User talk:Banes/Archive 14

This is Moe

Hello Banes, just thought I would let you know that I was leaving Wikipedia, but before I left, I finally got a picture of thyself of onto Wikipedia. (I know great timing for me to post a picture of myself, right?) This is my final gift to my friends. Later! PS. Try not to laugh to hard at my ugly mug ok? Moe ε 15:06, 30 April 2006 (UTC)

WikiProject The Beatles Newsletter, Issue 1

WikiProject The Beatles Newsletter Issue 1 - May 2006
Project news Since the Project began on the 4th March, 14 new articles that we know of have been created - to see a list and add any we didn't know about, visit the Project Log. We've had 2 front-page appearances, with Carl Lindstrom Company and Souvenir of Their Visit to America being listed in Did You Know? We've got underway classifying our articles and building a first class Project infrastructure.	Some project tips Stick the following template {{Template:WPBeatles}} on relevant articles. We have 500+ already but may have missed some! Use British/English grammar and spelling per Policy A few moments checking other editors contributions is always appreciated. Don't be shy on using the talk pages. It's where a lot of stuff gets decided. From the Editors Welcome to the inaugural issue of The Beatles WikiProject's newsletter! We hope that this newsletter will help members—especially those who may be unable to keep up with some of the rapid developments that tend to occur—find new things to do within the project that they may wish to participate in. Please consider this inital issue to be a prototype; as always, any comments and suggestions are quite welcome. We would like to emphasise that this is a collaborative Project and all editors are equal - so next month the newsletter editor might be you! kingboyk, LessHeard vanU and Lar
Signpost The Project has got off to a great start but we really need your help to keep it going. Here's a few things you can do: Turn one of these links blue (let's aim to have at least half of them blue by next time) - Maureen Cleave, Dovedale Infants, The Family Way (film only - soundtrack is blue), Robert Freeman, Ken Townshend. Apple Records artists: Stephen Friedland (Brute Force), Chris Hodge, Radha Krishna Temple, Lon and Derek Van Eaton. Full list & further details. A small number of articles from the 1st batch still need to be classified (assessed). Some choice cuts remain, such as Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band! Batch 2 will start soon so let's get these done! Discussion is underway about what to do with History of the Beatles. If you're feeling really bold, you might even want to make a start on it! If you create a new article related to The Beatles, whether or not it's on the above list, please follow these instructions. It's nothing heavy, it just helps us Project-structure wonks keep track of things. Finally, if you haven't yet adopted an article for improvement, please see the list here. Complete Todo List: Open tasks for WikiProject The Beatles. Edit or discuss these tasks. As the project is currently just starting, our more experienced editors are working on the project infrastructure, classifying articles, and listing/assessing red links. Your assistance is welcome. If you would prefer to just edit - and why wouldn't you? - we have a choice selection of red links to turn blue and articles to clean! Now let's get busy. Collaboration: To Expand: Geoff Emerick, Olivia Trinidad Arias, A World Without Love, MPL Communications. See also: Adopt an article To Clean up: Apple Records discography (wikify) To Merge: To Create: Maureen Cleave, The Family Way, Robert Freeman, Ken Townshend. Full list & instructions. Lists to complete: Wanted Pics/Graphics: Brian Epstein (now has a picture but would benefit from a better one), Mal Evans, Flying (song), Astrid Kirchherr, Jimmy Nicol, Cynthia Powell, The Quarrymen, Alistair Taylor, Ivan Vaughan, Tittenhurst Park. We need a better open-licenced photo for the project, to replace the Abbey Road crossing. If you provide a photo, please remove the ReqPhoto tag from the article's talk page and remove the article from this list. Policy Discussions: Individual songs vs longer album articles, Beatle wives, Merge/split proposals Project: Add {{WPBeatles}} to the talk pages of all Beatles-related articles. Send a newsletter to members, canvas for new members, and coordinate tasks. Enter articles classed as stubs into this list (under To Expand) and also list articles needing cleaning and other work here. If you complete one of these tasks, please remove it from the list and add your achievement to the project log.

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South African Timeline

Sorry to catch you in your break, Daniel, but some users want to vote off the Timeline of South African history from wikipedia. Please vote at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Timeline of South African history. Thank you --Jcw69 20:44, 3 May 2006 (UTC)

Thanks so much!

Thank you, dear Daniel!

I'm truly sorry about the belated reply, but I really really wanted to thank you - your concern in my absence and your get-well wishes really mean a lot to me. Sometimes, well - life can be tough on us, but as long as good friends like you are there, I'll always have a reason to cheer up. Dankie, my sweet, dear Daniel!!

Phædriel ♥ ^{tell me} - 15:59, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

Smile! Hope the wikibreak is going well

-- Natalya has smiled at you! Smiles promote WikiLove and many feel they are also contagious! Spread the WikiLove by smiling to two other people, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Smile to others by adding {{subst:Hcs}} to their talk pages. Happy editing! Note: the template won't work properly without the subst.

Esperanza Newsletter, Issue #3

Administrator Coaching The Administrator Coaching program is a program aimed at preparing Wikipedians for Adminship or helping them understand the intricacies of Wikipedia better. Recently, changes have been made to the requirements of coachees. Please review them before requesting this service. This would be something like the Welcoming Committee, but for people who have figured out the basics of editing articles; they're not newcomers any more, but they might want some help in learning new roles. Some might like suggestions about how to learn vandal patrol, or mentoring on taking an article to featured status, or guidance with a proposal they plan to make at the Village Pump, for example. In this way, Esperanza would help keep hope alive for Wikipedia because we would always be grooming the next generation of admins. Stressbusters The Stressbusters are a subset of Esperanza aiming to investigate the causes of stress. New eyes on the situation are always welcome! Note from the editor As always, MiszaBot handled this delivery. Thank you! Also, congratulations go to Pschemp, Titoxd and Freakofnurture for being elected in the last elections! An Esperanzial May to all of the readership!

The last AC meeting (full log) Posting logs of the Esperanza IRC channel are explicitly banned anywhere. Violation of this rule results in deletion and a ban from the channel. A disclaimer is going to be added to the Esperanza main page. We are humans and, as such, are imperfect. Various revisions have been made to the Code of Conduct. Please see them, as the proposal is ready to be ratified by the community and enacted. All members will members to have to re-confirm their membership after accepting the Code of Conduct. Referendums are to be held on whether terms of AC members should be lengthened and whether we should abolish votes full stop. Admin Coaching reform is agreed upon. Signed... Celestianpower, JoanneB, Titoxd, Pschemp and Freakofnurture 20:29, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

For trying to guess...

I, JCarriker, do hereby award Banes one silver wiki buck on 09:10, 9 May 2006 (UTC), for attempting and failing to guess the tenth most spoken language in Texas. Please note that a silver wikibuck is only recognized as legal tender by Sealand, Elbonia, and Franistan; real countries do not accept wikibucks as currency.

A Smile!

nathanrdotcom 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. Smile to others by adding {{subst:smile}} or {{subst:smile2}} to their talk pages. Happy editing! — nathanrdotcom ^{(Got something to say? Say it.)} 02:43, 14 May 2006 (UTC)

Please vote

Hi, if you have not yet done so, we could sure use your input on Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Dewet. Thanks! Elf-friend 10:19, 19 May 2006 (UTC)

The South African Bush Telegraph

Hi Daniel, the Africa Award has been proposed as an official award, we could sure use your input at the proposal page - Thank you! --Jcw69 20:31, 23 May 2006 (UTC)

Me again, the South African Bush Telegraph has a page of its own. If you interested please go to ... Wikipedia:WikiProject South Africa/Bush Telegraph. Regards, --Jcw69 15:20, 25 May 2006 (UTC)

EWS23's RfA

Hi Daniel! As I said to you before, it was an honor that you would log in simply to support my request for adminship. I'll do my best to live up to your expectations, as well as those of the rest of the community. Thanks again, and if you ever see something that I could be doing better, please leave me a message. EWS23 | (Leave me a message!) 01:46, 24 May 2006 (UTC)

I award

File:A glass of sweet tea.JPG

I, JCarriker 08:45, 25 May 2006 (UTC), award one Daniel, a tall cool refresing glass of sweet tea for surviving a B movie in his underwear.

My barnstar

Daniel,

Thank you very much for the barnstar, I'm greatly honored. Hopefully Sango will get my page redesign done soon, so I can have a better place to put it. :o) EWS23 | (Leave me a message!) 18:39, 27 May 2006 (UTC)

Thank you for your comments in Lar's RfA!

We are here to build an encyclopedia!

Hi Daniel, and thank you for your supportive comments in my request for adminship! With a final tally of (109/5/1), I have been entrusted with adminship. It's been several weeks since the conclusion of the process, so hopefully you've had a chance to see me in action. Please let me know what you think! I look forward to continuing to work together! Thanks again, and I will do everything I can to justify the trust you've placed in me! I was especially touched that you came off break just to support me! ++Lar: t/c 03:25, 28 May 2006 (UTC)

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WikiProject The Beatles Newsletter, Issue 2, June 2006

WikiProject The Beatles Newsletter Issue 2 – June 2006
Beatles News Apple Corps v. Apple Computer. A case brought by Apple Corps against Apple Computer, regarding possible infringement of a previous agreement between the two parties in respect of distribution of music, was heard in a London High Court. The story made Wikipedia's front page due to a nomination by our own Kingboyk. The story had an amusing second wave in the news and on Wikipedia; be sure to read the article on Guy Goma if you missed it! Project News The Beatles article has been approved for inclusion in Wikipedia Version 0.5, making it one of the first 20 articles to be selected and the first in the Music category. The Beatles discography has been improved, thanks particularly to the efforts of Analogdemon and Steelbeard1. The Ringo Starr solo single It Don't Come Easy has been co-adopted by simonthebold. Eleven new articles have been listed in the Project Log since 1 May. The hottest Project page this month has been Policy Talk, where some lively discussion has taken place regarding the (perennial) question of the capitalisation of the letter T in "The Beatles". After seeking the comments of Wikipedian third parties unrelated to the project, the proponents and opponents concluded that the current naming policy was correct. The discussion had the added bonus of bringing in some new members. Kingboyk and Lar have instigated an overhaul of the article classification system involving the project talk page template and the possible use of MathBot. Member News New members to the project this month include Analogdemon, HighwayCello, Wootking, Lukobe, Crestville, Vera, Chuck & Dave, JaymzSpyhunter and Brian.D. Project member (and "co-instigator" of The Beatles Project) Lar was made an Administrator. Project member Kingboyk (the other guilty party) has been awarded a Music Barnstar for his contributions, including his work within The Beatles Project, and has also stewarded the KLF article to Featured Article status this month. Sometimes-contributor ZincOrbie has also been awarded a Barnstar for his work on the Badfinger article. Congratulations to all!	Issue of the Month The matter of the article History of the Beatles and the History section of the main article The Beatles continues to concern various editors, including DavidWBrooks and Vera, Chuck & Dave. Suggestions, comments, or help with the task would be much appreciated. From the Editors The Beatles have been in the real world news recently, but work on The Beatles Project continues as before. This newsletter keeps you up-to-date with what has been happening with the project and, perhaps more importantly, what needs to be done (see the "Issue of the Month" above and the "To Do List" below-left). If you've just joined, add your name to the Participants section of Wikipedia:WikiProject The Beatles. You'll get a mention in the next issue of the Newsletter and get it delivered as desired. Also, please include your own promotions and awards in future issues. Don't be shy! Lastly, this is your newsletter and you can be involved in the creation of the next issue (Issue 003 – July 2006). All and any contributions are welcome. Just let yourself be known to any of the undersigned, or start editing! Contributors to this Issue LessHeard vanU (Lead Editor) Kingboyk (Editor) GPHemsley (Editor) Lar (Editor, Distributor)
To Do List Make visible or invisible by clicking Show or Hide, respectively. Open tasks for WikiProject The Beatles. Edit or discuss these tasks. As the project is currently just starting, our more experienced editors are working on the project infrastructure, classifying articles, and listing/assessing red links. Your assistance is welcome. If you would prefer to just edit - and why wouldn't you? - we have a choice selection of red links to turn blue and articles to clean! Now let's get busy. Collaboration: To Expand: Olivia Trinidad Arias, A World Without Love, MPL Communications. See also: Adopt an article To Clean up: Apple Records discography (wikify) To Merge: To Create: Maureen Cleave, The Family Way, Robert Freeman, Ken Townshend. Full list & instructions. Lists to complete: Wanted Pics/Graphics: Brian Epstein (now has a picture but would benefit from a better one), Mal Evans, Flying (song), Astrid Kirchherr, Jimmy Nicol, Cynthia Powell, The Quarrymen, Alistair Taylor, Ivan Vaughan, Tittenhurst Park. We need a better open-licenced photo for the project, to replace the Abbey Road crossing. If you provide a photo, please remove the ReqPhoto tag from the article's talk page and remove the article from this list. Policy Discussions: Individual songs vs longer album articles, Beatle wives, Merge/split proposals Project: Add {{WPBeatles}} to the talk pages of all Beatles-related articles. Send a newsletter to members, canvas for new members, and coordinate tasks. Enter articles classed as stubs into this list (under To Expand) and also list articles needing cleaning and other work here. If you complete one of these tasks, please remove it from the list and add your achievement to the project log.

Blnguyen's RfA

File:Atlanticpuffin4.jpg

Hello Banes. Thank you for your full support and gracious comment at my request for adminship which ended at the overwhelming and flattering result of (160/1/0), and leaves me in a position of having to live up to a high standard of community expectation - espcially for a respected admin and Esperanza icon to come out of a break to support. You can see me in action and observe what then happened as a result. Naturally, if I make any procedural mistakes, feel free to point them out. I look forward to working with you in the future, possibly on cricket articles. Blnguyen | Have your say!!! 04:05, 31 May 2006 (UTC)

A haiku of thanks

Thanks for your support

In my RfA, which passed!

Wise I'll try to be.

You have no idea how big of a smile was brought to my face when I saw that you had briefly escaped from your wikibreak and gave me your support - I have the absolute utmost respect for you as an editor, and it means the world. Thanks again, and I hope your wikibreak continues nicely!

-- Natalya 04:08, 3 June 2006 (UTC)

Evil!

MUAHAHAHA

Here is an 6/6/6, aka Evil Day, greeting for you friend. These type of messages promote WikiLove in an unknown way. Spread this evil love to others by making a derivative work of this... Or another evil something that is flowing about. The King of Kings 20:17, 6 June 2006 (UTC)

Returned?!!

The wikibreak messages have disappeared - is it true? Are you really back?! Good to see you back here!! Follow up: The Barnstar Brigade page confirms it! The community will certainly be glad to have you back. And SATs are awful, that must be very nice to have them all done. -- Natalya 15:48, 7 June 2006 (UTC)

That's not good about the SUV - hope you're okay! But more time on Wikipedia is always a good thing, and now you have an excuse for it too. -- Natalya 19:12, 7 June 2006 (UTC)

You could type really, really fast and claim that it was physical excercise. ;) -- Natalya 19:44, 7 June 2006 (UTC)

Oh joy!

More haiku!

A warm welcome back

To our dear Banes, who's now more

Smiley than ever!

Cheers, Sango123 20:35, 7 June 2006 (UTC)

Image:Snoopycharlie.jpg

Oh joy in the wiki-world,
Banes has returned!
We've missed you so much, Daniel!
Now give your old friend a big hug and make yourself comfortable!
Everybody, drinks are on Banes!
Phaedriel

Re: Thank you!

No... thank you — it's about time you returned! :) Hope your wikibreak was enjoyable. Cheers, Sango123 04:17, 8 June 2006 (UTC)

wewt

wewt... my first award... tyvm! - Adolphus79 11:44, 8 June 2006 (UTC)

Re: Barnstar

Thanks for the barnstar! I'll add it to my userpage right away. AmiDaniel (talk) 20:43, 8 June 2006 (UTC)

Hello There, Banes.

Hello there, as YOU seem to call yourself, Banes. Just so you know, I, Shane Manners, 17 years of age and a Canadian Resident, am the ONLY Banes that should be walking gods green earth. I've held the nickname since about 6 years of age. So this would be the 11th year. That is all. —Preceding unsigned comment added by The Real Banes (talk • contribs)

well then why weren't you registered here on Wikipedia with the name in 2001? ;) - Adolphus79 06:54, 9 June 2006 (UTC)

Admin coaching

Hi Banes, I see you are listed as coaching SFGiants, however it is listed as 'pending'. Could you please either move that to active if it is, or let me know if you are ok to take on a new trainee. Cheers, Petros471 20:20, 11 June 2006 (UTC)

PS. The picture of stern Banes is less scary than smiley Banes :) Petros471 20:21, 11 June 2006 (UTC)

Ok, I've assigned you to Soumyasch (with Sango123 of course!). Cheers, Petros471 19:31, 12 June 2006 (UTC)

Hello

I hope that you had a nice WikiBreak. Anonymous_anonymous_Have a Nice Day 22:32, 11 June 2006 (UTC)

I'm doing fine at the moment. :-) Anonymous_anonymous_Have a Nice Day 22:04, 12 June 2006 (UTC)

How's it going?

Hmm...your new sig looks so familiar, yet I can't seem to put my finger on it... :P

Anyways, I hope you enjoyed your break. Cheers! Robert 02:29, 13 June 2006 (UTC)

Hey, it doesn't matter to me if you use it. It does look pretty cool, now that I think about it. :) Cheers, Robert 16:12, 13 June 2006 (UTC)

My RFA

Banes, thank you very much for your support in my recent Request for adminship, it passed with a final tally of (65/3/3) - which I find both amazing and humbling. I wish I had time to thank everyone personally, but I'm afraid all I can offer is this token of my gratitude. I hope to live up to your expectations/hopes. If at any stage you need to contact me, for help or a request or to point out a mistake in my conduct, please make sure to tell me on my talk page. --Fir0002 08:34, 13 June 2006 (UTC)

Hi

Hi. I am Soum and have been assigned as your, along with Sango123's new admin trainee. Took this as an opportunity to introduce myself. --soum^সৌমোyasch 10:03, 13 June 2006 (UTC)

Nice 2 meet u 2, Daniel. First let us sort out the differences in time zone, by stating wrt gmt when we are generally active. That would help us know when to expect quick responses. :-) I am generally active from 5 am to 3-5 pm gmt, generally. --soum^সৌমোyasch 13:12, 13 June 2006 (UTC)

My RfA

Hello, Banes/Archive 14, and thank you for the very kind words and supportive vote on my recent RfA! With a final vote of 84/1/4, I have now been entrusted with the mop, bucket and keys. I will be slowly acclimating myself to my new tools over the next months, but welcome any and all feedback and suggestions on how I might be able to use them to help the project. You are a great example to others of how to interface on Wikipedia. Thanks again! - Kukini 17:08, 13 June 2006 (UTC)