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Congratulations, Spongefrog! For your kindness to others, your hard work around the wiki, and for being a great user, you have been awarded the "Wikipedian of the Day" award for today, July 22, 2009! Keep up the great work! Note: You could also receive the "Wikipedian of the Week award for this week!
greetings miserable humans. Take me to your leader. Open all doors and the truth will guide you. Shalom. Hola. Halôn, holôn. السلام علیکم. Draas. Aang. مرحبًا أهلاً բարև , ողջույն . Kaixo. G'day. Goede dag. Salama. Yá'át'ééh. прывітанне, вітанне, здароў, добры дзень, নমস্কার. Zdravo, ćao, merhaba, selam. здравей, здравейте. မဂဵလာပါ။. Salut. नमस्कार. Zdravo. سلام Cześć, witaj, witajcie, witam, dzień dobry. oi pt, olá pt, bom dia pt. ਸਤਿ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ. Bună, noroc, bună ziua. привет ru. "hi". 1-13LL0. สวัสดีครับ. こんにちは. ជំរាបសួរ. 안녕하십니까. Dia dihuit. χαίρε. Servus. 你好. HELLO!
Ah, he hardly ever signs in now. I think perhaps we should temporarily disable his archiving in case he misses his barnstar. He used to be quite active, but I think he's got bored now. Spongefrog,(talk to me, or else)10:38, 27 July 2009 (UTC)
Ahoy, Spongy !(You didn't include that name) Ok. Since you're so bored, I thought I might give you a challenge. Are you up to it ? Rkr1991(Wanna chat?)12:57, 27 July 2009 (UTC)
Now I'm angry. What kind of challenge is that? How the hell am I supposed to figure it out if I don't even know the language. What others? It's my talk page. ROoaarr!! I give up. Spongefrog,(talk to me, or else)13:14, 28 July 2009 (UTC)
You forget. I was more specific in saying where I am from. I'll say it again. I'm from Chennai. Now, what language do the people of Chennai speak ? Rkr1991(Wanna chat?)01:06, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
Great ! You got the language, now try to figure out what it means - I mean, I didn't mean to give something too easy, instead, something which you needed to work for, something which is possible to find, yet requires some effort... Rkr1991(Wanna chat?)06:58, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
Okay, I'll tell you in more detail what I did. I put the words into about 24 translators on the internet (BEFORE anybody guessed Tamil as the language, see the unindented comment above), and Somali came up something like "coming Thala a is". So when SMG guessed Thala means barnstar, I put that in. So he still did some of it. Spongefrog,(talk to me, or else)13:23, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
Hey there! Midnight Comet has loved you by placing a heart icon in the top-right corner of your userpage. Don't worry, it's not vandalism, but simply a small way to spread the WikiLove. If you don't really like it, feel free to revert it and make it go away, and no hard feelings; after all, it's just a small token of appreciation. If you like it, just add your name here, but again, there's no need to feel upset if you don't. Love and best wishes, [midnight comet][talk]22:18, 27 July 2009 (UTC)
Note: I'm not going to add the heart since you already have tons of stuff up there, so if you want you can add and adjust it. Happy editing! --[midnight comet][talk]22:18, 27 July 2009 (UTC)
Hi Minion. Its me. Just thought I'd drop by and say hi, but then I saw the thing at the top of your page telling me to say hi and I don't like being told what to do so said "Hey". --ScribbleStick (talk) 03:14, 29 July 2009 (UTC)
I'm assuming you're ScribbleStick. You forgot to sign. Anyway, did you see my thing. You're a shoe-in for next 5 1/2 day period. I'm assuming it's early in the morning for you, well it's the middle of the night for me. Anyway, I've spent too much time here today, so if you want me to read anything today, better make it soon. Merry Christams! Spongefrog,(talk to me, or else)20:35, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
Ha! That's briliant. I totally want that! Out of curiousity what is Christams? (was it dilibaratly not Christmas because, well, its not Christmas, or can I make fun of somone elses spelling for once?)
Anyway, I'm going soon, so if I don't reply for several days its not personal!
1) Christams was a typo, but I just decided to go with it. You could make fun of me - but that wouldn't be very nice. :-) 2) Yeah, if you don't get next 5½s award, you'll get the one after that,
Barnstar
Thank you, and my apologies for the lateness of the response. Wikipedia:WikiProject Christianity/Special collections is a page I want to have finished by the coming of the newsletter, tomorrow. And, of course, there's the matter of actually writing the newsletter, and updating the portals, all of which is supposed to be done before 00:00 of the first. That's made me a little pressed for time, I'm afraid. John Carter (talk) 20:47, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
Hey, JC! long time no hear from. Now that you're here, or at least will be back most likely, can I ask you if you are deliberatly ignoring me. I stopped writing to you after the third of fourth case of what i assumed to be ignoring.
Hello, Spongefrog. You have new messages at Rkr1991's talk page. You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template.
I noticed in the barnstar that you said that one of the things that you were grateful for was my "reform". I'm greatful for all that you have done and the other reasons but I'm about to tell you something that I've only told one other user. I've been trying to get the SchnitzelMannGreek archieve deleted and the section called category:SchnitzelMannGreek to change and split. One would be the actually sockpuppets I created and another would be a section called "Sockpuppets of User:Inferno, Lord of Penguins 2.2".-That was one of the sockpuppets on the list.
The reason is as follows, and I've discussed this with another user too:
You see, the SchnitzelMannGreek you are talking to now is not the actual one in real life that did all that abuse a while back. I'm actually the creator of this account but as soon as I made it, a jerk in the real world on a shared IP of this account hijacked it for he knew my password whick I kept on a paper on my desk. He made a death threat before I had a chance to set up a userpage or edit because I logged out instantly. When the account was blocked, I was very disappointed. So after a while, I created a User:The Polish Leader and started to edit again to articles about a book series called the Inheritance cycle and the book Eragon. When the guy found out about this, he created the account User:Inferno,Lord of Penguins 2 to harass me as well as frame User:Inferno, Lord of Penguins who helped block my original account when it was used by this jerk I'm telling you about.It also herassed me by putting inappropriate and racist comments one my page and for creating a User:SchnitzelMannGreek III so it would look like it was a friend to Polish leader and engaged in sock vs. sock.It got both accounts blocked and my User:The Polish Leader as well.
After a while, he went on a rampage creating ridiculous accounts and stupid edits. I had no way of controlling it. I created a User:TheLogicalMind but it got caught in this non-sense. When my e-mail wasn't working and couldn't access my talk page, Istarted to create accounts like:
User:Axis1
User:Axis2
User:Axis3
User:Axis4
to try to contact wikipedia. Since I figured no one would believe that I wasn't behind this and that it was a "hijacked account" I couldn't tell that so I took responsibility for that. The reason I couldn't create another account is that the guy might create a sock to attack me and the fact that the IP was being watched might have blocked me as a sockpuppet as well.
Eventually the guy backed off, I regain my account and was unblocked and started fresh. However this "history on my account" with this non-sense is bugging me lately which is why I've tried to oversight it and get the accounts I didn't create out of my name. I trusted you to tell you this and hope you believe me and help me I never had a "reform, I just regained control of my account and issued a strong password as well as managing to get on my own IP. SchnitzelMannGreek. 19:31, 1 August 2009 (UTC)
That's why a couple of users said that it seemed like I was attempting to make a fresh start and then an account--sockpuppet comes and does distruptive stuff. I was trying to start on WP and yet I was being attacked.SchnitzelMannGreek. 19:35, 1 August 2009 (UTC)
Since you like barnstars, check out the ones I made today here:[[2]]. A couple include the Wikiproject New Mexico Award(the project you joined when we were working on article Zia (New Mexico)) and a Wikiproject Nevada for which I expanded Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino and made Spice Market Buffet. It even has a new Wikiproject Assyria--for which I did all those translations and created articles like Naheere for. Feel free to view and if you find necessary---award one(I will return favors, hint hint, ;))SchnitzelMannGreek. 23:24, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
Alright, I got it. When you mention every "half day....does it matter if from my time zone because time zones make a difference. I live in the eastern time zone.SchnitzelMannGreek. 12:42, 5 August 2009 (UTC)
No, it just means you have to skip a day every now and then. Because you add up the two halves and it makes an extra day. Almost like leap years. The first few days have been done for you, on the project page, so you can figure it out if you don't understand me. Spongefrog,(I am a flesh-eating robot)15:10, 5 August 2009 (UTC)
The Barnstar Barnstar
For creating a cool/creative award system and for being generous with giving barnstars--I hearby award you th barnstar barnstar. Keep up the good workSchnitzelMannGreek. 15:41, 5 August 2009 (UTC)
Hey, I was just checking out this new award program of yours and discovered a slight inconsistency. On your userpage it says it’s a 9½ day thing. Click on the link and the title says it’s 5½ days, and the award says it’s 2½. Is this deliberate? If so that's fine, but I just thought I would tell you so people don't read what you write and laugh. --ScribbleStick (talk) 22:16, 1 August 2009 (UTC)
I have removed the {{prod}} tag from Aryan Khan, which you proposed for deletion, because I think that this article should not be deleted from Wikipedia. I'm leaving this message here to notify you about it. If you still think the article should be deleted, please don't add the {{prod}} template back to the article. Instead, feel free to list it at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion. Thanks!
By the way, I acknowledge that the article is a HORRIBLE, EMBARRASSING mess but I'll work on cleaning it up in the next few days with real sources. -- Atamachat00:13, 6 August 2009 (UTC)
Really? I thought you would hate me for manipulating your awards system idea to suit my own purposes. Apparently not. Well that's a load off my mind. But I can't say it's great to be back, thats 10 days of missed watchlist to catch up on. Merrgh. Spongefrog,(I am a flesh-eating robot)17:37, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
Ha! I don't care if you make an awards system exactly like mine. You should have changed the number of days to show on your watchlist in your prefs before you left. Then you wouldn't have to worry about missed watchlist. :) --[midnight comet][talk]17:42, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
I suddenly have a vision of you sittng in a bathtub spraying water from every opening...hoo boy, do I need a break...or I need to stop watching Nickelodeon at my age...--PMDrive1061 (talk) 01:01, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
Hey, Lord Porous, since you like typing out citewebs, how about fixing up the last two references on this page for me? You're the best! Vicenarian(Said · Done)20:14, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
Done. Well, to the best of my ability. You'll probably have to tweak a bit. I can't understand how typing out citeweb can be unenjoyable, its so satisfying. I learned it by copying the behaviour of an admin who I was helping to a GA (not the one you reviewed). I think I'm going to sleep now, I'm getting delirious. Spongefrog,(I am a flesh-eating robot)20:28, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
Barnstar
Barnstar of Good Humour
For being really hilarious in a strange (the good strange, not the bad strange) way, I award you the Barnstar of Good Humour. I guess that's why they call you Lord Spongefrog, Master of the Strange. =P --[midnight comet][talk]01:53, 22 August 2009 (UTC)
Hah! Lord Sponge, keep your quote. You make us laugh AND are a fabulous contributor to the project. For both of those reasons, we will give you great leeway in what you put on your user page. Take it from me, the Once and Future Administrator! ;) Vicenarian(Said · Done)01:19, 24 August 2009 (UTC)
You should be :D I just stumbled on your user page .I was checking out some article out here , found a funny sponge and checked it out your ,user page is awesome and funny your talk page is cool Thanks for all those responses (I'm gonna stalk your talk page ["If I can"]:D) --Notedgrant (talk) 15:11, 24 August 2009 (UTC)
Thanks! It used to be bettter, but the shame list got deleted. Very unproffesionally, I was never even asked about it or notified. I should have argued, but I waa new, and still thought that admins were the symbol of authority on WP. Turns out they're not. Anyway, feel free to stalk my pages, and leave irrelevant comments if you wish. This talk page is becoming incredibly boring. Spongefrog,(I am a flesh-eating robot)15:17, 24 August 2009 (UTC)
What the hell's going on! Suddenly everybody stops talking to me! Have all the stalkers gone? Hm? Nobody's noticed any of the notices above? Can't you even leave a knock-knock joke or something?! This is how I feel. >:-( Spongefrog,(I am a flesh-eating robot)20:32, 26 August 2009 (UTC)
I feel that this barnstar might cause offense if seen by new editors. It implies that editors who are learning their way around are idiots. I suppose this is meant to be humorous and a little more humor might be a good thing but I feel that it is in bad taste and lacks civility. –droll[chat]06:43, 27 August 2009 (UTC)
I see what you mean, but I only ever use it when the occasion applies to me. But if another user was to use it, then I suppose you're right. Hm. I'll remove it, but can I still use it if it applies only to me? And I'll emphasize that it only applies to me. And I'll change it to Helping a random idiot who can't.... I don't have a lot of time right now, so do it yourself if you want. And thankyou for actually discussing it with me before deleteing it, unlike some people who delete shame lists without warning... Spongefrog,(I am a flesh-eating robot)12:12, 27 August 2009 (UTC)
Well, Sponge, when you call someone an "idiot," it's out of admiration. I see no problems with your barnstar... as long as you only give it to those who understand your unique brand of humor. Vicenarian(Said · Done)14:44, 27 August 2009 (UTC)
I've half-changed my mind. The thing is, I have only given it to one person, User:John Carter. He didn't seem to mind. Maybe I gave it to Javert, I can't remember. But Javert understands what I mean. If I was to use it again, I would make it clear that I am the idiot implied. I've added a note saying that it's not supposed to apply to new users in general, but people could misuse that. BUT THAT'S NOT MY FAULT! Jimbo (or somebody) introduced editing priveledges, he doesn't revoke them because they could be misused. And it wouldn't be that bad if they were (in my case). Okay, I know thiat's a really bad reason, and there's probably a very good counter-reason. I'll remove it if you really want me to, but I personally think the note suffices, and is unlikely to be used by anyone else (other than User:ScribbleStick). If I were to give it to somebody else, it would be somebody who had helped me a lot, and therefore would understand my "unusual" sense of humour. Spongefrog,(I am a flesh-eating robot)15:21, 27 August 2009 (UTC)
I'm still alive (sort of). But I'm not active. Just that the college is a bit too stressful at times. I only log in occasionally. So thanks for the hi. Just remember, I'll be back next December. Rkr1991(Wanna chat?)12:25, 28 August 2009 (UTC)
I have to sleep in a lab with wires on again tonight. Sponge will be fine. ;) PS: I've now completely taken over DYK, to the point where I raised the alarm when the update bot stopped mid-process. I could've finished the job, but no. Vicenarian(Said · Done)17:39, 28 August 2009 (UTC)
Naw, it was fine. I slept like a baby and actually got a good night's sleep for the first time in forever. Hope you're feeling better. Vitamin C and hot tea are my personal favorite cold remedies. Vicenarian(Said · Done)13:46, 29 August 2009 (UTC)
Hello, Spongefrog. You have new messages at Javert's talk page. You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template.
Hell, I've got a lot more than that, and they ain't just doppelgangers. Aargh! I mean, uh, no, they're alternate accounts for editing in insecure connections or in case my account is hacked, Lord Spongefrog is so nobody impersonates me, Lord Spongefrog,(I am a flesh-eating robot)20:32, 30 August 2009 (UTC)
I agree...and it seems that "O Yellow, Absorbent and Porous" didn't go unnoticed. Since I don't give out nearly as many of these things as I should:
The Barnstar of Good Humor
For unfailing, unflappable frippery in the course of human events on this whacked-out site from day to day, it is my dubious and yet somehow pointless honor to bestow upon the Yellow, Absorbent and Porous Amphibian of the Wiki this here Barnstar of Many Yuks. Use it well, O Frog. You may rise. PMDrive1061 (talk) 05:46, 31 August 2009 (UTC)
Thankyou-thankyou-thankyou-thankyou. That doesn't sound very grateful/thankful, but when I thought it was I typed it, it was in an extremely thankful tone. And you should be honored, that was my 20th Barnstar. Agh. I should say more, but I can't think of anything else to say. Uhh...uh...no, nothing. But consider yourself thanked profusely. Lord Spongefrog,(I am a flesh-eating robot)13:47, 31 August 2009 (UTC)
You are, of course, profusely welcome and a genuine breath of fresh air. I "ribbit" in your general direction, sir!LORD --PMDrive1061 (talk) 14:05, 31 August 2009 (UTC)
I just created this new article, but it requires a lot of work. I don't know how to mark the article as a stub, and all the other relevant templates, so I'm asking you for help. Oh, and by the by, Hi !. Rkr1991(Wanna chat?)13:10, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
U can haz cookiez but no milk. Ok u can haz milk too.
Milk and cookies
[midnight comet][talk] has given you a cookies and milk! Cookies and milk promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by giving someone else cookies and milk, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Happy munching!
Spread the goodness of cookies by adding {{subst:Cookie}} or {{subst:Glass of milk}} to someone's talk page with a friendly message.
If you're from the welcoming committee, don't look at this!
Barnstars are too easy. The big challenge is to get cookies from the welcoming committee. Here is what happened to my feeble (failed) attempt last year. Barnstar if you get them - but they must come from a member of the welcoming committee, not one of you dodgy associates. SpinningSpark21:02, 7 September 2009 (UTC)
I made an attempt, I doubt it will help. I'm just obsesed with Batman. If I had the software, I would try to make an image with several notable orphans in it (ie Oliver Twist, Bruce Wayne, some others that I can't be bothered to type), but, well, I don't. Stick with Oliver Twist, I think. What I would have said, Lord Spongefrog,(I am the Czar of all Russias!)14:54, 9 September 2009 (UTC)
You know, you're semi-correct. I was once warned by an admin not to. But then again I got my first Barnstar (from that same admin) by hinting for it, and I still believe that the only way semi-invisible work is going to be recognized is if you actually tell somebody. After all, everbody tells you to be WP:BOLD. (although I still would like a reason for the above Barnstar, I have got a whole page dedicated to it), Lord Spongefrog,(I am the Czar of all Russias!)16:46, 10 September 2009 (UTC)
Notedgrant (talk) has eaten your {{cookie}}! The cookie made them happy and they'd like to give you a great big hug for donating it. Spread the WikiLove by giving out more {{cookie}}s, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Thanks again!
Spread the goodness of cookies by adding {{subst:cookie}} to someone's talk page with a friendly message, or eat a cookie with {{subst:munch}}!
You got the hint If you do bombard them atleast one of them may give a cookie (An original one not from one of the LORDS COOL associates :D--Notedgrant (talk) 21:49, 10 September 2009 (UTC)
That is the smallest most insignificant plate of cookies I have ever seen given to anybody. Getting cookies out of the welcoming committee is like squeezing cherryade out of a pencil (I know, that doesn't make sense) SpinningSpark02:27, 12 September 2009 (UTC)
The Real Barnstar
alright here's the real barnstar that im giving you.
Hay, my name is orangesodakid. I heard about you from a friend so I went to check your user page out. After much thought I came to this conclusion. You my friend, are the Spongyest, and Lordyest of all the frogs, and I salute you.--Orangesodakid (talk) 00:18, 12 September 2009 (UTC)
Lord Spongefrog, by the Grace of God, Emperor and Autocrat of all the Russias, of Moscow, Kiev, Vladimir, Novgorod, Czar of Kasan and Astrakhan, Czar of Poland, Czar of Siberia, Czar of the Tauric Chersonese, Seignior of Pskov, Prince of Smolensk, Lithuania, Volkynia, Podolia, and Finland, Prince of Esthonia, Livonia, Courland and Semigallia, of Bialystok, Karelia, Sougria, Perm, Viatka, Bulgaria and many other countries; Lord and Sovereign Prince of the territory of Nijni-Novgorod, Tchemigoff, Riazan, Polotsk, Rostov, Jaroslavl, Bielozersk, Oudoria, Obdoria, Kondinia, Vitepsk, and of Mstislaf, Governor of the Hyperborean Regions, Lord of the countries of Iveria, Kartalinia, Grouzinia, Kabardinia, and Armenia, Hereditary Lord and Suzerain of the Scherkess princes, of those of the mountains, and of others; heir of Norway, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein, Stormarn, Dittmarsen and Oldenburg[1] is hereby awarded this barnstar for achieving what no editor before him has achieved, namely, the extraction of a cookie from the recalcitrant welcoming committee after being deemed too old to be provided with a welcome. We, your humble servants and serfs salute you. SpinningSpark02:30, 12 September 2009 (UTC)
^Jules Verne, Michael Strogoff, p.29, Echo Library, 2009 ISBN1406894370
Actually, a more official version is in, Russian Orders of Knighthood, "The Court Journal: Court Circular & Fashionable Gazette", Volume 5, p.429, Alabaster, Pasemore & sons, ltd., 1833
but its a really bad scan and I can't paste the text and I'm not going to type it all out just for a barnstar. Why can't they write in ASCII in the 19th century? They're so backward.
Hey I got a question. How did you make your signature look like that? I want my signature to be "Coldplay Expert" where the "Coldplay" part takes you to my userpage and the "Expert" part takes you to my talk page.--Coldplay Expert (talk) 17:46, 12 September 2009 (UTC)
(talk page stalker reply) Well, the most basic way to do that is use: [[user:Coldplay Expert|Coldplay]] [[user talk:Coldplay Expert|Expert]]. Go into Special:Preferences and input it in the "raw signature" box, being sure to check the tick box directly below it or your sig will be all wonky. That's just the basics, you can do all kinds of stuff with shadow effects and colours. There's a lot more info at WP:CUSTOMSIG. Regards, Javért | Talk18:36, 12 September 2009 (UTC)
I appreciate the comments that my talk page stalkers make. Occasionally I can't respond to a comment right away, and if it's a question that someone else knows the answer to, it is nice that they would provide it. :) Regards, Javért | Talk19:13, 12 September 2009 (UTC)
I can't be gone for three hours without my pages being overrun by stalkers. Who, by the way, misuse my title. "I think that it is kinda funny that [LORD] Spingefrog [sic] has Talk page stalkers that talk for him." Tut, tut. Actually, I prefer to think of them as "minions", being a Lord and Czar and such. And yes, that thing that Javert said about helpful stalkers, I agree. Lord Spongefrog,(I am the Czar of all Russias!)19:52, 12 September 2009 (UTC)
Done. Well, to the best of my ability. You'll probably have to tweak a bit. I can't understand how typing out citeweb can be unenjoyable, its so satisfying. I learned it by copying the behaviour of an admin who I was helping to a GA (not the one you reviewed). I think I'm going to sleep now, I'm getting delirious. Spongefrog, (I am a flesh-eating robot) 20:28, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
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