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February 2013 Wikification Drive
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Concerning Tech Nine
Hey Crossbones, Firstly I would much prefer you leave wikipedia related messages one my talk page rather than emailing me. The article must be titled Tech Nine because the 9 in Tech Nine is not pronounced see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style/Trademarks#General_rules. Thanks! ― Ross coolguy  12:25, 5 February 2013 (UTC)

Pardon me, I think I am actually incorrect. The policy only prohibits special symbols such as ♠,♣,♥,and♦ to be in the article title. Numbers are in fact permitted (See: Deadmau5). Thanks! ― Ross coolguy  14:30, 5 February 2013 (UTC)

Can you just please change it back the way it was? I think it's disrespectful, especially to a fan like me of Tech N9ne, for his name to be wrong. His rap name has been Tech N9ne since he began rapping. ―CrossBones3129

I unfortunately can't move pages (I'm not an admin yet), but even if I was, we have to reach consensus on the article talk page. Join the conversation there, and voice your opinion! &#8213;Rosscoolguy 21:01, 6 February 2013 (UTC)

Deadmau5
Hi, if you want to propose a move (not a merge - a merge is where two articles which have content are merged into one) from deadmau5 to deadmouse, you need to follow the instructions at WP:RM. - filelakeshoe  &#xF0F6;    14:06, 5 February 2013 (UTC)

Understood. ― Ross coolguy  14:30, 5 February 2013 (UTC)

New Article
Sorry to bother you I made another indie game page in a rush --Indienews (talk)
 * Ok, where is it located? Also please sign your posts. Thank you! ― Ross  coolguy  19:12, 5 February 2013 (UTC)
 * It's called white noise a tale of horror, got to go --Indienews (talk) 19:16, 5 February 2013 (UTC)
 * I would start this article in your sand box because at this point, this may just be deleted. ― Ross coolguy  19:24, 5 February 2013 (UTC)

-_0 i already got the staff added along with an another link, i Just want to give Indie games a Chance if the Fans of the game are not doing then im guessing i gotta do it since it has to be known somehow? --Indienews (talk) 12:57, 6 February 2013 (UTC)

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Your Training Begins...
Of course, i'd be delighted to take you in as a student and teach you the basics of doing the most important thing on all Wikimedia projects: Fighting Vandalism. At the conclusion of the course, plenty is in store for you! Please give me a day or so to prepare lesson plans. -- Binko71100 (talk) 02:39, 9 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Ok, thanks! I'm excited to begin. &#8213;Rosscoolguy 02:43, 9 February 2013 (UTC)
 * First tell me if you learn better being "hands-on" or having longer "lecture/teaching" sections. -- Binko71100 (talk) 02:48, 9 February 2013 (UTC)
 * I'm happy to do either. I suppose I would prefer "Hands On" when dealing with policies I am fairly comfortable with, but with policies I am less comfortable with, a lesson would be helpful. Thanks! &#8213;Rosscoolguy 02:56, 9 February 2013 (UTC)
 * A couple last things I need to know.. sorry.

I have realized that you already seem to have made yourself a "high quality" Wikipedian, so I was wondering what you know already about anything related to vandalism and what you want to know.

Please place everything that you know about vandalism on Wikipedia and fighting it under here:

Vandalism is purposeful disruptive edits on Wikipedia. Only bad faith edits are considered vandalism. Vandalism differs from "Good Faith" edits, because vandalism must only be seen as such if made with malicious intent. &#8213;<font color=#FF6200>Ross</font color=#FF6200><font color=#0101DF>coolguy</font color=#0101DF> 03:16, 9 February 2013 (UTC)

Once you revert an edit, you should always leave a warning template on the perpetrators user page clearly stating what they did wrong, and a message asking them to stop. The different levels of warnings are:

&#8213;<font color=#FF6200>Ross</font color=#FF6200><font color=#0101DF>coolguy</font color=#0101DF> 03:16, 9 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1 (Assume good faith)
 * 2 (No faith assumed)
 * 3 (Assume bad faith)
 * 4 (Strong assume bad faith; final warning)
 * 4im (Very strong assume bad faith; only warning)

Please place what you want to know about Wikipedia vandalism and counter-vandalism here:

Well, I am sort of uncomfortable reverting edits and placing warnings because I'm not sure I fully understand the policies involved. I would like to learn more about vandalism in general, and also username policy, and article title policy. &#8213;<font color=#FF6200>Ross</font color=#FF6200><font color=#0101DF>coolguy</font color=#0101DF> 03:16, 9 February 2013 (UTC)

Please place what you have learned here as we move closer toward the final exam: (Do not fill in just yet, this is for future use):

-- Binko71100 (talk) 03:03, 9 February 2013 (UTC)

I see... I am looking forward to teaching you about what you need to know. This will be fun! Please be patient until tomorrow when we start the course. When are you available tomorrow for the first lesson?

I should be available from 4pm (my time) onward. I think that is 21:00 UTC. &#8213;<font color=#FF6200>Ross</font color=#FF6200><font color=#0101DF>coolguy</font color=#0101DF> 03:24, 9 February 2013 (UTC)

Correction: I will be available a few hours later than that because some party at my ski club. I will let you know when I am back. &#8213;<font color=#FF6200>Ross</font color=#FF6200><font color=#0101DF>coolguy</font color=#0101DF> 14:13, 9 February 2013 (UTC)

Your CVUA training page is available at User talk:Binko71100/CVUA/Rosscoolguy

--Binko71100 (talk) 03:19, 9 February 2013 (UTC)

I noticed, on your talk page you mentioned training in recent changes patrolling. Could that somehow be integrated into this course? If not I understand. &#8213;<font color=#FF6200>Ross</font color=#FF6200><font color=#0101DF>coolguy</font color=#0101DF> 03:32, 9 February 2013 (UTC)


 * I can integrate it in for you. -- Binko71100 (talk) 16:40, 9 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Thanks! &#8213;<font color=#FF6200>Ross</font color=#FF6200><font color=#0101DF>coolguy</font color=#0101DF> 21:19, 9 February 2013 (UTC)

Hey Binko, I love that you are trying to help, but since you have joined wikipedia, you have only made 203 edits. Despite that on your talk page you mention "bringing out the ban hammer" you a not an admin nor do you have any other special user rights. Thank you for contributing, but I would prefer being taught by a more seasoned Wikipedian. Sorry. &#8213;<font color=#FF6200>Ross</font color=#FF6200><font color=#0101DF>coolguy</font color=#0101DF> 03:14, 10 February 2013 (UTC)

CVUA
Hey. You caught me online :) the answer is yes, it will be a pleasure to help you learn the nuances of our vandalism policies, how to fight vandalism, and all the fuzz around the rollback feature. Let me know when you feel ready to start. When that moment arrives, write me on my talk so that I can create a subpage to keep track of your lessons. Regards. — <font color="#333">Hahc21 <font color="#336699">talk 01:03, 11 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Okay. The first thing you might want to do is to read this policy: Vandalism. There, you will learn all the basics of what is considered vandalism and what doesn't :) — <font color="#333">Hahc21 <font color="#336699">talk 01:09, 11 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Ok, I read it and it mostly makes sense to me. But I click the link to Deny_recognition and it said to ignore trolls. Shouldn't one warn them on their talk page? &#8213;<font color=#FF6200>Ross</font color=#FF6200><font color=#0101DF>coolguy</font color=#0101DF> 01:16, 11 February 2013 (UTC)
 * If they are just trolling around, an administrator will take care of them, and don't worry about them unless they are editing pages to add things like "THE THING SUCKS", which is vandalism and deserves a warning :) I will give you some questions in a couple of hours. — <font color="#333">Hahc21 <font color="#336699">talk 02:25, 11 February 2013 (UTC)

I guess I am confused about what the difference is between a vandal and a troll. &#8213;<font color=#FF6200>Ross</font color=#FF6200><font color=#0101DF>coolguy</font color=#0101DF> 02:52, 11 February 2013 (UTC)
 * A vandal can be a troll, but a troll may not be a vandal. Vandals are here to damage the encyclopedia, writing awful things on articles. Trolls are users (or accounts) which main reason is to annoy other users (mostly). Trolls can be disruptive without commiting vandalism (e.g., messing with a user on their talk page, leaving useless comments at a noticeboard or an article's talk page). Vandals can also act as trolls, both disrupting by adding vandalism to articles and annoying other users. This page explains better what is a trol, and the differences between a troll and a vandal :) — <font color="#333">Hahc21 <font color="#336699">talk 02:58, 11 February 2013 (UTC)
 * I'm already learning stuff! Well, I'm off to bed. I should be online tomorrow afternoon and evening. Thanks for all your help! &#8213;<font color=#FF6200>Ross</font color=#FF6200><font color=#0101DF>coolguy</font color=#0101DF> 03:14, 11 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Okay. Have a good night. See you tomorrow :) — <font color="#333">Hahc21 <font color="#336699">talk 03:18, 11 February 2013 (UTC)

Hey, I have a Usurp request in, so my username will probably change to Nerdfighter (coined by Vlogbrothers) sometime on the 18th. Just so you know and don't think i'm banned or something. Thanks! &#8213;<font color=#FF6200>Ross</font color=#FF6200><font color=#0101DF>coolguy</font color=#0101DF> 16:15, 11 February 2013 (UTC)

Usurpation (was "Just to let you know...")
Thanks Ross. That request was from me. I was clumsily trying to get SUL for this account on all wikis, but blew the template syntax (or something). I'll try again when I have time to figure out my mistake. / edg ☺ ☭ 15:29, 11 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Ok &#8213;<font color=#FF6200>Ross</font color=#FF6200><font color=#0101DF>coolguy</font color=#0101DF> 20:53, 11 February 2013 (UTC)

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CVUA
I'm around :) — ΛΧΣ  21  21:47, 12 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Oh ok, I didn't recognize the sig :) . Are there any questions you want me to answer? &#8213;<font color=#FF6200>Ross</font color=#FF6200><font color=#0101DF>coolguy</font color=#0101DF> 21:58, 12 February 2013 (UTC)
 * .Sorry for the change of signature, the other one was a temporary one :) And well, here is the first test. I understand that you may not correctly answer all the questions, and I am here to help you on that :)

CVUA Test 1
Please answer these questions about Vandalism and let me know when you are done. You don't need to give a long answer. Thanks!

&#8213;<font color=#FF6200>Ross</font color=#FF6200><font color=#0101DF>coolguy</font color=#0101DF> 22:15, 12 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Please briefly describe what vandalism is.
 * A: Vandalism is purposefully editing Wikipedia to make it less usable.
 * This answer, although correct, is weird ;) I would have preferred to see this: "Vandalism is the deliberate attempt to harm the integrity of Wikipedia", but I guess that you understood what Vandalism is. After all, Vandalism does make the 'pedia less usable :) — ΛΧΣ  21  22:22, 12 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Am I allowed to get in an edit war while reverting vandalism?
 * A: One may only revert more than 3 times with blatant vandalism. If it is not obvious, seek dispute resolution.
 * 1) What should I do after I spot vandalism? (3 steps)
 * A: Revert it, warn the user who did it, and watch for further vandalism. If the user continues past 4 warnings, report the user at AIV.
 * 1) Please list 3 ways how to spot vandalism.
 * A: Recent changes, page history, watchlist
 * 1) If an entire article is vandalism, what should you do?
 * A: Check page history for good revisions. If none are present, request speedy deletion.
 * 1) Is making test edits considered vandalism?
 * A: No. Test edits should be assumed to be good faith.

Let me know when you finish. — ΛΧΣ  21  22:05, 12 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Note aside, the answers are very good. The next phase is to study all the vandalism-related templates. So, I want you to take a look at them here: WP: WARN, and, if possible, come back with a few examples of which template you will give to a user considering the edit they made (if you use diffs, better yet.) Regards. — ΛΧΣ  21  22:22, 12 February 2013 (UTC)
 * I posted some templates here with descriptions. I will be gone for a while for trumpet practice. Bye! &#8213;<font color=#000000>ross</font color=##000000><font color=#08585E>coolguy</font color=#08585E> 22:55, 12 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Okay. Have a nice day :) — ΛΧΣ  21  23:29, 12 February 2013 (UTC)

Wow I just realized I totally copied your sig. Just a sec &#8213;<font color=#000000>ross</font color=##000000><font color=#08585E>coolguy</font color=#08585E> 00:35, 13 February 2013 (UTC)
 * There we go :) <font color=#087503>R</font color=#087503> <font color=#078F00>₵</font color=#078F00> 00:56, 13 February 2013 (UTC)

Any other questions or anything you want me to do? <font color=#087503>R</font color=#087503> <font color=#078F00>₵</font color=#078F00> 01:33, 13 February 2013 (UTC)
 * haha, you can use my signature as an example, I guess :) Well, I will prepare a second test that I may give you in some minutes, or tomorrow. It depends on how my other duties go. By the way, I saw that you opposed this RfA, Secret, for the answer to question six. Out of curiosity, how do you think it was subpar? Not meant to badger, just want to know :) — ΛΧΣ  21  01:35, 13 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Well I didn't think his answers for 1,2, & 6 were great. Perhaps I'm way out of left field there though. I of course didn't mean to offend anyone. <font color=#087503>R</font color=#087503> <font color=#078F00>₵</font color=#078F00> 01:42, 13 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Well, don't worry. Maybe you are not polished enough about it but I am sure you didn't offend anyone :) Thanks for replying. — ΛΧΣ  21  01:46, 13 February 2013 (UTC)
 * I just thought that users with promotion only accounts were blocked..never mind then :) <font color=#087503>R</font color=#087503> <font color=#078F00>₵</font color=#078F00> 01:52, 13 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Comment removed <font color=#087503>R</font color=#087503> <font color=#078F00>₵</font color=#078F00> 16:38, 13 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Oh, yo didn't have to, but it's okay. I won't be available until the night. So, I'll see you there, — ΛΧΣ  21  16:43, 13 February 2013 (UTC)

CVUA Test 2
This is your second test. Please read and answer these questions. When you are done, let me know so that we can discuss your answers.


 * Please answer the following questions:


 * 1) Why should new users be given level 1 warnings when possible?
 * A: Because they may not understand the policies or guidelines of Wikipedia.
 * Also, level 1 warnings don't use the word "vandalism" and don't tell the new user that htye may be blocked. This is done because we have to comply with WP:BITE and editor retention, and being a bit rude with users can drive them away, which is not what we want. I'd recommend using a customized message if you want to assume a lot of good faith and see that the user has potential. — ΛΧΣ  21  01:47, 14 February 2013 (UTC)
 * I generally try to give "welcome laws" rather than warnings (for very new editors) —  Ross coolguy  01:55, 14 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Which is pretty good :) — ΛΧΣ  21  03:11, 14 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) What level(s), if vandalism persists after the warning, can a user be reported to AIV and blocked for disruptive editing for vandalizing
 * A: Any level. However, after level 4 or 4im is suggested.
 * Good. Although it is worthy to not that, unless the editor or IP is commiting pure rough vandalism, the report at AIV would be rejected if at least a level 3 warning has not been given. — ΛΧΣ  21  01:47, 14 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) What level warning(s) mention that an editor could be blocked?
 * A: 3, 4 and 4im

—  Ross coolguy  01:29, 14 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Please name which edit warning you would issue to a user in the following scenarios:
 * 1) A new user blanking sections.
 * A: Level one content removal
 * 1) Nonsense/Repeating characters.
 * A: Test editing
 * 1) Replacing an article with obscenities.
 * A: Vandalism
 * Which level? — ΛΧΣ  21  01:47, 14 February 2013 (UTC)
 * I think it depends on how many times the user has recently been warned.
 * Well, it's okay, although as a general rule, if you see somebody adding obscenities, you can directly start with a level 3 warning. Nobody writing obscenities is here to make good edits, or have written those things by mistake, so a level 3 is a good start :) — ΛΧΣ  21  03:11, 14 February 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) How should vandalism be reverted (without Rollback)?
 * A: Undo, manual, twinkle, or restore
 * 1) Should section blanking-edits be reverted?
 * A: Disruptive section blanking should be reverted. If they are blanking vandalism then no.
 * 1) Should test edits be reverted?
 * A: Yes.
 * 1) What is the difference between a test edit and vandalism?
 * A: Test edits are presumed to be good faith, while vandalism is not.

Regards. — ΛΧΣ  21  01:23, 14 February 2013 (UTC)
 * I'm sorry, I don't know what I did to the numbering. —  Ross coolguy  01:34, 14 February 2013 (UTC)
 * You just had to add #: before your answers. --LlamaAl (talk) 01:41, 14 February 2013 (UTC)
 * I have fixed the numbering. I will read now :) — ΛΧΣ  21  01:42, 14 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Good answers, I have left some notes and follow-ups. Take a look. Sorry if I can't answer as fast as possible. I understand your impatience, which I enjoy to see :) — ΛΧΣ  21  01:47, 14 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Thanks! :) I responded to some of your follow-ups. —  Ross coolguy  01:53, 14 February 2013 (UTC)

CVUA Test 3
Here is your third and final test. Give it time, answer patiently, and good luck!


 * Please answer the following questions:


 * 1) Which is the difference between being disruptive and being a vandal?
 * A: Being disruptive may or may not in bad faith, while vandalism is always in bad faith.
 * 1) Deleting comments from other user's talk pages can be considered vandalism?
 * A: It can be considered vandalism, unless the comments are blatant vandalism, in which case they may be removed with an appropriate edit summary.
 * 1) The removal of sourced content can be considered as vandalism?
 * A: Yes, provided the sources are appropriate, and the statement is relevant.
 * 1) A violation of the three-revert rule should be reported to AIV?
 * A: Yes, provided the reverts are not reverting blatant vandalism.
 * No. Violations of the three-revert rule should be reported to WP:ANEW :)
 * Oh, okay :)
 * 1) Are IPs blocked indefinitely for vandalism?
 * A: Typically no, because that may affect multiple people.


 * Please state which of the next situations require a block or any other action


 * 1) An IP blanking a page
 * A: Blanking warning starting at level 1
 * 1) A user replacing a page's content with "Im the queen u hoes!"
 * A: Vandalism warning starting at level 3
 * 1) A user leaving a blatant personal attack in an article
 * A: Vandalism warning starting at level 3
 * 1) A (recently autoconfirmed) user deleting the contents of the Administrator's noticeboard
 * A: Blanking starting at level 1
 * Removing all contents of the Administrator's noticeboard is serious enough to receive a level 3 warning.
 * Even if it is their first offence? What if it was a test edit? I wouldn't want to bite :/
 * It is very hard to see a user deleting the content of AN. And if a new user does it, they may not be here to work well. If he deleted the content and does not revert himself, a level 3 will be enough. We don't want to bite, but in my 5 years here, I've yet to see AN deleted :P
 * Okay, I see.


 * Please state which of the following usernames are inappropriate or blockable, and why.


 * A: Blockable because it is blatantly inappropriate
 * A: Blockable because it is blatantly inappropriate
 * The word "dick" has more than one meaning, so this may be worth a uw-username, but not blockable.
 * True, I forgot about the name.. Sorry
 * Don't worry :)
 * A: Inappropriate, but instead of reporting, I would place a warning because the username was probably just made to be a pun. I would also request for comment.
 * A: Blockable because it is disruptive
 * A: Blockable because it is blatantly inappropriate
 * A: Not blatantly inappropriate but I would take time to start a discussion on their talk page about it.
 * A: Blockable because it is blatantly inappropriate.
 * A: Blockable because it is disruptive
 * A: Blockable because it is blatantly inappropriate
 * A: Not blatantly inappropriate but I would take time to start a discussion on their talk page about it.
 * A: Blockable because it is blatantly inappropriate.
 * A: Not blatantly inappropriate but I would take time to start a discussion on their talk page about it.
 * A: Blockable because it is blatantly inappropriate.
 * A: Blockable because it is blatantly inappropriate.

Let me know when you finish. — ΛΧΣ  21  21:31, 16 February 2013 (UTC)
 * I have archived this section here: User:Hahc21/CVUA/Nerdfighter too. — ΛΧΣ  21  21:41, 16 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Done! Thanks for taking the time to put together these tests. It is much appreciated. — <font color=#088A08>nerd</font color=#088A08><font color=#0489B1>fighter</font color=#0489B1> 21:54, 16 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Checked. Almost all was good. Only a few mistakes ;) Congratulations! — ΛΧΣ  21  00:58, 17 February 2013 (UTC)
 * I responded to some of the feedback. Thank you! — <font color=#088A08>nerd</font color=#088A08><font color=#0489B1>fighter</font color=#0489B1> 01:03, 17 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Great. I have left a bit more. You learn fast :) — ΛΧΣ  21  01:31, 17 February 2013 (UTC)

Thanks so much! You were a great help :) — <font color=#088A08>nerd</font color=#088A08><font color=#0489B1>fighter</font color=#0489B1> 01:37, 17 February 2013 (UTC)

Graduate
Thanks for everything ! Keep in touch ;) — <font color=#088A08>nerd</font color=#088A08><font color=#0489B1>fighter</font color=#0489B1> 01:46, 17 February 2013 (UTC)

Secret's RFA
No need to remove your comments (and those of other's) - simply strike and indent. I have restored. GiantSnowman 16:56, 13 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Ok, thanks <font color=#087503>R</font color=#087503> <font color=#078F00>₵</font color=#078F00> 16:57, 13 February 2013 (UTC)

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Minor DISPLAYTITLE Tweak
It's fine if you were intending for this, but there is no space between User talk: and the user's username in the title. Your displaytitle is "User talk: nerdfighter" when it should be "User talk:nerdfighter". It's minor but it makes a difference, notably in the title in the browser tab. It's your decision if you want to change it, but I wanted to let you know. Vaca tion  9  02:32, 17 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Cheers! I had it that way because it looked better with my old display title, but with this title no space looks fine. :) — <font color=#088A08>nerd</font color=#088A08><font color=#0489B1>fighter</font color=#0489B1> 02:37, 17 February 2013 (UTC)

Skyfall correction!
I changed the name of Javiers antagonist character. It was listed as Kevin Sky'Fall which was WRONG. I corrected it as the correct name. What was the test for? Why play these net games for sincere viable corrections? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.3.50.168 (talk) 02:06, 18 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Pardon me if I made a mistake. I will review my reversion and get back to you in a moment. Thank you for your patience. — <font color=#088A08>nerd</font color=#088A08><font color=#0489B1>fighter</font color=#0489B1> 02:09, 18 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Actually your edit was simply adding a space after Raoul Silva: (diff). Feel free to add any information you would like, but that edit was redundant. — <font color=#088A08>nerd</font color=#088A08><font color=#0489B1>fighter</font color=#0489B1> 02:13, 18 February 2013 (UTC)
 * No my friend. The space after the name was an oversight but I changed the name to Raoul Silva - that was my edit. Why would I intentionally add a space after the name and before the comma? You are still mistaken. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.3.50.168 (talk) 02:52, 18 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the response! As you can see in this edit difference the only edit I reverted was the one in which you simply added 1 space after Raoul Silva and before the comma. Cheers :) — <font color=#088A08>nerd</font color=#088A08><font color=#0489B1>fighter</font color=#0489B1> 03:07, 18 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Yes I see, your revert was correcting a keystroke mistake, not redundant edits. My edit was to correct the antagonist's name, not add the space itself. Just clarifying. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.3.50.168 (talk) 04:19, 18 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Thank you for clarifying. Your constructive edit fixing the antagonist's name was not reverted. Only a later (probably accidental) edit, adding a useless space was reverted. Your constructive edits to Wikipedia are much appreciated, and I hope that you continue to contribute. Thanks! — <font color=#088A08>nerd</font color=#088A08><font color=#0489B1>fighter</font color=#0489B1> 04:25, 18 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Yes, of course! Thanks my friend, later. See what I just did there? : )  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.3.50.168 (talk) 16:21, 18 February 2013 (UTC)

Haha, yes I see it ;) Btw, please remember to sign your posts with 4 tildes like this: ~ . thanks! — <font color=#088A08>nerd</font color=#088A08><font color=#0489B1>fighter</font color=#0489B1> 17:33, 18 February 2013 (UTC)

A browniepoint for you!
Great to see you're back! Thanks :) — <font color=#088A08>nerd</font color=#088A08><font color=#0489B1>fighter</font color=#0489B1> 13:12, 18 February 2013 (UTC)

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Hello! I noticed that you're listed as a trainer in the Counter-Vandalism Unit! I have completed adoption training from User:Go_Phightins!, but I am interested in receiving whatever additional training that I can in vandalism and, especially, the rollback and reviewer rights to see if I actually need those. I have run into a couple of instances where I felt like I needed the reviewer right, but I do not know what the rollback right does, exactly (though I did read the description on WP). Mostly, I want to be the most effective editor that I can be, and my contributions are mainly in the form of reversions using Twinkle and minor copyedits. I'd love to make more of a difference to this project, but I lack the know-how - something that I definitely want to remedy as I approach the time for me to start a Wikipedia course for many of my students! If you could help at all or provide any guidance, I'd really appreciate it! --Jackson Peebles (talk) 17:41, 19 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Hello Jackson! I will be available to train you in counter vandalism by tonight if you are available :) . Although I am comfortable training anyone in CV, in other fields I may be incompetent as Go Phightins has just offered to start training me in other specialties. Thanks! — <font color=#088A08>nerd</font color=#088A08><font color=#0489B1>fighter</font color=#0489B1> 18:12, 19 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Thank you! I am free tonight, as well, so that sounds excellent.  What did you have in mind?  I noticed that you have reviewer and rollback rights, which is what I want to focus on, anyways.  I completed Go Phightins!'s adoption course, and it is wonderful - I think you'll really enjoy it - so there's no need for other information; I'll just contact him if I have questions!  Thanks again!
 * Ok, I just set up your training page here :) . If you want to start filling in some of the answers, I can mark it and answer any questions you may have tonight. I can give you training in rollback and reviewing, but I think some of the more basic vandalism tests are important to do first. Thanks! — <font color=#088A08>nerd</font color=#088A08><font color=#0489B1>fighter</font color=#0489B1> 18:20, 19 February 2013 (UTC)

Talkback
Answered Unit 3 and 6 in full! Jackson Peebles (talk) 03:07, 22 February 2013 (UTC)

Your lesson two test
I'm sorry, but I'm not going to have enough time to grade until later tonight or tomorrow...I posted a note to a "teaching assistant", if you will, (a former adoptee who helps me out with some clerical tasks and is co-teaching one of my adoptees) that if he had some time he could grade it, but if he doesn't, I will do so later. I just didn't want to leave you hanging. Go  Phightins  !  20:23, 22 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Okay, no problem :) — <font color=#088A08>nerd</font color=#088A08><font color=#0489B1>fighter</font color=#0489B1>(academy) 20:24, 22 February 2013 (UTC)

Delay
Hey, just wanted to let you know that I have a fair bit on my plate right now, but I won't forget about the review; it's on my Bookmarks toolbar! --Jackson Peebles (talk) 03:35, 23 February 2013 (UTC)
 * The test? Okay no problem! Just message me when you have done it. Thanks! — <font color=#088A08>nerd</font color=#088A08><font color=#0489B1>fighter</font color=#0489B1>(academy) 03:38, 23 February 2013 (UTC)

Academy
Sure, I'd love to join the Academy. --May puppies fly before pigs do. (talk) 02:44, 24 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Great! I will set up your training page, and give you the link. Thanks! — <font color=#088A08>nerd</font color=#088A08><font color=#0489B1>fighter</font color=#0489B1>(academy) 02:47, 24 February 2013 (UTC)

Request for Advice
Hello! I know that I haven't had a chance to work on my CVUA page in a couple of days (I've been out of town), but, before I head off to bed, I wanted to ask if you could take a look at User:Jackson_Peebles/User_Boxes and let me know what you think of the MfD tag. I guess I'm not quite sure of WP policy on userspaces, so, before I go creating a fuss to an administrator to remove the tag (it's rather ugly) and leave my userspace alone, I wanted to know if I did anything wrong. Also, how do I get rid of that tag, anyhow (I know we aren't supposed to do it ourselves)? Thanks! --Jackson Peebles (talk) 05:39, 25 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Never mind, I found out that it was a transclusion issue and fixed it myself! --Jackson Peebles (talk) 06:00, 25 February 2013 (UTC)

CCM & Talk pages
Good to know that it's ok for Walter to do what he did and get away with it when I followed your instructions and even waited a month for someone to dispute it. Then he "final warns" me about something I've not be warned about because I did not do anything intentionally wrong. I also wanted to discuss it with you without drawing his attention to it which you ruined by putting it on that talk page. He controls/dominates/manipulates the entire topic and no one is taking the time to do any research. They are simply taking his word. What's the use? What I've learned from this is that no one cares if you're an IP user or "newbie" and that people like Walter get to do what they want without any consequences. He's the terrible editor/administrator. Some day it would be a good idea for the "boss" of Wikipedia (yes I know his name) to go "undercover" to find out all the poorly handled situations on this site. People will donate to a site they feel safe at and are treated with respect on. I am creating a new article about the diversity that he can not edit, change or monopolize. Good bye... P.S. You even said the warning/block was not legit and he's using that as a reason to warn me again yesterday about something else I didn't do wrong a month ago. 99.129.112.89 (talk) 03:28, 26 February 2013 (UTC)

Your OA application
Hey Nerdfighter. I've left a couple extra questions at Wikipedia talk:Online Ambassadors for you to answer, if you have time. Best regards, The Interior  (Talk) 22:34, 25 February 2013 (UTC)

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Hey there
I just wanted to say hello to you personally, since I just commented on your application at Wikipedia talk:Online Ambassadors. I'm sorry I felt the need to say "netural" for now, but I really do appreciate your passion towards anti-vandalism. It's an interest of mine. Have you ever used WP:STiki before, by chance? Learning it is on my long list of things to do around here, FWIW! =) Biosthmors (talk) 18:49, 26 February 2013 (UTC)
 * No problem, I don't mind :) Yes I do use STiki. I can't use most other anti vandalism programs because I'm on mac. Thanks — <font color=#088A08>nerd</font color=#088A08><font color=#0489B1>fighter</font color=#0489B1>(academy) 19:55, 26 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Very cool. Thanks for the messsage! Do you know if there is a short YouTube intro to STiki? The page there seems a bit daunting with detail. Biosthmors (talk) 20:29, 26 February 2013 (UTC)
 * I went ahead and posted at Wikipedia_talk:STiki, where that question belongs, I guess! Biosthmors (talk) 20:42, 26 February 2013 (UTC)

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Hey Nerdfighter, what you said at WP:DR/N regarding vandalism was brought to my attention and, like the user who brought it to my attention, I am very surprised...you successfully completed my vandalism lesson, are a rollbacker, and work at CVUA and that's your definition of vandalism? That's a little perturbing and disconcerting. Remember, vandalism is anything in bad faith attempting to harm the encyclopedia. Perhaps you want to try out third opinions prior to work at WP:DRN. Thanks. Go  Phightins  !  20:07, 27 February 2013 (UTC)
 * I am curious who "brought this to your attention". I presume you are talking about the situation at WP:DRN where one of the users allegedly posted summaries of shows that have never aired. Is it fair to say that in that situation, the user in question should be warned, instead of being brought to WP:DRN? — <font color=#088A08>nerd</font color=#088A08><font color=#0489B1>fighter</font color=#0489B1>(academy) 21:03, 27 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Hi, a fellow DRN volunteer brought it to my attention; I have DRN on my watchlist but haven't been checking it much lately as I've been rather busy. Should the user have been warned? Possibly, but you can be warned for reasons other than vandalism. Similar to our minor dispute over the warnings in our vandalism lesson, I think you tend to be a tad heavy-handed in your assessments of vandalism. I'll be honest; I was a vandal many moons ago either as an IP or under an account which I've long since forgotten. I think I was blocked, but here I am now. Vandals can definitely become productive contributors, so it's worthwhile to ease up and stay calm. It's not a huge deal, just something to keep in mind. Go   Phightins  !  02:24, 28 February 2013 (UTC)
 * We seemed to have left messages to each other at the same time. Thanks for the message though. — <font color=#088A08>nerd</font color=#088A08><font color=#0489B1>fighter</font color=#0489B1>(academy) 02:26, 28 February 2013 (UTC)

The Tea Leaf - Issue Seven (special Birthday recap)


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Over the past year almost 2000 questions have been asked and answered, 669 editors have introduced themselves, 1670 guests have been served, 867 experienced Wikipedians have participated in the project, and 137 have served as hosts. Read more project analysis in our CSCW 2013 paper

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