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about the monobook

Do you think i've got enough buttons already? File:New Picture.JPG

ILovEPlankton 06:30, 15 March 2006 (UTC)

MySpace reversion

This edit doesn't seem to be vandalism; MySpace is similar to Kazaa and Limewire in some ways. Just because an IP contributed doesn't mean it's vandalism ;) -M ^o P 19:20, 15 March 2006 (UTC)

No, but this does and I didn't spend a lot of time checking again when the same IP edited again just minutes later. —Preceding unsigned comment added by SnappingTurtle (talk • contribs) 19:44 15 March 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for your welcome notice

Master of Puppets, now wikipedia is looking more familiar to me. I think there is more need to publicise Wikipedia:Esperanza. Thanks again Shyam ^(T/C) 23:20, 15 March 2006 (UTC)

Graphics and stuff

Hm, actually, I have a specific graphic that I like to use on the 'net, though I hadn't thought about posting it here. This is what I usually use in various places. It's kind of like my symbol; I use it as a PS brush to sign my art as well. What is the automatic status changer? I am curious. I wouldn't mind having more on my userpage. I'm not well versed in Wiki graphic design though. Also, your "M" completely blends into your orange background on your userpage in case you didn't know. Makes you look half invisible! Thanks again for the kind offers :) FAE 23:25, 15 March 2006 (UTC)

Tricksy camouflage! Hey, that's really spiffy! I tried to cobble together a poor little table to hold it in, haha.Thanks so much! And I just got the joke behind your Mop userbox ;p FAE 03:14, 16 March 2006 (UTC)

Haha, I love it, it's awesome! Made me laugh. Thanks! FAE 06:54, 17 March 2006 (UTC)

My first pseudo-barnstar! I'll wear the badge proudly, as I've been a night owl all my life. I'm horribly addicted to the internet, and that fact on top of my propensity for late nights makes for lots of Wiki-ing. Thanks so much :) FAE 07:31, 17 March 2006 (UTC)

The Hills Have Eyes

Have you actually looked at that page? It looks totally horrible with the images, which have not even been properly floated. Resident Evil (old disambig) does indeed look horrible as well. Generally even links like Wes Craven are being discouraged. You might find Wikipedia:Disambiguation interesting. Morwen - Talk 14:01, 16 March 2006 (UTC)

Star Wars isn't a disambiguation page, but a lengthy topic covering all aspects of the franchise. I don't think there's enough material to warrant three articles on the Hills Have Eyes, but wouldn't object to the original and the remake being merged into a single The Hills Have Eyes article. Of course, that's not usually how things work. Morwen - Talk 14:12, 16 March 2006 (UTC)

Re: Vandalism

I blocked him for 24 hours. — FireFox • T [21:13, 16 March 2006]

Hmm yes, it's fine with me. Of course there is no guarantee a certain admin is going to be online, so there's no guarantee of a quick response. You could always try posting at WP:AIV, which is patrolled by several admins and is more likely to get a quicker response. — FireFox • T [21:17, 16 March 2006]

Places subpage

This flower matches your color scheme. :) Sango123 (e) 21:34, 16 March 2006 (UTC)

Hey, don't mention it! I'm just thankful I have a way of returning your kindness. :) Cheers, Sango123 (e) 21:34, 16 March 2006 (UTC)

Thanks re rvv.

• 
  I award you this plate of cookies for reverting vandalism on my talk page. Many thanks!

- File:Ottawa flag.png nathanrdotcom ^{(T • C • W)} 22:56, 16 March 2006 (UTC)

Tawkerbot2

Well, it only catches the obvious stuff thats either watched or on a blacklist or big enough to be noticed (which is still some 60% or so of the vandalism so I guess its a lot), I don't think it will never replace humans for a couple big reasons, first, it can't block (and it never will, well, maybe it might block mass open proxy vandals, although technically its no problems the bots filters are not perfect and blocking on a set of patterns really doesn't make me terribly comfy. The second big one is, it only reverts once (normally) and it won't fix it if they vandalize again. All it can do is hopefully demoralize vandals (which would be a good thing IMO) and keep the obvious junk out. Thanks for the barnstar by the way :) -- Tawker 03:53, 17 March 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for the warm Esperanza welcome

And, regarding your offer to redo the userboxes, thank you. BTW, do they look bad to you? I have my screen;s resolution way up, but with a lower resolution (say 800x600) I guess that they could look bad. So, feel free to use the UBs on my page. You'll see some are subst'd. I'm quite excited to see what you'll do with them. And, oh, you asked for a list of which UBs...Lets start with the ones currently on the page. And, BTW, Esperanza just made my day (actually, night). Thank you so much, -Reuvenk_[T][C] 05:26, 17 March 2006 (UTC)

Yes, I've seen the UBs stacked in IE - I use firefox, and don't have problems. I dont think that I want to stack them, lets leave them as is for now, maybe I can work out the problem. BTW, quick question: should I reply here, or on my talk page? Whats proper (/good etiquette)? And I would be interested in using the online/offline thing (I saw it on your user page), but I'll have to contact you later, as i've got to get going. Anyway, nice meeting you. TTYL, -Reuvenk_[T][C] 05:36, 17 March 2006 (UTC)

So that's what I'll do. -Reuvenk_[T][C] 05:40, 17 March 2006 (UTC)

BTW, are you really 14 years old?!?! (Your userpage says so) -Reuvenk_[T][C] 05:53, 17 March 2006 (UTC)

Clearly, I dont hold your age against you (I'm only 17). I'm amazed though that a fourteen year old turned out to be as polite/helpful/knowledgeable as you are. OK, its 1 AM, so I'm going to bed.-Reuvenk_[T][C] 05:59, 17 March 2006 (UTC)

I installed the online/offline thing and added it to my userpage. Thanks. _{And see the list of welcomes in other languages.} -Reuvenk_[T][C] 19:27, 17 March 2006 (UTC)

Quite a generous offer for the image - how do you have so much time for Wikipedia? And BTW, I love lego, so that might be a place to start. Thanks, -Reuvenk_[T][C] 06:15, 19 March 2006 (UTC)

Thanks! -Reuvenk_[T][C] 17:16, 19 March 2006 (UTC)

Image offer

Hey man, thanks for the offer. I'll definitely take you up on that. I'm trying to think of an idea and will let you know when I have. Much appreciated. - ElAmericano (dímelo) 05:50, 17 March 2006 (UTC)

Your Congrats Message

Thanks for your congratulations MoP, much appreciated. I'll definitely keep collecting the funnier bits of vandalism as I come across them, something I only recently started to do. Cheers. --Cactus.man ✍ 07:40, 17 March 2006 (UTC)

Re:Welcome

Thanks. :) Buchanan-Hermit™..CONTRIBS..SPEAK! 05:43, 18 March 2006 (UTC)

Me too, Thanks a lot! .. ... Though I do wonder...will I get welcome messages from EVERY member of esperanza, and then have to go and thank each and every one of them?--Zaorish 06:29, 18 March 2006 (UTC)

Thanks!

Yeah about that! thanks for the greeting! This is my first time so if you have any advice i will definitly take it. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Mr. Smiley222 (talk • contribs)

• If you need anything on WP, let me know too and I'll see what I can do to help. - File:Ottawa flag.png nathanrdotcom ^{(T • C • W)} 04:22, 19 March 2006 (UTC)

Blocked IP

Hi. User:67.71.142.204 has already been blocked (Special:Log/block&page=User:67.71.142.204). Posting on their own talk page is not circumventing the ban, it's a feature of Mediawiki. Banned users are allowed to edit their own talk pages so that they can, for example, appeal against the block. Of course in serious cases, or if offensive/attacking material is posted there the page can be protected. --kingboyk 18:46, 19 March 2006 (UTC)

Gosh, no need to apologise! I was just letting you know for future information and a bit of reassurance. Thanks for your comments on the colour scheme, it's lovely isn't it! (I can say that, as it's not my work). --kingboyk 18:56, 19 March 2006 (UTC)

You're welcome

Heh, no problem! I hope he likes his 48-hour block. :) Cheers, Sango123 (e) 18:48, 19 March 2006 (UTC)

See Wikipedia:Long term abuse/Squidward:

This person uses open proxies to vandalize seemingly random articles, replacing article content with a picture of Squidward and the edit summary "SQUIDWARD!" Attacks are coordinated, with multiple IPs making rapid edits almost simultaneously.

Such IPs are to be blocked indefinitely on sight. Sango123 (e) 19:09, 19 March 2006 (UTC)

Yes, definitely. The IP's he used have been blocked 48 hours each, with few warnings. Sango123 (e) 19:18, 19 March 2006 (UTC)

Hey

Hey, no problem ^_^ I have a feeling Squid is also related to WoW somehow....Deckiller 19:28, 19 March 2006 (UTC)

Hey, thanks for the greeting! Deckiller 19:42, 19 March 2006 (UTC)

Heh, I made a signature with the green "E" in it. Deckiller 19:50, 19 March 2006 (UTC)

Cool, thanks for the tip ^_^ — Deckiller 19:58, 19 March 2006 (UTC)

Thanks to you as well

I appreciate the compliment, what I meant was fighting about pointless topics. Userbox war anyone? I know this might sound rude, but if the community did not fight, I don't think ArbCom would have been created yet. Maybe sooner or later it would have to be, to deal with trolls. Remaining an anon is just the way I prefer things for now. Thanks again for the comment. 68.73.153.146 19:51, 19 March 2006 (UTC)

Hey

Hey, I'm amazed that users like you and Sango are only 14; I thought you guys were in your 20s!! Very mature. — Deckiller 23:40, 19 March 2006 (UTC)

By the way, have you thought about working on the Star Wars WikiProject? We could use all the great editors we could get! I'm going to launch an "reduce fancruft!" drive pretty soon, heh ^_^ — Deckiller 23:42, 19 March 2006 (UTC)

Re: Status changer

Oooooh, cool. I don't plan on using it now, but looks really handy in case I want it in the future. Thanks! :) Buchanan-Hermit™..CONTRIBS..SPEAK! 00:15, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

Yeah, it's really nifty. It's amazing what kind of things people can make for Wikipedia. --Buchanan-Hermit™..CONTRIBS..SPEAK! 00:18, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for the hint

I took it, and removed it. Whopper 00:29, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

Thanks

Hey, thanks for all that info; I'll get started on it after school tomorrow. — Deckiller 03:05, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

Not for another few weeks :) — Deckiller 03:07, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

I think I'll be okay, though I plan on taking Tuesday or Wednesday off ^_^ — Deckiller 03:13, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

By the way, welcome to WPSW! — Deckiller 03:20, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

Sith

Yeah, what I ultimately want to do is have about more informative lists. For the Sith, I'd like to see something like List of minor Star Wars Jedi masters or somethng. We've already made several lists, and the sith are next on the list ^_^ — Deckiller 03:29, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

Hi.

I just noticed that you have joined our fine WikiProject Star Wars. I also see that you're a master of puppets. I hope you're not a master of these puppets! ;) The Wookieepedian 03:38, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

LOL! The Wookieepedian 04:02, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

Well, it depends on the amount of information you have on the subject. I say yes if you have. But otherwise, it should be added to one of the lists. I suggest that you first make a subpage and write the article on it, and then we'll look over it and tell ya what we think. The Wookieepedian 04:12, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

I will thank you in my native language: RRRAAAAARRRRRRGUE!!!` :P The Wookieepedian 05:08, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

Vibroblade/vibrosword

I personally don't mind having a branchoff as long as it's general, but the last time we had seperate weapon articles (I.E. Clone Weaponry) people re-merged it. I don't mind either way though, but perhaps we should discuss the matter on the talkpage. — Deckiller 03:41, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

Re: Cheating

Hey, it's all good. You don't know this yet, but the only reason I have a status page is because I have both your's and Moe Epsilon's talk pages on my watch list, and I noticed the exchange between the two of you concerning status pages. I steal everything that's good and on my user page. Cheers. tv316 04:13, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for the open invite. I 'stalk' pretty much everyone here. If I interact with you once, I don't remove your page from my watchlist. Also, people I see around this place and respect, usually get added. Especially vandal fighters, so when a vandal gets antsy on their pages, I can revert it quickly. tv316 04:31, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

In that case, we're a lot alike. I don't know anything, so I couldn't write an article even if it meant losing my beloved rollback button. I stick to what I know, and that's reverting vandalism, and recently, fixing spelling in articles. You'd be surprised how many random spelling errors there are hidden in this place. And if you're not yet asleep from that, I'll tell you about my fabulous paint drying adventures. Little known fact: Canadian paint freezes before it dries. tv316 04:44, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

REALLY QUESTION NEED HELP NOW, CAN U BAN ME FOR SWEARING OR USING PROFANITY? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jacky1234 (talk • contribs)

THANKS I GOT LK 10 WARNINGS AND THEY EACH SAY LAST WARNING...wait u can ban me with ip address right —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jacky1234 (talk • contribs)

can I?(ban people) for defacing their pages, what does deface mean—Preceding unsigned comment added by Jacky1234 (talk • contribs)

how du u become one —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jacky1234 (talk • contribs) can you teach me —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jacky1234 (talk • contribs)

Can u describe knowing the in and outs and be a part of the community? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jacky1234 (talk • contribs)

Whopper if ur reading this im srryyy ROFL —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jacky1234 (talk • contribs)

Thanks

I gave user: Jacky1234 a last warning. thanks for revert Whopper 04:43, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

WP:AIV

Thanks for taking note of the WP:AIV notice. To clarify, one of the articles is legit, which should be entitled Tricks of the Windows Game Programming Gurus. Because of vandalism, and the well-intentioned mismove of another editor, two other articles exist related to the vandalism that need to be deleted: Nathan Sean MetcalfeTricks of the Windows Game Programming Gurus and Nathan Sean Metcalfe. The content, in its unvandalized form, belongs with the first article. Check the edit histories for some history, if you need, and gimme a holler if there's anything else. Thanks. Tijuana Brass 06:03, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

Arg... you got the save and delete ones mixed up... I hate vandals. The now-deleted Nathan Sean MetcalfeTricks of the Windows Game Programming Gurus contained the edit histories since the article's creation and was the one to be saved. The current Tricks of the Windows Programming Gurus is a copy and paste version that should've been trashed. And Nathan Sean Metcalfe has nothing to do with the article at all except for being the target of the vandal's harassment; I could show you some of the past edits wherein the vandal has named this individual, except they're now deleted. Tijuana Brass 06:12, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

And while we're at it, User:Dead-man-walking is the name the vandal finally decided to create. I'd suggest indefinitely blocking him, as he's vandalized for over three months now without showing any intention of stopping. Tijuana Brass 06:13, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

There's plenty of reason to block him -- it's clearly a sock of the guy who's been vandalizing the article for months. But again, while your corrections were, of course, done with the best intentions, you tagged the wrong article for a speedy, and now the edit history is gone -- along with the means for me to show you past edits by the user, at least until it's restored. Tijuana Brass 06:22, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

It's an understandable mistake. Because either the vandal, User:Dead-man-walking, or the editor who tried to correct him, User:Attakmint, did a cut-and-paste, the article with the history was the one deleted, and the existing one is actually the new article. It's an oversight I would have made as well, since one may not typically think to check the histories of mirrored articles before listing one for deletion... but it does mean that we need to move the issue to WP:DRV. Tijuana Brass 06:29, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

I appreciate the assistance, but I'm not sure if I agree with your assessment. In the past three months, he's vandalized this article well over 30 times. And in any case, if an article has been erroneously deleted, it needs to be restored. I'd rather you list it at WP:DRV, given that you have more experience than I do (and deleted it, after all), but I don't think brushing it aside with the hope that a persistent vandal will "give up" is the best thing to do. Tijuana Brass 06:35, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

Heh, believe me, the Esperanza tag on your sig gets my vote of confidence any day, as far as being an agreeable editor. Let me suggest something easier for both of us... tagging the article with a Watch. I'd be on him being back within two weeks. I suppose I'm grateful it's always just a simple revert to fix things. Thanks for the late-night dialogue... gave me something to do. Tijuana Brass 06:43, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

The advice was welcome. Besides, I'm procastinating too. ...and I love coffee. Tijuana Brass 06:52, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

Wampus cat

ello there, Ms.Kahn. I was just wondering if I may ask about an issue I have with you; it is concerning the article Wampus cat.

Hello, First why do have an issue with me, I do not think we have interacted before? Second, although I do not live in any of the US states mentioned in the article I am fairly certain that this article is totally bogus. Surely it would have come up in biology 101. I was unaware of the article and to my knowledge have never edited it. Thanks.--Dakota ~ ° 07:42, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

Hi again. I've got it from a high authority (I am at work right now) from a co-worker who is from Georgia ( a state mentioned as a habitat if this bogus creature) that this is bull and he has never heard of it. It is a non existant creature. I would do a db-nonsense or whatever template fits it. I will do the honors if you should wish. Thanks--Dakota ~ ° 07:55, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

Gone db-nonsense. By the way your talk page is beautiful. Thanks.--Dakota ~ ° 08:03, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

Yes I do like it, if I didn't I would not comment. I see Sango's influence in the design. She is awesome and I have told her so. Thanks--Dakota ~ ° 08:22, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

In answer to your last question, no. It is a school stub and I have never seen one deleted myself. BTW (Something made up in school one day [1]. It must be some sort of mythological school mascot. One of the high schools I attended had a Dragon for a mascot. At any rate that article was so totally bogus. Would not be surprised to see it comeback. Thanks.--Dakota ~ ° 09:00, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

Re: Monobook troubles

Hmmm... I made some changes, though I don't know if they'll do anything helpful. :) Wikipedia:Help desk and User talk:Lupin/Anti-vandal tool would be some good places to ask. Regards, Sango123 (e) 20:36, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

• You are awesome. Thank you to you both. — File:Ottawa flag.png nathanrdotcom ^{(T • C • W)} 03:15, 21 March 2006 (UTC)

Your support is needed..!!!

Hii...

Sorry about this....but a page Spawn Man had created and put as a sub-page on his user page has been put up on AfD.... i really see nothing wrong in the page but still people are fighting over it.... and SpawnMan has lost all faith in Wikipedia.... It'd really be nice of you if you could lend your support to Keep the page....as it does not violate any rules of user pages... any kind of support would be truly appreciated...... Thanks a lot!!! Jayant,17 Years, India • contribs 17:49, 21 March 2006 (UTC)

500!

Hi MoP! I just completed 500 edits in Wikipedia. I owe it all to guys like you who have helped me & kept me motivated enough to reach this target. I would like to award you this Wikicookie.

Thanks

Srikeit^{(talk ¦ ✉)} 01:11, 22 March 2006 (UTC)

The Beatles

RE: Umm... what is this edit? It seems that you were trying to revert some vandalism, but instead reverted to a vandalised revision. M ^o P 16:03, 22 March 2006 (UTC)

I or popups got the wrong revision. Things were happening so quickly there that it looks like two of us were trying to revert at the same time. . . Thanks for catching it. John (Jwy) 16:09, 22 March 2006 (UTC)

thanks

Thanks for the links. Visit my page sometime.Chub108 16:38, 22 March 2006 (UTC)

Re Vandals

Ok, Thanks! But look after him I'm going off soon, and after his next devious endeavour BLOCK HIM!!! Death2 00:48, 23 March 2006 (UTC)

WPSW

We've been trying to merge a lot of the mini articles into lists or create lists, perhaps you can help with the list project. — Deckiller 01:24, 23 March 2006 (UTC)

Vibroblades article

I'd love to help with this! I've played KOTOR way too many times, so I know a good amount. What will it be titled? - Vibroweapon(s) or Vibroblade(s)? (I recommend against Vibroswords - I find Vibroblades a nicer and more common term). -Xol 02:16, 23 March 2006 (UTC)

right.

i wasnt making a pers0nal attack. i was just simply stating that he was being an ass-hat f0r deleting my article. thanks anyway, the w0rld needs m0re nazis like y0u. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Iamtehc00lies (talk • contribs) 06:26, 23 March 2006 (UTC)

Thanks!

Thanks for the help!

Information Center 08:13, 23 March 2006 (UTC) (^{Original comment found here})

McDonald's

Certainly my mistake, though I always look at the differences. An IP changed McDonald's to McPoopies, then a different IP in the same range changed it to Mcdonald's (Note the lower-case D). In my haste to fix that, I failed to note that the IPs were different: I thought I was rolling back both changes. Thanks for catching it. —Bunchofgrapes (talk) 19:02, 23 March 2006 (UTC)