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Some ones which I am close to a support for (I tend to go either oppose or support, not neutral), I vote support for under WP:WTHN. This was leaning towards one of those, but for the moment I am sticking by what I said earlier. It might have been a trick question, but many decisions faced by admins are ultimately much more tricky than that, and as thus I am worried. Perhaps this shows just how silly it is to oppose based on Q4 - but I have a feeling if he came around for adminship again I would support based upon WP:WTHN. Have a nice day. asenine ^t/_c\^r (fc: f2abr04) 05:45, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

No problem. Enjoy the rest of your week! :) asenine ^t/_c\^r (fc: f2abr04) 15:20, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Do you know anyone who's involved in military bios?

Since you seem to know everyone on Wiki, or at least we all end up using your talk page as a forum ;) I'm working on an article I rescued from the backlog and found that he's quite notable. But I have no idea on how military careers are normally handled in terms of what's important, what's trivial, etc. Know anyone who might be able to help? Thanks TRAVELLINGCARI^{My story}_{Tell me yours} 16:26, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

My first hunch would be to try User:Balloonman, I think he does work with WP:MILHIST. I know nothing of the subject, but I'm sure Dustihowe, Baseball Bugs, Tanthalas39, and perhaps even Gwynand will post opinions before I can finish typing this sentence....:-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 16:29, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

I was wrong, no edit conflicts :-)Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 16:29, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Yeah your talk page hasn't been too active on my watchlist today. We all must be busy... writing? ;) Or me, procrastinating a presentation. Thanks for the tip, I'll go ask Balloonman to see if he can help. TRAVELLINGCARI^{My story}_{Tell me yours} 16:34, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

You had to say it. See the thread directly below this one for an example :-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 17:13, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Just consider it an ego boost ;) Tan found me on Balloonman's page and is helping with the article on its talk page. I told him only gentle trout slaps were allowed ;) TRAVELLINGCARI^{My story}_{Tell me yours} 17:28, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Doesn't User:Kumioko work with some military articles? Maybe he could be helpful. Enigma ^message 17:25, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

I think so...not sure though. (I probably knew at one time or another... Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 17:27, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for that tip, Enigma. If it proves beyond Tan's scope, I'll reach out further TRAVELLINGCARI^{My story}_{Tell me yours} 17:28, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

"Beyond my scope"? Was that an insult? :-) But seriously folks, I responded on the article talk page, as you saw. I'm on a teleconference right now and have some stuff to do this afternoon, but hang tight and we can work together on this. Not that any other interested editors here aren't welcome to help out, too. Tan | 39 17:31, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Hee hee! How did I know you weren't gonna let that slide, Tan? And as for other editors, I would block on sight. This is TCari's article, helped by Tan, maybe Balloonman, possibly Kumioko. Everyone else should really just go away.  :-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 17:33, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

LMAO, thanks for the laugh. I think I just opened myself for another trout ;) Beyond your scope of interest probably would have been a better term but I think I'm going to get my chops busted either way. I'm going back to the backlog, my brain hurts to much to tackle any more museums today TRAVELLINGCARI^{My story}_{Tell me yours} 17:38, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

My Recent Edits

I was commenting on RFPP when I came across, low and behold, a request for full protection due to an Edit War. Why do Admin's full protect when users are in clear violation of 3RR? Also, I templated two users notifying them of the violation of 3RR and I was contacted by one user telling me not to template the users. Why? Shouldn't they be warned as well? Dusti^{complain/compliment} 16:58, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Dusti, have you read through DTTR? Your revert of QST (which wasn't good) and your questions here seem to show that you haven't even glanced at that. It would answer your question. Gwynand | Talk•Contribs 17:03, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

I have read through it, but established users are no better, in my opinion, than new users. If your violating a rule, then you should be told so. I have and I have also been told that if I notice it (3RR violations at RFPP) then tag the talk page. (See my archives). Dusti^{complain/compliment} 17:06, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

It's about templating though, Dusti. There is a big difference between a template warning and a written out warning. Don't go willy-nilly templating people, it many cases it doesn't help the situation, especially when you do it to established editors. Gwynand | Talk•Contribs 17:09, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

There is no disagreement Dusti that the users should be warned. New or veteran. The essay that was linked is called Don't template the regulars. The key difference, if a warning needs to be left for a regular user, type one out, don't use a template, which are meant generally for newer users because they provide internal wikilinks to get help. Regular users don't generally need the wikilinks and it can be seen as insulting if you provide them (like insulting their intelligence). If you must leave a warning, and by all means do leave a warning if it is warranted, be friendly, say things like, "I'm sure you're aware, forgive me for posting here, but I noticed...(and then fill in the problem you are witnessing). You get a much better reaction than leaving something wrapped in brackets. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 17:11, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

I'll also add, that I rarely use templates for anything, other than vandal warning for very new users or IPs, and for discussion notices (like AFD notices). They're icky to receive. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 17:13, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

To sort of chime in with Keeper, may I suggest Dusti that you start moving away from warning templates altogether? Or at least try it out. In so many situations templates only serve to inflame, I personally have had much success with writing personalized notes to other editors when I see editing problems. Just a thought. Gwynand | Talk•Contribs 17:15, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

I agree, don't use templates, or very rarely at best. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 17:16, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Ok, and Keep, are you ready for some AFD's? Dusti^{complain/compliment} 17:19, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Hit me. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 17:20, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

I don't do violence, sorry :) Dusti^{complain/compliment} 17:23, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Ping! Done, feel free to type away (not that you wait for an invitation :) ) Dusti^{complain/compliment} 17:55, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

 Done  :-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 18:46, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Steps ahead of you, check out the page. Dusti^{complain/compliment} 18:50, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Please see my comment to your comment on his talk page. Dusti^{complain/compliment} 18:59, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Your last sentence here (please see my comment to your comment on his talkpage) is absolutely hilarious, because while I know exactly what you are talking about, the rest of my stalkers won't have a clue  :-) mwa. ha. ha. I saw your comment, much better. Just didn't want him to feel too bad about it, that's all. I've had many AfDs go "the other way". No biggie, in the long run. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 19:01, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Hi Kalki

This is a message for Bureaucrat Kalki, who I just posted to on WQ. I don't have email enabled, or I'd email you instead. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 20:16, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Adminship

Yes, I know. I realized that just as I clicked the save button. I was in the process of undoing it when I got your message. I'm quite sorry-ṜέđṃάяķvюĨїήīṣŢ ^{Drop me a line}§ 22:35, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Replied on your talk. Cheers, Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 22:37, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

When is the real one coming out? ṜέđṃάяķvюĨїήīṣŢ ^{Drop me a line}§ 22:48, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

replying on your talk...Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 22:49, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

I put a notice on his page. ṜέđṃάяķvюĨїήīṣŢ ^{Drop me a line}§ 22:54, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Sigh

How do I find out who took my rollback away? SynergeticMaggot (talk) 22:56, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

According to the log, User:VirtualSteve took them away. What's going on? You screw something up? I haven't been paying attention. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 22:58, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Yeah. He mistook my words on someones talk page. I'm not at all surprised though. Oh and, you never responded to my post here under the section called woot. :) SynergeticMaggot (talk) 23:00, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Did he remove your rollback rights based on misuse or a misunderstanding? What's going on? (I'm not saying yet whether it was legitimate or not, I have no idea, therefore I'm not going to undo his action). Also, woot? How did I miss that? I'll scroll up in a minute....Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 23:02, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

A misunderstanding. A simple one at that. By bringing this to your attention, I only wanted to see who did it, because I somehow couldn't see the log (or couldn't find it). I asked him to discuss it with me first, since I'd appreciate knowing, and he just went and removed it anyway. Oh well, I've still got one through my monobook. :) SynergeticMaggot (talk) 23:05, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

I've always hated rollback. It is completely overrated, and rather useless IMO. I think I've used it like 5 times at the most, and never liked it. Too impersonal, too "final". That being said, SM, if you feel that it was removed inappropriately, let me know! I'll do battle for you. Give me some diffs to work with! I've snooped a bit, but not too much. What edits did you make utilizing the rollback function that are being contested and have resulted in a change in your userrights? Diffs diffs diffs! Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 23:08, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Nah I'm ok. If your interested in reading it, its on my talk page and his only. I don't need anyone to step in at this point. Rollback was given to me by a friend who trusts me from IRC. I've known him from the wiki for about 2 years. I wouldn't tell VirtualSteve only because I wanted to know why it was necessary in the first place. Once he had a valid reason (a really bad screw up, something maybe I missed or was drunk or something), then I would have given up the information. I just had this suspicion that if I told him, he wouldn't have talked it over with me. SynergeticMaggot (talk) 23:12, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

• You should assume good faith about all editors and not just expect it for yourself SM - I would have talked it over with your friend and not made any decision until then - that is why I asked you the question. Once I talked it over with Nixeagle you would have seen the thread and been able to chime in. Indeed the time you have spent running to Keeper (whom I also respect) could more productively have been used to provide the answer that I requested - which naturally I could have easily found out if I was intent on only removing your right and not discussing it.--VS ^talk 23:25, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Running? Are you seriously trying to provoke me here? You looked it up all by yourself, which is what should have happened in the first place. I don't appreciate your method and I never said I wouldn't tell you. Mind your tone. And take this back to my talk page and leave Keeper out of this. SynergeticMaggot (talk) 23:30, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

I like rollback. It's very useful in protecting watchlisted article against vandalism. I didn't think I'd have much use for it. but I've probably used it five times today alone.

PS. Why are you boys arguing on Keeper's talk page? --Malleus Fatuorum (talk) 23:38, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Oh nothing. I just ordered take out food. Keepers coming over for dinner and beer. Oh and my rollbacks gone (only one of them). SynergeticMaggot (talk) 23:40, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Hey, Malleus, you have this page watchlisted too? We should start a club! :D --KojiDude ^{(Contributions)} 23:42, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Hey guys, I watch it too. I just cracked open a Dos Equis and am watching the festivities. Enjoy a cold one... on me. Gwynand | Talk•Contribs 23:56, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

I do yes, Keeper is my protector. :-) --Malleus Fatuorum (talk) 00:01, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

Hey! I watchlist this page too! and I love orange bars! Even more, I love beer! Any beer, anytime. Bring it. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 00:18, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

All that to say, I'm a little bit nervous by how many editors are "watching" me. I dont' have email enabled, I despise IRC, so this is my only Wiki-outlet. What you see is what you get. Hopefully, I'll not piss anyone off too much. Except Malleus. It's a load of fun to piss off Malleus. He takes it well, usually with spot on humor humour, and usually followed quickly by a featured or "good" article. If ever anyone needs advice or guidance in how to actually contribute to this place, get away from my useless talkpage, and go ask Malleus. He'll sort you out properly. Cheers, Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 00:33, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

<Bush>I'd like to thankyouize you for your considerable comments, and to encouragify others to reflectize on what you said.</Bush> --Malleus Fatuorum (talk) 01:03, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

I'm assuming you mean "blush". I've heard Bush used in many contexts, but never as a start/stop of a wikipost...:-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 01:10, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

Nope, I meant Bush as in your very own GW. --Malleus Fatuorum (talk) 01:17, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

Ah, in that case, I understand your stategery. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 01:19, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

Hey, how did I miss the beer? I'm usually watching but I have a valid excuse in this case -- I was listening to a presentation about Keep's state hosting the NHL Winter Classic in 2010. No beer in that presentation either TRAVELLINGCARI^{My story}_{Tell me yours} 03:46, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

Lady Aleena's RfA

Keeper76...Thank you for supporting my nomination for adminship. Through it I have become aware of a great many people who can help me in my future editing endeavors. Even though I was not promoted, your support shows that I still have something to contribute to Wikipedia, even if it is minor edits to fix spelling and grammar to working in WikiProjects to help others make great articles. If you wish to further discuss the nomination, please use its talk page. Stop by my talk page anytime, even if it is just to say hello. Have a wonderful day! - LA @ 03:56, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

Dinner was great

I've come to the point in which I've laughed so hard I fell on the floor and haven't gotten up. Now that I have (gotten up), I'm lost. At what point does an actual mistake of hitting a button (rollback) when the intention was supposed to be another (undo), and a statement, albeit ambiguous in nature ("I can use rollback anyway I wish" = I can use it to revert vandalism or unproductive edits), equal no rollback? My intentions were clarified and cleared up, with no results. Assuming you've read the conversation thus far, I'd like to know what you think, rather than what I should do. No hurry. SynergeticMaggot (talk) 01:33, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

I don't want to know what a maggot has for dinner... Raymond Arritt (talk) 01:51, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

Necrotic tissue, aperently. Buh.--KojiDude ^{(Contributions)} 01:56, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

• Keeper: You're off my watchlist. But you can respond on mine. I'm interested in an answer, not the people who are watching your talk page. SynergeticMaggot (talk) 01:59, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

I've replied on your talkpage. Cheers, (and thanks for the "tissue". Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 14:47, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

Whoa

Dusti quit? I reverted the db tags too. Whoops. Tan | 39 17:13, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

I dunno WTF is going on....did you look at the IP talkpage? Dusti had posted there about a month ago...I'm thoroughly baffled. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 17:14, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

Yeah, me too. Compromised account?Tan | 39 17:15, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

I'm seeing something "per superintendant". I imagine Dusti might be of a younger-school age, maybe this is some school-related thing? Gwynand | Talk•Contribs 17:16, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

Yeah, check out ISSCH. Weird shit. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 17:16, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

Lock down his account until he can contact us somehow? My email link works from here, he can use that (I imagine if his account is compromised, he'll read this) Tan | 39 17:20, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

Just came here to check in, hope he's OK TRAVELLINGCARI^{My story}_{Tell me yours} 17:22, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

Dusti, (I know you're reading this. You need to, when you can, email Tan (I don't have email), and explain what's going on. For now, I've protected your talkpage, deleted your userpage, but I can't just delete the articles you want deleted that easily. Email Tan if you can. Blocking your account indef for now. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 17:24, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

I think I'm catching up to your situation here Dusti, I've been to a school website based on your recent deletion request activity. I'm sorry if you've found yourself in some sort of trouble, you're a good person and you are an asset to Wikipedia. Be well, be safe, use your email if you can to request an unblock and I'll do so immediately. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 17:27, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

I'll add, that although the block log I just entered "compromised account", I don't believe your account has been compromised any longer. I believe you have been asked to delete your activity here from a superior of yours. Again, if your situation changes, let me know, I'll unblock you and undelete your userpage. I'm deleting your subpages as well, again, they can all be undeleted on request, no questions asked. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 17:29, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

This just gets stranger. Tan | 39 17:28, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

It's still not quite making sense to me, Keep. Even if he got "caught" using Wiki when he shouldn't have, who would make him delete his entire user account? With no real explanation? "Sorry Keep, my principal is making me do this"? There's still something missing. Tan | 39 17:33, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

Well, if he is just a kid, was warned, etc, it doesnt seem crazy that the superintendant would request an account deletion. I'm certainly unaware of the reason. Gwynand | Talk•Contribs 17:34, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

ISSCH, look at the history, follow the redirect, go to the website (external link) for the school. He very well may not have a choice here. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 17:35, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

Looking at the website for the school, I really hope this doesn't have anything to do with some of Dusti's personal identifications on his userpage. Gwynand | Talk•Contribs 18:00, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

You know what, I've had a knot in my stomach for the last half hour regarding exactly that after seeing the "school's" website. Be safe and be well Dusti, I hope we are all wrong and that this is some sort of misunderstanding. Wikipedia is so completely trivial and unimportant compared to RL shit. Take care of yourself. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 18:02, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

Ditto that, you know where to find all of us (here, usually) when/if you come back or if you need anything TRAVELLINGCARI^{My story}_{Tell me yours} 18:39, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

(ec)Now you've given me that knot. I've bumped into Dusti before, and it was only because I know he is a trusted user that I didn't delete the image (for anyone other than Keeper76 reading this, I mean Image:ISSCH Main Building.JPG) as a suspected copyvio. I was surprised to see that his userpage had been deleted per U1, and now I look into it, this does look very weird. On his userpage, Dusti says he is over 18, so maybe he is due to leave the school in a few months, if he is a student there? Also, Dusti, if you're reading this, note that I am also available for email communication. J Milburn (talk) 18:42, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

I think we're just in "wait and see" mode at this point. Nothing else to do really until contact is made by DH (if ever). As for the image, I'm not convinced it isn't a copyvio, it looks like a rather old photo, matches one on the website, I'd be very surprised if DH actually took the photo and therefore was able to release the copyright. On the other hand, it's a government run school, public domain? Not sure, never dealt much with images. I declined the speedy on the article that it belongs to myself. I'm gonna move along unless/until something else comes up. Cheers, Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 18:59, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

Sorry to learn about it like this. Dusti, I hope you'll be able to return to Wikipedia. Enigma ^message 19:12, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

Jumping in here... Dusti is in his last year at ISSCH, and was sent there by his parents for the reasons you guessed. They have some pretty strict IT policies (no email on school computers, for example, most web sites restricted). That's about all I can offer in the way of info. Hugs to you, Dusti. We're thinking of you.--Fabrictramp (talk) 19:32, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

That's kinda what I figured. Hopefully he'll be able to get online somehow or someway in the near future (weekends away? library? I have no idea how his IP system works or how much freedoms he enjoys. Should be graduating in the next few weeks though I imagine? Hopefully this all works itself out. I'm sure he's rather pissed off at the moment, as I most certainly would be. And, I know how much DH likes to "explain his actions" to me...:-) I'll miss having you 'round my talkpage, friend. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 19:34, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

Thanks Dusti for all your help adopting me. I wish you well. --FGWQPR (talk) 21:12, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

To Dusti

I've been doing some research. Apparently, someone from your IP (presumably someone who shares a computer with you), has "vandalized" Wikipedia in the past. I've found this diff that shows you asking for an unblock of the IP back in March. According to the diff, it was a "friend" of yours at your PC that was vandalizing. This is the same IP that has now (April 30) requested speedy deletion of all of your user history, ISSCH articles, etc. After the IP requested speedy of everything "per superintendent", and was rightfully reverted, your username made the exact same requests for speedy deletion, and they were then honored. (and now the lengthy posts here on my talk). I'm convinced of one of two possibilities:

1. Your "friend" has gained access to your password (either by you leaving Wiki open in your browswer, or leaving your password available), and has made these requests "on your behalf", or
   
2. You've made these requests yourself based on instructions from your superintendent.
   

Either way, I'm comfortable with blocking your account/deleting everything as either a compromised account or as an honest request from you, possible under some sort of duress. Please use email (which is readily available on many of my "talkwatchers" pages and has been offered to you), to let me know which of these scenarios is correct. If you are coming back to Wikipedia, remind whichever admin you email that you had a subpage (that I've deleted) that contained your committed identity in it. It can be undeleted/viewed by any admin. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 19:22, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

Woh, I missed a lot. Do you have any advice for me now my adoptee has gone?

--FGWQPR (talk) 21:09, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

Ah, geez, FGWQPR, I completely forgot that you were adopted by Dusti. My sincere apologies for not notifying you of "current events". Totally skipped my mind. Anyone out there that would be willing to help FGWQPR out in Dusti's absence? (I would do it myself, but I'm way overloaded to do justice and give you the attention you deserve). The coaching page is located at User:FGWQPR/adoption to see the history. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 21:13, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

Request

Keeper, would you kindly delete my former Kek15 talk page please? Orange Mike couldn't verify my identity - and I've scrambled my old password. Thanks. 72.92.4.157 (talk) 20:24, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

User talk pages are generally not deleted. (not my rule, Wiki's).. It can be courtesy blanked, and if you wish, protected from editing. How would you like me to proceed, Kek? Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 20:26, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

I've confirmed the IP is Kek and that the page should be deleted, and therefore have done so. MBisanz ^talk 20:30, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

Hmmm.. I didn't think we deleted user talk pages? Am I missing something MBisanz? Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 20:32, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

If you check the deleted revisions, OrangeMike indicated that if Kek15 could identify himself, the page could be U1. I have confirmed the IP is Kek15. MBisanz ^talk 20:36, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

And I know TheProf had his talk page deleted by request. Thanks guys. 72.92.4.157 (talk) 20:38, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

In that case, why does OrangeMike get to decide? I'm going by what I presumed was precedence, if not policy. WP:CSD#U1 makes no mention of talkpages. Also, see this. Profs talkpage shouldn't be deleted either in my opinion. Again, am I missing something? I won't undelete, I don't really care that much at all. Kek has made it clear that he'd like to leave, so leave he may. But for future reference, when are talkpages deleted, when aren't they deleted? Is it just about asking nicely, or is there a guideline I'm missing? Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 20:42, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

I have no idea what the rules are, or should be, but since OrangeMike seemed to know the situation and it didn't look like Kek15's talk page would provide useful information (archive of discussion) and since he asked nicely, I did it. The other situation with TheProf I have no idea about. MBisanz ^talk 20:44, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

<outdent, too many colons for keeper>. I'll let it go. It honestly doesn't bother me (and to be honest, most of the talkpage contents was tripe from me anyway). Wishing you the best in whatever you endeavor, Kek. Sorry about our differences, good luck to you wherever you land. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 20:46, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

And tripe from me of course too. BTW, if you want background on TheProf's talk page deletion, you and Islander discussed on Islander's talk page; and Islander and John Reaves discussed it on his talk page. The best to you as well, Keeper. Also, sorry for any stress. I may pop up now and again - with only positive energy of course! Peace. 72.92.4.157 (talk) 21:04, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

Sounds like onward and upward for both of us then. Best wishes, Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 21:14, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for your warning

Keepr 76, thank you for your warning posted on my Talk page. Indeed, I have erred in calling another editor "son" based on my judgement of his rush actions and his lack of responsiveness to my comments. So, repcting my age (56) and my profession (professor), please enlighten me: if an editor of any age, enters a site on which someone else worked quite hard, and leave a mess, does he or does he not owe the writer some apology? Thank you for your kind answer. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Cimas (talk • contribs)

Replied on User talk:Cimas. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 21:28, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

Re you comment on Cimas' page where you indicate that you are closer to his age than redmarkviolins... I always thought the 76 indicated your age ;-)Balloonman (talk) 21:53, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

Or was it IQ? ducks and runsBalloonman (talk) 21:53, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

The "76" is random. Not age, not DOB, not IQ, not # of arrests. Honest.  :-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 21:56, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

Not the number of trombones in the big parade? Seriously though, I had assumed that it was YOB.Balloonman (talk) 22:14, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

Being an American history fan, I like to think of it as the Spirit of '76. Although I know better. Tan | 39 22:15, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

I honestly thought 76 was a clever reference to Star Wars and Google's weird binary issues. Pedro :  Chat  22:20, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

Now you are showing your age... Tan probably doesn't even know that Star Wars existed pre Aniken... ;-)Balloonman (talk) 22:21, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

Heh! Yep, another pre '77 birth here ! Pedro :  Chat  22:27, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

Oh cmon. Just because I was born in '75 doesn't mean I wasn't a Star Wars fan as a kid. Tan | 39 22:32, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

Oops! We're pretty much the same age then. Sorry Old dudes, me and Tan are now officialy the young crew.... :) BTW Keeps is going to think himself well popular with that orange bar! Pedro :  Chat  22:35, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

I'm a smidge younger, although same decade, if you want to not feel like the young'uns :) I'm also a freak in that I haven't seen Star Wars, but that's just one of a few reasons I've been declared un-American. Personally, I took the 76 to be YOB as well,or a hockey fan number TRAVELLINGCARI^{My story}_{Tell me yours} 00:26, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

Have any of you actually read my userpage? I list every possible use of "76" that could be true, but isn't. Right after I explain that being named "Keeper" (which I've been called since the Star Wars era, (and I don't mean Reagan's Star Wars era, or JarJar's), doesn't mean I'm an inclusionist, I explain what the 76 means. Nada. Nil. Zip. Nothing. Although I'm very much liking this thread of guesses.....:-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 13:35, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

So it's not the # of your illegitimate children? :) And BTW, I was graduating from HS when the original Star Wars came out ('77). Kek. 72.92.4.157 (talk) 14:40, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

Nope:-). Right now, I think I'll call it "the number of editors that reply to questions/comments before I can". Its lovely to be loved. :-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 17:57, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

It's the price you pay for being the hub of this WikiClique. Tan | 39 18:06, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

My RfA

Thank you for !voting in my Rfa. I hope I can learn and build from it. CJ2005B (talk) 20:27, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

You're welcome. You have a long way to go my friend. Best of luck to you. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 20:28, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

Why I deleted your page

I hope you don't mind, but I found your "Why I deleted your page" article so wonderfully useful that I very much want to take a copy of it and do the same thing with it that you have -- and to also give a copy to another friend who does new page patrol too. You and I already share the honour of having been schooled by the illustrious User:Pedro, so I hope you won't mind if I share that page too. I'll wait to hear from you before I copy it... please reply on my talk page, if you wouldn't mind, and reading it will probably give you an idea of why I think I can use it. Accounting4Taste:talk 03:27, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

Replied on your talkpage, A4T. I wonder if "being schooled" means the same thing in Pedro's side of the pond as it does here...what connotations! Cheers! Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 13:36, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

Illustrious? You mean "useless". Pedro :  Chat  06:50, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

Um, apparently I've used a phrase -- "being schooled" -- that has different connotations from those which I understand; my apologies, and I still don't know of any negative ones. I'm a Canuck, we occasionally end up with a third meaning for words and phrases that mean different things in the US/UK. (See, up above I said "honour" instead of "honor"... that's my Canuckitude showing, eh?) What I meant was in the sense of "tutelage" or "professorship", although I understand that the schooling of horses is something more rigorous than the schooling of humans. Ah, the infinite variety of the language ... anyway, if I've offended, I apologize, it wasn't meant. Accounting4Taste:talk 18:17, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

I figured you were being serious. "Being educated" is completely different in my elbow of the world than "Being schooled." Being educated is getting good advice, getting mentored and getting better, and I know that's what you meant. "Being schooled" on the other hand means, among other things, getting "showed up", getting "a talking to", getting so thoroughly and utterly embarassed by someone else that's smarter than you and let's you know it. The conversation goes like this: I'm superior, here are all the reasons why, and here all all the reasons why you suck". Response: "I just got schooled." Maybe that's got a touch of accuracy in it as well, come to think of it....:-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 18:25, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

Ohhhhh, I see. Rather like "I got served", which I understand from younger people now has nothing to do with waitresses. (I ruefully note that with respect to one's station in life vis-a-vis Star Wars, as noted elsewhere on this page, I was responsible for reviewing the novelization for a newspaper. In other words, I'm older than dirt.) Well, that's a meaning of "schooled" that you have gathered I didn't mean. Thanks for the information. Accounting4Taste:talk 20:36, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

Must be a Minnesotan thing, but that's cool - seems like a nice place. Are there really 10,000 lakes? Does everyone have a boat? 72.92.4.157 (talk) 19:41, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

There are actually over 14,000 lakes, but we're a modest folk. Approx. 40% of the pop. owns a boat. 99% of the pop is related to, works with, or is neighbors with, someone that does though.  :-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 20:17, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

Come to think of it Kek, are you here or not? Are you going to continue to contibute to Wikipedia, or are you really leaving? Not that you aren't welcome to contribute as an IP, just wondering. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 20:18, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

We grew up with boats too, power, sail, row, canoes - everything. Love boats - but don't have one now. (The expression for many is the best 2 days of owning a boat are the day you buy it and the day you sell it.) I'm sort of here but haven't really committed. I only had an account for a little over a week when the stuff with TheProf and then me went down (Prof is the one who encouraged me to get a username). I haven't ruled it out though. I have always enjoyed Wikipedia and like the idea of it and the incredible resource of it. There is only the issue of dealing with some of the personalities behind the scenes. But that is much like life itself I suppose. 72.92.4.157 (talk) 20:28, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

Sorry then, that I ended up being "one of those personalities". If you ever need advice on how this (admittedly unusual, wacky even) place works, my talk page is open. Just don't bring up the Weber stuff. :-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 20:29, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

Incidentally, this is illustrative of why I never jump on the "zomg don't leave! he's leaving! have a good life!" boat when people announce their retirement and huffily ask for their pages to be deleted. Hell, this guy has almost 40 edits since he "left". Tan | 39 20:38, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

...which is why I asked the questin. Kek and I have had our "differences", be it Weber related, or him reporting me to ANI, but still, redemption (from both sides) is always possible. I've never said never. Hoping Kek returns as "kek" and not as an IP. Unless he's a troll. I've called him a troll in the past, and I'm willing to be proven wrong if he'll prove me wrong (by editing/improving/starting articles instead of talkpages :-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 20:42, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

I'll chime in here (unless it gets me killed, in which case, there's nothing beyond these parenthesis. Honest...). Kek, me and you have had our differences as well. However, before TheProf left, and before things went a little crazy, you were most definitely a decent editor. It is always a shame to loose a good editor, whatever the circumstances. I too have called you a troll in the past - I too am very willing to be proved wrong. _TalkIslander 20:55, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

No it's cool, I'm easily as much (or more) to blame for the Weber stuff - and I should not have used that as an example for my POV (I'm sure I could have found something else :-) ). As you know, I was pissed about what happened to TheProf and you happened to be the blocking admin and you never responded to a note I sent to you in his defense - though there was a lot going on that day (more at John Reaves talk page). He was a good editor who was antagonised into whatever happened. Thanks for your offer of assistance - I'll be around. And thanks Tan, but my talk pages weren't too valuable. Thanks to Keeper and Islander. Redemption is always possible. I appreciate it. Kek15 72.92.4.157 (talk) 20:59, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the note Kek. If you go back and look closely, my first note to TheProf was to wish him luck and ask him if everything was ok. At that point, he and I had a pleasant discourse where I asked him to "vent" what was going wrong (my intentions were to keep him from leaving angrily). He was blocked for vandalizing at least one userpage (leaving "with a bang"), and later I extended the block (with my reason being "he's scrambling his password anyway", or some such). It was a very unfortunate turn of events that are played out in my contrib history, including asking the initial blocking admin to "review his own block" for possible conflict of interest. Anyway, it's long over. If/when TheProf comes back, if/when Kek comes back, are up to them, not me. Junk "like that" happens all the time. Misunderstandings. Perceptions of being slighted (right or wrong). Unfortunate really, but comes with the territory of having to type everything you're trying to say instead of sitting down and havin' a beer with someone to work out a difference. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 21:30, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

Very true. Much can be lost in the written word. TheProf speaks highly of you Keeper. Thanks for your note as well. Kek. 72.92.4.157 (talk) 21:40, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

Don't take this the wrong way, but I'm starting to wonder (sincerely) if Kek and theProf are the same person. If I'm wrong, tell me. I'll believe you. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 21:41, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

Now this is why I love Wikipedia (aside from the wonderful recource that it is). Real people. Keeper, you made me smile and I thank you for that. Check out my IP talk page (from 'before' I was Kek15 - which is only around a week or two; just click on it). I met TheProf when I started trying to add the term Christian terrorist to the Joe Scarborough talk page - you can see our interaction there on the Scarborough talk page. He deleted the term and of course I didn't appreciate it - same old same old. But I know you have never seen Kek and TheProf at the same time, in the same place :-) But the truth is TheProf is a 20 old guy who lives in England and loves soccer (football as they say) and I'm a 49 year old (20 years married) guy who lives outside Philadelphia - and doesn't have a boat but misses boating. TheProf and I are in touch via email. 72.92.4.157 (talk) 22:01, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

Ah, good. I believe you, Kek. Sincerely. I miss boating too. (My brother has a 28' lake boat, but I never get enough time off work to enjoy it...) Good luck to you. I'm actually hoping at this point that you resurface as Kek15 instead of an IP. Right or wrong, usernames get more credence/respect than IPs, in general. Best wishes, Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 22:03, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

BOATING IS TEH GAY!!!11

Sorry. Far too much far too reasonable discussion and rational chat going on. Thought I should bring the average up to internet norms. Cheers, Saltation (talk) 22:15, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

Heh. Saltation. I did laugh at your post. Good post. Good operspective. Way off base though, you sock. (of who, I don't know or care). I would block you myself if it didn't mean more grief on my part.  :-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 22:18, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

That's why I got a username - TheProf and 21655 both pretty much told me that IP's edits are more likely to be reverted. But I don't think that I can be Kek15 again as I have scrambled that password - I have no idea what it is. 72.92.4.157 (talk) 22:52, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

Ha, I knew there would be at least one thread around here that mentioned my name somewhere (and not in a negative fashion, at that--phew!). But yeah, trust level for IPs is a bit lower than that of a registered user. I said so myself, and I know it from experience. They must obviously know we don't indef IPs....

Anyway, sorry you had to scramble your password. Why did you do it anyway? 21655 ^{ταλκ/01ҁ} 17:29, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

Any friend of the TheProf is a friend of mine. I guess I was annoyed over what I felt was an undeserved Warning (level 3). Bygones. Kek. 72.92.4.157 (talk) 18:21, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

Baseball uniform

Hello again. Yesterday, I created one of the most wanted articles, baseball uniform, May I have your opinion on them. And yet again, I will insted try to make this article a DYK.--RyRy5 (talk ♠ wikify) 22:34, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

Thank you :), and I greatly appreciate you noticing my hard work. Also, do you mind if I added "Who would have thought" to the barnstar, as I will be adding it with the others?--RyRy5 (talk ♠ wikify) 00:09, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

Great! Also, you never gave me your opinions on the article. Whenever you have the time, drop me a line (hey, it rymes).--RyRy5 (talk ♠ wikify) 01:22, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

Rollback

Encouraged by Pedro's request to you to take a look, I have come to request to visit the noticeboard. Please, take a look (including the dispute if possible). Aditya^{(talk • contribs)} 05:36, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

I'm sorry Aditya, I'm a bit late to the party, been offline for the most part, just getting back. I read through the thread on Pedro's talk, and the noticeboard, and have to say I'm very impressed with your composure that you displayed when not only your "user rights" were in question, but in some cases, questions about your Wiki-integrity. You proved to me what I already knew, which is that you are a dedicated Wiki-writer trying to do the right thing at all times (something I already knew of course). And I believe your rollback rights have been restored? In other words, Keeper doesn't hafta do anything crazy?  :-) Let me know fi you require any other attention, otherwise I suppose this should all just be water under the bridge, a "let's all move along" situation. Cheers, Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 14:36, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

LOL... you do nothin crazy not now. And, thanks to Pedro, the issue of vagueness in the rollback instructions is also being discussed. Good going there so far. Aditya^{(talk • contribs)} 15:04, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks

		The Barnstar of Good Humor
		For this edit, which caused me to spit coffee all over my keyboard and monitor. Thanks! Kbdank71 20:55, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

You're welcome. And sorry 'bout your coffee. And keyboard. And monitor...hmmm...please don't send me a bill.....Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 21:00, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

RfA

[1]You, sir, have just made it onto my list of quotes, right underneath Tommy. You have the choice to feel honored, or disapointed because you get nothing for it. You decide.--KojiDude ^{(Contributions)} 21:57, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

What an honor! Happy to be part of anybody's list of quotes....I keep my own even. Thanks Koji, Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 22:01, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

WebGlobix deletion

The Desktop Virtualization in wikipedia is an article that attempts to extol the virtues of VDI and the players in the field. I added information that improved the depth of Wikipedia's coverage on that subject. I attempted to add wording that purposely avoids the appearance of advertising. I am sure that you and others at Wikipedia are more in tune with what is NOT advertising then myself because this is my first attempt at adding anything to Wikipedia.

My concern is that all readers be allowed the opportunity to see for themselves what is available in the market and I don't believe that is advertising. Just because someone has a product or service doesn't mean they should be excluded from including any information.

I find lots of articles that I think are advertising especially the other companies listed in Desktop Virtualization. If you deleted my post then I think you should delete the other listings because I followed the format of Ericom software. I am interested in rewriting the information and would like to know how I can do that for reconsideration.

I read that you are a road geek. By the way I recently found the old route 66 pre-1937 route from Santa Fe to Santa Domingo pueblo and drove it in my 1983 Astro Van even though all the articles said it was only for 4 wheel drive vehicles. I did have to stop three times and rebuild the road so I could go up. I tried to back down several times and could not so I was committed to going all the way. The road is a mess and I don't think all the 4x4's help the condition of the road. I am thinking of taking recent pictures on my next trip. Do you think that if I wrote information about that and included pictures it might be worthy of Wikipedia?

Comvetrix75.150.16.142 (talk) 23:23, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

Hi there IP (or Comvetrix)...please read this. After reading, please let me know if you still feel that the article deserves a place on Wikipedia. Right now, if I'm being honest, I don't see it as anything beyond blatant advertising for (I presume) your own company. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 01:08, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

New Project

Myself and several other editors have been compiling a list of very active editors who would likely be available to help new editors in the event they have questions or concerns. As the list grew and the table became more detailed, it was determined that the best way to complete the table was to ask each potential candidate to fill in their own information, if they so desire. This list is sorted geographically in order to provide a better estimate as to whether the listed editor is likely to be active.

If you consider yourself a very active Wikipedian who is willing to help newcomers, please either complete your information in the table or add your entry. If you do not want to be on the list, either remove your name or just disregard this message and your entry will be removed within 48 hours. The table can be found at User:Useight/Highly Active, as it has yet to have been moved into the Wikipedia namespace. Thank you for your help. Useight (talk) 02:40, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

Updated, replied on your talk page. Noble cause, Useight, nice work! Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 15:20, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

WebGlobix deletion

At first the article on WebGlobix you deleted was marked G7 blatant advertising, the next time I looked it was marked as (A7 (group): Group/band/club/company/etc; doesn't indicate importance/significance) by Orange Mike.

I guess I should be happen that the article went from a G to an A but clearly Orange Mike doesn't appreciate the nuances of desktop virtualization. Especially a product that doesn't use Terminal Services or only transmit drawing commands and mouse events only thereby only requiring a small resource (memory/cpu) footprint. It is such a big deal that the Department of Defense uses it for its Global Command and Control processes. That is a big deal in VDI. The desktop shadowing feature is totally cool.

We use it and I like it and that is why I think it should be included people need to know what is out there. They can judge for themselves but without information they will have no opportunity. WebGlobix is better than Citrix because we used to have Citrix and it was a pain. Citrix is such a big deal but it is very expensive and takes a full time person just to administrate it. We have neither that kind of money or time.

Well in any event I didn't see any interaction with my comments or maybe it is because I need to login to see them but I hope when you guess hand off stuff that it is at least reviewed by someone who understand the process being discussed so they can appreciate the relevance.

At least try to go easy on the newbies... —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.150.16.142 (talk) 03:55, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

I always "go easy on the newbies", or at least attempt to. Sorry if you've felt I've been too harsh. I'd be glad to help you. What you need to do is provide sources. Read this blue link to help you determine what is a reliable source. Also read this, and read this. Do you have sources that you can provide that explain why/how WebGlobix has impacted its market, how it is a notable product? Has it ever been written about by others independent of it (in other words, besides Press Releases?). Without sources, I'm afraid your article will continue to be deleted. The fact that there are other articles of similar nature and lacking what is required does not mean we will lower our standards, it means we will likely delete those as well. Eventually. Keep in mind there's only 2,000,000+ articles to keep up with, and about 1000 admins that are able to delete articles that do not belong here. I'm not saying WebGlobix belongs here or not, I have no idea at this point, without some sort of reliable evidence from you or anyone else that shows the merits of the article. Cheers, Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 15:19, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

New Messages

Hello, Keeper76. You have new messages at Dustihowe's talk page.
You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template.

J-five deletion: check the post about it. Thanks —Preceding unsigned comment added by Ninasimone333 (talk • contribs) 08:58, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

To Keeper

This is Dusti. I am requesting the deletion of ISSCH and the image associated with the picuture. It has come to my attention that both the image and the information surrounding ISSCH must be approved by the state before publishing. If you could please take care of these I would appreciate it. Dusti, 12.186.80.1 (talk) 16:53, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

I'm pretty sure the "state" has no authority (or cares) whether this information is published or not. While I can't speak for the photo, as long as our information is sourced, I don't think your school has any say on its inclusion in Wiki. Tan | 39 17:22, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

To keeper: I would suggest an IAR speedy delete of the image, as Dusti uploaded it and I think that is a reasonable request. To Dusti et al, an encylopedic article on any topic doesn't need approval by the governemnt (at least not in the U.S.). There is nothing private or inflammatory in the article that can't be easily retrieved from the school's website or other public source. Just to reiterate to Dusti, and I intend this comment as support for you: You, and no other individual editor anywhere on wikipedia, has any authority to delete an article. Even if an AfD was created, it would surely fail as most schools whose info can be sourced are considered notable. The article will stay, but important note is that you have made your requests here properly per whoever is requesting you to, and I hope it is understood why no one here or anywhere can eliminate that article. Gwynand | Talk•Contribs 17:51, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

Hi Dusti, hope you're well. Sorry to see you go (but you know that). Hopefully when you graduate/gain independence from your school, you return. If life's too busy, that's of course perfectly understandable as well. Remember that I can undelete your subpages/userpage, just ask and it will be done. I can also unblock you at anytime so you don't have to edit from an IP. Let me know! As for the picture, it looks like it was already speedy deleted, which is fine, I woulda done it myself if it hadn't been done already. The article shoudl stay though, it will be well watched, remain factually accurate. It, upon creation/editing/etc., was released permanently under our GFDL license, and would only be deleted if it were about a non-notable subject (which it isn't). Thanks for understanding. See you when you get back! Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 18:00, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

Well I have only just found out about this, after deciding to check on how Dusti was doing as I had not received any messages from him for a while - I have been unofficially assisting him since he joined Wikipedia. If you are reading this Dusti, I hope you are OK and my inbox is open if you would like to use it. Good luck with whatever you are doing, and I will look out for you return if you ever decide re-start contributing. Camaron | Chris (talk) 10:48, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

Wow

Philosopher's RfA is probably the biggest mess I have ever seen in RfA. Many oppose votes are confusing, some of them flat out crazy. Half of the support votes seem to be "fighting" the oppose votes over Q4 or prima facie (haha), but not actually reviewing the candidate in any way. I mean, look at this most recent support. I think I am just coming here to blow off some steam, but I wanted to point out that the RfA has so many example of the failings of RfA. BTW, I definitely agree with your recent discussion move, of course it was having nothing to do with the candidate. Gwynand | Talk•Contribs 18:25, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

I believe that's the first time I've see three discussion threads moved. One for prima facie, one for religion and one (mostly my blabbering self's fault) for Q4...Is it May 5th yet? What I will say, and I hope you agree, is that I am getting more and more impressed with Philosopher for remaining cool and calm during what has turned into a farce of an RfA. Great admin traits - knowing how to deal with incessant, persistent editors (like me). Kudos to him! I'm pretty sure I've personally edited his RfA more than he has...:-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 18:29, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

I am as guilty as anyone. While I like the candidate, it has gone far beyond his qualifications anymore. I want to see him succeed just to shove it in the face of those who are exhibiting a crisis level amount of asshattery on the subject of religion and Q4. :) Trusilver 18:37, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

(e/c)Was that to me Trusilver? :-) tee hee. But really, I agree, it is a rather drama laden RfA for surely. There are some good faith opposes (Gwynand's being one that I wish he'd change, hint hint), and there are some bad faith supporters for sure. It ends May 5th. I'm willing to bet that, regardless of the result, by May 15th we'll be sitting around going "who's rfa was that that was soooo messy?" Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 18:41, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

I am an opposer, but I want him to pass just so the community doesn't have to deal with this again. Of course I won't change my vote on that reasoning, but I concur, the RfA has become about anything but Philosopher. Anyone who questions what is wrong with RfA can just look there. Gwynand | Talk•Contribs 18:39, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

<outdent>All that to say, "asshattery" isn't used enough in every day language. It has a wonderful tone to it. I'm going to start using it more often. Asshattery, Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 18:54, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

I think "asshat" was popularized on fark.com a long time ago... it got played out on that venue, but Wiki might be fresh ground for it. Tan | 39 18:56, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

from our friends at Wiktionary: wikt:asshattery. Lovely lovely lovely word choice, trusilver. Spot on. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 18:58, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

I haven't !voted, but I think it'll pass. I'm really not sure one way or the other, and I'm not going to do a "Support - the opposes suck". My only comment there was to point out that someone was an asshat. Enigma ^message 18:59, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

Asshat. Asshattery. Nothing else to say. Asshat. (Not you E-man, just likin' the word ATM). Asshat. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 19:02, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

undent: I think that the RfA system was broken a long, long time ago. Obviously when someone who obviously has biases that have no place on the project still get the ability to be heard and taken seriously. It's been an eyeopening experience to be sure, especially when it comes to one editor in particular who I had, up until now, actually respected. Trusilver 19:14, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

Is that me? :-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 19:37, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

Heh :), as someone pointed out on the talk page. This has served to increase the list of names in my head of people I will not support for any position of authority, ever. Trusilver 19:41, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

Hello! Since you're the one that moved this "enlightening" discussion to the talk page, would you consider it appropriate to close it since, at this point, we seem to have reached a consensus of agree-to-disagree? Thanks. SWik78 (talk • contribs) 19:28, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

By all means close it. I have no preference. Let it wallow, let it close, delete it, remove it, whatever. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 19:37, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

Comment: I had to laugh at some of the militant atheism being displayed there, specifically that belief in a higher power displays bad judgment and decision-making. Wherever you stand on religion, that's just a ridiculous comment. Enigma ^message 03:14, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

Not necessarily. If one is an athiest (or agnostic), one might feel that someone who has "an imaginary friend in the sky" (as George Carlin or Bill Maher say) is illogical and unreasonable. This is a valid POV from their POV - hardly ridiculous. And militancy is usually associated with religious fervor (as in the Crusades) not lack thereof. It is more constructive to respect other religious (or nonreligious) viewpoints than to laugh at them or term them ridiculous - the same sort of mutual respect that is advocated on Wikipedia in general. (Not the place for this, but compelled to respond.) Kek 72.92.4.157 (talk) 10:58, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

You just contradicted yourself. "It is more constructive to respect other religious (or nonreligious) viewpoints than to laugh at them or term them ridiculous" - which was precisely my point, if you read my post. "And militancy is usually associated with religious fervor (as in the Crusades) not lack thereof." Yeah, it usually is. Do you have a point here? Militancy can refer to extremist POVs in just about anything, including atheism. What I saw on display was militancy. Enigma ^message 15:24, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

I agree in that someone who says that belief in a higher power shows poor judgment is not showing respect for that belief - but at the same time "an eye for any eye" leads to a world of blind men - and is being dismissive of that POV. And I don't think there is any disputing that much more blood has been shed in the name of God than in the name of Athiesm. But I agree, this does not negate any militancy you sensed in what you read. 72.92.4.157 (talk) 16:02, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

Finally, the "pot calling the kettle black" is not a racist expression, nor is it even a racial expression. I read the link provided, and I remain convinced that the determining of the quote as something racial-related is the work of people who wish to outlaw the word "black". The quote could just as well be "the lettuce calling the celery green." I suppose that would be insensitive to green people, though. Ah well... Enigma ^message 03:20, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

J-five deletion

On March 11 2008 you deleted an article on J-five. I had read it before and went back to see if this was the same Jonny 5 who is now with the Flobots. While J-five is from the US he is not as widely known in the US as he is internationally. In 2004 he had a #1 hit in France that was on the "Hit 100" for months. His song "Modern Times" is extremely popular there. It seems this article was deleted by an American who doesn't know how famous this American really is!. Please undelete it.

Moralmoney (talk) 22:09, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

Hi there Moralmoney...please read this. After reading, please let me know if you still feel that the article deserves a place on Wikipedia. Right now, if I'm being honest, I don't see it as anything beyond blatant advertising for (I presume) your own band/musician.

Hey there, why did you delete the page?! You have written "Group/band/club/company/etc; doesn't indicate importance/significance". What are you talking about? The article you removed was not about a band but about 1 artist,who has also a band, but "j-five" is not a band! He's 1 person and he sold enough to be on Wikipedia!! As MoralMoney says, you're ignorant about his popularity in Europe! And if you were honest, you wouldn't have deleted the page because the page said how much he had sold. I want you to undelete the page because you don't respect the wikipedia rules by deleting it. P.S: let me tell you that accusing Moralmoney of being a member of the band is particularly ridiculous! Try another argument to justify the deletion please —Preceding unsigned comment added by Ninasimone333 (talk • contribs) 08:57, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

Here are the rules: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Notability_%28music%29 As you can see, he deserves his page on wikipedia regarding these criteria so undelete the page! thank you. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Ninasimone333 (talk • contribs) 09:25, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

Ok, you two. All insults aside, I would be happy to work with you both. One of you or the other (interesting that the only edits either of you has made is to my talkpage..hmmm..), please provide a source that shows the notability of J-five. Something that is not myspace, not a personal website of J-fives, something that is not a press release or PR publication. Magazine review? Evidence of the charting in France that you assert? Give me a source, I'll undelete. Until then...Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 14:50, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

Also, if the reliable source is in French, that's no problem. I don't speak French but will find someone who does to translate. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 14:51, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

I don't like your insinuations. I don't know MoralMoney. We are different individuals. You are so suspicious... It's quite funny! By the way, I only wrote on your talkpage because I created another account today just to reply to you. I had already a wikipedia account but I forgot my username because I don't modify a lot on Wikipedia to be honest but, I, I take the time to read the rules. In France, he has been number 1 in terms of sales with his song "Modern times": http://www.disqueenfrance.com/classements/singles/default.asp?date=210# Other links proving he sold enough to be on Wikipedia: http://top40-charts.com/artist.php?aid=4709 http://www.ifop.com/europe/sondages/top50/sgl0452.stm Is it enough? If you don't understand french, just ask. I speak french in everyday life. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 83.115.7.190 (talk) 17:36, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

Hey Keeper. I usually don't like sticking my nose into these deletion discussions on your talk page (as compared to the fun WikiRegular conversations, in which I freely butt in), but in this case I think whoever it/they/he/she are, they might have a point. Even from the first post in this section, I poked around and thought, gee, this guy probably really is notable. All weirdness from the above IP/unsigned/who-the-hell-is-actually-editing aside, it might be prudent for you to post this in DRV yourself. Or something like that. Or not, I don't mean to lecture the teacher ;-) Tan | 39 17:45, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks Tan. Actually, I'm planning on undeleting the article (it was speedied, no need for DRV drama). The sources can be added. All I wanted was sources. Sorry about me voicing my suspicions if they are unfounded. I've now received posts from two new editors and an IP. What's a guy to think? Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 18:00, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

I agree it's all sort of fishy, I didn't mean to say your thoughts were unfounded. I'm saying that past the stench of dirty socks is a probably notable musician. Tan | 39 18:06, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

Ok, the article is now undeleted, found J-five here. Actually, I owe you an apology Moralmoney and Ninasimone333. You were both correct, that should never have been speedied. I should have looked past my own nose to see that. I must've been working too fast that day (way back on March 11th). The article when I deleted it already had sources and assertions of notability. You were both correct in bringing J-five to my attention. I was too dismissive and for that I sincerely apologize. Let me know if you need any help with the article. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 18:06, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

It's OK Keeper, apologies accepted. Excuse me for having been a bit violent but you had deleted the page I had created! No hard feelings! :) I invite you to discover his biggest hit: http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=baIXpun6piw Best regards. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Ninasimone333 (talk • contribs) 20:13, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Play party (BDSM)

Why did you close this as a keep? Verifiability concerns over-ride the raw number of votes... sufficient sources were not found. --Rividian (talk) 19:31, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

Hi Rividian, I didn't close it as keep. I closed it as "no consensus to delete", which is very different. There was, IMO, an equal weight of editors that wanted the article deleted as there were that wanted the article kept. That means no consensus. In Wiki, a no consensus defaults to keep, but there is nothing that says it cannot be renominated to try to get a consensus (one way or the other). I would recommend waiting a few weeks/couple months before renominating, and then bring it back to AFD if you still feel stongly (especially if the sourcing doesn't improve) that it should be deleted. Cheers, Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 13:57, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

"keep" and "no consensus" do mean the same thing - the content was kept despite the lack of sourcing. There is no policy difference between "keep" and "no consensus", only between those two and delete. None of this explains why you decided to keep the article... a lot of people wanted to keep something there was not enough sourcing for, that doesn't mean we keep the content, there is a long-standing precedent for over-riding the raw number of votes when verifiability concerns aren't addressed. There were probably many more people who wanted to keep articles like Gay Nigger Association of America and Encyclopedia Dramatica - but both have been deleted due to lack of sources. --Rividian (talk) 15:30, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

Bringing up two rather Extreme Examples doesn't exactly impress me. I'm not a !vote counter. There were assertions made by several editors that sources were out there. There were assertions made by several editors that sources were not out there. Strong arguments on both sides. There was no consensus to remove the article. Bring it to deletion review if you really really must get rid of this article. I would recommend, for drama-reduction, simply moving on and resubmitting an AfD at a later date, but its up to you. Please let me know, as I don't monitor DRV regularly, if you decide to go that route. Thanks Rividian, Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 15:35, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

Per WP:V "The burden of evidence lies with the editor who adds or restores material." Anyone can claim sources are out there for anything... policy dictates that burden is on them to find it, not on me to somehow prove it doesn't exist. I'm not sure why you're ignoring such a core policy here... but I guess you've given me no recourse but DRV. I'll list it there shortly. --Rividian (talk) 15:37, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

I don't ignore core policies, Rividian. But thanks for that. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 15:40, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

Also, stating "I've given you no recourse" is rather dramatic, don't you think. Seeing as how I gave you a few different options, namely move on, or relist, as opposed to the drama machine that is DRV. But, again I'll say, do as you wish. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 15:43, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

When I quoted a policy that blatently puts burden on people who want to keep content to find sources, and you say that the burden isn't on either side, that's ignoring policy on your part. At any rate, Wikipedia:Deletion_review/Log/2008_May_5#5_May_2008. --Rividian (talk) 15:45, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

userpage challenge

see my userpage and tell me if you accept. Just so you know, I'mOnBase and you're not. 21:19, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

Well

To be honest, I thought I already had it? (now confused) Tan | 39 23:36, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

Had what? I'm confused, and I've been contributing in way too many circles today, my apologies. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 23:38, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

Rollback. Tan | 39 23:40, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

Do you want it? You've earned it (and you know I believe personally that you've earned admin buttons too...) Let me know, you can have rollback. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 23:41, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

Right, you offered in ANI... and I started this thread saying, well, I thought I already had it. I remember asking for it back in December or something. And then finding it silly. I dunno, maybe it got removed somehow, although I couldn't tell you why/how. Tan | 39 23:43, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

Looking at the logs, you've been approved for rollback rights since User:Nakon approved you in January. Want em gone? I'll take em. Want em to stay? I'll leave em. You're gonna be an admin withing weeks anyway. :-) (and shoulda been an admin in March when I nommed you, but I'm perhaps biased...:-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 23:49, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

Smileys

Keeper, svg's are the new png's . See commons:Smiley. -- Avi (talk) 00:58, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Ha! Excellent link. Now I know where you got all of 'em. :-) I'll stick with my personal, easy to use, colon-dash-rightparenthesis for now, but I'm also saving the link. Best of luck my friend with your RFB. You deserve the x-tras. Cheers, Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 01:01, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Lady Aleena's future

Keeper76...Several people have expressed an interest in my next probable nomination for adminship. Messaging people when it happens would look a lot like canvassing, so I would prefer not doing that. If you are interested in it, you could add this to your watchlist. If it is created, you will know, maybe even before I do depending on how often you check your watchlist. If you wish to gush prior to it being officially up, have fun, but only when it happens please. I am in no particular rush. Have a very nice day! :) - LA @ 09:46, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Added, but Aleena, there is a typo I've corrected. MBisanz ^talk 09:48, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Not a deletion review for Kir Kanos

An editor has asked for a deletion review of Kir Kanos. Since you closed the deletion discussion for this article, speedy-deleted it, or were otherwise interested in the article, you might want to participate in the deletion review. Black Kite 00:45, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Huh? I don't see it there. What part of "talk with the closing admin before bringing to "Deletion Review" did you miss? Notifying me that it was already there? Didn't attempt to talk to me first? I expect better from you Black Kite. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 00:55, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Bah, my bad - I don't do DRV very often. I've removed it ([2]). What do you think, though? It really is just a chunk of plot summary and nothing else. I was going to close it as delete myself but wimped out of it because of the conversation I'm having at WT:NOT at the moment. Black Kite 01:12, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

I agree with the "chunk of plot summary" assessment, perhaps I was rash in my closing. It really appeared to be a bunch of opinions, but no clear direction as to what to do with it. Delete it, keep it, merge it, rewrite it....to me the very definition of "No consensus". But it is just plot summary. What about a redirect/merge to List of minor Star Wars characters? That solves the "there's no parent article" problem. I noticed that another character that is mentioned in the Kir Kanos article as a "fellow guard" redirects there. Precedence I suppose. Or, write up Crimson Empire and redirect there. I don't believe anyone will miss the article "Kir Kanos". Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 14:29, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Aye. I would redirect it to List of minor Star Wars characters with a note that it can be a part of Crimson Empire when that gets written. Apologies again for jumping the gun last night (it was late). Black Kite 17:33, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Tis OK. I was wasted OMG, I'm so kidding. I would never adiminize when inebriated. hic. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 17:35, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Reply

I left a comment at the AN(/I).--RyRy5 (talk ♠ Review) 01:22, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

I've already responded. Dont' use "rollback" for anything other than blatant vandalism. Do not use it for anything else. I'll remove it mysself if I feel you are misusing it. Don't let me down. I think you are are valuable member of the Wiki-community. I would recommend to you that you not do anything involving rollback, or undo, or revert, for at least a couple of weeks. Keep buidling articles, and fixing userpages! You are very talented in those areas. Don't revert anymore vandalism or use rollback. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 01:27, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

I just reverted some (without rollback) because I wasn't watching your page, hence, not letting me see this comment so soon. I understand everything and I guess I shouldn't revert for a while. I guess I should stick to editing articles. And I'll watch this page from now on.--RyRy5 (talk ♠ Review) 01:38, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Um, I have a question. I was just deciding to support (the user with the username that starts with a Ko) in the RFA on the support section, and I was wondering why you said "Great username" in your support. I don't think the name of a user's name doesn't matter. But I'm thinking it was a small detail. Comments?--RyRy5 (talk ♠ Review) 01:46, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

You're right, it was a small detail. I'm supporting Kakofonous because he is a great editor that will be a great admin. I also like his username, thought I'd mention it. It was definitely not part of my decision though. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 14:13, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Sentinel Question

for my edumification... ;) Why wouldn't a merge be appropriate in this case?. Not disagreeing, just curious. Thanks! _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 02:50, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Sentient question? I mean, Sentinel Question? :-) It was an article about a school newspaper. It doesn't need a huge section in a school article. A one liner is all that's needed, hence, no reason to merge what's going to get removed anyway, that's all I meant by "inappropriate". As in an "inappropriate" amount of work for Wikipedians. The title is an unlikely search term as well, (what with parentheses and all), therefore no redirect either. Those were my thoughts on it. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 14:17, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Gotcha, thanks. Just came back from the press launch of the Sports Museum of America. No Twinkies there but some good athletes past and present. Lots of fun. _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 18:31, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

ooo, great fun. I'm geographically jealous. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 18:34, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Just found out that the MC may have been a Minnesotan -- Jim Craig, the goalie from the 80 Olympic Hockey Team. I admit, I was a bit more focused on Eli Manning and Martina Navratilova than Craig _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 18:48, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

I have a weird family connection to the Navra-nator. Not for Wiki though. Craig played for the NorthStars, other than that I'm not aware of any other Minnesota connections. But I did just peak at his article. Read this section and tell me a PR firm didn't write that...Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 18:54, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Blech, it's also a blatant copyvio with the link so helpfully provided. I'll go clean it up a bit. There has to be non PR speak about what he's done since then -- not that I'd heard of him until today. I think it's bad form to let an athlete MC, they're generally not the most eloquent. I grew up watching Navratilova, etc. Always remember when she played Connors. From the SI "Ode to 92" "Why in the name of Jehovah, did Connors play Navratilova?" _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 19:05, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Wow, he did a lot of nothing notable after retiring and being charged with manslaughter and unsavoury things, leading most likely to the PR fluff. Anyway, tightened up slightly. _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 19:39, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Hey Keeper

I hope this wasn't the other way round (i.e. correct edit summary with wrong text in edit itself) :-P In case it was, please block me for messing with your edits (and delete that darn article too)! NikoSilver 15:45, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Heh. Well that's just embarrassing. The result of the debate, so there is no question, is "keep". I closed several AFDs that day, the edit summaries are all the same for my closes: Closing debate, result is _______. Typed too fast in the edit summary is all. Thanks for the "dummy edit" to clarify, you clarified correctly.  :-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 15:50, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

It's in the name :) Rudget (Help?) 15:52, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

(Ah, and sorry for watchlisting this page, its just that I always find every new thread seems to bring out the best in people). Rudget (Help?) 15:53, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

That's because I serve Folgers, although you probably are too Not-American to know their advertising jingle...:-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 15:57, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

We spell it foulgers over here.... Rudget (Help?) 16:03, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

How humourous. You silly Brits and your colourful language choices. I speak American. :-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 16:05, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Keeper I think this needs to be brought to AN/I. Just to make sure, you are open to recall, correct. :) Gwynand | Talk•Contribs 16:08, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Do you see AOR on the bottom of my userpage? I don't. Mwahahahahaha!!!!!! Arbcom me baby! Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 16:10, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

It would be quite amusing to see Keeper76 the topic of an Arbcom. Sign of the apocalypse or something. 2012 isn't too far away I guess. Gwynand | Talk•Contribs 16:24, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

I don't know, could happen. I've had my name in the header of an ANI thread for the very first time Read all about it! The end is nigh! Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 16:43, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Oh I missed that, but I had been following the issue. I viewed what you said as a prima facie response to Kurt's edits on the topic. Gwynand | Talk•Contribs 16:54, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

e-mail and adminship

Hi Keeper76, thanks for your message and especially for your compliment on my writing. I think I've seen so many RfAs where the nominator or nominee mentions e-mail availability, and so many admins' pages with e-mail contacts that I assumed that an e-mail address was a requirement. I was very surprised when I couldn't find any page explicitly requiring e-mail! P.S. Don't lose that password! --Kyoko 19:19, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Can we skip AIV

...with 142.163.116.73 (talk · contribs)? I see you already gave him an advanced level warning but he doesn't seem to be here for any good reason. Or do you think I should still wait and go through the regular channels?

Thanks! SWik78 (talk • contribs) 20:27, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

I'm not a big fan of regular channels. Why backlog them more than they already are? Blocked IP for 55 hours. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 20:29, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Bah, you beat me to the block and to the response. How dare you edit conflict with me on your own talk page! :P EVula // talk // ☯ // 20:30, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Damn it! Thanks for the block but I was just about to reply to his last remark in a most sarcastic way before EVula reverted it. But I don't want to sound ungrateful. Thanks again!

Peace! SWik78 (talk • contribs) 20:33, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

(e/c, oh the irony)It is only very rarely that I get to reply to someone without an edit conflict with one of my fanclub members jumping in first. You know who you are. You're reading this right now. And clicking "edit this page"....KeeperEVula is teh shit sysop...Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 20:34, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Word! SWik78 (talk • contribs) 20:40, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Typo fixed! EVula // talk // ☯ // 21:04, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Woot! Except you misspelled "a". Change "teh" back to "a", then it would read fine. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 21:06, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

And the cycle is complete. Touché. EVula // talk // ☯ // 21:09, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Aaah, the Circle of Life...I need beer. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 21:11, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

I Think You Are Fairly Obtuse

And don't get the concept that people are free to work on articles in user space before publishing them. People make good-faith attempts to edit articles in userspace per Wiki guidelines, and you delete the pre-alpha version of articles before they even have a chance to be corrected. No wonder Wiki is full of crap. People don't have to chance to perfect their articles before your bored ass does a sweep if userspace. Your sense of humor notwithstanding, I think your brilliance is overstated. From now on, we'll just throw them up shit articles and actually give you something to do. FWIW, masturbation may relieve some of that pent-up desire to exert yourself. Don't as me how I know Investec (talk) 19:28, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Hi there friendly person! Thought you should know I didn't delete your article. I didn't even nominate your article for deletion. I did the courteous thing and gave you a notice on your talkpage that someone else nominated it, and someone else deleted it. But thanks for the other advice. I've never claimed brilliance though. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 19:33, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Personally I think you acute, or maybe equilateral. MBisanz ^talk 00:07, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

I think you're a-cute a-too. You handsome devil. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 14:04, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Reverting

I'm not going to use rollback often, or even at all probably until I finish my classes in adoption which is actually helping me out. Is it okay if I revert sometimes using something other than rollback? I feel that popups are faster than rollback for some reason, but as long as vandalism is reverted.--RyRy5 (talk ♠ Review) 00:00, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Absolutely fine RyRy. I'm confident that you know how to use your tools effectively. I've never liked rollback anyway, because I can't use a customized edit summary. I believe Popups lets you use an edit summary, doesn't it? Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 13:58, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

I'm really curious about this. I got rollback....whenever it was you gave it to me and in both Twinkle's AGF rollback and the rollback rollback, using Firefox I can easily add an edit summary, see my test here. The only one where it's automagic is Twinkle's Rollback Vandalism, where it tags it as Rollback Vandalism (TW) _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 14:38, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

That's news to me! I don't use Twinkle. Or popups, or AWD, or whatever else there is. I use "edit this section", "new section", and "undo". And whenever I click "rollback", (which is extremely rare, maybe 10 times ever, as soon as I click "rollback", I get a new screen that says "rollback complete" or some such. Hmmm. I'm proving my technical incapacity I suppose...Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 14:46, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Might be a Firefox thing? I know RyRy mentioned somewhere that he doesn't use Twinkle because it doesn't work on IE -- maybe an edit summary issue too? Never thought too much about it until all the discussion of 'but there's no edit summ' and it made me think. Talk about technical incapacity.... I just got a new Mac, steep learning curve. _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 15:13, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Well, ever since I was granted rollback again, I only used it once on page blanking. I think I will use it only on IP page blanking as users can blank their own articles as I've learned readind some policies. Also, popups do not let you add to the edit summary.--RyRy5 (talk ♠ Review) 00:03, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

I don't use Popups, Twinkle and Friendly already make my browser side scroll enough _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 02:54, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Robert Rosenfeld

Article that you deleted [3] was immediately recreated under a different title, Robert Rosenfeld. Qworty (talk) 06:58, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Interesting. I also note that another admin declined speedy this time. The article is rather tacky looking right now (I hate "tags", although they are necessary). I would recommend a google search to try to verify/source the information. Winning an MLK award seems like something that would have a write up for example. If you can't find anything, bring it to AFD, after which, if its deleted, it can be speedied upon recreation by G4. (Unfortunately, G4 cannot be used for recreation of previously speedied articles, only previously AfD'd articles that are substantially the same). Thanks for the heads up, I'll keep my eyes on it as well. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 14:03, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

WP:RFA.

I opposed the admin coaching. Guess I wasn't clear... Also, I said "Per Anthony," who said this: "Have seen him/her around, and liked what I saw. Love the editing - hate the name! But never mind; good admin material." Cheers. · AndonicO ^Engage. 20:31, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Cheers. · AndonicO ^Engage. 23:48, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Dennis Oliver article

I’ve worked very hard to create the article about Dennis Oliver.
I think it has been unfairly deleted. The user Pigman was very rough on delete the article without others approval using the excuse that the article did not have external references. the Administrator "Tatcher" immediately reinstated it but then Pigman returned and deleted again...why?, he does not like american/spanish actors? or puertorican actors?... I posted the article “full” of external references to newspapers links to prove each word in the article. Then Pigman next excuse was to request the deletion because Denni is "not enough famous?”… I do not agree that everybody should be Brad Pitt or Tom Cruise to be in Wikipedia… But Dennis despite his young age, has a long list of a good acting records not only as an actor in important roles, also recognized by the press as a good “director assistant”… (See link): http://dennisoliveraspr.googlepages.com/dennisoliverasdirectorassistant

Also, Wikipedia is not a printed book with limited space…why people cannot be proud of being in Wikipedia if they have a nice background to show? Also the article has initially been protected by the Wiki Project Biography and rated a star-class!, I do not understand why an editor that is also in the “fashion” industry has also deleted that… Please help me to reinstate the article. I think it belongs to Wikipedia and my effort should be recognized!. Thank you very much!Ralicia (talk) 21:54, 7 May 2008 (UTC)Ralicia

Hi Ralicia, thanks for your post. If you have an issue with Pigman, you should bring it up with him, not me. If you have an issue with Thatcher, bring it up with him, not me. All I did was close the AfD per consensus. Also, you should be aware, if you are not already, of a sockpuppet accusation (that I've had no part of) that is taking place at this link: Wikipedia:Suspected sock puppets/Justice all the way. It is considered very bad form to have more than one account, especially if you use them to sway a discussion such as an AfD. Please talk to Pigman and Thatcher, and pay attention to the sockpuppet accusation against you before worrying about this particular article. Cheers, Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 21:59, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

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For closing the ANI thread here!

My RfA

I can has mop?

Hi Keeper76/Archive 4! Thank you for your support in my RfA (87/3/3). I truely appreciate the many votes of confidence, and I will exert myself to live up to those expectations. Thanks again! - CobaltBlueTony™ talk 17:56, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

Thanks

Thank you for voting in my RfA, which passed with 194 supporting, 9 opposing, and 4 neutral. Your kindness and constructive criticism is very much appreciated. I look forward to using the tools you have granted me to aid the project. I would like to give special thanks to Tim Vickers, Anthony and Acalamari for their nominations. Thank you again, VanTucky

Thank you from Horologium

Thank you for participating in my RfA, which passed unanimously with the support of 100 editors. Your kindness is very much appreciated. I look forward to using the tools you have granted me to aid the project. I would like to give special thanks to Wizardman, Black Falcon and jc37 for nominating me. — Horologium

Your input would be welcomed

Hiya, sorry - this is a bit spammy. You recently commented at my talk page regarding my proposal for a mentoring process that takes us away from "admin coaching" and moves towards a process to provide a support system to help editors who wish it become effective, high quality administrators, and not an administrator for the sake of it. I've created a header at User:Pedro/Mentoring and if you have any time to provide some feedback, or just tinker with it, I'd be grateful. Pedro :  Chat  08:36, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Hey Pedro - I'll be reading/looking a bit later today. Happy to help out, and I very much feel the same "winds are changing" about admin "coaching". My entry at Wikipedia:Admin coaching/Status says as much, and has for a coupla weeks. Mentoring. Teaching. Edumacating. Words used to describe a growth in intellect, capability, merit, character, or skill. Not coaching (a word used to describe showing someone how to "win" something). Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 14:59, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Cheers my man. There's no rush. Better to iron out flaws before it's up and running so to speak. Pedro :  Chat  15:02, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Portjoh Rollback error

Keeps - see [4] - looks like he blanked my warning. Hopefully I've not handed the tool out unwisely here. Just to let you know. Pedro :  Chat  18:32, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

I just looked at three or four other errors, and just removed rollback. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 18:34, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

• sigh* and all looked good as well. Thanks matey. Pedro :  Chat  19:14, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

I've left messages for porterjoh with diffs to explain, I saw his apology (after I'd removed rollback) on Katana's usertalk. Hoping he contacts me to work things out. Or decides what I decided a long time ago, that rollback is a dumb tool that is too prone to errors and doesn't have much use to it (I never use it myself). Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 19:17, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Good question

And it actually helped me add something to Q2. If you have anymore, I'll try to answer them there. Thanks, NonvocalScream (talk) 19:53, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

You're very welcome (and for my "watchers", NVS is referring to this. Cheers, Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 19:56, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Quick checkup on me

Could you check me over here? Im not trying to get rollback removed or even implying it should, just thought it was being slightly misused over many diffs (I gave 5 I found through browsing). Also, I thought the best thing to do would be to show the admin who gave rights, as opposed to giving a warning to a good contributor who should probably here it from that admin anyways. Thanks for any comments. Gwynand | Talk•Contribs 21:08, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Just briefly looking at your diffs, I believe you are correct. It sounds like the user in question has a difference of opinion though. Probably not enough to outright remove rollback rights (something I've recently done for the first time, see my contribs), but definitely something to keep an eye on. I'll wait for an EVula response in this particular case, and I'm sure you're watching it as well. Cheers, Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 21:26, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

OK, thanks for the notes. I hate wrapping things up in red tape myself, especially when he is clearly a good contributor, I just thought EVula might want to remind him of the specific purpose of rollback. Ugh... this might have been easier if I went to Gerrish's talk with those diffs and a friendly warning myself. I just felt more comfortable having EVula look at it, but sometimes this complicates things. Gwynand | Talk•Contribs 21:31, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

While I usually agree that going straight to the editor in question is most appropriate, I can certainly understand why you went to the granting admin first. I personally try to go to the "editor in question" myself, but both are acceptable. Let me know (or EVula, or the editor in question") if you continue to see problems with rollback use. I'll remove it myself. That said, do you have rollback? Do you want it? I'll change your userrights if you don't have it to see what Wiki looks like from "the dark side". Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 21:34, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

nevermind :-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 21:35, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

I have it, but I'm definitly in the Keeper school of use, I might stop using it all together. The time I find it useful is when there are multiple consecutive vandal edits from the same user/ip, that way I can revert easily. Outside of that... I dont really recent change patrol or anything so I probably wont use it much. Gwynand | Talk•Contribs 21:40, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Good to hear. I hate rollback. I don't use it. I don't find it useful. And too many editors see it as a "step towards adminship". Then again, I don't do RC, and I don't do NPP. The only VP I do is within my own watchlist, so I don't have much opportunity for rollback (that "undo" doesn't accomplish anyway). Cheers (and I noticed that EVula has responded on his talk...) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 21:42, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Thank you

Hello, and thank you for your comment and aid in my first Non-Admin Closure. As you may have gathered, it was my first time and I was trying to help the process. I've seen other Non-Admin Closures that ended in Delete, which is where my confusion came in. As per your advice, I will focus exclusively on Keep votes (which I prefer, actually). Sorry for the inconvenience, and thanks again for your support. Ecoleetage (talk) 18:42, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Again, sorry for goofing up. It was my first attempt at Non-Admin Closure -- I'll be much more careful going forward. Ecoleetage (talk) 18:44, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Holy cow, a reasonable, thought-out response to criticism from someone trying to learn the ropes. I like this guy. Tan | 39 18:45, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Me too! (Eco, I just replied on your talkpage) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 18:54, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Oh, thank you! I accept PayPal donations, too (joking)! Yes, Keeper76, I will alert you before I go crashing into AfD-land. I appreciate your support and guidance. And please call me Eco -- everyone else does! Ecoleetage (talk) 18:58, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Eco it is! (and when did I offer you money? :-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 18:59, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Keeper, what's this I see? You're making financial contributions to other Wikipedians? Sign me up! ;-) Aleta ^Sing 19:02, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Making? No. Accepting? Yes ma'am! (where is everyone getting this idea anyway?)Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 19:03, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

LOL Aleta ^Sing 19:10, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

• Any way...would it be advisable to try my shaky Non-Admin Closure skills on this five-day old, all-Keep discussion: Pitambar Deva Goswami? (And, please, I prefer Euros or Swiss Francs!) Ecoleetage (talk)

I just closed the AfD -- can you please confirm I got it right this time? Thanks! Ecoleetage (talk) 19:58, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

I have another one I need advice on for a Non-Admin Closure: Tyler Luellen - is this okay to keep? I voted in it and there is one delete vote, hence my asking. Thanks again. Ecoleetage (talk) 20:14, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Heads up, I did another Non-Admin Closure, as per your instructions (five days, unanimous Keep votes). Hope this one was okay: [[5]]. Thanks again! Ecoleetage (talk) 16:40, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

No prob, hence my asking. Nothing else appears to fit the criteria I should be looking for at the moment. I'll report back with further inquiries (I hope I don't wear out my welcome). Ecoleetage (talk) 20:34, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

• Splendid. I'll check back with you if I am in doubt on anything, but otherwise I'll just steam ahead. Be well. Ecoleetage (talk) 16:56, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Re:Checking In

Thanks for checking on me. I appreciate you always wanting to help me out. :) Did you see yet another DYK? Anyway, I only used rollback once since you granted me rollback rights. I'll dig up the diff in a second.--RyRy5 (talk ♠ Review) 23:32, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

This is my only use of rollback to this moment. The IP blanked the page and added nonsense to the article. Comments?--RyRy5 (talk ♠ Review) 23:36, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

replied on your talkpage Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 14:13, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Recent block?

Regarding your comment on Arcayne's page, I am more than a little baffled, to be honest. Eight months ago is anything but recent in general online, or Wikipedia, time. I had even completely forgotten that I had blocked him for edit warring back then. I also find the construct of an uninvolved admin being one who has never handled blocking/warning that user a bit ... broad, and contrary to how things have been generally perceived and handled. To my knowledge, involvement has not been measured in such a way. Anything you could do to help clear up that confusion would be earnestly appreciated. Vassyana (talk) 04:51, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Hi Vassyana, thanks for your message. The message I left was really just a broad question, and I apologize if it came across as accustional (wasn't my intentions at all). I was looking at Arcayne's (and Viriditas') blocks, and talking with the blocking admin (East) to see if things could work out without a 3 day block. I noticed that you had blocked him 8 months prior and asked the question "are you confident that you are uninvolved". It was an honest question, because I honestly didn't know. Whether you remembered blocking Arcayne or not wasn't relevant to me at the time, as I was more certain that Arcayne remembered being blocked by you. Generally (on wiki/and in real life) the person impacted by a negative event will have a much stronger memory bank of it. I saw the potential for a situation to get overheated (through no purposeful action of you own, and unnecessarily). east718 had already said he would be ok with an unblock, and thought wider input might be needed. I didn't unblock Arcayne as there were 2 admins that had declined (you and Nick), and I didn't unblock Viriditas because he said he didn't want to be unblocked, and because I wasn't unblocking Arcayne at the same time. Again, my apologies if you felt I was overly accusational, not my intent. I was trying to add coolant to a couple of overheated, but otherwise, smooth running article building engines. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 14:26, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks so much for such a polite and detailed response (that makes perfect sense). Confused cleared! :) Since you're interested in adding coolant to the engine, if you would look over my talk page and help Arcayne with some advice and feedback, it would be appreciated. He's being very response and understanding, though another outside view/set of suggestions would not hurt at all! Vassyana (talk) 21:17, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Hi Vassyana, I'll head there now. Not sure what if anything I can add, the blocks are both expired, and it feels very much like "time to move along" territory to me. But I'll head to your talkpage next...Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 21:22, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Format

Thank you for this. Ashton1983 (talk) 19:13, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

You're very welcome.  :-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 19:15, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Barnstar

		The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
		For knowing stuff...and taking the time to tell others stuff, too. :D Moonriddengirl (talk) 20:47, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

How unexpected, and how sweet! Thanks MRG, you rock! I'll say again, you and I are in the same boat, I'm about as technologically ignorant as they come, which is why I love wiki (among other reasons), and when I see some cool shortcut/addition/customization, I'm happy to share! But I'll never start a bot. Back away slowly.....Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 20:49, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

My pleasure. :) I suspect that we technologically clueless people are much more enthusiastic about sharing our discoveries. :) Feel free to pass on anything else wonderful you may stumble upon. Me, my wonderful discoveries tend to be blushingly elementary. I remember how shocked and delighted I was to discover that there was an ndash insertion under the "save page" part. And foreign letters! I used to copy/paste them from other articles. (blush) --Moonriddengirl ^(talk) 20:58, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

That makes me chuckle. When I first got going, I used to "copy paste" the | (pipe) from previous entries, because I couldn't find it on my keyboard. <smile> Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 21:10, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

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Your 'explanation'

Okay, here's why I did what I did.

[6] - Pointless addition...

[7] - content was removed, so I put it back

[8] (#3 was okay, but left some vandalism there that I had to remove) - I wasnt aware of that, but thats fine. Would've fixed it if I knew.

[9] , - user added unverified content

[10] - removed content ,

[11] - advert like content added by single purpose account (look at the diff and look at the account name ,

[12] - Content removal.

But it's fine, if you're going to come on my talk page and start being like you are, I dont care much for being in this project any more. Porterjoh (talk) 09:06, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Oh and I've also just seen your comments above. Well, fine then. Obviously I'm no use to the project. Porterjoh (talk) 09:29, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Adding content relevant to he article is not vandalism (even if it's grossly misspelled, misplaced, or unverified. Removing content (unless blanking entire sections) is not vandalism, unless its done maliciously or during edit warring. Typing "poop" on several pages is vandalism. I looked at the diffs again I'm sorry we view these differently, but none of them are explicit vandalism (and a couple were actually very helpful edits). I wish you wouldn't overreact like you are on my talkpage. I'm not a big fan of "Well, I'm leaving then" and "I'm no use to this project". Too much drama. If that's how you honestly feel, then I apologize to you for contributing to your wiki-stress. This is, however, only an encyclopedia. We're all volunteers, including me, including you, and including the editors that you reverted incorrectly. I saw that Katana (from Jackie Collins is OK and that you apologied and everything seems to be cool with you both. Why the drama here? Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 14:34, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Because its clear I no longer have value to the project and you are making it clear with each new post you make. Porterjoh (talk) 22:01, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Sorry you feel that way. I have no malice, or intentions of "driving you off", and in fact, I'm pretty close to actually restoring your rollback rights if you can show me (beyond those diffs) that you understand how rollback is intended to work. If you decide that this one little incident is enought to chase you away, that's your prerogative. You can do what you wish. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 22:03, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

If I may attempt to put this into perspective. I have not the slightest doubt that every active editor has encountered situations that make them question their commitment to wikipedia, and some continue to do so on an almost daily basis. That's of course compounded by the fact that you get no credit for the "good" things that you do, only crap for the "bad" things. But that's the territory, so no point in complaining about that. I'd suggest stepping away for a couple of days, and see how you feel then. If rollback is such a big deal to you - and I'll admit that unlike Keeper I do use it quite a bit and I do find it useful - then I'm sure you can bring him round. :-) --Malleus Fatuorum (talk) 22:42, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Oh Gawd. I've just realised that Keepers's going to be looking back through how I've been using rollback now :-( --Malleus Fatuorum (talk) 23:48, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

I'll keep this short, but I would like to have my Rollback, uh, back. Haha. I realize I've made mistakes.

Bad mistakes. I've made a few. Man, I'm no Freddie Mercury. Anyway. Yeah. I realize I've made several huge errors (going to go re-do my userpage/sandbox/etc once I've done this) but I really want to help Wikipedia. I want to monitor new pages, I want to monitor recent changes, but most of all I dream of a world where a man can go into a 7-11 without an interpreter! (thank you, Leslie Nielsen). Anyway. Seriously, I'm sorry, genuinely, for the mistakes I've made, but with rollback, I can correct them and make the project far better. If you wish you may monitor my use of it (if indeed you give it me back) til such time you're satisfied I can use it appropriately. Porterjoh (talk) 12:19, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

Excellent Leslie Nielsen quote. You sold me. :-) Glad to see you back in action and taking Malleus' advice. I trust that you'll be fine with rollback - it was your first day with it, mistakes were made, life goes on, time for us both to move on. Be cautious with your re-roll, best of luck to. I've restored your rollback. Don't worry about me "watching you", I believe you'll use it correctly. Besides, I apparently have some work to do digging in to Malleus' contribs.  :-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 15:22, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

Nice one. You won't regret it. Porterjoh (talk) 20:26, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

*chuckle*

Thanks for the laugh. Happy Friday! _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 21:14, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Glad you liked that:-) Hopefully, they'll both get a clue that they are both being ridiculous. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 21:16, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Seriously need a clue bat in gadgets. I'd have wikilinked but it's a re-direct that doesn't explain it too well. _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 21:35, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Clue bat. Hilarious. Whack! Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 21:48, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

great context too. Was blocked from work, no idea why. Nothing remotely naughty about it _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 02:38, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

I got a serious black eye (and probably concussion though I never got looked at) from a foam bat once. Of course, it was the handle end of a foam bat....Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 15:29, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

Sometimes I worry about you, Keep :)

Editor review

Hello Keeper76, and thank you for your excellant comments at User:Pedro/Mentoring. I was wondering, could you tell me of any specific changes I should make of myself, specifically at my editor review? I am trying to be as good an editor as possible, and I sincerely want to reform myself to become better at "the wiki". I am not trying to spam you, just want some constructive criticism on my part. I know my conduct has been less than satisfactory in some cases, and I will wait about six months of decent editing before my RFA (that should be around August). Am I on theright track now? Editorofthewiki^{review my edits here!} 01:27, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

The fact that you are willing to be reviewed, possibly criticized, open to improvement, getting mentored, and not rushing into RfA means quite unilaterally that you are on the right track. I'll try to get over to your review page in the next few days, but like I just typed to RyRy, "no promises".  :-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 15:28, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

DYK and Review

Hello. I just recieved my 3rd DYK in one week. Also, when you get the chance, can you review me? Just click "Review" in my signature.--RyRy5 (talk ♠ Review) 15:00, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

Congrats on DYK3! Nice work. You officially have three more DYKs than I do. :-) As for the review, I'll try to remember to take a look at it, but no promises. I'm offline most of this weekend. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 15:27, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

That's sad to hear. :( Most users these days are busy. Oh, may I have a link to your RFA(s)? I would just like to see how you did. But I think that the community was correct to give you the tools.--RyRy5 (talk ♠ Review) 15:31, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

I think so too! My link is Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Keeper76. If you are ever wanting to look anyone up though, just click here for a list of successful RfAs, and here for unsuccesful ones. Cheers, Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 15:34, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

I think I've decided to only use rolback on page blanking as it is the easiest vandalism to spot. What do you think? I'v been doing that all day just to let you know.--RyRy5 (talk ♠ Review) 17:01, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

Sounds fine RyRy. Let me know if you run into any troubles with it. I'm going offline in a minute or two (I know, I know, I said that 2 hours ago), but this time I really mean it. I won't be back until Monday, US Central 9 am.) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 17:04, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

This is an example of what I wil normally revert. Looks good?--RyRy5 (talk ♠ Review) 17:06, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

What, Eli Whitney doesn't fart? Just kidding, that was obviously a good revert. See you Monday (I just left you a really mean message on your talkpage by the way...hee hee) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 17:08, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

I won't let that happen. :) Cheers.--RyRy5 (talk ♠ Review) 17:08, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

(Not that I want you to leave but) When are you going to be offline?--RyRy5 (talk ♠ Review) 18:06, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

You caught me. Still here. Very soon though, very soon....Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 18:18, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

I caught you on RC. Why are you going to be offline soon anyway? :P -- RyRy5 (talk ♠ Review) 18:56, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

This is my last post. And I never do "RC". And I'm really going offline. Why? Because I have a life, a wife, a son, and a mother. See you Monday. :-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 18:59, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

Alrighty then. See you Monday.--RyRy5 (talk ♠ Review) 19:00, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

Your input requested regarding reliable sources

Any insights you might offer to this discussion would be helpful and appreciated.  : ) --MPerel 03:49, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Moving you back to the mainspace

[13] = Fail! ;) Luckily for you, I could use a copyedit if you have the time and aren't sick of me yet. dihydrogen monoxide (H₂O) 01:48, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

I'm almost tempted to break that link, DHMO. I have a reputation to protect! (heh. If that were only true...I freely admit I'm not a writer...but I do need to get away from pages that start with User and end with Keeper) I'll visit your little picture box shortly :-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 14:08, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Many thanks; replied at the FAC. And, erm...thanks for the picture box. It was an interesting read. :) dihydrogen monoxide (H₂O) 10:02, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

Just to say hai

Tinucherian has smiled at you! Smiles promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by smiling at someone else, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend or a possibly new friend. Cheers, and happy editing!
Smile at others by adding {{subst:Smile}} to their talk page with a friendly message.

Have a great day ! -- TinuCherian ^{(Wanna Talk?)} - 10:18, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks, you too - Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 14:05, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

RE: Rollback

Thanks :) This'll make life a lot easier when on IE. Happy editing. Regards, CycloneNimrod^Talk? 16:55, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Rfb participation thanks

Hello, Malinaccier Keeper.

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. I wanted to especially thank you for taking the time to craft a detailed support rationale, as well as the kind words of support and help you have given me since the first RfB; they are truly appreciated. If you have any further suggestions or comments as to how you think I could help the project, please let me know. Once again, thank you for your support. -- Avi (talk) 17:06, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Malinaccier?  :-). I checked your contribs, Avi. Easy mistake to make, and made me laugh out loud....:-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 17:09, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Sorry, Keeper. I have about 138 of these to do, and I try to personalize each one, if only in some small way. I guess I messed up on yours (although you do have the personalization, if you read carefully :D ) -- Avi (talk) 17:19, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

I know you meant well, and I read the message and found it to be a very nice message indeed - but I just had to laugh at that though! I hope your not too disheartened by the results of the RfB, you made a very dignified and courageous stand as the most recent Deer in the Headlights, and hung in there beautifully till the end. I had my fingers crossed when the cratchat opened, as I (obviously) believe you would make a great 'crat. Que sera, sera my friend, hope to see you around. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 17:23, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Jerry, etc.

If you would be ok with it, I'd like to have a grown-up conversation with Jerry. I'm not a whining deletee, or anything and I'm certainly not after any 'dispute resolution'. I'll be disappointed if Jerry doesn't take on board my comments at all, and would probably return to the question later, but I'm not about to be mean to him about it. Your interjections are only a minor distraction to my talk with him, but I'd like it if you'd just sort of step out of it and leave a pair of generally capable admins to have a quiet chat. Not all talk page threads need quite as much input as others, after all, and this is not WT:RFA, where everybody joins in everything! Splash - tk 22:33, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

I saw another editor being challenged (and civilly, yes) about doing something that in general I find to be the right approach at DRV. While agreeing, Splash, that DRV is a new forum for some editors, often new editors, that doesn't excuse not reading instructions, IMHO, and being told that they are out of process will always come across "harshly", but I strongly agree with Jerry that it is necessary. Truth be told, I think a DRV is actually one of the most stressful situations to find yourself in as an XfD closer, as I'm sure you may be able to attest if one or two of your own closes has been brought there. I find that the closer of the XfD is often quite abused by "group discussion" where he/she is blamed for even causing the DRV by some sort of inadequacy on his/her part, when all they did is attempt to intepret consensus. It's brutal, it has chased off many good admins from closing XfDs, creating backlogs, and it has chased them off Wikipedia altogether. And the whole thing can be avoided by doing what you did. Going to UserTalk. I meant no offense to you, I meant no offense to Jerry (he's perfectly capable of defending his actions), and I certainly don't mean to be a "distraction". I am, however, also a grown-up (but thanks for the insinuation) adding my unsolicited defense of an editor's practice where I see fit. I'll step out of it now. I would personally like to see DRV brought to MFD as a fatally flawed system of review, and start over. The irony of course, is that if an MFD actually worked, it would just be brought to DRV anyway as a "bad close". Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 14:17, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

Sorry, "grown up" was prone to misreading; I just meant that I wanted to have a conversation that was nice and straightforward. On the question of DRV, I guess I have to take a lot of the blame for that, since I largely invented the process, and moved it away from Votes for Undeletion (VfU). But originally, and after quite some contemplation, we wrote the rules on a majoritarian basis (50%+1 to overturn → overturn; 50%+1 to endorse → endorse; neither → relist) and that was in order to make DRV a 'clean cut' and thus remove the question of re-running AfDs on DRV. Majority was also the basis of the more narrowly-scoped, and long-standing, VfU. Of course, people eventually got hung up on using the word "consensus" all over the place, not recognising the damage that would cause nor the reasons for the original choice. And also not realising that the use of a majority to evaluate whether a consensus can be found or not does not necessarily imply a non-consensual process, particularly when the majority-based system was constructed on the back of a broad consensus to do so! Anyway, people must live with their mistakes and so we now find DRV too often re-running AfDs, in exchange for people being able to kneel at the linguistic altar. Splash - tk 16:37, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

I apologize Splash, I did not realize that you were the "inventor" of the process, and had I know that, I wouldn't obviously lecture you about its merits and detractions as you are most certainly, completely aware of them. I meant no disrespect to what must have been extremely time consuming efforts on your part to fix a broken system that you did before my time here. I apologize for any disrespect you may have perceived in my post, especially calling it "fatally flawed". I do however, believe DRV has been grossly abused in the past, and has become, for lack of better terminology "AfD#2" when someone (usually a participator in a debate) didn't get their way. I hope your discourse with Jerry goes well. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 20:08, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

No, no. I agree, in fact, that DRV has become too much AfD2 although I think I might take the view that the cause of this is the tactics employed by a relatively small number of individuals, coupled with the mistaken move to mushy language. Which was the cause of my (uninvited) history lesson - as I think things were broken by a well-intentioned accident. I wonder if there is a path of un-reforming it, but I don't really have the motivation to pursue it at present. (Certainly, VfU was significantly weaker than DRV is or was, but the change had the good fortune to be carried out in contextually-helpful circumstances which don't seem really to prevail at present). Splash - tk 23:02, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

A rollback by RyRy5

Hey Keeper76, since you said you'd personally take RyRy5's rollback away if you see an issue, I'd like you to look at this revert. It's not vandalism, but I don't know for sure if it should be taken away based on it. If he had taken 5 seconds he would have seen it wasn't, so yeah, I'll leave it up to you. Metros (talk) 02:34, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

looking into this, thanks Metros. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 14:20, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

Don't worry about it now. Metros (talk) 14:26, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

(e/c)On first appearance, I'm not convinced RyRy actually even used rollback for this edit. It looks like he used "undo" as it was a single IP editor's single contribution that he reverted. (reverted incorrectly, yes I agree - that material should not be in the article). Did he use rollback to do this? I need to look more closely I think, hmm. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 14:28, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

Well, not that it's an issue now since Friday's taken it away, but yes that's a rollback. An undo would say "Undid reversion by..." A revert with pop-ups is "Revert to reversion #####..." A rollback is "Reverted edits by..." Metros (talk) 14:33, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

Ah. *slaps forehead*. I did actually know that, just looked too fast. I've already responded on RyRy's page. The irony is that he didn't need to use rollback, could've used "undo". To me, that strengthens Friday's actions, not RyRys. Bummer. Thanks Metros. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 14:35, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

He shouldn't have undid it in that case either. It wasn't vandalism, so there was no need to revert it at all, regardless of the method used to revert. That's the big issue here, that he doesn't take the few seconds to read and recognize edits. Metros (talk) 14:40, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

I completely agree with you, as I stated above. Should not have done anything at all. I was just pointing out the irony that he used a granted "extra tool" in a situation where he would be able to make the exact same error as if he didn't have the "extra tool". And now he, rightfully, doesn't have the extra tool. Which means he could conceivably make the same mistake again. Which means we take away "undo"...:-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 14:43, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

I've commented here (permalink) Although not necessary, I'd have liked to be told about the revoking, not to see it on my watchlist, but never mind, I found out anyway. And, well, if he's given rollback again in the near future, I'd be highly concerned. Wouldn't it be fair to wait until I think he's ready for it? Merely as I've adopted him, and I plan to do an intense teaching with him about vandalism. And I feel I know what I'm doing in that area, but, anyway commented on his talk page. Feel free to reply to this on mine. Steve Crossin (talk) (review) 14:42, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

Not sure why we didn't edit conflict there...hmmm. Anywho, absolutely Steve. I will not grant it again, you were correct in the ANI thread previously, and I should've not granted rollback so soon. I was reviewing his edits, and he appeared to be working with rollback fairly well, very conservatively, limiting himself to page blankings. This one was a mistake unfortunately. I am stepping back from this to heed your better judgment. Cheers, Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 14:46, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks very much. When I can see, from what I will have taught him, and when I feel he's ready, I'll give the nod. Not that I override an admin, I just feel I'm kinda the best one to judge that sorta thing. I hope you understand. Steve Crossin (talk) (review) 14:51, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

Just a friendly note to Steve: Adoption is highly informal, and while your requests are in good faith, admins (or anyone) having to make seperate posts on the adopters pages would create a lot of extra work. It's assumed that the adopter is already keeping an eye on his adoptee (which clearly you are). I think your advice should have been heeded earlier on in the A/NI, although Keeper saw a reasonable request from RyRy and acted on it. Ryan is clearing doing good stuff in the project... but maybe a suggestion for him: Ask him to remove some of the user boxes about edit counts, to encourage him to not worry about such a trivial thing and focus on his strong points. Gwynand | Talk•Contribs 15:35, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

Yeah, I know adoption is informal, was just a comment that since I've seen the effects of the rollback, and how he did on the Vandalism Assignment, that he wasn't ready. I know that if an admin wants to do something, they will do it. Already mentioned the userboxes, I didn't tell him to remove them altoghether (I have one for count too), but I rarely if ever update it. Steve Crossin (talk) (review) 16:41, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

Please try to avoid...

interjecting yourself into an editor's attempt to dialog with another editor. Splash was trying to open a dialog with Jerry, and that attempt seemed stymied by your intervention. It may be more healthy in the future to let two people work out their differences on their own.

Just food for thought. And happy editing. Cheers, Kingturtle (talk) 12:00, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

As it turns out, the dialog was not stymied. Cheers again, Kingturtle (talk) 13:23, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

The irony of this post has not escaped me, Kingturtle. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 14:20, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

The Diorama FAC

Okay...I don't want you to think anyone is being anal here; just keep in mind that SandyGeorgia has to review 4 dozen of these pages at least once a day. Could you please put your support right at the front of your sentence? She only asks it because, with so much to read, she knows she's missed support/oppose votes from time to time, and that just makes everyone cranky. Incidentally, nice copy editing work there, I always feel better when someone else goes through too. Risker (talk) 20:54, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks Risker, for the copy edit compliment! Much appreciated. I'll go there next and fix my "stabs" at helpfulness for SG.  :-) Cheers, and thanks for the headsup...Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 20:57, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

My RfA

Hi Keeper76; I wanted to say thank you for supporting my request for adminship, which passed with 100 supports, 0 opposes and 1 neutral. I wanted to get round everybody individually, even though it's considered by some to be spam (which... I suppose it is! but anyway. :)). It means a lot to me that the community has placed its trust in my ability to use the extra buttons, and I only hope I can live up to its expectations. If you need anything, or notice something that bothers you, don't hesitate to let me know. Thanks again, PeterSymonds | talk 21:48, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

You're very welcome. Don't break anything :-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 23:04, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

Re: What do you think?

I think I'm a lucky guy! I'm a bit stunned at the pace of development, but there's no time like the present, and nothing to be lost from going for it! Thank you. No matter which way it goes, I won't let you down. --Jza84 |  Talk  23:06, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

That's an accept btw (!) --Jza84 |  Talk  23:09, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

Well, my preference was always that Malleus (and a fellow editor User:Ddstretch) get the mop first, before me, but they are each reluctant, and c'est la vie. I'll probably hang back for an hour or so, then transclude. That is, if you're also OK with that? --Jza84 |  Talk  23:12, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

I think you're better off waiting for a Pedro co-nom, and from his talkpage, I believe he's gone to bed for the day. I'd waitng 8-10 hours before transcluding, minimum, so he can add his co. But that's just me and my own insecurities. BTW, I also think that Malleus needs to try RfA#2, but he seems rather stubborn about it (who knew?) :-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 23:15, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

And, now that I think about it, I thought Dd was an admin, or at least, I assumed so (never checked logs). What gives? Ddstrech isn't an admin? Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 23:17, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

I'm trying to find the message he left me about it once. I offered to (co-)nominate him for RFA, but, respectfully, he declined, putting content building first. We're a good team in the north west, even if I say so myself! As for Malleus, I suspect (and hope) that my own RFA may make him rethink his position. It's mad that we all seem to want him to have it, but he does not. :) --Jza84 |  Talk  00:15, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Um

Why'd you revert Gurch's check marks to the Highly active page? SynergeticMaggot (talk) 23:10, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

I'm not sure. Wait, what did I do? Was it wrong? Revert me if it was, it won't hurt my feelings.... Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 23:12, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

Someone else did it. No worries. It was being discussed on the main talk. :D SynergeticMaggot (talk) 23:14, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

Link me baby - whaddya mean, "main talk?" Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 23:15, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

[14] Enigma ^message 23:18, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

It was actually SimsFan, although I left a note on MBisanz's talk that I think it's a sock of SimpsonsFan08. Enigma ^message 23:23, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

LOL! I assumed, perhaps with bad faith, that Simsfan was Simsponfan08. LOL. Let me know how the SSP case goes, if one is ever opened...:-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 23:25, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

Hey, I'm watching Game 3 of Penguins-Flyers and they just ran an Explore Minnesota ad. I thought of you. Enigma ^message 01:23, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

What makes you think I'm from Minnesota? Oh, wait....I guess I've let that cat outta the bag. Yes, I'm from MN. I heart MN. Go Twins!. (Baseball is the only realy sport)...Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 01:26, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Thomas Calcagni

Hi. You deleted this article per Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Thomas Calcagni. This is just a courtesy note, since User:Tcalcagni has requested some sort of review via this edit [15] to a category I watch. I've answered their question in this edit, [16], so I just thought I would give you a heads up. Hiding T 23:40, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

Thank you very much for the headsup, Hiding. I'll watchlist User:Tcalcagni with the assumptionthat he/she may post there instead of here. Cheers, Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 23:44, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

Hi. Sorry for not putting all the postings in the correct places. I was seeking advice on how to have the deletion of the article reviewed. I understand the reluctance to post biographies written by the individual, however, after the article was up for deletion changes and references were added by other users, after some of the voting took place. I did not make changes after being told I should not. Can you please let me know if you are willing to reconsider your decision. Thank you --Tcalcagni (talk) 00:38, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Hi there, Tcacagni. I'm always willing to reconsider any decision I make as an admin. What sources, specifically, do you feel warrant inclusion of this particular article? Has anyone written about you in third party sources? (I'll post this on your talkpage also in case your not watchlisting this). Cheers, Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 00:42, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

i'm blushing

LOL. Cheers, Dlohcierekim 00:14, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

My only purpose on Wiki is to make other Wikipedians blush. Glad I could help. :-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 00:56, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Rollback…

Keeper, I’m sorry I let you down. I hope my adoption can bring me to learn a good amount of info on wikipedia, and a great deal on vandalism. Just promise me that if I ask you, or any admin for that matter, for rollback that you would decline my request. I have learned what I have done wrong and I would like to learn from it. I don’t intend on asking or accepting an offer until a few weeks until my adoption is entirely over and when I can prove to others that I am ready to try again without any problems. I was doing really well with rollback at first when you granted me permission, but I misunderstood an edit. I should leave a notice on my talk page. -- RyRy5 (talk ♠ Review) 01:16, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

No problem RyRy. We all make mistakes. I was a bit heartbroken to see a thread on my talkpage that said you were having rollback removed, and I very hesitatingly agreed that it was the right move. I am very proud of your contribs to Wikipedia though, especially, your DYKs (three in one week!). I hope you decide to stick around and add to this website. I've never liked Rollback myself, and have always preferred to talk to editors/(even vandals!), before reverting myself. Hopefully, you 'll take Friday's removal of rollback in stride and continue to edit Wikipedia in a postivie fashion. Wishing you well, and cheers, Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 01:22, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Of course I will stay. Well, at least until May 30th (My birthday J). Also, keep in mind that two of the DYKs were the ones I nominated, not created or significantly contributed to. But I think I will start contributing significantly to them before a nom. But I’m trying to get this incident today of my mind, and by doing that, I will redesign a user’s page. And a few article improvements while I’m at it. And I’m still very sorry I let you down. -- RyRy5 (talk ♠ Review) 01:33, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

RfA mathematics

I got a headache attempting to read that mess : ), and I'm a scientist! Wisdom89 _{(T / ^C)} 01:41, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Ah, but are you a mathematician? -- Avi (talk) 01:46, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Shamefully no. : ) Wisdom89 _{(T / ^C)} 01:58, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

People don't kill people. Math kills people. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 15:51, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Now I'll throw a RfA question back at you

I see that early on you supported here. You state that you trust the nom and don't have worries. Of course valid. It seems like now some of the early supports may have been a little pile-on without enough info brought to the table. After things brought up in the discussion, and many other items, I don't really see any way I can/should support this candidate, based on his understanding of policy and woefully wrong answers to inquiries regarding his contributions to certain articles. I'm not expecting you to change your vote, but how do you look at this RfA now? I've probably brought this question because while you and I often disagree at RfAs, this particular one bothers me. Gwynand | Talk•Contribs 15:21, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Heh. What's funny is that RFA was what I was reading, clicked refresh, and saw the message bar :-) I watchlist all RfAs that I participate in, especially where I participate early, in case something turns up/comes up. I can't say I'm impressed with some of the warts that the spotlight is finding and I'm actually reconsidering my early support. I've noticed that you and I disagree at RfA a bit, but I'll say it expressly that your approach to RfA and discussion is refreshing and I highly respect your opinions, even when they disagree with my own. Why else would I keep trying to nominate you?  :-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 15:27, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for responding. Evula's recent oppose here sums up exactly how I feel about this candidate. Again, another interesting study of an RfA. It looks like it is currently being "derailed". Kind of makes it tougher on the candidate when it goes this way. Gwynand | Talk•Contribs 15:32, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

It's a bit like watching a car accident about to happen, ain't it? Hard to look away. Tis unfortunate, because Addshore is a good editor, MBisanz is a very careful nominator, and it looks really unlikely for this one to right itself. After reflection, I probably won't go in and change my support, although I do agree with EVula, Iridescent, etal. No need to kick someone off a cliff when they're already falling. (And the "copyvio" hasn't been confirmed officially) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 15:38, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Yeah I guess I don't see the need to switch now. To be honest, just between you and me (and the 1683 editors who watch this page), I don't see any way he'll pass this time around. It can probably easily be dealt with in the next 4-5 months of trying out some areas that require more knowledge of policy. Gwynand | Talk•Contribs 15:47, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Just read your Oppose, well said. Not overly harsh, but direct and honest. I hate saying this, but if it looks borderline, I'll probably switch closer to close, barring other unforeseen changes. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 15:49, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

RfR

Responded on my talk page. Thanks! :) Acalamari 21:06, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

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Thanks 'mari! I'll pass it along (someday) :-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 21:32, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Here's the hat. :) Acalamari 22:17, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

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Steve.museum

I know its red history but the project has become notable and I'm willing to bring it back via DRV, but if you're around, would you mind userfying it to me so I can preserve anything worthwhile? Thanks! _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 17:42, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

 Done. User:Travellingcari/Steve.museum. Good luck! Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 17:47, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

(As an FYI, there is an old userfied version here as well. Hasn't been touched in ages. Let me know when/if the article goes back to mainspace, and remind me to delete both userfied copies at that time. Cheers, Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 17:50, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks! I went to create an article anew and almost went blind from its history. That's a case if there ever was one for waiting until its notable rather than re-create umpteen times. Gee what do you know, an EC on your talk... :p I'll let you know when I'm done with the draft and/or if it passes DRV _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 17:51, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

It's now at DRV _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 18:21, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Commented there. Excellent work! BTW, get done moving soon would ya? Tis the season for article builders/content writers at RfA. The pendulum will swing again back towards vandalfighters/and social loiterers. If you want to undelete and userfy yourself instead of having to beg for help, get your butt over there. What, you've got like 5 people telling you to run? Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 18:37, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks. I like social loiterers ;) I plan to do it soon. I see that there's an interest in GA/FA creation, do you think that will hurt me? I nommed 2002 European floods for GA before I really understood all the detailed criteria and it rightfully failed. Was hoping to get something up following a peer review at WP:MUSEUMS but none of us really have had the time. I'm just trying to unearth/address potential issues before someone else does. Thoughts? _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 18:47, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

I think you are being your own worse critic. GA/FA are nice, but not the only way to define an "article builder" The work you are doing at WP:MUSEUMS is simply stellar. You are highly skilled in the AfD arena, a clear, patient communicator. Hoping that timing is truly the only issue, as in having enough time in your RL to handle seven days' spotlight. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 18:50, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

(outdent because I can't count high enough for that many colons) Yep, timing is the main issue. I saw your comment and am about to work on that. Given that I'm not moving as planned on 6.1 due to not having had time to breathe, let alone apartment hunt, I could do it sooner. I've watched a few not pretty RfAs lately (including the one that you're discussing above) and I'm just hoping to have my Is dotted and Ts crossed to avoid anything like that. Your support means a lot. _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 19:03, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

I answered them. Writing a post on my talk page and inviting the possible co-noms to comment if they're still interested. Thanks for the push. Question, do I chose or does someone else choose the extra questions that appear at RfA? I don't see that covered here _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 19:48, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

The extra questions are a total mixed bag. Anyone can ask anything they want. Ridiculous questions can be ignored, someone will come along and remove them in some cases. I have total faith that you'll be able to reasonably answer anything thrown your way. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 19:49, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Just posted to Wizardman's talkpage for a co-nom. Who else was it that offered? Wasn't it Rudget and Brewcrewer? And someone by email? Send them an email! Also, before anyone is allowed to support or oppose, the RfA has to be transcluded to the RfA mainpage. I'll take care of that after your satisfied that those that want to co-nom have had an opportunity. If it's never transcluded (ie, cold feet, timing), it's like it never happened. Once transcluded though, you have 7 days of Wikistress ahead of you. Promise me this, or I won't transclude: You must type this sentence exactly: "I, Travellingcari, promise you, Keeper, that if the RfA goes down the toilet, that I will not leave Wikipedia." Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 20:06, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Sent the other an e-mail. Rudget was the other, need to find the thread since it was a while ago. "I, Travellingcari, promise you, Keeper, that if the RfA goes down the toilet, that I will not leave Wikipedia." that's easy and one I won't break. I can't prompise that I'd ever go for admin again, but I certainly won't leave the project - I'm having too much fun. When and if it stopped being fun, that's when I'd leave. I think I'm ready to go -- school is done, waiting any longer won't make me more ready I don't think. Thanks so much! _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 20:12, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

And gotcha re: extra questions, wasn't sure whether there was a standard set of extras since some seem to turn up in every RfA. I think I can answer them. _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 20:14, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

By the way, once live, I'll probably oppose based on your fascination with a subpar baseball team. Go Rays!. Go Jays! (I'm of course, completely joking...or am I?) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 20:16, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

They seriously need to learn to hit the ball or they're going to be in trouble. 21 - 29 is not something I'd like to repeat :) We play soon, don't we? I think it's next weekend. Eep! _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 20:27, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Memorial day weekend. 4 games. May 30-June2. At the dome. We just took 3 of 4 from the bloodsox last weekend. Things are rosey in Twinsland right now (although we lost to lowly Toronto last night). Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 20:42, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

and the Rays are tied with the DeadSox for 1st. I think that, along with Godzilla's HR against Troy Percival last night in the 9th, is one of the biggest surprises early on this season. That said, scoreboard watching in May gives me hives. I'm just glad I'm done with classes so that I can see the games again. This getting home in daylight thing is a novelty _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 21:03, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

<out>You know, if you would've told me, after seeing the Detroit lineup, the Cleveland lineup, and even the Chicago lineup, that my lowly little Twinkies would be enjoying a spot atop the Central division, I woulda laughed at you. But, good God, we made some good trades this offseason. Carlos Gomez, Delmon Young, Chad Everett, Mike Lamb, Livan Hernandez, Matt Tolbert (I'm sure there's others). All freekin fantastic. They've all impressed me in their own way. Especially Gomez. Holy shit, I'll take him over Santana (one of the mediocre Mets' staff) any day. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 21:09, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Agreed, they've played well. Name wise for the Twinkies, I can still rattle off the 80s/90s a bit better: Kirby Puckett, Chili Davis, Kent Hrbek, Chuck Knoblauch, Kevin Tapani, Mike Pagliarulo, Rick Aguilera... better than the current staff. You could have had Ian Kennedy and Phil Hughes for all the good they've done the Yankees (sent down to AAA and DL) but I think Melky was the deal breaker. With this crazy season series ends in May schedule, I have no idea when/if the Yankees/Tigers game from Sunday will be made up. _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 21:18, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Don't even get me started 'bout 80s/90s Twins. You forgot Gagne, Brunanski, Blyleven, Laudner, Coomer... I miss Koski too, and even Bartlett, Silva, Garza more recently. But the amazing thing about the Twins though, probably due to good coaching from Vavra, Anderson, Gardy, and Ullger (and further back, Newman and Kelly), is that they always regardless of payroll, and regardless of lineup, seem to be perfectly capable of competing. A joy to watch. No stress when they lose, lots of gloating when they win, primarily because it's unexpected. 87 and 91 WS champs? With those lineups? How do you not just fall in love with them? Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 21:36, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Thought they'd pull it out tonight. Personally, I'm shocked that Moose doesn't need to be put out to pasture despite what I said after his first few starts. You know the Twins far beter than I do but one of my first Twins' memories was their first game at THTRB in '91 -- some fans near us had a sheet sign "Pags, forever a Yankee". Won't forget that. PS, I accepted and think it's ready to go live when you're next on line. I studied on the train home, and now you see who the e-mail was and why I wanted to wait for his input. I don't know Wiz that well, but based on your comments I'd clearly be including him with you, Jayron and DGG as quality admins who can explain things very well. _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 04:00, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

Oh and I was looking back through some of my past contribs and AfDs (aforementioned skeleton hunt) and found Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Joe Pulizzi which I remember as a 'whew' when it closed as in 'did I make the right call?'-- except I didn't remember until I looked now that you were the closing admin there. _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 04:13, 15 May 2008 (UTC)`

Isn't it an amazing season when, after New York beats the Rays, it's considered a mild upset and a surprise victory? Amazing. Thought my boys would come back again myself. Last time we got boofed in the first inning (gave up 6 runs in the 1st inning before recording 2 outs against Detroit), we came back and won, bottom 9th, two outs, 7-6 final. Lovin it, thought we had it again last night. Only 121 games to go!  :-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 15:45, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

His name is Boof! That's right up there with Joba who I still want to add "the Hut" although I haven't seen Star Wars. It's only recently that a large chunk of the Yankees are younger than me and in addition to feeling old, I worry about their common sense in cases such as these. It makes me think about Van Lingle Mungo, his song and Hondo Hurricane. I feel loved, I wouldn't have if Kurt hadn't found some reason to oppose. To me that's an RfA right of passage. _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 15:55, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

Speaking of "rites of passage", this is another one that proves to me that you know exactly what you're doing at AfD. Don't sweat it. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 17:41, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks! On a totally unrelated note, I just got a wonderful graduation gift that you'll appreciate --- a ticket to Saturday's Yankees - Mets game! Happy Happy Cari :) _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 18:04, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

<outdent>Why would I appreciate tickets to a game for two teams that I despise?. Just kidding, both stadiums are on my to-do list if I ever go east. I'm afraid I'll miss my chances at Yank though... Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 18:11, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

Shea is gone too this year, but you're not missing much. Nothing spectacular there. I've been to Candlestick, SkyDome, Dodger Stadium and the stadium where the Marlins played in 2003 -- missing a fair few. o:) Seen Camden Yards, Fenway and the Astrodome, but never been inside. _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 18:51, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

Favour as someone who sometimes just likes to read articles...

Hi Keeper, I got notified about an article, Robert F. Kennedy assassination, being packed with conspiracy theories and it looked like this when I started. Today I managed to finish off a few outstanding issues like some refs, MOS issues that came up from an automated peer review and the like. I was wondering if you could do me a very simple favour: just read it. No editing required, just read the article as it is now and let me know what you think of it, positive and negative (there will hopefully be some of the former). Problem is that the editors who frequent it tend to be SPAs or POV-pushers, who either don't like the fact that vast swathes have been removed or just don't care enough to comment, so, as you have expressed a love of sometimes just reading, and as you are impartial and I value your opinion, I came to you. If you like, have a look at the original version and see if anything good has been lost. If you can't/don't want to, that's not a problem Fritzpoll (talk) 21:16, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

I'm going offline in about 1/2 hour, I'll read it in the morning though. Thanks F-poll. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 21:32, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

No, thank you - you'll be doing be a huge favour Fritzpoll (talk) 21:47, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

What a massive amount of cleanup! Wow, that was a mess before. It's amazing how an article of that nature will slowly degrade over time. What was once a good description of a notable event, sentence by sentence, gets eroded. You did a barnstar's amount of work to that one. It reads very smoothly, anything of "contentiousness" or "controversy" is cited properly, the uber-fringe stuff is removed. The "alternative" theories are presented NPOV. Wow. I'm thoroughly impressed, Fritzpoll. I'm also watchlisting the article to get at least one more set of eyes on it. Nice work! Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer

Thanks very much for reading it over - I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'll take a stab at nominating this for GA, I think - if nothing else it'll point out further improvements Fritzpoll (talk) 14:51, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

RE: IP "vote" on Rfa

Ah. Well you learn something new everyday (or every hour on Wikipedia)

Thanks for informing me. Regards, CycloneNimrod^Talk? 20:57, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

I'll get right on it ;) haha. See you around! Regards, CycloneNimrod^Talk? 21:00, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

New section in order to let the behemoth above archive... eventually :)

I call this a good start, headed off line for a good chunk of the evening but I'll be back to address more questions or anything later. Thanks again for all your non-coaching guidance through this. _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 21:17, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

No problem. I agree, it's an excellent start. You've done a terrific job answering questions that have popped up (as if I ever any doubt). Don't worry, only 6 and 1/2 days to go!  :-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 21:20, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

I'll survive it. As I said on Brew's page, I think it's been fair. Kurt is Kurt and will find a reason to oppose almost anyone, Le Grand Roi and I tend to be on opposite sides of AfDs and so I'm not surprised there, DGG raised a good question and while I don't agree with the AfDs Icewedge selected, s/he acknowledged that it wasn't a full analysis so c'est la vie. I learnt some fun stuff today -- Wikipedia:Deletion today, which was a log I never knew, and am in general enjoying it. Thanks for the kick in the ass to do it. Have a good evening, hope your Twinkies do better -- Ian Kennedy once again let the Yankees down. _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 01:00, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

I never knew about "deletion today" either. Watchlisting that bastard. And the Twins just lost in extra innings to the Jays. Swept by the Jays in three games. At home. So aggravating. Still love my boys though.. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 01:08, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

I didn't until CycloneNim linked me to a discussion there for my input. I like the questions I've had too -- let me really think. I didn't see any of the Yankees game today because it was a 4pm start and I was at work and then at an opening at the Museum of the City of New York (I'm a museum geek on *and* off wiki). Know what you mean, my first Yankee memories are the golden days of Stump Merrill so I know what bad teams look like -- I just hope this team finds its talent. _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 01:21, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

...and I'm hoping they don't! I guess we have nothing in common. If you ever run for adminship, I'll be sure to oppose. Oh wait. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 01:43, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

do I need to give you another foam bat black eye? :-p I'd like to be a TV admin to find something worth watching... _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 02:36, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

FYI

Keeper,

Your comments here are why I consider you basically my de factor mentor. I saw how much Kurt upset you a few weeks ago regarding a certain topic, yet you are spot on here with your response to a proposal of his ban. I have a big question mark for so many admins... thank god there is someone I can rely on. OK I'm done blowing sunshine up your ass... let's go and disagree on another RfA. :)) Gwynand | Talk•Contribs 22:36, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

I appreciate your support, as always Gwynand. You owe me a de facto support at the next Rfa that I like and you don't :-) (Joking of course). I'm afraid it isn't over yet, I just undeleted the talkpage of Al tally/Majorly. We'll see how it goes. :-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 01:25, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Just got back from a bar. I certainly need it. What in the hell has been going on with Majorly? Not just today, but what were the circumstances around his name change. It feels like my memory of him was always a solid admin, very influential, good for the project. Im aware of some prior controversy... but still. A few days ago Al Tally responded to me in an uncivil manner... a huge surprise to me, the first distinctly uncivil comment to me by any editor in a long time. This whole episode has concerned me. Gwynand | Talk•Contribs 02:17, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Help?

Hey...any chance you can tell me what Squids and Chips is trying to do at List of Arthur episodes? Take a look at his contributions, and at the results thereof, and tell me WTF I'm seeing--looks like he's trying to interwiki to Welsh or something? and about that category, ??? I'm mortally confused. (I'm also perplexed by all the Wikidramaz lately, but I'm sure everyone else is as well.) Thanks for the help...Gladys J Cortez 23:21, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

P.S. GO CAILLOU!!! lulz...

Wikidrama? What's that? Never heard of it!...Oh that....I'll take a looksee in a jiff, GjC. BTW, I've been able to convince a couple of worthy editors to throw there hat in the RfA gauntlet I mean ring. Still no interest ? Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 01:26, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Snooped a bit. I've got to be honest, based on his talkpage/his contribs, I don't see the problem? Give me a specific diff? In all honesty, I think xe means well, maybe just needs some collaborative guidance. Give me a diff of whatever is confusing you..... Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 01:57, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Actually, I talked to him a bit, and actually learned something--apparently the things he was adding only show up if there are others like them. So, the interwiki link only shows up if there are other interwiki links; the category reference only shows up if there are other cats present. At least, that's how I understood what he explained...User talk:Squids and Chips#Arthur eps Read that and tell me if I've interpreted it correctly...I've got to admit, the complex nuances of wiki-markup tend to screw me up. Something to work on in case I ever think about becoming an admin, I guess. (BTW, I've been following the RyRy5 saga, and I want to say, I think you're BOTH doing an awesome job--you as mentor, him as a shining example of WHY we shouldn't bite newbies, even if they don't seem helpful at first. (waves to RyRy5 down the page--Hi RyRy!) So both of you, keep it up!) --Oh, and in response to your "any interest?" question...I'm beginning to lean that way, but there are aspects of adminship which unnerve me greatly. I suspect at least SOME of this nervousness involves fear of the unknown...is there any comprehensive guide anywhere as to what, exactly, adminship involves? Gladys J Cortez 03:00, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

A comprehensive guide to adminship is located here. Heh. No, but seriously, there are options. new admin school is for "practicing with the buttons" in a safezone, interesting read, but useless without the buttons. Also, good info can be found at the reading list, and the how-to guide. Also, my talk page is always open. I'll assume the immediate concern is "under control" with S'n'C? Also, the RyRy "saga" continues, read below, read his userpage. His latest DYK was cut/paste copyright problem. Sigh...Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 14:09, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Shoot. I was genuinely happy about the DYK, too - even told my GF about it last night. Ah well. Tan | 39 14:30, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

You talk to your girlfriend about Wikipedia editors? Freak....:-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 14:47, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Ha! I started to retort, then... well, yer right :-) Tan | 39 14:49, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

I tried talking to my wife about wikipedia once. It didn't go over well. I think she would rather I drink. Gwynand | Talk•Contribs

My wife would probably rather I work when at work. Like right now. That said, we don't talk about Wikipedia. She's not exactly a "fan" (she's a Univ. professor, teaches composition/research writing courses - wrote the curriculum herself) When we do talk about Wikipedia, we both drink after. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 14:54, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

And I know what you mean about "rather drink". Far less addictive to drink than to edit...Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 14:56, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Haha, Keeper, it looks like we are in the same boat. Drinking is probably the other habit I have that my wife would like me to cut back on, but she thinks in moderation would be fine. She simply doesn't understand the point of spending any time editing wikipedia, although she is playful about that. Gwynand | Talk•Contribs 15:00, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Climate of North America

I created it and it passed DYK nomination. It should appear on the mainpage in a while. -- RyRy5 (talk ♠ Review) 01:50, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Excellent work my friend! Way to bounce back! Looking forward to seeing it. What day do you think it will be there? Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 01:51, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Well, it ws created on May 11. Most likely tomorrow. Steve said it was good also. -- RyRy5 (talk ♠ Review) 01:56, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Excellent! I'll watch for it tomorrow...Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 01:58, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

It is on the mainpage now! It appeared at exactly 4:10, May 16 (UTC). -- RyRy5 (talk ♠ Review) 04:11, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Hey, nice! Great job, Ry. Take a screenshot :-) Tan | 39 05:23, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

• Hello Keeper, I have raised some concerns about the above article at User talk:RyRy5#Climate of North America. As one of his mentors I would be interested in your input. Thanks, EJF (talk) 11:40, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Ah crap, RyRy. What were you thinking? We cannot, repeat Can Not, copy text directly from other websites and pass it off as our own. You cannot do that in school either, it's called plagiarism. In Wiki world, it's called copyright enfringement. Is there a logical explanation for this that I'm not seeing? Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 14:04, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

He's not gonna be happy when he gets home from school today... Was RyRy warned on copyright issues in the past? Assuming he admits wrong-doing and agrees not to do it again... this is not a blockable offense, correct? Just personally trying to learn some of the admin nuisances. Gwynand | Talk•Contribs 14:43, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

It's very much a blockable offense. See the last couple of threads of his talkpage. Not the first warning (not even the second warning). And now, his "contributions" are being submitted by him to DYK. His most recent "Mainpage" appearance was a ripoff, by all appearances. He's offline ATM it seems. I think he's used up his last last warning before getting a block though. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 14:46, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

OK, so if a block occurred, it wouldn't be considered punitive, but rather preventative, because the user-in-question has continued to enfringe copyright after several warnings? I wasn't fully aware of the history. Gwynand | Talk•Contribs 14:48, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

He won't (or shouldn't) be blocked before he has a chance to defend/explain himself, for exactly that reason you stated - blocks aren't punitive. If he continues doing what he's doing from this point forward, after showing evidence that he has received and understands the severity and seriousness of the problem (sooo much bigger of a problem then silly little "rollback" issues), I'll block him myself. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 14:50, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Aw, dammit. I just have to ask, as one former teacher to another: WHAT the HELL are they teaching these kids anymore??? Has the whole No Child Left Behind/standardized-test-o-rama thing gotten SO all-consuming that we no longer teach the most basic concepts like "you can't copy other people's writing and try to pass it off as your own"?? Or--and may the Flying Spaghetti Monster forgive me for invoking THIS one--you know, "thou shalt not steal"?? (Can't believe I just invoked a commandment. My former-Catholicism is showing.) But seriously: "don't copy and paste" is not an issue kids instinctively grasp; the fact that RyRy made it to Wikipedia-editing age without having that be as much a part of his rote knowledge as "3 + 2 = 5" is, IMHO, more a reflection on the adults who failed to teach him so. (Now--having said that--this in NO WAY absolves RyRy from the stain of this latest offense. Repeatedly ignoring the warnings about copyright/copy-paste, once it's been well and thoroughly explained to him that he CAN'T DO THAT--and it has!--is utterly and completely without question RyRy's fault, and for that I'm HUGELY disappointed. "I didn't know" is only a viable excuse the FIRST time; after that, since you KNOW better, you're expected to DO better.) MAN, this saddens me way more than it ought to. Gladys J Cortez 17:11, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

On just a quick glance at that article, I was rather surprised that anyone would have believed that RyRy had written it. --Malleus Fatuorum (talk) 17:16, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

It does slightly bother me that this made it through to DYK, but that's here nor there at this point. 40 hail mary's won't fix it I'm afraid. I'm hoping he'll grasp (finally) the severity of what he's doing. RyRy, if you're reading this, cheating on a math test gets you an F, maybe a detention day, or parent conference. No biggie in the scheme of things. Just cheating. Copying someone else's work off a website, and writing a book report that's due for English class gets you an F, maybe a detention day, or parent conference. No biggie in the scheme of things. Just cheating. But this is a public website. With a free use license. Anything typed here can be copied, changed, used elsewhere. Anytime. By anyone. Including this very sentence. And including this very next sentence. Taking someone else's writing, from someone else's webpage, when that someone else says at the bottom "Don't take this, it's copyrighted", and putting it on Wikipedia is an OTRS ticket waiting to happen. Not cool. Very very blockable. And very very disappointing. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 17:18, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

(e/c) Just to be fair to RyRy, and a comment to Gladys... I'm not sure how old you think RyRy is, but I'd say it's very likely he's quite young... I'm not going to throw out age numbers here guessing, but I'd say that when I was his age I probably didn't fully understand the differences between plagiarism and improper sourcing. So one might say that it's surprising that in all of his years of schooling that he didn't get this... but let's take a step back and admit that he might not really have been through too many years of schooling yet. When it comes to editing articles, of course age doesn't give you an advantage, nor will being young get you off the hook for anything. I guess I'm just saying I think his age has a lot more to do with this than his inability to understand plagiarism. Gwynand | Talk•Contribs 17:25, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

The issue here as I see it applies to Rollback and copyvio. Just how many times do you have to be told 'don't do it' before you get it? That's the issue and would be if he were 2, 20, or 200. _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 17:31, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

(ec) Yes, it is not remotely reasonable to expect that someone his age could understand this issue. It's also not remotely reasonable to expect that someone of his age could be a constructive contributor to an encyclopedia. Yet, we have a bunch of people who expect exactly that, despite the ever-growing mound of evidence that it's not working out. I asked him at User_talk:RyRy5/Archive_7/4-25-08#Copyright_violation to please wait until they have covered this stuff in school. However, like every other piece of advice he's gotten that amounts to "Slow down, and stop doing things you don't understand", he's ignored it. I see little reason to expect he'll magically start "getting it" anytime soon. Friday (talk) 17:33, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

(E/c w/ Friday, this was to TCari) The key difference though, is that if you screw up with rollback, that's intra-wiki. Pisses off Wikipedians maybe, chases a n00b, whatever. Annoying, yes. Fixable. If you screw up with copyvio, repeatedly, that's now messing with stuff way way over his head. If that continues to be a problem, I will not hesitate to block him to prevent him from doing more damage, I don't care how old he is. All the more reason in fact, and I like the kid. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 17:34, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

To Gwynand and Friday, with a great deal of respect: From my best guess (and from vague memories of something I read on an AN/ANI thread somewhere a while back), I figure RyRy is about 15. I taught English/reading/writing/computer for junior high (Keeper76 was also a j-hi teacher, if I remember that conversation correctly!) and my students were 12 or 13 years old. Granted, this was just before the Internet became a Really Huge Deal, but my students understood clearly the concept of "you can't word-for-word copy stuff someone else wrote and say you wrote it. You can't do it with whole sentences, you can't do it with whole paragraphs, you can't do it with whole essays." (And you know who understood it the BEST? The ones who got caught doing it once and had it explained to them thoroughly, with the risk of consequences hanging over their heads. You know, like we've done to RyRy.) The point at which their understanding faltered was MUCH more nuanced than that--it was the part at which you also couldn't rearrange the words subtly while maintaining the same meaning or idea. The part they didn't understand was that there had to be synthesis--information from different sources comes together in YOUR OWN words (unless properly attributed) and forms a new way of stating the idea. That was with 7th-graders. RyRy, I think, is a bit older than that, and eminently intelligent enough to comprehend the basic notion--ESPECIALLY after having been told "don't do that!" more than once, and so the whole "too young to get it" disclaimer...well, I respectfully disagree. But Friday--I'm afraid I'm perhaps beginning to have thoughts along the same line as yours, which makes me sad. Gladys J Cortez 17:56, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Agree strongly with Keeper and Friday. I just posted a long message to Steve Crossin here on his talk page. I'm really not sure suggesting further adopting/coaching for RyRy is the best way to go. He just has to learn this stuff the way the rest of us did--and not to offend anyone--but most of us here are simply not technically professionals when it comes to teaching kids (Keeper may have used to be?). Let's not just assume that we can/should teach him this stuff. Gwynand | Talk•Contribs 17:43, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

(Outdent for the sake of ECs, etc). Oh I agree re: copyvio being more of a problem and to be totally honest, the whole lot of them drive me slightly insane. Ignoring the fact that the internet didn't exist for the general public at that point, I wasn't trying to write an encyclopedia at his age. I think there's a limit to how much can be taught and expect to be reasonably understood -- and I say that as someone who has taught people of that age. There's a limit and I don't care if you're Mother Teresa. If they don't want to/can't 'get it' so amount of mentoring is going to help. He's dead set on being an admin and people keeping telling him "you need to do x" so that's what he does. I don't think I was any different at that age, but I also don't think he has the experience/maturity/whatever to do more than puppet. If he can't puppet, he's going to do what he can to puppet, i.e. copyvio. Let him design user pages if thats what he wants -- no it's not MySpace but I think it's better than him repeatedly failing to do much here. _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 17:49, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

I used to be a teacher at his age/grade level for years, teaching English/grammar/writing. (and Math - dont' ask) Students in his age/grade level write reports, and they know explicitly that copying is wrong. They know that from kindergarten. Age is not an excuse. On wiki copying, repeatedly, after being warned, does not help his case either. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 17:52, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Ditto, that's why I said 'don't want to get it' -- he wants the DYK/GA "status" and he'll do whatever it takes to get it. It's not a productive use of anyone's time, his own included. Some learn, Dusti was one. Others can't/won't. _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 17:59, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Dusti was at least a half decade older, which certainly helped. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 18:04, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Probably, both benefitted from being taken under an experienced editor's wing (I haven't had the interaction with Steve that I have with you) and Dusti made better use of it. I agree with what Friday said below re: college students but still, there's a limit to what everyone can do. Until such time as a person understands the norms of a group, they cannot effectively be part of said group. That's from my anthro class but I think it applies here. _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 18:16, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

I found another instance of copyright violation here. All his content additions should be checked. Cenarium (talk) 21:47, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Actually, I'm not sure that it's a copyvio. It appears that RyRy5 says that he "expands", or "create head" when he's actually restoring an old version of an article, see [17], [18], [19]. I'm really tempted by AN, this behavior is unacceptable and has been tolerated for a long time. It sounds like he wants to fool us.Cenarium (talk) 22:07, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

So basically what he's been doing is taking places where vandalism occurs in two consecutive edits, undoing the recent edit, and restoring the earlier version as if it were his own (when essentially he's just reverting the first vandalism edit). Metros (talk) 22:18, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

I noticed something like that a few days ago- a substantial, well-written edit with a summary of "expand". I thought to myself "there's no way this is his work.. what's going on here?" Looking at the history, I saw it was just a revert. It's odd, but I'm not convinced he's been intentionally misleading with the edit summary. Incompetence can explain it just as easily. Friday (talk) 22:25, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Yeah, but consider the copyright violations, I'm convinced that he wants that people believe that he's a good article writer. We know that he terribly wants the mop. He's ready to give up his "wikifriends" for that, he said that he supported the block of Nothing444, that he would have opposed the RFA of Basketball110. He swiftly walked away from the cabal stuff when it was not to his advantage any more. I don't think that it's innocent. Cenarium (talk) 22:36, 16 May 2008 (UTC)