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ShawnIsHere 06:55, 16 November 2007 (UTC)

Adoption
It might help any potential adopters a lot if you gave some indication of your areas of interest, possibly on your userpage. Also, you might find one or more group of editors who have similar interests as yourself on the Project Directory. John Carter 20:30, 3 December 2007 (UTC)

I could, but right now, I'm sifting through Wikipedia on a part-time basis due to college. ShawnIsHere (talk) 19:09, 24 April 2008 (UTC)


 * Have you been adopted yet? If not, I'd be interested in adopting you, if you are okay with that... Basketball 110 03:12, 26 April 2008 (UTC)

Since I couldn't get to a computer before The last adopter offerer went into retirement, I'm reopening my adoptability ShawnIsHere (talk) 02:56, 18 August 2008 (UTC)
 * Hey Shawn, are you still up for being adopted? I'm too wikiaddicted to retire lol and am happy to help in any area you're interested in. A fair few of my adoptees are a bit quiet, so I don't mind if you're not always here.  Just contact me if u need any help.Sticky Parkin 02:16, 18 September 2008 (UTC)

Yet another re-opening of the adoption requests. This time because I'm a lazy git and can't respond to offers immediately (but that is hopefully changing) ShawnIsHere (talk) 18:42, 29 April 2009 (UTC)


 * Since the time passed between those offer adoptions and your response, I asume you´re still without an adopter, if that´s the case, then I offer my self, if not... well it´s ok but you can always send me a message on my talk page for any questions you could have. - Damërung ...ÏìíÏ..._ ΞΞΞ_       .  --, 29 July 2024 (UTC-5)
 * Re-opening adoption status. Again.ShawnIsHere (talk) 22:11, 31 May 2009 (UTC)

Tell me at my talk if I can adopt you, I also like video games, Sonic, tried to get Final Fantasy, and computers! Programmer13 (talk) 18:51, 1 June 2009 (UTC)
 * Sure. Why not (Left a message, then merged identically named sections) ShawnIsHere (talk) 15:15, 2 June 2009 (UTC)

Since my prior adopter fell off the face of the earth, and I have gotten more experience, I've decided to go on my own. Shawn Is Here : Now in colors 08:10, 11 May 2010 (UTC)

Proposed deletion of UTStarcom CDM1450


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 * No third party sourcing or assertion of notability. Not every product description deserves its own article.

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Third Party sourcing is added. Enjoy. ShawnIsHere (talk) 08:34, 15 September 2009 (UTC)

Your RfA
While I applaud your enthusiasm, I have opposed your RfA, as with only 166 edits (including 3 deleted ones), I do not feel that you have the experience which I (and lots of other editors) look for.

I would suggest that you are not ready yet, and that you consider withdrawing your RfA. There is no dishonour in this! When you have more experience, hopefully I would be in a better position to support you.

For your reference, here are my "standards" for RfA - what I expect to see in a candidate who I can support - it's not hard and fast, but it is an indication of what I am looking for - and I don't think that I am too far away from what the average editor looks for.

Obviously, this is my opinion - it may be that many other editors would disagree with me (although I would be surprised if that were to be the case in this situation!). You are welcome to keep your RfA open for the full time (or until a 'crat closes it early) - but I thought I'd give you my advice.

Regards, -- Phantom Steve /talk &#124;<font color="#000080">contribs \ 10:40, 11 May 2010 (UTC)
 * I'll keep it up, all the same, mainly as a learning experience. If it's strongly opposed or closed early, I'll manage. <font face="Segoe UI, Sans" color="red">Shawn <font face="Segoe UI, Sans" color="green">Is <font face="Segoe UI, Sans" color="blue">Here : Now in colors 10:46, 11 May 2010 (UTC)
 * I have closed your RfA per WP:NOTNOW since it's unlikely it would pass. You're welcome to try again in six months after you have gained some more experience. ~ Nerdy Science Dude  (✉ message • changes) 13:46, 11 May 2010 (UTC)

Editor review
Hello, ShawnIsHere! I have reviewed you. I hope my observations are helpful to you. Any questions or comments can be left here, there, or on my talk page. Happy editing! <font face="Lucida Calligraphy"> PrincessofLlyr royal court 17:30, 31 May 2010 (UTC)

ED
Discussion here. Go discuss. If you keep reverting without discussion, I will be forced to take this to WP:ANI. Silver seren C 12:28, 22 May 2011 (UTC)
 * I made my discussion there, and I consider both the whois and Alexa ranking changes conclusive. <font face="Segoe UI, Sans" color="red">Shawn <font face="Segoe UI, Sans" color="green">Is <font face="Segoe UI, Sans" color="blue">Here : Now in colors 12:37, 22 May 2011 (UTC)
 * You've only posted twice on the talk page, neither time mentioning the WHOIS data or Alexa ranking, how exactly did you make your discussion there? Silver  seren C 12:42, 22 May 2011 (UTC)
 * I also posted on the Alexa ranking comparisons as well, to add to my point. Your insistence on sources and reationships for a satirical wiki, can be construed as wikilawyering and gaming the system <font face="Segoe UI, Sans" color="red">Shawn <font face="Segoe UI, Sans" color="green">Is <font face="Segoe UI, Sans" color="blue">Here : Now in colors 12:47, 22 May 2011 (UTC)

.com screenshot
Can you please stop overriding the .com screenshot? You're free to upload a .ch screenshot under a different filename. The .com screenshot is necessary to show how .com appeared before the redirection. A screenshot is a record, and since screenshots of .com can't be taken anymore, it's a valuable and informative record. --Michaeldsuarez (talk) 13:08, 22 May 2011 (UTC)

Thanks
Thanks for the help on the reflist for the CEF article. Arjuna (talk) 07:29, 12 June 2012 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Heim theory (2nd nomination)
Just thought I'd let you know I reopened your NAC on Articles for deletion/Heim theory (3rd nomination). I think it falls squarely into the "pitfalls" section of the NAC guide, describing AfDs that are too contentious to close. I wanted to let you know, though, that I do appreciate the effort you and the other non-admins put into closing AfDs, and that in most cases I think NACs are a good idea. —David Eppstein (talk) 02:06, 21 December 2012 (UTC)
 * Left a message regarding this on your talk page. <font face="Segoe UI, Sans" color="red">Shawn <font face="Segoe UI, Sans" color="green">Is <font face="Segoe UI, Sans" color="blue">Here : Now in colors 02:14, 21 December 2012 (UTC)

Nomination of Death in Jainism for deletion
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Articles for deletion/Justin Knapp
Respectfully, it was in appropriate as a non-admin to close this debate. WP:NAC only applies when an article is "beyond doubt a clear keep". This debate was particularly hairy, in my opinion, because, although there were many keep !votes, there were few valid arguments put forward to keep. I propose the debate be reopened. Pburka (talk) 11:09, 1 March 2013 (UTC)
 * Any admin is quite at liberty to reopen the debate if s/he deems the close inappropriate. (For info, I !voted keep.) -- Trevj (talk) 20:02, 1 March 2013 (UTC)
 * I closed the issue because there was no consensus after two re-listings in WP:AFD The arguments were relatively even between keep, merge and/or redirect, and delete. While I understand this is a pitfall to avoid to close the debate as per WP:NAC, it is not considered inappropriate for non-admin closure as he has no conflict of interest in this issue and there was indeed little consensus to be had after two listings. If you believe I am in error, Pburka, I suggest taking Trevj's advice and finding an admin who is willing to re-open the debate. <font face="Segoe UI, Sans" color="red">Shawn <font face="Segoe UI, Sans" color="green">Is <font face="Segoe UI, Sans" color="blue">Here : Now in colors 21:54, 1 March 2013 (UTC)

Removing AfD template
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Closure of Binders full of Women
I reverted your closure of the AfD for two and a half reasons. One: The AfD has only been up a short while. Two and a half: you gave no rational for closure and are not an admin. Now it is one thing to do a non-admin closure, but you need to provide your rational for doing so. Since you provided no rational I reverted your closure. In the future I suggest you provide some reasoning in your actions in this area. Arzel (talk) 03:53, 6 March 2013 (UTC)
 * Responded on your talk page. <font face="Segoe UI, Sans" color="red">Shawn <font face="Segoe UI, Sans" color="green">Is <font face="Segoe UI, Sans" color="blue">Here : Now in colors 04:21, 6 March 2013 (UTC)
 * What part of "you gave no rational for closure" do you not understand? Arzel (talk) 04:25, 6 March 2013 (UTC)
 * As an additional note, which you apparently did not notice on the non-admin closure guidelines. Extra care should be taken if a closure may be controversial or not clearly unambiguous. With the understanding that the closure may be reversed, non-admins should generally avoid closing such discussions.  You should revert yourself and let an admin close.  Arzel (talk) 04:31, 6 March 2013 (UTC)
 * There was a clear consensus for keep. The discussion is a keep in this non-admin's view. If you disagree, you go get an admin to revert the closure. <font face="Segoe UI, Sans" color="red">Shawn <font face="Segoe UI, Sans" color="green">Is <font face="Segoe UI, Sans" color="blue">Here : Now in colors 04:34, 6 March 2013 (UTC)
 * I don't think you understand the problem. Several editors provided thoughtful and detailed rational on both sides, while you seem to have provided no thought or rational other than to count up votes.  And much like Seinfeld wanting to return his Blazer out of spite, you tagged on a rational without any thought.  If you don't have any respect for the discussion of other editors you will find it hard for other editors to have respect for you.  Arzel (talk) 04:39, 6 March 2013 (UTC)
 * And I believe you do not understand the problem, which is "If you disagree, you go ask an admin to re-open the topic." Otherwise, your penchant for edit warring is not going to be a recipe for a long tenure. This conversation serves no further purpose. <font face="Segoe UI, Sans" color="red">Shawn <font face="Segoe UI, Sans" color="green">Is <font face="Segoe UI, Sans" color="blue">Here : Now in colors 04:47, 6 March 2013 (UTC)

Per WP:NACD, "Close calls and controversial decisions are better left to an administrator. ... Decisions are subject to review and may be reopened by any administrator." I am undoing your closure because the outcome is not obvious. Please be more careful in the future when choosing which discussions to close. As this example shows, inappropriate non-admin closures normally lead to needless drama. Thanks,  Sandstein   12:56, 6 March 2013 (UTC)

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