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WIkipedia:Esperanza/User Page Award

Hello, The Halo. This is a quick message to remind you that all 5 finalists for the Esperanza User Page Award have been chosen. You now need to judge those 5 pages, awarding each one 1-10 points for attractiveness, usefulness, interesting-ness and general niceness. Refer to the Scores section at the project page if you are unsure of how to score.

Once you have scored the 5 pages, email Banes using the specified format. As soon as all the scores have been tallied, a winner will be announced. Thanks. May the Force be with you! Shreshth91($ |-| ŗ 3 $ |-| ţ |-|) 16:31, 25 July 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia Research Survey Request

Hello, I am a member of a research group at Palo Alto Research Center (formerly known as Xerox PARC) studying how conflicts occur and resolve on Wikipedia. Due to your experience in conflict resolution on Wikipedia (e.g., as a member of the Mediation Cabal) we’re extremely interested in your insights on this topic. We have a survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=400792384029 which we are inviting a few selected Wikipedians to participate in, and we would be extremely appreciative if you would take the time to complete it. As a token of our gratitude, we would like to present you with a PARC research star upon completion. Thank you for your time.

Parc wiki researcher 00:10, 26 July 2006 (UTC)
PARC User Interface Research Group

Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Grendelkhan

Just a note to say I was impressed with your rational, levelheaded comments on the RfA. —Viriditas | Talk 10:45, 26 July 2006 (UTC)

My nitpicking

Hi Halo. Nice userpage! I hate to say this, but you have a minor problem with a (I admit nice) picture: Image:Slurms MacKenzie.jpg is licensed under fair use, and thus per WP:FAIR not allowed on user pages (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:FAIR#Policy, No 9). Sorry. Have a nice day! --Ligulem 22:55, 26 July 2006 (UTC)

I'm here! :)

I'm around, dear, I've been planning to msg you all day - but trust me, I've been so busy all day preparing the damned Portal for Featured candidate that I've hardly had time to breath :) Can you hold for 5 mins hun? I know it's late at the beautiful UK, but I'll be right with you, I promise :) *mwah* Phaedriel ♥ The Wiki Soundtrack!♪ - 23:32, 26 July 2006 (UTC)

I'm here, and I'm all yours, hun - you got my full attention :) Phaedriel ♥ The Wiki Soundtrack!♪ - 23:43, 26 July 2006 (UTC)

Hun, is there any way we can chat? Do you happen to have MSN, for example? I feel more comfortable there, and, umm... it's way faster too :) Phaedriel ♥ The Wiki Soundtrack!♪ - 23:50, 26 July 2006 (UTC)

Hah! Count on it, dear - I'll mail you my email addy so you can add me once you have it installed, k? Check your mail, I'll be waiting with MSN open. Phaedriel ♥ The Wiki Soundtrack!♪ - 23:56, 26 July 2006 (UTC)

If you're still awake, Halo, shame on you *tuts loudly* Will ^{(Take me down to the Paradise City)} 00:28, 27 July 2006 (UTC)

Phaedriel, you can add me to MSN if you want (the address should be easily guessable but ask if you don't know it) :D:D:D — Nathan ^(talk) _{/ 01:20, 27 July 2006 (UTC)}

Poor me—I only use Yahoo. ;) The one and only Cliff 15:47, 27 July 2006 (UTC)

I use that...sometimes. — Nathan ^(talk) _{/ 21:14, 29 July 2006 (UTC)}

News

Just wanted to bring your attention to this (to all my Wikifriends). ;) The one and only Cliff 15:45, 27 July 2006 (UTC)

Trust me, I am excited. Whee! (Don't know why I didn't point it out earlier—notice the date on that) The one and only Cliff 15:51, 27 July 2006 (UTC)

Muahahahaha! >:) The one and only Cliff 16:04, 27 July 2006 (UTC)

my RfA

Thanks for your support in my RfA! Unfortunately, the request did not pass, with a vote of (43/16/7). But your support was appreciated and I'll just keep right on doing what I do. Maybe I'll see ya around -- I'll be here!
Cheers! - CheNuevara 17:27, 27 July 2006 (UTC)

Tireless Contributor Barnstar

Sorry it spins so fast... Sergeant Snopake 10:51, 28 July 2006 (UTC)

My RfA

Thanks for your opinions on my RfA. With a final vote of (62/0/1), my RfA passed, and I am now an Administrator. I will work hard to ensure that the tools entrusted to me will not be abused, and will wield my mop proudly.
Happy editing! --Firsfron of Ronchester 22:40, 28 July 2006 (UTC)

My RfA and your vote

Hullo Halo, Thanks for participating in my RFA! Ultimately, no consensus was reached, but I still appreciate the fact that you showed up to add in your two cents. Thanks for complimenting me as a user in your support vote, as well as keeping the count current throughout the RFA :). Although we haven't had much contact (as you said in your vote) I've read some of your comments on WT:ESP and I must say I'm quite impressed. You can feel free to talk to me about it or add some advice on my improvement page. Sincerely, The ikiroid (talk·desk·Advise me)

Thanks from Yanksox

Hey, The Halo, thanks for supporting my RfA, which registered a tally of 104/4/7. Which means... I am now an admin!!! I was and still am very flattered by all the kind comments that I recieved, I will also take into account the comments about how I could improve. I guarantee I will try my best to further assist Wikipedia with the mop. Feel free to drop in and say hi or if you need anything. Again, thank you so much! Also, thanks for all the tallys, you deserve a barnstar for that. ;) Yanksox 04:05, 29 July 2006 (UTC)

You're cool.

Therefore, you get ice to signify how cool you are. Will ^{(Take me down to the Paradise City)} 10:23, 29 July 2006 (UTC)

Oh yeah. If we were any cooler, we'd be absolute zero. Will ^{(Take me down to the Paradise City)} 11:20, 29 July 2006 (UTC)

Hey, don't give me evils! Will ^{(Take me down to the Paradise City)} 11:28, 29 July 2006 (UTC)

Highway's RfA

Flower power!

Request for Adminship

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Thank you for contributing to my my request for adminship. Although I wasn't promoted to admin status, with a withdrawn vote count of 14/27/14, I am very happy with the response I received from my fellow Wikipedians. I was pleasantly suprised at the support, and was touched by it. I will also work harder on preventing disputes and keeping cool under stress. Hopefully I will re-apply soon and try again for the mop. Thanks again, Highway ^{Return to Oz...} 13:33, 29 July 2006 (UTC)

My birthday gifts

I am completely speechless, my dear, dear Halo. I feel silly. I don't know what to say... you are beyond words. I'll talk to you later, you know where... please? Phaedriel ♥ The Wiki Soundtrack!♪ - 14:55, 29 July 2006 (UTC)

Sneaky me

I think I'll do something really nice for you. You won't know what it is until it's done and even then, I won't mention it here. You have to find it for yourself. :P — Nathan ^(talk) _{/ 18:51, 30 July 2006 (UTC)}

It's a *gets knocked out by Nathangas* Will ^{(Take me down to the Paradise City)} 21:59, 30 July 2006 (UTC)

That always happens, doesn't it? You're on the verge of finding out the secret of something and then the Nathangas comes along ;) Hmmmm...something really nice? I'll have to start searching! PS, sorry i didn't get back to you sooner, you wouldn't believe the trouble I've had with my internet connection :( Thε Halo ^Θ 22:26, 30 July 2006 (UTC)

Oh wow! A whole slideshow, about me or, at least, my pictures! What can I say? Thanks Nathan, for being suh a great friend :) Great tune btw ;) Thε Halo ^Θ 22:35, 30 July 2006 (UTC)

Glad you like it! :) People who use *NIX will be mad at me because I can't convert to OGG :\ — Nathan ^(talk) _{/ 03:04, 31 July 2006 (UTC)}

Comment on Phaedriel's RfA...

“ I thought for a second that it might be that you didn't like the way she did her hair or something ”

That caught me off guard and now I have three out of the five legs on my chair broken from falling on the floor … OK, so that was an exaggeration. I did laugh a lot though, and wanted to tell you that it was funny. *LOLs off into the distance* ;) $ΡЯΙNGεrαgђ (-T|ε|C|L-) 15:30, 31 July 2006 (UTC)

		The Barnstar of Good Humor
		You deserve it Will (Take me down to the Paradise City) 16:22, 31 July 2006 (UTC)

I second, of course! $ΡЯΙNGεrαgђ (-T|ε|C|L-) 20:27, 31 July 2006 (UTC)

Yes, of course. Every guy's got to act macho in front of everyone else! :P $ΡЯΙNGεrαgђ (-T|ε|C|L-) 20:26, 31 July 2006 (UTC)

$ΡЯΙNGεrαgђ (-T|ε|C|L-) 22:05, 31 July 2006 (UTC)

		The Barnstar of Good Humour
		You know why. ;)

WIkipedia:Esperanza/User Page Award

Greetings, The Halo. The judges would like to announce that the winner for the Esperanza User Page Contest has been chosen. Congratulations to Kylu for winning the contest. The winning entry can be found here.

If you'd like to participate in the contest again, check by the contest page in a few days and sign up. See you around. May the Force be with you! Shreshth91($ |-| ŗ 3 $ |-| ţ |-|)

...Why?

What's with you supporting this "Holy War" against rom-hacks on Wikipedia? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Shadic (talk • contribs)

Another Barnstar?

		The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
		Because I sit in your room and I watch you, and I've noticed it's a very competitive market...but I've also noticed your extreme dedication, and I don't think you have enough of these! Sergeant Snopake 11:51, 3 August 2006 (UTC)

Re: What happened

Ironically, she was talking about how one thing was always breaking on the laptop...

“ 13:47 Oh, God, if anything can fuck up it will, won't it? ”

Thanks anyway :) Will ^{(Take me down to the Paradise City)} 13:40, 3 August 2006 (UTC)

p As you know, she's back online now, anyway. No worries, eh? Thε Halo ^Θ 14:06, 3 August 2006 (UTC)

Nothing "personal" about the US being a police state

It's a recognized fact by everyone except a small minority of Republicans. I'm sorry the truth hurts you...but it's not an opinion. What's more, YOU seem to be the one reverting articles. I'm adding missing content, troll. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 206.124.6.4 (talk • contribs)

You are quite wrong about the US not being a police state. The US Government does exactly those things. Just do a web search on "police state." It's quite obvious. YOUR NNPOV should lead to a block of YOUR access. 206.124.6.4 15:56, 3 August 2006 (UTC)

I'm glad you like the police state and are happy to participate by helping it with your censorship. I hope you feel proud of that. I sleep well at night. 206.124.6.4 16:16, 3 August 2006 (UTC)

I always sleep well thank you ;) Thε Halo ^Θ 16:17, 3 August 2006 (UTC)

With daddy and mommy government standing over you. 206.124.6.4 16:28, 3 August 2006 (UTC)

Yes, daddy and mummy British Government standing over me. Glad to know that not only do you push POV, are a troll, and make personal attacks, you also don't bother to check where a user comes from. Thε Halo ^Θ 16:35, 3 August 2006 (UTC)

XD somebody should give this guy the barnstar of good humor - strike out the 'good' part. ;) Sergeant Snopake 16:37, 3 August 2006 (UTC)

Heh, don't feel the troll Halo. :) Syrthiss 16:38, 3 August 2006 (UTC)

:P Sorry. He really got my goat! Struck out comments even tho he deserved it j/k :) Thε Halo ^Θ 16:43, 3 August 2006 (UTC)

He's blocked for 48 hours, and I'm not usually around on saturdays...so if he comes back for more trolling don't hesistate to bring him back to AIV for it. Syrthiss 16:46, 3 August 2006 (UTC)

I will, you can count on it. I'm watching his talk. Thanks for all your help. Thε Halo ^Θ 16:48, 3 August 2006 (UTC)

I'll watch him as well. Will ^{(Take me down to the Paradise City)} 18:42, 3 August 2006 (UTC)

*giggles at the whole thing* I'm sorry, I just had to. — Nathan ^(talk) _{/ 22:12, 6 August 2006 (UTC)}

WP:ROYAL

At your suggestion (on AfD), I've created a proposed guideline at Wikipedia:Notability (royalty). It's probably full of holes and all sorts of horrible things, and any input you have or changes you want to make would be appreciated. Thanks! Kafziel 19:55, 4 August 2006 (UTC)

RFA standards

sorry if I deleted yours, I am not the most fluent with HTML/Wikimarkup. It was a mistake. sorry again, Wikipedia's False Prophet holla at me Improve Me 02:13, 6 August 2006 (UTC)

I'm sorry you cannot handle the truth

I added a perfectly legitimate entry to your talk page and to scepter's, and you respond like fascists. It only proves my point. 206.124.6.4 10:33, 6 August 2006 (UTC)

<sarcasm>Of course we are. Seig Heil. Hail Stalin.</sarcasm> He's been blocked. Hooray :) *passes you and Snopake some Veuve* Will ^{(Take me down to the Paradise City)} 10:38, 6 August 2006 (UTC)

Subst:'ing

When using template tags on talk pages, don't forget to substitute with text by adding subst: to the template tag. For example, use {{subst:test}} instead of {{test}}. This reduces server load and prevents accidental blanking of the template. Thanks, — FireFox ^(talk) _{15:31, 6 August '06}

Hey

Hey Halo, Just wanted to let you know I'm back! Æon ^{Insane Ward} 16:43, 6 August 2006 (UTC)

GHe's RfA

Two things...

…I noticed you like the Theatre and Literature. :D Those happen to be among my great passions (ahem, I ostentatiously apologize for the plagiarism). :P I know everybody thinks of Shakespeare when they think of the Theatre, and as much as he was good, he wasn't the only playwright to have existed—so who is your favourite playwright?

The other thing almost needs its own header. I myself cannot word it so as to not seem snoopy or stalking, to quote Nathan, but I had to ask—your "real life" occupations won't keep you away from here too long, will they? (Of course, we couldn't have that!) :P

I assume you are asleep now, as I will probably be when you reply to this, but anyway, if you are asleep, have a good night, good rest of the day, etc. etc. and don't work so hard, don't drive so fast, and as always, keep opera in your heart. :) —$ΡЯΙNGεrαgђ (-C|ε|L|T-) 02:42, 9 August 2006 (UTC)

Wow…it's been a while since I've actually seen a play, even though I have studied a few scripts (yes, most of them were Shakespeare), but I'm not sure if I have a favourite. If opera counted as plays, would those count? ;) Within the world of the Bard, though, I think my favourite plays are The Tempest and As You Like It. —$ΡЯΙNGεrαgђ (-C|ε|L|T-) 23:03, 9 August 2006 (UTC)

Esperanza

		Esperanza Barnstar
		After that speech and all you've done for Esperanza, you deserve this (the first one!) Will (Take me down to the Paradise City) 22:56, 9 August 2006 (UTC)

Thanks!

We've awarded you this PARC research star in recognition for your contribution to research about conflict in Wikipedia. Thank you for your help!!! --Parc wiki researcher 20:56, 10 August 2006 (UTC)

Happy First Edit Day!!

File:Wikiballoon1.jpg

Happy first edit day, The Halo! You seem like a very funny dude, (I'm a newbie).. Well, happy editing and take care!! -- Imoeng 22:49, 10 August 2006 (UTC)

Happy First Edit Day!

Happy First Edit Day, The Halo/Archive03, from the Wikipedia Birthday Committee! Have a great day!

Michael 23:57, 10 August 2006 (UTC)

Sigh... American road signs are so much simpler. Just ignore the M. Happy First Medit Day! -- tariqabjotu (joturner) 13:35, 11 August 2006 (UTC)

File:UK motorway M62.PNG would be a better road sign, he lives about a mile and a half from that motorway. (as do I, in fact.) But anyway, happy first edit day! Will ^{(Take me down to the Paradise City)} 14:49, 11 August 2006 (UTC)

Happy First Edit Day, The Halo/Archive03, from the Wikipedia Birthday Committee! Have a great day!

Æon ^{Insane Ward} 16:39, 11 August 2006 (UTC)

Thanks! it is great to be back Æon ^{Insane Ward} 19:29, 11 August 2006 (UTC)

You've got a Thank you card!

Open your card!

Dear Halo, thank you so much for your beautiful words, your kidness and your trust in me! My Request for Adminship is finally over, and the support and appreciation that the community has gifted me will stick in my mind as long as I live. I have no way to properly express how grateful I am to you for all you've done for me, and all I can tell you is, I'll try not to disappoint you nor anyone else with my use of the buttons... and if I mess up, make sure to come here and give me a good yell! :) Seriously, tho, if you ever need my help, either for admin-related stuff or in any other way, you'll always be welcome to message me, and I promise I'll try my very best.
My dear Halo, I feel clumsy and foolish trying to write you this... what can I possibly tell you that you don't know already? That you are way, way beyond the simple meaning of a "friend"? That sometimes I feel like I've known you for years, or that every time I talk to you I am filled with joy? Nothing, nothing I can tell you can sum up all you mean to me properly. Know that you're in my prayers every night, and that I long for you to return to us the way you used to be, because as long as my Halo is not here, WP is darker, and sad. I miss you, my dear Halo. With a big hug, your friend,

Phaedriel ♥ tell me

V for Vendetta

Want to help on/rescue the article Scarlet Carson? Seeing as I have the film and you have the comic, we could make a good partnership on such articles. Will ^{(Take me down to the Paradise City)} 14:51, 11 August 2006 (UTC)

Yeah, a merge might be better. Will ^{(Take me down to the Paradise City)} 19:04, 11 August 2006 (UTC)

RfA thanks

Thanks so much for voting, The Halo! Thanks so much for your support vote on my request for adminship! With a final vote count of (82/5/0), it succeeded, and I'm now an administrator! I am thrilled with the overwhelming positive support from the community, and sincerely thank you once again for taking your time to voice your opinion. Feel free to contact me with any comments/suggestions in the future! —Mets501 (talk) 03:53, 13 August 2006 (UTC)

Hey, sorry to bother you but...

I was just wondering how you put a link to Esperanza in your sig or how you put a link to *hypothetically* your editor review in your sig? If you could perhaps help me out, that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and if you are busy, disregard this message because it is a trivial matter and should not detract from your more important duties. Thanks again and happy editing! Wikipediarules2221 00:01, 14 August 2006 (UTC)

Wikipediarules2221 has smiled at you! Smiles promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by smiling to someone else, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Smile to others by adding {{subst:smile}}, {{subst:smile2}} or {{subst:smile3}} to their talk page with a friendly message. Happy editing!

Thanks a lot, I appreciate your help with my sig.

Photos

Until such time as the mess involving your sister is cleaned up (if ever), all photos which show her face have been deleted. The photos of pets are still up, though, since those are fairly neutral.

I'm sure she'd appreciate that; kindly pass the word along. DS 02:09, 14 August 2006 (UTC)

Depature

Do you see the smile?

I'd ask you to come back, but I know what's happening and I wish you the best. Will ^{(Take me down to the Paradise City)} 12:16, 14 August 2006 (UTC)

"Hi Will, don't worry, I'm not leaving this place, I just need to clear my head, etc."

Phew! If you were to leave, that would be a very, very sad day indeed. I hope you can take your time away to relax and let things calm down a bit. So much stress just isn't cool. You've been really supportive of me when I was stressed, I only hope that I can return the favor. -- Natalya 15:07, 14 August 2006 (UTC)

I look forward to the happy things chat. And just to lead up to it, here's a smiling crater (you may need to look at the large image to see it). -- Natalya 03:32, 16 August 2006 (UTC)

August Esperanza Newsletter

Program Feature: To-Do List The Esperanza To-Do List is a place where you may list any request, big or small, for assistance. If you need help with archiving your usertalk, for example, all you need to do is list it here and somebody will help you out. Likewise, if you need help with some area of editing on Wikipedia, list it here! Again, any matter, trivial or not, can be placed on this page. However, all matters listed on this page must not be of an argumentative nature. You do not need to be a member of Esperanza (or this program) to place or fulfill requests on this page. If you don't have any requests, consider coming by and fulfilling a few! This program has not been very active, but has lots of potential! What's New? In order to help proposed programs become specific enough to make into full-fledged programs, the In development section of the proposals page has been created. Proposals that are promising, but need to be organized in more detail are listed here. Please take a look at what is there, and help the proposals turn into programs. To improve both the layout and text of the front page, in an attempt to clarify the image of Esperanza, the front page is going to have some redesigning take place. Please take your creative minds to Wikipedia:Esperanza/Front page redesign to brainstorm good ideas. Many thanks to MiszaBot, courtesy of Misza13, for delivering the newsletter.

The last AC meeting (full log) In order to make sure all users who join Esperanza are welcomed, a list of volunteers who are willing to welcome new Esperanzians is at Wikipedia:Esperanza/Members#Esperanza_welcomers. Please add yourself if you are interested; we want to make sure all new Esperanza members are welcomed! The In development section of the proposals page has been created. Proposals page: Some proposals have been moved to the aforementioned "In development" section, some have been left as a proposal, and others have been archived. For those proposals that were a good idea but didn't necessarily constitute a program, General Esperanzial Actions has been created. Two small pieces of charter reform will be decided on in a straw poll at Wikipedia talk:Esperanza/Governance. One involves filling the position of any councillors who may leave, the other involves reforming the charter. Until cooperation with the Kindness Campaign is better defined, it remains as a proposed program. There is a page for discussing the front page redesign. Signed... Natalya, Banes, Celestianpower, EWS23, FireFox, Freakofnurture, and Titoxd 05:03, 14 August 2006 (UTC)

Although having the newsletter appear on everyone's userpage is desired, this may not be ideal for everyone. If, in the future, you wish to receive a link to the newsletter, rather than the newsletter itself, you may add yourself to Wikipedia:Esperanza/Newsletter/Opt Out List.

Have a smile

Chili14 has smiled at you! Smiles promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by smiling to someone else, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Smile to others by adding {{subst:smile}}, {{subst:smile2}} or {{subst:smile3}} to their talk page with a friendly message. Happy editing!

My apologies

There was a lack of any information that concerned me regarding the block. As a result I wasn't aware of any of the ill repute that surrounds the user in question. Sorry for digging any of this back up and any ensuing discomfort for you. JohnnyBGood t c VIVA! 00:08, 16 August 2006 (UTC)

I hope you feel psychologically in better shape soon. I can only imagine how tough this kind of stuff can be. Don't worry about what happened to me last month, it's just a complete non-event. I feel fine. A lot more difficult wiki-things have happened to me, like a couple of religious editors battling it out on my usertalk - or a bogus RfC and impeachment. Take care and saty strong, Blnguyen | rant-line 00:15, 16 August 2006 (UTC).

Re:No problem

No worries. I'm shocked and disgusted by how many people have taken it upon themselves to make this public.... The ikiroid (talk·desk·Advise me) 01:25, 16 August 2006 (UTC)

A star for you

		The Surreal Barnstar
		For everything you and your sister went through. —$ΡЯΙNGεrαgђ

Wangi/RFA

Thanks for your support on my RfA. Give me shout if I can be of help. Thanks/wangi 00:17, 19 August 2006 (UTC)

$PЯINGεrαgђ unveils the new page...

See my user page for the difference! —$ΡЯΙNGεrαgђ (-¢|ε|Ŀ|T|♪-) 15:22, 20 August 2006 (UTC)

Re: Happy things

You flatter me far too much, my friend. Without fantastic Esperanzians as yourself, Esperanza would not be what it is. But your confidence means quite a lot, so thank you.

I was overjoyed to see that your userpage had returned (though that psychadelic image was always fun to look at... ;). It's fantastic, even if you are sparsly editing for now. I hope things continue to improve, and no longer cause you troubles. And if they do, well, then I'll have to find some more smiling image to grace your talk page with. :) -- Natalya 03:02, 21 August 2006 (UTC)