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Archiving CHU
A few pointers on archiving CHU:
- {{done}} and {{not done}} requests belong in different archives
- VoABot does the archiving
- VoABot always archives {{done}} requests fine so you shouldn't need to archive those
- VoABot sometimes forgets to remove the {{not done}} requests from WP:CHU when it archives them (which is when I usually step in and do it)
Hope that clarifies things :-). If you've got a minute, could you move the {{not done}} requests you archived to Wikipedia:Changing username/Archive32 to Wikipedia:Changing username/Unfulfilled/2007/November? Thanks, WjBscribe 18:08, 27 November 2007 (UTC)
- Yes, of course. It was requested by a bureaucrat on IRC for me to do this, and I apologise for any inconvenience, I should have been more careful. I will correct my mistakes and, I hope this did not cause trouble for you :) Again, apologies. Qst 18:13, 27 November 2007 (UTC)
Done. I am responsible for my own actions, I shall be more careful. Thank you, WJBscribe for pointing this out. Qst 18:21, 27 November 2007 (UTC)
Not a problem at all - just thought I'd point out how the system is meant to work. The Bot has managed to make much more of a mess than that - I'm still prettending that Wikipedia:Changing username/Unfulfilled/2007/March isn't the mess that is (400 requests achived when I guess there should be only 50)... WjBscribe 20:47, 27 November 2007 (UTC)
- Thanks, if you ever want me to archive requests if you're busy with actually renaming users (hopefully you will be in a few days), just leave a note, as I'm kinda bored of getting no messages here hardly :) Qst 20:51, 27 November 2007 (UTC)
Re:Verobox
Hey, thanks for doing that to the template. Sorry I've not replied sooner - been busy with Vero, and coursework :( --Sagaciousuk (talk) 10:44, 29 November 2007 (UTC)
- No problem. Qst 12:55, 29 November 2007 (UTC)
RFA thanks
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Dear Qst,
Thank you for supporting in my recent RfA. Words nor pictures can express my heartfelt appreciation at the confidence the community has shown me. I am both heartened and humbled by this confidence. I will carry the lessons learned from the constructive criticism I have received with me as I edit Wikipedia, and heed those lessons. Special thanks to Pedro and Henrik as nominators. Special thanks to Rudget who wanted to. A very special thanks to Moonriddengirl for her eloquence and perceptiveness. Cheers, Dlohcierekim 19:40, 30 November 2007 (UTC) |
- Good luck! Qst 20:16, 30 November 2007 (UTC)
WikiHelp
I've done the same. — Rudget contributions 12:08, 1 December 2007 (UTC)
Everything OK?
Hi Qst, just checking in to see how things are going? Have you been having any problems or is everything ship shape? Sorry I haven't been able to chat as of late, my laptop died :-( Hope you're well, Ryan Postlethwaite 18:31, 1 December 2007 (UTC)
- Yeah - doing good, going to be a little inactive over the next few weeks, as I'm busy with another Wiki, wikihelp (link on my userpage). Regards, Qst 18:40, 1 December 2007 (UTC)
keep it open
Qst, you closed 2 RFA not one.
I request you re-open it and let it remain open for at least 1 or 1.5 hours. There are only 5 oppose votes. Hardly a snowball. Keeping it open also allows comments. Let's keep it for 1 1.5 hours (or an hour longer). Thank you. Heidianddick 20:16, 1 December 2007 (UTC)
- No, I refuse to reopen it, you did not specify on that page you wanted it to be kept open. You only have 20 edits, hence it is impossible it would've succeeded, it was closed per WP:SNOW, rightfully, in my opinion. Qst 20:21, 1 December 2007 (UTC)
- I quote from your RfA "I ask that the bureaucrat not remove this RFA too soon. Another RFA was removed minutes ago after only 4 oppose votes", it was not closed too soon at all, and regular users can snowball RfA's, should this be necessary. Qst 20:22, 1 December 2007 (UTC)
- You wrote "you did not specify on that page you wanted it to be kept open" yet you contradict yourself when you point out that I wrote "I ask that the bureaucrat not remove this RFA too soon. Another RFA was removed minutes ago after only 4 oppose votes". It seems to be that you are defying my request with a false statement. I did specify. Please reconsider! I'm a bit surprised at you because your user talk page says you are on editor review. That usually means people are on their best behavior. Heidianddick 20:26, 1 December 2007 (UTC)
- Excuse me, there is nothing of my recent behaviour to suggest that of inappropiate edits. I am merely abiding by WP:SNOW, I can assure you even if I did reopen it (which would be hugely controversial and out of order), it would not succeed. Please, move along and contribute to the encyclopedia, thats what we are all here to do. If you are not pleased with my behaviour, please, comment on my editor review. — Qst 20:29, 1 December 2007 (UTC)
- I found this discussion and felt I should comment. I agree with you, Qst, that your closure was a fair snowclose and that that RfA would not have resulted in the user being given the tools. However, the request was unique, at the least. And while the discussion most likely would not have become controversial, it could have been useful, if only to the user. So, while I agree that snowclosing it was appropriate, I encourage you in the future to give all snowcloses careful consideration. I also encourage you to remember that this user would at least seem to be a newbie, and as such biting them would not be fitting. SorryGuy 01:12, 2 December 2007 (UTC)
- I wouldn't say I was biting them at all, it is standard procedure for them to be closed early per WP:SNOW where appropriate. Yes, the userhad requested for it not to be closed too early be a 'crat, but I think at 0/5/2 - that was fair. Thanks you for comment, however :) Qst 12:04, 2 December 2007 (UTC)
- Excuse me, there is nothing of my recent behaviour to suggest that of inappropiate edits. I am merely abiding by WP:SNOW, I can assure you even if I did reopen it (which would be hugely controversial and out of order), it would not succeed. Please, move along and contribute to the encyclopedia, thats what we are all here to do. If you are not pleased with my behaviour, please, comment on my editor review. — Qst 20:29, 1 December 2007 (UTC)
- You wrote "you did not specify on that page you wanted it to be kept open" yet you contradict yourself when you point out that I wrote "I ask that the bureaucrat not remove this RFA too soon. Another RFA was removed minutes ago after only 4 oppose votes". It seems to be that you are defying my request with a false statement. I did specify. Please reconsider! I'm a bit surprised at you because your user talk page says you are on editor review. That usually means people are on their best behavior. Heidianddick 20:26, 1 December 2007 (UTC)
WikiHelp
Yes, I confirm that the account is mine - I created it yesterday, and intended to post a verification notice here but forgot about it. WaltonOne 12:07, 3 December 2007 (UTC)
- Ah, thanks — sorry I removed your sysop status, but for all I knew, it could've been a vandal (obviously now I know its one of the best contributors), but just for the safety of Wikihlp when nobody is around. I hope to see you writing some help guides! ;) Qst 12:10, 3 December 2007 (UTC)
Re-sysopped. Qst 12:11, 3 December 2007 (UTC)
Nice...
... to see a sense of humour here :P ~ Riana ⁂ 13:06, 3 December 2007 (UTC)
- Heh, well it is — I trust Moreschi's ability to arbitrate cases in a proper manner :) Qst 17:05, 3 December 2007 (UTC)
Change username
Please do. Can you delete all redirects from Davnel03 going to my new account, so that no one I know outside of Wiki can get to it? Thanks, Davnel03 17:12, 3 December 2007 (UTC)
- I can't delete them, personally, as I'm not an admin, but if you ask one an admin talk page and explain to them the circumstances, they will probably do it. Thanks, Qst 20:19, 3 December 2007 (UTC)
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Your apology
Re your apology, thank you, but don't worry about it. It's all over and done with now. Take it easy, and happy editing. Hiding T 20:47, 4 December 2007 (UTC)
- I'm glad you're okay about it :) Qst 20:48, 4 December 2007 (UTC)
WikiHelp
What's happened to the site? — Rudget contributions 15:37, 5 December 2007 (UTC)
- It has been moved to a new MediaWiki server (with great thanks to Anthony), however new site requires login to view pages, but I will contact AGK as soon as possible to fix this; I will then move the help guides we currently have to the new Wiki. After discussion about this with AGK, I have desysopped all users there, leaving only myself — I will remove my rights there and block all accounts when the articles have been moved. These are precautionary measures I'm taking in order to prevent hackers/vandals running riot there when no one is around... Qst 15:42, 5 December 2007 (UTC)
- I see. But will all the users desysopped gain them again on the new site? — Rudget contributions 15:43, 5 December 2007 (UTC)
- Yeah, but I don't think the link I provided on the Main is right, actually...Qst 15:58, 5 December 2007 (UTC)
- Want me to help at Portal:England? I've got some good experience at Portal:North West England which is one day away from being promoted. — Rudget contributions 16:33, 5 December 2007 (UTC)
- Nah, I'm okay :) Qst 16:34, 5 December 2007 (UTC)
- Yeah, but I don't think the link I provided on the Main is right, actually...Qst 15:58, 5 December 2007 (UTC)
- I see. But will all the users desysopped gain them again on the new site? — Rudget contributions 15:43, 5 December 2007 (UTC)
User page
Hello, I'm a rather new user, and you've been recommended by Anonymous Dissident on making userpages. Mine is currently quite bland, and I was wondering if you had any tips for me, as I am not too good with wikitext, but still want a nice looking page. Thanks. Redrocketboy 16:37, 5 December 2007 (UTC)
- I'm sorry, I'm to busy at the moment :( Qst 16:38, 5 December 2007 (UTC)
DYK
—Wknight94 (talk) 03:28, 6 December 2007 (UTC)
Barnstar
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You have done some particularly fine editing recently, so I award you with this! Regards, -- Anonymous DissidentTalk 05:06, 7 December 2007 (UTC) |
- Thanks! I've had a lack of desire to edit as of late. I think I've been working on articles too much recently, and I think this made me sick of them, this will probably only be a temporary thing :) Qst 10:36, 7 December 2007 (UTC)
Billy's RfA
You've misunderstood my comment, friend. I was referring to the shutoff button (I've replied to your comment on his RfA); not the former president's picture. So this is all just a little misunderstanding. I got confused when you said I was "Wrong" - because I'm pretty sure that the comment I made was on a subjective topic. Never mind! Have a great day! ScarianTalk 11:42, 7 December 2007 (UTC)
- What's this all about? -Billy-talk 14:22, 7 December 2007 (UTC)
- See the comments on your RfA... Qst 15:29, 7 December 2007 (UTC)
Turns out it was actually an image of John Lennon. ScarianTalk 13:54, 8 December 2007 (UTC)
HelpWiki "Chaos"
First off, let me give my viewpoint. I had no prior knowledge that you and Maxim were engaged in some form of a wheel war, something ironically I only learnt the other day, and I acted in good faith. I was too quick to accept your deletions and maybe even Maxim's restorations (and block on you). I became entangled in a net which I had aimlessly swam into, and for that I apologise. I would also like to say sorry for my recent (at least what I think) hassling you, first CHU on here a few weeks ago, then WikiHelp. I've probably been badgering you too much and I would like to say sorry, Qst. Thank you for taking the time to read this. Regards, — Rudget speak.work 15:41, 7 December 2007 (UTC)
- No! You haven't been hassling me at all, you jus made a mistake — me and Maxim should have both stepped back, it was just a moment of annoyance at when he ignored my request not to import articles. Officially, it was a wheel war, but I do believe I only deleted 2 articles which had been unnecessarily imported, so it was not something as serious as a BLP protection issues. I hope we can all put it behind us, were were both in the wrong (Me and Maxim), I think you justs confused by the situation, which is understandable, given the circumstances. Best, Qst 15:44, 7 December 2007 (UTC)
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My speedy deletes
Thanks for the notice about my tags for speedy deletes. The text for [[Doris Greenspun}} is taken 100% from another source, so I have tagged it for speedy deletion again. I'll see about Martín Lousteau later.
FYI, A7 specifically refers to "does not indicate why its subject is important or significant". I do not see any of that in Greenspun's article, which is why I tagged it. Being director of something, participation in international projects, being a PhD candidate, being an advocate of something, publishing numerous books and giving numerous talks simply do not add up. There are thousands of non-notable people in public office. Thousands of people work giving speeches. That doesn't make them notable. The speedy deletion process does not depend on being non-notable; it depends on an explicit assertion of notability. I don't see it in either of the two articles you mentioned. Cbdorsett (talk) 05:40, 14 December 2007 (UTC)
- The latter article was kept, as it is not a A7 topic. The first article mentioned was deleted, but not because of the tag you placed on it - it was deleted as a copyright violation. I strongly suggest you read up on the CSD criteria to prevent furhter mishaps like these, as Riana and myself pointed out yesterday on your talk page. Qst 10:38, 14 December 2007 (UTC)
Vandalism from 207.219.124.136
(See User talk:207.219.124.136)
Since the "last warning", this user has continued to abuse and vandalise Wikipedia, most seriously in their latest comment which makes allegations against the charity Save The Children:
http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Save_the_Children&diff=prev&oldid=176420917 —Preceding unsigned comment added by Bobbykjack (talk • contribs) 11:50, 14 December 2007 (UTC)
Reflist
Hi Qst, just so you know there is no consensus about using {{Reflist}}, and this has been removed from the latest builds (although not yet released in binary form) of AWB. Rgds, Rich Farmbrough, 16:20 15 December 2007 (GMT).
- Thanks for the message, Rich — although I must note that {{Reflist}} appears to be the more commonly used template, rather than old, and traditional, <references/>. Thanks, Qst 19:53, 15 December 2007 (UTC)
family guy episode list comment
So far all of your edits to the main episode list seem fine, except the one that removed the known plot points. There is nothing stating that lists can include this type of information, and as long as it is monitored and kept as simple as it was it should remain. Grande13 (talk) 23:19, 15 December 2007 (UTC)
- no, I'm basing it off List of The Simpsons episodes (which is a featured list, which I'm trying to do to this one), its unencyclopedic, and makes the article look bad, as its just facts which have been plonked there, if anything, it should be converted into paragraphs. Anyway, never mind — Qst 23:21, 15 December 2007 (UTC)
- Actually, I thought it was still being discussed about removing the summaries....I feel they should still be included as short recaps, and the longer versions can be found on the individual episode pages. There is no reason for them to be removed as the episode list wasn't that long. Please revert those until further discussions can be made. just because the Simpsons uses it doesn't mean its the preferred format for all shows, plus the simpsons has 3 times as many seasons which im sure you're aware of Grande13 (talk) 23:22, 15 December 2007 (UTC)
- Actually, I think we should leave it as it is currently, if you feel that way inclined, leave a note on the article talk page, and if consensus is in favour of your preffered format, we'll go that way, if not, the opposite wil happen. Cheers, Qst 23:25, 15 December 2007 (UTC)
- I mean there was the current discussion on the talk page under Featured list possibility, but that was never agreed upon.Grande13 (talk) 23:27, 15 December 2007 (UTC)
- Please indent your comments using the colon (:), then it saves me having to do it. Not everything has to be discussed on the talk page, although it is preferred for major changes, however I wouldn't consider this to be a major change. I was simply being bold and making the change myself... Qst 23:30, 15 December 2007 (UTC)
- I mean there was the current discussion on the talk page under Featured list possibility, but that was never agreed upon. You can still make individual season pages while keeping the short summaries on the main page, and just include extended info such as guest stars, director, etc on the actual season page. I think you should just keep it the way it was, unless further discussion dictates otherwise. I've put a lot of time into this page over the past few years, and am a pretty active user of wikipedia and dont see any real reason for this change. You should go back to the working on the individual episode pages, as you were doing quite a good job with those and were seeing some good results with the GA nomimations and such Grande13 (talk) 23:27, 15 December 2007 (UTC)
- While I appreciate your efforts, I dont think its necessary to remove the summaries now. The list can still probably achieve featured status with those intact. You can keep off the known plots, but keep the summaries. Grande13 (talk) 23:33, 15 December 2007 (UTC)
- Thank you, I appreciate that — however I am trying to bring Wikipedia's coverage of Family Guy to the next level (i.e. GA or FA status), I think we should both work togehter on this, as we both want the same thing. The list has much more of a chance of becoming featured without the episode descriptions, as it makes it look much tidier without them. To add to this, I was intending on creating articles about individual seasons (like The Simpsons has), which will contain brief episode synopsis to the episode. For an example, see this. Thanks, Qst 23:34, 15 December 2007 (UTC)
- I mean there was the current discussion on the talk page under Featured list possibility, but that was never agreed upon. You can still make individual season pages while keeping the short summaries on the main page, and just include extended info such as guest stars, director, etc on the actual season page. I think you should just keep it the way it was, unless further discussion dictates otherwise. I've put a lot of time into this page over the past few years, and am a pretty active user of wikipedia and dont see any real reason for this change. You should go back to the working on the individual episode pages, as you were doing quite a good job with those and were seeing some good results with the GA nomimations and such Grande13 (talk) 23:27, 15 December 2007 (UTC)
- Actually, I think we should leave it as it is currently, if you feel that way inclined, leave a note on the article talk page, and if consensus is in favour of your preffered format, we'll go that way, if not, the opposite wil happen. Cheers, Qst 23:25, 15 December 2007 (UTC)
- Actually, I thought it was still being discussed about removing the summaries....I feel they should still be included as short recaps, and the longer versions can be found on the individual episode pages. There is no reason for them to be removed as the episode list wasn't that long. Please revert those until further discussions can be made. just because the Simpsons uses it doesn't mean its the preferred format for all shows, plus the simpsons has 3 times as many seasons which im sure you're aware of Grande13 (talk) 23:22, 15 December 2007 (UTC)
- Ok, maybe we should do what lost does. If you are unaware they have individual pages, but somehow have the summaries and stuff setup to where it is linked over to the main episode page. So if you change something to the Season 3 page for example, then it would be reflected on the main episode list as well. Also, we can start building the season pages now, but maybe should seriously consider doing it the way lost has it setup. It reduces having to edit things in multiple places as well Grande13 (talk) 00:21, 16 December 2007 (UTC)
Hey
Can I ask for your help?
Does this image follow the fair use rationale correctly? Maser (Talk!) 00:33, 16 December 2007 (UTC)
- No, unfortunately, its does not. If you take a look at Wikipedia:Non-free content criteria, that gives you a detailed guide to fair use policy and fair use rationales on Wikipedia. If you also need help, Template:Fair use rationale and its parameters provides guidance as to what is needed to make a valid fair use rationale. Hope this helps, Qst 00:37, 16 December 2007 (UTC)
- Is there any way I can fix it so it will? I'm starting a new article - Men of Stone - and the image is necessary (the cover of the book). Maser (Talk!) 00:39, 16 December 2007 (UTC)
- Yes, if you have a look at the template, that will tell you all the fields necessary to make the rationale valid. Qst 00:41, 16 December 2007 (UTC)
- Is there any way I can fix it so it will? I'm starting a new article - Men of Stone - and the image is necessary (the cover of the book). Maser (Talk!) 00:39, 16 December 2007 (UTC)
I don't think the topics links is quite upto scratch. Could you hold off the featured portal candidacy until I've had a chance to have a proper look? Ryan Postlethwaite 02:04, 16 December 2007 (UTC)
- Well, I've based it off Portal:Scotland and Portal:North West England, but if you want. Qst 02:05, 16 December 2007 (UTC)
- I just think better articles could be displayed for each of the topics, and some that are included are very minor. If you could hold off till this time tomorrow, I'll get it upto scratch. Ryan Postlethwaite 02:07, 16 December 2007 (UTC)
- Okay — hopefully I'll be in bed earlier at this time tomorrow :) Qst 02:07, 16 December 2007 (UTC)
- Hehe, me to :-) I've got a few ideas I want to add to it - quite looking forward! Ryan Postlethwaite 02:09, 16 December 2007 (UTC)
- Okay — hopefully I'll be in bed earlier at this time tomorrow :) Qst 02:07, 16 December 2007 (UTC)
- I just think better articles could be displayed for each of the topics, and some that are included are very minor. If you could hold off till this time tomorrow, I'll get it upto scratch. Ryan Postlethwaite 02:07, 16 December 2007 (UTC)
- I've added a couple of extra sections, done some formatting - let me know what you think. All we need to do now is put in a proper infrastructure for selecting the article, bio, quote, picture DYK. We need to have a set date when we change over (probably the first of each month) and set up a dedicated page for creating the next months content (we could do this on the suggestions page I created). Ryan Postlethwaite 18:59, 17 December 2007 (UTC)
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User-space editing
That's quite alright. :) Rt. 22:03, 18 December 2007 (UTC)
Hey, just letting you know, I don't think there's any need to plan ahead of March next year. We're open to suggestions, and if we plan too far ahead, peoples suggestions won't get used. Ryan Postlethwaite 13:14, 19 December 2007 (UTC)
- Okay — I just think it makes it look more organised; at the end of the day, we could make a couple of adjustments if a valid suggestion. Also, I've wrote one of the selected biographies for January 2008, although its a little short, I thought the article was longer when I first found it. Qst 13:18, 19 December 2007 (UTC)
- There's organised, and then there's too organised. Of course we can change things, but in an ideal world, we wouldn't need to. I think planning 3 months ahead is long enough. I'll take a look at the bio now. Ryan Postlethwaite 13:23, 19 December 2007 (UTC)
- The bio's too short I'm afraid - we have plenty of good and featured articles to choose from, it would probably be better is we used them instead wherever possible. Ryan Postlethwaite 13:25, 19 December 2007 (UTC)
- Mhh, it may be okay, as it will be made at least 1 times as longer due to the length of the "selected biography box". Qst 13:27, 19 December 2007 (UTC)
- It's the article I'm concerned about, not the length of the portal lead. Ryan Postlethwaite 13:28, 19 December 2007 (UTC)
- Mhh, it may be okay, as it will be made at least 1 times as longer due to the length of the "selected biography box". Qst 13:27, 19 December 2007 (UTC)
Re: Enlighten me!
Yes, it does. See {{user:east718/s}} for details. east.718 at 22:00, December 19, 2007
- Ah, I thought it must :) Qst 22:01, 19 December 2007 (UTC)
U.S. Representatives' articles
Thanks for working on missing members of congress. If you like this kind of work, Wikipedia:WikiProject Missing encyclopedic articles/American politicians/Representatives serves as a repository for missing articles. Any that you would like to work on would be appreciated.--Appraiser (talk) 16:12, 20 December 2007 (UTC)
- Well, its my pleasure :) I have noticed that a lot of the article have been created by Polbot, however are at slightly different names to those listed on the main list pages. However, I intend to write more of these article and make use of what information is possible. Best regards, Qst 16:15, 20 December 2007 (UTC)
NP watcher application
What happned? It said I was accepted, but then it said I didn't have enough edits-500(I have almost 2600!)
And then you deleted it. Can you please clarify? cf38talk 21:42, 20 December 2007 (UTC)
- Yeah, the parser functions on the template were going weird (yeah, I'm not too good with that stuff), but Martinp23 fixed it, as he knows his stuff :) Anyway, you are approved, I just reverted it to prevent confusion. Cheers, Qst 21:44, 20 December 2007 (UTC)
- I logged onto it and it said I wasn't approved.cf38talk 21:46, 20 December 2007 (UTC)
- It will in a minute, I've requested you to be added to the approved page (which is fully protected), and, as I'm not an admin — somebody else will have to do it, but it shouldn't take too long. Qst 21:48, 20 December 2007 (UTC)
- I logged onto it and it said I wasn't approved.cf38talk 21:46, 20 December 2007 (UTC)
Portal:England
I've made an edit to Portal:England/Topics, because other subsections of the portal like Portal:England/Categories and Portal:England/WikiProjects don't use the bullet points after the final word. Regards, Rt. 14:40, 21 December 2007 (UTC)
- Okay. Qst 14:42, 21 December 2007 (UTC)
Sorry to bother you again, but I see you pass people at the above? Thanks in advance. Best, Rt. 15:10, 21 December 2007 (UTC)
- Thanks for the approval. Can I just ask why everytime I extract the file, it's popup says "..programme failed to initialise." Regards, Rt. 15:24, 21 December 2007 (UTC)
- Mh, well, I'm a new moderator, so if you give me a minute, I'll take some time out of my very busy schedule to take a look, and I'll get back to you :) Qst 15:25, 21 December 2007 (UTC)
Thanks
Hi. Thanks for fixing the quid pro quo with the note symbol. I guess I'm too much into the RCU notes. ;) Cheers, Redux (talk) 21:15, 21 December 2007 (UTC)
DYK
Thanks for editing and nom. --Royalbroil 13:54, 23 December 2007 (UTC)
- Ooh, this DYK stuff is so exciting :) Thanks! Qst 14:05, 23 December 2007 (UTC)
Adminship nomination
Thanks a lot for your kind offer, but I'm not seeking adminship at this point in time. Thanks again, though! Regards, — BillC talk 23:54, 23 December 2007 (UTC)
- Same as BillC (talk · contribs)'s response, hehe, thanks so much for the offer, I'm truly flattered, but I'm not interested in that at this point in time. I'm more focused on generating featured content for the project, as you can see. Thank you so much for thinking of me though, I really appreciate the gesture and that you think I'd make a good Admin, really made my day. Cirt (talk) 18:16, 26 December 2007 (UTC).
Re:Page moves
Actually, pages can be moved automatically upon a rename, but we have the option to uncheck a box and disable the automatic move. Normally, I use the automatic move when renaming users with few edits and clearly inexperienced. When users who have been around for a while ask for a rename, I normally leave it up to them to move their own pages. That is part of the reason why I haven't changed my default rename notification. Thanks for the note, though. Cheers, Redux (talk) 11:22, 24 December 2007 (UTC)
- I understand that there is an optional checkbox (I have saw it on other wiki's where I'm an admin), but I personally think we should just move the pages all the times when renaming, it would save a lot of time, in my view :) Qst 11:30, 24 December 2007 (UTC)
- Hi. Sorry for the delay in replying, I've been offline for a few days. Back when the feature of automatic page move was introduced for the Raname tool, Essjay and I talked about it and concluded that, if a user with apparent experience was requesting a rename, we would only move their pages automatically if they included a request for as much in the reason line of the rename template. From a practical point of view, the impact of this is quite small, since the majority of the requests comes from newbies or accounts that haven't had much experience editing. I do need to customize my rename message to accomodate a note about the pages being moved... Redux (talk) 17:31, 30 December 2007 (UTC)
- Thats fine, I'm not questioning your ability to perform renames correctly, just giving my views, but as I'm not a 'crat and just a clerk, it doesn't affect me whether or not they are renamed; but thank you for the follow-up, much obliged :) Qst 17:36, 30 December 2007 (UTC)
- Hi. Sorry for the delay in replying, I've been offline for a few days. Back when the feature of automatic page move was introduced for the Raname tool, Essjay and I talked about it and concluded that, if a user with apparent experience was requesting a rename, we would only move their pages automatically if they included a request for as much in the reason line of the rename template. From a practical point of view, the impact of this is quite small, since the majority of the requests comes from newbies or accounts that haven't had much experience editing. I do need to customize my rename message to accomodate a note about the pages being moved... Redux (talk) 17:31, 30 December 2007 (UTC)
Contributions
Hey Qst. I was looking at your userpage, and I saw that you have over 28000 contributions. I saw that you have been around for a little over a year, though, so I decided to check. According to this page, you only have a little over 10000. Something is missing here. 10,000 edits is stlll a lot, though for a little over a year. Soxred93 has a boring sig 14:11, 24 December 2007 (UTC)
- Oh, thats a long story, believe me, I'd be here all day telling you about :) Qst 14:14, 24 December 2007 (UTC)
To even begin improving the quality of our 1200+ stubs, it has been suggested that we delete all navigational templates. More broadly, we have to decide on various conventions; please participate at WT:CANRD if interested. –Pomte 21:05, 25 December 2007 (UTC)
DYK
Daniel 12:03, 26 December 2007 (UTC)
- Good stuff, Qst! The DYKs are fairly piling up now ;) Anthøny 12:09, 26 December 2007 (UTC)
- Cheers, guys; DYK is a good place :) Qst 12:18, 26 December 2007 (UTC)
Portal:England
Hi Qst, why are you creating selected content months in advance still? We have a suggestions page for a reason, and if we're creating content more than a month ahead, people won't be willing to nominate. I'm also a little concerned about the March selected bio; The link to the article links to a dab page, and there's no image - we've plenty of bio's to choose from, so please always go for one with a free picture. Ryan Postlethwaite 13:45, 26 December 2007 (UTC)
- Mhh, you told me on IRC before christmas that we shouldn't go higher than three months ahead, which I've abided by. The only area which exceeds that limit is the Selected pictures, but I began creating them weeks ago. Qst 13:47, 26 December 2007 (UTC)
- Infact, it was here where you informed me not to exceed three months. Qst 13:48, 26 December 2007 (UTC)
- I didn't mean to sound at all hasty there, but I think we can survive if no free picture is available :-) Qst 13:52, 26 December 2007 (UTC)
- Right, from now we stick to one month in advance, 3 months is riduculous. We have plenty of articles available to us, so lets make sure all selected articles and bio's have a free pic associated with them, I can't understand why we'd select an article without one given the choice we have. Ryan Postlethwaite 14:51, 26 December 2007 (UTC)
- Sure, okay, I can live with that. But, it was you what suggested 3 months originally. Qst 14:52, 26 December 2007 (UTC)
- I only suggested it because you were going mental and planning things 6 months in advance. Ryan Postlethwaite 15:11, 26 December 2007 (UTC)
- Sure, okay, I can live with that. But, it was you what suggested 3 months originally. Qst 14:52, 26 December 2007 (UTC)
- Right, from now we stick to one month in advance, 3 months is riduculous. We have plenty of articles available to us, so lets make sure all selected articles and bio's have a free pic associated with them, I can't understand why we'd select an article without one given the choice we have. Ryan Postlethwaite 14:51, 26 December 2007 (UTC)
- I didn't mean to sound at all hasty there, but I think we can survive if no free picture is available :-) Qst 13:52, 26 December 2007 (UTC)
- Infact, it was here where you informed me not to exceed three months. Qst 13:48, 26 December 2007 (UTC)
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Re: CHU
Well, I would have, but there isn't a parameter for "[Username other than the one requested] is taken...". Thanks, though. —Random832 14:44, 27 December 2007 (UTC)
- There is, you can use {{CHU|usurp|Mars2007}} for the request I linked to :) Qst 14:46, 27 December 2007 (UTC)
- Well, yes, but that's confusing because it doesn't say what username it is referring to (the parameter is only used for a link), and assumes it's being used for the one in the request. I might work on some possible improvements for the template later this week though. —Random832 17:31, 27 December 2007 (UTC)
- Please discuss it first, the template is clear how it is, I don't think it needs improvements... Qst 19:13, 27 December 2007 (UTC)
- Well, yes, but that's confusing because it doesn't say what username it is referring to (the parameter is only used for a link), and assumes it's being used for the one in the request. I might work on some possible improvements for the template later this week though. —Random832 17:31, 27 December 2007 (UTC)
DYK
--Maxim(talk) 14:45, 27 December 2007 (UTC)
- Thanks, Maxim :) Qst 14:46, 27 December 2007 (UTC)
RfA thanks
Dear Qst, here is a little note to say thank you for your kind support on my request for adminship which succeeded with a final result of (72/19/6).
Now that I am a sysop, do not hesitate to contact me with any queries you have. I would be glad to help you along with the other group of kind and helpful administrators.
Thank you again and I look forward to editing alongside you in the future. — E talk 12:21, 28 December 2007 (UTC)
- Congratulaions, I have no doubt you'll use them mop and bucket wisely :-) Qst 14:51, 28 December 2007 (UTC)
UBX
Further to our #Wikipedia-en conversation, I made you this UBX menu thingy if you want it. Simply transclude {{User:Microchip08/Userpages/Qst}}
in place of your current userboxes. Please reply on my user page, on #Wikipedia-en or at #defocus. I'm either green_cat, Zuzak or microchip08.
Hope you like,
microchip08 (talk) 12:24, 31 December 2007 (UTC).
- Wow, thanks for taking the time to put all this together. I'll reply at your talk page, as requested. Additionally, I've also commented out the transcluded userboxes, just to prevent my talk page from being categorised into the same categories as my userpage. Best wishes and, thanks again :) Qst 12:30, 31 December 2007 (UTC)
- How's this one? Image:Qst_ubxtrial.gif I need to install FrontPage to get rid of the watermark, but you get the idea? microchip08 (talk) 18:33, 31 December 2007 (UTC)
- Thats nice, but isn't it going a little too fast? As well as this, my userboxes need updating regularly, so this would make things difficult, I'll discuss this further with you on IRC, however :) Qst 18:34, 31 December 2007 (UTC)
- How's this one? Image:Qst_ubxtrial.gif I need to install FrontPage to get rid of the watermark, but you get the idea? microchip08 (talk) 18:33, 31 December 2007 (UTC)
Rollback
Your rollback permission has been removed per edit-warring here. This is a misuse of the tool, as it is not to be used for edit-warring. — DarkFalls talk 10:42, 12 January 2008 (UTC)
- I was reverting a violation of WP:NFC#3 and WP:NFC#8 — the user in question has been completely gaming NFC and adding unnecessary galleries of non-free screenshots, but, if you feel its best for Wikipedia I don't have the rollback tool, thats okay. Qst 13:03, 13 January 2008 (UTC)
- Unfortunately that's definitely somewhere where rollback shouldn't have been used (as an admin or non admin), to allow a personalized message. -- lucasbfr talk 13:36, 13 January 2008 (UTC)
- I took it to his talk page and attempted to explain my reverts about three times, still, I could have acted better. Qst 13:40, 13 January 2008 (UTC)
- Unfortunately that's definitely somewhere where rollback shouldn't have been used (as an admin or non admin), to allow a personalized message. -- lucasbfr talk 13:36, 13 January 2008 (UTC)
Rudget!
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- Congrats. Qst 13:09, 13 January 2008 (UTC)
No problem.
Oh and by the way I think you should have achieved your older comments instead of removing them. TheBlazikenMaster (talk) 14:20, 13 January 2008 (UTC)
- Ah, yes. Forgot about them, I'll sort them out now. Qst 19:56, 13 January 2008 (UTC)
- You did a damn great job, keep up the good work. Really, there isn't anything particular I have on my mind now. Please watch the commentary when you feel like it, after all Wikipedia has no deadline. TheBlazikenMaster (talk) 20:49, 14 January 2008 (UTC)
I strongly recommend you go here.
I know you want to. Do you know how I know? Because you use the template a lot, so please post your point of view here. I already havw posted mine. TheBlazikenMaster (talk) 17:46, 15 January 2008 (UTC)
- Done, that template is an extremely useful one, deleting it would not be wise, in my opinion. Qst 20:37, 15 January 2008 (UTC)
Family Guy Trivia Sections
I see you are doing a lot of hard work on the FG episode pages so I'm not going to revert you. Quoted directly from the FG project page as something to do with the project is this:
"Prune Cultural references sections, removing non-notable examples of things no one needs explained."
I have been going through the pages and trying to do just that. For one, many of these pages have ballooned into all inclusive "guides" as opposed to encyclopedic entries. Deciding that everytime a song, celebrity, show, product, etc. should be included in the Cultural references section means an excessive amount of info. For example, a 5 second obvious parody of say "Men in Black" is not really notable to the episode, nor does it need explanation. I'm not sure that (just for one example) this being mentioned in a DVD commentary really warrants inclusion.
We might disagree on this, but I think the episode pages should have a detailed plot, explanations of notable connections to the show in general, and some explanation of some of the major cultural reference items in the show. This, I would think, does not mean including, in some cases, 25 or so cultural reference items, most of them being fairly obvious. Gwynand (talk) 16:34, 16 January 2008 (UTC)
- FYI, I've brought up this issue in general on the WT:FAMILYGUY. I guess respond/post there if you deem neccesary. Thanks. Gwynand (talk) 16:49, 16 January 2008 (UTC)
Ok, the article is great.
Nominate it, I believe it's ready. TheBlazikenMaster (talk) 19:40, 16 January 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for filling up my watchlist, now I have to clean it up and it ain't gonna be easy.
Nah, just messing with ya. I'm only joking, I'm not serious about that.
I have to thank you for reducing the sizes of the images, great job dude.
Oh and in case you're wondering, I'm watching all FG episode articles yet available on DVD. TheBlazikenMaster (talk) 20:12, 16 January 2008 (UTC)
- It's so addictive. Regarding the image sizes, it makes it look a hell of a lot neater if they are smaller, and thats what The Simpsons seems to go by :) Qst 20:16, 16 January 2008 (UTC)
- You're damn right about that. TheBlazikenMaster (talk) 20:53, 16 January 2008 (UTC)
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Hey, I'm the guy that kept modifying the Prick Up Your Ears (Family Guy) episode about the Starscream reference (I'm not usually signed in). What kind of reference do you think is needed? I think that footage from the shows speaks for itself.
PS. I originally created a goof section because you kept deleting it when it was under "cultural references". I was thinking that placement was the problem. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Flytrap (talk • contribs) 23:27, 18 January 2008 (UTC)
- Well, we should really use the DVD commentary which is reliable, in order to reference cultural references. As the article is at good article status, it should not have unreferenced statements in or goof sections. I'll check the DVD commentary tomorrow and see what it says, but I'm 99% sure it doesn't say anything relating to your edition. Regards, Qst 23:33, 18 January 2008 (UTC)
- Good idea, but I'm doubtful that they'd mention any errors like that. Anyway, wouldn't just comparing colors between Starscream and Thundercracker work just as well? Flytrap 23:35, 18 January 2008 (UTC)
- No, as Wikipedia works upon a system of adding references to articles. I'll see what I can dig up tomorrow, as its 23:38 here... Qst 23:39, 18 January 2008 (UTC)
- If that's the case, I'll add some internal links to show pictures of the two figures.Flytrap 23:43, 18 January 2008 (UTC)
Rollback
I've restored rollback rights to you, in hopes that nothing untoward will arise from your future usage of the tool. I don't like being proved wrong, so... :) Take care, ~ Riana ⁂ 13:20, 19 January 2008 (UTC)
- Ah, thanks. That was somewhat of asn unfortunate copyright incident, and I'll admit I shouldn't of used it at the time. Thanks :) Qst 14:07, 19 January 2008 (UTC)
What's everybody talking about?
Re this, or maybe it's none of my business. I hope it's not too serious!! --Coppertwig (talk) 16:33, 19 January 2008 (UTC)
- I'm in no position to pass judgement on this matter, but it seems Rudget has been involved in an accident, and, we are trying to establish whether it is genuine or a wrong and unfunny joke... Qst 16:34, 19 January 2008 (UTC)
- Don't worry -- apparently it was just his cousin playing a joke with his account when he left his computer on. See AN and his talk page. --Coppertwig (talk) 17:31, 19 January 2008 (UTC)
- Yeah, I saw that - I'm on IRC and thats the discussion. It baffles me as to what kind of person would trick hundreds of people into believing someone to be critically ill in hospital. 17:33, 19 January 2008 (UTC)
- Don't worry -- apparently it was just his cousin playing a joke with his account when he left his computer on. See AN and his talk page. --Coppertwig (talk) 17:31, 19 January 2008 (UTC)
Thank you
I would like to thank you for assumption of good faith even in the most extreme cases, which challenge even the decisions we make today. You're continued support is appreciated, and I would extend my good faith to you if it were ever to happen to you. I apologise for what happened with my account earlier, it caused a right stir and I'll never leave my computer logged on again, at least whilst I'm not on it. Regards, Rudget. 20:21, 19 January 2008 (UTC)
- Thats okay, I truly believe you're innocent. I know what it feels like, prior to my banning, a user used IP adresses to attack all the editors who opposed my request for adminship; and it looked like it was me, and its very upsetting when people are quick to assume things. I'm on good terms with that user now and he seems to have reformed himself. Anyway, sorry for the long story and, best of luck :) Qst 20:25, 19 January 2008 (UTC)
My userpage
Hello. I recognized that you removed the image of Kyle Katarn on my userpage. Well, I also saw that other users added images from articles on their userpages too. D@rk talk 21:42, 19 January 2008 (UTC)
- Well, having such image on your userpage (freely licensed images are acceptable, but not fair use) violate Wikipedia:Non-free content criteria, an important policy. If you could please tell me where other users have non-free media on their userpages, please do - as it will need to be removed. Thanks, :) Qst 21:51, 19 January 2008 (UTC)
Returning
After much thought and deliberation I have decided to return. Many wikians contacted me by various means and I truly appreciate the support from all of them. Man, did I need that wiki break! I have learned from it and will use the experience to improve. — Rlevse • Talk • 19:41, 21 January 2008 (UTC)
- Good to see you back, mate. Qst 20:00, 21 January 2008 (UTC)
The Simpson FA
Sure! would you prefer one that I have gotten up to a GA already, or a fresh one? Ctjf83talk 17:39, 22 January 2008 (UTC)
- Sounds good...and to make our communication easier, the project started an IRC are you familiar with those? If so, the room is #wpsimpsons if ur aren't familiar i can give you instructions Ctjf83talk 17:50, 22 January 2008 (UTC)
Talk to Scorpion0422 (talk · contribs), and also take a look at WP:DOH/TOPIC. That article is sorta his baby and he's gonna take it to FA status eventually.. Cirt (talk) 22:47, 22 January 2008 (UTC)
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FAC
Thanks for your help so far. Feel like helping out with any of Laser brain (talk · contribs)'s other comments? If not, I will try to get to them soon. Cirt (talk) 17:31, 24 January 2008 (UTC)
- Your welcome, I'll try to address a few more issues raised. I noticed the nomination in my watchlist and thought I'd give a hand in bringing it to FA. I'll do a bit of copy-editing to the article and stuff, just to get the stuff addressed quickly, otherwise I'll forget. Qst 17:33, 24 January 2008 (UTC)
- Thank you so much! I'll get to doing some more work on those points later, unless someone else gets to it first, just please note the points you've addressed on the FAC, page, like you've been doing. Thank you again for helping. Cirt (talk) 17:46, 24 January 2008 (UTC)
- Actually, Stardust8212 (talk · contribs) did the commentary part. Can you please drop him a note too and let him know which ones specifically need his input? If not, I'll let him know soon. Cirt (talk) 21:04, 24 January 2008 (UTC)
- Thank you so much! I'll get to doing some more work on those points later, unless someone else gets to it first, just please note the points you've addressed on the FAC, page, like you've been doing. Thank you again for helping. Cirt (talk) 17:46, 24 January 2008 (UTC)
Is this a joke of some sort? J Milburn (talk) 22:00, 24 January 2008 (UTC)
- No, not at all. I meant to write he starred on a Family Guy episode once (I got the idea from Portal:The Simpsons,) so I'll add that in tomorrow, as I don't have time now. Thanks for bringing this up. Qst 22:02, 24 January 2008 (UTC)
You've been loved by Cirt
Thanks so much for your help at the FAC for Hell Is Other Robots. You also do really great work on the project with getting articles up to WP:GA status, and have a WP:FPORT under your belt as well! Keep up the good work, and it's really been great working collaboratively with you on various things. Cirt (talk) 15:47, 25 January 2008 (UTC)
- Wow, this is unexpected, to say the least :). Thank you so much, and I look forward to working with you in the future. Again, thanks! Qst 15:49, 25 January 2008 (UTC)
- Working with me in the future? Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet. Cirt (talk) 15:51, 25 January 2008 (UTC)
- Hehe :) Qst 15:51, 25 January 2008 (UTC)
- Working with me in the future? Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet. Cirt (talk) 15:51, 25 January 2008 (UTC)
- On that note, at some point in the future longer term it'd be nice to get Chitty Chitty Death Bang up to WP:GA status... Cirt (talk) 15:53, 25 January 2008 (UTC)
- That would be good, but I only have access to the DVD commentary for all episodes of season 5 (which I have been focusing mainly on,) all episodes of season 4 and the selected episodes of season 3 which feature commentary. If I forget about the article, you can remind and nag me, and I'll see what I can whip up. Qst 15:57, 25 January 2008 (UTC)
Sorry about Trivia Sections
I apologize for my incompetance and I stopped near the end of Season 1 as I thought that people may not like this (as you have proved). Sorry again and I will actually read the Trivia sections first (although I did read a couple before scrapping them!). Fr4zer 21:10, 25 January 2008 (UTC)
- Its okay, don't worry - we all make mistakes :). Qst 21:11, 25 January 2008 (UTC)
Question about Hell Comes To Quahog
Good hello. Sorry to be a bother but the following sentence is the sort of thing I mean when I ask for copy-editing: "Slacking on his duties, Meg instructed to fire Peter by her boss, however she chooses her family over her job. Meanwhile, Brian, intent on destroying the superstore, retrieves the tank and drives it through the entire shop with Stewie's aid, returning outside to fire ammunition at it, completely destroying it and injuring Meg's former boss, as a result, Quahog gets its electricity supply back." run-ons like that really have no place in an encyclopedia. Here is another egregious run-on "The shops in Quahog become bankrupt because of Superstore USA's new complex and citizens are informed there will be frequent and sporadic electricity blackouts because of Superstore USA's increasing power-demand, thus leading Peter and Brian to protest outside the shop." Also there is some "there/their" confusion and generally clunky usage, it seems almost as if this was translated from a language other than English. Again, I really don't mean to keep harping on it, the article is looking better. Cheers. L0b0t (talk) 21:15, 25 January 2008 (UTC)
- I'll take a look at it tomorrow – but don't worry, you're not nagging, simply suggesting potential improvements for the article, which is a good thing. Qst 21:24, 25 January 2008 (UTC)
Please explain for 58.160.139.19 why the navigation boxes can't be here.
I really can't handle him alone. TheBlazikenMaster (talk) 13:48, 26 January 2008 (UTC)
Done. Qst 14:00, 26 January 2008 (UTC)
- Then why not rid all the episodes of them, rather than just a few? It does make it rather unpleasant for someone to think they are helping out by filling in the gaps only to be told to "stop doing that". If TheBlaizkenMaster can't handle a little confrontation by a simple anon, perhaps he should alter his introduction technique and maybe invited me to create a username and join the Family Guy Wikiproject, instead of just telling me to go away? I respect your concensus regarding the navigation boxes (although I don't agree with it), if you would like me to do your work for you and remove them from all the episodes, you need only ask politely. 58.160.139.19 (talk) 14:30, 26 January 2008 (UTC)
- I'm sorry if I came over as somewhat harsh in my message, its just these episode navigation boxes have been the centre of a lot of disputes (although not large scale disputes, still rather frustrating,) so please don't be offended by by message. I will get to work removing them from all articles per consensus later today, but thanks for being so nice about it. :) Qst 17:05, 26 January 2008 (UTC)
- Then why not rid all the episodes of them, rather than just a few? It does make it rather unpleasant for someone to think they are helping out by filling in the gaps only to be told to "stop doing that". If TheBlaizkenMaster can't handle a little confrontation by a simple anon, perhaps he should alter his introduction technique and maybe invited me to create a username and join the Family Guy Wikiproject, instead of just telling me to go away? I respect your concensus regarding the navigation boxes (although I don't agree with it), if you would like me to do your work for you and remove them from all the episodes, you need only ask politely. 58.160.139.19 (talk) 14:30, 26 January 2008 (UTC)
What are you congratulating me for?
You did all the hard work. TheBlazikenMaster (talk) 14:17, 26 January 2008 (UTC)
Username change
Sorry to bother you with something trivial. I just noticed you dealt with the name change request following mine. I tried to change my username for the first time and think I made a moxy of it by trying to change it more than once. I decided I didn't like what I changed it too and picked something else. Before I knew it I had redirects and double directs coming out of my hair! What have I done? Any advice would be welcome. Originally User:Rac fleming wanted to be User:Robert Fleming, and somehow a couple of things inbetween as well... Rac fleming (talk) 16:50, 27 January 2008 (UTC)
- I'm sorry not not replying to this, I'm a little tired now, so I'll sort this out in the morning. Hope you don't mind. Qst 22:49, 27 January 2008 (UTC)
Rollback
Hey, I was going to add a "let's give this user rollback again" thread, but I see Riana was faster. Nice! -- lucasbfr talk 14:33, 28 January 2008 (UTC)
City New York Simpson
I will take a look. Where specifically do you think it could use work? Cirt (talk) 16:16, 28 January 2008 (UTC)
- Well, I think the plot could use some trimmings and it just needs some general copyedit in scattered areas, I'm going to start work now on it... Qst (talk) 16:17, 28 January 2008 (UTC)
Valiant return triple crown?
Hi, someone brought it to my attention that you may be the first Wikipedian to qualify for the Valiant return triple crown. Would you be interested in receiving this special award? There's no extra work required; just say yes if you want it. Best regards, DurovaCharge! 17:59, 28 January 2008 (UTC)
Probation
The mob has spoken, and everyone is very happy with your progress so as such, I have closed the discussion and lifted your probation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Administrators%27_noticeboard#Qst_probation . Good luck and have fun. Keep Ryan as a mentor, he seems to have done you good :) ViridaeTalk 05:09, 30 January 2008 (UTC)
Valiant return triple crown
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Your Valiant Majesty, you've become the first person to earn the most special of all triple crowns - the one that inspired all the others. About a year ago an editor who had been topic banned at arbitration came back from that and started a new article that became a DYK entry. You know how hard it is to turn things around and be positive after a few miles in those moccasins. So I handed the fellow a resilient barnstar and that led to the triple crown awards. Ultimately, it's people like you who make this site succeed: people who aren't perfect and who keep their chins up. Not many show that as dramatically as you have, so please let me know if you ever spot another editor who's earned this or if you're ready for a supplementary award. There is no upgrade from the valiant return crowns; this is as high as triple crowns go. But you're welcome to collect the others for kicks. DurovaCharge! 19:01, 30 January 2008 (UTC)
FA
Thanks so much again for all of your help at Hell Is Other Robots. Cirt (talk) 02:34, 31 January 2008 (UTC)
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Best at this point if you just update your entry here to include the 2 DYKs, 2 GAs, and 2 FAs, and we'll go straight to the Imperial for ya. Cirt (talk) 14:23, 9 February 2008 (UTC)
Admin nomination - supposed grammatical errors
Your comment is well accepted, however, I wondered where the grammatical errors you speak of are. I am open to criticism, any any you can offer will be greatly appreciated and used to improve my talk page and administration request. In addition, I was intrigued by the fact that you think my opening statement is weak, for the reasons above, I would like to know what about it makes it so?
Admin request
Please reply on my talk page, Dendodge (talk) 20:58, 9 February 2008 (UTC).
- I have taken the decision to reply here, as that is my talk page regime and has been for longer than I care to remember.
- You have repeated "any" on your message above.
- "I may not be experienced but I don't think age matters" — These are two completely different concepts, plus, there should be a comma after experienced.
- Did not capitalise "when" on your RfA statement directly after a full stop; where the sentence begins... "When I first joined."
- If people can't read an article it won't give them the information they require. — should have a comma after article.
- There are also several grammatical errors in the introduction on your userpage, but I can't be bothered to list them all. Good luck, Qst (talk) 21:16, 9 February 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for pointing out the repetition, that was a typo. The commas you mentioned are optional in British English and the 'when' part was an honest editing mistake. Thanks for pointing them out, I'll resolve the issues as soon as possible. It doesn't matter that you replied here, whatever's easiest for you is OK. I am aware that age and experience are separate but used age in the sense of the age of my account, which I agree can cause confusion and is still not wholly correct. Thanks again, Dendodge (talk) 21:25, 9 February 2008 (UTC).
Help! My page is "pirated," yet I have some info your pages don't. We should merge, even though we are the same thing. The requested articles page said that it needed making. Basketball110 the pages I've messed up completely 00:57, 10 February 2008 (UTC)
Fixed Nominated my page for deletion, and added a few pieces of info to yours. Also added a good reference. Basketball110 the pages I've messed up completely 01:37, 10 February 2008 (UTC)
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Sorry didn't see a rule saying i couldn't add my own articles but had a feeling i couldn't.However i said I'd WP:Be Bold and add it myself :) Gnevin (talk) 09:14, 11 February 2008 (UTC)
Help Wiki
Hi, As you know I now have the xml data for all the pages. At the moment I'm still thinking over what to do with the content but I think incorporating it back into Wikipedia is the way to go. Unfortunately I don't think the CC license used is compatible with the GNUFDL(its the no commercial restriction in the CC license that is the problem). Anyway if I am going to incorporate that pages back into Wikipedia I'll need you to release your work under the GNUFDL, just something like "I agree to release my work under the GNUFDL" will be fine. If you have any other suggestions or comments feel free to tell me them. --Chris 12:14, 11 February 2008 (UTC)
Username usurp
Didn't know I couldn't usurp two names. Plenty of users have more than one doppleganger account. Anyway, I made my decision and went for User:Matthew Edwards. -- Matthew | talk | Contribs 21:14, 11 February 2008 (UTC)
My CHU clerking
Re this, are you asking me to refrain from clerking completely or just leave notes on matters where I'm completely sure of the correct action? XENON54 | talk 20:46, 12 February 2008 (UTC)
- No, just for matters you are not completely sure about. Other than that, you've been a good clerk and, I have no control over whether you clerk their or not :) Qst (talk) 20:47, 12 February 2008 (UTC)
Re: Adminship
Thanks for the offer, but I am not really interested in becoming an administrator. I fear that my time and contributions may diminish in the coming months, due to increasing activity in real life. More importantly, however, not having the tools forces me to rely on other users, which I believe everyone needs. Thanks anyway. ♬♩ Hurricanehink (talk) 20:52, 12 February 2008 (UTC)
Speedy deletion of Template:GAFail
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IRC Chat
Hey bud, I was on from about 1730-1820 UTC time. I have to go for now to a visitation for my grandpa, so I'll be there all day. talk to you later! Ctjf83talk 18:19, 18 February 2008 (UTC)
- Ah, sorry - I away then. I'll be on for another few hours and will probably be on tomorrow. :) Qst (talk) 18:56, 18 February 2008 (UTC)
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Thanks. Hopefully, WP:FG should get some more editors now. Regards, Rudget. 20:27, 19 February 2008 (UTC)
So?
Any plans on updating the episodes about Family Guy that were made before the three years without new episodes began? TheBlazikenMaster (talk) 21:31, 20 February 2008 (UTC)
- Unfortunately, no. Most for earlier seasons don't have DVD commentaries and I don't have access to the DVD its self, so unfortunately, I have no plans on that. But I do intend to bring all the Season 5 episodes (Stewie Loves Lois onwards) up to GA, although I wont be able to do the last 3 of that season, as the DVD missed them episodes out, which is really annoying. Qst (talk) 22:17, 20 February 2008 (UTC)
- Also, sorry for the delay in this reply. The bloody servers were down, and its taken 15 minutes to write it. :) Qst (talk) 22:18, 20 February 2008 (UTC)
- I know what you mean, I have been waiting to see the DVD version of Meet the Quagmires for a real long time, but the DVD didn't have it. TheBlazikenMaster (talk) 23:19, 20 February 2008 (UTC)
- Also, sorry for the delay in this reply. The bloody servers were down, and its taken 15 minutes to write it. :) Qst (talk) 22:18, 20 February 2008 (UTC)
Thanks
Hey thanks for the note. I wasn't aware that there were templates. Cheers, Icestorm815 • Talk 21:12, 21 February 2008 (UTC)
Hi, I remembered you assessing NY 306 which I was apart of re-writing to reach GA status. I added quite a bit of history and some other things to the Palisades over the last couple of days and elevated it to B status, which is as far as I'm allowed to do. I was wondering if you could assess the route when you have some free time for GA or above status or what not and let me know what I need to do to get it to that level. Thanks in advance, and have a good weekend! -Airtuna08 (talk) 01:54, 23 February 2008 (UTC)
- I'll take a look shortly. :) Qst (talk) 12:49, 23 February 2008 (UTC)
- Well, it doesn't seem to be nominated for GA status at the minute. If it gets nominated, I will take an honest look over it, yes. Qst (talk) 18:09, 23 February 2008 (UTC)
- Oh, who has to nominate it? -Airtuna08 (talk) 21:10, 23 February 2008 (UTC)
- Well, if you want a GA review and you feel it meets the current GA criteria, you can nominate it under the appropriate sub-section at Wikipedia:Good article nominations. Qst (talk) 21:48, 23 February 2008 (UTC)
- Ok, sounds good, I'll go nominate it. Thanks! -Airtuna08 (talk) 21:57, 23 February 2008 (UTC)
- Oh, who has to nominate it? -Airtuna08 (talk) 21:10, 23 February 2008 (UTC)
- Well, it doesn't seem to be nominated for GA status at the minute. If it gets nominated, I will take an honest look over it, yes. Qst (talk) 18:09, 23 February 2008 (UTC)
Re; Edit summary
Of course, I simply LOVE responding to vandalism. TheBlazikenMaster (talk) 00:20, 24 February 2008 (UTC)
After This
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Ashridge
I think the stuff about the commons etc should just go under the Ashridge article. Simply south (talk) 15:40, 24 February 2008 (UTC)
My old pal...
Qst... you used to be Tellyaddict right? If you are please respond! -- Carerra "I help newcomers! 21:54, 24 February 2008 (UTC)
Dancing banana.gif
Why did you remove that image from my userpage? 224jeff6 (talk) 22:09, 24 February 2008 (UTC)
- It was removed because it is fair-use and not available on Wikipedia under a free license (i.e public domain, GFDL) and violates WP:NFC#9. Qst (talk) 15:34, 26 February 2008 (UTC)
If you're interested, you could work on that now. TheBlazikenMaster (talk) 18:41, 26 February 2008 (UTC)
- I might. Do you know if it has a commentary? Qst (talk) 19:20, 26 February 2008 (UTC)
- As a matter of fact it does. TheBlazikenMaster (talk) 19:33, 26 February 2008 (UTC)
- Great, I'll start some work on it soon. I've just sent The Tan Aquatic With Steve Zissou off to GAC, and The Courtship of Stewie's Father is getting there. Qst (talk) 19:36, 26 February 2008 (UTC)
- As a matter of fact it does. TheBlazikenMaster (talk) 19:33, 26 February 2008 (UTC)
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Thank you, Qst, for your support in my RfB. I appreciate your trust. Acalamari 22:02, 28 February 2008 (UTC)
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Thank you for contributions to the project, Great work, especially on the WikiProject Family Guy stuff, and nice feature in The Wikipedia Signpost. May you wear the crowns well. Cirt (talk) 19:08, 29 February 2008 (UTC)
- Wow, thanks! This is really unexpected. I really appreciate this. Cheers, Cirt. :) Qst (talk) 19:22, 29 February 2008 (UTC)
Tellyaddict
Oops. Sorry. Well, I was L33tHammerbroz the one who had the problems with the userboxes and didn't edit that much. Now I've come a long way. I got a new user. You may not remember me. -- Carerra"Chatter" 16:07, 2 March 2008 (UTC)
Re: Content Contributions
I can see what you mean, I've deleted all the ones to which I didn't make a significant contribution. There's still some there that I do feel I contributed to significantly but the list's much shorter. I hope that'll do. Sorry if it seemed like I was status-seeking, that wasn't my intention. Sorry again, George D. Watson (Dendodge).TalkHelp 13:56, 1 March 2008 (UTC)
- In fact, I've narrowed it down even further - to articles I created. George D. Watson (Dendodge).TalkHelp 14:05, 1 March 2008 (UTC)
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User:Qst,
With the number of articles you've contributed to you say you have made 34,000 edits, I was amazed to see that you've only got 13,000+, is this an honest mistake? LOTRrules (talk) 18:07, 2 March 2008 (UTC)
- Nope, I use an edit counter tool which can be found in Cometstyles on the Freenode IRC network. Combined with my edits using this account, and my former account, Tellyaddict and Rlest - I have 34,000 contribs. Thanks for pointing that out. ~ Qst (talk) 18:13, 2 March 2008 (UTC)
- Qst, you may wish to insert some sort of a disclaimer or footnote into that userbox: this isn't the first time a user has enquired about this :) Just a thought. AGK (contact) 20:50, 2 March 2008 (UTC)
- Would have been nice if you actually responded on my talkpage. I mean I thought you were trying to avoid me. Thanks for sorting this out LOTRrules (talk) 22:59, 3 March 2008 (UTC)
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- Hear hear. This is well deserved. AGK (contact) 18:58, 4 March 2008 (UTC)
- Wow, this is unexpected, to say the least. This means a lot to me; thank you. :) Qst (talk) 19:00, 4 March 2008 (UTC)
Family Guy
I was not criticizing you own the information you placed it was how the information was presented and how it was perceived. It as it was not a personal attack against you. Staffwaterboy♂ 18:54, 4 March 2008 (UTC)
- Yes, I know. I never suggested it was a personal attack - it was just out of order and somewhat rude. But I'm not the type to hold grudges, so I'll get over it. :) Qst (talk) 18:56, 4 March 2008 (UTC)
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Portal:Spain - Nice work! Cirt (talk) 21:15, 5 March 2008 (UTC)
Spain's portal nominination
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The portal you nominated at featured portal candidates on Feburary 8 2008 has been promoted to featured portal status. Well done. You can view eventual comments at the nomination page. Best regards, Rudget. 21:20, 5 March 2008 (UTC)
- It might have taken a while but we finally got there. Oh and by the way, I edited your userpage!!!! :P
Image source problem with Image:Peter Griffin.jpg
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Thanks for uploading Image:Peter Griffin.jpg. I noticed that the file's description page currently doesn't specify who created the content, so the copyright status is unclear. If you did not create this file yourself, you will need to specify the owner of the copyright. If you obtained it from a website, then a link to the website from which it was taken, together with a restatement of that website's terms of use of its content, is usually sufficient information. However, if the copyright holder is different from the website's publisher, their copyright should also be acknowledged.
As well as adding the source, please add a proper copyright licensing tag if the file doesn't have one already. If you created/took the picture, audio, or video then the {{GFDL-self}} tag can be used to release it under the GFDL. If you believe the media meets the criteria at Wikipedia:Non-free content, use a tag such as {{non-free fair use in|article name}} or one of the other tags listed at Wikipedia:Image copyright tags#Fair use. See Wikipedia:Image copyright tags for the full list of copyright tags that you can use.
If you have uploaded other files, consider checking that you have specified their source and tagged them, too. You can find a list of files you have uploaded by following this link. Unsourced and untagged images may be deleted one week after they have been tagged, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. If the image is copyrighted under a non-free license (per Wikipedia:Fair use) then the image will be deleted 48 hours after 04:49, 6 March 2008 (UTC). If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you. Cirt (talk) 04:49, 6 March 2008 (UTC)
- Sorry, I posted to the image's talk page 2 days ago. Looks like there is no specific source for this image specified on the image page, save for "promotional poster". Best to use a different image for Peter Griffin, one that can be easily tracked back to a source, perhaps either a url or a self-scan by somebody from something, preferably a url. Cirt (talk) 04:51, 6 March 2008 (UTC)
RFA
I am going to withdraw if i get one more oppose any the way why are you opposing me so much for adminship?
Thanks Staffwaterboy 18:58, 6 March 2008 (UTC)
- What? I can barely understand what you're saying. I'm opposing you for adminship because of your very poor grammar, excessive sig, no content contributions and you're not ready. You could make a good admin in future months/years, but certainly not now, I'm afraid. Qst (talk) 18:59, 6 March 2008 (UTC)
- Thanks for the advice anyways and i personally think my grammar and spelling is just fine.Also i am only humman and people DO make mistakes. Staffwaterboy♂ 19:35, 6 March 2008 (UTC)
- Yes, well...okay. Qst (talk) 19:36, 6 March 2008 (UTC)
- I am currently trying to write a article about Turkey_Mountain_YorkTown_Heights i may need help writting this.Example how things might go and the format. Thanks - Staffwaterboy♂ 19:40, 6 March 2008 (UTC)
- Well, I'll give a hand where possible, and you can always ask me questions if you're stuck, but Wikipedia:Manual of Style should get you familiar with basic article layout. Qst (talk) 19:43, 6 March 2008 (UTC)
- Thank you i really appreciate it. StaffwaterboyTalk♂ 19:49, 6 March 2008 (UTC)
- Well, I'll give a hand where possible, and you can always ask me questions if you're stuck, but Wikipedia:Manual of Style should get you familiar with basic article layout. Qst (talk) 19:43, 6 March 2008 (UTC)
- I am currently trying to write a article about Turkey_Mountain_YorkTown_Heights i may need help writting this.Example how things might go and the format. Thanks - Staffwaterboy♂ 19:40, 6 March 2008 (UTC)
- Yes, well...okay. Qst (talk) 19:36, 6 March 2008 (UTC)
- Thanks for the advice anyways and i personally think my grammar and spelling is just fine.Also i am only humman and people DO make mistakes. Staffwaterboy♂ 19:35, 6 March 2008 (UTC)
Secret Page
I'd like to ask you a quick favour: can you have a go at finding my secret page(s)? I'm looking for people to say how hard/easy it is so I can change it. Thanks, microchip08 (find my secret page!) 20:51, 8 March 2008 (UTC).
- I'm sorry, but I'm not really interested in trivial userspace games... Qst (talk) 20:53, 8 March 2008 (UTC)
IMO, a nonfree image could be rationalised for that list. A logo would be beneficial. dihydrogen monoxide (H2O) 09:05, 10 March 2008 (UTC)
My RfB
Hey Qst, just wanted to thank you for supporting me at my recent RfB which passed successfully with (133/4/3). I hope to do my best for you and the community as a whole. Cheers! The Rambling Man (talk) 21:57, 10 March 2008 (UTC)
Well that was a horrible commentary! Most of it was Conan O'Brien being his goofy dumb self talking about his other show and other non-Simpsons related stuff. But I'll see what I can do for a production section. Ctjf83Talk 05:42, 13 March 2008 (UTC)
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- You know, we've had some good and bad experiences in the past, yet I always come out of them still retaining my respect for you and your ability to learn from your mistakes. Anyways, Your RfB had lots of support, and I think you will make an excellent 'crat someday, but it musn't have meant to have been now. :) Qst (talk) 21:17, 13 March 2008 (UTC)
BBC Young Musician
Hi I left a comment on the feature discussion if you'd care to look. --Vergency (talk) 23:33, 13 March 2008 (UTC)
Setup new IRC channel?
Please see Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Oregon#IRC_for_WikiProject_Oregon.3F. Can you help us set up a new IRC channel for WP:ORE, like you did for WP:DOH? Cirt (talk) 21:03, 14 March 2008 (UTC)
Peer review feedback
Hi, I noticed you have a request in at peer review which has not yet received any response besides the semi-automated script. Have you tried requesting a peer review from the volunteers list? Another idea you might want to try is to review someone else's request (particularly one from the list of requests without responses), then ask that they look at your request. Hope these are helpful suggestions and help to get some feedback for your request soon, Ruhrfisch ><>°° 21:47, 14 March 2008 (UTC)
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Monobook.js
Is there a chance if you could remove the wikibreak script from my Terra account please, I've asked LaraLove and she's said that she doesn't like editing someone's monobook.js file could you help me out please, I want to return to Wikipedia. Yun-Yuuzhan (talk) 22:01, 19 March 2008 (UTC)
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- Yes, thanks bot. But it it used in articles, so I don't know why this silly automated message was left... Qst (talk) 13:14, 21 March 2008 (UTC)
No prob, take whatever you want from that portal, it's a wiki, right? But also, can you please look at my response for the WP:FPORTC for Portal:Norway? The standard has generally loosely been (10) for the number of selections in rotations in the various subsections, which Portal:Norway has in Selected articles, and has more than that in other subsections, I don't really think that should be a reason not to support (but either way I am now in the process of adding a few more into rotation). Cirt (talk) 20:35, 21 March 2008 (UTC)
- Yeah, I know what you mean, its just because if a user were to come along and read all the selected articles, for example - 10 isn't that many. Anyways, I see where you're coming from, so maybe just bring the articles and biographies up to 14/15? I'll support now regardless, but I just think it would make the portal even better than it already is. Qst (talk) 20:39, 21 March 2008 (UTC)
FPOC
I've responded to your comments. Rudget. 18:11, 23 March 2008 (UTC)
- Okay, I've responded too. Qst (talk) 18:16, 23 March 2008 (UTC)
- If you could help with the biographies, that'd be great. I just realised the signpost is published tomorrow, so I better get my skates on for the project report, plus the list... Rudget. 18:37, 23 March 2008 (UTC)
- Okay, do you want me to do all of them? I don't mind. Qst (talk) 18:55, 23 March 2008 (UTC)
- You can do however many as you like, if you get bored, I can do the rest. :P Rudget. 18:57, 23 March 2008 (UTC)
- Hehe, okay, I'll make a start now. Qst (talk) 18:57, 23 March 2008 (UTC)
- Oh, do you mind if I take the biographies out of the selected article to organise it? Qst (talk) 18:58, 23 March 2008 (UTC)
- Where could we get other articles to fill their gap? Rudget. 19:02, 23 March 2008 (UTC)
- From the GA-class Wales category, FA, B class etc - I'll be able to find some. Qst (talk) 19:02, 23 March 2008 (UTC)
- Okay. Rudget. 19:06, 23 March 2008 (UTC)
- Right, I've created Portal:Wales/Selected biography/1. I just have to go AFK for a while now, but I'll try to create some more later this evening. Best regards, Qst (talk) 19:14, 23 March 2008 (UTC)
- Okay. Rudget. 19:06, 23 March 2008 (UTC)
- You can do however many as you like, if you get bored, I can do the rest. :P Rudget. 18:57, 23 March 2008 (UTC)
Ugh, why are they displaying like that...?
Heh, saw your edit summary. Check out the Village Pump (technical) and you'll see what's happening. You need to remove the px from the pixel sizings and it all goes back to normal....! The Rambling Man (talk) 16:36, 25 March 2008 (UTC)
- Ah, cheers - I looked across a few pages, and they were all dislaying weird. Thanks for the note. :) Qst (talk) 16:37, 25 March 2008 (UTC)
- No worries! The Rambling Man (talk) 16:39, 25 March 2008 (UTC)
Apex Hides the Hurt
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Road to Germany
Your assessment that all future Family Guy articles are in terrible condition wasn't exactly the best thing to say. Also, please note that if an article, such as Road to Germany, has an adequate number of sources, it is notable. The United States copyright office is a good enough source I believe. If you continue to revert these future episode articles, just because they haven't aired yet, you might as well go back through every single TV show episode that hasn't aired yet and revert those articles as well. If it has sources that are third party, its notable, stop reverting Road to Germany. Milonica (talk) 23:54, 26 March 2008 (UTC)
- I think you need to read the notability guideline. It has one sentence of plot and then it already has a piece of trivia. Lots of other season 6 episodes are redirected, but I'm not going to edit war, here. Qst (talk) 08:05, 27 March 2008 (UTC)
- Comment - Milonica, please also see WP:Crystal. As for your argument that "you might as well go back through every single TV show episode that hasn't aired yet and revert those articles as well", please see se other things exist. QST has been a very strong contributor to the FG project and I can assure you his intentions are sound and his opinion is certainly backed by policy. You warning him doesn't make much sense in this case. Gwynand (talk) 15:13, 27 March 2008 (UTC)
- I apologize for everything. Sorry to cause any problems, I just didn't like the fact that the article kept being reverted back and forth. I am not an uber veteran expert on every Wikipedia policy. Milonica (talk) 19:24, 27 March 2008 (UTC)
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The Tan Aquatic of Steve Zissou
According to Reliable source examples:
Trivia on sites such as IMDb or FunTrivia should not be used as sources. These media do not have adequate levels of editorial oversight or author credibility and lack assured persistence. One exception being that certain film authorship (screenwriting) credits on IMDb, specifically those which are provided by the Writer's Guild of America, can be considered to be adequately reliable.
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- I dont think there are many other reliable sources which specify that the episode title is a reference to a film. I'll take a look around, though. Qst (talk) 15:03, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
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Vandalism revision
Thanks. Rudget (review) 12:23, 3 April 2008 (UTC)
- Great job. :) Rudget (review) 09:04, 7 April 2008 (UTC)
- You probably won't, but do you want me to help on List of Sites of Special Scientific Interest in East Sussex? Rudget (review) 09:06, 7 April 2008 (UTC)
- I'd love to; I started work on that a few weeks ago, and I was planning on asking you if you'd like to help. Anyways, I'm thinking of pursuing a featured topic for the England-related lists, so there would need to be a master page (i.e. List of Sites of Special Scientific Interest in England,) but it's too much work for one person, and it would probably take nothing short of nine months or so. Nonetheless, are you up for it? :) Qst (talk) 10:58, 7 April 2008 (UTC)
- You probably won't, but do you want me to help on List of Sites of Special Scientific Interest in East Sussex? Rudget (review) 09:06, 7 April 2008 (UTC)
Note
Re this revert: you weren't to know, but actually I prefer those to be left alone. That's Kuntan (talk · contribs) telling me that Bharatveer (talk · contribs) may be violating his editing restrictions. Banned as Kuntan is, on this occasion he's actually being helpful, albeit less than diplomatic :) Cheers, 81.99.113.232 (talk) 13:41, 4 April 2008 (UTC) (Moreschi)
FG Season 5
Hi Qst, seems like I'm a little busy but I've found a few minutes for some obvious comments to precede FLC...
- Add an image.
- Not sure Monday is really required for the start date.
- "The Griffin's," - why apostrophe?
- What's the "<td id="epnumber">number" at the start of the episode list? = Ah, there's a bad format job in the first episode.
- "Quahog becomes the subject of a flu epidemic, however, the vaccines are in short supply, but Peter succeeds in receiving one, however is informed by the doctor he is in need of a prostate examination" too many clauses...
- "Upon receiving a small part of the test..." curious wording, I know what you mean but it needs rephrasing.
- "believing himself to have been raped." - "believing that he has been raped"?
- "...results in his medical ..." -lost who "his" is in this sentence so "...results in Hartman's medical ..."
- " teedy bear" teddy.
Let me know when the other summaries are done, that's all I have for now. The Rambling Man (talk) 16:04, 7 April 2008 (UTC)
Hey, I changed the image of Seth to a free one of Rob Lowe. See what you think. I'll be monitoring that talk page. Gwynand | Talk/Contribs 16:19, 9 April 2008 (UTC)
Portal:Florida
Yay, someone else working on the Portal! It's been ages since it was updated, and you've added some neat stuff. The random features are cool! If you want, there's waaaaaaaay more pics at the Florida category on WikiCommons. Give a shoutout if you want some help. :) -Ebyabe (talk) 00:05, 10 April 2008 (UTC)
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Thanks
Thanks for taking the time to spread some good cheer. As much as I appreciate the barnstar, I am trying to encourage the Tiger additions. If you have a moment, find a free use tiger and drop it on my user page.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTD) 23:37, 10 April 2008 (UTC)
- I did both. :) Qst (talk) 23:39, 10 April 2008 (UTC)
- Thanks.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTD) 22:04, 11 April 2008 (UTC)
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New Kid on the Block
I guess I'm a little late, but I found this, where Sara Gilbert comments on guest starring in the episode. It's not much, but you might be able to use it. -- Scorpion0422 18:29, 14 April 2008 (UTC)
RFA Proposals
Sorry about that. I thought that that would be the best way to inform others. STORMTRACKER 94 Go Irish! 20:24, 14 April 2008 (UTC)
- No, it would've been better to leave a note on Wikipedia talk:Requests for adminship. Qst (talk) 20:25, 14 April 2008 (UTC)
Triple crown update?
Forgive me if I'm incorrect, but I thought you already got the Imperial? Also, could you please list at least a set of 2 at the nominations page, and not just your latest ones? Cirt (talk) 05:12, 16 April 2008 (UTC)
- Sorry for the late reply. I was speaking with Durova over Skype before my request for the Jewels, and she knows that you awarded me one in the past (I provided the diff,) but she seemed okay with me requesting another one. Of course, I don't mind just receiving a regular triple crown, either way, I'm not too bothered. Cheers. Qst (talk) 20:51, 16 April 2008 (UTC)
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Hey, I was just wondering if you wouldn't mind going to Portal:James Bond. I'd really appreciate any criticisms or support that you could provide for this Featured portal candidate. Thanks. Ultra! 14:43, 21 April 2008 (UTC)
- I'm not going to support this, but I'm not going to oppose. If the portal meets the featured portal criteria, it will pass. Patience, my friend. Qst (talk) 15:43, 22 April 2008 (UTC)
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Add Maxim to this list
The list of missing wikipedians here. When your ready that is, it states two weeks after their last edit which will be next week. I dont know the user and it states on the page it should be added by users who knew the missing wikipedian well. I just came around Maxim's talk page and saw it would be worthwhile to add to the list, i hope for the project's sakes the user appears again because from all reports the user has done well. Lets make them prove us wrong shall we? Sometimes we do get in those moods where we are fed up with what goes on around here but at the end of the day i still think its a great place to help out. Thanks Roadrunnerz45 (talk) 06:51, 24 April 2008 (UTC)
Mibbit
Are you on IRC? Rudget 17:24, 24 April 2008 (UTC)
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north east
i would like to help work on the wiki prodject about the north east and espicaly Bedlington as i live there so i will have lots of facts about the place Grandoldman (talk) 13:06, 26 April 2008 (UTC)
- I suggest you go the WikiProject page, or ask some editors who live there. Qst (talk) 13:07, 26 April 2008 (UTC)
Portal:California
Want some help? Greman Knight. 19:07, 26 April 2008 (UTC)
- Um, yes, I wouldn't mind it, actually? Do you have anything in particular you want to do? Qst (talk) 19:08, 26 April 2008 (UTC)
- Yeah, sorry to barge in like that. I'm pretty good with randomising DYKs...? Greman Knight. 19:10, 26 April 2008 (UTC)
- No, you weren't barging in at all, I meant the "um" as if I was thinking. Yeah, that sounds great, I'm rubbish at DYKs. :) Qst (talk) 19:13, 26 April 2008 (UTC)
- I'm hoping to have this at FPOC by Saturday, FYI. :-) Qst (talk) 15:10, 27 April 2008 (UTC)
- DYK
Done Greman Knight. 18:29, 27 April 2008 (UTC)
- DYK
- I'm hoping to have this at FPOC by Saturday, FYI. :-) Qst (talk) 15:10, 27 April 2008 (UTC)
- No, you weren't barging in at all, I meant the "um" as if I was thinking. Yeah, that sounds great, I'm rubbish at DYKs. :) Qst (talk) 19:13, 26 April 2008 (UTC)
- Yeah, sorry to barge in like that. I'm pretty good with randomising DYKs...? Greman Knight. 19:10, 26 April 2008 (UTC)
Congrats! Cirt (talk) 20:11, 26 April 2008 (UTC)
User talk:Matthew
Why don't you try leaving it for Matthew to deal with rather than making a mountain out of a molehill? TreasuryTag (talk) 16:45, 29 April 2008 (UTC)
- Excuse me? You got annoyed, then went running to AN/I just because things weren't going the way you wanted them too. I don't think you're in a position to say I'm making a big deal out of this, really; everyone is free to comment at ANI, and, seeing as I have first hand experience with this sort of issue, I thought I'd take a look. Qst (talk) 16:48, 29 April 2008 (UTC)
- I was referring to your continual deletion of the well-earned template on his talkpage. TreasuryTag (talk) 16:51, 29 April 2008 (UTC)
- That situation does not concern you, that is between Dustihowe and I. Regardless of this, its a stupid template designed for new users who are clueless of our policies, not users who've been here for years. Qst (talk) 16:53, 29 April 2008 (UTC)
- "That situation does not concern you..." - perhaps, but seeing as I have first hand experience with this sort of issue, I thought I'd take a look!!! And stupid or not, why don't you just try leaving it for Matthew to deal with? TreasuryTag (talk) 16:55, 29 April 2008 (UTC)
- That situation does not concern you, that is between Dustihowe and I. Regardless of this, its a stupid template designed for new users who are clueless of our policies, not users who've been here for years. Qst (talk) 16:53, 29 April 2008 (UTC)
- I was referring to your continual deletion of the well-earned template on his talkpage. TreasuryTag (talk) 16:51, 29 April 2008 (UTC)
- Ah, you mean like WP:STICK? And you will then oblige me by dropping the matter of my behaviour on ANI? TreasuryTag (talk) 16:57, 29 April 2008 (UTC)
Calm down, TT. Qst is quite right. You're making a mountain out of a molehill. And for the love of God, please shorten your signature. It's ridiculously long. Moreschi (talk) (debate) 17:01, 29 April 2008 (UTC)
England portal
Hi Qst, you're listed as the maintainer of the England portal, which for I think the third month running has failed to update properly. Is there any way of changing the portal to just use random content, so as to avoid this in future? It seems a bit embarrassing in a featured portal and such a key one, at least from an anglocentric PoV. Regards, Espresso Addict (talk) 03:09, 1 May 2008 (UTC)
- Yeah, you're right. I apologise for the late reply, its been a busy week. I'll see what I can do shortly (it'll be within the next week, definitely.) Qst (talk) 14:16, 3 May 2008 (UTC)
NTWW 12
See this discussion: [2]--Filll (talk) 14:51, 2 May 2008 (UTC)
Re: 90.192.59.194
Hi I noticed you left a note on my page but the above IP and 90.196.3.1 (which I suspect is his too, continuosly vandalises my User Page. I have reported this many times and no one seems to take action. Please can someone help me.--Sikh-history (talk) 08:25, 19 May 2008 (UTC)
- Like I said, I will keep an eye on your page and assist where necessary. :) Qst (talk) 10:03, 19 May 2008 (UTC)
Unofficial criteria
"Unofficial criteria" has no place in a process such as Featured Portal where official criteria exists. Why do you believe you have the authority to over-rule what has been established by consensus? Your attitude is the sort that makes people leave the project. -- Secisek (talk) 23:31, 2 May 2008 (UTC)
- I could say the same about yours. Qst (talk) 07:50, 3 May 2008 (UTC)
- Oh, and lets just make something clear, I never attempted to over-rule established consensus, its a well known unwritten rule that articles and biographies of portals should summarise the article. You chose not to sort these issues out, so you have nobody to blame for the failed FPOC other than yourself. Qst (talk) 14:14, 3 May 2008 (UTC)
We need you to sign
see here.--Filll (talk) 13:55, 4 May 2008 (UTC)
The Accidental
(message on the accidental on the talk page)
Well then if thats the case do this, get everything straight and then renominate. I wont EVER evaluate the article again if you dont appreciate me giving you more time to not worry about a deadline. King Rock Go 'Skins! 03:14, 6 May 2008 (UTC)
Imperial triple crown jewels
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Thank you for contributions to the project, Great work, especially on List of Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Hertfordshire - quite comprehensive and interesting, truly something that sets Wikipedia apart from other sources of information on unique subjects like this one. May you wear the crowns well. Cirt (talk) 23:40, 6 May 2008 (UTC)
Friendly question at RfB Comments
Hi, Qst.
I've asked you a couple of questions in response to your comments, and I'd appreciate a response. Thank you very much for taking the time to make your opinion heard. -- Avi (talk) 21:04, 9 May 2008 (UTC)
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Hi. I especially appreciate your support at my RfA, given the differences we've had over at The Accidental. Thanks very much. NB I do hope we can continue with that article before long (though no rush, as far as I'm concerned). I actually bought the novel the other day, and have started reading it; it's an interesting book. So thanks also for introducing me to it! --jbmurray (talk • contribs) 14:53, 11 May 2008 (UTC)
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I confirm that my Freenode nick is Qst.
{{talkback}}
I'm sorry, I don't understand why you reverted my edit on Rudgets talkpage? The usage section on the {{talkback}} templates page says "Place the code on top of the talk page of the user you have answered to", I got the impression it didn't work properly otherwise, so that's why I put it in the top and not a new section. I was only trying to be helpful so Rudget didn't have to "watch" my talkpage (not that there is much other discussion there :( but I wasn't sure he had "watched" it).
— Apis (talk) 18:14, 11 May 2008 (UTC)
- In that case, I apologise - I was unaware it was meant to be placed on the top. No harm done. :) Qst (talk) 18:17, 11 May 2008 (UTC)
Re: A little gift
(copied over from my talk page:) Many thanks for this. It is really much appreciated. I look forward to further collaboration with you. --jbmurray (talk • contribs) 18:28, 11 May 2008 (UTC)
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Rfb participation thanks
Hello, Qst.
I wanted to personally thank you for taking part in the project-wide discussions regarding my candidacy for bureaucratship. After bureaucratic discussion, the bureaucrats decided that there was sufficient significant and varied opposition to my candidacy, and thus no consensus to promote. Although personally disappointed, I both understand and respect their decision, especially in light of historical conservatism the project has had when selecting its bureaucrats. As you felt the need to oppose my candidacy, I would appreciate any particular thoughts or advice you may have as to what flaws in my candidacy you perceived and how you feel they may be addressed. Once again, thank you for your participation. -- Avi (talk) 20:56, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
- I'm sorry I had to oppose, but I just had a few issues on it which I couldn't overlook. I'm definitely willing to support any future RfBs you have if I deem it appropriate. Anyways, best of luck for the future. :-) Qst (talk) 18:59, 13 May 2008 (UTC)
I hereby accuse you of being a sockpuppet and meatpuppet of User:Scorpion0422, because your posting habits are exactly the same to me. Are you, or aren't you? --ChrisP2K5 (talk) 18:43, 13 May 2008 (UTC)
- Well, if you think I am, then why not post a suspected sockpuppet case or maybe even checkuser? That will definitely increase people's thoughts about you! ... Qst (talk) 18:45, 13 May 2008 (UTC)
CHU/U
Is there not an archive? I guess I need to read up on the usurp page after my lengthy absence :) Rudget (Help?) 16:31, 14 May 2008 (UTC)
- There is, but for mistake requests, its not really worth archiving them. When I was the main clerk there, I made up a few "unofficial rules" (they weren't too controversial,) and I tend to still stick by them, so if the target username didn't exist and was renamed via the normal process, it should be fine to delete it. :-) Qst (talk) 16:34, 14 May 2008 (UTC)
- Ta, for the heads up. Any others I should know? Rudget (Help?) 16:35, 14 May 2008 (UTC)
- Well, when a user seems to make a joke request and not bother specifying either their current or target username, I used to just remove the request and ask them to re-post it if they can complete it correctly. Most of them don't, as they seem to not care. Other than that, I can't think of anything. Qst (talk) 16:39, 14 May 2008 (UTC)
- Ta, for the heads up. Any others I should know? Rudget (Help?) 16:35, 14 May 2008 (UTC)
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Hey
While the failed RfA is the major reason I'm not editing much, I also am now enjoying my free time, that use to be spent here all the time. Now I'm doing more of the other stuff I enjoy instead of sitting here for hours a day. Perhaps in time I'll start editing more, but not like I use to. Thank you for positive concern!! :) Ctjf83Talk 16:47, 15 May 2008 (UTC)
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Many thanks for your participation in my recent request for adminship. I am impressed by the amount of thought that goes into people's contribution to the RfA process, and humbled that so many have chosen to trust me with this new responsibility. I step into this new role cautiously, but will do my very best to live up to your kind words and expectations, and to further the project of the encyclopedia. Again, thank you. --jbmurray (talk • contribs) 05:52, 18 May 2008 (UTC) |
chinese clock
hey The invention of mechanical clockwork itself is usually credited to the Chinese official Liang Lingzan and monk Yi Xing, its not true the chinese clock was water clock not a real clock as made by Giovanni da Dondi.
- Greetings. That's as maybe, but you need to provide a reliable source to back this claim up. I'm willing to help you do this if you require it. Qst (talk) 19:17, 18 May 2008 (UTC)
What about these links http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761589222/dondi_giovanni_de%E2%80%99.html. http://www.makingthemodernworld.org.uk/stories/manufacture_by_machine/03.ST.01/?scene=2. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 123456789jen (talk • contribs) 19:52, 18 May 2008 (UTC)
Your revert of my edit
Your revert of my edit at User talk:ItReallyDoes. Please note that User:Arrogant & Intransigent (which I had reverted) is not an admin. Please revert yourself. Thank you. DuncanHill (talk) 16:05, 20 May 2008 (UTC)
User:Arrogant & Intransigent is not an admin. Sarcasticidealist (talk) 16:06, 20 May 2008 (UTC)
User talk:ItReallyDoes
Please stop vandalising this page. DuncanHill (talk) 16:06, 20 May 2008 (UTC)
- Arrogant & Intransigent (talk · contribs) is not an administrator. Please do a little checking before revert warring over the application of unblock requests. seicer | talk | contribs 16:10, 20 May 2008 (UTC)
- Okay, no probs. Qst (talk) 16:11, 20 May 2008 (UTC)
- DuncanHill, please read of Wikipedia:Vandalism to research what constitutes vandalism. Qst (talk) 16:20, 20 May 2008 (UTC)
- Okay, no probs. Qst (talk) 16:11, 20 May 2008 (UTC)
Hi There
I've just joined the North East team and I've made a page on the Holy Jesus Hospital. Do you know of any public domain pictures that I could use for it or where to get them. Cheers!
Nicg1883 (talk)Nicg1883Nicg1883 (talk)
- I'm not affiliated with such projects, but seeing as you're asking about free images, I recommend Wikipedia:Free image resources — that has some good links. Qst (talk) 19:58, 23 May 2008 (UTC)
Availability
are you online or on ##RudgetKnight? I have some good news. Rudget (Help?) 19:23, 23 May 2008 (UTC)
SSSIs
Thanks for the message - you're right, it's easier to take this offline. Basically, the problem here is that, as I understand the FL criteria, it fails on the last bit of criterion 6, which I've always taken as meaning there should be minimal redlinks (whether they're shown as such or not) - although I may be out of step with how others are interpreting this. If we have a list of items, whose reason for inclusion in the list is a/the reason for their notability, then those items should have articles. If something should have an article but if that article doesn't exist, it should be represented by a redlink, rather than as plain text (which disguises the fact that the article doesn't exist). Any other comments I've made on the list are just opinions or improvement suggestions; it's just the redlinks thing that is driving my oppose "vote". Don't know if that helps? Come back to me again if not. SP-KP (talk) 11:33, 25 May 2008 (UTC)
Re: SSSI notability, it depends on your definition, but the standard definition we use at Wikipedia (per WP:Notability is as follows: "If a topic has received significant coverage in reliable sources that are independent of the subject, it is presumed to be notable". There are whole lot of caveats around what that definition means, but I can't think of many SSSIs which wouldn't meet that criterion - many, in order to have been notified in the first place, would have already met it pre-notification; others will meet it within a short time of notification due to increased focus in the scientific / conservation literature. The only ones that are perhaps borderline are very new SSSIs whose interest was not well-known before notification but theit apparent lack of notability is only a short-term phenomenon. Does that help? If you're not convinced, can you let me know why you think many SSSIs won't meet this criterion, as I'm struggling to see how that can be. Thanks. SP-KP (talk) 11:45, 25 May 2008 (UTC)
I'm not sure I understood your last message - can you explain further? Thanks SP-KP (talk) 11:55, 25 May 2008 (UTC)
Thanks - that's clearer. This brings us back to the question of whether SSSIs are notable. What we've done with Avon, Somerset etc is to create stubs for all SSSIs, on the premise that all are notable. If I can't convince you on the latter point then we aren't going to agree on how the issues with the list should be addressed, so that's where we should focus our attention, I think. Can you say why you think that some/many SSSIs are not notable under the WP definition - that's the bit I'm still not sure of. Thanks. SP-KP (talk) 12:10, 25 May 2008 (UTC)
OK, that's good - the Avon/Somerset ones all sourced their info from the citation sheets, and they've survived for at least a year without being deleted, so that's probably all you need to do. A bit tedious, but worth it. SP-KP (talk) 12:16, 25 May 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for your message. That wasn't what I was expecting you to do, I thought you were going to do what had been done at Avon, Somerset etc. If this passes FLC, it will be a very unusual case. Can you tell me - do all of the articles linked to contain at least a mention of the relevant SSSI(s), and do the links point to the article section in which the SSSI is mentioned? SP-KP (talk) 12:20, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
- I don't think all of them mention the SSSIs, but its much more appropriate, in my view, to link to the district rather than create articles about a bunch on non-notable SSSIs. Qst (talk) 12:29, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
- I would just like to add that in a few days time they will all point to an article that mentions the SSSI. (I have done the As and Bs so far.) Coincidentally, I am doing a lot of work on East Sussex parishes and was adding that information anyway. However, they will just point to the article not the section as the articles are in a state of flux at present. ++ MortimerCat (talk) 15:50, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
Your work in Sussex
Good luck with your SSSI list! I was reading your talk with SP-KP and was worried that we may have a conflict of interest. My current drive is reducing the number of East Sussex stubs, and I see you may be creating a whole new batch for me. It will be much better if we work together.
According to criteria at WP:UKCITIES
“ | Writing about the smallest of settlements in the UK can be difficult due to the lack of source material, especially when compared with the country's major metropolises. Some of the UK's smallest settlements may form part of a civil parish or council ward. Country hamlets and villages may mention significant places that might not be considered part of the village, but which lie within the parish or ward. Hamlets that are within another parish or council ward could have their own articles, but if there is no more than a couple of paragraphs that could be said about the hamlet it may be best practice to merge the articles. | ” |
which means that I am merging/redirecting all the one liners such as Offham, East Sussex into the appropriate civil parish. That will include your new one of Folkington. See Lewes (district), Rother and Wealden for a parish list.
I suggest that instead of creating a batch of one-line stubs, we point the SSSI list to the civil parish. As part of my ongoing drive, I will start adding and expanding the SSSI information in the parish article. Obviously, there will be SSSIs that will eventually warrant their own article. MortimerCat (talk) 11:59, 25 May 2008 (UTC)
- Sounds great, but I only intended on creating that article about a town. By the way, articles about SSSIs will probably not be notable, so linking to the town where the SSSI is on the list would be more useful. :-) Thanks, Qst (talk) 12:04, 25 May 2008 (UTC)
- All the parishes in East Sussex have existing articles so there is no need to create any new ones, all you need to do is point the link to the appropriate parish. If you do not have the information to do that, let me know, I have a bundle of maps beside me. I will start including the SSSIs in the parish articles, so that the links will point to relevant information. MortimerCat (talk) 12:34, 25 May 2008 (UTC)
- I've been looking at the PDF files associated with each SSSI, and each has the name of the nearest borough, which are always very near, so I will just link to them in the list instead. Qst (talk) 12:35, 25 May 2008 (UTC)
- Okay, I will pinpoint them a bit more as I work through the list. MortimerCat (talk) 13:01, 25 May 2008 (UTC)
- I've been looking at the PDF files associated with each SSSI, and each has the name of the nearest borough, which are always very near, so I will just link to them in the list instead. Qst (talk) 12:35, 25 May 2008 (UTC)
- All the parishes in East Sussex have existing articles so there is no need to create any new ones, all you need to do is point the link to the appropriate parish. If you do not have the information to do that, let me know, I have a bundle of maps beside me. I will start including the SSSIs in the parish articles, so that the links will point to relevant information. MortimerCat (talk) 12:34, 25 May 2008 (UTC)
Warning: removing factual information from pages
The next time you remove cited factual information from pages, as you did on Brian Goes Back To College, you will be reported as a vandal and potentially blocked. --ChrisP2K5 (talk) 19:29, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- Oh please. Your attitude is appaling, and God help us if you ever become an admin. That was not a proper reference that you added, and it was nothing more than trivia. Grow up, and don't threaten me with blocks, I will continue to revert you if you revert me, and I think you'll find you're wrong here. Qst (talk) 19:31, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- But I'm not. Like I said, next time I catch you doing that, vandal report will be filed. And that whole section is trivia...delete that, then, if it bothers you. --ChrisP2K5 (talk) 19:34, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- And one more thing...you do not own any of the pages here. --ChrisP2K5 (talk) 19:37, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- Did I say I did? But please, by all means, report me now, and we'll see who has the last laugh. I'm not going to sit here asking you to calm down and try to reason with you, because I've got better things to do with my life than try to convince you and your pathetic attitude. I suggest you step back and ask yourself, why would two establisher users (TheBlazikenMaster and I) both revert you without proper reasoning. If it took you longer to think about that than it did to type your original message, please, leave my talkpage. Qst (talk) 19:45, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- TheBlazikenMaster said that if I wanted said edit to stand to cite a source. I DID THAT. You went ahead and reverted it anyway. TBM had a reason, you did not. Therefore, your edit was in violation of the own policy, and his wasn't. And you want to talk about MY attitude? Your two responses to my posts here are about as smarmy and condescending as I've seen. I'm not going to dignify the insults with any response, but I will reiterate...the next time you are found removing factual items from pages, I will file an AIV report. I hope you understand that I am serious, as I am not going to tell you again. This discussion is now over. If you want to get the last word, go ahead. --ChrisP2K5 (talk) 20:05, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- Do it if you want now, but I can assure you it will only look bad for you. Nowhere in the edit summary did I state anything to imply the article was mine, and the "reference" you added was not reliable in the slightest, just a mere video. And don't threaten me with reports, if you continue to violate our most basic policies and guidelines, I will be there to revert. Qst (talk) 20:08, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- And I'll be there with the AIV and violation of OWN reports. Here's a hint: statements like "I will be there to revert" do not help your case. And as I said, the discussion is over. --ChrisP2K5 (talk) 20:28, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- Do it if you want now, but I can assure you it will only look bad for you. Nowhere in the edit summary did I state anything to imply the article was mine, and the "reference" you added was not reliable in the slightest, just a mere video. And don't threaten me with reports, if you continue to violate our most basic policies and guidelines, I will be there to revert. Qst (talk) 20:08, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- TheBlazikenMaster said that if I wanted said edit to stand to cite a source. I DID THAT. You went ahead and reverted it anyway. TBM had a reason, you did not. Therefore, your edit was in violation of the own policy, and his wasn't. And you want to talk about MY attitude? Your two responses to my posts here are about as smarmy and condescending as I've seen. I'm not going to dignify the insults with any response, but I will reiterate...the next time you are found removing factual items from pages, I will file an AIV report. I hope you understand that I am serious, as I am not going to tell you again. This discussion is now over. If you want to get the last word, go ahead. --ChrisP2K5 (talk) 20:05, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- Did I say I did? But please, by all means, report me now, and we'll see who has the last laugh. I'm not going to sit here asking you to calm down and try to reason with you, because I've got better things to do with my life than try to convince you and your pathetic attitude. I suggest you step back and ask yourself, why would two establisher users (TheBlazikenMaster and I) both revert you without proper reasoning. If it took you longer to think about that than it did to type your original message, please, leave my talkpage. Qst (talk) 19:45, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- And one more thing...you do not own any of the pages here. --ChrisP2K5 (talk) 19:37, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- But I'm not. Like I said, next time I catch you doing that, vandal report will be filed. And that whole section is trivia...delete that, then, if it bothers you. --ChrisP2K5 (talk) 19:34, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
England geo-stubs
Hi Qst - good to see a few new stub articles on East Sussex. A couple of points for future reference though - each English county has its own geo-stub template, so if you're planning to make any more it'd save a bit of work if you used {{EastSussex-geo-stub}} (or other country equivalents) rather than {{England-geo-stub}}. Also you only need to use {{DEFAULTSORT}} if you want to sort the articles other than by the order of the title (e.g., if you want people's names listed surname first) - it's not needed if you want, say Asham Quarry listed alphabetically under Asham. Keep up the good work! :) Grutness...wha? 02:30, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- I searched for {{East-Sussex-geo-stub}} but couldn't find anything, so I assumed one musn't exist. Thanks for the note; much obliged. :-) Qst (talk) 11:23, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
No.
I'm not reverting anything for you. I'm doing it because I care about the articles. But sure, they are not leaving my watchlist. I'm still a FG fan. TheBlazikenMaster (talk) 18:10, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- Oh, okay. I thought you were in a huff with me there for a minute. Qst (talk) 18:13, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
East Sussex SSSI list
Hi. Well done for your hard work on this. I'm happy to lend support - there's just one more small thing you could do which would help. Can you compile a list of the SSSIs in the list for which no article yet exists, and post it to the talk page of the Sussex list. That way, it's easier for any editor wishing to write an article about one to know which don't yet exist, without having to trawl through the list. SP-KP (talk) 18:53, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
Qst, I've been too busy for WP. I'll try to look later tonight. Colin°Talk 19:26, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
The Scottish lists came direct from Scottish Natural Heritage, and the Welsh ones from Countryside Council for Wales, which in theory gives us a sourcing problem, which I'm not sure I have an answer to. SP-KP (talk) 22:50, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
ChrisP2K5 and his idiocy...
Dude, it's like this, he has a history with MANY, MANY people on here, but has never been blocked. I can figure he has an insider(like a family member or the like) working for Wikimedia. It's at least a new editor he has problems with every week. I would not assume good faith with him, because he is hardly here to improve this project. I think he is here to make as much drama as possible(his good buddy handler TPIRFanSteve used to give him pointers on harassing Hdayejr, mind you), not to make any valid edits. Just look at his trolling of ip pages, doesn't that pretty much proven what I just said? Take care. 70.9.81.254 (talk) 20:25, 28 May 2008 (UTC)