User talk:FreeKresge/Archive1

Welcome!

Hello, FreeKresge, and welcome to Wikipedia! Thank you for your contributions. I hope you like the place and decide to stay. Here are some pages that you might find helpful:

• The five pillars of Wikipedia
• How to edit a page
• Help pages
• Tutorial
• How to write a great article
• Manual of Style

I hope you enjoy editing here and being a Wikipedian! Please sign your name on talk pages using four tildes (~~~~); this will automatically produce your name and the date. If you need help, check out Wikipedia:Questions, ask me on my talk page, or place {{helpme}} on your talk page and someone will show up shortly to answer your questions. Again, welcome! .--John Lake 17:21, 15 July 2006 (UTC)

Cut-off content on CS Lewis page

Hello, this seems to be a browser issue, as the last few paragraphs of the page have been cut off, while my only edit was at the top on the second line. Would you be able to restore the change - "Irish " to " Irish-born British "as Lewis was undoubtedly a lifelong UK citizen) for me at the top of the C.S. Lewis entry while keeping the full page's content intact, as I seem unable to with my browser ? Thanks

Kl789 16:49, 6 January 2007 (UTC)

It looks like this is an issue that has been debated on the talk page. When editors have discussed an issue and agreed on something, it is not a good idea to unilaterally change the agreement without further discussion on the talk page. This just leads to edit wars.--FreeKresge 17:04, 6 January 2007 (UTC)

Psychology Wiki

The Logo for the Psychology Wiki.

Hi FreeKresge,

I noticed that you have degrees in Psychology, and thought you might be interested in this project which I am involved in, The Psychology Wiki.

I won't say too much, as I'd like you to judge it for yourself, but you should find that it is different from Wikipedia, because approximately 90% of our contributors so far are psychologists, academics, or students and trainees.

Its hosted by a company called Wikia, which was founded by Jimmy Wales and Angela Beesley. There are Google Ads on the site, but we dont make money from the project, they're just to pay for the bandwidth, storage and technical support that Wikia give us.

Have a look and see what you think

Mostly Zen

re: Category:Date of birth missing

Good evening. Per the discussion about privacy concerns expressed at Wikipedia:Biographies of living persons#Privacy of birthdays, date of birth should generally not be added to the biographies of living non-public or semi-public figures. So far, that policy has been interpreted fairly strictly with a pretty high bar being set for the definition of "public figures" who are assumed to have given up their rights to privacy.

By the same token, we should not be adding Category:Date of birth missing to articles unless we have made the case that the person meets the "public figures" threshold. Otherwise, we're just baiting new users into adding content even though the community has already said that we shouldn't include that particular data point. Category:Year of birth missing is okay but the exact date is often not. Thanks for your help. Rossami (talk) 05:39, 29 November 2006 (UTC)

I have no problem with using Category:Year of birth missing instead of Category:Date of birth missing, but the person in question was elected to statewide office in Texas, so she clearly is a public figure.--FreeKresge 03:35, 1 December 2006 (UTC)

Thank You

Thank you for reverting the vandalism on my user page. I appreciate it!¤~Persian Poet Gal ^(talk) 00:01, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

You're welcome. I guess I was just returning the favor from when you reverted vandalism on my page last week.--FreeKresge 04:44, 13 December 2006 (UTC)

Thanks!

Just passing by to thank you for reversion of vandalism to my user page. Blood Red Sandman Open Up Your Heart - Receive My EviLove 19:45, 30 December 2006 (UTC)

You're welcome.--FreeKresge 19:49, 30 December 2006 (UTC)

TalkImpact

What do I have to do, to get my page to stay? BrianRFSU 05:14, 3 January 2007 (UTC)

First, you need to check out WP:WEB to see the criteria for keeping pages on web sites. Pretty much, you have to show that TalkImpact meets one of the three criteria on that page. If it does not meet one of the criteria, there is nothing that you can do. If it does meet one of the criteria, put a {{hangon}} tag on the TalkImpact page and describe how it meets one of the criteria on the talk page. Then, edit the TalkImpact page to show how it meets the criteria. Most importantly, you have to cite sources. WP:CITE explains how to do so.--FreeKresge 05:25, 3 January 2007 (UTC)

Nice revert!

The powers of mediawiki community never ceases to amaze me. I spotted the vandalism on 'Genesis', and about ten second later, I went to history to fix it, only to find it had already been done. I know that's just coincidence on my part, but nice enough for me to give you the biggest thumbs up! (d*mn! why do I keep forgetting my sig?) -Zepheriah 00:09, 8 January 2007 (UTC)

C.H.U.N.K 666

Thx for your comments. I divine by checking your userboxes that you may be inclined to visit, and perhaps regularly attend sessions, at the following blog, where I am also privileged to post : http://testycopyeditors.com (yes, there are actual professional copyeditors in the world!)Quackking 05:42, 8 January 2007 (UTC)quackking

Bernie S

I removed the db-bio notice you restored to Bernie S. The degree of asserted notability is sufficient to not warrant a speedy delete in my opinion, tho I'll shed no tears if you send it to prod or AfD. Caerwine Caer’s whines 01:23, 22 January 2007 (UTC)

Anti-vandalism efforts

Thanks for reverting the vandalism on my user page and about a dozen other pages on 2007-01-26. I didn't see it until today. --Walter Görlitz 23:46, 30 January 2007 (UTC)

I'll just piggy-back here; thanks for the revert on my userpage —bbatsell ¿? ✍ 05:21, 10 February 2007 (UTC)

European Dark Age

The Redirect to Dark Age you suggested is in error, as the Dark Ages page talks about the history of the Dark Age concept not the nature of the period I am discussing here (Please see the talk pages for the need for this article)

Regards

John D. Croft 16:19, 10 February 2007 (UTC)

I went to the Dark Ages talk page and all I could determine is that the page is a mess. A page entitled "Dark Ages" needs to be an overview of everything concerning the Dark Ages including the origins, history, aftermath, and concept. If they want a page on just the Dark Age concept, they need a subtopic page with a name like "Dark Age concept" or "Concept of the Dark Ages."

The talk page suggested that history of the Dark Ages should be covered on the Middle Ages page or one of its subtopic pages (perhaps Early Middle Ages). I would be willing to redirect European Dark Age there unless you want to do so. However, as it stands, the European Dark Age simply covers material that should already be covered on existing pages.--FreeKresge 17:06, 10 February 2007 (UTC)

I think perhaps you are right, and I'll undertake to make the changes when I can in the next week or so.. I am pretty flat out at the moment, so it will have to occur then. John D. Croft 23:33, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

Thanks

Just wanted to say thanks for cleaning up the vandalism on my userpage, you're awesome! --Hojimachong^talk_con 06:06, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

• Thanks from me as well. VegaDark 03:56, 24 February 2007 (UTC)

You're welcome.--FreeKresge 03:59, 24 February 2007 (UTC)

Removal of John Eric Hawkins

I would like to add a page for John Eric Hawkins. I started a page last night and found it deleted this morning. John is much more NOTABLE than some of the other photographers on the list and his work is taught in some larger schools(My source is retired in Greece, trying to reach him). I am not the best at adding pages to the wiki but I try and this was the second try.

Do I have to pre-type the whole page for it to have the content you need or want? I usually add small bits at a time. I have added other pages and edited with no trouble until I try to add John, both times, does someone not like him? Frustrated.......... Lathama

I replied to this message on your talk page.--FreeKresge 17:36, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

Thanks FreeKresge, I will try to write up a more complete bio before I post. I use mediawiki for my website lathama if you want to look, a sandbox can be created in a multitude of ways, if you want I would just try this Sandbox - Lathama 18:39, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

Diabeetus

Go Die of Diabeetus already. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Bounceatron (talk • contribs) 03:54, 19 February 2007 (UTC).

I guess that I am doing something right if I attract hate from people like the above.--FreeKresge 04:13, 19 February 2007 (UTC)

About biscuit

I am a 12 year old who changed Biscuit to biscuit (dog). I am very sorry and did not mean any vandalism, I just wanted to put my dog on Wikipedia. If you can, can you put this page under another relevant title and tell me? Again, I am very sorry and did not mean any harm. -Pennybiscuit Pennybiscuit 15:56, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

Why did you revert Biscuit?

Please read the revert page and the number 2 bullet under "Don't". Again, I'm 12 and didnt mean any harm. Please, reverse this and just put my article under a disambaugation. There is nothing harmful;see the Biscuit talk page. Please, reconsider and message me back. Pennybiscuit 15:59, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

Regarding the above two edits: Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, not a place for personal expression. It is not appropriate to take a legitimate page and replace it with an essay about your dog. If you want to write about your dog, get a page on MySpace or set up your own web site. Please leave Wikipedia for those who are serious about writing an encyclopedia.--FreeKresge 03:24, 25 February 2007 (UTC)

Why did you revert my talk page i dont want it!

stop

It does not matter if you want it or not. Your talk page is not your personal space to do what you want. It is a place for other editors to communicate with you. The warning templates on your talk page are there for a reason. Rather than delete them, I suggest that you read them carefully and try to learn from them.--FreeKresge 03:24, 25 February 2007 (UTC)

Thanks

For reverting the vandalsim on my page. I really appreciate it. Cheers, Dfrg.msc 03:54, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

You're welcome.--FreeKresge 02:49, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

And you're welcome as well. --BaseballDetective 02:46, 17 March 2007 (UTC)

HUH?

Hi, FreeKresge. I don't think Rob Rachlin is the most ocmmon name in the owrld, and since it's mine, I was wondering what the below item referred to. It appears to me that you took steps to eliminate some undesirable content posted by someone, and I can't help but wonder whether I might have been the target of the original attack. Whether I was or not, I appreciate your effeorts in trying to keep the Internet a decent place for decent people. Still, if you could shed any light on the content that you were referring to, I'd be most grateful. robrachlin@hotmail.com

Thanks!

  Rob Rachlin

"Rob rachlin Please do not make personal attacks on other people as you did at Rob rachlin. Wikipedia has a strict policy against personal attacks. Attack pages are not tolerated by Wikipedia and are speedily deleted. Users who continue to create such pages will be blocked from editing by administrators or banned by the arbitration committee. Thank you. FreeKresge 04:27, 5 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Image:Rob_rachlin.JPG listed for deletion An image or media file that you uploaded or altered, Image:Rob_rachlin.JPG, has been listed at Wikipedia:Images and media for deletion. Please look there to see why this is (you may have to search for the title of the image to find its entry), if you are interested in it not being deleted. Thank you. User:Gay Cdn (talk) (Contr) 02:49, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Registering"

To be honest, I do not remember what was said. Once it is clear that a page was created to attack someone, I am usually more concerned with getting rid of it than in studying the details. I know that typical attack pages tend to be generic (and immature) insults without details about the target to indicate which person with that name is the target. The only other suggestion that I have is to contact an administrator who might be able to view the deleted content and let you know what was said.--FreeKresge 03:31, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

Yeah right

shut the fuck up you fat ass nigger!!! Qizah19566 03:28, 3 April 2007 (UTC)

I am definitely doing something right.--FreeKresge 03:34, 3 April 2007 (UTC)

Your reverts make no sense. Please stop, or be blocked. If you are a new user, please use the sandbox. Qizah19566 03:39, 3 April 2007 (UTC)

Your warning might be slightly plausible if it were not for your message above. I am very much not sorry for reverting your vandalism of another user's page.--FreeKresge 03:42, 3 April 2007 (UTC)

Please note - the user who started this conversation was blocked for an abuse of editting privileges. Recommend deleting this comment section. Morenooso 03:51, 3 April 2007 (UTC)

Good job

Thanks for your help protecting another userpage. 03:49, 3 April 2007 (UTC)

You're welcome. I am always glad to help.--FreeKresge 03:54, 3 April 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for keeping my user and talk pages free from vandalism. Regards, =Nichalp «Talk»= 17:02, 3 April 2007 (UTC)

Thanks

Thank you for reverting the vandalism on my page and how did you find out so quickly that it was vandalised.--Peterm1991 19:23, 22 April 2007 (UTC)

You're welcome. I simply noticed the vandalism during a recent change patrol.--FreeKresge 19:26, 22 April 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for the help

Thanks for reverting vandalism on my user page! ... discospinster _talk 23:19, 6 May 2007 (UTC)

You're welcome.--FreeKresge 01:54, 7 May 2007 (UTC)

Speedydelete article

You seem to have beaten me to the punch in speedydelete-tagging Wikipedias GAY. Are you a UCSC person too, perchance? --Dynaflow babble 04:38, 10 May 2007 (UTC)

I graduated from UCSC (or, as my username suggests, from the Free State of Kresge College) in 1992.--FreeKresge 01:41, 11 May 2007 (UTC)

Thanks

Thank you for reverting the vandalism of my user page. :) Nevermorestr 19:40, 24 May 2007 (UTC)

You're welcome.

Paa Kwesi Nduom

Thanks for pointing out the copyright policy - I posted the biographical information on my father with the intent of fleshing it out and expanding on it. I have his permission (and have noted so), have changed much of the content (as it talks about my father and his family, including me) and can provide proof of this if needed.

Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for your vigilence!

Deleting placeholders

Please do not delete the placeholder comments that I put on some pages. They are there for good reason. Thanks. David.Monniaux 15:10, 12 June 2007 (UTC)

I replied on your talk page. Basically, I am not an admin, so I cannot delete pages, and the pages in question were A3 violations of WP:SPEEDY.--FreeKresge 15:21, 12 June 2007 (UTC)

Placeholders

Placeholder was a response to m:OTRS. Putting a blank page is the only way to prevent the deletion log from showing, and this log contained demeaning comments.

If somebody says that there is a good reason for something... David.Monniaux 15:22, 12 June 2007 (UTC)

Notability of Dare Foods

Hello FreeKresge. I've responded everywhere appropriate to your messages. It's your turn :) Nastajus 03:06, 18 June 2007 (UTC)

The relevant links are on the template itself. You need to show how Dare Foods meets Wikipedia's notability criteria for companies using reliable sources. The article does not as it currently stands.--FreeKresge 03:26, 18 June 2007 (UTC)