User talk:Gromlakh/Archive 1

Archive 1

Archive 2

Welcome!

Hello, Gromlakh, 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:

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WikiProject Mixed martial arts

Ever thought of joining Wikipedia:WikiProject Mixed martial arts? I noticed you have lots of MMA related edits. We are now taking suggestions for the new MMA article improvement drive, please add your input to decide what the first collaboration should be. VegaDark 22:20, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

I probably should get around to joining at some point. I don't think I have the time right now to contribute much to the article improvement drive, but I keep my eye on several MMA-related articles for vandalism, nonsense, etc. I'll probably throw my name in the members section. Tuckdogg 01:09, 13 December 2006 (UTC)

I'll second that, your contributions show you've made a lot of positive edits to MMA-related articles. Keep up the good work! east.718 12:49, 13 June 2007 (UTC)

Fine, fine, if you're gonna twist my arm...in a kimura...Tuckdogg 02:10, 14 June 2007 (UTC)

Adam Copeland

There is a move discussin going on at the talk page of Adam Copeland, I thought you would be interested in it. TJ Spyke 02:58, 7 February 2007 (UTC)

Great job!

...catching that linkspammer and reverting vandalism in general. Have you thought about trying out Twinkle? It makes vandalism reversion much easier, and also streamlines warning users.  east.718 at 01:26, September 12, 2007 

Looks interesting! I may have to check that out...Tuckdogg 11:38, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

Arbitrary revision reverting

If you are going to reverse a revision that has been researched and well crafted, be consistent across the board. Compare content with other similar entries which are considered acceptable, then rethink your actions. Read the Muhammed Ali, Fedor Emelianenko, Chuck Liddell biographies for examples of what is considered relevant information, particularly regarding fight descriptions. Make changes to all of those wiki entries if you feel that your standards should be universally accepted. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Acesfull11 (talk • contribs)

Please see WP:OTHERSTUFFEXISTS. I'm sure Tuckdogg will get around to cleaning up those articles too. east.718 at 20:17, September 25, 2007

East718 is correct, at least as to the Liddell/Fedor pages. Chuck hasn't been on my watchlist, but I think I should add him.Tuckdogg 23:52, 25 September 2007 (UTC)

I've copied the MMA portion of my watchlist to my sandbox for your use... just visit [1] and paste at the bottom... there's probably a few leftovers from other topics though. east.718 at 00:41, September 26, 2007

Holy friggin' crap, dude! Suddenly my watchlist doesn't look so insanely large!Tuckdogg 01:30, 26 September 2007 (UTC)

Tim Sylvia's Page

I was the one reverting edits to Tim Sylvia's page. As one person pointed out, putting his website info about autographs could be seen as advertisement so it's best to keep that out, but as for the rest of it I still think it should be put back on the page. The info I reverted it to seems to be general consensus among anyone who is not blind. As it stands, leaving that specific information out would seem like a POV edit by someone who is a Tim Sylvia fan. What's your reasoning for removing that info then threatening me with a ban (which someone else already did)? Cyrus777 04:16, 2 October 2007 (UTC)

Response on user's talk page.Tuckdogg 12:51, 2 October 2007 (UTC)

UFC 79

The Chuck Liddell vs. Wanderlei Silva fight was set for UFC 79 on December 29 and will be played on DirecTV as per various articles and their own website. That is confirmation tha fight is happening. What your are looking for is an offcial annoucement from UFC or the fighters. Wikipedia ia here to share information. While I agree with you that rumors and speculation should not be on here, big news like a cable company announcing it will carry the fight is something worth sharing on wikipedia and is validated information with references to back it. There is nothing in wikipedia that says we need an offcial annoucement from UFC to list the fight and post on on the UFC 79 page. All we need is confirmed verification that the fight is taking place and we have that with the DirecTV article. If you are waiting for UFC to offcially annouce the fight then why are there 4 or 5 fights listed on the UFC 79 page? The only fight officially annouced by UFC for December 29th is Matt Serra vs. Matt Hughes. I don't know why you are being so strict on here that you want to keep confirmed and reference articles out of the pages that will be read by fans. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.176.157.157 (talk) 01:32, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

As per the topic started on the UFC 79 talk page...umm, yeah, that's exactly what I'm looking for. The standard for including a fight is an official announcement from the promotion. If there is none, then a statement from one or more of the fighters confirming that the fight is officially signed will do. Barring one of those, there is no official fight. If the fight is not official, it is rumored. If it is rumored, it doesn't belong on the wiki page. Period.Tuckdogg 02:45, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

Well then why don't you delete all the other fights that are included on that listing? The only fight that has been confirmed by UFC itself is Matt Serra vs. Matt Hughes. All the other information about the match ups from UFC 79 where brought from 2nd hand websites that have nothing to do with the UFC company itself reporting the fight will happen. Why does my information about Liddel and Silva get deleted when at least the DirecTV people have something to do with the UFC and they said the fight will happen. How do 2nd hand websites have more credibility then DirecTV saying it will carry a fight? You come check all this stuff and basically have no standards for what you are taking out and leaving in. You take out valid information saying it's not official but leave other information that has not been officially announced either? If your gonna make moves like taking out big news that has a reference and valid information (which I believe is vandalism)then at least do it evenly so there is consistency on what is on the page. You can't have many different pieces of information with similar references backing them and then go and pick and choose which ones end up on the page. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.176.157.157 (talk) 02:54, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

Check the edit history on the UFC 79 page. Myself (and others) have been editing the crap out of it, keeping unofficial fights off of the page for weeks. Those fights are on there because they are now officially signed, and the reference articles confirm it. Kongo/Nogueria was announced by the Fight Network, and confirmed as signed by both camps. Clementi confirmed that Joe Silva told him his fight was officially on the card, so that's good.

All the reference articles say reflect that those fights are officially confirmed from official sources, either the fighters themselves or from the UFC. The reference articles for Silva/Liddell say nothing of the sort. They mention that a graphic was posted on the DirecTV website, and then was taken down. They are then "SPECULATING" (<--- note the magic word) on what exactly that means. Speculation == not official == no fight yet. The expectation is that the fight is on, and will be announced at UFC 77. Until that happens, there's no way of knowing whether the fight is signed or is still just in negotiations. Remember, this is the same fight that Dana announced with Silva & Chuck in the cage, and it still hasn't happened yet.Tuckdogg 03:11, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

How is the fight network putting up a paragraph about the Kengo vs Nog fight taking place at UFC 79 any different then MMA weekley posting a graphic directly from the DirecTV website saying that the Liddell fight is taking place at UFC 79? One was confirmed by the fight network, one was confirmed by DirecTV. Neither has been announced by the fighter or by the UFC. If your criteria is the UFC or fighter annoucement then 80 percent of the fights listed must come down. If your criteria is that a site confirms it, then it can all stay up. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.176.157.157 (talk) 03:15, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

Because both camps have confirmed Nog/Kongo, and the Fight Network is a reliable source that announced the fight as officially signed. The MMA Weekly article never says the fight is signed, nor has either fighter's camp announced it, nor has the UFC. DirecTV also did not confirm the fight. They posted the picture, then they took it down almost immediately. What does that mean? I haven't a clue. Probably either that they weren't supposed to announced it that early (because Dana wants to save the announcement for UFC 77), or because Dana told them to yank it down because the contracts haven't been signed yet and he doesn't want to get hopes up based on the previous history of making this fight. I'd guess it's likely the former, but my guess isn't a reliable source.

And since at least one fighter involved in each of the listed fights has confirmed that the fight is signed, sealed, and delivered for UFC 79, that's considered reliable enough for it to be listed. No need to drop any of the fights, except the one glaring exception that's never been confirmed by any the promoter or a fighter involved. Any guesses as to which fight that is?Tuckdogg 03:32, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

Oh wow, looked what happened with the Nog/Kongo fight. It's not happening. Guess my statement was correct that if Liddell vs. Silva was not allowed to be post then the other fights should not be posted because none wedre confirmed by the UFC. You either post all fights that are annouced by scources outside the UFC or post none of them. You can't just post some. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.176.157.157 (talk) 22:35, 22 October 2007 (UTC)

UFC

Before you go back and try to say Randy Cotoure is not UFC Heavyweight champ you need to go to the UFC's website http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=fighter.TitleHolders&cid=3. It does not list the title as vacant. It lists Randy Cotoure as champ. So unless you can provide a proper citation more reliable than the UFC itself. Do not change it.Aladdin Zane 23:43, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

Responded on user's talk page.Tuckdogg 23:49, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

Because even though there are certain things going on around Randy right now and his retirement again. They still lists him as champ and are leaving the title with him until Dana has had a chance to speak with him. which has not happened as of yet. So there is nothing wrong with leaving it as is until the talks are over.Aladdin Zane 23:51, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

Randy supposedly faxed in a resignation. No talks have happened as of this time because Randy is in South Africa filming a movie. So they are leaving the title in his name until talks are over. Because a resignation has to be accepted for it to be inforced. As of this time it still has not been accepted until Dana has a chance to speak with randyAladdin Zane 23:57, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

Response on user's talk page.Tuckdogg 23:58, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

So to keep edit wars from happening while they are waiting for talks to happen. There is no harm in leaving the page as is until the UFC officialy declares the title vacant.Aladdin Zane 23:59, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

Response on user's talk page.Tuckdogg 00:02, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

It is "alledgedly" because anyone can fax anyone anything saying it was from Randy. Also Dana said he received the resignation paper. He did NOT say the UFC ACCEPTED the resignation letter. There is a big difference. So unless you have something from the UFC stating they have accepted it and the title is vacant. It should stay as it is until the UFC declares it vacant. Which as of current time and date they havent, and the website is updated several tiumes daily. So best to leave it be until the officially announce the title is vacant to prevent edit wars.Aladdin Zane 00:06, 19 October 2007 (UTC

Response on user's talk page.Tuckdogg 00:09, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

I'm not your Dude, and I was not the first to revert what you did. Best thing is to leave it alone til it is officialAladdin Zane 00:16, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

I'm finished with this conversation.Tuckdogg 00:18, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

Also depending on the contract he had with the UFC they can decline his resignation. Because As with any contracted employee. For instance when I was a contracted employee I could only resign with a 3 month notice. If I tried to immediately resign I had to pay them a huge sum of money. Aladdin Zane 00:22, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

You need to go read the mixed martial arts talkpage. Looks like 2 others agree with me, and one even posted this [2] which is exactly what I have been telling you.Aladdin Zane 01:20, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

Hello, Zepp

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RE: Fedor

Um...okay? The Anti-Vandalism King 18:50, 28 October 2007 (UTC)

Need a favor

Hey Tuckdogg, I'm sure you're familiar with the "wigger" vandal that's been attacking Phil Baroni, Pete Sell, Matt Serra, and other articles. Could you please go through the histories of these articles and get me a list of usernames and diffs that have vandalized? I'm planning on grabbing someone with CheckUser permissions on IRC and putting an end to this. Thanks, east.718 at 18:58, 11/3/2007

Thanks a million. east.718 at 20:37, 11/4/2007

Roger Huerta Info

I noticed that you suspected vandalism on Roger Huerta's wiki entry regarding his ethnic background. The author claims he is of Mexican American descent. Huerta is of Salvadoran background. Please see the discussion page for the exact link to the Sports Illustrated article on Huerta's background. Thanks. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.43.190.100 (talk) 22:38, 27 November 2007 (UTC)

Thanks!

		My RFA
		Thanks for participating in my request for adminship, which ended with 56 supports, one oppose, and one neutral. I hope to accomplish beyond what is expected of me and work to help those that lent me their trust. east.718 at 02:24, 11/4/2007

They'll be confirmed sooner or later so just leave it alone —Preceding unsigned comment added by Lordvader2009 (talk • contribs) 01:57, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

Florian

How is it vandalism? He is part Armenian.--74.207.72.208 03:31, 1 December 2007 (UTC)

UFC 82

Seriously --> Tuckdogg Faggot <-- ... stop being an uptight bitch... its ok for koschecks announced matchup to be on the UFC 82 page, first of all it isnt a rumor, you faggot, he confirmed it... and when Chuck liddell confirmed the UFC 79 fight, it was left TBD until Dana confirmed Silva was fighting him and second of all the UFC doesn have to announce it, the fighter does...

If Koscheck ever does end up fighting at UFC 82 im gomnna kick the shit out of you and make you suck my cock.. which is probably gonna happen since HE ANNOUNCED IT!!! FAG!!!

o yeah!!

stop marking things as vandalism... you make people want to beat the shit of you and makes yourself sound like a little bitch school girl, hiding behing your computer and shit...

if i ever catch you... you better hope theres a cop around...

Archive 1

Archive 2

Alternative Dispute Resolution

What was the problem? We are defining what Alternative Resolution Dispute System Design is. No links to companies and proper use of Citation. Please explain wrong doing. Thank you. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Shoshumi (talk • contribs) 20:14, 18 January 2008 (UTC)

LAMESAUCE

Dude, reverting my edit sucks. That was funny. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Hockeyalltheway25 (talk • contribs) 01:28, 18 January 2008 (UTC)

Re: Unreleased Britney Spears Material

I didn't vandalize the page 'Unreleased Britney Spears Material.' In fact, I wrote that entire page myself, and I know anyone can update it and that's fine, but the user Thankssir repeatedely changes dates even though they are sourced and then reports me for changing the dates back to the correct ones. I'm just trying to make the article accurate, and I put a lot of time into it considering I wrote the entire thing. Please don't think I'm vandalizing the page, if anyone is, it's Thankssir - this user has been warned about their vandalism on other Britney Spears articles also. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.44.12.3 (talk) 03:56, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

Response on user's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 03:58, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

blake bowman Bio

I wasnt vandalizing, it was the truth and he is someone i know. whatever. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 208.124.48.30 (talk) 20:19, 8 January 2008 (UTC)

Anderson Silva Bio

I don't know where you got your information regarding the ryo chonan/anderson silva fight. You complain that my view of the fight is biased(that anderson was dominating, until he got caught with a flashy scissors takedown into a heel hook), but the view you put up is EQUALLY biased, saying Ryo Chonan was dominating. Hypocrisy aside, have you seen the fight? Anderson was peppering him with shots at will, busting up his face. He was dominating the standup, until the heel hook. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jhthree (talk • contribs) 03:35, 29 December 2007 (UTC)

Response on user's talk page. Tuckdogg (talk) 03:41, 29 December 2007 (UTC)

UFC_22 undo (Kohler KO note)

Please explain or point me to a page that explains the reason not to include my note about this extraordinary knockout in article about UFC22. I believe it should be included for the same reasons such fights trivia are included in articles related to more recent UFC events.

It took me quite a while to track the fight that contained this knockout - as I wrote in the article, it was included in UFC intro for several years; at least as early as UFC31 up to fifty-something when they replaced the highlights-intro with the gladiator one. I believe this short note could help others save the time I needed to find it out.

Not sure how to source this info in any other way than watching any of the forementioned shows' intros.

Greetings, --B-Twin (talk) 05:41, 11 December 2007 (UTC)

Hey bitch! guess what

Koschecks fighting at ufc 82... you know waht that means...so give your adress so i could make u suck my cock —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.37.110.222 (talk) 18:29, 16 December 2007 (UTC)

RE: IP block

The way I interpret Wikipedia:Talk_page_guidelines#User_talk_pages is that everyone, IP's and registered users alike, can blank their own talk page. Although I don't personally agree with it, it is a guideline. IP's do have "User Talk" pages and not "IP talk" pages. I had previously blocked that IP for a week, but the IP hadn't done anything enough (policy wise) to justify a block. --Michael Greiner 16:22, 29 December 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/gromlakh

Please take a look at the question I've asked you at the RFA? Much appreciated, D.M.N. (talk) 21:41, 5 January 2008 (UTC)

UFC 83

None of what i put on the page iscrystalballing. I have sited my reference as sherdog and the article it has posted. Matt Serra even announced it himself. Being the welterweight champion i doubt he would be wrong.

Response on user's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 01:52, 6 January 2008 (UTC)

I do respect that you are obviously another UfC and only want accurate information but for all you know or i know it is fact. So far im up to 2 refences on my page and 3 counting matt serra. Sherdog is by far the most accurate refence any UFC poster could site after all espn wouldnt team up with liars for mma info. Why not keep the page up for a while and see what happens. If theres a change i will be happy to make it but why delete a page just based on speculation of specualtion.Also according to wiki deletion policy a page that can be improved or edited for accurate info should be tagged and not nominated for deltion. UFC 83 is on my watchlist and I will make sure that any change needed will be made.Please find a reason for deletion because crystalballing is not one and according to wiki deletion rules again none of the deletion requirements are met.And not to be a dick but you have been wrong before. Please get back to me--Chode747 (talk) 02:07, 6 January 2008 (UTC)

Response on user's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 02:12, 6 January 2008 (UTC)

Being that the UFC rarely tries 2 events so close together UFC 83 will more than likely take place and be the only UFC event to take place in April. Also since all champions have fought and the interim heavyweight championship match will have already been crowned i could not see another event to tkae place in April. I also said on the page UFC 83 is expected to take place April 19th. That date can change and it will in turn be changed on the page. Being that Sherdog has said that the fight will be in Montreal than it will probably be held in Montreal. Once again your specualtion of "crystalballing" is not valid. The page can be changed and we both know that UFC 83 will happen. So why delete a page of a future event when we both know that it will happen. IF it turns out that the main event is changed i will change it.

I put in two different websites where i got the information from and your telling me i didn't have any sources? And what i said was no more of a rumor than that is up on the page at the moment. But i suppose your always right aren't you. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.3.115.221 (talk) 04:21, 11 January 2008 (UTC) --Chode747 (talk) 02:27, 6 January 2008 (UTC)

Another source

http://www.redsweat.com/matt-serra-to-fight-st-pierre-at-ufc-83-in-canada/

As you can see this source clearly states UFC 83 numerous times since you said while trying to delete the page sherdog did not. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Chode747 (talk • contribs) 02:57, 6 January 2008 (UTC)

OK

I have just found out that as of December 20th UFC 83 was set to take place in London England and feature Mike Bisping in his first middleweight fight.[[3]]. I have backed up Serra GSP for UFC 84 but you'll probably try to delete it even though deep down you know that no ppv could take place between March 9 and April 19. It seems odd that 82 and 83 may take place within a week of each other but look back to 69 and 70 which were only 2 weeks apart. It was actually mma mania that siad 83 not Sherdog but do you really think they would put a fight night in England.--Chode747 (talk) 03:27, 6 January 2008 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Chode747 (talk • contribs) 03:22, 6 January 2008 (UTC)

IN response to canada

Dana has confirmed that the first canadian event will be in april and most likely headlined by gsp pending serras health.http://www.insidethe8.com/news/Dana_White_Talks_About_The_State_Of_UFC.shtml --Chode747 (talk) 03:30, 6 January 2008 (UTC)

i quit

i have already added the fights to gsp and serra pages. im just gonna wait and see what happens. but save the 83 page for me so i can correct any mistake i made. by save i mean after deletion which i have come to terms with and confused myself about, allow me to create the page so i can finish (redo) what i have started. sorry for the trouble and or frustration. --Chode747 (talk) 03:47, 6 January 2008 (UTC)

Yarennoka

Yea I went over to Japan for 7 days around New Years. I'm a huge PRIDE fan and it was really special for me to get to be at the show. I want to expand the wiki page for it more with other info and possibly more picutres, do you have any ideas?

Reith52 (talk) 07:36, 7 January 2008 (UTC)

Response on user's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 19:09, 7 January 2008 (UTC)

Huh???

Spike??? Be more specific please?? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 63.215.28.110 (talk) 19:02, 7 January 2008 (UTC)

Response on IP's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 19:08, 7 January 2008 (UTC)

Its looking good.

I just found an article from November on yahoo sports. Apparently Jason Macdonald confirmed he'd be on the UFC 83 card in Canada. Ive posted it on the pending 83 page if you want to see it. It seems like November was early but if Jason Macdonald confirmed 83 for canadian im gonna believe him. We'll see what happens but im startin to get excited. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Chode747 (talk • contribs) 02:22, 8 January 2008 (UTC)

UFC Fight Night 13

No problem man. I appreciate you taking the time to write me. I don't ever put anything up that isn't 100% verified. It must be a nightmare trying to track all the UFC events when a simple rumor comes out. Thanks for all of your hard work. (Udar55 (talk) 16:43, 12 January 2008 (UTC))

UFC events in danger

Hey man, I just wanted to point you toward the WikiProject Mixed martial arts page. I put up an item that I could use your help with. Any ideas on how to stop this guy? (Udar55 (talk) 01:07, 13 January 2008 (UTC))

Response on user's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 01:53, 13 January 2008 (UTC)

Many thanks man. I appreciate your help. I didn't like how the guy was threatening to discard with all UFC events as if they weren't noteworthy. Keep up the excellent work. (Udar55 (talk) 02:57, 13 January 2008 (UTC))

Your RfA was unsuccessful

I am sorry to inform you that I have closed your RfA as unsuccessful. Do not be too disheartened - many of our finest admins were unsuccessful on their first attempt. I hope you will take onboard the concerns raised by those opposing and will consider running again in the future when you have more experience. Best wishes, WjBscribe 02:10, 13 January 2008 (UTC)

Matt Hughes

Okay I see what you did. That's fine but I think it's important to have his wife's name in there because I think it's important and he repeats her name numerous times on his website.Maybe we can have a vote on it or something if there is a difference of opinion. I don't think that having her name on there will hurt anything.What do you think?(MgTurtle (talk) 02:40, 14 January 2008 (UTC)).

Personal life sections

Before you delete the personal life section, could you at least put something on the dicussion page to see if others agree with you?That would be helpful.(MgTurtle (talk) 02:45, 14 January 2008 (UTC)).

Response for above 2 sections on user's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 03:11, 14 January 2008 (UTC)

RfA Thanks

Hi Gromlakh - thanks for your participation in my request for adminship. It passed [world + dog]/0/0, and I'm now in possession of a shiny new mop. If I can ever help you with anything, please don't hesitate to contact me. Sarcasticidealist (talk) 08:58, 15 January 2008 (UTC)

Rudget!

Dear Gromlakh, my sincere thanks for your support in my second request for adminship, which ended with 113 supports, 11 opposes, and 4 neutral. I would especially like to thank my admin coach and nominator, Rlevse and Ryan Postlethwaite who in addition to Ioeth all inspired me to run for a second candidacy. I would also like to make a special mention to Phoenix-wiki, Dihyrdogen Monoxide and OhanaUnited who all offered to do co-nominations, but I unfortunately had to decline. I had all these funny ideas that it would fail again, and I was prepared for the worst, but at least it showed that the community really does have something other places don't. Who would have though Gmail would have been so effective? 32 emails in one week! (Even if it does classify some as junk :P) I'm glad that I've been appointed after a nail biting and some might call, decision changing RFA, but if you ever need anything, just get in touch. The very best of luck for 2008 and beyond, Rudget. 16:16, 15 January 2008 (UTC)

About the page of Yoshihiro Akiyama:

Tuck dog,

You MUST know and admit that

THESE ARE THE FACTS with SOLID SOURCES.

>ALL THREE opponents claimed that Akiyama had a slippery judogi.

Just a simple FACT seen in several news. (for example, Kyodo News 2003/9/12) http://www.47news.jp/CN/200309/CN2003091201000555.html (Written in Japanese)

>Akiyama was also accused of wearing slippery gear by former world and Olympic champion Kenzo Nakamura when they fought at the world championship trials last April.

This is the FACT and written on Taipei News, too. http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/sport/archives/2003/09/16/2003068113

>After changing his gi, he lost two games in a row (semifinal and 3rd-place match)and missed the medal.

Just a simple FACT that you can confirm on WJC Official site. http://lightning.bold.co.jp/world-judo.com/flash/fights_index.html

>At this moment, Akiyama answered to questions about the oil in the interview as follows:

>"I HAVE NO IDEA why Sakuraba felt slippery. IT MAY BE MY SWEAT. I sweat a lot always and it dripps off my body."

This is the REAL COMMENT that Akiyama said at the press conference on 2007/1/1. http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/fight/k1/column/200701/at00011924.html (Written in Japanese)

Please just STOP HIDING THE FACTS.

You got that?

About your reply

Tukdog, Your reply makes no sence.

>violation of Wikipedia's policy on having a neutral point of view

1.All three opponents claimed that Akiyama had a slippery judogi. 
2.Akiyama was also accused of wearing slippery gear by former world and Olympic champion Kenzo Nakamura when they fought at the world championship trials last April. 
3.After changing his gi, he lost two games in a row (semifinal and 3rd-place match) and missed the medal.  

All these are just perfect facts and nothing biased. They are written in very neutral manner. (Especially, 2. is what exactly written in news paper and it is true.)

Look.

Fact is the fact.

Fact is not someone's opinion.

Fact does not have a "point of view", but just neutral.

>poorly written, with RANDOM USE of aLL CAPs lettering

"Using caps " can NOT be an excuse to delete facts. If you don't like it, you can change it to lower cases.

>WITH NO RHYME

"Rhyme" can NOT be an excuse to delete facts. I'm not trying to create a poem, son.

You got that?

You are deleting the facts with no proper reson but just because you don't like it.

My RfA

My request for adminship was successful at 64/1/2! Many thanks for your participation and I will endeavor to meet your expectations. Cheers, Sephiroth BCR ^(Converse) 09:14, 16 January 2008 (UTC)

The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar

		The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
		I'm awarding you this RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar for your great contributions to protecting and reverting attacks of vandalism on Wikipedia. Wikidudeman (talk) 19:25, 16 January 2008 (UTC)

Flagged for deletion

Hello, you flagged the newly created article sweet potato soup for deletion. I haven't even gotten a chance to put the contents in and is already flagged within 10 seconds??? Benjwong (talk) 03:39, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

User talk:Ismx24

Ah, thanks for the clarification. I thought I had read that users should not do that, unless they archive. But I guess I must have dreamed that ... richi (talk) 19:08, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

Alejandro Núñez Allauca

Methinks you're getting trigger-happy. That was a pseudo-translation of the Spanish article. Chubbles (talk) 06:08, 18 January 2008 (UTC)

Response on user's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 06:09, 18 January 2008 (UTC)

Guy's got articles in the German and Spanish Wikipedias, and was requested at Wikipedia:Requested articles/music/Classical composers. I don't write articles about nobodies. Regardless of all this, A7 is invalid, since the page does, in fact, make an assertion of notability. Chubbles (talk) 06:16, 18 January 2008 (UTC)

Made up actor

And hopefully, someone will delete it soon. I'm going to bed. Good night and happy editing. Dlohcierekim 06:54, 18 January 2008 (UTC)

Still researching it. There is a actor/doctor named John Forbs who matches a lot of the information given in the article. Trusilver (talk) 07:24, 18 January 2008 (UTC)

Also, to expand on what I said on my talk page. The rule of thumb I use for CSD is to ask myself: "Is there anything about this article that I can forsee someone would have an issue with me deleting arbitrarily?" That seems pretty cut and try, but think of the large number of... ahem.... unique people that contribute to the project. It is far better to take a few days to delete an article and know that it is airtight, rather than CSD and article and watch it turn into a debate whether or not the article should have been deleted. Trusilver (talk) 07:44, 18 January 2008 (UTC)

Ah that was fun. If you haven't noticed, the article was deleted due to WP:SNOW. The guy tried to recreate it a couple times and was blocked. Good times. Trusilver 18:00, 18 January 2008 (UTC)

Bob Gottlieb

I removed the speedy deletion tag for Bob Gottlieb myself, but apparently should not have. Please make sure this article remains, as it is part of Wikipedia:WikiProject College Basketball Thanks! CollegeSportsGuy (talk) 19:18, 18 January 2008 (UTC)

Response on user's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 19:22, 18 January 2008 (UTC)

Actionist article

thanks for posting your views up on my talk page...I appreciate the need for a common ethos as articles that are properly contextualized. —Preceding unsigned comment added by The Grog (talk • contribs) 00:00, 19 January 2008 (UTC)

AfD nomination of Pro Wrestling Alliance: Africa roster

Hi. Could you explain why this is being deleted? I have included the official website's roster page as a source at the bottom of the page, and plan to expand the article in due time. It is a child of the 'Pro Wrestling Alliance: Africa' article. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Ajstyles tna roh (talk • contribs) 16:44, 19 January 2008 (UTC)

Response on user's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 16:49, 19 January 2008 (UTC)

I did reference the article at the bottom. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Ajstyles tna roh (talk • contribs) 16:53, 19 January 2008 (UTC)

Okay, you can go ahead and delete the roster article. I included a roster section on the main PWA: Africa article. Thanks for your help. Ajstyles tna roh (talk) 17:01, 19 January 2008 (UTC)

Wikit

Ok, no problem. As it happens, I was using New Page Watcher- seems the software sometimes comes second to doing it manually... Sorry for snapping at you on the AfD, dunno why I was so aggressive. J Milburn (talk) 17:38, 19 January 2008 (UTC)

Response on user's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 17:40, 19 January 2008 (UTC)

Speedy deletion of Outermesh

Hello,

This article was speedily deleted. It was written in a very neutral voice (like Panther Express and Akamai Technologies). If it is not acceptable, then please edit or provide guidance on how best to post.

Thank you —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jeffkim511 (talk • contribs)

Response on user's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 17:58, 19 January 2008 (UTC)

AfD:Wikit

This is from the ex-author of the recently deleted Wikit page, Ax3l lX (talk) 20:02, 19 January 2008 (UTC). In the case of failing memory, Wikit is a Wikipedia based game that relies on the use of links to come to a desired article in a specific number of turns. I completely understand your approach to its deletion, it would appear, as J Milburn noted, to be "a non notable game made up in school one day;" however, I feel that the game does have a viable foothold in American high school and college circles. It is understood that I took the wrong approach to posting it, especially in the claim of when and where it was invented (at the time I was perhaps, as Uncle G noted, 'Yet another group of schoolchildren [that] have thought that they invented this game and have come to Wikipedia to write up their claim to fame.') It is completely true that I did not invent the game, nor as Metropolitan90 showed, do I have even the smallest claim to that title.

However, I feel as if the page maintained by Metropolitan90 is in itself proof of the game's widespread acceptance and use. Perhaps in its current state, Wikit is missing a key component for indoctrination as a true game, but it must be shown that Soccer was not always "the most popular sport in the world", nor has Baseball always been "known as America's pastime." A game comes from the bottom and works its way to the top. Furthermore, Uncle G noted that Google search returned no results; however, this is not entirely true. There are numerous hits under "wikipedia game" from various wikipedia enthusiasts who play the nameless game with their friends. These include many blogs and forums were players post topics and then compete against numerous adversaries across the country, and indeed, the whole world. This link might explain it better: http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?t=108654 .

I completely understand your angle, and actually, i completely agree with the deletion of my article. It was biased, and a selfish act. However, I am not writing this post to complain, nor actually, to even dispute the deletion. I feel as if Wikit, or however the game should be named, is worthy of an article on Wikipedia. I feel as if Metropolitan90's list of 20+ previous Wikit articles and the various worldwide blogs associated to the continuation of the game, defends its right to a single page which would link the whole community of players together. And now I come to my point.

As the two main contenders to its existence, Uncle G and J Milburn, I come not to dispute your claim, but rather, to ask for your help. The unnamed game requires a place where players from all over can come together; users should be able to examine other players methods and techniques, post house variations, and collectively decide on a name for the game. What better place for this than the very core of the game itself? In this quest I realize that I need some experienced help; being that you two found my article and posted it for deletion astonishingly quickly, I was hoping that either of you, or both, could direct me on a path that would render the article undeletable, due to its validity and correctness. There has to be a way to insure the article's survival, so that current and future gamers will be able to band together under their comman pastime.

If, however, you see my plight as a ridiculous waste of time, I thank you for yours. otherwise, I will await your consensus. Thank you both! Ax3l lX (talk) 20:02, 19 January 2008 (UTC)

Response on user's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 20:58, 19 January 2008 (UTC)

Speedy Deletion of Abed Azrie

Apologies, dear. Petskypiyamaradu (talk) 22:56, 19 January 2008 (UTC)

Response on user's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 22:57, 19 January 2008 (UTC)

Note from Jeepday

Thanks looks like you fixed all my mistakes :) Jeepday (talk) 17:34, 8 December 2007 (UTC)

My RfA

Thank you for voting in my RfA, which closed unsuccessfully with 25 support, 18 oppose, and 6 neutral. Thanks for the support and I'll look forward working with you. --BritandBeyonce (talk) 06:47, 21 January 2008 (UTC)

FYI: Idan Mintz

I restored the AfD notice for “Idan Mintz” after I noticed that Eggbertman, the article's creätor, had removed it. —SlamDiego_←T 13:49, 21 January 2008 (UTC)

Addition to Peacock Terms Phrases

I recently added to the list of words to watch out for on the Peacock terms page. This was reverted, and quite unfairly. Are anonymous edits not really allowed on Wikipedia? That's fine, but it seems like your website is rather dishonest about it. --anonymous

Response on IP's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 22:27, 21 January 2008 (UTC)

Angel (altitude)

Re: Angels sixty

"Angels" signifies an altitude, measured in thousands of feet.

So, "Angels 60" = an altitude of 60,000 feet. Reply With Quote

From: http://forum.wordreference.com/showthread.php?t=799847

Is it sufficient? --Locaracle (talk) 22:46, 21 January 2008 (UTC)

Response on user's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 22:50, 21 January 2008 (UTC)

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But wordreference.com is a sort of dictionary. It's an activ dictionary for transaltors. I had problems with this meaning of "angel", 'cause I've found in a comic book this instruction from an airport control: "maintain heading one zero zero and climb to angels sixty". Nowhere I've found the answer and an English mother-tongue answered to me that words. I think that in technical language may mean this. We can ask to wikipedian in order to understand the solution. Thank you. --Locaracle (talk) 22:57, 21 January 2008 (UTC)

Response on user's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 22:58, 21 January 2008 (UTC)

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But this answer was after your response. So why this dictionary is not okay? --Locaracle (talk) 23:03, 21 January 2008 (UTC)

Response on user's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 23:07, 21 January 2008 (UTC)

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I'm sorry, your answer is arrived later. I'm Italian and wordreference is a very good forum. rarely someone fails, but I'l ask for more sources. The one who answered is a mature man from UK. Could you wait for an answer? Probably it's British English, or Army slang (I've found so much Army slang in that comic book). Absolutely who's talking in the comic book is talking English anf not French or other. Thank you. --Locaracle (talk) 23:16, 21 January 2008 (UTC) I've read now your last message. I'l move the definition to Wikitionary. All right. But I'll wait some source from the author of the post. Bye --Locaracle (talk) 23:16, 21 January 2008 (UTC)

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I've found something interesting: Radio communications between F-14, E-2 Hawkeye and Nimitz (extract) in occasion of Gulf of Sidra incident (1989). See: http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secondo_scontro_aereo_del_golfo_della_Sirte

Do you think is a sufficient source for Wikitionary? What have I to do if someone contest to me my issue?

   * 207P - “Okay, it looks like they are at 9,000 feet now.”
   * 207R - “Roger, bogies are jinked back into us now, now lets come starboard 30 degrees the other side.”
   * 204P - “Coming starboard, say your Angels.”

- “(unintelligible) patrol setting up station.”

   * 207R - “Roger, Angels now 11, ready up.”
   * AB - “Closeout ah, Warning yellow, weapons hold, I repeat, warning yellow, weapons hold. Alpha Bravo out.”
   * CLOSE - “Roger, Gypsies, pass up, Alpha Bravo directs warning yellow, weapons hold.”
   * 207P - “35 miles here.”
   * 207R - “Roger that. Bogies have jinked back into me now for the third time. Nose is on at 35 miles, Angels 7″
   * CLOSE - “Alpha Bravo cleared that, did you copy?”
   * 207R - “Okay, I am taking another offest, starboard, starboard, ah, 210.”
   * CLOSE - “Guys, I’m locked up here 30 miles, Angels 13,000, he’s the trailer”
   * 207R - “Roger that, level off here, bogie jinked back into me for the 4th time. I’m coming back starboard. I’m back port now. Port 27 miles, bogie is at 7,000 feet.”
   * 207P - “We’re at 5.”
   * AB - “Watch out, bogies 135-50, Angels 16, heading 340.”
   * 207P - “Okay.”
   * CLOSE - “Roger, same bogies.”
   * 207P - “Okay, you’re in collision now, steering.”
   * 207R - “Okay, bogies have jinked back at me again for the fifth time. They’re on my nose now. Inside of 20 miles”

- {Master arm alert}

   * 207R - “Master arm on, master arm on”
   * CLOSE - “Okay, good light”
   * 207P - “Good Light”
   * 207R - “Okay, centering up the T, bogie has jinked back into me again, 16 miles, at the center of the dot.”
   * CLOSE - “Say your Angels.”
   * 207R - “I’m at Angels 5, nose up.”
   * CLOSE - “No, his Angels.”
   * 207P - “No, wait a minute.”
   * 207R - “Angels are at 9!”
   * 207P - “Alpha Bravo from 207.”
   * 207R - “13 miles. Fox 1! Fox 1!”
   * 207P - “Ah jesus!”
 

Bye bye, thank you. --Locaracle (talk) 23:41, 21 January 2008 (UTC)

User elpincha

Hi. You reverted an edit made by somebody under my name, but the issue is, I was out all day. Either it was somebody stealing my ID, or maybe somebody else worked on a computer that I may have worked from in the past. I have over 1000 edits to my name, and I am well known (and I hope respected) in some parts of Wikipedia, especially where (Argentina and (music or soccer)) intersect. Anyway, thanks for your alertness and concern. elpincha (talk) 00:07, 22 January 2008 (UTC)

Hardcor

I had tagged it for db-nonsense, then I re-read it and was going to tag it with db-bio, because it appears to be this guy's gaming handle, but nonsense is good enough.  :) Corvus cornix_talk 00:30, 22 January 2008 (UTC)

Re: Hoaxes and CSD

Unfortunately, hoaxes are specifically exempt as CSD reasons. Under Non-criteria: "If even remotely plausible, a suspected hoax article should be subjected to further scrutiny in a wider forum." While rediculous and patently nonsensical hoaxes may be speedy deleted as vandalism, this one does not appear to be outrageous (for example, it does not say "Streetboxing was taught to humans by alien hunters bent on defeating their enemies, the giant pink squirels".) Even if a non-notable martial art, to the point where even Google can't find anything on it, if its not obvious gibberish, it should go through AFD. --Jayron32.talk.contribs 01:49, 22 January 2008 (UTC)

Preselection

Hi there - you put a notability tag on new page Preselection. I've addressed the issues noted by the tag in the article or on the talk page, including referencing, and tied the thing in to the politics portal etc. I'm removing the tag at this point, but if you've any concerns, please feel free to flag them on the article talk page or my talk page. Cheers hamiltonstone (talk) 04:12, 22 January 2008 (UTC)

Nice, I see you didn't really read those sources carefully hmmm?

Well, it's pretty apparent to me that you don't read the sources, as many cite Dana White as being the one to CONFIRM Arlovski appearing at UFC 82. Furthermore, a 'TBA' opponent (which we all know is Jake O'Brien) seems to be the best way to let everyone know that Wikipedia is ahead of the game on these match ups. But whatever, you've decided you're going to be a dick about it and really matters little to me. So, happy dominating with an iron fist! ShadowOfLight (talk) —Preceding comment was added at 16:22, 23 January 2008 (UTC)

Response on user's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 19:00, 23 January 2008 (UTC)

thx

I have the mop but can you search the RFA meeting shown to find the bucket?	<font=3> Thanks for your support, my request for adminship passed 60/0/0 on Monday! I want to thank Mrs.EasterBunny and Royalbroil for nominating me, those who updated the RfA tally, and everyone for their support and many kind words. To paraphrase a president ... I wish my mum and dad could see the comments made. My dad would be so proud to see the comments ... and my mum would have believed them". I will do my best to use the new tools carefully and responsibly (and you may be surprised to find that I have not deleted all of the pages by accident..... yet). Thanks again, Victuallers (talk) 13:37, 23 January 2008 (UTC)	An early RFA meeting to decide if Victuallers can be included as a sysop - use cursor to identify.

speedy

"He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of the Edmonton Investors Group Ltd. (owners of the Oilers) " is a unmistakable assertion of importance, and in fact, enough to almost certainly pass AfD also. I declined the speedy. Please read the articles more carefully. Any assertion of importance prevents a speedy--even much less importance than that. See WP:CSD. DGG (talk) 17:25, 23 January 2008 (UTC). Yes, by the time I got to Cal Nichols it is was considerably better than when you saw it, but the older version still made an assertion when you added the speedy. The previously deleted version was even more primitive. The ed. was obviously working on the article all along, and i guess it mainly shows everyone concerned not to delete an article too soon after it has been started. Just informing, not complaining or really criticizing. sorry if it came across wrong. DGG (talk) 19:56, 23 January 2008 (UTC)

Response on user's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 19:57, 23 January 2008 (UTC)

UFC 83

Oh ok, I get it now, thanks for your reply, one more question, have you heard something about who’s fighting on ufc 85 --Vik.sanchez (talk) 18:30, 23 January 2008 (UTC)

UFC 85

I heard rumors that UFC 85 will be in Mexico, around the Cinco de Mayo (may 5th) holiday, celebrating Mexican heritage and pride, with fighters like Tito Ortiz, Roger Huerta, Nick Diaz, Diego Sanchez and others. do you know something about that? --Vik.sanchez (talk) 14:14, 24 January 2008 (UTC)

Response on user's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 14:17, 24 January 2008 (UTC)

Certainly u know a lot, thanks for your replyVik.sanchez (talk) 14:37, 24 January 2008 (UTC)

Re: Misaki

It was my bad actually, his opponent has been changed more than once on the Sengoku webpage. It wouldnt have been a problem if i had learned to cite stuff from the beginning. but i am just so dam lazy... Kaizenyorii (talk) 15:59, 24 January 2008 (UTC)

George Bonga

I put a note on it. I'm pretty new at this, but think George and his family deserve some credit as probably the first blacks in Minnesota.Dale662 (talk) 19:56, 24 January 2008 (UTC)

Response on user's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 20:05, 24 January 2008 (UTC)

RfA thank-spam

Gromlakh/Archive 1, I wish to tender my sincere thanks for your support in my successful request for adminship, which ended with 37 supports, 2 opposes, and 2 neutral. The results of the RfA are extremely bittersweet because of the recent departure of my nominator, Rudget. Hopefully I can live up to his and your expectations. I would especially like to thank Epbr123 and TomStar81 for mentioning that they were preparing to offer me a nomination. The past week has been one of the most stressful weeks in my life, and I appreciate your vote of confidence in me. If you ever need anything, just get in touch. -MBK₀₀₄ 21:03, 24 January 2008 (UTC)

I will be reposting the criminal history of Sean Sherk

Upon receiving a verification e-mail from wikipedia.com staff, confirming that my adding Sean Sherk's criminal history report was NOT against wikipedia policy, I will be reposting my edit. I will be making changes, in order to make it sound less incriminating, and to avoid further attempts to withhold the information for the public.

In no way, shape, or form, do I have anything personally against Sean Sherk. I believe he's an amazing athlete deserving of recognition. I, very coincidentally, stumbled upon his criminal history, and because I was shocked at what I found, felt that I should not be the only person who knows this information.

I believe Sean Sherk is a formidable opponent in the octagon, deserving of recognition, but I also now know that Sherk has a prison record. In no way does this information lessen my view or perception of Sherk. Like I said before, I having nothing against Sean Sherk in any way, and have nothing to gain by posting the information. But I believe that it is information that should not be blatantly hidden from the public eye. In the great state of Minnesota, access to criminal history, to the public, is legal, not to mention free.

Like I said, I will be editing my previous post, including in it references to all things needed to be referenced, and providing verification of Sherks criminal history.

WAHudspeth

P.S.: Wikipedia staff also confirmed that in no way would me being blocked from editing wikipedia because of my post (deleted by you) be found justifiable. —Preceding unsigned comment added by WAHudspeth (talk • contribs) 17:16, 25 January 2008 (UTC)

Response on user's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 18:28, 26 January 2008 (UTC)

My apologies for horning in on this, but I also responded on the user's talk and left a comment there. - Philippe | Talk 23:06, 26 January 2008 (UTC)

It's enough of a BLP violation that it makes me nervous too. I deleted those revisions from the page history. Thanks for calling it to my attention! - Philippe | Talk 06:34, 27 January 2008 (UTC)

Kimyu12

How is reverting his addion of my user page vandalism? I don't know why he added my user page to his but it's mine so I'm deleting it. Sox23 02:44, 26 January 2008 (UTC)

Response on user's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 03:58, 26 January 2008 (UTC)

Okay- I'll keep that in mind. Thanks for your help! Sox23 17:53, 26 January 2008 (UTC)

Comments on UAA

I have responded to a couple of your reports on WP:UAA. - Philippe | Talk 17:08, 26 January 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for your understanding! - Philippe | Talk 23:06, 26 January 2008 (UTC)

Comments on Dan Lauzon

Why did you reverse my edit? How do i source a fight? Add a poster? I was there i know the results. Its not on Sherdog's fightfinder yet though. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.91.52.254 (talk) 19:48, 26 January 2008 (UTC)

Response on user's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 19:51, 26 January 2008 (UTC)

"fake move attack" comes back again

• (See Archive118 Please) This guy comes back again, he uses ip 64.24.84.3 to add information of a fake movie Tom & Jerry: The Great Beginning into Barney Bear, thanks for giving a hand for this.123.193.12.44 (talk) 23:00, 26 January 2008 (UTC)

RfA thanks

Thank you for voting in my RfA, which was unsuccessful with 19 support, 18 oppose, and 5 neutral. I have signed up for admin coaching and will retry later on in a couple more months.

Thanks for pointing out WP:DEAL. User:AndonicO was talking to me about that right before I was nominated. I realize that the nomination was premature, which was why I tried not to take it too seriously. I hope I wasn't being so relaxed that it looked like I was mocking the RfA process. Anyways, thanks again and I hope I will have your support once again in a few months when I gain more experience. - Jameson L. Tai ^{talk ♦ contribs} 04:40, 28 January 2008 (UTC)

Protection requested

Hey I seen you have been helping revert vandalism WMXXIV page. Just a heads up, I requested the page be protected. I figure with the Rumble ending and 'the road to Wrestlemania' heating up, this page will be a huge target for vandalism and unsourced junk. --EndlessDan 16:12, 28 January 2008 (UTC)

Admin

Have you considered perhaps serving time the community as an administrator? I think you probably need another month or two of consistent editing, but would be ready to do the job at that point. I'd be pleased to nominate you when you're ready... - Philippe | Talk 01:17, 29 January 2008 (UTC)

Response on user's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 01:25, 29 January 2008 (UTC)

Yeah, editcount was my concern as well (not that I was concerned about it, but rather that I was concerned the RFA would fail because of it) - that's why I suggested another month or two of consistent editing. At that point, I think it seems fairly likely. But, with a 1/13 try (sorry, I should have looked before I asked), we probably want to wait until March or April. Much sooner than that makes people nervous... - Philippe | Talk 01:29, 29 January 2008 (UTC)

FYI

Haha, what the hell? How is blanking my page "showing that I chose to ignore my warnings"? I just think wikipedia's policy on warnings is kind of idiotic. I've seen the warnings... I'm not ignoring them, I just think it's kind of idiotic that you want my OWN talk page be some guy rambling about how some jokes on a ninja turtles page=instant ban. J'onn J'onzz (talk) 01:58, 29 January 2008 (UTC)

My Own "Personal Analysis"

How in the hell is posting another person's reviews (for a relatively obscure film's virtually barebones Wikipedia page) the same thing as my own personal opinion!? ):{ TMC1982 12:12 a.m., 30 January 2008 (UTC)

Response on user's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 08:16, 30 January 2008 (UTC)

RfA

I am not one for sending round pretty pictures, but after my recent RfA, which passed 68/1/7, I am now relaxed and this is to thank you for your support. I will take on board all the comments made and look forward to wielding the mop with alacrity. Or two lacrities. --Rodhullandemu (Talk) 21:34, 31 January 2008 (UTC)

Ultraexactzz is now an Administrator

My RfA was successful, and closed with 44 Supports, 6 Opposes, and 1 Neutral. For your support, you have my thanks - I fully intend to live up to the lofty yet not-a-big-deal responsibility you have granted me. For those who opposed my candidacy, I value your input and advice, and hope that I may prove worthy of your trust. Special thanks to both Rudget and bibliomaniac15 for their expert coaching and guidance. I look forward to serving the project, my fellow editors, the pursuit of higher knowledge, et cetera, et cetera. Again, you have my thanks. UltraExactZZ ^Claims ~ Evidence 01:30, 1 February 2008 (UTC)

RfA thanks from Happy-melon

I just wanted to say thanks for your support for my RfA, which closed (74/2/0) this morning. Your comment and support was very much appreciated. Happy‑melon 15:46, 1 February 2008 (UTC)

Ali marjovi

Confession: I have just used my shiny new rollback tool on you when I shouldn't, as I'm sure you didn't intend vandalism: you removed a db-rediruser tag I had put on the redirect page that was left behind after I userfied a biographical page the guy had written about himself. No harm done, I put it back and the page has gone now. JohnCD (talk) 20:30, 1 February 2008 (UTC)

Thanks

		The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
		Thanks for reverting vandalism on my userpage three times and requesting semi-protection on my userpage. Very appreciated. NHRHS2010NHRHS2010 13:22, 2 February 2008 (UTC)

The Kingdomof Seamróg

Of course it isnt on any sites...hardly any ancient irish culture is..You'll have to buy the book...."The Old Families of Ireland" —Preceding unsigned comment added by Draíocht éire (talk • contribs) 16:51, 2 February 2008 (UTC)

I Told You

I said we should have just left ufc 83 alone but know you had to fucking delete it. And what happens..... I was right about everything. Wheres it gonna be? Montreal. Who's headlining? Serra/St. Pierre. Maybe next time you wont be a douche and you'll just leave my pages alone. --Chode747 (talk) 21:33, 2 February 2008 (UTC)

Response on user's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 21:47, 2 February 2008 (UTC)

I have a question

It's about your name change from Tuckdogg. Is it working out as well as you thought it would? Vegetationlife (talk) 23:40, 2 February 2008 (UTC)

Response on user's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 23:42, 2 February 2008 (UTC)

Message?

Hi there,

Sorry about this as I didn't notice it being vandalism..... I am not a vandal... trust me :)

--The Helpful One 21:50, 3 February 2008 (UTC)

Thank you!

Hi, just dropping by to say thanks for supporting my RfA, I totally wasn't expecting to get so much support, it was a really pleasant surprise. Melesse (talk) 04:14, 4 February 2008 (UTC)

Melesse (talk) 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. Happy editing!
Smile at others by adding {{subst:Smile}} to their talk page with a friendly message.

From Rise to Ruin

well, you should explain to me why they can't have a page...

since they meet the criteria for bands..and they are a popular band

there is enough information for this page

why does it have to be deleted?

is it because they are not signed to a record label??

how would you know if they are not a notable band? go to their myspace (myspace.com/fromrisetoruin) if you need proof :)

Metalshredder23 (talk) 01:16, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

Response on user's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 01:33, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

i was just using their myspace to prove that they are popular

Demonstrate on the page (using reliable sources, not MySpace pages or press releases) how the band satisfies WP:MUSIC and the page will get past the speedy deletion stage.

From Rise to Ruin HAS MET Criteria for musicians and ensembles:

7. Has become the most prominent representative of a notable style or of the local scene of a city:

 (HARDINSBURG,KY - HENDERSON,KY - EVANSVILLE,IN)

9. Has won or placed in a major music competition.

 (BATTLE OF THE BANDS at Club 1123 EVANSVILLE, IN)

Metalshredder23 (talk) 01:42, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

Thank you

		My RfA
		Thank you very much, Gromlakh, for your support in my RfA which I really appreciate. It closed at 83/0/0. I was surprised by the unanimity and will do my best to live up to the new role. All the best, --ROGER DAVIES talk 16:49, 5 February 2008 (UTC) The patio at the Partal Palace in the Alhambra, Andalucia.

Dsrl

Actually, {{{db-nonsense}}} worked for me. Cheers, Dlohcierekim Deleted? 07:40, 6 February 2008 (UTC)

Wow you are quick..i was just playin in the sandbox, trying some editting...was very confusing as I was trying to learn how to put an image on wiki from my ahh falls pic's —Preceding unsigned comment added by Chrisandlaurie (talk • contribs) 23:36, 6 February 2008 (UTC)

Response on user's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 23:39, 6 February 2008 (UTC)

Ahh Falls

I was in the sandbox, (not sure how I got out) Sorry about that, I was just trying to figure out how to add pictures...Chrisandlaurie (talk) 00:31, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

Response on user's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 00:32, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

Maybe you can help me, I was trying to update a page I started last Aug/sept 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Enchanted_Gardens%2C_Jamaica The page looks like it may be nuked as it is not notible. The main reason I came to Wiki looking for info on the Enchanted Gardens, was due to the fact that there is little info to be found on the resort anywhere else. I just returned from a visit there last week and was able to obtain a lot of information and picture evidence as a result. I would find it a shame if the page were to be deleted. Can you suggest how I can go about keeping the web page up if there are no official sources other than the occasional newspaper article?Chrisandlaurie (talk) 00:43, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

pssssssssst!

Just a tip :) If a page gets recreated, there is a way to prevent it. Just notify any active admins to salt (preventing recreation) the page. --Party!^{Talk to me!} 01:16, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

Response on user's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 01:17, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

Another question!

What do you use for recent changes? I use Huggle and how about you? --Party!^{Talk to me!} 01:20, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

myspace69

What information in 2008 Southern Miss Golden Eagles football team is speculative or subjective in nature and lacking citation? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Myspace69 (talk • contribs) 18:45, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

UFC 84

Another editor has added the "{{prod}}" template to the article UFC 84, suggesting that it be deleted according to the proposed deletion process. All contributions are appreciated, but the editor doesn't believe it satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and has explained why in the article (see also Wikipedia:What Wikipedia is not and Wikipedia:Notability). Please either work to improve the article if the topic is worthy of inclusion in Wikipedia or discuss the relevant issues at its talk page. If you remove the {{prod}} template, the article will not be deleted, but note that it may still be sent to Wikipedia:Articles for deletion, where it may be deleted if consensus to delete is reached. BJBot (talk) 07:29, 1 February 2008 (UTC)

Sigh, I'd be surprised but... think we need to push for one of those ideas to be taken up & prevent this, thanks for the heads up.--Nate1481( ^t/_c) 23:05, 4 February 2008 (UTC)

Another twist in the saga, sourcing for location and dates fights, not sure it's 84 yet but put it in for now... --Nate1481(^t/_c) 12:33, 8 February 2008 (UTC)

AfD nomination of 2008 Southern Miss Golden Eagles football team

Am I going to get a reply on the discussion page? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Myspace69 (talk • contribs) 02:27, 11 February 2008 (UTC)

RFA thanks

.: RFA thanks :.

Thanks for supporting me! My RfA passed with a final tally of 5 neutrals, 1 oppose and 148 supports, a turnout I couldn't have dreamed of. I'm going to do everything I can to help out the community, help with sysop tasks, and of course, contribute to the encyclopedia. If you ever need a hand with something, feel free to give a shout! Cheers! Master of Puppets Call me MoP!☺ 17:23, 10 February 2008 (UTC)

Thanks

One of my favorite pictures

Thank you for participating in my RfA! It was closed as successful with 74 supporting, 3 opposing, and 1 neutral. I will do my best to live up to the trust that you have placed in me. —Remember the dot (talk) 18:43, 13 February 2008 (UTC)

Fedor's nationality

The facts is:

1. Fedor Emelianenko born in Ukraine.

2. His surname is 100% Ukrainian.

3. In some fights he even fought under the Ukrainian flag (checkout the last seconds of this vid: youtube.com/watch?v=pp4o1vzQvik ). —Preceding unsigned comment added by 88.223.25.133 (talk) 19:06, 13 February 2008 (UTC)

Response on IP's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 20:21, 13 February 2008 (UTC)

Arlovski's Record

Alright man, you really need to get over yourself. I decided not to respond about the O'Brien incident because I realized I didn't include that CBS Sports article as one of my citations even though I meant to. My fault. Whatever. BUT NOW you have deemed that the UFC, the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The employer of Arlovski and the creator of the various events is not reliable? Do you have some sort of precedent for this? I'm guessing that since it is listed on Arlovski's site it is unreliable also? I'm really at a loss here with what you deem to be true and what you don't, I'd really like to know since when you have the ability to discredit a professional business organization? Sherdog is listed on his page and we know that that fight record is unreliable so I think if you are going to overturn the legitimacy of updating his record you should remove all links to that site as well, as it states that Arlovski is 11-5 and not even 12-5 as the Wikipedia (which is apparently inaccurate thanks to you) article states. I would just like to know what the rules are within your great judgment on things that you deem credible and what you deem not? Do you have some tie to Sherdog that would allow them to get away with blatant inaccuracies while stating that UFC is NOT RELIABLE for fighter records? It would seem to me that the biggest professional MMA organization in the United States might have one up on you there. Here's Arlovski's site as a second source: http://www.arlovski.tv/#fights —Preceding unsigned comment added by ShadowOfLight (talk • contribs) 20:11, 13 February 2008 (UTC)

Response on user's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 20:22, 13 February 2008 (UTC)

Arlovski's Record pt. 2

Kindly look at his website once more, it states: NO NAME (fighter), Refusal to fight (method of winning), M-1 MFC European Championship 2000 (Event) 4/09/00 (Date). Elusive 13th fight: right there. I'm well aware of the John Dixon fight as I was the first one to try and add it to his record, it of course got deleted despite my having provided his website as a source...again I can only assume there is some sort of bias going on if it was in fact you that had deleted it then, if not, then then this is not applicable in this instance. Also, at this time I added the "NO NAME" fight and it was also deleted, it wasn't until later that John Dixon reappeared, which I thought was funny. Again: Sherdog, I don't fully understand your idea of legitimacy. They list Arlovski as 11-5, when Wikipedia itself says he has 12-5? One of these is wrong. If a website has a fallacy such as this, does it not lose a bit of credibility? Yet it is still a link? Furthermore, Tim Sylvia is incorrectly listed as having 26 victories. This is a direct contradiction to the point you have been trying to make as Sylvia is listed as having 26 wins on UFC.com but on Wikipedia and Sherdog and even his own website it is listed as being only 24 victories. However, this has gone "uncorrected" for sometime and I'm almost positive you must have cleaned up or monitored that page at various points between now and whenever it was posted as such...again, this only leads me to believe that you are exhibiting some sort of bias (I'm not sure if that constitutes an insult because it's not meant to be that way, it may be offensive but I believe I have provided ample evidence to support such a hypothesis). I'm really not sure if I'm going to be blocked because in my last post on your Talk page the only thing I see that was "uncivil" was my statement you need to get over yourself...this can obviously be interpreted in a number of ways, but I was speaking of a possible biased you were/are displaying. Which I have now reiterated here, so if I am to be blocked: so be it. This is a point that needed to be addressed in my disagreement with you. —Preceding unsigned comment added by ShadowOfLight (talk • contribs) 22:27, 13 February 2008 (UTC)

Response on user's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 23:13, 13 February 2008 (UTC)

Randy Couture

What I had changed was the fact they are suing Randy for $10,000 that is incorrect. The website it is linked to has the wrong amount listed. The lawsuit amount is different on different websites. TMZ lists it at over $50,000.66.20.38.107 (talk) 16:55, 16 February 2008 (UTC)

UFC 84

First of all i would like to apologize for being a prick. however if you look under thiago silva's page in states that he is fighting rashad evans and many sites have CONFIRMED jon koppenhaver, and jeremy stephens vs terry etim to appear on this card. again i would like to apologize —Preceding unsigned comment added by Travisatkinson (talk • contribs) 01:12, 28 February 2008 (UTC)

Response on user's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 02:10, 28 February 2008 (UTC)

I thank you once again and i was just wondering how do i source something —Preceding unsigned comment added by Travisatkinson (talk • contribs) 12:03, 28 February 2008 (UTC) U BEST BE CHANGING UFC 84 someone changed it to evans and silva and their source is in the rumours pages —Preceding unsigned comment added by Travisatkinson (talk • contribs) 21:54, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

Pseudoscience discretionary sanctions

Hi! As somebody who commented on a January proposal to place all articles related to homeopathy on article probation, I would greatly appreciate your input on a new proposal to help combat disruption that would scrap the probation and implement discretionary sanctions. I apologize for any intrusion, but this is to my knowledge the first time sanctions of this nature have been attempted to be enforced by the community, so I feel that a wide range of opinions is necessary. Thank you in advance for any comments you may make. east718 (talk) 18:59, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

keith jardine edit

My name is Matthew Austin and I am the 1992 Los Angeles City Wrestling champion in the 160 lbs weight class. Keith Jardine wrestled for a neighboring high school (Canoga Park) and that is why I edited the currently incorrect note attached to the article on Keith which indicates he had no prior wrestling experience . . . it is false based on my own real life experience with Keith :) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 128.223.40.94 (talk) 00:35, 28 March 2008 (UTC)

ufc 86

sup there grom! Have you heard who’s possibly fighting on ufc 86? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Vik.sanchez (talk • contribs) 18:46, 28 March 2008 (UTC)

Response on user's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 18:48, 28 March 2008 (UTC)

yeah but what are the rumors you know, please —Preceding unsigned comment added by Vik.sanchez (talk • contribs) 18:51, 28 March 2008 (UTC)

Los pogos speedy deletion

For future reference, I would like to let you know that articles not written in English do not qualify for speedy deletion under the WP:CSD#G1 criteria. If an article is not written in English, then you should add the {{notenglish}} tag to the article and add it on the WP:PNT page. Thanks. --On the other side ^Contribs|@ 15:10, 12 April 2008 (UTC)

Response on user's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 15:11, 12 April 2008 (UTC)

Karo Parisyan Article

Alright, here's the deal. There were no inline citations for the record, and I noticed that it conflicted with the record published by the UFC. I chagned it and cited it as such. After I changed it I noticed that there is some controversy on the issue. As the consensus seems to be that www.UFC.TV is unreliable, I agree other sources should be used. However, please provide both citions (Sherdog and Full Contact Fighter) with the record so others will review the sources before changing the record, reducing the number of good faith, but poorly sourced edits.

As for the possible copy vio, what your analysis is very possible. It looks like there are several Karo websites out there and who's to say if one is official, a fansite, or something else... Thanks. Iepeulas (talk) 18:16, 9 April 2008 (UTC)

Response on user's talk page. Gromlakh (talk) 19:34, 9 April 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for bringing Karo Parisyan to my attention for a second review. When sites mirror Wikipedia without citing us, it is sometimes hard to tell. Jeepday (talk) 14:39, 16 April 2008 (UTC)

Frank Mir's Height

His MySpace profile says 6'3. So there you have at least one source. Also, 190cm = 6'3 so what you have currently put makes Wikipedia look stupid. But to hell with "sources". I've personally checked out his videos on YouTube and elsewhere. He is as tall as Brandon Vera & Brock Lesnar (both listed at 6'3) and I could not notice any difference between him and John McCarthy who was the referee at his match against Wes Sims. I've also been a "spectator" in a forum thread where they agreed that his listed height in many sites is wrong. All other sites take the info from only a couple of "elite" sites (like Sherdog) so I'm not surprised that his height is listed at 6'1 almost everywhere. I've changed Tank Abbott's height from 5'10 to 6'0 and a long time ago Rocco Siffredi's height from 5'10 to 6'3 (which could even be 6'4 in reality) and Mandingo's (porn star) height from 6'0 (self-claimed) to 5'8 (verified from his movie Mandingo 5). I verify height sources myself when they are contradictory or not convincing. You might want to correct my "vandalism" there too.

It looks to me like we have common ideals about Wikipedia. In respect for your work I'm not changing his height back to 6'3. If you found my reply convincing then change the height yourself. If you need proof you can watch any video of his fights. If you don't care then you don't care. No big deal for me either way. Its sad that I've wasted my time doing some research to provide people with correct information and I'm being called a "vandal". —Preceding unsigned comment added by Outsid3r (talk • contribs) 19:26, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

You know what, just report me for vandalism. I'd rather be banned from Wikipedia then obey to someone who cannot convert inches to centimeters. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Outsid3r (talk • contribs) 06:25, 15 April 2008 (UTC)