User talk:Giano II

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• User talk:Giano II/archive 1 (2004)
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• User talk:Giano II/archive 4 (2006)
• User talk:Giano II/archive 5 (2006)
• User talk:Giano II/archive 6 (2007)
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• User talk:Giano II/archive 8 (2008)
• User talk:Giano II/archive 9 (2008)

Essays:

• A few thoughts on writing Featured Articles

• A few thoughts on Wikipedia (unfinished)

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Just in case any of you were stupid enough to think that the Ombudsmen was there to protect your privacy "I'm reminded of the characters in Solzhenitsyn's novels."

A black Friday indeed

My dear boy. Thank you for your moving and tender report of the funeral of Lady C. After reading only the first few sentences I was shuddering with emotion and could barely see the screen through the tears streaming down my face. Nancy ^talk 15:51, 21 November 2008 (UTC)

Thank you. A sad day for us all, and we must still brace ourselves for the final descent, which takes place later this afternoon.Giano (talk) 15:53, 21 November 2008 (UTC)

I'm quite sure I shall be unable to bear it, I feel an attack of the vapors looming. Nancy ^talk 16:25, 21 November 2008 (UTC)

I apologize.

hello Giano,

I... was deeply and quite sincerely surprised that you pulled the nom of Winter Palace. I want to say something, and I hope you'll hear me and believe me. I meant no harm whatsoever by the humorous comment. I believed—and still believe— that the joke about Britney Spears and cowbells conveys not even the vaguest molecule of insult or disdain. I did not have any thoughts that harm would result. I have exactly zero-point-zero beef against you. I intended no animosity, nor lack of respect. I sincerely hope you will accept my apologies, if it made you feel less than comfortable or welcome. Ling.Nut ^{(talk—WP:3IAR)} 18:23, 21 November 2008 (UTC)

No, I took no offence at all. I just decided that I would prefer to write to my standards in future rather than other people's. It's as simple as that. If every other sentance now has to be cited, and cited to books that have receied a "scholarly review" published on the internet, then FAC is no longer the game for me.Giano (talk) 18:52, 21 November 2008 (UTC)

Mmmm. I am very happy and relieved that my remarks did not offend you. I... mmm. I know you are suggesting that you don't wanna participate in FAC, and of course I respect that decision. Good luck in all you do. I... believe... that everyone who has been on Wikipedia for longer than a month or two knows that you are a superlative writer. As for cites, well— you really may not believe this, but I actually do completely see where you are coming from. But that would be a long and potentially boring conversation, so I'll leave it for another day. Ling.Nut ^{(talk—WP:3IAR)} 19:04, 21 November 2008 (UTC)

Closure?

Hiya Giano. Just letting ya know, I hope Arbcom takes the David vs Giano case. I won't be getting involved there, but I sure will be watching. It might be the Trial of the Wiki decade. GoodDay (talk) 23:25, 21 November 2008 (UTC)

Doesn't look like it's going to happen. Giano, just a public thought. Remember how I said that when I think you're right, I'll back you to the hilt, and when I think you're wrong, I'll say so? I'm at both points right now. I think DG was absolutely wrong (I changed that word several times) to block you in this case, and right now, he doesn't have my confidence to retain his administrative status, never mind checkuser. I was the 2nd one to state that in the arbcom case, minutes after Moreschi filed it.

But what you're doing... it's not helping you. It might allow a release of frustration and anger from the way you've been treated, but you're allowing others to point at you and redefine the situation away from the way you've been mistreated to your behaviour. There are those out there hoping to make you lose your temper so publicly that they can point at it and say "See! It's justified! Look at the trouble he's causing!"

I'm not saying you don't have the right to be angry, because you do. Heck, I'm even angry, and I wasn't the one blocked! But I'm just saying for you to turn down the volume just a bit. Focus it in. Yelling on everyone's talk page is not going to get the change you want, man. SirFozzie (talk) 00:32, 22 November 2008 (UTC)

• Thank you Fozzie. If I don't yell the Arbcom puts this under its already filthy carpet. There can be no closure at all on this while Gerard is still allowed to violate editor privacy by abusing his checkuser rights. I am not alone in thinking this, but I do feel alone in vocally wanting this problem properly sorted. The Arbcom have wanted the matter silenced and swept under the carpet from the first moment they knew. What their motives were for this, one can only speculate; what the hold is that Gerard exerts over Jimbo and the Arbcom one can only speculate too. The ARbcom has done nothing to solve this problem. One or two of them send me "soothing" emails saying they understand, but in public they have the balls to do nothing. It has been suggested to me that I should run for Arbcom, having first announced that while it would be impossible to be accepted and appointed by Jimbo, a vote for me is a vote for those to register their disappointment at the way the project is currently being run. If one ran a business like this, one would be bankrupt. To me at the moment Wikipedia seems morally bankrupt. Perhaps I should run, I don't know. If I don't run - I hope those that agree with me will vote instead for those unafraid to say what changes they will try to implement for the better. A vote for the likes of Matthews and Forrester is to maintain the status quo. Forrester, is even now denying he owns IRC (Remember: "I...er..own the channel" said so smugly) , but refusing to deny that he would accept an appointment against the majority vote[1]. Are we a buch of automatons or fools to put up with this? Such a situation cannot be allowed to continue. We do the work - we have a right to a say and to be treated fairly and properly. Giano (talk) 10:08, 22 November 2008 (UTC)

Random Goofballs

Pay no attention to the random goofballs who post flippery on your talk page. Uncle uncle uncle 04:15, 22 November 2008 (UTC)

Thank you, I don't, I revert them. Giano (talk) 09:41, 22 November 2008 (UTC)

Re: Comments on Newyorkbrad's page

I'd pay much more attention to you were you not calling administrators trolls, and things like that. We've yet to have a substantial complaint brought before us about David Gerard's behaviour. So far all we've got is drama mongering. If someone brought one before us, I'd consider it. So far nobody has said exactly how Gerard has violated anyone's privacy, other than just saying that he has, over and over and over and over. Yes, I disagree with the block, think it was silly of him, but I've yet to see any evidence of a violation of privacy with regards to checkuser tools. How exactly has he violated your privacy? By revealing the existance of an alternate account of yours, that as I am told, was public knowledge anyway? I certainly didn't know it was your account, nor had I even heard of it before this, but that's neither here nor there. Has anyone ever actually read the checkuser policy? It's very broad and well open to interpretation. So yes, we reject cases that just say "omg MY PRIVACY!!!". If someone tells me what abuse there has been here, I'm more than willing to reconsider. But so far it's just been "ABUSE!" "Evidence please" "But.... ABUSE!". I'm sure you'll use this as an example of my corruption, and whatnot. The fact is, I am sympathetic to what has happened here. But so far all you've been doing is running around different pages saying "My privacy, fire him!!!" without saying anything particularly substantial regarding how your privacy has been violated. Do you know how many admins we'd have if we listened to every person who said that? Very few. If you have made some form of substantial complaint and I've somehow missed it, I'm more than willing to say "I was wrong, I was totally off the mark, and there's an issue here", and I'll even eat my hat for you. Also, feel free to revert my comments as trolling, further cementing in truth what I've said about you refusing to give any form of substantial (or even flippant) evidence regarding an abuse of the checkuser tool, or privacy violation. --Deskana (talk) 22:05, 22 November 2008 (UTC)

• Due respect, but what exactly would you consider "evidence of a violation of privacy with regards to checkuser tools"? I'd think that DG running an unwarranted CU on a respected content contributor, based only upon the existence of a well-known humorous sock is good evidence that he misused that tool. I'd say that blocking based on the results of this inappropriate CU also constitutes good evidence. I'd be interested in what would suffice for you. ^S._D.D.J.Jameson 22:27, 22 November 2008 (UTC)

You say "well-known humorous sock". I was unaware of the existance of the account, and as well unaware of who owned it. As I understand it, David Gerard was unaware of who owned it too, and he has stated as such. Were he aware I doubt he would have checked it, but that is just speculation. So I cannot see a privacy violation there. I have already agreed that the block was inappropriate, but I can't see how that's a privacy violation either. If, as you say, the account was well known, blocking it isn't a privacy violation. Yes, it was certainly inappropriate, but it's no more a violation of privacy than protecting a page that you shouldn't have. It's extremely rare for people to call for the removal of any rights on the basis of a single bad block. So why is everyone doing that here? --Deskana (talk) 22:57, 22 November 2008 (UTC)

• If I read the situation correctly, Gerard has a long history with Giano. I don't know Gerard. But I do know that this series of events has a funny "smell" to my non-politico Wikinose. Also, I asked what you would consider good evidence. You haven't yet answered that question. Out for the evening, but awaiting your response, ^S._D.D.J.Jameson 23:02, 22 November 2008 (UTC)

• • • • Again, I agree the block was inappropriate. I also agree it was inappropriate for Gerard to act in this case. I also now have evidence (that I didn't have before, due to people the many people making a fuss, and few people giving us evidence) that Gerard did know that CdB was an account owned by Giano. It's entirely within the realm of possibility that Gerard had previously known that the account was owned by Giano, and forgotten, then remembered upon checking it again. I'm not sure any action will need to be taken, though. Gerard has agreed to stay away from Giano related matters. I think a statement from ArbCom would help. I think I will talk to my colleagues and try to get us to release one. I'd like to thank Bishzilla for actually giving me some evidence to work with, as opposed to the multitude of other people who just prefer to make a fuss rather than do anything constructive. --Deskana (talk) 23:16, 22 November 2008 (UTC)

I have never read such stupid claptrap in all my life, you must be the most uninformed Arb in history, and that is saying something - "I also now have evidence (that I didn't have before, due to people the many people making a fuss" Fozzie told you that in his statement, or do the Arbs nt bother to read them - don't bother replying we can work the answer out for ourselves! People making a fuss, if people were not making a fuss you lot would have swept it under the carpet. Giano (talk) 00:35, 23 November 2008 (UTC)

• • • • I certainly hope you're not attempting to impugn me with that last. I was simply curious as to what would constitute evidence for you, and asked you as much. I was in no way attempting to "make a fuss" about anything. ^S._D.D.J.Jameson 23:19, 22 November 2008 (UTC)

No, I'm not, and I'm sorry for wording it in such a way that I made you believe I was. I've found this discussion with you very helpful. --Deskana (talk) 23:24, 22 November 2008 (UTC)

<copied to Deskana's talkpage. If Giano wishes it back (I can't think why, but it is not for me to impose my consideration) then he can request I undo this or replace it himself. LessHeard vanU (talk) 23:59, 22 November 2008 (UTC)>

As Giano knows, I'm continuing to look into the situation. The Arbitration Committee does not have to open a case to look at the action of trusted users with extra access. David Gerard already has agreed to not use his tools again in situations involving Giano. If after review other restrictions are needed we can handled it by motion. FloNight♥♥♥ 23:46, 22 November 2008 (UTC)

"As I understand it, David Gerard was unaware of who owned it too, and he has stated as such. - Were he aware I doubt he would have checked it" Thank you Deskana for showing your complete ignorance of this case - probably best if you don't tire yourself further looking at it. Giano (talk) 00:06, 23 November 2008 (UTC)

Very well. Get stuffed. --Deskana (talk) 01:00, 23 November 2008 (UTC)

Warning regarding civility

You are under civility parole. This edit is a clear violation. Please note that you have now have a record of 4 valid blocks. After the 5th block, blocks may be for up to one month. Fred Talk 01:59, 23 November 2008 (UTC)