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Ἡ Οὐικιπαιδεία needs you! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 190.40.197.5 (talk) 19:55, 30 May 2008 (UTC) Pilate's wife Does protection seem called for to you on the above article? John Carter (talk) 16:44, 15 May 2008 (UTC) I can see maybe putting in a say four day block so that discussion can take place on the talk page before any further changes. And I am checking a few sources myself as well. Can't find anything right off in Neutestamentlicheapokryphen, but I'm doing a more thorough look-see there before checking Analecta Bollandiana and a few others. But a cool-down lock might work best. John Carter (talk) 17:07, 15 May 2008 (UTC) PS I took the initiative of setting up a list of how we can reach a consensus on the article's finalized state. When you have time, feel free to chime in. Ecoleetage (talk) 18:13, 16 May 2008 (UTC) I was unaware that you filed for Editor Assistance, and I am glad that you did. Also, my filing with the 3RR page did result in the page protection for the article [[1]]. Be well and thanks. Ecoleetage (talk) 20:44, 16 May 2008 (UTC) You were missed this past week on the Mrs. P. page (I hope you are not angry over what transpired). Incredibly, I was able to build consensus with our Dutch friend and I think the current article looks great (I also shared those sentiments with him). I put it up for WP:GA consideration, because I feel so strongly about it. Ecoleetage (talk) 12:20, 24 May 2008 (UTC) I am glad that you liked the Mrs. P. article. I can understand the problem with WP-related stress. This past week, I've constantly come across people who were insulting to me on WP. People don't think twice when making comments, and I took umbrage at what I saw as rude and condescending remarks. Also, one of the editors who adopted me promised to give me a barnstar for the work I've done to date, and then reneged on his word, which I found hurtful (very few people bother to say "Thank you" or "Job well done" around here). If this kind of abuse continues, I might dump the whole thing and find other stuff to do. Ecoleetage (talk) 20:21, 24 May 2008 (UTC) FYI on DYK Rather than burden you with complaints, I wanted to share something that made my happy. I thought you would be interested/happy that I received my first Did You Know citation: [[2]]. Cheers! Ecoleetage (talk) 21:27, 16 May 2008 (UTC) Hello Pastor David!! I spend some time monitoring the recent changes for the lutheran wiki project. An anon has been deleting a big section of Book of Concord. I keep restoring the article but he keeps deleting it. Also another wiki user posted on my talk page about it being a banned user. Thank you!! I just thought you would like to know--Npnunda (talk) 01:34, 21 May 2008 (UTC) Wow!! That was fast thanks!!--Npnunda (talk) 01:42, 21 May 2008 (UTC) From one Pastordavid to another Hello, good friend, I like the manner that the Wiki-Lutheran project is going. I am glad that the tension of a year ago around a certain Luther citation that I used has passed, so we can get down to business of making a fine source of information to the world! I am glad that you are an administrator! Thank you for semi-protecting the Book of Concord article. If the editor is banned--and this editor was banned for many good reasons--he should not be editing here. I wonder how it is possible to change IP addresses.--Drboisclair (talk) 15:36, 21 May 2008 (UTC) The Barnstar of Diligence I herewith award this barnstar to user:Pastordavid for his sterling service to Wikipedia and its WikiProject Lutheranism Collaboration. Thanks for your careful work to build up and not to tear down (2 Cor. 13:10) Drboisclair (talk) 15:36, 21 May 2008 (UTC) WP:EAR spillover Hi there, Would it be appropriate for me to ask you to consider speedily closing the Blue Falcon AfD, perhaps as a redirect? I think the groundwork is laid. Apologies if that's a terrible faux pas. --AndrewHowse (talk) 17:15, 22 May 2008 (UTC) Thanks much. Had Ron John just put his content on another page then he might have had a warmer reception. --AndrewHowse (talk) 17:26, 22 May 2008 (UTC) Comments sought Hi, Looking for the response for a request for assistance:: A response has been posted to your request for editor assistance. Pastordavid (talk) 14:54, 1 May 2008 (UTC) Maybe archived? Thanks! Charles Havranekc (talk) 14:34, 25 May 2008 (UTC) Welcome! Hello Pastordavid! Welcome to Wikiproject Christianity! Thank you for joining. Below are some useful links to facilitate your involvement. Happy editing! - -- TinuCherian (Wanna Talk?) - 03:10, 26 May 2008 (UTC) Getting Started General • Task for You Wikiproject Talk Page • Templates Useful Links Project Category List of Christian Topics Christianity Portal Miscellaneous Featured Articles • Good Articles Did You Know? • Work Groups Anabaptist • Core Topics • Indian Christianity Iglesia ni Cristo • Jesus • Syriac Christianity Projects Article Requests • Destubbing Campaign Assessment • Articles Needing Clean-up Peer Review • Adopted Topics Similar WikiProjects Anglicanism • Bible • Calvinism Roman Catholicism • Lutheranism Mrs. Pilate Gets GA Status Hey, I just found out that Pontius Pilate's wife received WP:GA status! How can we promote that on the WikiProject Saints page? If I wasn't a big bully, I could actually cry based on the stress and grief I got in trying to push that damn article along. I am happy that my persistence paid off, but I genuinely wish someone along the line could've said "Thank you, Eco, for believing in this." Oh well, on to other conquests. Ecoleetage (talk) 19:33, 26 May 2008 (UTC) I don't want to be rude, but I would've been happy if you sort of left your comment at "well done." The very, very last thing I desire is criticism (constructive or otherwise) -- I seem to be getting a lot of it lately, albeit with a problem. The past few days, I seem to be encountering too many people who may have very good intentions, but somehow aren't quite as tactful as they could be. Some come barging into my Talk Page belittling my efforts, others openly question me in discussions, others talk about me openly in other people's Talk Pages. I have relatively little experience with online communities, so I am being off-guard by what I see as curious behavior. Lately, I really feel that everyone is on my case and no one likes or respects me. Or maybe I am wrong? (It has happened on occasion!). Ecoleetage (talk) 20:19, 26 May 2008 (UTC) I understand that many people have very good intentions, so I shouldn't fault them. Of course, people who call me a "nuisance" and call my opinions "ignorant" (that was an Admin, no less!) don't strike me as being helpful. Maybe part of the problem is mine -- English is not my primary language (I am Portuguese). It is easier for me to communicate by speaking -- I am trying to use WP to improve my writing. However, I am afraid that I am missing a great many nuances in the language, which can create endless confusion (though it would make a great sitcom). Oh, as an FYI -- our Dutch friend from the Mrs. Pilate article just got blocked for a revert war on another article. It reminds me of that refrain from the old anti-war folk song: When will they ever learn? When will they ever learn? Ecoleetage (talk) 12:22, 27 May 2008 (UTC) You know, I am often surprised that you don't hit me on the head with a shovel, considering that I am not (admittedly) the easiest person to know. I know it is not a Christian honour, per se, but I thought you deserved this for putting up with me (and a few other personalities that trek through Wikipedia's digital hallways): Zen Garden Award for Infinite Patience For the patience and wisdom that spans continents and cultures. Ecoleetage (talk) 00:11, 28 May 2008 (UTC) Because, quite frankly, you are appreciated. Thank you for being you! Ecoleetage (talk) 00:11, 28 May 2008 (UTC) New article with redirects from the two former articles I would so appreciate it if you took a look at what I have done to two separate articles formal principle and material principle. I have combined them into Formal and material principles of theology. They need to be in dialectical tandem, so that is why I did what I did. Your kind review and editing would be so helpful.--Drboisclair (talk) 20:22, 29 May 2008 (UTC) request for editor assistance.... Please post a brief note to my user talk page indicating how I might contact you privately. Thanks! 69.140.152.55 (talk) 16:41, 30 May 2008 (UTC)