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RIght on board

I like your way. Screw it. I tried and failed! Hope to see you again in more pleasant circumstances! Karwynn (talk) 16:07, 2 August 2006 (UTC)

RFC

rootology, thanks for your comments at the hipocrite rfc. If you can stand to, though, I'd take the RFC off your watchlist if I were you.

1. You've made your point, which is very well taken, thoughtful, and civil
2. At this point, the fight between you and Hipo is obviously adding to both your stress levels

I'm not saying you're wrong, but IMHO, you're hitting diminishing marginal returns. Thanks, TheronJ 22:27, 2 August 2006 (UTC)

Actually, if I could make one more unsolicited suggestion, I'd recommend that you strike and apologize for your "stop trolling, troll" comment. I understand that you've been civil for dozens of edits and that Hipo and Zoe have been calling people sockpuppets, trolls, and worse right and left, but (1) responding in kind doesn't do any good, and (2) apologizing for it is the right thing to do. TheronJ 22:39, 2 August 2006 (UTC)

(edit conflicted) WP:NPA applies both ways, rootology - your calling Hipocrite a troll was unnecessary and inflammatory. Georgewilliamherbert 22:42, 2 August 2006 (UTC)

Hi, good idea, I'll change that. That was a stupid thing to post, by replying in kind to their baiting of me. rootology (T) 22:40, 2 August 2006 (UTC)

Hi George, removed, and apology posted. Not sure if its worth it, but in a good faith move I asked Hip to do likewise... rootology (T) 22:44, 2 August 2006 (UTC)

Good on you - thanks for doing the right thing. (And I do encourage taking the RFC off your watchlist and coming back in a few days to see how it turns out. You've made good points, but there's not much more that you can do on this one.) TheronJ 22:44, 2 August 2006 (UTC)

Are you steven colbert?

Only on odd numbered Fridays. rootology (T) 03:00, 3 August 2006 (UTC)

What if we threw in a case of beer? :-p Torinir _{( Ding my phone My support calls E-Support Options )} 10:47, 3 August 2006 (UTC)

Looking for an AfD

If you have the patience, you can start at ] and page through all of them. User:Zoe|(talk) 01:56, 3 August 2006 (UTC)

I wouldn't have had the patience to go through all of that. Good luck. I wasn't "pulled into" the History21 mess, I've been there for some time, because of all of the Eyre stuff. But I've taken enough troll time. No more.  :) User:Zoe|(talk) 02:58, 3 August 2006 (UTC)

How?

Unless the "sockpuppetry" was confirmed through matching IP addresses, I do not see how this is possible. I have operated through public IP addresses, but I have not sockpuppeted. I just don't understand this. I haven't been malicious, I haven't vandalized, I haven't done anything wrong. And here I am, a good user who has committed no crime and is nonetheless condemned, abandoned even by those who initially supported his attempt to stopped an unjustified attack! I'm sorry, this anger is not directed at you, but I am frankly bewildered and upset. This is becoming far too much. I joined Misplaced Pages to have fun, and now find myself fighting tooth and nail simply for the right to stay on under some sort of probation.

Unless some light is shed on this, I will seriously consider leaving the Misplaced Pages community. I AM NOT A SOCKPUPPET!!!

Is it IP addresses? That I understand, but if it's something else than it is simply beyond me. I'm sorry, I can't discuss this any further, I'm getting too angry.

History21 02:06, 3 August 2006 (UTC)History21

A SOCK?!?!

Yeah, I suspected that about History21, but given the incivility and lack of AGF, I still thought there was a problem. But if the RfC's dying down, I guess I'll remove my endorsements and wash my hands clean of it. Hopefully Hip's wikibreak will cool him down as my two did for me, and maybe this will all be done here and now, so that RfC will be moot.

By the way, congrats on your 1000 edits. I guess you're worth something now :-) Karwynn (talk) 15:19, 3 August 2006 (UTC)

Templates thingy business....

About all those templates and articles you mentioned on the village pump - if there are lots and lots of em then pick a state or 2 for me and I will do some work on it if you like. Lighten the load and what not :D --Errant Tmorton166(Review me) 21:05, 4 August 2006 (UTC)

Heh... if you're game... I started with Template:Washington just because I live there, going by county alphabetically as far as Douglas county so far, to break communities down into more manageable chunks--I tagged every unincorporated area (except ghost towns), village, town, and city. It's totally hit or miss, regardless of size. It was somelike like 60% complete, maybe. Just whip open a bunch in tabs on Firefox, and have at them, with the template tag at the bottom and as the edit summary. If you want I can get WA, maybe your own state first for you? My OCD twitched violently when I caught wind of this being incomplete everywhere. Every state is hit or miss (except CT, which is done) that I could see. This could maybe even be a decent project to start, and recruit for. It can't really be done by bot as it's subjective in places. rootology (T) 21:11, 4 August 2006 (UTC)

Ok no problem I will start rooting around and pick a state to work on. err as to my own state as big as your country is I don't think the UK is quite in it yet... :D As to a Misplaced Pages:Wikiproject yeah thats a good idea - there are 52 states after all :D :D --Errant Tmorton166(Review me) 21:18, 4 August 2006 (UTC)

Superman Returns

I think you did some nice work on the article, it definitely has a better flow now. Unfortunately I don't have a lot of time to work on this, but I can give my opinion: All sections eventually need to be cut down to essentials (the plot can be distilled further, for instance) and most of the Box Office details will eventually evaporate. I'd say the article can sit for a little while, let's see how fan(atics) react to your changes. I'll make a couple minor changes... Jeff schiller 03:41, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

Superman

I went ahead and cut down the links at Superman Returns even more; I'm not a fan of dodgy external links! Hope you don't mind, HawkerTyphoon 09:21, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

Inland Connecticut

Not sure on the usage of the term - I live in Massachusetts, not Connecticut. However, I see there are other "valid" regions listed in the template (such as the Litchfield Hills, Quiet Corner, and Greater Hartford) that constitute what I think is "inland Connecticut". I'm for removing it. --Schzmo 23:07, 6 August 2006 (UTC)

Screenshots

Actually, I don't think images and copywrite isses regarding them is my forte. I can see nothing wrong with the screenshots you have uploaded and added to the article about Superman Returns. You clearly detailed why the screenshots were uploaded, have an appropriate image tag I believe and have discussed that they are low resolution, etc. Good work.--MONGO 20:56, 7 August 2006 (UTC)

The images are mainly in violation of Misplaced Pages's fair use policy.

A limited number of photos that provide information or critical commentary is fine. However, the inclusion of a stand-alone gallery of copyrighted screenshots is not premitted under that policy. For example, the copyrighted comic covers referenced in the film are fine, since they add to the critical commentary of the film's shooting process. The stand alone gallery does not provide any additional information, unfortunately. --Madchester 01:56, 8 August 2006 (UTC)

Sockpuppetry

Well thats too bad about him, however I still tend to stand by your original statement. The blanket, blind reversion of all of the content was wrong, and if sources were needed than sources should have been asked for with cite notices. ~Rangeley (talk) 01:05, 8 August 2006 (UTC)

Image:USSEvansDE-1023.jpg

Hi, I noticed that you uploaded this image, Image:USSEvansDE-1023.jpg. While it is appreciated and it is a very good image of the ship in question I am concerned over its source. Given its age, it may be in the public domain either because the copyright may have expired (if it existed), or if it was created by the Navy, which would place it within the public domain. I was wondering if you could provide some more information as to where it came from, or how you attained this image. At the bottom of the image it says S.F. Golden Gate - August 1957 Is this some sort of magazine, do you know more about this? Thanks -- malo (tlk) (cntrbtns) 05:33, 8 August 2006 (UTC)

Google Bombs

Thanks a lot for taking on the mergeing/moving of all those Google Bomb articles. I was about to sit down and do it when I got the pleasant surprise. --Danielrocks123 21:31, 8 August 2006 (UTC)

Misplaced Pages:Intentionally permanent red link

This edit looks like it hit the wrong page, or something. Were you trying to craft a new page and in the wrong window? I've reverted it for now, maybe you intended to be here? You can recover your edit by going here, hitting Select All, and then pasting into your policy draft page. Cheers! -- nae'blis 21:52, 10 August 2006 (UTC)

Stop following me around

I noticed over the past week you have been showing up on my watchlist at articles you never edited before. I think you should find your own path.--MONGO 07:12, 11 August 2006 (UTC)

Good to hear...you'll like the latest new member even better. Striver and I have a history, so leave it there for him...he'll understand.--MONGO 07:17, 11 August 2006 (UTC)

Orphaned fair use images

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Jones article

Thanks. Same to you. --Peephole 02:53, 13 August 2006 (UTC)

MyWikiBiz discussion

Please join the new discussion at: "Paid to edit" dialogue -- MyWikiBiz 05:37, 13 August 2006 (UTC)

Good thinking

Good thinking, I was trying to stay on subject, but I wandered after all :-\. YOu're right though, it seems like people only oppose this when they get into conflicts, makes me wonder what they're afraid of. Karwynn (talk) 14:58, 14 August 2006 (UTC)

Barret

Heh, actually I used them all up as well. --Peephole 17:10, 14 August 2006 (UTC)

Spamming

Yo, stop the WP:RECALL spamming. --Cyde Weys 17:30, 14 August 2006 (UTC)

Admin recall

I don't have a problem with developing a policy that will make admins easier to desysop, but I'm not sure that I have much to add to the debate on that proposed policy. If I think of anything, I'll chime in.--MONGO 20:30, 14 August 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for the note... I saw the link at the pump, but have been busy on wikibooks the last few days. I'll pop over and have a look-see. --SB_Johnny | 23:08, 14 August 2006 (UTC)

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Santorum straw poll

Hi -- I didn't want to post this on the straw poll page, but I think your vote is not where you want it in the Santorum AfD straw poll. Right now you're voting for the article titled "Santorum" to be about the sexual slang term. When I made the comment to you on that page, I was really suggesting you move your comment down to the section underneath. Again, sorry if I've misinterpreted your statements there. Mike Christie (talk) 10:03, 15 August 2006 (UTC)

Editing patterns

I think you're busy wikistalking Tony Sidaway around to other editors talk pages and referring to other editors as "trolling" (which is something you have repeatedly been stating that others do)...so please don't do that.--MONGO 15:40, 15 August 2006 (UTC)

There you go again, with the comment about trolling. You beginning to see my point?--MONGO 15:48, 15 August 2006 (UTC)

Root, I know that other people use the term all the time, but IMHO, no good can ever come of accusing someone else of being a troll or of trolling.

1. It's wrong. Because trolling requires intent, using either term requires that you assume bad faith;
2. It doesn't do any good. Noone, in the history of time, has ever been convinced to change their mind for the better because they saw someone called a troll; people who are disposed not to like Cyde's edits will react just the same if you say "Cyde had some fairly (or remarkably) uncivil edits" as if you say "Cyde trolled me"; and people who are disposed to like Cyde's edits will be less convinced by the trolling accusation; and
3. It forces you to surrender a little bit of the high ground on your quest for admin civility.

Just my $0.02, TheronJ 15:53, 15 August 2006 (UTC)

Award