User talk:Matt Yeager/Archive3

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Matt Yeager

User talk:Matt Yeager Talk archive: 7/21/05—2/6/06 Talk archive: 2/7/06—3/27/06 Talk archive: 3/28/06—5/1/06 Talk archive: 5/2/06—8/31/06

[edit] My wife feels your pain

My wife is also from Washington and cannot stand hearing the phrase "Washington State," as she thinks of Wazzu whenever she hears it (and considering she went to U-Dub, she looks at the term quite negatively). However, she has been dismayed that the reaction to her objection by 99% of those living east of the Rockies is "really? who gives a shit?" Oh well, at least this easterner uses the phrase correctly now. Cheers. youngamerican (talk) 14:24, 28 March 2006 (UTC)

All I ask in return is that you get people to say Appalachia like the locals do. :) youngamerican (talk) 13:06, 29 March 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Wikipedia is an encyclopedia

Could you take a look at my comment about the formatting of Wikipedia:Wikipedia is an encyclopedia? Thanks, TheJabberwock 06:24, 30 March 2006 (UTC)

P.S. I won't give the band away, but I like Letting the Cables Sleep too. AMG think's the band is just a Nirvana ripoff; maybe, but if so they're certainly good at it. TheJabberwock 06:24, 30 March 2006 (UTC)

P.P.S. ¿Qué significa el cuarto palabra de "español-1337": usted tiene unos ??? con eso? TheJabberwock 01:57, 5 April 2006 (UTC)

"problemas". —Nochecaballo (?) ^{¿Ya has visto?} 12:30, 5 April 2006 (UTC)

Bueno, pienso que la frase debería ser "¿tiene usted unos problemas con eso?" TheJabberwock 18:22, 5 April 2006 (UTC)

De nada. Si quieres traducir "bub," creo que es pandejo, o muchaco si no quieres estar grosero. TheJabberwock 18:38, 5 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] RfA

Hey Matt. With TigerShark's RfA being borderline as of tonight, I just found it interesting that you supported the Tv316 RfA, albeit weak, and opposed TigerShark's RfA, albeit weak again, similar to rogerd, who I've just contacted. You obviously know where my priorities lie, being the nominator for TigerShark. However, your oppose per reasons of months, not edits, seems backwards since TigerShark has been here, taking in the process and community, since January 2005 - making it 10ish months of active participation. You surely must find common ground for a consistent vote between the Tv316 RfA and the TigerShark RfA. If my case for a support isn't strong enough, perhaps neutral would fulfil both our concerns. Thanks. --Jay(Reply) 03:55, 31 March 2006 (UTC)

[edit] RfA Results and Thanks

Matt Yeager/Archive3, thank you for supporting me in my recent RfA. Although it did not succeed as no consensus was declared (final: 65/29/7), I know that there is always an opportunity to request adminship again. If and when that day comes, I hope you will once again support me. If at any time I make any mistakes or if you would like to comment on my contributions to Wikipedia, you are more than welcome to do so. Regardless of your religious, cultural, and personal beliefs, I pray that whatever and whoever motivates you in life continues to guide you on the most righteous path. --- joturner 02:15, 1 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Thank you

Hello Matt Yeager, how are you? Thanks for your support in my RFA. The final vote count was (88/3/1), so I am now an administrator. So you have a problem with my signature? Well tough :-) I am very humbled by your vote and grateful. Please let me know if at any stage you require assistance, or if you have comments on how I am doing as an administrator. Once again thank you and with kind regards Gryffindor 17:56, 2 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] My RfA

Hi. I am sorry to bother you but I wondered if you might be prepared to take another look at my RfA nomination. The main reason that I ask this is because there has previously been some confusion as to my talk count and I also wonder if there might have been some confusion regarding the duration of my contributions. I would also like to comment on some of the concerns raised by others, which I have discussed on the nomination page, but which you may not be aware of.

Firstly with regard to my talk contributions and the duration of my contributions. I just wanted to clarify that I do have substantial numbers of contributions in the user talk namespace although significantly less in the main article and wikipedia talk namespace, so I do have a good history of interactions with other users but primarily on their user page (furthermore I have a good track record of warning vandals - something is often lacking for many vandal fighters both admin and non-admin). Regarding the duration of my contributions, I just wanted to clarify that I have now been contributing for 15 months in total and, although I have had a few "lean" months when my focus have been outside of Wikipedia, I had almost 2000 contributions before February and there have been 9 months when I have made 100+ contributions.

WIth regards to the concerns raised by other, which aren't covered by the above, they seem to relate primarily to my lack of contributions to the article talk and wikipedia talk namespaces and what this says about my community involvement and exposure to process. Firstly I would like to say that I don't think my contributions in this area are particularly low when compared to other current nominees and recently created admins who are/were heavily supported (I have provided some details on this in the comments section of the nomination) - as I said in the comments section this is not to say "they are supported so why aren't I", rather it is just to provide a benchmark to compare how common my contribution pattern is. Secondly I would like to point out that I do not typically revert vandalism in these namespaces which I believe play a significant part in the number of these contributions for vandal-fighter editors (especially in the article talk namespace). Finally I would just like to reiterate my personal opinion that, regarding edits to Wikipedia talk, contributing and understanding are different things (i.e. I do understand the policys and guidelines even though I have not actively contributed to them). With regard to my community involvement, I do have a fair number of edits to the mian Wikipedia namespace and also the user talk namespace as previously mentioned.

I understand that contacting you in this way may well be considered "campaigning" but I want to assure you that I am driven by good practical intentions rather than ego. As you will be aware, I am primarily a vandal fighter and I feel that the admin tools will allow me to far better serve the community in this area. Specifically I come across a lot of situations were there are very few editors on RC patrol and a lot of vandalism is being missed, this is compounded by the fact that AIAV is often not being heavily monitored during the same periods meaning that blocks are delayed and a lot of time is spent reverting vandals who have already received a final warning. This extra time spent reverting known vandals obviously mean that much new vandalism is missed - with the obvious effect on the quality and credibility of Wikipedia.

I would like to sum by saying that I feel I could make good use of the tools and that I have never done anything to raise concerns that I would misuse them. Cheers TigerShark 20:51, 2 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Thank you

Thank you for your vote of confidence in my recent request for bureaucratship. Even though it didn't pass, I greatly appreciate your support and hope I will continue to have your respect. Thank you! Flcelloguy (A note?) 22:55, 2 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Aiee

Hmm, as we can see here (scroll down to about 20:36), tb2 apparently reverted someone else, but warned you. This sometimes happens when the database is lagged, because it shows the wrong person in the diff (or history, wherever it gets it from). Sorry about that. --Rory096 06:48, 3 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] RFA Thanks

Thank you for your support vote on my RFA. The final result was a successful request based on 111 support and 1 oppose. --CBDunkerson 18:02, 3 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] My RfA

Hello Matt Yeager/Archive3: Thank you for supporting me in my RfA, which passed with a final tally of 77/3/0. I hope I can perform at the standards expected for administrators. If I make any mistakes, or you need anything, please let me know. Prodego talk 01:22, 4 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] My RfA

Hi Matt Yeager. Just a quick note to thank you for your support in my RfA, which recently passed 62/13/6. I will do my very best live up to this new responsibility and to serve the community, but please let me know if I make any mistakes or if you have any feedback at all on my actions. Finally, if there is anything that I can assist you with - please don't hesitate to ask. Cheers TigerShark 03:56, 4 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Esperanza Newsletter, Issue #2

[edit] thanks for the support

Hi Matt- thanks a lot for your support on my recent, (barely) successful rfa. Please feel free to leave me any comments or criticisms on my talk page! --He:ah? 22:17, 7 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Kusma's RfA

Hello, Matt Yeager! Thank you for your support in my recent successful request for adminship. If you ever have problems that you could use my assistance with or see me doing stupid things with my new buttons, don't hesitate to contact me. Happy editing, Kusma (討論) 02:24, 8 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] You have been RfA'd!

Good luck this time! --M@thwiz2020 19:58, 8 April 2006 (UTC)

I'm sorry to hear you've withdrawn, but hopefully you can learn from the constructive feedback. --M@thwiz2020 00:50, 11 April 2006 (UTC)

Regarding this: User:Matt Yeager/RFA... I bet that wasn't easy to write. Good advice for anyone to take, I suspect. Best wishes and you can count on my support next time if you do even marginally well at what you've set out for yourself. No reply necessary, but here is preferred if you do. ++Lar: t/c 01:46, 11 April 2006 (UTC)

Thank you very much. One other very important thing I've learned recently about Wikipedia is that words of support are very, very important. Thanks again! Matt Yeager ♫ (Talk?) 02:02, 11 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Your RfA

When you have a minute, I've added some questions to your RfA I'd like you to take a look at. Thanks. JoshuaZ 05:32, 9 April 2006 (UTC)

I have seen your answers.--Jusjih 16:44, 10 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] RFA and SFD petition

Thanks for the note; there's more rejoicing in heaven, etc. I'll certainly modify my comment on your RFA, and possibly review my vote, when I'm more awake, and less stressed out. Alai 04:08, 10 April 2006 (UTC)

BTW, if you regret your comments on the SFD "petition", you might consider striking or rewording them, since I'd imagine its a racing certainty that it'll be back in SPUI's signature once his current controversies are, well, slightly less current. (I hesitate to say "resolved".) Alai 17:10, 10 April 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for the note, and for striking that. I hope you're not too disheartened that your second RFA went "worse" than your first; these things often go by very transient concerns, or in reaction to a "recent" previously unsuccessful one. Best of luck with your self-imposed targets! Alai 01:03, 12 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Your note

Thanks very much for the kind note you left on my talk page. I think you've managed to sum up what's wanted out of not just a sysop but a wikipedian–no easy task. Reading through your sensible comments jogged my memory of our past discussion on the nature of this place. I only wish I'd recalled it sooner. In any event, if you move in the direction you've indicated I'll happily nominate in you in a month or two myself. Best wishes, Mackensen (talk) 02:06, 11 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Your RFA

sorry it failed, but you're right, it's very important to keep your nose out of trouble if you want an RFA to succeed. If you manage to walk the fine line you've laid out for yourself, there's a much greated chance of successin future. Good luck! Grutness...wha? 02:16, 11 April 2006 (UTC)

no prob - and thanks for updating my user page! :) Grutness...wha? 06:54, 12 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Re: RfA

Matt,

I'd like to say that I appreciate your honesty regarding your RfA. I can see that you're on the path to becoming a future admin. Let me know when the time comes and I'll support you.

Take care, (^'-')^ Covington 03:55, 11 April 2006 (UTC)

Don't worry keep up the good work and I'm sure you will succeed next time. Jedi6-(need help?) 04:41, 11 April 2006 (UTC)

If anyone's destined to become a Wiki admin eventually, it's you. Best of luck with future RfAs. - Wezzo (talk) (ubx) 07:38, 11 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] User:Matt Yeager/RFA

I voted oppose at your RFA, mostly based on David Levy, Richardcavell and TigerShark's votes. Your points expressed in User:Matt Yeager/RFA probably sum up entirely what I am looking for in an admin, someone who respects WP:AGF, WP:CIV, and is here to build an encyclopedia. I appreciate there's a fine line between having fun and being insulting, but it's important to remember what you say and do is sometimes misinterpreted, and an admin is going to be in situations where it's important the message they are trying to get across should be as clear as possible. Anyway, I've waffled on long enough. Good luck in the future. Steve block talk 07:37, 11 April 2006 (UTC)

I didn't technically vote in your latest RfA, but in effect I was neutral as I did pay attention to it (rather than just not looking properly enough to make a decision). I am very encouraged by what I read here and I think you'll make a great admin when the time comes! Cheers, Petros471 19:02, 11 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Your RfA

Hi Matt. Thanks for the note, and I am sorry that your RfA didn't pass this time. The good news is that none of the concerns raised indicate a fundamental problem with your contributions or approach - you clearly have the best of intentions with regard to the project. Instead there are some fairly minor, although important, style issues regarding how you communicate with others. It is clear from the details of your note that you fully understand these concerns and that you are clear how to resolve them.

You are already showing real progress towards your goal by the way you have handled the outcome of the RfA (this more than anything shows your true nature). It is all too common to see editors react badly to a failed RfA and disappear for a prolonged period - but you have shook yourself down, made a clear statement of intent and got back to building Wikipedia.

I have no doubt that you will continue in this manner and I look forward to supporting you in the very near future. Cheers TigerShark 07:49, 11 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Larrys Creek

Thanks for the promotion to WP:GA and for the feedback. My basic thought was that to be NPOV, it should use both kilometers and miles (since there are about 300 million Americans who use miles, but 5.7 billion of everyone else in the world who use kilometers). If there is a style guide or policy that miles should come first in American articles, I will be glad to make the necessary changes (and apologize as I didn't know). Ruhrfisch 01:53, 13 April 2006 (UTC)

P.S. The above is also on the Larrys Creek Talk page, but I wasn't sure if you would see it there, so I thought better twice than not seen. Ruhrfisch 03:55, 13 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] My RfA

Many thanks for your support on my recent RfA. It was successful. Thanks again, Mark83 10:53, 13 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks

Thanks for supporting me in my RfA. I really didn't think people appreciate my work here that much, but it's nice to see you do: my Request was closed with 66 supports and 4 opposes. I'll do my best not to turn your confidence down. If in any point in the future you get the feeling I'm doing something wrong, do not hesitate to drop me a line. --Dijxtra 11:50, 13 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Happy Spring celebration / Easter (as your preferences and beliefs dictate)

Here's hoping that if the bunny leaves you any beans they're this kind! ++Lar: t/c 15:04, 16 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] My RFA

Many thanks for your vote on my recent RFA, which passed narrowly. I will try to be worthy of your support. Regards, Kaisershatner 21:24, 17 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Master Jay's RfA

Hey Matt! Thank you for your support at my recent RfA. If at anytime you have a concern, please leave me a note here. Thanks --Jay(Reply) 01:48, 18 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Old Skool Esperanzial note

Since this isn't the result of an AC meeting, I have decided to go Old Skool. This note is to remind you that the elections are taking place now and will end at 23:50 UTC on 2006-04-29. Please vote here. Thanks. --Celestianpower ^háblame 20:42, 23 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Gracias

Thank you for believing in me. 8)--Rockero 23:40, 23 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Re: My consolations

Thanks! :) No biggy. If that many Wikipedians (no matter how biased they are) wouldn't stand me as an admin - I don't wanna be. All the best! --HolyRomanEmperor 10:24, 25 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Just another RFA thank you note

Dear Matt, I appreciate your vote and your kind words in my RFA. It has passed with an unexpected 114/2/2 and I feel honored by this show of confidence in me. Cheers! ←Humus sapiens ну? 03:28, 26 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] My RfA

Thank you for voting for me at my RFA. I am thankful for your kind words and confidence in me. Even though it failed, constructive criticism was received. In the next few months, I intend to work on expanding my involvement in other namespaces and try a few different subjects than in the past. - CTSWynekenTalk

[edit] WA, WA (disambiguation), etc

I want to alert you that while I've kept the disambiguation, I've changed WA to redirect to that instead, and will probably it to be moved back. I disagree with your notion that Washington is the most significant use, especially with another subnational entity (Western Australia) sharing the same initials. Also, since instead of redirecting WA to WA (disambiguation), you instead redirected it to Washington), anything pointing to WA now pointed to the incorrect page, for the most part. I understand that you yourself may consider it to be the more common use, being from Washington yourself, but from a more neutral point of view it's probably better to disambiguate first in this case. -- SonicAD (talk) 06:29, 29 April 2006 (UTC)

slaps himself on the forehead Of course I knew that, for some reason it didn't come to mind when I swapped it back (even though jujst recently I went to WP:RM to get another page moved. Oh well, thanks for fixing that. Anyway, my issue with WA pointing to Washington is that we need not to be Amero-centric. Both Washington, Western Australia, and even the Wa State are notable geographic areas, and one probably should not be atop any others. Let's not forget that Georgia is a disambiguation page, even though the US state and the country are on different "levels," (along with many other meanings) so I think that with Washington and Western Australia being on a more equal level (two subnational entities, and the first division of such), immediate disambiguation is a must. Two letter combinations probably should be disambiguations unless there's one totally overriding meaning, and I don't think Washington overrides some of the others. -- SonicAD (talk) 16:55, 29 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] rfa

Thanks for the support on my RFA. Unfortunately, it did not achieve consensus. I look forward to your support in a couple months when I apply again. Holler at me if you need anything. ⇒ SWATJester ^Ready Aim _Fire! 19:23, 29 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Elections

Esperanza elections

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Thanks for supporting me in the Esperanza Advisory Council Elections. Although I wasn't elected to the Advisory Council, I am very happy with the response I received from my fellow Wikipedians. I was shocked at the support, and was touched by it. Hopefully I will re-apply in June and try again for the job. Thanks again, Highway ^{Rainbow Sneakers}

[edit] Reaffirming nomination

My RfA will probably be going live on 1 or 2 May (waiting on one co-nom who is out of town). I appreciate your kindness and effort in constructing the nomination for me. I'd like to ask you to "re-timestamp" your nom if you would, either by replacing your first signature or just signing it again. (this is on advice of someone that noms should be relatively recently timestamped, especially if there are co-noms). Hope that's not too much bother (and don't forget to save yourself a place to vote like Dmcdevit did!) Oh, and if you have any comments or concerns, on my questions, or answers that would be great to hear about as well... Thanks again! ++Lar: t/c 13:11, 30 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] RE:Thanks for the warning

Thanks, I needed to hear something like that. I thought I would give everyone a warning instead of up and leaving like that. Probably best that I did because even since I have stated that I have left, I have requested pages for protection, tagged images for deletion/no source, and started a new WikiProject. Hmm.. I'm the most active inactive Wikipedian. ;-) Cheers, and I'll keep in touch. Moe ε 14:23, 30 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] This is Moe

Hello Matt, just thought I would let you know that I was leaving Wikipedia, but before I left, I finally got a picture of thyself onto Wikipedia. (I know great timing for me to post a picture of myself, right?) This is my final gift to my friends. Later! PS. Try not to laugh to hard at my ugly mug ok? Moe ε 16:57, 30 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] A landslide victory for The JPS (aka RFA thanks)

Hey, Matt, thank you so much for your vote and comments in my RfA, which passed with an overwhelming consensus of 95/2/2. I was very surprised and flattered that the community has entrusted me with these lovely new toys. I ripped open the box and started playing with them as soon as I got them, and I've already had the pleasure of deleting random nonsense/attacks/copyvios tonight. If I ever do anything wrong, or can help in some way, please feel free to drop me a line on my talk page, and I will do my best to correct my mistake, or whatever... Now, to that bottle of wine waiting for me... The JPS talk to me 21:53, 1 May 2006 (UTC)