User talk:Erik

Cogan's Trade

Please refrain from tampering with the Cogan's Trade page. You are angering the filmmakers. Any further tampering and you will be reported. Thanks. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.108.108.91 (talk) 06:46, 20 October 2011 (UTC)

You might not remember me but I remember you.

It's been over two years since I left Wikipedia. The reason I left is because I felt like I was mostly causing trouble.

But I've been doing good since then. I have made a lot of videos on YouTube. I make a few minor edits, but nothing major nowadays, and I do it rarely as well.

My YouTube name is now BlazeTheMovieFan.

I hope you have been doing well, my friend. I'm having a lot of fun in theaters. TheBlazikenMaster (talk) 19:04, 20 October 2011 (UTC)

Wow, blast from the past! :) Of course I remember you. Glad to hear that you're doing well and enjoying movies. This has been a slow movie-watching month for me. I've only seen The Way Back. Hoping to see more, but my weekends in the near future are pretty busy. Hope you've seen some good movies! Erik (talk | contribs) 19:08, 20 October 2011 (UTC)

Yep, I have learned to not take movies too seriously. Yeah, sure I watch some shitty movies, but I even have fun with movies I hate. Because I know they're just movies and they're for entertainment. TheBlazikenMaster (talk) 23:53, 20 October 2011 (UTC)

EGG

See World Series Year. Frietjes (talk) 21:55, 21 October 2011 (UTC)

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A barnstar for you!

		The Good Article Barnstar
		For your significant contributions that helped promote Captain America: The First Avenger to good article status.--TriiipleThreat (talk) 21:13, 26 October 2011 (UTC)

I can't take any credit for this. :) It was the rest of you. Erik (talk | contribs) 21:16, 26 October 2011 (UTC)

Sure you can. Infact here's another!

		The Good Article Barnstar
		For your significant contributions that helped promote Thor (film) to good article status.--TriiipleThreat (talk) 17:46, 27 October 2011 (UTC)

Sunset Boulevard needs FAR

A talk page notice about a FAR was given to Sunset Boulevard (film) last December. It's ready for a FAR anytime now if you feel like nominating it. Brad (talk) 04:48, 27 October 2011 (UTC)

It certainly had a very brief FAC process! Let me research it like I did for Richard III (1955 film), and I'll probably pursue a FAR after Richard III is demoted. However, Sunset Boulevard does seem a little better than that article. Erik (talk | contribs) 11:45, 27 October 2011 (UTC)

I laugh when I see those FACs from years ago. Seems like they were based on the "I like it" principal. It looks like a whole bunch of trivia material was added over the years. If you have some spare time could you comment on some of the other articles at FAR that need a keep or delist vote? It's getting backed up over there; thanks. Brad (talk) 17:23, 28 October 2011 (UTC)

I don't know if I am qualified to judge articles on subjects other than film. Unless they're just like these old film FAs? Erik (talk | contribs) 17:38, 28 October 2011 (UTC)

You don't have to be a subject expert on the article. Obviously if the basic FA requirements are or aren't being met you can pretty much figure out what those are. Citations etc. Brad (talk) 19:34, 28 October 2011 (UTC)

A compliment

Just want to say how much I appreciate the civil and collegial discussion we and others are having at Wikipedia talk:Manual of Style/Film, and I think that's largely because you're setting the tone and leading by example. Please accept my thanks and appreciation for that, editor to editor. Because things are being discussed so rationally, I genuinely believe a middle ground will be reached. It's a pleasure to work with you. --Tenebrae (talk) 19:37, 27 October 2011 (UTC)

Cheers! I do relate to your concerns about overkill, I guess I'm trying to pin down where to draw the line. Kind of like that judge's quote, "I know it['s overkill] when I see it." :) Erik (talk | contribs) 19:41, 27 October 2011 (UTC)

Biting...

Thanks for the message, and point taken. I can be grumpy in the morning, especially before coffee. Cheers! ---RepublicanJacobite_TheFortyFive 20:54, 28 October 2011 (UTC)

Huh! But, a sockpuppet of whom? No information is given on the userpage, as is usually the case. ---RepublicanJacobite_TheFortyFive 16:55, 31 October 2011 (UTC)

No, I am really not that curious. ---RepublicanJacobite_TheFortyFive 16:59, 31 October 2011 (UTC)

Newsletter

Hi, Erik. If it's okay I'd prefer to continue receiving the full version of WP:FILM's newsletter rather than a link to the page. Regards, Matthewedwards :  Chat  02:51, 29 October 2011 (UTC)

Full version is fine by me too, thanks. Der Wohltemperierte Fuchs^(talk) 13:09, 29 October 2011 (UTC)

No problem! Thanks for the responses. Erik (talk | contribs) 20:00, 29 October 2011 (UTC)

Thank you :) Der Wohltemperierte Fuchs^(talk) 16:39, 31 October 2011 (UTC)

re: Hello

"Have you considered not participating at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Film any longer?" Of course not! Hopefully other users see the stupidity and trivial nature of some of these discussions too. Lugnuts (talk) 12:08, 31 October 2011 (UTC)

"we want it to be okay for stupid questions" - OK, point taken with that comment. Lugnuts (talk) 12:23, 31 October 2011 (UTC)

Edge removed! Lugnuts (talk) 07:54, 1 November 2011 (UTC)

WP:FILM October 2011 Newsletter

The October 2011 issue of the Films 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. —Erik (talk | contribs) 15:03, 31 October 2011 (UTC)

WP:FILM sources

Given your experience with finding/suggesting sources for film articles, can you get me some for The Jungle Book (1967 film) if possible? In particular for the reception section! (even DVD reviews are hard to find...) Thanks. igordebraga ≠ 03:26, 1 November 2011 (UTC)

Sure, I'll put together a list of references today! By the way, you may want to check out User:Erik/Research. I'll be following these kinds of steps to make the list. Beware that it's probably going to be a lot of print sources. Erik (talk | contribs) 12:14, 1 November 2011 (UTC)

FYI, I am too busy today to help. Maybe tonight, but nudge me by tomorrow. Erik (talk | contribs) 17:06, 1 November 2011 (UTC)

I want to go back to Wikipedia myself, but I'm worried that I might fuck up again.

Any advice? TheBlazikenMaster (talk) 12:53, 1 November 2011 (UTC)

Being conscious of your actions is a good start! What happened in the past that you'd like to avoid if you did come back? Erik (talk | contribs) 13:00, 1 November 2011 (UTC)

Well, to but it bluntly, it's being an asshole. TheBlazikenMaster (talk) 15:01, 1 November 2011 (UTC)

Well, I can try to offer several maxims I try to follow in my head. The big one is to focus on content. I try my best to focus my comments on the content, even if another editor is being incivil. I also try to rephrase what they want without their tone. Another maxim is not to go back and forth too quickly. If someone responds to you, and the discussion is kind of heated, don't respond right away. Edit elsewhere for a while and respond later, maybe even the next day. Another maxim is the kind that mothers like to say, if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all. The flip side of that maxim is that it helps to be complimentary. If you read a good article about a film, you can find the primary contributor and tell him or her that you really liked reading the article. I think editors in general like that kind of positive feedback. If you want to come back to Wikipedia, it may be worthwhile to find a film whose article is not well-developed. You can work on expanding it and ask me questions. That way, you can get into the editing routine and not have to interact a lot at first. Erik (talk | contribs) 15:10, 1 November 2011 (UTC)

Newsletters

Hello Erik. Firstly, congratulations for being selected as the new project co-ordinator for WikiProject Films. I sincerely hope the best for you.

Regarding the Film newsletters I receive. Since you are now in charge of notifying all Film editors about the newsletter, I suggest you read this. Thank you so much, and I apologize in advance if this creates any inconvenience for you. AnkitBhatt^{Talk to me!!}_LifEnjoy 17:03, 1 November 2011 (UTC)

Let me see if you can get the newsletter delivered straight to that sub-page automatically. Erik (talk | contribs) 17:05, 1 November 2011 (UTC)

The Princess Bride

It would help alot with your contribution. I believe this article can flourish. RAP (talk) 2:12 2 November 2011 (UTC)

Sorry About The Vandalism But,

My Computer Was Infected With A Bot Virus When I Vandalized, So... Now I Removed The Bot Virus Shortly After This Horrible Vandal, Later on... I Decided To Leave This Message, So If I Vandalize Again, It Might Be A Bot Or Me Being Drunk Too Much,

Sincerely, ImageGuy2000