User talk:Phgao

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Welcome!

Hello, Phgao, and welcome to Wikipedia! Thank you for your contributions. I hope you like the place and decide to stay. Here are some pages that you might find helpful:

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Concerning Rome High School

Hi, Phgao. I know the Rome High School is not very good yet, but please give me time. I've set up interviews with coaches and the principal about the school's history. Articles take time. I also want to know what you mean by "a non-notable school." I understand why you want to delete it, but consider trying to save it before brining it and its author down. Thank you. Gdk411 16:20, 10 October 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for the heads up, Phgao! Even tho my contributions were limited, I've added a few references that may help, and I wouldn't mind allowing the creator more time to add further content. Dreadstar † 18:29, 10 October 2007 (UTC)

Wow! Very cool! You are an excellent, thoughtful editor. I admire what you did..and I noticed you didn't have the original one of these:

		The Original Barnstar
		For Heroically Editing with Good Faith in both nominating and voting against said nomination post-improvement to the deletion nominee!! Dreadstar † 04:51, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

You're more than welcome! Dreadstar † 17:02, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

re: meetups

Please do come! This last one was unusually structured and to-the-point. Most will not be like that. At past meetups lots of us have been students. It is fun to meet some of the people you edit alongside, even if you feel like you have nothing special to contribute. If nothing else you get to enjoy the fact that you can make a wiki joke and people will not only understand it, but they'll laugh. ;) --pfctdayelise (talk) 11:44, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

Having a quiet place to talk was part of the reason I chose the library. (There's nothing I hate more than when you're talking to someone interesting but can't even hear them in a bar or restaurant! argh.) The next one will either be a library or another quiet place. But afterwards if there are a few people who don't have to rush off they usually go to a nearby cafe or restaurant for a bite to eat or a drink. --pfctdayelise (talk) 14:19, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

I think someone should create it. How about you? :)

I'm certainly planning to go to the tennis. I will probably discuss it with my boss closer to the date and maybe even take a couple of days off to go. I love it :) --pfctdayelise (talk) 12:39, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

I'm a computational linguist for a machine translation company, but I've only been doing it for around four months so it still feels weird to say that. :) Before that I was a uni student. --pfctdayelise (talk) 13:02, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

I'm working on Tagalog. At uni I studied a BA/BSc with some linguistics and computer science, although not a full major in either of them. --pfctdayelise (talk) 14:00, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

RFA Thanks

Click there to open your card! → → →

My dear Wikipedian Phgao,
Thank you for your participation in my RFA, which closed successfully with 36 supports, 3 opposed, and 1 neutral. No matter if you !voted support, oppose, neutral, or even if you just stopped by to make a comment, I thank you for taking the time to drop by. Since I am a new admin, if you have any suggestions or concerns, feel free to inform me of them. Thank you and good day.

The Placebo Effect

Credits

This RFA thanks was inspired by The Random Editor, who in turn was inspired by Phaedriel's RFA thanks. So unfortunately this is not entirely my own design.

This end the usual RFA thanks spam. You may return to your regular editing now.

RFA Thank You Note from Jehochman

		Ready to swab the deck!
		Another motley scallawag has joined the crew. Thanks for your comments at my RFA. Arrrgh! - - Jehochman Talk 00:45, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

My recent RfA

Thank you for supporting my RfA, which unfortunately didn't succeed. The majority of the opposes stated that I needed more experience in the main namespace and Wikipedia namespace, so that is what I will do. I will go for another RfA in two month's time and I hope you will be able to support me then as well. If you have any other comments for me or wish to be notified when I go for another RfA, please leave them on my talk page. If you wish to nominate me for my next RfA, please wait until it has been two months. Thanks again for participating in my RfA! -- Cobi^(t|c|b|cn) 01:35, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Kizor

Hi mate. I notice your comment on the above. I've made a suggestion there - ask the candidate directly the circumstances of the block and how he feel about it. I'm impressed. I forgot to check the block log. Well done on your throughness. Pedro :  Chat  13:51, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

Spot on question. Whilst civility and good faith are imperative the whole point of RfA is that it is a discussion. By directly addressing an issue of concern through a question that candidate has the option to either assuage your worries or indeed confirm there is an issue. And that can only be helpful to everyone. Nice One. Pedro :  Chat  14:15, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

User talk:Misha.grey@gmail.com

Technically it's in breach of policy. See WP:UN and detailed items under part 4. Post Jan 1 2007 accounts should not be emails. I'm not going to block yet. Try advising the editor that they should get a new account, and see what the outcome is. It might be worth mentioning that their name could be blocked at any time and they'd loose their edit history on that account. Remember to be very nice about it - though I'm sure you will be! Pedro :  Chat  14:33, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

Saw it. Spot on. Give me the heads up if you hear anything and I'll indef block. Pedro :  Chat  14:40, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

EEEEEEEKKKKK! [1] The account is ancient (that's why it's on Google.) I thought there could be no way if the account was created today. Therefore user name as e-mail is okay. Better remove that note !! Pedro :  Chat  14:44, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

Special:Contributions/Will Hanley

Cleaned up the worst offenders & left a note (I hope not too bitey) on his talk page. I feel like I've kicked a puppy given the amount of work that's gone into these — although I guess it serves as a small-scale trial run for the carpet-bombing deletion campaign that's likely to come out of this incident. — iridescent (talk to me!) 15:55, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

RFA

Hey Phgao - just to give you the heads up i just reverted you on my RFA page. I tried purging the page, and I still only see 5 neutral votes - but if you're sure it's 7 obviously feel free to revert my revert. thanks! --danielfolsom 16:30, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

RfA thanks

		With thanks!
		Thanks for participating in my RfA, which closed successfuly. I leave you with a picture of the real Blood Red Sandman! Note his 'mop' is slightly deadlier than mine! - - Blood Red Sandman (Talk) (Contribs) 18:25, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

RE:Yay

Thanks. And now only three more until I finish Ross! Deacon of Pndapetzim (Talk) 02:41, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

Say WHAT?

I just finished that article and you're nominating it for a freaking AfD? I'm trying to remain civil here, but it isn't easy. That store was a major part of my area's local history. - PMDrive1061 02:42, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

• Never mind. I've blanked the article. This is precisely the type of idiocy that drove me off this site in the first place. Enjoy your site. I'm out of here. - PMDrive1061 02:45, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

It's not my site, Wikipedia is a collaboration and a community of like mined people who aim to create a place where knowledge is free. Phgao 05:20, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

I've given you my opinion. Take care and have a nice weekend. - PMDrive1061 02:46, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

• Yes I realise you are angry, and I too have read your "article" on your previous Wikipedia experience, but that is why I send it to AfD to get the views of other editors. Something that is notable for me in my area, does not entail it has worldwide notability, or I may think something is notable, but the overwhelming majority may not think that. But you are free to offer your views on the AfD page. Thanks! Phgao 02:45, 13 October 2007 (UTC)
• (didn't get to send this as retired tag was up) Alright, I hate to see a good editor go, but it is wise not to use Wikipedia to make a point and leave, however it is entirely your own decision. Phgao 02:50, 13 October 2007 (UTC)
• Here is the AfD in question. Phgao 05:09, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

That member page was not a test.

This page was not a test. I would appreciate it if I could remove the tag. Best,--Gp75motorsports 02:49, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

Hello, sorry but I believe those pages usually do not go in the Mainspace and are usually part of Wikipedia space. Hence, I think you can add it to the W. Project it is related to as a subpage. Hope that helps! Phgao 02:51, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

Right, thanks.

It does and I will. Thanks for helping! —Preceding unsigned comment added by Gp75motorsports (talk • contribs) 02:54, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

Glad I could help. Phgao 05:09, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

UAA question

I think you're right; Jewmaker011 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · page moves · block user · block log) could definitely be construed as an offensive username, especially with the article he created (Jewbling (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)). I'd bring that account up at WP:UAA, to see if any other admins have any other opinions. --Elkman ^(Elkspeak) 03:44, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

Hellsyeah

I find the incessant badgering about reform to be nothing but talk at the end. I blame it for the server slowdowns. bibliomaniac15 05:39, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

Calmed down somewhat...

...but I am still stung by the comments regarding this AfD issue. I've always made it a point to check with experienced editors before making such a drastic move and I wish you had done the same. That's all I'd ask in the future. Thanks. --PMDrive1061 05:49, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

Good to hear. That is the exact reason that I sent it to AfD; because I wanted to hear the view of other editors. Phgao 05:51, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

• Thank you. I know you meant well. --PMDrive1061 05:53, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

• No prob. I didn't. I did offer a theory as to why these sorts of things happen. Much easier to do when one's adrenal system isn't on hyperdrive. --PMDrive1061 06:04, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

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Thanks

Just like to thank you for giving me the heads up on Eddie Hart being nominated for speedy deletion. Considering the nominater didn't even inform me the article could easily have been deleted without me even knowing. Cheers Crickettragic 07:04, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

Assuming good faith...

I guess that the whole editing earlier and nominating an article for speedy deletion was not exactly the best way to meet you. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused you or if I offended you in any way. I have no enemies on wikipedi, and I just wanted to make sure that I didn't make one.

I like your user page. I spent hours looking for user pages to kind of base mine off of and I think I will take some concepts from yours and apply them to mine, if you don't mind. I like the scheme on your main page. It looks nice. --Μ79_Šp€çíá∫횆^{tell me about it} 08:18, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

RfA

Thank you for your help on my RfA even though it's not going as I would have hoped. My question is on my stats page or the talk page, what's the easiest way to update my stats? Thank you. Carter | Talk to me 08:58, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

I didn't quite understand your directions for withdrawing my nomination as I had already planned on doing. I will of course continue editing, and profusely. thanks for your guidance, and your help in withdrawing my nomination. Carter | Talk to me 09:04, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

Thank you so much for that! You're awesome, and I expect to do a lot of editing in the next few months. Keep an eye out for my next nomination! Thanks again! Carter | Talk to me 09:49, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

Talk page

The talk page is still there. Just enter Lodewijk van Beethoven in the search box, press "go", then you will be redirected to the Van Beethoven family page. At the top it will say "(Redirected from Lodewijk van Beethoven)". Press the blue link and you'll get to the redirect page where you can access the talk page. Cheers. --Folantin 16:10, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

Another plan: If you like we can restore the Lodewijk_van_Beethoven page for the time being just so people can access the talk page with greater ease. Of course, we'll still keep all the merged material on the Van Beethoven family page. After a few days, the Lodewijk page can be turned into a redirect again.--Folantin 16:15, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for the offer

I appreciate the gesture of wanting to leave a welcome. Thanks. I guess I've been here long enough that I don't really need one.  :) Thanks again. --PMDrive1061 05:06, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Slow Down

Your nominations are malformed somehow; "this article's entry" doesn't show up. And high schools are usually notable. SolidPlaid 06:01, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

I don't know to fix it, but when I look at one of the pages you nominated, say Holder Elementary School, the this article's entry link appears red. SolidPlaid 06:08, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

As for the high school, I'm sure it has some sources somewhere. SolidPlaid 06:08, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

I don't know what you are referring to. Can I get some links please. Also high schools are and can be AfDed if they dont demonstrate notability. Phgao 06:03, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Yes I need some links, but I am using TW so it could be some problem with the script. Phgao 06:04, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Hmm strange but I fixed it. Seems due to the "_" in the empty spaces. Also it is true there might be sources, but they have to say that the school is notable or famous so to say somewhere, I am not debating whether the school exists or not. See ya! Phgao 06:11, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

I might add; thanks for letting me know about the red link! Phgao 06:13, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Monster log-jam

Looks redundant. From what I see the main article is quite sufficient for the subject, and the spin-offs should probably be SD'd. I see you posted a query on his page...which is what I was going to suggest doing...most excellent..;) Dreadstar † 06:34, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Silly me...redirect them to Monster Jam World Finals. No need to speedy. Dreadstar † 06:37, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

I sorta started already... :D Dreadstar † 06:45, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Be sure to leave a note on the user's page so they know what happened...no surprises... Dreadstar † 06:46, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Redirects act funny sometimes with too many odd characters, this is what I changed it to. Dreadstar † 06:52, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

No worries, I felt the same thing when I did the same exact thing a long time ago...<sigh>...learning through pain. heh.. Dreadstar † 06:53, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

LOL!

Way too funny: Deadstar! I'm actually laughing out loud...the word it was linked to...oh..my..god...that's fabulous! I can't even think of anything to match that one...very good. And thanks for the barnstar, a very welcome compliment..!

At least you didn't link to my Dark Side opposite and archenemy...Parody Master, Deedstar.

Dreadstar † 07:14, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Wow. That is quite an incredible coincidence! Finding Deadstar is pretty amazing...most wouldn't have gotten past Dreadstar or his cohorts. That is fantastic, man..really made my day! Dreadstar † 07:30, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Speaking of coincidences, you gave me the working man's barnstar, all the way from the land down under... now that's getting creepy, dude... Dreadstar † 07:44, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

problem

{{helpme}} I think i just created a new article that has copyright violations. I didn't do it intentionally its just that i quoted too many words. I don't want to get in trouble for this so please delete it. User:Sleepyportugee 22:43, 14 October 2007

The Editor's Barnstar

		The Editor's Barnstar
		I noticed that your edits were impressive and so I've decided to award you this Editor's Barnstar! Wikidudeman (talk) 06:03, 15 October 2007 (UTC)

BB

A new editor, so I'd WP:AGF and try to guide the user along. Keep me apprised of the situation if you do..I'll watchlist the page and try to help too. But later...it's almost 4am here and yon pillow doth beckon mine sleepy head... Dreadstar † 07:48, 15 October 2007 (UTC)

Cool. I left a welcome message on BB's talk page so BB would have some handy links to our policies and where to get help. If you want to leave an offer of assistance there too, it might be nice. I'm going out of town for a few days, so my activities will be slightly reduced.. G'night! Dreadstar † 07:52, 15 October 2007 (UTC)

Work, but should be a fun trip to the Big Apple. Note how I have resisted the siren call of my pillow....;) Dreadstar † 08:01, 15 October 2007 (UTC)

3RR reports

Just so you know, if you don't leave diffs your report won't be actioned. Spartaz ^Humbug! 08:13, 15 October 2007 (UTC)

• Thanks - I did notice you had withdrawn the report. I just thought you might like to know for next time. Spartaz ^Humbug! 08:17, 15 October 2007 (UTC)
  • Basically go with whatever works best. If AIV is simpler then use that. 3RR reports need to be compiled properly by the reporter otherwise the burden always falls on the admin. We need time to consider the whole issue and took at everyone in the articles histiry. I have popups installed which means I can confirm the violation in seconds rather then minutes simply by hovering my cursor over the diffs. This makes it possible to just pop by and consider a report rather than having to have at least 30 minutes spare to do the research and look at everything. Spartaz ^Humbug! 08:30, 15 October 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, I know.

I noticed my own mistakes, thank you. That's why I tagged the redirect. TheBlazikenMaster 10:11, 15 October 2007 (UTC)

Ad. cite?

Not agreeing with your assessment on this page: [2]. I know it's an MSN groups page, but there's still some useful content on there. —Rob (talk) 20:19, 15 October 2007 (UTC)

Your NPWatcher application

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Phébus

Hi sir,

I modified the text

Best regards

Brigitte —Preceding unsigned comment added by Brigitte descartes (talk • contribs) 14:34, 16 October 2007 (UTC)

R1 taggings

Hi, I noticed that you tagged a bunch of broken redirects for deletion. I'm not sure if you're aware, but we now have a bot, RedirectCleanupBot, with the ability to automatically delete broken redirects with only one revision in the history, saving us admins a bunch of mindless work. Since it will not delete any page with more than one revision (lest a good page be deleted by being turned into a broken redirect), your tagging forces the deletions to be done by hand. In the future, please tag only pages with more than one revision in the history with the {{db-r1}} or {{db-redirnone}} tags - the bot is much more efficient. :) Thanks, and don't worry, I'll clean up what's there. Nihiltres^(t.l) 15:29, 16 October 2007 (UTC)

Linda Darby

The notable parts of this case is that (1) she murdered her husband at a young age, (2) escaped from prison over a barbed wire fence and (3) evaded the police for over 35 years. She is being extradited to Indiana on 10-16-07 and more details should be forthcoming on the murder of her husband. Please be patient!MattFBC 15:55, 16 October 2007 (UTC)

CCN

CCN is substantial enough for an article. I am new however to wikipedia and need to study up some on how to form articles. I tried to add some information to show its importance however. Feel free to add to it. Information can be found at www.changeyourcampus.com —Preceding unsigned comment added by JRG39402 (talk • contribs) 16:42, 16 October 2007 (UTC)

Medicine Collaboration of the Month

NCurse _work 17:29, 16 October 2007 (UTC)

Bionic Commando (remake)

(cough) Wiki isn't a crystal ball? Does it need one when the game now has an official site, let alone the major announcements on Gamestop, XB360FB, etc? JAF1970 18:56, 16 October 2007 (UTC)

I too question the hasty AfD for a game that is *not* merely speculation (as per the Crystal Ball policy), but actual fact. Rebochan 18:57, 16 October 2007 (UTC)

Replied on AfD page, my mistake as I tagged in the early stages of the article where it sounded like speculation, [3]. Phgao 04:24, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

"Fateslegend"

The band vanity contributors never learn, do they? One you clobbered earlier today is back. Sigh... --PMDrive1061 00:44, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

cc Tags

Thanks a lot my bro. I will check them out soon. kızılsungur 04:00, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

RfA

Thanks for your comment in my RfA. Although I would have preferred if it were on the support section, I fully understand your reasoning, and appreciate your comment. I have withdrawn my nomination however I look forward to coming back to RfA sometime down the road. Thanks again - Rjd0060 13:49, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

C:\What?

Pretty funny..lol... Dreadstar † 06:58, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

Oh..well..um...not sure how you felt about that..but, um....I just had to ROTFL...!! Weird..but funny.. Dreadstar † 07:11, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

Cute kid, cute page...but wow, I think I almost had a seizure..heh..wow, my head is still spinning and I have spots in front of my eyes...whoosh..Dreadstar † 07:19, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

Flcelloguy's Tool

Yeah, it's been broken for a while... I don't know when I'll have the time to look at it, though. :( If you know Java, or know someone who might be interested in joining the editcounter project, poke me on my talk, ok? The "main" developers are extremely busy in real life... Titoxd^{(?!? - cool stuff)} 18:33, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

Thanks!

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Thanks for the welcome note.Keep it going.

Paul Chakola 11:52, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

"db-redirnone"

When you add the {{db-redirnone}} to a page, please add it on a separate line, and not into the middle of the word "REDIRECT". This way, you will not break up the word. Thanks! --Metropolitan90 13:27, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

Johnstone Burgh FCBC 1993 & John FitzGerald

My articles on Johnstone Burgh FCBC 1993 & John FitzGerald are both notable. I admit Elderslie West (the burgh's pitch) & Alan Thompson (sub left winger) are not notable. The team I have written about are notable as most of the west of Scotland will know who they are, and as for John FitzGerald he is a superb player & a key member of their squad despite the fact he is currently still recovering from a hamstring injury picked up in August while playing for Queen's Park FC who I'm sure can be counted as notable as they are one of the most famous clubs in Scotland —Preceding unsigned comment added by DLB 4 eva (talk • contribs) 15:29, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

Substitute template

Check Template talk:Vangel, but basically it is probably because you didn't substitute the template. Ariel♥Gold 15:38, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

I'm not sure who deleted Afrothunder, but I'm not happy

I made a page called Afrothunder, and someone deleted it.

Sorry I didn't cite a published source, but I know Afrothunder! I interviewed him this morning! I'd like that page to be put back up, please.