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What were you doing?!

The 48 hours until deletion of the Dora the Explorer pictures you deleted weren't up! The still had at least twelve more hours that still aren't even up yet, during which the premission came!

They will be back up shortly.

Let's just hope they weren't deleted from wikipedia entirely. It was a long ass process getting them up...ThegreatWakkorati (talk) 14:42, 18 April 2008 (UTC)

New Message

Hello, Gwernol. You have new messages at Addshore's talk page.
You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template.

·Add§hore· ^Talk/_Cont 07:22, 19 April 2008 (UTC)

Firefox moves

I see you reverted some malformed Mozilla Firefox moves. I immediately blocked the user who'd made them when I sew them on my Watchlist—some recent move vandalism had me on edge, and it didn't even cross my mind that it could just be a newbie. I guess my "vandar" is a bit off today. Maybe I need to eat more fish :P Fvasconcellos (t·c) 18:15, 19 April 2008 (UTC)

Leveraged Buyouts

Hey there. Thanks for the note on my addition to the "links" section of "Leveraged Buyout."

After reading the external links guideline, and re-reading your comment, I'm not quite sure which external link guideline(s) the site I pointed to violates. That particular site is probably the best insiders guide to LBOs that exists on the web at present, and includes any number of discussions on key points of buyouts all the way through to getting into the business as a student and the operational process of dealing with acquired firms.

I'm not associated with the site itself, other than as a reader, and a finance professional and have no stake or interest in its traffic or any other metric of the site's success. I could, however, see how it might be productive to be quick on the trigger when reviewing "link only" contributions from new users on the assumption that they are likely to be "site promotion" motivated. If so, I'm fine with that (admins are a scare resource, after all), just let me know so I can be responsive in the talk section.

This brings me to the more general point... I am adding to your talk page not to criticize your editing decision (I'm simply not qualified to do so), but rather to ask for clarification as to the precise way in which you believe the link was non-compliant so as to better inform my discussion in the Leveraged Buyout talk page- that is if, after seeing a response from you, it seems productive to add the link at all- it very well may not if the non-compliance is clear.

Also, I added the link as a placeholder to the article for myself. I had intended to try and build the LBO section up as much as possible over the next few days and the link was sort of a "Starter attempt."

Thanks again for your attention,

Suisse Banker (talk) 21:28, 20 April 2008 (UTC)

Sam Houston

Hello, this is RomeoWhiskeyCharlie. Concerning the Sam Houston article, the city, and therefore the NASA ground control center, were named for the Sam Houston of the article, so his name was immortalized by being spoken from the Moon to the Earth. This is a very interesting historical tidbit to me and I do not understand why you removed the reference on the page.

RomeoWhiskeyCharlie —Preceding unsigned comment added by RomeoWhiskeyCharlie (talk • contribs) 20:50, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

		The Barnstar of Good Humor
		I award you this Barnstar of Good Humour, for the cool and collected way you provide commentary on objectionable users here. It's good to see you don't let incivil users get to you! WilliamH (talk) 18:13, 22 April 2008 (UTC)

I did chuckle out loud when I read your Admin Tips page; some people really do think the response they get from a mod warrants a tribunal at the Hague. WilliamH (talk) 18:13, 22 April 2008 (UTC)

My user page

Just to let you know I would like you to delete my userpage... I have a userbox for it. My reason is that I simply do not have time for editing any more. Thank you for understanding. BashmentBoy (talk) 04:36, 23 April 2008 (UTC)BashmentBoy

Re: Wild Cat

When I wrote that page I thought that I had the title put in as WildCat because I wanted it to be SPECIFICALLY about the roller coaster at Cedar Point. So can you please change it back to the way that it was? Danielaustinhall12 (talk) 20:06, 23 April 2008 (UTC)

Re: Re: Wild Cat

Oh, okay. Danielaustinhall12 (talk) 20:55, 23 April 2008 (UTC)

Metropolitan Museum of Art

I always thought the whole thing was "the Met" with Met being short for metropolitan. Would it not be fair to simply edit that bit instead of getting rid of it entirely? Because something is commonly called something incorrectly doesn't mean that it isn't commonly called that. I regularly refer to "the Met" as the whole place not realising it is just one bit. If I've missed something please accept my apologies. Thanks. Jasynnash2 (talk) 14:04, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

Nicole

Sorry for tagging it, I thinked that it was a new article that was a patent nonsense. pavlen666 (talk) 18:33, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

Personal Attack report

User:Britishrailclass91 made a personal attack on my talk page. I know that this is not the place for normal reports, but as you have been connected recently (regarding Rfa!), I thought I would come here. If any further action should be taken, then please tell me. I am inclined to just remove the attack and ignore it.....

Many thanks,

Btline (talk) 17:48, 20 April 2008 (UTC)

Further attacks have taken place. Btline (talk) 17:53, 20 April 2008 (UTC)

I have apologised to Btline for this and I think I have resolved the situation Britishrailclass91 (talk) 10:31, 26 April 2008 (UTC)

User:Warpspeed555

Thanks for the quick work in addressing this vandal - you rock! Hu Gadarn (talk) 22:59, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

Forgive me Gwernol for "piggy backing" on someone else's message but I go to the bottom of the page and cannot find a way to create my own message. Re: Hobbit. I did not see your messages and just thought I was screwing up the process of entering information. I understand what you mean now. We at the theatre saw that a competitor Sarasota Opera House had their Hobbit show listed and felt they were getting promotion, and assumed we could too. Again we are sorry we did not see your warnings before being so persistent. --- thanks Gwernol —Preceding unsigned comment added by ApolloBoy109 (talk • contribs) 19:41, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

Vandal???

Where did I vandalize, exactly? If you want to revert and debate, then I'm game. But I'm not trying to vandalize anything. If I was gonna do that, I would have inserted "SHIT" or "BIG TITTIES" like all the rest of idiots, because that stuff gets dusted aside like it should. If I wanted to get in trouble, I wouldn't have inserted factual statements into the article. I didn't cite them, fine, take issue with that. You disagree, fine, take issue with that. People spank their kids all the time, and they sure as fork don't do it for their health, and not their children's health, that's for sure. I wasn't legitimizing it, because the negative effects right after it clearly invalidate that arguement, had I chosen to make it (I certainly wouldn't have, though). So that's that. And not a whole lot else, so keep your leaderless-hosen unbunched, please.67.172.52.235 (talk) 02:03, 26 April 2008 (UTC)

I read the guy's postings. I see a career in comedy. He could be the next Stephen Colbert. Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} 02:15, 26 April 2008 (UTC)

LNER V2 Green Arrow

Actually, if you followed the external link at the bottom of the page, you would see that the sources of my work were from the North Yorkshire Moors Official Website, for which I volunteer. I hope you understand this. Regards Britishrailclass91 (talk) 10:12, 26 April 2008 (UTC)

Ok but just one thing, could you please include a link to you talk page in your signature as for the last 2 messages I have left you, I have had to search for your talk page. Thanks and Regards Britishrailclass91 (talk) 10:30, 26 April 2008 (UTC)

Sockpuppet

Are you going to file a sockpuppet case against Bolly Nickers? Mjroots (talk) 19:54, 22 April 2008 (UTC)

Yes, I'm in the process of compiling it now. Gwernol 19:57, 22 April 2008 (UTC)

Done, see Wikipedia:Suspected sock puppets/Bolly Nickers‎. Gwernol 20:43, 22 April 2008 (UTC)

They are claiming to be parent and daughter. I'm AGF that that is the case. Seems to me that the AfD is a classic case of someone who knows nothing about a subject trying to tell the experts how it should be done. Mjroots (talk) 07:37, 23 April 2008 (UTC)

Ae you going to close this case now? From what has been said I'd say that it is not sockpuppetry in this case. Bolly (daughter?) needs to learn about being civil, Kitsap Beach (parent?) needs to allow Bolly to develop her own opinions and not act for her. Both need to learn about consensus and using article talk pages for discussion. IMHO a gentle warning should suffice. Mjroots (talk) 10:11, 27 April 2008 (UTC)

modern short story publication references

The life blood of modern short stories is the internet. Therefore, the section of this article pertaining to modern short stories should provide more useful information about these online publications. The New Yorker and other paper publications are mentioned in this article. Why can't a few of the most popular and professional online publications be included as well. These references are not senseless plugs or ads. They are valuable information to readers and writers of short stories.

I am an English professor and use these sites daily, as do many other educators. This article is too anchored in the past. Along with its history and general short story guildlines, it should also point readers in the right direction when it comes to modern short story publications. The New Yorker is not keeping this type of literature alive, websites like Under This Red Rock and East of the Web are however. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Hopefulmonster2 (talk • contribs) 20:45, 26 April 2008 (UTC)

Socks

Wikipedia:Requests for checkuser/Case/Xp54321. This account was editing your user page. Jehochman ^Talk 23:21, 26 April 2008 (UTC)

User:Tachyonbursts

Sorry, I wasn't aware that you were in discussion with East718 about this one. I just asked him on IRC about an unblock (due to the retracted legal threat) and he didn't have any problem, so I unblocked. - Rjd0060 (talk) 03:20, 27 April 2008 (UTC)

User:Fraudexposr

You just blocked this account, calling it a sock. Was it banned User:DavidYork71? He's the only person I can remember posting about 'autosodomy'. Someone else just reinstated his edit, which I think is inappropriate. The way, the truth, and the light (talk) 12:59, 27 April 2008 (UTC)

Many thanks

For the revert and block of the IP on my user page. The idiots are starting to get really tiring now... ;) —Alex•Muller 17:31, 26 April 2008 (UTC)

And again. If it keeps up like this, I'm going to have to make a thank you template... —Alex.Muller 19:48, 27 April 2008 (UTC)

NYMR

Actually, the website of the NYMR didn't say the records broken, so I assume it was the world record? Britishrailclass91 (talk) 15:59, 27 April 2008 (UTC)

Things is though, the NYMR volunteers were the one's who sold the tickets... And also, I have added a picture taken by me to the Newton Dale Halt Article, I hope this is alright. Thanks and Regards Britishrailclass91 (talk) 16:08, 27 April 2008 (UTC)

Oh, right, I understand now, The world record bit, would you wish for me to delete this addition about the world record and leave the bit in about pulling in over 12,000 visitors? Britishrailclass91 (talk) 16:14, 27 April 2008 (UTC)

Ok, will do that, bye for now Britishrailclass91 (talk) 16:19, 27 April 2008 (UTC)

3nih

Thanks for that note, I'll be sure to talk to him. Regards, Midorihana^{~いいですね? はい!} 20:59, 27 April 2008 (UTC)

No problem at all. Midorihana^{~いいですね? はい!} 21:19, 27 April 2008 (UTC)

Gmail

Would you mind looking at the Gmail talkpage and commenting on the size increase interval?Would be much appreciated,thanks.Xp54321 (talk) 01:51, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

Thanks from triwbe

For assisting with that rather problematic user. --Triwbe (talk) 07:59, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

You bet, glad to help. Best, Gwernol 08:00, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

It's lupus

I think the It’s lupus. page you deleted may have been the location that House (TV series) was moved to. —Elipongo (Talk contribs) 09:02, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

Star Trek

Something went weird when you tried to move the article back where it belonged. I tried to undo what happened. I got the Talk page back where it was, but I couldn't undelete the 6,000+ revisions of the article itself. -- Gogo Dodo (talk) 09:55, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

Hehe, I got it fixed (see here), why'd you delete the page the current content was on anyhow? :P SQL^{Query me!} 10:42, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

Anal Sex

Thanks for the explanation for revert, totally understand now.Mysteryquest (talk) 13:01, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

Personal Trainer

Hello. I returned the images after the license terms were modified to allow their use on wikipedia. ISeePhotos (talk) 13:42, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

List of U.S. railfan jargon

Good evening! I noticed that you deleted the entry for "crummy" from the list of U.S. railfan jargon. In your edit summary, you wrote that it needed a source. In the future, would it be possible to leave the entry in place and add a "citation needed" tag? Or, as Slambo suggested, move the entry to a "holding area" separate from the main article, until a reference/source can be found? There are quite a few entries on that list that I have sources for; I just haven't had time to add those sources yet. I would hate to see those entries deleted in the meantime. Thank you, —BMRR (talk) 20:39, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

Sorry

Just testing the editing waters. Mt bad. Jerkipedia (talk) 23:12, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

Why

McGregor's Syndrome was under construction. Why did you redirect so early, I am doing more research. Whats the deal? Hardcore Admin, huh? Master Redyva (talk) 00:36, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

"trivially". You are too kind. I really like you. Thank you. Master Redyva (talk) 00:55, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Really? "Easy?" Huh. Not : 1. Of little significance or value; 2. Ordinary; commonplace; 3. Concerned with or involving trivia. Thanks Again. I hope you have a wonderful night. Master Redyva (talk) 00:59, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

World Population

Hello Gwernol, the edits I made to the World Population article were accurate. I was fixing a mistake, not creating vandalism. For example, the chart shows the 2005 world population as 6,453,628. If this were in millions, as claimed by the article, then that means there are roughly 6 TRILLION people in the world. In fact, there are only 6 BILLION people, so that chart is in thousands, not millions. I will now go back and fix the article. Please don't accuse new users of vandalism unless you are ABSOLUTELY sure; it deters all but the most persistent new users from contributing. 131.215.45.80 (talk) 23:37, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Sorry about the insult. I was annoyed and I wasn't expecting you to be reasonable, but I was wrong both on my expectations and my actions. 131.215.45.80 (talk) 23:57, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Re: Vandaism revert on my userpage

No problem, I'm glad i can help. --Aleenf1 09:58, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

What do you think of

Special:Contributions/Nik_antropov? It almost looks like a team mate adding personal stuff. Or it's completely made up? Cheers, Dlohcierekim's sock (talk) 00:35, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

I concede defeat

Well played, sir.

I'm very much finished with this. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 156.34.190.45 (talk) 00:53, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

user 128.243.220.21

As an editor who tries to revert vandalism on here as well as add constructive edits, it pains me that this IP address is blocked simply because the account "has been blocked before". I've tried to raise the profile of this IP address (one of a few belonging to the University of Nottingham) and am just asking as to an explanation as to why a whole University has to suffer when it appears the the admins know who the disruptive editor is? Thanks, David 128.243.220.22 (talk) 15:18, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

RE

74.222.39.123 is my computer.... I had forgotten to sign in, so I deleted the talk which was likely meant for me. Thanks....Wjmummert (talk) 00:49, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

excellent

just got it, thanks for the reminder. just a note is all: all the stuff not verified on this 'encyclo' pedia and where do you find the time? and where is the line...more importantly?

--Farflungwaffle (talk) 10:16, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

very good, i shall not verify (i believe you)

only my comment was of the broader kind, that is, all of the wiki "encyclo" pedia. my question really was where is the line drawn. Who interprets the sources and the sources of those sources? it becomes a big question as well you know. also why sign message when its automatically signed?

--Farflungwaffle (talk) 10:26, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

One thing I feel I must add, I have never communicated with Gwernol before this week, but a simple few clicks and I see immediately that he is a trusted and serious Wikipedian by the number of edits he has made, by the talk pages and by the fact he is an administrator, a position he has earned through gaining trust through following the guidelines. He is obviously going to be allowed more leeway than a new user. He knows the rules because he has read them, and there are many. He must have done else he would not be an amdin. Wikipedia works by cooperation and consensus.

Next; we do not "stalk" editors or pages, yes we all monitor some in our watchlist, how else could we follow stuff that interests us? I monitor Miles Jupp as well now plus a few hundred others. But I have been monitoring all this all morning, and I expect a few others have been as well.

Sorry to talk about you in the 3rd person on you own talk page Gwernol :-)

--Triwbe (talk) 10:55, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

The third person is just fine, and thanks for the kind words of support. Best, Gwernol 10:57, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

I really wanted an answer

I have read the wiki veri page formation page. well written, tought out and verified by many sources. my question is regarding that page and is entirely an un-answerable question: wher do you draw the line and say ohh well thats not true. If, for example I had numerous people on numerous reputable web sites and who had also written books regarding the incidents about miles jupp then could it be admitted? where is the line?

PS I believe the sandwitch incident about miles will be mentioned in stephen fry's new book, as he was also present in america in those rather hefty years.

--Farflungwaffle (talk) 10:40, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

very good

you have and do make a well though out <wiki>point. you can, i know, understand my questions though. what is independent? who draws THAT line? you do, of course, see the old tried and tested thinking here. anywho. good chattings and i will try to find (create <joke>) a verifiable independent source of my claims. cheers gwernol. all for now. i do love wiki and i would never try to vandalize. just improve. cau

--Farflungwaffle (talk) 10:58, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

The answer to WHO, HOW, WHAT and WHY is simple Wikipedia:Consensus Triwbe (talk) 11:03, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

Mine was the philosophical question

Any definition by definition can be looked at in a different way. I am sure all wiki members do not agree on the consensus. It's an old point and I will no be the last to make it. Any line when looked at closely becomes a blur. You and I know that there is MUCH in wiki that does not meet the reliable sources criteria and/or consensus. Right-ho. cus

--Farflungwaffle (talk) 11:13, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

Ironmanmovie

An editor who has only appeared today and only edited one article knows Wikipedia's admin structure well enough to report you? Interesting isn't it? :-)--Doug Weller (talk) 12:13, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

Yes indeed, though apparently he didn't know how to count to three... I'm sure he's a sockpuppet of someone, but I don't know who. Fortunately he got indef blocked a few minutes ago. Best, Gwernol 12:15, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

So I've just found out. It will be interesting to see if the article is now left alone. --Doug Weller (talk) 12:40, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

Fake Catergory

Thats incredible. SameDayService (talk) 15:17, 2 May 2008 (UTC) How exactly was he posing as an Admin? I think it is apparent he was not. You sell people short and think they would be confused by the fake catergory? I just think its incredible. Is that wrong? SameDayService (talk) Funny stuff. Really funny stuff. Maybe the funniest stuff all year. Have fun editing master Admin. Cheers. SameDayService (talk) 15:27, 2 May 2008 (UTC) Thanks for the advice. SameDayService (talk) —Preceding comment was added at 15:29, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

Nomad2u001

I don't imagine it will last for more than a few hours, but I've re-created Nomad2u001's talk page from the diffs. There were more warnings about disruptive editing than I had expected. I suppose it's too much to hope that s/he'll start engaging in discussion instead of page blanking? WhatamIdoing (talk) 18:54, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

L. Ron Hubbard appearances in fiction

Please see discussion at Talk:L._Ron_Hubbard#NOR_in_Fictionalized_depictions_in_media. And thank you for explaining your reasoning and being open to discussion. --Thnidu (talk) 19:40, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

I have a question -- please see that Talk page. Apologies if you are already watching it. Thnidu (talk) 02:18, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

Mayoral election

Just a quick note since I see you're moving in on the unsourced additions. Livingstone has indeed been defeated within the last few minutes, by around 140,000 odd votes. Got the BBC source right here. -- Sabre (talk) 23:14, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

New Project

Myself and several other editors have been compiling a list of very active editors who would likely be available to help new editors in the event they have questions or concerns. As the list grew and the table became more detailed, it was determined that the best way to complete the table was to ask each potential candidate to fill in their own information, if they so desire. This list is sorted geographically in order to provide a better estimate as to whether the listed editor is likely to be active.

If you consider yourself a very active Wikipedian who is willing to help newcomers, please either complete your information in the table or add your entry. If you do not want to be on the list, either remove your name or just disregard this message and your entry will be removed within 48 hours. The table can be found at User:Useight/Highly Active, as it has yet to have been moved into the Wikipedia namespace. Thank you for your help. Useight (talk) 05:58, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

My Sig.

Sry man, is this better? Skeletal_SLJCOAAATR_Soul_Striker_of_Vengence (talk) 15:43, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

Alright then man. See ya!Skeletal_SLJCOAAATR_Soul_Striker_of_Vengence (talk) 15:44, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

P.A.

The issues on physician assistant are continuing. I was about to post a warning on User:Nomad2u001's talk page, but then I noticed that you had already done that several times... And that the user in question simply kept blanking their talkpage. Antelan^talk 16:15, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

Gwernol

I believe I helped passify the article and made it less controvertial. Opposing sides is less "controversial" than apparent contradictions- Sincerely a wikipedian Georgejoseph94 (talk) 00:44, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

Gwernol

I believe I helped passify the article and made it less controvertial. Opposing sides is less "controversial" than apparent contradictions- Sincerely a wikipedian Georgejoseph94 (talk) 00:44, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks

Thanks for taking care of some vandalism on my talk page. It's appreciated. UltraExactZZ ^Claims ~ Evidence 03:38, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

Brenda Song's salary

I am a user on IMDB. And i have noticed that Brenda Song's salary for Wendy Wu is 1.2 million. Now salaries on IMDB can not be submitted without a reference if you do not believe me register on IMDB and check the add sections. So all i have to do is find the source which will be quite hard sinc eit is not featured on Forbes but there is a high possibilities for finding it on AOL or other major sites. Here is a quick link to the updates page http://www.imdb.com/updates.

IMDB does not seem to allow salaries without sources though all of the other sections in the biography pages are unsourced. Can i add the salary to the Brenda Song page. Since i ahve proved that IMDB salary sections need to be sourced or do i ahve to find the source and then add it. The question is not all IMDB sections are not reliable and i have read that several times on wikipedia. Information supplied from directors and casting producers can be used but this matter is financhal and seems to be reliable since it needs to have a source. The salaries can not be submitted with out a source. Please register on IMDB and then check the updates page to examine the section and reply to me with your point of view. Thank you -IntoCreativeJan (talk) 09:50, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

BNP

dont threaten me, the bnp are clearly a danger and they should be treated as such, are you a bnp supporter or something, because if you are i would suggest theres no point trying to argue with you, but if you are a resonable person i'd quite happily chat with you about why i did waht i did —Preceding unsigned comment added by Demon.fish (talk • contribs) 11:51, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

Considering IP 144.134.81.68

Thanks for your swift blocking of this agressive moron persistent vandal. Cheers!  Channel ®    13:20, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

No problem. We aren't going to tolerate that sort of behavior. Best, Gwernol 13:22, 4 May 2008 (UTC)