as there was very little history with that talkpage. It personally doesn't matter too much to me; if the user cares, he'll specify, for sure. Maxim(talk) 01:24, 16 May 2008 (UTC)
I'm not about to wheel war over it. I won't undelete again, as I really honestly don't give a rip. And I don't have email enabled to fulfill your request to "email you". Let it stay deleted, I don't care. If/when Al tally does return, and does decide to edit again, I can assure you that the talk page will be restored shortly. Not by me though, I respect your decision to honor his request. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 01:39, 16 May 2008 (UTC)
I see now that he redirect the "Al tally" pages back to "Majorly". Just an FYI. Cheers, Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 01:46, 16 May 2008 (UTC)
And it looks like all posts on the Al Tally talk page have been placed on the Majorly talk page in this edit[6] by Majorly. Not really GFDL compliant, but it doesn't look like Majorly is trying to hide things from view (which I was a bit worried about at first), only to bring it all together. I guess the current situation is acceptabe. Fram (talk) 09:25, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

MediaWiki:Ipboptions

Hi Maxim,

I hope you don't mind, but I just reverted your addition of "September 2008" to the block duration drop-down list. You noted in your edit that it might be useful for school blocks, and while I don't disagree the fact is that not all schools start and end at the same time--for example, I went to school from August through May in Louisiana, and the schools here in Japan start their new year around March. In addition, the fact that it's a moving target would require that the MediaWiki interface be updated every few months lest we wind up handing out an impossible block.

Anyways, I just wanted to drop you a note to let you know and make sure there wasn't a consensus for adding the option that I'm simply not aware of. Thanks! --jonny-mt 04:41, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Image:It Must Have Been Something I Said.gif

Hi Maxim, could I trouble you to undelete Image:It Must Have Been Something I Said.gif so I can add a fair use rationale? Thanks! Powers T 12:19, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Not at all. :D Restored. Maxim(talk) 19:16, 16 May 2008 (UTC)
Much obliged! Powers T 01:47, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

RFA Thanks

Thanks for your support at my recent Request for adminship. Hope to collaborate with you again some time, although with the nice weather and my traditionally heavy spring workload, it may be a while. I hope you find I live up to your expectations. Best, Risker (talk) 13:46, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

5/17 DYK

Updated DYK query On 17 May 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article List of IIHF World Championship tournaments, 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.

--Bedford 22:56, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

Trevor Linden FAC

I responded back at the FAC. This batch of comments will be my last, and I will be ready to offer my support once they are addressed. Good luck with them and thanks for the prior responses. Giants2008 (talk) 02:54, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

Unsurp

Hey, acelink here in responce to your comment on unsurp page as i was trying to get the username Smiley:

This username has a blocklog attached to it, it was part of a sockfarm. AceLink, are you sure you wish to usurp this username? If you do, a short note will be added to the blocklog explaining that you're not a sockpuppet. Maxim(talk)

Well i have no idea what a blocklog is or a sockfarm or a sockpuppet! sorry im more into the actual content of articles. Anyway i would like this username but am unaware of how all this would effect me and what it would mean if i did take the username Smiley. Could you please help me out :) thank you AceLink soon.to.be smiley (talk) 16:55, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

Historical software image deleted by script

You deleted the image I uploaded, probably with a script that didn't check everything. The rational was stated: It had one of the standard "This is a product box" template that's on Wikipedia. Now of course, I can't show you this, because it's been deleted... I am also the owner of that picture, I took it myself with a camera. I hunted down this product box at the software owner's AVID, and took this picture. But I used the rational stating that it was a product package (I forget the exact wording) I am not able to take another one. There are only a few boxes remaining like this in the world. Never received an email or anything about this, btw. I guess this is taking me aback. --Lucericr (talk) 19:28, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

I deleted the image per policy; it was lacking a fair-use rationale. I can easily restore it, provided you give me the image name. Thanks, Maxim(talk) 20:15, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

Thank you for your reply. the name of the image was "ASDG ElasticReality Mac Box.png".--Lucericr (talk) 18:26, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

Restored. Maxim(talk) 20:27, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

IIHF World Championship Reversion

Hello. Why did you revert my supported changes to the IIHF World Championship tournaments article without discussing it first? It was obviously not vandalism. I'm sure it'd be better for everyone if that article's issue (Russia/USSR) was settled in an open discussion and/or vote. --Lenev (talk) 21:04, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

Image:CodexManesseFol149vWolframVonEschenbach.jpg

Hello, Maxim. Can you please check the content of the deleted by you description page Image:CodexManesseFol149vWolframVonEschenbach.jpg. I am almost sure that it has been transfered to Commons without providing enough information about the author, source, as well as the original upload log. (Please, answer here, I watch your page) Thank you in advance. →Spiritia 05:18, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

The contents were:
Image of portrait of [[Wolfram von Eschenbach]] from the [[Codex Manesse]].

{{PD-art}}

Maxim(talk) 20:28, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

Trevor Linden

I have to offer great thanks for helping put the final touches on the Linden article and helping get it to FA. Were it not for your efforts in coyediting and addressing the concerns on the nom, it would probably still be stuck in the GA nom process. For that, I am very greatful, and have to give you this:

The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
For helping touch up Trevor Linden and addressing all concerns during the FA nomination. Kaiser matias (talk) 21:44, 22 May 2008 (UTC)
The important thing is it's all done now. My next goal for the article is a crazy one, but I am going to try and get if on the Mainpage the day his jersey is retired. Will be difficult, but it could happen, and as a once happening thing, it might just get there. Kaiser matias (talk) 22:04, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

Contents


Agree with block

...but you may want to tread lightly with the block extensions. I wouldn't have disagreed if you made the first block a few days, but it's not going to look good if you and Mack are having at it on his talk page, and you just keep raising his block. Although it is apalling that in response to a block, he continues with his ranting which he just doesn't understand is falling on deaf ears in terms of helping issues with Beta or ST, just making it harder for people to accomplish something. Gwynand | Talk•Contribs 18:16, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

I'm not going to raise it anymore; he was simply repeating the same behaviour, and it wasn't really towards me. Thanks for the note, though. Maxim(talk) 18:25, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

User talk:MickMacNee

Protected, why? Adambro (talk) 18:40, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

MickMacNee was continuing the same behaviour I blocked him for. His behaviour was harmful to a collaborative project; instead of using the talkpage to ask for an unblock or a clarification, he persisted in the same behaviour. To prevent that, I protected the talk page. Maxim(talk) 20:06, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

Deletion review for Merlin (bicycles)

An editor has asked for a deletion review of Merlin (bicycles). Since you closed the deletion discussion for this article, speedy-deleted it, or were otherwise interested in the article, you might want to participate in the deletion review. --lifebaka (Talk - Contribs) 01:40, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

email

Gtalk ping. dihydrogen monoxide (H2O) 23:51, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

DFUI

Images in categories

  • Category:Disputed non-free images as of 12 May 2008
  • Category:Disputed non-free images as of 13 May 2008
  • Category:Disputed non-free images as of 14 May 2008
  • Category:Disputed non-free images as of 15 May 2008
  • Category:Disputed non-free images as of 16 May 2008
  • Category:Disputed non-free images as of 17 May 2008

are cleared for deletion, please hold off on the other categories until this weekend. Thanks. MBisanz talk 07:03, 30 May 2008 (UTC)

Request guidance for reposting a revised version of a deleted article

Deletion records indicate the article titled “GobiernoUSA.gov” was recently removed, as it was considered “spammy”. We have researched this reason as well as suggestions for improving the tone and content to fit Wikipedia’s publishing policies. We would like to repost an updated version of the article with key changes (which include reducing the number of external links and rewriting content in a neutral, more informative tone). Please let us know if there are any specific instructions or additional guidance for reposting a revised version of the deleted article.

Thank you, --Gobiernousa (talk) 17:57, 30 May 2008 (UTC)

Sure, go ahead. Maxim(talk) 18:49, 30 May 2008 (UTC)