User talk:Phoenix-wiki/Archive for January 08
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RFA offer[edit]
- Yes please. I've been nominated for adminship before, but have been waiting for someone to ask again as I think I've improved my standards since then and removed my Wikipedia essays some of which were unhelpful.--h i s s p a c e r e s e a r c h 22:36, 2 January 2008 (UTC)
- Cool, thanks, I look forward to seeing how it goes.--h i s s p a c e r e s e a r c h 22:42, 2 January 2008 (UTC)
Thanks and Happy New Year[edit]
Firstly, let me wish you a very happy New Year and thank you for your help in the Milhist Tag & Assess 2007 drive.
Secondly, although the Tag & Assess 2007 drive is now officially closed, you are very welcome to continue tagging and assessing until 31 January 2008. Any articles you tag and assess during this time will be credited fully to your tagging tally for further award purposes.
Thirdly, if you can find the time, it would be great to have your feedback/comments and participation in the recently-set-up Tag & Assess workshop The idea is to see what lessons we can learn from the 2007 drive to make the 2008 one more efficient and enjoyable.
Thanks again for your help, --ROGER DAVIES talk 10:44, 3 January 2008 (UTC)
The Military history WikiProject Newsletter : Issue XXII (December 2007)[edit]
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The Military history WikiProject Newsletter : Issue XXII (December 2007)[edit]
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Barnstar on my talk page?[edit]
Hey there.
I appreciate the gesture, but if your intent was to leave me a Barnstar, you've forgotten to mention a reason as a parameter to it and it's a little bit broken right now. :-) You can fix it a posteriori by editing the {{{1}}} bit that's leftover from the subst: if you want. — Coren (talk) 01:06, 4 January 2008 (UTC)
Hello[edit]
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| Thank you for helping me out with removing some categories. Although they were minor edits, I highly appreciate that you helped out with them. It makes my work so much easier as well. Maxim(talk) 14:21, 4 January 2008 (UTC) |
Re: Thanks[edit]
You're very welcome! Thanks for the barnstar; I appreciate it. Nousernameslefttalk and matrix? 17:26, 4 January 2008 (UTC)
RFA thanks card[edit]
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Hello, Phoenix-wiki, thank you for participating in my request for adminship, which closed successfully with 47 supports, 3 opposes, and 0 neutrals. I am glad that the community thinks it can trust me with these tools; I will try and use my new mop and bucket (or vacuum cleaner!) carefully. I would like to personally thank you for your helpful questions and comments. Camaron1 | Chris (talk) 18:05, 4 January 2008 (UTC) |
Hi[edit]
See your coaching page.
The Transhumanist 22:04, 4 January 2008 (UTC)
ops[edit]
Hi Phoenix-Wiki. Thank you for taking an interest in this issue of operational categories. Have you looked at the Military operations article I am rebuilding? Its a problem that has been a source of trouble for professional military theorists in English, and I have made several suggestions, but due to the way Wiki works some can not be implemented because they sound same. -- mrg3105mrg3105 23:15, 5 January 2008 (UTC)
Thank you for your support in my RfA. It was definitely a dramatic debate, that landed on WP:100! I paid close attention to everything that was said, and, where possible, I will try to incorporate the (constructive) criticism towards being a better administrator. I'm taking things slowly for now, partially because of the holidays and all the off-wiki distractions. :) I'm also working my way through the Wikipedia:New admin school and double-checking the relevant policies, and will gradually phase into the use of the new tools. My main goals are to help out with various backlogs, but I also fully intend to keep on writing articles, as there are several more that I definitely want to get to WP:FA status! Thanks again, and have a great new year, --Elonka 18:17, 6 January 2008 (UTC)
My userpage offensive??[edit]
I thought I could do whatever I wanted on MY OWN USER-PAGE.. but since this is evidently not so, I have changed my site to not offend anyone. And now your name is on the list too. These are all editors who look at EVERYTHING, and always has a comment or two, but hardly ever add any new information themselves. Just delete and complain. P.S: Why did you go to see my user-page, is this something you frequently do, look at user-pages that might be offensive, or was it just a coincidence? Kind Regards, KnatLouie (talk) 19:37, 6 January 2008 (UTC)
Admin (or Better Wikipedian Coaching) Offer[edit]
Accept. Also, please see this RFA I filed before I went on vacation. Thanks! -- Whiteandnerdy111 (talk) 19:55, 6 January 2008 (UTC)
- Thats a good idea (to create that page at /Coaching). -- Whiteandnerdy111 (talk) 20:14, 6 January 2008 (UTC)
Coaching assignment[edit]
There's someone waiting for a response at the request coaching section on the VC page. See my comments on your coaching page. The Transhumanist 19:58, 6 January 2008 (UTC)
Africa Template[edit]
Believe me, I can understand why it took a while, but it looks great!! I figure I'm going to freak out Betacommandbot asking him to do something with it as soon as I can finish the Melanesia request for him. John Carter (talk) 21:10, 6 January 2008 (UTC)
Coaching[edit]
Updated Jan 8 - 6:30am -- Whiteandnerdy111 (talk) 19:36, 7 January 2008 (UTC)
- Updated (and DYK needs updating ;D) -- Whiteandnerdy111 (talk) 21:02, 7 January 2008 (UTC)
- Except its in the holding pen. -- Whiteandnerdy111 (talk) 21:09, 7 January 2008 (UTC)
- Next update ("...and the dyk part would be at least a couple inches below the end of the news. Don't worry, though, as it will be on in the update after this one" - Maxim) -- Whiteandnerdy111 (talk) 21:12, 7 January 2008 (UTC)
- Except its in the holding pen. -- Whiteandnerdy111 (talk) 21:09, 7 January 2008 (UTC)
- The DYK has been nom'd. If I can have another task for the meantime, that will be nice. -- Whiteandnerdy111 (talk) 08:19, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
I accept. :D Lex T/C Guest Book 19:58, 7 January 2008 (UTC)
Uncomfortable[edit]
In response to your comments on AN, I find it curious how you know what does and does not make me uncomfortable. It's a little disturbing that you believe you have such manner of insight. Can to explain? Bstone (talk) 06:38, 11 January 2008 (UTC)
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Rudget![edit]
question[edit]
hi. Was this oversight done? 62.78.158.150 (talk) 15:59, 13 January 2008 (UTC)
- Apparently an email was sent to the oversight mailing list, meaning that it was done (They almost always are).---Phoenix-wiki 16:08, 13 January 2008 (UTC)
Your rollback categoryyyy is very WP:Notable[edit]
Does it drink a lot of milk..:) Igor Berger (talk) 03:11, 15 January 2008 (UTC)
Userpage[edit]
Holy shit dude, you got a niceeeeeee userpage. I want to steal it. BonesBrigade 03:59, 15 January 2008 (UTC)
can you help me with Andy Beard[edit]
It is marked AfD and I have about 4 days to get Andy Beard notable. If you can help me out would be greatly appreicated. Thank you, Igor Berger (talk) 11:24, 15 January 2008 (UTC)
- Sorry, but I've never heard of Andy Beard so there's not much I can add to the article.-Phoenix-wiki 20:13, 16 January 2008 (UTC)
Wanted to alert you about Phoenix-bot...[edit]
If you look at the talk page for the bot it seems to be adding a ton of "bad" articles that have to be deleted, just wanted to give you an FYI. Robot gone amok! :) -- Atamachat 18:01, 16 January 2008 (UTC)
- I ran it to create a load of Russian Geo stubs over 1 ½ months ago. I acknowledge it was bit of a bad move, as a lot of them aren't that notable and the articles aren't great.--Phoenix-wiki 20:04, 16 January 2008 (UTC)
Thank you[edit]
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...for your support in my recently closed Request for Adminship. I am more than a bit stunned by the outcome, which appears to have finished at 146 supports, no opposes, and one abstention. I am particularly grateful to Keilana and Kingboyk for their recent encouragement, and most specifically to Pastordavid, for having seen fit to nominate me. I also want to make it very clear to everyone that I have no intentions of changing my name again, so the servers should be safe for a while.
In the event you ever believe that I would ever able to assist in the future, I would be honored if you were to contact me regarding the matter. I can't guarantee results, unfortunately, but I will do what I can. Thank you again.
By the way, I know the image isn't necessarily appropriate, but I am rather fond of it, and it at least reflects the degree of honor I feel at the result. And it's hard to go wrong with a Picture of the Year candidate.
Now, off to a few last tasks before starting work in earnest on the various templates I promised I'd work on.
Someone implied that this was a bad idea when I first starting sending them and implied that I should do what I said I would do, so I did stop sending them. That's why I didn't send it earlier. John Carter (talk) 20:22, 16 January 2008 (UTC)
RfA?[edit]
Would you like a nomination for adminship? I would be happy to nom. - Revolving Bugbear 21:04, 16 January 2008 (UTC)
- Seconded. John Carter (talk) 21:42, 16 January 2008 (UTC)
- We could set a record for the most ever co-noms in an RfA. Don't you feel loved, Phoenix? - Revolving Bugbear 19:52, 17 January 2008 (UTC)
- Actually, I think that grace should go to the forever remembered one. Although Daniel comes a close second with 8. :) Rudget. 19:58, 17 January 2008 (UTC)
- We have three months to find six more people who want to nom Phoenix ;) - Revolving Bugbear 19:59, 17 January 2008 (UTC)
- Actually, I think that grace should go to the forever remembered one. Although Daniel comes a close second with 8. :) Rudget. 19:58, 17 January 2008 (UTC)
- Wow, well that's 5 offers including Maxim offering on IRC. Thanks a lot guys, but I still think I should hold off for a month or two more though.--Phoenix-wiki 20:09, 17 January 2008 (UTC)
- We could set a record for the most ever co-noms in an RfA. Don't you feel loved, Phoenix? - Revolving Bugbear 19:52, 17 January 2008 (UTC)
Tutorial on templates[edit]
Hello there. The Placebo Effect told me you were preparing the Signpost's tutorial on templates. I just wanted to let you know that I recently wrote up a tutorial on the subject; you're welcome to quote from, reprint (all or part), or link to this if you like.
Cheers. – Scartol • Tok 20:31, 17 January 2008 (UTC)
- Yeah, I was planning on linking to it anyway, so thanks :-)--Phoenix-wiki 20:32, 17 January 2008 (UTC)
Thanks[edit]
A belated thank you for your RFA support! Archtransit (talk) 21:17, 17 January 2008 (UTC)
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Smile[edit]
Thedjatclubrock :) (T/C) has smiled at you! Smiles promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by smiling at someone else, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Happy editing!
Smile at others by adding {{subst:Smile}} to their talk page with a friendly message.
Youe Userpage looks good. Thedjatclubrock :) (T/C) 20:59, 18 January 2008 (UTC)
My RfA[edit]
In light of the opposes to my RfA, I have reconsidered my recall requirements. As you have opposed for this reason, I felt the need to inform you directly. -MBK004 01:47, 19 January 2008 (UTC)
Hi...[edit]
That editor is a likely SPA. I think that user is actually saying that when someone reverts work as shown here, they are reverting well referenced material...but I am not alone in the reverts of his well referenced info [2], [3]. The same arguments have been coming up for along time by multiple new accounts that appear and then disappear one after another. It's rather complex unless you are dealing with the 9/11 related articles and can see it happening all the time.--MONGO 14:51, 19 January 2008 (UTC)
IRC[edit]
FYI Addhoc and I seem to be the only ones in and active at the moment. - Revolving Bugbear 17:14, 19 January 2008 (UTC)
Don't worry.[edit]
Don't worry about Rudget -- apparently it was just his cousin playing a joke with his account when he left his computer on. See AN and his talk page. --Coppertwig (talk) 17:35, 19 January 2008 (UTC)
Banner proposal[edit]
I've made a proposal regarding project banners at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject reform#Single Banner?. Some of it relates to technical matters I don unnerstand. Any input you might have, particularly regarding those matters, would be greatly appreciated. John Carter (talk) 18:15, 19 January 2008 (UTC)
My RfA[edit]
Hey there, I'm writing to inform you that I have withdrawn my request for adminship, which was currently standing at 11 supports, 22 opposes and 6 neutrals. This count could have been so much better if I had understood policy, although I believe that 17 questions is a lot to ask of a user's first RfA. I will take on all comments given at the RfA and will endeavour to meet the high expectations of the RfA voters. WEBURIEDOURSECRETSINTHEGARDENplay it cool. 20:57, 20 January 2008 (UTC)
Invitation[edit]
Hello. You may have seen that some Wikipedia articles lack sources to given dates, timelines and chronologies.
If you feel that you could like to help in making all articles more reliable and well sourced in this regard, we would like to encourage you to use, as part of your daily editing and when {{fact}} is not enough for requesting clearly and specifically a citation or source for dates, timeline or chronology, the following inline tag:
- {{Timefact}} displays {chronology source needed} for requesting timelines, dates and chronology sources. Click here for more information
At WP Timeline Tracer, we thank you for using these tools and for helping to make Wikipedia articles more accurate and reliable.
Daoken 11:09, 21 January 2008 (UTC)
Lost Souls[edit]
<sarcasm>Joy</sarcasm>. Thanks for letting me know buddy. What a shame. Particularly Rudget - seems very unfortunate and, to be honest, pointless. Pedro : Chat 22:25, 21 January 2008 (UTC)
Heh[edit]
Thanks for my Barnstar.. I try to help out where I can <:o) Thunderhippo (talk) 03:56, 22 January 2008 (UTC)
thx[edit]
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<font=3> Thanks for your support, my request for adminship passed 60/0/0 yesterday!
I want to thank Mrs.EasterBunny and Royalbroil for nominating me, those who updated the RfA tally, and everyone for their support and many kind words. To paraphrase a president ... I wish my mum and dad could see the comments made. My dad would be so proud to see the comments ... and my mum would have believed them". I will do my best to use the new tools carefully and responsibly (and you may be surprised to find that I have not deleted all of the pages by accident..... yet). Thanks again, Victuallers (talk) 20:51, 22 January 2008 (UTC) |
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RfA thank-spam[edit]
My RFA[edit]
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| Phoenix-wiki/Archive for January 08, thank you for showing your support in my RFA which passed with 38 support, 0 oppose, and 0 neutral! I also want to give special thanks to my Admin Coach and nominator, Useight for all of his help and support. I promise that I'll give my best effort as an admin, and I hope that your confidence in me proves to be justified. If I can ever be of any help, please let me know. In the mean time, I have some cleaning to do. Have a great day! Jauerbackdude?/dude. 20:12, 26 January 2008 (UTC) |
userbox[edit]
You might to update that editcount userbox, seeing as you now have 4.5K+ according to Wannabe Kate's. (though I guess technically 4500 > 4100 ;) ) Nousernamesleftcopper, not wood 21:06, 26 January 2008 (UTC)
My Rfa[edit]
My effort to regain adminship was unsuccessful, and I'll do what I can to ensure your opinion of my suitability for adminship improves. Thank you for taking some time out of your day to voice your opinion.--MONGO 07:59, 27 January 2008 (UTC)
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Request[edit]
Hello!
I have seen that you made a request on meta wiki for illustrations of ancient siege weapons; and I decided to give it a try-some of them at least, am a bit new to graphics here on WP- and I was kindda wondering what did you have in mind? Because I did this image
and am not sure if this is what you meant, but I went ahead and used in the corresponding article, it is an illustration after all, and the article was void of images and this illustration will help the reader "see" what the article is about, or at least imagine the weapon. Your feed back on this matter is appreciated.