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Unblock Templates

Luna Santin, I was reading up on unblocks, and I saw you were makin' new ones. They're nice and all, but why unblocks? AR Argon 02:43, 25 August 2007 (UTC)

The current suite of unblock templates includes {{unblock}}, {{unblock reviewed}}, {{unblock-auto}}, {{unblock-auto reviewed}}, {{unblock-un}}, and {{unblock-un reviewed}} -- changes to any one of these templates need to be duplicated on all of the others, to maintain a constant feel. It's fairly common to forget the "reviewed" part of the template name, when reviewing a request, when really the "decline" is the more important factor. Also, the current use of {{unblock-auto}} on MediaWiki:Blockedtext and MediaWiki:Autoblockedtext is confusing, both for new administrators and (more importantly) for new users who tend not to know the difference between account blocks, IP blocks, IP range blocks, and autoblocks. The proposed replacements are intended to mitigate all of those problems. A few other minor improvements were made, as well, but they're not really worth discussing (they'd probably get implemented, even if the old suite is maintained, regardless). – Luna Santin (talk) 05:47, 25 August 2007 (UTC)

So you're just fixing up the unblocks so the guys who check them won't forget the reviewed part and won't be too confused how to use them. Well, they look good, I guess. AR Argon 20:46, 27 August 2007 (UTC)

Could you please comment?

Hello Luna Santin. Could you please comment on this? Thank you in advance, RJ CG 16:29, 27 August 2007 (UTC)

I'm aware that you consider the prior block questionable, and that you apparently consider this more recent block questionable, but the real questions I'd ask are more along the lines of why you believe that, or perhaps whether other Wikipedians agree with you (and why, or why not) -- those are open-ended questions, not intended to judge or imply anything. I see that you were involved in a dispute, but my net time is unfortunately a bit short, these days, so I don't have quite as much time to go digging as I may have, previously. – Luna Santin (talk) 05:25, 29 August 2007 (UTC)

You completely missed the essence of my grievance. I do NOT oppose block itself at this point. I was in technical violation of 3RR, so block was warranted. I do oppose block's reason. Accordingly, I'd like either to see change in block's reason spelled out loud and clear (to prevent future occurencies of recent situation when obviously POV-leaning admin copied it to establish bogus "trend") or to see specific examples of the "crimes" I had been accused of (although I've seen notes of experienced wikipedians recently who are stating that "OR block" and "SYNTH block" were virtually unheard of before). On the related note, I have newbie question. What's the standard avenue to file grievance against actions of an admin I consider partial and to appeal his/her decision? TIA, RJ CG 12:54, 29 August 2007 (UTC)

You'll have to forgive me for being unable to read your mind. If you agree the block was valid, why is this still a hot issue? Blocking for reasons like "OR" and "SYNTH" sounds unusual, but without seeing the specific incidents you're referring to, it's difficult for me to offer any insightful comment on the matter. Which bogus admins are you referring to? Please be very specific. – Luna Santin (talk) 17:05, 29 August 2007 (UTC)

Excuse me, but I provided [link to my talk page] (which contains the whole saga) in my original message. Let me explain it again with a bit of a timeline:

1. FayssalF - ^{Wiki me up®} 16:46, 16 July 2007 (UTC)}} -- FayssalF - ^{Wiki me up®} blocks me "for tedious editing at Russo-Estonian relations while violating WP:NPOV, WP:SYNTH and WP:OR" 16 July 2007

2. 16 July 2007 I file an unblock request and asked for proof of violations WP:NPOV, WP:SYNTH and WP:OR.

3. You denied the request same day, citing 3RR violation. I admitted violation and accepted punishment. But, in the same time, 3RR justification efectively wipes out initial accusation of WP:NPOV, WP:SYNTH and [[WP:OR], isn't it? One who had been tried for murder and ended up jailed for theft can't be called "convicted killer", can s/he?

4. ProhibitOnions ^(T) blocks me August 25, 2007 "for tedious editing at Bronze Soldier while violating WP:NPOV, WP:SYNTH, and WP:OR, again". Note the bold part. Therefore he uses an original explanation of the previous block. Since I found out about his block AFTER it expired, I could not follow the standard "unblock request" path. But his "again" remark (together with what I read as bias against the information I contributed, it all on his talk page, if that saga strikes your curiosity) leads me to believe that he's trying to establish "trend of technical violations" to be used against me in the future. Therefore it became crucial for me to have WP:SYNTH and WP:OR striken out from the 1st block (July 16, 2007). I kinda sorta don't want to discuss POV accusation at this point, as such controvercial and politically charged topics are POVish by nature and it seems pointless to discuss mine (or any other involved editor's POV). POV presence is evident.

Thank you for your patience. RJ CG 14:26, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

RJ CG admits that he was absent for the duration of his 48 hour block, so it had no material effect on him. Yet he continues to harrass ProhibitOnions on his talk page long after the event [1] --Martintg 20:50, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

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7500 edits

I just made my 7500th edit today. NHRHS2010 ^Talk 01:57, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

Tonic Water

I have edited the last paragraph relating to an alternative to quinine as a bittering agent in Tonic Water. The alternative bittering agent is quassia, not quercetin. The article requests a citation and I should like to offer a couple that refer to what quassia is, namely:

Dictionary of Science & Technology, Academic Press, London, 1992, p1772.

or

The Extra Pharmacopeia 29th Edition, The Pharmaceutical Press, 1992, p 1609.

--Edward Willhoft 15:02, 2 September 2007 (UTC)

page move

I need help from an administrator. The page Bayani was moved to Azali with a copy and paste move. Could you please move the history of Bayani to the new Azali page? Thanks Cuñado ☼ - Talk 18:36, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

Fixed that one. Thanks. – Luna Santin (talk) 17:44, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

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Ooh. That would be tricky. Will see if I can manage it. ;) – Luna Santin (talk) 17:37, 13 September 2007 (UTC)

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Tonic Water

I'm not familiar with the precise mechanics of installing a citation. But I notice that at the end of the article on Tonic Water and referring to Quassia, an alternative to quinine when used as a bittering agent, a citation is requested. In one of my User Talk communications to you I provided a couple of references which have not been attached to the required location of the article. I will repeat the citation and would request if you would very kindly attach it to the end of the article. The reference to quassia is: Dictionary of Science and Technology, Academic Press, 1992, p 1772, ISBN 0-12-200400-0.

I should also like to ask why my article on the hazards of exploding bottles containing carbonated drinks, has not been accepted/included into Wikipedia. Are you able to correspond using my e-mail address? I assume that you have full access to the list of my contributions for verification and location of submitted articles.

Regards,

--Edward Willhoft 13:09, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

I've slipped that reference in, for you (more information at WP:CITE and related pages); as for your other question, I suggest you have a look at Wikipedia:Your first article for help on that. – Luna Santin (talk) 17:35, 13 September 2007 (UTC)

questions

Hi, Luna. I'm doing research on a project that involves wikipedia (tangentially) and was wondering if you would mind answering some friendly questions I have about a few of your comments and administrative decisions. My e-mail is researchfg[at-sign]gmail.com. I'd really appreciate hearing from you!LinLang 04:08, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

User: five panthers

Hi Luna, I am regarding in nfo on HOW i become a moderater i have another user on here and he's done 20 changes and 70 reports!

Yours thankfully Matt —Preceding unsigned comment added by Fivepanthers (talk • contribs) 23:58, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

You can find some more general information about what admins do (and how to become one) at Wikipedia:Administrators; at this early stage of your Wikipedia career, however, it would probably be much easier and faster for you to get help from a current administrator. I'm not entirely sure what you need help with, though? Could you link to specific pages, users, and possibly diffs that might explain the situation? – Luna Santin (talk) 17:31, 13 September 2007 (UTC)

Concerns over Negima!? article

I know that the semi-protection for Negima!? will expire tonight at 12:51 am GMT. Is the article in your watchlist? It's just because I'm concerned that as soon as the protection expires, the massive vandalism on it might start again, even if the semi-protect template is still up. And I won't logging in around that time until afternoon here (that's morning GMT) because where I work doesn't have an internet connection. Will you keep watch on this article for me? - 上村七美 (Nanami-chan) | talkback | contribs 11:19, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

Hm, looks like they haven't noticed (yet). I'll try and check in, periodically; if not, you can probably get some help from other administrators familiar with the page (the protection log should show a few, I think) or ask for help at WP:RFPP. – Luna Santin (talk) 17:29, 13 September 2007 (UTC)

It has happened again. Seven times or so I think for the last two or three hours or so. - 上村七美 (Nanami-chan) | talkback | contribs 02:33, 16 September 2007 (UTC)

Never mind my last note, the article has already been protected by someone else. - 上村七美 (Nanami-chan) | talkback | contribs 03:26, 16 September 2007 (UTC)

Hmm. The kids'll move on, eventually. Just a matter of time. Thanks for your effort, though, it's very much appreciated. – Luna Santin (talk) 05:47, 16 September 2007 (UTC)

I don't think they're just kids. KyuuA4 (talk · contribs), who is also helping me develop the article, apparently found a source of inspiration for the culprits (and fanboys) from this site, but he also mentions that it is just conjecture at this point. - 上村七美 (Nanami-chan) | talkback | contribs 06:08, 16 September 2007 (UTC)

They are displaying an unusually long attention span, for a vandal meme. Unfortunately I don't speak enough Spanish to understand much of that forum, though. =\ Sometimes there's interesting stuff to be found, out there, people planning raids and such. – Luna Santin (talk) 17:47, 16 September 2007 (UTC)

Do you know any active admin who does? I'm sure his expertise in the language can help us against this crusade. I know this vandalism on this article can never be stopped. - 上村七美 (Nanami-chan) | talkback | contribs 11:28, 17 September 2007 (UTC)

I don't recall for sure, but I'm thinking Ryulong knows some Spanish, and is quite active on vandalism patrolling. – Luna Santin (talk) 20:26, 19 September 2007 (UTC)

No responses to questions!

Dear Luna,

What is the point of submitting questions relating to submitted/edited articles when you do not respond to any? Am I wasting my time contributing to Wikipedia?

--Edward Willhoft 16:57, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

Because she hasn't logged on for almost a week now. That's what. - 上村七美 (Nanami-chan) | talkback | contribs 23:53, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

That's correct, I haven't had too much time for Wikipedia, recently, between moving, classes, and organizing the associated activities therein. Will see if I have a quick answer to your questions, above; you may have more luck directing further questions to the help desk. – Luna Santin (talk) 17:32, 13 September 2007 (UTC)

"She"? O.O – 217.44.23.69 12:52, 22 September 2007 (UTC)

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The Newspaper Team

This is the creator of the newspaper team. I would like to know why you deleted the article. Someone i know started messing with it, and i understand if you deleted it for that reason. You could have notified me instead of deleting the article. Fix it. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 204.102.108.21 (talk) 21:11, 13 September 2007 (UTC)

PLEASE ANSER —Preceding unsigned comment added by 204.102.108.21 (talk) 17:40, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

Could you be more specific? Which article? – Luna Santin (talk) 01:51, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

It is called The Newspaper Team you deleted it for lack of notability. Can you raise it from the wikipedia article dead? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 204.102.108.21 (talk) 17 September 2007

After reviewing the deleted content at The Newspaper Team, I've confirmed this is not an appropriate article for Wikipedia; you may wish to review what Wikipedia is not, in particular that Wikipedia is not a free webhost nor an indiscriminate source of information. There are a number of websites around the net which provide free content hosting, you may have better luck there. – Luna Santin (talk) 19:25, 17 September 2007 (UTC)

But didn't it get deleted because my friend edited it into a strange version of its former self? And basically all the celebrity articles is just free webhosting for them>:(. Anyways, the Newspaper Team is practically a celebrity all throughout Los Angeles. You would know that if you lived here. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 204.102.108.21 (talk) 21 September 2007

Again, please see WP:NOT. Unless you can provide reliable, third party verification of your claims, this conversation is as good as done -- feel free to do so. – Luna Santin (talk) 17:32, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

PoofyCat3 10:38, 21 September 2007 (UTC): i am from south east la and dey r unbeleevably popuular derre pleez bring back the article!!! PoofyCat out. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 204.102.108.21 (talk)

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Whew, thanks! I'm hoping to get a bit more time for wiki business, soonish. :) – Luna Santin (talk) 01:52, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

:O

:O–+<

– 81.153.158.137 21:00, 16 September 2007 (UTC)

That is awesome. – Luna Santin (talk) 17:31, 17 September 2007 (UTC)

I just came by and have to ask . . . what the heck did THIS come from? O_o -WarthogDemon 19:53, 19 September 2007 (UTC)

Caribbean Medical University

Information submitted by the user constitutes allegations therefore as a representative of the school, I'd like to request you to remove the content. All necessary documents you can find on our website http://www.cmumed.org. Caribbean Medical University is legally operating medical school on the island of Curacao, therefore such a negative propaganda will require our Legal Department to initiate legal action to resolve the issue. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Rlewkowski (talk • contribs) 22:57, 16 September 2007 (UTC)

Replied to user's talk page. – Luna Santin (talk) 17:31, 17 September 2007 (UTC)

Thanks

Thanks for being so pronto with blocking 70.17.2.2. I've had to revert vandalism on Bacon's Rebellion way too many times today and you just made my life easier. =D (People pick the weirdest articles to vandalize...I'll never get it.) --iriseyes^talk 01:44, 18 September 2007 (UTC)

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Vandalism

Thanks for removing some vandalism from my talkpage, much appreciated. Davnel03 15:54, 18 September 2007 (UTC)

Of course, glad to help. – Luna Santin (talk) 21:06, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

unauthorised change

soz —Preceding unsigned comment added by 83.67.202.25 (talk) 17:55, 19 September 2007 (UTC)

Sorry, but I'm not sure what you mean? – Luna Santin (talk) 21:06, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

Thanks!

I appreciate the speedy response. Thx, R. Baley 05:07, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

Glad to be of some service. :) – Luna Santin (talk) 21:06, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

Serafin

Serafin has been active sockpuppeting again, currently at Nicolaus Copernicus with his known IP and new account User:Buggo1. I'd addressed it at AN/I, after which his account User:Lodz1 and soon after his follow-up account User:Sanos1 were eventually blocked, but nothing has been done about Buggo1 so far and taking it to AN/I seems less practical than having a small group keeping a watchful eye. For example, a small sub-page where a number of two to four admins keep watch on and where suspects can be reported to it with a status (not yet checked, blocked, unrelated) would save the trouble of always bringing up the case anew. May I use User:Luna Santin/Sockwatch/Serafin for that? Sciurinæ 17:28, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

Aha, I've gotten a bit out of practice after my break, but after a quick review, that one seems more familiar, and I've blocked the account accordingly. Beyond that, feel free to use the sockwatch pages as you like. :) It'd be a thrill to see them used productively. – Luna Santin (talk) 17:44, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

Thank you very much. I have now changed User:Luna Santin/Sockwatch/Serafin but if you prefer another format, please don't hesitate to change it as you think fit. I picked 'usercheck', yet if you believe CheckUser is not appropriate here, then I'd recommend 'userlinks'. Can I suggest the page to several users? Sciurinæ 19:44, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

Sure, go for it. – Luna Santin (talk) 19:48, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

Need your opinion

Hi. After spending several days gathering information, I put together Wikipedia:Long term abuse/Madman C. I am concerned about the number and specificity of the threats this user has made, as well as his mental state. Further, I am pretty sure I have tracked down the person's real-world identity. Do you think I have enough here that we should report this to law enforcement? If so, is there some formal process that we or the Foundation can use to report this? Thanks, NawlinWiki 21:12, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

I may have more time to look at this, in detail, later on. For now, I have to admit that's not an area I've got any experience in... I'll see if I can ask around a bit, once I'm back at home. Until then, if there's anybody else you had in mind to ask, feel free. – Luna Santin (talk) 21:20, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

Thanks. NawlinWiki 21:26, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

Onlylying

Just popped by to say I have absolutely zero objections to you unblocking if that seems indicated. No need to courtesy inform, ask, or discuss. KillerChihuahua^?!? 23:15, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

I appreciate it. :) I generally agree with your read on the situation, though I guess it can't hurt much if we see what they have to say... which probably won't be anything friendly, but it's a small chance to take. – Luna Santin (talk) 23:52, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

Well in my experience 99% of these type vandals never even try for unblock, so i was surprised this one did. If he offers anything remotely reasonable, I don't see any reason why not to give him a chance. I'm with you - small chance to take and easily remedied if we're just trusting fools. KillerChihuahua^?!? 01:29, 22 September 2007 (UTC)

Congratulations!

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AfD nomination of RepliGo

An article that you have been involved in editing, RepliGo, has been listed for deletion. If you are interested in the deletion discussion, please participate by adding your comments at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/RepliGo. Thank you. --B. Wolterding 14:43, 22 September 2007 (UTC)

Concerning being accused...

Ah piss off for all I know one of you fuckers signed up hacked my ip address from whenever I've made some changes to pages i.e. On American Head Charge's page I modified the former band members section as some people were left out of the list, so save all your bullshit. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 88.106.168.243 (talk) 23:40, 22 September 2007 (UTC)

Beg your pardon? You're welcome to make productive edits, but if these sorts of outbursts continue, I'll have no choice but to block you again. – Luna Santin (talk) 23:43, 22 September 2007 (UTC)

Nehrams2020 RfA Thanks

Thank you for your participation in my RfA, which closed successfully with unanimous support. I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and ask a question (I was surprised there weren't any others by other editors!) I have enabled my e-mail, so hopefully I can continue to assist those that need help. Again, thank you and happy editing! --Nehrams2020 07:22, 24 September 2007 (UTC)

Glad to hear it, congratulations! :) – Luna Santin (talk) 06:15, 26 September 2007 (UTC)

72.159.14.130

I saw where you had blocked 72.159.14.130 previously and just wanted to let you know he is back at racist edits, vandalism, etc. Perhaps you could take care of that? --otduff ^t/_c 22:17, 25 September 2007 (UTC)

Blocked. Thanks for bringing that to my attention. – Luna Santin (talk) 19:59, 26 September 2007 (UTC)

User:Newky

It says in the archives of User talk:Newky that you blocked an IP adress indeffinetly for Newky sharing same IP as someone else... This is The/a Freeston Business + Enterprise College IP adress. And there are 30 Wikipedians from that school.OsirisV 19:36, 26 September 2007 (UTC)

Eh? You might want to be a bit more specific. I assume you're looking at this diff. If that's the case, you may want to read a little more closely, I never blocked that IP address (see log), but rather the account User:Newky (see log), which was a very new account sharing an IP address with the recently blocked User:Mysthax (blocked by another admin, see log), thus the autoblock on their IP address -- autoblocks last 24 hours only. Incidentally, the 172.x range is a well-known AOL range (see WHOIS) of dynamic addresses, usually used by household broadband customers -- it is possible that this address may at some point represent any given user or set of users, but it will not do so for any prolonged period of time. – Luna Santin (talk) 19:58, 26 September 2007 (UTC)

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Bagerlover69 (talk · contribs)

User is vulgar and belligerant. Please consider blocking from editing own user talk page. Warn first, though, right? (I've had a Wikilapse&#0153;, so I forget how these things go...) - CobaltBlueTony 21:30, 28 September 2007 (UTC)

Depends how obviously they should know better. In this case, there's not much chance we could talk the chap into reforming, so I've just gone ahead and protected the page. Thanks for letting me know. – Luna Santin (talk) 21:32, 28 September 2007 (UTC)

Excellent. - Hopefully he'll move on to better and more ridiculous things before that block expires. ;-) Cheers! - CobaltBlueTony 21:34, 28 September 2007 (UTC)

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Welcome to swahili wikipedia

Hello Luna Santina, I would like to welcome you in swahili wikipedia. --Mohammed Lupinga 12:25, 8 October 2007 (UTC)

account hacking query

I posted a message on a help page re this problem, and was advised that a checkuser might be applicable... I'm not sure how to go about this, however.

Essentially, my problem is as follows. I logged into my wiki account this morning to discover that a dozen or more spurious, non-existent, and in some cases offensive pages had been added to my list. I duly deleted these and changed my password immediately. However, as a few other people do have access to my computer, I'd simply like to establish whether this was an 'inside job', as it were, or the work of some third-party, external hacker. Is there any way of establishing the ip address used when the unwanted alterations were made to my watchlist, and also, the time/date at which these changes were made? Any advice greatly appreciated.Snowbunni 20:00, 8 October 2007 (UTC)

That doesn't sound like the sort of problem checkuser would be able to help you with, unfortunately. – Luna Santin (talk) 03:53, 9 October 2007 (UTC)

Yo

You asked why I made the edit to Odin's Beard user page, it was my little brother messing around on my computer. Sorry about that. —Preceding unsigned comment added by ThisGuy62 (talk • contribs) 03:58, 9 October 2007 (UTC)

Why is the article Barcelona protected?

I do not get it. It is very random. I mean there are tons of other articles which are not protected which deserve to be way more than a city. It's a city! Now if i wanted to edit it I could not, it is a waste of an article if it is protected. --Estadosunidos 22:55, 10 October 2007 (UTC)

p.s. its been protected forever! not just like a day, months... —Preceding unsigned comment added by Estadosunidos (talk • contribs) 22:57, 10 October 2007 (UTC)

Looks like the page was semi-protected by DarkFalls in early September; because it is semi-protected, any established account should be able to edit the page. Anonymous or new users can request edits by placing the {{editprotected}} template on the article's talk page, along with a description of the request. Beyond that, I'll leave a note with DarkFalls about this, since I don't believe I'm familiar with this particular incident. – Luna Santin (talk) 20:17, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

The article was semiprotected due to an influx of vandalism and sockpuppetry by a disruptive editor. I've now unprotected the article (with an exception of move) so you should be able to edit. --D_arkF_alls ^talk 08:38, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

Hmph

Well, so much for my attempt to assume good faith with a vandal...[2]... Dreadstar † 06:40, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

It happens. :) You made a judgement call with the information that was available at the time, it's the best any of us can do. – Luna Santin (talk) 20:20, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

ATTN : Luna Santin

Madam I am not-so-regular contributor to Wikipedia. Today when I logged in I found that I have been blocked. Let me reiterate that I have in no way vandalized any of WikiPedia's articles or been a nuisance in any way. The message which appeared was : ((unblock-auto|1=195.229.242.84|2=changing to soft block for Szayat|3=HighInBC)) Soft block; you should be able to edit while logged in. Luna Santin 10:15, 2 January 2007 (UTC)

I presume that this is due to some misunderstanding. My I.P address is a dynamic one (I think). I appeal to the authorities to take the necessary action at the earliest.

Thanking You Ecthelion 8

Looks like the IP address is currently "softblocked," meaning that anybody with an account should be able to edit while logged in. Users without accounts can request them through the unblock-en-l mailing list (mail:unblock-en-l). – Luna Santin (talk) 20:23, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

"Madam"? O.O – Gurch 23:43, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

I actually thought for a while that Luna was a girl :) -- lucasbfr ^talk 20:02, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

LUNA SANTIN

Okay, Luna Santin. Why did you block me from editing "minivans"? In case you haven't noticed, I actually helped the article, instead of vandalizing it. So just to let you know, you don't just block people from editing articles if you don't even know what they are doing. The only thing I did was just that I added some information about minivans. And no, not anything about the GM minivans. So, if you think I'm vandalizing, think again before trying to block me. Just letting you know. Bye.

Apparently he's a [fan ;) -- lucasbfr ^talk 20:50, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

ZOMG LUNA SANTIN

Because apparently writing your name in capital letters gets your attention faster. Fnord – Gurch 02:54, 15 October 2007 (UTC)

It works for some people! – Luna Santin (talk) 17:55, 15 October 2007 (UTC)

User:58.165.142.10 and Trolling

Dear sir, if you actually bothered reading the unblock rationale you would have realised that the editor was merely trying to revert vandalism and bring other users attention to the sneaky tactics used by IP vandals. The Anome tried to justify his ban by claiming he was looking at the "context" of the actions, however if this was the case he would have undid his reversions here and here which he failed to do even though it was brought to his attention twice. He has since locked the talk page to prevent any further criticism of his overzealous actions and the excuses made to justify them, and this has prevented any form of an unblock request. I trust that you will look into the matter accordingly. 58.164.7.68 08:55, 15 October 2007 (UTC)

Thing is, if you were a reasonable person being misunderstood, you would have just realized that and moved on. The fact that you haven't is what labels you as a troll, for me. Have a nice day. – Luna Santin (talk) 17:55, 15 October 2007 (UTC)

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Thanks. DuncanHill 00:33, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

Userpage Question

Hello...I have a slight problem that maybe you might be able to help with. The little "menu" at the top of my userpage that has a time, links to my talk page, contribs and the like, and a little saying is normally right in between the line at the top of the page, for some reason it is slid way down (you will see what I mean) and I am not sure how to fix it. If you could help, I would appericate it. (Sorry for the bad explanation). - NeutralHomer ^T:C 00:41, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

I asked User:Ryan Postlethwaite, since you were offline (no worries there) and he fixed it right up. Many thanks though :) - NeutralHomer ^T:C 01:51, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

Ah, sorry to keep you waiting. Glad to hear your problems have been resolved, though. :) – Luna Santin (talk) 06:25, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

No worries :) Thanks though :) - NeutralHomer ^T:C 09:25, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

Bimbo Wales

Bimbo wales, death to jimbo (talk · contribs · count) is no less than the fifth account sporting the name "Bimbo Wales" in as many days. I requested an IP check to see where they keep coming from; she makes socks and immediately uses them (I came across them while on username patrol) to vandalize user pages with swastikas. Please keep an eye out for more Bimbo Wales accounts until the IP check clears and semi-protect your user pages in case she comes after you. -Jéské^{(v^_^v)} 07:22, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

Ah, interesting to know. I'll keep an eye out, if I see any more. Thanks for the attention. :) – Luna Santin (talk) 07:24, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

Archiving Wikipedia:Requests for checkuser/IP check

What is going on here?

this edit says that moved the following "old reports to archive":

=== Open proxy ===

=== Alinob77 ===

===User:Starwars1955===

===User:Reasonablelogicalman===

===User:E. Dunin===

===User:Chatterson===

This edit says that you archived Wikipedia:Requests for checkuser/IP check/User:HarveyCarter and SPs.

But, if you look in the archive, they are NOT there. It looks like you are just deleting them, and not moving them. What's the scoop poop? IP4240207xx 19:06, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

Thought I may have missed them, but here's the completed archival. IP checks do follow a different archival process than other checkuser requests; as detailed by Wikipedia:Requests for checkuser/Procedures, they're sent to Wikipedia:Requests for checkuser/IP check/Archive immediately after checkuser response, and are deleted after seven days. If it seems important to track any of the mentioned users, sockpuppet categories should still be pretty effective, and you could provide a diff link on their userpages to assert the checkuser evidence. – Luna Santin (talk) 19:21, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

Well that is confusing if you are on that project page and click "Archive" in the box at the top of the page on the right-hand side. Can you RE-DIRECT this one to the actual archive for that page? IP4240207xx 18:08, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

User:Luna Santin

In case you miss it, there's kind of a rever war going on there... -- lucasbfr ^talk 13:10, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

Oh, dear... I see things are getting as political as ever. Not sure what to make of it. Wikipedians will be Wikipedians, I suppose. ;) – Luna Santin (talk) 01:51, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

Inproper signature

Hi Luna Santin, thank you for fixing my signature.(Back in January, on Daniel's RfA, when my username at that time was User:Wikipedier) Please accept my apologies for the error.--U.S.A.U.S.A.U.S.A. 05:11, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

Glad to be of any service. Thanks for taking a moment of your time. – Luna Santin (talk) 01:52, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

Smile

NHRHS2010 ^Talk 21:55, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

Thanks! :) – Luna Santin (talk) 01:52, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

semi-protection on User:Jack Merridew

Thanks for locking-down my user page. Given the attention it has been receiving I think it best to leave it this way for a while. Unfortunately, I expect that this will move things back to the talk page. I'm most impressed with the speed that defenders have shown. From my point of view, this is a great way to meet new people. Hi! --Jack Merridew 08:42, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

just a taste.

hey honey i have a question. how do you put images on wikipedia?