User talk:Fox/April 2009

Re: WikiCup Newsletter

Not sure if you realize this, but the newsletter should probably be in the collapsed state by default. Like this. Gary King (talk) 03:02, 1 April 2009 (UTC)

Equation for happiness :)

Fox + =

Happy April Fools Day :) Steve Crossin :  Chat  03:22, 1 April 2009 (UTC)

Hello, ITN query

Hello, I know you don't normally do ITN but Spencer's on holiday, BorgQueen is drunk and Tone is nowhere to be seen at present so I'm virtually on my own. I was wondering would you think this appropriate? Thanks. Venezuelan beauty queen Dayana Mendoza has a fun day at camp in Guantanamo Bay. [1] --candle•wicke 20:50, 1 April 2009 (UTC)

Are any of them at present? Anyway thanks, Nedrag. --candle•wicke 21:05, 1 April 2009 (UTC)

Well, it did provoke the President of Venezuela into retracting praise he had previously given her if you believe Wikipedia itself. That said, Wikipedia is of course "fake". But it's entirely irrelevant now – time to restore our battered Fox-beaten reputation. --candle•wicke 17:57, 2 April 2009 (UTC)

Name change vs. WikiCup

Hey, just a quick question. I've been considering a name change, would that be workable in terms of the bot scoring for the Cup? Useight (talk) 23:59, 2 April 2009 (UTC)

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Wow. Major embarrassment.

Hey mate. Guess what we both did this week? Interviewed members of WikiProject China. I'm an idiot. I totally forgot that I recommended the project to you. My interview is here. Maybe we should try to merge them together or simply present two interviews on the same page? Let me know what you think. --Cryptic C62 · Talk 18:55, 3 April 2009 (UTC)

I just merged my interview onto your workspace page. I think it actually looks pretty damn cool! Maybe we can do an intentional "double interview" sometime in the future... --Cryptic C62 · Talk 18:56, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

WikiCup Newsletter XI

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WikiProject Alternative Music Newsletter for March 2009

The Alternative music WikiProject Newsletter Issue 24 - March 2009

"I got a lot of shit for the Rolling Stone review of Reckoning because the guy really likes my guitar style and he wrote, 'on this record, Pete Buck does everything.' We'd stop for gas and it would be, 'Pete Buck does everything. Why don't you go pump the gas, Pete?'" - Peter Buck Project news Yeah Yeah Yeahs discography reached featured list status during the past month. Well done to Drewcifer3000. We collaborated on Liam Gallagher, Riot Act (album), Automatic for the People, Jane's Addiction, and "Give It Away" (Red Hot Chili Peppers song) during the past month. During the month of March, "Lovers in Japan", "Hello Sunshine", Evergreen, Reckoning (R.E.M. album), Love Kraft, "Golden Retriever" (song), and Delorentos were promoted to good article status. This month's "Recommended Alternative Album" is Hüsker Dü - New Day Rising (1985).

New members LizParker and Cavie78 joined the alternative music fold during March. Editors User:WesleyDodds

SoxBot II (talk) 02:11, 6 April 2009 (UTC)

Wiki Cup

Can next years wiki cup summiontions be after round 2 finishes? and how many rounds are there?

Clyde1998 (talk) 12:15, 6 April 2009 (UTC)

RE: Wiki Cup

You answered what I wanted you to. Are all the rounds groups or are the knockout rounds?

Clyde1998 (talk) 12:24, 6 April 2009 (UTC)

Wikicup

Is it too late for me to join? Thanks and Peace Out-PeRmEtHiUs (talk) 16:16, 6 April 2009 (UTC)

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Bureaucrat

Post-It

I fixed the spelling, hope you don't mind. I had to write it down for me to remember :) Kennedy ^(talk) 20:38, 7 April 2009 (UTC)

BP GT ASAP

Good idea. The FA people are really anal and would take a long time out of us on just one article. I've already shaped WITC these past 2 years before I signed up to Wiki.

I tell you what, you do one of your ridiculously thorough track-by-track analysis in "Lyrics and composition" and I'll do "Critical reception" and "Sales and charts" and plenty of copyediting (obviously). Then we can sort out "Writing and recording". How does that sound? Rafablu88 (talk) 00:06, 11 April 2009 (UTC)

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WikiCup Newsletter XII

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See this

User_talk:ST47#FT_Wikicup_scoring — Rlevse • Talk • 10:19, 16 April 2009 (UTC)

RfA Thankspam

Thanks to everyone who took the time and trouble to take part in my RfA whether support, oppose or neutral. All comments are valued and will be considered carefully in the coming weeks. Feel free to add more advice on my talk page if you think I need it. SpinningSpark 21:49, 16 April 2009 (UTC) In case you're wondering, the image is a smiley, just a little more aesthetic, but not as serious as the Mona Lisa

block

I see you are having a bit of fun. What was the point?--WillC 10:39, 17 April 2009 (UTC)

Oh, I've seen alot of admins block themselves or friends just for fun or boredom. The first time I saw it done was for a user being drunk. The dude blocked him for about 1 millionth of a second, not sure if that is accurate. I just remember seeing alot of 0s. Question: Why was the wikicup page moved to Wikipedia:WikiCup? It was a subpage and I've been meaning to ask why it isn't anymore. Was there a big discussion about it becoming an official wikipedia thing or something along those lines?--WillC 10:49, 17 April 2009 (UTC)

Me neither, unless I'm caught, then I am drinking LOL. I'm 17 so I still have a few years and was raised with the Christian thought so I'm not sure. What about you? Okay, I was just wondering and never asked. I remember seeing all the pages moved since for some reason I watchlist every page I go to and then I forget to unwatchlist it after I see it on my watchlist. Good thing though or I wouldn't still be apart of it. I remember seeing my submission page get moved with the rest of the first round elimination pages and the newsletter said I was still apart of it as well as the main page. So I guess it helps in the long run, plus I've got to help other editors who have trouble nominating some things they are trying to get points for. Good to know there was a discussion. I thought it was just decided for it to become a mainstay and that was it. I don't remember seeing anything talked about so good to know there was.--WillC 11:02, 17 April 2009 (UTC)

Planck time? My vote is for π seconds! :P Kennedy ^(talk) 11:14, 17 April 2009 (UTC)

Okay, cool. I got no problems, I just saw you were on and thought I would talk to you considering you are the judge and I need to get on your good side LOL. Joking of course, but it is always nice to meet someone new and get to know them. A new friend is good.--WillC 11:19, 17 April 2009 (UTC)

Yeah, if I need some help I'll just say hey *wink wink*.--WillC 11:32, 17 April 2009 (UTC)

Yeah, "Hey" I need some help.--WillC 11:36, 17 April 2009 (UTC)

AWITC

Rafablu88 said to send you this to help with Lyrics. http://www.wichita-recordings.com/index.php/artists/detail/bloc_party/ (Looks good for Writing/Recording too)

78.147.229.217 (talk) 03:46, 15 April 2009 (UTC)

OOPS! forgot this: http://lostinasupermarket.com/2008/11/bloc-party-interview-with-kele-okereke/ —Preceding unsigned comment added by 78.147.229.217 (talk) 04:38, 15 April 2009 (UTC)

Great, thanks! Both sources look very helpful, and I'll try to use them in the two sections.  GARDEN  20:18, 15 April 2009 (UTC)

Hi there, I may have found the Bible to AWITC: http://www.blocparty.net/A_Weekend_In_The_City.htm

Not sure if the source can be referenced but we could just google the quotes and I think the sources they got them from should come up. Rafablu88 (talk) 14:42, 15 April 2009 (UTC)

Brilliant, looks great. As I say, I'll get the section done as soon as I can although I can't promise anything before next week due to holidays. Sorry.  GARDEN  20:17, 15 April 2009 (UTC)

Great job! It's coming along nicely. I'll definitely continue helping out (especially with my copyedit addiction) but my finals are starting soon so it's gonna be on and off for a couple of months. I'm still gonna be in the GT duo though. I've even got some Intimacy sources ready... Rafablu88 (talk) 00:06, 18 April 2009 (UTC)

Ahahaha! Mwah ha ha! Ha! Hehe! Hoohoo! Ha ha!

'But I don’t want to go among mad people,' Alice remarked.
'Oh, you can’t help that,' said the Cat. 'We’re all mad here. I’m mad. You’re mad.'
'How do you know I’m mad?' said Alice.
'You must be,” said the Cat. 'or you wouldn’t have come here.'”

Ottava Rima (talk) 20:56, 17 April 2009 (UTC)

Rollback Status plus ACC membership

Thank you for granting me rollback status. I have already begun using it to fight vandalism much more effectively. Also, I am trying to become more involved in Wikipedia, and have therefore applied for an account at the Account Creation Interface. I would greatly appreciate it if you would consider approving my account, as I noticed under the user list that you are one of the admins. Also, thank you for removing the personal attacks against me,

CanadianNine 17:59, 18 April 2009 (UTC)

RE: ACC account

Not a problem. Thanks for taking the time to answer.

CanadianNine 18:55, 18 April 2009 (UTC)

By tougher I assume you mean the standards are higher. Do you mean I just need to log more time and edits, or is there something else I should be aware of? CanadianNine 19:05, 18 April 2009 (UTC)

I have one last question. Will I receive a notification if my application is declined or will I just be left hanging? CanadianNine 19:10, 18 April 2009 (UTC)

email

Hi. I sent you an email. Did you receive it? --Rectilinium'♥' 21:59, 18 April 2009 (UTC)

Thanks a lot, this helps! I assumed, that my suggestions were too long... I'll go for it with "your" hook. Thanks again :) --Rectilinium'♥' 22:30, 18 April 2009 (UTC)

It seems another user was faster than me :). But he suggested a less attractive "hook". I proposed the one you wrote... --Rectilinium'♥' 22:38, 18 April 2009 (UTC)

Happy Garden's Day!

Fox has been identified as an Awesome Wikipedian, so I've officially declared today as Fox's Day! For being one of our most helpful and sane editors and admins, enjoy being the star of the day, dear Fox! Signed, Dylan (chat, work, ping, sign)

For a userbox you can put on your userpage, please see User:Dylan620/Today/Happy Me Day!.

You're welcome! FWIW, I'm surprised that you hadn't been given your own day sooner. :) --Dylan620 _{Efforts · Toolbox} 11:17, 20 April 2009 (UTC)

Damn!

[2] Now how the hell am I going to tell what time it is? :) (I liked the pictures too) Paxse (talk) 08:49, 20 April 2009 (UTC)

WikiCup Newsletter XIII

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Sig/comply

Thanks —Preceding unsigned comment added by Preceding unsigned comment (talk • contribs) 13:40, 20 April 2009 (UTC)

grand finale

My pleasure.--Preceding unsigned comment added by 13:55, 20 April 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Preceding unsigned comment (talk • contribs)

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Admin Coaching

I saw that you were listed in the Coaches for reconfirmation section of the admin coaching status page. Could you please update your status, and if you are still interested, drop me a note on my talk page? Thanks, Genius101^Guestbook 22:17, 25 April 2009 (UTC) This message was delivered semi-automatically by AutoWikiBrowser.

My apologies, I see you are not a coach. Sorry, Genius101^Guestbook 22:31, 25 April 2009 (UTC)

WikiCup Newsletter XIV

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WikiProject Report feedback

Hey mate. I forgot to mention this earlier, but I received some interesting feedback on my report on WikiProject Color here. I'm going to ask and see if the user thinks my report on WikiProject Final Fantasy was any better. --Cryptic C62 · Talk 18:33, 28 April 2009 (UTC)

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