Writer Cartoonist

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DuncanHill 22:49, 27 July 2007 (UTC)

Why are the people who answer questions mean?

Why do the people who I ask questions on the Reference Desk write back these dark you-can-do-it-for-yourself or this-world-has-a-lot-of-things-you-better-get-straight-dummy mean? I am just asking a simple question which is available to anyone who cares to answer, not for people who want to stir up a stink. Now I didn't mean to have illegal downloading of the Adobe Printshop, it was just question that if either there was a website which has a license or an agreement to do so. And whoever replied to my question giving me such an answer and telling they don't about fonts, why do you have to be such a mean person? I don't wait 24/7, I do other things which for your information you don't see becuase your sitting on the other side of your computer just talking from what you would like to just telling people to understand in their Wikipedian lives. It's a answer, not a comment! --Writer Cartoonist 03:31, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

Perhaps that answer wasn't all sugary-sweet, but I wouldn't characterize it as mean. The word "dummy" was neither mentioned, nor implied anywhere i saw. The 24/7 comment wasn't about you, but about the volunteers here, some of which only pop in every now and then. Occasionally you need to wait several days to get the best answer to your question - simply repeating the question won't attract more answers, unfortunately. Also, part of the staff here is very concerned about giving advice that is illegal or could get you in trouble. Sometimes we use a harsher tone to drive the point home. Call it tough love, but no one here tries to be mean. So, give us another chance, and don't stop asking your questions here! ---Sluzzelin talk 04:12, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

Excuse me? I didn't say I don't care about fonts. I said I know nothing about them, which is true. I know jack shit about fonts. I can't tell Ariel from Helvetica from Times New Roman. I can't answer that part of your question. I answered to the best I could - that if you're looking for free downloads of a product illegally, we can't help you, but that to the best of my knowledge it was availible at the adobe website. Seriously, you didn't even give it a day before posting the same question again - I can look, but I hazard a guess that it was a few hours. There's no reason you should expect an answer within the first few hours of posting a question, and I pointed this out. I don't appreciate your anger towards me, when I was just trying to be helpful. I'm not a robot, I'm a woman, and so I'm sorry that my answer to your question wasn't devoid of personality. Maybe you should try gratitude that I went out of my way to answer your question instead of anger at the way I phrased the answer, since I didn't HAVE to even read your question. Kuronue | Talk 06:19, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

Editors whose answers or comments seem mean may not be conversant with WP:BITE, which basically says "This page in a nutshell: Do not be hostile toward newcomers. Remember to assume good faith first and approach them in a polite manner." Edison 18:28, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

In this instance I don't see a problem with Kuronue's answer, but have grave difficulties with Writer Cartoonist's question. In my view - and after considering AGF and its implications - an apology is owed by Writer Cartoonist to Kuronue, in part for discourtesy and in part for a false accusation. --Tagishsimon (talk)

Treble clef illustration

I'm glad I was able to help with the treble clef illustration. At first I was going to use my graphics software and make it proper-looking, then I decided to make it like a pencil sketch, as if you were doing it yourself. ... If you ever need any graphics done for anything here on Wikipedia, feel free to ask. — Michael J 19:55, 28 November 2007 (UTC)

Not a pianist, sorry

I'm sorry, but I do not play the piano at all. I'm a graphic artist who knows how to make illustrations, including those that represent music. But as for making the music itself, I don't know how. Did you ask at the "Humanities" desk? — Michael J 03:41, 4 March 2008 (UTC)

AfD nomination of No Jacket Required: The Tour

I have nominated No Jacket Required: The Tour, an article you created, for deletion. I do not feel that this article satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and have explained why at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/No Jacket Required: The Tour. Your opinions on the matter are welcome at that same discussion page; also, you are welcome to edit the article to address these concerns. Thank you for your time. Do you want to opt out of receiving this notice? Tenacious D Fan (talk) 18:10, 22 July 2008 (UTC)

Phil Collins

Hi, thanks for your message but there's not much more I can do to help you, sorry. If you look at the home page of that bootlegs website here, you'll see an email address at the bottom you can write to. Maybe he can help you get copies of those songs, I hope so. Good luck, --Richardrj ^{talk email} 22:31, 22 July 2008 (UTC)