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[edit] Request to proofread a Ninja

Hi AndonicO. EyeSerene has finished copyediting the article for Ninja Gaiden (2004 video game). He requested that I get someone to proofread the article before I consider to put it up at FAC. I would like to request your help in this as you are a non-participant in the Wikiproject Video Games and have considerable contribution to the FA (articles and process) on Wikipedia. Jappalang (talk) 21:58, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

No problems, I am willing to wait. Maybe a week later? Jappalang (talk) 22:24, 7 June 2008 (UTC)
Okay, I will ask a week or so later. Jappalang (talk) 23:04, 7 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Egyptians

Hello, you seem to have done a good job solving problems on Coptic-related topics before. Can you please make user:Yolgnu understand that reverting referenced information is considered vandalism? This is inreference to the verified and referenced information he continues to revert on Egyptians. Thank you. --Lanternix (talk) 00:36, 7 June 2008 (UTC)

Can you also keep an eye on this guy? This IP address is the most recent one that seems to be agressively diruptive on "Copt" (see this edit). Thanks, ~ Troy (talk) 02:32, 7 June 2008 (UTC)
I've protected Egyptians, and left a note on the talk page. As for the IP address, his only disruptive edit was this one; I'll check his contribs a few days from now to see if he continued. · AndonicO Engage. 13:32, 7 June 2008 (UTC)

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[edit] Thanks

Thanks for reverting the vandalism to my page. --Nlu (talk) 14:30, 8 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] H Kramer and Company

Hello, I was wondering if you could remove the protection from this page. We are attempting to update the site with correct company information. We will be glad to reference the Pilsen Perro organization in the article but nowhere in the article does it state anything about the true company itself.


I was not trying to vandalize, just trying to get the information current and true.

Thanks —Preceding unsigned comment added by A1NTME (talk • contribs) 16:55, 8 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] FTW

Re: Hi, please don't keep readding this; it doesn't belong there.

One could say the same to you, or whoever is reverting it. (Do you have a separate account?) It does belong there, as is demonstrated in the talk page. Whoever is reverting it without discussing is the person who should be messaged. 75.40.251.3 (talk) 17:56, 8 June 2008 (UTC)

The guy keeps going. Four times now. Enigma message 18:10, 8 June 2008 (UTC)
Yes I'm getting rather sick of having to revert it. The content belongs there, as is demonstrated by a consensus in the talk page. 75.40.251.3 (talk) 18:39, 8 June 2008 (UTC)

Thank you for making the effort of finding a source. It felt as if my efforts were being ignored/reverted simply because I was editing from an IP and not a username. I hope there is not an assumption that IP editors are less reputable than named users. It's too bad if that has become the case. I apologize for violating the 3 revision rule, but it seems unfair that only I was blocked from further edits, especially if only for the fact that I lack a username. I actually have a username, but I elect to do most of my edits by IP. Anyway, I again thank you for finding a source. I am glad to see this worked out. 75.40.251.3 (talk) 19:54, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] H. Kramer company

Hi. I didn't revert "by mistake" (see User talk:A1NTME), I reverted because A1NTME replaced the article with the same unsourced advertisment as Correctedit used to do.  Channel ®   21:34, 8 June 2008 (UTC)

You are absolutely right. My mistake. I'll strike the warning.  Channel ®   21:54, 8 June 2008 (UTC)

Hold on, no! He writes "I simply put in the correct information about the company and the services it provides to the world.". Not "I added categories". And on your own page here he writes "We are attempting to update the site with correct company information." I now have a VERY strong suspicion that he's the same person as Correctedit and the IP that edited before him.  Channel ®   21:57, 8 June 2008 (UTC)

So while we both agree that Correctedit, IP 71.176.225.57, and A1NTME are more than likely the same person, I can't warn A1NTME because the vandalism a few minutes earlier was done by IP 71.176.225.57? Eventhough they are the same guy? Hm. I see your point but it doesn't feel right to me.  Channel ®   11:46, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] My Rfa

Thanks, AndonicO, for participating in my recent RfA, which recently passed with 81 support and 1 neutral !votes. I appreciate all the support and constructive criticism offered in my RfA and I thank you for taking the time to !vote in my nomination. I feel so honoured to be trusted by so many of you and please, if you have any advice, comments or complaints about my actions as an administrator, leave a note on my talk page.

I would also like to thank Acalamari, Rlevse and Nishkid64, for their nomination statements.
Thank you again.
AngelOfSadness talk 23:26, 8 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Coptic Language

Hello, AdonicO. Sorry for putting a lot on your plate, but this seems to be quite urgent. The article, found here, is being constantly reverted before we have even reached a consensus on its discussion page. I've have tried to at least convince the user, but I've had no luck thus far. The discussion can be found here. Thank-you! ~ Troy (talk) 00:54, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

I don't know where else to post this--Wikipedia "wikifies" so many things that it's impossible to find a simple "Click here" link. The Coptic language article has a basic problem--there are very vocal proponents of Coptic revival who have a couple of POV websites as "evidence" that the Coptic language has either not gone extinct or has been revived. The entire scientific community, however, along with all the scientific bibliography, says that Coptic went extinct in the 17th century or so. They have continually pushed their minority position and accused those of us who have the preponderence of the evidence of "edit warring. Their web sites have not been scientifically verified and are highly POV. The other problem is that three of their four sources are not in English, but in Arabic, so they are unusable for the majority of Wikipedia users. I am willing to put some compromise language in the article to reflect the attempt to revive Coptic from the dead. Indeed, the article already contained the seeds of such a statement. But to remove all reference to Coptic's extinction in the 17th century is scientifically unjustified. If these guys insist on Wikipedia administrative involvement, then I request arbitration. I am not very good at templates, wikilinks, etc. so please make the instructions plain and simple without a lot of "wikification", if possible. (Taivo (talk) 03:14, 9 June 2008 (UTC))
Today, I have responded to this issue here. Also, I'd like to thank you for preventing this edit war for continuing. I would appreciate it if Taivo could make a new agreement with the others (depending on the circumstances; the discussion is likely long from over, so it's important to prevent editing in the near future). Understandibly, the articles (Egypt-related or not) have often been subject to disputes, so for me, this is nothing new. ~ Troy (talk) 01:27, 10 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks

Thanks! 202.79.62.21 (talk) 14:24, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Thank You

Thanks for the comment on my RFA. There is no reason for me to take it personal, unless my mom wrote it *angry face*. These are all comments and ideas of ways for me to approve, and there is nothing I can do but work on them. :) <3 Tinkleheimer TALK!! 19:05, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks for the help on Crackdown

I think the intro sections needed the most work ( as that pretty much was what was cited before). Thanks again for the copyedit. --MASEM 19:21, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Copyediting

Hello AndonicO, I'm Pericles, nice to meet you. I was looking through a list of those who could help with peer review, and I picked you (how special! lol) out of a list of names to help with an article on Zhang Heng, which I've recently nominated for FA status. I was wondering if you would be so kind as to read through it and copyedit where necessary. Thank you!--Pericles of AthensTalk 19:24, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

No problem! Take your time. I'm glad you liked Technology of the Song Dynasty.--Pericles of AthensTalk 21:36, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Unprotecting Potential superpowers

Hey, could you please unblock Potential superpowers. The dispute on the talk page has been resolved and a new improved, better sourced ediition has been created and is waiting to be added to the page. Full unprotection or semii-protection would both work well. There is simply no need for the protection, as things have simmered down. Thanks. --Hobie Hunter (talk) 21:28, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Copyediting

Image:CopyeditorStar7.PNG The Copyeditor's Barnstar
For helping me copyedit my homework Okay maybe that too :D - For an outstanding job copyediting several articles, I « Milk's Favorite Cøøkie hereby award you this Barnstar. Congrats! « Milk's Favorite Cøøkie 22:04, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Srbosjek

You have started with that so can I please ask you protection of article Ivo Andrić until Wikipedia:Requests for checkuser/Case/J. A. Comment is closed. Comments for this checkuser case has been that I need to rewrite evidence so can you tell me your thinking if now it will be OK ?--Rjecina (talk) 02:12, 11 June 2008 (UTC)

Thanks --Rjecina (talk) 02:27, 11 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Err...

"Not as bad as not signing when you've commented on an autograph book, eh? ;) Could you please point out where I've forgotten to put note sections, please (I hate digging through my userspace...)?" LOL, you're right. I did realize the mistake and corrected it immediately.

The notes I was talking of involved sentences like these:

I am an American male, born in Florida, though I do not think highly of the State.[1] I characterize as a "geek,"[2]

Since, you've not included a "notes" section on your page, one does not get to read the nested text ("Reasons: heat, mosquitoes, humidity." and "From the article's examples, I am these: science fiction, computer, science, chemistry, history, gamer, classical music, and literature geek; if you would like to discuss any of these—or other, even—topics, feel free to leave me a message, or e-mail me.)")upon clicking "[3] and [4]". May be you'd like to include a "Notes" section with {{Reflist}} at the bottom of the page like this (I'm saying this with complete knowledge that you must be much better than me at both Wikimarkup and HTML, but doing so to only keep myself clear):

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Reasons: heat, mosquitoes, humidity.
  2. ^ From the article's examples, I am these: science fiction, computer, science, chemistry, history, gamer, classical music, and literature geek; if you would like to discuss any of these—or other, even—topics, feel free to leave me a message, or e-mail me.)
  3. ^ Reasons: heat, mosquitoes, humidity.
  4. ^ "From the article's examples, I am these: science fiction, computer, science, chemistry, history, gamer, classical music, and literature geek; if you would like to discuss any of these—or other, even—topics, feel free to leave me a message, or e-mail me.)"

Thanks for the reply.

Regards.

—KetanPanchaltaLK 10:07, 11 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Err...err...

Hi again! Well, I just realized going through the source of your page that you've indeed put a "notes" section, but just that it requires to be expanded to see the notes. Well, eating words might be better for my health than eating junk food ;) All the best. And, of course you can always thank me for "causing" you so much entertainment!

Bye. Take care.

—KetanPanchaltaLK 10:13, 11 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] POV pusher at Barack Obama

User:Life.temp gutted the article, removing a total of 732 words in two consecutive edits: [1][2] I placed the following warning on his/her Talk page and on the article Talk page: [3] He/she removed the warning from the user Talk page with a personal attack in the edit summary [4] and discussed this warning in two edits on the article Talk page,[5][6] proving that he/she had seen the warning and was aware of increased concerns about edit warring. Nevertheless, last night Life.temp again gutted the article, ripping out nearly 1,000 words this time: [7] None of these edits were accompanied by anything resembling consensus. It is obvious that Life.temp's goal is to expunge any controversy from the article. I request a block of at least 24 hours for Life.temp. Thank you. Kossack4Truth (talk) 11:02, 11 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] AfD nomination of Hand salsa

I have nominated Hand salsa, an article you created, for deletion. I do not feel that this article satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and have explained why at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Hand salsa. Your opinions on the matter are welcome at that same discussion page; also, you are welcome to edit the article to address these concerns. Thank you for your time. Do you want to opt out of receiving this notice? Ten Pound Hammer and his otters • (Broken clamshells•Otter chirps) 18:21, 11 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Protection conflicts

Gah... Acalamari 19:16, 11 June 2008 (UTC)

I'm sorry too for being more notable :D Acalamari 19:25, 11 June 2008 (UTC)
You're definitely right about that! Proper link Acalamari 19:30, 11 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Numberjacks

Would it possible for you to keep an eye on this page.? An IP vandal you blocked has returned, but my report went stale as he/she doesn't attack elsewhere regularly. Thanks Bevo74 (talk) 21:10, 11 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Heavy IP Vandalism???

Ivo Andric article - Before throwing such an accusation - it would be nice to justify it by a sentence or two. Before that - see what are differences between two sides. Looks like Rjecina got a support finally from an admin - in harrassing articles and other users.--71.252.56.110 (talk) 22:58, 11 June 2008 (UTC)

(Replying here because your IP address may change.) Waiting for the checkuser case to end. · AndonicO Engage. 23:47, 11 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Hand salsa

Since you agree that there are no reliable sources for Hand salsa, you could probably {{db-author}} it since you're the only one to make any significant contributions to the page. Ten Pound Hammer and his otters • (Broken clamshells•Otter chirps) 01:27, 12 June 2008 (UTC)