User talk:Basketball110/Archive 5

Nice box

I'll add that one soon :-) — BQZip01 — ^talk 04:40, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

Yes, I have been to Romania. Been to North Korea too. — BQZip01 — ^talk 19:10, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

Budapest. — BQZip01 — ^talk 19:10, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

Yes..<insert sheepish grin here> I blame the US educational system for my lack of geographical skills...(not my lack of ability to note which place I actually flew through...) — BQZip01 — ^talk 19:16, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

IPU

Thanks a lot for the barnstar! :) Regarding the Flying Spaghetti Monster, I believe in Him too, but the IPU appeals to me more. And the flying teapot too. Midorihana^~iidesune? 05:57, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

Re: Moving

More like "Cross State." - Milk's Favorite Cookie 12:45, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

WP:GM

I'm still there. And thanks for the other comment. :) Regards, Rudget. 14:58, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

:D Seems good to me. Where are you going to put it? Rudget. 18:10, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

BS

Why thanks. *blush* I shall wear it with pride.

Well...and with my dinner jacket. --User:AlbertHerring ^{Io son l'orecchio e tu la bocca: parla!} 18:24, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

Is that to the left or the right of my Medal of Honor cutout? --User:AlbertHerring ^{Io son l'orecchio e tu la bocca: parla!} 18:27, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

Sweet! Honor and glory, here I come!--User:AlbertHerring ^{Io son l'orecchio e tu la bocca: parla!} 18:30, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

Yeah, I caught that right when you did.

..actually, it's part of my dastardly plan to drive up edit counts everywhere, thereby...something. I don't know what, yet. --User:AlbertHerring ^{Io son l'orecchio e tu la bocca: parla!} 18:37, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

If I could remember where they were, I'd go through and try and fix them. I just go through a list so quickly that I forget and lose track of myself. --User:AlbertHerring ^{Io son l'orecchio e tu la bocca: parla!} 18:43, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

No, I mean if I could remember which were the pages on which I screwed up - it was only the first couple of batches, and I fixed it all after that. --User:AlbertHerring ^{Io son l'orecchio e tu la bocca: parla!} 18:45, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

That's the thing - I didn't, really. I just grab handfuls of them pretty much at random and create the articles for them. I figure it doesn't make too much difference as long as they get created. --User:AlbertHerring ^{Io son l'orecchio e tu la bocca: parla!} 18:48, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

That's what I'm thinking - I'm with Blofeld when he says that as long as the article is there, that's a good beginning. --User:AlbertHerring ^{Io son l'orecchio e tu la bocca: parla!} 18:50, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

Not really - I'm not sure I've got the knack for it, and I don't think I have the time right now. --User:AlbertHerring ^{Io son l'orecchio e tu la bocca: parla!} 18:58, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

Why thank you. Perhaps I'll take you up on it sometime. --User:AlbertHerring ^{Io son l'orecchio e tu la bocca: parla!} 19:00, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

France

Thanks, I'm pleased that my work is OK. There's a good progress in French communes. And we are close to the Municipal elections... So many mayors will change... — M-le-mot-dit (T) 18:36, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

Good. My intention was to add the {{WikiProject France|class=stub}} in the future, but I'd prefer to look for coordinates and geo data, you're very helpful doing this. — M-le-mot-dit (T) 18:43, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

Cats

Thanks. I have one other cat but she doesn't stay still long enough for me to take a picture. --Chetblong^{T C} 18:46, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

Invitation

Please accept this invite to join the Cavaliers WikiProject, a WikiProject dedicated to improving all articles associated with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Simply click here to accept!

RC-0722 ^communicator/_kills 20:03, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

Thanks! RC-0722 ^communicator/_kills 20:10, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

re:Cavs project

Thanks, glad you joined. Burner0718 ^JibbaJabba! 20:46, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

There might be but I don't know. I'm thinking about starting a Suns Wikiproject too. I'll let you know when I start it. Burner0718 ^JibbaJabba! 21:40, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

Please accept this invite to join the Suns WikiProject, a WikiProject dedicated to improving all articles associated with the Phoenix Suns. Simply click here to accept!

I decided. lol. Burner0718 ^JibbaJabba! 22:34, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I found your Hidden page!!!!! Fattyjwoods ^{(Push my button)} 00:23, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

Thanks

Thanks, its so nice to get a barnstar for being stupid - J.Naven 15:46, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

Barnstar

Thanks for the barnstar. RC-0722 ^communicator/_kills 16:45, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

Yeah, That something I do alot (humiliate myself). RC-0722 ^communicator/_kills 16:47, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

No I have not. Do they run around the court in kilts? Seriously though, I think I'll join. RC-0722 ^communicator/_kills 16:51, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

Hey, where's the list of members? It's not where it says it is. RC-0722 ^communicator/_kills 16:55, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

Oh, OK. Thanks. RC-0722 ^communicator/_kills 16:56, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

Kazamm

Admin powers? Hmm, off the top of my head we can grant rollbacker status to other users, delete pages, protect them, block and unblock users, and that's it I think. In terms of position-related abilities, we enforce ArbCom decisions if necessary and also mediate disputes that pop up.

Now, templates: it depends on the type of template you are trying to create. If a similar type already exists, I'd suggest copying the source code and playing with that. If you want to create something totally new, that may be a bit trickier (but I'm sure you're up to it). Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP!☺} 17:15, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

The admin undo option; basically the software forces a page to go back one revision. It is similar to regular undo, but easier on the servers and a lot faster (faster than Twinkle, too). Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP!☺} 17:18, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

To get a little more techinal about it, it reverts all edits made by the last user to a page. Even if the user made ten edits, clicking rollback reverts them all, or it could just revert one. It is the fastest way to revert vandalsim. You can read more about it at Wikipedia:Rollback feature. Maximillion Pegasus (talk) 17:46, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

Your welcome. Cheers. Maximillion Pegasus (talk) 17:51, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

Report 'em to WP:AIV, which is staffed by multiple admins at a time. Also, about {{block}}, I doubt it actually worked, as users don't have the power to actually block; also, the template is just a template, so it wouldn't have any effect. Probably a coincidence that he stopped. Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP!☺} 17:23, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

I don't really think we have any... WP:SIG only has recommendations, no real restrictions. I'd say guidelines are more community-imposed; nobody wants to see a gigantic, flashing signature, so if you have one of those people will complain to you. Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP!☺} 17:48, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

Is there consensus to move the article? Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP!☺} 17:50, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

Speaking from experience, never do anything big without consensus; WP:BOLD applies only so far. Undiscussed moves are very disliked by most people, because the repercussions of a bad move can be tedious to clean up. I'd suggest talking about it on the talk page. Also, in the future, if you can't get in touch with me feel free to use Wikipedia:Requested moves. Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP!☺} 17:53, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

You add categories to them. :) Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP!☺} 18:00, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

Mostly the album, but sure, the song's ok too. Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP!☺} 18:05, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

Didn't seem notable; however, if there are sources lying around that may be fixable. Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP!☺} 18:09, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

If you've got some sources on their discoveries, theories, etc. (some coming from news articles) then that would be great! Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP!☺} 18:12, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

If there is significant assertion of notability and the article doesn't sound like a hoax, don't speedy, though you may still consider prod or AfD; if there is no assertion of notability, speedy it. Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP!☺} 18:20, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

Needs more sources, frankly. And a bit more substance. However, it looks like it could be a pretty good stub. Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP!☺} 18:33, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

It still seems a bit too bare; try working on it for a bit more, I'd say. There must be some sources lying around; if there aren't, I think it'll be nominated for deletion. Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP!☺} 18:55, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

Well, you're progressing quickly; when you've got a good handle on policies and stuff like that. I'm still watching you, don't worry, and Maximillion. ;) Keep it up! Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP!☺} 18:59, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

• while choking Basketball110* You just click a button and specify a reason and it is done. :) The software makes it really easy. Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP!☺} 19:26, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

The pears used their powers. Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP!☺} 21:34, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

If you've got something to say about a user but don't want to oppose or support, you go neutral. It doesn't actually help the straight vote, but it helps consensus. If you're Gurch, you go neutral to avoid being rude by not showing up at all. Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP!☺} 22:20, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

If you think it should be deleted, WP:PROD or WP:AFD it. If you can improve it further, do that instead. Whichever option works, though the latter is preferable. Cheers, Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP!☺} 22:33, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

Yup, we can edit every page. And I saw the AfD, I'll comment later. Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP!☺} 01:22, 25 February 2008 (UTC)

Uhm... probably not welcoming a user at all, though that's not a noticeable bite. Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP!☺} 02:17, 25 February 2008 (UTC)

Gently tell them the policies behind your decision to speedy, make sure to tell them that they can recreate if they find sources, and make it clear that it isn't personal, just that's how Wikipedia works. And of course invite them to talk to you on your talk page. Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP!☺} 02:55, 25 February 2008 (UTC)

Yup, renovating my userspaces. Trying to make everything look better. Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP!☺} 03:03, 25 February 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the compliment! And I'm not quite sure when I adopted you; hmm. December? Sounds right-ish... :S Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP!☺} 03:45, 25 February 2008 (UTC)

Aw, I'm choked with tears! Ha, ha... */horrible pun* Anyway, could I ask for some advice? What do you think I could improve about my userpages? Many thanks in advance, Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP!☺} 04:31, 25 February 2008 (UTC)

I have a bunch of new icons I want to use... maybe I can use them there? Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP!☺} 04:44, 25 February 2008 (UTC)

Any user can suggest recall, but an admin doesn't have to consider it unless the community supports the request. Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP!☺} 02:20, 26 February 2008 (UTC)

That I don't know, because I myself don't know everything. :) Though the glaring issue is that you haven't asked me the secret to the universe. :D Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP!☺} 01:22, 27 February 2008 (UTC)

The Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything is... <internet connection failed, information dropped> could probably make you rich! Anyway, I should stop winding on. Cheers, Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP!☺} 02:15, 27 February 2008 (UTC)

I've seen him around, yeah. He probably hasn't left indefinitely; I think he'll be back soon. Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP!☺} 15:51, 27 February 2008 (UTC)

Speedy deletion of Texas Society of Microscopy

A tag has been placed on Texas Society of Microscopy requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section A7 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the article appears to be about a person or group of people, but it does not indicate how or why the subject is notable: that is, why an article about that subject should be included in an encyclopedia. Under the criteria for speedy deletion, articles that do not indicate the subject's importance or significance may be deleted at any time. Please see the guidelines for what is generally accepted as notable, as well as our subject-specific notability guideline for biographies.

If you think that this notice was placed here in error, you may contest the deletion by adding {{hangon}} to the top of the page (just below the existing speedy deletion or "db" tag), coupled with adding a note on the talk page explaining your position, but be aware that once tagged for speedy deletion, if the article meets the criterion it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the article that would would render it more in conformance with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. ukexpat (talk) 18:01, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

French communes

Ah I don't know as I do a lot of work across wikipedia. I've only been working so much on France because of the sheer content missing which I saw as a priority ♦Blofeld of SPECTRE♦ ^$1,000,000? 18:35, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

Rivers

The problem is not Wikiproject Romania. The problem is rivers in general. I was working in international aid in cases of emergencies, many related to water related disasters. This concerns not only Romania, but also other countries such as Kyrgyzstan, Bangladesh, several African countries a.s.o. In none of the countries where I had to provide help did I have reasonable information about where the disaster occured. You generally find out that a certain river has flooded some area, but it takes forever to find out where that river is - and sometimes you even find out that there are two or three rivers with the same name and that you sent the supplies to the wrong one. Time is important. For instance, I remember one occurence when I was working in Bangladesh. People had found refuge on a dyke surrounded by flood water. Wildlife, such as snakes, had obviously also gained high grounds. There were more people dying by snake-bites than of other diseases and we had to send the antidote shots as fast as possible. I had the medicine, I had the boats, I had the staff but I it took ages to find out where to send everything.

For me the issue is not to provide information to a scholar who sits at his desk and writes a book on a water related topic. It is also not to help a kid write an essay for school. If properly used this information can save lives. And it is not easily available - there is no site which copiles this information in a systematic way.

If I had a choice I would have started with Bangladesh. Unfortunately I can't read the Bengali alphabet. I started with Romania, because they recently had bad floods. But this should be done for all countries.

Thank you for asking.Afil (talk) 19:23, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

Taking into account the reasons presented before, the importance should be "high" because it has an immediate useful purpose. But while I have justified the reason, I am aware that, unfortunately, people in developing countries, have a tendency to forget natural disasters and to remember only when it strikes again. Afil (talk) 19:41, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

Thanks very much

I've been contributing since 2002 and I was starting to wonder if I'd ever get a barnstar what with all these people starting years after me and racking-up tens of thousands of edits. Thanks a lot man! It means a lot to me Tom (talk) 19:25, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

WP French Communes

I didn't realize it had lapsed. Sure - I think it would be helpful to get it going again. --User:AlbertHerring ^{Io son l'orecchio e tu la bocca: parla!} 20:39, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

Eep - forgot importance. I'd say "low" to "medium" on most of them - they're fairly small places. --20:40, 24 February 2008 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by AlbertHerring (talk • contribs)

Sure - I think a to-do list would be very useful. Most of these places, now they've been created, are going to need maps, photographs, expansion what have you. I think we're nearing the end of the pure "creation" phase.

And maybe make that "high" importance, as long as the project is focusing on the communes themselves. They are the reason for its existence, after all. --User:AlbertHerring ^{Io son l'orecchio e tu la bocca: parla!} 20:43, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

Yeah - I think that's the best way to do it, then. --User:AlbertHerring ^{Io son l'orecchio e tu la bocca: parla!} 20:47, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

That sounds about right to me.

You'll have to forgive me if I sound a bit iffy on certain aspects of it - I'm usually hanging around the fringes of WikiProjects; the one time I tried getting deeply involved in one it sort of died on the vine. So most of what I know about their setup comes from observing from the sidelines, as it were. --User:AlbertHerring ^{Io son l'orecchio e tu la bocca: parla!} 20:52, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

Wherever you lead, there shall I follow, O Fearless One. --User:AlbertHerring ^{Io son l'orecchio e tu la bocca: parla!} 20:57, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

Looks pretty good to me. --User:AlbertHerring ^{Io son l'orecchio e tu la bocca: parla!} 21:01, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

Right now, I think the easiest thing is going to be making sure each commune actually has an article - there can't be that many more to go. That'll take care of the lists of redlinks; after that, it should be an easy enough matter to go through and start filling stuff in. --User:AlbertHerring ^{Io son l'orecchio e tu la bocca: parla!} 21:05, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

I'm only here for another 45 minutes or so, but I'm going to try and knock a few more out before leaving. --User:AlbertHerring ^{Io son l'orecchio e tu la bocca: parla!} 21:07, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

OK, here goes - few more coming down the pipe. --User:AlbertHerring ^{Io son l'orecchio e tu la bocca: parla!} 21:18, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

Looks great - I'm working on Vendée a bit more right now. --User:AlbertHerring ^{Io son l'orecchio e tu la bocca: parla!} 21:25, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

A quick check reveals that apparently the Swiss municipalities don't have a talk-page box, either. Maybe I'll knock one together tonight, after dinner (probably around 7:00 or 8:00, then). And maybe we should make WP:French Communes a subpage of the WP:French Departments? --User:AlbertHerring ^{Io son l'orecchio e tu la bocca: parla!} 21:33, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

Live in VA, work in DC - right now it's 4:37 by my watch.

True, the departments are different - it's been a long day and I'm starting not to think straight. --User:AlbertHerring ^{Io son l'orecchio e tu la bocca: parla!} 21:37, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

OK - I have to go close up for the day, now. I'll be back on in about two-and-a-half to three hours, and will work on some templates and formatting then. --User:AlbertHerring ^{Io son l'orecchio e tu la bocca: parla!} 21:44, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

"Fooled" Award

I got the "Laughing (at you)" Award from you. The image on it doesn't fit the award's purpose. I think you should change it to Dunce cap.png, but it's all up to you. -- 224jeff6 ^TALK2ME 21:34, 24 February 2008 (UTC)
It doesn't work? I got it on an award from ComputerGuy890100. It should look like this: File:Dunce cap.png

Re Nader

Yup! lol --Justmeherenow (talk) —Preceding comment was added at 21:42, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

Five: (1st, though minimally, in '92; 2nd, '96; 3rd, 2000; 4th, 2004; and 5th now, of course, in 2008) --Justmeherenow (talk) 22:02, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

True. :^) --Justmeherenow (talk) 22:12, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

That's not very nice.

(--Hazillow (talk) 23:03, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

Yes, I know you were kidding

I'm just bored watching the slow debate on the article I proposed for deletion recently. --Hazillow (talk) 23:10, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

Follow this. If you have tried and still can't figure it out, I can do it for you or clarify whatever is confusing you.--Hazillow (talk) 23:18, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

You got it. You may want to add it to whatever WikiProject it fell under's deletion page. But it isn't necessary.--Hazillow (talk) 23:38, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

Thanks!--Hazillow (talk) 00:02, 25 February 2008 (UTC)

Biographies

I founded Wikipedia:WikiProject Actors and Filmmakers. ♦Blofeld of SPECTRE♦ ^$1,000,000? 00:47, 25 February 2008 (UTC)

The project covers all biographies on all world actors, directors, cinematographers, screenwriters, producers. score composers etc across the world. Anything from Tom Cruise or Steven Spielberg to Loto (actor) (Cambodian dwarf actor). Big responsibility huh? Have a read of an article I wrote Abbas Kiarostami -an FA. I generally don't have the time to write a full article when so much needs doing with stub building etc ♦Blofeld of SPECTRE♦ ^$1,000,000? 00:58, 25 February 2008 (UTC)

I archive my talk page at the end of each month. ♦Blofeld of SPECTRE♦ ^$1,000,000? 00:55, 25 February 2008 (UTC)

Reply

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Denied CSD for List of Minor Characters from My Gym Partner's a Monkey

While I am not referring to the merits of this article, I removed the speedy deletion tag in accordance with "the injunction". See Template:FICTWARN for details. Thanks, Jerry talk ¤ count/logs 04:40, 25 February 2008 (UTC)

User page

Could you tell me what you think of my user page and give me some suggestions? Maximillion Pegasus (talk) 03:14, 26 February 2008 (UTC)

Thanks. I might be able to get to that, sometime. I might redo my user page, I am still not sure what I am going to do. Maximillion Pegasus (talk) 03:27, 26 February 2008 (UTC)

I would have to say a keep or merge. Maximillion Pegasus (talk) 23:53, 26 February 2008 (UTC)

Ok. Thanks for the info. By the way, is it time to take the wikibreak notification off your user and talk page yet? Maximillion Pegasus (talk) 23:48, 27 February 2008 (UTC)

You could add something at the end like, will be on Wikipedia around an hour each day, or something like that? Maximillion Pegasus (talk) 23:52, 27 February 2008 (UTC)

Do you mind if I try something with it? Maximillion Pegasus (talk) 00:00, 28 February 2008 (UTC)

I have seen him around. Is he leaving Wikipedia? Maximillion Pegasus (talk) 00:07, 28 February 2008 (UTC)

Hopefully he will come back. You can do other things to the Wikibreak template, I might come back later and put a picture in if you haven't already, if thats alright with you? Maximillion Pegasus (talk) 00:10, 28 February 2008 (UTC)

Ok, talk sometime. Cheers. Maximillion Pegasus (talk) 00:12, 28 February 2008 (UTC)

And I hope you feel better soon. Cheers. Maximillion Pegasus (talk) 00:13, 28 February 2008 (UTC)

Blofeld?????

Did he drop out just because of a little criticism? He was great. Do you know if he's coming back or not? Tell me when you get back.Mattkenn3 (talk) 02:16, 27 February 2008 (UTC)

Blof:(

I wish I knew my friend... Some editor had offended him and he decided to leave (apparently). I'm shocked. Shahid • ^Talk2me 05:31, 27 February 2008 (UTC)

Blofeld (again)

Your note was the first I'd heard about his leaving. I'm as much in the dark as you on this one. --User:AlbertHerring ^{Io son l'orecchio e tu la bocca: parla!} 07:12, 27 February 2008 (UTC)

Kyrgyzstan discussion from Wikipedia:WikiProject Council/Proposals

Description

This project would cover all articles relating to the Kyrgyz Republic located in Central Asia. The project would cover regional information, its history as a former soviet republic, and contemporary cultural/educational/institutional/etc. articles.

Interested Wikipedians (please add your name)

1. Mukk
2. Chris (talk) 08:59, 18 November 2007 (UTC)
3. Basketball110 21:52, 17 January 2008 (UTC)
4. --Uga Man (talk) UGA MAN FOR PRESIDENT 2008 04:47, 19 January 2008 (UTC)

Comments

Also check out Wikipedia:WikiProject Central Asia. Chris (talk) 09:02, 18 November 2007 (UTC)

• And particularly Wikipedia:WikiProject Central Asia/Kyrgyzstan work group.

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Blofeld

Blofeld was working on those articles about French towns when someone said a comment about one. They were still being worked on, but I guess this harsh comment upset him and he deleted his user page and I don't know if he's coming back or not.Mattkenn3 (talk) 22:46, 27 February 2008 (UTC)

Why

Why do they think that? Mattkenn3 (talk) 00:57, 28 February 2008 (UTC)

Re:Smile

Thanks! The COTM?   jj137 (talk) 01:38, 28 February 2008 (UTC)

Haven't really been working on it. Been sort of busy the past couple of days.   jj137 (talk) 01:41, 28 February 2008 (UTC)

French communes

It's slow going right now. I've had to switch over from my old computer, as we're getting FIOS set up in the next couple of days. I'll see what I can do about it either tomorrow or Friday, whenever the dust is settled. --User:AlbertHerring ^{Io son l'orecchio e tu la bocca: parla!} 02:24, 28 February 2008 (UTC)

For what it's worth, incidentally (and I probably shouldn't be letting on), a lot of the updating I've done has been from work, because the connection there has been so much better. *sigh* It's going to be so nice to finally get out of the dinosaur age and into something vaguely contemporary. --User:AlbertHerring ^{Io son l'orecchio e tu la bocca: parla!} 05:56, 28 February 2008 (UTC)

Support

Thank you for your interest in my campaign. You can support me by adding {{User:Uga Man/Userbox}} to your userpage. --Uga Man (talk) UGA MAN FOR PRESIDENT 2008 03:29, 28 February 2008 (UTC)

Thank you very much for your endorsement.--Uga Man (talk) UGA MAN FOR PRESIDENT 2008 03:57, 28 February 2008 (UTC)

Re: Hello

It happens I messed up spelling his last name - LOL. It's actually Justus Pfaue. (Whoops!) - Milk's Favorite Cookie 21:51, 28 February 2008 (UTC)

Oh. Really Bad. Needs some major expansion. - Milk's Favorite Cookie 23:51, 28 February 2008 (UTC)

Hmmm.... Check it out. But unless you are an expert, there is very little. I'm sure someone who knows all about him will come by... and... (you get the point) - Milk's Favorite Cookie 00:01, 29 February 2008 (UTC)

Thanks! - Milk's Favorite Cookie 00:04, 29 February 2008 (UTC)

Hmmm....

• A vandalism revert?
• Vandalizing an article?!?!?!? MUHAAAAAAAA!!! NO
• A major edit on a article.
• Creating an article.
• Blanking an article MUHAAAAAA!!! NO
• Adding content to a talk page.

That's all I can think of - sorry. Congrats on your 5,000th edit by the way! - Milk's Favorite Cookie 01:04, 29 February 2008 (UTC)

LOL. Thanks. I can say that creating an article would be a good idea. BUT NEVER (I doubt you ever will) MAKE A PAGE THAT this guy will not edit. :) - Milk's Favorite Cookie 01:09, 29 February 2008 (UTC)

No no no! He is actually a bot. He's a good guy :) He finds copyvio's and tag's them. (That's what I meant) - Milk's Favorite Cookie 01:16, 29 February 2008 (UTC)

Don't worry about it. I made the same mistakes a long time ago. - Milk's Favorite Cookie 01:22, 29 February 2008 (UTC)

LOL! Wow! Thanks for the smile! Eat this:

- Milk's Favorite Cookie has given you a cookie! Cookies promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by giving someone else a cookie, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Happy munching!

Spread the goodness of cookies by adding {{subst:Cookie}} to their talk page with a friendly message.

- Milk's Favorite Cookie 01:39, 29 February 2008 (UTC)

OK then! You might want to add {{inuse}} at the top of the page when you create the article. - Milk's Favorite Cookie 01:43, 29 February 2008 (UTC)

Kristopher Diamond

He'd actually been blocked three times before this most recent creation. I just indef-blocked him, given his total lack of constructive contributions and unwillingness to engage in discussion (which is exactly what I warned him I'd do after his last block). Sarcasticidealist (talk) 01:02, 29 February 2008 (UTC)

RE: Adoption

I'm assuming you're asking if I have room for adoptees, in which case yes, I do. :) Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP!☺} 01:03, 29 February 2008 (UTC)

Technically two, though you and Maximillion are both nearing the end. Wikidude57 hasn't been around for a while... Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP!☺} 01:09, 29 February 2008 (UTC)

I'll drop him a note, though if you'd like you can also help him out... it would be beneficial for both of you guys. :) Cheers, Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP!☺} 01:13, 29 February 2008 (UTC)

Nice! Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP!☺} 02:02, 29 February 2008 (UTC)

A year or so? Two years? I'm not even sure anymore. :) Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP!☺} 02:29, 29 February 2008 (UTC)

Basically, you get to test stuff out in them. Most users make their own sandboxes to work on articles in, before they create them in the mainspace; other users may experiment in sandboxes, using them to test new templates or such. And then there are new users who just mess around in sandboxes. Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP!☺} 00:07, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

{{filefolder}}, though the ones you have are more customized. Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP!☺} 00:33, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

Your Edits

I was looking over your edits, and they do look good. Did you ever want to become an admin? You would make a great one... soon. Try the following improvements: (Keep them as goals for March)

• Have perfect edit summary usage for March. (Try turning on the feauture in the 'My Preferences' Tab.
• Vote at least in 2-5 AFD's every day.

Other than that you are a great editor, and definitely a future admin! - Milk's Favorite Cookie 02:09, 29 February 2008 (UTC)

Sure! Also, thanks for reminding me. I'm pretty sure I mentioned that I would be moving. The thing is, I'm moving on the 15th. So we will have to delay the RFA date to around March 25th (ish) Hope that's fine with you! - Milk's Favorite Cookie 02:14, 29 February 2008 (UTC)

Oh. Uhh.... I don't know. I'll think of something. What date do you plan to start your South American vacation? - Milk's Favorite Cookie 02:37, 29 February 2008 (UTC)

Wimpy E Syndrome

Hey, can you please not delete Wimpy E Syndrome? I need it just up for a day or two to use for a class project. We're showing how Wikipedia cannot always be a reliable source since my nonsensical article is posted. Likewise, my english teacher is also my French teacher so we're using this crazy French term as an example.

Thanks.

Swamigrl (talk).

• Wikipedia isn't for class projects. The mere fact that your article is being deleted shows that your argument is at least partially incorrect. --Smashville^BONK! 03:22, 29 February 2008 (UTC)
  • She created a bogus article (with the collusion of her teacher) in order to make a point about how we don't screen out the hoaxes. --Orange Mike | Talk 03:41, 29 February 2008 (UTC)
    • Yup, she recreated it at least once after speedy deletion. --Orange Mike | Talk 03:57, 29 February 2008 (UTC)
      • We'll have to wait and see what happens after the block expires. --Orange Mike | Talk 04:12, 29 February 2008 (UTC)

Reply

Oh that's just rubbing salt into the wound now, isnt it :) Have a good one. Joelster (talk) 03:39, 29 February 2008 (UTC)

P.S. Cool logo thingy at the top. I love it! You wouldn't happen to know where I could get my hands on one of those???

User: Korpuskat

Has she been on Wikipedia, she hasn't responded to the original message I posted at her talk page. Just wondering. Happy editing, Midorihana^~iidesune? 06:48, 29 February 2008 (UTC)

WP: CELTICS

Nicely done!. You really deserve this:

		The True Celtic Barnstar
		For being an very active member of Wikiproject Boston Celtics, and always thinking of new ideas for the project, I - Milk's Favorite Cookie hereby award you The True Celtic Barnstar Congrats! - Milk's Favorite Cookie 00:02, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

LOL. No, you deserve the Barnstar. BTW, March begins tomorrow. You think you will make it with perfect edit summary usage? - Milk's Favorite Cookie 00:15, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

Trust me - if you get perfect edit summary usage - you will see your reward :) - Milk's Favorite Cookie 02:42, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

Lol. I'm still deciding, but keep the perfect ES usage going. Did you vote in 2-5 AFD's today? - Milk's Favorite Cookie 03:09, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

RE: My glowing orange bar

I hate to sound like a dick, but I don't really have to leave you a notice that I removed something that is against Wikipedia policy. I left an explanation as to why I removed it in my Edit summary. --Cheers, LAX 00:13, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

Exactly, that's what you would have done. IMO, I don't have to leave a notice if I am removing something that is against Wikipedia policy. --Cheers, LAX 00:21, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

Re:Hi!

Hi, thanks for telling me. Have you seen the Rfbs yet? Maximillion Pegasus (talk) 01:41, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

Your welcome. Standards for Rfbs are considerably higher than Rfas. Anyway, I will be away from my computer for a little bit, so talk later. Cheers. Maximillion Pegasus (talk) 01:51, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

Maybe a year after I become an administrator (if I become an administrator that is). Maximillion Pegasus (talk) 02:04, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

Would you co-nom? User:The Placebo Effect said he would nominate me some time back. (if he is still up to it when the time comes). Maximillion Pegasus (talk) 03:02, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

Thanks! Maximillion Pegasus (talk) 03:11, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

Your page...

I was just browsing your userpage (wink wink).. then I came across a weird link... :) Thisisborin9^{talk|contribs} 01:59, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

Barnstar

Hi Basketball, thanks so much for the barnstar - much appreciated. Best, Gwernol 02:08, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

Riana's RfB

Hi, Bball110! Your reasoning for your oppose of Riana's RfB is a little cryptic. Do you mind elaborating a bit on why you don't think she should be a bureaucrat? Thanks, Darkspots (talk) 02:32, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

Thank you for explaining your oppose rationale. Darkspots (talk) 02:42, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

P.S. You'll definitely want to follow the RfB, now. Darkspots (talk) 02:49, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

Well, I don't know what to say. I don't think there was anything to apologise for, on your side, so I didn't think I needed to accept an apology. I tend to think quite sparely and focus on focus on the matters 'on top', so to speak, rather than any underlying implications one's comments might contain. That's probably my fault. That said, I accept your apology as it is, and I offer you one for my rudeness (and I was rude, and I have no excuses for that). ~ Riana ⁂ 03:13, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

Hm, I don't think I can quite make excuses for other people's behaviour, I have a hard enough time making them for my own! :) Seriously, you acted as you thought best, and it might've been a little rude, but you were pissed off. That's fine. I got over it extremely quickly (bar the dig about the signature) and I think you should consider it to be in the past too. ~ Riana ⁂ 03:18, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

OK. Thanks for having a think about it. I really do appreciate your time. :) ~ Riana ⁂ 04:17, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

Levity

Yeah, I say keep the little banner. It really isn't harming anything. IMHO, anyone who can't take a joke on a user page should probably examine their priorities with Wikipedia. Making Wikipedia as dull as possible only drives away creativity. Who knows? maybe someone will come up with something else for the "new messages" banner? That would work better?!? Furthermore, as an example of something with a little more in-depth humor, check out this page and tell me if you would want this chemical in your city's water supply? Most people wouldn't...until they take the time to learn a little more about the chemical. Then they realize it isn't so bad. Tell me what you think. — BQZip01 — ^talk 02:45, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

Yeah. But do you know what hydric acid really is? —Preceding unsigned comment added by BQZip01 (talk • contribs) 02:52, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

Come find mine!

Hey Basketball110, COME FIND MY SECRET PAGE!!! I CREATED ONE!!! :) Thisisborin9^{talk|contribs} 03:05, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

	The Hidden Barnstar
	This user has found Thisisborin9's secret hidden sub page! Can you find it?

Hah, it was pretty lame... But you found it!

Reply

Yeah... we've still got a whole month. :)   jj137 (talk) 03:19, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

Sure, why not? - Milk's Favorite Cookie 03:20, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

We'll need a template. Basketball110 _{what famous people say} ♣ 03:22, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

What kind? I'm pretty good with making templates.   jj137 (talk) 03:24, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

A collaboration template (--- is the collaboration of the month for WP:CELTICS). Basketball110 _{what famous people say} ♣ 03:24, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

To use on the article's talk page, or for use on that COTM page?   jj137 (talk) 03:30, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

Article and project page (+ the collaboration subpage). Basketball110 _{what famous people say} ♣ 03:31, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

OK, and no, you don't have to. But I am a little in the dark on what exactly it will look like. If you give me an example or something I can get going.   jj137 (talk) 03:32, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

On the left, we will have our projects picture, of the Game Day. On the right, text explaining that "well this here ar-tick-ell is our co-labb-or-ation (I don't know why I'm doing that, maybe it's because I'm Texan or something) of the month for March". That was a weird message, but I think you get the point. Basketball110 _{what famous people say} ♣ 03:35, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

That's great! Keep it up! BTW, do you have the preference checked in the 'My Preferences" tab? - Milk's Favorite Cookie 03:50, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

the high iq site page

You marked my article for delition, if you do so then every site linked to on this page should also be immediately deleted. I added it ONLY because my site was mention in the article I pointed out. No rules were broken. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Rmestre (talk • contribs) 04:03, 1 March 2008 (UTC)