User talk:RC-0722/Archive 2

Re: Vandal warning

Regarding this warning just given to me, I fail to see the problem with this edit on the user page. Am I missing something? A Rather Hot Donkey Named Bob (talk) 00:36, 19 March 2008 (UTC)

The edit you refer to was the editor removing a comment that had been added by an IP earlier in the day. my edit remains on the page and has not been reverted A Rather Hot Donkey Named Bob (talk) 00:42, 19 March 2008 (UTC)

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I need help with the WikiProject. Please if you do join, help me create templates, ect. If you don't, at least help a little. From the founder:--RyRy5 (talk) 03:07, 19 March 2008 (UTC)

Thanks. I just created that WikiProject. I have been working on templates, but I needed backup. All you have to do is help me create the red links on the project and spread the word about the project. I'll help with the spreding of the word.--RyRy5 (talk) 03:29, 19 March 2008 (UTC)

I joined too. I'm good with the nerd stuff, like templates and assessing articles. - DiligentTerrier ^{and friends} 13:10, 19 March 2008 (UTC)

Re: Admin coach

No, and does it matter? Two One Six Five Five ^τ _ʃ 17:45, 19 March 2008 (UTC)

Don't feel like it.

RfA Thanks

	Thanks!
So, yeah, you know how these work... »»»» Thank you very much for your support in my recent RfA, which closed with a final tally of (75/1/0). Your trust in me is greatly appreciated, and I can assure you it has not been misplaced. I shall use these tools to the best of my ability, and will do my best not to let you down. Thank you once again, and happy editing as always! Hersfold (t/a/c) 20:18, 19 March 2008 (UTC)

Wait, they let him be an admin?

Oh snap, the DEA is an admin

ASIMO I would like to thank you for your participation in my recent RfA, which I'm very glad to say was successful at 81/7/0. Some of the very best that Wikipedia has to offer came out to support or oppose me and the kind words from all the editors has really given me confidence to be an admin and I can't wait to start. I will take the advice of the opposes and not jump into any content disputes immediately. As well, I will try to add more content myself. Anyways, in thanks for participating in my RfA, here's your very own personal humanoid robot. Enjoy! --ÐeadΣyeДrrow (Talk - Contribs) 14:03, 20 March 2008 (UTC)

Hello

What's up? Oh, thanks for offering to nominate me at RfA, but I've decided to wait. :) - DiligentTerrier ^{and friends} 16:09, 22 March 2008 (UTC)

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Just thought you might be interested to know that there is a reply to your comment here. Cheers. Twenty Years 18:13, 22 March 2008 (UTC)

Looks like someone went ahead and nominated it here at WP:RfD. - DiligentTerrier ^{and friends} 18:19, 22 March 2008 (UTC)

Reply

Wow, the creater of this encyclopedia has very few edits with many months of work. Sad, sad, sad...By the way:

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Weird Al

I do like Weird Al. I always write parodies of songs just like him. Why,are you going to set me up for a record deal? :) Nothing444 00:58, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

I don't know. I think I Lost on Jeopardy and I love Rocky Road were pretty good. I have no favorites. Nothing444 01:14, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

If you'd like the whole song, see Wikipedia:Song/Users Paradise Nothing444 01:27, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

Anytime. 04:46, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

Re:Funny

Yes, he really doesn't have that many edits.   jj137 (talk) 01:21, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

Almightily

WP:DICK seems to apply to your comments here. Thanks. Twenty Years 02:11, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

Maybe you should stop arguing about words that are in an Australian dictionary [1] and start writing encyclopedia articles with that "WikiProject" that you call homeschooling. Twenty Years 08:02, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

It was merely some friendly advice. GlassCobra will be fine by me.[2]. Twenty Years 13:07, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

Regarding Rubik's Cube

Thank you very much indeed for your message!

I am an occasional Wikipedia contributor, but I almost always forget to sign my posts, so your reminder is very welcome.

And the cookies in your picture look delicious!

Thanks again and my very best wishes to you.

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Easter Eggs

Happy Easter! From Nothing444 Enjoy the easter eggs. Nothing444 13:01, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

I didn't use a template. Its all in the non-template programming. However, I can give you some source code:

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         PLease accept this kind invitation to join us. Nothing444 13:12, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

Canvassing/harassment warning

Your contributions history shows that you have been aggressively cross-posting. Although the Arbitration Committee has ruled that "The occasional light use of cross-posting to talk pages is part of Wikipedia's common practice."¹, such cross-posting should adhere to specific guidelines. In the past, aggressively worded cross-posting has contributed towards an Arbitration Committee ruling of disruptive behavior that has resulted in blocks being issued. Additionally, canvassing in an attempt to draw condemnation of a particular editor from people with a known membership or affiliation is a breach of WP:HARASS, and editors have been blocked for this behaviour in the past. Please do not engage in it in future. Orderinchaos 17:30, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

Cross-posting broadly speaking translates to "spamming of multiple user talk pages". Some is acceptable - for instance, newsletters people have subscribed to, notice that a dispute resolution process is occurring or whatever. However others are not - such as trying to get people into a debate who will vote a certain way, or this kind of thing we've seen today. In my view, it's pretty obvious what you were trying to achieve with it, and not much point in attempting to deny it. Bullying, or trying to encourage bullying, of an editor who is attempting to hold you to account is completely unacceptable, and is completely contrary to the purpose of building the sort of editing environment Wikipedia wishes to encourage - i.e. a collaborative work space with a spirit of academic inquiry. I would suggest an apology to Twenty Years is in order. Orderinchaos 18:38, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

He has a point in one respect - until the project starts focusing on building articles, and while it keeps coming to people's attention in somewhat less positive ways, it is not going to be taken seriously by the wider community. Twenty Years is very much a part of that community—he's a respected reviewer on two major WikiProjects and founder of a smaller one which once appeared in Signpost and is quite visible on the Australian scene in fixing articles in dire peril of deletion and in "filtering" new articles in the area it covers. Personally speaking, I've started two smaller ones and assist in about nine others, have secured the removal or merging of three others, and have provided "start-up" advice to founders of other projects. There's long been a belief in the community that while WikiProjects as a concept by promoting the meeting of minds on common interests and encouraging development are a positive thing, that some WikiProjects are a distraction to the cause of building an encyclopaedia. Occasionally groups within the community get interested in Wikiproject reform, and proposals and proposed standards are put forward with minimum criteria and the like, which at present HSCH would clearly fail by a wide margin. Since starting, the main tasks of the project appear to have been somewhat internal in nature—attempting to decommission a perceived rival project, holding elections for internal "posts", repeated canvassing violations of differing kinds and tagging articles clearly not within the project's scope. If one was to actually see progress on homeschooling articles as a result of the project's activities, there'd be a much tougher argument against the questions Twenty Years has raised. I hope you take my comments in the spirit of advice rather than criticism—I would be genuinely happy to see your project succeed, as it covers an area that rarely gets attention by itself from other editors. Orderinchaos 19:06, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

I find it hard to believe the project needs building - it's been a proposition since October and is already over a month old in WP space. Most of the projects I work in have less than one-quarter HSCH's membership, have never gotten higher, and yet are blindingly productive. My advice would be to prepare collectively a list of topics which - firstly are important to the project's scope and coverage, secondly are poorly or not covered at the present, and thirdly within your group at least one person has the expertise to research or write and a second to check it. For those who aren't so confident in writing, pair them up with someone who may be less familiar with the topic but can draw on that person's knowledge. Make WP:WIAGA the barometer, on each ground, of performance on the article. Perhaps even have someone either inside or outside who is a good article reviewer and happy to review any work you do. (Speaking personally I'm happy to review spelling, grammar and policies - I was an editor at a TV station for three years and almost nothing escapes my attention :)) If you were to do that for 30 days you'd probably have 10 B-class articles half of which would go to GA within a further 2 weeks. I think the internal focus is actually consuming the available time of the members. Everyone's there because they believe homeschooling could be covered better on Wikipedia, and that they believe they can contribute to improving it. It's just a matter of harnessing that enthusiasm. Orderinchaos 19:37, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

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It said that you would find out anything even if you didn't know it yet so, join this.--RyRy5 talk 18:49, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

Welcome!

Hi, and welcome to the Red Sox WikiProject! We are a group of (mainly) Red Sox fans who help to improve coverage related to the Boston Red Sox on Wikipedia.

Looking for somewhere to start? Here are a few suggestions.

• You can check out topics on the main page.
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  jj137 (talk) 20:28, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

Almightily etc

Can we stop the "bullshit", and get on with writing articles for the homeschooling project. Im willing to put all the stuff between you, me and OIC behind us and move on. Ill avoid the last edit you made to my talk page as an error of judgement. So lets move on. Thanks. Twenty Years 03:20, 24 March 2008 (UTC)

Okay, but...

Why would you or I get blocked? We did absolutely nothing wrong, and frankly, I'm slightly pissed that anyone that calls themself an admin would blatanly delete content off of another user's talk page (repeatedly) without even a warning. I'm not quite sure I understand why we would get blocked. elisa^talk. 14:55, 25 March 2008 (UTC)

K, I'll miss you. How long will you be gone? elisa^talk. 15:11, 25 March 2008 (UTC)

(Sorry to butt-in here), but you seem to be concerned about getting blocked from the cross-posting incident, you will not be blocked, unless you do it again, youve made a mistake and learned from it, which is good. Elisa, on the other hand could be in trouble if she keeps making accusations against OIC, and doesnt assume good faith and tone down the nature of her comments. Hope this helps. Twenty Years 15:33, 25 March 2008 (UTC)

I will reply here for convenience. I did not make a mistake in posting those comments, as I felt that my fellow members had a right (which they do) to know what people think about us within our own project. Also, Elisa is just standing up for me while I am on a wikibreak, and she cannot be blamed for that, for we all know that if one of our friends was in trouble we would stand up for them. And if we didn't then we really couldn't expect to be called a friend now could we? Also, you are not assuming good faith for assuming that I made a "mistake in judgement" Thank you. If you wish to continue this conversation please e-mail me; as I am on a wikibreak. Kimu 17:54, 25 March 2008 (UTC)

I'll note here entirely for the record (although I don't see it necessary to do so) that I considered after my chat with Kimu 2 or 3 days ago that the matter was resolved. I had satisfied myself that Kimu was a good faith user who was not going to engage in the behaviour I had warned him about again, and also that there was a reasonable prospect of us working together towards his aim of getting the Homeschooling wikiproject on its feet. As such, blocks weren't even considered - note that I never threatened to block Kimu (incidentally, WP:BLOCK would have prevented me from doing so, and I do take policy seriously). My actions were taken only after consulting with other admins to ensure that my proposition was reasonable. I think a few temperatures have got a bit excited over matters to do with this WikiProject and it's probably best for all concerned that that energy be channelled into building the project. Orderinchaos 19:27, 25 March 2008 (UTC)

Will all do respect, the matter was not resolved completely. Also, I would like to note that I never said that he threatened to block me, only that if Elisa got blocked that she should e-mail me. BTW, I would be very interested to know what admin you consulted that justified your actions. I am sorry that my actions were misunderstood. Kimu 19:41, 25 March 2008 (UTC)

The issue is resolved, and I have emailed you in regards to this all. Thanks. Twenty Years 04:24, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

The issue is not resolved. Kimu 15:34, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

(reduce indent) what is not resolved. Twenty Years 15:51, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

That was as much an implication that I would block Elisa, which I also never intended to do - that is a massive assumption of bad faith on your part towards me. I am well known for my cautious use of blocking, and on AN/I I have challenged (often successfully) what I see as rash or unjustifiable blocks by other admins, and sometimes even taken it into my hands controversially to unblock them, even when I believe the user is not a saint and could do things better, but has not yet reached the "blockable" level. You can look in my previous month's talk page archive to see just how controversial one of them got. I am certainly strict when it comes to policy, but I believe blocking is a last-resort measure that effectively acknowledges the failure of discussion. As my occasional tendency to verbosity probably indicates, I am a big fan of discussion.

In the way that I became convinced you were not likely to repeat the earlier behaviour, it was resolved. To the extent that we had gone from a situation where I'd had to warn you, to a situation where we were peaceably discussing a way forward for your WikiProject, it was resolved - indeed, I respected your ability to cool down and deal with the matter at hand.

I raised the situation with a couple of other admins who I regularly deal with, who agreed that the reversion of the action and the warning were the way to go with this one. Had they been reinstated en masse, the next step would have been AN/I, but it didn't get to that. I'm not sure that they would agree to be named, as I consulted them privately in the course of a conversation I was already in with them - had it been on here I would have pointed you to diffs or a talk page where it occurred. Orderinchaos 20:23, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

Time out! Everybody chill! I am not, nor have I ever been, concerned about getting blocked. However, I was concerned with Elisa getting blocked, as WP is the only way we communicate. So I told her to e-mail me if she got blocked so we could continue talking. Now, I have no idea how this whole conversation blew up in my face, but I am going to stay out of it from now on. You can continue this conversation here if you want. Kimu 21:14, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

You said on Elisa's page, "I just thought that if we get blocked, we could still talk." That wasn't "you". Anyway, it seems we have resolved that you understand that I'm not running around threatening to block people or whatever it is you think I am doing, so this matter appears over from my point of view. Orderinchaos 15:12, 27 March 2008 (UTC)

OK, so that still doesn't mean that I'm afraid of getting blocked; which is what started the whole thing. Kimu 16:21, 27 March 2008 (UTC)

Re:Burner0718

Wait, don't you know him in real life?--RyRy5 talk 19:28, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

Oh, tell him I have 2800+ edits, Jj137 is my admin coach, I improved my signature, I have been asked to be nominated for adminship twice by Stormtracker94 and my new friend Nothing444, and that Oreo is on the RFA now.--RyRy5 talk 19:35, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

When will he get back from his wikibreak?--RyRy5 talk 19:37, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

I'll be waiting. Also tell him that I have rollback, and I created the Adoption Program to teach my 5 adoptees.--RyRy5 talk 19:41, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

Well, I'll get back to my RC patrol. Tell him I'll talk to him later. Oh, and do you guys live in the east or west side?--RyRy5 talk 19:48, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

Of the USA.--RyRy5 talk 19:51, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

I'm west, in Las Vegas.--RyRy5 talk 19:55, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

Pretty much all of my wikipedia friends all live in the east.--RyRy5 talk 19:59, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

I'm OK with it. I'm about to hit 2900 edits. Only 10 to go. Also, Burner has more mainspace edits than me.--RyRy5 talk 20:07, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

With no prejudice either way, note that 5,000 is the normal bar. Orderinchaos 20:26, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the tip

I'd just like to let you know that the redirect some of the Geek Cabal members use (WP:GEEK) is been considered for deletion here. Basketball110 _{Go Longhorns!} 20:15, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

Haven't you already voted? Basketball110 _{Go Longhorns!} 21:14, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

Re:Interim

No, not really, you just have to be experienced. Feel free to join!--RyRy5 talk 04:45, 27 March 2008 (UTC)

Rollback

Yes Twinkle has Rollback and if you were savvy enough any user could write a javascript. My concerns are about the way Rollback has been implemented. Flagged revisions where reader and editor and administrators decide on the content on the page totally destroys the whole wiki. Pages will be tiered in a way that a casual reader can't alter what he sees to be false. Rollback grants are the first stage of making editors drones without them being part of the community. Rollback is a way of sifting the good from the bad in my opinion. BpEps - t@lk 01:59, 28 March 2008 (UTC)

WikiProject Homeschooling

In an effort to help get this project off the ground, ive made some suggestions at the project talk page. Id like to see what you think. here is the link to the discussion. Thanks. Twenty Years 07:07, 28 March 2008 (UTC)

Hahahah

Get this: I was listening to this NFL podcast, and as they said "Tony Romo", I was using WP:HUG, and it brought up a vandalism edit on Tony Romo. Too weird. Enigma ^message 18:26, 28 March 2008 (UTC)

Re:Adoption Program

Sorry, but I have enough for now. Oh, and since (I'm guessing) you like star wars. I forgot to tell you that I used to be a fan too. I used to know literaly everthing in the movies.--RyRy5 talk 21:56, 29 March 2008 (UTC)

No, but I might get it. Remember, I was a star wars fan.--RyRy5 talk 22:00, 29 March 2008 (UTC)

Oh, that was 1 of my favorite movies. I watched #2 before #1. I didn't know there was a 1 though.--RyRy5 talk 22:04, 29 March 2008 (UTC)

I hope! My favorite character is Riley. You?--RyRy5 talk 22:22, 29 March 2008 (UTC)

A third National Treasure? - DiligentTerrier (and friends) 22:25, 29 March 2008 (UTC)

That'll be cool. If that book was real, then I would really want to read it.--RyRy5 talk 22:29, 29 March 2008 (UTC)

I think Gates said what was on p47. I forgot though. I thought number 1 had more action.--RyRy5 talk 22:34, 29 March 2008 (UTC)

No. I don't have Xbox. But I do have a Wii. I'll be offline soon by the way.RyRy5 talk 22:40, 29 March 2008 (UTC)

Email

Check your Gmail. - DiligentTerrier (and friends) 22:24, 29 March 2008 (UTC)

Sig

I really like it, but why is it 245.7/1 or something? Basketball110 04:31, 30 March 2008 (UTC)

I like it, but the one is a little bit small, and sometimes hard to get to, when I'm trying to access your talk page. Basketball110 04:34, 30 March 2008 (UTC)

Nice sig. I also agree with basketball.--RyRy5 talk 04:35, 30 March 2008 (UTC)

Okay. Basketball110 04:39, 30 March 2008 (UTC)

Much better. Basketball110 04:41, 30 March 2008 (UTC)

Also, could you go here and, on the talk page, tell me what sig you like the best? Basketball110 15:41, 30 March 2008 (UTC)

Sort of like that? B110 _{communicate (that means talk)} 16:01, 30 March 2008 (UTC)

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Re: What up?

heyy, nm u? back from ur wikibreak? elisa^talk. 12:21, 31 March 2008 (UTC)

hey, thats awesome! n yeah, its perty sweet lol. im so bored : P elisa^talk. 13:12, 31 March 2008 (UTC)

ehh. school sucks. elisa^talk. 13:33, 31 March 2008 (UTC)

lol i kno, n yeah, u? elisa^talk. 13:39, 31 March 2008 (UTC)

hmm. prolly the second one. more interesting, i think. u? elisa^talk. 15:40, 31 March 2008 (UTC)

I kind of liked the first one better. Not sure, though. - DiligentTerrier (and friends) 16:19, 31 March 2008 (UTC)

yeah, mine too. riley is def the best character lol. elisa^talk. 16:22, 31 March 2008 (UTC)

The nerd guy? - DiligentTerrier (and friends) 16:38, 31 March 2008 (UTC)

nah, nothin new with me. n i would, but im on my school computer and its blocked : ( elisa^talk. 16:38, 31 March 2008 (UTC)

Yeah, I like Riley, too. I'm on Gmail. - DiligentTerrier (and friends) 16:45, 31 March 2008 (UTC)

aww srsly? its dumb that thats a bad thing now. tell em to shove it. and ok, hope to talk to u soon : ( elisa^talk. 21:41, 31 March 2008 (UTC)

Doggy Cabal

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Deletion of cabals

It looks at though someone went ahead and speedy deleted all the cabals without a consensus! I am asking them to restore the pages. You might want to take a look at this post. - DiligentTerrier (and friends) 15:11, 1 April 2008 (UTC)

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Cabals

I've started an informal consensus survey which I hope will help us come to a conclusion on whether the cabals should remain deleted. You can express your opinion at this page (link). Thank you. - DiligentTerrier (and friends) 12:43, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

The discussion has closed now, but note that the offer I made in the final contribution I made to the thread still stands. Note that it has to be a stub (a very short Start article or a non-existent article is fine), it can be on any topic at all, and the target is GA or FA - and the offer applies to any one or combination of the 11 users associated with the former cabals. Also if you need specialist help with inline citations or MOS stuff, feel free to ask. Like I said, I'm more than happy to be proven wrong in a way which benefits the encyclopaedia. Orderinchaos 18:55, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

Rawr. Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP! :)} 21:41, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

I love Star Wars! Anyway, hopefully this RfC is conclusive. I'm afraid of there being divisions between editors, which just won't do. Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP! :)} 21:45, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

Nah, that wouldn't hurt, you're just trying to improve Wikipedia. As a small sidenote, my advice would be to put worrying about when you'll be an admin behind what's happening in the now; then, after all this is over you won't be stressed. :) I've got to go, seeing a movie with some people. Catch ya later! And thanks for notifying JJ, any comments would be nice. Cheers, :) Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP! :)} 21:57, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

In answer - because I feel we're going in circles, and for largely the same reasons, and it's likely to keep happening unless an icebreaker is thrown into the mix. I also think productivity tends to be self-perpetuating once it gets going. Orderinchaos 07:50, 3 April 2008 (UTC)

WP:KCC newsletter

Hey, sorry I meant to tell you that I started an archive page for all the newsletters which would all be in the form of templates. Like so: Wikipedia:WikiProject National Football League/Kansas City Chiefs subproject/Newsletter and then a subpage for volume one (2008). Sorry I meant to tell you this earlier, but I figured it would be a good place to house them all. Sorry if it's confusing with all the redirects.

The Chiefs didn't sign Lin Elliot. I'm not sure if that's an April Fool's Joke on your part, but I had heard it last year and it's a common APD joke here in Kansas City. He's definitely not the kicker that KC fans would like to see back in our city. He missed 3 FGs in a playoff game against the Colts. He's pretty much our Scott Norwood with "Wide Right". It was a joke right? Heh, if you want, you can revert that edit. I don't want to have any fans that get our newsletter really believe it because that would be chaos. conman33 (. . .talk) 23:33, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

lol, no this is fake. I'm sure the Raiders scout site is having a whole lot of fun with it. It's nowhere to be found on the official Chiefs website ([3]) and also there was this story ([4]) about how the Arrowhead naming rights were sold to John Elway which of course would never happen. But hey, it's cool, man. I totally got jipped into thinking that Hillary Clinton dropped out of the Presidential election yesterday, but sadly I was told it was wrong. No worries. Peace. conman33 (. . .talk) 04:36, 3 April 2008 (UTC)

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Rewrite

The first link doesn't work. Basketball110  Talk  03:34, 3 April 2008 (UTC)

I did what I could think of, but it needs a sentence or two in addition. Hope that helps, Basketball110  Talk  03:38, 3 April 2008 (UTC)

[Wikipedia:Administrators'_noticeboard#Blocked_as_a_sockpuppeteer Elisa?] Basketball110  Talk  03:10, 5 April 2008 (UTC)

Re:Hey

rawr yourself. : ) elisa^talk. 14:48, 3 April 2008 (UTC)

ehh its a bunch of crap. people need to calm down. the bathrobe cabal includes some way-up people on wiki, and others expect us to abolish all cabals? bah. ha i also noticed that User:Orderinchaos is one of the antagonists? figures. elisa^talk. 18:29, 3 April 2008 (UTC)

Dude

Who are you? MIGHTYJD is a friend of mine in real life. What gives you the right to tell me what I can and cannot say to my friends?TomVox08 15:54, 3 April 2008 (UTC)

You are a guy with some sweet Star Wars costumes... I'm guessing you're friends of Zac and Elisa or somthing. TomVox08 16:13, 3 April 2008 (UTC)
Do you know them personally or just on here? TomVox08 16:41, 3 April 2008 (UTC)
Oh ok. Nifty. So where did u get your Super Special McAwesome Star Wars costumes? TomVox08 17:38, 3 April 2008 (UTC)

Hello

Are you online now? - DiligentTerrier (and friends) 19:08, 3 April 2008 (UTC)

Sure. - DiligentTerrier (and friends) 19:11, 3 April 2008 (UTC)

Where did you go? - DiligentTerrier (and friends) 19:37, 3 April 2008 (UTC)

Check it out. There is a seperate wiki for cabals. I guess the 'pedia isn't the place for cabals. Nothing444 21:37, 3 April 2008 (UTC)

What are the Mitt Romney jokes you speak of? - DiligentTerrier (and friends) 21:38, 3 April 2008 (UTC)

Cute ... but I don't think Wikipedia ever had a politics cabal. - DiligentTerrier (and friends) 22:06, 3 April 2008 (UTC)

Can you go online? - DiligentTerrier (and friends) 22:08, 3 April 2008 (UTC)

Wicked Aweseome

Hey whats up? How did you make your Mandalorion armor and the Clone Trooper armor? It would be really cool to have one for my movies. I have made 2 Star Wars/Battle Star Galactia type movies. I made them about 3 years ago and 4 for the first one. They wern't that good but for a bunch of 14 year olds they were ok. Well the second better than the first. lol well yeah comment back dude. TomVox08 17:12, 4 April 2008 (UTC)

Oh ok nice (this is TomVox08) I had to get a new account. But yeah thanks for the tips. TM H1GHL4ND3R 17:19, 5 April 2008 (UTC)

Cabals RFC

I'll comment as appropriate. Sorry it took so long to respond, I've been offline-ish the past few days.   jj137 (talk) 20:25, 4 April 2008 (UTC)

Help

If you're around tonight, I could use some help putting together the homeschooling project newsletter. - DiligentTerrier (and friends) 23:59, 4 April 2008 (UTC)

Basketball110

I don't think you are helping him by expanding the issue. He needs to resolve this quickly and quietly and then move on. Otherwise he may end up like me 11 months ago.--Uga Man (talk) UGA MAN FOR PRESIDENT 2008 04:10, 5 April 2008 (UTC)

I think you're a bit late with that last post. Basketball110  Talk  04:25, 5 April 2008 (UTC)

Just imagine making a big deal about a user logging out to vandalise an administrators' userpage that they're in a disagreement with, and then evading confirming it. Why would we make a big deal out of that, I wonder? </sarcasm> Daniel (talk) 05:44, 5 April 2008 (UTC)

Iron Man

Hey, how are you today? I appreciate your contribution to Iron Man (film) regarding the film rating. However, the general consensus is that film ratings do not contribute much to the encyclopedic nature of Wikipedia's film articles. Unless there is coverage from third-party, published sources about a film's rating, the rating would be better off being found at the official website or at MPAA's website. Like Alientraveller indicated, it is not neutral to add details of American ratings to film articles when this is the English Wikipedia, not the American Wikipedia. In addition, even a full list of ratings for one film would not provide any historical insight. There are exceptions, of course -- some films are noted because of their ratings, such as Midnight Cowboy being the first X-rated film to win Best Picture, or Live Free or Die Hard being PG-13 after its predecessors were R-rated. In the case of Iron Man, unless there is uniqueness established in the film having its current rating, there is not much else that can be said in an encyclopedic context. Let me know if you have any questions! —Erik (talk • contrib) - 17:23, 5 April 2008 (UTC)

It has less to do with keeping it out and more to do with having a basis for including it. There are a few general consensuses that the style guidelines don't cover, so I've actually been thinking about proposing an addition to address that more clearly. :) —Erik (talk • contrib) - 19:02, 5 April 2008 (UTC)

TomVox08

This is TomVox08 TM H1GHL4ND3R 20:32, 5 April 2008 (UTC)
Yeah I already did some for my school's page. TM H1GHL4ND3R 02:08, 6 April 2008 (UTC)
Haha ok I will. So do you have AIM or do you just talk on here? TM H1GHL4ND3R 02:11, 6 April 2008 (UTC)
Eh, I don't have that one. What about MySpace? TM H1GHL4ND3R 02:14, 6 April 2008 (UTC)
Ok thanks will do. TM H1GHL4ND3R 01:46, 7 April 2008 (UTC)

WikiProject Long Island Volume 1, Issue 1

The Long Island WikiProject Newsletter
Volume 1, Issue 1 • April 5, 2008 • About the Newsletter
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Delivered by Nothing444 22:20, 5 April 2008 (UTC)

Did you ever hear of Long Island before? Nothing444 22:50, 5 April 2008 (UTC)

Wow. Only a ferry away. Oh, and by the by, did you read this, you could put it in your talkpage. Nothing444 22:57, 5 April 2008 (UTC)

thanks boba

yeah it was a mistake, ill use the sandbox next time —Preceding unsigned comment added by 121.209.235.20 (talk) 04:21, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

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I think I'm going to create a bot to deliver newsletters and other notices. Any ideas of what else it can do, or anything you need? I'll need it by the time I put in the Bot request for approval. - DiligentTerrier (and friends) 15:41, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

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The other wiki

I talked with "Admin". He wants you to sign up now. Nothing444^{Go Irish!} 19:14, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

Is "Jimbo Wales" you? 19:29, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

User:Ryanbhoy10

I was going to leave a warning message for this users edit on the article Song. I noticed your warning message that you had left previously and I thought you might like to know about this users latest disruptive edits.Shinerunner (talk) 20:51, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

WikiProject Long Island Volume 1, Issue 2

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Adoption

Hi, RC (can I call you that? Or should I use RC-0722? Or something else.) I think I need to be adopted. Other than using Wikipedia as a first source of quick (wiki-wiki is Hawaiian for quick) first line information about obscure and often arcane information, this part of it looks like a blog site. I'm pretty naive about terminology, so correct me as I go, please. I would like you to adopt me. I have read a lot of the entries about you, but am still vague about who, in the abstract sense, you are. Out of context, I mean. And context = this site. So, in a sense, I know something about you. What do you want to know about me? (Is this the way it goes, or am I way off base?)--BudgieBirdChan0211 (talk) 03:39, 7 April 2008 (UTC)

Adoption

That was fast! Yes, I accept. Thank you. --BudgieBirdChan0211 (talk) 03:50, 7 April 2008 (UTC)

What I would like to know.

Thanks for the invitation to inquire. Please ignore anything you do not wish to answer here.

Yes, the hour is late, and I apologize for keeping you up thus far. Get to bed and read this in the AM. I am in the Midwest so am one hour behind your CT time. I don't have a user page developed yet, but will do so, as time allows. I gather that all the information about you on your user page is correct and true. It's impressive. You are a Sophomore. Non-traditional student? If you have declared one yet, what is your major? It's now my bedtime, too. Mucho gusto de conocerle as Usted. Hasta manana. --BudgieBirdChan0211 (talk) 04:11, 7 April 2008 (UTC)

How I got into this

Background info: While researching the topic CVT, Continuously Variable Transmission, in Wikipedia, I read a translation, either autmoated or otherwise, of a language cited in editing marks (which I didn't recognize). I tried to find the article, which is probably in Japanese, but couldn't. The article as written is understandable, but rather in Japlish. I thought I could help make the article read better by revising the text into American English, but would like to see the original Japanese. Hence, I filled out the requisite information and here I am. Still haven't found the article, but have been getting my bearings around Wikiworld. And that's helpful.

My native language is American English. As a child, I heard and could speak some Swedish (my mother was third, in order, of her sibship, and first to be born in the USA, after her parents and two older brothers immigrated, in the early 1900's). Spanish is my second language, and Japanese is my third. Every once in a while here in the Midwest, I hear smatterings of Swedish from passersby, or from old folks in communities that boast the title of "Swedish Capitol". They think I can't understand them!

My profession, i.e., day job: physician, pediatrics and urgent care. My night job, artist. I paint and sculpt. I have a studio in downtown Omaha and a website, if you are interested.

The reason I want to know more about you than is on your user talk page is that it would help me to know your level of education--knowledge and experience. Some of that is obvious from the way you write. And anyone who can craft Star Wars costumes can't be all bad! So, in addition to what you write, I know that you have considerable artistic talent and are pretty street-wise. Most traditional College Sophomores do not possess that level of savvy.

Gotta go now. Hope this hasn't creeped you out.--BudgieBirdChan0211 (talk) 12:56, 7 April 2008 (UTC) PS: sorry about the spelling error in last post. I wastired and missed it.--BudgieBirdChan0211 (talk) 12:56, 7 April 2008 (UTC)

User Page

Just added: attempt at a User Page. Dull, I'm fraid.--BudgieBirdChan0211 (talk) 13:45, 7 April 2008 (UTC)

The Sophomore Problem

Thanks for your reply. It's now almost 3PM in Omaha. It was a pleasure learning that you meant Sophomore in HS, not college! I feel real good about that. I hope it's OK with you, too, to adopt me, knowing that I'm not in high school. I have a few things to do this afternoon, but will be back later. Looking forward to this. --BudgieBirdChan0211 (talk) 20:04, 7 April 2008 (UTC)

Savvy

Education and experience: pretty much how you apply knowledge. In ans to your Q, I meant elsewhere. It's obvious you know your way around Wikiworld, but I meant the non-virtual reality kind of savvy. (I had a few minutes before leaving.) Laters,--BudgieBirdChan0211 (talk) 20:22, 7 April 2008 (UTC)

Not much of a scholar

Not sure what you mean by that, the scholar thing, but maybe you can help me figure out where the original article is for that section of CVT that describes the CONE CVT. I was able to pull up the EDIT BOX but unable to locate the Japanese for it. As I re-consider, perhaps it's German--both languages end the sentence with the verb. So y' have to wait until the speaker is finished to know the punch line. Can't tell without looking at the original article. This project is not a major gotta do for me, and I don't intend to occupy lots of your time with it. If you could describe the SEARCH PROCESS, i.e, how do I find the original language, it'd help.

On a personal note, I have been to Bridgeport and Rowayton. It's cold here, too!--BudgieBirdChan0211 (talk) 23:54, 7 April 2008 (UTC)

Thanks

Thanks for catching that blank on my userspace. I appreciate it :). FusionMix 01:12, 8 April 2008 (UTC)

I quite agree :). The only thing close to amusing vandalism on my page was this edit, which still wasn't very interesting at all. I enjoyed the five days of semi-protect peace... FusionMix 01:16, 8 April 2008 (UTC)

Scholar vs Writer

OK. That makes sense. You do sound like a scholar! I will worry about the original Japanese later; I went ahead and edited the article anyway--got rid of the Japlish. Let's see what happens. No doubt you have many contacts in Wikiworld. Thanks for taking the time with me.--BudgieBirdChan0211 (talk) 02:38, 8 April 2008 (UTC) PS: Budgie was the name of our parakeets. Plural, parakeetS five of them, one after the other. Rather than having to learn a new name, we just re-used the old one. The parakeets didn't seem to mind. The second Budgie, known officially as B-2, had the talking gene. He'd pick up a phrase or word after hearing it only a couple of times. Truly amazing. Chan is the Japanese familiar diminutive for the suffix -san, honorable person. We didn't use the word Bird, but in order to get a user name and log on to Wikipedia, I had to adjust the user name multiple times in order NOT to duplicate what someone else was using. Imagine that!--BudgieBirdChan0211 (talk) 02:38, 8 April 2008 (UTC)

WikiProject Homeschooling Early April 2008 Newsletter

	The Homeschooling WikiProject News
Issue Three • Early April 2008 • About the Newsletter
News Recent Project News Collaboration of the Month nominations are currently open for WikiProject Homeschooling's Collaboration of the month. So far there have been two nominations. You can nominate and vote at April's Collaboration page (link). The March 2008 Collaboration of the Month was a real success! You can view the before and afters at the project page. The following users contributed: Zginder, Wrad, E104421, Diligent Terrier. Stop by their talk page and give them a smile. Peer Review: The homeschooling article is currently under peer review. Constructive criticism is welcome at the peer review page (link). Project member count reaches 23 members! Keep inviting all your WikiFriends using our invitation templates. A Homeschooling Portal may be created by User:WBOSITG. However, this user will soon be on a WikiBreak, so don't expect it anytime soon. Remember: The project is accessible from the shortcuts, WP:HOME and WP:WPHS. Note: User:Twenty Years has changed his name to "Five Years" A Wikipedia Ad for the project has been created. You can view it at the project page.
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Anytime

Thanks. I will bug you as often as I can! Right now, I'm at work, so,unless it gets real slow, you're off the hook (for now!).--BudgieBirdChan0211 (talk) 23:32, 8 April 2008 (UTC)

WikiProject Long Island Volume 1, Issue 3

The Long Island WikiProject Newsletter
Volume 1, Issue 3 • April 9, 2008 • About the Newsletter
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Delivered by Nothing444^{Go Irish!} 00:24, 9 April 2008 (UTC)

User Page

I keep coming back to your User Page and re-reading, checking the layout. And wonder: How do you get such a cool User Page? Like, you have small red print, columns of colored boxes with outrageous (some) statements, and neat stuff packed away. Are the instructions to such a canvas intuitive, or did you just mix and match? (I am not busy tonight! If you are, no reply necessary.)--BudgieBirdChan0211 (talk) 00:50, 9 April 2008 (UTC)

Cool User Page

. . . er . . . OK. I will have to play around with it, I see. Thanks! And again TNX for advice about talk page. I posted a wherezitat? for the Japanese article. Not much activity on the CVT subject, so I'll not hold my breath for answer. RCC's UP: Muskogee? i.e. Amerind?--BudgieBirdChan0211 (talk) 01:52, 9 April 2008 (UTC)

Full

Full-blooded? I mean this respectfully and don't know any other way to ask you. —Preceding unsigned comment added by BudgieBirdChan0211 (talk • contribs) 02:12, 9 April 2008 (UTC)

Impressive, that!

I have no such pedigree, regrettably. However, my wife is Japanese, also MD, Ped Anesthesiologist, retired shortly after we married. Now works for Miki International. a language services company in Tokyo. They send the Japanese, she returns it in English. Mostly medical, research, technical papers, occasional bilingual conferences. My job: honorable editor-in-chief of American English Language. Knowing some Japanese helps, since there is much that does not translate, but must be made up to convey the meaning of the message . . . this situation occurs both ways, fr Eng to Jap and Jap to Eng. We lived in HI for 18 years and she participates in a language school site, nacosnagaya.org, which is interesting if you know Jap Lang or are bilingual. I illustrate some of the stories and articles.--BudgieBirdChan0211 (talk) 02:31, 9 April 2008 (UTC)

Yo

Still pluckin' them vandals, are ya? Nice job. Keep kickin' that pig! (I watch Ask a Ninja as well) And check this out. 21655 ^{ωhατ δo γoυ ωαητ?} 19:13, 9 April 2008 (UTC)

I don't think I ever saw that one. But yeah. Say, have I ever beaten you to any reverts? 21655 ^{ωhατ δo γoυ ωαητ?} 19:31, 9 April 2008 (UTC)

RC = Recent changes

2702 = 0722 anagram. Hehe. 21655 ^{ωhατ δo γoυ ωαητ?} 19:34, 9 April 2008 (UTC)

Inappropriate vandalism warning

Had you bothered to take two seconds to look at what I was doing to Table tennis, you'd realise I was trying to revert the vandalism performed by 209.232.116.121 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · filter log · WHOIS · RDNS · RBLs · http · block user · block log).

I have removed the template you placed on my talk page. In future, be more careful with your reverts and warnings. --77.96.133.241 (talk) 20:03, 9 April 2008 (UTC)

These were the edits made by 209.232.116.121 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · filter log · WHOIS · RDNS · RBLs · http · block user · block log):

1. Replaces "table" with "twMONKEYSable";
2. Changes "twMONKEYSable" back to "table but adds "eww get some cream".

I undid one edit and was about to undo the other before an edit conflict with you (where you managed to re-add the phrase "eww get some cream").

So, in future, be more careful.

And don't revert war with people in their own userspace. --77.96.133.241 (talk) 20:13, 9 April 2008 (UTC)

Thanks....

for the vandalism revert on my Editor Review :)

--The Helpful One ^(Review) 20:25, 9 April 2008 (UTC)

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Burner0718?

How's Burner doing?--RyRy5 ^{Got something to say?} 01:34, 10 April 2008 (UTC)

Busy with what?--RyRy5 ^{Got something to say?} 01:38, 10 April 2008 (UTC)

I noticed your comment on my admin coaching page. You can help with improving the articles I create. Or you can help me with other article type editing. Is that OK with you?--RyRy5 ^{Got something to say?} 01:43, 10 April 2008 (UTC)

If you don't mind asking, what type of school? College, High School, Jr High?--RyRy5 ^{Talk to RyRy} 01:59, 10 April 2008 (UTC)

Is he worried about college? Oh, and do you and burner talk to each other (in real life) often?--RyRy5 ^{Talk to RyRy} 02:03, 10 April 2008 (UTC)

I was just wondering. Anyway, do you have any tips for me since you siad you would help?--RyRy5 ^{Talk to RyRy} 02:06, 10 April 2008 (UTC)

I read it. Most of them sounded a little confusing though.--RyRy5 ^{Talk to RyRy} 02:26, 10 April 2008 (UTC)

Check your E-mail

Hey, check your gmail, you know who this is. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 130.108.192.204 (talk) 14:45, 10 April 2008 (UTC)

FAC Reviewing

Hi, I'm so glad you are interested in FAC reviewing!! The Dispatch article that I linked on the WP CF page has the basic instructions on reviewing. The list of articles to be reviewed is at WP:FAC. There aren't any college football articles nominated at the moment, but for a new reviewer I'd recommend that you just pick an article that sounds interesting, read it, and take a stab at reviewing (again, see the instructions). If you practice reviewing now, by the time a CF article is nominated again, you'll be pretty good at it and ready to support or oppose ;) If you have any questions, ask me or leave a message at the FAC talk page. Thanks for volunteering, and I hope you enjoy it! Karanacs (talk) 15:00, 10 April 2008 (UTC)

WikiProject Long Island Newsletter: A Whole New Volume!

Celebrate a whole new Volume with a whole new design! By Nothing444

WikiProject Long Island Newsletter Issue 1, Volume II April 11, 2008 In this issue News - Recent news from the Wikiproject New York Islanders News - We're all Islanders. Featured Articles - Articles of the Day To-Do - Pretty much explains itself Project News There are many unassessed articles in WikiProject Long Island, just check the assessment subpage. We are now accepting peer review here, and working on the subpage. Nobody joined, or left. Celebrate Volume II with a new newsletter! Wikipedia:Version 1.0 Editorial Team/Long Island articles by quality statistics Featured Articles For our Featured Articles of the day, we have: Stony Brook University Hofstra University Ted Nolan To-Do List Here are some tasks awaiting attention: Other : *Clean out Category:Unknown-importance Long Island articles Clean out Category:Unassessed-Class Long Island articles Get Long Island to good article status Get Long Island to featured article status Get Stony Brook University to good article status Get Stony Brook University to featured article status Get Dowling College to good article status Get Dowling College to featured article status Get Suffolk County to good article status Get Suffolk County to featured article status Get Nassau County to good article status Get Nassau County to featured article status New York Islanders News We're all Islanders, so lets check out how they're doing. Atlantic Division GP W L OTL GF GA Pts 1 Pittsburgh Penguins 82 47 27 8 247 216 102 2 New Jersey Devils 82 46 29 7 206 197 99 3 New York Rangers 82 42 27 13 213 199 97 4 Philadelphia Flyers 82 42 29 11 248 233 95 5 New York Islanders 82 35 38 9 194 243 79 Eastern Conference R Div GP W L OTL GF GA Pts 1 z – Montreal Canadiens NE 82 47 25 10 262 222 104 2 y – Pittsburgh Penguins AT 82 47 27 8 247 216 102 3 y – Washington Capitals SE 82 43 31 8 242 231 94 4 New Jersey Devils AT 82 46 29 7 206 197 99 5 New York Rangers AT 82 42 27 13 213 199 97 6 Philadelphia Flyers AT 82 42 29 11 248 233 95 7 Ottawa Senators NE 82 43 31 8 261 247 94 8 Boston Bruins NE 82 41 29 12 212 222 94 8.5 9 Carolina Hurricanes SE 82 43 33 6 252 249 92 10 Buffalo Sabres NE 82 39 31 12 255 242 90 11 Florida Panthers SE 82 38 35 9 216 226 85 12 Toronto Maple Leafs NE 82 36 35 11 231 260 83 13 New York Islanders AT 82 35 38 9 194 243 79 14 Atlanta Thrashers SE 82 34 40 8 216 272 76 15 Tampa Bay Lightning SE 82 31 42 9 223 267 71 Divisions: AT – Atlantic, NE – Northeast, SE – Southeast bold – qualified for playoffs, y – division winner, z – placed first in conference (and division) Archives • Newsroom If you would not like to receive this newsletter, list your username here.

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Sig, my

How are things, and how do you like my sig (I take it you know it's origins)? Basketball110 _{pick away...} 00:42, 11 April 2008 (UTC)

File:Pie.jpeg

Basketball110 _{pick away...} has given you a fresh pie! Pies promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day a little better. Spread the WikiLove by giving someone else a piping hot pie, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Bon appetit!

Spread the tastiness of pies by adding {{subst:GivePie}} to their talk page with a friendly message.

Thank you! Basketball110 _{pick away...} 21:59, 11 April 2008 (UTC)

WP:NHL

Just wondering if you would like to join The nhl task force. Nothing444 00:00, 12 April 2008 (UTC)

No Problem

OK about answer time. Sometimes what I write doesn't need answering. Just figuring out my way around here. It's not intuitive. Seem to be lots of non-sequitors. Like, the issue of scolding for editing something, accusing one of malicious intent and saboage. The recent CNN article about abuse attests to what I mean.

As I peruse the various User Pages which I see regularly, it appears that the most active are young men. Like yourself. One wonders about education level and authority, knowledge, documentation, responsibility and so on. The oldest I've seen so far is 41. If your family were prolific, I could be your great-grandfather, age-wise! Initially, remember, you said you hoped that your bgeing a sophomore in high school would not be a problem. I hope that being four times older than you won't be, either!

As for educational opportunities, and advantage re access to knowledge, the Wikipedia concept can give one a tremendous advantage--so much information (must be authenticated and documented!) is available at such a rapid speed, that your generation has a distinct advantage. My geneartion worried about premature sophisticaion. Your generation lives it! Please understand that I am an advocate of this entire concept. And I support wholeheartedly the ventures that you are doing. I endorse is en toto, even with the usual caveats. You know, cum granis salis and stuff like that.

What seems to be beyond that (what I've already mentioned) is the multiple listing of traits attributable to each user on his page. That rather surprises me. Guess it's the "reality TV influence." Does this make any sense?--BudgieBirdChan0211 (talk) 00:20, 12 April 2008 (UTC)

Reply

You can simply email Gurch for it. If you don't want it, well, delete it. - Milk's favorite Cookie 16:44, 12 April 2008 (UTC)

Yep. - Milk's favorite Cookie 16:50, 12 April 2008 (UTC)

Two things

1. I really have no idea. I have never heard of a policy relating to it. You probably can; I can't think of any obvious rules against it.
2. Yes, it is looking better. I would add some refs to the Plot section and try to add a ref in place of the "citation needed" tag, if possible.   jj137 (talk) 17:06, 12 April 2008 (UTC)

WikiProject Ice Hockey NHL Task force Newsletter Edition 1

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I don't know why I haven't done this yet...

		The Original Barnstar
		For working hard in all "departments" of Wikipedia I, Basketball110Talk, hereby award you the Original Barnstar. Hang it up well (and futhermore, may the WikiForce be with you). Basketball110Talk 18:29, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

How can you lie like that? Of course you deserve it! ;P Basketball110^Talk 18:34, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

[5] [6] Shall I keep going? Basketball110^Talk 18:40, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

Thank you! What makes you think that I deserve it? Basketball110^Talk 18:50, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

You got me. Burner0718 hasn't been on Wikipedia lately, has he? Basketball110^Talk 18:55, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

Oh. Would you be interested in writing the next newsletter for WP:CAVS. It needs to get out soon. Basketball110^Talk 18:58, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

It'll need to be at Wikipedia:WikiProject Cleveland Cavaliers/Newsletter/Archives/4. Basketball110^Talk 19:01, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

Well, this is the fourth, which is why I created that link for you. All you have to do is find the news, and write it down. Also, after "Written by:" sign 3 tildes. Basketball110^Talk 19:05, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

14th GMT, which is at 6:00 PM your time today. Would you like a different date? Basketball110^Talk 19:32, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

Cool! Great job. Basketball110^Talk 22:36, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

Yes... what you should've done is used a template for the users talk pages, because you forgot to change the date and add after "Written by:". I fixed them on that page, but since you didn't use templates, it doesn't get changed on the users' talk pages. Basketball110^Talk 22:39, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

It's your choice. You can, but I think everybody knows what you mean, and who you are. Basketball110^Talk 22:42, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

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WikiProject Phoenix Suns Newsletter - April 14, 2008

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Reply:Huggle

I had to wait a day or two before gurch sent it to me, although I have never downloaded it. - DiligentTerrier (and friends) 16:29, 14 April 2008 (UTC)

User_talk:Pedro#Neutrality

I commented on your question here. dihydrogen monoxide (H₂O) 10:07, 15 April 2008 (UTC)

Thanks so much, and a quick question

It was lovely to see a 'hello' and cookies. I wondered if there was some sort of community out there noticing the odd noodlings of newbies.

While I've got you, I'd like to ask, am I adding external links correctly? I added an external link to this page: http://wiki.riteme.site/wiki/Paul_K._Van_Riper#Views_on_the_Iraq_War and I got a very nice superscript 1 and an icon and a working link. But nothing got added to the list of "external links" at the bottom of the page. Sherrold (talk) 04:26, 16 April 2008 (UTC)

Welcome to the FA-Team

I'm glad you've joined. The team is still quite busy with its first mission, but we should be moving on to a new mission soon. Geometry guy 18:43, 17 April 2008 (UTC)

Adoption

Thanks! Hopefully this will be a successful experience Udonknome (talk) 02:33, 18 April 2008 (UTC)

The Point-One Cabal

If you haven't already any allegiance with any other cabals, you might want to check out my newly-formed cabal. 21655 ^{ωhατ δo γoυ ωαητ?} 19:44, 18 April 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for joining, and welcome! 21655 ^{ωhατ δo γoυ ωαητ?} 21:11, 18 April 2008 (UTC)

Please consider taking the AGF Challenge

I would like to invite you to consider taking part in the AGF Challenge which has been proposed for use in the RfA process [7] by User: Kim Bruning. You can answer in multiple choice format, or using essay answers, or anonymously. You can of course skip any parts of the Challenge you find objectionable or inadvisable.--Filll (talk) 20:56, 18 April 2008 (UTC)

RE:User name

Luis Gonzalez inspired the "Gonzo" part, I am a huge "fan" of his, and I graduated in "2007." Thus we have Gonzo fan2007. I personally like it ;-) « Gonzo fan2007 (talk ♦ contribs) 02:43, 19 April 2008 (UTC)

Yep, it really wasn't on purpose or anything I had used before. I just used it and it worked so I stuck with it! :-) « Gonzo fan2007 (talk ♦ contribs) 03:38, 19 April 2008 (UTC)

Expelled

This is an encyclopedia, thats a thing for storing knowledge. ID is the exact opposite of that being a lie designed to promote (christian) creationism. Thats the "opinion" of every expert in evolution not mine. ^{(Hypnosadist)} 22:00, 19 April 2008 (UTC)

Any time, RC. Nightscream (talk) 00:59, 20 April 2008 (UTC)

---G.T.N. (talk) 00:17, 2 May 2008 (UTC)== Philosophy ==

I've decided to stop talking with Filll, as it is just provoking him and won't do any good. But if you feel you must, I'm not gonna let you get the worst of this debate. Here's a few points: 1. Don't let him get on this whole preacher-told-you thing, I'm thinking you're not so stupid that all you know about philosophy/Christianity/creationism is what your preacher told you. 2. We disagree with the dating methods darwinists use in the first place, so ask him for non-c14-dating evidence (such as historical sequence-of events) if he wants to prove Hammurabi was older. 3. We don't have a problem with other similiar moralities, we see that as proof that there is one ultimate morality, something he has denied by saying that morality changes, but then he said how a lot of them are so similiar. 4. We think ours is oldest (although not in its fully revealed form), so other similiar religions ultimately have the same origin. 5. We disagree with his evolutionist ideas on a scientific basis, so don't let him try and say "science says this" unless he gives you scientific data that can lead to no other conclusion. 6. If we're all just products of evolution, how can we rely on our "rational" minds? 7. How is evolution not random? There is nothing behind to order it? 8. The human mind is unique in the first place. A mere advanced computer doesn't really recognize or contemplate itself as separate from anything. That's a leap evolution can't explain. 9. How did life start in the first place? Evolution can't account for that. 10. Don't say anything like "the Bible says so," or "everyone knows that." But my best advice is to just leave him alone. None of this is really going to change his mind or make him stop. In fact, it will probably just keep him like this for a much longer time. Once they get like this there's no stopping them by human means. Just let it die, and maybe something will happen to make him change his mind. If not, oh well. It's out of our hands. Besides, as long as we sit and argue, editing's not getting done. Well that's my long-winded advice on that. Hope everything goes well, and I'm praying for ya'll.---G.T.N. (talk) 15:30, 20 April 2008 (UTC)

Well he archived it. Glad that's over. ---G.T.N. (talk) 22:06, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

Finally got around to replying! Don't let something like that push you into retirement, it's not worth it. Besides, the guy's talkin' about it himself. By the way, I've been watching your blog, but I'm not going to get in too deep until someone else says something worth refuting. What happened to the vote? I was interested in that. ---G.T.N. (talk) 00:00, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks. As for Filll getting on, I doubt it. He's probably gonna stay away unless it directly involves him, which I'm not sure is something I want right off the bat. He likes to jump from issue to issue and gets offended easier than I'm used (though I am a little agressive), so it would be nice to start with people who are a little more focused. I'll be watchin' for posts.

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My review

Does 'semper fi' have anything to do with 'pick away'... per chance? Basketball110 03:46, 23 April 2008 (UTC)

editing pages

Is it OK to leave changes with VGChartz as a Ref.? —Preceding unsigned comment added by JNESS22 (talk • contribs) 21:19, 23 April 2008 (UTC)

Why do I want to debate you?

I have already. I have not seen any interesting counter arguments. There are others who do this at many other websites. I do not want to waste more time on this sort of silly and vain pursuit.--Filll (talk) 15:31, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

Sorry about the blank e-mails

I was trying to send you something, but Hotmail has gone wonky and keeps blanking my messages. I did type in the text box! Heh. To answer your question, not quite yet. Enigma ^message 16:51, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

It's not important anyway. Don't worry about it. By the way, just noticed your new signature. Nice. Enigma ^message 17:01, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

WikiProject Homeschooling Newsletter

You think you can take over writing the WikiProject homeschooling newsletter? - DiligentTerrier (and friends) 21:11, 26 April 2008 (UTC)

Also, I would like to deliver the newsletters for the other baseball groups (Chiefs, Cavaliers) if this is OK with you. Just let me know when the are ready. Thanks! - DiligentTerrier (and friends) 21:23, 26 April 2008 (UTC)

NFL Draft

I don't think McFadden will be too much of a problem if we stock up on defensive players like Dorsey and Flowers. We're definitely the story of the day for the Draft. Much excitement here in KC. This is the first day of our championship reign! conman33 (. . .talk) 23:01, 26 April 2008 (UTC)

I think now that we'll get some o-linemen in there, Brodie Croyle and Dwayne Bowe are going to give other teams' coaches nightmares. This team is definitely going in the right direction. conman33 (. . .talk) 23:08, 26 April 2008 (UTC)

Joe Flacco

Can you re-add the category of Baltimore Ravens players, because if you look at the actual Baltimore Ravens players category he is not there, I would do it myself but I would most likely be blocked--Yankees10 19:57, 27 April 2008 (UTC)

Yeah but its not in the actual Category:Baltimore Ravens players, if you check--Yankees10 20:01, 27 April 2008 (UTC)

Flacco/"Look"

Without sounding too cocky, I know I was right. The whole thing got way out of hand, and I'm trying to wash my hands of it. It's best for me to not stick my nose where it's clearly not welcome. Thanks, though. Tromboneguy0186 (talk) 20:10, 27 April 2008 (UTC)

You really want to know? I stubbornly ran into the exact same issue a few weeks ago with the article Chris Benoit. I repeatedly wanted to add Category:Murderers of children, but that's a parent category to Category:Parents who killed their children, so it wasn't necessary. Tromboneguy0186 (talk) 20:17, 27 April 2008 (UTC)

Hi!

Well, I'm doing fine. I usually tend to work on music and sport articles, at times also biographies. Pretty much, my main works goes into pointless stuff. Something I'd like to improve is my editing skills: I usually tend to take at least 3-4 edits for things that others may do in 1. Oh, another thing I like doing is voting for Afd (it's so much easier to remove than create :) ). I'm heading there now! Udonknome (talk) 20:25, 27 April 2008 (UTC)

Chiefs blog

I'd like to, but I'm actually really busy with stuff most of the time. My college finals are this week, and once the school year is over, I'll be working full time. Maybe I can contribute every once in a while, but not a lot. Thanks for the offer! conman33 (. . .talk) 00:00, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Re: Retirement

Did you read User:Basketball110/Retirement? Basketball110 ^{My story}/_{Tell me yours} 23:47, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Yeah. Who knows... it may be like Michael Jordan (as if I need to provide a link)... maybe I'll be back. Basketball110 ^{My story}/_{Tell me yours} 23:49, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

I can't... I don't have the email enabled. Basketball110 ^{My story}/_{Tell me yours} 23:54, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Thank you from Horologium

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Yes, I am aware of WP:HELP, that's where I'd like to link to this page. The problem with WP:HELP, is that new editors don't want to navigate through a bunch of pages to find something, and the Help Desk usually takes a while to answer a question (the Reference Desk is even worse). The point of this list is to be able to find some one quickly who is editing at the present time to allow for faster communication so the new editors don't get frustrated and give up and leave. Useight (talk) 02:51, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

ANI Discussion

While it's not about you, it's about your blocked adoptee. I thought you might want to be aware: Wikipedia:Ani#User:ElisaEXPLOSiON. Toddst1 (talk) 16:27, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

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Delivered by Basketball110 ^{My story}/_{Tell me yours} at 22:14, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

Once, I do believe, you offered co-nominate of my adminship. Check this out. Out of a sandbox... hmmm... sure. :) Anyway, how do you like the newsletters' new "bite"? Basketball110 ^{My story}/_{Tell me yours} 02:45, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

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Still learning

Well, I am still learning. Sorry about the Youtube thing, didn't know it was an issue. Won't do it again.72.0.36.36 (talk) 04:43, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

Homeschooling newsletter

Do you want to write the homeschooling newsletter? - DiligentTerrier (and friends) 19:06, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

re: removal of category from Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed

Greetings RC-0722! I noted that you removed a category from this article, and upon checking the talk Page, found that there is no consensus as discussion is continuing, despite the presence of what appears to be third party sources in supporting this category.

Please do not remove this category until a consensus has been reached. Such deletions could be at least an attempt to push a POV, or could also be considered an attempt to vandalize.

Best of luck and happy editing! LonelyBeacon (talk) 20:42, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

Two things:

1. I said the removal of the category, may be POV pushing .... I'm not accusing you or anyone of anything. However, deleting before there is consensus could be interpreted that way.

2. I think there is already a topic started on this ....at least I was reading a topic that seemed to be still in the middle of discussion. LonelyBeacon (talk) 01:01, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

Mediation Case

A mediation case has been started on a topic you had commented on. Please see Wikipedia:Mediation Cabal/Cases/2008-05-05 Tyrell Johnson (American football) for more discussion on this subject. 67.137.0.28 (talk) 00:09, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Sorry

Sorry about my edit to Texas, I was trying to fix vandalism. Samurai Cerberus (talk) 00:47, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Comment

Hi RC -- I don't know how carefully you read my last comment, or if I'm misreading yours; I just want to clarify you saw I was agreeing with you? My comment was also a response to Filll. You might want to clarify who you were responding to. Regards, Mackan79 (talk) 02:44, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Blocked?

Howdy, my adopter. Not sure why blocked is crucial but will go along with anything you suggest. I will accept co-adoption from Diligent Terrier, as long as that's OK with you.--BudgieBirdChan0211 (talk) 17:37, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

If you have any more adoptees that need adopting, I am willing to take some of them in. Basketball110 ^{My story}/_{Tell me yours} 23:12, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Aloha, RC

I was wondering if you would just consider leaving Filll alone for awhile. The pointless back-and-forth accomplishes nothing, and only leads to further animosity. For the encyclopedia to flourish, we need a community that can respect each other and work colloratively. It does not matter who is right or wrong. Fighting like that does not help foster that sort of environment. Mahalo, RC. --Ali'i 16:35, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

E kala mai (Sorry), RC. Mahalo is the Hawaiian language word for thank you. And mahalo nui loa (thank you very much) for deciding to drop your dispute! --Ali'i 16:48, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

I hope...

I hope I didn't seem to imply that you were. -GTBacchus^(talk) 03:09, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

Burner0718

Hello, long time no talk. How's burner? Is he going to come editing activly any time soon? Oh, and he said he's in high school, not college. -- RyRy5 (talk ♠ Review) 04:12, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

That's good to hear. BTW, do you mind reviewing me? Just click "Review" in my signature. Just be honest of what you say.--RyRy5 (talk ♠ Review) 04:18, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

That was short, but thanks. I'll try to noy misuse it again.--RyRy5 (talk ♠ Review) 04:25, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

Adoption and blocking

Hi. Diligent Terrier has co-adopted me. Q for you: what is the conceptual relationship between adoption and being blocked? --BudgieBirdChan0211 (talk) 15:20, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

List of Atlanta Falcons head coaches

Thanks for the fixes. Do you have any comments on the FLC? Thanks, « Milk's Favorite Cookie ^{( talk / contribs)} 19:47, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

Per the comment on the FLC: is because of TRM's suggestion above. « Milk's Favorite Cookie ^{( talk / contribs)} 19:59, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

What affilliation?

RC, I understand the part about attacking someone on the basis of their affiliations constitutes a personal attack; I've seen that before. But I am not sure how that applies to this situation; could you clarify? And while you expressed a desire to end this discussion, it would seem to me that you would not want to leave me lost and confused, which I most certainly am now. It appears that you are saying that I attacked DT based upon her affiliations. Which affiliation, and where? I appreciate your guidance in this matter. Unschool (talk) 15:53, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

E-mail

Received, and I will action this for you, however it will be mid afternoon tomorrow Wikipedia time before I can review properly. Pedro :  Chat  19:07, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Baseball uniform

I noticed you editing it quite a lot now. Do you mind helping me with the lead? I need one more paragragh so that I can get it closer to GAN..--RyRy5 (talk ♠ Review) 00:11, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Adoption

Thank you, RC, I now see a litle more through the confusion. Appreciate your forthrightness.--BudgieBirdChan0211 (talk) 01:12, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

My RfA

Hi RC; I wanted to say thank you for supporting my request for adminship, which passed with 100 supports, 0 opposes and 1 neutral. I wanted to get round everybody individually, even though it's considered by some to be spam (which... I suppose it is! but anyway. :)). It means a lot to me that the community has placed its trust in my ability to use the extra buttons, and I only hope I can live up to its expectations. If you need anything, or notice something that bothers you, don't hesitate to let me know. Thanks again, PeterSymonds | talk 22:16, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

Introduction to genetics

Hi there, I've been doing some work on this article, could you take another look at it and the AfD discussion? Thanks. Tim Vickers (talk) 17:43, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

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Hello, RC-0722. You have new messages at Diligent Terrier's talk page.
You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template.

"Ignorant?"

Um, I found this, and I am interested in reading those comments. Could you give me diffs or location in a talk page archive? Basketball110 ^{My story}/_{Tell me yours} 01:24, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

Well, I've finished reading most everything in that section. It was very interesting, and I wish I knew that that was going on at the time, because I would have had quite a many things to say to both of you. Cheers, Basketball110 ^{My story}/_{Tell me yours} 02:44, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

You want the comments I've got for you??? Well here you go... (I hope you don't need the following warning) --

VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED:

• Well, first, I think you should know that I am and explicit, very strong atheist; my type is very rare and abnormal for a human being.
  • Regarding the fish that swims in the others' mouth: that, I think, is a passive trait, something learned/passed down as an instict from the parents. Cooperation is also what some members of species do, but (here comes the abnormal human part) humans do this accesively, and are very unnatural.
  • Regarding one of the userboxes I noticed you had about evolution: I made one as well in your honor (User:Basketball110/Brainwash, and I named it brainwash for a reason). Evolution is no doubt happening all around us. So are mutations. I don't want to engage in a full-scale debate like you did with Filll, but I would like to ask... am I not correct?
  • Regarding your comment on "burgandy": language it self is evolving, as are living things. This is demonstrated in a childs game of "telephone" where one person whispers a word in the other, and it gets passed around many people. The people, to me, symbolize centuries, and the word as a certain species. Evolution has been proved.
  • Regarding amino acids: people (the most unnormal and retarded species ever) create weird things that destroy everything we touch. We are not smart, but good with our hands. Just because (don't take me for a sockpuppet of Filll, escpecially when I say "just because") some human created something doesn't necessarily mean that an "intelligent" being created life.

I guess that's all I have to say at this time. If you are going to reply, please do it here, and added the talkback template to my page. Thanks! Basketball110 ^{My story}/_{Tell me yours} 03:02, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

Well, I would like to address mutations/evolution first. The thing about mutations is that it is really a loss of information. Next, yes I would probably agree that some languages are evolving. But, as you said, I do not wish to get into another discussion like this at this moment. This is all I can think of for the moment, as it's past midnight and I'm tired, but if you reply then I'll probably respond in the morning. RC-0722 ^247.5/1 04:36, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

All I've got to lay on the table is the following statement;

In the adventure that many call life, one will meet many. Some of these will be like him, some will not. One must learn how to deal with the differences between he and the other. This is what makes people inferior to others: not intelligence, not race, not religion.

Basketball110 ^{My story}/_{Tell me yours} 04:57, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

Correct. RC-0722 ^247.5/1 18:14, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

Just saw you on Recent Changes commenting on the Expelled talk page. Did you hear about Betacommand getting blocked (attempting to change the subject)? - DiligentTerrier (and friends) 20:04, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

Won't work RC-0722 ^247.5/1 20:13, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

If I may... what won't work: blocking Betacommand, or changing the subject? Basketball110 ^{My story}/_{Tell me yours} 20:18, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

Changing the subject. - DiligentTerrier (and friends) 20:20, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

User talk:Canuck85

I think your last edit got messed up.  :) Corvus cornix_talk 21:57, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

Easy, my man

Keep WP:COOL - where have you been accused of trolling? Pedro :  Chat  20:31, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

Re:Baseball uniform

Not at the moment, no. Maybe reading some other articles and seeing how they did their lead will get that lightbulb in your noggin to light up. :) I'll try to think of some myself in the meantime.--RyRy5 (talk ♠ wikify) 02:04, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Looks good. But I don't think one sentence is enough really. Maybe a few refs would help. I can't help right now. I'm currently posting an incident at the WP:ANI. I guess you can join soon if you like. It should be up in about 2 minutes.--RyRy5 (talk ♠ wikify) 02:53, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Look at the bottom of WP:ANI.--RyRy5 (talk ♠ wikify) 02:58, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

It's okay. We still need to add some refs. I currently can't help out with ref searching right now. A little busy.--RyRy5 (talk ♠ wikify) 23:45, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks. I appreciate you and User:Baseball Bugs helping out the article. I'm currently aiming to get it to GA. I think there is something called a peer review we should try before the GAN. Before GAN, I know we have to expand the lead, expand the article itself, and many more reliable sources/refs.--RyRy5 (talk ♠ wikify) 23:49, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

External links

I saw some of your EL edits to Damon Huard and Tyler Thigpen and I wanted to let you know about Template:Footballstats. With this, you can add links to profiles and stuff on sites like ESPN a lot more easily. This is already in use at Peyton Manning#External links. You can add as many or as few as you'd like, but it's a nice way of linking multiple sites without having to write them all out in a player's EL section.►Chris Nelson^Holla! 00:22, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the tips. RC-0722 ^247.5/1 03:43, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

Hey, I forgot to tell you that with ESPN links, you can't use the # from the "statid" link. It has to be the "playerid" link. Like in Aaron Rodgers' case, if you use the code 7200, it won't work. You have to use the code from the link that contains "playerid" in it, which in Rodgers' case is 8439 as seen here. I don't know why ESPN.com uses different codes for these, but they do. So when linking these make sure the link says "playerid" in it to make sure you have the right code. Also if you could, check to see if some of the ones you've done so far are working, and if not replace them with the right code.►Chris Nelson^Holla! 19:16, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the tip, and I'll check the one's I've done for mistakes. RC-0722 ^361.0/1 19:20, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

Basically, if you google a guy and find his statid link first, just go to that link and then click something else. For instance, if you google Aaron Rodgers you find his statID link. But if you go to it and click the "Stats" tab, you'll get his playerID link. It's just ESPN's fault for not using the same code all the time. It's a stupid system of theirs.►Chris Nelson^Holla! 19:34, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

Re: Question

Recently deleted. Sorry! 21655 ^{ταλκ/01ҁ} 00:36, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

WP:LAA updated

Hello. Since you are part of WP:LAA, you are recieving this message. I gave WP:LAA a new page design, formatting, and more. The project now has it's own request page. Feel free to request there. I also updated our to-do list. I hope you continue to be an active contributer to our project. Please add your opinion on our new revamp of our project at our discussion page. Thank you, from the founder, RyRy5 (talk) 03:22, 25 May 2008 (UTC)