User talk:Android79/TalkArchive011

so, you don't like my edits?
so, you don't like my edits?
 * I'm not particularly fond of linkspam. Your MTG Wiki is nearly free of content, and as such is useless as an external link in an article. If you want to advertise your site, do it elsewhere. android  79  12:30, 7 December 2005 (UTC)

List of drug-free Wikipedians
I nominated this article on Miscellany for Deletion on the grounds stated by you in WP:AN/I. Firebug 09:18, 8 December 2005 (UTC)
 * Thanks. I'm glad that made sense to someone. android  79  13:32, 8 December 2005 (UTC)

my anon account
You're right, which is why I edited my Talk page, because I can never remember the IP address I use from work (which won't let me use cookies), and I was going to come in tonight and make a note on the anon Talk and User pages to verify that it's me. User:Zoe|(talk) 03:17, 13 December 2005 (UTC)

Thanks
I appreciate your kind words, they mean alot to me. I don't know what's going to happen here and it's hard to watch, but, as Bartyl's and James put it, "thank you for your support."Gator (talk) 22:26, 13 December 2005 (UTC)

I hope your can review your vote for Wang Sichao
Articles_for_deletion/Wang_Sichao

I've added some comment there. And I think this guy is importance or significance enough.

&mdash; Yaohua2000 22:55, 13 December 2005 (UTC)
 * Responded at the AfD. Don't worry, I'll keep my eye on the discussion and revise my vote if I feel there's reason to do so. android  79  23:13, 13 December 2005 (UTC)
 * I hope you review this carefully. There are only 81 "unique" hits for "Wikipedia" &mdash; Yaohua2000 00:31, 14 December 2005 (UTC)
 * And you still haven't added anything to the article to indicate any notability. android  79  00:38, 14 December 2005 (UTC)
 * Unfortunetly, My English is not good enough to write all them out, so I hope someone on Wikipedia can help me to complete it, but not delete it. &mdash; Yaohua2000 00:40, 14 December 2005 (UTC)
 * I've asked a Chinese speaker (Nlu) to weigh in on this. Is there an article on the Chinese Wikipedia about this? If there is, you can request that a translation be made. android  79  00:42, 14 December 2005 (UTC)

Esperanza elections
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Sig
It doesn't look so nice in Internet Explorer. The whole top part gets chopped off, but oh well. :) &mdash; 0918 BRIAN &bull; 2005-12-14 19:27
 * People still use IE? android  79  19:35, 14 December 2005 (UTC)

Merovingian's sig
Hmm, nobody seems to have registered that username. :) Anyway, I chose it because I wanted something neat and my old colorful signature doesn't work.  Hot dogs are fine, too.  --King of All the Franks 00:58, 15 December 2005 (UTC)

Template:Behave
That was an Austin Powers reference? That totally flew past me! Ha! FreplySpang (talk) 01:38, 15 December 2005 (UTC)
 * Yup. All the more reason not to include cultural references in our vandalism warning templates... android  79  02:37, 15 December 2005 (UTC)

Welcome
Thank you for your welcome & help. I'm intentionally unregistered though. --137.120.195.172 17:09, 15 December 2005 (UTC)
 * Okay, no problem. I'm sure you have your reasons. android  79  17:20, 15 December 2005 (UTC)

Talk:Michael Jackson
I just replied there. &mdash; 0918 BRIAN &bull; 2005-12-16 14:12

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Hi
Barnstar added for protecting pages and reverting vandalism.  ε γκυκλοπαίδεια  *   (talk)  21:19, 17 December 2005 (UTC)
 * Yay, thanks! android  79  21:20, 17 December 2005 (UTC)

Fortune Lounge Group
I am happy to create a NPOV article on the above named article. User:Fortunelounge might be new, but I am not. I am sure I could make it quite neutral, and there are others who have agreed to help out as well. We just want a reassurance that it won't be speedy deleted as "recreation of deleted content". Zordrac (talk) Wishy Washy  Darwikinian Eventualist 16:26, 20 December 2005 (UTC)
 * Hopefully I've covered your concerns at the DRV discussion. If not, let me know there or here. I've watchlisted the article and will be able to see if it gets speedied. android  79  16:29, 20 December 2005 (UTC)

Cultures of the World
This aims to be a launch page for regional cultures. This is different from going to a single country and not looking at it in the context of its region. Also the article aims to highlight cultural similarities within regions, not just single cultures by themselves. Just as someone wanting to know about the US might just want to know a summary of US culture rather than an article length bit about it, so people may want to know a little about regional differences in cultures from a broad geographical perspective, not looking up each and every country specifically.

The advantage of a top-down approach is you can get the ball rolling much more easily; I don't have time, or maybe even an interest in writing a culture of East Asia article. But by putting it out there, we can bring in the masses to contribute however much they want and build up the article little by little. That's one of the best of advantages of wiki over traditional encyclopedia.--Culturesoftheworld 16:56, 20 December 2005 (UTC)

Re: User:Maoririder
Hi Android. Well, to be honest, I'm rather skeptical about this user ever being serious, and find his behavior bears serious resemblance to a certain small being that shall remain unnamed. Personally I don't see much evidence that he's ever really tried to contribute usefully in good conscience, although I know that the holidays seem to being out the worst in some people and vandalism is high this time of year (though, conversely, people who appear this time of year sometimes appear just to make trouble as an outlet for negativity, etc.).

However, even assuming good faith, I think that at least a month or two is warranted -- not as punishment, but because in my experience a time out (which is the purpose, IMHO) is generally only effective if it's in proportion to the insistence of the behavior. And Maoririder is one insistent user. I fear that he'll be happy to wait a few days and then come back with a vengeance -- and the fact that he's still doing "drive-bys" leaving messages about "n***az" and calling me a "redneck" tells me that he's not angry, but he's trying to provoke a reaction.

So that's where I am. At this point I'd support (and carry out) reducing the block to expire no sooner than 31 January 2006, which would give him time to cool off and truly reflect on his actions if they're motivated by misunderstanding and anger rather than maliciousness and a desire to provoke reactions in others. Otherwise, I won't reblock him if someone else unblocks, but I wouldn't support it (not that my support is necessary, by any means). And I'm happy to open up the discussion for more input, but would suggest a good set of links that give a representative sample of his behavior are easily accessible for those who are asked to weigh in.

Thanks, BCorr | Брайен 18:41, 20 December 2005 (UTC)

P.S. This is what I mean BCorr | Брайен 19:17, 20 December 2005 (UTC)


 * If you could go ahead and pull that together that would be great -- I should really stop checking my watchlist every 30 minutes and get some other work done for a while ;-). I'd be happy to add to your list if you'd like, and I also think that User:Lucky 6.9 has a better grasp of the whole situation than I do. Thanks again, BCorr | Брайен 19:34, 20 December 2005 (UTC)


 * Will do. I think Lucky's on a break for the holidays, which is a shame. android  79  19:42, 20 December 2005 (UTC)


 * Another P.S.: User:169.244.143.115 (contribs) is pretty clearly the same person, IMHO. Not only are they both from Maine, but they both started making legal threats within minutes of each other, and they both spent days adding tags to random articles (look back where theirs is the last edit). When this IP was blocked they started going on in a purposefully confusing manner about how they were going to sue "the other person" using the IP when it was clearly them all along. In addition, this IP uses a different, but also characteristic style to try to appear different from Maoririder, but the template adding and edited articles give them away. Part of my skepticism stems from this. Many thanks, BCorr | Брайен 19:45, 20 December 2005 (UTC)


 * Hello, Android79. Regarding the situation with Maoririder: I think reducing the block down to one week would be more appropriate, and if the behavior persists or if he starts again, apply a longer block (two weeks) and keep on doing this until he either gets the point or he's indefinitely blocked. I'm willing to continue my attempts at mediation with him here. Thoughts? Thanks! Flcelloguy (A note? ) 20:47, 20 December 2005 (UTC)
 * If you've got the time at the moment, start a dialogue on ANI about this; I will do so later this evening if I get the chance (and if it hasn't already been done). android  79  20:50, 20 December 2005 (UTC)
 * Noticed your post on Bcorr's talk page - sorry, the mediation mailing list is private. :-) Anyways, I don't think a post to ANI will be necessary. All that will do is complicate the situation. Maoririder has already been through an RfAr and is already under a mentorship (currently me), and the ArbCom has explicitly given us permission to delete, block, or do anything else we need to do to attempt to get him to shape up. That's why I don't think a block over a week's length is the best choice for now - this will be the first time he's been blocked since the ending of his arbitration case, and increasing block lengths will probably do more good than a long block to start off with. Thoughts? Thanks! Flcelloguy (A note? ) 21:17, 20 December 2005 (UTC)
 * P.S. Would you mind notifying me on my talk page when you reply so I don't have to keep checking this page? Thanks!
 * Thanks for the reply! Flcelloguy (A note? ) 22:23, 20 December 2005 (UTC)

Repetitive sarcasm
''I came here to say exactly what Morwen said. So: Yup. android 79  15:37, 20 December 2005 (UTC)''
 * If that was the case, then rather than professing your support for Morwen's snide sarcasm, you would have been better suited simply shutting up! If so many believe as you do, then I'm certain numerous other individuals with more maturity and greater self-control left her comments as they stood without professing lemminglike agreement. Bastique 19:09, 20 December 2005 (UTC)
 * I've brought up the issue on the style page. I was actually angry to see Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter but Gerald Ford.  I'm hoping it will actually generate intelligent debate rather than, "Well we discussed this years ago and that's the way it's going to stay." commentary.  The double standard still remains.  I changed Lewis Libby to Scooter Libby out of spite.  So what's the difference?  I didn't know his name was Lewis?  Scooter Libby seems to be the appropriate name.  Bastique 19:31, 20 December 2005 (UTC)
 * Perhaps I'm too young, but I've never heard Ford referred to as anything but "President Ford" or "Gerald Ford". You say you are "angry" and complain of a "double standard". I think you are reading way too much into this, and you certainly shouldn't be making page moves out of "spite". android  79  19:39, 20 December 2005 (UTC)

The Movement
What do you think of the movement? Reply here. Thanks. --Kin Khan 03:23, 22 December 2005 (UTC)

Quick question
I would like to ensure that if people want to reach me but think my user is Gator instead of gator1, that they will still reach me. Is there a proper way to link the User:Gator page to my user page without violating any polcies and such? Should I put aredirect link there or register the name and then do that or what? Thanks.Gator (talk) 15:37, 22 December 2005 (UTC)

I don't know, I don't think so, but I sign my name Gator not Gator1....I dunno. I know some people reserve usernames for bots and I kow that there is apolicy that prohibits people from choosing a similar name to someone that exists so I would argue that Gator already quasi-belongs to me anyway. Would you advise me against registering Gator and then redirecting it?Gator (talk) 17:20, 22 December 2005 (UTC)

Good tos ee that you're back by the way. You've been missed. :)
 * Heh, I've been sort-of back for a while now. Wife's recovering from surgery (nothing terribly serious, gall bladder removal) so I have a bit of extra time when I'm not running around making sure the kid and the dog don't get into trouble.
 * I personally don't have a problem with you pre-emptively registering User:Gator. I don't think it's been done before in this way. Would it be easier to simply change your username over to Gator? android  79  17:24, 22 December 2005 (UTC)

Oh, I've tried that, but they cant change names anymore for some reason....unless you've heard otherwise.Gator (talk) 17:29, 22 December 2005 (UTC)
 * They've gone from being able to do that to not being able to so many times that I don't really pay attention any more. Now that I think of it, there is precedent for this: Doppelganger account. android  79  17:35, 22 December 2005 (UTC)

Wow thansk! That was exactly what I needed and will use that template.Gator (talk) 17:39, 22 December 2005 (UTC)

Happy Crimbo!
Have a Proper and Merry Crimbo. , in fact here is a pressie from the Doctor to you. Ho. Ho. Ho! Dr. McCrimbo 22:48, 23 December 2005 (UTC)

Happy holidays!


Hi, Android79! I hope you have an enjoyable and relaxing winter break. :) Take care, Sango  123   (talk)  00:27, 24 December 2005 (UTC)
 * Happy Chanuramakwanzmas! android  79  17:03, 24 December 2005 (UTC)

Need Advice and Possible Assistance Please
I am one of your newer Wikipedians. There are three characters, primarily, that pop up almost on every article and its accompanying talk page. These three are constantly putting my comments down because they disagree, but they keep threatening to stop me from using Wikipedia. I do have an article that I've started on Native American Spirituality and I really enjoy the things I find on Wikipedia. I do not know the real names of these three, but I do have their Wikipedia ID names. Can I have your email address in order to communicate with you more privately on this matter. I'm not very diplomatic at all and I'm learning, but I should be able to state my point of view on the article talk pages, I think, as anyone else can.--Bumpusmills1 05:43, 24 December 2005 (UTC)
 * My time is very limited at the moment. Christmas, etc. I would prefer to keep all discussions regarding this on the Wiki. If you could provide the names of the editors you say are harassing you, that would be a good start. android  79  17:05, 24 December 2005 (UTC)

KJBracey; Jbamb; Willc; & Willmcw are the ones harassing me. --Bumpusmills1 03:54, 25 December 2005 (UTC)

Merry Christmas!!

 * I think you got the wrong house... android  79  04:50, 25 December 2005 (UTC)
 * I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. --Bhadani 14:38, 25 December 2005 (UTC)

Mlbplayer addition
Thanks for adding a stat year field, i was triping over trying to use one. Do you know if you can default a feild to a value? and would it be a good idea to create and extended version of the template with more fields? Jackalsclaw 04:14, 25 December 2005 (UTC)
 * Unfortunately, no, you can't default a template value. What other fields do you have in mind? Feel free to start a discussion over at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Baseball players. android  79  04:50, 25 December 2005 (UTC)

BIgfoot may be an android
covered with fur.

beckjordBeckjord 07:20, 26 December 2005 (UTC)
 * I don't know what that's supposed to mean. android  79  16:59, 26 December 2005 (UTC)

You know
ho editors out a vertical dash in their edits in order to create a link to anything but can then choose a name? How do I do that on my keyboard and avoid ahving to cut and paste every time. Dammit, Jim, I'm a lawyer not a computer programmer!Gator (talk) 17:07, 30 December 2005 (UTC)
 * Sorry, I don't know what you mean. Could you be more specific? android  79  17:47, 30 December 2005 (UTC)

I'm referring to the little verticla line in: User:Gator1|Gator for example. How do I create this: | ? People do it all the time and I can't imagine that they cut and paste it from somewhere else.Gator (talk) 18:01, 30 December 2005 (UTC)
 * Your keyboard ought to have a backslash (\) key, probably above Enter. Hit shift-backslash, which ought to create a pipe (|). android  79  18:03, 30 December 2005 (UTC)

Like this? | OHH HELLLL YEAHHH. I've entered the next phase of my Wiki evolution....next thing you know I'll be sprouting wings and gills! THANKS!
 * Wings and gills? :-) android  79  18:23, 30 December 2005 (UTC)

Attacked User
The attacked User was User:VilaWolf. He said that User:Beckjord sent the bugs. I asked User:Beckjord about this (NOT revealing the User !!), he says PROVE IT. I do NOT know what to make of this. Martial Law 07:44, 31 December 2005 (UTC)
 * Ignore it, I'd say. It doesn't seem that VilaWolf's computer was compromised. android  79  07:54, 31 December 2005 (UTC)

By the way, my "quirks" are from being a military brat(Soldiers' child) and I had kin in some of the "alphabet agencies", thus I ended as a secretive person, since the kin often "talked shop" around me, and told me that ordinary civilians will not understand this kind of upbringing at all. NO, I am NOT like some spy or anything like that at all, just like the average "Joe Sixpack" or "John Q Public". Hope this helps. I've also been doing some Google Searches. Did you know that all of the Users' commentary is out there for all of the world to see, including offensive commentary ? You would not believe what is out there. Other Users may have had a similar upbringing as I have had, long before there was a Internet, much less Wikipedia. Martial Law 21:10, 31 December 2005 (UTC)

Appreciate that other Wikipedians do know that there are people that have had a unusual childhood before they summarily judge others. WP:BIAS

By the way, congrats on catching yet another one on the Bigfoot article. Martial Law 21:14, 31 December 2005 (UTC) :)

Have to excuse my keyboard. The batteries are low. One of those wireless models. Takes 0.25 min. to change them. Martial Law 21:17, 31 December 2005 (UTC)

Whizzinator ?
Delete this article, and you can tell User Dreamguy that I have repeatedly read the indicated references, otherwise, I would'nt have been able to create these articles: UFOs in fiction, Fictional resistance movements and groups, Glenn spencer's American Patrol Report, UFO Casebook. I am not a biased person at all. As for User Beckjord is concerned, I have found a Wiki-link that may suit him, providing he calls off his latest war, the WAFE affair.

This device is being sold to help people commit a criminal act(Last time I looked, drug use in the US is illegal) and become a public safety problem. If it is being sold in the US, those responsible will end up in prison. You asked about what to do with this article. I strongly recomend that you "speedy delete" it, and if it comes up for a "Afd" I will vote to have the article terminated. This too is not bias either. Martial Law 22:52, 31 December 2005 (UTC)

Hate these electronic bugs. Martial Law 22:53, 31 December 2005 (UTC)

A bug fouled the editing process while discussing the above matter with you. This is not considered spamming. Martial Law 01:04, 1 January 2006 (UTC)