User talk:DanBealeCocks

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Contents 1 Please tell me where you'd like me to reply, on my talk page or your talk page. Thanks. 2 D'oh 3 Agreement 4 Your username 5 Rfa comment 6 Re: confusing usernames 7 Sig 8 My RFA 9 Re: RfA Comments 10 Thank you for the welcome 11 Thank you 12 Thank you 13 Question concerning harmful community members and their edits 14 Rfa thanks 15 Hello 16 Gee, Thanks... 17 copy-paste from my talk page 18 User:Agdsgasdghahjasdhgsda 19 Talk: Richard Sternberg 20 Lady Aleena's RfA 21 For your information 22 Thank you from Horologium 23 Vandalism 24 Re: typo corrections 25 CSD-tagging 26 Thanks for the welcome. Very much appreciated. 27 Just to say hai 28 WBOSITG's RfA 29 My RfA 30 WiPP 31 Working in Partnership Programme (WiPP) 32 RFA Thanks 33 RfA thank-spam 34 RfA thanks! 35 My Recent Rfa

[edit] Please tell me where you'd like me to reply, on my talk page or your talk page. Thanks.

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my first archive - User_talk:DanBealeCocks/Archive 1

[edit] D'oh

Sorry, I don't know why I didn't spot you were archiving.  Channel ®    21:17, 30 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Agreement

I do not know what a nong is, but I think I agree with you. How do you get any experts to stick it out? --Blechnic (talk) 04:05, 1 April 2008 (UTC)

Looking around here, that's probably great advice. I think I will stick away, from now on, from any pages but article and article discussion pages. I think doing otherwise would be a mistake. I am poor at the policy stuff in real life, too, and have a mentor who runs interference for me so I can just do my work and research. --Blechnic (talk) 21:29, 1 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Your username

Hi. I couldn't help notice your username and you might consider changing it. It doesn't particularly offend me ("cocks") as it's probably your real name, but some users might object to it. Just thought I'd let you know. The same thing happened with me before. My original username was "Miss Pussy Galore" and a user requested that I change it and it did. But of course it's up to you.--Urban Rose 20:43, 12 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Rfa comment

Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Kumioko#Support

1. Support - It'd be nice to have an admin who actually works on articles as well as creating drama.

You may not of meant what you said! SunCreator (talk) 17:30, 15 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Re: confusing usernames

Oops! I forgot about that! Twinkle needs updating. George D. Watson (Dendodge).Talk^Help 20:51, 17 April 2008 (UTC)

Thanks, Twinkle needs to fix that then. Although I thought names consisting of random characters WAS against Wikipedia policy? Wildthing61476 (talk) 17:31, 18 April 2008 (UTC)

To add, I stand corrected regarding this. I just looked of the username policy and see that is different. Thanks for the heads up! Wildthing61476 (talk) 17:33, 18 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Sig

Just a comment but I hate the way your sig does not provide a talk link. Not sure if you realized. ^{reply here} GameKeeper (talk) 20:43, 19 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] My RFA

What I meant was that I have contributed to that area a lot. Sorry for a misunderstanding, I ask you to please reconsider. STORMTRACKER 94 ^{Go Irish!} 23:00, 20 April 2008 (UTC)

Another user has commented on the situation. STORMTRACKER 94 ^{Go Irish!} 23:18, 20 April 2008 (UTC)

Thanks, I didn't see that. STORMTRACKER 94 ^{Go Irish!} 23:27, 20 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Re: RfA Comments

Hey Dan, thanks for taking your response to my talk page. I definitely see your point here - WP:UAA vs WP:RFCU. My comment was more specific, with regards to the actual diffs you presented. The whole confusing username part of the policy is extremely, and ironically (heh), ambiguous, and I'm loathe to oppose users based on such examples, mostly because they are easily rectifiable. Regardless, I do respect your opinion on the matter, and we can simply agree to disagree on this particular point. Again thanks for dropping me a line, sir. Cheers! Wisdom89 _{(T / ^C)} 23:32, 20 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Thank you for the welcome

It is very much appreciated! Ashanda (talk) 17:09, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Thank you

Hi Dan - echoing Ashanda's comment above, thank you for your welcome message.

Best wishes Anansi's Calabash (talk) 19:09, 22 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Thank you

Thank you very much for your welcome message.

MalikLove (talk) 12:09, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Question concerning harmful community members and their edits

I have a question about drawing community attention to one or two members of the community who I believe to be harmful and intentionally biased in their editing. These members make repeated edits to the same article, removing anything they deem to be undesirable without engaging in community discussion. All attempts to communicate with these members 1-on-1 have been ignored and I'm left with little recourse. Understand, I'm not seeking punishment but rather want to know whether there is a forum to make these members actions visible to others so that their actions are recognized, letting the community make a decision as a whole. What would be your recommended actions in this case? I will refrain from mentioning names and specifics at the moment but am prepared to do so at a moments notice. I have no intention of sounding hostile but I am concerned about the histories of the members in question and their overall effect on several articles of notice. Perhaps you can provide some insight? (Reply wherever you prefer) --Novan Leon (talk) 15:52, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Rfa thanks

Thanks for supporting my recent request for adminship which was successful with 89 supports, 0 opposes, and 2 neutrals. Unfortunately all I can offer is this lame text thanks rather than some fancy-smancy thank-you spam template thingy. I was very pleased to receive such strong support and to hear so many nice comments from editors whom I respect. I’ll do my best with the tools, and if you ever see me going astray don’t hesitate to drop a note on my talk page. Thanks again for your support!--Bigtimepeace | talk | contribs 03:46, 26 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Hello

Thanks for the warm welcome. I was just wondering if your message meant i broke a rule or if u were just informing me. Thanks anyway, Jurj (talk) 06:42, 26 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Gee, Thanks...

.... But that had already been addressed. --InDeBiz1 (talk) 22:57, 26 April 2008 (UTC)

Sorry, that was a bit on the uncivil side of things. Another editor is under my skin at the moment and I'm reacting in ways that I typically do not. Please accept my apologies. Best regards, --InDeBiz1 (talk) 23:33, 26 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] copy-paste from my talk page

Below is pasted a response from User:WorkingInPartnershipProgramme on my talk page. Pasting here due to reference to you. This one was quite sometime back, but, I dont know, for what reason, I had pasted this at User talk:Kmweber!

Many thanks for your messages. Don't want to take too much of your time as I am sure you have much to do with millions of people accessing wiki. I was trying to work it out as to how to contact you; I finally found your page though not yet Dan's. I just wanted to say that your suggestions were very helpful and also that I really really liked your very positive attitude. I hope I can contribute in a small measure to this growing community. I do not have any monetary connections with WiPP, that is that I am not paid by them or will not gain financially from them. Take care and with regards WorkingInPartnershipProgramme (talk) 12:02, 26 April 2008 (UTC) WiPP 26/04/08 (hope this is how we are supposed to or able to communicate with you).

Prashanthns (talk) 23:48, 26 April 2008 (UTC)

Because that is where the "talk page" link for DBC directs the response. This was lifted from Weber's sig. but the username was not changed by DBC.72.92.4.157 (talk) 21:35, 27 April 2008 (UTC)

Dan, I am assuming this will be read by you. Hope the WiPP page is getting better. Once you say its ok, more material can be added. I am also planning to create a contents box. Take care WorkingInPartnershipProgramme (talk) 08:26, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] User:Agdsgasdghahjasdhgsda

Thanks for the message - when someone's chosen a long username of randomly typed characters they've clearly chosen to ignore the guidance on the account creation page. Yes, their edits weren't vandalism, but they have subsequently been reverted. Yes, too, I could have raised it with them, but as it's clearly confusing, not even a borderline case, I chose to block first - the block notice contains an explanation of the changing username procedure (although probably registering a new account would be easier). Thanks. _GB^T/C 15:37, 27 April 2008 (UTC)

Erm, well, there is a notice on the account creation page - scroll down a bit and under the privacy section or so (I've just logged out to have a look) it says Your username must not: be offensive or confusing. The notice at the top of WP:UAA at the time the report was made here didn't expressly say "confusing usernames aren't blockable" - it does link to the username policy, which I can see has changed in the last couple of days. My block came three days after the policy change, as I wasn't aware that the policy had changed. My bad - I'll unblock, but since they haven't requested a username change I guess they've registered a new username, as they were softblocked and not hardblocked, so would have been able to create a new account. _GB^T/C 16:06, 27 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Talk: Richard Sternberg

I apologize if this is asking too much but I wanted to get your input on a change I've made to the Richard Sternberg article. I've explained this change at the bottom of the Talk:Richard Sternberg page under "Opening Paragraph". The primary reason I'm asking for input from a third party is that I've already run into conflict with several rather adamant contributors who have already removed my contributions and refuse to discuss the matter with me. Thanks in advance for any insight you can provide. --Novan Leon (talk) 21:19, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Lady Aleena's RfA

DanBealeCocks...Thank you for supporting my nomination for adminship. Through it I have become aware of a great many people who can help me in my future editing endeavors. Even though I was not promoted, your support shows that I still have something to contribute to Wikipedia, even if it is minor edits to fix spelling and grammar to working in WikiProjects to help others make great articles. If you wish to further discuss the nomination, please use its talk page. Stop by my talk page anytime, even if it is just to say hello. Have a wonderful day! - LA @ 04:08, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] For your information

here is a user trying to reach you, but not able to! Have left him some help. Prashanthns (talk) 14:21, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Thank you from Horologium

Thank you for participating in my RfA, which passed unanimously with the support of 100 editors. Your kindness 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 Wizardman, Black Falcon and jc37 for nominating me. — Horologium

[edit] Vandalism

Hi Dan, and thanks for the concern about that warning I gave User:Food Bank For New York City on my talk page. The reason I added the template (and if you look at the user's edits), was that this user was adding this link to a number of pages (see here), and this, adding with the promotional name, made me believe the user was simply using Wikipedia to spam for this charity, which in this cause was true. It wasn't a matter of biting a newbie so much as stopping someone who was spamming Wikipedia. Sometimes a heavy hand's needed in these cases. I am a believe in good faith, but that can only go so far. I hope this answers some of your concerns, if not, feel free to drop me a line and we can talk about it more if you wish. Wildthing61476 (talk) 17:53, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Re: typo corrections

Yeah, I clicked the wrong button on AWB...... Dendodge..Talk^Help 20:18, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] CSD-tagging

I imagine you're talking about the Edison Chopstick article; yep, will do. I suppose I get so focused on deletion I forget that editors matter as well. I'll remember to welcome next time. RichardΩ612 Ɣ |ɸ 16:13, May 10, 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks for the welcome. Very much appreciated.

Eric.k.herberholz (talk) 18:01, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Just to say hai

Have a great day ! -- TinuCherian ^{(Wanna Talk?)} - 09:55, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] WBOSITG's RfA

[edit] My RfA

Hi DanBealeCocks; I wanted to say thank you for supporting my request for adminship, which passed with 100 supports, 0 opposes and 1 neutral. I wanted to get round everybody individually, even though it's considered by some to be spam (which... I suppose it is! but anyway. :)). It means a lot to me that the community has placed its trust in my ability to use the extra buttons, and I only hope I can live up to its expectations. If you need anything, or notice something that bothers you, don't hesitate to let me know. Thanks again, PeterSymonds | talk 22:34, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] WiPP

Hi Dan, I hope this reaches you soon. The wiki administrator is saying that the WiPP page may be deleted. I would like to contest that. I think it is my fault that I did not edit it properly and created an impression that the page was blatantly advertising something. The page had been there for a while until I tried to add external references and instead of that by mistake added external links. I realised that when I saw the page after I had saved it, so I tried to go back to it to remove the external links and instead provide references, but before I could achieve that the administrator came in. Please could you sort this out so I can re-create the page more in wiki style. I have tried to read wiki instructions further on style and I will try to adhere to it as before. It will be a shame if the page is deleted and the world at large will not have access to some valuable stuff out there. Hoping to get an early reply from you. Kind regards. WorkingInPartnershipProgramme (talk) 12:17, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Working in Partnership Programme (WiPP)

I removed the category because it was a red link. Ten Pound Hammer and his otters • ^{(Broken clamshells•Otter chirps)} 22:42, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] RFA Thanks

Thanks for your support at my recent Request for adminship. I promise not to get too upset about the comma splices :-) I hope you find I live up to your expectations. Best, Risker (talk) 13:40, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] RfA thank-spam

[edit] RfA thanks!

		RfA: Many thanks
		Many thanks for your participation in my recent request for adminship. I am impressed by the amount of thought that goes into people's contribution to the RfA process, and humbled that so many have chosen to trust me with this new responsibility. I step into this new role cautiously, but will do my very best to live up to your kind words and expectations, and to further the project of the encyclopedia. Again, thank you. --jbmurray (talk • contribs) 16:07, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] My Recent Rfa

I would just like to say thanks for the neutral vote in my recent RFA. I will still say thanks as from your comments and the other users comments that opposed me and gave me a neutral vote have made me make a todo list for before my next RFA. I hope I will have resolved all of the issues before then and I hope that you would be able to support me in the future. If you would like to reply to this message or have any more suggestions for me then please message me on my talk page as I will not be checking back here. Thanks again. ·Add§hore· ^Talk/_Cont 16:32, 20 May 2008 (UTC)