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I looked at it again quickly and made two quick copyedits - please revert if these are not OK. Wasn't there a picture of the courthouse before? Seems pretty good to me. Good luck with the FAC, Ruhrfisch><>°°15:43, 31 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Mailer diablo, I failed to thank you for providing links to closed FACs on my talk page several days ago, so thank you ! I hope you have a healthy and happy New Year, Regards, SandyGeorgia (Talk) 22:13, 1 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Not to question every single picture that makes it into the Gaza conflict article, but I am trying to come up with an explanation as to how a 16-year-old living in Saudi Arabia made his way into Gaza to take that picture. This would have required him using the Rafah crossing in Egypt, which has been effectively closed for many months. -- tariqabjotu04:04, 5 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Almost two years ago you were the admin who closed the deletion discussion for the bliss point article. I am wondering if you can userfy it to my user space so I can try working on it and see if I can't make it into a notable article. I want to see if there was any usable content, as it would be nice not to have to start from scratch. Rest assured the article will be referenced and well put together if and when it is ready for prime time; if not, at least I tried. Thank you :) -FrankTobia (talk) 00:54, 6 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Hey, I know it was a long time ago, but I was wondering if you could give me the content of Vision Forum? That is, if there was any good content in it. If so, please paste it here. If not, that is fine, I will write from scratch. Thanks. TheAEtalk/sign06:24, 11 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
No, I'd prefer to have it in my userspace, so I don't have to worry about it being deleted while I work on it. (It may take several days to do so with good content). Is that alright? TheAEtalk/sign19:39, 11 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Woah, I was a bit careless. There is currently an article on it, Vision Forum Ministries. ;) I missed that. But thank you for the content, I did merge some of it. I may also be using some things from the history to add to the new article. But, I can't do it now, my computer won't let me at the moment. Vision Forum now redirects to Vision Forum Ministries. Thank you. :) TheAEtalk/sign21:39, 11 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Deletion of The_Mafia_Network
Mailer_diablo,
I fully understand why the article on The_Mafia_Network was deleted a few years back, even without seeing it myself. Recently I've been looking for it, as I actually expected an article on it, to find all the reasons behind it.
Although I do understand it, I would like to see an article on this subject on the English wikipedia. I know creating such article myself would result in (probably instant) deletion of it, as it'd be recreation of a deleted article, and I have a Conflict Of Interest. Because of that Conflict Of Interest, I am also aware that I can't ask others to write it. Besides all that, it is very hard to find external references, except for some blog posts I've posted myself since October 2008, some generated stats, or things like that.
In the deletion log I noticed someone had been looking through these MMORPG "top 2000" lists, concluding we weren't on it. The person who wrote that was correct, we've only participated in those lists back in 2005 (and I think we made 1st position on one of them too). The 25,000 players number was a genuine one, we're at about 9,000 accounts since October 15th, where about 400-800 are active players online daily.
So, my question: What should I do? Leave it and give up? Write a short article and let others go on with it? Ask players to write it (and encourage them to read the rules)?
TheMafiaNetwork is a game a guy from Canada launched in 2004 (August 3rd if I'm correct). It's been online ever since, and has had many (addicted) players, who formed quite a community. It has a nice history, that (in my opinion) should be written on a wikipedia page for reference and instruction. I'm administrator on the game, and have been since the start.
You deleted this list as a result of an AfD discussion. There are many lists of ship launches which haven't been AfD'd (see Category:Lists of ship launches). A comment was made in the discussion that this matter should be referred to WP:SHIPS. A search of WT:SHIPS Archive 3 (covering the period when AfD was current) fails to show any such referral. Would you be willing to restore the article, as I have another ship to add to the list. I would have no objection to the restored article being relisted at AfD to establish consensus if that is the correct proceedure in these cases. Mjroots (talk) 10:25, 18 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks (I'm going to restore shortly), we've got about ten ships to go on the list so I don't think the AFD argument will fly this time. -MBK00419:44, 18 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Deletion of Scapegoat Publishing page
I'm curious as to why you deleted the Scapegoat Publishing page. If you are planning on creating a new page soon, thanks. If not, then why delete a page that is already up if you're not going to put something useful in it's place? 80.78.22.4 (talk) 20:22, 18 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
USS Iowa FAC
You left a comment on the FAC for USS Iowa (BB-61) that two links were dead and that several dabs needed fixing. I have addressed these concerns; would you check and modify your comments as needed? TomStar81 (Talk) 20:30, 18 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Diablo, I made a post on your main page regarding the deletion of Scholar360. I'm not sure if I'm supposed to contact you here or on the main page. I'll check both places for a response. This is what I wrote on the main page:
Hello, we tried to post our page here in the past and noticed that you deleted it. I understand your concerns, but would appreciate it if you applied your standards evenly across the board. There are several commercial LMS pages in wikipedia (just see the learning management system page), with very little significance, outside references etc. If you do not delete these pages, then I would like you to allow us to add our page. If you do delete these pages, then I'll feel you are being fair. Please advise. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.241.7.66 (talk) 19:51, 22 January 2009 (UTC)
Also, I'll be happy to add external references and a dialog as to why this product is indeed significant. Briefly, it was the first product to take a relational approach to elearning -- blending social network and LMS technology. Thank you. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.241.7.66 (talk) 19:54, 22 January 2009 (UTC)
Don't you hate it when people only come around when they want something?
Hello MD;
I was scrolling around looking for someone whose opinion I respected to review some actions of mine, and saw you name. I opened a thread on ANI asking for this same things, but I'm feeling pretty bruised by the results, which included suggesting that I be blocked for "a day or two."
To my mind, only the most careless of five-second reviews of the interactions took place. But, of course I could be wrong about that which would mean I was wrong about how I edited. I'd let it go, but my current fear is that I'm out of touch with what's considered appropiate behaviour, and that I'll thusly make a really bad call as an admin.
Because, had I been someone else and stumbled into the Tori Amos article I'd have blocked Phil with "three reverts isn't an entitlement, much less twelve." I might have given myself a mild warning about poking a hornet's nest, but I don't think "normal" editors should be penalised when trying to deal (totally within policy) with someone obstreperous. Ahhh, but I'm advocating my own position now, aren't I?
Anyway, if you're too busy (or think it's daft) I'll understand.
My RFA passed today at 150/48/6. I wanted to thank you for weighing in, and I wanted to let you know I appreciated all of the comments, advice, criticism, and seriously took it all to heart this past week. I'll do my absolute best to not let any of you down with the incredible trust given me today. rootology (C)(T) 07:48, 1 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
באמת, כמו שאמרתי על דף הבחירה שלי, אני יותר קרוב למדריגה בינונית ממדריגה בסיסית אם זה דבר שמפריע אותך. אבל עדיין הרבה יותר קל בשבילי לדבר ולהבין מלכתוב! -- אבי
Mailer diablo has been identified as an Awesome Wikipedian,
and therefore, I've officially declared today as Mailer diablo's day!
For being one of our most longterm, respected users,
enjoy being the Star of the day, Mailer diablo!
The list is referenced in many other singer bios. If there is not a copyright issue, I think it belongs in Wikipedia. I would like to find all information I seek in wikipedia and not have to do a sub search on MTV to find it.
Thanks, Gary Phillips —Preceding unsigned comment added by 202.137.123.130 (talk) 09:13, 15 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you to all those who have voted in my candidacy! I'm truly humbled by the support I've received, and will strive to continue serving the encyclopedia and its community with excellence. I'm Mailer Diablo and I approve this message, 08:21, 17 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Thank You!
Thank you for voting in my RfA, which passed with 61 support, 3 oppose, and 1 neutral
