User talk:Mailer diablo/Archive τ

Renaming of "S. Jayakumar"
Hi, could you help rename "S.Jayakumar" to either "S Jayakumar" or "S. Jayakumar" (both of which are currently redirects to the first-named article)? I had a look at "Naming conventions (people)", but it doesn't seem to state whether initials should have a full stop after them or not. However, I think it is conventional to have a space after an initial.

Sorry to find out, by the way, that "Odex's actions against file-sharing" did not make FA. — Cheers, Jack Lee  –talk– 13:13, 27 September 2008 (UTC)

Hi
Thanks for the update. I have to hit the books for study so I was wondering if you want to fill the next update. If you do, please select a variety of hooks in terms of nationality and topics. Okay lah? :-D --BorgQueen (talk) 12:12, 28 September 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the DYK
Thanks for the DYK on the Vladas Česiūnas article earlier today. I greatly appreciate it. Chris (talk) 17:16, 28 September 2008 (UTC)

DYK credits
Hello. Thanks for updating DYK. I've already done the article talk page credits incase you're wondering. You can continue with the rest. Thanks, RyRy (talk ) 17:57, 28 September 2008 (UTC)

Automatic DYK crediting
Finally finished it. Add the following to your monobook.js:

Then purge your cache. You should see a new tab appear named "dykcredit". When you use the "give DYK credit" link from the next update page, if you click that tab it will insert the article name and automatically save the page. If you want, you can also add the following to your monobook, above the dykeasymode code:  which will make it so that when you click the dykcredit tab it will also insert "Thank you for your contributions!" next to the optional= parameter. I've only tested it in Firefox 3 so far though. Let me know what you think. ~ User:Ameliorate!  (with the !) (talk) 10:41, 29 September 2008 (UTC)


 * Just made a change so that it doesn't autosubmit when you click the tab by default. To make it autosubmit you have to add  to your monobook, but you might want to use it manually for a bit first. After I'm sure it works exactly as intended I'll think about getting it to automatically add the article name and save itself just by clicking the link. ~  User:Ameliorate!  (with the !) (talk) 12:05, 29 September 2008 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free media (Image:Logo-hdb.gif)
Thanks for uploading Image:Logo-hdb.gif. The media description page currently specifies that it is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, it is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the media was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that media for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).

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Template:Prod-tip
Hi Mailer. When you created Template:Prod-tip, you indicated that it was to be subst, not transcluded. It appears to be transcluded in several AfDs. The template should be revised to prevent transclusion. Also, if you think it would help, I would be happy to go through the AfDs and subst: the template into those discussion. Thanks. -- Suntag  ☼  15:51, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
 * Hi Suntag, yes please proceed to subst all of them. Thanks! - Cheers, Mailer Diablo 18:19, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the note. I couldn't help but see your big "COPYEDITORS WANTED" note at User:Mailer diablo/A. I revised the lead. It may not be an FA lead, but it should provide a different direction for the lead in which the editors of that article may head. -- Suntag  ☼  19:34, 4 October 2008 (UTC)

Renaming of "Middle Rocks, Johor"
Hi, how are you? I was looking at "Middle Rocks, Johor", and noticed that "Middle Rocks" is a redirect to the first-mentioned article. However, since there isn't any other "Middle Rocks", I think the article should be given that name and "Middle Rocks, Johor" turned into a redirect or deleted. Do you think this is something that can be done speedily, or should I list this at "Requested moves"? — Cheers, Jack Lee  –talk– 16:01, 4 October 2008 (UTC)

Judging from the response so far at "Talk:Middle Rocks, Johor", I think we have consensus on the renaming of the article as "Middle Rocks". Feel free to act on the matter when you feel that there has been sufficient response to the issue. How should the listing of the article at "Requested moves" be dealt with? Do I need to close the discussion there or will you do that? Thanks. — Cheers, Jack Lee  –talk– 03:13, 6 October 2008 (UTC)

Another administrator has renamed the article. Thanks for your help. — Cheers, Jack Lee  –talk– 06:26, 7 October 2008 (UTC)

Per the talkpage discussion
Could you take a look at User:Ironholds/requestdraft and see if there's anything i've missed out (other than the nominator statement and discussion box of previous RfA's), or anything I need to do to clarify the experimental nature? Ironholds 18:35, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
 * Thankee. Aware of any 'crats online atm? Ir<b style="color:#A9A9A9">on</b><b style="color:#808080">ho</b><b style="color:#696969">ld</b><b style="color:#000">s</b> 18:46, 4 October 2008 (UTC)

Ameliorate!
Just to let you know that I have created Requests for adminship/Ameliorate! as you indicated that you wished to co-nominate. <strong style="font-variant:small-caps">WJBscribe (talk) 15:55, 5 October 2008 (UTC)
 * Just letting you know that I've accepted the nomination and transcluded the page. Thanks! :) ~ User:Ameliorate!  (with the !) (talk) 17:45, 5 October 2008 (UTC)

AAU reminder notice

 * Notice delivery by xenobot  14:26, 8 October 2008 (UTC)

Odex's actions against file sharing FAT request
I don't think we can take this on as a mission, but what exactly do you need? Copyediting? &mdash; <font face="Bank gothic"> ceranthor <font face="Georgia">( strike ) 23:20, 8 October 2008 (UTC)

Thanks :)
Hi, I would just like to thank you again for co-nominating me for adminship, it really means a lot and I was quite surprised by the support and trust the community has shown me. I hope I will not let you down and I promise to use the tools to the best of my ability. Thanks again and take care, ~ User:Ameliorate!  (with the !) (talk) 14:06, 13 October 2008 (UTC)

Rfa Spam
Thank you so much for your support on my RFA, which today passed unanimously. I will do my best to make sure that I don't let any of you down. If you ever need any help with anything, feel free to ask me, i'll be happy to. Thanks again--Jac16888 (talk) 17:17, 15 October 2008 (UTC)

Double DYKs: Filipino proverbs & Damiana Eugenio
''Appreciate your unceasing work very much. I'm so glad about this double DYK! More power to all DYK'ers! '' - AnakngAraw (talk) 00:20, 17 October 2008 (UTC)

thx 4 help
cheers Victuallers (talk) 18:38, 18 October 2008 (UTC)

Comment request
Hi Mailer diablo. I saw this. Care to comment here? -- Suntag  <font color="#FF8C00">☼  06:54, 19 October 2008 (UTC)

Newfoundland Butter Company
Thank you very much for including the article in DYK. There are lots more of interesting articles from here yet to come! Thanks again, --HJKeats (talk) 11:16, 25 October 2008 (UTC)

Thank you note
<div style="border-style:solid; border-color:blue; background-color:AliceBlue; border-width:1px; text-align:left; padding:8px;" class="plainlinks"> Hello Mailer diablo, Thanks for the 25 DYK Medal and your kind words. Much appreciated. All best, <b style="font-family:Papyrus; color:darkblue;">Poeticbent</b> talk  13:45, 27 October 2008 (UTC) Poeticbent 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
Thank you for the 50 DYK medal and the message. It is nice to know that my work is appreciated. Cheers. Tymek (talk) 15:15, 27 October 2008 (UTC)

Darren_Meade_(soccer) deleted?
Why did the page get deleted on Darren Meade. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Darren_Meade_(soccer) Somebody provided a link to soccerbase as proof he did not play for Millwall, stupid contribution as soccerbase is wrong on multiple footballers stats.

The links below prove he was a professional footballer and had a professional contract with Millwall so his page should have remained! He is in the squad photo for Millwall (2000/2001) here: http://www.millwall-history.co.uk/squad_shots5.htm The following link is from the BBC site when he was released by Millwall: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/low/football/teams/m/millwall/1480355.stm

Re-instate the page!
 * ^_^; —Preceding unsigned comment added by BoredSenseless (talk • contribs) 01:55, 1 November 2008 (UTC)

dykeasymode.js
Hi, sorry I've taken so long to look into this. I still can't replicate it, so what I need to know is does it do it all the time or only sometimes? If it's all the time, can you do this: Thanks! :) ~ User:Ameliorate!  (with the !) (talk) 10:07, 4 November 2008 (UTC)
 * 1) In Firefox press CTRL+SHIFT+J
 * 2) Click the Clear button and then close the error console
 * 3) Follow this link
 * 4) Click the tab to add the article parameter
 * 5) Press CTRL+SHIFT+J again
 * 6) Right-click on each error/warning, select copy and paste the messages onto my talk

Harike Weltland
Hi! Mailer diablo,

Thank you very mcuh for the DYK.--Nvvchar (talk) 17:45, 10 November 2008 (UTC)

Articles related to Mass Rapid Transit (Singapore)
Can you have a look at the discussion thread "Wikipedia talk:SGpedians' notice board" and see if there is consensus and therefore can be closed? If not, please feel free to suggest how the discussion can be taken forward. — Cheers, Jack Lee  –talk– 12:57, 13 November 2008 (UTC)

Hi, as above, the discussion has stalled and not made any progress for more than a week. Please do take a look.&#032;- oahiyeel talk 05:03, 25 November 2008 (UTC)

Queue
Oops, my mistake. Yeah, sure, you can copy it to #1 if you like. Gatoclass (talk) 04:08, 15 November 2008 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free media (Image:Pacnet.jpg)
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It's been a year...
... since I became an admin, with your support. (I was particularly pleased to get your traditional support wording, as I had seen it on lots of previous RfAs and so was hoping you'd support me too!) I hope that I've lived up to your expectations, but please let me know if you see room for improvement. Regards, BencherliteTalk 12:26, 17 November 2008 (UTC)

User :Orik
hello, why did You delete my new user account some hours ago? I am a german contributor. My account name is Orik in germany and I tried to install my account with this name and password in the english wiki too. user: Orik--84.142.244.148 (talk) 14:40, 19 November 2008 (UTC)
 * According to records, your correct username on En.Wiki is User:Orik1949. You already have a userpage. - Mailer Diablo 15:19, 19 November 2008 (UTC)

Use of ERP image at Bugis
Hi there!

My name is Elaine and I am an Account Executive with Tequila Singapore. I am keen to use the image at the following URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:ERPBugis.JPG

Could you kindly advise me if there will be any charges and if so, how much it will be?

Thanks!

Cheers, Elaine


 * My apologies. I can be contacted at elaine dot ng at tequila dot com dot sg


 * Thanks! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 203.117.152.104 (talk) 03:09, 21 November 2008 (UTC)

Undelete request
I noticed you deleted Editor review/Jaranda in 2007. Would you be willing to undelete it as I would like to cite it in my voter guide for arbcom?  MBisanz  talk 05:24, 23 November 2008 (UTC)

RfA thanks
<font face="Trebuchet MS">design by neurolysis | to add this barnstar to your awards page, simply copy and paste and remove this bottom text | if you don't like thankspam, please accept my sincere apologies

Want to be adopted
I am a new and inexperienced user. I really want to be adopted. Please adopt me. Carabera (talk) 16:14, 28 November 2008 (UTC)

Congrats! on winning the DYK Main Page hits contest
It looks like you won DYK's Main Page hits contest. As the winner, you get to choose a new topic for which me, <font face="Helvetica"><font color="#00BFFF">Hassocks and \ / will be supplying the content. Please try to choose something that has some decent limited preview and full preview hits at Google books (so we don't have to head to the library!). -- Suntag  <font color="#FF8C00">☼  00:42, 30 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Good choice of topic - did you spot that I was a rail fan? :) I'm a bit disappointed we don't have any such thing in Britain (yet)!  <font face="Helvetica"><font color="#00BFFF">Hassocks <font color="#228B22">5489 (tickets please!)  20:53, 1 December 2008 (UTC)


 * The article now has been created per your request at Train melody. I think its off to a good start. -- Suntag  <font color="#FF8C00">☼  15:17, 6 December 2008 (UTC)

SNUSP
Searching for SNUSP, I've found the page was deleted (12:17, 1 October 2006), policy about undeleting says (if I am not wrong) that the first step is to write to the Talk page of who deleted the page. I believe strongly that the page must be undeleted. Even though it is said that "Core SNUSP is essentially Brainfuck with a two-dimensional control flow", SNUSP is not Brainfuck (which has its own page), because of the 2D-"feature", nor it is Befunge (which has its own page on wiki, too). Deleting SNUSP because "it is (basically) Brainfuck" (or because is Just a brainfuck derivative (Equendil)), would be like deleting C++ since it is (basically) C (or just a C derivative). SNUSP has its own features, and I think that if Brainfuck and Befunge (among others like Chef, LOLCODE, MOUSE which is not classified esoteric, but resembles to an esoteric language, Piet... etc) deserve their own page, SNUSP deserves it too. Since SNUSP is a PATH derived language, SNUSP could be mentioned inside the PATH page instead of having its own page... unluckly the PATH page too was deleted, so now the source to know about SNUSP/PATH is not Wikipedia; there's esolangs wiki talking about esolanguages, but if this is a good reason to keep PATH and SNUSP deleted, than it is a good reason to propose to delete Brainfuck and Befunge (and many more!) and just list them in the Esoteric programming language page, which is rather 'void' (deleting SNUSP should have triggered a section-creation on that page...)

The popularity too is not a good criterion to decide the deletion of these languages: take a look to the Alphabetical list of programming languages and count how many, even though not labelled esoteric, are rather uncommon (and even too specific and/or strange, old and so on), but have their own page (even though often in a stub form). Popularity, strangeness (esoterism) and specificity should not be criteria to think that a language does not deserve its page; and if someone created a page talking about, say, SNUSP, and people think it does not deserve its own page, the content should be copied to a grouping page (like Esoteric programming language), not simply deleted.

So here I am proposing, with the aforementioned reasoning, to get SNUSP page back. Ittakezou0 (talk) 15:33, 30 November 2008 (UTC)

Sorry
Sorry when I dragged you into the Brandt mess. That was wrong and I hope you are doing well. Yanksox (talk) 16:11, 1 December 2008 (UTC)

Goth Slang Deletion Review
Reading the 1st August 2006 debate on keeping the Goth slang article, the "keep" decision relies partly on citing a list of 20 other slang pages. In fact, only one is (dubiously) subcultural, whereas the talk page claims all 20 are. Five on the cited list either never existed or have been deleted themselves. Furthermore, since "Wikipedia is not a dictionary or a slang, jargon or usage guide" and this article seems to be exactly that, can there be any basis for keeping Goth slang, which is a rather meagre list in the first place? Paul S (talk) 21:40, 5 December 2008 (UTC)
 * You're bringing up a two year old deletion debate? Not only has policy probably changed since then, but the article itself probably has as well. If the article is still in insufficient condition, you might consider bringing it to AfD again. Glass  Cobra  21:48, 5 December 2008 (UTC)

SAF flags
Is there a book that shows the images and meanings of the flags used by the SAF? User:Zscout370 (Return Fire) 22:56, 6 December 2008 (UTC)


 * Yes, I meant the military colors. I know there is a service flag used by the RSAF, but there isn't much material I was able to find online. I found the photo of the three flags at this site. I am trying to make Flag of Singapore an FA for SGWP's "NDP Project." Also, if you are interested, I had some issues with MICA that recently got into the online papers in Singapore. User:Zscout370 (Return Fire) 08:34, 7 December 2008 (UTC)


 * Thanks again. I like the book you sent, but I believe some of the information I still seek, it is at the National Library. User:Zscout370 (Return Fire) 19:41, 7 December 2008 (UTC)

List of Forgotten Realms characters
Hello.

I'm trying to build List of Forgotten Realms characters as a proper character list. Could you please restore the edit history of Clacker, Elk Tribe, Ivan and Pikel Bouldershoulder, and Valas Hune for me, and redirect them to the list so that we can merge the content in? Thanks! :) BOZ (talk) 04:57, 10 December 2008 (UTC)


 * Thanks! :) BOZ (talk) 15:22, 11 December 2008 (UTC)