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If you're here about a featured list candidate or featured article candidate I've reviewed, a warm welcome! I'll keep all articles I review on my watchlist but I'm happy to be reminded from time to time that you're ready for a re-review. The Rambling Man

Thank you for popping by to my talk page. If you'd like to leave a message, please do so at the bottom of this page, and don't forget to sign your post using four tildes (~~~~) so I can get back to you with a reply. Cheers! The Rambling Man

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Featured list director

Congratulations! (But how come he never warned me about the god help you part? :-) Drop me a line if you ever need an ear. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 21:59, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Misplaced Pages:FCDW/May 12, 2008, May 12 Dispatch, to cover new director, general FL issues, etc. They never publish on time; it should be ready by the 13th, and if you all throw some text in there, Tony1 and Jbmurray usually copyedit. (See WP:FCDW for past issues.) SandyGeorgia (Talk) 23:11, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Misplaced Pages talk:Featured list criteria

The Rambling Man,

Congratulations on your appointment. I wonder if you'd like to comment on the latest two proposed drafts of the criteria by Tony and myself. You've got to be happy with them. Please suggest any changes you'd like and what aspects you prefer. Colin° 08:24, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Congratulations, Mr Director, Sir

Well done. I offer you my support. Starting with helping out with the debate over the criteria. --Dweller (talk) 09:50, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Misplaced Pages:Featured list candidates/Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame

Hey TRM, I was wondering if you had any more concerns about the above list. Your comments are always welcome! « Gonzo fan2007 (talk ♦ contribs) @ 07:42, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

 Done « Gonzo fan2007 (talk ♦ contribs) @ 21:29, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

FLD

Congratulations! I hope everything works out. I have not crossed wikipaths with you as much as your co-FLD. You may be aware of the WP:LOTM and WP:LOTD experiments that I am running. I do not know your opinion on the various attempts to get WP:FL on the main page, but this experiment will continue through the end of the year and then be re-proposed for the consideration. If you would like to show support for the experiment the best thing you can do is come by and vote. Voting will run for the next ten days. If you have any questions my talk page is always open. Have you set any new policies? I hope you keep taxes low and keep us out of too many wars:! --TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 04:43, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Requesting an Editor Review

I have decided to open an Editor Review at Misplaced Pages:Editor review/Gary King so I could receive a new assessment for my recent activity on Misplaced Pages. I would greatly appreciate it if you could take the time to look over my recent contributions and point out areas where I could improve. Thanks in advance! Gary King (talk) 04:50, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

FLC: List of Pittsburgh Steelers head coaches...how about now?

I fixed your suggestions for this. With regard to the one sentence: I meant "first season with a winning record." Either way, I changed it to "first season with more wins than losses." I think it would sound better if it was "winning record", but I'm not sure if that is used in reference to all sports, What do you think? Thank you. Blackngold29 05:00, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

It's been three days and you haven't replied, so just a quick reminder to see what you think. Thank you! Blackngold29 18:44, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Eurovision Song Contest 2008

Hello again, we have not spoken for a while. I have come to request assistance with the ESC 2008. We have one unregistered user who continues to insert a table into the commentators/spokespersons section, despite past consensus which has now been reconfirmed that it should be a list. I have reverted the anon users edits twice and requested that he discuss the issue with us on the talk page. Later on this same user re-inserted the table a third time, I have now given the user a final warning and had already informed him/her about 3RR. The edits of this anon user have now been reverted once again by ] (] · ]) - I did not revert again as I am against edit warring, and to show I am not acting unilaterally. I have come to the conclusion that a block is the best remaining option if this user inserts the table again - although s/he has not technically violated 3RR. I cannot implement any admin action related to this as I am involved in the dispute. As you have resolved disputes here before, your assistance would be much appreciated if this user continues to make disruptive edits. Thanks. Camaron | Chris (talk) 09:30, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

The following happens when I was writing the above. This user clearly is going to stop at nothing, I am just going to disengage for the time being. Camaron | Chris (talk) 09:39, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

I have replied on my talk page. Camaron | Chris (talk) 18:36, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Legitimising your role at FLC

Please see Wikipedia_talk:Featured_list_candidates#Director.3F. TONY (talk) 11:29, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Misplaced Pages:Featured list candidates/List of Dutch vegetarians

Hi Rambling Man, my article has been an fac candidate for over ten days now and all issues have been addressed. Could you please review it? Thanks in advance. Baldrick90 (talk) 13:27, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Featured list director

Congratulations, and welcome to the wonderful world of closing FLCs. To learn how to do it, see this. Unfortunately, it was removed from the template (which is annoying for me too because I can never remember the proper links). If you need a test one, I think List of Stanley Cup champions is ready to close.

We are also working on a column for the Signpost, if you would like to take a look at it, you can find it here. -- Scorpion 17:27, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

That's what I figured we would do, I'll handle the majority of the closures, and you can handle most of the reviews. However, I still plan on working on FLs and you'll ahve to close the ones I nominate. -- Scorpion 17:37, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Also, I was thinking that we could have Dweller and Matthewedwards handle WP:FLRC. I asked them both and they are interested, but I wanted to wait and see what you thought. Should we have some kind of confirmation process, or just let them do it? There are some lists that need closing that I was going to do, but if you want I can let you give it a try. -- Scorpion 18:34, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Yes, we would still do promotions. Should we have some kind of confirmation process on one of the talk pages? -- Scorpion 19:43, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Okay, I'll inform both of them that if they want still want it, then the job is theirs. Perhaps one of us should make an announcement post on the FLC talk page. -- Scorpion 19:49, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

I'd like some kind of opportunity for editors to express discontent with the notion, if you don't mind. --Dweller (talk) 10:20, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Misplaced Pages:Featured list candidates/List of Atlanta Falcons head coaches

I just finish with everything, and was hoping you would take a look. - Thanks, « Milk's Favorite Cookie 17:41, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Welcome back

Gawd it's been hot. --Dweller (talk) 10:22, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Doggystyle Review

Hi, I noticed that you gave a Peer Review for the The Chronic article awhile back and I was hoping you could have a look at the Doggystyle page, which is now up for Peer Review. I'd really value your opinion (with all your FA experience and all), so if you have any spare time could you look over the article and suggest any improvements which would bring it to FA status ? If you can't, a reply would be appreciated, Thanks. - Guerilla In Tha Mist (talk) 11:28, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Hi again, have you had a chance to look over the page yet ? - Guerilla In Tha Mist (talk) 15:25, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

No problem - Guerilla In Tha Mist (talk) 15:35, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the peer review, I really appreciate it. - Guerilla In Tha Mist (talk) 13:44, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

Hi, I took care of all of your concerns, do you think its ready to be a FA now ? - Guerilla In Tha Mist (talk) 14:03, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

Rfb Crat-chat

You might also note that nearly all the neutrals are "neutral leaning support." I had planned to contact some of them to ask about revising their vote, but didn't get to it this weekend what with the holiday. Avruch 13:32, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Re (), I make it 5 including me. --Dweller (talk) 14:16, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Yeah, I see that. I asked about extending the RFB but it could easily set an unhealthy precedent. It would be of interest to see what would have happened if the opposers and neutrals could reassess but then, for balance, all supporters should be asked to reappraise. Keep these discussions going on the talk page.... The Rambling Man (talk) 14:19, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

AC/DC discography

Hi, a few weeks ago you made a few comments for this FLC, I was wondering if you could take a look and see if your concerns were addressed. You're the FLC director now, and I don't really know how that is going to change things, but anyway, thanks. No-Bullet (Talk • Contribs) 16:25, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Misplaced Pages:Featured article candidates/1995 Japanese Grand Prix

Hi TRM. The 1995 Japanese Grand Prix article has changed quite a bit since you lasted reviewed it. Could you possibly review it again now that it is at FAC? Thanks, D.M.N. (talk) 17:07, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Dispatches - peer review

You seem to know more about the peer review changes than I do. I'm glad if has improved, though a quick glance seems to highlight a very few very active reviewers. The FL candidate page already suggests peer review. Do you think the wording should be stronger? Sorry I don't have any free time tonight to write more for Dispatches. I'm sure your additions would be welcome, though I'd not mention "dumping ground for rubbish". Colin° 18:15, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

RfB closure thanks

Hello, TRM

I wanted to personally thank you for taking part in the discussion regarding the closure of my candidacy for bureaucratship. As you know, after your discussion, you decided that there was sufficient significant and varied opposition to my candidacy, and thus no consensus to promote. Although personally disappointed, I both understand and respect your decision, especially in light of historical conservatism the project has had when selecting its bureaucrats. As these discussions are specifically not mathematical, but qualitative as well, even after the discussions at Misplaced Pages:Requests for adminship/RfB bar and Misplaced Pages talk:Requests for adminship/RfB bar, I fully understand that your collective decision here was based on "significant and varied" for which there is sufficient evidence. So, while I cannot say I am happy with the decision, I can say that I am satisfied with the care taken to make it, and accepting of your collective judgment. Once again, thank you for your participation. Also, I am especially grateful for you kind words as related to my comportment during this process. Thank you. -- Avi (talk) 21:20, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Misplaced Pages:Featured list candidates/List of Marmalade Boy chapters

Hey, just wanted to see if I addressed all the issues you noticed, and if there were any other problems? It seems likely to fail since its going unnoticed, but want to be sure, at least, that any other problems are addressed for later renom. Collectonian (talk) 04:56, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

Re: FYI

Thanks for the notification. Just because I agree with one user and disagree with another, I'm flagged up as being a sock-puppet! Seems like certain people can't accept constructive debate and the fact that other users may have different opinions to their own. - fchd (talk) 08:06, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

I'm confused as to what I'm supposed to do about this allegation. Anyone with half a brain can see it is frivilous, and I've never been in this situation so I don't know if it's best just to ignore it or what. Can you offer some advice? -- Grant.Alpaugh 08:35, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

You can get a more thorough review of the situation at User talk:Moonriddengirl‎, as that was the admin I asked for help originally, but I'd be more than willing to accept help from all comers. Appreciate the attention, if you have time, that is. -- Grant.Alpaugh 08:38, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the heads up. Well that has made me laugh being listed as a suspected sockpuppet of Grant.Aplaugh. I presume I will now have to find out how to respond. And all because I voted in a poll as a result of it being listed on the Footy project for input?? Quite outstanding.♦Tangerines♦·Talk 14:47, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for your reply, and yes I know I should just ignore. However, unfortunately I didn't!! :) What I find quite concerning about it though is that it will make me wary in future of joining in any similar debates and voting on polls if someone can then come along and make accusations of suspected sockpupettry based solely on my voting in a poll. Seems to me having read more now that the two of them have had a huge "bust up" and this is the result where other users are dragged into it. Ah well! Thanks again, I will go and make a cuppa now!♦Tangerines♦·Talk 15:08, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks a bunch for the notice. I think it's funny, personally, that anyone would get so into a vote on Misplaced Pages that they would create accounts purely to win a mostly meaningless battle. Che84 (talk) 05:03, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Ode

Want to do something exciting?
Do some citing!
Or if you'd rather be a doormat,
You could always fix some formats.

I'd certainly be grateful,
And it would be jolly fateful,
If Bradman won back his star,
That he lost at FAR.

Cheers, --Dweller (talk) 10:49, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Whatever you like! There's no shortage of work to be done, so anything helps. --Dweller (talk) 13:10, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks Citey. Norwich Citey? --Dweller (talk) 13:21, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Not on my page buddy... The Rambling Man (talk) 13:25, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Checkuser

The problem was specifically with Grant. Not the others. I knew they would not be all his. But as soon as I saw the IP Address doing his 4 revert within 24H, I got suspicious of him. I knew if he ws willing to use an IP Sock then there was a chance at it being a sock with the other users who voted in favour of him. I found it strange that he took so long to vote. Kingjeff (talk) 17:31, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

I have apologized on the sock case page for everyone to see. Kingjeff (talk) 17:38, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Apologies have been made to inncent individual users involved. Kingjeff (talk) 17:49, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

The accusations trowen at Grant were not completely unfounded. Kingjeff (talk) 19:39, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

As I said before, the accusations were thrown at Grant. Nobody else. I don't think I need to repeat myself any further. Kingjeff (talk) 19:48, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

You're entitled to your opinion. I know I can't convince you so I'm not going to get into a redundant conversation about this. Kingjeff (talk) 19:50, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

If only that was the attitude you took in the content dispute! -- Grant.Alpaugh 19:53, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

They didn't need to be notified since this was about Grant and nobody else. Kingjeff (talk) 19:52, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

You're allowed to your opinion. Kingjeff (talk) 19:56, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

List of Stanley Cup champions

Would you mind closing the FLC for this list? Here's how to do it:

• Remove the transcluded discussion from this page. While removing it, mention the name of the list in the edit summary and whether it is being promoted or failed.
• For promoted lists:
  1. Transclude the discussion to this month's log of promoted lists.
  2. Update the log tallies in {{Featured list log}}.
  3. Update Misplaced Pages:Featured lists, including the count at the top.
  4. Add a notice to Template:Announcements/New featured pages.
  5. Add a notice to Misplaced Pages:Goings-on.
• For lists that fail to be promoted:
  1. Transclude the discussion to this month's log of failed candidacies.
  2. Update the log tallies in {{Featured list log}}.

Have fun. -- Scorpion 23:05, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Heads up and a goofy idea

Hi The Rambling Man, just a heads up that PeerReviewBot has been approved for a one week trial archiving Peer Review, including those already at FAC and FLC. Thanks go to Carl for writing and operating the bot. There will be a test for a week. Assuming it gets approved, the directions for PR and FAC might have to be tweaked.

I have a goofy idea I was wondering what you thought about - what if there were two Peer Reviews and one of them was some sort of "Featured Peer Review" similar to WP:PPR. The idea would be that before going to FAC or FLC, articles would be nominated there and could be nominated to FAC or FLC if enough editors thought it was ready. Perhaps this could also be a way to qualify articles for WP:LOCE. If the only problem was a copyedit, that would put it in line for a copyedit, and then FAC. There would also be regular peer review for articles that just wanted to improve, and get ready for GAN. The other advantage would be that splitting peer review would avoid size issues we now face at PR, and allow reviews on FPR to run longer if needed. What do you think? Ruhrfisch _><>° 03:29, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

Responded on my page ... today was bombshell day, huh? SandyGeorgia (Talk) 03:47, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

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List of German World War II jet aces

Could you please revisit the article. I believe all issues have been addressed and I would appreciate your opinion. Thanks MisterBee1966 (talk) 12:27, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

Hi

Heya TRM, good to see you about. Would you be able to do me a favour and resysop me? I came back really early after really overestimating how much time I would need to get everything in order :) Would be great if you could. Cheers, Daniel (talk) 08:09, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Flag removal

Per Misplaced Pages:Administrators'_noticeboard#Betacommand_blocked_for_sockpuppetry please remove BetacommandBot (talk · contribs)'s userright Bot. MBisanz 08:26, 16 May 2008 (UTC)