User talk:FlyingLeopard2014/Archives/2008/01

Twinkle

This wasn't vandalism, but it wasn't exactly a good edit, either so I'm not going to restore it. Please watch what you label reverts as.—Ryūlóng (竜龍) 00:38, 1 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Happpy New Years

Hope you had a great year! --Hdt83 ^Chat 05:59, 1 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Same here, happy new years! 2008! Tiptoety ^talk 08:33, 1 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Happy New Year from Murjax (talk) 23:36, 1 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

RfA thanks

Thank you for voting in my RfA, which passed nearly unanimously with 46 support, 1 oppose, and 0 neutral. Thanks for supporting me!

-Djsasso (talk) 17:54, 3 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Note about AIV

It's not necessary to tell someone they've been reported to AIV. If they're really so bad, they'll find out soon enough. ;) EVula // talk // ☯ // 20:45, 3 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

RfA Thanks

Dear FlyingLeopard2014/Archives/2008, Thank you for voting in my RfA, which closed successfully with 34 support, 2 oppose, and 0 neutral. I appreciate your support! I promise I will wield the mop wisely, and do my best to improve Wikipedia.

-- AKeen (talk) 15:20, 4 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks

Thanks for the quick reverts of the vandalism on my user and user talk pages! Best, IronGargoyle (talk) 18:11, 4 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

You're invited!

...to the next New York City Meetup!

In the morning, there are exciting plans for a behind-the-scenes guided tour of the American Museum of Natural History.

In the afternoon, we will hold a session dedicated to discussing meta:Wikimedia New York City issues (see the last meeting's minutes).

In the evening, we'll share dinner and chat at a local restaurant, and (weather permitting) hold a late-night astronomy event at Columbia's telescopes.

You can add or remove your name from the New York City Meetups invite list at Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/Invite list. - UtherSRG (talk) 05:24, 5 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My RfA

Hey NHRHS, I've left a comment regarding your oppose. Best regards, Rudget . 18:43, 5 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Heh

I was able to see what you mentioned in this. Thanks! :) Acalamari 00:15, 8 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I did get to see it, that's why I was saying thanks. :) Acalamari 00:20, 8 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, I did hear the part about ordering the calamari, and about me. Acalamari 00:27, 8 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Vandal revert

Hey, no problem on the vandal revert, and many thanks for the barnstar. Much appreciated. Gwernol 20:39, 8 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Smile

Thank you! Dloh cierekim 14:46, 9 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Barnstar

Thank you for the barnstar! I am honored to receive one from you. =) -- Gogo Dodo (talk) 21:51, 9 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks!

		Thanks for your support
		Thank you SO MUCH for your support in my unanimous RFA. Take this cookie as a small token of my appreciation.--Jayron32\|talk\|contribs 06:09, 11 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

ISP block

No problemo - I've not protected the 2 target articles as of yet, just waiting to see if it's a dynamic ISP problem that will need to be dealt with. SkierRMH (talk) 06:04, 13 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

RfA thanks

Thank you for voting in my RfA, which I withdrew with 5 support, 14 oppose, and 9 neutral. Thank you for your comments! Whether it was a support, oppose, or neutral, I likely got some good feedback from you. I will probably do another RfA in the future, but not until I work out the issues brought up.

Soxπed Ninety Three | tc db 17:10, 12 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

RfA thanks

Thank you...

...for your support in my recently closed Request for Adminship. I am more than a bit stunned by the outcome, which appears to have finished at 146 supports, no opposes, and one abstention. I am particularly grateful to Keilana and Kingboyk for their recent encouragement, and most specifically to Pastordavid, for having seen fit to nominate me. I also want to make it very clear to everyone that I have no intentions of changing my name again, so the servers should be safe for a while.

In the event you ever believe that I would ever able to assist in the future, I would be honored if you were to contact me regarding the matter. I can't guarantee results, unfortunately, but I will do what I can. Thank you again.

By the way, I know the image isn't necessarily appropriate, but I am rather fond of it, and it at least reflects the degree of honor I feel at the result. And it's hard to go wrong with a Picture of the Year candidate.

Now, off to a few last tasks before starting work in earnest on the various templates I promised I'd work on.

This RfA thanks inspired by Kathryn McDinaha's, in turn inspired by several others after Phaedriels' original. Hoping we can all keep such inspiration of newcomers ongoing, I am, sincerely, John Carter (talk).

John Carter (talk) 21:49, 14 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

RfA Thanks

Hi NHRHS2010 - thanks for your participation in my request for adminship. I'm glad that you saw no reason to oppose, and I'll try not to give you any after the fact. Anyway, the RfA passed 52/0/0, and I'm now in possession of a shiny new mop. If I can ever help you with anything, please don't hesitate to contact me. Sarcasticidealist (talk) 08:10, 15 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Rudget!

Dear NHRHS2010, my sincere thanks for your participation in my second request for adminship, which ended with 113 supports, 11 opposes, and 4 neutral. I would especially like to thank my admin coach and nominator, Rlevse and Ryan Postlethwaite who in addition to Ioeth all inspired me to run for a second candidacy. I would also like to make a special mention to Phoenix-wiki, Dihyrdogen Monoxide and OhanaUnited who all offered to do co-nominations, but I unfortunately had to decline. I had all these funny ideas that it would fail again, and I was prepared for the worst, but at least it showed that the community really does have something other places don't. Who would have though Gmail would have been so effective? 32 emails in one week! (Even if it does classify some as junk :P) I'm glad that I've been appointed after a nail biting and some might call, decision changing RFA, but if you ever need anything, just get in touch. The very best of luck for 2008 and beyond, Rudget . 17:00, 15 January 2008 (UTC) [reply]

My comments

I apologise if my comments truly offended you. This was not the intend. I understand where you are coming from stating that you have a problem with a certain user; almost all of us have experiences issues at some point in our wiki careers. However it's usually best to directly contact the editor you have a problem with instead of bring it up in "public forum". Again, I apologise if I really did offend you, and hope you consider what I said. :) Mønobi 21:23, 15 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My RfA

My request for adminship was successful at 64/1/2! Many thanks for your participation and I will endeavor to meet your expectations. Cheers, Sephiroth BCR ^(Converse) 09:04, 16 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hey yo! About my Gig edit.

This is complete BULL. I should not have my Wiki editing blocked because of putting factual information down in it!

Gig IS a character from Soul Nomad & The World Eaters, just as he is a character in "Hotwheels accelaracers" or whatever it is. And your claim that I have not provided a source is a LIE. I gave you a Wiki source for heavens sake!

No "Vandalisim" occured. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.181.4.181 (talk) 00:30, 18 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you!

... and TW for removing sockpuppet vandalism to my Talk page. All the best, Shawn in Montreal (talk) 00:33, 18 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

And just so I know, because I'm new to the whole sockpuppet thing... a fellow editor and Editorhwaller sufferer -- User:Snowfire51 -- placed a template on the anon IP page reporting it as a probable sock. Would that have triggered an investigation by an admin eventually, or must it be reported as you have? (I have a feeling this is going to keep happening). Thanks, Shawn in Montreal (talk) 00:43, 18 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Macedonia is Greek!

You say that what i wrote was vandalism. This is not true because what i wrote was a fact. According to the EU the country is called FYROM Former Yugoslav Republic Of Macedonia and shouold not be called anything else. It is my strong belief that the people of this country are taking history from other countries which does not belong to them. This country should never be refered to just as the Rep. of Macedonia nor should it have the name Macedonia in its title. The name Rep. of Macedonia should not be allowed on wiki because really this is not just blatent vandalism, but also theft and fraud.

Talk Page Policy

If you looked it up, You'd see it isn't against rules to edit your own talk page however you see fit. So go ahead and request a block. I did nothing wrong. Good day. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.175.183.44 (talk) 04:05, 18 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Signature

Could you please reduce the size of your signature? It is exceedingly larger than surrounding text. Thanks, - auburnpilot talk 13:42, 18 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Seconded. If you need help re-making it, I can offer some. · AndonicO ^Hail! 11:57, 19 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I made my signature smaller. Is it better or still too big? NHRHS 2010 13:15, 19 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

joke on user page

Hi, I have removed your joke on your user page. User pages are a privilege to facilitate building an encyclopedia, not a right to use as you please. They are there to communicate information to others, not to fool them. John Vandenberg (talk) 10:35, 20 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Why do you consider it necessary to keep the joke on your user page? John Vandenberg (talk) 13:02, 20 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Are you calling me a vandal for visiting your user page? Or am I just collateral damage? John Vandenberg (talk) 13:20, 20 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry, but your "joke" is a spoof of a wikimedia notice intended to inform me of something important I need to attend to. I dont appreciate having my time wasted by being fooled. I still fail to see why you consider it useful to annoy people with this. Vandalism of your user page is no reason to confuse legitimate users. In mainspace, we revert vandalism and get back to the business of writing an encyclopedia; why is your user page any different? There are many user pages which are more regularly vandalised and they dont resort to this. John Vandenberg (talk) 14:15, 20 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I would like to echo that request at the risk of being considered a humourless bastard. If you want to be clever on your userpage, please think of something original rather than repeating the same old joke which very many people find annoying. henrik•talk 13:50, 20 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thirded. –Pomte 15:47, 20 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My RfA

Hey there, I'm writing to inform you that I have withdrawn my request for adminship, which was currently standing at 11 supports, 22 opposes and 6 neutrals. This count could have been so much better if I had understood policy, although I believe that 17 questions is a lot to ask of a user's first RfA. I will take on all comments given at the RfA and will endeavour to meet the high expectations of the RfA voters. _{WEBURIEDOURSECRETSINTHEGARDEN}^{play it cool.} 21:48, 20 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Barnstar thanks

Why thank you! I've always been a tireless contributor, but this is the first time I've been recognized for it :-).

It seems I have one of each now ... no one's ever given me the same barnstar twice. Wonder what I can win next?

And thank you for putting it right on my user page.

Also, a belated "you're welcome" for the thanks you gave me for reverting the attacks on your userpage. Just doin' my job, as they would say in the old days. But appreciation is appreciated. Daniel Case (talk) 23:22, 20 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Revert in paint chat

I didn't add any link. I just added {{spam}}. -- 201.69.46.102 (talk) 03:56, 21 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

So please add the correct one. Some links there (especially the last one, without any info) seem spam. -- 201.69.46.102 (talk) 03:59, 21 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My RfA

Thank you for voting in my RfA, which closed unsuccessfully with 25 support, 18 oppose, and 6 neutral. I'll look forward working with you. --BritandBeyonce (talk) 07:44, 21 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

TfD nomination of Template:Uw-tblock

Template:Uw-tblock has been nominated for deletion. You are invited to comment on the discussion at the template's entry on the Templates for Deletion page. Thank you. -- lucasbfr ^talk 17:37, 22 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hi NHRHS. Though I supported deletion of this template, I appreciate that you were thinking of creative ways to make admin chores easier - it wasn't a bad idea in theory.--Kubigula (talk) 21:41, 25 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not a problem, I also supported deletion as "Just delete it, per above". Thanks for stopping by my talk page. NHRHS 2010 21:48, 25 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Your userpage

I fully protected it for one day, at your request. jj 137 21:07, 22 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

thx

<font=3> Thanks for your support, my request for adminship passed 60/0/0 yesterday!

I want to thank Mrs.EasterBunny and Royalbroil for nominating me, those who updated the RfA tally, and everyone for their support and many kind words. To paraphrase a president ... I wish my mum and dad could see the comments made. My dad would be so proud to see the comments ... and my mum would have believed them". I will do my best to use the new tools carefully and responsibly (and you may be surprised to find that I have not deleted all of the pages by accident..... yet).

Thanks again, Victuallers (talk) 20:51, 22 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

An early RFA meeting to decide if Victuallers can be included as a sysop - use cursor to identify.

RfA thank-spam

FlyingLeopard2014/Archives/2008/01, I wish to tender my sincere thanks for your support in my successful request for adminship, which ended with 37 supports, 2 opposes, and 2 neutral. The results of the RfA are extremely bittersweet because of the recent departure of my nominator, Rudget. Hopefully I can live up to his and your expectations. I would especially like to thank Epbr123 and TomStar81 for mentioning that they were preparing to offer me a nomination. The past week has been one of the most stressful weeks in my life, and I appreciate your vote of confidence in me. If you ever need anything, just get in touch. -MBK₀₀₄ 21:05, 24 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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My RfA

Thanks for your support at my request for adminship, which passed today with 42/0/0!

I would like to thank Wizardman for nominating me, FlyingLeopard2014/Archives/2008/01 and everyone else for their support and comments. I'll continue with contributing to the encyclopedia's content (hopefully writing an FA here and there :) and will help out with admin-related tasks which you just entrusted me with. If you need any help, don't hesitate to ask!

Thanks again, —dima /talk/ 01:46, 26 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

RFA

FlyingLeopard2014/Archives/2008/01, Thank you for your support in my RFA which passed 43/0/1. I would like to especially thank Bibliomaniac15 for being my nominator and admin coach. I would also like to thank Rudget for being my co-nominator. I'm sure that I can live up to the community's expectations as an administrator, and not totally mess everything up. Thanks again for your support! Malinaccier (talk) 17:14, 26 January 2008 (UTC) [reply]

Regarding me

No, I'm afraid not yet, but maybe later. I don't participate in AFD enough now. I really can't put the time and effort I'd like to to really be an admin now. I have rollback, which is good enough right now. Maybe later. Thanks for asking! Spencer^T♦^C 17:46, 26 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks!

Hey NHRHS2010, I just wanted to say a quick thank you for your support at my RFA. If you ever need any help or have any questions, feel free to come and ask. Thanks again!
Gonzo fan2007 ^{talk ♦ contribs} 18:49, 26 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My RFA

		Thanks!
		FlyingLeopard2014/Archives/2008/01, thank you for showing your support in my RFA which passed with 38 support, 0 oppose, and 0 neutral! I also want to give special thanks to my Admin Coach and nominator, Useight for all of his help and support. I promise that I'll give my best effort as an admin, and I hope that your confidence in me proves to be justified. If I can ever be of any help, please let me know. In the mean time, I have some cleaning to do. Have a great day! Jauerback^dude?/_dude. 20:18, 26 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

a thank you note

		Thanks for participating in my RfA!
		Although it failed 43/27/0, I'm happy because the outcome has been very helpful in many meaningful ways. Your support and remarks contributed so much to this. If you followed my RfA you know what happened. Most of the editors who posted opposing opinions have never edited with me. Some articles I edit deal with controversial topics and with respect to a very few of these, editors who didn't know much about me had some worries about confrontational editing and civility. Since I support their high standards I can easily (and will gladly) address this. The support and ecouragement to run again soon has been wonderful, thanks again. Cheers! Gwen Gale (talk) 05:28, 26 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Shutterbug

Hi, I see you're a beginner photographer as I am, only you've got better equipment. Alas, my old, primitive and broken little camera isn't the main thing wrong with my pictures; the main reasons my pictures come out badly is my lack of understanding of darkness and light and mist. Oh, well, I keep trying and studying my failures, and only upload the best 2% of my pictures. If it's an article that already has pictures, only my best 1% have a chance of being better than the ones already there. For example I too took a Circle Line ride, and I made more than 200 pictures including all the bridges except the 145th Street one, but most of them were too poor to go in Wikipedia except in articles that had no previous picture. When we can't make many good pictures, we can go on making pictures, but we must only upload a few. If you go on Circle Line again, be sure to snap all the bridges, and probably several of your shots will be good enough to replace mine. Jim.henderson (talk) 02:35, 27 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Penn Station (New York) pictures

I noticed you put pictures of the Amtrak and New Jersey Transit sections on the Penn Station article. Did you take these yourself or did they come from somewhere else? I'm asking this because if you did, would it be possible for you to get a picture from the Long Island Rail Road section the next time you go back there? Then we would have a picture from all 3 sections. Murjax (talk) 06:48, 27 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

RfA thanks

Thank you for voting in my RfA, which was unsuccessful with 19 support, 18 oppose, and 5 neutral. I have signed up for admin coaching and will retry later on in a couple more months.

I hope that by performing more edits on Wikipedia in the next few months that I could possibly change your mind by my next RfA, possibly around May 2008. - Jameson L. Tai ^{talk ♦ contribs} 05:16, 28 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My Rfa

My effort to regain adminship was unsuccessful. Thank you for taking some time out of your day to voice your opinion.--MONGO 05:17, 28 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

RfA thanks

I am not one for sending round pretty pictures, but after my recent RfA, which passed 68/1/7, I am now relaxed and this is to thank you for your support. I will take on board all the comments made and look forward to wielding the mop with alacrity. Or two lacrities. --Rodhullandemu (Talk) 20:58, 31 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]