User talk:Wikizach/Archive 2

Archive

I see that you archived your talk page, but I was wondering why you did so before 32 kb (not that there's any hard fast rule against that). As a general philosophy, you probably will want to use the pagemove function in the future to avoid loss of history (or, if you prefer, I can do it for you). In any event, let me know how you're doing and if anything's up. Thanks, Mysekurity^{(have you seen this?)} 23:31, 3 January 2006 (UTC)

Ariel Sharon

The general rule is, Wikipedia:Use common names. There's only one well-known Ariel Sharon. I've moved the page back. -- Curps 06:48, 7 January 2006 (UTC)

Welcome to Admin School

I'm sorry if we don't have a curriculum (it's pretty loose around here), but please let me know if there's anything I can do to help you on your way to becoming an admin. Here's a few things that will help you.

• Join a Wikiproject and be active there. Esperanza was a good start, but the more you're at, the more active you're seen, and the better shot you'll have. Check out WP:WP for a list of not only those, but also shortcuts to numerous other things.

• Get 2000 edits. Even though that's not hard and fast, and less significant than it used to be, 2000 is usually the breaking point between a sure thing and a potential loss. There are many, many places that need work, so you should get to 2000 in no time if you just look around.

• Think of any skills you might have. Foriegn languages, programming, map making, artistry, expertise in a certain area -- all of these make you valuable in WP:RFA.

• Be courteous, that goes a long way.

• Edit in as many places as possible. Although most editors tend to focus on one place, it's good to start at RC Patrol, Cleanup and so on.

Hopefully that'll be a good start, i'll be around for more information if you need it, just head over to my talk page. karmafist 10:52, 9 January 2006 (UTC)

Signpost

If you'd like to report for the Signpost, see the area of the Newsroom where we plan stories. Find something that's happened on Wikipedia this week that you'd like to write about, and "claim" the story by posting in the Newsroom. Make sure not to duplicate a story- articles on the ArbCom elections, Featured articles, new administrators, technological news, and arbitration cases are already written every week, and other writers will post articles they want to write in the newsroom. Thanks for volunteering to help, and I hope to see your first story soon! Ral315 (talk) 10:16, 14 January 2006 (UTC)

Your story on the Esperanza charter

Right now, it's significantly shorter than most standalone articles that we publish. Would you mind if I merged it into News and notes? Ral315 (talk) 15:04, 16 January 2006 (UTC)

Another note...Flcelloguy usually covers ArbCom election issues, so he'll probably write that for next week. Ral315 (talk) 14:16, 18 January 2006 (UTC)

Signpost/Esperanza

Hi.

Are you sure we as an organisation are notable enough for the singpost? If so, I'd be happy to answer your questions.

1. In my opinion, voting isn't everything - election of a Leader/Advisory Council is but a means to an end for me, making this encyclopedia a nicer and less stressful place to be. As to the current voting system, I personally see nothing wrong with it. It's certainly the nicest and most all-inclusive system possible and caused much less stress and heartache than the rectent ArbCom ones. I see no need to change at this time.
2. The structure of Esperanza? Well, I think it's the most workable system for our needs. A small leadership and plenty of member input. Nothing else I can say really. I hope this helps :) and have a Esperanzially good WikiDay! --Celestianpower ^háblame 18:14, 18 January 2006 (UTC)

RFA policy changes?

Feel free to write an article about it, but you are incorrect that this concerns changes in RFA policy. Rather, a wikiwide poll is held to gauge public opinion on a number of issues related to adminship, not necessarily RFA. There may be (in fact, probably will be) one or more policy proposals next week. Radiant_>|< 00:09, 21 January 2006 (UTC)

• Could you please let me take a look at it before putting it in the final signpost? Thanks. Radiant_>|< 11:57, 21 January 2006 (UTC)
  • I appreciate your enthousiasm, but I don't think that what you've written is suitable for publishing in the signpost. Maybe you could take a look at other articles in recent signposts for suggestions. Radiant_>|< 13:49, 21 January 2006 (UTC)

Signpost Story

Hey, I was just wondering how Stub catorazation would even be a paragraph long? I really don't understand. Thanks! WikieZach 22:44, 20 January 2006 (UTC)

• I was going to write a little about the importance of effective sorting and how it allows for people to navigate more easily. Then a little about what was done with Category:US school stubs and how it'll help people navigate WP better. Then something about WP:WSS and how people can get involved. Finally, ask for some help on current projects that need help. And that's pretty much it. If other people have similar stories, they could write articles for future weeks on something that has been done to improve organization on WP and how people can get involved with that project. I thought it might give some more body to WP:SIGN in addition to the generic Admin/Beauracrat/Arbitration/Steward-centric news. Perhaps it's not such a great idea, but I thought I would throw it out. Please post your response on my talk page. Thanks. --ʀ6ʍɑʏ89 03:09, 21 January 2006 (UTC)

Image copyright problem with Image:Chad1.jpg

Thanks for uploading Image:Chad1.jpg. However, the image may soon be deleted unless we can determine the copyright holder and copyright status. The Wikimedia Foundation is very careful about the images included in Wikipedia because of copyright law (see Wikipedia's Copyright policy).

The copyright holder is usually the creator, the creator's employer, or the last person who was transferred ownership rights. Copyright information on images on Wikipedia is signified using copyright templates. The three basic license types on Wikipedia are open content, public domain, and fair use. Find the appropriate template in Wikipedia:Image copyright tags and place it on the image page like this: {{TemplateName}}.

Please signify the copyright information on any other images you have uploaded or will upload. Remember that images without this important information can be deleted by an administrator. You can get help on image copyright tagging from Wikipedia talk:Image copyright tags. --OrphanBot 09:27, 21 January 2006 (UTC)

Jenny Whales

Jimmy Whales has a wife named Christine. "Jenny" came out of nowhere, and after it is apparent that she is not his wife, she claims to be his second wife [1]. Also, is seems that another user already blocked first.Voice of All^T|@|ESP 19:21, 21 January 2006 (UTC)

Userboxes

I just dropped by to say I completely agree with your suggestion on the proposed deletion page for the userboxes. I like the ones that identify people as a member of a party or religious group. Bye!--HistoricalPisces 20:48, 21 January 2006 (UTC)

I am starting UDUIW because I will not stand for the injustice created by Jimbo. --Shell 22:00, 21 January 2006 (UTC)

This user is a member of Users in Defense of Userboxes and Individuality on Wikipedia.

Re: Series

You should probably talk with Ral315, our acting editor-in-chief, on that. Thanks! Flcelloguy (A note?) 22:08, 21 January 2006 (UTC)

UDUIW

I noticed that you added the UDUIW template to your page. Are you interested in joining the group? You do not need to use the template. You could just include the group (if you don't want userboxes on your user page.) If not, I was wondering why you put it here. --Shell 23:04, 21 January 2006 (UTC)

Userboxes should be free as long as they do not make a personal insult, racist statement, etc. For example: a userbox saying "this user hates niggers" would be unacceptable. --Shell 23:10, 21 January 2006 (UTC)

We won! Userboxes have categories again! --Shell 05:05, 22 January 2006 (UTC)

Supreme Court of Wikipedia

I moved your article to Wikipedia:Supreme Court of Wikipedia since it looked like it belonged in project space. I'm pretty sure it would have been deleted if left in article space. Friday (talk) 23:04, 21 January 2006 (UTC)

Image copyright problem with Image:David1.png

Thanks for uploading Image:David1.png. However, the image may soon be deleted unless we can determine the copyright holder and copyright status. The Wikimedia Foundation is very careful about the images included in Wikipedia because of copyright law (see Wikipedia's Copyright policy).

The copyright holder is usually the creator, the creator's employer, or the last person who was transferred ownership rights. Copyright information on images on Wikipedia is signified using copyright templates. The three basic license types on Wikipedia are open content, public domain, and fair use. Find the appropriate template in Wikipedia:Image copyright tags and place it on the image page like this: {{TemplateName}}.

Please signify the copyright information on any other images you have uploaded or will upload. Remember that images without this important information can be deleted by an administrator. You can get help on image copyright tagging from Wikipedia talk:Image copyright tags. --OrphanBot 05:32, 22 January 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia:No confidence

Edicts from above are a growing concern for those who believe Wikipedia should be what it purports itself to be in newspapers, magazines, and to new members: a community of editors. As a community, we believe that members who have greater power should use that power to promote consensus and a neutral point of view. When an administrator abuses his or her greater power to promote self interest or personal POV against or without the consent of the community, we believe that member should lose his or her administrative or higher powers. Would you be interested in starting and/or promoting a Wikipedia:No confidence area for the purpose of demoting administrators and above who use their power to push personal POV?

In such an area, any editor could call for a show of support or no-confidence for an administrator or higher. People would sign for either support or no-confidence along with examples of the editor in question creating an edict without consensus, or a statement of why they believe the alleged edicts are in line with community consensus. Please feel free to start or add to Wikipedia:No confidence and to duplicate this message or tell other editors who want to see Wikipedia succeed. --KIMP (spewage) 19:29, 23 January 2006 (UTC)

I started the article. Please feel free to initiate votes for those who have been abusing their higher access privileges. --Cunning Linguist 22:39, 23 January 2006 (UTC)

Your articles

Your article about Esperanza was slightly premature- we've reported on plans to change their charter before, and there really isn't much of a story yet. And your userbox article was, in my opinion, very biased and extremely unnecessary given that the issue isn't that controversial. I apologize that I didn't make a note of this on your talk page. Ral315 (talk) 14:20, 26 January 2006 (UTC)

Arbitration Commitee

The arbitration committee resolves disputes between users. Fred Bauder 03:49, 28 January 2006 (UTC)

ArbCom

I was recently away for a couple days. Sorry for getting back so late. Monday would be a good time. --Shell 19:12, 28 January 2006 (UTC)

About Jimbo

Maybe I should clarify a little better how to deal with Jimbo. He has ultimate power within his own website, but he uses it very, very little. He is not putting his foot down on the userboxes, at least not like he could if he wanted. Also, I have seen do something outside-of-process, and then upon polite request reverse himself. The point is, if you have a beef with him, talk to him about it, and he's quite likely to respond and discuss—but there's no way, really, to take him head on. -- SCZenz 19:43, 28 January 2006 (UTC)

ArbCom case against me

I am giving you notice that I will soon start an Arb.Com. case about userboxes and you overstepping your power in limiting them. Thank you. WikieZach 18:19, 28 January 2006 (UTC)

That's pretty funny since I haven't limited them in any way. But you know, whatever, knock yourself out. Don't let truth slow you down. --Jimbo Wales 16:13, 30 January 2006 (UTC)

I'm Confused

I guess I'm confused. This is none of my business I guess so feel free to tell me to butt out but here's some advice in the form of questions... You're participating in the supreme court proposal, which would be a body above ArbComm, but on the 28th you asked Fred what the ArbComm does, and you've also volunteered to clerk. I think before you clerk, you need to study the ArbComm a lot closer. The same goes for proposals for bodies above ArbComm. Maybe that would help answer the objections raised about how the proposed Supreme Court is apparently not different than ArbComm... Hope that helps. You can answer here, I prefer to watch talk pages I comment on. ++Lar: t/c 20:31, 28 January 2006 (UTC)

I asked him to get a better idea of what they do. I already know, just getting it from a perspective of a person on it ( i work on the Signpost). I thank you for your advise, and I will be doing that (studying) later this evening. I appreciate your critisism on the Supreme court page, the more I get, they better changes I can make. If there any more questions, I will have to get to them later, I am late for a meeting. Thank you, happy Saturday! WikieZach 20:43, 28 January 2006 (UTC)

Keep me posted. I'll be glad to help. Cjmarsicano 06:38, 29 January 2006 (UTC)

Image licensing disputed

I have listed Image:Lady justice1.jpg on Wikipedia:Possibly unfree images. I looked at the website you named as the source. It's mostly in Turkish, which I can't read, but there was a standard copyright notice on the front page that seemed to encompass the entire site. There was nothing to suggest that the image was released into the public domain, as you claimed. If the image cannot be shown to be public domain (or available under a free license) it will be deleted after 14 days. FreplySpang (talk) 16:37, 29 January 2006 (UTC)

An Esperanzial note

As I remember, the last spam that was handed out was on the 20th of December last year, so I think it's time for another update. First and foremost, the new Advisory Council and Administrator General have been elected. They consist of myself as Admin General and FireFox, Titoxd, Flcelloguy and Karmafist as the Advisory Council. We as a group met formally for the first time on the 31st of Decembe. The minutes of this meeting can be found at WP:ESP/ACM. The next one is planned for tonight (Sunday 29 January) at 20:30 UTC and the agenda can be found at WP:ESP/ACM2.

In other news, Karmafist has set up a discussion about a new personal attack policy, which it can be found here. Other new pages include an introductory page on what to do when you sign up, So you've joined Esperanza... and a welcome template: {{EA-welcome}} (courtesy of Bratsche). Some of our old hands may like to make sure they do everything on the list as well ;) Additionally, the userpage award program proposal has become official is operational: see Wikipedia:Esperanza/User Page Award to nominate a userpage or volunteer as a judge. Also see the proposed programs page for many new proposals and old ones that need more discussion ;)

Other than that, I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and wish you an Esperanzially good new WikiYear :D Thank you! --Celestianpower ^háblame 16:57, 29 January 2006 (UTC)
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Wikipedia:Esperanza/User Page Award

Hi Wikizach, I'm sorry to say that I had to remove your name from the judges section. 5 judges is the limit! You are more than welcome to nominate your user page, or a friends to be judged! Be sure to check in for the next contest first 5 users to sign up get to be the judges. I apologize again that it was not made clear. I have updated the page hopefully this solves the problem! Thanks for participating! KnowledgeOfSelf | talk 20:52, 29 January 2006 (UTC)

Image copyright problem with Image:Georgia1.jpg

Thanks for uploading Image:Georgia1.jpg. However, the image may soon be deleted unless we can determine the copyright holder and copyright status. The Wikimedia Foundation is very careful about the images included in Wikipedia because of copyright law (see Wikipedia's Copyright policy).

The copyright holder is usually the creator, the creator's employer, or the last person who was transferred ownership rights. Copyright information on images on Wikipedia is signified using copyright templates. The three basic license types on Wikipedia are open content, public domain, and fair use. Find the appropriate template in Wikipedia:Image copyright tags and place it on the image page like this: {{TemplateName}}.

Please signify the copyright information on any other images you have uploaded or will upload. Remember that images without this important information can be deleted by an administrator. You can get help on image copyright tagging from Wikipedia talk:Image copyright tags. -- Carnildo 09:38, 31 January 2006 (UTC)

Your idea

No way! I'm vehemently against that suggestion. Esperanza already has a goal and making it more specific isn't going to help achieve that. --Celestianpower ^háblame 17:36, 31 January 2006 (UTC)

Signpost series

My first thought is that there wouldn't be enough material for a real series. Presumably we'll have a story about the 1,000,000 articles, but that's a one-time event, and an article talking about the future of Wikipedia would be a little more speculative than would normally fit in with our reporting. Ral315 was going to hopefully get an interview with Jimbo, though, and via some of the questions that could be a better setting to cover that angle. --Michael Snow 04:08, 1 February 2006 (UTC)

Presenting evidence in an arbitration case

Anyone may present evidence in an arbitration case Fred Bauder 12:10, 1 February 2006 (UTC)

Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons

As a consensus has already been reached on the Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons article, please refrain from any further removals of the image. If you violate the three-revert rule you will be blocked from editing Wikipedia, as others have already been on the exact same edit. Eixo 02:35, 2 February 2006 (UTC)

A quick look at the discussion page should tell you that. As for why an article on a cartoon should not contain the cartoon, I believe the burden of proof is on your side. Eixo 02:44, 2 February 2006 (UTC)

You have been temporarily blocked for violation of the three-revert rule. Please feel free to return after the block expires, but also please make an effort to discuss your changes further in the future. Sorry. howcheng {chat} 07:27, 2 February 2006 (UTC)

Becoming an Admin

Sorry for the delay/lack of clarity on that. Usually it's around 3 months, but i've seen it as quick as a month, and as slow as 3 years. It all depends on what you do, and so far I apologize, but you haven't been on a good start.

Head to WP:WP and read up on all the policies/guidelines and such. And don't go picking fights! :-) Karmafist 12:35, 3 February 2006 (UTC)

Barnstar

Thanks for the Barnstar. Here's hoping my work won't all get reverted when some kid gets home from school this afternoon. Peyna 21:39, 3 February 2006 (UTC)

Wikinews?

I read about your journalism background; I assume you're aware of Wikinews. Perhaps you'd like to contribute. (Or maybe you already do.) Cheers! --Fang Aili 22:23, 3 February 2006 (UTC)

Dispute resolution

However, if you have suggestions on how to improve the dispute resolution processes (in particular RFC and RFM), your opinion is welcome on the relevant talk pages. >Radiant< 00:22, 4 February 2006 (UTC)

UPA

No, hold it. We want to leave everything as it is for at least a day. Thank you! -- Rune Welsh | ταλκ 16:25, 4 February 2006 (UTC)

Hey Wikizach, I think that archiving the page is great and we plan on doing it. I reverted back because as Rune.welsh said above we did want to leave everything on the page for a day...I wanted the scores from the first contest left up until the next ones are posted. (Only for the first contest, my thinking is, this project is becoming very popular, and there are going to be user's who are getting nominated, and haven't seen the page yet. I'd like them to be able to see the winner's, and see how it looks when the page is full.) After this next contest, please feel free to make the archive again, along with the second archive if you wish! I again would just like to keep the scores for the first contest up for the first week only. Thanks KnowledgeOfSelf | talk 00:34, 6 February 2006 (UTC)

Hey Wikizach, no need to apologize what so ever! We didn't think anyone would archive as fast as you did. The fact that you took the intuitive is a good thing. Archiving is a great idea, and we'll be starting it next week :-D. We hope to see you around the project participating and proposing improvements and idea's. KnowledgeOfSelf | talk 01:40, 6 February 2006 (UTC)

Esperanza User Page Award

Hi Wikizach/Archive 2! You've signed up to be a judge for the Esperanza User Page Award! You'll be assigned three user pages to examine. Pick your favorite one and award it 1-10 points in four categories:

• Attractiveness: general layout, considering colour scheme and/or use of tables if applicable
• Usefulness: links to subpages or editing aids, helpful information
• Interesting-ness: quirky, unique, captivating, or funny content
• General niceness: at the judges' discretion

Please see the Scores section on this page for additional information on your job as a judge.

Keep in mind that your scores are a secret! Email KnowledgeOfSelf with your scores and final picks. Please contact him for information on how to email him. As soon as all the scores have been tallied, a winner will be announced! Thanks.

You'll have to choose your favorite amongst the following three user pages:

1. Pathoschild
2. Wiki alf
3. SWD316

Thank you and good luck! -- Rune Welsh | ταλκ 21:53, 6 February 2006 (UTC)

Yes, after all 5 judges have picked a finalist, you are to email the current overseer (Me in this case) scores for all 5 finalists. KnowledgeOfSelf | talk 22:40, 6 February 2006 (UTC)

Questions for the Signpost

You submitted some questions for the Signpost. At the time you did so, I had not made it clear that all questions had to be released under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 license, to allow Wikinews to also have the interview. Do you agree to do so? Ral315 (talk) 01:30, 7 February 2006 (UTC)

Esperanza User Page Award

Hey Wikizach, this is just a courtesy message letting you know that all 5 judges have selected a finalist and you may now email your scores for all 5 finalists to this week's "overseer". For convenience sake UPA Thanks KnowledgeOfSelf | talk 15:52, 7 February 2006 (UTC)

Another Esperanzial note...

Hi again Esperanzians! Well, since our last frolic in the realms of news, the Advisory Council has met twice more (see WP:ESP/ACM2 and WP:ESP/ACM3). As a result, the charter has been ammended twice (see here for details) and all of the shortcuts have been standardised (see the summary for more details). Also of note is the Valentines ball that will take place in the Esperanza IRC channel on the 14th of February (tomorrow). It will start at 6pm UTC and go on until everyone's had enough! I hope to see you all there! Also, the spamlist has been dissolved - all Esperanzians will now recieve this update "newsletter".

The other major notice I need to tell you about is the upcoming Esperanza Advisory Council Elections. These will take place from 12:00 UTC on February 20th to 11:59 UTC on February 27th. The official handing-over will take place the following day. Candidates are able to volunteer any time before the 20th, so long as they are already listed on the members list. Anyone currently listed on the memberlist can vote. In a change since last time, if you have already been a member of the leadership, you may run again. Due to the neutrality precident, I will not vote for anyone.

Yours, as ever, Esperanzially,
--Celestianpower ^háblame 09:00, 13 February 2006 (UTC)
(message delivered by FireFox using AWB on Celestianpower's behalf)

Esperanza Election question

Could you explain your two blocks? I do not see how someone who's been blocked is fit to take on quite a major role (not saying I won't support you, that depends on your answer). NSLE _(T+C) 01:03, 14 February 2006 (UTC)

UPA

Hey Wikizach, I'd like you to please read this page [2]. I am going to have to remove you from the judges spot. The contest is just getting started this week, so please let other users have a chance to sign up! If no one does by Saturday, (February 18th) then please feel free to put your name down as the 5th judge. Thanks. KnowledgeOfSelf | talk 03:22, 14 February 2006 (UTC)

Esperanza Elections

1. I changed my mind.
2. I didn't stand a chance.

ComputerJoe 21:40, 17 February 2006 (UTC)

Answer For Your Question, My Friend

AWB is a program that lets you open several panels within the same screen, at least under my understanding of it. You may want to ask Bluemoose for more information, I know only a bit about it. Karmafist 20:35, 18 February 2006 (UTC)

You're welcome :-) Karmafist 20:51, 18 February 2006 (UTC)

Election Proposal

I'm not entirely sure I agree with that proposal. Moe ε 21:49, 18 February 2006 (UTC)

Logo

What's the file format and file size? Perhaps you could make it a bit smaller in Photoshop. Karmafist 03:49, 19 February 2006 (UTC)

Ah, Microsoft Paint

That means it's probably a bitmap or .bmp. I'd suggest saving it again as a .jpeg or .png, they upload much easier. Also, you left an extra equals sign on the end of your comments title headers on my page. Karmafist 04:09, 19 February 2006 (UTC)

Esperanza Elections

Hey there Wikizach! Thank you for supporting me in the ongoing Advisory Committee elections. The elections still have a ways to go, but I appreciate the support you showed. Thanks a lot. Cheers, Bratsche^talk 21:07, 20 February 2006 (UTC)

I thank you too for supporting me and best wishes in the election.--Dakota ~ ° 06:00, 23 February 2006 (UTC)

Your Question

I'm running for Selectman, the highest position in the town of Merrimack, New Hampshire since we run ourselves under an Open Ballot Town Meeting style of government per the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated. However, if the proposed town charter also passes, the winners of the Selectman's election will instantly become Councilors since the charter proposes a change to a Budgetary Town Council. I'm not sure who i'm running against, but the incumbents whose terms are up will be Carolyn Whitlock and Dick Hinch. Karmafist 03:31, 24 February 2006 (UTC)

Other Answer

Zach, look at the top of my page and take a guess. Also, it's not a city election, it's a town election. We're not a city. Zach, i'm just curious, what is your job at CNN? Karmafist 19:11, 25 February 2006 (UTC)

It's Ok

Me either on some days, bud ;-) There's way too much going on, what with this rfa and the rest. Karmafist 20:08, 25 February 2006 (UTC)

Yes

I do support the AC being expanded, but not during the current elections. I think there should be a new elections directly after the current ones close as Titoxd suggested. Thanks for the well wishes! KnowledgeOfSelf 00:36, 25 February 2006 (UTC)

question

uhh every time i post when i sign my name it comes out like darkshadowx180 and then a link than says darkshadow, how do i change it so that it only says the link?

Esperanza elections

Hi Wikizach. I have decided to leave Wikipedia for good. Before I go, I wanted to thank you for your support in the Esperanza elections. Moe ε 04:41, 28 February 2006 (UTC)

Hi Wikizach, I just saw the edit history of the elections page and noticed that you removed your vote for me, stating that it was false. Although I don't think it will affect the outcome, I was wondering if I had done something that made you retract your vote. Please let me know if I did something to upset or annoy you! Regards, JoanneB 08:30, 28 February 2006 (UTC)