User talk:Journalist/Archive 9

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[edit] RfA thanks

I'd like to thank you for your support of my RfA, and the compliments. As I wrote, I was looking forward to feedback from the community, and I would like to let you know that you should please feel free to leave any further feedback for me you may have for me in the future at my Talk page. Thanks again. Jkelly 08:37, 25 November 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Cheers

I am, like JKelly above, another newly promoted admin here to say thanks. Please do keep an eye on me and my logs, especially while I'm learning the ropes with the new buttons. I hope I am able to live up to the expectations of yourself, the community and the role. Steve block talk 10:20, 25 November 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Many thanks from Ann

Hi, Orane. I just want to thank you very much for supporting my RfA, and to say also that I hope I'll make a good job of it. I'm supposed to be working on an assignment at the moment, and had delayed thanking people, but I'm finding the new rollback button so easy to use that I'm just keeping Wikipedia open on my browser while working on other things, and I thought I'd like to thank at least a few of my supporters while I'm here. Cheers. AnnH ^(talk) 19:31, 25 November 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Sean Black RfA

Thank you very much for your support of my RfA. Thanks, in part, to you, I am now an Administrator, and I pledge to use my newfound powers for good rather than evil. Thanks again!--Sean|Black 07:59, 26 November 2005 (UTC)

[edit] My RfA

I would like to express my thanks to all the people who took part in my (failed) RfA voting. I was both surprised and delighted about the amount of support votes and all the kind words! I was also surprised by the amount of people who stated clearly that they do care, be it by voting in for or against my candidacy. That's what Wiki community is about and I'm really pleased to see that it works.
As my RfA voting failed with 71% support, I don't plan to reapply for adminship any more. However, I hope I might still be of some help to the community. Cheers! Halibutt 05:10, 29 November 2005 (UTC)

[edit] A voice of support...

... though maybe not for your article (yet). I just want to let you know that FAC can be brutal! Don't let that get you down, and keep in my mind that the people on FAC don't dislike you or your work, they just have incredibly high standards!

Incidently, I learned some things from reading that Celine Dion article. Great work anyway! - Ta bu shi da yu 09:51, 29 November 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Celine Dion

I'm still not sure about the reliance on AMG. I did a quick search on Google books and found that a copy of the New Rolling Stone Album Guide is on there, and it includes a few paragraphs on Celine Deon. Search for her name here and hit the fourth link down. Incidentally, there's also a book of AMG reviews listed; you might consider referencing that as well as the websites (the content appears to be identical). I guess I'm just not sure about this... it seems like there should be other reviewers out there that have written about her music, but since I'm not a big music buff, I don't know where to tell you to look. --Spangineer^es (háblame) 05:53, 1 December 2005 (UTC)

Take a look at Talk:Céline Dion. I've posted a number of reviews I found in a quick proquest search. I hope they're helpful. If you want to use any of them, I can get you the full info (title, etc.). --Spangineer^es (háblame) 22:05, 2 December 2005 (UTC)

Wow, my first barnstar :) Thanks for that, and as for the references, be sure to let me know if you need anything else! --Spangineer^es (háblame) 07:13, 3 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Shreshth91's RfA

Hello Journalist,

I just wanted to thank you for supporting me on my RfA. It finally closed with a tally of 22/0/0. I hope I can live up to the expectations of the entire community. If you ever need anything, please just let me know. Cheers!--May the Force be with you! Shreshth91($ |-| r 3 $ |-| t |-|) 00:57, 4 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Mindmatrix scam adminship

As fellow residents of this land, I feel it is my duty to employ my newly-granted priviliges to ensure that this politically unstable land may one day achieve a level of stability and functional governance that we all desire. To that end, please use the attached funds with the strictest confidence to accomplish this goal. (Yes, you're right, functional governance and Canadian politics is an oxymoron.) Thank you for your support. Mindmatrix 21:24, 4 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Cnwb's RfA

Journalist,

Thanks so very much for supporting my Request for Admin. The final result was 38/0/0. I'm looking forward to spending my summer holidays shut away in a darkened room, drinking G&Ts and playing with my new tools ;-) Please accept this Tim Tam as a token of my gratitude. Cnwb 22:45, 4 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Paris Hilton

Hi Journalist - I edited Paris Hilton's entry today, removing it from the category "Pop Icons". I made my case on the talk page for the article, which was essentially that Paris Hilton's cultural value cannot be said to have extended so far as for her to be considered a pop icon. The category page for Pop Icons states that

"A Pop icon is a celebrity whose popularity (hence, "pop") remains constant or even increases as time goes by. Most celebrities, especially teen idols, exhuast the public's interest with extreme rapidity. A pop icon's celebrity often progresses into legendary status."

As Paris Hilton has only been famous for a couple of years, I did not feel that she belonged in a catergory alongside Marylin Monroe, James Dean, Ludwig von Beethoven, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Buddha. So I edited her out - after all, we are told to Be bold. I am a fairly inexperienced Wikipedian, and I may have overstepped some boundaries here, but I would at the same time like to know exactly what the ettiquestte is in a situation like that, where you consider that an article has been put into a category that it doesn't belong in.--Victim Of Fate 17:50, 5 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] It has been way to long!

A man is complaining to a friend "I had it all - money, a beautiful house, the best cars, and the love of a beautiful woman! Then POW its all gone!" "What happened?" Asks his friend. "My wife found out!"

• Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson go camping, and pitch their tent under the stars. During the night, Holmes wakes his companion and says "Watson, look up at the stars, and tell me what you deduce." Watson says "I see millions of stars, and even if a few of those have planets, it's quite likely there are some planets like earth, and if there are a few planets like earth out there, there might also be life!" Holmes replies, "Watson you idiot. Somebody stole our tent!"

I'd love to hear from you my friend, especially a joke. I think it's fair to say you owe me one lol. KnowledgeOfSelf | talk. 06:58, 6 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] I'm an admin now!!

Thanks a ton for your support on my rfa, the final tally was 50-0-0; I'll try and live up to the expectations of others and do my best in maintaining the integrity of Wikipedia. --Gurubrahma 13:08, 7 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Are you familiar with tables and graphs?

Hey Orane. That joke is one of my all time favorites. I was wondering if you had any experience with tables and or graphs. I'm working on the 2003 NFL Draft and an other user has provided me to a link of how to use graphs and tables. It is a little to much for me to comprehend all at once. I did get rather far in it almost completed round 7! If you look at the page history you'll see what happened in my edit summary. I'm just wondering if you have any quick and easy tips that will help me in the now? Thanks KnowledgeOfSelf | talk 22:36, 7 December 2005 (UTC)

Yea it took me a couple hours to get to round 7 and when my PC crashed I almost screamed, lol. I don't mind the construction of the graphs it's the addition of the college's the players are in that makes me grow tiresome of the work. Thanks again. KnowledgeOfSelf | talk 23:40, 7 December 2005 (UTC)

Thank you Orane I really appreciate that. I must be doing something right your the second person in as many days to mention me and an RfA together. :-D KnowledgeOfSelf | talk 01:19, 8 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] BD2412's RFA

Thank you, Journalist, for your "about damn time" support in my RfA - I'll do my best as an admin to make the reality of Wikipedia rise to the level of the dream. BD2412 T 01:59, 8 December 2005 (UTC) ^{<--note new "admin gold" sig :-D}

[edit] Long time no see

(Former V. Molotov) Hey, Journalist. I thought about you and I decided to give you a Tireless Contributor's Barnstar for balancing school work with Wikipedia; and also to let you know that I looked on your userpage and noticed that you were born exactly one day after myself.

Black user page?? Nice, but can't read it : ). εγκυκλοπαίδεια*(talk) 02:02, 8 December 2005 (UTC)

Thanks for the ROAK, I was pretty sad when I did not have any barnstars. When I am logged out your screen is white on your user page; but black when I am logged in! I guess that is because I have the Cologne Blue skin type. εγκυκλοπαίδεια*(talk) 02:29, 8 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks

Thanks for the barnstar, it seems I had quite a day on WP:AIV :) Thanks for taking the time to show your appreciation. -- malo (tlk) (cntrbtns) 02:39, 8 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Finished

Hey Orane I finished 2003 NFL Draft Take a look if you like :-D KnowledgeOfSelf | talk 04:38, 8 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] My failed RFA :)

Dear Journalist,

I would like to thank you for supporting me on my RfA. Even though it failed with a with the final tally of 55/22/6, I want to thank you anyways. I don't want to be one a admin anymore until I reach 10,000 edits now that it's over with. Thanks --Jaranda ^{wat's sup} 02:43, 9 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Awolf002 RfA

Thank you very much for your support for my RfA. I will do everything I can to justify your trust in me. Awolf002 03:21, 9 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] NSLE's RFA

Hi Orane,

Thanks for your support vote on my RfA. I don't think I expected 70 supports, nor get just a single oppose. Let me mention while I'm here, that's a nice name, Orane... Anyhow, if I can ever help with anything or if you have any comments about my actions as an admin, please let me know! Thank you once again! – NSLE _(T+C+CVU) 09:44, 9 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Classic hates you

Hi. You may not be aware, but your user page looks drastically bad on the Classic skin. It seems it doesn't like the combination of the black border and the blue glow. I fooled around, and you could either use the following as a first line:

  <div style="padding: 10px; border: 10px solid black;">

(which doesn't have the blue glow) or you could use the markup from your talk page, which works fine. -- Finlay McWalter | Talk 21:26, 9 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Administrators' rollback

Orane (do you mind if I call you that?), I just noticed this revert of yours on Mariah Carey, and I thought I'd tell you about something to do with the administrators' rollback feature. Per Wikipedia:Revert, "Rollbacks should be used with caution and restraint. Reverting a good-faith edit may send the message that "I think your edit was no better than vandalism and doesn't deserve even the courtesy of an explanatory edit summary." It is a slap in the face to a good-faith editor; do not abuse it. If you insist on using the rollback feature for non-vandalism edits, be sure to explain on the talk page of the user whose edit(s) you reverted." I didn't think the edits were that great either, but just a simple edit summary explaining the revert goes very far; additionally, it means that Special:Recentchanges patrollers won't mistake the editor being reverted for a vandal. On an unrelated note, I read yesterday that somebody whom we both like received eight Grammy nominations, which is cool. :) Anyway, see you! Extraordinary Machine 21:54, 9 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Michael Jackson move

I'm not really sure this does need to be moved, and it certainly shouldn't be moved without discussion at Wikipedia:Requested moves first. sjorford (talk) 22:13, 9 December 2005 (UTC)

Sorry for the late reply. I thought that the article needed to be moved as it would be more recognisable to the readers; there are over 15 "Michael Jacksons" on Wikipedia and this would set apart the "entertainer" from the "actor" or the "politician" etc (Please see: Wikipedia:naming conventions (precision)). The name would be similar to other artists with popular names (like Madonna's, whose page was renamed Madonna (entertainer) just to distinguish her from the other Madonna/Mary, Seal (musician) whose page is named as such to distinguished the person from Seal (device), Seal (1991 album) and so fourth.

Lastly, you stated that it should not be moved without discussion at Wikipedia:Requested moves, but that page is only for moves that require Admins or would otherwise prove controversial. As I thought that this edit wouldn't offend anyone, was commonsense, uncontroversal and simple, I made the change myself. I apologise if this edit crossed the line, and I realise that I should have even provided a brief explanation on the talk page; I was either very lazy—which is bad— or was rushing off the computer as I was late for work :). Sorry again. If you still have any concerns with any simple or Admin related actions, please dont hesitate to comment on it. (I will place this message on the talk page of the article.) Orane (t) (c) (e-mail) 03:11, 11 December 2005 (UTC)

That's okay - sorry if I sounded a bit short in my message, but whenever such a popular page as that is moved without discussion beforehand, it sets off alarm bells in me. There's no easy way of telling if a move will be controversial, but I tend to err on the side of caution - at the very least, a quick message on the talk page can't hurt, After all, there's no move so urgent that it can't wait a day or two. sjorford (talk) 13:15, 11 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] RE. 2003 NFL Draft

I'm not sure exactly what could be added to the article. Everything I've just tried to think of would be almost like I was attempting to analyze the draft. Pretty much original research. Any thoughts on what to add will be most welcome. And I'd say 16 myself. lol :-D KnowledgeOfSelf | talk 23:00, 9 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Celine Dion

I don't think there will be links. I can get you the article titles (I'm not sure why I didn't do that in the first place!), but because most of the reviews are in news publications, and because most of them don't allow free online access of their archives, people will have to be proquest subscribers (which isn't particularly common) to read them online. However, finding the microfilm in a good library shouldn't be too tough if anyone wants to reference them. I'll try to get the article titles sometime Saturday. --Spangineer^es (háblame) 00:43, 10 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Homem! Hombre!

I look like a fifteen year old myself : ). εγκυκλοπαίδεια*(talk) 16:37, 10 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Your sig

Journalist, I don't know if you've fixed this yet, but the HTML tags in your sig aren't/weren't fully closed and are breaking text (see this diff for an example). Please take a look at WP:SIGHELP and correct the HTML. Thanks, Blackcap (talk) ^{(vandalfighters, take a look)} 05:02, 11 December 2005 (UTC)

That problem has been fixed about a month now, but thanks for the reminder. Orane (t) (c) (e-mail) 05:06, 11 December 2005 (UTC)

Sure, my pleasure. Blackcap (talk) ^{(vandalfighters, take a look)} 05:07, 11 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Do you have any thoughts?

[edit] Once Moore AFD

Hello, i assume you are an admin and i need your help. Once Moore is the new album by pop singer Mandy Moore and mandy herself has been very tightliped about it. Now the information on the article is pretty bare granted the information i could find. Apparently people from the a mandy moore forum have erased info on the page now you can make a decision on what i should do. This is a msessage from mandy on her official site.

"Hey there, On a lunch break right now from a writing session with the amazing Rachael Yamagata. Rachael is one of the coolest people I have ever met and I am so lucky to be working with someone this talented. For those of you unfortunate ones who don't know about her, go and check out "Happenstance" .....NOW! Amazing, amazing record and she has another one in the works. Anyway, the record is coming along great... About 15 songs written and recorded with a few more to go. The whole writing process for me has become one of the most enjoyable things I have ever done. So far, I have collaborated with Adam Duritz, Michelle Branch, Lori McKenna (the AMAZING Lori McKenna! - going back east to work with her again this coming week), Chantal Kreviazuk and James Renald. I am getting so psyched to put this record out and hit the road for the first time in a LONG time. The live aspect of this record is gonna be so great to take on the road!

66.210.240.33

This was left on my talk page, I don't really know what they are asking me to do. I was wondering if you had any thoughts on what to do about this? "It is suspected that this user may be a sock puppet or impersonator of Cherryrain" according to the user page of 66.210.240.33. Thanks KnowledgeOfSelf | talk 20:06, 11 December 2005 (UTC)

Thanks for the reply! To the NFL Draft and this. :-D I must admit I don't really know how to go on with this. Admins can't just remove an AfD so I don't know what they want either. Not even sure what to reply to the anon user. Very weird. KnowledgeOfSelf | talk 20:37, 11 December 2005 (UTC)

Thank you for your wellcome message.

[edit] Re: Administrators' rollback et al

I think that she will probably win at least one (it's unlikely that the Daydream snub of 1996 will be repeated) for "We Belong Together", and possibly Best Contemporary R&B Album as well. I respectfully decline the featured article medal, as I have only contributed significantly to two FA's, not three. Thanks anyway, though! Also, as you said to me, it's hard for somebody to keep track of every policy and guideline, including those for using the rollback feature. Extraordinary Machine 17:26, 12 December 2005 (UTC)

Also, I found this website: http://www.findarticles.com/, while searching for things to add to the Mariah Carey article. As far as I can tell, it's a lower quality (and free) version of ProQuest, and has archives full of print as well as web articles. I was thinking you could use it to help your efforts on the Céline Dion article, but you can do whatever you want with it. Anyway, see you later! Extraordinary Machine 17:36, 12 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] My R f A

My adminship request was successful!
Thank you so much for your support of my RfA. The results of the request was 18/0/1. With the help of your support vote, I am now a bona-fide Wikipedia sysop/admin. I pledge to use my newfound powers for the good of Wikipedia and its editors. If you have anything to tell me, dont hesitate to "speak on it"!. --LBMixPro<Speak|on|it!>

[edit] Semi-protection

I saw you just reverted vandalism on George W. Bush, and wondered what you thought about the proposals to curb what's going on there. If you have time, check out Wikipedia:Semi-protection policy, and weigh in (there's something of a large discussion page, so be prepared. For a quick run-through of what's been said and done, see #rehashing) Hope to see you there. -Mysekurity^{(have you seen this?)} 02:42, 13 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks for your vote on my RfA :-)

Hey Journalist/Archive 9! Thanks for your support on my RfA. The final outcome was (57/4/3), so I am now an administrator. If you need help, have a question, or just want to chat (or if I get out of line!), please don't hesitate to let me know! If you want to add this to your awards on your User:Page and need to reformat it, feel free. Again, thanks! :D

Tomer^talk

[edit] Orioane's RfA

Hey Journalist/Archive 9! Thank you very much for your support on my RfA. To my amazement there were no negative or neutral votes and the result was (28/0/0). I am now an administrator so I'll try and do my best in this new position. I'll be happy to answer any comments or requests from you. Thanks one more time, Mihai -^talk 20:20, 13 December 2005 (UTC)

About the username, it's a romanian imperative form of Orion. I find it preety unique and that's why I use it. I felt quite happy when you said that you like my username. :D ---Mihai -^talk 20:22, 13 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Alhutch's RfA

Dear Journalist,

I'm an administrator, and I've got you to thank for it! Thanks to your support, my RfA passed 25/0. Please don't hesitate to contact me if I can help you with anything. See you around the wiki, :-) Alhutch 05:49, 14 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Esperanza elections

Hi Journalist/Archive 9: This is a quick note just to let you know that there's an election under way at Esperanza. If you'd like to become a candidate for Administrator General or the Advisory Council, just add your name here by 15 December 2005.

Voting begins at 12:00UTC on 16 December and all Esperanza members are encouraged to join in.

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[edit] SoLando's RFA

Hi Journalist, thank you for voting in support of my RFA; the news (sorry) is that the result was (28-0-0 ). I hope that I am able to fulfil the expectations of an admin. If you see me mess up anywhere, have any concerns (be it edits, musical taste or sanity), please don't hesitate to tell me! Take care. SoLando (Talk) 10:11, 14 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Thank you!

A Jaffa Cake for you from CLW!

Many thanks for your support during my RfA – following a 30/0/0 vote I’ve now been made an admin. Do have a Jaffa Cake! Cheers, CLW 13:52, 14 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] My recent rfa

Dear Journalist, I wanted to thank you for your support during my recent RfA. :)

--Syrthiss 21:30, 14 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] News from Esperanza

Hello, fellow Esperanzians! This is just a friendly reminder that elections for Administrator General and two advisory council positions have just begun. Voting will last until Friday, December 30, so make sure you exercise your right to vote! Also, I'm pleased to announce the creation of the Esperanza mailing list. I urge all members to join; see Wikipedia:Esperanza/Contact for more information. All you need to do is email me and I will activate your account. This will be a great way to relax, stay in touch, and hear important announcements. Thanks! Flcelloguy (A note?)

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[edit] My RFA

Thank you for voting for me at my RFA, which closed with a 24/1/1 outcome. I will do my best in the position I now am in. Thanks again, and see you around Wikipedia!

--Rschen7754 (talk - contribs) 01:09, 17 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Céline Dion

Looks much better now, I suggest you attempt submitting it to featured article candidates again. (Remember to make sure the grammar/spelling is good though!). — Wackymacs 10:45, 17 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Cheers!

Hi Orane. Thanks for your support on my recent RFA. The request was successful, with a final tally of 33/0/0. I'm delighted that you decided to support it and I hope that I can live up to your expectations. Leithp (talk) 10:11, 18 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Cultures of the World

Would you consider contributing? Or how about voting for it as collaboration of the week for this new but important article.--Culturesoftheworld 19:33, 18 December 2005 (UTC)