User talk:Useight/Archive9

Question[edit]

Thanks for getting back to me. Fighting vandalism is something which I am quite keen to get into, but vandals could be operating literally anywhere. Do you have any tips on where I should start?

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Revert thanks[edit]

Thanks for the quick revert on my page.--RyRy5 (talk ♠ copy-edit) 19:35, 24 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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I've added a scrollbar to your userpage. How is it?--RyRy5 (talk ♠ copy-edit) 19:45, 24 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Done --RyRy5 (talk ♠ copy-edit) 19:49, 24 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Why is requesting to be an admin so hard?[edit]

I try my best to answer the questions and write more than the last requests. Jet (talk) 21:08, 24 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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LoCE request[edit]

Hello there! I know you have been telling me to get active in other areas of the English Wikipedia, so I decided to tackle one of the copyediting requests listed on the Requests page of the League of CopyEditors. It took me 11 edits to complete the copyedit, which also means that I covered one of the other things that you were telling me to fix on my coaching page. Cheers, Razor flame 00:54, 25 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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my RfA - Ta![edit]

Re: WP:HAU[edit]

Bother me again? Nobody has ever contacted me about the matter before! I have added my specialist areas (the green ticks) if that is what you mean by 'update my entry'. If more is required of me, don't hesitate to give me another nudge = ). Thanks for notifying me...--Cameron (T|C) 16:24, 25 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Coaching page[edit]

I've left you some questions on the admin coaching page.

Also, I've approached User:Wisdom89 and asked if he would like to co-coach me. Are you alright with this? Cheers, Razor flame 19:09, 25 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry to jump on, but User:Wisdom89 isn't an admin. Therefore, he can't coach you. Sorry.--RyRy5 (talk) 19:12, 25 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Say what?!? Oh my god! I thought he was an administrator! Razor flame 19:18, 25 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I thought the same thing until I saw him at WP:RFA. He withdrew his RfA. -- RyRy5 (talk) 19:21, 25 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

When was his last RfA, because I just asked if I could nominate him...Razor flame 19:21, 25 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

There is no requirement as to who can/cannot be an admin coach... a non-admin could be an admin coach, but generally it isn't seen. I mean, if SandyGeorgia were to offer to be a coach who would turn her down?Balloonman (talk) 19:24, 25 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for bringing up a good point. I will re-extend my offer again. Cheers, Razor flame 19:28, 25 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for clarifying. Razorflame, his last RfA was about a month ago.--RyRy5 (talk) 19:29, 25 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I'll strike out my request to nominate him then. Cheers, Razor flame 19:30, 25 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hey guys! Razorflame, I responded at my talk page. Wisdom89 _{(_T / ^C)} 19:39, 25 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Useight, while I won't formally dub myself a "co-coach", I would have no qualms with dropping in a few comments here and there if that is ok with you. If so, just drop me the link to the coaching page. Wisdom89 _{(_T / ^C)} 19:40, 25 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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I've replied to what you've written on the coaching page. Razor flame 21:07, 25 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Admins unblocking themselves[edit]

Admins can unblock themselves, right? --RyRy5 (talk) 03:28, 26 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, they can. Razor flame 03:29, 26 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Thanks Useight. I was curious.--RyRy5 (talk) 05:11, 26 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Re: WP:HAU[edit]

Done. Thanks Useight. -- FayssalF - ^{Wiki me up®} 16:42, 26 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Re: Editor review[edit]

Thank you for your comments. Feel free to do a deeper dive into my contribs if you have the time, but it's probably not necessary at present. cheers, xenocidic ( talk ¿ review ) 17:59, 26 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

WP HAU update?[edit]

? I wasn't aware I needed to update anything. I put a wikibreak notice on my talk. Am I missing something? _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 18:49, 26 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Got it! I mistakenly assumed that someone else had to declare experience in a given category, just as someone updated my admin standing. I'm off to update myself at the moment. Thanks for clarifying :) _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 19:46, 26 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Renovation[edit]

Done. I hope you like it. If you have any comments, just tell me. Thanks. -- RyRy5 (talk) 10:13, 27 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Um, I don't think I can add 3 of those boxes alined. Do you mind clarifying a little. Thanks. --RyRy5 (talk) 23:56, 27 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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I think I fixed what you wanted me to. Also, do you mentoring me at User talk:Steve Crossin? Just look at the post I left at the bottom and I think you know what to do from there.--RyRy5 (talk) 00:13, 28 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Question[edit]

Where would be a good place to let people know that I am willing to give copyedits out to any article that people would like me to copyedit? Cheers, Razor flame 16:20, 27 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Find anything yet? I was thinking about possibly posting it onto the Wikipedia:Village pump, but it might be against the rules there to do so...cheers, Razor flame 19:39, 27 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry to be one of those talk page stalkers, but wouldn't joining up with the league of copy-editors be a good idea? (Though I hear they're somewhat defunct). xenocidic ( talk ¿ review ) 19:43, 27 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

The FA Team might be a place to go.Balloonman (talk) 19:48, 27 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

To xenodic: I already am a member of the league of copyeditors. What I was wanting was to do copyediting on-demand. Cheers, Razor flame 19:49, 27 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Copyediting[edit]

If you have any articles that you would like me to copyedit, feel free to ask me on my talk page. Cheers, Razor flame 16:21, 27 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Other edits.[edit]

Hi mate, just trying to work out where to start editing but can't really decide. Any suggestions? Prima Facist (talk) 16:53, 27 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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WP:NAC[edit]

Do you think it would be good to close Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Sarajevo International School? Please copy this comment and your reply on Steve's talk page.--RyRy5 (talk) 01:13, 28 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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This comment you don't have to add to Steve's talk page. Is that all for your user page design? --RyRy5 (talk) 01:31, 28 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Thanks. If you need any further help, feel free to ask. --RyRy (talk) 01:38, 28 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

How about Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/The Lie: Evolution? --RyRy5 (talk) 03:30, 28 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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No, that was the right place. I left another comment.--RyRy5 (talk) 03:39, 28 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Replied at User talk:Steve Crossin. --RyRy5 (talk) 04:09, 28 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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WP:CHU[edit]

Thanks for your ongoing help with rename requests. Quick point re: this comment. The mediawiki software does not allow non-admin users to create usernames that are very similar to existing ones, so as to guard against impersonation. That includes minor spelling differences and alternative capitalisations. It therefore isn't possible for these users to just create an account and they are routinely renamed regardless of edits. WjBscribe 07:07, 28 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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HAU[edit]

Does WP:HAU have any criteria other than editcount? I've noticed that you've one editor on there who's just come off an indefblock for abusive sockpuppetry (I haven't looked over the whole list, so there may well be others). AGF and all that, but it seems to me that pointing a new user towards some of these users would likely do more harm than help. — iridescent 21:18, 28 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Dvira Ovadia[edit]

Did I !vote correctly in the above article? Users started agreeeing with me but I would like your opinion on it. Thanks. --RyRy5 (talk) 06:51, 29 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I know that you didn't actually ask me, but I'll just give my two cents anyway : ). I think your comment was made in good faith and in the spirit of Wikipedia. It's especially noble to want to give an article a chance. One piece of advice though. Before voting "keep", it might have been prudent at the time to try and locate reliable sources through books, scholar and news through google first. Other than that, not bad at all. Wisdom89 _{(_T / ^C)} 07:34, 29 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Usually, I do add external links to google finds. Thanks Wisdom. Useight, feel free to comment also.--RyRy5 (talk) 07:37, 29 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I have to agree with Wisdom here. Look for the sources yourself before !voting keep or delete. Steve Crossin (talk) (review) 09:13, 29 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. I'll do that next time. --RyRy5 (talk) 09:18, 29 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Thanks, Useight!. :) --RyRy5 (talk) 23:51, 29 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

89 days?[edit]

You couldn't have waited one more? sheesh - are you open to recall? ;> xenocidic (talk) 15:47, 29 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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wow, no RFA's running? people must have been x-mas shopping. xenocidic (talk) 15:54, 29 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Content dispute at Ash Ketchum[edit]

Hi, Useight. I know you are involved with the content dispute about whether the article Ash Ketchum should list Ash's active roster of Pokemon (please see Talk:Ash Ketchum.) It seems that the anons that reply there give no reason as to why the section should remain other than "everyone wants it to stay" and "your the only one reverting it, Artichoker". I am glad that you had it semi-protected, however, it seems that this did not work, as a user with a registered account (User:Soccerguy1039) continually reverts my edits. I would continue to revert him, but I fear I would break the 3-revert rule. Can you please help me deal with this?

Also, I believe this user may be 67.174.128.249, as once the page was semi-protected he immediately jumped in and started reverting my edits. He also has plenty of warnings, and I was wondering if any action should be taken against him.

Again, I am new at this sort of thing, and I am sorry if some of my actions have been inappropriate. Can you please help me deal with this?

Thank you so much. Artichoker (Discussion) 00:35, 30 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia:WikiProject Pokemon[edit]

I see your part of the project. I recently joined the project. I was and may be still be a fan of it. Is there any place to start? I'm not entirely aware of the project yet. Also, may I ask why you joined the project? --RyRy5 (talk) 00:47, 30 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Yes, I noticed you were dealing with Ash Ketchum. Well, it would be a good idea to add some articles to my watchlist, more specifically articles very common to kids like pikachu. Comments? --RyRy5 (talk) 01:13, 30 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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They have been added to my watchlist. As a semi-former pokemon fan, I suggest watching articles like Misty (pokemon). And as a semi-former pokemon gamer, (totally un-wikipedia related) I suggest getting Pokemon Diamond and Pearl and probably Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness for Nintendo DS. I just noticed that the Mystery Dungeon article needs a lot of improving and copyediting. I can start there.--RyRy5 (talk) 01:30, 30 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I didn't expect that Razorflame would be a fan. Well, you never know everything about a user. I might as well tell you I am a Nintendo fan also, but I don't play very often anymore. Wikipedia seems like a good place to be. --RyRy5 (talk) 01:56, 30 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

what now, my wise friend?[edit]

So, I've finally finished my first article (the J.D.) and got my first barn star. (Well, actually Petrini's was my first article, but it's still not complete). Yes, I know, it's been months, and you may have even forgot me, but the article required a ton of library research and a re-drafting from scratch. Right now I'm cleaning up the citations, so that they all follow the same format. I'd like the article to be as perfect as possible. Where is the best place to find a checklist for making the perfect (or at least very excellent) article? What's the best way of soliciting nominations for awards or ratings? After browsing the article, what tutorials or articles do you think might improve my editing skills? Thanks so much! Zoticogrillo (talk) 20:29, 30 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Desysop[edit]

Hello, Useight. I guess my birthday is at a stop for now and I have a question. When are situations when admins are desysoped? -- RyRy5 (talk) 00:40, 31 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

All the various de-sysoppings and the situation are listed at WP:DESYSOP. And there are many reasons, I think most are ArbCom rulings after a dispute. Calvin 1998 ^(t-c) 00:47, 31 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

And looking at the bottom of that page, looks like it's either 1.)Voluntary 2.)ArbCom ruling 3.)Sometime other than ArbCom during dispute resolution 4.)Via the recall process (but I don't think anyone's every been de-sysopped by that yet...) and 5.)Jimbo. Calvin 1998 ^(t-c) 00:50, 31 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

#4 technically falls under voluntary, as the recall process is totally optional, and in the end, the sysop has to request desysopping from the stewards themselves with the recall process. -- Cobi^(t|c|b) 01:14, 31 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks everyone. I would specifically like to know if you would be de-sysoped if you misused the tools a few times such as blocking a wrong user, protecting the wrong page, deleting the wrong page, a misunderstanding of a "delete" close at WP:AfD, etc. -- RyRy5 (talk) 01:17, 31 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Re Calvin 1998 on #4: Navou/Mercury/NonvocalScream has been recalled. Nousernamesleft^{copper, not wood} 01:44, 31 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Well, unless you really got Jimbo mad, or did something really bad (enough to warrant an ArbCom case), not likely. Unless you had very, very lenient recall standards, and stuck to them. -- Cobi^(t|c|b) 02:12, 31 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Or you were "emergency desysopped" for deleting the main page, or blocking Jimbo ... though that would have to be formalized. -- Cobi^(t|c|b) 02:13, 31 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I agree. Deleting the mainpage would be pretty tragic due to many, many people visiting wikipedia and then, nothing. Blocking Jimbo? That's pretty serious too but not as serious as deleting the mainpage. Well, thanks for the help everyone. -- RyRy5 (talk) 05:55, 31 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Thanks, Useight. I already read WP:DESYSOP earlier. Well, I'm just reading the signpost. Is it good/useful reading the Wikipedia Signpost? --RyRy5 (talk) 07:59, 31 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Re:Signpost[edit]

I don't know, really. I'm just looking around wikipedia. It's big you know. ;) It's 1:11 am here in Nevada. Is there a reason why your asking? Also, why are you up this late? And if you have the time, do you mind answering the post I left Steve at the bottom of his talkpage? Thanks. -- RyRy5 (talk) 08:13, 31 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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I see. Well, sometimes when I'm not all that tired at night, I just revert vandalism, copyedit articles, and assess articles. Well, I guess I will go to sleep soon. Busy birthday for me. I ate at a chinese restaurant (note that I am not chinese) and bought fish. When I saw the price, who knew that 3 pound, black fish costs $92, along with the rest of the food, $161.80. Hehe. Well, g'night. :) -- RyRy5 (talk) 08:29, 31 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Vandalism?[edit]

I noticed on my watchlist that an IP added false info to Camp Rock. I reverted the IPs edit but I don't know what to warn the IP with. I suppose {{subst:uw-test}} would do? -- RyRy5 (talk) 18:59, 31 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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All done. Thanks. Oh, I was wondering how you pronounce your user name. I say it as "Use-sight". How do you say it? -- RyRy5 (talk) 19:08, 31 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I always thought it was "you-ess-eight". Please don't disillusion me. — iridescent 19:29, 31 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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That's a nice story. Us-eight. Alhough, I like "Use-sight" also. Well, at least I know now. I might was well tell my username story. Well, as you probably know already, my name is Ryan, and my username is RyRy5. It all started when my friend, User:Chrisy5, called me "El Ryry" (I'm not mexican, he probably made it up out of nowhere). He kept on calling me that everyday I see him. I then thought that "RyRy" would be a good user name. But I also wanted to add my lucky number in my username, "5". And that's how it all started. I don't know if her article is created yet, but Ellie Smith, called me RyRy a few months later. I then thought my username is perfect the way it is. -- RyRy5 (talk) 20:18, 31 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Content dispute at Glitch City[edit]

Someone continues to add back deleted content to the Glitch City article (which is a bug in the Red and Blue Pokemon games.) Can you help me sort this out. Additional discussion can be found here: Talk:Pokémon Red and Blue#Glitch City. Thank you. Artichoker (talk) 01:24, 1 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Re:[edit]

I got your message and am waiting for a post to the page that we talked about in our message. Cheers, Razor flame 03:11, 1 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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I've fully answered all 4 questions now. Cheers, Razor flame 18:03, 1 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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I've replied to both comments you left. Cheers, Razor flame 21:20, 1 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Adoption[edit]

Hi there. Do you think that I am ready to have completed the adoption from you (adoption, not AC)? Cheers, Razor flame 03:14, 1 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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My new wiki[edit]

Do you mind giving me your opinions on Wikirights? You should state them on my talk page at that wiki rather than here. --RyRy5 (talk) 02:45, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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CSD[edit]

See here. I found that it's recreation of Jezreel Veradio, which was protected because of repeated recreation of something deleted due to A7. hoax. Enigma ^message 04:02, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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List of Pokemon obtained by Main Characters[edit]

It has come to my attention that someone has created List of Pokemon obtained by Main Characters. You will quickly see that this article has no encyclopedic value, and is mainly a bunch of cruft. Should I nominate it for AfD, or are there grounds for even a speedy deletion?

Thanks. Artichoker (talk) 14:47, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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I have nominated it for deletion. The entry can be found here. Artichoker (talk) 15:09, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

comment on your comment on.....[edit]

hee....well....I wasn't intending to assume any bad faith on your part regarding participation, your comment just struck me. There however have been a number of really unpleasant things said in dihydrogen's rfa to have everyone second guessing themselves. off topic....do you know anything about how to sort the wheat of festival reviews from the chaff of most google searches? this is in relation to DjangoFest. --Rocksanddirt (talk) 05:39, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Thanks! --Rocksanddirt (talk) 05:48, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bot.[edit]

Hehe, blocked for editing too much... I hope that doesn't happen to me. ;) I'll just wait for the patch; thanks for informing me. · AndonicO ^Engage. 18:13, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Not to mention Bearcat (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA). ;) · AndonicO ^Engage. 22:33, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Reply[edit]

I've answered your newest set of questions that you asked me on my coaching page. I also answered the HAU question on my talk page. Cheers, Razor flame 20:24, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Re:HAU bot[edit]

Hi. Hmm, why would a bot be blocked for making constant edits? Does it lag the server database or something? I'm not quite sure I understand the rationale, a lot of bots have hundreds of thousand or even millions of edits, and some users have more than 100,000 edits. Or does it flood recent changes or something? Is there a post at AN or ANI regarding this? For now, I'll just remove the bot status from my userpage, and I'll see if Hersfold's template might work. For now, I'm using an online/offline thing that I update constantly, I've so far made about 250 edits to that, hope that isn't a problem. Thanks. ~A H 1^(TCU) 20:26, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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The interval for the bot was way too short. After 15 minutes of no activity it would mark you offline and record your last edit. I know it would always mark me offline when I was still around. xenocidic ( talk ¿ listen ) 20:28, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Was this bot approved for use beforehand as a replacement for the original statusbot? If so, does an administrator have the right to block it indefinitely like that without warning? This is the part of Wiki where my experience does not lie. Wisdom89 _{(_T / ^C)} 20:30, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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It wasn't blocked by an admin, it was blocked by the dev/sysadmin team - which I gather can overrule a BAG approval...? xenocidic ( talk ¿ listen ) 22:14, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Wow that's kinda harsh, it was blocked for making too many edits? Surely cluebot has accumulated many more? ——Ryan | t • c 22:53, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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It seems they've made their decision based on their judgment about the relative utility of the edits. A comparison to ClueBot isn't really valid. xenocidic ( talk ¿ listen ) 23:02, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clarify[edit]

I was wondering what you meant by this. Thanks. -- RyRy5 (talk) 22:40, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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I was wondering what you meant. Thanks. Also, on Wikirights, User:AndonicO said that checkuser shouldn't be used. There's more info on my Wikirights talk page. Do you mind stating your opinion? --RyRy5 (talk) 22:51, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Special:Contributions/RyRy5[edit]

Steve seems to be inactive at the moment. Could you check my recent reverts? You should see a big line of reverts and warnings in my contributions earlier today (UTC). -- RyRy5 (talk) 23:27, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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That's nice to hear I guess. And to me, I thought the IP was adding false info to the article. Funny how there was vandalism right after the revert I did. I reverted it just now. BTW, I don't think I want rollback anymore. I've already got into lots of trouble with it and why take the risk again? Most likely, I won't ask for it again. But I am feeling more confident in my reverts. -- RyRy5 (talk) 23:43, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

BTW, should this be split into another article? --RyRy5 (talk) 00:03, 4 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Re[edit]

I've replied to the new questions that you posted onto my coaching page. Cheers, Razor flame 01:44, 4 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Reply[edit]

I've replied on my talk page to the editing pace note, and I asked 2 questions on the coaching page. Cheers, Razor flame 02:17, 4 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Checking my reverts[edit]

Feel like tackling the immense task of checking my reverts? I am pretty sure that all of the mistakes that I have made, I have fixed almost instantaneously, and that all the rest of the reverts that I have made were good reverts. I would like a second opinion, though. Thanks for the help! Cheers, Razor flame 02:19, 4 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Thanks =)[edit]

You weren't my first congratulator but you were my first supporter and I thank you kindly for that! I've learned a lot watching you and I hope to learn more. Check out my RFA in-depth analysis at User talk:Xenocidic/RFA, I'm seeking community input on a number of issues. Some templated RFA spam is below for you ;> xenocidic (talk) 02:27, 4 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

templated rfa thank-spam

Thank you for your support

I would like to thank the community for placing their trust in me during my recent request for adminship, which passed 72 13 2 . Rest assured, I have read each comment thoroughly and will be addressing the various concerns raised as I step cautiously into my new role as janitor. In particular, I would like to thank Balloonman for putting so much time into reviewing my contributions and writing such a thoughtful nomination statement after knowing me for only a brief period of time (and for convincing me that I was ready to take up the mop now, rather than go through admin coaching).

To my fellow admins - please let me know right away if I ever take any mis-steps with my new tools. Should I make a mistake, and you reverse the action, I will not consider it to be wheel-warring (but please tell me so I can understand what I did wrong).

To everyone - please feel free to slap me around a bit if I ever lose sight of the core philosophy of Wikipedia as I understand it - the advancement of knowledge through the processes of mutual understanding and respect. As always, feel free to drop by my talk page if I can be of any assistance. =)

Sincerely,

~xenocidic, 01:04, 4 June 2008 (UTC)

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Thanks for pointing that out! xenocidic (talk) 02:37, 4 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

A review[edit]

Hello, Useight. Since your my adopter, I thought you should see this. Thanks, RyRy5 (talk) 22:46, 4 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Hi there[edit]

Hi there! I just asked Ryan Post if I could co-nominate User:Cometstyles. Do you think you could tell me what I should try to get across in my co-nom if I am allowed to co-nom? Thanks, Razor flame 01:50, 5 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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AfD closures[edit]

I closed some AfDs earlier. Do you mind checking them? None of them were reverted. Their right on top of my contributions.--RyRy5 (talk) 04:11, 5 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Butting in here: They look good to me. Non-admin AfD closure is pretty basic. All fit the criteria. The only question is how long to wait before closing. Enigma ^message 04:22, 5 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I usually wait 5 or more days. Well, thanks Enigmaman, Useight can comment too. Oh, how was your RfA Enigma? --RyRy5 (talk) 04:25, 5 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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I can't comment on that. Enigma ^message 04:28, 5 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I was just making sure. Thanks Useight.--RyRy5 (talk) 04:35, 5 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

MfD closure that needs doing. Enigma ^message 05:50, 5 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

That's a tough call :) Wisdom89 _{(_T / ^C)} 05:54, 5 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

BAG MFD[edit]

I'd prefer it remain open, as it is a valid request and the last MFD was snowed, but problems and complaints have remained. Having a fully run MFD would serve as an important precedent. MBisanz ^talk 06:32, 5 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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The precedent I'm going for is that the community does not want BAG dissolved and my logical extension, rejects the method of BOT approval that involves no group oversight. MBisanz ^talk 06:42, 5 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Responded on my talk. SQL ^{Query me!} 06:35, 5 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

(ec)I really don't understand why problems and complaints have to be addressed via an MfD. Starting an XfD on things you don't like should be discouraged, and these kinds of things should be SNOW-closed. There are issues that some people have with the way BAG currently operates, but I submit that there are better forums for dealing with said issues. Enigma ^message 06:36, 5 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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WP:DYK nom of Pete Smith (baseball)[edit]

I'm planning to nominate the article above for DYK. What do you think? --RyRy5 (talk) 06:55, 5 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Ryan, administrators have been instructed on the DYK talk page to not accept Dyk noms from you, due to the copyvio issues. I`d suggest asking on AN. Steve Crossin (talk)(email) 07:06, 5 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

(ec) :Um, you may want to read this. Hehe. What should me/you do about it? --RyRy5 (talk) 07:08, 5 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, Steve answered it. Is that what you think Useight? --RyRy5 (talk) 07:09, 5 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here

Well, I highly doubt it's a copyvio. When i wrote it, I focused on my own words, not others. I think I will submit it. I'll tell Steve just to let him know what he thinks. --RyRy5 (talk) 07:20, 5 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Sprotect on Diego Velázquez[edit]

Hi, can you sprotect Diego Velázquez for 24 hours? It is linked to from Google's logo for today and I would prefer that I don't have to watch it until my request at WP:RPP is seen... Gary King (talk) 01:07, 6 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here

My telepathy powers usually serve me well, but this time, I used Recent Changes and I recognized your username. Oh, and my talk page is getting vandalized now after reverting vandalism from that article :) Gary King (talk) 01:15, 6 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here

Heh, check the last few messages on my talk... Gary King (talk) 01:21, 6 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here

Reply to your question[edit]

I'm not sure if you have my talk page watchlisted, so I thought it would be a good idea to copy/paste my answer here, as well.

From my page:

Thanks for the question, it is certainly a legitimate one. Since I originally wrote that list, I have reconsidered my position, recognizing that there are roles in the administrative world that don't necessarily involve "editing," in the purest sense. While it is important for a potential candidate to understand what goes into the editing process, I am much more comfortable with someone who has been around the project long enough to have an understanding of policy and be able to relate that policy to the administrative tasks. I have not gotten around to doing it yet, but it has been my intention to change my original 2K number to 1K and focus more on the understanding of policy, as well as knowing when to invoke IAR.

Thanks again for the question. Please do not hesitate, should you have any more! Regards, --InDeBiz1 Review me! | Talk to me! 02:39, 6 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here

Doesn't look promising at the start, does it? :) If nothing else, I certainly will know where the community feels that I need to improve, at the end of things! Regards, --InDeBiz1 Review me! | Talk to me! 03:32, 6 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here

I think where I'm going to get Wiki-killed is the "legal threat" that was raised. While I can certainly understand how that comment could be taken as such, it was certainly not my intention and the comment was made more out of frustration over having had to revert that particular edit a good two-dozen or so (if not more) times to that point. I really only wanted to make the C&D point so that (hopefully) the user would finally "get it," but I suppose even that could have been taken as a threat. *sigh* 'Tis a learning experience, I suppose. Regards, --InDeBiz1 03:51, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

My reply here

My RfA[edit]

Hello, Useight, and thank you for your recent participation in my RfA, which was closed per WP:NOTNOW after reaching a vote tally of 5/15/2. While I am disappointed in the outcome, I understand that it - as well as the comments left by yourself and others - was in the best interests of Wikipedia at this time. I plan to take everything that was written to heart and improve myself here on Wikipedia with a goal of perhaps accepting a nomination again in the future, should someone choose to nominate me. As a way of gathering further feedback, I have created a page in my user space for other editors to leave comments about things that they might have observed during my RfA and to continue my "education process," as it may be considered. If you would like to contribute to that page, it may be found here. Again, thank you for participating and I appreciate your comments! --InDeBiz1 (talk) 17:51, 6 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

how address editing skirmish?[edit]

There is an editor who keeps removing cited material and inserting non-factual information in the J.D. article. This editor always tries to make the same changes to the same sections (or nearly identical changes). How should I address this issue? As you can see on the page, I've explained the problems with the edits in the editing comments, have explained the problems in detail on the talk page (to which the editor has not responded), and have invited the editor to discuss on the talk page. This is especially concerning to me because I want the article to receive a favorable GA review, which cannot be done if there is a perceived editing war. Zoticogrillo (talk) 18:09, 6 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My replies here and here

Thank you very much. If the block has no effect, should the next step be a RfC, mediation, arbitration? Zoticogrillo (talk) 04:10, 7 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here

Your RFB[edit]

As you probably already know, I've left an additional question at your RFB. Good luck, Malinaccier (talk) 22:01, 6 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here

Thank you for the reply and answer. I left a further question. Malinaccier (talk) 22:21, 6 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My "speedy keep" closure[edit]

Do you think I closed this correctly? Oh, and I supported your WP:RFB. ;) --RyRy5 (talk) 22:16, 6 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here

I think I'm feeling more comfortable in closing afds. Do I always have to tell you or Steve to review my closures if I know their okay?--RyRy5 (talk) 22:20, 6 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I was wondering if you saw the above comment and if you thought I should close this.--RyRy5 (talk) 01:28, 7 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here

Okay. Thanks Useight. And if I am wondering if I should close an AfD or not, then I will ask Steve, you, or another person who is experienced in AfDs. If I know a close is going to be a correct closure, then I will most likely not ask. Thanks again.--RyRy5 (talk) 01:38, 7 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

You know I love you, but...[edit]

Your RFB is very very unlikely to pass. You are a great admins, a solid contributor to Wikipedia, but the "crat" critera (right or wrong) are playing against you. I suggest withdrawing at this point, but do as you wish. Cheers, and happy editing, Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 22:35, 6 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Let's see how it plays out. I've seen how RfB's work, they're rocky, they're rigorous, and the criteria can be stringent. The whole one year minimum always irked me, but it may cause a plethora of opposition. However, Useight has other admirable qualities that make for a good crat. Useight is hard as nails, I'd like to see (for myself, and for him) how this pans out. Wisdom89 _{(_T / ^C)} 22:55, 6 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here

I agree Wisdom, and I hold Useight in the highest respect. A good wikidian, an excellent admin. I'm not convinced, however, of his ability to be a good 'crat, hence my oppose. Sorry, not trying to burn bridges, just being honest. Offline for 12-14 hours.. Good night! Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 23:01, 6 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here

RfB question[edit]

Hi Useight, I've asked a question on your RfB. Hopefully it's a nice easy one for you, but at the same time, it's important to me. Best wishes. Acalamari 01:44, 8 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here

Thank you for the response. Now see this. :) Hope you had a good time in the good weather. Best wishes. Acalamari 02:56, 8 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

RfB discussion thread[edit]

I think I may have read this wrong, I don't know, but I'll give an extract of the comment you posted on your RfB that I feel I should express concern over:

"I don't think I can give an answer that satisfies everyone; in a seemingly conflict of interest, five of my eight opposes here supported DHMO's RFA (and two others initially supported before striking it). I hope that's not the only reason, as I'm assuming good faith, but would I have more support if I said I'd have closed that contentious RFA as successful?"

Are you suggesting that 'we' have opposed your RfB because you would have closed the DHMOs RfA as 'no consensus'? If so, I find that statement flawed in a way that is inexplicable. Rudget (Help?) 11:24, 8 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here

That has given me pause for thought, so to speak. Watch for updates in your RfB. Rudget (Help?) 17:28, 8 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My Rfa[edit]

Thanks, Useight, for participating in my recent RfA, which recently passed with 81 support and 1 neutral !votes. I appreciate all the support and constructive criticism offered in my RfA and I thank you for taking the time to !vote in my nomination. I feel so honoured to be trusted by so many of you and please, if you have any advice, comments or complaints about my actions as an administrator, leave a note on my talk page.

I would also like to thank Acalamari, Rlevse and Nishkid64, for their nomination statements.
Thank you again.
AngelOfSadness talk 23:18, 8 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Your reply here[edit]

Yep, it started getting to be a hassle to copy the entire reply. If only there were an easier way to do either method! cheers, xenocidic (talk) 00:52, 9 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Every tried an auto archiver? I'm curious how it handles the lack of timestamp on the "My reply here" threads. xenocidic (talk) 14:10, 12 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here

Re:RfB[edit]

My comment's spirit was that evidence should be provided in the AfD - if you read my other two comments, that should have been evident. I wanted evidence to be provided in the AfD, which implied that I wanted it to stay open. Secondly, I don't think you still even understand the situation - removing of perfectly civil comments from your talkpage just because they reflect unfavorably on you is... well, I'll let you decide that for yourself. Nousernamesleft^{copper, not wood} 01:09, 9 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here

I didn't say he was violating a policy or guideline; it was simply something unethical to do. Nousernamesleft^{copper, not wood} 01:22, 9 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here

Same. Nousernamesleft^{copper, not wood} 01:40, 9 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thank[edit]

Thanks for pointing out the mistakes on my userpage. :) <3 Tinkleheimer TALK!! 06:31, 9 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Re:RFB[edit]

Listen, I'm not doubting that you are a great admin. I'm simply saying that the mainspace part would be irrelevant if (and I'm only glancing over your last 50 edits) most of it wasn't minor. Also (this is just my opinion) on your RFA standards that you mentioned. I admire your willingness to improve upon these matters.

~1000+ mainspace edits--should be ~2000+
~500+ Wikipedia namespace edits--should be ~300+
2000+ total edits, 3000+ preferred--should be more like ~3000, 4000 preferred
Near-perfect use of edit summaries--pretty much irrelevant, although it can be useful sometimes and a user should at the very least use them doing controversial tasks.
At least 100 edits per month for last several months--pretty much irrelevant, since this user could be working on an FA or was very sick
No vandalism in last 6 months--should be ~7 months, since vandalism is often worse than blocks
Hasn't been blocked in last 9 months--should be 5 or 6 months, especially in my case for a relatively minor block in January while new for harassment
Created articles of GA or FA status--the user should probably have at least a DYK, GA preferred
Will join Administrators Open For Recall--important because if the user messes up badly and the Arbcom refuses to take up the case

Granted I'm no admin, much less bureaucrat, but these are my concerns on some of your criteria for admin. I'm an Editor of the wiki^{[citation needed]} 10:13, 9 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thank You[edit]

Thank you for the comment on my RFA. The diffs you provided show what I need to improve myself in. The main thing I need to learn to do is do a little review before I click save page. Thanks again.<3 Tinkleheimer TALK!! 18:36, 9 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Huggle[edit]

Come and join the dark side. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. ;) NauticaShad es 23:01, 9 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here

Fair enough. NauticaShad es 23:06, 9 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you so much![edit]

I would just like to say thank you so much for all the time that you have put into making me a good potential candidate for a request for adminship, but due to things going on in real-life, and a shift in my interests, I cannot continue to have you as my admin coach. While you have been a terrific role model for me and an outstanding admin coach, I just don't have the time to be able to spend with you as an admin coach, and I can't edit here as much as I have in the past (I won't be able to edit here hardly at all. In fact, I hardly edit the Simple English Wikipedia anymore). No award that I could give you could express the respect that I have for you now, nor the amount of gratitude that I am feeling towards you, so I won't give you any special award or anything. I just wanted to let you know that I enjoyed being your coachee and that I wish you luck in the future. I'm sorry that I could not support your RfB at this time, but the statements that both Rudget and Giggy brought up were very pertinent issues that I just could not ignore. Sorry! I wish you luck on your future endevours here on the English Wikipedia and I bid you adieu. Razor flame 23:32, 9 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here

OMG! I guess I really am a stalker. I've already fixed the RfB. Egads, I need to log off soon....:-) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 23:50, 9 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here

Thanks[edit]

Indeed you were. Thanks again for signing my signbook. <3 Tinkleheimer TALK!! 05:41, 10 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here

Hehe, thanks for that also :D. <3 Tinkleheimer TALK!! 05:49, 10 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

A question[edit]

....This is a nieve question but why is it that when users use the word vote they add an exclamation mark before it. Can you fill me in please? Thanks Monster Under Your Bed ^{(talk 2 me)} 12:40, 10 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here

Thanks for the help....[edit]

thanks for finding the Userboxen for me

Mr. Green^{Hit Me Up}About Me 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. Cheers, and happy editing!
Smile at others by adding {{subst:Smile}} to their talk page with a friendly message.

Mr. Green^{Hit Me Up}About Me 17:24, 10 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Revert review[edit]

Can you review my recent reverts again? I did a lot today. Thanks, RyRy5 (talk) 01:37, 11 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here

Thanks Useight. Yeah, popups do that sometimes when Cluebot and my popups try to revert the same edit. And about the barnstar page... I've got way too much. I don't know how I received so much. But I've seen admins with less than 2 barnstars. --RyRy5 (talk) 03:11, 11 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Anoneezy[edit]

don't know if you were watching, I responded on my own talk. _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 03:18, 11 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here

and mine ;) _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 03:31, 11 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here

last one before bed _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 03:41, 11 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

question about watchlist[edit]

What are the red negative numbers and the green positive numbers next to each page listing on the watchlist? Zoticogrillo (talk) 00:05, 12 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here

I thought it was the addition or removal of the number of characters, not bytes. I could be wrong though. Wisdom89 _{(_T / ^C)} 05:57, 12 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here

Ah, ok. Learn something new everyday! Guess I just didn't pay attention hard enough Wisdom89 _{(_T / ^C)} 06:03, 12 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here

Your RFB[edit]

Well, you toughed it out and got through it, despite your withdrawing. You knew it would be grueling : ). Just so you know, I stand firmly behind my original strong support. I think you'd make a very level-headed and equitable 'crat. I don't agree with the whole number of admin actions performed or longevity criteria, but if that's what it takes, I think you should reapply in the future. Cheers mate. Wisdom89 _{(_T / ^C)} 00:14, 13 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hey Useight, at least you gave it a go. I don't believe in the "one year as an admin" requirement that some people seem to have, and think that you would have made a fine bureaucrat regardless. Don't forget that you still had a significant amount of support. Best wishes. Acalamari 01:37, 13 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Don't do anything stupid (by your standards), and I'll support you again next time. ;) · AndonicO ^Engage. 03:09, 13 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here

Thanks for your message. If you decide to go for another RfB, I will be there for you. --Ecoleetage (talk) 06:53, 13 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here if you're interested. giggy _(:O) 09:02, 13 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here

Good to know, looking forward to having you around. :) · AndonicO ^Engage. 09:38, 13 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Useight. Good to hear you're not leaving or anything. Just give it another, oh, six months (?) and you'll pass with flying colors. Cheers, Juliancolton ^Tropical ^Cyclone 13:08, 13 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

← Best of luck for next time dude. See you around. (No reply needed ;>) xenocidic (talk) 15:35, 13 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

→ I hope I do see you there again, perhaps later in the year. I feel that you are a good candidate, but not at present, unfortunately. I hope this RfB has not broken down any relations. No reply needed. Rudget (Help?) 16:39, 13 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I heard about your RfB, sorry about that, I would have supported had I known about it. I only follow RfA. I know we,ve ranted... often ... but when it comes to the push I respect you as an editor. Regards. — Realist² (Come Speak To Me) 03:06, 14 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Protected Page Policy[edit]

Please pay more attention when editing a protected page, rather than abuse your sysop powers editing a page protected from editing. Your talk page message message was supposed to go on User talk:Charitwo/Messages, NOT User talk:Charitwo. A plague for the accursed yellow bar, please revert your edit immediately. --Charitwo ^talk 04:39, 13 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My reply here

Was it really necessary to accuse Useight of abusing his sysop rights? It was a completely accidental. Seems a bit harsh to me. Wisdom89 _{(_T / ^C)} 07:41, 13 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]