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This is an old revision of this page, as edited by 208.113.242.69 (talk) at 06:00, 14 April 2008 (question to blngyuen: new section). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Hi, This is just my talk page, feel free to leave any advice on my edits or ask for help on anything. If you feel I've abused my administrative powers, please see User:MBisanz/Recall for further instructions.

Got that script for you

Here's the instructions for running it:

It'll spit out two files: list1.txt will be the difference between Category:Fair use images and Category:All non-free media; list2.txt will be the intersection between Category:All non-free media and Category:Free images. You'll probably need to open those text files in Firefox instead of your text editor. Hope this helps! east.718 at 22:39, March 26, 2008

My bad, the correct link to pywikipedia is this (pywikiparser is useless for you). You should uninstall everything and start over. east.718 at 03:41, March 27, 2008
pywikipedia and the zip file I emailed you both need to be in the same directory as Python. They have to be in C:\Python25, not C:\Python25\pywikipedia. east.718 at 04:00, March 27, 2008
Yeah, those non-standard characters are going to cause hell on a Windows system. If you want to run it error-free, open up imagebot.py in notepad and remove the line that says "print page.titleWithoutNamespace()". The downside is that you won't know what's going on when you actually run it though. east.718 at 20:17, March 27, 2008
It'll save the text files in your python directory. Also, 100 hours seems really excessive for a runtime, especially if you're still on Category:Fair use images. Scripts like this are really bad at crunching large amounts of data compared to relational databases - I have a feeling that it's using up all your computer's resources. But if you really want to see this through to the end... east.718 at 18:47, April 3, 2008

"Certain Other Editors"

MB,
I noted your question on SqueakBox's page and figured that I was "certain other editors". I was only "eager" to vote opposite because, as I would support the RFA, it seemed as though SqueakBox's jumping-the-gun needed some balance. It might have been a little POINT-y, literally copying the words and formatting and all, but that was the point of the point. How could it "look" like it was live? I went to the main RfA page and his was not listed. I agree with the others that Squeak had to be watching or stalking for this so as to attack it at its earliest possibility. His "oppose" was two minutes - TWO MINUTES - after the "I accept" was put on the page, and as has been point out, long before it was officially live.
Anyway, I have seen him in discussions and don't always agree with him, but I support the RfA. As for off-wiki happenings, that's part of the problem with having them... it strengthens the "secret society" feeling that a lot of people seem to have (from the oft-made references to "The Cabal" - something I have never made reference to).
FWIW, I have nothing against you. I have worked hard in the past to work with SqueakBox as well, even making consessions to try and smooth things over. For my trouble, I have been blocked for making general statements while enduring pointedly direct, targeted personal attacks. Anyway, I deal. I'm working on being less WikiDragon-ish and to stay out of WikiPolitics (at least not be involved as much as I have - less WikiStress).
I know that doesn't help understand why SB voted oppose, but now you understand why I voted in support when I did... I support the RfA, though, because I have confidence in Martijn and his ability. For the record. VigilancePrime 03:07 (UTC) 27 Mar '08 :-)
Thanks for the note. I would point out that, in spite of "exact polar opposites in every situation ", SqueakBox and I have actually agreed once or twice before. Usually because I made a HUGE point about agreeing with him. I don't think he's ever said "I agree with VP". Ah well. We're not that much different in the grand scheme of things. We just have different views on neutrality versus populartrality. And I don't recall any reason or instance that would make me have any beef with you either. I do know we've disagreed in terms of scope or degree, but generally even then it's only scope or degree, and not the master, core issue. As I recall, at least.
Have a great day/night/whatever! VigilancePrime 03:35 (UTC) 27 Mar '08 :-)

RfA Thanks

Hello, MBisanz. You have new messages at Steve Crossin's talk page.
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Hello, MBisanz. You have new messages at Steve Crossin's talk page.
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Two different checkusers confirmed that he'd been using accounts abusively at Wikipedia:Requests for checkuser/Case/Gregs the baker. He's already been told this at least three times, both in the unblock replies and while he was emailing me (until I asked him to stop because I'd already declined two unblocks and didn't need to do any more). He's also been told three times now to take the matter to ArbCom (me, you, you again) if he wants to get unblocked, but as he (in my view) refuses to see why what he did was wrong, and he has two checkusers against him, I highly doubt even that's going to get anywhere. I'm not unblocking him, nor do I support unblocking him; but as I've been overly involved already, I'm not going to tell you not to either. It looks like you've already made your decision, but just in case, that's my view on things. Thanks. Hersfold (t/a/c) 16:09, 3 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Have a look..

At this [1] The responses to them are here. I think it was a wise move. Steve Crossin (talk to me) 05:35, 4 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Nice job, you both seem to have climbed down the Riechstag without incident. MBisanz talk 05:38, 4 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hehe, now we just have to get the others to climb down :) Steve Crossin (talk to me) 05:53, 4 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

ART, not VANDALISM

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THIS IS REAL ART AND I HOPE YOU APPERCIATE IT —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.181.242.118 (talk) 06:10, 4 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

No, it is nonsense vandalism that I'll be blocking you for the next page you add it to. MBisanz talk 06:14, 4 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Haha. I guess it could qualify as art, but there's no question about it not belonging on Pterosaur. I'm a little jealous. No one leaves that kind of "art" on my page! Anyway, as you might've seen, I replied to your message on my page. Thanks again, Enigma msg Review 06:26, 4 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Your opinion

What's your take on these edits? Enigma msg Review 06:47, 4 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

User already welcomed. I'll take care of the tagging. Thanks, Enigma msg Review 06:55, 4 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Looks like it did get someone. Enigma msg Review 07:02, 4 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Heh, all my tagging and fixing turned out to be a waste of time. They all got speedied. Enigma msg 15:43, 4 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Nope, thanks for the suggestion. I've been doing it manually through Special:Newpages. Enigma msg 15:50, 4 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

AWB?

That sounds great, thanks. –The Obento Musubi (Contributions) 08:50, 4 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Ooh, thanks, what now? –The Obento Musubi (Contributions) 09:07, 4 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hi there - I've marked the above case as closed. The two socks have been indef blocked, and I can't see any merit in blocking Gooddays (who has come off his block but neither edited generally, nor commented specifically on the SSP case). Would it be appropriate to mark his card with a suitable warning about refraining from using socks to evade blocks in the future? GBT/C 11:48, 4 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for your message - done here. GBT/C 20:45, 4 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]
And the user concerned didn't take too kindly to it, as the edit summaries here show...! GBT/C 09:23, 5 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Yikes

The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
Stop beating me already! 21655 τalk/ ʃign 15:55, 4 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for reverting that B.S. on my Mistakes page. Much appreciated. 21655 τalk/ ʃign 16:34, 4 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks; you're faster than I am :-) User talk:The Wikipedianator was created after the IP was blocked. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 16:05, 4 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

And User talk:Susan Baker was created after that. Goodness, I hate mainpage day :-) SandyGeorgia (Talk) 16:16, 4 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]
That page is ridiculous. I was sure I reverted on it last night, but I can't even find it. Maybe MBisanz beat me to the revert. Anyway, wouldn't this warrant full protection? Enigma msg 16:18, 4 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]
The main page is never fully protected. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 16:20, 4 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Ah, I didn't realize it was featured. The page just kept popping up for me. I should've realized it was featured. I know the policy is not to protect featured articles except in extreme cases. 'Tis a shame. I guess the solution is for active users to watchlist each featured article. Enigma msg 16:24, 4 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Why you guys don't think?

Why you people CAN'T EVEN READ what I write? "It's all in the main category", didn't I explain? I think I did!

"This is your last warning." --84.234.60.154 (talk) 16:11, 4 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

No, seriously, I'm fed up of the people acting like robots. It's annoying as... heck. If you don't have time to analyze what happened, then don't do do anything. I'm sitting here trying to IMPROVE stuff and I am CONSTANTLY being told I "vandalize" and being "warned". Jesus! --84.234.60.154 (talk) 16:14, 4 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

PD-textlogo question

Hi, could I get your opinion on an image? I have been reviewing the logos of a few musical groups to see if some would qualify to be filed under {{PD-textlogo}} rather than fair use and I am a bit at a loss in regard to this one. It appears to be a simple enough typeface/geometry combination though not quite as simple as the logos of, say, ABBA or Nine Inch Nails. – Cyrus XIII (talk) 17:54, 4 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Will do. Thanks for the quick reply! – Cyrus XIII (talk) 18:06, 4 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

a shiny

The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
Nice work with the reverts! Keep it up!!! J.delanoygabsadds 18:24, 4 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]


And while you read this, I can get some in (Ha Ha HAAAAAA!!!! :P )

When I start beating Cluebot to page blanks, I know I'm going too fast. MBisanz talk 20:28, 4 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I've done that. Several times today. I'm just too tired to Huggle at the moment. Steve Crossin (talk) (anon talk) 20:31, 4 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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if you would add section headings with them, it would be easier

OK I will do so in future XD Steve Crossin (talk) (anon talk) 19:01, 4 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Beating Cluebot to page blanks means too fast? *shrug* I guess I'm guilty, then. I used to keep track on my userpage of then number of times I've beaten Cluebot via Huggle. It must be over 40 by now. Enigma msg 03:50, 6 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

They asked if I could ask you, as you're such a great Admin Coach, but would you consider taking them on as well as a coachee? If not, I'll let them know, was just wondering. Also, theres a message on my talk page. Steve Crossin (talk) (anon talk) 19:22, 4 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Haven't forgotten. Will have a response soon. MBisanz talk 04:15, 7 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Just a note

Have commented on an IP address userpage that the vandalism tag you placed is their second warning. This is just to let you know that I am in no way trying to interfere with you but, making a reference due to conversations happening elsewhere about "final" warnings and such. Thank you for your time. Jasynnash2 (talk) 15:44, 4 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Second Intifada

Just realising now, I've like..done nothing in this case. But the case page is empty. What's going on here? Can I still help out here? Steve Crossin (talk) (anon talk) 19:51, 4 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Darn, you could have told me earlier. Can you give me a really quick overview of what's happened on the talk page? Or should I print the lot and kill some trees? Steve Crossin (talk) (anon talk) 19:55, 4 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

 Doing... Okay, I'm reading it now, won't take me long. Steve Crossin (talk) (anon talk) 20:00, 4 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

 Done Okay, I read it. Seems the current question is whether the word "uprising" is POV or not, and whether it should be included or not. It looks to me that you've covered the bases well. Seems I'm not much use after all. :( Steve Crossin (talk) (anon talk) 20:16, 4 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Stopmenow

How is self reverting vandalism?Genisock2 (talk) 21:24, 4 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you

Your reverts of the vandalism to my talk page is much appreciated. Cheers, JNW (talk) 00:01, 5 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Reverting a nonvandal edit

I was monitoring some IRC channels and i came upon this [2] Clearly it was not vandalism as the user was trying to help getting rid of some nonsense. I have reverted your edit and would ask you to look again at what you are reverting next time. Thanks ~ LegoKontribsTalkM 05:44, 5 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I think that user blanking numerous talk pages is problematic, regardless of whether it's removing nonsense or not. Enigma msg 03:52, 6 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]
True, but I did revert and edit that was not vandalism, and that is something I should not do. Two wrongs don't make a right. MBisanz talk 06:18, 6 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No doubt. It's similar to something that happened a few weeks ago. I reverted and warned for something, but reverting and warning was not the proper step in that case. The user I reverted wasn't doing things properly either. I was just commenting that if you look at the user in question's contributions, you'll see a marked pattern. Enigma msg 06:22, 6 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

WikiProject Long Island Volume 1, Issue 1

Sorry. If you don't want it sign yourself here. Nothing444 03:46, 6 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Reply

I understand. I will try to do only use the bot's account for emergencies, and I do know about sockpuppetry. Thanks.--RyRy5 Got something to say? 03:47, 6 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

The IP at AN

You might've noticed, but it's a sock. Look at the IPs. Same user using slightly different IPs to repeatedly vandalize pages. Enigma msg 07:37, 6 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Re:

That "Linking to external harassment" thing is bogus, and not policy. If the user wants to be hidden from criticism of this site, they should not be on the internet. Furthermore, although when I browsed the main site, there were some posts that were unfavorable (like some of the identifying people posts), but the viewers should be able to decide what is "harassing" for them or not. As for the reliable sources thing, I consider Kohs' research to be reliable, but if you don't, discussions, not warnings, should help. You also seem to be biased towards the linking to external evil monsters' sites guideline, because you cite what is not policy and imply that it is such. --User:Iambus | talk 08:28, 6 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Closed FPC

No problem! Really, though, this shouldn't be a turn-off or anything. It certainly wasn't a bad idea—it's a nice picture that didn't quite meet the technical standards. Stick around FPC and see what voters like and don't like, and certainly don't hesitate to make another nomination if you see a picture that you think deserves featured status. If you're concerned about the eligability of a picture, check out picture peer review and someone can give you a go-ahead before you nominate. Thegreenj 17:59, 6 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]


Question

Thanks for the welcome you sent my way after I made the Canada Cup of Soccer page.

I have a question for you. I was editing the Trevor Linden page and deleting content that had been added. (Someone had copy and pasted his "early life" section to make it get up to 244000 character, when I deleted that the Cluebot gave me a warning. How do I get rid of this warning?

Thanks —Preceding unsigned comment added by NeilCanada (talkcontribs) 22:34, 6 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Re: Adminship

This is in reply to what you posted on my talk page about the RfA. Since you've been involved with the Admin coaching program, would you recommend I get an admin coach first? I'm currently under Editor Review and I do chat with admins when I have questions about matters, but perhaps entering the program would be beneficial? I'd like to hear your thoughts about my specific situation. Thanks for taking an interest, Enigma message Review 02:57, 7 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Ouch. I just looked at the requests page, and it's horribly backlogged. It appears there aren't nearly enough coaches to match demand. A bit unfortunate, because some of the cases look nowhere near close to passing an RfA, but many people wish to become admins. This isn't likely to change anytime soon, either. :) Enigma message Review 03:00, 7 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I understand. As one of the main participants, you've got as many as you can handle, and I'm sure the same can be said for the other major admin coaches. One thing I want to point out is that you changed your stance. You first said sure-fire pass in 2 weeks or so, given some AFCs (I started that tonight). Then you said 1.5-2 months. Personally, I lean towards the latter approach. It's hard to project RfAs, but I couldn't see myself passing in the next few weeks. I hope to get at least one article to DYK. I have a few ideas in mind for that. As always, any thoughts are appreciated. Enigma message Review 03:17, 7 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I've heard many times on RfAs that the standards are much more rigorous now than they were say, a year or two ago. I was also reading the discussion on the RfA talk page. However, I don't see things getting any easier. I suppose I'll leave the timing issue to those who have a better handle on it than I. Enigma message Review 03:38, 7 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Have a look at my !vote, in the Support section. I was leaning towards oppose or neutral, but I decided to support, their other contribs outweighs their answer to Q13. And one of my disputes has taken a nasty turn, one editor was blocked for 12 hours for gross incivility [3] and my response. It's not unreasonable, is it? Steve Crossin (talk) (anon talk) 04:48, 7 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I confirm that my freenode nick is MBisanz

Interesting place to confirm that. :) Enigma message Review 16:17, 11 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

PIO again

Mate, you're probably already aware of this but it's getting a little heated between Guy0307 and PIO over at PIO's alternate talk page. Check the diffs [4], especially Guy's latest contribution. PIO keeps deleting whatever Guy writes, causing Guy to write something stronger, so I don't know if it might be worth protecting the page? PIO e-mailed Arbcom Friday trying to get himself unbanned as Jxy. Are we still awaiting a result on that? Is that why he can still edit the page? Many thanks, AlasdairGreen27 (talk) 06:44, 8 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

He's unbelieveable. Six other projects plus a threat at Meta? Not normal. Anyway, no doubt he'll be back here under some new name sometime soon. Many thanks for your time, AlasdairGreen27 (talk) 07:35, 8 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Image Rationale

Hi, I uploaded this image but i'm not sure how to fill out the licensing and fair-use rationale, could you help me out with it ? I want to use it to show how The Chronic's album cover was a homage to Zig-Zag rolling papers. Thanks. - Guerilla In Tha Mist (talk) 15:04, 8 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks man. - Guerilla In Tha Mist (talk) 16:08, 8 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

NPW

Any chance you can look at my request? It's been sitting there quite a while, apparently ignored. Someone who applied after me got approved immediately. Enigma message Review 18:56, 8 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Get Huggle? I've been using it for weeks! See the WP:HUG talk page. I applied for NPW because you recommended it. Now that I think of it, I have marked a few as speedy on Huggle (ones where the original editor blanked the page). The reason I asked you was because it said any admin could approve, and you were the one that recommended it in the first place. Enigma message Review 19:07, 8 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Sorry to dump it on you, but good job reviewing the requests. It's appreciated. Enigma message Review 19:19, 8 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hi.

You just rejected me for VP. This is the second time in only one application that I got rejected. Two things: 1. Don't bother apologizing about saying know twice. It's O. K. 2. The first time I got rejected, it was said I needed 250 mainspace edits. When you said no just now, I was told I needed 500. Which is it? Me what do u want? Your Hancock Please 19:33, 8 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. You're a good person. And feel free to take it away at anytime.Me what do u want? Your Hancock Please 19:41, 8 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hi. It's me again. I'm trying to use it but I can't, for example, mark something as patrolled. It says that I need to log in. On the little screen on the bottom, I put in my name and password and then press "Log in." But it doesn't do anything, so I can't log in. What should I do? Thanks. Me what do u want? Your Hancock Please 20:00, 8 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Oh. Sorry. I just realized that you said VP and NPW we're different. Or that I got rejected for different things. But I don't think I'll use NPW very often. TW and Special:Newpages work fine. Thanks and sorry. Me what do u want? Your Hancock Please 20:17, 8 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Gooddays 2

Good question. The 48 hour blocked ended yesterday - I guess we just see how it goes after they come back. The proof of the pudding, and all that...! GBT/C 20:36, 8 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks

Hi, and thanks for the kind words! I have never proposed any policies before, so I don't know all the normal procedures for making people aware of it. So far I have posted on WT:OPTOUT, WP:VPP and Template:Cent, but if you know of other ways to bring about attention, that would be appreciated. Sjakkalle (Check!) 07:38, 11 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

User 70.62.217.226

Since you have a slight history with this address I figured I'd start here (if that is inappropriate, please let me know). Whatever users are behind that address are at it again. This is the 6th time they have been warned this month. Padillah (talk) 15:33, 11 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

free media

When you add the tag {{free media}} to a template, please do not insert extra whitespace, as you did to Template:BSD: [5]Remember the dot (talk) 16:23, 11 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for nominating me

For the RFA. It didn't quite work out, in the end, but maybe someday, maybe not. The pen is mightier than the mop, afterall. :) Lawrence § t/e 17:45, 12 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Second Intifada

If you can, can I speak to you on IRC? I've been thinking it over, and I'd like your input. Cheers. Steve Crossin (talk) (anon talk) 07:43, 13 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Your thoughts

on this page. Input requested. Thanks, Enigma message Review 03:21, 14 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

question to blngyuen

you look like a bright lad, i am just asking a question to my mate blngyuen. he had a bloody brilliant mate samir User:samir from herein sydney, blocked me once but then i got to know he was a right good bloke, see. turns out the fellow was brawling at the bourban last night and got himself shot, maybe not so brilliant, innhe? just heard on triple J now, and i just wanted blnguyen to confirm it so wikipedia would know. maybe you could ask him. cheers and thanks mate