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Hi Jorcoga! You've signed up to be a judge for the Esperanza User Page Award! You'll have three user pages to examine. The user pages you get coincide with your signup number. So if you signed up to be a judge in spot 1 than you will get nominations 1-3. Pick your favorite one, and list it in the finalist section. After all 5 judges have chosen a finalist it's time to award them 1-10 points in the four categories:
- Attractiveness: general layout, considering colour scheme and/or use of tables if applicable
- Usefulness: links to subpages or editing aids, helpful information
- Interesting-ness: quirky, unique, captivating, or funny content
- General niceness: at the judges' discretion
Please remember to include Subpages in your judging criteria. See the Scores section on this page for additional information on your job as a judge.
Keep in mind that your scores are confidential! Email Celestianpower with your scores and final picks. As soon as all the scores have been tallied, a winner will be announced! Thanks.
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[edit] Signpost updated for September 25th.
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[edit] WP:ESP/UPA - Time to judge!
Hello, Jorcoga. This is a quick message to remind you that all 5 finalists for the Esperanza User Page Award have been chosen. You now need to judge those 5 pages, awarding each one 1-10 points for attractiveness, usefulness, interesting-ness, general niceness and quality of subpages. Refer to the Scores section at the project page if you are unsure of how to score.
Once you have scored the 5 pages, email Celestianpower using the specified format. As soon as all the scores have been tallied, a winner will be announced. Thanks.
Daniel.Bryant 06:20, 29 September 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Thanks
Thank you for wanting to nominate me, but I personally feel that I need one more month of experience before applying for adminship.--TBCTaLk?!? 06:37, 29 September 2006 (UTC)
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[edit] HAPPY BIRTHDAY
enjoy it! Jeffklib 02:20, 8 October 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Happy Birthday Wish #2
The more the merrier, eh? Cheers! The RSJ (Hmm... - Say What?!) 02:44, 8 October 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Happy Birthday Wish #3
I wish you happy birthday, and wish that you shall continue to ascend in all your endevours, and fly high in life, and here in wikipedia. Have a nice time all the time! --Bhadani 03:04, 8 October 2006 (UTC)
Just stopped by to wish you a happy birthday, Jorcoga!!! -- P.B. Pilhet / Talk 18:07, 8 October 2006 (UTC)
[edit] My RfA
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Thank you for participating in my RfA, which passed with a tally of 91/1/4. I can't express how much it means to me to become an administrator. I'll work even more and harder to become useful for the community. If you need a helping hand, don't hesitate to contact me. NCurse work 15:53, 8 October 2006 (UTC) |
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Thank you for participating in my RfA, which finished with a tally of 52/6/1 (~90%). It was an interesting process which gave me a chance to learn a bit about myself and about the community. My intention now is to slowly ease into using those additional buttons on my page. No use being over eager and mucking up the works. The support of all those who went over my record and/or rallied to my defense after the big oppose vote was instumental to the success of this review. Again, thank you! --StuffOfInterest 11:33, 10 October 2006 (UTC) |
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[edit] There you go
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| I award you Húsönd's Golden Quackstar for beating the nominator (me). Keep up the good work. Regards--Húsönd 04:21, 15 October 2006 (UTC) |
- Captain Planet is the hero character in the Captain Planet and the Planeteers series (a cartoon from the 80's). The theme song (you may actually listen to it on Wikipedia!) features one of the bad guys (Looten Plunder) saying "you'll pay for this, Captain Planet". That's one of my favorite clichés. :-) Regards.--Húsönd 13:45, 15 October 2006 (UTC)
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[edit] Muchas gracias
Hey Jorcoga, thanks a lot for supporting me in my recent RfA. It succeeded, and I am very grateful to all of you. If you ever need help with anything, please don't hesitate to ask. Also, feel free point out any mistakes I make! Thanks again, —Khoikhoi 04:30, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
Yep – now that I've checked, I have 32 password reset requests. This isn't the first time I've had an IP do this, but not in this volume. -- Omicronpersei8 (talk) 18:20, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
[edit] My RFA!
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Jorcoga, thank you so much for your support for my RfA. I passed with a vote tally of 61/0/1. I am honored that the consensus was to allow me the added privilege of the admin mop. I appreciate your support on my RFA! --plange 23:09, 22 October 2006 (UTC) |
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[edit] Esperanza User Page Award
Greetings, Jorcoga. The judges would like to announce that the winner for the Esperanza User Page Contest has been chosen. Congratulations to MacGyverMagic for winning the contest. The winning entry can be found here.
If you'd like to participate in the contest again, check by the contest page in a few days and sign up. See you around. Daniel.Bryant 10:44, 23 October 2006 (UTC)
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[edit] RfA thanks
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Please accept my thanks for your support in my successful RfA, which I was gratified to learn passed without opposition on October 25, 2006. I am looking forward to serving as an administrator and hope that I prove worthy of your trust. With my best wishes, --MCB 17:09, 26 October 2006 (UTC) |
[edit] Thank you for supporting my RfA
Thank you for supporting my RfA that I have passed with 73/2/1.--Jusjih 10:03, 27 October 2006 (UTC)
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[edit] UPA nominating
Thanks for filling up the spots - a wonderful selection, too! Since you added them (and filled up all 15 places), I've had to remove an entry (not yours, one by IAMTHEGGMAN) as he/she is an alternate judge, and they can't nominate. It'd be great if you could fill up the 15th spot so we can get the show on the road :) Cheers, Daniel.Bryant [ T · C ] 09:17, 31 October 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Captain Planet
Hahahahaha! :-D Good one Jorcoga. You gotta watch the old Planeteers series! Thanks for your support by the way. Best regards.--Húsönd 04:02, 5 November 2006 (UTC)
- I'm a night owl. If I don't have classes in the morning then I'll easily be online until 5 or 6am. :-) Regards.--Húsönd 04:26, 5 November 2006 (UTC)
- I sleep some 8 hours a night. I usually have free mornings so I can sleep in. I'm sorry for your internet access nuisances. :-/ Regards.--Húsönd 05:05, 5 November 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Small favor
Hey Jorcoga, I was wondering of you could help me out with getting votes for expanding an article I started a while back. My old US Australia relations article is currently being considered for expansion by the Wikipedia:Australian Collaboration of the Fortnight. To vote, go here and scroll to the bottom.
As you are an Aussi, if you know much about political/economic/cultural/military/etc. relationship between the US and Australia, updating the US Australia relations page would be quite helpful.
Thanks man! Sharkface217 05:01, 5 November 2006 (UTC)
[edit] November Esperanza Newsletter
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| Admin Coaching needs coaches!!! If you are an administrator, or even a generally experienced user, do consider signing up to be a coach.
Admin Coaching, now being coordinated by HighwayCello, is a program for people who want help learning some of the more subtle aspects of Wikipedia policy and culture. People are matched with experienced users who are willing to offer coaching. The program is designed for people who have figured out the basics of editing articles; they're not newcomers any more, but they might want some help in learning new roles. In this way, Esperanza would help keep hope alive for Wikipedia because we would always be grooming the next generation of admins.
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What's New?
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| The Tutorial Drive is a new Esperanza program! In an effort to make complicated processes on Wikipedia easier for everyone, Esperanza working to create and compile a list of tutorials about processes here on Wikipedia. Consider writing one! |
| A discussion on how Esperanza relates to the encyclopedia has been started; please add your thoughts. |
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The last AC meeting (full log)
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- The list of proposed programs has been updated, with some proposals being archived.
- There is now a new program: the Tutorial Drive! Consider writing a tutorial on something you are good at doing on Wikipedia.
- The suggestion of adding a cohesive look to all the Esperanza pages is being considered; join the discussion if you are interested!
- In order to make a useful interlanguage welcome template, those involved in translation projects will be asked what English Wikipedia policies are most important and confusing to editors coming from other language Wikipedias.
- A discussion of Esperanza's role in Wikipedia is being held, with all thoughts of all Esperanzians wanted!
- Shreshth91 informed everyone that he will be leaving the Esperanza council as life is rather busy; his spot will be filled by the runner up from the last election, HighwayCello.
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[edit] Signpost updated for November 6th.
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[edit] RfA thanks
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Thank you for the extra feathers on my wings!
Thank you so much, Jorcoga, for your support in my RfA, which passed on November 11, 2006, with a final tally of 82/0/2. I am humbled by the kind support of so many fellow Wikipedians, and I vow to continue to work and improve with the help of these new tools. Should you have any request, do not hesitate to contact me. Best regards, Húsönd 20:46, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
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Thanks for the congrats. :-) Regards.--Húsönd 01:55, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
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[edit] Thanks for your support!
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A week ago I nominated myself, hoping to be able to help Wikipedia as an administrator as much as a WikiGnome. I am very glad many others shared my thoughts, including you. Thank you for your trust! Be sure I will use these tools to protect and prevent and not to harass or punish. Should you feel I am overreacting, pat me so that I can correct myself. Thanks again! ReyBrujo 19:42, 18 November 2006 (UTC) |
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[edit] disbelief at RfA
Disbelief at what, pray tell? -- nae'blis 17:05, 22 November 2006 (UTC)
[edit] disbelieve no more
It's true, they gave me the bit. I wasn't going to send thank-you cards, but the emotional impact of hitting WP:100 (and doing so unanimously!) changed my mind. So I appreciate your confidence in me at RFA, and hope you'll let me know if I can do anything for you in the future. Cheers! -- nae'blis 22:52, 28 November 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Thank you ...
... for your kind suggestion that I submit an RfA and offer to help. I've responded on my talk, but then realized you might not be watching that page, so wanted to thank you here as well. See there for more. Thanks, Newyorkbrad 00:32, 24 November 2006 (UTC)
Sharkface217 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 at others by adding {{subst:smile}}, {{subst:smile2}} or {{subst:smile3}} to their talk page with a friendly message. Happy editing!
[edit] WikiTower
Hi Jorcoga. Thank you for your interest in the WikiTower. :-) Well, placing the WikiTower's easy, as I've turned it into a template, you just have to find any area on your page where it fits and add {{User:Husond/WikiTower}}. Please add something like idea borrowed from Husond to the bottom (so that a chain of credits may start like Coolcat's countries-been-to section in the bottom of my user page). Best regards.--Húsönd 05:27, 26 November 2006 (UTC)
- I'll see what I can do for the Signpost.--Húsönd 05:29, 26 November 2006 (UTC)
- Hmm, I made a few tries but I can't work it out either. I'm not used to this kind of layout... Also, I'm using a small screen and whatever looks fine for me might not look that well for users with bigger displays. Perhaps you could ask to Daniel.Bryant or Aeon1006, they're good at user pages. Regards.--Húsönd 05:38, 26 November 2006 (UTC)
- Well, why don't you create your userpage based on a simpler, more workable layout? Mine, for instance, is quite easy to work with. (I used Crna Gora's page as a start for mine btw). Regards--Húsönd 16:03, 26 November 2006 (UTC)
[edit] RfA thanks
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I would like to express my appreciation of the time you spent considering my successful RfA. Thankyou Gnangarra 13:37, 26 November 2006 (UTC) |
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[edit] RfA thanks
Thank you for voting in my RfA, I passed. I appreciate your input. Please keep an eye on me(if you want) to see if a screw up. HighInBC (Need help? Ask me) 16:05, 29 November 2006 (UTC)
The consensus to do this is based on both the template design specifications in WP:ZELDA#Templates and, particularly, A Man In P♙nk's Computer and video games WikiProject proposal, which was presented earlier, in October, (later drafted as a formal proposal) and had a number of editors supporting the idea of simplifying and standardizing computer and video game templates. A Man In P♙nk has done some standardization of his own on certain CVG templates per justifications from this particular WikiProject discussion. I also cited the WikiProject discussion in Template talk:Grand Theft Auto topics for at least two weeks with no response or feedback. ╫ ２５ ◀RingADing▶ 18:01, 29 November 2006 (UTC) ╫
[edit] Thank you
Thanks for your input on my RfA. My nomination succeeded. I understand your point of view and I agree that I'm not as well-rounded as other admins are. I am primarily focused on vandalism reverts as you noted, but I will work on expanding my participation in other areas (after reading up and learning the ropes, of course). Thanks again for the input. =) -- Gogo Dodo 04:28, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
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[edit] Beastlyric
His new page is different and appears to be acceptable, but I'll keep an eye out. Thanks. (Radiant) 10:26, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
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[edit] My recent RfA
Thank you for considering my RfA. It was a very humbling yet surprisingly gratifying experience. I am grateful for all the constructive comments that will undoubtedly make me a better contributer, and hopefully a stronger candidate in the future. Grika 15:00, 18 December 2006 (UTC)
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If you have a problem with the roboticness of the used templates, I suggest you withdraw the nomination on the committee and nominate the templates instead. You said it yourself, the committee itself isn't the problem. - Mgm|(talk) 09:49, 2 January 2007 (UTC)
- Hmm, you're right, you didn't say that. But isn't it true nontheless. You said the roboticness of the templates was a problem. That can be solved without deleting the entire project. - Mgm|(talk) 10:08, 2 January 2007 (UTC)
- I don't think it's 'formal'. There's scores of projects. They just aim to bring people with similar interests together. Without this project the calendar wouldn't have existed. It was build because the whole group wanted to have that information centralized somewhere. - Mgm|(talk) 10:12, 2 January 2007 (UTC)
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[edit] Thank you for your support
Thank you for your support in the RfA on my behalf. It is an honor to have received your expression of confidence. To be chosen as an administrator requires a high level of confidence by a broad section of the community. Although I received a great deal of support, at this time I do not hold the level of confidence required, and the RfA did not pass. It is my wish that I will continue to deserve your confidence. Sincerely, --BostonMA talk 20:48, 3 January 2007 (UTC)
[edit] RE: Offer for signature shop
I would love a helper. If you need any other color codes, you can look for them in here. ~~•Sean•gorter• Get a signature! 09:00, 4 January 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Signpost updated for January 8th, 2007.
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[edit] My Request for Adminship
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Thank you for your support in my my RfA, which passed with a tally of 117/0/1. I hope that my conduct as an admin lives up to the somewhat flattering confidence the community has shown in me, and that I prove worthy of your personal trust. Please don't hesitate to leave a message on my talk page should you need anything or want to discuss something with me.--Nilfanion (talk) 15:52, 9 January 2007 (UTC) |
[edit] My RFA
Hey, thanks so much for supporting my recent RFA. A number of editors considered that I wasn't ready for the mop yet and unfortunately the RFA did not succeed (69/26/11). There are a number of areas which I will be working on (including changing my username) in the next few months in order to allay the fears of those who opposed my election to administrator.
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you sincerely for your support over the past week. I've been blown away by the level of interest taken in my RFA and appreciate the time and energy dedicated by all the editors who have contributed to it, support, oppose and neutral alike. I hope to bump into you again soon and look forward to serving you and Wikipedia in any way I can. Cheers! The Rambling Man 18:55, 11 January 2007 (UTC) (the non-admin, formerly known as Budgiekiller)
[edit] Signatures
I agree with your comments at User talk:Why1991, but I do have to point out that your sig goes against the guidelines at WP:SIG:
- "Signatures that obscure an account name to the casual reader may be seen as disruptive.
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- "In consideration of users with vision problems, be sparing with color. If you must use different colours in your signature, please ensure that the result will be readable by people with color blindness."
I shoudn't think that I'm alone in finding your sig very difficult to read; in fact I had to look at the code to tell who you were. Do you think that you could edit it so that it's easily readable by people with normal sight, not to mention those with visual impairments? Thanks. --Mel Etitis (Μελ Ετητης) 18:21, 13 January 2007 (UTC)
I've changed it a bit, is this better? JorcogaYell! 01:00, 14 January 2007 (UTC)
- Thanks — the first part's a bit more readable for me (though I think that anyone with slight vision problems might struggle); the "Yell!" is pretty difficult to make out (especially the exclamation mark), though perhaps that's not so important. --Mel Etitis (Μελ Ετητης) 11:22, 14 January 2007 (UTC)
