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[edit] Help

You deleted WEXP-AM as a redirect for WEXP. I realize it didn't work, but how can I put it back on the page AND get it to redirect (aka - work)?


[edit] RfC on Frater FiatLux

Since I've been asked not to comment on FFL's page, could you please inform FFL of the RfC? I've noticed that you've made some minor edits to it, so I know you are aware of it... Thanks. -999 (Talk) 23:08, 21 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Deleted

Thanks for the info, ADMINISTRATORS: What happened to 'past versions'?. But how can it be deleted? I mean, can anyone delete past versions or just the user who can delete his/her own past versions? Politis 16:37, 22 June 2006 (UTC)

Administrators can delete page versions. Their deletions must comply with the GFDL though. Such deleted versions can be viewed by all administrators, for example, I can see User:Macedonia's old userpage. --Lord Deskana Dark Lord of YOUR OPINIONS 17:27, 22 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] We have a problem

Hey Lord Deskana! I just wanted to thank you for your quick and helpful response in my request for semi-protection. I honestly do value your help. Anyways, just wanted to bring to your attention that countless editors including myself are in a bit of a conflict with one vandal who has ignored countless requests to refrain from ignoring the consensus formed. He has been reported countless times for violating the 3RR and has been banned for 48 hours before, yet when he returns no change is seen in his intentions and deliberately continues to vandalize the page. Just check this out- history of the current article in question history of previous article vandalized history of his contributions Talk page of the article in question(note the disrespectful manner in which he refers to other editors) and last but not least his previous and current 3RR reports. If you could comment on the article's talk page or his talk page, or even the current 3RR report and the Admins' noticeboard/Incidents report would be very much appreciated. I contacted you personally because you are the only one I trust that can help in this matter. Once again, I value your help. Thank you.-3bulletproof16 17:37, 22 June 2006 (UTC)

I am too busy to look into this at the minute, but I will be able to do so tomorrow. I've got the day off work. --Lord Deskana Dark Lord of YOUR OPINIONS 14:27, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Vandalism of my user page

A User:BabaLouis has vandalised my user page by labeling me as a "Satanist". Although I am an open minded individual who does not have a problem with others being Setians or Satanists, I would not really like to be classified as such. Just look at my page's history. Kephera975 14:21, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

I've reverted it for you, and warned the user with a {{tpv3}} template. You are capable of reverting vandalism yourself. To learn how to do so, read WP:REVERT. Anyway, if you have any further problems, feel free to contact me. --Lord Deskana Dark Lord of YOUR OPINIONS 14:24, 23 June 2006 (UTC)
Understood. I appreciate your fair mindedness, Dark Lord. Kephera975 14:45, 23 June 2006 (UTC)
You're welcome! --Lord Deskana Dark Lord of YOUR OPINIONS 14:47, 23 June 2006 (UTC)
I dislike having to continue bothering you. However, after I admitted that the article was correctly edited by other users back to his version, user:BabaLouis continues to harass me on my user talk page and is being very uncivil. I am not responding to him. Furthermore, he does not need to accuse me of knowing the other editors, as I do not. There is a mediation regarding these articles and these questions should be determined in the mediation.
-Kephera975 16:11, 23 June 2006 (UTC)
It's pretty difficult to appreciate that Baba Louis is harassing you. After all, Louis appears to just be asking you about why you keep adding that people are Satanists into articles. --Lord Deskana Dark Lord of YOUR OPINIONS 07:59, 24 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] The Quick Draw, eh?

I think the vandals got the point with the other userpage. I mean, they understand that you value their opinions. :) Yanksox (talk) 14:32, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Deletion

Please delete the page First Aid for Asthma. It always redirects.--Sean gorter 06:17, 24 June 2006 (UTC)

What's wrong with it redirecting? --Lord Deskana Dark Lord of YOUR OPINIONS 07:55, 24 June 2006 (UTC)
This may be easy to question, but I put up this ARTICLE not to be redirected, but to help Asthma sufferers!--Sean gorterthe famous Gorter family-contribs-I'm involved10:04, 25 June 2006 (UTC)
I'm not willing to delete the redirect. Also, Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, not a place to get First Aid information. We can't go giving medical advice without saying "We're not medical professionals" otherwise we could get sued. In addition, what you wrote wasn't really an encyclopedia entry. --Lord Deskana Dark Lord of YOUR OPINIONS 07:44, 27 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Make your move, dude!

Title says it all, really - waiting for you to make your next move! James Random 10:11, 24 June 2006 (UTC)

I would appreciate it if you'd be a little less cryptic, although I got the meaning eventually. --Lord Deskana Dark Lord of YOUR OPINIONS 11:16, 24 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Neo-Nazism Edit War

Regarding the article Neo-Nazism, specifically the part about Croatia.... I'm involved in an edit war with an IP address. I reverted some of his edits, as what i saw on the talk page convinced me that the article wasn't NPOV. I've read into the matter somewhat, and I'm rather convinced it isn't. I removed the offending paragraphs, but the IP address added them back. I left notes on his talk page, but He doesn't seem to reply. he mentions on my talk page the Concensus and Community are meaningless, and when I tried to meet him half way, by applying an 'unbalanced' tag but leaving the paragraphs in, he removes it. Any suggestions? I think we'd both appreciate your input! HawkerTyphoon 20:09, 24 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] No problem

I think, as mentioned, that that section should be archived since it is being edited by a blocked editor...oh well, such is life in the big wiki!--MONGO 09:08, 25 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Note for you...

Wikipedia:Administrators'_noticeboard#Apologies.2C_Reporting_myself_here. Could you just have a read, so you know what's going on? Thankyou:) HawkerTyphoon 03:25, 26 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Changing tags

Dear Deskana, sorry to bother you again and sorry about Gio bothering you again this morning. Could you please confirm to me that my following reasoning is right:

an editor who finds an article or a section tagged with the wrong tag (or thinks that it is) may and should change the incorect tag to the correct tag. Only if he thinks that there should be no tag at all (assuming there is no long-standing edit war) should he remove the tag completely and if he does he should so and not hide behind the (alleged) wrongness of the tag. If he doesn't know how to do it he should ask some other editor to do it for him.

Please tell me whether my reasoning is mistaken or sensible. And since you are an admin could you please, if I am right, admonish Giovanni for his bad faith move this morning on Adolf Hitler.

Cheers, Str1977 (smile back) 12:52, 26 June 2006 (UTC)

Does Giovanni believe that the section is not disputed? Are you implying that him saying he did not know the appropriate tag to replace it with was a smokescreen, to let him remove the tag completely without repercussions? Well, it's all speculation, I'm afraid. I'm not really willing to do anything at this stage. It's only a tag... I personally believe if people were to spend the time they normally spend arguing over the tag on actually debating the disputed content, content disputes would be resolved a lot quicker. Thanks for bringing this to my attention, anyway. --Lord Deskana Dark Lord of YOUR OPINIONS 17:22, 26 June 2006 (UTC)


[edit] New Account Names

I hope that you didn't think me rude. I was trying to be all inclusive and answer future questions so I don't have to keep going round and around. I did have an account. The account is closed and, although I could reopen it as I haven't been blocked, I would rather not. I have been editing anonymously for several months and was quite happy doing so - apart from the odd block to my ISP account but I needed to file an AfD and so I created a new account. I had intended to revert back to my anon account straight away, but I should have realized that I'd be poking an ant's nest with a stick and, now, like the USA in Iraq I'm stuck without an exit strategy.Neuropean 22:57, 26 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Its your move dude :)

James Random 18:16, 27 June 2006 (UTC) Take Move

[edit] Can you unprotect the Buu page?

Wiki-star has agreed to stop his editing sprees, so it's no longer needed. Nemu 20:50, 27 June 2006 (UTC)

Done. --Lord Deskana Dark Lord of YOUR OPINIONS 20:54, 27 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Jesus article

Thank you for protecting the Jesus article. This will be a really difficult issue to chew through and I'm hoping that the protection will cause people to focus upon the DR more closely. Peace! אמר Steve Caruso (desk/poll) 18:26, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

I was considering it this morning... I eventually got around to it when the past 10 or so edits were reverts. I hope you can get a speedy resolution to this. --Lord Deskana Dark Lord of YOUR OPINIONS 18:28, 28 June 2006 (UTC)
Yes - good call. When they can't edit the article it forces them to discuss! Sophia 21:43, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Taracka and Dragon Emperor

How's that for proof... but if you feel that I should still file a WP:RfCU against them, then I'll go ahead and do it. Thanks anyways, though. --3bulletproof16 22:48, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

I think a RfCU might be good. That comment to your talk page implies impersonation- someone proclaiming they're a sockpuppet to try and get another user's block extended. A RfCU would clear this right up. --Lord Deskana Dark Lord of YOUR OPINIONS 22:49, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] You're move, buddy.

James Random 09:58, 29 June 2006 (UTC) >< Take Move

Closing a few AfDs at the minute, my friend. I'll be there soon. --Lord Deskana Dark Lord of YOUR OPINIONS 09:59, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Englewood Schools

Could you please reconsider your decision to delete Englewood Schools and the other Colorado school districts? I had added the beginnings of an article to some of those school districts (city name, name of superintendent, name of school board president, URL of school board) and I don't think the other voters all recognized that the articles were no longer just lists of external links. TruthbringerToronto 02:25, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

If you are unhappy, you can take it to WP:DRV. That's more in-line with current process. --Lord Deskana Dark Lord of YOUR OPINIONS 08:15, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

Yes, I have done so. Please see Wikipedia:Deletion review/Log/2006 July 4. TruthbringerToronto (Talk | contribs) 06:45, 4 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Anne Frank image

I have asked, on that Anne Frank's cats page why the image is not fair use there. It is a photo of Anne Frank on an article about an important part of her life. It has not been newly uploaded and the reasons given for its fair use fit that article. Robertsteadman 09:47, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

Replied on article talk page. --Lord Deskana Dark Lord of YOUR OPINIONS 09:55, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Unprotection

I add my request for unprotect, of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Disputes have ceased for some time now, and there is to be no mediation.

On another note. When do people make a decision on Frater FiatLux's RfC? 15:23, 30 June 2006 (UTC)
Sorry, some how I forgot to sign. Zos 17:37, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] You're move, buddy.

James Random 09:58, 29 June 2006 (UTC) >< Take Move

[edit] Me or him?

In the RfA [1]? ViridaeTalk 06:39, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

Him. Sorry! I should have been a bit clearer. --Lord Deskana Dark Lord of YOUR OPINIONS 07:04, 1 July 2006 (UTC)
No probs. ViridaeTalk 07:11, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] quite inflammatory, right?

I was not discussing that to cause an argument. How could you know? Are you a psychic?
Again, I use IQ (i.e. the value I estimated) as a criterion for assessing the user's ability to be an admin or his ability to produce a valid vote on RfA. It is a nonsense, but I find the criterions for most of the oppose votes equally laughable. And I didn't disrupt wikipedia to make a point, thus I didn't violate WP:POINT. I have the same rights as the other editors, and saying that "he didn't pass my IQ test" is not the same as if I was saying "he is stupid", thus this is no personal attack. Pure logic, if I say a didn't pass my test because it's not bigger than 10, it doesn't mean that a is lower than 5. Thus, a feels offended only if it wants to feel offended. Got that? ackoz 07:59, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

I said If you're here to cause an argument. If. And I never warned you or blocked you or anything so I fail to see the point of the message. --Lord Deskana Dark Lord of YOUR OPINIONS 16:50, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Professor33's talk page

Hi, Deskana. I just saw your message on User talk:Professor33. Actually, I was thinking this morning of suggesting to you that I, at any rate, would be quite happy to have the talk page unprotected. It can be quite useful, sometimes, to do a temporary protection of the talk page of a blocked user who is abusing the template, just to show that it can happen. He's more likely to take it seriously now. Also, he'll probably realize that there's no need for him to keep putting the unblock template on the page to get admin attention, because the block is being discussed at WP:AN, so admins are aware of it. If he wants to comment, on his own talk page, I see no reason not to let him (as long as he doesn't abuse it). Cheers. AnnH ♫ 18:06, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

Regarding your question on Giovanni's talk page, see User talk:Bhadani, bottom of the page, section titled "Emails". AnnH ♫ 19:17, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Neuropean

Did yoyu get my email? I was glad to get some things off my chest.Neuropean 20:03, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

Yeah. I replied again. --Lord Deskana Dark Lord of YOUR OPINIONS 21:11, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

I know that I said that I wouldn't edit here again but I feel quite strongly that an indefinite ban isn't appropriate here.

  • Robert isn't a vandal out to disrupt, he is just very opinionated and stubborn. Yes, he can be quite rude at times, but my experiences on Wiki lead me to believe that abruptness is not an uncommon feature. His problem has been that he is looking for cabals and conspiracies and, to a very small extent, he has been justified in this.
  • Has he said sorry? Yes he has. Is he likely to do this again soon? No, I don't think so. I know for a fact that he can change for the better.
  • He has only really overstepped the mark with me and I suppose I am a red rag to abull to him (although he sees me everywhere, even when it is not me. I have promised never to post on any forum where he is a member, so future suspicion shouldn't be a problem. I feel that if I hadn't AfD'd his article, he would have continued in his 'ways' but not gone OTT, so I would rather not see him blocked.
  • I object in the strongest terms to any suggestion that I have stalked him in real life, I don't know exactly what evidence he has presented in his private emails, but whatever it is has got to be wrong. But I suppose that he has found my behaviour annoying - the AFD may have been a WP:Point, but wasn't meant as a 'personal' attack. It went downhill from there.
  • It has never been my attention to upset anyone - including Robert and I do not want to see him lose his hobby because of me. Hindsight is a wonderful thing, I'm sure Robert will agree with me.
  • I ask all concerned admins to give him one more chance. Blocking him will mean one less contributor and (although I still say that Moortje was an article crying out for a AfD,) he has made many positive contributions.
  • His probation wasn't very specific. Instead of blocking him, I ask that he be given more specfic terms and he be held to those in his future actions. Any admin action should be based upon 'future' productivity and not past indiscretions. I think that's the whole point of Wiki.

That's all.Neuropean 23:48, 24 July 2006 (UTC)

I understand your opinion, but I think an indefblock is appropriate. He's violated policies (namely WP:SOCK, though he still denies it repeatedly), he's argumentative... it's just obvious. We've been here before. You suggest we let him do this all again a THIRD time? No way. You can't claim he was unaware of what he was supposed to not do because of "vague terms of probation"... he was well aware. --Lord Deskana (talk) 06:49, 25 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Thank you

Thank you for reverting that vandalism left on my user page. BTW, my page is still being vandalized and so is Daishokaioshin's, KojiDude‎'s, and Onikage725's by Dragon Emperor himself, and his newest sockpuppets (including his IP address). If you could look into the problem I would really appreciate it. Thanks. --3bulletproof16 19:59, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Music Samples

Hi, I see you've responded to the straw poll at Wikipedia_talk:Music_samples. Since your vote, there has been some further discussion here, and I've suggested a slight amendment to the proposed guideline. I'd really appreciate your feedback on the subject. Thanks! --Wine Guy Talk 20:13, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Thank you

Thanks for finally blocking that Havenstone guy, all that page moving was getting on my nerves. Of course, Curps's bot blocked me for making a joke move to a joke page, but it doesn't do a thing when true pagemove vandalism occurs. Go figure. :) --Mr. Lefty Talk to me! 19:56, 2 July 2006 (UTC)

Hehe. Nice work. Funny how we run into each other twice in totally seperate incidents, both times about pagemoves. :-) --Lord Deskana Dark Lord of YOUR OPINIONS 19:57, 2 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] RFA thanks

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[edit] Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn discussion and civility

Lord Deskana, if you have a moment I would like you to check out the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn discussion page. Would it be fair to say that user:Hanuman Das is being quite uncivil? Kephera975 22:53, 2 July 2006 (UTC)

I'll check this tomorrow. I'm exhausted. --Lord Deskana (talk) 22:41, 3 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Professor33

I think that to be fair to him, you should have someone else take his request to be unblocked. I am not saying that you can not be neutral and fair, but as you are the one who has taken on all of his requests and were the original admin to block him, so I would appretiate if you gave a fresh mind this duty. I am by no means saying that he should be unblocked, but I read the section on the admin's notice board, and feel that the same few people are participating in the discussion. Thanks False Prophet 02:59, 3 July 2006 (UTC)

I have no intention of responding to anything he says, least of all responding to unblock requests. He's been quite quiet recently... I think I know why. --Lord Deskana (talk) 22:39, 3 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks again

Thank you for reverting the vandalism on my user page again and Semi-Protecting it. Though I'm glad that the vandalism has subsided for now, it looks like Dragon Emperor is back making threats of vandalizing again. I was wondering if there was some way of blocking IP addresses from making new usernames. Just wondering... --3bulletproof16 17:42, 3 July 2006 (UTC)3bulletproof16 19:59, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

I blocked LOADS of sockpuppets of his recently, see Wikipedia:Requests for checkuser/Case/Dragon Emperor. Are you aware he is a reincarnation of another user? --Lord Deskana (talk) 22:40, 3 July 2006 (UTC)
Yeah, I knew he was Taracka all along [2]. I just referred to him as Dragon Emperor because he had used that name to comment on my talk page for the first time... Hey, thanks again for blocking him and hopefully putting a stop to his sockpuppets. (EDIT: look what I just found... [3]) --3bulletproof16 23:34, 3 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Need advice on Chris Tucker page

I've been keeping my eye on the Chris Tucker page for a while, and have gotten a little tired of what seems to be an ongoing case of vandalism. I would take this to the vandalism notice board, but I'm not certain what category it would fall under, or whether the article really falls under the criteria for semiprotection or whatever other remedies are available. Ordinarily I'd just continue monitoring the article, but some vandalism has gone unnoticed by the Counter-Vandalism Unit and I can't guarantee that I'll be around to catch it. I was hoping that you might be able to look at it and give me some advice on what I should do next. Captainktainer * Talk 12:22, 4 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] AfC templates

Thank you so much for your hard work on the AfC response templates, and for so promptly improving the one I added! Your efficiency is almost spooky. :) Kickaha Ota 21:26, 5 July 2006 (UTC)

I float around without editing sometimes. That's why I can appear to suddently pounce on something, because in actual fact I've been watching it for a bit! I'm just glad I can be of help. Thanks for contributing to the templates. --Lord Deskana (talk) 21:27, 5 July 2006 (UTC)
Somewhat like the way I pounced on this message! Hehe... --Lord Deskana (talk) 21:28, 5 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Hello

i recently joined wikipedia with hopes of being an administrator(i know that will take awhile) well I wish you the best Wikipedia95 16:36, 6 July 2006 (UTC)

OK. Well you're a long way off yet. I suggest avoiding performing edits like [4] this. Try editing and improving the encyclopedia instead. Edit articles you're interested in and have a fair amount of knowledge in. I like editing and maintaining articles on Star Wars and the like. Enjoy! --Lord Deskana (talk) 16:50, 6 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Admin?

Actually, yeah. I was wondering if I could write stuff for my website on my user page then copy&paste the preview onto my site. I like Wikipedia's formatting and it helps organize my site a little better. KojiDude 23:04, 6 July 2006 (UTC)

Not really. It's not really appropriate and doesn't help build the encyclopedia in any way, shape or form. --Lord Deskana (talk) 23:05, 6 July 2006 (UTC)
Ok. Just wanted to make sure so I wouldn't have S.W.A.T teams with the wikipedia logo on their jackets busting into my house. KojiDude 23:09, 6 July 2006 (UTC)
That would have been the next stage, yes. --Lord Deskana (talk) 23:10, 6 July 2006 (UTC)
lol Part of me thinks you aren't kidding. KojiDude 23:19, 6 July 2006 (UTC)
Of course I'm kidding. Although I do know where you live. --Lord Deskana (talk) 08:39, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
I can take home pictures I took with my camera, edit them on paint, and its still self made, right? KojiDude (talk) 23:06, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Gibraltar: RfC on Gibnews

Hello, Burgas00 has opened a RfC on Gibnews. Please check it here: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia%3ARequests_for_comment%2FGibnews

--Panchurret 07:43, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Administrator

Hello,I currently came across the user page of User:ChrisB and noticed that he used in appropriate language that offended me.It was on the subject Portlander.If you could enforce some sort of punishment or warning it would be greatly appreciated.

[edit] AMA Roll Call

There is currently an AMA Roll Call going on. Please visit the page and sign your name to indicate whether or not you're still active. :-) אמר Steve Caruso (desk/poll) 18:04, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] The Return of Wiki-Star

Well for once I'm somewhat flattered that he actually addressed me this time. [5] Though I'm not too fond of him saying that he was going to kill me, I do, however, manage to find some comedic relief in all this at the thought of him attempting to kill me. Here's my analysis: He can't write at all so my guess is another Dragon Emperor "Sockpuppet". However, the IPs responsible for the recent vandalism [6]are AOL trolls so there is a slim possibility that Wiki-star could indeed be making himself look like an ass again... --3bulletproof16 21:44, 15 July 2006 (UTC)

I blocked that IP. I'm in a bit of a "non-tolerance" mood today since I come online to find attack pages about me and my userpage vandalised. --Lord Deskana (talk) 22:28, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Congrats

You're the first one, I guess.[7]. Yanksox 22:19, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

Well, I see you've taken care of everything. Hope everything else goes right. Yanksox 22:24, 16 July 2006 (UTC)
Thanks for pointing that out. That user exhibited behaviour of a few users that I've indefblocked so I saw no reason not to indefblock again. It was a vandal only account anyway. --Lord Deskana (talk) 22:25, 16 July 2006 (UTC)
Yeah, I found it sort of odd that he picked you and did something like that so quickly. Yanksox 22:26, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] 152.163.100.68 (talk • contribs • deleted contribs • WHOIS • RDNS • trace • RBLs • http • block user • block log)

Please use an IP only block, thank you--AOL user 16:34, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

Apologies. I've been less active recently, and hadn't noticed the new feature that they implimented. Changed to block only anonymous users. Thanks for the note... --Lord Deskana (talk) 17:28, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Your signature

The all-caps of your signature, combined with your signing yourself "Lord Deskana", gives a rather Darth Vader-like impression - "I value your opinion, but if it does not please me, I will use my Sith powers to asphyxiate you!".

Disclaimer: The above comment was intended purely for the purposes of humour. The commentator expressly denies all liability from any action taken which relies thereon. The commentator further denies any and all liability (including, but not limited to, stress, injury, suffering or loss of earnings) resulting from the grave insult against yourself by the above. If you have any questions, please contact my attorney. --David Mestel(Talk) 19:52, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

You have, of course, been indefinitely blocked for daring to speak to me. Expect the SWAT troops at midday tomorrow, though they do occasionally like to show up early to surprise you and such like. Please note that the power to fight a SWAt team is insignficant compared to the power of the Force. --Lord Deskana (talk) 23:26, 17 July 2006 (UTC)
You killed my father! --David Mestel(Talk) 06:41, 18 July 2006 (UTC)
If only you knew the power of the Dark Side. --Lord Deskana (talk) 13:48, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] 72.13.168.149 aka Anon64 aka Blue Tie

You tangled with this user (as 72.13.168.149) last month. Now in one (Blue Tie) of his two other guises (the other is Anon64), he's about to scuttle the RfA for Andypandy.UK over the subject of sockpuppetry. (See opposing comment 15). Do you know anything about this person or what's going on with him and Andypandy.UK? --A. B. 06:54, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

I know nothing. I can't even really remember exactly what I said to them. Were they complaining about my conduct? Seems quite a common pastime, aside from creating attack pages about me. --Lord Deskana (talk) 13:50, 18 July 2006 (UTC)
See User talk:Deskana/Archive 4#Reply on another page. This is the same user that went after SOPHIA fairly viciously(1, 2, 3).--A. B. 14:56, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] AFD

Hi! I've recently put the article Dub Piece up for deletion, on thr gorunds that it's non-notable, and most probably created by the same people who created the videos. I'd appreciate your vote on the matter, either way (of course), at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Dub Piece. Thanks! HawkerTyphoon 02:58, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks

Thanks for "unblocking" me! — Knowledge Seeker দ 07:20, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] User:Misza13's pile!

Image:One-hundred-WikiThanks.gif
 Thank you for contributing the impressive the pile of supports gathered on my RfA, which passed with a final tally of 0x0104/0x01/0x00. I'm happy that so many people have put faith in my abilities as an admin and promise to use the tools wisely and do my best not to let you down. If I ever may be of assistance, just leave a note on my talk page.
Misza13, the rouge-on-demand admin wishes you happy editing!

NOTE: This message has been encrypted with the sophisticated ROT-26 algorithm.
Ability to decipher it indicates a properly functioning optical sensor array.

[edit] The boxers Davey Moore

_ _ Thanks for your closing & followup on Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/The boxers Davey Moore. Since i need (below) to ask you about what comes next, it would be artificial to avoid offering two critisms:

  1. As is made explicit re speedy deletions, so with all deletions: no deletion can be responsibly effected without at least a minute's attention to the page's What links here. In this case there are 8 (beyond the two created in the AfD process), of which 3 are from talk pages that probably shouldn't concern us, and one is a template of interest only bcz of the two indirect lks it causes. Of the remaining 4 rdlks, each is likely to act as an invitation to create a similar article under the same or a similar title. Leaving them where they are has the potential for requiring another AfD, so that you might well have saved work by other admins & responsibile editors if you had passed on the opportunity to close this one, rather than doing it as you did. (I'll kill them cleanly).
  2. Many Del'g AfDs include explicit votes for merging, and such votes are a fine example of where AfD-closing admins should exercise their explicit responsibility to not just to count the votes but to judge the quality of the arguments on each side. An argument for merging goes directly to the concept of AfD being not about the quality of the article's current content, but about whether an article with that title could be encyclopedic. (If only the content is at fault, it should be replaced by a stub rather than placed on AfD in the first place.) An argument was made by the nom'r of this AfD that the nom'd article is redundant in light of the Dab and bios, which should be regarded as the best argument made (even tho it is a better argument for merger than deletion). Merger is implicitly put on the table by the lousy argument "A _very_ unlikely search term, so no point redirecting to the disambig page". (It is a lousy argument bcz
    it is based solely on an off-the-cuff opinion,
    the article or its title appear at 16 places that Google indexes,
    the title appears in two of the extracts of the first three hits on
    "Davey Moore" boxer
    and bcz it will continue to show on the first hit no matter what WP does.
    If you were unwilling to construe the result as "Merge", i think you would have been better to extend (and relist) it with the explanation that no valid arguements had been presented.

_ _ I also question whether the dismissal of the mere coincidence (my own opinion) as "another curse myth" (or however worded) is NPoV: not being a curse is unprovable and thus PoV, and, where (unlike the Darwin/Lincoln coincidence debates on WP) discussion of a coincidence doesn't clutter articles of wider interest, the PoV that interest in coincidence is interst in curses. But i've no interest in boxing or coincidences or curses, but only in this case in creating two bios in place of the earlier tandem one, so that's someone else's worry.
_ _ My interest is also far too little to go thru the undeletion process, but i am creating a rdr from the deleted title to the Dab: that is no violation of process nor a basis for speedy deletion (tho RfD, presumably provides a rememdy for the disgruntled). My question to you is whether you object to my undeleting the old revisions of the article (producing the result that a merge call on the AfD would have), which clarify the long history of the title on WP, and avoid making the title appear to be a recent innovation. (You'll notice at CSD R3, (emphasis added)

Redirects as a result of an implausible typo that were recently created....

that long-standing bad names for encyclopedic matter, which get copied and indexed outside WP, are subject to some protection, since they lead new users to good articles. It's only unenc'ic titles that can't be rdr'd to enc'ic material whose existence we want to completely erase.) _ _ Thanks for your attention.
--Jerzy•t 17:27, 22 July 2006 (UTC)

OK... I'm not quite sure I really understand the point of this message. Can you elabourate a bit on your reasons for leaving it here? (Note that this is an honest question, though I've possibly worded it badly enough to sound like an accusation) --Lord Deskana (talk) 18:46, 22 July 2006 (UTC)

_ _ I didn't hear any accusation, and i'm afraid i often try so hard to cover all the angles that i leave the air too full of dust to be understood. I think that my plan of creating a redirect The boxers Davey Moore reading

#REDIRECT Davey Moore

is at worst RfD bait, which doesn't worry me.
_ _ On the other hand, someone might object to my also undeleting the history of The boxers Davey Moore in order to merge that history into that of the Rdr: they might call it an out-of-process reversal of the AfD. IMO, you as caller of the AfD, would be the editor whose objection would be most likely and most persuasive. If you don't imagine yourself complaining about my maneuvering those (presently deleted) old revisions into the history of the impending Rdr, i intend to do so and chance the consequences of anyone else raising an objection.
_ _ I suppose i may still be unclear, and if so, please don't hesitate to ask again. Thanks.
--Jerzy•t 01:58, 23 July 2006 (UTC)

Great, thanks for the clarification there. If you want to undelete the history and create a redirect you've got no objections from me. Thanks for bringing this my attention, my friend. --Lord Deskana (talk) 17:10, 23 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] per Neuropean, re Robertsteadman

(this is being sent to Shane, Dan, and Ann as the three who Neuropean contacted with his request as well as Tony)

Assuming you read what Neuropean wrote, do you have any consideration of giving Robert another last chance? I have my own feelings on the matter, but want more feedback. Please reply here, or on my talk page, or email me. Syrthiss 12:05, 25 July 2006 (UTC)

No. Robertsteadman has already had a second chance, I do not think he should be given another. --Lord Deskana (talk) 12:13, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
Thanks :) Syrthiss 12:15, 25 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] AMA Resignation

I'm sorry to see you leave the AMA as you are a Wikipedian with a good head on your shoulders and have always been helpful :-) Good luck with where you journey to from here! אמר Steve Caruso (desk/AMA) 14:00, 27 July 2006 (UTC)

To be frank, it's partially cause of Wikipedia talk:Requests for checkuser#Temporary hiatus. What is that about? --Lord Deskana (talk) 16:46, 27 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] 3Bulletproof

Thanks I have not been doing editing but I believe you need to keep an eye on him. He has been violating the 3RR on other pages as well. --TheTruth2 16:48, 27 July 2006 (UTC)

Me protecting the page with your warning on was not an endorsment of your warning. I do not know whether or not he has violated 3RR. In future, please reply on one page, either mine or your own, so that the conversation is not repeated. --Lord Deskana (talk) 16:49, 27 July 2006 (UTC)

I will. I am trying to talk to him on his page but he keeps on deleting it. I have nothing but cival to him.--TheTruth2 16:51, 27 July 2006 (UTC)

Of course. This is the most civil comment in the world. Leave him alone. --Lord Deskana (talk) 16:53, 27 July 2006 (UTC)

I feel I need a apology from him. That comment was the only one. But HE is in violation of the 3RR on other pages especially the Wrestlemania 17 page. 4 changes in 24 hours. YOu should keep an eye on him.--TheTruth2 16:56, 27 July 2006 (UTC)

No. I'm afraid I don't believe people who's stories change. "I have been nothing but civil" changes to "Except that one". I've told you exactly what you should do. Leave him alone. If he violates 3RR, then report him on WP:AN/3RR. --Lord Deskana (talk) 16:59, 27 July 2006 (UTC)

I will report him. but since you are already here Can I report to you> Here is the page http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=WrestleMania_X-Seven&oldid=66061234--TheTruth2 17:01, 27 July 2006 (UTC)

Put it on the 3RR noticeboard and I will look at it. Make sure you format it properly, I won't look over a malformed report. --Lord Deskana (talk) 17:04, 27 July 2006 (UTC)

Can you help me format it then> I can't get it to look like the others for some reason.--70.129.186.88 17:23, 27 July 2006 (UTC)

Difflinks on 3RR reports should be given like this...
17:00, 27 July 2006
You can see I have provided the time of the edit. This was copied from the page history. Very few (probably none) administrators will look at reports that do not have the edit time. The code for the above is as follows...
17:00, 27 July 2006
Contact me again when you have formatted teh report correctly. --Lord Deskana (talk) 17:25, 27 July 2006 (UTC)

It should be fixed now. He has other articles as well that he violated it.--TheTruth2 17:43, 27 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] My Talk Page

I'm not arguing with him at all. I'm just not responding, I much rather not feed the trolls than go through another pointless argument with him again. The other reason I've been reverting my talk page is because I'm in the process of archiving it and every time I'm almost done with that I see I have a new message... and I know you agree with me when I say this... That yellow/orange sign on the top of a page can get really annoying sometimes, especially when you're trying to take care of something else. Just wanted to clear that up, and I apologize if I dragged you into another one of my dilemmas again. --3bulletproof16 16:54, 27 July 2006 (UTC)

Bullet I am trying to clear the air but you will not let it air out.--TheTruth2 16:57, 27 July 2006 (UTC)
If you guys start arguing on my talk page then you're both getting blocked to stop you from doing it. Arguing on each others talk pages is one thing, arguing on someone elses is crossing the line. You can DISCUSS here, dont argue/edit war. --Lord Deskana (talk) 17:00, 27 July 2006 (UTC)
Let me clear the air on this. Remember that I am not arguing with anyone here. I just want you to be informed so you do not get the wrong impression of me. It all started with TheTruth2 signing up 4 days ago and making a few edits here and there, I notice he was a new member so I welcomed him into Wikipedia. Then he makes this edit [8] to WrestleMania X8. It's an extended summary of the match with a few grammar errors and some peacock terms and weasel words. I know its all done in good faith so leave it there until I see the Wikiproject's guidelines on how to summarize matches [9]. So I quickly revert his change to the previous one. See the talk page. He continues to revert it back with "People need to know what happened" as his argument. TJ Spyke, who is also familiar with the guideline refers TheTruth2 to it. You would think that after he was referred to the guideline and now has 2 other experienced members upholding it, he would stop right? Wrong.... So I warn him for deliberately adding the text while ignoring the consensus formed by other members. His retaliation? He warns me for vandalism...[10]... yes vandalism... So he continues on with his reversions [11] until I report him to intervention against vandalism [12]. His retaliation? You guessed it... he reports me to intervention against vandalism [13]...The result? He gets blocked for a while and then gets his blocked reduced by another admin who also got caught up with the wrong impression. You would thing that after the block he would have stopped right? Wrong... so then I report him for violating the 3RR which I know you saw. His retaliation? He reports me for the 3RR. So we both end up getting blocked because of one Troll who just signs up a few days ago and decides he's going to make the rules now and If anyone has a problem with that then he's going to put his retaliation boots on and stop at nothing to get those people blocked. What I still don't understand is that he had the whole WikiProject Professional wrestling community showing him the rules and guidelines only to spit on their faces and do things his way. Why must I be the one to have to deal with the Wiki-stars and Dragon Emperors of Wikipedia?... Hope you didn't get tired of reading this but it's the only way to clear my name Lord Deskana --3bulletproof16 17:37, 27 July 2006 (UTC)

And now he's going to report me for a so called 3RR violation. Lord Deskana please tell me how this [14] is a 3RR violation. The guy doesn't even know the guidelines to reporting a 3RR. Why do I keep getting reported for stuff I don't do and have no one see that I'm just upholding the policies established by Wikipedia and its members?. I'm telling you Lord Deskana, its only the Wiki-stars and Dragon Emperors. See Wikipedia:Mediation Cabal/Cases/2006-07-26 WrestleMania X8 [15] --3bulletproof16 17:41, 27 July 2006 (UTC)

  • As you could tell on the history my last edit was at 19:49 he made the case at 20:03 told me at 20:05 not even warning me that he was doing it.

Let me clear it up. I stated my reasons to them. It was not deemed vandalism it was deemed a content issue. I followed the guidelines for the wrestling project. It did state any notable points in the match and so I reverted the change back to include that. He got upset over the "peacok terms" and "weasel words" and the grammer errors. So that was fixeed and put it back in. He then took it out. THis is a very long story too long for that matter You would have to go back thru the history pages to find the TRUE STORY. I even stopped and I even apologized to the the wrestling community. I have since done nothing to those sites. I have attempted to clear the air with this person and keeps on deleting it. I would like a apology from him due to the distesss he has caused.--TheTruth2 17:53, 27 July 2006 (UTC)

One more thing. I am not a part of their community They also don't "own" the wrestling sites. Wikipedia is a site for users to go and look at the things they want to read about. If they feel that they need to change something they should. They are not apart of this "community" so why should they follow their guidelines . If they just want to improve it? I followed their guidelines and it stated notable points which I feel should be added. Those are noteable points to me AND TO OTHERS. They are not part of their group. They do not own those articles--TheTruth2 17:57, 27 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Howdy, My Lord

Hey, I'm sorry you couldn't support, but the comments you left were really encouraging any ways. Thanks man, and if you need anything from me feel free to contact me. I still owe you. :P Yanksox 16:10, 29 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] IRC

Is there any chance you could quickly hop onto IRC (#wikipedia-en or #wikipedia) so I could discuss your response to my RFCU? Cheers, Killfest2—Daniel.Bryant 12:03, 31 July 2006 (UTC)

Just got your message and I'm on now... --Lord Deskana (talk) 12:36, 31 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] George Bush

Please look at the edits being made about The Decider in George Bush. Can you come to a decision for this section?

I believe that the information about The Decider is important and should be added. It has to do with how he is viewed in society.

Please insert my previous information and inform the other editor not to remove such information.

I do not intend on continuing an editing war, but I do want the correct information to be present in the article

Thank you. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Playnine9 (talk • contribs) .

It's not my decision to make. I'm just stopping edit warring. Go find a consensus with the other editors on the article talk page rather than asking me to decide. It's not my job to decide. --Lord Deskana (talk) 18:33, 1 August 2006 (UTC)

You are not...the decider? *haha i'm hillarious

Please sign your comments as requested in the talk page header. --Lord Deskana (talk) 20:01, 1 August 2006 (UTC) —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Playnine9 (talk • contribs) .

[edit] Alert!

Mark ritzchkin has been blocked indefinitely, but can still edit. Please block him. He has been vandalising. He has already been warned twice. El gRiNgO 21:59, 2 August 2006 (UTC)Crisspy

You might want to tag that name on the RFCU. Yanksox 22:09, 2 August 2006 (UTC)
It's been processed now anyway. I've no regrets blocking this idiot after all the hassle he has caused me with his abusive sockpuppets. Sometimes I feel like I spend nearly all my time blocking sockpuppets of people that have decided to wage war against me... --Lord Deskana (talk) 16:52, 3 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks again... (again)

Thank you for reverting the PA on my talk page again. Glad you're looking out for Wikipedians. How did you see the PA so quickly, though? Million thanks again Lord Deskana. --3bulletproof16 20:46, 3 August 2006 (UTC)

Your talk page is on my watchlist. I regularly check my watchlist. That's why I appear to pounce on things. At night I'm very rarely "offline"... I'm just normally checking my watchlist every 5 minutes while playing a game or something. You're welcome. --Lord Deskana (talk) 20:55, 3 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] WP:MUSIC

Hi there Deskana,

I was wondering if you vcould have a look here [16] and see what you think? It's becoming a point of contention for several people, and could use a firm decision being made either way! Thanks, HawkerTyphoon 22:35, 3 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] false claims

I noticed you claimed that NPOV77 is a confirmed puppet of mine? Where was this confirmed? I think you will find that this is one of those in the suspected category. YOu know, no evidence, other than the "secret liguistic" evidence presented by ideological opponents who would rather I not be here to make it easier for them to bias articles with their POV. But, confirmed, No, never has been. I also note that you say 'he has many confirmed socket puppets, such as (naming two (one false), so as to suggest there are more than two--which is not true. I suggest you retract your statement, giving you the benefit of the doubt of an honest mistake, since unlike others, I do assume good faith.Giovanni33 09:21, 8 August 2006 (UTC)

On this occasion, I agree with Giovanni, but I can't really blame Deskana, since when someone has as many puppets as Giovanni, it's hard to keep track of them all. (It's easier for me, because I've been following this from the very beginning, and was editing the same articles.) He has only two confirmed puppets; they are BelindaGong and Freethinker99. (Of course, with the suspected ones, it's not as if there's any doubt; it's just that either a different IP was used, or a user check was not done at the time.) If you're online, I'm sure you'll correct that shortly. If you're not, I'll post something later this morning. Cheers. AnnH ♫ 09:31, 8 August 2006 (UTC)
I'll change it. I can't even remember the names of all his puppets, never mind what their status is. If Giovanni's only defense is to pick at the semantics of things that I say, then I'm obviously making a good case. --Lord Deskana (talk) 09:37, 8 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Kayfabe and PW-wrestling templates on Talk:Tony Blair

I added them only because the article is a popular target for sockpuppets of User:Dick Witham. --TheM62Manchester 19:25, 8 August 2006 (UTC)

Well please don't. It looks stupid on an article about the prime minister. --Lord Deskana (talk) 19:26, 8 August 2006 (UTC)
Sorry, only trying to stop vandals. Thanks for the advice. --TheM62Manchester 19:32, 8 August 2006 (UTC)
No problem. :-) --Lord Deskana (talk) 19:44, 8 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Thus spake the Lord Deskana

I think you need to look at the blocking policy and ask yourself "What would Deskana do?". The answer is block you for 31 hours. One more word of abuse or anthing similar and this page shall be sprotected

That's the funniest block notice I've ever seen. I nearly fell off my chair laughing. Many thanks for bringing some solid-gold hilarity into my day. Best, Gwernol 19:35, 8 August 2006 (UTC)

I'm honoured. Sometimes I come out with some pretty funny stuff. Other times my jokes make no sense and people don't realise it's a joke. Glad to have made your day. :-) --Lord Deskana (talk) 20:07, 8 August 2006 (UTC)
Yeah, I think you are hilarious - you certainly make my life worthwhile.82.25.23.38 15:57, 10 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Guess who's back...

Taracka's got a whole bunch of new socks. It's pretty obvious they're him (as usual). One of them left me this message. I'm guessing he was referring to either you or 3bulletproof16. You should welcome him back with a nice, long, quiet block, wouldn't you agree?--KojiDude 07:46, 9 August 2006 (UTC)

I've checked and he appears to have been silence for two more months. Have you noticed anything in the past few hours? Give me a shout if you see him about and I'll see what I can do for you. --Lord Deskana (talk) 10:06, 9 August 2006 (UTC)
Ooh... I have the power to vanquish someone now. Hehehe... I'm flattered. --3bulletproof16 16:24, 9 August 2006 (UTC)
I wonder how he came up with this name? Hmm... --3bulletproof16 16:33, 9 August 2006 (UTC)


Image:Danavecpurpletiger.jpg This user hails the great Lord Deskana


This is what you get when you mix bordem with Userboxes.--KojiDude 07:34, 10 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Thank you

Hello!

Thank you for participating in my RfA! Unfortunately, it ended with a final result of (32/31/5) which no consensus was achieved. Nevertheless, I'd like to thank you again for your comments and to keep an eye out for me within the next 3 months. If you would like to give any helpful advice, please contact me via my suggestions page for my next RfA. :)

[edit] Dear Deskana

Have you really left wikipedia? How come you said you woudn't associate yourself with it anymore in your edit summary? I'm anxious to know if this is a joke or this real, because you're a really good user and even an admin. So please tell me what's up.Nerdchomper 02:08, 11 August 2006 (UTC)Fat Lui

Oh, yeah, could you please show me how to find the thing that determines my wiki-stress level (if you're still on, that is). That'll be all.

I'm still here. I said I felt no need to associate myself with WP:AMA anymore. I'm just around a bit less often recently. I've got to go to work so I'll show you the Wikistress thing later if you'd like. --Lord Deskana (talk) 09:57, 11 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Giovanni33 proposal

Hi, Deskana. I know you've been busy lately, so you may have missed some new developments about Giovanni. I have reactivated the discussion, at AN/I. Just in case you missed it, Jayjg has now confirmed through checkuser that Professor33, NeoOne, and CleanSocks are all sockpuppets of Giovanni33.[17] [18] Giovanni has now come as close as I think he can come (without losing face) to admitting sockpuppetry. I see no reason to try to force a more explicit confession. He has agreed here that it doesn't pay, and has asked to be unblocked on certain conditions which, if enforced, would make the use of sockpuppets completely futile. I've made a proposal here, at the Incidents Noticeboard. Also, this section of Danny's talk page gives a summary of this history and contains links to all or nearly all the places where it has been discussed. The blocking admin has indicated that he will consider unblocking early, and I'd be happy with that, but I think we need to work out the conditions that Giovanni agrees to first. Assuming that the sockpuppetry stops, I'd also be happy with removing the puppeteer tag from his own user page, in order to help him to make a clean start, free from any unnecessary humiliation. Don't feel you have to get involved, but if you have time, a comment at the noticeboard would be welcome. I'm hoping to have this sorted out as soon as possible, because I need to go on wiki-break to finish some writing. Cheers. AnnH ♫ 07:14, 13 August 2006 (UTC)


[edit] Your name

has been mentioned here, FYI. ×Meegs 13:56, 17 August 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for informing me. Have responded there. --Lord Deskana (talk) 14:31, 17 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Got a good laugh

I'm not sure why I got a laugh from this but I did. You always do a great job. Yanksox 15:47, 19 August 2006 (UTC)

Thanks! :-D --Lord Deskana (talk) 15:49, 19 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] New user looking for help

Hello Darth. Are you a moderator on this website? Is there a F A Q? Can I use this site on A O L?—The preceding unsigned comment was added by Arce (talk • contribs) 08:12, 20 August 2006.
Hello are you there? Are you in charge? Please reply.—The preceding unsigned comment was added by Arce (talk • contribs) 10:01, 20 August 2006.
Why are you ignoring me? What have I done to deserve this? British Gas has better customer service!—The preceding unsigned comment was added by Arce (talk • contribs) 13:16, 20 August 2006.

Arce, take a look at your talk page. Captainktainer * Talk 20:20, 20 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Cathytreks

Our friend Cathytreks is back. If you've got a bit of time, you may wish to review her last few months of editing. She hasn't actually "contributed" anything, but she has managed a few rants and a lot of name calling. Is there a process for handling editors who serve only as disruptions to Wikipedia? Rklawton 05:06, 25 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Boulder Valley School District

[edit] Inapropreit User Name?

Would User:Yuckfoo's name be inapropreit? (Switching the F and Y makes it "Fuckyoo")--KojiDude 19:56, 30 August 2006 (UTC)

Hard to say really. "Inappropriate username" is not specifically defined (which is for the best really). Try bringing it up on WP:ANI and seeing what the general concensus is. --Lord Deskana (talk) 15:40, 2 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Regarding KojiDude's recent block on WP:IAR

I strongly believe this block is not justified and unreasonable. Only two offenses were made and none after being warned. -- bulletproof 3:16 00:26, 2 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Becoming a Contactor

Hi! I was thinking about becoming a contactor for vandalism at WP:ABUSE, and I noticed that you are one. I was wondering what sort of work it entails, and how I would go about applying? HawkerTyphoon 04:12, 2 September 2006 (UTC)

Add your name! That's it to join really. I really need to remember to remove myself from that list as I just don't have the time to do it anymore. --Lord Deskana (talk) 15:39, 2 September 2006 (UTC)
Thanks! HawkerTyphoon 15:57, 2 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] The Experiment

LOL! Wow, that's amazing. Though, I think that's a crummy present. So, considering you're 18 and in the UK, you can get bombed. :P Here you go! Btw, keep up the good admin stuff. Yanksox 20:35, 4 September 2006 (UTC)

Happy Birthday! :P
Happy Birthday! :P

[edit] Vic Grimes

Members from The Professional Wrestling WikiProject and I can't get through to user JB196. He continues to revert the article, reducing its quality claiming that he is not credited as "The Author" in the article itself. The issue is being brought up here [19] help would be greatly appreciated. -- bulletproof 3:16 04:07, 5 September 2006 (UTC)

Please help me. He is harassing me on my own talk page. -- bulletproof 3:16 04:49, 5 September 2006 (UTC)
Hey, Deskana, I liked this edit [20] but just think: if you'd claimed credit you could have joined the rouge admin cabal :o) Guy 09:07, 10 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] WrestleMania 22

McPhail has reverted the article every time an edit is made. He clearly does not assume good faith in the contributions of editors such as me and TJ Spyke. Every time an edit is made to improve the article, McPhail returns and reverts the article claiming it as being "Cleaned Up" [21]. This is the version that TJ Spyke and I worked on [22]. We based the whole format of the article on these two articles (WrestleMania XX and WrestleMania 21) and this isn't the first time McPhail has reverted the article to his own liking. See the article's history here [23] every single "Clean Up" he has made have only been reverts to his previous version. This is really getting frustrating to users like me and TJ Spyke who have worked so hard to improve the article's quality. He has been referred to WP:OWN several times before but has simply ignored it. Help would certainly be appreciated. Thank you. -- bulletproof 3:16 23:04, 5 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] As you're the admin who indef blocked JB

Can you post the rounding off of the situation at [Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents#blanking via {{cite}}]] and at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard#User:JB196? Also you will see at the incidents page I listed JB's incidents with DVDVR, wrestling spirit etc. as he is now indefblocked can these be removed from the pages as harrassment? –– Lid(Talk) 05:16, 8 September 2006 (UTC)

Also JB's page needs the indefblocked template. –– Lid(Talk) 06:42, 8 September 2006 (UTC)
I'm not quite clear on policy but does this require a listing at Wikipedia:List of banned users? –– Lid(Talk) 05:12, 10 September 2006 (UTC)
There is a listing. --Lord Deskana (talk) 16:15, 10 September 2006 (UTC)
Yeah I added it after I didn't know if you'd get back to me heh. Just covering the bases. –– Lid(Talk) 16:26, 10 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Chris Hamrick

Any chance of semi-protecting this page please? Banned user JB196 seems intent on re-adding his "list compiled by Jonathan Barber" credit to the page. Apologies if I should be asking this somewhere else, just you seem to be dealing with several other similar issues. Thanks Sasaki 06:40, 10 September 2006 (UTC)

Done. Also blocked one of the IPs. --Lord Deskana (talk) 16:16, 10 September 2006 (UTC)
Thanks. I'm not sure what good blocking the IPs will do, as he's changing them rather quickly [24]. A quick look at the edit history of your discussion page will show he's vandalising here now as well... Sasaki 16:34, 10 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Death Valley Driver Video Review

Any chance of semi-protecting this page as well please? JB196 seems intent on adding tags that several other editors remove, and his ever-changing AOL IP makes it difficult to deal with the situation otherwise. Thanks Sasaki 21:55, 12 September 2006 (UTC)

He's still at it, using AOL IP's to revert against consensus. We requested semi-protection once, and it was declined, stating that if he continued, we could look into a block or maybe semi-protecting it.. as you can probably tell from the history of the page, he's decided that he's going to keep adding the tag (against consensus) come hell or high water (which he's done on the other articles he didn't like. Thanks for looking at it! SirFozzie 05:25, 18 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Bazzajf

I don't hold out much hope for this one, he looks like he's only here for a fight. Ah well, don't say "I told you so" too loudly... Guy 22:33, 12 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] you are my favorite admin

you work at subway which rocks cause i do to so you recieve my admin of the year award how would i go about putting it on your userpage? User:Big foot123456789

[edit] To Deskana

Admins: Please do not revert this message. This is an apology.

Hey Dan,

Let me start this off by admitting that I am the current account user:Crisspy. I will admit to previously being a sockpuppetteer, and ally (but not sock) of 1028.

But, the main reason I posted a message here is because I wanted to apologize. The several accounts involving your name, and the several attempts to vandalize your userpage, were all harmless things carried out as jokes by my friend, user:1028 and I. I never really took the time to observe what you do for wikipedia, and relied only on malice because of my friend’s numerous blocks on various accounts. And, I am taking the time now to give you a sincere apology for my annoying, agitating abuse to wikipedia and its administrators. And if you or any of your fellow admins felt scared, abused or threatened, I am sorry. You have to realize, I didn’t understand the consequences of all my tomfoolery, and so I carried it out without any concern for you. You may block me, but I give you my word that I mean this with the utmost sincerity.

Thank you for listening to me and understanding. I hope we can resolve this conflict by becoming friends.

Sincerely,

BashmentBoy 03:46, 16 September 2006 (UTC)BashmentBoy

P.S. If you would like to respond, please do so on My talk page. Thank you.

Well, lets make a few notes shall we?
  • You may refer to me as Deskana, not Dan.
  • I see no real reason why I shouldn't block you now, and do not believe you are the slightest bit apologetic or sincere in what you say here.
  • Friends? Not a chance.
  • I don't believe for a minute that User:1028 was not your sockpuppet, due to evidence layed down before me by another admin.
I won't block you for being a sockpuppet despite the fact that I am perfectly allowed to according to policy. I think I'll hold back on that for now. I guess we'll just see how this plays out. And do try to avoid contacting me, I have little interest in talking to you at the minute. --Lord Deskana (talk) 19:29, 16 September 2006 (UTC)

This may just be my opinion but you were pretty harsh with that guy. I thought wikipedia was a loving forgiving place where people could get second chances. I guess its just my opinion... User:Big foot123456789

If you don't think I've given him a second chance by not blocking him then you're not on Wikipedia, you're on Bigfootpedia. I'm well within my rights to block him, I'd be upholding policy. So please, keep your opinions in matters that do not concern you to yourself. I'm not interested in them. --Lord Deskana (talk) 20:00, 17 September 2006 (UTC)

I retract one of my statements above, you are not my favorite admin. You treat people without respect and its very rude. please clean up your act,and also if something is on wikipedia its my buisness this is for everybody to read and talk there are no private conversations. Even if you erase this please remember you have lost a fan and you will never get him back. User:Big foot123456789

That's quite alright, I'm not here for fans. I suggest you leave me be, unless you have something to say that benefits the encyclopedia. --Lord Deskana (talk) 21:17, 17 September 2006 (UTC)
I apologize for his disruption Lord Deskana. Me and User:Suit-n-tie have faced the same problem with him before. Just a 13 yearold with lots of randomness in his head. Again I apologize for his behavior. -- bulletproof 3:16 21:26, 17 September 2006 (UTC)
My Taracka sense is tingling. Hoping to get a YA RLY on it. --Lord Deskana (talk) 21:30, 17 September 2006 (UTC)
(edit conflict) If an administrator ever posts a reply like that I'll laugh until my ribs break.--KojiDude (viva la BAM!) 21:38, 17 September 2006 (UTC)
Haha, This one cracked me up [25] (People that HATE me on Wikipedia) Haha. Self-proclaimed trolls always crack me up. -- bulletproof 3:16 21:36, 17 September 2006 (UTC)
To be honest, when a brand new user sends you a message "You are my favourite admin" like in the thread above this, you know they're a sock, even if you're not sure who of yet. --Lord Deskana (talk) 21:39, 17 September 2006 (UTC)
That's funny because it's true...---KojiDude (viva la BAM!) 21:40, 17 September 2006 (UTC)


listen suit-n-tie is my friend and you guys should know i am not a sock puppet. I am also ashamed i share wikipedia with people that are soo sure of themselves. a corrupt admin and a crooked bullet,and please dont put links to my page its really dumb.And i dont know who the hell taraka is but i am not him . User:Big foot123456789

"a crooked bullet"... hmm... I didn't know bullets could be crooked. -- bulletproof 3:16 23:11, 17 September 2006 (UTC)
Hey, what about me? No name pun or insult?--KojiDude (viva la BAM!) 23:22, 17 September 2006 (UTC)

ok uhhhhh....... kojicrap? or kojigirl or krappydude. one of those. User:Big foot123456789

KrappyDude.--KojiDude (viva la BAM!) 00:00, 18 September 2006 (UTC)

ok so its the currupt admin: desucka,crooked bullet,and krappydude. made a mental note

Someone's 'bout to get blocked... -- bulletproof 3:16 00:08, 18 September 2006 (UTC)

naw i am fine see you later guys you rock :) hahahahaha User:Big foot123456789

Real quick, I don't really know how I became his friend. He just keeps leaving me messages. Over and over...I guess I'm too nice at him...or something. Though, I couldn't help but laugh when I saw his block...--Suit-n-tie 02:19, 18 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Regarding your deletion of my admin nomination

I did follow the damn guidelines and someone just unilaterally deleted my nomination whim bam boom. I'm not answering those goddamn questions again. Joeferret 21:41, 17 September 2006 (UTC)

Hahahaha! I just busted out laughing when I saw this!. Beyond a doubt, the saddest thing I've ever seen. -- bulletproof 3:16 21:47, 17 September 2006 (UTC)
lmao! That's just plain embarassing man.--KojiDude (viva la BAM!) 21:52, 17 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] d to the es to the kana its deskana!

dude how much longer is my talk page that you blocked me from going to stay blocked? User:Big foot123456789

Hey! Bigfoot. Why don't you simply request it?--Suit-n-tie 04:01, 20 September 2006 (UTC)

yeah good idea. sorry User:Big foot123456789

Big foot, I know without a doubt, it was you who wrote that on my talk page. "Brother" my ass.--Suit-n-tie 04:40, 21 September 2006 (UTC)
Hmmm.... Looks like somone's taken up the hobby of sock-puppetry.--KojiDude (viva la BAM!) 04:43, 21 September 2006 (UTC)
Pretty sure. Guess he couldn't stand not having anyone talk to him. Have you checked this page?--Suit-n-tie 04:49, 21 September 2006 (UTC)
WOW... I'd say on a scale of 1-10 on the pathetic scale that's a 8.--KojiDude (viva la BAM!) 04:56, 21 September 2006 (UTC)

jesus christ! i should erase this! this is personal attack! stop freaking talking about me! god! User:Big foot123456789

[edit] Sir

Deskana, sir, I'd like to inform you that big foot's still here under the name of Gib toof. Just to let you know since you blocked him for good....--Suit-n-tie 01:11, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

Yeah its, User:Gib toof 987654321, User:Cream of beef and possibly User:GI Judd. Would appreciate if you can confirm the third one. -- bulletproof 3:16 01:34, 22 September 2006 (UTC)
Maybe...I'm not sure about that one. Don't forget User:Silver blood. So far four sock puppets from big foot and one that isn't confirmed...Our old trolling friend has become a sock puppeteer, eh? I'm sure that'll get him blocked again eventually...--Suit-n-tie 01:38, 22 September 2006 (UTC)
What's the basis for speculation of GI Judd? He hasn't made any comments similar to Big foot, and he types differently. Come on, is Big foot really that smart?--KojiDude (viva la BAM!) 04:24, 22 September 2006 (UTC)
True. GI Judd's typing seems to be different. And I know the answer to the other question, and so does most of the people here.--Suit-n-tie 04:47, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

Blocked the first two. The third one remains to be seen... No need to rush and block them yet. It seems pretty obvious to me that Bigfoot is a sockpuppet of someone, though who remains to be seen. I have deduced several things about him, one from Wikipedia:Requests for checkuser/Case/Taracka, which may link him to other users. Regardless, it's block on sight for him and his socks since regardless of whether he is a sockpuppet or not he's made so much of a nuisance of himself that we really need to prevent him causing any more trouble. --Lord Deskana (talk) 15:32, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

Maybe Crisspy?--KojiDude (viva la BAM!) 16:21, 22 September 2006 (UTC)
Unlikely. The response from Mackensen indicated something else... Idle speculation anyway, since we can block him regardless of whether he's a sock or not. --Lord Deskana (talk) 16:57, 22 September 2006 (UTC)
It seems he's gonna start trolling again. Check the message on his talk page. Heh. I'm the one that's gonna go down? I'm for some strange reason flattered. Not really. Well, what a shame. He might have been a good contributor. Might have been.--Suit-n-tie 22:07, 22 September 2006 (UTC)
Wiki-star used AOL too... --Lord Deskana (talk) 08:38, 23 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Mr. Lefty's RfA thanks ON WHEELS!

Hi, Deskana, and thanks for supporting me in my recent request for adminship, which succeeded with a final tally of 70/4/4. I hope I can live up to your expectations, and if there's ever anything you need, you know where to find me! --Mr. Lefty Talk to me! 00:18, 26 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] User:JG55

I believe this user is at it again and has created another username at Balz WBF. The editing style is exactly the same and all edits are chit chat and insults on userpages. --huntersquid <°)))>< Calamari Cove 19:51, 4 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Thank You

I don't know if it was possible but, you weren't able to delete my Sockpouppets or is it not possible? If you could, just answer this last question so that I may create my new user account. I can't wait! :) Dragonball1986 12:42, 23 October 2006 (UTC)

There is no need to block them as long as you promise not to use them. Should someone accuse you of being a sockpuppet, email them and ask them to speak to me. --Lord Deskana (talk) 14:58, 23 October 2006 (UTC)
Okay, then. I promise. This account I'm using now, is gone and shall NEVER be used again by me. Dragonball1986 16:56, 23 October 2006 (UTC)
Why do you think it is a good idea for this editor, who has repeatedly made abusive sockpuppets, to create User:Power level (Dragon Ball)? --Chris Griswold (☎☓) 18:15, 24 October 2006 (UTC)
It's nice to give people second chances. We don't just ban people like crazy because they broke a policy. There are numerous examples of giving people second chances. Can't say too many of them worked but that really isn't the point. If someone says sorry after doing something wrong, giving them a second chance is a good idea, even if it is only after the first offense. And you've now broken his chance at a fresh start with nobody knowing who he is, and there's very little I can do to remove what you said, as I'm sure plenty of people have seen it. --Lord Deskana (talk) 18:23, 24 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] User Page

[26] Wasn't a recent ArbCom law passed that states anyone linking to ED will be blocked? Or does it only apply to regular contributors?--KojiDude (Contributions) 23:38, 23 October 2006 (UTC)

I am a regular contributor, and was unaware of that. Thanks for pointing that out to me... I'll have to look into that later as it seems totally ridiculous. --Lord Deskana (talk) 10:19, 24 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Lets get something clear

Let us clear something up. I am not mocking you. As a new editor to Wikipedia, you have limited knowledge of the way wikipedia works. Please stop trying to sound like an injured party. I am not insulting your suitability to do ANY job, nor saying that your solution was wrong. I think that someone that is new to mediation may benefit from the opinions and guidance of someone who has been doing the job more. Please understand this. --Lord Deskana (talk) 18:57, 24 October 2006 (UTC)

Dear Deskana, not you but other: Achile. --Wissahickon Creek talk 18:58, 24 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Wikipedia:Mediation Cabal/Cases/2006-10-18 Alexander the Great

You are receiving this notice because you have recently commented on Talk:Alexander the Great. You may be interested in the mediation case located here. It is my hope that mediation will help solve the debate, but you are welcome to participate or not participate as you choose. Cheers. --Keitei (talk) 19:50, 24 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] I'm concerned Lord Deskana...

I've just logged in and noticed that an apparent administrator (User:ChrisGriswold) has labeled me as a Sockpuppet of Dragonball1986 and all the others I've created. I don't know if he saw that I repented and wanted to start all over with a clean slate, but do I still deserve to be called a puppet and have the bottom category of Sockpuppeteer below my userpage? Am I (or you) allowed to remove it then if it is a misinterpretation? If you can, answer below this message and not on my talk page (I wanna keep my talk page red since I won't be making any more mistakes from now on...) Thanks, Power level (Dragon Ball) 22:51, 24 October 2006 (UTC)

Something I forgot to say above was that "Can you please delete the puppets and their master so I can avoid these confrontations?" I really wanna start over from the bottom of my heart and I don't wanna start by having a bad record. Power level (Dragon Ball) 23:00, 24 October 2006 (UTC)
Accounts can't be deleted. Perhaps I might block them at a later date. But not now. Just don't use them. I will talk to ChrisGriswold. --Lord Deskana (talk) 23:12, 24 October 2006 (UTC)
Once again, thanks. It's okay, I think that it was all just a misunderstanding by ChrisGrisworld in the first place. I forgive him. (You don't need to reply at my talk page or on the bottom of this message for that matter) I know I can still become a Wikipedia administrator someday if I continue contributing rather than vandalizing and messing up. Power level (Dragon Ball) 23:26, 24 October 2006 (UTC)
You might have to work very hard to be an admin but it's possible. Repent! That's the key. Excuse my humour. --Lord Deskana (talk) 23:29, 24 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] It's me again...

Can you have my talk page deleted or is that against the rules? I read Snapper's request and I find it to be "too much" of his personal opinion regarding my attachment to using diffferent kinds of images (which I think is enjoyable). So can you (or I) delete my talk page to the red link like it was before? Reply below this message if you may. Power level (Dragon Ball) 00:53, 25 October 2006 (UTC)

No. You don't delete people's comments just because you don't like them. Besides, what he says makes sense. --Lord Deskana (talk) 07:39, 25 October 2006 (UTC)
Man, do you think I still have a chance of being an administrator someday now that everyone's found out? I didn't want to have a bad record right off the start. Power level (Dragon Ball) 13:01, 25 October 2006 (UTC)
It's hard to say. Why don't you focus on improving the enyclopedia rather than talking to me? --Lord Deskana (talk) 13:58, 25 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] New topic...

I have requested full protection to stop the reverting nonsense on the following articles: Zarbon, Kiwi (Dragon Ball), and Dodoria. If you wanna take a look at their history, go right ahead. Personally, I think it's all the same Sockpuppet master pulling the strings and reverting the pages to their OWN liking, which is against the rules on Wikipedia. Power level (Dragon Ball) 04:06, 26 October 2006 (UTC)

You have misquoted WP:OWN somewhat. Have you read it? Besides, your requests were denied, I don't know what you want me to do about it? --Lord Deskana (talk) 09:26, 26 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Wikilinking dates

I see you've advised someone to wikilink dates if they want. This is very bad form unless the date is of significance. Plesae see the MoS on this. Perhaps you could let them know tyis isn't what is needed. I hope you can be a productive editor in future and help create a good encyclopedia. 86.136.239.139 13:11, 28 October 2006 (UTC)

Hi, Deskana, I've blocked Rob for 48 hours, and have removed some of his posts/edits. The funny thing is that if banned editors wanted to edit discreetly, they probably could. I had actually noticed that he was editing, but didn't do anything about it as I didn't want to be vindictive and go after him. The problem is that he can't get over his obsession with harassing you, so he draws attention to himself, gets blocked, and gets his other edits reverted. By the way, if you want to remove this thread, feel free. Cheers, AnnH ♫ 14:39, 28 October 2006 (UTC)
Thanks Ann. He's just a fool, it seems. --Lord Deskana (talk) 15:18, 28 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Hey trusted friend

Would 72.227.129.181 be considered a sockpuppet or sockpuppeteer of User:Zarbon? I just got through reading the person's talk page history and I don't know what to make of it. Whenever you can, can you confirm something about it? I had to restore a talk page that was removed by another suspected sock of User:Zarbon called User:Recoome since he removed all of his own warnings and comments by other editors. I hope what I'm doing is right for the sake of Wikipedia. Until then, Power level (Dragon Ball) (come and talk to me...) 21:18, 1 November 2006 (UTC)

Also forgot to mention two others: 149.68.168.154 and 149.68.110.46 have also been accused of being suspected socks of User:Zarbon not only by me, but by Nemu, KojiDude, Snapper2 and Sasuke-kun, perhaps more people but I don't wanna research this person's history any longer and I'll keep an eye out for them. If you could, watch this user too if any suspected activity takes place. Thanks a bunch! Power level (Dragon Ball) (come and talk to me...) 21:38, 1 November 2006 (UTC)

Just because I'm agreeing with user:Zarbon is not making me a sockpuppet. I was trying to fix the Zarbon, Cui and Dodoria pages because KojiDude, TTN, Sasuke-kun27 and others were vandalising the pages by removing contents and pictures that were useful. To me it sounds more like they are the sockpuppets and should be checked out. Recoome

That doesn't make sense.--SUIT42 03:08, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
Checkkkkusssseeeeerrrrrrrrrrr. --Lord Deskana (talk) 12:22, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
The thing is, I'm too lazy about doing it since I have to actually learn how to do it in the first place, which I don't wanna. So, can you do it my savior and lord?—Preceding unsigned comment added by Power level (Dragon Ball) (talk • contribs)
Not really. It would take me longer to do it since I have to study the case background more. Just learn, it doesn't take long. --Lord Deskana (talk) 16:38, 2 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Talk page spammer

Thanks for reverting his edits. I blocked him for 15 minutes. — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 15:03, 6 November 2006 (UTC)

No problem. What wonders a tabbed browser can do. Get ready on that indefblock button though... if he doesn't listen this time I will indefblock him. I've got no intention of keeping it permenant, but at least that way we can release the block when he promises to stop doing that. I'm suspecting it might be a bot? --Lord Deskana (swiftmend!) 15:05, 6 November 2006 (UTC)
That fellow started to spam talk pages again (without caps this time). I have blocked him for 24 hours. Please feel free to extend his block. - Aksi_great (talk) 17:01, 6 November 2006 (UTC)
I stepped it up to 1 week until he promises not to do it anymore. --Lord Deskana (swiftmend!) 17:05, 6 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Hi

You blanked my talk page. Would you kindly explain your actions? Best Regards. Freedom skies 15:10, 6 November 2006 (UTC)

Of course, my friend. The user in question, User:Swadhyayee, was spamming talk pages with the same message and edit summary. There is little doubt that the information has no relevance to you. If you wish to read it, it is still located in the page history, here, and if you so wish, you may revert me by going here and clicking "Save Page". --Lord Deskana (swiftmend!) 15:13, 6 November 2006 (UTC)
Under WP:SPAM#Friendly_notice I think Swadhyayee's actions are permitted under that. Indian editors would be interested if their country and/or religion is being defamed. I'm certain Freedom skies, Bhadani, myself, and Dangerous-Boy would have wanted to read the thing on hoe our religion is being defamed my Macaulayist biblical literalists and anti-Hindu activists. I assume good faith with you, but the issue is far more complex, and i feel you have only seen a superficial part of the complex conflict. Thank you.Bakaman Bakatalk 00:40, 7 November 2006 (UTC)
Policy isn't perfect. I don't think what he was doing was acceptable. And a lot of other admins agree with me, there. --Lord Deskana (swiftmend!) 11:07, 7 November 2006 (UTC)
Whatever, I read the message with a lot of interest myself.Bakaman Bakatalk 04:07, 9 November 2006 (UTC)
In which case you are perfectly welcome to revert me, and keep the comments on your page. I did not remove them from the page history, nor would I in the case of spam, unless it was very important that the message is deleted. --Lord Deskana (swiftmend!) 10:21, 9 November 2006 (UTC)
I just know that Swadhyayee was giving a good faith "heads-up", but I guess it may have become disruptive. Now I guess I have a better idea of WP:SPAM thanks to discussion with you and Aksi.Bakaman Bakatalk 16:45, 9 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Regarding the Wikipedia:Sandbox

It seems that the sanbox has been the target of numourous vandals and I can't seem to make out who's doing it. Can you fix it up or semi-protect it or somethin' my lord and saviour? Power level (Dragon Ball) 01:40, 8 November 2006 (UTC)

The sandbox exists for people to add, remove, change, and otherwise vandalize it to their heart's content. It's editted so much it doesn't even matter. – Someguy0830 (T | C) 01:56, 8 November 2006 (UTC)
But they were adding profanity to it and that's not allowed Someguy. Power level (Dragon Ball) (T | C)
Profanity is not against Wikipedia policy. Adding it disruptively is, but the sandbox is in no way an integral part of Wikipedia and can't be disrupted. It's a sandbox. People can do anything they want to it. Better there than articles. Are you really going to warn every single person who curses there, because you'll never be able to keep up. – Someguy0830 (T | C) 02:05, 8 November 2006 (UTC)
You are convincing that he added a photo of a nude pregnant woman to the page. --Chris Griswold (☎☓) 03:41, 9 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Deskana

A Yuser31415 has accused me of writing profanity on the sandbox (which I didn't do) since I reverted to a past testing page I like, yet I saw the "F" word and placed a couple ********** instead of leaving it be there. I admit I added suck my **************** but only as a joke, not offensive. Would this still be counted as a warning? P.S. - I didn't see the "S" word at the bottom til later. If I did, I would have placed the bunch of ******** instead of leaving it there. Power level (Dragon Ball) 20:15, 8 November 2006 (UTC)

I would suggesting directing comments or requests for investigation elsewhere as I seldom have the time to investigate things myself nowadays. --Lord Deskana (swiftmend!) 18:05, 9 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] SPUI

As you are an admin, you probably could block... --Rschen7754 (talk - contribs) 00:29, 9 November 2006 (UTC)

And get myself into a wheel war? Bad idea. Wheel wars are good for nothing. --Lord Deskana (swiftmend!) 18:05, 9 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Newbie Anti-Vandalist

Hi, How do some people get some awards? do admins give the editors? codetiger 13:25, 9 November 2006 (UTC)

Take a look at Wikipedia:Barnstars. --Lord Deskana (swiftmend!) 18:02, 9 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Hello, there!

According to this here, the user has tagged an orphan template on 20-50 or so images. I suggest severe administrative action should be taken against User talk:Zhahzha because of the person's actions immediately.

Anyway, User:Power level (Dragon Ball) left that on my talk page, but since I'm not an admin, I can't really do anything about it. So, could you do something about this? Thanks--SUIT42 17:54, 10 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] SICK JOKE?!

Okay, for the first time, I have no idea what you're talking about Deskana. What are you trying to say in the first place? I'm un-orphaning the images that are in current use which, for no reason, were orphaned by a Wikipedian named User:Zhahzha. Can you please help me un-orphaned these images which are in current use? Again, I really don't know what you meant by sick joke... Power level (Dragon Ball) 18:09, 10 November 2006 (UTC)

Because he's not done anything remotely like orphaning the images. All he has done is add tags to the images, which is not only allowed by policy, but needed for the appropriate functioning of Wikipedia with in the realms of copyright law. So check yourself before you go reporting people who are essential for the functioning of Wikipedia for doing something that is allowed by policy. --Lord Deskana (swiftmend!) 18:17, 10 November 2006 (UTC)
And read the top of my talk page. --Lord Deskana (swiftmend!) 18:18, 10 November 2006 (UTC)
So, I'm sorry for what I was doing. But I don't get why you were that upset and blocked me though. Can you explain "why" please my lord? And if you could though, remove the "evil" comment with the stop hand sign (e.g., I don't want a bad history). Please? Power level (Dragon Ball) 19:08, 10 November 2006 (UTC)
I have already explained this TWICE but I will explain it again. I blocked you to stop you messing things up. I wasn't upset, you don't even need to apologise. It was a short block to stop you messing image pages up, there's no bad history about it. I just couldn't have you messing up the pages after I told you not to, that's all --Lord Deskana (swiftmend!) 19:17, 10 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Are we still friends?

I didn't even realize that what I was doing was wrong and I deeply apologize for that. Just now I saw your explanations about the source taggs and, for some reason, I didn't even know what you meant (up until now that is). I'll pay even more attention to the orphan tags from now on. So are we still buds, and will you remove the "evil" warning/comment" from my talk page. I can deeply assure you that I wasn't acting like a ******* on purpose. Please reconsider your reasons. Thanks, (friend?) Power level (Dragon Ball) 19:39, 10 November 2006 (UTC)

By the way, I would never ignore you. I think you're way cool because you let me have a fresh start. I just wasn't paying attention before (or was dazing off in "la la land") when you warned me. You won't believe how happy I'll be when the warning you gave me is removed, that is, if you want to (e.g., "I really wish you would"). —Preceding unsigned comment added by Power level (Dragon Ball) (talk • contribs)

I won't remove the warning. Are you trying to hide them for something? Very suspicious indeed. --Lord Deskana (swiftmend!) 21:08, 10 November 2006 (UTC)
Wow, please don't find it suspicious and think that I'm lying. I'm not trying to hide anything anymore, at all. And look, I thought the person was orphaning images for deletion for no reason. Now I know why. The person tagged the images because the images had no source given in the first place and I should have seen that. I don't know why I didn't read which type of tags they were, it was pure stupidity of me to assume it was an anon. vandal account. Alas, it was all a ridiculous "butting in" on my part and I have profoundly apologized to Zhahzha on Nemu's talk page and I apologize to you too, again. I can promise you that from now on, I will confirm before assuming if the IP or user is a vandal or not. Please reconsider the warning you gave me, since I was not removing the taggs on purpose or performing a "sick joke" for no reason as you said. I admit that afterwards I tried to add a source for some images to save them from deletion, but instead, I stopped because I decided to stop caring and I'll just add my own sourced images from here on. Well, I hope this message made sense to you and I hope you saw my position from where I stood. Also, I really do think the block was innapropiate because ya could have just warned me on my talk page to stop my actions. That would have stopped me completely. Believe it, I really thought that I was doing it for the good of Wikipedia in both my heart and soul. I admit that it was an accident, NOT purposely as a sick joke though. So do you understand now what I was doing? Please answer back below this message when you can and good luck in your University school! Power level (Dragon Ball) 05:02, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
I seldom say this because I think it is inappropriate in the vast majority of cases but since I have explained the reason for my block countless times to you and you've have not listened... You are in no position to tell me if my blocks are justified or appropriate or not. I am well versed in appropriate policies, and more importantly, community standards, so I know when it is and when it is not appropriate to block people. A 10 minute block to bring you to a halt is hardly a punishment. Blocks are never meant to be used as punishments anyway. And stop asking me to retract the warning. There is no need for me to. --Lord Deskana (swiftmend!) 12:49, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
But why didn't you send me a message instead of performing the block though? I would have stopped on sight. This is why I don't understand. Still, do you get that I was mistaking the taggs for another type of tag since I misunderstood what it was about? // Power level (Dragon Ball) // 14:12, 11 November 2006 (UTC)

I am not wasting my time talking to you anymore. All these questions you have already asked once and I have already answered. I give up talking to you about this, it is a waste of my time. I have no need to explain myself to you more than once. --Lord Deskana (swiftmend!) 14:15, 11 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Bra image

{Image:Bra (Dragon Ball) photo.jpg} pic is off Google images. What do you mean by "it's not enough" as a source? — Power level (Dragon Ball) 19:32, 10 November 2006 (UTC)

As for this, you meant its' original source from where it came from, right? And I'm not allowed to apply a source after some time, huh? Power level (Dragon Ball) 14:15, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
"Google images" is not a source. The website it came from it. And if you're going to use an extragant signature then at least get the syntax right so it doesn't apply your font settings to everything on the whole page. Extragant signatures are nothing but frustration for a lot of users. --Lord Deskana (swiftmend!) 14:53, 11 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Your suggestion in resolving this matter

Hello Deskana,

I need your help in resolving this matter. User:Power_level_(Dragon_Ball) is being uncivil on his talk page toward User:Someguy0830. I have added a warning, and he wants me to remove it (User_talk:Yuser31415). Could you please look into this and say what you think? Yuser31415 talk|contribs 20:57, 10 November 2006 (UTC)

Resolution already found ;)Yuser31415 talk|contribs 01:53, 11 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Hello!

Hey, Deskana... its been a while huh? I was out for a couple of weeks cause my computer started acting up. So I went to go get it fixed, and it turns out the motherboard was completly fucked up. So I did what any other pissed off person with cash would do. I kicked my COM around a few minutes, then I spit on it another few minutes, and finally I went out to Best Buy and got a new one! See, it all worked out for BP. So now that im back...eh... what'd I miss? Any new trolls? -- bulletproof 3:16 18:31, 11 November 2006 (UTC)

Same old trolls, same old stress. Glad you're back. --Lord Deskana (swiftmend!) 18:53, 11 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] JS reviewer

Hello Deskana, I just edited your monobook.js to replace the coding from the PR script with {{js}}. This allows for me to keep track of who is using the PR script and to let you use the most recently updated revision of the script (well, at least since the last WP:BYC). Thanks, AZ t 02:43, 12 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] AWB?

I'm sorry, but I don't know how to do this. Could you please explain in a way I understand... if it's not too much trouble? -NP Chilla 20:53, 12 November 2006 (UTC)

AWB is a semi-automated program that helps you make repetitive and similar edits easily. You just put your name on the list and then download the program. Once you've downloaded the program, fiddle around with the settings on the bottom. I think you may want the feature that appends things onto pages, to append the category. Or you could do a "Find and Replace"... find a category that is common to all the pages, something like Category:Pokémon, and replace it with Category:PokémonCategory:Stage 1 Pokémon. You can manually populate the list of articles. I hope this helps. --Lord Deskana (swiftmend!) 21:31, 12 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Recent block

Just wondering, did you mean to block yourself? JDtalk 21:47, 12 November 2006 (UTC)

No :-P --Lord Deskana (swiftmend!) 21:49, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
And now I'm caught in an autoblock! Haha. I've made a right mess of this. --Lord Deskana (swiftmend!) 21:51, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
Oh, that sounds like loads of fun... JDtalk 21:53, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
Sorted it. Haha. That's cheered me up, actually. --Lord Deskana (swiftmend!) 21:54, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
Good to know some good came of that Template:Emot JDtalk 21:57, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
You know, it seems funny admins can block themselves, really ... Template:Emot Yuser31415 talk|contribs 05:03, 13 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Hmmm....

Still looking over my shoulder, eh? I'd appreciate it if you would communicate with other users on their talk pages, not mine. Thanks. :-) -999 (Talk) 23:40, 13 November 2006 (UTC)

OK then. It's my standard practice to respond to messages where I see them but I will keep this in mind. I have a lot of talk pages on my watchlist. :-) --Lord Deskana (swiftmend!) 23:41, 13 November 2006 (UTC)
Should I have put this on my talk page or yours? haha... --Lord Deskana (swiftmend!) 23:44, 13 November 2006 (UTC)


[edit] Force of the Breaker, Jaden Yuki

I hate to bring this up directly with you, but since you're already aware of the state of affairs, it appears that the vandal who was causing problems in Strike of Neos has returned yet again, with another two aliases: one IP (80.139.178.197), and one user account (Chirag rana). Up to the present time, both Force of the Breaker (this expansion is not due for another few months, and next to no information is available on it yet) and Jaden Yuki have been vandalized. --Benten 04:05, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

Please report this on WP:ANI. I don't have the time to deal with it today, I'm afraid. --Lord Deskana (swiftmend!) 10:26, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] User talk:Dangherous removed warning

M'lord. Just wanted to let you know this user has removed the warning from his talk page. Cheers, :) Dlohcierekim 21:44, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

Oh I know. Doesn't mean I'm not watching him. --Lord Deskana (swiftmend!) 21:46, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Two things:

  1.  : Regarding the mess at the Steve Baker RfA and my feeling that Xolox is not voting in good faith, it's because his reasons are not even remotely a valid reason for suggesting someone is not a good candiacy for being an admin. If he had voted neutral, I would have kept my mouth shut, but he voted oppose. Steve isn't uncivil, he does and has communicated well, and it seems to me -- increasingly -- that RfA does not look at actual achievments (unless they are so totally overwhelming as to crush most other people, like with Rama's Arrow) , but it turns into a popularity contest. That's why I said that, and I stand by it.
  2.  : Ain't it time for you archive your talk page? Cheers, --Elaragirl ||||||Talk|Count 22:59, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] User:SamRaimi

Hello, Lord Deskana! Anyways I truly believe this user is an imposter of Sam Raimi. But, where specifically should I report him or whatever? Just wanted to know. Cheers,--SUITWhat!? 42 07:24, 18 November 2006 (UTC)

Never mind.--SUITWhat!? 42 07:48, 18 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Request for advice regarding new user/possible sockpuppet

A few months ago, you banned User:JB196 after trouble regarding the Death Valley Driver Video Review article (amongst others) and he then resorted to editing articles anonymously (spamming tags, etcetera), which got the pages semi-protected (they just came off of semi-protect recently). I noticed a new user, User:BooyakaDell editing the page throwing the same tag that JB had (as well as other edits to the article). I just removed the notability tag, but left the other edits in the article. Looking at the new user's edits, they're all on wrestling articles (which was the same as JB), and they all came today. Do you think that I should request a checkuser? SirFozzie 11:26, 19 November 2006 (UTC)

Go for it. The worst they can say is "No, we're not going to do a CheckUser" in which case you've lost nothing. Worth a try. --Lord Deskana (swiftmend!) 13:14, 19 November 2006 (UTC)
Done. Created the page Wikipedia:Suspected_sock_puppets/JB196, listed him on the appropriate page, and will request CheckUser if there's no consensus or whatever. Thanks!!! SirFozzie 18:09, 20 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Re: your message on my talk page

Thanks for the message Deskana!

My reasoning is that if he doesn't want us to do a checkuser, we're on to something and that is evidence for the checkuser. If he does, and somehow I feel that is unlikely, then that's okay and I will make a checkuser. I don't think he's an experienced enough user to easily avoid a checkuser and even if he can avoid it, he'll still be afraid it'll show up.

I am really just trying to get evidence for a checkuser and a firmer idea of his motives.

Best wishes and I welcome your feedback,

Yuser31415 reply!|contribs 18:14, 20 November 2006 (UTC)

Update: he's said we can make a checkuser: here. Do you mind making it since I don't understand the code letters and rules? (Or should I go and learn them Template:Emot).
Thanks,
Yuser31415 reply!|contribs 18:23, 20 November 2006 (UTC)
I really don't have the time. I suggest you read up on it, it isn't hard. Good luck. --Lord Deskana (swiftmend!) 18:34, 20 November 2006 (UTC)
Okay! By the way, PLDB's just thrown an indef-blocked tag on User:Wikistar3's page. Yuser31415 reply!|contribs 18:36, 20 November 2006 (UTC)
Is that okay? I mean, the person is blocked indefinitely, right? Power level (Dragon Ball) 18:52, 20 November 2006 (UTC)
No, it's not. Do not concern yourself with placing indefblocked tags on people's userpages. Try doing something more constructive. --Lord Deskana (swiftmend!) 18:55, 20 November 2006 (UTC)
Re your last (history) message on my talk page - that would be funny. BTW, another queer thing is that the users he tags indef-blocked:
  1. Were blocked by you,
  2. Had made edits to Dragon Ball-related pages, like himself.
Fishy, eh? Yuser31415 reply!|contribs 19:45, 20 November 2006 (UTC)
Deskana ... there's only one problem with Checkuser. As far as I can see, it requires the user to name the sockpuppets he or she suspects, and these are confirmed (not other socks that aren't listed, like your suspect). So will or won't the clerks say all, if any, of the sockpuppets he has?
Also, what code letter(s) do you think he should go under?
Best wishes, Yuser31415 reply!|contribs|help me improve 02:22, 21 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Problem

There is a problem that I just wanted to bring to your attention. [27] -- bulletproof 3:16 19:11, 22 November 2006 (UTC)

One word [28] ... Wiki-star... There, I said it... -- bulletproof 3:16 21:38, 22 November 2006 (UTC)
Do ittttt............ --Deskana talk 21:45, 22 November 2006 (UTC)
I smell sockpuppets in the air at the moment ... Yuser31415 reply!|contribs|help me improve 02:19, 23 November 2006 (UTC)
Don't expect me to do anything about ANY of your suspected sockpuppets without you presenting strong evidence (in the form of diffs) or preferably a CheckUser. Right now it's too sketchy to block anyone... get a checkuser done. --Deskana talk 17:53, 23 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Stockport

I'm not sure that deleting the notable residents section is a good idea as someone will probably just create it again (if only to put themselves into it). On the question of notability in general, if they have an article that has existed for a while then they have presumably passed Wikipedia:Notability. Following the example of a lot of other towns, I'd propose re-creating the section with an introductory paragragh mentioning a few famous bands, actors etc. and a link to a new page with the chopped information in it. I'll probably give this a go over the weekend. JMiall 19:03, 23 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Image:A_graphic_username_header_for_Sean_gorter.jpg

Deskana, I'd ask you to reconsider your decision not to speedily delete the graphic. This file was speedied yesterday (relevant log excerpt) and thus, its recreation today is indeed a recreation of deleted content. — Whedonette (ping) 15:04, 30 November 2006 (UTC)

I've deleted it. I think I was getting it confused with another image. I just checked the image history again and it is in fact an identical copy. Thanks for bringing this to my attention. --Deskana talk 15:26, 30 November 2006 (UTC)
On the contrary, thank you for the reconsideration. Obliged. — Whedonette (ping) 15:34, 30 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] oh

Oh, please explain.

What have I got to learn, because you know so much, I wouldn't want to insult your intelligance... :)

Please reply on my talkpage.


1B6 16:06, 1 December 2006 (UTC)

Good admins are the ones trolls shout at. --Deskana talk 17:11, 1 December 2006 (UTC)
  • And yet, I'm not a troll... 1B6 18:33, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
I was referring to the users that you say were questioning Yanksox, not you. Please don't just assume something's an insult when I'm talking more generally. --Deskana talk 20:38, 2 December 2006 (UTC)

...I misunderstood you, i did not mean to "bark" like that, I am very sorry, anyway, if there really are things i need to learn, just tell me, I love new suggestions, all the best 1B6 13:43, 3 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Reverted vandalism on your user page

Hi Deskana,

Just popped by and saw that your userpage had been vandalised by User:Go invy, so I reverted it.

Cheers, Yuser31415@?#&help! 07:25, 4 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] All Star Wrestling/BooyakaDell

This article [29] has been tagged for deletion by BooyakaDell, whose talk page is tagged as a possible sockpuppet of user JB196 [30] who you blocked. I've discused notability on the article talk page [31], but I'm not sure if the tag can be removed or not. It's likely it was added in good faith, as if someone is unfamiliar with wrestling in Britain they wouldn't understand the notability of All Star as it isn't clear by reading the article. Any advice please? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 81.153.128.122 (talk • contribs) 08:34, 4 December 2006 (UTC).

Hi Deskana - these Wrestling issues are getting a bit out of hand. If you have any comment to make it might be helpful to make it either here Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents#User: BooyakaDell, sock of user:JB196?or here User talk:Lethaniol. Cheer Lethaniol 15:24, 8 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] User:ClownsAreCowards

Given that so many accounts have been indef'd as likely sockpuppets of Cplot, all going on about the Federal Authorities bit, it might be a good idea to reblock ClownsAreCowards. --Interiot 21:45, 4 December 2006 (UTC)

Been blocked. It's a shame when I regret assuming good faith, but times like this illustrate that it's not always a good idea. --Deskana talk 23:56, 4 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Tony Pierce

Thank you! *sighs in relief* --Oakshade 03:56, 5 December 2006 (UTC)

I'm working on it. Give me some time. --Deskana talk 03:59, 5 December 2006 (UTC)

This is troublesome. I suspect User:69.213.81.114 is a User:Femmina sockpuppet. They tried to delete my notice of the nominator's deletion [32][33] , only been editing on the AfD and article [34] and now the user is actively editing, more like deleting, material in the Tony Pierce article. [35]. --Oakshade 04:33, 5 December 2006 (UTC) Just curious why my vote was struck thru - I understand the debate gas been restarted, but would I be wasting my time putting in a vote?--LABlogger 07:07, 5 December 2006 (UTC)

Hi, I really don't mind you discussing the validity of the entry about me. I'm a big fan of Wikipedia and I believe that everyone has a right to their opinion, and I believe that a large group will usually make better choices when they discuss things rationally than particular individuals. Whatever it is that made Wikipedia what it is now should be respected. However timecop just posted a link to a 6-year-old resume of mine (which he misrepresented by saying that I hadn't held a job for more than a year - which if he had actually read he could see that the resume, which was poorly put together by a friend, clearly shows that I had worked at several places for more than a year). Regardless since I never claimed to have a blog prior than 2001, I don't see how a resume that ends at 2000 is appropriate to this discussion/debate/witch hunt. If you agree please remove the link and erase his mention of it since it's an inaccurate slander and has zero to do with the topic at hand which is supposed to be about whether or not i'm a notable blogger worthy of Wikipedia. All it does is suggest that he has a personal vendetta against me and will snoop around my website (not any blog that I've created or written for) to grasp at straws. thanx. - Tony Pierce p.s. he's also wrong in calling me the "self proclaimed 'blogfather'". Feel free to search my entire five years of blogging on my blog, i have never called myself that. others have (since 2002) but I haven't (http://tinyurl .com/yjaypw). if anyone is the blogfather, in my mind, it's Glenn Reynolds whose politics i completely disagree with but who was around almost exactly as long as I have been around but who was deemed the blogfather before i was and who has spawned far more bloggers than i.

[edit] Help

I think I'm being Wiki-stalked by User Hkelkar. He is repeatedly posting on [Wikipedia:WikiProject Countering systemic bias in religion‎], a board he's never been to before, in direct response to a post I made there. Can you please help? Thank you.

In addition, I really need to talk to you about some things I've been watching. I have a bunch of links - some of them don't seem related because I was going to go back and get more diffs. However, some of them tell a story. It's a small story, but only because I stopped saving diffs when it got a little overwheming. Anyway, here they are:

[[[[36]] ]][[37]] [[38]] [[39]] [[40]] [[41]] [[42]] [[43]] [[44]] [[45]] [[46]] [[47]] [[48]] [[49]] [[50]] [[51]] [[52]] [[53]] [[54]] [[55]] [[56]]

I haven't looked at half of these in a while, but I'm almost certain that some of this stuff is isn't good. The some of these diffs are immaterial, the context is what's happening to the articles - and there's dozens of them. The actions against the users I'm not qualified to speak on, but they don't seem right to me.

I became peripherally involved in an RFarb against a User named Hkelkar as an "other". I was commenting on a situation that happened around my fourth day here. My evidence in that case tell the story far better than I can here. When the evidence and workshop portion began to devolve, that's when I started looking around to see what the fuss was about.

I only started collecting diffs when I realized I could - that no one would bother them if I put them on my user page. I did it mostly to make myself feel better, and have some small sense of satisfaction. This is just a tiny fraction of what I actually saw - I mostly kept the diffs that amused me, frankly. I could (and would) happily fill the page with diffs if any wished it.

If I'm out of line, I apologise in advance. At this point, I'll be glad for the correction, and will go on my way.

Sincerely,NinaEliza 08:31, 5 December 2006 (UTC)

Actually, these diffs don't make any sense, and I messed up one of the links and put in the main page for one. I also never added this [[57]]. I'm sorry, I usually make a lot more sense. Looking back on these links, I realize they probably only make sense to me, because they were in the context of everything else I was reading. In any event, I've figured out that what I'm looking at is not uncommon on Wikipedia. There are lots of groups who surround articles and do whatever they can to discredit, downplay, or outright eradicate sourced information they percieve to be unhelpful to whatever cause or agenda they have. I lost perspective for a minute, and I regret it. Please forgive me, it's been a long day.NinaEliza 09:08, 5 December 2006 (UTC)
I don't have time to investigate something like this. Try posting this on WP:ANI. --Deskana talk 13:25, 5 December 2006 (UTC)
Thank you. In retrospect, I think it's a non-issue. Please disregard.NinaEliza 17:44, 5 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Sleeper Accounts?

Deskana - could you elaborate on the "as one might expect" part of your note to the closing admin? Glowimperial 13:45, 6 December 2006 (UTC)

Sleeper accounts (such as yourself... don't think I didn't notice) typically express opinions on only one side of the debate so as to get the AfD closed differently. --Deskana talk 13:50, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
I presume it's obvious that I stopped actively editing at some point. I left Wikipedia to do the setup & policy work on the Body Modification E-zine wiki and just never made it back. Are sleeper accounts like mine looked at with less credibility/authority than active accounts? I have no desire to be seen as a "booster" for Tony - I came across this issue via a LA blog and I just feel very strongly that this AfD and the "War on Blogs" is an attempt to use Wikipedia's policy to advance an individual agenda. Glowimperial 13:59, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
They're not looked at with less credibility than non-sleeper accounts just because, but if all the keep "votes" are from sleeper accounts I can see the result being delete. --Deskana talk 14:43, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
Excuse me for butting in :). Although I don't often contribute (suspected WP:SPA) I think many who were directed here for other reasons will use this as an impetus to start. I know I will. The discussion itself is interesting. I was also directed here by LA Blog, but came to a different conclusion from Glowimperial after reading the article. I would hope that if the arguments are well thought out, such as Glowimperial's, that WP:AGF would be applied. Cheers! Jaydjenkins 00:20, 7 December 2006 (UTC)
If people's opinions seem genuinely well thought out then one would hope the closing administrator wouldn't discount your comments- I believe this is the case. --Deskana talk 00:27, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Bush

Sorry about that. That wasn't unacceptable it was more immature even thought i hate him.--Kingforaday1620 23:30, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

Forgive, forget and move on. The Wikipedia way. :-) (and I assume you meant that it WAS unacceptable?)--Deskana talk 23:31, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Bush

Believe it or not, I think we might have been getting somewhere. In a few instances in the past, I've actually been able to come to agreement with people who wrote and acted like real idiots. -Patstuarttalk|edits 20:37, 8 December 2006 (UTC)

Feel free to revert me, then. Perhaps I missed what you saw. No worries. --Deskana talk 20:38, 8 December 2006 (UTC)
Cool, I did. I gtg, but please, if it doesn't get any better, as in he just keep yelling about how much Bush is an idiot, and proposes no changes, feel free to remove it again yourself. -Patstuarttalk|edits 20:41, 8 December 2006 (UTC)
Actually, the User:63.152.9.217 and Smith Mountain Lake Pirates are the same person and are trying to canvass on this article and the Smith Mountain Lake article. Maybe you could block one or the other. -Patstuarttalk|edits 20:55, 8 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] :-) have a look

Hello Deskana, from looking at Wikipedia:Requests for checkuser/Case/Clever curmudgeon I suspect you'll be interested in Category:Wikipedia sockpuppets of Mactabbed. Cheers. (→Netscott) 22:29, 8 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Rougeness

And I am tempted to block you for one second for your awful npa on my talk page and for this. Drive safely. - crz crztalk 21:06, 10 December 2006 (UTC)

My awful npa? My awful no personal attack? You were tempted to block me for not attacking you? z0mg b10xx0r. --Deskana talk 21:08, 10 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Could you decipher your question please

"Taking it the Shakespeare way"??? --Deskana talk 15:35, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

[58]

Kind regards --Ekkenekepen 08:39, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

My question was essentially "What does that mean?" because it made absolutely no sense to me in the context of your statement. --Deskana talk 10:43, 12 December 2006 (UTC)


Well Henry 5

Most humbly on my knees I beg the leading of the vaward ( I like the old ways to commincate )

And Macbeth

It provokes or it non provokes it provokes the desire but it take away the perfomance. ( that is what is happening when the personal ego is too much involved )

Regards

--Ekkenekepen 11:08, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

If you don't answer the question correctly, you may be blocked for vandalism since your comments appear to be just on the verge. If you've a request, state it plainly, in English. This is the English encyclopedia. Thank you. Yuser31415 18:14, 12 December 2006 (UTC)
Relax, Yuser. This user appears to be German and using an online translator. A far cry from vandalism. --Deskana talk 19:32, 12 December 2006 (UTC)
Okay. Thanks for letting me know. Cheers, Yuser31415 07:24, 14 December 2006 (UTC)

Do you know Macbeth ???

And I am not using an online translator. I do not have to. The main problem I have got. In english language you are writing very short sentences The German language is using much longer sentences you are not get used to. But I still translate sometimes the German way and that causes massive irritations.

Regards--Ekkenekepen 08:58, 13 December 2006 (UTC)

Yes, I have studied Macbeth in the past but I can't remember any of it now. German and English are quite different languages, sentences formed in different ways. It's understandable that you would perhaps form sentences slightly unusually to what English speakers would consider normal. :-) --Deskana talk 16:21, 13 December 2006 (UTC)

If I talk english it is by far better

Regards and all the best --Ekkenekepen 14:32, 14 December 2006 (UTC)

NOTE: Deskana, what do you make of this??!! Yuser31415 21:16, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
You did kind of insult him first. Saying "Oh blah blah" wasn't a wise idea. --Deskana talk 21:18, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
I didn't insult him as far as I know, as I did then seriously consider his writing to possibly be vandalism, since it didn't make sense to me. However, there's no excuse for calling someone a "yellow kid who is only interested to provoke." That happens to be the biggest personal attack I've ever seen here. Yuser31415 22:12, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
My talk page != WP:PAIN. Try WP:PAIN or WP:ANI. I'm hesitant to do anything... I'm not quite sure what would be appropriate. --Deskana talk 22:14, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
Given him a severe warning. Yuser31415 22:18, 14 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] My Signature

Now it's not a copyrighted song anymore. The rest was made up by me. Power level (Dragon Ball)(T)|(C) 23:27, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

How long do you intend to have that block thread (which you had copy/pasted from my archive) on my talk page? You know I'm not gonna leave anymore mistakes, so why have it there if it was archived? Power level (Dragon Ball) 16:35, 13 December 2006 (UTC)
I don't know you're not going to break more policies, you've broken a lot already. It'll stay there as long as is necessary. --Deskana talk 16:41, 13 December 2006 (UTC)
What if what I say now and forever is the mother of all promises: "I swear I will not break any more policies on Wikipedia. If I do, you can block me indef. or even ban me if you wish." This is so I can have everything on my talk page archived with a fresh start. So, how 'bout it? Power level (Dragon Ball) 16:47, 13 December 2006 (UTC)
No. --Deskana talk 17:17, 13 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks for voting

I appreciate the feedback that I received during the RfA process. Unfortunately, I withdrew my candidacy. However, your participation is appreciated. I have made my New Years Resolution (effective immediately) to attempt to vote on at least 50 WP:XFD/week (on at least 5 different days), to spend 5 hours/week on WP:NPP, to be active in WikiProjects and to change the emphasis of my watchlist from editorial oversight to vandalism prevention. I have replaced several links that I had on my list to some that I think are more highly vandalized (Tiger Woods, Barry Bonds, my congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr., my senator Barrack Obama and Jesse Jackson). My first day under my newly turned leaf was about what I hope a typical day to be. I quickly found a vandal, made a few editorial changes to Donald Trump, voted at WP:CFD and WP:AFD, continued attempted revitalization of Wikipedia:WikiProject_Chicago and proposed a new stub type as a result of WP:NPP patrol. I hope this will broaden my wikipedia experience in a way that makes me a better administrator candidate. I hope to feel more ready to be an admin in another 3000 or so edits. TonyTheTiger 16:22, 14 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Hey Deskana

I'm sure you're tired of hearing about User:JB196 (and from me, probably), but the person we discussed before, user:BooyakaDell has screwed up during a time where he's most watched (He has a RfC [[59]] against him due to his tendentious editing (things never change, huh?). Could you look at the evidence of Sockpuppetry section in that RfC and determine if that information is enough to consider BooyakaDell a WP:Sock account of JB196 and to be dealt with accordingly? Thanks! SirFozzie 21:39, 14 December 2006 (UTC)

That RfC does not exist and never has... --Deskana talk 22:05, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
Damnit, it showed up fine on my preview [[60]] (here's a diff from it, why doesn't it show up?) SirFozzie 22:09, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
There is an invisible unicode character on the end of that link, I believe it's something to do with formatting text from left-to-right. I've got the link now. I'll go look, and try to get back to you. --Deskana talk 22:12, 14 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Re: BooyakaDell/JB196

I've had a WP:ANI for a couple weeks that the admins never looked at (it just expired off the page into the archive) but I will bring it up again with the new evidence. SirFozzie 22:19, 14 December 2006 (UTC)

Done (it's at the bottom of the page.. the archived discussion is in Archive155). Thanks for your help :) SirFozzie 22:41, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
Actually - I started the WP:ANI, Fozzie! Deskana here's the link to it. [61] Curse of Fenric 09:26, 15 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Thank You!

Thank you for your input at my RFA, which successfully closed at 58/2/0. I will think about the 10 questions and answers I had, and I hope that I will use the tools constructively and for the benefit of Wikipedia. If you ever need any help, don't be afraid to drop me a line. I'm here to help afterall! ‎Template:Emot -Royalguard11(Talk·Desk·Review Me!) 00:12, 17 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Could you give me an editor review, please?

Hi Deskana! I was wondering, provided you had enough time, if you could give me an editor review. I want to improve my editing skills on Wikipedia, and hope that your advice would benefit me in doing this. Please give me a critical review ... feel free to say, "Yuser31415 does this really badly", because that's what I need to get better on that point. Thank you for your time!

Cheers, Yuser31415 (Review me!) 05:40, 17 December 2006 (UTC)

I answered the question on the editor review. Yuser31415 (Review me!) 19:12, 17 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Power Level

While he's well past what most would consider acceptable tolerance levels, having him ignore what he's been told once more would make it a better case. I say let him screw up once more then block. – Someguy0830 (T | C) 19:53, 17 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks for the help!

Thank you for seeing and speedily attending to my report. I hope I didn't violate protocol in posting it. :) Have a wonderful day!  E. Sn0 =31337= Talk 21:37, 17 December 2006 (UTC)

And yes, as you've apparently seen, I'm rather gung ho at times! :D  E. Sn0 =31337= Talk 21:38, 17 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Thank you

Quick personal thank you for your help with Talk:Spider-Man 3. It was nice to come back from a broken drill press and petulant dryer to see that you'd already checked it out and unprotected. thanks! ThuranX 22:18, 17 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Deleted Articles

I didn't know only admins could delete articles. Keep the articles deleted though - as that got the majority of the vote. Sorry about that. Davnel03 21:16, 18 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] About Yuser's warning...

Was the mistaken warning I lefted to 81.23.48.7 a personal attack? (regarding the warning on my talk page) I actually intentioned to write about the edit regarding Hercule (Dragon Ball), not Burdock (Dragon Ball) which was a big mistake on my part. I won't bother to fix it though (it appears I can't anyways), but I really don't get the severe personal attack warning. Can you please help me out though? Thanks! Power level (Dragon Ball) 14:59, 19 December 2006 (UTC)

I don't have a clue what you're talking about. --Deskbanana 15:51, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
Right here. What is the warning for? What personal attack did I perform? I wasn't even on yesterday... Power level (Dragon Ball) 15:54, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
Why are you asking me? I'm not Yuser. I'm not psychic you know. --Deskbanana 15:57, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
Sure, I'll ask Yuser then... (since ya didn't even bother to look at my contributions) Power level (Dragon Ball) 16:01, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
I can bother to do what I like, and that includes checking your contributions. If I can (supposedly) figure it out from your contributions, so can you. I waste far too much of my time on you anyway. Asking me was pointless, considering I had absolutely no involvement in the supposed incident. I understand not your reasons for asking me, unless you're just trying to antagonise me? --Deskbanana 16:04, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
I've told Power on his talk page. And the warning was from 2 days ago, not yesterday. I wish Powerlevel wouldn't be WP:DENSE. Yuser31415 (Review me!) 19:45, 19 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Smile

Sir james paul has smiled at you! Smiles promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by smiling to someone else, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Smile to others by adding {{subst:smile}}, {{subst:smile2}} or {{subst:smile3}} to their talk page with a friendly message. Happy editing!

[edit] Smile

§Sir James Paul<<--wikiholic§ has smiled at you! Smiles promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by smiling to someone else, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Happy editing!
Smile at others by adding {{subst:smile}}, {{subst:smile2}} or {{subst:smile3}} to their talk page with a friendly message.

[edit] User:Clever curmudgeon/User:Mactabilis/User:Mactabbed/User:Maior

Greetings Deskana, you've had quite a bit of contact with this disruptive user who is currently under ban. There is ANI talk about unbanning this person. Perhaps you could add your view on the matter? Thanks. (→Netscott) 05:20, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Happy Christmas!

Have a happy Christmas/Hanukkah/Festive season! Yuser31415 19:29, 21 December 2006 (UTC)
Have a happy Christmas/Hanukkah/Festive season! Yuser31415 19:29, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] The redirect of your Userpage

Feeling a bit self-referential today? Redirecting it to the same page? Anyway. Enjoy the holidays and may it lead to happy and bright 07 SirFozzie 20:04, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

I was just going to ask - did you mean to do that? It certainly caused me quite a bit of confusion when I clicked your signature. Picaroon 00:46, 22 December 2006 (UTC)
I did, yes. --Deskbanana 00:54, 22 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] My RfA

Thank you for participating in my RfA, which did not succeed and was closed early at 2/10/9. I am not discouraged, however, and will use the experience to improve my skills until a later date when I may succeed. Yuser31415 20:47, 22 December 2006 (UTC)