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Protected

I've just protected this page for one hour. Guys - the edit war is stupid. There's no need to start calling other users assholes - discuss things in a more collegial manner. WP:NOTCENSORED certainly doesn't apply to incivility. When the protection is finished, I suggest everyone leaves things how they are and moves on to more important tasks. Ryan Postlethwaite 23:02, 31 July 2009 (UTC)

The original anon doesnt write good English, clearly not their first langauge, and may not have known how offensive his comments were; those who restored his comment clearly have no such excuse. Thanks, SqueakBox talk 01:01, 1 August 2009 (UTC)

The comments were translated from spanish. The comments were worse in spanish. Griffinofwales (talk) 01:09, 1 August 2009 (UTC)

You are confusing me now, whatSpanish? I can see none on this page right now I'd be interested in what you mean by a lot worse than asshole, in British culture, and I assume you are British too from your name, its about as bad as it gets. Thanks, SqueakBox talk 01:16, 1 August 2009 (UTC)

Aah, I see the Spanish you are referring to, paja is vulgar for wanker which is about as offensive as asshole. But we dont need any of these words used here in anger, that is what our civility policy is for. Thanks, SqueakBox talk01:19, 1 August 2009 (UTC)

It was a translation! They were never used here! Sorry about the delay in the response. I had an autoblock on my IP. Griffinofwales (talk) 01:25, 1 August 2009 (UTC)

Can I retranslate as "man of straw" or will you revert that too. Thanks, SqueakBox talk 01:29, 1 August 2009 (UTC)

What? Don't understand that. About your earlier comments, I have Welsh blood which is what my user name refers to. Griffinofwales (talk) 01:30, 1 August 2009 (UTC)

"pero te haces las pajas porque" ...... never mind. Thanks, SqueakBox talk 01:49, 1 August 2009 (UTC)

Let's just move on. This is just wasting valuable time, which I now intend to spend trying to get some sleep. Some hope! Rodhullandemu 01:28, 1 August 2009 (UTC)

I wonder if Jimmy is sick of the new messages bar yet... :) Until It Sleeps 03:25, 1 August 2009 (UTC)

Arbcom

Hey Jimbo. I got your message about your wanting me to supervise Arbcom by vetoing the more inane decisions and directing them towards constructive remedies wherever possible. Do you think the community will be okay with your investing me with absolute power as a kind of High Priest of Misplaced Pages? ChildofMidnight (talk) 03:20, 1 August 2009 (UTC)

Uhhh, I can only assume you're joking. :) But on the off chance that you're not, can you let me know where you got this obviously impersonated message? :-) --Jimbo Wales (talk) 20:37, 1 August 2009 (UTC)

Yes. Sorry. Just joking. Busted again. But I did get your message notifying me that I am the most valuable contributor to Misplaced Pages and that you oppose anyone interfering with my activities here. It makes sense that you can't make that kind of statement public for fear of creating jealousy among the many lesser contributors (even though you obviously feel strongly about it). Have a nice weekend. ChildofMidnight (talk) 20:48, 1 August 2009 (UTC)

:) --Jimbo Wales (talk) 21:02, 1 August 2009 (UTC)

Request for community discussion of blocking by unsupervised automated processes

I've started a thread at AN to request a wider discussion of giving automated processes the ability to block users. I don't believe that there was ever a wide discussion, let alone an acceptance, of granting admin rights to bots. A recent proposal to allow some abuse filters to block users raised some concerns for me, which I have outlined in the AN thread. Please take a look, and weigh in if you have an opinion. Thanks. Delicious carbuncle (talk) 18:28, 1 August 2009 (UTC)

Sounds complicated. I think I'll stay out of it. The only thing I can say that I'm sure of is that policy pages ought to reflect actual practice, and actual practice ought to follow policy. If the two are in disharmony, then one should change. Which one, ahhh, well, that's always the complicated question I suppose. :-) --Jimbo Wales (talk) 00:34, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

Upcoming holiday

Approximately 36 hours from now, I will go into a remote forest on a camping trip with my daughter. For several days I will have no Internet service nor even cellphone service. I will therefore be slow in answering email or doing anything else online.--Jimbo Wales (talk) 00:29, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

Enjoy it! —Mythdon (talk • contribs) 00:32, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

Have a good time, Jimbo. =) →javért 00:33, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

Enjoy your vacation, we'll try not to destroy the 'pedia in your absence ;). Best, Mifter (talk) 01:00, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

We'll be just as usual in your absence. —Mythdon (talk • contribs) 01:02, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

Don't worry Jimbo, I'll keep an eye on things here. You just go and have fun. ChildofMidnight (talk) 04:06, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

Have you considered implementing RFC 1149? It would solve your communication problems :-) --Carnildo (talk) 04:24, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

I now have a new favorite expression: "Other avian data transfer methods".--Jimbo Wales (talk) 05:16, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

Just watch out for Dastardly and Muttley. ;-P --BSTemple (talk) 16:42, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

Don't worry, we won't throw any huge parties or take joy rides in the car while you're away. Jehochman 05:14, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

That's right, we won't. We'll be just how we always are: Building an encyclopedia, serving it's integrity, and ensuring its safety. —Mythdon (talk • contribs) 06:07, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

Have fun! :-) (I put {{wikibreak}} at the top of your talk page, hope you don't mind.) -- King of ♥ ♦ ♣ ♠ 16:28, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

The 36 hours hasn't went by yet, so he probably will mind. I'm not going to touch it though. —Mythdon (talk • contribs) 22:27, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

Aside from being enjoyable, this type of vacation is beneficial psychologically, provided that you leave Misplaced Pages behind mentally as well as physically. ☯  Zenwhat (talk) 00:45, 4 August 2009 (UTC)

Just when I need him

Damn! I finally had a question I thought Jimbo would be able to help with. Now he's got real flies to swat and I'm still looking for thoughts. Maybe some of the regular readers of this page would like to offer an opinion in Jimbo's absence, I think all views are important.

I wanted to ask what the founder thought of editing historic photographs to suit the aesthetic preferences of an editor. This is not canvassing. I don't want people to flock to the discussion I will be linking at the end, even if they have implemented RFC 1149. Rather, please leave any thoughts on this issue here or on my talk page, they may convince me I am wrong. Or make me feel better. I will certainly also re-post here once Jimbo returns. The discussion is at Misplaced Pages talk:WikiProject History of photography#"Cleanup" of Daguerreotype. Thanks – Sswonk (talk) 22:35, 4 August 2009 (UTC)

Motion Passed

Hello Jimbo Wales, just noting for the record that the Arbitration Committee has passed a motion relating to you at WP:AC/N.

On behalf of the Arbitration Committee, MBisanz 05:00, 5 August 2009 (UTC)

Your Birthday

Almost one month away from your 43rd birthday. Are you excited or are you dreading it? Just curious :P SparksBoy (talk) 17:54, 5 August 2009 (UTC)

Wonderful Stuff

This wikipedia is a wonderful thing. I am glad I have joined and can't wait to start editing. Thank you Jimbo!!!WheelsonWilly69 (talk) 00:10, 6 August 2009 (UTC)