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Baldwinsville, New York

I understand what you mean TipToety, but every IP edit has been from the same group of school kids adding stuff about themselves (20 on the first page of history alone). It's going to take forever for all their IP addresses to get up to final warning, and even then they'll only be blocked for at most, a couple of days or weeks, and simply use another computer. Do you have any suggestions for how we can fix this? I flirted with the idea of contacting the school, but then I thought that might be a bit stalker-ish. What do you think? Thanks, Somno (talk) 04:49, 4 March 2008 (UTC)

I hear where you are coming from, and i encourage you to request protection again if vandalism returns to the article. One way that you can address this issue is by filing an abuse report on the IP. An abuse report is where users contact the owner/operator of the IP in question and try and solve the issue that way, otherwise just keep reverting and reporting to WP:AIV. Cheers, Tiptoety ^talk 04:55, 4 March 2008 (UTC)

Ah, I didn't know about Abuse Reports. I'll check that out and perhaps compile a case with all their various IP addresses. I keep hoping the kids will get bored and move on, but it's becoming a long-term thing to keep adding their names to the lists of notable people and city officials. Thanks! Somno (talk) 05:29, 4 March 2008 (UTC)

Sure thing, let me know if there is any other way for me to be of assistance. Tiptoety ^talk 05:30, 4 March 2008 (UTC)

Thanks! Somno (talk) 05:42, 4 March 2008 (UTC)

Actually, I have another question. Where can I find the "Attention" template that's on the top of this user talk page: User talk:66.27.80.180? Thanks, Somno (talk) 05:55, 4 March 2008 (UTC)

{{Whois}}, Cheers, Tiptoety ^talk 05:58, 4 March 2008 (UTC)

It's so obvious, and yet I looked everywhere I could think of and couldn't find it! Thanks heaps. :) Somno (talk) 06:00, 4 March 2008 (UTC)

:D, lol. You are welcome! Tiptoety ^talk 06:01, 4 March 2008 (UTC)

Thanks!

Thanks so much, I am finally catching a break, revert after revert, thanks and...

	The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
	Someone vandalized my Userspace! But a little angel came along and fixed it! Thank you! NimiTize 19:27, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

You are welcome, and thank you for the barnstar! Tiptoety ^talk 15:04, 4 March 2008 (UTC)

No prob. NimiTize 20:24, 4 March 2008 (UTC)

Regarding the edit summary with which you removed 68.48.177.193 from WP:AIV

How is replacing the name of someone's spouse with "gerbil" a content dispute?--Dycedarg ж 19:57, 4 March 2008 (UTC)

Sorry, I though it said an actual name, not Gerbil (which would make it a content dispute) ;) my bad, he has been blocked. Tiptoety ^talk 20:01, 4 March 2008 (UTC)

No problem. I thought it was a mistake of some kind; just wanted to make sure before reporting again.--Dycedarg ж 20:03, 4 March 2008 (UTC)

Yep, I appreciate that. This just goes to show every editor can make mistakes :) Cheers, Tiptoety ^talk 20:04, 4 March 2008 (UTC)

Deleted radio lists

Hi,

Could you please restore the following radio station lists?

List of radio stations in Los Angeles, List of radio stations in San Francisco, List of radio stations in San Diego, List of radio stations in Riverside and San Bernardino, List of radio stations in San Jose, List of radio stations in Fresno, List of radio stations in Bakersfield, List of radio stations in Visalia, List of radio stations in Modesto, List of radio stations in Ventura County, List of radio stations in Santa Rosa, List of radio stations in the Victor Valley, List of radio stations in Palm Springs, List of radio stations in San Luis Obispo, List of radio stations in Merced, List of radio stations in Chico, List of radio stations in California by market area

These lists organize radio stations exactly the way the radio industry does, by Arbitron market. These lists also contain information, such as branding, owners and formats which have not been included in the List of radio stations in California which was claimed to have "deprecated" these lists. RadioStationWorld is another source which organizes radio stations by market areas. While these lists were admittedly incomplete, I have intended to work on them to fill them out, but I have been on extended wikibreak due to more pressing work and life priorities. Thank you. DHowell (talk) 08:51, 3 March 2008 (UTC)

I am willing to provide you with copies of the deleted material which you can then recreate as you see appropriate, though I would recommend that you merge some of the lists together to avoid a future PROD tag being placed on them (or even an AfD for that matter). Tiptoety ^talk 15:13, 3 March 2008 (UTC)

Those copies can be found here. Tiptoety ^talk 15:30, 3 March 2008 (UTC)

Congratulations on your adminship

Thank you for stepping up to help the project. Feel free to call on me if I can be of any assistance to you. --SSBohio 19:11, 3 March 2008 (UTC)

Thank you, will do. Tiptoety ^talk 19:40, 3 March 2008 (UTC)

Thnaks for your hard work.

I would just like to say (while my connection is backlogged with reverts and warns) thanks for all of my block requests in AIV that you have blocked. There is way to much vandalism atm. Just hope it will stop soon. ·Add§hore· ^Talk/_Cont 20:02, 3 March 2008 (UTC)

You are welcome, glad to help out. Tiptoety ^talk 20:04, 3 March 2008 (UTC)

Now get back to blocking people!! ^^ :D ·Add§hore· ^Talk/_Cont 20:05, 3 March 2008 (UTC)

Lol, on my way there right now :D Tiptoety ^talk 20:06, 3 March 2008 (UTC)

Congrats

Hi Tiptoety, just wanted to say congratulations on becoming admin, and thanks for all your hard work. I'm sure your enthusiasm for keeping things humming around here will be a great asset to the project! -Pete (talk) 01:06, 4 March 2008 (UTC)

Thank you very much. I also appreciate your comments on my RfA and hope to spend some time soon working on articles. Cheers, Tiptoety ^talk 01:11, 4 March 2008 (UTC)

A Complex Issue

• Hi, can you please have a look here I don't know what to do, but I checked the existence of the book, it does exist, but the others, I need you to mediate. Thanks. Steve Crossin (talk) 04:31, 4 March 2008 (UTC)
• Take to Wikipedia:Reliable sources/Noticeboard, explain the issue and some users will check to see if the book does exist, and if not deal with it from there. Tiptoety ^talk 04:36, 4 March 2008 (UTC)

Thank you

		The Barnstar of Diligence/The 41 Barnstar
		Should also be called the 41 barnstar. Thanks for the help. Malinaccier (talk) 01:53, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

Lol, your welcome. That was very odd editing behavior, then did you see the message he left on his talk.....hmm....makes you wonder. Thanks for the shiny! :D Tiptoety ^talk 01:54, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

Page moves

How long did it end up taking to clean up that mess, 41 minutes? :D —Travis^talk 03:40, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

Lol, yea something like that. That was by far some of the strangest editing behavior i have ever seen, then after he was blocked, he left a note saying it was expected he was just on a rampage. He probably has 41 other accounts to go do the same thing with :) Tiptoety ^talk 03:42, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

Sheesh, I hope not :O —Travis^talk 03:44, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

Yeah I know, that would mean (100 page moves X 41 accounts) 4100 page moves to fix...AHHH! Tiptoety ^talk 03:46, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

List of characters in 24

• Hey, I just thought I'd tell you, I've changed my mind. I'm going to do the above article to improve as a 24 article, I'm adding references as was asked, even though I think it's ridiculous. And im removing the excessive info next to the characters, such as what they did in each day etc. It's not necessary. Would improving that article qualify? Also can you post a {{talkback}} template on my page? Thanks. And im at 4300+ edits now :) Steve Crossin (talk) 03:54, 5 March 2008 (UTC)
• Yep, that article is just fine. All my requirements where is that you significantly edit an article of your interest. 4300+ ooo.... you are getting so close to graduating! :P Tiptoety ^talk 03:56, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

• Very well then. It will take me maybe an hour to find citations for all of them. I'm trying to find newspaper articles, but if worst comes to worst, can I use IMDB? After I've added citations, I'll remove the tag, then can you review it, and tell me if its OK? Steve Crossin (talk) 03:59, 5 March 2008 (UTC)
• Yea, that is alright. Are you going to be doing any other work on the article, other than finding references that is? Tiptoety ^talk 04:01, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

• Yes, as I said, there is some excessive info in the article. If you check the articles edit history, you will see I've removed some excessive info. Also, I've got a question. If you use a citation more than once, how do you do that? Steve Crossin (talk) 04:05, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

• Okay. If you look here it shows you how to. Tiptoety ^talk 04:09, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

• Okay, that seems simple enough. I think I'm going OK, what do you think? And, also, I should have my 5000 edits by the end of the day, if not then, it will be within 24 hours, easily. I apparently have a case of WP:ECT. How do you think the article I'm editing is going? :)

• Looks good, one suggestion would be to place brackets "[external link]" around the external links in the references, it just looks better. Tiptoety ^talk 04:27, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

• Do you mean at the bottom of the page? Could you show me exactly what you mean? As in, paste the code in here, with the nowiki tags :) Steve Crossin (talk) 04:29, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

• No at the references at the bottom, but in the actual ref itself, i noticed that you did not place brackets around it, hence why you can see the whole URL code at the bottom in the reference section. If that is not clear, let me know. Tiptoety ^talk 04:32, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

• Oh, that. Lol. I know exactly what you mean now. I've fixed that :) Thanks.Steve Crossin (talk) 04:37, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

• I have a question, I'm a little concerned. Currently, in the article, I'm removing the description next to each character, as I believe they are unnecessary, as it's really just a basic list. Can you look at the edit summaries and tell me if I should keep each characters descriptions? I just think they are unnecessary. Steve Crossin (talk) 05:22, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

• I do not see any issue with it. Though I would recommend that you leave a not on the talk page of the article stating what you are doing and why, that way other editors who watch that page can give their thoughts on it as well. Tiptoety ^talk 05:42, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

• Can you have a look at the article and tell me what you think of it? Are there enough references? Or are more needed? Not enough references is the tag on the article that is an issue. Steve Crossin (talk) 07:37, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

RE:Rollback

Hi there, thanks for pointing that out. I've actually had rollback for some time, but it was recently removed (I haven't bothered to update my userspace as hopefully it will be back soon :-). The comment from Ral315 was the result of a request for the situation to be reviewed on IRC. I've actually been looking for someone else to review the reasons and such (all on AzaToth's talk page) - I'm sure AzaToth will reinstate it when they get back online, it's just a pain doing it the TW way in the mean time. Cheers, Pumpmeup 06:01, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

So I guess that's a no for giving it back - I don't think I'll bother to remove it (it involves messing with my userspace I finally got just nice) - several admins have said they will give it back in the near future anyway :-). Cheers, Pumpmeup 06:08, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

Sweet as. I won't be removing it - I can display the box on my userpage even if I never have it. Thanks for your understanding :-) --Pumpmeup 06:18, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

Just got your message after posting there. I believe there's not (don't ask me for a link, I can't remember where I found this info). I had a similar issue with a user on the Commons and recall that the Wikipedia policy was similar, that a logo or userbox is not an "official thing" (only the user right's log is). Anyway it will be interesting to find out. Cheers, Pumpmeup 06:29, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

I'd like rollback

Although WP:Twinkle gives me rollback to a degree, i'd still like to have the full feature. I suppose you can't have to many tools in the fight against vandalism! Thanks, and have a nice day! TheProf | 2007 12:27, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

 Done Tiptoety ^talk 15:20, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

Graduating??

• Hello. I think I've done the requirements. See my user page for my edit counts, and List of 24 characters for the work I've done on this. Added 33 references, cleaned it up a bit. What do you think?Steve Crossin (talk) 15:24, 5 March 2008 (UTC)
• Wow, the article looks much better and it appears as if you have over 5000 edits. I would say its time to dawn your cap and gown. You have graduated. Congratulations! Tiptoety ^talk 15:33, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

		The Special Barnstar
		For being the one who has turned me from a user who had no idea on Wikipedia, into a Wikipedian who can contribute in a much better way than I thought possible, and for giving me the reason to fight vandals that I do now have, I award you this barnstar, and I sincerely thank you. Steve Crossin (talk) 15:40, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

• Now, one other thing. We were discussing Admin Coaching. What would you suggest? And, for the record, do you think you would ever support me in an RFA? :P Steve Crossin (talk) 15:40, 5 March 2008 (UTC)
• You are very welcome, it was a pleasure. I highly recommend that you do admin coaching, to request a coach add your name to this page. Also I would be willing to support you in an RfA, but in the very distant future. Cheers, and best of luck. Tiptoety ^talk 15:43, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

• I've just checked the Admin Coaching program. It says here the guideline for starting an Admin Coaching, number of active months on Wikipedia, as 4 months. It says if you do not meet these requirements, consider Adoption. But I've already been adopted. What would you suggest? Steve Crossin (talk) 15:53, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

• Oh, the reason that they send you back to the adoption program is that by the time users relieve there is a adoption or admin coach program they usually already have 3 months under their belt. My recommendation is that you wait until you have 4 months experience, contribute to many areas of the project then request coaching. Cheers, Tiptoety ^talk 16:03, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

• Okay, well, I could always round myself out. As in, get more involved with XFDs, with the Help Desk. I also want to help fix linkrot, there is a massive backlog there, but I'm confused with how to use this tool. Which is a shame, if I knew how to do this sort of stuff, I could contribute more. And I think I will try working on my task list a bit more, those articles are not going to rewrite themselves :P. But, I think they might make an exception if I met all the other criteria. The page said that not meeting one of those criteria does not necessarily rule you out of the program. :) Steve Crossin (talk) 16:10, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

• Yeah, working around some project space is good. I am not sure which tool you are referring to, otherwise I would help you. Tiptoety ^talk 18:49, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

Referring to the tool that checks the status of links on a page. Here is an example. Steve Crossin (talk) 19:14, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

• Hm, not sure how to use that either. Tiptoety ^talk 19:27, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

RE: Huggle on AndonicO

Thanks for the heads up on my edit count but I checked and that was total edits, I can't apply for Huggle until I've got more than 1000 mainspace edits (I've got about 360 at the moment) and a good history of using another programme on WP. WHilst I'm firmly in the number of edits does not a good user make camp, it's a problem with the sytem which cannott be changed on this one unfortunately. BigHairRef | Talk 17:50, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

Message

• And in regards to that tool I mentioned above, could you see if you can find someone who knows how to use it? I think I could do a lot of good work with that tool, only if I knew how to use it. Steve Crossin (talk) 19:29, 5 March 2008 (UTC)
• Sure, or how about you try the help desk? They might know. Tiptoety ^talk 19:33, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

Rollback rights

Hi, I am User:Abrech and I am currently often engaged in fighting Vandalism. Is it already possible for me to be granted rollback rights? It would make it a lot easier for me to carry on fighting Vandals. I know my editcount is not extremely high yet. However, I hope my edits show already now that there is no risk I would abuse such extended right. Kind regards, --Abrech (talk) 16:53, 6 March 2008 (UTC)

 Done Please take a look at Wikipedia:Rollback feature and if you would like to add a userbox to your page it is {{user wikipedia/rollback}}. Cheers, Tiptoety ^talk 19:49, 6 March 2008 (UTC)

Thank you for your help and your kind response! Kind regards, --Abrech (talk) 01:26, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

Dj Perry: hoax?

Yo, you commented in an edit summary that the article Dj Perry was "obviously a hoax". Would you care to elaborate? скоморохъ 18:01, 6 March 2008 (UTC)

Oh, I was simply stating that while the article asserted notability it still appeared to be a hoax and that it should be taken to AfD opposed to speedily deleted. Hope that clears it up, Tiptoety ^talk 19:14, 6 March 2008 (UTC)

I see. I understand your rationale re: CSD vs Afd, but what I am wondering why you think/thought it is/was a hoax - it seems legit to me. Regards, скоморохъ 19:26, 6 March 2008 (UTC)

Well reading over it again, it looks like less of hoax than originally thought, but i am just not able to find any good sources (outside of myspace) that assert this person is in fact who the article claims him to be. While i see that he as a page at imdb.com it almost appears it is fake, as there are no other sources to back up the claims on that page, to my understanding anyone can edit imdb.com , Hope that helps. Tiptoety ^talk 19:30, 6 March 2008 (UTC)

Cool, thanks. скоморохъ 19:38, 6 March 2008 (UTC)

Yep, I hope that you are able to find some good sources so that this article came be improved instead of sent to AfD. Cheers, Tiptoety ^talk 19:40, 6 March 2008 (UTC)

Regarding deletionof WhipKraft

Dear Tiptoety,

I am writing in regard to your deletion of the SF band WhipKraft. I am confused as to why a band like this would be deleted? Being quite familiar with all kinds of music and having written books about metal bands especially the underground genre, this band had quite a bearing on the SF community and still does. In addition to my books, this band has been written about by other editors in two published books, which you can do a search on amazon.

Your input is very welcome. Thank you ZZ —Preceding unsigned comment added by Zzstore (talk • contribs) 21:22, 6 March 2008 (UTC)

It was deleted due to an AfD which can be found here where the consensus was to delete. The article lacked reputable third party, or even secondly sources and failed notability guidelines set forth in WP:MUSIC. Hope that clears it up, Tiptoety ^talk 22:06, 6 March 2008 (UTC)

Regarding J Milburn

His talk page was just posted on /b/ and asked there to be vandalized. Just FYI

-- /b/ is part of www.4chan.org

Memorizing to do

What? you don't have 1,500 names memorized? LOL.  :) (thanks for protecting the page) Antandrus (talk) 00:23, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

I know, I am a pitiful excuse for a user :) lol You are welcome, it was getting out of control. Tiptoety ^talk 00:26, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard

You unprotected Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard and the first edit after you did was to re-attack the page again. Over and over again.  :( Corvus cornix_talk 00:32, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

Sigh, will it ever end? What happens when actual IP's need to discuss something there? Dont get me wrong, it defiantly needed to be protected again, its just gotten out of control. Tiptoety ^talk 00:35, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

I know. The IPs can discuss on the Talk page, but I'm sure that will get vandalized soon, too. Corvus cornix_talk 00:40, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

Yeah, its just too bad. Thanks for requesting it protected again. Cheers, Tiptoety ^talk 00:41, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

Mercaz HaRav shooting

Hi. Why did you protect the page? There was absolutly no edit warring going on. Each move was accepted.--brewcrewer (yada, yada) 00:35, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

Show me where each move was accepted? Looking at the talk page it does not show that, it shows a discussion taking place about the name of the article, but no consensus on what that name should be. The page was moved 4 times in one hour. Tiptoety ^talk 00:38, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

The moves are typical for new events articles where the best name isn't always given right away. Pages should only be protected if there is edit warring going on, and there is no such sort going on. Best, --brewcrewer (yada, yada) 00:46, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

Per Wikipedia:Protection policy "Pages subject to a page name dispute" may be move protected, and with the page moved 3 times in a row it appears there is a minor page name dispute that would be better resolved on the talk page. Anyways it is only protected for two days. Cheers, Tiptoety ^talk 00:49, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

Re: Whipkrfat

I read through the WP:MUSIC and realized that indeed the band meets 2 of the criteria regarding notability which at least one of them can be proved through doing a google search. I don't know what was listed initially as the sources on this page, since I did not look. But that was something that could have easily been fixed. I don't agree with the common consensus of deletion, as I often see these types of actions taken upon bands that are to say the least "unconventional." And this is of an concern to me. I would like to ask you for the page to be restored, as of course, with the need to reestablish the sources for proper documentation. Thanks —Preceding unsigned comment added by Zzstore (talk • contribs) 01:28, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

Okay, if you think you can improve it that will be great. I have placed a copy of it here where you may make edits and changes in hopes to improve it there, then once it is ready be placed back into article space. Cheers. Tiptoety ^talk 01:32, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

Reliable Source?

• Hello, I've been working rather hard recently. I've also learned how to use the Linkrot fixing tool, which is handy, I've been voting in XFDs and I've helped out with some articles requiring Wikifying. Anyway, that's not why I am here. I'm here to ask, Can the "24 Official Magazine" be used as a source for references? It's a magazine made by Titan Magazines, and I wish to use it as it has many official cast interviews that could be used to rewrite articles , such as Karen Hayes, and help portray them in an out-of-universe perspective, eg the character's characteristics, as told by the actors that portray them. I really hope I can use this source, otherwise a lot of valuable information goes out the window. What do you think? Steve Crossin (talk) 01:51, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

Sure, it just can not be called a third party source, because well it is the 24 official magazine. Tiptoety ^talk 01:55, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

• So, just confirming, I can use it as a source? If so, then that is wonderful. I will be able to wipe out a lot of information, and I will attempt to rewrite the articles to more describe the characteristics of the characters, etc, as told by the actor. Steve Crossin (talk) 02:01, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

Yes you can use it as a source. Happy article writing. Tiptoety ^talk 02:16, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

Re:Protecting my talk page

Thanks, this is happening all the time now. God knows who I've offended... J Milburn (talk) 16:56, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

You are welcome, it seems to be getting really bad. Cheers, Tiptoety ^talk 17:15, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

My RfB

I wanted to personally thank you, Tiptoety, for your participation in my recent RfB. I have heard the community's voice that they require more of a presence at RfA's of prospective bureaucrats, and I will do my best over the near future to demonstrate such a presence and allow the community to see my philosophy and practices in action. I am thankful and appreciative that in general, the community feels that I am worthy of the trust it requires of its bureaucrats, and I hope to continue to behave in a way that maintains your trust in me and my actions. I hope that over the near future, you will become comfortable and satisfied with my understanding of the particulars and subtleties inherent in the RfA process, and that I may be able to count on your support when I decide to once again undergo an RfB. If you have any suggestions, comments, or constructive criticisms, please let me know via talkpage or e-mail. Thank you again. -- Avi (talk) 17:22, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

Your Unwanted Friends

Not exactly a personal attack but I've given the last user an only warning anyways. --NeilN ^{talk ♦ contribs} 17:46, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

Blocked for block evasion. Thank you. Tiptoety ^talk 17:48, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

no use of blocking me,i once again came with new ip
anyways i appreciate your work,now i realized not to vandalize any wikipages - 59.92.153.38 (talk) 17:52, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

Pseudoscience discretionary sanctions

Hi! As somebody who commented on a January proposal to place all articles related to homeopathy on article probation, I would greatly appreciate your input on a new proposal to help combat disruption that would scrap the probation and implement discretionary sanctions. I apologize for any intrusion, but this is to my knowledge the first time sanctions of this nature have been attempted to be enforced by the community, so I feel that a wide range of opinions is necessary. Thank you in advance for any comments you may make. east718 (talk) 18:59, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

Travel Wiki

• Hey, I've been working on Travel Wiki alot recently. Also, I got an admin coach, the program co-ordinator took me on as a student, and they wavered my account age as an issue :) On another note, I am emailing you now regarding the Travel Wiki. Steve Crossin (talk) 19:57, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

Great! And congratulations, admin coaching is a great program and I wish you best of luck. I will check my email. Tiptoety ^talk 19:58, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

 Done Email is sent. Steve Crossin (talk) 20:07, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

Old Buildings and Pictures

Greetings from WP:WikiProject Oregon. Blah blah blah. This week we have our semi-annual Picture Drive and a article creation drive for the NRHP List. For the picture drive, go take a picture, or find a free use one (lots of links to gov sites above) and upload it Wikipedia. For the National Register of Historic Places, find a red link on the main Oregon list or one of the county lists at start a new article. If its more than just a stub, don’t forget to nominate it for a DYK! Once again, to opt out or suggest future collaborative efforts, click here. Aboutmovies (talk) 20:01, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

Re:Whipkraft

Thank you, I will do some more research on this band in the next couple of days in order to create a reliable and proper page. I appreciate your fairness regarding this matter. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Zzstore (talk • contribs) 22:47, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

You are very welcome. Tiptoety ^talk 23:24, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

Please consider adoption

Hi, I know you're not currently accepting adoptee's, but I ask you to please consider being my adopter. I have dont fairly extensive research on the adopters, and you seem to be exactly what I'm looking for. It seems you are very serious about adopting, and I love that you have lesson plans. If you decide not to accept me, that's fine, but I really hope you can consider it. Thanks! Voyaging (talk) 21:57, 8 March 2008 (UTC)

While I appreciate your kind words, I respectfully have to decline at this time. Please understand it has nothing to do with you, and more with me. At this time in my personal life I have very little time between school, work, family, and wikipedia. I have just graduated an adoptee from my program and need a short brake. How about this, in around two weeks things will be clearing up for me, allowing more time to work here and at that time would be happy to adopt you. I completely understand if you need an adopter now and choose to ask someone else. Cheers, Tiptoety ^talk 02:32, 9 March 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for your consideration! I'd be glad to wait two weeks. I don't want to make your life any more hectic than it is now. Take yout time and get things ordered, then adopt me whenever you feel ready. Thanks again! Voyaging (talk) 03:11, 9 March 2008 (UTC)

Thank you, and happy editing. Cheers, Tiptoety ^talk 03:22, 9 March 2008 (UTC)

RfA Comments

I want to thank you for your kind comments on my RfA. :D Justin Eiler (talk) 05:30, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

You are welcome, take the comments made in the oppose section and improve upon them, then come back and show us all :D Let me know if you have any questions or need any help. Cheers, Tiptoety ^talk 05:46, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

My request for bureaucratship

Dear Tiptoety, thank you for taking part in my RfB. As you may know, it was not passed by bureaucrats.
I would, however, like to thank you for taking the time to voice your support, despite concerns cited by the opposition. Although RfA/B isn't really about a person, but more about the community, I was deeply touched and honoured by the outpouring of support and interest in the discussion. I can only hope that you don't feel your opinion was not considered enough - bureaucrats have to give everyone's thoughts weight.
I also hope that the results of this RfB lead to some change in the way we approach RfBs, and some thought about whether long-entrenched standards are a good thing in our growing and increasingly heterogenous community.
I was a little miserable after the results came out, so I'm going to spread the love via dancing hippos. As you do. :)
I remain eager to serve you as an administrator and as an editor. If at any point you see something problematic in my actions, please do not hesitate to call me out. ~ Riana ⁂ 11:52, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

Travel Wiki

• You have email. Steve Crossin (talk) 03:44, 9 March 2008 (UTC)

• Great, thanks for moving that to my user space. I'm fixing the templates on Travel Guide Wiki, and also, I've noticed there is no Vandalism policy on TGW. I think one should be drafted up. What do you think? And, also, what do you think of the new vandalism templates? With the modifications of the stop hand nuvola image? I thought it a good idea. Steve Crossin (talk) 23:48, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

• Okay, just letting you know, I've fixed all the templates that I'm aware of, and as far as I can see, no more images/templates have black backgrounds. Should I draft some policies? Feel free to reply in an email. Steve Crossin (talk) 00:40, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

What's the amount of vandalism needed?

re: this decline, how much is needed? Either a user or a bot is reverting unconstructive nonsense a couple of times a day? Just curious TRAVELLINGCARI^{My story}_{Tell me yours} 01:11, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

Take a look at WP:PROT, that might help a bit. But pretty much, there needs to be at least 3 vandalism reverts a day to protect, and they need to be all from different IP's, because if they are all from one IP then why not just block the IP? If the vandalism gets any worse than it is right now, then request protection again. Hope that helps, Tiptoety ^talk 01:15, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

Thanks, got it. I guess I was just surprised that one would be turned down when both have been vandalized semi-regularly. I'll request it again if it gets worse, or hope the IPs get bored. TRAVELLINGCARI^{My story}_{Tell me yours} 01:36, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

Great, let me know if there is anything else I can do. Tiptoety ^talk 01:37, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

Thank god you're on

Resolved

 – User:Huggle is User:Gurch

I need an admin to look at User:Huggle's contribs. I don't know what to do about him. J.delanoy^gabs_adds 22:56, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

Hm..not seeing the problem. Is it that he has made edits to pages other than Huggle related ones? Tiptoety ^talk 23:00, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

no, he keeps redirecting pages to the main huggle page, and he refuses to say why, even when another user asked him to say why he's doing it. I do not know what he is trying to do, and the reason why I panicked is because he was making edits so fast. J.delanoy^gabs_adds 23:03, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

Ok, hold on. Tiptoety ^talk 23:04, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

As I have stated clearly on my talk page, I am User:Gurch. I believe it is within my rights for me to maintain my own software Huggle (talk) 23:08, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

If this user is Gurch, I think it's prudent that he confirm this for everyone involved. I've requested that he log in momentarily from Gurch to declare the alternate account. I feel this is a reasonable request.Equazcion •✗/C • 23:18, 11 Mar 2008 (UTC)

(ec)I agree, as otherwise there is really no way to be sure, and for all we know this is an impostor. Tiptoety ^talk 23:22, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

I do not know how to approach this delicately, but check out this edit summary. I am not sure how to say this without potentially getting into hot water, but did Gurch ever talk like that? I am would like to question User:huggle's claim to be Gurch. J.delanoy^gabs_adds 23:21, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

:O Gurch (talk) 23:23, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

Hurray! Thank you, Tiptoety ^talk 23:24, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

Thank you Gurch (better late than never...) Equazcion •✗/C • 23:26, 11 Mar 2008 (UTC)

I saw this on my watchlist, and I already apologized on his talk page. Thanks, though. J.delanoy^gabs_adds 23:45, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

Tanthalas39 RfA

Thanks for your support - in this RfA, i need every ounce. I saw you updated the neutral vote to 1; unless I am misreading it, that user ended up supporting. Tanthalas39 (talk) 22:59, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

Oops, Keeper took care of it. I would do it myself, but I feel that violates some sacred rule where the candidate doesn't campaign too much ;-) Cheers. Tanthalas39 (talk) 23:00, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

Okay, yea I just saw the number one, and did not look to see the user tried to strike it. My bad, best of luck! Tiptoety ^talk 23:01, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

Hi, what's up?

Hi, whats up? Can we be friends? LANGOLASSI (talk) 20:52 11 March 2008 (UTC)

Right.... Tiptoety ^talk 00:57, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

Hey!

Belated congrats on the much deserved mop Tip. I hope you've been giving the vandals hell from me? :) KnowledgeOfSelf | talk 00:54, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

Thanks! It is great to see your username pop up!! You back??! Cause i know you didnt just stop by to say hi to me Lol, yep serving justice. Tiptoety ^talk 00:56, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

lol. Yeah I'm back :D KnowledgeOfSelf | talk 00:58, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

Hurray! Tiptoety ^talk 00:59, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

You gonna get the whole admin bit back? If not I can grant you rollback if you want it... Tiptoety ^talk 01:02, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

I don't think I'll get the admin bit back just yet, I haven't warmed up to the water temperature so to speak. And please don't grant me the rollback feature, I don't want it. I'm just fine with the rollback in my monobook. Thanks for the offer though. :) KnowledgeOfSelf | talk 01:04, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

Fair enough, a bunch has changed sense you've been gone. Tiptoety ^talk 01:07, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

I'll bet it has. The wiki is ever evolving. KnowledgeOfSelf | talk 01:13, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

Yep, some for the good, and well....others not <--(that needs a blue link...but dont want to re start any wikidrama :)) I think the most fun was when we had 8 users all do RfB's at the same time! Ohh....good times... Tiptoety ^talk 01:17, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

Spring Break

Hey Tip, I'll be taking a "spring break" of sorts for a while, so don't be too surprised if I'm not on for a while. I may be popping in occasionally to work on the adoptee program, but that's about it. I'll be fully active again in early April. See you 'round! THE KC (talk) 01:21, 12 March 2008 (UTC).

Ok, have fun! Tiptoety ^talk 01:25, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

Thanks. Have fun blocking and banning and editing protected pages and all the other things you admins can do. THE KC (talk) 01:36, 12 March 2008 (UTC).

Eh, you get bored of it quick, but I will try. Tiptoety ^talk 01:36, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

You know that one dude who's flipped out at us for reverting their vandalism?

You know, Yourshoebox. I've been thinking, do I respond to his accusation of being a 40-year-old 300-lb. child molester or do I play the adult card, which is a lot less fun? Decisions, decisions! Thanks for deleting his first comment off my talk page, by the way. Casull 02:45, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

No, I will just do this :) Oh the things people say here...lol Tiptoety ^talk 02:48, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

I hereby give my props to you, though it was fun toying around with him. Oh well! Casull 02:52, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

Re: Congrats

Thank you for your good wishes! ... discospinster _talk 00:36, 14 March 2008 (UTC)

You are welcome, do not hesitate to ask if you have any questions. Cheers, Tiptoety ^talk 00:37, 14 March 2008 (UTC)

Message

That did it. Thank you Jayron32, Tiptoety and B, you are each both brilliant and more importantly, kind gentleman.ShirleyPartridge (talk) 06:32, 14 March 2008 (UTC)

You are very welcome. Tiptoety ^talk 06:42, 14 March 2008 (UTC)

Inspiron6m

I took my report about inspiron6m to ANI, you can view it Here. Momusufan (talk) 16:26, 14 March 2008 (UTC)

Great! Thanks for doing that, I like to get input from some other admins before I block on cases like that. Tiptoety ^talk 16:27, 14 March 2008 (UTC)

RfA Toddst1

Thank you for your support on my RfA. I plan to take the responsibilities very seriously. Toddst1 (talk) 19:03, 14 March 2008 (UTC)

Barack Obama

Fair enough - I thought you were stealing the limelight for the protection on WP:RFPP, hence the "Ahem...!" edit summary! ;-) _GB^T/C 22:55, 14 March 2008 (UTC)

Lol, :) Tiptoety ^talk 22:57, 14 March 2008 (UTC)

I had intended for both the semi-protection and move protection to expire in two weeks. Am not fussed either way, particularly, as long as it's protected! _GB^T/C 22:58, 14 March 2008 (UTC)

Okey-doky! Tiptoety ^talk

Thanks :-)

Thanks a lot for your prompt action :-) Sudharsansn (talk · contribs) 00:13, 15 March 2008 (UTC)

You are welcome. Tiptoety ^talk 00:14, 15 March 2008 (UTC)

Zedla RfA

Sorry for the delay but just want to drop a quick note saying thank you for participating in my RfA which closed and passed earlier this week. I'm definitely keeping the comments you and others have left about wiki space participation in mind going forward. If you have any comments I'm always open to the counsel of others. Sincerely – Zedla (talk) 02:42, 15 March 2008 (UTC)