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I know this might seem kinda random, but do you think having a section about plot holes in a movie is good for an article? I think it seems sort of unprofessional, but there really is nothing wrong with the section (as far as rules go). I just wanted a second opinon because it's happened to me several times, and I wanted to know if it was just me, or it does look sort of out of place. ~ BellaSwan14:03, 24 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]
I agree, if it's well written. There are only two known plot holes though, and they created an entire section about it. I just felt kinda skeptical as to whether or not it could really hold out as an entire section. There was also question as to whether or not it was trivia, though I do think it would work well intergrated into a section about the plot of the movie. Do you think it should have its own section? ~ BellaSwan21:52, 24 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]
I was hoping nobody else would notice till after they had changed their editing style. But I guess it could work in changing how they go about their everyday activities here. But one last warning is a little harsh, don't you think? Reformation can only be done through friendly conversation and not rough businesses like terms. I was starting to think they were making progress as I noticed a slow down in their conversations. Of course I have been out for a little while so I couldn't watch everything. Rgoodermote01:06, 30 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]
What's a peer review and why do I need one? Couldn't I just edit the page without one? And I have been editing that jerk just didn't look hard enough. Sincerely,Gee20:20, 29 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]
I just took the time to look at her user page. It appears we have both adopted her, so who does what? If you wish I will resign my adoption, of course two people for her would probably be best. One for assignments and the other for grammar patrol. I can only be on in the afternoon and on weekdays at night. Rgoodermote18:50, 30 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]
With my schedule being cluttered with school work and family issues I do not know what I will be able to do. But I think I could spend time monitoring her edits at night when I am online...I have no idea when she will be on though. Assignments should probably be handled by both of us. I will probably follow you as you know her better than I do.Rgoodermote22:47, 31 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]
I'm feeling rather (what's a good word for non-rebellious?) toward wikipedia today. What would be so wrong with putting a page for promoting our school on Wikipedia? Wouldn't it help instead of harm? The only problem I can see that he will bring up is the safety of the children and that's pretty easy to get around if we tell him we aren't putting an exact location on there... I was about to go appologize and thank Rgoodermote for his concern. I only really realized he was a nice guy after I dealt with other wikipedians. Sincerely,Gee22:27, 31 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Well you could email them for permission, I have their email it is at the website. Search here for copyrights. I didn't find them listed. But you probably know better than I do what should be searched for. Rgoodermote23:06, 31 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]
But if you want to put another article on GAN, its very simple. Go to the GAN page, then look for the right category. Then you put your article at the bottom of the right category and sign. Wait a few weeks, then somebody will review your article and if it's good, it becomes a GA. :) The reviewer may put the article "on hold" if it's "nearly there" or fail it if it really sucks. Yeah, so, that's GAN. --Kaypoh (talk) 02:24, 1 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Okay, but like I said, it shouldn't be blank to begin with. Try to make the first version in the main namespace something you're willing to have other people read. If you're not there yet, start it in your userspace. Best. Superm401 - Talk03:35, 2 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Hey, thank you for the barnstar!! And you're most welcome for the image.
I found it very odd that the very same day I added the "Venus and Mars" userbox to my user page, Hammersoft took the image out. Anyway, I love Photoshop and figured it wouldn't be too difficult to make a similar image. Hopefully, my version is not tooooo similar and will remain on the Commons.
Wow, I feel like I'm actually involved in Wikipedia now. (I'm pretty new; can you tell?)
Yeah I would love to see you as administrator, the things you could do would those tools it would be perfect for you. Imagine the things you can accomplish with them. Rgoodermote11:46, 5 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Yeah and I would like to be an administrator. I thought about it but I never seriously thought I would ever get nominated or if I did pass. I having a feeling that my kindness and willingness to admit to my mistakes will help though. Rgoodermote11:48, 5 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Add below to the co-nomination field, I will not be on this afternoon because I have to work.
"This is the first time I have ever supported or co-nominated some one, but I feel Culyer is the best choice to be an administrator. Cuyler has proven to be a dedicated, patient, kind and trustworthy editor. Cuyler has proven her dedication as the original editor of the Carpenters page which was once nominated for Featured Article status see here. The user if anyone has seen her attempts has show patience by working with various editors on Wikipedia that others would usually report/block. Since I met Cuyler (a little over 2 months) I have come to trust her as a competent user who is not trigger happy and will most likely make a change in how administrators do businesses. Users like Cuyler are rare, but admins like her are rarer. I hope that my opinion swings the votes and that we see this user as an administrator some day. " Rgoodermote12:13, 5 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Yeah sorry for that, you had not listed your gender and I thought the entire time. I thank you for nominating me. I am right now in the process of wording what I want to do on Wikipedia as an administrator. Again thank you and I hope it goes better for you next time...and when you do I will co-nominate you again next time...and get your gender right. Rgoodermote17:38, 6 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for your kind words! Making an RFA run can be stressful. Your every edit is under scrutiny, and if you have ANY skeletons in your Wikipedia closet, they come out. If you have made any enemies, even imaginary, they will come out and find you during this process. I say go for it, but it is a lot harder than it looks. If you need any help, let me know. --Jayron32|talk|contribs15:55, 5 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
It's for the best to take an "early bath". Please understand that none of this is malicious or dis-respectful to you. Wikipedia (en.) is about the 7th / 8th most popular site on the net, so adminship (although "no big deal") does beome a big deal. You're doing great, and you have my total respect. If you ever need any help or advice drop me a note - I'll do my very best to assist. If I'm not around ask any respected editor or admin - we're all here to help. Again, my thanks, Best Wishes and Happy Editing!. Pedro : Chat 00:28, 6 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I'd be happy to adopt, although normally I edit at UTC 08:00 - UTC 17:00, so if you're okay with delays in communicating then no problem. And despite my user name I'm English from Southampton, and like all miserable Brits I am appaling at any language but English!!Pedro : Chat 00:32, 6 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I've closed your RFA for you. ?,???(O-person) 00:45, 06 January 2008 (GMT)
Please don't feel discouraged by this RfA experience. It is sometimes a bit of a minefield and it can oftentimes be a difficult process, but in your case you should not regard the result as a comment on you in any way. From your answers, I'm confident and I agree with Pedro that with experience you will have the opportunity for a smoothly successful RfA in the future. Avruchtalk02:44, 6 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
WikiProject Food and Drink Newsletter January 2008
I have accepted the request for administrator and I hope to get the tools and one day be able to fight vandalism faster and in turn make the project more reliable, safer and friendlier. I hope as well to find and help those who have been ignored, branded and mis-trusted into some one that can be looked up to and I wish for those users do the same as me and be willing to help out those who need the help the most. I thank you for helping me in getting the chance to make an impact on this project and the chance to help community on a larger scale. Rgoodermote19:27, 6 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I would have to say yeah, so that it is on the request page and that it can be seen. I am sorry usually I would be very good at this but today I seem to be extremely forgetful. Rgoodermote22:36, 6 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you, I m not usually that incompatent but it seems today I have simply lost my Wikimemory. The next day will probably be better. But as for today I am going to get some sleep. Till tomorow, good night. I also thank you for the advice. I do luckily have basic knowledge of how the administrators tools work. But I doubt it is enough to get a lot of votes. I have a feeling the only thing going for me at this time is the fact that I am brutally honest and I try to help as often as possible.Rgoodermote23:28, 6 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Oh, whoops. Sorry, I didn't see that it already closed, I was just a little too late. Please do tell me the next time though! ~ BellaSwan01:55, 7 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
There really is no need to, I took it from someone else with some changes. I've come to realize there is no one founder of one particular thing on Wikipedia, everyone got something from someone else. ~ BellaSwan02:11, 7 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I love it! It is very pretty and decorative. But you do make it sound as if you committed some henious crime...which you didn't. ~ BellaSwan02:26, 7 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Much better. Perfect, actually. I also like the color you chose, and the way it matches up with your userpage nicely. Overall a great new look! ~ BellaSwan02:35, 7 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Count your blessings. I did it over and entire school week, and it was hard trying to pick up where I left off earlier. But it paid off! ~ BellaSwan02:52, 7 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Actually, right now I'm doing my homework, but I've been trying to work on all articles realted to The Pendragon Adventure. ~ BellaSwan 02:59, 7 January 2008 (UTC)
Hey, would you mind if I used your navigation box, with some slight modifications? It would have invisible attribution, of course. ~ BellaSwan23:15, 7 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
ugh! I read it. Apparently there is a debate on whether or not Hades is an Olympian. People are stupid, Hades is NOT an Olympian. There are only twelve Olympians and Hades is not one of them. The addition of Hades would make thirteen. The article is wrong!--yours truly, Edgar Allen Poe 21:44, 7 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Sorry but I hate it when people screw up Greek Mythology. Greek mythology is awesome and shouldn't be messed up. Any suggestions on articles I can edit? You know what kind of stuff I like and I'm too mad to think about it right now. yours truly, Edgar Allen Poe 21:55, 7 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Good lord Cuyler! Do i really need to know all that stuff about Berkeley? How in the world am i supposed to know their postalcode? and religion? It's a public school! You will have to help me find some stuff. I have their website and i know the email addresses of some of the teachers.--yours truly, Edgar Allen Poe 18:54, 8 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Hi there. In case you didn't know, when you add content to talk pages and Wikipedia pages that have open discussion, you should sign your posts by typing four tildes ( ~~~~ ) at the end of your comment. On many keyboards, the tilde is entered by holding the Shift key, and pressing the key with the tilde pictured. You may also click on the signature button located above the edit window. This will automatically insert a signature with your name and the time you posted the comment. This information is useful because other editors will be able to tell who said what, and when. Thank you! --SineBot (talk) 19:04, 8 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I was working on making a forkchop page, since I haven't made my own page yet. I saved it, thinking the image worked, but it didn't. and JUST as I found out the right way to do it, someone named Friday deleted it! And, I didn't know about the copyright thing, so my pic is gonna be deleted...I'm sad now...:( --Leowuzhere XP —Preceding comment was added at 20:20, 8 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Hey there! Rgoodermote has loved you by placing a heart icon in the top-right corner of your userpage. Don't worry, it's not vandalism, but simply a small way to spread the WikiLove. If you don't really like it, feel free to revert it and make it go away, and no hard feelings; after all, it's just a small token of appreciation. If you like it, just add your name here, but again, there's no need to feel upset if you don't. Love and best wishes, Rgoodermote13:19, 9 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
okay first of all, is there any way i can get that dragon person to recover my old userpage? Second of all I don't want to change my signature and nobody(besides you) has yelled at me about it so I'm going to leave it the way it is. Third of all how do i add my name to the love thing and send it to someone else.--yours truly, Edgar Allen Poe 19:44, 9 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for taking the time to give some constructive criticism at Toni Preckwinkle as part of the WP:GAC review process. Please in the future be aware that the failed tag goes at the top of a talk page and replaces the nominee tag. You may also want to become familiar enough with the workings of the {{ArticleHistory}} template to update it after a review.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTD) 19:38, 10 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
To be fair, a number of these pages appear to be associated with many other users (rather than Cuyler). Not sure why they appear on that log, but they don't have his username attached. Avruchtalk21:26, 11 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Actually, that is a function of the 'all pages' search; it starts with what you search for (in this case the 70+ subpages) and then carries on from there until it fills the results space! --AlisonW (talk) 00:32, 12 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
You state "I am not using Wikipedia as a personal website" yet follow that up by then stating "many are necessary for my userspace to be fully functional". Given that every other *editor* has a "fully functional" userpage and talkpage without this excess then it clear you *do* have a concept of this site providing you with personal webspace. I see no reason to change my earlier opinion or cunclusion. --AlisonW (talk) 11:38, 12 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Firstly, thank you for making a start on the deletions. Secondly, it seems a bit rich to suggest any 'hostility' on my part. Given your apparent interest in adminship then you should be fully aware of WP:NOT, etc. and be seeking to present yourself as an acceptable candidate who understands that WP is a project to create an encyclopaedia not a social networking and hosting website. Finally, anyone wishing to add to an existing thread here has to (a) edit the whole page not just the section, and (b) has to return to the top of the page in order to do so rather than just click the 'edit' which should be alongside the section subhead. You should correct your markup. Rgds. --AlisonW (talk) 18:25, 12 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I failed miserably but I thank you for helping me. Next time I will be prepared. I will try again in 3 months and I hope alongside you. By the way found it . Rgoodermote00:49, 12 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I've been trying to work on an article, and it has two entire sections of quotes be the charcter. It's not supposed to be there, but I'd hate to dlete it with all the work put into it. Do you happen to know someone who is an active member of WikiQuote that might be able to transwiki them for me? ~ BellaSwan19:16, 12 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Yep. I would do it myself, but my internet acsses is restriced to certain sites, and WikiQuote isn't working for me. Again, thanks so much! ~ BellaSwan —Preceding comment was added at 20:04, 12 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Cuyler, I've finally been able to address your recommendations re: the lead section of this article. It's three paragraphs, now. Hopefully, it's at the point where it can be reassessed to GA-status. Thanks for your feedback. --Figureskatingfan (talk) 23:42, 14 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
(Hate to give you a message half way up your talk page, but whatever...) I signed your guestbook. :) I had considered registering Lewis Collard and using that, but then I'm used to this one. And I'm not too worried about anyone impersonating me; I'm definitely not *that* interesting. ;) Thanks for the thought though. :) Lewis Collard! (it's cold out there, but i'm telling you, i'm lonely) 06:32, 17 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion/user:Cuyler91093/various
I have closed this MfD on your userpage and subpages as a keep. The consensus was quite clear, and you need not worry about removing any of the pages. Best wishes, Xoloz (talk) 17:58, 16 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Hey Cuyler, are you sick today? If you are, feel better :). I was thinking that I should do some serious editing today so I've been cruising around various articles that I'm interested in. If I find something good I'll tell you. yours truly, Edgar Allen Poe —Preceding comment was added at 18:46, 16 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
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So, I have some time. You said you wanted some coaching in the more esoteric aspects of Wikipedia. You ready? (let's keep the conversation here. I will respond on this page). --Jayron32.talk.contribs18:57, 18 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Hey, no problem. So here's the deal. Generally, from what I have seen, the key thing is having a familiarity with the things that admins tend to deal with on a daily basis. There are 3 main admin duties: 1) Deleting pages 2) Blocking problematic users 3) Protecting pages from vandalism or edit wars. Lets start with deletion. In general, it is a good idea to get involved in these processes from a user perspective, and get to know them well
As far as deletion, there are 3 deletion processes:
Speedy deletion. There are a few dozens reasons why an article is eligible for speedy deletion. Generally, however, 90% of them fit one of these categories.
Articles with no content or context. These are articles SO short, you can't even tell much about them "Bob Smith is a U.S. Citizen and likes to play Tennis". Stuff like that.
Articles that are lengthy, but make no assertions of importance (this is distinct from notability). That is, in all the article, it never makes a claim that, for example, the band being talked about has signed a record contract, won an award, made a video, etc. etc. It may be a long article, but makes no claims why something is distinguished from other such entities. Articles that at least CLAIM some sort of importance (even if they don't seem to meet the Wikipedia definition of notability) shouldn't be speedy deleted.
Article is patently spam, and is written like an advertisement to sell a product or service.
Articles that contain patent gibberish, obvious vandalism, or exist solely to attack a person.
Proposed deletion are for uncontroversial deletions that don't meet the strict "speedy" reqirements. A PROD tag is placed on an article, and if it remains for 5 days, the article can be deleted. PRODs may be removed for ANY reason, including no reason at all, and a removed PROD is taken to mean that the deletion is being challenged, and should go to AFD (see below). Generally, PRODs are applied for articles that:
While they assert importance, they appear to not at all meet the wikipedia notability standards
Articles for Deletion are for articles where the deletion of which is being contested, or is likely to be contested. Nominating an article for deletion means that users will be given 5 days to comment on the article. Generally, users can vote "keep" or "delete" or some alternate solution, such as "keep and merge" or "redirect". Votes are NOT COUNTED, but rather the rationale behind the votes is analyzed to determine what the policy-based consensus is. Admins are likely to discount votes without rationale, and give more weight to votes that cite policy or provide evidence rather than "keep it because I like it". After 5 days, if a clear consensus has emerged, either to keep or delete, the admin acts on the will of the users.
Before I became an admin, I had successfully tagged over 900 articles for speedy deletion or PROD (and only had a few dozen denied) and had participated in several hundred AFD discussions. It would be a good idea to try out getting involved in the deletion process. If you are the type that likes to debate things, try going to AFD, and commenting on some articles nominated for Deletion. You should also check out Misceleny for Deletion, templates for deletion and other deletion discussions. If you like to stay away from the drama of debating, try checking out the page on new page patrolling, where you can learn how to patrol new pages that need help, like categorization and wikification, or are good candidates for Speedy Deletion. Any questions? --Jayron32.talk.contribs22:28, 18 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I had the same problem for a while. If you are using Vista, you need to use VP in compatability mode (i.e. on Windows XP). If you are not running Vista, sorry to bother you. Woody (talk) 16:15, 19 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Hi, I saw your restoration of the logo to The Carpenters' infobox. There seems to be consensus at Template talk:Infobox Musical artist#Logos that using a logo in the text-only field "name" is deprecated. There have been various suggestions about how we could better use logos in articles and you might want to contribute to that discussion. In the meantime though you will probably want to self-revert. Best wishes, --John (talk) 02:34, 21 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
A tag has been placed on Chantilly cake requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section A1 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because it is a very short article providing little or no context to the reader. Please see Wikipedia:Stub for our minimum information standards for short articles. Also please note that articles must be on notable subjects and should provide references to reliable sources that verify their content.
If you think that this notice was placed here in error, you may contest the deletion by adding {{hangon}} to the top of the page (just below the existing speedy deletion or "db" tag), coupled with adding a note on the article's talk page explaining your position, but be aware that once tagged for speedy deletion, if the article meets the criterion it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the article that would would render it more in conformance with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. - Realkyhick (Talk to me) 04:41, 21 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Your image tag is in violation of GFDL liscencing, and should either be revised or the image could be deleted. Liscencing for use in Wikipedia is either an all or nothing thing; once you have uploaded an image you have taken, because of the nature of GFDL, either its free to use for all GFDL applications, or it isn't. Restricting permission like that directly violates the GFDL usage, and will probably lead to the image being deleted... --Jayron32.talk.contribs20:23, 21 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Hi again. I noticed this. Please remember in future to inform other editors if you initiate a centralised discussion about them. You can use {{ANI-notice}} to do so. In fact, I doubt whether this matter requires admin intervention at all, although I do agree that this editor could have been more civil in the way she approached the matter. Best wishes, --John (talk) 19:03, 22 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
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