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Hello. I have a question about WP:Album. About releases, it says, "''Only the earliest known date that the album was released should be specified.''" Does that mean wait until the release date arrives to add it? I think it applies if the album were released multiple times, (like a 10<small>th</small> anniversary edition). I am asking this because I am engaged in a conflict on ''[[Here I Stand (Usher album)|Here I Stand]]'' with [[User:Hello Control]] and we don't want to have an edit war. [[User:Admc2006|Admc2006]] ([[User talk:Admc2006|talk]]) 15:45, 7 March 2008 (UTC)
Hello. I have a question about WP:Album. About releases, it says, "''Only the earliest known date that the album was released should be specified.''" Does that mean wait until the release date arrives to add it? I think it applies if the album were released multiple times, (like a 10<small>th</small> anniversary edition). I am asking this because I am engaged in a conflict on ''[[Here I Stand (Usher album)|Here I Stand]]'' with [[User:Hello Control]] and we don't want to have an edit war. [[User:Admc2006|Admc2006]] ([[User talk:Admc2006|talk]]) 15:45, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

== stop deleting my pages ==

you are really stating to piss me off i am not advertising i just want a pagefor my company....thank you......you fucking dickhead i hope you burn in hell

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my username???

why did you block me about my user name? because its to similar? please explain? User talk:Lil' kim187 is back i am User talk:Lil' kim187 but it got blocked so i didn't want to move to far from my identity

it was you

Your the one that blocked me, who was i aggressive too and when? sorry if this sounds aggressive to you but it ain't, its a question. User:Lil' kim187

wow, shit, yous a real biatch.

love

spellcast —Preceding unsigned comment added by 78.32.64.244 (talk) 04:08, 7 January 2008 (UTC) -

Nomination

--Shadyaftrmathgunit 16:28, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

KRS-One pic

Hey, have you requested/got answer for the KRS-One photo I showed? Woop-Woop That's the sound of da Police 10:15, 1 November 2007 (UTC)

Maybe you could've cropped out the left side of it without and puted that version just like the Lloyd Banks photo. Woop-Woop That's the sound of da Police 21:55, 8 November 2007 (UTC)
And btw, are you fan of soccer? Because I saw an edit you had to the player, Lincoln, found on ur archive.--Woop-Woop That's the sound of da Police 21:57, 8 November 2007 (UTC)

Shadowghosts

hey mate can you sort out the 50 cent album sales for curtis, someone keeps changing them and the source is to the united world album chart with is a spam link and a unreliable source, the link also shows the first week of the sales and not everall, need a better source until then use a reliable one, Thanks $hadowghost$ —Preceding unsigned comment added by Shadowghosts (talkcontribs) 23:38, 1 November 2007 (UTC)

D.O.C (DIARY OF COMPTON)

Sorry spellcast, but have u checked the sources provided, it doesn't need to be on MTV, for it to be named, listen to the interview it basically confirms it tanv91

50 Cent discography - FAC candidate

I have nominated the 50 Cent discography as a feature article.

Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/50 Cent discography.--Shadyaftrmathgunit 01:55, 4 November 2007 (UTC)

Thanks!

My RFA
Thanks for participating in my request for adminship, which ended with 56 supports, one oppose, and one neutral. I hope to accomplish beyond what is expected of me and work to help those that lent me their trust. east.718 at 02:34, 11/4/2007

Wikipedia has a new administrator!

Thanks!
Thank you for voicing your opinion in my RfA, which passed with 54 supports, 2 opposes and 3 neutrals. Thanks for your support, I really appreciate it. I hope to exceed expectations, If you have any advice please feel free to let me know. Thanks again!. --¤ The-G-Unit-฿oss ¤

Thank you bunches!

Thank you so much for suppporting my RfA. I was promoted with a total of (44/1/0) - a vote of confidence from the community that I find humbling and motivating. I will not abuse your trust. Look forward to working with you! (Esprit15d 21:47, 5 November 2007 (UTC))

Tha Carter III cover

Definitely fake, MediaTakeOut is a joke lol. I ran it through Photoshop and you could easily see someone just rendered those areas a different color from the old original cover that was leaked. --Ayoleftyz 21:44, 6 November 2007 (UTC)

List of 50 Cent awards

I see from your RfA nom that you're knowledgeable in areas relating to 50 Cent. Some time ago, I revamped the List of 50 Cent awards page by converting all the info to tables, which you revamped one again here, which is much better than my version, BTW. I worked along Neranei (talk · contribs) to bring List of U2 awards to Featured List quality (the work was mostly from her part, of course). I think this one has a lot of potential. Would you be willing to address concerns if I nominated it to FL status (hypothetically, of course)? Happy editing! --Agüeybaná 22:05, 6 November 2007 (UTC)

Excellent! Give me some time to write the nom, and I'll alert you when it's ready. --Agüeybaná 22:15, 6 November 2007 (UTC)
No, not at all. In fact, the ones who worked on the page are the ones technically responsible for addressing concerns. They're also allowed to support the nomination. --Agüeybaná 22:20, 6 November 2007 (UTC)
I've finished the article. I added sources and copy-edited it. I also supported the nom, as it has already been nominated to FLC status. Happy editing! --Agüeybaná 23:41, 8 November 2007 (UTC)
Why is "gold" redundant? As far as I know, gold is not the same as platinum :-) --Agüeybaná 23:50, 8 November 2007 (UTC)
Oops :-) --Agüeybaná 23:59, 8 November 2007 (UTC)
Wallowing in my RfA: This time it's personal...
My sincere thanks for your support in my request for adminship, which ended with 51 supports, 0 opposes, and 0 neutral. Doubtless it was an error to put one of the government-bred race of pigmen in any position of authority, but I hope your confidence in me proves justified. Even a man pure of heart and who says his prayers at night can become a were-boar when the moon is full and sweet. Fortunately, I'm neither a were-pig nor pure of heart so this doesn't appear to be an imminent danger to Wikipedia for the moment. Fortunate as well because were-pig hooves are hell on keyboards and none too dexterous with computer mice. If ever I should offend, act uncivil, misstep, overstep, annoy, violate policy, or attempt to topple the fascist leadership of Wikipedia, please let me know so I can improve my behaviour and/or my aim. I am not an animal; I am an admin. And, of course, if there is any way in which I can help you on Wikipedia, please do not hesitate to ask me. Despite my japes, I am indeed dedicated to protecting and serving Wikipedia to the best of my foppish and impudent abilities. I will strive to be an admirable admin, shiny and cool, reasonable and beatific. Pigmanwhat?/trail 05:57, 8 November 2007 (UTC)
Post Scriptum: I believe my collaged graphic at left, which incorporates the WP globe and mop image, falls under the rubric of parody for my purposes here. Or is it satire? Regardless, it's a legitimate and legally protected First Amendment usage under US law. Complaints and allegations that this is an improper "fair use" image will be entertained on my talk page, probably with fruit juice, finger food and exotic coffees.

List of 50 Cent awards - FLC candidate

I have nominated the List of 50 Cent awards as a featured list.

Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/List of 50 Cent awards.--Shadyaftrmathgunit 22:06, 8 November 2007 (UTC)

Message

Hi Spellcast,

Just to let you know if you ever see any edits on Craig David's Wiki page from me they will always be genuine.

I do a lot official online work for Craig and his team so all of my edits will always be fine.

Edit: Update. Why do you keep removing the promotional image from Craig's page? —Preceding unsigned comment added by NickHSpurs (talkcontribs) 13:34, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

Thanks,

NickHSpurs —Preceding unsigned comment added by NickHSpurs (talkcontribs) 21:58, 12 November 2007 (UTC)

Thanks!

Thank you for reverting vandalism to my talk page. Oda Mari (talk) 15:39, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

my rfa

Your RFA was successful

Congratulations, I have closed your RfA as successful and you are now a sysop! If you have any questions about adminship, feel free to ask me. Please consider messaging me on IRC for access to the #wikipedia-en-admins channel. Good luck! --Deskana (talk) 21:44, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

Congratulations

Congrats for becoming an admin, you'll do a great job!--Tasc0 21:48, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

About your RfA

The admins' T-shirt. Acalamari 22:52, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

Congratulations on your successful request for adminship. I am glad you passed, and you are welcome for the support. For information on using your new tools, see the school for new admins; you will find it very useful. Good luck! Acalamari 22:52, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

Plus, you're welcome for my comments on your RfA. :) Acalamari 22:52, 13 November 2007 (UTC)
I'll wear it with pride ;) Spellcast 22:54, 13 November 2007 (UTC)
Congrats also, although you'll have to brush up on the cut & paste a little bit ;-() --Rodhullandemu (talk - contribs) 23:17, 13 November 2007 (UTC)
You're right, it's just that this wide scale spamming is new to me :) Spellcast 23:19, 13 November 2007 (UTC)
Congratulations. Cheers, :) Dlohcierekim 23:40, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

Congrats! Well-deserved. LaraLove 23:55, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

Congratulations! Now get to work! :P GlassCobra 23:57, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

Congrats, not the first and hopefully not the last. I have pinned the globe on your user page, another admin pinned me so now I pass it along. :-) Carlossuarez46 01:33, 14 November 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, congratulations, Mr. Spellcast! You'll be a good administrator for sure. Daniil Maslyuk 02:15, 14 November 2007 (UTC)

My pleasure, and thank you for your ability to follow simple instructions - you would be surprised how many admins are incapable of doing so! Good luck, and I'm usually around if you ever have any questions or concerns. Best, Neil  09:41, 14 November 2007 (UTC)
You're very welcome and I'm glad to hear of your success. Feel free to ask for help, as admins can still get stuck! It's no problem. Best wishes, Lradrama 11:13, 14 November 2007 (UTC)

Congratulations, and I'm glad you like the T-shirt (didn't know other people had it, hehe)... oh, and for the record, I like hip hop :D Extraordinary Machine 18:53, 15 November 2007 (UTC)

Hey Spellcast, so your an admin now, sorry i didnt add to your rfa, i didnt kno ur were up for it. I think you'll be a great admin, good luck G - Keep It Real - Real Compton G 17:11, 16 November 2007 (UTC)

YouTube

You just decimated the article, from your summary I suspect it was a mistake. i reverted, you need to do your edit again. Thanks, SqueakBox 02:35, 14 November 2007 (UTC)

That was a particularly yuck story, glad your edit happened as we do not want someone like that seen as notable enough for our pages. Good edit. Thanks, SqueakBox 02:49, 14 November 2007 (UTC)
Agh! I missed the chance to vote on your Rfa. Let me congratulate you! Thanks, SqueakBox 03:07, 14 November 2007 (UTC)

Craig David

I see your point on the trivia section, and although I don't entirely agree, I completely see where you are coming from. I think trivia makes an artist more "human" and gives bits of information that a reader may find interesting, that they may otherwise never get to read about. Thanks for being POLITE! Skyler Morgan 01:10, 15 November 2007 (UTC)


Actually I DO HAVE a few questions that would be useful to know the answer to. 1. How do you cite sources per Wikipedia standards? 2. How do you insert the little "Citation Needed" notation in articles? 3. What is the procedure for requesting additional help on an article?

THANK YOU!

Skyler Morgan 01:30, 15 November 2007 (UTC)

Ouch, yes! Charts-cruft, Fancruft, Listcruft, you name it. This needs to go ASAP - all this separation of countries, etc - reeks of POV as well. There is no reason to go beyond what her regular discography already has... aside from the fact that it sets a horrible precedent - imagine one of these pages for all the pop/R&B divas? Yikes! Speedy-delete or WP:AfD it or somethin'! - eo 01:32, 15 November 2007 (UTC)

I may as well, I just responded on its talk page anyway. - eo 01:39, 15 November 2007 (UTC)
Done. - eo 01:48, 15 November 2007 (UTC)

Ahem

Aren't you an admin now? [1] KnowledgeOfSelf | talk 09:43, 19 November 2007 (UTC)

Hi Steve. Yeah I am, but I'm still a bit new to this. I'm really tempted to do a 6 month block since it's a school. But at the risk of doing an overly-long block, I'm letting someone else do it ;) Spellcast (talk) 09:48, 19 November 2007 (UTC)
Ahem, be BOLD. :P Besides 99% of actions you do as an admin are reversible so no real harm. You should look at my block log lol. Although when I first got my tools I was hesitant to enforce long term blocks too. If I may suggest, this is my opinion(s) on the matter. KnowledgeOfSelf | talk 09:52, 19 November 2007 (UTC)

Avoiding redirects

Re: this edit:

Fair enough - I wasn't aware of that guideline. However, my personal view is that I don't like seeing unnecessary links to redirects - it smacks of carelessness as though the editor hasn't checked the link (though I'm occasionally guily of this myself.) In this situation, I don't see that Napolean will be developed into a separate article, except as possible a future disambiguation page in which case any links will need to be updated anyway. However I'm not going bothered enough to get into a revert war about it ;-)  – Tivedshambo (talk) 12:16, 19 November 2007 (UTC)

125.24.36.206

This IP is claiming that they will use vandalbot on WP if they aren't unblocked and are blanking their user talk page. Just wanted to let you know. Matthardingu (talk) 14:25, 19 November 2007 (UTC)

Hello

Hey there, you said i vandalize something. Can you please tell me what did i do? I sear to god i didn't do anything wrong. Thanks =). —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.191.91.213 (talk) 16:47, 19 November 2007 (UTC)

That's funny...

Either my IP is a shared IP, or Wikipedia hiccuped. I went to Wikipedia, and found myself linked to this(through a message informing me I had a new message). I know it wasn't me, but it's still kinda funny--Vercalos (talk) 05:45, 20 November 2007

Ok just admit it...you were the IP that blanked the page :P But seriously though, I never thought someone would contact me for an edit I made in April this year. I guess no edit in Wikipedia goes unseen! Spellcast (talk) 06:28, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
Heh. I didn't even notice the date. Strange that I didn't receive any notification of a message until the 20th of this month. Maybe my IP address changed?--Vercalos (talk) 06:49, 24 November 2007 (UTC)

Your RC cleanup

Hey Excirial, I see you a lot at RC patrol. You're definitely one of the finest vandal fighters I've come across. I'd give you a barnstar but it's too clichéd. So I'm just letting you know that every revert and report is really appreciated. I'm sure you will be a great asset with the tools one day. Cheers! Spellcast (talk) 09:01, 21 November 2007 (UTC)

And all your aiv reports have been great, I see an admin in the making! --Chris 09:04, 21 November 2007 (UTC)
  • (Becomes tomato red) Not so fast people, i didn't even recover from blushing from the previous compliment! Well, what can i say? I think: "Thanks a lot for the compliments, and glad to help!" Will fit in here just fine! I love doing this vandalism patrol, and perhaps i will issue an RFA someday. Not yet, since my account has been only 1 month old (Even though i have been around since March 2006 on IP level, but not exactly active). Perhaps some time in the future, when i have encountered more of the wikipedia guidelines. Im still quite green on those, and i want to make sure i know them more thoroughly before i request adminship :) --Excirial (Talk,Contribs) 09:10, 21 November 2007 (UTC)

Maleflixxx Television

I noticed that you deleted the article, Maleflixxx Television and I would like to know why you did this. Yes, I understand that this article was deleted before and was created again, but what you may or may not know is that there was never a discussion whatsoever done on this article for it to be deleted in the first place. It was deleted completely out of the blue with no discussion done on it before hand and this is completely unfair. This is a completely ligitamit and notable article that was deleted for no reason because I'm sure some user out there has a personal problem with the context of the article which is no reason for it to be deleted. I suggest the article be created again and if someone objects then a discussion for deletion be done on it, but no way should it just be deleted out of the blue like that again. MusiMax (talk) 16:48, 21 November 2007 (UTC)

And adding to that, the new article did give references to why it was notable as well. So the argument that no references and it being not notable was mute with the new article because it did have both. MusiMax (talk) 17:20, 21 November 2007 (UTC)

  • Just because Channel Zero Inc. was deleted, that doesn't mean that everything associated with it be deleted as well. That discussion was for Channel Zero Inc., not for any of the other articles. Channel Zero was deleted but you leave the other ones alone unless a discussion is made for that specific article. All of these articles need to be put back. This is absolutely ridiculous. MusiMax (talk) 15:51, 22 November 2007 (UTC)

Message

Hi the reason why I deleted it is simply because it is not true, there is no evidence at all that any money was stolen and the user (Lanifex) is trying to find conspiracy when no conspiracy is present, I can give you more details if you want to email me at tom.stubbs@nus.org.uk I am fed up with the mis information that he's giving out. I witnessed the accounts, I know whats going on!

Inapropriate content

Hello! You recently deleted an article titled How to hack school website security blocks. The same user who created that article also created a very similar article titled The ratton password. He is editing these articles under his unregistered IP (86.141.230.124 (talk · contribs)) as well as his username Mattj5095 (talk · contribs). I placed a speedy delete tag on both articles but the second one isn't deleted yet. I also placed a warning on both talk pages of the user. I don't know if he deserves a short "cooling down" block or just a stern warning for recreating deleted material but he might turn out to be a nuissance. SWik78 (talk) 18:59, 22 November 2007 (UTC)

Block of Md.albright

That was a fast block! I was just about to do it myself! Acalamari 20:18, 22 November 2007 (UTC)

I'm glad you're settling in. :) Acalamari 20:23, 22 November 2007 (UTC)
Yep: I edit occasionally on that Wiki too. Acalamari 21:26, 22 November 2007 (UTC)

Special:Contributions/193.1.178.88

Thanks Spellcast, I got a bit confused myself :) Yeah they seemed to be cleaning up their edits. First time using TW so still getting used to it. Thanks again! Think outside the box 11:11, 23 November 2007 (UTC)

stop and desist notices

So I'm browsing an other topic & page says I've got a message (?) You were a contributor, said stop messing with the satan page, but really have no idea what you mean or if I will have this IP address again ever. (the complaint was directed to 81.129.117.15. It's probably not worth chasing every non-account IP address, I'm surprised that non-account holders can make changes to be honest. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.129.117.15 (talk) 14:41, 23 November 2007 (UTC)

It was probably someone else because it's a shared IP. And yes, IPs can also edit. The ability of anyone to edit without registering is a foundation issue. Although I wish it was different sometimes. Spellcast (talk) 16:53, 23 November 2007 (UTC)

blogspot

No, looks like a variety of "subdomains" are listed on the blacklist here, I just archived it as it was over a week old and the page was in desperate need of getting under control. Dirk is now monitoring it I think. In practice it doesn't look like anyone actually listed anything - I think the whole domain would have people screaming! If you want me to list the ones you flagged...

/thinks - yes, do you want me to bring it back and list those you mentioned - I guess we got sidetracked on to the general point and away from the specific? Let me know - cheers --Herby talk thyme 16:07, 23 November 2007 (UTC)

I have no problem listing counting-crows.blogspot.com based on that evidence - as you say it really was spammed quite a bit and that is what the list is for. It is a hard balance between putting in sites that really are quite infrequent link placers and those that are so obviously a nuisance anyone would do it.
Let me know, the crows one happily, the others if you feel strongly - your call, cheers --Herby talk thyme 16:20, 23 November 2007 (UTC)
No problem, again if you see something up & coming it can always be listed for a month say till the fuss is over, saves tedious reversions. You know where I am - cheers --Herby talk thyme 16:33, 23 November 2007 (UTC)

Re: IP hopper

Yeah; that would make sense. Or perhaps an abuse report? Either way, something has to be done, and I should have done it earlier — this one vandal has been disrupting articles for months. Extraordinary Machine (talk) 22:31, 23 November 2007 (UTC)

Regarding international charts in discography

WP policy states AfD is only conclusive as to whether or not the subject article should be deleted or kept. Per the guidelines, merge is only a recommendation, not a mandate. Actual realization of a merge, if recommended, is still discretionary.

"An AFD decision is either to 'keep' or 'delete' the article. AFD discussions which fail to reach rough consensus default to 'keep'. The AFD decision may also include a strong recommendation for an additional action such as a 'merge' or 'redirect'." --WP:GD

Note that the recommendation for additional action is optional, and constitutes no more than a "strong recommendation".

To put it precisely, you characterized it as "Result of AfD was delete, not merge." But actually, the result of the AfD was delete, not keep. The decision does not preclude merging some content.

Even a recommendation to merge is itself a recommendation to delete. But a consensus for deletion is not a recommendation not to merge.

Adding content to another article from a previously deleted atricle is consistent with policy. AfD deletion is not a lifetime ban of any and all of the content of the article. Am I wrong about the policy? Thanks for discussing. Bsherr (talk) 06:43, 24 November 2007 (UTC)

If you'd actually like to discuss content, is there a specific reason you oppose international charts in articles? I think you mentioned that it is because they comprise less than 1% of CD sales. If so, I'd be happy to provide information showing that the top five countries account for only a little over half of album sales. Other markets are more substantial than you give credit. Hope we can come to an arrangement. Bsherr (talk) 07:03, 24 November 2007 (UTC)

Requesting your expertise and Commons account

Hello, the image of the WP:HH got deleted from Commons. This image was being used in the userbox and project template.
Here it is the diff.
Another user added another image of breakdancing, but I think it was more appropriate the image that got deleted. Check it if you can do something about it. Reply here, thank you.--Tasc0 23:35, 26 November 2007 (UTC)

I've brought up the issue at the Commons help desk. Hopefully this can be sorted out. I'll keep you posted. Spellcast (talk) 07:59, 27 November 2007 (UTC)
Ok, thanks.--Tasc0 00:02, 28 November 2007 (UTC)
Any news? Can you post the link of the thread?--Tasc0 22:22, 29 November 2007 (UTC)
You can check out the thread at Help desk#Image:Breakdance-oldschool.png. Apparently the uploader was "User:Jean-no". I'm about to type up a message to him. Spellcast (talk) 22:28, 29 November 2007 (UTC)
I do not know where did Lupo get the image that was deleted was a smaller version of Image:Breakdance oldschool.jpg.
I think we can use this one now. I didn't know there was another copy of it. Tell me what you think. Ask it there, maybe.--Tasc0 04:58, 30 November 2007 (UTC)
Well Image:Breakdance oldschool.jpg is under a license that allows you modify it. So you can probably create a PNG version of it as long as you show that it came from the jpg one. Apparently the PNG format is preferred but I can't tell any difference. Spellcast (talk) 05:01, 30 November 2007 (UTC)
Because it is a drawning, not a shot. But I'm guessing you got to process the image. Because it would make no difference if I just change the file extension.
I'm going to use this image for the WP:HH-related templates. But I will wait to the thread you created, I want to see what they have to say.--Tasc0 05:38, 30 November 2007 (UTC)
If there's no response in a day, just upload your own version. Just make sure you show that it came from the JPG one otherwise it could get deleted again. Spellcast (talk) 05:40, 30 November 2007 (UTC)
Why would I upload a new version when we have this one already?--Tasc0 05:49, 30 November 2007 (UTC)
I thought you may have wanted to upload it under a PNG file because it's preferred for drawings. But it doesn't really matter, the JPG one if fine too. Spellcast (talk) 05:51, 30 November 2007 (UTC)
Ok, I added the image to Template:WikiProject_hip_hop. Would you mind adding Image:Breakdance oldschool.jpg to your Commons' watchlist? Thanks.--Tasc0 04:32, 2 December 2007 (UTC)
Sure, it's already watchlisted. Spellcast 15:22, 2 December 2007 (UTC)

<restoring indent>Hello, Spellcast. I just saw your edit to Template:WikiProject hip hop, you replaced it with the PNG version of the image. And according to this, Lupo restored the image on December 2. That's the date this discussion was taking place.
May I was why those move? Are you awared of something? Thanks in advance. Remember, reply here.--Tasc0 01:18, 12 December 2007 (UTC)

I forgot. Take a look to this--Tasc0 01:20, 12 December 2007 (UTC)
I didn't even know Lupo restored the image until today. It was deleted for not having the author, but after finding out it was by Jean-no, he restored it. Spellcast (talk) 01:35, 12 December 2007 (UTC)
Also, The Gangsta, The Killa & The Dope Dealer could be official. On Amazon, it says it was released by Priority Records. Spellcast (talk) 01:38, 12 December 2007 (UTC)
Well, how exactly did you find out the image was restored back?
Regarding the album article. How come there's no promotion what so ever and just released the album hoping everybody will buy it. I think this was released just by the label and with out advicing the group (ex)members. Just think of the fact that Mack 10 is not a member of the group anymore and the group itself it's not active since 2003.
If they're coming back, at least Ice Cube and WC, there must be some type of promotion. This is a very similar situation like the "last" album by Above the Law, which wasn't official either.--Tasc0 03:02, 12 December 2007 (UTC)
I wouldn't be surprised if the group weren't advised. But if it was released by their label, it should be considered official. Spellcast (talk) 03:12, 12 December 2007 (UTC)
You didn't say how did you find out the image in PNG version was restored.
There's also a Mack 10 compilation album, also released on the same record label and with a front cover pretty similar to the Westside Connection album. Amazon
This is clearly an attemp of the record label to earn some money, since those tracks were already recorded. I suggest you to reconsider your opinion.
By the way, I have this anonymous user who keeps chaging the name of some songs. Here he is. Do I actually gotta report him to the Noticeboard or you can handle it from here? Thank you.--Tasc0 03:24, 12 December 2007 (UTC)
I found out the PNG version was restored after logging into Commons today. And I agree the album doesn't seem too notable. There's not much you can write about it, but if it was released by their label, then it should be official. You can take it to WP:AFD if you want. And All Music Guide spells it as "G's & Loc's" and "Wish You Were Here". But you say you've got the actual album? Spellcast (talk) 03:42, 12 December 2007 (UTC)
I know what AMG says. But the back of the album it's spelled with out apostrophes. I can't post the back cover here because, like I said, it will violate the copyrights. And this issue is not a fair use. The user can't reach my by e-mail because anonymouse users don't have that right, and I'm not posting my e-mail address on Wikipedia. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Tasco 0 (talkcontribs) 03:56, 12 December 2007 (UTC)
I'll keep Nationwide Rip Ridaz watchlisted. It's too bad we can't see the back cover, but I believe you though. Spellcast (talk) 04:01, 12 December 2007 (UTC)
You can send me an e-mail here. Just tell me if you did.--Tasc0 04:05, 12 December 2007 (UTC)
Too busy with the images to reply? Lol.
So what are we doing with this user? Can you range ban that IP?--Tasc0 05:45, 12 December 2007 (UTC)
Haha yeah, I'm going through all the albums of the Wu-Tang Clan members. I'm just making sure those annoying bots don't end up deleting them. As for the user, I think he's editing in good faith. I'll still watch the article though. Spellcast (talk) 05:49, 12 December 2007 (UTC)
Actually, the bots just tag them. The admins delete them.
The user may be editing in good faith, but he's adding false information and he claimed he won't stop. The way I see it, that's a vandal.--Tasc0 06:04, 12 December 2007 (UTC)
Well he saw it was spelled that way in the music video, so he thinks it's right. Anyway, he seems to have stopped after your warning. Spellcast (talk) 06:13, 12 December 2007 (UTC)
No. He stopped editing for this day. Tomorrow he will be back at it. I have this problem for over a week. He started on December, 6. Today is 12. Check the history of both articles: Nationwide Rip Ridaz; Damu Ridas
He said he won't stop. He'll be back tomorrow and the day after, etc.--Tasc0 06:20, 12 December 2007 (UTC)
You've cited the most reliable source- the actual album. If he changes it without explaining, I'll block him. Thanks. Spellcast (talk) 06:24, 12 December 2007 (UTC)
Okay. I'll let you know... if you miss his edits. Appreciate it.--Tasc0 06:44, 12 December 2007 (UTC)
Check your watchlist. I replied to the Nationwide Rip Ridaz talk page.--Tasc0 08:07, 12 December 2007 (UTC)
Don't forget to protect Damu Ridas, and Bangin' on Wax 2... The Saga Continues, where the user's been editing also.--Tasc0 03:37, 13 December 2007 (UTC)
I'll keep an eye out, thanks. Spellcast (talk) 03:40, 13 December 2007 (UTC)

<restoring indent>Remember the picture of WC I asked you to request a free-license in your Commons talk page? Take a look to this.
What do you think? Reply here.--Tasc0 06:44, 14 December 2007 (UTC)

The Slim Thug pic is fine because it was freely released by the photographer. You can see it has "Some rights reserved." The WC pic should be ok too. Although the Flickr user has uploaded copyrighted photos, this one has metadata and the camera model is consistent with other photos she has uploaded. Spellcast (talk) 06:57, 14 December 2007 (UTC)
Ok, just making sure.--Tasc0 23:12, 14 December 2007 (UTC)

Block

"Fakeacount123 (talk • contribs) is already blocked (block log • unblock) . To change the block expiry and/or block reason, you must first unblock the user." Darn, you're too fast for me! Pedro :  Chat  14:49, 27 November 2007 (UTC)

Vandalism intervention request

Hi Spellcast, It's been the first time I have made a vandalism intervention request and I'm not very sure It worked out...the vandal remains unblocked and the article remains undeleted. Did I do something wrong? Thank you. --Varano (talk) 22:37, 27 November 2007 (UTC)

Cuold you please tell me were I should denounce such situations in the future? And besides that I belive Spanish Courts for Violence against Women should be definitively deleted for the same reasons that caused all this mess. Thanks. --Varano (talk) 22:49, 27 November 2007 (UTC)
Ok, I tried that procedure you linked me to, but obviously I did something wrong. I find it a pretty difficult deletion mechanism...or maybe it's just that I'm no used to it. Please check what needs to be fixed. Thanks. --Varano (talk) 23:15, 27 November 2007 (UTC)
You missed transcluding the page onto the daily log, which was the only major mistake. I took care of that. I took care of one other glitch also. And I left one thing that could be improved, but really doesn't matter. GRBerry 23:18, 27 November 2007 (UTC)

relisting AFDs

Hi, when you relist an AFD, like Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Hedrick Cooperative, you need to remove it from the old AFD day log, otherwise it will still show up as being unclosed for that day. I've gone ahead and fixed this one. --W.marsh 01:40, 28 November 2007 (UTC)

Will do. I'll be sure to remove it from the old log. Thanks for pointing that out. Spellcast (talk) 01:42, 28 November 2007 (UTC)

Eton College vandal

I notice that 195.195.166.31 has done it again - however, the address is assigned to Eton, and, who knows, Will Hillgarth may be a real person, even though apparently not notable enough to show up on Google... I have reverted him. Any suggestions? Jpaulm (talk) 02:24, 28 November 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for your feedback. I have raised the issue of requiring contributors to register but got shot down. However, I now get a sinking feeling every time I see a numeric IP address in my watchlist as I suspect 60-70% of such updates are vandalism. Is there a way to get some kind of survey done? Jpaulm 14:48, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

Can you send me the last version of it. I will improve it off wiki and then resubmit the article after it is properly sourced.--Vintagekits (talk) 14:40, 28 November 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for that. Was is completly devoid of references?--Vintagekits (talk) 14:56, 28 November 2007 (UTC)

Blacklist

Thanks for the additions to the blacklist - can I ask that you to ensure that you log these entries please. Moving 6 or twelve months down the line any admin coming across a request for removal may be left with no choice if the rationale for the block is unavailable. I know this only to well from experience on Meta. Thanks --Herby talk thyme 21:28, 28 November 2007 (UTC)

No problem & I'll support your actions. However I am faced with removing one at Meta because I cannot find out "why" it was blacklisted. Is all, is late :) Music works generally (currently playing Songs_For_The_Road :)) Cheers --Herby talk thyme 21:40, 28 November 2007 (UTC)

Hey, just noticed that you re-moved the article back to its lowercase "like" name. Can I ask which naming conventions you're referring to? GlassCobra 00:15, 29 November 2007 (UTC)

All official materials refer to the title of the song as "Like" with a capital L, including the picture right on the page, which is the cover of the single. Like User:Esprit15d, I would instead propose that we title the page per the name of the song. GlassCobra 01:54, 29 November 2007 (UTC)
As far as I know, "like" is not one of the ones that is applicable under this rule. See Smells Like Teen Spirit, Head Like a Hole, Smells Like Nirvana, Whatever U Like, Rock You Like a Hurricane, etc. GlassCobra 04:27, 29 November 2007 (UTC)
I'm finding it a little hard to believe that a word not explicitly included in the MoS would trump blatantly obvious precedent set by all the other articles I listed. Perhaps we could get an RFC about this? GlassCobra 04:56, 29 November 2007 (UTC)

Manuela Darling-Gansser

The article that you deleted had passed the deletion review under question of notability. Even the original deleting admin said that it was not a question of notability but one of sourcing and referencing, which the review agreed on. As stated by one of the current comments by admin Keeper | 76 that the article needed ISBN# and sourcing for it to be accepted. Once that comment was posted i did exactly that. The article is now fully referenced with secondary sources and ISBN numbers are provided as well as links to other wiki sites and categories. There have been 4 editors of the article in its one week on air. Therefore the problems of the admins proposing deletion have been rectified by both editing and the original deletion review decision. To uphold this deletion is double jeopardy! please restore the article, if there are other specific issues i will rectify them as i have made clear through my actions that i am willing to adapt the article to comply with wiki laws. --Birri85 (talk) 01:22, 29 November 2007 (UTC)

Re: Range block

There's more? That's like a /11, which isn't even possible to rangeblock because of its size. I'm going to harass some checkusers and get them to act on that one quickly. east.718 at 03:38, November 29, 2007

When you get some time can you please shunt me a list of URLs that this guy is spamming, I'm not familiar with all his accounts. east.718 at 17:34, November 29, 2007

Ahem

User talk:Spoilcast. I think blacklisting the URLs is in order if you've not done so already.--Isotope23 talk 17:39, 29 November 2007 (UTC)

Ahem 3

This headline will work just fine—as it is something I would have said anyway. I've replied on my talk page. Cheers. KnowledgeOfSelf | talk 21:57, 29 November 2007 (UTC)

I'm just checking back to see if my advice was helpful? Happy editing. KnowledgeOfSelf | talk 23:11, 29 November 2007 (UTC)
I'm glad to hear it, and that's a great idea too, I meant to mention it, keep an eye on future contribs. You may notice a few typos in my comment—I was fighting a ton of vandals, and was trying to sneak a few words in to that reply in between reverts. :) KnowledgeOfSelf | talk 23:16, 29 November 2007 (UTC)

Hip-hop image

Hi. I'm the creator of the image but I don't like it a lot actualy ! Why not using a graffiti ? 86.72.115.205 (talk) 22:40, 29 November 2007 (UTC)

I'm assuming you're User:Jean-no where I sent you a message using my IP. I actually think it's a good picture. If you can re-upload it, that'd be good. It's not that bad :) Spellcast (talk) 22:44, 29 November 2007 (UTC)
Hi. I don't come often on :en, therefore I never mind login-in properly (I even didn't notice I posted with my IP !). I can't swear you that I still have this image. Jean-no 20:21, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

Speedy deletions

Hello,

I noticed you speedily deleted the article Glued money as "patent nonsense". I hope you don't mind that I restored it because it did not seem to qualify as patent nonsense. I was able to understand the entire thing. I removed the original research and prodded it, but it was not a candidate for speedy deletion in my opinion. Cheers! --Ginkgo100talk 05:17, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

I responded to you on my talk... also, I noticed you may want to sprotect your user page! I resisted doing mine for a while, but once you get the mop, things quickly get ridiculous. --Ginkgo100talk 05:32, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

I LOVE SLEDGE HAMMERS —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.93.27.21 (talk) 15:23, 25 February 2008 (UTC)

Could you help with this one?

Hello Spellcast, I noticed that you are currently around and that you do some work on images so could you provide some assistance on the following: Wikipedia:Help_desk#Question_on_tag_for_image.. Thank you. --Kudret abiTalk 02:00, 2 December 2007 (UTC)

Hi Spellcast, I think your input was very helpful, thank you very much, take care... --Kudret abiTalk 04:52, 2 December 2007 (UTC)

For your attention

User:Mafiadollsauthor - User has only made a couple of edits and those edits have been to paste their novel onto their userpage. Would a block and deletion of user page be appropriate in this situation? ScarianTalk 00:29, 3 December 2007 (UTC)

Okay, thank you for your time. I assumed it to be a novel because of the users' edit summary. In the past, I did see one user create an account to advertise his blog on his user page and he was blocked and the page delete. But, of course, I understand that that action can't be applied to all situations. Thanks for your time! ScarianTalk 00:47, 3 December 2007 (UTC)

Nuclear vandal

Now that's one persistent sock. Maybe this needs to be taken to check user for a range block. Spellcast 02:18, 3 December 2007 (UTC)

Mayhap. He does seem to have his own little sock farm. Gscshoyru 02:43, 3 December 2007 (UTC)

Quit blocking me!

the world needs to know that nuclear power has killed 45.7 million people. You right wing extremist, you might as well give up and go home. Youve got no chance. Give up now. Ior i will report you for POV pushing.--Westinghouse 31 04:49, 3 December 2007 (UTC)

Vandal (December 2007)

yo block User:TGSNT2008 he continues to vandalize several wiki articles. he also vandalizes articles under User:PaidInFull1987 which is accussed of sock puppeting--Bren202 08:23, 3 December 2007 (UTC)

Would you like to block the puppet account and note the SSP report? - Rjd0060 02:04, 4 December 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for your help. - Rjd0060 02:13, 4 December 2007 (UTC)
Just wanted to let you know, I modified your block on User:72.33.93.177, removed the AO. I'm somewhat certain that that IP's the source of all those socks. SQLQuery me! 13:34, 4 December 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for help with WW II in Italy vandal

I've been working all day to revert vandalism by this person and you've been Johnny-on-the-spot getting his alternate IPs blocked. Thank you very much for your speedy assistance. This might drag on for a while based on how persistent this one is. Rob Banzai 02:58, 4 December 2007 (UTC)

I see you've protected this article, bravo. However, exactly the same problem is occurring in the North Africa Campaign, Western Desert Campaign, Tunisia Campaign and Italian Campaign articles. Any chance of of including these articles in your efforts? Although coming from a variety of IP addresses I'm pretty sure its the same person: there's an internal consistency and extreme persistence in the edits. It's all very tedious and wearing. Regards Stephen Kirrage talk - contribs 10:11, 4 December 2007 (UTC)

Many thanks for your help. Maybe I'll be able to spend more time now making original contributions rather than dealing with the vandalism! Stephen Kirrage talk - contribs 23:27, 4 December 2007 (UTC)

Hi. Would you also consider Military history of Italy during World War II please? Stephen Kirrage talk - contribs 12:02, 5 December 2007 (UTC)
There was vandalism, but it's not persistent enough for protection yet. You can take it to WP:RFPP is you disagree. The sock's last edit was on November 30. But I'll keep the page watchlisted just in case. Spellcast (talk) 12:10, 5 December 2007 (UTC)
Actually there was significant activity on 30 Nov but also some on 1 Dec. Then a pause but what prompted me to ask was a resumption today, 5th (probably because of lack of access to the other articles!). Still, I agree it's better to verge on the cautious so am happy to wait and see for a bit. Stephen Kirrage talk - contribs 12:23, 5 December 2007 (UTC)

There's also a pretty consistent sock attack on East African Campaign. Stephen Kirrage talk - contribs 01:43, 6 December 2007 (UTC)

Thanks again for your help. Stephen Kirrage talk - contribs 09:19, 6 December 2007 (UTC)

Re: Album covers

Hello Spellcast, I use Macromedia Fireworks MX from 2002. Daniil Maslyuk (talk) 13:51, 6 December 2007 (UTC)

Yeah you should try it. Honestly I have not dealt with the programs you mentioned, but Fireworks allows user set quality (I usually set 90 out of 100) and is very user-friendly. Daniil Maslyuk (talk) 14:40, 6 December 2007 (UTC)
100 is of much bigger size than 90, although visually the difference is hardly noticeable. Hey, may I know where you are from and how old you are? My guess is that you are from United States and about twenty, am I right? Daniil Maslyuk (talk) 15:17, 6 December 2007 (UTC)
Hey could you please delete all old revisions of Image:8milecover.jpg? Thanks! Daniil Maslyuk (talk) 06:09, 11 December 2007 (UTC)
Could you please also take care of Image:JayZ American Gangster Cover.jpg? Thanks. Daniil Maslyuk (talk) 05:03, 16 December 2007 (UTC)
Your argument does make sense, but some covers just aren't available without a Parental Advisory sticker, and I'd like to somehow keep everything standardized. So if an album has explicit lyrics, that should be represented on the cover, if not then not. Daniil Maslyuk (talk) 01:39, 17 December 2007 (UTC)
Please do so if you have free time, thanks! Daniil Maslyuk (talk) 07:35, 17 December 2007 (UTC)

Re: Ballin35

Thanks! I was having a nightmare keeping up on James Simmons (poet). Oh, for me to have admin powers.... might have saved me a bit of work (grin). StephenBuxton (talk) 17:56, 6 December 2007 (UTC)

Thanks

...for the vandalims revert on my user page. Jauerback (talk) 19:15, 6 December 2007 (UTC)

WP:LOTD

You are the nominator of a WP:FL that was promoted in the last month. I am inviting you to participate in nominations and voting in a List of the Day experiment I am conducting at WP:LOTD.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTD) 23:54, 10 December 2007 (UTC)

This has no notice on it as to why it is semi-protected. Also, I cannot edit it to make alterations. Can you please unsemi-protect this article? - 211.30.72.60 (talk) 03:16, 11 December 2007 (UTC)

Cheers :-) 211.30.248.214 (talk) 12:29, 12 December 2007 (UTC)

Your deletion of Image:RA1-nukelaunch.JPG

Hi! Just saw you deleted this image. I believe that you've made an error, because this image was made by me and released under a free lisence. Please tell me why you have done this. Thank you.-- Vintei  talk  20:54, 11 December 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for the note. Sorry, somehow I honestly missed it the first time. I thought someone changed it just because they didn't like it, but if those are the rules then I must accept them. Question though: then why *NSYNC's article still has its asterisk, which is clearly artistic as well?

My sentiments exactly

You beat me to this by 30 seconds! Today being my second day as an admin, I am glad to see I making good calls. Here is the (edit conflict) summary I would given: "declined 162.39.128.70, IP stopped editing one minute after the first warning was issued." Thanks, --Kralizec! (talk) 17:08, 13 December 2007 (UTC)

Not sure if you are a member of WikiProject user warnings, but we recently learned that you can automatically add your signature to the block templates by putting "|sig=y" at the end like this: {{subst:Uw-vblock|time=length of block|sig=y}} . Just an FYI in case you did not already know.  :-) --Kralizec! (talk) 17:32, 13 December 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/50 Cent discography--Shadyaftrmathgunit (talk) 20:08, 13 December 2007 (UTC)

I remade the Ca$hville Records article.--Shadyaftrmathgunit (talk) 23:53, 13 December 2007 (UTC)

True Blue editing

Self-blogs? How are those self-blogs? They are reliable sources and justify the existence of the articles. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Hiphophead88 (talkcontribs) 02:14, 14 December 2007 (UTC)

The blogs are independent of True Blue, but the Grand Rapids Press recently interviewed him and once the article has been published, I'll denote those as sources, as well. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Hiphophead88 (talkcontribs) 02:31, 14 December 2007 (UTC)

User:Abbie15

Per yuor comments as User talk:Abbie15, I thought you should review these diffs [2] . Thanks. Mbisanz (talk) 17:47, 14 December 2007 (UTC)

Album cover uploads

Hey spellcast, what happened so you only updated my album cover uploads to new version and adding fair use. I can find plenty others which you have not added fair use and such for. Flesh-n-Bone 13:34, 15 December 2007 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free media (Image:HateThatILoveYouCover.PNG)

Thanks for uploading Image:HateThatILoveYouCover.PNG. The media description page currently specifies that it is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, it is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the media was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that media for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).

If you have uploaded other unlicensed media, please check whether they're used in any articles or not. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that all non-free media not used in any articles will be deleted after seven days, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. BetacommandBot (talk) 20:21, 15 December 2007 (UTC)

Sorry

Oh sorry, ummm, can u make it smaller for me, cause i don't have the time at the moment. Thanks! BatterBean (talk) 04:34, 16 December 2007 (UTC)

Reverting of my page

Thanks so much for reverting the vandalism on my page!Here,i'll award you some twizzlers..