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Naturalis Historia. Encyclopédie. Encyclopædia Britannica. Wikipedia. Evolution of the encyclopedia.

*Exeunt* Ganymead | Dialogue? 17:47, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

  • Oppose - Rejected. Not very flashy, could be put in reserve. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 09:50, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

If you hurt it, they will come

If you hurt it, they will come. You can replace Bots with Wikipedia:Administrators Baseracer 00:41, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

  • How about "If you build it, they will come."? --Tewy 02:46, 20 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Not that original. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

In Soviet Russia, preview shows YOU!!

Russian reversal. Link or not to WP:PREVIEW. WODUP 09:00, 19 December 2006 (UTC)

  • Oppose. We already have a similiar motto, "In Mother Russia, Wikipedia edit you!", below. Cheers! Yuser31415 (Review me!) 18:50, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose. Non-original concept that's already been done. bibliomaniac15 01:50, 20 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. It's been done, many people are sick to death of that phrase. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

I think, therefore I edit.

erm...Descartes. Has anyone submitted this before? --Goodface87 07:49, 19 December 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia: Grow up and prosper

Grow up, vandals! Yuser31415 (Review me!) 02:34, 19 December 2006 (UTC)

  • Oppose - Rejected. Not that witty, could be seen as offensive. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Either...

One edit is worth a 1000 opinions

or

One opinion is worth a 1000 edits

Not sure which. Simply south 12:07, 18 December 2006 (UTC)

What do you want to learn today?

A bit of a cheeky rework of another organisation's famous slogan. Confusing Manifestation 10:18, 18 December 2006 (UTC)

R.E.S.P.E.C.T

The classic song, with links to Wiki policies

�he Bread 06:01, 18 December 2006 (UTC)

Go Wiki! Go Wiki! Go!

You guys remember Ninja Turtles 2 right? --Goodface87 02:38, 18 December 2006 (UTC)

  • Oppose - Rejected. Bit crude, not many will get it. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Hold the line! Revert any vandals you see. We're going to get to the bottom of this.

--May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 12:45, 17 December 2006 (UTC)

  • Comment: Before anything, not all IPs are vandals if anyone starts. But otherwise Support. Simply south 17:43, 17 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Huh? I didn't mention anything about IPs. The motto simply states to watch out for vandalism, and that repeated offenders are monitored closely. --May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 18:18, 17 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Some people mean IPs when they refer to vandals. I suppose i am relating to an old discussion as to whether IPs should be blocked i saw (do you know where this is?). OK i am probably jumping into things. Sorry Simply south 18:26, 17 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia, one step closer to becoming self-aware every 1/3 of a second.

This is adapted from when X-Play talked about Wikipedia. What do you think? --ASDFGHJKL 01:43, 17 December 2006 (UTC)

  • Support Pretty funny, but I don't get what the 1/3 of a second is supposed to mean. --Goodface87 02:38, 18 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support I suspect the 1/3 of a second is the average time between edits, or something similar. Confusing Manifestation 10:16, 18 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment Yep, I found one edit hapens every 1\3 of a second. --ASDFGHJKL 11:54, 18 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Confusing for those who won't have seen the article. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

One's dignity may be assaulted, vandalized and cruelly mocked, but cannot be taken away unless it is surrendered.

Michael J. Fox quote. Too long? I guess we'll find out in a bit. WODUP (�) 06:57, 16 December 2006 (UTC)

  • Comment. Also, I know it's a little heavy on the links... WODUP (�) 07:00, 16 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Weak Support, more because of the number of links than the length. Confusing Manifestation 03:48, 17 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Not snappy enough for a motto. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia, all you need to know.

Short but simple motto. --London UK (talk) 00:05, 16 December 2006 (UTC)

  • Support Like you said short and simple, but still good. --Goodface87 05:56, 16 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support Straight to the point. :-) | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 00:39, 17 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Read me

Simply south 16:18, 15 December 2006 (UTC)

  • Comment: I don't get this one. --May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 16:41, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
    • It is a play on "kick me" or something like that. I'm having difficulty explainnig something simplistic. Simply south 16:45, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment. I'd say your best bet is "Read me." I support that. --Tewy 22:48, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
  • I'd also support that. --May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 08:52, 16 December 2006 (UTC)
I think its probably better if it links to here or here or similar. Simply south 13:31, 16 December 2006 (UTC)

Your opinion is worth nothing here, but your knowledge is priceless.

--May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 13:46, 15 December 2006 (UTC)

  • Strong Support Another good one--Goodface87 16:12, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. --Tewy 23:50, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support I felt left out... until I got to the second part. :-) | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 00:37, 17 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

To err is to be human. That's why we have preview buttons.

--May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 13:46, 15 December 2006 (UTC)

  • Strong Support Very good.--Goodface87 16:10, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Strong support. So true! (And a new place to link). --Tewy 23:52, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Strong Support Would that mean I'm not human? ;-) | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 00:36, 17 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. Confusing Manifestation 03:48, 17 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support This is schmantastic. —ScouterSig 18:34, 18 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

A vandal once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti...and then I blocked him.

Yeah I pretty much just started using movie quotes. Silence of the Lambs of course. Not too graphic? --Goodface87 07:33, 15 December 2006 (UTC)

  • Oppose ... a little bit too graphic ;) But I like your other nomination :) Yuser31415 07:53, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support only if it's not too graphic, because it's very good otherwise. --Tewy 00:03, 16 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support I don't usually say this but: "LOL". ;-) | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 00:35, 17 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

One does not simply edit into Mordor

Sorry, but it doesn't really mean anything I've just seen this quote everywhere. Insert adequate link if you please--Goodface87 07:13, 15 December 2006 (UTC)

  • Support with appropriate link; I have no idea what it could be. Yuser31415 07:51, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Send in the militia, infantry, cavalry, and siege weapons!

Is this similar to an existing motto, or did I finally produce a new war-related motto? --Gray PorpoiseYour wish is my command! 02:27, 15 December 2006 (UTC)

Insert motto here.

"Here" links to this page (Wikipedia:Motto of the day/Nominations), but it doesn't display on this page. WODUP contribstalk 22:26, 13 December 2006 (UTC)

Expansion of this Wiki is necessary, editors excepted online

I think I spelled something wrong, but maybe someone can fix it.. 72.92.84.100 14:46, 13 December 2006 (UTC)

  • Comment Done some spelling corrections. London UK (talk) 17:32, 13 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment By the looks of it i'd say it should say accepted, not excepted. Simply south 17:39, 13 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment: doesn't except mean to exclude? --May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 21:13, 18 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Not at all snappy. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Don't you have better things to do, than to read this message?

--May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 19:12, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

WODUP 05:35, 13 December 2006 (UTC)

"You call this a diplomatic solution?""No, we call it aggressive negotiations."

Another quote from Episode II. --May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 18:54, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

  • Support I'm liking these star wars quotes and I like this one better than the Dooku one. Oh and...
Comment What is up with all these links? Is that a norm or a goal of the motto of the day? To link to all these wikipolicies and terms and such because if it is then I do not have much to offer because I am in no way familiar with the wikiculture. Just a question. --Goodface87 06:24, 12 December 2006 (UTC)
Any and all suggestions are appreciated, and by no way the inclusion of links is necessary, it's just that some mottos, like this one need them for clarification reasons. Plus, you can always ask the others about certain links, and someone will surely inform you. I myself don't know all the Wikipedia related pages, so don't worry. --May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 11:47, 12 December 2006 (UTC)
Thanks--Goodface87 17:07, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

Brave, but, foolish, friends. You are impossibly outnumbered.

Derived from Dooku's quote from Episode II: Attack of the Clones. --May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 18:43, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

  • Support. Yuser31415 18:51, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment. Special:List of users is not a valid link. Special:Listusers is, however, so I changed it in the motto. WODUP 23:54, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. It's a little obscure, but how about impossibly outnumbered? (I support that too). --Tewy 01:39, 12 December 2006 (UTC)
  • That can also do. I just thought if someone sees that long list, it'll make a bigger impression than if he saw a simple number. Discuss which version is better and if the motto is good, approve that version. --May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 11:51, 12 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support Hmm, in the movie, the outnumbered side won... | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 00:31, 17 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment: Yeah, but this isn't a movie now, is it? ;-) Plus we're the "good guys", we always win. --May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 09:39, 17 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Truly wonderful, the mind of a newbie is.

Yoda's quote from Episode II: Attack of the Clones. --May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 18:37, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

We will not condone a course of action that could lead us to war.

A quote from Queen Amidala in Star Wars Episode I.[1] Yuser31415 18:13, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

Look before you leap.

A reminder of the use of the preview button, although I'm not sure what link to really put with "leap" that represents submitting a page. Confusing Manifestation 10:33, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

  • Support. We really need more mottos concerning the preview button! --May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 16:40, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment I've had a brainwave - "leap" doesn't have to link to anything - the preview link stands on its own! Confusing Manifestation 13:58, 13 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support WP:EDIT! | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 00:27, 17 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Three strikes and you're out!

--Tewy 21:30, 10 December 2006 (UTC)

  • Reluctant oppose only because i often find the three-revert rule confusing. Simply south 17:39, 17 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Good morning (UTC)! Oh, and in case I don't see ya - Good afternoon (UTC), good evening (UTC), and good night (UTC).

Title character's signature line from The Truman Show with (UTC) after the times of day to remind users not to use subjective or ambiguous times. WODUP 19:57, 10 December 2006 (UTC) Weak Oppose smart and creative but a little long. — Seadog 20:26, 10 December 2006 (UTC)

  • Oppose - Rejected. Great idea, too long. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia: Where Janet Jackson's boob has its own article.

It's sorta true...heheh --Goodface87 17:25, 10 December 2006 (UTC)

  • Oppose. Could be offensive to some. --Tewy 21:08, 10 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. I think that might be a little unpopular. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Vandal sockpuppets! Comming in at zero-mark-two-seven! Look out!

--May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 10:14, 10 December 2006 (UTC)

  • Support. Jargony yet still very playful. --Goodface87 02:17, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Too obscure, good idea. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

He charged nothing for his edit, and it was worth it too.

I think it's based off some epigram by Twain maybe??? First timer. --Goodface87 09:11, 10 December 2006 (UTC)

  • Support as "He didn't charge anything for the edit, and it was worth it too." | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 00:24, 17 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Too obscure. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Darn it, Jim, we're Wikipedians, not babysitters!

--May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 11:01, 9 December 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia: Where Yang can and definitely must go without Yin.

Can this be considered religiously offencive? I'm not really sure. --May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 10:39, 9 December 2006 (UTC)

  • I'm not of a Dharmic religion, so I don't know. Support if nobody has a problem with it, but oppose if it causes offence. --Gray PorpoiseYour wish is my command! 00:40, 10 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose for several reasons: (1) Yin is not evil; it's a dark, passive, feminine force, and identifying it with vandalism is both offensive (to me, anyway) and somewhat incongruous (vandalism being definitely an active kind of thing); (2) Yin and Yang are both disambigs; the page is Yin and Yang, which kind of contradicts the explicit meaning; (3) I oppose on principle the approval of any more mottos linking to Wikipedia:Vandalism unless they are really, really funny. I skimmed through this page earlier and there are just way too many of them. - AdelaMae (t - c - wpn) 20:54, 10 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose. Per above. --Tewy 21:06, 10 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Strong oppose per above. And thanks for pointing that out, AdelaMae. --May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 14:00, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Strong oppose per above - DIFF
  • Oppose - Rejected. Per above - factually incorrect and possibly offensive. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

We are Wikipedia, prepare to be assimilated

Have i spelt this right? 09:57, 9 December 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia, as big as you think.

Inspired by the Kansas state slogan. - AdelaMae (t - c - wpn) 08:59, 9 December 2006 (UTC)

Edit now, ask questions later

Simply south17:12, 8 December 2006 (UTC)

  • Oppose: Editors must contribute, that's true, but it's the way they edit that counts, and therefore, they should "ask questions first." --May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 17:25, 8 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose. Per above. Users shouldn't edit mindlessly. --Tewy 21:13, 10 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Gives wrong idea. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Me again. I wasn't sure if i was allowed to post more than one idea and leave it but T-Borg has been so this is me. Anyway how about changing to

Ask first, edit later

? Simply south 18:18, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

  • Support, sure, that could work. --May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 12:49, 17 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Boring. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

One small edit for man, one giant encyclopaedia for mankind

Simply south 16:57, 8 December 2006 (UTC)

  • Comment: A similat motto exists here. --May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 17:04, 8 December 2006 (UTC)
differently worded so different motto. 17:10, 8 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - No need for gender-specific language when so many other options are available, like the differently worded version linked above. - AdelaMae (t - c - wpn) 09:16, 9 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose. Similar version already nominated below. --Tewy 21:14, 10 December 2006 (UTC)

Spells truth though. Many minor edits are made for general improvement and this is one of the biggest enclopaedias on the web. Simply south 19:03, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

  • Didn't mean for gender-specific.
  • Oppose - Rejected. Been done, a bit convoluted. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Can you edit? Yes you can!

Can you edit, Yes you can!. London UK (talk) 18:44, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

  • Comment: Please, do not repeat the motto in the second line, as pointed out here. --May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 19:05, 7 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support with question mark in place of that comma. If you don't recognise it, I think it's from Bob the Builder. --Gray PorpoiseYour wish is my command! 00:12, 8 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support Ahh! Why must you remind us of the Bobster! And yes the question mark in place of the comma would be better. — Seadog 03:28, 8 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment: Just made the comma into a question mark as asked, and yes it is from Bob the Builder. London UK (talk) 16:37, 8 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

W,I,K,I,P,E,D,I,A,

It's not done yet but I was thinking we could do an A is for Apple kind of thing for the word "Wikipedia"

W= wonderous

I=

K=

I=

P=

E= excellent

D=

I=

A= awesome/awe-inspiring

—¡Randfan! 00:45, 2 December 2006 (UTC)

  • Comment. Please add new mottos to the top of the list. Thanks. --Tewy 01:45, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Good idea to expand on. How about "Wikipedia is...A Wiki, In progress, Kompletely Becoming error-free, Indifferent, Public, Editor-friendly, Dynamic, Interesting, and Addicting." My other ideas were "Evolving" and "All of the above". "Public" could also link to Wikipedia:Copyrights. Any other suggestions? --Tewy 02:22, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
  • For the Is, I was thinking "informative" and "innovative". --Gray PorpoiseYour wish is my command! 00:04, 7 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment: How about Portals for P, and Disambiguations for D? --May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 12:28, 7 December 2006 (UTC)
    • That's another option. But then you'd have to change the other letters to keep it consistent. Right now they describe what Wikipedia is, not what makes it up. So if you or anyone else can think of some more things that are part of Wikipedia, that could work (Wikipedians, Articles, etc.) --Tewy 18:54, 9 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment: How about a sentence spelt out that sums up Wikipedia with the letters? Simply south 18:32, 17 December 2006 (UTC)
    • Like "Wikipedia, in keeping its positive editors dynamic, is advancing"? --Tewy 19:02, 17 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. A bit strained, I'll copy it to the new page and we can continue there. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 09:50, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

"Oh? What do you mean, real life? I'm already typing in real life!"

Oh dear. Yuser31415@?#&help! 20:15, 4 December 2006 (UTC)

Support; made me snort with laughter. --Gray PorpoiseYour wish is my command! 20:25, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. --Tewy 00:38, 5 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support Actually, I didn't laugh: I'm too used to thinking about it. :-) | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 00:18, 17 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Learn something new every day.

Yawn. Gray PorpoiseYour wish is my command! 20:09, 4 December 2006 (UTC)

  • Support. Maybe add the "Wikipedia:" prefix? Maybe not. --Tewy 00:41, 5 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support —ScouterSig 18:18, 18 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

"Sergeant, get those troopers into the gunship!" "Yes, sir!"

I've been bonking my head silly over what "gunship" could link to! I'M DESPERATE FOR SUGGESTIONS! Really, give this one some thought, please! --May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 14:31, 4 December 2006 (UTC)

Support. And how about linking to either WP:CVU or Main Page? Yuser31415@?#&help! 20:04, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
Ok, how's it look now? --May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 20:22, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
Great! Yuser31415@?#&help! 20:53, 4 December 2006 (UTC)

Hey! Friendly fire! Friendly fire!

How's that? --May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 14:18, 4 December 2006 (UTC)

  • Support. I thought of edit warring when I first saw this motto, but the newbie links are good. --Gray PorpoiseYour wish is my command! 19:57, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. Good newbie motto. --Tewy 00:34, 5 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support Let's not scare them away. ;-) | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 00:12, 17 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Then Jimbo said, "Let there be Wikipedia."

This actually comes from the following reimagining of Genesis 1:1-13 (please bear with me on this one):

In the beginning, Jimbo created MediaWiki and Wikimedia. MediaWiki was empty and had no form. Darkness covered the ocean, and Jimbo's Spirit was moving over the ocean.
Then Jimbo said, "Let there be Wikipedia," and there was Wikipedia. Jimbo saw that Wikipedia was good, so he divided Wikipedia from the darkness. Jimbo named Wikipedia "day", and the darkness "night". Evening passed, and morning came. This was the first day.
Then Jimbo said, "Let there be something to divide the MediaWiki in two." So Jimbo made the air and placed some of the MediaWiki above the air, and some below. Jimbo named the air, "Wikimedia". Evening passed, and morning came. This was the second day.
Then Jimbo said, "Let the MediaWiki under Wikimedia be gathered together so the dry land will appear." And it happened. Jimbo named the dry land "categories" and the MediaWiki that was gathered together "portals". Jimbo saw that this was good.
Then Jimbo said, "Let the categories produce articles—some with information, and others to disambiguate information." And it happened. Wikipedia produced articles with information, and disambiguation pages. Jimbo saw that all this was good. Evening passed, and morning came. This was the third day.

(This quote can immediately be moved to BJAODN if necessary.) While this is factually incorrect in areas, I think it pretty much sums up the very beginnings of Wikipedia. What does every one else think? --JB Adder | Talk 12:56, 4 December 2006 (UTC)

  • Neutral - somewhat funny, but on the borderline of being religiously offensive. --Gray PorpoiseYour wish is my command! 19:55, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose offensive.--Seadog ♪ 20:24, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose, religion is too controversial to be used in mottos, by my oppinion. --May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 20:32, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose. Per above. --Tewy 00:36, 5 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment I stepped over the mark again, I can tell. If it's okay, I'll remove the nom and pretend it didn't exist. --JB Adder | Talk 00:44, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
    • I wouldn't remove it, because there's no reason to hide an opposed motto. You may close the discussion, however, if you feel it's over. --Tewy 01:40, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
      • True. I'm a Christian myself (Anglican, more precisely), and my original intention for the motto (and the quote moreover) was not to offend anybody. The Biblical context may have been a bad idea, although many have employed the same for effect. (I actually got the idea from an early Rugrats episode, and built the above quote around the motto, although probably without consideration to others, which is my main mistake.) --JB Adder | Talk 05:58, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support, not that it matters. I thought it was funny. WODUP (talk) 03:57, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose per others. bibliomaniac15 05:39, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Controversial, gives Jimbo the sort of image he tries to discourage. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Fire. The Wheel. The Lightbulb. Wikipedia.

Some great inventions of the world. Any Questions? Tennis DyNamiTe (sign in) 02:29, 4 December 2006 (UTC)

  • Lol...very creatative, need I say more.__Seadog ♪ 02:30, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support, Wikipedia is up there with the most innovative of them. --Gray PorpoiseYour wish is my command! 02:43, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. Good idea. --Tewy 04:06, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
    • I think the addition of the automobile is one too many. --Tewy 00:38, 5 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. bibliomaniac15 04:52, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. Yuser31415@?#& 05:03, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment The airplane? | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 11:19, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
    • I don't know. I didn't want to have too many modern stuff, even though it is a great invention. Tennis DyNamiTe (sign in) 22:19, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support Probably the best motto I've seen so far. | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 11:19, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
  • I cannot not support this! --May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 14:19, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

I'm lovin' it!

Derived from McDonalds' slogan. --May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 17:56, 2 December 2006 (UTC)

Then Jimbo said, "Let there be Wikipedia."

This actually comes from the following reimagining of Genesis 1:1-13 (please bear with me on this one):

In the beginning, Jimbo created MediaWiki and Wikimedia. MediaWiki was empty and had no form. Darkness covered the ocean, and Jimbo's Spirit was moving over the ocean.
Then Jimbo said, "Let there be Wikipedia," and there was Wikipedia. Jimbo saw that Wikipedia was good, so he divided Wikipedia from the darkness. Jimbo named Wikipedia "day", and the darkness "night". Evening passed, and morning came. This was the first day.
Then Jimbo said, "Let there be something to divide the MediaWiki in two." So Jimbo made the air and placed some of the MediaWiki above the air, and some below. Jimbo named the air, "Wikimedia". Evening passed, and morning came. This was the second day.
Then Jimbo said, "Let the MediaWiki under Wikimedia be gathered together so the dry land will appear." And it happened. Jimbo named the dry land "categories" and the MediaWiki that was gathered together "portals". Jimbo saw that this was good.
Then Jimbo said, "Let the categories produce articles—some with information, and others to disambiguate information." And it happened. Wikipedia produced articles with information, and disambiguation pages. Jimbo saw that all this was good. Evening passed, and morning came. This was the third day.

(This quote can immediately be moved to BJAODN if necessary.) While this is factually incorrect in areas, I think it pretty much sums up the very beginnings of Wikipedia. What does every one else think? --JB Adder | Talk 12:56, 4 December 2006 (UTC)

  • Neutral - somewhat funny, but on the borderline of being religiously offensive. --Gray PorpoiseYour wish is my command! 19:55, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose offensive.--Seadog ♪ 20:24, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose, religion is too controversial to be used in mottos, by my oppinion. --May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 20:32, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose. Per above. --Tewy 00:36, 5 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment I stepped over the mark again, I can tell. If it's okay, I'll remove the nom and pretend it didn't exist. --JB Adder | Talk 00:44, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
    • I wouldn't remove it, because there's no reason to hide an opposed motto. You may close the discussion, however, if you feel it's over. --Tewy 01:40, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
      • True. I'm a Christian myself (Anglican, more precisely), and my original intention for the motto (and the quote moreover) was not to offend anybody. The Biblical context may have been a bad idea, alhough many have employed the same for effect. (I actually got the idea from an early Rugrats episode, and built the above quote around the motto, although probably without consideration to others, which is my main mistake.) --JB Adder | Talk 05:58, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support, not that it matters. I thought it was funny. WODUP (talk) 03:57, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose per others. bibliomaniac15 05:39, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support Culverin? Talk 01:42, 18 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. As per the nom two above, controversial and bad image. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

We need suppressing fire on those grenadiers!

Oh no! A vandalism link has made its way into the motto! What was I thinking. ;-) May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 12:12, 2 December 2006 (UTC)

Not again!

Thought it might come in handy. The idea well is pretty much drying up here! We need some new blood, ASAP! --May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 09:26, 2 December 2006 (UTC)

  • Oppose - Rejected. Unnecessary, people will think we're desperate ;). —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Let's have a block party!

People have been using the "block party" pun at Template:Wdefcon. --Gray PorpoiseYour wish is my command! 22:31, 1 December 2006 (UTC)

  • Support Abstain Reminds me of the "porpoise" pun at your RfA. | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 01:34, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose. Pardon me if I seem overly critical, but I believe this is suggesting that blocks are a thing to be fiddling around with, when we have another motto saying "Blocks are not toys!" bibliomaniac15 01:49, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment Changed vote per bibliomaniac. | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 02:04, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
  • How about this: "When the vandals arrive, our block party will begin." --Gray PorpoiseYour wish is my command! 02:55, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Weak support new version. bibliomaniac15 05:39, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Shows vandal-fighters as being too frivolous with blocks. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

All your Wiki are belong to us

All your base are belong to us. Love it or shove it. Culverin? Talk 11:31, 30 November 2006 (UTC)

It's a wiki, wiki world

Love or shove it. Culverin? Talk 11:31, 30 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Support Added an apostraphe and a comma; I hope you don't mind. :-) | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 11:49, 30 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose, the same motto already exists here, and it has been approved. --May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 12:09, 30 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Abstain Ok, since it already exists, I won't vote. | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 12:21, 30 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose Sorry mate, it's been done! Dfrg.msc 1 . 2 . Editor Review 07:30, 1 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Been done. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Can't...stop...editing...

Based loosely from Gray Porpoise's comment here about mottos linking to Wikipedia:Vandalism. The other option is "Must...stop...editing...". --Tewy 02:15, 30 November 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia? I love Wikipedia! Edits all around!

Not sure if everyone will recognize this quote, but here's another one my friend came up with. --Tewy 00:57, 30 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Support A little bit off with the link though. Maybe "Wikipedia? I love Wikipedia! Edits all around!". | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 01:02, 30 November 2006 (UTC)
    • How can I indicate where the original quote is from, then? My biggest worry is that someone reading this wouldn't get it as much because they didn't realize it was from a movie. (And I think a link to Wikipedia would be "superfluous, really"). --Tewy 01:14, 30 November 2006 (UTC)
      • I didn't even know the movie existed! That's how much it helped me. Of course, I'm on the computer all day, and the outside world is, well, outside; the average person would probably know better. I didn't get it was from the movie, but I still supported. Bottom line: it's a good motto, it doesn't need to be a movie quote. | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 01:22, 30 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. A bit boring, many people won't get it. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia: Where even civilians engage in war some times.

May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 17:27, 29 November 2006 (UTC)

I'll ask Jimbo to come up with some passports. ;-) | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 18:50, 29 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. A bit long, not really the sort of stuff we need. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

This is a restricted area. Automated security systems online.

May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 13:50, 29 November 2006 (UTC)

Comment I don't get it, wikipedia's not restricted to anyone †he Bread 05:39, 19 December 2006 (UTC)

  • Yeah, I probably should of thought about the links. Any other suggestions, anyone? --May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 12:45, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Gives a bad image. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Reach to the stars, and to the sky, and acheive what you want to acheive.

Laleena Support I nominated this article. Laleena

  • Oppose - Rejected. Not short, witty or at all clear. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedians are so technologically advanced that they can travel through portals!

--Gray PorpoiseYour wish is my command! 11:49, 29 November 2006 (UTC)

With 6,819,947 articles, no wonder they didn't make Wikipedia into a book.

With 6,819,947 articles, no wonder they didn't make Wikipedia into a book. London UK (talk) 21:34, 28 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Support, simply hilarious! --May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 21:38, 28 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support, I'm also greatly amused. There is going to be a Paper Wikipedia, described on Meta, but it won't have 6,819,947 articles, and this motto humourously shows that Wikipedia has expanded beyond the limits of a normal encyclopedia. --Gray PorpoiseYour wish is my command! 22:13, 28 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support You're making me wonder... | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 00:51, 29 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support Tennis DyNamiTe (sign in) 03:07, 29 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Push those cannons to the stern! Load the ammo and the ordnance!

May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 20:05, 28 November 2006 (UTC)

Be nice to Wikipedians. They outnumber you 47,348,628 to one.

Derived from an anonymous quote, "Be nice to people. They outnumber you 5.5 billion to one." --Gray Porpoise 01:36, 28 November 2006 (UTC) Support, but you could link the "be nice" part to WP:CIVIL. bibliomaniac15 01:41, 28 November 2006 (UTC)

I was going to do that, but then I forgot. Changed. --Gray Porpoise 01:50, 28 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Weak support. I like the concept, but it sounds a bit too threatening. --Tewy 02:59, 28 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Weak Support per Tewy. | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 12:25, 28 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

"Where there is light there is darkness"

Paratroopers, Marines, Infantry, shoot the enemies!

How's this? Yuser31415@? 22:24, 27 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Support. --Tewy 03:00, 28 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Weak Support The idea is great, but who says Paratroopers are better than Marines? I think Marines are infantry anyways. | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 12:24, 28 November 2006 (UTC)
    • Hmmm, I don't know. How would you put it? I was thinking it in numbers; Infantry is the most common (newbies), followed by Marines (normal wikipedians), followed by Paratroopers (admins). Yuser31415@? 06:25, 29 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. As per above discussion. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Britannica, meet your match.

Gray Porpoise 02:01, 27 November 2006 (UTC)

Why not meet your maker.__Seadog ♪ 02:21, 27 November 2006 (UTC)
Yes, except that Wikipedia came second. --Tewy 03:01, 27 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. --Tewy 03:01, 27 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. --May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 21:07, 27 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support I like the ones mocking Brittanica. | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 12:22, 28 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support! —ScouterSig 18:33, 18 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Going once, going twice... Sold for €0!

You won't profit from auctioning off a free encyclopedia. The currency symbol doesn't have to be euros, but don't get too US-centric. --Gray Porpoise 20:40, 26 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Support, quallity mottos there, GP. May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 21:19, 26 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support But I have an idea, How about the Japenese Yen! ¥. __Seadog ♪ 03:22, 28 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment How about, in order to get rid of a one country/area bias, we say, "Sold, for free!"? | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 12:21, 28 November 2006 (UTC)
    • I like it as it is, in the numerical form. I also don't mind the euro, because it represents a large population. --Tewy 00:16, 30 November 2006 (UTC)
      • And? The $ also represents a large population. Tennis DyNamiTe (sign in) 00:23, 30 November 2006 (UTC)
        • That's fine too. I just mean that I have no objections. --Tewy 00:45, 30 November 2006 (UTC)
          • What about "Sold for $0/£0/¥0/€0"? This would demonstrate the multicultural side of Wikipedia. | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 00:52, 30 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support With the "ψ" symbol instead of any "real" currency. | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 01:11, 1 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support with linked "ψ". Tennis DyNamiTe (sign in) 02:09, 1 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

No resumés, no inconvenient schedules, just sit down and get to work!

--Gray Porpoise 20:27, 26 November 2006 (UTC)

Assume snipe positions, commandos.

May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 08:51, 26 November 2006 (UTC)

Anti-armor. Mark that position. Go!

May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 08:51, 26 November 2006 (UTC)

  • (edit conflict) Comment What about linking to the underused Vandal Sniper? I actually became annoyed when I was editing Recent Changes once, because someone using this was always getting there first! | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 02:32, 28 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Note: I changed a link, how is it now? --May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 15:06, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Leading the charge in the War on Error!

From Template:Active Wiki Fixup Projects Tennis DyNamiTe (sign in) 00:42, 26 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Support I don't know if I should say this (for numerical reasons) but shoudn't it link to WP:Vandalism? | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 01:32, 26 November 2006 (UTC)
    • The "Error" part of it makes me think more of grammatical mistakes than vandalism. --Gray Porpoise 20:25, 26 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. That's hilarious. Maybe "Stay the course in the war on Error!"?--HereToHelp 23:56, 27 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Forged like the saber in the fires of death, Brothers all!

Maybe a bit too much emphasis on this one. May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 22:20, 25 November 2006 (UTC)

Here today, gone tomorrow.

Alternate links: "Here today, gone tomorrow." Let's limit the vandalism-related mottos, though. Another suggestion on the same theme is, "Survival of the fittest". --Gray Porpoise 19:02, 25 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Support either version. May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 19:31, 25 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support original or edit 2. Yes, there quite are a lot of vandalism quotes. --Tewy 20:05, 25 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support with a strong preference for the survival version. | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 02:25, 28 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

All the world's a wiki, and all its people merely editors. Eventually. No one escapes.

Seen this somewhere around, but I'm not sure where ... Yuser31415 reply!|contribs|help me improve 21:49, 24 November 2006 (UTC)

Comment- Shakespeare: "All the world's a stage,/ And all the men and women merely players." Sounds like it, but who knows? bibliomaniac15 00:55, 25 November 2006 (UTC)
I'm not sure ... that wasn't where I heard it, as far as I know ... but anyway ... Yuser31415 reply!|contribs|wander 01:43, 25 November 2006 (UTC)
I've just found it with a Google search. It's on User:Moreschi's talk page: Moreschi's Law of Wikipedia and the World: "All the world's a wiki, and all its people merely editors. Eventually. No one escapes. Maybe I should ask his permission first. Yuser31415 reply!|contribs|wander 01:49, 25 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment I would support the original version. By the way, I'm taking a short break from my wikibreak. :-) | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 01:30, 26 November 2006 (UTC)
Changed :) I like it better that way too. Oh, and I know what you feel like with the Wikibreak - I can't stay away from Wikipedia ;). Yuser31415@? 19:07, 26 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support I'm back! By the way, should we add "Eventually, no one escapes" or would it make it too long? | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 02:24, 28 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Unclear, long. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Go! Engage hostiles!

May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 13:40, 24 November 2006 (UTC)

What Wikipedian's work will we wreck, William?

How's this (my first motto :)? Yuser31415 reply!|contribs|help me improve 07:24, 24 November 2006 (UTC)

Yes, that's what I wanted to do, but I couldn't find the user - I was mispelling Willy ;). I'll change it now. Yuser31415 reply!|contribs|wander 19:31, 25 November 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia: It's all you can eat! ...or not.

Happy Thanksgiving! --Tewy 21:48, 23 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Support It made me laugh. You've been eating to much; do you feel alright? ;-) | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 21:52, 23 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

It's nice to see they've finally unhooked you from the simulators.

May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 20:40, 23 November 2006 (UTC)

You. RvV. Now.

May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 15:07, 23 November 2006 (UTC)

But then, wouldn't it be like saying "revert every edit"? May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 15:16, 23 November 2006 (UTC)
    • I think it would be more like a command. YOU REVERT NOW! | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 15:18, 23 November 2006 (UTC)
Hey come on now, a bit more subtlely. May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 15:20, 23 November 2006 (UTC)
Well, I trust you know "RvV" is "Revert Vandalism" but let's give the others a chance to comment, Ok? May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 15:24, 23 November 2006 (UTC)
Alright, you win (not with the nomination, but who could respond faster). You took a grand total of 6 minutes to respond in the above discussion, and I about 12 (depending on how fast I save this). ;-) | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 15:33, 23 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Too complicated, many will be confused, chaos will reign, it will be the end of the world as we know it. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

May the force be with you!

�Bloodpack� 06:16, 23 November 2006 (UTC)

Jimbo saves-but only after clicking "Show Preview" first!

From "Jesus Saves" Scienceman123 talk 05:21, 23 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Support- XD!!! Hilarious! bibliomaniac15 01:52, 30 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Unclear, gives Jimbo discouraged image. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Never the same encyclopedia twice.

I happened upon this version of the bread article. I saw that it had immediately been reverted and made that comment about Wikipedia to a friend of mine. WODUP talk/contribs 05:07, 23 November 2006 (UTC)

The problem with Wikipedia is that it only works in practice. In theory, it can never work

--24.20.69.240 02:19, 22 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Seadog.M.S (Arjun) reverted the addition of this motto, interpreting it as hate speech. HereToHelp had actually put in the statement, further down in the page, quoted from an unknown person. It may be legimate. I don't know what to think of it. --Gray Porpoise 02:45, 22 November 2006 (UTC)
I guess it was kind of (what is the word) wrong for me to revert. It just seemed like obvious vandalism...I too do not know what to think of it.__Seadog ♪ 02:55, 22 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment Just oppose it. It doesn't meet the requirements for a motto (what Wikipedia is about ect.), so it should be opposed. Follow my example. | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 21:46, 22 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Strong Oppose It works in theory and in practice. | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 21:46, 22 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose It seems to work for the most part so far. WODUP talk/contribs 05:07, 23 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment Ahem. That's the point of the motto - in theory, it'll never work (you could pretty much link that to Criticisms of Wikipedia). In practice, it seems to manage fairly well. Confusing Manifestation 13:51, 23 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment I misread the motto, but it still seems confusing without links. I like linking to Criticism of Wikipedia, but I think we need to link to something to show that Wikipedia does work in practice. The problem with Wikipedia is that it only works in practice. In theory, it can never work. WODUP talk/contribs 06:18, 27 November 2006 (UTC)
    • But it does work in theory. It has checks and balances. | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 13:55, 23 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Been done. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Do not let trolls guard the bridge to knowledge!

Gray Porpoise 21:03, 21 November 2006 (UTC)

This article is absolutely unique--except for the one after it, which is identical

Adapted quote by Murray Walker.--Skully Collins Edits 16:12, 21 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Oppose - Rejected. Controversial, not snappy. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

They're no match for droidekas!

Quote from Episode I --May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 12:57, 21 November 2006 (UTC)

Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto

Gray Porpoise 12:02, 21 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Support. Domo arigato, Mr. Porpoise. bibliomaniac15 04:31, 22 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. --Tewy 17:56, 25 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

A person's a person, no matter how small.

From Horton Hears a Who! --Gray Porpoise 03:02, 21 November 2006 (UTC) Oppose. Vandalism-only accounts and sock puppets don't always have significant edit counts, but they're dangerous. bibliomaniac15 04:07, 21 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Support. I don't see how this directly relates to vandalism-only accounts and sock puppets. I instead view this as new users being equally as important as administrators. --Tewy 05:10, 21 November 2006 (UTC)
    • The importance of newbies and admins is what I intended. Even so, vandals are human enough that you should be civil when dealing with them, too. --Gray Porpoise 11:50, 21 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - but how about changing it to 'A person's a person, no matter how small'? Yuser31415 reply!|contribs|help me improve 07:02, 22 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

And we would've gotten away with it too, if it weren't for those meddling kids and their dogs.

Quote from Scooby Doo. --May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 17:48, 20 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Support Aww. I was gonna do this one :-). Just like below, "their dogs" could link to Wikipedia:sock puppetry. Oh and isn't it "meddling kids"? Tennis DyNamiTe (sign in) 18:00, 20 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Right, thanks. It's been fixed. May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 19:19, 20 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support with dogs linking to the bot page (Bots are on our side!). I dislike Scooby Doo, but I can't help but be amused at this motto. --Gray Porpoise 01:49, 21 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment: Yes, I misunderstood the motto. Tennis DyNamiTe (sign in) 15:25, 21 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. --Tewy 17:55, 25 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

There's a sucker born every minute.

Would use the vandalism link, but that's overused, so I just referred to spammers. Could be trolls or sockpuppeteers as well. P.T. Barnum quote. --Gray Porpoise 03:31, 20 November 2006 (UTC)

Hey you could link it to here as a practical joke.___Seadog ♪ 17:55, 25 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Bit controversial. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Unemployment? No way!

--Gray Porpoise 02:21, 20 November 2006 (UTC)

GIT-R-DONE!

A well-known phrase spoken by Larry the Cable Guy. --Gray Porpoise 03:08, 19 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Support. --Tewy 04:08, 19 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

String 'em 'long and we'll mop 'em up.

May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 16:49, 18 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Support. --Tewy 17:49, 25 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Unclear. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

The only good vandalism is reverted vandalism.

It could stay like this or go with links. The links are pretty obvious... --Gray Porpoise 22:06, 16 November 2006 (UTC)

Comment I wouldn't say it's good. Why not change it to: "There is no such thing as good vandalism." | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 00:16, 17 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment:Or how about "The only good vandal is a blocked vandal"? May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 13:04, 17 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment But he would still come back after the block. | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 14:01, 17 November 2006 (UTC)
  • I don't remember where, but I heard from some literature or television show, "The only good lion is a dead one." --Gray Porpoise 02:15, 18 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment And that in turn, sounds like what Central Americans (some parts at least) say: "One indian fewer, one tortilla more". You'll find that substituting tortilla with "pancake" works very well. :-) | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 01:39, 19 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Offensive, too many vandalism related mottos. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

An editor's work is never done.

Here's one my friend came up with. --Tewy 05:00, 16 November 2006 (UTC)

The best way to destroy our enemies is to make them our friends.

May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 20:52, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

All the flowers of tomorrow are in the seeds of today.

May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 19:47, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

Support, the same links I would have chosen. --Gray Porpoisecetaceans have large brains 20:49, 14 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support For flowers, FA certainly don't smell very good. :-) | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 10:21, 15 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. --Tewy 17:46, 25 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

The only way to fail is to quit.

OK, so maybe the fail link is a bit off place, always open for suggestions. May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 19:47, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Oppose - Rejected. Doesn't make sense. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

We'll get you, my pretties, and your little dogs too!

From the Wizard of Oz. Or "I'll get you my pretty and your little dog too!" This is just an idea I'm throwing out there. Tennis DyNamiTe (sign in) 22:33, 13 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Support. Ha ha, I like the "little dogs" part especially. Either version is fine, but I like the first the best. Be sure to add an exclamation mark at the end. --Tewy 22:50, 13 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Can't touch this!

Must... stop... linking... Wikipedia:Vandalism... Gray Porpoisecetaceans have large brains 22:00, 13 November 2006 (UTC)

Six years. 6,819,947 articles. One encyclopedia.

Intended to be used on Wikipedia Day 2007. --Gray Porpoisecetaceans have large brains 21:25, 13 November 2006 (UTC)

Welcome to the Next Level.

Slogan for the Sega Genesis, Game Gear, Sega CD and Sega 32X. May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 20:35, 13 November 2006 (UTC)

It takes a licking and keeps on ticking.

May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 20:35, 13 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Support even though it's not much of a licking. | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 10:20, 15 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. Could "keeps on ticking" have a link too? --Tewy 17:36, 25 November 2006 (UTC)
  • To what exaclty? We're open for suggestions. May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 20:15, 25 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Don't mess with the best.

May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 20:35, 13 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Support Send the message out in any way you can. :-) | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 00:30, 14 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. --Tewy 17:35, 25 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

The pinnacle of evolution is now among us: Homo Vicipaedicus!

Inspired by the taxobox on that article (and my userpage). | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 14:54, 13 November 2006 (UTC)

This will only hurt for a second!

--Gray Porpoisecetaceans have large brains 11:52, 13 November 2006 (UTC)

Alternate: "We can do this the easy way or the hard way." --Gray Porpoisecetaceans have large brains 11:53, 13 November 2006 (UTC)

It's teamwork that sets apart good from excellent

This is a quote that I hear around my house all the time, only now it is wikified.--ॐ Seadog ॐ 00:08, 13 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Comment. Make sure the spelling and grammar is correct ("It's teamwork that sets apart the good from the excellent.") But in terms of the idea, I don't see how teamwork only makes "excellent" articles. This almost implies that a lack of teamwork results in just "good" articles. --Tewy 02:08, 13 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment A brainwave just hit me here. It should go like this: It's teamwork that sets apart good from exellent. | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 11:49, 13 November 2006 (UTC)
There, all fixed the dream part was random though. Any suggestions?--Seadog 21:35, 14 November 2006 (UTC)
I prefer "teamwork." --Tewy 22:47, 14 November 2006 (UTC)
Okay I changed it, also thanks for fixing my mistakes Tewy :)__Seadog 22:58, 14 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Strong Support Down with Brittanica! | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 13:13, 16 November 2006 (UTC)
    • I saw a poster for Brittanica. It said, "More content than any other encyclopedia." Until now! --Gray Porpoise 01:27, 28 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Almost slanderous, and Britannica is made by a team of researchers... —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

My dear Wikipedians: You can edit, you must edit, and you will edit.

Perhaps the first part should be removed? | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 13:51, 12 November 2006 (UTC)

And now our featured presentation

This comes up a lot in some movie theaters and on Disney movies, too (I think). Tennis DyNamiTe (sign in) 02:38, 12 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Support. --Tewy 02:51, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support Isn't it in all of kid's movies? (Or is it that Disney makes every kid's video out there) | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 13:45, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. They seem to use "featured presentation" as a euphemism for the real thing after loads of annoying previews. --Gray Porpoisecetaceans have large brains 11:51, 14 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

There are two types of people in the world: wikipedians and non-wikipedians

Reywas92Talk 22:19, 11 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Strong Support Very true. | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 00:07, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose Suggests an us-and-them mentality. Maybe something more like There are two types of people in the world: Wikipedians and those who just don't get it.? Confusing Manifestation 02:43, 13 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment Do you mean it's not us and them? I was so sure... | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 19:47, 13 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment. I really like the quote, "There are three types of people in this world: those who can count and those who can't," but I can't think of a quote that good that has Wikipedia in it; any suggestions? --Tewy 17:33, 25 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Makes no sense. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

This encyclopedia will change your life

Reywas92Talk 22:19, 11 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Support a tad cultish but I like it. Dylan Lake (t·c·ε) 22:29, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support Just one question, why "will"? Hasn't it already? :-) | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 00:06, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support, how about, "This encyclopedia will change your life (for the better)."? --Tewy 17:27, 25 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. A bit like advertising... —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Ich bin ein Benutzer

From kennedy's quote. Benutzer is German for user. Wikipedian may be better. Reywas92Talk 22:19, 11 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Comment This would be good on the German Wikipedia, but I'm not sure why you're nominating it here. | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 13:15, 16 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Hmmm...even with a link to Ich bin ein Berliner, people wouldn't understand what Benutzer meant. How about "Ich bin ein Wikipedian"? I support that version. --Tewy 17:26, 25 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Not very suitable. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Live in your world, edit in ours

playstation motto Reywas92Talk 22:19, 11 November 2006 (UTC)

Actually, I prefer Nintendo, but it doesn't have a motto. heh-heh. Reywas92Talk 20:12, 13 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. --Tewy 17:18, 25 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Article, I am your editor

another Star Wars idea Reywas92Talk 22:19, 11 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Support, this is a good one.--ॐ Seadog ॐ 22:21, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support Ah, yes, the famous quote. | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 00:04, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. Funny! --Tewy 02:53, 13 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support per above. Tennis DyNamiTe (sign in) 03:44, 13 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - I'm surprised T-borg hasn't commented on this yet! I like it as it is, although we could also use the theme for something different, e.g. "Jimbo, I am your father!" --Gray Porpoise 02:19, 18 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support:I don't know how I missed this one! May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 07:06, 18 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Edit unto articles as you want articles to edit unto you

Last part wierd, maybe another golden rule idea? Reywas92Talk 22:19, 11 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Oppose, I never usually oppose but this may be a tad to contriversial for some and the last part is a little odd. Keep them coming though --ॐ Seadog ॐ 22:22, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment - interrupting my short Wikibreak just for this - but why not change the motto to "Write unto others as you want others to write unto you"? Yuser31415 reply!|contribs|help me improve 01:02, 23 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Abstain. I'm just not sure what to make of this; it's a little weird, as others have said. --Tewy 17:16, 25 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Too confusing. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Quod scripsi, scripsi

"What is written, is written" - Trevor MacInnis (Contribs) 20:06, 11 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Support Abstain I like your idea of nominating Latin phrases. | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 00:02, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment Isn't the point of Wikipedia that what is written can be changed, though? Confusing Manifestation 02:44, 13 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Commnet I changed my vote per above. | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 11:44, 13 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Approve Geo. 20:52, 17 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Illegitimi non carborundum

-Trevor MacInnis (Contribs) 19:59, 11 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Abstain Would support in correct Latin (according to the article): Noli nothis permittere te terere. | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 00:00, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support correct version. --Tewy 17:13, 25 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia...is cool!

This is kind of lame, but I am sure some of us feel this way.--ॐ Seadog ॐ 18:03, 11 November 2006 (UTC)

Encyclopedists of the world, unite!

I was looking for some political slogans to make mottos based on. This one is changed from Workers of the world, unite! --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 19:49, 10 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Support. I like it. bibliomaniac15 Review? 19:52, 10 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose I'm sorry, but here are my reasons:
  • 1.I'm not an encyclopedist.
  • 2.Most Wikipedians are not encyclopedists.

And the most important one:

AndonicO Talk 23:44, 10 November 2006 (UTC)
You write in an encyclopedia, and that's what I consider an encyclopedist. --Gray PorpoiseWhat have I done� 03:09, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
Then change it to Wikipedians. Tennis DyNamiTe (sign in) 03:12, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment Yes, I would weak support with Wikipedians. | AndonicO Talk 10:20, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose I never oppose but yeah Wikipedia is not communism... and we're not encyclopedists. sorry Dylan Lake (t·c·ε) 22:27, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment I changed my vote above, because it would still be communism. | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 22:22, 18 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Agh... Communism... —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Life comes at you fast; Wikipedia is on your side.

From the Nationwide commercials. Any suggestions for a better first link? | AndonicO Talk 17:06, 10 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Not very flashy, could be put in reserve. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 09:50, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

No plan survives contact with the enemy.

May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 15:58, 10 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Comment I'm confused, isn't it the other way around, "No enemy survives contact with the plan. | AndonicO Talk 17:02, 10 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment:Eh, either way. May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 17:06, 10 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support edit 1. --Tewy 17:10, 25 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Doesn't make much sense. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Want to help? Click here!

Maybe used before, but I hope it gets people to click the links. bibliomaniac15 Review? 02:04, 10 November 2006 (UTC)

They can be separate, or in the same motto. That's my suggestion. --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 19:52, 10 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support edit 2. That's the simplest one. --Tewy 17:09, 25 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Doesn't really work. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

A fact is worth a thousand speculations.

More true than "A picture is worth a thousand words." --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 02:00, 10 November 2006 (UTC)

Knowledge power, wisdom freedom

Knowledge is power, but only wisdom is liberty. Randfan 01:20, 10 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Please add new mottos of the top of the list. Thanks. --Tewy 05:06, 10 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Unclear. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Hostiles to starboard, ready guns. Firing solution in two seconds!

Not really sure if it isn't a bit long. May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 12:52, 9 November 2006 (UTC)

This motto is not POV!

It should read: "This motto is not POV!" --Tewy 05:16, 9 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Support What about having the "not" italized? That way it will appear in the motto. | AndonicO Talk 11:37, 10 November 2006 (UTC)
    • Oh, I didn't realize the mottos themselves were in bold too. Ok, I'll change it. --Tewy 22:54, 10 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support I don't know, this comment does seem POV to me. Tennis DyNamiTe (sign in) 02:57, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

There is no such thing as damage that can't be repaired.

--Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 19:44, 8 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Support. That's a good point for critics of Wikipedia to understand. --Tewy 04:52, 9 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support What if someone starts creating Vandalbots? ;-) | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 19:49, 13 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

I'd rather be on Wikipedia

Inspired by "real life" | AndonicO Talk 13:37, 8 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. --Tewy 17:06, 25 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Gives wrong impression. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

What if knowledge were a place?

--Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 02:38, 8 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Strong Support This is great! Tennis DyNamiTe 02:43, 8 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support, what a beautiful choice of words.--Arjun 02:44, 8 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. --Tewy 03:32, 8 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support Well, I guess we'd all be addicted to it. Sounds familiar. | AndonicO Talk 10:10, 8 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support, nice one! May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 13:25, 8 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Great! Randfan 03:49, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

War is a dangerous thing

This can be considered contriversial also I don't think I spelt dangerous right.--Arjun 21:28, 7 November 2006 (UTC)

  • I'm not sure what you mean by this, but from what I understand, wouldn't "War is a dangerous thing" be better? And, by the way, your spelling is eggselent. :-) | AndonicO Talk 10:09, 8 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Weak support. This one's just not as good as some others, in my opinion. --Tewy 04:59, 9 November 2006 (UTC)
I know it is boring imo to but it is the truth.--ॐ Seadog ॐ 03:07, 10 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Weak Support as "War is a dangerous thing". Btw, welcome back Seadog.M.S ;) Tennis DyNamiTe 04:00, 10 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment, The name change was unsuccesful so I am going to sign my posts as Seadog again. :) Also I changed it to thing, the whole motto was a reference to the George Bush quote (I think war is a dangerous place). Cheers.--ॐ Seadog ॐ 12:40, 10 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Controversial. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Wars not make one great.

One of Yoda's lines from Episode V. May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 20:21, 7 November 2006 (UTC)
Support:

  • Randfan 03:54, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. --Tewy 17:05, 25 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse.

Or accept really. Taken from The Godfather. | AndonicO Talk 11:55, 7 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Support, nice one! May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 12:50, 7 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support, love this one.--Arjun 21:28, 7 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Strong Support Tennis DyNamiTe 21:37, 7 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Strong Support. I wanted to use this line, but I couldn't think of how to use it. Great use of links. --Tewy 01:29, 8 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment Thank you. By the way Tennis Dynamite, I like your new signature; it looks better than the one that turned purple. I HATE PURPLE! | AndonicO Talk 10:07, 8 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Here we are Wikipedians, which means: thoughtful, loving, neutral.

A quote by Jimbo himself, on Category:Wikipedians by politics. Confusing Manifestation 10:50, 7 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Support If everyone followed that rule... | AndonicO Talk 11:46, 7 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Weak support. Lacks flair, but still good. --Tewy 01:32, 8 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment Links? Tennis DyNamiTe 22:41, 8 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Lacks flair. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

--This previously unsigned motto was added by Motto of the Day(talk * contribs) .

Just a little bit of self-advertising. Tennis DyNamiTe 22:10, 6 November 2006 (UTC)

No, I am your father!

Another Star Wars quote. | AndonicO Talk 21:05, 6 November 2006 (UTC)

Comment, funny and true. Another posibility is the I link to Jimbo's userpage and the your link to Special:Mypage. Any way is fine.--Arjun 21:08, 6 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Support as "You killed my father! No, I am your father!", though that's technically not in the movie (List of misquotations, about halfway down). I just think it's hard to tell where the original quote is from without the first line. As far as links go, I think the Jimmy one fits best, but we don't have a lot for Nupedia as of now. I can't decide the best word to link Special:Mypage to. And by the way, "father" starts to sound very strange after you say it enough times... --Tewy 23:23, 6 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment Changed from "I am your father!" to "No, I am your father!". Not much of a difference, but I don't think Jimbo is my father, or that of Wikipedia either. | AndonicO Talk 11:43, 7 November 2006 (UTC)
    • Ok, this version is fine. --Tewy 05:02, 9 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Good. Randfan 03:51, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

May the Edit be with you, always

I think most of us has seen this motto around here ;). --Arjun 20:50, 6 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Support I bet T-borg will support this one. | AndonicO Talk 21:03, 6 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support the motto, don't forget to capitalise the E in Edit;) (though this would be a rare occasion if approved, for a user's signature to become a Motto of the day, don't you think?) May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 21:40, 6 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. Rare occasion indeed. --Tewy 23:25, 6 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment I capitalized the E; it is now more like "The Force". | AndonicO Talk 11:34, 10 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Randfan 03:53, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Been done. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

The bigger they are, the harder they fall.

--Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 02:38, 6 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Support, very true. May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 15:33, 6 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support Lets try that they don't fall too hard. | AndonicO Talk 21:02, 6 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. --Tewy 01:23, 7 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Wiki: Just Say Yes No Yes!

The good old "Drugs: Just Say No" campaign. Confusing Manifestation 01:09, 6 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Comment I'll support if you remove the first "yes"; it makes it confusing. | AndonicO Talk 21:01, 6 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support without the first "Yes." --Tewy 23:26, 6 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved with changes. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Change...happens.

This will probably get opposes all around the bourd since it comes across as POV (I don't belive in evolution) This is however the truth Wikipedia did evolve out of Nupedia.--Arjun 14:32, 5 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Oppose. I'm going to have to, because it's about as controversial as you can get. Besides that though, it's a good motto that I would otherwise support. Maybe there's a better way to word this...perhaps "Change...happens"?. That one I might weak support, because it's a little boring. --Tewy 17:35, 5 November 2006 (UTC)
Good idea, I did not wan't it to be contriversial I was just trying to get a layout going--Arjun 21:37, 5 November 2006 (UTC)
    • Weak support. As I said above, it's not very catchy, but the concept is there. --Tewy 22:56, 5 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support It's true, but the question is, did it change for the better? | AndonicO Talk 18:20, 7 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Unclear. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Love thy neighbor as thy love thyself.

The Golden rule, I think this is right let me know what you think.--Arjun 14:58, 4 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Support Love me, as I love myself. ;-) By the way, I haven't seen you around here, welcome! ;-) | AndonicO Talk 15:58, 4 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support By the way, Arjun is Seadog M.S. Tennis Dynamite 02:03, 6 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. Good links. And I think AndonicO knows who Arjun is; note the wink. --Tewy 02:30, 6 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment Yes, I do know who Arjun is: he is the nominator of this motto. ;-) | AndonicO Talk 20:58, 6 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment, I know who Arjun is too. ;)_Arjun 21:01, 6 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment How would you know, whoever you are? ;) Tennis DyNamiTe 21:29, 6 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment Good point, btw I like your new sig.--Arjun 22:46, 6 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment Thanks. The fuuny thing is that I can't even see my sig. because it appears purple from clicking on the links so much. How amI supposed to check if I made a mistake? Btw, what good point? ;) Tennis DyNamiTe 23:12, 6 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment In order to see if you made any mistakes, you have to take a long Wikibreak. :-( | AndonicO Talk 20:58, 7 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment It seems like I had made a mistake. Thanks to Tewy for helping me realize it. Tennis DyNamiTe 21:40, 7 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Contribute to what you can in life

I don't know what to link the contribute part to. Maybee to Mycontributions? , if there is such thing.--Seadog 21:30, 3 November 2006 (UTC)

Done.Hello this is Seadog and this is a perfect opportunity to explain to all that know me that I have changed my sig to this for these reasons--Arjun 03:42, 4 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support See below comment. ;-) | AndonicO Talk 15:55, 4 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. --Tewy 05:31, 5 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia, it will change your outlook on life.

The truth isn't it.--Seadog 21:30, 3 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Comment - err...what outlook? �Bloodpack� 21:40, 3 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - err...what life? | AndonicO Talk 22:56, 3 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Weak support. POV!!! Just kidding, but I'd suggest a colon instead of a comma. --Tewy 04:59, 5 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Not snappy. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia, the only place where you can take a break for as long as you wan't and not get fired.

What do you think, to long?--Seadog 21:30, 3 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Comment. I don't think the link to WP:NOT is relevent to the quote. There's no need to kill two birds with one stone when we have dozens of stones. --Tewy 22:54, 3 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Weak support. It is a little long, but true to the fact that Wikipedia is more of a hobby (some more than others...) than a restricting job. --Tewy 05:06, 5 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Too long, doesn't make sense. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia: It's our responsibility

in terms of editing, contributing, providing reliable information, and for the admins, their responsibility towards their role in wikipedia, bascially for each and everyone of us �Bloodpack� 21:13, 3 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Support I don't think we are really responsibe for it. It's still good though. | AndonicO Talk 21:54, 3 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support, but how about "Wikipedia: It's our responsibility.", to emphasize the community? Either way is fine with me, though. --Tewy 04:56, 9 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Wrong impression. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia is serious business — Malber (talk ·  contribs)

Um, I just loved this one. Its all over his RfA thing. :) — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 11:58, 3 November 2006 (UTC)

  • weak support I like it all except for the signature on it. RyGuy 12:24, 3 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support, I like this and I like the sig on it.--Seadog 18:48, 3 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment. It seems like this has been thought of by more than one person. See the Google search. --Tewy 05:24, 5 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Been done. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

You may edit wikipedia. But don't vandalize it!

Another weird one, It is a word play on "You may look, But don't touch it. --Seadog 00:04, 3 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Support This is a good summary. | AndonicO Talk 00:34, 3 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. A good message. --Tewy 01:27, 3 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support Dylan Lake 01:59, 3 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Not snappy, too obvious. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Yay!......Not yay.

Kind of stupid I guess but it is the truth.--Seadog 00:01, 3 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Weak support. Yes, it's a little silly, but still funny. If you want a more formal version, I'd go with "Yay, nay." I prefer the original, myself, though having the standard three dots would help. --Tewy 01:56, 3 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Silly. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Got wiki?

--Tewy 22:51, 2 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Support, very original, maybe it could say Got Wikipedia?. But the first one is fine.--Seadog 23:18, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
    • Yes, I was referring to that original quote. The reason for "wiki" was because "Wikipedia" seemed too long. I have linked to the "Got milk?" article as well. --Tewy 01:32, 3 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment I would support "got wikipedia" as Seadog says. | AndonicO Talk 23:44, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Sounds cool — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 12:00, 3 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Bit too crude. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Veni, Vidi, Wiki

V's are pronounced as w's and c's as k's in Classical Latin, for those of you who don't know. - Che Nuevara 07:47, 2 November 2006 (UTC)

I've always liked that quote. | AndonicO Talk 12:18, 2 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Support. It fits so well with the original quote...nice. --Tewy 01:35, 3 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support Dylan Lake 02:00, 3 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Love the complexity of the humour. If your not getting it just wait. IF you've been waiting for more than 30 minutes, you're an idiot. :) Randfan 22:35, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Please give us some AID.

--Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 00:44, 2 November 2006 (UTC)

There is no such thing as "too much Wikipedia."

--Tewy 00:37, 2 November 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. POV not included.

Random thought.--Seadog 22:58, 1 November 2006 (UTC)

Zorbogarvovichnaskartermartnichal. Go on edit that non-existant article(you know you want to.)

Weird word isn't it.--Seadog

  • Support What if someone actually creates the article? :-) | AndonicO Talk 12:48, 1 November 2006 (UTC)
Well that would be strange but anyway what the non-existant article name could be changed to anything.-Seadog 22:58, 1 November 2006 (UTC)
Or just repeatedly deleted like The weather in London and redlink - Che Nuevara 07:49, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
I think it should be closer to random, because otherwise, the focus will be on the link's title, rather than on the rest of the text. The link should act a lot like lorem ipsum does. --Tewy 01:40, 3 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. I like the use of the superscript, and yes, the nonexistant article could be changed to pretty much anything. --Tewy 00:47, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment. How about we use coding tricks like: Zorbogarvovichnaskartermartnichal. Go on, edit that non-existant article (you know you want to).  WODUP  Talk 04:49, 7 November 2006 (UTC)
    • I like that idea. --Tewy 04:53, 7 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment, I changed it.--ॐ Seadog ॐ 14:08, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Nuisance, encourages vandalism. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

I tawt I taw a vandaw!

--Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 02:53, 1 November 2006 (UTC)

  • Support Funny.--Seadog 03:05, 1 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support, followed the next day by "I did! I did taw a vandaw!" Confusing Manifestation 09:03, 1 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support Well, wouldn't Elmer say "I did! I did tzee a vandaw!"? | AndonicO Talk 12:47, 1 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. The "I" link is difficult to click on, though I suppose that's a good thing, considering that it's not the focus of the motto. --Tewy 00:44, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support Tennis DyNamiTe 21:33, 6 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

What's in a name? An encyclopedia by any other name would be just as ...

I couldn't figure out what to put in place of ... but there are a number of possibilities. Suggestions? May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 12:50, 31 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Comment. You've definitely got something going here, but I really can't think of anything besides, "What's in a name? An encyclopedia by any other name would just be, well, normal." (or "would just be...normal"). --Tewy 01:33, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
extended one more week Geo. 01:26, 6 November 2006 (UTC)

Void where prohibited.

This could still use some better links. Perhaps "Void where prohibited." or something completely different would improve this. --Tewy 20:46, 29 October 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia: For all your editing needs.

Not sure if this has already been used; it sounds familiar... --Tewy 20:46, 29 October 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia: The encyclopedia that you spend more time editing than actually reading.

--Tewy 20:00, 29 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Support Unfortunatly, that is true. :-) | AndonicO Talk 12:36, 1 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Crude. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

There is such a thing as real life, you know.

Actually, I don't like this one very much; I'm just putting the idea out there for others to expand on. --Tewy 04:27, 29 October 2006 (UTC)

This motto appears to contradict itself.

It really doesn't, though... but that means it does! Quite paradoxical. --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 13:17, 28 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Support any, with preference for edit 3. I like it. I wonder if a link or two would make it even better. --Tewy 18:28, 28 October 2006 (UTC)
    • How about this, with "add one" linking to this page?
This motto appears to contradict itself.
Please add one that makes more sense.
--Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 20:01, 28 October 2006 (UTC)
    • How about this:
This motto appears to contradict itself.
Please suggest a new one on the talk page.
    • Or to be even closer to the original template:
This motto appears to contradict itself.
Please see the discussion for a replacement on the talk page.
--Tewy 20:38, 28 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support with preference to 3rd. Why not link talk page to this very page? Tennis Dynamite 04:30, 30 October 2006 (UTC)
    • It actually does, but when a link links to its own page, the text is formatted as bold (See Help:Self link). --Tewy 05:06, 30 October 2006 (UTC)
      • Yes, I thought of it right after I left the comment. Tennis Dynamite 21:39, 30 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support The third one is best. | AndonicO Talk 12:33, 1 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved third version. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Only five pillars are needed for a strong foundation.

Get it? Pillars are the vertical columns that support a building, and a foundation is an architectural term. --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 19:53, 27 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Comment: The motto is pretty good, but what have the Five pillars of Wikipedia to do with the Wikimedia Foundation? May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 20:01, 27 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Weak oppose. It sounds nice, but T-borg has a point. --Tewy 20:48, 28 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment. How about something that shows that the five pillars of Wikipedia are dependent upon the Wikimedia Foundation, like pillars (or any part) of a building would depend on its foundation. Something like "Wikipedia: Five pillars on a solid Foundation."  WODUP  Talk 04:26, 7 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - but how about "Wikipedia is a roof on five pillars that rest on a solid foundation"? (Or something similiar ;)? Yuser31415 reply!|contribs|help me improve 19:59, 22 November 2006 (UTC)
    • A most excellent suggestion! --Gray Porpoise 20:55, 22 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

God Gave Wikipedia to you, Gave Wikipedia to you, Gave Wikipedia to everyone

Could resist... ~IAMTHEEGGMANΔdark side21:54, 24 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Comment. Please add new nominations to the top of the list. Thanks. --Tewy 21:57, 24 October 2006 (UTC)`
  • Comment. Moved --IAMTHEEGGMANΔdark side 01:23, 27 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment. I'm not sure that I understand it. Is it a reference to something?  WODUP  Talk 04:14, 7 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Controversial. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia: So what are you lookin' at? Start contributing!

...or "Start editing" �Bloodpack� 21:32, 26 October 2006 (UTC)

Support either reverting or editing, without the Wikipedia: prefix. --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 18:57, 27 October 2006 (UTC)
uhm, yes, i only followed the motto submission format. Btw, the message simply implies "To stop lookin on the motto everyday and start working (contributing)" �Bloodpack� 21:20, 27 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support, as "What are you looking at? Start editing!" --Tewy 20:53, 28 October 2006 (UTC)
just changed to a suitable title �Bloodpack� 14:31, 30 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support with "editing" "Start contributing" just doesn't sound quite right. Tennis Dynamite 22:03, 31 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia: My Antidrug

Based on the antidrug ads. Although some might say the oppisite Cnriaczoy42 19:37, 26 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Comment - i dont know what drug has to do with wikipedia �Bloodpack� 21:24, 27 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment. I don't get it as it is right now. How about "Wikipedia: My antidrug"? --Tewy 20:59, 28 October 2006 (UTC)
  • comment changed "the" to "my" Cnriaczoy42 21:58, 28 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Weak oppose. I think my suggestion improves this, but I still can't support, becuase it's more of something that a person would say, rather than a statement about what Wikipedia is. Sure, it's catchy, but I just can't see this appearing as the motto of the day. Sorry. --Tewy 23:11, 28 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Been done. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia is a: neutral and unbiased compilation of previously written, verifiable facts.

Wikipedia:Wikipedia in eight words --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 00:41, 26 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Support I stumbled across this one a while ago (Wikipedia in 8 words). I don't understand why it isn't featured prominently on the Main Page. It reveals what most critics of Wikipedia don't understand. --Dylan Lake 21:30, 26 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. Exactly what Wikipedia is. --Tewy 20:55, 28 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support It could appear as: {| class="messagebox" id="pnutshell"


I couldn't find a way to change policy to encyclopedia, though. Tennis DyNamiTe

  • Playing with subst...
This encyclopedia in a nutshell This encyclopedia in a nutshell:
Wikipedia is a: neutral and unbiased compilation of previously written, verifiable facts.
--Tewy 03:55, 8 November 2006 (UTC)
    • I dunno, do you want the italics in there too? --Tewy 04:00, 8 November 2006 (UTC)
      • Yes, I think that would be better. Tennis DyNamiTe 22:40, 8 November 2006 (UTC)
        • Done, but now I also wonder if linking to Wikipedia:Wikipedia in eight words or each word seperately would work too... --Tewy 23:07, 8 November 2006 (UTC)
          • The "Wikipedia is" part could link to Wikipedia in nine words and the other parts separately. Tennis DyNamiTe 20:59, 9 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved last version. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

From that one movie--SeadogTalk 14:51, 25 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Support That's good. | AndonicO Talk 15:46, 25 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. Good links. May I suggest linking to ugly instead? --Tewy 21:43, 25 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. It seems that some recently scheduled mottos have had links omitted from them. Hopefully that doesn't happen again. --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 00:13, 26 October 2006 (UTC)
      • Comment I like Gray Porpoises idea.--Seadog 00:08, 3 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Not MySpace, our space!

...or "Not MySpace, everybody's space!" --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 10:50, 25 October 2006 (UTC)

If I had a Wiki, I'd edit in the morning...

Based on the title line of the American folk song "If I Had a Hammer". --Fsotrain09 03:58, 25 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Abstain. I don't recognize the song. --Tewy 21:07, 28 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. I like it.  WODUP  Talk 03:59, 7 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Approved Geo. 20:50, 17 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Unclear. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Over a week- Awaiting decision

The task ahead of us is never as great as the power behind us

Spoken by Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882). Dfrg.msc 1 . 2 . 3 11:17, 23 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Support. Could you include some links, such as "The task ahead of us is never as great as the power behind us."? Or you could just have one link in "power". --Tewy 22:16, 23 October 2006 (UTC)
Of course, that does make it better. Dfrg.msc 1 . 2 . 3 05:33, 24 October 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia is people!

Based on the famous line from Soylent Green, preferably with some kind of link to the WP community somehow. Confusing Manifestation 05:19, 23 October 2006 (UTC) Support True that brother. Dfrg.msc 1 . 2 . 3 11:17, 23 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Support. So true. --Tewy 22:17, 23 October 2006 (UTC)
    • Comment I don't quite understand this motto, could anyone explain it please? | AndonicO Talk 23:34, 23 October 2006 (UTC)
      • I took it to mean that Wikipedia is made up of people, run by people, etc. --Tewy 23:57, 23 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment That would be better. | AndonicO Talk 17:52, 30 October 2006 (UTC)

My precious.

An ironic use of Gollum's line from the Lord of the Rings movies. Confusing Manifestation 05:19, 23 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Weak support. People might think that ownership of articles is what Wikipedia is about, if they don't read the link. But since that's probably not going to happen too much, I'll weak support. --Tewy 21:59, 23 October 2006 (UTC)
  • It's hard to interpret the motto at all unless one clicks on the link. Then, however, it is hilarious and not misleading. Support. --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 18:56, 27 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

So be it, Vandal. If you can not be turned, you will be blocked.

A wiki twist on Emperor Palpatine's line from Episode VI. (pardon the pun, but somehow I've got a bad feeling about this) -- May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 21:06, 22 October 2006 (UTC)

Your 2 Cents do Matter even if everyone else thinks they have 10

A slightly angry quote from a friend from my days as an angry newcommer �he Bread 04:27, 22 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Comment. I'm not sure what you're referring to with the "10" and its link. --Tewy 20:17, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
  • 10 cents, mainly it's WP:NOT and the "It's not a Bureaucracy" �he Bread 22:42, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
Hmmm...is there a page that explains everyone is equal? Wikipedia:What adminship is not comes close, in my opinion. --Tewy 23:15, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
IMO That's better,this quote arose from an admin doing what adminship is not, i've changed the link �he Bread 23:18, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. Ok, now it's a good quote that encourages everyone to edit (and has better links). --Tewy 23:29, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia where you can either read about Recent changes or Recent changes

Or something along these lines--Seadog.M.S 02:41, 22 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Weak support. A little long, and it doesn't make any sense without clicking the links, but after you get past those it's good. --Tewy 02:46, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support Good, just add a colon after Wikipedia. | AndonicO Talk 09:18, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Weak. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Who will guard the guards? ... Wiki will

in refernece to the quote from some were, that is about the abuse of power Shinigami Josh 14:48, 21 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Weak oppose. I'm not sure who the guards are in Wikipedia. I think I get where you're going with this, but can you clarify a little more? --Tewy 02:44, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
its about the abuse of power, if X is guarding you who guards X against the abuse of power. wiki will because every one contributes...Shinigami Josh 01:42, 23 October 2006 (UTC)
I still can't see how that specifically applies to Wikipedia. Sorry, it might just be me, but I can't support it until the quote makes sense through links or different wording, and without a seperate explanation. --Tewy 02:23, 23 October 2006 (UTC)

I love the smell of reverted vandalism in the morning.

Line from Apocalypse now. -- May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 18:22, 21 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Support. --Tewy 19:48, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support That's a good one. | AndonicO Talk 20:39, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. So I do. bibliomaniac15 21:38, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support Cool �he Bread 05:59, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support Nice --Dylan Lake 05:11, 23 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Heehee, good one! --Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 16:26, 26 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

You know how to edit a page, don't you? You just point at the edit button and click.

From To Have and Have Not. -- May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 18:22, 21 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Weak support. It's a little boring, but true. --Tewy 20:17, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Weak. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Go Wiki! Go Wiki! It's your brirthday! It's your birthday!

Would be a nice motto, if it was accurate all year long, instead of only one day. But I think it could work out for Wikipedia's "birthday", don't you think? -- May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 10:09, 21 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Weak support. It can only be used on one day. --Tewy 19:49, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
    • Weak oppose. Looking at it again, it seems tacky, especially compared to some of these other ones. --Tewy 01:05, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose Actually, I think a simple "Happy Birthday to you!" would be better. | AndonicO Talk 20:38, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose Tasteless, and it's "birthday" instead of "brirthday." —Preceding unsigned comment added by bibliomaniac15 (talk • contribs)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Completely tasteless. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Take your stinking paws off them, you damned dirty apes!

Quote from Planet of the Apes -- May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 10:09, 21 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Support I like it a lot. | AndonicO Talk 11:54, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support Witty. bibliomaniac15 21:42, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. --Tewy 17:53, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

W.P. phone home.

Not sure what "home" is in this one...Wikimedia? Jimbo? From E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. --Tewy 04:13, 21 October 2006 (UTC)

Why not home? Confusing Manifestation 09:40, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
Oh, duh :). --Tewy 17:22, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
Support --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 23:21, 24 October 2006 (UTC)

You're gonna need a bigger server.

From Jaws. --Tewy 04:13, 21 October 2006 (UTC)

Support --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 23:21, 24 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Good one. Definitely in the spirit of WP. I can just imagine Brion phoning up Jimmy after the millionth article and saying this. --Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 16:28, 26 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Approved Geo. 20:44, 17 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

You had me at "Jimbo."

From Jerry Maguire. --Tewy 04:13, 21 October 2006 (UTC)

Here's Jimmy!

Or something more like "Heeere's Jimmy!". From The Shining. --Tewy 04:13, 21 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Support - Good reference. Should we ask Jimbo's permission first? --Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 16:29, 26 October 2006 (UTC)
    • It wouldn't hurt. An Overseer can contact him before approving. --Tewy 21:20, 28 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Table until we have permission. Geo. 20:45, 17 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Permission never given, probably never will be. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

There's no place like Wikipedia.

Or it could be repeated once. From The Wizard of Oz. --Tewy 04:13, 21 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Support It's the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Hey, that would make a good motto too, I'll do that later. | AndonicO Talk 20:36, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - A variation could be, "There's no place like home, but some places are better." --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 23:27, 24 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support edit (and original still). --Tewy 23:40, 24 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

This website is a stub, you can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Wikipedia: the largest source of information in the world (after the CIA.)

  • Since my "source of knowledge" motto isn't getting any votes, I made another with the same purpose. | AndonicO 11:41, 20 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Weak oppose. It's more of a fact (assuming it's true) than a motto. --Tewy 20:24, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment Actually, I think it's not true; they probably have less quantity and more detail. | AndonicO Talk 15:06, 23 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Possibly controversial. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

The text you are reading now is Bold, this is how you should strive to be.

--Seadog.M.S 02:00, 20 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Support Interesting Seadog. I made it Bold by the way, I think you had forgotten. | AndonicO 11:35, 20 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment Oh, I guess it didn't make any differance. | AndonicO 11:36, 20 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment. It could use some slight rephrasing; maybe "This text is bold, and this is how you should strive to be." I support a modified version. --Tewy 19:55, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. A little preachy. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

When vandals get tough, editors get tougher!

  • Maybe substituting editors for something else might work better? | AndonicO 19:32, 19 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. Maybe have "reverters" or "the Counter-Vandalism Unit", but "editors" is fine. --Tewy 19:58, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment Wow, it's much easier to get supports here than at featured picture candidates! I wish I was Diliff. | AndonicO Talk 20:02, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
    • I think it's because there's not as many to choose from and there aren't as many standards to oppose on. --Tewy 20:08, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
      • Comment Maybe, but it's more fun over there, for sure. | AndonicO Talk 20:13, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Please leave a new motto

I was thinking something like this:

Please leave a new motto .

Tennis Dynamite 02:37, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

Support I like it, the second one.--Seadog.M.S 13:00, 20 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support formatted version. --Tewy 19:59, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

There are alternatives to fighting.

One of Obi-Wan Kenobi's lines from Star Wars: Clone Wars. Other suggestions for links? -- May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 20:06, 18 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Weak oppose. I'm not sure that everyone will recognize the line without being told what movie it's from (at least I didn't). You could put a link to something fun to do on Wikipedia on "alternatives", such as WP:FUN ;-). --Tewy 20:13, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
And why does it have to be recognised? It's purpose was to remind others not to engage in editing conflicts. It doesn't need to be recognised to do that. May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 20:32, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
In my opinion, if people don't recognize it as being from a movie or wherever, the motto sounds a little bland. --Tewy 23:22, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
Maybe a link somewhere within the motto to the movie it is from can solve that. I'm not sure where, though. --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 19:08, 27 October 2006 (UTC)
Maybe as "There are alternatives to fighting." -Obi-Wan Kenobi; so that viewers would know where it was from. --Tewy 01:06, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
OK, that could work out as well. May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 19:36, 29 October 2006 (UTC)

Did I forget to mention, that Kenobi uttered the same line in A New Hope? How silly of me, I must have lost my head for a while ;). Better? May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 13:49, 29 October 2006 (UTC)

This is your encyclopedia. This is your encyclopedia on Wiki. Any questions?

The good old "This is your brain on drugs" ad. Remove the last question if you want. Confusing Manifestation 18:45, 18 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Comment What about "This is your encyclopedia. . This is your encyclopedia on Wiki."? Or are images not allowed? | AndonicO 11:49, 19 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support, but I don't think the image is needed. --Tewy 20:14, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Welcome.

Simple, yet effective (I hope). -- May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 18:18, 18 October 2006 (UTC)

Strong support. Short and sweet. Confusing Manifestation 18:39, 18 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support Not bad at all. | AndonicO 11:46, 19 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Weak support. Not bad, but it doesn't appeal to the older users. --Tewy 20:15, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Old McDonald had a Wiki, E.I.E.I.O!

"old mcdonald had a farm" YAY! RyGuy 17:53, 18 October 2006 (UTC)

Comment What about adding "Old Macdonald had a Wiki" at the end? | AndonicO 20:48, 18 October 2006 (UTC)
Re I think i'll do that! RyGuy 10:15, 19 October 2006 (UTC)
Support Much better. | AndonicO 11:33, 19 October 2006 (UTC)
Comment Isn't it E.I.E.I.O.? | AndonicO 12:44, 19 October 2006 (UTC)
Re Yes it is, I just forgot.... 72.92.84.33 13:26, 19 October 2006 (UTC)
Support Yay for Mcdonalds Wiki--Seadog.M.S 14:47, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

Re I fail to see the point in that statement...... RyGuy 17:21, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Neutral. I didn't realize it was that song until the very end. Maybe if you reworded it a bit? Good idea, though. --Tewy 20:17, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
    • Oppose edit. This version is way too long. I can't even leave an edit summary. --Tewy 23:50, 24 October 2006 (UTC)
      • Weak oppose "McJimbo" edit. McJimbo just sounds very strange to me, sorry. --Tewy 01:10, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Strong Oppose, great thinking but way to long and in my humble opinion is somewhat unrealated to Wikipedia (except for the edit part)--�ĥε þяíћɔЄ öf ɒĥɑямäTalk to Me 21:33, 24 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment Change it back to how it was before, it was better (and shorter). | AndonicO Talk 10:41, 26 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support, but only if significantly shortened. How about, "Old McJimbo had a wiki, E-I-E-I-O!" --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 19:13, 27 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Re: i'm breathing heavily, "must...resist...editing further..". I'm done......right?
  • Support This one's seen a lot of changes.|
  • RE am i done now?.... RyGuy 12:29, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support, To make it even more wikirelated why not McJimbo and have it link to his Userpage.--Seadog 00:12, 3 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Silly. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia: Knowledge at your fingertips.

If this is not true, please do me a favor, and oppose. | AndonicO 16:06, 18 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Weak oppose. Redundant, but I do weak support the second half as "Wikipedia: Knowledge at your fingertips." --Tewy 20:21, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
    • Weak support. --Tewy 23:23, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment Ok, I changed it. | AndonicO Talk 20:28, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Been done. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia: Articles on everything, If something isn't on wikipedia, you can put it on!

What? isn't that what Wikipedia is about? RyGuy 15:25, 18 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Support. So true, but a little redundant with the "there"s. --Tewy 20:23, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
    • Weak support. Looking at it again, I'll only support a less redundant version. --Tewy 23:53, 24 October 2006 (UTC)

EDIT RE Ok, I completely changed it. What do you think? better?

For every answer there's another question

Just thought it was a nice, if rather serious, motto --Mortice 20:54, 17 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Weak support. It sounds nice, but I'm not sure how it applies to Wikipedia exactly. --Tewy 20:24, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
    • Weak oppose. Could it link to something? Without a link or two, I can't see how this applies to Wikipedia. --Tewy 00:00, 25 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Not applicable to the project or the pedia. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Vandals tested, Editors reverted

--Seadog.M.S 23:28, 16 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Support, though it does sound a little like the vandals were tested and the editors were reverted. Maybe "Vandals tested, were reverted?" --Tewy 20:26, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Been done. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Be the change you have always wanted to see in the Wiki.

A ghandi quote mixed around a little bit--Seadog.M.S 19:01, 16 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Support. --Tewy 20:26, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. A little too direct. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

It's your world, edit it

--Seadog.M.S 18:59, 16 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Support Very accurate, I'd say. | AndonicO 11:44, 19 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. Maybe "It's your encyclopedia"? --Tewy 20:27, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

This is an incomplete encyclopedia, which may never be able to satisfy certain standards for completeness.

See Template:Dynamic list. Too long? --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 20:53, 13 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Comment Maybe "This is an incomplete encyclopedia, which will never satisfy certain standards for completeness." | AndonicO 11:42, 19 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment Or, "... which will never satisfy standards of completeness. | AndonicO 11:44, 19 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Weak oppose. Still a little long, and for someone who hasn't seen Template:Dynamic list, it might not make sense. I'd go with the second suggestion of "This is an incomplete encyclopedia, which will never satisfy standards of completeness." --Tewy 20:31, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Unclear. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Don't revert until you can see the diffs of their edits!

"Don't fire until you can see the whites of their eyes," from a quote said at the Battle of Bunker Hill. bibliomaniac15 00:49, 13 October 2006 (UTC) Support, thats cool--Seadog.M.S 18:59, 16 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Support Very imaginative. | AndonicO 11:39, 19 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. It took me a second to realize what the original quote was, but this is still good. --Tewy 20:33, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Very, very good. --Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 16:31, 26 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support as creative. --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 19:18, 27 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support for total awesome trueness. Good advice. - AdelaMae (t - c - wpn) 22:23, 8 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Save the Wales

Play on "Save the whales". bibliomaniac15 00:49, 13 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Support. Funny, but what's he need saving from? --Tewy 20:33, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment. Maybe have "Save the Wales". --Tewy 20:36, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
Comment. Changed. bibliomaniac15 21:40, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
Weak Oppose, funny but the whole Jimbo Wales thing is starting to get old, and what does he need saving from (other than his userpage)--�ĥε þяíћɔЄ öf ɒĥɑямäTalk to Me 21:35, 24 October 2006 (UTC)

Be prepared!

May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 14:24, 11 October 2006 (UTC)
Comment: I think it should link to something else. Not sure what, though. Tennis Dynamite 21:47, 12 October 2006 (UTC)

Uh, Gray Porpoise, Hunterd, anyone actually, somethin' to say? -- May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 19:52, 13 October 2006 (UTC)

Support, Cool--Seadog.M.S 19:02, 16 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Comment Shouldn't it say "Be prepared for (something)! | AndonicO 11:38, 19 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Weak oppose. Per above; it should either link to something else or say "Be prepared for..." --Tewy 20:39, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Obscure. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Information indeed wants to be free, and we are its liberators

Just thought of it one day --Scienceman123 talk 02:45, 11 October 2006 (UTC)

Support I like being a liberator; it sounds, important. :-) | AndonicO 11:35, 19 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. --Tewy 20:39, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Strong Support good one --Dylan Lake 05:11, 23 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

You've got mail!

People who have ever received email on AOL may recognize this. --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 21:35, 10 October 2006 (UTC)

Support cool--Seadog.M.S
  • Support. Hmmm...maybe that should be in a box (like the "you have new messages" one). --Tewy 20:41, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment Like this?
    You've got mail! (last motto).

Did'nt know where to link the second part to, so I just linked it to this page. Tennis DyNamiTe 02:53, 8 November 2006 (UTC)

    • Yeah, and you don't even need that second part, in my opinion. I would just leave it as this (and with a new link):
You've got mail!
--Tewy 03:48, 8 November 2006 (UTC)
People with alot of messages usually find this annoying, IMO we could link it to the motto of the day.--Seadog 23:44, 8 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Will make many, many people shudder. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Did you know... that the English Wikipedia alone has 60,591,944 pages?

...or "6,819,947 articles". The motto would be kinda lame if it weren't for DYK. --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 00:57, 10 October 2006 (UTC) Support but with articles. Reywas92Talk 21:26, 12 October 2006 (UTC) Support, I like this one alot--Seadog.M.S 18:59, 16 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Support, reluctantly. Did you know? questions really, really bug me, but I guess this motto's intent is alright. --Tewy 20:43, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

That's one small edit for Wikipedia, one giant leap for knowledge

The knowledge part is wierd, perhaps another idea? Reywas92Talk 21:00, 9 October 2006 (UTC)

Support, neat--Seadog.M.S 23:53, 10 October 2006 (UTC)
Support, glad someone finally thought up of a motto like that!--May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 14:24, 11 October 2006 (UTC)
Support That's great Reywas, good thinking. | AndonicO 20:50, 18 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Weak support, but per Reywas92: the "knowledge" part ruins the flow. Maybe "That's one small edit for a Wikipedian, one giant leap for Wikipedia."? The only problem with that is that "Wikipedian" has five syllables. Perhaps "a wiki" and "wiki-kind"? --Tewy 20:52, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
Support No comment. Davidpk212 17:06, 28 October 2006 (UTC)

How to teach people everything you know in five simple steps

Reywas92Talk 21:00, 9 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Support, though I suggest linking to something else (I just can't think of what). The five pillars aren't really steps, just guidelines. --Tewy 20:55, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Surely 47,348,628 users can't all be wrong!

Reywas92Talk 21:00, 9 October 2006 (UTC)

Support--sorry I guess i was out of line I just thought it sounded kindof degreading towards othersSeadog.M.S 23:53, 10 October 2006 (UTC)

Why? Please give a reason if you oppose something. Reywas92Talk 21:21, 12 October 2006 (UTC)

In Jimbo we trust

Reywas92Talk 21:00, 9 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Oppose. Controversial. --Tewy 21:02, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Strong Oppose, per Tewy.--Seadog 21:36, 3 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Controversial. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

This encyclopedia is legal information for all knowledge, public or private

On a dollar bill. Reywas92Talk 21:00, 9 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Oppose, for the same reason the Reference Desks say that for legal information you should see a lawyer. Confusing Manifestation 01:19, 10 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose. Per Confusing Manifestation. --Tewy 21:03, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Strongly Oppose - Rejected. VERY controversial, and against policy. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Outedit, Outrevert, Outupload

Reywas92Talk 21:00, 9 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Weak oppose. I think I get what this is trying to say, but "edit", "revert", and "upload" are completely unrelated, and I'm not sure what Wikipedia is outdoing, exactly. --Tewy 20:28, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Er... what? —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Okay vandals this is the Police get your hands off the keyboard and nobody will get hurt

This is kind of a reference to police movies I did not know wether to make it more Wiki like or more Police like so I did both--Seadog.M.S 00:21, 9 October 2006 (UTC)

Support as "Okay, vandals, this is the police! Get your hands off the keyboard and nobody will get hurt." (just some change to punctuation) --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 00:52, 9 October 2006 (UTC)
Support the edited version. Tennis Dynamite 01:00, 11 October 2006 (UTC)

On your mark, get set, Edit

--Seadog.M.S 00:17, 9 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Weak support. There's no real "start time" for editing, but I still like this. --Tewy 21:08, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Doesn't work. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia, where many people with many different viewpoints come together to edit without a viewpoint

Whad'ya think--Seadog.M.S 00:10, 9 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Support. Ha ha, good use of English, but I can't strong support because of length. --Tewy 21:10, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Too long, not snappy. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Boldly going where no encyclopedia has gone before

Reywas92Talk 21:00, 8 October 2006 (UTC)

Support, perhaps linking to Wikipedia:Be bold. --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 21:02, 8 October 2006 (UTC)
Support
  • Support. --Tewy 21:10, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support --Dylan Lake 05:11, 23 October 2006 (UTC)
Support Davidpk212 17:08, 28 October 2006 (UTC)

Every last traitorous soul shall fall, sooner or later.

May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 20:30, 8 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Weak support. Quite threatening, but demonstrates one of Wikipedia's goals. --Tewy 20:26, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Threatening. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia, anyone?

May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 20:30, 8 October 2006 (UTC)

Support --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 20:44, 8 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. Short and sweet. --Tewy 21:12, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Did I hear someone say Wiki?

May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 20:30, 8 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Weak support. Weak oppose. Not bad, but doesn't really say much about Wikipedia. --Tewy 21:13, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Not applicable. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

You laugh at me because I'm different. I laugh at you because you're unencyclopedic.

Based on a quote, "You laugh at me because I'm different, I laugh at you because you're all the same.", from Jonathan Davis. --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 19:58, 8 October 2006 (UTC)

Support Love the quote to--Seadog.M.S
  • Strong support. Very nice. But then again, that's probably because the original was so good. --Tewy 21:14, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Or "You laugh at me because I'm different. I laugh at you because you're non-notable." What do you think? --Gray Porpoise 02:47, 21 November 2006 (UTC)
    • Yet another suggestion (click the links to see what I mean): "You laugh at me because I'm different. I laugh at you because you're primitive." --Gray Porpoise 22:43, 22 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support But only the "primitive" version. | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 23:26, 22 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Not really the kind of message we want to give. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

I have a dream that one day every article shall be featured.

Reference to "I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted", a quote from Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous speech. --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 19:31, 8 October 2006 (UTC)

Support Need I say more--Seadog.M.S
  • Weak support, with hesitation. It's too serious of a quote to be altering to fit the less important Wikipedia IMO. --Tewy 21:18, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
    • We have a good, and important, cause, too, you know. --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 19:26, 27 October 2006 (UTC)
      • Yes, the mission statement about free knowledge is important. However, I don't think this quote conveys that statement. I feel that this quote changes a very serious quote on racism and discrimination into a less serious goal of Wikipedia writers who wish their articles to be featured. I just don't think this motto is the right one for that kind of message. --Tewy 01:23, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
        • Hmm, good point... Hunterd!? T-borg!? Tennis Dynamite!? Get over here! --Gray Porpoise 02:49, 21 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Popups here are not for advertising!

...or "Wikipedia: Where you can choose whether you want popups." --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 19:24, 8 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Support version 1, though version 2 isn't bad either. --Tewy 21:20, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved both. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

(Lame motto removed)

Can link to Wikipedia:Motto of the day or Wikipedia:Remove personal attacks. --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 19:14, 8 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Weak support version 1 (the link to Motto of the day). --Tewy 21:22, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Lame motto. So I removed it. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Jimbo, we have a Problem

Reywas92Talk 18:56, 8 October 2006 (UTC)

weak oppose I think this is funny but does not seem to hit the good side of Wikipedia--Seadog.M.S 00:26, 9 October 2006 (UTC)

Just keep editing. Just keep editing. Just keep editing, editing editing

From original 'swimming' in Finding Nemo. Reywas92Talk 18:56, 8 October 2006 (UTC)

Support funny--Seadog.M.S
Oppose I didn't recognise it from the film (but recongise it now I see the explanation) - otherwise it's just an interesting phrase
  • Support. Anyone familiar with the movie (I think everyone...) will get this. (Be sure to add a comma between the last two "editing"s). --Tewy 21:26, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

I shall call him wiki, and he shall be mine. And he shall be my wiki

From original 'squishy' in Finding Nemo. Reywas92Talk 18:56, 8 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Support. I'm liking these Finding Nemo ones. --Tewy 21:27, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Silly. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

You are now free to move about the wiki

From the travelocity slogan. Reywas92Talk 18:56, 8 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Support. I think it's Southwest Airlines, or just from real pilots on commercial airliners. In any case, a good motto. --Tewy 21:31, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Unclear to many. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills...editing skills... reverting skills... admin hacking skills...

From Napoleon Dynamite Reywas92Talk 18:56, 8 October 2006 (UTC)

Support --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 18:59, 8 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Weak support. I'm not very familiar with the movie, but it sounds good. The only problem is that it applies to one gender. --Tewy 21:36, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Unclear, not relevant. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

May the Wiki be with you

Reywas92Talk 18:03, 8 October 2006 (UTC)

Support this, or T-borg's signature, "May the edit be with you." --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 19:02, 8 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support either version. --Tewy 21:32, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Been done. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia, where 47,348,628 editors strive for one goal

I did not know what I exactly wanted it too say so this is just an outline because I thought it would be neat to state the number of users--Seadog.M.S 13:24, 8 October 2006 (UTC)

Support --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 19:00, 8 October 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia is communism! socialism! democracy! gift economy!

--Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 03:44, 8 October 2006 (UTC)

Support Cool, while being funny at the same time.--Seadog.M.S
  • Support. Nice. --Tewy 21:37, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support --Dylan Lake 05:11, 23 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia [You're needed]

Think [citation needed]. It could be tweaked (I wasn't sure what to link it to). Tennis Dynamite 03:09, 8 October 2006 (UTC)

Support, humourous and encourages contributing. --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 03:41, 8 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Strong support. As above. --Tewy 21:38, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

You could be the missing piece to the giant puzzle

This could be the Wikipedia Recruiting motto, Nah I am just kidding. I just whipped this up I like it because it will make people who are not editors or editors who do not edit a whole lot to be able to feel more good about themselves--Seadog.M.S 00:18, 8 October 2006 (UTC)

Support --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 01:02, 8 October 2006 (UTC)
Support Nice! Tennis Dynamite 02:03, 8 October 2006 (UTC)
Support Michael 16:08, 10 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. Nice. --Tewy 21:39, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support --Dylan Lake 05:11, 23 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

When in doubt, ask about

When members are in slight doubt about a certain fact in an article that their editing, it wouldn't go amiss to "ask about" on either the discussion page or on the talk page's of members that known something about the subject in question.--Skully Collins 12:41, 6 October 2006 (UTC)

Support --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 20:34, 6 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. This one rhymes, but I think it would be more accurate as "When in doubt, check Wikipedia." Either works for me though. --Tewy 21:41, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

In Mother Russia, Wikipedia edit you!

Submitted by ßottesiηi (talk)

Oppose, as "In Soviet Russia, Wikipedia edits you!", a similar motto, was already approved. --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 20:37, 6 October 2006 (UTC)
I figured someone had already come up with something similar. Check the summary. -- ßottesiηi (talk) 21:41, 6 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose. Something similar. --Tewy 20:30, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Been done. Many, many times. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Methought I heard a voice cry, "Sleep no more! Wikipedia does murder sleep"

Seen at User:Pschemp -- I@n 08:14, 3 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Support. Very unique. --Tewy 20:31, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
  • I have no idea what this means, but it's amusing, and I support it. --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 02:45, 3 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Makes no sense, even though it is Macbeth. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Lazyness may sound appealing, but work gives satisfaction.

My favorite. Dfrg.msc 1 . 2 . 3 22:18, 2 October 2006 (UTC)

Fix spelling to "satisfaction", and support. Confusing Manifestation 05:05, 13 October 2006 (UTC)
Done. Dfrg.msc 1 . 2 . 3 01:02, 15 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support, but give credit to the author, as it's a word-for-word quote. --Tewy 21:43, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Preachy. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Any edit, whether it is a minor or major one, is never wasted.

It is true that without minor edits, there will be no such things as fixing grammar, spelling, etc. And without major edits, can an article be considered an article? Any kind of edit (excluding vandalism) is the reason why Wikipedia is an encyclopedia. SGFF(@) 18:05, 2 October 2006 (UTC)

Support; The "Wikipedia:" prefix doesn't seem necessary in this motto. --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 18:52, 5 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. A little more serious than others, and I like it. --Tewy 23:41, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support --Dylan Lake 05:11, 23 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Tabled for discussion

An amusing copy of one of the headings of this page (see hither). Goiter McWilliostein, P. I. You can't control me! I'm a P. I.! Save Stargate SG-1! 02:56, 2 October 2006 (UTC)

Support --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 10:49, 2 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Weak support. Only applies to WP:MOTTO visitors. --Tewy 20:32, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

A Free Encyclopedia for Free People. (Offer Void in China.)

Paul, in Saudi 14:32, 2 October 2006 (UTC)

I don't know... quite funny, but somewhat discriminating. Let's see what T-borg, the overseers, or other frequent visitors of this page have to say. --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 20:40, 6 October 2006 (UTC)
I understand Jimbo has refused to block certain pages in the PRC. That is the reason for the caveat. Paul, in Saudi 03:53, 11 October 2006 (UTC)
I also understand, but the motto would be excluding our Chinese Wikipedians. --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 19:34, 27 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Offensive to some, however true. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia, like the world, keeps on growing

Wikipedia grows and expands with the rest of the world. I linked growing to the Wikipedia statistics page to show how Wikipedia grows. Hope you like my quote. --Whats new? 11:29, 1 October 2006 (UTC)

I have made some changes to the links --Whats new? 01:24, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
How about linking "world" to World population or something? --Tewy 20:35, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
Have done so. --Whats new? 08:53, 15 November 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia: The reason the Web exists.

--Gray Porpoise 20:10, 19 September 2006 (UTC)

Neutral - lacks context linking it back to Wiki. Daniel.Bryant 07:06, 24 September 2006 (UTC)
Please reword that. --Gray Porpoise 00:33, 25 September 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia is no place for If you're not with me, then you're my enemy!-isms.

Wikipedia is no place for If you're not with me, then you're my enemy!-isms.- May the Edit be with you. T-borg (drop me a line) 08:58, 23 September 2006 (UTC)

It was meant to remind users, that we all should work together, not against each other. On a side note, you might recognise the line If you're not with me, then you're my enemy!, it's one of Anakin Skywalker's lines from Episode III. May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 12:49, 28 September 2006 (UTC)

It's the work ethic that counts.

--Gray Porpoise 14:17, 23 September 2006 (UTC)

Drink and get addicted.

--Gray Porpoise 01:16, 26 September 2006 (UTC)

Blocks are not toys!

--Gray Porpoise 22:01, 28 September 2006 (UTC)

POV not included.

Parody of the "batteries not included" line stuck on toy packaging. Confusing Manifestation 04:13, 29 September 2006 (UTC)

We eat vandalism for breakfast!

We eat vandalism for breakfast! -- May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 19:03, 29 September 2006 (UTC)

Support... perhaps a link or two? --Gray Porpoise 02:41, 30 September 2006 (UTC)
Well, I'm open for suggestions. May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 08:06, 30 September 2006 (UTC)
There was this one user subpage relating to food and menus, but I forget what it was called... --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 23:55, 30 September 2006 (UTC)
  • Support, though as mentioned above, a link might be nice. --Tewy 20:42, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Been done. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

We pity the fools!

We pitty the fools! -- May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 19:03, 29 September 2006 (UTC)

Support with correct spelling, "pity". --Gray Porpoise 02:40, 30 September 2006 (UTC)
Sorry, but my spellchecker can't cover the whole page. :) May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 08:05, 30 September 2006 (UTC)

Never underestimate the power of stupid things in large numbers.

Oh, God. Never underestimate the power of stupid things in large numbers. -- May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 12:55, 1 October 2006 (UTC)

There is still good in them.

There is still good in them. -- May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 13:19, 1 October 2006 (UTC)

Support --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 10:52, 2 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. --Tewy 23:53, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Newbies are friends, not food.

You'll get this if you've heard the line "Fish are friends, not food" from Finding Nemo. --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 18:53, 2 October 2006 (UTC)

Support. Confusing Manifestation 00:20, 3 October 2006 (UTC)
Support Reywas92Talk 18:06, 8 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Strong support. Very nice. --Tewy 21:44, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Strong Support. Very good thinking we have all been a newbie at one pointeven Jimbo--Seadog 21:38, 3 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

You don't have to leave your seat to be a hero.

Reflects that Wikipedia is a project to bring free knowledge to the world, and you can easily access it from the computer. --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 22:48, 2 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Weak support. "To be a hero" sounds funny for some reason. Perhaps "to change the world?" or "to"...something? I think this is a really good idea to work with though. --Tewy 23:56, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Cheesy. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Bold font, bold editors, and - bold-tasting coffee�

If your browser displays the punctuation as a quadrilateral, it's actually an interrobang. It can be replaced with a different punctuation mark, if you like. --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 19:04, 2 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Support, with an exclamation mark. The dash after the "and" might also be replaced with "..." or removed altogether. --Tewy 20:45, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
  • The coffee does not apply anymore, since the lounge was deleted and salted. Alternate versions are welcome, or would it be funnier to link to a deleted page? --Gray PorpoiseYour wish is my command! 22:10, 28 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Irrelevant. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Dude, where's my page/edit?

Referance to the film Dude, Where's My Car?. Couldn't decide wether to use only page, or edit. - May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 14:14, 3 October 2006 (UTC)

Support, preferably with "page" - used less frequently in mottos, and implies something more significant than a single edit. --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 20:34, 6 October 2006 (UTC)
Support I like that, a nice wiki-twist on popular cultural reference Mortice 20:48, 17 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. Very nice, and definitely go with "page". --Tewy 02:11, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Today's featured encyclopedia: Wikipedia

--Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 18:56, 5 October 2006 (UTC)

Support, but I thought Wikipedia was every day's featured encyclopedia. :) May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 20:20, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
Oh yeah! :D Deffinately Support that idea! May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 18:14, 1 November 2006 (UTC)

Don't vote "Neutral" on everything; Neutral point of view is for articles!

Inspired by Hunterd's reply to Daniel.Bryant on another nomination. --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 19:06, 5 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Support. But only good for users who vote on Wikipedia. --Tewy 02:18, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. Boringe x2. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Articles not up to standards will be dipped in acid.

I just found the shortcut to Article Creation and Improvement Drive amusing. --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 00:38, 6 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Support. I like it! It seems so random (yet funny) until you click the link, after which you get it AND it's funny. --Tewy 02:21, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Capitalize ACID. --Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 16:42, 26 October 2006 (UTC)
    • I think it sounds more random-yet-funny in its current case, where it makes the reader believe that it is referring to a low-PH substance. DESTROY- er... IMPROVE ALL ARTICLES! --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 19:44, 27 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

It's a way of life!

--Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 10:49, 6 October 2006 (UTC)

Support--Tennis Dynamite 02:06, 8 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. Good linked quote. --Tewy 02:22, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support Dylan Lake 23:31, 28 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Community, encyclopedia, or website? If you answered "all three"... You are correct!

--Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 10:49, 6 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Weak support. Not terribly interesting, but it makes sense and goes with what Wikipedia is about. --Tewy 02:25, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Rejected. x3... —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Save the trees!

--Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 10:58, 6 October 2006 (UTC)

Support--Tennis Dynamite 02:07, 8 October 2006 (UTC)
Support --Oh yeah this is awsome.--Seadog.M.S

Don't sit there like a block on a log, edit!

I know someone who sometimes uses the simile, "You're sitting there like a bump on a log." --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 11:01, 6 October 2006 (UTC)

Support Yeah I do to --Seadog.M.S 13:27, 8 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. Very clever, though I do suppose that blocked users don't have much of a choice until their block expires... --Tewy 02:30, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia - Favor the bold!

Pretty much explains itself. Bold editors are very much in demand. Æon Insanity Now!EA!

Support - "Wikipedia" prefix not necessary in this motto. It's overused, so please only use it when the motto makes significantly less sense without it. --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 20:29, 6 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. And yes, the "Wikipedia" is not needed. --Tewy 02:31, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
Support without the "Wikipedia" Dylan Lake 23:31, 28 October 2006 (UTC)

Ready, Aim, Revert!

For those who love to vandal hunt Æon Insanity Now!EA! 14:50, 6 October 2006 (UTC)

Support, especially if the mouse cursor when moved over it is a crosshair (see Wikipedia:WikiProject User Page Help/Do-It-Yourself/Formatting Text#Mouse Cursor). "Revert" currently links to WP:VAN, but it could also link to Help:Reverting. --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 20:27, 6 October 2006 (UTC)
Another suggestion is to link the "Ready, Aim," part to User:Crazycomputers/VandalSniper. --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 20:55, 13 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. Way to get anti-vandals pumped up. --Tewy 19:55, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

All I need is a good article, and a keyboard to edit her by.

I forgot where I found the qoute "all I need is a tall ship and a star to steer her by" Æon Insanity Now!EA! 14:50, 6 October 2006 (UTC)

Support with "good article" linking to Wikipedia:Good articles. --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 20:32, 6 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. This sounded a little boring before I saw the original quote, but it still makes sense with what Wikipedia is. --Tewy 19:58, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia - Reverts Happen

I could not help myself sorry Æon Insanity Now!EA! 14:50, 6 October 2006 (UTC)

Support without Wikipedia prefix. --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 20:31, 6 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. Funny considering the original quote. --Tewy 19:58, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Edit me once, good on you, Edit me twice, good on me

A play on fool me once..... Æon Insanity Now!EA! 14:50, 6 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Neutral. I don't get it, but I'm sure others do. --Tewy 20:47, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Approve Geo. 20:51, 17 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Point, Click, Edit

Came up with this one Æon Insanity Now!EA! 14:50, 6 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Support. Short and to the point. --Tewy 20:48, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.

Confucius's quote. -- May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 11:42, 7 October 2006 (UTC)

Support! (Also, I seem to notice something new every time I look at the instructions. This time, it's to add new mottos to the top, when we've been putting them on the bottom all along!) --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 13:43, 7 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. --Tewy 20:00, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support Dylan Lake 23:31, 28 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Approved. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Tabled for discussion

I just saved a bunch of money on information by switching to Wikipedia!

Or "WIKIPEDIA: 15 minutes could save you 100% on information." --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 11:47, 31 October 2006 (UTC)

Comment Why not, "I just saved a bunch of money on paper by switching to Wikipedia" (with the right links, of course)? Tennis Dynamite 21:39, 31 October 2006 (UTC)
Good idea. Any version is fine by me. --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 11:59, 1 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Strong Support I love Geiko commecials, and I say we nominate all of them. | AndonicO Talk 12:44, 1 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support, the original is my favorite but I guess I could go anyway.__Seadog 22:53, 1 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support original or edit 2 (Tennis Dynamite's edit). --Tewy 00:42, 2 November 2006 (UTC)

Table figure out what it will say Geo. 01:30, 6 November 2006 (UTC)

Many will enter, few will win.

Other possibilities:

--Tewy 20:46, 29 October 2006 (UTC)
    • Support any. --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 23:55, 29 October 2006 (UTC)
      • The featured articles are referenced a lot in mottos, and many of the mottos suggested here become approved, so how about featured pictures (or featured lists or portals)? I've no idea. --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 20:59, 30 October 2006 (UTC)
        • As I see it pictures would be the next largest thing, while mottos would promote this page. But anything works, really. Any other suggestions? --Tewy 22:56, 30 October 2006 (UTC)
          • Comment Why not all three? | AndonicO Talk 12:38, 1 November 2006 (UTC)
            • How would you consolidate them into a single motto? Or do you mean to have three seperate mottos with different links? --Tewy 00:39, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support I support the three versions. | AndonicO Talk 12:38, 1 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Support edit 1. I prefer featured pictures, for some variety. --Tewy 01:52, 6 November 2006 (UTC)

Tabled-Approved What will it say Geo. 01:30, 6 November 2006 (UTC)
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TBH, we're desperate, few overseers are really active and this page is a mess: both get Rejected. Come back and try again if you must. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:06, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

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Quid est veritas?

Improving world, one article at a time

  • Improving world, one article at a time. -- Ben 02:00, 24 July 2006 (UTC)
    • or "Improving web, one article at a time."
      • "Improving the world one article at a time". Let us attempt to use correct grammar and punctuation. Please. Otherwise, Support! Your one true god is David P. A. Hunter, esq. III Talk to me! 09:47, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
        • Perhaps "Educating the world one article at a time." Your one true god is David P. A. Hunter, esq. III Talk to me! 09:47, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
          • There were two very similar (already used): Taking over the web one edit/article at a time. Renata 02:05, 28 July 2006 (UTC)
            • I can't believe you people didn't get this. "Improving world, one article at a time" is missing an article. Maybe this is too subtle to be funny, but I like it. Anyway, I'm having a laugh at your expense now ;-) Ben 09:20, 10 August 2006 (UTC)
              • Rejected for Ben's cheekiness. lol. Just kidding. I rejected it as the motto is now past it's use by date... that is, it's been more than 7 days since a comment was left about it, and the previous comment was not a Support or Oppose... David P. A. Hunter, esq. III The rest is silence! 06:16, 22 September 2006 (UTC) P.S.: I got it, it just wasn't funny.
  • Oppose per Hunterd Geo. 21:54, 23 September 2006 (UTC)

We fight for NPOV, we fight for truth, this is the Wikipedia revolution!

  • We fight for NPOV, we fight for truth, this is the Wikipedia revolution!-a reference to the American opening theme of W.I.T.C.H. (animated series)-T-borg 15:10, 2 August 2006 (UTC)
Oh, by the gods, no. SoaP 18:48, 1 September 2006 (UTC)

FUC you

Maybe with a link to WP:IAR with "you" �he Bread 02:40, 31 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Oppose. We don't need to encourage profanity. --Tewy 03:08, 31 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose. Profanity isn't the right approach. bibliomaniac15 04:25, 31 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose, inflammatory. --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 11:25, 31 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment - how about LETS FUC WIKIPEDIANS? �Bloodpack� 21:59, 31 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose Fair Use Criteria you? Tennis Dynamite 22:01, 31 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Strong Oppose I thought you meant the curse f***, but I still oppose even if that was not the intention. | AndonicO Talk 12:43, 1 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Rejected Geo. 17:33, 1 November 2006 (UTC)

47,348,628 Wikipedia Users can't be Wrong!

My Quote ~IAMTHEEGGMANΔdark side 17:34, 21 October 2006 (UTC)

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  1. This is your alternate reality.
  2. Wanted: Willy on Wheels. 6,819,947 Articles Not Vandalised Reward
  3. Wikipedia:Where Geeks Rule
  4. Wikipedia: Over 500 articles on [[Pokemon|an obscure Japanese cartoon series]
  5. To be Archived
  6. You will never misspell "disambiguation" again
  7. If God didn't mean for Wikipedia to be, he would have nominated the whole thing for deletion.

Do not reject the fact that Wikipedia continuously grows.

My quote. * Sean* gorter* (T) (P) 10:30, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Weak support. Who's rejecting it? But yes, this is true. --Tewy 20:16, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Approved Geo. 20:25, 17 November 2006 (UTC)

Too bad it does not rhyme

This was on the approved, awaiting scheduling page. Thought it was pretty odd, and funny. David P. A. Hunter, esq. III Let us to it, Pell-Mell 23:59, 22 August 2006 (UTC)

All bow to the power of Jimbo

All bow to the power of Jimbo - comments on your motto - Geo. 02:28, 23 August 2006 (UTC)

Eat Wikipedia, Sleep Wikipedia, Edit Wikipedia

Eat Wikipedia, Sleep Wikipedia, Edit Wikipedia Dev920 01:08, 24 August 2006 (UTC)

All your edits are belong to us!

All your edits are belong to us!Dev920 01:08, 24 August 2006 (UTC)

Please, think of [[Every time you masturbate� God kills a kitten|the kittens]]. Edit Wikipedia instead.

Please, think of [[Every time you masturbate� God kills a kitten|the kittens]]. Edit Wikipedia instead.Dev920 01:08, 24 August 2006 (UTC)

  1. OMG!SPORT! SoaP 18:52, 1 September 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia:The only hobby you have to take a break from (no, really)

Wikipedia:The only hobby you have to take a break from (no, really)Dev920 01:08, 24 August 2006 (UTC)

Many wikis, one Wikipedia

Wikipedia: No sense of humor

Jimbo is not a whale - but these are!

Jimbo is not a whale - but these are! -Gray Porpoise 13:51, 26 August 2006 (UTC)

Make it exploding whales and I'll support.
There are five links in the word "these". One is to exploding whale. --Gray Porpoise 00:39, 18 September 2006 (UTC)

Laptop... $100. Battery... $31. Encyclopedia... priceless.

Laptop... $100. Battery... $31. Encyclopedia... priceless. -Gray Porpoise 14:00, 26 August 2006 (UTC) 

Support YES! Tennis Dynamite 01:14, 5 September 2006 (UTC)

We... want... your... brains!

We... want... your... brains! -Gray Porpoise 22:18, 26 August 2006 (UTC)

This collection of mottos is incomplete. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

This collection of mottos is incomplete. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. - Recruitment tool. The "expanding it" part is a link to this page. -Gray Porpoise 22:38, 26 August 2006 (UTC)

Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime.

Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime.  Jorcoga ETC. 08:28, 27 August 2006 (UTC)

We know you can edit it. It's meant to be like that.

We know you can edit it. It's meant to be like that. Confusing Manifestation 11:26, 27 August 2006 (UTC)

Anyone can edit. It's not a bug, it's a feature!

Anyone can edit. It's not a bug, it's a feature! Confusing Manifestation 11:26, 27 August 2006 (UTC)

Don't make me revert you.

Don't make me revert you. - A referance to Darth Vader's line Don't make me destroy you.. Too corny?T-borg 12:21, 27 August 2006 (UTC)

Hasta la vista, vandals!

Hasta la vista, vandals!--T-borg 11:03, 29 August 2006 (UTC)

Everything from an exclamation mark to some weird gothic letter

Everything from an exclamation mark to some weird gothic letter - a reference to what are currently the first and last pages in the list of Special:Allpages Confusing Manifestation 12:25, 29 August 2006 (UTC)

The keyboard is mightier than the pen and sword!

The keyboard is mightier than the pen and sword! -Gray Porpoise 00:37, 30 August 2006 (UTC)

CLICK HERE TO LEARN.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN. -Gray Porpoise 10:47, 30 August 2006 (UTC)

Scientia est potentia (Knowledge is power).

Scientia est potentia (Knowledge is power). Confusing Manifestation 14:42, 30 August 2006 (UTC)

Give me featured status, or give me death!

Give me featured status, or give me death! --T-borg 15:35, 30 August 2006 (UTC)

Support --Gray Porpoise 19:04, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
Support, but should the death link perhaps point to AfD, not TfD? Confusing Manifestation 02:35, 1 September 2006 (UTC)
Yeah, I was a bit confused to which of the two should it link, so I suggest you chose the best and approve it, if the motto is good.T-borg 08:39, 1 September 2006 (UTC)

This one has weird wording

See number 9, here. David P. A. Hunter, esq. III Let us to it, Pell-Mell 08:33, 31 August 2006 (UTC)

A wiki is a horrible thing to waste.

A wiki is a horrible thing to waste. -T-borg 11:39, 31 August 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia: No @#%$&*~@! censorship.

Wikipedia: No @#%$&*~@! censorship. -T-borg 11:44, 31 August 2006 (UTC)

Lucky numbers: 42, 60,591,944, 6,819,947, 493, 3.1415926535...

Lucky numbers: 42, 60,591,944, 6,819,947, 493, 3.1415926535... - Based on those number sequences on papers in fortune cookies. -Gray Porpoise 20:45, 31 August 2006 (UTC)

Just Edit.

Just edit. - As in, "Just Do It." -Gray Porpoise 02:10, 2 September 2006 (UTC)

The revert is the Wikipedian's best friend.

The revert is the Wikipedian's best friend.- As in The dog is man's best friend.T-borg 12:16, 2 September 2006 (UTC)

HA! HA! I'M EDITING WIKIPEDIA!!!

HA! HA!
I'M EDITING
WIKIPEDIA!!! From the Fark Ha ha guy - Scienceman123 03:46, 3 September 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia: it's wikid

"Wikipedia: it's wikid." A naff pun, but humourous nonetheless... Dev920 10:31, 3 September 2006 (UTC)

There is no cabal!

There is no cabal! Or is there....--TBCTaLk?!? 13:23, 3 September 2006 (UTC)

Support. I don't know why this wasn't a motto a long time ago... --Gray Porpoise 16:50, 4 September 2006 (UTC)
Oppose. See Wikipedia:Mediation Cabal. Fools! David P. A. Hunter, esq. III Let us to it, Pell-Mell 11:25, 7 September 2006 (UTC)
Perhaps if the link to Wikipedia:List of administrators was changed to a link to Wikipedia:Meditation Cabal, it would be better. --Gray Porpoise 19:51, 7 September 2006 (UTC)
Comment made after motto was approved: I have long been ignoring the fact that there is but one t in Wikipedia:Mediation Cabal. --Gray Porpoise 19:48, 23 September 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia: The most educational thing ever to rot your brain!

Wikipedia: The most educational thing ever to rot your brain! -Gray Porpoise 19:34, 3 September 2006 (UTC)

They never learn. So block 'em up, and throw away the log.

They never learn. So block 'em up, and throw away the log.- T-borg 19:45, 3 September 2006 (UTC)

Socks are for feet, not hands.

Socks are for feet, not hands. -Gray Porpoise 20:03, 3 September 2006 (UTC)

Never underestimate the power of a wiki.

Never underestimate the power of a wiki.- T-borg 21:56, 3 September 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia: The World's largest play-grownd.

Wikipedia: The World's largest play-grownd.- T-borg 22:02, 3 September 2006 (UTC)

I support the motto, but desire to know: Why is playground misspelled? --Gray Porpoise 16:49, 4 September 2006 (UTC)
Hey, no one's perfect. ;)T-borg 18:24, 4 September 2006 (UTC)
I understand. My original username had a misspelling, and my Spanish Wikipedia username still does! (Masopa Gris, when it should be Marsopa Gris) I just thought that there might be a specific reason. lol --Gray Porpoise 18:27, 4 September 2006 (UTC)

Go RVing.

Go RVing. -Gray Porpoise 16:47, 4 September 2006 (UTC)

Power to the 'pedia!

Power to the 'pedia! -Gray Porpoise 19:03, 5 September 2006 (UTC)

We're keepers of the peace, not soldiers.

We're keepers of the peace, not soldiers.-- Mace Windu's line from Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. Like it? T-borg 19:37, 5 September 2006 (UTC)

Impossible to see the future is.

Impossible to see the future is.-- One of Yoda's lines; couldn't think up off what to link future with, if linked a all. T-borg 19:43, 5 September 2006 (UTC)

We do not advocate kitten huffing.

We do not advocate kitten huffing. - Or, if you don't like that, another option could be "Hugging, not huffing." (That's a parody of the phrase, "Hugs, not drugs.") --Gray Porpoise 10:50, 6 September 2006 (UTC)

Our rollback was not used in the Cold War, but it does fight communism!

Our rollback was not used in the Cold War, but it does fight communism! -Gray Porpoise 19:09, 6 September 2006 (UTC)

Robot: Automated motto generation

Robot: Automated motto generation -Gray Porpoise 20:11, 6 September 2006 (UTC)

Make love, not war!

Make love, not war!-- Sound familiar? :) May the Edit be with you. T-borg (drop me a line) 08:48, 7 September 2006 (UTC)

Those vandals need to learn that we're a lot faster than they are.

Those vandals need to learn that we're a lot faster than they are.- May the Edit be with you. T-borg (drop me a line) 21:47, 8 September 2006 (UTC)

We're not politically correct - just neutral.

We're not politically correct - just neutral. -Gray Porpoise 02:51, 9 September 2006 (UTC)

You don't want to vandalize pages. You want to be a helpful contributor, and promote articles to featured status.

You don't want to vandalize pages. You want to be a helpful contributor, and promote articles to featured status.- May the Edit be with you. T-borg (drop me a line) 12:27, 9 September 2006 (UTC)

NPOV - Never Post Obvious Vandalism.

NPOV - Never Post Obvious Vandalism.- May the Edit be with you. T-borg (drop me a line) 17:28, 9 September 2006 (UTC)

And so, my fellow Wikipedians, ask not what your wiki can do for you; ask what you can do for your wiki.

And so, my fellow Wikipedians, ask not what your wiki can do for you; ask what you can do for your wiki. - If that's too long, which I think it may be, the "And so, my fellow Wikipedians" part can be dropped. The motto is a spin on "And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country", a quote from John F. Kennedy. -Gray Porpoise 17:25, 10 September 2006 (UTC)

The world is at your fingertips.

The world is at your fingertips. - Not the most humourous motto, but the well is running dry. --Gray Porpoise 17:54, 10 September 2006 (UTC)

If you're hungry for knowledge, Wikipedia is a 6,819,947-course meal.

If you're hungry for knowledge, Wikipedia is a 6,819,947-course meal. -Gray Porpoise 01:12, 12 September 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia: where your knowledge makes it.

And a wiseman showed them the way to the future.

And a wiseman showed them the way to the future. -Or somethin' along those lines.May the Edit be with you. T-borg (drop me a line) 08:06, 14 September 2006 (UTC)

Not a free encyclopedia - the free encyclopedia.

Not a free encyclopedia - the free encyclopedia. -Gray Porpoise 10:51, 14 September 2006 (UTC)

Curiosity only kills cats, it makes us wikipedians smarter.

Curiosity only kills cats, it makes us wikipedians smarter.-(No ofence to cat lovers everywhere, I have a cat too) May the Edit be with you. T-borg (drop me a line) 19:47, 14 September 2006 (UTC)

I'm not heartless, just neutral.

I'm not heartless, just neutral. -Gray Porpoise 23:57, 14 September 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia is, like, soo not the place for POV.

Wikipedia is, like, soo not the place for POV.- May the Edit be with you. T-borg (drop me a line) 18:21, 15 September 2006 (UTC)

A long time ago in a galaxy not so far away... WIKIPEDIA: The Free Encyclopedia!

A long time ago in a galaxy not so far away... WIKIPEDIA: The Free Encyclopedia!- May the Edit be with you. T-borg (drop me a line) 21:43, 16 September 2006 (UTC)

Size matters not. Look at me. Judge me by my edit count do you?

Size matters not. Look at me. Judge me by my edit count do you?- Yoda's line. To remind everyone that its not the size of a contributor's edit count, but his contributions that matter. May the Edit be with you. T-borg (drop me a line) 21:53, 16 September 2006 (UTC)

Better and better, little by little

Move over Britannica!

So big, only Chuck Norris can read it all.

It's not that our scope is too broad; theirs is too shallow. Every good encylopedia includes exploding whales!

  • It's not that our scope is tot broad; theirs is too shallow. Every good encylopedia includes exploding whales! --HereToHelp 02:12, 28 July 2006 (UTC) The second part can be removed if you like, or they can be seperated.
  • Support if the two parts are separated. Together, they're too long, but apart, I like them. --Gray Porpoise 00:47, 16 August 2006 (UTC)
  • Separating and approved Geo. 02:29, 23 August 2006 (UTC)

An army of nerds doing you homework for you, for free

Never floccinaucinihilipilificate the value of nerdyness

"Nerdyness" should be spelled nerdiness... David P. A. Hunter, esq. III Let us to it, Pell-Mell 13:56, 17 September 2006 (UTC)

Vandal tested, Jimbo approved.

Vandal tested, Jimbo approved.--Zxcvbnm 22:35, 28 July 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia: If you were an encyclopedia, it'd edit you.

....(Complain)(Let us to it pell-mell) 06:36, 31 July 2006 (UTC)

We will edit you.

We will edit you. --xyzzyn 22:06, 30 July 2006 (UTC)

Your mottos here

Your mottos here -- Recruitment tool Geo. 17:16, 31 July 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia is an encyclopedia best served verified.

  • Wikipedia is an encyclopedia best served verified. From the snowclone. -Fsotrain09 18:10, 1 August 2006 (UTC)

Knowledge, Please

Knowledge, Please ....(Complain)(Let us to it pell-mell) 06:35, 2 August 2006 (UTC)

Know that thal evil shal be reverted, o, vile vandals

Wikipedia: It shouldn't work, but it does

  • Wikipedia: It shouldn't work, but it does. --Spondoolicks 15:24, 26 July 2006 (UTC)
  • Accept. The zeroeth law of Wikipedia - The problem with Wikipedia is that it only works in practice. In theory, it can never work (-Unknown). --HereToHelp 02:24, 20 August 2006 (UTC)


You will be assimilated

  • You will be assimilated. --Spondoolicks 12:32, 27 July 2006 (UTC)
    • Nice one. 'Wikipedia: Pageblanking is futile' might be another. Support. --Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 09:57, 16 August 2006 (UTC)
      • "Vandalism is futile. You will be reverted."--HereToHelp 01:11, 24 August 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia - aka STI@home (Search for Terrestrial Intelligence). Use your brain's spare capacity to help the search

  • Wikipedia - aka STI@home (Search for Terrestrial Intelligence). Use your brain's spare capacity to help the search. --Spondoolicks 12:32, 27 July 2006 (UTC)
  • Oppose. Though I like it, it's too long. --Gray Porpoise 00:45, 16 August 2006 (UTC)

Better than school

Wikipedia: Leave no article behind

  • Wikipedia: Leave no article behind.--Zxcvbnm 04:19, 26 July 2006 (UTC)
    • Support. --Gray Porpoise 21:00, 19 August 2006 (UTC)
      • Comment left after approval and being moved to "Awaiting list placement": I'm not sure whether "Wikipedia:", a somewhat overused prefix, is really necessary in this motto. --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 19:34, 8 October 2006 (UTC)

It's a Wiki, Wiki World

  • It's a Wiki, Wiki World. --SafeLibraries 01:15, 28 July 2006 (UTC)
  • Approve - reserve motto Geo. 23:10, 1 August 2006 (UTC)


When All Else Fails, Assume Good Faith!

When All Else Fails, Assume Good Faith! To help spread good faith and partnership among fellow wikipedians. --kralahome 20:13, 31 July 2006 (UTC)

  • Approve Geo. 22:52, 31 July 2006 (UTC)
  • Support. Excellent. --HereToHelp 02:20, 20 August 2006 (UTC)


God Save the Jimbo!

REDIRECT Wikipedia ON WHEELS!


We're not after glory! We're after knowledge. And, gentlemen, we mean to have it.

That's funny. But don't link the damn thing.

  • We're not after glory! We're after knowledge. And, gentlemen, we mean to have it.

That's how it should be. (a reference to "I'm not after glory! I'm after Spartacus. And gentlemen, I mean to have him.") ....(Complain)(Let us to it pell-mell) 07:06, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

The world's first electronic brain.

More accurate than a sniper.

Wikipedia: If ya can't revert it, we'll use the cat-o-nine-tails, or in extreme circumstances, the Scourge!

Wikipedia: Anyone who thinks otherwise is not a Wikipedian

The revolution will be edited mercilessly

"The revolution will be edited mercilessly." See editing page. :D Dev920 10:32, 31 August 2006 (UTC)

To be archived

To be Archived

Is that a suggestion or a real header?--HereToHelp 02:15, 20 August 2006 (UTC)

Actually that was a header, but it can be a suggestion Geo. 21:07, 22 August 2006 (UTC)

  • Support (as a motto) --Gray Porpoise 12:44, 10 September 2006 (UTC)

You have new articles...

You have new articles (last vandal).

Howzat? --Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 10:05, 16 August 2006 (UTC)

Support I don't know why, but I like it. Tennis Dynamite 01:12, 5 September 2006 (UTC)

If God didn't mean for Wikipedia to be, he would have nominated the whole thing for deletion.

Original quote by me Cnriaczoy42

  • Strong Support Very funny and entertaining. | AndonicO 12:46, 19 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Strong Support Very Funny! Tennis Dynamite 02:17, 20 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment Fixed spelling error. | AndonicO 11:33, 20 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Hahaha, great thinking! --Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 16:30, 26 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support - Hilarious, and not offensive! --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 19:06, 27 October 2006 (UTC)

Approved Geo. 17:30, 1 November 2006 (UTC)

You will never misspell "disambiguation" again

You will never misspell "disambiguation" again - An uncommon word, common here.--HereToHelp 02:15, 20 August 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia? Yes Please!

Wikipedia? Yes Please! Freshprince 17:19, 22 August 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Where Geeks Rule

Wikipedia: Over 500 articles on an obscure Japanese cartoon series

Oppsose 24.238.135.215 01:11, 5 September 2006 (UTC)

Wiki + Pedia = Crazy delicious

United we stand, against all odds we fight on! Join us in victory!

United we stand, against all odds we fight on! Join us in victory!--T-borg 20:14, 21 August 2006 (UTC)

47,348,628 Big Brothers are watching you!

({{NUMBEROFUSERS}} [[Big Brother]]s are [[WP:RV|watching]] you!) →bjornthegreat t| c 14:51, 22 August 2006 (UTC)

  1. LOL! YAY! SoaP 18:53, 1 September 2006 (UTC)
Yes, quite amusing. Support. --Gray Porpoise 16:52, 4 September 2006 (UTC)
Needs to be [[Big Brother (1984)|Big Brother]], because Big Brother is a disambiguation page. -Fsotrain09 03:49, 16 September 2006 (UTC)

How about changing it to the number of admins?--HereToHelp 15:06, 17 September 2006 (UTC)

This is your alternate reality.

--Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 23:57, 29 October 2006 (UTC)

  • Support, but how about This linking to Wikipedia instead. It wouldmake more sence, don't you think? May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 07:50, 30 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Support With the link to Wikipedia. | AndonicO Talk 12:41, 1 November 2006 (UTC)
  • Approved per consensus Geo. 01:32, 6 November 2006 (UTC)

Wanted: Willy on Wheels. 6,819,947 Articles Not Vandalised Reward

Wikipedia: Your source for everything except The weather in London.

  1. Oppose. Will inspire people to create the article.--HereToHelp 15:07, 17 September 2006 (UTC)

Frankly, my TfD, I don't give a damn. But others do.

  • Approved Geo. 21:12, 22 August 2006 (UTC)
  • Moved to Approved Geo. 21:12, 22 August 2006 (UTC)

The article, Percival; you must... revert it, that it be correct!

That was NOT a PERSONAL attack. It was directed at you all! David P. A. Hunter, [[Esq. III Though I seem to speak madness, there be method in 't. Save Stargate SG-1! 01:23, 25 September 2006 (UTC)
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