User talk:Xeno

Page contents not supported in other languages.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Xeno (talk | contribs) at 15:26, 27 June 2008 (→‎Are websites with Google ads NOT valid resources?: rr). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

userpage | talk | dashboard | misc
userpage | talk | dashboard | misc

Notes:

  • I will usually reply where original comments occurred and add notifications if thought necessary.
  • You may email me regarding anything sensitive, private, or confidential.
  • I work for or provide services to the Wikimedia Foundation, but this is my personal account. Edits, statements, or other contributions made from this account are my own, and may not reflect the views of the Foundation.
  • Feel free to post a message or ask a question. Please be sure to [[wikilink]] appropriate subjects. Thanks for visiting!
click here to leave a new message...
This user is addicted to Texas Hold 'em and is going all in with pocket aces.
Beware! This user's talk page is patrolled by talk page stalkers.

Notification section

If you've updated your adoptee subpage, and would like me to respond to it, please sign your name below (~~~~). When you make a new update, delete your signature, and sign again.


Talkbacks and other notifications
  • .

User talk:12.30.22.36/Archive 1.

Are we supposed to archive IP talk pages? I thought we could just delete the warnings, no? · AndonicO Engage. 20:16, 20 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Personal preference, I guess. I've seen people use the permalink to an old version, I guess I'm just used to the tried'n'true archive method. xenocidic (talk) 20:37, 20 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Okay, thanks. I deleted one the other day... sorry. · AndonicO Engage. 18:32, 21 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No biggie. It can be seen in the talk page history. I'll probably stop creating them, it doesn't make sense for an IP to have archives. –xenocidic (talk) 18:42, 21 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Are websites with Google ads NOT valid resources?

(Re [1]) i also visit About.com which I believe has very valuable information (that is MY opinion only) and it is "plastered" with sponsored links. Are "sponcored links" the same as google ads by wikipedia standards? or does wikipedia believe that ANY site with these types of ads, regardless of the information, research or contribution of user desired information is not worthy of being noted?

Ok, maybe I am being ironic, sorry! but I feel that its kina dumb, I mean even wikipedia asks for money, i personally have a blog (with no ads on it) but its for personal expression only, and i don't put links on wikipedia to it.

personally I felt that Wikipedia should be a source of unbiased, uncensored information as long as there is no advertising (spamming) or garbage. but lets face it, the bios of Warren Bennis, Robin Sharma (books wise), and many others is basic PR. yet it seems to be no problem because people (including myself) are interested. and FYI, i never even heard of Warren Bennis (and many others) before going to the leadership gurus site, but i did appreciate the article on wikipedia about him.

the links i was placing was to a "LIST" of people you already have on wikipedia, PR for them or not, they are on wikipedia already (you can always take them off if you want, that is not my place). and whether the site has google ads or not, personally i don't care, i just like to know stuff like this, and thought others might too. also the idea of voting honestly is turn-on. i have heard about 6 of these guys speak (only one do i know personally, and he is not on wikipedia), some are boring some are exciting

so what do i do now, stand by the sidelines and let people tell me what i can and cannot do? what is right and what is wrong? or should i stand my ground and fight for what i believe in - freedom of information and expression, and the desire to give value to others? and keep on trying to give what i feel is valuable, and that would include an article on Arthur Carmazzi who personally think is a great man (but then again, that is my opinion).

can you please give me some real guidance and not just blow me off like some of the others.


Marcie

202.169.237.30 (talk) 07:56, 21 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here.

got my account

hi Xenocidic

i got my account. i am passionate about Psychology and how to lead people. i have really learned a lot from these gurus, there books, articles, websites... i want to make a difference. i am still young and have a lot to learn and do in my life, knowledge is hobby and i want to share it. so how? honestly i don't do lots of research and dig deep into stuff myself, thats why i come here and other sites where the research has already been done. for example http://leadershipnow.com it is a commercial site, but it has sooo much great information in it. and it was voted #1 leadership blog of the year in 2008, wouldn't that be something others may be interested in?

in this day and age it is very difficult to separate anything valuable from commercialism, simply because much of the reason people come up with the good stuff is to make money. i personally think that John Maxwell's rank on number 1 is spot on, i heard him speak and the guy is truly a master, but the links go to his commercial AND religious websites. Who says he is the number one, don't know but i do believe. commercial status should that have any relevance in my desire to go to his commercial site to get info.

and in about.com, again, sooo much valuable information. do you know how much time it takes to find these things? it would be so nice if wikipedia could acknowledge that its followers, like me, could go to find lots of information. much of the criteria set seems to be related to historical fact. but new gurus like Maxwell still get the PR and commercial benefit without violation??? not that i am against it, i appreciate the links. just don't think there should be double standards.

as for the 1000 people voting on the bad leader on the leadershipgurus site, now you are being ironic, tisk tisk. i am guessing you read the criteria - http://www.leadershipgurus.net/leadership_award.html

also, what about proven methods like Directive Communication psychology, wildly used in asia, but not in ammerica where most of the wiki editors are, so they don't think its valid because they don't read asian newpapers and media. and they don't even want to look at the proof. i had a bad experience with this.

oh, by the way, i am living in asia, where are you?

also, what does Xenocidic mean?

sorry i rambled. what do you think i should do now?

Hotmarcie (talk) 05:19, 22 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here.

submitted to the forum

Hi Xeno

submitted to the link you suggested.

beside that, what else can i do. i know a but most of what i know is not my own, it is someone elses ideas like Maxwell or Blanchard...

oh, and you name, not sure if that's good, i mean its strong and all, but what if aliens are not really invading and it just looks like it, then wouldn't it be bad to destroy them? i remember this really old black and white movie, don't remember the name, but it had this giant robot that was like the police for the universe. only remember the earth was saved because the alien got a message to the robot "klitu barata nicto" - do you know that movie? kinda makes you think.

anyway have a chipper day :) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Hotmarcie (talk • contribs) 12:38, 27 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here.

The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar

The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
Thank you for reverting vandalism on my userpage. NuclearWarfare (talk) 01:30, 22 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No problem, and, thanks =). –xenocidic (talk) 02:16, 22 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Rfa!vote

(Re [2]) Thanks. I was meaning to do that, but I didn't know what I should do, so I just removed it. Thanks again!! America69 (talk) 14:07, 23 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here.

Adoption

So sorry I didn't get back to you, I have just spent too much tme on editing and not on discussion. Yes I would like to get adopted by you please, and primarily require help in articles relating to video games, etc. My Main interest is seeing how I can help get articles to atleast GA status. Thanks. By the way, is it possible to opt out of the adoption? Like midway or something? Thanks again.

JTBX (talk) 14:22, 23 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here.
okey doke. JTBX (talk) 14:28, 23 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
My reply here.
Thank you JTBX (talk) 15:01, 23 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thank's for the Help

Thank you for all the help you gave me. Your actually an admin I like cause some don't give respect to people unlike you. Any comments you can leave on my talk page or E-mail.--Ezekiel †alk 18:51, 23 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks!

That is the first Barnstar I ever got here! No hard feelings at all. I enjoy editing on the Simple English Wikipedia better, but edit here on occasion also. Cheers and thanks -- America †alk 20:15, 23 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here.
It's fine. I like mine simple. Thanks :) -- America †alk 20:21, 23 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Request for Rollback

Your bribe

Xenocidic, This may be too early, but if possible, I would love the Rollback feature added to my account. I have been using Twinkle a bit, but I would rather have the feature on my account. You've blocked a few IPs that I have reported (if that goes for anything :P). Anyway, tell me when to reapply if you can't give it to me now, or whatever.

DavidWS (talk) 19:38, 24 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

  • Hi David, I appreciate your enthusiasm, but it is definitely too soon to grant rollback; you've only been editing for two days. That being said, your recent reverts using Twinkle have been nearly spot on. (at least the ones I looked at). Keep up the good work and ask again/apply to WP:RFR in a couple weeks. –xenocidic (talk) 19:45, 24 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, I saw your reply---after I request rollback on the RFR page. User:Tivedshambo added rollback to my account. Sorry for requesting it in two different places, I was just thinking I might as well put it on the "official" request page. DavidWS (talk) 17:37, 25 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not a problem. heck, if I had some more ground between me and my RFA, I probably would've granted it yesterday. Your twinkle use clearly showed high levels of clue, and I did feel a little silly asking you to wait a couple weeks before giving you a tool that would speed up your vandal-fighting work. happy huggling, –xenocidic (talk) 17:39, 25 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Signature help

wherein I waste many hours of my life

(Re [3]) I already know about links, I just needed to know how to put those words under the words in the superscripted format. And i am currently working on reducing my signature, so. But thanks anyway, and please let me know how to put the words under the other words. thx, -me(im still working on my signature) —Preceding comment was added at 20:37, 24 June 2008 (UTC) [reply]

Oh, and by the way, im working on reducing my sig rite now (im gonna miss it...). So yep. How do i do the thing which is possible yet would be long? —Preceding unsigned comment added by IaM7DeadlySins (talk • contribs) 20:41, 24 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
My reply here.

Can you look it up for me and then tell me please? Ive reduced my signature. I am the7 Deadly Sins greed, gluttony, and wrathenvy, sloth, and lustpride hows that? —Preceding comment was added at 20:58, 24 June 2008 (UTC) [reply]

My reply here.

K, well hows this? I am the7 Deadly Sins greed, gluttony, and wrathenvy, sloth, lust and pride Can i have the code now? I have enough room for 50 characters. —Preceding comment was added at 21:03, 24 June 2008 (UTC)

My reply here.

well, can i please have the code then anyway? ( its allrite, ive been editing pages before i asked this ) . —Preceding unsigned comment added by IaM7DeadlySins (talk • contribs) 21:38, 24 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here.

It wont let me, becuz there is something wrong with the HTML tags. I cant figure out what it is. —Preceding unsigned comment added by IaM7DeadlySins (talk • contribs) 21:41, 24 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here.

kk, thanks. but about the thing you gave me, all it does is put the words within the words before it. I am experimenting rite now to get it below. But, any tips? —Preceding unsigned comment added by IaM7DeadlySins (talk • contribs) 21:49, 24 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here.

mmk, now this is ticking me off. I have now made that signature, 7Deadl Sinsgreed, gluttony, and wrath envy, sloth, lust and pride, but it wont let me use it. Where the heck is there a error? I have scanned it again and agai n and i cant find a flaw. So, i wanna use that as my raw signature, but the stupid thing wont let me. Please find out what is wrong,. thx 7Deadl Sinsgreed, gluttony, and wrath envy, sloth, lust and pride —Preceding comment was added at 22:00, 24 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here.

So,

(Re [4]) Your saying you dont want me to create any pages to wikipedia anymore? Why? What did i do? Am i blocked or something?

7Deadly Sinsgreed, gluttony, and wrath envy, sloth, lust and pride —Preceding comment was added at 22:56, 24 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here.

hey, about irredescent

Shes going crazy on me. Really, i didnt do anything wrong, and look at my talk page (bottom). Can you tell her to calm down and relax a bit please (she protected her page, semi)? I dont want to have an admin mad at me. Thanks,

7Deadly Sinsgreed, gluttony, and wrath envy, sloth, lust and pride —Preceding comment was added at 19:26, June 24, 2008 (UTC)

You need to stop worrying about "playing" with wikipedia and start improving it. And for the love of all that is holy, get rid of that sig and use one in the preferences box if you can't remember to timestamp your posts. –xenocidic (talk) 23:30, 24 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

2nd opinion

As you've been dealing with him as well, do you have any thoughts about whether this is a good-faith editor going wildly astray or yet another 4chan troll? Having been sucked into about three simultaneous flamewars today, none of which involved me, I'm aware that my AGF levels are lower than usual so I don't really want to start blocking myself. – iridescent 23:27, 24 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I've been trying to AGF all day, and I tried to point out that he made probably 10 times as many edits about his signature than he has to mainspace articles. Could he one day become a good contributor? I don't know. An awful lot of myspacing going on, though. –xenocidic (talk) 23:29, 24 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Can I just point out how incredibly odd it is to see a user's sixth edit be a discussion, out of the blue, about Grawp? Metros (talk) 23:33, 24 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, and see his essay. Perhaps do some checking in the drawers. –xenocidic (talk) 23:34, 24 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Regretting that RFA yet, Xenocidic? It's not going to get any better than this. – iridescent 23:42, 24 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
heh - never! –xenocidic (talk) 00:12, 25 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

thanks

Im unblocked now. The7DeadlySins 01:27, 25 June 2008 (UTC) [reply]

My reply here.

k, 2 questions

1. In Wiktionary, is there still admins and the samne rules as wikipedia? Because i am REALLY good with words, and im creating an account for there too. And 2. I made a page for my sandbox. The edits i make there, will they count against me if i make a lot of them? (ie disruptive editing). Because i still need to test things out, and i almost got blocked for that :(.

The7DeadlySins —Preceding comment was added at 01:38, 25 June 2008 (UTC) [reply]

No, go nuts in your own sandbox. Please paste your signature into your preferences so that you don't forget the timestampe anymore. I'm pretty sure wiktionary has similar rules to wikipedia. –xenocidic (talk) 01:55, 25 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

wow

Im in the wiktionary, and there is alot of words they missed that i know. They dont even have myopathy. How sad. But, im here to save the day!

The7DeadlySins 01:53, 25 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Enjoy. –xenocidic (talk) 01:55, 25 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thank You

(Re [5]) Thanks for all the tips you have given me today. That should help me so I don't have to keep copying and pasting everything to my page!! Thanks again. America69 (talk) 22:05, 24 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here.
The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
For giving me all these tips, I hereby award you this barnstar.America69 (talk) 22:10, 24 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My new page

What do you think of my new Userpage? America69 (talk) 22:36, 24 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here.

Thank you from CHB

Thanks for taking care of User:Willknowles. I can't stand vandals especially those who do useless, lame, vulgar attacks on others... —Preceding unsigned comment added by Chiefhuggybear (talk • contribs) 23:16, June 24, 2008 (UTC)

No problem. Be sure to let me know, or report to AIV if he does it again. –xenocidic (talk) 23:19, 24 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
After assisting with patrolling new pages for only two days, I quit! I applaud the both you for your patience. I can't stand little vandals and disruptive, people. Wheewww.. this is a side of Wikipedia I don't want to be a part of. I have got enough stress in my real job so, I am sticking to creating and editing articles! Great job to those of you willing to patrol new pages and be an admin! chiefhuggybear (talk) 01:17, 25 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Don't look at me — I've never patrolled a new page in my entire time here... Incidentally, if you want to go vandal-hunting the first contributions of newly created accounts is an excellent place to catch the spammers and vandals, and far less patrolled then the IPs at NewPages, which these days generally get trawled by the Huggle net. – iridescent 01:32, 25 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks. Nonetheless, thanks to the both of you for your patience and work. :-) chiefhuggybear (talk) 01:35, 25 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I only did new page patrol to trick people into making me an admnin! ;> now I just watch the attack pages for speedy deletion. anyways, building articles is far more rewarding. best of luck with that, CHB. –xenocidic (talk) 02:19, 25 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Accidental edit under IP

Is it possible to change this edit so it is registered from my user-name instead of the IP number? If so, feel free to do the deed at your convenience. Thanks! mdf (talk) 01:35, 25 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here.

FYI

Another one in the drawer – iridescent 02:04, 25 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the heads up. –xenocidic (talk) 02:17, 25 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

VG Glitches

Relevant to an article or not? As in explaining in-depth on a vg article, with sources included, about a glitch that can be taken advantage of during gameplay or a glitch that renders the game unplayable. Just curious... -- Comandante {Talk} 02:25, 25 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here.
See here for what I'm talking about. -- Comandante {Talk} 03:15, 25 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
My reply here.

Status

Thanks for fixing the status thingy on my userpage...just noticed the change!, Best wishes --Badgernet (talk) 13:58, 25 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

No problem. =) –xenocidic (talk) 14:00, 25 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

UBXn

(Re [6]) If they're not being used, feel free to delete them. I'll tag the rest once they're moved. Thanks for doing this. RichardΩ612 Ɣ ɸ 17:57, 25 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, and yeah, I will go through updating the transclusions (that's what started all this, seeing redlinked userboxen). RichardΩ612 Ɣ ɸ 17:58, 25 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
My reply here.
OK, all transclusions fixed, feel free to re-nuke the pages! RichardΩ612 Ɣ ɸ 19:44, 25 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
My reply here.

What's the difference here?

The IP I just reported from Best Buy is a display machine. It hasn't been warned often so got off with a 1 day block. 198.22.123.103 is the machine right next to it on the same display table. It's been blocked for 6 months. What's the difference here? DarkAudit (talk) 18:40, 25 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

It's already been blocked by another admin, I was just commenting on the edits. Sorry, just re-read your comment. I guess this one hasn't had as much vandalism activity, so the admin erred on the side of conservatism. the other one was blocked by Jack Bauer, and that guy doesn't fuck around. cheers, –xenocidic (talk) 18:42, 25 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Welcome to Wikinews!

Im sure you understand most of Wikinews policy (as they are similar to Wikipedia) but here is the Wikinews welcome message anyway, delivered to your Wikipedia talk page as Wikipedia is your home project:

welcome to wikinews

Xenocidic, welcome to Wikinews! I hope you like the place and decide to stay. Here are a few good links for newcomers:

Our key policies - if you read anything, read these!

Here a few pointers to help you get to know Wikinews:

There are always things to do on Wikinews:

By the way, you can sign your name on Talk pages using four tildes (~~~~), which produces your name and the current date. If you have any questions, you can ask them at the water cooler| or to anyone on the Welcommittee, or ask me on my Talk page. Again, welcome!Anonymous101 (talk) 19:12, 25 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here.

Thanx for your help

Now my message page is being stupid but I just wanted to thank you for your help with the chess article. I tried it thru Firefox and you're right- it worked just fine. Thanx again! Lyzyrd (talk) 20:27, 25 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here.

archiving

(Re [7]) I can take a look at the discussion, but it might be a day or two until I have time to go through it. Other than the posting on the Village Pump, has the discussion been publicized anywhere? -- ☑ SamuelWantman 00:04, 26 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here.

RfA

I don't wanna be the guy who brings this up, but I also don't want to see it turn into a big deal. Is this supposed to be, y'know, a counter-support for Kurt? Like a parody or something? (I'll admit I have a moderate case of paranoia, so it's probably meh brain getting all jittery. I'm drawing a bad conclusion, but I can't really help it)--Koji†Dude (C) 00:24, 26 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

It's a genuine support !vote expressing my opinion. –xenocidic (talk) 00:41, 26 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Okay, just looked sort of funny. Sorry. Thanks for clarifying!--Koji†Dude (C) 02:01, 26 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

unblock-un requests

Just a note -- I saw your response at User talk:Dynotech, and in general requests to change username when the username was the issue don't need to be discussed with the blocking admin. Username blocks are normally intended to be non-judgemental of the user, only the name, so if they agree to change name they should be allowed to. (It is worth checking that there wasn't another reason for the block, such as vandalism or spamming. Sometimes people get blocked with the username block template when they really should be blocked for other reasons like {{test7}} or {{spamusername}}.) Anyway, just a friendly note, hope it helps. Mangojuicetalk 13:59, 26 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, that helps. I'll keep that in mind for the future and check for aggravating circumstances. –xenocidic (talk) 14:02, 26 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Regarding Username Report for Yougonnagethacked

Hey Xeno, just wondering what your opinion is for a length of time to attempt discussion with a user about a (possibly) inappropriate username? Haven't really done this before, and I would guess that whoever does eventually block would use their judgement, but would like a bit of a ball-park figure for time before I recommend RFCN. Cheers — Relyimah (t-c-e) 23:36, 26 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hrm I'll admit usernames for attention isn't really my area of expertise, but from what I understand if a user isn't actively editing than there's no real cause for concern. If the user doesn't get back to you, and doesn't start editing, I'm not sure that any actions needs to be taken. Though, feel free to seek a second opinion from an admin more active at UAA. –xenocidic (talk) 01:57, 27 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for the feedback -- Username has been blocked anyway — Relyimah (t-c-e) 08:01, 27 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
That works =. –xenocidic (talk) 15:18, 27 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Re: RADIOWP

(Re [8]) Thanks, and will upload to commons. By any chance, would you like to do a segment for the show? S.G. and I are looking for people do do new segments and I think you would have pretty good one. If interested, just drop me a line on my talk page. RedThunder 13:22, 27 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here.

RADIO WIKIPEDIA CALENDER

Please view Wikipedia:Radio_Wikipedia#Calender which details reporter's days. StewieGriffin! • Talk Sign 15:11, 27 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

By the way, if you don't want to do tomorrow's episode, change it to My Name. Thanks. StewieGriffin! • Talk Sign 15:13, 27 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
My reply here.
If you need me to do anything, poke me. I need to go in the shower now, since I am going out, but will check my talk page around 8. I'll make an emergency ep in case. StewieGriffin! • Talk Sign 15:20, 27 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Xeno&oldid=222097539"