User talk:Raystorm/Archive3

My life of crime
I know, and I feel just terrible about it...but I'm totally in love with this guy and had to have his album for my vacation. I'd still be willing to buy it if I could figure out how. They shouldn't set up these barriers for consumers which only encourage us to break the law. Anyway, do you know him? Do you love him too? Check out his video, "I PromiseMyself" on YouTube. You'll fall in love with him, too...AND, he performed at Madrid Gay Pride, so he's at the very least sympathetic, and might not mind an old Queen like myself falling in (unrequited) love with him. Hope you're having fun. Poland was a blast, and I still have two weeks more of vacation before I go back to poop, blood and all that other fun stuff in my work. Jeffpw 20:48, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

Hadn't forgotten, just proving rather lazy. :) Dev920 (Have a nice day!) 20:18, 12 August 2007 (UTC)

Winning Colors
Hi, Raystorm! You added the LGBTProject banner to Winning Colors, but a) I don't see any mention of sexuality in the article, and b) it's not in any LGBT cats. When you get a chance, could you expand on that? Thanks! -- SatyrTN (talk | contribs) 14:32, 17 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Nah, we don't have Category:sci-fi novels with LGBT content :) And in fact, I've been in discussion with Zig about whether a novel with a gay character counts as Category:LGBT literature.  Anyway, when you get a chance... Muchas Graçias! :) -- SatyrTN (talk | contribs)  20:48, 17 August 2007 (UTC)

LGBT WikiProject Newsletter
Delivered on 16:00, 6 July 2007 (UTC).

Given I'm currently using a computer I swear is from the 90s for about twenty minutes a day, it's probably easiest if I just concede right now. :) Dev920 (Have a nice day!) 08:19, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

pt:Wikipedia:Projeto Estudos LGBT
Hi, Raystorm. I've been told by Dev that you started the WikiProject LGBT Studies in Spanish form scratch. I just created the page for the Project in the Portuguese language wikipedia. Do you have advice on how to start a WikiProject? We already have two members there. I understand we should call more people to join, but then what do we do? A.Z. 01:03, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

I'd appreciate a list
One of the complaints about the en. article is that it's too US-centric, which is unavoidable when I have only english-language material to go on. It would be nice to spread the net a bit wider.  Serendi pod ous  10:55, 5 October 2007 (UTC)

Wikicommons photos
I must profess my complete and utter ignorance. I've never uploaded anything to WikiCommons, and I had to yank teeth to get the photos on Wikipedia. Do I need to repeat all the licensing and permissions I had to go through to get the Ann Bannon photos loaded to Wikipedia? Help. --Moni3 16:30, 5 October 2007 (UTC)Moni3

Una cosa
Amigo yo soy español quiero decirle una cosa, contactese conimigo por mi mensegger que es santiago13_kpo@hotmail.com por favor —Preceding unsigned comment added by 190.137.209.103 (talk) 17:51, 11 October 2007 (UTC)


 * No. Raystorm   (¿Sí?)  21:29, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

LGBT WikiProject Newsletter
Delivered on 17:31, 11 October 2007 (UTC).
 * Did you like the newsletter? This is the first one I wrote :-) Jeffpw 09:42, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

Invitation
You are cordially invited to attend one of the greatest pop events of 2008 or any other year: Westlife's March 1st concert at the O2 arena in support of their fantastic new album! Dev and I are going to go, and were wondering if you and WJB might want to meet up for it, too. Let me know soon, as tickets are sure to sell out in seconds of their release (and I am not kidding--did you hear how fast the Spicegirls tickets sold out??!!?? Headspinning). Jeffpw 21:40, 18 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Not a Westlife fan??? Not a Westlife fan??!!??The greatest Boy Band in the history of pop and she's not a fan??? (well, ok, maybe boy band should be a clue for me:-s). Linkin Park, huh? I just watched a video or two of their's on YouTube to see before I made any comments. Raystorm, they look like they might drink or do drugs!:-o The look like they might even have sex!:-o:-o Those nice wholesome boys from Westlife wouldn't even think of doing anything like that. They are truly role models...

Enough of my silliness. I think WJB will probably say the same thing, so let's all meet up either the day before or after the concert. Though I warn you: after you read the reviews of the show, you're going to be so jealous that you didn't go (it's probably sold out now anyway, though, so you'd have to get a scalper ticket). —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jeffpw (talk • contribs) 20:26, 19 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Linkin Park? I LOVE Linkin Park - Minutes to Midnight is like the best album I have ever heard, EVER. OMFG, are you gonna come to London for their gig in 2008? Dev920 (Have a nice day!) 01:58, 20 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Oh I really WANT to!!! I'll rob, kill and/or maim to get a ticket and go! XD I was so disappointed with Meteora, Minutes to Midnight was a huge relief! The guys still have it! If you all wanna we could meet after the concert (because if we meet before you'll probably all be babbling nonstop about the vanilla boys Westlife, soooo... And hey Jeffpw, see if you can listen to Linkin Parks' song In the End. It's one of my faves. :-) In turn I could be persuaded to hear one from your boys hee hee. ;-) Raystorm   (¿Sí?)  17:23, 20 October 2007 (UTC) PS:Jeff, I like my boys a bit dark and dangerous hehe
 * I hope you'll have fun at that Linkin Park concert. I think I'll be on the International Space Station on that date (whatever it is), so won't be able to go with you. ;-D. After listening to that In The End video, I listened to this nice Westlife video. A contrast, to say the least. :x By the way, I'll be in London March 1st-3rd, and the concert is 6:30pm on the 2nd, so let's plan around that. Jeffpw 18:08, 20 October 2007 (UTC)
 * YES, then we ARE totally going. Linkin Park are the best band I have ever heard in my life. God, I love In the End (and Somewhere I Belong, and Papercut, and Cure for the Itch and...), though I have to say my favourite song is actually Leave Out All the Rest. It used to Breaking the Habit, but oh, Minutes to Midnight... Actually, it used to be Points of Authority, but, oh, Meteora... :D Dev920 (Have a nice day!) 09:38, 21 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Now I feel old:-( Jeffpw 09:43, 21 October 2007 (UTC)
 * *High fives Dev and hugs Jeff* You're not old! Besides, don't worry, Dev and I will introduce you to the wonders of Linkin Park hee hee! Oh I remember how I LOVED Hybrid Theory! They strike a chord within you, they are that good. Dev, do you know the exact date of their 2008 gig??? Raystorm   (¿Sí?)  11:34, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

Hola
porque no quiere contactarse conmigo --190.137.40.21 01:02, 21 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Porque tu caso ya ha sido expuesto en el café, y la comunidad estimó que tu sanción no debía ser revocada. Si deseas reabrir el tema, la única vía que te queda es el CRC. Y yo no formo parte de él. Raystorm   (¿Sí?)  01:06, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

Dumbledore
Not yet. The article is about religious debates. Let's not make one up before one starts. Give it time, and it will get going of its own accord.

Oh, and of course, keep an eye out for when it does start.

 Serendi pod ous  15:11, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

It begins...

 

Not quite enough to start furiously making edits. The window might not be blown open just yet, but the curtains are certainly billowing...  Serendi pod ous  14:17, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

[http://worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=58299 Here's a good one. I especially like her personal description at the bottom].  Serendi pod ous  08:31, 25 October 2007 (UTC)
 * ...fucking hell. Dev920 (Have a nice day!) 10:48, 25 October 2007 (UTC)

It has reached the next level. Commentators are already gathering the blogs and postings together, so we don't have to rely on them for sourcing.  Serendi pod ous  11:12, 25 October 2007 (UTC)

[http://newpaper.asia1.com.sg/news/story/0,4136,146336,00.html Here it is. The big kahuna.] Were it not for the fact that I would be accused of bias, I would run the section on this alone.  Serendi pod ous  15:34, 31 October 2007 (UTC)

The Politics of Genetics and Reproductive Technology
Dear Raystorm,

I am trying to recruit participants to my PhD research project, tackling 'The Politics of Genetics and Reproductive Technology'. I noticed your contributions towards the article on Biology and sexual orientation and I wondered if you'd like to participate? I believe you will be able to make a valuable contribution. Before you decide, you should be aware of what this involves. I am inviting you to contribute towards a (password protected) "research wiki". This will be used because I'm interested to see how differing attitudes to the subject interact with each other, and I want to evaluate the potential for consensus in this area. I think the wiki is extremely useful in this context. It involves collaboration and sharing ideas amongst a group, and therefore it could help shed a light on especially contentious issues or areas of potential agreement. The wiki will be in operation for a number of months and I am interested in all sorts of contributions. For further information please see | this link.

If you are interested, you will find my contact details on my userpage. Feel free to get in touch should you have any questions. Your valuable contribution would be much appreciated.

Yours sincerely,

Nicholas 19:47, 23 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Oops. I notice that the external link I gave you directs you to the wrong page. Sorry. Please | try this instead. --Nicholas 23:19, 23 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Hi Raystorm, that would be excellent. Whatever you chose to contribute would be much appreciated. I don't suppose you'd like to email me? That way I can send you an invitation to register with the website. Many thanks --Nicholas 11:38, 24 October 2007 (UTC)

galisteo
Massively frustrated now. If you could look at the refs (he even wants one ref deleted bcecause it has the word gay in it), and maybe find new ones that support the assertions, that would be great. Also, you could weigh in at the ANI discussion. Thanks, honey. Sorry this is short. As I said, I am frustrated. Jeffpw 12:53, 3 November 2007 (UTC)

LGBT WikiProject Newsletter
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Hey, Peeps, it's that time of the month again (no not that time &mdash; get your mind out of the gutter): time for another monthly edition of the LGBT Project's Love Boat newsletter from your cruise director Miss Julie. So much has been happening this month and I just can't wait to tell you all about it!!!

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Alice and her harasser
Let's start with some good news: Alice and the project lost the bothersome sock puppet who had been disrupting many articles we monitor, and now most of us can edit in relative peace. Congratulations, Alice, for being able to come out of semi-retirement. Benjiboi, on the other hand, has gained an anonymous IP stalker who seems to be more Catholic than the Pope and who has a hard-on for the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. We seem to have a sort of Yin and Yang thing going on here, which helps both to keep us in balance and on our toes.

Harry Potter and his homosexual teacher
Albus Dumbledore got outed this month, and was immediately adopted by our project. The international brouhaha surrounding this disclosure reached all the way to Wikiland, and his article was briefly locked due to homophobic vandalism (as well as well meaning editors who just couldn't believe that that nice man could possibly be gay). This is a wonderful article to add to your watchlist, and will surely give you hours of reverting fun on cold winter days.

"My Fellow Americans"
On a more serious note, Fireplace has suggested a new article series about LGBT rights in the United States, state by state. This ambitious topic will surely require many editors and a lot of research, but has the potential to add further prestige to our already prestigious project.

Same name, same sexuality: a riddle for the ages
Francis Bacon (not the new gay one, but the old gay one ... though they're actually both dead, now that I think about it) has also aroused passions here on Wikipedia, with editors opposing his sexuality being disclosed in his biography. The always helpful Haiduc has thoughtfully provided any number of sources, but it is slow going getting his point across. Anyone want to lend a hand?

Beat writer arouses Irish guy
And speaking of passions, Jack Kerouac has inflamed the senses once again with editors, including administrator Irishguy, mounting a spirited defense to keep him as heterosexual as possible for Wikipedia purposes. Why? I don't know. Perhaps some of you can drop by the talk page and ask your questions there. I feel certain a stimulating debate will ensue that will be enjoyed by all.

Love those Texas Longhorns
Did you know that one of our Featured articles, Lawrence v. Texas, lost its shiny gold star? That was a shocker. It has been suggested that we turn our attention to it in an effort to restore it to its former glory. I took a peek, and it does need our help badly. For our American editors, it would seem almost a civic duty to edit it (not that I'm hinting....).

Point and Counterpoint
Though it was far too intellectual a debate for a mere cruise director like myself to take part in, Intersexuality was certainly a hot topic a week or two ago. The thrust of the debate was over inclusion in our project. Lots of good editors had lots of good opinions. For those too lazy to check out the discussion, we decided to leave it out for now.

Drudgery on offer
Peer review is, as always, short staffed and seemingly unloved. Wouldn't you feel better about yourself and the world in general if you took a few minutes to read one of the listed articles and offer some helpful advice? I know I'd feel better if you did.
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"My Fellow Americans" redux
The article LGBT movements in the United States certainly raised eyebrows last week, especially when it was discovered that copyrighted content had been added to our article. Tragedy was averted at the last minute, though, when the original hosts of the article where the material had been pilfered agreed to make it free to everyone. Our thanks to them, whoever they are. Busy Bee that I am, I haven't had time to read it, but I'm sure it's sensational.

This month's Wiki stars
Lesbian pulp fiction (a genre close to my heart, I must confess) writer Ann Bannon has decided to spice up the featured articles candidates list this month. Why not drop by and make your opinion heard? Joining her in this lofty aspiration are the articles But I'm a Cheerleader and Conversion therapy. I'm sure their main editors would welcome any comments (well, helpful ones, anyway) on the talk pages or the FAC discussions. And lest we forget, the List of gay, lesbian or bisexual people: Sd-Si became a Featured list!! Rah rah, siskumbah! Go, team, GO!!!!

And the Oscar goes to...
Not content to run for Best Actress, plucky Bannon won a Best supporting actress Oscar... whoops, I meant to say Ann is also getting more than her share of womanly attention on the Good Article list. Joining her on this exalted plane are Freddy Mercury, Waylon Smithers and Lance Bass. Good articles indeed, and the last one mentioned just goes to show that one needn't admire the subject of an article to appreciate the effort put into making him worthwhile reading. What on earth Britney ever saw in him I'll never know. Truly a riddle cloaked in an enigma and wrapped around a puzzle.

Fresh faces to brighten our pages
Though I may not be the first, let me extend a warm, LGBT Love Boat welcome to the 12 new members who joined us in October: Jliberty, JockCub360, ChristopherEdwards, Desiderius82, Zlrussell, Kelsied, BeardedWoof, Mujerado, Tyrfing, Fabgurrl, Redl@nds597198, and decafdyke! Whatever you choose to do here, I feel sure that your contributions will enhance our project to no end. And if they don't...well, let's just say that I'm not shy.

Leather and lace
On a personal note, your already overworked cruise director is being cyberly whipped almost daily by Nemissimo, who desperately wants to get the German BDSM translation copy edited and used as a replacement for the current one. It's such a ... err, stimulating topic that I am sure many of you will want to join the copy editing fun. Jump right in, folks! It's so lonely copy editing it all by my lonesome!

Late breaking news
A little birdie just whispered in my ear that our noble collaboration project was delisted from the Community Portal due to inactivity. When asked how this scandalous turn of events could have occurred, the answer I received was "we suck at stuff like that". Well. In the first place, I disagree that sucking should be considered a negative, but to each his or her own. In the second place, I have full confidence that we can and will collaborate with other projects in the future. So let's not view this as a setback (even though it is), but rather a challenge to improve (and good Lord, I sound almost Wikipedian!).

Champagne dreams and caviar kisses
Lastly, the holidays are rapidly approaching. Our American cousins are currently getting ready to slaughter masses of poultry in an effort to show their gratitude and generally peaceful demeanor, and those of the Canadian persuasion, trendsetters that they are, celebrated a bit early this year. I'm sure all us foreigners will join together in wishing them all a very happy Thanksgiving on their respective holidays, both already celebrated and forthcoming... though I would hope somebody would enlighten me as to why they don't celebrate it on the same day. I was awake all last night trying to figure that one out. - In the spirit of this peculiarly North American holiday, let me take a moment to thank all of our editors for their contributions to this project. It's people like you who make people like me...well, a "people person"! May all your Wiki days be bright, and may your Love Boat never turn into a Poseidon.
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Kisses,

Miss Julie To stop receiving this newsletter, or to receive it in a different format, please let us know here. If you have any news or any announcements to be broadcast, do let Dev920 know. Delivered on 12:00, 1 November 2007 (UTC).
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Another Request...
I'm going to leave this here and on es, since I'm not sure which one you frequent :)

When you get a chance, would you take a look at Benito Papazón? I've done a search all over Google (&google books) for this name and can't find anything. And when I read stuff about the "Dance of the 41" (or "Los 41" or the "Famous 41"), Papazón's name is nowhere to be found. Any ideas? -- SatyrTN (talk | contribs) 05:29, 25 November 2007 (UTC)


 * Is there an es.AfD I can point to so I can get this one deleted? Or was it speedy? Thanks much!!!!!!! -- SatyrTN (talk | contribs)  15:00, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

So...
Ahem. :D Dev920 (Have a nice day!) 17:28, 2 December 2007 (UTC)

LGBT Christmas images
Which ones do you want me to move to commons? All of them? - Jeeny (talk) 01:07, 3 December 2007 (UTC)
 * I began to add a gallery on Commons here. Also, you're more than welcome to copy any of the other's to commons or any other project. I gave free license to copy. - Jeeny (talk) 01:54, 3 December 2007 (UTC)

LGBT WikiProject Newsletter
Delivered on 20:05, 3 December 2007 (UTC). SatyrBot 21:26, 3 December 2007 (UTC)

Thanks, darlin'!
For the wishes on the FA for my pulp goddess! She approves. I look forward to barnstar'ing you again in the future. --Moni3 01:50, 4 December 2007 (UTC)

Really, really bad haiku from a new admin
Setting new lows in thank-you spam:

  Click there for my RfA spam haikus! → → → Janitor's new tools

Spam must stop -- will new mop act?

Ooops, .com blocked

New admin, new tools

Earnest newbie furrows brow

Fare thee well Main Page

New mess all about

Sorcerer's Apprentice mop

Not supporter's fault

A. B. so grateful

Wikipedia trembles

Watch out DRV

A. B. wonders why

Copyright always confused

Fair use, farewell, bye

Qatar is blocked

Shucks those range blocks are tricky!

Will get it straight soon.



Dear RfA friend, I will learn, chaos will fade ''Thanks so much ... A. B.

This RfA thank you card is based on a card originally done by Phaedriel

Raystorm, thanks so much for your support on my Rfa; I look forward to living up to everyone's trust and expectations. -- A. B. (talk) 00:12, 12 December 2007 (UTC)

Happy Holidays
  You got a Christmas card! → → →

Thanks
Thanks for the congrats, Raystorm. I'm glad you're translating the But I'm a Cheerleader article for the Spanish wikipedia. Looks good so far! (not that I speak Spanish...) -- Beloved Freak  17:17, 15 December 2007 (UTC)

Another featured Raystorm!
I already gave you a fruity barnstar, so here's my response to your Yule nog: a steaming bowl of grits, lovingly made in the backwoods of North Florida. Congratulations on your second featured article: La Reina de la Pulp Fiction Lésbica. Yeehaw!

2008 is upon us!
Happy New Year, honeybunch! All the best in 2008~With much love, Jeffpw (talk) 19:16, 31 December 2007 (UTC)

Happy New Year
Well, the title says it all, really, doesn't it? You go on and have a brilliant 2008 now. :D Dev920 (Have a nice day!) 12:35, 1 January 2008 (UTC)

Thanks
Thanks for the kind words, and Happy New Year! :) --Elonka 17:22, 6 January 2008 (UTC)

Si, Somos Lesbianas
Hey Raystorm, someone has prodded this article saying it's non-notable per WP:BK and not a real novel. I suspect it is real, but can't prove it with searches on google, amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, or the Library of Congress catalog. I wonder if the problem is language, and if something could be found using Spanish-language resources. Any ideas? I'd hate to see this go if it's legitmate. The prod expires tomorrow. Aleta (Sing)  18:11, 6 January 2008 (UTC)
 * Thanks for checking into it, Raystorm! Aleta (Sing)  23:03, 6 January 2008 (UTC)
 * Oh well... We gave it our best shot.  It's either an elaborate hoax, or someone knows something.  Proving the latter is another matter.  If the original author of the article doesn't provide some proof though, I sure don't know anything else to do.  It may well be because of the underground nature of the novel that we can't find anything. :(  I'm not sure our notability criterion is always the best way to decide if articles should exist, and this is an example of why.  On the other hand, there are vandals who will create fake articles, and notability helps get rid of those, so, I don't know... Aleta  (Sing)  19:11, 7 January 2008 (UTC)

Miss Julie
She's under the weather - or under something anyway - from what I hear. I think Gopher and Isaac are going to have to step in and put something together. Feel like giving me a hand? -- SatyrTN (talk / contribs) 17:46, 9 January 2008 (UTC)

LGBT WikiProject Newsletter
Delivered sometime in January 2008 (UTC). SatyrBot (talk) 23:50, 19 January 2008 (UTC)