User talk:Handicapper

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 * It seems I have to repeat this. Please stop marking nearly all of your edits as minor when they shouldn't. I suspect you have your preferences set to mark all edits as minor set to default. It may be a good idea to change that. Thank you. Rettetast (talk) 20:55, 3 May 2010 (UTC)


 * Thanks for acknowledging that you read my message. I won't initiate any discussion since others may find the feature useful and are using it correctly. Everyone is allowed to make mistakes, but I don't like your sarcastic tone. If you continue to mark edits that clearly are not minor as minor, examples: 12, that may be considered disruptive. Disruptive editing may lead to blocks. Rettetast (talk) 17:34, 4 May 2010 (UTC)


 * The warning stands. Those edits are not minor and you know it. Just start taking some input from others and you'll be fine. Also, stop with the flags. Consensus are clearly against them. Rettetast (talk) 17:48, 4 May 2010 (UTC)


 * Thank you. Correctly assessed as not a minor edit. Let me also cite from WP:NPA; "discussion of a user's conduct is not in itself a personal attack when done in the appropriate forum for such discussion (e.g. the user's talk page, WP:WQA, WP:ANI"). Rettetast (talk) 17:55, 4 May 2010 (UTC)
 * Can you please stop marking every edit you make as minor Gnevin (talk) 22:38, 4 May 2010 (UTC)

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A RFC has been opened about you
Requests for comment/Handicapper Gnevin (talk) 13:46, 7 May 2010 (UTC)

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Maiden and Maiden Special Weight
This is Horsemeister. What major different Maiden and Maiden Special Weight in America horse racing? --Horsemeister (talk) 02:18, 13 May 2010 (UTC)

I am looking for your reply. --Horsemeister (talk) 00:21, 14 May 2010 (UTC)

Charliebrown
So, I believe it was back in February, that you were touting your "UPTOWN-Charliebrown." Has he got it in him to win or place in the Belmont? I'm pulling for you since my Derby and Preakness pick Lucky is not running. I've liked Lucky ever since the Best Pal Stakes I lost a lot of money on him in the Derby but tripled that loss in the Preakness. I nailed the Tri in front of 35 at a party at our house two weeks ago. Now it your turn to be vindicated, GOOD LUCK with the GREAT PUMPKIN!!!! Hey, by the wayy......What do think of the new "New York Triple Tiara" (I'm not sure that I like it). To your knowledge has any Filly won the three races as it comprised now?--Craiglduncan (talk) 01:28, 29 May 2010 (UTC)


 * My interest in 'Charliebrown was mostly the ownership story. The difficulties in the industry may well need a lot more of this to survive, and occasionaly a "poor man's" "unsung hero" to come along like  Seattle Slew whose owner's budget was $15,000 when they went the extra $2,500 to get him at auction. - The Belmont Stakes field this year is uninspiring, to say the least. No great interest in the Triple Tiara. Am not thrilled with the management of the NYRA. Example - I'm trying to do an article for the Sands Point Stakes at Belmont and would appreciate it if you would look in your book and give me the winners, second/third, distance and time for 1995 and 1996. Then, look at what it says here: Sands Point Stakes history at the NYRA. Hope things are fixed and back to normal after the flooding. Handicapper (talk) 15:00, 30 May 2010 (UTC) BTW: I've got something for you to look at and will post a link here in a day or so.

Sands Point
1995 - 1st - Perfect Arc - 2nd - Miss Union Avenue - 3rd - Transient Trend - 1-1/16 miles - 1:43.14 - 5 starters 1996 - 1st - Merit Wings - 2nd - Unify - 3rd - Turkappeal - 1-1/16 miles - 1:45.83 - 10 starters Hope this helps, let me know if need anything else.--Craiglduncan (talk) 16:07, 31 May 2010 (UTC) P.S. - Have you notified NYRA that their web site is wrong?--Craiglduncan (talk) 16:09, 31 May 2010 (UTC)

June 2010
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FYI
Requests for comment/Handicapper has now closed. Please have a look and consider following the conclusion Gnevin (talk) 14:53, 18 June 2010 (UTC)

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 * Please click Special:Preferences &rarr; Editing and uncheck the box entitled Mark all edits minor by default. In future, only mark edits as minor if they meet the criteria for minor edits. You were given notice that if you continue to mark edits are minor inappropriately, you may be blocked by an administrator (it is considered a form of disruptive editing). – xeno talk 13:40, 6 July 2010 (UTC)

Please uncheck the box and from now on do not mark any edit as minor. How can it be minor if they are willing to block you over it? WAS 4.250 (talk) 14:15, 7 July 2010 (UTC)

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Blocked
As you've been repeatedly told, you need to stop marking edits as "minor" when they aren't. You obviously haven't listened to the advice and warnings, so now I've indefinitely blocked you to stop the repeated disruption. If you would like to be unblocked, you may appeal this block by adding the text below, but you should read our guide to appealing blocks first. Jauerbackdude?/dude. 14:01, 8 July 2010 (UTC)
 * I have to say I think it's a real shame this user is blocked he certainly had a lot of knowledge in his field of choice. If only he would agree to abide by the rules Gnevin (talk) 13:34, 9 July 2010 (UTC)
 * Is it possible to disable minor edits for individual editors? If the software supports that functionality, I would advocate an unblock where none of Handicapper's edits are marked as minor. Gobonobo  T C 04:13, 10 July 2010 (UTC)
 * Even if possible Handicapper would have to should a willingness to work with the community and accept consensus with out an RFC being opened and blocks being imposed Gnevin (talk) 13:20, 10 July 2010 (UTC)


 * I can not even imagine how petty and arogant someone must be to block someone that has contributed so much to wikipedia in the past because of a very minor technicality. Although I assume it would be easy for him to abide by your request, there must be a reason he does not. It is because of people like this blocker that chase off very valuable members of our editorial community. He may not be appealing because of the disgust he has, related to wikipedia's emboldening of power to some that can not seem to see the value in a very capable and knowledgeable contributor.--Craiglduncan (talk) 18:02, 10 July 2010 (UTC)


 * Is there a way for me to appeal to someone with higher authority on Handicapper's behalf?--Craiglduncan (talk) 18:05, 10 July 2010 (UTC)
 * Please try to be informed before commencing to condemn the blocking admin. The relevant discussion is here. Thanks —DoRD (talk) 19:59, 10 July 2010 (UTC)


 * I know this is a bit late, but permanent ban makes no sense at all. This person has contributed a lot to wikipedia, despite the fact that he wants to mark everything he/she edits "minor".  A block for a day or two would have made more sense. Oldag07 (talk) 16:29, 17 January 2011 (UTC)

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