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User:Amirreza

Yes dear Xeno. Thanks alot! Amirreza (talk) 18:49, 2 September 2008 (UTC)

Fable 2 / Masterchief

Well, bugger me! I took it out because it seemed too outlandish without a source, but there you go and prove it. Yet another reason to go out and get this! --Ged UK (talk) 21:40, 2 September 2008 (UTC)

heh, it used to have a cite before to stave off people thinking that, not sure where it went. =) no worries. –xeno (talk) 21:40, 2 September 2008 (UTC)

theybannedme,com

May I have a copy of the deleted entry sent to me?

I was about to cite the actual references before said deletion. It may have read absurd, but every word can be verified in a court of law. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Decan lude (talk • contribs) 21:58, 2 September 2008 (UTC)

 Done Deleted content posted to your talk page. –xeno (talk) 22:05, 2 September 2008 (UTC)

VG Newsletter

Oh great Hermes of Wikipedia. Might I beseech you to deliver the newsletter from a top Mount Video games? Sorry, I'm on a slight mythology kick right now.

It's a couple hours early, but I wasn't sure if I could get to it later tonight. Please deliver it when you have time. Wikipedia:WikiProject Video games/Newsletter/20080903. As always Xeno, it is much appreciated. (Guyinblack25 talk 22:45, 2 September 2008 (UTC))

Most definitely, great orator. Perhaps it could behoove you to pray to the VG Gods bestow upon me Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise this fine day? –xeno (talk) 22:47, 2 September 2008 (UTC)

Re:

Hi! Thanks for the response ;) The IP has been blocked for around 48 hours (ending tomorrow evening, Pacific Time), and his original account was banned indefinitely. I was hoping his IP might be blocked indefinitely as well, because his edits are disruptive, he continues to harass me, and others, but only if he does this sort of thing again after his block is lifted. Thank you so much! BlackPearl14talkies! 23:39, 2 September 2008 (UTC)

Who gave you admin rights?

[Personal attack removed]. --217.237.151.52 (talk) 23:39, 2 September 2008 (UTC)

Please, No personal attacks. Thanks, LegoKontribsTalkM 23:47, 2 September 2008 (UTC)

The WPVG Newsletter for August 2008

In future, please don't have it mark the edits as minor, as when bots do that the new messages bar doesn't come up. —Giggy 07:07, 3 September 2008 (UTC)
ah crud - my bad. forgot to clear that tick, as I delivered from home instead of work where I have the correct settings.. will remember for next time. –xeno (talk) 12:21, 3 September 2008 (UTC)

RfA thanks

Thank you for voting in my RfA, which succeeded with 71 support, 14 oppose, and 5 neutral. Thanks for your participation. I hope I serve you well!

--SmashvilleBONK! 23:32, 3 September 2008 (UTC)

Milestone

5,000 legitimate (mostly) edits! =) I've come a long way. Washburnmav (talk) 21:52, 4 September 2008 (UTC)

Nice! Just remember that article building trumps huggling and vandal-stomping any day =) (boy am I hypocritical or what!) –xeno (talk) 21:56, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
That's your POV, Xeno. :P GlassCobra 06:21, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

:DD Thanks

Thanks for the barnstar! :-) Stwalkerster [ talk ] 16:41, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

User: Bart Versieck

You may be interested in commenting on a discussion regarding the above noted user here. Cheers, CP 17:11, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

KoshVorlon/Ft

Xenocidic - please don't revert that page again. The MFD is still up there, it's just compressed. It looks better (on my page ) that way. That's the reason for the box. Thanks 18:18, 5 September 2008 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by KoshVorlon (talk • contribs)

Well, I don't know if it looks better - your entire talk page is now within a hidden box - but as you wish. I added noinclude tags to remove your talk page from MFD - as it is only the transcluded thing, not your talk page, that is up for MFD. –xeno (talk) 18:20, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
Xenocidic, I saw your note over at MFD - and to show good faith, that page is deleted as a user db -u. Thanks! 18:26, 5 September 2008 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by KoshVorlon (talk • contribs)
Thanks - that's probably best for all involved. Cheers, –xeno (talk) 18:37, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

Have the spooks landed?

Hello X, rather than me write it all again, can you visit here and make a comment . Cheers Kaiwhakahaere (talk) 22:50, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

Hey...

...can you take a look at my talk page, this, and this and render some advice?  Frank  |  talk  01:13, 6 September 2008 (UTC)

Never mind, this has moved along to WP:AN and has enough attention now...  Frank  |  talk  02:04, 6 September 2008 (UTC)
Bizarre, indeed. –xeno (talk) 11:49, 6 September 2008 (UTC)
Commented here.

why did you block him ?

xenocidic why did you block cyberdemon4 —Preceding unsigned comment added by Cyberdemon5 (talk • contribs) 11:42, 6 September 2008 (UTC)

Because he/(you?) was/were moving pages to nonsense locations. Page names are not there to give a description of the page, they are simply supposed to name it succinctly. –xeno (talk) 11:50, 6 September 2008 (UTC)

CMR is driving me crazy

ARGH!!!! Wikipedia:Gaming_the_system Its breeding like rabbits and they got it from my userspace again (My dodgy syntax) ;)   «l| Ψrom3th3ăn ™|l»  (talk) 12:27, 6 September 2008 (UTC)

lol, I'll get pwnd for plagiarism if that happens much more =) –xeno (talk) 17:44, 8 September 2008 (UTC)

He's back...

He's back... - Adolphus79 (talk) 05:56, 7 September 2008 (UTC)

 Done Protected for another 3 months - cheers. –xeno (talk) 17:43, 8 September 2008 (UTC)

A request for rollback and maybe a favor

Hi there Xeno. I'd like to ask a favor from you: My adoptee, Maedin (talk · contribs), wants to receive rollback-permission to easier fight vandalism ([1]). She is afraid though that it will be denied, given that she has a low edit count. So I'd like to ask you to consider that request because while her edit count might be low, I am utterly convinced the helpful nature and the civility of her edits so far speak for themselves and will allow her to get this permission. If you want, I will serve as the one you can slap with a trout if she abuses it. But I doubt that :-)

On a side note, as I value your input, I'd like to ask you, if I may do so, to review some of my contributions and tell me your opinion on whether I should pursue adminship in the near future. But you don't have to of course. Regards SoWhy 20:48, 7 September 2008 (UTC)

 Rollback granted to Maedin, the second query I'll take a look when I get a chance, but I've never been very good at vetting candidates =) Participation in AAU is definately a plus! –xeno (talk) 17:43, 8 September 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for that. As for the other thing, well, I don't want some specialised vetting - just your honest opinion. If you have some time. Thanks for your time :-) SoWhy 17:49, 8 September 2008 (UTC)

some grumblings

I'm grumblin' up an essay, and it reminded me of your RFA hypothetical question. Your thoughts on the talkpage of the essay would be welcome. The essay (very rough) is here. Keeper ǀ 76 18:27, 8 September 2008 (UTC)

you? write? ;p –xeno (talk) 18:30, 8 September 2008 (UTC)

Rollback :-))))

Hi Xenocidic, thank you very much for allowing me to have rollback rights. I appreciate you taking the time to review my contributions. Thank you! And thanks to SoWhy for asking on my behalf; he knows he won't need to suffer any trout slapping, :-) Maedin\talk 18:38, 8 September 2008 (UTC)

No problem - happy editing =) –xeno (talk) 18:40, 8 September 2008 (UTC)

VG Newsletter

Your bot gave me the VG Newsletter for August 2008 two times! But, I haven't been on wikipedia fo a while so, can I delete your bots post, or should I leave it? Thx, --TONO459 (talk) 16:57, 9 September 2008 (UTC)

we actually changed the way it's dated, so that's actually two different newsletters. but you can feel free to remove them from your talk page whenever you like =) –xeno (talk) 20:37, 9 September 2008 (UTC)

Status display

Hi Xeno! Cameron forwarded me to you as I had a question about displaying my current online/offline status. how do i get it up and running ona page like CVU?I see you have on at the top of your talk page too. How!? Thanks. Wiki Roxor (talk) 15:36, 10 September 2008 (UTC)

Create Special:Mypage/Status with the word "online". Then add {{statustop}} to the top of your userpage(s). By importing the following script into your Special:Mypage/monobook.js, and refreshing your cache, you will find buttons along the top of your screen for "online" "busy" "around" and "offline" that will update your status page automagically:
importScript('User:Xenocidic/statusChanger2.js');
let me know if you need further help on this. –xeno (talk) 16:21, 10 September 2008 (UTC)
Thanks a bunch!!! Wiki Roxor (talk) 17:24, 10 September 2008 (UTC)

Subpages

Hello, sir. I saw your note of Scepia's page to leave messages for him here. I need his to create a subpage for {{User:Scepia/cvg-N}} (that's obviously wrong I know), so in other words native to gaming. Any comments feel free to contact me, and yes I know the links below are a redirect circle.--Chris Wattson (talk) 19:13, 10 September 2008 (UTC)

If he ever returns, I doubt he would have a problem with it - go for it. –xeno (talk) 19:43, 10 September 2008 (UTC)
His contribs show a blatant Special:Contributions/Andy_Bjornovich sock. Tombomp (talk/contribs) 18:38, 11 September 2008 (UTC)
Hrm I guess I don't see it –xeno (talk) 18:41, 11 September 2008 (UTC)
Interest in languages and claim to know 25 languages (Andy Bjornovich had about that many babel boxes on his user page), silly comments, no article edits, instantly finding your talk page, being an idiot with his talk page, a similar writing style. I guess it's hard to say for sure with so few edits. Tombomp (talk/contribs) 18:45, 11 September 2008 (UTC)
Also ridiculously long name and a claim to have "aspergers" [2] as well as an interest in poor quality British TV. It's not a big deal, maybe he'll be a constructive contributor this time?? Tombomp (talk/contribs) 20:35, 12 September 2008 (UTC)
Plus CMAMJW appears two days after AZPPB was blocked and he shows a degree of knowledge way above what a new user would know. Hmmm. — Rlevse • Talk • 19:54, 13 September 2008 (UTC)
Oh, and he also admits on his userpage to using an IP he previously used to edit his user page while blocked [3]. Maybe I should make an SSP case at some point.Tombomp (talk/contribs) 20:10, 13 September 2008 (UTC)
Andy says he has "aspergers" here Tombomp (talk/contribs) 21:15, 13 September 2008 (UTC)
This same odd spelling of "aspergers" by both of them locks this up. I've indef'd Chris Wattson. — Rlevse • Talk • 21:46, 13 September 2008 (UTC)
There also is a fixation with Pi[4][5], using "Hello, sir" to begin posts, redirects of talk pages,[6][7] user names composed of only letters,[8][9] Claiming to speak about 20-25 languages and requests for "Smith" translation into Ukrainian,[10][11][12][13][14] He hinted about his geographic location in a place were someone might see it[15], then alluded to being blocked under another account[16], then gave a bigger hint[17], and a bigger hint,[18], and then an obvious hint.[19]. -- Suntag ☼ 23:03, 13 September 2008 (UTC)

Hello. I'd like to admit to two sockpuppets. User talk:212.85.13.143 and User talk:212.159.64.14. Andy Bjornovich (talk) (contributions) (email) 17:46, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

Yep, definitely another sock alright! The reverting because "I don't want to blow my cover" while admitting it on another talk page is pretty typical of his timewasting behaviour. Tombomp (talk/contribs) 19:39, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

RfC on conduct of User:Abd, comment requested

Thank you for expressing interest at User:Abd/RfC/Proxy Table in my standing userspace RfC. The first questions to be addressed are at User:Abd/RfC/8.11.08 block, which is a page for the questions and (later) a summary of consensus. Comments and discussion have been begun, by me, at User talk:Abd/RfC/8.11.08 block. Because the first questions address the warning issued to me by Jehochman before the block on 8/11, and should not involve extensive research, I have several times asked Jehochman to comment, but he has declined so far. I have also asked Carcharoth, as suggested by Jehochman, to look at it, but so far he hasn't found time; perhaps he will in the next few days. If you are able to look at the pages ref'd above, and comment regarding the questions, or otherwise as you see fit, it would be appreciated. I am waiting to see if these questions can be resolved and a preliminary consensus found, without going to a wider forum, such as the Village Pump, AN, or a standard user RfC. Thanks for any time you can give this. --Abd (talk) 21:10, 10 September 2008 (UTC)

People should not become involved in this user-controlled RFC - we have an RFC process, Abd has so far found nobody willing to become involved in his illegitimate version of the process. You should tell him (as everyone else has over the last month of him spamming people) that you will be happy to be involved in a real community controlled RFC, not his sham version. He wants to use the results of it to attack a number of dedicated administrators. It could be harmful to your standing as an editor to be seen to be involved in such an attack page. Send him a clear message instead - set up a real RFC. --87.115.22.127 (talk) 21:34, 10 September 2008 (UTC)

I'm really only opening myself up for direct queries about my involvement, including my unblocking of Abd, so, I don't really see this as a problem. Open a proper RFC? No thank you! =) –xeno (talk) 02:46, 11 September 2008 (UTC)
Thanks, Xeno. You've been honored by a visit from Fredrick day. He's quick. The notice above was given to the four users who expressed interest as described, as usual, within minutes, Fred shows up. He's obviously very active, as he claims elsewhere.--Abd (talk) 05:30, 11 September 2008 (UTC)

Re: 'o hai'

Thanks Xeno. Unfortunately, I can't - I protected it way back. Would you mind unprotecting that and User:Caulde/m (and possibly more when I come across them). Thank you. Caulde 17:47, 11 September 2008 (UTC)

m wasn't protected, but i did find a few that were. let me know if you need semi's on anything. –xeno (talk) 17:52, 11 September 2008 (UTC)

Protection

[20] In all honesty, all they will do is move onto another users talk page, so really I do not mind leaving mine unprotected (better there than in namespace). Tiptoety talk 19:27, 11 September 2008 (UTC)

True, but it takes them time to re-group and re-organize... its your page, feel free to downgrade, I'll just take it off my watchlist ;> –xeno (talk) 19:28, 11 September 2008 (UTC)

Xenobot

I believe that Xenobot has delivered a message to a wrong page: [21] —Preceding unsigned comment added by Kuld (talk • contribs) 11:51, 13 September 2008 (UTC)

argh, he did that again? i'm really confused... someone on the delivery list must have their talk page redirected there. thanks. –xeno (talk) 15:15, 13 September 2008 (UTC)

Help needed

Please look into this anon IP address 64.53.154.63 (talk). Despite repeated warnings to him/her, as to not disrupt the integrity and well being of Wikipedia, he/she has struck again in the page of Talk: Singapore adding such controversial statement into this section (the statement is highly controversial as it is baseless accusation of Chinese Communist committing such criminal act in Singapore without us knowing, given that Singapore's position has always been anti-communist since it's independence) without providing any relevant sources or solid proof to back up his/her highly controversial statement. Previously, I had requested the main article for semi-protection due to several repeat vandalism from anon IPs but this is a first time for me to request this for the discussion page, and I shudder to think of it as this might hinder other anon IP users from making useful contribution here. So, is it possible to ask for the above-mentioned anon IP to be banned from editing without first logging in? --Dave1185 (talk) 18:52, 13 September 2008 (UTC)

Something to look at...

Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/G DATA AntiVirus Enigma message 03:31, 14 September 2008 (UTC)

Looks like User:Emperordarius has made a nice little personal attack. This editor seems to have had several "last chances," I would not be opposed to a good long block. GlassCobra 16:44, 14 September 2008 (UTC)
You make the call. Enigma message 22:53, 14 September 2008 (UTC)
Having ones contributions nominated for deletion is a stressful ordeal, I would be hesitant to block based on that. –xeno (talk) 01:53, 15 September 2008 (UTC)

Please ban this IP

Hey there Xeno, long time no see. Please ban [22] that IP. He/she continues to vandalise the page, Modern musical symbols. Despite repeated warnings, he/she just isn't stopping. I think a ban would be appropriate now. Must have rollbacked the edits about 5-6 times. Thanks, A Prodigy Sign Here/Contact 10:01, 14 September 2008 (UTC)

WP:AIV would probably be faster. Tombomp (talk/contribs) 10:06, 14 September 2008 (UTC)
Well I've submitted a report there as well now, thanks for the link. Had to rollback two more times since, this is just getting boring and more tiresome. I wish it would stop... A Prodigy Sign Here/Contact 10:17, 14 September 2008 (UTC)

Requesting copy of deleted article Creating new wikipedia article

Hey there Xeno, sorry to bother you once again, but could you provide me with a copy of Creating new wikipedia article, which was deleted as CSD#A7? I'd like to review it for my !vote on Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Jamesontai 2. Regards SoWhy 11:09, 14 September 2008 (UTC)

Thank you very much! :-) SoWhy 07:08, 15 September 2008 (UTC)

Making a article un-viewable

Is there a way to make a article unviewable for a period of time. HereFord 20:53, 14 September 2008 (UTC)

nope, this isn't really possible...may I ask why? –xeno (talk) 01:54, 15 September 2008 (UTC)
remember you can always tag an article {{underconstruction}} or {{inuse}} if you're worried about other people editing an article or just use a Sandbox or even 'notepad' Lympathy Talk 16:01, 18 September 2008 (UTC)
Because theirs a game that come out in Europe before the USA and i dont want to read about it before I get it. Hereford 01:57, 20 September 2008 (UTC)

Mizan Zainal Abidin

Could you delete the above page so I could move this page backk? Thanks, H2H (talk) 06:40, 15 September 2008 (UTC)

move done. –xeno (talk) 12:25, 15 September 2008 (UTC)
Thanks, [H2H] (talk) 21:31, 15 September 2008 (UTC)

:)

Josh Atkins (talk - contribs) 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.

—Preceding undated comment was added at 17:04, September 15, 2008 (UTC).
lulz that was a botching of epic proportions... re the ubx thing tho - no worries. –xeno (talk) 17:05, 15 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) 02:51, 16 September 2008 (UTC)

Help with statustop

Hi, can you help me with statustop? I have posted on WP:Help Desk but no answers so far...thanks -AbhishekTalk 07:20, 16 September 2008 (UTC)

Its working now, thanks a lot. Cheers! -AbhishekTalk 13:57, 16 September 2008 (UTC)

Hey

Oh man it's Xeno, it's been so long man. What's up? Have you gone through many debates lately like me and American Eagles? I wonder how he's doing anyways, I haven't talked to him in forever. Good luck admining. Cheerio!--Ezekiel 7:19 †alk 16:08, 18 September 2008 (UTC)

Oh, there's always something ;> Thanks for dropping in! –xeno (talk) 18:44, 18 September 2008 (UTC)

Moving User talk:Abyssalrenamehold

User:Abyssal needs his talk to be moved to User talk:Abyssal instead of User talk:Abyssalrenamehold. I can't do it because of a redirect. I think it needs an Admin to do it. Lympathy Talk 17:44, 18 September 2008 (UTC)

Thanks, Xeno. Abyssal (talk) 22:57, 18 September 2008 (UTC)

Notice of request for deletion of editor Xeno :)

Xeno, the editor you are, has been nominated for deletion. We appreciate your contributions. However, an editor does not feel that you satisfy Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion and has explained why in the nomination space. Your opinions on yourself are welcome; please participate in the discussion by adding your comments at User:GlassCobra/Editor for deletion#Xeno and please be sure to sign your comments with four tildes (~~~~). You are free to edit during the discussion but should not remove the nomination (unless you wish not to participate); such removal will not end the deletion discussion (actually it will). Thank you, and have a good sense of humor :). Shapiros10 contact meMy work 01:05, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

Sweet... finally! - Adolphus79 (talk) 03:38, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

Cant Sleep, CMR will get me

ARGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!
Wikipedia:BITE
Wikipedia:Etiquette
Wikipedia:Assume_good_faith
Wikipedia:Do_not_disrupt_Wikipedia_to_illustrate_a_point
Wikipedia:Gaming_the_system
Wikipedia:Disruptive_editing
WP:CVU
Trust you have seen my coummunity ban thread on ANI?  «l| Ψrom3th3ăn ™|l»  (talk) 02:59, 21 September 2008 (UTC)

No, sorry - I had not noticed it as I've been busy with other projects. I commented there (multi-edit diff, disregard the bit by FayssalF that came in the middle). It is a sincere offer to resume our adoption relationship in a mentorship capacity, but I do think you need to stay away from the noticeboards, either voluntarily or by topic ban. –xeno (talk) 07:10, 21 September 2008 (UTC)
Yes, I agree that I need to stay away from anything that is WP:A*, WP:A** or WP:RFAR. As for mentoring I'm yet to decide who I will better relate to as i have recieved 3 offers from outstanding editors (you of which are one of them)   «l| Ψrom3th3ăn ™|l»  (talk) 11:50, 21 September 2008 (UTC)
Cool... I won't take offense if you don't select me, especially given my reduced activity levels. –xeno (talk) 13:59, 21 September 2008 (UTC)

help with an adoption matter

Hi I notice (though I know you say you are quite busy at the mo) that you are often active in WP:ADOPT matters. I don't know if you would be the right person, but I have specific needs with regards to one of my adoptees. User:903M almost always edits while I'm asleep (I'm in the UK, but a night owl.) So I wake up and any problems they've been in may have escalated to AN/I, or led to a block etc. I love adopting 903M and don't want to stop being their adopter, I feel they're finally making some progress, but I need someone else who happens to be awake at the same time as them, to keep an eye on them and intervene sometimes if need be. She often edits most actively between 03:00- 10:00 GMT/UTC to give a large window. I don't know who's up at that time that you can suggest? Sticky Parkin 15:04, 21 September 2008 (UTC)

I am user 903M. I am open to being adopted. Here is my assessment:

Whom I seek: Someone who knows a lot, both about the world and also about Wikipedia. Someone who has an analytical mind and is willing to consider things. A hothead is not whom I seek.

Self analysis: I am also well versed in several subjects. I have a sense of right and wrong and seek right. Sometimes, this can get me into trouble. For example, I am very interested in a scholarly Wikipedia but I am opposed to plagiarism and improper use of images. The use of images caused conflict about 30 hours ago. I tend to be very polite and considerate. A hothead, I'm not. I also have a sense of fairness and justice. If I see someone mistreated in Wikipedia or in life, I don't like. At times, I have insisted on a rule in Wikipedia too much. I understand the concept of IAR (ignore all rules) but I think that was more suited for when Wikipedia was small and new. There are many times that I've thought of being bold and bending a rule but I haven't because I think Wikipedia is now large, established, and not the right place for earth shaking events.

Types of edits that I might do: New articles on deserving subjects, critically examining articles and trying to make them more fair, better written, improvement of highly technical articles (not done much yet), trying to fix common articles and maybe adding a fact. 903M (talk) 06:24, 22 September 2008 (UTC)

Sticky has been very helpful. Another wise adopter would be appreciated. A quick look at you leads me to believe you are wise. Sticky suggested you name. I ask to take me under your wing. 903M (talk) 06:24, 22 September 2008 (UTC)

I didn't mean to suggest you, just because I know you think you're not that active right now. User:Kotra suggested User:Bookkeeperoftheoccult. Sticky Parkin 21:46, 22 September 2008 (UTC)
A quick perusal of the adopter's list shows Tanthalas39 (talk · contribs), Useight (talk · contribs) and Master of Puppets (talk · contribs), all admins whose judgment I respect and I think they're all in N.A. (not sure about MoP). I don't think I'd be the best choice as you can see from another thread on this page one of my past adoptees was at AN/I and I didn't even get around to that thread until after all the dealing had been done... =\ Best of luck. –xenowiki (talk) 17:01, 23 September 2008 (UTC)

Template:Adminhelp and admin dashboards

Yo, sorry to bother you, and I know no-one really uses it except from me, but Category:Wikipedians looking for help from administrators has had a request up for over a week with no sign of an admin. The request doesn't seem to difficult or controversial, so I am wondering if there is something wrong on the technical side of things and thought to ask you. Are the dashboards working effectively do you know? Does the category need to be in Category:Administrative backlog? Gracias, the skomorokh 14:36, 23 September 2008 (UTC)

The dashboard (at least the original {{admin dashboard}}) shows the open request, not sure why nobody has responded to it. Try WP:AN/K maybe? I've lost my cookies and forgotten my password so I can't login at work. Haven't sorted that yet =) –xenowiki (talk) 16:56, 23 September 2008 (UTC)
 Done. Sorry for the delayz. Redirectified. (emphasis on "rectified") Keeper ǀ 76 17:11, 23 September 2008 (UTC)

Muchas gracias, hombres. Does anyone know if it's possible to have a bot add a message to an admin IRC channel when a user deploys {{Adminhelp}}? You know, like the Bat signal? "Attention admins, please temporarily cease cybering and plotting to ban Kurt Weber - User talk:Example needs your help!" Apparently there was something similar for Category:Wikipedians looking for help. the skomorokh 17:38, 23 September 2008 (UTC)

I'm sure this is possible but neither Keeper, nor I, want anything to do with IRC =) –xenowiki (talk) 19:15, 23 September 2008 (UTC)
Gotcha. the skomorokh 19:20, 23 September 2008 (UTC)

Article for deletion Ma.gnolia

The article Ma.gnolia was marked for deletion and immediately deleted afterwards. Following the information that was put on my talk page I request a copy of the deleted article to be mailed to me. I have put some time into it and will request on the corresponding talk page that it will be restored. I hope you can help me with that. Thank you. Kak (talk) 22:59, 23 September 2008 (UTC)

 Done –xeno (talk) 03:32, 24 September 2008 (UTC)
Thank you for your help, but I need to ask again. Could you please restore the corresponding talk page? I have collected arguments there to restore the article, but just found out that the page was deleted. Kak (talk) 00:25, 29 September 2008 (UTC)
I have just added a comment to the deleter's talk page. Kak (talk) 00:25, 29 September 2008 (UTC)
Already done by X!. Thank you for the time. Kak (talk) 12:17, 29 September 2008 (UTC)

User:The Virginian

I would like to file a complaint about a user named User:The Virginian I already went to the admin complaint board but User:SkyWalker said you were the most helpful admin, anyway The Virginian continually derides others for there edits, rejects any assistance other editors try to give to him in proper wiki ediquett, derides new users for simple edit mistakes even though he himself is not exactly an expert in editing himself and more than likely discouraged these users from editing again, and currently to prevent from being warned by others locked his talk page and prevents access to it by setting it to redirect to another page when others try to access it and leave him a message, I wish to remain anonymouse but I believe his antics have gone on for too long and feel you should look into his actions and dicipline him for his antics.- Deus257 (talk) 04:39, 26 September 2008 (UTC)

It looks like an admin has already left him a msg about this, but I will keep an eye on the situation. –xeno (talk) 10:42, 26 September 2008 (UTC)

Thank You

Thanks for reverting that vandalism on my page. I had no idea that even happened! Deoxys911 (talk) 18:23, 28 September 2008 (UTC)

No problem =) –xeno (talk) 16:42, 29 September 2008 (UTC)

WPNJ monthly spam request

Xeno, can you do a newsletter delivery for WPNJ? The issue is at Wikipedia:WikiProject New Jersey/Newsletter/20080926 and the member list is at Wikipedia:WikiProject New Jersey/Newsletter/Signup. Please note that my goofy coding requires the |collapsed parameter to be added to the subst. Thanks. Jim Miller See me | Touch me 13:54, 29 September 2008 (UTC)

Sure thing... Will send it out around 12 noon EST. –xeno (talk) 14:06, 29 September 2008 (UTC)
 Done –xeno (talk) 16:42, 29 September 2008 (UTC)
Thanks! Jim Miller See me | Touch me 16:50, 29 September 2008 (UTC)

Not weasel words

On the shouting match article, you removed some text and said rm weasel words and speculation. I don't understand why you said that, because I got that information from my reference. So the information is verifiable. Please read over the reference I have, and you will see that it states the same things I said in my article. I just reworded it so it wouldn't be a direct copy of someone else's work. -- IRP ☎ 23:25, 29 September 2008 (UTC)

Gotcha. You might want to cite it directly with a <ref> tag. –xeno (talk) 15:08, 30 September 2008 (UTC)
I don't know how I'm supposed to use the reference tag. What code am I supposed to insert between the <ref> and </ref> tags. -- IRP ☎ 22:52, 1 October 2008 (UTC)
You could use a bare ref like [http://www.website.com Website.com] or you could use the {{cite web}} template. –xeno (talk) 23:25, 1 October 2008 (UTC)
It still didn't work, I don't know why. Here is the URL: http://www.keepschoolssafe.org/students/fighting.htm, here is the link title: Physical Fighting Among Teenagers, and here is the article link: Shouting match. Can you please give me the code I will need to make this work? -- IRP ☎ 00:07, 2 October 2008 (UTC)
Sorry, I forgot to mention that you need to add {{reflist}} to the references for it to show up. –xeno (talk) 00:27, 2 October 2008 (UTC)

Admin dashboard - AIV comments not showing up

The divhide template is doing a bit too good of a job. :-) Do you know offhand where to fix it to get the "show" link back?--SarekOfVulcan (talk) 15:29, 30 September 2008 (UTC)

Hrm, its showing up for me at present - what browser are you using? –xeno (talk) 17:10, 30 September 2008 (UTC)
FF3, but it's back. Somebody must have tweaked the wrong template somewhere... Thanks!--SarekOfVulcan (talk) 17:31, 30 September 2008 (UTC)
Probably someone poking around in the css classes or something. –xeno (talk) 17:35, 30 September 2008 (UTC)


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