User talk:Xanderer

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PSU Template

I had just finished making one seconds after you did. At first I thought someone hadn't put it on the colleges, then I saw you just did one now. The box should be navy rather than blue though, for future reference. --Wizardman 03:07, 3 April 2006 (UTC)

Category:Penn State University alumni

Hi Xanderer. Good job creating the Penn State alumni category. Instead of putting all of the individual football players into the cat, though, you should simply add Category:Penn State Nittany Lions football players to the category. Take a look at Category:Harvard alumni, for an example. ×Meegs 16:19, 14 April 2006 (UTC)

Meegs: Thanks for your help. (I knew there was a better way.) I was unable to post to your talk page due to some spam filter issue. I'll try to figure it out. —Xanderer 18:35, 14 April 2006 (UTC)

Slurpee category and image

Hi, I've just removed Image:Lil-Slurpee.gif from {{User slurpee}}, because we arn't allowed to put images with a fair-use rationale (such as logos) onto user pages. Sorry about that! SeventyThree^(Talk) 05:58, 17 April 2006 (UTC)

HFStival List

Thank you for working on this contributing page for HFStival. I did an immediate edit, moving Margret Heater to the M's, not H. Because its a band, not a person. If the chart on the HFStival page does not help with your dates, I am sure I can help you out additionally. Talk to me | vi 01:12, 16 May 2006 (UTC)

I also noticed just now your link to Fidel was incorrect. I corrected that as well, as I just started an article on them last night. --vi 06:06, 23 May 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for updating the HFStival page this morning. In keeping the page theme, once a band has performed, we are not linking them again. So that's an FYI. I also reformatted your citation, so as to be able to quickly go back and write out the full citation so it can show at the bottom of the page, as this article becomes fully flushed out to wikipedia expectations.--vi 18:21, 29 May 2006 (UTC)

Gotcha. Thanks for the tip-in. Incidentally, do you know how to make the columns span the whole with of the table? (After a lot of frustration, I decided to go ahead and post the information first and experiment with the table later.) —Xanderer 18:41, 29 May 2006 (UTC)

Looks like you figured it out with the colspan, as I was going to suggest. I didn't go to the festival this year. I am currently weeding through pictures taken yesterday for some to upload to wikimedia commons for usage. I think the article would read better with images peppered throughout. Also, while you're add it, could you reorder the side stage and local stage for 2006? I believe that's the flow. I also added a quick statement about the buzz tent being cancelled for this year. I don't like my wording, so feel free to change that. --vi 21:42, 29 May 2006 (UTC)

Yellowcard

Hi, there! I saw that you've contributed to the Yellowcard page. I've been working hard all weekend to get it into an encyclopedia-worthy article, and I think we're almost there!

There's a short list of things that still need some work at the bottom of the talk page. If you could take a look at it, maybe add more things to do, or clean up whatever you see needs work, I would sure appreciate it.

Thanks for your help. Have an awesome day! Cathryn 10:10, 28 May 2006 (UTC)

Greg Buttle

Hi Xanderer,

I was a bit surprised by your edit summary for Greg Buttle. Was this a typo? Thanks, GChriss 00:06, 18 June 2006 (UTC)

Just being silly. I worship Greg Buttle—I think he's an oft-overlooked star. Someone once misunderstood me when I was saying his name and it has made me chuckle ever since. Sorry if I offended. I meant no harm. —Xanderer 02:30, 18 June 2006 (UTC)

No offense taken -- I was curious more than anything else. It is an interesting name. Take care, GChriss 05:16, 19 June 2006 (UTC)

Snallygaster

This page may help you expand the Snallygaster article. Also, it seems the Snallygaster should be in the Legendary creatures category and not the Cryptids category. Also, the Encyclopedia Mythica page the first link mentions is here. -- J. [ tlk | con | #'s ] @ 07:00, 19 June 2006 (UTC)

Art Houston

A question out of nothing but curiosity: What was the deal with Art Houston? I became curious when you deleleted the reference from Pottstown, Pennsylvania and noticed his article had been deleted and protected. Just curious—I've never heard of him. —Xanderer 01:04, 25 July 2006 (UTC)

I found it under "recent changes" one day, and someone had just prodded it and then User:Timebuilder deleted the 'prod' notice, so I submitted it to AFD (see Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Art Houston. After review, it was deleted, and then today, it was recreated, so I tagged it for speedy, and an admin deleted it, and then it was recreated, and then I retagged it for speedy again, and that admin protected it. I figured since now it was really dead, I went and checked the "What links here" and then did a bit of link cleanup. Sertrel 01:27, 25 July 2006 (UTC)

Was it poorly written, or bogus, or what? (And why do I care?) —Xanderer 23:53, 25 July 2006 (UTC)

Just... completely non-notable, just a guy. And what bugged me was how when people said he was non-notable, he claimed that he really was 'somebody' and then started injecting himself into other articles, or writing up his better-known friends to try and have some of their legitimacy rub off on him. So I did some AfD's. As for 'why' you care, I don't know, curiosity? Sertrel 00:18, 26 July 2006 (UTC)

Mike Reid

I noticed on the Mike Reid disambigution talk page, that you didn't known where Mike Reid, the football player and songwriter, should have an article. I decided on the football portion because I have a feeling people will know him more as a football player than a songwriter. My opinion is biased because I follow football much more than country music. If you, or others, feel the opposite is true, then I have no qualms about it being moved to the appropriate place. Patken4 01:19, 27 July 2006 (UTC)

I agree. Hardly a consensus

Three cheers for your comments concerning the lack of a consensus on several deletions today. (Wikipedia:Categories for deletion/Log/2006 October 1) I don't know how strongly you feel about this issue, but I appreciate you weighing in. I am very concerned about this trend toward Over-Deletionism and plan to stay on it. Any input is greatly appreciated. -Xanderer 17:56, 9 October 2006 (UTC)

Just an FYI, though, in my opinion, Kbdank71 typically does an awesome job of discernment. (Look further up his talk page for some other comments of mine.) Sometimes a CfD can be confusing, though, and as far as I can tell, he welcomes the comments. - jc37 18:02, 9 October 2006 (UTC)

Did you know?

On 16 October, 2006, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Nancy Dickerson, which you created. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the "Did you know?" talk page.

.User:Blnguyen | BLabberiNg

That's awesome. Thanks! —xanderer 22:04, 20 November 2006 (UTC)

Thanks!

		The Running Man Barnstar
		The Running Man Barnstar: given in appreciation for substantial contributions to existing articles about Penn State and college football

CJC47 18:54, 4 December 2006 (UTC)

Discussion Award closure near

Thank you for voting orginally and the additional comments. I have posted on the proposals page a closing subsection with a couple of minor issues. I would apreciate comment. The issues are title and image. See the Wikipedia:Barnstar and award proposals/New Proposals#Closing discussion. Simply south 23:00, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

The Miracle at the Meadowlands

Thanks for asking for that cite ... not only did I put it in, I decided to start the long-overdue task of making all the references into specific footnotes. Daniel Case 04:32, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

Don't mention it—you never know how people will react to citation requests. I feel they help make this fascinating article even better. Keep up the good work. —xanderer 18:52, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

Your signature

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What a cool trick!

I just saw the change you made to the birthday field on John Gilmore. Very cool trick. Did you create this function yourself or did you see it used somewhere else? –xanderer 21:06, 15 January 2007 (UTC)

Thanks, but I didn't create it, I saw it somewhere else. --Phbasketball6 20:46, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

Thank You

Thanks for the heads-up about the Presidents of Penn State article. 須藤

Pat Tillman infobox colors

Thanks for making the color for the Arizona Cardinals players infobox but in my opinion the color should be used for only present players, (It could get out of hand, like for Reggie White is it the Eagles or Packers color.) People will see if Tillman has the colors and will think to use it for other former players. With thanks --Phbasketball6 03:43, 27 January 2007 (UTC)

I also made the colors for other teams, most of them are only on the head coach of the team for right now, and some of the colors are not really good, please feel free to change them if you think that they are bad. --Phbasketball6 03:55, 27 January 2007 (UTC)

You're right. I've been operating under those same parameters. I guess I was on a roll and just blanked on Tillman. Good catch. —xanderer 13:43, 27 January 2007 (UTC)

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Hey Xanderer

The color that your using for the Kansas City Chiefs players is the ones for the Washington Redskins. Thanks--Phbasketball6 18:33, 30 January 2007 (UTC)

In my opionon the red should be a little brighter, but not as bright as I had it. --Phbasketball6 18:36, 30 January 2007 (UTC)

I'm going to change the Chiefs color for all of the current Chiefs players, the reason for this is that the Chiefs color that you put for the players is the same as the Redskins. Sorry--Phbasketball6 00:03, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

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AfD

Thanks for agreeing with me in that AfD discussion, Harry. ;) That totally cracked me up. Pinball22 01:03, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

sig

The flag you are using takes up 7 lines in the edit box. It should also work if the lines are run together. Friendly comment, not complaint.DGG 01:06, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for pointing that I out. I had no idea that was happening—those 7 lines of code don't appear when you use the {flagicon} script within an infobox. (example) I thought it was a cute trick, but I guess I'll stop using it. —xanderer 01:54, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

Please vote

See Template talk:Infobox NFL player#Retired players. --Bender235 14:05, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

Done. Thanks for the heads-up. —xanderer 14:37, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

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RE: Anthony Adams

Anthony Adams a fullback? That's news to me. Have you read something indicating the Bears may use him as such? ►xanderer  21:50, 6 April 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, it was a shocker to me too. Apparently SF used to use him as a FB in short yardage situations. Please See Adams prepared to tackle new challenge with Bears --  ShadowJester07  ►Talk  22:32, 6 April 2007 (UTC)

Wow, I had no idea! I hope they do line him up. He's spent far too much of his career on the bench. —Xanderer 23:23, 6 April 2007 (UTC)

Flagicons

Xanderer, I don't think there is community consensus on the use of flagicons; you'll probably find that many of the articles you just added them to have had them removed previously. See also Wikipedia:Don't overuse flags, an essay which a lot of people subscribe to. Picaroon 01:04, 9 April 2007 (UTC)

Comments

Would you mind commenting here? They're thinking about re-opening that poll about the NFL infoboxes. Quadzilla99 22:05, 27 April 2007 (UTC)

Infobox jersey number poll

Hey, please vote in the infobox jersey number poll at Template talk:Infobox NFL player.Chris Nelson 00:36, 8 June 2007 (UTC)

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Connor and Lee

I started pages on Dan Connor and Sean Lee today. What other current Nittany Lions should have an article? Thanks for the work on Coach Bradley. Dincher 23:16, 10 July 2007 (UTC)

No. Thanks to you! He's been on my "to do" list, but I've been unable to find his birthdate and lost any momentum I had. Excited to see your work on Connor and Lee too. I have lots of former players on my list but Deon Butler is the only current player I can think of. Keep up the good work. —x a n d e r e r 23:27, 10 July 2007 (UTC)

Okay. Butler is next! I am getting excited about the up coming season! Dincher 23:35, 10 July 2007 (UTC)

Deon Butler is up and running.Dincher 00:20, 11 July 2007 (UTC)

How about AQ Shipley? He's up for the Center award, and probably will be on All-Big Ten teams. AJ Wallace or Andrew Quarless might be interesting, depending on the seasons they have.Pepperjack 18:49, 11 July 2007 (UTC)

A.Q. Shipley is up and running too. I think I'll wait on Wallace and Quarless. I don't think that the GoPSU site has been updated yet. Dincher 00:17, 12 July 2007 (UTC)

Since Andrew Quarless has been named to the Mackey Award watchlist I went ahead and started his page. Do you have more biographical info, for example, when and where he was born. Perhaps this is in a program from last season. I haven't found it online. Dincher 22:36, 24 July 2007 (UTC)

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My "trail of destruction"

What exactly are you referring to? Also, whether I've done wrong things or not (though I am anxious to hear your answer) I see no reason to talk to Jmfangio about it, considering my interactions with him have been due to his ignorance and what I would consider mental instability.►Chris Nelson 01:00, 29 July 2007 (UTC)

It's no secret. I've given you my opinion in previous discussions: I agree with you just as often as I disagree with you, but I find your inability to accept the opinions of others and your belligerence toward the process of consensus-building frustrating. It's not constructive and I thought Jmfangio (talk · contribs) would be well served in his dispute with you over the the new template to see your activities at the old one. It's nothing personal—I just want to see it worked out so I can use it. —x a n d e r e r 01:25, 29 July 2007 (UTC)

Well I mainly asked because I couldn't recall my specific interactions with you. Perhaps I am sometimes intolerant of the opinions of others', but in the case of Jmfangio and the new template, it's not about opinions because he has none. He has what he thinks are opinions, but in reality he's just totally wrong and unable to comprehend reality. I also don't think you should treat him like the victim, because I think he's more deceitful and manipulative than you know. All he's done is make unnecessary and incorrect changes, patronize, attempt to tell others about Wikipedia policy he clearly lacks understanding on, then pretends to offer compromises so he looks like the bigger person to passersby. I really think the dude might be insane.►Chris Nelson 01:48, 29 July 2007 (UTC)

Why is my text blue? Haha.►Chris Nelson 01:48, 29 July 2007 (UTC)

But see down below? Totally over-the-top trying to be all friendly so he can get your support. Awesome. Just remember there are no "resolutions" needs as he speaks of. There's Jmfangio's ideas, then there are the correct ways. My resolution is to just ignore him forever and keep everything correct.►Chris Nelson 01:52, 29 July 2007 (UTC)

My talk page

I have taken some time to review these things. Thanks for the heads up. Maybe we can find a way to have everyone get along. Juan Miguel Fangio| ►Chat  01:17, 29 July 2007 (UTC)

• FYI, I had intended to start a new infobox before it was suggested to me. It's unfortunate that I was not aware of all that went on before. I'm hoping that a quick resolution is in place. Then maybe we can have a discussion about how to get these infobox situations resolved. If you want to refractor this to my talk page for consistency, please do so. If not, I'm happy to have the conversation here if that's easier on you. Juan Miguel Fangio| ►Chat  01:45, 29 July 2007 (UTC)