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[edit] re:This has been going on seven months now -- what are you suggesting?

Every day is agony. Sincerely, Mattisse 05:32, 11 February 2007 (UTC)

Mattisse, I've told you that when I am ready to continue I will contact you. If Wikipedia is "true agony," the best solution in the meantime, in my experience is to take a short Wikibreak and I can contact you via email when things can proceed. I, personally, have a -lot- on my plate Coordinating the AMA, Administrating the Aramaic Wikipedia, being the President of a Web Design firm, a translator, a graduate student in an MLIS program, a father of a 4 month old daughter, and in the middle of trying to start a home business with my wife. I can only give so much time and effort to each endeavor. אמר Steve Caruso (desk/AMA) • Give Back Our Membership! 15:33, 11 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] I am blocked as Sockpuppet by 204.11.35.132

But the "log" does not mention it or tell me why. Is this a trick. I have no sockpuppets. Am I violating it now by writing you? Sincerely, Mattisse 14:54, 11 February 2007 (UTC)

You've been blocked by an IP...? That would be funny, if it wasn't distressing to you. IP's can't block anybody. User:204.11.35.132 put a {{sockpuppeteer}} template on your userpage, that's all. (It's been reverted now.) The part I don't understand is the 3RR thing you mention in your mail—has the anon messaged you? I hope things have cleared up by now. In case they haven't, I've sent you a g-mail invite to chat, so we can figger out what's happening, if anything (my guess would be nothing). IRC would work, too. Don't worry, now. You obviously can edit—you edited my talkpage—and there's no block in your log. You're not blocked. Bishonen | talk 16:34, 11 February 2007 (UTC).

[edit] Sockpuppets

I accused you of having operated sockpuppets for the simple reason that checkuser evidence indicated that you have. This having been a long time ago, I do not recall the specifics; I do, however, recall that the evidence was strong. Moreover, you sent me a number of e-mails in which you admitted to sockpuppetry and promised to discontinue the practice if I unblocked you. This sounded fair, so unblock you I did. I am utterly mystified at your sudden pretence of innocence. — Dan | talk 19:37, 11 February 2007 (UTC)

I protected nobody. What 999 has done is irrelevant; 999's only role in my previous interaction with you was to draw attention to your sockpuppeting. That he is now banned does not render his observation more or less true.
Nothing about the checkuser was 'under the table'; I simply did not record the specific IP information. Nor, I think, would it have been appropriate for me to record it; your identity was no business of mine. I was only concerned with your behavior on this website.
I neither know nor care whether you have been sockpuppeting since the occasion in which I was previously involved. Perhaps you are now wrongfully accused; I don't know. I cannot quite see your point in asking me these questions; all I can say is that you did previously operate a number of sockpuppets, you admitted the fact to me, and you promised not to do it again. — Dan | talk 22:04, 11 February 2007 (UTC)
You're welcome? I really don't know how you expect me to respond. — Dan | talk 00:53, 12 February 2007 (UTC)
This is absurd. You got caught sockpuppeting (entirely by chance). If my having caught you has caused "horrible damage" then the fault is yours for having broken the rules to begin with. Please do not leave me further messages unless you have something meaningful to say. — Dan | talk 01:21, 12 February 2007 (UTC)
I think there is a need for a little calmness here, yesterday we had an anon IP add a sockpuppet tag which was quickly removed. Annoying, yes, but its something you need to take in your stride. And the action seems to have been in reltaliation to your own adding of a sock tag[1]. I'm increasingly thinking there is little to be gained by digging up old stuff. The technical data has for the most part expired as IP records are only kept for a short time. Other evidence is inconclusive and hard to draw any conclusions. --Salix alba (talk) 08:37, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] AMA Request

I accidentally accepted your case instead of the one I intended to accept. Sorry for any confusion caused. Oliver202 18:48, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Barnstar

Thanks! - WeniWidiWiki 04:22, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Fla State Parks

Thanks for the tweaks on De Leon Springs and Torreya; muchly improved. :) --Ebyabe 13:59, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

I am rather OCD when I get into something. I'm glad my user page is actually, well, useful. I was just hoping for it to be amusing. It's funny you left your reply when you did, as I was reorganizing my pics at WikiCommons.[2] My goal is to get pics of every State Park and National Register of Historic Places site in Florida. I was going to do this by myself, but I found others similarly interested, so I'm able to "spread the love", as it were. But I'm going to get as many myself as I can, 'cause I loves me the roadtrips!
And living here in Ocala, I'm strategically located to get a bunch of sightseeing done in one day. My last roadtrip, from Umatilla to De Leon Springs and down US 92 to Sanford, is a good example. Though I'm becoming more enamoured by the Panhandle, as I've hardly seen it much and it's so atypical of what folks think of Flordia. I'm hoping to make another sweep through that vicinity soon. :)
As far as gov't sources "copyvio", I think since it's usually public domain, it's not really copyvio. Though I like to at least rearrange things a bit anyway, just in case and for aesthetics. Of course, I mostly do stubs so I don't have to worry about that sort of thing. In the time it would take me to do a decent article, I can create dozens of stubs. I believe in quantity over quality. Though even my quantities need to have a minumum level of quality, doncha know.  :) --Ebyabe 16:03, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Your Second AMA Case

Mattisse, you are not supposed to start another AMA case while you already have one open. I can understand if you are getting impatient with the time it is taking me to read over the voluminous tomes that make up your information, but you cannot circumvent how our system works. It puts an undue strain on the AMA, and only frustrates those who are trying to help you. אמר Steve Caruso (desk/AMA) • Give Back Our Membership! 22:14, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] References to Yuezhi article

Dear Matisse:

Thank you for starting the process of inserting references into the Yuezhi article. This urgently needs doing.

Unfortunately, I have had to remove the quote (including the Chinese) you gave to ref No. 3 as it was just from an article about the Yuezhi - not from an original text as indicated. I have inserted a reference instead to my on-line draft translation from a chapter of the Hou Hanshu instead. I also changed the grammar slightly on your note about the Qilian Mountains. I hope you don't mind - but, if you do, please write to me and discuss it. Together we should be able to work out something satisfactory.

I should add that my draft translation is presently being updated for publication and I will insert the updated translation of this passage when it is published.

When I can find the time I will try to do some more work on the references in this article and the one on the Kushan Empire. I have updated the ones referring to Burton Watson's translations from the Shiji as they are now out in a revised form (with pinyin!).

Do drop me a line if you have any concerns or just wish to chat about ways to improve these aricles.

Cheers,

John Hill 23:51, 15 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Barnstar

I award Mattisse barnstar in appreciation of contributions to article related to India --Pinecar 00:43, 16 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] New message

Sir, I am Ronnie McDowell's youngest son, Tyler. The information that I previously posted was a Bio that my sister, Kara McDowell Carden, wrote about my father, for his website update last year. I am trying to update his "article," and was hoping that you could help. I DO NOT WANT TO SHOW FAVORTISM! I just want to "spruce" it up a bit. I know that the fact of me being who I say I am is highly unlikely, I can prove it to you in any way! Lol. I just didn't want anyone getting angry with me, because I didn't do certain things right. So, I apologize for anything that I might have done.

Tyler Dean McDowell

P.S. There has just recently been an official MySpace created of my Dad's, I added the link, I hope that's okay?

[edit] More on Yuezhi

Dear Matisse:

Thank you for your note on my Talk Page. Unfortunately, I am not very clear as to what you are doing. You say: "I'm copy editing a bunch of articles on Indian history for FA applications and so sometimes I try to upgrade the articles they link to so the FA application will stand a better chance." I am not sure what "FA" stands for - could you please explain it for me?

Also you ask (I think) if the Yuezhi were originally a Central Asian tribe who invaded India. Yes, this is true. Cheers, John Hill 01:02, 17 February 2007 (UTC)


[edit] Thanks, Matisse

Thanks for your detailed explanation on my Talk Page. It is good to make your acquaintance! Yes, I think we do have some things in common. If you ever need any help with ancient Indian historical matters please do not hesitate to contact me - I may be able to help - especially if it involves the Kushan Empire in any way. I may get back to you for time to time on advice on how to make a page ready for an FA application! All best wishes. John Hill 04:15, 17 February 2007 (UTC)

Nice to see you chipping away.Dineshkannambadi 04:57, 17 February 2007 (UTC)