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thanks

...for reverting the vandalism to my userpage. It looks like we annoyed a conscientous and hardworking vandal : ) Doc Tropics 18:42, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

Deval Patrick

Why did you give me a vandalism warning regarding the Deval Patrick page? Hiberniantears 22:09, 22 December 2006 (UTC)

• As per our discussion, my warning was in error. I apologize for the confusion. Beannachtaí na Nollag; Athbhliain faoi shéan agus faoi shona duit. -HouseOfScandal 22:25, 22 December 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for clearing my name! Hiberniantears 22:28, 22 December 2006 (UTC)

do you a gree with me and what i have said give a strong answer to your opinion.

Looking for members to help out with Project Boston

I noticed you are from Boston. I am looking for people to join Project Boston in order to clean up and expand wikipedia articles directly reletated to Boston. If you feel like helping out please join up. Markco1 23:54, 13 January 2007 (UTC)

Re: External Link

Ah, this was related to some spamming that was going on with the ibtimes (see WP:AN#User:Dck7777). However, the link is legit and i restored it (with proper formating). Cheers! Sasquatch t|c 20:25, 23 January 2007 (UTC)

John Donne

Thanks for the advice. I'll follow your suggestions as I continue my quest to elevate the article to featured status. Galanskov 23:16, 23 January 2007 (UTC)

My userpage

Thanks for fixing the vandalism to my userpage earlier today. Regards, Mr Stephen 18:31, 25 January 2007 (UTC)

subst:

When using certain template tags on talk pages, don't forget to substitute with text by adding subst: to the template tag. For example, use {{subst:test}} instead of {{test}}. This reduces server load and prevents accidental blanking of the template. Also, please ensure that a vandal you're reporting has had the full range of warnings (from 1 to 4) and vandalised after the final one. Skipping a warning stange or reporting a vandal without cause will just annoy those who have to clear the list and won't result in the block you're seeking. Thanks and happy editing! 〈REDVEЯS〉 22:27, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

Gaddafi: Leader or Dictator

Hi Hiberniantears, we started a small discussion on this point on the discussion page. I think most agree that this change is not vandalism. Please see the discussion and help us fine tune this. Thanks!

vandal target

I was looking at this , and wondered why you were the one to get it in the neck from that "jerk". Just curious.--Shtove 22:00, 2 February 2007 (UTC)

Re: vandal warning

Hi Hiberniantears. You placed a vandal warning post on my user profile page. You thanked me for experimenting in editing a particular Misplaced Pages article although I do not know which article you are referring to. I generally do sign in and take full accountability when I make a change to an article. Even when I do not on occasion sign in, I am always careful in what I write and I try to be non-biased. I therefore find it strange that you should find fault with an edit I made. The only article I can think of where I may have transgressed was in relation to the term Hun. However, I promptly removed a possibly controversial edit after reading the the contributions made in the discussion page of the article. If it was not this article, I cannot think of any other article edit where you may find fault. Could you please tell me with what particular article did you feel I made an "experimental fault". I only ask because I am genuinely interested in understanding the problem, as you seem to see it. 83.70.73.48 04:57, 3 February 2007 (UTC)

Well... let's see, IP 83.70.73.48 has only made edits to my talk page, and to the article Dundalk. My vandalism warning was for the edit from said IP address to Dundalk was was a string of vulgarity inserted into the article. If you are serious in asking me this question, then click on the user page for the IP address I just mentioned, and then click on user contributions. Hiberniantears 17:46, 3 February 2007 (UTC)

You deserve a barnstar

		The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
		In honor of your diligent work in the field of reverting vandalism, I, Galanskov, hereby award you this barnstar. Galanskov 22:17, 9 February 2007 (UTC)

Talk:2007 Boston Mooninite Scare

Heh, it probably could have been removed anyway for being a discussion of the event and not of the article itself :) Leebo 21:52, 15 February 2007 (UTC)

Vandalism Leon Sullivan article

It looks like 207.166.7.209 has vandalized the Leon Sullivan again. I reversed the changes, but is there anything else we can do to keep this issue from happening again.

Thanks, dovcamp

Pyramids

Hi Gene, I saw that you reverted my edits on a couple of pyramid related pages to include links to the pages on Ukrainian and Bosnian pyramids (and for links to the pyramid category as well). I just wanted to clarify why these links do not belong. The Bosnian "pyramid" is considered a hoax. If the digging on the Bosnian hill does eventually reveal a pyramid, then the links are justified. However, until proof of a pyramid is found, the site remains a hill, with an archeologically significant medieval village on top. In the case of the Ukrainian pyramid, the press simply carried a wrong impression of the site into the popular culture. This innacuracy was soon clarified by the archaeologist in charge. Hiberniantears 12:33, 27 February 2007 (UTC)

Please do not revert the external links sections of pyramid articles again. I am well aware that the Bosnian and Ukrainian "pramids" are not really pyramids, and that the scientific consensus supports this - however that is entirely beside the point; the main reason they are known by most people is because some people claimed they were pyramids; it is not for us to make value judgements concerning those claims; our job is simply to provide links to all pyramid-elated articles and let people read those articles and decide for themselves. The "see also" list is a list of related subjects - it is not merely a list of "legitimate pyramids". --Gene_poole 01:39, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

I think when something is either falsely called, or accidentally called, something it is not, no reasonable source of information would list it said entity under the misleading heading. For example, when a toddler calls a car a boat, the rest of the world does not have to amuse the toddler by now considering cars as boats "because some people claimed they were" boats. I realize you're taking an inclusionist stance on this, and I respect that. However, I think the fact that the articles themselves are already improperly named is inclusionist enough. Including the Ukrainian and Bosnian "pyramids" in a list of legitimate pyramids is very efficient way to undermine any intellectual weight this encyclopedia has. I think making lists of things which are entirely opposed to the scientific consensus (and in the case of the dig site in Ukraine, against the stated clarification by the archaeologist leading the dig) is irresponsible. To that end, I am once again making my reverts, but in the interest of fairness, I am also moving this conversation to the talk pages of the articles. Hiberniantears 12:39, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

Please note that your continued reversions on this subject do not comply with WP:NPOV. Accordingly, I am reverting them again. --Gene_poole 21:46, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

It is not a matter of "reverting ad infinitum" - it is a matter of complying with Misplaced Pages policy - which your continued removal of valid data directly contravenes. Stop it. --Gene_poole 21:52, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for respecting my edits. Just a reminder though that we are not here to "debate" anything - the purpose of any discussion and/or poll is to establish a broad community consensus. --Gene_poole 22:56, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

Nazarene Bible Quizzing

I undid the redirect to Bible Quiz in that I will be adding much more specific information on Nazarene Bible Quizzing alone in order to assist in training new quizzers and quiz officials. There will be enough information here to fill the page on its own. I just need the time to do so. Though, please do not add a link to this page from Bible Quiz quite yet as it needs more work. Thanks!

• Sounds fine to me. However, be mindful that there is a section within Bible Quiz on the Nazarene kind, and as such other editors may also see fit to merge the two articles. Also consider adding your information to the Bible Quiz article itself, rather than a unique article. In the case of a redirect, users searching for Nazarene Bible Quiz will be brought to the Bible Quiz page, and could then scroll down to the Nazarene section.

In the interest of avoiding any other redirects, make sure to add a detailed note to the article's talk page, so that other editors will be aware of your plan. Happy editing! Hiberniantears 21:46, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

Welcome to VandalProof!

Thank you for your interest in VandalProof, Hiberniantears! You have now been added to the list of authorized users, so if you haven't already, simply download and install VandalProof from our main page. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or any other moderator, or you can post a message on the discussion page. Betacommand 03:45, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

Rospars

Yeah, I knew him at Mason as well. I was involved in SG a bit as well, though I wasn't a Senate or Executive member, I was heavily involved with student leadership at Mason. Definately a possibility that we ran into each other. - Masonpatriot 14:55, 28 March 2007 (UTC)

No, though I did work on the SEC for three years. I was pretty active within Student Activities and with the Council of Student Organizations. - Masonpatriot 14:45, 12 April 2007 (UTC)

Cleanup templates

Just to let you know that most cleanup templates, like "unreferenced", "fact", "cleanup" etc., are best not "subst"ed. See WP:SUBST for more details. Regards,Rich Farmbrough, 12:25 17 April 2007 (GMT).

This one. Rich Farmbrough, 22:39 17 April 2007 (GMT).

Thanks!Hiberniantears 13:24, 18 April 2007 (UTC)

Shuppiluliuma

Hi, thanks for the heads-up. I've commented on the sockpuppetry page and on Flavius' talk page. I must say I feel a bit guilty for having knowingly let this situation develop, despite the community ban. Let me sleep over it and then talk it over somewhere to see what should best be done now. Fut.Perf. ☼ 21:59, 23 May 2007 (UTC)

Seville's Neighborhoods

Thanks for helping out with the Sevillan neighborhood project. That pic, though, was from the street where I lived in La Macarena, the other end of town from Santa Cruz. Are you familiar with Seville? Maybe you can keep contributing, we still have a ways to go.

Whoops! I went based off the wall... Hiberniantears 11:07, 14 June 2007 (UTC)

Re Splenda-luva

Hey Hiberniantears, cheers muchly for the heads up re our friend. I'll try to keep an eye on them but let me know if s/he use the socks to violate policy and I'll look at blocks. Take care, Sarah 06:06, 26 June 2007 (UTC)

Request for adminship

On this occasion, your request for adminship was not successful. I hope that you will continue your useful contributions to Misplaced Pages and may consider standing again in future. Remember, many of the editors who did object are simply keen to see some more examples of you being involved in dispute resolution. Warofdreams talk 03:49, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

Hey, at least you aren't quitting, good luck on the next one. Kwsn 14:48, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

Ah, you're welcome for the support. Don't let the unsuccess of the RfA get to you. Just improve yourself as an editor, and your next RfA should be successful. Good luck! :) Thanks for your congratulations too. Acalamari 16:14, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

I am sorry about your unsuccessul RfA. Although I opposed you on the grounds of not enough experience (and I can't praise you enough for thanking my participation even though I opposed, such attitude is very rare), I know that you are a hard working user with a good character. Please don't be discouraged and keep up the good work. I'm sure that your next RfA will be successful. Best regards, Húsönd 17:31, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

You know I never get thanks from people who I oppose, but I appreciate the fact that you took time to do so. In the future, I will likely support you if you keep the good work. Black Harry • Go Red Sox 19:14, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

Per everyone of the respected editors above. Your positive attitude is inspiring. Best wishes, Happy Editing and I look forward to a future RFA from yourself. Pedro |  Chat  07:31, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

Comment

Why did you just go and leave this question on qst's RfA? It's quite clearly finished. Ryan Postlethwaite 18:18, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

• I just took too long to type it... He closed it while I was editing my question. Hiberniantears 18:20, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

My RfA

Thank you for your support in my recent RfA. However, it was unsuccessful. I am in no way disheartened, and I will hopefully succeed in a month or two. If you have any further suggestions or comments, feel free to drop me a line on my talk page, and I will be happy to respond. Matt/TheFearow (Talk) (Contribs) (Bot) 02:33, 8 July 2007 (UTC)

Vishwin's RfA

Next time, please strike through your vote if you wish to withdraw it, instead of removing it completely. Giggy _UP 22:11, 10 July 2007 (UTC)

I reverted my vote only because the vote closed while I was editing, so I thought it best to remove my edit all together... This is actually the second time this happened to me in the last week, but I caught it this time. Hiberniantears 00:07, 11 July 2007 (UTC)

My RfA

Thank you for your support in my successful RfA. I appreciate the trust you and the WP community have in me. Carlossuarez46 21:57, 16 July 2007 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free image (Image:GMU Seal.jpg)

Thanks for uploading Image:GMU Seal.jpg. The image description page currently specifies that the image is non-free and may only be used on Misplaced Pages under a claim of fair use. However, the image is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Misplaced Pages. If the image was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that images for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Misplaced Pages (see our policy for non-free media).

If you have uploaded other unlicensed media, please check whether they're used in any articles or not. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Misplaced Pages page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that any non-free images not used in any articles will be deleted after seven days, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. BetacommandBot 18:48, 18 July 2007 (UTC)

Fine by me... but I think this actually applies to Omaryak, who replaced my original upload. Hiberniantears 19:48, 18 July 2007 (UTC)

Thanks!

		My RFA
		User:TenPoundHammer and his romp of Misplaced Pages-editing otters thank you for participating in Hammer's failed request for adminship, and for the helpful tips given to Hammer for his and his otters' next run at gaining the key. Also, Hammer has talked to the otters, and from now on they promise not to leave fish guts and clamshells on the Articles for Deletion pages anymore. Ten Pound Hammer • 17:09, 28 July 2007 (UTC)

Anon Comments

I don't believe I edited anything. I certainly didn't intentionally edit any article. My apologies if I accidentally messed something up. (from anon ip 66.28.37.85)

It may not have been you specifically, but someone at your IP address was making disruptive edits without a user name, and so these edits are logged to your computer's IP address. You can see these edits here: . Hiberniantears 13:11, 3 August 2007 (UTC)

Misplaced Pages:Requests for adminship/Elonka 2

Thank you for your support in my Request for Adminship. Unfortunately the nomination did not succeed, but please rest assured that I am still in full support of the Misplaced Pages project, and I'll try again in a few months! If you ever have any questions or suggestions for me, please don't hesitate to contact me. Best wishes, --Elonka 02:07, 6 August 2007 (UTC)

Ottoman census

I have been looking that you work on article about Ottoman Empire. There is many discussions about census on wiki so I am looking if there is any Ottoman census between 1500 - 1700 (for Balkan) on internet. Do you know internet address with this information ? --Rjecina 21:00, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

My userpage

Thanks for the revert! Hopefully they've stopped. Flyguy649 _contribs 13:53, 18 August 2007 (UTC)

My RfA

Hiberniantears, I just wanted to thank you for your support at my successful RfA, which passed 89/2/5. It's been great working with you in the past, and I'm looking forward to seeing you in the future around the RC patrolling grind :) Trusilver 02:07, 24 August 2007 (UTC)

"Pingu" vandalism

Thanks for reverting the recent vandalism. I think I spotted it at about the time you were actioning it, so you saved me some effort (I'm slowly adding episode synopses, so currently I'm a regular visitor to the site, but it takes quite a time and unfortunately I'm not perfect!). Kwerty 23:50, 26 August 2007 (UTC)

Help

Hello :-) You were involved in writing the article Stereotypes of white race ethnic groups and right now it's nominated for deletion. I really hope you could oppose it being deleted and ask to keep it. It's a nice interesting article, and only the polit-correction fanatics oppose to it (but those oppose to everything. I myself am white, Russian by the father and Jewish by the mother, and i really enjoyed the article and even created the Jews section and added information to the Russians section). Your oppinion on the article should be stated here. Thank you. M.V.E.i. 16:14, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

I only reverted some vandalism once... I'm not a contributor to that page, and am not really certain it belongs here. Hiberniantears 16:58, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

I was not vandalizing anything, and I shall tell you why. Vandalism is when you

• add nonsense to a page
• put copyrighted material on a page that does not qualify as fair use

I was not adding nonsense, and I was putting what was under fair use back up. I have not broken any rules, have not started a revert war, have not broken the three-revert rule, and have not done anything remotely obscene.

I will undo my edits anyway. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.67.159.96 (talk) 19:37, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

Changes to Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

Hello,

I believe my removal of the POV and Dispute tags on the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus should not have been reverted. I do not believe these constitute a vandalism and believe certain users are constatly re-introducing these tags to de-credit the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. I believe the wiki page is already for two sided and paints a fair picture of the northern part of the Island and its history.

I would also like to complain about Vonones threatening me with a Block for removing these tags. Why can I not block the people who put these tags in the first place?

Thank You. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.137.53.47 (talk) 20:45, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

As Hiberniantears is not responding, I shall. Misplaced Pages has procedures, which include the placing of tags. Once placed a tag should not be removed until the matter has been discussed at the appropriate venue. It may be decided that the criteria for the tag was not breached. Placing a tag on an article does not mean that the article is wrong, only that someone believes it should be discussed.

Removing tags before the process is complete is regarded as vandalism, and Vonones was correct to report this. Since you were attempting to discuss this matter I have removed the vandalism report to discuss this with you. If you wish to participate in the discussion regarding why the article was tagged you will need to register an account. LessHeard vanU 20:55, 31 August 2007 (UTC) Removing the tag again will very likely attract a block, so please don't yield to temptation.