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I was reading your userpage, specifically the userboxes. I feel compelled to point out some errors. "This user edits without fancy weapons, or tools and he's proud of it!" That's not true!
You have two "This space for rent" userboxes.
"This user is scared of cockaroaches" - spelled wrong.
"This user asks other fellow pirates not to rob him, its not nice" - Should be it's.
I thought that you would be doing a lot better. You are a really good editer and vandal fighter. I heard that this was your 3rd RFA, is that true?--RyRy5talk 17:09, 25 March 2008 (UTC)
Yeah, this is his 3rd RfA. He had two under a previous name. MFC, I just wanted to say that the oppose by Friday was rather immature, as some have commented. Enigmamsg! 17:42, 25 March 2008 (UTC)
I thought the same thing. I am proud to be the first there to disagree with what he said about how kids can't be admins. - DiligentTerrier and friends 21:47, 25 March 2008 (UTC)
That's not right to say anyway. What matters is your experience, not your age.--RyRy5talk 03:34, 26 March 2008 (UTC)
Nah. Experience is good, but it's not the main thing. The main thing is whether you have the maturity and decision-making capability to be an admin. Age is irrelevant, and like I commented, opposed because of someone's age is borderline violating NPA. If someone is actually immature, I'm sure you can find evidence without having to say they're too young to be admin. Enigmamessage 03:57, 26 March 2008 (UTC)
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Regarding the future of AWC
After your RFA is over, we need to talk about your role with WP:AWC. I hope you wouldn't mind if you took an increased role in the project, as I have been shouldering much of it myself and I find that it's taking away from my other wiki-duties (like the other Wikipedia projects I am part of, or the mountain of administrative work I usually do.... and, you know, improving articles themselves). As I discussed with Transhumanist before his extended Wikibreak/hiatus, I see a much more vibrant, much more active AWC in the near future. However, in order to make something like that happen, I'm going to need help. Of course, you shouldn't worry about it now, as your RFA is your top priority. It's just something to think about. --Sharkface217 02:32, 24 March 2008 (UTC)
I'm glad to have you on board. I'm going to be, among other things, expanding and cleaning up AWC over the next few weeks/months. With the newsletter, I wish to generate some publicity for the project and build it's user base up from about only five or so dedicated members that currently contribute the majority to the page. The best I can hope for is a fully autonomous system in which dozens (or more) people post and complete challenges. While it is true that it needs janitors, the job of babysitting any project is tedious and while I don't want it to fall into disrepair like WP:ACID, I would much rather have it more a huge, community-wide collaborative effort similar to WP:MILITARY. Right now the newsletter needs to get up (which we're making great headway with), more challenges need to be sponsored by someone other than myself (see my talk page for AndonicO's warning), and the project itself needs to be brought to a wider audience. I think we're doing well so far, but as of now WP:AWC is still too reliant on its small group of dedicated members. --Sharkface217 02:02, 25 March 2008 (UTC)
The first comment in the section entitled 'Your RfA' pretty much says what I wanted to say. I hope everything turns out okay. And I agree with the comment made here by Enigma about Friday. Basketball110Go Longhorns! 21:42, 25 March 2008 (UTC)
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Under what circumstances would one use a little ™ symbol in an article? --Raj Krishnamurthy (talk) 18:48, 26 March 2008 (UTC)
WP:GEEK
I'd just like to let you know that the redirect some of the Geek Cabal members use (WP:GEEK) is been considered for deletion here. Basketball110Go Longhorns! 20:14, 26 March 2008 (UTC)
Speedy deletion of Milk's Favorite Cookie/Status
Wow, yeah. Misza's status changer is screwing up. - Milk'sFavoriteCookie 22:43, 26 March 2008 (UTC)
looks like its forgetting the "User:" part. The link to the template was also missing that part :) Excirial (Talk,Contribs) 22:45, 26 March 2008 (UTC)
Its also not going to well on my side. 3 edits to get 1 responce correct? :)
I tried to move it to your user space it looks like you have already created it there. Judging by this conversation, it looks like you are happy for it to be deleted so I have done so. Hope that is OK. Cheers TigerShark (talk) 23:03, 26 March 2008 (UTC)
Sox in Japan
Did you get up early to watch the games? It really tired me. STORMTRACKER94 Go Irish! 23:39, 26 March 2008 (UTC)
Using citations
Hi there. Based on some edits of yours that I noticed on my watchlist, I recommend that you study WP:FN#Naming a ref tag so it can be used more than once. Because an edit like this will always become inaccurate if another Wikipedian adds a new <ref> tag in the first sentence or paragraph of any article. Thanks. Zzyzx11(Talk) 04:35, 27 March 2008 (UTC)
I have another recommendation: If you are using a book or publication with multiple pages like Sandler's Kurt Warner and the St. Louis Rams Super Bowl XXXIV for Super Bowl XXXIV or the Super Bowl XXXIX Game Program for Super Bowl XXXIX, you might want to use the technique that is described on WP:CITE#Shortened notes. An example can be found on the current FA Stanley Cup, where among the items listed in its References section are a few books, but its Notes section lists a ref tag for each single page used by those books. Cheers. Zzyzx11(Talk) 05:21, 27 March 2008 (UTC)
Yeah... what article? jj137(talk) 21:59, 27 March 2008 (UTC)
OK... I'll work on it. jj137(talk) 22:01, 27 March 2008 (UTC)
Good idea. I think I know how to implement it. jj137(talk) 22:14, 27 March 2008 (UTC)
I plan to read through them later tonight when I have more time on my hands. I've briefly gone through them and they look fine so far. jj137(talk) 22:28, 27 March 2008 (UTC)
Re Logo
DO you know when my new logo is going to be finished? (sorry for rushing you). Nothing444 22:00, 27 March 2008 (UTC)
how about the long island newsletter? p.s. hows rfa going? Nothing444 22:04, 27 March 2008 (UTC)
Its okay ill deliver it manually Nothing444 22:06, 27 March 2008 (UTC)
Re:RfA closure
Yes, I'm fairly sure I did. Why?
Also, keep working on Wikipedia; you're appreciated here. I hope I can support instead of oppose next time. Nousernamesleftcopper, not wood 22:40, 27 March 2008 (UTC)
Haha - there's a bottom template? I guess I don't know as much about closing RfAs as I thought I did. Nousernamesleftcopper, not wood 22:43, 27 March 2008 (UTC)
Commiserations about your RfA—it was rather unfortunate. I realise that I supported, but in hindsight, there's loads of work you could do in addition, if you're really eager, such as admin' coaching, if you're not already enrolled, or what not. Otherwise, happy editing, and thanks for offering yourself up. Regards, Anthøny 22:52, 27 March 2008 (UTC)
Hurry and answer ASAP
I am answering the questions now for my bot. I'm having trouble when it says "X edits". There could be any number of edits since there can be numerous people on a wikiproject right? So what do I put for this question?--RyRy5talk 22:43, 27 March 2008 (UTC)
So do I replace the X with a number or what?--RyRy5talk 23:07, 27 March 2008 (UTC)
Thanks. Please stay online until I am finished. Don't worry I'm almost done. Also, check my answers here when it turns blue. Tell me what you think when it does.--RyRy5talk 23:11, 27 March 2008 (UTC)
Can you set up an adoption classroom like RyRy5 did? I would like to help out some of your adoptees. P.S. Did I graduate yet? 00:53, 28 March 2008 (UTC)
WikiProject Homeschooling
In an effort to help get this project off the ground, ive made some suggestions at the project talk page. Id like to see what you think. here is the link to the discussion. Thanks. TwentyYears 07:09, 28 March 2008 (UTC)
Super Bowl articles
Would you like me to start going through the two you suggested? (sorry, I was too caught up watching the Sweet 16 yesterday :P) jj137(talk) 21:38, 28 March 2008 (UTC)
Super Bowl XXXIV - done reviewing. See the comments on the talk page. jj137(talk) 22:05, 28 March 2008 (UTC)
Y Passed as a good article. Congrats! jj137(talk) 22:40, 28 March 2008 (UTC)
No problem - I'll get on the other one ASAP. jj137(talk) 22:43, 28 March 2008 (UTC)
Just added it. OK then... :) jj137(talk) 00:41, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
Wow!
The Graphic Designer's Barnstar
It's simply amazing. Thank you so much!!! You did an awesome job!!!!! « Gonzo fan2007(talk ♦ contribs) 22:01, 28 March 2008 (UTC)
Newsletter
Thank you for sending out the WP:OH newsletter so quickly. It's appreciated. §tepshep • ¡Talk to me! 01:08, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
Thats amazing! Thank you! iMatthew2008 01:48, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
Can you also make one for The Kliq, please? iMatthew2008 10:43, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
AfD
I believe I have meet your AfD challenge sir [1]. BTW, your RFA isn't going at all how I expected. However, no big deal. Why? I have every freakin ounce of confidence that you will make a darn fine admin in about 8-10 weeks if it is to not succeed. Keep up the good work dude. Wisdom89(T / C) 17:07, 26 March 2008 (UTC)
You withdrew your RfA? Also, I disagree with you when you said that Kijafa is a "bad article." I believe that there is no bad article on Wikipedia. I'm working on the Kijafa thing. I think it needs more that just 1-2 major edits to get out of stub category. Basketball110 23:56, 28 March 2008 (UTC)
Everything I could link it to was linked to. Put it back, if you disagree, just be careful (I've never been in an edit war). Basketball110 00:43, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
Oh! I need to remember that. Thank you. How have things been? Basketball110 00:50, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
All the links to the page are in userspace or in a sandbox. Basketball110 00:51, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
Yeah, that's why I left the comment above. Will you help me write newsletters for numerous projects (Bosox, Cavs, Suns, Mavs, Celts, Bulls)? Basketball110 00:57, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
ASAP would be nice. Lakers needs also, I don't think Thisisborin9 sent it out. Did anyone create the newsletters these past two weeks, of your knowledge? Basketball110 01:00, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
I did what it told me to do. Basketball110 01:32, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
I didn't... also, I sent the entire Lakers WikiProject to that page you showed me. It's ready now! Basketball110 01:38, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
Sure... but I may be looking for something to do, and after I raise Oreo to FA, I may do this task. :) Basketball110 01:50, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
Celtics is ready, look on the bot's page. Basketball110 19:38, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
Sure. If there's anything you'd like to add, go right ahead. Basketball110 19:39, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
I added the Cavs... what is in the newsletter is all I could find. Feel free to add! Cheers, Basketball110 19:55, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
I'll do the Lakers now, and should have the Suns ready by the time you deliver them later, okay? Basketball110 21:48, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
Re: Talk Page
As far as I can tell, it is working...? It's set to put your TOC in a scroll box when it gets longer than the archive list. Since it's currently not longer than the archive list, there's no scroll bar. I just previewed your talk page with about a zillion headers tacked on the bottom and it seemed to be working fine. Hersfold(t/a/c) 02:53, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
I really don't see what's wrong with it - it's displaying fine on my screen. What resolution is your monitor set to? Hersfold(t/a/c) 23:21, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
Oh. Ok. I see now. Um.... the only way to fix that would be to mess with your archive images - which would mean further messing with all the corresponding shapes, which could take forever. I also have very little experience with imagemaps. I might be able to rearrange your page to give the TOC enough room to work, but it'll likely mean putting the archives one on top of the other. Would that work? Hersfold(t/a/c) 23:31, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
No. The images are a fixed width, and having both of them and the TOC lined up side-to-side (in any order) forces the TOC to get cramped out of existence. I've just tried some creative coding, and I'm not getting anything to work except putting the archives on top of one another. Take a look at my sandbox and see if you like that layout. Hersfold(t/a/c) 23:59, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
Ok, it's done. It might look a bit odd if your talk page is kinda short, but it's better than having your TOC be useless. :-) Hersfold(t/a/c) 00:05, 30 March 2008 (UTC)
Unfortunately not, especially since it's transcluded from another page. Sorry. Hersfold(t/a/c) 01:04, 30 March 2008 (UTC)
Thanks! It's my pleasure. Hersfold(t/a/c) 03:25, 30 March 2008 (UTC)
Image
Probably, that could more than likely be replaced. jj137(talk) 20:35, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
Great. Perhaps I can find a way to implement the two scripts together :O jj137(talk) 21:22, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
Perhaps. I tried to implement it into the script but it didn't work. :( jj137(talk) 21:29, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
It isn't too hard to manually remove, is it? :P I may eventually think of a way to make it work. jj137(talk) 21:31, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
Now that I think about it, wikEd can fix this (for a temporary solution). If you click on "regex replace" (or whatever it's called), replace {{copyedit}}\n with nothing. jj137(talk) 21:34, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
True. As soon as I think of a way, I'll add it. In the mean time, we'll have to do it the "old-fashioned" way. jj137(talk) 21:38, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
Tried it before - for some reason I couldn't get it to work. jj137(talk) 21:43, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
Eh, I think I just prefer the update-every-1000-edits kind. jj137(talk) 21:47, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
It wasn't, but I know what it would look like. :) jj137(talk) 21:51, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
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I like your sig. How would I get one like that? Also, do you like my current sig? It's a revival of an old one. B110communicate (that means talk) 19:55, 30 March 2008 (UTC)
Central alignment of refs
Hey MFC, take a look at this diff to show you how to centrally align the references. Hope it helps. Also, can you make the columns in both tables the same width? Cheers. The Rambling Man (talk) 13:47, 30 March 2008 (UTC)
Not to pressure you, but hows my logo doing? P.S., heres a cookie.
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Hope you enjoy it! Nothing444 18:50, 30 March 2008 (UTC)
Newsletter help
I have finished designing the newsletter for AWC. I am not sure what the next step is, though. How exactly do I use your bot? --Sharkface217 19:19, 30 March 2008 (UTC)
If you want to receive the WP:AWC newsletter, put your name here. --Sharkface217 19:41, 30 March 2008 (UTC)
Ok, it looks pretty finished. --Sharkface217 21:41, 30 March 2008 (UTC)
Of course. I even set the date to March 30. However, please don't send it on April 1, as I don't want people to think it's a prank. --Sharkface217 00:37, 31 March 2008 (UTC)
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P.S. Can I nominate you for adminship? I see you have withdrawn pervious rfa. Can I nominate you for another one? Nothing444 23:30, 30 March 2008 (UTC)
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I'm a little confused. Shouldn't I right click on "my watchlist"? jj137(talk) 00:08, 31 March 2008 (UTC)
So if I go to another site I just have to open a new window? jj137(talk) 00:18, 31 March 2008 (UTC)
Yeah. Is there a way to only tell a certain page? Actually, I think I know jj137(talk) 00:21, 31 March 2008 (UTC)
Or the history. jj137(talk) 00:25, 31 March 2008 (UTC)
RE List of Chicago Bears head coaches
hey, I just used that to show that it wasnt a new coach, but rather a former coach starting a new tenure. Jwalte04 (talk) 04:45, 31 March 2008 (UTC)
AfD Challenge
All this time I'd been participating in AfDs without knowing there was a prize at the bottom of the cereal box! In any case, I stepped up my efforts a bit and made 50+ contributions to AfD discussions in the last couple of days. The AWC note says to leave you a message on your talk page when I'm done so, um, here it is. Thanks! - Dravecky (talk) 00:28, 31 March 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for the Barnstar! - Dravecky (talk) 22:13, 31 March 2008 (UTC)
AfD challenge
Hey Oreo, I wanted to ask you a quick question about your AFD challenge at the Award Center. Does "participating in 50 AfDs" include articles I've nominated for deletion, not just casting a keep/delete vote or making a comment on an AfD nomination? Let me know on my talk page when you have time. Thanks, JamieS93 18:32, 31 March 2008 (UTC)
Mr. Potato Head Cabel
Can you nominate me for membership? I need something to do other than vandal-fighting. Thanks. J.delanoygabsadds 20:00, 31 March 2008 (UTC)
Signature
About the sig that you had before the one that you know have... how did you get that? B110communicate (that means talk) 21:55, 31 March 2008 (UTC)
How do I get the dog off my page (look at the top right corner) without totally distroying it (the diff shows what happens when I try to take it off)? Basketball110 Talk 01:18, 1 April 2008 (UTC)
Thank you. I noticed two </div>'s without a <div> in between, and tried removing just one with the text, but it didn't work either. Thanks! Basketball110 Talk 01:22, 1 April 2008 (UTC)
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