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Wikipedia Weekly Episode 20

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WP:BRFA

Ha! Thanks for catching my careless error.  :)

— Madman bum and angel (talk – desk) 05:27, 23 June 2007 (UTC)

No problem. E ^talk 07:06, 25 June 2007 (UTC)

SSP bot

Oh good, when did that start? It'll sure be nice to have that though, thanks for letting me know. Seraphimblade ^{Talk to me} 06:58, 25 June 2007 (UTC)

Well, it's on trials and it malfunctioned a bit today, I'm looking in to the error, as it doesn't want to archive requests with special characters I believe... E ^talk 07:07, 25 June 2007 (UTC)

Re: WP:ICE Newsletter

I’ve now made this month’s newsletter; it’s ready to go. Make sure you don’t forget our three new members, Nidator, Husond and Afalbrig. Thanks! Max Naylor 13:47, 25 June 2007 (UTC)

Attention request?

You have placed a template in my bot approval request saying a BAG member wants me to answer a question. But I don't see a link that will take me to her/his question. How do I get there? --Smeira 03:04, 26 June 2007 (UTC)

I used that template as it is the only way to get the attention of the operator. My question was posted at Wikipedia:Bots/Requests for approval/SmeiraBot asking whether you could update on this bot's trial as it was approved on the 14th June and there has been no updates from the operator in regard to the trial and whether there is any problems/errors. You can answer the question there at the bot's BRFA. E ^talk 05:44, 26 June 2007 (UTC)

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WP:RFBOT

Your recent bot approvals request has been approved. Please see the request page for details. When the bot flag is set it will show up in this log. —METS501 (talk) 05:10, 1 July 2007 (UTC)

Thanks! E ^talk 05:21, 1 July 2007 (UTC)

And the other one: request —METS501 (talk) 05:50, 1 July 2007 (UTC)

I'll try to fix it ASAP. E ^talk 07:49, 1 July 2007 (UTC)

My recent RfB

Thank you so much for your participation in my recent RfB. Though it closed with 72% support (below the required 90%), I'm still quite pleased at the outpouring of support shown by a fair percentage of the community.

I'm currently tabulating and calculating all opposing and neutral arguments to help me better address the community's concerns about my abilities as a bureaucrat. If you'd like, you can follow my progress (and/or provide additional suggestions) at User:EVula/admin/RfB notes. Thanks again! EVula // talk // ☯ // 04:34, 3 July 2007 (UTC)

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EBot Source Code

Hi E! I have a question about EBot. Could you give me the source code so I can use it with creating a similar bot? If you don't feel comfortable putting it on my talk page, you are more then welcomed to email it to me. Thanks! ~ Wikihermit 07:39, 3 July 2007 (UTC)

Err...both. ~ Wikihermit 18:23, 3 July 2007 (UTC)

E-mail

I've sent you an e-mail. Eddie 17:13, 4 July 2007 (UTC)

I've sent you two more e-mails. Yours sincerely, Eddie 01:17, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

Replied and actioning now. E ^talk _bots 01:31, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

I've sent you another one. Yours sincerely, Eddie 18:46, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

I've replied. The only thing left is TT's approval. Happy editing! Yours sincerely, Eddie 21:06, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

Yep, thanks :) — E ^talk_bots 21:07, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

BTW, great work at WP:UAA. Just remember to make sure they're blatant violations, or people will use that agianst you. Keep up the good work! Yours sincerely, Eddie 21:31, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

Alright, thanks. — E ^talk_bots 21:46, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

Bot flag

Hi. Per Mets501's approval [1], I've granted a bot flag to EBot2 [2]. Cheers, Redux 12:16, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

Thank you for that. Have a nice day. — E ^talk_bots 12:20, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

You are welcome. Also, per Mets501's similar approval for your other bot, EBot [3], I've granted it a flag as well [4]. Cheers, Redux 12:22, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

Toolserveraccount

Hello E,
please send your real-name, your wikiname, your prefered login-name and the public part of your ssh-key to . We plan to create your account soon then. --DaB.

Done and approved. — E ^talk_bots 07:15, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

Testing for AWB v 3.9.3.2

Hello. I use this great tool called AWB (AutoWikiBrowser). Try it out! — E ^talk_bots 07:15, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

RfA Time

I accept your nomination :) — E ^talk_bots 22:02, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

Good morning! Once TT leaves his statement, I'll transclude the RfA unto the main page. Good luck! Yours sincerely, Eddie 22:13, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

Wait. Do you mind if we start it tomorrow. It's 6:15 pm where I live, and I'm about to go see a baseball game with my family, and I wanted to be one of the first to support. I don't mind if you don't like the idea. I'll just have to be one of the last to support :-) Eddie 22:16, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, thats fine. Don't rush, it's up to you :) — E ^talk_bots 22:17, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

Thanks! You're the first user I nominate, and I wanted to be there when it started. I don't think It'll be much of a problem. TT probably won't have his statement ready until tomorrow. Happy editing! Yours sincerely, Eddie 22:19, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

Unfortunately, I'm going on a Wikibreak today. I have left my support at your RfA. When you're ready to go, just follow the instructions here. Good luck! Yours sincerely, Eddie 12:26, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

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Thank you

Hello, E. Thank you for your kind words. Unfortunately, I believe my departure at this moment is necessary for me. I am tired and have had some personal losses in the last month. This, along with the unpleasant moments I point out at my talk page, have made me take this decision. I really need to rest for a couple of months. If I feel better then, maybe I'll come back. As for your RfA, I hope to stay until it is closed. If it's successful, then congrats. If it's not, then take in consideration what the opposers said (which is not very much, as it is pretty much piling on) and try again in 2-3 moths. Happy editing! Yours sincerely, Eddie 13:22, 9 July 2007 (UTC)

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SSP archival bot

Doesn't seem to be working right. There are a few cases with the archival template still sitting on the main page. --Akhilleus (talk) 17:17, 12 July 2007 (UTC)

Just fixed it then, seems it needed a bit of maintenance. It's all up now, give us a yell if you see it die again. — E ^talk_bots 20:39, 12 July 2007 (UTC)

Your RFA

Hey. i'm sorry your RFA did not pass. Good luck next time. Politics rule 01:35, 15 July 2007 (UTC)

I too was disappointed that consensus was not reached for you to become an administrator. I hope to see you continue editing and that I can support you again in the future. Best regards, Newyorkbrad 01:55, 15 July 2007 (UTC)

:( What can I say? Have an emoticon.

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You'll definitely do better next time, I'm sure of it. Until then, have this.

Sebi _[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! 03:20, 15 July 2007 (UTC)
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Sorry about your RfA. After seeing it fail, I have officially concluded that the current RfA system is, God forgive me, screwed. Please continue editing Wikipedia and solve the concerns presented by the opposition, which were, IMO, irrelevant. If you feel the need to help Wikipedia even further, go for adminship when you're ready, but I suggest you wait until a reform is implemented before requesting the mop. In the meantime, have a smile! --Boricuaeddie ^hábleme 14:22, 16 July 2007 (UTC)

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Back to the drawing board

Sorry about your RfA. I had a funny feeling about that (since you were in the middle of an unfinished assignment at the VC), and I should have recommended that you not try yet. But there is a positive side to this: the RfA is valuable feedback and stress management training. (smile). By the way, I thought your nominator was going to contact me before posting so that I could co-nom. Please let me nominate you next time. I won't do so until I'm sure you (and the RfA crowd), and your conoms are ready, and keep in mind you have several coaches at the Virtual Classroom, who love to conominate their students.

I've added the VC Lessons box above for your convenience, and there is a link to your coaching page. I'll meet you there. Sincerely, The Transhumanist    18:47, 18 July 2007 (UTC)

User:ENewsBot

Could I get this bot to help deliver newspapers for WP:FING. If yes, give me a yell and I'll contact you when I have a newsletter ready. Thanks, Giggy _U^CP 05:03, 15 July 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, why not. Submit a request at User:ENewsBot/Requests and I can do it through the system for you. — E ^talk_bots 07:57, 15 July 2007 (UTC)

 Done - User:ENewsBot/Requests. It's not ready yet (under construction) but should be done by the end of the month. Thanks mate, Giggy _U^CP 23:20, 15 July 2007 (UTC)

Your ENewsBot request has been  Approved. The bot will deliver August's newsletter on the last day of July, and so on (if that is correct). Bot will be looking for source location on the day of delivery, and if it doesn't look completed, it will be skipped until further notification by the contact (in this case, yourself). Thank you for choosing ENewsBot! — E ^talk_bots 23:38, 15 July 2007 (UTC)

Erm..I'd like the July issue delivered on the last day of July ;) (Wikipedia:WikiProject Powderfinger/Newsletter July 2007). Giggy _U^CP 23:41, 15 July 2007 (UTC)

Oh, sorry. I did think that, but your wording on the request seems to mean the next month delivered this month. I'll fix that and change the bot now. — E ^talk_bots 23:43, 15 July 2007 (UTC)

Ok, well I'm not sure how this works with your bot, but you can find a list of users who will receive the newsletter at Wikipedia:WikiProject Powderfinger/Newsletter Subscription. Thanks, Giggy _U^CP 23:50, 15 July 2007 (UTC)

On another note, and mainly out of curiosity, how do you create a bot to perform basic tasks such as this on in AWB (I assume you use AWB, I think I saw it somewhere...)? Giggy _U^CP 23:52, 15 July 2007 (UTC)

Yes, it uses AWB, but I create a XML code so it can read and perform the tasks in bot methods. — E ^talk_bots 23:57, 15 July 2007 (UTC)

Aah, ok. Well I finished off the newsletter (Wikipedia:WikiProject Powderfinger/Newsletter July 2007), so could you give it a test run (probably just to my talk would be best)? Thanks again for all your help! Giggy _U^CP 23:59, 15 July 2007 (UTC)

Sure, when I get the code finished, I'll give it a run. — E ^talk_bots 00:01, 16 July 2007 (UTC)

Seems ok. Thanks again, and I look forward to the end of the month! Giggy _U^CP 01:47, 16 July 2007 (UTC)

Wait a minute...is the bot responsible for the change in Evilclown93's sig here? Giggy _U^CP 01:49, 16 July 2007 (UTC)

OK, it worked fine this time. Thanks! Giggy _U^CP 22:16, 16 July 2007 (UTC)

Oh, by the way, is it possible to get the newsletter subst'd? Giggy _U^CP 04:30, 19 July 2007 (UTC)

Y. Thanks, again :D Giggy _U^CP 21:56, 19 July 2007 (UTC)

Your VandalSniper Application

Good day, and thank you for applying to use the counter-vandalism tool VandalSniper. I am pleased to inform you that your application has been accepted, and you are now approved to use the tool.

Feel free to download the program, and be sure to read the features guide, if you have not already done so. Please bear in mind that VandalSniper is a powerful program, and that misuse may result in your access being withdrawn by a moderator.

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Anthøny (talk) 16:03, 19 July 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for that! — E ^talk_bots 20:15, 23 July 2007 (UTC)

Your user page

I like the new design! Happy editing! --Boricuaeddie ^hábleme 15:14, 22 July 2007 (UTC)

Thanks! Happy editing to you too. — E ^talk_bots 20:15, 23 July 2007 (UTC)

Classroom assignment

I've assigned a collaboration for the entire class to work on as a team. We'll be following Dweller's instructions in his lesson on featured article candidates (on the VC lesson template), and taking it all the way through the process. See your coaching page. The Transhumanist 20:18, 22 July 2007 (UTC)

I'll get to the VC when I have a spare moment. — E ^talk_bots 20:15, 23 July 2007 (UTC)

Barnstar!

		The da Vinci Barnstar
		For setting up and maintaining a very helpful bot for the suspected sock puppets page. Thanks! Seraphimblade Talk to me 22:26, 22 July 2007 (UTC)

Thank you. Moved to both bot's userpage and my awards page. — E ^talk_bots 20:15, 23 July 2007 (UTC)