User talk:Blood Red Sandman

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[edit] Adam Air

Thanks for fixing that. I left a note on the talk page, too. Somehow I missed the ref name tag. Cheers! Flyguy649 ^talk _contribs 15:06, 28 August 2007 (UTC)

I joined the wikiprojects. I like to keep up with commercial aviation and I read Flight Global/Flight International online regularly. It's easy to add good references to existing articles! And I agree that Adam Air needs a bit of a pruning... I'll try to do a bit here and there. I'll talk about that at the article talk page. Flyguy649 ^talk _contribs 15:29, 28 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Cedar Fire

Should you want a break from the Adam Air article, I just spent a couple of hours on a major cleanup/rewrite/cite search of the Cedar Fire article, but I'm sure I've missed stuff. There's still several after-action reports in the EL section that need to be gone through, and I'm sure I've left typos here and there, but my eyes have the deer-in-the-headlights feel, so I'm going to go do something non-computerish for a while. AKRadecki^Speaketh 19:56, 30 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] admin

Hello. I've seen some of your edits around at DYK and elsewhere, and was wondering if you'd like to become an admin in the near future. I'd gladly nominte you at WP:RFA if you wish. I understand that you were on a wikibreak for a while, so if you want to wait until you edit regularly again that's fine, let me know of your decision. Wizardman 22:07, 2 September 2007 (UTC) {P.S. Archive your talk page please :)}

[edit] SympathyGuy

Yes, there is no good reason for a user with no contributions, or really most users that do have contributions for that matter, to be creating other accounts like that. I blocked them. Academic Challenger 23:56, 2 September 2007 (UTC)

Well we are starting to crack down on this particular pattern of account creation. In fact, this person has been given a name, User:MascotGuy. Academic Challenger 00:00, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Congratulations on 1991 Hamlet chicken plant fire

Main page featured article. Good work! --rxnd ( t | € | c ) 05:42, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

Good work indeed. However, a couple of us are stuck as to the meaning of "plumbs" in the passage Hydraulic fluid spattered onto the heating plumbs for the cooker and immediately vaporized. This vapor then went directly into the flame of the gas-fired cooker. The vapor had a relatively low flashpoint and erupted into a fireball. It would be good if you could join us at the discussion page. Regards, Mr Stephen 19:56, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Deletion of Category:Esperantists up for review

The deletion is up for review. In case you'd like to chime in, go here. --Orange Mike 18:31, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Modular Airborne FireFighting System copy edit needed

I just wrote this, and it's in the DYK queue, but knowing my typing and blindness to my own mistakes, it could probably use a copy edit, if you have time. AKRadecki^Speaketh 18:11, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

Many thanks! I went and sat out at the end of the runway at KWJF yesterday evening as the tankers took off over me to go attack the North Fire...got some great shots, will be putting them up on the appropriate pages in a bit. AKRadecki^Speaketh 04:02, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] DYK

Did you know? was updated. On 7 September 2007, a fact from the article Shelly (ship), which you recently nominated, was featured in that section on the Main Page. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--Allen3 ^talk 16:17, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Thai airways vandal

I have checkuser evidence linking the anon to a couple of accounts, and am trying to figure out where to go next. Flyguy649 ^talk _contribs 15:20, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, I forgot to leave another note for the anon. I just reverted and reported. Flyguy649 ^talk _contribs 16:35, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

Right. See you when you get back. I'll try to get some work done on it in the meantime. Flyguy649 ^talk _contribs 16:44, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] DYK

Did you know? was updated. On 10 September 2007, a fact from the article 1952 Farnborough Airshow DH.110 crash, which you recently nominated, was featured in that section on the Main Page. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--Elkman ^(Elkspeak) 21:52, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Memoirs: 1939-1993

Did you know? was updated. On 11 September 2007, a fact from the article Memoirs: 1939-1993, which you recently nominated, was featured in that section on the Main Page. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--++Lar: t/c 23:36, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Your GA nomination of Qinghe Special Steel Corporation disaster

Hello, I just wanted to introduce myself and let you know I am glad to be reviewing the article Qinghe Special Steel Corporation disaster you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 2 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Pursey ^{Talk | Contribs} 11:44, 16 September 2007 (UTC)

Review complete. This article has passed, congratulations. Full details available on the article's talk page. Pursey ^{Talk | Contribs} 10:41, 17 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] FYI: Ho Chi Minh City ITC Inferno

Thought you might be interested in Ho Chi Minh City ITC Inferno. DYK material, but need some wiki-fixing, particularly references. Just an FYI. --199.71.174.100 21:35, 18 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] My userpage

Ok, you now have a blank page at your command! As for the article, I will do some work over the weekend, it can go on DYK late Sunday. Blood Red Sandman ^{(Talk) (Contribs)} 06:38, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

Thank you very much, Blood Red Sandman, for starting my userpage. I'll put something up soon. Cheers! --199.71.174.100 20:35, 22 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] AfD nomination of Budi Mulyawan Suyitno

Budi Mulyawan Suyitno, an article you created, has been nominated for deletion. We appreciate your contributions. However, an editor does not feel that Budi Mulyawan Suyitno satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion and has explained why in the nomination space (see also "What Wikipedia is not" and the Wikipedia deletion policy). Your opinions on the matter are welcome; please participate in the discussion by adding your comments at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Budi Mulyawan Suyitno and please be sure to sign your comments with four tildes (~~~~). You are free to edit the content of Budi Mulyawan Suyitno during the discussion but should not remove the articles for deletion template from the top of the article; such removal will not end the deletion discussion. Thank you. — Indon (reply) — 09:26, 24 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Air crash article copyedit?

Hi...finally got to the point that I could go live with my article on the airtankers that crashed in 2002 and led to the grounding of the nationwide fleet...if you have time, a copyedit would be appreciated...it's at 2002 airtanker crashes. AKRadecki^Speaketh 00:06, 28 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Adminship

Hello. I've seen you around and was wondering if you'd like to consider adminship. I'd gladly nominate you over at WP:RFA if you're willing. Let me know of your decision. Wizardman 18:36, 4 October 2007 (UTC)

Haha, I just realized I asked a month ago. Guess I really think you'd be a great admin. Alright then, I'll get the page ready. Wizardman 18:47, 4 October 2007 (UTC)

This is done, so just get to it whenever you're ready. Good luck. Wizardman 19:14, 4 October 2007 (UTC)

And let me know when it's ready so I can heartily endorse...if I knew you were heading in this direction, I would have offered to co-nom! AKRadecki^Speaketh 22:30, 4 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks for the welcome

Thank you for welcoming me to Wikipedia. I appreciate the links you sent me. The information there is helpful. Do you have any advice from your editing experience for a newbie like me? Dr.CoxDiesel 16:33, 8 October 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for the advice :-) Dr.CoxDiesel 22:11, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Your RfA was successful

Congratulations, I have closed your RfA as successful and you are now a sysop! If you have any questions about adminship, feel free to ask me. Please consider messaging me on IRC for access to the #wikipedia-en-admins channel. Good luck! --Deskana (talk) 17:05, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

Well done, all the best! Feel free to give me a shout if you need some early guidance... The Rambling Man 17:11, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

Congrats, and thank you for your reply. Welcome to the admin community!-- _{Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus | talk}  18:04, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

Congrats from me as well! --FolicAcid 19:15, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

And congrats from me too. Carlossuarez46 21:21, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

Congrats! Status for Hirohisat^Hirohisat 00:34, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

Well deserved. Good luck. --BlindEagle^{talk~contribs} 14:07, 15 October 2007 (UTC)

Well, congratulations for getting stuck in with updating DYK straight off the bat. The more the merrier (*hints to various other admins posting above*). -- !! ?? 23:38, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Reply (Congrats)

The admins' T-shirt. Phgao 02:24, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

Hey congrats on your succesfull RFA.--JForget 18:37, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

You're very welcome! Well done in becoming an admin! Enjoy the tools, and happy editing! :-) Lradrama 19:32, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

Cool. Cheers, :) Dlohcierekim 23:03, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

Yes, good job! —Signed by KoЯnfan71 ^{My Talk} _{Sign Here!} 00:14, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

Nice work! I hereby bestow upon you the Shirt! Phgao 02:24, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

congrats, BRS! Have fun as an administrator, and I look forward to seeing more disaster articles on DYK from you. :-P Nishkid64 (talk) 03:35, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

Congratulations and good luck as an admin! --Ouro (blah blah) 08:39, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] DYK image

Hello. When updating DYK, make sure you read the instructions regarding how to deal with commons images and image protection. If you have any questions about this, feel free to ask me on my talk page. --- RockMFR 19:40, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Kylerob02

Hi. Just saw your reason for denying the block of Kylerob02. The only evidence I have for linking Kylerob02 to the IP (86.138.171.20) is their similarity in the editing of Last of the Summer Wine - they both add lowercase actor names to the page, and add gibberish to the Sandbox and user pages. ~~ [Jam]^[talk] 14:57, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

Cheers for that. ~~ [Jam]^[talk] 15:07, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Why'd they let you keep your name?

And become an administrator with it? I was blocked a few months ago with a very similar name:User:How About A BLOOD RED Sunset? (!???!)--I Dig Quarterflash 00:39, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Your name is more vulgar than mine was

MoreGunsInSchools is a political statement championed by Frank Lasee. Your name is simply crass and obscene. What's the deal? --MoreGunsInSchools 21:31, 25 October 2007 (UTC)

Dude - if you want to lie and tell me I'm the first person that's ever complained about your username, you should delete the question directly above mine. --MoreGunsInSchools 21:43, 25 October 2007 (UTC)

It doesn't look like MoreGunsInSchools has yet requested a name change, although he was unblocked for that purpose. Arthurrh 17:26, 26 October 2007 (UTC)

Hey Arthurrh. I saw your flag on your page saying you like to keep conversations together, so I'm assuming you'll get this here. I'm giving (against my better judgement) 24 hours from the point of unblock. After that, I'll reblock him, and that will be that. Blood Red Sandman ^{(Talk) (Contribs)} 19:46, 26 October 2007 (UTC)

Ok, sounds reasonable. I was only concerned because his editing behavior following the unblock is still potentially troublesome. Of course, the name change won't affect that. Were you aware of this edit where he contends he will not be changing his username? Arthurrh 19:48, 26 October 2007 (UTC)

Now I am ;-). Actually, I'd have got it, I've been checking his contribs every so often. Ok, if hes that keen, I'll take it to WP:RFCN for him. Blood Red Sandman ^{(Talk) (Contribs)} 21:46, 26 October 2007 (UTC)

Well, looks like it's moot now... I've blocked that user for sockpuppetry. I really appreciate your willingness to open an RFCN at my request, however, thank you! S_QL^{Query me!} 06:24, 28 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] User YOU ARE LOOKING AT YOUR DOOM RIGHT NOW

You meant to block him indefinite or not. If so you meant to block him for 3 years,2 years or 8 monte? 400 hours? I thought if user is blocked infinitely means he is blocked forever. What's the difference between when user is blocked indefinitely and infinitely? --Freewayguy--Let me know what's up? 22:18, 25 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Spiffier triple crown, new awards available

The standard triple crown.

Hi, I've been sprucing up the triple crown awards. Here's the new version of the standard triple crown you've already earned. Feel free to replace your old one with this if you like the new version better. I've also introduced two new triple crown awards for editors who've done a lot of triple crown work: the Napoleonic and Alexander the Great edition awards. If you're active in a WikiProject, check out the new offer for custom WikiProject triple crowns. I'll make those upon request if five or more editors qualify. See User:Durova/Triple crown winner's circle for more information. Thanks for your hard work, and cheers! Durova^Charge! 21:42, 28 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Pre-Meiji Period: Use of Japanese era name in identifying disastrous events

Would you consider making a contribution to an exchange of views at either of the following:

• Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Disaster management#Renaming 1703 Genroku earthquake?
• Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Japan#Renaming 1703 Genroku earthquake?

As you know, Wikipedia:WikiProject Disaster management came up with entirely reasonable guidelines for naming articles about earthquakes, fires, typhoons, etc. However, the <<year>><<place> <<event>> format leaves no opportunity for conventional nengō which have been used in Japan since the eighth century (701-1945) -- as in "the Great Fire of Meireki" (1657) or for "the Hōei eruption of Mount Fuji" (1707).

In a purely intellectual sense, I do look forward to discovering how this exchange of views will develop; but I also have an ulterior motive. I hope to learn something about how better to argue in favor of a non-standard exception to conventional, consensus-driven, and ordinarily helpful wiki-standards such as this one. In my view, there does need to be some modest variation in the conventional paradigms for historical terms which have evolved in non-Western cultures -- no less in Wikipedia than elsewhere. I'm persuaded that, at least in the context of Japanese history before the reign of Emperor Meiji (1868-1912), some non-standard variations seem essential; but I'm not sure how best to present my reasoning to those who don't already agree with me. I know these first steps are inevitably awkward; but there you have it.

The newly-created 1703 Genroku earthquake article pushed just the right buttons for me. Obviously, these are questions that I'd been pondering for some time; and this became a convenient opportunity to move forward in a process of building a new kind of evolving consensus. --Ooperhoofd (talk) 17:38, 13 December 2007 (UTC)

Blood Red Sandman -- Thanks for your feedback. In my view, the over-arching main point here should be that there is general agreement with the guidelines as proposed by the Wikipedia:WikiProject Disaster management. Good work! Well done! All questions about plausible exceptions to the wiki-consensus general rule become secondary in this context of agreement. Moreover, in this Japan-specific instance, the range of possible "exceptions" would be limited to events in the Japanese archipelago from 645 through 1945; and those who do concern themselves with this relatively small issue are most likely to focus on an even narrower period -- from 701 through 1868. --Ooperhoofd (talk) 21:43, 13 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] A request for your consideration regarding CAT:AOTR

...My guinea pigs and the "A"s having felt this message was OK to go forward with, today it's the turn of the "B"s and "C"s! I'm hoping at least one of you chaps will point to their own criteria instead of mine :)... it's flattering but scary! :) ++Lar: t/c 17:01, 28 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Deletion

You deleted the page I was working on. You said it was spam, and it is not spam. I happen to be a regular person who decided to have my daughter's birthday party at a place called Pump It Up, and realized it was a very good company. I decided to see if they had a wiki article. They don't, unlike Chuck E. Cheese. I can't understand why wiki people are so quick to delete things! I just started editing on wiki a couple days ago, and it seems to me that deletion happens very quickly. I was not creating a spam article. I was ATTEMPTING to create something useful, modeled after the Chuck E. Cheese article. Why didn't you even give me the chance to save my text? I was in the middle of adding a bunch of non-biased commentary, when I discovered that you deleted everything, even the logo I worked so hard to figure out how to upload (hopefully in a proper manner). You are a big time waster. I have better things to do than create an article, only to have it destroyed. You owe me an apology. I'm quite unhappy with you, and actually I'm getting sick of all wiki users. How can we create anything good if you just have your finger on the delete button????

- Adrienne  —Preceding unsigned comment added by Adrienne of Oxford (talk • contribs) 19:54, 31 December 2007 (UTC) 

[edit] Natural disaster vs Natural hazard

Hello, I seek guidance. You might not remember me, we've met once at Adam Air Flight 574. Been working on Natural hazard when I noticed that Natural disaster is practically the same thing. Which name is proper and what to do? Cheers, Ouro (blah blah) 14:30, 1 January 2008 (UTC)

Looking at talk pages, there were split and merge proposals made even this fall (like this merge tag and this short discussion). I'm quite confused. I'll follow your suggestion, I think. Thanks, and have a Lordi new year! ;) --Ouro (blah blah) 16:39, 1 January 2008 (UTC)

Posted the question. Now we wait. Cheers, Ouro (blah blah) 17:03, 1 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Traffic Statistics

Thank you for the kind note regarding my first article. Question. Is there any method to track visitor traffic to articles? A simple statistic on visitor counts? Jaylouissorensen (talk) 17:31, 2 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] 2006 Cape Town truck-train collision

Another editor has added the "{{prod}}" template to the article 2006 Cape Town truck-train collision, suggesting that it be deleted according to the proposed deletion process. All contributions are appreciated, but the editor doesn't believe it satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and has explained why in the article (see also Wikipedia:What Wikipedia is not and Wikipedia:Notability). Please either work to improve the article if the topic is worthy of inclusion in Wikipedia or discuss the relevant issues at its talk page. If you remove the {{prod}} template, the article will not be deleted, but note that it may still be sent to Wikipedia:Articles for deletion, where it may be deleted if consensus to delete is reached. BJBot (talk) 21:44, 23 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Heads Up to User:Nazzzz

Just a quick heads up, BRS (may I call you that? Blood Red Sandman is a lot to type XD), about the user by the handle of Nazzzz. I see you've noticed them already, but since your welcome message, he or she has been quite active. In fact, Nazzzz seem keen on introducing incorrect information (indeed some seems pulled right out of thin air) into Lordi-related articles, and has even added at least one unmasked photo of a current band member. As you seem to be as interested in taking care of the Lordi articles as myself, I thought I'd make sure you were aware of this user's behavior. It looks as if we're going to need to keep an eye on him/her and watch the relevant articles closely. --HamatoKameko (talk) 16:38, 24 January 2008 (UTC)

Two yeses - yes, you may call me BRS (but thanks for asking, most don't even bother), and yes, we have to keep an eye on this guy. It may be time soon for warning them about their actions. Meantime, yeah, close watch on related stuff is called for. BTW, I know you have Twinkle, but would it be handy to have WP:ROLLBACK:rollback as well? As an admin, I can now grant you the tool if you fancy it. Blood Red Sandman ^{(Talk) (Contribs)} 20:40, 25 January 2008 (UTC)--

I know what you mean about people not bothering to ask; most people just call me Hamato even though technically, that's the surname of the character I took my sn from. :P As for Nazzzz, GDonato issued a final warning as of the last upload, but I'm not sure it will do any good; the user seems oblivious to his and articles' talk pages, as well as editor comments. As for the rollback tool, that would be great! I'd appreciate it very much; thank you for the offer. --HamatoKameko (talk) 05:34, 29 January 2008 (UTC)

Oh, geez, Nazzzz is at it again. He's uploaded the photo of Erna to the original location, added an invalid license (the photo is directly from Deathlike Silence's website) and reinserted it into the article. I've tagged it for speedy deletion, and removed it from the article (again). If Nazzzz is aware of his talk page, he must be deliberately ignoring it. As GDonato gave a final warning for the second upload of the image, and this is now the third, I believe a block may be in order. --HamatoKameko (talk) 05:37, 29 January 2008 (UTC)

First, I'm a girl so you shouldt call me she. Second I wasn't trying to get copy-write from Shamise since I didn't write anything like "All info written by Nazzzz" I didn't know that Shamise really wrote this. Anyway I'm new at Wikiepdia sorry for my foolishness.(and my quite bad English). Can someone explain that How I upload a picture correctly? Please!! --Nazzzz (talk) 12:33, 1 February 2008 (UTC)--Nazzzz (talk) 18:34, 31 January 2008 (UTC)

Sigh. You've probably noticed, but Nazzzz is being a problem again, and not just on Lordi articles. It's rather apparent she's flatly ignoring the warnings and notices on her (lengthy) talk page, as evidenced by repeated editing of genres after being asked not to many times, and uploading images without the required licensing information. --HamatoKameko (talk) 13:38, 14 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Speedy deletion of Zhong Hang Tai General Aviation Airlines

A tag has been placed on Zhong Hang Tai General Aviation Airlines requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section A7 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the article appears to be about a person or group of people, but it does not indicate how or why the subject is notable: that is, why an article about that subject should be included in an encyclopedia. Under the criteria for speedy deletion, articles that do not indicate the subject's importance or significance may be deleted at any time. Please see the guidelines for what is generally accepted as notable, as well as our subject-specific notability guideline for biographies.

If you think that this notice was placed here in error, you may contest the deletion by adding {{hangon}} to the top of the page (just below the existing speedy deletion or "db" tag), coupled with adding a note on the article's talk page explaining your position, but be aware that once tagged for speedy deletion, if the article meets the criterion it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the article that would would render it more in conformance with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. Russavia (talk) 19:31, 30 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] erna siikavirta info...

hey blood red sandman! how are you? okay, anyways, i would like to say, that EVERY SINGLE THING on erna siikavirtas biography, i wrote ALL OF IT!! and this guy named Nazzzz is trying to get all the credit for it! okay, first i sent it to the official Metal From Finland administrator, and he posted it under their website about erna, and then, this Nazzz guy probably found it under their website, and used it as his own!! all of what is written on her biography is MINE! not his! and just because he illegally copied the information from the Metal From Finland website {which i wrote}, and posted it here, does NOT MEEN that the information was actually "written" by him! it was written by! the only thing Nazzz did was illegally add the information that I WROTE! i am incredibily irritated by this, and would really appreciate if i can have a parenthetical citation by this information that i wrote? please?? because, it seems pretty unfair when someone illegally takes something, and calls it their own, so please, can you do this for me, please? answer me back as soon as you can :D

best regaurds! and have a great day :D

Shamsie —Preceding unsigned comment added by Shamsie (talk • contribs) 23:44, 30 January 2008 (UTC)

Hey BRS, Shamsie contacted me as well in this matter, and I now understand why s/he was so insistent on adding their name into the article (however inappropriate it may have been to do so). It seems that Nazzzz did indeed copy the text directly from the Metal From Finland website, from the Erna biography submitted by Shamsie. I'm not entirely sure how to proceed from here, though I'm honestly rather tempted to simply rollback clear to this revision, but it's a pretty big rollback, so I obviously don't want to do it without some further discussion. --HamatoKameko (talk) 09:55, 31 January 2008 (UTC)

Hey to both of you. I'm great thanks Shamsie; how are you? I agree that for now we have to revert it back to the linked version due to copyright reasons, which I'll do now. If Shamsie wants to - but I assume you don't - s/he could state here that you have released your text under the GFDL, and credit it to the project here as a whole, but that would mean you would lose your ownership, which you are understandably not keen to do, so please don't feel preassured into saying yes. Thanks for contacting us over it this time, and I'm glad we finally know where everyone stands on this one. Blood Red Sandman ^{(Talk) (Contribs)} 18:11, 1 February 2008 (UTC)

okay, thank you so much for fixing this for me! i REALLY appreciate it! the only reason why i got upset was because it just bothers me when someone steals my copy-righted information...and doesnt even tell me, and then lies about it! but anyways, i want to say thank you do much, and i feel really bad for making this whole big fat mess...and thats a pretty big step backwards on her bio from what it looks like now. so therefore, i will let the infromation stay as it is {if you guys approve of it that is}. BUT, if anything else like this happens again, i may get upset again...but until then, i give you permission to use my information under her bio. is that alright? - shamsie ~--Shamsie (talk) 05:00, 2 February 2008 (UTC)

If you want to do that, then please bear in mind that you will need to say you have released it under the GFDL, which can be read here. Basically, it says people can copy stuff from Wikipedia, provided it is attributed to Wikipedia - in other words, not to the individuals who authored it. To allow the text on here would be essentialy donating your work. If you're still cool with that, then let me know and it may go back. Oh, and don't worry about the mess, the main thing is it's sorted now. If there is a recurrance then please feel free to contact me and I'll sort it out. Blood Red Sandman ^{(Talk) (Contribs)} 11:57, 2 February 2008 (UTC)

hmmm....well, as much as i appreciate you telling me before it was to late, id rather not switch back to the version that i wrote...if that is okay? im really sorry! i just dont want anything else to happen to where i get mad at someone else or something...but anyways, is that alright with you? - shamsie ~--Shamsie (talk) 07:13, 3 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Hi

Hello. In October, you deleted this talk page User talk:Melodic Horror of a indef blocked sock puppet. Could you restore it please? The talk page has lots of key evidence that shows he is a sock-puppet and the page serves not only as context for his actions and block but as a useful tool to allow other people to see what his behaviour was like. Also, he is still operating, but under IP adresses instead of accounts. Seraphim ^Whipp 14:33, 31 January 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for pointing that out, I restored it. Certain templates place pages into a category for temporary user pages. Sometimes when these are deleted a page shouldn't be there and gets missed. I removed it from that category, so it'll be left well alone now. Blood Red Sandman ^{(Talk) (Contribs)} 18:19, 1 February 2008 (UTC)

Thank you :D Seraphim♥ ^Whipp 19:26, 1 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Wikinews

Since you blocked me from wikinews I guess I will tell you right here. I am leaving the site. When the block expires I will be placing a retirement tag on my user pages. When I do this please do not revert it.--Uga Man (talk) UGA MAN FOR PRESIDENT 2008 19:09, 15 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Jose

How do I source it then? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Maxolman (talk • contribs) 19:10, 15 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Johnkenyon

Welcome!

Quit editing my user page. I don't need a welcome message, hence the reason why your handiwork has been reverted twice.

If you want to make a specific comment on my editing style, go ahead. Generic templates are all well and good for a first time editor, but I have been around here more than five minutes! Please take the hint when I revert your unwanted edits.

Johnkenyon (talk) 17:07, 30 March 2008 (UTC)

Pardon me for stepping in, here, but I have two things I feel need to be said.

The first addresses Johnkenyon: The wording of your current message to BRS as stated on your talk page could be misconstrued as an attack; I would highly suggest re-wording it as a general request to all editors not to post a welcome message. You have made your point clearly enough here; there's really no need to state it elsewhere.

The second point is addressed to Blood Red Sandman: I'm sure you mean well, mate, but individual users have every right to edit their own talk pages, including removing messages and blanking the page. While archiving is suggested, it is not required, and your repeated reversion was not, I'm afraid, justified in this case. --HamatoKameko (talk) 08:05, 1 April 2008 (UTC)

^{PS: On an unrelated note, hope you're enjoying your vacation! --HamatoKameko (talk)}

I dropped a message at your talk page, Johnkenyon. To HamatoKameko: yes, thank you, it was great! Blood Red Sandman ^{(Talk) (Contribs)} 15:37, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Northwest Airlines Flight 957

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[edit] AfD nomination of Zhong Hang Tai General Aviation Airlines

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[edit] AfD nomination of Northwest Airlines Flight 957

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[edit] Orphaned non-free media (Image:Balad crash recorders.jpg)

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[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:OrkneyBrewery.jpg

Thanks for uploading or contributing to Image:OrkneyBrewery.jpg. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in Wikipedia articles constitutes fair use. In addition to the boilerplate fair use template, you must also write out on the image description page a specific explanation or rationale for why using this image in each article is consistent with fair use. Suggestions on how to do so can be found here.

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Well spotted. Yes that image should be removed. SilkTork *^YES! 17:32, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] In the future

If you have an issue with one of my actions, whether editorial or admin related, I'd be happy to explain my reasoning on my talk page, User talk:AuburnPilot. It's really just a common courtesy, but then again, who would know better why I do something than me? Thanks, - auburnpilot talk 20:22, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] BA038

Hi, thanks for the offer. I'd love to have the text of the report (and the two previous ones). Please e-mail them at your convenience. You should be able to use the "e-mail this user" button. Any problems give mea shout. Mjroots (talk) 15:02, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks

Thank you for the e-mails, received safe and sound. :-)) Mjroots (talk) 14:12, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] block

Why you did this

21:02, 30 December 2007 Blood Red Sandman (Talk | contribs) blocked "Qqzzccdd (Talk | contribs)" (autoblock disabled) with an expiry time of indefinite ‎ ({{UsernameBlocked}})

What I did wrong from your point of view? Why you deleted my talk page?Qqzzccdd (talk) 09:42, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

Sorry about not giving you a heads up when I unblocked. I thought about it, but decided that since it happened back in December, and it was just a username block, you probably would not even remember it. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks. KnightLago (talk) 13:19, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

That's ok, I'd have done the same thing, and you're right, I didn't even remember it. Be different if I hadn't realised policy had changed or something. Blood Red Sandman ^{(Talk) (Contribs)} 14:24, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

I will repeat my question WHY i was blocked? I did not find inside of the rules this reason "I felt your username could be hard for other members to remember." I also did not remeber your name. Can you give me link to the rule?Qqzzccdd (talk) 13:49, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

Your link "The link you are looking for is at Wikipedia:U#Confusing usernames" say nothing about unaware permanent block. So you did it against rule.Qqzzccdd (talk) 14:28, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

No, it was a good block. Back in December the username policy was more strict. Your username would have qualified as confusing then. The policy has since been changed to be more lenient. I suggest you drop the issue, the block was justified and in accordance with the "rules". KnightLago (talk) 16:51, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] User:Tiptoerecordsuk

I think you left the message, but missed the block... Delicious carbuncle (talk) 16:12, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] User:N iggersAreInferiror

I was going to post an inappropriate username warning on this user, but I can's because the page is protected. Can I leave this to you admins to deal with? Mjroots (talk) 15:58, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Wikicookie

I am awarding you this WikiCookie for your constructive edits on Wikipedia--LAAFan 16:23, 23 May 2008 (UTC)