User talk:Benjiboi/Archive 38

RE: placeholder images
The outcome of the centralised discussion last year was a recommendation that "Image placeholders should not be used on article pages", though I recognise that there is also no concensus for their wholesale removal. With regard to Harisu, I have used my discretion to determine that a free image is not likely to be forthcoming. Your belief that "For BLP's and people who have lived after 1950s it's quite likely images can be found" is a rather sweeping generalisation which will be far more true of some articles than it will of others. PC78 (talk) 21:10, 7 February 2009 (UTC)


 * We can agree to disagree on this. That discussion was summarized more accurately at the bottom of that page as being no clear consensus and placeholders treated on a case by case basis. Someone who is as young as Harisu likely will have an image but it's not that big of deal. -- Banj e  b oi   04:50, 8 February 2009 (UTC)

Unblock
You may be on break, but I've unblocked you. I've also put the page in question under protection for two days so changes can be discussed. I'm sorry for what I believe was an improper block. Hope to see you soon, -- SatyrTN (talk / contribs) 16:54, 8 February 2009 (UTC)

Hang in there.
User:William M. Connolley is one of the admins who gets frequently mentioned on Wikipedia Review for bad blocks, so this one is no surprise. Really, the only surprise is that another admin was willing to overturn it. The attitude towards unblock requests is to look for a reason not to unblock. For example, one particular sheepy admin admitted that they wouldn't unblock me solely because other admins supported the block. Spotfixer (talk) 17:51, 8 February 2009 (UTC)


 * Oh, Benjiboi, you were my model of Patience and Tolerance which i was hoping to continue seeing as the Good Example of how to move along in peace and politeness no matter how trying the circumstances. I still feel that way, and i'll be happy to see you back soon, showing me more examples of patience and thoughtfulness for making truly useful contributions. Hang in there, honestly, Teledildonix314 Talk ~  contributions  19:36, 8 February 2009 (UTC)


 * Thirded, we members of the Article Rescue Squadron need you! :)  Best, --A NobodyMy talk 00:37, 9 February 2009 (UTC)


 * Stay the course... stay the course.  Schmidt,  MICHAEL Q. 04:25, 9 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Wikipedia would be so much less without you. Ikip (talk) 19:21, 9 February 2009 (UTC)

RfC
Hi, sorry to see you've run into problems. Here to renew my offer regarding conduct RFC per AN last week. If the problem continues upon your return, please drop word at my user talk to follow up. Best wishes, Durova Charge! 19:13, 9 February 2009 (UTC)

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For the record I am the one mentioning your concerns in mediation
Hello. You have often expressed the concern that the theory due to Ray Blancahrd is getting too much space dedicated to it, that it is fringe, pseudoscience, WP:CRYSTAL and what not. I do recall, if memory serves, you asking Jokestress to take up this issue. I think you ought to know that I am the one bringing up that issue and trying to be considerate of the POV's of editors like you who are not directly involved in the mediation. While the anti-sexologist/anti-scientist in general clique try not to discuss the issue. 

I will also point out the basic agree ment we have on this so far. That to call a theory fringe, we need verifiable, reliable sources which say it is so. We also have general agreement that the source would have to be inside sexology. Just as a biologist cannot call a work of sociology fringe, neither can any of them call a work of sexology fringe. If it is accepted within it's field, and it looks more and more like Blanchard's theory is accepted by many, then we can't write about it that way. Please believe me that if the evidence showed otherwise I would write about it like fringe crakcpot, crank science.--Hfarmer (talk) 17:58, 12 February 2009 (UTC)

February 2009
Welcome to Wikipedia. Although everyone is welcome to make constructive contributions to Wikipedia, at least one of your recent edits did not appear to be constructive and has been reverted. Please use the sandbox for any test edits you would like to make, and read the welcome page to learn more about contributing constructively to this encyclopedia. Thanks, Ainlina(box)? 15:19, 15 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Actually, all Benjiboi did was to add a template to, of all things, a Wikipedia category.  That's not vandalism, so I've restored it.
 * Accusing him of vandalism for this is a mistake, and you need to rectify it immediately. I've analyzed your pattern of behavior, and it looks like you have a history of abusing anti-vandalism templates, making excessive and false allegations, and generally going overboard. You need to stop doing this and start fixing the problems you created.  If I were you, I'd start by removing the scare-template here and apologizing. Spotfixer (talk) 17:11, 15 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Agreed it is not vandalism, but i do think it is the wrong template - it is not an admin only cat that does not contain articles. Ainlina didn't say it was vandalism, but that it "did not appear to be constructive", which, if it is the wrong template is semantically true. I'd not use a "warn" template for something like this (no matter the language it uses, due to the transclusion title), but i think both it and the reversion were in good faith. I re-reverted, and made a talk page section there if people still disagree.Yobmod (talk) 07:45, 16 February 2009 (UTC)

Anyway, i'm here to ask Benjeboi (or any page watchers!): if you are around, do you have time to add a support/oppose to my FLC, Gaylactic spectrum awards? The usual FL reviewers are being very slow about reveiwing, and all the relevant wikiprojects are ignoring it. I think the criteria are pretty simple for those with GA/FA experience, and you can see that it is essentially the same as previous FLs i made. Any contribution is appreciated! (Damn, i'm starting to sound needy with these requests....).Yobmod (talk) 07:57, 16 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Link is here Featured list candidates/Gaylactic Spectrum Awards Best to provide a link directly to were you want editors to go to. Ikip (talk) 15:48, 16 February 2009 (UTC)

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Minor changes
Ben:


 * 1) I put  Category:Articles tagged for deletion and rescue on the rescue template,
 * 2) I also removed the bot page from the talk page, because there is no bot to remove old entries. I replaced it with the category section. Is it possible to make a bot which removes these old entries?
 * 3) I changed the old list of examples with the WP:ARSFAME examples on the main page.

When you return you are welcome to revert these changes. Ikip (talk) 15:53, 16 February 2009 (UTC)

I can't believe you left
I can't believe you are gone. A lot of editors, especially me, have gone through a hell of a lot more shit than you have here on wikipedia. You have one overturned ban. Wow. That is nothing. A lot of good editors risked a lot to get that ban reversed. We desperatly need you benjiboi. Ikip (talk) 08:04, 19 February 2009 (UTC)


 * Seconded. I am still around and as some here know better than ever, it is a constant risk even with a new name and all.  We can use you and several of us clearly appreciate you.  Best, --A NobodyMy talk 01:39, 22 February 2009 (UTC)

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Talk:Barney_Frank
Feel free to comment. Peace and have a nice day. Bearian (talk) 16:07, 5 February 2009 (UTC)

I left a comment also. Benji deserves this barnstar and more. — Becksguy (talk) 19:17, 5 February 2009 (UTC)
 * I do declare y'all is making me blush! Thank you! -- Banj e  b oi   03:28, 3 March 2009 (UTC)

The Sewer Cover Barnstar
Benjiboi, thank you very much for toughing through the Sewer Cover Barnstar challenge. I especially appreciated your funny post on my talk page telling me of your accomplishment. You have rightfully earned your place as a member of a very exclusive club: those who have toughed out the challenge by wading through four entire articles of date-related trivia. This club is populated exclusively by those who can tough through abject boredom and prevail using nothing but shear willpower. Greg L (talk) 20:13, 9 February 2009 (UTC)
 * At first blush, this seems like an insult barnstar...Ikip (talk) 14:15, 10 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Or a sign of intellectual discipline beyond belief! =;-) Teledildonix314 Talk ~  4-1-1  08:06, 16 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Lol. It's a brill project and I humbly wear the mantle of willing to read endless data crap for a good cause as a badge of courage! -- Banj e  b oi   03:30, 3 March 2009 (UTC)

Smile!


A NobodyMy talk 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, Go on smile! Cheers, and Happy editing! Smile at others by adding {{subst:Smile}} to their talk page with a friendly message.
 * Thank you much - smiles are universal! -- Banj e  b oi   03:31, 3 March 2009 (UTC)
 * You are welcome! Sincerely, --A NobodyMy talk 06:11, 3 March 2009 (UTC)

Possibly unfree File:Fruitpackers event flyer.jpg
An image that you uploaded or altered, File:Fruitpackers event flyer.jpg, has been listed at Possibly unfree images because its copyright status is unclear or disputed. If the image's copyright status cannot be verified, it may be deleted. You may find more information on the image description page. You are welcome to add comments to its entry at if you are interested in it not being deleted. Thank you. ~  JohnnyMrNinja  21:23, 23 February 2009 (UTC) --~  JohnnyMrNinja  21:23, 23 February 2009 (UTC)
 * I've responded there. -- Banj e  <u style="font-size:14px;font-family: Zapfino, sans-serif;color:deeppink">b oi   03:31, 3 March 2009 (UTC)

Contacts archive
Please sign my contacts archive.
 * I work in a lot of different areas but I'm generally happy to help. Should I just say that? -- <u style="font-size:14px; font-family: cursive;color:#8000FF">Banj e  <u style="font-size:14px;font-family: Zapfino, sans-serif;color:deeppink">b oi   03:42, 3 March 2009 (UTC)

Vandalism Warning
Hello. You have written a vandalism warning on my talk page. It would be extremely helpful of you to clearly explain why you did that and where you believe I vandalised a page. Thank you. 71.191.140.123 (talk) 04:14, 28 February 2009 (UTC)
 * This editor left wikipedia in disgust, because of a bad block, which has since been reversed. The block you are taking about was last year. Ikip (talk) 13:34, 28 February 2009 (UTC)
 * I was never blocked. Benjiboi did not assume good faith and with no prior warnings by anyone, gave me a high level warning without giving a reason. I was simply hoping to get an explanation. Yes, it occurred last year, however I was now hoping to have him/her either properly explain his/her actions or remove the warning. I guess if he/she has left I won't be getting an answer. Thank you, anyways. 71.191.140.123 (talk) 22:52, 28 February 2009 (UTC)


 * Not sure which page this was or ... worse, if I messaged the wrong person in a string of changes. I'm striking out my warning as it means little now and you seem to be doing plenty good instead. Likely this was meant for a garden variety obvious vandal - "Bush is a fag" or something equally unhelpful - and you hardly seem to be doing that. Please accept my apologies and know that I'm very happy you're editing here. -- <u style="font-size:14px; font-family: cursive;color:#8000FF">Banj e  <u style="font-size:14px;font-family: Zapfino, sans-serif;color:deeppink">b oi   03:47, 3 March 2009 (UTC)

Left or on extended wikibreak?
I see people have been saying that Benjiboi has left WP. Did he say that? He frequently (as indicated in the header of this page)takes wikibreaks, but then comes back. Perhaps this is just one of those. <b style="color:#990066;">Aleta</b> <sup style="color:#0095B6;"> Sing 18:20, 28 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Indeed, I was very disappointed in the editor(s) who were violating policy and then wikilawyering to support that ... and THEN an admin who backed them up - although arguably they had only limited experience/knowledge ... and THEN another admin who may have been misinterpreting blocking policies. Clearly we should try to work toward policy-compliant articles and mistreating editors in order to not do so seems like a bad idea for the project. Based on my experience I'm concerned that I was hardly the first editor bamboozled in such a manner but I'm not here to entertain the foolish so maybe that article will just have to be flawed for a while. In any case I hope to be around again despite rampant incivility and bad faith by bullies and admins - luckily there are many good people around so I can take a lump or two. -- <u style="font-size:14px; font-family: cursive;color:#8000FF">Banj e  <u style="font-size:14px;font-family: Zapfino, sans-serif;color:deeppink">b oi   03:54, 3 March 2009 (UTC)

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 * done for now. -- <u style="font-size:14px; font-family: cursive;color:#8000FF">Banj e  <u style="font-size:14px;font-family: Zapfino, sans-serif;color:deeppink">b oi   05:42, 4 March 2009 (UTC)

I have seen you are really good at digging up references
I would love if you could help with Macdonald 80 Shopping Center. Here is the question i asked at the reference desk.

If you could just find me some sources I would be ever grateful, you don't have to implement anything, just point in the right direction.

Can anyone help me find references for Macdonald 80 Shopping Center ?, maybe in the East Bay Express, Contra Costa Times, West County Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Richmond Globe, Richmond Post, KTVU, KRON or any local affiliate of the broadcast channeles, NBC CBS FOX Univisión, etc. Richmond City Council minutes, the developer. Any help would be great!

I don't want the article to be deleted. Thank you so much ahead of time man and either way let me know if there is anything I can do to help you..Troyster87 (talk) 02:43, 27 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Banjiobi left the project after continued harrassment, and a bad block, which has since then been reversed. If the article is something you feel which can be saved with references, I would suggest adding  to the article page. Ikip (talk) 13:36, 28 February 2009 (UTC)

Likely you will have to work like a detective to see how the mall was referred to over time and thus what search terms to look for. I would suggest leaning towards business publications and searching for who owned the properties. If there were any notable news items they are likely tied to the anchor tenants at the mall and referred under different names. I do agree that malls of that size are notable but the article should state that upfront. -- <u style="font-size:14px; font-family: cursive;color:#8000FF">Banj e <u style="font-size:14px;font-family: Zapfino, sans-serif;color:deeppink">b oi   03:41, 3 March 2009 (UTC)

Thank you so much for your advice and for the researching tips, I was able to find several new references and would love it if you would give Macdonald 80 Shopping Center a look over now, I also wrote Bay Street Emeryville with the tips you gave me if you would like to check it out as well. Cheers!Troyster87 (talk) 03:24, 5 March 2009 (UTC)

He's back!
Yeah, welcome back ben. :) Ikip (talk) 03:31, 3 March 2009 (UTC)
 * Thank you! I'll try to clean up the ARS bits next. -- <u style="font-size:14px; font-family: cursive;color:#8000FF">Banj e  <u style="font-size:14px;font-family: Zapfino, sans-serif;color:deeppink">b oi   03:55, 3 March 2009 (UTC)


 * Welcome back. Since you are back, if you wanna return to Rick Warren, wanna join the mediation? [] Phoenix of9 (talk) 04:08, 3 March 2009 (UTC)


 * Based on the snipping still in effect I doubt that would lessen the stressfor me so no thanks for now. Here's the WSJ interview by the way. -- <u style="font-size:14px; font-family: cursive;color:#8000FF">Banj e  <u style="font-size:14px;font-family: Zapfino, sans-serif;color:deeppink">b oi   06:06, 4 March 2009 (UTC)
 * Nice to see you back, dude. ^_^ Siawase (talk) 12:18, 5 March 2009 (UTC)

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 * Was in process already, thanks. -- <u style="font-size:14px; font-family: cursive;color:#8000FF">Banj e  <u style="font-size:14px;font-family: Zapfino, sans-serif;color:deeppink">b oi   19:27, 4 March 2009 (UTC)