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Welcome

I saw you welcome me on my talk page. Thanks a lot. Nobody really properly welcomed me nicely for about 3 months. Do you think you can welcome BikeDog? He's been here for about 5 months with no proper welcome. Please respond on my talk page. Thanks. --S-man 21:43, 28 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

P.S. I recently created a subpage where Wikipedians can post any websites they want! If you would like to post some websites for other Wikipedians to visit, go HERE. Thanks! --S-man 03:33, 1 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

P.S.S. Hi! You might want to read my new online series of books, titled "Stuffed Animal Stories"! All of the stories were written by me, and I'm sure you will love them! If you like them, consider joining the fan club! You can see my whole series or join the fan club here! Thanks! --S-man 10:28, 2 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Brighouse :D

You live in brighouse! That's awesome :D, I only know of Haz (who is a really good friend of mine anyway) and another guy, who I have forgotten the name of:p. Who has joined Wikipedia!

Bye then! Jake 16:26, 19 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

You're cute

I just looked at your picture and it's really cute =)

24.83.203.198 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}}, {{subst:smile2}} or {{subst:smile3}} to their talk page with a friendly message. Happy editing!

--24.83.203.198 00:31, 20 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Odd timing for your redirect of 1am to 5am

Hiya. You appear to have enacted the discussed redirection of 1am to 5am almost three days after the core reason for that the deletion proposal became moot. Did you note that a track list was added to the page subsequent to the votes? Given that multiple "redirect" voters mentioned that the article could be recreated "without prejudice" if this information were provided, do you see any problem with my recreating it? The stub seems relevant, as it contains details about this singer/songwriter's first release. Thanks. --ghoti 03:25, 20 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, hello? Are you on a "week trip"? :) --ghoti 15:21, 26 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I'm at a place called Vertigo. Fix it yourself, it's not hard. Will (message me!) 17:46, 26 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Deletion of Orphaned Talk Page

Hi! The archived talk page for Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Rivers would seem to have been deleted back in April, and someone just now noticed - ok, we're all a little slow. :) The comment was:

16:22, 7 April 2006 Sceptre deleted "Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Rivers/Archive 1" (orphaned talk page)

Could we get that restored, or can I get a better feel for the critera used to delete it? Thanks for your time! Kuru ^talk 12:37, 20 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks! Kuru ^talk 02:41, 22 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Deletion of BeatPick

Hi Will, can I ask about the closing of the AFD above? I count three serious Keep votes, four if you count the article's author, and four serious delete votes, including the nominator. This would certainly appear to me to be a classic case of no-consensus. Obviously there was a problem with newbie voting, but these shouldn't subtract from the serious keep votes. As for the rational of the voters, only two delete voters questioned the site's notability, the third brought up a rather random WP:NOT vote. The three serious keep votes all claimed that the site was notable enough for Wikipedia.

I don't normally ask about an AFD vote after it has closed, but I do honestly believe that you might have been mistaken in calling a 3-4 to 4 vote result a deletable consensus. Personally, I think that a "weak consensus" is an oxymoron, but either way, I think this should have fallen under the policy of "when in doubt, don't delete." Does that makes sense? — Asbestos | Talk (RFC) 13:51, 21 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Consensus is not the best word. Basically, there were two keep votes I counted as reasons to keep (Maddmax, Asbestos) against four delete votes, which is 4-2 to delete, which is where I used my judgement. Re-reviewing the AFD, I'll be happy to overturn the decision if you want to, as it now falls into no-consensus. Will (message me!) 14:50, 21 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Well, I do think that 199's vote was just as valid as the rest (though I'm obviously biased, as I voted Keep as well). Personally, I'd be for changing the decision to a "no-consensus," but obviously it's your decision. It's not my article, so I'm not about to go to WP:DRV over this. — Asbestos | Talk (RFC) 16:32, 21 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, it was. That's what prompted me for a undeletion when I reread it. Will (message me!) 17:47, 21 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks! — Asbestos | Talk (RFC) 18:14, 21 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Sceptre! Perhaps you can consider changing your closing comment to explicitly say "no consensus"? I was quite confused by "restored per user request", and thought it meant the article had been userified or somesuch. Kimchi.sg 23:17, 21 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Fred Wilson (venture capitalist)

How was the determination made to delete Fred? I've been an avid user of Wikipedia for over 2 years, and, in the scheme of things, Fred is the level of business-person who qualifies under notability.

In addition, the comments in favor, while from many newbies, were from educated, informed people familiar with the space. I agree we don't want sub-groups and communities polluting Wikipedia with vanity pages, but this is not one of those cases. And those arguing against displayed no notable knowledge, education, understanding of this category. So while a majority vote shouldn't carry the day, neither should the votes of those who are not qualified to pass on notability.

To take some of my own favorite entries, who, in my assessment would rank below Fred in notability: Yo la tengo Jeff Jarvis Cesaria Evora

I guess, on the positive side, this made me realize exactly how much I love Wikipedia, and has made me determined to participate more.

Mcenedella 17:44, 21 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Check WP:DRV Will (message me!) 17:46, 21 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

RE: INKYWAG

O :O :O :O :O :O It seemed pretty obvious I was a girl.... O_O You thought I was a boy?!?! Øřê ōş^{Go Italia!} 20:37, 22 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Wow. I must really not know how to define myself as a girl....:P I pretty much have a girl's personality, though, if you counted my alter ego. (One side of me is a tomboy, the other is basically a counterpart to one of my friends, who is a neat freak, clothing-obsessed expensive person) Øřê ōş^{Go Italia!} 20:46, 22 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

You're very naughty.

What are you doing here? You're telling these people that you're the train guard, when you are really The Master. You're very naughty. I'm going to the bathroom then I'll deal with you. Wake me up when I'm Sylvester McCoy. ;) — Nathan ^(talk) 01:21, 23 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

A short Esperanzial update

As you may have gathered, discussions have been raging for about a week on the Esperanza talk page as to the future direction of Esperanza. Some of these are still ongoing and warrant more input (such as the idea to scrap the members list altogether). However, some decisions have been made and the charter has hence been amended. See what happened. Basically, the whole leadership has had a reshuffle, so please review the new, improved charter.

As a result, we are electing 4 people this month. They will replace JoanneB and Pschemp and form a new tranche A, serving until December. Elections will begin on 2006-07-02 and last until 2006-07-09. If you wish to run for a Council position, add your name to the list before 2006-07-02. For more details, see Wikipedia:Esperanza/June 2006 elections.

Thanks and kind, Esperanzial regards, —Cel es tianpower ^háblame 16:00, 23 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Army of Ghosts and Doomsday

Actually, I unprotected Doomsday. I don't mind what the reason for semi-protection is, but if "fifteen-minutes to calm down" is the reason, it's not a reason for protection :) Exams have been fine thank you, just waiting until August now for results. (August!!) — Fire Fox 19:28, 24 June '06

Fred Wilson (venture capitalist)

I recreated the article after the AfD went through apparently. I listed notable source (BusinessWeek). I was under no pressure to do so. Can you revert to the article I created. Thanks Riadlem 02:00, 25 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Picture

What?! Not a 5?!! Opens up photoshop to see what can be done. Heh thanks, it seems (see section 2 of the contents of this page) yours aint so bad either. :P Regards -- Bane s 20:23, 25 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

My picture? Or the post? One is understandable... -- Bane s 20:29, 25 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Indeed, s'what it's supposed to do. -- Bane s 05:59, 26 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Zeq's block

It's expected that blocking admins will post a reason for the block on the user's talk page. This has not been done in Zeq's case (as it was not done for me). You should probably either lift the block or give a reason for it on Zeq's talk page. Homey 20:58, 26 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

The reason given in the block merssage was "Zeq and Homey stop being at each other throut" owever, Homey's block was lifted in minutes and mine was not. there was also a message about being "sick of me" with something that has to do with a pig. This (mention of a pig to a muslim or jew) is disgussting - soemthing I am sure you did not know because your life expriance is still not developed.

Will, I understand you enjoy blocking me. Actually I am willing to make a deal with you. Let's arrange for 1-2 days block every two weeks but let's cordinate it in adavance. This will give you the pleasure of blocking me and for me it will give me much needed vacation from wikipedia. Zeq 07:34, 29 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Deathrocker

This arbitration case is closed and the decision has been published at the link above. I'm announcing this as a clerk. I took not part in the decision. --Tony Sidaway 04:07, 27 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Erm

Hmmmmmm? Tricked you, didn't I? Ha. Lesse, the anon vandalised... Their own page? Heh. 69.145.123.171 ^Hello! Wednesday, June 28, 2006, 22:10 (UTC)

Hello

I just wanted to thank you for being a... Err... Good Wikipedian? Whatever. You're very cool and do a great job. ^^ She Mourns 11:29, 29 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Re: The mop

I am delighted by Your nomination, but you must understand one thing - I am rather unsure of whether to accept it. My last nomination had been vandalised - and it had invited votes; besides that, it had to be restarted. You must understand why I have this feeling - I simply do not want any more wikistress. Regards, good friend. --HolyRomanEmperor 19:36, 30 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Here, I have accepted Your nomination - I have decided to give it a go after all. Regards! --HolyRomanEmperor 14:07, 1 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks!

Thanks for the 'humour' barn star! :-) Hee hee... -DudeGalea 18:54, 1 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Yummy!

Thanks for the tasty bananas, my dear Will! You know that, watching that pic, I got so hungry I "really" had one right after? ;) Here, allow me to repay you - and let's share this chocolate bar... and I'll go on a diet for the rest of the week! Kisses, The chocolate girl ♥ tell me - 20:22, 1 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I'm on a diet too :( Will (message me!) 20:23, 1 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

No problem, I had its calories removed for us ;) The diet-chocolate girl ♥ tell me - 20:22, 1 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I never thought it possible, but here it is! Will (message me!) 20:56, 1 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Iloveminun's sockpuppets.

Since you blocked a few of Iloveminun's sockpuppets, it may be of interest to you that he or she has more confirmed sockpuppets now: Wikipedia:Requests for checkuser/Case/Iloveminun. User:Poke Master User:Erupting Turtle, User:Pokesaur and User:Pika25. Kevin_b_er 21:00, 1 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

World Cup

No worries. If you think it should be in there, make the case on the talk page. The whole article is so subjective and hard to write in a NPOV tone, so the more contributors working and voicing their opinions, the better. Cheers! hoopydink^{Conas tá tú?} 10:45, 2 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Ohnoes! Somebody set us up the bomb!

Hahaha, that is so awesome, Will - thanks for sharing it with me! :) Hugs, Phædriel ♥ tell me - 16:41, 2 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Of course I had ;) I found out about it when reading about Engrish a couple of years ago, and found it very funny. Why so surprised, hun? Phædriel ♥ tell me - 17:01, 2 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I thought all of us were, at least a little! ;) And stop running around, you'll hurt yourself *slaps your wrist* Phædriel ♥ tell me - 17:05, 2 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Haha, well, to be honest - I hardly ever played a VG, I merely did an online search for Engrish years ago, found a page about AYB and read it, that's all. Do I qualify as a geek, hun? ;) Phædriel ♥ tell me - 17:12, 2 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Trading Spaces on WP:UPH

Hey Will, I'm supposed to be revamping User:Tdxiang's userpage, but I'm not finding a whole lot of time to do so. I noticed you put down your name in the Renovators list and I was wondering if you'd like to take over the job? We haven't really gotten going, as for the past month either he or I have been away. All he's said so far is "tech-high and fancy." If this is okay with you, please let me know, I'll adjust the Trading Spaces page and I'll also let Tdxiang know. Thanks! --Fbv65e del / ☑t / ☛c || 20:17, 2 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I don't know. I'm in a CSS writers block at the moment... Will (message me!) 11:09, 5 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

RFA thanks

RE: Birthday

Thanks for the kind note! And even though you're not Canadian, Happy Canada day, I guess I should also be saying. :) Cheers, Master of Puppets ^{Giant Enemy Crab!} 05:21, 3 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Template -Table

Do you mind if I use your table with post count milestones, with proper accreditation? --Killfest2 08:08, 3 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Go-on, shoot. Will (message me!) 09:39, 3 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks! Make sure to check it out at my userpage :P --Killfest2 10:39, 3 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

User:Minun

Hi Sceptre, Minun (talk · contribs · count) is requesting an unblock on their userpage, saying that they have changed username from Iloveminun (talk · contribs · count) and therefore they are not engaging in any sockpuppetry. I wanted to ask you before taking any actions, can you please confirm their request (at User talk:Minun) and take the necessary steps, please? Thanks, Tangot a ngo 10:54, 3 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Hey Sceptre, I'm sure you know that User:Minun evaded their entire block using Erupting Turtle (talk · contribs), Poke Master (talk · contribs), Pokesaur (talk · contribs) and Pika25 (talk · contribs). If you don't, please note this while discussing an unblock. H ig hway ^Batman! 11:10, 3 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

That was why I blocked him. For using Torkoal, Pikachu, Bulbasaur and Ash. Will (message me!) 15:28, 3 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Re: I CALL SHENANIGANS!

I did it using a copy of mediawiki running on my computer :) -- Where 19:31, 3 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Re unblock of IP 217.33.207.195

I know it's a bind when you get blocked from editing because of a shared IP, however isn't there a guideline somewhere about admins unblocking themselves? -- Fr a ncs2000 File:Flag of Buckinghamshire.png 12:22, 5 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

It doesn't really apply to collateral damage. Since that school is a vandal problem area, maybe Sceptre should unblock, do his editing, and reblock the IP when he is done for time being. If there are no other useful contributors at his school, this should handle the vandalism to the satisfaction of all, and Sceptre would take the burden off of other users and admins who are spending time warning and blocking this IP all the time. NoSeptember 12:45, 5 July 2006 (UTC)

RE: /me

YAAAAAAAAAAAAY! *stops and looks around* Did you say that just to get my attention or something? o.0 Øřêōş 13:15, 5 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]