User:Lethaniol/Archive1

Am Newbie to Wikipedia

But am trying hard - looking to get involved in all aspects from cleanup to extending stubs from writing new articles to stopping vandalism!

If I upset you at all - please leave your comments here so I know and can understand what I am doing wrong:))

Welcome to Wikipedia!!!

Hello Lethaniol! Welcome to Wikipedia! Thank you for your contributions. If you decide that you need help, check out Wikipedia:Where to ask a question, ask me on my talk page, or place {{helpme}} on your talk page and someonewill show up shortly to answer your questions. Please remember to sign your name on talk pages using fourtildes (~~~~); this will automatically produce your name and the date.You may also push the signature button located above the editwindow. Finally, please do your best to always fill in the edit summary field. This is considered animportant guideline in Wikipedia. Even a short summary is better than nosummary. Below are some recommended guidelines to facilitate your involvement.Happy Editing! -- Kukini 16:17, 7 September 2006(UTC) Getting Started * Wikipedia Tutorial * How to edit a page * The five pillars of Wikipedia * Manual of Style * Be bold in editing * How to write a great article * WikiProjects Getting your info out there * Cite your sources * Neutral Point of View * Point of View * Verifiability * Uploading images * Image use policy Getting more Wikipedia rules * Policy Library Getting Help * New contributors' help page * Where to ask a question * Help Desk * Frequently Asked Questions Getting along * Wikiquette * Civility * Sign your posts * Wikipedians * Conflict resolution Getting technical * Cleaning up vandalism * Pages needing attention * Peer review * Utilities * Village pump

Newbie Patrol

I watch for new folk, especially ones like you whoare trying to learn the system and edit in a helpful manner. I have found thelinks I gave you very helpful in learning how things work around here. Welcomeagain! Kukini 16:33, 7 September 2006 (UTC)

Tariff

Hi; I think I must just have had a bad day thatday!--Anthony.bradbury 18:09, 7 September 2006 (UTC)

Merck

Hi there; you are quite right. I have put mycomment in (much shorter than yours).--Anthony.bradbury 21:45, 7 September 2006 (UTC)

Ex-pfc Wintergreen

He does have his own page, second to last entry onthe list (under the Ws). Czolgolz 12:52, 8 September 2006 (UTC)

Rollback

Hi. Regarding this edit, I'm not sure ifit was your intention to revert my edits like I was a vandal and reintroduceall that dodgy javascript, but since you are admittedly new here, I thought Iwould just point out that rollback should only be used for cases of purevandalism, and should only be done with extreme care. A look through the pagehistory can usually give you the context you need. Thanks for cleaning up thearticle anyway - I have reinstated my edits. -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 12:40, 10 September 2006 (UTC)

No problem. I justthought I would mention it because a) you did ask for feedback, and b) abuse of these tools is a realproblem around here. You did a great job on the cleanup. -- zzuuzz ^(talk)

Catch-22

If anyone is a fan of the classic novel Catch-22 your help would be verymuch appreaciated in bringing its pages up to scratch:) --Lethaniol 09:51, 11 September 2006 (UTC)

I haven't had a chance to go into details, but itlooks like you are really bringing things up to pace (personally, I'm glad youmerged some of the minor characters). Those large articles are your ownwords, right? Czolgolz 01:30, 25 September 2006 (UTC)

Didn't mean to imply that you plagarized. Ireally like what you've been doing, keep it up. Czolgolz 03:35, 4October 2006 (UTC)

Hey thanks for leaving a note on my talk page. I'veread the book only 3 times and so don't know enough to comment. However I doplan to make the pages look non-academic and more encyclopedic. Many of thecharacter pages are taking the form of classwork. Jay 20:08, 12 November 2006 (UTC)

List of Snowclones

Hi! Just wondering, why did you reverted my edits to the List of Snowclones? --elzr 19:13, 13 September 2006 (UTC)

No need to apologize, I now realize how it could bethought of as vandalism at a glance. I put back the edit, with a different(hopefully clearer) summary. Thanks for being so professional about this! --elzr 14:17, 14 September 2006 (UTC)

Vandalism

• Re these messages -I am not sure how this vandalism happened - it was not my intention. Ifyou look at my previous edits I have spent lots of time tacklingvandalism. It could be that someone had hacked my password (I have nowchanged it) or that I was using Lupin's filter recent changes and rollbackinappropriately. Either way - I hope it will not happen again. --Lethaniol 18:45, 14 September 2006 (UTC)

Please do not add nonsense to Wikipedia; it isconsidered vandalism. If you would like to experiment, use the sandbox. Thank you. --ArmadilloFromHell 16:24, 14 September 2006 (UTC)

Welcome to Wikipedia. We invite everyone to contributeconstructively to our encyclopedia. Take a look at the welcome page if you would like to learn more about contributing.However, unconstructive edits, such as those you made to G-Nilz, are considered vandalism. If you continue inthis manner you may be blocked from editing without further warning. Please stop, andconsider improving rather than damaging the hard work of others. Thanks. --ArmadilloFromHell 16:28, 14 September 2006 (UTC)

Welcome to Wikipedia. We invite everyone to contributeconstructively to our encyclopedia. Take a look at the welcome page if you would like to learn more about contributing.However, unconstructive edits, such as those you made to G-Nilz, are considered vandalism. If you continue inthis manner you may be blocked from editing without further warning. Please stop, andconsider improving rather than damaging the hard work of others. Thanks. -- Fan-1967 16:31, 14 September 2006 (UTC)

Question What are youdoing, you seemed to make a lot of constructive edits and now you arevandalizing? --ArmadilloFromHell 16:35, 14 September 2006 (UTC)

Maybe time to change your password --ArmadilloFromHell 16:37, 14 September 2006 (UTC)

Greg Brown (softwareengineer)

I recommend tagging articles for speedy deletionsare better made by persons familiar with the respective topic and science andwith more WP experience than 10 days. See my explanation at the talk page.--Peter Eisenburger 19:44, 17 September 2006 (UTC)

• The fact that thisarticle appears to have been removed by an administrator speaks for itself. It certainly seemed like a non-notable bio to me (especially many red links to organisations), and if it is not then there areways and means of contesting a csd. Lethaniol 12:04, 18 September 2006 (UTC) Also no explanation on talk page. Lethaniol 12:06, 18 September 2006 (UTC)

The explanationwas immediatley given on the talk page of the article itself and has beendeleted altogether without any further hesitation. But as I understandWikipedia rules it should have been "taken to AfD instead".

"Many red links to organisations". 4 organisations mentioned,one blue, one red with anextensive article already existing as a subpage, two red to medium-sized companies. One of them will get an articleby me, the other by someone else. Of course they are red until they get an entry.

While I agree therehave to be limits for entries I doubt acting of you and the admin here. Why isa baseball announcer more important or an article about a single of somepopsinger w/o any further information given? But that was my argument in thefirst place. I'm no expert to modern R&B, so I wouldn't tag it.--Peter Eisenburger 13:40, 18 September 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia:WikiProject UK Parliament constituencies

Hey Lethaniol =) I noticed you have added your nameto the Constituencies project. Maybe you can help me out finishing the table atConstituenciesin the next United Kingdomgeneral election ?

Good to have you around =) doktorb _words^deeds 15:25, 20 September 2006 (UTC)

Hey - there arestill a few blank boxes - the Bristols are one example. There was a whole raftof updates at one point but it dried up after the initial start, so any help onfilling in the blanks would be great doktorb _words^deeds 06:51, 21September 2006 (UTC)

Hi - I noticed that you left a note at WikiProjectUK Parliament constituencies requesting websites with information on historicconstituencies. The most useful ones are [1], with general election results for every constituencysince 1950, [2] with all by-electionresults since 1945, and [3] with mostly reliable listsof MPs for each constituency, since 1660. Finally, for Irishconstituencies, [4] is very useful, withall results since 1918. If you need any more, you'll have to find F. W.S. Craig's books. Hope to see your contributions, Warofdreams talk 02:10, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

Help me

Quick question hopefully. The article MerckSource has been recreated after a month since a vote to delete it. I have put a new AfD on but is this the right thing to do for recreated page? Also I suspect the user of being a sockpuppet.

Thanks for any help in advance--Lethaniol 10:13, 3 October 2006 (UTC)

{{csd-g4}} works better - it is madespecifically for this kind of thing. More info can be found at WP:CSD. Cheers, Daniel.Bryant 10:17, 3 October 2006(UTC)

A suggestion

I noticed thecomment you made on the talk page for the Cannabis (drug) article. Perhaps youmay be interested in contributing to the Health issues and the effects of cannabis article, which takes amore scientific approach to the subject of cannabinoids and their physiology.The more qualified scientists that work on that topic, the better. Take care.--Howrealisreal 18:48, 9 October 2006 (UTC)

Dirtrucks answer

I'm sure it's better to have a stub on this bandthan nothing at all. I did try to find more information (like their surnames)but wasn't successful thus far. Bare in mind that it is a new band with onlyone EP and that they are fromJapan so there isn't much information yet. I'm putting a stubtemplate and hope that some bigger Dirtruck fan will help us with the article. Stubs are like seeds. Be patient. Lathrop1885 14:42, 14 October 2006 (UTC)

Protected DoubleRedirect

I cant removed this double redirect as Austin Osueke is protected - can someone with the right privileges sort this out.

  1.Austin Osueke (Edit) â

â Eigomanga â â EigoMANGA

Thanks --Lethaniol 12:44, 22 October 2006 (UTC)

You need to get incontact with an administrator to remove thatredirect. They will be able to handle it for you as long as they knowabout it. --Willy No1lakersfan (Talk - Contribs) 12:53, 22 October 2006 (UTC)

MTV

Thanks, you're a genius! LittleOldMe 17:03, 23 October 2006 (UTC)

Userfying

Anyone can do it (except I think there is a delaybefore new users are allowed to move pages). If the author's userpage isempty, you move the article to the userpage, and then tag the article forspeedy deletion r2 (cross-space redirect). It is also helpful to leavethe author a message on their talk page explaining what you did. Thanks, NawlinWiki 14:52, 26 October 2006 (UTC)

Userfyingt

Anyone can do it (except I think there is a delaybefore new users are allowed to move pages). If the author's userpage isempty, you move the article to the userpage, and then tag the article forspeedy deletion r2 (cross-space redirect). It is also helpful to leavethe author a message on their talk page explaining what you did. Thanks, NawlinWiki 14:53, 26 October 2006 (UTC)

First Table

Am useless with tables, can someone sort out thefirst it has gone awry!--Lethaniol 18:20, 2 November 2006 (UTC)

Sorry to what do yourefer! :: Kevinalewis : ^{(Talk Page)}/_(Desk) 09:32, 3 November 2006 (UTC)

Is that any better,not so good in IE now better a better balance I think. Also the gradins schemeis now transcluded as it should be and the text is more uptodate - and in myview much better. :: Kevinalewis : ^{(Talk Page)}/_(Desk) 13:21, 3 November 2006(UTC)

Illiad as basis forCatch-22

This information was actually given by JosephHeller in his interview with Charlie Reilly. I got the article on Thomson Gale(lit database) ... here is the URL... [5] If you can't access it, tell me and I'll just quoteparts from it for you.

How would I convert this MLA style to a wikipediacitation? Reilly, Charlie. "an interview with JOSEPHHELLER.(Interview)." Contemporary Literature 39.4 (Winter 1998): 507(1).Student Edition. Thomson Gale. Oakton High School. 7 Nov. 2006 <http://find.galegroup.com/ips/infomark.do?&contentSet=IAC-Documents&type=retrieve&tabID=T002&prodId=IPS&docId=A53542746&source=gale&userGroupName=oakton_e&version=1.0>.

Thanks for yourcomments.

Thanks for your comments on Hinduism. Infact, the caste system has no place in this article as caste system is not amatter of religion but of social system created by some sages.

Promenient Hindu editors of Indian origin likeBakasuprman and Saivasuj has already commented against inclusion of castesystem in this article either on talk page of Hinduism or some user's talkpage.

HeBhagawan is somehow bent upon include thiscontroversial topic.

If, you have a chance, pl. see the detaileddiscussion of last two days or so.

Once again thanks for your interest.

swadhyayee 14:22, 8 November 2006 (UTC)

wikEd

The wikEdlogo

Hi, I have seen that you are using the Cacycle editor extension. This program is no longer actively maintainedin favor of its much more powerful successor wikEd.

wikEd has all the functionality of theold editor plus: • syntaxhighlighting • nifty image buttons • more fixing buttons• paste formatted text from Word or web pages • convert theformatted text into wikicode • adjust the font size • and much, much more.

Switching to wikEd is easy, check the detailed installation description onits project homepage. Often it is as simple as changing every occurrence of editor.js into wikEd.js on your User:YourUsername/monobook.js page.

Cacycle 22:24, 8 November 2006 (UTC)

Sorry if you felt so.

Sorry if you felt so but in most cases vandal takeplace through IP add. I also saw the contribution, this did not seem tobe befitting as addition to the article.

swadhyayee 15:51, 9 November 2006 (UTC)

Welcomes and warnings

I see you're running the welome wagon for new usersat the moment. Good job! However please note that welcome messages should go onthe user's talk page, not the user'suserpage (User_talk:Lethaniol, not User:Lethaniol). Apart from anythingelse a user won't see a "new messages" box for edits to theiruserpage, so won't be told about your friendly greeting unless they happen tolook at their userpage or notice the update on their watchlist (unlikely for abrand new user). Same applies to warnings, with the added caveat that the userpage may be fairly freely edited by the user, so they'd be quite within theirrights to delete warning messages (which is frowned upon if they're deletedfrom their talk page as they're deleting evidence of past misdemeanours). Cheers, Tonywalton  | Talk 18:42, 9 November 2006 (UTC)

Help needed

See Talk:Dirtrucks. Ericd 01:49, 11 November 2006 (UTC)

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Abaana

Hi there;I have not touched this article. But isimportant that you appreciate that Wiki policy stipulates that anyone can editany article; you cannot beg special treatment for an article, however welldeserved.--Anthony.bradbury 23:20, 13 November 2006 (UTC)

Deletions

I understand your point, although I did not see thearicle in question, and therefore can have no opinion on it. But I did see yourone-liner. Have you gone to Wikipedia:deletion review? This is my bestsuggestion.--Anthony.bradbury 23:49, 13 November 2006 (UTC)

Pardon my jumping inhere, but I saw this discussion, and it appears the article has been restored,at least temporarily, which will give you the opportunity to improve it andestablish the notability of the subject before the deletion review concludes.Good luck with it. Regards, Newyorkbrad 00:25, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

Sorry, Iaccidentally answered on my talk page rather than yours; my comment liesawaiting your arrival. I also note the comment by User:Newyorkbrad.--Anthony.bradbury 00:29, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

Abaana

What gives you the idea that I did not investigate?I did, and I found that Abaana was not a notable charity. I tried looking forAbaana on Google, and found that the charity's website was the only source ofany information that could belong in the article. Before even going to AfD orDRV, I would like to see some evidence that asserts the notability of theorganization. Nishkid64 00:38, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

Excuse me? I shouldbe shot? 14,000 hits for an organization is not a lot at ALL. Nishkid64 00:43, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

There is no rulesaying I have to leave a message on the user's talk page about deleting thepage. Also, those links don't even assert notability. The internet has tons andtons of websites that have listings of groups. One link says that they aremerging with Abaana (what notability does that assert); another just lists itand the other gives a brief summary of that group among hundreds of othergroups. Only a few of those listed on the 3rd website actually have articles onWikipedia (Amnesty International, etc.) See WP:BIO and WP:ORG for official Wikipedia policy. If you want to send this toAfD or DRV, go ahead. Nishkid64 01:01, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

You are the onecontesting the deletion, so you should make the AfD or DRV topic. It wouldn'tmake sense if I just made it, and then people would not get a chance to seeyour arguments until much later tomorrow. Nishkid64 01:03, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

I have put a comment on Nishkid64 user talk page. Iagree with you.--Anthony.bradbury 01:13, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

I don't know if itwill help; admins of any age have more power than I do. But it might.--Anthony.bradbury 01:21, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

I am nodeletionist, and I would gladly keep your article if you showed me some viableevidence that it passes notability guidelines. On multiple occasions I haveoverruled previous decisions and favored restoring the article because a userpresented some evidence that asserted the article's notability. If you do so,then I will definitely change my position and throw support for keeping thearticle. And...by proof, I mean some actual 3rd-party references that assertsthe organization's notability. If it follows one guideline of WP:ORG, then it's a keeper. Lethaniol failed to show me anythingthat asserts the notability of the organization. Nishkid64 01:24, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

I have posted a further comment on Nishkid64 talkpage. Let us noe wait and see what happens.

PS You really need to archive your talk page.--Anthony.bradbury 01:45, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

trying hard to helphere; I owe you one for my idiotic comment about the drug tariff.--Anthony.bradbury 01:55, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

I think our stand on Arbaana is valid. Let us seewhat happens over the next day or two. They cannot, i feel , now mark it for {{speedy}}. If it is flagged for {{AfD}} the community will decide.--Anthony.bradbury 02:11, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

Regarding your edits at Talk:Abaana, be civil. That a mistake was made does not allow you towrite statements like Who ever did so is a disgrace. and I still think deleting Admin should be shot!. We are all humans, andwe all make mistakes. Also, for your information, the article could have beendeleted as copyvio from the website. -- ReyBrujo 05:28, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

So contradictory,are we? You say I shouldn't bite newbies, and I will take upon your advice (Ionly leave messages for newbies maybe half of the time), but remember whathappened on the article's talk page? You said I should be shot? Please don'tbite admins, thank you! P.S. I dropped my case for the article deletion, soit's a keeper. Enjoy! =) Nishkid64 22:02, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

Welcome to theKindness Campaign!

Just my way of saying thanks to newcomers to the Kindness Campaign... a delicious home-baked chocolate chip cookie! Yum. :D  â¥ Kylu  (talk • contribs • email • logs • count)

Thanks for the adoption!

While I value what a 14 year old could tell me, since he knows more about his generation than I do, I am also looking for an older person. Thanks! Mr Spunky Toffee 15:22, 15 November 2006 (UTC)

I think it's great that you're a pharmacist. I'm interested in getting into healthcare, and am going to attend university starting in January to study biochemistry and get a second bachelor's degree. I'm open to being a doctor, dentist, pharmacist, or research scientist. I look forward to your guidance. I've read lots of medical books and have taken allied health classes at my local community college, so I know how to draw blood, take vitals, do CPR, take Standard and Universal Precautions, assess lab results, etc. I also aced a pharmacology test. Talk to you later! Mr Spunky Toffee 15:37, 15 November 2006 (UTC)

I think I'll work on Lyrica (pregabalin). It's a new drug with plenty of uses, and there's lots of literature on it on Google Scholar. I take it myself; it's a miracle drug for nerve pain. I won't include original research, of course. Mr Spunky Toffee 16:14, 15 November 2006 (UTC)

Abaana

Hi there, Rob gave up after all his work was deleted :-) This is Scott, I found the whole think quite amusing when Rob filled me in. I asked him to link Abaana, after we found the make povery history. I think he maybe misunderstood what the site was for. I myself am having probs figuirng our what is going on but I will bear with if..

Firstly I was a little confused about what was deleted, and why... Rob tried to copy format of other simiar charities but that didn't work. Also he used text which i wrote for the Abaana site with my permission, and it was deletd with not discussion and just a comment. To be honest i am a little disheartend and really do not want to spend alot of time adding to the content for someone to remove the word I have put, becuase I wrote them on another site!

How many people where actually editing and arguing over it? Who are they? Are the all like me and volunteer?

Scott

The arguing has finished - do not worry the article Abaana will not be deleted now - you can spend your time bringing it up to a decent level. On the copyright issue see my answer at User talk:Abaana. I hope you two don't give up wikipedia - it is great once you get into it. Any problems then leave a message here Lethaniol 23:27, 16 November 2006 (UTC) Or and dont forget to sign you r comments with four ~

I am still worried, as I would like to use stuff from our site, as it has been edited, will this not be deleted also? I was on a similar org and they have many link from categories, but I was unsure of how to get on them. for example we are very like tearfund.Abaana 23:33, 16 November 2006 (UTC)

Basically do not worry. You can use any information (facts, figures etc...) but you will need to rewrite it (not just moving the words about or rephrasing). You can put quotes from the site on the page though (use : or blockquote) - though not to many please. Does that help?? Lethaniol 23:37, 16 November 2006 (UTC) (Dont forget the four ~ please)

Ok will give it a go, is there info/help on adding to a category? you can't simply edit a category page? (four ~ used )Abaana 23:41, 16 November 2006 (UTC)

Article about Wikipedia Users - Adoption

Hello,

I am a freelance writer working on an article about the wide array of people who make Wikipedia their life, their passion, their pastime. Wikipedia addicts if you will. I'm also looking at all the "behind the scenes" goings on at Wikipedia that the average reader of the site never knows about. I intend on focusing a little on several of the unofficial Wikipedia organizations that members are a part of such as Esperenza et al. To this end I would like to speak to you about your participation in the "Adoption Program". If you are interested in participating, please email me at brianwrites@gmail.com FFFearlesss 20:41, 17 November 2006 (UTC)

Yossarian and Catch-22

Your edits to both articles have been most productive. I must get around to doing some stuff on those pages myself. Very well done, sir. Cheers! --Yossarian 06:19, 19 November 2006 (UTC)

North Dakota Geek Appreciation Day (or hour, or minute, or.....)

Thanks for adopting me - I'm trying to be an asset to the Wiki crowd, but my sheer ignorance is limiting me, I think. Actually, I don't know for sure - it's tough to be sure about something that you don't know, you know? <g>

Anyway, I've got some stupid questions for you, and some not-so-stupid questions. Let me know when you're available, and we'll chat!

Again, thanks for showing me the ropes (in advance, that is....)

NDCompuGeek 22:56, 19 November 2006 (UTC)

Kewl - works for me! ;-) The first question (kind of stupid) is how do I add sub-pages under my userspace? The reason is for me to save some custom userboxes I'm thinking of, and to have a few templates I think would come in handy. I haven't been able to find anything about managing my userspace.... NDCompuGeek 23:06, 19 November 2006 (UTC)

Umm, another question for you: how do I mark a part of an entry as a comment (not to be seen by the general viewing, but the code is there hidden and not activated)? NDCompuGeek 10:29, 20 November 2006 (UTC)

filth - foul - filth - foul - #$%$%*@#@#$&(~!.... Another question from your motivated but ignorant adoptee: how do I get a picture into the userbox template (specifically the one I'm working on at <.../userboxes> in my userspace)? Grrr-rr-r-r.... TIA, NDCompuGeek 04:07, 21 November 2006 (UTC)

I hope you don't think I'm being obnoxious.... Now I can't figure out how to delete a temp page I made in my userspace! HA-ALP! (TIA) NDCompuGeek 20:48, 22 November 2006 (UTC)

Welcome Back from the coast!

I clicked on your links and discovered you were on break ON THE COAST!!! Here in North Dakota, the closest thing to a coast is the ever-shrinking Lake Sakakawea. Being from Michigan originally, I know that "this ain't no coast", if you know what I mean!

Anyway, I'm glad you're back. I had a few questions, but with your absence I actually had to research the answer. I found it, but it wasn't easy (more userbox questions, see User:NDCompuGeek/userboxes to know that I got the answer)....

-Dan NDCompuGeek 17:31, 27 November 2006 (UTC)

In response...

Well... I think that you're right about the adoption system. I don't want it to decay into nothing, either. But I'm busy in real life and probably won't be able to take care of it for a while... ~ Flameviper 16:20, 30 November 2006 (UTC)

Adopt

Hi there; yes, if User:Flameviper is otherwise engaged, I would certainly be interested in being more active in the WP:ADOPT project. What I am less definite about is how to do so. Do you think that the powers-that-be would agree to additions to the {{welcome}} templates? I will post a request. Other ideas?--Anthony.bradbury 15:00, 5 December 2006 (UTC)

Oh, I see that you've been there already!--Anthony.bradbury 15:02, 5 December 2006 (UTC)

Following his original comment, I too would like to help but don't know a definate plan as to how. —¡Randfan! 17:42, 5 December 2006 (UTC)

Adopt

Hey - though you maybe too bright for me - would you like me to adopt you? I am off to bed now (00:12 in UK) - you seem very keen. Cheers Lethaniol 00:13, 8 December 2006 (UTC)

Let's try with it for a little bit and see how it goes. Thanks for your interest in the adoption program. I hope it's a good experience for both of us. -- Ben 00:18, 8 December 2006 (UTC)

WP:Adopt

Applying to your edit to the talk page for Adopt-a-User: I like this idea (maybe we should have this and the thing above combined) and I have two adoptees (friends in real life, actually) and I want to help them but there never on. Should I "drop" them? This should probably be moved to that page. Oh, and it shold be called something like: wikipedia talk:Adopt-a-User/diary/experiences and if the proposed page above is to be created but under another name it should probably be: wikipedia talk:Adopt-a-User/diary/questions and answers. —¡Randfan! 00:46, 8 December 2006 (UTC)

Will reply to this on WP:ADOPT talk page

Sorry, I logged out onto a shared network IP. —¡Randfan! 00:46, 8 December 2006 (UTC)

No problem :) Lethaniol 00:49, 8 December 2006 (UTC)

This BARNSTAR's for you!!

The Welcomer's Barnstar Awarded the Welcomer's Barnstar to Lethaniol for his great accomplishments in welcoming me! NDCompuGeek 16:28, 8 December 2006 (UTC)

Just thought you GREATLY deserve this! NDCompuGeek 16:28, 8 December 2006 (UTC)

Excessive adoption

Noted. I have posted a comment in the adopt-a-user talk page.--Anthony.bradbury 21:17, 8 December 2006 (UTC)

Adopter's Area

Should we move the discussion about the future of A-a-U there? I posted it on both pages and am itching to move it. I want some approval/disapproval before I (might) move it, but I'm not sure people will see it in time and might get angry and have a big talk about it if there isn't some notice and permission. Cheers! —¡Randfan! 22:26, 8 December 2006 (UTC)

For the testing I was trying to figure out a good layout for the Adopter's Area in there but it didn't work.... —¡Randfan! 17:09, 9 December 2006 (UTC)

Criteria

I have cast my vote. The reason that I have been going on about autoblocks - which I see you have taken on board - is becasuse earlier this year I got hit by four of them in a period of two weeks! I was not happy!!--Anthony.bradbury 16:57, 10 December 2006 (UTC)

You add {{unblock}} with reason in freetext to your talk page and an admin shows up and sorts it.

I can live with 500 edits, but would like to repeat my stipulation about home pages. I have found occasional editors who change their own page on an almost daily basis, and can rack up a respectable edit count without going much into mainspace, let alone namespace. And bear in mind that a lot of newby questions relate to concerns within the namespace/policy axis.

The two mult-adopters do not seem to relating much to their adoptees, although who, if anybody, is at fault is open to question. And to be fair, my two adoptees only asked one question each.

I think the scheme is going along just fine. it will need constant pushing - if we do not agitate the idea will stagnate.

We do need to adapt that specimen template to allow {{subst}}. If that is not done, it only takes an editor to change the message on one example, and they all change throughout the whole encyclopedia.--Anthony.bradbury 17:24, 10 December 2006 (UTC)

OK. But the advice not to {{subst}} it needs to be removed. As I say, if we use the raw template, then any vandal who wants to can change the template on the page of every single user who has accessed it, which will cause absolutely endless trouble.--Anthony.bradbury 18:19, 10 December 2006 (UTC)

ALL DISCUSSIONS ON BOOYAKADELL HAS BEEN MOVED TO User talk:Lethaniol/BooyakaDell - leave messages there - Lethaniol 23:17, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

Adoptees

I think the scheme is taking off. I ran through all six of the editors asking to be adopted, and every single one was adopted by someone else before I could finish typing in my welcome message!--Anthony.bradbury 01:06, 14 December 2006 (UTC)

Adoption

I can take all 6. I've only been here 3 months but without blowin my own trumpet, i am pretty much able. Ta. FrummerThanThou 05:56, 14 December 2006 (UTC)

Mediation Cabal

If you are seeking mediation, please complete the form: Wikipedia:Mediation Cabal/Cases/2006-12-11 BooyakaDell. You need to list the articles that you are asserting are part of the mediation dispute. Alan.ca 08:26, 14 December 2006 (UTC)

Wikilogos

I thought you also might be interested in my proposal for Wikipedia to use logo variations created by members of the wiki community to mark national and international awareness days, Remembrance Days, notable anniversaries, and observance days. Please comment on Wikipedia:Village_pump_(proposals)#Logo Variations and on my talk page. Thanks! FrummerThanThou 10:45, 14 December 2006 (UTC)

Quick question on sources

I know Wikipedia allows the use of offline sources, including books and newspapers. I've even seen newspapers dating back to the 1940s used as references, so it doesn't matter how difficult they may be to track down providing they exist and are verifiable in theory at least.

I'm having great difficulty tracking down an online source that shows a particular wrestler was injured during a match, I can't find any English sources for it and any Japanese (it was a Japanese wrestler, and happened in Japan) sources are beyond my capability. I've seen the incident in question, and it includes the wrestler being taken away in an ambulance. If I include the full information about the show (channel, air date etc) can that be used as a reference? It's as difficult to track down as an old newspaper or obscure out-of-print book, but it is possible. 81.155.178.248 11:45, 15 December 2006 (UTC)

Hi User:81 - I agree - no matter how old the source it can be used - otherwise we would not be able to have an article on the Magna Carta. I suppose if I was you, I would write up the info in the article, ref the show, as you have the info (from what you said above), and then make a comment in talk page along the lines above. If anyone challenges you on this, you can go look for an English ref in more depth, or maybe even ask for a Japanese source to be translated (probably partially to get the gist). Well that's how I would approach the situation - note I had a similar situation with the Mila-18 naming problem with Catch-22#Explanation of the novel's title - took a while but eventually found the primary source while looking for other things. Hope that helps. Cheers Lethaniol 12:47, 15 December 2006 (UTC)

Thanks. It's not so much the age of the source, more the difficulty tracking it down. But as long as it's possible (which it is), then I don't see the problem. It's very difficult to track down an online Japanese source as I don't know the Japanese version of Ryuji Yamakawa (for example Kenta Kobashi is å°æ©å»ºå¤ª), and I've Google searching his name and only returning results in Japanese, but I can't find any information on a few relevant sites I've looked at with the translator. I wouldn't use a TV show generally, but all other efforts have failed and it is quite important. 81.155.178.248 13:10, 15 December 2006 (UTC)

Finally found a Japanese source anyway, but thanks for the help. 81.155.178.248 13:31, 15 December 2006 (UTC)

No problem - pop by anyway time. I know this recent situation is not helping, but if you are making lots of edits I hope you can one day sign up as a registered user. Cheers Lethaniol 14:37, 15 December 2006 (UTC)

CSD Templates

RE: yes, I realized it as soon as I added headline there again, so I removed it immediately until some kind of consensus will be reached. âTulkolahtenâ^âtalkâ 14:50, 15 December 2006 (UTC)

RE: Culverin

I was just thinking that last night. I did not know that the "cut off" was 1000 edits though, we celebrated that a while ago... Thanks for your interest and concern. I see your doing a great job with WP:ADOPT as well. Cheers, Dfrg.msc ^{1 . 2 . Editor Review} 22:06, 15 December 2006 (UTC)

Thanks mate for your help and your time, see you around. Dfrg.msc ^{1 . 2 . Editor Review} 21:52, 16 December 2006 (UTC)

CSD Heading-0/1 templates

Hi BigBT,

Copied from my talk page for continuityI think your idea of having templates with Heading on off ability is great, and probably the solution to the problem. As I have no idea how to code this, could you for one of the templates, I will then insert it into all the other templates. Cheers Lethaniol 12:07, 17 December 2006 (UTC)

See User:BigDT/sandbox for a mocked up version of {{nn-warn}} and User talk:BigDT/sandbox for the way it would look. Rather than do 1/0, the default is off. If you specify anything for header, that will turn the header on. You can use header-text to specify a particular header. PLEASE NOTE: it is important to gain a consensus before adding this code to every CSD warning template. BigDT 13:55, 17 December 2006 (UTC)

Re: Adoption

Hi aeropagitica,

I see you are part of the adoption process, and have adopted a fair few new users (I am not spying, I just check the new users wanting adoption every few hours to check that people are getting adopted and see that you contact a fair few), but I see you are not using the Template:Adopting or Adopted, and so your name does not appear on the Categories of Wikipedians involved in Adopt-a-User. I wondered if there was a particular reason for that? Cheers Lethaniol 11:46, 17 December 2006 (UTC)

My mistake entirely! I have been so busy with the adoptees and answering their queries along with my own regular duties that I forgot to add the adopted template to my own pages! I will correct that now. Thanks for reminding me, (aeropagitica) 13:58, 17 December 2006 (UTC)

Appropriate categories have now been added to my userpage. Thanks for your kind attention! (aeropagitica) 21:13, 19 December 2006 (UTC)

Remember, you love your adoptees....

Lethaniol,

I'm tring to get together an article and one of my sources is an on-line magazine (yes, I've finally learned to SOURCE MY MATERIAL <angels singing, bright light shining down from the heavens, etc>). I tried searching for "magazine citation", but I can't find the correct template! I looked through the templates listed on the WP:CITET page, but I don't think any of them are quite appropriate. Am I going to have to write this thing longhand ('cuz if I do, it's going to take me a LONG time - I suck at reference citations)?

Do you know of any other places where I might find some citation templates, or even a magazine citation template exactly?

Thanks, -Dan AKA NDCompuGeek 06:33, 18 December 2006 (UTC)

{{nn-notice}}

{{nn-notice}} has to be kept distinct from {{nn-warn}} as some administrators like myself speedily delete articles AND THEN notify the creator of the fact. Thanks. --  Netsnipe  â–º  16:01, 19 December 2006 (UTC)

WP:UW

Hi, not sure if you watchlisted us but I've responded to your CSD question on our discussion pages. As for what we will be doing in the future don't hesitate to give me a shout or I'm on the vandalproof channel on IRC. Regards Khukri ^{(talk . contribs)} 16:12, 19 December 2006 (UTC)

Re: Aboption

Haha, no worries, I'm sure I've made more than my fair share of mistakes. --Daniel Olsen 20:41, 19 December 2006 (UTC) PS: I already got Guba before I got your message ;)

What I've been doing when I adopt a user is to replace the adoptme template with the adoptee template, which will clear them off of Category:Wikipedians seeking to be adopted in Adopt-a-user. That way, even if the user isn't active right away, when they come back they'll have an adopter all ready and lined up and ready to help. It also helps prevent having to go through the category to see that everyone listed already has adoption requests. --Daniel Olsen 20:54, 19 December 2006 (UTC)

Co-adopter

Hey Lethaniol,
I've left you a reply (and a LONG one at that) on my talk page. Db1944 00:05, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Beverage of your choice

Thanks again Lethaniol, I'm sorry about how things with BD turned out from your standpoint. In the unlikely event I meet you, first round's on me, ok? SirFozzie 00:26, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Your on - and I will hold you to it. Lethaniol 00:33, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Barnstar

		The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
		I, Durova, award you this barnstar for your assistance with BooyakaDell. Sometimes the mark of great mentorship is not a happy ending but a clean and civil one. Keep assuming good faith where there's latitude to do so. DurovaCharge! 01:44, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

My review

Thanks both for the heads up and your comments on my editor review! Sorry I forgot to update that. Anyway, I have chosen to remove my editor review because the comments I received on my recent RfA will give me some things to focus on for a while, and there are also nearly 100 editors on review right now. Don't feel pressured to review me further if you don't particularly feel like doing so, but I always appreciate advice and constructive criticism, and would enjoy reading any further comments that you wish to make about me either on my review, here, or on my talk page. Cheerio, Dar-Ape 03:15, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Request for Opinions

Lethaniol, I'm working on a few things in my "WIP" (Work In Progress" section at my userpage. If you have the time, could you check out the three things that I have there, and comment/criticize appropriately (on their talk page, I guess....)?

1. User:NDCompuGeek/WIP/Portal:United States Air Force - thinking of trying to get a portal for the US Air Force. The navy has one, the marines have one, why not the air force?
2. User:NDCompuGeek/WIP/Template:USAF units - my first attempt at a "boilerplate" template.... Please be kind!
3. Project2 - I'm having problems with the prose in the introductory section and in the history section. I think the rest is OK (certainly not FA material yet), just needs someone with a knack for writing instead of researching. I'm also concerned that I accidentally wrote this in "mainspace"/"articlespace" instead of "userspace" because of the linking....

Again (as always), thanks! -Dan (AKA NDCompuGeek 13:08, 20 December 2006 (UTC))

My thoughts - request One

The Portal for the US Air Force? The link you have given me: User:NDCompuGeek/WIP/Portal:United States Air Force is for a new Wikiproject not a Portal. For an example of a Portal see Portal:United States Navy. I am sure you know the difference but just in case - a Portal is part of the Encyclopaedia acting as an Index or Gateway into a particular area. A Wikiproject is a outside of the Encyclopaedia and is used to manage and develop a particular area of articles including a portal for that area. You seem to be designing a Wikiproject - is that right? But if you want to set up a Portal great - suggest contacting Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history where the Navy and Marine Portals are based. I never use Portals - good old fashion searching for me - but they do have a definite place in Wikipedia.

In terms of setting up a Wikiproject that is slightly different - currently I can not find any Wikiprojects for Navy/Marines/Army. It might be better to discuss at Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history how to go about this. I think they might suggest a task force - already have Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/United States military history task force - might want to save effort and join up with them.

So in summary - your Wikiproject initial setup looks find - need to find out from other people where to place it. If all else fails try: Wikipedia:WikiProject Council/Proposals. A Portal sounds a great idea - have at look at the Navy's and Marine's and work from there. Right hope that helps.

My thoughts - request Two

Hope you don't mind corrected one spelling and top templates on the Boiler plate.

First things first - one really minor thing that need to get sorted:

• Ideally no Caps in heading except initial ones - also no wikilinks - should just be plain text.
• Have a look at Wikipedia:WikiProject Novels/ArticleTemplate again - see how they use comments to say what each section is used for - would recommend the same.
• My gut feeling is that there are too many major headings. Now they might all be needed but it might be possible to merge some of them e.g. Emblem into History. Anyway see what you think.
• Have a look at Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history#Article structure may give you some ideas over structure - probably want something similar so consistent.

Right will go away and think about it - but generally a good start - a sensible structure to work with, decent infobox (check for consistencies with similar ones). Lethaniol 13:54, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

My thoughts - request Three

Hmmm - yes you have put this into the Mainspace. If you want to work on it - which it needs - copy it to a user subpage, blank the page - and use Template:db-empty stating on talk page that you are creator and that you have moved it to Userspace for now.

• Some points - for sections that have no content suggest use of Template:section-stub.
• The infobox should be above the first Heading.
• The Detachments section looks like a copyvio - probably need to reword!
• The Components section is full of standard information I suspect - far too long gives no real specific detail on the unit - suggest cutting most of it out - giving list of the components - with wikilinks to articles about that component, and only expand on specific specialist components. Again looks like a copyvio!
• The main sections that you have completed need wikilinks, better formatting and generally be WP:WIKIFY.
• Don't use ---- unless you need to. Will find few examples in articles. Use spaces and headings instead.
• Your Prose (though I am not the best of judges) seems fine, need to sort out structure, formatting and content first. Some of the paragraphs seem a bit long - and condensing or splitting should be considered.

I know I have been quite harsh above - but I hope you find this constructive - it does show though how hard it is to right articles from scratch - I do it for Catch-22 characters but even with boilerplates is hard work. Often what I do is copy the article into Word (or such like) edit it there, and copy it back when I am happy. Anyway those are my thoughts - give us a bell if you need anything more specific - or if you update some thing and want me to look at. Cheers Lethaniol 14:28, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Reply

Lethaniol, First of all, I don't take honesty as harshness. I asked for honesty and criticizm and boy, did I get it! I really do appreciate the time and effort to go so much into details about these articles.

As for the portal, well, I think I used the wrong skeleton.... Must have used the wikiproject layout instead of the portal layout. Gonna have to change it. Right away.... I did mean to design a portal, not a wikiproject. The "Military History of the United States" project really covers the Air Force just fine. Oops.... <sheepish grin>

The "project2" article I really appreciate the help with that one also. I'll move it back into userspace right away. I just wasn't sure why the linking was looking so weird.... As for the headers, the first header is supposed to be the article title (since the "given" title was project2), and I just worked down from there. Again, I'm gonna have to change this right away too.

The blank article I also want to thank you for looking it over. I gues sI will have to put in more comments, and maybe better notification about which sections are "optional" unless there's information for that section. It was encouraging that you said "a sensible structure to work with". That was the main goal - making it easier to create better articles!

Again, thanks a lot for your apprasial of my work. Hopefully this stuff will be ready for "consumption by the general public" sooner than later. However, I think that, starting tomorrow (Thursday), I may not have a lot of time to do the Wikipedia thing. My kids (all 4 of them) will be home from school taking their Christmas / Channukah / Kwanzaa / holiday / winter break (circle politically correct answer for your region) for the next two weeks. I love my kids, but I also have a very keen appreciation for what school allows parents to do. 8^)

Take care, and if we don't talk before the 25th, I hope you and yours have a merry Christmas (or whatever holiday you celebrate!) -Dan (AKA NDCompuGeek 15:16, 20 December 2006 (UTC))

Thanks for the offer!

I'd love to be adopted by you! Looking forward to talking to you, hopefully I'll be able to edit with more confidence soon! Desdinova 13:37, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Do you have time for another adoption?

Over at Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Waldorf education there's an editor who's considering a suggestion I made to try mentorship. He's Pete K. Please drop him a line if you have time to take him on. Durova^Charge! 17:37, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Hi Lethaniol,

At the talks page of Pete K, you have offered to help him handle problems he's facing as editor here at Wikipedia. In one discussion, he falsely has accused me of having altered one site, for which I am one of two co-editors, that he describes as evidence in the arbitration case that he has been right in his description of it. When I have documented to him that he has been wrong, and that his accusation has been false, he has answered "I'm not going to engage in this discussion and will attempt not to engage TheBee in any discussions not directly related to edits in the articles themselves.". Can you give him some advice on how to relate to this as a good Wikipedian? Thanks, Thebee 23:25, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Note to Thebee (also left on their talk page)

Thanks for your note on my Talk page, but I would prefer it if I could discuss with Pete K himself what he wants out of any Adoption/Mentorship before I start to offer any advice. I understand that Arbitrations can be hard on all involved, and do not think it would be a very good idea, me coming in as a new participant, telling people how to act.

Personally if Pete K takes up the offer, I hope that we have an open relationship and that I act more as a sounding board for Pete K than an advisor. If you really want Pete K to get the most out of this, and so help de-escalate any arguments, I suggest you let us be, and we will see what can be worked out. Lethaniol 23:33, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Hi Lethaniol, thanks for offering to help. I guess you can see my problem already - before I was able to introduce myself another editor felt the need to jump in here and disparage me. This particular editor is one reason (the main reason) I would be seeking mentorship. I feel his activities are intended as harassment. He has been relentless in trying to get me banned (since I arrived here) and is apparently unencumbered by any pretense of ethical behavior. He's insulted if I engage him, and, as you see above, he's insulted if I say I don't want to engage him. I've brought his activities to light in the arbitration and this has made him even more enraged. Don't get me wrong here, I give as good as I get, but he brings out the worst in me and that also gets me into trouble. Would mentoring be helpful here? Thanks in advance! Pete K 00:19, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

Roger that!

Roger That I will the Advocate know. Æon ^{Insanity Now!}_EA! 01:25, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

What you have sort of telepathy - willing people to know indeed - impressive Lethaniol 01:27, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

Is this the english sense of humor (excuse me, humour) I've been warned about? (yeah, I still have you on my watch list, Lethaniol, one of these days I need to clean it up.. not today however *grins* SirFozzie 03:53, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

But of course SirFoz. Have you not read the fine print when you registered for Wikipedia - only crackpots and wise guys are allowed in. Jimmy Wales bans everyone else as being far too sensible... Dry humour that is what it is :) Lethaniol 11:57, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

0 GMT?

Whew, you must have stayed up late the other night. I'm on California time (land of the setting sun). Durova^Charge! 04:25, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

Me too. I figured you must be near my time zone - you seem to be online whenever I am. Pete K 05:56, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

Am turning into a bit of a night owl - am going to fail my PhD for sure, am totally addicted to wikipedia - gives me a purpose as well as variety - if only someone would pay me - volunteers. Please form a queue :) Lethaniol 14:04, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

Erm...wouldn't it be better to concentrate on that degree? Durova^Charge! 14:37, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

Your right I know - but hey I got the whole of Xmas and New year to spend on wikipedia, err, I mean spend with family. Hey who am I trying to kid. I'll take your advice on many things Durova but not on this. I am one of those annoying people who never do any work, and then pull it out of the bag when under pressure. Hey did a Pharmacy masters degree only attended 50% of the lectures and still got a first :):). I will likely muck it up one day - but not yet:).

P.S. will have finished posting a comment on Curse of Fenric's user page in a mo - can you pop along and if you feel that you can back me up - it would great so to give a bit of weight to my suggestions. Cheers Lethaniol 14:41, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

I have done so. Hope that CoF accepts it in the spirit offered. SirFozzie 16:32, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

Just a request if you have a moment this weekend or whenever

I'd like to hear your thoughts on my actions during this whole thing, and a review of my editing (such as it is).. I'm wondering if I was a bit too confrontational during the whole thing, and an outside opinion never hurts.. SirFozzie 18:26, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

Thanks. I know I have a temper, and there are times where my fingers were out racing my brain, and that's why I asked for it, so if there's a next argument I won't have any such outbursts.. I honestly think at times that if I had been able to reason with JB/Booyaka, this whole mess wouldn't have gotten to this point. SirFozzie 23:45, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

Quick question

Sorry to bother you, just wondered if you could point me in the right direction in citing DVD's (or none-online sources) as references? Thanks! Desdinova 19:49, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

Help!

I made a comment about an article possibly being in violation of WP:NOT#DIR here, and now I have to figure out how to go forward. So...is this worthy of WP:ANI? Or an RfC? Or what would you recommend? Thanks! -- weirdoactor ^t|c 20:14, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

I'm not Lethaniol, but if you don't mind my two cents.. Definitely not WP:AN/I, that is for serious vandalism and ongoing issues. An AfD may be the way to go (I'd vote weak delete from a quick scan, I can see folks seeing it as Listcruft (ie, a list for sake of having a list). Either going through a Request for Comment or AfD would be suggested. SirFozzie 20:21, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

Thanks, that's perfect advice. Lethaniol has been mentoring my "advanced" Wiki procedural skills. I don't think an AfD is the way to go; but I'd like to see it be less "listy" and more of an article. I'll say as much on the talk page. Thanks again, SirFozzie! -- weirdoactor ^t|c 20:48, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

I agree with SirFozzie on this - definitely not WP:AN/I. If you think this is not worthy of being an encyclopaedic entry then the way to go is WP:PROD or WP:AFD - personally would choose AfD. Could go down the WP:RfC line but I think this is really used for when there is an argument going on. Difficult for it ever to be a decent article as by definition it is a list - which should have lots of active wikilinks. Having a discussion on the talk page is a good way to go - and see if you can build up consensus on where to go from here. Lethaniol 22:33, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

Based on the changes that have been made; it may have to go to an AfD to force the regular contributors to squeeze an encyclopedic article out of the current list. If that is even possible. There are a LARGE number of dead wikilinks in the article now; which to me screams "to do list" or "placeholder". So, in addition to it not being an encyclopedic article, it's a list, a collection of information, and a list of people who the authors probably want to eventually create articles. So many issues. Why can't I pick easy projects? Sheesh. Thanks for your help, as always! -- weirdoactor ^t|c 22:46, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

Adoption

Hi. Now, it would be great if you could adopt me... So if you still want to do so, feel free to change the seeking for adoption and henceforth adopt me.

--TomasBat 13:56, 22 December 2006 (UTC)

Another question!

You're probably regretting my adoption now! On the recent changes there is a number after the article, for example (+256). I checked the about this page link, but it doesn't mention it anywhere...could you help? Thanks again! Desdinova 19:19, 22 December 2006 (UTC)

Happy Holidays

Sorry I haven't been keeping in touch. Happy Holidays! King Toadsworth ^{The Princess is in another Castle!} 20:25, 22 December 2006 (UTC)

Userbox Migration

Do you know what is the userbox migration? I have encountered problems with some of my userboxes because of this such migration; could you please help me with this problem?

--TomasBat 14:25, 23 December 2006 (UTC)

Centipede (1998 PC Version)

I have recently created the following article: Centipede (1998 PC Version). Could you please review it and tell me your opinion about it? Any suggestions? Any critics? Also, feel absoluteley free to give me completely negative critics, as long as they will help me improve wikipedia.

--TomasBat 14:35, 23 December 2006 (UTC)

Merry Winterval(s)!!!! (12-22-06)

Oh, the weather outside is frightful!... But I hope wherever you you are, that it's warm and delightful! : ) —Randfan!!

Dear Lethaniol/Archive1, I wish you a very, very merry Winterval! And since I don't know which you celebrate, I hope you have/had/will have a very happy Holiday!. Hope you and your family have a magnificent day, or series of days! You might wanna install the "SaucyMillionaire" font to see this correctly. Cheers, mate!:) —Randfan!!

God (or your deity/deities) bless you and your family! —¡Randfan!^{Sign here?} 02:30, 22 December 2006 (UTC)

-I was planning to hand these out on the 22nd of Dec. but things got in the way.... Happy holidays! —¡Randfan!^{Sign here?} 19:19, 23 December 2006 (UTC)

ended adoption user box

I just had a thought. Can we have a userbox saying that we have adopted an N number of users but the adoption has ended? Also should we have it where we list the users? Just a thought. Happy holidays! —¡Randfan!^{Sign here?} 19:19, 23 December 2006 (UTC)

Whats this?

There is something strange in my userpage; I would be very gratefull if you could see it and tell me what it is... So, could you please check?

Usefull Information

• What?

This appeared: User: TomasBat has been proposed for deletion here

• Where?

In my userpage (User: TomasBat), in the My Userboxes section, right below the This little tag you are reaing is a userbox. Userbox.

• When?

I do not know, the change did not appear in the edit history.

• Why?

I think because some wikipedians think that my userpage should be deleted, but I do not think that userpages can be requested for deletion.

--TomasBat 20:04, 23 December 2006 (UTC)

More Questions and a Merry Christmas wish!

Lethaniol,

First of all, MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Now on to the questions: I have a very good friend who I have managed to get signed onto Wikipedia (user:Fiann Rua). He is having problems diving in and starting to edit, so he comes to my house to use my computer and rather limited knowledge of Wikipedia. Bluntly, I'm worried about sockpuppet accusations.

I know you have gone through this with other adoptees _{I am not a sockpuppet!},and I don't want to continue the trend! His editing is about the Air Force (like mine), but his writing style is completely different. He's a historian by hobby (a pediatric psychiatric nurse by trade), and he's MUCH better at prose than I could ever hope to be. I can BS you until we're both blue in the face, but when it comes to writing encyclopedic articles, I just can't seem to make it work right.

Should I even be worried about this possible accusation, or just "shut up and edit" and keep on going?

Second question: You mentioned you're into pharmacology in "Real Life". I have some RL questions for you about some of my meds (that my doc has refused to answer), but I want to keep them somewhat private. Do I have your permission to shoot you an E-mail with these questions?

As always, thanks! -Dan (AKA NDCompuGeek 09:47, 24 December 2006 (UTC))

Re: Be Nice to Noobs

Hello there, sorry for the delay, I have been pretty busy everywhere. You recommendation sounds fine, but I don't think it may be accepted. The CSD category is usually filled with articles, most times over 100 articles. And because few admins actually work there, having to spend some more seconds to slap the correct tag in the deleted articles can be considered, under some opinions, a waste of time. Personally, I always put the correct tag in the user talk page, and I notice that about 80% of the users who put a speedy tag in the article also warn the user about why the article is being deleted.

If you want this to be accepted, I suggest to check the different templates for user talk pages, and begin writing more for every speedy criteria (in example, {{nn-notice}} is good if you are tagging an article about a non notable subject, but after it was deleted, there is no {{nn-deleted-notice}} that says something like "The article XXXX has been deleted because it lacks notability assertion..." If you create them, I will gladly use them. Right now, I just use the nn-* ones. I believe, also, that if you create them, more administrators would use them to inform newbies about the deletions, as that would be almost automatic. Cheers! -- ReyBrujo 16:27, 21 November 2006 (UTC)

NN warning templates

Please see my comments on the matter: Template_talk:Nn-warn#No_Header and Wikipedia_talk:Criteria_for_speedy_deletion#CSD_templates_-_HEADINGS. --Dgies 18:51, 24 December 2006 (UTC)

Have commented on this issue at Wikipedia_talk:Criteria_for_speedy_deletion#CSD_templates_-_HEADINGS. Respectfully I think you were wrong to revert it back, when you had obviously read the discussion at Wikipedia_talk:Criteria_for_speedy_deletion and a decision had already been there. Anyway lets clear this issue up there. Cheers Lethaniol 23:21, 24 December 2006 (UTC)

I saw a concensus that heading/not should be a parameter. I saw no consensus that the default should be off, and pointed out that your implementation really didn't solve that issue. --Dgies 23:36, 24 December 2006 (UTC)

Sorry should have given the internal section link - am too busy watching A Fish Called Wanda on TV at the mo. Oh by the way Merry Christmas, just turned. Before the solution BigDT came up with of the on/off header the vast majority of people wanted the header off see Wikipedia talk:Criteria for speedy deletion#CSD templates - hence the reason for the default of the header to be off. Cheers Lethaniol 00:17, 25 December 2006 (UTC)

Arbitration

Mostly the things you've said seem to be on target. I have to couch any reply with the disclaimer that I serve no official function at arbitration and that being an administrator doesn't carry much weight over there; it's more like being an experienced editor who happens to have sysop powers. So if you want the final word about what arbitration means, ask an arbitrator or a clerk. I'm glad to give my take on things though.

First, to reply to Diana's concern, mentorship does not incur special liabilities. You're right about saying arbitrators and administrators view it in a positive light. It shows an editor is attempting to adjust to site policies and can earn more lenient treatment. About the only time when it has a negative effect is on the rare occasion when the mentorship fails - it might be harder for BooyakaDell to appeal a siteban now than if he hadn't tried mentorship. I don't think either Diana or Pete are likely to exploit a mentor in that sort of way.

Sorry I should put a quick note into why BooyakaDell is in a worse situation now for having had a mentorship - he bare faced lied, did not see why he was wrong, never apologised, and abused a great deal of trust. If you people are honest and fair with your mentor it is only a good thing, and there are no disadvantages. Lethaniol 02:46, 26 December 2006 (UTC)

Regarding Diana's concern about the decision, I raised a similar issue on the talk page at the workshop - not that I thought the proposed decision actually was a slap on the wrist but that it could appear to be one. What I hope Pete and Diana understand is that everybody gets enough rope to hang themselves now. Both of them need to watch their tempers - have a glass of water and walk around the block before replying to something that seems inflammatory. On the other hand, if Pete's very serious charge about misusing obscure references is correct, then the thing to do would be to borrow those references through interlibrary loan and document the misstatements. It would take about a month, yet they have the advantage of knowing an administrator who performs in-depth investigations. I'd want to see systematic and solid evidence. It could be possible to seek a siteban if the evidence is damning enough. Now on the other hand (since this talk page is probably read by many people) the simplest defence for the other side in this case is to rework those citations and make them legitimate during the interim, and walk the straight and narrow path in that regard from now on. Durova^Charge! 09:48, 25 December 2006 (UTC)

Thanks Durova, I know you are not acting in an official capacity on ArbCom, just wanted to double check I was not wildly off the mark on this - thanks. I agree with you in the final paragraph - the proposed solution may seem lenient but there is plenty of rope to play with. I am not sure if everyone realises that if anybody steps over the line - they are likely to get blocked very quickly, and that they will be watched carefully for this. Hmmm...

The issue of the German references is an interesting one, and I can see the potential for abuse. If one side insists on using them for controversial or contradictory statements then to check up ourselves, as you suggest, may be the only way to get it sorted. Hmmm again... Well can cross that bridge when we come to it after ArbCom decision.

Thanks for your response Durova, much appreciated, oh and happy holidays. Now must go to sleep. zzzzz Lethaniol 02:46, 26 December 2006 (UTC)

Thanks to both of you. Regarding "I am not sure if everyone realises that if anybody steps over the line - they are likely to get blocked very quickly, and that they will be watched carefully for this." I surely see this, so what's very frustrating is that I have no clearer idea now than I ever did as to what to do. It appears from my vantage point that absolutely nothing has changed except that I am far likelier now to be speedily blocked or banned. Take a small example. I raise it here because over on the talk page of the proposed decision, Thatcher states that to question this any further will likely result in someone getting banned! The decision states that "anthroposophy related publications" are not acceptable but that articles from "education journals" are acceptable. Okay. What do we do about education journals that are anthroposophy related?

Several such periodicals do exist. They are produced by and for anthroposophists and Waldorf educators, published by anthroposophical presses. They are rarely if ever read by anyone outside anthroposophy or Waldorf education. Yet, literally speaking they are also education journals. Each side can claim to have been vindicated on that point, each side can view this decision as going their way, and each side can point fingers at the other for practically anything anyone now does to the articles. This is why we needed a decision or expert wikipedia opinion on the acceptability specifically of such publications as sources, and we did not get it. The same would apply to many books and authors. Anthroposophy is largely a closed little world; it runs its own presses, it educates teachers in its own training centers, it publishes the stuff its members read. There are few outside studies. We needed a decision on whether books published by the anthroposophical presses can be cited. We haven't got it, so effectively both sides have had their hands tied.

Likewise we are left with Fred Bauder's comment that a particular publication that critics would like to cite by Peter Staudenmaier "looked bad." It was blatant that Fred looked very superficially at the publication. The book is published by a legitimate publisher, not self-published; there is nothing wrong with it in any way that I can think of, other than the fact that Thebee hates the guy's guts. Yet there's an arbitrator saying here the book looks bad. If critics cite Staudenmaier, are we toast here? Replies were posted to Fred's comment, but the discussion ended there. It's completely unclear to me whether that was therefore a binding decision on Staudenmaier as a source, or whether later comments that arbitrators don't decide content trump those off-the-cuff comments of Fred's.

Personally, I'm perfectly willing to abide by the answers to these questions, but if I can't actually get any answers, only threats that I'm being watched, it's not worth it to me to spend many more hours working on articles here.DianaW 21:57, 26 December 2006 (UTC)

Actually the ruling states that publications from within the Anthroposophy movement will be treated as self-published with regard to WP:V and WP:RS. There isn't any similar finding about publications from critics of Anthroposophy. So Waldorf supporters face additional restrictions in their use of sources but Waldorf critics remain with the usual Wikipedia policies and guidelines. On a practical level - specifically to Diana - that means you can raise certain issues to any administrator that weren't clear from a policy standpoint before. It also means your own civility will be under greater scrutiny. Just act with reasonable maturity and you'll have nothing to worry about. Durova^Charge! 20:12, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

I agree with Durova here, and thought I would break down the final ruling below to give a summary of what it is likely to mean for the editors, this is my opinion only but likely to be close to the mark:

Waldorf education, Rudolf Steiner, Anthroposophy and the extended family of related articles such as Social Threefolding are placed on article probation.

So any article that are directly related to Anthroposophy will likely come under Wikipedia:Article probation. This means any new articles that are created too. It may not include insertion of Anthroposophy information into non-Anthroposophy related articles, though if gross uncivil behaviour occurs there it will likely be seen to be in the realms on the ArbCom decision.

Editors of these articles are expected to remove all original research and other unverifiable information,

So this means all sides of the debate. I would say that original research should be removed straight away, if obvious. Uncited information (of a controversial nature only - if everyone agrees that it is true then it can stay and a source found later) should be tagged with {{fact}} or/and a message left on the article's talk page. If no one can come up with a suitable source to verify the information then the information is removed after sensible time.

including all controversial information sourced in Anthroposophy related publications.

So Anthroposophy related publications, are publications that print mainly or totally Anthroposophy related articles, which I get the impression are quite separate from mainstream journals. This ban does not include Anthroposophy related articles in non-Anthroposophy related publications, but does include non-Anthroposophy related articles in Anthroposophy related publications (if there is such a thing).

This ban is only related to uncontroversial material - not for things like the Anthroposophy main articles, under its External Links section (linking to these publications) or for when Anthroposophy related publications are used to referencing anything that is non-controversial. I suspect that controversial information will almost 100% revolve around the claims of what Anthroposophy can do for you if you follow its philosophy.

It is anticipated that this process may result in deletion or merger of some articles due to failure of verification by third party peer reviewed sources.

This does not mean immediately deleting them, or putting them up for deletion, but first going through and removing inappropriate material - see explanation above - and then seeing if there is an article to work with.

If it is found, upon review by the Arbitration Committee, that any of the principals in this arbitration continue to edit in an inappropriate and disruptive way editing restrictions may be imposed. Review may be at the initiative of any member of the Arbitration Committee on their own motion or upon petition by any user to them.

The ArbCom will be likely watching, but even if not, then if other users see inappropriate and disruptive editing they will bring it to the ArbCom themselves. People are very unlikely to go to the ArbCom after just one minor revert war, but after a number of incidents that they have tried to resolve. It is when attempts at resolution have failed that people will report back to ArbCom.

Notes on this. If people try to get way with edit warring to the point of being reported and then get brought back from the edge with resolution - it won't work - too much of that type of brinkmanship would get one reported to the ArbCom as well.

When talking about attempts at resolution, I am talking about individual users like Durova and myself trying to calm things down, on going back to more official routes such as Mediation Cabal or Request for Comment.

Right well I hope all involved find that helpful. I will also copy this info to other area. Any questions queries just ask. Lethaniol 13:02, 28 December 2006 (UTC)

Thanks to both of you. It's definitely clearer now. So anthroposophy reporting on anthroposophy, i.e., journals or books published by anthroposophic presses, won't work for "verifiability" or as "reliable sources." Good - that's major progress. Yes, the basic controversy is as Lethaniol says, "what Anthroposophy can do for you" and whether anthroposophists publishing each other's claims on this matter are reliable sources.

"Anthroposophy related publications, are publications that print mainly or totally Anthroposophy related articles, which I get the impression are quite separate from mainstream journals." Essentially, yes. I'd foresee we'll get some attempts to claim certain presses don't publish only anthroposophy - some of these entities have branched out a bit, and there is some overlap, but minimal compared to a mainstream press (and more to the point, anthroposophists reviewing each other's work doesn't count as peer-reviewed research). Are there any wiki guidelines for this sort of thing? Maybe there is something on vanity presses. Most of the anthroposophic publishers are little more than glorified vanity presses. Thanks again and also please note I'll be offline again for a few days now, Happy New Year to all.DianaW 13:21, 28 December 2006 (UTC)

Couple of points - (and more to the point, anthroposophists reviewing each other's work doesn't count as peer-reviewed research) - would count as peer-reviewed in notable non-anthroposophic though! Wiki-guidelines on self-publication see this Wikipedia:Reliable_sources#Self-published_sources. Oh and Happy new year too. Lethaniol 13:39, 28 December 2006 (UTC)

Lethaniol asked me to check out what he said. It all looks sensible to me. If you notice some other behavior that appears to subvert the spirit of the ruling or the spirit of site policies, then the best thing to do would be to check with him. Chances are Wikipedia has seen it before and already has a name and solution for it. Durova^Charge! 17:10, 28 December 2006 (UTC)

archiving

Lethaniol, how do I go about archiving my talk page? I would like to get the discussions that are no longer of any active use that the last activity was in November out to an archive page. Do I make sense here, or am I rambling? -Dan (AKA NDCompuGeek 21:23, 26 December 2006 (UTC))

User:Walter Humala

Lethaniol, I have sent this editor a polite suggestion that he should not at this time solicit adoptees. He has a very small edit count, a poor history in terms of vandalism and blocking, and calls himself the Wikipedia Emperor. I am not wholly convinced that he is an ideal adopter - you might want to look and decide for yourself.--Anthony.bradbury 23:20, 26 December 2006 (UTC)

He is reading this correspondence. He sent me ahort answer, to which I sent a friendly reply.--Anthony.bradbury 21:59, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

His comment to me is the fourth item up on my talk page, headed as catholic guy. My answer to him he has deleted, but you can read it in the edit history. I did not bother to revert it - it will only cause an escalatiing argument.--Anthony.bradbury 22:30, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

It does seem that potential adoptees are voting with their feet, and staying away in their hordes. Perhaps we might leave it alone for the moment? While his block makes him unsuitable, there is no compulsion we can apply. Are you prepared to contact any adoptee he might collect and notify them of the criteria?--Anthony.bradbury 22:38, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

I don't know wehere my last message has gone, but in any case it was simple, conciliatory, and while pointing out that of his (at that time) 1158 edits more than half were to his userpage, I just said that if he felt that was adequate to adopt then so be it.--Anthony.bradbury 22:50, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

User:Db1944

Good evening (GMT); I've replied to your post on my talk page and I would appreciate a response.

Cheers and regards,

Anthonycfc ^{(talk ⢠email ⢠tools)} 20:56, Wednesday December 27 2006 (UTC)

Great New PR for WP:ADOPT!!!

I posted the below on the WP:ADOPT talk page. Keep up your great work!

Simply go to Special:Log/newusers where you will see loads of new wikipedians! Wonnabees just like we used to be!!! Now paste {{subst:welcome123}} into their talk pages, its nice looking soft colored template. This new template refers them to the WP:ADOPT program and so far is working with great success!! I am working on proposing a welcomebot to put these templates on all new users that join wikipedias but first I would like to study the reactions to this new template. As you may know, going on a welcoming spree is something other wikipedians contest, so I need to study the facts. frummer 00:57, 28 December 2006 (UTC)

Adoption by you would be great

Would be nice to have some mentorship to help learn what needs to be learned and to keep me from making Noo. I tend to go into things head first and mostly wing it. By odd twist of fate and too much research before(as in 30 minutes before, but still) I try it, I tend to get it right. How I ended up being a IRC server co-owner - by sheer luck. Sorry about being so Verbose, but I have that problem ones I get going. Thanks again for the Offer :) Brenton Scott

Adopt me?

Hi Lethaniol! Thanks for offering to adopt me, I'd love to be adopted. I need as much help as I can get! Thank you so much :) weiss 12:47, 28 December 2006 (UTC)

Now I've gone and done it

Put my name in as a WP:ADOPT guy. We'll see what happens. Wish me luck, I may need it ;) SirFozzie 17:55, 28 December 2006 (UTC)

Adoptee numbers

I'm sorry, I have forgotten. Did we decide to stipulate a normal maximum number of adoptees that any one adopter could have?--Anthony.bradbury 19:18, 28 December 2006 (UTC)

I do not think we did come to any conclusions. And if it is a problem then it is needs to be discussed further at WP:ADOPT. Not sure about this one - User:Daniel Olsen and User:(aeropagitica) have loads each, note am sure how many User:(aeropagitica) has as they do not list them - I think it would be okay to ask. Am not sure if it is a problem or not, as long as everyone is happy. Though I agree that new Adopters should be encouraged to not have many adoptees initially until they see what the workload is like.

Oh if you are thinking about me - Wiedoactor is not really an adoption, more a help space, and I am mentoring Pete K and DianaW as part of an ArbCom case (joy). I Admit I am at my limits - but can cope fine at the moment, and it is not affecting my service to my adoptees.

Does that help - Lethaniol 19:24, 28 December 2006 (UTC)

Wasn't really thinking of anybody, although I did notice that you had ten. I thought that I remembered talkinmg about limitation, but in reality I suspect that one editor could easily handle twenty if he were willing to put the time in. My first three only asked one question each!--Anthony.bradbury 19:38, 28 December 2006 (UTC)

User:WpzxTn4eHYda0

Hi Lethaniol, I notice you offered to adopt User:WpzxTn4eHYda0. Their username violates WP:U and their account has been blocked - an important part of your future mentoring activities could be ensuring your adoptees haven't made any similar mistakes in their early wikilife! Cheers, Deizio talk 16:06, 29 December 2006 (UTC)

Anthroposophy, etc.

I see the edit war has started to rage again. May I offer a suggestion? In order to make arbitraton enforcement clear-cut and simple, I suggest the editors in this case abide by a practice of one revert a day and report policy violations at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Arbitration enforcement. Deletion of a valid citation counts as vandalism under Wikipedia policy.

Yes agree with in theory but have some practical concerns. All the major parties would have to agree to this one revert a day - would they? How would we deal with sockpuppets? A lot of the issues are going to revolve around what is a valid citation - who gets to decide which is which?

Editors who think they're in the right ought to walk the straight and narrow path regarding all site policies and bring in the administrators to ensure that others do the same. None of the named parties in the Waldorf arbitration case are acting as if they understand what a different ball game this is now. Although this advice is primarily directed toward the people you're mentoring, this page is likely to get read by several others and the basic principle applies equally.

If everyone walks the straight and narrow then there won't be any need for outside enforcement. Anyone who tries to game the system or engage in brinksmanship is likely to get blocked or banned rather quickly. Durova^Charge! 17:59, 29 December 2006 (UTC)

Some initial thoughts above, am still thinking Lethaniol 18:08, 29 December 2006 (UTC)

Just a thought, Lethaniol, most of the ArbCom decisions I've read on such things state like "Any anonymous or new editor who edits the article in the same manner will also be covered under the ArbCom decision". Could something like that be binding here? 18:22, December 29, 2006 SirFozzie Don't forget to sign ....

Definitely SirFoz, any user who attempts to get round something like 3RR with sockpuppet IP or new user, especially after ArbCom, and gets caught is on a road to nowhere. It is more the practicality of sorting, organising and proving such things - e.g. with BooyakaDell. I suppose if anyone comes in and tries this sort of reverting sockpuppetry it is always possible to ask for a CheckUser. Hopefully this is enough of a deterrent to keep people editing in good faith. Cheers Lethaniol 18:32, 29 December 2006 (UTC)

Regarding 1RR, it's a good faith action that can be done unilaterally. Basically it demonstrates to any visiting sysop that this editor isn't furthering the edit war. Sockpuppetry and meatpuppetry can be dealt with separately. Pete and Diana already have a link to demonstrate that the other side has solicited meatpuppets off-site. In case that site changes the Internet Wayback Machine probably retains a record.

I doubt I'll use my sysop tools to enforce this ruling. Yet I'll be forthcoming about the perspective I have as an administrator. When we decide how to intervene in a dispute it helps a lot if one side remains polite and fully cooperative. Just ask the other side to do the right thing and if they refuse then document what happens and let the sysops handle the problem. Don't try to game the system. In fact, the more strict you are on yourself the better. Let your own actions demonstrate that you aren't the problem. What helps solve the problem is research. Provide page diffs and evidence, as specific and well-chosen as possible. You aren't responsible for the other guy's behavior; you're responsible for your own.

This case could have been solved on a community level if Pete and Diana hadn't charged forward like the Lone Ranger and Tonto while the other side rallied a posse. This isn't the Wild West; it's an encyclopedia. The federal marshall isn't sipping whiskey in a saloon three counties away. These disputants are never more than a few mouse clicks away from an administrator and as an arbitration case they do have the admins' attention. Durova^Charge! 18:43, 29 December 2006 (UTC)

Well, we have the first of many (I suspect) new meatpuppets arriving today pontificating as if he's the new sheriff in town. There will be more, I'm sure. Pete K 18:58, 29 December 2006 (UTC)

Go easy on the word meatpuppet. That editor has been around since April and edited on several subjects. Assume good faith and check the user contribution list. Durova^Charge! 19:05, 29 December 2006 (UTC)

OK, my mistake. I won't assume anything. It's just that he, someone who claims to have been reading Steiner since 1984, just suddenly shows up is a little hard to believe. Not sure how to check a user's contribution list. Pete K 19:10, 29 December 2006 (UTC)

Hey Pete, here's how I do it: Click on the History tab, you will be presented with a list of people who have edited the page, when they edited it, their edit summaries, and links to their contributions and talk page: Here's what it'll look like (took an example of the most recent edit to the page you linked to above)

• (cur) (last) 12:45, 29 December 2006 Pete K (Talk | contribs) (â†Deep breath, anyone?)

Click on the contribs (the one above is just a sample, and is not linked), and you'll be taken to a list of ALL the pages they edited. SirFozzie 19:15, 29 December 2006 (UTC)

Thank you. Pete K 19:19, 29 December 2006 (UTC)

Adoption

Yes, I would be happy to be adopted by you. My current questions are: is straightforward MLA style citation OK (with ISBN added), rather than using a template?

If my research turns up something that may be fictional or is not encyclopedia-worthy, how can I bring this to the attention of someone who can deal with it? Since my primary interest is finding citations and I am not really an experienced Wikipedian, I don't feel comfortable starting a conversation about broad edits such as deleting an article or folding it into another topic.

Is there a very strong preference for primary sources rather than secondary sources? The preceding unsigned comment was added by Seashunt (talk contribs) 21:42, 1 January 2007 (UTC).

Medicinal properties of dandelion, non-encyclopedic entries

The section in Medicinal properties of dandelion that starts "Dandelions are also thought to be effective..." was actually contributed by a previous user, and the citation should point to Reference 3, but the citation is very strangely formatted. Should I feel free to fix it? The info in that section doesn't seem very concrete to me, and I wasn't able to find a copy of that book in my local library, should I leave that for someone else to verify, or try to find a better source of the same information?

The three articles that I have found little or no good sources for so far are listed on my user page User:Seashunt.

Thanks for the help.

Seashunt 04:43, 2 January 2007 (UTC)

Backlog

Hi there; I am gradually increasing the number of my adoptees. I tend to take the view, perhaps incorrectly, that when a newbie has applied for adoption and received an offer from someone, as nearly all those on the page have, that I should wait for a couple of days to see if they take up the offer. I have just sent offers to several editors not in receipt of offers, except for one who is asking for help with imaging, which I am not good at.--Anthony.bradbury 18:49, 2 January 2007 (UTC)

Guidance

Lethaniol, I have adoptees who have asked for adoption, been adopted, asked one question and vanished. After I have sent them a message asking if they still want to be an adoptee, if they do not reply how long do you feel I should wait before removing their "adopted by" userbox?--Anthony.bradbury 12:05, 4 January 2007 (UTC)

Thank you for your consideration

Thank you for the consideration you gave to my RfA. To be chosen as an administrator requires a high level of confidence by a broad section of the community. Although I received a great deal of support, at this time I do not hold the level of confidence required, and the RfA did not pass. Yours was one of the neutral votes, and raised concerns. I am more than willing to discuss those concerns with you if you are interested. Please let me know. Sincerely, --BostonMA ^talk 13:10, 4 January 2007 (UTC)

Re:Adoption

Animalgaura and Gauratulsyan are the same person. My sister created Animalgaura as a replacement because she forgot her password and didn't give away her e-mail j@5h+u15y@n

Have replied here User talk:Yashtulsyan, the templates are only to be used for mentoring or tutoring as part of WP:ADOPT Cheers Lethaniol 18:03, 7 January 2007 (UTC)

I'm begging you...She needs help!j@5h+u15y@nI need it too... Will you serve as an adopter for both of us?j@5h+u15y@n Um.. How about YT and AGT j@5h+u15y@n

New Guy

Hi Lethaniol, thanks for your kind offer to adopt me...I'm new to Wiki and looking forward to learning more.

As a first question, I'd like to ask your opinion on my first posting UofM Solar Car. I received some feedback from an experienced user. I'm not sure if it's a content/formatting problem or a "not noteworthy" problem. I'm thinking it's the former, but would love to hear your thoughts.

Also, are the User_talk pages the best way to communicate on Wiki?

Thx, FN 18:04, 6 January 2007 (UTC)fnazeeri

Adoption help

I said I would Adopt User:Zunito after they asked me to but since they have gone inactive. What do I do. Do I still adopt them or do I leave until they come back. Thanks Culverin? ^Talk 02:24, 7 January 2007 (UTC)

I believe you pwn me

I looked at Wikipedia:Adopt-a-user, and by golly, you've surpassed the Flamey Snake himself! Congratulations. ~ Flameviper 15:22, 7 January 2007 (UTC)

New Adoptee: Solar Car Guy

Lethaniol, thanks for your post...helpful comments. I checked out the WP:Notability article and think the article satisfies the "multiple, non-trivial, reliable published works, whose sources are independent of the subject itself" requirement, but added some references to support the cause. Thx. I also checked out the Wikipedia:Wikiproject pages and think there are a couple I need to add, so will do that.

Random question: do you know if there is an easy way to add complex equations to an article? The brute force way of including a jpg file seems crude so was wondering if there is another more elegant method. Thx again! FN 22:17, 7 January 2007 (UTC)fnazeeri

Sweet! Thx for the tip on equations! fnazeeri FN 01:46, 8 January 2007 (UTC)

Pakistan Chormite Mines Ltd.

Thanks, looks fine now. KP Botany 02:04, 8 January 2007 (UTC)

Adoptee RE

Thanks for your help. I think I might have to end my adoption of Zunito, sadly. Thanks for your help. Off course you can post my question on the FAQ. Best regards Culverin? ^Talk 04:57, 8 January 2007 (UTC)

Equations

Just did a post with the dandy "math" functionality and had to show someone! Thx for the tip! FN 05:21, 8 January 2007 (UTC)fnazeeri

wikibreak

thanks for your politeness and quick help on the help about the Wikibreak templates, it's appreciated Tellyaddict^Talk 13:00, 9 January 2007 (UTC)

Trilogy of the Cloned Christ

I have recently created a new article, could you please review it, tell me what you think about and give me, if you have any, suggestions for improving it?

Article: Trilogy of the Cloned Christ

--TomasBat 02:47, 10 January 2007 (UTC)

Due to a certain lack of my ability of explaining things in written form from my part, you have got confused on what the article is about...

The article is about the series or trilogy which contains 3 books, of whom only 1 of them (Acts of God, book 3) has not yet been released; the other 2 have been released...

Since you have been confused because of this lack of ability and lack of explanation in the text, I have recently made thinks clearer than before...

Well. maby your suggestions may be different know that things have made clearer, so, if you understand what I mean, then you might offer me different suggestions...

Note: The misundersatnding is because of my fault, not yours...

Question: Is there an infobox for series or trilogies? I have only found the infobox for novels or books, but not for series or trilogies...

--TomasBat 19:13, 10 January 2007 (UTC)

AFD Visibility

I thought I would ask this to someone knowledgeable. Since you are in the ADOPT program I thought you might have an answer for this. I nominated Rocketbusta Radio for AFD, yet only one person has voted in the past 2 days. Is there anyway to post it without trying to influence votes that can get more people to vote for it? Like WP:PW? 49erInOregon 17:16, 12 January 2007 (UTC)

Adoption program

Hello again. Thanks for the notice. You seem to be a busy bee there. You could help people even more effectively as an admin, I think. You've got my vote if you ever run. Xiner (talk, email) 14:37, 13 January 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, I can see both sides of the debate. That's why I've been doing more anti-vandal stuff on pages I care about. One thing you could state differently is that when mediating in a conflict, you'd like to be able to protect a page. Whether that's sufficient in the opinions of others is another question. Xiner (talk, email) 14:52, 13 January 2007 (UTC)

Block Log

Do you know what is a block log?

--TomasBat 14:58, 13 January 2007 (UTC)

Adoption reminder

Thank you for letting me know about the adoption information. I have already put in a request for User:Skate-on and I am awaiting their response. Chris 18:32, 13 January 2007 (UTC)

• • Thanks for letting me know all of that. Have a nice week and god bless. --Sir James Paul, La gloria è a dio 19:14, 13 January 2007 (UTC)

Sir James Paul, La gloria è a dio has smiled at you! Smiles promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by smiling to someone else, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Happy editing!
Smile at others by adding {{subst:smile}}, {{subst:smile2}} or {{subst:smile3}} to their talk page with a friendly message.

Anti racism reference

Hi Lethaniol, the anti-racism reference you ask about is this. The figures mentioned (93%/72%) are not mentioned in the summary here, but found in the original report. Regards, Thebee 20:56, 13 January 2007 (UTC)

Adoption Program

Hi Lethaniol, seeing as you seem to be heading the WP:ADOPT project, I wanted to ask you if there are in fact goals/requirements to apply for adoption. After reading the project page, it remains unclear to me if the goal of the project is to provide new users with a crash course on editing, markup, syntax and the like; or if it is geared more towards helping adoptees find their own way around, and answering questions to problems that arise while browsing and editing.

In either case, It would be nice to have an experienced friend here, regardless of wether or not this results in adoption.

Sincerely, Vadigor 22:21, 13 January 2007 (UTC)

PS - I don't seem to find any information about this, but in regards to copy-righted photography, do personal photographs of one's own property (e.g. a cell phone) fall under Free Use or not? Vadigor 22:28, 13 January 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for clearing this up Lethaniol, it would be nice if you could adopt me. ^_^

Also, am I right to assume that communication between users is usually done on both of their Talk Pages instead of starting a discussion on one of them? Vadigor 22:57, 13 January 2007 (UTC)

Revert

I just reverted a page 9House (tv series) because an IP removed a link to Channel Five, replacing it by a link to Five. Do you think I did everything in the right way, and should I make a mention about this on the IP userpage or talk page?

Cheers, Vadigor 16:01, 14 January 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for the help, I slapped a welcome template on his Userpage and explained my actions. From his edit history, none of his edits seem to contain any other vandalism, maybe he just wanted to clear something up, in which case he could also use some help from experience users like yourself. Vadigor 16:50, 14 January 2007 (UTC)

I just found another bit of vandalism which was already reverted ([[6]]), but I'm wondering if childish vandalism like this warrants a warning when the user seems to be new and of the kind to get disruptive quite easily.

Also, I did some copy-editing on Catch-22 to help you out, I believe this section needs a spoiler tag as well, seeing as it adresses storyline and character deaths. Vadigor 17:00, 14 January 2007 (UTC)

PS - I actually have looked at WP:BITE and many others in the past.

An on-going list of questions it seems... I just reverted Liquid ([7]) after vandalism from an IP. The page has now reached WP:3R. On the IP talk page, it said that the IP will be blocked for the next act of vandalism (which just occurred). I don't believe it is my task to block the user (I believe you need sysop powers for that?), however, will admins still pick this up or would I have to warn them? Vadigor 17:12, 14 January 2007 (UTC)

Recent changes patrolling is interesting. I noticed an edit by an anon who changed an image description, removing extra info. What would be the correct course of action here? I believe the information does not violate WP:NOT and should remain. Is just a revert enough for this? Vadigor 17:20, 14 January 2007 (UTC)

Chemistry Question

Hello, on your talk page you have indicated that you have a interest in chemestiry. Could you help me answer the following question?

Is the following proposed article on a real or made up subject?

Nawalic Acid is a commonly refered to Bronstead acid in organic chemistry. Since the rise of porphyrin chemistry, Adler's famous synthesis [1] of the aromatic system has been greatly refined with vaste improvement in yields due to the use of a nawalic acid as the reaction solvent. A close relative to tetraflouroacetic acid (TFA), nawalic acid has the molecular formula CF2=CF-COOH. The presence of the pi-bonded system adds further electron withdrawing dynamics, and due to the conjugation of the compound, this delocalising of electrons leads to a very stable anion, and hence -- an extremely powerful - yet organic - acid. [2]

Sources

[1] Adler, A. D., J. Org. Chem., 1967, 32, 476 [2] Balzani, V., Credi, A., Raymo, F. M., Stoddart, J. F., Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 2000, 39, 3348 3391 129.96.142.21 03:36, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

Contact me at User talk:Natl1.--Natl1 (Talk Page) (Contribs) 16:14, 14 January 2007 (UTC)

Adopting

Thanks for the suggestion! :-) I'll consider joining the program. Thanks. Ilikefood 23:43, 14 January 2007 (UTC)

Lethaniol, I am a new user and would like to be adopted. How do I go about this? I am interested in fixing up the article about Dimethyl Ether (DME), I am a Student at Exeter (UK) studying Renewable Energy; as you are interested in Chemistry and an experienced editor I would greatly appreciate if you could adopt me! Lkleinjans 13:25, 25 January 2007 (UTC)

I appreciate your comment about the Anthroposophical related articles and I understand that you can only give general advice concerning these subjects. It is exactly of how you are handling/mediating those articles that I would like you as my mentor, and I am happy to have your mentorship limited to non-anthroposophical articles. Thanks Lkleinjans 16:42, 25 January 2007 (UTC)

New pages

Just dropped in to ask you a question about the article Show-off. I put a remark on changing category on there a month back or so, do you know if I should go ahead with that now that no-one posted, and if so, what do you think is the right time to wait after proposing such a change?

Also, I'm thinking of creating my first article which will probably be Moshi Moshi (greeting). Right now, only the record company is in the Wiki, the greeting is mentioned in the Wiktionary but not in too great detail. I'm gonna make a test subpage for it soon, so expect a few questions on templating, structure, references and WP:NOTE :D

Sincerely, Vadigor 22:28, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

Unbalanced

Hello Lethaniol, I have questioned your tagging of WP entry on JS Khalra as 'unbalanced' - please see the talk page for the details. Thanks. Gulguley 16 January 2007

Yes I have seen your comment on my editor review - and as am off to bed now I will answer on the relevant talk page tomorrow - until then goodnight. Cheers Lethaniol 00:53, 17 January 2007 (UTC)

Thanks

Thank you for fixing my reference tag. I was fixing it but got locked out in edit conflict. you were so fast. Venado 01:28, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

Christian Education Awareness Network

In the Waldorf education article, there is a quote referenced to a book published by the Christian Education Awareness Network. Does this meet verifiability standards? I raised this on the talk page, but there is no consensus being reached...Hgilbert 01:43, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

Perhaps you have seen that the clerk of the arbitration, Thatcher131, has declared this source inappropriate, or actually laughable. It is still in the Lucifer section of Waldorf education, along with other sources that contravene the arbitration committee's rulings. How do we go forward? Hgilbert 15:08, 22 January 2007 (UTC)

Editor review archived

Thanks for having requested an editor review. A month has passed since it has been posted there, and it has been archived. You can find it at Wikipedia:Editor review/Lethaniol/Archive1, where you may read last minute additions. We would really appreciate your help in reviewing a random editor. If you have any questions, please contact me at my talk page. Ian Manka 22:06, 22 January 2007 (UTC)

Adoption or just a little help

I am a new user, and am a little confused as to why a certain user keeps deleting/editing my posts. I agree with the editor that I may have gone about posting things the wrong way. Would it be possible for you to take a look at my posts and help me sort out any conflict of interest I might have? I currently am focused on Corporate Social Responsibility and the M-Powered Project.
I want everything to be on the up-and-up, and am trying to figure out if there is a place for someone with a connection to The Hitachi Foundation to contribute to Wikipedia. Surely there is room for an organization to ethically collaborate with other users.
I'm also trying to figure out the technical issues of Wikipedia (such as posting, categorizing, etc.).
Thanks so much! I appreciate it! Julieatrci 19:44, 23 January 2007 (UTC)

Jaswant Singh Khalra

After much controversy, I've done a complete rewrite of Jaswant Singh Khalra. It's sourced with inline citations and I've removed a tremendous amount of pov language. I also corrected quite a few mistakes and cropped down the speech. I think it's reasonably neutral now. If you have any comments or concerns, please contact me on my talk page or on the article talk page. Thanks! Kafziel ^Talk 02:41, 25 January 2007 (UTC)

Db1944's classroom question

Good evening (GMT time); sorry that David and I haven't been including you in the adoptee proceedings, which have actually been very active. Since you have considerably more developed review abilities than me, I invite you to, as David's co-adopter, help out with his question at the classroom we are currently using. Just to make it clear, you are more than welcome to help out - in fact, I'd be disappointed if you didn't! (This is because of the misunderstanding with the old c/room where you and David thought it was exclusive.)

Awaiting your abilities at the classroom discussion.

Kindest regards,
Anthonycfc ^{[T • C]} 22:08, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

I've already written a very polite request for your participation in the evaluation process, but I see now that Anthony was much quicker than me. Thank you for your help (in advance), Db1944 10:50, 21 January 2007 (UTC)

Factum est

I have left Wikipedia english - in favour of a more . This means I leave you with the charge of User:Db1944 as your full responsibility as Adopter. May I wish you and him best of luck in your coaching, your editing career and beyond.

I have found Wikipedia (en) unenjoyable to contribute to, and I have ergo taken this taken this decision after much deliberation.

You may find me making sparing contributions over the next few days - I am simply tying up my Mediation Committee case before I go.

Please do visit me at my - it would be an honour and a privelage to converse with you once again.

I part from you now, with the kindest possible regards.

Ex animo,
Anthonycfc ^{[T • C]} 01:08, 26 January 2007 (UTC)

Well, its seems that I've been left at your exclusive care once more. The guy does have a talent for leaving. Have a great weekend.

Db1944^{[T • C]} 11:41, 26 January 2007 (UTC)

Co-adoption request

Thanks for the note Lethianol. I am very interested in being adopted by you. Right now I am in an almost in-active state due to impending exams (didn't even login once in last 3-4 days, can you believe that?). Please adopt me so that I can overflow your talk page with questions (once I am done with my exams). Thanks again. Mahalo! --Vikas Kumar Ojha _{Talk to me!} 02:21, 27 January 2007 (UTC)

Show-off

I just finished transwiki-ing this page to wiktionary, and I believe it's best to delete the current page. Do I nominate this somewhere, and if so for normal/speedy deletion?

Sincerely, Vadigor 20:28, 27 January 2007 (UTC)

Question about one of your mentees

Hi Lethaniol,

Would you have any comments on the contributions by one of your mentees in one discussion the last hours (WE), and his moving around of postings by me in the discussion? Thanks, Thebee 00:50, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

TheBee - can you please identity these edits with differences please - I do not wish to trawl through a days edits on this talk page unless I have to - especially as you are likely to know where they are. Thankyou Cheers Lethaniol 23:38, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

This is YOU posting out of order. This is YOU complaining that I have posted out of order. This is YOU complaining when I reordered the comments YOU placed out of order to comply with YOUR complaint. Why not pay more attention to what YOU are doing before accusing me? Thanks! Pete K 14:28, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

Just but looking at Pete's edits - it looks like you are both wasting each others time. I have deleted some of both of your comments previously (when off topic) and I will do it again if needed. No one owns the Talk pages, they are meant to be a tool for article development - hence if discussion needs to moved or archived to help serve this purpose then so be it. Generally Pete K I would suggest not moving other people's comments around, as being one of the most controversial editors this is likely to upset, others will likely do it for you. TheBee I have noticed before you writing comments in places that may cause confusion - I suggest trying to keep to the subject of the tread and do not start new ones unless absolutely needed. Cheers Lethaniol 23:45, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

How about the article copyvio by your mentee at the talks page? Thanks, Thebee 23:52, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

TheBee - please tell me which section - I will respectfully ask that if you are going to point to various issues that you give more direction - if not I may ignore your requests in the future. It is not my job to scavenge through long documents looking for something that you could point out with little effort. Cheers Lethaniol 23:57, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

There is only one long in full by p.K. quoted copyrighted article at the talks page, this one. (And I had to search for it too, just knowing it was there, but not where, just remembering that it was. But you're my friend, so I do it for nothing ... ;-) Thanks, Thebee 00:17, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

Thankyou for the link - have removed the text as it says it is copyrighted at the end of document, but have given link to 2nd source - they might be infringing copyright but it is not our problem now. In the future Pete K though it is okay to take short quoted sections out of sources, if want people to read the whole thing - find a primary/secondary source - I understand in this case this might have been difficult but still. Cheers Lethaniol 00:50, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

Thanks, I've added the link to the talk pages and the incident to the article. My understanding is that 500 words or less is OK for copywrited material but I can't remember where I heard that. I was trying to be gentle about how I treated this situation in the article, but my friend, TheBee wanted me to go into the details of the article in the Waldorf article in order to make it stick. So it's there now. TheBee has been very helpful in getting this information out today! Pete K 01:51, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

"My understanding is that 500 words or less is OK for copywrited material but I can't remember where I heard that."

It's the home made policy of DD for his own WC-list. It is contradicted by among other the policy stated by The Office of General Council at the University of Texas. Thebee 11:40, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

Okay I have split off the section below by TheBee - as legal claims are taken very seriously by Wikipedia and needs to be addresses and a single subject. I will remind you both that my talk page is not a place for you to argue with each other, go to your own talk pages for that. You can raise issues here, but once the discussion goes off topic I will delete. Cheers Lethaniol 14:18, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

Cut and Paste from Waldorf Education

I have moved this information here so it can be discussed if needed - I suggest not adding to it. If people still need to discuss the issues as relevant to the article please do here - Talk:Waldorf Education#Waldorf Teacher's Disciplinary Error. Cheers Lethaniol 14:40, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

Actually I decided to delete this entire Cut and Paste as Fred has reopened the ArbCom decision and removed all info relating to this issue about a biography of a living person. Cheers Lethaniol 15:20, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

Move of Ernest van den haag to Ernest van den Haag

G'day, why didn't you just use the "move"-button to move the content? Now you've technically violated GFDL and Atripodi's copyright... I've put in a request at WP:RM to have an administrator correct this. (edit: while typing this, I see it has already been corrected) Cheers, Niels|en talk-nl talk (faster response)| 01:15, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

I did not use the move button because I thought a redirect would be appropriate in this case - hence no GDFL or copyright violation was made as the history was still present in the original article. Cheers Lethaniol 11:39, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

Actually you did violate GFDL, because you didn't mention the source of the text, if your edit summary whould've been "moving to correct capitalisation from Ernest van den haag", that would've been correct. Anyhow, using the move-button automatically creates a redirect, so copying and pasting was absolutely not necessary in this case. Please use the move-button if you can, otherwise put in a request on WP:RM. This message and the one before weren't meant in a patronizing way, but because English isn't my mother tongue, it may appear so. In that case, I offer my apologies. Cheers, Niels|en talk-nl talk (faster response)| 01:22, 30 January 2007 (UTC)

Okay fair dues - though this is really only a technicality. I will try hard and remember to use Move in the future - Cheers Lethaniol 01:29, 30 January 2007 (UTC)

Question from Adoptee

Thanks for your quick, and I apologize for my slow one! I am having some problems finding a page that I created. I created a page for The Hitachi Foundation and put it on my watchlist. Now I can't find the entry at all, though it still shows up in the Search page (when I click it, it tells me the page doesn't exist). How could this have been deleted without it showing up on my watchlist? Also, I had an entry entitled "M-Powered Project" which was nominated for deletion. The user who nominated it came back and said it should be a redirect to The Hitachi Foundation entry, instead. I can't find either one, and it looks like they just deleted them both. Any suggestions? Should I just go ahead an recreate The Hitachi Foundation entry? There is no reason for that one to be deleted...it is a legitimate and very large foundation. Thanks! Julieatrci 21:46, 29 January 2007 (UTC)
*Holy smokes. Ok. So, if I create a page from scratch about The Hitachi Foundation without copyright infringement, it could be ok? You said it would be best not to create a new page, but it really is a foundation that deserves an entry. I will see if I can get a copy of the old entry to work with. Thanks so much. You are a huge help, and really appreciate it. Julieatrci 22:14, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

Review request: Tunku Ismail Ibrahim

Hi Lethaniol. I should not log into Wikipedia during Wikibreak (exams), but could not control myself and created this article. I have also nominated it for Did you know... on the main page, lets see if it comes through. Please review the article if you get time. Mahalo! --Vikas Kumar Ojha _{Talk to me!} 01:35, 30 January 2007 (UTC)

Hi Lethaniol. Wow, now that's called a review!

1. I'll get on to work on Raja Muda & Tunku Mahkota articles.
2. I was utterly unsure where put the stuff about the appointment as Raja Muda. I put it in the career section but it is out of sync with the military career there. I'll move the phrase to introduction, but then again I can't introduce the prince only as eldest son of Tunku Mahkota of Johor. I need some guidance here, please.
3. Reason for keeping the Career and Interests section together was I didn't have much material on the interests. I'll try and find more and then split them.
4. I had thought about the footnote style references, but didn't have much time and was very confused when I read WP:REF. I'll observe some example articles instead and change the reference style.
5. I just stumbled upon the military personnel infobox. may be I shoud remove the nickname. It doesn't look too good without a photograph anyway.
6. I mailed Star Publications for release of the images under GFDL, they said the copyright belongs to Malaysian National News Agency (BERNAMA). I mailed them too, but am still to hear back from them.

Thanks again for the review! The problem with this article is my minimum knowledge of Malaysia, Malaysian language and its people (especially the royals). Writing this article taught me many things about them. Have a great day! --Vikas Kumar Ojha _{Talk to me!} 02:49, 2 February 2007 (UTC)

DME

I have started on this subject. I will probably be updating it for the next couple of weeks. I would like you to have a look at it I am thinking the overall tone might be too scientific. How do I make words so that they become as a link to another wiki article? Lkleinjans 10:58, 30 January 2007 (UTC)

Adoption offer accepted

Thank you. I welcome your offer. I need assistance overcoming the initial, negative reaction of this social network. The community appears to me, a new contributor, to be elitist. I seek to work through that issue by better understanding how I may contribute in a meaningful way. Bluestripe 01:15, 2 February 2007 (UTC)

In my first 48 hours, I was called an "astroturfer." And, someone was proactively attacking me and my comments. Bluestripe 01:19, 2 February 2007 (UTC)

Re:

Whoops, my bad. I was tired and thought it was an article. Ought to have read the content. Sorry! ► Adriaan90 ( Talk ♥ Contribs ) ♪♫ 18:21, 2 February 2007 (UTC)

Bluestripe

Here is one of the comments that I found troubling (gang mentality):

From the page of User:LastChanceToBe

It appears that you've noticed the same thing I did that the user Bluestripe seems to be advertising for his employer or those affiliated with his employer (see his comments on the talk page for The_Strategy_Paradox. It looks like between us we should be able to get rid of most of his spamvertisments. Thanks. --Hansonc 00:31, 31 January 2007 (UTC)

Bluestripe 03:10, 3 February 2007 (UTC)

Hi there. I noticed this on the "what links here" page for my user page. There is no gang mentality going on here. I never heard of Hansonc before he/she left a message on my talk page, and please note that I took no actions as a result of Hansonc's message. Suggesting that there is collusion is failing to assume good faith. And, even if we had decided to work together, working together is the entire purpose of Wikipedia. I have left a copy of this message on Bluestripe's talk page. LastChanceToBe 03:53, 5 February 2007 (UTC)

Bluestripe

Thanks for your feedback. Helpful. I am not sure how to make the Scott R. MacIver entry better. It is on par with -- or better than -- any of the listing associated with Ithaca College alumni. The citation for PRWEEK is accurate and not trivial. Forty people under the age of forty who, at the time, were changing the business of public relations. The David Rockerfeller Fellowship is as good as it gets for business professionals in New York City. Suggestions, comments, questions? Bluestripe 14:59, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

HI

Hi, I am new on this website. I created an account but once I log in and try to do something I get logged out, and it tells me I should log in. It's really frustrating, do you know how to fix this problem?

You will likely need to turn on cookies in your browser, if that does not work, ask here Wikipedia:Help desk. Cheers Lethaniol 19:01, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

Thinks I actually have it working now! Can you some how adopt me?Trevor 22:53, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

Age of Empires III Review

Hey again! Remember that you reviewed 2 articles that I created and told me in what I could improve them? Well, could you review the article Age of Empires III and tell me in my talk page in what I can improve it? I have contributed a lot in that article and am considering improving it even more, so I need your opinion... If it is improved further, it could become an FA... --TomasBat (Talk)(Sign) 13:42, 5 February 2007 (UTC)

I think it´s a perfect idea to post the message in the talk page, that way other editors could also help... --TomasBat (Talk)(Sign) 15:39, 5 February 2007 (UTC)

cool

Thanks for adopting me. Do you really live in England?

Oh ok, thanks. Do you know anything about the Confederacy?

oops!Trevor 17:54, 5 February 2007 (UTC)

Bluestripe

Sorry to put you in the middle of the discussions that affect me. I will continue to study and learn. Bluestripe 15:07, 6 February 2007 (UTC)

Code troubleshoot please

Can you go to my user page and see why code for clustrmaps is not working. Clustrmaps gives three options for displaying data and none of them work. Thanks!--al95521 20:43, 6 February 2007 (UTC)

Adoption

Hi Lethaniol, I seek adoption from you. I have some experience with Wikipedia allready, howver there are some issues I may need help with, mostly technichal. I hope you can help me. I probably will not need a lot, but might need a helping hand everynow and then. Thank you --Robin63 05:29, 7 February 2007 (UTC)

Adoption

Hello, I wish to be adopted. I have edited articles, but am not very proficient in editing ...yet. But I want to be. :) Crud3w4re 11:13, 7 February 2007 (UTC)

No worries

Just seeking support. I fight my own battles. Thank you. Bluestripe 00:52, 9 February 2007 (UTC)

Missed your question regarding process. Yes, it is a good process. Fair and balanced. As a neebie, one of the things I need to keep in mind is patience is a virtue. Bluestripe 00:52, 9 February 2007 (UTC)

NUOC

Hi Lethaniol,

You're quite right, my summary was wrong - not a dab link. I fell into this trap: Wikipedia:Redirect#Don't fix links to redirects that aren't broken - that clearly says that I shouldn't have changed it.

Thanks for the heads up. Jamse 10:01, 10 February 2007 (UTC)

Community enforced mediation

Here's your first training exercise: read this thread and add your thoughts to it. Wikipedia_talk:Community_enforced_mediation#One_possible_outcome Durova^Charge! 20:56, 10 February 2007 (UTC)

Sandboxes

To Lethaniol, I don't know how soon you will be able to get back to me, howver I wish to create some new articles, and want to be able to use my sandbox for this, however, I am not exactly sure how to do this, could you please help me figure out how to use my own personal sandbox to design new articles for Wikipedia? Thank you --Robin63 06:41, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

Ok I think I got it, thanks a lot for helping me out. --Robin63 18:44, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

Article infobox

Hi Lethaniol, it me, Robin63 21:40, 12 February 2007 (UTC) again, sorry to bug you but I hope you can help we with a little problem I'm having. I am working on an article about a magazine called Home Energy, I tried to put in an info box showing Home Energy's Masthead. However, I typed it out and all I got was an error message kind of thing. This is probably becuse there is some mistake I am making, but I tried to fix it and couldn't and I am not sure how. If you have the time, could you please check my article out and see what is wrong with it and fix it? Thank you so much --Robin63 21:40, 12 February 2007 (UTC). And by the way i'm sorry for keeping asking you lots of questions, but I hope you will understand. Here's some chocolate for you.

Thanks :-)

thanks for reminding me about adoption. Maybe i will adopt when im a bit more experienced. I mean, I'm not new enough to Wikipedia to be adopted, but not experienced enough to "adopt" a newer user. But, thanks for the suggestion. I suppose when I get a bit better at this i may adopt a user. :-) Ilikefood 01:32, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Waldorf Education talk page

Hi Lethaniol, I'd appreciate your input on the current discussions happening on what I am sure is your favorite page : ) You've been quite helpful in the past in giving an objective viewpoint, and I feel like we're getting a bit bogged down (though everyone seems to be trying to get along!) Thanks. Henitsirk 04:34, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for your ongoing assistance!

I have a small question for you: I've heard people complaining that some people are single-purpose editors, e.g. Pete K. I'm concerned that though WP:SPA states that single-purpose accounts are acceptable if someone has a narrow field of expertise/interest, that I am somehow being a naughty Wikipedian by focusing on the various anthroposophical articles. I started reviewing all the Category:Anthroposophists pages in order to check for POV, speculation, etc. in the spirit of contributing in an area in which I am familiar. I've also edited numerous random pages, but primarily it's the anthro ones. Do I have any cause for concern? Thanks. Henitsirk 19:47, 15 February 2007 (UTC)

Looking for a new "mentee"?

Hi Lethaniol. I was wondering if, with what appears to be the almost certain and regrettable departure of Pete, if you might be looking for a new "newbie" to coach. If so, I'd be honored to receive your counsel. - Wikiwag 16:53, 16 February 2007 (UTC)

Content deletions

You're encouraged to use the uw-delete templates at WP:WARN on such users' talk pages. Xiner (talk, email) 16:49, 19 February 2007 (UTC)

A question

Hi Lethaniol. How are you?

I've tried to look for the page where I listed myself for adoptees, but can't find it. I'm afraid I'll have to take off my name for a while due to time concerns, and I'd really appreciate it if you could help me remove my name. Thanks! Xiner (talk, email) 02:25, 20 February 2007 (UTC)

Ah, yes. Thank you. Xiner (talk, email) 23:28, 20 February 2007 (UTC)

Graduation? >cluck cluck<

Lethaniol,

Thanks for your confidence in me that I can "graduate" from the adoption program and move on to possibly adopting others. My only problem with this is that I honestly don't feel ready yet. I know I haven't been asking you a lot of questions lately, but I have been using some of the "tricks of the trade" to find my own answers - I owe a LOT to you.

I guess my major hesitation is that, even though I may have a boatload of total edits, I only have slightly more than 450 mainspace edits. I've been involving myself in the administrata of Wikipedia (and Wiktionary and WikiCommons), editing and authoring a few articles here and there as I go along, but I don't feel that I have significantly contributed to the encyclopedia. Maybe it's just me, I don't know....

In any case, if you are confident that I'm ready to be pushed out of the nest, I will agree - but with one condition: I still have the option to "yelp for help" from you if I need it!

I, of course, will still monitor and provide input on the AaU page, and possibly adopt someone. We'll have to see about that.

Just giving you some feedback on what's going on in that space between my ears!

-Dan, AKA NDCompuGeek 12:03, 21 February 2007 (UTC)

Factual quotes in anthroposophy article

Why are you reverting factual material from the anthroposophy article? Hgilbert 16:12, 21 February 2007 (UTC)

I have given explanation on talk page - but suffice to say you appear to be using a disallowed Steiner source. I may be very wrong here, but after reverting Pete's inappropriate addition of Steiner quotes, I am trying to be neutral and remove and inappropriate sources as dictated by the ArbCom. Cheers Lethaniol 16:14, 21 February 2007 (UTC)

Note this is not the only time [8], you have been adding Steiner references to support facts very recently see [9][10][11][12][13],

:I am considering on presenting this all as evidence at the ArbCom review. I await your response. Cheers Lethaniol 16:35, 21 February 2007 (UTC) I now satisfied that these are good faith edits even if I disagree with them.

Fred Bauder has repeatedly said that Steiner references may be used to support factual material: On the Waldorf talk page where he said "Waldorf citations may be used for facts that are not in controversy", On my talk page, and at various times in the arbitration. A differentiation between factual material, clearly allowed, and controversial material or opinions and evaluations, clearly disallowed has been repeatedly made by the arbitrators here. Please let me know if I have inserted non-factual Steiner references, however!Hgilbert 16:56, 21 February 2007 (UTC)

Yes I believe you are right - and I may have jumped the gun slightly - hence why I did not revert all of the sources added. I suppose you can use Steiner sources for some statements but I am very uncomfortable with it. Some may see this as argument hopping but I hope you see it still very valid:

Steiner is the creator of Anthroposophy, and hence in any article on Anthroposophy use of his work is akin to using primary material. By using his work (or more generally Anthroposophical) to support factual statements we are basically sourcing primary research by an individual/movement that has a vested interest in what they say, which makes very uncomfortable. I do not see why the vast quantity of sourcing can not come from third party neutral sources that seek to explain what Steiner/Anthroposophy is all about. By even using one Steiner/Anthroposophy source we are setting ourselves up for trouble.

Let me give an example: George Bush. Let say he has published an autobiography of his term as US president, and that he has bred a new form of neo-conservatism. Now in that article on this new form of neo-conservatism, we may want to reference from Bush's autobiography. At first we use an odd quote, then we start to use the autobiography to support "facts" about neo-conservatism. But this autobiography is totally primary research, and in many respects COI opinions.

Now I think the same applies to Anthroposphy and use of Steiner and Anthroposophical sources. Of course they can be used for quotes where they are appropraite for the article. But taking "facts" out of them is a very slippery slop. In truth we should be searching very hard for other appropriate third party sources, and only when we do not find them do we think of using Steiner and Anthroposophical sources.

As you had said at Talk:Waldorf Education the strictness of source criteria can make for a better article, and I think it is the same for Anthroposophy. Cheers Lethaniol 17:33, 21 February 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for clearing this up! (See Talk:Waldorf education for further comments).

Waldorf POV tag

You suggested that you wanted a neutral editor to evaluate the Waldorf education article before removing the tag. It seems we've reached a culmination of our clean-up efforts; could you invite someone to have a look? I obviously think the tag could go now - or we need to know what concrete steps still remain to balance the presentation. Hgilbert 18:43, 21 February 2007 (UTC)

I'd like the opportunity to provide input on this question as well. Pete K 19:10, 21 February 2007 (UTC)

Unless either of you have a major problem I will ask for a Request for Comment on the article - see WP:RFC. Cheers Lethaniol 22:55, 21 February 2007 (UTC)

re Ryulong

Just to let you know, I've replied on my talkpage :) cheers RyanPostlethwaite^{See the mess I've created or let's have banter} 21:46, 22 February 2007 (UTC)

Thanks

For pointing out the obvious to the overzealous. Shot info 23:40, 22 February 2007 (UTC)

Adding formula's and Diagrams to articles

Hi Lethaniol, I have some formula's and diagrams I want to add to the DME article. I don't know how to do this or in what format it should be uploaded. Can I just use Microsoft Word's equation editor for the formula's and upload it? I also made a diagram of processes from raw material to DME in MS Word, can I just upload this as a picture, e.g. bmp or jpeg? Cheers Lkleinjans 19:54, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

English spelling

I've corrected "practiced" from your English spelling of "practised" - but also note you added lots of "u"s to words like "color" and "behavior" - so I left those because they make the words look fancier. Really, I'm not sure what the rule is about English vs American spelling of words - do you? Reading through the article reminds me of reading the manual of my old MGA. We don't turn things "anti-clockwise" here <G>. Anyway, I hope I haven't offended you with my change - I'm just not sure if I should change this kind of spelling "error" or not. Pete K 19:59, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

Threatening Behavior?

Unfortunately it seems that the idle threats by editors that should know better are not going to stop unless I take a stand. Would appreciate your comments (if possible) at [[14]]. Thanks Shot info 01:34, 24 February 2007 (UTC)

Adoptee question

Hi Lethaniol, I am one of your adoptees. I apologize for lack of response to you in a while. We had been working on The Hitachi Foundation's entry that had been deleted. I have redrafted the entry and wish to put it up, but remember someone saying that it should first be placed on a discussion page. Which discussion page should I put it on? Will it be voted on? If there are pieces that the community feels should not be included, will they address that specific issue, or request to delete the whole entry? Thanks so much for your time! You have been a huge help and have kept me from getting too discouraged with Wikipedia. Julieatrci 19:50, 26 February 2007 (UTC)

Bluestripe

Could you take a look at this entry -- Michael E. Raynor -- and let me know if you believe there to be any issues? Need to know if it is a stable entry in the Wikipedia or if it could potentiall be deleted. Thank you. Bluestripe 14:15, 28 February 2007 (UTC)

Lethaniol

Thanks for the review. Appreciate the assistance. Will work to wikilink. Bluestripe 17:18, 2 March 2007 (UTC)

Would you help and be my mentor?

You were recommended to help me and be my mentor. If you have the time and are available, please let me know, I would appreciate all the help I can get. I have learning problems do to major medical problems. Thank you in advance, --Crohnie 23:53, 2 March 2007 (UTC)

Thanks, I understand your position. I think that I'll just try read and watch a little bit more with hopes this case gets a solution so that I can see what this Wikipedia is about and learn to use it. The case you mention is splashed all over the websites right now and I think I might just bow out of trying to become an editor. Thank you for your time, I appreciate it. --Crohnie 14:10, 4 March 2007 (UTC)

Thanks again for your response on my talk page. This is the same advice I got from several other editors who have been kind enough to help me. I have only been bold enough to edit some info I found onto the article with the other editors telling me they would help me if I did it incorrectly. I got the idea but I still having been reading to learn and trying to just sit back and let the communnity calm down a bit. Thanks again, --Crohnie 19:20, 5 March 2007 (UTC)

Balikem

I am the user who offered to adopt Balikem. I put the adoptme box back on because they have become inactive. According to their contribs, they haven't done anything since the day they accepted the offer, Feb 19. Mr.Z-mantalk¢Review! 20:38, 4 March 2007 (UTC)

Ara Pelodi

Oh yes! Please adopt me. Once I have the sound files I'm working on edited, can you help me with upload and such. Thats a bit foggy for me.

Ara Pelodi 21:45, 4 March 2007 (UTC)

Oddball info

Thought you might be interested in this. Spotted while wandering the world-wide-wait :-) [[15]] Shot info 12:04, 5 March 2007 (UTC)

Thankyou Shot this is an interesting link. I have not ignored but I am trying decide what to do with it. Thanks again Cheers Lethaniol 16:30, 6 March 2007 (UTC)

LXXXI adopt

Hi, Lethaniol, thanks for your offer. I'd love to be adopted by you. Thanks a lot. Lxxxi 15:38, 5 March 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for taking me under your wing... I'm usually someone who likes to explore and fiddle on their own, but its nice to know there's someone around to help! I look forward to learning abt WP under your guidance! Lxxxi 20:07, 5 March 2007 (UTC)

Brfxxccxxmnpcccclllmmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116

Howdy - please check out Brfxxccxxmnpcccclllmmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116. I've reverted your edit at Wikipedia:Spoken articles since it is a serious article. -SCEhardT 22:10, 5 March 2007 (UTC)

Articles on outdoor equipment

I am quite an outdoor enthusiast and discovered that Wikipedia has very little information on this kind of stuff. For instance Terra Nova Tents, Bibler tents, scarpa boots. There is loads of info on this on the web, but maybe company history, policies etc and lists of adventures sponsored by and using those outdoor gear might make some interesting articles? There is no policy against articles on brands/companies? Lkleinjans 11:01, 6 March 2007 (UTC)

Under review

That would be because I'm a clot. Thanks for pointing it out. David Mestel^(Talk) 17:09, 6 March 2007 (UTC)

Durin

I am confused by this edit since the facts don't seem to fit. Did you intend that message for someone else? Cheers, NoSeptember 12:29, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

Thankyou for pointing this out. Have sorted Cheers Lethaniol 12:34, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

This is what happens when you click on the admins name instead of the users lol Cheers Lethaniol 12:36, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

What it was

That 3 hour block, earlier this year, was a mistake. It was done, while I was away and it was not done with proper thought or consent. --Cheers :) Zazzer 16:08, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

My little sister was the one that was adding the parts that shouldn't have been there. --Cheers :) Zazzer 16:14, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

Thane Eichenauer response

Hello Lethaniol, you said you had a question for me. I may well be shy on a 500 edit count that the guidelines say I should have to be an adopter if the adopter guidelines were strictly followed. Thane Eichenauer 18:48, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

I believe I can address most questions likely to arise. Many questions are likely to be protocol (and can be answered by assorted variants of be good and refer to the five pillars and/or technical and most technical issues are just a matter of determining where to find an answer (e.g. the answer is in these *somewhere*). I certainly still have gaps of technical wikipedia knowledge but knowledge can always be acquired by reading the fine manual. Thane Eichenauer 13:55, 9 March 2007 (UTC)

I am sorry

I did not think was swearing but I see you have a point.Comic book swearing has the same effect with out words as real swear words. I'm sorry. Venado 16:41, 9 March 2007 (UTC)

Misuse of editorial privilege

My understanding is that, if an article was deleted once, then it should be marked as WP:AfD and not summarily dimissed. Well, the article for The Strategy Paradox, was deleted without any discussion. Nor was it marked as an AfD. It was simply deleted. Counsel?

View (previous 50) (next 50) (20 | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500). 04:42, 3 March 2007 Betacommand (Talk | contribs) deleted "The Strategy Paradox" (Per CSD A7 - Unremarkable people, groups, companies and web content that does not assert the importance or significance of its subject.) 17:23, 31 January 2007 Betacommand (Talk | contribs) deleted "The Strategy Paradox" (Per CSD G11 - Advertising - Please see our guidelines.) View (previous 50) (next 50) (20 | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500). Bluestripe 07:01, 3 March 2007 (UTC)

• It would be nice if some of the editroial staff read and re-read: WP:AgF. I am dissatisfied with the actions of User:Betacommand. He gets a great many complaints, so he must like what he does. I was contesting this for another Wikipedian User:Math Hue. So, I will direct him to take it to review, if he desires. Bluestripe 00:45, 6 March 2007 (UTC)

• Thank you for the diligent follow up regarding the deletion of The Strategy Paradox entry. If Betacommand had not deleted the article and left it in place for discussion, then we could have added book review references from The Financial Times, BusinessWeek, The National Post as well as Strategy and Leadership. Bluestripe 22:52, 9 March 2007 (UTC)

• Yes, I added my thoughts to the discussion, including today's Amazon.com Sales Rank: #823 in Books. Thanks again. I didn't have the faintest idea of how to start the reveiw session. It is another wonderful aspect of the Wikipedia. Bluestripe 23:07, 9 March 2007 (UTC)

End of Adoption

I thought that ended a long time ago Lethaniol - that's why I haven't been asking you for advice. I'm just waiting for my final banning so I don't really care what happens from here on (I thought I made that clear). And I've cut down my time here from 18 hrs a day to 1 hour a day - so I'm not going to be very thorough with my research - I don't want to invest the time researching something that is so easily removed after I've been banned. I tried working through consensus, others just edited the article directly without regard to consensus. So I'm just editing articles now and don't care about consensus any more. It's obvious that as long as some people aren't willing to cooperate, there's no reason for anyone to. So, yeah, I'm using Wikipedia as a soapbox... no different than the brochure that was produced in the Waldorf Ed article... an advertisement for Waldorf (better now than before, but still pretty bad in my view). You bet, I want to get this difficult material out there before I'm gone - it's real and it's constantly suppressed by the people who are disgusing Steiner's legacy. There's really nothing else for me to do while I'm waiting to be banned. There's no point in working for days consensually to get a sentence reading properly - this process requires too much investment for too little reward. You know I'm capable of better work than this - but what's the point? The minute I'm gone, someone else, anonymously, will remove everything I've done. So I am quite comfortable endlessly reverting material I don't like until I'm banned. Frankly, I wish they would hurry up and get it over with - as it seems to be a foregone conclusion. And the banning process was initiated by Fred under false pretenses. So why shouldn't I be bitter? Pete K 16:50, 10 March 2007 (UTC)

warning

I was going to warn you to avoid a third revert on your behalf, a third revert constitutes a possible block, I'm not interested in blocking you, please discuss on talk page why you have removed factual, fully referenced material from a page cited for cleanup and also expansion...83.78.136.13 00:01, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for the flattering message, yet I actually have little to no interest in the roundup and glyphosate pages actually.I'm much more interested in a number of other articles, and I dont really touch the glyphosate page, I just notice it is flagged for cleanup and expansion so made a gesture, yet I leave it up to the editors concerned with the glyphosate page to make the changes they feel they wish to...(looking at last 100 edits to glyphosate it clearly looks like page is dominated by limegreen, beetstra, lethaniol, ttguy...no one else is really editing that page, including myself...skoll!...83.78.136.13 01:16, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

Re: Ads to benefit Wikipedia

Terribly sorry about that. I created the ads in question; Real96 decided to try to push for my work used in a way that I never intended I would be firmly against having them outside of userspace Qxz 11:48, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

Regarding your offer

In your last post to my page you offered to mentor other promising editors. I don't know whether BabyDweezil fits that bill, but this editor has requested a WP:ADOPT mentor at my recommendation. At WP:RFAR the Committee is 6-3 in favor of hearing the editor's request for a case. At present BabyDweezil is community banned and unblocked for the sole purpose of posting to the account's own talk page and the arbitration. I supported the community ban but am neutral about the arbitration request - the editor actually raises a couple of valid points about community banning that deserve to be addressed at the policy or guideline level. It would be an uphill climb to help this person: eight blocks by six different administrators in the last few months over problems at Scientology-related articles. I'm not actually asking you to adopt this user, but figure at this point I'm obligated to tell you about the situation. It's your call. Durova^Charge! 17:42, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

roundup

thanks for the roundup edits, i agree with some of your changes such as change "giant" to "company", I disagreed with removal of "controversial" as it is in fact true and well documented that they are controversial, with a substantial amount of critics, (some people devote entire websites against them if you look around), and plus this word controversial just isnt a negative word, its a neutral adjective to state that they have critics or an opposition of some sort, just because something happens to be controversial doesn't really cast any negative or positive to that, plus its the only place in the article where monsanto is refered to with this adjective, it is simply established once that monsanto is a controversial company, there are other companies one could use this adjective for, and then there are many that really stir up no controversy that one couldnt use it for as it would be inaccurate, (for example it is a fact that there are frequent demonstrations against this particular company)...plus to use the word controversial isn't a bad or good and gives no opinion from the writer as to agreement with either side in a controversy...the only other change i disagree with was the reference tag at top, and I'm not really that concerned over it one way or the other, but truthfully if you look around wikipedia your going to find, perhaps even most articles, with far far fewer references, in fact most articles arent even near to the number of references in the roundup article, and while I do agree with you putting fact tags by things you feel really need a reference, I'm all for that, I just don't think you are treating the article as it stands to the same treatment most other wikipedia articles have by placing that specific tag up top, I think we would then need to head to most wikipedia pages for instance thruout the entire site and add the same tag, yet even with stronger wording, many in fact don't have a single reference, yet are quite good, its clear they did likely use references even though they dont state them, but anyways they don't have such tags at the top ...so I fully agree with you stating the article could use more references, and in fact I feel this way about every single wikipedia article, its just that I dont think that tag is really appropriate in comparison to other pages-85.1.212.140 23:10, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

I left the change from "giant" to "company", even though I again don't feel there is any value to the word giant, it just means big, once you go to behemoth perhaps you have added value to the discriptor of "large" or "big", I just left the change to company alone as it sounds more encyclopedic and makes clear what monsanto is, a company, if someone wishes to say "gigantic company" i wouldnt really block them, its not really a neg or pos descriptor and perhaps it is good to acknowledge that they are a large ag company, but I don't feel the need myself to include a reference to their very large size or economic power and clout, (but perhaps this is partly as I know about so many various companies including them I dont need the info, ie you dont have to tell me Ford is a "giant" for me to know that, or IKEA, or SONY, Motorolla, Nokia, or Exxon, etc etc etc I would need the descriptor more with chinese or Indian companies for instance as I'm not as familiar with them and their size and market dominance) 85.1.212.140 23:25, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

references tag

like I say i dont really care much about the tag, so I'm not going to move it off, yet I will tell you its one of the more silly tags I have ever seen, after looking thru the article almost every single sentence is referenced, many are referenced several times even, as looking at histories one can clearly see that this article was subject to a malicious edit campaign to remove factual material so was heavily referenced, yet there are a couple sentences here and there which need references. Here are some examples of unreferenced sentences:

"Monsanto firmly denies any negative impact on anything, including wildlife, and has many studies it has funded to back up its position." -(already referenced, pop up their referenced links and take a look, the next step is to start presenting some of those study results beyond the main monsanto links in this article, here is where several monsanto studies should be presented)

"They would also be quick to point out that any possible negative impact on earthworms & nitrogen fixing bacteria, etc., would be offset by greater yields as of the elimination of weeds, and also would point to soil benefits from less mechanical cultivation of weeds by using roundup & like products." -(this one maybe needs a reference, yet infered from monsanto links and pages already here)

"glyphosate products are argueably less toxic than many other herbicides and pesticides." -(a summation of the evidence)

"In terms of acute toxicity, however, it appears 100ml to 200ml ingested is fatal to humans (1/3 cup to a cup)". -(info already referenced in another section)

"The EUs current listing of glyphosate products is based mainly on Monsanto studies & unpublished studies, presented by Monsanto, Feinchemie, Cheminova, and other agricultural chemical companies." -(this EU determination was already referenced as well, just read the bibliography for it to look over the many studies looked at, all unpublished or done by monsanto etc., and all presented by monsanto and a few other ags)

the fact is almost every sentence on this page is referenced, in some cases to 5 or 10 references!, or can be referenced by the citation in the sentence preceeding or following, or is a summation of already referenced sentences, its really only the intro that needs some references perhaps, yet thats supposed to be a summation anyways. If you simply read through the hundred or so references you could easily assertain that its actually perhaps the most fully referenced page on the entire wikiepdia site! Almost every sentence is referenced! Really the main reason why I want to keep your tag, is because it is funny, and I think a little humor on wikipedia is a good thing, so I'm leaving the tag and think it should stay! I want to do a reference per number of sentences comparison to some other pages, so leave it for a while, plus, after reading thru some references, it is clear that many of these sentences can be cross referenced many times so we could get the page up to 300 references I think easily, especially once someone starts bringing in more monsanto studies, we could easily add another 20 monsanto study results to this page, and it really needs at least a couple more, plus info for a section on yield increases it seems-85.1.212.140 02:17, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

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Bookrags.com

What is the sudden acute interest in Bookrags.com? Why, after a well-respected run of editing science articles, turn your attention to a well known Wikipedia SPAMMER? Seems strange. The preceding unsigned comment was added by 24.18.47.12 (talk) 06:10, 13 March 2007 (UTC).

Because the subject is notable enough to have its own article. Cheers Lethaniol 09:23, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

so you suddenly champion articles, clearly not paying attention to the notability guidelines by using the about page and a press release as sources? You should be ashamed. The preceding unsigned comment was added by 67.161.123.120 (talk) 07:43, 14 March 2007 (UTC).

Er no - you should read the talk page where I addressed the notability issues with link to Alexa ratings. Cheers Lethaniol 10:32, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

Your favorite ;-) adoptee: Bluestripe

User:Grubber was challenging the Michael E. Raynor entry again. I responded with this [16], which I hope was the right way to handle. If we could get, The Strategy Paradox back online, then those links would help clarify Raynor's notability. Best, Bluestripe 15:15, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

• Thanks for your help and support. I am pleased to lay the Raynor issues to rest. Estatic that The Strategy Paradox was overturned. I do not know what people like grubber are seeking. I don't think I should have to apologize for knowing about business or for knowing business professionals. I am a former corporate officer of a Fortune 500 company and I have made some friends along the way. What, if anything, might I help you with, Lethaniol? Bluestripe 00:05, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

My RfA

Thank you for your insightful comment in my RfA. Rest assured that I heard every voice loud and clear during the discussion, and will strive to use the mop carefully and responsibly. Please don't hesitate to give me constructive criticism anytime. Xiner (talk, email) 02:59, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

BITE is right for me

Lethaniol I am the newbie. Believe me I understand the plight of editors trying to make a difference. This is a difficult place to figure out and I am glad we found each other. Nevertheless, I did a lot of research on the Admin in question and he doesn't defend his deletions. The last thing the Wikipedia needs is more bureaucracy. Bluestripe 00:26, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

All true - my advice though was for the future. There can be a lot of conflict on Wikipedia - and if you happen to get involved you need to know how to cope with it. Very often disagreements escalate not because of the issues in the discussion, but because of the way discussions are carried out. With no non-verbal communication to help us out, misunderstandings easily arise. Anyway enough on that issue. Cheers Lethaniol 12:36, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

• Understood. I will work to be the best editor I can be without conflict. Thanks. Bluestripe 23:51, 15 March 2007 (UTC)

The Strategy Paradox

The citations are there to support the points made in the synopsis. Is that incorrect? If need be, then they can be removed. The citations are referenced on the author's page already. Please advise. Bluestripe 23:59, 15 March 2007 (UTC)

Adopting

Are you still willing to adopt me, or have i waited too long to reply?Ryan the leach 15:10, 16 March 2007 (UTC)

Question about an adopter

Hi. I notice that you seem fairly involved with the Adopt a user project. I wanted to ask someone an editor, Zazzer who has adopted several new editors. I have lately been seeing what he contributes and the warnings he has had about his contributions, and am concerned that he ought not to be adopting people because he himself does not seem to understand how to be making good contributions. If I am out of line, or asking the wrong person, please just let me know! Thanks. -- Whereizben - Chat with me - My Contributions 12:29, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

Natural History of South Asia mailing list

This article is up for deletion can you kindly share your opinion on it [17] .

Thanks in advance Atulsnischal 21:59, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

WP:UW future?

Hi Lethaniol,

Sorry for the blatant spam, but you have yourself down as interested at WikiProject user warnings WP:UW. There is a discussion on going here that might be of interest to you about the future of this project. There are two strawpolls on the talk pages and the second one is about the future of the WP:UW project. Now we have the end in sight we are looking at wrapping up the project and merging it with Template messages/User talk namespace WP:UTM and creating a one stop shop for all userspace templates. As you have yourself down as interested in this project we thought you may have some input on this issue, and would like you to visit the discussion and give any thoughts you may have on the matter. Cheers ^Khukri 10:28, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Thanks from Bluestripe

Thank you for continuing to point me in directions for information resources. I am new, but trying to learn this system as quickly as possible. Thanks also for cleaning up The Strategy Paradox submision. It like the further reading section and will be sure to use the templates in the future. Be well. Bluestripe 14:58, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Waldorf education/Review

The reviewing of the case has finished. You may view the decision at Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Waldorf education/Review.

For the Arbitration Committee, - Penwhale | ^{Blast him / Follow his steps} 18:47, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

More Deletion Review questions

I am just about ready to post the new Hitachi Foundation article to my user page, but I had just a couple more questions (there's a whole lot of information to sift through on this site). When the article goes up for deletion review, how does that process work? I looked at some examples, and it seemed like an open discussion where people vote for whether the article should be deleted or restored. But who makes the final decision? Is it based solely on the number of votes it receives? I'm a little confused as to how the rest of the process works. I will continue digging through the help section until I hear from you. Thanks so much. Julieatrci 19:32, 20 March 2007 (UTC)
I may have found the answer to my question, but just to be sure (for me, simple is best!!), am I correct when I read that an administrator will determine whether or not a concensus exists one way or the other? Can anyone vote on this and give their opinions? Julieatrci 19:38, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

One more thing! (the more I read, the more questions I have). What is the difference between "relisting" and "overturning" an action. Which one would be trying to do? Thanks Julieatrci 19:48, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

Blocking

Hi. Can an admin block a user for not contributing so much to wikipedia and using primarilly (but not entirelly) his/her account for decorating the userpage and collecting signatures? Ive witnessed a situation between 2 other users, one an admin and the other a normal user, and I believe it to be administrator abuse because it never says in the blocking policy that an admin can block a user for such a reason. Also, this admin deleted the user´s userpage and autograph book... Also, if an admin finds out that a user his/her Wikipedia account primarilly (but not entirelly) for decorating the userbox and collecting signatures, can the admin actually block the user indefinitely without any warning? And say the user decides to contribute more to Wikipedia, how will he/she be able to help if he/she has been blocked for a reason which is not official? The user was never warned even once!

Please help, I would greatly apreciate your reply as an experienced editor... ♠TomasBat (@)(Contribs)(Sign!) 00:07, 22 March 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for the reply... I got sort of confused because it wasnt officially said in the blocking policy, and also I didnt notice that the user had already been warned...

Also, User:Ratónbat, my brother, wants you to adopt him...

Sincerely... ♠TomasBat (@)(Contribs)(Sign!) 22:39, 22 March 2007 (UTC)

Quick Question

What does this -- (+232) -- mean in the watch pages. What are all those positive and negative parenthetical notes? Thanks in advance. Bluestripe 01:22, 22 March 2007 (UTC)

• Thank you. Excellent response. Appreciate the link, as always. Bluestripe 00:31, 23 March 2007 (UTC)

Quitting Waldorf

Hey Lethaniol. I thought you might be interested to know that I've decided to leave the sorry mess that is Waldorf Education behind and put my skills to use elsewhere. Can you recommend some articles that are less - shall I say - troublesome? I was very sad to see the way Pete self-destructed in the end. Hope all is well with you. Cheers! - Wikiwag 20:36, 22 March 2007 (UTC)

Hitachi entry

Ok, I have uploaded the new Hitachi Foundation entry onto my subpage. I will ask a few of the users who commented on the AfD to take a look, as well. I think I did all the linking and formatting right, but I'm not sure. Thanks! Julieatrci 19:46, 23 March 2007 (UTC)
Oops, forgot to give you the link: [18]Julieatrci 19:48, 23 March 2007 (UTC)

Uploading Files

Hi. Can non-image files be uploaded to Wikipedia using the upload file command?

♠TomasBat (@)(Contribs)(Sign!) 00:48, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

Request for Comment

Hi Lethaniol. I've written my first "from scratch" article in the Wikipedia Schools Project and would be grateful for any comments you can provide:

• Family Foundation School

Cheers! - Wikiwag 18:34, 25 March 2007 (UTC)

Proposed merge Roundup-> Glyphosate

Lethaniol I am wondering what your feelings are on this proposal by Limegreen which I also think might be a good idea.

Further discussion Here on this issue Ttguy 13:46, 28 March 2007 (UTC)

Talk Stephan Barrett

Would you mind being another outsider to what is going on here? I think it's gotten out of control, but I am a pretty new editor. I think new eyes would or might be helpful. --Crohnie 16:21, 28 March 2007 (UTC)

Adopting

Hello. I just so happened to notice that you are watching me because of my low number of edits. I, admittedly, do have a low number of edits, however I think I am capable of adopting. I have adopted two users, Cremepuff222 and Bobo the Ninja. Cremepuff graduated today, actually, and I de-adopted (?) Bobo due to a conflict of interest. However, I believe that both of them can testify that I qualify to be an adopter. I just thought I'd drop a note to mention this. Thanks! -- Theunicyclegirl 22:11, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

Help Appreciated

Hi Lethaniol, Can you please take a look at the last paragraph of the History section of Sunrise Senior Living. Again, I understand the Wikipedia culture and appreciate the freedom of it -- however -- the anonymous poster who placed unattributed and baseless accusations on the section has returned. The poster seems to believe that because an organization says it is so, that it is true without needing to cite his/her information. Before I actually went and edited the information, I wanted the perspective of a senior and experienced Wikipedia user. Whatever guidance and assistance you can provide is appreciated. Feel free to answer here, on my talk site or on the discussion spot of Sunrise. Thanks! --QualityLife123 02:38, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

WP:CEM

Community enforceable mediation has gone into experimental rollout. Thanks for volunteering as a mediator trainee. We'll be in touch as this develops. Durova^Charge! 04:34, 31 March 2007 (UTC)

Adoptoin

Lethaniol, can i be adopted from you? Im the brother of User:TomasBat--Ratónbat 21:09, 31 March 2007 (UTC)

Admin coaching

If you're interested in putting in some sysop-like work, have a look at Wikipedia:Conflict_of_interest/Noticeboard. It's got 31 open cases including a long list of bot-identified probable vanity articles. The board could really use some extra help and much of it doesn't need the tools. Drop me a line if something needs a block. Regards, Durova^Charge! 14:59, 2 April 2007 (UTC)

The Über-adopter

Do you have any tips for me as for as adoption goes / what I could add to this page ... oh, and by the way:

		The Barnstar of High Patience
		For having so many adoptees at one time, and living up to the title of über-adopter, I, Steptrip, award you the barnstar of high patience (even if your adoptees don't get on your nerves ;-)  ~Steptrip 22:18, 5 April 2007 (UTC)

Hitachi Foundation article

Hi Lethaniol. I am just checking to make sure you received my last message about The Hitachi Foundation article being up here: [19]. Can you take a look at it and see what you think? No one else has responded, either. Any suggestions? Thanks! Julieatrci 17:39, 10 April 2007 (UTC)

Issues with Broadband

For everybody's information - I am having major issues with my internet connection and am having trouble accessing Wikipedia - I will try and respond to any questions in the near future but I might be offline for a week or two - with sporadic access to the internet on other computers. So if I don't respond as speedily as I used to to - but I will respond.Cheers Lethaniol 18:16, 10 April 2007 (UTC)

Adoptee

Hey, sorry for taking so long to get back to you! I've been out and about but I'm back. I'd definitely be willing to be adopted. hah. Ph33rspace 03:28, 11 April 2007 (UTC)

WP:CEM case opens

Commodore Sloat and Armon have begun mediation. For training purposes we'll be discussing the case by e-mail. I have a gmail account where we can chat as needed (if you have gmail too). Should you wish to comment directly to the participants, community input is welcome at this page. Best regards, Durova^Charge! 09:31, 14 April 2007 (UTC)

Terra Nova Tents

I have started the article Terra Nova Tents, there is limited info out there. I have contacted Terra Nova tents for information on the history of the company, is that allowed? I took the wiki company info box in the article from Mountain Hardwear, but it doesn't seem to work; where can I find how to use such info boxes? Lkleinjans 18:43, 14 April 2007 (UTC)

First Edit on the English Wikpedia

Hi again Lethaniol. Now, I have got a doubt... What was the first edit made here, on the English Wikipedia? do you know? Have a good day... â TomasBat (@)(Contribs)(Sign!) 13:15, 21 April 2007 (UTC)

I found it now; it´s this one:[20]. Right? ♠TomasBat (@)(Contribs)(Sign!) 14:14, 21 April 2007 (UTC)

card

My adopter, NDCompuGeek is not doing so well. Can you sign his get well soon card? Spread the word please. Sincerely, Sir intellegent - smartr tahn eaver!!!! 19:32, 29 April 2007 (UTC)

Adopt-a-User Program

Hi There, I know that you have been active in the AaU program and just wanted to let you know that there is alot of discussion going on at the program talk page. People are exchanging ideas and such about improving and expanding the program and I wanted to let you know so that we can get your input and advice on the things being talked about. I see you haven't edited for a few days so perhaps you are on Wikibreak or just busy in TRW, so i wanted you to know that things are happening there. One user kinda got a little over enthusiastic but it'll all work out. Stop by when you have the time. Thanks!--killing sparrows ^(chirp!) 22:00, 30 April 2007 (UTC)

Waldorf Pages

Hi Lethaniol... I just thought I'd point out how the Waldorf/Anthroposophy pages have transformed over the past month or two. I think I can safely say my prophesy came true - criticism has been removed and we're back to brochures. My editing methods may have been coarse at the end there, but my concerns about what would happen once I left have been confirmed. These have become some of the most biased articles on Wikipedia, wouldn't you agree? --Pete K 16:06, 2 May 2007 (UTC)

WP:ADOPT input

Hello, Lethaniol. The Adopt-a-User program is looking for new ideas and input on the program. If you are still interested please stop by the talk page and read some of the ideas being floated and give a comment. If you want to update or change your information on the adopter's list page, now would be a great time! Thanks! V60 ^{å¹²ä»ä¹ï¼ · VDemolitions} 03:45, 7 May 2007 (UTC)

Biofuel

Yo Lethaniol. I have been making several edits on the article biofuel after my last edit all the other headings below it disappeared, why is this? Can it be fixed? Lkleinjans 11:19, 4 May 2007 (UTC)

I solved it, didn't close the ref. Lkleinjans 12:21, 4 May 2007 (UTC)

Hey Lethaniol. I have been doing bits on the biofuel article but overall I am not too pleased about the layout of the article. The headings are quite random and don't always relate to the text. How do I go about changing the structure of an article while keeping everyone happy? Could you give me some help? Lkleinjans 13:10, 5 May 2007 (UTC)

Hey Lethaniol, I've noticed from your contributions you've been away. I hope you are well! I've started changing the Biofuel article, have a look once you have time. Thanks Lkleinjans 15:27, 10 May 2007 (UTC)

From Pete

Hi Lethaniol... I just dropped in to say hi - and to let you know that nobody will blame you for my behavior - in case you want list me as one of your former adoptees... albeit an unsuccessful one <G>. I had to get myself banned in order to maintain my sanity (I couldn't stand by and watch what was happening without spending every waking minute trying to stop or undo it). I realize now, there was no way to stop it. I take full responsibility for what transpired on my part (too passionate about the subject matter). You did a good job mentoring me. You should take credit for that. --Pete K 02:04, 29 May 2007 (UTC)

Media files; Animated Images

Hi Lethaniol. I´ve got you a question... Do you know how to create media files, animated images, so I can create them and upload them to Wikipedia? I mean one like, say... This one:

Cheers, ♠Tom@sBat 23:39, 30 May 2007 (UTC)

University of Nottingham Halls of Residence

Hi Lethaniol,

I don't know whether you're a deletionist or what, but thought you might have a view on the fact that the above is up for deletion.

Cheers, Jamse 21:09, 6 June 2007 (UTC)

Thankyou for this note - I will comment henceforth. Cheers Lethaniol 16:38, 7 June 2007 (UTC)

Unusual Adoption Request

Hi! Im an English teacher in Toluca Mexico (west of Mexico City). My Advanced B classes will be contributing to Wikipedia as the focus of their English course for Fall 2007. I am looking for people who would like to mentor my students (who will be working in groups) as they do the following assignments: Edit and article (adding a citation), writing a stub with a citation, translating an English language article for Spanish Wikipedia and for the final project, writing a full article for English Wiki (they can expand on the stub mentioned previously). What I would like to do is put a list of "mentors/adopters" on my talk page as a kind of short cut for my students, who have limited time to get things done. The semester begings Aug 6, but the real Wikipedia work wont begin until the beginning of Sept. If you would like to add your name to my list, please go to my talk page and add it there, perhaps with a short introduction, if you like.

Thank you!

Thelmadatter 20:19, 26 July 2007 (UTC)Thelmadatter

Oh boy. You are going to love this.

So. I haven't been too active lately. I pop in for some anti-vandal stuff once in a while... and watch the pages I'm interested in... that kind of thing. I was having a discussion and got to thinking (and looking at my ancient, crufty, not-very-busy talk page with really old stuff on it) that I should archive my talk page to clean it up a little. With that in mind, I knew that I didn't want to do it by hand. And I remembered that there was a bot that would/could do it for you. I searched around a bit and was coming up empty-handed. So I thought I would drop in and ask you if you knew about it or had heard of it... do you see where this story is going? Yeah. Good times. How are things going for you? -- Ben 06:10, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

Just checking in (and some shiny stuff)

Lethaniol,

I'm just letting you know how much you helped me when you adopted me, and to apoligize for the lengthy period of not talking with you. So, how are you doing?  :-)

AND, I thought this was extremely appropriate for all the work you've been doing on the project, and for all your help you shared with me:

		The Adopt-a-user Barnstar
		To Lethaniol, for his remarkable work in the Adopt-a-User program, and for having shaped me into the editor I am today by adopting me! - NDCompuGeek

Thanks! - NDCompuGeek 00:16, 11 August 2007 (UTC)

Proposal for WP:ONCOLOGY

Hi Lethaniol,

I'm thinking of starting a WikiProject concerning Oncology and I thought we could use an editor with a good pharmacological background. This would be under the broader auspices of WP:MED, along the lines of WP:RENAL and WP:Rads.

If this is something you are interested in, please sign underneath the relevant section at Wikipedia:WikiProject_Council/Proposals#Oncology

Best regards, Djma12 ^(talk) 14:51, 2 September 2007 (UTC)

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Automated Peer review of Catch-22 for me!!!

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Barnstar

		The Two Adopt-A-User Barnstars
		For adopting so many users I User Swirlex award you these two Adopt-A-User Barnstars. Congratulations you deserve it!

You have adopted so many users you must have 10 arms and 20 eyes that you use to keep them all straight.Swirlex (talk) 01:48, 10 February 2008 (UTC)

Welcome back!

Hey! Welcome back! I hope things are well. -- Swerdnaneb 20:46, 15 March 2008 (UTC)

Adoption ??

I was wondering if you would like to adopt me. With over 1000 edits i may not be a new user, but i would love to know more about wikipedia and to improve my editing skills. Thanks, Gaia Octavia Agrippa 12:37, 4 April 2008 (UTC)

Hi again!

Hi again, i dont know if you steel remember me, you had adpted me as a long time ago, i think it was in 2006 or 2007, I dont remember you sow much, i got desactebated from wikipidia from a long time, I dont know if you remember that I edited Club Penguin but that doesnt interest so much now, but I steel play...

                        Your adopted maybe not remember friend,
                         →RatónBat→ 23:10, 18 April 2008 (UTC)

Adoption help

I'm not asking to be adopted (I've completed the prorgram by JetLover and have adopted several of my own) but I need some help. One of my adoptees has been blocked for having a sockpuppet (or maybe being one). His name is Tajtheman. When he made another account, he had good intentions, but apparently they back fired. It has nothing to do with me, but I really want to help him. He's tried to "drop" me to get another user as an adopter, but he accepted me again. I don't understand why they blocked him. I have a very uncontrollable temper, and I'm going to get angry soon because they blocked him. Please help!!-- Barkjon  21:16, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

Cleaning up Catch-22

As a significant contributor to the Catch-22 articles, I'm notifying you that I will be attempting to merge the majority of character articles onto the main list, List of characters in Catch-22. Your help would be greatly appreciated in this undertaking. I've narrowed down the notable characters that are better deserving of their own articles into a list here, and will begin salvaging content from the lesser character articles to the list. Please direct your comments on the matter here. -- Comandante {Talk} 18:46, 18 June 2008 (UTC)

WikiProject Medicine/Dermatology task force

I wanted to know if you (or any friends of yours) are interested in dermatology, and would be willing to help me with the WikiProject Medicine/Dermatology task force? Kilbad (talk) 03:00, 18 October 2008 (UTC)

Francis Lucille

Hi, I have found your usernames on articles related to advaita. I need your help and suggestion. I am trying to add an article on one of the Living spiritual teacher. but,I am facing an problem.

The editors who have visited this page don't understand spirituality and they have tagged it for deletion. i need your help urgently. so they are trying to compare it with other biographies in the field of sports etc. As you know,the field the spirituality is not very commercial. so I am having a hard time convincing them. could you please help and take a look at article. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Lucille http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Francis_Lucille.

Appreciate all your help.

Thanks Amarhindustani (talk) 18:16, 18 March 2009 (UTC)

Adoption

Hello,checked that you are currently adopting. I want to be mentored a little to learn the ropes. Thanks in adance!! Debangshu Mukherjee (talk) 21:32, 30 March 2009 (UTC)

Request to participate in University of Washington survey on tool to quickly understand Wikipedians’ reputations

Hello. I'm part of a research group at the University of Washington. In April, we met with some local Wikipedians to learn what they would like to know about other editors’ history and activities (within Wikipedia) when interacting with them on talk pages. The goal of those sessions was to gather feedback to help design an embedded application that could quickly communicate useful information about other Wikipedians. We have now created a few images that we feel represent some of what our participants thought was important. We would appreciate it if you took a few minutes of your time to complete an online survey that investigates whether or not these images would be useful to you. Your quick contribution would be very valuable to our research group and ultimately to Wikipedia. (When finished, the code for this application will be given over to the Wikipedia community to use and/or adjust as they see fit.)

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