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| == '''The Olive Branch''': A Dispute Resolution Newsletter (Issue #1) == | |||
| == admin coachee/admin coach == | |||
| Welcome to the first edition of ''The Olive Branch''. This will be a place to semi-regularly update editors active in ] (DR) about some of the most important issues, advances, and challenges in the area. You were delivered this update because you are ], but if you would prefer not to receive any future mailing, just add your name to ]. | |||
| I'll do both, and I will be very very tough on my coachees, so pls do the same for me. ;-) But I'll tak care of the subpage etc. tomorrow. ] <sup>(]—])</sup> 19:09, 3 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
| ] | |||
| In this issue: | |||
| * '''Background''': A brief overview of the DR ecosystem. | |||
| * '''Research''': The most recent DR data | |||
| * '''Survey results''': Highlights from Steven Zhang's April 2012 survey | |||
| * '''Activity analysis''': Where DR happened, broken down by the top DR forums | |||
| * '''DR Noticeboard comparison''': How the newest DR forum has progressed between May and August | |||
| * '''Discussion update''': Checking up on the Wikiquette Assistance close debate | |||
| * '''Proposal''': It's time to close the ]. Agree or disagree? | |||
| <div style="text-align:center; font-size:larger;">]</div> | |||
| --''The Olive Branch'' 18:50, 4 September 2012 (UTC) | |||
| : And another one, between you and me and the wall and everyone else who reads your talk page. Can you do your checkie thingie on {{user|Steve}}? That guy has really impressed me and should be an admin. ] (]) 22:49, 4 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
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| ::I've asked him if he is interested... I didn't see anything that triggered any alarms, but I didn't look that close. I spend too much time reviewing candidates to do a full review on somebody who isn't interested.---''']''' '']'' 05:56, 5 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
| ::He's responded on his talk page.---''']''' '']'' 07:06, 6 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
| ::: Me, too. ] (]) 07:38, 6 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
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| I noticed your username commenting at an Arbcom discussion regarding civility. An effort is underway that would likely benifit if your views were included. I hope you will append regards at: ] Thank you for considering this request. ] (]) 06:11, 29 November 2012 (UTC) | |||
| ==Notice of change== | |||
| Tango and SQL bots - boy, you're keen. <grin> Oh, and <bong> you've got mail. --] (]) 16:50, 6 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
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| :Just reviewed my last 500 edits, which started just under a year ago... hafta say, I am so glad I left! What a waste of time this had become. Don't miss the dhrama at all! The user formerly known as Balloonman! <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">— Preceding</span> | |||
| ::Damn, guess I missed my window to return;-)] (]) 04:52, 26 June 2015 (UTC) | |||
| :::When you are ready your return would be very welcome. I'm sure after a few months of getting back up to speed an RFA would be straightforward. '']]<span style="color:#CC5500">Chequers</span>'' 10:45, 26 June 2015 (UTC) | |||
| == ] == | |||
| == The Military history WikiProject Newsletter : Issue XXXI (September 2008) == | |||
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| Heya, I hope all is well with you. I feel you might like to click the link above for an interesting BLP issue relating to poker... if only for an interesting conversation! All the best. ] (]) 04:07, 12 January 2013 (UTC) | |||
| == Coaching == | |||
| == I noticed ... == | |||
| Balloonman... | |||
| ''The twisted one formerly known as Balloonman04:31, 15 February 2013 (UTC)'', and for myself? I would absolutely LOVE to see you return. I'm glad to know that you've at least been looking in, and I think the project would benefit immeasurably with your return. Hope all is well in your world. — <small><span style="border:1px solid #000000;padding:1px;"><b>]</b> : ]</span></small> 08:39, 15 February 2013 (UTC) | |||
| I've done some thinking, and I've come to the conclusion that maybe adminship isn't the right way to go for me yet. Although I feel confident as an editor, I don't think that I am ready to undo go an entire examination of my attitudes/thoughts/etc. Furthermore, I think that I'm just not quite the admin-type. I'm actually very much at ease with my position as it is. I might try in a year, but that is all. | |||
| == A note: == | |||
| My apologies if this has caused any disappointment, and by no means have I been let down by any of your constructive and helpful comments. :) | |||
| # just to let you know that you're missed and have not been forgotten. | |||
| Regards, | |||
| # to share a link to a project that was at one time I believe very close to your heart: ] | |||
| Wishing you and your the best. — ]] 17:34, 13 April 2013 (UTC) | |||
| == Precious anniversary == | |||
| ] <sup>(]•]•]•])</sup> 02:09, 9 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
| :No problem... if you ever change you mind let me know...---''']''' '']'' 02:50, 9 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
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| '''provoking questions'''<br /> | |||
| Thank you for asking anybody thought-provoking questions, with sometimes <span style="text-decoration:blink; color:red; font-weight:bold;">surprising</span> results, Fly high! - repeating: you are an ] (21 November 2008)! | |||
| --] (]) 06:54, 27 April 2012 (UTC) | |||
| You responded substantively and productively, and properly so, to my silly comment, one that was, I suppose, offered for my own amusement and not much else, so I feel compelled to note (and this is something you've probably realized but simply did not state explicitly because (a) I was being stupid and (b) I was being useless ) that I meant not to compare your oppose to one of Kurt's or to suggest that you were partaking of any of the putatively problematic behaviors partaken of by Kurt; I was simply playing on your typo of "kurt" for "]", and I apologize for any confusion. (In the time that it took me to make my pointless comment, add a qualifier to the first, and then offer a second clarification, I might have done something more productive here, but I might also have added to my own verbally masturbatory !vote, causing heads to explode, so we'll mark this one of the plus side of the ledger.) Again, apologies. Cheers, ] 07:09, 12 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
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| A year ago, you were the 108th recipient of my PumpkinSky Prize, repeated in ]ly style. Surprise: PumpkinSky came back (twice), - thank you for supporting him in October, - you flew high and away, we miss you! --] (]) 06:48, 27 April 2013 (UTC) | |||
| <div style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; background-color: #ddd; border: 5px solid #ddd; box-shadow: 0.1em 0.1em 0.5em rgba(0,0,0,0.75); border-radius: 0.5em;">]<p style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0;">Precious and missed</p></div> | |||
| : Two years ago, you were the 108th recipient of my ], --] (]) 06:51, 27 April 2014 (UTC) | |||
| : Three years ago ... - still missed. If you ever look: you may enjoy the ] ;) --] (]) 07:43, 27 April 2015 (UTC) | |||
| : Four years ago, you were recipient no. ] of Precious, a prize of QAI! - Miss you, miss no. 1, no 26 (died) and too many others, --] (]) 06:17, 27 April 2016 (UTC) | |||
| == Quick question == | |||
| : Eight years now! --] (]) 07:21, 27 April 2020 (UTC) | |||
| I think I need to review what I've learned. I think I've pretty much got down the ban and block guidelines, as well as the deletion policy. Would it be possible for you to quiz me or something similar? Cheers. —''']''' </font>]] 11:30, 12 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
| :Er your talk page says that you aren't interested in being an admin and that you are retired?---''']''' '']'' 00:07, 13 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
| == |
== Notification of appeal == | ||
| I see you are now retired, but I thought you should know I am appealing the ] which you imposed.--] <sub>] ]</sub> 01:06, 29 April 2013 (UTC) | |||
| You mentioned on Ironhold's RFA that x and y people have 80% oppose rates or whatever. What was the link to that tool? I remember seeing it before and have completely forgot where it is. ''']''' 16:55, 12 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
| == Over Two years later == | |||
| :It's . -- ] 18:47, 12 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
| It's been over two years since I retired... and I can honestly say that I do not miss the drama at all... created a second account once... but haven't used that account in so long that I don't even remember the name of it... used some IPs which apparently are shared and get blocked on occasion... but I can't remember the last time I made a meaningful edit to WP. Life is so much easier without the Dhrama.!!!!] (]) 06:18, 30 August 2014 (UTC) | |||
| == RFA voting stats == | |||
| :Great to hear from you again, hope you are enjoying life outside the wiki. There are ways to be here and only take on the stress that you want. When the time feels right for you, you would be welcome back. '']]<span style="color:#CC5500">Chequers</span>'' 21:46, 6 September 2014 (UTC) | |||
| == ] == | |||
| Hey, | |||
| I see you were one of the major contributors to this article. I am currently finishing a rewrite, and I hope to nominate this for ]. One of my major weaknesses is that I am not an English speaker, so the article could use some copy editing. I am also not an expert on Christian topics, so I'd appreciate if a person more familiar with this area could ensure any terminology and such is correct. Would you be able to help? --<sub style="border:1px solid #228B22;padding:1px;">]|]</sub> 06:27, 5 September 2014 (UTC) | |||
| I'm very interested in your stats for different people and they way they vote. You mentioned a few people on the talk of Ironhold's RFA, but it would be good if a page could be created that listed "interesting facts" (such as "who has opposed the most times?" "who has voted the most?" "who has gone neutral the most" etc). I tried using SQL's bot but it throttled me. -- ] 18:49, 12 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
| :That happened to me, as well. Seems the tool is down... –] ] ] 18:51, 12 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
| ::The tool has been very annoying... it's working 50% of the time.---''']''' '']'' 22:26, 12 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
| == Community desysoping RfC == | |||
| == Hi == | |||
| Hi. You are invited to comment at ].--] (]) 08:43, 24 July 2015 (UTC) | |||
| Ok then <big>''' ] '''</font></big><sup><small>]</sup></small> 05:48, 13 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
| == New username == | |||
| == A beer for you! == | |||
| Hey there, Balloonman. Long time no see. Well, it has only been about a 1.5 months. Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that I've been renamed to {{User|RyanCross}}, so I'm not {{user|RyRy}} anymore. Yours truly, – ] (]) 05:51, 13 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
| :Yeah, I saw that on Keeper's page a few days ago. Seems like everybody is getting a name change lately... LordSunday above also changed his name recently...---''']''' '']'' 05:54, 13 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
| ::Well then, you might find ] interesting. – ] (]) 06:14, 13 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
| :::Yes I did.... and it explained A LOT! BTW, I've thought about changing my name too... I just can't think of anything I'd rather have... the one's that I can think of are A) too personal, and I don't want wikipedia to know who I am in real life or B) Promotional (Eg won't be allowed due to various policies.)---''']''' '']'' 06:23, 13 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
| ::::You have a userbox saying, "''This user was a Professional Balloon Twister''". I assume that's where you got "Balloonman" from? You also have "''This User is a Black Belt in Kung Fu''" and "''This user is an Auditor'' userboxes. Maybe your username should be "BlackBeltMan" or "AuditorMan"? I like your current username though–most of the community knows you as "Balloonman" (the RfA man). Sorry for the long wait between replies. I'm a bit busy. – ] (]) 06:40, 13 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
| :::::Yeah, I haven't done Kung Fu in a few years, so that wouldn't be a good name... audit... while I'm an auditor, it is a job, not a passion. I haven't done balloons in years either... but... who knows... I'll probably stay with Balloonman because there is nothing I like better.---''']''' '']'' 14:05, 13 October 2008 (UTC) EDIT: As for my name... yeah, when you twist balloons people come to you and say, 'Balloonman' all the time, but my stage name was "PoppaBalloon" (or Pop-a-Balloon) thus my talkpage linkname---''']''' '']'' 17:34, 13 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
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| == ] == | |||
| |style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 5px;" | ] | |||
| |style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 3px;" | Retired people need beers just as much as the rest of us. Hope the fish are biting, Balloonman. ] (]) 22:04, 4 August 2015 (UTC) | |||
| |} | |||
| ==MfD nomination of ]== | |||
| You !voted twice on this RfA. Once in the neutral section and later in the Support Section. Since the Support !vote came after the neutral, I indented the Neutral. If I got it wrong, and you want to be neutral (not support) please fix it.---''']''' '']'' 05:59, 13 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
| ] ], a page which you created or substantially contributed to (or which is in your userspace), has been nominated for ]. Your opinions on the matter are welcome; you may participate in the discussion by adding your comments at ] and please be sure to ] with four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>). You are free to edit the content of ] during the discussion but should not remove the miscellany for deletion template from the top of the page; such a removal will not end the deletion discussion. Thank you.<!-- Template:MFDWarning --> ] (]) 22:16, 2 June 2017 (UTC) | |||
| :Thanks for catching that. | |||
| :I ''had'' indented it (see ), but apparently someone changed it. | |||
| :Thanks again : ) - ] 08:38, 13 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
| == |
== 5 plus years later... == | ||
| After 5 years... I've probably made less than 20 total edits to Misplaced Pages... haven't missed it... but do check in on some people on occassion. Have fun ya'll.... the user formerly known as "I'm Spartacus"... aka Balloonman. | |||
| Thanks :). Even if it didn't work, at least it's something we can rule out for the next time the perennial debate comes around. I'm not one for any kind of grudge, and I look forward to seeing you around-wiki in the future. ] (]) 14:18, 13 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
| :Would you believe it's 9 years since my two RfAs? ]<sup>]</sup> 00:22, 22 March 2018 (UTC) | |||
| :You deserved it... while the RfA failed, and I think the concept failed, you were the first person to bring a meaningful attempt at reform to the project in a long time. For that, you deserve credit.---''']''' '']'' 14:20, 13 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
| ::Yeah, but ''we'' miss ''you''.--] (]) 11:04, 22 March 2018 (UTC) | |||
| ::: Yes. --] (]) 12:36, 22 March 2018 (UTC) | |||
| You're missed. --] (]) <small>Become ]</small> 10:49, 23 July 2018 (UTC) | |||
| *I've seen your work in the old corners. You were good wikipedian. I hope you are currently editing under a clean start. If not, I hope you are doing well in real life. Best wishes :) —usernamekiran ] 11:31, 28 September 2020 (UTC) | |||
| == Today's Wikipedian 10 years ago == | |||
| == More Caspian == | |||
| {{User QAIbox | |||
| ... I dunno what his issue is. He doesn't seem to get the meaning of the word "stop". I can't see what possible benefit in templating me was, and reverting my perfectly acceptable edit. Ah well. Best wishes, -- ] 22:40, 13 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
| | title = Awesome | |||
| ::yeah, if a crat hasn't removed it by the time I get home from work, I'll probably take him to ANI... I'll give a crat the chance first... don't want to appear to be forum shopping.---''']''' '']'' 22:42, 13 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
| | image = Cscr-featured.svg | |||
| | image_upright = 0.35 | |||
| | bold = ] | |||
| }} | |||
| --] (]) 07:19, 21 November 2018 (UTC) | |||
| ... and again, ]. We miss you! --] (]) 08:01, 2 March 2019 (UTC) | |||
| == As for your personal attacks == | |||
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| still --] (]) 06:36, 27 April 2021 (UTC) | |||
| You really think you're being logical? As for ] that you're referring to me as such, I don't see any logic from your ]. Who made the atmosphere of the ongoing RFA unnecessarily hostile with the personal attack? You falsely blame me that I made that, but did I? You, Tan and others' uncivil badgering are oppressing me to answer the. inquisition continuously. I stand by my stance which is so simple and is no harm. Clearly, there is no requirement for me to make satisfiable answer for supporters nor to persuade them. As I have repeatedly said, I don't get any logic from "per nom, "absolutely", "good editor", "deserves to become admin" which comprise much of suppoters' rationales. I don't have any problem with their logically missing rationale. Their answers are just "emotional supports". Why don't you just leave me alone? Why are you guys so harassing me to follow your likelihood? You and your friends implied that I opposed candidates with logically flawed rationales so that my RFA support rate is so low. I do not participate in every RFA. I only do for whomever I've met in the past or I take interests or whose support rate is hovering around 70% to 85%. You grouped me together with Kurt Weber as demonizing me. I don't endorse you to relocate my opinion to the talk page. My reasoning does not convince you because you're not me nor opposer.--] (]) 23:05, 13 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
| :Knock it off, Caspian. What possible benefit is there in continuing this? You're simply carrying on arguments for no reason. -- ] 23:07, 13 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
| ::You're the one to knock it off. Why are you so eager to remove my opinion from the page? --] (]) 23:19, 13 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
| :::Your opinion has no place on the RFA (unless it's about the candidate). You said a bureaucrat could remove it; WJBscribe did, and you tell him he isn't neutral. I don't understand why you're doing this. -- ] 23:23, 13 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
| ::::It might've be much better if other 'crats did that if my analysis on the personal attack against opposer is so unpleasant and too honest. Besides, I did not know that you became a beuraucrat without any election campaign.--] (]) 23:30, 13 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
| :::::I'm not a bureaucrat, but I don't need to be one to remove off topic comments off the main RFA page. It's not your page, and it's not your place to order people about as to what they can and cannot do. -- ] 23:33, 13 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
| :::::::Also you are not an admin. You're not permitted to remove anyone's comment from the page. You don't own my comment and could not take away my free will to speak. Besides, do not follow me any more.--] (]) 23:47, 13 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
| ::Maybe a language barrier is in play here? I think I understood the gist of Caspian's rant, but I couldn't be sure of the specifics...] | ] 23:12, 13 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
| :::So typical way.--] (]) 23:19, 13 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
| I have no desire to continue talking to you... you are obviously so full of hate that people can't approach you or try to discuss things without being called a vandal or oppressor. I tried to explain that my comment was not intended as a personal attack, and that if you took it as such I apologized. I also tried to point out that your characterization of Tan was incorrect, but you are correct... we are oppressors. Ending this discussion please don't post here.---''']''' '']'' 23:56, 13 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
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| == Your lecture == | |||
| == Always precious == | |||
| ] | |||
| Ten years ago, ] were found precious. That's what you are, always, even if you stopped then. Your contributions are remembered. --] (]) 07:54, 27 April 2022 (UTC) | |||
| == Good article reassessment for ] == | |||
| Your lecture does not earn some respect. One thing you made me upset most was you compared me with somebody whom I wonder why he are even permitted to edit Misplaced Pages. I know who you were referring to, and who is Kurt Webber. He is actually not indef.blocked, so please do say truth. He might've had zero support rate and I don't say like "power hunger, prima facie...blah blah.." The comparison is insulting and I consider your comments "personal attacks". Providing diffs does not mean opposers could safely express their opinion without being badgered by supporters. They still accuse people in disagreement do see negative aspects too much or exaggerate some flaws of candidates. I've seen that practice too many, especially by ]. Moreover, "he acts like an admin" does not have any good in my opinion. Can you say that "a student acts like a professor" has a good meaning? Nope. You said you defended me in the supporter's side. Well, lately I opposed him to become an admin, so I don't care his intention for quoting me stems from his own feeling. Perhaps, supporters should do provide "diffs" to understand opposers. Have a good day.--] (]) 13:10, 14 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
| ] has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the ]. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. ] (]) 16:53, 30 January 2024 (UTC) | |||
| :You're still going on about this? The rest of us had forgotten and were busy getting on with our lives. What's your purpose in bringing this up? Drop it, for goodness sake. -- ] 15:09, 14 October 2008 (UTC) | |||
Latest revision as of 16:53, 30 January 2024
Retired This user is no longer active on Misplaced Pages.The Olive Branch: A Dispute Resolution Newsletter (Issue #1)
Welcome to the first edition of The Olive Branch. This will be a place to semi-regularly update editors active in dispute resolution (DR) about some of the most important issues, advances, and challenges in the area. You were delivered this update because you are active in DR, but if you would prefer not to receive any future mailing, just add your name to this page.
In this issue:
- Background: A brief overview of the DR ecosystem.
- Research: The most recent DR data
- Survey results: Highlights from Steven Zhang's April 2012 survey
- Activity analysis: Where DR happened, broken down by the top DR forums
- DR Noticeboard comparison: How the newest DR forum has progressed between May and August
- Discussion update: Checking up on the Wikiquette Assistance close debate
- Proposal: It's time to close the Geopolitical, ethnic, and religious conflicts noticeboard. Agree or disagree?
--The Olive Branch 18:50, 4 September 2012 (UTC)
Information
I noticed your username commenting at an Arbcom discussion regarding civility. An effort is underway that would likely benifit if your views were included. I hope you will append regards at: Misplaced Pages:Requests for comment/Civility enforcement/Questionnaire Thank you for considering this request. My76Strat (talk) 06:11, 29 November 2012 (UTC)
Notice of change
Hello. You are receiving this message because of a recent change to the administrator policy that alters what you were told at the time of your desysopping. The effect of the change is that if you are inactive for a continuous three year period, you will be unable to request return of the administrative user right. This includes inactive time prior to your desysopping if you were desysopped for inactivity and inactive time prior to the change in policy. Inactivity is defined as the absence of edits or logged actions. Until such time as you have been inactive for three years, you may request return of the tools at the bureaucrats' noticeboard. After you have been inactive for three years, you may seek return of the tools only through WP:RFA. Thank you. MBisanz 00:20, 4 December 2012 (UTC)
- Just reviewed my last 500 edits, which started just under a year ago... hafta say, I am so glad I left! What a waste of time this had become. Don't miss the dhrama at all! The user formerly known as Balloonman! — Preceding
- Damn, guess I missed my window to return;-)2601:2C7:2:6141:994F:6C29:B0D1:4327 (talk) 04:52, 26 June 2015 (UTC)
- When you are ready your return would be very welcome. I'm sure after a few months of getting back up to speed an RFA would be straightforward. ϢereSpielChequers 10:45, 26 June 2015 (UTC)
- Damn, guess I missed my window to return;-)2601:2C7:2:6141:994F:6C29:B0D1:4327 (talk) 04:52, 26 June 2015 (UTC)
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Heya, I hope all is well with you. I feel you might like to click the link above for an interesting BLP issue relating to poker... if only for an interesting conversation! All the best. JaeDyWolf ~ Baka-San (talk) 04:07, 12 January 2013 (UTC)
I noticed ...
The twisted one formerly known as Balloonman04:31, 15 February 2013 (UTC), and for myself? I would absolutely LOVE to see you return. I'm glad to know that you've at least been looking in, and I think the project would benefit immeasurably with your return. Hope all is well in your world. — Ched : ? 08:39, 15 February 2013 (UTC)
A note:
- just to let you know that you're missed and have not been forgotten.
- to share a link to a project that was at one time I believe very close to your heart: Misplaced Pages:WikiProject Admin Nominators
Wishing you and your the best. — ChedZILLA 17:34, 13 April 2013 (UTC)
Precious anniversary
provoking questions
Thank you for asking anybody thought-provoking questions, with sometimes surprising results, Fly high! - repeating: you are an awesome Wikipedian (21 November 2008)!
--Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:54, 27 April 2012 (UTC)
A year ago, you were the 108th recipient of my PumpkinSky Prize, repeated in br'erly style. Surprise: PumpkinSky came back (twice), - thank you for supporting him in October, - you flew high and away, we miss you! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:48, 27 April 2013 (UTC)
Precious and missed
- Two years ago, you were the 108th recipient of my PumpkinSky Prize, --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:51, 27 April 2014 (UTC)
- Three years ago ... - still missed. If you ever look: you may enjoy the spiral of justice ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:43, 27 April 2015 (UTC)
- Four years ago, you were recipient no. 108 of Precious, a prize of QAI! - Miss you, miss no. 1, no 26 (died) and too many others, --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:17, 27 April 2016 (UTC)
- Eight years now! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:21, 27 April 2020 (UTC)
Notification of appeal
I see you are now retired, but I thought you should know I am appealing the community restriction which you imposed.--The Devil's Advocate tlk. cntrb. 01:06, 29 April 2013 (UTC)
Over Two years later
It's been over two years since I retired... and I can honestly say that I do not miss the drama at all... created a second account once... but haven't used that account in so long that I don't even remember the name of it... used some IPs which apparently are shared and get blocked on occasion... but I can't remember the last time I made a meaningful edit to WP. Life is so much easier without the Dhrama.!!!!76.31.130.126 (talk) 06:18, 30 August 2014 (UTC)
- Great to hear from you again, hope you are enjoying life outside the wiki. There are ways to be here and only take on the stress that you want. When the time feels right for you, you would be welcome back. ϢereSpielChequers 21:46, 6 September 2014 (UTC)
Maximilian Kolbe
I see you were one of the major contributors to this article. I am currently finishing a rewrite, and I hope to nominate this for WP:GAN. One of my major weaknesses is that I am not an English speaker, so the article could use some copy editing. I am also not an expert on Christian topics, so I'd appreciate if a person more familiar with this area could ensure any terminology and such is correct. Would you be able to help? --Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus| reply here 06:27, 5 September 2014 (UTC)
Community desysoping RfC
Hi. You are invited to comment at RfC for BARC - a community desysoping process.--Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 08:43, 24 July 2015 (UTC)
A beer for you!
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Retired people need beers just as much as the rest of us. Hope the fish are biting, Balloonman. Drmies (talk) 22:04, 4 August 2015 (UTC) |
MfD nomination of Misplaced Pages:CSD Quicklinks
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5 plus years later...
After 5 years... I've probably made less than 20 total edits to Misplaced Pages... haven't missed it... but do check in on some people on occassion. Have fun ya'll.... the user formerly known as "I'm Spartacus"... aka Balloonman.
- Would you believe it's 9 years since my two RfAs? Enigma 00:22, 22 March 2018 (UTC)
- Yeah, but we miss you.--Dlohcierekim (talk) 11:04, 22 March 2018 (UTC)
- Yes. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:36, 22 March 2018 (UTC)
- Yeah, but we miss you.--Dlohcierekim (talk) 11:04, 22 March 2018 (UTC)
You're missed. --Dweller (talk) Become old fashioned! 10:49, 23 July 2018 (UTC)
- I've seen your work in the old corners. You were good wikipedian. I hope you are currently editing under a clean start. If not, I hope you are doing well in real life. Best wishes :) —usernamekiran (talk) 11:31, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
Today's Wikipedian 10 years ago
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--Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:19, 21 November 2018 (UTC)
... and again, Ten years!. We miss you! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:01, 2 March 2019 (UTC)
still --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:36, 27 April 2021 (UTC)
Always precious
Ten years ago, you were found precious. That's what you are, always, even if you stopped then. Your contributions are remembered. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:54, 27 April 2022 (UTC)
Good article reassessment for World Series of Poker bracelet
World Series of Poker bracelet has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. Schierbecker (talk) 16:53, 30 January 2024 (UTC)