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I was on RC patrol when someone vandalized by commenting and blanking an article. The user also mentioned your name. The diff is located here. Comments?--RyRy5 (talk) 00:21, 24 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I see. Oh, and good luck on your RFA. Cheers.--RyRy5 (talk) 00:31, 24 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

50/50. The user is trying to learn how wikipedia works, but by doing so, he blanks pages. It is vandalizing, but that is a hard question. I suggest leading him to the WP:SANDBOX or suggesting him making an account. But that's my opinion. Comments?--RyRy5 (talk) 00:43, 24 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Wikijumping

Actually, they're allowed to remove the PROD even without improving the article - the PROD notice says "You may remove this message if you improve the article or otherwise object to its deletion for any reason." I think that's because PROD is only meant to be for totally uncontroversial deletions. If the PROD notice is taken off, the only place to go is AfD, which I have done here. Regards, JohnCD (talk) 15:19, 24 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

No worries.

No worries :). Around 6% of NYC's current population is around 400,000 - 500,000. Plus, considering the city's status as having the US's most numerous LGBT community, I think that's an accurate figure.

Pureaswater (talk) 23:59, 24 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Reversion

Done. It is a good thing the IP showed the sources. Any comments?--RyRy5 (talk) 00:24, 25 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

.01 Cabal

Seeing that you're a prolific vandal-fighter, I thought you might want to join User:21655/.01 Cabal. Oh, and here's hoping your RFA doesn't turn out anything like mine did... 21 655 ^{ωhατ δo γoυ ωαητ?} 21:17, 25 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

eh

To take your mind off the RfA, why not try and fix this Wikipedia_talk:Disambiguation pages with links#Template to display project participation at top of your userpage for me (the lines across the top and bottom of the picture) ;> xenocidic (talk) 14:00, 26 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

^ This was written prior to the RfA's closure. eh, sorry that it didn't make it thru. imo the opposes didn't really have a solid position, but oh well. perhaps it was a little premature? anyhow, hopefully it gave you some insight into where you can diversify your wikiportfolio. cheers mate, xenocidic (talk) 20:30, 26 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

The ID? What the heck?! See that's something I never woulda figured out. Thanks man =) xenocidic (talk) 19:19, 27 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Your RfA

Hello Thingg, I'm sorry to inform you that I've closed your RfA as unsuccessful. Please don't be put off by this, take account of the opinions of those who opposed your promotion and consider running again in the future. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with me if you'd like to discuss this further. All the best, The Rambling Man (talk) 16:07, 26 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry

I just caught on RC reverting an edit back to my revert on List of Kirby characters. I just wanted to say sorry for you RFA failing. I thought you would be a pretty trusted admin.--RyRy5 (talk ♠ wikify) 01:48, 27 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Okay.

I'm done editing. It was the only way to prove my point. --4.84.58.82 (talk) 22:34, 27 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

You are confused

Your revert and comments demonstrate that you have failed to read the section you removed.

Here is a timeline of events, with quotes from the article:

1) "In December 2007, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board..."
2) "April 22, 2008 education board's Academic Excellence and Research Committee unanimously voted against allowing the ICR to issue science..."
3) "On the following day the full Board unanimously voted against allowing the ICR to issue science degrees."

Thus, there are two different votes and the material is not, as you said, "stated twice."

Moreover, all mainstream science organizations are going to be "opposed to creationism." However, the opposition is not reason to leave out a WP:RS. Paper45tee (talk) 22:54, 27 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

By the way, your edit summary is childish. If you aren't going to bother reading the article or understand's WP:NPOV's policy on pseudoscience/creationism, then at least don't leave immature comments devoid of policy in the summary. Paper45tee (talk) 23:01, 27 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hey..thanks

) Thanks. Was just going to retire, but your barnstar will result in a little more vandal fighting for tonight....and as Bilbo says, The road goes ever on and on for tonight... Prashanthns (talk) 23:43, 27 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Ah...maybe, but, one ring and 'Gollum'ness is reserved only for admins ;) They are the ones with the protected powers, right. Imagine if their powers get bestowed on the 'Mordoric' forces of vandals whom we fight.........oh...so, if and when I become an admin, one ring comments are for that day! Cheers. Prashanthns (talk) 23:49, 27 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

He he...not at all implying that. Right now, as I see it, the fair men of Numenor seem to be in admin positions!Prashanthns (talk) 23:54, 27 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Oh...I wouldnt. But, what I have is some missing pages from the book which prophesize that the spirit of the Numenorians shall enter the admins of wikipedia to keep the unspeakable evil forces away. Prashanthns (talk) 00:00, 28 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Was good fun and ahem...quite some Numenorian dialogues there. Hmm...hey, next time you log back in, could you help with a fix of my user page? I cant seem to prevent the overlap of the notice on the top and my userboxes. Would appreciate the help whenever you can get down to it. Thanks. Us doctors cant handle too much of code, you know!Prashanthns (talk) 00:08, 28 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Oh..dont bother. Some dabbling with the service badge fixed my notice ;) This is what Dirk Gently calls the fundamental interconnectedness of all things! Cheers, before you dismiss me as a vandal! Prashanthns (talk) 00:22, 28 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

(untab)He he...here's another one I reverted. This one is new - this time, he is calling himself names, but at your talk page!! Can we think of You cant foul mouth yourself policy? :) Me off now, after a long day. Back later! Cheers. Prashanthns (talk) 15:47, 30 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the comments. Sometimes, I just feel like getting away after you start. There just does not seem to be any work once you start vandal fighting!! :)

Prashanthns (talk) 17:56, 30 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

There you go! Thanks for the vandal revert!Prashanthns (talk) 18:25, 1 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

warning

what u mean man? all i asked was did he warn me cuz im black —Preceding unsigned comment added by Numpty454 (talk • contribs) 19:18, 28 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My talk page

No problem, thanks for the cleanup -- I archive them every month, so I usually don't bother. NawlinWiki (talk) 19:54, 28 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

anti-Americanism Revert

It's not helpful to merely contradict another editor. If you are going to assert that the material is properly sourced, you should make an effort to explain why you think that. This matter has been discussed extensively in Talk. Here is an example of what you just called "properly sourced" in the article. In fact, it does not have a single source, so what exactly are you talking about???

The Middle East region has been a focal point of much anti-American sentiment in the latter decades of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st, often blamed on specific U.S. policies in the region, particularly its close relationship with Israel and its stance on such matters as Sudan's civil war and Darfur. However, some argue that the real roots lay in government policy as reflected in state-directed media. By this reasoning, America is blamed for failed systems in the Middle East, as a means of re-directing internal dissent outwards, towards what Osama Bin Ladin has called "the far enemy", America, instead of at indigenous regimes.

The term Great Satan, as well as the chant "Death to America" have been in continual use in Iran since at least the Iranian revolution in 1979. The Iranian capital Tehran has many examples of anti-American murals and posters sponsored by the state; the former U.S. Embassy in the city has been decorated with a number of such murals.

Life.temp (talk) 23:39, 28 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Response fom my Talk page....

No, the examples you gave are not properly cited. The polls you mention do not describe themeslves as indicators of anti-American sentiments, and the respondents to those polls didn't describe ther responses as anti-Americanism. So, in fact, Wikipedia is the only place that calls those polls anti-Americanism. For us to call it that is original research. Maybe you could be bothered to spend 1 day on the Talk page discussing the many issues with this article before going around reverting things. Life.temp (talk) 00:06, 29 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Unsourced: "While not to the extent of Europe there is a rising attitude of anti-Americanism in Australia.^{[citation needed]} However, anti-American sentiments have been present in Australian culture since the settlement and incorporation of the Australian continent by the British Empire in 1788, in which a mixture of anti-Americanism and Anglophilia developed in Australia and shaped the nation's views towards the United States and Great Britain. In recent years, the close relations of George Bush and John Howard, as well as unconditioned support for the War on Terror, has led some to believe that Australia has become a "lap dog" to the U.S. The continued war in Iraq has also led to an increase of anti-Americanism. "
Unsourced: "The reaction to U.S. unilateralism has been nourished by a complex of fears, two in particular: the presumed economic and cultural Americanization of Europe and the Americanization of the European political process. The overwhelming global power acquired by the United States in the post-Cold War era and the unilateral exercise of that power, especially after 9/11 attacks September 11, 2001 fed the anti-American sentiment contributing to its most militant manifestation."
Unsourced: "European anti-Americanism well predates the invasion of Iraq and the Bush Administration, with criticisms of American "hegemonism", the coining of the term "hyperpuissance", and the dream of making the EU a "counterbalance" to the United States all flaring up in the '90s. "

...and so on. Please revert your own revert. Jumping into an extremely controverisal topic without knowing what you're doing doesn't help anything. All the edits I made were discussed in the Talk page. All the removed text violates policies on neutrality and original research. Your behavior borders on vandalism. Life.temp (talk) 00:49, 29 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

accusations of "vandalism

How does it constitute vandalism? I own the book, I took the time to look up the relevant passages, I referenced FIVE different sections of the book, not online, the HARD COVER copy of the book, printed on paper, I listed my references properly and summarized the information therein.

If you have a problem with the content, I'm sorry, but that's what it says. If you want me to quote large sections of the book verbatim, I'll be happy to do that. The information is valid, its informative and its referenced. I don't know where you get off accusing me of vandalism: you are removing valid info from an article, YOU are the one vandalizing the page. I'm reverting it because you have no valid claim on destroying my very pain-staking research. Do you have an idea how long it takes to summarize information contained in a 700+ page book, with an index that only references names so I have to scan individual pages looking for my pertinent passages? I am very put out you high-handedly deleted my careful and thorough work. Please stop vandalizing the page, yourself.—Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.100.13.236 (talk) 23:52, April 28, 2008 (UTC)

^^^ lol, yes, i wasn't quite sure what to do with this. I figured plain reverting it might be in bad faith, in case you didn't notice it, so I figured I would paste it here for you to see. xenocidic (talk) 00:17, 29 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Zitkala-Sa

I am uncertain of the material being put there by User:AHCoates. I don't know if this is new content or pure invention.... Any thoughts? --CanadianLinuxUser (talk) 15:33, 29 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry for butting in. Although the article is terra incognita for me, it didn't look like "vandalism". I, personally, relying on WP:AGF, would not have plastered the user's talk page with a vandalism template. --brew crewer (yada, yada) 15:50, 29 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Did you get all of that IP's spam on the Masonic articles?

I was just wondering, because if not, I'll go clear some of it myself. MSJapan (talk) 15:57, 29 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar

		The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
		The amount of vandalism you revert is immense. Rarely do I face such competition from a non-Bot vandal fighter! Keep up the sterling work! ;-) Lra drama 17:01, 29 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Second Opinion

I would like a second opinion on the edits by [[1]] on The Lives of John Lennon . He cites a book as a source, however not having read this one I am looking for someone else's opinion. If he "interprets" "Successfully sued" by one out of court settlement... [[2]] I am guessing it is biased. Anyways... instead of an edit war I am wondering what a second pair of eyes see. Thanks in advance.. --CanadianLinuxUser (talk) 10:28, 30 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

67.64.208.108

I have already reported them to the wp:aiv i am just waiting for the to be banned.

Staffwaterboy ^Talk^♂ 16:41, 30 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Barnstar

		The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
		I was looking through the wp:aiv and i contently saw your username and all the reports that you have made.I myself and other wikipedia users are very grateful for your contributions.I Staffwaterboy hereby award you this barnstar. Staffwaterboy ^Talk ^Guestbook 17:35, 1 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

noob alert

Sorry thingg. With reference to my 'crystal growth' mod, I was only trying to provide a place of reference whereby users can find a comprehensive list of related establishments. Please feel free to change it back if you want.

Should we have admins block http://www.semi-directory.com? That IP had added it to several pages. I reverted the second and third. Think so - another IP has been adding the same IP: http://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Chemical-mechanical_planarization&diff=208959403&oldid=199384306 and it seems to be part of a whole set of "*-directory.tld" sites. --IReceivedDeathThreats (talk) 23:04, 2 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

One more award

		The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar
		I award this barnstar to you, Thingg, for all of the fine work you have done combating vandalism on Wikipedia. When you're on a roll, I can't block vandals fast enough to keep up with your reports. Keep up the good work! Toddst1 (talk) 00:13, 2 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Expert in Gaelic

Are you some kind of expert in Irish. Well I'm fluent. Please do not remove tag. 78.19.55.51 (talk) 17:34, 2 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

A Chara, There is a discussion opened on the BI talk page, you can make your input there. Slainte! 78.19.55.51 (talk) 17:38, 2 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

It translates to British Islands, I'm fluent in Irish Gaelic. 78.19.55.51 (talk) 17:46, 2 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

it's all good!

No problem! No worries! We all make mistakes. :-) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.68.53.86 (talk) 18:11, 2 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

You don't need to apologize for removing edits by a sock of Beh-nam (talk · contribs). Alison has blocked this IP for two weeks. Once you have read this, you may wish to remove this message - I have already removed the report. --B (talk) 19:44, 2 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks

Thanks for the revert on my talk page... for at least the 2nd time that I can remember. Jauerback^dude?/_dude. 18:27, 2 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Louis XVII

Hi, why did you revert this? The section does not have references. Best, 91.148.159.4 (talk) 18:46, 2 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

How about this template instead? Frank | talk 18:56, 2 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, it's better, I couldn't remember the code. OK, thanks to you both! 91.148.159.4 (talk) 19:00, 2 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

There's a whole category of them here in case you're interested...and welcome aboard! Frank | talk 19:09, 2 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

3RR discussion of British Isles

Hello Thingg. You are one of the editors who is named in the plan I have proposed on the 3RR board for ending the edit war on British Isles. For details see Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/3RR#User:Matt Lewis reported by User:Wotapalaver .28Result: .29. You are welcome to add your own opinion there. EdJohnston (talk) 03:23, 3 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Boris Johnson

Could you please not revert to Boris being Mayor Elect, if you require conformation please contact City Hall in London (020 7983 4100) They will confirm that Boris Johnson became Mayor as of 11.30 this Morning and his administration begins at midnight tonight! —Preceding unsigned comment added by Duncanbruce (talk • contribs) 18:34, 3 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Yes Sir

I Will Not Vandalize Police Article Again. Manlight3000 (talk) 18:57, 3 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

M. S. El Naschie

Hi Thingg! I saw you have reverted edits (vandalism) those were done by user Faragali to the article M. S. El Naschie. This user has left a message in my talk page as well. Seems something is wrong with that article and must be "investigated". Here are some issues related to that article: 1. There are two articles about this person on wikipedia M. S. El Naschie and El Naschie. 2. Those images appear in the article are questionable for their copyrights because one can see them here as well. 3. Both of those articles have been created by the same user User:Nasr2000 and are being "protected" by the user. Therefore, I suggest that edits of this user also should be investigated. I appreciate it if you closely pay attention to this article. Thanks -- Gulmammad (talk) 02:43, 4 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Horror-film-stub

Do you have any idea what's going on with these IPs editing templates? -WarthogDemon 19:05, 4 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Reverting on AdventureQuest

You currently appear to be engaged in an edit war according to the reverts you have made on AdventureQuest. Note that the three-revert rule prohibits making more than three reversions on a single page within a 24 hour period. Additionally, users who perform a large number of reversions in content disputes may be blocked for edit warring, even if they do not technically violate the three-revert rule. If you continue, you may be blocked from editing. Please do not repeatedly revert edits, but use the talk page to work towards wording and content that gains a consensus among editors. If necessary, pursue dispute resolution. Just a friendly heads-up. --Eruhildo (talk) 00:56, 5 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Re: That's cool. The one revert I checked showed the "X" with the "Z" being swapped, so it didn't look like obvious vandalism. I didn't think you were trying to engage in an edit war - the template just says that. I just thought I should give you a heads-up before someone tries to block you. --Eruhildo (talk) 21:27, 5 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

How strange.

I'm not sure who was on my work computer putting really lame vandalism on number wikis (only throwing the F word in? I expect better from someone using my IP!), I appreciate the polite message you sent about reverting vandalism on the Number 0. Just adding another kudos to your apparently long list of accolades for being a fastidious and courteous wikidefender. 65.119.207.34 (talk) 13:03, 5 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

@@ Line 208: / Line 208: @@
 [[Image:Nuvola apps important.svg|30px|]] You currently appear to be engaged in an [[Wikipedia:Edit war|edit war]]{{#if:AdventureQuest|&#32; according to the reverts you have made on [[:AdventureQuest]]}}. Note that the [[Wikipedia:Three-revert rule|three-revert rule]] prohibits making more than three reversions on a single page within a 24 hour period. Additionally, users who perform a large number of reversions in content disputes may be blocked for edit warring, even if they do not technically violate the [[Wikipedia:Three-revert rule|three-revert rule]]. If you continue, '''you may be [[Wikipedia:Blocking policy|blocked]] from editing'''. Please do not repeatedly revert edits, but use the talk page to work towards wording and content that gains a [[Wikipedia:Consensus|consensus]] among editors. If necessary, pursue [[Wikipedia:Dispute resolution|dispute resolution]]. {{#if:Just a friendly heads-up.|Just a friendly heads-up.|}}<!-- Template:uw-3rr --> --[[User:Eruhildo|Eruhildo]] ([[User talk:Eruhildo|talk]]) 00:56, 5 May 2008 (UTC)
+:Re: That's cool. The one revert I checked showed the "X" with the "Z" being swapped, so it didn't look like obvious vandalism. I didn't think you were trying to engage in an edit war - the template just says that. I just thought I should give you a heads-up before someone tries to block you. --[[User:Eruhildo|Eruhildo]] ([[User talk:Eruhildo|talk]]) 21:27, 5 May 2008 (UTC)
 == How strange. ==