User talk:Alasdair/Archive 3

Adminship nomination
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Re: MTR
Any news on the date where the merger of the lines are going to take place? The article will have to undergo a very substantial rewrite post-merger in order to retain its FA status. - Best regards, Mailer Diablo 12:38, 9 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the info. I guess it should be somewhere in late-November 2007 then. - Cheers, Mailer Diablo 12:49, 9 October 2007 (UTC)

My recent RfA
I am sorry you felt it necessary to oppose my recent RfA, which did not succeed. I will attempt to get more experience in the main namespace and the Wikipedia namespace and will try again for RfA in two month's time. I hope I will have satisfied your concerns by then, but if not, please comment as you feel you should. Thanks for participating in my RfA. -- Cobi(t 08:22, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

Your RFA was successful
Congratulations, I have closed your RfA as successful and you are now a sysop! If you have any questions about adminship, feel free to ask me. Please consider messaging me on IRC for access to the #wikipedia-en-admins channel. Good luck! --Deskana (talk) 16:09, 12 October 2007 (UTC)


 * Congratulations - unanimous support! Don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions about using your new admin buttons... WjBscribe 20:48, 20 September 2007 (UTC)


 * Thank you for all the support, espcially yours, for nominating me in the first place!--Alasdair 19:35, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

A question about one of your deletions
Hi, congratulations on your successful RfA, and welcome to the ranks. I look forward to working with you as an administrator.

Now the bad news (well, not really) ... the first user query about one of your administrator actions can be found here. I suggested that the user contact you, but you might want to reach out to him first. Regards, Newyorkbrad 23:32, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

Deletion Follow-up
I'm looking for the reason why Tealeaf was deleted, your note left was ambiguous -- deleted "Tealeaf" ‎ (Deleted because of CSD spam) The posting style followed accepted guidelines and looking at traffic from the site this page was by no means used as a lead generator. We have other mentions on wikipedia that DO drive interested people. This page served a solid purpose as a company backgrounder. Please both reconsider your action and advise the reason for removal. thanks davidewart 12 October 2007 (UTC)


 * Note that this has been brought to DRV. — xDanielx T/C 06:01, 13 October 2007 (UTC)
 * To clarify, it looks like David did properly attempt to notify you, but the GET data got lost since the "&"s turned to "&amp;amp;"s in the URL, so a new page was created (diff). — xDanielx T/C 06:12, 13 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Well, the matter's been resolved, I've asked for it to be undeleted, so it's back.--Alasdair 17:48, 13 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Thanks. — xDanielx T/C 18:56, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

Hello, I'm not good at discussion syntax but I'd like to know why the article PhpCompta was deleted ("not notable web page"!?). PhpCompta is a notable open-source application (and probably the only one) dealing with Belgian and French accounting systems. Apparently it's been done some time ago so I can't even recover it. Ywarnier. —Preceding comment was added at 16:41, 31 October 2007 (UTC)

Rob-B-Hood
You've clearly been a little busy recently (congratulations on the RFA), but I wanted to point out I'd left some comments on this FAC, and was wondering if you would like to respond to them? J.W inklethorpe talk 23:33, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

CSD of Divided I Am
hi, i am well aware that being a hoax isn't a speedy deletion criterion. what is one, however, is being an album by a previously-deleted or non-existent artist, which i clearly stated with the phrase "Unsourced album page of non-notable artist". you will notice that JC is a dab page and not a rapper, nor does it include any reference to a rapper of that name. also note that the other bogus album articles 'by' this artist were speedy deleted with no contest. but not to worry, i'll put it thru an unnecessary AfD as you wish. cheers, tomasz.  15:38, 15 October 2007 (UTC)
 * edit > so is  . cheers, tomasz.  15:41, 15 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Don't worry, it's gone now.--Alasdair 15:42, 15 October 2007 (UTC)

217.206.224.254
Thanks for the block, they were really getting out of hand. Dolive21 10:21, 16 October 2007 (UTC)

Image:Time evolution wars.jpg
Moved to User talk:Alasdair/NFCC.--Alasdair 07:57, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

closing AFDs
Hi – congrats on your bright shiny new mop! Hope you enjoy it and don't get splattered too much with the wastewater, as some of us have lately.

Anyway, I'm here to remind you to place the afd top above the article's title when closing AFDs. If you place the tag below the title, the bot that updates Articles for deletion/Old counts it as still open, and much Wiki-drama will ensue. (Well, maybe not the drama, but the bot will still be unhappy.)

Don't feel bad, 'cause I did the same thing until Sam Blanning set me straight. WP:AFD, WP:IFD, and WP:CFD are closed with the tag on top. WP:TFD, WP:UCFD, and WP:RFD, though, are closed with the tag under the article name, so it's clear that we're supposed to be tortured as much as possible for gaining the tools. (And people think the template messages needed some standardization. Oy.)

I've fixed Articles for deletion/Webalbum, but if you've done other AFDs you might check to see if the tag is on top. Again, congrats, and welcome to the ranks! - Krakatoa  Katie  21:45, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

Reply to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Leranedo#Regarding_your_oppose_to_Rob-B-Hood
The changes I had made was extremely minor and not something that requires extensive discussion. I believe the changes still is within the status quo. And your opinion that I should "abide by the status quo" is foolish. If someone feels to change my edits, then I could care less as they were minor. I'll not going to waste my time to debate with whoever is unhappy with minor improvements. They may just change it or leave it be. Happy editing. Learnedo 19:24, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

Additionally, I wanted to let it be known that my changes to the guidelines was not 'unilaterally'. Even if I had not voted no to your FAC, I still would suggest the changes as it does improve the guidelines whenever at random chance I would run into them. Learnedo 19:30, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

IMDb
What provides the user/reader with a more complete, reliable picture? Ratings from only "professional" (which are also subjective) film reviewers - OR - media reviews AND user reviews. Given that for certain IMDb films, many users remark and rate the films and with each and every ratings, for the most part, there would be an increase in reliability of the rating, since each user can be a check on another. IMDb may depends on film-watchers to contribute their reviews but salaried film reviewers are at times hired and pay to have a certain opinion, and that opinion is commonly compromised by a conflict of interest Both have their flaws and this is the main reason why it would be wise to have BOTH, for all reasons expressed or not expressed, but I believe the main reason is to provide the readers with a FULL more complete picture. This is also important to keep biases at bay. Learnedo 21:38, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

How to satisfy criterion 1a
Check out User:Tony1/How to satisfy Criterion 1a. If you have already read it, try reading it again to gain new insight. Personally, every time I read that page I learn something new. I can try picking out some specific places in Rob-B-Hood later today, but for starters:
 * Some of the first sentences of the paragraphs are weak, such as
 * "The script was modified slightly during filming."
 * "Jackie Chan suffered several minor injuries attempting stunts in the film"
 * "Rob-B-Hood was well received by critics" (is this totally accurate? later in the prose it says there were mixed reviews)

Short vague stubs such as these don't lead the reader into the paragraph. There are many other issues here, and if you still don't understand what I mean, I have one more exercise I can show you, but I'll have to get to it later. Jeff Dahl (Talk • contribs) 19:09, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

User:217.37.95.201
Hi there. I noticed you imposed a 24 hour ban on the above-mentioned anon user. I was just wondering, do you think that's really enough of a block? The user's blocks of edits usually come about 3-7 days apart, so this temporary ban will be over by the next time they log on. Perhaps a week would be more prudent, but don't let me tell you how to do your job. - PeeJay 11:33, 25 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Yeah, that's fair enough. Just thought I'd give you a bit of info about his editing patterns. - PeeJay 12:13, 25 October 2007 (UTC)

WikiProject Food and Drink Newsletter November 2007
WikiProject Food and Drink Newsletter November 2007

--Chef Christopher Allen Tanner, CCC 04:38, 1 November 2007 (UTC)

Requesting page on "Alt-N Technologies" be undeleted
I noticed that our Alt-N Technologies Wikipedia page was recently deleted. This was strictly an information page on Alt-N Technologies. I am requesting that you please reinstate it.

65.240.66.50 21:24, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

Alt-N Technologies page is still down
The page you deleted on Alt-N Technologies provides basic info on the company. Can you please reinstate it? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 65.240.66.50 (talk) 20:52, 26 November 2007 (UTC)

68.181.224.38
This anon user appears to have been involved in a content dispute, not vandalism per se, wasn't warned or blocked before you blocked them for 48 hours (which is longer than most initial blocks I've seen), and didn't violate 3RR. (I agree that the edits should have been sourced, but it appears that the user was blocked without warning.) What gives? dcandeto (talk) 12:21, 27 November 2007 (UTC)
 * I was about to ask you about that. and his edits were some what sourced. Also, I'm sure some of those comments (not your comments, of course, but other people's comments ) left on the IP's talkpage violated WP:NPA or were at minimal incivil. Avec nat...Wikipédia Prends Des Forces.  14:03, 27 November 2007 (UTC)
 * The user's been unblocked because of his explanation (edits based on an official source).--Alasdair 14:05, 27 November 2007 (UTC)

Classification of admins
Hi Alasdair. Please consider adding your admin username to the growing list at Classification of admins. Best! -- Jreferee    t / c  22:44, 28 November 2007 (UTC)

Regarding deleting expired prods
Thank you for deleting expired prods. Really nice someone does tasks like that. However, I noticed you used the deletion summary "Deleted expired unopposed PROD". As I am very curious sometimes, I would like to have a hint of what reason was used, and when the article is deleted, the prodd'ers reason is gone, if it is not saved in the deletion-summary. So it would be nice if you used that, unless it is unsuitable, of course. I have also noticed this is a general advice to prod-deleting admins on WP:PROD, Procedure for administrators. Greswik 16:48, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

WikiProject Food and Drink Newsletter December 2007
WikiProject Food and Drink Newsletter Decemberr 2007

--Chef Christopher Allen Tanner, CCC 22:35, 2 December 2007 (UTC)

Disputed fair use rationale for Image:Rbh E.JPG
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Picked you at random, can you provide a little assistance?
I'm fairly new to Wikipedia, and have read a few things, but I would like a little assistance.

I have removed an image with no source from the Activision Blizzard page a couple times, added by User:Mikco. The image has no source, and is presumably made up. Did I tag correctly? If so, I posted the correct thing on the User_Talk:Mikco, and he reverted my tags on the image. What do I do?

Thanks!

Untamed (talk) 01:06, 12 December 2007 (UTC)

Thank you, sir.
Thanks for that. I did file it under the correct tag, right?

Anyways, is there going to be any sort of action taken againser user:Mikco? It seems he has removed tags from other images he's posted when he doesn't like what they say.

Thanks :) Untamed (talk) 00:16, 13 December 2007 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free media (Image:Buddhist palm construction.jpg)
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VIN Codes
An editor has asked for a deletion review of List of Ford VIN codes. Since you closed the deletion discussion for this article, speedy-deleted it, or were otherwise interested in the article, you might want to participate in the deletion review. On the 13th December you deleted Ferrari VIN Code one of a number of articles relating to VIN codes these have been list for review. Gnangarra 06:54, 21 December 2007 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free media (Image:Buddhist palm construction.jpg)
Thanks for uploading Image:Buddhist palm construction.jpg. The media description page currently specifies that it is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, it is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the media was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that media for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).

If you have uploaded other unlicensed media, please check whether they're used in any articles or not. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that all non-free media not used in any articles will be deleted after seven days, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. BetacommandBot (talk) 14:58, 22 December 2007 (UTC)

WikiProject Food and Drink Newsletter January 2008
WikiProject Food and Drink Newsletter January 2008

--Chef Christopher Allen Tanner, CCC (talk) 05:36, 6 January 2008 (UTC)

Block of User:170.158.70.254
I think your block of this user was a bit hasty. The AIV report was false on both accounts. The last block ended back in September, so the claim of "Vandalism directly after release of block" was false. Additionally, there was no recent vandalism after a final warning. I was about to reply to the AIV report with this, but alas you had already blocked. I don't particularly care if this particular user is unblocked or not, but I wanted to make sure you double check AIV reports to make sure what is actually claimed is true before you block next time. If you did in fact check and determined that a block was still in order, I apologise (but IMO a block wasn't justified). Thanks, VegaDark (talk) 23:06, 14 January 2008 (UTC)
 * Yes, the IP was last blocked in September. However, judging by his talk page, he's had 1 warning each month for vandalism. It appears to be some sort of pattern suggesting whoever's behind the IP address is trying to play games with the system, thinking that he's entitled to one vandalism one month. A 3 day block will serve to discourage him.--Alasdair 23:22, 14 January 2008 (UTC)
 * Yes, I saw that, and I suppose I can understand. It stretches the limits of the preventative vs. punitive block argument, but in cases where it seems a user might be gaming the system in order to just manage to avoid a block I guess I can understand, but still probably wouldn't consider it enough to make the block myself. In either case, I was mostly just concerned with the thought you might have blocked based on the assumption the AIV report was true, which I am glad wasn't the case. VegaDark (talk) 23:46, 14 January 2008 (UTC)

RfA Thanks
Hi Alisdair - thanks for your participation in my request for adminship. It passed 52/0/0, and I'm now in possession of a shiny new mop. Per your stated belief that modest is important quality in an admin, I'll try not to let this mop or its shiny newness go to my head. Anyway, if I can ever help you with anything, please don't hesitate to contact me. Sarcasticidealist (talk) 09:12, 15 January 2008 (UTC)

TfD nomination of Template:Jackie Chan films
Template:Jackie Chan films has been nominated for deletion. You are invited to comment on the discussion at the template's entry on the Templates for Deletion page. Thank you. — Wildhartlivie (talk) 17:28, 16 January 2008 (UTC)

Your copyedit request
On 1 September 2007, you made a request to the League of Copyeditors for a copyedit on Rob-B-Hood. Because of a heavy backlog and a shortage of copyeditors, we have been unable to act on your request in a timely manner, for which we aplogize. Since your request, this article has been subject to significant editing and may no longer be a good candidate for copyediting by the League. If you still wish the League to copyedit this article, please review this article against our new criteria and follow the instructions on the Requests page. This will include your request in our new system, where it should receive more prompt attention. Finetooth (talk) 20:55, 18 January 2008 (UTC)
 * Haha, you finally responded. And it's been promoted to FA status long ago.--Alasdair 20:58, 18 January 2008 (UTC)

Speedy deletion of Template:MTR infobox 2
A tag has been placed on Template:MTR infobox 2 requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section T3 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because it is a deprecated or orphaned template. After seven days, if it is still unused and the speedy deletion tag has not been removed, the template will be deleted.

If the template is intended to be substituted, please feel free to remove the speedy deletion tag and please consider putting a note on the template's page indicating that it is substituted so as to avoid any future mistakes.

Thanks. --MZMcBride (talk) 16:12, 12 February 2008 (UTC)

Disruptive, vandal-only user
Clearly this user is a vandal-only account, and a very disruptive user at that, multiple warnings on the user's talk page. The indef block was more appropriate and should be restored. Multiple complaints against this user in multiple locations, including by myself,, , and many others. Cirt (talk) 23:04, 13 February 2008 (UTC)

hey
Can a cool admin help a guy out? I want to add one sentence to the world of Wikipedia. But I can't. The sentence is factual, provable, (based on the New York Times for goodness sake) but I can't get it on.

Fact: Circumcision decreases a man's risk of getting HIV Fact: Circmcision INcreases a man's risk of getting herpes and chlamydia.

The article on "circumcision" mentions the term HIV probably 100 times (I'm not joking) and mentions "herpes" or "chlamydia" not Once.

Can a cool admin stop two guys named Avraham and Jakew (the site's dictators) from deleting my ONE sentence I want to add? Thanks, 70.114.38.167 (talk) 06:17, 17 February 2008 (UTC)

217.70.244.236
Why did you block an hour after they stopped editing and for good faith and test edits? John Reaves 10:05, 18 February 2008 (UTC)
 * Oh well. I guess those people can repent faster than I can react. He's unblocked.--Alasdair 10:16, 18 February 2008 (UTC)