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Hi there.
The {{who}} tag isn't correct for what you want - if a source is lacking, it needs the {{cn|date=xxxxxx}} tag. I've changed it. a_man_alone (talk) 19:57, 5 October 2010 (UTC)
Taken to discussion page. a_man_alone (talk) 20:04, 5 October 2010 (UTC)
Mary Hood
Thanks for your advice. Cheers, Carsonmc (talk)
Add Time stamp --Talktome(Intelati) 15:00, 6 October 2010 (UTC)
Service awards
How do service awards work? --Inka888Come yell at me! 22:57, 6 October 2010 (UTC)
Huggle
Is huggle faster than plain rollback? Inka888Come yell at me! 00:12, 7 October 2010 (UTC)
- (talk page stalker) it can be... and far more dangerous. I don't use it that often, because there are too many subject areas I am not an expert in and thus cant accurately judge if it's vandalism without looking at whole pages and contexts. ROBERTMFROMLI TALK/CNTRB 02:24, 7 October 2010 (UTC)
WP:House
Hiya. Sure, I'm willing to help out. :) Bangdrum (talk) 02:08, 7 October 2010 (UTC)
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Userpage
You stole my old design and colors ... Access Denied [FATAL ERROR] 01:36, 10 October 2010 (UTC)
- (talk page stalker) Well Access, if it makes you feel better, I plan on stealing your new design and colors! ;-) ROBERTMFROMLI TALK/CNTRB 01:39, 10 October 2010 (UTC)
Question
- If I was to make a public computer account would I have to inform anyone? --Inka888Come yell at me! 23:51, 9 October 2010 (UTC)
- Um, yeah. You really don't need one though, and it might look bad at the moment... THENEWMONO 01:32, 10 October 2010 (UTC)
- It would be OK to log onto public computers with this account? --Inka888Come yell at me! 22:34, 10 October 2010 (UTC)
LOL!
Yeah, I do get a bit quick on the draw when I do NPP. :) Thanks for the nice note and the smile.
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An update from adopt a user
Hi there Intelati! You may be wondering, what have I done to sound the alarm this time? Nothing. I'm messaging you in regards to the adopt-a-user program, which currently has a backlog of users wishing to be adopted. This doesn't make much sense, as we have a considerable list of users offer adoption, so there shouldn't be any backlog. I've begun to eliminate this backlog myself through a matching program, but I need your help to make it work. Of course, adoptees and adopters don't have to go through there, but I believe it helps eliminate the backlog because someone is actively matching pairs.
On the list of adopters, I have modified the middle column to say "Interests." It's easier working with other users that have similar interests, so if it's not too much to ask, could you add your interests in the middle column? For example, if I was interested in hurricanes, computers, business, and ... reptiles? I would place those in the middle column. Counter-vandalism and the like can also be included (maintenance should be used as the general term). The more interests, the better, since adoptees can learn more about you and choose the one they feel most comfortable working with. The information about when you're most active and other stuff can go into the "Notes" section to the right.
Finally, I've gone around and asked adoptees (and will in the future) to fill in a short survey so adopters can take the initiative and contact users they feel comfortable working with. We all know that most adoptees just place the adopt me template on their user page and leave it - so it's up to us to approach them and offer adoption. So, please take a look at the survey, adopt those that fit your interests, and maybe watchlist it so you can see the interests of adoptees and adopt one that fits your interests in the future.
Once again, thank you for participating in the adopt-a-user program! If you wish to respond to this post, please message me on my talk page.
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Picture uploading
Hello, I have two pictures of my pet parrot which I want to upload on this site. Can you please tell me how I can do that? Thanks. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Nickreynold (talk • contribs) 17:48, 11 October 2010 (UTC)
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Question
If a vandal has already been blocked once in the month and they vandalize after the block is up to give them an only warning? --Inka888ContribsTalk 00:59, 14 October 2010 (UTC)
- (talk page stalker)In this month? Anon or registerd? If an anon, generally I start the cycle again as the IP may be being used by someone else. If not an anon, I look to see what their other contributions are. If it appears a vandalism only account (that's their only edits), then I Level 4 them, and AIV them as a "Vandalism only" account. Otherwise, I generally weigh multiple factors such as: (1) time from unblock to vandalism, (2) any constructive edits since unblock, (3) any constructive edits, (4) any previous blocks, and (5) vandalism to constructive ratio. I also look at the severity of the vandalism. Unsourced, POV, etc, I generally go with a level 1 or 2 to start. Blatant (page blanking, random characters, BLP violations, attacks, and so on) I treat more harshly after weighing in my five criteria above. Sometimes an AIV, sometimes a final warning, sometimes a level 3. I always try to err on the safe side. Easy enough to keep an eye on them and issue more warnings until it's raised to block level. Best, Rob ROBERTMFROMLI TALK/CNTRB 01:58, 14 October 2010 (UTC)
- An IP that got four warnings and a block and came back and started vandalizing again in the same month right after the block. --Inka888ContribsTalk 21:33, 14 October 2010 (UTC)
I have removed your Speedy request on Violence and peace in Islam because A3 doesn't cover redirects. I think you saw the first version of the article, before Noleander added the redirect coding. Nolelover It's football season! 18:31, 14 October 2010 (UTC)
Revert error
Hey, you just reverted my legitimate edits on List of foreign NBA players (see here). I realized that was a rollback mistake, but please be careful next time.—Chris!c/t 02:31, 15 October 2010 (UTC)
Good question...
That's a pretty new category. It looks to me as if they're giving some editing rights to experts on certain subjects to be able to go through articles on the subject and check for accuracy. I've only recently heard of it myself. PMDrive1061 (talk) 02:33, 15 October 2010 (UTC)
Note
I'm going to be on a wikibreak this weekend. I might make a few edits but from tomorrow afternoon to Sunday afternoon I'm going to be pretty much inactive. Inka888ContribsTalk 03:42, 15 October 2010 (UTC)
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bad review
It appears you used your reviewer ability to approve this obviously inappropriate edit [1] which then had to be reverted, defeating the purpose of having pending changes protection on the article. Please be more careful when reviewing pending changes. Beeblebrox (talk) 20:28, 15 October 2010 (UTC)
Huggle
I enabled huggle on my account. I wont use it until I get back from my wikibreak; by then it will have been two weeks. --Inka888ContribsTalk 21:02, 15 October 2010 (UTC)
Miranda Cosgrove Picture
Can you tell me where can I found picture without copyright protection? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Simon.hess (talk • contribs) 23:14, 15 October 2010 (UTC)
Miranda Cosgrove
Thank you for the answer. I wish the quality of the photo would be a little better... Maybe I'll find another photo with a higher resolution. --Simon.hess (talk) 23:36, 15 October 2010 (UTC)
O'Keefe's Page
I'm a little new here. Is this a bot or an admin or what? I just received a message saying my last contribution wasn't useful, and I was wondering why not? Also, if this is a person, how did you react so fast? SpecialKCL66 (talk) 23:49, 15 October 2010 (UTC)
- (S)He's likely a normal user using the Huggle tool. Sellyminime (talk) 23:58, 15 October 2010 (UTC)
Did you read my explanation though? Apparently "Ceemow" doesn't exist anymore (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Ceemow&action=edit&redlink=1). The guy also did insinuate James O'Keefe was a rapist. That would seem to justify removal in accordance with the same rules you just provided, non? Not a huge deal to me whether it stays or goes though. SpecialKCL66 (talk) 00:22, 16 October 2010 (UTC)
Then why does his user page now say:
- "Wikipedia does not have a user page with this exact title. In general, this page should be created and edited by User:Ceemow.
- To start a page called User:Ceemow, type in the box below. When you are done, preview the page to check for errors and then save it." SpecialKCL66 (talk) 05:20, 16 October 2010 (UTC)
Also, this igloo business...that sounds pretty wild. Does it only apply to vandalism, and does it correct things automatically on pages you monitor or something like that? I still can't figure out how to monitor a page. I think I once selected the option to monitor the O'Keefe page, but I don't get any kinds of alerts or anything when it is changed.
Hello Intelati,
I am new to this and have spent a few weeks in the sandbox. I have thoroughly have enjoyed a new language.
However I feel somebody else has been watching mine and only yesterday started one very similar to mine see.< http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haast-Hollyford_road>. It now worries me you might not accept mine. I have many more references to add but wanted to get mine on line.
Thanking you, "Piopiotahi"
Merv Halliday —Preceding unsigned comment added by Piopiotahi (talk • contribs) 03:03, 16 October 2010 (UTC)
Yeah, but I found something you missed, so I count that as another vandalism
No real loss; it's a school-IP anyway. Gotta hit 'em hard, for all the good it'll do. HalfShadow 17:34, 14 October 2010 (UTC)
- Really? Oh shit; well, I'll go warn him, then. HalfShadow 17:36, 14 October 2010 (UTC)
- Yeah, just saw. Another school IP; not surprising. Shouldn't these little shits be learning or something? HalfShadow 17:38, 14 October 2010 (UTC)
- Ooh, you haven't been around long, have you? Effectively only since August. Were you someone else, or just a fast learner? HalfShadow 17:46, 14 October 2010 (UTC)
- Well, you've technically been here since 2008, but you don't start editing here with any real continuity until about August of this year. Never seen an account left that long. HalfShadow 17:52, 14 October 2010 (UTC)
- Good for you. Stick around; the place can always use another vandal-fighter, on top of whatever else you have. Be seeing you.HalfShadow 17:56, 14 October 2010 (UTC)
- Well, you've technically been here since 2008, but you don't start editing here with any real continuity until about August of this year. Never seen an account left that long. HalfShadow 17:52, 14 October 2010 (UTC)
- Ooh, you haven't been around long, have you? Effectively only since August. Were you someone else, or just a fast learner? HalfShadow 17:46, 14 October 2010 (UTC)
- Yeah, just saw. Another school IP; not surprising. Shouldn't these little shits be learning or something? HalfShadow 17:38, 14 October 2010 (UTC)
- Why are you talking to yourself? Ian (talk) 20:23, 16 October 2010 (UTC)
Re. the article "Hardys (hill)". Please can I reiterate this is entirely within the notability rules. It is not promotional in any way. It is most certainly not a hoax!! - the book was months/years of hard work! See my explanation on the candidate for deletion page for the article. Also look up the article "Marilyn (hill)", the article "Hardy (hill)" is an exact parallel of the background to this article, so either both stand or both fall!! Thank you for your attention.MVO Rambler (talk) 20:03, 16 October 2010 (UTC)
Haast-Hollyford Highway (World Heritage Highway)
Hello Intelati,
I don't know whether I have found the correct place to talk to you, however there is a flag on my site that is suggesting a merger with the other site.
I certainly do not have a problem with that. I do not know the person whom has done the other article and I would be interested to know as to whether he was local or not. (I am local and travel to Milford Sound daily as a Coach Driver). I have a lot of material, photos etc to add to my site as I wasn’t finished, when I sighted the other one. I guess I can just continue.
The other site has some very good material which has balance and which I would welcome on my site. Could you put me in contact with this person ? My E-mail is <merv@teanau.co.nz>. Thanking you.
Speedy deletion contested: Austin roup
Hello Intelati, and thanks for patrolling new pages! I am just letting you know that I contested the speedy deletion of Austin roup, a page you tagged for speedy deletion, because of the following concern: a better tag would be A7. You may wish to review the Criteria for Speedy Deletion before tagging further pages. Thank you. ⅊™ 00:51, 19 October 2010 (UTC)
Relatively new user had all changes reverted with no explanation
I'm fairly new to Wikipedia but I do edit now and then. Today, I started to edit and rearrange sections of the Robert H Schuller biography. I feel that my edits were very helpful in terms of clarity, relevance, and organization. Right in the middle of this project, they were all reverted. I have no messages. I am curious why this was done. Was it because I was reaarnging sections? If so, please tell me how to do that. Avocats (talk) 01:34, 19 October 2010 (UTC)
Notification
I have started an discussion suggesting that Inka 888 be removed from the twinkle blacklist on AN/I. Access Denied [FATAL ERROR] 04:13, 19 October 2010 (UTC)
Hi Intelati - I've done the merge of the Haast-Hollyford road articles, but the new article probably still needs quite a bit of tidying. Have a look and see what you think. Grutness...wha? 05:34, 20 October 2010 (UTC)
- Yeah, you're probably right about that section. It's the problem of trying to merge two articles, one of them, though fairly NPOV, was written by a local environmentalist, and the other (which made no attempt to be NPOV!) which was written by someone who clearly supports the building of the road! There are bound to be some POV issues which need work. Other than that, though, hopefully the new article makes sense. Grutness...wha? 05:41, 20 October 2010 (UTC)
I actually agree that this page shouldn't exist as a standalone article. The standards were different in 2004, when I created it. Now, the accepted precedent would be to compress the page to a redirect and move any relevant information (not that there's very much to begin with) to a candidate list page. CJCurrie (talk) 00:00, 22 October 2010 (UTC)
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Edit notice?
How does one make an edit notice? Inka888ContribsTalk 02:17, 22 October 2010 (UTC)
My One Young World
Hi,
My One Young world Message was constructive considering I am one of the organizers.
Any chance we could brig it back to what it was?
Thanks —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jmquez (talk • contribs) 14:45, 22 October 2010 (UTC)
GLOO
Igloo isn't still working for me. I removed the script on my monobook because it didn't work. Wayne Olajuwon chat 00:11, 23 October 2010 (UTC)
- (talk page stalker) Are you still using IE? If so that's probably your problem. Inka888ContribsTalk 02:32, 23 October 2010 (UTC)
- What he said. :)Talktome(Intelati) 02:33, 23 October 2010 (UTC)
- I'm using Huggle. Wayne Olajuwon chat 02:35, 23 October 2010 (UTC)
- Any of them are fine, but I prefer IGLOO.--Talktome(Intelati) 02:37, 23 October 2010 (UTC)
- I tried to install GLOO but nothing happened. Wayne Olajuwon chat 02:38, 23 October 2010 (UTC)
and now to piss you off...
- I am old enough to remember Nixon's elections. I never wore glasses until this past year (for that reason). I'm here to tell ya that the multicolored background on your talk page and user page literally give me a small pre-headache headache when I try to read the text. The text near the top of the page is completely illegible, full-stop. Particularly if you ever wanna be an admin, your user and talk pages should be a bit more accessible... sorry if I pissed you off. • Ling.Nut 03:42, 23 October 2010 (UTC)
- I checked over the background (which is white for me) and the talk and userpages and it looks great to me. Clean, clear, nice. I am not sure what Ling.nut is seeing, perhaps he can add a screenshot. - Neutralhomer • Talk • 03:51, 23 October 2010 (UTC)
- The colors seem to have changed, though I don't remember clearly.. I remember green at the bottom, dark brown at the top..at any rate:
- Anything illegible to Explorer is thereby illegible to Carl Sagan-ish numbers of Internet users. That is patently unacceptable, if you want to be accessible to others.
- The whole "changing colors" background thing just screams "I am not yet old enough to vote in the US; I'm probably not even old enough to drive." Why pigeonhole yourself in that manner?
- for example, look at User:The Thing That Should Not Be. His user page is...well... you know... but his talk page is vanilla. That's much better...
- I suggest you simply retire the color scheme, at least for the talk page. But do what you wish. Good luck. • Ling.Nut 05:18, 23 October 2010 (UTC)
- It's not that the page is unusable on Internet Exploder (typo intended), it's that you get a square white box as your background. Access Denied [FATAL ERROR] 06:26, 23 October 2010 (UTC)
Hi
I was just wondering... i edited article The Time (The Dirty Bit). You deleted my article (now when I open it I get The Black Eyed Peas discography, ???). And you gave me message that my edit is not constructive. Why??? I'm new on Wikipedia, and if I did somthing wrong please tell me what is it, so i can make good edits to articles in future. Thanks —Preceding unsigned comment added by ArmedRadar2307 (talk • contribs) 21:16, 23 October 2010 (UTC)
oh, i see. but you say that 'song has not come out yet'. what do you mean by that? song is available on vevo & youtube. —Preceding unsigned comment added by ArmedRadar2307 (talk • contribs) 21:22, 23 October 2010 (UTC)
ok. is there any way i can get help on editing Wikipedia? ArmedRadar2307 (talk) 21:30, 23 October 2010 (UTC)
Status?
How do I do my status? Inka888ContribsTalk 21:32, 23 October 2010 (UTC)
Re:Userboxen
You could... but then I would have to make 365 other userboxes for each date. --The High Fin Sperm Whale 21:50, 23 October 2010 (UTC)
- Lol, parameters people! Like "this user's birthday is on {{{month}}} {{{date}}} {{{year}}}." Access Denied [FATAL ERROR] 22:55, 23 October 2010 (UTC)
What is this guy/girl doing? (Since, I noticed your reversion of one of their edits, I'm contacting you) Apparently they have decided to become a bot. Anyone know why they are doing this? Is it vandalism? Gfoley4 / Wanna chat? 00:12, 24 October 2010 (UTC)
(top)?
What does it mean when it says (top) at the end of and edit summary? Inka888ContribsTalk 00:56, 24 October 2010 (UTC)
Valued pictures
How do you get one under your name? Inka888ContribsTalk 03:02, 24 October 2010 (UTC)
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- I've replied. Inka888ContribsTalk 04:36, 24 October 2010 (UTC)
GLOO reversion on Ozone depletion?
Why the reversion of Eli Rabbet's edit on Ozone depletion? It seemed fine — well sourced... RDBrown (talk) 23:22, 23 October 2010 (UTC)
Gotta tell you, that that bit about the ClO dimer is a furor that was and no longer is. Today it has no place in the ozone article with three refutations of the original Sander lab result. So yes, please tell everyone why you reverted my edit with no stated grounds Eli Rabett (talk) 00:56, 25 October 2010 (UTC)
The Beginning
I have another question. When can be article for album The Beginning be created? I understand what you said about singles, but what about albums? There are/were some albums that had articles, and those albums weren't released yet. So my question is can I create article for album The Beginning, or should I make in my 'Userspace draft'?ArmedRadar2307 (talk) 18:53, 24 October 2010 (UTC)
inka 888 csd lesson
I already posted a lesson on his talk regarding G1 G3 and G10. Access Denied [FATAL ERROR] 22:13, 24 October 2010 (UTC)
Your contributed article, Cigar band
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*pokes*
You should find me another random city to work on. I'll never get the inspiration unless I get someone to tell me to do it. :P SilverserenC 03:07, 25 October 2010 (UTC)
Wikibreak
Sorry to leave on short notice like that. I had some personal things that came up. Best, Inka888ContribsTalk 03:25, 25 October 2010 (UTC)
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Non-free files in your user space
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John Huchra
Quote from New York Post obituary:
John Huchra, a man who loved telescopes and whose pioneering maps of a bubbly universe challenged notions of how the galaxies were born, died on Friday at his home in Lexington, Mass. He was 61.
John P. Huchra was an astronomer at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.
The cause was a heart attack, his wife, Rebecca M. Henderson, said.
Dr. Huchra (pronounced HUCK-rah) was an enthusiastic observer, logging as many as 130 nights a year at telescopes around the world. He was gregarious as well, bringing home students for Thanksgiving and holding a leadership role or membership in virtually every important body related to astronomy, including the American Astronomical Society, of which he had been president.
“His passing has upset more of us than I remember for any other astronomer,” said Tod Lauer, an astronomer at the National Optical Astronomy Observatory in Tucson. Rusted AutoParts (talk) 20:23 14 October 2010 (UTC)
Further to your tagging of the DLA Piper article as being 'written like an advertisement' I would be grateful if you could explain exactly what your issues are with the article. I should state that I have NO connection with DLA Piper whatsoever and made a lot of improving edits to the page which, in my view, have made it a lot more factual, cited and neutral e.g. deleting a deal list. On reflection I am happy to make the following edits to make the page more encyclopedic:
- delete the 'Slogan'
- delete those awards and rankings which are uncited
However I am strongly opposed to the deletion of the list of offices, which is encyclopedic, factual, cited and consistent with the articles for many other law firms, including Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, Baker & McKenzie, Jones Day, Gide Loyrette Nouel, K&L Gates, Linklaters and Greenberg Traurig.Rangoon11 (talk) 16:00, 26 October 2010 (UTC)
Excuse me?
Erik has no experience on Wikipedia whatsoever, so he is not a sockpuppet of mine, and I will not ever make one. Ian (talk) 21:19, 27 October 2010 (UTC)
Account creation process
When users say being involved in the account creation process; what do they mean by that? Inka888ContribsTalk 22:30, 27 October 2010 (UTC)
- See WP:ACC and WP:ACCGUIDE for the internal details. Basically, it's a team of users that reviews account requests and creates accounts for people who are unable to do so on the regular login/create account page. However, if you are thinking of joining, I would wait, because there's very little room for mistakes, and a pretty good amount of experience onwiki is desired. /ƒETCHCOMMS/ 02:41, 28 October 2010 (UTC)
It may take a few minutes from the time the email is sent for it to show up in your inbox. You can at any time by removing the {{You've got mail}} or {{ygm}} template.
Inka888ContribsTalk 03:41, 28 October 2010 (UTC)
It may take a few minutes from the time the email is sent for it to show up in your inbox. You can at any time by removing the {{You've got mail}} or {{ygm}} template.
Reliable sources
Iv'e seen IMDB used as a source for TV and movies. Is it considered a reliable source? Inka888ContribsTalk 20:24, 29 October 2010 (UTC)
Reverting with popups
I've seen users use popups for reverting. How does one do that? Inka888ContribsTalk 23:36, 29 October 2010 (UTC)
Re mentoring me (AndyTheGrump)
Thanks for the offer to mentor me, but are you sure you understand what shenanigans you would likely be getting into? I've already been blocked over making a legal threat (brain not engaged while typing furiously), and been a significant factor in what probably counts as one of the more confused disputes on ANI, as should be evident from my talk page. I suspect that it would probably be easier to teach a crocodile to touch type or a walrus to knit woollen scarves than it would to tame me sufficiently well that I don't leave a trail of mayhem with my edits from time to time. I have an unfortunate tendency to figure out how things work by bending them until they break, and then observing the component parts as they fly across the room. This may work well in particle physics, but isn't necessarily good practice in social interactions. I'm also too much of an old dog to admit to wanting much help in learning new tricks, so I'd most likely ignore any advice offered out of principle...
Well, maybe not. Being serious for a minute, I appreciate the generous offer, and will think about it, and even if I decide not to take you up on this, I'll bear you in mind as a useful source of advice should I need it. Thanks again, AndyTheGrump (talk) 02:09, 30 October 2010 (UTC)
Jamie McMurray
Hi! I have completed the copy edit and review of the article, and placed my comments on the article talk page. --Diannaa (Talk) 06:32, 30 October 2010 (UTC)
Speedy deletion declined: Harvest (software)
Hello Intelati. I am just letting you know that I declined the speedy deletion of Harvest (software), a page you tagged for speedy deletion, because of the following concern: not very spammy. Take to WP:AfD if required. Thank you. GedUK 14:20, 30 October 2010 (UTC)
DYK nomination of The Mark Levin Show
Hello! Your submission of The Mark Levin Show 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! Sasata (talk) 03:06, 31 October 2010 (UTC)
Thanks
...for this. I didn't even notice it until today! Much appreciated :) Airplaneman ✈ 07:17, 1 November 2010 (UTC)
Reply
Hi, thanks for the tip :)--Parasect (Discuss) 19:19, 1 November 2010 (UTC)
It's raining thanks spam!
- Please pardon the intrusion. This tin of thanks spam is offered to everyone who commented or !voted (Support, Oppose or Neutral) on my recent RfA. I appreciate the fact that you care enough about the encyclopedia and its community to participate in this forum.
- There are a host of processes that further need community support, including content review (WP:GAN, WP:PR, WP:FAC, and WP:FAR). You can also consider becoming a Wikipedia Ambassador. If you have the requisite experience and knowledge, consider running for admin yourself!
- If you have any further comments, input or questions, please do feel free to drop a line to me on my talk page. I am open to all discussion. Thanks • Ling.Nut (talk) 02:23, 3 November 2010 (UTC)
DYK for Monark Springs, Missouri
 | On 4 November 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Monark Springs, Missouri, which you recently nominated. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
AGF Aside...
I think this makes AGF difficult (in chronological order, oldest to newest, skipping a few): lower case[2], UPPER CASE[3], lower case[4], followed by a bunch of upper case talk page stuff. Neat, huh? I've been a computer tech for 24 years, and though I guess it is possible a keyboard could be so weirdly susceptible to all caps on talk pages and in comments, but not in article edits, it seems unlikely. I think I'm going to drop out of this other than if a warning is appropriate. Best, R ROBERTMFROMLI TALK/CNTRB 06:26, 5 November 2010 (UTC)
DYK for The Mark Levin Show
| | On 6 November 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article The Mark Levin Show, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
Question
If you are reverting clear vandalism; is it considered edit warring to if you make more than three reverts of clear vandalism? Inka888 16:59, 6 November 2010 (UTC)
- But... I would definitely make 100% sure it's very clear vandalism (for instance stuff that's total nonsense or large section blanking or serious BLP violations, or otherwise very obvious). I've seen people get in trouble for 3RR or edit warring for reverts other than that. So... I'd stay away from 2R even, if it's content related (ie: unsourced), POV related (even if very POV but not major BLP), etc. Best thing to do in those cases is to get others involved, and, if appropriate, get a report in on the user or ask an admin to review it. Best, Rob ROBERTMFROMLI TALK/CNTRB 18:33, 6 November 2010 (UTC)
- I usually try to stop at two. Inka888 20:14, 7 November 2010 (UTC)
- But... I would definitely make 100% sure it's very clear vandalism (for instance stuff that's total nonsense or large section blanking or serious BLP violations, or otherwise very obvious). I've seen people get in trouble for 3RR or edit warring for reverts other than that. So... I'd stay away from 2R even, if it's content related (ie: unsourced), POV related (even if very POV but not major BLP), etc. Best thing to do in those cases is to get others involved, and, if appropriate, get a report in on the user or ask an admin to review it. Best, Rob ROBERTMFROMLI TALK/CNTRB 18:33, 6 November 2010 (UTC)