User talk:Screwball23

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Contents

[edit] Little Green

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll be looking into that second article sometime this week. I think the history on pro wrestling article is nicely writted, although I bet some people complain about it being relatively unsourced. If I find anytihng to help it out, I will. Thanks for the ideas and the comments.--ProtoWolf 03:29, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Why the CM Punk article is "boring"

Because that's all there is to it. Part of the wikipedia mantra on FA's is that if it can survive AfD it can become a featured article and the idea behind making CM Punk an FA started back in September of last year because, unlike articles such as Bret Hart or The Undertaker, this was a significantly less important and visible wrestler. Most attempts to make the article passionate would be seen as NPOV violations and would really be trying to make small things seem large when it's not the point of the article - has he been a world champion? Yes. Has he been a world champion in a television federation? No.

There is no such thing as an "FA that shouldn't be" because an FA does not judge the topic, only the article. If FA's were judged by topic no one would spend time making featured articles on The Bus Uncle, Infinite Monkey Theorem or Japanese Toilet. Noticeably different from those article is that the Punk article is a BLP and as a BLP must adhere strongly to neutrality.

Could the prose be written better? Probably but I specifically can not see how without losing information or really adding things equivalent to weasel words in the article. –– Lid(Talk) 00:28, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

Just as a note Montreal Screwjob has yet to be today's featured article. –– Lid(Talk) 00:29, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Your Sig

Could you alternate your signature I can't read the L's on your signature.--Hornetman16 (talk) 19:39, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

Good verse.--Hornetman16 (talk) 01:53, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Randy Orton

So I'm supposed to shit myself over what? yeah it's "nice" but dances on the border of being Original Research and has other issues that with the likes of Peacock terms. An example - your interpretation that Orton's participation in the Elimination Chamber showed that he was ready to be a main eventer, that's a subjective judgement - you can't say ALL participants in ALL Elimination Chambers have shown themselves to be ready to main event (Chris Masters??) nor does being in a high profile match always mean that you are ready. It's your interpretation, but this is an encylopedia it's not a wrestling profile site. Look I'm not saying this to be a bitch but from experience of putting articles up for GA or seen other wrestling related articles fail GA because they don't conform to the Wikipedia standards. MPJ-DK 04:42, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] John Cena infobox image

Could you please comment on which image you would prefer to be featured in the infobox on John Cena's page. Thanks.-- Kip Smithers 22:47, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] the WrestleCrap book

Well the book is basically a longer, more detailed version of the wrestlecrap website which features 2-3 different items a week (or is it month right now?) it does deal with the way the WWE's "family oriented" gimmicks lead to some HORRIBLE ideas (T.L. Hopper the wrestling plumber comes to mind) it also deals with the whole "Crash TV" start with the use of profanity and sex etc although it's the last chapter and not as informative as some of the other chapters.

It's informative and hilarious - and I've used it as a reference more than once.

As for Randy Orton - my main point isn't that I disliked the way you wrote it, I'm just speaking from the feedback I've personally gotten when involved in the "Good Article" process and stuff like that. And frankly I'm not very impressed with a lot of the wrestling articles and not totally surprised that most see them as a joke - I just try in my own way to improve articles one by one. MPJ-DK 19:47, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

As for the 80s book - I don't have a scanner and I'm not sure that's even legal as the WWE still owns the copyright to those pictures. MPJ-DK 19:48, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

If you're interested in reading more about the WrestleCrap book I found a limited preview on google books that has actual pages from it. Check it out if you want to know more http://books.google.com/books?id=50EU6leHbLoC&pg=PA2&ots=BIqo4Qw9ai&dq=wrestlecrap&sig=VtUGEYb9O-TGY5rvlP8gTnjn87I#PPA148,M1

[edit] Suggestion

How 'bout adding in the 2007 section a title of "The Legend Killer" or something like that. Because of the legends he's faced this year. Just a suggestion... --  ThinkBlue  (Hit BLUE) 22:51, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

Well I thought it might be a good suggestion (since you added some handy titles to the article); but I'll check to see if might work or not. Thanks for letting me know. --  ThinkBlue  (Hit BLUE) 23:04, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Controversy Creates Cash

I'll have a look around the 1998 section and come back to you with suitable refefrences. Davnel03 08:35, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

Right, it doesn't say anything specific about the Austin/McMahon fight, but it gives you pretty interesting information that could help with the article:

UNDERNEATH IS COPIED FROM THE BOOK - HOPE IT HELPS YOU! :)

Stone Cold & Shooting the Bird - pg 273

Looking back, the storyline itself was relatively simple by extremely effective. WWE developed a feud between Stone Cold Steve Austin and Vince McMahon. Vince wanted to bring Tyson in as a world-class athlete to shake things up. Austin took exception. All the buzz around Tyson upped the excitement level exponentially. Even to this day, as I go back and look at it, they set the angle up beautifully. They wove in enough reality to get the audience to that important point where they would suspend disbelief. To this day, when I see it, it feels real.

This wasn't a storyline that appealed to a twelve-year-old kid. This was aimed at young males in the workforce, people who'd be upset at being passed over for a promotion, people who'd resent their boss, who had something to prove. It appealed to fans who wished they could spit in their boss's eye.

One of the keys to the angle's success was Vince McMahon's decision to put himself out there as the owner of the company, something he hadn't been willing to do until now. And they couldn't have picked a better guy than Mike Tyson to give their show an edge. Tyson had edge, he was dangerous - times ten.

The Pay-Per-View helped Steve Austin launch his bad-ass, rattlesnake character to the moon. Everybody wanted to see a wrestler stand up to Tyson and put him in his place, and there was nobody better to pull that off than Steve Austin.

Once I saw the tape, I knew we were in deep shit.

That's it for that part of the chapter, Bischoff then goes onto talk about the post WrestleMania XIV Raw ratings bump. If you really want me to write up that section on here, then I will. Nethertheless, I hope the above helps you. Davnel03 17:38, 20 August 2007 (UTC)

Did you manage to use that paragraph anywhere? If you need anything else, just ask. Davnel03 16:46, 23 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Re: "zerorules"

Well, I don't exactly "rule", just thought it was a cool name (since I'm a skater). I try my best to help out. Just want to do a good job. And I may take your offer on that sentence or two. P.S. Why do you think I go by "ThinkBlue"? --  ThinkBlue  (Hit BLUE) 15:48, 20 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Wikiproject:Terrorism

Greetings,

I was hoping I could get some input from you, about the proposed mergerof Wikipedia:WikiProject Terrorism and counter-terrorism with Wikiproject:Terrorism. It seems there's a lot of overlap between the two projects, and if we spent a few days merging the lists of articles, sharing ideas and collaborating on improving the same articles which both projects are focused on improving...we could really make some headway. Whether you're in favour, or against, the idea of a merger - I'd appreciate some feedback regardless. Much thanks. Sherurcij (Speaker for the Dead) 21:33, 27 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Reversing my History of professional wrestling edits

My edits were meant to clean things up and appeal more to the manual of style. So, I don't know what you're getting at by saying that what I did made things look "dumbed down!" TMC1982 12:44 a.m., 8 September 2007 —Preceding unsigned comment added by TMC1982 (talkcontribs) 07:44, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Hey?!

Check this out... Really, am I? I can't be? **Sigh...** Davnel03 07:57, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

BTW, thanks for including my ref in the History of professional wrestling page. Oh, also, I don't own that "Are We There Yet" book. According to the Library page, Naha does, so you're going to have to ask her about the information you need. Thanks, Davnel03 08:57, 8 September 2007 (UTC)
Yep, it was really added by someone else, well a vandal. The edit(s) were reverted about a minute later, and was blocked for 24 hours. Anway if you need to know any more little references to put in the history of professional wrestling article, just give me a shout and I'll try and get it. :) Davnel03 16:57, 8 September 2007 (UTC)
Yeah. You get 4 warnings (depending on the severity of the 1st vandalism), then you get blocked if you continue to vandalise. In this case, the user/IP was blocked for 24 hours (see here). Davnel03 17:26, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] List of professional wrestlers who died young

Thanks for the comment, but the list has to be cut off somewhere. Otherwise, it would have to be a list of every professional wrestler who's ever lived, since they all die at some point. So, to avoid that, there has to be an "arbitary" cut-off point, and that's what gets people ruffled.

If you want to create the list yourself in the mainspace, however you want, feel free. You can copy and paste what I have in my user-space and add whatever you want to it. I wouldn't be offended. Skudrafan1 18:06, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Slaphappy: Pride, Prejudice, and Professional Wrestling

I've read the article - it looks pretty good! I suggest you try and find somme reviews of the book and possibly add a review section to the article. Also, sources are needed desperately, so hopefully some reviews could add to the references. Good so far! Davnel03 09:39, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Are we there yet?

Hey Screw, jsut letting you know I typed up the information you wanted re: Randy Orton, and it is on my talk page. Hope this helps :) --Naha|(talk) 17:00, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

Thanks. The paragraph was interesting, but all it confirms is that the two were good friends.--Screwball23 talk 22:01, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Barnstar

The Original Barnstar
Your work here is very appreciated. Keep up the good work. Zenlax 12:12, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] WikiProject Professional wrestling newsletter

Collaboration icon Hello! The Pro Wrestling Collaboration of the Week for October 6 - October 13 is Gregory Helms and WWF The Wrestling Classic. Please help to improve it to match the quality of an ideal Wikipedia professional wrestling related article. The next article for collaboration will be chosen on Sunday, October 14.
Cast your vote to select the collaboration for next week! | Nominate an article that could be greatly improved!

You are receiving this notification because you are listed as a member of the Professional Wrestling WikiProject. If you no longer wish to receive this notice, then please add your name to this list.

[edit] WikiProject Professional wrestling newsletter

Collaboration icon Hello! The Pro Wrestling Collaboration of the Week for October 14 - October 20 is Gregory Helms and WWF The Wrestling Classic. Please help to improve it to match the quality of an ideal Wikipedia professional wrestling related article. The next article for collaboration will be chosen on Sunday, October 21.
Cast your vote to select the collaboration for next week! | Nominate an article that could be greatly improved!

You are receiving this notification because you are listed as a member of the Professional Wrestling WikiProject. If you no longer wish to receive this notice, then please add your name to this list.

[edit] WikiProject Professional wrestling newsletter

Collaboration icon Hello! The Pro Wrestling Collaboration of the Week for October 21 - October 27 is Hulk Hogan. Please help to improve it to match the quality of an ideal Wikipedia professional wrestling related article. The next article for collaboration will be chosen on Sunday, October 28.
Cast your vote to select the collaboration for next week! | Nominate an article that could be greatly improved!

You are receiving this notification because you are listed as a member of the Professional Wrestling WikiProject. If you no longer wish to receive this notice, then please add your name to this list.

[edit] WikiProject Professional wrestling newsletter

Collaboration icon Hello! The Pro Wrestling Collaboration of the Week for October 28 - November 3 is Bobby Eaton Good article. Please help to improve it to match the quality of an ideal Wikipedia professional wrestling related article. The next article for collaboration will be chosen on Sunday, October 28.
Cast your vote to select the collaboration for next week! | Nominate an article that could be greatly improved!

You are receiving this notification because you are listed as a member of the Professional Wrestling WikiProject. If you no longer wish to receive this notice, then please add your name to this list.

Delivered on 22:24, 30 October 2007 (UTC) by MiszaBot

[edit] WikiProject Professional wrestling newsletter

Collaboration icon Hello! The Pro Wrestling Collaboration of the Week for November 4 - November 10 is Adam Copeland. Please help to improve it to match the quality of an ideal Wikipedia professional wrestling related article. The next article for collaboration will be chosen on Sunday, November 11.
Cast your vote to select the collaboration for next week! | Nominate an article that could be greatly improved!

You are receiving this notification because you are listed as a member of the Professional Wrestling WikiProject. If you no longer wish to receive this notice, then please add your name to this list.

Delivered on 12:16, 4 November 2007 (UTC) by MiszaBot

[edit] The Novels WikiProject Newsletter - Issue XVIII - November 2007

The November 2007 issue of the Novels WikiProject newsletter has been published. You may read the newsletter, change the format in which future issues will be delivered to you, or unsubscribe from this notification by following the link. Thank you.

This is an automated delivery by grafikbot -- 15:52, 4 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] WikiProject Professional wrestling newsletter

Collaboration of the Week

The Pro Wrestling Collaboration of the Week for November 11 - November 17 is World Wrestling Entertainment. Please help to improve it to match the quality of an ideal Wikipedia professional wrestling related article. The next article for collaboration will be chosen on Sunday, November 18.
Cast your vote to select the collaboration for next week!Nominate an article that could be greatly improved!

From the Editor

Welcome to the inaugural edition of the WikiProject Professional wrestling newsletter! I hope this will be a good source of news to those people interested in what's happening around our pro wrestlimg community. I plan to release it every Sunday.

This newsletter will just be a way to get the community announcements to people who don't have the time to check the mesageboards, as well that to those just curious about the news. The newsleter will consist of a project news section (to do with what's happening on Wikipedia), and a current events section (relating to news in the "real world"). The newslette will also contain the Collaboration of the Week announcement.

That's all. If you have any feedback or suggestions, please post them at this talk page.

~ The Chronic

Contributors to this Issue: Gavyn SykesLAXNahallac SilverwindsThe ChronicThe Hybrid

Delivered: 18:21, 11 November 2007 (UTC) by MiszaBot

[edit] WikiProject Professional wrestling newsletter

Delivered: 17:51, 26 November 2007 (UTC) by MiszaBot (talk)

[edit] WikiProject Professional wrestling newsletter

Delivered: 18:35, 2 December 2007 (UTC) by MiszaBot

[edit] Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/In Your House 1

Scorpion, some of your comment at the FAC came across to me as very uncivil. There was no need for that rant. Sorry, but I've put a huge amount of effort into that article, and don't deserve to get comments like that. Davnel03 16:54, 4 December 2007 (UTC)

This comment means nothing to me: the rest is probably just as horrendous. How do you know if you haven't read it. If you don't put specific examples of where it is "horrendous" I cannot improve the article. Davnel03 17:09, 4 December 2007 (UTC)
I've addressed your coments about the lead. Would you possibly consider Supporting the article if you have any other comments to make. Thanks. Davnel03 17:20, 4 December 2007 (UTC)
Thanks. Davnel03 16:49, 7 December 2007 (UTC)
Thanks for them comments! I have commented back. You will probably want to leave more comments and problems that probably have arisen from the changes. Do you mind if we work through the whole of the article, because I can see that the article is being improved step-by-step. If so, is there any chance you could leave comments on the 2nd feud, which is the Bret/Hakushi feud. I might be wrong, but am I right in saying that the "Event" section probably doesn't pose many problems, just the "Background" section? Thanks again!! :) Davnel03 18:04, 7 December 2007 (UTC)
Any chance you could have a look at my comments? Thanks, Davnel03 22:04, 8 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] WikiProject Professional wrestling newsletter

Delivered: 17:06, 9 December 2007 (UTC) by MiszaBot (talk)

[edit] WikiProject Professional wrestling newsletter

You are receiving this because because you are listed as a member of the Professional Wrestling WikiProject. If you would rather receive a notification of the newsletter sent to you, please add your name to this list. If you no longer wish to receive any notice of the newsletter, please add your name to this list.

Delivered: 00:00, 17 December 2007 (UTC) by MiszaBot (talk)

[edit] WikiProject Professional wrestling newsletter

Delivered: 18:14, 23 December 2007 (UTC) by MiszaBot (talk)

[edit] WikiProject Professional wrestling newsletter

Delivered: 13:58, 31 December 2007 (UTC) by MiszaBot (talk)

[edit] WikiProject Professional wrestling newsletter

Delivered: 20:01, 9 January 2008 (UTC) by MiszaBot (talk)

[edit] WikiProject Professional wrestling newsletter

Delivered: 17:33, 22 January 2008 (UTC) by MiszaBot (talk)

[edit] WikiProject Professional wrestling newsletter

[edit] WikiProject Professional wrestling newsletter

Delivered: 18:36, 25 February 2008 (UTC) by MiszaBot (talk)

[edit] WikiProject Professional wrestling newsletter

Delivered: 21:52, 10 March 2008 (UTC) by MiszaBot (talk)

[edit] WikiProject Novels - 1st Coordinators Election

An election has been proposed and has been set up for this project. Description of the roles etc., can be found at Wikipedia:WikiProject Novels/Coordinators. If you wish to stand, enter your candidacy before the end of March and ask your questions of anyone already standing at Wikipedia:WikiProject Novels/Coordinators/May 2008. Voting will start on the 1st April and close at the end of April. The intention is for the appointments to last from May - November 2008. For other details check out the pages or ask. KevinalewisBot (talk) 13:55, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] WikiProject Professional wrestling newsletter

Delivered: 17:46, 24 March 2008 (UTC) by MiszaBot (talk)

[edit] WikiProject Professional wrestling newsletter

Delivered: 17:43, 8 April 2008 (UTC) by MiszaBot (talk)

[edit] WP:PW Newsletter

Hello! I see that you have a newsletter interview scheduled for a future edition of the newsletter. Due to the fact that we have started the Editor of the week, we will stop the interviews. The EOTW will be interviewed instead. To be fair, you have one week to answer the questions in your interview, as all of the interviews will go out in next week's newsletter. Cheers! iMatthew 2008 16:43, 12 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Wikiproject Terrorism Newsletter

The Terrorism WikiProject
April 2008 Newsletter

News

ArchivesDiscussion

Sherurcij (Speaker for the Dead) 05:47, 14 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] WikiProject Professional wrestling newsletter

Delivered: 16:29, 21 April 2008 (UTC) by MiszaBot (talk)

[edit] WikiProject Professional wrestling newsletter

Delivered: 14:28, 4 May 2008 (UTC) by MiszaBot (talk)

[edit] WikiProject Professional wrestling newsletter

Delivered: 19:52, 19 May 2008 (UTC) by MiszaBot (talk)

[edit] WikiProject Professional wrestling newsletter

Delivered: 21:14, 2 June 2008 (UTC) by MiszaBot (talk)