User talk:YellowMonkey/Archive20

thanks for making me feel welcome!
The Original Barnstar
 * Thanks, Blnguyen | rant-line 01:51, 22 August 2006 (UTC)

Matra Bagheera DYK
Hi Blnguyen, thanks for having mercy and updating the DYK! I understand you have taken off the Bagheera because you saw the notice on its talk page. Well, actually it was put on the DYK by mistake and (more or less promptly) removed, but the admins involved decided not to remove the template from the talk page, and hence the kerfuffle. I am sorry that you got confused. Is it possible for you to bring back the Bagheera so that it gets the rest of its due "air time"? Bravada, talk - 00:34, 24 August 2006 (UTC)


 * Thanks a lot and excuse me for the kerfuffle. Btw, I guess we had a collection of rather lenghty DYKes this time. I try to take the guideline that says nominations should be "short and pithy" seriously, but I believe some nominators are pretty liberal about that. Or am I being unfair here? Bravada, talk - 01:13, 24 August 2006 (UTC)
 * It's good to explain why something is counterintuitive or unusual or unique if possible with three-four extra words. Blnguyen | rant-line 01:39, 24 August 2006 (UTC)

Info on deleted article
The Elaine Louise Zanutto article is currently at AfD (here). It appears to be a recreation of a previously-speedied article Elaine Zanutto. Could you check the history on Elaine Zanutto and let me know when it was originally created, by whom (I'm assuming it was User:MathStatWoman), and whether it is substantially the same text as the recreation? The newer one was created in somewhat curious circumstances (see here). Thanks - David Oberst 01:18, 24 August 2006 (UTC)


 * I've put my findings on the talk page. Thanks, Blnguyen | rant-line 01:39, 24 August 2006 (UTC)

Thanks. You mentioned on the AfD page that it was "created last week by the same author". This would be User:Ksingh20? I've been trying to figure out if that user (first edit on the 20th) is a sockpuppet of User:MathStatWoman, or some sort of meat-puppet/logrolling is going on (there is some connection with Articles for deletion/SGGS on Meat). - David Oberst 01:56, 24 August 2006 (UTC)


 * Whoops. I didn't check carefully enough. It was by MathStatWoman actually, on August 2.Blnguyen | rant-line 02:02, 24 August 2006 (UTC)

Akshay Venkatesh
I'm not sure on this one, but I'm leaning toward it being ok. Looks like a remarkable young man, but I'm a little uncertain as to his notability. He's too junior to be appropriately assessed per WP:PROF. Wasn't there a notability guideline on prodigies from way back? Articles for deletion/Kiwi Alejandro Camara may be relevant as a precedent. I'd still put it up for DYK (in-line cites would be great!). Hope all is well -- Samir  धर्म 03:49, 24 August 2006 (UTC)

Semi-Protection
Could you possibly semi-protect this template: User:Daniel.Bryant/AUSeasonTemplate ...as an IP is continuing to remove links (which are added for consistency, and aesthetics) claiming that Wikipedia isn't a crystal ball. For peace's sake, it would be of benefit if it was protected for a few months so this ill-quoting IP doesn't continue to create inconsistancies between agreed-upon A-League season templates (as a project, we agreed to use the templates, and considering they agreed upon my initial version rather than that of the IP). Daniel .Bryant  09:18, 24 August 2006 (UTC)

Vandalism on Islam page
User:Zazaban is at it again... --Frescard 04:53, 24 August 2006 (UTC)

They're at it again
I've cited the appropriate precedents on Où Aller's AfD, but another friendly voice might come in handy. BigHaz 22:49, 24 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Done, Blnguyen | rant-line 01:42, 25 August 2006 (UTC).

Thanks:
Thnaks. The medal made my day... punk ;). It was unexpected as I have never heard, talked or seen you before. Thanks all the same... Spawn Man 01:31, 25 August 2006 (UTC)

User:Netscott
I unblocked him and reblocked him for 24 hours. 1 week was punitive and excessive. I discussed this on the #wikipedia-en-admins IRC channel with other admins prior to doing this and consensus was to do this for 24 hours. His previous blocking should not figure into his present situation. He's an otherwise good editor. Bastique &#09660; parler voir 02:59, 25 August 2006 (UTC)


 * I disagree. Netscott should not be treated at a higher standard than any other controversial editor. I support Blnguyen's block wholeheartedly.Bakaman Bakatalk 03:01, 25 August 2006 (UTC)


 * This user appealed on his talk page. He had reasonable arguments.   24 hours is standard. Regardless of past history.  And users are treated to different standards.  Bastique &#09660; parler voir 03:12, 25 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Increasing block times based on previous blocks is consistent with policy and practice. JoshuaZ 03:14, 25 August 2006 (UTC)
 * He vandalized my comments, after accusing me of being a sock. Bakaman Bakatalk 03:16, 25 August 2006 (UTC)
 * I strongly disagree with only a 24 hour block. The point needs to be made that repeated offenses are not acceptable. Possibly a compromise block of 72 hours? JoshuaZ 03:27, 25 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Well, I certainly wouldn't mind, although I think I've had my ruling on this case. Blnguyen | rant-line 03:32, 25 August 2006 (UTC)
 * JoshuaZ...you want to make a point. I mean, we don't block people to make points, do we?  Bastique &#09660; parler voir 03:34, 25 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Actually yes we do. This is precisely why blocks get longer as users repeat the same behavior- they aren't getting into their heads that their behavior is unacceptable. Thus the blocks get steadily longer to drive the point into their heads. Just because one is making a "point" doesn't make it a WP:POINT point. JoshuaZ 04:14, 25 August 2006 (UTC)

Not unless you agree with the "point" being made apparently. On what basis is Netscott considered a "controversial editor" any moreso than Slim or Jay, who have their own histories. Please take this to wikien where there is much more discussion on the relevant topic. Editors who tag team others should not be rewarded with punitive powers - a week is excessively excessive given Netscotts consistent responsiveness on relevant talk and on wikien. -Ste|vertigo 04:08, 25 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Tag team. What are you insinuating? Blnguyen merely passed judgment. I did not make the 3RR notice, nor did I see it, nor did I help out in the least. I only saw that netscott got blocked (he deserves it).Bakaman Bakatalk 17:03, 25 August 2006 (UTC)

1 week is way too harsh. BhaiSaab talk 01:40, 27 August 2006 (UTC)

GIen's RfA: Thank you!
'''PS: YES YOU'RE RIGHT HARRY POTTER USES A BROOM! (BUT GOOD MOPS ARE HARD TO FIND!!)'''

Missing Image
Hey Blnguyen... just a quick question/issue... the image for the Wikiproject Beauty Pageants appears to be deleted but I can't seem to figure out where to find out why. Can you figure it out? Image:Wikiprojectbeautypageants.JPG -- PageantUpdater  •  talk  |  contribs  |  esperanza  22:10, 27 August 2006 (UTC)

Hanoi Blogs
Hi,

I added links to Hanoi-related blogs on the Wiki "Hanoi" page, but these were deleted (I've re-added them since) in a revert. Since, according to Wikipedia, "Reverting should be used primarily for fighting vandalism," could you please explain this? Blogs by expats and locals provide valuable insight into the culture of a city and are an increasingly important feature of the WWW that people are coming to rely on for information. Thus, well-known blogs associated with any particular topic should be included on Wikipedia. The blogs I added are purely informational, non-commercial sites and are important to the Hanoi/Vietnam Internet culture for many.

Thank you. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Hanoian (talk • contribs)


 * Hello. Rollback is also used for deleting suspected linkspam. I looked at the blog and there were three posts in four months, which tells me that they are not notable, unless stated otherwise. Thanks, Blnguyen | rant-line 01:14, 28 August 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for your reply. Only one of the blogs has so few posts because I accidently posted the old link; the others are very frequently updated and visited and are written by people who have interesting and important things to say about Hanoi--even Harvard's Global Voices links to three of them! I will update the link to one of them and hopefully you will allow them to remain on the page:) I was hoping to add more important blogs to the list by people who live/travel in/to Hanoi.  Thank you. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Hanoian (talk • contribs)

BAP system
I have been too busy to login to wikipedia for a while, but when I looked for my page on BAP System, I couldn't find it. There was no record of it in my profile and I am sure it used to be there. There are still references to it. When I asked what happened, I was told that you deleted it due to a copyright problem for some image?!

I don't remember adding any image to it and I am wondering what image it was and why the image couldn't just have been deleted if there was indeed some image. Just deleting the entire page seems pretty drastic, especially since a lot of other pages link to it.

I apologize if I am not following the proper protocol as I have not had the time to become familiar with all the netiquette here, so if I did something wrong, please let me know. Is there a way to get the page back or do I have to write a new one?

Clint - Clint Ballard 02:18, 28 August 2006 (UTC)

So, you are saying it was deleted because it wasn't notable enough? I just found out that this happened and was not notified about any pending review period. While there have only been around half a dozen tournaments run with it, that is more than the Sophia rules. The BAP only applies to chess masters, so it is a relatively small universe. Have you polled chess masters to see if they know about BAP?

The following players are attending the GM Slugfest

GM Victor Mikhalevski 2670, top GM from Israel GM Varuzhan Akobian  2660, world open winner GM Alexander Shabalov 2653, multiple time us champion GM Lubomir Ftacnik 2600, chessbase.com advisor GM Dmitry Gurevich 2583 GM Greg Serper 2575 IM Eric Tangborn 2475 IM John Donaldson 2452, captain of US olympic team

These are many of the top players in the country and even from over seas. There has been much discussion about it and the USCF board acknowledged that BAP tournaments can be rated.

The Chess Mind The "*BAP*" *System* and the GM Slugfest Tournament  http://chessmind.powerblogs.com/posts/1156225518.shtml The Chess Mind The"*BAP*" *System* Revisited: A Prelude  http://chessmind.powerblogs.com/posts/1156555290.shtml Is BAP Chess = Chess? http://chessmind.powerblogs.com/posts/1156656329.shtml

Featured in magazine for chess masters by GM Baburin's Chess Today issue #2114

http://boylston-chess-club.blogspot.com/2006_01_01_boylston-chess-club_archive.html

http://www.chessninja.com/dailydirt/2005/11/slugfest_chess.html

Chessninja, Boylston and Chessmind are the top 3 chess blogs. How much more notoriety is needed? This is an obscure alternative to a way of scoring chess games. Not exactly front page news. Shouldn't top chess players be consulted about this? Who exactly determined that it was not well known enough? Do they even play competitive chess? Are they a master? Do they have an anti-BAP agenda like most chessplayers appear to?

I thought Wikipedia was not into censoring stuff that was not liked by the establishment.

Clint Clint Ballard 04:34, 30 August 2006 (UTC)

P.S. There are only about 60 GM's in the entire United States, so 10% of them are playing in the BAP based GM Slugfest. Does it have to be 100%?

Image backlog
I'm stuck in school. Real life is preventing me from ridding the backlog as fast as I want to. :( Please turn into a delete processor again. :P Awyong Jeffrey Mordecai Salleh 04:05, 28 August 2006 (UTC)

DYK
Many thanks for yet another brilliant DYK, Blnguyen. Cheers -- Samir  धर्म 07:23, 25 August 2006 (UTC)

DYK
Nice one! Nice tagline. Enjoyed the read and I think I'll in-line cite it. Cheers -- Samir  धर्म 06:50, 26 August 2006 (UTC)

Please db
Peter G. Rossos. Made in my n00b days, non-notable academic G7/A7. Tagged. Appreciated. -- Samir  धर्म 08:42, 28 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Many thanks! -- Samir  धर्म 08:44, 28 August 2006 (UTC)

User:Stasi2
Hi BL, I've unblocked this user per the discussion at Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents. Seemed to a general feeling that the name is probably OK. Cheers. -- Cactus.man  &#9997;  09:14, 28 August 2006 (UTC)

Matra Rancho
Blngyuen, thanks for choosing my DYK again. I must, however, express my deepest shock with the fact that it is not Matra Rancho but Ludwika Maria Gonzaga. What in the world was wrong with the Matra? And why again are DYKs from remote dates chosen rather than the oldest? I must say that if it was up to me, I would have chosen the Rancho over Ludwika Maria anytime, as I am really fond of my car DYKes, and Ludwika Maria was just a side job when I had no idea what car to expand/create an article on that time (and to add some diversity to my noms). There isn't a car DYK this time, there wasn't one before. In fact there isn't a single one on post-war France which could be seen as interfering with its topic. I am doing my best to submit articles which are quite expanded and to provide adequate photos, which sometimes takes me some time, and I really can't understand why I got passed over without a word of prior warning this time... :( Bravada, talk - 09:30, 28 August 2006 (UTC) PS. The Rancho was create actually on the 23rd August my time (but 22nd your time, presumably, which is why I nominated it for that day), so it might still be eligible...
 * I mean, it was in the 22nd section then, as I see most updating admins are from the time zone where it was the 22nd when I finished creating it and I tried to stick with "your" time when nomintaing (I tend to create most articles in the beginning of the "next day" my time). I used the dateline trick to reinstate it :D My problem is that when you pass a nomination, you should have a reasonf or that. The Rancho was gently and quietly sitting there for five days and nobody said a bad word about it, and then it suddenly gets skipped in favor or Ludwika Maria, who pops out of the blue. I see the rule of selecting the oldest noms first getting increasingly neglected and I believe it is a bad thing. If you believe the Rancho DYK is still not fit, do give me your opinion on what could be done better, and I'll try to fix it. Otherwise, please do not pass it next time (actually, of all the five oldest noms w/o "gripes", this is the only one with a pic, so I guess it could make a nice "standard bearer"). Regards, Bravada, talk - 23:45, 28 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Well thanks for saying that, but I am just one pesky user with a DYK fetish :D I also don't think I would make a good admin for a number of reasons, limited and irregular availability of time for the Wiki stuff included. I actually looked at some RfAs of some users around here out of curiosity sometime ago and I believe most of the people usually voting would be against, given what criteria they use (and I guess they are right in what they do). Last but not least, I believe that selecting one's own DYK nominations for DYK is rather improper. That said, BigHaz might be a much better prospective admin, give his reliability, unfalteringly kind manners and willingness to perform tidious and repetitive tasks. Bravada, talk - 00:11, 29 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Need more administrators who write, definitely. Blnguyen | rant-line 01:34, 29 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Now I think I have broken all records in "unethically pushing for own nom and image to appear in DYK", but thanks anyway! As a way of expressing gratitude, I wanted to dispense the notices you asked for in your edit summary, but seems like Samir got me halfway. You might want to check whether everything is OK in my edit history immediately prior to this entry. Regards, Bravada, talk - 02:02, 29 August 2006 (UTC)

DYK
My first update! Thanks for all the help, mate! --Srikeit (Talk 12:10, 28 August 2006 (UTC)

RfA
Thank you for your well researched RfA. I'd actually forgotten about Talk:Edward Teller, that was the first day I logged in for good. I have accepted and moved to the RfA page; a truly thankful handshake from me :) T  e  k  e  17:11, 21 August 2006 (UTC)

Thank you, Sir Blnguyen, for my RfA, which has passed with a final tally of 76/1/1. With this overwhelming show of support and approval I am honored to serve Wikipedia in the task charged to me and as outlined in my nomination. Again, thank you. Should I make it to Australia, drinks are on me. Teke ( talk ) 16:57, 28 August 2006 (UTC)

DYK
You're on a roll! --Srikeit (Talk 19:12, 28 August 2006 (UTC)

Images on DYK/the Main Page
If you are going to become fairly active in updating DYK, please remember to protect images that appear on this template. Anything that appears on the main page should be protected to prevent repeated vandalism and keep our welcome mat clean. See (WP:PPOL and Main Page FAQ for more information).

The protection template for main page images is. However, there may be some that are actually stored on Commons &mdash; for those, you should upload a temporary copy here onto Wikipedia and add. All of these steps are listed near the top of Template talk:Did you know, the "To Administrators:" list. Thanks. Zzyzx11 (Talk) 01:43, 29 August 2006 (UTC)


 * Woops. I hadn't checked. Perhaps I should start getting active on commons and get a sysop there to make things quicker. Blnguyen | rant-line 01:49, 29 August 2006 (UTC)

Culturo Landres
Apparently we have to prove that our band is noteworthy? Please help me understand what is going on?

Our page on Culturo Landres was deleted! —Preceding unsigned comment added by Altered Beats (talk • contribs)

I find it hard to believe that someone would waste there time deleting things that are helpful..........obviously we have to prove our artists, in all seriousness are you telling me that a band can be deleted because you havent heard of them so they are not important?? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Altered Beats (talk • contribs)

Im only annoyed as I had only put up the page for the band, yes we are their record label, they have a deal with us and Carharttee Clothing as well as having videos on MTV ESP and the fact that a worldclass percussionist is part of the band.......need I go on?

Tell you what dont worry about it, dont have the time to mess about with this. Leave it deleted —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Altered Beats (talk • contribs).

DYK's

 * Wow, you've got a knack at writing! But in-line citations please (use the citation per WP:CITE).  I know it's not mandatory, but it sure makes the articles look better! .  Cheers -- Samir   धर्म 08:20, 29 August 2006 (UTC)

Thank you
Thankyou very much, Mr Blnguyen, for reverting my talk page earlier tonight. 'Twas very much appreciated. :) Sarah Ewart (Talk) 12:28, 29 August 2006 (UTC) P.S. Happy anniversary! Sarah Ewart (Talk) 12:30, 29 August 2006 (UTC)

Siva's RfA and Admin coaching
I know; I was a little surprised with David's angle of defense to my arguement against the opposes. A training program would be a great idea. &mdash; Deckill e r 02:41, 22 August 2006 (UTC)
 * May be i can add some contructive input. I do try and add information to help the candidate. I am also easily persuaded to change my vote, although not in this case given the other observations. Obviously I see the RfA process differently to yourself.  Anyway just ask if you want more observations. David D. (Talk) 03:11, 22 August 2006 (UTC)

Yes I would definitely be intereseted. By the way, on a side note, could you be my admin coach if you have the time? For example, from time to time, you could make a detailed analysis about my edits and point out to me any of your concerns regarding this. Moreover, you could also advise me on the proper time to run for adminship again after three failures. You could also guide me to make my edits more constructive to further this purpose and make me a better editor of Wikipedia. Thank you so much for offering a listening ear in this matter and best of luck for the future! I believe that one of the other goals of Wikipedia is to create more competent Wikipedians as well. This would improve the quality of the project as well. -- S iva1979 Talk to me  21:36, 29 August 2006 (UTC)
 * You know I'm not in Esperanza (left July 21 per ) anymore so the coaching will be from an unauthorised outlet! Sure I can have a look for you.Blnguyen | rant-line 00:09, 30 August 2006 (UTC)

Help with vandalism
Dear Blnguyen,

I created a webpage about my Medical School but someone named Robo doc is has been posting trash about the school. I know the fellow Azskeptic (I'm sure you're familiar with this oaf) is behind all this. He hired someone in another location to bash internatioal medical schools. Can something be done? Notice Azskeptic's talk page. He famous for posting insulting comments everywhere - especially on non-American university articles.

Jai Hind,

DrGladwin

Fairly urgent
Hi Blnguyen, you seem to be online. Could you see about the notice I left @ Main Page/Errors? Thanks! Bravada, talk - 00:57, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Hmm? Bravada, talk - 02:28, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Done! Again, see my edit history after your notice on my talk page to see whether everything is fine. Excuse me for pestering you, as I said I couldn't find anybody else online (and seems like NOBODY reads Main Page/Errors!!!) and I didn't want the poor Tagora to ruin the mainpage totally for 24 hours. Thanks a lot for assistance (and selecting my nom, btw) Bravada, talk - 04:14, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
 * PS. One thing occurred to me - I was quite surprised to see the Fiat 130 selected, as chronologically this was my latest nomination, a second car and Fiat in a row and that all on a day when a car is featured, but then I figured out that it was simply the last on the 27th or 28th and you ran out of earlier noms. This makes me wonder whether the "place your noms at the end of the date section" rule makes any sense, as then you end up taking the most recent noms first, rather than the other way around.

Wow
That sounds cool!! Thanks for the memento -- Lost(talk) 02:31, 30 August 2006 (UTC)

History of philosophy in Poland
It was kind of you to notice this article. Thank you for featuring it in the August 30, 2006, DYK! logologist|Talk 08:29, 30 August 2006 (UTC)

RfA thanks
Hi Blnguyen, I have read the RFA manual but I do not understand the format. Can you please tell me how to apply? Necrowarrio0 10:03, 30 August 2006 (UTC)

The Voice (song) and Shir Habatlanim
Out of curiosity, I've just noticed some inconsistencies with the way you've been writing these up (specifically with Bravada's infobox). In the case of "The Voice", the infobox registered a semi-final position of 2 and a score of something or another, which is wrong since there obviously wasn't a semi-final in that year. In the case of "Shir Habatlanim", you'd written the article up with the song being in Hebrew (which is correct) but listed it in the infobox as being in German. I'm assuming this is just the result of being an admin and writing quality articles. BigHaz 09:06, 31 August 2006 (UTC)

Discretion blocks by Admins RfC
FYI, I compiled a new RfC on the use of administrator privileges entitled Discretion blocks by Admins. As the issue involves one of your blocks, I am informing you about it and, if you feel like responding, invite you to do that.

I'd like to reiterate that, as I wrote in the RfC, I have no personal grudge to you for blocking me and I have no doubt that your act did not involve any foul play on your part. Nevertheless, I respectfully disagree with a particular action of yours, and, most importantly, I think the issue of admin's discretion block needs to be urgently addressed as we need to find a middle ground between admin's being too indecisive that may lead to Wikipedia becoming a trollfest (something that was happening as recently as several months ago) on one side and avoiding to hurt the legitimate development of the articles, and, especially, insult editors unnecessarily through unneeded blocks imposed in haste.

My intention is solely to draw the community attention to this important issue and in no way is directed against you in person. Nor do I challenge your fitness to continue to exercise your admin discretion to help make a better Wikipedia.

Respectfully, --Irpen 22:58, 31 August 2006 (UTC)