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About you denial of a request for creation on 2008-01-24

Yesterday, 2008-01-24, I added a request for creation of an article on a sofware title called MagicDisc. You have denied the request and referred me to the notability guidelines.

What I do not understand is the difference between this specific piece of software, which actually has been referred to in Wikipedia article http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ISO_image_software and does have an "empty" article, and similar competitors. As I had written in my request for creation, if an article on the Daemon-Tools Suite is "encyclopedic" so is an article on MagicDisc.

Moreover, my request article was in a rather unbiased tone similar to many other articles on software products already present on Wikipedia.

As for the notability bit, this piece of software is quite as "notable" as any other software with a purpose, e.g. Microsoft Windows, Winamp, the Bourne Again Shell, the C Shell, OpenBSD, IBM z/OS, Dilo web browser, Mozilla FireFox, PuTTY, the OpenSSH suite and others.

Admin

Tiptoety, you are a committed editor here, with an impressive record, and you really have the qualities to be an admin, in fact I can't understand why you aren't. Age should not be a barrier, since we have had 13 and 14-yo admins already. If you think you can take the heat, why don't you go for it? I would support you all the way. --Rodhullandemu (Talk) 01:30, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

Thank you so much for showing your confidence in me as a user here, it is much appreciated. I would also like to commend you for all of your great contributions to the project. The reason i have not held another RfA is because i am honoring my promise from my last RfA to wait until someone else has nominated me. Plus i have been waiting for the "right time", but to be honest i am not sure when the "right time" is, who knows it may be now, or in 5 months. :) Tiptoety ^talk 02:26, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

I don't know when your last RfA was; it doesn't matter that much to me, except that a too-soon RfA would be seen as premature, particularly if there were issues there that were not perceived as addressed between then and now. However, when I look at what an admin should be doing, you appear to be admirably qualified right now. I will gladly nominate you myself, subject to looking at your previous RfA. If you feel confident, please count me on your side. My view is that the project could do with admins exactly like you. --Rodhullandemu (Talk) 02:46, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

I would be honored to have you as my admni nominator. Like you stated my first RfA was pre-mature and was me not completely grasping what a administrator does here at the project. My second one had some contreversial issues in it, which i have fixed sense. One issue is that i had a userbox stating that i was a police officer, when in fact i am only a police cadet, I have sense removed that userbox along with any others that have been viewed as controversial. The decision to nominate me is 100% up to you and if you feel that the concerns raised in my previous RfA's have not been adequately dealt with by me, then feel free to let me know and i would be happy to improve and wait. Cheers, Tiptoety ^talk 05:59, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

Hi there; I've had a chance to look at your last RfA, and I hadn't realised it was that recent- whilst I think you are ready to go again, it's clear from looking at other RfAs that a gap of three months is usually the minimum acceptable. Also, looking at your stats, your Talkspace edits are still almost twice those to Mainspace, and that will be against you. I think it probably best to wait a little while yet and see if you can bump up your Mainspace tally; I will gladly nominate you then. Regards, --Rodhullandemu (Talk) 17:05, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

Again, I'm astonished, since I last saw your latest post in WP:ANI]. It is, to me, sad that when it comes to an RfA, it seems to be numbers that matter more than attitude or ability. Your attitude is what matters, but an RfA seems to be geared towards numbers, and that is why I suggested yesterday that you should address that issue. It has been suggested to me that I should go for admin myself, but to be honest, I would not feel happy about a self-nomination. Sadly, there are some people who think that that is self-aggrandisement, but I suspect that they really imagine that being an admin is only about wielding power; and, of course, it isn't. It is more about commitment to the values of the project than anything else, and the "big stick" of course comes with a responsibility to "speak softly". As I say, you would be a good admin when the time comes, and it won't be long; and I'll gladly support you. Regards, --Rodhullandemu (Talk) 04:53, 19 January 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for that; the mop & bucket is no big thing, really. I have had my name down for admin mentorship since October, but only because I think I can do it, although that process is totally stalled. User:Jehochman, a major player here, has indicated that I am ready and should go for it, but I am still undecided. I need to get some things sorted out for myself here; but I am on a knife-edge as to whether I should put myself forward. There are some people, sadly, who think a self-nom is somehow arrogant; I don't see that, considering that almost everything you do as an admin is open to review. Thanks for your support, but now may not be the best time for me. Tomorrow, however....--Rodhullandemu (Talk) 05:17, 19 January 2008 (UTC)

Oregon GA COTW

Howdy to WikiProject Oregon members, time for another edition of the Collaboration of the Week. As you may have already noticed, our flagship article Oregon is up for the third time as we make a push to get WP:GA status before going for WP:FA. Since this will take some time to get where it needs to be, this will be the COTW for more than just a week. Also, so we hopefully don’t trip over ourselves, try to coordinate on the article’s talk page. Once again, to opt out or suggest future collaborative efforts, click here.

On another note, just a general good job/pat on the back to the project for a great 2007, the first full year of the project. We had 83 DYKs about Oregon, improved one article to FA, and went from around 4 GAs to 17 GAs. Plus numerous new articles, improvements to existing, the introduction of the COTW, and the introduction of article assessment at the project. Again, great job and here’s to a new year. Aboutmovies (talk) 17:05, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

Thanks

Thanks for reverting the vandalism on my talk page. =) -- Gogo Dodo (talk) 00:40, 19 January 2008 (UTC)

No prob. Tiptoety ^talk 00:41, 19 January 2008 (UTC)

Heh, came around full circle. Thanks for the note. Tijuana Brass (talk) 06:18, 19 January 2008 (UTC)

Barnstar

		The Articles for Creation Barnstar
		Thanks for creating a article for me.32.157.251.76 (talk) 19:00, 19 January 2008 (UTC)

Thanks! Tiptoety ^talk 19:10, 19 January 2008 (UTC)

Alrighty

I've answered your third question, see the RfA page. Floaterfluss ^{(talk) (contribs)} 20:10, 19 January 2008 (UTC)

Thanks. Tiptoety ^talk 20:15, 19 January 2008 (UTC)

Re: Kliq

I know what you're saying, but were just here working on expanding PPV's, its not biggy. --  ThinkBlue  (Hit BLUE) 00:39, 20 January 2008 (UTC)

Adoption

I see you are seeking to adopt. Am I good enough? KC109 (talk) 19:51, 20 January 2008 (UTC)

Yes I am, and of course! There is no requirements for adoption, anyone can request to be adopted, and I am willing. Tiptoety ^talk 19:57, 20 January 2008 (UTC)

ThanksKC109 (talk) 20:01, 20 January 2008 (UTC)

Great, where are you wanting to start? You can start off quick and move right into creating articles, we can take it a bit slower by going over policies, or you can work on doing some newpage and recent change patrolling (ridding wikipedia of vandals). I am not sure what you are interested in doing here. Tiptoety ^talk 20:05, 20 January 2008 (UTC)

I'm interested in the whole getting rid of vandals thing. KC109 (talk) 20:06, 20 January 2008 (UTC)

Okay, i notice that you have already been doing a little of that on your own, do you currently use any tools (automated systems) to do your vandal fighting? Tiptoety ^talk 20:08, 20 January 2008 (UTC)

Not really, no, I just go to recent changes and look for page blankings and such —Preceding unsigned comment added by KC109 (talk • contribs) 20:08, 20 January 2008 (UTC)

Okay, some tools only work with certain web browsers, do you use internet explorer, or firefox? Tiptoety ^talk 20:12, 20 January 2008 (UTC)

Explorer —Preceding unsigned comment added by KC109 (talk • contribs) 20:13, 20 January 2008 (UTC)

Im sorry i have to go can we talk later? KC109 (talk) 20:16, 20 January 2008 (UTC)

Can we keep talking about this now? KC109 (talk) 16:20, 21 January 2008 (UTC)

My RfA

Hey there, I'm writing to inform you that I have withdrawn my request for adminship, which was currently standing at 11 supports, 22 opposes and 6 neutrals. This count could have been so much better if I had understood policy, although I believe that 17 questions is a lot to ask of a user's first RfA. I will take on all comments given at the RfA and will endeavour to meet the high expectations of the RfA voters. _{WEBURIEDOURSECRETSINTHEGARDEN}^{play it cool.} 21:19, 20 January 2008 (UTC)

RfA

Thanks for your support, I wasn't expecting to be running so quickly, but I got an offer of a nom out of the blue and went with it. I didn't want to be seen soliciting or canvassing. Your questions are in hand and I hope the correct result is reached. --Rodhullandemu (Talk) 01:49, 21 January 2008 (UTC)

My RfA

Thank you for voting in my RfA, which closed unsuccessfully with 25 support, 18 oppose, and 6 neutral. Thanks for stating your rationales why I should not be granted this time and I'll try my best to deal with it. I'll look forward working with you. --BritandBeyonce (talk) 07:12, 21 January 2008 (UTC)

My RfA nom.

Uhhh...no I didn't know that. Thanks for letting me know. It's another guy from the Green Bay Packers WikiProject. You have no idea how humbled I am. :-) Burner0718 (talk) 19:30, 21 January 2008 (UTC)

Rogue non-admins

what's that all about? _{WEBURIEDOURSECRETSINTHEGARDEN}^{play it cool.} 20:14, 22 January 2008 (UTC)

thx

I have the mop but can you search the RFA meeting shown to find the bucket?	<font=3> Thanks for your support, my request for adminship passed 60/0/0 yesterday! I want to thank Mrs.EasterBunny and Royalbroil for nominating me, those who updated the RfA tally, and everyone for their support and many kind words. To paraphrase a president ... I wish my mum and dad could see the comments made. My dad would be so proud to see the comments ... and my mum would have believed them". I will do my best to use the new tools carefully and responsibly (and you may be surprised to find that I have not deleted all of the pages by accident..... yet). Thanks again, Victuallers (talk) 20:51, 22 January 2008 (UTC)	An early RFA meeting to decide if Victuallers can be included as a sysop - use cursor to identify.

Help yourself to the bucket... one! ... I said ONE! Thanks for the feedback ... I wasn't sure if anyone had played with it. Victuallers (talk) 12:10, 23 January 2008 (UTC) - Wow --- you have the bucket in your trophy cupboard - we are not worthy Victuallers (talk) 19:55, 23 January 2008 (UTC)

AFC

Oops, sorry about that, Wikipedia didn't show an edit conflict and we most likely made the edit at around the same time. Thanks for fixing it. Happy editing :) --Hdt83 ^Chat 02:10, 24 January 2008 (UTC)

No problem, yea, i have had that happen before while using the script. See ya around! Cheers, Tiptoety ^talk 02:12, 24 January 2008 (UTC)

RfA thank-spam

Tiptoety, I wish to tender my sincere thanks for your support in my successful request for adminship, which ended with 37 supports, 2 opposes, and 2 neutral. The results of the RfA are extremely bittersweet because of the recent departure of my nominator, Rudget. Hopefully I can live up to his and your expectations. I would especially like to thank Epbr123 and TomStar81 for mentioning that they were preparing to offer me a nomination. The past week has been one of the most stressful weeks in my life, and I appreciate your vote of confidence in me. If you ever need anything, just get in touch. -MBK₀₀₄ 21:06, 24 January 2008 (UTC)

RE:User wikipedia/rollback

Wow, you caught that change quick, no later than 3 seconds and I "have new message". Thanks, I'm glad you like the new version, you should also be able to have a little icon on the top of your userpage like Admins do, if you want. Cheers! -- penubag  00:45, 25 January 2008 (UTC)

I just created a template that lets you do it, try adding {{rollback}} to your userpage. -- penubag  01:01, 25 January 2008 (UTC)

EDIT: The image is overlapping with the lock symbol, let me fix that -- penubag  01:03, 25 January 2008 (UTC)

You're welcome! =) -- penubag  01:06, 25 January 2008 (UTC)

Smile!

Here's a baked potato for you! Baked potatoes somehow promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by giving something friendly to someone else, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Make your own message to spread WikiLove to others! Happy editing! Acalamari 02:53, 25 January 2008 (UTC)

It was the first thing I could think of. :) Acalamari 02:57, 25 January 2008 (UTC)

Good. :) Acalamari 03:01, 25 January 2008 (UTC)

AFC

Thanks for the star. I like to find useful bits amoungst the garbage. Sometimes there is a real gem! That's what makes WP:AFC work attractive. If you don't have enough to do, go back and look at some of that stuff from 2006. There is still a couple of months worth of contributions to sort through. Creating AFC stuff also makes you a magnet for speedy delete and copyvio warnings. Graeme Bartlett (talk) 03:22, 25 January 2008 (UTC)