User:Dusti/Archive 4

'Vandalism'

Fyad has nothing to do with anime, it's a subforum of somethingawful.com (albeit hidden!) and was on the somethingawful.com page, contrary to the anime page - the original redirect was the vandalism :/ 80.0.38.204 (talk) 00:39, 13 June 2008 (UTC)

To Keeper

This is Dusti, I have returned. A brief explination of what happened. I was editing on Wikipedia at my school ISSCH. The IT coordinator found out what was happening and demanded that I cease and remove all information about myself until I left ISSCH. I have not given my password to anyone and my account has not been comprimised. Please unblock me and restore all pages. If you have any more questions, please ask. Dusti^{complain/compliment} 17:10, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

WOOOOTTTT!!! I figured it out, and was waiting for you to graduate - did you graduate??? Glad to see you back! I'll work on restoring your subpages - do you want all of them? Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 17:14, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

Oh, and you're unblocked now - Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 17:15, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

Graduated Valedictorian of my class. Dusti^{complain/compliment} 17:16, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

So, only 10 students, eh? Just kidding, congrats! Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 17:20, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

Yep, lol. Dusti^{complain/compliment} 17:23, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

OK, I think I've found all your subs. Check here to be sure I didn't miss anything. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 17:30, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

If you can, go ahead and delete this page. Its long since lived its worth. Dusti^{complain/compliment} 17:32, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

 Done Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 17:38, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

Welcome back

congrats on graduation and being valedictorian, glad to see you're no longer a red link, I missed you _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 17:37, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

Chiming in on the congrats here. And double congrats on the valedictorian. Way to go.--Fabrictramp | talk to me 17:56, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

Welcome back Dusti, I am glad you are alright. Well done on graduating as a valedictorian (though I did not know what that was until I just looked it up, the helpfulness of Wikipedia!), I missed you and your return has lightened up my day, that's for sure. Camaron | Chris (talk) 18:28, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

Its good to be back, thanks. I didn't know I was so liked lol :P Dusti^{complain/compliment} 18:30, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

Welcome back from me Dusti, my heart sank when you left, i was so happy when you left me a message on my talkpage. --FGWQPR (talk) 19:40, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

I'd be happy to have you onboard as FGWQPR's co-adopter, as long as it's ok with him. xenocidic (talk) 12:38, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

It's always sad to see someone leave! Glad you're back though = ). Regards, --Cameron (T|C) 13:25, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

Hello! You don't know me, but any pal of these good people is a friend of mine. Please allow me to let the sunshine in on your return:

Ecoleetage (talk) has smiled at you! Smiles promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by smiling at someone else, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Cheers, and happy editing!
Smile at others by adding {{subst:Smile}} to their talk page with a friendly message.

Welcome back! Ecoleetage (talk) 20:23, 30 May 2008 (UTC)

Progress

We haven't really done much at all, as FGWQPR has been fairly inactive since I came on board. See User:FGWQPR/adoption. xenocidic ( talk ¿ listen ) 21:52, 1 June 2008 (UTC)

Alright, you asked for it...

I've restructured the AfD coaching page here, and moved most of the old dialog to the talkpage. You're very late with your April 29th assignment, I had no choice but to push the dates out for months 2 and 3...;) Those 4 AfDs should be closed by now, go see how they turned out! Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 17:38, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

Re: The comment you left on my talk page

I suggest that the person I sent the message to is the one you should be condemning not me. Does he have the right to make judgements without justification? His whole style of writing is provocative, and not at all constructive. Block me if you wish to do so, but I am only responding to what I have read. I dislike ego mania, and he clearly has a chip on his shoulder.

You should still follow policy when making comments. Dusti^{complain/compliment} 03:30, 2 June 2008 (UTC)

Help needed

If you have the time, I would appeciate you looking at this. Abtract (talk) 07:47, 2 June 2008 (UTC)

Not sure if you're watching

but I answered you :) Happy Monday! _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 13:12, 2 June 2008 (UTC)

Buddhism

Dusti - you undid my revert on the Buddhism rather haphazardly. if you read the talk pages, you'll notice that I have been trying to communicate with other users and construct a decent page, but the recent edits have been being bulldozed by an uncooperative editor who is (apparently) insisting on representing a particular point of view.

I appreciate the fact that you want to protect the page, but please investigate the issue - at the moment you are protecting the disruptive element without regard to page content or reasoning. --Ludwigs2 (talk) 19:29, 2 June 2008 (UTC)

on inspection, perhaps that was an automated action because I removed a 'bot structure,' whatever that is.  :-) I'l investigate and try again.  :-) --Ludwigs2 (talk) 19:31, 2 June 2008 (UTC)

My apologizes if you took my reverts personally, however, in numerous edits, you removed bot structures and information. If you would, please specify what your doing in the edit summary, rather than request someone to look at the talk page, as sometimes editors look past that and at your edits only. In the future, remove nothing that says bot and is in carats (sp?) i.e. < > Dusti^{complain/compliment} 19:34, 2 June 2008 (UTC)

yes, I had no intention of removing any bot edits - my (admittedly amateur) mistake. I'll correct the issue and reattempt the edit.

apologies for any inconvenience. --Ludwigs2 (talk) 19:38, 2 June 2008 (UTC)

Forgive me for jumping in here, but I saw the changes to Buddhism and the odd edit summary about "bot structures". Did you mean the bot-generated reference titles? Those can be edited or removed just like everything else. In fact, they probably should be edited, since the bot doesn't always make very good titles. Thanks. Delicious carbuncle (talk) 20:23, 2 June 2008 (UTC)

WP:RFPP.

The 3RR warning should be enough. · AndonicO ^Engage. 03:05, 3 June 2008 (UTC)

If they continue, do you want me to request blocking or protection of the article? I would lean more towards the protection of the article, as that's the most reasonable way to go. It would force them to talk (well, maybe). Dusti^{complain/compliment} 03:07, 3 June 2008 (UTC)

Full protection (even though they're IPs), unless they've violated 3RR. I doubt they'll continue, though. · AndonicO ^Engage. 03:11, 3 June 2008 (UTC)

RFPP

Not only did I deny the request, but a second admin also denied the request. The message being it doesn't matter what you say, it's not going to convince us. Point Two: We don't need people to ditto requests. We will still look at the page and determine independently whether or not to protect or not. If 20 people want a page protected but there's no activity to justify it, we won't. And no, 21 would make absolutely no difference. -Royalguard11(T·R!) 03:38, 3 June 2008 (UTC)

I just wanted to make a point that there is no point is adding "support" to a request because it makes no difference to us. And I only replied because you left a message. I do try to answer them if I can. -Royalguard11(T·R!) 03:46, 3 June 2008 (UTC)

Reply

I've replied on my talk page. Cheers, Razorflame 14:33, 3 June 2008 (UTC)

I've replied on my talk page. Razorflame 20:23, 3 June 2008 (UTC)

Coaching

I'm not listed in the program, but I have done coaching in the past. However, I currently have three coachess, and I'm not planning on taking anymore until those three have completed theirs. Acalamari 15:31, 3 June 2008 (UTC)

yes

for a short while. what's up? --barneca (talk) 16:36, 3 June 2008 (UTC)

I am looking for someone to be either a co-admin coach with Rlevse or my new admin coach, as his schedule and mine just aren't working out. What do ya think? Dusti^{complain/compliment} 16:40, 3 June 2008 (UTC)

I should probably decline being an "official" admin or co-admin coach, as I'm hoping to be on-wiki only occasionally for a while, in order to deal with some real life stuff. I'm not quite sure how I feel about the coaching program anyway. But, I'd certainly be more than happy to be a sounding board if you ever have questions or are looking for general advice on something specific. Feel free to drop by my talk page or email anytime if you ever want input along those lines. --barneca (talk) 16:48, 3 June 2008 (UTC)

Ok, thanks! Dusti^{complain/compliment} 17:02, 3 June 2008 (UTC)

(e/c)Hey Dusti. I'll try not to make overly-sweeping comments here regarding coaching, still several people disagree on it. However, you should be aware that "offical" coaching programs with specifically labeled coaches seems to be on the decline. There is a lot of recent evidence of these actually hurting RfAs. You might have your heart set on having an official coach, but you should really consider avoiding a formal program. The reason I say this is because I know of your relationship with Keeper. Going to Keeper from time-to-time for advice and discussion might really be the best way for you to build up your wikipedia skills and potential admin skills. I think continuing in this way is much more natural and would be better for you than having some official coach. I can discuss this more with you if you'd like. Gwynand | Talk•Contribs 17:05, 3 June 2008 (UTC)

Admin Coaching

Hi there, while I'd be happy to help you out, with you being in the US whilst I am in the UK, there will probably arise the issues of our editing patterns not overlapping. Black Kite 18:46, 3 June 2008 (UTC)

How many admins have you asked, Dusti? An honest question....Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 18:47, 3 June 2008 (UTC)

Did you miss my message on your page earlier Keep? I should've put it on the bottom. Gwynand | Talk•Contribs 18:48, 3 June 2008 (UTC)

I saw it Gwynand. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 18:48, 3 June 2008 (UTC)

To be honest Keep, 5 or 6 I believe. Dusti^{complain/compliment} 19:12, 3 June 2008 (UTC)

And they've all said "Glad to help, but not formally" or something along those lines. The ADCO program is having a major image problem right now, Gwynand has given you very sound advice in previous posts. I would recommend that you stop asking, it will be used against you (right or wrong) later on. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 19:14, 3 June 2008 (UTC)

Ok. I have to log off for right now (thunderstorms) and I will log back in my time 9-10PM (currently its 3:20). Dusti^{complain/compliment} 19:16, 3 June 2008 (UTC)

Respect

Respect is earned, never given. --Blackzeppelin (talk) 05:41, 5 June 2008 (UTC)

Good faith is given, and rarely if ever earned. 2 way street. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 17:40, 5 June 2008 (UTC)

<insert deep thought quote here> Thanks Keeper! Dusti^{complain/compliment} 17:41, 5 June 2008 (UTC)

Ashes to ashes, Dusti to Dusti... Gwynand | Talk•Contribs 17:50, 5 June 2008 (UTC)

"The crows are calling my name," thought Caw Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 17:54, 5 June 2008 (UTC)

Thanks Keeper for supporting me. Yes, good faith is a 2 way street. Dustihowe did not assume good faith with my edits, so I don't have to assume good faith with his edits or his person either. He hasn't earned it. --Blackzeppelin (talk) 12:48, 13 June 2008 (UTC)

Are we seriously still talking about this? Blackzeppelin, mistakes happen, and I'm sure that you have made them before. I have let this go, and I thought we have moved on. Please, do not keep this going, and by continuing to hold a grudge, your restricting us from getting over this. I apologize for not assuming good faith on your part, please accept my apology and lets move on and do some editing. Dusti^{complain/compliment} 16:51, 13 June 2008 (UTC)

WP:RFPP.

Nope, he's not edited since the warning: check the time between that and the edit. I probably just forgot to rollback his latest edit. · AndonicO ^Engage. 17:37, 5 June 2008 (UTC)

Did you hide your protection in the history of the page? I thought I was able to see that? And no, I didn't check the time between your warning and his edit, my bad. Dusti^{complain/compliment} 17:39, 5 June 2008 (UTC)

I never protected; since it was only one user, it wasn't necessary, and I just gave him a warning (most vandals stop after being warned). · AndonicO ^Engage. 23:59, 5 June 2008 (UTC)

rfa thanks

hey dusti, i just wanted to drop in and thank you for your participation at my RFA. you may be interested in checking out my in-depth RFA analysis (comments welcome). i've also left some templated thank spam below. happy editing, xenocidic (talk) 22:20, 5 June 2008 (UTC)

templated rfa thank-spam

Thank you for your support

So...how do I use these things? ;>

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

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

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

Sincerely,

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

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I didn't do anything wrong

I was just correcting spelling mistakes and facts that are obviously wrong. The fact I corrected wasn't cited too. Peace out. 86.147.100.149 (talk) 17:03, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

I don't see any "obvious" corrections you made. The fact that the current article is not properly sourced isn't a cause for adding even further unsourced material. Dusti reverted your edits properly, and left a courteous message saying so on your talk page. We appreciate the attempt to make the article better, and the grammar changes can be re-made with no further issues. Perhaps if you can find a source, you can re-add your information. Let Dusti or I know if you have any questions. Dusti, sorry to step in here, but I needed a break from a real-life work project ;-) Tan | 39 17:09, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

Thank you!

Thank you for the barnstar! It brought a smile to my face. :) Captain panda 03:34, 7 June 2008 (UTC)

You don't need to patrol Captain panda's asteroid articles. They're whitelisted with User:JVbot. DS (talk) 03:37, 7 June 2008 (UTC)

Why didn't someone tell me that.....oh emm gee!!! Dusti^{complain/compliment} 03:39, 7 June 2008 (UTC)

Because I just whitelisted Captain panda this morning. The bot is only three days old, anyway. DS (talk) 03:42, 7 June 2008 (UTC)

Well, hmph! Thanks for the info!!! Dusti^{complain/compliment} 10:25, 7 June 2008 (UTC)

My Rfa

Thanks, Dusti, for participating in my recent RfA, which recently passed with 81 support and 1 neutral !votes. I appreciate all the support and constructive criticism offered in my RfA and I thank you for taking the time to !vote in my nomination. I feel so honoured to be trusted by so many of you and please, if you have any advice, comments or complaints about my actions as an administrator, leave a note on my talk page. I would also like to thank Acalamari, Rlevse and Nishkid64, for their nomination statements. Thank you again. AngelOfSadness talk 23:28, 8 June 2008 (UTC)

Your message to me

Hi, what are you referring to in particular please? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Totorotroll (talk • contribs) 09:45, 10 June 2008 (UTC)

RE: your message to me regarding WP:AIV

you are of course entirely correct and I apologise for my oversight. :) Equine-man (talk) 15:56, 12 June 2008 (UTC)

No problem, just wanted to make sure you understood :). Dusti^{complain/compliment} 15:59, 12 June 2008 (UTC)

LGBT WikiProject Newsletter

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WP:3RR

Thanks for the concern, but I'm relatively sure block-copying such as this is a reasonable exception. — Trust not the Penguin (T | C) 23:18, 12 June 2008 (UTC)

Ok, if worse comes to worse, I can always just report it to AIV. — Trust not the Penguin (T | C) 23:22, 12 June 2008 (UTC)

True, true.....Dusti^{complain/compliment} 23:23, 12 June 2008 (UTC)