User talk:The Transhumanist/Archive 4

WOW!!

as a near- noob, this is by far the most detailed and useful article on wikipedia for me! Excellent! I really wish I had a user page like this after two years...Snailey! 15:42, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

double redirects

Please don't forget to fix the double redirects you create. Thanks, and happy wikibreak (sorry to disturb). Bawolff 05:35, 3 March 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for the heads up. I thought I got them all. The Transhumanist 19:12, 5 March 2007 (UTC)

UserPage

WOW! Thanks for the userpage! It's amazing. DTGardner 17:00, 3 March 2007 (UTC)

I'm glad you like it. The Transhumanist 19:12, 5 March 2007 (UTC)

Questions about Prank Headers

I've received some complaints about the prank header that I've posted on my userpage. Do you think that it should be removed?  ~Steptrip 16:47, 4 March 2007 (UTC)

Please point me to the discussion. Though after a quick look, my initial impression is that the bouncing wikipedia puzzleglobe interferes with the toolbox menu, and is disruptive to Wikipedia's user interface in that respect. The Transhumanist 19:12, 5 March 2007 (UTC)

I'm sorry that I didn't respond sooner, but I resolved that I should ask an admin to delete that header and the page to which it links, and sure enough, they were deleted. I will also soon replace the bouncing wikiball with my user logo on the right hand side of my Master Userpage(my user logo is the image on my userpage).  ~Steptrip 22:29, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

Oops... I posted to the wrong talk page

I think I posted this ([1]) in the wrong place. Sorry. --Dweller 09:31, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

The lesson looks excellent. How do I get cracking? --Dweller 23:08, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

Some years ago, the British secret service took out ads looking to recruit spies. There were no contact details, on the basis that if you couldn't work out what to do, you weren't right for it. Is this a bit like that? --Dweller 11:06, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

Nope. I always hated weeder classes. They weren't designed to teach, only to test. Tests are fine by me, after the teacher has done his job. I believe that a student's performance on a test is as much a reflection of the teacher's effectiveness at teaching as it is an indication of the student's grasp of the subject being tested.

A good starting point would be to place {{VC assignments}} at the top of your talk page where you can easily access it. The current lesson needs proofreading. You might also know some helpful links that I missed. The list lesson also needs proofreading, and completion. Any help you could provide on either lesson would be most appreciated. In the next few days, I'll create a coaching section for you on the VC. Keep an eye out for it. The Transhumanist 11:17, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

OK, cool, I'll do that and help. --Dweller 11:21, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

Please sign my autograph page

Please sign my autograph page. A•N•N•Afoxlover PLEASE SIGN, ANYONE!!! 18:59, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

Wikibreak

Don't mean to ruin the notice, so I've put this in <small></small> tags. Just dropping by to say enjoy your WikiBreak, and once your rejuvinated hurry back TT! Anthonycfc ^{[T • C]} 17:01, 2 March 2007 (UTC)

(<small></small> tags removed)

Okay I'm back, not that I ever actually left. Though it's time to get on with our projects. You mentioned you would like to help with the preparation of the next VC lesson. Please do. I'd like to have it ready by Monday. It's posted at User:The Transhumanist/Virtual classroom/The purposes and functions of lists on Wikipedia. I'll be checking in on it and contributing daily. Enjoy. The Transhumanist 19:03, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

This might seem strange, but I don't recall volunteering to help out to prepare the VC lesson :) can you shed some light? In a further note, apologies I've not got down to the help me articles - I've sort of got a bit of writer's block; I'm sure you understand. anthonycfc ^[talk] 17:27, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

Well, I can't find it. I know someone volunteered. Hopefully, they'll come forward again. In the meantime, I've got this lesson on lists that needs to be completed soon, and was wondering if you'd like to proofread it. If the lesson sparks any questions, be sure to ask. By the way, what to you think of the new "Learning the ropes" lesson? User:The Transhumanist/Virtual classroom/The purposes and functions of lists on Wikipedia. The Transhumanist 15:56, 9 March 2007 (UTC)

You've been mentioned...

But catch it quick before it scrolls off of helpdesk. Shenme 18:56, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

Cool. I'm glad I could help. Based on your feedback, I've updated my tools page to include keyboard shortcuts, so they're easier to find now. The Transhumanist 15:16, 9 March 2007 (UTC)

I can try, but while spelling corrections are my forté, the actual use of words tends to throw me... :-). BTW: I poked a comment into your page Wikipedia:Learning the ropes as I didn't want to actually edit the page. Look at the history to find it. Sometimes WikiGnomes get shy. Shenme 05:21, 10 March 2007 (UTC)

Teacher-Student Advice

Good evening (GMT time); I was wondering if there is a policy and guideline resource you actively refer to when XfDing, or if you reccommend any sure-fast resources that can be used to justify your opinion at a XfD?

Kind regards,
anthonycfc ^[talk] 00:21, 9 March 2007 (UTC)

Deletion-related motives are closely associated with one's Wikiphilosophy. I'm an incrementalist, for instance. So many of my arguments come from that philosophy.

The rest of the arguments pertain to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. Those two links have brief summaries of each one (and serve as memory boosters). For a firm grounding in the reasons for deletion, you should be familiar with all the policies and guidelines in the deletion and content sections of those two pages.

I hope that helps. The Transhumanist 06:10, 9 March 2007 (UTC)

Thanks a lot TT; it's not a question of my not knowing policy/guidelines (I actually pride myself on a thorough knowledge of them..I've got a photographic memory :) but more of a question (as you wisely worded it) memory boosting.

anthonycfc ^[talk] 18:38, 9 March 2007 (UTC)

Email Request

Good afternoon; nice header - useful links .. might nick it :P just kidding. I'd like to contact you over a more private matter, or one that I'd rather not spill over the Wiki. Would it be possible for me to email you, or for you to activate email for a few minutes?

Your address would remain extremely confidential, and I'd like to think you could trust me to not disclose it in any way, shape or form.

Kind regards,
anthonycfc ^[talk] 13:51, 10 March 2007 (UTC)

Post script: great VC lesson!

Thanks for the compliments. Feel free to use the headers or anything else. It's all Gnu to me. I'm pretty sure my email is activated. I'll check, and fix it if it isn't. Will be right back. The Transhumanist 23:56, 10 March 2007 (UTC)

Just checked it, and my email is still activated. To send me an email, click "E-mail this user" in the toolbox menu in the sidebar. The Transhumanist 23:58, 10 March 2007 (UTC)

Tried to email you there; received this message: this user does not have a valid email address set, or has chosen not to receive email from users. This is the standard no-email-set address. Have you verified your address? anthonycfc ^[talk] 00:57, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

I've received email there before, but I'll check it again. Will be right back. The Transhumanist 01:00, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

I don't remember there being activation click-boxes. No wonder I haven't received any email there in awhile! File:Blush.png I've reactivated it. The Transhumanist 01:03, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

No problem! I'll kick the email in your direction now. anthonycfc ^[talk] 01:07, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

Email sent. anthonycfc ^[talk] 01:11, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

Reply sent. The Transhumanist 02:41, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

You got mail

Email, that is.

The Transhumanist 02:42, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

So do you :) anthonycfc ^[talk] 03:22, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

And again (x3) anthonycfc ^[talk] 06:47, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

What have I gotten myself into! The Transhumanist 06:25, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

Don't worry, it won't be like this every night :P anthonycfc ^[talk] 06:47, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

Admin coaching

Thank you very much for your offer to be my coach. I accept fully and I have already added the template to my userpage (in a collapsible box, under the gadgets section). I await your instruction...--Vox Rationis (Talk | contribs) 13:34, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

Inbox Alert

Emailing you soon. anthonycfc ^[talk] 16:24, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

Inbox alert. anthonycfc ^[talk] 17:01, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

Completed (as much as possible - see VC section for details) assignments. anthonycfc ^[talk] 17:05, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

I've replied at the VC. Let me know if that suggestion works. The Transhumanist 17:11, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

Autograph Book

Hello, it's nice to see you're done with your Wikibreak. I have a question, in my autograph book, you said that I would have to try and find your autograph book, and you provided a link to your workshop. In your workshop, you have one of those gag message boxes, is your gag page your autograph book? I found a list of your subpages, and nothing pertaining to signatures was there. --Cremepuff222 (talk, sign book, review me!) 20:20, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

Yep, you found it! I hope you signed. The Transhumanist 20:24, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

Sorry, I didn't fall for it as I have the navpop thingy in my monobook. --Cremepuff222 (talk, sign book, review me!) 20:33, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

Review request

Hey TT; when you've got a spare second could you check (no not your inbox again :) here, which is a post at my section of the VC. If you do carry out my request, could you nudge me at my talk page?

Regards,
anthonycfc ^[talk] 22:42, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

On a further note, I've emailed a quick message to you - a reply would be much appreciated. anthonycfc ^[talk] 23:03, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

Admin Coaching

Thank you for your offer to be my assistant for admin coaching. I kindly accept and I will soon add the template to my userpage. I will await further instructions from you. Extranet ^{(Talk | Contribs)} 06:09, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

I have left further comments at my coaching discussion if you would like to follow it up. Thanks! Extranet ^{(Talk | Contribs)} 03:23, 17 March 2007 (UTC)

I have left further comments at my coaching discussion if you would like to follow it up. Thanks! Extranet ^{(Talk | Contribs)} 06:53, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Reply from Dweller

=== To speed things up, and help with the backlog at the same time ===

And if you want to move ahead more quickly, my strongest advice is for you to become an Admin Coach. There isn't any rule against being a coachee and a coach at the same time. You can set up subsections for your students in the Coaching section of the VC, if you like. One thing I do for all my students is analyze their contributions - using Interiot's edit counter, and by poring through the contribs list manually, using popups to take a look at the diffs (it's recursive, so you can look at popups inside popups). I go in deeper (view the whole page) if I spot something unusual or interesting, exceptionally good/bad, etc. Then I point out areas they should work on.

You should also list yourself at Wikipedia:editor review if you haven't done so already.

I see you use popups. There are some other scripts you might want to add to your account. See the instructions at the top of my tools page for an ultra fast way to turbocharge your user account.

What method do you use for searching and replacing?

The Transhumanist 11:38, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

Hi. I apologise for waiting so long to reply to this. Real Life has been interfering in my ability to edit here.

1. Admin coach - Interesting idea. I'll settle down into being a "coachee" first, if you don't mind.
2. I've been at editor review for a while. I've had lots of nice compliments but only really one solid usable bit of feedback (wikilink more specifically to sections within articles)
3. I'm reluctant to fiddle with my monobooks and don't currently have Firefox - see my impending answers at the virtual classroom for more.
4. I'm unsure what you mean by "searching and replacing". I think you're referring to running a tool like AWB and looking for mispellings etc. I don't do anything like that. All of my edits are "by hand". ;-). I'm concerned that I may have misunderstood this question, so if I have, please let me know. --Dweller 09:53, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

And... replies to your thought-provoking answers are now posted at the virtual classroom. --Dweller 11:39, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

Admin coaching

I love to be your admin student. Hope for your best coaching.

I have put the template of virtual classroom in my talk page. Then, how can I participate in the class. Hope for your reply in my talkpage.JasZZZ ^{Talk · Sign here}

I agree with your statements with my heart--JasZZZ ^{Talk · Sign here}

Your Questions

I've answered your questions that you posted on my editor review page. I thought you might like to know, seeing as you probably asked them for a reason. Nol888_(Talk)^{(Review me please)} 21:09, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

Thank you. I'll certainly take a look. Cheers. The Transhumanist 21:10, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

I answered your rephrased question. Hopefully you won't have anything else to rephrase/ask. Just kidding. Nol888_(Talk)^{(Review me please)} 21:37, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

Um, are you there? Was the purpose of your questions to get further information? Or were you going to review me? And can I become a canidate for admin coaching? Sorry if I have too many questions Nol888_(Talk)^{(Review me please)} 22:30, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

I accept your terms and conditions. I will be away for a bit though. What time zone do you live in? Nol888_(Talk)^{(Review me please)} 23:28, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

Glad to have you aboard. Note that time zones don't matter. Just check the VC page whenever you log on. The Transhumanist 23:31, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

User:The Transhumanist/User page design/Decor

I see you spotted my ads! Feedback and suggestions welcome. Thanks – Qxz 21:25, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

I think they're awesome. I'll be sure to let you know if I think of any ideas with respect to it. The Transhumanist 21:29, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

Coaching invitation

I must confess you caught me at a time when I was pondering drafting my RFA statements. It has now been 10 days since I nominated Campbell's Soup Cans for WP:FAC and nominated List of recordings preserved in the United States National Recording Registry for WP:FLC. I am quite hopeful for both. 2 different types of WP:FC would bolster a candidacy already including successful resuscitation of WP:CHICOTW. Would you still coach me if I ran in the next month unsuccessfully? TonyTheTiger (talk/cont/bio) 23:51, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

I'm not sure I understand your request. Feel free to contact me again after your RfA if you still feel you need a coach at that time. Good luck. By the way, you might want to go through Wikipedia:Editor review, even if you have already. The Transhumanist 00:11, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

Re:You are still listed on the Admin coaching request page

Well, i think I have a coach, but I can't remember who, and i never really talked to them except for like once. So should I keep my name on the list? icelandic hurricane #12 _(talk) 23:59, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

you. it was a few months ago though. icelandic hurricane #12 _(talk) 00:08, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

You are still listed on the Admin coaching request page

Your name is still listed at Requests for an admin coach. If you are no longer looking for a coach, or you currently have one, please remove yourself from that list. Thank you. The Transhumanist 23:45, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

Dear Transhumanist,

I think there's been a mistake. I've been an administrator since July of last year. I've been coaching since September. My name was remove from the list of requests in August. The only mention of me on that list is where someone mentions that I've been inquiring as to candidates' coaching status. I should never have received your message. Firsfron of Ronchester 00:07, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

Used a link-grabber to speed up contact to those on the list. Sorry for the odd post. Didn't recognize your name.  ;) The Transhumanist 00:14, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

Admin coaching

I think you sent me the wrong message. I am an admin coach (though I haven't done anything much yet), I'm not looking for one. Andre (talk) 00:09, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

This works out well then, because your student contacted me stating that he forgot who his coach was. It's you! If you'd like to move forward with your coaching assignment, please contact Icelandic Hurricane to get started, and remove his name from the requests list. Have fun coaching. The Transhumanist 00:20, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

Admin Coaching

I took the liberty of listing our names on the admin coaching status page. If you don't want it there, you can remove it. Nol888_(Talk)^{(Review me please)} 00:33, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

No worries. The Transhumanist 00:41, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

Still interested in coaching

I had forgotten about signing up, but I'm still interested; thanks for the notice! -- Cielomobile ^{talk / contribs} 01:41, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

Thanks

Thanks for telling me that I was still on the list for people looking for a coach. I no longer need one so i removed my name. Again thanks :) --James, La gloria è a dio 02:25, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

You're welcome. The Transhumanist 02:27, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

wikEd

Thanks again for listing wikEd. I have a few additions / comments:

• Annoying bugs: it does not really matter for the wikEd users, but the bugs mentioned by you are not wikEd bugs but instead Firefox / Mozilla bugs. Some of them have been fixed for the upcoming releases, several have not. It is sometimes very frustrating, especially when I cannot code a workaround (actually, there are numerous workarounds for Mozilla bugs in the wikEd code).
• Innappropriate up and down arrown jumps: have you tried an 'update syntax highlighting' (with nothing selected) click? Please could you drop me a note if that helps, thanks.
• Cutting and pasting page titles: a simple [T]extify click removes the title formatting. Since several revisions this does no longer leave empty lines before and after.

Cacycle 02:51, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

I'm glad to be of help. I swear by wikEd for searching and replacing in the edit window. It's the best tool I've found for that by far. I'll try your suggested workarounds above, and will see about changing the wording of the bug report. By the way, is there a way to turn off all the colorful highlighting? Sometimes I find it very useful, but sometimes it boggles my eyes and blows my mind. The Transhumanist 03:37, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

One of the buttons on the right side turns highlighting off. Make sure to update to the latest revision (Shift-Reload) and check the cool new 'jump to heading' feature from the 'find' drop-down. Cacycle 03:42, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

coaching

oh i am still interested, i just havent had a lot of time but mostly i wasnt really helped at all/guided and yeah that discouraged me.^{T ALK}•^QR_C2006•¢ʘñ†®¡ß§ 05:58, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

where are they at? who's may coach? do i have one? how do i get started? hey could you add a "talk" link to your signature, thatd be really helpful =)^{T ALK}•^QR_C2006•¢ʘñ†®¡ß§ 06:20, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

My signature is too long as it is. By the way, you don't have a coach yet. You need to pick one and contact him or her to see if he or she will take you on. See the instructions at Wikipedia:Admin coaching. The Transhumanist 06:27, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

You have new questions at Editor review

The Transhumanist 04:28, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

Thank you! They've been answered; see Wikipedia:Editor review/Jobjörn. Jobjörn (Talk ° contribs) 07:04, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

RE Admin coaching request page

Fair enough, I forgot I was still on there :) I've removed myself from the page accordingly. At the moment I don't feel the urgent need for admin coaching; I've had plenty of informal advice from other users, and now think I'm nearly ready for a second RfA (although I'm going to wait a few weeks till I chalk up my 4,000th edit, just to be on the safe side). Walton ^{Vivat Regina!} 09:28, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

Concerning your Admin Coaching assignments

Your name is still listed at Wikipedia:Admin coaching/Volunteers. The department is heavily backlogged with student's requests for coaches, and we need your help!

Note that the instructions may have changed since the last time you checked, and the department now follows a self-help process...

If you don't currently have a student, or if you believe you can handle another one, please select a student from the request list at Wikipedia:Admin coaching/Requests and contact them. See the instructions on Wikipedia:Admin coaching. Good luck.

If you are no longer available to coach, , please remove yourself from the volunteers list.

Thank you. The Transhumanist 03:21, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for the note. I am very busy for now and will be ready again starting May. Cheers. -- FayssalF - ^{Wiki me up ®} 09:55, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

re: Sent notices to everyone on the lists

I sent notices to everyone connected with the Admin coaching department (to remind them they are listed, to inform them of the change in instructions, and to ask them to remove their names if they are no longer interested). I also posted a notice on the WP:CBB.

You may want to keep an eye on things at Admin coaching for a few days, to make sure everyone updates the lists correctly, etc.

The Transhumanist 04:11, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

Great. Thank you for doing this. --Fang Aili ^talk 13:16, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

What's the opposite of the Midas Touch?

I think it's the Medusa Touch. Whatever it is, I have it. I'm interested in Esperanza? They close it down. I join AMA? And... here we go again: Wikipedia:Administrators'_noticeboard#WP:AMA --Dweller 14:50, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

Re. Concerning your Admin Coaching assignments

Hello. I am currently coaching a user (here), and I'm available to coach more upon request. The requests list badly needs an update, as I see many names there that I saw half a year ago when I joined the program. Perhaps the older requests should be confirmed and removed if the users are no longer active or interested in being coached (or have become administrators already, of course). Regards, Húsönd 17:07, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

I've sent reminders to everyone on that list too. The Transhumanist 21:07, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

Admin coaching

I haven't actually been allocated a coach yet, but since the chances of being allocated one 6 months later are presumably small, I've withdrawn my name anyway. Cynical 20:14, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

You should read the new instructions. They say not to wait for assignments, but to contact coaches directly from the volunteers list. The Transhumanist 21:08, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

New Editor Review Question

What does, "When it grows up" mean? Thanks, RedSkunk^talk 22:40, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

When it is grown up, you know, like well-developed, or complete. Wikipedia is still pretty young, and has a lot of growing up to do.  :) Where do you see Wikipedia in 5 years? What will it be like in 10 years? 15 years? What we do now will affect what it develops into. The Transhumanist 00:22, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

Thanks

Thanks for the questions. I have replied one. Will answer the next after some time. Regards.--Dwaipayan (talk) 12:04, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

I have replied the questions, And now you have a question there :) Regards.--Dwaipayan (talk) 14:14, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

Editor review

I have posted a review for you at WP:ER. If you have any questions or return comments, they are more than welcome. Be well! Vassyana 16:06, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

Questions on my editor review

I tried to address your questions on my editor review, but I have not heard back from you. Did I answer them to your satisfaction? -- Selket ^Talk 18:47, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

Your answers at WP:ER were straight to the point and very clear. Thank you. They've prompted some more questions, which are waiting for you there! The Transhumanist 19:36, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

Admin coaching

Thanks for the message. Unfortunately, I can't join your fantastic work as I've much to do with my medical blog and the medical topics in Wikipedia. Maybe later, I'll rejoin and help you out. Best, NCurse _work

I'm just cleaning up the volunteer list at AC. Thanks for helping to update the list. The Transhumanist 03:34, 17 March 2007 (UTC)

Re: Lost in wiki-land (Message of the day)

The only article I could find that described "Message of the day" was MOTD. This may also interest you. I found both of these using a google search similar to this. --Tewy 21:43, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

What I'm look for is a feature, displayed on userpages, similar to Wikipedia:Motto of the day. Or at least that's what I thought it was. I only glanced at it briefly, but I'm pretty sure I've seen it on 2 user pages. Any help finding it would be most appreciated. The Transhumanist 21:52, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

Same google search, but for the user space: Are these the pages that you saw? --Tewy 06:45, 15 March 2007 (UTC)

Finally. --Tewy 22:42, 15 March 2007 (UTC)

I don't recognize those, but it must have been one of those or something similar. By the way, I didn't know that method which you used to search specific namespaces. That's a useful one.

Well, based on your searches (which I also tried on the Wikipedia and Template namespaces), there doesn't appear to be a project for such messages. Though it's an interesting user page feature. I'll be sure to add it to the User page design center. Thank you for your help. The Transhumanist 23:03, 15 March 2007 (UTC)

Started

Wikipedia talk:Welcoming committee#New welcome templates. Λυδαcιτγ 01:15, 15 March 2007 (UTC)

Coaching

When shall we start? I've been itching to get some tips, and I'm getting a little impatient. Nol888_(Talk)^{(Review me please)} 22:10, 15 March 2007 (UTC)

BTW: Here's your "message of the day" thing: {{Motd plain}}

Today's motto...

→ Philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways. The point, however, is to change it.

That's "motto of the day". I'm sure I saw "message of the day" somewhere. The Transhumanist 22:15, 15 March 2007 (UTC)

User page issue

In case you don't get back to it, see replies at Wikipedia:Village pump (policy)#User page issue. --Quiddity 00:57, 16 March 2007 (UTC)

You're right, if everyone used that gag, it would be quite annoying. I've removed it. The Transhumanist 01:01, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Thank you

... for adding questions to my recent editor review. Sorry about the delay but something else came up. BTW, your user and talk pages are only stunning! - Alison^☺ 05:23, 16 March 2007 (UTC)

• Oh, and I didn't know you were partly responsible for {{W-graphical}}. I switched over to it last week. Thanks for that, too :) - Alison^☺ 05:25, 16 March 2007 (UTC)

Paytakaran

Hi. Is there any progress with mediation of this article dispute? Thanks. Grandmaster 13:56, 16 March 2007 (UTC)

Inbox Alert

Good evening; I'm glad to be back. You've got a bit of mail, by the way! anthonycfc ^[talk] 23:36, 16 March 2007 (UTC)

Seconded

I've replied. I was rather confused by your reply, so an answer would be much appreciated! Regards, anthonycfc ^[talk] 04:39, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

IRC - #wikipedia

Nice seeing you there! Real96 09:20, 17 March 2007 (UTC)

I'm hooked! The Transhumanist 09:33, 17 March 2007 (UTC)

Most maintenance templates should be placed on the talk page

FYI see Wikipedia talk:Template standardisation/article#Most maintenance templates should be placed on the talk page --Philip Baird Shearer 13:17, 17 March 2007 (UTC)

Admin Coaching

so...when does it start? Deep Impact 22:26, 17 March 2007 (UTC)

When does what start? I was just posting a notice to you about the Admin Coaching department (I posted the notice to everyone there). If you are still looking for a coach, you should go to the Admin coaching page and follow the instructions there. Good luck. The Transhumanist 19:45, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

My Progress

How do you think I am doing. I've taken your suggestions and have tried to apply them as best as I can. Also regarding my mainspace/userspace edit count: I've refrained from editing my userpage and left that for my bot account(NolBot). Sincerely, Nol888_(Talk)^{(Review me please)} 00:49, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

My ER questions

Hey! just back from a trip, the question is answered now. Thank you! Wooyi 02:04, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

User boxes?

I'm not precisely new other than (almost) extremely inexperienced. (to show how, My browser has found 4 incorrectly spelled words in here before correction) How do you use the user boxes, where is the list of them, and (just for curiosity) how did you do that thing with your user page and talk page? Thanks for your help! Sir Intellegent 23:57, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

How did I do what thing? The Transhumanist 00:02, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

The nifty window looking like thingy on your pages. And those user boxes.... Sir Intellegent 00:07, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

See Wikipedia:WikiProject Userboxes. Also see the User page design center

The Transhumanist 00:27, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

I'm not The Transhumanist, but maybe WP:UBX can help with the userboxes. As for userpages, apparently The Transhumanist used the code on User:The Transhumanist/Header1 (which is transcluded onto his userpage) to create that "nifty window". If you want something similar, use the <div style="..."> </div> tags like you would in HTML. Does this help? +A.0u 00:14, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

For additional assistance/advice on userpage design, you may want to check out Wikipedia:WikiProject User Page Help. Cheers! +A.0u 00:18, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

The border and background of my user pages are done using a transclusion trick. Its wikicode is with my header, which is kept on a subpage and is included on each of my pages through transclusion. The Transhumanist 00:27, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
Where are the user-boxes for the rest of my stuff on my page? Do you know where? Sir Intellegent 02:26, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Spam links

Hope you like my proofread. I'm not certain the "important note" I added belongs where it currently is. I dithered with the idea of shifting it lower, but thought that users should have this difference emblazoned on their minds from the first moment they spot a spamlink. Thoughts? --Dweller 12:15, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

I'll have a look. Thank you. The Transhumanist 19:09, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

linkspam lesson

awesome!!!! give me some time to attack it, but im glad that this thing has made it this far. thanks for letting me know. JoeSmack ^Talk 12:44, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Please hurry. It goes live on Wednesday. The Transhumanist 19:07, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

User:The Transhumanist/User page design/monobook.js

You might want to rename this page; User subpages ending .js are treated specially by the software, and it's driving the formatting of that page crazy. --ais523 13:20, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Thank you very much. Feel free to fix problems immediately, if you like. No need to wait for me. And I appreciate you keeping me informed. Long live Wikipedia! The Transhumanist 19:06, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

I can't fix such a problem myself, because .js pages in the User namespace are automatically protected except for the user in whose namespace they are (because if you could edit User:ais523/monobook.js, for instance, you could cause me to run any code you liked). --ais523 17:19, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

Forgot about that.  :) Yes, moving it was better than bypassing it with a link to a new page. Thanks for the heads up. The Transhumanist 17:22, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

Proofreaders/copy-editors needed for link spam lesson

The new lesson on link spam for the Virtual classroom goes live on Wednesday. We need help getting it ready by editors who are good at grammar, description, or instruction. If you see this message, please help. The lesson needs to be easy for beginners to understand. Even if you only have time to edit a single paragraph, that would sure help. Thank you. The Transhumanist 20:44, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

I fixed minor grammatical errors. Looks okay with me. Real96 01:35, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

Barnstar

Hey, thanks for the gift! Very much appreciated. I've toned down the vandalism a touch recently, just going for my fourth featured article in 2007 so much of my time is spent researching and tinkering with articles. But when I get bored, I'll go back to vandal whacking for half an hour to revive my spirits! Thanks again, and keep up the good work in the VC. The Rambling Man 07:56, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

I knew about the FA's (a little bird told me). You and Dweller make a great team. The Transhumanist 20:14, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

Hi coach

Hi coach. I'm busy working on two new FA bids, but not so busy that I have forgotten about the coaching. I had one excellent question at the VC, and would welcome more. I've signed up for AMA but haven't yet taken a case... plan to do that. Other than that, I've taken your advice about reading policies and keeping up with stuff at the various boards you suggested (you might have seen me occasionally contributing). Other than the AMA, what's next? (PS I'm waiting for Vandal Proof, which I'll be able to install on the machine I'm running Firefox from) --Dweller 10:06, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

I'll have something posted to your section on the VC in a few minutes. The Transhumanist 10:41, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

Apologies

Good evening (GMT time); apologies for the absence, TT - internet problems :) hope to read up on the new VC lesson soon! Again, apologies, and see you around! Kind regards — anthony^[cfc] 22:43, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

Well you are just in time. It's just been posted! The Transhumanist 23:08, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

Edit count

Do you really have 24,000 edits? Because I've got you clocked at 8,576 — Jack · talk · 06:47, Thursday, 22 March 2007

See my talk archives link above. That's where my previous accounts are listed. And then there's my AWB account as well, for more repetitive type work with Wikipedia:AutoWikiBrowser and similar tools. And by the way, thanks for asking. The Transhumanist 07:43, 22 March 2007 (UTC)

Thank you!

WikiThanks

Thank you for your thought-inspiring questions on my editor review! Hopefully they will contribute to me becoming a better editor. Thank you and happy Editing! Yuanchosaan^Salutations! 07:03, 22 March 2007 (UTC)

Questions

I'd quite like it if you and some of your coachees, quizzed me more. LuckyLuke's question grilled me on application of policy, which was great (how did I do, btw?). I'd like more like that. I'd also appreciate some critical diff-based querying of my editing and user-interaction. What say you? --Dweller 10:23, 22 March 2007 (UTC)

I responded to your round 2 answers, and to your extension requests. Did you spot those? I've been waiting for replies on those. The Transhumanist 17:15, 22 March 2007 (UTC)

name changes

thanks! I've been thinking about it for a while; decided it would be nice to have a simple, easy (and real) name. -- phoebe(brassratgirl)/talk) 18:56, 22 March 2007 (UTC)

You've got a cool name. I really like it. The Transhumanist 19:23, 22 March 2007 (UTC)

Wow

OK. I'm honoured. I'll do my very best. Have a terrific break. And when you come back, would you co-nom User:The Rambling Man for admin with me? --Dweller 19:20, 22 March 2007 (UTC)

Absolutely. The Transhumanist 19:22, 22 March 2007 (UTC)

P.S. If you could set up my comments about FA as a lesson, I'll get folks working on it. In fact, contributing to FAC debates or even (as I started) at FARC (!) is quite a good task for the coachees. --Dweller 19:27, 22 March 2007 (UTC)