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Hello Drmies (or any other administrator),

I hate to "bite the newbies" but I really doubt that User:Official Dungeonmaster for Donald Trump's Totalitarian Death Camps is on a path to becoming a productive NPOV editor. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 02:40, 20 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Apparently that was not his only account. Drmies (talk) 03:27, 20 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

That's shocking. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 15:11, 20 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

They're all feeling the Bern now. I'm on the road--I wish I could make you temp admin so you can take care of things. Drmies (talk) 16:23, 20 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Cullen328, can I ask you a(nother) favor? Cut all of this talk page up until this message and copy it to a new archive page? I'm mobile and this talk page is a bit too long. Preciate it! Drmies (talk) 16:26, 20 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

I, too, am on mobile and am at a paying customer's home right now. Maybe another habitué can help out. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 16:33, 20 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Ha, I just remembered I have my netbook. Have a great day at work--get paid! Drmies (talk) 16:41, 20 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

You know you could avoid this issue with boy archiving. Once not archiving is in place you can use the one click archived to instantly speed up the process if you like. --kelapstick^{(on the run)} 00:19, 24 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Eyes needed

For some reason, George Ho is engaging in a very longterm edit war over a file he uploaded and wants used for the infobox of Brideshead Revisited (TV serial) See [1], [2], [3], [4]. Since he was unable to attain consensus on the article's talk page, he is now resuming the edit war, and also blatantly WP:FORUMSHOPPING: [5], [6]. Could people please keep an eye on this mess and revert the VHS image? George Ho has been warned on his talk page and asked to self-revert, but as yet he has not. *sigh*. -- Softlavender (talk) 06:35, 20 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

The talk was two years ago. I believe that consensus can change. I couldn't add it as replacement to DVD as long as she's in charge. Also, I was threatened to be reported for not doing what she wants me to do. One person who preferred the DVD is gone; the other person thinks I should have followed the "consensus", which is not as strong as FFD consensus would be, right? --George Ho (talk) 06:52, 20 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Consensus hasn't changed, and you know that. That's the point. And WP:FfD is not for choosing between two images for an infobox -- that's what article talkpages are for, and the discussion was was concluded on that subject two years ago. If you want to enact a wider discussion, start an WP:RfC on the article talkpage. WP:FfD is "for listing images and other media files which are unneeded or have either free content or non-free content usage concerns" -- none of which apply here. And WP:RFPP is not to be abused to evade consensus and WP:BRD. -- Softlavender (talk) 07:11, 20 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

It's not limited to individual files. FFD can extend to media disputes. Never mind, you got what you want; the VHS image is removed. Are you happy now? I won't be able to add it for I'd be blocked by the likes of administrators here. If you can reinsert the VHS image for me, Softlavender or The Rambling Man, I'll try to be soft to either of you more. Fair? George Ho (talk) 07:38, 20 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Nope, discuss first. Plus I don't really need you to be "soft" on me, that will make difference to any outcome. The Rambling Man (talk) 07:41, 20 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

All right, TRM; I invite you all to FFD right away just in case... unless you're gonna speedy close it? George Ho (talk) 07:46, 20 May 2016 (UTC) Error on pinging him. George Ho (talk) 07:47, 20 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Chinese language help and a great piece of vandalism

Do you guys know of anybody who reads Chinese. Cantonese would be better?

This is a great piece of vandalism. I haven't reverted it yet, because the vandalism is probably more appropriate. Bgwhite (talk) 09:24, 20 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

As far as I can remember, the script is the same for both. You should have got an expert opinion before you got that tattoo… Xanthomelanoussprog (talk) 10:33, 20 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

True dat. I'll always be known as "Dragon that picks nose". Drmies (talk) 18:51, 21 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Burnt fingers? Xanthomelanoussprog (talk) 19:59, 21 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

As an Admin

And therefore one well versed in process, understandably one better versed than non-Admins, I would ask that in any future case, you advise me on proper process, rather than threaten me with sanction. Ignorance is not stupidity, and untaught does not imply unteachable. Cheers, and thanks, otherwise, for the service you provide to the encyclopedia. (I am guessing I pushed a button too oft pushed by others, or otherwise caught you on a bad day.) Le Prof 50.129.227.141 (talk) 21:35, 20 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Oh I'm having a great day, thanks. I'm in a town where they have distilleries, where they serve folks generously. 50.75.67.210 (talk) 02:29, 21 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Shoot, I'm sorry, but I'm at a professional conference and am therefore obliged to point out your dangling modifier. I'm sorry--I blame the lilac-infused gin. 50.75.67.210 (talk) 02:31, 21 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Sports administrator

Who's a good admin who is knowledgeable about sports article notability? The only one I know is Giantsnowman, and he's away. Trying to figure out whether to nominate Patrick Doherty (coach) for deletion. I tagged it as an A7 as I couldn't imagine how a university coach that isn't even the main coach could be notable, but an editor (who has a terrible record of removing speedy tags from articles that are later deleted) removed it. So, before embarrassing myself, I figured I'd ask someone.--Bbb23 (talk) 00:28, 21 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

(TPS) I'd AfD it. Doesn't pass the eye test (even an NFL quality control coach is borderline at best), and the references either aren't from news sources or don't mention him. Wizardman 00:39, 21 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. See Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Patrick Doherty (coach).--Bbb23 (talk) 01:12, 21 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Thx Wizardman. Roll Tide Bbb. Next time consider User:Tide rolls. His name already is golden. 50.75.67.210 (talk) 02:27, 21 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Tide rolls and Drmies are already way too cozy. They discuss weird topics like football. Isn't Tide rolls the one who likes professional football as opposed to college football, which appears to be the only sport for Drmies, other than badminton of course, the only sport he actually plays. I mean if I were going to ask Tide rolls, I might as well have asked Drmies. After all, this is supposedly his Talk page, although reasonable minds can differ as to who really owns this page. And forget Wikipedia. We all know that we own our Talk pages. Small recompense for all the hard work we supposedly do. I forget where I was going with this. Not the first time.--Bbb23 (talk) 13:52, 21 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Well apparently Offensive Quality Control Coach is a thing. So there's that. Softlavender (talk) 14:10, 21 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

User:Tide rolls and I don't discuss things--we always agree. Give the ball to Henry. Give the ball to Richardson. Give the ball to Ingram. Give the ball to Shaun. On occasion, pass the ball to O. J. Howard. Rarely but impressively, give the ball to Mount Cody. See a pattern here? Two more things: don't give up points, don't make stupid mistakes, and always play four quarters. Drmies (talk) 18:50, 21 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Pure poetry....almost lyrical. Tiderolls 05:16, 22 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Orphaned non-free image File:Wickles pickles selection.jpg

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No longer orphaned, the image was replaced on the Wickles article by one which will shortly be deleted as a derivative work on Commons, so I have restored the original. EdChem (talk) 15:24, 22 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

most welcome feast of joy

Höchsterwünschtes Freudenfest, BWV 194, most welcome feast of joy, don't ignoar, - I completed the annual cycle of at least one Bach cantata to GA for all occasions of the liturgical year (well, only one for Easter, not three as in Bach's time ...), with the valuable help of many others, namely Thoughtfortheday and Nikkimaria, --Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:08, 22 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

That is wonderful, Gerda--well done. Yes, Nikkimaria, i mentioned her in my presentation this morning at a writing conference as a fantastic copyeditor. Congratulations! Drmies (talk) 15:13, 22 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Notice

There is currently a discussion at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. The thread is We need an adult. Thank you. v/r - T P 05:30, 23 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Second pair of eyes on H S Ranka

Might want to take a look at this article again. Your semi-protection has expired and the same user or users is/are inserting the same disruptive material. I warned the registered user, but I don't know if it warrants protection again. MisterRandomized (talk) 06:44, 23 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Drmies

The following post has been copied from my talk. The Quixotic Potato (talk) 18:40, 23 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

It's not about crats giving something weight--it's about a nonsensical oppose being counted. The easiest solution is to not engage in edit warring. Drmies (talk) 14:23, 23 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

@Drmies: Not sure why you showed up on my talk but it doesn't seem to be an attempt at de-escalation (which would be far too late anyway). I don't think your intention is to apologize but that would make a lot more sense because what you were doing was obviously wrong... If you want to talk about this then we can talk about your behaviour first, right here. Did you post on my talkpage in an attempt to create more drama? If not, what was your intention?

My intentions was to make it clear that your petty edit warring was entirely inappropriate, and your patronizing manner of talking to people is even worse. Someone who reverts multiple times, against multiple editors and administrators, is the last person who should lecture someone about manners. Now kindly step outside, take a deep breath, and explain to the evening sky what was so terribly wrong about my short note there; maybe it will understand you. Drmies (talk) 22:15, 23 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Something went wrong it seems, you deleted most of my comment, including my signature, then responded to part of it. Please fix that. The Quixotic Potato (talk) 22:18, 23 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

(talk page stalker) Drmies intentionally did that. As for why, perhaps taking a glance at this essay might help explain things. Writ Keeper ⚇♔ 22:21, 23 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Writ Keeper, you know exactly what's going on. Nice to see you again, by the way. I'm glad I haven't been needing to call you on you very much. Drmies (talk) 22:31, 23 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Quixotic Potato, any time you can explain to me in a reasonable and calm manner why you think edit warring in an RfA is correct, and why you think you can violate someone's talk page without resorting to personal insult, you are more than welcome. Maybe in a day or two? Please don't exert yourself before then. Toodles, Drmies (talk) 22:41, 23 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]