User talk:GDonato/Archive02

Yury Chernavsky (regarding AFD)

Sir, I have been working in LA for the past 13 years, and I have been completely out of participation in any Russian business. Everything in this article is completely true, and I am in the process of providing facts. However, if at this time Wiki feels that they need to remove my information, please feel free to do so following by informing me of your decision. Best Regards, Yury Chernavsky Gcpro1@yahoo.com --GC 10:37, 21 April 2007 (UTC)

TeckWiz's RFA

Hey GDonato. Thanks for supporting my unsuccessful RFA this week under my old name, TeckWiz. I'm now known simply as User:R. I hope to keep helping and improving Wikipedia alongside you. --TeckWiz is now R ^ParlateContribs_@(Let's go Yankees!) 15:10, 22 April 2007 (UTC)

You helped choose Government as this week's WP:ACID winner

Diez2 00:43, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

I thank you

Good grief, I thank you so much for reverting this Buddha fights back vandal, and so quickly too! I had the biggest shock of my life when that horrible thing popped up.... I thank you very, very much... andreasegde 17:32, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

No problem, have had this myself. GDonato (talk) 17:33, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

Thanks

thanks for reverting the vandlesim on my talk page =) little did this person know that if aliens were here they would of taken over along time ago. Thanks again User:Maverick423 If It Looks Good Nuke It 17:55, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

They were probably a sock of User:Mr oompapa I have made nearly 100 reverts from oompapa socks today. GDonato (talk) 17:56, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

Looking back it was about 30 or so to user/talk pages. GDonato (talk) 19:31, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

wow thats quite a bit. well either way i placed a welcome on his user page in hopes that it will deter him form such edits and i also gave a explination as to why his edits dont hold ground. but then again i know people like this just want to be noticed =( its ashame they dont do it the proper way. User:Maverick423 If It Looks Good Nuke It 18:02, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

the oompapas

I have absolutely no idea. At least a dozen at this point. They're really running through usernames, including real ones that someone might want. Sigh. Natalie 18:10, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

It's a shame, I know. GDonato (talk) 19:36, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

Russian?

Are you a Russian? Well you called for me so here i am, you mentioned some edits you made (I dont know what edits yet will check it out) —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 88.195.5.114 (talk) 07:17, 27 April 2007 (UTC).

Replied on User talk:88.195.5.114

delete

why cant i delete stuff? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 24.45.179.222 (talk) 15:43, 28 April 2007 (UTC).

What is it you want to delete? Only administrators can delete pages. GDonato (talk) 15:46, 28 April 2007 (UTC)

I think he is talking about vandalism (blanking pages).--Cometstyles 16:41, 28 April 2007 (UTC)

Probably, I always try to assume good faith, though. GDonato (talk) 20:26, 28 April 2007 (UTC)

no login

Yeah, not socking, I opened the link through IRC, which calls a new instance of Firefox, which doesnt have my session cookie of being logged in :) -M^ask? 21:19, 29 April 2007 (UTC)

Sorry...I actually thought you were someone else. I sometimes remind people if not logged in as some are picky about revealing their IP. Oh no! GDonato (talk) 21:21, 29 April 2007 (UTC)

Re: Feedback

Thank you for your feedback. Your comments were a great help. CASCADIA^Howl/_Trail 17:04, 1 May 2007 (UTC)

Warnings for 69.248.137.53

I noticed that you gave 69.248.137.53 two "final" warnings for vandalism within the span of one minute. That user already had one such warning. Why didn't you just report him or her to WP:AIV instead of continuing to issue "final" warnings? --ElKevbo 22:13, 3 May 2007 (UTC)

I was unsure if the user had had time to notice warning number 1 before 2 so gave the benefit of the doubt and did not report- another would have meant an AIV report. GDonato (talk) 22:15, 3 May 2007 (UTC)

Alright. Appreciate the help! Fight on, vandal fighter! --ElKevbo 22:16, 3 May 2007 (UTC)

Backlog at RFPP

Are you sure there is a backlog at RFPP there are only one or two without responses and it is put on backlog by whoever that backlog bot is. Cool Blue^{talk to me} 20:57, 5 May 2007 (UTC)

I count 5 (one is done randomly in the middle) and backlogs can be time not just number of reports (perhaps backlog isn't the right word for that), GDonato (talk) 21:00, 5 May 2007 (UTC)

Now cleared. GDonato (talk) 21:02, 5 May 2007 (UTC)

Msg 6May07 16:02

Thanks!Whiskey in the Jar 16:02, 6 May 2007 (UTC)

Never a problem. GDonato (talk) 16:03, 6 May 2007 (UTC)

Don't worry about it — I realised what must have happened. --Mel Etitis (Talk) 16:06, 6 May 2007 (UTC)

Barnstar

[From Ryan Postlethwaite moved to awards page]

Thank you very much, hope you didn't take that win thing seriously! GDonato (talk) 14:15, 9 May 2007 (UTC)

I got your message

Yes. I got your message. I often get annoyed with edit conflicts as well, but I know that I have caused edit conflicts as well. This gets annoying. Doesn't it? NHRHS2010 ^Talk 19:03, 9 May 2007 (UTC)

What does? Edit conflicts? Sort of, but you can always copy/paste from the box at the bottom. GDonato (talk) 19:05, 9 May 2007 (UTC)

Random Message

It would be nice if you could provide me with an example of my supposed "vandalism" Thanks. LoserTalent 22:43, 13 May 2007 (UTC)

this. Was it a mistake? GDonato (talk) 22:45, 13 May 2007 (UTC)

MediaWiki:Blockedtext

Hello, autoblocked and directly blocked now recieve different messages so there is no need to re-include the section you just added. The other message can be found at MediaWiki:Autoblockedtext. Thanks, GDonato (talk) 19:47, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

Actually, there is. An editor affected by a range block or a hard IP block will NEVER see MediaWiki:Autoblockedtext. Instead they'll get MediaWiki:Blockedtext and when they post {{unblock}} we'll be unable to do anything because we won't know what their IP address is. Case in point, see Smileydude66 who just got hit by a stale open proxy block. --  Netsnipe   ►  19:54, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

Ah, thanks, so a logged-in user autoblocked by a hard IP block or IP range block sees MediaWiki:Blockedtext, not the autoblocked one. Is there any particular reason for that? GDonato (talk) 20:01, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

Good question. I think only the developers can tell you why. --  Netsnipe  ►  20:07, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

Is it me...or Vandal Proof?

I noted your comments on the Pamantasan article about something to do with a spam problem. Did you have a message that mentioned blocking spam while you used Vandal Proof for vandal patrol? I'm having that same problem, and I posted this information on a forum about this issue. lwalt

I'm not using VandalProof, the problem is with the spam blacklist here, something appears to be wrong with it and it is blocking links to external sites that it shouldn't. I replaced the page with an {{inuse}} tag due to the vandalism on it and removed the links affected- I am unsure if the problem is fixed yet. GDonato (talk) 08:19, 18 May 2007 (UTC)

Talk: United States

I have removed them because the problems discussed in each one are solved.Abdalla 21:21, 19 May 2007 (UTC)

Thanks, I would archive them if I were you, see WP:ARCHIVE if you think the page is becoming long. GDonato (talk) 21:23, 19 May 2007 (UTC)

Hey!

That wasn't vandalism. That user is my firned and i was just having fun. You can ask him if u want to buddy. Just because you have no friends doens't mean you have to be mean to me butthead! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.140.94.120 (talk • contribs)

Unlikely and read WP:NPA GDonato (talk) 20:43, 20 May 2007 (UTC)

Stop deleting my jont. I told you! You can ask him he'll tell you that we're friends we went to the same preschool! Stop being so damn ignorant. I hate people like you. Yall think you're soo cool but really all u are is just a buttfart! GO rub you're nipples sherlock. Leave me alone! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.140.94.120 (talk • contribs)

Replied on their page. GDonato (talk) 20:54, 20 May 2007 (UTC)

Thanks!

Thanks for reverting the vandalism edit of my page! :D CAN 21:18, 20 May 2007 (UTC)

No problem. GDonato (talk) 21:22, 20 May 2007 (UTC)

Carioca RFA

Thanks for your support on my request for adminship.

The final outcome was (31/4/1), so I am now an administrator. If you have any comments or concerns on my actions as an administrator, please let me know. Thank you! --Carioca 20:30, 21 May 2007 (UTC)

Barnstar

[From Khukri moved to awards page]

• Thanks! I will always try to ensure that those conditions are met. GDonato (talk) 15:40, 22 May 2007 (UTC)

My RfA

Hi GDonato. I'd like to thank you for your support of my RfA. It was closed at surprising 75/0/0, so I'm an admin now. MaxSem 22:30, 25 May 2007 (UTC)

Peacent's Rfa

Hello, GDonato. I just wanted to drop by to thank you for your kind support on my recent Rfa, it succeeded! I hope to live up to your expectations. Oh, and feel completely free to shout at me if I ever mess things up =) Have a great day! See ya! PeaceNT 07:48, 26 May 2007 (UTC)

My RFA

Many thanks for your support at my RFA. It ended successfully and I am now a glorified janitor. If I can be of any assistance please don't hesitate to contact me through my talk page. Happy editing! —Ocatecir ^Talk 18:05, 27 May 2007 (UTC)

Well... (Sorry for Responding on your Talk Page)

I'll give you a hint... --əˈnongahy ♫Look What I've Done!♫ 19:50, 29 May 2007 (UTC)

[removed per privacy concerns] GDonato (talk) 22:01, 29 May 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, I'll think first next time.... GDonato (talk) 19:54, 29 May 2007 (UTC)

Too Much Time On One's Hand, One Pressumes

Im freightfully sorry that I lied. Of course I didn't lie but if one wants to bring up the matter months after the argument ended, one has every right to do so. The Pigott Forgeries come to mind. Anyway, I shall dwell on this matter no longer. Good day to you sir.--Play Brian Moore 12:07, 31 May 2007 (UTC)

far too much time... GDonato (talk) 13:51, 31 May 2007 (UTC)

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helpme

I can't get anything from upload.wikimedia.org (ie no pictures) just happened all of a sudden and has been like this for a while, tried all the regular techniques- anyone got any suggestions? GDonato (talk) 18:18, 31 May 2007 (UTC)

If you are stuck you could try asking at the Help desk to get a few opinions (make sure you specify your operating system and browser). It could be an ad-blocker, or your browser - try looking around in the settings of those programs I guess.--Commander Keane 18:41, 31 May 2007 (UTC)

IRC cloak request

I am GDonato on freenode and I would like the cloak wikipedia/G-Donato. Thanks. --GDonato (talk) 16:24, 4 June 2007 (UTC)

Reverting vandalism

I want you to make sure that when you're reverting vandalism, as you did to Disappointment (which itself is a disappointing article), to make sure that you catch all the vandalism—there was much more vandalism that you hadn't reverted far back enough to catch, but I've taken care of it. --Brandon Dilbeck 22:06, 5 June 2007 (UTC)

Thanks, I'm sure we've all made that mistake once or twice! GDonato (talk) 14:54, 6 June 2007 (UTC)

The sockpuppets

Well the name is my evidence is that enough or you need more?Arnon Chaffin (Talk) 16:01, 9 June 2007 (UTC)

RJASE1 checkuser

My thoughts about those old accounts was that they are too stale to add, but it might be worth it. The more I think about it, it is odd that TortureIsWrong would create socks that were obviously his (the last two on my list). Both the current two socks are also meant to spoof and discredit TIW, and at least one is RJASE1... quacking? maybe. Feel free to add them if you'd like. Flyguy649^talk_contribs 19:53, 9 June 2007 (UTC)

YDone GDonato (talk) 20:12, 9 June 2007 (UTC)

Reply from T-borg

Thanks for closing the request. I appreciate it. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 16:27, 13 June 2007 (UTC)

Not a problem- GDonato (talk) 16:29, 13 June 2007 (UTC)

MascotGuy sockpuppets

I've added all those sockpuppets at WP:LTA/MG. Pants^(T) 22:50, 15 June 2007 (UTC)

OK, good. GDonato (talk) 22:50, 15 June 2007 (UTC)

Hey

Can I ask what prompted you to do this: [1]. Just curious here, as it's causing a mass uproar in the channel. Kwsn^(Ni!) 04:54, 18 June 2007 (UTC)

I felt that updates were needed as some of the information was out of date. As the edit summary says, revert as needed. I posted a link to the change in the channel earlier with no complaints. Bad uproar? GDonato (talk) 14:43, 18 June 2007 (UTC)

It was like someone released ten million drama llamas, all at once. Kwsn^(Ni!) 15:22, 18 June 2007 (UTC)

rly? Surely not? What were the objections? GDonato (talk) 15:34, 18 June 2007 (UTC)

#wikipedia or another channel? GDonato (talk) 15:37, 18 June 2007 (UTC)

Everyone's either a. WHY DOES IT MATTER, or b. TAKE IT TO ANOTHER CHANNEL. Annoying really Kwsn^(Ni!) 15:48, 18 June 2007 (UTC)

Reverting vandalism

Hello. Thank you for reverting vandalism to my userpage. Keep up the good work! Happy editing! Yours sincerely, Eddie 19:31, 18 June 2007 (UTC)

No problem :-) GDonato (talk) 19:33, 18 June 2007 (UTC)

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Bible talk page

I posted what happened re. the Bible talk page here, if you're wondering what happened. --BrokenSphere 21:44, 19 June 2007 (UTC)

but you moved it to archive 2 when it needs about archive 11 or so. GDonato (talk) 21:47, 19 June 2007 (UTC)

I meant to move the older version of the page that was archived in 2005 to an Archive 2. I wasn't planning to create the most current one just yet. --BrokenSphere 21:52, 19 June 2007 (UTC)

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re: User_talk:G1ggy#IRC_question

Thanks for that. Unfortuneately, that's not what I was looking for (as mentioned at help desk, there's one that appears at WP:IRC, which is pjirc, and there's another). But thanks anyway! G1ggy ^Talk/_Contribs 21:57, 19 June 2007 (UTC)

Awesome! Thanks heaps!

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No problem! GDonato (talk) 22:06, 19 June 2007 (UTC)

Thanks G :)

Thanks very much for wishing me happy birthday! I had a great day - well, it could have been better, I spent all day studying for an exam! But let's concentrate on the positives, hmmm? :) My friends got me a great cake, a lot like this one, and since you've been so kind, I saved you a piece. Hope you enjoy it, and the rest of your day :) Riana (talk) 10:18, 21 June 2007 (UTC) No problems with the protection... if you need anything else done, just holler :) Have a great day!

Hmmm... cake GDonato (talk) 15:41, 21 June 2007 (UTC)

How I revert vandalism

Hi. To revert vandalism, I use the Wikipedia vandalism IRC channel #vandalism-en-wp in conjunction with TWINKLE, a JavaScript script which allows me to revert vandalism very quickly and warn vandals. I am not a bot, although some people seem to think I am. Andrew_pmk | Talk 20:53, 21 June 2007 (UTC)

I use TW too, but the IRC really helps, thanks. GDonato (talk) 20:56, 21 June 2007 (UTC)

Sig?

Do you mean the code or the use of sup/sub? Peace. Spartan-James ^COMM _CONTRIBS 21:51, 21 June 2007 (UTC)

Look at the source. It runs over lines due to the spacing. GDonato (talk) 21:52, 21 June 2007 (UTC)

Is this any better?

Spartan-James ^COMM _CONTRIBS Or do you suggest I just leave the talk page link on there and get rid of the contribs? I'm kinda new so sorry if I'm getting annoying. Peace

It's really the font colour changes- maybe visit WP:SIG. GDonato (talk) 22:07, 21 June 2007 (UTC)

Ok, sorry for being a pain, but I gotta know...I knocked off two colors and took away the contribs, how's this

Spartan-James ^COMM

Not a pain, better, someone else may be able to help to make it better still. GDonato (talk) 22:21, 21 June 2007 (UTC)

Ok, I linked James to talk page and took out the comm. I think this is pretty good for now? Peace. Spartan-James 22:28, 21 June 2007 (UTC)

Great I've tidied the code a bit too; try that. GDonato (talk) 22:30, 21 June 2007 (UTC)

{{helpme}}

Ty! Wiikipedian

• No problem, just make sure you don't use it too much. Thanks, GDonato (talk) 18:29, 22 June 2007 (UTC)

NRT Incorporated

hey thanks for restoring my post. i wasnt sure if it sounded like an advertisement because thats what was posted on the page so i kinda deleted it in frustration :P Jaysun42 20:25, 22 June 2007 (UTC)

No problem. GDonato (talk) 20:25, 22 June 2007 (UTC)

Re. John Thune

Sorry for the confusion, I summarized it.--South dakota-boy 20:17, 25 June 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, the problem is you summarised it way too much. GDonato (talk) 20:19, 25 June 2007 (UTC)

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Email

You've got one. Ryan Postlethwaite 23:07, 27 June 2007 (UTC)

Thanks Ryan, I won't be able to get it for another 6/7 hours yet, GDonato (talk) 09:15, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

OK, I've replied but won't be able to see anything else till about 1500 UTC GDonato (talk) 09:26, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

RfA

Are you ready to rock and roll!? Ryan Postlethwaite 21:09, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

Pretty much have you given it a look (not formally accepted yet) GDonato (talk) 21:11, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, I've had a scan through - it all looks fine to me. Get it accepted, then transcluded. Ryan Postlethwaite 21:12, 28 June 2007 (UTC)