User talk:Prodego

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Sorry

I'm sorry for not being civil and for causing you hassle. Henchman 2000 19:10, 10 January 2007 (UTC)

The "tab"

Hello, Prodego! Thanks for your response to the VP thread on my coding incompetence. Because of my lack of understanding of JS, I can't tell which part of your monobook.js codes for the warning system. Could you help me out in finding it? Thanks in advance, PTO 01:15, 11 January 2007 (UTC)

Eureka! It works! Thanks a lot. Cheers, PTO 01:44, 11 January 2007 (UTC)

I found that a little bit of rogue CSS that I had added before was blocking the warnings drop down menu. Now it's fixed and operational. Thanks again for your help. PTO 01:59, 11 January 2007 (UTC)

Almost there

Well, I decided to make a user page made of all pictures, and then put all the pictures together and link the certain ones I need to for a new user page. <a href="http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/8844/sunsetuserpageyk4.jpg">This</a>is what my page is supposed to be like. I divided it all up into sections so it would work out, and they can be found on my Sandbox. I have it perfect, except I cannot get them in the right spot, I have no idea what the code is to use to have an image be at the top, middle, or bottom of the page. If it's easy enough to just give me the three codes, just put them in my talk page and I'll see if I can make it, but if it's more complicated or something, could you code it so it looks right? As I said, all the images I uploaded are on my Sandbox. Thanks a lot, Coocooforcocopuffs 00:45, 13 January 2007 (UTC).

I think it would work good to position the images, I'm not completely sure what to do. Coocooforcocopuffs 01:02, 13 January 2007 (UTC)

I uploaded the whole image with no links or anything, and that is at the bottom of my sandbox page, and I'm a little confused on what is supposed to happen now. Coocooforcocopuffs 03:29, 13 January 2007 (UTC)

Alright, thanks a lotCoocooforcocopuffs 03:31, 13 January 2007 (UTC)

The code seems like it would work, except on the whole image when you roll over it with the mouse it goes to the text symbol(when typing the "double sided T") , and the link won't work. I'm not sure if it has something to do with the internet browser, but thats what I'm thinking what is wrong.

I figured it out, I just had to make it again so the text wasn't in the middle. The image works now, all I need is to link the pictures to the right pages, but I can't seem to do it. Do you know what to add to it for linking pictures to a different page? Thanks, Coocooforcocopuffs 05:42, 13 January 2007 (UTC)

Re: Request for deleted articles

Thank you, and yes, I can meet all of those requirements. My site is another Wikia Wiki, so it will be easier to link back here, and license the text. --MasterA113 00:45, 13 January 2007 (UTC)

The Wiki is still in the request phase, but it's going to be called MemeWiki. If you'd prefer, I can wait until it's approved before you let me have the articles. --MasterA113 00:59, 13 January 2007 (UTC)

May I at least see the NEDM article? I agree with you about Brian Peppers, and my site is simply going to explain who he is, and how he became popular on the internet. But, I am curious about NEDM, and would like to see the serious article if it's not too much trouble. --MasterA113 02:20, 13 January 2007 (UTC)

It's all set my friend. Thanks a ton. --MasterA113 03:19, 13 January 2007 (UTC)

No need to remove original text in copyright dispute, IMO

Hi Prodego. Thanks for your help with the John Gorenfeld article. However the text that you removed was not the same as the disputed text. It was a completely new article which had been written to replace it. There is also a dispute going out asking that the whole article be deleted. If there is no text for people to read it would be hard for them to know how to vote on this other thing. Thanks. Keep up the good work. Steve Dufour 05:17, 13 January 2007 (UTC)

Rules for resolution of alleged copyright infringement

I'm not overly concerned about the article in question (John Gorenfeld), but I'm quite curious about what you seem to be saying is a Wikipedia policy that makes absolutely no sense to me. I'm what might be called a "sophomore" on Wikipedia, not "experienced" yet but a little bolder than as a newcomer, so more likely to make mistakes, yet people think it's okay to bite me now since I'm no longer a newcomer. (I actually think this is a problem on Wikipedia; I almost quit as a result.) Anyway, you said the copyvio notice has to stay on the article for 7 days. Hypothetically, if a notice was placed just to hassle someone, or, alternatively - as seems to be the case with John Gorenfeld - a questionable allegation was rendered completly baseless by making a few changes the first day, how could anyone think that something constructive is to be gained by requiring a copyvio notice to remain in place for 7 days? I really am just curious about what seems to be a ridiculous rule, while most Wikipedia policies and guidelines seem to have been thoroughly discussed with very reasonable end results. If you'd like to point me to the rationale, or comment here (I'm "watching" the page for now) or on the Talk:John Gorenfeld page, I'd appreciate it. Thanks. -Exucmember 06:58, 13 January 2007 (UTC)

I agree. Steve Dufour 17:10, 13 January 2007 (UTC)

Thanks!

Hey! Thanks for the page, Diego Godoy (Talk to me =P) 15:23, 13 January 2007 (UTC)

repeated approvals (VP)

Looking at this page I'm surprised that several times it seems I'm approving the same user multiple times. But there's only one welcome message (and I only Update List after welcoming) for the users. What makes it even stranger is that the times are so spread out. Do you know what's going on? --froth^T 20:09, 14 January 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, most of the time I just open VP, add the users with more than 250, notify, hit Done in that window, Update list, Close, then exit VP. --froth^T 20:16, 14 January 2007 (UTC)

Thanks; unfortunately popups no longer work! --froth^T 22:28, 14 January 2007 (UTC)

Nope :( --froth^T 22:41, 14 January 2007 (UTC)

Well when I revert your changes popups work, then I put your changes back and popups no longer work --froth^T 22:58, 14 January 2007 (UTC)

Oh never mind they work now o_O --froth^T 22:59, 14 January 2007 (UTC)

From Bok269

Yes. Id really appreciate that. Bok269 20:54, 13 December 2006 (UTC)

Sounds good. I can't think of anything off the top of my head, but when I do, I'll let you know. Bok269 02:42, 15 December 2006 (UTC)

I'm interested in all three, but since I know how to edit the text, and I am no where near administrator ship, can you explain to me how fighting vandalism works within the wikipedia community (the task force, etc.) THanks!

Will do. Also, I have a lot of photos that I think could be a useful addition to Wikipedia. SHould I add them directly to Wikipedia or to Wikimedia Commons?

Sorry for the late reply, I've been on vacation. All the photos I want to upload are photos I have taken. Would I have to be concernec with fair use when uploading these?

Some are of natural things like mountains, national parks, etc. Others are pictures of cars and other random things I have come across in my travels.

Sorry its been a while ive been busy with work. Ill get on those photos when things slow down.

Thanks for all the help you gave me today

Seriously, thanks a lot, I feel so much more comfortable now :) -Painezor 02:28, 15 January 2007 (UTC)

More trouble with BryanFromPalatine's socks.

Please see [1] thanks! —The preceding unsigned comment was added by BenBurch (talk • contribs) 18:02, 15 January 2007 (UTC).

Unblocked Seand59

i. I unblocked this IP. It really was a Foundation staff member. Danny 19:59, 15 January 2007 (UTC)

I thought you all might like to know that Seand59, who edited the Free Republic article a few hours ago (and was immediately blocked indefinitely for impersonating a Wikimedia staff member), is now known as Carolyn-WMF. Her account has been unblocked by Danny. She really does work for the Wikimedia Foundation.

The article at AmericanPolitics.com that was allegedly written by TJ Walker does not exist. Click on the link you provided. It's a blank page. I believe that Wikipedia has been the victims of a carefully crafted hoax. I contacted TJ Walker and asked him whether he authored the article. He said, "Of course not." He contacted AmericanPolitics.com and asked them to remove the article from their website. They complied immediately. Dino 21:28, 15 January 2007 (UTC)

No harm done. I actually thought it was kind of funny. Given the circumstances, you did the right thing too. :-) Danny 22:40, 15 January 2007 (UTC)

VandalProof

Didn't AmiDaniel tell you not to make minor edits to the user list? Any idea how to fix it without daniel's help? --froth^T 22:02, 15 January 2007 (UTC)

Ah, sorry. It looks at that page you tried to fix. --froth^T 00:40, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

User talk:tellyaddict

Hi there, I think you accidentaly left a message on my User talk page and I think it was meant to be on Froths page, anyway I forgive you. Tellyaddict 22:23, 15 January 2007 (UTC)

Jack Lowry page

I noticed you added a speedy tag to it, I figure it would be best to inform you that said page has already been speedy deleted once today, check the author's talk page for more info. -Painezor ^TC 02:12, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

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We need to be more careful with the approvals of VP. Recently there have been a number of users that were approved who should not have been. I appears that as long as the user has +250 edits you approve. while that is one factor in approving there are others and Im not sure that your looking into them. I do not mean to insult you but I would like to take over the VP approvals completely for a while to ensure that there are no errors in approving. If you would Like I can go over the details of what to look into besides the edit count if you wish. Betacommand ^{(talk • contribs • Bot)} 19:27, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

If you dont mind Id like to take over the approvals since there have been concerns by several people about the recent approvals. Cheers Betacommand ^{(talk • contribs • Bot)} 17:44, 17 January 2007 (UTC)

Sorry about taking so long to get back but Im done hogging the VP mod task and just a reminder please be careful who we approve as one of our approvals went rouge shortly after approval and after I removed there access they turned vandal. Hope we avoid any more like that. Cheers Betacommand ^{(talk • contribs • Bot)} 16:21, 26 January 2007 (UTC)

VandalProof

That was quick! Thanks for the prompt response, RHB 01:11, 17 January 2007 (UTC)

Free Republic

...And yet you state you "assume good faith".....(EnglishEfternamn 02:42, 17 January 2007 (UTC))

Why did you delete my section header in Talk:Free Republic?

All that other stuff was not part of what I wanted as a simple "To Do" list to coordinate edits. Thanks. --BenBurch 06:15, 17 January 2007 (UTC)

Thanks

Thanks for the clarification on my talk page. At first I had no idea why EnglishEfternamn was so confused.

re: VP

Mm, I see. I replaced my comment on betacommands' talk page --froth^T 01:51, 18 January 2007 (UTC)

Oh I know, I just wanted to be as accurate as possible --froth^T 02:32, 18 January 2007 (UTC)

VandalBot application

Hi there.. I applied to use VandalBot earlier and was denied due to a too-low Mainpage editcount (had 247). My count is above 250 now. If you check out my edits, you'll see a do a lot of spam/vandal policing on pages I watch. I really could use the help. Please reconsider my application. Izaakb 03:19, 18 January 2007 (UTC)

THANK YOU!

Thank you for the message you left on my user page. It was quite helpful, and I greatly appreciate your time and effort. I feel comfortable with the present situation, and the solutions which were promptly executed seem quite satisfactory. (If I change my mind, I will contact the named parties.) It is a pleasure not only to be able to contribute to Wikipedia Articles, but to know that help is there when needed! Although I lack the technical expertise to solve some problems (for myself, let alone for others) I enjoy contributing more than my musical knowledge, by correcting faulty spelling and grammar, awkward wordings, etc. Thanks again! Prof.rick 04:02, 19 January 2007 (UTC)

Don't explode!

I see you're explosive. Might I suggest talking to a bomb squad? ~Topaz^♪♫∆ 07:09, 19 January 2007 (UTC)

Is this edit OK?

Hi, Prodego! After reviewing your comments on my User Page, I realized you provided a link which could lead to private information, through a means with which most Users are unfamiliar. I therefore edited out the link. I hope you don't mind! (Of course, there are still means by which any User could locate private information, but removing this link seems to reduce the likelihood of such.)

As a general rule, is it OK for a User to edit his own User/Talk pages? (In such cases as this, or abusive/insulting messages?) I'd really like to clear my User/Talk pages of crap!)

Please don't be explosive! I'm still learning! THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP! Prof.rick 07:39, 19 January 2007 (UTC)

Privacy Policy

You said: "Yes, we have one, and yes, there was a possibility it was violated (by me), in revealing information from the "From:" header of an e-mail to me. However, based on discussion with an arbitrator the release was acceptable, due to the user using his last name in a sockpuppet and first in his primary account. In addition there is a precedent on this from the Squidward vandal."olor="darkgreen">talk]] 17:32, 19 January 2007 (UTC)

Ah ha. Live and learn. Anyway, this was a pretty clear case of sockpuppetry even without that information. --Yamla 17:35, 19 January 2007 (UTC)

Re:User message box

Sorry it took me so long to respond. No I will not use it. But i just wanted to know how it worked thats all. --Darkest Hour ^Talk•_contribs 19:14, 19 January 2007 (UTC)

HA!

hahahahahahahahahahahahah! Joking with you! OMG that's classic! hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah! My message box is meant to be a joke! --Regards, Darkest Hour ^Talk•_contribs 19:43, 19 January 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for tolerance and tip!

Thanks for "forgiving" the changes to my user pages! Also, thanks for letting me know that we have considerable freedom in removing comments from our own user pages. (Occasionally pointless arguments and inappropriate remarks appear, sometimes to the detriment of the quality of the encylopedia. It's great to learn that it's usually OK to remove them.) MUCH APPRECIATED! Wikipedia is "a better place" because of helpers like you! Prof.rick 03:05, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

And thanks again!

YOU ARE TEH WORST PERSON EVER! I AM GOING TO SUE YOU IN ALASKA! (Cool stuff!) Seriously, thanks for even more tips and a friendly welcome to Wikipedia. If only ALL Wikipedians could experience such a helpful and friendly start! I hereby nominate you for a Wiki-Welcomer award! Best, Prof.rick 03:34, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

Thanks

Thank-you for your help!!! —The preceding unsigned comment was added by TerryfaeScotland (talk • contribs) 16:13, 20 January 2007 (UTC).

I think we might have another User:BryanFromPalatine sock

His first edit was to Bryan's user page. User:The_Friendly_Ghost removed the edit of some IP troll who posted a link to Bryan's phone book entry. No quarrel with the edit at all, as that needed to be removed, but isn't that a funny place to edit for your very first edit to Wikipedia? And a funny place to be looking if you were not involved? How should I proceed with this? Should I ask for a Checkuser? Or just let him be? --BenBurch 03:52, 21 January 2007 (UTC)

He's editing WW-II topics as Bryan did under his ClemsonTiger sock. And look at the wording of the protest he put on his user page when I marked it as a suspected sock. This is Bryan, I am almost sure of it. --BenBurch 05:50, 21 January 2007 (UTC)

VandalFighting (reply)

Yes, I'd like to use the full non-admin version: I'm a proud Firefox user ;-) by Snowolf (talk) on 08:20, 21 January 2007 (UTC)

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vadalism

Hi,

I just wondered if there is a way for me and another user to stop vandalism on our article instead of deleting, we have an article called the crims which is about an online game of which we are moderators and have been assigned to stop anymore vandalism to the article as we have had recent problems which have been sorted, i have heard of something called vandal proof i would like to know if that helps stop the vandalism to articles and if so would it be possible for me and 1 other user to get it??

Regards,

SammyBoyTCcrew

i need to be able to put back the previous edits as last time alot was edited and we had to almost remake to whole thing

Nothing now

My gurdian angel led me to the way. Hmm. How did the <pre> tags get there in the first place? I wa sraging then turned my back and they were there. Could someone be editing under my name? --D.H. ( T | C ) 20:57, 26 January 2007 (UTC)

I( do not know. Should I remove the pre tags then purge? And the Message box still stays the same even though I added diff to the end. (last change) in stead of (diff)

Still dont work...

**

Mozilla-not firefox

dunno. Cant find dom. used to know where it was.

Maybe yu should just clear it.

Hammer is sitting next to me.

Thank you

Thank you for your assistance. --D.H. ( T | C ) 21:38, 26 January 2007 (UTC)

VP

Hi, I haven't received any information about my VandalProof application, but my name hasn't been added to the list of approved people. I assume I've been turned down for some reason - would you mind explaining why? If this was nothing to do with you, sorry!

EAi 01:22, 27 January 2007 (UTC)

Threadjacking, re: VP warnings... I'm kinda waiting to see whether they keep {{test4}}/{{blatantvandal}} and those, where ONE warning is all should be given. By the way, thank you for letting me know regarding the customized warnings. - Penwhale | Blast the Penwhale 01:30, 27 January 2007 (UTC)

Up until now, I only really gave bv if I see 3+ edits by an editor that was very bad vandalism, but... I think bv needs to be revisited if people think it's not WP:AGF at all. - Penwhale | Blast the Penwhale 02:05, 27 January 2007 (UTC)

User:WikiMan53 and VandalProof

Hi Prodego,

I have to ask you to check this user, WikiMan53, and his edits regarding VP: [2] - removing one user from the VP Approval list and [3] - telling the user that the his VP application was rejected, by using the same message that you VP Moderators use.

Even I, sometimes, tell peoples that their VP request will be likely rejected, but as you can see here, I clearly state that I'm not a moderator and so on. This user doesn't do the same ;-)

So, can you check the whole affair?

Happy Editing by Snowolf^(talk) on 20:05, 27 January 2007 (UTC)

VP

Now that I have reached over 500 mainspace edits and an overall edit count of over 1000, do you think that I can reapply for VP even if my past application was filled only 11 days ago? Happy Editing by Snowolf^(talk) on 00:34, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

Done Happy Editing by Snowolf^(talk) on 00:53, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

Re: BryanFromPalatine socks

I am not familiar with the case. Which of the articles are you referring to? Or is it the AN/I page itself? Owen× ☎ 00:59, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

Yes, it's a full time job to stay on top of the mess on Free Republic... I'd just protect it for now, and once it's brought back to a workable state, change it to semi-protect. Owen× ☎ 01:05, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

VP approvals

Hi Prodego, I notice you're a mod for VandalProof and that you seem to be active at the moment. I just wondered if you might consider taking a look at the Awaiting Approval section - there's a few people on it now and I've been there since yesterday. I've already been approved once but I seem to have been among the casualties of the move to the 1.31 userlist. It's not especially urgent, but I did a fair bit of vandalfighting yesterday and I'd be keen to try out the latest incarnation of VP. Thanks, and sorry to hassle, --YFB ¿ 02:52, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

Snowolf & VP

Thanks for the approval ;-) Happy Editing by Snowolf^(talk) on 03:09, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

At the moment, VP still tells me that I'm not on the authorized user list. I'll try again in 6 hours or so. Happy Editing by Snowolf^(talk) on 03:25, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

Now that I check more carefully, it seems that my nick disappeared from User:AmiDaniel/VP/Approval. Happy Editing by Snowolf^(talk) on 03:33, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

Still not working. It still say "You are not on the user list" Happy Editing by Snowolf^(talk) on 03:40, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

Cookies are working. IE version is 6.0.2900.2180.xpsp2_gdr.050301-1519 Happy Editing by Snowolf^(talk) on 03:43, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

Well, I've done it. Same result... I'm leaving now, I'm sorry. See you. Happy Editing by Snowolf^(talk) on 03:47, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

Well, I've tried also VP 1.22, which at least starts correctly, but immediately provide me the following error message:

1. You might have entered an incorrect username. Currently, your username is set to Snowolf. You can change this at anytime from "Set Username" under the File menu.
2. You might not be correctly logged into Wikipedia with that username. Try logging into Wikipedia within the current browser.
3. You might not be on the list of authorized users. Please post a request for permission to use VandalProof on the VandalProof talk page. If you have received a message stating that you have already been added to the list, please contact the user who posted that message.

Now, in the right upper corner, it's clearly stated that I'm logged in as Snowolf...

I have to think that the problem it's not within my pc, but in the authorized user list.

Nevertheless, now I'll try with a different IE version.

Happy Editing by Snowolf^(talk) on 09:00, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

The problem is on my computer. I've tried with another computer and it works. Now I'm preparing for reinstallation ;-) Happy Editing by Snowolf^(talk) on 10:52, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

Uhm... I reinstalled XP four times... nothing... VP still won't work, but on the pc just next to mine, which this afternoon was running the same XP version of mine (with the same IE, the sam updates, etc... only other programs were different) and now is running Vista with IE 7, it' running perfectly. I really don't know what to do! Bye and Happy Editing by Snowolf^(talk) on 03:33, 30 January 2007 (UTC)

Redskunk

So I have 31 mainspace edits? Redskunk 03:25, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

What exactly is a mainspace edit? Redskunk 03:25, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

I watch newpage and that doesn't seem to be showing up. Why is that? Redskunk 03:29, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

Protect

Are you sure you don't want to semi it for just a bit? pschemp | talk 03:45, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

When I log out I will. Until then I might as well let someone else test all the open proxies for me, that will save me a lot of time on WP:OP. ;-). Prodego ^talk 03:46, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

hehe. pschemp | talk 03:47, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

The Free Republic Bryan/Dean Brouhaha

Hey man, I'm sorry I keep stirring this pot, but I really, really do believe that something is very wrong here. And I really do believe that Dean Hinnen is here to make legal threats against us. And I really do believe that this is one of the most elaborate sockpuppetting ventures ever concocted here. I mean, how many close family members does this guy have? And why do they all share a computer?

Again, I am sorry this is making grief for everybody, I just want it to END. --BenBurch 04:24, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

helping on WP:OP

Hey,

I use a port scanner and a proxy scanner to check the IP's (in addition to using open proxy lists through the links you can click on at WP:OP like CBL). I'm not using particularly good scanners, just the first ones I've found (I hadn't used this stuff in a while before testing those 3 proxies yesterday) so if you have any tools to use that would be appreciated. That is, if you guys want me to help out. Yonatanh 06:39, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

TBH, I don't know too much about the specifics. I know they usually run on port 1080 and that there's socks4 and socks5. If there's more to know I'd be happy if you could direct me towards some information on the subject. Yonatan (contribs/talk) 14:59, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

As I said before, prior to offering to help out, I hadn't touched these sort of tools in quite a while. I remembered a port scanner I used to use called nscan which is what I'm using right now and as a proxy scanner I'm using some program I found through google called ProxyChecker. Yonatan (contribs/talk) 15:15, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

Dear Prodego

My VP application said I don't know how it works. I do! Respond on my talk please! WikiMan53 T/C e@ edits 16:10, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

VandalProof

May I ask as to the reason you have declined my request for VP? I can't help but wonder if it is personal because you have in the past disagreed with my views. Is there anyone else I can contact about this? -- EnglishEfternamn ^talk_contribs 19:31, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

I have been keeping an eye on this user at the request of another admin, and I think giving this user this tool at this time, given the history of somewhat tendentious editing and inability to take feedback gracefully, would not be prudent and I support this decision, not that it matters in the scheme of things. ++Lar: t/c 12:17, 30 January 2007 (UTC)

Your template list on your vandalism page is out of date

Are you planing to update your vandalism page with the latest templates from WP:UWT? Will (Talk - contribs) 20:56, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

Ok. I suspect thought that the old templates will be deleted. Personally, the new ones take longer to type, but have much better text and are more consistent in names and structure. Will (Talk - contribs) 21:27, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

Vandalproof

Hey, I am getting a "you are not on the user list" error while trying to use vandalproof. Am I doing anything wrong? --Dexter prog 22:17, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

Images in MediaWiki space.

Regarding this change, please be sure we have a local copy with full protection of all images placed on MediaWiki pages, without that measure in place, one vandal could have serious affects. I've uploaded a local copy and fully protected Image:Information.svg. Thank you, — xaosflux ^Talk 03:45, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

User talk:151.203.238.70

You can find some of the background here. My friend from Boston can't vandalize his preferred target, Prussian Blue (duo), so he takes out his frustration elsewhere. He's started posting random gibberish to my talk page. -- Jim Douglas ^(talk) _(contribs) 04:08, 30 January 2007 (UTC)

Deletion decisions

You helped out with the John Gorenfeld article, and I want to ask a quesion of an experienced Wikipedia editor. I'm the self-described "sophomore" above (not a newcomer but inexperienced in most Wikipedia affairs). I'm not attached to the page in question - mostly I want to understand how Wikipedia works (or fails to). The AfD page states at the top, in bold: This is not a vote. In the only other AfD I've seen, the opinions were some deletes and mostly keeps, and the administrator said there was not consensus but in such cases we usually keep. I couldn't find any such rationale for John Gorenfeld. I'm guessing the administrator just added up the (non-)votes, which I counted after it ended but don't remember now (4 to 7? 4 to 9?). Anyway, there was no consensus. Also, the last two deletes said they would have (non-)voted to keep but because the subject of the article (non-)voted to delete, they (non-)voted to delete. But it was very clear that the subject of the article was a new user on Wikipedia who thought that Steve Dufour was using the article to attack him, when the edit history made it perfectly clear that the attack phrase was vandalism (which the subject subsequently admitted). Also, the copyvio issue, if it ever was a real concern, was no longer an issue by the middle of the AfD. So how can it be that (non-)votes are just counted up and a decision made in spite of the fact that there was not consensus - and without taking into account the mistake made by a key paarticipant and its impact on the (non-)votes? I wonder if the administrator even read the whole discussion and checked out the mistake. I don't see how the decision could be delete under the circumstances. When the (non-)vote is split, isn't there a tendency to make no major change, as was stated in the other AfD I saw? Is there any appeals process? -Exucmember 04:15, 30 January 2007 (UTC)

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Cascading

Ah, I see what you mean. Thanks, I'm not too quick on technical stuff :) Teke ^(talk) 03:13, 31 January 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Protected titles

If this actually comes into wide use as a deleted page system, it may not be a bad idea to add something to Mediawiki:Common.js, that would block out the list of pages protected at the bottom of these lists to anons (or perhaps non autoconfirmeds), so not to give ideas. It is possible to do it now, but it depends on how such a system is organized. One big page? Also, what does this system do in terms of server load? Prodego ^talk 02:56, 31 January 2007 (UTC)

1. What sort of WP:BEANS invocation do you see this as? In the absence of a unified theme, each list would contain individual explanations of why the pages have been salted (for the benefit of all users). As anonymous and non-autoconfirmed users cannot create non-talk pages, I don't see why they would pose a special threat.

2. The idea is to divide these pages by month (and occasionally by theme, as demonstrated in the Colbert example).

3. Given that the deleted pages are nonexistent (which offsets the addition of cascading protection), the amount of server load should be roughly the same as (or possibly less than) the amount generated by standard transclusions. (In other words, there should be no significant impact.) —David Levy 03:19, 31 January 2007 (UTC)

When organized by topic like this, it gives ideas for misspellings (perhaps to someone who didn't think of that). It also clutters the page, which the cascade message says to come for more information. But pretty much I just want to mess with the js files ;-). Prodego ^talk 03:23, 31 January 2007 (UTC)

I sort of understand what you're saying, but how would anonymous and non-autoconfirmed editors use these ideas?

In any case, feel free to experiment with the JavaScript files; this falls outside my area of knowledge.  :-) —David Levy 03:30, 31 January 2007 (UTC)

Thank you

Thank you for the help Prodego:)

Thanks for your help with my monobook, I greatly appreciate it. --D.H. • (A)•(E)•(I)•(O)•(U)•(Y) 23:15, 1 February 2007 (UTC)

SaltSeaJapanMS

I used Google and got something quite different. Disregard as troll.

"You have discontinued Japanese Wikipedia. The steward locked that. It verified ¶ ¶ Jimbo Wales, “it is taken Japanese Wikipedia, because of interest of history. That is locked permanently!"

– Chacor 01:24, 2 February 2007 (UTC)

VP Approval blacklog

It seems like nobody went through the approval list since 28 Jan. Please process it if you have some time. Fireice 16:33, 2 February 2007 (UTC)

Yes thank God!

It works. It sayz, You have new messages (whoz at the door). I am overwhelmed with relief.Thank you for your help. --D.H. • (TextMe)•(MyPage)•(MyWork)•(Escape) 20:10, 2 February 2007 (UTC)

VandalProof

Any news about the VP bug which keeps me away from it? Happy Editing by Snowolf^(talk) on 16:00, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

Ok, BTW, have you checked TWINKLE? It's a quite new very useful tool ;-) Happy Editing by Snowolf^(talk) on 18:55, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

help?

Can you help me create a coloured box, then put my normal text underneath it? Slaterj 18:48, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

That was quick - I'm asking for it in general practice e.g. a generic thing that'll stretch to fit text. I just want to know how to get regular text - like this underneath it! thx - Slaterj 18:53, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

let's say 5087D3 I would like it to go across fully, stretching down if text fills it! Slaterj 18:58, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, so I just need to know where the text goes in the script; if you have the box with writing in, whenever i do it i can't put anything after it. I just need to know how to create it, put the text in (and where) and then type after it . Thanks Slaterj 19:13, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

Hit the nail on the head - thanks Slaterj 19:22, 4 February 2007 (UTC)