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The 1st Great Wikipedia Dramaout took place from July 18 to July 22, 2009. Similar to the Great American Smokeout, editors were asked to engage in a five-day period of abstinence from drama at Wikipedia, the most addictive and yet cancerous aspect of our community. During this five-day drama blackout, regular contributors to the non-article-space areas of Wikipedia ceased working in those areas for the length of the Dramaout and instead worked on article content. With the exception of areas deemed essential to improving articles directly, all participating editors voluntarily abstained from non-article edits.

Notice to participating editors

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Thank you for your support of this project. Please continue to update the log as articles you worked on during the campaign are promoted for DYK/GA/FA status. The Dramaout article-improvement log is located at Wikipedia:The Great Wikipedia Dramaout/Log.

Participating Wikipedians

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Shh...these users are observing The Great Wikipedia Dramaout from July 18-23 and are probably busy creating content or WikiGnoming. If you have a question, please leave it on the talk page but it is possible that this user may not get back to you until the Dramaout has finished. Join us! Signup is here.

To include this template on your talk page use {{User:Berean Hunter/shh!We'reBusy}}
Participants may wish to add the {{User:JamieS93/NODRAMA}} userbox to their user pages.
Participants may wish to add the header {{User:Berean Hunter/shh!We'reBusy}} to their talk pages.
Participants may award the {{User:Juliancolton/Anti-drama barnstar}}.

"My signature below indicates that I solemnly pledge to avoid all drama and other non-essential areas of Wikipedia, and instead to dedicate myself to article editing, for the 5 day period beginning 00:00, 18 July 2009 (UTC)."

  1. Jayron32.talk.contribs 23:31, 10 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  2. a little insignificant 01:14, 11 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  3. — Ched :  ?  01:39, 11 July 2009 (UTC) yes, I need this - time to get back to articles![reply]
  4. –Juliancolton | Talk 03:44, 11 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  5. Plastikspork (talk) 04:08, 11 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  6. —Ed (Talk • Contribs) 04:12, 11 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  7. Jamie☆S93 04:25, 11 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  8. User F203 (talk) 16:36, 11 July 2009 (UTC) I am the creator of this concept, kindly modified, drafted, re-named, and written up formally and professionally by Jayron32. I plan to start on July 20th, a Monday, instead. I will take a few days before to serious think about what articles to write, then will appear with a bang on Monday and work for 5 days.[reply]
  9. Dendodge T\C 17:01, 11 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  10. Chuckiesdad/Talk/Contribs 18:07, 11 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  11. —S Marshall Talk/Cont 01:18, 12 July 2009 (UTC) — I'll be spending this week on a translation drive bringing in articles from the German and French Wikipedias. I might also get a chance to work on List of Australian and Antarctic dinosaurs which I've been putting off for ages...[reply]
  12. --William S. Saturn (talk) 17:17, 12 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  13. weburiedoursecretsinthegarden 19:35, 13 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  14. Gimme danger (talk) - I've needed a boot to the rump for a while to get me creating articles. Good idea folks.
  15. --Dial (talk) 21:13, 13 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  16. --Matt Deres (talk) 01:00, 14 July 2009 (UTC) Will try. But what will the RefDesks do without my wit? :-P[reply]
  17. -- Ϫ 01:04, 14 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  18. --Bigtimepeace | talk | contribs 04:55, 14 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  19. I haven't made any substantial edits to any articles since my successful RfA a month or so ago. This is an excellent opportunity to correct that. ~ mazca talk 11:06, 14 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  20. I'm hardly ever involved in any drama so I guess it's not much of a sacrifice on my part. But I support this effort and the focus on article building. ChildofMidnight (talk) 18:11, 14 July 2009 (UTC) This user has been unable to resist the drama :( but has done some good contributing as part of this effort.[reply]
  21. What an excellent opportunity for me to actually write articles for once in my life! :P --Dylan620 (contribs, logs) 18:23, 14 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  22. Theleftorium 19:07, 14 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  23. Cerebellum (talk) 01:12, 15 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  24. Alright alright, I'll try. And I'll add a Dutch poet or two, preferably dead. But I'm going to have to make an exception--if I can't yell at ChildofMidnight, I might as well not be here at all. ^*(*)^%! Drmies (talk) 04:44, 15 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  25. WordyGirl90 (talk) 15:37, 15 July 2009 (UTC) I love the anti-drama drive, but I'm such a lax editor. Okay if I just use the five days to stub-sort, disambiguate, copyedit, etc.? :)[reply]
  26. Oh go on then. I'll probably have a look at some civil engineering stuff in between playing cricket. Quantpole (talk) 15:55, 15 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  27. Oh God, yes. I'm amazed at how much effort some users put into everything but articles. ike9898 (talk) 18:50, 15 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  28. AdjustShift (talk) 22:04, 15 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  29. July 18-July 22 Article building only unless to fight vandalism or if there is an emergency.--The LegendarySky Attacker 01:18, 16 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  30. I pledge to avoid the drama. I do reserve the right to say hi to other users on their talk pages! Grundle2600 (talk) 02:13, 16 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  31. I've got an article in mind, and I'll forego drama in favor of helping to get it properly sourced and neutrally written. Even if it's really tempting drama. -GTBacchus(talk) 02:22, 16 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  32. Ahhh...what the heck.Abce2|Aww nuts!Wribbit!(Sign here) 02:26, 16 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  33. Is this the line for REO Speedwagon tickets? --Buster7 (talk) 04:28, 16 July 2009 (UTC) I'll start right now tho since I will be on Holiday the 18th till the end of the month.--Buster7 (talk) 04:33, 16 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  34. And may I suggest working on Category:Pages with broken reference names. Debresser (talk) 09:32, 16 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  35. I'll definitely be able to do this starting Sunday. Saturday, I should be getting a rename done, in which case I'll spend any time I'm on Wikipedia cleaning some redirects, and getting used to the new name. :P iMatthew talk at 11:06, 16 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  36. hmwithτ 15:25, 16 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  37. Don't know about writing articles, but I've been planning for a while to print out the list of Registered Historic Places in the area and getting photos of the locations that haven't had images uploaded yet. This might be a good time to stay away from DreamHost and WP:IECOLL for a while... --SarekOfVulcan (talk) 16:09, 16 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  38. There are a couple of articles I've been planning to work on, but have been unable to get around to doing due to my drama addiction. This sounds like a good idea. -- Scjessey (talk) 16:16, 16 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  39. This signature is legally binding in the fact that the GWD works in such a way as no editor will be allowed to pull me into drama by bringing me to AN/I this weekend. Law type! snype? 18:52, 16 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  40. Why not? bibliomaniac15 19:00, 16 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  41. I started today. Drama is time wasted that could've been spent writing and sourcing articles. Vyvyan Basterd (talk) 19:40, 16 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  42. A. di M. (talk) 22:33, 16 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  43. Sweet Zombie Jesus please. EVula // talk // ☯ // 22:45, 16 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  44. I'll try, though Recent Changes patrol generally leads to attacks upon my person. I suppose vandal reverting isn't covered by the proposal. I also reserve the right to continue to work on the Reference Desks. Who then was a gentleman? (talk) 22:55, 16 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  45. Great idea. Tom Harrison Talk 23:07, 16 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  46. Of course. (BTW, I suppose there is an exception for dragging drama strike-breakers to ANI?) Hans Adler 00:17, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  47. Meh, could use some more time in the mainspace. Feel free to trout me if I touch ANI. MuZemike 00:24, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  48. Bearian (talk) 00:35, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  49. Used up my drama a while back. If there are any issues during this, I'll just bang my head on the keyboard and then get some aspirin/tums/scotch. :) Shinerunner (talk) 01:33, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  50. That is what we are all here for!-- Tinu Cherian - 02:22, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  51. Clever. My best work always took place during study hall. My goal = five new articles or improving two existing articles to GA-class. APK that's not my name 02:23, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  52. I generally exempt myself from drama anyway. So it should be no problem to stick to this. Daniel Case (talk) 02:29, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
    I will carry on my work in main space, but I will also see where I can help out at WP:EAR and respond to comments on my WP:GAN and WP:GAR reviews as they are intimately concerned with improving artciles. Jezhotwells (talk) Withdrawn, see [1]. Jezhotwells (talk) 02:47, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  53. I'm in -- Lantrix (talk) 02:51, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  54. I almost never have drama issues, but I think this is a good idea. SpencerT♦Nominate! 02:55, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  55. I'll be there in spirit, although I am actually on wikibreak. Ohconfucius (talk) 04:00, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  56. Balls to the drama. –blurpeace (talk) 04:19, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  57. Great idea. - NeutralHomer • Talk • 04:23, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  58. I will use this as an arbcom break as well; I have a backlog of half-drafted new articles to finish. John Vandenberg (chat) 04:38, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  59. Let's try avoid causing drama! OhanaUnitedTalk page 06:23, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  60. Yes, ok - I want to get back to my articles - anyone wanting to help me at Frasier is welcome! Fritzpoll (talk) 07:55, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  61. I won't be able to get online for most of the five days but I'll join in for the first few days. WVRMAD•Talk •Guestbook 10:17, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  62. JKBrooks85 (talk) 11:15, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  63. Sounds like a worthy cause. - Dank (push to talk) 12:58, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  64. If I edit (may just stay on wikibreak) then yes I'll follow this. Wizardman 13:13, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  65. Maxim(talk) 13:22, 17 July 2009 (UTC) Even though I don't particularly edit those areas.[reply]
  66. Davewild (talk) 16:50, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  67. This is a great idea. I will write some articles over the weekend. shoy (reactions) 17:00, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  68. I am considering, even, closing my user talk page for the duration to all general drama topics. I'll only accept inquiries and comments about my actual article-space edits. Still thinking about it. But I'm totally psyched about this excellent idea!--Jimbo Wales (talk) 18:20, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  69. Enigmamsg 18:31, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  70. Dramas are better on the stage or the big screen. I have a bunch of content I've been researching and am looking forward to drafting.   Will Beback  talk  19:42, 17 July 2009 (UTC) (PS: There's a mediation efort just starting in which I'm a participant, and so I may need to post there - but hopefully that'll be a drama-reducing exercise)[reply]
  71. Why not? I can get to work creating something useful. Wperdue (talk) 20:09, 17 July 2009 (UTC)wperdue[reply]
  72. Yeah, why not. Maybe I can finally get that FA project up for discussion. Tony Fox (arf!) 20:16, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  73. Sure, why not? I've got a lot of article work to do, and this could help speed it up. Timmeh 20:43, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  74. DYK, here I come! --Tango (talk) 21:09, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  75. I'm sure even I can manage five days! ;-) Ryan PostlethwaiteSee the mess I've created or let's have banter 22:09, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  76. I don't see WP:FAC listed as an exempt area, but I'm assuming it is. If my assumption is correct, count me in. Steve Smith (talk) (formerly Sarcasticidealist) 22:43, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
    "WP:GA and WP:FA/WP:FL nominations for articles/lists you worked on through this campaign" in the exempt section. –Juliancolton | Talk 22:52, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
    Well, I'm blind - thanks Julian. The only thing is that I don't think I'll have anything I worked on this campaign into FAC by the deadline. Can I participate at FAC for articles I worked on before this campaign? Steve Smith (talk) (formerly Sarcasticidealist) 22:56, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
    Yes, clearly. FAC and GAN improve articles and improve the encyclopedia. rʨanaɢ talk/contribs 03:46, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  77. Seems like a noble effort, my only exception will have to be my wikignoming work on Wikipedia:Article Rescue Squadron/Current articles just to sort and ensure we stay compliant with tag usage. I have a few articles in the wings to work on. -- Banjeboi 22:46, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  78. Ha! (talk) 22:58, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  79. This might be a nifty experiment. I'll bring protective eyewear, just in case. Btw, I found this by accident; the folk who might benefit from this sort fo abstention might not be seeing it. - Arcayne (cast a spell) 23:29, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  80. Sure. Dekkappai (talk) 00:54, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  81. I probably oughtn't sign this, since the event has already begun, but I think I'm allowed this one indisgression. BobAmnertiopsis∴ChatMe! 01:18, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  82. Count me in. ⋙–Berean–Hunter—► ((⊕)) 01:36, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  83. Yeah sure, it's nice to chill out! -Tfz 02:51, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  84. If oversight/OTRS duties are part of gnoming, consider me in! - Mailer Diablo 03:34, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  85. Screw UTC, It's July 18 where I am in two hours. And so, we begin this great experiment. Resolute 04:12, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  86. Am I breaking the rule by editing this page? :| Lara 04:28, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  87. Count me in! Artichoker[talk] 04:35, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  88. I'm in. GreenGourd (talk) 04:36, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  89. I am new to this wikipedia you speak of. Sign me up to this jazz :) Ivtv (talk) 04:38, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  90. Yep, sure. Will give me a chance to actually do some work on 24 articles, which I've been saying I'd do since....March? Steve Crossin The clock is ticking.... 04:39, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  91. Eh.. I'm late. ≈ Chamal talk 04:46, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  92. A bit late, but then again... I'll give it a serious go. Lars Washington (talk) 07:35, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  93. Tyciol (talk) 09:03, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  94. Sorry, heard of it too late... but I promise I'll have no drama for the rest of the time. Kayau |Jane Eyre| PRIDE AND PREJUDICE| les miserables 10:14, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  95. Kausill 10:41, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  96. A bit late but Go on then, I'll give it a shot. AtheWeatherman 14:58, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  97. 15 hours late, but whatever.--Giants27 (c|s) 15:35, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  98. Pmlineditor 15:42, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  99. I just found out about this. I'll pledge to do my best, although I will most likely defend a page or two at AfD. I'll avoid engaging in arguments there, though. GaryColemanFan (talk) 17:44, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  100. Productive work that improves Wikipedia over drama? Well I always was a bit of a rebel so let's try something different for a few days ;) MPJ-DK (talk) 18:55, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  101. (X! · talk)  · @883  ·  20:11, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  102. Absolutely. Pinkgirl34 23:54, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  103. Nikki♥311 03:05, 19 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  104. Well, I applaud the sentiment and will happily avoid most of project space for a week. I'll cynically note that the editors who are part of the problem will either not sign the pledge or not honor it once signed. --JayHenry (talk) 03:54, 19 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  105. This page excluding. Sceptre (talk) 10:59, 19 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  106. Yes, definitely. The Earwig (Talk | Contribs) 15:32, 19 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  107. Ahh... a nice break from the drama! Rmosler | ● 17:47, 19 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  108. Agradman talk/contribs 19:31, 19 July 2009 (UTC) ... moved my name from the counter-protest - this is pleasantly peaceful :)[reply]
  109. Totally. иιƒкч? 05:13, 20 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  110. Would've been earlier, internet kept quitting on me. ceranthor 12:02, 20 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  111. I only just noticed this, but then I'm a WikiGnome and this is how I edit anyway. Might as well sign up, I suppose. Robofish (talk) 16:26, 20 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  112. I just found out about this, but better late then never...*heads off to work on articles* SuperHamster (Talk) (Contributions) 18:23, 20 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  113. Belatedly joining to express moral support. Unfortunately, I don't have much time for editing during the event. Finell (Talk) 19:01, 20 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  114. My contributions are wikignomish in nature anyway, so count me in. Great idea. Peltirasia (talk) 19:12, 20 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  115. with the exception that I will still be rescuing articles, and thus participating appropriately in deletion discussions. Jclemens (talk) 22:18, 20 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  116. I'll get straight to work improving this Mary J. Blige song, anyone care to help? Lampman (talk) 23:34, 20 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  117. I'm in, I was away traveling so I saw the dramaout and I wanted to join ASAP, but being that I was using a public computer, I didn't feel secure logging in on my admin account ;), but I'd love to join! :). Mifter (rytalk) 01:08, 21 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  118. There's drama on the Wiki? Royalbroil 04:41, 21 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  119. To be or not tutubi? --TitanOne (talk) 23:43, 21 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  120. I am a late joiner, only eventually seeing notice of this, because, well, i was kinda very busy in drama. Now, visiting this page, I am kinda also intrigued with the idea of taking advantage of no-drama-busters being around for a few days, but i already added the usertag. So, wanna try to comply with the spirit of this for a coupla days, anyhow. Hmm, i could use a Tarleton to smoke.... Hmm, this is already kinda onerous. Hmm, regretting perhaps.... doncram (talk) 04:17, 22 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  121. I was not aware about this until today. I was able to start some articles about some Roman Catholic diocesan bishops from various Roman Catholic Dioceses in Minnesota during this time. I hope this helps- Thank you-RFD (talk) 14:08, 22 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  122. I hope it's not too late--sounds like a fine idea. Regards, • CinchBug • 04:30, 23 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  123. Just didn't have enought time to add my name here. —MC10|Sign here! 02:42, 25 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  124. Will try my best. —Ynhockey (Talk) 23:59, 25 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  125. Tyw7 (talk · contribs)--Tyw7  (Talk • Contributions)

Counter-protest

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With the zombies away, now maybe we can get something done.
Participants may wish to add the {{User:Thekohser/MAXDRAMA}} userbox to their user pages.
Participants may wish to add the header {{User:Allstarecho/dramafail}} to their talk pages.

"My signature below indicates that I solemnly pledge to add just enough drama and other non-essential actions to Wikipedia, to offset the above-mentioned increased dedication to article editing, for the 5 day period beginning 00:00, 18 July 2009 (UTC)."

  1. Thekohser 16:34, 17 July 2009 (UTC). I have been stuck for the past few weeks under an Arbitration Committee-mandated provisional unban, which restricts me to a 2:1 ratio of Mainspace to Dramaspace edits. If I've had to suffer like that for all this time, if you guys are going to go in for this self-imposed suffering, I'm going to take that opportunity to PAR-TAY ! ! ![reply]
  2. May have to get active in these areas again to make up for the slack. Ameriquedialectics 21:13, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  3. Oh spiffing idea - a five day free pass for trøllz to work their malevolent magic. Won't somebody think of the children? pablohablo. 22:03, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
    Comment - but all they want is attention; denying them such may make their widdle haids pop right off their shoulders. - Arcayne (cast a spell) 23:24, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
    Ah, I understand - hence the expression "be vewy vewy quiet … I'm hunting twowwz"  pablohablo. 23:43, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  4. I'm joining The Great Wikipedia Dramain for us wikipedia editors who never (honest, swear to god, etc. etc.) who never indulge in drama! --RegentsPark (sticks and stones) 00:30, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  5. Epic fail. - ALLST✰R▼echo wuz here 02:42, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  6. Ooo, the parents are gone for five days? This could be fun... I'll order the kegs. wadester16 03:15, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  7. Leaving the dull work to others. Thanks. Now I'll have to spend even more time at it. DGG (talk) 03:38, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  8. I normally stick to articlespace as much as possible... but now I have to troll ANI to make up the difference! bahamut0013wordsdeeds 05:20, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  9. I will master the chaotic path of simultaneously engaging in drama while not doing so. Tyciol (talk) 09:06, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  10. Dramaout seems irresponsible to me. If nobody works on the normal maintenance, the workload gets unnecessarily heavy for the rest of us. Firestorm Talk 20:25, 19 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  11. This all reminds me of the "So how's that working out for you?", "What?", "Being clever?" dialog from Fight Club. Tarc (talk) 01:07, 21 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  12. Head. Sand. Hilarious. Dendlai (talk) 12:16, 21 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  13. A Great Hypocrisy-Out would be far more beneficial for all concerned. Now bring on the cowbell!--R.D.H. (Ghost In The Machine) (talk) 13:52, 21 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  14. "Drama" is a pejorative used by drama queens to try to accuse others of making them sad. There is no way to take a vacation from it, and I suggest the "Dramaout" is a big drama fit being pitched by the queeniest of them all. Geogre (talk) 19:56, 21 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  15. We don't have nearly enough drama on Wikipedia. Pzrmd (talk) 06:36, 22 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  16. Like the idea but don't like how it's formulated. Calling "drama" the discussions going on on the reference desks or policy talk pages doesn't seem appropriate. Laurent (talk) 14:31, 22 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Neutral

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  1. Graeme Bartlett (talk) 10:00, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  2. fail, you can't have "NODRAMA" with out drama, note the paradox. Antonio López (desu) 17:30, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
    And you can't have DRAMA without a DRAM, so what'll you have? MuZemike 01:33, 19 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
    What part of paradox don't you understand Antonio López (desu) 01:35, 21 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
    Laphroaig will do nicely. . dave souza, talk 19:08, 21 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  3. What if this is your modus operandi normally? Just 5 days? Everyone should stfu and get to work for 360 more days. I find this particularly useful with my "Gah! Shut up and leave me alone!" approach. Not so helpful with a project dependent upon community collaboration, but it gets more done than arguing. --Moni3 (talk) 19:45, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
    Then we would have 1 day every four years to create as much drama as possible. Then we go back to ignoring it for another four years. :) iMatthew talk at 19:49, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
    Someone should make that policy, like yesterday. --Moni3 (talk) 19:54, 18 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  4. I'm thinking about gradually getting back into Wikipedia; I may or may not edit WP:RFA and other pages. But I applaud the editors who've signed the pledge, and am waiting to see which ones actually honour it. Me? I can't make promises that I'm not sure I can keep. Master&Expert (Talk) 03:48, 20 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  5. WARNING this page is causing drama. Paradox in 5...4...3...2...1... ▫ JohnnyMrNinja 05:59, 20 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  6. Judging by this comment by an Arbitrator the whole affair looks like a disruption. A vacation would be fairer and uncontroversial. NVO (talk) 14:15, 21 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  7. Looks like a pretext for people who contribute little content to get sanctimonious about it. My first encounter with this project was an unexpected email from someone who, in a decidedly condescending tone, was asking me to put featured content drives on the back burner in order to advise him not on content but on a little pet project he was devising. I won't say what his ops were but they were very very high (among the highest) and a review of his last 500 article space edits might earn him the title The Great Redirector. Further details, which I won't elaborate here, left an even worse aftertaste. At that time I had six featured content candidacies active across two WMF projects, and am currently nominating a restored version of the Charge of the Light Brigade for featured picture consideration, which seems strangely apt. It is facile and unproductive to foster the notion that any participation at all on certain pages is "cancerous". No one runs a factory with the assumption that it's morally flawed to do anything other than assemble widgets on the assembly line. I'll go right on doing what I was doing: work hard, think hard, and talk hard. Get off your high horses. Durova280 16:28, 21 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  8. Noticed the same comment that NVO helpfully links. Any failure by me to contribute to current dramaz is due to Wikisloth, note that I'm not in a position to use its alternative name as that is apparently a blockable offence for jannies. p.s. is signing this prohibited drama? . . dave souza, talk 19:08, 21 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  9. I'm a mediator, get me out of here! Xavexgoem (talk) 20:39, 21 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  10. Tyw7  (Talk • Contributions) 22:52, 30 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  11. I no understand nil-nada, so here my signature: ... said: Rursus (bork²) 12:34, 1 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
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