User talk:Wik98

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http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c6/Block_infobox.png User Pschemp did not follow wikipedia policy when blocking my Ip address. She claimed that I vandalised the Steve Irwin page, but stating facts and providing a reference isn't vandalism. I have no history of vandalism, and my posts are designed to provide information that isn't well known.

I wrote on the Steve Irwin page that: .In 2002, Steve revealed to the audience of the Australian television show "The Panel", that he was left brain damaged as a result of a childhood accident. His injury was similar to a frontal lobotomy, and this explains why he had no fear when dealing with crocodiles.

What I wrote was true and factual. I provided a link to the IMDB database where Steve Irwin revealed this information to the australian viewers who watched the September 4th episode of "the Panel" in 2002. I have a video tape of this episode. Others can track them down, or contact Channel ten in Australia. Obviously, the media has been ignoring this out of respect for Irwin's family, but this is not wikipedia's role. Steve Irwin admitted this himself on public television. He did not mind people knowing, otherwise he wouldn't have said it.

Furthermore, I believe that User:Pschemp has been wrong by not notifying me on my talk page of the reason why I was blocked. She has also attacked about 15 other people on the Steve Irwin page in a very short period of time. http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Log/block&user=Pschemp

People who have administrative privileges shouldn't abuse them.

Please see the talk page where I explained why I removed that section. The reference provided did not mention anything about the injury and I couldn't find any other references to him saying that. Check the facts before you go around calling people vandals and bullies. --Richmeister 04:03, 6 September 2006 (UTC) I coudln't find any links about this on google either. But, it is true. I provided the link to the panel episode, and I can send you the tape of it if you want. I find it incredibly frustrating that wikipedia users prevent the dissemation of true but novel information because the references used aren't available on the internet. In any case, I was much less concerned about my post being removed than I was towards being blocked. My post was clearly not vandalism. As a result of being blocked, I was unable to discuss the issue with you to clarify your concerns.

I have a right to accuse User:Pschemp of being a bully as she hasn't used proper process. She has neglected to mention anything about the reason why I was blocked on my talk page, for example. I do believe I am justified in my assertion that she has done the wrong thing on this occasion.


 * I understand what you're saying, but I do not appreciate being labeled a vandal and a bully for an edit made in good faith. --Richmeister 10:29, 6 September 2006 (UTC)

I didn't mean to call you a vandal or a bully. My frustration was directed atUser:Pschemp. I accept that your edit was made in good faith.


 * Thanks. Happy editing :-) --Richmeister 15:03, 7 September 2006 (UTC)

hey thanks for the update on the Suicide Method page. It should really be taken off the site, its disgusting ETod09 18:55, 13 September 2006 (UTC)