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April 1, 2008

Why would you revert my edits? vDub (talk) 04:43, 1 April 2008 (UTC)

A mistake on my part: I thought it was for the general April 1 article. Acroterion (talk) 11:37, 1 April 2008 (UTC)

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Chocolate Math

Why did you delete Chocolate Math? It was a valuable Mathamatical resource for those wishing to devise their own mathamatical problems. It also displayed the value of working backwards when creating a difficult problem. --Fetch that (talk) 01:37, 3 April 2008 (UTC)

It was not, however, an encyclopedia article: Wikipedia is not a how-to guide or a textbook. Please refer to WP:NOT. Acroterion (talk) 01:38, 3 April 2008 (UTC)
c'mon, you can't be serious, I used that method of mathamatics for a problem i was devising for one of my new co-workers. I felt it would be great if others could have the same resource.

It's a bit of fun and educational, what more could Wikipedia ask for? :)--Fetch that (talk) 01:44, 3 April 2008 (UTC)

As I said, it's not something that is appropriate for an encyclopedia: we don't host math problems. Again, please read WP:NOT. Acroterion (talk) 01:47, 3 April 2008 (UTC)

Global Warming

I've deleted my "personal opinion" which was, as a matter of fact a fact in itself in that we are all contributing to global warming in some way. HAPPY NOW? Now all that is in the article is boring old facts, and now i can't secretly destroy wikipedia with 2 lines of a bit of an opinion/fact.--Fetch that 02:28, 3 April 2008 (UTC)

The entire article is an essay, and therefore inappropriate. Please, please, read WP:NOT and you'll understand what we're saying. Acroterion (talk)<--Fetch that (talk) 02:37, 3 April 2008 (UTC)/sub> 02:31, 3 April 2008 (UTC)
So even facts that are derived from a reliable source count as personal essays?
I've read WP:NOT and i can see what you're saying, i'm simply asking that if i listed a page of facts with no other writing watsoever, no personal input, would this still count as a personal essay?--Fetch that (talk) 02:37, 3 April 2008 (UTC)
If you're standing on a WP:SOAPBOX, and it reads as an essay, then yes. We already have an article on Global warming. As I mentioned above, the reservoir article's just fine, barring a few sources and some cleanup. Just the facts, no attempt at analysis or imposition of a particular point of view. For more of our extensive collection of policies, see WP:NPOV. Acroterion (talk) 02:45, 3 April 2008 (UTC)

Deletion

You shouldn't have deleted andre ball, there was absolutly nothing wrong with the term. It was completly understandable, and not harmful to any person. I think you should reinstate it. I know it is not a term that many people have heard before, but I know people that have heard of it and there new ideas and words created all of the time. I believe it was unjustly deleted. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Adamwads (talk • contribs) 05:38, 3 April 2008 (UTC)

Then you will have no difficulty providing two or three references to the term in independent media, preferably of national standing. Please read WP:NOTABILITY. Wikipedia does not exist to create notability for obscure terms: it documents notability that already exists. Please do not introduce neologisms or things you've made up: see WP:MADEUP. Acroterion (talk) 11:43, 3 April 2008 (UTC)

User:Johnass88

Good move on blocking him he deserved it, especially after doing it for a second time after being warned! Wow someone people never learn eh Police,Mad,Jack (talk · contribs)☺ 12:22, 4 April 2008 (UTC)

He appeared to be a sock of Scottwmtits69 (talk · contribs), who was taken care of by FQ herself, or at least a fellow traveler. I don't have much patience with abusive users popping up and whacking userpages. Acroterion (talk) 12:25, 4 April 2008 (UTC)

The Donald Douglas article.

I have added some content in it. No need for deletion.FaithLehaneTheVampireSlayer 23:27, 4 April 2008 (UTC)

Wait no. I did some checking. You were right to. I found another article on him at Donald Douglas (actor). I hate to double so I'll delete it myself. Thanks for your time.FaithLehaneTheVampireSlayer 23:29, 4 April 2008 (UTC)
There appear to be a lot of Donald Douglases: this one got redirected, which isn't perhaps right. Maybe you'd like to do a disambig page? Regards, Acroterion (talk) 23:32, 4 April 2008 (UTC)
It seems that one already exists. FaithLehaneTheVampireSlayer 23:40, 4 April 2008 (UTC)
I've redirected Donald Douglas to the disambig page, - thanks for finding it! Acroterion (talk) 00:25, 5 April 2008 (UTC)
Thank you!FaithLehaneTheVampireSlayer 23:20, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

Clubcivic

Why is clubcivic getting called spam? It's not, it's only the most popular Honda Enthusiast website on the web. Highly worthy of wikipedia.

Look at this thread!

http://www.clubcivic.com/board/showthread.php?t=139415&page=2 —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.196.207.97 (talk) 00:54, 5 April 2008 (UTC)

Meh. Two or three newspaper articles on their forum, preferably in a newspaper of national standing, and they're notable. Otherwise, no. Acroterion (talk) 00:59, 5 April 2008 (UTC)
By the way, nobody called it spam, just not notable. Acroterion (talk) 01:22, 5 April 2008 (UTC)

please do not delete helen keller conspiracy

I believe that this is a valid argument that many people are not taking into account. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Smrt1vbms (talk • contribs) 18:21, 5 April 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia is not the place to advance arguments: please read WP:SOAP and WP:NOR. Acroterion (talk) 18:23, 5 April 2008 (UTC)

Don't Worry

I caught [[User talk:(Acroterion! Having anal sex with tator tots) |this vandal]] who must have been impersonating you. Don't worry, though: he's indef blocked. =) Malinaccier (talk) 02:47, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

Others are appearing. I appear to have annoyed someone with time on their hands - such is life. Acroterion (talk) 02:49, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

Re

Hello, Acroterion. You have new messages at st affwaterboy's talk page.
You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} template.

Hello

Dude I am trying to write my page because i think as a person i have some importance in this world so please don't delete my project because i dont delete your stuff. I am Darren Mowery so leave me alone. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Toptendeaths (talk • contribs) 04:57, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

Replied on your talk page. Acroterion (talk) 18:11, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

Bwah!

Oops. You made me laugh. -FisherQueen (talk · contribs) 12:56, 7 April 2008 (UTC)

I have to admit that I enjoyed that one. Acroterion (talk) 12:59, 7 April 2008 (UTC)

You've got enemies

From your vast array of enemies, User:Acroterion screwed me up the arse! and User:Acroterion is a gay niggerloving kike faggot were very recently blocked. Just thought you'd like to know. bibliomaniac15 Hey you! Stop lazing around and help fix this article instead! 00:19, 10 April 2008 (UTC)

I've seen similar sorts of, erm, doppelgangers, for Antrandus and Anthony Bradbury: must go with being one of the "A"'s. Acroterion and WoW combine forces! (talk · contribs) is a bit more creative than most. There's a car forum that's taken a dislike to me recently: probably the source of the current attention. Acroterion (talk) 01:26, 10 April 2008 (UTC)
I would be disappointed that you have so many more tribute accounts than I do, but I suspect that many of yours are the same person really. Besides, I'm quite fond of the stylish simplicity of User:FisherQueer. -FisherQueen (talk · contribs) 02:28, 10 April 2008 (UTC)
I agree, he's much too wordy, but it's so hard to work with Greek widgets-on-buildings terms in a nuanced manner. Acroterion (talk) 03:01, 10 April 2008 (UTC)
I like you just fine. Paul, in Saudi (talk) 07:12, 10 April 2008 (UTC)
Good to see you still have internet access - email me about the current state of affairs there in the Magic Kingdom. Acroterion (talk) 11:21, 10 April 2008 (UTC)

Deletion review

An article you deleted, Monsta, has been listed at Wikipedia:Deletion review because another editor felt that the deletion was inappropriate. Please comment at the discussion page. Stifle (talk) 12:00, 10 April 2008 (UTC)

It's good to have friends

Thanx for the good work. --Orange Mike | Talk 20:11, 11 April 2008 (UTC)

Happy to help. It looks like this may go on for a little while until they figure out that deletion review is available under nearly all circumstances. Acroterion (talk) 20:14, 11 April 2008 (UTC)

I would block User talk:Sinister sister if she continues ♦Blofeld of SPECTRE♦ $1,000,000? 16:15, 12 April 2008 (UTC)

Appropriate warning issued. Acroterion (talk) 16:19, 12 April 2008 (UTC)

help

how do i undo this

Gmif revisted

Hello, I was rewriting this when Jmlk deleted. I've asked the creator to stop. Please look at my rewritten version at User:Dlohcierekim/GMILF. Delete at will, or let me know if it passes muster. Cheers, Dlohcierekim 03:03, 14 April 2008 (UTC)

Certainly better (it's lost that drunk-and-bored-in-the-dorm-on-a-Sunday-night flavor), but still little more than a dicdef. Acroterion (talk) 03:05, 14 April 2008 (UTC)
Mind if I recreate? Cheers, Dlohcierekim 03:10, 14 April 2008 (UTC)
Fine with me. I turn 50 this year, so this is about to be my demographic anyway, alas. Acroterion (talk) 23:11, 15 April 2008 (UTC)

Thanks

Thank you for reverting the vandalism on my talk page. CardinalDan (talk) 03:11, 14 April 2008 (UTC)

Hi

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rki

Could you please tell me why you keep or don't want my info on the wiki page? even after placing a "holdon" tag, it still got deleted. rki —Preceding unsigned comment added by Rootcontest (talk • contribs) 19:05, 15 April 2008 (UTC)

I now have a signature? may I have the page? rki 19:32, 15 April 2008 (UTC)

It is not a matter of "don't want my info": it's a matter of meeting our requirements for notability of people and subject matter. There is no indication that you are personally notable in the article: if, however, you can provide multiple examples of third-party coverage in independent media, that would establish notability in your own right (as opposed to the website, which is already included and may be the best place for a mention of you as the founder). Please also read WP:COI for information on conflict of interest - writing about yourself is strongly discouraged. Acroterion (talk) 23:08, 15 April 2008 (UTC)

GMILF

Thanks, LOL. Me too. Dlohcierekim 23:19, 15 April 2008 (UTC)

Notable if true

being able to destroy worlds with your mind doesn't indicate importance/significance?? you're crazy —Preceding unsigned comment added by Therealmilton (talk • contribs) 02:04, 16 April 2008 (UTC)

Would you rather it was deleted as nonsense? Acroterion (talk) 02:08, 16 April 2008 (UTC)

i'll delete you as nonsense Therealmilton (talk) 02:13, 16 April 2008 (UTC)

Risko

I noticed you put a Speedy Delete G1 notice on the author's talk page about Risko. I noticed the template wasn't up on the article. I googled the term and found no conducive data. I'm assuming you just forgot so I'm going to go ahead and put it on the article and if you had something else planned please let me know. Chasecarter (talk) 02:37, 16 April 2008 (UTC)

Actually, it was re-created after I deleted it. Gone now, and a warning in the works. Acroterion (talk) 02:40, 16 April 2008 (UTC)

Beefshift

Untrue that it's patent nonsense.

How does someone from West Virgina know anything about English pub-slang? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Ping33 (talk • contribs) 11:32, 16 April 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia is not a place for pub-slang, or things made up in a pub one day. And there are ways to visit England and even other countries, even if you do have to go to Virginia to catch the flight. Acroterion (talk) 11:38, 16 April 2008 (UTC)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wanker
That's slang.
as is this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punter
Where is the line drawn?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghostriding <- probably not the widest known term in the world... what's the threshold here?
I didn't even create the article, was just editing it as it was, admittedly lacking.
The first two are widely known, even to those of us in deepest Dogpatch. The last is extensively referenced. If someone can provide references for Beefshift, great. Two Google hits, neither relevant. I call Bullshift. Acroterion (talk) 11:46, 16 April 2008 (UTC)

Connaling

Why was the Connaling page deleted? You cited it as an attack page but there was no subject under attack. The page was merely an explanation of an act and the increasingly popular term used to describe an act deemed inappropriate by society, such as rape or murder. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.9.135.233 (talk) 11:48, 16 April 2008 (UTC)

It seems popular and funny in some circles to attach the name of someone one wishes to tease to a sexual act. It is not, however, suitable for publication in an encyclopedia, and it is frequently interpreted as an attack. Please stop. Acroterion (talk) 12:02, 16 April 2008 (UTC)

Block of 71.42.96.142

Hi! Thanks for the assist there. I was also wondering, is there a way to check to see if an IP range belongs to a school? I think (looking at the type of vandal edits that were made) that this particular IP is a school account. Thanks for your help! Tnxman307 (talk) 15:11, 16 April 2008 (UTC)

I do a WHOIS before blocking so I don't inadvertently block the US Senate or Qatar or something. There's a link at the bottom of the IP contribution page - this one came back to RoadRunner, a generic IP. That's not to say it's not a school - it's just not directly allocated. Acroterion (talk) 15:15, 16 April 2008 (UTC)
Cool. Thanks again! Tnxman307 (talk) 15:23, 16 April 2008 (UTC)

Just so you are aware

On Glennie Party Store the editor did try to add a "hangon" to it. I agree it should have been deleted, but I just wanted to make you aware in case he complains about it. Thingg⊕⊗ 00:55, 17 April 2008 (UTC)

I saw it: it didn't make it any less promotional, though. Acroterion (talk) 01:10, 17 April 2008 (UTC)

space sprogs

We would like to add some of the TV pilot visuals so that the kids can see them when they look up the sprogs, but I cannot work out how to add images. They are own own TV images that we own from the TV pilot. Please advise how to add pictures. Thanks so much x --Doedimelvin (talk) 01:27, 17 April 2008 (UTC)

Since you own the copyright, you should be able to release them under GFDL. Please note that once, released, you lose your right to control the use: the only requirement for someone using the image is that they correctly attribute the source. If control of use is important to you, you might not want to post the images. As far as actually posting the images, you will see a link to "upload file" on the left side of the page. Follow the instructions, and upload to Commons by preference so it's available to all Wikimedia projects. Make sure you fill out the licensing information (and understand it), and you will almost certainly have to prove your ownership of the content via WP:OTRS. Acroterion (talk) 01:33, 17 April 2008 (UTC)

Global Account

Excuse me I hope you don't mind me asking but on your user page it says that you have a global account and when I read the page at mediawiki it only talked about sysops creating these and on your userpage you appear to just be an administrator. I was wondering if you are a sysop somewhere else or if they have opened up this ability to other user types. If you don't mind please respond on my userpage. Rearete (talk) 03:34, 17 April 2008 (UTC)

On most Wikimedia projects the terms sysop and administrator are used interchangeably, so I'm both. In real-life terms the system operators for the actual Wikimedia systems are the developers. Hope this clears things up. Acroterion (talk) 03:40, 17 April 2008 (UTC)

Thank you

For preventing further vandalism to my talk page, which would no doubt have happened had the user not been blocked. Mjroots (talk) 12:48, 17 April 2008 (UTC)

You're welcome - it was clear they weren't here to build an encyclopedia. Acroterion (talk) 12:49, 17 April 2008 (UTC)
hello i am a friend of littledan9999 and felt that the blocking of his account was unjust as you do not know how it came about!
User: Mjroots unessasarily began editing dans articles and then deleted them before they could be spotted. the messages from User: Mjroots were very offesive and derogitory!
please reconsider littledan9999s blocking and i would request that mjroots recieve a warning for his actions which were clearly in breach of wikipedia's code of conduct.
thankyou.
please reply
—Preceding unsigned comment added by Aarontaylor1990 (talk • contribs) 12:54, 17 April 2008 (UTC)
My reply is that you will be blocked for the same reasons if you continue. Mjroots was entirely justified in his objection to your activities, and if you are editing to evade my block of Littledan9999, you will be blocked immediately. Acroterion (talk) 13:31, 17 April 2008 (UTC)

Vandalism

I've reverted a recent attempt to vandalione one of your pages. The user is notorious for vandalism and innopropriate content and has been given a final warning for his attempts. Hopefully it won't happen again. Regards, CycloneNimrod (talk) 15:50, 17 April 2008 (UTC)

I think we crossed in the wiki. I just blocked him indefinitely as a vandalism-only account. Thanks for the help! Acroterion (talk) 15:52, 17 April 2008 (UTC)
Ah, stuff like that does happen unfortunately. One down, only a few thousand more vandalism-bound users to go ;) CycloneNimrod (talk) 15:53, 17 April 2008 (UTC)

Vandalism to ME!

I would just like to say a real thanks for everything you have done for my pages and me today :). I actually don't have a clue who or how i have annoyed them. Must be some old stuff ;p. Thanks again. ·Add§hore· Talk/Cont 18:24, 17 April 2008 (UTC)

You're certainly welcome: sometimes we know why and sometimes we don't. Acroterion (talk) 18:30, 17 April 2008 (UTC)

Protocols of Zion

That "213" Anonymous Editor keeps reverting your reversion in the above article. --Ludvikus (talk) 00:23, 18 April 2008 (UTC)

Warned now for 3rr: nobody's been convinced by the talkpage discussion. Acroterion (talk) 19:58, 18 April 2008 (UTC)
He's 74.93.6.213 just done it again! He's has not posted any new comment - merely tagged that neutrality tag. --Ludvikus (talk) 16:30, 19 April 2008 (UTC)
  • Your wornings regading this IP are ineffective. He/she keeps tagging that Neutrality Tag, and without continuing or enaging in a discussion on the talk page. I think you've got enough on that IP to bloch him or her. --Ludvikus (talk) 19:59, 23 April 2008 (UTC)

Message

Thank you
I would just like to say thank you for your efforts regarding the potential suicide thread on ANI last night. This may have been a poor taste message or hoax, but if it wasn't hopefully...... we may have made a real difference. So thank you and if ever there is anything I can do to help you in the future, please don't hesitate to ask. Khukri 07:59, 19 April 2008 (UTC)

Pleasetouchme

Thanks for issuing a warning to User:Pleasetouchme. Julesn84 (talk) 22:28, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

Glad to help - then I blocked him. Acroterion (talk) 22:29, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

...

You didn't even let me finish my page. Whats the point of deleting a page when almost all of the pages have false or misleading information. You suck at your job asshole

On the contrary, I deleted an article that did not meet our requirements for notability, and appeared to defame other poeple as well. Also, I'm reasonably polite and I sign my messages. Acroterion (talk) 18:48, 23 April 2008 (UTC)

thank spam

Thank you for voting in my RfA, which passed with 194 supporting, 9 opposing, and 4 neutral.

Your kindness and constructive criticism is very much appreciated. I look forward to using the tools you have granted me to aid the project. I would like to give special thanks to Tim Vickers, Anthony and Acalamari for their nominations.

Thank you again, VanTucky

Thanks

I would just again like to say thanks for reverting the vandalism that was on my user talk page =]. Thanks loads. ·Add§hore· Talk/Cont 23:10, 23 April 2008 (UTC)

Protocals of the elders of zion

I've been POVing this page for a good week or so now, and I seem to be getting into trouble for it. I've issued my concerns, but I'm not the best at getting my point accross, as english is my second language. (Which is why I haven't corrected the article myself) If this is a true issue worth blocking me over, perhaps you could drop the ruling decision in. Would you kindly peek at the article in question, perhaps you will see what I'm seeing. If not, I'd be happy to cease tagging the pov. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.93.6.213 (talk) 18:04, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

Your comment confirms what I was thinking, however I don't think just tagging is the best way to make your point. You seem to be able to describe your concerns reasonably well - I think I will open a request for comment, in which you are encouraged to participate. I will not block you, but please stop placing the POV tag. It's always better to simply make a case on the talk page: POV tagging is for more significant issues. If I understand correctly, you have more of an issue with wording and perhaps undue weight. Acroterion (talk) 18:24, 24 April 2008 (UTC)
Well he's Tagged it again. But has given no further indication of why on the Talk page. I think you have enough to Block him - at least for some time outside of infinity. --Ludvikus (talk) 18:36, 24 April 2008 (UTC)
I'm going to remove the tag and open an RfC. I personally feel that it is abundantly clear that the Protocols are a hoax/forgery/lie, and that this could be stated more succinctly. This appears to be the taggers' point as well, although he's not doing a good job of explaining it. I do not see this as appropriately blockable unless it continues during or after the RfC. Acroterion (talk) 18:51, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

Thank'ee

Thanks for your help, Acro. I'm back on, so I can return to damage assessment. For the record, these guys are now mad at me because I pointed out that I would delete their target revision to Ocean sunfish once it got off FA. -Jéské (v^_^v Karistaa Usko) 02:12, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

Glad to help, in between cleaning the kitchen. I assume you have a strategy for this that doesn't involve semi-ing your talkpage? Acroterion (talk) 02:14, 25 April 2008 (UTC)
All the IP's used are one-offs and all of them are reverting to specific revisions; as soon as they stop for the day I'll delete those revisions. -Jéské (v^_^v Karistaa Usko) 02:35, 25 April 2008 (UTC)
I assume this is being organized via 4chan? Are abuse reports in the future for these IP's? Acroterion (talk) 02:39, 25 April 2008 (UTC)
For many of them an abuse report would be rejected here, and even if accepted, we would also need to contact police as ISPs have a poor track record of reining in rambunctious users. And, yes, 4chan is behind it (most likely on his command; see the revision history for Ocean sunfish). -Jéské (v^_^v Karistaa Usko) 02:41, 25 April 2008 (UTC)
Yeah, short of a Class B felony, ISP's can't be bothered. Acroterion (talk) 02:44, 25 April 2008 (UTC)
Yeah. It took a letter to a Better Business Bureau to rein in Mmbabies; what would it take to shut down Anonymous, aside from the Internet suddenly going out? -Jéské (v^_^v Karistaa Usko) 02:47, 25 April 2008 (UTC)
Har! I haven't watched South Park in ages. With the current response time from the servers, they'd be lucky to get logged on in 40 seconds. Still, why not just semi-protect and save the hassle? Acroterion (talk) 02:55, 25 April 2008 (UTC)
Because if I do, experience has taught me they'll harass someone else. -Jéské (v^_^v Karistaa Usko) 02:56, 25 April 2008 (UTC)
Not very bright, are they? Acroterion (talk) 02:59, 25 April 2008 (UTC)
Whomever said sheep were smart? -Jéské (v^_^v Karistaa Usko) 03:04, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

Thanks!

Thank you for reverting the vandalism on my page, although that guy was perhaps the most creative vandal I've seen in a long, long time. Though it makes it more amusing that with all the work he must have gone through to refactor my name in every single post on my talk page, you reverted his change in less than a minute. Thanks again :). Trusilver 03:12, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

Keeps them off the street, at least, teaches them typing and editing skillz. Acroterion (talk) 03:14, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

shirley temply disease

Acroterion,

Could you please tell me why my article on Shirley Temple disease was taken down? It is true that I had not set out the references in the standard format, but I was just getting around to doing that. I wanted to see what the first draft looked like as a work in progress: this is a valid (or at least understandable) part of the writing process surely?

cheers turkoman (Doug McLeod) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Turkoman (talk • contribs) 14:21, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

Because it appeared to be a well-written hoax. No Google hits.

"A satisfactory resolution of the condition depends on the patient locating a social network - medical practitioner and friends - who recognises the validity of the condition, offer comfort and solace, and are prepared to hold the patient while she sleeps standing up. Bushwalks in mountainous areas have also been found to be effective in inducing a tiredness conducive to sleep. Typically the sufferer resists treatment by repeatedly putting off the bushwalk in order to go to her hairdresser.":

Really? Bushwalking as a cure for a psycho-epilatory disorder? Acroterion (talk) 14:27, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

You haven't gone through the agony of coercing a sufferer to well-being! I have experienced this condition, or one with very similar symptoms, first-hand, and would very much like to see this information posted to ensure the speedy recovery of other sufferers. I'm not sure about the "medical" side of the disorder, but some of the suggestions for easing/curing the disorder are very helpful!

Thank you in advance, Michael Kirkwood —Preceding unsigned comment added by 124.184.8.200 (talk) 15:28, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

We don't publish original research or first-hand accounts. I would advise a nice bushwalk instead of staying indoors in front of a computer. Acroterion (talk) 15:30, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

Crikey

I am trying to add an entry to define something I invented. Is that allowed. Eg is this scrabble or is it a place to evolve a definition. If not, can I add what the dreaded srottlez is under who and what I do: film and media?

Crikey

I am trying to add an entry to define something I invented. Is that allowed. Eg is this scrabble or is it a place to evolve a definition. If not, can I add what the dreaded srottlez is under who and what I do: film and media? stick note on talk page and advise best course of action...happy to be directed

SROTTLEZ —Preceding unsigned comment added by SROTTLEZ (talk • contribs) 03:30, 26 April 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia is not for things you've made up, or for experiments in publicity or social behavior. Please do not introduce such material. Acroterion (talk) 03:41, 26 April 2008 (UTC)

Thanks!

Thanks for de-jerk-ifying my userpage...I must say, I'm saddened by the new generation's lack of creativity in their insults. I mean, if you're going to use a four-letter word, you could at least spruce up the sentence structure--throw in a few adverbs, a dependent clause, maybe a reference to obscure vegetable products...:::sigh::: Anyhow, thanks for your vigilance!Gladys J Cortez 03:10, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

I think there's a missing end tag somewhere...

...because my message keeps showing up as part of Allahmuslim's barnstar. Sorry 'bout that! Gladys J Cortez 02:54, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

Problem solved by getting rid of the troll's barnstar - he apparently thought they were quite the thing. It appears that few can live up to the standards of creativity you set (and exemplify). Root vegetables are in my opinion the most humo(u)rous vegetables, for what it's worth. Acroterion (talk) 03:12, 28 April 2008 (UTC)
I wholeheartedly agree--how can you NOT laugh at a parsnip??Gladys J Cortez 03:29, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

Request help deleting previous entries

When you have time, I would appreciate your assistance deleting all but my most current entry on the talk page for Ken Alibek http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Ken_Alibek. After I read my entries, I determined I could use even more neutral language than I had previously. Thanks very much for your help. Next Generation (talk) 06:04, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

Deletion

why delete me —Preceding unsigned comment added by Pathil0 (talk • contribs) 13:38, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

Replied on your talk page. Acroterion (talk) 13:42, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

i cant make one just 4 fun it would be cool —Preceding unsigned comment added by Pathil0 (talk • contribs) 13:47, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

I agree it's cool, but they get deleted anyway to keep things tidy. Acroterion (talk) 13:56, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

Vandal

Just to give you a heads up, this Circuit City IP that you had previously blocked is vandalizing again (what is it with their employees? lol). 12.26.69.6 (talk • contribs • deleted contribs • WHOIS • RDNS • trace • RBLs • http • block user • block log)--Finalnight (talk) 16:48, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

Thanks, I'll watch the IP (and the article). Acroterion (talk) 17:04, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

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Thank you :-)

thanks for reverting my userpage and removing the vandalism :-) SomeUsr |  Talk Contribs 20:25, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

You're welcome! I'm trying to remember whose sock he is - the "pope" business is familiar. Acroterion (talk) 20:26, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

IRC

I confirm that my freenode nick is Acroterion again

Acroterion (talk) 21:14, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Hi

Listen, I need to ask you something. Recently, an article I nominated for deletion was kept per the snowball clause. Yet, a previous article similar to this (Video games that have been considered the greatest ever) was deleted almost a year ago. Does that mean, if this article can be kept, then if that article was allowed to be written again, it could be kept? Valtoras (talk) 23:04, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Umm, hard to tell. Negative reception seems to me to be easier to document (witness the press about the latest GTA). "Best ever" is way more subjective, and given the likely sourcing, mostly meaningless. You might want to check the link you gave me - it doesn't appear to link to a deleted article. Regards, Acroterion (talk) 23:12, 7 May 2008 (UTC)
Fixed. Does my nom look like a violation of WP:POINT? Valtoras (talk) 23:14, 7 May 2008 (UTC)
No, not to me. When I get a moment I'll read both AfD's through: no time right now. Acroterion (talk) 23:41, 7 May 2008 (UTC)
It appears from Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Video games notable for negative reception (2nd nomination) that the commenters understood your reasoning, and were initially inclined to agree, but moved to keep after actually reading the article. Nobody thought you were being point-y, that I see, or thought it was an improper nom. In contrast, Video games that have been considered the greatest ever seems to me to have been a list of lists. Disasters tend to be inherently easier to document than successes. A well-written "notable for positive reception" article might well succeed if it's formulated along the same lines as its antithesis, and you should recruit those who commented if you want to try for feedback. Not me, though - my knowledge on the subject is, well, antique. Zork, anyone? I anxiously await the next release of Duke Nukem - I hear it'll hit the stores any day now! Acroterion (talk) 01:11, 8 May 2008 (UTC)
Of course, it's been in the making for 11 years, any day now it should be out! :D The only reason I asked is that, well, it's hard to explain why - nobody said anything of WP:POINT, but I nontheless feared that bringing something to AfD with the argument that "if that article was deleted, then this one should be as well" might strike people as such. In any case, thank you for your advice - it's much appreciated. Valtoras (talk) 04:36, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Damian805

This is'nt really important, but why do you think that Damain805 is unaware of his block? Imperial Star Destroyer (talk) 00:26, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

He's aware he's blocked, but his promise to return will be hampered by autoblock, which blocks any IP he uses, and hence any sockpuppet accounts. There are ways around it, and it will eventually wear off, but he'll find it hard to carry out his threat, as he's already fallen into it once. Acroterion (talk) 00:30, 11 May 2008 (UTC)
Excellent. Imperial Star Destroyer (talk) 00:56, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Barnstar

The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
You don't soley revert vandalism but thos few edits that you do revert are nit missed by me. Thanks for your reversion help. ·Add§hore· Talk/Cont 13:19, 11 May 2008 (UTC)
Thank you very much! I've been doing less AV patrol and more work with new pages recently, and I should be making content, but there's still plenty of vandalism happening on my watchlist. Acroterion (talk) 14:36, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Re: Socks

The Special Barnstar
For being the great help you have been over the past few days, I hereby award you this barnstar. AlexiusHoratius (talk) 15:55, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks a lot for your work over the past few days; I really appreciate it. I don't have much experience dealing with sockpuppets other than getting obvious ones blocked at AIV, so your efforts with the RFCU were a big help to me. As to the resulting blocks in the matter, they're fine by me. The MO has become clear enough by this point, so further misbehavior should probably be easy to spot. AlexiusHoratius (talk) 15:55, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Thank you very much! I'm happy to help out - I'd been watching AoJ & Co. for a while, as it was clear that they were up to no good. I have little hope that they will behave - AoJ triggered an autoblock the same minute he was blocked, as well as his other previously unblocked sockpuppet. Acroterion (talk) 17:40, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Interview

I am trying to find a wikipedia administrator who would readily do an interview for a research project I am conducting from the perspective of a wikipedia insider. If you'd like to do this, please email me at goat77 (AT) gmail.com —Preceding unsigned comment added by Goat77 (talk • contribs) 18:06, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

I'd hardly describe someone who's been active for fewer than two years and an admin for barely 6 months an "insider". There are many others who've been around longer than I with more participation in policy, and they aren't all admins. Acroterion (talk) 20:13, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Tiara Jamison (Lil' Tweexy)

Did you really mean to redirect that page to Bayanaul ? Toddst1 (talk) 22:00, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

No - just undoing the horrible pagemove mess she created. She's going to get warned but good. Acroterion (talk) 22:02, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
I see. You were in the middle of moving it back. Cool. Toddst1 (talk) 22:03, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
My page-moving skillz over redirects leave a great deal to be desired. Acroterion (talk) 22:05, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
It would have been cleaner if I'd realized she'd made the article on top of a moved article before I deleted it. Acroterion (talk) 22:09, 12 May 2008 (UTC)