User talk:Youngamerican/Archive 3

Plastic Figure Fighting
I have no objection to putting it in BJAODN. It is pretty weird. Brian G. Crawford, the so-called &quot;Nancy Grace of AfD&quot; 01:16, 23 March 2006 (UTC)

Popcorn bag
Thanks! I'm as happy to delete irrelevancies as the next person, but it's always more satisfying to improve an article, yes? :-) Ziggurat 01:30, 23 March 2006 (UTC)
 * Well gosh, oddball, eh? Many thanks! Ziggurat 18:23, 23 March 2006 (UTC)

Mall Criteria
What are some examples of Notability Criteria which have worked? Something we can jump off of. Since you've done the research... :) Thanks - the.crazy.russian   (T)   (C)   (E)  02:54, 23 March 2006 (UTC)

Idit Harel Caperton
Hi. I took a look at this article because it was nominated as a good article. Before accepting that nomination, I'd like to know whether you really still need that "major revision" tag that's currently on the talk page. The article seems to be pretty much there now (at least to me) and if it's ok with you I'd remove that tag. --Mmounties ( Talk )  06:11, 23 March 2006 (UTC)

Pittsnogling!
Hey, I saw your strike of your Pittsnogling comment on my RfA. WOW! That was a great game. West Virginia can hit 3s like damn! Hopefully you'll root for the Horns for the rest of the tournament? Thanks for bringing some humor and fun to the Wikipedia; we can always use more of that! &mdash; Scm83x hook 'em 05:29, 24 March 2006 (UTC)

My RfA
My RfA recently closed and it was a success, passing at 84-02-00. I would like to thank you for taking the time to weigh in and on your subsequent support. And I know it's quite cliche, but if you ever need any assistance and/or want another opinion on something, grab a Pepsi and don't hesitate to drop me a line on my talk page. Thanks again. Pepsidrinka 05:13, 27 March 2006 (UTC)

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Washington (state)
Thanks for your sympathy (or at least that of your wife). ;) Substituting "Washington" (or, when disambiguation is absolutely necessary, "Washington state") for "Washington State" is one of my little wiki-obsessions. It just annoys the heck out of me. Thanks for reassuring me that I'm not the only Washingtonian who feels this way--even if it IS a Husky that I'm commiserating with. Cheers!  Matt Yeager   ♫  ( Talk? ) 23:17, 28 March 2006 (UTC)

DaGizza's RfA


Hi, thank you for supporting me in my RfA which passed with a tally of (93/1/2). If you need any help or wish discuss something with me, you are always welcome to talk to me. GizzaChat  &#169; 11:58, 29 March 2006 (UTC)

Caperton
hello. I have looked at a little and will post to peer review later this evening (when phone isn't driving me crazy). Thanks. Jtmichcock 18:30, 30 March 2006 (UTC)
 * Thanks.  young  american  (talk) 19:56, 30 March 2006 (UTC)

Pwn
Heh! I rarely use the term, but it seemed right there :) Grutness...wha?  23:55, 30 March 2006 (UTC)

dude
whats your problem dude i was being serious on the last one sorry dick head eat my shit —This unsigned comment was added by 68.248.248.254 (talk • contribs) 16:51, 31 March 2006.
 * No thanks.  young  american  (talk) 17:24, 31 March 2006 (UTC)
 * I have blocked him for his vandalism and his incivil comments above. Pepsidrinka 17:33, 31 March 2006 (UTC)

Scotch Corner
If you know/can find out where the old junction was, I'll see whether it's feasible. My journeys past this place in daylight are quite infrequent. jimfbleak 05:33, 2 April 2006 (UTC)

Luchteren
Ik zie niet in wat er zoal verkeerd is aan het artikel Luchteren... Veel info is er niet dus je kan het artikel moeilijk in kopjes gaan verdelen. Andere belangrijke schoonheidswijzigingen lijken me ook niet aan de orde... Belgian man 17:00, 2 April 2006 (UTC) (Je kan antwoorden in het Engels)
 * To the English-speaking reader, the article is somewhat confusing. It is factually correct, but it could use some editing by a user with a near-native understanding of English. The cleanup tag is not there to insult your hard work, but rather so someone with knowledge in the subject can be made aware of the needs of the article. Cheers.  young  american  (talk) 22:50, 2 April 2006 (UTC)
 * Okay, I'll see what I can do. Greetings, Belgian man 18:29, 7 April 2006 (UTC) (I was not too lazy to type this shorter sentence in English :P)

Thanks
I have requested a Userfy until further information comes. Jtmichcock 00:35, 3 April 2006 (UTC)

Nothing big
Just in an eerie small world thing, my girlfriend is up at Marshall for grad school from Tennessee. T  K   E  04:53, 3 April 2006 (UTC)


 * The only thing she won't do is abandon the Pullman Starbucks, but she prefers the Java Joint. Have a good one :)  T   K   E  02:26, 4 April 2006 (UTC)

Meg R
Nice catch ! Tintin (talk) 02:05, 14 April 2006 (UTC)

Fudger - from January
Hi There,

The wikipedia is an excellent academic resource - and speaking as someone with a masters degree in Hypermedia ( 2005 ) I have relied upon it for research on a number of occasions ... almost everybody who takes part in creating it does an invaluable job.

But ...

Back in January, you wrote to a new user identifying themselves as 'fudger' - and I am now trying to make contact with them, as it appears they were posing as me whilst making a string of rather cutting comments about one of my publishing clients ( I work as a photographer )

It appears they then went on to contact a number of my client's contacts using an invented e-mail address to guide them to the entry they had created on the Wiki.

This has caused me a huge amount of distress, and I'm now trying to locate their I.P address to pass on to my legal advisor - can you help me in any way ?

I'm sure you will agree with me that this is NOT an appropriate use of such a vast and well respected academic resource.

I can be reached at: grahamfudger@btopenworld.com

Many, many thanks.

Graham

1WW Refactor
Please see Refactor and New discussion.

You were gracious enough to comment on 1WW; as you may know there are now seven competing proposals. On April 6 I suggested that I be permitted to refactor the proposal page into a single, unified proposal. It's my belief that most of us are tending toward the same or a similar restriction on wheel warring. I think it's unwieldy, though, as it stands. A fair number of editors have commented on these distinct versions but (precisely because they are so similar) no single one has gained undisputed consensus. I suggest that a single, improved version may fare better on its way to policy.

Just as I proposed the refactor, an editor brought to our attention yet another competing proposal, which I merged into the others, using the same format. Still another proposal has since been added, bringing the total to 7. The two new proposals are encountering an indifferent reception but they, too, have some merit.

At the time I suggested refactor, I also put myself forward as the editor to write the initial draft, based on the plurality of support for "my" version. Since the two new proposals have been added, this plurality has held.

I don't for a moment feel that this gives me any special right to dictate terms; rather I hope to draft a proposal uniting the best features of existing proposals. Unlike any of the seven currently competing versions, this refactor will be open to editing immediately by any editor. I will ask editors to refrain from supporting or opposing the new draft for the time being; instead, to edit the proposal to reflect their specific concerns. I believe the true consensus policy will then emerge, in true wiki fashion. After all, we're not so far apart.

I come to your talk page today to ask for your comment on this refactor. Clearly this will be a major change to the proposal page and I don't feel comfortable being quite that bold without some expression of interest in the idea. Once the new draft is in place, I hope also for your participation to polish it into a true expression of our values. Let's move forward with this complement to WP:3RR. John Reid 04:09, 22 April 2006 (UTC)

Thanks!
Posted by (^'-')^ Covington 07:45, 24 April 2006 (UTC), on behalf of the the AID Maintenance Team

Kane
"The Big Red Machine" was an informal nickname used by commentators to refer to Jacobs. It's hardly an appropriate heading for a neutral, factual encylopedia. The existing headings have absolutely no connotations, whereas "Big Red Machine" certainly does. McPhail 20:31, 26 April 2006 (UTC)
 * I hadn't noticed your edits to the paragraph in question. I've restored them, with the exception of the information relating to Johnson, which would really need a credible source. McPhail 20:35, 26 April 2006 (UTC)
 * It's not a problem. McPhail 20:43, 26 April 2006 (UTC)

An Admin?
Hello! Remember me? I just wanted to know whether you are an admin. If not, are you interested in being nominated for adminship status? I noticed that you are a dedicated editor to Wikipedia. We need more people like you! -- S iva1979 Talk to me 02:33, 1 May 2006 (UTC)
 * But you have been here for more than a year! Anyway, I respect your decision but I think that you will be a fine admin. Lastly, I wish to thank you for welcoming me way back in January 2006. Good luck for the future! -- S iva1979 Talk to me 18:56, 1 May 2006 (UTC)

Respond On Yer Message!
Thanks Dude! At least this is one message where I not getting into trouble for putting something up that U guys don't want me 2! Keep Up the good work around here, Youngamerican!

Name
Just to let you know that YoungAmerican is a very cool name!

Todd
 * Thanks.  young  american  (talk) 12:09, 3 May 2006 (UTC)

Malls
Let's do the Mall thing, YA. It's time. Where does it go? - CrazyRussian talk/contribs/email 01:55, 4 May 2006 (UTC)

How do you say Gallipolis?
Hi, Youngamerican -- Recalling your help with sorting out the pronunciation of Kanawha, I thought that if you have any opinions one way or the other, maybe you'd enjoy weighing in on another matter of regional pronunciation: Talk:Gallipolis, Ohio. I've always quietly suspected that "lis"-vs-"lees" is somehow a class-related issue, which leaves me wanting to tread gently... But maybe I'm wrong! Thanks and good evening -- Malepheasant 03:09, 4 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the research and for your thoughts on the matter, with which I'm in agreement. --Malepheasant 03:03, 5 May 2006 (UTC)

My contributions on Giorgio Napolitano
Prego :) I'm just doing my job as every good Wikipedia should. Anyway, if you're in need of help for anything concerning Italy and Italian politics, feel free to contact me. Ciao! --Angelo 15:10, 11 May 2006 (UTC)

Hello from Bricolab
Hello Youngamerican. Just checked in after a few months away and found your message about Idit Harel Caperton. Sorry not to have replied sooner. Your entry is great. If there's anything I can add in future, I'd be happy to! Thanks for getting in touch. Best regards.

Vegeterian
Sounds like you may have some idological sympathy with the dietary philosophy of Jainism. Unfortunately the article is tiny.

Ernest Augustus V, Prince of Hanover
You posted a comment this week on the name of this article, so you may be interested in contributing an opinior and/or vote on a proposed name change at Ernest Augustus V, Prince of Hanover.Lethiere 21:52, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

Gary Howell listed for deletion
Looks like it was politically vandilism being listed as an adf. As you know I am Gary Howell. I post the info on IMDB and update it, and I have corrected and updated the info on Wikipedia. The information is correct, and since I wrote the IMDB it is my work and I released it to the public doman. The is 100% without a doubt no copywrite violation. --71Demon 15:34, 13 May 2006 (UTC)

Pretenders Ernst August
Please see Wikipedia talk:Naming conventions (names and titles) and constibute to the discussion there. I look forward to people assessing UE:should English be used in all these cases and how; would any sort of numeral be acceptable; what are the correct ordinals anyway; and Is there any other sustainable way to disambiguate these systematically. Shilkanni 10:56, 17 May 2006 (UTC)

WV schools
Probably not, sorry. The normal threshold for the creation of a stub type is 60 articles; below that is regarded as unnecessary fragmentation. I'll certainly support any that reach that threshold. Besides, if all the articles in the permanent category are stubs, it's a little redundant with that, isn't it? Alai 15:44, 17 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Threshold's been 60 for some time; see WP:STUB.  Some a good deal smaller do linger around for a while, I suppose due to "prioritised deletion" starting from the very smallest ones;  there may have been an element of that in which school types I nominated.  Delaware I withdrew partly because of the "not in the south" objection confusing matters somewhat:  it was certainly small enough to be upmerged on those grounds.  Alai 16:05, 17 May 2006 (UTC)

Welcome of User:Intotherush
Hey -- I moved your welcome message to the user talk page. Also, I substed your message; it's a good idea, generally, to subst templates on user talk pages. See Template substitution for more. Thanks! Mango juice talk 02:45, 18 May 2006 (UTC)

Hey thanks man. I read wikipedia all the time so really wanted to make an article, my hostel being my brightest idea. sucks that they get deleted hopefully i can show some other residents before that happens — Preceding unsigned comment added by Intotherush (talk • contribs)

VandalProof
Yeah, it's a good tool. I've done about three or four mass-reverts with it (editors external link-spamming) which was VERY useful, would have been a royal pain in the ass by hand. Unfortunately, I don't always use Windows, so I can't use it all the time. Mango juice talk 03:05, 18 May 2006 (UTC)

Dragon Warrior
Nice compromise, I should have done it myself instead of just reverting your edit really.--Darrelljon 10:49, 18 May 2006 (UTC)

A note
Thanks! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Lumieremedia (talk • contribs)

Reply
Well you won your politically motivated battle and got your vandilism to stick. Congrats, you had to lie to do it, and I quote you, "I personally, was never concerned about a copyright vio." You posted a copyright violation you knew was not true, and when I pointed that out, you used that against me. Good job manipulating Wiki rules to your advantage. My hat is off to you, but the entry will get relisted in time, and you will be shown for the bad editor that you really are. --71Demon 14:08, 22 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Note: A simple check of article history would show that I never posted anything about copyright vio.  young  american  (talk) 15:23, 22 May 2006 (UTC)
 * What else could it be but political vandilism? It was listed as an afd after the political information went up, and that was only that Candidacy was filed.
 * You state not a notable West Virginian. Lets Review.
 * SBA Exporter of the Year for WV 2003
 * Inducted into WV's GeneratioNext, 40 WV Leaders under 40
 * Award from the WV Office of Tourisms Motorsports Council for promoting the State Through Motorsports
 * Nationally Known Automotive Person in TV and Print
 * Car and Driver Magazine 2003, circulation world wide 1 million +
 * C&D Magazine SuperCar Challenge Winnner. Considered to be the best of the best tuners in the world
 * Mopar Muscle top Magazine for Dodge/Plymouth/Chrysler Products
 * Named a Mopar mover and shaker in 1999 by Mopar Muscle Magazine
 * Internet Movie Database
 * DIY Networks Tricked Out-SRT-4 Exhaust Episode
 * DIY Networks Tricked Out-Computer Episode
 * International Credit Card Fraud Expert
 * CBS Evening News
 * Wall Street Journal May 1, 2003
 * Japanese National Television Appearence on Credit Card Fraud
 * Lectures to groups nationwide on Credit Card Fraud Oct 31st 2:00 PM -  3:30 PM  -  How to Prevent & Reduce Losing Money to Credit Card Fraud

That is just a few things, you never looked into anything depth. Easier to delete than to edit correctly. --71Demon 15:27, 22 May 2006 (UTC)

Reply to Reply (whew)
If you look at the orginal entry, and on IMDB. The Pen Name of Sean Gibson was used for writting automotive articles. The news agencies Fox, CBS, MSNBC call for guidence on credit card fraud related stories. Writting a credit card fraud book is in the proces now. Not just on TV shows, but the guest host/expert (Look closely at the Tricked Out Episodes). Was up for the host of MuscleCar Television on Spike this past fall. Call the publisher of Hot Rod Magazine and ask him if he knows Gary Howell. Dude both of us have been good Wikipedia editors, and this was mistake that never should have happened. How about trying to fix it. --71Demon 15:54, 22 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Thanks for looking at it again, and please except my appology. Things can get heated.  I would request an Overturn on Gary Howell from you.  We both work hard on WV articles.  Thanks --71Demon 16:24, 22 May 2006 (UTC)

Gary Howell
I want to understand this. Everybody seems to be ok with creating a new article with the same info, but wants the references added. I think it would be easier to just restore the orginal article, and add the references, but I guess it is a face saving move? Also on the credit card fraud stuff. The news agencies e@mail when want to do a story, they always play up the victim angle. It makes for good story rather than hearing how the business can protect itself. The seminars and classes are all on protecting a business and consumers from fraud. Being a victim lead to being an expert, lessons learned are now saving people through teaching. --141.157.157.100 19:39, 23 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Now signed in --71Demon 19:41, 23 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Keep in mind I never saw anything wrong at all with the original article. You yourself stated that only the political reference ment anything to you.  There are 1000's of articles on Wiki with much less notority that nobody has complained about.  Interestingly May 14th Cumberland, MD Time-News referenced the Gary Howell entry on Wikipedia for a bio on a GeneratioNext article.  I could tell because part of it was a cut and paste.  I find it Ironic and afd was placed on an article the media was using from Wikipedia.  --71Demon 21:07, 23 May 2006 (UTC)
 * I have never agreed with the execution of the Wikipedia deletion policy. This article aside, way to many articles get deleted without cause.  Lot of times the reason is because there is not a lot of information.  My thinking is that is the whole reason for the STUB.  Many times articles are deleted, myself when I come across an article that is light.  I try to do some research and fill it out more, which personally I think is the mark of a good Wikipedian.  The easy way is to delete, the hardway which actually benefits Wikipedia is to do research.  --71Demon 19:14, 25 May 2006 (UTC)