User talk:Gtstricky/Archive 2

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Vandalism on WAME page

Thanks. I think I figured out what to do.Vchimpanzee · talk · contributions · 16:30, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

User:Dopestarsinc

Since early 2007, this S.P.A. has been used only to create and pretty-up articles on the band of the same name. Now, on the talk page, they admit that this is an account of one or more members of said band. I've blocked the username, and now they want to be unblocked so that that they can get a new username. Thoughts? (Maybe comment on their talkpage as well.) --Orange Mike | Talk 15:56, 6 March 2008 (UTC)

Agree. I see two problems:

Obviously a WP:SPA even with a name change that is all it will be. There are a few IPs that edit that are also probably members if not the same one.
There has been very little outside editors. I saw the tags on the article so maybe they will bring some assistance over. They are notable but it seems unlikely there will be many US editors that have the knowledge to edit this article.

I am a little stuck on this one. If the user would agree to only do edits on a user/sandbox page and then letting another editor add them it would be great but since the article does not have another deadicated editor I do not know who would do it. Gtstricky^{Talk or C} 16:21, 6 March 2008 (UTC)

I also just received an email where they agree to fix the page per the tags. They also state that they understand the WP:COI. It sounds like they are willing to work within the guidelines. I think it is ok to unblock and do the name change. Gtstricky^{Talk or C} 16:25, 6 March 2008 (UTC)

Welcome to VandalProof!

Thank you for your interest in VandalProof, Gtstricky! You have now been added to the list of authorized users, so if you haven't already, simply download and install VandalProof from our main page.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or any other moderator, or you can post a message on the discussion page.

Finally, I'd like to appologise for any delay, and wish you luck with VandalProof! Ale_Jrb ^talk 19:27, 6 March 2008 (UTC)

Revert notice

On the page Goozex, it looks like you attempted to revert vandalism by User:68.49.67.157, but actually re-reverted, reinserting the vandalism. The warning went through but you brought back the vandalism. Vandalproof does not always work how it should or how you think it will, and I just wanted to bring this to your attention. --Michael Greiner 00:41, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

Thanks... Gtstricky^{Talk or C} 02:07, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

No trace of my page whatsoever

It has been completely erased.???? what should we do????Therese Dvir (talk) 08:10, 8 March 2008 (UTC)

Colin Norris

Hi, I notice on March 3 you nominated Colin Norris for deletion because of WP:PROD. This states that when "a person is associated with only one event, such as for a particular relatively unimportant crime or for standing for governmental election, consideration needs to be given to the need to create a standalone article on the person."

Now Norris was convicted of the murder of 4 elderly patients. Why did you think that was an "unimportant crime"?? Please, be more careful when nominating articles for deletion - your action concerns me. Others are trying to create useful articles and over-hasty editors trying to delete them is not productive. Thank you:) Malick78 (talk) 18:18, 8 March 2008 (UTC)

Hello David

I didn't see much of you on these days. Are you OK. Unless you're clueless in my regards. Do you suggest that we give up this idea? Have a great day.Therese Dvir (talk) 15:31, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

?!

Why did you nominate for speedy deletion??? Atleast have a good reason >.< Thanks-Letter 7/Caleb (talk) 19:55, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

It is not nominated for speedy deletion. Gtstricky^{Talk or C} 20:01, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

Reply

Ok thanks, I was a bit confused about the reason...Thanks-Letter 7/Caleb (talk) 20:21, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

I hope you don't mind; I reformatted your use of the above template over at the help desk. As the creator of the template, I'm wondering how it went wrong, i.e., can you tell me what you typed that got you all of the code for both switches (there's one for ips and one for users) and why it didn't format the spacing correctly. If you look at your post now, that's what should have come up when you placed the template. Thanks in advance.--Fuhghettaboutit (talk) 22:21, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

That was all my fault not the template. First I tried {{creation}}, that looked a little off but it seemed to fit, I then tried to {{subst:creation}} with no luck. Nothing came up. [1]] was the result. Needed to pack up for the day I just went to the template page and copy and pasted. Now that I read the whole template (it is hard to notice there is more info on that page) I see what I did wrong. Thanks for the repair. Cheers Gtstricky^{Talk or C} 23:02, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

Got ya. I had thought you got that text from an error in the template.--Fuhghettaboutit (talk) 00:08, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

thanks

You're the '''man.InvisibleDiplomat (talk) 16:34, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

My RfA

Thanks for your support. - J Greb (talk) 22:54, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

saving october road

hello my name is chris. i love the show october road and heard it was being cancelled so i am trying to stop it. that is why i put the information up about it. i am new at this wikipedia thing and not sure really how it works. sorry if i messed any thing up. i just enjoy up dating the website. i wont do it again. if you want to contact me that would be cool so we can tlk about website and how to manke people notified that it might be getting cancelled. e-mail address: <removed to protect privacy> —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.250.74.232 (talk) 23:38, 13 March 2008 (UTC)

RfA - Discospinster

Thank you so much for your support in my RfA, which was successful with a final count of 70/1/1! ... discospinster _talk 23:50, 13 March 2008 (UTC)

Do not delete Teresa A. Dolan

I have disputed your action for the article to be deleted. She is a Dean of a College at a Major Research University. See this article University of Florida College of Dentistry. Jccort (talk) 03:22, 14 March 2008 (UTC)

Yes she has been published. --see attached. [2] Jccort (talk) 03:22, 14 March 2008 (UTC)

Lux Dental

I am not sure why you deleted the Lux Dental article. It is an article about how a group of Dentists and Volunteers managed to creat a clinic that would accept patients regardless of insurance status. It also described the health disparities in the US. I think you should reconsider. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Dentaman (talk • contribs) 00:18, 16 March 2008 (UTC)

Thank-you

Hi Gtstricky! Thank-you for your support in my RfA (91/1/1).

I take all the comments to heart and hope I can fulfil the role of being

an admin to the high standard that the community deserves.

Seraphim♥ ^Whipp 16:51, 16 March 2008 (UTC)

Paid survey

Look again. You added the spam back. And you warned the administrator who removed it. Undo both of these errors now, please. Misuse of automated editing tools will lead to them being removed. ➨ REDVEЯS is a satellite and will be set alight 13:38, 17 March 2008 (UTC)

And it may also be worthwhile if you spent some time reading Wikipedia:Don't template the regulars. The Rambling Man (talk) 13:39, 17 March 2008 (UTC)

RFA thanks

		Thanks for the support
		Thanks for your support on my request for adminship, which passed 92/2/2. I'll learn the ways of the mop, and be sure to live up to the expectations of the community. ♬♩ Hurricanehink (talk) 04:39, 18 March 2008 (UTC)

My personal thanks

For this revert [3]. Keep up the good work!. AndreNatas (talk) 17:52, 17 March 2008 (UTC)

Your welcome. Gtstricky^{Talk or C} 19:03, 18 March 2008 (UTC)

Barnstar!

		The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
		For all your work protecting Wikipedia from the vandals. You have beaten me to the punch seversal times now! Tiddly-Tom 19:00, 18 March 2008 (UTC)

Block request declined

Thank you for your recent report [4] to WP:AIV. However as Bitchymcsarcasm (talk · contribs) had zero warnings, I declined to block this editor. Thanks for your helping in fighting vandalism. --Kralizec! (talk) 20:19, 18 March 2008 (UTC)

Odd... I am not sure why wp:Huggle took that to an AIV report. Thanks. Gtstricky^{Talk or C} 20:23, 18 March 2008 (UTC)

Thanks

Thanks for your intervention on my talk page.--Old Moonraker (talk) 14:20, 19 March 2008 (UTC)

RfA Thanks

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Thanks!

So, yeah, you know how these work... »»»»
Thank you very much for your support in my recent RfA, which closed with a final tally of (75/1/0). Your trust in me is greatly appreciated, and I can assure you it has not been misplaced. I shall use these tools to the best of my ability, and will do my best not to let you down. Thank you once again, and happy editing as always! *Hersfold* ^(t/a/c) 20:09, 19 March 2008 (UTC)

You mean you didn't get the memo? I was planning on going rogue and blocking all "you little people" just for fun... :-D

Thanks again, and you needn't worry, I'll still hang around the help desk. Hersfold ^(t/a/c) 20:38, 19 March 2008 (UTC)

Thanks

Thanks for your help with the Ohio Template. §tepshep • ¡Talk to me! 21:19, 19 March 2008 (UTC)

Hey thanks

Oh snap, the DEA is an admin

They call them croissants

I would like to thank you for your participation in my recent RfA, which I'm very glad to say was successful at 81/7/0. Some of the very best that Wikipedia has to offer came out to support or oppose me and the kind words from all the editors has really given me confidence to be an admin and I can't wait to start. I will take the advice of the opposes and not jump into any content disputes immediately. As well, I will try to add more content myself. Anyways, in thanks for participating in my RfA, I've made you this French pastry. Enjoy! --ÐeadΣyeДrrow (Talk - Contribs) 13:44, 20 March 2008 (UTC)

Kandy Article

It has come to my attention that there is call for the deletion of an article that was written by me. I do not believe that this article should not be deleted because it is about an artist that was recently signed to Decaydance records, I believe that the article should should stay because like her other label mates who have articles on wikipedia it is not about advertising nor is about making someone more famous. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Angellust (talk • contribs) 20:57, 21 March 2008 (UTC)

my RFA

Thank you!

Thank you for your support in my RFA. The passed with a final count of (73/3/1), so I am now an administrator. Please let me know if at any stage you need help, or if you have comments on how I am doing as an admin. Have a nice day! :) Aleta ^Sing 18:23, 22 March 2008 (UTC)

:-)

Thanks. --80.108.50.167 (talk) 19:11, 24 March 2008 (UTC)

Deh Shiva Bar Mohe

Hi, I have contacted Ajjay wrt the above thread.

As you may be aware there are political tendencies around the Globe for religious militant groups to foster segregation by many techniques. Modification of meanings and/or concepts to suit their goals is one.

The message I left for him as follows:

"As I mentioned before, the title uses 'Shiva' not 'Siva'.

If the Guru or Gurus didn't mean what they said or said what they mean or more specifically didn't say what 'political' motivated adherents preferred, then that does not mean you preclude exact words and/or definitions. Dave"

I hope you agree with the above, but its your jurisprudence. Thanks, Dave Indologist —Preceding unsigned comment added by 90.196.3.244 (talk) 02:30, 25 March 2008 (UTC)

This guy has just made a serious accusation at me.(I am reporting him) His language gives away his intentions. I have corrected the title. In the original text,(Brahmi) it is siva and not shiva.

Further you can go through his contributions history and you will see that he started editing articles to which i contributed, only after he got into edit war with me in Bhindranwale article. This reflects that he just wants to harrass me.Ajjay (talk) 04:42, 25 March 2008 (UTC)

Abtract now attacks me

Can you please tell the user to stop? Here are the diffs, [5], [6], [7]. Lord Sesshomaru (talk • edits) 00:44, 28 March 2008 (UTC)

Re: Talk:Friend or FOE

Something like this recently happened to me. I found that the best ways were to interfere as little as possible (which is hard to do on this one), not to gang up on the newer user, and to get some help. Personally I see very little that is different between both of their versions so there is no way to pick a "correct one." I would suggest asking each for their opinions and reasoning separately. If they're still insulting eachother, being incivil, etc., then I would ask them to wait for two days to resume the conversation. I have to leave the computer for now, but will check back up on you tomorrow. Good luck for now, Malinaccier (talk) 01:31, 28 March 2008 (UTC)

World's_Best_Reading

Thanks! Tamblyne (talk) 19:26, 28 March 2008 (UTC)

Re: Bjorn Poonen

Your flagging of Bjorn Poonen was warranted at the time. But given edits since then, maybe now it would be reasonable to remove some or all of the flags? —Preceding unsigned comment added by WardenWalk (talk • contribs) 06:18, 30 March 2008 (UTC)

My RfA

Hi Gtstricky/Archive 2! Thank you for your support in my RfA (87/3/3).
I truely appreciate the many votes of confidence, and I will exert myself to live up to those expectations. Thanks again!

- CobaltBlueTony™ _talk 17:56, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

HI

Do you have anything to do with wikipedia if so what?

WHY CANT WE WRITE STUFF ABOUT OUR MATES so long as the page isnt taken —Preceding unsigned comment added by Mozza444 (talk • contribs)

There are guidelines for what content can be added. I will put a welcome message on your talk page with information for you. Gtstricky^{Talk or C} 16:24, 15 April 2008 (UTC)

Thanks

Thanks --Bhadani (talk) 16:43, 15 April 2008 (UTC)

no problem :) Gtstricky^{Talk or C} 16:44, 15 April 2008 (UTC)

WP:AN

Thankyou for your help. But it doesn't matter now. Chubbennaitor 11:14, 27 April 2008 (UTC)

RE: Deletion of "Norman Ralph Bowen."

Hi, thanks for your input about the Norman Ralph Bowen article. I've added some more sources, and I'd appreciate some advice on how to prove that this man is notable. Thanks Pbsolomon (talk) 22:41, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

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Quench (band)

You said it fulfilled point 5 of the WP:MUSIC criterion; how is ICC a major label/major indie label? thanks. Ironholds (talk) 18:57, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks!

Thanks so much for your support and interesting questions in myRfA, which closed successfully this morning. _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 16:50, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

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My RfA

Hey Gtstricky. I would like to thank you for your support in my RfA and the confidence expressed thereby. I appreciate your trust. :) Best wishes, —αἰτίας •discussion• 18:55, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

RfA thank you spam

Hi there - thank you for supporting me in my RfA, which passed 69/10/3 yesterday. I will put the tools to good use and hopefully justify the confidence you had in me. Best wishes Fritzpoll (talk) 11:55, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

hey

hi im looking for the ather of the rober edward lee site. can u tell me his name plz? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Mario6124743312424 (talk • contribs) 14:10, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

need help

im lokking for the user still. can u drop me the answear in my talk that would be a big help —Preceding unsigned comment added by Mario6124743312424 (talk • contribs) 14:16, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

dude y did u block me

yo

y did u block me —Preceding unsigned comment added by Dotapromaster (talk • contribs) 17:29, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

I am not an admin and did not block you. Gtstricky^{Talk or C} 03:46, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

WP:HAU

Hello yet again. I regretfully inform you that the bot we were using to update the user status at Wikipedia:Highly Active Users, SoxBot V, was blocked for its constant updating. With this bot out of operation, a patch is in the works. Until that patch is reviewed and accepted by the developers, some options have been presented to use as workarounds: 1) Qui monobook (not available in Internet Explorer); 2) User:Hersfold/StatusTemplate; 3) Manually updating User:StatusBot/Status/USERNAME; or 4) Not worry about it and wait for the patch to go through, which hopefully won't take long. If you have another method, you can use that, too. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Useight (talk) 17:54, 3 June 2008 (UTC)

Found poetry

Hey. I noticed you reverted vandalism on found poetry and was wondering if you can watchlist--it seems to attract that sort of thing. Thanks. --Justpassin (talk) 00:57, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

Orphaned poster for Oasis

This one was specifically given to me for public domain by the owner.

Is this a problem?

Thanks! Tom, N0DIH —Preceding unsigned comment added by N0dih (talk • contribs) 03:36, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

Martinu Quartet entry

thank you for your assistance with the creation of the entry, I have since been able to find some of the offline sources also online and updated the source section accordingly. I have also emailed a Czech musicology scholar who had written about the ensemble if he can help identify more online sources. thanks again. 61.122.67.57 (talk) 10:09, 13 June 2008 (UTC)

so,

Hey, so would it be allrite if a joined anti-vandalism squads so i could learn more and be a part? Iamthe7Deadly'''''Sins ^{greed, gluttony, and wrath}^{envy, sloth, and lust}^pride —Preceding comment was added at 17:41, 24 June 2008 (UTC)

Thady Ryan (AfC)
Hey there - I think Thady Ryan would qualify for an article based on his olympic status (I crosschecked it, he was the chef d'équipe for the Irish equestrian team in the 1960's , but do you think he ought to be listed at WP:RA rather than trying to use a single sentence for a stub? CredoFromStart ^talk 16:03, 27 June 2008 (UTC)
I think a stub might be better as WP:RA is so backlogged. Gtstricky^{Talk or C} 19:51, 27 June 2008 (UTC)
Works for me. I'll go ahead and stub it out. You think an olympian/athelete stub tag would be most appropriate? CredoFromStart ^talk 19:56, 27 June 2008 (UTC)
I do. That is where we should be able to find the most information on him. Gtstricky^{Talk or C} 15:43, 28 June 2008 (UTC)
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Jean Fleury
Nice work on Mr. Fleury there, Gtstricky. Cheers. Eulalie Écho (talk) 03:13, 25 July 2008 (UTC)
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Julia Gorin
No worries, I'm pretty new to this whole area anyway. My reasoning was more based upon the lack of sources the submitter provided which covered the subject... it looked impressive with all those links, but they were written by her, not about her. She is probably notable judging by the claims of one primary source provided, just not proven by the ip. The reason I didn't decline the second one was to let somebody else take a look and see if I was just being fussy! So yeah, no probs. - Toon⁰⁵ 21:56, 31 July 2008 (UTC)
Violet Blue
Yes, in the deleted edits -- page was moved by a serial vandal, adding an offensive edit summary; then, when that was removed, a sockpuppet added the same summary, faking the pagemove. NawlinWiki (talk) 18:01, 5 August 2008 (UTC)
ok what did i do wrong on the cheetah girls page i just said they were beautiful please tell me whats wrong with that —Preceding unsigned comment added by 64.187.79.167 (talk) 18:44, 5 August 2008 (UTC)
hi
ok i wont state my opinions then i am sorry for being rude —Preceding unsigned comment added by 64.187.79.167 (talk) 19:48, 5 August 2008 (UTC)
DeVotchKa Members
Hi, Why Do You Keep Deleting The Info I Add To DeVotchKa Band Member Arcticles???Sameyejara (talk) 03:35, 9 August 2008 (UTC)
AfC
Hello, I have added a comment to a couple of your posts at WT:Articles for creation. Cheers, MSGJ (talk) 12:50, 10 August 2008 (UTC)
I think we need your template! Have you seen today's submissions? :) MSGJ (talk) 22:06, 14 August 2008 (UTC)
Resources
I'm curious as to how other affiliate networks like Hydra LLC, for example, were able to get their articles posted when references on these articles are all press releases and blogs. Our industry revolves around the Internet and bloggers.
Mlrebecca (talk) 17:03, 11 August 2008 (UTC)mlrebecca
BadRAM article submission
Hello Gtstricky,
You declined my submission of a page on BadRAM on the issue of noteworthiness. I hereby provide the information that you are requesting.
As significant coverage, I can tell you that it got published in the American Linux Journal and the Dutch Linux Magazine. Both were written by me, the builder of the patch. It also appears online a lot, in things not written by me:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BadRAM http://meetamanish.com/interesting-stuff/BadRAM/BadRAM.html http://fgouget.free.fr/misc/badram.shtml http://packages.debian.org/search?keywords=kernel-patch-badram
Over time, various distributions have included support for BadRAM, though I have no detailed knowledge of the current list that supports it. I've seen it in Mandrake and Debian at least. Memtest86, which is included as a boot option with virtually any Linux desktop, includes support for BadRAM as a standard measure.
New kernels invariably lead to a new patch in a matter of days, sometimes hours. Clearly, the patch is notable to some people.
I must tell you that I am the author of the patch, and cannot feel totally impartial about it. Being a scientist though, I am used to taking an impartial approach when writing about a topic.
I hope this will change your mind. You are welcome to contact me for any questions or concerns. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 77.164.192.248 (talk) 09:32, 14 August 2008 (UTC)
Notable
Per your suggestion, MarketLeverage added a resource that should make the notability guidelines, the Inc. 5000 list: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Mlrebecca/New_article
What has to be done now in order for this article to be accepted?
Thanks!
Mlrebecca (talk) 18:50, 20 August 2008 (UTC)mlrebecca
AFC proposal

WikiProject Articles for Creation needs your input!

I have made a detailed proposal for a new entry process for WP:AFC. As you were involved in the discussion after the last trial, I particularly invite your comments at the page WT:WikiProject Articles for creation/Proposed new entry process#Modifications and proposal for new trial.
Thanks! MSGJ 09:56, 24 August 2008 (UTC)

Slovakian Space Team

Why does it say "declined" at the top of the AfC entry for the Slovakian Space Team when you actually created it? And did you not notice that it was a copy&paste of Soviet space program? The interwiki links were all still in place. — RHaworth (Talk | contribs) 22:41, 26 August 2008 (UTC)