User talk:Newyorkbrad

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You are so nice.

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Do you want me to unblock him to allow him to participate in his arbitration case? Spartaz ^Humbug! 20:59, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

I certainly wouldn't object to doing so, but I don't know whether he is interested in participating or editing at this point. As the blocking admin, you would know better than anyone whether there could be a significant risk to the project from unblocking him. You can feel free to offer to unblock him for purposes of participating in the case, or alternatively, he can post evidence or proposals on his talkpage and as the case clerk I would copy them to the appropriate arbitration page. Thanks for following up on this. Regards, Newyorkbrad 21:58, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

Allegations of Apartheid huh?

What is Fred doing here? It certainly is unusual, given that the proposed decision page remains highly fragmented and lacking even a motion to close... GRBerry 05:47, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

I am afraid that I do not know the basis for this action and have no information about it. I could offer a surmise, but I do not think that would be useful. I suggest that you ask Fred Bauder directly on his talkpage, or on the proposed decision talkpage. Newyorkbrad 16:34, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

Hi. could you please tell me why the workshop page at the Allegations of Apartheid case was blocked? it says that the case is closed, yet I find no corresponding indication of this anywhere. I'd appreciate your help with this. ALso, i'd appreciate it if you could please respond at my talk page. thanks. --Steve, Sm8900 15:04, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

Please see response above. Newyorkbrad 16:34, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

The page is back now. The edit summary doesn't illuminate why, but I can live with the ArbComm being enigmatic; I'm used to it. GRBerry 20:10, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

Reply

Thanks for your kind words. If every wikipedian was like you then it would have felt nice being one. It's more important that people like you exist in the project, hoping that one day things will ameliorate. Miskin 16:24, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

E-mail!

You have kind of important e-mail. --(Review Me) R ^ParlateContribs_@ (Let's Go Yankees!) 02:52, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

Received and responded. Newyorkbrad 03:09, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

Responded, and if you get this soon, go on IRC now :] --(Review Me) R ^ParlateContribs_@ (Let's Go Yankees!) 03:22, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

I'm sorry I went to bed instead of to IRC last night, but I should be around sometime later today. Newyorkbrad 17:38, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

I'm on right now, and will be. When you get this, come on IRC if possible, or Google talk. I'll be on both just in case :]. --(Review Me) R ^ParlateContribs_@ (Let's Go Yankees!) 18:09, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

Maybe you missed this with all the millions of messages you receive in an hour, so...I'm on IRC and Google Talk now. Can you come on? --(Review Me) R ^ParlateContribs_@ (Let's Go Yankees!) 18:35, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

I'm juggling some real-world things right now. I'll be on in an hour or so. Newyorkbrad 18:37, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

Vandalism

LOL, we both got hit by the same vandal: [1] [2] :]. --(Review Me) R ^ParlateContribs_@ (Let's Go Yankees!) 04:09, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

Arbitration Committee

I'm just curious, would you consider running for the Arbitration Committee? From what I understand, you're already a clerk. I looked at your RfA, and you already contributed tirelessly then. I think you would be fully qualified to be on the committee.--U.S.A. (talk contribs) 17:36, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

Thank you for your kind note. Nominations are in November and the election is in December, which is an eon away in wiki-time, but for what it is worth and absent some unexpected development, I do anticipate running for the committee this year. Regards, Newyorkbrad 17:38, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

Good call, and you certainly have my support. - Philippe | Talk 17:39, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

Thanks. Probably premature to spend much time worrying about it now, though; there will be time enough for this later on. In the meantime, how is the discussion about the format of the Board elections going on Meta? I was a proponent of keeping that discussion going between elections, instead of waiting for the last minute again next year as we did this year, but do you know whether this is currently taking place? Regards, Newyorkbrad 17:41, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

I am embarrased to say that I don't know. If it hasn't started, it certainly should. I'm leaving town today (we're going to go seat ourselves a new Bishop for Oklahoma) but when I get back I'll look into it and see about getting the discussion going if it's not already. I agree that we need to think about it in advance. The next election will be upon us before we know it, and we (or whomever) will be stuck with the "not enough time to make changes" arguments. - Philippe | Talk 17:44, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

If I had come to Central Park last month, that's what I would have asked you. Not at all surprised by the answer. Having hung around for a bit longer, I think I will have more interesting questions this year than last. Jd2718 00:55, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

I would definitely support you as well; that is, if we ever get around to the logarithms thingy... *Cremepuff222* 01:39, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Betacommand 2

Thanks for your imput at WP:BN. You may even be qualifed to be a bureaucrat, one day.--U.S.A. (talk contribs) 17:56, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

One day? He'd be approved in a landslide the instant he applied. He was nearly drafted. --AnonEMouse ^(squeak) 18:09, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

U.S.A.U.S.A.U.S.A., thanks again for another kind note, and of course I appreciate AnonEMouse's comment as well. I think there is a widespread view, though, that a bureaucrat candidate should have served as an administrator for at least one year, which I will not have attained until next January. Also, as mentioned above, I currently anticipate running in the Arbitration Committee election in December. Although I personally don't see the positions as incompatible, there are many respected editors who don't like the idea of one user's holding both positions (ArbCom membership and bureaucratship), and would be especially opposed to the same user's seeking both around the same time. Regards, Newyorkbrad 18:15, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

Should this be removed?

I understand the point that DS is trying to make here but do we really need another gratuitous mention of his name and his chin? I've asked DS politely to redact it, but he refuses, and I don't feel comfortable doing it since the discussion is regarding my behavior. ATren 18:28, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

I've just made my own long post to the proposed decision talkpage, so I am probably not the best person to address this issue. Please approach another arbitration clerk to raise this concern. Regards, Newyorkbrad 18:34, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

OK, thanks. ATren 18:35, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Attack sites opened

Hello, Newyorkbrad. The arbitration case in which you commented to has opened. Please provide evidences on the evidence page for the Arbitrators to consider. You may also want to utilize the workshop page for suggestions.

For the Arbitration Committee,
- Penwhale | ^{Blast him / Follow his steps} 21:05, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

RFA Thanks

Click there to open your card! → → →

Dearest Newyorkbrad,
Thank you for your participation in my RFA, which closed successfully with 96 supports, 1 oppose, and 3 neutrals. No matter if you !voted support, oppose, neutral, I thank you for taking the time to drop by. I'm a new admin remember, so if you have any suggestions feel free to inform me of them. I would like to give a special shout out to Hirohisat, Wizardman, and Husond, for there original co-nominations. Thank you once again and good day.

Тhε Rαnδom Eδιτor

Credits

This RFA thanks was inspired by Phaedriel's RFA thanks. So unfortunatly this is not entirely my own design.

E-mail and IRC

Check your e-mail, and then go on IRC :]. --(Review Me) R ^ParlateContribs_@ (Let's Go Yankees!) 03:01, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

Check your e-mail, and then go on IRC :] (hmmm...I feel like I've said this before) --(Review Me) R ^ParlateContribs_@ (Let's Go Yankees!) 16:33, 16 September 2007 (UTC)

I'm at the Met game this afternoon. I'll follow up when I get home tonight. Newyorkbrad 17:01, 16 September 2007 (UTC)

So perfect! You were at the Met game when the Phillies hit a grand slam! Great choice of day, Newyorkbrad! --(Review Me) R ^ParlateContribs_@ (Let's Go Yankees!) 19:45, 16 September 2007 (UTC)

RfAr clerk note

		The Barnstar of Good Humor
		For this insightful comment, hitting the nail to the substance and profoundness of the dispute. Duja► 12:25, 17 September 2007 (UTC)

Thanks so much! Although, despite the :) at the end of the comment, I was identifying an issue that the clerks really will have to address if the case is accepted ... how to title the case without making it look like we are choosing sides. Of course it's good to know that the clerk notes are read so attentively. Best regards, Newyorkbrad 15:54, 17 September 2007 (UTC)

Charles Matthews participating in THF case

Re:[3] - are you sure? I didn't see any edits by him on anything related to the case. Raul654 21:03, 18 September 2007 (UTC)

After he voted on proposed finding 3 in the "attack sites" case, which is how I knew he was back, I followed up with a query at User talk:Charles Matthews#ArbCom activity. He responded there with a request to be moved to active on all pending cases. Regards, Newyorkbrad 21:05, 18 September 2007 (UTC)

Good thing I'm not a clerk

[4] Paul August ☎ 02:58, 19 September 2007 (UTC)

:) By the way, out of curiosity, was it my comments on the proposed decision talkpage that prompted your motion to close, or was that just a coincidence of timing? And I was wondering if you had any thoughts on my second paragraph there. Regards, Newyorkbrad 03:02, 19 September 2007 (UTC)

Yes I was prompted. I consider every word you write, and I have lots of thoughts on everything. Paul August ☎ 13:53, 19 September 2007 (UTC)

Proposed decision

Sorry, I didnt realise that page was just for admin. apologise if it was.--Vintagekits 23:49, 19 September 2007 (UTC)

Not for admins, but specifically for the arbitrators. But you can comment on the workshop (although anything new would probably get lost there at this point), or on the proposed decision talkpage. Newyorkbrad 23:51, 19 September 2007 (UTC)

Happy Brad's Day!

Newyorkbrad has been identified as an Awesome Wikipedian, and therefore, I've officially declared today as Brad's day! For being such a beautiful person and great Wikipedian, enjoy being the Star of the day, dear Brad! Love, Phaedriel 00:03, 20 September 2007 (UTC) A record of your Day will always be kept here.

This day shall forever be known as "Brad day" in 43 nations! *Cremepuff222* 00:48, 20 September 2007 (UTC)

In response to...

In response to your message on my talkpage, fair point, however, I only reverted his page twice, what he is doing, is deleting my comments, and when I make a reply, calling them reverts, and threatening me with a block, what is your opinion on this? Meateater 10:42, 20 September 2007 (UTC)

My opinion is that your edits leave the impression that you are intentionally trying to goad Jeffrey O. Gustafson into losing his temper in his first day back as an administrator, and that you will be blocked for trolling and harassment if you don't stop at once. There is no need for you to be on his page. Newyorkbrad 10:45, 20 September 2007 (UTC)

spdelete tag

Thank you for bringing this problem to my attention, will be more carefull next time. Meateater 11:53, 20 September 2007 (UTC)