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Grant Dead???
Another IP told me that Grant was dead. However, the New Zealand bulletin did have something in it. But since it is in French, I can't really read it. So, is Grant still active? The BMG page did mention and Ex-Tropical Low Grant in its current cyclones section. Please let me know. Thanks! 72.197.253.243 (talk) 19:14, 2 January 2012 (UTC)
 * Ask Jason. I haven't been following Grant for a while now. Bruvtakesover (T&#124;C) 19:51, 2 January 2012 (UTC)

Inverness
Quite unfriendly of you to not even give a reason to undo me. --91.10.12.76 (talk) 02:21, 3 January 2012 (UTC)
 * You don't need to give a reason. You clearly messed up the table. Bruvtakesover (T&#124;C) 02:23, 3 January 2012 (UTC)
 * "You don't need to" is your reason? Very, very poor. Learn some manners. --91.10.12.76 (talk) 02:30, 3 January 2012 (UTC)
 * Yes, but didn't you see what you messed up before you reverted me? Bruvtakesover (T&#124;C) 02:32, 3 January 2012 (UTC)
 * "What can be asserted without evidence can also be dismissed without evidence." -- Christopher Hitchens --91.10.12.76 (talk) 02:35, 3 January 2012 (UTC)
 * What the hell does that have to do with this? Bruvtakesover (T&#124;C) 02:36, 3 January 2012 (UTC)
 * Why would I care about your reasons to revert me if you don't care enough to state them? --91.10.12.76 (talk) 02:38, 3 January 2012 (UTC)
 * You see my first reply to you? There you go. Bruvtakesover (T&#124;C) 02:39, 3 January 2012 (UTC)
 * I'M TALKING ABOUT YOUR INITIAL REVERT, THE ONE WHERE NO REASON WAS GIVEN! Better now? I can try bold if that helps. --91.10.12.76 (talk) 02:42, 3 January 2012 (UTC)

(indent reset) Stop shouting or you will get blocked. I don't see the point in this discussion because it was only a bloody revert. Bruvtakesover (T&#124;C) 02:43, 3 January 2012 (UTC)
 * Don't bother, I know that IPs have to rights here. I'm off, keep on being unfriendly without me. --91.10.12.76 (talk) 02:45, 3 January 2012 (UTC)
 * Yes, thanks. Bruvtakesover (T&#124;C) 02:46, 3 January 2012 (UTC)

Welcome to the 2012 WikiCup
Hello, and welcome to the 2012 WikiCup! The competition officially began at the start of 2012 (UTC), and so you are free to claim any content from after that time. Your submission page, where you must note any content for which you wish to claim points, can be found here, and formatting instructions can be found in hidden comments on the page. A bot will then update the main table, which can be seen on the WikiCup page. The full rules for what will and will not be awarded points can be found at WikiCup/Scoring. There's also a section on that page listing the changes that have been made to the rules this year, so that experienced participants can get up-to-date in a few seconds. One point of which we must remind everyone; you may only claim points for content upon which you have done significant work, and which you have nominated, in 2012. For instance, articles written or good article reviews started in 2011 are not eligible for points.

This round will last until late February, and signups will remain open until the middle of February. If you know of anyone who may like to take part, please let them know about the comeptition; the more the merrier! At the end of this round, the top 64 scorers will progress to the next round, where their scores will reset, and they will be split into pools. Note that, by default, you have been added to our newsletter list; we will be in contact at the end of every month with news. You're welcome to remove yourself from this list if you do not wish to hear from us. Conversely, those interested in following the competition are more than welcome to add themselves to the list. Please direct any questions towards the judges, or on the WikiCup talk page. Good luck! J Milburn (talk) and The ed17 (talk) 14:30, 3 January 2012 (UTC)

Possible New SPac TC
Check this out. Is this a possible Tropical Disturbance 03F? If so (or even if it is a tropical disurbance), you mind making a section for it? With best regards, 72.197.253.243 (talk) 06:36, 5 January 2012 (UTC)
 * Nope. Nothing just yet. However, the next disturbance bulletin will be out shortly. Bruvtakesover (T&#124;C) 06:39, 5 January 2012 (UTC)

South Pacific TCs
Isn't 03F still active? (As mentioned in this bulletin.) 72.197.253.243 (talk) 23:59, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
 * And why dosen't the outlook include storms 04F and 05F? (Especially because 04F is a depression, not to mention the strongest SouthPac Tc, as of now.) 72.197.253.243 (talk) 00:05, 9 January 2012 (UTC)
 * Look at the top of the TWO. Bruvtakesover (T&#124;C) 00:09, 9 January 2012 (UTC)
 * Ohhh. You mean something like this? 72.197.253.243 (talk) 00:19, 9 January 2012 (UTC)

Why are all of the storms' wind speeds unknown? 72.197.253.243 (talk) 01:12, 9 January 2012 (UTC)
 * Stop bloody asking me! I don't work for the RSMC Nadi or any other meteorological service. Bruvtakesover (T&#124;C) 10:25, 9 January 2012 (UTC)

Referencing
How do I WebCite a webpage? 72.197.253.243 (talk) 00:26, 9 January 2012 (UTC)
 * There you go. Bruvtakesover (T&#124;C) 10:24, 9 January 2012 (UTC)

Wikipediholic
This is the last warning you will receive for your Wikipediholism. If you edit Wikipedia again, you will be a social outcast.71.79.102.159 (talk) 04:03, 14 January 2012 (UTC)
 * Surprise surprise. Bruvtakesover (T&#124;C) 04:05, 14 January 2012 (UTC)

Talk:Friday (Rebecca Black song)/GA1
A question for you, re: images. -- Zanimum (talk) 22:52, 15 January 2012 (UTC)

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SORRY.
IM VERY VERY VERY VERY SORRY THAT I VANDALISED YOUR TALK PAGE I WONT DO IT AGAIN I AM SORRY.2.25.107.12 (talk) 16:09, 20 January 2012 (UTC)
 * Its ok, but tbh... sometimes Big Brother is boring. Bruvtakesover (T&#124;C) 16:10, 20 January 2012 (UTC)
 * Why go from caution to level #3 to final warning, not like i did anything offensive.2.25.107.12 (talk) 16:13, 20 January 2012 (UTC)
 * Because you did multiple edits that were classified under vandalism. Bruvtakesover (T&#124;C) 16:15, 20 January 2012 (UTC)

editing tornadoes of 2012
you can't do that. they are true sightings look on intellicast — Preceding unsigned comment added by Thesafepony (talk • contribs) 21:02, 21 January 2012 (UTC)
 * Radar does not override reports from the Storm Prediction Center. There have been no confirmed tornadoes today. TropicalAnalystwx13 (talk) 21:08, 21 January 2012 (UTC)

Rollback
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Kids
It is possible to deal with them with gentleness. If that doesn't work, polite firmness is called for. (If that doesn't work, some have to be blocked...). I've left a message for one at User talk:Thesafepony. Peridon (talk) 16:25, 22 January 2012 (UTC)
 * Yes, I have seen it. Everyone knows that you can be angry sometimes, and then be happy. Bruvtakesover (T&#124;C) 16:26, 22 January 2012 (UTC)

Need Your Help With Publishing My Article in Google
I'm the author of the article, 'Falcon and Magluta'. I found your name on my article, so I assume youre helping me with it. I already finished the article. But I cant find it in google when I try to google it. How can I get it in google? Appreciate your feedback. Bldonne (talk) —Preceding undated comment added 02:32, 23 January 2012 (UTC).

WikiCup/History/2012/Submissions/Bruvtakesover
Hey, I have removed the good article review for the time being. Reviews are only eligible once closed- please see the review through to the end, whether pass or fail, and then submit it for WikiCup points. If you have any questions, please contact me on my talk page. Thanks, J Milburn (talk) 22:56, 23 January 2012 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

 * Thank you, however, I do have suspicions that you are that IP that keeps trolling me. Bruvtakesover (T&#124;C) 12:48, 25 January 2012 (UTC)

Re:A barnstar for you! what do you mean?? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Typhoonwikihelper (talk • contribs) 11:13, 28 January 2012 (UTC)

Tropical Cyclones
What happened to the Darwin Tropical Low? (If it dissipated, please provide me with a source. Thanks!) 72.197.233.244 (talk) 02:24, 26 January 2012 (UTC)
 * Look for a source yourself. I am not wasting my time looking for something for you. Bruvtakesover (T&#124;C) 02:25, 26 January 2012 (UTC)
 * Happy Editing! Bruvtakesover (T&#124;C) 02:28, 26 January 2012 (UTC)

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WikiCup 2012 January newsletter
WikiCup 2012 is off to a flying start. At the time of writing, we have 112 contestants; comparable to last year, but slightly fewer than 2010. Signups will remain open for another week, after which time they will be closed for this year. Our currrent far-away leader is, due mostly to his work on a slew of good articles about The X-Files; there remain many such articles waiting to be reviewed at good article candidates. Second place is currently held by, whose points come mostly from good articles about television episodes, although good article reviews, did you knows and an article about a baroness round out the score. In third place is, who has scored 200 points for his work on a single featured article, as well as points for work on others, mostly in the area of pop music. In all, nine users have 100 or more points. However, at the other end of the scale, there are still dozens of participants who are yet to score. Please remember to update your submission pages promptly!

The 64 highest scoring participants will advance to round 2 in a month's time. There, they will be split into eight random groups of eight. The score needed to reach the next round is not at all clear; last year, 8 points guaranteed a place. The year before, 20.

A few participants and their work warrant a mention for achieving "firsts" in this competition.
 * was the first to score, with his good article review of Illinois v. McArthur.
 * was also the first to score points for an article, thanks to his work on Hurricane Debby (1982)- now a good article. Tropical storms have featured heavily in the Cup, and good articles currently have a relatively fast turnaround time for reviews.
 * was the first to score points for a did you know, with Russian submarine K-114 Tula. Military history is another subject which has seen a lot of Cup activity.
 * is also the first person to successfully claim bonus points. Terminator 2: Judgment Day is now a good article, and was eligible for bonus points because the subject was covered on more than 20 other Wikipedias at the start of the competition. It is fantastic to see bonus points being claimed so early!
 * was the first to score points for an In the News entry, with Paedophryne amauensis. The lead image from the article was also used on the main page for a time, and it's certainly eye-catching!
 * was the first to score points for a featured article, and is, at the moment, the only competitor to claim for one. The article, "Halo" (Beyoncé Knowles song), was also worth double points because of its wide coverage. While this is an article that Jivesh and others have worked on for some time, it is undeniable that he has put considerable work into it this year, pushing it over the edge.

We are yet to see any featured lists, featured topics or good topics, but this is unsurprising; firstly, the nomination processes with each of these can take some time, and, secondly, it can take a considerable amount of time to work content to this level. In a similar vein, we have seen only one featured article. The requirement that content must have been worked on this year to be eligible means that we did not expect to see these at the start of the competition. No points have been claimed for featured portals or pictures, but these are not content types which are often claimed; the former has never made a big impact on the WikiCup, while the latter has not done so since 2009's competition.

A quick rules clarification before the regular notices: If you are concerned that another user is claiming points inappropriately, please contact a judge to take a look at the article. Competitors policing one another can create a bad atmosphere, and may lead to inconsistencies and mistakes. Rest assured that we, the judges, are making an effort to check submissions, but it is possible that we will miss something. On a loosely related note: If you are concerned that your nomination, be it at good article candidates, a featured process or anywhere else, will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on WikiCup/Reviews. However, please remember to continue to offer reviews at GAC, FAC and all the other pages that require them to prevent any backlogs which could otherwise be caused by the Cup. As ever, questions are welcome on Wikipedia talk:WikiCup and the judges are reachable on their talk pages, or by email. Good luck! If you wish to start receiving or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. J Milburn and The ed17 23:59, 31 January 2012 (UTC)