User talk:Trusilver

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Unless otherwise specified, I will respond to you on whichever page the conversation started on. If I left a message in a discussion page or on your user page, please respond to me there - I will return and read it there.

This user is a commercial airline pilot and as such is often unavailable for extended periods of time. If he does not get back to you immediately after you leave a message, don't take it personally. He's probably just busy and will respond to you as quickly as possible.

If you have an issue with a vandalism revert I have made, I'm very sorry. I'm not infallible and I will occasionally revert a good faith edit that appears to be vandalism. Leave me a message and I will review my action and reverse it if my assumption was false. And above all...smile and take a deep breath, we all make mistakes and we are both trying to work in the best interests of the project.

Archives

Archive 1 - Up to 4 July 2007 Archive 2 - 4 July 2007 to 23 July 2007 Archive 3 - 23 July 2007 to 6 August 2007 Archive 4 - 7 August 2007 to 19 September 2007 Archive 5 - 19 September 2007 to 26 January 2008 Archive 6 - 26 January 2008 to 6 May 2008 Archive 7 - In progress

Contents 1 MMMMMMMMMMMM or whatever.... 2 PashtoonBoy 3 Re:Barnstar 4 Re:vandalizm 5 User_talk:Keeper76#Wow 6 User:CalebBenefiel 7 This 8 Email blocks 9 Will Atkinson (Musician) 10 Rfb participation thanks 11 WBOSITG's RfA 12 My RfA 13 Talk:Downtown Altoona, Pennsylvania 14 RfA thank-spam 15 My RfA 16 Twinkle deletions 17 BRC & privacy concerns 18 Extension School 19 My Rfa

[edit] MMMMMMMMMMMM or whatever....

Hmm, policy's changed a bit since I used to handle username blocks. They used to have a list of examples of confusing usernames. Also, I was just saying that username blocks in general are usually done without consulting the editor. You could say I was just trying to justify Bearian's actions. Anyway, thanks for the update. Nishkid64 _{(Make articles, not wikidrama)} 03:34, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Yeah, I know. It caught my attention as well, I wasn't aware the policy had changed until I scrutinized it for the purpose of this guy. Trusilver 03:37, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] PashtoonBoy

I've unblocked him, because he received all four warnings within one minute and was blocked shortly afterwards, so he probably just didn't read them up before it was too late. MaxSem^{(Han shot first!)} 10:50, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

I have no problem with that whatsoever. Thanks for letting me know. Trusilver 17:26, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Re:Barnstar

A sigh and a smile here! :) Thanks for the barnstar! All the best, Deacon of Pndapetzim (Talk) 22:04, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Re:vandalizm

What Vandalism, what exactly have i done that is considered vandalism?!?! I HAVENT EVEN EDITED ANY PAGES YETUser:TheArticleSlayer —Preceding comment was added at 03:25, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

You created an inappropriate page, which I think you are more than aware of. Trusilver 04:01, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

How is creating a userbox inappropriate?!?! TheArticleSlayer

The userbox was divisive and meant only for disruption. Which is why it was deleted, and why you were warned. Trusilver 20:07, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Please note the contribs (so far) for TheArticleSlayer. Compare them with the contribs (so far) of User:Fabmaster, and possibly even User:Visimar. Interesting little circle of contribs today. hmmm.. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 19:42, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] User_talk:Keeper76#Wow

Without being obliged to comment at all on what's going on, could you confirm/deny if your 19:14, 2 May 2008 (UTC) comment refers to me? Thanks, dihydrogen monoxide (H₂O) 08:12, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Nah, my issue with question 4 was really a small one and while I'm not sure that it was an appropriate question to be asked at an RfA, the true problem wasn't in the question itself but in the level that certain individuals decided to make something big out of what should have been a non-issue. That was a question that a lot of standing admins would have gotten wrong, to expect it out of a candidate was a little bit foolish, to oppose him over it was downright stupid. But overall, that was completely secondary, it was the religion bit that got me pissed off at that RfA. But in all seriousness, if you did something that I found to be out of line or borderline assholeish, I wouldn't be discussing it anywhere but on your talk page. Trusilver 08:42, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Colour me relieved. I agree with you about the religion stuff, but due to strong views on that IRL, I don't comment on that here as it probably won't end too well. And yeah, in retrospect, asking that question may not have been the best idea. Cheers, dihydrogen monoxide (H₂O) 08:49, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

EC; to your addition...:) (no major comment!) dihydrogen monoxide (H₂O) 08:49, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Oh... by the way. My talk page is a British-spelling free zone. I demand you take that u out of color at once! Trusilver 17:35, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Shall we share some Earl Gray tea? dihydrogen monoxide (H₂O) 09:34, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] User:CalebBenefiel

Hi Trusilver. I read this user's unblock request but saw you stated you're dealing with it - I would agree that the account be unblocked, but I'll leave it to you - I'd support you if you chose to unblock. Neıl ☎ 12:15, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Thank you, Mangojuice beat me to it but we all seem to be of the mind that there was no harm intended in this user's edits. It seems that it was a misunderstanding. Trusilver 17:34, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] This

link made me spit diet mountain dew through my nose. Excellent work, adminsupreme...Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 20:06, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Heh, my one true joy on admin functions is dealing with the most bizzare aspects of RFU. Trusilver 22:39, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Email blocks

Hey, Trusilver. Just a reminder that email should not be disabled as a default when blocking accounts. Per the blocking policy, email should only be disabled in response to abuse of the email function. Thanks, - auburnpilot talk 20:18, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

I tend to automatically block email in the case of vandalism-only accounts with no substantive contributions. The odds of them suddenly deciding to send emails that serve a purpose are nearly nil. The odds of them spamming the email account of the person blocking them with ream upon ream of hate mail is relatively high. (I know... I get it regularly.) Trusilver 20:23, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Unfortunately this is stated quite explicitly in the blocking policy. If you believe we should change our approach to disabling email, I suggest opening a discussion on one of the WP:PUMPs or on the blocking policy talk page. Until then, however, it is against policy to preemptively disable the email function. Thanks, - auburnpilot talk 22:06, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for your concern, have a good day. Trusilver 22:38, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

(P.S. That was worded a little differently than it actually appeared in my mind. That was not me brushing you off, that was me saying I'm giving your observation my consideration.) Trusilver 22:45, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Okay, I have read up on the entirety of the blocking policy and I agree with your assessment. Trusilver 03:03, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Will Atkinson (Musician)

Hi Trusilver, could you please review your speedy deletion of this page? The article stated that subject - a mouth organ player - was "the most influential moothie player of the last century within this genre", which seems clear to me an assertion of notability of the subject. Best, --PeaceNT (talk) 14:39, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Sure, give me a little while. I've got a busy day today but I will review it as soon as I get a chance. Trusilver 15:16, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Done. Trusilver 23:27, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Rfb participation thanks

Hello, Trusilver.

I wanted to personally thank you for taking part in the project-wide discussions regarding my candidacy for bureaucratship. After bureaucratic discussion, the bureaucrats 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 their decision, especially in light of historical conservatism the project has had when selecting its bureaucrats. If you have any further suggestions or comments as to how you think I could help the project, please let me know. Once again, thank you for your support. -- Avi (talk) 17:13, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] WBOSITG's RfA

[edit] My RfA

Hi Trusilver; I wanted to say thank you for supporting my request for adminship, which passed with 100 supports, 0 opposes and 1 neutral. I wanted to get round everybody individually, even though it's considered by some to be spam (which... I suppose it is! but anyway. :)). It means a lot to me that the community has placed its trust in my ability to use the extra buttons, and I only hope I can live up to its expectations. If you need anything, or notice something that bothers you, don't hesitate to let me know. Thanks again, PeterSymonds | talk 21:47, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Talk:Downtown Altoona, Pennsylvania

I tried out {{NoAutosign}}, but it didn't seem to have any effect. Any additional tips? Thanks! --Bossi (talk • gallery • contrib) 00:32, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] RfA thank-spam

- and for the kind comments. Regards, Gatoclass (talk) 06:50, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] My RfA

Hey Trusilver. I would like to thank you for your support in my RfA and the confidence expressed thereby. I appreciate your trust. :) Best wishes, —αἰτίας •discussion• 18:50, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Twinkle deletions

Hey. Please be careful with Twinkle's auto-deletion features. You deleted a bunch of pages such as 1 E1 m under CSD R1 while fixing up some page moves. These obviously should not have been deleted. --- RockMFR 17:02, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] BRC & privacy concerns

Hey Trusilver, would you mind dropping in your opinion here? Thanks. GlassCobra 01:16, 30 May 2008 (UTC)

Done Trusilver 16:07, 30 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Extension School

Just letting you know I requested semi protection for the article. I figure this should force the IP account to register and thus be more willing to discuss removal of cited material. --Ave Caesar (talk) 00:00, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

Ah, no problem. Thanks for letting me know. Trusilver 00:01, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

The protection request was denied which I don't completely understand. The IP has made its intention clear that it will continue edit warring once unblocked and despite being blocked in the past has no history of attempting to discuss the edits on the talk page. Can you advise on how to handle the situation in the future since some seem to believe that his blanking is not vandalism? --Ave Caesar (talk) 00:35, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

I will keep watching the page myself. If I notice that there is a significant amount of abuse continuing on the page, I will protect it myself. Keep me advised as you notice it happening. Trusilver 02:06, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

Rodneycwilson (talk · contribs)...another sockpuppet...Seems your conditional unblock is being exploited since he has taken nothing to the talk page of the article. --Ave Caesar (talk) 03:43, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

The edits are not the same. I'm going to watch all the known IP addresses as well as the two accounts and then request a checkuser if necessary. In the meantime I've got all of them including the article and it's talk page on my watchlist. Trusilver 04:37, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] My Rfa

Thanks, Trusilver, for participating in my recent RfA, which recently passed with 81 support and 1 neutral !votes. I appreciate all the support and constructive criticism offered in my RfA and I thank you for taking the time to !vote in my nomination. I feel so honoured to be trusted by so many of you and please, if you have any advice, comments or complaints about my actions as an administrator, leave a note on my talk page. I would also like to thank Acalamari, Rlevse and Nishkid64, for their nomination statements. Thank you again. AngelOfSadness talk 23:33, 8 June 2008 (UTC)