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It's actually officially Council now, since ]. The Council has previously held meetings on IRC, but we are working on using ] to have them now, because it allows anyone who is part of the chat see all of the messages, even if they are not online, which is nice, since having Council members in many different time zones makes it somewhat difficult to schedule meetings at convinient times for everyone. -- ]<font color="green">]</font> 16:56, 4 August 2006 (UTC) It's actually officially Council now, since ]. The Council has previously held meetings on IRC, but we are working on using ] to have them now, because it allows anyone who is part of the chat see all of the messages, even if they are not online, which is nice, since having Council members in many different time zones makes it somewhat difficult to schedule meetings at convinient times for everyone. -- ]<font color="green">]</font> 16:56, 4 August 2006 (UTC)

== Strong, truthful apology ==

Im '''extremely''' sorry for what I did to you, but im extremely stress right now because of the result of my past behavior. I have honestly stoppped doing these things, and if you still find something wrong with me, please tell me now, i'll do anything to stop. I admit that I did some of these things, and promise I won't do them again. Also, fee free to take the barnstar in your history. Im being really truthful about this, so I won't do it again &mdash;]]] <sup>] &bull; ]</sup> 18:53, 4 August 2006 (UTC)

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My talk page policy...

  1. Please Feel free to add comments and please click this edit link to do so. I value all feedback.
  2. Discussions are archived every time this gets too big. If you said something that got archived, just refer to which archive it's in (most recent in the last number going backwards).
  3. I will usually reply on your talk page (if such action is required) and will leave a note here in summary of points made. If a discussion is getting long (more than one or two questions or statements) then I may just post replies here.
  4. Your comment's wording will not be edited but layout may do. I may however change the headings to increase the ease of navigation.
  5. Vandalism will always be reverted however a note will be placed at the bottom and a link (to show the changes made) put.
  6. Any profanity, vulgarity or other harmful text will be editted out immediately using the <vulgarity /> tag or, in extreme cases, it deleted and a link put to the version with the harmful text included.
  7. Please note that my timezone is GMT, and that I still am in school, (summer!) so please excuse my brushing off/shouting/screaming/grumpiness/anger/annoyance at anti-social hours.

Please sign and date comments using 4 tildes (~~~~). If you do not, I will for you, using the edit history, and will leave a message on your talk page saying "Always sign and date talk page entries". Thank you for listening.

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The red looks angry

The red color you have now is rather angry looking - I'm assuming it's reflecting your stress level? Sorry.  :( Can I change it to a nice, soothing, Esperanzial green?  ;) Also, I've managed to get the first post after you archived again - yay! -- Natalya 01:22, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

I think hes changing his colour everytime he archives the page —M inun 10:00, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

I'm feeling better now - wow! That's exciting, and rather positive! Wheeeee! :D Next time you're stressed out, I'm going to remind you that at one point you actually said that things were better. ;) -- Natalya 13:18, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

Thank you for your support in my recent RfA!

Thanks for contributing to my successful RfA!
To the people who have supported my request: I appreciate the show of confidence in me and I hope I live up to your expectations!
To the people who opposed the request: I'm certainly not ignoring the constructive criticism and advice you've offered. I thank you as well!
♥! ~Kylu (u|t) 02:10, 19 July 2006 (UTC)
Thanks for your confidence in me! :D ~Kylu (u|t) 02:10, 19 July 2006 (UTC) (the violinist, though I'm okay with the cello...)

Pokémon #312

Let it go. I'll handle it. - A Man In Bl♟ck (conspire | past ops) 10:23, 19 July 2006 (UTC)


Minun's sig

I don't think so; most people's sigs started off life based on someone else's... Remember: "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery". smurrayinchester 13:42, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

Im bored

Im dead bored, is there anything I can do, cheers —M inun 19:50, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

re:Please stay

I appriciate your concern Highway, but.. damn, I'm getting sick of the people on Misplaced Pages (not you :p) I got other things to do rather than waste my time trying to prove to people that I have good intentions. It's just too much for me to handle right now, all I',m doing right now is trying to fix-up the SummerSlam articles and then I'm outta here. Honestly, I'm tired of assuming good faith with an Encyclopedia that doesn't give it back. — The King of Kings 23:06 July 19 '06

Oh, can I also ask why you distorted my e-mail address? — The King of Kings 23:06 July 19 '06
Well, I've had a stalker since December because I edited his user page one time and he through a fit and decided to ruin any chance at adminship I ever had. The NCV stalks me, I some lunatic in Australia stalking me over the Internet and taking my nickname "King of Kings" and using as his own on his own personal website, which is just retarded in retrospect. I also have another person from the YTMND wiki spamming me which is getting annoying. Your one stalker needs to step up to take on how many I have :) — The King of Kings 23:19 July 19 '06
Sounds like quite an experiance. Ha, a fan club of 3, at least I have a fan club of 4 :) Oh and I have another group of users who decided to ruin articles, my wiki-career and RFA's. And that an incomplete list. :( All in all, it sucked. — The King of Kings 23:44 July 19 '06
Just following up, but maybe the point I'm making is that me being here and the way Misplaced Pages is, is status quo. Nothing will change and I'm ready to move on now. Although there is the option of returning under another name, I think I already established that I'm too honest to go do something like that. So, I guess after I finish up the articles I'm working on, I'll move on with life. Theres other things I have to complete within an alotted period of time and I can't stay on Misplaced Pages while doing it. So, I'll talk to you later. Semper FiThe King of Kings 00:49 July 20 '06

The Charizard Article

The line in question is "Dropping the health to half or below activates a hold item called a Salac Berry, which increases the speed of the holder, when the HP falls below one half." It's already mentioned that it activates when HP is below half, it doesn't need to be stated twice.Craig Sniffen 05:52, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

Makuhita

Please stop WikiStalking —M inun 14:45, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

If you find anything wrong with me, please point it out here, cheers —M inun 14:52, 21 July 2006 (UTC)
And what was pointless about the refs —M inun 15:40, 21 July 2006 (UTC)
I've changed it to links to walkthroughs and other stuff with useful information —M inun 15:45, 21 July 2006 (UTC)
Your lying, none of the references were Amazon links —M inun 15:59, 21 July 2006 (UTC)
I would, if you would just comment hereM inun 16:02, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

Another Barnstar? Wow, thanks!!

I can't believe it!! Thank you so much Highway, your barnstar really means a lot to me (especially as it's one of my favourites, and one of the ones I always wanted ;). Your words were really kind as well. I think you deserve a big HUG for all of your kindness. *Hug* Thank you very, very, very, very, very, VERY much (and I'll make sure to keep putting funny stuff on the edit summeries XD)

Thank you Highway, my friend. Yours, Thε Halo 15:36, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

Stella's a Medium!

I'm only a Small! Will (message me!) 16:12, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

No pants, eh? *punches you in the face* Will (message me!) 17:42, 21 July 2006 (UTC)
Hey, I don't criticise you for being a swinger Will (message me!) 17:59, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

Pokémon on the Wii

AfD? - CrazyRussian talk/email 20:45, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

Nah, not that rouge. - CrazyRussian talk/email 20:48, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

Fixed

The poke-problem has been fixed using advanced find and replace rules. Yay =D --mboverload@ 06:51, 22 July 2006 (UTC)

User:Misza13's pile!

Thank you for contributing the impressive the pile of supports gathered on my RfA, which passed with a final tally of 0x0104/0x01/0x00. I'm happy that so many people have put faith in my abilities as an admin and promise to use the tools wisely and do my best not to let you down. If I ever may be of assistance, just leave a note on my talk page.
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Writing a good article

Sorry for getting mad, \I just don't like it when my work keeps getting reveerted. Anyway,m can you write a small summary on how to add the right content to an article, and also send me a poorly written paragraph with no references to practice on, cheers —M inun 10:33, 22 July 2006 (UTC)

Will you please reply to the above message —M inun 11:01, 22 July 2006 (UTC)

User page award

Totally unexpected, and I'm definately surprised! Put a grin on my face though, thanks very much! Jibbles | Talk 22:20, 22 July 2006 (UTC)

Thanks

thanks Highway! I didn't know. Aeon 22:21, 22 July 2006 (UTC)

Comment

You are also breaking the terms of conditions by favouring a person's summary over the another. You yourself said earlier through your mouth that no one owns the article and is free to change the content if one feels there are inaccuracies. Digisouth14 00:13, 23 July 2006 (UTC)

I have the right to report you too. Why so? You could have just edited my summary and not revert it. It shows your personal slant towards your choice of articles which is the same as your accusation of my using personal prose, your slant of which has not one thing to do with fact. Btw, Homophobia getting in the way of writing down facts is also a personal thing.Digisouth14 00:30, 23 July 2006 (UTC)


No power to edit summaries? So how come the fellow before me had the right to have his/her summary wrtten, stayed, not totally edited? As a plus, other folks have the right to edit pior's summary and their editions stay, can you honestly tell me they are one of the "6" mentioned? Some sort of privilage thing going on? Who has the right to objectly say yes or no? Digisouth14 01:21, 23 July 2006 (UTC)


To HighwayCello, Please do not engage in personal attacks, subtle threats or try to start an edit war. Refer to WP:NPA. If an admin decides according to guidelines that I'm violating the rules of wikipedia, he/she will see fit to revoke my privilages. Digisouth14 09:33, 24 July 2006 (UTC)

Beyond now, Redemption

hmm.. I find it funny that you made a HIM reference. Thanks for the message all the same. 209.214.141.10 19:23, 23 July 2006 (UTC)

DYK

Blnguyen, could you please update DYK, it's not been changed in 22 hours. Highway 15:44, 22 July 2006 (UTC)

Sorry to leave you waiting HighwayCello, but I'm not here on weekends. I'll try better on weekdays. Sorry, Blnguyen | rant-line 01:58, 24 July 2006 (UTC)

On a more sombre note, I hope I haven't caused more problems by leaving Esperanza or the manner in which I did so, because I did note that you made a comment about sexism to Natalya. It was just a personal musing that I felt that users should individually look out for harassment a bit more. Thanks, Blnguyen | rant-line 02:08, 24 July 2006 (UTC).

Mmmm Coffee

Thanks so much, Highway! The coffee, and your support, really brought a smile to my face. I guess it's only fair that you get to be nice this time.  :) I really, really appreciate it. -- Natalya 05:40, 24 July 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for the Barnstar

Thanks for the barnstar, it's much appreciated. My wiki time is a bit limited at the moment, so I'll not get much DYK updating done for a while, but I'll get back onto it when I have more time. There seems to be a few extra people helping with updates now, so that shouldn't be a problem. Keep up the good DYK work yourself. Cheers. --Cactus.man 08:00, 24 July 2006 (UTC)

Pat the Bunny

Thanks much! :) Judgesurreal777 19:50, 24 July 2006 (UTC)

Solid Snake GA clarifications

While you're right that it's not ready for GA (totally forgot FU rationales on images, duh), could you come back and clarify your other comments? I'm not sure where you think there should be italics, and I'm not sure what you think is unreferenced (could you {{fact}} tag it or something?). Without some sort of clarification, I'm not sure how to fix what you see as problems. - A Man In Bl♟ck (conspire | past ops) 20:27, 24 July 2006 (UTC)

Still a bit unclear on a couple points. Can you come back over? - A Man In Bl♟ck (conspire | past ops) 21:29, 24 July 2006 (UTC)

Re:Pokémon

To be not private, but I am curious how old r u ? I didn't know that people still like Pokemon. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Xunex (talkcontribs) .

Controversy and criticism of Pokémon DYK

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Thanks for the contribution! -- Samir धर्म 00:22, 25 July 2006 (UTC)

Yo Dood

For (really good reasons), you are presented with the Excellent User Page Award. DooD 03:51, 25 July 2006 (UTC)

Your user page roxors and you totally deserve this barnstar.(I'm Q') —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Dood (talkcontribs) .

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Apology

I apologize for all the things I did to you for the last two months, and I promise I won't do them again —Min un 10:22, 25 July 2006 (UTC)

Ash Ketchum

"http://en.wikipedia.org/search/?title=Ash_Ketchum&diff=63122534&oldid=63119380"

That edit is not good. "That is what nijongo (sic) means" doesn't cut it - First off people reading the article can't see the "nihongo" - Second, though, convention for fictional characters is that, if the name actually differs in Japan, you say XX, known in the Japanese version as YY(Nihongo that), - That's what is done for all fictional characters on Misplaced Pages. WhisperToMe 18:35, 25 July 2006 (UTC)

Goody!

That's so nice to see that your stress level is down - yay! :D It makes me smile (and I'm sure it makes you smile a lot more!). Nice with the wireless keyboard, too, that's pretty awesome. -- Natalya 00:05, 26 July 2006 (UTC)

Ah, you would be surprised to know that I did actually know that you had something on the "Did You Know".
Wow... that was a crazy sentence. Congratulations on it! :D -- Natalya 00:14, 26 July 2006 (UTC)
Oh my goodness, Dr. Seuss! I just read through his bibliography, and I forgot how awesome his books were - even not as a little kid! Too bad I don't have any anywhere, or I would totally read them, despite the fact that I would probably look more than a little silly. :) -- Natalya 11:23, 26 July 2006 (UTC)
I never saw it, but remember when it came out - I'll think about it! -- Natalya 22:10, 26 July 2006 (UTC)

Barnstar

You're too kind. Thanks for the barnstar -- Samir धर्म 02:28, 26 July 2006 (UTC)

my RfA

Thanks for your support in my RfA! Unfortunately, the request did not pass, with a vote of (43/16/7). But your support was appreciated and I'll just keep right on doing what I do. Maybe I'll see ya around -- I'll be here!
Cheers! - CheNuevara 17:26, 27 July 2006 (UTC)

"rollback beats me to vandalism"

Just curious, but why does this bother you? I'd think the effect is the same (the page is cleaned up), so where does the difficulty come in? If your edit is more than a simple rollback (i.e. you're tagging other things for citation, or expanding/rewording the article), then you can still go ahead and add your edits on top of the rollback..right? Or am I missing something? -- nae'blis 18:15, 27 July 2006 (UTC)

Your RfA

Hi HighwayCello,

Good to see you've decided to re-apply for adminship. I was neutral last time, but I'm likely a support this time. One detail though: I'd like to see a link to your last RfA from this one. I believe its pertinent information and it would be much better if you are open about the first RfA. Some editors may believe that you are trying to hide the past. I'd hate to see your second RfA run into opposition because of that. Good luck, Gwernol 22:28, 27 July 2006 (UTC)

Good luck!! :D

That's very exciting! I wish you the best of luck, my friend, and will be keeping a close eye on it. Whatever happens, do not become discouaraged, or I'll have to beat some sense into you over the internet! Regardless of things that people may have already said, you would do well. -- Natalya 22:56, 27 July 2006 (UTC)

That's because you don't suck. You just got some unforuntate first oppose votes that have made it too easy for everyone else to oppose. I'm sorry it's not going so well. :( I've never been a fan of withdrawing RfAs (just a personal thing), but if you did now, you could always come back the third time and compare how civil you have been since then, which would be fine, I'm sure. -- Natalya 23:48, 27 July 2006 (UTC)
I'm sorry it didn't work out, Highway. But hey, there is a positive side to this! As opposed to your first RfA, now you really only have one thing to work on, as you've certainly got everything else down. I bet in two or three months, if you've stayed really civil, and worked on resolving disputes, and have a lot of good examples of it, you'll be a shoo-in candidate. I know that you can do it, that is, if you still want to (don't go running off the Misplaced Pages now!). Drop me a line when you're feeling better, -- Natalya 12:03, 29 July 2006 (UTC)

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Barnstar barnstar barnstar barnstar

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HighwayCello is awarded this Barnstar Barnstar for awarding a fantastic number of barnstars, and for keeping the Barnstar Brigade alive and kicking! -- Natalya 15:45, 28 July 2006 (UTC)

Barnstar Brigade? Sounds fun.--the ninth bright shiner 00:37, 30 July 2006 (UTC)

Supportive note

Just saw your RfA and thought I'd note that i think you've been doing some great stuff. However many of the oppose votes do make a good point. For example:

"Some people say Fight fire with fire, but I say Fight fire with water. A long period of consistent good humour will help a subsequent RfA. Stephen B Streater 09:55, 28 July 2006 (UTC)"

There is no doubt this can be remedied in the future. People do take note of changed behaviour.

For me this edit was actually worse than the swearing. That type of response is not constructive and can really initiate a long negative interaction. Try and reply positively, even if you have to count to ten or lie. An admin needs to facilitate non-productive editing towards productive editing. patient explanations of what they are doing is more helpful and will foster a fun editing environment. Some of your interactions do exactly the opposite.

Hopefully these comments will be viewed constructively. Feel free to ask for candid, but friendly, opinions if your are in doubt. In summary i see much more positive than negative from you as an editor. Unfortunately your negatives are a turn off for many, but can easily be reversed by 3 months of good editing. David D. (Talk) 17:12, 28 July 2006 (UTC)

DYK

Updated DYK query On 28 July, 2006, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article YouthBank UK, which you created. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the "Did you know?" talk page.

Enjoyed the article. Please keep up the great contributions. -- Samir धर्म 20:43, 28 July 2006 (UTC)

Thanks from Yanksox

Hey, HighwayCello, thanks for supporting my RfA, with a tally of 104/4/7...


I am now an admin!!!


I was and still am very flattered by all the kind comments that I recieved, I will also take into account the comments about how I could improve. I guarantee I will try my best to further assist Misplaced Pages with the mop. Feel free to drop in and say hi or if you need anything. Again, thank you so much! Yanksox 07:39, 29 July 2006 (UTC)

RfA closed

Hi. I went ahead and closed the RfA as you requested on the Bureaucrats' noticeboard. I hope this is OK, even though I have previously being involved in the dicussion. I thought that you would prefer for it to be closed now, rather than having to wait any longer. Cheers TigerShark 11:21, 29 July 2006 (UTC)

Although I opposed your RfA, this does not have to be the case in the future. If you keep a cool head and re-apply in a couple of months time I should have no qualms in supporting you. Hope you aren't too down about the result, being judged by your peers is never easy but it is a good thing to learn from. Good luck and good editing. Viridae 13:54, 29 July 2006 (UTC)
As last time, I would echo Viridae's comment above. Please don't be despondent but try to learn from the criticisms made. You are a great editor; keep up the good work. --Guinnog 13:55, 29 July 2006 (UTC)

Your RFA

Highway, as I see it, the main issue here is your attitude to new users/users who disagree with your opinion. In the past you've given some very unhelpful and sarcastic responses to other people. Even if what they're saying is complete rubbish, you need to get rid of this "you don't know what you're talking about so it's Ok for me to insult or ignore you" attitude you have, as it's totally the wrong attitude an admin should have. Also, you are undeniably very confrontational at times. People are going to be intimidated by you if you act the way you do now with admin powers, and I fear you would use that to get your own way, which is not on.
I do acknowledge your work on the various Pokemon articles you edit, and an FA is certainly something to be proud of. Also note that I've never actually had a conflict with you myself, so my comments weren't out of spite or revenge or whatever. -- Steel 14:40, 29 July 2006 (UTC)

You had an RfA? How did I not notice that? Hmph. Too bad it didn't go through. And that mop was so close...--the ninth bright shiner 00:40, 30 July 2006 (UTC)

Languages

Hi There! Can you translate my name in what language you know please, and then post it Here. I would be very grateful if you do (if you know another language apart from English and the ones on my userpage please feel free to post it on) P.S. all th translations are in alpahbetical order so when you add one please put it in alpahbetical order according to the language. Thanks!!! Abdullah Geelah 16:14, 29 July 2006 (UTC)

Re: {{Pokémon species}}

Sorry I wasn't online, but I'm glad someone else got to it. I've added it to my watchlist, so I'll keep an eye on it. -- Natalya 21:15, 29 July 2006 (UTC)

Yeah... something's up with {{User handbell-1}}, somehow it's a kitten now, but there's no change in the history. I'm so confused, and don't know who would know what the issue is. -- Natalya 21:22, 29 July 2006 (UTC)
Wait, it gets wierder! User:Cathryn has the same userbox on her page, but she made the "u" lowercase. Despite the fact that they link to the exact same template, I changed that in my page and now it's back to normal on my page, while {{User handbell-1}} is still a massive cat. Soooo wierd. -- Natalya 21:25, 29 July 2006 (UTC)
True. I've thought about doing that, but rather let them change instead. Never expected a big cat, though! :) -- Natalya 21:28, 29 July 2006 (UTC)

Gamoja

Updated DYK query On 29 July, 2006, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Gamoja, which you created. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the "Did you know?" talk page.

My apologies for assuming it was Pokemon related earlier! Well written article; I had never heard of the game before this. Thanks for all your help at DYK -- Samir धर्म 23:35, 29 July 2006 (UTC)

It all the well written Pokemon articles that you've contributed to! I just assumed... my bad -- Samir धर्म 23:45, 29 July 2006 (UTC)

Possible Electabuzz Evolution

I notice that you always remove any mention of the unnamed Pokémon from the Electabuzz article. I think you should reconsider. You are correct in your statement that any connection between these Pokémon is at this point speculation, but consider the following analogy.

Let's say that here in the real world, a new species of bird is discovered. This species shares many characteristics of the extinct dodo bird. Now, scientists have captured a specimen and research is being undertaken to determine the link, if any, between these two species. While this research is still underway, somebody creates a section under the 'Dodo' article mentioning the new species and the possible link. This information could be useful, pertinent information to someone studying the Dodo. Additionally, the Dodo article is the first place someone will look when trying to find the article about the new, unnamed species.

Similarly, when someone is looking for the article on the new, unnamed Pokémon, the first place that they will look will probably be the Electabuzz article. Also, anyone interested in Electabuzz will almost certainly be interested in the new Pokémon. I know that I personally am putting off training one until I find out if it does receive an evolution. Should the new Pokémon be listed as Electabuzz's evolution in the table to the right side of the article? Definitely not. However, I would claim that the aesthetic similarities between the two Pokémon warrant a mention of the new Pokémon within the Electabuzz article as long as the mention makes clear the speculative nature of the connection. Clearly, I'm not the only one that feels this way.

Although I don't appreciate the biting sarcasm you often put in your comments when you edit a page, thanks for all your hard work on Misplaced Pages, especially on the 4th generation Pokémon. Overall, the articles are clearly better for your vigilance. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 24.118.34.154 (talkcontribs) .

Misplaced Pages:Editor review/Minun

Please review me —Minun 18:54, 30 July 2006 (UTC)

Diamond/Pearl

Dear Colton, please remain calm when editing, as other editors may have different opinions than you, which is both allowed and encouraged. Misplaced Pages is built on both mutual thought, and out going thinkers, and we need both to function, so please let other editors voice their views and ideas. While the current version of the article follows the MoS closer than the prior version, many infrequent editors become accustomed to a previous version of an article, and prefer over the updated version. If you disagree with these changes, please calmly explain your rationale on either the talk page or the editor's user talk page. Thank you, Highway 20:26, 30 July 2006 (UTC)

I understand your point. I overreacted. It just irritates me when someone waltzes in and destroys the hard work I put in making the article better. The way I had it was more encylopedic. There is a policy against "video game guides". All of the data on techniques and Pokémon is irrelevant to the article. When will there be too many? When there are 50 to list, or 100? You know what I'm saying? I'll try to be more calm with this in the future. Thank you for your advice.--Coltonblue 20:32, 30 July 2006 (UTC)

DYK - Boy Scout

My question/inquiry was just that, not a complaint about your actions. I think I understand what took place, I was just inquiring as to whether, since there seemed to have been some miscommunication, that on the next admin update, it could be considered. Your work on DYK is appreciated. Thanks for the quick response. — ERcheck (talk) 22:59, 30 July 2006 (UTC)

DYK

Was wondering if you could provide feedback on why the John Warfield Johnston article didn't get picked? It was never contested and when I realized it had expired I asked for feedback since it was my first time, but no one replied... I know you guys are busy, but was just hoping for some tips it being my first nom? Thanks! plange 00:32, 31 July 2006 (UTC)

Succession boxes

True, it is reduntant, but the succession information is almost illegible on many pages, akward at the top if you wish to read about every Pokemon in order, and many similiar succession boxes on other pages have the information in the top info box and the botton succession box such as George H. W. Bush. BLong 11:37, 30 July 2006 (EDT)

Green stress level is good, other RfA things

I'm glad to see that your stress level is in the happy green (Esperanza! Yay :) section, and that you seem to be doing well after your RfA. Well done on handling it so well. Also, on the "off chance" that I were to...... renominiateyouforadminshipifallgoeswellinacoupleofmonths, do you mind if I keep a page of diffs with lots of examples of respectful and civil behaviour on your part? I don't imagine you'll mind, but wanted to check... figured lots of good diffs in response to your last RfA will certainly help...... if I nominated you... *shifty eyes*. What? I don't know what you're talking about ;) -- Natalya 11:25, 31 July 2006 (UTC)

Ahahahaha! Beat you too it!. Feel free to add anything there if I miss it, I can only wikistalk you so much. ;) -- Natalya 11:33, 31 July 2006 (UTC)

DYKs

Hi, I see you are very active in cleaning up the DYKs. Just wanted to commend the good work. Keep it up -- Lost 15:32, 31 July 2006 (UTC)

Wickethewok's RFA

Thanks for your support on my RFA. The final vote count was (61/9/3), so I am now an administrator. Feel free to let me know how I'm doing at any point in time or if you need anything. Once again, thank you. Wickethewok 15:35, 31 July 2006 (UTC)

Re:Requests for adminship

I'm sorry. 216.79.146.128 18:32, 31 July 2006 (UTC)

Re: Barnstar brigading

Awesome template! That makes it much, much better! You should updated the barnstar brigade page (unless you already did, and I missed it) so that everyone will know about it.

Did you change your signature from or to pink? It certainly looks more pink now (unless you've changed it again), before it was kind of a coral color.. :) -- Natalya 22:27, 31 July 2006 (UTC)

GBASP

I'm unfamiliar with this, but could you find out how to punish GBASP for his vandalism? He'll keep on doing it... —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Coltonblue (talkcontribs) .

GangstaEB's RFA

Thanks for your oppose on my RFA. The final vote count was (0/10/0), so I am now an normal user. Feel free to let me know how I'm doing at any point in time or if you need anything. I can't give it though. Once again, thank you. GangstaEB help me improve! 23:28, 31 July 2006 (UTC) I did steal this off Wickethewok's RFA thank-you too.

My RfA and your vote

Hi again Highway,
Thanks for participating in my RFA! Ultimately, no consensus was reached, but I still appreciate the fact that you showed up to add in your two cents. I appreciate your compliments you made......hopefully we'll both have successful adminships next time! You can feel free to talk to me about it or add some advice on my improvement page.


Sincerely, The ikiroid (talk·desk·Advise me)

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Hey there! I noticed that the Torchic article doesn't have an image of the card from the old pokemon card set. Does the article need it? I could root through my old pokemon collection to find it (not sure I have it, been ages...), or you could upload it from a web site. Cheers! --May the Force be with you! Shreshth91($ |-| ŗ 3 $ |-| ţ |-|) 13:09, 1 August 2006 (UTC)

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RE:For your work to Pokémon articles

Thanks so much for the star, you probably deserve a hundred of these. :) --Lividore 15:19, 1 August 2006 (UTC)

Kirby manga image

Sometimes it is not a good idea to hide images. The Kirby manga image had been deleted because it was orphanned. I told the author that the image was deleted so he would re-upload it.

WhisperToMe 16:05, 1 August 2006 (UTC)

IMO next time I would tell the person who uploaded it about the hiding and/or listing for deletion - Sometimes people are unaware of what happens to their images. I understand why it was hidden now :) WhisperToMe 16:12, 1 August 2006 (UTC)

AFAIK it's impossible to undelete images. Once it is deleted, it's gone.

Anyway, the author has either a copy of the actual book or the image on his computer. He says he is looking for it. WhisperToMe 16:19, 1 August 2006 (UTC)

The image itself may have the name of the author. IMO that should be enough. BTW, I found this http://kirby.classicgaming.gamespy.com/multimedia/pictures/manga/other5.jpg WhisperToMe 16:20, 1 August 2006 (UTC)

I archived it :) WhisperToMe 18:11, 1 August 2006 (UTC)

And I found out how to restore the image - go to en.wikipedia.org/(name of image) - there would be a "Restore" button with a box for one's reason to restore :) WhisperToMe 18:14, 1 August 2006 (UTC)

Polish role-playing games

Could you withdraw your objection to DYKing that article, or quote some specific examples from the article that need fixing? Note that it now has a proper WP:LEAD.-- Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus | talk  16:27, 1 August 2006 (UTC)

But of course it is your place, sigs should be friendly to all, after all. I have been tweaking my sig recently, can you point me to the specific place it is causing problems? I will see what I can do when I know what needs to be done :) -- Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus | talk  20:25, 1 August 2006 (UTC)

removing DYK noms

Hi, I'd like to suggest that you not remove the noms of others early, even if clearly ineligible. Comment on them, sure, but leave it for the admins to choose or not... In this particular case it might have gotten expanded before expiring off. Happy editing! ++Lar: t/c 18:12, 1 August 2006 (UTC)

Thanks!

Aw.... thanks! The only thing is... where I've been, I had a few too many rays of sunshine, and now look like David Dickinson after overdosing on Sunny D. Still, it is a lovely image. smurrayinchester 18:19, 1 August 2006 (UTC)

By the way, have you seen this? smurrayinchester 18:22, 1 August 2006 (UTC)
The Beatles, eh? I'm a bigger fan of the Rutles myself... smurrayinchester 19:00, 1 August 2006 (UTC)

Finishing Touches

Hi. I noticed you were really active with video game articles and I was wondering if you could give me a few pointers for the article I was working on (Empires: Dawn of the Modern World). I wanted to bring it up to good or featured status. It was just added to wikiproject computer and videogames (it hasn't received a rating yet), and I'd like for it to make a good first impression. Right now I'm adding links for it, but what else do you think I should add to make it better? I'd appreciate it. --Clyde Miller 21:13, 1 August 2006 (UTC)

RE: Arbitration case

But I really have stopped, i'll even give you a barnstar

Fine, i'll do whatever you want —Minun 14:36, 2 August 2006 (UTC)

NPOVing Articles

I attempted to NPOV this article. Before I NPOVed it, the entry included these lines:

"Kevin needs to go upstairs. Kevin is silly."

Would those be POV statements?

--Evan Robidoux 20:37, 2 August 2006 (UTC)

Yes I would think so. I would have called it childish vandalism. Kevin 22:00, 2 August 2006 (UTC)

WikiProject The Beatles Newsletter, Issue 4, August 2006

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I'll take your cold...

...because it's much too hot here! I'm sweltering in what should be the coolest part of the house. Though it may be tedious, keep up with your work, knowing that you're helping to filter out the good articles from the not-yet-as-good-but-might-be-someday articles. If you think you're being followed, you should use one of these to cover your tracks. ;)

As for oversight, I believe he was referring to Misplaced Pages:Oversight, though it's really on an ArbCom member + various others deal. -- Natalya 03:37, 3 August 2006 (UTC)

Yeah... I pretty much fail at the search engine anytime I try to find something. It's bad when I feel like I know some page exists, but can't find it. I usually just end up trying to make up acronyms that make sense with "WP:", and hope that I eventually find it. -- Natalya 14:46, 4 August 2006 (UTC)

Re: Council/Assembly/Bleh

It's actually officially Council now, since the poll finished. The Council has previously held meetings on IRC, but we are working on using Skype to have them now, because it allows anyone who is part of the chat see all of the messages, even if they are not online, which is nice, since having Council members in many different time zones makes it somewhat difficult to schedule meetings at convinient times for everyone. -- Natalya 16:56, 4 August 2006 (UTC)

Strong, truthful apology

Im extremely sorry for what I did to you, but im extremely stress right now because of the result of my past behavior. I have honestly stoppped doing these things, and if you still find something wrong with me, please tell me now, i'll do anything to stop. I admit that I did some of these things, and promise I won't do them again. Also, fee free to take the barnstar in your history. Im being really truthful about this, so I won't do it again —Minun 18:53, 4 August 2006 (UTC)