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Vandals

Hey there. Think you're right! What do you think of the Main Page summary of the story? I'd love the English catastrophe/ "4 captains" bit to have a bit more prominence as it's perhaps the most noteworthy aspect. Does Raul have sole rights over these thingies?

Also, I've had a note from Scorpion on my talk page. My inclination is to be interested, but I think I'd like some kind of community say-so. Perhaps open up for a !vote of confidence in the idea/nominee/s? --Dweller (talk) 09:57, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Changing usernames

Thanks for lending a hand. Couple of points:

  1. Jinhoonkim → Jinhoon Kim. We don't usually insist on a reason where it can be easily deduced - I'm not sure what a reason would add to a request for a different capitalisation.
  2. Mumblebot → Mumbles. The rules on usurpations require editors to be reasonably established to usurp an account. I don't interpret that very strictly but usually look for a hundred or so useful edits and/or a few months' activity. There not much point in asking people to make requests at WP:CHU/U if they're likely to be turned down.

Don't hesitate to get in touch if you have questions. WjBscribe 12:48, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

No problem, it's a learning process. Also about Jinhoon Kim, that user can't just create the new name as the software stops non-sysops creating usernames very similar to existing ones (to guard against impersonation). We usually perform these requests even if their only edit is to WP:CHU, as it seems Kingturtle has done here [1]. WjBscribe 12:55, 7 May 2008 (UTC)
Software didn't stop SandySucks (talk · contribs); perhaps it would have stopped SandyGeorgiaSucks :-)) SandyGeorgia (Talk) 17:12, 7 May 2008 (UTC)
No it would probably allow SandyGeorgiaSucks - it's only very similar names it disallows e.g. an extra space, different capitalisation, transposed adjacent characters etc. I think it would disallow WJB Scribe, WJBscirbe or WJBscrIbe but not I think anything more dissimilar than those. Not sure though, I find this software function a bit hit-and-miss. WjBscribe 15:17, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Barnstar

The Original Barnstar
For your hard work creating featured articles, closing RfAs and always keeping a cool head, Al Tally awards you a Barnstar! Al Tally (talk) 16:04, 7 May 2008 (UTC)


Your contributions are highly valued... keep up your excellent work. And let's not fight over something so petty Al Tally (talk) 16:04, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Very kind. We cross-edited by the way. The Rambling Man (talk) 16:09, 7 May 2008 (UTC)
Seconded...not so bothered about the 'crat stuff, but your FAs rock my socks. dihydrogen monoxide (H2O) 09:22, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

{{Resolved comments}}

Hey, I just wanted to let you know that I created Template:Resolved comments a couple weeks ago to hide resolved comments while reviewing FACs and FLCs. I just thought I'd let you know to make it so don't have to copy-and-paste all that code every time. Cheers, Juliancolton Tropical Cyclone 16:19, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

I hope that means you like it... ;-) It's just a small thing, but I've found it very useful. Juliancolton Tropical Cyclone 16:22, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

I've got serious issues with it, based on experience with caps at FAC. Unless it allows for a sig and time stamp (it currently doesn't), I'll be opposing its use at FAC; you need to know who capped the comments with a sig and timestamp, otherwise you end up stepping through the diffs to make sure the reviewer is satisfied, and the comments weren't capped by someone else. See WT:FAC. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 21:12, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Fixed it...I think. Now when you add it, it comes out with the sig and timestamp. Hope this fixes the issues. Juliancolton Tropical Cyclone 19:18, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

Template talk:See also#Punctuation

Can you take a look at Template talk:See also#Punctuation and respond what you think? I contacted the admin who originally added the period about 24 hours ago but they did not respond back (they have been editing since then.) A minor issue with a minor fix, but it bugs me majorly. Cheers. Gary King (talk) 16:34, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Yeah; I don't think you can deny that my writing skills have improved significantly over the past few weeks (starting with 2 failed FACs because I didn't know what the heck I was doing), and especially since I started editing massively (around February, but I was a member for 3 years but didn't care much for the community at that time.) I've reached the point where tiny full stops bother me. I can't help myself! Gah. Gary King (talk) 17:10, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

24Bot

Yes, would you be able to restore the original name :) I decided to keep the original name after talking with Cobi. So, could you undo the rename? Thanks. Steve Crossin (talk) (review) 17:15, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

No worries

Hi Rambling Man, thanks for the note and enjoy your time off. I am keeping my head above water at PR (so far) and have a few ideas to try and encourage more reviews - for example whenever anyone thanks me lately I ask them to review some in my reply. I think you would make an excellent FLC director, take care, Ruhrfisch ><>°° 18:20, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Flagging SteveCrossinBot

Per this [2], could you please flag my bot, User:SteveCrossinBot? It would be most helpful. Kind regards, Steve Crossin (talk) (review) 19:55, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Re: Punctuation

Template_talk:See_also#Punctuation Gary King (talk) 19:24, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

I would agree with Gary, it's not a complete sentence so it doesn't need a full stop/period/whatever you want to call it. Per WP:MOS, "See also: X, Y and Z" is a nominal group and doesn't require the punctuation. Can you revert your own change, or, at least, discuss it first? I would imagine that template is used in tens of thousands of articles... The Rambling Man (talk) 16:41, 7 May 2008 (UTC)
I'm sorry, my eyes missed this section altogether. I'm happy to undo my change, and have done so. -- Anonymous DissidentTalk 21:39, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Propose merger of two templates

If I want to propose a merger of two templates, where should I go? I was told to go to WP:TFD but in the description, specify that it is a merger request and not a deletion request? Gary King (talk) 21:51, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Changing_username#Troytorino_.E2.86.92_Troy_Torino

Hi there,

just to let you know; Troy Torino is a band name (for which he advertised on his user page as TroyTorino and thus a promotional name). His former user name TroyTorino was blocked as a spam user name see here and his user page got deleted for g11 [3]. Maybe he's trying to evade the block. Just my input on this. Best User Dœ αTΩC 22:11, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

List of Korean War Medal of Honor recipients

Hello, could you please take a look at this article and tell me if I need to make any adjustments. I know that it still needs comments on a few but other than that I think its good.--Kumioko (talk) 17:24, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Featured list director

Congratulations! (But how come he never warned me about the god help you part? :-) Drop me a line if you ever need an ear. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 21:59, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia:FCDW/May 12, 2008, May 12 Dispatch, to cover new director, general FL issues, etc. They never publish on time; it should be ready by the 13th, and if you all throw some text in there, Tony1 and Jbmurray usually copyedit. (See WP:FCDW for past issues.) SandyGeorgia (Talk) 23:11, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia talk:Featured list criteria

The Rambling Man,

Congratulations on your appointment. I wonder if you'd like to comment on the latest two proposed drafts of the criteria by Tony and myself. You've got to be happy with them. Please suggest any changes you'd like and what aspects you prefer. Colin°Talk 08:24, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Congratulations, Mr Director, Sir

Well done. I offer you my support. Starting with helping out with the debate over the criteria. --Dweller (talk) 09:50, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame

Hey TRM, I was wondering if you had any more concerns about the above list. Your comments are always welcome! « Gonzo fan2007 (talk ♦ contribs) @ 07:42, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

Y Done « Gonzo fan2007 (talk ♦ contribs) @ 21:29, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

FLD

Congratulations! I hope everything works out. I have not crossed wikipaths with you as much as your co-FLD. You may be aware of the WP:LOTM and WP:LOTD experiments that I am running. I do not know your opinion on the various attempts to get WP:FL on the main page, but this experiment will continue through the end of the year and then be re-proposed for the consideration. If you would like to show support for the experiment the best thing you can do is come by and vote. Voting will run for the next ten days. If you have any questions my talk page is always open. Have you set any new policies? I hope you keep taxes low and keep us out of too many wars:! --TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 04:43, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Requesting an Editor Review

I have decided to open an Editor Review at Wikipedia:Editor review/Gary King so I could receive a new assessment for my recent activity on Wikipedia. I would greatly appreciate it if you could take the time to look over my recent contributions and point out areas where I could improve. Thanks in advance! Gary King (talk) 04:50, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

FLC: List of Pittsburgh Steelers head coaches...how about now?

I fixed your suggestions for this. With regard to the one sentence: I meant "first season with a winning record." Either way, I changed it to "first season with more wins than losses." I think it would sound better if it was "winning record", but I'm not sure if that is used in reference to all sports, What do you think? Thank you. Blackngold29 05:00, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

It's been three days and you haven't replied, so just a quick reminder to see what you think. Thank you! Blackngold29 18:44, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Eurovision Song Contest 2008

Hello again, we have not spoken for a while. I have come to request assistance with the ESC 2008. We have one unregistered user who continues to insert a table into the commentators/spokespersons section, despite past consensus which has now been reconfirmed that it should be a list. I have reverted the anon users edits twice and requested that he discuss the issue with us on the talk page. Later on this same user re-inserted the table a third time, I have now given the user a final warning and had already informed him/her about 3RR. The edits of this anon user have now been reverted once again by Greekboy (talk · contribs) - I did not revert again as I am against edit warring, and to show I am not acting unilaterally. I have come to the conclusion that a block is the best remaining option if this user inserts the table again - although s/he has not technically violated 3RR. I cannot implement any admin action related to this as I am involved in the dispute. As you have resolved disputes here before, your assistance would be much appreciated if this user continues to make disruptive edits. Thanks. Camaron | Chris (talk) 09:30, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

The following happens [4] when I was writing the above. This user clearly is going to stop at nothing, I am just going to disengage for the time being. Camaron | Chris (talk) 09:39, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

I have replied on my talk page. Camaron | Chris (talk) 18:36, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Legitimising your role at FLC

Please see Wikipedia_talk:Featured_list_candidates#Director.3F. TONY (talk) 11:29, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/List of Dutch vegetarians

Hi Rambling Man, my article has been an fac candidate for over ten days now and all issues have been addressed. Could you please review it? Thanks in advance. Baldrick90 (talk) 13:27, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Featured list director

Congratulations, and welcome to the wonderful world of closing FLCs. To learn how to do it, see this. Unfortunately, it was removed from the template (which is annoying for me too because I can never remember the proper links). If you need a test one, I think List of Stanley Cup champions is ready to close.

We are also working on a column for the Signpost, if you would like to take a look at it, you can find it here. -- Scorpion0422 17:27, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

That's what I figured we would do, I'll handle the majority of the closures, and you can handle most of the reviews. However, I still plan on working on FLs and you'll ahve to close the ones I nominate. -- Scorpion0422 17:37, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Also, I was thinking that we could have Dweller and Matthewedwards handle WP:FLRC. I asked them both and they are interested, but I wanted to wait and see what you thought. Should we have some kind of confirmation process, or just let them do it? There are some lists that need closing that I was going to do, but if you want I can let you give it a try. -- Scorpion0422 18:34, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Yes, we would still do promotions. Should we have some kind of confirmation process on one of the talk pages? -- Scorpion0422 19:43, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Okay, I'll inform both of them that if they want still want it, then the job is theirs. Perhaps one of us should make an announcement post on the FLC talk page. -- Scorpion0422 19:49, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

I'd like some kind of opportunity for editors to express discontent with the notion, if you don't mind. --Dweller (talk) 10:20, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/List of Atlanta Falcons head coaches

I just finish with everything, and was hoping you would take a look. - Thanks, « Milk's Favorite Cookie ( talk / contribs) 17:41, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Welcome back

Gawd it's been hot. --Dweller (talk) 10:22, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Doggystyle Review

Hi, I noticed that you gave a Peer Review for the The Chronic article awhile back and I was hoping you could have a look at the Doggystyle page, which is now up for Peer Review. I'd really value your opinion (with all your FA experience and all), so if you have any spare time could you look over the article and suggest any improvements which would bring it to FA status ? If you can't, a reply would be appreciated, Thanks. - Guerilla In Tha Mist (talk) 11:28, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Hi again, have you had a chance to look over the page yet ? - Guerilla In Tha Mist (talk) 15:25, 14 May 2008 (UTC)
No problem - Guerilla In Tha Mist (talk) 15:35, 14 May 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for the peer review, I really appreciate it. - Guerilla In Tha Mist (talk) 13:44, 15 May 2008 (UTC)
Hi, I took care of all of your concerns, do you think its ready to be a FA now ? - Guerilla In Tha Mist (talk) 14:03, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

Rfb Crat-chat

You might also note that nearly all the neutrals are "neutral leaning support." I had planned to contact some of them to ask about revising their vote, but didn't get to it this weekend what with the holiday. Avruch T 13:32, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Re ([5]), I make it 5 including me. --Dweller (talk) 14:16, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
Yeah, I see that. I asked about extending the RFB but it could easily set an unhealthy precedent. It would be of interest to see what would have happened if the opposers and neutrals could reassess but then, for balance, all supporters should be asked to reappraise. Keep these discussions going on the talk page.... The Rambling Man (talk) 14:19, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

AC/DC discography

Hi, a few weeks ago you made a few comments for this FLC, I was wondering if you could take a look and see if your concerns were addressed. You're the FLC director now, and I don't really know how that is going to change things, but anyway, thanks. No-Bullet (Talk • Contribs) 16:25, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/1995 Japanese Grand Prix

Hi TRM. The 1995 Japanese Grand Prix article has changed quite a bit since you lasted reviewed it. Could you possibly review it again now that it is at FAC? Thanks, D.M.N. (talk) 17:07, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Dispatches - peer review

You seem to know more about the peer review changes than I do. I'm glad if has improved, though a quick glance seems to highlight a very few very active reviewers. The FL candidate page already suggests peer review. Do you think the wording should be stronger? Sorry I don't have any free time tonight to write more for Dispatches. I'm sure your additions would be welcome, though I'd not mention "dumping ground for rubbish". Colin°Talk 18:15, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

RfB closure thanks

Hello, TRM

I wanted to personally thank you for taking part in the discussion regarding the closure of my candidacy for bureaucratship. As you know, after your discussion, you decided that there was sufficient significant and varied opposition to my candidacy, and thus no consensus to promote. Although personally disappointed, I both understand and respect your decision, especially in light of historical conservatism the project has had when selecting its bureaucrats. As these discussions are specifically not mathematical, but qualitative as well, even after the discussions at Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/RfB bar and Wikipedia talk:Requests for adminship/RfB bar, I fully understand that your collective decision here was based on "significant and varied" for which there is sufficient evidence. So, while I cannot say I am happy with the decision, I can say that I am satisfied with the care taken to make it, and accepting of your collective judgment. Once again, thank you for your participation. Also, I am especially grateful for you kind words as related to my comportment during this process. Thank you. -- Avi (talk) 21:20, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/List of Marmalade Boy chapters

Hey, just wanted to see if I addressed all the issues you noticed, and if there were any other problems? It seems likely to fail since its going unnoticed, but want to be sure, at least, that any other problems are addressed for later renom. Collectonian (talk) 04:56, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

Re: FYI

Thanks for the notification. Just because I agree with one user and disagree with another, I'm flagged up as being a sock-puppet! Seems like certain people can't accept constructive debate and the fact that other users may have different opinions to their own. - fchd (talk) 08:06, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

I'm confused as to what I'm supposed to do about this allegation. Anyone with half a brain can see it is frivilous, and I've never been in this situation so I don't know if it's best just to ignore it or what. Can you offer some advice? -- Grant.Alpaugh 08:35, 13 May 2008 (UTC)
You can get a more thorough review of the situation at User talk:Moonriddengirl‎, as that was the admin I asked for help originally, but I'd be more than willing to accept help from all comers. Appreciate the attention, if you have time, that is. -- Grant.Alpaugh 08:38, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the heads up. Well that has made me laugh being listed as a suspected sockpuppet of Grant.Aplaugh. I presume I will now have to find out how to respond. And all because I voted in a poll as a result of it being listed on the Footy project for input?? Quite outstanding.♦Tangerines♦·Talk 14:47, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for your reply, and yes I know I should just ignore. However, unfortunately I didn't!! :) What I find quite concerning about it though is that it will make me wary in future of joining in any similar debates and voting on polls if someone can then come along and make accusations of suspected sockpupettry based solely on my voting in a poll. Seems to me having read more now that the two of them have had a huge "bust up" and this is the result where other users are dragged into it. Ah well! Thanks again, I will go and make a cuppa now!♦Tangerines♦·Talk 15:08, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks a bunch for the notice. I think it's funny, personally, that anyone would get so into a vote on Wikipedia that they would create accounts purely to win a mostly meaningless battle. Che84 (talk) 05:03, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Ode

Want to do something exciting?
Do some citing!
Or if you'd rather be a doormat,
You could always fix some formats.

I'd certainly be grateful,
And it would be jolly fateful,
If Bradman won back his star,
That he lost at FAR.

Cheers, --Dweller (talk) 10:49, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Whatever you like! There's no shortage of work to be done, so anything helps. --Dweller (talk) 13:10, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks Citey. Norwich Citey? --Dweller (talk) 13:21, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Not on my page buddy... The Rambling Man (talk) 13:25, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Checkuser

The problem was specifically with Grant. Not the others. I knew they would not be all his. But as soon as I saw the IP Address doing his 4th revert within 24H, I got suspicious of him. I knew if he ws willing to use an IP Sock then there was a chance at it being a sock with the other users who voted in favour of him. I found it strange that he took so long to vote. Kingjeff (talk) 17:31, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

I have apologized on the sock case page for everyone to see. Kingjeff (talk) 17:38, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Apologies have been made to inncent individual users involved. Kingjeff (talk) 17:49, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

The accusations trowen at Grant were not completely unfounded. Kingjeff (talk) 19:39, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

As I said before, the accusations were thrown at Grant. Nobody else. I don't think I need to repeat myself any further. Kingjeff (talk) 19:48, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

You're entitled to your opinion. I know I can't convince you so I'm not going to get into a redundant conversation about this. Kingjeff (talk) 19:50, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

If only that was the attitude you took in the content dispute! -- Grant.Alpaugh 19:53, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

They didn't need to be notified since this was about Grant and nobody else. Kingjeff (talk) 19:52, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

You're allowed to your opinion. Kingjeff (talk) 19:56, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

List of Stanley Cup champions

Would you mind closing the FLC for this list? Here's how to do it:

Have fun. -- Scorpion0422 23:05, 14 May 2008 (UTC)


Heads up and a goofy idea

Hi The Rambling Man, just a heads up that PeerReviewBot has been approved for a one week trial archiving Peer Review, including those already at FAC and FLC. Thanks go to Carl for writing and operating the bot. There will be a test for a week. Assuming it gets approved, the directions for PR and FAC might have to be tweaked.

I have a goofy idea I was wondering what you thought about - what if there were two Peer Reviews and one of them was some sort of "Featured Peer Review" similar to WP:PPR. The idea would be that before going to FAC or FLC, articles would be nominated there and could be nominated to FAC or FLC if enough editors thought it was ready. Perhaps this could also be a way to qualify articles for WP:LOCE. If the only problem was a copyedit, that would put it in line for a copyedit, and then FAC. There would also be regular peer review for articles that just wanted to improve, and get ready for GAN. The other advantage would be that splitting peer review would avoid size issues we now face at PR, and allow reviews on FPR to run longer if needed. What do you think? Ruhrfisch ><>°° 03:29, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

Responded on my page ... today was bombshell day, huh? SandyGeorgia (Talk) 03:47, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

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List of German World War II jet aces

Could you please revisit the article. I believe all issues have been addressed and I would appreciate your opinion. Thanks MisterBee1966 (talk) 12:27, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

Hi

Heya TRM, good to see you about. Would you be able to do me a favour and resysop me? I came back really early after really overestimating how much time I would need to get everything in order :) Would be great if you could. Cheers, Daniel (talk) 08:09, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks very much :) Cheers, Daniel (talk) 08:32, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Flag removal

Per Wikipedia:Administrators'_noticeboard#Betacommand_blocked_for_sockpuppetry please remove BetacommandBot (talk · contribs)'s userright Bot. MBisanz talk 08:26, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

I've raised some questions about this deflagging, you may want to take a look at Wikipedia talk:Bot Approvals Group#Clarification of Betacommanbot's status. WjBscribe 14:41, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Talk:Copa_del_Rey#Dispute

Pop on over. --Dweller (talk) 12:16, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Adoption Query

I was wondering if you would consider me for adoption. I know you have a lot on your plate, but my forays into the wiki world tend to come in bursts when I have a quiet day, so I wouldn't expect to be pestering you constantly. I have spent a lot of time reading up and researching the principles of "how to", but I find that sometimes I need some guidance on the nitty-gritty & specifics. A friendly mentor would certainly boost my confidence. Burntfingers (talk) 14:58, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

WP:HAU has a new format

Due to popular demand, HAU has a new look. Since the changes are so dramatic, I may have made some mistakes when translating the data. Please take a look at WP:HAU/EU and make sure your checkmarks are in the right place and feel free to add or remove some. There is a new feature, SoxBot V, a recently approved bot, automatically updates your online/offline status based on the length of time since your last edit. To allow SoxBot V to do this, you'll need to copy [[Category:Wikipedians who use StatusBot]] to your userpage. Obviously you are not required to add this to your userpage, however, without this, your status will always be "offline" at HAU. Thanks. Useight (talk) 17:23, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

Congrats!

Congratulations on the directorship at WP:FLC! I'm sure you'll continue to do a great job. I'm now back online, following a couple of days of moving-in stress! -- ṃ•α•Ł•ṭ•ʰ•Ə•Щ• @ 21:18, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

Message

I am leaving the same message in all parties talk pages.

Please read my requests carefully and stick to them. If we're going to have a successful mediation, it is important to do this a stage at a time and not to argue amongst ourselves while the dispute is still fresh and far from resolved.

All I have asked for now is for comments on the proposed paragraph. Please make them in your own area. Thanks. --Dweller (talk) 22:49, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

RfA thanks!

RfA: Many thanks
Many thanks for your participation in my recent request for adminship. I am impressed by the amount of thought that goes into people's contribution to the RfA process, and humbled that so many have chosen to trust me with this new responsibility. I step into this new role cautiously, but will do my very best to live up to your kind words and expectations, and to further the project of the encyclopedia. Again, thank you. --jbmurray (talk • contribs) 05:54, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

Progressed!

 You have progressed to the next round of the WikiCup! Best wishes for the future!

weburiedoursecretsinthegarden 18:17, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

Wikicup IRC channel

Hi, this is a message to inform you about the creation of an IRC channel for the Wiki World Cup. In this channel, such things disscussed will be; future developments in the cup, disscussion about points awarded, and other general WikiCup related things. You can access this channel via IRC and joining #Wikicup. A more derict link is irc://irc.freenode.net/wikicup .

Thanks you. Sunderland06 (talk) 19:58, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

Scots in the FA Cup

Cheers for the comments. I'm off on hols on Friday, but I'm planning on putting it up for FLC upon my return..... ChrisTheDude (talk) 08:45, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

Re: PR Blitz

Hi TRM, great to have you back and thanks as always for your help with PR. I agree there should be some sort of limits, although only one at a time seems a bit restrictive (I have one up now and may very well have a second PR up in the next week or less). There are several users who currently or frequently have multiple PR requests in, who also do a lot of work at PR and FAC and GAN and respond to PR comments (Moni3 and her several articles on the Everglades, or Ealdgyth and her various medieval clerics come to mind) and I would hate to restrict them too much. What would you think of a limit of one per day and no more than three or four active PR requests at a time?

I have had some other ideas for limiting PR too. One is no "drive by" PRs (author has to have been a major contributor OR asked on the article talk page several days before - FAC and GA are doing this now). A second is no major cleanup tags in place (like GA quick fail). A third would be a time limit between a PR and the next request - say can't relist it at PR until two weeks after it was archived. What do you think of those?

I also solicit more reviews at the end of almost every backlog review I do now. My blurb is: Hope this helps. If my comments are useful, please consider peer reviewing an article, especially one at Wikipedia:Peer review/backlog (which is how I found this article). Yours, I want to spam the volunteers at WP:PRV and ask them to do something similar (since they are asked for their reviews, when they do one, ask the requesting editor to do another too please). I also want to ask them to do one backlog review a month, on a random day of their choosing (so if the 8th is a special day (birthday, anniversary, etc.) then every 8th they would do a PR from the Backlog or at least a newer one with no responses. I figure if everyone did one a month it would help a lot - even if a third of them did it would be great. Finally, according to SandyGeorgia WP:LOCE is dead. WP:PRV has a list of those willing to do copyedits. Yours, Ruhrfisch ><>°° 17:58, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

List of UEFA club competition winning managers

I notice you put a lot of work into getting said article up to FA however there seem to be a number of errors that I don't have time to research and correct presently. Most notable are that it lists 45 (I think) CWC winning managers despite the fact there were only 39 CWC's ever played, another thing I note is that there aren't 37 (the number played) UEFA cup winning managers listed, and Bill Shankly won UC not CWC. Many thanks and keep up the good work. Rambo's Revenge (talk) 20:54, 19 May 2008 (UTC)


New list, perhaps

Hi there! I'm considering creating a new list and am working on it in my userspace at the moment. It is to be based on Template:LA TV and the information given in the infoboxes at channels such as KCBS and KNBC. I've started in LA because it's where I live so it's a little easier for me. I've only done 2 so far but I'm not sure if all the information would be necessary (such as antenna height, strength and location perhaps). It's not formatted correctly yet when it comes to dates and alignment, so just ignore that. Do you think it's a subject worth tackling? If it is, I might consider doing all 210 media markets for a WP:FT! Thanks in advance, -- Matthewedwards (talk · contribs · count · email) 06:40, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Ready indeed..........

........but the FLC nomination will have to wait till I get back off holiday, my wife won't let me take the laptop :-) ChrisTheDude (talk) 07:09, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Bradman

Thanks for the helping hand. It seems my favourite library dweller has left us, so I'm not sure where I'm gonna get a ref for Davis. It's such good material, I'd hate to cut it. Not sure what to try next. --Dweller (talk) 09:30, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Check out User talk:Clio the Muse#wotcha 2. --Dweller (talk) 09:45, 20 May 2008 (UTC)
How's your maths? --Dweller (talk) 13:50, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

If you get a minute...

No urgency, but if you have a chance could you look in my sandbox? User:Burntfingers/Sandbox. Since I'm a bit reticent about tampering with other people's articles until I learn more about the proper processes, I thought I'd create a new one. Ignore the first section - it's just there for my own reference - go straight to section 2 "William Kent Krueger". I just want to know if you think it's in a state to proceed to the next stage of creating the article. No rush. Many thanks! Burntfingers (talk) 15:14, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Wow! Thank you for all that feedback. It's great! And much easier to put principles into practice when working on a real example. I'll get to work on all the things that need done. Have a good trip! I won't go creating/moving anything till you get back. Thanks again!90.60.58.11 (talk) 17:11, 20 May 2008 (UTC)OOps... didn't sign in! Burntfingers (talk) 17:12, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Less confusion

Per WJBscribe's concerns over my failure to identify the capacity I was asking in when I requested the de-botting last week, I have created this set of templates User:MBisanz/MESSAGES that I will use in future situations where my role could be easily confused. MBisanz talk 08:30, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Thank you

Thank you for your help with my recent administrative request. And thank you for taking time out of your busy day to help make the wiki project better for everyone. Calebb (talk) 09:37, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

William Kent Krueger

I think I've tidied it all up now. If you get a chance, let me know what you think of it.

Special thanks for the tip about sorting out those references, they're much neater now. I reduced the number of notable awards to the biggest ones. I made a separate section, though,for a full list of the awards that he has actually won - but not the nominations - because it really is worth mentioning. It's a remakable achievement for any writer in just ten years (back to back "Anthony" awards has only been matched by one other writer since the award's inception).

Yes, the novels should be handled like Carl Hiaasen's, the Novels Wikiproject is working towards each novel having its own article, so I've marked up the titles with square brackets in preparation for doing that next. I removed the awards and nominations from the novels in the list - that kind of detail can go in to each one's individual article. But I read a recommendation that the publisher and isbn should accompany the book title (I guess that's the way to reference them, otherwise people could make up anything). I also reduced the size of the font so that the list doesn't dominate the article so much.

I've got a suitable jpeg to add once the article is in its proper place, and I know I'll have to get to work on all the categories that it should be in.

If we move this, does that mean I lose the subpage I called "sandbox"? And if ever I'm working on a new page again, where is the best place to keep it till its ready to present to the world? Burntfingers (talk) 12:01, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Next graphical task?

See User_talk:Dmmaus#Image:CricketBattingAverageHistogram.gif. --Dweller (talk) 12:50, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

I thought he'd left the Project, but was wrong. Isn't that a terrific chart? Up to date, and without the ODI crap, it'd be a doozy. --Dweller (talk) 12:53, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Article move and request for speedy deletion

Yes, the references look much better and I added mention and reference about Anthony awards. Would you see if I've done the move and deletion request correctly? Many thanks.Burntfingers (talk) 12:56, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

easier said than done...

I uploaded the photograph but none of the copyright tags on the drop down menu seemed to fit.

The photo is from the media kit on William Kent Krueger's website. Offered free - with no demand for attribution. The closest tag I can find is: double squiggly brackets - CopyrightedFreeUse-Link|Your website - double squiggly brackets. Which I could link back to his website. But now I can't see how to add it to the page!

Can you advise?Burntfingers (talk) 13:53, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

I think I've done it correctly. And I tidied up that "overlinking", too. Burntfingers (talk) 14:47, 21 May 2008 (UTC)
Great! I'll get the Novels banner up on the talk page and get to work onthose categories, too. Thanks again! Burntfingers (talk) 14:54, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Fasach Nua

Fasach Nua has begun warning me again, simply for trying to engage him in conversation. I have been nothing but cordial with him, and his accusations of my being abusive and trollish constitute personal attacks. Please do something about this, as you seem to be able to reason with him. -- Grant.Alpaugh 16:26, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

I will do just that, as soon as he removes the abusive warning that he placed on my talk page. I can't engage in discussion with myself. He has to be willing to communicate, which for some reason he is unwilling or unable to do. -- Grant.Alpaugh 16:36, 21 May 2008 (UTC)
There are still personal attacks and allegations of trolling and abuse leveled, unjustified, against me on his talk page. Those need to be removed, and because Fasach Nua immediately reverts any edit I make, even to his detriment, I can't remove them on my own. He needs to remove those attacks from his talk page and the improper, abusive warning from mine. -- Grant.Alpaugh 16:53, 21 May 2008 (UTC)
I won't edit his page again (it's pointless), but I will not stand for unjustified allegations against me anywhere on WP. If you would, please remove them from his comments, and then the issue is settled and we can move on to the question at hand. I should not have to just "move on" from unjustified personal attacks. -- Grant.Alpaugh 17:00, 21 May 2008 (UTC)
I removed the attacks from his page and am willing to move on as long as they don't return. I really don't want to make a big deal out of this, but I won't allow my reputation to be dragged through the mud unnecessarily. See you at WT:FOOTY. -- Grant.Alpaugh 17:18, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

FLCs

We have a rather significant backlog right now. Would you mind taking a look at some? Thanks, Scorpion0422 17:36, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

I'm going to be away this weekend too so would it be worth appointing somebody who could temporarily watch the process? I'll also be away for at least two 2 week periods during the summer. -- Scorpion0422 22:14, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Renames

FYI, the block log is updated when renaming users. – Mike.lifeguard | @en.wb 20:05, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Confused at WP:CHU

Hey, you seem to have entered a change name request on behalf of a blocked sockpuppet, at "Isaac Huml → Blocked vandal ###". Firstly I'm not sure of the relationship between you and the blocked editor. Secondly, the name "Blocked vandal ###" is inflammatory and inappropriate. Can you expand on this request? The Rambling Man (talk) 19:17, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for that. I became aware of that earlier today when I granted a rename for a previously blocked user. Anyway, since I don't have access to OTRS I'm afraid your rename request will have to wait until a 'crat who does can deal with it. I apologise for not being able to deal expediently with your request, I'm hoping I can equip myself adequately in future to deal with such. The Rambling Man (talk) 20:08, 21 May 2008 (UTC)
You don't need OTRS access to do it. It's a person's name, and they have requested that it be renamed. Since they do not own the account, and it is labelled as a sockpuppet, I don't see what the problem is. On the other hand, I am not a Wikipedian, and you very likely know the policy better than I. WJBscribe is on OTRS (among others). – Mike.lifeguard | @en.wb 20:12, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Could you keep an eye...

An editor has marked the pic of William Kent Krueger Image:WilliamKentKrueger1.jpg for speedy deletion. I've placed a 'hangon' thing on the article page and added my reasons on the talk page as per the instructions in the notice.

But I haven't been able to add any information that I didn't already give on the article page for the photograph. The whole copyright section is pretty confusing. It might be more useful if these enthusiastic editors with copyright expertise were more actively involved in pointing people in the right direction.

To compound matters, there was something very weird about the notice placed on my user page... The link for me to post my defence went to Talk:Image:WilliamKentKrueger1.jpg but it was written like this the talk page - therefore it wasn't immediately evident. Obfuscation or accident? If I were paranoid I'd think she was trying to get me to "lose" my comments! Do people get barnstars for the number of speedy deletions they recommend that go through uncontested? (I jest)

Anyway, I placed my defence on Image talk:WilliamKentKrueger1.jpg and I left a message on the editor's talk page to that effect and asking for clarification about her notice.

I'm not really asking you to do anything, but could you keep an eye on this? If you think there's something I should be doing, I'd appreciate any advice. If the photo gets deleted it won't be the end of the world. But it's frustrating as I'm sure there should be a copyright tag and fair use rationale that's correct for this situation, but it's hard to work out from the available information.Burntfingers (talk) 10:19, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks. You know, the copyright note in question is a footer on his webpage template, as an author it's probably there to protect pages other than that page, where he offers downloads for the media. It's most likely a slip up by his webmaster. His pics are explicitly provided for the media to download and use, so logically that is an implicit permission from the author. But then logic is one thing and legal technicalities quite another. Anyway, I've tracked down an E-mail address and written to William Kent Krueger. And I've copied the wording required for permission from the OTRS guidelines. Guess I'll just have to wait and see if I get a reply and take it from there. Thanks again for clarifying things. Burntfingers (talk) 12:16, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

Bradman

If you get a mo' to look it over before you go, that'd be great. Have a good time - and don't forget to archive this page before you go! --Dweller (talk) 12:45, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

I have some doubts

Hello. I want to submit an article to be included on the featured lists section in Wikipedia. But I need some advice about doing the references, can you help me?.

I did almost all the pages about the number-one singles on the Hot Latin Tracks, and I want them to be right, this is an example: Number-one hits of 1990 (U.S. Hot Latin Tracks).

Thank you so much, I like very much to make articles here.