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Arkadia Plastics

Hello, you moved my information to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Divius/Arkadia_Plastics.

Arkadia plastics is not mine, I simply started a wiki about Arkadia Plastics.

I am unsure to why you moved it to a page under my name.

I am going to go ahead and remake the original wiki I guess.

Please let me know on anything else.

Kosovo

Surely it's POV to call Kosovo a country on wikipedia when the UN does not recognize it as such? 41.245.142.230 (talk) 15:45, 12 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Larry LaRocco

I noticed that you stepped into the edit war currently occurring on the Larry LaRocco page and was wondering if you could provide some guidance to a new editor trying to stop the ongoing revisions to this page from an anon user who is intent on posting inflammatory material on a BLP page for a current political candidate. I am not the most conversant in parsing the syntax of wikipedia and have simply been undoing this users edits every chance I get. As you have also attempted to revert the page I assume you have some means to guide me in preventing further abuse by this editor. Sixdegrees2008 (talk) 21:07, 12 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I'm bored

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2008 Summer Olympics medal table

Hi, I know the reverts you've been making at the above page are probably the right thing to do but perhaps explaining the changes to Jamyfox would have been more constructive than vandal templates? The user did after all think that they were making constructive edits. Also since they weren't actual vandalism you came quite close to a 3RR violation yourself. Basement12 (T.C) 21:17, 16 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

3-ply toilet paper

Why was my contribution regarding the 3-ply toilet tissue removed? It is an important landmark in the history of toilet paper. leo —Preceding unsigned comment added by 208.120.77.113 (talk) 23:21, 16 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Eco's in the house, with new articles

Hey there, just a heads-up that I am back on WP and writing like a madman -- check out the 9/17 DYK if you don't believe me! Thanks for your continued support and friendship -- it is great to be back here. Ecoleetage (talk) 02:21, 17 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Adopt me?

I promise I don't bite. :) FangedFaerie (Talk | Edits) 02:03, 18 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Yay! [hugs] FangedFaerie (Talk | Edits) 01:42, 19 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thought I'd show you my first noms for deletion, and I had to fight with the templates and criteria a bit. I feel kinda bad about it, actually. I spent a couple days trying to find info to bulk them up and make them into better articles, but it's just not there. Regards. FangedFaerie (Talk | Edits) 06:46, 22 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

While I'm having firsts, thought I'd show off my work on this one. :) Regards. FangedFaerie (Talk | Edits) 03:59, 23 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I'm at loose ends here. I believe User:Tautologist means well, but s/he's pushing really hard for the (alleged) connection between Sarah Palin and Thomas Muthee. I'm all for making the latter's page more interesting and in-depth about its main subject. I've tried to tone down some of his edits and give some logical info for him to chew on, but he's drowning the Palin talk pages and the Wasilla Assembly of God's talk pages (main page currently in total lockdown) in stuff about witch-hunting. When the editors elsewhere make him leave, he dumps some of it on Muthee's actual page. I don't think he needs to be banned, but I'm not sure what to do from here. Regards. FangedFaerie (Talk | Edits) 03:53, 1 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Blocked for 3RR violation

You have been blocked from editing for a period of 1 hour in accordance with Wikipedia's blocking policy for violating the three-revert rule. Please be more careful to discuss controversial changes or seek dispute resolution rather than engaging in an edit war. If you believe this block is unjustified, you may contest the block by adding the text {{unblock|your reason here}} below. Josiah Rowe (talk • contribs) 06:40, 18 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I know that the other editor's actions could be seen as vandalism, but it was sufficiently arguable that it would have been better to report him to WP:AN/3RR instead of edit warring. Remember, there are lots of other folks who can revert persistent edit warriors too. Consider this a short shock from the proverbial electric fence. —Josiah Rowe (talk • contribs) 06:40, 18 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Note: A log of this block has been made on Talk:Barack_Obama/Article_probation#Log_of_sanctions. —Josiah Rowe (talk • contribs) 06:47, 18 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Josiah - are you familiar with this editor's long history of prolific, on-target vandal-fighting? I guess one hour isn't a "big deal" but I'm concerned that it puts a blemish on his record that is perhaps a bit harsh. I realize the Obama article is high-profile, but it looks like Thingg has gotten caught up as unfortunate collateral damage. Perhaps a warning would have sufficed? We most often give vandals 3-4 warnings, after all. Frank | talk 12:29, 18 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I make it a general rule when blocking for 3RR to block all participants who have violated the rule, although I don't always block all of them for the same duration. (The vandal got three hours, which to my mind signals that he was at least three times as much at fault.) I know that it's easy to get carried away when fighting a persistent vandal, but sometimes even a good contributor needs a small reminder. Since Barack Obama is a high-profile article and on article probation, it's got far more eyes on it than the average article and there's all the more reason to let someone else do that fourth revert.

I don't consider a one-hour block a significant blemish — I know lots of folks who've become admins with more and longer blocks! That said, I am human and do make mistakes, and it's true that I wasn't aware of Thingg's vandal-fighting history. I'll look more closely next time I'm blocking for 3RR. Maybe a fifteen-minute block would have been better. —Josiah Rowe (talk • contribs) 12:40, 18 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for your response. My main reason for concern is that this is a user who has made great vandal-fighting contributions and recently was unsuccessful at RfA, so there seems to be an interest in being able to do even more for the project at a later date, and a block might make that date even later. Frank | talk 14:28, 18 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I've been trying to decide whether to comment here or not, as I don't want to pile on and I know the block has expired already. But I just want to confirm that someone else thinks Frank is right; this block doesn't seem terribly rational. Josiah, your comments above indicate you at least knew this was a grey area before you blocked; if so, wouldn't the prudent approach, the respectful approach, have been to send Thingg an orange bar, rather than block him from editing? Whether it was a 15 minute block or an hour block, the thing I have trouble with is that for a good faith editor, a message would stop it as easily as a block would. There has to be a little consideration for individual circumstance here; Thingg was reverting an account, with a 99% chance of being a sleeper of a previously blocked editor, who's only purpose was to get autoconfirmed and to edit war on the page.

That said, I'm not calling for Josiah's head on a platter, and I agree, Thingg, that at most this will force you to write an extra paragraph at your next RFA explaining the situation; it shouldn't do any long term harm.

If it makes you feel any better, I'm reblocking your edit war opponent indefinitely as a blatant POV-SPA-sock-etc. nogoodnik. --barneca (talk) 16:35, 18 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

*sigh* well, I was just trying to help out with the article. I figured I would be safe because of the FAQ #2 on the talk page and the fact he was being most unreasonable. I guess not. :( Thingg^⊕^⊗ 22:04, 18 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Actually, upon reflection I think this block was a bad move on my part. I should have just given a warning. Every referee sometimes makes a bad call, and this was one of mine. I'm sorry, and I'm going to investigate whether there's a way to remove the block from your record. —Josiah Rowe (talk • contribs) 02:37, 21 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I think the 1-second block with the explanatory note and link, coming directly from you as the blocking admin, are perfect. While I personally had already considered this a "done deal", I now think it's the best possible result. This stuff happens, and it's been cleaned up, and that's the way the world should work. Frank | talk 00:28, 23 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you

Hi Thingg. I would like to thank you for your support in my RfA and the confidence expressed thereby. It is very much appreciated. :) The RfA was closed as successful with 73 supports, 3 opposes and 4 neutral. I would especially like to thank WBOSITG for nominating me. Best wishes and thanks again, —αἰτίας •discussion• 22:50, 18 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

WP:FAR for Barack Obama

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I have nominated Barack Obama for Featured Article Review. You are welcome to participate in the discussion. Curious bystander (talk) 23:44, 18 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Orphaned non-free media (Image:Bachna Ae Haseeno.jpg)

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My RfA

Thank you for supporting me in my RfA, which passed with a count of (154/3/2). I appreciate the community's trust in me, and I will do my best to be sure it won't regret handing me the mop. I am honored by your trust and your support. Again, thank you. –Juliancolton ^Tropical ^Cyclone 18:14, 27 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Uliaga Island

On 30 September, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Uliaga Island, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Cheers, Casliber (talk · contribs) 21:00, 30 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Adminshipp Round 2

so apparently we've in an adminship crisis ... only 7 promotions last month! have you considered making another go? I'd be happy to nom you again and there's also an open offer for nomination statements from a 'crat so he could possibly co-nom. whaddya thinkk? –xeno (talk) 12:50, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

It's still just as much of a fire pit as it was the last time around... hopefully that 3rr thing won't be a problem because the admin rescinded it with the comment, you'll just need to make a statement in your opening as to the particulars. you had a decent amount of support the last time around, the CSD thing seemed to have been what really set things on the downward spiral. lemme write up the nom sometime this weekend and then you can decide if you wanna make another go at it. –xeno (talk) 14:03, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I could probably be convinced to co-nom, and I could focus on that block thing since I said something about it at the time. Let me know, U2. Frank | talk 14:52, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I asked Dweller if he wanted to write something based on his recent post to WT:RFA, but he said he's been busy, so I'm not sure if he'll have time- so go ahead and have at it if Thingg's ok with that. though, I already touched upon the B.O. block thing. –xeno (talk) 15:13, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

(←) So now you decided to run an RfA. :) You'll do just fine, Thingg. Good luck! -- RyRy (talk) 21:10, 4 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I am soooooooooo glad to see you up for RfA. You are one of the best editors on Wikipedia and I know you will be one of the best admins, too. Ecoleetage (talk) 21:41, 4 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I just wanted to drop you a line and say good luck - I supported you last time, and I categorically support you this time. You are more than ready in my humble opinion. I hope the RfA doesn't veer off it's very positive, and very accurate, course. Cheers dude! Wisdom89 _{(_T / ^C)} 23:48, 4 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Vandalism

Should User talk:24.62.59.31 receive his/her final warning yet? The vandalism is nonstop. -- IRP ☎ 03:38, 6 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I only see 3 examples thusfar. --Kukini ^{háblame aquí} 03:39, 6 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

^^ STALKER!!!11!!! ;) Anyway, it would probably be better to give him the standard level 3 because quite a few vandals stop after getting that and reading WP:BLOCK. Thingg^⊕^⊗ 03:42, 6 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, Thingg. You have new messages at IRP's talk page.
You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template.

Was not!!! - Actually our work on rc patrol was crossing over...so I decided to look into what you had been up to...and lo and behold...you are doing good work! And, I might add, giving good advice. Cheers, Kukini ^{háblame aquí} 03:57, 6 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Although, now that we have crossed paths, I am wondering why sometimes you warn vandals with huggle and others you dont? Just curious. --Kukini ^{háblame aquí} 04:04, 6 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the response. I tend to prefer warnings to be given, as it creates a clear record of efforts to try to encourage editors to do something constructive on wikipedia. If they won't, then they might be in need of a little "cooling time" via a temporary block. Kukini ^{háblame aquí} 05:01, 6 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Can you check this out, please?

Hey, can you please check this diff out: [1]? I am not certain if this editor's switch on your text is correct. Thanks. Ecoleetage (talk) 12:32, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Well, at least that got sorted out. Looks like we both learned something new today! Here, enjoy a cookie with your morning coffee! Ecoleetage (talk) 13:31, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Reversed edits on Paint.Net

I have to disagree; the Paint.Net web site does not claim it is open source, and the license makes no claims about *what* is available. It also does not claim the software is available.

The source code is not available on their web site, and a request for the source code resulted in the response shown on the 'talk' page of the Paint.Net entry.

Is there anything else that I should do to verify that it is NOT open source any more?

Anotherbloodyusername (talk) 13:10, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

United States congressional apportionment

READ ITS TALK PAGE!

DrVonMalfoy (talk) 17:49, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

DrVonMalfoy is talking about United States congressional apportionment. He made up some 2010 projections and posted them as an anonymous user; now he's using this account to undo any attempt to undo his original research.Rklear (talk) 19:37, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Reasons for Deletion

I couldn't help but use your Reasons for Deletion page. I hope you don't mind. I attributed it to you. Heck, they ought to make this in the main namespace. Thanks again. -- Matthew Glennon^{(Talk to me)} 00:18, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Stop that!

I am not vandalising. Who vandalise a page like that? I add an entire piece of writing to that page. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 85.146.24.65 (talk) 01:59, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

User talk:85.146.24.65: you did vandal Classical music by deleting a number of my edits without explanation, see [2]]. Please note that I did not remove any of your text. --Klein zach 02:07, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Classical music

Hello. Could you tell me why you are reverting my edits? There were a number of them - made for different reasons. I'm puzzled. Perhaps you misunderstood the article history? --Klein zach 02:03, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for your note but my edits are still missing. I think you are confused. Three editors including one IP was been at work there. --Klein zach 02:10, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hmm. Maybe next time it would be an idea to read the edit history before getting involved? Best. --Klein zach 03:00, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

AAU reminder notice

A friendly reminder from the Adopt-a-User project =)
	Hey there Thingg! This is a friendly reminder to update your status at Wikipedia:Adopt-a-User/Adoptee's Area/Adopters whenever it is appropriate in order to provide new users with the most up-to-date information on available adopters. Also please note that we will be removing adopters who have not edited in 60 days. If you become active again (and we hope you do!) please feel free to re-add yourself. Cheers!

Notice delivery by xenobot 14:37, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

No SPAM

Why did you revert the edit that I made, along with removing most of the external links in the article, Contra Series? They were not spam. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.12.218.43 (talk) 22:08, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I however see no reason how informative external links violate the policy. Also, was this policy applied very recently? Because those links have been there for months, now. All of a sudden, a policy restricts these types of links? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.12.218.43 (talk) 22:13, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Fine, then why doesn't wikipedia just clean out the other 1000+ garbage links posted in articles, just because they flood the place up? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.12.218.43 (talk) 22:18, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Slidell High School

Why did you revert my edit? What I removed was old information and in future tense, when in fact it had already happened. I reformatted the text so that there would be a toc page. If you don't provide a better reason I am rereverting.--76.165.248.183 (talk) 22:44, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

For the satisfaction of your curiosity

You seemed confused as you were making this reversion. I believe that the category was inserted in reference to this. I completely endorse your reversion, of course; I'm just explaining what the I.P. was up to, since you seemed to be wondering. Sarcasticidealist (talk) 00:23, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Six Flags Great Adventure

Sorry, I reverted your revert by mistake, my bad. It's fixed now. CliffC (talk) 01:02, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for fixing Tom Dempsey's record!

Thanks for fixing Tom Dempsey's field goal record at New Orleans Saints#Single-Game Records. I noticed the errant "69" a few days ago but I wasn't absolutely sure what the correct number was and couldn't find it fast, and then, well, then it slipped my mind and there was that bleak end to the game on Monday night and . . . Anyway, your catch is appreciated!--Arxiloxos (talk) 01:41, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

your offer

Hello, I read that article after all the financial upheavals going on, and I don't know much about what is going on, but I had no idea what the TEDs meant. I figured out that the TED spread was linked to after the link to Bloomberg.com, and I thought the TED spread definition or link should come before the Bloomberg link. I tried to switch around the two sentences but the text in the edit window is very confusing. Could you please help? Thank you. LovesMacs (talk) 04:14, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I forgot, this was in reference to the article Financial crisis 2007-2008. —Preceding unsigned comment added by LovesMacs (talk • contribs) 04:15, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

It looks like someone else has fixed it. Thanks for your offer! LovesMacs (talk) 04:18, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Your RFA

Best wishes for your RFA... -- Tinu Cherian - 09:17, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Template stumper

Have fun: User talk:Xenocidic#Help with templates. –xeno (talk) 00:13, 10 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

T:TDYK

[3] Gary King (talk) 18:25, 10 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

It's definitely not ready for FLC as of now, but I'll take it there soon. Hopefully it'll be my 34th FL :) Gary King (talk) 18:39, 10 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

the edits by 71.137.197.97

Please take a look on this guys edits. Most of them are unsourced changes in the articles concerning the history of Poland. He errases the data that some parts of this country was also part of it before the WWII and leaves some unsourced data that usually says "in the opinion of the polish historians" "as the polish historians name it" and so on. Please look what had he done with the article about the episcopal duchy of Warmia, which used to look | that way (it was smaller but the data was not POVish and was sourced). Now it looks like | that. Thats just pure antipolish POV. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 77.253.68.65 (talk) 18:53, 10 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Beat the crat congrats!

Congrats on your successful RfA! Erik the Red 2 ~~~~ 21:30, 11 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

You are now an administrator

Congratulations, I have just closed your RfA as successful and made you an administrator. Take a look at the administrators' how-to guide and the administrators' reading list if you haven't read those already. Also, the practice exercises at the new admin school may be useful. If you have any questions, get in touch on my talk page. WJBscribe (talk) 21:31, 11 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

User:Juliancolton/Blink Remember, when in doubt, WP:DDTMP. :-) Welcome to the club. –Juliancolton ^Tropical ^Cyclone 21:33, 11 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Congratulations! What did I tell you before? You'll be just fine. :) (RyRy) – RyanCross (talk) 21:38, 11 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Congratulations! Here's your shirt! Frank | talk 21:45, 11 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Congratulations. If you have any queries whatsoever, my talk page is open. Good luck! Anthøny ✉ 21:59, 11 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks guys! :) I've got to say I'm more than a little stunned by the outcome. I never expected that in a million years... Thingg^⊕^⊗ 22:01, 11 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hey, 111 supports isn't that much. ;) – RyanCross (talk) 22:02, 11 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Agreed. That's tiny compared to 154. ;-) –Juliancolton ^Tropical ^Cyclone 22:04, 11 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

But Thingg had a perfect RfA; no opposes or neutral; unlike some people. :) – RyanCross (talk) 22:07, 11 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

(ec)lol. that's true. But tieing for #11 on the all time unanimous support list is what really amazed me... Thingg^⊕^⊗ 22:08, 11 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Congrats and good luck with those tools! I was just waiting for a bureaucrat to close it at around 1:59 PDT, but half an hour later, WJBscribe promoted you to an admin. Still, good luck! SchfiftyThree ^(talk!) 22:10, 11 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks! I'll have to block WJB for a while to whip him into shape.... ;) (don't tell anyone, but I was at work so it didn't really make that much of a difference anyway... ¬_¬ ) Thingg^⊕^⊗ 22:15, 11 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hey Thingg. I can't believe you weren't an admin already—but congrats! I would've voted for you if I knew, but it looks like you did great without me ;) ~ Troy (talk) 00:05, 12 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

heh. thanks man. Thingg^⊕^⊗ 00:12, 12 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I love how you don't put the admin sign up rigth away, the sure sign of a easygoing but awesome admin! Kinda like NYB. ;) —Ceran (Strike!) 00:20, 12 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

<--*gasp* I'm admin??! Really????? ;) heh. yeah. I figured I have more important things to attend to right now. (check watchlist, send out thankspam, check watchlist again, edit a page or two (or 37...), more spam, check talk page, more watchlist....) Thanks for your kind words too. Thingg^⊕^⊗ 00:28, 12 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Wow... just wow... Way to show me up, passing with unanimous support! And WP:100 to boot! Congrats buddy, and do try and leave some work at AIV for us old-timers once in a while! ;> –xeno (talk) 00:30, 12 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Congrats! Best of luck. :) jj137 (talk) 01:09, 12 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Congratulations! --Carioca (talk) 01:12, 12 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Congrats, and thanks for the nice animated gif :) Let me know if you need anything... Steven Walling (talk) 01:35, 12 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
My pleasure, and congratulations! Jayjg ^(talk) 01:38, 12 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Glad your RfA passed! I know you will serve Wikipedia well. Above all, have fun ;) --(GameShowKid)--(talk)--(evidence)-- 02:08, 12 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
We can always use one more admin, good job! Matty (talk) 03:06, 12 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks guys! Thingg^⊕^⊗ 02:32, 12 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Many congratulations. You'll be a strong asset to the Mop Crew. Prince of Canada^{t | c} 03:46, 12 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Congrats! Of course, you realise that new admins are obligated to buy free drinks for those who supported them! :-) Ecoleetage (talk) 04:34, 12 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Congrats on the somewhat successful RFA. Jauerback^dude?/_dude. 04:38, 12 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Jauerback, Somewhat successful ( 111/0/0 ) ? :P You have a good sense of humour !
- Thingg, Enjoy and keep the trust and confidence of the community. Congrats and best wishes. Thanks for the note too -- Tinu Cherian - 06:24, 12 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Congrats, Thingg. :) Feel free to ask me if you ever need any help or backup. GlassCobra 09:22, 12 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Congratulations Thingg! And, No Problem, anytime ;) II MusLiM HyBRiD II 12:30, 12 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
-hugs- Please accept Icy's congratulations :). The community trusts you with that WP:MOP, and I've no doubt you'll do well with it. I c eUnshattered ^{[ t ]} 18:35, 12 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

No problem

I figured you'd be pleasantly surprised - a unanimous WP:100 hitter in this day in age is rare, and shows that the community truly does have great confidence in you. Nobody rakes up 111 supporters with absolutely no opposition without being worthy of it. I know you'll be a great administrator. :) Valtoras (talk) 01:31, 12 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Congratulations

Keep doing the work you've been doing...Modernist (talk) 10:35, 12 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hear hear! SWik78 (talk • contribs) 13:23, 12 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Re:RfA

Your welcome. You'll make a great admin. ErikTheBikeMan (talk) 13:23, 12 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

good work, and hello!

I was on FlyingToaster's page, and saw your thanks, so I checked your page out(He adopted me, so I check his pages a lot). So you like video games too, huh? cool. leave a reply on my page, I'd like to get to know you better. Do you like Garry's mod? cause I do. come to my talk to converse. congrads, dude! —Preceding unsigned comment added by MidKnightHunter (talk • contribs) 17:55, 12 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

it's completely understandable. I had to get a new graphics card myself! ain't that a coincidence! what does your computer take? PCI, PCI-e, ADR, etc.? Mine's a PCI, so I got the Best one for it, a geforce 6200 G. card. every thing above that is PCI-e, dammit. at least when you play a console game, you know that it's gonna work, right? I'm also gonna get LBP for the PS3, although I hear the storyline is super short, and most of it is user generated. also, I don't play on-line, except for late at night, sometimes, on the weekends. MidKnightHunter (talk) 18:34, 12 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

sorry, can't use email on cousin's computer. have to wait a while to get my own. MidKnightHunter (talk) 19:00, 12 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Anahí (disambiguation)

Thanks for the quick response. The Deletetion A7 tag was for the unsourced info that had been added to the disamb page by someone who appears to have thought that it was an article. There looked like there might be enough info to create a page if a source could be found, but I don't know anything about the subject and didn't want to create a page that would then be deleted, and also didn't want to remove some info that could be moved and expanded.Tobyc75 (talk) 22:04, 12 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

yo

Hey, are you on? don't think toaster is, so are you free? —Preceding unsigned comment added by MidKnightHunter (talk • contribs) 00:39, 13 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

nothing. wanna chat about crap? MidKnightHunter (talk) 00:44, 13 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

sorry, bra. don't use other people's email, and my cousin is being leniant letting me use this one. MidKnightHunter (talk) 00:50, 13 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

gotta go off. cousin's being a jackass again. MidKnightHunter (talk) 00:54, 13 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Don't Call Me a Vandal

How is that vandalism? Lowe is the same sound as Low or are you just one of those deaf persons that can only see words and not hear them? Sorry if that's the case but I don't like being called a vandal. Faethon Ghost (talk) 02:30, 13 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

How can I post an image for the dancer, "Blake McGrath"? I already have the picture, I just don't know how to format the page to show the image. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jdemers-cc (talk • contribs) 03:27, 13 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Natalie Glebova

Dear Thingg, Recently, there was a surge of unproved information posted on == Natalie Glebova == page. I reverted to the original text. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.61.119.78 (talk) 03:44, 13 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Moose Factory, Ontario

"Moose Factory is also home to NHL star Max Krakowski. Max "The Golden Moose" Krakowski holds the single game record for total goals, with 17. He did this on September 11, 2001 and no one cared. The opposing goaltender Roman Turek said after the match, "I shit myself after the first slap shot hit my blocker. I was just lucky to make it out of there alive." Backup goalie Chico Resch wasn't so lucky. He died at 15:17 into the third period from a puck to the face."

Can't you see this is obviously fiction and you're reverting my last attempt to remove it?

- Bernie

Hi

Sorry to bother you, but is this an acceptable use of the UNDO button? Master&Expert (Talk) 04:10, 13 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Yes. لenna vecia 04:12, 13 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I agree. — Jeff G. (talk|contribs) 04:13, 13 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Are you sure? I want to make sure I'm assuming good faith unless there's irrefutable evidence of vandalism. That's a test edit, or an accidental typo. I gave him a {{uw-test1}} template on his talk page. I'm worried I may have made him feel bitten. Is there something else I should have done to avoid potentially making this newcomer feel this way? I'm sorry if I'm annoying you - I won't bother you again, honest. Master&Expert (Talk) 04:17, 13 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Ahh, thank you. I'll remember that next time. Ohh, and great job reverting vandalism. :) Master&Expert (Talk) 04:22, 13 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I just found another revert that I'm worried doesn't satisfy policy - this was clearly done in good faith, yet I reverted. I subsequently left this message on his talk page. Are either of these actions acceptable? Master&Expert (Talk) 04:35, 13 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Wow, thank you for your relatively strong compliment. I'll do my best to keep up the good work. Master&Expert (Talk) 04:53, 13 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks :D Master&Expert (Talk) 16:46, 13 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

‎Mike3564

This is the fellow that created the Kira McKay page, which you (rightfully) deleted. That page was sufficiently inappropriate however that I feel the user needs to be given a warning, however I'm not sure which. Thoughts? TallNapoleon (talk) 04:38, 13 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

hey

yo buddy, are you on? MidKnightHunter (talk) 12:57, 13 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Natalie Glebova

The page has been edited again. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.61.119.78 (talk) 14:02, 13 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

boring

I never realized it before, but wikipedia is really boring w/o people to chat with. I mean it's really f***ing annoying to sit and wait.( I have no social life whatsoever)O.o —Preceding unsigned comment added by MidKnightHunter (talk • contribs) 14:52, 13 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Omai O_O

		The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
		Oh boy, you're pwning them vandals today. And I thought I was fast! O_O — Possum (talk) 15:33, 13 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Islands of Adventure

Hey there. Thanks for keeping track of the Islands of Adventure article. I reverted something earlier and left a message on the user's talk page. I don't know if a Level 2 warning was necessary, since the edit you reverted and the one I reverted were made in good faith, in my opinion. In retrospect, however, the edit you reverted was simply wrong, since the park has switched to a bar-code scanner that eliminates that possibility altogether. Thanks again for your help. --McDoobAU93 (talk) 17:07, 13 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

User:64.160.203.138 Vandalism... again...

Just wanted to give you the heads-up that this user has gone past your recent final warning and vandalized the Francis Bacon page. I reverted that, then went to say "hey please don't do that." only to discover that this IP is a repeated vandal, even after multiple blocks in the past. Why isn't the IP just completely perma-blocked at this point? Seems a waste of resources and people's time to keep banning for short periods, only for the vandal to pop right back up again and go at it for several days... Thanks in advance for the help. JasonDUIUC (talk) 17:26, 13 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Write One Publications, Inc. deletion

I was just wondering why our page was deleted. I have seen very similar pages on Wikipedia.

Writeonepub (talk) 17:33, 13 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Probably because it was a promotional, non-referenced, biased article that did not adhere to the notability requirements of articles for organizations. Tan | 39 17:37, 13 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Please semi-protect article Still Will

There is a revert war going on between an anonymous user and members of Wikipedia on page Still Will. The anon. user is trying to advertise his own YouTube video through this page and each time someone removes it he reverts it back. This has been going on for a few months now. Will you please protect this page against anonymous editing? Thank you! --JeffReznik (talk) 19:27, 13 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I don't know you but...

Congrats on your adminship, I guess. The reason I congratulate you is because your nomination had been met with virtually no opposition (quite a feat!), according to the thank you notes you leave on user talk pages (which is hard to miss each time I go on a user's talk page). --Crackthewhip775 (talk) 01:52, 14 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Yep, a good admin is always needed. --Crackthewhip775 (talk) 03:16, 14 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hey. Can you do something about this?

I've been extremely annoyed by random people CONSTANTLY VANDALIZING the "Pro Wrestling X" (video game) article. It is almost done and will soon be released as you will find if you go to their website (www.prowrestlingx.com) still some immature @#$^@% keep editing the page providing 10000% false information (that the game has been cancelled and that its makers are already on different projects and such nonsense). I have been re-editing the way it should be as much as I've been able to. Since I'm not too familiar with wikipedia and wanted to contact and admin, and seing that YOU are one, please is there something that can be done to prevent vandalism? Perhaps locking the "edit" option for a while? Or tracing the vandals and warning them? ( I have also contacted 2 more admins and you're the last one I will because I don't want to be considered a spammer or anything ).Much appreciated --MarkosChR (talk) 14:03, 14 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Barnstar and a smile :)

		The Working Man's Barnstar
		For your incredible work to Wikipedia (over 40,000 edits!), you receive the Working Man's Barnstar! Yowuza ZX Wolfie 17:22, 14 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

YowuzaZXWolfie has smiled at you! Smiles promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by smiling at someone else, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Cheers, and Happy editing! Yowuza ZX Wolfie 17:22, 14 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Smile at others by adding {{subst:Smile}} to their talk page with a friendly message.

Ecourier

Hi, I would like your help on modifying this article to not qualify as "ad-like". I don't see the differnce to articles such as innocent drinks or glassesdirect. All the information in the article is factual and can be verified (by simple Google searches). There must be a way to indicate factual information about a company without falling afray of the "ad" guidelines. I'd really appreciate any help you could give. Thanks for your time. Travisb4279 (talk) 17:55, 14 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

WP:CORP is an excellent place to start. Frank | talk 17:58, 14 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

In addition, you may want to look over Wikipedia:Neutral point of view, Wikipedia:Verifiability, and Wikipedia:Notability. Thingg^⊕^⊗ 18:01, 14 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Ok, I've read through these and I think given the coverage they have had in secondary sources like The FT, Times, Economist, and Release 1.0 they satisfy the notablity criteria but I will make sure to cite them to cover the point off. I will re-work the text to eliminate any potential npov. Is there a sandbox I can post the article in before its published to give you the opportunity to review before it's published? Thanks.Travisb4279 (talk) 18:56, 14 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, perhaps i need some education; but how is it that a video game like Warhawk can merit a Wikipedia entry

whereas a global financial informaton provider delivering information about opaque markets cannot? My post followed almost directly in the format of the page for Factiva, which in fact is a service of very similar scope. Merely because one belongs to a household name in the US and the other doewsn't, though it is part of the largest publisher in Europe?

I feel that these distinctions are biased by the crowd that tenmds to become an administraor. Frankly, it seems to me a disservice to the public, if not pure hypocirisy. Had my post been about a video game for sale at blockbuster and obsessed over by techies, it woudl have no problem being put onWikipedia.

It is very disappointing to see this double standard. If one cannot list a company because people like you see a commercial bogeyman behind even the most generic statements, what good is this as a research tool in the long term? (By the way, I use wikipedia all the time for comapny research, and I know I am not alone.)

Full disclosure; this is the first time I have ever posted to Wikipedia...I assure you, I am not some profit crazed link builder, but I sure am confused by the rules here, which seem more arbitrary that they need to be.

Thanks in advance for guiding me on what would make a post of this sort acceptable.

Emerginginvestor (talk) 18:28, 14 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hello again...as per my other posting, how is what i wrote different from what appears about Factiva? at least be consistent please!

thank you

Emerginginvestor (talk) 18:47, 14 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Copyright on HealthGrades, Inc

Hi. You declined a request for speedy deletion of HealthGrades, Inc with an edit summary indicating that it isn't a copyright violation. I'd like to understand the reasoning. As I indeicated on the talk page, all of the material has been copied from the company's annual report. There are housekeeping edits, no substantial change to the text. Could you elaborate? Thanks. -- Whpq (talk) 18:37, 14 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Oh. Well, congrats on getting adminship. I just had a look at the discussion above, and it was unopposed, so double congrats! No worries on the mistakes. We're all human. ( alien conspiracy theories aside). Cheers. -- Whpq (talk) 18:43, 14 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Arkadia Plastics

How can I get the page back that I created.

My sources are: http://www.arkadiaplastics.com/

http://www.ptonline.com/dp/showpt/show_index.cfm?code=ARKADIA&lcode=TL

http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?dept_id=572386&newsid=19873455

Deletion of size2shoes

The deletion of Size2shoes was unprecedented. The group's importance was referenced fully and complied to two of the band/musical group notability criteria as listed on my talk page. Another administrator (see user talk for Theosony) asked me to restart the article using the references, which I did, proving the band's importance. The have (as proven and sources through Ireland's Limerick Leader article (sourced)) received television coverage (national) and national radio coverage and have toured extensively as size2shoes and with other artists. Therefore I ask for a justification of the deletion and an answer as to why the page was deleted considering it adhered to at least one (one required) piece of criteria on the notability guidelines.--Theosony (talk) 19:01, 14 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]