User talk:Blastedt/Archive April 2007

Question
Raw signature (If unchecked, the contents of the box above will be treated as your nickname and link automatically to your user page. If checked, the contents should be source code, including all links. Do not use images, templates, or external links in your signature.)

Can I use a in my sig, or no?? Blastedt &bull;( talk &bull; contribs ) 19:01, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
 * RECENT CHANGES NOTICE Blastedt &bull;( talk &bull; contribs ) 01:32, 1 April 2007 (UTC)
 * I really wish recent changes wasn't so fast. Blastedt &bull;( talk &bull; contribs ) 01:50, 1 April 2007 (UTC)
 * Bump. Blastedt &bull;( talk &bull; contribs ) 02:02, 1 April 2007 (UTC)
 * BEUMP! Blastedt &bull;( talk &bull; contribs ) 20:33, 1 April 2007 (UTC)
 * meh. ... ...  Blastedt &bull;( talk &bull; contribs ) 21:05, 2 April 2007 (UTC)


 * Looking at WP:SIG I'd say no templates are allowed, period. Hoof Hearted 20:18, 5 April 2007 (UTC)
 * Although, the problems outlined there don't apply to SUBST:'s, since a subst:'d template just copy-pastes in essence, the code form one page to the other. I'm gonna reapply the helpme so i can get some others' opinions on this :/ BTW: I'm using a subst:'d template right now...  Blastedt &bull;( talk &bull; contribs ) 20:58, 5 April 2007 (UTC)


 * A better place to find help about signatures is Wikipedia talk:Signatures, so that's where I went to find more info on this issue. A search through the talk page archives yields several discussions about templates in signatures, and I think the best explanation is here. In short, using a template for a signature not only increases server load but is also too easy to vandalize, meaning that anyone could change every signature you've ever left anywhere on the wiki in the blink of an eye. I almost changed yours just a second ago to prove it, but my sanity quickly returned. :-)
 * Your code is fine – just put it into your user profile in your user preferences and check the 'raw signature' box. If you'd still like to pursue it, ask a question at Wikipedia talk:Signatures or at Village pump (technical) for more expert advice. Happy editing - Krakatoa  Katie  21:56, 5 April 2007 (UTC)
 * Well, thats what I'm saying. If you vandalized it (You can't now, I moved it to /~.css), a subst:d sig wouldnt change if the template did.  Also, it puts on just as much load as a normal subst:'d template does. Thanks for replying :).  Blastedt &bull;( talk &bull; contribs ) 18:32, 6 April 2007 (UTC)

My concern about your username
Hello, Blastedt, and welcome to Wikipedia.

I hope not to seem unfriendly or make you feel unwelcome, but I noticed your username, and am concerned that it might not meet Wikipedia's username policy. After you look over that policy, could we discuss that concern here?

I'd appreciate learning your own views, for instance your reasons for wanting this particular name, and what alternative username you might accept that avoids raising this concern.

You have several options freely available to you:
 * If you can relieve my concern through discussing it here, I can stop worrying about it.
 * If the two of us can't agree here, we can ask for help through Wikipedia's dispute resolution process, such as asking for a "third opinion", or requesting comments from other Wikipedians. Wikipedia administrators usually abide by agreements reached through this process.
 * You can keep your contributions history under a new username. Visit Changing username and follow the guidelines there.

Let me reassure you that my writing here means I don't think your username is grossly, blatantly, or obviously inappropriate; such names get reported straight to Administrator intervention against vandalism or blocked on sight. This is more a case where opinions might differ, and it would be good to reach some consensus — either here or at Requests for comment/User names. So I look forward to a friendly discussion, and to enjoying your continued participation on Wikipedia. Thank you again! Saturation2 Talk to me, or you can at my edits. Sign here if you love me. 01:53, 10 April 2007 (UTC)
 * Errr...how does it break it? Blastedt &bull;( talk &bull; contribs ) 19:30, 10 April 2007 (UTC)
 * I see kinda...but google Blastedt, then the other names. I get more. Blastedt &bull;( talk &bull; contribs ) 19:51, 10 April 2007 (UTC)

Please disregard the above comments. I am an administrator and I see no problem at all with your username. The user who left you this note has been raising silly objections to several people's names, apparently just to cause mischief, and has now been blocked. Newyorkbrad 20:15, 10 April 2007 (UTC)
 * OK, thanks. Blastedt &bull;( talk &bull; contribs ) 00:41, 11 April 2007 (UTC)

Signature color
I hate to bring up another silly concern rather than something to do with actual editing, but could you please consider changing the color of your signature? On my monitor, at least, the yellow is very light and makes the signature almost impossible to read. Thanks. Newyorkbrad 00:45, 11 April 2007 (UTC)


 * Gladly. :)  Blastedt &bull;( talk &bull; contribs ) 20:57, 11 April 2007 (UTC)
 * This better? B LASTEDT  &bull;( talk &bull; contribs ) 20:59, 11 April 2007 (UTC)

Test section
Testing archival

B LASTEDT &bull;( talk &bull; contribs ) 15:41, 20 April 2007 (UTC)

B LASTEDT &bull;( talk &bull; contribs ) 15:41, 20 April 2007 (UTC)

B LASTEDT &bull;( talk &bull; contribs ) 15:41, 20 April 2007 (UTC)