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Thank you. -- malo (tlk) (cntrbtns) 21:57, 17 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

help needed

Hi Malo - I request you to check this out [1]. Rama's arrow 15:24, 11 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I have responded at Wikipedia:Village pump (technical)#"User is blocked". I believe you experienced an Wikipedia:Autoblock, sorry for the inconvience, thanks for bringing this to my attention. -- malo (tlk) (cntrbtns) 22:58, 11 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

yo, why you delete my editing?

what the hell? what do you have against pokhara?—Preceding unsigned comment added by T-bone randall (talk • contribs) 01:18, 12 September 2006

Your edit [2] isn't really encyclopedic. Check out the Wikipedia:Welcome, newcomers if you'd like to contribute more. Thanks. -- malo (tlk) (cntrbtns) 01:22, 12 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Flegged Definition

Hi Malo,

I see that you have marked the entry for 'Flegged' for deletion citing a lack of sources.

'Flegged' is a term that was coined midway through the 2006 Queensland State election and has been reused many times by the media (Courier Mail), politicians, political analysts and candidates.

It is similar to the now infamous 'Flegg Moment" where by Dr Flegg explained away his repeated mistakes and gaffes as "having a blonde moment"

DestroyedQueensland 01:39, 12 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Well that is interesting, but Wikipedia is not a dictionary either, WP:NOT#Wikipedia is not a dictionary. I believe this word to be a neologism, see also Wikipedia:Avoid neologisms as to why this is a bad thing. Basically it boils down to a matter of verifiability and notability. -- malo (tlk) (cntrbtns) 01:46, 12 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

UPDATE A quick search shows http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/comments/0,23836,20384848-5007190,00.html as a verfied source. Does this help?

02:03, 12 September 2006 (UTC)

That link is a user posted comment. That isn't really what we would consider to be a reliable source. -- malo (tlk) (cntrbtns) 01:40, 13 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Movement of Fur (film) to correct name

Is there any chance that you could move this article to its correct name of Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus? The system says that it's a special page. (Pally01 18:53, 12 September 2006 (UTC))[reply]

It seems that this is a technical problem. Even I, as an administrator am unable to move this article to that location. That is because different language wikis are able to link to each other by prefixing the abbreviation before the article name. For example, the English wikipedia article on Apple, can be linked to by other wikis by creating a link such as [[en:Apple]]. It happens that Fur, is also a language, see Fur language. Hence there is a Fur language wikipedia, so when you try to move the article to Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus , the wiki software thinks that you are attempting to move an english wikipedia article across to another wiki, which is strictly forbidden. I will take this issue up with some of the tech people and see what I can do. For now just leave the article where it is. -- malo (tlk) (cntrbtns) 01:54, 13 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Blocking vandals

Regarding that vandal you just indef-blocked ... there's really no point in tagging one-off vandal accounts. Just block 'em and move on. --Cyde Weys 00:32, 14 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Noted, good point. Thanks for saying something to me about it. -- malo (tlk) (cntrbtns)

Sorry about my "Wacky Wizzlepenis" account...

I am sorry for the trouble I caused. Please forgive me. I've grown tired of Wikipedia, and felt like apologizing for what I've done before I leave forever. Sorry for the inconvinience. --64.12.116.13 04:22, 14 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks Malo

Thank you for reverting my userpage. DVD+ R/W 19:25, 16 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Think nothing of it. -- malo (tlk) (cntrbtns) 19:38, 16 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you

Thanks for my barnstar! And thanks to you as well for all your RC help; I see your name pop up a lot. I know you're an admin, but if you ever need another hand in controlling a coordinated mischief campaign or something, feel free to let me know and I'll try to help if I'm around. Take it easy -- I'll try to do the same (that is, try to be a little more "calm" in my edit summaries sometimes). Thanks again! -- Omicronpersei8 (talk) 05:25, 18 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I have no problems with your edit summaries. Believe me, I know how frustrating vandals can be, and as long as you don't insult them, you can say whatever you like. I know that you have probably made more legitamite edits to Elephant than any other user and that is kind of sad considering it is all vandal fighting. Thank again. -- malo (tlk) (cntrbtns) 05:36, 18 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Non-notable collectible card game players

I noticed that you recently participated in the discussion of Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Roy St. Clair (4th nomination). You may also be interested in the following discussions for the following collectible card game players:

Thank you. -- Malber (talk • contribs) 19:05, 18 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Bindi Sue Irwin

What are you doing? Wasn't it worked out in the Talk Page? You can't REDIRECT to Steve Irwin. --Yancyfry jr 04:16, 20 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

After looking at the history of the page, I'm sorry I contacted you. --Yancyfry jr 04:18, 20 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

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Thanks

Thanks for the Barbour County edits. I'll find an accurate picture that isn't copyrighted and add it later. Lst1195 00:01, 27 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Silly username

You are the GREATEST HERO ON EARTH. You blocked perhaps the most obvious vandal ever, after 1 minute, before he made any edits. With a username like

Zaazazzzzzzzzzzbbbbfdbbbbbbbbdfbbbbbgggggjmghjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj

there is no way he could not have been a vandal. I bow to you in reverence. :-P SupaStarGirl 14:55, 9 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks

Malo, thank you for help in editing the page I expanded: Harry Hammond Hess it is my first real contribution to wikipedia and I can use all the feedback I can get. In addition, thanks for the cleanup and catagory add on USS Cape Johnson (AP-172) which was the first article I created from "scratch". Thanks againAlex LaPointe 04:35, 11 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

[Image:White angel killing devil.jpg]

Could you take a look at this image again? It seems to be nothing more than a "by permission image." The image is a photograph of a painting. They give the source of the photograph, but no proof of permission. Further, there is no source given for the painting itself. --Strothra 02:30, 15 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Q

I noticed by a block that you did that you at least have sysop status on Wikipedia and I'd imagine that you're well versed in Wikipedia policies. I'm developing an infobox for religous buildings/ places of worship and I was wondering is it common practice to go ahead and just create the template? I've done the research and there apparently isn't any similar infobox and one has been proposed for several months, but no action has been taken. You can see my idea for the infobox, which is based on the already proposed infobox in my sandbox. Your help is appreciated. -- Sapphire 02:37, 16 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I've responded on your user talk page. -- malo (tlk) (cntrbtns) 03:23, 16 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, thanks for the help earlier. I was hoping that you might be able to look the template over - Template:Religious building infobox. I did something wrong with the coding because the template doesn't show up properly. Thanks. -- Sapphire 05:17, 16 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Nevermind - I figured it out. Thanks. -- Sapphire 05:30, 16 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Lee Douglas Anderson block

I was just looking at the announcent for User:Lee Douglas Anderson on WP:AIV when you blocked him. It seems more like newbie edits than vandalism - his edit to Leafcutter Ants for example isn't vandalism. I think we should unblock him but make sure he's warned of any inappropriate behavior (and probably also given the standard welcome on his talk page). I'm going to be bold and unblock him, but feel free to reblock or block 24hr if I've missed something. --Zippy 00:26, 19 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

On reviewing all of his edits, I'm just going to change it to 24hr instead of unblocking. I'll make sure he has a note on his talk page. --Zippy 00:27, 19 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Maybe you are right, and this user is just new. Thanks for letting me know what you've done. -- malo (tlk) (cntrbtns) 04:23, 19 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Brian Quintana

Just to let you know, Brian Quintana was just recreated by Dollys with a claim in the ES that there are "Over 750,000 Google Hits". Although not quite that many, 15,600 is stilll quite a few. --Geniac 13:46, 19 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for letting me know. -- malo (tlk) (cntrbtns) 13:51, 19 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Brian Q

I represent Brian Quintana who is one of Hollywood's more notable producers. The links to Los Angeles Independent article, Court TV, and other news clips demonstrate the national media he has recieved.

In 1989 he befriended a young AIDS activist named Pedro Zamora. He arranged for him to testify before Congress at age 19 making him the youngest Latino to ever testify before Congress at that time. At the time Brian was a Congressional aide for the House committeee sponsoring the legislation. The two remained friends through his MTV Real World days. Brian who had also worked for the Clinton White ouse arranged for President Clinton to get Pedro's family released from Cuba so they could be reunited in the States before he passed away. Upon his death, Brian founded the Pedro Zamora Foundation and remains President of that foundation according to the California Secretary of State.

Judd Winick was a cast member of Pedro's, albeit a phony one that Pedro didn't particularly care for, and he served on the Pedro Zamora Foundation board of directors until he was ousted in 1998. Ever since Judd has tried to defame Brian, and tamper with various web postings. A Yahoo search will disclose a libelous article about Brian that Judd sponsors on one of his web sites. Unlike Brian, Judd does not have a college degree, national exposure (he did for one season of the Real World), or accolades from the President of the United States and countless other elected officials. Judd does not know Oprah Winfrey, Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, P-Diddy, or any of the other celebs Brian can boast to have worked with.

Though he may be controversial he is nevertheless notable. The fact that he was friends with Paris Hilton and a Judge ruled in his favor against her demonstrates his ability to go toe to toe with one of Hollywood's biggest(albeit contoversial)celebs. Judd is extremely jealous of him.

A former publicist of Brian's did the initial posting on Wikipedia. An editor cleaned it up considerably and it remained undispute for months. Then Judd using the name nightsream started tampering with it and having his friends question it on talk pages. Review Judd's history and you will see the same user names that try to discredit Brian's posting. Judd's page reads like an ad, was posted by himself, and should be permanantly removed. Similarly, Judd advertises himself on Pedro Zamora's site. There should be no reference to Judd on that site. He knew the Pedro for 20 weeks, and has cashed in on him by writing a book claiming they were best friends. it is not Brian's fault that Judd's done nothing with his life since leaving the Real World. Nor is it his fault that his work has made him a bigger media figure than Judd.

If you are a friend of Judd's I suggest you refer this to a more impartial administrator. You yourself have been aware of Brian's page for months and never attempted to remove it until judd contacted you. Brian's entry should never have been removed in the first place. I can become an administartor and delete Judd's site, but we have better things to do with our time. Is Brian the most notable figure to ever appear on Wikipedia? Not. But he is more worthy than most.

Please reply. Thanks!

Dollys 05:24, 20 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

First of all I don't know who Judd is. Secondly, I think you should take some of your own advice and since you are obivously an acquantance of Mr. Quintana I suggest you refer this to more impartial editors in order to determine if this person really meets our criteria of notablility, WP:BIO. Also I have already explained to you, as has another user, that if you wish to contest this deletion, you should follow the procedure outlined at Wikipedia:Deletion Review. And while I have communicated with someone claiming to be Brain on more than one occasion through email, I have never to the best of my knowledge communicated with this Judd person whom you obivously view to be the bane of your existance. Further more I must protest at how people like you will try to use Wikipedia, not for the sake of building an encylopedia, but rather to build up their clientele and downplay anything that might make them look bad. For a better explanation of this, I refer you to Wikipedia:What Wikipedia is not#Wikipedia is not a soapbox. -- malo (tlk) (cntrbtns) 19:58, 20 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Debian

Hi, Malo. I really have big question about Debian because I didn't even heard the Debian. In my opinion, Debian is similar to Linux based on operating System from GNU project. But I know What FireFox and Linux is. Firefox is an internet browser like "Internet Explorer" (Made by Microsoft) or Opera, but Linux (which is a combination of the name of the creator, Linus, with the UNIX operating system) is a full fledged operating system like Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X. I usually use Firefox to revert vandalism, and clean some articles. Do you use Mozilla Firefox or Linux when you clean the articles, and revert vandalisms? Is Debian similar to Linux (full fledged operating System)? What's good thing about Debian? could you please explain what Debian is in my talk page. (Respond on my talk page) Cheers! Daniel5127 (Talk) 04:30, 21 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Well, the reason why I asked you about Debian is this. Because I discovered new operating programs yesterday from Linux, because I don't know about Debian and other user knows more than I know. That's why I decided to ask you. No I was not confused you. Best regards. Daniel5127 (Talk) 00:39, 22 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Emil Aarestrup

cant get image http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Aarestrup.jpg into wiki page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emil_Aarestrup -and edited wiki's incomplete name of Aarestrup.

Reference http://www.encyclopedia.edwardtbabinski.us/who/a/aarestrup_carl_ludwig_emil/ Edwardtbabinski 00:52, 22 October 2006 (UTC)|Edwardtbabinski|17:51, 21 October 2006}}[reply]

Please see Wikipedia:Picture tutorial. And please sign your comments with ~~~~. Thanks. -- malo (tlk) (cntrbtns) 19:11, 21 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Your reversion of Image:Imbabura.jpg

Why did you revert this? The source given says "all rights reserved", and the text the uploader wrote says "author specifically authorizes use for Wikipedia", which is not enough for our use. --NE2 21:59, 21 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

But is this or is this not the author's own creation? My understanding is that this is the author's own self taken image and hence if they wish to license it as free for any purpose they are permitted to. Is the uploader not the same person who uploaded this to flickr? -- malo (tlk) (cntrbtns) 22:06, 21 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

No, that's not him. Image:RossBarnettReservoir.jpg, which he says he's the author of, links to [3], a different flickr user. --NE2 22:24, 21 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks

Thanks for deleting the spamming of various sections of my userpage. That was just odd... EVula 16:31, 22 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

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Vandal blocking

I have been trying to block User:DEATH TO ALL NIGGERS AND JEWS but there is an error. Do you have any idea why? Academic Challenger 21:37, 1 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

There seems to have been a bug in the blocking function. It seems to have already been resolved. -- malo (tlk) (cntrbtns) 21:41, 1 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

USS Mayflower II (PY-1/WPG-183)"

Hello, Need some info or pics on the subject ship. My Dad was on this ship in 1943. He says it was a steamship on the Boston Nantasket line and was used to patrol the N.E. Atlantic. Any help is appreciated. Rlapre 20:02, 23 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Well there is an article regarding this ship at USS Mayflower (PY-1). According to the sources I have seen, it was indeed a steamship that moved between Boston and Norfolk, patrolling for U-boats between 1943 and 1945 or so. I suggest you have a look at the article and particularly at the sources/external links, if you'd like to find more information than the article contains. -- malo (tlk) (cntrbtns) 03:20, 25 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

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William Blake

Thanks for your recent revert on this article. So often, when we revert an article to get rid of vandalism or nonsense, we do not realize that slightly older vandalism and nonsense are missed. At any rate, thanks for being aware and observant. Cheers! ---Charles 04:28, 3 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you. I don't necessarily believe that the edits I reverted are exactly vandalism. It is quite possible that someone just thought it should read that way. However since they don't really state a justification for those changes, I see no reason to change it. Thanks again for the kind words. -- malo (tlk) (cntrbtns) 05:35, 3 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Fensom

Why did you delete the Fensom article? 138.130.239.122 04:40, 4 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Because the article fell under the guidelines for deletion. Please see Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#Articles, in particular, A7. -- malo (tlk) (cntrbtns) 04:43, 4 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I disagree

What about these guys, I've never heard of them, and they aren't getting deleted. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Order Fensomwiki 04:48, 4 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Please review Wikipedia:Notability (music) for wikipedia's guidelines on band notability. Simply because you haven't heard of a band has no bearing on their notability. -- malo (tlk) (cntrbtns) 04:51, 4 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Okay, Thanks. I will recreate the page at a later date, following the guidelines. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Fensomwiki (talk • contribs) 05:51, 4 December 2006

who the f are you

who do you think you are what gives you the right to delete my page, are you fucking god or something —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 172.188.80.135 (talk • contribs) 05:34, 4 December 2006 (UTC).[reply]

What article are you upset about? I've deleted a lot of articles, you will have to be more specific if you would like an answer as to why I deleted whatever article you are refering to. -- malo (tlk) (cntrbtns) 05:56, 4 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks

Thanks for cleaning up Bruce Gradkowski's article. I took a couple of days off and see what happens. Go Bucs!

--blobzorz —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Blobzorz (talk • contribs) 05:07, 5 December 2006 (UTC).[reply]

Thanx

Thank you for reverting my vandalized userpage. Keep up your good work!!!! ♪♫ ĽąĦĩŘǔ ♫♪ ^{Walkie-talkie} 05:40, 5 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Confused about Malo's editing

Hey there! Today I posted text to the Apple section that I believe adds to the informative nature of the section. Basically, the information touches on the entities that take apples from orchard to market. It also provides information about controlled atmosphere storage, technology which makes it possible for apples to be available year round.

So...

why did you delete this from the section? I would appreciate your feedback. Thank you. Diane Tribble 01:17, 8 December 2006 (UTC) Diane[reply]

The edit you are refering to here, I saw as being larely unrelated to the subject of Apples on the whole. But also I saw this edit as being potentially bias towards the particular company mentioned throughout. Lastly the problem of not citing sources is also a problem because other users need to be able to verify the statements you have made. I personally don't think the addition fits with the article. If you disagree, I suggest you leave mention of it on the article's talk page Talk:Apple, and see what the rough consensus is regarding your proposed addition. -- malo (tlk) (cntrbtns) 04:59, 8 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Followup: this link indicates that someone named Diane Tribble, happens to be a marketing coordinator for Stemlit Growers, Inc. I'm afraid I don't believe that you have so far been neutral in your point of view, and your previous addition could easily be interpreted as biased. I've left a welcome message on your talk page and made mention of which policies I think you should read over if you are serious about contributing to wikipedia. -- malo (tlk) (cntrbtns) 17:04, 8 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Finda

Hi, the Finda article is not intended as advertising, but a factual contribution about a major New Zealand website. If the nature of the article is not suitable for Wikipedia, please explain what changes need to be made in order to reach this standard. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Dbdbdb (talk • contribs) 06:05, 8 December 2006 (UTC).[reply]

On top of what I saw as being an advertisement, I also don't believe that this website is notable enough to warrant its own article. Please read WP:WEB, for wikipedia's policy on what is and what is not a notable website. Thanks -- malo (tlk) (cntrbtns) 16:57, 8 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

11 September 2001 attacks and the White House meatpuppets

I know this, because I used to be one of them. --HoComeNobodyLikesMe 03:02, 12 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I don't know what you are refering to? -- malo (tlk) (cntrbtns) 03:04, 12 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Vandalism of Nuclear Power Plant

Someone is using my IP at the same time as me. =(

--64.59.144.21 03:44, 12 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I suggest you create a user account if you don't want to be blocked from editing. See WP:REG, for more info. -- malo (tlk) (cntrbtns) 03:46, 12 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I have created an account. =)

I'm really mad at my ISP for making me share an IP with that vandal though.

--BigFishy 03:49, 12 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

thanks Malo

thx for reverting my userpage. DVD+ R/W 06:24, 12 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

no big deal, thanks for continuing to fight vandals. -- malo (tlk) (cntrbtns) 06:28, 12 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Texas A&M

Recently you removed images from articles relating to traditions at Texas A&M University. Reasoning being "removing image as I believe this usage violates its fair use license". I agree with this assessment but was wondering what suggestion you might have to show that those pages relate directly to traditions practiced at A&M instead of a mention somewhere in the article. Such as some other image with subtext linking back to the main article, or another idea. -- Hut101 00:05, 13 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I'm not sure I can tell you what would be best for what I think you want to do. Although the inculsion of the Category Category:Texas A&M University on each of those articles does seem to connect them to each other in some degree. You may want to consider creating a template, see Wikipedia:Template messages for more information. -- malo (tlk) (cntrbtns) 02:26, 13 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you

For taking off my autoblock... why did it happen?--"P-Machine" 06:42, 13 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I think the autoblock can best be explained at Wikipedia:Autoblock. In all likelihood, someone who was previously using your IP address was blocked recently. -- malo (tlk) (cntrbtns) 21:44, 13 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]