User talk:Giants27/Archives/2009/May

DYK for Joey Hamilton

On May 1, 2009, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Joey Hamilton, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 06:53, 1 May 2009 (UTC)

Joey Hamilton

I found important mistake in Joey Hamilton article, I tried to correct it. [1]

But my English may be inappropriate, because I am Japanese. If you discover a mistake, I want you to correct it.--KANESUE 12:41, 1 May 2009 (UTC)

Notability of Caleb Clark

A tag has been placed on Caleb Clark requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done because the article, which appears to be about a real person, organization (band, club, company, etc.), or web content, does not indicate how or why the subject is notable: that is, why an article about that subject should be included in an encyclopedia. Under the criteria for speedy deletion, articles that do not indicate the subject's importance or significance may be deleted at any time. Please see the guidelines for what is generally accepted as notable. If this is the first page that you have created, then you should read the guide to writing your first article.

If you think that you can assert the notability of the subject, you may contest the deletion by adding {{hangon}} to the top of the article (just below the existing speedy deletion or "db" tag), coupled with adding a note on the article's talk page explaining your position, but be aware that once tagged for speedy deletion, if the article meets the criterion it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the article that would confirm the subject's notability under Wikipedia guidelines.

For guidelines on specific types of articles, you may want to check out our criteria for biographies, for web sites, for bands, or for companies. Feel free to leave a note on my talk page if you have any questions about this. — X96lee15 (talk) 16:23, 3 May 2009 (UTC)

Token of recognition

		The Silver Maple Leaf Award
		--awarded to Giants27 for months of effort to create biographies for current CFL players, keep CFL rosters updated, create CFL DYKs, and work on the 2009 CFL Draft. -- DoubleBlue (talk) 20:42, 3 May 2009 (UTC)

And it's amazing the more and more I finish the more and more redlinks appear. haha Thanks a lot!--Giants27 ^T/C 20:45, 3 May 2009 (UTC)

Help 5/4/09

I know MMA is not your forte

but can you take a look at this for me?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:David.snipes/sandbox_4

Sadly the MMA people I know are not as helpful as the NFL person I know. But at least let me know if its any good. David.snipes (talk) 15:47, 4 May 2009 (UTC)

Although I don't know much about MMA I'd say that that it is a pretty good article, but might I suggest go to My preferences then clicking on Gadgets and checking the box that says refTools as it adds a button to the editing toolbar (the bar right above the editing space that also contains the signature button) that when used completely simplifies that reference adding process by formatting it for you. Good job.--Giants27 ^T/C 18:57, 4 May 2009 (UTC)

ok I did that already, but how do I use it? David.snipes (talk) 20:10, 4 May 2009 (UTC)

Don't worry I wasn't sure at first but this is how I found it:

1. Next to this button: it will appear
2. Click the button and the choices of Web, News, Book, Journal, Named references, Error check and Cancel will appear
3. Usually I click News or Named references and with News you will be required to fill in the URL, but all the others are not required but recommended so just fill in as many as apply, the section for Reference name will be explained next
4. 'Named references only appear when you or another editor types into the Reference name field, you can use anything relevant you want to fill that in
5. Named references are used to cite multiple things with only one reference (see in use here and here).--Giants27 ^T/C 20:45, 4 May 2009 (UTC)

Simple enough, I could use it.

By the way- I filled out the 1996 Panthers Roster (missing players) and am working on the redlinks. Anything you think I should be working on? I wonder how I get a Panthers Sub-group like other, lesser teams have (such as This team has.)David.snipes (talk) 20:58, 4 May 2009 (UTC)

Good work, looks like you got everything I could think of and on the subproject thing you just create the project page (in this case it was be at Wikipedia:WikiProject National Football League/Carolina Panthers subproject and fill in the necessary stuff, however you have to have at least five interested parties (maybe it's three) who'd like to join and help out. I'd join it.--Giants27 ^T/C 21:03, 4 May 2009 (UTC)

Foote

No harm in it, no reason not to make sure.►Chris Nelson^Holla! 21:35, 4 May 2009 (UTC)

True.--Giants27 ^T/C 22:03, 4 May 2009 (UTC)

Told you I would be trouble part VII

ok.

Policy states: Where advancing outside interests is more important to an editor than advancing the aims of Wikipedia, that editor stands in a conflict of interest.

Now, even though I am the NFL editor of a sports website I have ensured that I have not used it as a source or even made mention of it and used other sources.

There is a tag on a recently created page USA:MMA asking for more refences- I can add more, but they would be from an event I attended and wrote about. Since I would NOT be doing it for my website; How can I without someone else thinking it IS a Conflict? Sadly as only 8 members of the media were there and none of thier reports mention the new division.

I have 2 ways to go about it.

Let it get deleted for non references rather than take a chance of destroying the page and weaken Wikipedia as a source.

or

Create another USER ID and fake it- I take that as dishonesty.

Here is the quandry. Say Peter King is on Wiki and finds an error on Brett Favre's page(say wiki states his plane landed at the St Pauls airport and it landed in Milwalkee) , corrects it and uses his own column as the source. Does that not weaken the effort here? If you or I did so using his source that would be both credible and allowed. David.snipes (talk) 22:18, 4 May 2009 (UTC)

Way #1 is way better than #2, #2 can get you blocked for sockpuppetry so don't do that. My advice is don't worry about the tags hundreds of articles have them asking for more or better references (heck more 3/4 of mine do). What I do with that refimprove tags is either I ignore them or I remove them. And yes you can use it unless it's a place like blogspot or bleacher report where anyone can come and write for it, in that case no. But if you have to be hired to write for it (i.e. paid) then you can add it.--Giants27 ^T/C 22:29, 4 May 2009 (UTC)

Well I have no desire to be a puppet, but I'd rather get in trouble for 1 than banned for 2. So based on your opinion, if USAMMA gives me the information directly, and I publish it, I can use it?

By the way the Project page is up, looks like crap, but its up. David.snipes (talk) 22:42, 4 May 2009 (UTC)

Shouldn't be a problem and I just joined the project, I'll help you fill in the blanks.--Giants27 ^T/C 22:50, 4 May 2009 (UTC)

This user is a member of the Carolina Panthers Project.

Well at least I know If i screw it up you will message me. Can you tell me why it screws up the formatting?

David.snipes (talk) 23:52, 4 May 2009 (UTC)

You had an unending <div style> thing after you have |} it must be followed with </div></wiki> in this case.--~~~~ ::::::::I got the code from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Jeff_G./MLB-Yankees - there is no there.David.snipes (talk) 00:11, 5 May 2009 (UTC)

</nowiki> is so that it doesn't format it look at what I added [2].--Giants27 ^T/C 00:12, 5 May 2009 (UTC)

So is that picture better? I figured that was better than just having words there. David.snipes (talk) 00:36, 5 May 2009 (UTC)

Shouldn't be a problem.--Giants27 ^T/C 00:53, 5 May 2009 (UTC)

AFD

Can you nominate Mesphin Forrester for deletion? I'm lazy! haha►Chris Nelson^Holla! 23:37, 4 May 2009 (UTC)

No problem.--Giants27 ^T/C 23:45, 4 May 2009 (UTC)

Thanks. I won't ask again, it's just so annoying having to do all the templates and put it on the right pages haha!►Chris Nelson^Holla! 00:12, 5 May 2009 (UTC)

Hey no problem I hate AfDing too so much work it doesn't help that every days log takes like five minutes to load. haha--Giants27 ^T/C 00:15, 5 May 2009 (UTC)

WikiProject Arena Football League Newsletter - May 2009

→ Please direct all enquiries to the WikiProject talk page.
→ This newsletter/release was delivered by ENewsBot · 07:12, 5 May 2009 (UTC)

All American Football League

Per your request. Grsz¹¹ 17:08, 5 May 2009 (UTC)

Re:

Haha! It's a combination of Inferno, Lord of Penguins and the account I was using: Knight of the Wind. That would have been amusing if you or somebody else filed a SPI. Knight-Lord of the Infernal Penguins 02:55, 6 May 2009 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/BQZip01 4

Thanks for the support. — BQZip01 — ^talk 01:43, 7 May 2009 (UTC)

Your userify request

Heya, I got to it yesterday morning and hope that's what you needed done. Cheers, Nja²⁴⁷ 17:09, 7 May 2009 (UTC)

Thank you for voting for me

Giants27, Gaia Octavia Agrippa has smiled at you! Smiles promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by smiling at someone else, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Go on, smile! Cheers, and happy editing! Gaia Octavia Agrippa ^Talk | _Sign 19:51, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
Smile at others by adding {{subst:Smile}} to their talk page with a friendly message.

Q

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ESPN25:_Who%27s#1.3F

Whats the purpose of the external Links there? David.snipes (talk) 12:59, 8 May 2009 (UTC)

Not sure.--Giants27 ^T/C 18:55, 8 May 2009 (UTC)

Well if YOU don;t know- I'm screwedDavid.snipes (talk) 20:40, 8 May 2009 (UTC)

Oh wait nevermind the external links show some of the rankings from certain episodes and can be (if not already) used in the article.--Giants27 ^T/C 21:29, 8 May 2009 (UTC)

DYK for LaShaun Ward

On May 10, 2009, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article LaShaun Ward, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Shubinator (talk) 14:41, 10 May 2009 (UTC)

DYK for Mine That Bird

On May 12, 2009, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Mine That Bird, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Shubinator (talk) 00:02, 12 May 2009 (UTC)

RfA Thank You

My RFA passed today at 75/2/1 so I wanted to thank you for your participation in it. Special thanks go to GlassCobra and FlyingToaster for their nomination and support. Cheers! --Rosiestep (talk) 01:25, 12 May 2009 (UTC)

RfA Thanks

Thank you for supporting me in my recent RfA, which unfortunately did not pass with a final tally of (45/39/9). I plan on addressing the concerns raised and working to improve in the next several months. Special thanks go to MBisanz, GT5162, and MC10 for nominating me. Thanks again, -download ׀ sign! 03:38, 12 May 2009 (UTC)

CFL

How long have you been into the CFL?►Chris Nelson^Holla! 21:02, 11 May 2009 (UTC)

Since January.--Giants27 (t|c|r|s) 21:04, 11 May 2009 (UTC)

Haha that's what I thought. Kind of weird how you just picked a team and now you're all like "I hate that draft pick!" Do you even know who those guys are?►Chris Nelson^Holla! 02:26, 12 May 2009 (UTC)

I do somewhat all I know from what I've read was he was supposed to be a later round pick not the 6th overall pick.--Giants27 (t|c|r|s) 02:30, 12 May 2009 (UTC)

From what I can tell though, the CFL draft isn't as big a deal as the NFL draft. The CFL still has a huge crop of American talent that couldn't cut it in the NFL to pick from. The draft hardly seems as important for CFL teams.►Chris Nelson^Holla! 02:32, 12 May 2009 (UTC)

First part yes, second part no kind of they can sign some non-NFL talent after the draft (like Tray Blackmon) but all the guys drafted have to have lived in Canada for seven of the first 15 years of their lives. And the draft is really important because you have to have a certain number of Canadians on your roster or on the field or something like that. haha--Giants27 (t|c|r|s) 02:40, 12 May 2009 (UTC)

Yeah I know, but a lot of the talent doesn't come from Canada, so the draft isn't nearly as vital to a team as it is in the NFL.►Chris Nelson^Holla! 03:23, 12 May 2009 (UTC)

By the way, Tray Blackmon's the man. Too bad his dumbass just couldn't keep his life straight. He's a hell of a player.►Chris Nelson^Holla! 03:25, 12 May 2009 (UTC)

Ehhh....whatever that seems to be the story for everyone like Pacman, Billy Edelin and others then they're problems keep them from success.--Giants27 (t|c|r|s) 02:26, 13 May 2009 (UTC)

Half must be non-imports so it's pretty important in structuring your rosters. I don't know the comparative importance to the NFL draft though. While it's true that those who can play in the NFL will do so for the pure fact of the far greater salary, for many positions, a different style, sized, or speedy player can be differently valued in the NFL/CFL due to the differing rules and size of the field so be careful not to write off CFL players as "talent that couldn't cut it"; specific talents are valued differently in different games. DoubleBlue (talk) 21:33, 12 May 2009 (UTC)

Well aside from the patterns of former NFL players going to the CFL, I'm also basing my judgment on the remarks of a few CFL players I've spoken to that have told me the talent drop-off from the NFL to the CFL is tremendous. The implication was it's quite amateur. Therefore, I think it's a valid assumption that most former NFL players in the CFL couldn't cut it in the NFL.►Chris Nelson^Holla! 21:59, 12 May 2009 (UTC)

Well there are plenty of quotes from those who have played both who say it's a fallacy. Equally talented athletes with differently balanced skills/size/etc. can be differently valued because of the different game. Of course the top tier of pure athletes will go to the NFL where they can rake in the fame and fortune but for the vast majority, it's not that different. DoubleBlue (talk) 23:31, 12 May 2009 (UTC)

Who, Mike Byrne and Malik Jackson? haha--Giants27 (t|c|r|s) 02:26, 13 May 2009 (UTC)

Panthers > Giants

Do you see the table I added on the CP Project?

Thoughts? David.snipes (talk) 15:13, 12 May 2009 (UTC)

Take a look at the 2001 Draft section HERE

is the Sortable table nessasary or should they be like This? I can see adding the Black border and all- but is a sortable table nessasary? David.snipes (talk) 17:14, 12 May 2009 (UTC)

I like the idea the better we can make the articles the better, and it can be with the borders but it doesn't have to be.--Giants27 (t|c|r|s) 19:34, 12 May 2009 (UTC)

Last question for today

How do you get the new section tab on the top of the page?David.snipes (talk) 22:48, 12 May 2009 (UTC)

Those will only show up on talk pages and to use it you just click on it, type in the headline and your text and the system does the rest.--Giants27 (t|c|r|s) 02:22, 13 May 2009 (UTC)

Football players

Just a quick reminder that we don't want people to be filed directly in "People from (province)" unless it's absolutely unavoidable. A football player should be categorized in "(Province) sportspeople" instead, and if their birthplace is known they should also be categorized in the appropriate "People from (city)" or "People from (county)" subcategory. Thanks. Bearcat (talk) 17:44, 12 May 2009 (UTC)

Oh yeah sorry about that, forgot all about it.--Giants27 (t|c|r|s) 19:32, 12 May 2009 (UTC)

No worries. Oh, and just so you know, it's always okay to skip the city or county category if you're having trouble finding the right one; the sportspeople category is the one that should always be there. (Actually, it would even be okay to create new subcategories specifically for football players instead, but don't feel obligated to do so if you don't feel up to taking on the task.) Bearcat (talk) 02:20, 13 May 2009 (UTC)

Malik Jackson

That's pretty weird about Malik's position. I know he's been a rush end before, but he's nowhere near his listed 230 weight, you can tell by looking at him. I'd say he's maybe 200, 210 at the max. He's closely to a safety than he is a defensive end, haha. Oh well.►Chris Nelson^Holla! 03:40, 14 May 2009 (UTC)

Yeah maybe Calgary will use him as a DE/OLB hybrid, I have no idea I just go by the stories or transaction wires. haha--Giants27 (t|c|r|s) 12:17, 14 May 2009 (UTC)

I'm not that familiar with Jackson and, of course, he's just trying out for the job, but this is an example of what we were discussing before: The size and skills required in the Canadian game differ from the American one. Hulking, immobile defensive linemen are valuable in the NFL but would be a huge liability in the CFL where they line up a yard away from the scrimmage line, have more field width to cover, multiple offensive players in motion to keep in check, and far fewer running plays to guard. DoubleBlue (talk) 18:30, 16 May 2009 (UTC)

Still, based on what I've seen of most CFL defensive ends, Jackson is still not nearly big enough.►Chris Nelson^Holla! 18:30, 16 May 2009 (UTC)

Can we just agree the games are completely different? haha--Giants27 (t|c|r|s) 18:41, 16 May 2009 (UTC)

I don't think anyone's arguing. We're just talking. I'm just commenting that I don't think Malik's big enough to play end even in the CFL. Looking at team rosters, that appears to be the case.►Chris Nelson^Holla! 18:47, 16 May 2009 (UTC)

I think that you are likely right about him not making it but some of the best are in the low 200s. Cameron Wake was listed at 241, Fred Perry is at 240, Gavin Walls is 231, Kitwana Jones 227. DoubleBlue (talk) 18:56, 16 May 2009 (UTC)

Going back to my earlier comment he's probably a DE/OLB hybrid and remember he's 230 now.--Giants27 (t|c|r|s) 19:02, 16 May 2009 (UTC)

It's true that his flexibility could be valuable as a back-up. DoubleBlue (talk) 19:07, 16 May 2009 (UTC)

There's no way Malik weighs 230 though. Probably closer to 200.►Chris Nelson^Holla! 19:11, 16 May 2009 (UTC)

Believe it or not he is.--Giants27 (t|c|r|s) 19:44, 16 May 2009 (UTC)

I've seen that. They just used his listed height/weight from Louisville. Like I said, he's probably about 200 now.►Chris Nelson^Holla! 23:09, 16 May 2009 (UTC)

Your feedback needed

here. RF23 (talk) 22:47, 14 May 2009 (UTC)

re Userify request

 Done. Please let me know when you are done with the userspace subpage, so it can be deleted, again. Cirt (talk) 03:46, 17 May 2009 (UTC)

DYK Next update

I notice that you're adding hooks to the queues. As far as I know, people usually look at the history to see if someone else before they start adding hooks to prevent edit conflicts. I was adding to the next update queue and you edit conflicted me. It's especially important with an administrator because we'll usually add the articles to the queue when done. In any case, please finish out the next update and let me know when you're done so I can move it to queue #1. I expect to be here for at least a half hour. Thanks for your help! Royalbroil 13:09, 17 May 2009 (UTC)

There's 2 easy ways to deal with Wikipedia time. First, change it so history is converted to local time. Go to your preferences, then click the "Date & time" tab. Click the "Fill in from browser" button and you're done. While you're there, click the "Gadgets" tab all the way to the right. In the "User interface gadgets" section, add a check mark to "Add a clock in the personal toolbar that displays the current time in UTC (which also provides a link to purge the current page)." Now you can easily find the current Wikitime in UTC! Another cool gadget is "refTools, adds a "cite" button to the editing toolbar for quick and easy addition of commonly used citation templates." - it builds references for you! Enjoy! Royalbroil 13:24, 17 May 2009 (UTC)

Please add credits to the "Credits" section when you're assembling sets in Next or Next next update. They're in a hidden div for each nomination on T:TDYK. Also, you shouldn't promote your own hook to the queue, especially when it has an outstanding question on it. It's also best to not promote hooks you've verified. Shubinator (talk) 13:50, 17 May 2009 (UTC)

Replied on your talk page.--Giants27 (t|c|r|s) 14:01, 17 May 2009 (UTC)

who do I need to talk to

to get this page protected?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UFC_98#Main_card

David.snipes (talk) 21:07, 18 May 2009 (UTC)

Bring all your page protection needs to WP:RFPP where an admin will look over the pages history and if needed protect the page.--Giants27 (t|c|r|s) 21:26, 18 May 2009 (UTC)

DYK for Justin Brown

On May 19, 2009, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Justin Brown, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Shubinator (talk) 11:53, 19 May 2009 (UTC)

DYK for Chris Jackson (gridiron football)

On May 19, 2009, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Chris Jackson (gridiron football), which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Shubinator (talk) 21:09, 19 May 2009 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Article

Hello! Your submission of Article at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and there still are some issues that may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! JulieSpaulding (talk) 17:27, 21 May 2009 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Drug policy of Canada

Hi Giants, I left a message for you at the DYK listing for this page. Sorry, as I'm still a newbie I don't know what happens next. JulieSpaulding (talk) 19:22, 21 May 2009 (UTC)

Replied at the nomination.--Giants27 (t|c|r|s) 19:30, 21 May 2009 (UTC)

List of sled dog races DYK

Thanks for the check, and enjoy Greg Paulus at quarterback! JKBrooks85 (talk) 06:55, 22 May 2009 (UTC)

Haha, yeah SU needs anybody right now, hopefully Paulus can help.--Giants27 (t|c|r|s) 14:14, 22 May 2009 (UTC)

DYK for Kevin Daft

On May 24, 2009, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Kevin Daft, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Jamie^☆S93 16:00, 23 May 2009 (UTC) 06:56, 24 May 2009 (UTC)

Assembling queues

I appreciate the time you've put into preparing sets for DYK. I didn't mention this before because we were very low on verified hooks, but the DYK sets should be balanced and show a diversity of topics from around the world. Specifically, two hooks from the same country (usually the US) should not be next to each other, and two bio-type hooks also should not be next to each other. For guidelines on assembling hooks, see Wikipedia:Did_you_know/Additional_rules#Rules_of_thumb_for_preparing_updates. Shubinator (talk) 15:44, 24 May 2009 (UTC)

No problem.--Giants27 (t|c|r|s) 15:48, 24 May 2009 (UTC)

One other, slightly more urgent note: both you and JamieS93 (who is assembling the Next update while you assemble Next next) have chosen the Gonzaga cameo hook for your queues. He's using it as the picture hook and it, obviously, can't remain in both queues so it would be less complicated if you were to delete it from the queue you are assembling. Just fyi. Thanks. - Dravecky (talk) 17:35, 24 May 2009 (UTC)

Just removed it.--Giants27 (t|c|r|s) 17:37, 24 May 2009 (UTC)

ThankSpam

My RfA Thank you for participating in my "RecFA", which passed with a final tally of 153/39/22. There were issues raised regarding my adminship that I intend to cogitate upon, but I am grateful for the very many supportive comments I received and for the efforts of certain editors (Ceoil, Noroton and Lar especially) in responding to some issues. I wish to note how humbled I was when I read Buster7's support comment, although a fair majority gave me great pleasure. I would also note those whose opposes or neutral were based in process concerns and who otherwise commented kindly in regard to my record. I recognise that the process itself was unusual, and the format was generally considered questionable - and I accept that I was mistaken in my perception of how it would be received - but I am particularly grateful for those whose opposes and neutrals were based in perceptions of how I was not performing to the standards expected of an administrator. As much as the support I received, those comments are hopefully going to allow me to be a better contributor to the project. Thank you. Very much. LessHeard vanU (talk) 20:15, 24 May 2009 (UTC) ~~~~~

Well, back to the office it is...

DYK May 23

Hi. I added a late entry to May 23rd. I noticed that you cleared out all the newer ones, but wondered if you might have missed that one since it was farther down the page. Normally I wouldn't care so much, but it's my first DYK submission in nearly 3 years, so I wanted to be sure that I had done everything correctly. Thanks! —Willscrlt ( “Talk” ) 13:51, 25 May 2009 (UTC)

Thanks for reviewing it. I pointed out where ALT1 and ALT2 can be found in the article. I guess Bibliography sections aren't normally considered prose, but the way I wrote the article, it really is prose and a significant part of the article. That's probably how/why you missed it the first time around. Are three alternates overkill? Based on past successful DYKs, which ones do you think are the best hooks (or at least most likely to make it to the main page)? Thanks again. —Willscrlt ( “Talk” ) 15:23, 25 May 2009 (UTC)

The sound

I have just one simple question: Do you like the sound of the waves at night. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.7.126.253 (talk) 22:53, 25 May 2009 (UTC)

What the f*ck?--Giants27 (t|c|r|s) 23:04, 25 May 2009 (UTC)

I was just wondering, so yes or no? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.7.126.253 (talk) 23:16, 25 May 2009 (UTC)

Why does it matter?--Giants27 (t|c|r|s) 23:19, 25 May 2009 (UTC)

Im interested because your a Giants fan--99.7.126.253 (talk) 23:21, 25 May 2009 (UTC)

Okay I sort of get it now, but still why that question?--Giants27 (t|c|r|s) 23:31, 25 May 2009 (UTC)

I dont no, just curious, If you want my answer than I would say the only thing that sounds better than the waves is the fans cheering after the Giants win another Super Bowl this year. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.7.126.253 (talk) 23:34, 25 May 2009 (UTC)

DYK for Brooks Associates Racing

I'm puzzled by your statement that the hook is not sourced - this reference clearly says that Primetime bought both cars from champions BAR, and this is a statement from BAR saying they'll be "absent from the racing grid this season". Both references are given in the lead. Perhaps you were looking in the 2009 section, and no the lead?NoCal100 (talk) 02:15, 26 May 2009 (UTC)

DYK for Dwaine Carpenter

On May 26, 2009, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Dwaine Carpenter, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Jamie^☆S93 02:21, 26 May 2009 (UTC)

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DYK for Charles Fisher (American football)

On May 26, 2009, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Charles Fisher (American football), which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Jamie^☆S93 08:21, 26 May 2009 (UTC)

Thank you for your support

Unfortunately, my RFA was closed recently with a final tally of 75½/38/10. Though it didn't succeed, I wanted to thank you for your support and I hope I can count on it in the future. Even though it didn't pass, it had a nearly 2 to 1 ratio of support and I am quite encouraged by those results. I intend to review the support, oppose, and neutral !votes and see what I can do to address those concerns that were brought up and resubmit in a few months. If you would like to assist in my betterment and/or co-nominate me in the future, please let me know on my talk page. Special thanks go to Schmidt, MICHAEL Q., TomStar81, and henrik for their co-nominations and support. — BQZip01 — talk

Shameless thankspam

FlyingToaster Barnstar

Hello Giants! Thank you so much for your support in my recent RfA, which passed with a tally of 126/32/5. I am truly humbled by the trust you placed in me, and will endeavor to live up to that trust. FlyingToaster

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DYK for Sean Brewer

On May 27, 2009, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Sean Brewer, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

-- PFHLai (talk) 05:50, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Barnstar

		The Original Barnstar
		For your continued excellent work at the DYK? page, approving hooks, reviewing hooks, and placing them in the various queue's. Keep up the great work! CarpetCrawlermessage me 21:07, 28 May 2009 (UTC)

Thanks a lot!--Giants27 (t|c|r|s) 21:09, 28 May 2009 (UTC)

No problem, keep up the great work! CarpetCrawler^{message me} 21:22, 28 May 2009 (UTC)

RussFrancisTE81

Can you help me watch this guy, he has a problem with copy/pasting info from players bios and makes tons of errors in the process.--Yankees10 23:38, 28 May 2009 (UTC)

No problem I'll check it out when I get the chance.--Giants27 (t|c|r|s) 23:46, 28 May 2009 (UTC)

Ok thanks--Yankees10 00:44, 29 May 2009 (UTC)

DYK for Brock Williams

On May 29, 2009, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Brock Williams, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Dravecky (talk) 08:21, 29 May 2009 (UTC)

DYK for Jacoby Shepherd

On May 29, 2009, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Jacoby Shepherd, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Jamie^☆S93 14:21, 29 May 2009 (UTC)

DYK for Jaymar Johnson

On May 30, 2009, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Jaymar Johnson, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Dravecky (talk) 08:21, 30 May 2009 (UTC)