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I've been around for a while. There is still vandalism on the Giant Panda page and given its history it merits protection. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by ICECommander (talk • contribs) 18:44, 16 January 2007 (UTC).

Your sig

Can you "please" remove the image in your signature, as it is against WP:SIG. Thank you. Arjun 20:50, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

Sure,didn't read that far into it at first,thanx.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  21:00, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

No problem. :) Arjun 21:13, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

Necrotizing_fasciitis

Thank you for experimenting with the page Necrotizing_fasciitis on Wikipedia. Your test worked, and it has been reverted or removed. Please use the sandbox for any other tests you may want to do. Take a look at the welcome page to learn more about contributing to our encyclopedia. ...

Actually, it wasn't a test. It was an addition.

Why revert it? It was a useful discussion of the subject at hand. dougmc 22:55, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

Rotten.com = spam link. No real notablity there.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  22:57, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

Says you. I've found the page to be one of the best discussions of the topic available anywhere. I know, rotten.com is a strange place to find useful information, but there it is. dougmc 15:10, 17 January 2007 (UTC)

St Crispin's School

Sorry I thought you were a vandal. The page has been plagued with vandals tonight. However, roll is the correct spelling (in British English anyway!) in this particular sense meaning the number of children on the school register or roll. Role has a completely different meaning. Thanks for helping out with the earlier vandalism. I hope they've now got the message! Dahliarose 23:18, 16 January 2007 (UTC) No problem,I didn't read it as a whole...silly me..that will teach me to read!  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  23:20, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

FactChkr

Thanks for the notice, but it's his talk page so I think it's acceptable for him to blank it if he wants. I don't have a problem with it since he didn't remove the tag from the image, that's probably the bigger deal. This way too we know that he actually saw the notice. But again, thanks for the notice. --MECU≈talk 18:18, 17 January 2007 (UTC)

• You are most welcome. --  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  18:19, 17 January 2007 (UTC)

War_of_1812

To justify your deletion of what I have written, you need to do more than just call me names.

If you disagree with what has been written, or have concerns, then you should state your concerns so that we can have a civilized discussion.

I could simply replace what has been deleted, but let's instead discuss this. What points do you disagree with? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Tingkai (talk • contribs) 18:44, 16 January 2007 (UTC).<!

Sweeping Changes as you did on War_of_1812 should be first discussed on the Talk:War_of_1812 pages first.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  18:47, 19 January 2007 (UTC)

Again, the question is: what points of my addition do you object?—The preceding unsigned comment was added by Tingkai (talk • contribs)

The correct place to discuss these changes is the above mentioned talk page and please sign your post by typing four tildes . Thank you.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  19:03, 19 January 2007 (UTC)

Works of Anthony Burgess

You're quite right to guard against vandalism on pages detailing specific works of Anthony Burgess.

However, the recent posts to Earthly Powers and The Kingdom of the Wicked are direct quotations from the authors' novels. The extracts may contain obscenities and may appear nonsensical, but so does much great literature (for example, Joyce's Finnegans Wake). The extracts were submitted in good faith.?—The preceding unsigned comment was added by 145.246.240.14 (talk • contribs)

Vandalism: changing xB's to xiB's

I saw you issued several warnings to the user Sarenne, but s/he refuses to stop changing "MB," "GB," and "KB" on dozens of Wikipedia pages to "MiB," "GiB," and "KiB." No other sites reviewing computers, no manufacturer sites, and most importantly, no other encyclopedia sites, refer to MiB of RAM, or GiB of hard disk space; they all refer to MB of RAM and GB of hard drive space. These are the accepted units, the only units used, and the only units recognized by non-experts. Several of us have tried to ask him/her to stop, but s/he will not. Just thought I'd let you know. Thanks. Sjenkins7000 06:39, 22 January 2007 (UTC)

RE: User:SGA SARVER

Yes I know he has one. I would suggest to place {{sockpuppet|Sgs SARVER}} on the sockpuppet page since there is no sockpuppet report filed on him yet and it is to early to do so. Keep up the good work.¤~Persian Poet Gal ^(talk) 22:55, 25 January 2007 (UTC)

Ok, thank you.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  22:57, 25 January 2007 (UTC)

WP:AIAV

While I appreciate your vandal fighting...

When you state that you a user has vandalized past the final warning on WP:AIAV, first ensure the following:

1. The user has been warned with a "final warning" template
2. The user has vandalized past this final warning (check timestamps of warnings, and check user contributions pages)
3. The user has been appropriately warned. Don't add a final warning vandalism template just for a simple test.

If all of the conditions have been met, then list the user at WP:AIAV. Otherwise, it's just a hassle for administrators to remove improper request. Thanks. If you have any questions, please contact me at my talk page. Ian Manka 23:57, 25 January 2007 (UTC)

Fair enough. A little extra time checking the facts and ensuring that the user has been appropriately warned and whatnot will go a long way in saving time for the admins, as well as being a little nicer to the newcomers. Cheers! If you have any questions, please contact me at my talk page. Ian Manka 00:01, 26 January 2007 (UTC)

John Adams

Vandalism I was adding somthing that I believe and know have you ever read a 300+ page biography on Adams? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by CP TTD (talk • contribs) 19:32, 26 January 2007(UTC).

Please read WP:NPOV  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  19:35, 26 January 2007 (UTC)

Barbara Walters

What are you talking about? it's not unhelpful?? I'm trying to spruce up the page with a photo. She's BARBARA WALTERS for crying out loud. She needs a picture! And I fixed the info box so it didn't say her ethniticty was Jewish. That's a religion. And in the talk section someone mentioned that we should add something about how 3 people called her a liar, so I added it. I am NOT vandalising anything! Ilovebabawawa 18:08, 27 January 2007 (UTC)

• What you entered was lier lier pants on fire (barbra walters) and together nude (judge judy) is concidered vandalism Take a look at the welcome page to learn more about contributing to our encyclopedia. Thank you.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  18:13, 27 January 2007 (UTC)

Removed trolling messages.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  18:43, 27 January 2007 (UTC)

In response to your revert on SpongeBob SquarePants

Well, it's mentioned in the article Squidward Tentacles in the lead. If you look at the histories of both articles, you can see that other editors have reverted similar changes. Squirepants101 23:25, 27 January 2007 (UTC)

See.. Squid_on_Strike  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  23:47, 27 January 2007 (UTC)

OK, you may have a point, since Nick.com's description of Squidward says that he is a squid, but reliable sources, such as Time Magazine and MSN say that he's an octopus. Squirepants101 00:26, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

It's ok for Time and MSN to have their own POV.However it is their POV.As you have pointed out Nick says he's a squid (sponge bob's only network) and the episode that I pointed out says he's a squid. Now, who would you first believe, an out side news publication or the show it self?  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  18:58, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

Talk American Pie 6 Fraternity Row

Dude their is no proof that their is a 6th movie so i proposed deletion —The preceding unsigned comment was added by GunSlinger360 (talk • contribs) 21:24, 28 January 2007 (UTC).

• Your comment as seen here diff is not accepted on Wikipedia and is concidered vandalism Take a look at the welcome page to learn more about contributing to our encyclopedia. Thank you.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  21:37, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

Tacna Region

Thank you for your recent contribution to the mentioned article. However, the center of this dispute is not about the Peru and Chile historical rivalry, but rather of POV. The last Peruvian-Chilean dispute was already solved when it became know in both countries, and it involves more of a local dispute (the constitutionality of a Chilean law creating a new region) rather than an international dispute. Messhermit 01:11, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

There is no such thing a border dispute between both countries because each one recognizes the established frontier as demarked in the Treaty of Lima. This Treaty is recognized by International Law. The War of the Pacific ended in 1884 and the Treaty of Lima was signed in 1929, 40 years later. Stating that the current dispute can be directly related to (as of 2007) an incident that happened more than 150 years ago. Such a broad argument can be used to include the dispute that both countries have regarding Ceviche, Pisco and Soccer, just to name a few. Should we also include those ones in the article about the war? Messhermit 01:11, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

Now, the inclusion of this "supposed territorial dispute" as presented by the other party involved in this controversy is merely based on POV. Chile doesn't have to ask whether it can create a new province or not in its own territory, and neither Peru can unilaterally declare part of the new Chilean XV Region as part of its territory. The Constitutional Tribunal of Chile already addressed that the law defining the borders of the Chilean XV Region was unconstitutional on the grounds that it didn't follow the proper procedure, and at any moment ordered or asked the Chilean Government to define its frontier with Peru. Messhermit 01:11, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

Issues like the mentioned above can happen at any moment and had indeed happened before. It just need a badly written law (in either Peru or Chile) to once again invoke nationalism. The same can happen in Bolivia, and in many other parts around the world. Messhermit 01:11, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

I will be waiting for your reply. Thanks Messhermit 01:11, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

I totally agree.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  01:14, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

who are you?

why are you reverting my things? and stop adding things on my page, I have Obsessive-compulsive disorder, but I am not paranoid! stop doing that! god. I don't want to take any more OCD medicine. thank you very much. they make me sick! --OCDpatient 20:41, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

Adding sig

That was a little cheeky of me :-). But it was easily done and I didn't know if you'd ever visit the page again... WJBscribe 19:26, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

I am monitoring that page.It seems(Imay not be correct) but the IP is two other registered user that has vandalized that page today. again, thanks.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  19:32, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

User:OCDpatient a sock?

Hi, I noticed you tagged User:OCDpatient as a suspected sock of User:SummerThunder. A quick glance at the contribs doesn't clarify what the evidence is. Is it because some of ST's socks also refer to "OCD"? OCDpatient mainly edits UCLA-related articles and it is not clear that any of his(?) edits are bad-faith, although he'll likely be blocked soon for the username. --Ginkgo100^talk 20:47, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

Please see: Suspected_Wikipedia_sockpuppets_of_SummerThunder  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  20:53, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

I did see the category, and there was no evidence there implicating OCDpatient as a sock save the username similarity to some of the established socks. Is there any other evidence? Also, please stop reverting OCDpatient's edits at least until it is clearly established he is actually a sock. --Ginkgo100^talk 20:55, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

sorry. here it is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Suspected_Wikipedia_sockpuppets_of_SummerThunder  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  20:57, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

Last night the banned user was out of control several Admins had a hard time keeping up with him/her several new user names ect...  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  21:01, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

All right. But I still don't see any evidence that OCDpatient is a sock. The category is not evidence, since the name is automatically added to the category when you place the sockpuppet tag on the user page. --Ginkgo100^talk 21:05, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

see user name User:YouhaveOCD and these diffs... [diff] [diff] If you look into it further you will see User:OCDpatient is a sock. A banned sock.Also his/her first edit under this name starts off not so good.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  21:21, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

I don't see a problem with OCDpatient's first edit. Also, as far as I can tell, the other evidence you cite consists solely in the similarity of the user names. Many legitimate users have the misfortune to have names similar to those of abusive and even banned users; superficial similarity alone is not sufficient grounds to consider them socks. --Ginkgo100^talk 21:26, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

Ok, even though the time fram is right I will leave it alone.There is another one that has not been blocked User:OCDkhoibitch  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  21:31, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

Betacommand got it. Cheers! --Ginkgo100^talk 21:39, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for your excellent detective work linking OCDpatient to SummerThunder. I greatly appreciate it.--Amerique ^dialectics 21:22, 31 January 2007 (UTC)

Thank you, I still think there is another but im not sure.I am watching though.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  21:33, 31 January 2007 (UTC)

Mea culpa

I found evidence for the sockpuppetry you first picked up on. I was trying to follow WP:AGF, but in this case you were right! Indef blocked. --Ginkgo100^talk 22:43, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

WOW,Thank you.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  22:48, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

Edits to Princess Charming

Why did you revert to unsourced version? 202.128.36.37 00:58, 30 January 2007 (UTC)

Ref link does not work,please find another ref and add and cite the article.untill then the unsource tag MUST remain.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  16:26, 30 January 2007 (UTC)

I don't know if you have browser problems or what your specific problems are with the reference links but the reference links DO work. (I just tested them myself). I've since removed the unsourced tag. 202.128.36.37 23:31, 30 January 2007 (UTC)

Why do you keep insisting that the page is "unsourced" and needs to be wikified when clearly it does not? Please state your reasons. 202.128.36.37 23:56, 30 January 2007 (UTC)

Read edit summery of Princess Charming  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  23:58, 30 January 2007 (UTC)

Check the discussion page. Leave a message if you still insist it's unsourced. 202.128.36.37 00:13, 31 January 2007 (UTC)

I read your message and took you up on your offer. (It was very edifying to say the least.) Here's what I got:

4 Links normally to be avoided

4.1 Advertising and conflicts of interest

4.2 Sites requiring registration

4.3 Foreign-language links

4.4 Redirection sites

4.5 Rich media

The Malaya.com article is none of these so now I don't know why you referred me to the WP:External_links page. I don't even know why you consider my edits "vandalism". You can leave your message here or at the Princess Charming discussion page. 202.128.36.37 00:36, 31 January 2007 (UTC)

Look, if you can't give a good reason for the "unsourced" and "wikify" tags, they'd have to be removed. They don't belong in the page. 202.128.36.37 00:58, 31 January 2007 (UTC)

Removed WP:TROLL [diff]  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  01:15, 31 January 2007 (UTC)

Please be careful about referring to good-faith contributors as vandals or trolls. The anon was trying to have a discussion with you about the edit, not trolling. I've replaced the reference; I don't see anything wrong with it, and it's better than a citation needed tag. -- Vary | Talk 01:33, 31 January 2007 (UTC)

Vary, the diff above clearly is Troll and I do believe that the page may have been deleted in the past by XfD.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  01:36, 31 January 2007 (UTC)

No, it isn't. The anon is clearly frustrated, but s/he is not trolling. Yes, the page was deleted in the past, but the deletion was overturned at Deletion Review after an improved version was written. -- Vary | Talk 01:41, 31 January 2007 (UTC)

I guess sock puppets has some thing to do with the article at hand.But nun..the..less I do see you are trying to AGF.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  01:52, 31 January 2007 (UTC)

Also,Vary,If you feel that the tags on the page could be removed then by all means go for it.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  03:16, 31 January 2007 (UTC)

Huh?

Eh, I Don't know what you're talking about. I haven't removed anything from such page...could you tell me what page you are talking about?--69.154.108.225 02:11, 31 January 2007 (UTC)

See [diff]  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  03:13, 31 January 2007 (UTC)

Thanks

Thank you for reverting vandalism on my user page! :') Rockvee 18:35, 31 January 2007 (UTC)

You are most welcome!  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  19:45, 31 January 2007 (UTC)

Kerrang!

I did not remove the content, I replaced the files that somebody else removed and replaced with 'Kerrang sucks emo kids balls'. Sorry if there was any confusion, I was jus trying to help restore Wikipedia. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 91.84.23.241 (talk) 22:25, 2 February 2007 (UTC).

That had already been fixed,The part that you removed was Origins as seen in this [diff] here.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  15:21, 3 February 2007 (UTC)

What?

Can you please explain to me what the hell you're talking about in your message to me because I don't appreciate being harassed over vague accusations like that.Velps 18:16, 3 February 2007 (UTC)

My apologies,Anal sex is a highly vandalized page and when I seen the diff to your edit it look as though you blanked it. But also please consider being WP:Civil next time.Thank you.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  18:51, 3 February 2007 (UTC)

Single-Party state

My edit to the article "single-party state" has been deleted, with the edit summary "Nonsense". Please can you clarify why it was "nonsense", seeing as the point has already been discussed and proven on the article's talk page. Matt. P 23:03, 3 February 2007 (UTC)

Nothing was "proven" on it's talk page.The article must comply with the WP:NPOV  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  23:18, 3 February 2007 (UTC)

I do not see how explaining information was breaking the neutral point of view policy, nor any wikipedia rules at that. If I had said "Single-party states are great places and really democratic", then it would break said rule. As it is, you have still not explained why it was "nonsense" and hence important information is missing from the article. Matt. P 09:56, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

== Revert one more time and I report ==

Got it?Postcard Cathy 18:00, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

Uncategorized articles

An article in Category:Uncategorised albums is categorized. It's categorized in a subcategory of Category:Albums. It could be placed into a better category, but adding an "uncat" tag isn't helping matters any. Instead of edit warring with other users over tags, why don't you spend your time finding the appropriate categories? Kafziel ^Talk 18:25, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

I have a better Idea articles with Category:Uncategorised should be moved to the proper spelling of Category:Uncategorized don't you think?  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  18:30, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

That's the British English spelling. American English wins out on a lot of stuff on Wikipedia, so why not give a cookie to the Brits now and then? Kafziel ^Talk 18:36, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

Just trying to follow the WP:MOS and rout out block evading IP's.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  18:54, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

What block evading IPs? Fill me in and I'll look into it. Kafziel ^Talk 19:01, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

I'm mystified why you keep uncategorizing schools and tagging them with uncategorized? What insane version of bizarro logic does that make sense in? Nardman1 18:47, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

Though not blocked this IP is clearly the same as the one we are talking about now ( User:172.161.143.32 ) he may think he is blocked under User:172.128.196.220 but the edit style and comments are pretty much the same as User:SummerThunder see comments above about User:OCDpatient I have not been wrong yet.But then again, there is allways a first time being wrong on tracking Baned users.?  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  19:16, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

Well, if you think a block is being evaded, you can always report the IPs at CheckUser to see if they are related. But I still don't see what that has to do with removing categories from articles. Kafziel ^Talk 19:53, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

"Any edits made in defiance of a ban may be reverted to enforce the ban, regardless of the merits of the edits themselves. As the banned user is not authorised to make those edits, there is no need to discuss them prior to reversion. Users are generally expected to refrain from reinstating any edits made by banned users. Users that nonetheless reinstate such edits take responsibility for their content by so doing."

"It is not possible to revert newly created pages, as there is nothing to revert to. Such pages may be speedily deleted. Any user can put a db ban to mark such a page."

"Wikipedians are not permitted to post or edit material at the direction of a banned user, an activity sometimes called "proxying." WP:BAN

as for the CheckUser in this case it is almost certainly not going to connect the dots If he is accualy using differant IP's and not spoofing them.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  20:05, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

Well that doesn't mean you can just go around guessing and reverting the edits of every IP address you see. And I'm sorry, but I still don't see what that has to do with uncategorizing articles. This is the edit that brought me here. It wasn't by an anonymous or blocked user. Kafziel ^Talk 20:12, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

Thatedit I did revert wrongly Opps it happens.The other edits I feel VERY justified in my actions.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  20:20, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

You're not justified unless there's proof that those IP addresses are sockpuppets. I can tell you from experience, it's pretty rare for a user to be blocked for vandalism and then return under another IP address to perform thankless tasks like properly categorizing articles. Lots of IPs are shared by multiple users. If the entire IP hasn't been blocked, you can't just revert everything that comes from there without proof. Use a little discretion. If the edit was good, let it go. This isn't about the letter of the law; it's about common sense. There's no need to damage articles just for the sake of principles. Kafziel ^Talk 20:32, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

See contribs for User:OCDPatient good edits but nuntheless s banned sock. Now check the contribs for the IP's in question definitely not shared. as per the "letter of the law" yes it is as you seem to want to feed this behavior.You may also want to try WP:AGF with me as I am trying to prevent banned users from who are bad hand good hand editors.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  20:42, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

You don't seem to understand. This isn't about assuming good faith. I was referred here by a report at WP:AIV where a block request was issued for your activities. I assumed good faith by not blocking you on the spot.

I understand that your intentions are good. I need you to understand that you're being too heavy handed with the reverts. Blocks are not meant to be punishments; they're meant to curb bad behavior. If a blocked user is bound and determined to make good edits with an IP address, there's no point in hurting articles to try to stop him. Kafziel ^Talk 20:58, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

That I do understand,However A banned user is not the same as a blocked user.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  21:02, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

Bans should not be confused with blocking, a technical mechanism used to prevent an account or IP address from editing Wikipedia. While blocks are one mechanism used to enforce bans, they are most frequently used to deal with vandalism and violations of the three-revert rule. Blocks are not the only mechanism used to enforce bans. A ban is a social construct and does not, in itself, physically prevent the user from editing any page.WP:BAN.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  21:04, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

What are you talking about? Yes, I know a blocked user is not the same as a banned user. I'm an administrator. Look, I'm kind of busy, so here's the bottom line: just say you're sorry to the person whose edit you incorrectly reverted, stop reverting other ones without proof of sockpuppetry, and you won't get blocked. Simple as that. Okay? Kafziel ^Talk 21:06, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

As for saying "sorry" I never say im sorry how ever I do apologize as I did above in my own way. As for you being an Admin.You are still fresh (new) and should take time out to learn what is going on rather then saying "I'm kind of busy" And making threats does not behoove you.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  21:13, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

I didn't make a threat. I said I'm not going to block you. And you don't need to apologize to me; I was suggesting you apologize to the user whose edit you reverted, in the link I gave you above. That user asked me to block you. Since I'm not going to do that, because after talking it over I can see that your intentions are good, it wouldn't kill you to drop them a line to apologize for your mistake. It doesn't cost you anything. You'll gain a lot more respect for apologizing than you will for refusing to.

I've taken more time with you than any editor has since you've been on Wikipedia, and certainly more time than you took with any of the IP addresses whose contributions you reverted. But I do have other things to do (like blocking actual vandals) and I need you to understand that you can't just remove the contributions of others without a solid reason. I direct you once again to CheckUser. If you don't want to use it, and insist on reverting valid edits, your fate is in your hands. Kafziel ^Talk 21:20, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

See [diff] that user has not yet responded. And as I said before CheckUser is not wholly accurate and yes other admins as well as my self have been reverting The ban evading sock and or IP's with out CheckUser I think the case the number of Admins and number of users pretty well speak for them selves. For this particular case that is.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  21:29, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

Okay, then. Keep it up. Kafziel ^Talk 21:31, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

Thank you...even though it does seem to be rather sarcastic.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  21:36, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

PathConnect

Thank you for your feedback. Sorry for removing the intent-to-remove tag. I am having some difficulty understanding the process here. If Wikipedia lists dozens of other websites and their descriptions/relevance...then why is PathConnect up for removal???

In my opinion the description is un-biased and based on fact, which I am happy to back up.

Any feedback/advice would be much appreciated.—The preceding unsigned comment was added by Awescott (talk • contribs) 23:18, 8 February 2007(UTC).

Sorry

regarding my civility, you are correct... i'd been watching this page all day, and had no problem with people saying the new coaching hire was unofficial/unconfirmed. but an hour after the hire was confirmed, an hour after watching news conferance on television and even citing the team's website article on the wiki page, there were folks changing my "official" changes back to unconfirmed... so yeah, i blew a gasket.

i have yet to familiarize myself w/ the talk feature, where i could probably direct my disapproval more pointedly at the uninformed users. i intend to learn how to do so, and this communication with you is a start.

i am indeed sorry, thank you for the reminder planetary chaos.

yours, jam —The preceding unsigned comment was added by J.A.McCoy (talk • contribs) 00:18, 9 February 2007(UTC).

6th American Pie (RE)

ok, i may be wrong but get a few links on the page otherwise anyone could delete it. i still think its fake, im sorry you cannot pursuade me. GunSlinger360 15:08, 11 February 2007 (UTC)

Sockpuppetry case

You have been accused of sockpuppetry. Please refer to Wikipedia:Suspected sock puppets/Planetary Chaos for evidence. Please make sure you make yourself familiar with notes for the suspect before editing the evidence page. Seraphimblade ^{Talk to me Please review me!} 22:53, 11 February 2007 (UTC)

Basically, what it looks like is that you are a sock of User:Piratesofsml, and in turn have engaged in sockpuppetry with the anonymous accounts listed in the report. However, remember that checkuser is not definitive, in terms of establishing or ruling out sockpuppetry. For example, someone could sock puppet through a proxy, and checkuser wouldn't show that. Conversely, if they ran a checkuser on me, they'd turn up everyone that's ever edited from my school, but those wouldn't be my sockpuppets.

The reason it looks that way is more due to patterns. Piratesofsml used anonymous IP's from those ranges (63. and 209.) to push his desired edits on matters of interest to him. Now, those same ranges show up on a matter you're interested in. Piratesofsml got into trouble over the Doberman Pinscher article and the religious beliefs of the Founding Fathers, and you've been involved with both of those too. Piratesofsml commonly made some unusual and idiosyncratic typing and punctuation errors, and you frequently make the same ones. Piratesofsml at one point stated he was from Virginia, and one of your userboxes shows the same. Put all together, it sure paints a picture that the two accounts are the same person. Of course, if you'd like to request a checkuser, you're welcome to do so. Seraphimblade ^{Talk to me Please review me!} 21:12, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

Coincidence at best.As you may or may not know looking at my contribs would place (connect)me with several IP's and many users.However,this is due to me being a Recent changes patroler.Yes Piratesofsml may be from Virginia and so am I but in the end that means nothing.As for the founding fathers.I ran across a POV edit in recent changes if you look at the diffs between Piratesofsml and my self you would see there is no connection. If you still want to believe that I am a sockpuppet of Pirates of sml or any IP,that's fine,I harbor no hard fellings over this mistake.In the end it is just coincidence.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  21:25, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

I do RC too, and that can result in getting to a lot of things at once! I'm still a bit curious about the John Adams bit though-what was reverted there isn't obvious vandalism. (If it had been I wouldn't have even thought twice, everyone hopefully reverts vandalism if they find it.) If I am wrong, I certainly do apologize, but all the parallels-location, typos, interests (the Doberman article doesn't look like RC brought you to it), and all that just seems to add to it. You've got your piece in now, so it's up to admins now I guess. Seraphimblade ^{Talk to me Please review me!} 22:45, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

This I just left at the evidence page. I was corrected labeling some things as being vandalism, that is why on my talk page you will see I used WP:NPOV now I just use the fact tag. And if I run across a vandle in rc that was on Thomas Jefferson and I corrected the edit would that make me Piratesofsml because the interest was there?No,I don't think so,but hey every one is entitled to their own beliefs.If you still think that I am Piratesofsml or any IP that you listed the go ahead and keep my User name here. But I would like you to fix this this mess. Thank You.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  22:53, 12 February 2007 (UTC) Ok,about Doberman.I have an intrest in that article infact I have an intrest in alot of them look at my user page at the templets,I have altered them to reflect the names of my animals. My typing,no one is perfect.I have to say my typing is better now then two years ago.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  22:58, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

I have got to go to the store,big ice storm on the way.I may be back on here tomorrow (if we don't loose power) to talk some more.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  23:00, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

User:Megan787

I thought it was just too early. 23.15 PM created user account, 23.49 PM made that userpage, 23.52 PM immediately a speedy delete tag. Let's wait what that user will do in the future. Garion96 (talk) 16:07, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

Sounds fair enough.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  16:09, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

Ockenbock

I don't really see a pattern between Ock and Summer Thunder, but why do you say so? (As far as I know, these guys really are Ockenbock, and they're just out to harass Metros). Seraphimblade ^{Talk to me Please review me!} 20:31, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

True,I don't see a pattern just the name similarities.When he came back as "I am Ockenbock" brought back memories of the socks that I was chasing awhile back. Most likely nothing to it.just wondering.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  20:35, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

what did i do

i did not do any thing p.s whats belindas number —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 209.244.31.25 (talk) 01:48, 15 February 2007 (UTC).

You may need to speak with Natalie.That is the user who gave you the notice.Thank you.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  18:13, 15 February 2007 (UTC)

Ararat arev

I don't think it's him. What makes you think so? Khoikhoi 19:24, 15 February 2007 (UTC)

You have delt with him in the past and the time and dates from last edit to current coincide with User:Ara88 on same page Azerbaijani peopleand the name is about the same.Weak evidence, yes but I have not been wrong yet.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  19:31, 15 February 2007 (UTC)

Yes, but the behavior doesn't match. Please let me know if he/she makes any Ararat arev-like edits though. Khoikhoi 19:34, 15 February 2007 (UTC)

Ok.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  19:35, 15 February 2007 (UTC)

Gratitude!

Thank-you for reverting the vandalism on my userpage! --Xnuala 14:54, 16 February 2007 (UTC)

• You are most welcome.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  16:39, 17 February 2007 (UTC)

Moers Festival

hi, I wrote the moers festival article. how do I add the source? I'm the author of the german article, too. living in moers and I visited the festival since 1977. beside my own knoweldge, my sources are old programm brochures and the history website. also know the origin founder and other involved people etc. help appreciated. thanks in advance. michael Michl 17:37, 17 February 2007 (UTC)

When the tags are added to the article they attract other users who may be more knowledgeable about that article then I am.Relax you have done a wonderful job in creating that article. Great job!.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  17:42, 17 February 2007 (UTC)

User talk:Disney World Live

I'd like to commend you for the text that you left on User talk:Disney World Live about the username. I think it's really well written and friendly. Great job! Philippe Beaudette 21:33, 17 February 2007 (UTC)

I can not take the credit for that.It is a templet from WP:RFCN.But thank you.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  21:40, 17 February 2007 (UTC)

Some notes on using these templates:

{{subst:UsernameConcern|reason for objection}}

{{subst:UsernameDiscussion}}

{{subst:UsernameAllowed}}

{{subst:ArticleConcern|article name|nature of concern}}

{{subst:ArticleDiscussion|article name}}

{{subst:ArticleResult|article name|outcome of RFC}}

{{subst:ConductConcern|nature of concern}}

{{subst:ConductDiscussion}}

{{subst:ConductResult|outcome of RFC}}

You can click on the bluelinks to see the template texts and instructions.

When you "subst:" these templates, they automagically include your signature (so you needn't add the four tildes). Subst'ing also makes the message text (rather than just the template tag) visible in edit mode so the user can reply point by point.

Filling in the "reason for objection" or "nature of concern" lets you specify just exactly what the problem is, in more detail than just "See WP:U", for instance "I think this name too closely resembles the obscene word 'xxxx' in the 'yyyy' language." With the "article" template, you must also enter the article name.

I hope you find these useful. -- Ben 22:23, 17 February 2007 (UTC)

Very useful.Thank you.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  22:49, 17 February 2007 (UTC)

Frogger 3D

I did not vandalize User talk:71.204.234.53 He vandalized an article (frogger 3d) and I was warning him to stop.

http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Frogger_3D&diff=108521045&oldid=103576764

Please tell me, how telling him to stop along with quoting the place he vandalized, vandalism. You are out of your mind.—The preceding unsigned comment was added by Napalm22 (talk • contribs) 02:21, 18 February 2007 (UTC).

It may not have been your intention, but you left this comment (the same comment the the IP left on Frogger 3D) "that is the gayest, most retarded game of the 20th century". It appeared to be vandalism. Please don't reederate the comments the IP vandles make on their talk pages. Also, if you could please sign your post, that would be much appreciated.Thank you.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  16:31, 18 February 2007 (UTC)

username policy

i just want to take note that the username policy has undergone revision and reverts more than thrice or four times in just a single day, so i guess i can categorize that as an edit war. please feel free to join in the discussion at talk WP:U. thanks and more power. --RebSkii 18:12, 18 February 2007 (UTC)

Thank you,I just might do that.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  18:13, 18 February 2007 (UTC)

Name change

Apologies for the poorly chosen name. I have tried to change it and hopefully will be successful. I hope this resolves the matter. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Wikipediawonder (talk • contribs) 19:04, 18 February 2007 (UTC).

Don't worry about it. The policy is not yet set in stone so feel free and stop by to help us set the policy.Even the Admins are having a tough time getting it done. Every voice can have it's day and today might be your chance to have a say in how Wikipedia policy is written. 19:08, 18 February 2007 (UTC)

Cunt

nonsence? pull your head out of your ass. You obviously dont know the complete history behind the term cunt. I was in the military for 25 years, same as my father, my grandfather and my great grandfather. The term CUNT is for Cadets under Navel Training. It is a foul curse to be uttered by ranking officers to new cadets. "Did you see the new cunts they were dragging in today, what a sorry bunch they are"

But then I should know that Wikipedia wouldn't know fact from bullshit..—The preceding unsigned comment was added by Pantharen (talk • contribs) 20:08, 18 February 2007(UTC).

This diff says it all.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  20:19, 18 February 2007 (UTC) http://www.arrse.co.uk/cpgn2/Forums/viewtopic/t=19577/start=105.html

Note

Please assume good faith; a random string of letters does not necessarily mean they are a vandal, which is what you suggested at Wikipedia:Requests for comment/User names#Qazxswedcvfrtgb (talk • contribs). I've blocked plenty of vandalism-only accounts, and very few of them were a random string of letters. User:EVula // talk // ☯ // 20:14, 18 February 2007 (UTC)

Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Planetary_Chaos"

I was AGF when I added the note to the users talk page rather then taking it to AVI.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  20:23, 18 February 2007 (UTC)

Saying that they're probably a vandal, when you have absolutely zero evidence to back up that claim, is not assuming good faith. EVula // talk // ☯ // 20:29, 18 February 2007 (UTC)

I didn't say "they're probably a vandal" but rather "may be a user that will vandle" but in anycase you are right and i will AGF.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  20:32, 18 February 2007 (UTC)

That's all I ask. :) EVula // talk // ☯ // 20:41, 18 February 2007 (UTC)

Urban Hellraisers (CSI Episode)

I kinda made the page of urban hellraisers. i can't see what you edited. User:Darth Lemonhead 20:41, 18 February 2007 UTC

I added the merg tag.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  20:48, 18 February 2007 (UTC)

Comparables comment

Thanks for your comment. It may be the case that the agents function as appraisers, but, in doing so, they must be licenced (as appraisers AND as agents) and subject to rather different rules from "estimates of value" done by agents. That is why I basically talked about the two methods - one, less formal done by agents; the other, more specific and produced on a standard appraisal form, done by appraisers. I'll look and see if this needs expansion. Viva-Verdi 21:32, 18 February 2007 (UTC)

GREAT! Nice to see you have an open mind. Happy editing!  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  21:34, 18 February 2007 (UTC)

WP:AIV

Thanks for your report to Wikipedia:Administrator intervention against vandalism. Can you make sure you use edit summaries in the future? It makes it easier on us who have the page in our watchlist. Thanks! ---J.S (T/C/WRE) 23:57, 18 February 2007 (UTC)

Sure I can do that.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  23:58, 18 February 2007 (UTC)

NAVFAC Edit

I disagree with your removal of the historical information added to the NAVFAC page. You state that you suspected copyright infringement. While on the surface I agree it does appear to be an unlawful reposting of material from the NAVFAC website, such a reposting is in fact lawful because it was authored by a US Gov't employee as part of that employees lawful duties. This is expressly not guaranteed copyright protection and considered public domain.

I am not sure how it was written in an improper "voice". It is an accurate depiction of the history of this gov't agency and does not convey an opinion. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 24.205.203.232 (talk) 00:17, 19 February 2007 (UTC).

Please read welcome page.Thank you.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  00:20, 19 February 2007 (UTC)

Dinner

[1] LOL, I have to admit that one made me laugh out loud. I never know what to expect when I log on here after being away for a bit. Thanks, Antandrus (talk) 05:19, 19 February 2007 (UTC)

Sock puppet case

I've been watching over the past week or so. I still think I was right in what was figured out, but you're also doing quite a bit of good. I propose we say, if I'm right, and you are Piratesofsml, you've come a long way and deserve another chance, and if not, you have my apologies. Fair enough? Seraphimblade ^{Talk to me Please review me!} 12:57, 19 February 2007 (UTC)

Fair enough, but I am still not the dreaded Piratesofsml.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  18:20, 19 February 2007 (UTC)

I almost forgot, Do you still think that I am those IP's? I have been watching out for them.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  18:25, 19 February 2007 (UTC)

It wasn't a test!!!

<Planetary Chaos wrote> Thank you for experimenting with the page Homework on Wikipedia. Your test worked, and it has been reverted or removed. Please use the sandbox for any other tests you may want to do. Take a look at the welcome page to learn more about contributing...

It wasn't a test! I was adding useful info!! 75.33.203.237 19:00, 19 February 2007 (UTC)

You mean this diff this diff is not a test or nonsense? Ok it is sure vandalism and against Wikipedia policy Please do not make these kinds of edits thank you.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  19:04, 19 February 2007 (UTC)

You know what!!! It was NOT a test!!! I put effort into that y'know!!! It was not vandalism or nonsense.

======Planetary Chaos just doesn't get it====== :-( (people today are so narrow-minded!!)

The lack of contrast on your signature

Greetings sorry to bother you but I caught a glimpse of your signature on WP:ANI. I'm not sure if you are aware of it but for some people (including myself) it is impossible to read your username without select-highlighting it. I would recommend that you make the two colors you're using on the primary part of your signature more contrasting. Thanks. (→Netscott) 23:11, 19 February 2007 (UTC)

I tried to make the lettering in Planetary Chaos white but failed, maybe you can help.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  23:14, 19 February 2007 (UTC)

That should get it... thanks. (→Netscott) 23:17, 19 February 2007 (UTC)

Ok, that was quik Thank you, very much appreciated great job!!  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  23:20, 19 February 2007 (UTC)

You're welcome... now all you've got to do is adjust your preferences. Take it easy. (→Netscott) 23:21, 19 February 2007 (UTC)

Done! :0)  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  23:22, 19 February 2007 (UTC)

Thanks, looking good now... take it easy. ;-) (→Netscott) 23:24, 19 February 2007 (UTC)

Looks alot better. Once gain, Thank you!  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  23:26, 19 February 2007 (UTC)

I am not Vandalizing Anything!

I was fixing something on General Hospital and it disappeared. I fixed that too. All is well now! —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Aharri29 (talk • contribs) 20:08, 20 February 2007 (UTC).

why do you think i'm a vandalizer?

I already fixed the mistake and even told you i hadn't meant to erase in the first place. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Aharri29 (talk • contribs) 20:11, 20 February 2007 (UTC).

When you remove the links after being told not to and you do it any way is vandalizing.Please do not remove the links.Thank you.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  20:15, 20 February 2007 (UTC)

• Comment. Please sign your post using the 4 tildes. Thank you.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  20:15, 20 February 2007 (UTC)

MR. Planetary Chaos...

I am sorry,

Someone took all the links of my Comings and Going section and I was trying to put them back. I am Writing the Bio's now for the new characters and they just couldn't wait an hour!

I don't know how i messed up C&G or how to fix it! But when I did it the firs time it was perfect!

I think its right now... Please check...

Don't mind the new pages i'm not done yet... I need an hour! —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Aharri29 (talk • contribs) 20:24, 20 February 2007 (UTC).

Miss_Venezuela_2001

Hi - I've just AfD'd Miss_Venezuela_2001 thru Miss_Venezuela_2006. I notice you've speedied Miss_Venezuela_2000. Shall I push it onto the AfD stack or just leave it? EliminatorJR 00:41, 21 February 2007 (UTC)

Keep tag on page and wait and see if the Admin who is doing sd does.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  00:44, 21 February 2007 (UTC)

User:nerd32768

is there any way to remove the user talk for my account (nerd32768)? i tried to delete it, but it shows that you put it back up.

if so, thanks..—The preceding unsigned comment was added by 209.169.76.202 (talk • contribs) 00:42, 21 February 2007(UTC).

The Administrative notice on the talk page must ramain. Please do not remove it.Thank you.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  00:51, 21 February 2007 (UTC)

Sockpuppet Temporary Block

You have been blocked from editing for a short time in accordance with Wikipedia's blocking policy for repeated abuse of editing privileges. Please stop. You're welcome to make useful contributions after the block expires. If you believe this block is unjustified you may contest this block by replying here on your talk page by adding the text {{unblock|your reason here}}.

This block will expire in 1 month. -- Heligoland 18:29, 21 February 2007 (UTC)

OK, Blocked? I throw down my vandal fighting sword and walk away.I will be back after the block expires to delete my user page.Thanks to those who gave me good advice. As for the rest???  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  20:54, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

Before I go, lets do this the right way first.

This user's unblock request has been reviewed by an administrator, who declined the request. Other administrators may also review this block, but should not override the decision without good reason (see the blocking policy).

Planetary Chaos (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

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Request reason:

I was blocked for being a puppet master? This is laughable, Please unblock.

Decline reason:

The evidence against you is conclusive, and you appear unwilling to regret your actions. See also below and the evidence presented during the discussion with the blocking admin. Note that any more edits in the vein of blocked User:Piratesofsml will get you indefinitely blocked once this block expires. -- Sandstein 21:50, 24 February 2007 (UTC)

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If you want to make any further unblock requests, please read the guide to appealing blocks first, then use the {{unblock}} template again. If you make too many unconvincing or disruptive unblock requests, you may be prevented from editing this page until your block has expired. Do not remove this unblock review while you are blocked.

Please stand by as I contact the blocking admin. Sandstein 22:30, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

Ok, Also a note that may or may not help. I have made over 1,500 edits and I have 645 mainspace edits and 1 article. Does this sound like a sock puppet or puppet master to which I am accused of? There are over 100 editors that have the same typing stylistic similarities if not over 1,000 so it is a little unfair to lable me a sock of any kind based on this.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  22:35, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

Sandstein, this is why I was labled a sock or sock master.here  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  22:43, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Suspected sock puppets/Planetary Chaos indicates that you have edited as a number of IPs to make repeated changes to binary prefixes in various articles, such as MB -> MiB. Can you please explain whether or not these changes are in keeping with the WP:MOS and, even if they are, why you think that this editing practice does not violate WP:SOCK#Avoiding_scrutiny_from_other_editors? Thanks, Sandstein 07:03, 24 February 2007 (UTC)

The main IP in question is User: 209.247.23.17 and this annon has edited some of the same articles (also in question) and page blanking while I was on RC patrol If you can look at some of these you will see I also reverted this annon's reverts and page blanking diff diff diff. I stand firm on this. I am not the annon. Yes I gave a user ( User:Sarenne) some vandal warnings only because I had at the time thought that user was being a vandal, I had at that time never herd of the new binary prefix so I felt that my reverts and my warnings to that user were justified. Once again I saw the reverts on RC patrol. After joining in on the discussion at the MoS talk page I saw that there was not going to be a consensus change and I suggested that if we are going to use the new prefix that all articles with MB and GB be changed to the new style. After that I was done with subject. I must reedirate that I am not the annon.

According to DNS and WHOIS the location of the annon is City: Storrs Mansfield, Connecticut [2] I live in Roanoke, Virginia. Thank you for your time, hopefully this can be worked out.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  16:13, 24 February 2007 (UTC)

It sure don't feel like any one is WP:AGF with me on this even though I am asked to WP:AGF with other users I come into contact with on RC patrol.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  19:53, 24 February 2007 (UTC)

It's my estimate from the checkuser evidence that, with a high likelihood of probability, you made the anonymous edits at issue. Please try to answer again. Few will think less of you if you admit you behaved wrongly and promise not to do it again. Sandstein 21:02, 24 February 2007 (UTC)

• • I saw this here, so thought I'd respond as well as I filed the case. Quite realistically, that bit on the IP addresses is still geographically very similar. Keep in mind RDNS is not geographically exact-I live near Seattle, but my IP actually will backtrace to Canada! (Get Google Canada when I bring up google.com, the whole bit.) That being said, the reason I (and several admins, apparently) believed you were using those anons as socks is for many reasons. The anons were obviously socks of someone (they claimed to be meatpuppets, but it's highly unlikely meatpuppets would've come in with advance knowledge of the undo button and warning templates), and regardless, ArbCom has already stated that if the only question is "is it meatpuppetry or sockpuppetry" it may be treated as sockpuppetry regardless. This being said, there are a lot of things that still indicate to me that you were the anons. If just one of the anons had exhibited your characteristic typing error, use of the undo button to revert, interest in binary prefixes, etc., etc., I wouldn't even have thought of the possibility it was you. The thing was, though, every one of those IP's did. They trace to the geographic region you say you're from. They share your interests. They share your typos. They share your choice of reverting method. They conveniently showed up where you would've on your own violated 3RR. They didn't participate in the prefix discussion, they just started off reverting (how'd they know?) They scrupulously followed 3RR, at least in letter if not in spirit (how'd brand new editors know that?) (And by the way, I didn't see you stop the binary-prefix reverts on this main account until after the sock case was filed.) I AGF'd for a long time with those anons, despite their edit warring and harassing. I suspected for a long time they were all controlled by the same person, but I did continue to deal with them as though that were not the case, because, well, you can't ignore AGF on a hunch. However, once a ton of pretty clear evidence came in, it's not a violation of AGF to bring up that evidence and ask others to review it. Several people did, several people agreed.

• • That being said, you really do seem to want to turn it around, and have been doing vandalfighting and the like. I hope that whether the one-month block remains or not, you continue that, you seem to be pretty good. It's your choice, but quite often, I've found that when a person takes responsibility for an error, agrees not to do it again, and has already shown clear signs of turning things around and contributing positively, the admins here do tend to be a pretty reasonable bunch. Seraphimblade ^{Talk to me Please review me!} 21:12, 24 February 2007 (UTC)

Sandstein and Seraphimblade, I honestly don't know what to say except I am not the annon's you are looking for. but if it means admitting to being those IP's in order to have the block lifted then ok. I (under duress) admit to being the *cough* annons. Wait, no scratch that. NO check user was done so this is all here say and circumstantial evidence. I will not ever bow down to some thing I did not do. I see the unblock will not be granted right?  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  21:24, 24 February 2007 (UTC)

Also, Seraphimblade, If I am those IP's then how did I revert the IP 209.247.23.17 when that annon blanked your page? Im not feeling the love here.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  21:37, 24 February 2007 (UTC)

That would be trivially easy to do. Look, I don't know why you're not "feeling the love", but despite being blocked and all that, no one wants you to pack up! As Sandstein and I have both said, if you'll just agree not to do it anymore (especially given that you stopped voluntarily before being blocked), there's a good chance your unblock would be granted, and no one will hold it against you-we've all done things we probably shouldn't have, I don't have an empty block log either. Seraphimblade ^{Talk to me Please review me!} 21:58, 24 February 2007 (UTC)

First of all I didn't stop because I didn't START thats all there is to it! I will be back after the block to delet my user page. This is not how Wikipedians should treat each other.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  22:04, 24 February 2007 (UTC)

• Conclusive? There was no check user done so it is not conclusive it is all here say and circumstantial evidence. HINT HAVE A CHECK USER DONE.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  22:08, 24 February 2007 (UTC)

BTW, Seraphimblade, I know the answer to The mormons vis-a-vis death-do-us-part. :0)  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  22:16, 24 February 2007 (UTC)

Well, I'm pretty sure I know the answer, it's sourcing that's been a pain (and that article's pretty contentious, so putting anything in without sourcing is pointless, it'll get removed). Don't happen to know where I might find a source for that, do you? Seraphimblade ^{Talk to me Please review me!} 22:19, 24 February 2007 (UTC)

Yes I do, My mother is mormon.I know all about it.  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  22:22, 24 February 2007 (UTC)

This editor has decided to leave Wikipedia.

Wikipedia talk:Manual of Style (dates and numbers)

I see the debate is back on again.Hope no one says I'm a sock of any of the currant user over there. I obviously can not edit anywhere but here, now I'm kinda liking this block. Cheers!  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  23:21, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

RV Edit To My User Sub-Page

Thank you for taking the time to patrol the user sub-pages for possible vandalism. Users like your self have helped me clean my user pages before and I appreciate it every bit. I just wanted to let you know that the RV edit you made to my Japan sub-page was in error, as the particular IP's edits whom you have RV'd where actually made by me, from the public library. I RV'd it back to normal and wanted to let you know that I appreciate you taking a look for unwanted edits, all thou this one was made by me, I still appreciate your help. Thank you and continue the good work! :) --Turbinator 20:08, 28 February 2007 (UTC)

No Topic

why you deleted my link on en.wikipedia.org/hacker ? it was my personal Website about hacking .. ! Playqoy

User:Seraphimblade

Congrates on your new adminship hope you do well and wish you the best of luck.  Planetary Chaos   Talk to me  20:38, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

Autoblocked

Please note that the autoblock locating tool is showing no current autoblocks operating against that user. However, there were two on the 24th. If you are still autoblocked, please rerequest an unblock. --Yamla 16:00, 26 March 2007 (UTC)

I have requested both unblock and unblockauto.User:NetsnipeDeclined unblockauto as "You have not been autoblocked. However, you have been blocked directly as stated in your block log. Since you have not provided a reason for being unblocked, your request has been declined. and User:Yamla declined unblock. Why I don't know my bock has expired any help here?

A liitle help here.  Planetary Chaos   Talk to me  16:36, 26 March 2007 (UTC)

I've just tried to force an unblock. See if that helps. --  Netsnipe  ►  17:49, 26 March 2007 (UTC)

Welcome back

I missed your congratulations earlier, but that's much appreciated. Before you were blocked, you were getting things turned around. I sincerely hope that you'll continue with what you were doing at that time, and will consider sticking around. Regardless of whether you stay or go, I do wish you good luck. Seraphimblade ^{Talk to me} 20:34, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

I see your friend User:Sarenne is losing the battle to keep MiB the new bianary prefix at ani,all those involved must be socks of mine because they are using the same arguments that I made or should I say "editing in the same vain". I would have voted for you even though I disagree with the way you rushed your judgment of me. I feel I must add my two cents at ani and maybe I might start editing again. --  Planetary Chaos  Talk to me  16:49, 10 May 2007 (UTC)

Unfortunately, I can't. The m:Right to Vanish is something we hold in pretty high esteem. If you do want a copy, it'll probably still be on mirror sites and the like for quite a while. Seraphimblade ^{Talk to me} 18:23, 10 May 2007 (UTC)

Yes, the Planet is back. I have been gone for awhile. I have been doing some Ministry things. Like...becoming an Ordained Minister. I have noticed that what I told Seraphimblade (above) was found out to be true...and a little more as I had thought all along. Sarenne was the sock puppet that I had been chasing. And, of course, I took the blame for being a "sock". That's ok though...I needed the time off to pursue my childhood dream...and I succeeded! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 63.3.3.2 (talk) 14:17, 24 July 2010 (UTC)

WP:CVU status

The Wikipedia:Counter-Vandalism Unit project is under consideration to be moved to {{inactive}} and/or {{historical}} status. Another proposal is to delete or redirect the project. You have been identified as a project member and your input as to this matter would be welcomed at WT:CVU#Inactive.3F and at the deletion debate. Thank you! Delivered on behalf of xaosflux 17:30, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia meetup

As someone who may live or work near Washington D.C., you may be interested - if you've not heard already - about the meetup scheduled for Saturday, May 17th, at Union Station. For details, please see Wikipedia:Meetup/DC 4.

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D.C. Meetup, Saturday, June 6, 2009

The 7th DC Meetup dinner will be held this Saturday, June 6th, starting at 5 p.m. The event will be at Bertucci's, near George Washington University and the Foggy Bottom metro station. It will follow the Apps for Democracy open source event at GWU. For details or to RSVP if you haven't already, see Wikipedia:Meetup/DC 7. (You have received this announcement because your user page indicates that you live in Maryland, Virginia, or DC.)
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D.C. Meetup, Saturday, September 26

The 8th DC Meetup dinner will be held this Saturday, September 26, starting at 6 p.m. The event will be at Burma Restaurant (740 6th St, NW near the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro station). For details or to RSVP if you haven't already, see Wikipedia:Meetup/DC 8. (You have received this announcement because your user page indicates that you live in Maryland, Virginia, or DC.) --EdwardsBot (talk) 07:04, 23 September 2009 (UTC)

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Smithsonian Institution Archives Edit-a-Thon and Meetup!

Who should come? You should. Really.
	She Blinded Me with Science: Smithsonian Women in Science Edit-a-Thon will be held on Friday, March 30, 2012 at the Smithsonian Archives in Washington, D.C. This edit-a-thon will focus on improving and writing Wikipedia content about women from the Smithsonian who contributed to the sciences. It will be followed by a happy hour meetup! We look forward to seeing you there!

...and if you do not live in the Washington, D.C. area, please forgive the intrusion and you can delete this invite! Sarah (talk) 19:14, 8 March 2012 (UTC)

Webinar / edit-a-thon at the National Library of Medicine (NLM)

Join us at the NLM next week, either in person or online, to learn about NLM resources, hear some great speakers, and do some editing!

organized by Wiki Project Med

On Tuesday, 28 May there will be a community Wikipedia meeting at the United States National Library of Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland - with a second on Thursday, 30 May for those who can't make it on Tuesday. You can participate either in-person, or via an online webinar. If you attend in person, USB sticks (but not external drives) are ok to use.

Please go to the event page to get more information, including a detailed program schedule.

If you are interested in participating, please register by sending an email to pmhmeet@gmail.com. Please indicate if you are coming in person or if you will be joining us via the webinar. After registering, you will receive additional information about how to get to our campus (if coming in-person) and details about how to join the webinar. Klortho (talk) 06:03, 25 May 2013 (UTC)

Have time on Saturday?

I'm sorry for the last-minute notice, but on Saturday, June 8, from 3 to 6 PM, Wikimedia DC and the Cato Institute are hosting a Legislative Data Meetup. We will discuss the work done so far by WikiProject U.S. Federal Government Legislative Data to put data from Congress onto Wikipedia, as well as what more needs to be done. If you have ideas you'd like to contribute, or if you're just curious and feel like meeting up with other Wikipedians, you are welcome to come! Be sure to RSVP here if you're interested.

I hope to see you there!

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Harej (talk) 04:38, 6 June 2013 (UTC)

DC meetup & dinner on Saturday, June 15!

Please join Wikimedia DC for a social meetup and dinner at Vapiano (near Farragut North/Farragut West) on Saturday, June 15 at 5:30 PM. All Wikipedia/Wikimedia and free knowledge/culture enthusiasts, regardless of editing experience, are welcome to attend! All ages welcome!

For more information and to sign up, please see the meetup page. Hope to see you there! Kirill ^[talk] 20:10, 10 June 2013 (UTC)

Join us this Sunday for the Great American Wiknic!

	Great American Wiknic DC at Meridian Hill Park
	You are invited to the Great American Wiknic DC at the James Buchanan Memorial at Meridian Hill Park. We would love to see you there, so sign up and bring something fun for the potluck! :)

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Harej (talk) 16:02, 19 June 2013 (UTC)

DC meetup & dinner on Saturday, July 13!

Please join Wikimedia DC for a social meetup and dinner at Vapiano (near Farragut North/Farragut West) on Saturday, July 13 at 6:00 PM. All Wikipedia/Wikimedia and free knowledge/culture enthusiasts, regardless of editing experience, are welcome to attend! All ages welcome!

For more information and to sign up, please see the meetup page. Hope to see you there! Kirill ^[talk] 00:43, 6 July 2013 (UTC)

You're Invited: Luce and Lunder Edit-a-thon at the Smithsonian

File:SAAM facade.jpg American Art Museum

Luce and Lunder Edit-a-thon at the Smithsonian American Art Museum You're invited to the Luce and Lunder Edit-a-thon, part of a series of edit-a-thons organized by the Smithsonian American Art Museum to add and expand articles about American art and artists on Wikipedia. This event will include a catered lunch and special tours of the Luce Foundation Center for American Art and the Lunder Conservation Center at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. 9:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 19, 2013 Smithsonian American Art Museum Meet at G Street Lobby (9th St. & G St. NW, Washington, D.C.) Capacity is limited, so please sign up today! If you would not like to receive future messages about meetups, please remove your name from our distribution list. Message delivered by Dominic·t 03:05, 12 July 2013 (UTC).

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DC meetup & dinner on Saturday, August 24!

Please join Wikimedia DC for a social meetup and dinner at Vapiano (near Farragut North/Farragut West) on Saturday, August 24 at 6:00 PM. All Wikipedia/Wikimedia and free knowledge/culture enthusiasts, regardless of editing experience, are welcome to attend! All ages welcome!

For more information and to sign up, please see the meetup page. Hope to see you there! Kirill ^[talk] 04:24, 8 August 2013 (UTC)

Are you free on Wednesday? Join us at the Wikimedia DC WikiSalon!

Wikimedia DC invites you to join us for our next DC WikiSalon, which will be held on the evening of Wednesday, August 24 at our K Street office.

The WikiSalon an informal gathering of Wikimedia enthusiasts, who come together to discuss the Wikimedia projects and collaboratively edit. There's no set agenda, and guests are welcome to recommend articles for the group to edit or edit on their own. Light refreshments will be provided.

We look forward to seeing you there! Kirill ^[talk] 12:00, 19 August 2013 (UTC)

Meet up with local Wikipedians on September 14!

Are you free on Saturday, September 14? If so, please join Wikimedia DC and local Wikipedians for a social meetup and dinner at Vapiano (near Farragut North/Farragut West) at 6:00 PM. All Wikipedia/Wikimedia and free knowledge/culture enthusiasts, regardless of editing experience, are welcome to attend! All ages are welcome!

For more information and to sign up, please visit the meetup page. Hope to see you there! Kirill ^[talk] 19:18, 25 August 2013 (UTC)

Are you free next Thursday? Join us at the Wikimedia DC WikiSalon!

Wikimedia DC invites you to join us for our next WikiSalon, which will be held from 7 to 9 PM on Thursday, September 5 at our K Street office.

The WikiSalon is an informal gathering of Wikimedia enthusiasts, who come together to discuss the Wikimedia projects and collaboratively edit. There's no set agenda, and guests are welcome to recommend articles for the group to edit or edit on their own. Light refreshments will be provided.

We look forward to seeing you there! Kirill ^[talk] 15:17, 28 August 2013 (UTC)

Are you free next Thursday? Join us at the Wikimedia DC WikiSalon!

Wikimedia DC invites you to join us for our next WikiSalon, which will be held from 7 to 9 PM on Thursday, September 26 at our K Street office.

The WikiSalon is an informal gathering of Wikimedia enthusiasts, who come together to discuss the Wikimedia projects and collaboratively edit. There's no set agenda, and guests are welcome to recommend articles for the group to edit or edit on their own. Light refreshments will be provided.

We look forward to seeing you there! Kirill ^[talk] 06:14, 17 September 2013 (UTC)

Are you free on Sunday? Join us for a special Wikimedia DC WikiSalon!

Wikimedia DC invites you to join us for a special WikiSalon at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library's Digital Commons Center. We will gather at 3 PM on Sunday, October 13, 2013 to discuss an important topic: what can Wikipedia and the DC area do to help each other? We hope to hear your thoughts and suggestions; if you have an idea you would like to pursue, please let us know and we will help!

Following the WikiSalon, we will be having dinner at a nearby restaurant, Ella's Wood Fired Pizza.

If you're interested in attending, please sign up at the event page. We look forward to seeing you there! Kirill ^[talk] 02:31, 8 October 2013 (UTC)

Meetups coming up in DC!

Hey!

You are invited to two upcoming events in DC:

• Meetup at Capitol City Brewery on Saturday, January 25 at 6 PM. Please join us for dinner, drinks, socializing, and discussing Wikimedia DC activities and events. All are welcome! RSVP on the linked page or through Meetup.
• Art and Feminism Edit-a-Thon on Saturday, February 1 from Noon – 5 PM. Join us as we improve articles on notable women in history! All are welcome, regardless of age or level of editing experience. RSVP on the linked page or through Meetup.

I hope to see you there!

(Note: If you do not wish to receive talk page messages for DC meetups, you are welcome to remove your username from this page.)

Harej (talk) 00:07, 16 January 2014 (UTC)

Coming up in February!

Hello there!

Our February WikiSalon is coming up on Sunday, February 23. Join us at our gathering of Wikipedia enthusiasts at the Kogod Courtyard of the National Portrait Gallery with an optional dinner after. As usual, all are welcome. Care to join us?

Also, if you are available, there is an American Art Edit-a-thon being held at the Smithsonian American Art Museum with Professor Andrew Lih's COMM-535 class at American University on Tuesday, February 11 from 2 to 5 PM. Please RSVP on the linked page if you are interested.

If you have any ideas or preferences for meetups, please let us know at Wikipedia talk:Meetup/DC.

Thank you, and hope to see you at our upcoming events! Harej (talk) 18:42, 4 February 2014 (UTC)

DC Meetups in March

Happy March!

Though we have a massive snowstorm coming up, spring is just around the corner! Personally, I am looking forward to warmer weather.

Wikimedia DC is looking forward to a spring full of cool and exciting activities. In March, we have coming up:

• Evening WikiSalon on Wednesday, March 12 from 7 PM – 9 PM. Meet up with Wikipedians for coffee at the Cove co-working space in Dupont Circle! If you cannot make it in the evening, join us at our...
• March Meetup on Sunday, March 23 from 3 PM – 6 PM. Our monthly weekend meetup, same place as last month. Meet really cool and interesting people!
• Women in the Arts 2014 meetup and edit-a-thon on Sunday, March 30 from 10 AM – 5 PM. Our second annual Women in the Arts edit-a-thon, held at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Free lunch will be served!

We hope to see you at our upcoming events! If you have any questions, feel free to ask on my talk page.

— Harej (talk) 05:11, 3 March 2014 (UTC)

An exciting month of wiki events!

Hello there,

I am pleased to say that April will be a very exciting month for Wikipedia in Washington, DC. We have a lot of different events coming up, so you will have a lot to choose from.

First, a reminder that our second annual Women in the Arts Edit-a-Thon will take place on Sunday, March 30 at the National Museum of Women in the Arts.

Coming up in April, we have our first-ever Open Government WikiHack with the Sunlight Foundation on April 5–6! We are working together to use open government data to improve the Wikimedia projects, and we would love your help. All are welcome, regardless of coding or editing experience. We will also be having a happy hour the day before, with refreshments courtesy of the Sunlight Foundation.

On Friday, April 11 we are having our first edit-a-thon ever with the Library of Congress. The Africa Collection Edit-a-Thon will focus on the Library's African and Middle East Reading Room. It'll be early in the morning, but it's especially worth it if you're interested in improving Wikipedia's coverage of African topics.

The following day, we are having our second annual Wiki Loves Capitol Hill training. We will discuss policy issues relevant to Wikimedia and plan for our day of outreach to Congressional staffers that will take place during the following week.

There are other meetups in the works, so be sure to check our meetup page with the latest. I hope to see you at some of these events!

All the best,
James Hare

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Two edit-a-thons coming up!

Hello there!

I'm pleased to tell you about two upcoming edit-a-thons:

• This Tuesday, April 29, from 2:30 to 5:30 PM, we have the Freer and Sackler edit-a-thon. (Sorry for the short notice!)
• On Saturday, May 10 we have the Wikipedia APA edit-a-thon, in partnership with the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center, from 10 AM to 5 PM.

We have more stuff coming up in May and June, so make sure to keep a watch on the DC meetup page. As always, if you have any recommendations or requests, please leave a note on the talk page.

Best,

James Hare

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Meet up with us

Happy May!

There are a few meetups in DC this month, including an edit-a-thon later this month. Check it out:

• On Thursday, May 15 come to our evening WikiSalon at the Cove co-working space in Dupont Circle. If you're available Thursday evening, feel free to join us!
• Or if you prefer a Saturday night dinner gathering, we also have our May Meetup at Capitol City Brewing Company. (Beer! Non-beer things too!)
• You are also invited to the Federal Register edit-a-thon at the National Archives later this month.

Come one, come all!

Best,

James Hare

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Washington, DC meetups in June

Greetings!

Wikimedia DC has yet another busy month in June. Whether you're a newcomer to Wikipedia or have years of experience, we're happy to see you come. Here's what's coming up:

• On Wednesday, June 11 from 7 to 9 PM come to the WikiSalon at the Cove co-working space. Hang out with Wikipedia enthusiasts!
• Saturday, June 14 is the Frederick County History Edit-a-Thon from 11 AM to 4 PM. Help improve local history on Wikipedia.
• The following Saturday, June 21, is the June Meetup. Dinner and drinks with Wikipedians!
• Come on Tuesday, June 24 for the Wikipedia in Your Library edit-a-thon at GWU on local and LGBT history.
• Last but not least, on Sunday, June 29 we have the Phillips Collection Edit-a-Thon in honor of the Made in America exhibit.

Wikipedia is better with friends, so why not come out to an event?

Best,

James Hare

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The Great American Wiknic and other events in July

I am pleased to announce our fourth annual picnic, the Great American Wiknic, will take place at Meridian Hill Park in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, July 13 from 1 to 5 PM (rain date: July 20). We will be hanging out by the statue of Dante Alighieri, a statue that was donated to the park in 1921 as a tribute to Italian Americans. Read more about the statue on Wikipedia. If you would like to sign up for the picnic, you can do so here. When signing up, say what you’re going to bring!

July will also feature the second annual Great American Wiknic in Frederick, Maryland. This year’s Frederick picnic will take place on Sunday, July 6 at Baker Park. Sign up here for the Frederick picnic.

What else is going on in July? We have the American Chemical Society Edit-a-Thon on Saturday, July 12, dedicated to notable chemists, and our monthly WikiSalon on Wednesday, July 16.

We hope to see you at our upcoming events!

Best,

James Hare

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Battle of Fort Stevens Edit-a-Thon!

Greetings!

Sorry for the last minute update, but our friends at the DC Historical Society have scheduled a Battle of Fort Stevens Edit-a-Thon to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War battle fought in the District. The event will last from noon to 2 PM on Wednesday, July 30. Hope you can make it!

Best,

James Hare

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Wikipedia and YOUR History: Taking Control of the Internet

Come one and come all. To a presentation at the Laurel Historical Society about how you can help verify, validate, and edit the information that is on the front line of local history.

Picture your self leading the masses to improve Wikimedia one article at a time.

• Show the Internet who is the better editor.
• Be the creator of culture that you know you are.
• Spread the knowledge of noteworthy people who no one but you cares about.
• Lead the charge to a better Wikipedia --- eventually.

Geraldshields11 (talk) 02:08, 6 September 2014 (UTC)

Wikipedia and YOUR History: Taking Control of the Internet

See you at the Laurel Pool Room, 9th and Main Street, Laurel, MD on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at 7:00 PM EST. See http://www.meetup.com/Wikimedia-DC/events/205494212/ for more information. Geraldshields11 (talk) 02:13, 6 September 2014 (UTC)

Wikimedia DC invites revolutionaries, free thinkers, and other sundry editors to a DC WikiSalon

The WikiSalon is a special meetup usually held during the first and third full weeks of every month, from 7 PM to 9 PM. It's an informal gathering of Wikimedia enthusiasts, who come together to discuss Wikimedia wikis and collaboratively edit. There's no set agenda, and guests are welcome to recommend articles for the group to edit or edit on their own.

If you're coming by Metro, the closest station is Dupont Circle (on the Red Line). If you're driving, a lot of parking opens up downtown after 6:30 PM, so finding a parking space (even a free one) should be easy. Once you've found the building, go to Cove on the second floor. We will be in the conference room.

When: Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Where: The Cove, Dupont Circle, 1730 Connecticut Avenue NW, 2nd floor, 20009, DC

For more information, see http://www.meetup.com/Wikimedia-DC/events/205500822/

My best regards, Geraldshields11 (talk) 02:25, 6 September 2014 (UTC)

Wikimedia DC's Wonderful meetups

Wikimedia DC's Upcoming meetups

• Thursday, September 11: “Wikipedia and YOUR History: Taking Control of the Internet, One Article at a Time!”

  A presentation at the Laurel Historical Society about how you can help verify, validate, and edit the information that is on the front line of local history. Laurel Pool Room, 9th and Main Street in Laurel, MD. 7 PM.

• Wednesday, September 17: WikiSalon

  Come for the pizza, stay for the conversation. 7 PM – 9 PM

• Saturday, September 20: September Meetup

  Get dinner and drinks with fellow Wikipedians! 6 PM

• Sunday, September 21: Laurel History Edit-a-Thon

  Local history for Wikipedia! 10:15 AM – 4 PM

• Saturday, September 27 – Sunday, September 28: Please RSVP for the Open Government WikiHack at Eventbrite by clicking on the link. The National Archives and Records Administration and Wikimedia DC are teaming up to come up with solutions that help integrate government data into Wikipedia. 10:30 AM – 5 PM each day

My best regards, Geraldshields11 (talk) 22:50, 6 September 2014 (UTC)

The wonderful annual meeting! And more!

Hello, fellow Wikipedian!

I am excited to announce our upcoming Annual Meeting at the National Archives! We'll have free lunch, an introduction by Archivist of the United States David Ferriero, and a discussion featuring Ed Summers, the creator of CongressEdits. Join your fellow DC-area Wikipedians on Saturday, October 18 from 12 to 4:30 PM. RSVP today!

Also coming up we have the Human Origins edit-a-thon on October 17 and the WikiSalon on October 22. Hope to see you at our upcoming events!

Best,

James Hare

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End-of-the-year meetups

Hello,

You're invited to the end-of-the-year meetup at Busboys and Poets on Sunday, December 14 at 6 PM. There is Wi-Fi, so bring your computer if you want!

You are also invited to our WikiSalon on Thursday, December 18 at 7 PM.

Hope to see you at our upcoming events!

Best,

James Hare

(To unsubscribe, remove your username here.) 02:22, 8 December 2014 (UTC)

Museum hacks and museum edits

Hello there!

Upcoming events:

• February 6–8: The third annual ArtBytes Hackathon at the Walters Art Museum! This year Wikimedia DC is partnering with the Walters for a hack-a-thon at the intersection of art and technology, and I would like to see Wikimedia well represented.
• February 11: The monthly WikiSalon, same place as usual. RSVP on Meetup or just show up!
• February 15: Wiki Loves Small Museums in Ocean City. Mary Mark Ockerbloom, with support from Wikimedia DC, will be leading a workshop at the Small Museum Association Conference on how they can contribute to Wikipedia. Tons of representatives from GLAM institutions will be present, and we are looking for volunteers. If you would like to help out, check out "Information for Volunteers".

I am also pleased to announce events for Wikimedia DC Black History Month with Howard University and NPR. Details on those events soon.

If you have any questions or have any requests, please email me at james.harewikimediadc.org.

See you there! – James Hare

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Wikimedia DC celebrates Black History Month, and more!

Hello again!

Not even a week ago I sent out a message talking about upcoming events in DC. Guess what? There are more events coming up in February.

First, as a reminder, there is a WikiSalon on February 11 (RSVP here or just show up) and Wiki Loves Small Museums at the Small Museum Association Conference on February 15 (more information here).

Now, I am very pleased to announce:

• Tuesday, February 17 from 10 AM to 3 PM there will be #WikiTurgy at the University of Maryland. Join fellow theatre enthusiasts for a “mass act of public dramaturgy!”
• Thursday, February 19 from 10 AM to 4 PM we are hosting the Howard University Black History Edit-a-Thon. We are working in partnership with the Moorland-Spingarn Research Center to improve Wikipedia’s coverage of African-American and African diasporic history.
• Tuesday, February 24 from 6 PM to 8 PM we have the Black History Month “First Edit” at NPR. Help improve Wikipedia and help others make their first edit to Wikipedia!
• Finally, our monthly dinner meetup is on Saturday, February 28.

There is going to be a lot going on, and I hope you can come to some of the events!

If you have any questions or need any special accommodations, please let me know.

Regards,

James Hare

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Editing for Women's History in March

Hello,

I am very excited to announce this month’s events, focused on Women’s History Month:

• Sunday, March 8: Women in the Arts 2015 Edit-a-thon – 10 AM to 4 PM

  Women in the Arts and ArtAndFeminism Wikipedia Edit-a-thon at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Free coffee and lunch served!

  More information • RSVP on Meetup

• Wednesday, March 11: March WikiSalon – 7 PM to 9 PM

  An evening gathering with free-flowing conversation and free pizza.

  More information • RSVP on Meetup (or just show up!)

• Friday, March 13: NIH Women's History Month Edit-a-Thon – 9 AM to 4 PM

  In honor of Women’s History Month, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is organizing and hosting an edit-a-thon to improve coverage of women in science in Wikipedia. Free coffee and lunch served!

  More information • RSVP on Meetup

• Saturday, March 21: Women in STEM Edit-a-Thon at DCPL – 12 PM

  Celebrate Women's History Month by building, editing, and expanding articles about women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields during DC Public Library's first full-day edit-a-thon.

  More information • RSVP on Meetup

• Friday, March 27: She Blinded Me with Science, Part III – 10 AM to 4 PM

  Smithsonian Institution Archives Groundbreaking Women in Science Wikipedia Edit-a-thon. Free lunch courtesy of Wikimedia DC!

  More information • RSVP on Meetup

• Saturday, March 28: March Dinner Meetup – 6 PM

  Dinner and drinks with your fellow Wikipedians!

  More information • RSVP on Meetup

Hope you can make it to an event! If you have any questions or require any special accommodations, please let me know.

Thanks,

James Hare

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Upcoming attractions in DC

Hello!

Here are some upcoming DC meetups in April and May:

• Tuesday, April 14: National Archives Hackathon on Wikipedia Space with American University – 2:30-5pm

  See the latest work on the Wikipedia Space exhibit in the new NARA Innovation Hub and brainstorm on new ideas for a public exhibit about Wikipedia

• Friday, April 17: Women in Tech Edit-a-thon with Tech LadyMafia – 5-9pm

  Team up with Tech LadyMafia to improve Wikipedia content on women in the history of technology.

• Saturday, April 25: April Dinner Meetup – 6 PM

  Dinner and drinks with your fellow Wikipedians!

• Friday, May 1: International Labour Day Edit-a-Thon – 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM

  An edit-a-thon at the University of Maryland

Hope to see you at these events! If you have any questions or require any special accommodations, please let me know.

Cheers,

James Hare

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ArbCom elections are now open!

Hi,
You appear to be eligible to vote in the current Arbitration Committee election. The Arbitration Committee is the panel of editors responsible for conducting the Wikipedia arbitration process. It has the authority to enact binding solutions for disputes between editors, primarily related to serious behavioural issues that the community has been unable to resolve. This includes the ability to impose site bans, topic bans, editing restrictions, and other measures needed to maintain our editing environment. The arbitration policy describes the Committee's roles and responsibilities in greater detail. If you wish to participate, you are welcome to review the candidates' statements and submit your choices on the voting page. For the Election committee, MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 16:34, 23 November 2015 (UTC)

February events and meetups in DC

Greetings from Wikimedia DC!

February is shaping up to be a record-breaking month for us, with nine scheduled edit-a-thons and several other events:

• On Friday, February 12, NPR will host a Black History Month First Edit event.
• On Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14, we're working with the Wiki Education Foundation to hold a series of four edit-a-thons at the AAAS 2016 Annual Meeting.
• On Tuesday, February 16, we're holding the Smithsonian American Art Museum and American University WikiWorkshop with Professor Andrew Lih's class.
• On Saturday, February 20, the Smithsonian American Art Museum will host the African American Artists Edit-a-Thon.
• On Friday, February 26, Howard University will host its second annual Black History Month Edit-a-Thon.
• On Saturday, February 27, we have three different events. In the morning, we're holding an Accessibility Edit-a-Thon at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. In the afternoon, we'll host our second February WikiSalon at Cove Dupont Circle, followed by our monthly dinner meetup at Vapiano.

We hope to see you at one—or all—of these events!

Do you have an idea for a future event? Please write to us at info@wikimediadc.org!

Kirill Lokshin (talk) 16:41, 10 February 2016 (UTC)

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March events and meetups in DC

Greetings from Wikimedia DC!

Looking for something to do in DC in March? We have a series of great events planned for the month:

• On Wednesday, March 9, we'll host our first March WikiSalon at Cove Dupont Circle.
• On Friday, March 11, the National Archives will host the Women in the Civil War Edit-a-Thon.
• On Saturday, March 19, the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian will host the Color History with the Smithsonian! event, and we'll hold our second Accessibility Edit-a-Thon at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.
• On Sunday, March 20, the American Chemical Society will host the Computers in Chemistry Edit-a-Thon.
• On Saturday, March 26, we'll host our second March WikiSalon at Cove Dupont Circle, followed by our monthly dinner meetup at Vapiano.

Can't make it to an event? Most of our edit-a-thons allow virtual participation; see the guide for more details.

Do you have an idea for a future event? Please write to us at info@wikimediadc.org!

Kirill Lokshin (talk) 16:30, 6 March 2016 (UTC)

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