User talk:Trevor MacInnis/Archive 02

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Aircraft specs policy

Several weeks ago, you voted in the WikiProject Aircraft Specifications Survey. One of the results of the survey was that the specifications for the various aircraft articles will now be displayed using a template. Ericg and I have just finished developing that template; a lengthier bulletin can be found on the WT:Air talkpage. Naturally, we will need to begin a drive to update the aircraft articles. However, several topics in the survey did reach establish consensus, and they need to be resolved before we implement the template. It is crticial that we make some conclusion, so that updating of the specs can resume as soon as possible. You can take part in the discussions here. Thanks, Ingoolemo ^talk 05:59, 4 October 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Advisory Committee election deadline set

Our new admin general, Essjay, has set the date for the advisory committee elections, that date being October 7th. By UTC it is October 5th right now. So see WP:ESP/E for voting in two days, and add yourself to the list if you're interested in running. On a personal note, I'm considering running, as I only resigned as admin general because of time. I'm sure I could help out on the advisory committee... Anywho, watchlist that page, and be sure to read the voting method too. Regards, R e dwolf24 (talk) 01:11, 5 October 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Transclusion

Hi. Here's some standard stuff:

When using template tags on talk pages, don't forget to substitute with text by adding subst: to the template tag. For example, use {{subst:test}} instead of {{test}}. This reduces server load and prevents accidental blanking of the template.

Keep up the good work! - brenneman ^(t)^(c) 11:33, 7 October 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for proving me correct

Trevor,

I've been advocating the Wikipedia to my family, having used it myself for some time. This lead my brother to deface a seemingly unimportant page, the Heuristics in Computer Science page. He was convinced the error wouldn't be spotted.

Thank you for proving me right, and sorry for the hassle.

Alex, username: alexwasserman

ps. I'm impressed with the IP based message system. He deliberately didn't sign in.

Thanks

I just noted that you reverted my page on the 30th due to vandalsim. Thanks. CambridgeBayWeather 21:02, 8 October 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Article Improvement Drive

You helped choose {{subst:IDRIVEtopic article}} as this week's WP:ACID winner

Thank you for your support of the Article Improvement Drive.
This week {{subst:IDRIVEtopic article}} was selected to be improved to featured article status.
Hope you can help.

Wackymacs 07:08, 11 October 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Brain Teasers/Trivia:

Hi, I'm just posting a friendly notice stating that I have got Brain Teasers/Trivia on my user page that you're welcome to have a go at. Will post new questions one day after they have been answered. Thanks... Spawn Man 09:33, 11 October 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Metrication is FAC

Hello, because of your interest in science articles, I thought you might like to know that the article on Metrication is a featured article candidate, please vote here: Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Metrication. Thanks Seabhcán 13:24, 12 October 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks

Thanks for reverting the vandalism of my user page. -R. fiend 17:19, 12 October 2005 (UTC)[reply]

May I ask you a question please?

I am recently new to Wikipedia and well my question is what exactly is My Talk i previously went thro the tutorial but i must of forgot. Can you please Help Me? Thank you for your time.

         Dark Vamp

Thanks for reverting my user page

Thank you for reverting the vandalism to my user page.--Isotope23 16:40, 14 October 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Wikiportals

Trevor, can you please have a look at the wikiportal talk for your opinions? -- Svest 21:35, 14 October 2005 (UTC) Wiki me up[reply]

Wikipedia:WikiProject Usability/Color Tabs

I would want to offer my graphic design and typography skills for this project. Let me know how can I best help. ≈ jossi fresco ≈ t • @ 03:25, 15 October 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, Trevor

Thank you for your support on my RfA. Much appreciated. ≈ jossi fresco ≈ t • @ 15:25, 15 October 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Re: message about Pim Fortuyn

Despite its best efforts, wikipedia isn't easily understandable for newbies. You sent me a message about the Pim Fortuyn article, and I have no idea if this is the correct way to reply. Oh well, hopefully you'll see it.

You asked me about a source, but I'm not sure to what you refer. I changed the election date, because the elections were in 2002, not 2001 as the article previously stated. Fortuyn was shot 5/6/2002, before the elections, as it says earlier in the entry.

And I said something about his bibliography. According to Bol.com (like Amazon, only European), he has done four http://www.nl.bol.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/nl/-/EUR/BOL_ParametricSearch-Start;sid=ZGW6nDBRIOa6nnMASDGEq9CJZRE7c5KLaJE= He also wrote 'De Puinhopen van acht jaar Paars' which doesn't translate into English easily, but roughly means 'The ravages left by eight years of the Third Way in the Netherlands'. This was a summary of his political visions and ideas. Other political parties give theirs away during election time, but he sold truckloads of his political programme. I'll do a bibliography, including ISBN's, later this month.

Well, the bit about the paedophilia is actually true - he describes his relations with adult men in his autobiography, apparently. Of course, he didn't speak up much about it during his election campaign. Holland may be liberal, but the time isn't ripe for a lean stance on paedophilia. Either way, even if it deserves attention, it shouldn't be the wads and wads of text that the vandal put in.

Thanks for the welcome!

Esperanza Spam

Hello Esperanzians! A few announcements.

The Advisory Committee election results are in. In tranch A are Acetic Acid and Flcelloguy. In tranch B are Ryan Norton and Bratsche.

My other annoouncement is that our founder, JCarriker, has founded Esperanza's sister project, Wikipediology. I have written two essays here (my name is Matt Binder). My essays are under Teenage Wikipedians and Anon Editors.

On behalf of myself and Jay Carriker and the other wikipediologists, I would appreciate it if you were to join.

Cheers Esperanza! R e dwolf24 (talk—How's my driving?) 23:46, 15 October 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Reverted vandalism on your user page

Hi, Quick note, I just reverted the vandalism on your user page (User:Trevor macinnis) by 203.59.117.99 . You might want to check everthing is in order. --Blue520 11:09, 16 October 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Celestianpower is an admin

Thank you very much for your support - my bid (as you probably know) went swimmingly. I couldn't have asked for a better one. Thank you very much and I just hope I don't mess up! I don't think I know you that well so your support means a lot. Cheers! --Cel e stianpower ^hablamé 13:02, 16 October 2005 (UTC)[reply]

terribly sorry. i will stop immediately.

i have stopped. could u please leave the original page i created up though? it is not nonsense

Block

I saw you blocked SJPP for RfAr vandalism. As I'm sure you know, it was a SuperTroll sock. I've been chasing them for about a half an hour, and I went ahead and created {{Supertroll}} to make identificaiton and blocking easier. I unblocked/reblocked SJPP so that the {{Supertroll}} would show in the blocklog (making it easier to identify) but I wanted to let you know 1) because I don't like to mess with another admin's blocks without leaving a note, and 2) so you'd know about the template for future blocks. Good work catching that one, and I'll see you out there! -- Essjay · Talk 18:14, 21 October 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Welcome message

Thanks :P Ian 13 15:38, 1 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Hey,

What do u need help with? Let me know and i'll try to help your needs.

Well, I don't know really, its just generally finding my way around, and knowing when my edits are needed. Ian 13 10:45, 2 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

My RFA

Thank you very much for supporting my rather contentious request for adminship, but now that I've been promoted, I'd like to do a little dance here *DANCES*. If you have any specific issues/problems with me, please feel free to state them on my talk page so that I can work to prevent them in the future, and thanks once again! ALKIVAR™ 07:57, 8 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

note on IP Address 198.234.191.50

The IP Address 198.234.191.50, which was recently blocked for vandalism is a public access school computer. A large number of people use the computer on a daily basis. Please take this into consideration when dealing with this IP Address.

I didnt do a thing to you Mr.!! So dont get mad at me!

vin diesel thing

please delete the "vin diesel comes home and ejaculates in tyler isaac's eye"...what i wrote was in retaliation for that..sorry wont happen again

South Wales Hardcore

Can you tell me what qualifies you to edit a page on south wales hardcore if your canadian and dont like hardcore?

I was reverting vandalism. - Trevor MacInnis (Talk | Contribs) 01:46, 22 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Merges

Thanks for adding the merge notice to Media in Canada and Canadian media. I couldn't find the other companion article earlier. --HappyCamper 03:42, 22 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Esperanza elections

File:Voting box clipart.gif

Hi Trevor MacInnis/Archive 02: This is a quick note just to let you know that there's an election under way at Esperanza. If you'd like to become a candidate for Administrator General or the Advisory Council, just add your name here by 15 December 2005. Voting begins at 12:00UTC on 16 December.

You've received this spam because you signed up for it here. To stop the spam, pop over and remove yourself and you'll never hear from Esperanza again!

➨ ❝R E DVERS❞ 20:05, 12 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Image:Air Transat logo.jpg has been listed for deletion

An image or media file that you uploaded, Image:Air Transat logo.jpg, has been listed at Wikipedia:Images and media for deletion. Please look there to see why this is (you may have to search for the title of the image to find its entry), if you are interested in it not being deleted. Thank you.

The new image is better. I'll let it go. - Trevor MacInnis (Talk | Contribs) 16:06, 15 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

News from Esperanza

Hello, fellow Esperanzians! This is just a friendly reminder that elections for Administrator General and two advisory council positions have just begun. Voting will last until Friday, December 30, so make sure you exercise your right to vote! Also, I'm pleased to announce the creation of the Esperanza mailing list. I urge all members to join; see Wikipedia:Esperanza/Contact for more information. All you need to do is email me and I will activate your account. This will be a great way to relax, stay in touch, and hear important announcements. Thanks! Flcelloguy (A note?)

This message was delivered to all Esperanza members by our acting messenger, Redvers. If you do not wish to receive further messages, please list yourself at WP:ESP/S. Thanks.

Runescape

Could someone help me gain support for the Runescape quest pages to be merged with the deleted Member quests of Runescape? Im new but I learn quick, hence my edits and all.

Thanks for your support!

Chuck Norris

Thank you for protecting the Chuck Norris article, it was getting ridiculous. This new semi-protection is great! Can't sleep, clown will eat me 03:23, 23 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Protects

Please don't forget to list your sprotections at WP:PP#Semi-protected. Especially important as it is new. -Splash^talk 04:19, 23 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Right, will do. Thanks for doing it for me this time. - Trevor MacInnis (Talk | Contribs) 06:51, 23 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Someone changed the browsebar on the Main Page slightly

Thank you Trevor, for implementing the browsebar on the main page. Go for it! 08:07, 27 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

There's a POV'er who removed Art and Philosophy. So, we need to address that issue on that page's discussion page. The person who removed Art and Philosophy cited the discussion on Template talk:MainPageIntro#portal:art and portal:philosophy. However, that discussion was tied 2 to 2. Please go there and support Art and Philosophy. Art packs a lot of punch for being only 3 letters, while Philosophy is on the same level as Science, both of which rank above Mathematics on the hierarchy of fields. See ya at that discussion! Go for it! 08:07, 27 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Main page design

Thanks for the ideas in your Main page redesign (Italian style) proposal. I think there are many good ideas to consider. May I suggest moving your "vote" to a separate heading, from "I prefer the main page draft", so we can better gauge user feedback to your ideas? I don't want to move your comments, myself as you did vote for the Draft. I just want the main page design to be whatever the community wants, so welcome whatever suggestions and feedback provided. Thanks. —--Aude (talk | contribs) 22:16, 8 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]

You commented on the wrong draft...

The draft was altered by someone who I asked to fix a couple things, though he executed the fixes to the old draft and posted that. I've incorporated his fixes into Draft 5, and it is waiting for your reinspection. Go for it! 22:40, 8 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]

COTW Project

You voted for Humanities, this week's Collaboration of the week. Please come and help it become a featured-standard article. -- King of Hearts | (talk) 00:32, 9 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Wikimedia Canada

Hi there! I'd like to invite you to explore Wikimedia Canada, and create a list of people interested in forming a local chapter for our nation. A local chapter will help promote and improve the organization, within our great nation. We'd also like to encourage everyone to suggest projects for our national chapter to participate in. Hope to see you there! -- user:zanimum

Talk:Ivor Catt

Please do not delete genuine contributions to the talk pages (even from unregisterd users). Were having an important discussion here. Thanks! --Light current 00:47, 24 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]

NeveFooter.gif, NeveFooter2.gif

I have received an answer by user Hill, the original creator of the images. He released them in the public domain, so they're free for anyone to use. He hasn't created other similar images, but could do so if necessary. He also said that using these images on the English Wikipedia main page could be problematic because for every season in the Northern Hemisphere there is an opposite season in the Southern one. Mushroom 11:56, 26 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Re:New page redesign

Sure, no problem. I've already asked them at the talk page of the it.wp Main Page (diff). We just have to wait for an answer now. Redux 16:57, 26 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]

It appears that Mushroom already has the answers (thread above). Perhaps I should let them know that we already know? Redux 17:01, 26 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]

An Esperanzial note

As I remember, the last spam that was handed out was on the 20th of December last year, so I think it's time for another update. First and foremost, the new Advisory Council and Administrator General have been elected. They consist of myself as Admin General and FireFox, Titoxd, Flcelloguy and Karmafist as the Advisory Council. We as a group met formally for the first time on the 31st of Decembe. The minutes of this meeting can be found at WP:ESP/ACM. The next one is planned for tonight (Sunday 29 January) at 20:30 UTC and the agenda can be found at WP:ESP/ACM2.

In other news, Karmafist has set up a discussion about a new personal attack policy, which it can be found here. Other new pages include an introductory page on what to do when you sign up, So you've joined Esperanza... and a welcome template: {{EA-welcome}} (courtesy of Bratsche). Some of our old hands may like to make sure they do everything on the list as well ;) Additionally, the userpage award program proposal has become official is operational: see Wikipedia:Esperanza/User Page Award to nominate a userpage or volunteer as a judge. Also see the proposed programs page for many new proposals and old ones that need more discussion ;)

Other than that, I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and wish you an Esperanzially good new WikiYear :D Thank you! --Cel e stianpower ^háblame 16:57, 29 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]
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Question about design

Nice job on the Main Page draft. I like the color scheme, etc. I was wondering: How did you make the h1-level heading at the top go away? - ElAmericano | talk 18:46, 31 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Possible update to {{yearbox}}

I have a possible solution. See Wikipedia talk:Timeline standards#New navbox is ambiguous for samples. Slambo (Speak) 16:44, 2 February 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks!

Welcome to Wikipedia:WikiProject_Nova_Scotia. Just make sure you are watching the talk page. I am really looking for nominations for the next article! Cheers, WayeMason 12:01, 3 February 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Pic of the day - column format

It's a permanent project now. All we have to do is keep up with it. It's pretty simple:

Wikipedia:PODT column archive - this is where we keep it stocked up in advance
Template:Pic of the day - go here and click on "Archive" to get to the pics

For each pic, copy it to our archive and strip out the formatting and comments. The guy who maintains the pic of the day only keeps it stocked 1 to 3 days in advance; usually 2 days - which requires we keep a pretty close eye on it. We can't copy them until he's created them.

So if the pics run out, just stock them up again.

--Go for it! 11:01, 4 February 2006 (UTC)[reply]

From the Italian Wikipedia

Hi, I'm sorry, but my English is most bad. I have seen your draft and I find it much beautiful, but in this moment I don't have a lot of time to spend in order to help you. I have tried to work on the height of the two columns (to make them to end at the same time) but without success. The problem is that cannot be established a standard height for all the video resolutions, otherwise we could use simply the parameter height=600px (for example). However, if you can take a look at my personal sandbox... I'm working on the restyling of the Main Paige of it.wiki and I have some problem too (I cannot see the images of background with Internet Explorer). I hope that you have understood all. :-/ Bye. Hill - talk

Main page design

I agree with you on the bottom section of the Main Page draft. It does need some style. Kevin Bass' design is perfect for this. --Go for it!

COTW Project

You voted for Aeronautics, this week's Collaboration of the week. Please come and help it become a featured-standard article. -- King of Hearts | (talk) 19:25, 12 February 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Another Esperanzial note...

Hi again Esperanzians! Well, since our last frolic in the realms of news, the Advisory Council has met twice more (see WP:ESP/ACM2 and WP:ESP/ACM3). As a result, the charter has been ammended twice (see here for details) and all of the shortcuts have been standardised (see the summary for more details). Also of note is the Valentines ball that will take place in the Esperanza IRC channel on the 14th of February (tomorrow). It will start at 6pm UTC and go on until everyone's had enough! I hope to see you all there! Also, the spamlist has been dissolved - all Esperanzians will now recieve this update "newsletter".

The other major notice I need to tell you about is the upcoming Esperanza Advisory Council Elections. These will take place from 12:00 UTC on February 20th to 11:59 UTC on February 27th. The official handing-over will take place the following day. Candidates are able to volunteer any time before the 20th, so long as they are already listed on the members list. Anyone currently listed on the memberlist can vote. In a change since last time, if you have already been a member of the leadership, you may run again. Due to the neutrality precident, I will not vote for anyone.

Yours, as ever, Esperanzially,
--Cel es tianpower ^háblame 09:00, 13 February 2006 (UTC)[reply]
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History of art now COTW

Thanks to your support, this article is now the collaboration of the week. Feel free to help in any way possible during this week. — ₀₉₁₈^BRIAN • 2006-02-19 20:20