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WT:RFA Proposal

Hi R. Baley, I've edited the proposal to read < 90% rather than = 75%, if this changes your opinion can you edit your comment when you have a chance? Thanks, Avruch^T 02:40, 1 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I've left an additional comment, hopefully it's clear enough. R. Baley (talk) 03:22, 1 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

RFAR

I had something like your approach in mind as a possibility when I commented that arb cases didn't have to be harsh. If it can be done, go for it. FT2 ^{(Talk | email)} 00:40, 3 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Dan Brown and exe files

I saw the repeated addition of those random links, and I figured they should be removed. I'm fairly sure that adding an .exe file to a page isn't a good idea. Thanks! Redrocket (talk) 07:13, 11 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Never mind, he's blocked already. Redrocket (talk) 07:25, 11 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I figured that would happen, but there was always a chance someone might protect all of the pages instead. Thanks for looking into it. R. Baley (talk) 07:29, 11 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Woo, spooky.

I was just opening up your talk page to ask you a question when I saw my talk page messages pop up. I unprotected it, and you're right, it is completely unnecessary. Thanks for the heads up, in any case! Cheers, Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP!☺} 07:48, 11 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

P.S. the question was whether you were interested in a script that allows you to use the rollback tool with custom edit summaries. I'm not sure if it works for non-admins, but we can test that out, if you're willing. The script is here. Cheers again, Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP!☺} 07:48, 11 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Do you think it will conflict with TW? I can add an edit summary if I use rollback via twinkle on the revision diff page. But there's no option to add a summary if I use rollback option on the "revision history" page. I guess as long as nothing breaks I would prefer the option to add a summary (as I almost always can't help myself in adding one anyway). R. Baley (talk) 08:02, 11 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My request for bureaucratship

Dear R. Baley, thank you for taking part in my RfB. As you may know, it was not passed by bureaucrats.
I would, however, like to thank you for taking the time to voice your support, despite concerns cited by the opposition. Although RfA/B isn't really about a person, but more about the community, I was deeply touched and honoured by the outpouring of support and interest in the discussion. I can only hope that you don't feel your opinion was not considered enough - bureaucrats have to give everyone's thoughts weight.
I also hope that the results of this RfB lead to some change in the way we approach RfBs, and some thought about whether long-entrenched standards are a good thing in our growing and increasingly heterogenous community.
I was a little miserable after the results came out, so I'm going to spread the love via dancing hippos. As you do. :)
I remain eager to serve you as an administrator and as an editor. If at any point you see something problematic in my actions, please do not hesitate to call me out. ~ Riana ⁂ 13:27, 11 March 2008 (UTC) [reply]

"source it"

in the joey travolta article, did you mean add it as a reference? Perl (talk) 00:52, 21 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

What I mean is, if you want to write that someone is a "suicidal gay porn director" (or any variant thereof) you need impeachable sources. Thanks, R. Baley (talk) 01:03, 21 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I think you might prefer unimpeachable sources, but I guess we could have different readings of WP:RS (emoticon would go here if I didn't hate them so much). Sarcasticidealist (talk) 18:13, 21 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Ha, yes, I goofed on that one! "unimpeachable" is definitely what I meant. In any case, I think Perl got the point :-) R. Baley (talk) 18:20, 21 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I looked at the diff again and realized that I had accidently reverted the article to a previously vandalised revision. I apologize for the confusion. Perl (talk) 13:06, 22 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Sir That IS WHY I ERASED The content

I am trying to be civil, but I don't like it when people make allegations against me about being a stalker like the way Ms. Knott did. I'm asking you, is that acceptable for her to do as well? I love to do edits about film history, and I don't stalk anybody. Before I even knew who Thegingerone even was, I have been editing many content related to film. Go ahead and accuse me of being disruptive, but that is not what I feel I am doing at all. I feel I'm just another person who wants justice, and I don't stand for injustice. Best.Kevin j (talk) 17:54, 21 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

You need to back off, I know Theresa Knott does good valuable work here, and I consider her to be both thoughtful and fair, you on the other hand, I only know from your latest postings (which, so far, are not to your credit.) I have yet to accuse you of anything, but you were claiming that your accusations had no racist overtones or implications, despite absolute evidence to the contrary. Furthermore, you don't get to delete whole threads from someone else's talk page. You are free to strike parts of your own comments (~~like this~~), or perhaps even blank them if no one has responded (or the parts to which no one has responded). Finally, you are currently welcome to post on my talk page, but I recommend you stop using capital letters (on-line, capital letters indicate "shouting" not emphasis. I recommend that you leave a note on Jimbo's page to the effect of withdrawing your complaint, so that it may in a short time be archived. Thanks, R. Baley (talk) 18:11, 21 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Adminship?

I dimly remember you once making some comment about never wanting to be an admin, but I may have fabricated that memory entirely. In any event, have you ever considered it? You seem like an excellent candidate to me: you're experienced (although you might snag a few opposes from people with editcountitis), you contribute in areas in which the tools would be helpful, you're level-headed and reasonable...thank about it, anyway. I'd be more than happy to nominate you. Sarcasticidealist (talk) 20:43, 26 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hi SI, thanks for your offer, and to elaborate a little, I certainly had those sentiments in the past. However, I am going to seriously consider your offer due to some recent events. More specifically, in the past if I needed to bring something to an admin's attention, the urgency was low and I felt comfortable waiting. But lately, I have found myself somewhat involved in matters that are private and urgent and harmful to editors who volunteer their time here. Sometimes, people are soliciting for help through email even. I don't mind helping, but my ability to do so quickly without drawing undue attention to certain edits is difficult (and timely responses are occasionally very important).

I appreciate your offer, and I will need to think about it for a bit (a couple of days ought to do it). Thanks, R. Baley (talk) 21:26, 26 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Good to hear. Once you've made up your mind, let me know on my talk page (I've watchlisted yours, but I've also watchlisted those of pretty well every other editor I've ever talked to, so sometimes I miss stuff). Sarcasticidealist (talk) 22:26, 26 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

As an FYI, I've done up your nomination here. Don't let that pressure you one way or another. I just did it tonight because I have more time tonight than I expect to in a couple of days. Sarcasticidealist (talk) 04:35, 27 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hi SI, sorry to be taking so long, I'm still weighing some things. . .I'll get back to you as soon as I've made a decision. Thanks again, R. Baley (talk) 21:25, 31 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I've decided to accept and left a note on your talk page. Thanks again, R. Baley (talk) 09:46, 7 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Great to hear - you're transcluded. Best of luck! Sarcasticidealist (talk) 16:56, 7 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Re: Hey AC

R.Baley, anyone wanting to talk to me isn't offensive at all. What's on your mind regarding the HP dab? - Arcayne (^{cast a spell}) 18:03, 27 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

No worries. What's up? - Arcayne (^{cast a spell}) 19:31, 27 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Re: Hi Gwynand

I've replied at my talk page. Gwynand | Talk/Contribs 18:32, 7 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Note

Hi R. Baley, I've left a couple of questions on your RfA. They are absolutely imperative to your judgment as an admin. :) Good luck. Acalamari 19:25, 8 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

You're welcome. :) Anyway, I've left a comment on the noticeboard. I don't normally deal with issues like this, but I suppose a little help should be of some use. :) Acalamari 20:56, 8 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, and also this. Acalamari 01:59, 9 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks! And I didn't realize you were the one who granted the rollback. . .that whole thing had a wild-west feel to it at the time. Also a thank-you for the comment at BLPN, given that it has apparently been an issue going on 3 years now, I think it's going to take a few people to keep it under control. R. Baley (talk) 03:45, 9 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

You're welcome for the comment on BLPN, my support in your RfA, and the rollback. :) In fact, I think I'd forgotten I'd given you rollback as well: when I granted your request, the process was new at the time, and since I've granted so many people rollback now, it's not easy to remember everyone who I've given it to (well over 200 people!). :( I do remember, however, that when I granted it to you, I knew you would be a person who would use it wisely, and it seems I was right. :) Thank you. Acalamari 16:02, 10 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Congratulations, you are now an administrator

I'm happy to inform you that, due to your successful request for adminship, you have now been promoted to an administrator. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me or stop by the administrators' noticeboard. Congrats! Andre (talk) 20:35, 14 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Congrats, as nom. Sarcasticidealist (talk) 20:48, 14 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Congratulations on your successful request for adminship! Here's your new T-shirt! Don't forget to visit the school for new admins. Good luck! Acalamari 21:30, 14 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Congratulations. seresin ( ¡? ) 22:04, 14 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Woohoo! Thanks! Just got back from a job interview as well. . .today is turning out to be a banner one! R. Baley (talk) 23:01, 14 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Welcome to my nightmare. Raymond Arritt (talk) 07:05, 15 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Congrats on your successful RfA! Razorflame (talk) 14:15, 15 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Question

In regards to this edit, should I add the IP to the list? It's from a different range, but I assume it's the same stalker. AgnosticPreachersKid (talk) 23:11, 16 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Sure, go ahead, he just got blocked. R. Baley (talk) 23:12, 16 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

OK, done. Thanks. AgnosticPreachersKid (talk) 23:24, 16 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Unblocked, per this edit [1]. R. Baley (talk) 23:38, 16 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

"Doh!" AgnosticPreachersKid (talk) 23:43, 16 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Don Siegelman

Could you please explain why you reversed my edits to Don Siegelman? What I posted was factually correct. That article is incredibly bad —Preceding unsigned comment added by Scatteredsmothered (talk • contribs) 13:18, 17 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks

Thanks for helping me with this. I didn't have time to do any legwork, and you did a lot more looking in than I expected (ANI is a craps shoot at best). I consider myself an experienced editor... I've been editing since 2004 (though my earliest stuff has all been deleted), and this is the first time I've met a troll who does it so well. I really don't know what to do, but I do note that several other established editors and respected admins are all crying foul with regards to this guy. What should we do? /Blaxthos ( t / c ) 22:07, 21 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I would go ahead and notify the editor on his talk page for now. Sorry I missed the end edit time (I was looking at the wrong page). I'll make that correction at ANI. I don't have much time to follow up right now, but I will add the appropriate pages to my watchlist. R. Baley (talk) 22:33, 21 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Notification complete. Congratulations on the RFA and the job. Thanks for your interest and continued involvement. /Blaxthos ( t / c ) 00:54, 22 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Note

New information has come forward since you commented, in that JoshuaZ has used abusively sockpuppets to affect Brandt DRVs in the past. [2]. You may wish to review. Lawrence Cohen § t/e 17:36, 22 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks LC, I have changed to neutral for now, but I would need to see something definitive for such a long term user, who seems to have had no problems other than possibly the one related to all of that craziness. R. Baley (talk) 18:06, 22 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Barnstar of Peace

		The Barnstar of Peace
		For voluntarily stepping in and putting an end to the worst of disputes, when others have simply looked the other way, I present you with the Barnstar of Peace. Your time and effort to resolve this latest dispute is greatly appreciated. - auburnpilot talk 00:47, 24 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

R. Baley, thanks for taking the time to help resolve the endless bad faith, disruptive atmosphere on the FNC talk page. Your remedies will surely help us get back on track, and hopefully allow an editor to prove he's here to work constructively. You clearly put in a great deal of time reviewing the history of the dispute, which is something few others have done. Thanks again, - auburnpilot talk 00:47, 24 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the "thanks". I hope to be able to pick a thread like this at least every other week. I'd like to do it more often, but it does take a good deal of time. I appreciate your willingness to "get in the trenches" there (so to speak). Also, I've tried to archive the contentious (or stale) threads at FNC talk. Feel free to adjust as necessary, but it was getting pretty bloated. Thanks again, and your welcome. R. Baley (talk) 00:53, 24 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

AuburnPilot already beat me to it. You definitely deserve a barnstar for all the legwork on this one. I think everyone is satisfied with the outcome, and it certainly shows that giving you the mop was an excellent choice by the community. I do want to ask you about how I should handle the continued (freaky) obsession/stalking/shit talking (examples here (more specific), here). I have no desire to "poke" or otherwise exacerbate the situation, nor do I want to appear to be a whiny luser with nothing better to do. However, I find this editor's obsession with me (most especially attempting to trash my reputation and attempts to get me "punished") disturbing and counterproductive. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks for everything you've done. /Blaxthos ( t / c ) 04:55, 24 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

If you run into any further edits which concern you, just leave a diff at my talk page. I wouldn't even comment, probably. Just leave a diff, and I'll investigate and try to resolve it. Best, R. Baley (talk) 08:21, 24 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Gotcha. Thanks. /Blaxthos ( t / c ) 12:03, 24 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Ping. /Blaxthos ( t / c ) 03:37, 25 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Ping pong. Really earning that barnstar, eh? ;-) There is also a relevant thread at WP:ANI, in which AuburnPilot has suggested (and I agree) that this all appears linked back to another stalking/harassing puppetmaster that was blocked not long before this editor showed up exhibiting the same sort of behavior. Hope your weekend is going well - I remember you noting that you would be out of pocket for a while soon. I fear you're the only admin who has the patience and stamina to see this through to (complete) conclusion. Thanks again for all your hard work. /Blaxthos ( t / c ) 20:27, 26 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

your banning me

This is per your message on my talk page. As I understand it, the consensus of the editors (that is, the solution the editors agreed on) in the complaint was a much shorter block. Two of the editors, of the four responding, (Blaxthos and I excluded of course) desired a block of a few days to a week, and one of those desired for Blaxthos to be blocked as well. So is your proposed solution simply your advice to me, or are you saying it is the "official" consensus. I'm just not exactly sure what is going on, please clarify for me. Thank you. Jsn9333 (talk) 01:32, 24 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Replied at your talk page (link). R. Baley (talk) 02:03, 24 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for your reply and clarification. I have another question on my talk page. Thanks. Jsn9333 (talk) 02:13, 24 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks... and I have another question... (let me know if you are checking my page and my letting you know here is unnecessary)Jsn9333 (talk) 04:10, 24 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Another response is on my talk page. Please be patient with me and give it a read... this is the last one. Jsn9333 (talk) 14:17, 24 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Block of User:Jsn9333

I am sorry. I have reviewed the links you have provided in your block notice, and I don't see at ALL where he is violating the terms of his topic ban. The two links you provided were to his own user talk page. I see no violation that merits this block. This user may or may not have been acting properly in other aspects of his editing at Wikipedia, and the topic ban may be fully justified, but I don't see where he has violated that ban, NOR do I see where, in the difs you gave, he did anything else blockable. I am inclined to grant his unblock request unless you can show me where, if he were allowed to edit, he would likely cause problems for Wikipedia during the next 24 hours. Please responde ASAP, otherwise I will probably unblock him... --Jayron32.talk.contribs 18:34, 24 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I would rather you didn't. . .instead of moving on, he has continued to attack Blaxthos, on his talk page (virtually every post does this, "Blaxthos continually bites newcomers at the Fox News entry." is in the 2nd diff. It's a long diff I know, but every comment is). I'm trying to get everything past the disruptive dispute that broke out at the FNC and its talk page. If you disagree that I'm going the right way here, please take it to ANI, perhaps more uninvolved editors will look at it this time. But there's a lot to catch up on, and I urge you not to act in haste. Thanks, R. Baley (talk) 18:49, 24 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I will take it to ANI for further review. Please check there for a thread regarding this... --Jayron32.talk.contribs 19:21, 24 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Congratulations

Congratulations for the adminship . Happy Editing - Tinucherian (talk) 16:57, 25 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Help

Please help stop this bullshit. /Blaxthos ( t / c ) 12:07, 27 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

GOOD JOB

blocking and censorship will not work... this is only the beginnings. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.75.180.100 (talk) 12:55, 29 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Dumb clucks don't get it... the more you ban and block, the more wikipeidia will suck. The more it's becomes a closed cult, and the more civilians consider wikipridia=Jimbo cult of slander and lies. Less money and support wiki gets. I have time... it's like the Chinese finger puzzle...more you resist, the more you (wikipeidia) is hurt. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.75.180.100 (talk) 13:02, 29 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for your comments. Be well, R. Baley (talk) 13:07, 29 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

You be well on the Juice of the Jimbo Wales.68.75.176.186 (talk) 00:06, 1 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Good one! R. Baley (talk) 04:12, 1 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Mmm...that's good Jimbo Juice. Redrocket (talk) 04:19, 1 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipeida is a toxic waste of power drunk admin with bad wire in the head. Ever day, wikipeidia resembles more and more like a jim jones cult and the world is coming to know that truth. Snark don't cover up that fact, a fact that many in the "REAL WORLD" is now beginning to realize... I wonder when the first class action will happen? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.75.164.104 (talk) 05:42, 4 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hmm. No offense, but your metaphors need work. Redrocket (talk) 05:49, 4 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

You know, one would really only assume things would get better for WP by filtering out those that feel like destroying it for fun... — Dædαlus^T@lk / Improve 18:58, 8 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

You read my mind

Check out the block log on Fathol (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · nuke contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log): you swooped in just before I clicked the "31 hours" button! :-P --Kralizec! (talk) 14:53, 30 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

No worries, as you blocked for the exact same duration I was going to use. To be honest, I am glad to see that there are other non-hardass admins on AIV patrol. Too many of our fellow admins would have just clicked the indef block button without a second thought. --Kralizec! (talk) 14:57, 30 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I think I was waffling between the exact times you were. :-) R. Baley (talk) 15:01, 30 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

why did you?

These articles are all related and have the same weakness/strength.

Furthermore, Gras11 added an article to the list.

You can't remove some just because of your opinion.

Let the process continue please.

Note that I did not include a child of a politician that is much different (is an independent filmmaker) Watchingobama (talk) 15:12, 2 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

You are free to nominate in a separate Afd, but not to change an ongoing one in such a substantial way, especially after so many have already weighed in. Do not do it again please. Thanks, R. Baley (talk) 15:19, 2 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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 :::::Hmm. No offense, but your [[metaphor]]s need work. [[User:Redrocket|Redrocket]] ([[User talk:Redrocket|talk]]) 05:49, 4 May 2008 (UTC)
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