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Being Indian is...

Wow, that is a really powerful piece of work. It is listening to your well-intentioned white brother try to tell you about your native spirituality. Ok, so now I'm going to actually do this, sort of though. First off, I'm not saying this is true, I am merely repeating something that was told to me by an anthropology of religion teacher (Hank Wesselman). This could be wrong--he actually says to not go repeating this to many Natives because they often get upset, but I just wanted to hear what you have to say about it. According to him, the idea of the Great Spirit was not a part of any of the diverse Native American spiritual traditions until Christian Missionaries tried to convert Natives to monotheism (he also echoed one of the statements on your list by saying that monotheism really doesn't exist, it's just polytheism with a highly centralized figure ruling over the other lower dieties). Even if this is true, you should be free to follow whatever path fullfils you most, I just wanted your opinion on that idea. Oh, there's a really good punk band called MDC that is famous for their song "John Wayne Was a Nazi" [1]. One thing I was wondering about was the true meaning of Thanksgiving, because I can think of several things that could be. What was your intention in that one? I definitely share your sentiments regarding Columbus. I printed up some flyers to put up at my school a couple years back on Columbus day, but when I got to school I realized I misspelled a word and I never put them up. I should probably do that again sometime. This last year for Columbus Day I wrote an argumentative essay on why Columbus Day shouldn't be honored for my College Comp class (the essay had to be on something current in the mainstream news media, so I used articles on the protests in Denver to justify my writing about it). My teacher is using it as an example this semester for other students, which made me happy, since I get to not only feel good about my writing but know that my political ideas are getting spread around to others. I was also thinking of trying to organize an alternative Thanksgiving type of thing some year, complete with a tofurkey dinner (because you have to enjoy yourself) and some form of public protest, not sure what though. Any ideas? The Ungovernable Force 06:37, 25 May 2006 (UTC)

Being Native American in the XXI Century is...

...challenging, from what I can see :) May I ask about the "living on borrowed time after your 44th birthday" line? Please don't tell me that's the life expectancy in the 21st century for a Native American?! --kingboyk 10:11, 25 May 2006 (UTC)

That's what I'd guess, based on the poverty of Native Americans. If I remember correctly they are the most economically disadvandaged racial/ethnic group in America (then again, to lump all Natives as one race or ethnic group probably isn't that correct, just like lumping all people from Latin America together isn't very smart, but that's the most convenient thing I can think of in my current sleep deprived state--3:16 am my time, I really need to stop staying up so late on wikipedia). The Ungovernable Force 10:27, 25 May 2006 (UTC)

Status

Thank you for such a kind, beautiful message! --Merovingian {T C @} 23:20, 25 May 2006 (UTC)

ESP/Alerts

Hi. I'm just letting you know that I have removed Katefan0 from the Esperanza alerts because she will not be returning for personal reasons and did not leave because of community pressures. Perhaps if you e-mail her she will choose to share her reasoning with you. Again, thanks for your quick response to the alerts page. -JCarriker 00:59, 26 May 2006 (UTC)

Military history WikiProject Newsletter - Issue III - May 2006

The May 2006 issue of the Military history WikiProject newsletter has been published. You may read the newsletter, change the format in which future issues will be delivered to you, or unsubscribe from this notification by following the link. Thank you. —ERcheck @ 01:06, 26 May 2006 (UTC)

Wikihalo

Blnguyen | Have your say!!! 06:18, 26 May 2006 (UTC)

I've commented. I am not sure I support the award itself but I can't think of any wikipedian more angelic than our dear Phaedriel! ++Lar: t/c 20:53, 27 May 2006 (UTC)

My thoughts were in line with Lar's. Sharon is certainly deserving of the award, but I'm uneasy at the process. I'd prefer it if we could send her a big bunch of flowers instead :) Failing that - impractical for obvious reasons - let's just say you're really valued around here Phaedriel and you make this is a brighter, happier place! --kingboyk 21:53, 27 May 2006 (UTC)

BOPP'D!

Cchan199206 has bopped you on the top with a mop! Bops promote not only WikiLove, but also steady loss of brain cells! Hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the Moppage by bopping someone else, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend, and help the chief Mop achieve his goal of world domination. And to spread the Moppage, just use {{subst:User:Master of Puppets/Bop|<you>}} replacing <you> with your username. Happy editing! ~Chris {^t_c^e_@} 16:45, 26 May 2006 (UTC)

Hello

Dakota ~ has smiled at you! Smiles promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by smiling to someone else, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Smile to others by adding {{subst:smile}}, {{subst:smile2}} or {{subst:smile3}} to their talk pages. Happy editing!

Tone's RfA thanks

Dear Phaedriel — Thank you for your support on my recent RfA. It succeeded with a final tally of 46/2/3 so now I am an administrator. I'll be taking things slowly at first and getting used to the new tools, but please let me know if there's any anything I can help you with in the future. And please correct me, if you spot I make a mistake. Thank you again. --Tone 23:57, 26 May 2006 (UTC))

Your letter

Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, and thank you. God bless you. Linuxbeak (drop me a line) 02:38, 28 May 2006 (UTC)

Civility noticeboard

Hi, Phaedriel. I don't know if you happened to notice that my "delete" argument on Miscellany for deletion/Wikipedia:Civility noticeboard was by way of being a reply to your "keep" (immediately above), or whether you'd like to respond to it? Best, Bishonen | talk 10:35, 28 May 2006 (UTC).

Hey

Hey =) I've been going through the same inner debate: I have so much going on in my life, and I'm not sure I have enough time for Wikipedia. I'm sure I'll be coming back to it though, but you never know :) We all love you! — Deckiller 13:28, 28 May 2006 (UTC)

Thank you for your nomination and comments in Lar's RfA!

We are here to build an encyclopedia!	Hi Phaedriel, and thank you for your nomination and thoughtful comments in my request for adminship! With a final tally of (109/5/1), I have been entrusted with adminship. It's been several weeks since the conclusion of the process, so hopefully you've had a chance to see me in action. Please let me know what you think! Thanks again! ++Lar: t/c 03:25, 28 May 2006 (UTC)
	Adverts: Like The Beatles?... Like LEGO?... In a WikiProject that classifies articles?... Are you an accountable admin?...

Nooo!

No! Please don't go away.. Linuxbeak (drop me a line) 20:09, 28 May 2006 (UTC)

Ditto to that. I don't blame you, since I haven't stuck my neck out as much as you have, but it is awful that Brandt is going to win. Best of luck to you regardless of your decision. --rogerd 20:27, 28 May 2006 (UTC)

NO! Don't leave, you contribute so much to Wikipedia! Karrmann 00:09, 29 May 2006 (UTC)

I too would be disappointed to see you leave the 'pedia permanently. Hope your break goes well. Tijuana Brass^E@ 18:08, 31 May 2006 (UTC)

Best of luck

Sharon,

Best of luck in your contemplation. May the sun shine down upon you and your weather be peaceful as you look within yourself and decide what is best for you, and you alone.

EWS23 | (Leave me a message!) 20:19, 28 May 2006 (UTC)

Dear Sharon

This project would suffer a great loss should you choose to go, but no matter what you decide, you can always count on my support, along with that of countless other Wikipedians you've inspired. Good luck over the next few days, and take care, okay? Regards, Sango123 (e) 00:53, 29 May 2006 (UTC)

Will (^E_@) T has smiled at you! Smiles promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by smiling to someone else, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Smile to others by adding {{subst:smile}}, {{subst:smile2}} or {{subst:smile3}} to their talk pages. Happy editing!

. Hope you come back. Will (^E_@) T 09:46, 29 May 2006 (UTC)

Same here. Sharon, I want you to E-mail me if you need to talk about anything. You can also visit us at Esperanza and we will be glad to assist you. --Pilot|guy 16:56, 29 May 2006 (UTC)

File:Esperanza.Fhloston.jpg

stressed? come visit Esperanza

Ya know...

Let this be the reminder..

Ya know, I wise person once told me:

"I know the old saying is if you love somebody, set them free, but it is in my nature to always fight to keep what I love."

Well, I came back today to say the same to you. Wikipedia needs people like you, its what makes this place a so much happier enviorment. Although it may not seem like it right now, everyone would be devestated if you decided to leave the project. Please reconsider your descision to leave altogether. If you decide to leave, I truly support your choice and will defend it to the best of my ability. There are a lot of nasty people on Wikipedia. The best thing we can do is to either try to encourage them to be nicer or ignore them altogther. I prefer the latter ;-) And this is coming from someone who was tormented since December, had his page vandalized, was wiki-stalked and ultimately left because he took things to harshly. I would hate for anything like that to happen to you..

Take care Sharon and keep in touch with me -- Moe ε 18:37, 29 May 2006 (UTC)

I concur with what Moe said. It would be awful to lose a great contributor *and* person like you due to some misfit's antics. It's your decision, of course, and I can see it's not an easy one. Either way, please stay in contact; you know how to e-mail me. =] Take care, —Nightstallion (?) 10:09, 30 May 2006 (UTC)

I want to echo what Moe and Nighstallion have said - you would be sorely missed here if you were to leave. I'm sorry that someone's comments have made you think about leaving - they have no right to do that. You are a fabulous editor and an even more fabulous person. -- Natalya 23:32, 30 May 2006 (UTC)

Blnguyen's RfA

File:Atlanticpuffin4.jpg

Hello Sharon. Thank you for your wiki-loving support and pre-encouragement at request for adminship which ended at the overwhelming and flattering result of (160/1/0), and leaves me in a position of having to live up to a high standard of community expectation. If you need any admin assistance, feel free to ask me, and naturally, if I make any procedural mistakes, feel free to point them out and I look forward to working with you in the future, and wish you personal strength and courage in this difficult time. Blnguyen | Have your say!!! 06:36, 30 May 2006 (UTC)

Solidarity

Just wanted to drop you a note of solidarity in the current mess. Guettarda 16:31, 31 May 2006 (UTC)

• Likewise. Do what you have to do -- your peace of mind in the real world is what's important. --Marysunshine 23:32, 31 May 2006 (UTC)

Don't leave!

Can I bribe you back with a new Ford Mustang?

Don't leave Wikipedia Phaedriel just because someone was acting ass towards you. If I would have don it, I would have left when Orphan1 dicrimated me by my young age, or when anons would vandalize my userpage because I reverted their vandalism to the Miles "Tails" Prower page. Overall, what I am trying to say is that I have had to run in with the occasional jerk, but I didn't let it hamper my spirit, and it didn't drive me away from Wikipedia, because I have run in to many jerks, but I'm stillediting. YOu should too, don't let someone's jerkiness stop you from editing, You're a sweet girl and it would bad to see you go. Karrmann 00:46, 1 June 2006 (UTC)

You will be missed. --Cyde↔Weys 14:52, 1 June 2006 (UTC)

Don't leave, don't let those assholes like that idiot stalker and Brandt let you down. You can fight it. Thanks Jaranda ^{wat's sup} 20:59, 1 June 2006 (UTC)

Dear Phaedriel, I don't know that I ever came across you, so I can't say that I'll miss you, but I read your beautiful message of support for Kate, and realized that you're one of the Wikipedians we need. I don't want to put pressure on you, and of course you must make your own decisions, but know at least that your return would be very very much welcomed. AnnH ♫ 07:55, 2 June 2006 (UTC)

Sorry to hear you go. Please reconsider leaving. Anonymous_anonymous_Have a Nice Day 14:00, 2 June 2006 (UTC)

Dear Phaedriel, sometimes the Wiki can be a very nasty place, and it seems like you've gotten more than your share of abuse. Listen to yourself and do what feels right for you. That's the only thing important. But if you leave, please remember that many of us respect you as a very fine asset to this community. I've often been impressed by the kindness and tolerance you've shown to others. Godspeed. Valentinian ^(talk) 20:13, 2 June 2006 (UTC)

HQITWS is back!

With my virus gone, HQITWS is back! Spawn Man 22:55, 1 June 2006 (UTC)

What the heck? I thought I was the one leaving??! You can't possibly leave!! We've all been stalked at one point or another (me cause I'm just so attractive!), but please don't go! I'm saddened to see the blanked user page of yours where a proud eagle was once errected! Take time out ( I actually don't know why or what for you left...), but please do come back! I have had a bad time on here lately & I need a friend to walk me through. Your departure is the last thing I want. Besides, you're nearly at the top of the quiz board! Spawn Babe. P.S. live longer & stronger & carry a tazer around with you if you feel you're being stalked. Hope this helps at all....

A haiku of thanks (and still hoping you'll be back)

Thanks for your support

In my RfA, which passed!

Wise I'll try to be.

You are such a lovely editor, Phaedriel, and your support is very special to have. I really do hope you come back to Wikipedia, but either way, want to make sure you know that I appreicate it!

-- Natalya 04:20, 3 June 2006 (UTC)

My RfA

Thank you for the trust that you had in me when you supported my Request for Adminship. The nomination ended successfully and I am actually overwhelmed by the support that I received. Thanks again! -- Kim van der Linde ^{at venus} 06:51, 3 June 2006 (UTC)

Yay!

The update to your user page certainly made my day. :) Welcome back, Sharon! Cheers, Sango123 15:39, 3 June 2006 (UTC)

It made my day too, at the end of a very sad wiki-week. It raises the proportion of decent people at Wikipedia. AnnH ♫ 15:41, 3 June 2006 (UTC)

I grow ever more impressed with you Sharon. This hasn't been a pleasant place at all recently, but your strength, courage and warmth will go a long way towards making it better. --kingboyk 15:52, 3 June 2006 (UTC)

Really glad to see you back. Guettarda 18:00, 3 June 2006 (UTC)

I don't know you personally, but please keep shining light into Wikipedia! :-) This past week (indeed this year) has clearly been sobering. Yet moments like these resolve many to persevere. Damn it, this calls for generic template time! SoLando (Talk) 18:09, 3 June 2006 (UTC)

SoLando has smiled at you! Smiles promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by smiling to someone else, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Smile to others by adding {{subst:smile}}, {{subst:smile2}} or {{subst:smile3}} to their talk page with a friendly message. Happy editing!

We're all very happy you're back...I really don't know what to say, words fail me. Welcome back, Sharon. :o) EWS23 (Leave me a message!) 18:12, 3 June 2006 (UTC)

It's really nice to see you back. It would feel somehow empty without you here... --Tone 18:33, 3 June 2006 (UTC)

I don't know you either, but, honestly, everyone else seemed to be down when you were gone. Welcome back and hope the badness is over and behind you. -- Samir धर्म 18:47, 3 June 2006 (UTC)

Welcome back :)--JoanneB 20:58, 3 June 2006 (UTC)

Welcome back! Karrmann 21:36, 3 June 2006 (UTC)

Welcome back! Remember that what does not break you only makes you stronger :) Valentinian ^(talk) 22:00, 3 June 2006 (UTC)

Hmm... I wish I had something classy and inspiring to say right now, but I don't, so... I guess "Welcome back!" will do! Titoxd^{(?!? - help us)} 00:04, 4 June 2006 (UTC)

Welcome back :) Will (^E_@) T 00:51, 4 June 2006 (UTC)

YAY indeed!!! My face brightened so much to see that you returned - I am glad that have done so! -- Natalya 19:16, 4 June 2006 (UTC)

Another voice in the chorus, another pair of feet in the happy happy dance chorus line. ++Lar: t/c 19:42, 4 June 2006 (UTC)

Very happy and relieved to see you back Phaedriel. You've brightened up the day with your strength and courage. Blnguyen | Have your say!!! 00:47, 6 June 2006 (UTC).

Welcome back!

;-) Glad to see your back Phaedriel. I came back that one day to leave you a few kind words and to hope to God that you would return. I thank you for returning as it was a very sad week indeed on Wikipedia whenever you left. I'm about to post a message on my userpage about my Wikipedia status and what I've been doing while I've been gone. I am super excited about your return and hope to speak with you again. Cheers! Moe ε 21:56, 3 June 2006 (UTC)

Indeed, I'm glad you stuck around too... I was near to lose hope myself. It begins to feel like all the decent hearted folks are leaving, sometimes.

A picture and a poem.

--Aaron Walden 22:03, 3 June 2006 (UTC)

The day is brighter

You came back. Hope you stay, you have lots of friends here. .--Dakota ~ 16:04, 4 June 2006 (UTC)

Very happy to see you back in action. =] —Nightstallion (?) 18:33, 4 June 2006 (UTC)

Likewise :) --Pilot|guy ^{(roger that)} 18:43, 4 June 2006 (UTC)

Do not stand at my grave and weep

Lovely poem, but aren't the two last lines supposed to be:

Do not stand at my grave and cry,

I am not there; I did not die.

See here. Cheers. (And welcome back, again.) AnnH ♫ 19:35, 4 June 2006 (UTC)

Pathetic MGTOW morons

Now they've posted your picture, and said some nasty things about you.  :( --Merovingian {T C @} 19:52, 4 June 2006 (UTC)

Here it is, but you have to register first. A friend of mine is currently there, keeping a low profile. That's how I'm getting wind of all this. --Merovingian {T C @} 20:04, 4 June 2006 (UTC)

Welcome!

Welcome back! Anonymous_anonymous_Have a Nice Day 20:14, 4 June 2006 (UTC)

A funny thing about horoscopes.

Mine says every couple of weeks that luck brings a "K" name. Guess you're rather lucky then.Will (^E_@) T 21:40, 4 June 2006 (UTC)

You deserve it

The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar For consistently having incredible reserves of kindness and patience towards all, I award you with this nifty little star. --Merovingian {T C @} 00:14, 5 June 2006 (UTC)

Yes I did

Hi, Phaedriel. I did indeed receive your e-mail, and will reply when I get time. Thanks. And once again — it's good to see you back. Cheers. AnnH ♫ 12:58, 5 June 2006 (UTC)

You have a beautiful user page

And I'm not referring to the pink background, that's ... to each their own. I'm referring to the wonderful, sad, joyful, hopeful articles. Very well done, true pleasure to read, enough that I want to tell you so. Of course that makes it hard to believe that you graduated school and were unable to read a sixth grade textbook. Let me see your artistic license there. All right, papers in good order, move along. AnonEMouse ^(squeak) 13:43, 5 June 2006 (UTC)

Had to second this notion -- just stumbled across you here. Sorry I didn't encounter you before you left -- your attitude is definitely one we need to keep around here! Glad you're staying with us! — Catherine\^talk 23:19, 5 June 2006 (UTC)

Thank you and I'm sorry

First of all let me thank you for your overly fairminded response to the mgtow issue.

Secondly, let me apologize for the behavior of others who have a difficult time seeing any issue as non-personal.

Agian, thank you and I hope said "actions of others" have not caused anything more than a passing aggravation.

Osmod 14:43, 5 June 2006 (UTC)

You've got mail.--Dakota ~ 22:06, 5 June 2006 (UTC)

re:My friend

Oh Phaedriel, you make me blush everytime I read your comments on me :p Hey, mistletoe? Its June, not Christmas! Oh well, *kisses*

I'm very honored to be a friend to you as well and I should be the one thanking you. You are my inspiration to return to Wikipedia this time. Cheers, and please, never loose Hope again. ;-) The King of Kings 23:11, 5 June 2006 (UTC) <-- Yes, its Moe testing out his new signature to see what people think. ;-)

Evil!

MUAHAHAHA

Here is an 6/6/6, aka Evil Day, greeting for you friend. These type of messages promote WikiLove in an unknown way. Spread this evil love to others by making a derivative work of this... Or another evil something that is flowing about. The King of Kings 20:31, 6 June 2006 (UTC)

Back

Hi. I just wanted to say that I'm so happy to see that you're back on wikipedia. This might sound weird, seeing as we've never spoken before, but you're one of my favourite users, and it would have been terrible to loose you from this project. I'm only sorry that I didn't see that you were thinking of leaving sooner, so I could have left this message when it really counted. Anyway, if you ever feel down again, I'm always avalible to talk.

Yours The Halo (talk) 23:56, 5 June 2006 (UTC)

Welcome back from me as well, and thank you for the nice email in this bad time in wikipedia. Yours Truly Jaranda ^{wat's sup} 01:58, 6 June 2006 (UTC)

Nice userpage!

Quick question: you use both "Indian" and "Native American" on your page - which do you prefer? Also, how do you feel about mascots like the Conard Chieftains? I've heard a lot of second-hand complaints from American Indians (my preferred usage) about such names, but I've never had a chance to ask an Indians personally. Thanks, Λυδαcιτγ^{(TheJabberwock)} 03:40, 6 June 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for the reply! I definitely agree that the sentiment is important. So, I guess clarity is best. In fact, if we are going to group people in terms of skin color, "white", "black", "brown", "yellow" and "red" would be the most accurate. Still, I can't see those terms becoming politically correct anytime soon.

In fact, the same principle applies to the mascots. If we apply WP:AGF to real life, we have to assume that schools choose those names because they admire the Indian reputation, and want their teams to show the bravery that characterizes/characterized an Indian brave. So in fact the Indian mascots can be something to be proud of! Of course, there's also the ruthless and bloodthirsty sterotype to worry about.

Thanks for asking about an RfA, but, despite my userbox, I don't want one just yet. See you around, Λυδαcιτγ 23:52, 19 June 2006 (UTC)

Great edit

I really liked your edit to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/MGTOW. Thanks. I found your user page very interesting and moving too. --Guinnog 19:06, 6 June 2006 (UTC)

Hi!

Thanks Anonymous_anonymous_Have a Nice Day 19:24, 6 June 2006 (UTC)

Welcome back!

I'm soo happy you decided to come back! I'm also a lil' bit big headed knowing that I helped make that decision... I hope you're safe & well & that this stalker isn't bothering you any longer, (or that your bf made him an "offer" he couldn't refuse!).

It can be pretty scarely being a woman out there in this modern world. Women are like dazzling flowers that need every bit of care to blossom. Too often, & too sadly, women are left abandoned & scared. Pretty soon they get attacked by aphids or sat on by a really big labrador. What results is a big upheavel.

As I said it is pretty scarey, the big wide world & you need the right soil & gardner. The world is never as big when you're in it with someone else who loves you & cares for you. Seeing as how we all love you here at wikipedia, (probably debated, but still none more than me), don't feel like you're alone or abandoned in a big garden of aphids. I've had a bad time lately, with my mum in hospital & a huge virus, so I've been alone. But with a bit of help I got through it. So if you feel like you need a ladybug to take away the aphids or some fertilizer (only $14.95 per bag at 4 Square!!!) to keep you going, my talk page is only a few kilobytes thatta way...

Have an extremely nice day & please do drop by my talk. Love, Spawn Babe (Talk page is thissa way!!!). P.S. You'll have to tell me if that array of metaphors & proverbs up there made any sense... :)

I just checked here and it cheers me no end to see you have a userpage again. Welcome back! I cannot say it loud enough, its great to have you back with us Phaedriel (congrats to Spawn Man for helping out :) ), I too hope you have no more problems with the stalker and Daniel (he defiles my good name! :P) Brandt nonsense. Kind regards -- Banes 15:34, 7 June 2006 (UTC)

Thank you Phaedriel! Its great to be back, and we've all missed you too. *Passes around drinks* All the best *hugs* -- Banes 19:13, 7 June 2006 (UTC)

Hope you are feeling better after your wikiholiday. :)

Hello

Bhadani has smiled at you! Smiles promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by smiling to someone else, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Smile to others by adding {{subst:smile}}, {{subst:smile2}} or {{subst:smile3}} to their talk pages. Happy editing!

--Bhadani 13:43, 8 June 2006 (UTC)

Thanks and welcome back

I came back from a wikibreak to find your very kind note and hug - thank you, it was much appreciated. I now return the hug to you! KillerChihuahua^?!? 11:13, 9 June 2006 (UTC)

designing my userpage

You popped up on my watchlist when you joined WikiProject Oklahoma, and after reading your userpage (and looking at your work), I'm very impressed. If your offer is still open, I'd love to have mine redesigned. May the Wiki be with you--ragesoss 01:43, 10 June 2006 (UTC)

Sounds great!--ragesoss 01:58, 10 June 2006 (UTC)

OK, I'll bite...

I am intrigued. I would like you to redesign my userpage, which looks like it was written by a bear. I am so clueless in all this |- and {{{{{1}}}}} mumbo-jumbo... I ended up ripping apart some userboxes and redoing them manually to fit my needs. I have some changes I already planned for when I am promoted in four hours or so, but otherwise, the page needs serious help. Are you up the challenge? - CrazyRussian talk/contribs/email 01:12, 13 June 2006 (UTC)

Yello?? - CrazyRussian talk/email 19:36, 19 June 2006 (UTC)

CrazyRussian's RfA

File:Motherussia.jpg

Hello Phaedriel, and thank you for your support at my request for adminship, which ended with an awe-inspiring 86/1/2 result. I plan to do much with my shiny new tools - but I'll start slow and learn the ropes at first. Please deluge me with assignments and requests - I enjoy helping out. For Mother Russia!! - CrazyRussian talk/contribs/email 05:43, 13 June 2006 (UTC)

OK Portal

Hi. I see you created the Oklahoma portal. It looks very nice. You probably don't recall, but we crossed paths before concerning a movie article. I mainly work on Scouting articles. I created and maintain the Scouting portal and Scouting project. The portal is a Featured Portal. I wish you well on your portal and think it could be a Featured Portal too. Consider submitting it. If you do, let me know so I can vote for it. Rlevse 13:24, 13 June 2006 (UTC)

• No problem. Let me know when you want me to look at it. Rlevse 20:29, 15 June 2006 (UTC)

Wikimania

Hey, Phaedriel!

Will you be online later? Sam Klein and I talked on the phone last night regarding Wikimania, and I was wondering if you would be interested helping in designing posters and web pages. Talk to me when you can! Linuxbeak (AAAA!) 13:37, 13 June 2006 (UTC)

Pax tecum

I'm glad you're back. Don't let the jackasses prevail: we're all better and better off with you around. Geogre 17:32, 13 June 2006 (UTC)

Thanks Sharon

Dear Sharon, thanks so much for your support during my recent successful request for adminship. You're such a special personality here on Wikipedia, and you bring such a positive attitude to everything you do. I've really enjoyed getting to know you. If there's anything I can do from an administrative standpoint, just send me a talk page message or e-mail me. Take care -- Samir धर्म 04:36, 15 June 2006 (UTC)

Star

Thanks very much for the star. It's a bit daunting to be the first recipient. Regards and take care, Blnguyen | Have your say!!! 04:40, 15 June 2006 (UTC).

Hi there

I was wondering if you could help me with something, if it's ok. Can you show me how to make my signature better, like making it include a link to my talk page? Thanks. Josie the pussy cat 23:37, 15 June 2006 (UTC)

no particular reason

For the angel with a big heart... ++Lar: t/c 02:30, 16 June 2006 (UTC) (and thank you Kylu for the image. )

which isn't rendering for me right now for some reason... oops. Take the size off to see if that helps. ++Lar: t/c 12:12, 16 June 2006 (UTC)

Why didn't I get one? --kingboyk 12:37, 16 June 2006 (UTC)

Um, because you're not particularly angelic, you devil you... Don't worry, you'll get what you have coming to you. You just got another barnstar after all. ++Lar: t/c 12:46, 16 June 2006 (UTC)

Phaedriel.

Hello, Phaedriel. Let's me introduce about me. My name is Daniel. I just found that you have many friends in Wikipedia. For me, I have 6 friends in Wikipedia include Moe Epsilon. In last week, I made a friend with Moe Epsilon. So, let's me know If you could make a friend with me in Wikipedia. Because I like to communicate with other Wikipedian. Anyways, Could you send me message? Cheers~!! *~Daniel~* 03:27, 16 June 2006 (UTC)

New Wikiproject

Hello, I am Thetruthbelow. I was recommeded to ask you by Moe Epsilon to join a new Wikiproject I am starting called "The User Page Design Committee". We will assist users in creating a great user page, and will have many great features. As of now, the Founders are, if you choose to join, yourself, GeorgeMoney, Sango 123, Scepter, and Moe Epsilon. I will create the page, but then feel free to edit it. Thanks, Thetruthbelow 21:39, 16 June 2006 (UTC)

Made Wikiproject

I have just started the Wikiproject here. It is right here, and I would appreciate any work on it or the subpages that you do. Thanks, Thetruthbelow 22:31, 16 June 2006 (UTC)

It is really a rough draft so make as many changes as you want.

Star

Thank you for the wonderful Star. I feel honored and will treasure it always. I will place it in a speacial place. You really made my day. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Marine 69-71 (talk • contribs) 23:37, 15 June 2006 (UTC)

Userpage

Hey Phaedriel, I noticed you wrote on your userpage that you like to design userpages, and mine is pretty ugly, so I was wondering if you'd be interested in a redesign? CanadianCaesar Cæsar is turn’d to hear 00:33, 17 June 2006 (UTC)

DVD+R/W's RfA

Thank you for your support in my RfA, which ended with the result of (74/0/0). If there is anything I can help with feel free to ask. Also, if there is anything I am doing wrong, please point that out as well. I look forward to working with you in the future. Highest regards, DVD+ R/W 01:28, 17 June 2006 (UTC)

Star

It brightened my day in a very nice way. Thanks so very much. ᎦᎵᎡᎵᎩ (I am truly grateful). --Aaron Walden 12:36, 18 June 2006 (UTC)

Thank You Sharon

It came at a really good time and thank you so much for thinking of me. You truly are a special person. I am proud to call you a friend. --Dakota ~ 02:34, 19 June 2006 (UTC)

RfA thanks!

File:FA-22 Raptor.jpg

Thanks for voting! Hello Phaedriel, and thank you so much for voting in my recent RfA. I am pleased to inform you that it passed with a final tally of (119/1/3), into the WP:100, so I have now been cleared for adminship and will soon be soaring above the clouds. I was overjoyed, shocked, and humbled by the tally, and, most importantly, all the support. Thank you. If there is ever anything you need, you know where you can find me. Take care.

Your kind words meant the world to me. Thank you so much. --Pilot|guy 22:29, 19 June 2006 (UTC)

WOW! She's beautiful

Thank you, thank you so much. You're such an asset to this project! You rule!! - CrazyRussian talk/email 00:47, 20 June 2006 (UTC)

Isn't she just so nice to everyone? We need more Wikipedians like her. :) — Nathan ^(talk) 01:08, 20 June 2006 (UTC)

Userpage

If you could please (no rush) poke around my userpage and clean it up here and there, please feel free. It really needs fine-tuning. I'm sure I can find some cookies, cake or maybe even frozen yoghurt to bribe you with ;)

I can wait. I'll just take a number... *picks up number, sees irrational number, wonders how that got there & who's been playing with the take-a-number machine*

I send a hug in advance. Thanks.

Also, you seem like a really nice person; I look forward to working with you in WP:UPH (that is, if you'll join us)! — Nathan ^(talk) 01:15, 20 June 2006 (UTC)

I'm wondering if throwing the user-infobox in a separate page would improve my userpage's layout. — Nathan ^(talk) 06:57, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

Thanks a million!

Well, one door closes and another will open, so it all works out in the end. Really appreciate the kind comments from you...you're simply top-notch!--MONGO 04:03, 20 June 2006 (UTC)

Asimov

Funny one that you picked... almost an appropriate novel for being an admin on wikipedia :)

"Against ignorance the gods themselves contend in vain."

Yeah, I've read it, many times. I guess .. umm.. we should forget about that one. joshbuddy, talk 13:22, 20 June 2006 (UTC)

Some Small Help

Hi, I'm wondering if you can help with something - its really quite small. On my userpage I recently added 2 boxes (under the heading "Pages I've Started") showing things I've created. I wanted to know how to make both boxes have an equal width - thats it. Also, if you have any tips for me about sprucing up my userpage, please tell me. Many thanks, Nesher 15:33, 20 June 2006 (UTC)

PS: Great user page!

Thank you very much :) Nesher. I'm most impressed - and how did you get manage to widen the width between the lines (when editing)?

Great work on my userpage

I like it a lot. I may play around with the colors a bit, but overall it's wonderful. Thanks!--ragesoss 18:36, 20 June 2006 (UTC)

Project Newsletter

It seems to me like a good idea. It would give some sense of direction, besides keeping people reminded of the project. Maybe once a month or so? --Aaron Walden 19:16, 20 June 2006 (UTC)

WP:Beatles has had a newsletter for 2 issues, it's fun and it builds interest. Please feel free to crib from ours if its of any help (I particularly like putting the todolist into it inside show/hides)... Wikipedia:WikiProject_The_Beatles/Outreach/Newsletter will get you started. Others do most of the actual work of creation, but I deliver it every month using WP:AWB and I'd be happy to help out with getting that working right if you need it as well, just give a shout. We transclude it as delivered so it's a static copy, it's only a subpage while being edited. We have a starter template that you subst to get started writing a new issue. Hope that helps. (We cribbed a fair bit of the technique from WP:MILHIST but have deviated since then). ++Lar: t/c 19:44, 20 June 2006 (UTC)

This seems like a good plan. Let's set up a temp page and discuss things. --Aaron Walden 20:24, 21 June 2006 (UTC)

Beautiful Page

I clicked on your page when I supported Hero, and I just want to say how moved I was. Your page is absolutely beautiful! Very best wishes, Lion King 20:03, 20 June 2006 (UTC)

Urgent

Please check your e-mail right now. Bishonen | talk 23:06, 20 June 2006 (UTC).

Today's Star...

Your words to me on Today's Star are probably the kindest, most beautiful thing anyone has ever said to me on wikipedia. I can't explain to you what it means to me, especially right now, and I can barely express my gratitude to you. The best I can do is tell you how wonderful you are, what an amazing idea today's star is, and how happy I am to see you on wikipedia again.

All my thanks, always, The Halo (talk) 00:28, 21 June 2006 (UTC)

Thank you!

Wow, speaking of butterflies in the tummy -- you comments on my talk page actually made me blush! I don't feel I'm anyone to look up to around here, just another wikignome a-toiling in the shadows, but thank you nonetheless. And I'm glad you enjoyed the Duran Duran article! Please let me know if there's ever anything I can help you with. Peace, love and happy dreams to you always. — Catherine\^talk 01:11, 21 June 2006 (UTC)

Hello.

Hi again. Just thought I'd pop around your user talk to say hi since nobody likes coming to my talk page for some reason... :). Anyway, I just read that piece on what it's like being an Indian in the 21st Century or what ever the title is cause I can't remember it now.... I think it's a powerful piece, not all necessarily true all of it, but yes, mostly true. However I don't think it's very inclusive. I don't want to judge or critisize, but it really alienates people rather than bring them together. I mean, I felt sad that you thought I ("white person") was some of those things on there. I would have also felt kinda bad if my name was Smith or Jones. I mean, we don't choose those names, our parents give them to us. I'm just saying I felt somethings in there were could be concieved a bit divisive by someone who doesn't know how caring & cool you are. Even so, I was a bit hurt. Anyway, on the other hand, most of it's very true. But since my name isn't as pretty as an Indian name, could you give me an Indian name? It would make my year/month/day/hour/minute/second/milisecond (choose 1). Thanks, Spawn Man 04:42, 21 June 2006 (UTC)

Or you could ignore my talk posts like everyone else & never talk to me again. That's cool with me.... Spawn Man 00:42, 22 June 2006 (UTC)

Amazing Userpage

What an amazing userpage! Great content and great appearance! I've seen a few userpages that you've worked on and they all look amazing. If I ever get enough content to fill up mine, I'll come knocking for a favour! Good on you! Telzer 08:51, 21 June 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for your lovely response. How kind of you to take the time. I'd be honoured if you would do some polishing up of my userpage. But only if you have the time! Many thanks again and thanks for all the great positive energy. Telzer 03:26, 22 June 2006 (UTC)

R1ch4rd

Blocked and talk page protected. Thx for reporting. -- Samir धर्म 10:00, 21 June 2006 (UTC)

Always a pleasure. I can only take half the credit though (just protected the page) -- Samir धर्म 10:09, 21 June 2006 (UTC)

Are you around?

Phaedriel, it's Linuxbeak again. Are you around? Can you hop on IRC for a few moments? Linuxbeak (AAAA!) 19:36, 21 June 2006 (UTC)

Thank you my friend

Thank you very much for your message (your words are always so kind), and for your shoulder. I'm glad you got to see the subpage, and I hope you understand that I've taken it down temporarily because it's too personal to me right now for just anyone to read it. I'll put it back up someday when I'm feeling a bit better about the whole situation though (someday soon I hope), and then everyone can see how much that message and your friendship means to me.

Yours (with a big hug back), The Halo (talk) 00:25, 22 June 2006 (UTC)

Thank you for the star

What a thrill to be the lucky eighth recipient of the coveted eight-pointed star :-). I'm am happy to receive your kind words, they are truly appreciated. I'm probably not as hard working as you think I am, but we won't tell anyone ;). NoSeptember 00:31, 22 June 2006 (UTC)

She just keeps getting prettier in every photo

Amazing!  :-) Johntex\^talk 01:02, 22 June 2006 (UTC)

Seconded Obvious envy for people who look really good in pictures :p — Nathan ^(talk) 05:52, 22 June 2006 (UTC)

A hug

Isn't it so much better userboxified?

User:Nathanrdotcom/Userboxes/Hug

— Nathan ^(talk) 05:52, 22 June 2006 (UTC)

Greetings from London

Dear Phaedriel, thank you for the lovely message on my page. I meant what I said about the content of your page, and believe it or not, I have a tremendous amount of identification with what you have to say, being a Cockney. Of course I'll show you around London, the real London, were the real people of London are! And if Wembley ever gets finished (two years behind now), we will take you, where you will be with the best supporters in the world! I would love you to sort out my user page, as I really don't have a clue what I'm doing! before I discovered Wiki, I have only used computers to record music and write lyrics. So yes please, I will accept your kind invitation! Yours, most sincerely, Lion King 08:06, 22 June 2006 (UTC)

I remember I was in London this time last summer, for a grand total of about 12 hours :P — Nathan ^(talk) 05:38, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

Thank you for your kind message

Thank you for your kind words in response to my short scribbling. From reading your talk page, it seems I am only one of many to compliment you and it, so I shall restrain myself to seconding all they write above. I couldn't write it as well as they did. As to something you wrote:

My dear AnonEMouse, first of all, allow me to tell you you have one of the coolest usernames I have ever seen (you know, the kind that gives you the thought "why didn't "I" come up with it first?").

It may amuse you to see that you have been joined in that sentiment by "the sincerest form of flattery", under discussion here and here. :-) AnonEMouse ^(squeak) 12:48, 22 June 2006 (UTC)

Other Award page

There is an infomal protocol, that before an award, or star, is listed on the Wikipedia:Other awards page that it first get vetted on the Wikipedia:Barnstar and award proposals page. I went ahead and made the move for you. Please feel free to have evryone involvbed with your wikiproject comment on the award design. --evrik 15:06, 22 June 2006 (UTC)

• Anyone can add almost anything to the PUA page! Be Bold! --evrik 15:25, 22 June 2006 (UTC)

My user page

I don't have a problem with you fixing the formatting of my user page - just not the content! Thanks. --evrik 15:25, 22 June 2006 (UTC)

Another thing for you

You can have this. — Nathan ^(talk) 17:27, 22 June 2006 (UTC)

Hey ^_^

Hey Phaedriel, how's it going? I got your e-mail; I'm writing a reply :)— Deckiller 21:18, 22 June 2006 (UTC)

Thank You!

Thanks for the lovely cake. I turned 14 on June 4th, but I kept forgetting to update my page. Thank you! Karrmann 22:22, 22 June 2006 (UTC)

Question?

Hi Phaedriel, just a quick question if I may. I was just wondering what you user name meant. If it's something personal, just tell me not to ask, and I'll be happy to go any, it's just curiosity.

Hope this doesn't come across nosy or pushy in anyway, it isn't meant to be. I just wondered.

Your friend, The Halo (talk) 00:19, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

Ah, I see. I had a quick look to see if it meant something in a forgein language (the closest language I could think of was Elvish from the Lord of the Rings!), but it mostly just came up with your pages here LOL! My name, ah, now that has a bit of a story. As you may have seen on my userpage, I write (hopefully for a living one day). Anyway, I wrote a short story about a superhero once (you know how these sorts of things take your fancy, even when your 19 and shold know better ;) ), and the name of the character was The Halo. I think I picked the name for that character just 'cause it sounded cool, and no other superhero had it, but I liked it so much that I decded to use it here.

Phew! Pretty long explination, but there you go! Thanks for saying I'm an angel btw, you really are too kind....

(*hug*) The Halo (talk) 00:45, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

Back from Wikibreak

Hi Sharon! I just got back from Wikibreak and I felt like dropping you a line just to say hello. :o) I hope everything is going great for you, and I'm sure I'll talk to you again soon. EWS23 (Leave me a message!) 00:47, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

P.S.- What do you think of my new signature?

Thank you very much for the warm welcome back, dear Sharon. *hugs back* Anyway, my vacation...first and foremost, it was good to get away from the encyclopedia for a week, even though I did miss it; I should probably make myself have a mandatory vacation once every few months, just to make sure I don't burn out. Anyway, not sure how serious you were about wanting to know about my vacation, but I'm going to tell you anyway, complete with wikilinks. :oP

I went down to Portland, Oregon (via Amtrak Cascades) to visit my girlfriend and attend her commencement ceremony. I spent a week down there and we did many things including visiting the Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site, going on a yacht on the Columbia River, visiting the Tillamook Cheese Factory, camping near Garibaldi, Oregon, and playing many games of Apples to Apples, Mental Floss, and spades (in which we always defeated the opposing team). All in all it was a good trip, but I'm happy to be back in Seattle and back on Wikipedia. :o) </overlinking>

Anyway, thanks again for your reply, and always feel free to send me a message (either via my talk page or email) if you ever need support, advice, reassurance, a good conversation, a hug, a Coke, or anything else I've forgotten to list here. :o)

EWS23 (Leave me a message!) 04:33, 24 June 2006 (UTC)

Adminship

SushiGeek 00:55, 23 June 2006 (UTC) (I'll create the page after you accept the nom.)

Dude, she is already an Admin. Karrmann 01:02, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

She isn't unless I'm very much mistaken.Blnguyen | rant-line 01:03, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

No she isn't. She's not on Special:Listadmins. SushiGeek 01:15, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

My mistake. Karrmann 01:21, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

She is not an admin yet but she should be. I would be honored to nominate my friend if she wishes and nobody beats me to it.--Dakota ~ 02:51, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

I already kind-of beat you... SushiGeek 04:42, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

Phaedriel declined not long ago if I recall because she hasn't been here long enough... Just a thought... Spawn Man 04:35, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

I would agree with the idea of her being nommed for admin because (IMO) there should be more admins like her. However, that's not something I'd do myself (I think too many questions would be asked if I were to nom someone). But I agree with Lar's comments..and I'm editing my own comments way too much :P — Nathan ^(talk) 05:25, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

There is a very long list of people who have wanted to nom Phaedriel for admin, if you search in her talk page archives you'll find all of them... It is my view that adminship changes one's WP persona a bit, I would not be in a rush to wish the mop on our dear Phaedriel... SushiGeek, if I may suggest, going forward you may want to sound the candidate out first before potentially putting the candidate "on the spot" as it were. ++Lar: t/c 04:55, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

• Sure, the mop is a key part of adminship, but in my experience, people look up to administrators. So it's also about setting a good example and helping guide this site's future; two things that Phaedriel also does really well. — Deckiller 05:17, 23 June 2006 (UTC)
  • But you don't need the mop for those things, you don't need it to be kind, or to be respected, or to speak wisely about how things ought to go. I may not have been very clear... adminship often changes people, at least a little, especially if they've not been admins elsewhere, and not necessarily for the better. Further, it changes what others expect of people. Admins get asked to do things they may not wish to do, unfun things, tedious things... It also cuts into what they have time to edit, see m:namespace shift for thoughts on how your editing goes down. I don't think we should try to chivvy Phaedriel into being an admin if she doesn't want it (which she may or may not, but I suspect she, at least currently, does not). ++Lar: t/c 05:26, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

• From my experience, becoming an admin makes you become paranoid about trying to fix all of WP's problems and you then stop writing any articles. I haven't written or expanded anything in the last month. Blnguyen | rant-line 05:23, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

I echo Blnguyen's sentiments. Do think through whether you want to be a sysop or accept someone's nomination of you. It might change your personality and outlook towards Wikipedia in unexpected, non-positive ways. Kimchi.sg 14:38, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

Can we all co-nominate? I already thought she was one oO Will (message me!) 18:50, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

When I saw this, I said: what are they, crazy? She already is one. Then I checked WP:LA and to my surprise, you aren't. I can't imagine a non-admin who has shown the community that he/she can be trusted with the mop more than you. Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Phaedriel is now on my watchlist, so I hope I can be one of the first 10 supporters, but if I am away from wikipedia for a few hours when it becomes active, I will probably not be in the first 100. --rogerd 21:34, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

I was also under the impression that you are already an admin. When you are nominated, I wouldn't be surprised if you set a record for highest number of support votes. OhNoitsJamie ^Talk 22:25, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

Overwhelmed!

My dear friends Sushi, Dakota, Karrman, Lar, Bln, Tyler, Spawn babe, Nathan and Kimchi - thanks to all of you for even thinking me worthy of the buttons. To be completely honest, I've been asked about the issue many times in the last days only, and while deep down I hold no fears of the mop changing my personality, I am in two minds; a part of me feels I'm ready, while the other suggests me to wait a little longer. If you don't mind, I would like to give it a deeper thought for a few days, and in the meantime do many things I've been planning for some time (creating an Indigenous Resources Portal and, if possible, raising it to Featured standards; making the first issue of a Newsletter for Wikiproject Indigenous Peoples of North America, and creating a number of articles I've been drafting offline). I insist that I'm overwhelmed by your kindness, everybody - those of you who know me are aware that I feel uncomfortable when publicly given any sort of recognition for my modest work. But please, let's be patient - I'll let you all know my decision in a week or so. Deal, my friends? :) Big hugs to all of you! Phædriel ♥ tell me - 15:00, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

Ok, we'll be patient and wait until the biggest RfA support voting landslide in the history of Wikipedia :) — Deckiller 18:16, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

• I'd wait...there is no hurry. I would personally prefer to see you concentrate on Native American projects, than get bottled up dealing with trolls. However, if you decide to run, my vote will of course be Support. Best wishes, --MONGO 22:15, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

  She will have her very own entry on WP:200. — Nathan ^(talk) 02:15, 24 June 2006 (UTC)

I won't put any pressure on you, Phaedriel, but although I haven't yet had time to answer your kind message, I'll cetainly have time to give you a strong support when you do feel ready to go forward. In fact, I'd even come back for that if I were on a wiki-break! I'm sure you'll be a great admin. AnnH ♫ 08:34, 24 June 2006 (UTC)

100% with AnnH. If you won't to go for it Phaedriel, I'll support you all the way! If you don't we'll all still be happy. The important thing is that you feel it's right. We'll all support you either way. The Halo (talk) 09:57, 24 June 2006 (UTC)

Yeah, totally with The Halo-man. Sergeant Snopake 10:04, 24 June 2006 (UTC)

Damn. Good thing I checked the archives before I asked you myself. If you run, you have my absolute support - you're one of the few people here who can edit and stick to their principles, and you're certainly one of the nicest people around here. Werdna (talk) 13:09, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

Userpage

Wow, thanks for the new design, Phaedriel!  :-) See ya around CanadianCaesar Et tu, Brute? 03:51, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Velociraptor

I just know you want support another of my dino articles: Velociraptor, here: Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Velociraptor. You just can't resist can you? Can you? *Jedi Mind trick*. About the Indian name thing, I didn't know Indians didn't like giving out names. Just thoguht it would be an aside to what me name would be, like grumpy old one who moans like bear a lot, or something... Forget about it though, I didn't know...... Thanks, Spawn Man 04:37, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

I am in awe of you

You're just so kind to everyone! :,) Oh, I hope this doesn't come across as too weird because we've never met before, but it's just the same old story of 'you know some of the users I know' etc. Sergeant Snopake 10:12, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

I think it's the fact that you're so kind that's so amazing...when you're nominated for adminship, I will definately support you! Thanks for your kind words about my userpage, Will did it for me, so I can't take the credit. Yeah, The Halo's really having a hard time at the moment, but I'm trying my best to keep him cheerful. I'm so glad and beholden to be among your friends. *hugs* Sergeant Snopake 09:55, 24 June 2006 (UTC)

Your userpage is fantastic, you know. Such a bunch of interesting things. Sergeant Snopake 10:09, 24 June 2006 (UTC)

What can I say? I am so deeply touched by this that I am at a loss for words. I am so moved by your endless kindness, and so thankful for all that you've done for me that all I can do is give you my humble, everlasting gratitude and true friendship. Sergeant Snopake 11:04, 25 June 2006 (UTC)

Deleted sandbox page

I have deleted your sandbox page as requested. Kimchi.sg 14:34, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

Indigenous American Star

Sorry about this, but due to an edit I made to the graphic (and also to the template), the image doesn't seem to be showing up correctly in your table, and the only thing I can think to correct it would be to add in a 99px image size tag. --Aaron Walden 22:59, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for your comments on RfA

I appreciate your kind words on Requests for Adminship. :-) I have withdrawn for the time being and plan to re-apply once I've gained enough experience, and I just wanted to say thank you :-) אמר Steve Caruso _(poll) 00:54, 24 June 2006 (UTC)

User page

Hi, I was talking to Banes (talk · contribs) about stealing his user page, but he recommended that I speak with you instead... here I am, 2 months (and 4XXX edits) after registration, and I still have a very boring user page... I was just wondering if you could give me some hints about formatting them pretty frames everyone has, or if you wanted to, go ahead and make it pretty yourself... I'm not looking for anything really fancy, I haven't done much yet... thank you in advance... - Adolphus79 06:29, 24 June 2006 (UTC)

having seen the edits to this page after mine, it appears I caught you at a bad time... please feel free to leave me a note whenever you have a little extra time to look at a noob's user page... - Adolphus79 10:07, 24 June 2006 (UTC)

wewt! thank you very much... that's soo much better than what I had... I'd give you a WikiCookie, but you deseve a lot more... here's the whole dessert table! - Adolphus79 23:51, 25 June 2006 (UTC)

Hello.

*~Daniel~* has smiled at you! Smiles promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by smiling to someone else, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Smile to others by adding {{subst:smile}}, {{subst:smile2}} or {{subst:smile3}} to their talk page with a friendly message. Happy editing!

, Thank you for your message. No problem for sending me message lately. HeHe.. *~Daniel~* 06:48, 24 June 2006 (UTC)

Re:Hi, my dear Bhadani! [2]

Hello Sharon, a ton of thanks for the chocolates - I know you responded late as you were searching the best stuff for me. Thanks. You have told so many things about me - am I worthy of such praises? We all are here with a single mission - to build and continue to build and to keep the Project up-dated. BTW, the chocolates were sweet, but your words are sweeter: yes, a grain of kindness is all it takes to turn thorns into flowers! Great words indeed. And, you are looking really "academic" in your latest picture. Congrats! --Bhadani 15:12, 24 June 2006 (UTC)

Your edit count

Hi Phaedriel, someone hacked Kate's Tool, and left statements of devotion on your edit count. It reads: Phaedriel Phaedriel is SO hot! Phaedriel is hot! Phaedriel on wheels!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Phaedriel, I love you -while loading, and below your username after printing your edit count statistics. Doesn't show up every time though. Just thought you'd like to know. Best, DVD+ R/W 22:03, 24 June 2006 (UTC)

Actually, I have the same for mine (Dicklicker, and so on). I think it just shows all the accounts with the word in them, so it's not a hack. — Deckiller 22:19, 24 June 2006 (UTC)

Deckiller is just a last name I came up with for any one of my main fictional protagonists. It just sort of came out randomly. Nothing to really do with ten kills or deck burners :), although I could make it my magic: the gathering deck name. After all, my MTG deck usualy kills other MTG decks, all in the name of good fun and sport of course :). The ironic thing is that all my Deckiller characters are usually very calm ^_^ — Deckiller 22:31, 24 June 2006 (UTC)

Ahh, dungeons and dragons is great! :) Magic: The Gathering is my favorite, but I haven't played it in a few months :(. I'm also into console RPGs, like the Final Fantasy series, Xenosaga, Xenogears, and many others. — Deckiller 22:36, 24 June 2006 (UTC)

D&D rules! - Adolphus79 22:39, 24 June 2006 (UTC)

Indeed! ;) Phædriel ♥ tell me - 22:42, 24 June 2006 (UTC)

Today's Star

Umm.. hey Phaedriel. I'm really at a loss for words. About today's star, well.. I dont feel that I'm very deserving right now. I haven't been the most cheerful, loyal or bright person as of late towards anybody, although I have been pretty deep. I haven't been feeling good and have been taking it out towards the wrong people. Unfortunantly, I feel I can't accept your gift to me, I'm sorry. — The King of Kings 00:13 June 25 '06

I however, am more than willing. Deeply touched. Thank you. - brenneman ^{L} 08:42, 25 June 2006 (UTC)

Help! "Grito de Lares"

We now have somebody who wishes to change the name of The Grito de Lares to Lares Outcry. Please express your opinion here: Talk:Grito de Lares (The Cry of Lares). Thank you. Tony the Marine 00:14, 25 June 2006 (UTC)

You're so cute!

I just happened to see your picture on your userpage and felt the need to point that out. Judging from what you've written on your page, you seem like a sweetheart as well. I don't want to freak you out or make you think I'm stalking you or something, and this is pretty much a joke account anyway, but I must say that if you have a boyfriend/husband he's a pretty lucky guy. Mr. Sensible 01:23, 25 June 2006 (UTC)

Talk about things I've thought but never said... — Nathan ^(talk) _{/ 00:23, 26 June 2006 (UTC)}

Lol :) — Deckiller 01:58, 27 June 2006 (UTC)

Your signature

Your signature is attractive but either has a bug, or conflicts with firefox. The red at the end is not closing out, so the RfAs I've been viewing look like they've bled everywhere. Might be worth a look. --Peripitus (Talk) 13:25, 25 June 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for the quick reply but I've found the problem (and my ordinary spelling) I was running on the secure servers as ( at this time of night ) my ISP is usually blocked due to anon vandals. Problem does not appear on en.wikipedia.org but only via the secure server (https:secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en... ) - appears in both firefox and IE. How wierd --Peripitus (Talk) 13:44, 25 June 2006 (UTC)

My userpage looks horrible on secure.wikimedia.org; I think it has something to do with how it renders wikicode & html. — Nathan ^(talk) _{/ 00:23, 26 June 2006 (UTC)}

thanks

Hi, thanks for your note. Everything is OK, except work interfers with my time on Wikipedia.

Thanks again,

 :) Dlohcierekim 00:41, 26 June 2006 (UTC)

You R GOLD!!!!

For being beautiful inside and out, Orane awards Phaedriel the Golden Wiki award. Keep doing what u're doing.Oran e (t) (c) (e) 02:12, 26 June 2006 (UTC)

I just signed in after a busy weekend, and the first thing that greeted me was that delightful message. It was so inspiring and touching. Thank you a million times. People like you make wikipedia worth the bother.

Hey

Hey, what's up? Any big editing projects coming up for ya? — Deckiller 02:34, 26 June 2006 (UTC)

Thank you!

Thank you so much dear Phaedriel for the star! Your message came just at the right time to bring a smile to my face and brighten up an otherwise dreary day. Thank you so much for your friendship and kindness, we all love you here. *hugs* Take care :) -- Banes 06:09, 26 June 2006 (UTC)

Instead

Instead of excuse of a userpage, how about "my" userpage. There is no reason to downplay your talents either. Just a thought.--MONGO 23:17, 26 June 2006 (UTC)

I agree with Mongo :) — Deckiller 23:19, 26 June 2006 (UTC)

after what you did to my (and countless others) user page, there is no way to hide the fact that you know what you're doing... I agree also, if nothing else this is an example of what a user page should be, not an excuse! - Adolphus79 23:28, 26 June 2006 (UTC)

Ooohhhh....kay then, you've convinced me guys :) that was originally intended as nothing but a joke, but I guess it is also a display of what my bf calls my "pathological humbleness"... Kisses all three of you! Phædriel ♥ tell me - 23:33, 26 June 2006 (UTC) Btw, if you check the History, you'll see at first it said "this pathethic excuse of a userpage"! ;) XXX!

no, pathetic is what mine was before you fixed it... LOL - Adolphus79 23:39, 26 June 2006 (UTC)

Please check your email

thanks! ++Lar: t/c 00:41, 27 June 2006 (UTC)

I'm about to send one too. — Nathan ^(talk) _{/ 01:31, 27 June 2006 (UTC)}

Re: Today's Star shines upon...

Hello! Many thanks for your most unexpected and kind words! They were joyfully received over breakfast here in damp old England. Have a nice day, whatever you choose to do! :-)  (aeropagitica)  (talk)  06:23, 27 June 2006 (UTC)

3RR

Thank you for the notification. The user in question has been blocked for 24 hours. Take care -- Samir धर्म 09:23, 27 June 2006 (UTC)

For the bottom of my heart, thank you.

I just wished to thank you for your large amounts of unfailing kindness. We haven't talked before, but I have noticed how nice you are to everyone. When our mutual frien Moe was upset, you were there to comfort him. You have proved countless times how great and important you are to this project, and I wished to tell you how much I appreciate that. Thank you, Thetrutbelow 18:11, 27 June 2006 (UTC)

RFA

Adminship

I'm painfully aware of the need for more wikilove among editors and I believe in the Sanskrit adage, "Yatha Raja, Tatha praja" meaning "As the king, so the people." OK, admins are more janitors than kings but the drift is that they are the ones people look up to on WP. It is essential that people look up to the right model of behavior and I believe from the limited observation I had of you that you fit the bill to a T. Don't look at adminship as either a recognition or a burden - look at it as something that enables you to reach people more effectively. I ran into your userpage a fortnight back, had a look at your contribs and was wondering if I should offer to nominate you as I am on the lookout for nominating more model wikipedians after my successful nominations of User:Redvers and User:Ganeshk. I see that I have beaten fair and square by so many editors in the last 5 days. Not to sway you, but I feel that you shd go for adminship. Cheers, --Gurubrahma 18:33, 27 June 2006 (UTC)

Hi Phaedriel, your message was straight from the heart. We are already friends, aren't we? I understand and appreciate that you would not be in a position to accept a nom for RfA right away. Please do what you deem to be the best for you. As far as Indian culture goes, Redvers definitely has better appreciation of my culture's sensibilities than I seem to have. --Gurubrahma 05:35, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

Skynyrd Rules...

as you were... - Adolphus79 00:27, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

Once again, you amaze me with your kindness

Phaedriel, you are truly what my people the Jews call a mensch. You have once again made another editor extremly happy to be here, and I can't tell you how much your kind words ment to me. Even though you can not except my nomination now, I still want you to know that I consider you as one of the greatest people around. Whatevery you are going through right now, I hope with all of my heart that it works out for the best. I know much of the hardships of life, and I wish you and all that are involved the best of luck, health and fortune. As for the comments I made in the rfa, all of them have been proven again by your most recent message to me. I am proud to call you my friend, and I am adding you under my friends list on my user page. Phaedriel, I want you to now that your kind refusal of the rfa has instilled in me the most awestruck emotion. I feel that way because I know that you could become an admin in a second, yet you hace declined because you feel that your personal life may affect your work, once again putting the good of wikipedia before your status on wikipedia. Thank you my friend for all that you have done and continue to do. Thetrutbelow 01:25, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

I just got your email and responded. Thetrutbelow 01:56, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

Thank you so much

Dear Sharon-
Thank you so much for the honor of your "Today's Star" award. I look at the others that you have named, and I feel humbled to be listed with them. Your kindness and wisdom is an inspiration to me and many others. Thanks again for all you do on this project, and thanks for what you do in real life. I know that is one of the toughest jobs to do, and the fact that you come to wikipedia with such good humor and kindness speaks highly of your character. I see that your RfA is active, and that four of us have put the cart before the horse by showing our support before you have accepted the nom. I hope that you will accept, because if anyone should be an admin, it should be you.
Your friend,
Roger --rogerd 04:53, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

I now see from your other messages that you have decided not to accept the RfA for now, and I can certainly understand not wanting to do this right now. I hope you get things worked out. You will be in my prayers. If you would like me to, I will delete your unaccepted RfA, so the same name can be used when you do eventually decide to go for it. (I think that would be allowable). --rogerd 05:31, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

Phaedriel knows that whenever she feels she's ready, she will have my unconditional support.

Just for being you. — Nathan ^(talk) _{/ 08:33, 28 June 2006 (UTC)}

Why aren't you an admin?

See title, I'm confused. I'd be happy to nom you. ;)--Andeh 13:14, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

(Sorry for butting in). Phaedriel was very recently nominated and declined (this time) for personal reasons. I'd be delighted to support her for adminship and it's nice to see that many others feel the same. However, please remember folks: adminship is not that big a deal, and Sharon doesn't need an extra permissions bit to get love and respect around here. I'm sure she'll let us know when she's ready! Hopefully that time will be soon, but until then everyone please chill out :) --kingboyk 13:19, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

Note: Andeh removed this thread as I was replying (I got an edit conflict); I've restored it to fend off other questions on the same topic. --kingboyk 13:21, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

Thanks Kingboyk, in the future I really should read more on the previous discussions on this talk page (or is that being nosey?). Maybe we should start a list of users who want to nom Phaedriel for adminship? ;D Anyway, it's nice that Phaedriel notices my comments on RfA, I'm not out to get nominee's on RfA (which it may look like) I actually believe we need more admins, just the right type! Just encase you were bothered, I asked you why you weren't admin because I see a lot of your messages and then saw a report you made in WP:AIV made me think... she's not admin!? in shock!--Andeh 16:36, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

Andeh, are you aware of this page? NoSeptember 16:43, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

Japanese date.

The anon is basically right: the native Japanese calendar is dated by the ruling emperor, and formally we don't know who will be a ruler in, say, 2001, therefore the Japanese (name of the) date is formally unknown. I posted the question how this is handled in the corresponding artcles (Talk:Heisei & some others). `'mikka (t) 15:18, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

Holy macaroni, Batman!

You're not an admin? Your name comes up so often that I thought you were close to being a Bureaucrat! It's entirely up to you, obviously, but wow-you're not an admin?! 69.145.123.171 ^Hello! Wednesday, June 28, 2006, 17:54 (UTC)

Ha. I dunno where I got the the macaroni idea from, per se, but I use is from time to time. Beautiful, is it not? :) 69.145.123.171 ^Hello! Wednesday, June 28, 2006, 23:28 (UTC)

Oh, snap! I forgot to say thank you for the award! Many many thanks! 69.145.123.171 ^Hello! Wednesday, June 28, 2006, 23:35 (UTC)

That's what I'm here for. :) 69.145.123.171 ^Hello! Wednesday, June 28, 2006, 23:36 (UTC)

Overstating the obvious, perhaps…

…but you have the most beautiful userpage I have seen on Wikipedia, and I also don’t mean the color-coordination (althought it is very æsthetically pleasing). The depth and richness of spirit that comes through the text is both amazing and wonderful. Wikipedia and the world needs more people such as yourself. Thank you for being you. -- Avi 18:49, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

Tell him, Sharon, what you did to mine! - CrazyRussian talk/email 19:45, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

I think he can see that by himself, my dear Alex - and I'm so glad you're happy with it! ;) *Smoochs*, Phædriel ♥ tell me - 00:35, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

Rfa

Well, I know you don't want the rfa, but if you did, I think that everyone realizes how great you are and would vote for you ccording to the rfa ;). By the way, I was wondering if you got my emails, since I have been having trouble with my internet. Let me know if you haven't or have, so I can resend them to you if it didn't work the first time. Shalom, Thetrutbelow 20:55, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

Star

Why thanks! Though I am not sure if I deserve such praise. Nevertheless, you can always count on me for to help or talk about anything that I have knowledge of. Also, I am glad that you decided to return after having left a while back. Happy editing :-)!Voice-of-All 01:10, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

Yearpage vandal

Sure... That's fine. The user has made changes to categories that I don't understand as well. I just wish that editor would actually discuss this with someone. Grandmasterka 08:48, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

Done. Grandmasterka 09:20, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

Speedy deletion

Hi Phaedriel, thank you for your message and your kind words :) My current modus operandi is to delete CSD candidates only if they were tagged by another user, unless it's clearly an attack page. (I'm still a newbie admin, so I'm being extra careful.) Should I be more WP:BOLD and change this behaviour? - Tangotango 13:06, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

Okay :D Happy editing, Tangotango 13:26, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

Thank you!

Thank you very much for the revert on my userpage. :) And please let me know when you are up for RfA next (and accept!). Regards -- Banes 16:05, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

I have decided to retire

Hello Phaedriel. I just wanted to come here and thank you for everything before I retire from wikipedia. I have decided not to stay for various reasons, mostly from the past. I have seen what this place has done to people, and I have decided to not let it happen to me. I don't know if I will come back, but regardless I wanted to thank you. You were always nice to me, and for that I am forever greatful. Thank you my friend for everything. Matt B."aka" Thetruthbelow 04:41, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

P.S. Good luck with the personal *thing*.

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Thanks for your support in my RfA!

Thanks for voting! Hello Phaedriel, and thanks for your support in my recent RfA. I'm pleased to announce that it passed with a final tally of (96/0/0). I was overwhelmed by all of the nice comments and votes of confidence from everyone. I have to credit you with planting the "admin bug" in my head when you'd suggested it a few weeks prior. Your kind words are always appreciated! Thanks again, and see you around! OhNoitsJamie Talk 06:36, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

RfA

I'll do that. I thought I messed up on that date. But questions for the candidate? I coulda swore I put that one in. Aaрон Кинни (t) 12:25, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

I sincerely appreciate it. I noted in my edit summary that the difference between the time zones really confused me. But thanks again. Aaрон Кинни (t) 12:37, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

I'll wait until a later date. I don't think I am prepared for the scrutiny just yet. And if it weren't for your stopping me, I may have been "put under the microscope". Maybe I'll wait 'til I hit 4000-4500 edits. Thanks anyway. Aaрон Кинни (t) 13:17, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

Thank you for your generous words. It's a shame you didn't accept your own RfA, as I am certain it would've succeeded. Aaрон Кинни (t) 13:51, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

So many thanks

My dear Phaedriel, I am honored to have recieved your star! Thank you so much - it is a beautiful thing indeed, and I am just happy to have been able to provide you with that support, and would do it again in a heartbeat. -- Natalya 12:59, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

Kinneyboy's RFA

I'm not sure if there's a precedent for that, you'll have to ask the crats or admins or whoever does the clerical side of failed RFAs. I only closed it because AFAIK, all withdrawn RFAs must be closed. I suppose it could be possible to resue it, but I don't really know. Cheers. NSLE 13:02, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

With no votes cast, there is no reason the original page can't be used. Just blank it and start anew. For that matter, the current edits can be deleted without a problem. NoSeptember 13:27, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

For future reference, until accepted, transcluded and voted on, the RfA is not legit, doesn't get listed as an "unsuccessful RfA" and can be used again. Note this one for example (in the history you can find votes cast, since removed). I mention this because both Kinneyboy's and your own RfA are re-usable as long as you remove the votes and re-date it etc. NoSeptember 13:48, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

Oooh that's really handy to remember. The things you learn on other people's talk pages! Thanks NS... ++Lar: t/c 15:47, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

Flamenco_A_Go-Go

I noticed this new album article snooping in your contribs. I took the liberty of expanding it a bit, and then nominating it for DYK. Are you familiar with his work? ++Lar: t/c 15:46, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

RfA thanks

Dear Phaedriel (I am allowed to address you somewhat close to the same sweet way you address everybody else, right?), I must share with you that your support in my recent RfA has meant the most to me as an RfA candidate, along with that of anybody else who didn't know me that well on-wiki but nevertheless took the time to review my contributions and strengths and weaknesses as a candidate. The fact that you were willing to do this has made your support all the more valuable in my mind.

I'm pleased to announce that the RfA has passed with a final consensus of 67 supporting, 0 opposed and 0 neutral. Please let me know at my talk page any time if I can help you with any admin-related tasks (although to be fair, I'm quite sure I'll be finding your name on RfA soon enough, if you're willing), or if you have any comments on how I'm doing as an admin. Thanks again! TheProject 22:05, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

Just because

File:Unofficial Barnstar of Compassion.png For her unusually kind heart, Phaedriel is awarded the Unofficial Barnstar of Compassion.

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