User talk:Sticky Parkin/Archive 7

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I'm upset. A user called Wafulz destroyed my template. Point number one. What a way to utterly waste 10 min. Esperanza can never be healed, though I still dream of a community among us, where userboxes and all are accepted. Point number two. I'm exhausted. I don't plan to leave, I'm having a bout of Wikidepression. Point number three. I think I may have to break again...I've only been back here a week!--Editor510 ^{drop us a line, mate} 20:10, 20 August 2008 (UTC)

Wafulz was perfectly okay in deleting your template. It was only used on your Esperanza page, which was deleted. It is also not appropriate to have a template that warns readers that they will be receiving a "severe talking to." Metros (talk) 20:12, 20 August 2008 (UTC)

LOL!!!!

+=Ahh, Sticky, you gave me some comic relief when I read that! HAHA! Thanks! I should really Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life!--Editor510 ^{drop us a line, mate} 07:35, 21 August 2008 (UTC)

Atlantic Goliath grouper

Man, it's been a rough few weeks for you on the wikipedia front. I've been checking in from time-to-time to keep up with the drama. Looks like you made it through though! Anyways, I just made my first page move. I moved Goliath grouper to Atlantic Goliath grouper, as there was recently declared a new species of Pacific Goliath grouper. I read the page on page moves, but I was just hoping you could check it out really quickly to make sure I'm not going to get my face eaten off by violating ettiquette?

Thanks! —Preceding unsigned comment added by Bradenkeith (talk • contribs) 20:43, 21 August 2008 (UTC)

Mark Estrin AfD

Congratulations on the improvements. I have changed my opinion accordingly. Cheers! TN‑X-Man 21:47, 21 August 2008 (UTC)

12 refs for macaroni soup? Who woulda thunk? I take my hat off to you. TN‑X-Man 21:57, 21 August 2008 (UTC)

Now that's skill. I'll withdraw the nom. --YixilTesiphon ^Talk_Contribs 22:25, 21 August 2008 (UTC)

Enormous thanks! EdithBunker (talk) 03:26, 22 August 2008 (UTC)

Request for participation in User:Abd/RfC

Because my participation as a Wikipedia editor has been questioned, and if I continue as I have in the past, I can expect future challenges as well, I have begun a standing RfC in my user space, at User:Abd/RfC. There is also a specific incident RfC at User:Abd/RfC/8.11.08 block. I understand that you may not have time to participate directly; however, if you wish to be notified of any outcome from the general or specific RfC, or if you wish to identify a participant or potential participant as one generally trusted by you, or otherwise to indicate interest in the topic(s), please consider listing yourself at User:Abd/RfC/Proxy Table, and, should you so decide, naming a proxy as indicated there. Your designation of a proxy will not bind you, and your proxy will not comment or vote for you, but only for himself or herself; however, I may consider proxy designations in weighing comment in this RfC, as to how they might represent the general community. You may revoke this designation at any time. This RfC is for my own guidance as to future behavior and actions, it is advisory only, upon me and on participants. This notice is going to all those who commented on my Talk page in the period between my warning for personal attack, assumptions of bad faith, and general disruption, on August 11, 2008, until August 20, 2008. This is not a standard RfC; because it is for my advice, I assert authority over the process. However, initially, all editors are welcome, even if otherwise banned from my Talk space or from the project. Canvassing is permitted, as far as I'm concerned; I will regulate participation if needed, but do not spam. Notice of this RfC may be placed on noticeboards or wikiprojects, should any of you think this appropriate; however, the reason for doing this in my user space is to minimize disruption, and I am not responsible for any disruption arising from discussion of this outside my user space. Thanks for considering this. --Abd (talk) 02:48, 22 August 2008 (UTC)

AFD

Can I take it then, that you are retracting the questioning of my competence at AN/I? I don't really care about the rest, but I did find those comments upsetting. If that is the case, then the matter is finished as far as I am concerned. Gatoclass (talk) 06:25, 22 August 2008 (UTC)

Okay, thanks. I was a little peeved to find earlier today a message on Sandstein's page which appeared critical of me, which didn't seem to be very much in the spirit of reconciliation, however, I'm assuming you intended no slight and was just hoping to cool things down a bit.

I appreciate your comments on my talk page, and as far as I'm concerned, this little difference of opinion is now resolved. As regards AFD, I'm as yet undecided as to a general policy but in the unlikely event I nominate one of your articles again, you can be sure I will notify you about it!

Oh, and thanks for the wikiwine :) Gatoclass (talk) 12:44, 22 August 2008 (UTC)

Haven't heard from you in a while...

Unforgiven24 (talk) has smiled at you! Smiles promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by smiling at someone else, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Cheers, and Happy editing!
Smile at others by adding {{subst:Smile}} to their talk page with a friendly message.

...so I thought I'd give you that. Happy whatever-day-it-is-today day, Ms. Parkin. Unforgiven24 (talk) 04:47, 23 August 2008 (UTC)

Regarding Edit to Chumbley Article

Thank-you for your reply. I'm interested in your use of the phrase "our Chumbley" when writing to me and now that you have told me your former moniker here on Wiki, how you came to the conclusion in your commentary regarding the deletion discussion that "In actuality he took on very few personal students- (so it's unlikely many have contributed here)". Did you know Chumbley personally? Lulubyrd (talk) 21:43, 26 August 2008 (UTC)

recent advice

I was a little upset about the bias so I decided to stay away from Wikipedia for 3 days and I forgot to come back. I will let it go. I think Wikipedia does have a liberal bias as some say. Funny that the very left wing dictator of North Korea is not called a dictator nor is Saddam Hussein, whom some like more than Bush. Pinochet was a dictator in my opinion but it's mentioned in the introduction where it's given a paragraph. I think NPOV allows/encourages description of his dictatorship but since he is so recent and because there is civilian political parties who partially support some of his policies, Wikipedia should be neutral and be careful about calling him a dictator in the first sentence of the article. 903M (talk) 06:53, 1 September 2008 (UTC)

Presumptive

I thought about alerting you to the thread on AN/I and didn't. Sorry about that. I blame insomnia and multitasking. Any idea what's going on with her? That whole password request has me feeling very uneasy and there never was an actual explanation. A ni Mate 12:02, 1 September 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Seichim

I'd say relist it. The consensus looks kind of weak. My vacation was fine; walked the Mackinac Bridge as we do every Labor Day. My legs got chafed and I'm sleepy, but otherwise fine. Ten Pound Hammer and his otters • ^{(Broken clamshells • Otter chirps • HELP)} 00:45, 2 September 2008 (UTC)

Whoops, misread. Place {{subst:relist}} ~~~~ at the bottom of the afd page if you want to relist it, then add {{Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Seichim}} to the top of today's log. Ten Pound Hammer and his otters • ^{(Broken clamshells • Otter chirps • HELP)} 00:47, 2 September 2008 (UTC)

Tools info

Hi Sticky, thanks for passing on the info about automating tools :) Tuxraider reloaded (talk) 17:07, 2 September 2008 (UTC)

ANI discussion re one of your adoptees

Just to let you know that User:903M's 'userbox' has been raised on WP:ANI. Thread at WP:ANI#Userbox claiming inappropriate WP credentials?. Regards, EyeSerene^talk 18:50, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

No probs ;) EyeSerene^talk 22:21, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

Fixed. Stamp of approval received from an administrator about the fix. 903M (talk) 04:16, 6 September 2008 (UTC)

Sensitive information found?

I just found some potentially sensitive information that was removed, possibly to reduce public exposure. This isn't top secret information, just sensitive government information. I am not 007 903M (talk) 04:16, 6 September 2008 (UTC)

Did u hear?

There's a chance, a tiny tiny chance, that the whole entire world will be destroyed next week...the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is gonna be activated and we either go boom-bye-bye, or we find out the meaning of life...scary! LOL in case the world does blow up, i wanna say, you're a great adopter. Thanks.--Editor510 ^{drop us a line, mate} 19:21, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

PS

I take it you realise this is a TEEEEENNNY chance, right? And that sentimental stuff is very light, subtle humour. LOL! See you soon

I'm awn it hyuk hyuk!--Editor510 ^{drop us a line, mate} 18:24, 6 September 2008 (UTC)

Cheese pudding

Well done for saving the cheese pudding page :) Tuxraider reloaded (talk) 18:53, 6 September 2008 (UTC)

Yes, and thanks for the note, but I think I'll pass on making it myself! BobAmnertiopsis ∴_ChatMe! 18:58, 6 September 2008 (UTC)

Inactivity

Sorry about not being so active anymore. It's just that school and other things are all impacting at once all of the sudden, so I might not be logging on for a long time. But I'm still on Wikipedia. It's just I don't have that much time to edit anything anymore.

Again: Sorry.

Chimchar monferno (talk) 02:36, 7 September 2008 (UTC)

Of course I had a break from school. 8D But there were some certain things I was planning to do over the summer as well. Of course, I might be logged out most of the week because I'm in a new school and the english and geography homework is OUTRAGOUS, so I will try to log on when I can. ;D

Chimchar monferno (talk) 01:35, 12 September 2008 (UTC)

Undue weight???

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_McCain#Cultural_and_political_image

Why is there a quote from Thad Cochran? Isn't that undue weight? I'm sure we can find a "he worries me", "he's a jerk" comment about every major politician running for office.

What do you think? 903M (talk) 05:13, 7 September 2008 (UTC)

Task Accomplished

Can I have a cookie break?--Editor510 ^{drop us a line, mate} 20:23, 7 September 2008 (UTC)

NUMFRUMLUMDUM!--Editor510 ^{drop us a line, mate} 20:28, 7 September 2008 (UTC)

why?

I can't understand why Wasted Time R keeps inserted wrong information? I provided a reference from the New York Times about Joe Biden having TWO brain surgeries but Mr. R keeps removing it and changing it to one.

http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=940de5d81739f937a35756c0a96e948260

(publlished May 4) Senator Joseph R. Biden Jr. underwent surgery today to correct an aneurysm in an artery that supplies blood to the right side of the brain, a spokesman for the Walter Reed Army Medical Center said. ...... after the operation, his second this year to correct an aneurysm .....The 4 1/2-hour procedure was similar to that performed Feb. 12 on the left side of Mr. Biden's brain

903M (talk) 01:59, 8 September 2008 (UTC)

Category:Under-construction templates

Can you help me patrol it? People are misunderstanding its name, and putting on their pages! HELLP!-Editor510 ^{drop us a line, mate} 01:13 13 Smarch 2013 (UTC)

People stick their unfinished userpages and 'Jewish views of the bible' or summink was on there. Please help.--Editor510 ^{drop us a line, mate} 01:13 13 Smarch 2013 (UTC)

ye ye

just felt a little disillusioned, that's all...i described it as feeling better because i also felt a bit lethargic and 'oh I cant be bothered'. I think I'll come off it now.--Editor510 ^{drop us a line, mate} 19:38, 12 September 2008 (UTC)

Special:Contributions/98.28.245.78

I am deeply offended by what he said about Magnoliasound...posing as me! He was stupid enough to forget about SineBot! It is on Talk:Midget, first comment. He told Maggie to 'get a life'. I think I shall warn him. If he begins a personal attack on me, I'll call in the cavalry.--Editor510 ^{drop us a line, mate} 16:00, 13 September 2008 (UTC)

Keep a good eye on my user/talkpage. 98.28.245.78 may blank my pages immaturely in spite. What a fool he is.--Editor510 ^{drop us a line, mate} 16:06, 13 September 2008 (UTC)

Done and done.--Editor510 ^{drop us a line, mate} 16:24, 14 September 2008 (UTC)

My RfA

Thank you for supporting me in my RfA, which passed with a count of (166/43/7). I appreciate your comments and in my actions as an administrator I will endeavor to maintain the trust you have placed in me. I am honored by your trust and your support. Thank you, Cirt (talk) 03:09, 16 September 2008 (UTC)

Heh, WikiRose ... Wikipedia is funny. Btw Tenth Doctor rocks. Cirt (talk) 06:40, 16 September 2008 (UTC)

Help me on the non-free use policy

According to the policy, to use non-free use images, all 10 criteria must be met. Not 8 or 9. Help out. The article is Henry Ford. Not having the Time Magazine article doesn't make the article bad. Having it doesn't make the article good. Having it, if it doesn't meet all 10 criteria makes Wikipedia look either sloppy or like thieves. I am not a thief. I do not condone stealing, even if done by mistake. 903M (talk)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Timehenryford.jpg

Account creation

I've approved you to use the account creation tool. Please read the instructions (at Wikipedia:Request an account/Guide) before using. Initially you will have a limit of creating six new accounts per day. If you find yourself hitting that limit then feel free to request the accountcreator permission at WP:RPE. (You can also request it directly from me, but that's likely to take longer.) Thanks in advance for your help. Stifle (talk) 16:02, 20 September 2008 (UTC)

userboxes

Hi sticky :) thanks for the info about the userboxes, I'll add them to my user page when I'm not playing Tribal Wars lol Tuxraider reloaded (talk) 00:47, 21 September 2008 (UTC)

Just out of interest...

I'm not sure if you've been waiting for me to say this (you are psychic remember :P), but do you think I would be a good adopter myself?--Editor510 ^{drop us a line, mate} 18:49, 22 September 2008 (UTC)

Please be more careful

I accept your revert was good faith. But it was really careless and dangerous. I removed material from an article under the BLP policy, and clearly stated so in my edit summary. You simply reverted me, replacing the biased material on a living subject, and did so with no explanation or edit summary. I know recent changes partolers see a lot of vandalism, but you really need to investigate further before assuming a removal is bad faith. Particularly when BLP is clearly cited in the edit summary. If you disagree with a removal, then at least give a reason. OK, lecture over.--Scott MacDonald (talk) 00:12, 23 September 2008 (UTC)

2 matters

The first is Bookkeeperoftheoccult. First impressions are often wrong but that user doesn't excite me. Any other wise adopters? Of course, sometimes the second impression is more accurate and Mr. Occult may fare much better on a 2nd look.

I want to discuss with you the second matter before acting. The use of the article title in the lead sentence irks me. Many times, it is appropriate. Pablo Neruda, born 18--, was a Chilean poet... is ok. Iceland is a country located in the North Atlantic... also ok. However, some titles are made up by Wikipedia editors and used like a television episode name. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_European_Figure_Skating_Championships and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rome_and_Vienna_airport_attacks are not the worse examples but is one where Wikipedia editors apparently made up the title. Another example is the "Murder of (name)" articles which often read "The Murder of --- --- was when -- -- was murdered on -- --, 200-." The custom is to incorporate the exact title, using the title name first (possibly inserting "the" first) in the lead sentence. There is a manual of style (need to look for it) that says that this doesn't have to be the case.

I propose looking for the guideline and seeking consensus to re-write it slightly. Then fix the awkward sounding articles to meet the guideline. If successful, this would improve Wikipedia by improving about 3% of the goofy lead sentences that clumsily incorporate a made up article title.

Opinion? 903M (talk) 03:15, 23 September 2008 (UTC)

Example of fixed title: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005_European_Figure_Skating_Championships

New Aeon English Qabala

I disagree that this should be combined with the other AfD. This system has had several independent books written about it. I won't argue that it shouldn't go through AfD, but at least make it a separate one. We shouldn't be trying the topic, but rather whether the article / sources meet Wikipedia requirements. As the sources are different, they should be judged individually. Wednesday Next (talk) 21:23, 23 September 2008 (UTC)

Thanks. Not sure I have an opinion on these, but they seemed qualitatively different when I looked at them earlier. Perhaps merge for one or both. I'll keep my eye on them for now. At first glance, it appears to me that one editor or group of editors wants to supplant the other as "The" standard, with the ensuing misplaced edit warring. Ugh. Wednesday Next (talk) 21:44, 23 September 2008 (UTC)

Various Qabalas

No problem. I originally added it to the AfD myself, but given the additional sources I wasn't sure enough to list it, to be honest (though I did say it looked "dodgy"!). Black Kite 21:48, 23 September 2008 (UTC)

Your note

At your encouragement I have created an account. Thanks for your positive assessment of my edits. It's encouraging. QaBobAllah (talk) 00:14, 24 September 2008 (UTC) formerly 209.xx.xcx.xcx

I hope you are not offended that I undid your redirect. I am finding some non-Lulu sources, at least on the general topic... QaBobAllah (talk) 01:42, 24 September 2008 (UTC)

Ah, I see you are working on the other article. Sigh. Will have to work on merging the two, but my eyes have had enough for the evening. QaBobAllah (talk) 01:44, 24 September 2008 (UTC)

By the way, since you seem to be trying to evaluate sources, while the follow-on books referring to Jim Lees' system do seem to be self-published, the original venue of publication, The Equinox: British Journal of Thelema was a well-respected peer-reviewed journal with an editorial team, etc. etc. Some of the articles would still be considered primary sources as they were written by Lees, but other articles by Smith, Stratton-Kent and Langford would not. The journal itself was a seminal one in the admittedly limited community. QaBobAllah (talk) 01:51, 24 September 2008 (UTC)

Finally, I was about to help merge what I've done in Thelemic gematria with what you've done in English Qabalah, but sadly find that I can't. My account is too new and the article is protected to me (or from me, as the case may be, lol). QaBobAllah (talk) 01:54, 24 September 2008 (UTC)

Replied on my talk page.... QaBobAllah (talk) 02:13, 24 September 2008 (UTC)

Kaaba Publications

Ha! Found them. The reason you've never heard of it is because it is really "Kiblah Publishing". Three editors, JSK, Trevor Langford, and Penny Greening. I am browsing through now to see if the mention Lees. If they do, it's probably by his magical name.... IIRC it was Leo.... QaBobAllah (talk) 02:24, 24 September 2008 (UTC)

OK. I have only volume VII:1-6. They recapped in it in these issues, but according to the recap, the original publication was in Volume V:1-5 and Volume VI:1. In the recap, (VII:1, "The English Qaballa" by Jake Stratton-Kent, pp. 17-23) JSK writes "When I first had my attention drawn to the existence of a purported English Qaballa, my first reaction as a qabalist was..." to use it on the riddle, but this shows it wasn't his... QaBobAllah (talk) 02:31, 24 September 2008 (UTC)

Woah, they have an ISSN 0953-7015. QaBobAllah (talk) 02:39, 24 September 2008 (UTC)

How many days before WP lets me edit a semi-protected article, I want to help! QaBobAllah (talk) 02:43, 24 September 2008 (UTC)

Done...

and done. BTW, i wrote a msg to 903M. He/she seems to have had a rough time so I gave him/her my sympathy.--Editor510 ^{drop us a line, mate} 20:35, 24 September 2008 (UTC)

Editor Review

I'm going to have to ask you to re-write your review, as it states several inaccuracies as facts. If you are going to make accusations telling others that I have told others what to do, cite a diff. I never told anyone what to do, and if can't provide diffs to the accusations, I guess I'll just erase it.— Dæ dαlus^Contribs /_Improve 01:06, 27 September 2008 (UTC)

Email

Well, since you asked nicely... Bob (QaBob) 02:06, 27 September 2008 (UTC)

User:Bettnerb

Such links are not allowed, please read WP:UP#NOT.— Dæ dαlus^Contribs /_Improve 02:55, 27 September 2008 (UTC)

TW

Hi Sticky (love your name), I saw your post here. You don't have to be that technical now (you don't have to edit monobook.js). Choose "My Preferences"==>Gadgets, and then check a box and save, that's it. When used correctly it is a good tool. I'd recommend a test drive anyway to see if you like it. ;) Cheers,⋙–Berean–Hunter—► ((⊕)) 02:56, 27 September 2008 (UTC)

Re: Well

I honestly had not seen that excerpt, and I apologize for the reversion, I don't know why I missed that.. I've been over that page several times trying to make sure I had the policy right.. As to the speedy, that was actually a mistake, and it wouldn't really apply unless it met criteria for which I have nom'd other userpages(attack page, deleted advert-article, etc).— Dæ dαlus^Contribs /_Improve 06:11, 27 September 2008 (UTC)

Category problem

Hi,

I notice that there are a couple of AfD related entries in Category:Hermeticism (under W), but when I got to the related page it says not to edit it. How would I get this fixed? Bob (QaBob) 12:52, 27 September 2008 (UTC)

ARGGGGHHHH!

I Kissed A Girl is so overused on the radio I want to call the FCC to tell them to ban it! ARGGGH!--Editor510 ^{drop us a line, mate} 15:05, 27 September 2008 (UTC)

consensus or truth

Which is more important in Wikipedia. For example, if there were a consensus that the Queen was not really the head of state of the UK but was the head of state of France and Finland, would that be ok for Wikipedia?

I think that truth is the gold standard, not consensus. However, we should strive for both.

The question is about the term of Mr. John McCain in the U.S. House of Representatives. He began in 1983. Therefore, the section title and name of subarticle should be House career of John McCain 1983-xxxx. However, the current consensus of two says that Mr. McCain started campaigning in 1982 so the section should be "House career of John McCain 1982-xxxx...."

The date of campaigning varies by politicians. Some start a year early, some two. Some secretly know they want the job years ahead of time. So the use of the year that campaigning starts is not right for an encyclopedia.

You may comment on the details of the case.

I am also asking you on the concept of truth or consensus? I say truth, first with great respect and consideration of consensus. 903M (talk) 02:03, 28 September 2008 (UTC)

Sticky Parlin, your adoptee continues to take ordinary editorial questions, such as this one (whether we group an election that takes place the year before service starts in with the service, for simplicity in table of contents and similar organizational matters) and inflate them into grandiose affronts to Wikipedia. Another good example is your adoptee's overwrought complaints about an image at the Talk:Joe Biden#More dignified photo? page. This is not very helpful! Also, your adoptee's comments like this one border on outright incivility. The McCain article is not "sloppy and/or stupid"; several people have worked many, many, many hours on it, and it is a first a GA and now an FA article. And please tell your adoptee that the comment "Getting the facts wrong is a BLP violation. BLP violators can be blocked." is totally wrong-headed. Every news organization, every author, every publisher gets facts wrong now and then; doing so is not a BLP violation unless done intentionally with an intent to grossly distort the biographical subject's portrayal, and unless that is the case is most definitely not a reason for someone to be blocked! Please tell you adoptee that talk page behavior like this is unacceptable. Your adoptee, despite being an unexperienced editor who makes frequent mistakes, is making unhelpful comments, and in a number of cases unhelpful edits, on some of the highest-profile articles in all of Wikipedia. Wasted Time R (talk) 13:16, 28 September 2008 (UTC)

I am open to suggestions. I AGF and take this as a suggestion, not as edit warring. I also note that the BLP comment was quickly removed by me before anyone else commented on it. Therefore, digging it up is digging up potential trouble. The comment was toned down almost immediately. http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:John_McCain&diff=prev&oldid=241453432

My comments are never "you are an idiot, let's get the facts straight". They are always "we must get it right, let's help Wikipedia". If that is wrong, then ban Jimbo Wales (he said the first part) and let's ban everyone except vandals (as we help Wikipedia). I believe in ethics so I will usually support following the rules rather than do something controversial or bending the rules that hurt Wikipedia. Still, I will take Mr. R's comments and try to be meek. I will try to agree to the utmost in the next 3 edits and probably more. 903M (talk) 02:18, 30 September 2008 (UTC)

Adopt-a-User

Hi, Sticky Parkin. I was wondering if you could adopt me. Thank you! Tohd8BohaithuGh1 (talk) 13:54, 28 September 2008 (UTC)

If you are busy, I am willing to do semi-adoption, that is do preliminary screening, answer easy questions, and referring any difficult problems to you. 903M (talk) 17:50, 28 September 2008 (UTC)

		The Barnstar of Diligence
		Awarded for tireless contributions to Wikipedia and to help others contribute to Wikipedia. The people you help, in turn, can collectively make more useful edits than any one person can. Thank you for your effort and guidance. 903M (talk) 17:50, 28 September 2008 (UTC)

Re: The Template

I would never self-nominate. I've been here more than 2 years, been involved in a lot of vandalism fighting, a few sock puppets, an arbcom case (not against me), lots of process discussion, started a couple articles (got one more in the works) and made a ton of edits. If that doesn't get me nominated I'll just keep plugging along.--Crossmr (talk) 03:45, 29 September 2008 (UTC)

Talk:Virginity pledge

it came out as a forum. it didn't state anything about adding to the article. It appears as if it is a question asking what happens. If you read back you can probably see where I was coming from. But anyways, i presume you've rewritten in a manner showing your intention for the article. Lihaas (talk) 09:17, 29 September 2008 (UTC)

Opinion sought, I won't edit here

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_Service#History_and_legislative_background

What do you think of this? It says the U.S. President appoints about 1/3 of ambassadors. What it doesn't say is that most of those people are big donors who paid and got their jobs as a bonus. See related articles here http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9B0DE1D81F3AF93BA35750C0A962958260 http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3944/is_/ai_n15742021

I think adding something like I just wrote will make people mad. Therefore, I will not touch that article. So it may be better to keep the little boys and girls of the world in the dark and say nothing?

903M (talk) 02:35, 30 September 2008 (UTC)

Ja Ja Oui Oui

I just didn't go on for a few days. It's perfectly normal Sticky! LOL--Editor510 ^{drop us a line, mate} 20:20, 2 October 2008 (UTC)

Thanks

Glad to know I have at least one other voter ;) SirFozzie (talk) 02:39, 3 October 2008 (UTC)

ugly accusations

Looking at their histories, a very aggressive political editor is accusing people of being SPA's in the talk page of Joe Biden's hair. When Mr. Biden was on TV (not the debates but when he was running outside accepting Mr. Obama's announcement), his hair looked unnatural. If I saw that, millions of others probably noticed something strange. Some people think that mention of this is to embarass him. Hair transplantation is not embarassing, much like women get a permanent wave or permanent eyebrow liner tattoo. Some actresses admit to breast enlargement.

Unlike some of the other editors, I favor information but not sensationalism. A very short one sentence mention is appropriate. A mockery is not appropriate.

What do you think?

903M (talk) 06:04, 4 October 2008 (UTC)

What is embarrassment? For example, does it embarass Mr. Biden that he copied Neil Kinnock's speech? Should it be removed? How about the breast enlargement mention (very extensive) of Tara Reid? How about the cosmetic surgery of Catherine Bell? I think that the very briefest of mention of the hair is valid but, as I have always said, mockery and extensive descriptions of the hair shouldn't be done.

Should all tags be outlawed? Some think that tags are a sign of bad faith?

Your wise comments would be appreciated. I seek understanding, not fighting which is why I'm asking you instead of commenting on the Biden talk page. 903M (talk) 06:18, 4 October 2008 (UTC)

I'm reasonable and I think I'll do what I did before, which is to take a day or two break, maybe more, maybe not. Joe Biden is not what I'll look at. I think there's some assumption of bad faith and people saying they don't want something that will embarrass the person, which is not what I want nor is it a factor in Wikipedia. 903M (talk) 01:54, 5 October 2008 (UTC)

What is news, what is an encyclopedia?

What is news and what is an encyclopedia. The Murder of Tim McLean. Is that encyclopedia or is that news? I don't know. Actually, I do know. It is news and not encyclopedic BUT it may be Wikipedia encyclopedic. What do you think? I was thinking of writing about a news event. 903M (talk) 01:54, 5 October 2008 (UTC)

I don't want to delete that article, just think it is more news. Sorry, I just created an article before I saw your message. It is shocking that a little boy is so destructive. Pulling a cat's tail, I can see. Bludgeoning animals to death with a rock is something entirely different. 903M (talk) 02:19, 5 October 2008 (UTC)

argh...

oooooh! this is sooo annoying! I really want some time off. This is stressing me out far too much to be taken seriously.--Editor510 ^{drop us a line, mate} 19:36, 4 October 2008 (UTC)

Your adoptee ...

Hi Sticky. I'm really sorry, but I had to block your adoptee(s) tonight as socks of banned editor Dereks1x (talk · contribs). I'm really sorry, but checkuser confirms it :( He was the guy behind Archtransit, the admin sock, so please don't feel bad about being fooled by the guy - he's had a lot of practice and succeeds in pulling the wool over many, many peoples' eyes - Alison ^❤ 06:39, 5 October 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for letting me know. I knew there was something off about the user, but I never suspected this. A ni Mate 14:10, 5 October 2008 (UTC)

translators

You mentioned something about how using a machine translator violates copyright. References please? It makes no sense to me. DGG (talk) 03:07, 6 October 2008 (UTC)

I happened to notice this. Hope you don't mind me responding. Any translation violates copyright. That's one of the right inherent in copyright. Only the copyright holder has the right to authorize any translation, machine or human. Bob (QaBob) 05:15, 6 October 2008 (UTC)