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Adminship
I noticed that you don't even have an RFA. I was fairly surprised, as you are a very productive and useful editor. Is this because the area you edit in (mostly adoption and DYK's, right?) does not require use of admin tools? Ryan Vesey (talk) 03:43, 25 June 2011 (UTC)
- Interesting question. I guess I don't see Adminship as that big a deal. I'm tempted to run, but just don't seem to get round to it. It's in my "things to do on Wikipedia" pile, along with making a featured article. Last time I looked at the process I saw all sorts of problems and got myself involved in WP:RfA reform 2011. I've had an editor review with a view to running, but it wasn't too helpful.
- As for the areas I edit in, yes, that's a big part of it, I don't really need the tools (though I've recently started working in OTRS, and I think I might need them there). I wouldn't even say I'm that prolific in DYKs, or article work in general. I keep meaning to work on a few more articles, but other things get in the way. Perhaps one day I'll run, but there's no rush, just need that final push. WormTT · (talk) 03:51, 25 June 2011 (UTC)
- Ok, well whenever you do choose to run, make sure you notify me. I need a few more opposes under my belt<--total joke I want to be the first support. I really wish that the editor review process would be better. I want to go up for it sometime, but I was sort of disappointed when I looked at it a while ago. I would prefer discussion by many different editors. Ryan Vesey (talk) 03:57, 25 June 2011 (UTC)
- Thank you, I appreciate that. Don't get me wrong, the editor review process is very good, in certain circumstances (I think it helped another one of my mentees), it just didn't help me. WormTT · (talk) 04:01, 25 June 2011 (UTC)
- Ok, well whenever you do choose to run, make sure you notify me. I need a few more opposes under my belt<--total joke I want to be the first support. I really wish that the editor review process would be better. I want to go up for it sometime, but I was sort of disappointed when I looked at it a while ago. I would prefer discussion by many different editors. Ryan Vesey (talk) 03:57, 25 June 2011 (UTC)
- Turns out, after thinking about it for a few days... Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Worm That Turned WormTT · (talk) 09:53, 29 June 2011 (UTC)
- So, question... did this section have anything to do with the fact that you actually applied then? Ryan Vesey (talk) 20:01, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- It's been in the back of my mind for a little while. This, the extra comments at my editor review, OTRS, and a few other factors pushed me over the edge. But yes, it was a factor, so thank you. WormTT · (talk) 08:55, 7 July 2011 (UTC)
- So, question... did this section have anything to do with the fact that you actually applied then? Ryan Vesey (talk) 20:01, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
Editor review
Hi Worm,
I'm thinking of going in for an editor review now that I've finished my mentoring programme to see what other editors think of me now. How exactly should I go about it and what sort of reviews should I expect? What will they be commenting on? and things like that. Thanks for your help as ever Worm, Rcsprinter (talk) 19:50, 25 June 2011 (UTC)
- I'd suggest you just be upfront about what you want it for. Perhaps explain that you were blocked for a short period and have come back and undergone mentorship, and you'd like an independent review of your edits since your block. The how is pretty self evident from the from the WP:ER page ;) WormTT · (talk) 20:40, 25 June 2011 (UTC)
- Fine. Just what exactly might reviewers say, and comment on, and will there be any sort of verdict or consensus? Rcsprinter (talk) 21:47, 25 June 2011 (UTC)
- Just realised I didn't reply to this, sorry! They could comment on anything, in a similar manner to RfA, but there's no verdict or consensus. The idea is to get you some feedback so you can improve in the future. WormTT · (talk) 08:59, 7 July 2011 (UTC)
- Fine. Just what exactly might reviewers say, and comment on, and will there be any sort of verdict or consensus? Rcsprinter (talk) 21:47, 25 June 2011 (UTC)
Userboxes
This user contributes using Microsoft Windows. |
and was wondering where to find an Android one. Already looked in Category:Userboxes but it took 2 hours and i had no luck. Are you any good with this kind of thing? Thanks Jenova20 16:14, 28 June 2011 (UTC)
- You were looking in the right place but there may not be one. I do however know a chap who loves making them - he's just on holiday at the moment, but I'll let him know you're interested when he gets back (unless you want to leave him a message on his talk page). WormTT · (talk) 16:27, 28 June 2011 (UTC)
- It's ok, i'll ask.
- Thanks for that =] Jenova20 08:40, 29 June 2011 (UTC)
- Glad I could help. If you want to have a go at making it yourself, playing with templates, let me know... WormTT · (talk) 08:41, 29 June 2011 (UTC)
Your Adoption Program
Would you mind if I copied your adoption program? I've been wanting to start adopting but could not come up with a good structure for it, and your program is very easy to follow and looks simple enough for me to teach with. Sumsum2010·T·C 18:47, 28 June 2011 (UTC)
- Ok, thanks! If I have any problems I'll let you know. Sumsum2010·T·C 17:11, 29 June 2011 (UTC)
- Would you mind looking at my adoption center pages and let me know if I missed anything? Sumsum2010·T·C 04:50, 30 June 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks, the button seems to be working, and I'll create the practical exam preload for each individual user. Off to add myself to the list and look at the backlog! Sumsum2010·T·C 17:30, 30 June 2011 (UTC)
Adoption please !!!
Adopt me please ! I need help, and I'm too new to know what to do with serious problems from two other users that are preventing my work. Penyulap talk 05:13, 29 June 2011 (UTC)
Thank you Worm That Turned. I know what it is like to be busy ! thanks ! Penyulap talk 08:44, 29 June 2011 (UTC)
Re:
I finished reading those links, can I go on now to the quiz? :) Hurricanefan25 (talk) 14:29, 29 June 2011 (UTC)
Finished the questions
Finished the test! (And just to test out my JavaScript page...) Hurricanefan25 (talk) 17:12, 29 June 2011 (UTC)
- And by "be bold" does that mean I can try writing an article now? Hurricanefan25 (talk) 17:25, 29 June 2011 (UTC)
- Exactly. have a read of WP:BOLD to see what I mean. Oh and you don't need to let me know each time you finish the test, I've got it watched, so I do notice. I'm a tad busy just at the moment, but I'll mark it in the morning and put another lesson across. WormTT · (talk) 17:38, 29 June 2011 (UTC)
- And was my edit at [1] proper? Hurricanefan25 (talk) 18:20, 29 June 2011 (UTC)
- Just wondering, is there a Wikipedia chatroom? Or a hurricane one? Hurricanefan25 (talk) 21:48, 29 June 2011 (UTC)
- Having fun writing an article, User:Hurricanefan25/Debra, thanks to some help from Hurricanehink! :D Hurricanefan25 (talk) 17:43, 30 June 2011 (UTC)
- Just wondering, is there a Wikipedia chatroom? Or a hurricane one? Hurricanefan25 (talk) 21:48, 29 June 2011 (UTC)
- And was my edit at [1] proper? Hurricanefan25 (talk) 18:20, 29 June 2011 (UTC)
- Exactly. have a read of WP:BOLD to see what I mean. Oh and you don't need to let me know each time you finish the test, I've got it watched, so I do notice. I'm a tad busy just at the moment, but I'll mark it in the morning and put another lesson across. WormTT · (talk) 17:38, 29 June 2011 (UTC)
RfA
Just to wish you the very best success - you genuinely need this promotion to enable you to do the work that needs the tools. I will be voting later. Good luck! --Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 02:52, 30 June 2011 (UTC)
- I basically just came here to say the same thing that Kudpung has stated. Some people participate in RFA and make a drive-by support comment and move on to the next task. I am genuinely happy that you have thrown your hat in the ring. I think the work that you have done to this point, in addition to the patience and support of others that you have shown is admirable. An example for others to follow. Best wishes with the voting, which I am confident will seal the deal. Cind.amuse 13:12, 30 June 2011 (UTC)
- Thank you both. I'm made up with the level of support the community has for me, and chuffed to bits that so many people have turned out to say so. I really didn't expect to do this well! WormTT · (talk) 13:26, 30 June 2011 (UTC)
Adoption
I'm just leaving a message to ask whether you might be willing to 'adopt' me as part of the wikipedia adoption programme. (As I have explained on my user page:) I am seeking adoption by an experienced wikipedian, as while I have read most of wikipedia policy and understand the areas in which I have already involved myself, I would really appreciate help in article creation, getting involved in wikiprojects and wikipedia policy - if this sounds like your area of interest please get in touch! If I don't seem too awful then I'd love to be your mentee but I appreciate that with the RfA you might be somewhat overworked already. Oh and I'm also UK based. Reichsfürst (talk) 18:43, 30 June 2011 (UTC)
- Just to add that if it seems like a possibility then I'm more than happy to tell you a bit more about myself, interests, objectives etc. Reichsfürst (talk) 18:45, 30 June 2011 (UTC)
- Thank you very much, I really appreciate your generosity in this regard. Reichsfürst (talk) 08:57, 1 July 2011 (UTC)
Now an article! It's listed at Did you know here! Hurricanefan25 (talk) 20:16, 30 June 2011 (UTC)
- YES! DYK approved! :D (does a little dance) Hurricanefan25 (talk) 23:21, 30 June 2011 (UTC)
- That's an exceptionally good first article. Well done! If you worked with User:Hurricanehink, perhaps you should chat with him about how far that article is away from good status, I think you'd be surprised how close it is. WormTT · (talk) 08:43, 1 July 2011 (UTC)
Adoption (3)
Can I go onto the next test now? I'm gone Saturday through Tuesday. Hurricanefan25 (talk) 21:29, 30 June 2011 (UTC)
Your RfA nomination and semicolons
"Describing myself as a Wikipedian is difficult, I try to work in as many areas as I can..."
It might be different with un-American English, but in the event that it isn't, you should change the comma after "difficult" to a semicolon. --The Σ talkcontribs 22:40, 30 June 2011 (UTC)
- Proper English is the same as American English in this respect... but that's for formal writing. I could be wrong, but I get the idea that Worm is rarely formal in Wikipedia: space. Article space is another matter, of course! --Demiurge1000 (talk) 23:29, 30 June 2011 (UTC)
- Why is the expression 'un-American English' used? Why not 'un-British English', 'un-Indian English', or 'un-Australian English', or un-Canadian English'? --Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 03:44, 1 July 2011 (UTC)
- You phrased it better than me, Kudpung. Although, I've only once tagged an article as using Australian English! --Demiurge1000 (talk) 04:20, 1 July 2011 (UTC)
- Hm, I never thought about that, but I believe it mostly depends on where you live and which variety of English you're used to. --The Σ talkcontribs 06:17, 1 July 2011 (UTC)
- You phrased it better than me, Kudpung. Although, I've only once tagged an article as using Australian English! --Demiurge1000 (talk) 04:20, 1 July 2011 (UTC)
- Why is the expression 'un-American English' used? Why not 'un-British English', 'un-Indian English', or 'un-Australian English', or un-Canadian English'? --Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 03:44, 1 July 2011 (UTC)
- I'm terrible with the use of semi-colons, and I use too many commas, all over the place, getting quite annoying. I blame the fact I have a mathematical background... but thanks for the spot. WormTT · (talk) 08:30, 1 July 2011 (UTC)
- That said, mild aberrations of punctuation should not be a hindrance to Adminship. tyhere a re bags of admins hoo can't psel. --Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 08:36, 1 July 2011 (UTC)
Adoption
Hi Worm. Have a word with your new adoptee when you have a moment. They don't know the difference between gibberish and a hoax. I haven't left any NPP uw on their tp. Cheers, --Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 12:17, 1 July 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks Kudpung. If he makes further mistakes, it may be worth leaving a uw (they're there for a reason and it's all part of learning!), but I've asked him to stop tagging CSDs until we cover it. WormTT · (talk) 12:24, 1 July 2011 (UTC)
- Kudpung - I apologise for getting any of the specifics wrong. I thought I'd been being helpful given that all but a couple of the articles I tagged were indeed speedied, but I shall desist from tagging while I gain more valuable experience. Reichsfürst (talk) 12:44, 1 July 2011 (UTC)
- It's only a temporary pause, Reichsfürst, once we've covered it I'm pretty sure that Kudpung will be one of the first to welcome you as an NPP, a very valuable area of Wikipedia. WormTT · (talk) 12:47, 1 July 2011 (UTC)
- No it's absolutely no problem; I appreciate his concern and I realise the importance of other editors having faith in oneself and so I am content to gain experience so that any issues aren't repeated. Reichsfürst (talk) 12:51, 1 July 2011 (UTC)
- No problems - I have a great soft spot for editors who accept an adoption programme ;) If you want something to do in the meantime, here's some reading for you, and more here. I know our instruction pages are great walls of text (I wrote some of them myself!), but it's worth it in the end. --Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 14:40, 1 July 2011 (UTC)
- No it's absolutely no problem; I appreciate his concern and I realise the importance of other editors having faith in oneself and so I am content to gain experience so that any issues aren't repeated. Reichsfürst (talk) 12:51, 1 July 2011 (UTC)
- It's only a temporary pause, Reichsfürst, once we've covered it I'm pretty sure that Kudpung will be one of the first to welcome you as an NPP, a very valuable area of Wikipedia. WormTT · (talk) 12:47, 1 July 2011 (UTC)
- Kudpung - I apologise for getting any of the specifics wrong. I thought I'd been being helpful given that all but a couple of the articles I tagged were indeed speedied, but I shall desist from tagging while I gain more valuable experience. Reichsfürst (talk) 12:44, 1 July 2011 (UTC)
Thanks. Reichsfürst (talk) 18:23, 1 July 2011 (UTC)
WM Wight
Hi Worm. I've started a new article in my userspace, User:Rcsprinter123/W M Wight about a grocery shop in North Shields. I'm doing it because I joined the WP:BACON CHALLENGE 2012. I'm using [2], [3], and [4] as sources, (which I found off Google), but I can't really get anything else out of them, and it still looks like a stub. As my mentor I thought I'd ask you for help; getting things out of sources into articles isn't one of my strong points. I'm also thinking of using [5] for an image. Thanks. Good luck in your RfA by the way. Rcsprinter (talk) 16:24, 1 July 2011 (UTC)
- You guys really love your health food. There's probably enough in this snippet to justify adding it as another ref, although right now I'm a bit puzzled as to what the book actually is.
- Regarding the picture, it's almost certainly copyrighted so can't be used, plus it couldn't be used under Fair Use as it's replaceable. Ways round this might include emailing the website asking if they (or the copyright holder) are willing to license the pic under a license acceptable to Wikipedia; or taking your own photo; or trying to find someone (from a local WikiProject perhaps?) willing to take a photo for you. --Demiurge1000 (talk) 19:41, 1 July 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks. Didn't realise you were called Worm though, Demiurge!
- I'll try and contact the copyright owner then. Still need more things out of the sources though, which is what I asked for. Rcsprinter (talk) 09:28, 2 July 2011 (UTC)
- Hi Rcsprinter123. I'm afraid I'm just enjoying the sun for the weekend, but I'll have a look at the sources you've got there and the article you're creating on Monday if you like. I'm sure there's something I can add. Scanning over the sources you've got at the moment though, they're not terrible, but not brilliant, I'd need to do some more investigation before I just said they were reliable. As for the photo, Demiurge is absolutely right, it's copyright, you can't use it - (without permission) - but check out commons. I'll suggest some other places for you to look on Monday too. WormTT · (talk) 20:50, 2 July 2011 (UTC)
- OK, see you then. Rcsprinter (talk) 09:31, 3 July 2011 (UTC)
- Lots on the talk page. WormTT · (talk) 12:06, 4 July 2011 (UTC)
- OK, see you then. Rcsprinter (talk) 09:31, 3 July 2011 (UTC)
- Hi Rcsprinter123. I'm afraid I'm just enjoying the sun for the weekend, but I'll have a look at the sources you've got there and the article you're creating on Monday if you like. I'm sure there's something I can add. Scanning over the sources you've got at the moment though, they're not terrible, but not brilliant, I'd need to do some more investigation before I just said they were reliable. As for the photo, Demiurge is absolutely right, it's copyright, you can't use it - (without permission) - but check out commons. I'll suggest some other places for you to look on Monday too. WormTT · (talk) 20:50, 2 July 2011 (UTC)
- I'll try and contact the copyright owner then. Still need more things out of the sources though, which is what I asked for. Rcsprinter (talk) 09:28, 2 July 2011 (UTC)
Talkback
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Mentor
Hi Worm that Turned,
I'm a Wikipedia newbie and am in search of a mentor for the next 6 weeks. I'm impressed by this ambassador community - so nice to have all these volunteers all over the globe. I live and work in Vancouver, BC in communications and marketing, and I'm working on my Masters in Communications and Technology through the University of Alberta. My summer course is on Wikipedia and I'm looking forward to contributing to the community. Please let me know if you're interested in taking on a mentee.
Thanks and cheers!
Stan mact (talk) 01:47, 3 July 2011 (UTC) Sylvia
Test
My test is sort of done. I was wondering if you could comment on whether or not you think I should do more work in the cleanup section. I am currently devoting more of my time at working on an overhaul of WP:X and a few pages I am working on. Ryan Vesey (talk) 18:15, 3 July 2011 (UTC)
- I think you've done enough on the cleanup section, don't worry ;) Are you happy that you'd like me to work on the answers?
- Yep, I'm good. Thanks for encouraging me to join a WikiProject. We just might get WikiProject Christianity up to a functioning state again. Ryan Vesey (talk) 18:23, 3 July 2011 (UTC)
- A couple of changes I would make to my test that you might be interested in. I am not actually changing them on the test so I don't create an edit conflict. A very similar case to number 6 can be found on The revision history of User talk:Guoguo12, my talk page, and Alzarian16's talk page. A real life example of number 7 can be found here. I also initiated a number of AFD's but did not include them such as this one, this one, and one that I did not include but only commented on. Ryan Vesey (talk) 19:58, 3 July 2011 (UTC)
- Interesting, I'll read them tomorrow. I'll also provide you with the barnstars you deserve. Congratulations on passing! WormTT · (talk) 20:08, 3 July 2011 (UTC)
- Yep, I'm good. Thanks for encouraging me to join a WikiProject. We just might get WikiProject Christianity up to a functioning state again. Ryan Vesey (talk) 18:23, 3 July 2011 (UTC)
Porchcorpter
I disagree with his earlier neutral statement; however, the comments left on his talk page were outrageous. You might want to take a look. Ryan Vesey (talk) 18:52, 3 July 2011 (UTC)
- I'm aware of them, but unfortunately felt I was not in a place to say what needed to be said (good job to Erik who did say them). I have however chatted to Porchcorpter to ensure that he knows that I respect his vote and his reasoning. WormTT · (talk) 19:02, 3 July 2011 (UTC)
Know any good WikiProjects?
I have started making a Wikipedia page purely to advertise GOOD and ACTIVE WikiProjects some users may find interesting. It’s hard for new users to find a good WikiProject. That's why I'm starting this project, to help new users find WikiProjects that are interesting and can give them a few simple jobs. At the moment, I’m looking for WikiProjects that you have been involved in which you enjoy or think new users may enjoy. To get started, all the WikiProjects need is a statement, userbox or any form of advert-so leave a message on my talk page if you have any ideas! RDN1F (talk) 19:13, 3 July 2011 (UTC)
WP:RFA2011: RfA on other Wikipedias
A detailed table and notes have now been created and posted. It compares how RfA is carried out on major Wikipedias (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish). If you feel that other important language Wikipedias should be added, please let us know. This may however depend on our/your language skills!
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Your RfA
Congrats on your 100+ ! --Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 05:49, 4 July 2011 (UTC)
- Thank you very much. Am dead chuffed! WormTT · (talk) 07:49, 4 July 2011 (UTC)
Completely new abortion proposal and mediation
In light of the seemingly endless disputes over their respective titles, a neutral mediator has crafted a proposal to rename the two major abortion articles (pro-life/anti-abortion movement, and pro-choice/abortion rights movement) to completely new names. The idea, which is located here, is currently open for opinions. As you have been a contributor in the past to at least one of the articles, your thoughts on the matter would be appreciated.
The hope is that, if a consensus can be reached on the article titles, the energy that has been spent debating the titles of the articles here and here can be better spent giving both articles some much needed improvement to their content. Please take some time to read the proposal and weigh in on the matter. Even if your opinion is simple indifference, that opinion would be valuable to have posted.
To avoid concerns that this notice might violate WP:CANVASS, this posting is being made to every non-anon editor who has edited either page (or either page's respective talk page) since 1 July 2010, irrespective of possible previous participation at the mediation page. HuskyHuskie (talk) 20:58, 4 July 2011 (UTC)
Award
Award | |
for no reason Puffin Let's talk! 12:08, 5 July 2011 (UTC) |
Why thank you! I'm the first RfA since the Wikilove feature appeared, so I have a feeling I might get a few more of these... WormTT · (talk) 08:27, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
Good job!
Wikipedia Motivation Award | ||
Good job with all the work you, Swarm, Oli/Pyfan, and Kudpung are doing on RFA reform 2011! (Oh, and have an early congratz on your to-be-successful RFA!) Reaper Eternal (talk) 17:20, 5 July 2011 (UTC) |
Thank you very much! I've only got an hour to go, and I still don't want to jinx it! WormTT · (talk) 08:25, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
Kiefer
Thanks Worm. I still believe it was right for the material to remain on the page; however, I self-reverted per the reasons cited in the history. Ryan Vesey (talk) 08:23, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- No problems Ryan. I do actually see Kiefer's point of view, it's not really useful information (and I'd even do away with the userbox for anyone), but the way he went about it was not correct. WormTT · (talk) 08:25, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
Here's one for you
The Adopt-a-user Barnstar | ||
Thank you for the considerable work you put into your adopt-a-user program. The information I learned about speedy deletion criteria was invaluable to my contributions on Wikipedia. Ryan Vesey (talk) 08:42, 6 July 2011 (UTC) |
- Aaah, barnstar craziness! That's 3 awards in the last 4 posts, how am I meant to keep up? Thanks a lot Ryan, you really didn't need any tuition from me, but I'm glad I've helped you feel more confident on the 'pedia. WormTT · (talk) 08:44, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- So, about adopting some users myself...? Ryan Vesey (talk) 08:47, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- Having got to know you, your level of competence and your temperment, I think you'd make a fine adopter, go for it. WormTT · (talk) 08:52, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- Having gone through your adoptions school, I believe it is completely unfair to any adoptee who does not go through a similar school. Do you mind if I steal your program? I will modify it as time goes on, and will probably do some modification before I begin modifying as well. Ryan Vesey (talk) 08:54, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- Please do, I stole it in the first place :D WormTT · (talk) 08:57, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- Ha, I thought I saw something about it being "ruthlessly pinched" and I guess you commented during the copyright lesson that it was stolen. Ryan Vesey (talk) 08:59, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- Not that there's a reason to, but I feel a strong urge to "sign off". It's 4 am here and I have to do truck in the morning. Stupid hour and a half edit war converted to discussion kept me up way past my bedtime. Ryan Vesey (talk) 08:59, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- Yeah, I can't claim credit for the idea or the layout, though I wrote all but 3 of the lessons, and all the tests. Best thing to do is take it, and change what you don't like :) Sleep well WormTT · (talk) 09:03, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- Please do, I stole it in the first place :D WormTT · (talk) 08:57, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- Having gone through your adoptions school, I believe it is completely unfair to any adoptee who does not go through a similar school. Do you mind if I steal your program? I will modify it as time goes on, and will probably do some modification before I begin modifying as well. Ryan Vesey (talk) 08:54, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- Having got to know you, your level of competence and your temperment, I think you'd make a fine adopter, go for it. WormTT · (talk) 08:52, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- So, about adopting some users myself...? Ryan Vesey (talk) 08:47, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
Congratulations!
Congratulations on your successful RFA! Now only the 'crat has work to do in flipping the bit! :) Reaper Eternal (talk) 10:31, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- Thank you very much! My initial reaction to your support was a "Yeah, right, chance will be a fine thing", but I'm pretty glad I was wrong. Thanks for the support :D WormTT · (talk) 10:37, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- You're welcome! I knew you would pass with flyingt colors! Reaper Eternal (talk) 12:07, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- ...and have done so. Congratulations on a strong showing. Now, get to work! –xenotalk 12:31, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- Work?!? No one mentioned work!! Cheers Xeno ;) WormTT · (talk) 12:32, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- Allow me to toss my "congratulations" in here too! Enjoy your "RfA is over" time. 28bytes (talk) 16:17, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- Thank you very much 28bytes, and thank you for your supportive email during my RfA, it really did help. WormTT · (talk) 08:31, 7 July 2011 (UTC)
☆ Congratulations! ☆
☆ New Administrator ☆ | |
Congratulations I hereby award you, Worm, for successfully becoming a new Wikipedia Administartor!
With over 120 supporters, you have got to be proud! Keep up the excellent work! You will do great as an administrator, as you have always done as an editor. -- MelbourneStar☆ (talk to me) 12:29, 6 July 2011 (UTC) |
Blimey that was fast. Did you have your finger on the trigger there? Thank you :D WormTT · (talk) 12:30, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- I had the Successful request for Admin. page under my watchlist + with the new WikiLove, I decided "hey, why not?" =) Can't believe you're administrator! I mean I can...but I can't...if that makes any sense. Again Congratulations! New privileges and a mop, will do you good. PS. If you're not too busy, can I make a big start on my User:Worm That Turned/Adopt/MelbourneStar1? Thank You -- MelbourneStar☆ (talk to me) 12:41, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- Of course you can, it's there, ready for you the moment you are ready for it :) WormTT · (talk) 12:43, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- Congrats, sounds like a fine addition to the admin corp--SPhilbrickT 13:14, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- My very best congratulations. It proves that RfA is not broken when it concerns truly deserving candidates :) Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 14:05, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- I'm glad your candidacy succeeded, welcome to the corps. I hope you have fun. -- Atama頭 17:40, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- Slightly late congrats from me too. Just think, now you can do all your great adoption work with new users - and then block them! Hahahahah! -- Boing! said Zebedee (talk) 20:38, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- Congrats from me too. –BuickCenturyDriver 02:05, 7 July 2011 (UTC)
- Yay! VERY well deserved! Cind.amuse 03:38, 7 July 2011 (UTC)
- Congrats from me too. –BuickCenturyDriver 02:05, 7 July 2011 (UTC)
- Slightly late congrats from me too. Just think, now you can do all your great adoption work with new users - and then block them! Hahahahah! -- Boing! said Zebedee (talk) 20:38, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- I'm glad your candidacy succeeded, welcome to the corps. I hope you have fun. -- Atama頭 17:40, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- My very best congratulations. It proves that RfA is not broken when it concerns truly deserving candidates :) Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 14:05, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- Congrats, sounds like a fine addition to the admin corp--SPhilbrickT 13:14, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- Of course you can, it's there, ready for you the moment you are ready for it :) WormTT · (talk) 12:43, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- Thank you all, it's an amazing feeling when so many editor that I hold in high regard not only come out to agree that I am trustworthy enough to hold the mop, but also come to my talk page to congratulate me. Now, a few individual messages!
- @Sphilbrick, I meant to say, thanks for your comments at Sandy's page, I'm sure they'll help me with building any future articles.
- @Kudpung, I really appreciate your comment at the RfA, and will be writing a little at RfA reform about my experiences (did that questionnaire thing ever go ahead?)
- @Atama, I really appreciate you showing up, since I don't edit much in the same areas as you, but whereever I've read your comments (especially at the "drama boards") I've always noted them as some of the most clueful on the encyclopedia. So, your comments really do mean a lot to me.
- @Boing, thank you especially, your comments regarding my mentoring a few months ago (when I took on a couple of editors you were involved with) really confirmed to me that I was doing the right thing, so I really apppreciate that!
- @Cindamuse, all the help you've given with a certain user really does show, he's made significant improvements and I appreciate it. I also see you were quite perceptive on me not wanting to put myself forward!
- @Pesky, thank you very much, I hope I can be the admin you thought I already was!
- Again, thank you all. I'm made up, I really am. WormTT · (talk) 08:43, 7 July 2011 (UTC)
Great Worm. :) I would also strongly suggest that you be open to recall. -Porch corpter (talk/contribs) 09:37, 7 July 2011 (UTC)
- Dya know, you're the first person to mention recall to me, which I find quite surprising due to my lack of experience. As it happens, I like the idea of recall, and will be open to it, once I choose which version. What's more, I'll go further and say that I will be willing for any future changes to the adminship role to be applied to me also, even if it does not automatically apply to current admins. (For example, if admins term length comes in for new admins but not existing admins, I will happily take on a term length) WormTT · (talk) 09:44, 7 July 2011 (UTC)
Congratulations - to you and to Wikipedia :-) I'm very pleased to see you adminified. --bonadea contributions talk 09:42, 7 July 2011 (UTC)
- Thank you very much Bonadea. I really appreciate your comment at the RfA, the skills you've mentioned are ones I've always aspired to have, though I don't remember doing them! WormTT · (talk) 10:00, 7 July 2011 (UTC)
I'm back worm!
I'm back worm! The computer rocks! (talk) 14:16, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- Welcome back Tcr! Let me know if you want to carry one with your adoption school. WormTT · (talk) 08:45, 7 July 2011 (UTC)
New tools
Hey Worm, how does it feel to be an admin? How are all the extra new tools? Would it be possible for you to email a screenshot to me so I can see what they are like? Rcsprinter (talk) 17:13, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- Heh, it just adds an extra couple options to the top of the page, makes people's names in the history look like "Example (talk | contribs | block)" rather than "Example (talk | contribs)" and adds a "(del/undel)" option to page histories. :P Reaper Eternal (talk) 20:40, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
- It feels pretty much the same as being an editor, but knowing theres over 120 editors who think I'm doing a good job is one helluva lift. I've fiddled with the new tools at the WP:New admin school and deleted a page in my webspace - it's a little overwhelming to be honest, I doubt I'll be using them much! As for what they look like, wander over to the school, it will tell you a little more. Otherwise, it's exactly as Reaper Eternal said. They're all text extras, I don't have a funky red image block button or delete button like I'd hoped ;) WormTT · (talk) 08:50, 7 July 2011 (UTC)
- Oh, shame. Should be like that. BTW, sorry for not being on much recently, I'd like to be but my internet is not working. Typing this from a different computer. Rcsprinter (talk) 14:44, 7 July 2011 (UTC)
- It feels pretty much the same as being an editor, but knowing theres over 120 editors who think I'm doing a good job is one helluva lift. I've fiddled with the new tools at the WP:New admin school and deleted a page in my webspace - it's a little overwhelming to be honest, I doubt I'll be using them much! As for what they look like, wander over to the school, it will tell you a little more. Otherwise, it's exactly as Reaper Eternal said. They're all text extras, I don't have a funky red image block button or delete button like I'd hoped ;) WormTT · (talk) 08:50, 7 July 2011 (UTC)
A cupcake for you!
You will need this for all the work needed mopping. I'm sorry that I missed your recent RfA, but congratulations are in order. Bearian (talk) 17:30, 6 July 2011 (UTC) |
Not to worry, Bearian. Thanks for the cupcake! WormTT · (talk) 10:01, 7 July 2011 (UTC)
Admin
Good job, and since you got adminship on 2-for-1 day... --The Σ talkcontribs 22:14, 6 July 2011 (UTC) I was worried wasn't going to get the t-shirt! Thanks Σ! WormTT · (talk) 08:51, 7 July 2011 (UTC)
- Congratulations on being awarded the mop! All the best Brookie :) - he's in the building somewhere! (Whisper...) 10:46, 7 July 2011 (UTC)
- Congrats. I'm sure you'll do a fine job (just don't let it distract you from articles on Cornish cuisine!). Feel free to ping me if you need anything. Best, HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 13:52, 8 July 2011 (UTC)
- Cheers HJ and Brookie, I really appreciate it :D WormTT · (talk) 14:10, 8 July 2011 (UTC)
Reichsfurst
As you can see I have successfully managed to change my name to remove the frustrating umlaut but I'm not sure how that affects our various pages.
Apparently the formatting of the web urls I've used on Elizabeth Maitland, Duchess of Lauderdale isn't satisfactory for DYK.
And, of course, congratulations on your successful RfA! Reichsfurst (talk) 07:39, 7 July 2011 (UTC)
- And much better it is too. I'll move your Adoption page accordingly :D I should have mentioned the citation template before the DYK, sorry about that, but it looks like you got your head around it very quickly. And thank you for the congrats! WormTT · (talk) 08:54, 7 July 2011 (UTC)
I must be getting old - I had of course already voted on it. Anyway, it's now been withdrawn b the candidate. --Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 15:08, 8 July 2011 (UTC)
- Indeed you must. Since we were talking about Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/E2eamon and you hadn't voted on it... *chuckle* WormTT · (talk) 15:16, 8 July 2011 (UTC)
- Oh sh**! 62 and ready for the bonfire already. --Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 03:18, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
Fixing non-free image problems
Hi again. I saw your note to Δ and just wanted to let you know about Wikipedia:Fixing non-free image problems, if you didn't already. This is a document that Ched Davis and I wrote to help people understand why a non-free image was removed from an article; Δ has been kind enough to link to it in his edit summaries. Any suggestions you have for making that doc more user-friendly and/or publicizing its existence more widely to folks to help prevent edit-warring over images would be much appreciated! Thanks, 28bytes (talk) 16:21, 8 July 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. I'll also have a read and see if I can suggest any improvements. WormTT · (talk) 18:44, 8 July 2011 (UTC)
Good luck (seriously)
I also saw your note to Δ. Kudos. (I concur that Wikipedia:Fixing non-free image problems is excellent, and deserves wider use, I'm happy to hear that Δ is linking to it.)--SPhilbrickT 17:50, 8 July 2011 (UTC)
- Like I say, I'm not going to be able to fix 2.2Mb of issues in one swoop, but I thought I might tackle the problem from a different angle, see if I can improve things bit by bit... Thanks for the note though :) WormTT · (talk) 18:45, 8 July 2011 (UTC)
NPP
NPP is still in a very sorry state. I've done my daily NPP stint today and I've warned more patrollers about wrong PRODS and CSD than I have deleted articles. I'm thinking of starting a mentorship programm for New Page Patrollers - they just don't seem to read our page at WP:NPP that Snottywong and I rewrote some while back. Would it be a good idea? Have you any advice to give me? The next step is probably going to be an RfC to make NPP a user right like reviewer. Cheers, --Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 06:10, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
Ryan Vesey has recently asked for access to AWB; however, due to his limited experience and this recent incident, reasons which made me wary of granting him access to a tool that might create a massive mess if misused, I have declined his request; Rian has invited me to ask for your opinion, though, for you have extensively worked with him since the block and he feels you should be able to offer an opinion as to his fitness to handle the tool; so, if you wish, I'd welcome a comment from you here. Thanks and cheers. Salvio Let's talk about it! 11:03, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
According to a Anon. I'm a F-ing Idiot, for not allowing Original Research into a BLP
Hey Worm! I'm having extreme difficulties with this specific anon.,User talk:94.21.194.220, on articles Zsolt Semjén & György Matolcsy. S/he keeps on adding paragraph(s) of information that have not been sourced. I have reverted them 6 times on each article (yes that is 3 times over 3RR, but I'm reverting under a 3RR Exempt: "Removal of libelous, biased, unsourced, or poorly sourced contentious material that violates the policy on biographies of living persons (BLP).")...This anon. just won't stop, and in each revert I have made, I have mentioned in the edit summary: "Unsourced - See WP:OR" and in one of the edits, the editor come accross it and has asked what "OR" means (obviously to mock me). The cherry on top is that the editor called me (excuse me for saying this) a "Fucking Idiot" (This and This) And although I have come accross in my 8 months here many rude editors, I think this one is a bit of a stretch, and really disrespectful, because I was just doing the right thing and removing unsourced (probably false..who knows) material from Wikipedia. It kind of kills me inside knowing that I can't take control of an issue and that I have to ask for an Administrators assistance, but I have run out of options. -- MelbourneStar☆ (talk to me) 13:43, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
- ...Replied -- MelbourneStar☆ (talk to me) 16:12, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
RfA voting
What we need is either a bot or a 'press button' script that can check voters for members who have registered less than 7 days (168 hours) before transclusion, blocked users, and users against whom an SPI has ever been filed. Some Wikipedias have similar feature or a 'check yo ur eligibility to vote' It is feasible here? It could be useful too if ever we introduce minima for voters.--Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 05:18, 10 July 2011 (UTC)
BTW: this is going to tank - would it not be nicer to SNOW it before it gets embarrassing? Or at least mail the user with a few supportive suggestions. --Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 06:38, 10 July 2011 (UTC)
- I'll certainly be keeping more of an eye on RfA for a while. That was closed (probably in part due to the message you left), and I've closed another today. I'm not sure how well any of the RfA reform stuff would have helped them.
- Regarding the "check your eligibility" idea, it's an interesting one. A bot could easily remove things based on criteria, and I think that a push button "check your eligibity" is a good idea in principle. However, the button is redundant without a way to enforce it (say, a bot or a software change to physically disallow editing the page). Actually... couldn't we just semi-protect RfAs as a matter of course? that would stop all IPs and non-autoconfirmed editors voting. Opinions could be added to talk page.
- I'm just curious as to the "users against whom an SPI has ever been filed", that could lead to all sorts of problems. What if the SPI is Unlikely? Or Fishing? What blocked users are transcluding? I think we've got to be careful about fixing problems that aren't there... WormTT · (talk) 09:15, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
- Semi protection only prevents for the first 4 days if the voter can make 10 quick edits somewhere. this is semi protected. On the other hand, the template that is called by the 'Nominate yourself' button at Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Nominate is not. I've also been trying to figure out how I can put that new edit notice on it, because I think that's the reason the other one is not being seen - there are two very different ways to transclude a RfA. Uhm... does all that make sense? --Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 14:37, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
- I was just thinking semi protection was a quick and easy solution :) You're right about the edit notice not being seen... I'll have a look at that. However, what you could do is change the nominate form - {{RfA/subst}} - and put a hidden comment in there using <!-- --> tags in. - Futhermore, it'd be good if the two different buttons did different things, they currently do the same thing, with different labels. WormTT · (talk) 14:54, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
- Yes, I thought about a hidden note afterwards, but I had to get some sleep. I had also noticed that the button loads the same template page. I think duff noms are relatively rare - we seem to have a spate of self-noms recently. The nomination and transclusion process is so complicated I'm surprised that the obvious NOTNOW self-noms manage to do it! We had one tank last night (3rd RfA attempt) who didn't even write a nomination statement. Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 08:21, 12 July 2011 (UTC)
- I saw it. That's 4 fails in as many days including one who hasn't edited since. Certainly makes me want to get RfA reform sorted. WormTT · (talk) 08:37, 12 July 2011 (UTC)
- We need to starty drawing up some proper drafts for proposals. I think setting a low bar for candidates is now the most urgent priority, and possibly introducing a software block for it if it persists. Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 08:54, 12 July 2011 (UTC)
- I saw it. That's 4 fails in as many days including one who hasn't edited since. Certainly makes me want to get RfA reform sorted. WormTT · (talk) 08:37, 12 July 2011 (UTC)
- Yes, I thought about a hidden note afterwards, but I had to get some sleep. I had also noticed that the button loads the same template page. I think duff noms are relatively rare - we seem to have a spate of self-noms recently. The nomination and transclusion process is so complicated I'm surprised that the obvious NOTNOW self-noms manage to do it! We had one tank last night (3rd RfA attempt) who didn't even write a nomination statement. Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 08:21, 12 July 2011 (UTC)
- I was just thinking semi protection was a quick and easy solution :) You're right about the edit notice not being seen... I'll have a look at that. However, what you could do is change the nominate form - {{RfA/subst}} - and put a hidden comment in there using <!-- --> tags in. - Futhermore, it'd be good if the two different buttons did different things, they currently do the same thing, with different labels. WormTT · (talk) 14:54, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
- Semi protection only prevents for the first 4 days if the voter can make 10 quick edits somewhere. this is semi protected. On the other hand, the template that is called by the 'Nominate yourself' button at Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Nominate is not. I've also been trying to figure out how I can put that new edit notice on it, because I think that's the reason the other one is not being seen - there are two very different ways to transclude a RfA. Uhm... does all that make sense? --Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 14:37, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
Justified edit, or retaliatory?
User:Kiefer.Wolfowitz made the following edit [6] at Denial of Death. Are articles on books which use the book itself as one of its citations OR? The user strongly opposed my RfA and seemed to reveal a strong POV in doing so. In addition externally cited material (material for which the source was not the book itself) was also removed. Seems more like this user has an axe to grind, based on his reference to schizophrenia on my RfA. An additional reason for my comment is to address a statement you made on my talk page: "What's more, the outcome of your RfA has little or no effect on anything outside of RfA, there is unlikely to be any consequences". I just get the vibe that this edit was solely made as a consequence of my RfA, from a user who really did not appreciate my request. I have contributed little to the article in question (I don't generally start/edit articles on books) , but do maintain a great interest in the book. Thanks for your feedback. --TimL (talk) 10:45, 10 July 2011 (UTC)
- Hi TimL. Looking at what happened here, I'd assume good faith and believe that Kiefer felt his edits were justified. He does appear to be helping the encyclopedia and I can certainly see his point of view that the work there is original research. The specific part of the OR policy that is salient here is WP:PRIMARY which explains that any interpretation of a primary source must be done by secondary sources, not on the encyclopedia.
- You are right in a way though, the edit is likely done solely because of your RfA - however I think the interpretation is a little off. As part of RfA, many users (myself included) do a thorough review of the candidates contributions. Some users focus on the articles the candidate has contributed to and in what state the candidate left the article. I think Kiefer looked at the article in the current form and edited it as he saw fit. He has every right to do that per WP:BOLD, and I don't believe it was retaliatory or malicious in any way.
- Whether it's justified or not... I wouldn't like to say, and would suggest taking it to the talk page of the article, discussing the matter, and perhaps bringing in a WP:3O from someone who knows a bit about the area. WormTT · (talk) 09:03, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
Backlog
There is a backlog at Wikipedia:Usernames for administrator attention and I was wondering if you could take a look at it if it is still there when you log on. Ryan Vesey (talk) 00:08, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
- Whilst that's a pity, I just don't get UAA to the extent that I could tackle a backlog, and I've got a few other things that I'm working on that I'd rather look at than learn UAA. As it happens, it looks like it's been tackled anyway, so perhaps this is moot. WormTT · (talk) 08:02, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
I'm Back
I'm back now, hope you didn't miss me too much. Jenova20 09:10, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
- Welcome back. You've missed quite a lot! Have a read of my userpage to get a flavour... ;) WormTT · (talk) 09:11, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
- Congratulations on your successful RFA! =]
- Jenova20 10:10, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
Worm?
How do you get advanced user rights? The computer rocks! (talk) 14:14, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
Question
What are user rights and am i'm ready for more? The computer rocks! (talk) 14:25, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
Admin
Go see my user page for the question. The computer rocks! (talk) 14:29, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
Afd question
Is wikipedia a vote for afd? — Preceding unsigned comment added by The computer rocks! (talk • contribs) 14:47, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
Please
Please see me at my adoption hq! :) The computer rocks! (talk) 14:53, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
What?
What happened to my adoption hq page? The computer rocks! (talk) 14:54, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
- Temporarily archived while you were away. It's still at User:Worm That Turned/Adopt/The computer rocks! WormTT · (talk) 14:55, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
Can I take a test Worm?
Test please :) The computer rocks! (talk) 14:58, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
I'm done
I'm done with my test! :) The computer rocks! (talk) 15:18, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
RfA
See this (3rd attempt). It doesn't stand a chance. Alone the nf image warning on the tp are enough. Can it be stopped before they waste their own and our time? --Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 16:46, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
Attribution
Could you check to see that I correctly attributed Thomas Bridges (Anglican missionary) in the page I am creating at User:Ryan Vesey/Missions to Patagonia? Ryan Vesey (talk) 18:02, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
- I also created attribution from one of my earliest edits. I split List of games that support Wii MotionPlus from Wii MotionPlus. Ryan Vesey (talk) 19:15, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
- Both are good. The edit summaries are the bit that really matter - and they're both correct. The attribution on the talk page is an added bonus. WormTT · (talk) 19:18, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
Trial
Any idea why this is suddenly no longer listed at WP:Cent? (see template and version history). --Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 08:50, 12 July 2011 (UTC)
- Well, I'd suggest asking Cunard - [7] - he seems to have removed it. His edit summary implies that he may have wanted to replace this with this. I can't see a reason for the removal though. WormTT · (talk) 09:00, 12 July 2011 (UTC)
- Ah, he seems to have fixed whatever he was doing. OK - I as getting worried. --Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 09:22, 12 July 2011 (UTC)
500th edit!
This is my 500th edit! The computer rocks! (talk) 15:22, 12 July 2011 (UTC)
RFA edit notice changes
Not sure that is needed as we already have Template:Editnotices/Page/Wikipedia:Requests for adminship, which is seen when editing the main RFA page. Beeblebrox (talk) 19:13, 12 July 2011 (UTC)
- True, but when setting up my RfA I didn't notice the transclusion notice, by the time a user gets to transclusion, it's often too late. I think we should be trying to catch people's attention earlier. It only shows for creation of new RfA pages, and isn't saying anything new. WormTT · (talk) 19:18, 12 July 2011 (UTC)
Test
- I took the test Worm! Please reply on my talk page when your done grading,thank you. The computer rocks! (talk) 12:06, 13 July 2011 (UTC)