User talk:PrometheusX303

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Adding Infoboxes

Thank you for your help on adding infoboxes! Also, I wasn't expecting such a speedy response, and thanks for the link to the templates. Megan102

The Mask

Hey man, do you think there's any way we could improve The Mask? I just watched that movie for the first time in a while last night and forgot how hilarious it was...

Clinevol98 21:06, 3 August 2006 (UTC)

You're not a Stargate fan, are you?

Just a guess from your username. ;) I just noticed your comment on Talk:Subway (restaurant) and decided to say hi. I too love Stargate, though my name's from Starhunter. "Sir, we can't call it the Enterprise." "Why not?" TransUtopian 03:22, 18 February 2006 (UTC)

Starhunter's not well known among my friends. I've only seen the pilot and it wasn't that good, but I like it mostly for the Kaylee on Firefly-like free spirit, spunky mechanic Percy.

As for Stargate, I love it all. Like Jack and Daniel's myriad little mannerisms with each other that guarantees enjoyment out of practically any scene they interact in. "Boy, I'd hate to be the guy that has to explain this to the president." Jack's slow stare/glare and Daniel's "surprised", guilty look. TransUtopian 14:45, 18 February 2006 (UTC)

Page reverts on Feb 22

I tried to revert edits by 212.85.15.118, not realising that they were aready taken care of. I viewed the user contibutions and clicked diff. I mistakenly thought those were the latest edits to the pages. I think I have fixed all of them. PrometheusX303 18:36, 22 February 2006 (UTC)

Re: reverts

I just noticed you cut off a bunch, and reverted. Sorry for the collateral damage. (ESkog)^(Talk) 03:57, 8 March 2006 (UTC)

It's ok then. BTW, I've done it twice today. I think I should have edited a section at a tiume instead of the whole page. Is that why it cut off? PrometheusX303 04:17, 8 March 2006 (UTC)

I don't really know what causes the problem - I know it's a fairly common thing for new editors to accidentally cut off large sections of article, and I'm not sure exactly what those have in common. If you ever figure it out, I'd be curious to know as well. (ESkog)^(Talk) 04:19, 8 March 2006 (UTC)

Some help

Hello, I read your note on my talk page about the fire article, and unfortunately it seems you cut off half of my talk page while writing the note. Please be more careful in the future. To leave a new comment on somebody's talk page without editing any of the old comments, click the + "plus" button next to the edit button at the top. This will create a new section on their talk page. As for the article, I reverted it back to the most recent version by User:ElfMage. To revert to an old version:

1. go to the "history" tab
2. click on the date and time of the old version you want to revert to.
3. click edit.
4. don't make any changes to the text.
5. click save page.

You can also find more information at Help:Revert or use Lupin's popups tool for it. — Mar. 8, '06 [09:55] <freakofnur_xture|talk>

Ok, well you can avoid the page-too-long errors by using section editing, so you only edit one section at a time. Unfortunately it wouldn't be possible to do a manual revert without loading the entire text. You might try using Sam Hocevar's pseudo-rollback script as well. Follow the link in the orange bar at the top of his user page. I'm curious though, what web browser are you using? Depending on what your system can handle is I might strongly recommend upgrading, as there are about half a dozen free browser programs to choose from. — Mar. 8, '06 [11:14] <freakofnur_xture|talk>

Strange. That's what I use. In that case, I have no idea what the problem is, sorry. — Mar. 8, '06 [11:30] <freakofnur_xture|talk>

If it's not your browser, I'd bet that you're going through a web proxy which is cutting off your submissions. Does your ISP use a proxy server? Are you running proxy software? Rhobite 04:10, 9 March 2006 (UTC)

Monobook

I apologize if this is not in the proper place or format I am trying to edit my monobook.js page to add nav pop-ups. PrometheusX303 18:51, 8 March 2006 (UTC)

Question - are you using the monobook skin? That page doesn't exist yet...and I don't remember not having a monobook.js when I first went to edit my own. --Syrthiss 19:04, 8 March 2006 (UTC)

I've added popups. Make sure that in "preferences", your "skin" is set to monobook. Press cntrl-F5. See if that helps. You should be able to edit your own monobook (admins can edit other people's as well).Voice-of-All^T|@|ESP 19:38, 8 March 2006 (UTC)

Thanks

for the kind message. That edit summary was pretty much what went through my head as I read that. LeoDV 10:55, 16 March 2006 (UTC)

Thanks Voice of All!

For showing me how to make a cool sig! Prometheus^X303

[[User:PrometheusX303|<span style="color:green;"><strong>Prome</strong></span>]][[Special:Contributions/PrometheusX303|<span style="color:blue;"><strong>theus</strong></span>]][[User_talk:PrometheusX303|<span style="color:red;">^-X303-</span>]] ~~~~~

The Naked Now

Yes, I just finished watching The Naked Now on SpikeTV, and I was curious to see what sort of information there was on the episode here. And seeing the episode, I thought to correct and expand on the article somewhat.
JesseG 22:06, 17 March 2006 (UTC)

Funky vandal

Every once in a while someone adds tons of images or test to a page, sometimes it's so bad the page won't load. This one was pretty run of the mill though ;) Rx StrangeLove 05:29, 14 April 2006 (UTC)

question on sunburn

treating sunburn is pretty common in australia and I thought it would have been in much of usa too! it is wrong to put someone under a hot shower. cool water up to and including an ice bath is better. Sunburn is a form of exposure - the risk is, might the person go into shock from the sunburn? If it is just irritating then lotions are the way to go. A long cool bath will sooth the skin far better than a short hot shower and it is not uncommon for people's already sensitised skin to flip from "bad sunburn" (but not quite blistered) to an actual heat burn if you put them in a hot shower.

hth,Garrie 04:33, 20 April 2006 (UTC)

VandalProof 1.2 Now Available

After a lenghty, but much-needed Wikibreak, I'm happy to announce that version 1.2 of VandalProof is now available for download! Beyond fixing some of the most obnoxious bugs, like the persistent crash on start-up that many have experienced, version 1.2 also offers a wide variety of new features, including a stub-sorter, a global user whitelist and blacklist, navigational controls, and greater customization. You can find a full list of the new features here. While I believe this release to be a significant improvement over the last, it's nonetheless nowhere near the end of the line for VandalProof. Thanks to Rob Church, I now have an account on test.wikipedia.org with SysOp rights and have already been hard at work incorporating administrative tools into VandalProof, which I plan to make available in the near future. An example of one such SysOp tool that I'm working on incorporating is my simple history merge tool, which simplifies the process of performing history merges from one article into another. Anyway, if you haven't already, I'd encourage you to download and install version 1.2 and take it out for a test-drive. As always, your suggestions for improvement are always appreciated, and I hope that you will find this new version useful. Happy editing! --AmiDaniel (talk) 02:58, 21 May 2006 (UTC)

sorry I didn't help regarding CreationWiki article

Sorry I didn't help regarding CreationWiki article. I have been fairly inactive at Wikipedia. ken 01:02, 27 May 2006 (UTC)kdbuffalo

Uh,

Um... how do i leave you a message, you corrected me on something i was right on, i saw the episode and it was the wrong quote thanks

creationwiki

i saw the "[G]od" edit and the unexplained revert on creationwiki. sad. The two unfortunate alternatives appear to be anticreationist mob rule here, or dictatorial disregard for common sense there:(. I wish we could come up with a third way :(. Ungtss 23:42, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

I think the Creationwiki would thrive if he only learned that a wiki is a community in which ALL members must obey the same basic rules such as assuming good faith and explaining edites and reverts. This was not the first time an edit of mine was reverted without explanation.
I would also like a third option. Unfortunately, most creationists I've encountered online won't put in any effort, and many of those who do are nuts. PrometheusX303 12:57, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

Well said. It helps me understand the strong feelings of the anticreationists, as well -- I can only imagine what Roy thinks of creationists after what he sees around creationwiki -- unexplained reverts of totally logical edits, and blocks of long-time editors because they fail to comply with "mandates" they never even received. It's of course non-sequitur to view creationism as incorrect simply because there are a large number of very difficult creationists ... but at least I can understand the source of their strong feelings about us.

I too dream of a wiki that operates under the true wiki philosophy with regard to creationism -- as you said, assume good faith, explain edits, npov ... I'd like to set one up, but of course I fear it would be redundant to present wikis and difficult to draw editors ... what do you think? Could a new wiki that actually enforced the wiki philosophy get off the ground in the present environment? Ungtss 13:35, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

Considering that Creationwiki hasn't drawn many creationists in it's two years, I think it would be very difficult to start one from scratch. Like I said, most creationists on the web don't seem to want to put in the effort. With them, it is simply a belief. To you and I (and others like us), it is a passion. It's not enough to say "I am a creationist." We must tell them "I am a creationist, and here's why..."

I'm not saying it's impossible; just difficult. PrometheusX303 12:44, 9 July 2006 (UTC)

You're probably right. Thanks for your thoughts. Ungtss 03:33, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

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Could you block this address please?

User talk:198.188.249.12 has been vandalizing for over a year, will a very long history of destruction and disruption, and I think they are a prime candidate for blocking. Just wanted to let you know Judgesurreal777 03:24, 25 August 2006 (UTC)

Peter Foster

I've added this article to my watchlist. The anon is editing in a disruptive manner and if it persists semi-protection may be required. I'll take a more thorough read over the article later and chip in to help out if I can. -- Longhair 01:07, 19 September 2006 (UTC)

The talk page was an absolute mess. I've done my best to replace content at Talk:Peter Foster which an anon had been regularly removing. -- Longhair 01:54, 19 September 2006 (UTC)

Thank you very much. I have no vested interests in the article, but I try to help keep those on my watchlist up to standards. PrometheusX303 02:27, 19 September 2006 (UTC)

I'll keep it watchlisted and attempt to keep it honest. Sure does need major workover though. -- Longhair 02:35, 19 September 2006 (UTC)

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Thanks!

Why, thanks! Slrubenstein | Talk 12:03, 5 October 2006 (UTC)

Why don't you support CreationWiki anymore?

I read your userpage at Wikipedia. It says, "This user no longer supports the CreationWiki." Why don't you support CreationWiki anymore? ken 04:27, 8 October 2006 (UTC)kdbuffalo

Re: Chris Ashcroft

Chris Ashcroft at CreationWiki gave me a hard time at first because I did not know how to format things right in a Wiki at first. Later I learned how to better format at a Wiki and he was happy. Secondly, I did notice that he does not want to dialogue regarding his material/edits. I disagreed with him on a point having to do with "Bible scientific foreknowledge" and he did not want to debate/dialogue. ken 04:59, 8 October 2006 (UTC)kdbuffalo

TB2

Yeah, its a bug.... I think the bots lagged -- Tawker 04:17, 22 October 2006 (UTC)

Thanks

For your nice comments. Judging by your userboxes, you seem pretty cool yourself. It seems we share many of the same tastes in TV and music. :D PiccoloNamek 19:35, 28 October 2006 (UTC)

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Re: Sockpuppetry

Wow…I’ve had to cut back on my Wikipedia time so I’m surprised you came across me! But I’m glad to help. You’re right; they are certainly the same user. It looks like he’s been warned, so I’ll try keeping an eye on the accounts for further vandalism. If you spot any that I miss, feel free to let me know. Thanks! — Knowledge Seeker দ 05:07, 16 November 2006 (UTC)

Re: Spam Blacklist and 67.99.92.2

I have replied to your message on my Talk page. --Slowking Man 08:11, 17 November 2006 (UTC)

kdbuffalo

I am glad to know he is on CreationWiki. I looked at some of their articles and I was fairly impressed, but they really need to have someone with his energy devoting his efforts to helping. I think there are places where creationists can focus their attention in constructive ways, as I note on my user page. These are topics on which even the most avowed atheists have said there is quite a bit of mystery. However, it does not help anyone for creationists to butt heads with others who are not here for that purpose.

It gives them a very bad name, as well as their beliefs and the faith they claim to be protecting. It is not that different than Al Qaeda's tactic of trying to cause as much death as possible, to convert people to Islam and convince them that Islam is a religion of peace. Somehow they do not seem to notice the inherent illogic in the situation.--ReasonIsBest 14:15, 20 November 2006 (UTC)

barnstar

		The Barnstar of Good Humor
		For humorous reversions of vandalism, I proudly award PrometheusX303 the Barnstar of Good Humor. –- kungming·2 (Talk) 09:01, 23 November 2006 (UTC)

Thank you. I deserve this. :) Prometheus^-X303- 09:02, 23 November 2006 (UTC)

Thank you for revert

Thank you for the revert done on the Reidar Nyborg article done earlier today. I greatly appreciated it. Happy Thanksgiving! Chris 12:27, 23 November 2006 (UTC)

Barney bug

I was out of town when you asked about the bug. Basically when the Barney article gets reverted using VP it turns into the Barney & Friends article instead of the proper disambiguation. CambridgeBayWeather (Talk) 12:05, 24 November 2006 (UTC)

Forgot this User talk:AmiDaniel/VP/Bugs#Question. Barney & Barney & Friends. CambridgeBayWeather (Talk) 12:08, 24 November 2006 (UTC)

Root beer

Thank you for deleting excess and irrelevant link on the root beer page.--Witeandnerdy 19:08, 26 November 2006 (UTC)

You're very welcome. Some articles have way too many external links. Prometheus^-X303- 19:11, 26 November 2006 (UTC)

Most definitley.--Witeandnerdy 20:03, 26 November 2006 (UTC)

Re:Edit Summaries

I believe WP:AES can explain this new edit summary feature. Basically, it provides an automatic edit summary which makes it easier to pick up vandalism from users. Nishkid64 23:50, 26 November 2006 (UTC)

Ahh. I thought it might be something like this. Very useful, and a bit of a smack in the face if they actually stop to look at the summaries! Prometheus^-X303- 00:00, 27 November 2006 (UTC)

Fire

Thank you so much for fixing the weird article that was swapped into the Fire Page. I was just about to revert it when I saw you had, things linked to on the Main Page should be fixed quickly. Thanks Again! Alexbrewer 04:43, 28 November 2006 (UTC)

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Mount St. Helens

Hi PrometheusX303; for some reason, your revert yesterday was incomplete. [1] Best wishes, Walter Siegmund (talk) 19:19, 16 December 2006 (UTC)

That's odd. Most likely because the edits were so close together. The second edit was made while popups was reverting the first, and it got skipped. Prometheus^-X303- 20:14, 16 December 2006 (UTC)

That sounds like the explanation. Walter Siegmund (talk) 23:38, 16 December 2006 (UTC)

Creationism and Evidence

How can you say you're a creationist and simultaneously claim to "follow the evidence"? 217.162.177.226 17:50, 23 December 2006 (UTC)

How can I not? The evidence is the same no matter who looks at it. The interpretation differs depending on assumptions and axioms. Prometheus^-X303- 22:17, 23 December 2006 (UTC)

Re:Practical joke

Sure you can use my new messages gag, this is a wiki, after all. I'm glad you liked it! Merry Christmas!! Reywas92^Talk 03:46, 26 December 2006 (UTC)

Re:Parfum Lubin

Thanks for your help. I changed last line to, for more info, refer to etc. Is that better? I didn't copy straight out of the book. Let me know please if this is better. LtKiji 13:56, 26 December 2006 (UTC)

I lolled

"Can you revert this vandalism? I sure cancer!" BAHAHAHAHA. XD Sorry, I enjoyed it. lol. Bsroiaadn 17:28, 9 March 2007 (UTC)

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Re: the 'usermessage'

That came off as a bit rude. Perhaps a link to the discussion would have been in order? At the very least, let users know it is a brand spanking new addition still being debated. If I'm sounding like a dick now it's only because I don't think that "more than likely" was good enough. People need proof positive. ǍÞɣǏСЁ, ΠΩ† ΦŖĎ€Ŕ

I was searching the web for X303 and came right onto this (above, "That came off as a bit rude") at the top of the page, which I've moved down here to the bottom. That's abusive vandalism of Wikipedia; chill.

Long live the Stargate franchise. --stimpy77 23:38, 04 August 2007 (UTC)