User talk:HighwayCello/Archive/9

Hi. I wasnt' vandalising the Ash page.

He falls under the category of Messiah because in the second movie it is prophesised the world would turn to Ash (to save it).Zythe 22:12, 5 July 2006 (UTC)

Canonicity isnt' relevant. In one variation of the story, Ash is "a messiah". A bit like how Mary Jane Watson is under the lesbians category but she's only a lesbian in one alternate universe story etc... I can think of better examples than that actually, well, maybe not right now. Zythe 22:42, 5 July 2006 (UTC)

=) Zythe 23:06, 5 July 2006 (UTC)

Advice

G'day, HighwayCello! ...no, I'm not Australian. I just needed a greeting that didn't start with an "H." Anyways, I came to ask your advice. The Omnitrix talk page is riddled with forum-ish comments. Do you think I should just delete them, like done on the Super Smash Bros. Brawl talk page? Or is there some better action I could take, like put that big notice at the top? Thanks.--The Ninth Bright Shiner ^talk 04:02, 26 June 2006 (UTC)

Well, it's not forummish information on the article itself, but forummish comments on the discussion page. I suggested taking out such comments, but another user said that "This is not main article space. Therefore, WP:TPG governs here." Should we not take out forummish comments because of Wikipedia:Talk page guidelines? I'm really confused about what exactly to do with forummish comments.--The Ninth Bright Shiner ^talk 19:28, 6 July 2006 (UTC)

Eh, I don't seem to care about the matter that much anymore. But thanks for the advice.

But hey, what happened to "^{Rainbow Sneakers}"? Wait, let me guess; your rainbow sneakers were getting enough attention from being the design basis for your user page, so you gave your Batman chucks some attention by replacing "^{Rainbow Sneakers}" with "^Batman!." Ah, you and your shoes. ;)--The Ninth Bright Shiner ^talk 03:17, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

Failing Peggy Mitchell

Hi, thanks for reviewing the Peggy Mitchell article. You came to the same basic conclusion I did. However, I wanted to remind you to remember to change the {{GAnominee}} template to the {{failedGA}} template when failing a nomination. Also, of great use for instructing the editors of fiction-related articles is the new Wikipedia:Manual of Style (writing about fiction) / WP:WAF guideline. There are a LOT of fiction articles written with an "in universe" perspective, rather than an "out of universe" perspective. That guideline is part of the GA qualifications, so is an important thing to bring up when reviewing fiction articles.

Anyway, thanks for your help with the GA project, I just thought I'd leave you this little reminder. :) Phidauex 21:55, 6 July 2006 (UTC)

Please don't "game" the GA system

I wanted to request that you not 'game' the Good Articles system by renominating articles that haven't had their problems addressed, in an attempt to get a more lenient or 'fellow fan' reviewer who will pass the article without consideration for the qualifications. It runs counter to the intent of the system, wastes the time of reviewers (who are already working with a fast growing backlog), and is just a bit dishonest.

Fiction articles need to abide by the Manual of Style guidelines regarding writing about fiction. Namely, WP:FICT and WP:WAF. The required "out of universe" perspective isn't always easy to write in, because most fan sites and fan-wikis recommend an "in universe" perspective, so this is how most people are used to writing. This guideline is being taken more seriously both within the GA system, as well as the FA system. I know there are articles that 'got through' before the guideline was well known, but with time, they will either get updated, or delisted.

If you'd like to dedicate time to improving these articles, it makes more sense to work on the articles themselves, instead of spending time trying to sneak them through. I've been trying to work with some editors to help improve their fiction articles, and you could do the same. Thanks. Phidauex 22:07, 6 July 2006 (UTC)

Peer review

Sure, all of the peer reviews come from javascript; just add {{subst:js|User:AndyZ/peerreviewer.js}} to your monobook.js, and while editing an article click on the peer review link right next to the log out button (the responses come in template form though :( ). By the way, great job with the Torchic article; besides the default responses and several erronous messages, the remaining issues were all minor. Andy _t 22:52, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

The 12th of never is a rather long time!

Hey HighwayCello,

Just stopping by to say hello, and I see that your stress level is beyond massive, and that you've gone on wikibreak for an indeterminite amount of time - that's no good at all! I'm very sorry that your stress has gotten that bad, I was hoping it would dissapate, but it seems not. Let me know if there's anything I can do, for now I'm off to list you at Esperanza Alerts so that you can have some more support. -- Natalya 13:05, 9 July 2006 (UTC)

I was looking over the Arbitration case for ILoveMinun, and I didn't realize that you've now been impersonated at least twice! User:.HighwayCello and User:HighwayCello', whoa. -- Natalya 13:17, 9 July 2006 (UTC)

Hey, I didn't do anything to you since the last time I used Iloveminun Minun ^(talk) 19:43, 9 July 2006 (UTC)

You were impersonated? Why, only the really good editors get impersonated. Ergo...--The Ninth Bright Shiner ^talk 03:23, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

That's good that you made a category - it makes it more fun that way. :D -- Natalya 23:03, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

Thanks HighwayCello :)

Hi there. I would like to thank you very much for your vote in the Esperanza Elections, your trust in me was appreciated and I hope I will be able to live up to your expectations. Thanks again! Regards -- Banes 09:57, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

Just a question

Right, im not trying to get you mad, and im not blaming you for anything, but I would like to know if you just ended up at the Charizard article, or if you WikiStalked me there Minun ^(talk) 15:19, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

Alright, just making sure, cheers Minun ^(talk) 15:24, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

Anyway, do you know where to find a video game-related picture of Charizard, i've looked everywhere and still can't find one Minun ^(talk) 15:44, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for the idea, your not so bad after all, cheers Minun ^(talk) 15:48, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

Please consider commenting in the peer review to make suggestions on how to improve the article, cheers again Minun ^(talk) 15:53, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for the comment, do you know where we can find the references Minun ^(talk) 17:52, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

Sure, but how will we know which is the right reference? Minun ^(talk) 17:55, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

Sorry, I mean how will we find out the source of the article, cheers Minun ^(talk) 18:01, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

Alright, I'll try that Minun ^(talk) 18:04, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

Do you think thats enough or do we need more? Minun ^(talk) 18:23, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

Thats a lot, we will have to get help from other PCP members Minun ^(talk) 19:00, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

Well thats about 12 references, I think you should help to, cheers Minun ^(talk) 19:44, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

Can someone please help before my head exploders, cheers Minun ^(talk) 11:56, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

...And I don't know what happened tpo my signatures??? Minun ^(talk) 11:57, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

Alright, thanks Minun ^(talk) 11:58, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

Yeah, thanks for that, i'll just help with the other peer review things now, cheers Minun ^(talk) 18:33, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

Sorry if I made a bad edit, I was just doing what it said on the peer review automated page. anyway, do you think its ready yet? Minun ^(talk) 19:08, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

on the talk page, what did I not know an inch about, was it about how hard it was? Minun ^(talk) 19:58, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

How would it be harder? Minun ^(talk) 10:18, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

Can you help do something about the "In other media" section? Minun ^(talk) 13:27, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

Esperanza Elections

HighwayCello

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Thank you for your vote in the Esperanza Elections. Your support is much appreciated, and it means that I am now in the Council. I will continue to try my best, and if you have any questions or queries, please don't hesistate to leave me a message. Thanks again, — FireFox 15:27, 10 July '06

re:stress

Thanks for the stressbusting. :) I think I know what I'll do about it, but at the moment I'm just doing some non-figure skating related stuff. I surely will keep up with the admin coaching; let me know if you have specific questions. I will also try to think up some stuff to coach you on. :) --Fang Aili ^talk 16:13, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

The O.C.? (I'm not familiar with the show.) Does that have to do with the arb com thing? I need to read it again. If you think the imposters are the same one/ones involved at your arbcom case, I think you should list them as evidence (as possible socks--to be confirmed by checkuser). --Fang Aili ^talk 16:21, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

Re arbcom, sounds good.. i hope everything turns out well for you. That must be pretty stressful! --Fang Aili ^talk 17:21, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

RE:Cute

I'm sorry I didn't know posting non-serious comments on talk pages was spamming.Again, Sorry.Raichu 17:19, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

Many thanks

Though it goes without being said, I wish to offer many thanks for your support in the Esperanza Election, Highway. I am so glad and honored by it, and look forward to living up to it and working to keep Esperanza all Esperanzial! -- Natalya 01:26, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

Mudkips

I wasn't trying to vandalize the page. I won't lie in saying that I am a 4chan surfer (not necessarily a /b/tard as most would say. ) The phrase popped up in more than one place but was most prominent on there (4chan) so I put it here. Sorry about that though. AYV 01:53, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

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I have added FU rationale to the images. Aside from this, most of your comments aren't applicable for failing the article. Please see its talk page for my logic and then reassess the article. If you still feel the article is not worthy, please contact me and I'll try to address your concerns if I can. --SeizureDog 05:26, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

:P

Hmpf, no fair! I must learn to keep up...Oh well. By the way, thank you very much for remaining active in the Barnstar Brigade and keeping it updated. I need to award some barnstars myself one of these days...Cheers -- Banes 16:44, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

You know, you are the third person to suggest I archive. I usually do it after every 30 topics but am far too apathetic. I am going to create two archives when it hits 60 topics, only one to go! -- Banes 17:44, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for the barnstar!

Thanks! It's my first original barnstar! By the way, I noticed you had an interest in Friends. I was considering moving all the minor characters (Jack Geller, Judy Geller, Ugly Naked Guy) to their own list. I suugested this on Talk:Friends, but that page is dead apart from the odd forumish post. Thoughts? smurrayinchester^{(User), (Talk)} 18:51, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

Infinte+1 thanks

Yep, that's really how much I want to thank you - what a truly fantastic barnstar! It really made me smile. I'm glad to have gotten to work with you and become such a good friend here on Wikipedia - I really value it! (But of course you already know that!) Thanks again. -- Natalya 22:09, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

Another section

I have added an in other media section to the article (See Charizard#In other media.) The section will need expansion, please help expansion, cheers Minun ^(talk) 10:47, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

Oh great, now the characteristics section needs cleanup Minun ^(talk) 10:58, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

Are you sure we need it, I decided to remove it because it just put in more work Minun ^{(マイナン)} 15:51, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

Please remember to assume good fait, cheers Minun ^{(マイナン)} 18:33, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

Can't we just delete it, it was my own work, and I don't think its needed Minun ^{(マイナン)} 18:39, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

I didn't, it didn't have a section like that until you re-inserted it Minun ^{(マイナン)} 18:43, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

I just don't know what to add, can you please tell me what I should add, cheers Minun ^{(マイナン)} 19:33, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

Highway's stress

Hey, saw on your page that you were kind of very stressed out, and I just thought that I'd drop by to how you were. Also to remind you that no matter how stressful and generally stupid wiki can get, there are always editors here who are willing to help, and very grateful to have someone like you around (I know I class myself in that category! ;). Hope you feel better soon. Thε Halo ^Θ 12:10, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

I've been noticing that you're in some sort of meltdown status on Wikipedia, what with all the f-bombs you're lobbing left and right, and it makes me feel sorry because over here in California where I edit I have quite a quaint life devoid of stress (mostly), so in comparison I have it super-easy. So, I thought I should console you with some Appreciator-style advice. Here goes: No matter how stressful and hectic editing becomes for you, never forget that this is just a website, meaning that all the abuse you'll ever receive will only ever come in the form of insulting text and porn images. You won't ever have to worry about anyone sending you ominous black packages by mail (boxes that make a tick-tock tick-tock sound, in particular), or disgruntled editors storming your house wearing Ku Klux Klan suits, because this is just an online website. Here's hoping that makes you feel more at ease. ^_^ A very spirited message from Erik the Appreciator 20:19, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

Your caption for your Wikistress meter is "I need one fucking higher than this one." May I recommend Hospitalized? You don't really have to be hospitalized, though.--The Ninth Bright Shiner ^talk 01:47, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

New articles expansion

You're doing a good job with Chierimu, Pachirisu and Dorapion. Can you please help with the expansion of Diaruga and Parukia? Thanks :) --Lividore 15:31, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

"Vandalism"

Dude, I take offense at calling my edit on Dorapion vandalism. It was more an error on my part after I heard that it was potentially a mistranslation. On something as current as this unless someone puts down Type: Poop you shouldn't credit it as vandalism. Again, no biggy, but if I was in the same mood I was in yesterday I'd probably be flipping out at you right now. --ArrEmmDee 22:09, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

Apology

I apologize for badmouthing you on the FAC page Minun ^{(マイナン)} 10:02, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

Do you think Charizard is ready yet Minun ^{(マイナン)} 19:03, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

I think we should keep all the books, since Charizard is well known, we should have as many media as possible, cheers M inun ^{(マイナン)} 12:58, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

I've made another part now, cheers M inun ^{(マイナン)} 13:35, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

I've also added an image of the book, cheers M inun ^{(マイナン)} 13:48, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

Im trying to improve my way of writing, so it doesn't have to get rewritten every time, cheers M inun ^(Spider-Man) 13:56, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

I've fixed the miz of singular and plural words M inun ^(Spider-Man) 15:26, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

My RfA

Hi, I would like to express my gratitude for your participation at my recent RfA. The final vote was 68/21/3 and resulted in me becoming an admin!

For those of you who supported my RfA, I highly appreciate your kind words and your trust in me. For those who opposed - many of you expressed valid concerns regarding my activity here; I will make an effort in addressing them as time goes on while at the same time using my admin tools appropriately. So, salamat, gracias, merci, ありがとう, спасибо, धन्यवाद, 多謝, agyamanak unay, شكرًا, cảm ơn, 감사합니다, mahalo, ขอบคุณครับ, go raibh maith agat, dziękuję, ευχαριστώ, Danke, תודה, mulţumesc, გმადლობთ, etc.! If you need any help, feel free to contact me.

PS: I took the company car (pictured left) out for a spin, and well... it's not quite how I pictured it. --Chris S. 23:54, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

Barnstar Brigade

Hey, Since you made a template of the Barnstar Brigade members, how is it possible to then add one's name since the template merely mirrors the names of those already on it? Should I just add myself below the template marker? Thank you. Michael 04:15, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

Friends spam

I don't know if you're an admin, but I'm getting sick of deleting the same external link that doesn't meet the WP:WEB guidelines over and over @ the Friends page and the List of Friends Episodes page... Is there anything someone can do? Thanks for your time. --EmmSeeMusic 10:53, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

• Thanks you for the help. I used your suggestions, but the problem continues, of course! I wish there was something we could do... --EmmSeeMusic 18:15, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

Problems you pointed

I've fixed all the problems you pointed out, anything else? M inun ^(Spiderman) 15:41, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

I've fixed the singulsar and plural probklem, why won't you score it out M inun ^(Spiderman) 20:45, 15 July 2006 (UTC)

Sorry, no big deal, cheers M inun ^(Spiderman) 21:04, 15 July 2006 (UTC)

Dorapion

I've temporarily move protected it. I'm watching Lucario too; that one tends to get moved to Rukario a lot. smurrayinchester^{(User), (Talk)} 17:27, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

Reverting to Lower Quality Pics

If nothing else, may I ask why? It's rather confusing, because even though we'll probably get higher quality pictures in a few days, it seems like advertising for Serebii (not accusing you of that, by the way). Heck, even pokemonelite2000 has higher quality pictures. --ArrEmmDee 21:26, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

What are these rules of which you speak?!

Just kidding! ;) Without your awesome friendship and support, I wouldn't be here. *plots to give you more barnstars* -- Natalya 22:42, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

Still? You deserve a break, from both!! *tries to steal away all your stress* Didn't work? Hmm... well, here's a bit of vacation for you to imagine you are on.

• 
  A beach.
• 
  Blue sky.
• Yoga (very relaxing)
  Yoga (very relaxing)
• 
  Something nice to drink.
• 
  And something fun!

-- Natalya 22:52, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

It is pretty cool. That must be really hard - you can't escape to Wikipedia when real life is stressful, and you can't go back to real life when Wikipedia is too stressful. You need a third outlet somewhere! Perhaps take up running? Though I never understood how, some people swear that it's relaxing just to go for a run. Me, I just feel like I'm going to keel over and die. -- Natalya 22:56, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

For your work...

For your undying efforts on Pokémon articles, I, Michael, award you, Highwaycello, the Tireless Contributor Barnstar. Keep up the good work! Michael 04:03, 15 July 2006 (UTC)

Block warning

Message linked.

"The" issue

I notice you've been getting a lot of flak for beginning each Pokemon creature article with "The Pokemon-name". Now, I'm totally willing to apply that treatment to the articles myself, but it would help if I know that there was a consensus to have that as a rule. If there was one somewhere, could you point me to it? Thanks. Erik the Appreciator 20:41, 15 July 2006 (UTC)

Oh wait, I found something in the style guide:

Like sheep and fish, the plural of Pokémon is the same as the singular, and the same is true of each species, i.e., “One Snorlax, two Snorlax, green Snorlax, blue Snorlax”.

So that essentially implies that each article should start with "The Snorlax". Alright then. However, you gotta admit that the fact that the style guide does not explicitly state that the reader should begin each article with "The" would cause many noob editors to question your usage of "The" to start off each article; I think the style guide should state it to tone down conflicts. I'm now inserting it into the style guide for you, so here's hoping that works out. Erik the Appreciator 19:11, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

My RfA

Regarding my RfA, I would like to thank you for voting. Although you opposed my RfA, thank you for letting me know what points you feel I should work on. I wasn't really too suprised when my RfA didn't pass, nor am I disappointed. I will keep trying to do my best here at Wikipedia and I hope you will vote again on my next RfA. Paul Cyr 22:10, 15 July 2006 (UTC)

*removes everything hard from away Highway so that he can't bang his head on anything*

You're going to give yourself a concussion if you continue with all the head banging! And then you wouldn't be able to fix all the newbie mistakes that people make, and where would we be? It can be a thankless job, and IP (and other) users may get mad at you when they keep doing things wrong and you keep correcting them, but sometimes there are just things that have to be fixed over and over again. Usually it's okay to do it, but sometimes (like now), they really get on your nerves, and I'm sorry that it's that way. Just do your best, and if it's really getting to you, tell yourself you'll come back to it later, and step away for a second to take a breath. -- Natalya 02:25, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

Cloyster

Since your the one who rejected Cloyster from being a GA, what can I do to improve it. M inun ^(Spiderman) 15:28, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

About the Cherimu pic editing thing!

That was me, I just thought it looked better if it was at it's full size on it's page, so why do you want it smaller? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Hero of legend (talk • contribs) .

Torchic

Interesting to reinsert useless words. What2do 22:30, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

Never mind. I can see what makes it essential in the article. I must have missed it. Sorry. What2do 22:35, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

Charizard

I noticed your problems are finished, do you support it yet? —M inun ^Spiderman 15:58, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

Apologies, it appears you already have, sorry —M inun ^Spiderman 16:01, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

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Pokemon on DYK

Hi there HighwayCello. I saw your frustration at your Pokemon articles not being selected at Template talk:Did you know. I think you can avoid this because even if you create all the pages on a day of work, you should perhaps only upload them one a day, because the guidelines tell us that you can only have one entry per topic on a given update for diversity. Sometimes I created three swimming bios in a day's work, but I didn't upload them in one day for the same reason. That way, all of them managed to get in. Alternatively, if you were the only author, I can delete the page for you, so that you can repost it and then it gets a fresh start at a later date. Thanks, Blnguyen | rant-line 00:51, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

Hello again. Just FYI, I had to dismiss a bogus WP:AN/3RR report against you filed by User:Wikipedian06 at the page Unknown Pokémon. Thanks, and happy editing, Blnguyen | rant-line 05:49, 18 July 2006 (UTC).

Your article, Pachirisu, was selected for DYK!

On July 18, 2006, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Pachirisu, which you created. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the "Did you know?" talk page.

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"The" Removal

Hi there. I just wanted to know whether your removal of the "the" in Pachirisu without changing the "is" to "are" was merely accidental. Thanks --Lividore 17:22, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

RE: *headdesk*

Oh, plenty more I should imagine ;). —Celestianpower ^háblame 19:22, 18 July 2006 (UTC)