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Tree-Nation

Hi, why is the Tree-Nation page always deleted !? It is NOT an Ad, but informations about a website to figth Climate Change and poverty in an original way. Please make sure it won't be deleted anymore. Thank you !

Re:Barnstar

Thank you very much for the barnstar! I was involved in a situation somewhat like hers, with my first RfA, and greatly appreciated moral support, so I figure I might as well reciprocate. Thanks very much! Neranei (talk) 13:57, 24 August 2007 (UTC)

WP:TIMETRACE has been enhanced, give a look

WikiProject Timeline Tracer has been greatly enhanced with Guidelines and Strategy as well as many alternatives which will make participant's editions more easy to target, easier to tag or comment and much more. Please go to WP:TIMETRACE and give a look in the new tools . We keep in mind that this WikiProject is helping the backbone (beyond content) of all articles , Reliable Sources and Verification. I thought you could like to know about.Daoken 11:36, 25 August 2007 (UTC)

RfA

Hi pedro, I just wanted to clarify here (rather than on the RfA as I dont want to come across as badgering you) why I left a note for one or two of the oppose voters. I just want to say first I'm not asking you to reconsider or anything, merely replying here as I would hate for there to be a misunderstanding of my comments on the RfA, or for you to think I was badgering a user.

I was certainly not intending to badger users into changing votes but rather to genuinely ask them to clarify, for example one user (and another 'per them') wrote: "lack of mainspace editing experience. About half of the 850 mainspace edits are AWB sweeps and many other of the edits are repetitive pattern edits.", and I agree with you, its totally fair enough, if thats what someone thinks they are more than welcome to say it. But I was asking the user to genuinely clarify whether they thought my contributions were too little or whether they felt my edit count was too little. Infact my wording was: "Do you feel these contribs are insufficient, or is it that my edit count is insufficient?". The reason behind asking this is that my contributions I can increase, I can come back in 3 months time for example with lets say 10 more diagrams. What I can't do though is come back in 3 months time with thousands more edits as my number of edits isn't going to go up by more than say 70 mainspace edits in that time, but for me 70 mainspace edits could be equal to say 10-20 custom drawn diagrams, each one taking a number hours.

I hope this better explains why I wrote those comments. If you have any suggestions on this I'd really love to hear them, as I'm unsure what to do, because it appears as though the RfA will fail largely due to a low edit count, yet I cannot do anything about that without changing the way I'm editing, and I don't want to be forced into editing chunks of text instead of what I'm good at simply to please my edit count for a second RfA, it seems like text book editicountitis if I do that. Thanks for your help, I appreciate you taking the time to explain your oppose. ta. WikipedianProlific 19:16, 27 August 2007 (UTC)

Be careful

you moved someone else's response too --lucid 07:52, 29 August 2007 (UTC)

heh, yeah, don't distract me when I'm focusing on stuff. I've been messed up so bad. Somewhat like this --lucid 08:01, 29 August 2007 (UTC)

I am just shocked to see how much I am being opposed, especially strong oppose. Lucid must like to oppose RfAs, since when I once opposed one user, I saw that Lucid's oppose was there. This is making me think that I will never be an admin. If it fails, do I have to wait 4 months? NHRHS2010 09:46, 29 August 2007 (UTC)

I got your message. I feel hurt by Lucid because he did strong oppose on me, and said that my English is poor. Looks like Ludid doesn't even want me to be an admin. I live in the USA, and I knew English since I was very little. Is my English good? NHRHS2010 09:58, 29 August 2007 (UTC)

I just had to say that because I've seen Lucid around RfAs. I remember I opposed someone's RfA once and I saw that Lucid was the strongest opposer. I am seeing that almost all good editors, like DerHexer, have successful RfAs, while I get strong opposes. NHRHS2010 10:14, 29 August 2007 (UTC)

I closed my RfA on purpose because I knew I was going to fail anyways. I am feeling that I am alone since when my friend User:Hdt83 or I get nominated at RfA, we get opposed, and many legimtimate editors succeed, such as DerHexer, Acalamari, Trusilver, etc. NHRHS2010 15:54, 29 August 2007 (UTC)

Special Barnstar

		The Special Barnstar
		Throughout my growing experience on RfA, with my previous failed version and through commenting on many others myself in mind, I always see your name somewhere. And with it is usually a support, showing you are willing to give everyone a decent chance. And no matter what the verdict, you give sound words of advice to help any applicant improve further. You are a real asset to Misplaced Pages, long may your wonderful work continue! :-) Lradrama 18:34, 29 August 2007 (UTC)

My edits to RMS Titanic

I'm trying to fix a bug (see WP:AN/I#RMS Titanic). If the page is blank, it's not my fault - it's me trying to fix things. x42bn6 Talk Mess 07:06, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

RE:Giggy's departure.

Yeah, it's a real shame. He left for personal reasons, and they tell me he didn't actually have a choice. But I respect his decision, and hope that he someday returns. Happy editing! --Boricuaeddie 21:04, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

One.com

Hi, man, i'm planning to extand my article, it's not a deep one i know, but i contributed to Godaddy one, and i want to do more later, it's my first experience, don't make it worse, big bro. Stayfi 02:02, 3 September 2007 (UTC)stayfi

Adeiteam

Hi Pedro. We've beeb try to put a definition of our Grid Computing project as others than exists in Misplaced Pages. Please, let us know the reason why it is deleted. As i said before there a lot of European Projects related with Grid Technology which appears in wikipedia. Any usefull information will be very helpfull for us. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Adeiteam (talk • contribs) 15:23, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

Yes, I'm back...

...what do you need help with? NawlinWiki 20:24, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

Grids for business

I added Grids for business and Grids fot business to the protected titles list, and gave the author a 4th level warning. If she/he does it again, a block will be in order. Thanks! NawlinWiki 20:35, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

Sorry to insist but could you gave me any reason why we can't add information about our project. As I said before, there is a lot of European Grid Projects on wikipedia pages. We just want to do the same with our project. I just need some help or guidelines to do it. Thank you very much. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Adeiteam (talk • contribs) 15:29, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

Thanks

	File:Hersfold.JPG	Thanks...
	Thank you for showing your support for me in my recent RfA. Unfortunately, I was unable to earn the required consensus and did not succeed. I do hope to put in another request in a few months, once I have improved upon the concerns addressed by the rest of the participants. Your expressed trust in me will definitely help me reach that goal. Thank you again, and happy editing! Hersfold 01:26, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

Welcome to VandalProof!

Thank you for your interest in VandalProof, Pedro! 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. Daniel 10:12, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

E-mail

I should have said earlier, but I've sent one. Acalamari 22:51, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

Checked spam filters but not received.......? Pedro |  Chat  10:07, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

Odd; I've sent another then. Acalamari 16:05, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

Responded. :) Acalamari 17:30, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

I received no response. Acalamari 19:04, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

Still nothing; what about trying the Misplaced Pages-based send again? Acalamari 19:19, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

Finally got it! I'll reply later, if that's okay. Acalamari 19:28, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

Request

Can you hurry up please and have another RfA?! I need to offer some strong support! Ryan Postlethwaite 23:53, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

re:Thanks ........

its no problem :).--Kerotan Have a nice day :) 07:02, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

Admin?

Hey buddy. I was curious...are you thinking about trying another Rfa anytime in the (near) future? Jmlk17 09:06, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

I like the three month idea, but am obviously not the only admin who is itching to give you support! I would love a nom or co-nom whenever you feel is right :) Jmlk17 09:13, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

Sounds good man... just drop me a line :) Jmlk17 09:25, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

Barnstar

		The Barnstar of Diligence
		For your service to WP:HELPDESK. It's inglorious, but it needs to be done. --Sharkface217 00:43, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

You're most deserving of this. --Sharkface217 00:43, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

Portuguese

Hi. I'm really interested in learning both Brazilian and European Portuguese. Just check out my user page and talk page for continuously updated information. I'm having fun in Misplaced Pages~ :)

learnportuguese 12:53, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

Oh! Sorry, I thought you WERE Portuguese by your name. Pedro is also a Portuguese name. My favorite Portuguese name is Miguel. It's the equivalent of the English name Michael like Michael the Archangel. Yeah, I think in the States we should be able to choose which foreign language we learn, but I think that it should be mandatory for all Americans to learn ONE foreign language.

learnportuguese 14:02, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

Thanks!

		My RFA
		I thank you for participating in my successful request for adminship, which ended with 60 supports, no opposes, no neutrals, and one abstain. Edison 15:47, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

Re. Your Kind Offer

Hello Pedro. My offer naturally stands and has been strengthened. I will be honored to nominate you once you feel ready. Still, I will review your contributions in the next few days as you requested. I expect to find nothing but excellent work. :-) I am enjoying my break very much indeed. I'll be back home in a few days and then I'll have more time for Misplaced Pages again. Here's a postcard for you! Best regards, Húsönd 03:25, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

Thank you!

Thanks for the help with my question about the "path to adminship". I've requested a review on the suggested Editor Review page, and I also was able to locate Admin Coaching which is what I was looking for in the first place. If there's ever anything I can do for you, please let me know. Thanks again!Paradoxsociety 21:43, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

RfA time!

Yes, I know you didn't accept one yet, but you're running, damnit!

Also, I was interested to see that I'm #2 on your talk page edit count list...go me :) Dihydrogen Monoxide 02:03, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

I've jumped on the bandwagon and added a co-nom! Good luck sir! Ryan Postlethwaite 12:20, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

Ughh. I was planning to offer a nomination today. I'm not letting my notes go to waste, you've got three noms now, sir! Maxim_(talk) 14:22, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

Me too, me too. --Thε Rαnδom Eδιτor (tαlk) 19:48, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

Hurry up and transclude... I'm waiting. --D_arkF_alls 07:35, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

Who cares about Husond...? He can co-nom after you get sysopped... :P--D_arkF_alls 07:36, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

!!!!!!! 07:54, 10 September 2007 (UTC)Pedro |  Chat  07:56, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

Hey wait, I co-nomming you as well. --Hirohisat 08:12, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

E-mail again

I've responded. Please tell me if you receive it or not! :) Acalamari 02:19, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

Oh well; I don't know if you got that E-mail I mentioned above or not. Regarding your RfA, I noticed you've got a load of nominators already. As such, I don't think there's more I can add to that for you by adding another co-nomination, so I'll give a "strong support" when you accept the nominations. Is that okay? :) Acalamari 22:53, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

You're welcome. :) Acalamari 22:56, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

Re. Faster than I thought but ......

Yikes! Please allow me a few hours to add my nom! :-) Best regards, Húsönd 21:41, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

But of course sir. There is no rush! Pedro |  Chat  21:46, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

Quick, accept while he isn't looking ;) Dihydrogen Monoxide 07:34, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

Response

Thanks. I am not leaving. Let me know if you want me to co. nom! Pat 22:10, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

I have this horrible feeling that the co-nom bit might get shot down per WP:CANVASS!!!! Rock and a hard place! You know I respect your edits Pat so do as you wish at Misplaced Pages:Requests for adminship/Pedro 2 - e.g co-nom, support, oppose, neutral or "delete" !!! I'm delighted you're staying. We need editors like you. Pedro |  Chat 

I have co-nomainated and !voted. You need to accept to. Pat 22:24, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

You welcome. Pat 22:40, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

Congrats, Pedro. I think you're going to break the record for most co-noms in an RfA :-) --Boricuæddie 22:42, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

I have a question, why did you delete my !vote? Pat 22:50, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

Good point. You should always let the community look before the co-nom do it! =) Pat 22:52, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

I see you answered the optinal questions. You may want to accept. I am eager to support. Pat 00:06, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

Husond is a good man, and you should be honored to have him co-nom. As Boricaeddie said, you make break a record for most co-noms! Pat 00:11, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

Record

Though it is unlikely you will break the how ever many noms Phaedriel got, you already have 5 with 1 on the way from Husond. Quite a show of support, I would say. --Thε Rαnδom Eδιτor (tαlk) 23:04, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

Yep. So the YOU GOT TOO MANY NOMS SO GO AWAY vote will come into play! Ha Ha! Heck, I only wanted to edit an encyclopedia and help out! BTW I am gratified to see your RfA is going strongly my friend. Pedro |  Chat  23:08, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

I don't think it will hurt the nom. Phillipe said he thought it a bit much so many peopled nommed me, but it was going to make him oppose. --Thε Rαnδom Eδιτor (tαlk) 23:12, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

Clarification... I think this is what you meant, but I want to be sure: I said it was a bit much, but it was not going to make me oppose. I wouldn't think of opposing a candidate for something that other people did. - Philippe | Talk 23:19, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

Yes indeed you are right. Slip of the keyboard. --Thε Rαnδom Eδιτor (tαlk) 23:32, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

Get it transcluded Pedro, no need to wait for DH to do it for you! Ryan Postlethwaite 08:16, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

Thanks Pedro. You might want to help write that essay after your Rfa, since I'm not the best writer around. --Hirohisat 08:33, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

I log off for 30 minutes and you transclude! Grr... Dihydrogen Monoxide 08:40, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

Sorry dude .......! Pedro |  Chat  08:41, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

Good luck, but don't even think of making any "Vote for Pedro" jokes. Cheers! Dfrg.msc 09:36, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

He he! Don't worry, if they cross that line I'll be on them faster than.... a greasy...uh. Something fast. But seriously, good luck. I'm not sure that you'll need it though ! :) Cheers! Dfrg.msc 10:03, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

Grr!

		Húsönd has frowned on you!
		Hey I was really busy and couldn't write the nom before waking up this morning!! >:-( Oh well, good luck with your RfA. Snarly regards, Húsönd 16:10, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

Josh Gibson

Requesting your opinion on an article. There seems to be a movement to downplay minority achievements in a baseball . Wondering if you can give your opinion.

http://en.wikipedia.org/Talk:Josh_Gibson#Home_runs

64.131.205.111 16:25, 10 September 2007 (UTC)