User talk:Ybbor/2007

Re: Editing Comments

Hi, I know that it's not supposed to be done but surely you must agree that the comment I deleted was nonsense? Or at least an attempt at satire re: "'The previous Chreamo page was the only website that gave the specifics about the Chreamo clique-everything from what bands are “hot and happening”, to what to wear, and how to act. True, it could have provided a picture or two of a very cute Chreamo kid with hazel eyes, light brown hair, black, white and red checkered Vans that are ripped on the left, and typical Chreamo garb, topped off with a stripped scarf, but other than that I found the previous page to be highly informational." I was merely attempting to keep the talk page free of information that won't help or benefit the discussion of improvements to the article. Diabolical 15:12, 14 January 2007 (UTC)

Yes, it was either an idiot typing that, or much more probably, a good use of satire. While you or I may not entirely agree with the point of such use, it is not your place to remove the comments of others, whether because you disagree with the idea, or find the method of argument unsophisticated. They are entitled to their opinion, and entitled to express it in whatever way they wish. Wikipedia has no policy that prohibits the use of satire, but it does have a policy against [comments on talk pages]. --Ybbor^T 18:57, 14 January 2007 (UTC)

On signatures

Thank you! I keep forgetting these markups, as I edit wikis on many different engines. I will remember the trick. Peter il Pinguino 00:44, 10 March 2007 (UTC) Also, sorry for not putting it at the bottom. I am so used to reverse chronological order that it did not even occur to me it could be different.

Coordinate removal

I removed the coordinates from the infobox for a few reasons:

1. The coordinate information was all wrong.
2. The correct coordinates were already display in the body of the article as well as the very top right, just above the infobox.
3. It made the infobox longer and was something that added to the creation time of each infobox.

If you feel that coordinates belong in the infobox message me. — oo64eva (Alex) ^{(U | T | C)} @ 08:30, 16 March 2007 (UTC)

Fair enough, I somehow mistakenly thought that the info-box was adding the top-right co-ordinate information, I don't know how. Sorry. --Ybbor^T 21:31, 16 March 2007 (UTC)

why did you take my edit out its true thanks— Preceding unsigned comment added by 194.125.109.99 (talk • contribs)

responded to at User talk:194.125.109.99. --Ybbor^T 00:41, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

GWU

As I just said in an edit summary, I'd been awake for over a day at that point, and my brain was obviously not functioning. :) Thanks for pointing it out. --Golbez 01:12, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

But it gets better. You just did it again. This is downright comical. --Ybbor^T 01:14, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

oh, and just to be 100% clear, there's no need for anything more, I've already reverted it ;).--Ybbor^T 01:15, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

A plug

Hi Ybbor. Perhaps you'd like to plug this list on the survey page? :D Xiner (talk, email) 19:04, 31 March 2007 (UTC)

That page is restricted to sysops, I don't see what good it would do. But in any case, just because it's in my userspace doesn't mean you can't add it yourself. If you think you can find a place to make it fit, don't let me stop you. --Ybbor^T 19:06, 31 March 2007 (UTC)

Hardy Boys books AfD

I have added to Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Running on Empty (Hardy Boys novel) additional nominations for the other simialr articles created at the same time by the same editor. You may wish to revisit the discussion in light of this. DES ^(talk) 05:20, 1 April 2007 (UTC)

Thank You

Thanks for fixing Infobox Comic Strip. When I continue work on Syndicate (which won't be tomorrow, I have a lot of work to do) there should be a lot less articles. --LuigiManiac 02:04, 3 April 2007 (UTC)

FYI: discussion on Wikipedia:Administrators'_noticeboard#LocateMe_bot. Andy Mabbett 01:08, 5 April 2007 (UTC)

personal attacks

I will treat your accusation that I attacked someone personally as a personal attack.

Please, do not attack me personally. Comment on my content only. Thank you.— Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.199.8.98 (talk • contribs)

I am sorry that you feel that way. However, your command to "keep silent" was very impolite, especially when I responded to your query to the best of my ability, and in complete accordance with Wikipedia policies. The fact that the next few questions were prefaced in ways that were clearly intended to reference the earlier dispute did nothing to alleviate the situation either, nor was the reference to vandalizing certain userpages, with the clear implication being mine. [And please sign your comments on talk pages using four tildes (~~~~), even if you're not logged in. It makes it easier to follow conversations.] --Ybbor^TalkSurvey! 21:01, 6 April 2007 (UTC)

Additionally Wikipedia:No personal attacks clearly states that: "Personal attacks do not include civil language used to describe an editor's actions, and when made without involving their personal character, should not be construed as personal attacks, for instance, stating 'Your statement is a personal attack...' is not itself a personal attack." The page also states: "Threats of vandalism to userpages or talk pages [are never appropriate]." --Ybbor^TalkSurvey! 21:09, 6 April 2007 (UTC)

Logo deletion

I don't mean to be rude, but why did you delete my logo I placed on the Audio Adrenaline page? It wasn't hurting anything, was it? What was the motive for deleting it? Liscobeck 01:57, 8 April 2007 (UTC)

As I explained in the edit summary, we only use fair use images when they are irreplaceable. While the "logo" did have some stylistic elements, it was primarily text, and could be replaced by text. Also works under Fair Use should be the subject of analysis within the article, which the logo was not. For more infromation see Wikipedia:Fair use. (And for the record, I didn't delete the image, I simply removed it from the page.) --Ybbor^TalkSurvey! 12:45, 8 April 2007 (UTC)

Thankyou

Thankyou for helping me get my signature in order. I really appreciate the help. --Trumpetband 00:25, 10 April 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for letting me know about the typo. I think I fixed it now. What did you think of the analysis overall? Johntex\^talk 01:24, 11 April 2007 (UTC)

Well, to be honest, if every American made a cost-benefit analysis before making a major purpose, we'd be living in a whole different country. The math part is largely irrelevant, your last sentence was the most acute: "But it is really a psychological question about what choices people will end up making, and behavior is difficult to predict." It isn't a question of whether it's cost-effective (I don't think most people would pay $24,000 just to say they have a better car than Mr. Jones), it's a question of whether people will perceive it's cost-efficient. --Ybbor^TalkSurvey! 01:29, 11 April 2007 (UTC)

That wasn't a soapbox

Maybe you didn't see but I asked why the gay movement is so strong. You, sir, must be stupid.