User talk:GlassCobra/Archive 7

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Archives Archive 1: April 26, 2007 - August 27, 2007 Archive 2: August 25, 2007 - September 16, 2007 Archive 3: September 17, 2007 - October 16, 2007 Archive 4: October 17, 2007 - November 5, 2007 Archive 5: November 5, 2007 - November 13, 2007 Archive 6: November 14, 2007 - November 23, 2007 Archive 7: November 24, 2007 - December 12, 2007 Archive 8: December 13, 2007 - January 3, 2008 Archive 9: January 3, 2008 - January 26, 2008 Archive 10: January 26, 2008 - February 13, 2008 Archive 11: February 13, 2008 - February 27, 2008 Archive 12: February 27, 2008 - March 17, 2008 Archive 13: March 17, 2008 - April 6, 2008 Archive 14: April 7, 2008 - April 28, 2008 Archive 15: April 29, 2008 - June 8, 2008

November 24, 2007 - December 12, 2007

RfA thanks

Just wanted to say thanks for supporting me! Please find your thank you card here, should you wish to see it. I'm honored to have received your support. All the best, ~Eliz81^(C) 02:23, 24 November 2007 (UTC)

And more thanks

Hey GlassCobra, I know you don't like those template messages, so I'll just thank you with simple text. Your support means a lot to me. Let me know if I can be of help with any admin-related stuff (though I think it's going to take me a while to get up to speed with it all!). - Kathryn NicDhàna ♫♦♫ 01:45, 25 November 2007 (UTC)

Thanks again

About the south park edit, I've never seen a morning like this in my 2+ years at Wikipedia. It's nuts and still ongoing. Thanks again. KnowledgeOfSelf | talk 18:26, 26 November 2007 (UTC)

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last warning

LAST WARNING? but ive only been on wikiepeda for half an hour im just getting started 15:43, 27 November 2007 (UTC) Stevehancock (talk) 15:44, 27 November 2007 (UTC)

Question

Mr. Cobra, with you being a member of the WikiProject Chicago, would it be safe to assume that you are from Chicago/or have lived there before? This question will have more relevance depending on your answer, and my follow up question/response. :) KnowledgeOfSelf | talk 17:49, 27 November 2007 (UTC)

I am indeed! Do you need help on a Chicago-related matter? GlassCobra 17:51, 27 November 2007 (UTC)

No, no, I'm just wondering why you are such a traitor!!!!!!! :-o You prefer New York style pizza over our very own deep dish, and you are a Yankee fan to boot?!? Oy vey, where is your Chi-Town pride man? Oh on a happier note, congrats on your 6500+ edits. KnowledgeOfSelf | talk 18:04, 27 November 2007 (UTC)

Haha! Well actually, I was born in New York City, then moved to Chicago when I was 12. The New Yorker in me never left, though. ;) I do like deep dish, but I'm lactose intolerant, so all that cheese makes me sick without fail, unfortunately. Are you from Chicago too? GlassCobra 18:03, 27 November 2007 (UTC)

Yes sir, I'm guessing you've never read my user page lol. Oh btw, I left a little hidden message on your talk page. :) KnowledgeOfSelf | talk 18:32, 27 November 2007 (UTC)

Skyman vandalism

No problem! Thanks for catching it first. NawlinWiki (talk) 18:44, 27 November 2007 (UTC)

Deletion review

An editor has asked for a deletion review of Yankee go home. Since you closed the deletion discussion for this article or speedy-deleted it, you might want to participate in the deletion review. 64.178.96.168 (talk) 21:45, 27 November 2007 (UTC)

AfD nomination of Cinq-O

Thank you

For the congratulations. :) Acalamari 00:27, 29 November 2007 (UTC)

Prose

Hey, GlassCobra - sorry to disturb you :p. I don't exactly understand what prose is and how to use it in articles. Would you mind clarifying for me? Thanks :) — NovaDog — (contribs) 01:10, 29 November 2007 (UTC)

Ugh, I'm burnt out already. Good night :) — NovaDog — (contribs) 02:46, 29 November 2007 (UTC)

Re: Can I Have It like That

"Like" can be treated as a preposition and conjunction. WP:NAME#Album and song titles and band names says to uncapitalise them. Why do you prefer capitals? I heard that Americans are more likely to capitalise letters than British spellers. Spellcast (talk) 01:49, 29 November 2007 (UTC)

Yeah it is written that way on the single. But our manual of style governs the way we capitalise things. I mean, we wouldn't capitalise the "of" in The Wizard of Oz just because the poster has it like that. Spellcast (talk) 02:01, 29 November 2007 (UTC)

Smells Like Teen Spirit was actually moved to lowercase earlier this year, but was incorrectly moved back. I'm sure many think it looks better capitalised, but that's just the way the MoS is. Spellcast (talk) 04:49, 29 November 2007 (UTC)

"Like" isn't directly mentioned, but it is a preposition and conjunction. I don't know if an RfC is needed, but WT:NAME seems more appropriate. Spellcast (talk) 05:03, 29 November 2007 (UTC)

Also, I didn't even realise this until now but thanks for reverting the vandalism on my userpage! Spellcast (talk) 02:34, 29 November 2007 (UTC)

Scott5114's RFA

Thank you for supporting me in my recent RFA nomination. Unfortunately, I have withdrawn the nom early at 17/13/3. I am presently going to undergo admin coaching in preparation for a second candidacy somewhere down the line. I hope to see your continued support in the future. Regards, —Scott5114↗ 07:30, 29 November 2007 (UTC)

My RfA

Hey. You recently opposed my failed RfA, commenting that you felt that I needed more variety in my edits. While I could agree that I do not have a wealth of edits, I feel as though I do have variety in my editing. At any rate, I was wondering what sort of areas you would like to see me work in? Thanks. SorryGuy 03:28, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

Thanks

Thank you for handling that. I've since learned the features. Not that I'm a Wayne Static fan, but we do have to keep everything up to standard. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.86.148.177 (talk) 03:30, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

RFA thanks

Dear GlassCobra, Thank you for supporting in my recent RfA. Words nor pictures can express my heartfelt appreciation at the confidence the community has shown me. I am both heartened and humbled by this confidence. I will carry the lessons learned from the constructive criticism I have received with me as I edit Wikipedia, and heed those lessons. Special thanks to Pedro and Henrik as nominators. Special thanks to Rudget who wanted to. A very special thanks to Moonriddengirl for her eloquence. Cheers, Dlohcierekim 20:10, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

U/P

Hi. Please could you delete my user page for me? Also please respond on this page - which I will be watching - as I wish for my talk page not to be used. Thank you! Harris Morgan 22:53, 30 November 2007 (UTC).

Sure thing. I asked a couple other administrators, and your talk page must remain in case you need to be reached. However, I will be happy to oblige your wish for your user page to be deleted. Are you exercising your right to vanish, or do you just want the page deleted? GlassCobra 01:03, 1 December 2007 (UTC)

I would like to vanish, but still contribute on minor things. Thank you. Harris Morgan 10:23, 1 December 2007 (UTC).

Ahh, I'm afraid it doesn't really work like that; vanishing is pretty much leaving totally. I'll go ahead and delete your user page for you, but your talk page will have to stay, okay? GlassCobra 14:51, 1 December 2007 (UTC)

Ehh well he could just edit as an IP, and contribute to minor things. Which would effectively make his named account "vanished". KnowledgeOfSelf | talk 14:53, 1 December 2007 (UTC)

Yeah but Harris hasn't specified. Either way I already deleted his user page per U1. GlassCobra 14:57, 1 December 2007 (UTC)

Thanks! Harris Morgan 21:34, 1 December 2007 (UTC).

IRC

Yeah, that was me who poked you. Shame you've gone to sleep as soon as I start talking again :) Dihydrogen Monoxide ^♫ 07:22, 1 December 2007 (UTC)

Talk page vandalism

Hey, thanks for reverting that junk on my talk page! Much appreciated. GlassCobra 22:48, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

Glad to help. I'm sure the vandalism on your talk page has shot up tenfold since you became an admin. Jauerback 15:13, 1 December 2007 (UTC)

I am new and need some help

I have created my first article, it is on Mary Styles Harris, and I am feeling a little confused. There are some problems with my references and I can't figure out how to link my article to others. I would appreciate any help you can give me. Thank you Jaymes10 —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jaymes10 (talk • contribs)

Any good hate mail?

Oh, the usual. "Why did you delete my article about left-handed monkey wrenches? The world needs to know and you are in a conspiracy to keep it from them!!" "I am too notable, how dare you suggest I'm not? I was like totally the most liked person in my Grade 9 class!" "joe is so a big poo hed, i know him personaly, leve my articel alon you ashole". The detritus that clings to people who do new page patrol. What about yourself? Accounting4Taste:talk 17:25, 1 December 2007 (UTC)

76.189.82.146

Thanks for that. I don't think I've even added anything to the DH page, just corrected spelling, grammar, punctuation and vocabulary. Therequiembellishere 21:56, 1 December 2007 (UTC)

Block of Beautifulamazingalmostcompletleyfabulous

Hi, GlassCobra. I am confused. Why did you block Beautifulamazingalmostcompletleyfabulous (talk • contribs • email) with account creation disabled? I noticed as I was browsing Special:Ipblocklist that the auto block feature blocked another account. Also, why block the account in the first place? The account name is, indeed, long, but it is not a particularly confusing or random username - I, for one, could easily remember and associate it with a particular editor. --Iamunknown 01:23, 2 December 2007 (UTC)

(Sorry for the late reply) Okay, if it was a spam account, I guess I am less concerned. Umm, the user name... let me go look. ... *chirp* ... I can't find it now, as it is no longer listed in the Ipblocklist. Sorry.

Btw, does an account that is caught in an autoblock remain indefinitely blocked, or does the block on the account expire after a while? I've only ever blocked one account in my life (on another wiki where I was an administrator), so I don't know much. (Incidentally, it was a spamming IP.  ;-) --Iamunknown 23:31, 4 December 2007 (UTC)

Schools and deletion

Hey, GlassCobra. I was just wondering, how big/hot is the topic of deletion of schools, school boards, and the like? Thanks in advance, — NovaDog — (contribs) 03:14, 2 December 2007 (UTC)

Adoption

Hello, I am quite new in Wikipedia and would like to be adopted.--Idontknow610 14:32, 2 December 2007 (UTC)

RE: Yakyakyak

I did, but it was just so pretty! =) I'd seen other users have it in the past, and I decided, yeah, I do that, so let's add it! I added in the mouse=over that I was inspired by its use on your page. нмŵוτнτ 17:15, 2 December 2007 (UTC)

Haha, well, I added it after you commented on my page, to be fair. нмŵוτнτ 17:29, 2 December 2007 (UTC)

Yes, but I try to keep things separate between internet sites. I didn't at first, then I realized how much personal information people could get about me from a really creepy close call, so I removed a lot of information from here and there. нмŵוτнτ 18:22, 2 December 2007 (UTC)

I know, and I had even more. Can you image? Haha, but now it's basically my school and hometown. Although I probably shouldn't mention my house... haha, I'll take that out. нмŵוτнτ 18:27, 2 December 2007 (UTC)

Thanks

Thanks for closing the Bondstars MfD so quick!--Phoenix-wiki ^{(talk · contribs)} 20:43, 2 December 2007 (UTC)

Eugene Ashley High School

Thanks for saving the article that I placed the hang-on for. I've notice that you've been dropping in to check up on the article, so I wanted to let you know that I will be able to work on it further, however not today. I will try to find some reliable third-party sources in the near future, hopefully tomorrow or Tuesday. Thank you once again and happy editing! Icestorm815 21:13, 2 December 2007 (UTC)

Template:Uw-vaublock

I think I fixed the template so that it shouldn't add userpages to the indef blocked templates category (and I also moved it to the "uw" namespace). By the way, could you semi-protect Template:Uw-uhblock like all the other uw templates. For some reason it's the only one that's fully protected. I think this is a mistake.--Avant Guard 21:37, 2 December 2007 (UTC)

George W Bush DUI

Is there a problem with using this term?--Dr who1975 17:23, 3 December 2007 (UTC)

Revolution mother

Thanks, yeah, I found it. This editor and I have a long, long history. His article was speedied eight times and I took it to RfD, where it was deleted and salted under every variant spelling available (by the closing admin). He appealed to me for help; I said I would try, although there wasn't much hope that anything would work. He decided that that meant I was writing the article for him and shepherding it through deletion review, and I disabused him of that notion. I told him where to read up about what to do and left him to it. Now, weeks later, he's back with a bunch of MySpace links that he thinks are going to get him somewhere. I assessed them all for him a few minutes ago. Unfortunately, it's given me the idea that the lead singer may actually have some notability (he's also a pro skateboarder), and any article under that name hasn't been salted... If you have anything to offer, you'd be very, very welcome. The editor's attitude has changed a bit, I think (a bit too late for the salt process, though) and I'm trying to help, but this is not my milieu and I may be lacking knowledge that someone younger can offer (I loathe his kind of music). Suggestions gratefully received. Accounting4Taste:talk 22:37, 3 December 2007 (UTC)

Wow, amazing, thanks a lot. That's great news for this user. Be prepared for a very laconic communication style. I actually suggested in the AfD that this band had a little notability, but everyone just saw the eight speedies and went immediately for deletion. The user's previous attitude had something to do with it, I think. I don't know why I feel invested in this article, because it has been a VERY frustrating experience, but in a way I feel like the grumpy old librarian who has a soft spot for the noisy kids... outwardly, maintaining the rules, but deep down applauding the revolutionary attitude. Don't tell!! LOL Accounting4Taste:talk 22:44, 3 December 2007 (UTC)

BTW, be sure to read the material I put on his talk page... just so you know what he's been told already. Accounting4Taste:talk 22:45, 3 December 2007 (UTC)

Comments about Ybor City, Tampa, Florida

Hi, a friend told me you had offered to help with a few concerns I (as well as a few other editors) have with the Ybor City, Tampa, Florida article. We have tried to address this issues politely via the talk page, but we haven't (asof yet) had our concerns handled in a mature, rational manner. I posted my concerns about the article and its WP:OWNer on Talk:Ybor City, Tampa, Florida#My concerns with this article. I know it's a bit tl;dr, but would you mind having a look? I'd appreciate any input! Thanks :) - Eulerskunk ♫ 22:51, 3 December 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for your help. I was worried that I might have come off focusing on the individual editor than the article, but it was because of the obstructionist tactics used by the individual editor that the contextual issues weren't being resolved. I think you've helped us come to an understanding. Again, thanks for your help. :) - Eulerskunk ♫ 18:10, 4 December 2007 (UTC)

Please talk to User:81.159.104.55‎

He started out as a good editor, but "subtlety" (they apparently don't know the meaning of the word) added vandalism to the Ali Abdullah Saleh page here. After a brief argument, he did a minor incsult, but this is absolutely unacceptable and extremely childish. Therequiembellishere 00:37, 4 December 2007 (UTC)

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What's wrong with this template

You seem to have a problem with me putting muppets templates on these actors, what's the problem?

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Advice

Hello, GlassCobra. I'm coming to you with a question because I know you have far more experience on Wikipedia than I do. I do new page patrol quite often, and a few days ago a speedy deletion tag was placed on an article called The Stupid Show. The user who created it has now recreated it in another article called The Super Stupid Stuff Show, but this time has indicated that the article will be developed in the following week. Is it appropriate to nominate it for speedy deletion again? Thanks, — Yavoh 03:26, 6 December 2007 (UTC)

Compass

Hi Glass, I updated it like you asked but felt a little uneasy as marking people out as "Authoritarian" etc. I could not find any better articles except Left-wing politics, Right-wing politics and Centrism, and used this for both the economic measure and the social measure. If you have better ideas, let me know. --sony-youth^pléigh 21:22, 6 December 2007 (UTC)

sig

Is this better? I dorftrottel I talk I 07:33, December 7, 2007

WP:NOR protection

Would you consider unprotecting the page, possibly with a proviso against edit warring over the dispute tag? Vassyana has made some reasonable suggestions that seem to have general consensus, and I accidentally edited the page today before remembering and reverting myself. — Carl (CBM · talk) 00:03, 8 December 2007 (UTC)

EpicFlame block

I just noticed that User:EpicFlame was indef blocked by you a couple of weeks back. Is there any chance you can explain the rationale to me?

On the surface, it appears that he has been blocked without warning. The block log says that he was blocked for harassment, but I can't find any evidence of harassment (I note, however, that there were edits after the block was placed that are clearly inappropriate). -- Mark Chovain 03:29, 10 December 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for the explanation. I wasn't aware of the edit summary. My personal opinion (if you're interested for future cases) is that the user should probably have been given a warning first, or been blocked for a medium term (a week or two). For better or for worse, we give vandals 3 or 4 warnings before blocking them for a day, then a couple of days, and so on. This particular user had made valuable contributions, and while certainly not a model editor, I believe he did have potential. -- Mark Chovain 00:20, 13 December 2007 (UTC)

And I've only just caught up on the whole "W00t" thing. What was it Luna said about the "defence attouney" feeling? -- Mark Chovain 03:30, 13 December 2007 (UTC)

There's also a topic about this at WP:ANI#EpicFlame block. EVula // talk // ☯ // 08:44, 10 December 2007 (UTC)

Thanks a whole lot!

Hey GlassCobra, thanks a lot. I am DoctorRob1234. I was wondering how to ask an administrator to block someone. can you plEs tell me? thanks. Anyway, thanks 4 stopping me from accidentally vandilizing anyone with a block attempt. A new user,

Doctorrob1234 19:09, 10 December 2007 (UTC)

Thanks 4 the info!

Doctorrob1234 19:15, 10 December 2007 (UTC)

Thanks

Thanks for reverting vandalism to my user page. Since you marked User:Plaingets as a sockpuppet, I thought you may want to know that User:Cf35 and User:Cf37 also used the same signature vandalism, and may very well be sockpuppets of the same vandal too. Again thanks! --Nehwyn (talk) 08:45, 11 December 2007 (UTC)

Thanks

Thanks for rescuing my user page from the vandal yesterday Brookie :) - he's in the building somewhere! ^(Whisper...) 17:14, 11 December 2007 (UTC)

thank you

how can i thank you oh i can not make an account my dad will not let me —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.117.204.122 (talk) 23:41, 11 December 2007 (UTC)

RfA Thanks

Thank you for participating in my RfA, which was successful with a vote of 33/7/4.

Special thanks go to Epbr123 for nominating me and Pedro for the offer of help.

I am honoured by the trust placed in me by the community. I hope to repay this by the wise use of the tools, which I intend to use gradually. Mop & bucket is on the Christmas list - honest. Keith D (talk) 00:29, 12 December 2007 (UTC)

Really, really bad haikus from a new admin

Setting new lows in thank-you spam:

Click there for my RfA spam haikus! → → →

Janitor's new tools
Spam must stop -- will new mop act?
Ooops, .com blocked

New admin, new tools
Earnest newbie furrows brow
Fare thee well Main Page

New mess all about
Sorcerer's Apprentice mop
Not supporter's fault

A. B. so grateful
Wikipedia trembles
Watch out DRV

A. B. wonders why
Copyright always confused
Fair use, farewell, bye

Qatar is blocked
Shucks those range blocks are tricky!
Will get it straight soon.

Dear RfA friend,
I will learn, chaos will fade
Thanks so much ... A. B.

This RfA thank you card is based on a card originally done by Phaedriel

GlassCobra, thanks so much for your support. I look forward to living up to living up to yours and others' trust and expectation.
--A. B. ^(talk) 02:10, 12 December 2007 (UTC)

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Great success!

Click that-a-way to open your card! → → →

Dear Cobra, Thank you for your participation in my request for adminship, which ended successfully with a final tally of (52/10/1). I was impressed by the thoughtful comments on both sides, and the RFA process in general. The extra buttons do look pretty snazzy, but I'll be careful not to overuse them. If you have advice to share or need assistance with anything, feel free to drop me a message or email. Thank you and good day! Cordially, — xDanielx T/C\R 06:58, 12 December 2007 (UTC) Credits - This RFA thanks was inspired by Carlosguitar's RFA thanks and LaraLove's RFA thanks, which were both inspired by The Random Editor's RFA thanks, which was in turn inspired by Phaedriel's RFA thanks.