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Beaver Damage

You should have just deleted it on sight. It's not a hoax, it's WP:BJAODN fodder. Simply put, it's plain and simple WP:HOAX. Tomer^talk 12:10, 7 January 2007 (UTC)

Obvious and blatant hoaxes may be speedied under CSD G3 as vandalism. crz crztalk 19:22, 7 January 2007 (UTC)

Sounds good. It's mildly funny, as hoaxes go... :-) Tomer^talk 21:13, 7 January 2007 (UTC)

Anon reply

It is kind of dumb how people are aloud to edit someones user page. But anyway, I'll try to put my creative energy to good use. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 69.223.152.75 (talk • contribs).

Re: Welcome

Thanks, man. This encyclopedia is cool. I am happy to contribute a little. Tragic Baboon 04:29, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

Phelan Sanders

I prodded the article once, and it was removed by the author, as he has done with your prod. When I asked for a source, he vandalized my user page. I think it needs to go to AfD unless you think it fits speedy criteria. Leebo⁸⁶ 03:44, 18 January 2007 (UTC)

I too wish it was possible to speedy such ridiculous claims, but I suppose the inherent restrictions make that tricky. I can easily see that he's not a famous rapper from D.C., but what about hoaxes where the notability isn't so easy to shoot down? I guess as long as a claim to notability is made (even if it's ridiculous) it has to be deleted through other means. Hopefully it means that some legitimate articles get a better chance too, though. Leebo⁸⁶ 04:18, 18 January 2007 (UTC)

Edit Summary Mark-Up

Thanks for the welcome. I have a question that I hope you can direct me. I've read every help page that seemed relevant without finding it. I understand what to put in the edit summary box in general. But I've noticed on some page (for ex. I was on a particular Article for Deletion page and when I checked the history to see how others noted their entries, I found a large number were written with an Arrow that links to the article for deletion entry followed by a link to the main article. I how to do this manually with links (like this: →Orthodox_Messianic_Jews) but since it seemed so common, I wondered I am just missing some shortcut (like the 4 tildes for a signature) to do this as well. Thanks so much! JerseyRabbi 06:58, 24 January 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for posting the answer on my talk page. It makes complete sense and I am using the system the way you described right now. Much obliged. JerseyRabbi 18:21, 24 January 2007 (UTC)

Hey thanks

Hi Kubigula,

Thanks for the compliment. You can either tip your hat or tug your bow tie, one is just as good as the other (neither of which I happen to own, by the way). After my long campaign, the discussion was just closed as having "no consensus" and I'm hoping that the article is now pretty safe. Thanks again. Noroton 19:31, 24 January 2007 (UTC)

you must have a price on your head...

honestly, you user page has been vandalised at the most, 15 times, compared to a pathetic 8 on my page. someone doesn't like you :P--JWJW ^Talk Long Live Esperanza! :) 16:13, 27 January 2007 (UTC)

Question

How do you make the UserBoxes and contents and sidebars? Also, How do you delete a page? Thanks for the advice on the redirect page. Contact me on my talk. User Talk:Ryan Keyes

--Ryan 03:34, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

Another Question

Hey, I learned how to make userboxes, but what are the color codes, or should I just guess? Also, how to you put a link to your talk page in a signature?

--Ryan 02:25, 30 January 2007 (UTC)

A Request from Ryan Keyes

I put a rename request for my company's account:User:Gram productions I would like it to be renamed to GRAM Productions. If you are a bureaucat, please rename it.

--Ryan 02:25, 1 February 2007 (UTC)

Link Request

Hi, can you give me the link to the rename request page? I fotgot the link. THANKS!!

Ryan ^TALK 19:24, 1 February 2007 (UTC)

Caledonia, MI

The fact that you are editing that is kind of odd. The odds of someone besides an editing cop searching it daily are about 1,000,000 to 1. Have a little chuckle, noone is gonna search Caledonia, and I was looking for a little joke. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Spartanforlife40 (talk • contribs) 00:34, 3 February 2007 (UTC).

RE: Pat on the back

Thank you very much, it always appreciated to be appreciated it's not just me though it's people like yourself who've come in and helped out that have started turning it into the complete system. Many thanks ^{Khukri -} 08:35, 5 February 2007 (UTC)

In vain?

How dare you mention my name! I'm sure there's a rule against that somewhere. [Gracenotes spends that next 2+ hours looking around for it.] I did notice your post on my watchlist, so if I had disapproved of it I would have removed it as a personal attack. </facetious> Happy editing! Gracenotes^T § 00:24, 6 February 2007 (UTC)

Sorry

I'm sorry I did that, but it was for 2 reasons. One I was just angry at the game and two, I was curious how long a vandalzied page would take to be changed back into a proper article.

Again, sorry.—The preceding unsigned comment was added by 74.110.120.72 (talk) 04:49, 7 February 2007(UTC)

Just goes to show that Wikipedia is NOT a haven for vandalism. Even the most low-key articles are guarded fiercely.

At least it wasen't just a blanked page or a random string of profanity eh? ;)

Small issue

OK I've sorted it witrh a slight re-word, Ok it's cheating I know, but it gets round the problem in the short term. You might want to ask Lucas, he's on the vandalproof IRC channel at the mo, I know virtually zero about wiki programming, but it sorted anyhoo. Cheers ^{Khukri -} 19:28, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

Advice

Thanks for the advice. I won't apply again for another year. And no, I do not mess around on wikipedia.

--Ryan ^TALK 00:45, 15 February 2007 (UTC)

Pop-up issue solved!

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I was so frustrated that I could not figure it out myself. Thanks for following up. I was going to have to ask someone for help. I'm glad help came to me. Cynrin 17:29, 19 February 2007 (UTC)

Thanks

It's been a week since my recent request for adminship passed, and since I haven't managed to delete the Main Page - yet - I figure it's safe to send these out. Thanks a lot for participating in my RfA; I hope to do a good job. If you see me doing something wrong, need help, or just want to have a chat, please don't hesitate to drop by :) – riana_dzasta 07:23, 22 February 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for finding that guy. My rollback button got some exercise :) – riana_dzasta 02:03, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

I'd say so too :) Sounds like the sort of user who'll be back for more, so I'll keep an eye out. – riana_dzasta 02:08, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

RfA thanks

Hi, Kubigula. Just popping round to say thanks for your vote of confidence on my RfA. Very much appreciated and I have a lot of people not to let down now, so I better not! Thanks again. Bubba hotep 21:33, 5 March 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for reverting my page

I didn't even notice till just now. Haha. That was the second time my page has ever been vandalized. The first time was around half an hour ago. I figured it'd happen eventually, but I didn't think the first and second time would be so close together. lol. By two different people, too. Oh well. Thanks. Bsroiaadn 15:43, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

Haha. Thank you. Bsroiaadn 15:56, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

Problems Editing

Hello,

You may remember me, Ryan Keyes. You welcomed me to Wikipedia. Now I have a problem editing, and I may need your help. Whenever I am logged in, I can't just click on the edit this page tab. I have to click the + sign, or the edit tabs next to sections. But when I'm logged out, I can edit just fine. Do you know how to fix this problem? By the way, my logged out talk page is User talk:24.16.54.4 in case I can't edit my talk page. either one works.

--Ryan ^TALK 16:35, 10 March 2007 (UTC)

my article on west hills was factual but deleted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i put factual evidence about a band director molesting and having sexual affairs with students in 2006. BUt i then got a message saying "it may be funny but dont put fake things on site". It was all over the news.... west hills high school had several cases of sexual misconduct last year!!! —The preceding unsigned comment was added by THEnick7 (talk • contribs) 16:58, 14 March 2007 (UTC).

Forever War (comics)

Hi. I will sadly have to un-disambiguate your link change to Masaryk unless you have added info. In the comics, as far as I know, there was no clear description as to which Masaryk was meant. I intentionally left the link as it was. MadMaxDog 05:56, 15 March 2007 (UTC)

Re: your response on my page (don't you wish there was a better way to do these conversations?) - do you know if it is explained in the book? To be honest, I do not even know if it is contained in the book at all, and I don't have it here.

Also, do you have any info on whether the sequel comic series has been translated into English? I have the French version, but I am somewhat hesitant to do an article about a series that has never been translated. MadMaxDog 05:36, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

Your unconstructive edits

You are the biggest turd ever. Despite having to resolve issues in the talk page you have to block the IP which is within reasonable grounds for reverting your bias opinion. No wonder so many users have vandalised your userpage. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 144.214.156.77 (talk) 03:53, 20 March 2007 (UTC).

McMaster University

Though your repeated reverts may be controversial to some people, I think they were the correct action because the IP kept reinserting a copyvio and was really insulting. The IP did suggest that you rewrite the information in your own words, but I think that it is the job of the person adding the information to rewrite it. Let me know if problems continue on this article. Academic Challenger 04:57, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

Let me just add if you remove the copyvio paragraph, there is NO way for the person who wrote it to have a chance to rewrite it. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 144.214.156.77 (talk) 05:27, 20 March 2007 (UTC).

Hey,

As I am a Wikipedia newbie, I cannot really fix a piece of vandalism I just spotted - http://wiki.riteme.site/wiki/Speech - it is very obvious. Could you please fix it.. And where is the damn revent button :(.

Revert completed. Katalaveno^T_C 00:13, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

Cam Janssen

Don't remove factual edits. He fought Barret Jackman, and lost. It should be noted that he cannot beat players his same size or bigger. He also should be noted hes a disgrace to hockey.—The preceding unsigned comment was added by Burgz33 (talk • contribs) 00:58, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

Re: omnicide

Thanks for the kind words, and the suggestion - I'll definitely take your advice about creating a user page. Perhaps down the road I'll do some research on omnicide and redo the page more thoroughly. Christopher Powell 15:00, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

re: Welcome

Thanks for the warm welcome. Thats the kind of sentiment that has drawn me to help work with the site. SkipperClipper 19:05, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for reverting my user page

My first vandalism. I knew it would happen once I started prowling recent changes. It's almost like a badge of honor. Thanks.Chunky Rice 16:50, 2 April 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for compliment

It is always nice to receive such a message. I will be interested in your comments on a bigger one I did for Grove, Virginia when you get to it. Thanks. Mark in Historic Triangle, Vaoverland 14:59, 6 April 2007 (UTC)

RfA

Thank you for the support vote in my recent RfA. Although it wasn't successful I appreciate your vote of confidence. Anyway, I'm continuing on with editing Pacific War-related articles and hopefully you'll see several of them on the FA nominations page in the future. Cla68 23:05, 6 April 2007 (UTC)

Revert warring, etc.

I suppose if the user in question had added their own text it would necessitate merging the text to avoid potential accusations of censoring their userspace. Ay, it could get a little messy. I'll adopt your approach though certainly, it makes sense. ŞůṜīΣĻ¹98¹^Speak 05:25, 9 April 2007 (UTC)

Ah yes, those witty individuals who change vandalism templates so it looks like they're being congratulated. Unfortunately that always does make me laugh for some reason. I guess the admins would check the edit summaries for their page and if people have noted the warnings there that evades the problem of talkpage mess. ŞůṜīΣĻ¹98¹^Speak 05:57, 9 April 2007 (UTC)

Grove, Virginia

I will see what i can do about some photos. Thanks. Mark Vaoverland 21:35, 10 April 2007 (UTC)

Thanks

For the congrats and for your support! After your support edit I figured out where we first crossed paths—advertizing in collection agency:-) It's always nice to see that people remember incidents from long ago. Please drop my talk page for any reason, any time. Hey, you have the toolbox from my userpage linked. A vastly updated version, if you're interested, is at {{User:Fuhghettaboutit/Toolbox}}.--Fuhghettaboutit 02:48, 13 April 2007 (UTC)

Hidden compliments, such as that monitoring my talk age had a mentoring inluence, will not always be tolerated. Just curious: given the assumed name you were editing under back then, are you a billiards fan (or maybe proud and bald)?--Fuhghettaboutit 04:19, 13 April 2007 (UTC)

Jamestown proposal to improve

There have been many comments the Jamestown, Virginia article being just too big. After giving it a lot of thought, I think we could break out a major part of it into a sub-article, perhaps entitled "History of Jamestown Settlement", essentially covering the 17th century period, ending when the capital moved to Williamsburg. As a WP admininsitrator, I have the tools to do this and preserve the talk page and history, etc., but I surely do not want to move on it unilaterally. This is an important piece of WikiProject Virginia. Can we have some comments about this approach, please?

I would appreciate replies to be posted on this page: Talk:Jamestown, Virginia Thanks, Mark in Historic Triangle of Virginia Vaoverland 16:20, 15 April 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for cleanup on Blackout (Entertainer) page

Thanks for helping to cleanup and prevent vandalism on the Blackout page. Perhaps you could help expand and stop the wikipedia gestapo and various wikivandals from attacking the expansions including blurpinkle and the prank calls section. ManofThoth 20:01, 20 April 2007 (UTC)ManofThoth

Vandalism counter

Actually, I didn't remove it because of the RfA oppose vote; that just reminded me that I had read something bad about them (can't remember what though). What you say makes sense though... I guess the argument could go either way. However, I was getting a bit confused about how many times I actually had been vandalized, so it's just as well I removed it. Thanks anyways! · AndonicO ^Talk 23:59, 24 April 2007 (UTC)

Thank you ...

... for being so swift in reverting my userpage vandalism earlier! :) - Alison ☺ 03:47, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

User:218.214.196.142

Was just about to report to AIAV, you beat me to it! Nice work out there. Cheers, Dfrg.msc 04:14, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

No problem. Take care, Dfrg.msc 04:21, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

Pic on your userpage

Very nice! Makes me want to go on holiday :) – Riana ^ऋ 07:15, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

RFA thanks

Thank you, Mojo Hand, for your constructive comments in my recent RFA, which passed with 86 support, 8 oppose, and 5 neutral !votes. I will keep in mind all your suggestions and/or concerns, and will try to live up to your standards. Please, if you have any comments or complaints about my actions as an administrator, leave a note on my talk page, and I will respond as soon as I possibly can, without frying my brain, of course. Thank you once more, · AndonicO Talk

Re: You're quick

Heh I try my best ;-) You're very welcome. Glad I could help! Regards. Will (aka Wimt) 22:32, 30 April 2007 (UTC)

Thanks...

... for having removed the vandalism on my user page ! Rell Canis 13:53, 1 May 2007 (UTC)

All Due Respect

Actually, I find it quite condescending that you actively delete and vadalize (under the guise of "assisting articles") my articles. If you would like to assist me and my work, why don't you add to my articles, and not take away from them. Especially after deleting pictures that I took myself. The consequences of your actions only detract people from wanting to write good articles for Wikipedia. I hope you realize where I am coming from. I know that in our society their are millions of "laws and jargons" out there, however you should take it upon yourself to improve wikipedia by adding more information than by deleting perfectely legal and educational articles. Have a good day. And feel free to call me at 276-971-2097 if you want to take it up with me.--Ramcgl 18:34, 2 May 2007 (UTC)

WPVa Newsletter

Hi there Kubigula,

What you have started looks pretty good. I tried creating a draft, myself, but it seemed to turn into one big plea and chastisement to get some work done. All I'd add to what you've got is perhaps a reference to selecting an article for group work on. Heck, if you want, you could probably choose one of our Va articles that should be at least a "good article" level and throw that in as a suggested cooperative fixer upper. Thanks for the interest and the work! ~ (The Rebel At) ~ 22:21, 8 May 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for the good work at Notability

Awesome work. I hope the edits hold, because the work's quite good, and I found it very neat how much buy-in you got. I didn't participate much because I've been focusing on IAR and DRv, but I've been watching. Keep up the good work! --MalcolmGin Talk / Conts 03:22, 15 May 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, I'm not sure if I'll get used to that dynamic. Tends to drive me crazy when folks with apparently a low level of involvement in the entire process step in at the 11th hour and implement changes individually without doing all the talking out the rest of everyone's been putting a lot of time into. Even being familiar with WP:BRD, it just strikes me wrong. I don't know if I'll ever get used to it. --MalcolmGin Talk / Conts 04:02, 15 May 2007 (UTC)

You asked about my current thoughts on N--I posted something there a few minutes ago. Personally, I like to chime in after the early starters have both clarified things, and, generally, arrived at an impasse. (smile) . DGG 03:49, 21 May 2007 (UTC) And yes, quite a few proposals that might have been workable have failed when the discussion started involving the general community of WP people who don't usually discuss policy. Everyone will start thinking of what it means to their pet subjects. That's the real issues, and I've been staying clear because I think there isn't the least overall consensus. DGG 04:19, 21 May 2007 (UTC)

Ohm (this title is a resistance joke)

Could you have asked in a nicer way! Okay. I simply don't feel like waging a campaign over this guideline, and I think it's pretty clear that, at least with respect to those who are actively involved with that page, the changes they have made have a lot of agreement. They are highly motivated editors but I don't think their changes necessarily reflect at all the reality on the ground. That most of them are operating in good faith I have little doubt, but I nevertheless think this is a walled garden of "talk page consensus."

First, I think it's an absolute mistake to take out "multiple." Are there exceptions where multiple might not fit? Maybe (and it better be one damn bedrock-reliable source), but that's where common sense should come into play. Multiple goes a long way in ensuring that verification is independent and yes, it's technically redundant with sources, but that doesn't mean its exclusion doesn't have a vast effect on interpretation. Test: try to think of a topic that you think is notable that has only one source. Not easy huh? Let me add to that test. Try to think of a topic that has only one source but there is enough information upon which to write more than two cited paragraphs—something that has the possibility of ever being more than a stub in the absence of future publication of more reliable material (source crystalballery, if you will).

Next: Explanation. I can't tell you how much I disagree with the notion that people can't read, and therefore ever guideline must be bare bones so we don't befuddle the great unwashed. Actually most people can't parse, but that's not an argument for making the page a skeleton and screaming "bloat" and "instruction creep" at every attempt to provide clarity and elaboration (I'm not necessarily referring to just this page). Of course there's a balance to be struck, but guideline pages should provide examples, explanation, a rationale... People who are unwilling to read a bit more are the same people who aren't going to be helped by extreme terseness, while a bit of explanation will do wonders. Only a very, very small number of people who would be enlightened by a bit of guideance in the guideline will delve into the archives to wade through miles of shit for an answer (and why should they have to?). Uncle G's essay provides a lot of useful explanation where the current guideline explains little. I could go on about some of the changes but I think I'll leave it there.--Fuhghettaboutit 03:02, 24 May 2007 (UTC)

Sorry, Me Again

Hey, pal. I understand the whole passive agressive thing, so don't sweat it. Next time though, you might want to consider using your words instead of just erasing my friendly message. Anyway, I know it's your page so I know you can do what you'd like to spruce it up, but I just wanted to let you know how I felt. Feel free to stop by my user page sometime. You can reach me at 70.17.70.130 03:22, 29 May 2007 (UTC)

This is my last message, I promise

Hey Kubi, you're alright man. Good luck with things!

Over and out, 70.17.70.130 03:44, 29 May 2007 (UTC)

Virginia Newsletter May 2007

The May 2007 issue of the Virginia WikiProject newsletter has been published. You may read the newsletter, change the format in which future issues will be delivered to you, or unsubscribe from this notification by following the link. Thank you. --Kubigula (talk) 02:45, 30 May 2007 (UTC)

User talk:203.208.81.119

I noticed your warning to this user on their talk page. I've reverted them a couple of times on Anton Chekhov, and so has someone else. Looking at contribs, they are performing a string of vandalising edits. I don't know if you are an admin, but I'm not, and there's not much I can say to warn them after they've already been warned they will be blocked. Anyway, just thought I'd let you know, if you can help. qp10qp 03:07, 30 May 2007 (UTC)

Re: VA Stations

Hello...I felt that most of the stations were fairly well written, but could use some work in some areas, history wise..but didn't require a "Start" or "Stub" class tag. I though "B" was as low as most of the articles could go. Then I just copy/pasted it to all of them. If you or anyone else feel that some radio/TV articles are a "Start" or a "Stub", or even an "A" or a "GA", then by all means switch them. I just went to the lowest possible rating that I felt the articles fell under. Take Care....NeutralHomer ^T:C 21:09, 1 June 2007 (UTC)

One of the TV stations, especially WAVY, WHSV, or WTVR, would be great candidates for "GA". They are very well written articles (only WHSV is partially written by me) with tons of researched information and secondary sources, if I am not mistaken...if not, there could be with a quick Google search. With WTVR being the South's (and Virginia's) first television station, I think that one would be a great start, but in terms of history, length, etc. WHSV would be my first choice. Take care...NeutralHomer ^T:C 04:16, 2 June 2007 (UTC)

RfC

Just wanted to let you know that I opened an RfC on myself in response to the concerns raised during my RfA over my actions in the Gary Weiss dispute. The RfC is located here and I welcome any comments or questions you may have. CLA 04:39, 2 June 2007 (UTC)

Stephens City

Thanks for the correction. Wasn't really sure how the page setup went. Also, thanks for uping the class to a "B", I appericate it:) - NeutralHomer ^T:C 03:29, 5 June 2007 (UTC)

If I can get some more information, some pictures (I can take a couple...I live here) and really make the page look nice...I would submit the Stephens City page in a heartbeat. I might see what I can do about getting what information I can tomorrow while I am out. Take Care....NeutralHomer ^T:C 03:53, 5 June 2007 (UTC)

Good Job:) Yeah, I think Stephens City. Couple things came up, so on Friday, I am going to get the pictures, some of what was "Crossroads" or "Freetown" (oddly within a 2min walk of where I live) and a couple other places. - NeutralHomer ^T:C 22:17, 6 June 2007 (UTC)

My RfA ...

Hi. Thanks for supporting my request for adminship and for your generous compliments there and on my talk page. I was truly touched by them and hope to justify your trust in me. The RfA was successful and I am now an admin. If I can ever be of help, please let me know. Cheers, Black Falcon ^(Talk) 05:40, 6 June 2007 (UTC)

San‘a’

Thanks for reviewing my revert to the above noted page. I realized (too late) that I didn't revert back far enough to take out all of the recent vandalism, and when I looked you had already taken care of it. Nice work! Grimey109 03:44, 7 June 2007 (UTC)

Thanks, though I didn't actually review your revert - I think we both reverted at the same time :). Cheers.--Kubigula (talk) 03:50, 7 June 2007 (UTC)

Kilt variants article deletion

I was unaware of the deletion debate in re the kilt variants article until it was over. As for your own comment that it appeared to be a fork of the kilt article: the kilt variants article was created before the present content of the kilts article on the Scottish kilt was included in that latter article. At the time, the kilt article was being commandered by a troll and editing thereto was not possible. I wrote the variants article and also, after the troll was gone, patched the now duplicate content to the kilt article, and this is why there was very little in the kilt variants article to be merged with kilt (it had already been done - by myself).

As for the variants article, it addressed a number of common questions which constantly recur at Highland Games gatherings, though in view o the duplication (after the merger which I performed), it should probably have been re-worked.

I found the debate to be at least mildly offensive and insulting, fueled by ignorance of the history of the articles. More problematical is that fact that the variants article has been reprinted (and not just by robots) and now that the edit history is unavailable, I believe that my GFDL rights as author are violated since the GFDL requires credit and a reference to WP no longer leads to the edit history. I will likely be writing to Wales and FSF about this GFDL violation.

Those who voted for delete were probably not aware of the reprinting on highly reputable Scots heritage sites and its favorable review by multiple independent posters on another site.

JFPerry 18:13, 12 June 2007 (UTC)

Stephens City

You moved that picture after I added another one, I went back to it and went "OK, now where'd that go?" :) But, no worries, it looks good up there.

My apologizes for my slowness on the page, lots have come up and I was working on getting some pictures and information. I look some on June 8th, but the heat caused little "clouds" on the pictures, so I had to retake them. I got some really good information and plan on adding it probably tomorrow. Take Care...NeutralHomer ^T:C 21:08, 16 June 2007 (UTC)

Re: Your doing?

When I saw that I was not the only one missing it, I decided to be bold and add it myself since User:Lupin seems not to be that much around, these days. Glad that can help! -- lucasbfr ^talk 06:31, 18 June 2007 (UTC)

Your RfA

Hi Kubigula, As your nominator let me be the first to congratulate you, on your RfA. No doubt a 'crat will be along shortly to make it official. I had very little doubt from day one and I'm glad to see so many other editors agree with me about your contributions to Wikipedia. Anyway well done, and if you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask someone else ;) Seriously, there's load of admins out there willing to support you in your first few days, and they will not treat any question as a stupid question. All the best for the future. ^Khukri 09:17, 19 June 2007 (UTC)

Adminship

Congratulations, you are now an administrator - and with unanimous support! If you haven't already, now is the time look through the Wikipedia:Administrators' how-to guide and Wikipedia:Administrators' reading list. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me, or at the Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard. Warofdreams talk 15:00, 19 June 2007 (UTC)

Woohoo! Congrats and best of luck, Black Falcon ^(Talk) 15:12, 19 June 2007 (UTC)

Congratulations. Have a good time :) Peacent 15:57, 19 June 2007 (UTC)

Congratulations. Here are what pass for words of wisdom from the puppy:

Remember you will always protect the wrong version. Remember you must always follow the rules, except for when you ignore them. You will always pick the wrong one to do. (See #5) Remember to assume good faith and not bite. Remember that when you are applying these principles most diligently, you are probably dealing with a troll. Use the block ability sparingly. Enjoy the insults you receive when you do block. Remember when you make these errors, someone will be more than happy to point them out to you in dazzling clarity and descriptive terminology. and finally, Remember to contact me if you ever need assistance, and I will do what I am able. KillerChihuahua?!?

DISCLAIMER: This humor does not reflect the official humor of Wikipedia, the Wikimedia Foundation, or Jimbo Wales. All rights released under GFDL.

Thanks for the message, Kubigula. I don't regret supporting you... yet :D —AldeBaer 04:35, 20 June 2007 (UTC) (and congrats, of course)

Congrats! Use the tools wisely, take it all with a grain of salt and a damn big margarita! Jmlk17 05:23, 20 June 2007 (UTC)

Congratulations K! And Jmlk's advice is the best I've seen yet! Totally agree with you on the no-drama thing, by the way :) Have fun, and feel free to ask me if you need help - I'll try my best :) Cheers, Riana ⁂ 05:27, 20 June 2007 (UTC)

Insights and advice? Sure!

Insight #1: they are out to get you, so ...

Advice #1: never give anyone any advice about adminship. Oh, wait ...

Self-contradiction and paranoia aside, I doubt there's anything I could say that you don't probably already know. So, I'll just tell something that I didn't discover until after becoming an admin. Here it is: clearing the CSD backlog can be really boring; after a few dozen spam and nonsense pages, speedy deletion loses its novelty. ;-) To generalise that a bit more ... there's a lot of things admins can do, so either do something that you like or do a little of everything so that there's always a bit of variety. Of course, a margarita would do just as well. Cheers, Black Falcon ^(Talk) 17:32, 21 June 2007 (UTC)

Yes, I will continue my work. :) You're welcome for the support. Good luck! Acalamari 02:40, 22 June 2007 (UTC)

Let me be the first to say, congradulations on becoming an admin! Jreferee ^(Talk) 04:03, 22 June 2007 (UTC)

I guess this is the right thread Congratulations! Enjoy your new admin duties ;) (kidding) –Sebi ~ 05:40, 22 June 2007 (UTC)

Congratulations on your RFA, and thanks for the message

(That was a long title). I just came to say thanks for the message on my talk page -- I always like to hear appreciation of my contributions, just like I think every editor does. And congratulations about your RFA. Yiou must be truly needed as an admin, because the vote was unanimous! Good luck in future and with the tools, -- Anonymous Dissident^Talk -- (dated 21:46, 20 June 2007 UTC)

D'Oh!

I guess you wanted to make sure no one could ever accuse you of a WP:CANVASS violation but you played that very close to the vest: "my question to you was part of my thinking about it"—when your nomination was already up. Congrats and ¡suerte!.--Fuhghettaboutit 22:21, 20 June 2007 (UTC)

Oh yes, a noble cause. Just try not to become dephlogisticated or you won't have the energy to stump for all the greats of science, like Cayce MacDougall, Berlitz, Velikovsky and my personal hero, Erich von Däniken.--Fuhghettaboutit 05:43, 21 June 2007 (UTC)

Visionaries all!--Kubigula (talk) 01:49, 22 June 2007 (UTC)

I'd shine my light through cool Col-o-rado rain

Thanks! That's one of my favorite lines as well. One of these days I'll create an article about the song... Iknowyourider (t c) 05:40, 22 June 2007 (UTC)

RE

Yeah, I do sleep... it's just I'm a talkpage addict, and tend to prefer discussing things to actually doing them, hence why my sig appears all over the place. :-) Walton^{alternate account} 10:43, 22 June 2007 (UTC)

Mark Allen (golfer)

I referenced and updated Mark Allen (golfer) please review it and Talk:Mark Allen (golfer) and reconsider the prod. Jeepday (talk) 03:40, 23 June 2007 (UTC)

Linkin park live in new york

I see you removed the Speedy delete tag from the Linkin park live in new york. Technially, the album does not exist. There are no proper sources that verify its existence - I've checked Google, Topix, and the band's website. Would it be alright to re-add the speedy tag? Or should I go through the (somewhat) lengthy process of nominating it for deletion WP:afd style? --►ShadowJester07  23:53, 23 June 2007 (UTC)

Thanks...

...for reverting the vandalism to my user page! - Philippe | Talk 03:29, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

My pleasure :)--Kubigula (talk) 04:13, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

Emergency Call

I'm sending out an emergency call because Wikihermit is leaving Wikipedia. On behalf of the Crisis Center, please help this Wikipedian stay with the WikiCommunity.

Defender 911, Commander of the Crisis Center

14:13, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

Oh Wow!

Thanks for the thanks but the script is fantastic. I can feel my abs hardening as I type... Do you know any other useful admin scripts I should import? Spartaz ^Humbug! 19:04, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

Virginia Barnstar

I created this image for when the WP:Va first kicked off and always intended to pass it on to folks who I saw put a lot of effort into the project in some form or another. Ever since you went on the tagging and rating spree, I feel you earned it. So congrats, a true Virginia Barn star.

For great dedication to the WPVA, ya earned it.

~ (The Rebel At) ~ 01:26, 27 June 2007 (UTC)

Nancy Grace

I have been meaning to thank you for all the work you did to bring some balance to the nancy Grace article and get the POV issue settled. I got sidetracked b y real life and a bunch of other articles and frankly, Nancy just didn't make my to-do list! Great job!LiPollis 17:15, 27 June 2007 (UTC)

I've only got half way through my to-do list on old Nancy, but thank you for the compliment!--Kubigula (talk) 03:26, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

RFA

		Thank you for your support and comments at my RfA
		Hi Kubigula, It still amazes me that otherwise "anonymous" editors take the time to place !votes and comments on RfAs. Whilst I would have normally thanked you at the time of you leaving your message, the importance of my not appearing to be canvassing prevented me from so doing. Now that everything has progressed successfully I can finally thank you. I intend to uphold a style of good adminship and will welcome your further comments at any time in the future, even if they are in the form of admonishment. I will be happy to help as an admin wherever and whenever I can --VS talk 23:40, 27 June 2007 (UTC)

RfA thanks

Hi Mojo Hand. Thank you for your support and kind words in my RfA, which passed with 95 support, 1 oppose, and 1 neutral !votes. It means a lot to me to have your individual support and the collective support of so many others. I truly will strive to carry myself at a level representing the trust bestowed in me as I use the mop to address the never-ending drips of discontent in need of caretaker assistance. Jreferee (Talk) 08:09, 30 June 2007 (UTC)

Hey

Do you want me to "stub" all the radio station pages since I was the one who put them on "B"? I won't mind doing it.

Also, my apologizes for lacking on working the Stephens City, Virginia page. Lots of craziness going on in the offline world. Take Care....NeutralHomer ^T:C 19:43, 8 July 2007 (UTC)

Okie Dokie:) Let me know if you see something that needs correction or whatnot. Take Care...NeutralHomer ^T:C 19:49, 8 July 2007 (UTC)

Sure, be glad to:) I bet you it was taken from vartv.com. I will let you know when I have knocked it out. Take care....NeutralHomer ^T:C 20:37, 8 July 2007 (UTC)

Cleaned it up nice, added a cleaned up logo from the Sinclair Communications (owner of WPYA) website, and removed the cleanup tags. Let me know if you need anymore help, I am glad to help where I can. Take Care....NeutralHomer ^T:C 21:02, 8 July 2007 (UTC)

You're Welcome:) - NeutralHomer ^T:C 22:03, 8 July 2007 (UTC)

I'm back..sorta

I've kinda returned but I'm probably not going to be as active as I was. I can still help out at WP:VIRGINIA though, what needs to be done? T Rex | talk 20:11, 8 July 2007 (UTC)

New Radio Articles

Hey, I am working on a TON of new radio articles. I want there to be a page for each radio station in VA. So, I need to that the VA Template to the talk pages. What do I put on the "class"? Take Care....NeutralHomer ^T:C 03:59, 9 July 2007 (UTC)

Okie Dokie:) It might not be til tomorrow til I get around to the talk pages, so if they look bare, I have either crashed or am still working on a section. Am working on Harrisonburg, Charlottesville, and Fredericksburg now and going from there. Hope you had a good weekend. Take Care....NeutralHomer ^T:C 04:16, 9 July 2007 (UTC)

I added the VA templates, but left them with no class tag, so you all can have a look see before classifying them. Take Care....NeutralHomer ^T:C 21:17, 9 July 2007 (UTC)

68.103.249.21

The account was being used for vandalism and vandalism only, so I made a judgement call to hand down an indefinite block (We block sockpuppet IPs indefinitely all the time). The range also looks familiar ... I wonder if a vandal is evading other blocks. If a legitimate reason to unblock comes up, I'll do it. Daniel Case 03:33, 13 July 2007 (UTC)

Barnraisers DRV

Thank you for your reasonable and unbiased input on the Barnraisers DRV. Emerson1975 13:55, 16 July 2007 (UTC)

I call 'em as I see 'em. Reasonable minds can certainly disagree about this article, but I admit being a bit surprised that it hasn't received more support.--Kubigula (talk) 20:25, 16 July 2007 (UTC)

Deletion Discussion

There is a deletion discussion on Jake Presutti that you might be interested in participating in. Chengwes 06:05, 23 July 2007 (UTC)

re: vandal warnings

thanks for the tip :) --Kaini 00:45, 27 July 2007 (UTC)

hahaha! well, that page is a work in progress. despite my misgivings about the recent fair use kerfuffle, it's messages like that which restore my faith in wiki as an entity :) --Kaini 03:27, 27 July 2007 (UTC)

Smile

Connell66 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.

Michael Dillon (professor)

I have no problem with your removing my prod, esp. since it was to revert it to a previous version of the article that does, as you said, show some claim to notability. But you could have taken the few extra seconds to add back in the various tags, like the uncategorised part.

New page on WP:VIRGINIA

I was wondering if you wanted to help replace the Collaborations page with a new Article Improvement/Request help page? Details here. T Rex | talk 03:19, 2 August 2007 (UTC)

I started it, check it out. T Rex | talk 01:15, 4 August 2007 (UTC)

Norwood Cycling Club

A {{prod}} template has been added to the article Norwood Cycling Club, suggesting that it be deleted according to the proposed deletion process. All contributions are appreciated, but this article may not satisfy Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and the deletion notice explains why (see also "What Wikipedia is not" and Wikipedia's deletion policy). You may contest the proposed deletion by removing the {{dated prod}} notice, but please explain why you disagree with the proposed deletion in your edit summary or on its talk page. Also, please consider improving the article to address the issues raised. Even though removing the deletion notice will prevent deletion through the proposed deletion process, the article may still be deleted if it matches any of the speedy deletion criteria or it can be sent to Articles for Deletion, where it may be deleted if consensus to delete is reached. If you endorse deletion of the article, and you are the only person who has made substantial edits to the page, please tag it with {{db-author}}. User:Ceyockey (talk to me) 22:15, 4 August 2007 (UTC)

Virginia Radio Stations

Thanks for adding the VA Template to the talk pages. I am going to go through and put the WP:WPRS and WP:VIRGINIA templates together in one of those drop down banner things, so the talk pages don't look so cluttered and will add the VA Template to the rest of the radio station pages that need it.

Again, many thanks for your help :) Take Care....NeutralHomer ^T:C 19:07, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

Not a problem, glad I can help. :) Take Care....NeutralHomer ^T:C 21:50, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

Michael Pelster

Hi - you speedy deleted Michael Pelster this evening and it was quickly recreated by the original author (I was involved in a discussion with him/her in the original about the subject's non-notability). Another editor has since added a speedy delete tag for the same reason as the original (A7 - notability). Would I be right in thinking this needs to go to WP:AFD or can it be re-speedy-deleted? --kateshortforbob 23:32, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

WSUV-LP

Sorry about my mistake on the WPV scale. That is what I get sometimes for copying from one page to another. I make a mistake, don't catch it, and it gets copied to all the others. I will check the rest and make sure I didn't make the same mistake elsewhere as well. My apologizes....NeutralHomer ^T:C 02:48, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Thanks :) I will probably tonight, add the WPV templates (in the drop down banners) to the TV stations in Virginia as well. I will will leave the classification blank and I will leave that up to you and others who know more about the classification rules and what to classify them as.

Please let me know if you all need further help with radio and TV stations or with newspaper articles or any other form of media in Virginia, I am glad to help. Take Care....NeutralHomer ^T:C 03:03, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Okie Dokie:) Also, I dropped the class of Stephens City, Virginia down from "B" to "Start" because we are having problems with a permission thing and about 43,000 words had to be removed. So, for now, I think knocking it down is cool while we work all this out. Take care...NeutralHomer ^T:C 03:16, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Talk: Michael Vick

Regarding the past hour, I issued a second warning (to yours) then reverted the vandalism twice more. I placed a 31 hour block. Mark in Historic Triangle 17:17, 16 August 2007 (UTC)

I agree. There have been periodic hits, as well as users trying to POV the content; I have been watching this one and the related articles as closely as I can, and trying hard to maintain WP integrity on this whole situation. Mark in Historic Triangle 17:37, 16 August 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for your support and help with lead. We have a sources issue right now, if you have time to help. I will be offline a couple of hours, but will get back on it as soon as i can. Mark Mark in Historic Triangle

My good article

Thanks, for the congratulations. T Rex | talk 10:01, 21 August 2007 (UTC)

Readding my deleted comments

Hello, I see in this edit, you reinstated a warning I had left a user and then removed because I realised I was mistaken. Maybe in cases like this if you believe my warning was correct, but you see I deleted it, you could add it back in but with your own signature please, as it only causes the user to become unnecessarily aggravated. Jackaranga 08:45, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

Oh right, sorry, no worries. Jackaranga 21:45, 23 August 2007 (UTC)

Barnstar

I didn't know which one to pick because you have done a lot of good work and not got awarded enough yet.

		The Special Barnstar
		"Deep in the wave is a coral grove, where the purple mullet and gold-fish rove; Where the sea-flower spreads its leaves of blue, that never are wet with falling dew." (J. G. Percival) For a good work. Rhanyeia 14:06, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

Comments from Vaoverland

I wanted to say two things. 1. I really like the picture of your good day on your User Page. My life has been wildly fluctuating, and watching our puppy discover waves for the first time (woof woof) and running on the beach at intervals since are the mental memories which warm me up when I need it. 2. I just want ot be one (of hopefully many) to acknowledge that you have done so very much for WP:Virginia. Best wishes. Mark in Historic Triangle 03:39, 24 August 2007 (UTC)

Comment from VirginiaProp

Thanks for your words of encouragement. I hope that I've able to be of some help on WP Virginia. VirginiaProp 02:28, 30 August 2007 (UTC)

More comments from Vaoverland

I have a family member in the hospital, so I currently have much less WP time. We have user adding to J. Sargeant Reynolds almost every day, but the users is apparently to very WP experienced. Perhaps you can keep an eye on it. I also added an article on Tommy Reamon but I am not sure I did the WP Virginia thing on the talk page. Thanks, Mark in Historic Triangle 18:15, 30 August 2007 (UTC)

Realise A Better World

I'm still a bit bewildered as to how the whole thing works. The language is a little difficult. I guess there was something wrong with the information about Realise A Better World(02:58, 21 August 2007 Kubigula (Talk | contribs) deleted "Realise A Better World" ‎ (CSD A7 (Group): Article about a club or group that does not assert significance)). You guys have your reasons for everything I'm sure. I'm just wondering how I can get my hands on the text that was typed into it? Sfyork 02:06, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

Thanks

Thanks for reverting edits done by anonymous editors that decided to attack me for reverting their edits. -Freak104 04:06, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

Happy to help :)--Kubigula (talk) 04:07, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

RE:New warning template

No you can finish it and put it up, if you want. Oysterguitarist 14:04, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

Blocks

I belive I listed the blocks for 31 hours and they should have been only 24 hours. I won't object if you decide to lift the blocks. -- 15:50, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

Thank you for lifting Oyster's and my blocks early. I understand that the blocks were within policy, but I think that once the fact that the edits we made were in response to vandalism was made clear, the blocks should've been lifted. I also think a warning should've been issued before the blocks. Regardless, what's done is done; I have no hard feelings towards anyone involved. Let's move on, eh? Parsecboy 16:18, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

§

Thanks. I was just looking at § and was about to do the same. --Elvey 02:52, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

Image deletion

As User:Mhart54com has been indefinitely banned, could you delete this image? Much appreciated. Sephiroth BCR ^(Converse) 05:26, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

Done. Sure could have lived without seeing that...--Kubigula (talk) 05:27, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

Hampton Roads

You may want to chime in on the talk page; someone has suggested a renaming which I anticipate your will agree wopuld be ill-advised. BTW, my family member is still in hospital, but encouraging progress. 13:02, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

My RFA

Thanks very much for your support in my successful RFA. And you even beat 2 of the noms! Cheers! Flyguy649 ^talk _contribs 20:18, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

IP Talk Bug

What is this IP talk page bug you mentioned on the WP:UW talk? —Signed by KoЯnfan71 ^{My Talk} _{Sign Here!} 21:46, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

User Warning Templates

You may wish to rethink the tone of the user warning templates you currently use. I'm sure utmost civility was intended, but they don't imply that. Also, thanks for the heads-up about the sandbox & I will use it the next time I delete profanity. --Solana79 03:10, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for the welcome & I will look into the intropage. The template was sent to an IP talk page, which I can't get back to now that I've registered. It wasn't anything concrete, just a sense of how the wording played. If it helps, it was sent between 8-31 & today. Not a big deal, if you can't easily access it. I think it's a shame people vandalize pages. But it's nifty that people like you take the time to help prevent it from staying that way. Have a good night!--Solana79 03:44, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

No secret handshake?

That's not in the guide book? LOL! Thanks. :) I'm so relieved its over. I consider myself a pretty even-tempered person, but never that less I found that a pretty stressful week! --Moonriddengirl 01:18, 18 September 2007 (UTC)

Yuri Landman

Hello Kubigula, I agree on the COI-problems, I know about it. Currently I don't add any info anymore on these topics, only reliable refs and sources.

You forgot to watch at the sources (not the refs). All sources are reliable. (Lambiek.net, oddmusic.com, modernguitars.com, NPI) I will add info about those media-institutions like I already did with The Dutch Rock & Pop Institute to make the facts for other contributors clearer.

The topic Yuri Landman doesn't need a lot more additions, so I think this COI-problem will solve itself. Hopefully.

Best wishes, YuriLandman 20:25, 18 September 2007 (UTC)

Fred Thompson - semi- instead of full-protection?

I request and recommend that you change the protection to semi-protection instead of full. As best as I can tell, it is only anon editors who are trying to fight the consensus. All of the named editors are simply trying to revert to the consensus. I, for one, would enforce the consensus if it had come out the other way. The anon editors are acting in bad faith and all of the named editors are acting in good faith. Sbowers3 22:06, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

I think full-protection is overkill. Warring arose because anons were not respecting requests by registered editors to go to Talk. Semi-protection should be sufficient to manage this. --- Taroaldo 23:27, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

I responded at Fred Thompson--Kubigula (talk) 01:47, 22 September 2007 (UTC)

Technoclassical

Your page doesn't say you're a fan, so my statement stands. :P --tjstrf talk 22:09, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

I got lucky, college started and I realized my userpage was out of date, and I randomly thought it would be interesting to see if anyone else had linked to it in the mean time.

Where did you find my userpage from anyway? Looking at your contribs prior to that edit, it doesn't seem like you edited anything that I had worked on, nor the community discussion pages I normally use. --tjstrf talk 23:23, 22 September 2007 (UTC)

NIN revision

I just noticed that you reverted my revert of a deletion of content from the Nine Inch Nails article. It appears from your contribs and the article's history page that you're not usually a contributor to the article. That particular sentence gets deleted about once a month, and it usually gets reverted in a few minutes. For whatever reason I guess people just don't like it. If you check the sources attributed to the quote (two of them), they both clearly show that the quote is in fact correctm including the Fuck Fox Fucking News part. I'm not sure why you undid my revert, but I'd appreciate it if you took a look at the article and the sources and judge for yourself. I think what might be a good idea, since this is a reoccurring problem, is to add a comment of some sort to curb any further vandalism. Thanks! Drewcifer 22:32, 22 September 2007 (UTC)

Also, the article is currently at FAC, so I'd like to keep it stable, you know? Drewcifer 22:34, 22 September 2007 (UTC)

No worries. If fighting vandalism means once and a while I genuine edit/revert is messed up, no big deal. Keep up the good work! Drewcifer 04:24, 23 September 2007 (UTC)

RE: Talk page

See this comment at Dafoeberezin3494's talk page. —[[Animum | talk]] 21:34, 24 September 2007 (UTC)

Y Nuked —[[Animum | talk]] 22:53, 24 September 2007 (UTC)

Resource for WikiProject Virginia

I just stumbled across this resource that could prove useful for WPV. It is still in development, but we might want to mention it in the newsletter or elsewhere as you think appropriate. Encyclopedia Virginia VirginiaProp 20:13, 25 September 2007 (UTC)

Images for deletion response

I responded to your concerns on my talk page. shoy 12:25, 28 September 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia has a new administrator!

Thanks, Archive 2007! Thank you for voicing your opinion in my RfA, which passed today with a unanimous 79/0/0 tally. It feels great to be appreciated, and I will try my best to meet everyone's expectations. If you have any advice or tips, feel free to pass them along, as I am sure that I will need them! Cheers, hmwith talk 21:43, 1 October 2007 (UTC)

Smile

Blue-EyesGold Dragon 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.

Gads! AC/DC edits by crazy kid

You posted a message to my IP Address about an edit to the AC/DC page. My son is a huge AC/DC fan, but clearly has no clue about Wikipedia use. Busted! I just had a very serious chat with him about Wikipedia vandalism. We are big fans here, and hope our IP address will forever be considered friendly... from now on, that is. Thanks for catching it. Budo-tx 03:26, 6 October 2007 (UTC)

WPV letter

Have fun! Wikipedia:WikiProject Virginia/Outreach/October 2007 Newsletter. T Rex | talk 03:13, 10 October 2007 (UTC)

hehe nope. T Rex | talk 03:27, 10 October 2007 (UTC)

Weird but...

Hi, Kubigula. Could you block me for 1 minute? I'm curious to see what it looks like. Thanks. Cheers,JetLover (Report a mistake) 04:08, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

Thank you! Happy editing! Cheers,JetLover (Report a mistake) 04:12, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

The backround is tan, and it there is that red octagon on the left. It says "JetLover, your account or IP address has been blocked by Kubigula for the following reason:

"user requested test"

Then it talks about what to do now that you are blocked. Cheers,JetLover (Report a mistake) 04:17, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

*cough* MediaWiki:Blockedtext *cough* :-) --Agüeybaná 01:19, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

Yeah - I guess that would have been easier.--Kubigula (talk) 02:58, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

And it's thanks for me...

Hey. Thanks for reverting those changes on my home page. ~~ [Jam]^[talk] 13:21, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

You're welcome :} --Kubigula (talk) 04:37, 15 October 2007 (UTC)

A Question and a Heads-Up

Hey Dude! First, the heads-up: just wanted to let you know that I will be updated ALOT of the radio market templates for Virginia and will also try and get the rest of the VA radio stations done as well, so if you see them pop-up on the assessment page, you know it was from me. No rush though.

Second, the question: I didn't know there was a WikiProject Virginia Newsletter until I went to post this. How do I get one of those? I am already a member of WP:VA...not sure if I have to put my name somewhere to get the newsletter. Any help would be appericated. Take Care...NeutralHomer ^T:C 04:55, 15 October 2007 (UTC)

No worries, take your time. My talk page is always there, so add it when you get a spare couple moments (I think you are as busy as I on Wiki). Take Care...NeutralHomer ^T:C 03:01, 16 October 2007 (UTC)

WPVIRGINIA

Lookin good. When should we send these things out? End of the month? or beginning of Nov.? T Rex | talk 03:01, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

RE: My compliments

Thank you :). It always makes people feel better about mistakes when they are complimented on them. Your comment makes it easier to admit mistakes, so Wikipedia is systematically bettered. Alexbrewer 04:00, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

Request for NPWatcher

Hi,

I'm requesting that you consider my request for approval of use of NPWatcher. I have asked Martin, but he is currently on wikibreak so I don't expect a reply anytime soon. You can view my request at this Checkpage

Thanks for your help,

Alexbrewer^{talk} 03:43, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

Re:NPWatcher

Thanks much! Alexbrewer^{talk} 04:50, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

Virginia Newsletter October 2007

The October 2007 issue of the Virginia WikiProject newsletter has been published. You may read the newsletter, change the format in which future issues will be delivered to you, or unsubscribe from this notification by following the link. Thank you.--01:50, 25 October 2007 (UTC)Kubigula (talk)

Howdy, thanks for the newsletter! Yep, I am in Arkansas, as I moved for law school. I still have strong ties with Virginia, and will be visiting several times a year. Still interested in helping as much as I can, in the time that law school allows! ~ (The Rebel At) ~ 02:06, 25 October 2007 (UTC)

1L indeed...and thanks for the confidence! I do get a lovely month off for Christmas, and I have several projects, including Wikipedia projects, I intend to tackle in that free time. Cheers! ~ (The Rebel At) ~ 20:17, 25 October 2007 (UTC)

Junkygood

Could you let me know why you deleted my page? And not with a tag. The band had former members of the Semibeings and therefore is significant enough for a mention in here. Hayashiantibush Hayashiantibush 20:30, 25 October 2007 (UTC)

RE: Barnstar

Thanks Dude! :) That just made my day :) - NeutralHomer ^T:C 21:59, 25 October 2007 (UTC)

Thanks Dude :) - NeutralHomer ^T:C 22:08, 25 October 2007 (UTC)

re: junkygood

It wasn't in June...It was today. I just wrote it up. Immediately deleting without giving the person a chance to argue his case just doesn't seem fair. I do aplogize for writing that. But I felt attacked and acted impulsively. It's people on here like you that are bringing out the worst in me. This is why: It just seems to me that it's unfair that you are choosing to delete this when there's alot worse to me found here. I find that in itself to be a bit of a personal attack. I'm working hard to get these guys rightfully in here. You seem to just want to come along and wipe it out. It's subjective. If it was downright Un-notabile, then it would be different. But it's not. I plan to state more of my case so at least give me a chance to.HayashiantibushHayashiantibush 01:02, 26 October 2007 (UTC)

Deleted contribs

Could you do me a favor, as I cannot view deleted history, and tell me who placed the speedy delete tag on Rock Solid/4:20 ? It was deleted because the artist who recorded it was deleted despite being notable and I would like to contact the person who placed the tag. Thanks. T Rex | talk 01:30, 26 October 2007 (UTC)

Thanks again. T Rex | talk 03:33, 26 October 2007 (UTC)

Tracy "Bird" Van Adams

Hi

Thanks for re-listing this. Springnuts 21:37, 27 October 2007 (UTC)

Stephens City

Hey Dude, I was wondering if you could help me out. I did my best on rewriting the Stephens City history (some parts I couldn't write it better), but of course, I am running into problems already. The last time, I submitted permission from the Newtown Heritage Center to use the article, but according to Mufka, it was "not formatted properly" according to them. I was supposed to get something from ComComm about it, never did. Mufka said he would get an explanation, never did. Personally, I think it is alot of stonewalling and people not doing their jobs. Since this falls under WP:VA is there anyway you can help? If so, I would greatly appericate it. Take Care....NeutralHomer ^T:C 23:01, 4 November 2007 (UTC)

Hey Dude, many thanks! I am glad that you and Goodshoped35110s were there to help cause I was just about to give up. I will have the people at the Newtown History Center send in the information (using that template) tomorrow morning. Again, many thanks for your help, I appericate it. Take Care...NeutralHomer ^T:C 03:55, 5 November 2007 (UTC)

Thanks

Thank you for supporting me in my recent RFA which unfortunately did not pass at (47/23/5). I will be sure to improve my editing skills and wait till someone nominates me next time. Have a great day(or night)! --Hdt83 ^Chat 05:40, 5 November 2007 (UTC)

Regarding this deletion

You deleted this article under G10, but I tagged it as G1. It just looked like patent nonsense to me. Sorry for the incorrect tagging.--U.S.A.U.S.A.U.S.A. 03:31, 6 November 2007 (UTC)

An application of BIO

I got involved in Mitch Clem at AfD. Can you look at the references and let me know whether you think I'm right on his notability. He is not an important topic, but this illustrates an important application of the BIO and Notability rules. I think that the Minnesota Public Radio spot is just about enough, then the mention in PC World, while not in-depth clearly is saying this person is noticed. The other comixtalk source is marginal, but I think that it adds to credibilty. It appeares that Comixtalk has a blog section, but where he is covered is more akin to an online magazine in a scheduled and dated issue. Cheers! --Kevin Murray 15:39, 7 November 2007 (UTC)

No one expects a Pigman admin!

		Wallowing in my RfA: This time it's personal...
		My sincere thanks for your support in my request for adminship, which ended with 51 supports, 0 opposes, and 0 neutral. Doubtless it was an error to put one of the government-bred race of pigmen in any position of authority, but I hope your confidence in me proves justified. Even a man pure of heart and who says his prayers at night can become a were-boar when the moon is full and sweet. Fortunately, I'm neither a were-pig nor pure of heart so this doesn't appear to be an imminent danger to Wikipedia for the moment. Fortunate as well because were-pig hooves are hell on keyboards and none too dexterous with computer mice. If ever I should offend, act uncivil, misstep, overstep, annoy, violate policy, or attempt to topple the fascist leadership of Wikipedia, please let me know so I can improve my behaviour and/or my aim. I am not an animal; I am an admin. And, of course, if there is any way in which I can help you on Wikipedia, please do not hesitate to ask me. Despite my japes, I am indeed dedicated to protecting and serving Wikipedia to the best of my foppish and impudent abilities. I will strive to be an admirable admin, shiny and cool, reasonable and beatific. Pigmanwhat?/trail 05:41, 8 November 2007 (UTC) Post Scriptum: I believe my collaged graphic at left, which incorporates the WP globe and mop image, falls under the rubric of parody for my purposes here. Or is it satire? Regardless, it's a legitimate and legally protected First Amendment usage under US law. Complaints and allegations that this is an improper "fair use" image will be entertained on my talk page, probably with fruit juice, finger food and exotic coffees.

Princess Frederica of Hanover

Is there a central area where I can comment about the individual notability of royalty where admins who deal with deletions can see it? Having a title does not always make a person notable, especially when an article is only a genealogical entry. Charles 04:18, 9 November 2007 (UTC)

My only reason for "lengthy" reasons is because I have always been told to be concise and thorough, which I actually struggled with for Frederica. There are only so many ways you can say someone is not notable. My rational for speedy is that there is no assertion of notability. Outside of the content of the article, "princess" is only a part of her name and does not lend to the notability of the individual for purposes of inclusion on Wikipedia. I have previously found the blank statement of "notable because of title" to be a sloppy precedent and genuinely wonder if it is a misunderstanding among both editors and administrators to declare people notable on the basis of a title that was not unique to them. In the case of a lengthy reason again, it serves to prove why these things shouldn't go to Afd, they close as delete. I am not annoyed at any admins, just the reasoning behind it. It seems to somehow become an unwritten policy. Charles 04:38, 9 November 2007 (UTC)

Re: Thomas and Friends video releases (US)

I'm not sure what you mean by elaborate. TobytheTramEngine 22:27, 9 November 2007 (UTC)

Sorry, I can't think of an answer. I'll let you know when I have one. TobytheTramEngine 22:31, 9 November 2007 (UTC)

Hi. I have PRODed this page. Please see the talk page for details.

Toby's reason for requesting deletion was that the page had been 'rescued' (ie copied) to the Train Spotting World wiki, where notability requirements essentially do not apply. Therefore, as the content was now 'safe', there was no reason for the page to remain here.

EdJogg 00:54, 10 November 2007 (UTC)

Thank you for clarifying. It was close enough to be a recreation of the previously deleted article that I went ahead and deleted it under WP:CSD#G4. It's unfortunate when the Wikipedia process is tough on our younger editors, so I commend you in the way you dealt with this.--Kubigula (talk) 04:25, 10 November 2007 (UTC)

Kubigula, why did you change my edits man? I'm trying to improve wikipedia, please let me contribute. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.20.9.100 (talk) 05:39, 10 November 2007 (UTC)

Thank you

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Dearest Kubigula,
Thank you for your participation in my RFA, which closed successfully with 137 supports, 22 opposes, and 5 neutrals. Your kind words of support are very much appreciated and I look forward to proving you right. I would like to give special thanks to The_undertow and Phoenix-wiki for their co-nominations. Thank you again and best regards.

Lara❤Love 19:58, 10 November 2007 (UTC) Credits: This RFA thanks was inspired by The Random Editor's RFA thanks which was inspired by Phaedriel's RFA thanks.

Missouri Collegiate Mathematics Competition

Kubigula, I noticed that you deleted an article I worked on but did *not* create: Missouri Collegiate Mathematics Competition. I have to disagree that the competition is not notable just because it does not appear to be covered in another source like a newspaper. I have noticed thousands of articles on Wikipedia about sports competitions between colleges. I suppose one can point to the sports section of a newspaper to justify some of those articles. However, just because it may be *****profitable***** for another source to provide coverage on a football game between 2 schools and not provide coverage on a mathematics competition between dozens of schools, does not seem to be a fair reason to say that the mathematics competition is not notable! Please reconsider this deletion. I do hope we can set a precedent here. It's easy to pick on articles like this one that do not have many similar articles as, say, an article about a trophy for a college football rivalry does. Still, sheer numbers do not always determine what is notable for some people. Thank you! Synesthetic 09:07, 14 November 2007 (UTC)

Hi Kubigula. There was a source listed for the article in the discussion. Someone said it wasn't independent because it was a newspaper of one of the schools that had a team in the competition. If that logic were to apply across the board, you could argue that a city's newspaper is not an independent source for an article on that city's baseball team. Sounds silly. I see a ton of articles that don't have references but they don't get deleted. Please see if we can restore the article with the source that was found or at least mark it as needing more references instead of simply deleting it. Thank you! Synesthetic 05:26, 15 November 2007 (UTC)

Hi Kubigula. Thanks for your response. I will look for another good source. Synesthetic (talk) 01:10, 20 November 2007 (UTC)

Prema Sai Baba

Prema Sai Baba is an idea stated by one man, that someone will be born someday. The article is tagged as a WPBiography but contains no details of any actions of a person alive or deceased or even fictional. It is also tagged in the scope of Hindu Mythology but this is comparable to saying the future child of Tammy Faye Baker is to be a part of the Holy Trinity and quailfies as Christian Mythology. I think the admins are dead wrong on this one and choosing to placate the Sai Baba faction with another entry. This article is the espousal of one man's doctrine at best and in that sense is originally flawed as an encyclopedic article. You might as well post an article on every person that holds a streetcorner sign that reads "The End is Near". Now let's see if I can get that article 'The Moon is made of Green Cheese' accepted to Wiki. ---Iconoclast Horizon 14:55, 19 November 2007 (UTC)

Jesus the 2nd

I personally don't have an opinion about the Prema Sai Baba Issue, I just didn't know wiki cited predictions of people as biographically mertiable. I understand that I didn't get the procedure right for deletion, then apparently didn't get it right again before someone swiftly deleted the tag. Instead, I think I am just going to write a biography article entitled Jesus the 2nd, since I can quote thousands of people that say he is to be born and cite lot's of references to the same effect. But I am sure that would get a speedy deletion tag in about 30 seconds.---Iconoclast Horizon 17:07, 19 November 2007 (UTC)

Statuts of migration to standard warnings

Hi! I saw one of those rude non-standard warning templates again today, and it reminded me to ask you if you had a sense of the status and issues with the eventual redirection to the standard warning templates. I know you've been part of WP:UW longer than me, so I thought you might have a better sense of where things are. Bsherr (talk) 16:49, 21 November 2007 (UTC)

Thank you

Thank you, sir, for your show of faith! I would be most honoured! --Kralizec! (talk) 17:05, 26 November 2007 (UTC)

Vanadlism reversion

No problem. And thanks also. Simply south 16:34, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

Could you help with this one?

Hello Kubigula, I noticed that you are currently around and that you do some work on images so could you provide some assistance on the following: Wikipedia:Help_desk#Question_on_tag_for_image.. Thank you. --Kudret abi^Talk 02:00, 2 December 2007 (UTC)

Hi Kubigula, thank you very much for your input, I think it was quite helpful, best... --Kudret abi^Talk 04:53, 2 December 2007 (UTC)

You may have missed something

Hello
Based on your history of deleting advertisements, you may have missed something at the end of this article:
Raul Julia-Levy
See reference from Court TV:
Prosecutors say Witness Con Artist
Cheers
PS- I'm not trying to be a pain in the rump but all this signatures and auto-bot forgot to sign are confusing me! --Muskdial 20:13, 2 December 2007 (UTC)[[User:Muskdial]
19:28, 2 December 2007 (UTC)

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I'm sorry I thought you had deleted the "Flauntmypet" website reference
--Muskdial 21:55, 2 December 2007 (UTC)

Ready

Hey there, Here you go, ready for your co-nom here. Cheers ^Khukri 09:54, 3 December 2007 (UTC)

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Our Ole Buddy

Hey First of all your articles on Debt were excellent and informative. That's an example of what makes Wikipedia great.
Second, our ole buddy [[1]] is linking again.
You must be in law, I'm Scott (I'm a kidney specialist in a programmer's body- I spend every free second writng computer programs)
Any medical questions drop me a line
Keep writing those great articles and enjoy your beach!
--Muskdial 09:35, 4 December 2007 (UTC)

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My article about San Base has been deleted. Why???

I got this massage "San base is blatant advertising for a company, product, group, service or person that would require a substantial rewrite in order to become an encyclopedia article."

Could you explain me where is a "blatant advertising" in this text:

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San Base (born 1956)

San Base is a contemporary Canadian artist, born in Russia. He has pioneered the Dynamic Painting technology - a painting presentation method that breathes a life into previously static images. Using the latest in computer technology, a still picture is transformed into a never-ending show that adds a whole new dimension to traditional Art. Images replacing each other hour by hour, day by day, month by month. None of the images repeat previous ones and will never repeat again. The picture living its own life with objects moving and transforming but still following the original artist's concept.

San Base lives and works in Toronto

External links:

• [2] San Base official website
• [3] Computer Graphics Avant-Garde
• [4] Self-shifting digital paintings

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As you can see - News.com, Toms Hardware, Globo.com and Der Spiegel published articles about this artist. Why it has been rejected by wikipewia? I do not see a logic.

Lashenko

Stephens City

Got a question for ya. Is there anything I can do to improve on the Stephens City page? I know I could do a school section...but other than that (being the town is small), I am not sure what else to do. I would like to get it up to Feature status, or at least Good...but as is and even with the school section, I don't think that will work. Got any ideas? Thanks and Take Care....NeutralHomer ^T:C 03:31, 11 December 2007 (UTC)

Okie Dokie :) No rush though. Take Care....NeutralHomer ^T:C 06:26, 12 December 2007 (UTC)

Virginia pass

I've now passed the article. Well done Kubigula for your excellent dedication and reference finding that you did and apologies for (in retrospect, IMO) my slightly strange behaviour during the review. And once again, well done. All the best, — Rudget _{Contributions} 16:08, 12 December 2007 (UTC)

Barnstar

		The Editor's Barnstar
		Woot woot! I was worried there for a bit, but alls well. Thanks for your help and fine editing this week. Patrick Ѻ 18:58, 12 December 2007 (UTC)

I second that. I very good effort well done. — Rudget _{Contributions} 19:18, 12 December 2007 (UTC)

Really, really bad haikus from a new admin

Setting new lows in thank-you spam:

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New mess all about
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A. B. so grateful
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I will learn, chaos will fade
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This RfA thank you card is based on a card originally done by Phaedriel

Thanks for your support in my RfA -- I apparently passed muster with the Khabal notwithstanding my comments^[5][6] in Kralizec's RfA!

Enjoy your haikus; I'm off to make my big edit to the Main Page.
--A. B. ^(talk) 01:43, 13 December 2007 (UTC)

Getting Virginia to FA

I would agree that the prose is a bit shifty. I doesn't read like a concise work. "The flow" is awkward, and I know I haven't helped by cutting and pasting sentences around a lot. A featured article needs to be really pleasant to read while also being informative. The FA process is a bit of a crapshoot, it really depends on how some of the editors are feeling that day, and the final decision really rests with what Raul654 thinks.

Among the issues with the prose, I worry that there are too many peacock terms, that that page is trying to prove that Virginia is amazing. This is understandable (it is!) but it won't fly with FA reviewers. They want criticism, and a healthy dose of it. Particularly contemporary criticism, not just historic. So maybe add issues with urban sprawl, with having some of the worst traffic and air quality in the nation, bad mining practices in the mountains, school districts being left behind by the state, etc.

There still are sections that look thin on references, and absolutely nothing says featured like a long references section. Even things you wouldn't necessarily think to cite, especially if you see a page or book on the subject, should get cited. Assertions are bound to be challenged, and some might need more than one citation, like that Virginia is becoming politically competitive, or that the Federal Government is the basis of the NoVA economy, or that Virginia's 1971 constitution gave it a more streamlined government. There also isn't a Media section, nor Health, which the FA Minnesota has. I've been basing many of my changes off of that article.

The first thing we should do is seek a Peer Review. I was a bit disappointed that the GA reviewer didn't give a play by play of problems they saw, and that is what I find most helpful in improving the article. We might also put in a request with the League of Copy Editors, but they can take many months to get around to articles. All in all it's not far off. And thanks again for the barnstar!--Patrick Ѻ 23:44, 13 December 2007 (UTC)

RfA thanks

Great success! Thank you for supporting my RfA, which passed with a final tally of 53-3-2. Special thanks goes to Shalom for both the suggestion and the nomination. I'm honored by the trust that the community has shown in me, and will do my very best as an administrator. Thanks again! faithless (speak) 08:36, 26 December 2007 (UTC)

Avril Lavigne: Bonez Tour >< Under My Skin

consider it done ;) Darth NormaN (talk) 14:18, 26 December 2007 (UTC)

Dear Kubigula,

Pls guide me, I want to retry , resubmit Naresh Sonee page . a short para submit with indian news rewiews newspapers notability. & can you guide where my whole script is? I am finding difficult - Regards/ Alan Sun --203.194.97.30 (talk) 10:56, 28 December 2007 (UTC)

Removal

So, my paragraphs keep getting removed because I don't have a reliable source to back up the facts?

uh, how do you source an adult video I saw on Limewire? Do I need to find it again, take a screenie, and post that as the source?

I've done a couple of Google searches, and can't find any links or mention of this video. The only verifible evidence is the video itself, but I'm really not sure how to use that as a reliable source.

(That's why I was writing my paragraph in the 'Rumored' section of the Celebrity Sex Tape article, because I can't find any real proof except the video.)

Any good way to solve this problem? ~~ —Preceding unsigned comment added by 205.211.156.35 (talk) 19:22, 28 December 2007 (UTC)

Re: Stephens City Revisited

Most of the references on there are from the Newtown History Center, but they didn't inline them like we do. So it is kinda difficult to find out where they all go. I tried to add some where I think they go and asked the gentleman who wrote the history to help me out and he said he would, but with the holidays and his day job he hasn't yet. I might try and go through and look at the rest of them and see if I can find out where they go.

Past that and that schools section which I have put off (due to the holidays) I am not sure where to go with the article, what to add next. - NeutralHomer ^T:C 23:52, 29 December 2007 (UTC)

Most of the big businesses are in Winchester, about 5 miles to the north. Mostly all the businesses here are hometown, Mom and Pop businesses. We have grocery stores here (regional chains), gas stations, and restaurants (national chains) here, but no factories or anything. So that part might be a little tricky.

Geography is easy though. If you do a "360" in town you see mountains (from the Blue Ridge) and your normal Appalachian hills. Stephens City is situated in the northern part of the Shenandoah Valley. The town itself is mostly flat with only the south and west sections of town being a little "hilly". - NeutralHomer ^T:C 03:46, 30 December 2007 (UTC)

Dear Kubigula an urge to u

Request the administrator of this page . http://wiki.riteme.site/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Naresh_Sonee#Dear_Kubigula_an_urge It seem the debate is over on Naresh Sonee. so Pls delete this debate page on him as the search engine hits on naresh sonee 'hits' first on wikipedia discussion-this deletion page which is giving a wrong impression on seekers, readers of Naresh Sonee's who has many hundreds search engine hits to his credit. You can understand the negative impact this page is creating all about. So treat it as urgent please. Sonee's arbitrary section has requested me to request you. & allow me to recreate this page with your guidence . I like to add a short summary essay again , i will provide notability to it plus consult you on your /my talk pages. Regards- Alan Sun---Dralansun (talk) 13:24, 31 December 2007 (UTC)

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