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???

What's this? --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 21:06, 3 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I don't know the stupid computer won't let me see it. If it did, I might be able to tell you. Lover of the sand 21:33, 5 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I just tried again and it said it was "blocked indefinately", so it won't let me. Lover of the sand 21:45, 5 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

oh, ok. I'll have to look at it later, though, because the computer is in the living room and my parent is behind me and I don't want to be kicked off of here 4ever. Thanks!

*Lover of the sand 22:16, 5 April 2007 (UTC)*[reply]

ps- can you tell me how to set up an autograph book please???????????

Re:WP:JOTD

You seem to know a lot of about "_______ of the day" so I'm going to ask you: Has there ever been a Wikiproject Joke of the day? I wouldn't be surprised if it suffered the same death as Espersnza. ~Step trip 02:58, 4 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Judging by this google search, I'd say no. But if the pages were deleted, they probably wouldn't show up on the search. --Tewy 03:27, 4 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Was MOTD ever deleted? ~Step trip 14:08, 4 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

As far as I know, this is the history of motto of the day:

Wikipedia:Official Wikipedia motto (redirect page)
Wikipedia:Mottos' Committee (redirect page)
Wikipedia:Motto of the day

If you check the page histories, you can see when pages were to the new names, etc. This might also help you see what has been redirected to Wikipedia:Motto of the day. --Tewy 02:59, 5 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

This may be a bit personal, but did most of these WP edits come from MOTD? ~Step trip 03:03, 5 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, I used an extensive number of edits moving obsolete subpages around, discussing what needed done, and doing other tasks needed to organize and revive MotD. A lot of the edits are also for Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. The tables at the bottom of your link show where I've been most frequent. --Tewy 21:46, 5 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Why do you ask? --Tewy 21:49, 5 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Huh?

I feel really dumb. I am confused about the whole revert vandalism thing. I already had the monobook thing added in, but I couldn't figure out what it does. Oh, I also purged the cache. How would I find a vandalised article? Chiefsfan364 (talk) 22:43, 4 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Essjay Impersonators

You recently reported the usernames that impersonates User:Essjay on WP:AIV. However, these usernames has already been blocked in the past. Amos Han ^Talk 23:10, 4 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

{{Indef}} is for users who are indefinitely blocked. Amos Han ^Talk 23:21, 4 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

{{Indef}} is used for indefinitely blocked users. However, users who got blocked a long time ago usually doesn't get {{Indef}} Amos Han ^Talk 00:26, 5 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, and many (not all) indef blocked users have {{IndefBlocked}} on their user (and talk) page. Amos Han ^Talk 00:56, 5 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

FYI, if you aren't aware, you can check whether a user has been blocked (currently or in the past) by clicking on their user contribtions and then clicking on "block log." Hope that helps if you didn't already know. Newyorkbrad 16:02, 7 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Re. Admin Coaching

Erm, yeah, I guess so. At least those criteria don't mention anything about admin coaching. The admin coaching program and the adopt-a-user program may have similarities, but they're not the same, so they don't interfere with each other I guess. Regards, Húsönd 00:46, 5 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Sure! :-) You may wish to create a subpage for your coaching program, perhaps similar to Dgies'. I shall peruse your contributions and make all sorts of comments just as if you were under a current RFA. Also, when in doubt, feel free to ask me about it. The areas where I'm particularly experienced are vandalfight, page protection, WP:AFD and WP:CSD. Best regards, Húsönd 00:58, 5 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I think I did it right...

Sorry I took so long to respond. I had church. Well, I reverted vandalism but not in the correct way. Here is the article Bow Wow —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Chiefsfan364 (talk • contribs) 01:46, 5 April 2007 (UTC).[reply]

Before

Before I do that, I would like to give you this:

		The Wikicookie
		Steptrip, I hereby award you a wikicookie, for excellent work on reverting vandalism and helping newcomers like me get out on the right foot. Chiefsfan364 (talk) 01:55, 5 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

DARN IT

My timer for being on the computer just went off. Sorry! I guess I'll talk to you later! Chiefsfan364 (talk) 01:57, 5 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Majorly's RfB

Hi Steptrip, thanks for your kind support in my RfB. Sadly, it didn't pass, but I appreciate the support, and I do intend to run again eventually. See you around! Majorly _{(o rly?)} 03:45, 5 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Re: Comment on User talk:Majorly

Which comment? This one?

"Ah well, better luck next time. Thank you for volunteering to serve anyways."

Not sure what that has to do with me going on RfA... Anyways, yes, I will be on RfA, as soon as Nishkid recovers from his surgury. · AO ^Talk 14:24, 5 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, okay. RyGuy offered to co-nominate, whenever Nishkid returns. · AO ^Talk 14:30, 5 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Just because the others he nominated passed doesn't mean I will... In this case, I think it's better to be pessimistic. :-) I'll review you later today. · AO ^Talk 15:08, 5 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

There was a study (don't think it was really a study) that proved beyond doubt that optimists and pessimists are the same thing, because they both believe that life couldn't be better. :-) I'll start looking at your contribs now by the way. · AO ^Talk 16:28, 5 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Mine is true. ;-) · AO ^Talk 16:58, 5 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Done. · AO ^Talk 17:36, 5 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

By the way, you should remove the "including idiots" part in your status. Remember that vandals aren't idiots, just bored. · AO ^Talk 12:45, 6 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Your NPWatcher Application

Dear Steptrip,

Thank you for applying for NPWatcher! You've been approved to use it. Before you run the program, please check the changelog on the application page to see if there is a newer release (or just add the main page (here) to your watchlist). Report any bugs or feature suggestion here. If you need help, feel free to contact me or join NPWatcher.

Snowolf ^(talk) _CON ^COI - 16:19, 5 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Sprotect

I didn't quite follow what you were asking, but I think you can add whatever symbol you want, bearing in mind that someone might revert you. :-) SlimVirgin ^(talk) 21:55, 5 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Zero tolerance...

Just wondering, with reference to User talk:65.93.57.175, don't you think a test4im is a little bit aggressive for a first ever offence? Surely it might just have the effect of aggravating the user even more? And especially in this case, where the user appeared not to be a mindless vandal but someone with a point to make.. perhaps telling them why what they did is unacceptable, rather than a stop hand and one very snappy sentence, might be the way forward... LibLord 22:53, 5 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The user has since vandalised a further two times, so should you wish to get them blocked you can now. LibLord 22:55, 5 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, I got quite confused after I reverted that and went to post a warning myself. You've been doing great anti-vandal work, but... just that one warning ;) --Auto^{(talk / contribs)} 23:09, 5 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

(reply to comment on my user page) that's understandable... I've really wanted to make a {{uw-bitchslap}} myself... back to being civil for me! --Auto^{(talk / contribs)} 23:17, 5 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

You should come join the #wikipedia WP:IRC channel. --Auto^{(talk / contribs)} 00:47, 6 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

May I suggest something then?

Why not try utilizing the <noinclude> tag? it saves the problem of people copying wholesale (as they would to impersonate) and yet lets people manually copy things without having to remove the trap (which could be hard for someone new to wikimarkup). -M^ask? 00:53, 6 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Your voting template

Hi, I noticed you're using a voting template at WP:FPC like me. Could you consider reducing the image size from 20px to 15px? 20px kind of breaks up the layout of the paragraphs a bit (it's taller than the line of text it's inserted in). If you want, you can just copy the code straight out of my templates (User:Vanderdecken/Support, User:Vanderdecken/Oppose, User:Vanderdecken/Neutral) or use them yourself. Remember to subst: them if you aren't already. See you around. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξ φ 09:26, 6 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

It should be perfectly acceptable. Don't worry, I stole them from Fir0002 in the first place! It's a good idea, I believe it helps the admins tot up votes more easily - just count the number of green and red circles. All I type for mine is {{subst:User:Vanderdecken/Support}} which outputs

Support. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξ φ 13:39, 6 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Support: Damn you! —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξ φ 16:11, 6 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Looking at the code above (edit to see), I think you should definitely include a subst=subst: parameter in that template - four lines of seemingly opposing votes in edit view really isn't handy. And I never really stopped contributing I just... forgot to visit there very often. I'll go back and have another look. I think I just got tired out after I revived the whole thing for a second time. —Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξ φ 09:00, 7 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Random

Where has you table of contents gone? Simply south 11:14, 6 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, i was meaning your talk page. And what reversion on MOTD? Simply south 15:54, 6 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I've just had a look and i think you are getting me mixed up with User:Chrishy man. Simply south 16:00, 6 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

OK no worries. Simply south 16:27, 6 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Re : Your deletion of 3 apples high

{{deletedpage}} is meant for articles that have been repeatedly creating in a short-span of time (e.g. 24 hours). If the article is posted again in future, it can be speedy deleted under criteria G4 without going through AfD. Simply tag the article with {{deleteagain}}. - Best regards, Mailer Diablo 15:45, 6 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Re:Proposed Archival Solution

Since practically no one has been at MOTD in the past few days besides you and I, I figured that I should make the proposal on your talk page. Should I set up MiszaBot II to automatically archive all MOTD talk pages? Also, should images (e.g. ) be used in votes on nominations? If either one should be done, please inform me, and I will gladly do it. ~Step trip 14:36, 6 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

As far as I can see, MiszaBot II wouldn't help very much, because the nominations have to be decided on before they can be archived. All the bot would do is cut and paste the decided nominations to the current archive. Deciding on mottos, adding them to the approved page, and scheduling is the real work. As for the voting icons, I strongly oppose the idea because they would use even more server space than is already being taken up by the giant nominations page and its archives. This might help explain other opinions on the issue. --Tewy 18:19, 6 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I was talking about the archival of discussions at WT:MOTD and talk subpages at MOTD, not the archival of nominations, and as for the images in votes, they would make it easier when closing a nomination (kind of like what Vanderdecken, Fir0002, and I do at WP:FPC). ~Step trip 18:32, 6 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

(I'll continue this discussion of automatic archival on the Motd talk page.) The images aren't necessary to close nominations because (1) the closer should actually take the time to read the comments—not just perform a head count—to determine consensus, (2) a bold Support or Oppose stands out from the other text enough as it is, and (3) the bold Support or Oppose comes first in the comment, so a closer can easily get a rough idea of the consensus by scanning the left side of the page. --Tewy 18:43, 6 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Re. Admin Coaching

Hi again Steptrip. I've just reviewed your past 500 contributions and everything seems alright (or did you want me to comment on some particular contributions?). I've focused mostly on your vandalfight, you've been doing a good job and warning the vandals adequately. What tool do you use btw? Regards, Húsönd 18:34, 6 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Sounds like an interesting idea, although I've just checked the parameters and I'm not sure if Image:Symbol opinion vote.svg is the best choice for weak support/oppose positions... :-/ --Húsönd 18:41, 6 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Well, if you edit Template:RFPP, you'll see many images of the kind and some of their applications.--Húsönd 02:39, 7 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Yes I can but I'll leave that for tomorrow coz it's almost 4:00am where I live and I'm off to bed now. :-) Yawny regards, Húsönd 02:48, 7 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

MOTD

Oh wow, sorry about that. I really was a little too "vandal crazy" last night. If you see my contribs, I tried to do alot of vandal reverts. I think there were like there page blankers. And thanks for the MOTD support ;) Chrishyman 20:00, 6 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I honestly don't get the vandal tools, so I use nothing but the recent changes special page. Chrishyman 20:09, 6 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I know, it is very hard xD Chrishyman 20:15, 6 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Okay, I got Lupin Anit-Vandal tool now (other wasn't FF compatible). Mucho easier! Chrishyman 04:04, 7 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hi

Please redo your signiture on my autograph page By fixing your sig with 3 tides ( ~~~ ) WikiMan53 (talk) (click here)

PS: Make sure you fix it on the same number. No hard feelings. Any questions respond on MY talkpage.

Actually, the do not click here link doesn't work when I click on it WikiMan53 (talk) (click here) 15:11, 7 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Can you please vote on this MFD? WikiMan53 (talk) (click here) 15:26, 7 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Do you know when the mfd will be finished? WikiMan53 (talk) (click here) 15:26, 7 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

That Box

The box up there that says "Leave me a message" or something...may I use it for my talk page? Squeak

Over the river, and through the woods...to editing Wikipedia I go! Squeak

Vote symbols

Please stop using vote symbols. The template equivalent has been deleted many, many times, so using the images themselves or transcluding a user subpage is circumventing the consensus of the TfD. Thank you. Picaroon 20:03, 7 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

There have been several, I think; take a look at the deletion log of {{Support}}. The objections are that decisions on Wikipedia are made via consensus, not raw voting, and that using these symbols forces things which are supposed to have some semblance of discussions into the mold of votes. In reality, voting is only used occasionally, on large scale things like ArbCom elections, WP:ATT/P, and so on, where lengthy discussion is impractical. Thanks for agreeing not to use them. Picaroon 20:11, 7 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

My RfA

Thanks a lot. And thanks for your support as well. :) --soum (0_o) 20:09, 7 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]