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Happy New Year!

Dear friend, I hope you had a wonderful New Year's Eve, and that 2008 is your best year yet! ~ Riana ⁂ 02:25, 2 January 2008 (UTC)


Yayy!! Happy New Year :) - Alison ❤ 23:49, 2 January 2008 (UTC)

Help desk?

Happy New Year. I've got a bot/ vandal problem in another wiki media project, www.femaanswers.org. Apparent spam bot registers new user for each edit, but auto blocking not working. My understanding how to block this activity is insufficient. I've poked around to determine how to do an IP Check over at my site, without success. I thought I'd ask someone who knows? Any help appreciated. Cheers. Castellanet (talk) 21:13, 2 January 2008 (UTC)

Replied on this user's talk page - 21:41, 2 January 2008 (UTC)
Thank you for your thoughtful, detailed response. Unfortunately, I have problem installing the extensions you suggest, but now I don't doubt this is what I need to do, so you have given me new reasons to change the site host so I can have control. You are making our cyber world a friendly place! Merci beaucoup et Bonnee Année! Castellanet (talk) 01:01, 3 January 2008 (UTC)

Livadia (yacht)

You're right, and I shouldn't edit via three browser windows. I've restored it to the blanked version. Thanks for the heads up. Pedro :  Chat  22:15, 2 January 2008 (UTC)

Shibumi2 unblock request

Here. Just FYI ... - Alison ❤ 23:49, 2 January 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the notice. He sent me an email and I replied to his talk page. -- lucasbfr ho ho ho 09:34, 3 January 2008 (UTC)

Block

After my bot is done redirecting all the cities in the state I usually go back and look at all the broken redirects and fix them - I don't think I should have been blocked. Ohmpandya (Talk) 18:17, 6 January 2008 (UTC)

I did discuss this. Please give me access again. Ohmpandya (Talk) 18:25, 6 January 2008 (UTC)

Sure[1] Not eveything is about AWB the discussion is around the middle. Ohmpandya (Talk) 18:30, 6 January 2008 (UTC) Or you can read the whole thing to find it...Ohmpandya (Talk) 18:30, 6 January 2008 (UTC)

Ohmpandya

It sounded OK to me to create the redirects, but I had to stress not to create ones to non-existent pages because yes, that would be a waste. Obviously, I didn't realize he was going to create so many so fast (at least three thousand in just the past week or so!). If they all need to be deleted, I can do that.   jj137 ♠ 22:26, 6 January 2008 (UTC)

We probably should get a larger consensus on this before continuing (and if so, probably with a bot). I'm not entirely sure continuing is the best idea; you cited earlier it wastes server resources, and I think it probably does. Well, the decision is not up to me. :)   jj137 ♠ 00:57, 7 January 2008 (UTC)
Based on this[2] do you think I should get access, and continue doing what I was doing. Look in "Redirects States" in Village Pump (all) If not, well :(Ohmpandya (Talk) 21:29, 9 January 2008 (UTC)

I saw your reply on village pump. Do you have suggestion for a bot? (Which would be the easiest+best) Ohmpandya (Talk) 20:06, 10 January 2008 (UTC)

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hi

hi about : No evidence on the website that this is a free image i did not leave any image on my Short article,i used online adobe to format it to pdf so wikpedia would upload it as it said word documenrs are not accepted. please advise me on the next step. thanking you so very much —Preceding unsigned comment added by Pharmacy20000 (talk • contribs) 19:30, 11 January 2008 (UTC)

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AWB

Can you regnant me permission to use AWB, so I can use it for a different purpose. NOT MAKING REDIRECTS. ? Thanks! Ohmpandya (Talk to Me...) 02:39, 14 January 2008 (UTC)

Y Done :) -- lucasbfr talk 08:16, 14 January 2008 (UTC)

roflmao newb

why do u keep editing my shit its not funny anymore man. stop ranting all your bullshit or ill chop your balls of. anyway the shti i did to the page bus and voldemort are rly cool. I cant believe u actually get paid for this shit. when is saw u reedited my shit i was liek '0mg wtf00x that n00bs lol i pwn u ass..

than kyou for your time.

Regards

Bono. (u kno teh one from that submarine band.)


ps: i help lil kids in afrika —Preceding unsigned comment added by 87.251.40.71 (talk) 12:25, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

Don't hesitate to go to school. Really. I mean it. That's... Wow... -- lucasbfr talk 12:28, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

Edit war

If I am in an edit war it is only with user:JdeJ who is in an edit war with me and I hope he has been warned about edit warring too. Can you please step in to mediate the article France. Signsolid (talk) 17:51, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

Replied on this user's talk page - 17:54, 17 January 2008 (UTC)
With all due respect, I've made two similar reverts to the article. I've made other edits to the same article, sure, but on completely different subjects. I admit that I'm a bit surprised by your warning, as I've never seen this warning after just two edits. I note in passing that Signsolid has a history of attacking me because of my nationality, deleting content and lying about my actions. You're free to check his edit history and mine. Cheers JdeJ (talk) 17:56, 17 January 2008 (UTC)
Replied on this user's talk page - 18:04, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

I've taken the matter to the France talk page but could do with some third party intervention to see that a neutral POV is taken. Signsolid (talk) 17:57, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

User:JdeJ is obviously an experienced user who knows how to make sure his opinion sticks over others and is blotting out my opinion with his experience. Signsolid (talk) 17:59, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

User:JdeJ has found 2 or 3 newspaper article syaing the UK's economy fell behind that of France's and he gone through Wikipedia like a tornado changing rankings and figures and throwing out IMF, World Bank, and CIA factbook figures and rankings, which were the gold standard of rankings and people didn't dispute over figures and rankings. Signsolid (talk) 18:20, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

Well, more lies. I've edited two articles with this information, the UK and France. Hardly any tornado. And I haven't taken out a single source by any organisation in doing so, as can be seen from the edit history on when I first introduced my edit. In both cases did I source a sentence that previously was unsourced. Yesterday, I did remove an old IMF estimate that Signsolid tried to insert over the Financial Times, despite the fact the he had been told repeatedly that it was a very old estimate and thus not qualified as source. I'm getting tired on Signsolid lying about my actions, attacking me over my nationality and attacking me over my supposed political views. I hope actions is taken against him. JdeJ (talk) 18:42, 17 January 2008 (UTC)


No Title

That's even more weird. It's working for me now... I suppose it's possible that it was a cached result. Sorry for taking up some of your time. --StuartGilbert (talk) 10:28, 18 January 2008 (UTC)

No problems, happy to see it works! -- lucasbfr talk 10:35, 18 January 2008 (UTC)

Politics of N Ireland

Hi - yeah, I realise it wasn't quite per blocking policy, but I've left a note under the unblock explaining the circumstances and saying that I don't have a problem with unblock if that's what the reviewing admin thinks. BLACKKITE 11:26, 18 January 2008 (UTC)

Your block on User:Justinm1978

I highly suggest the checkuser clerks give some serious thought to the process used to validate whether or not someone is a sockpuppet. The evidence given was suspect at best, considering that I am an established user and it should be clear if you can see my IP that I have been editing from the same two or three IP's for months now (I have static IP's at all of my locations), with an occasional edit from somewhere else. I am not participating in the discussion because it is cyclical and a rehash of what was talked about earlier.

The level of insulted I feel by this is not quite measurable at this moment, but rest assured that it high. At least you removed the block, but it should never have been given in the first place. I will be lodging a complaint because of this. Justinm1978 (talk) 14:45, 15 January 2008 (UTC)

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Do you think I was justified in raising this Checkuser concern with User:Rhetor230? I'd never made the request before and the edit history looked so suspicious to me. Alatari (talk) 18:39, 18 January 2008 (UTC)
Yes, User:Rhetor230 broke 3RR and a CU was warranted. The User:Justinm1978 fiasco was my screw up not yours, and the edits looked suspicious to me too. -- lucasbfr talk 19:02, 18 January 2008 (UTC)

61.68.54.158

Hi. Please consider extending your block due to this egregious personal attack. Thanks!   — Jeff G. (talk|contribs) 11:52, 19 January 2008 (UTC)

Y Done, I'm playing with a new tool, still need to get my hands on it. -- lucasbfr talk 11:54, 19 January 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for reverting

Thanks for reverting vandalism to my user talk page. As you probably know very well, the mere act of fighting vandals occasionally makes them take an interest in us. When that happens, it's nice to see that fellow Wikipedians are looking out for each other. Doczilla (talk) 22:29, 19 January 2008 (UTC)

Check this pictures

Image:IllyriaPreRome.jpg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:IllyriaPreRome.jpg This picture was taken from these website: http://s151.photobucket.com/albums/s130/olvios300/Illyria/?action=view&current=Illryians.jpg

Image:EpirusEduMap.jpg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:EpirusEduMap.jpg


This picture was taken from these website: http://photobucket.com/mediadetail/?media=http%3A%2F%2Fi151.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs130%2Folvios300%2FEpirusOK.jpg&searchTerm=epirus&pageOffset=1

They should be deleted,I have faith in your work and thank you for teaching me the writte way of upload the files.Thank you--Taulant23 (talk) 22:34, 19 January 2008 (UTC)

Those are mine and that site is mine.Megistias (talk) 23:51, 19 January 2008 (UTC)
I have photobucket and flickr accounts and i put maps there i work on after i make them for this place.I can prove it to any mod any time of day.Megistias (talk) 23:52, 19 January 2008 (UTC)
Taulant has been banned many times for vandalising disrupting and calling me racist names and much more stuff.My maps are sourced and discussed.Megistias (talk) 23:54, 19 January 2008 (UTC)
See this Lucas.helloMegistias (talk) 00:18, 20 January 2008 (UTC)

My maps like this one : http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8a/ClassicalBalkans1849.jpg the work of Classical Balkans: from Map from "rothers Publishers, New York, 1849A Classical Atlas to Illustrate Ancient Geography, Alexander G. Findlay, Harper and B ros. NY 1849, it gets deleted just for some childesh propaganda.I do not vandalize nor I have been edited in Greek articles, even if I had the best references so I can void editwar.Every work that I have done it has been attacked by Megistias (and the socpuppet Tsourkpk).Thank you.--Taulant23 (talk) 00:28, 20 January 2008 (UTC)

I am nobody's "socpuppet" (sic). Don't dig yourself deeper than you already have. --Tsourkpk (talk) 01:02, 20 January 2008 (UTC)
The finley map has been uploaded by user Karmosin 3 years ago and not by you Taulant.This is meMegistiasOlviosThat site is mine and the maps are mine and sourced.Taulant i had hopes you would change your behavior but i see its not gonna happen.[3] Thomas Lessman-World History Site.Thomas has maps on Wiki and he puts them in his site too.Get it Taulant?How about an apology?Since you haven't apologized when you wrote i have [4]Shit in my head and that i am a Malakas(that means asshole,jerk see babelfish on both one is in Greek the other Greek with English characters).Megistias (talk) 03:47, 20 January 2008 (UTC)
Ok, time's up. The conversation is unreadable. I have full trust in Megistias's uploads status (the timestamps make that easy), and the least I can say is that I don't have the same trust in yours, Taulant23. And EVEN IF Megistias had made a mistake in uploading the content, that does NOT make your content more acceptable. You still haven't brought ANY proof that you are the copyright holder of the pictures you uploaded, and I am more and more convinced that deleting all your uploads where we are not 100% sure would be what's best for the project. -- lucasbfr talk 16:00, 21 January 2008 (UTC)

The unconstructiveness of things...

Hi there Lucas, this is VASCO from Portugal,

About my edits to NABIL BAHA, which you reverted, i say that everything is OK now, i just wanted to make some adjustments as to the exact dates in which he played in which team, no unconstructive feeling there, i presume.

As to the best vandalism on a talkpage, you are 100% right man, can't compete with that piece of horse manure, did not even have the guts to sign. Oh well, what are you gonna do?

TAKE CARE, SAFE EDITING VASCO AMARAL - --217.129.67.28 (talk) 22:05, 21 January 2008 (UTC)

Another legal threat

User:Electra10 has made another legal threat, Gwen Gale (talk) 16:52, 22 January 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the notice. I left him a message on his talk page. -- lucasbfr talk 17:29, 22 January 2008 (UTC)

Thanks

Thank you for blocking this guy. Cheers. 74.133.9.95 (talk) 22:07, 22 January 2008 (UTC)

No probs ;) -- lucasbfr talk 22:12, 22 January 2008 (UTC)
Heh "probs" So very 1997 of you :p 74.133.9.95 (talk) 22:39, 22 January 2008 (UTC)
I don't go out without my Cane ;) -- lucasbfr talk 23:08, 22 January 2008 (UTC)

Thermal Wind

Hi. I rewrote the Thermal Wind article. The old article was a stub, and a bad one at that. It was incoherent, factually incorrect at times and lacked visuals. I made new visuals, took the existing material and rewrote it so that it reads well and is accurate. I forgot to log in before editing the article, you can view the original (with the history of revisions) on my userpage at nedtheprotist.

72.242.44.14 (talk) 21:40, 23 January 2008 (UTC)

Thank you

Thank you for helping out on the page. Sorry again for not signing in originally. Nedtheprotist (talk) 21:49, 23 January 2008 (UTC)


The Dark Knight Film

Ok I'm kinda new to editing pages so bear with me if i do some thing thats not particularly status quo. I apoligize in advance.--Bdondaunique1 (talk) 03:59, 24 January 2008 (UTC)

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Disputed fair use rationale for Image:Skype logo.png

Thanks for uploading Image:Skype logo.png. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read the instructions at Wikipedia:Non-free content carefully, then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies for fair use. Using one of the templates at Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot (talk) 05:33, 24 January 2008 (UTC)

Deleted (orphaned), you grumpy bot! ;) -- lucasbfr talk 09:05, 24 January 2008 (UTC)

Since

Since you are an admin who will provide a copy of deleted articles, could you please put a copy of User talk:202.76.162.34/Archive on my user page? 124.181.180.11 (talk) 23:47, 24 January 2008 (UTC)

No, per the DRV you opened. -- lucasbfr talk 23:59, 24 January 2008 (UTC)

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Photo of Speaking Tube

You should be more careful about alleging vandalism. In this case, Wikipedia was using, without authorization, an image that belongs to me. You owe me an apology. I have spent a great deal of time and money building the Early Office Museum web site from which this image was taken. It is possible, of course, that the original unauthorized download was made by someone different from the person who uploaded it to Wikipedia. I am looking into that.

Curator Early Office Museum www.officemuseum.com —Preceding unsigned comment added by 164.62.7.74 (talk) 23:08, 25 January 2008 (UTC)

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Huggle etc

You are, of course, quite right. Thank you. Sam Korn (smoddy) 23:41, 25 January 2008 (UTC)

WTF

I'll thank you to restore my comments that you deleted here. --Pete (talk) 14:09, 28 January 2008 (UTC)

WTF indeed, that was unintentional of course. Please accept my deepest apologies, I have no idea on what happened and why I didn't receive an edit conflict message... -- lucasbfr talk 14:17, 28 January 2008 (UTC)

Vandal

The user you blocked for 24 hours seems to be threatening the admin Addhoc. this user's ip adress is 216.56.60.66 and i also noticed that he threathend the administrator before. Evidence : "1" "2" "3" "4" and he wrote this odd thing on somone's userpage "5"

--DurzaTwinkTALK (talk) 03:33, 29 January 2008 (UTC)

Here we go, 3 more months. Thanks a lot for the notice. -- lucasbfr talk 07:29, 29 January 2008 (UTC)


check user

France a is stale but these id's aren't. That was the point. You can still do a checkuser against these IDs that were confirmed months back agianst France A... it's a chain.

  1. MrWez (talk · contribs)
  2. ShadowpuppetKing (talk · contribs)
  3. SaxonUnit (talk · contribs)
  4. Nosxalc (talk · contribs)
  5. Brinstar (talk · contribs)

--Dr who1975 (talk) 15:33, 1 February 2008 (UTC)

Can you please ask another Admin to review this... While everything is under a main ID... sockpuppeteers are going to jump from account to account and that creates a chain that you can still check... these ID's have been checkusered against France A... can you ask a more experienced checkuser editor to review this please.--Dr who1975 (talk) 15:36, 1 February 2008 (UTC)
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::Actually... my second edit was a reply to your reply. The checkuser protocol is this... you can use more recently active confirmed socks to confirm against newer accounts... that's how it works.--Dr who1975 (talk) 15:47, 1 February 2008 (UTC)

Nevermind... thanks for the response.--Dr who1975 (talk) 15:47, 1 February 2008 (UTC)
ok ;) -- lucasbfr talk 15:48, 1 February 2008 (UTC)


CU

Well... yes. That's precisely what I want! I, ah, do understand how checkuser works. Sam Korn (smoddy) 13:40, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

Replied on this user's talk page - 14:31, 7 February 2008 (UTC)
I've got a feeling this guy isn't smarter than the average idiot. He has, in the last few days, sent me in the region of 40 emails. I believe I have sent him three in return. *sigh* Thanks for listing it, etc! Sam Korn (smoddy) 14:41, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Requests for checkuser/Case/Essjay

Hi, I'm pretty sure you forgot about that one, but I was bored and looking at some old RFCU cases and I saw that that one was never listed. I don't really know what to do with it to be honest (archive it, yes, but where ^^). Do you have any strong feelings about me simply deleting it? -- lucasbfr talk 17:36, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

I'm a bit uneasy about you just deleting it... can't you just leave it floating in the aether? -- tariqabjotu 17:46, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

Fank you very much

Thank you 168.216.71.129 (talk) 18:11, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

WP:AIV

In reference to your comment [5] on my talk page, I always try and use the proper format and give documentation when I report on the WP:AIV page. However, I'm a bit confused as to why I received the message now, when I haven't made a report on WP:AIV in more than three days. If I can ask, what edit of mine brought on the comment, and what could I have done better? I'd appreciate any example you could give, I'm still not certain what caused this. Thanks! Snowfire51 (talk) 18:13, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

Replied on this user's talk page - 18:22, 7 February 2008 (UTC)
Heh. Missed it by that much, eh? I figured it was something like that, but I wanted to AGF and make sure. No problems. Thanks! Snowfire51 (talk) 18:40, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

Three hours?

Only three hours? Special:Blockip/63.97.18.35 I was about to do it for two weeks.... —EncMstr 19:37, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

Replied on this user's talk page - 19:48, 7 February 2008 (UTC)
You're likely correct. But in case vandals breed vandals, well, we'll see in about 2 hours.... —EncMstr 20:12, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

Per IRC

The Special Barnstar
I dub thee "Deleter of white men's penises" for your work to provide equality to Wikipedia (and to the detriment of wikiexibitionists everywhere.) Trusilver 19:42, 7 February 2008 (UTC)
... LOL! :D -- lucasbfr talk 19:48, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

No Title

Thank you for giving me the idea of creating an account. Phoenixofshadows (talk) 21:41, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

29 years.

Middle age works wonders. ;) · AndonicO Hail! 02:21, 9 February 2008 (UTC)

my sub pages

My subpages have been nominated for deletion. Please see Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion/User:Jooler sub-pages Jooler (talk) 02:24, 9 February 2008 (UTC)

Blind Man's Bluff

It was deleted in a AfD sometime last week, though I don't remember what day. Wildthing61476 (talk) 20:33, 11 February 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the heads up, I remember seeing it in AfD, thought it was deleted through that, did not see the previous CSD for it. Either way the article's gone and the author's been blocked for repeatedly removing the CSD tag. Wildthing61476 (talk) 20:38, 11 February 2008 (UTC)

Request for relisting 2008FromKawasaki case

I saw you're active now, so can you relist this case? It needs to be re-chekced and I added more information while Alison were taking a break. Alison said, I should first request clerks to relist the case before she looks at it again. Thanks--Appletrees (talk) 09:38, 13 February 2008 (UTC)

Y Done -- lucasbfr talk 09:41, 13 February 2008 (UTC)
Hello, Lucasbfr, I cleaned up it a bit, but this above sock rampage is really getting in my nerve. Lucasbfr, I'm sorry for this ugly thing. I hope everything can be cleaned soon.--Appletrees (talk) 14:03, 13 February 2008 (UTC)
rmed the part I don't care about -- lucasbfr talk 15:32, 13 February 2008 (UTC)
Sorry for all the "crap", but you erased listed some people related to all possible sockpuppetry at the RFCU file. They maybe be socks of banned socks of whom I added to the file. --Appletrees (talk) 15:53, 13 February 2008 (UTC)
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Thank you for your kind answer. I think you behave objectively, and do your best. The removal might be caused by my untidy file (I know it still looks clumsy, but they are too many). I will re-add it by myself. Thanks. --Appletrees (talk) 16:02, 13 February 2008 (UTC)

No Title

im sorry about messing around it wont happen again

bye —Preceding unsigned comment added by Lingerie92 (talk • contribs)

thanks , i will look at them 2moz - im goin 2 bed cya —Preceding unsigned comment added by Lingerie92 (talk • contribs) 23:09, 14 February 2008 (UTC)

clerking

I see you are a RFCU clerk. Someone has put a request on the RFCU board themselves instead of letting a clerk do it. It is malformed. The request is on Dr.Fix. I explained to person clerking the request (not a clerk) that the request is malformed (not a category F). See http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk%3AAmatulic&diff=191531017&oldid=189786555 I also wrote to Dr.Fix giving him editing advice to prevent RFCU complaints. Archtransit (talk) 23:53, 14 February 2008 (UTC)

My job as a clerk is not to tell people whether or not their request is likely to be processed. Some recent events showed again that it is the CU's responsibility to perform a check, at their discretion. Please let them decide what is a good or a bad check. My own opinion, that I wouldn't express there or to this user, is that this smells like foul play (and that doesn't mean that the check will be processed). This is definitely not a malformed request, as a request that has 100% chances to fail. If you have concerns with the usage of the CU tools, I suggest you contact the arbcom or the ombudsman commission instead of "friendlily" pressuring users and checkusers to drop requests. -- lucasbfr talk 09:25, 15 February 2008 (UTC)
I thought the clerk's job is to make sure the requests are compliant. If they are misleading, such as the wrong category, they are either to be placed in the noncompliant list or the author notified. A malformed request is not "a request that has 100% chances to fail" nor should you just refer cases to ArbCom. The correct thing to do would be for the user to correct the request. I think a category G is accurate but one could fib a little and claim it's an E. A category "F" is clearly untrue. I am not pressuring anyone to drop any request but merely requesting that requests be correctly formed and accurate.
I have no opinion on the case that I commented. I did give some "don't 3RR and how to use convincing edits and citations" advice to the person who is the subject of the complaint. It's not right for people to submit RFCU using false categories. Just describe it accurately. If it's a category G, then say so. If it's an E, say so. I saw a case where a RFCU was rejected so the person waited a while and then submitted it under a false RFCU to fool the checkuser, who was fooled (but the results still came out as unlikely or something like that). That is really unethical. Archtransit (talk) 16:40, 15 February 2008 (UTC)
Well edit wars are better categorized under E than G (G used to be the "I didn't bother to categorize" category). In that case I usually add a comment, but CUs know as well as us what is a 3RR violation and what isn't, and can react accordingly. The clerks job is to help users filling the requests, we don't decline cases. We sometimes temporarily delist the non compliant requests, but not that often. About what you said, yes it's unfortunate and shouldn't happen, but that's the CU responsibility to evaluate and check the evidences. He's the one answering to the ombudsmen in the end. -- lucasbfr talk 20:41, 15 February 2008 (UTC)

MOD-Broken

No problem with me. :) Regards, Rudget. 12:50, 15 February 2008 (UTC)

help me

i was just wondering how to upload a image from another website or on my pc- im new to wiki (dont judge me) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Lingerie92 (talk • contribs) 19:55, 15 February 2008 (UTC)

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moves to user space

I am puzzled a bit about the moves to User:AMK152 userspace you are doing with the Bionicle character articles. These are arguable covered by the episodes and characters injunction. there were still prod tags on then, which are now inappropriate, and I am removing them. But I do not really know how this should be handled. Did the user request this? her was not the only editor. DGG (talk) 01:33, 16 February 2008 (UTC)

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checkuser

Shouldn't cases that do not belong here be moved to more relevant cases?! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.83.132.236 (talk) 03:30, 16 February 2008 (UTC)

Lynne Kresge

Regarding the copypaste tag that you removed, I checked and compared the section on the Minor Characters page, and the 24 Wikia page, and a large part of it was directly copied and pasted from the 24 Wikia page. I'm relatively new to Wikipedia, I was unsure of the correct tag to use, obviously copying word-for-word is not the right thing to do, and I thought attention should be drawn to that fact. Would a "Duplication" tag be more appropriate?

I also see you are an administrator. Could you kindly edit [Noah Daniels] to redirect to the proper section? My justification is here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Noah_Daniels Steve Crossin (talk) 11:33, 16 February 2008 (UTC)

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Okay, I will be completely honest, I'me very new to Wikipedia, I believe I have good ideas, but I'm not too sure how to back them up. I've heard someone who was recommended a mentor, I'm just having some trouble with understanding Wikipedia Policy. I think I could use a mentor, but am unsure of how to get one.

As for the length of the article, it's far too long, and unorganised. It's also not set out correctly. Let me explain. I'll search for Noah Daniels in the search bar, it will not direct to the correct section of the page, it's a little hard to explain, but searching for it would explain what I'm talking about.

I've also divided the sections into further sections, sorted them further by season where they first appeared, just to make the article more navigatable. I did this in good faith, but recently I've found my edits just reverted without notifying me, is there anyway to prevent this?

And can the merges be stopped, at least until the page has been fixed up? It's giving me a bad enough headache as it is. Steve Crossin (talk) 11:55, 16 February 2008 (UTC)

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Thank you for fixing that, but I agree, it will most likely be reverted. Is there a way you can prevent it from being reverted, possibly by semi-protecting the article? I believe that functionality is more important than aesthetics, but if so many articles were not merged into one in the first place, it wouldnt be in such a mess. Any suggestions on what to do with this article? Steve Crossin (talk) 12:34, 16 February 2008 (UTC)

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I've just seen the comment on the Minor Characters for 24 talk page, but I'm unsure on the effect of what you said actually means. Is there a restriction on editing these articles? It's a little unclear to me, could you explain it, if possible?

Also, is my proposal to split up the page OK? There's a merge proposal at the moment as well. Steve Crossin (talk) 13:21, 16 February 2008 (UTC)

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Thanks for your clarification, I know in the past consensus has been asked (if not always followed) regarding merging articles, I think it should be asked as well whether splitting the articles up is agreed to, it's just trying to address the readability of the article, and it would be split up into Seasons, of when characters """first""" appeared on the series.
As for the anchors, I know what they are, I just didn't realise at the time that they were called anchors.
And, as it has been decided that for the time being, no more of these articles should be merged/deleted, if any more articles are merged, would it be possible to request some sort of protection on them? As I've seen, the Arbitration case is still open. Steve Crossin (talk) 16:01, 16 February 2008 (UTC)
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Is it possible then, that the user be notified that ArbCom has made a decision for the time being, that the pages are not to be merged or deleted? The user is lucy-marie. And I do not mean to attack this user in any way, shape, or form, I just know that they are the user who has proposed most of the merges, so they are the one that should be notified. Apologies again if this seems to not be in accordance with WP:NPA Steve Crossin (talk) 16:30, 16 February 2008 (UTC)
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Very well, that seems reasonable. I'm also trying to find citations for the Minor CTU agents in 24 page, its been tagged with a (Unreferenced) tag, yet some sections I cannot find citations for. Also, if I can find at least one reliable citation for an article, can I change the tag from (Unreferenced) to (Refimprove) as it would have one citation, the part saying "This article does not cite any references or sources", is not correct. Steve Crossin (talk) 16:44, 16 February 2008 (UTC)

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Ana Palacio

my information about Ana Palacio is not copied, it is mine so I dono undertad why you clear it —Preceding unsigned comment added by Pukvega (talk • contribs) 12:46, 17 February 2008 (UTC)

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I´m sorry but this is something I can use because I have written and I don´t undertad why you clear it all the time and publish things are not true, I really angry about that. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Pukvega (talk • contribs) 17:08, 17 February 2008 (UTC)

why you do not say the whole truth about Ana and Loyola de Palacio?, somebody always clear out everything even if it is not copied because it´s mine! Have you got problemas to tell the truth? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Pukvega (talk • contribs) 17:15, 17 February 2008 (UTC)

but what you said it is the whole truth and I am authorised to use this information

about Loyola de Palacio, for example is relevant she was married?, do you say those things about men?, please, you are pulling my leg!

about changes in Loyola de Palacio and Ana Palacio. I promise you my information is right and free, I´m the owner and my intention is to write the truth because same things you have here are a prejudice for both people. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Pukvega (talk • contribs) 17:41, 17 February 2008 (UTC)

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Second Life Link

I know that links to blogs are often unreliable but in this case I think this particular link can and does ad value. This particular link is to a list of competitors to Second Life. Please consider allowing this link http://slgames.wordpress.com/2007/04/12/alternatives-to-second-life-uber-edition/

Thank you, 12.183.100.8 (talk) 13:20, 17 February 2008 (UTC)

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I go on telling to you

that some things you say are not true, for example, Ana Palacio did what the president ordered, she couln´t have personal views about nothing in a government as you propably know.

about Loyola it isn´t a feminist reality on the contrary, and she was treated in Houston and Madrid!,

I thank you your answer but I don not agree. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Pukvega (talk • contribs) 19:48, 17 February 2008 (UTC)

Why you change?

Hi, im Alex and im a new user. Maybe I dont know something about the rules, but why did u delete my edit to the All your base page? I just posted a reference to the quote in the game Rome: Total War

Please reply. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Alexander kostenko (talk • contribs) 22:18, 17 February 2008 (UTC)

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Yep, I understand

Title speaks for itself. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Alexander kostenko (talk • contribs) 05:34, 18 February 2008 (UTC)

Oklahoma Lakes

Hello,

Just curious why you removed a link to Oklahoma Lakes? I didn't see anything on the Oklahoma page for lakes and outdoors information.

Thanks, Ronnie Ronnie4 (talk) 23:32, 17 February 2008 (UTC)

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Sock block

Yep, that was it. The 3rr report had a link to the RFCU, so I figured that combined together, the odds were very high that it was the same person. Cheers :) --slakr\ talk / 18:35, 18 February 2008 (UTC)

simple request

I've figured it out myself, but in the future rather than just writing "sigh..." in an edit summary, maybe you could also point the user that's frustrating you in the right direction on how to do it correctly. Cheers, Kingturtle (talk) 14:01, 19 February 2008 (UTC)

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Brad Pitt

Were you just reverting the text back to it's original format? ApsbaMd2 (talk) 16:26, 19 February 2008 (UTC)

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Re: Brad Pitt

It just looked kind of odd. I reviewed it again, and I'd say your in the clear.

How is life going for ya? —Preceding unsigned comment added by ApsbaMd2 (talk • contribs) 16:36, 19 February 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the sanity check! I must admit I can be hasty sometimes. :) -- lucasbfr talk 16:51, 19 February 2008 (UTC)

Could You Have A Look Please

This editor USER:ApsbaMd2 seems to have an annoyed a few editors with his warnings and is removing the irate replies here. As an admin could you have a word about warning messages on pages thanks. BigDunc (talk) 17:03, 19 February 2008 (UTC)

You are racist!!!

I'm not a vandal and you are RACIST! Guti is homosexual http://qn.quotidiano.net/2008/02/16/65342-centrocampista_guti_bacia_uomo.shtml and this is a good information for his section 'peronal life'. You dont like the section personale life?!?!?! Delete it!!! The whole section!!!

Et alors? Réponds moi!!! Pourquoi as tu effacé l'information sur l'homosexualité de GUTI?!?! Et comment as tu osé definir mes changements du VANDALISME!?!? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.103.208.153 (talk) 12:10, 17 February 2008 (UTC)

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Tu veux des sources? écris "Guti" sur Google!!! Sinon tiens: http://qn.quotidiano.net/2008/02/16/65342-centrocampista_guti_bacia_uomo.shtml regarde!!! C'est un journal italien d'importance nationale! Mais écoute...je m'en fiche...l'infrmation reste présente sur le wikipedia italien où je suis inscrit! P.S.: eh oui! T'es raciste! On appelle comme ça quelqu'un qui considère avoir une copine plus important que avoir un copain!!! C'est effectivement la différence entre ta version de sa vie privée et ma version!!! 84.103.208.153 (talk) 13:37, 17 February 2008 (UTC)
I can't care less if he is heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, or anything else. You don't add any comment that might be libelous on the biography of someone if you don't correctly source it with a reliable source. This is policy: Unsourced or poorly sourced contentious material — whether negative, positive, or just questionable — about living persons should be removed immediately and without discussion from Wikipedia articles. End of the discussion on that point. I personally can't speak Italian, therefore I am unable to assert whether or not the source you are now pasting on my talk page is reliable, and says what you assert it says. And don't even start telling me that the fact that his wife is breaking with him after seeing pictures of him kissing a man is not contentious. Applying a policy to protect someone's public image is not being racist, or homophobic. -- lucasbfr talk 17:30, 17 February 2008 (UTC)
José María Gutiérrez#Personal_life... *lucasbfr gloats. -- lucasbfr talk 14:32, 20 February 2008 (UTC)

Re:

Thanks. Specification appears to allow users to use this when they are performing uncontroversial page moves. WP:RM states If the only obstacle to an uncontroversial move is not an article (e.g. a redirect or a disambiguation page with a single target article), the template {{db-move}} can be used instead to have that page deleted under criterion for speedy deletion G6., while WP:VOTE discourages use of votings when consensus has also been reached by other means (in this case it was brought up months ago and everyone agreed). There's an arbcom ruling more relevant in spirit than word Wikipedia:Requests_for_arbitration/AndriyK#Reversal_of_irreversible_page_moves Moved pages which have become irreversible by adding to the page history of the redirect page may be moved back without the necessity of a vote at Wikipedia:Requested moves, though the page hadn't been moved. In general, I think G6 is good way to do it, leaving it to the admin responsible to veto or refrain from vetoing ... it's just as shame the tagging box doesn't make it easier to provide details. Anyways, all the best, Deacon of Pndapetzim (Talk) 15:43, 20 February 2008 (UTC)

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Maybe I did use that ... don't know now! Regards, Deacon of Pndapetzim (Talk) 15:56, 20 February 2008 (UTC)
Nah I double checked, I was wrong ^^ -- lucasbfr talk 16:00, 20 February 2008 (UTC)

RFC

  • Hello, I am asking for your point of view on a user. I was discussing it with one person, and they recommended I ask you. As you have been involved with the 24 Characters fiasco for some time now. Could you make a recommendation? My talk page is best, thanks. Steve Crossin (talk) 15:49, 20 February 2008 (UTC)
ACK. I'll have a look but I can't promise a fast or complete reply, I'm not aware of all specifics here. -- lucasbfr talk 16:03, 20 February 2008 (UTC)
  • A good start for reading would be here: [6] It's the MedCab case, which they rejected their proposal, so, well, I'm unsure on what to do..Steve Crossin (talk) 16:07, 20 February 2008 (UTC)
Lucasbfr, I recommended that steve come and talk to you, do to the fact that i have seen you have previous experience related to this rather large issue. I would be willing to help, but have been on the outside and just now started looking in. I think at this time, Steve is having a hard time deciding when other users are violating the injunction, and when they are how to deal with it and when to report it. Thanks for your help, your eyes on this issue are much appreciated. Tiptoety talk 19:48, 20 February 2008 (UTC)

Erroneous block

I apologized. You are correct. Bearian (talk) 20:58, 20 February 2008 (UTC)

Thank you apropos Jason Fowler

Thank you for clearing my good (?) name with respect to Jason Fowler! Robert Greer (talk) 15:00, 21 February 2008 (UTC)

Do not delete Barack Spoof

  • This spoof has made national news. It's being talked about on all of the major TV Networks. Important to popular culture. Jccort (talk) 18:32, 21 February 2008 (UTC)

Cut & Paste Move

Thanks for you message. Sorry about that. I've never been very good at moving pages. I'll try to remember this in the future. will381796 (talk) 19:17, 21 February 2008 (UTC)


Citizens Union

I'm not sure what you mean by "prodding because of age" on your proposal to delete the entry on Citizens Union?

The article is stubbish, but there are links to the blank article from a few stories about Tammany Hall, which suggested to me that it was worth adding an entry on Citizens Union and starting to fill it out. I work with a Citizens Union partner, so I am particularly alert to not trying to get hagiographic in the entry. If you are saying only that it is too thin, I'll keep adding to it. Amanda bee (talk) 21:37, 21 February 2008 (UTC)

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Rail transport in Abkhazia

It's getting ridiculous. Surely you can't find that article because it doesn't exist. What do you want me to do? Alæxis¿question? 22:44, 21 February 2008 (UTC)

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Everything is ok. Alæxis¿question? 22:50, 21 February 2008 (UTC)

The Marmite Sisters

Hi, you deleted that one as A7, but when double checking, the talk page shows that it was (weakly) kept in an AfD in 2006. What do you think? Should we restore and bring it to AfD again? -- lucasbfr talk 16:18, 22 February 2008 (UTC)

My bad. Yes indeed. It should be done. Article now restored. While doing a bundle of CSD that day, I missed the history on this page as being AfD in 2006. Thanks for the heads up. Alexf42 17:50, 22 February 2008 (UTC)
Thanks :) To be honest I don't always look, either. -- lucasbfr talk 17:57, 22 February 2008 (UTC)
Oh BTW, I am jealous of your best vandalism EVER. I had plenty vandalism on my pages, but never this good. Alexf42 18:18, 22 February 2008 (UTC)

Adznet

Whether his real purpose was promotional or not, it's still against username policy for a username to match a real-world website or organization. He can certainly request a new one or open another account ... I'll soften the block if he wants to do that. Daniel Case (talk) 02:23, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

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How about I unblock him and open up a username RFC then? With the stipulation he participate only in that until it gets decided. Daniel Case (talk) 14:20, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

[Cluebat] crits [You] for 2008 damage. [You] die.

Your quit message on IRC reminded me of something I saw the other day...

  • Captain Balinda Stonehearth's Arcane Explosion hits you for 1337 damage.

That actually happens a lot to me. :-p --Deskana (talk) 17:57, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

haha, yeah, I sometimes wonder if they do that on purpose! -- lucasbfr talk 10:05, 25 February 2008 (UTC)

Ping

As requested. User:Zscout370 (Return Fire) 08:29, 25 February 2008 (UTC)

Autoblock solution

Hello, my name is Daniel Tzvi and I'm a Sysop on the Hebrew Wikipedia. Today I b locked a vandal, and the autoblock affected one of our prolific writers as well as an entire University. Apparently, this has happened several times this week alone. the user in question mentioned that he had a similar problem here, and that you came up with a solution. If you would be so kind as to let me know how you did it, I would be most grateful. Regards, Daniel Tzvi (talk) 14:40, 25 February 2008 (UTC)

I anon blocked the IP for 3 months. When you block an IP directly, blocks on users from this IP no longer trigger autoblocks :). I hope that helps! -- lucasbfr talk 14:57, 25 February 2008 (UTC)
Well, I'm not sure that restricting anonymous donations from a University's i.P. address is necessarily the way I want to go, but I'll remember this' in case the troll that's editing from there becomes persistent. Cheers! Daniel Tzvi (talk) —Preceding comment was added at 15:17, 25 February 2008 (UTC)
Yeah, that's the drawback :( (that's why I only blocked for 3 months) -- lucasbfr talk 15:26, 25 February 2008 (UTC)

A more permenent ban for User talk:82.47.141.134

http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Artificial_intelligence&diff=194284465&oldid=194279025 - Isn't there a more permanent ban that you could make to that IP address? He/she has quite a ban record. I realize it could be more than one user, but with the continual one month bans it's not like anyone else from that IP has much of a chance of becoming a constructive wikipedian.--Sparkygravity (talk) 23:27, 26 February 2008 (UTC)

Done, but not by me. I tweaked the block reason though. -- lucasbfr talk 12:57, 27 February 2008 (UTC)

BIG HUGE FREAKING PURPLE USERBOX

Many thanks! DuncanHill (talk) 01:45, 27 February 2008 (UTC)

Block of User talk:68.156.47.66

Looks like you blocked User talk:68.156.47.66, but looks like maybe you forgot to post a notice to the IP's talk page. I'm guessing this is an oversight? --Smiller933 (talk) 17:21, 27 February 2008 (UTC)

No it is not. I used to warn every vandal that was blocked, but, when it adds up, it is very time consuming, and it is source of misunderstanding when blocks expire and IPs are shared. I always warn the users I indef block, and I blank the talk pages of IPs I block for a long time (> 6 months). I usually warn users when I block them, to be sure they get the message. But most IPs do hit and run, and I believe the error message is enough to send the word home. I hope that helps! -- lucasbfr talk 18:49, 27 February 2008 (UTC)
Ah, thanks for the explanation. I've never accessed Wikipedia anonymously on an IP that was blocked before so I didn't know about the Blockedtext message. Makes sense to me. --Smiller933 (talk) 05:59, 28 February 2008 (UTC)

Thank you for lifting an IP ban (205.157.244.33) upon me

Thank you for your quick work! I am actually browsing from the South Florida area; a north-western Broward County locale. I always register before making any (although few) edits/contributions. Formulanone.one.two 22:18, 29 February 2008 (UTC)

Ok thanks, I'm gonna add this one to my "sucky Shared ISP" list! -- lucasbfr talk 22:26, 29 February 2008 (UTC)


As Requested for helping out with my monobook.js

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hehe thanks ;) -- lucasbfr talk 20:50, 2 March 2008 (UTC)

Huggle User Category

Hi there. I have seen that you use huggle by the fact that you have automatically updated the huggle white list(it does this when closing huggle). I was wondering if you would add the category [[Category:Wikipedians who use Huggle]] to your user page so that it fills out and we know who actually uses huggle. If you do not want to you do not have to. I am also sorry if i have already talked to you about this or you no longer use huggle but i sent it to everyone that has edited the page since mid January. I hope we can start to fill out this category. If you would like to reply to this message then please reply on my talk page as i will probably not check here again. Thanks. ·Add§hore· Talk/Cont 18:27, 3 March 2008 (UTC)

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Question

See this topic. Apparently the inpretation of a Checkuser report is in question and there is a series of confusing reverts on User:HamidKarzaiIsATaliban user page regarding the Checkuser sock evidence tag that you placed. Can you help me clear this up? Thanks.¤~Persian Poet Gal (talk) 00:51, 5 March 2008 (UTC)


Your user category

Hi, I nominated your Alternate Wikipedia accounts of Lucasbfr category for deletion, as it's my understanding that categories made specifically for one wikipedia user are not allowed. See the following link: [[7]] --Xyzzyplugh (talk) 21:24, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

I commented there. I think it would have been easier if you had asked me beforehand what created this category. That's probably something that needs a tad of input from the other people using this template. That being said, I can't care less whether or not this category exists. If it is deleted I'll just create a subpage with the same list (for transparency). -- lucasbfr talk 10:20, 6 March 2008 (UTC)

Archived discussion at AN/I

As the discussion was inappropriately archived, I've removed the tags. It's back open again. Bellwether BC 14:13, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

I wish you hadn't done that. Sometimes, you should learn to drop the stick. -- lucasbfr talk 15:09, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

I would like to nominate you for deletion.

The "I wanna be the guy" article is justified, well referenced and well written. It's all over the internet and is a landmark game. Please concentrate on other matters. Thank you. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Qrimmer (talk • contribs) 22:18, 9 March 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/I wanna be the guy is this way. -- lucasbfr talk 22:23, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
Hey there, maybe you'd want to withdraw the nom now that the sources have been added and such. User:Krator (t c) 23:15, 9 March 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Requests for checkuser/Case/Beh-nam

You closed it without resolving:

Kingturtle (talk) 17:19, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

woops thanks! For future reference, don't hesitate to block as soon as the results are in. As an habit, I block the confirmed socks when I move the cases from pending to completed (when I am sure of what I am doing), but most of the time the filler is the user most able to act, so we don't always perform the blocks (some clerks are not admins). -- lucasbfr talk 17:34, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

Thanks.

I don't like to do the block on the incidents that I myself am reporting. I feels like a conflict of interest.

Thanks again, Kingturtle (talk) 17:53, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

Roland Nicholson

Several months ago you deleted a page called Roland Nicholson, Jr., the same editor, Sean Corrigan, recreated it again as Roland Nicholson jr, that page was deleted and now it appears that a new version exists as Roland Nicholson. The article is still as non notable as it was when you deleted it. Can you speedy delete or should I do something?Marylandstater (talk) 22:03, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

Mmm, the A7 case is borderline. You can't G4 because speedy deletions are not eligible for G4. I guess the next step would be AfD. I'm not doing it myself because I don't have the time to do a little research first. -- lucasbfr talk 23:19, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

You are my Hero

Thank you so much for unblocking me, you believed in me and i will one day repay your trust. friends for life.

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Adrian Fletcher (talk) 12:02, 11 March 2008 (UTC)


Pardon my ignorance

Hello!

Even though I have read the guidelines to acceptable checkuser requests, I do have a question.

There is a user that was blocked 3 weeks ago for a period of 1 month and I strongly believe that he is using a sockpuppet to get around his block. The reason why I am reluctant to ask for a checkuser is because I started a sockpuppet case for the suspect and I'm not sure if it's considered bad practice to ask for a checkuser while the other process is still open.

Input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks. SWik78 (talk) 19:28, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

Me again! As it turns out, I won't need you to answer that question. Since I left you the above message yesterday, the sockpuppet case had been handled this morning and lenghty blocks have been applied to the involved parties. Thanks anyways.
Peace! SWik78 (talk) 13:04, 12 March 2008 (UTC)
Woops my apologies for not replying you earlier. Glat it got settled :). IMO, there's no conflict of interest asking for a CU after an inconclusive SSP. (inconclusive = that does not give definite results) -- lucasbfr talk 20:20, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

No Title

Mr. Lucasbfr:

I am a teacher in the Guyana. During the spring semester teachers in several nations in this part of the world pursue a block involving American politics. Roland Nicholson has been a leading opponent of capital punishment and we use his work as part of our study. I would think we may not be the only ones doing so. It would be a good deal easier for many people if you could restore the page. What can we do to have it done? Thank you for your labours and have a good day sir. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Guyana Barrister (talk • contribs) 16:50, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

Hi There, I was wondering if you could help me out

you see there is this editor called User talk:TharkunColl who has a racist image on his user page, can you do me a favour and give him a warning about it or delete it. thanks —Preceding unsigned comment added by Adrian Fletcher (talk • contribs)

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See Wikipedia:Images_and_media_for_deletion/2008_March_13#Image:TCORDER.jpg for a discussion on this image. :) -- lucasbfr talk 12:40, 13 March 2008 (UTC)

SHOUT357437943

Hey. You declined the softening of the IP block, and apologised for this. I have offered to create him an account. If this the right thing to do, I'm not 100% sure. I looked at your comment here - are you referring to SHOUT357437943 being a sock, or another user? Thanks, Tiddly-Tom 07:16, 14 March 2008 (UTC)

Replied to you by email. In short: yes this is a sock. -- lucasbfr talk 07:40, 14 March 2008 (UTC)
Reply to email: Ah! My silliness - I got confused with soft/hard block and account creation on/off. I now understand what has gone on and will leave a message for the user concerned. Probably should keep to my vandal fighting at 6:30 in the morning :P Thanks for your help. Tiddly-Tom 16:59, 14 March 2008 (UTC)
If that can make you feel better, I saw your comment on his talk before your message on mine (I clicked the banner and forgot about it). Wiki reading in the morning is baaaaaad ;) -- lucasbfr talk 17:09, 14 March 2008 (UTC)
Why is he trying so hard to get unblocked? Do you have the blocked IP to hand... what did it do? The edits from his account before being blocked and the edits he has made since to his talk page makes me think he might actualy want to edit constructivly, I'd like to be able to look at it in context if possible (with the edits from the IP). Could you drop a note to his talk page - he has added another help me and asked me to speak to you :P Tiddly-Tom 17:44, 14 March 2008 (UTC)

The Convex Mirrors and Concave Mirrors

I think you should keep the concave mirrors and convex mirrors because then other people can learn. Jon Jacob —Preceding unsigned comment added by 80.220.61.231 (talk) 08:29, 14 March 2008 (UTC)

Azeribaboon

Thank you for your message. But it seems that Azeribabbon case is completed while this new user case and the same sock under name Azad chai is not listed there. So, therefore I have listed it as a new case. How I should proceed further?--Dacy69 (talk) 20:07, 14 March 2008 (UTC)

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Well, does it mean that this anon user can continue his activity and vandalising pages?--Dacy69 (talk) 15:31, 15 March 2008 (UTC)

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Thanks

Thank you for the note. Perhaps I should have just deleted it instead of responding to it. Respectfully, Kukini háblame aquí 22:53, 14 March 2008 (UTC)

Koda Software

I followed the link in google and found that the following was deleted:

16:51, 6 March 2008 Lucasbfr (Talk | contribs) deleted "Koda (software)" ‎ (Expired PROD, concern was: no sources to indicate this software meets the notability requirments of WP:N)

I use Koda as it is the best GUI interface for AutoIT, it is still included in the SciTE package that is created for AutoIT currently and I believe many who work in AutoIT and also want a gui front end to their work also use it.

Just thought I'd let you know.

Koda is still currently being developed:

[8]http://www.autoitscript.com/fileman/users/lookfar/formdesign.html

and is in excellent health!

Barry —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.54.34.252 (talk) 13:40, 16 March 2008 (UTC)

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Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Betacommand 2

An Arbitration case in which you commented has been opened, and is located here. Please add any evidence you may wish the Arbitrators to consider to the evidence sub-page, Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Betacommand 2/Evidence. Please submit your evidence within one week, if possible. You may also contribute to the case on the workshop sub-page, Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Betacommand 2/Workshop.

On behalf of the Arbitration Committee, Daniel (talk) 15:41, 16 March 2008 (UTC)

Fr4zer

Hey, looks like you added a note about protection, but never protected the page. I'll let you take a look to decide how long you wanted to protect for (it looks like you had said 3 days on the tag, but just want to check, Metros (talk) 21:56, 16 March 2008 (UTC)

Done, thanks. Stupid twinkle ^^ -- lucasbfr talk 22:02, 16 March 2008 (UTC)

please restore my article on "phylogenetic profiling"

Hi,

About a year ago, you deleted my article on "phylogenetic profiling." This is an important technique in comparative genomics. The article was properly referenced. I created it anonymously, but have since registered (tonight in fact - daniel_haft), and a quick Google search will find this peer-reviewed scientific article, where I am first author.

Exopolysaccharide-associated protein sorting in environmental organisms: the PEP-CTERM/EpsH system. Application of a novel phylogenetic profiling heuristic.

Here is the deletion log entry.


23:25, 9 June 2007 Lucasbfr (Talk | contribs) deleted "Phylogenetic profiling" ‎ (Expired PROD, concern was: nn science article with no links to it)

I would like to request that you restore the entry. The reason for its deletion (that other articles did not link to it) would have been corrected over time. For instance, the article on David Eisenberg should point to it.

The short discussion of phylogenetic profiling in Protein-protein_interaction_prediction is pretty bad - an uninformative description of a non-standard treatment.

Please let me know if you are still active in the Wikipedia world and if you can restore the article. I will take custody of it from that point forward.

Many thanks,

Daniel Haft --Daniel haft (talk) 03:21, 19 March 2008 (UTC)

Hi, thanks for letting me know. I have restored (per our policies on proposed deletions) it and will look further into it later. -- lucasbfr talk 16:07, 19 March 2008 (UTC)

POV

I advise you regarding edit warring by warned THUGCHILDz with these POV reverts against 4 different editors: 1, 2, 3 and many others of 19 March. You know this case pertinent National sport and I hope you consider this unfair situation because I was blocked and THUGCHILDz not yet: it's crazy!!!! May I edit for improve article national sport? Regards,--PIO (talk) 11:18, 21 March 2008 (UTC)

You were blocked, because of threatening to sue, being disruptive etc. Don't even consider me at your level. I don't waste time canvasing against people over and over again to get them banned. Do something productive to help the project. And did you forget to mention that the 2nd one was your IP trying to escape a ban?--05:02, 22 March 2008 (UTC)
I see PIO is now indef blocked after starting edid warring AGAIN on his IP... Good riddance. -- lucasbfr talk (using User:Lucasbfr2) 10:00, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

Checkuser

Thank you. I honestly did not know what method to use to report the user, and this seemed like the best. I appreciate your responsiveness. 5minutes (talk) 12:16, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

Blocked user, no note

Hello, you blocked User:68.44.42.141 after the user had received the last warning, but didn't put a note on the talk page (User talk:68.44.42.141). I think it would be nice if you did that. Makes it kind of easier in the future to immediately see that the user had been blocked. Best regards --Catgut (talk) 22:48, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

In fact, this is intentional: I used to warn every vandal that was blocked, but, when it adds up, it is very time consuming, and it is source of misunderstanding when blocks expire and IPs are shared. I always warn the users I indef block, and I blank the talk pages of IPs I block for a long time (> 6 months). I usually warn users when I block them, to be sure they get the message. But most IPs do hit and run, and I believe the error message is enough to send the word home. I know this may cause some overload when you warn, but that does not happen often. -- lucasbfr talk 22:55, 23 March 2008 (UTC)
Appreciated your reply, thx. --Catgut (talk) 23:08, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

User:Joshdome vandalism

You might what to check edit history on Freedom Monument, a main page article today. Permanent block for vandalism seems in order. —PētersV (talk) 23:26, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

I beat you ;) "23:25, 23 March 2008 Lucasbfr (Talk | contribs | block) blocked "Joshdome (Talk | contribs)" (account creation blocked) with an expiry time of indefinite ‎ (Vandalism-only account)" -- lucasbfr talk 23:28, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

Roma people

Thanks for your assistance at Talk:Roma people. Much appreciated. Cordless Larry (talk) 23:45, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

A compromise solution was found: Gypsies (Roma people). Thank you for your input. Marc KJH (talk) 12:54, 24 March 2008 (UTC)
No it wasn't, Marc KJH. You moved it unilaterally and it's been moved back. Cordless Larry (talk) 13:27, 24 March 2008 (UTC)

No Title

Not sure what your refering to. I have a user page as a work space, and the page I am working on is called Twice Exceptional. I have not asked to delete either page, please dont. Thanks, Tim Timothy H. Miller (talk) 00:52, 24 March 2008 (UTC)

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NeroN BG

You asked for more evidences about CheckUser of him. I provided you on his page. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Requests_for_checkuser/Case/NeroN_BG Marc KJH (talk) 12:56, 24 March 2008 (UTC)

Verjakette

Hi. I don't know who to contact with regard to this, so I decided to write to you. This CU on Verjakette probably needs to be closed: [9]. Also, the CU confirmed sock account of User:Yerkatagear needs to be blocked and tagged. I don't know who needs to perform this, so maybe you can advise. Thanks. Grandmaster (talk) 17:53, 24 March 2008 (UTC)

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Thanks for acting promptly. Regards, Grandmaster (talk) 06:41, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

On vandalism

I'd prefer if you didn't vandalize then. Thanks. -- Kendrick7talk 20:44, 24 March 2008 (UTC)

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RE: Grammar trout?

Well, to me it sounds right. However, if does not to you, feel free to revert. –Cheers, LAX 09:26, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

Main page image protection

Re: your query, I think you're thinking of commons:User:Zzyzx11/En main page. DYK apparently changes too often so commons:User:Zzyzx11 doesn't keep its image on his protected page. It's usually the only exception... 65.213.184.1 (talk) 18:44, 27 March 2008 (UTC)

hehe thanks for the tip, I admit I was too lazy to check that despite the hunch I had :). -- lucasbfr talk 19:37, 27 March 2008 (UTC)


Awarding Barnstar

The Barnstar of Good Humor
Aprils fools day was a blast. Loads of users lightened up to have good old fashion fun. I want to thank you for taking part in editing this page in particular and even though I may not know you, embrace the same talk pages, or even edit with you in the near future, I'd like to award you this Barnstar for making Wikipedia a fun environment in which to contribute. Until next year. :) SynergeticMaggot (talk) 14:00, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

Research on Kingdom of Humanity

Hmmm. So what is this research you mention? The article is rubbish, no references at all, it should be deleted. Unless there really is evidence. 88.109.209.20 (talk) 16:19, 4 April 2008 (UTC)

Um, oh dear, looks like the wiki rules got broken, this seems to have been removed: "-- Please do not remove or change this AfD message until the issue is settled -->"

Hey ho. Has the issue 'been settled' then? 88.109.209.20 (talk) 16:23, 4 April 2008 (UTC)

[10] sounds plausible, I admit I am not 100% convinced either. If you still think it should be deleted I can propose you 2 possibilities: you can either register an account and list the article yourself (use {{subst:afd}} and then follow the instriuctions, or you can add your commentary on the article talk page and I'll create the deletion discussion for you. Regards, -- lucasbfr talk 16:26, 4 April 2008 (UTC)
No I did not complete my listing in fact, the rule is that someone else shouldn't remove the afd notice. -- lucasbfr talk 16:26, 4 April 2008 (UTC)

OK. I have an account and will proceed as you advise (probably tomorrow my time now). This stuff really needs to be flagged, perhaps all the micronation stuff with a few exceptions like Sealand where they made a big splasg should be conflated? But the trouble is, anyone with a website can make this stuff up and then it sits in Wikipedia as if it;s has some sort of real value...Thank you for the advice.88.109.209.20 (talk) 16:35, 4 April 2008 (UTC)

Oh, the website you reference? Not a shred of evidence, just tosh I think. One very important thing to consider here is that the actual status of the Spratlys is of extreme importance to all of us: blurring the issues of who occupies what with spurious fantasy stuff hinders our understanding. This could be the flashpoint area for a major future war. 88.109.209.20 (talk) 16:38, 4 April 2008 (UTC)

User:Apis O-tang

Apis O-tang is an apparent vulgarity referencing "A piece of tang." Which someone reported to UAA as offensive. It took me a minute to see it also, but I believe the reporter was correct. KnightLago (talk) 21:44, 4 April 2008 (UTC)

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I agree, I should have given a better explanation. I am a new so I will work it. The reporter was actually another admin for what it's worth. So, I will leave it to your discretion. KnightLago (talk) 21:52, 4 April 2008 (UTC)

Thank you

Hersfold (t/a/c) has smiled at you! Smiles promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by smiling at someone else, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Cheers, and happy editing!
Smile at others by adding {{subst:Smile}} to their talk page with a friendly message.

Thanks for your comments. As you can see, they haven't done much to convince anyone, but I do appreciate that you took the time to figure out why I did what I did, and you hit the nail right on the head. Thanks. Hersfold (t/a/c) 16:58, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free media (Image:France 4.PNG)

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If you have uploaded other unlicensed media, please check whether they're used in any articles or not. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that all non-free media not used in any articles will be deleted after seven days, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. BJBot (talk) 12:25, 7 April 2008 (UTC)

Checkuser case 75.58.34.144 filed by User:Arcayne

Regarding your note at:[11]

Is there a formal mechanism to sanction user Arcayne for a false report? My basis is twofold:

    • He failed to present a single diff to support his formal accusation of, ""Ongoing, serious pattern vandalism involving dozens of incidents" and "3RR violation using socks"
    • He was well aware that there was no pretense of more than one individual:
Every other one of the likely socks of the anon show similarly abusive editing patterns, and all use the '♠' as an identifier. Arcayne

By filing a formal charge which he knew to be false and without ANY evidence to support in an effort to ban me he has seriously abused Wiki policy and procedures while wasting the good faith efforts of people like yourself. 75.57.165.180 (talk) 17:11, 9 April 2008 (UTC)

With respect, please don't assume what I know/knew/will ascertain, anon. You were reported because you were editing under a number of different anons, including, concealing your identity and edit history. To whit, complaints on your other anon IP addresses (1, 2, 3, 4) do not show up on your rebooted IP account. This may all be coincidental, but with your accompanying rancor and unfriendly edits, it cast your actions in an extremely poor light. Thus, the checkuser report. If you are willing to keep the same account and be polite, we can reboot our relationship and interaction with one another. If you choose not to do any of that, you will likely find yourself the subject of another RfCU or administrative report. That is not a threat, mind you - it is an eventuality. There are editors who assume far less good faith than myself. - Arcayne (cast a spell) 21:08, 9 April 2008 (UTC)
I have read both your messages. I unfortunately don't have the right to comment on the merits of open Checkuser cases. -- lucasbfr talk 22:21, 9 April 2008 (UTC)

Unblocked Autoblock

Thank you! Springnuts (talk) 19:42, 9 April 2008 (UTC)

Curious why this was done this way

This is off-topic from the TfD but I was curious: Why did you recommend User:Cayman Islands Civil Service College create a new account rather than renaming? The old account had edits but the user is indef blocked, that seems kind of unusual.--Doug.(talk • contribs) 17:03, 11 April 2008 (UTC)

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Thanks for the Help for Unblocking

Whew! Not a very techie person so kind of confused when that happened. Thanks for solving the problem. Cheers. --Mattissa (talk) 11:10, 12 April 2008 (UTC)

RFA thanks

Thanks for your support in my RFA, that didn't quite make it and ended at 120/47/13. There was a ton of great advice there, that I'm going to go on. Maybe someday. If not, there are articles to write! Thanks for your support. Lawrence § t/e 18:07, 12 April 2008 (UTC)

IndiaFM images

Hello Lucasbfr, my name is Rahul Zinta (BOLLYWOOD DREAMZ). I uploaded the images onto the site. Since you removed the "OTRS pending" tag, does that mean that the images have been aproved?? P.S. My account just logged off like that. --Bollywood Dreamz Talk 20:55, 13 April 2008

You've got mail :) Yes they are approved (There's a small tweak to do though, if you have the time). -- lucasbfr talk 21:05, 13 April 2008 (UTC)
LOL... I didn't know that you didn't have a talk account on Commons so when I clicked on your talk page, it lead me to your Wikipedia talk page. That is why, my first message to you wasn't by my account. P.S. Doesn't "author" mean who uploaded it and where?? For example, take a look at this. Thanks for your help with this. Regards --Bollywood Dreamz Talk 21:11, 13 April 2008

Identity verification

I don't know who sent "verification" that User:Kurtlockwood was the real person... but I can assure you that it is not. I do see that they have noted that it is believed to be a sockpuppet account of Tausor.. which I have suspected also. We have been battling vandalism on this page for months now by the same person.I was just curious what was sent to supposedly verify identity, Thanks Countrypaula (talk) 05:27, 14 April 2008 (UTC)

I will look further into it today, please stand by :) -- lucasbfr talk 07:47, 14 April 2008 (UTC)

Hi, Lucas:

We got your email request on the website and will send official confirmation that this is not Kurt tonight (as you said on another talk page, this isn't a website that should be accessed at work). Thanks for your help! Claire999 (talk) 19:04, 14 April 2008 (UTC)

Email sent to Nick. Thank you again for your help! Claire999 (talk) 03:13, 15 April 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for your help in this matter.Countrypaula (talk) 23:31, 15 April 2008 (UTC)

Edit to vegetarianism

I was avoidng a redirect. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 201.17.60.114 (talk) 21:18, 16 April 2008 (UTC)

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WikipediaWeekly Episode 45

Hello again! Just a note that WikipediaWeekly Episode 45 has been released. Listen and comment at http://wikipediaweekly.org/2008/04/14/wikipedia-weekly-45-blps-revisited/. Cheers, WODUP 20:32, 19 April 2008 (UTC)

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thatcould

just wanted a page to explain what my website does if this is not possible i appologize and will delete... just didn't know if i could create my own page to define my site lol —Preceding unsigned comment added by Thatcould (talk • contribs) 20:43, 23 April 2008 (UTC)

My uploaded files

Hi, I just saw your message and I'm hre to reply. Well, I'm not going to discuss abou them. I'm really upset because of the files we user upload in Wikipedia or Commons. We really look for to use them in the best ways, but administrators often "create" something to delete them. Sorry, if I'm being rude, but this is true. ABout the pics, the red panda I got the license from Ryonouske to use whatever Red Panda pictures that belong to him http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Pandas_vermelho.jpg Red Panda. Brian Littrell, GWen Stefabi, Jeff Timmons, Backstreet Boys are official photoshoots made for promote their albuns . Martin, Johnny are actor and do photoshoot to promote themselves either. So aren't these fair-use? Mariah's one is from a magazine, this one I think we can't use as I read wikipedia's policies. Anyway, do whateva you must. I'm not going to stress myself with this. I do what I can to make wikipedia's article great and this is simply despised. I'm gonna focus myself only on doing articles at wikipedias in portuguese now. Well...sorry for anything...
Mizunoryu 大熊猫❤小熊猫 (talk) 00:10, 19 April 2008 (UTC)

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No Title

This is NOT vandalism. I am reporting you to an admin for your post. 88.107.110.247 (talk) 20:46, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

Reply

Nope, that edit summary is actually wrong. I only added my section, and nothing else. Check the text yourself. 88.107.110.247 (talk) 20:51, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

It's ok. Was annoyed at being labelled a vandal, so sorry about the original message. I would be greatful if you could look into it. As far as I can see I cotnravine no copyright or veriability policy. The bot seems to go out and remove all YouTube links. Really stupid of the person who made it. Thanks for the help. 88.107.110.247 (talk) 21:05, 25 April 2008 (UTC)
Ok, but these guidelines states that an aticle should not be:

1."Mere collections of external links or Internet directories". The DMG article has links at the bottom after a lengthy article, therefore does not contravene this principle.

2."Mere collections of internal links." Nope, it is not.

3. "Mere collections of public domain or other source material". Nope, again.

4. "Mere collections of photographs or media files with no text to go with the articles." There is substantial text in the article.

Ultimately, the videos give the reader the spirit of the Gala that the text could never evoke. It contravenes no guidelines as far as I can see. Certainly not the ones above that you cited. 88.107.110.247 (talk) 21:18, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

Indeed, the guidelines state that "excessive lists can dwarf articles and detract from the purpose of Wikipedia." There is nothing about "Wikipedia is aiming as having as few external links as possible" - this is a very misleading thing to say. 88.107.110.247 (talk) 21:20, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

Block on Shapiros10/

You posted in User:Chris is my name:

This user is a sock puppet of Shapiros10, and has been blocked indefinitely.
Please refer to Checkuser for evidence. See block log and current autoblocks.

I am unable to find a record of a CheckUser for this user or Shapiros10, would you mind providing the link? --Marcinjeske (talk) 04:58, 26 April 2008 (UTC)

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Thanks, the link was useful. The issue is moot anyway as Shapiros10 seems to have requested leave of Wikipedia (at least his user page was deleted with that reason given). I was just concerned that the single contrib by User:Chris is my name was not obvious sockpuppetry. Thank you for setting my mind at ease. --Marcinjeske (talk) 04:47, 27 April 2008 (UTC)

Wow, you're insane!

The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
Not the best section heading I've used, but you're beating me like mad today! And not to mention thy revert on one of my subpages... 21655 憎 - ταλκ 21:25, 29 April 2008 (UTC)
Hehe thanks. I'm actually browsing stuff at the same time ^^ (but I got a secret). You actually beat me a few times (but I prefer double checking my edits just in case) -- lucasbfr talk 21:33, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

 ?

hey, my username is luvyduvy56 and this is soooo cool!!! i think this whole wikipedia account thing is really cool, but i wish there was some kind of mail system. what's your fav tv show? movie? song? write me back!!

i'll cul8tr!!

luv, luvyduvy56

*LSTARR* (talk) 21:55, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

hey again---

i'm sooo bored- r u?

luv, *LSTARR* (talk) 21:59, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia Weekly Episodes 46 and 47

Just a quick note: Wikipedia Weekly Episodes 46 and 47 are out. A good listen as always. :) Cheers, WODUP 03:18, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

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Thanks Dude

If I rename it something silly again (which I won't), then you have my permission to decide what you want to do with it. As you can see, I changed it back to Joey Kaminski. --JoeCool950 (talk) 08:43, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

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add move column back

O.K. You need to add the move column back to JoeCool950--JoeCool950 (talk) 18:25, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

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No Problem

Oh it's not a problem you don't need to worry about it. I didn't need to do much anyway.- User:Ezekiel of Howdypedia 8:46 7 May 2008 (UTC)

ACGNJ - Amateur Computer Group of New Jersey

There used to be an ACGNJ page on Wikipedia but you or someone deleted it.

(Speedy deleted per (CSD A7), was an article about a club that didn't assert the importance or significance of the subject.. using TW)

Indication that it was not "importance or significance".

ACGNJ was and still is the FIRST Computer club still in operation, started in 1975. We host 12 or more SIGs per month. We host TCF for that last 33years. TCF the first and longest running Computer Show! http://www.tcf-nj.org/

Apologies for any mis-understanding.

ACGNJ Webmaster - http://www.acgnj.org/ —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.39.238.74 (talk) 21:35, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

I remember this page indeed (it was deleted in 2007). The issue at hand was that, apart from claiming that it was the oldest computer group, there was no other mention of significance. As I see it, your show is a very local manifestation. I remember there was a debate somewhere about it though, but I can't find it. Anyway, if you wish, I can restore the article and ask for a broader "Deletion debate". Just give me the word! -- lucasbfr talk 09:18, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Question

Would you mind taking off the ([[Protected User:JoeCool950 [move=sysop]). I didn't get a response from you. I would just like that off. I decided to take off that request of name change that you put in at Wikipedia: Change username just to let you know. Don't think it's safe to use real name as User Name, hopefully you agree. I do though want that thing I mentioned earlier taken off please!!!! Please respond back and let me know. Even though I took off that request you put in at Wikipedia: Change username, hopefully that won't require a block. But do take off that ([[Protected User: JoeCool950 [move=sysop]). I'd also like advise about the Username, is it safe to use an e-mail account name as a username, or should I think about changing it.--JoeCool950 (talk) 00:37, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

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Vandalism by someone you've blocked previously

Check out recent Bruce Springsteen history for the vandalism.

Here's a diff [12] where I chide the user. David in DC (talk) 17:35, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

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Why

Why did you block e-mail from User:Who ordered 137?  ? This prevents communication for unblock requests and other legimate uses. Please explain.

I only saw this person's name because I did an unblock request for a user who did it incorrectly and added such a request to ANI. JerryVanF (talk) 05:42, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

Because it's Grawp, and we don't need him to start spamming once he's blocked. I even considered protecting his talk page to be honest. -- lucasbfr talk 09:12, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

Username

I'm definitely not going to move username, because the move doesn't move the whole page, it just moves a certain page, the Wikipedia: Changing username is what I need to go to. Although, I might change it back.--Joey Kaminski (talk) 18:58, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

Username

I took your opinion and went back to Wikipedia: Changing username to see if they'll change it back to what it was. Using real name probably isn't safe to use as a username over the internet. We'll see if they change it back. I didn't even know about Wikipedia: Changing username, but will use that.--Joey Kaminski (talk) 19:14, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

[2nd Batch] IndiaFM Images

Hello Lucasbfr, this is Rahul once again. Previously, you ticketed the first batch of the IndiaFM Images, which I uploaded sometime during the third week of April. As of today, I uploaded the second batch of the IndiaFM images on April 28, 2008 but I have still not gotten any response from the OTRS. Could you please take a look at them when you have time. I would greatly appreciate it. Regards --Bollywood Dreamz Talk 17:30, 8 May 2008

Hi, I can't locate the ticket in our system. Is is acted upon already? If not, can you give me the reference so I can have a second look? -- lucasbfr talk 09:31, 9 May 2008 (UTC)
Lucasbfr, sorry for the late response. I really don't understand what you are asking me to do. From what I understand, are you asking me to send another e-mail to the the OTRS, where I ask for permission and include the links of the new images? If so, let me know as I will send another e-mail to the OTRS again. As for the images, I uploaded the second batch on April 28, 2008 but I have still not gotten any response from the OTRS. BTW, thanks for your help with this. I really appreciate it. Regards --Bollywood Dreamz Talk 19:18, 10 May 2008
Email coming your way :) -- lucasbfr talk 11:06, 11 May 2008 (UTC)
An e-mail is coming your way too!! :) --Bollywood Dreamz Talk 20:13, 11 May 2008
got it this time :) I'll try to do it tomorrow. For future ref, the ticket number is 2008051110024984. 22:10, 11 May 2008 (UTC)
Thanks a lot!! BTW, I have a question! The ticket number that you posted.. what is it for?? --Bollywood Dreamz Talk 01:30, 12 May 2008

No Title

Hi, the recent edit you made to Serbian parliamentary election, 2008 has been reverted, as it appears to be unconstructive. Use the sandbox for testing; if you believe the edit was constructive, ensure that you provide an informative edit summary. You may also wish to read the introduction to editing. Thanks. Ijanderson977 (talk) 22:59, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Can you please take the time to explain this message? Because I don't get how this edit can be labeled vandalism. -- lucasbfr talk 23:03, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

I did not label it as vandalism. You have deleted something for no reason and without an explanation (AKA "un-constructive"), I was letting you know that your edit has been reverted. ok? ;) Ijanderson977 (talk) 23:07, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Fair enough. the reason it was added in the first place was because it was believed that ROK was to mention something on the subbject at matter. However nothing was nothing was written in the notes section as we were not to violate WP:Crystal. I did not use anything referring to vandalism btw. Ijanderson977 (talk) 23:13, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Template deletion

Hi, Lucas...I noticed that you closed the debate on Template:Wolfram-screenshot as "delete", but did not actually delete the template. Kelly hi! 12:07, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Yeah I know, I'm currently (still) looking into it in fact :) (ie: how to handle the image that is tagged with it). -- lucasbfr talk 12:15, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Speedy deletion of ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿Я Ǝ อ อ Ά H

A tag has been placed on ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿Я Ǝ อ อ Ά H, requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section G1 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the page appears to have no meaningful content or history, and the text is unsalvageably incoherent. If the page you created was a test, please use the sandbox for any other experiments you would like to do. Feel free to leave a message on my talk page if you have any questions about this.

If you think that this notice was placed here in error, you may contest the deletion by adding {{hangon}} to the top of the page that has been nominated for deletion (just below the existing speedy deletion or "db" tag), coupled with adding a note on the talk page explaining your position, but be aware that once tagged for speedy deletion, if the article meets the criterion it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the article that would would render it more in conformance with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. Lastly, please note that if the article does get deleted, you can contact one of these admins to request that a copy be emailed to you.  Frank  |  talk  11:32, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

It's a known vandal, HAGGER, he's moving to Unicode since we have more or less blocked all the easy combinations. He's targetting some random pages, and some usual targets (Oxymoron blocked his latest sock a few minutes ago). If you want I can move protect your user and user talk page. -- lucasbfr talk 12:17, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
Ok, thanks. Still unsure why he targeted my pages though, but oh well. As to move protection: Sure, why not? dorftrottel (talk) 12:46, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
Thank you. dorftrottel (talk) 16:11, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
no problem ;) -- lucasbfr talk 16:13, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

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Betacommand and 3RR scrutiny

Please see here for an ANI post about how Betacommand's use of multiple accounts seems to have led to a lack of scrutiny for a 3RR breach. As I've mentioned you there, your comments would be appreciated. Carcharoth (talk) 02:20, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

Guinea

Although the article for guinea(ethnic slur) has been deleted, it should still be mentioned on the disambig page. I don't like ethnic slurs, but I think it's irresponsible to pretend they don't exist. Guinea is a fairly common one. -98.221.133.96 (talk) 15:34, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

If I trust my logs, the article was deleted because we are not a dictionary, and wikt:guinea was covering it at the time. I have no opinion on the slur itself. -- lucasbfr talk 16:04, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

Vandalsim of my User page

Thanks, I've taken care of it. Jayjg (talk) 23:34, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

Happy Adminship Day

Wishing Lucasbfr/Archives/2008 a very happy adminship anniversary on behalf of the Birthday Committee! Idontknow610TM 10:40, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Happy Admin Day Lucas!

Happy Adminship from the Birthday Committee

Wishing Lucasbfr/Archives/2008 a very happy adminship anniversary on behalf of the Wikipedia Birthday Committee!

-- RobNS 21:24, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Best wishes from Canada!  ;-) --RobNS 21:24, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks guys :)

I admit I completely missed I was playing whack-a-mole for 1 yeah already! Thanks :) -- lucasbfr talk 06:34, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

CU query

Hi, Lucasbfr; Wellwater conspiracy is listed twice at Checkuser, and I'm not sure if I did the right thing by moving Jokeshow back to Outstanding Requests (from Completed requests) when I added a party. Do you have time to have a look? Thanks, SandyGeorgia (Talk) 21:25, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

Woops thanks for noticing... I was wondering why it was not transcluded already :D. Your move sounds good. We don't often do it, but there's no rule :) -- lucasbfr talk 21:41, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

Me again ... why was Wikipedia:Requests for checkuser/Case/Jokeshow moved to completed, when the additional party hasn't been completed? SandyGeorgia (Talk) 13:18, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

Woops (again!), we all missed it! I poked thatcher. When you add something after the CU looked at the case, it's safer to drop him a note because he might miss something was added afterwards. -- lucasbfr talk 13:46, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

Recent Blocking

Hi. Can you tell me why this user was blocked? It appears that he only made non-harmful (and only 5) test edits to British Arabs, for which he was not warned. If this user was sockpuppeting, there should be a valid discussion before blocking and a template to put up afterwards. If I am being a dumbass (as I am known to do) and missing something obvious, please tell me. Erik the Red 2 (AVE·CAESAR) Sorry, read the relevant discussion. Erik the Red 2 (AVE·CAESAR) 22:26, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

The sockpupetry is quite averred, I am not tagging him yet since there is a debate on who the master of that batch is. :) -- lucasbfr talk 22:54, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

Where is the debate located? I'd love to contribute...Erik the Red 2 (AVE·CAESAR) 23:19, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

Checkuser Request

Hey Lucasbfr.

Thank you for your attention concerning possible sockpuppets of user:Lycander's Aim. I provided the "diff" s that you requested and some of the edits are pretty subtle. when you will see them you will understand. I hope you will take care of it soon. You can go there using this link [13]

Thank you.--Anna polly (talk) 16:02, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

Thank you Lucasbfr ! you made an enormous effort. Blocking so many sockpuppets is not an easy task. Most of them sounded familiar and their edits were very similar. I'm just speechless. Even Grinkov and Kotlyarov, they were always getting on my nerves but I would never imagine that it would actually be from the same computer , Ip or whatever it was. These people definitely have a lot of free time : ) --Anna polly (talk) 13:36, 30 May 2008 (UTC)

Yeah, me neither. I couldn't look at the edits, but the level of sockpuppetry is quite shocking. My guess is that it's not the last time we hear of him... -- lucasbfr talk 14:32, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
Lucas, user Anna polly is most probably banned sockpuppeteer User:Polscience. Húsönd 17:23, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
Yeah, Confirmed - Alison ❤ 18:05, 30 May 2008 (UTC)

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