User talk:Revolving Bugbear/Archive 6

Rename

Gasp, Che, what happened?! bibliomaniac15 A straw poll on straw polls 01:18, 4 November 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, I always liked your name. - Kathryn NicDhàna ♫♦♫ 02:45, 4 November 2007 (UTC)

Austrofascism

Hi, thank you for your marvellous work on this article! You did a truly great job. Yet I tend to think that the German article is in some ways problematic. I understand this was discussed on the German talk page some time ago, and some user attacked the article for being onesided. I don't want to comment on this in general, but I know quite a bit about Austria's cultural life before 1938. As a quite reliable source I have included the recent book by Andreas Novak on the Salzburg Festival in the years before the Anschluss. It is interesting that the cultural life of Austria especially between 1933 and 1938 relied heavily on Jewish artists, some of them native Austrians, others emigrants from Nazi Germany. This was supported by a regime that at the same time featured rather undemocratic and/or clerical tendencies. Needless to say that these contradictions seem confusing today, and maybe this is why historians still struggle to find a common way to define this part of Austria's history. However, it is obvious that some of the sources for the German article are not first class, e. g. the works by Sylvia Maderegger and Stephan Neuhäuser. Neither of them is a relevant historian or renowned expert for Austrian history. Maderegger's dissertation is from 1970, and she works as a teacher in Salzburg. Neuhäuser is an official working for the Austrian ministry of cultural affairs. From my point of view they have exaggerated and/or obscured certain aspects. I have tried to correct and expand the section on Antisemitism as far as I know about this issue and tried to avoid being partial. I think it is important not to overlook the role played by Jewish artists in Austria before 1938. It would be nice to enlarge this section and put some light on Jewish Austrian entrepreneurs, shopkeepers, artisans, athletes, intellectuals, or scientists. Unfortunately my knowledge about this is annoyingly limited at present, but I guess there will be other users to enrich the article with additional facts. --Catgut 22:51, 5 November 2007 (UTC)

Mrs. Maderegger's work cited on the German site is a dissertation on antisemitism in Austria from 1933/34-1938 from the University of Salzburg (thus fulfills all the necessary academic criteria), and I myself obtained my degree (M.A.) from the University of Vienna in hisory and political science (specialising on Austrian history, especially the "Erste Republik" - the "First Republic" 1918-1934/38). Of course, none of us is a "renowned historian", but no renowned historian so far has yet worked especially on antisemitism during the years of Austrofascism (or the "Authoritarian Regime" as the years from 1934-1938 are called from a rather revisionist point of view) and the role of the "CV" (an influential academic, catholic network of fraternities) 1933-38. Concerning antisemistism in Austria up to 1938: take a look at how Austrians behaved towards Austrian jews in the first days after the "Anschluss" - the atrocities were such that even Nazi-German authorities felt obliged to stop them... Bruce F. Pauley (From Prejudice to Persecution - A History of Austrian Antisemitism, University of Carolina Press 1998) called antisemitism in Austria 1933-1938 "quiet antisemitism" as it was present even in the highest ranks in the government, but couldn't be set loose as Austria had to position herself against Germany by pretending to be more tolerant (Maderegger OTOH gives the right picture: ordinary jewish shopkeepers, civil servants, medical doctors, students etc. lost their jobs, were denied jobs, became frequent victims of boycotts; all of which is well documented). Dollfuß' and Schuschnigg's Austria steered a course dictated by fascist Italy (thus, the term "Austrofascism" fits the regime) - take a look at Italy after her alliance with Germany 1938/39: Italian jews were supressed following the German example (Susan Zucotti's book "under his very windows" gives us a very good picture!) although antisemitism never played such a role as in Germany or Austria... Now, imagine Austria having stayed nominally independent after 1938 but dependent on Germany as an ally like Italy (of course, as historians, we shouldn't ask hypothetical questions).

Now, the text I published is about a topic which is even less discussed in public in Austria as it is still quite relevant for everyday politics: the role of the catholic students' fraternities during the years of Austrofascism. These fraternities were avid supporters of the Dollfuß-Regime and played a key role especially in early 1934 in overthrowing the democratic rule, and they exist till the very day forming the core of the Austrian conservative party (ÖVP - "People's Party"). This network called "CV" (Cartell Verband) currently boasts appr. 12.000 members and has yet to look into its own role in the 1930s especially concerning democratic/constitutional attitudes and antisemitism (in German we would say: "sie haben ihre Geschichte noch nicht aufgearbeitet"). As far as I know (and I have looked into all the literature available), my publication is the first text about the pivotal role played by this network of fraternities in 1933/34 to which Dollfuß and his complete "putsch cabinet" of 1934 belonged. As I myself was member of such a fraternity as a student in the 1990s (quit membership a decade ago), I have some insight others might miss, besides being able to know where to look and what to look for. This might be uncomfortable for some of us, but as Leonhart Cohen says in his song ("Anthem"): "There is a crack, a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in."

It might make sense to translate my article into English to make things easier for English-speakers (beware: LOTS of German citations). Besides this, you'd need a lot of insight into Austrian politics from 1918 till the very day. For the time being, I'd recommend Jill Lewis' article "Conservatives and Fascists in Austria, 1918-34" (published in: Aristotle A. Kallis, The Fascism Reader, Routledge 2003, p. 212 ff). Quite revealing documents that survived World War II I'd recommend reading are the protocols of the Austrian conservative party's parliamentary club 1932-1934 (Walter Goldinger (Hg.), Protokolle des Klubvorstandes der Christlichsozialen Partei 1932-1934; published by "Verlag für Geschichte und Politik Wien" in 1980) as well as the correspondence between Dollfuß and Mussolini 1933/34 (re-published by Löcker in 2004: Wolfgang Maderthaner, Michaela Maier (Hg.), "Der Führer bin ich selbst") - unfortunately, both books require thorough knowledge of the German language. If you would like to delve into the issue even further, you might want to visit the Austrian National Library (Österreichische Nationalbibliothek) which holds copies of all the official (internal) newsletters of the "CV" ("Mitteilungsblatt des OeCV und des OeAHB"), the membership lists etc. etc. up till 1938.

Regards,
Stephan Neuhäuser (one of the irrelevant and unrenowned historians/experts you mentioned above). 85.127.92.228 (talk) 23:11, 5 August 2008 (UTC)

Re:Crown Heights Riot

You're absolutely right on your assessment but I wouldn't waste too much effort in trying to convince Edstat of that. That's why we're in mediation. CJ 21:05, 6 November 2007 (UTC)

As they say, every little bit helps. Thanks. CJ 10:11, 7 November 2007 (UTC)

Category:People from the Czech Republic

Hi,

Just wnated to say that I trully enjoy the discussion. I think it is an interesting topic and you have some good and valid points!! Hope the category stays in some form on Wikipedia, though :) . Bolekpolivka 11:31, 7 November 2007 (UTC)

The Kay

Hallo,

ih wollte bloß mal sagen dass der Kay Körner die Seite von der SV Dynamo gemacht hatte. Der Wiggy hatte bloß immer nur herumgelöscht. Dann habe ich das dann wieder rückgängig gemacht und dann wurde ich geperrt.

Ich interessiere mich für di SVD und kann daher nicht alles auf einmal bei der Masse machen, wenn andere nur einen kleinen Anteil daran machen. Ich will erst die erfolgreichen Dynamosportler machen und dann die ganzen internatiionalen medaillien einschreiben. Erst zum Schluss will ich dann auch was dazu schreiben. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 194.95.143.150 (talk) 19:00, 7 November 2007 (UTC)

Der hatte wirklich mindestens den Artikel 90 mal gestört. Ich bin der einzige mit zwei anderen, die diesen Artikel gestalteten. Der hatte sogar versucht den Artikel löschen zu lassen, bloß da hat der Administrator nicht mitgespielt.

Der hatte wirklich mindestens den Artikel 90 mal gestört. Ich bin der einzige mit zwei anderen, die diesen Artikel gestalteten. Der hatte sogar versucht den Artikel löschen zu lassen, bloß da hat der Administrator nicht mitgespielt. Der hat mir geschrieben, dass ich den Artikel Sportvereinigung (SV) Dynamo nicht editieren sollte, denn snst bekomme ich Ärger und soll andere Dinge bearbeiten.

Welcome to Wikipedia:WikiProject_European_history

Welcome and thanks for joining. I'm trying to revamp the project and work out the ins and outs of collaboration with Wikipedia:WikiProject History. I'm also working on some of the Romanian and Transylvanian articles and Portal:Transylvania. Unfortunately, I've found that many if not all of the other members listed are inactive, at least with respect to the project. Please feel more than welcome to mark up the Project page with what you see is needed and let me know what you think we can do to further the project. Thanks again.--Doug.^{(talk • contribs)} 03:12, 8 November 2007 (UTC)

• Hey! BTW, your link at the top of your talk page to start a new thread is targeted to your old UserID which is a redirect back, so it doesn't work.--Doug.^{(talk • contribs)} 03:12, 8 November 2007 (UTC)

No one expects a Pigman admin!

		Wallowing in my RfA: This time it's personal...
		My sincere thanks for your support in my request for adminship, which ended with 51 supports, 0 opposes, and 0 neutral. Doubtless it was an error to put one of the government-bred race of pigmen in any position of authority, but I hope your confidence in me proves justified. Even a man pure of heart and who says his prayers at night can become a were-boar when the moon is full and sweet. Fortunately, I'm neither a were-pig nor pure of heart so this doesn't appear to be an imminent danger to Wikipedia for the moment. Fortunate as well because were-pig hooves are hell on keyboards and none too dexterous with computer mice. If ever I should offend, act uncivil, misstep, overstep, annoy, violate policy, or attempt to topple the fascist leadership of Wikipedia, please let me know so I can improve my behaviour and/or my aim. I am not an animal; I am an admin. And, of course, if there is any way in which I can help you on Wikipedia, please do not hesitate to ask me. Despite my japes, I am indeed dedicated to protecting and serving Wikipedia to the best of my foppish and impudent abilities. I will strive to be an admirable admin, shiny and cool, reasonable and beatific. Pigmanwhat?/trail 05:41, 8 November 2007 (UTC) Post Scriptum: I believe my collaged graphic at left, which incorporates the WP globe and mop image, falls under the rubric of parody for my purposes here. Or is it satire? Regardless, it's a legitimate and legally protected First Amendment usage under US law. Complaints and allegations that this is an improper "fair use" image will be entertained on my talk page, probably with fruit juice, finger food and exotic coffees.

DYK November 2

Moved here.

Some thankyou spam, glorious spam

Thankyou for supporting my successful rfa which closed with 58 supports. If i am honest i am rather humbled by the unanimous support and i hope to live up to everyones expectations. If you ever need any help, don't hesitate to ask. Thanks again. Woodym555 15:26, 9 November 2007 (UTC)

Thank you

Click there to open your card! → → →

Dearest Revolving Bugbear,
Thank you for your participation in my RFA, which closed successfully with 137 supports, 22 opposes, and 5 neutrals. Your kind words of support are very much appreciated and I look forward to proving you right. I would like to give special thanks to The_undertow and Phoenix-wiki for their co-nominations. Thank you again and best regards.

Lara❤Love 18:51, 10 November 2007 (UTC) Credits: This RFA thanks was inspired by The Random Editor's RFA thanks which was inspired by Phaedriel's RFA thanks.

Request for Comment about Problem

Hi Revolving Bugbear, can you please take a look this discussion in reference to images that were uploaded from WWII in Color website, the copyright status is in question and there have been many users who are part of the Wikipedia:WikiProject Aircraft who are upset about the Wiki Policy about image licensing WP:IUP. Thank you! -TabooTikiGod 07:42, 16 November 2007 (UTC)

DYK

Moved here.

thanks for the help mateGs44631 (talk) 15:24, 17 November 2007 (UTC)

User:Mooner72

Copyedit from my talk page: "This user appears to be a sockpuppet of TougHHead. Be wary. Bzuk (talk) 21:22, 18 November 2007 (UTC).

Out of curiosity, what leads you to believe this? (This is not an indictment, just fact-gathering.) Cheers! - Revolving Bugbear 21:27, 18 November 2007 (UTC)"

See: Mooner72 Talk page. It struck me as curious that TougHHead would create a talk page for someone else, in the aftermath of a large number of interactions with admins and other users regarding civility issues. See:Record of edits I could be waaay off base but... FWIW Bzuk (talk) 21:36, 18 November 2007 (UTC).

Sci-fi Western

I know what you mean, believe me I do. It is the same story over at the Steampunk article, as well as the list of Steampunk works, and other places where the definitions are unclear to people, or they simply do not bother to read the definition in the first place. I removed Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow and The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (!) from the steampunk article for this very reason. All of these articles require constant vigilance. Thanks for your message. ---RepublicanJacobite_{The'FortyFive'} 18:01, 20 November 2007 (UTC)

BDORT Question

I am new to Wikipedia. I noticed your comments under BDORT and was wondering what happens next with this issue? If you don't mind my asking, how do you resolve a situation where a reference exists but the reference, on close examination, does not support the content? Thanks. Anthon01 (talk) 23:23, 21 November 2007 (UTC)

RFA?

I think you've grown a lot since a year and a half ago. If you'd like to take it up again, just give me a line and I'll be happy to start your nom page. bibliomaniac15 00:52, 19 December 2007 (UTC)

I've created it. Tell me if you'd like something to be changed in my nom statement. Please answer the questions if you'd like, then transclude it onto the RFA page (you've done this before, just making sure). bibliomaniac15 21:08, 19 December 2007 (UTC)

my searching helpme request

Thank you very much for taking time to respond and help me. The domain filter is a good thought. -Gwguffey (talk) 06:28, 21 December 2007 (UTC)

DYK

Moved here.

You are now an administrator

Congratulations, I have just closed your RfA as successful and made you an administrator. Take a look at the administrators' how-to guide and the administrators' reading list if you haven't read those already. Also, the practice exercises at the new admin school may be useful. If you have any questions drop me a message at my talk page. Best wishes, WjBscribe 21:13, 27 December 2007 (UTC)

You're fighting an RFA.

You answer the questions like there's no tomorrow, doing 35 damage. BARF! BOOF! BAM! POW! POW! WHAM! ZOT! BIFF! BOOF! BAM!

You win the fight!

You acquire an item: mop

bibliomaniac15 congratulates you on your RFA!

You gain 2 new tabs.

--bibliomaniac15 21:17, 27 December 2007 (UTC)

Congratulations! By the way, I was thinking of changing my name to Sauceror. What do you think? :P GlassCobra 21:20, 27 December 2007 (UTC)

An Administrator is you!! Hahaha, that is the best RfA thanks I've ever gotten; now I'm doubly happy I supported you. Good luck! GlassCobra 22:16, 27 December 2007 (UTC)

Yes, quite. Good luck! Rt. 21:32, 27 December 2007 (UTC)

i'm glag. Dlohcierekim 22:15, 27 December 2007 (UTC)

KoL references make me happy. Congrats, Master of Puppets ^{Care to share?} 23:07, 27 December 2007 (UTC)

About your RfA

The admins' T-shirt. Acalamari 23:04, 27 December 2007 (UTC)

Congratulations on your successful request for adminship. I am glad you passed, and you are welcome for the support. For information on using your new tools, see the school for new admins; you will find it very useful. Good luck! Acalamari 23:04, 27 December 2007 (UTC)

The admins' T-shirt. Congratulations. Wear it in glamour as you slosh about, martini glass in one hand, mop in the other. Whoot! - Kathryn NicDhàna ♫♦♫ 23:26, 27 December 2007 (UTC)

Due to an edit conflict, you now have two T-shirts. This happened to me, too. You can keep one pristine for special occasions, and wear the other on drunken mopping duty ;-) - Kathryn NicDhàna ♫♦♫ 23:26, 27 December 2007 (UTC)

File:Admin Trophy.png

Yay! — Dihydrogen Monoxide _(Review) 23:35, 27 December 2007 (UTC)

Congratulations!

Advice I was given on being handed a mop and just one T shirt:

1. Remember you will always protect the wrong version.
2. Remember you must always follow the rules, except for when you ignore them. You will always pick the wrong one to do. (See #5)
3. Remember to assume good faith and not bite. Remember that when you are applying these principles most diligently, you are probably dealing with a troll.
4. Use the block ability sparingly. Enjoy the insults you receive when you do block.
5. Remember when you make these errors, someone will be more than happy to point them out to you in dazzling clarity and descriptive terminology.

Addhoc (talk) 01:57, 28 December 2007 (UTC)

Mop as promised :) Addhoc (talk) 02:04, 28 December 2007 (UTC)

Best RfA thanks eveh

Congrats on the mop. We did tell you it comes with a large target imprinted on it, right? Happy troll slaying Shell babelfish 04:10, 28 December 2007 (UTC)

A toast

Congratulations.

The Transhumanist 06:24, 28 December 2007 (UTC)

Congratulations!

Congratulations, Revolving Bugbear! I hope you will do a great job as an admin. Regards, Masterpiece2000 (talk) 02:40, 28 December 2007 (UTC)