User talk:Chris G/Archives/2007/October

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Thanks, October! Thank you for voicing your opinion in my RfA, which passed today with a unanimous 79/0/0 tally. It feels great to be appreciated, and I will try my best to meet everyone's expectations. If you have any advice or tips, feel free to pass them along, as I am sure that I will need them! Cheers, hmwith talk 21:36, 1 October 2007 (UTC)

chris bot 2

I don't know why you archived the discussion we had, it definately wasn't closed... But, anyway

You may want to check out Category:Brisbane Broncos, very interesting, considering there are lot of FA articles, when there are none. SpecialWindler talk (currently offline) 21:52, 30 September 2007 (UTC)

Thanks, good work. I ask one question, why dosen't the bot work in other namespaces, such as talk. See here, which has a talk page, which should be "A" class but is given "Stub". SpecialWindler talk (currently offline) 05:35, 2 October 2007 (UTC)

YES, I love your bot. Real96 06:55, 2 October 2007 (UTC)

The statusbot, I mean. Real96 06:57, 2 October 2007 (UTC)

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Bot 3 (status bot clone)

just a thought - there ought to be a space between the time and (UTC). Also, as a matter of personal preference, I think that if you're going to put the date in in yyyy-mm-dd format that the time should follow, not precede. — Timotab ^{Timothy (not Tim dagnabbit!)} 08:32, 2 October 2007 (UTC)

Hey Chris, awesome job of getting a bot to fill in for StatusBot! User:StatusBot/Status/ArielGold/LastEdit‎; 04:32 . . (+5) . . User:Chris G Bot 3 (Talk | contribs) (Updating user's last edit (BOT EDIT)) Bot is working great! (And yeah I'd put a space between time and (UTC) too. Fixed! ^Ariel♥Gold 08:40, 2 October 2007 (UTC)

Why did it stop? SpecialWindler talk (currently offline) 09:58, 2 October 2007 (UTC)

continued discussion=

Someone interupted me above. The Bot (2) still obviously dosen't work. Talk:Karmichael Hunt is of "A" status not "FA" —Preceding unsigned comment added by SpecialWindler (talk • contribs) 19:24, 2 October 2007 (UTC)

Yes, sorry for signing. These little errors help you fix the bot, so I hope I'm not being a pest. SpecialWindler talk (currently offline) 09:55, 2 October 2007 (UTC)

The main reason, I ask about the "Talk" namespace is my wish to do categories such as Category:Unassessed rugby league articles, so that if they are assessed for one WikiProject but not another then it may show up (like here). This leads to another question - What does the bot do if there are two assessments like here. SpecialWindler talk (currently offline) 09:57, 2 October 2007 (UTC)

OK, thanks. That leads me to this question. Why didn't that work here. There are various ones rated by one WikiProject but not by the Rugby league one. Also it stopped at "H"  SpecialWindler talk (currently offline)  02:25, 3 October 2007 (UTC)

OK, I'll be on for a while still. Tell me when it's up.  SpecialWindler talk (currently offline)  02:38, 3 October 2007 (UTC)

Renaming

If you are going to clerk you need to know that they can't make new names when they are close to an already existing username, the software stops it. Telling people to make a new account to fix capitalisation or spacing issues is pointless (they can't) and we generally always do those trivial ones for that reason. Secretlondon 10:38, 3 October 2007 (UTC)

Why did user 216.119.8.2 modify your talk page?

Are you in some way connected to this vandal? He has repeatedly disrupted wikipedia and appears to be making edits to your page. User5802 11:22, 3 October 2007 (UTC)

Chris G Bot 3

Hey Chris, thanks for the new clone. Statusbot disappeared pretty quickly. Just a wee problem, it said I was online the morning [1] when i hadn't edited for several hours (Special:Contributions/Maelgwn) cheers :: maelgwn - talk 23:20, 3 October 2007 (UTC)

Notice

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This is a fake - I got a block notice too. User is just a brand new impostor :) --Ben^chat 06:24, 5 October 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, actually got me a bit jumpy (thinking admin notice before block). That indef notice was his doing as well - until Flyguy blocked him for real :) --Ben^chat 06:30, 5 October 2007 (UTC)

Mmmm... got me as a 3RR notice was put up and I technically had done 3rvs to WP:AIV but they were deletions of a user's report. BTW, how's Chris G Bot 3 coming along? --Ben^chat 06:39, 5 October 2007 (UTC)

Nothing in particular I'm after, but a decent bot that makes updating status pages a thing of the past :) Thanks for all the great work with it --Ben^chat 07:24, 5 October 2007 (UTC)

Signshare

I, used to play an instrument, too, I played the saxophone, and I am a high school sophomore —Preceding unsigned comment added by Signshare (talk • contribs) 00:31, 6 October 2007 (UTC)

question

did you make your userpage? if not, where did you get it?

Maddie ^talk 02:30, 6 October 2007 (UTC)

"Last edit"

I don't know if that is intended, but your bot just did some strange edits, like this one [2] (This account has not edited for a few days now) -- lucasbfr ^talk 13:41, 6 October 2007 (UTC)

Status bot

Hi, your Chris Bot 3 is updating my Last Edit but not my online/offline status. Why is that?--Porcupine (prickle me!) 14:03, 6 October 2007 (UTC)

Your bot request

Hi Chris G I wanted to let you know that Wikipedia:Bots/Requests for approval/Chris G Bot 3 is labeled as needing your comment. Please visit the above link to reply to the requests. Thanks! --BAGBotTalk 23:27, 8 October 2007 (UTC)

• I could be wrong, but I've been experiencing toolserver-related errors a lot lately when trying other tools, perhaps those are part of your bot's problems. - Mgm|^(talk) 15:54, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

My recent RfA

I am sorry you felt it necessary not to support my RfA at this time. As you probably know, my RfA did not succeed. I will attempt to get some more experience and diversify myself before applying again in two month's time. I hope I will have allayed your concerns by then, but if not, feel free to comment the way you feel you should. Thank you for participating in my RfA. -- Cobi^(t|c|b|cn) 18:14, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

Chris G Bot 3

Hi Chris G

I love your bot, but I am not sure of two things:

1. How to add your name to the list. I have added my userpage to the StatusBot category, but am not sure if that was right.
2. How to have a fancier template. I have seen some users with a green symbol next to 'online' when they're online, and red for offline. How can I create that?

Thanks, Auroranorth 07:48, 7 October 2007 (UTC) == == Your GA nomination of Fedora (Linux distribution)

Bot?

Can you tell me what I am doing wrong with Chris G Bot 3? It refuses to change my status, and I use a custom template. Bushcarrot ^Talk _{Please Sign!} ^{Let's go Lightning!} 01:50, 16 October 2007 (UTC)

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Chris G Bot 3...

Errm.. Ive noticed its marking me as online even though i havent made any edits...

I can only see it is doing so, because there has been Talk page activity..?

Reedy Boy 11:37, 16 October 2007 (UTC)

AWNB Afd

Your bot doesn't seem to have updated these for a while.--Grahamec 02:32, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

Thanks

Good work on the Bot.

		The Original Barnstar
		I,  SpecialWindler talk (currently in control) , give Chris G this barnstar for his continious efforts in helping making Wikipedia a better place. For his commited efforts in helping with bots, among other things. Keep the Good work Up.  SpecialWindler talk (currently in control)  11:42, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

Thats allright. At the category, I have listed some that havn't worked (only a small minority). Just letting you know for your bot's sake.  SpecialWindler talk (currently in control)  11:52, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

Oh, OK I understand. Thanks again.  SpecialWindler talk (currently in control)  11:59, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

The article Fedora (Linux distribution) you nominated as a good article has failed , see Talk:Fedora (Linux distribution) for reasons why the nomination failed. If or when these points have been taken care of, you may apply for a new nomination of said article. If you oppose this decision, you may ask for a reassessment. Cheers, CP 03:22, 15 October 2007 (UTC)

Not sure if you noticed, but I've made some changes to the page. I also asked CP for the informal re-assessment that he has posted in the talk page. Also, thanks for the addition of those references too. ~~ [Jam]^[talk] 09:02, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

Hey man, I've just done a bit of copyediting too...in the mood, I guess ;) Dihydrogen Monoxide (H₂O) 01:56, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

StatusBot

I started the two statusbot pages yesterday I think, and so far, neither your bot or statusbot has updated my status or Last edit pages, located here and here. Is something wrong with the bots? It updates everyone except me. Tyler Warren ^{(talk/contribs)} 23:16, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

Same for me :( Q ^{T C} 11:54, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

Barnstar!

The da Vinci Barnstar

		The da Vinci Barnstar
		Awarded to Chris G for building a much-needed backup to StatusBot that has an added bonus - it won't die! Knock on wood, and congratulations! NASCAR Fan24(radio me!) 17:59, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

The lag's only a few minutes, at least for me. NASCAR Fan24^{(radio me!)} 10:34, 22 October 2007 (UTC)

Chris G Bot 3's Enabled/Disabled page

If I were to add colors to the page inside <noinclude> tags, would it disable the bot? Or is there some way to make it red on the main page if disabled and green if enabled? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Gawaxay (talk • contribs) 23:54, 22 October 2007 (UTC)

As long as the page has the text "enabled' on it the bot will run, if it is missing that text the bot will loop until enabled and if I change the text of the page to die the bot will die. --Chris  G  08:06, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

Barnstar! (Number 2 I think...)

		The Working Man's Barnstar
		I came across yourself a few months ago and have followed some of your edits. I would like to say you're an outstanding editor, especially at 13. (Don't worry, I'm 14) :P Rudget Contributions 12:48, 24 October 2007 (UTC)

Help

When I visit my talk page, your status bot says I am somewhere. Does it always do this? --Gp75motorsports 19:33, 24 October 2007 (UTC)

RFA nom

I'd like to nominate you for administratorship. Please let me know if you are interested. ⇒SWATJester ^{Son of the Defender} 02:10, 26 October 2007 (UTC)

Allthough I find myself rarely able to agree on much of what Swatjester says In this case he's bang on. I'd certainly be keen to offer my full support. Pedro :  Chat  09:23, 26 October 2007 (UTC)

I'd say its up to you Chris. If you feel confident the concerns from last time have been fairly addressed, then go with your gut feeling. -- Anonymous Dissident^Talk 10:39, 26 October 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Australian Wikipedians' notice board/AfD

Hi Chris, I have just changed * {{On AFD|Anthony Chidiac (2nd nomination)}} to * {{On AFD|Anthony Chidiac|Anthony Chidiac (2nd nomination)}} as otherwise it does not point correctly to the artcile. Is this something your bot is not getting correct? --Bduke 11:07, 27 October 2007 (UTC)

Idea for a bot.

If possible, I think a bot that can find who made a edit or a comment on a talk page and didn't sing there name, and knowbody signed for them. I have no progamming expirence, but i think it could work. -Tobi4242 02:04, 27 October 2007 (UTC)

Yes, but when sine bot doesent sign for them, And the page is arcived, What do you do? -Tobi4242 17:26, 27 October 2007 (UTC)

Smile

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Smile at others by adding {{subst:Smile}} to their talk page with a friendly message.

Every time I see the status on my userpage change, I am reminded of your bot. Keep up the good work and hopefully you pass rfa. --Hdt83 ^Chat 04:10, 28 October 2007 (UTC)

Quick question

Hey Chris! I was wondering if you could help me a bit :) I know that you are a good programmer, and figured you'd be the person to ask my question to. I'm creating a bot that archives threads on ANI that are marked with the {{resolved}} template. I have the source code below, written in Python with the Pywikipedia framework, and any tips or fixes would be appreciated. Thanks! ( arky ) 05:07, 28 October 2007 (UTC)

  ANIbot.py

#####################################
##(C) Arknascar44                  ##
##Distributed under the MIT License##
#####################################

# Some credit for this program goes to Misza13's archivebot.py

__version__ = '$Id: ANIbot.py 3998 2007-08-07 20:28:27Z wikipedian $'
import re,sys,wikipedia,pagegenerators
import re, time, locale, traceback, string
for arg in wikipedia.handleArgs():
    wikipedia.output(u"Unknown argument: %s" % arg)
    wikipedia.stopme()
    sys.exit(1)

mysite = wikipedia.getSite()
if mysite.loggedInAs():
    wikipedia.output(u"You are logged in on %s as %s." % (repr(mysite), mysite.loggedInAs()))
else:
    wikipedia.output(u"You are not logged in on %s." % repr(mysite))
    
class GoToANI(object):
    """
    A short class that takes the bot to the AN/I page.
    """
    ani = "Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents"
    self = ani
class ResolvedThread(object):
    """
    A thread on AN/I that has been marked with the {{resolved}} template
    """
    def __init__(self, title):
        self.title = title
        self.content = ""
        self.timestamp = None

    def __repr__(self):
        return '%s("%s",%d bytes)' % (self.__class__.__name__,self.title,len(self.content))

    def feedLine(self, line):
        if not self.content and not line:
            return
        self.content += line + '\n'
        #Update timestamp
        TM = re.search(r'(\d\d):(\d\d), (\d\d?) (\w+) (\d\d\d\d) \(.*?\)', line)
        if not TM:
            TM = re.search(r'(\d\d):(\d\d), (\w+) (\d\d?), (\d\d\d\d) \(.*?\)', line)
        if TM:
            TIME = txt2timestamp(TM.group(0),"%H:%M, %d %B %Y (%Z)")
            if not TIME:
                TIME = txt2timestamp(TM.group(0),"%H:%M, %d %b %Y (%Z)")
            if not TIME:
                TIME = txt2timestamp(TM.group(0),"%H:%M, %b %d %Y (%Z)")
            if not TIME:
                TIME = txt2timestamp(TM.group(0),"%H:%M, %b %d, %Y (%Z)")
            if TIME:
                self.timestamp = max(self.timestamp,time.mktime(TIME))

    def size(self):
        return len(self.title) + len(self.content) + 12

    def toText(self):
        return "== " + self.title + ' ==\n\n' + '{{resolved}}' or '{{resolved|%s}}' + self.content

class Archiver(object):
    """
    Class that archives resolved threads.
    """
    msg = {
        'en': u'Archiving resolved discussion on [[WP:ANI]] (BOT)',
    }
    def run(self, archive, thread):
        """
        Runs the archiver
        """
        subpage= '/IncidentArchive'
        archive = self.page.title+ ani%s % (subpage) [:len(self.Page.title)]
        text = page.get(archive)
        newtext = text + toText
        try:
            page.put(newtext) and wikipedia.output(u'Archiving thread...')
        except wikipedia.EditConflict:
            wikipedia.output(u'Skipping %s because of edit conflict' % (page.title()))
        
def main():
    from optparse import OptionParser
    parser = OptionParser(usage='usage: %prog [options] [LINKPAGE(s)]')
    parser.add_option('-f', '--file', dest='filename',
            help='load list of pages from FILE', metavar='FILE')
    parser.add_option('-p', '--page', dest='pagename',
            help='archive a single PAGE', metavar='PAGE')
    parser.add_option('-n', '--namespace', dest='namespace', type='int',
            help='only archive pages from a given namespace')
    parser.add_option('-s', '--salt', dest='salt',
            help='specify salt')
    parser.add_option('-F', '--force', action='store_true', dest='force',
            help='override security options')
    parser.add_option('-c', '--calc', dest='calc',
            help='calculate key for PAGE and exit', metavar='PAGE')
    parser.add_option('-l', '--locale', dest='locale',
            help='switch to locale LOCALE', metavar='LOCALE')
    (options, args) = parser.parse_args()

    if options.locale:
        locale.setlocale(locale.LC_TIME,options.locale) #Required for english month names

    if options.calc:
        if not options.salt:
            parser.error('you must specify a salt to calculate a key')
        s = new_hash()
        s.update(options.salt+'\n')
        s.update(options.calc+'\n')
        wikipedia.output(u'key = ' + s.hexdigest())
        return

    if options.salt:
        salt = options.salt
    else:
        salt = ''

    if options.force:
        force = True
    else:
        force = False

    for a in args:
        pagelist = []
        if not options.filename and not options.pagename:
            for pg in wikipedia.Page(Site,a).getReferences(follow_redirects=False,onlyTemplateInclusion=True):
                pagelist.append(pg)
        if options.filename:
            for pg in file(options.filename,'r').readlines():
                pagelist.append(wikipedia.Page(Site,pg))
        if options.pagename:
            pagelist.append(wikipedia.Page(Site,options.pagename))

        pagelist = sorted(pagelist)
        if not options.namespace == None:
            pagelist = [pg for pg in pagelist if pg.namespace()==options.namespace]

        for pg in pagelist:
            try: #Catching exceptions, so that errors in one page do not bail out the entire process
                Archiver = PageArchiver(pg, a, salt, force)
                Archiver.run()
                time.sleep(10)
            except:
                wikipedia.output(u'Error occured while processing page [[%s]]' % pg.title())
                traceback.print_exc()


if __name__ == '__main__':
    main()
    wikipedia.stopme()

Trial edits

Hello,

I have already done the trial edits with Estirabot. Is there anything else I have to do? Thank you very much ^^

I'm asking just because I don't know the full process, it's not that I can't wait one day or two more... ;) --Meldor 19:42, 26 October 2007 (UTC)

Thanks! --Meldor 23:53, 28 October 2007 (UTC)

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