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[edit] LGBT interest userbox
Hi! After participating in some discussion about userboxes, I've decided to create a userbox specifically for people who are interested in LGBT issues. I like this userbox a lot because it doesn't force people to take a stand on LGBT-related political issues or declare a particular identity, but just expresses a common interest in editing LGBT-related articles on Wikipedia. I saw your name on the list of people who are interested in this kind of thing at the LGBT notice board, and saw when I visited your userpage that you are pretty comfortable with userboxes, so I thought I'd let you know about this one in case you want to list it on your user page. I am hoping that people will see it, click the link to the notice board, and become more involved in editing LGBT-related articles on Wikipedia. The userbox is at Template:User LGBT interest. - AdelaMae (talk - contribs) 06:19, 2 January 2006 (UTC)
- Thanks! I'll put that up right now. Tony 18:26, 2 January 2006 (UTC)
[edit] There were some boxes which were even stranger
That is what I call irony ;) KittenKlub 00:29, 5 January 2006 (UTC)
- That's so preposterous, I just don't know what to say. -Tony 13:53, 5 January 2006 (UTC)
A watered-down version of the proposed policy against censorship is now open for voting. Will you knidly review the policy and make your opinions known? Thank you very much. Loom91 11:49, 5 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)
Please observe the rules of this game - you may only take one turn at a time. Once you have added a word you must wait until someone else has had a go before you have another go. I have removed all of the words you added that are against these rules. Thryduulf 14:23, 27 April 2006 (UTC)
- Whoops! I didn't get that when reading the rules. Aside from a parenthetical remark, it isn't listed in the rules. I'll make that change to hightlight that rule. Sorry! -- T.o.n.y 14:25, 27 April 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Welcome
Thanks! Jack Hates Jesus 08:10, 4 May 2006 (UTC)
Try the longer version of Wikistory - it's weird! Brookie :) - a will o' the wisp ! (Whisper...) 13:03, 5 May 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Esperanza Newsletter, Issue #3
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The Administrator Coaching program is a program aimed at preparing Wikipedians for Adminship or helping them understand the intricacies of Wikipedia better. Recently, changes have been made to the requirements of coachees. Please review them before requesting this service.
- This would be something like the Welcoming Committee, but for people who have figured out the basics of editing articles; they're not newcomers any more, but they might want some help in learning new roles. Some might like suggestions about how to learn vandal patrol, or mentoring on taking an article to featured status, or guidance with a proposal they plan to make at the Village Pump, for example. In this way, Esperanza would help keep hope alive for Wikipedia because we would always be grooming the next generation of admins.
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Stressbusters
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| The Stressbusters are a subset of Esperanza aiming to investigate the causes of stress. New eyes on the situation are always welcome! |
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Note from the editor
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| As always, MiszaBot handled this delivery. Thank you! Also, congratulations go to Pschemp, Titoxd and Freakofnurture for being elected in the last elections! An Esperanzial May to all of the readership! |
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- Posting logs of the Esperanza IRC channel are explicitly banned anywhere. Violation of this rule results in deletion and a ban from the channel.
- A disclaimer is going to be added to the Esperanza main page. We are humans and, as such, are imperfect.
- Various revisions have been made to the Code of Conduct. Please see them, as the proposal is ready to be ratified by the community and enacted. All members will members to have to re-confirm their membership after accepting the Code of Conduct.
- Referendums are to be held on whether terms of AC members should be lengthened and whether we should abolish votes full stop.
- Admin Coaching reform is agreed upon.
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[edit] Concerning Aggelos Sakketos
Hi. I see you made an addition to the article Aggelos Sakketos. As you correctly say "it does not cite resources" The problem is : I do not have any resources. I know the writer just as he appears in various Greek TV shows. I cannot even prove that he exists as I have no evidence. The only clue I can offer is: Fellow Greek wikipedians such as user:Avg and user:Project2501a are also familiar with the writer and would support that what I wave written is real. Apart from this I have nothing. I hope this is enough evidence for you.
I have some of his books. I could present the book covers and some pages as evidence but I have no copyright for them. Presenting them in wiki until the orpanbot deletes them would be sufficient as evidence ?
O.K. here are some covers. ( the orphan bot will be furious ! ) I could also add the page of his book publisher. His name appears there at least 50 times.
Image:Zoom nides1.jpg
The heart of Greece (the everyday life of Greek women of classic Greece and the preservation of our cultural heritage
The Bible of truth (file 1)
[edit] A short Esperanzial update
As you may have gathered, discussions have been raging for about a week on the Esperanza talk page as to the future direction of Esperanza. Some of these are still ongoing and warrant more input (such as the idea to scrap the members list altogether). However, some decisions have been made and the charter has hence been amended. See what happened. Basically, the whole leadership has had a reshuffle, so please review the new, improved charter.
As a result, we are electing 4 people this month. They will replace JoanneB and Pschemp and form a new tranche A, serving until December. Elections will begin on 2006-07-02 and last until 2006-07-09. If you wish to run for a Council position, add your name to the list before 2006-07-02. For more details, see Wikipedia:Esperanza/June 2006 elections.
Thanks and kind, Esperanzial regards, —Celestianpower háblame 16:00, 23 June 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Category renamed
Please note that Category:Wikipedians/Saxophonists has been renamed to Category:Wikipedian saxophone players. Conscious 14:10, 14 July 2006 (UTC)
I've moved your request for admin coaching to held requests because your contributions show that you are not active enough to gain full benefit from the program. However, as you have reached to top of the list, you are very welcome to add yourself to the 'unassigned' section of the coaching box as soon as you feel you are ready to receive coaching. Petros471 21:20, 27 July 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Hangman
Hello, I noticed that you have edited the Wikipedia:Hangman page. Unfortunately, for the time being, the Wikipedia Hangman page is inactive. But, you may be interested to know that there is an international Hangman tournament which you can join if you like. We would love to have you! Ian Manka Talk to me! 00:52, 1 August 2006 (UTC)
[edit] August Esperanza Newsletter
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| The Esperanza To-Do List is a place where you may list any request, big or small, for assistance. If you need help with archiving your usertalk, for example, all you need to do is list it here and somebody will help you out. Likewise, if you need help with some area of editing on Wikipedia, list it here! Again, any matter, trivial or not, can be placed on this page. However, all matters listed on this page must not be of an argumentative nature. You do not need to be a member of Esperanza (or this program) to place or fulfill requests on this page. If you don't have any requests, consider coming by and fulfilling a few! This program has not been very active, but has lots of potential! |
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What's New?
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| In order to help proposed programs become specific enough to make into full-fledged programs, the In development section of the proposals page has been created. Proposals that are promising, but need to be organized in more detail are listed here. Please take a look at what is there, and help the proposals turn into programs. |
| To improve both the layout and text of the front page, in an attempt to clarify the image of Esperanza, the front page is going to have some redesigning take place. Please take your creative minds to Wikipedia:Esperanza/Front page redesign to brainstorm good ideas. |
Many thanks to MiszaBot, courtesy of Misza13, for delivering the newsletter. |
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- In order to make sure all users who join Esperanza are welcomed, a list of volunteers who are willing to welcome new Esperanzians is at Wikipedia:Esperanza/Members#Esperanza_welcomers. Please add yourself if you are interested; we want to make sure all new Esperanza members are welcomed!
- The In development section of the proposals page has been created.
- Proposals page: Some proposals have been moved to the aforementioned "In development" section, some have been left as a proposal, and others have been archived. For those proposals that were a good idea but didn't necessarily constitute a program, General Esperanzial Actions has been created.
- Two small pieces of charter reform will be decided on in a straw poll at Wikipedia talk:Esperanza/Governance. One involves filling the position of any councillors who may leave, the other involves reforming the charter.
- Until cooperation with the Kindness Campaign is better defined, it remains as a proposed program.
- There is a page for discussing the front page redesign.
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[edit] Happy Birthday!
Michael 00:08, 6 September 2006 (UTC)
Have a great day! -- Underneath-it-All 01:40, 6 September 2006 (UTC)
Wikipedia wishes you a Happy Birthday!!
Everyone at Esperanza wishes you a very happy birthday!!! Jam01 06:05, 6 September 2006 (UTC)
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I present you with these balloons to celebrate your birthday. I hope you have a great day. Daniel.Bryant 07:42, 6 September 2006 (UTC) |
Hello friend, I wish you a very happy birthday! --Bhadani 15:45, 6 September 2006 (UTC)
[edit] September Esperanza Newsletter
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| Here in Wikipedia there are hundreds of wikipedians whose work and efforts go unappreciated. One occasionally comes across editors who have thousands of good edits, but because they may not get around as much as others, their contributions and hard work often go unnoticed. As Esperanzians we can help to make people feel appreciated, be it by some kind words or the awarding of a Barnstar. This is where the Barnstar Brigade comes in. The object of this program is to seek out the people which deserve a Barnstar, and help them feel appreciated. With your help, we can recognize more dedicated editors! |
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What's New?
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| September elections are upon us! Anyone wishing to be a part of the Advisory Council may list themselves as a candidate from 18 September until 24 September, with the voting taking place from 25 September to 30 September. Those who wish to help with the election staff should also list themselves! |
| Appreciation Week, a program currently in development, now has its own subpage! Share your good ideas on how to make it awesome there! |
| The Esperanza front page has been redesigned! Many thanks to all who worked hard on it. |
Many thanks to MiszaBot, courtesy of Misza13, for delivering the newsletter. |
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- The proposals page has been updated, with some proposals being archived.
- Since the program in development Appretiaion week is getting lots of good ideas, it now has its own subpage.
- The September 2006 Council elections will open for nominations on 18 September 2006. The voting will run from 25 September 2006 until 30 September 2006. If you wish to be a candidate or a member of the elections staff, please list yourself!
- The new Esperanza front page design has but put up - many thanks to all who worked on it!
- TangoTango has written a script for a bot that will list new members of Esperanza, which will help those who welcome new Esperanzains greatly!
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[edit] Mu Beta Psi
Have I really found a fellow Brother of Mu Beta Psi here? Urania3 14:32, 28 October 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Admin coaching - October 30 - Held requests
As it's been a while since you signed up for admin coaching, I am just checking that you still wish to receive it. Leave a note on my talk page, and I'll assign you some of our free coaches. Let me know (on my talk page) if you have any questions. Cheers, Highway Grammar Enforcer! 23:24, 30 October 2006 (UTC)
[edit] November Esperanza Newsletter
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| Admin Coaching needs coaches!!! If you are an administrator, or even a generally experienced user, do consider signing up to be a coach.
Admin Coaching, now being coordinated by HighwayCello, is a program for people who want help learning some of the more subtle aspects of Wikipedia policy and culture. People are matched with experienced users who are willing to offer coaching. The program is designed for people who have figured out the basics of editing articles; they're not newcomers any more, but they might want some help in learning new roles. In this way, Esperanza would help keep hope alive for Wikipedia because we would always be grooming the next generation of admins.
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What's New?
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| The Tutorial Drive is a new Esperanza program! In an effort to make complicated processes on Wikipedia easier for everyone, Esperanza working to create and compile a list of tutorials about processes here on Wikipedia. Consider writing one! |
| A discussion on how Esperanza relates to the encyclopedia has been started; please add your thoughts. |
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The last AC meeting (full log)
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- The list of proposed programs has been updated, with some proposals being archived.
- There is now a new program: the Tutorial Drive! Consider writing a tutorial on something you are good at doing on Wikipedia.
- The suggestion of adding a cohesive look to all the Esperanza pages is being considered; join the discussion if you are interested!
- In order to make a useful interlanguage welcome template, those involved in translation projects will be asked what English Wikipedia policies are most important and confusing to editors coming from other language Wikipedias.
- A discussion of Esperanza's role in Wikipedia is being held, with all thoughts of all Esperanzians wanted!
- Shreshth91 informed everyone that he will be leaving the Esperanza council as life is rather busy; his spot will be filled by the runner up from the last election, HighwayCello.
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[edit] Happy First Edit Day Anniversary!!!!!
[edit] Happy First Edit Anniversary From Randfan
Have a great day!
Randfan 20:58, 16 November 2006 (UTC)
- Good job for staying with us! Keep up the good work. Cheers! :) —Randfan!! 00:52, 15, December of the year Anno Domini 2006m (UTC)
- nice name! —¡Randfan! 14:52, 5 December 2006 (UTC)
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Congratulations! It's been... 1.. 2.. 3.. ___(plug # in) years since your First Edit Day, Rainmonger!  Have a f-a-n-tastic day and keep up the good work on Wikipedia! 
Best of wishes, the Birthday Committee and myself! --lovelaughterlife♥talk? 15:35, 03 April 2007 (UTC)
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