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1 Keep it simple, stupid.
2 April Fools' Day
3 In review

Keep it simple, stupid.

That old principle... —May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 22:40, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

Support. Good use of the original quote. --Tewy 22:53, 7 March 2007 (UTC)
- Comment- Stupid? Is that in the old principle? --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 21:25, 8 March 2007 (UTC)
  - "Stupid" comes as a result of the acronym "KISS", which has two s's. --Tewy 22:50, 8 March 2007 (UTC)
- Comment: no, it's simple ;). —May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 21:59, 8 March 2007 (UTC)
Comment. "that old principle" article. --Tewy 22:51, 8 March 2007 (UTC)
Support —Scouter Sig 15:56, 12 March 2007 (UTC)
Support, clever use of acronyms, good link for new users. --Cremepuff222 (talk, sign book, review me!) 00:35, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
Support: Hilarious!! ~Step trip _{You raise me up} 02:03, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
Support - Even I can understand this! Simple, yet effective. Peace, ♣Tohru Honda13♣ 20:44, 17 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved, consensus definitely reached. --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 00:42, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

April Fools' Day

The motto for April 1, 2007 will be chosen from the mottos nominated in this section. Please do not move these nominations to the "Awaiting decision" section. Instead, reject and archive mottos with few support votes when it is apparent that consensus favors other mottos. After Saturday, February 24, 2007, one motto will be chosen from consensus. Therefore, it is in your interest to express which motto you think is the best, to ease the closer's job.

Wikipedia:Motto of the day/April 1, 2007

It's a coding trick. Wodup 04:30, 24 January 2007 (UTC)

Support coding trick. I will strike out this comment if something better comes along. --Tewy 05:33, 24 January 2007 (UTC)
Support: Cool. S .D. ¿п? § 12:37, 24 January 2007 (UTC)
Support, I think it's cool too. --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 21:52, 24 January 2007 (UTC)
Oppose. This is a serious encyclopedia, not Uncyclopedia. April Fools' Day is not a worldwide observance or a valid excuse for lowering our standards. Besides, the joke doesn't work for those of us with link underlines enabled. —David Levy 04:39, 13 February 2007 (UTC)
- The motto of the day is not official to begin with. We are free to put as many inside jokes and pranks on our userpages as we wishe.Circeus 15:10, 14 February 2007 (UTC)
Support - Nice trick. Iorek85 07:10, 13 February 2007 (UTC)
Suppost. *Mishatx*-In\Out 20:09, 19 February 2007 (UTC)
Shupport. H4xx0rz! Dfrg.msc 09:07, 8 March 2007 (UTC)
Support Very Funny. As to the comments posted by [[User:David Levy|David Levy, i concur with Circeus. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Napoleon Dynamite42 (talk • contribs).

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 21:21, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

#REDIRECT Special:Mypage

However, make it a real redirect. --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 21:52, 24 January 2007 (UTC)

That will generally make people's user page transclude their user page. Is that OK or would it mess up MediaWiki? —Dgies^t c 23:40, 9 February 2007 (UTC)
Comment I guess I don't know what it actually is supposed to do... —Scouter Sig 00:47, 10 February 2007 (UTC)
Well, my original idea was that every time you would like to go to another user's pae, you end up at your own. --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 00:53, 10 February 2007 (UTC)
Comment. It will transclude your user page on the page that you're viewing. It will not redirect that page to your page. Wodup 05:24, 10 February 2007 (UTC)
Okay, withdrawn --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 06:03, 10 February 2007 (UTC)

Withdrawn by nominator. --Tewy 21:21, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Fake talk page notification

<div class="usermessage" style="position: absolute; left:10px; top:10px; width:90%" >You have [[April Fools' Day|new messages]] ([[practical joke|last change]]).</div>

See the message at the top of this page. Someone might be able to suggest some slight CSS tweaks. —Dgies^t c 04:56, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

Comment I have moved the bar down as it was blocking the header from being viewed. Tennis DyNamiTe ^{(sign here)} 01:09, 10 February 2007 (UTC)
- I put it back because where you moved it was blocking your own message about the fact that it is supposed to be repositioned at the top with CSS. —Dgies^t c 02:19, 10 February 2007 (UTC)
Removed I've removed it altogether, as it is screwing the page up, plus many editors detest that particular "trick". Seriously. Bad idea. Strong oppose. --Quiddity 18:48, 11 February 2007 (UTC)
Absolutely not, for obvious reasons. —David Levy 04:39, 13 February 2007 (UTC)
Oppose- Some already have it so it mght look weird. --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 07:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)
Comment: There is no point in having this up as it is already very common on users' pages. Simply south 11:59, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Is it still? I thought that I'd removed most of them. (See Wikipedia:User page#Simulated MediaWiki interfaces and Wikipedia:Village pump (proposals)#Practical jokes in "new message" boxes.) —David Levy 14:50, 13 February 2007 (UTC)
Absolutely not Please don't harm the encyclopedia. Hipocrite - «Talk» 14:15, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Per consensus. --Tewy 21:21, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

In review

Three's Company

From the popular Three's Company sitcom. Wikipedia:Third opinion is a woefully underused mediation step, so I hope this attracts some attention. bibliomaniac 1 5 00:47, 6 March 2007 (UTC)

Strong Support - Ah, a vital step! This should raise awareness about it. I like the phrase you used as well. ♣Tohru Honda13♣ 01:47, 6 March 2007 (UTC)
Support. — S.D. 21:14, 10 March 2007 (UTC)
Support. —Scouter Sig 15:56, 12 March 2007 (UTC)
Support, no comment. --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 01:53, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved (4,0,0), consensus reached. --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 21:14, 22 March 2007 (UTC)

After spending so much time memorizing the rules, I found this.

I love irony and this motto reflects it. ~Step trip 23:57, 4 March 2007 (UTC)

Support. Very nice. --Tewy 03:58, 5 March 2007 (UTC)
Support, simple, yet effective. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 17:35, 5 March 2007 (UTC)
Oppose. IGF is the most vital rule, but I really think that this is saying something in a "let's throw caution to the winds" tone. Call me humorless, but it's not my type of motto. bibliomaniac 1 5 19:07, 5 March 2007 (UTC)
Rebuttal: It [the motto] says that I spent enough time memorizing the rules to find WP:IAR (so I was cautious enough to be familiar with policy), and that rule would allow me to further improve Wikipedia. Cheers and good day, ~Step trip 01:57, 8 March 2007 (UTC)
Support. My favorite of Wikipedia's policies. Yours Truly- DannyQuack (My name is Danny... and I Quack) 03:44, 10 March 2007 (UTC)
Support, very original, with a twist of humorous irony. --Cremepuff222 (talk, sign book, review me!) 00:36, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
Weak Support An OKish motto for some reason.--PrestonH^{(Review Me!) • (Sign Here!)} 02:34, 14 March 2007 (UTC)
Support. Funny. Napoleon 01:57, 16 March 2007 (UTC)
Support - hehehe, IAR...--The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 22:39, 16 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

It's free for all!

Double pun on "Free for all" --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 00:44, 4 March 2007 (UTC)

Oppose. I think it's a little too similar to "The Free Encyclopedia". --Tewy 19:37, 4 March 2007 (UTC)
Oppose, I agree with Tewy. --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 01:56, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Per consensus, similar motto exists. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.

Franklin D. Roosevelt. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 00:07, 4 March 2007 (UTC)

Support Simply south 00:41, 4 March 2007 (UTC)
Support. Links fit the quote. --Tewy 19:36, 4 March 2007 (UTC)
Support. S.D. 21:15, 10 March 2007 (UTC)
Support, follows Motto guidelines, very nice link usage, good purpose! --Cremepuff222 (talk, sign book, review me!) 00:41, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

The hills are alive with the sound of music.

From The Sound of Music, whose movie anniversary was yesterday. Intended to create some attention towards featured sounds. bibliomaniac 1 5 05:33, 3 March 2007 (UTC)

Strong support - Dude! This is cool! ♣Tohru Honda13♣ 05:45, 3 March 2007 (UTC)
Support- The songs they have sung for a thousand years...--The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 09:07, 3 March 2007 (UTC)
Support. Raises awareness about the sounds on wikipedia. Yours Truly- DannyQuack (My name is Danny... and I Quack) 16:28, 3 March 2007 (UTC)
Support. --Tewy 17:07, 3 March 2007 (UTC)
Support. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 18:53, 3 March 2007 (UTC)
Support:There are many users who do not know that there is even a featured sound, I was one of them :D Cheers and good day, ~Steptrip 21:26, 8 March 2007 (UTC)
- ~~I'm not seeing any other similarity besides the link. bibliomaniac 1 5 22:21, 6 March 2007 (UTC)~~
- ~~There are dozens of mottos that link to Wikipedia:Vandalism, and this isn't any different. --Tewy 22:44, 6 March 2007 (UTC)~~
  - Changed my vote, Bibliomaniac15 and Tewy are correct. Cheers and good day, ~Step trip 21:26, 8 March 2007 (UTC)
Support. —Scouter Sig 15:56, 12 March 2007 (UTC)
Support, very descriptive. --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 01:59, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Targets confirmed! Targets locked! Launch the heat seekers!

Or maybe... --May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 08:46, 2 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. See edit 2. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Targets acquired! Targets confirmed! Launch the heat seekers!

Edit 1: different wording. --May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 08:46, 2 March 2007 (UTC) Comment\Query: Wouldn't it be better as "searching for target" in there? Otherwise, i prefer edit 1 to the original. Simply south 10:24, 2 March 2007 (UTC)

Comment: could you show where exactly the "searching for targets" part would go, otherwise the motto would become too long. --May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 10:32, 2 March 2007 (UTC)

Support Edit 1---TeckWiz ^ParlateContribs_@ 17:54, 3 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. See edit 2. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Searching for targets... Targets confirmed! Launch the heat seekers!

Edit 2. Based on Simply south's suggestion above. --Tewy 21:01, 2 March 2007 (UTC)

Support edit 2 This is a fun "attack vandalism" motto. --Tewy 21:01, 2 March 2007 (UTC)
- ~~Vote moved below.~~ --Tewy 22:50, 2 March 2007 (UTC)
- I like edit 3 more though. --Tewy 18:36, 3 March 2007 (UTC)
Support. This is the best of the four. Yours Truly- DannyQuack (My name is Danny... and I Quack) 05:11, 3 March 2007 (UTC)
Support, I agree, this on this the best. --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 02:00, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Scanning for targets... Targets confirmed! Launch the heat seekers!

Edit 3, based on the above, more "technicky", don't you think? --May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 22:07, 2 March 2007 (UTC)

Support! This is a fun "attack vandalism" motto. --Tewy 22:50, 2 March 2007 (UTC)
- Before this gets too messy, I'll note that I could support edit 2 as well. --Tewy 18:34, 3 March 2007 (UTC)
Oppose. I like edit two better. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by DannyQuack (talk • contribs) 05:11, 3 March 2007 (UTC).

Rejected. See edit 2. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

How many did you blue today?

Mainly for missing articles' wiki-editors. Wikicrawler 06:59, 2 March 2007 (UTC)

Could you provide a link or something to explain "blue"? --Tewy 20:39, 2 March 2007 (UTC)
Oppose. I don't get it at all. Yours Truly- DannyQuack (My name is Danny... and I Quack) 18:25, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
Oppose, unless you specify "blue". --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 02:01, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Per consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Float like a butterfly, Sting like a bee.

Taken from the famous Muhammad Ali quote. Yours Truly- DannyQuack (My name is Danny... and I Quack) 22:22, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

Support. Simple and well linked. --Tewy 22:54, 1 March 2007 (UTC)
Support. As per Tewy. Ab e g92contribs 00:04, 2 March 2007 (UTC)
Support, I was really looking forward to this one! --May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 08:26, 2 March 2007 (UTC)
Support --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 10:36, 2 March 2007 (UTC)
Support. I like this one. Pea ceNT 13:41, 2 March 2007 (UTC)
Support. What would you call a block then? bibliomaniac 1 5 03:01, 6 March 2007 (UTC)
Support. This is great. —Scouter Sig 15:56, 12 March 2007 (UTC)
Strong Support, simply, excellent! --Cremepuff222 (talk, sign book, review me!) 00:43, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
Strong Support: Very good, not much else to say besides that. ~Step trip 11:51, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

If you can't beat them, join them, or else

A stroHur ricane 00 1^{(Talk+Contribs+Ubx)} 13:37, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

Oppose: first part might be prompting vandals to try and vandalise, and only if they don't succeed, join us; plus there is another saying, If at first you don't succeed, try, try again, which is a big possibility, by my opinion. --May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 19:44, 1 March 2007 (UTC)
Neutral. I kind of agree with T-borg on this, in that it implies that a vandal must first try to beat us before joining us. I can see where this is going, but there's no need to risk more vandalism. --Tewy 22:50, 1 March 2007 (UTC)
Oppose too cruel, edit it..."or else..." --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 10:36, 2 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Not many votes, but none were support votes, either. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

You can't beat them, so you might as well join them, or you will be reverted

I took your suggestions. So is this a little better? A stroHur ricane 00 1^{(Talk+Contribs+Ubx)} 22:09, 2 March 2007 (UTC)
Comment I would recomend taking out the "beat" link. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by DannyQuack (talk • contribs) 05:15, 3 March 2007 (UTC).

Rejected. Not many votes, but none were support votes, either. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

You can't beat them, so you might as well join them, or you will be reverted

Comment: Is this a little better? A stroHur ricane 00 1^{(Talk+Contribs+Ubx)} 17:44, 3 March 2007 (UTC)
Oppose, too choppy, doesn't have the "wow" factor. --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 02:04, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Not many votes, but none were support votes, either. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Welcome to Wikipedia. No socks allowed, unless if you have a good reason.

A stroHur ricane 00 1^{(Talk+Contribs+Ubx)} 13:37, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

Oppose this version. I thought it was no socks period. I guess I just don't see how WP:LOVE is a good reason for having a sock. --Tewy 22:44, 1 March 2007 (UTC)
- Comment - I thought I read that socks could be allowed under policy. ♣Tohru Honda13♣ 04:05, 2 March 2007 (UTC)
  - Comment: They are, which is why I put the "unless" part. If WP:LOVE doesn't qualify as a reason, please change it into a link that does. Thanks. AstroHurricane001^{(Talk+Contribs+Ubx)} 13:40, 2 March 2007 (UTC)
    - Comment - See edit 1 below. ♣Tohru Honda13♣ 23:49, 2 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. See edit 1. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Welcome to Wikipedia. No socks allowed, unless you have a good reason.

Edit 1 from the above by AstroHurricane. Just shortened it a tad a made a better link for "good reason."♣Tohru Honda13♣ 23:49, 2 March 2007 (UTC)

Support, true, better link. --May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 00:10, 3 March 2007 (UTC)
Support. Oooh, those reasons, okay. :-D --Tewy 02:47, 3 March 2007 (UTC)
Support Ja, I like it. Is this ok AstroHurricane? ♣Tohru Honda13♣ 05:19, 3 March 2007 (UTC)
Coment: Yeah, it's fine with me. Support new version. Also, should there be a link for welcome, like "welcome, newcomers", or does this have little to do with this particular motto? A stroHur ricane 00 1^{(Talk+Contribs+Ubx)} 17:50, 3 March 2007 (UTC)
Support, very cool! --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 02:05, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedias are huge these days

A stroHur ricane 00 1^{(Talk+Contribs+Ubx)} 13:37, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

This is your second motto with a random global warming link thrown in (the first being #Make love, not waste). If you're trying to make a statement or raise awareness, this isn't the place. Of course, I may just be missing something. ~~As for my vote...I weak support without the second two links, because it's a little dull.~~ --Tewy 22:43, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

Vote moved below. --Tewy 22:48, 2 March 2007 (UTC)

Comment: Ok, sorry about that. For some reason, this is also the second one randomly linking to world domination, the first being "Wikipedia ≠ the world...yet", which was probably approved. I'll try to avoid random unrelated links in the future. A stroHur ricane 00 1^{(Talk+Contribs+Ubx)} 22:51, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

And often, a motto can be more effective with fewer links. --Tewy 02:27, 2 March 2007 (UTC)

Oppose - Wikipedians don't need global domination...I mean global warming or world domination. --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 10:36, 2 March 2007 (UTC)
- Comment: Ok, so add an edit underneath, and vote on that. I meant without the last two links. Thanks. A stroHur ricane 00 1^{(Talk+Contribs+Ubx)} 13:42, 2 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Not enough support for approval. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedias are huge these days

I took your suggestions. So is this a little better? A stroHur ricane 00 1^{(Talk+Contribs+Ubx)} 22:12, 2 March 2007 (UTC)
Weak support. --Tewy 22:48, 2 March 2007 (UTC)
Oppose, are you saying I'm fat? :) --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 02:05, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. See original nomination. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Only you can prevent vandal attacks.

smokey the fire bear thingy Flyingidiot 00:26, 28 February 2007 (UTC)

Support. I like it. --Tewy 00:36, 28 February 2007 (UTC)
Support - Good one! ♣Tohru Honda13♣ 04:26, 28 February 2007 (UTC)
Support, covers a good subject. --May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 10:52, 28 February 2007 (UTC)
Support: It's a fine motto. ~Step trip 21:08, 28 February 2007 (UTC)
Support. S .D. ¿п? § 12:47, 1 March 2007 (UTC)
Support So true. I like it! Ry Guy 12:56, 1 March 2007 (UTC)
Support :-) Pea ceNT 13:42, 1 March 2007 (UTC)
Support ;) --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 10:36, 2 March 2007 (UTC)
Strong Support An exceptional motto and a catchy one.--PrestonH^{(Review Me!) • (Sign Here!)} 02:37, 14 March 2007 (UTC)
Support Ha! Made me laugh. It's good. -- Theunicyclegirl 19:03, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
Support, heh, heh... --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 19:15, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

To be Featured and Reviewed is better then never being Featured at all

From the famous saying, "it's better to have love then lost to have never lost at all". S kully Collins ^Edits 13:48, 26 February 2007 (UTC)

Support either. Edit 1 is closer to the original saying (It's better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.), but it's a little long. --Tewy 22:51, 26 February 2007 (UTC)
Oppose Meh. Too long and not catchy enough. --Theunicyclegirl 19:04, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus, a little long. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

It's better to have been featured and reviewed than never to have been featured at all.

Edit 1. Just sticking with the original saying more. --Tewy 22:51, 26 February 2007 (UTC)

Oppose, try lathering it with some spicy sauces. (Translation: It's too bland) :) --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 02:09, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. See original nomination. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Think Different

The whole poem is rather inspiring. Flyingidiot 00:30, 26 February 2007 (UTC)

Oppose. Doesn't say much about Wikipedia, unless I'm missing something. --Tewy 01:54, 26 February 2007 (UTC)
Weak Oppose, consider changing the phrase, but keep the link. --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 19:17, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Per consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

2,406,530 articles, 7,276,787 users, 1,555 admins, 6 years and one encyclopedia that's free

From the 12 Days of Christmas- Don't try to sing it. :P Is it too long? --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 07:05, 25 February 2007 (UTC)

Oppose. Similar motto nominated here. --Tewy 18:22, 25 February 2007 (UTC)
- Hm...the link needs constant updating...I meant the one that reads, "Six years. 1,658,475 articles. One encyclopedia." --Tewy 00:14, 26 February 2007 (UTC)
  - That actually is based on something else, isn't it? --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 05:15, 26 February 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Similar motto exists, length. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Notice anything unusual?

Links to one of my favourite pages...--The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 05:14, 25 February 2007 (UTC)

Weak support. Doesn't say much about Wikipedia, but still a fun motto. --Tewy 18:20, 25 February 2007 (UTC)
Support. Well linked. bibliomaniac 1 5 01:06, 1 March 2007 (UTC)
Support. —Scouter Sig 15:56, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Do or die

In reference to be bold and improve an article; otherwise, it could be deleted. ♥Tohru Honda13♥ 02:04, 25 February 2007 (UTC)

Comment- Is "die" to harsh? --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 05:14, 25 February 2007 (UTC)
- Comment - That's what I thought too... is there anything else I could use? ♥Tohru Honda13♥ 06:43, 25 February 2007 (UTC)
  - I know you're trying to alliterate, delete or anything else I can think of isn't as good as die (Do or delete?!?!) so...I guess it's OK --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 07:05, 25 February 2007 (UTC)
Weak support. It's a little harsh, but it's short and to the point. Plus, it encourages boldness. --Tewy 18:24, 25 February 2007 (UTC)
- See my vote for edit 1 below. --Tewy 20:32, 2 March 2007 (UTC)
- Comment - Or how about Now or never? Same links, but less "harsh." ♥Tohru Honda13♥ 02:37, 26 February 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. See edit 1. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

It's Now or never!

Edit 1 by ♥Tohru Honda13♥

Support --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 05:15, 26 February 2007 (UTC)
Support: Great motto, even though it is a modification of the above one :-P ~Step trip 21:11, 28 February 2007 (UTC)
Strong support. This version is cool. You're so creative! PeaceNT 13:44, 1 March 2007 (UTC)
- Thanks! :) ♣Tohru Honda13♣ 23:40, 2 March 2007 (UTC)
Support. Short, simple, sweet and to the point. Yours Truly- DannyQuack (My name is Danny... and I Quack) 18:55, 2 March 2007 (UTC)
Support. Much better. --Tewy 20:32, 2 March 2007 (UTC)
Support, also reminds me of Elvis Presley's song, "It's Now or Never". --May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 23:49, 2 March 2007 (UTC)
- Comment- I've changed the motto a little. It sounded weird before, if I may say so my self. Is it okay like that now? ♣Tohru Honda13♣ 05:44, 3 March 2007 (UTC)
Strong support for "Do or Die." —Scouter Sig 15:56, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

May the force be with you

If it is too similar to a past motto, please remove it. ~Step trip 02:14, 24 February 2007 (UTC)

Oppose. Been done before, I'm pretty sure. There were nominations here, here, and here, which Vanderdecken rejected on the basis that they had been done before. However, I cannot find a version before those in the archives or the schedule page. I suppose that even if there wasn't an earlier version, one of the above three nominations would have to be approved, and this nomination would still have to be rejected. --Tewy 02:28, 24 February 2007 (UTC)
Oppose, idea already repeated at least three times. But no, I think Vanderdecken was refering to another motto, namely Master the way of the edit, you must. Begun, the edit wars have. --May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 11:10, 24 February 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Similar motto exists. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Please leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible

Common answerphone message. Shows that help is always nearby Simply south 00:24, 24 February 2007 (UTC)

Support. True. --Tewy 18:25, 25 February 2007 (UTC)
Support. S .D. ¿п? § 12:47, 1 March 2007 (UTC)
Support Looks good. Pea ceNT 13:45, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

If you put SOCKS over your TOES, you won't see any STARS.

A stroHur ricane 00 1^{(Talk+Contribs+Ubx)} 22:27, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

Oppose- Links don't work --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 09:59, 24 February 2007 (UTC)
Comment - I don't get it... // DecaimientoPoético 01:47, 25 February 2007 (UTC)
Oppose. Doesn't make much sense with the socks. --Tewy 18:26, 25 February 2007 (UTC)
Comment: What I meant was, if you use sockpuppets, and put terms of endearment over that, you wouldn't expect to have a lot of barnstars. A stroHur ricane 00 1^{(Talk+Contribs+Ubx)} 18:08, 26 February 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes, but no support votes, either. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

If you get put in jail, don't expect to easily set bail.

A stroHur ricane 00 1^{(Talk+Contribs+Ubx)} 22:27, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

Comment: I've suggested another version bellow. --May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 23:07, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. See edit 1. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

If you get yourself in jail, don't expect an easy bail.

Haven't changed any links; now it rhymes. --May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 23:07, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

Support. --Tewy 18:27, 25 February 2007 (UTC)
Support It rhymes a little better now. ♣Tohru Honda13♣ 04:29, 28 February 2007 (UTC)
Support. S .D. ¿п? § 12:47, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Help! I need somebody.

Derived from the Beatles song Help!.¤~Persian Poet Gal ^(talk) 19:12, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

Support, Nice one! --May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 20:08, 23 February 2007 (UTC)
Support. Even without the Beatles reference. --Tewy 21:20, 23 February 2007 (UTC)
Support - Ah, a classic! :) ♥Tohru Honda13♥ 23:40, 23 February 2007 (UTC)
Support. :-) Pea ceNT 15:03, 24 February 2007 (UTC)
Support. S .D. ¿п? § 12:46, 1 March 2007 (UTC)
Support —Scouter Sig 15:56, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Can you hear me now? Good.

From the Verizon Wireless commercials, to raise awareness of the new Wikipedia:Featured sounds. --Tewy 01:29, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

Support - Genius. I really like this one! Tewy, I've noticed nearly all your mottos are great ones. Keep up the good work! ♥Tohru Honda13♥ 01:52, 23 February 2007 (UTC)
Support - Loud and clear, cap'n! bibliomaniac 1 5 05:53, 23 February 2007 (UTC)
Support, sorry, can't come up with any witty remarks ;). --May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 13:23, 23 February 2007 (UTC)
Support suits the purpose of FA sounds very well.¤~Persian Poet Gal ^(talk) 19:09, 23 February 2007 (UTC)
Support: You just alleviated my ignorance of the Featured Sound Status ~Step trip 02:10, 24 February 2007 (UTC)
Support. Ditto. Pea ceNT 15:05, 24 February 2007 (UTC)
Support. S .D. ¿п? § 12:46, 1 March 2007 (UTC)
Support. —Scouter Sig 15:56, 12 March 2007 (UTC)
Support that is how featured sound works.--PrestonH^{(Review Me!) • (Sign Here!)} 02:40, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Make l o v e, not w a s t e

A stroHur ricane 00 1^{(Talk+Contribs+Ubx)} 21:36, 22 February 2007 (UTC)

I think this is an interesting motto, especially with th links. So i'll Support. Simply south 22:11, 22 February 2007 (UTC)
Comment - I suggest changing Waste to War (to match the famous motto Make love, not war) and link it to WP:EW, and shortening the links in Love down to just WP:LOVE. Also, linking Not to Global warming doesn't make much sense. // DecaimientoPoético 22:44, 22 February 2007 (UTC)
Comment. Make love, not war has been nominated before, and I agree that the global warming link has little relevance in this context. --Tewy 22:54, 22 February 2007 (UTC)

I'm not surprised. :) But I still think that the links need to be fixed. L links to WP:LOVE, which is fine. But why does O link to WP:EDIANS, V to WP:EDIT, and E to WP:STAR? Same goes for Waste. // DecaimientoPoético 23:01, 22 February 2007 (UTC)

Oppose, because of the similar motto. --Tewy 23:00, 22 February 2007 (UTC)
Oppose as there are so many links as to make it confusing. —Scouter Sig 15:56, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Similar mottos exists. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

I am just going away. I may be some time.

Last words of Lawrence Oates. --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk* contribs) 01:25, 17 February 2007 (UTC)

Support. Sounds good and relates to Wikipedia. --Tewy 02:21, 17 February 2007 (UTC)
Support. Touching. bibliomaniac 1 5 02:37, 17 February 2007 (UTC)
Support. Yuser31415 07:17, 20 February 2007 (UTC)
Support. S .D. ¿п? § 12:34, 21 February 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

I may be some time

Similar to the above. --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk* contribs) 01:25, 17 February 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. See original nomination. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

We eat vandalism for breakfast!

Reopening, as Vanderdecken didn't leave a link showing which motto was this one copying. If one isn't found, the motto can be reviewed again, if one is found, I'll personally vote Strong Oppose. --May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 23:40, 16 February 2007 (UTC)

Comment. Original nomination here. I looked around and couldn't find a second nomination. --Tewy 01:00, 17 February 2007 (UTC)
Support. --Tewy 01:00, 17 February 2007 (UTC)
Support. S .D. ¿п? § 12:34, 21 February 2007 (UTC)
Support —Scouter Sig 15:56, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Wiki

From A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. bibliomaniac 1 5 00:27, 16 February 2007 (UTC)

Support. I wonder what it was... --Tewy 02:50, 16 February 2007 (UTC)
Support =) Pea ceNT 04:59, 18 February 2007 (UTC)
Support: Nice response, Tewy. --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 09:55, 18 February 2007 (UTC)
Support Cute. — ♥Tohru Honda13♥ 18:46, 18 February 2007 (UTC)
Support, pretty good. --May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 17:50, 19 February 2007 (UTC)
Support, I like it. Morphh ^(talk) 5:46, 11 March 2007 (UTC)
Support. —Scouter Sig 15:56, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

A flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance.

Source: Kurt Vonnegut —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Hires an editor (talk • contribs) 21:32, 15 February 2007 (UTC).

Oppose. Too long and highlights a negative aspect of Wikipedia. --Tewy 22:42, 15 February 2007 (UTC)
Oppose on length. Mishatx *разговор* 23:45, 15 February 2007 (UTC)
Oppose ditto --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 09:55, 18 February 2007 (UTC)
Oppose What they said. :) — ♥Tohru Honda13♥ 23:36, 18 February 2007 (UTC)
Oppose, too long indeed. --May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 17:50, 19 February 2007 (UTC)
Oppose, though very true. —Scouter Sig 15:56, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Per consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

My life is Mine to live, don't try to live it...

Source, Unknown... Telling the world that those who are truly insane are usually happy... 17:35, 15 February 2007 (UTC)

Oppose sorry does not relate to Wikipedia.¤~Persian Poet Gal ^(talk) 18:04, 15 February 2007 (UTC)
Oppose: I agree with Persian Poet Gal on this motto, try nominating another one that is more wikipedia-oriented. -Steptrip ⁽^talk⁾ 21:59, 15 February 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Per consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia: denying the truth 2001

Classic phrase and truthful. 222.155.208.49 08:56, 15 February 2007 (UTC)

Don't get that... --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 09:07, 15 February 2007 (UTC)
Oppose Seems like you're mudslinging Wikipedia. — ♥Tohru Honda13♥ 18:48, 18 February 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Per consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

May the wiki be with you...

-Steptrip ⁽^talk⁾

Oppose. Been done before. --Tewy 04:36, 15 February 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Similar mottos exists. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

"Real" World : Police :: Wikipedia : Administrators

-Steptrip ⁽^talk⁾

Oppose. Unless you are comparing admins to The Police. Mishatx *разговор* 17:36, 15 February 2007 (UTC)
Comment, I think that's what it's supposed to mean. It is supposed to read " 'Real' world: Police; Wikipedia: Administrators". --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 09:55, 18 February 2007 (UTC)
- Reply Really? The Police the band, with Sting? That'd be really clever if I could see the relationship. As I told Steptrip, I opppose this one because admins are not police, they're more like janitors. *Mishatx*-In\Out 22:03, 18 February 2007 (UTC)
Oppose. Difficult to understand. --Tewy 22:34, 18 February 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Per consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Getting to know you, getting to know all about you.

Derived from the first line of one of The King and I songs.¤~Persian Poet Gal ^(talk) 23:20, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

An alternate version could be (same song line except first link would be to the basic Introduction page):

Rejected. See edit 1. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Getting to know you, getting to know all about you.

¤~Persian Poet Gal ^(talk) 23:36, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

Support this one. It made me start singing.... Mishatx *разговор* 06:32, 15 February 2007 (UTC)

Support --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 09:55, 18 February 2007 (UTC)

Support either one. It makes me smile! -sthomson06 (Talk) 20:41, 20 February 2007 (UTC)

Support - How nice! I like this one! ♥Tohru Honda13♥ 04:00, 21 February 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Revenge is a dish best not served.

Baced on the quote "X [revenge] is a dish best served Y (from here). --May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 20:15, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

Support. --Tewy 20:25, 14 February 2007 (UTC)
Support a very good saying and the linking is quite appropriate.¤~Persian Poet Gal ^(talk) 20:32, 14 February 2007 (UTC)
Support. S .D. ¿п? § 23:32, 14 February 2007 (UTC)
Support Pea ceNT 02:47, 15 February 2007 (UTC)
support Really sums up the best of Wikipedia's policy MrBeck 04:36, 16 February 2007 (UTC)
Support A nice variation on the usual. User:Thalia Blooming 16:48, 17 February 2007 (UTC)
Support It has also been served three times... ;) --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 09:55, 18 February 2007 (UTC)
Support. —Scouter Sig 15:56, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

There ain't no such thing as a free encyclopedia. Oh, yes there is!

--May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 20:15, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

Support. --Tewy 20:27, 14 February 2007 (UTC)
Support quite clever, I like it.¤~Persian Poet Gal ^(talk) 20:33, 14 February 2007 (UTC)
Support. S .D. ¿п? § 23:32, 14 February 2007 (UTC)
Support — ♥Tohru Honda13♥ 00:59, 15 February 2007 (UTC)
Support PeaceNT 02:47, 15 February 2007 (UTC)
- Support Not Bad —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Piranha Ind. (talk • contribs) 17:29, 15 February 2007 (UTC).
Support Can't argue with that motto! Ry Guy Sign Here! My Journal 18:15, 15 February 2007 (UTC)
Support- It doesn't entirely make sense because of the "double negative" but it's great anyway. --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 22:02, 16 February 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

You are a winner!

Taken from the annoying pop-up ads. 147.197.251.136 18:15, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

Oppose- Wikipedia does not have ads. --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 08:15, 15 February 2007 (UTC)

Oppose per Sp3000. — ♥Tohru Honda13♥ 18:49, 18 February 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Per consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

In open-source Wikipedia, knowledge edits you!

Attempt at Russian reversal. I hope somebody will come up with something better. Circeus 15:15, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

Oppose If I'm not very mistaken, this snowclone has been used before. -Fsotrain⁰⁹ 18:05, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

Indeed, it was in the January 15 motto ("Wikipedia: If you were an encyclopedia, it'd edit you."). I retract the nom. Watch out, though, snowclone risks deletion someday.Circeus 18:27, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

Withdrawn by nominator. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

To Edit or not to edit? There is a right answer.

-Steptrip ⁽ ^talk^•^contribs ⁾ 22:52, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Comment. Similar motto nominated here. --Tewy 23:35, 13 February 2007 (UTC)
Comment: There's also ne that goes "To edit or not to edit, that is an easy question!" or something like that. --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 06:15, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Similar motto exists. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Boredom sucks, Wikipedia doesn't.

A stroHur ricane 00 1^{(Talk+Contribs+Ubx)} 22:30, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Comment. I've added an edit 1 below. --Tewy 23:43, 13 February 2007 (UTC)
Support. —Scouter Sig 15:56, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. See edit 1. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Boredom sucks. Wikipedia doesn't.

Edit 1. I didn't understand the links in the original. --Tewy 23:43, 13 February 2007 (UTC)
Comment. This format is per Wikipedia talk:Motto of the day/Nominations#Edits. --Tewy 23:43, 13 February 2007 (UTC)
Support. --Tewy 23:43, 13 February 2007 (UTC)
oppose. InappropreateAndrew the science guy 21:43, 16 February 2007 (UTC)
- Could you elaborate on your reason a bit more? Please keep in mind that Wikipedia is not censored. --Tewy 20:38, 18 February 2007 (UTC)
Support Very true. :) — ♥Tohru Honda13♥ 18:50, 18 February 2007 (UTC)
Comment. What, is he saying that "boredom sucks" is a personal attack towards boredom? I would think that most people on wikipedia would say that "sucks" is not censored, nor is it profanity or pornography. Anyone agree? AstroHurricane001^{(Talk+Contribs+Ubx)} 00:06, 20 February 2007 (UTC)
- Comment Yeah, the defintition of "suck" here is the good one; the other meaning is a little more graphic. :P Besides, how can you personally attack boredom? I'm not sure that "boredom" would feel offended by this :) —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Tohru Honda13 (talk • contribs) 04:31, 28 February 2007 (UTC).

Approved. Per consensus (and opposition seemed to be on the basis of censorship, which Wikipedia allows (see Wikipedia:What Wikipedia is not#Wikipedia is not censored). --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

About 0.1% of humans are Wikipedian. You could be one too.

A stroHur ricane 00 1^{(Talk+Contribs+Ubx)} 22:30, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. See edit 1. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

About 0.05% of humans are Wikipedian. You could be one too.

Edit 1. Corrected percentage based on number of users and current world population and replaced the last two links with a more relevent one. --Tewy 00:01, 14 February 2007 (UTC)
Weak support. Good idea. --Tewy 00:01, 14 February 2007 (UTC)
Comment: Actually, when I said "Wikipedian", that includes anons. They bring the figure up to 1%. Thanks. A stroHur ricane 00 1^{(Talk+Contribs+Ubx)} 13:38, 14 February 2007 (UTC)
Comment: Like you said, wikipedians include anons and i know a few good IPs who are not vandals. Therefore, should the last sentence really link there? Simply south 13:53, 14 February 2007 (UTC)
Support Good encouragement! MrBeck 04:42, 16 February 2007 (UTC)
Support, cool! --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 19:18, 16 March 2007 (UTC)
Support Hee. I like it. -- Theunicyclegirl 19:06, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Talk pages are like yearbooks. Please sign mine!

Alternate to above. Mishatx *разговор* 06:17, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Oppose for the one above. I think it might give the wrong idea. -sthomson06 (Talk) 19:48, 13 February 2007 (UTC)
Oppose. Talk pages are not for signing. --Tewy 04:09, 21 February 2007 (UTC)
Oppose, some people are strongly against autograph books. Motto doesn't really follow guidelines either. --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 19:26, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Per consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Everyone has a purpose in life. Perhaps yours is editing Wikipedia.

Attr. David Letterman. Dfrg.msc 06:10, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Support. I suppose this is why I don't have a life... bibliomaniac 1 5 23:59, 13 February 2007 (UTC)
Support. --Tewy 04:10, 21 February 2007 (UTC)
Support Very good! -- Ryan 12:00, 21 February 2007 (UTC)
Support. INSV, Dave. —Scouter Sig 15:56, 12 March 2007 (UTC)
Support, Wikipedia link should be avoided in the future. --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 19:24, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

For every problem there are 7,276,787 solutions.

Better suggestions for the "problem" link? --May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 19:40, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

Comment: That's not technically true as a few of those are that suggested before. Simply south 19:44, 29 January 2007 (UTC)
Comment: hey, if one's done something wrong he could fix it himself, you know, like a self revert; be the solution to one's own problem. In that case there are 7,276,787 solutions for every problem (and please, don't forget the bullets - they look neet :)).--May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 20:15, 29 January 2007 (UTC)
Support. Yuser31415 (Editor review two!) 06:59, 31 January 2007 (UTC)

Reopened - support from just one user, but points raised in comments are valid. Requires more opinions. --`/aksha 03:15, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Oppose, on the basis that the users aren't the solution, but hold the solution to the problems on Wikipedia. I can't think of a better way to word it. --Tewy 04:19, 13 February 2007 (UTC)
Oppose. Some of the 7,276,787 users are vandals. Wodup 05:03, 13 February 2007 (UTC)
Comment. "Possible" solutions? I'll go with support, no need to toss it on a minor technicality. Mishatx *разговор* 17:02, 13 February 2007 (UTC)
support but i think it would funnier if we made an allusion to WP:BIKE :) -ΖαππερΝαππερ ^Babel_Alexandria 19:46, 14 February 2007 (UTC)
SupportNapoleon 01:54, 16 March 2007 (UTC)
Strong Oppose, in my opinion, there is only one solution to vandalism - a revert, warning to user, and possible block. The fact is, there are 7,276,787 users to possibly solve the problem, but this is untrue because not all actually fight vandalism. --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 19:23, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus after second nomination. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Beware of frostbite from cool Wikipedians

I got the idea from DaNASCAT's User page. Has it been done before? --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 00:42, 25 January 2007 (UTC)

Comment. It's also on these pages, but I don't think it's been a motto before. --Tewy 02:57, 25 January 2007 (UTC)
Support. --Tewy 02:09, 7 February 2007 (UTC)

Reopened - needs more opinions. --`/aksha 03:15, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Support. Mishatx *разговор* 17:05, 13 February 2007 (UTC)
Support, the constant linking to WP:EDIANS in these mottos is getting quite cliché, though. --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 19:20, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

When you're in Wikipedia, do as the Wikipedians do.

From "When you're in Rome, do as the Romans do." —sd31415 (sign here) 01:15, 29 December 2006 (UTC)

Comment: The traditional phrase is "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." SkierRMH 08:00, 29 December 2006 (UTC)

Done. —sd31415 (sign here) 11:02, 29 December 2006 (UTC)

Support That is and excellent quote to use for your motto!!!--¿Why 1 9 9 1 ^{ESP. | Sign Here} 19:02, 30 December 2006 (UTC)
Comment. What about "When you're in Wikipedia, do as the Wikipedians do.", or is that too demanding? --Tewy 05:30, 31 December 2006 (UTC)

That's another possibility. Let the voters decide between the two. —sd31415 (sign here) 22:29, 31 December 2006 (UTC)

Comment I think it should be like in the Roman one: When on Wikipedia, do as the Wikipedians do". | AndonicO ^{Talk · Sign Here} 21:20, 19 January 2007 (UTC)

Reopened - needs more discussion on which version to use. --`/aksha 03:15, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Oppose When on Wikipedia, do as the Wikipedians do because not all users log in, and oppose When you're in Wikipedia, do as the Wikipedians do because of the wording and I'd rather link to Wikipedia:About. Wodup 05:24, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. See edit 1. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

When on Wikipedia, do as the Wikipedians do.

I prefer the wording and links in this edit. Wodup 05:24, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Support edit 1. There's no reason to link to the Wikipedia article in a motto, so this is fine. And I agree with your above statement about logging in. --Tewy 23:46, 13 February 2007 (UTC)
Support Former Edit, very simple and effective, doesn't need to be changed. --Cremepuff222 (talk, sign book, review me!) 00:38, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

If It Is To Be, It Is Up To Me

I heard this several years ago, anonymously at this point. It sounds like something people at WIKI would like because if we don't do it, who will?. mlmars0312Mlmars0312 21:31, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

Support. However the capitalization isn't needed. --Tewy 04:21, 13 February 2007 (UTC)
Support properly capitalized version with a period at the end. Link to WP:BOLD or not. Wodup 05:26, 13 February 2007 (UTC)
Support, "de-capitalize", add some links. Good motto! --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 19:18, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved without capitalization and with period. Per consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

This is a great original motto!

Technically nominated by Simply south, originally from Wikipedia talk:Motto of the day/Nominations#Edits. --Tewy 20:39, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

Oppose. This was used as an example on the discussion page; I'm not sure that it actually makes a great motto. Wodup 07:41, 18 February 2007 (UTC)
Oppose, doesn't follow the Motto Criteria, doesn't reflect Wikipedia's purpose. --Cremepuff222 (talk, sign book, review me!) 00:40, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Per consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Edits are all the rage now.

Technically nominated by Simply south, originally from Wikipedia talk:Motto of the day/Nominations#Edits. --Tewy 20:39, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

Oppose. This was used as an example on the discussion page; I'm not sure that it actually makes a great motto. Wodup 07:42, 18 February 2007 (UTC)
Oppose, per Tewy's comment. --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 19:17, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Per consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Why can't this be an edit?

Another motto introduced by Tewy. Simply south 16:02, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

Comment. Technically nominated by Simply south, originally from Wikipedia talk:Motto of the day/Nominations#Edits. --Tewy 20:39, 12 February 2007 (UTC)
Q Any suggestions for links? Simply south 23:29, 12 February 2007 (UTC)
Comment. I feel like it's missing something. I don't "get it". Mishatx *разговор* 17:09, 13 February 2007 (UTC)
Oppose. This was used as an example on the discussion page; I'm not sure that it actually makes a great motto. Wodup 07:43, 18 February 2007 (UTC)
Oppose, doesn't make me think. --Cremepuff222 (talk, sign book, review me!) 21:46, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Per consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Remember to keep your hands off the wheel at all times.

Derived from the advice to "keep your hands on the wheel at all times." Wheel wars are never a pretty sight.¤~Persian Poet Gal ^(talk) 02:08, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

Support. Clever. --Tewy 02:11, 12 February 2007 (UTC)
Support At first I thought it linked to Willy but that's even better! --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 05:14, 12 February 2007 (UTC)
Support as long as it doesn't cause any road accidents. Simply south 22:44, 12 February 2007 (UTC)
Support. Good motto. Wodup 05:29, 13 February 2007 (UTC)
Support. I really like the idea. Pea ceNT 03:06, 15 February 2007 (UTC)
Support: Struck me as a bit odd at first, but then I looked at the link :-P ~Step trip 21:14, 28 February 2007 (UTC)
Support, 'nuff said. --May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 08:35, 2 March 2007 (UTC)
Support, *laughing hysterically* --Cremepuff222 (talk, sign book, review me!) 00:45, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
Support Crested Penguin 05:38, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

The more you sweat in training, the less you'll bleed in battle.

In other words, concentrating on civility helps making peaceful resolutions possible; though I couldn't think up of better links. --May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 20:04, 9 February 2007 (UTC)

Support. --Tewy 23:01, 9 February 2007 (UTC)
Strong Support, very creative and great linking!. --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 01:24, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

We're not Brittanica, we're the best.

--May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 20:04, 9 February 2007 (UTC)

Comment: Is that a bit too peacock? --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 00:42, 10 February 2007 (UTC)
Comment: Maybe, not really sure. You decide. --May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 10:52, 10 February 2007 (UTC)
Comment: It's a good motto, but I thought it might promote peacock terms. --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 10:57, 10 February 2007 (UTC)
Oppose. It is a little arrogant, and a bit peacockish. --Tewy 02:17, 12 February 2007 (UTC)
Comment: Well, with an attitude like that no wonder we're not the best ;). Ok, so maybe I got a bit carried away, sue me :). --May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 09:19, 12 February 2007 (UTC)
Oppose - Non-wikipedians would think we're cocky and superior to everone else. And I think it's a bit insulting to Brittanica. I mean, come on; Britannica is still good.— ♥Tohru Honda13♥ 03:21, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Per consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Add any POV you like, as long as it's neutral.

--May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 20:04, 9 February 2007 (UTC)

Comment. I like it as Feel free to add your biased opinions, as long as they're neutral. However, I feel like I've seen a similar version of this. --Tewy 01:26, 11 February 2007 (UTC)
Comment: Actually, I took it from Henry Ford's Model T motto, "Any customer can have a car painted any colour that he wants so long as it is black." --May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 10:40, 11 February 2007 (UTC)
- In that case, support, as-is. --Tewy 02:15, 12 February 2007 (UTC)
support - hehehe -ΖαππερΝαππερ ^Babel_Alexandria 20:00, 14 February 2007 (UTC)
Support. Pea ceNT 02:50, 15 February 2007 (UTC)
support MrBeck 04:49, 16 February 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

There's no place like home.

I think the phrase may have been used before but hopefully not the concept. --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 11:27, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

Support if it hasn't been used before. · AndonicO ^{Talk · Sign Here} 11:37, 8 February 2007 (UTC)
Support. Sound sweet Pea ceNT 12:03, 8 February 2007 (UTC)
Comment. Similar motto nominated here. --Tewy 23:08, 8 February 2007 (UTC)
Oppose because it's too similar to one that's been done. Wodup 07:15, 9 February 2007 (UTC)
Oppose due to duplication. —Scouter Sig 15:32, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Similar motto exists. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Don't edit unless you have something useful to add.

the "good to say" links to Be Bold. Ry Guy Sign Here! My Journal 14:24, 23 January 2007 (UTC)

Comment. Firstly, something "good to say" has little to do with being bold. Secondly, not all edits involve what you have to say. That's only for talk pages, but not the main space. --Tewy 20:19, 23 January 2007 (UTC)
Reopen No votes G e o. 19:09, 7 February 2007 (UTC)
Oppose. --Tewy 19:29, 7 February 2007 (UTC)
- Creator's Comment I changed my mind after I made this. I understand why you oppose it. -- Ryan 20:11, 20 February 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No support after second nomination. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

When in Wikipedia, do as the Wikipedians do.

Taken from "When in Rome, do as the Romans do," but I have a suspicion that this might have already been taken. bibliomaniac 1 5 05:31, 7 February 2007 (UTC)

I think that has been done before...I'll look. --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 05:34, 7 February 2007 (UTC)

Has this been done before? Simply south 13:37, 7 February 2007 (UTC)

So far, I can't find evidence so I'll support it. --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 05:08, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

Support. Pea ceNT 12:09, 8 February 2007 (UTC)
Comment: It has been done before. S .D. ¿п? § 12:16, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Similar motto exists. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Ceci n'est pas un wiki.

From The Treachery Of Images. Scienceman123 talk 03:05, 5 February 2007 (UTC)

Enthusiastic support —Scouter Sig 04:39, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
Support. --Tewy 23:05, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
Support. --Jonnty (talk) 22:00, 6 February 2007 (UTC)
Support. S .D. ¿п? § 23:56, 6 February 2007 (UTC)
Support. I dig it. —Scouter Sig 15:32, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

I love you, you love me, we're a wiki family.

From the Barney the Purple Dinosaur closing song. Scienceman123 talk 03:05, 5 February 2007 (UTC)

Oppose. The meaning, if there is one, doesn't seem clear enough to me. --Jonnty (talk) 22:02, 6 February 2007 (UTC)
Oppose: Agree with Jonnty. S .D. ¿п? § 23:56, 6 February 2007 (UTC)
Comment I mean that in that we are all together in this project. Scienceman123 talk 01:18, 11 February 2007 (UTC)
Huge Support! Yes! Yes! Yes! Barney the Purple Dinosaur closing song. Support! Dfrg.msc 07:16, 18 February 2007 (UTC)
Comment. How about link to WP:LOVE somewhere? Wodup 07:29, 18 February 2007 (UTC)

Done Scienceman123 talk 21:03, 19 February 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Save the article, save Wikipedia.

Again, from Heroes. My obsession for it is getting me inspired. Does anyone have any suggestions to better word it and for better links? Thanks, — ♥Tohru Honda13♥ 22:58, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

Comment: Made a slight change. — ♥Tohru Honda13♥ 03:10, 5 February 2007 (UTC)

Comment: It could also be Save the article, save Wikipedia. Simply south 17:50, 20 February 2007 (UTC)

Support 2^nd I like it better Simply South's way. -- Ryan 20:14, 20 February 2007 (UTC)
Comment - Done, changed to Simply South's edit. Thanks! :) ♥Tohru Honda13♥ 04:06, 21 February 2007 (UTC)

Approved Wodup 08:15, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

Are you on the list?

Taken from the Heroes tag line (or whatever it's called :). In reference to urge IPs to create an account. What do you think? Oh, and is this link the only one for a list of users? Thanks, — ♥Tohru Honda13♥ 01:39, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

Support, and that seems like the best place to link. --Tewy 06:53, 4 February 2007 (UTC)
Support. S .D. ¿п? § 13:24, 4 February 2007 (UTC)
Enthusiastic support —Scouter Sig 04:39, 5 February 2007 (UTC)

Support good phrse and link -- Ryan 20:09, 20 February 2007 (UTC)

Approved Wodup 08:04, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

Unity, Duty, and Destiny.

From the Bionicle series (please don't judge motto solely by that fact!). Anything to say? --May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 11:02, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

Support I didn't judge purly on that fact. ;-) | AndonicO ^{Talk · Sign Here} 11:48, 4 February 2007 (UTC)
Support. S .D. ¿п? § 13:24, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

Approved Wodup 08:06, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

This is your brain. This is your brain on Wikipedia. Any questions?

A reference to the "This is your brain on drugs" ads of my youth. -FisherQueen (Talk) 13:00, 3 February 2007 (UTC)

Comment. This has been done before, although they do link to different places, which changes the meaning. --Tewy 06:52, 4 February 2007 (UTC)
Weak support. It's almost derogatory to users. —Scouter Sig 04:39, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
Support —Dgies^t c 18:58, 11 February 2007 (UTC)
Neutral ....eh Ry Guy Sign Here! My Journal 18:22, 15 February 2007 (UTC)
Suuport Hilarious, good links, nice comment on wikipedians and wikidiction. MrBeck 04:57, 16 February 2007 (UTC)

Approved Wodup 07:57, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

Often imitated, never duplicated

Edit one, I think this fits the quote better. --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 00:56, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

Support. Ah, much nicer. --Tewy 02:41, 21 March 2007 (UTC)
Support, I like this version a lot better. --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 21:59, 21 March 2007 (UTC)
Support, I like how it highlights this article and is amusing.--Napoleon Dynamite42 13:19, 22 March 2007 (UTC)
Support Peace, ♣Tohru Honda13♣ 22:08, 23 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved: 4/0/0 consensus is reached. ~Step trip 02:37, 6 April 2007 (UTC)

Turn that frown upside down.

Quite popular with parents. --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 05:18, 9 February 2007 (UTC)

Support Mishatx *разговор* 17:08, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Support. Creative use of links. --Tewy 22:21, 20 March 2007 (UTC)
Support. Funny shortcuts. 8-P (also, I've added a period to the sentence.) WODUP 06:41, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

- Approved: Consensus reached. ~Step trip 02:54, 6 April 2007 (UTC)

The power of the encyclopedia is in your hands.

A stroHur ricane 00 1^{(Talk+Contribs+Ubx)} 17:24, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

Support. Puts responsibility on the editors. --Tewy 17:57, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
Support, it made me laugh. --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 18:04, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
Support, excellent motto. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 18:37, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
Support - Simply superb. ♣Tohru Honda13♣ 22:28, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
Support- great motto...unless done before (which I doubt) --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 08:48, 25 March 2007 (UTC)
Strong Support. Just made me feel 1337ish, and I shouted w00+!!!111! But seriously, it is a great motto, and I love the power->stats link Chrishyman 00:34, 2 April 2007 (UTC)
Support: Great motto. ~Step trip 14:53, 3 April 2007 (UTC)
Support Excellent Algebra man 11:57, 4 April 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Faster than lightning, more accurate than an arrow, larger than a mountain, it's...Wikipedia!

A stroHur ricane 00 1^{(Talk+Contribs+Ubx)} 17:24, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

Strong Support, very cool. Some may think it is too long, but I believe it is flawless! --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 18:05, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
Comment. (edit conflict) I've added an edit 1 below addressing the length issue. --Tewy 18:11, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
Comment- anything to do with "faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, and able to leap tall buildings in a single bound" ? --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 08:48, 25 March 2007 (UTC)
Support: Very good, albeit a bit long. ~Step trip _{You raise me up} 16:09, 25 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. In favor of edit 1. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Faster than lightning
More accurate than an arrow
Larger than a mountain
It's...Wikipedia!

Edit 1. The original is a good motto, but just a little too long, so this breaks it up a little. I also ~~reworded and~~ moved the links around a bit. I've linked the last phrase purely for consistency's sake. --Tewy 18:11, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

Support. --Tewy 18:11, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
Comment: Truer than an arrow? —May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 18:37, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
- It made the wording consistent and the same length. --Tewy 18:50, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
- Still... —May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 18:54, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
  - Oh, do you mean it sounds like the arrow itself is not "false"? I was referring to its accuracy, but if it still doesn't make sense, I can change it back to "more accurate". --Tewy 18:58, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
Support, no need, and by the way, do I detect a note of anger in thy voice? ;) —May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 19:03, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
- I didn't intend any anger, but then again text has a way of alterning one's mood. --Tewy 21:55, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
Support - So very true, Tewy. It gives some people a bad impression (happens a lot with me). I think it would be better to put "more accurate." I'm sorry, but I've never heard of a "true arrow." Just my opinion. ♣Tohru Honda13♣ 22:27, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
- Comment. Fair enough, changed: "Truer" → "More accurate". --Tewy 06:08, 25 March 2007 (UTC)\
Support - I like it! Plus, it's true! Ry Guy 13:58, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

A stroHur ricane 00 1^{(Talk+Contribs+Ubx)} 20:43, 23 March 2007 (UTC)

Support, pretty good. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 21:22, 23 March 2007 (UTC)
Weak Support, I find the wording and links confusing... --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 21:30, 23 March 2007 (UTC)
Weak Support I get what it means, but the motto isn't powerful enough.--PrestonH^{(Sandbox) • (Sign Here!)} 05:55, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
Weak Support It is a little plain. And I, personally, would have used Special:Mypage for the link to "beholder." It was a tiny difference, and I don't think it really gets its own edit. Chrishyman 01:51, 30 March 2007 (UTC)
Neutral: Slightly confusing and bland. ~Step trip 18:12, 3 April 2007 (UTC)
- Comment: You don't actually vote on FAs, you vote on FPs. ~Step trip 02:35, 6 April 2007 (UTC)

Approved. No real opposition, and enough supports, even if they're weak. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Often imitated, never succeded.

A stroHur ricane 00 1^{(Talk+Contribs+Ubx)} 20:43, 23 March 2007 (UTC)

Weak Support Got the idea, but quite sometime to figure out.--PrestonH^{(Sandbox) • (Sign Here!)} 06:00, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
Oppose. Much too similar to this nomination. --Tewy 18:14, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Previously nominated. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Don't Google it, Wikipedia it!

A stroHur ricane 00 1^{(Talk+Contribs+Ubx)} 20:43, 23 March 2007 (UTC)

Support, ha, ha, ha..., it made me laugh. --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 21:28, 23 March 2007 (UTC)
Support It gives me a good reason to chuckle.--PrestonH^{(Sandbox) • (Sign Here!)} 06:05, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
Support- neologisms, eh? --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 08:48, 25 March 2007 (UTC)
Support - That's really pretty funny! *chuckles* Ry Guy 14:00, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
Support Ha ha. - Patricknoddy^{TALK (reply here)}^|^HISTORY 11:47, 30 March 2007 (UTC)
Strong Support: How true. ~Step trip 21:55, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

If this is your limit, you can't exceed it; If you exceed it, it's not your limit.

—May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 22:53, 5 March 2007 (UTC)

Support ♣Tohru Honda13♣ 01:47, 6 March 2007 (UTC)
Support: it took me a while to understand it, but once I did, I thought that it is a good motto. ~Step trip 21:11, 6 March 2007 (UTC)
Support, very nice! --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 01:54, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Reopened: Too few votes. ~Step trip 01:04, 22 March 2007 (UTC)

Support. --Tewy 01:32, 23 March 2007 (UTC)
Support --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 23:26, 23 March 2007 (UTC)
Support. --Islomaniac 973 09:08, 7 April 2007 (UTC)
Weak Support A complex motto; might take people a while to know the meaning. A good motto anyways.--PrestonH^{(Sandbox) • (Sign Here!)} 06:15, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

The future is what you make of it.

From BTTF3, I tried to find a link to do with "the future of Wikipedia" but failed to find one. --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 10:13, 22 March 2007 (UTC)

Support. Actually I think it makes sense as-is. --Tewy 17:53, 22 March 2007 (UTC)
Support, good work! —May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 21:04, 22 March 2007 (UTC)
Weak Support, it's sorta dry, try deep-fat frying it! ;) --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 21:10, 22 March 2007 (UTC)
Support. Eww...deep-fat frying. bibliomaniac 1 5 04:51, 23 March 2007 (UTC)
Support: Even if it does sound like something out of a fortune cookie ;-) ~Step trip _{You raise me up} 02:27, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
Support It has a good type of wizdom :) --PrestonH^{(Sandbox) • (Sign Here!)} 06:03, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
Support, works for me. Islomaniac 973 15:04, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Parental Advisory: Explicit Content

the link can also be redirected to WP:VANDALISM which the vandals often do †Bloodpack† 02:07, 22 March 2007 (UTC)

Comment: Wouldn't Explicit Content be a better link (you'll have to click to see the difference)? ~Step trip 20:15, 22 March 2007 (UTC)

I prefer Steptrip's link too. --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 21:10, 22 March 2007 (UTC)

no prob †Bloodpack† 22:24, 22 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. In favor of edit 1. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Parental Advisory: Explicit Content

Edit 1. User:Steptrip's idea. --Tewy 22:39, 22 March 2007 (UTC)

Support: My idea. ~Step trip 23:00, 22 March 2007 (UTC)

hurrah! =/ †Bloodpack† 23:49, 22 March 2007 (UTC)

Support, this motto is more universal. --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 23:06, 22 March 2007 (UTC)
Weak support. Maybe not the best aspect of Wikipedia to highlight, but the links and idea are good. --Tewy 04:47, 23 March 2007 (UTC)
Weak Support I don't like censorship, but the motto is good.--PrestonH^{(Sandbox) • (Sign Here!)} 06:07, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

BANG! and the Stub is gone!

Inspired by the Cillit Bang adverts.--S kully Collins ^Edits

Reopened: Too few votes. ~Step trip 00:58, 22 March 2007 (UTC)

Support, nice allusion to the Bang! article. --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 01:02, 22 March 2007 (UTC)
- Comment, I voted on this earlier, but it seems that someone deleted my vote. I added it again above. --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 01:02, 22 March 2007 (UTC)
  - It's a result of when this nomination was relisted (diff). I've left a note on Steptrip's talk page about it. --Tewy 03:03, 22 March 2007 (UTC)
    - Apology: Sorry about that. ~Step trip 00:01, 30 March 2007 (UTC)
Comment. I've copied the reopened information from the nominations page. --Tewy 04:53, 22 March 2007 (UTC)
- Comment: Sorry, I forgot to do so when I reopened it. ~Step trip 23:02, 22 March 2007 (UTC)
  - - Support, instantly memorable and a good reference. Islomaniac 973 16:02, 28 March 2007 (UTC)
Oppose as is. I don't see what is accomplished by linking to Cillit Bang. WODUP 06:16, 30 March 2007 (UTC)
- Comment: I'm guessing that's the commercial from which the motto was derived. ~Step trip 19:56, 1 April 2007 (UTC)
  - Comment: Yes, doesn't the article say? Its tagline is "BANG! And the dirt is gone!". Islomaniac 973 21:46, 1 April 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus after reopening. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Affirmative, Gold Leader. We don't copy.

—May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 05:13, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

Support, very nice! --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 15:57, 20 March 2007 (UTC)
Support and Comment: I support this motto (obviously), but shouldn't the link the copy (you'll have to click it to see the diff). —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Steptrip (talk • contribs) 19:58, 20 March 2007 (UTC).
Support. --Tewy 02:39, 21 March 2007 (UTC)
Semi-Strong Spport Better than average motto, it gives a clear view not to copyvio. things.--PrestonH^{(Sandbox) • (Sign Here!)} 06:12, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Why watch tv?, when you can use wikipedia

This was first added to Wikipedia:Motto of the day/April 1, 2007 (diff) by Java7837. I removed it and nominated it here. --Tewy 04:01, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. In favor of edit 1. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Why watch television when you can use Wikipedia?

Edit 1. Cleaned up a bit. --Tewy 04:01, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

Support--Java7837 04:43, 20 March 2007 (UTC)
Support, cool, but I think that tv should be changed to television. --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 21:43, 20 March 2007 (UTC)
- It...is :-). --Tewy 21:57, 20 March 2007 (UTC)
Support- good point... --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 10:13, 22 March 2007 (UTC)
Support Why not?--PrestonH^{(Sandbox) • (Sign Here!)} 06:10, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
Support: Hmmm, that's a tough one :D ~Step trip 18:13, 3 April 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Prevent an epidemic, buy Editcountitis shots today!

Don't know where this came from... --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 02:15, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

Weak Oppose: Sounds too much like one of those annoying infomercial ads. ~Step trip 19:47, 20 March 2007 (UTC)
- Comment: I created a new motto similar to this one below. ~Step trip 23:21, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. In favor of edit 1. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

WARNING: Editcountitis can be fatal; if symptoms persist, please consult your doctor.

An alternative to the above motto with the appeal of a slightly less annoying tagline (the ones off of the back of medicine bottles). ~Step trip 23:21, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

Support, he, he, he, this one is a much better version of my own. Thanks, Steptrip. --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 01:00, 22 March 2007 (UTC)
Support. I've taken the liberty of adding a period at the end. --Tewy 01:35, 22 March 2007 (UTC)
Support very humorous.¤~Persian Poet Gal ^(talk) 01:37, 22 March 2007 (UTC)
Support but its commonly used, "If symptoms persist, please consult your doctor." —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Bloodpack (talk • contribs) 02:05, 22 March 2007 (UTC).
Support - sounds more like the real thing. --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 05:09, 22 March 2007 (UTC)
- Comment: Re-worded the motto per Bloodpack's request. ~Step trip _{Make me fall} 02:07, 23 March 2007 (UTC)

Support Funny motto!--PrestonH^{(Sandbox) • (Sign Here!)} 05:57, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

Support. Very good indeed. - Mtmelendez ^{(TALK|UB|HOME)} 14:58, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Do not lose a moment of doing good
Protect your mind from evil
Whoever neglects doing good
Is inviting addiction to evil

Is it too long? I got it from the Dhammapada, a collection of verses of Buddhism stuff. If it's too long, we could break it down into two mottos...that's if you like it. :-D ♣Tohru Honda13♣ 05:03, 4 March 2007 (UTC)

Break up. Seems too long. bibliomaniac 1 5 05:09, 4 March 2007 (UTC)
- Aye-aye, cap'n. ♣Tohru Honda13♣ 05:15, 4 March 2007 (UTC)
Support, if this won't offend anyone religiously (assuming this is the equivalent of linking a passage from the bible). However, I get the feeling that this might... --Tewy 20:04, 4 March 2007 (UTC)
- Hmm...I get the feeling it will, too...but it's nothing extreme, like it's against the religions or anything. It's just a verse I found in that book that sounded interesting. Eh, oh well. If it is offending, then just oppose it. :) Thanks! ♣Tohru Honda13♣ 20:16, 4 March 2007 (UTC)
  - I believe that it's perfectly fine to reference religious texts, as long as the parts of the texts referenced state wise words and themselves do not promote a particular religion. --Gray Porpoise_{Your wish is my command!} 01:38, 6 March 2007 (UTC)
    - Which is exactly what I did. ;D Peace, ♣Tohru Honda13♣ 01:47, 6 March 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus after second nomination. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Do not lose a moment of doing good, Protect your mind from evil

Edit 1 from the longer motto I made. ♣Tohru Honda13♣ 05:15, 4 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. See original nomination. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Whoever neglects doing good Is inviting addiction to evil

Edit 2 Just breaking it down. ♣Tohru Honda13♣ 05:15, 4 March 2007 (UTC)

Support, the first edit was okay too. --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 01:55, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. See original nomination. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

To put everything in balance is good, to put everything in harmony is even better.

Original quote: To put everything in balance is good, to put everything in harmony is better. from Victor Hugo. --May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 11:19, 2 March 2007 (UTC)

Support. Although the candidates links aren't really needed, they do create a nice balance of text and links, to build the progression of "goodness". --Tewy 21:08, 2 March 2007 (UTC)
Comment: oh, no! I never ment for them to link to GA and FA candidates! They were supposed to link to the criterias! So...

Reopened. Too few votes for any one version. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. In favor of edit 2. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

To put everything in balance is good, to put everything in harmony is even better.

Edit 1: now includes links to the GA and FA criterias. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 00:11, 4 March 2007 (UTC)

Support, this motto is very cool. --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 02:00, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. See original nomination. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Weak support, although I'd prefer it if the "even" was omitted. --Islomaniac 973 21:00, 6 April 2007 (UTC)
- I agree that the "even" is redundant. --Tewy 00:27, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. In favor of edit 2. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

To put everything in balance is good, to put everything in harmony is better.

Edit 2. You did say no even, right? —May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 07:52, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Support. Yes, the "even" kinda disrupts the rhythm. --Islomaniac 973 09:05, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Seems like consensus would favor this version (all the edits were extremely minor). --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

"Peace is Our Profession"

Motto of the Strategic Air Command. Cheers, Dfrg.msc

Support. I don't like the location of links in edit 1. The link to WP:CVU works fine, though I might support an exact version of this with a link to WP:KC instead. --Tewy 20:55, 2 March 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes for any one version. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus after second nomination. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Peace is our profession

How's this one? --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 10:36, 2 March 2007 (UTC)

Neutral, the general idea is good, but the links are mediocre. --Cremepuff222 (talk, sign book, review me!) 22:04, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. See original nomination. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus after second nomination. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Peace is our profession

Edit 2- This what you mean, Tewy? --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 09:12, 10 March 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. See original nomination. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Support. Yes, this is what I meant. --Tewy 01:46, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus after second nomination. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia. Or, how I learnt to stop worrying and love the Rail gun.

It's not love unless it's Dr.Strangelove. Cheers, Dfrg.msc 07:03, 2 March 2007 (UTC)

Comment: This doesn't really say much. Maybe somewhere it should link to wikipedia:Help desk. Simply south 19:58, 12 March 2007 (UTC)
Support Crested Penguin 05:37, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
Oppose, to me, confusing, and it doesn't leave a lasting impression. --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 02:02, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Oppose. Doesn't make sense to me. --Tewy 22:00, 20 March 2007 (UTC)
Oppose: It confuses me, and I have a 4.0 GPA! ;-) ~Step trip 23:14, 20 March 2007 (UTC)
Oppose: Man, what was I on? Dfrg.msc 06:11, 21 March 2007 (UTC)
- Comment: Dfrg.msc, do you want to withdraw this nomination? ~Step trip 02:34, 6 April 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Per consensus. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

We know what you did last time.

Taken from the titles of the I Know What You Did Last Summer series. --May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 14:19, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

~~Weak support~~. The combination of "We" and "last time" prevent me from easily connecting the motto to the original quote. --Tewy 22:53, 1 March 2007 (UTC)
- See edit 1. --Tewy 22:02, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes for any one version. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. In favor of edit 1. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

I know what you did last time.

Edit 1: changed first word to I with link to Special:Mypage, now closer to the original. --May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 08:24, 2 March 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. See original nomination. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Support. Makes much more sense now. --Tewy 22:02, 20 March 2007 (UTC)
Support: So do I. ~Step trip 18:14, 3 April 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Are you a vandal fighter?

Play on a Pokémon phrase. Simply south 22:54, 27 February 2007 (UTC)

Support - I like it. What was the original phrase? It's been a few years since I last saw Pokemon... :P ♣Tohru Honda13♣ 04:27, 28 February 2007 (UTC)
- I think it was "Are you a Pokémon Master?" If it doesn't exist it still is ok, i think. Simply south 11:52, 28 February 2007 (UTC)
Weak oppose. A little on the dull side. --Tewy 22:46, 28 February 2007 (UTC)
Weak Support, boring, if you ask me. Try spicing it up! --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 19:16, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Not quite enough support for approval. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus after second nomination. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

We learn about here, it's about Wikipedia.

Wikipedia is using for research studies for all educational students. Jigs41793 ^Talk/_contribs 13:36, 27 February 2007 (UTC)

Comment. Please add new nominations to the top of the list. Thanks. --Tewy 22:51, 27 February 2007 (UTC)
Very Weak Support, somewhat bland, add some spices and herbs, possibly some hot sauce. :) --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 02:06, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus after second nomination. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Hermione, we need your help defeating the troll

Supposed to motivate newcomers to assume Anti-Vandalism work. Similar to the one below, but instead links to WP:DBN and has a Harry Potter montage. ~Step trip 02:17, 26 February 2007 (UTC)

Comment May I ask why Hermione leads to DBN? Other than that, a fine motto. ♥Tohru Honda13♥ 02:39, 26 February 2007 (UTC)
Answer: It links to WP:DBN because it was the only page that I could think of at the time that had something to do with newcomers. Feel free to change the link if you can think of a better place to link it. ~Step trip 21:44, 26 February 2007 (UTC)
Support - Good enough. Thanks for answering me. ♣Tohru Honda13♣ 04:28, 28 February 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus after second nomination. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Hermione, we need your help defeating the troll

Edit 1. Changed link to make a little more sense. --Tewy 22:05, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

Support. --Tewy 22:05, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus after second nomination. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

May the knowledge comes to Wikipedia from all the directions!

Points towards the philosophy of Wikipedia! --Nirajrm ^{talk ||| sign plz!} 21:49, 25 February 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus after second nomination. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

May the knowledge come to Wikipedia from every direction!

Edit 1. Same as above, but fixed some minor grammar. --Tewy 00:17, 26 February 2007 (UTC)

Support. --Tewy 00:17, 26 February 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. See original nomination. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus after second nomination. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Annie get your gun

Motivation to get editors to fight vandalism (no sexism intended). ~Step trip 01:43, 25 February 2007 (UTC)

Comment- Who is "Annie" supposed to be? --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 05:14, 25 February 2007 (UTC)

Answer: Annie is supposed to mean all wikipedians, as the wikilink implies ;) ~Step trip 13:59, 25 February 2007 (UTC)

Support. Creative. --Tewy 18:18, 25 February 2007 (UTC)
Support - It's pretty funny! ♣Tohru Honda13♣ 02:45, 3 March 2007 (UTC)
Comment: Where is this from? What is it based on? I'm not really sure i get it. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Simply south (talk • contribs) 00:47, 4 March 2007 (UTC).
Answer: It is based on the line in an old western movie (I think), and that is the same place from which I got the inspiration for this motto :D ~Step trip 02:40, 10 March 2007 (UTC)
- See Annie Get Your Gun (musical). --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus after second nomination. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

It's okay to fail if you learn from your failures.

Response to the Wikipedia is failing essay linked to. --Gray Porpoise_{Your wish is my command!} 23:46, 24 February 2007 (UTC)

Weak support. I get what it's saying, but it still points out a negative aspect of Wikipedia. --Tewy 18:19, 25 February 2007 (UTC)
Oppose: Reflects on the negative aspects of Wikipedia (try making a motto that reflects on the more positive aspects of Wikipedia). ~Step trip 02:08, 26 February 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Sorry, typed the wrong thing. --Tewy 00:58, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus after second nomination. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

It can be wiki or WP, but certainly not "wee pee"

A stroHur ricane 00 1^{(Talk+Contribs+Ubx)} 22:27, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

Comment - I don't get it. :| ♥Tohru Honda13♥ 23:39, 23 February 2007 (UTC)
Comment: Remember the lame edit war over wii=wee=pee? Also, it rhymes with wiki, and if you made W rhyme with P, that's how you pronounce it. A stroHur ricane 00 1^{(Talk+Contribs+Ubx)} 19:04, 24 February 2007 (UTC)
Question. Is there a link to that edit war? --Tewy 18:27, 25 February 2007 (UTC)
Answer: I'm not sure of the exact link, but it should be in the archives of this and maybe somewhere in this. A stroHur ricane 00 1^{(Talk+Contribs+Ubx)} 18:13, 26 February 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Oppose. Only highlights the event (edits war) of one article, for which there are probably thousands of other mottos. An edit might link to Wikipedia:Lamest edit wars#Wii, but that's not a section heading. --Tewy 22:14, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus after second nomination. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Pump me up

~Step trip 22:38, 22 February 2007 (UTC)

Support. Makes me curious to see what the link is about. --Tewy 22:59, 22 February 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus after second nomination. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

After searching the Internet for years, I finally found it on Wikipedia in a matter of minutes.

A stroHur ricane 00 1^{(Talk+Contribs+Ubx)} 21:36, 22 February 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus after second nomination. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

After searching the Internet for years, I found it on Wikipedia in minutes.

Edit 1. The original was a little long. --Tewy 22:58, 22 February 2007 (UTC)

Support. True, in a lot of cases. --Tewy 22:58, 22 February 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. See original nomination. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus after second nomination. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

To start a Neutral, Verifiable Encyclopedia, type in the box below.

A stroHur ricane 00 1^{(Talk+Contribs+Ubx)} 21:36, 22 February 2007 (UTC)

Question. Which box? --Tewy 22:55, 22 February 2007 (UTC)
Answer: I think it is a reference to when starting a new article, you have to type the text in the box then click save. Simply south 00:16, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Oppose. Only because the "box" isn't there until you edit the page. --Tewy 22:15, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus after second nomination. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia Helping the World to find wanted Information...

No one liked my other nomination so try a knockoff of my Sig.(Piranha Ind. Making the world think, for better understanding... 16:52, 20 February 2007 (UTC))

Oppose. A bit dull. --Tewy 23:02, 22 February 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Oppose. WODUP 04:44, 6 April 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Per consensus. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

As Thoreau once said, morons love to quote philosophers.

I don't know where this came from...It popped somewhere out of the depths of my brain. It's quite possible that I thought of it, but I may have read it somewhere... Another option is replacing philosophers with Wikipedians, but then I though "Why have it be Thoreau?"Christoph Jenkins 00:15, 17 February 2007 (UTC)

Comment. Is there a good way to relate this to Wikipedia, i.e., when do Wikipedians quote or get quoted? --Tewy 00:54, 17 February 2007 (UTC)
Question. How does this relate to Wikipedia? bibliomaniac 1 5 00:57, 17 February 2007 (UTC)
Answer. I suppose you're right. This doesn't work at all. sorry about that, I keep my brain thinking about it. Next time it'll be a better one. Christoph Jenkins 04:32, 17 February 2007
Support I guess I am a moron in a small way because I don't think that any of my thought sayings are original... Piranha Ind. Making the world think, for better understanding... 16:56, 20 February 2007 (UTC)
Support: I am a very big moron then. ~Step trip 01:53, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Oppose. Um... it's a great quote that some moron probably heard from some philosopher, but it doesn't relate to Wikipedia at all. WODUP 06:31, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus after second nomination. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

My article is yours to edit

Any takers? Circeus 21:13, 16 February 2007 (UTC)

Weak support- It's good, but "My article is yours" (as a link) doesn't seem to be necessary. I think "My article" is enough --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 09:55, 18 February 2007 (UTC)

Support. With the above suggestion. --Tewy 03:54, 21 February 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus after second nomination. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Need help? My shoulder is always open...

Source? Unknown, Reason? beets me, Piranha Ind. Making the world think, for better understanding... 17:25, 15 February 2007 (UTC)

Oppose. Needs links or something to make sense. Mishatx *разговор* 17:34, 15 February 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus after second nomination. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Need help? My shoulder is always open.

Edit 1. Addresses above comment. --Tewy 04:00, 21 February 2007 (UTC)

Support. --Tewy 04:01, 21 February 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. See original nomination. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus after second nomination. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Copy bad. Cite good.

Taken from experience in the classroom of students copy-pasting Wiki entries as their own essays. Lemuela 07:10, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

Oppose. Too primative sounding for me ("Me Tarzan. You Jane." kind of stuff). --Tewy 20:29, 14 February 2007 (UTC)
Comment. What about "Copy bad. Cite good." ? —Scouter Sig 15:56, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. In favor of edit 1. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Copy bad. Cite good.

Edit 1. Scouter's suggestion. --Tewy 22:18, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

Support. Makes sense now. --Tewy 22:18, 20 March 2007 (UTC)
Support, true, true. --193.200.14.173 13:10, 22 March 2007 (UTC)
Support: It sounds like something someone at my school would say. ~Step trip 21:59, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

It's on the list!

Taken from "The Rich List." "List" could also link to other places. "It's" can also have a link, too. --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 06:15, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

Suggestion: Its could link to WP:MOTTO. Simply south 18:23, 15 February 2007 (UTC)
Oppose. A little dull, and doesn't say much. --Tewy 04:05, 21 February 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus after second nomination. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

You're grounded!

A stroHur ricane 00 1^{(Talk+Contribs+Ubx)} 22:30, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. See edit 1. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

You're grounded!

How about this? --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 05:09, 19 February 2007 (UTC)

I'm not really sure if something this minor gets its own edit. Oh well, weak support, because blocking isn't to punish the vandals, as this suggests. --Tewy 06:24, 19 February 2007 (UTC)
I guess it is minor, but to me only linking "you" doesn't look good. --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 06:51, 19 February 2007 (UTC)
Oppose. Blocks are not punitive. bibliomaniac 1 5 07:15, 19 February 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus after second nomination. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedians like to collect autographs.

Sign your posts! Mishatx *разговор* 06:17, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Support. This made me giggle a little bit. -sthomson06 (Talk) 19:48, 13 February 2007 (UTC)
Support. Good, very good. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Aditya Kabir (talk • contribs) 05:56, Feb 15, 2007 (UTC)
Oppose. It's just a simple statement, and a little dull to me. --Tewy 04:09, 21 February 2007 (UTC)
Oppose Seems like Wikipedians only like to collect signatures. ♣Tohru Honda13♣ 04:33, 28 February 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. No consensus, but I voted in this and it's probably best to reopen for more opinions. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus after second nomination. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

If we don't end war, war will end us.

A bit dry, maybe? --May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 20:04, 9 February 2007 (UTC)

Weak support. Maybe a bit dry, as you said, but the meaning is clear and it's probably true. --Tewy 01:37, 11 February 2007 (UTC)
Comment: Edit wars won't end wiki. --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 03:04, 11 February 2007 (UTC)
- They certainly don't help it. --Tewy 03:12, 11 February 2007 (UTC)
Weak Support, I understand the concept, but it's kinda bland. --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 01:23, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Not enough support for approval. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus after second nomination. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

To ensure a quality encyclopedia, your edits may be monitored or recorded.

When I call a business, I'm told that to ensure quality customer service, my call may be monitored or recorded. Wodup 07:13, 9 February 2007 (UTC)

Support idea. I really like this one. Maybe a rewording though. _└^Jared_┘^┌_talk^┐ 21:05, 11 February 2007 (UTC)
Comment. Edits are monitored and recorded. Therefore edit 1 is: To ensure a quality encyclopedia, your edits will be monitored and recorded. --Tewy 21:47, 11 February 2007 (UTC)
Support. Maybe "For quality purposes, your edits..." matches the recordings I usually hear better. Mishatx *разговор* 17:11, 13 February 2007 (UTC)
Support Mishatx version It's the way I'm more accustomed to hearing this. --Fsotrain⁰⁹ 18:09, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. In favor of edit 2. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

To ensure a quality encyclopedia, your edits will be monitored and recorded.

Edit 1 by User:Tewy above. Wodup 10:52, 18 February 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. See original nomination. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. In favor of edit 2. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

For quality purposes, your edits will be monitored and recorded.

Edit 2 per the suggestions above. Wodup 10:52, 18 February 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. See original nomination. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Support. --Tewy 22:20, 20 March 2007 (UTC)
Support: Pretty self-explanatory. ~Step trip 18:16, 3 April 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

The truth is out there.

Well-known X-files quote. I thought WP:RS made a better link-to than WP:VERIFY. Tiakalla 07:43, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

Comment: Good motto, but what do you mean by "out there"? --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 07:47, 8 February 2007 (UTC)
Comment: the Internet, maybe? A link should clear things up. --May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 10:59, 8 February 2007 (UTC)
Support. I understood it to mean the internet, or books, or wherever really. --Tewy 23:09, 8 February 2007 (UTC)
- That's what I was going for, yeah. In address to the above, would linking "out there" to something help? If so, what? Tiakalla 03:13, 9 February 2007 (UTC)
Support bibliomaniac 1 5 00:52, 9 February 2007 (UTC)
User Monarchist5 says: How about "THE TRUTH IS IN HERE" ? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 81.103.116.194 (talk)
Comment I like Monarchist's idea. I'd support that. —Scouter Sig 15:32, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. No consensus on which version. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Support edit 1, as well (though all caps may not be necessary). --Tewy 22:24, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. In favor of edit 1. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

The truth is in here.

Link The truth to Wikipedia:Verifiability and in here to Wikipedia:Contents. WODUP 06:03, 3 April 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. See original nomination for the support votes. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

A little Wikipedia goes a long way.

A stroHur ricane 00 1^{(Talk+Contribs+Ubx)} 13:36, 7 February 2007 (UTC)

Oppose. The meaning is unclear to me. And as a message to future nominations, I don't see much of a reason to link to the Wikipedia article. I'm pretty sure anyone on this site has that already figured out. Not all mottos have to be linked to be good. --Tewy 23:11, 8 February 2007 (UTC)
oppose —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Flossyblue123 (talk • contribs) 17:19, 11 February 2007.
- Comment. This was Flossyblue123's only edit so far. Wodup 11:00, 18 February 2007 (UTC)
Support. Simple and intriguing. —Scouter Sig 15:32, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus after second nomination. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

If it's boring, just add some wiki.

A stroHur ricane 00 1^{(Talk+Contribs+Ubx)} 13:36, 7 February 2007 (UTC)

Question. If what is boring? I'm confused about what this is saying. --Tewy 23:14, 8 February 2007 (UTC)
- Reply. I wasn't trying to mention anything in particular. I was just emphasizng, as a motto, that "a little wiki can spice up your day" or something like that. I was suggesting that adding wiki can make something (a site, page, article) can make it more interestng, if my reply makes any sense. A stroHur ricane 00 1^{(Talk+Contribs+Ubx)} 23:21, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus after second nomination. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Support per WP:SNOW

A stroHur ricane 00 1^{(Talk+Contribs+Ubx)} 13:36, 7 February 2007 (UTC)

Oppose. WP:SNOW has to do with skipping voting altogether, so neither oppose nor support votes would be used to close the discussion. --Tewy 23:13, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus after second nomination. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

‹ Today's motto has been proposed for deletion. See mottos in review to help reach a consensus on what to do. ›

Another TM based motto. For some reason the second link isn't working... --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 05:26, 5 February 2007 (UTC)

There is nothing wrong with the second link. It is because it links to the page it is already on, i.e. this one, that does not show up. Anyway, Support. Simply south 13:29, 7 February 2007 (UTC)
Comment. I've changed the link from /In review to /Nominations, as this page exists primarily for maintenance purposes. --Tewy 19:35, 7 February 2007 (UTC)
Comment: Thanks Tewy for the edit and Simply South, thanks because I thought that te link would always be bold if you were on that page. --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 05:08, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Oppose. I have to, it's been done before, June 20. However, I couldn't resist creating this edit:

This motto is being considered for deletion in accordance with MOTD's deletion policy

You may share your thoughts on the matter at this article's entry on the Motto of the day page.

--Tewy 22:43, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Previously nominated. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

A little kindness goes a long way

(might be better with links) Simply south 20:26, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

Support~~, as A little kindness goes a long way.~~ No links needed. --Tewy 21:00, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

Okay, changed. Simply south 21:20, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

Support. S .D. ¿п? § 23:13, 4 February 2007 (UTC)
Support. I have an idea: link kindness to Wikipedia:WikiLove.- Gilliam 03:41, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
Support Gilliam's idea, in other words: A little kindness goes a long way. :) Pea ceNT 02:53, 15 February 2007 (UTC)
Support. —Scouter Sig 15:32, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. No consensus on which version. --Tewy 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus towards the motto in general. The approved version should be the one with the link. --Tewy 18:37, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

The Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything

Inspired by #Wikipedia: The answer to life's many questions., below. --Tewy 21:25, 17 March 2007 (UTC)

Support, Ahh, a fellow Hitchhiker's fan..., I like the motto a lot! (Isn't the answer 42?) --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 21:27, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
Comment- "42" has been a motto before ;) --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 22:49, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
Support. I like it. Say goodbye to 42. Yours Truly- DannyQuack (My name is Danny... and I Quack) 03:01, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
Support Crested Penguin 05:35, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
Support: 42 (sorry, Wikipedia) to you as well ;) ~Step trip 07:54, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

Support, in a word :). —May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 12:03, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
Support: Then let's drop off at the Headquarters for a bite! Yuanchosaan^Salutations! 11:31, 28 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 19:12, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Forget Google and Britannica, Wikipedia is the new feature of the century!

A stroHur ricane 00 1^{(Talk+Contribs+Ubx)} 18:49, 17 March 2007 (UTC)

Oppose,sorry, but I just find it pointless... --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 01:26, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
Support: I was thinking of the same motto ... ~Step trip 01:58, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
Oppose It's a little too straight forward. It sounds like a salesman's motto. --Goodface87 02:17, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus. --Tewy 19:12, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia: The answer to life's many questions.

A stroHur ricane 00 1^{(Talk+Contribs+Ubx)} 18:49, 17 March 2007 (UTC)

Weak Support, I like the idea, but I'm not so sure about the links... --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 18:52, 17 March 2007 (UTC)

(See below) --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 21:01, 17 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. In favor of edit 1. --Tewy 19:12, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia: The answer to life's many questions.

Edit 1 from above by AstroHurricane. Peace, ♣Tohru Honda13♣ 20:39, 17 March 2007 (UTC)

Support Peace, ♣Tohru Honda13♣ 20:39, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
Strong Support, much better! --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 21:00, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
Support It's just really good. --Goodface87 02:15, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
Support: Per Goodface87. ~Step trip _{You raise me up} 15:27, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 19:12, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Good, better, best.

A stroHur ricane 00 1^{(Talk+Contribs+Ubx)} 18:49, 17 March 2007 (UTC)

Support, cool! --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 18:51, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
Support, need I say more? —May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 22:00, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
Support. --Tewy 23:18, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 19:12, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Be all the "B" you can be.

—May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 10:21, 17 March 2007 (UTC)

Support. Strikes me as interesting for some reason... --Tewy 16:50, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
Support, this will be a great motto! --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 18:16, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
Support This is delightfully refreshing. Tennis DyNamiTe 23:27, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
Support - Superbly tremendous. :D Woah! When a motto makes me say my favorite words together, then it's GREAT! Peace, ♣Tohru Honda13♣ 03:48, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
Weak Oppose. I don't really get it. Yours Truly- DannyQuack (My name is Danny... and I Quack) 02:44, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 19:12, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

An eye for an eye will make the whole world blind.

Mahatma Gandhi's quote, though second part might need work. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 08:06, 16 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. In favor of edit 2. --Tewy 19:12, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

An eye for an eye will make the whole world blind.

Edit 1. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 08:06, 16 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. In favor of edit 2. --Tewy 19:12, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

An eye for an eye will make the whole world blind.

Edit 2. Added a link. --Tewy 17:02, 17 March 2007 (UTC)

Support. I think the first two links show both sides of the problem better, and the third ties them together. --Tewy 17:02, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
Support I like it. Morphh ^(talk) 17:06, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
Support, great linking + good phrase = fantastic motto! --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 18:50, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
Support, nice work! —May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 18:52, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
Support: Very nice motto. ~Step trip 01:52, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 19:12, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Jimbo Wales made this kingdom of knowledge.

Stephy100--A person who loves music! 01:59, 16 March 2007 (UTC)

Weak Support, I disagree with the fact that Jimbo Wales made the kindom. A different link may be better, but otherwise, I like it! --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 02:05, 16 March 2007 (UTC) (see below)
Against. It's not just Jimbo. Ab e g92contribs 02:18, 16 March 2007 (UTC)
Comment. It wouldn't give fair credence to co-founder Larry Sanger. bibliomaniac 1 5 05:38, 16 March 2007 (UTC)
Oppose. I'm going to have to agree with others in that Jimbo mostly started Wikipedia, and it wasn't by himself. --Tewy 20:44, 16 March 2007 (UTC)
Weak Oppose, sorry, I had to change my vote because without editors like you and me, this project wouldn't have succeeded. Consider changing the motto so that it applies to all users. --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 00:22, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Per consensus. --Tewy 19:41, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

POP! goes the weasel.

Based on the popular kids' song. --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 01:10, 16 March 2007 (UTC)

Support Nice Morphh ^(talk) 2:01, 16 March 2007 (UTC)
Support. Some people say "no" to weasel words. --Tewy 05:34, 16 March 2007 (UTC)
Support. (replaced Tewy's weasel words of "some people"). bibliomaniac 1 5 05:24, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
- Reverted someone who apparently didn't get it ;-). --Tewy 05:28, 17 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 19:41, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Say Hello to My Little Friend

Probably been used before... Al Pacino - Scarface Morphh ^(talk) 17:46, 15 March 2007 (UTC)

Comment. I can't find evidence that it's been used before. However, I don't understand the links in the original so I've added an edit 1 below. --Tewy 19:39, 15 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. In favor of edit 1. --Tewy 19:41, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Say hello to my little friend.

Edit 1. Changed the links. Sorry it's another vandalism motto; any other ideas are welcome. --Tewy 19:39, 15 March 2007 (UTC)

Weak support. Another vandalism motto. --Tewy 19:39, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
Support: yes! Another vandalism motto! :D —May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 20:30, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
Support, the new links make such a great improvement! --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 00:59, 16 March 2007 (UTC)
Support, Yes - those links fit it great. Morphh ^(talk) 1:59, 16 March 2007 (UTC)
Support- this should go with "I get by with a little help from my friends" --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 22:37, 16 March 2007 (UTC)
Support - Good phrase and link. Sweet. Peace, ♣Tohru Honda13♣ 20:40, 17 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 19:41, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Well, you don't have to be so technical about it

I hear this all the time at school. ~Step trip 02:54, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

Support, I'm not so sure about the "you" link, but otherwise, Strong Support, the motto is very good! --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 21:05, 14 March 2007 (UTC)
Comment: I have changed the link to WP:EDIANS for clarity. ~Step trip 22:01, 14 March 2007 (UTC)
Support I like it because a lot of Wikipedia articles are the only ones you can find on a topic that aren't totally filled with words that only an expert in that subject would know. -- Theunicyclegirl 18:59, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 19:41, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Any last words?

Probably used before, but might as well attempt to it. --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 02:22, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

Support. The closest I could find was MOTD for December 22, 2006, but this is a different idea altogether, so I support on this motto's fitting link. --Tewy 05:53, 14 March 2007 (UTC)
Support —May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 08:47, 14 March 2007 (UTC)
Support- Well linked, I can't find any evidence that it has been used before though, --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 09:08, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 19:41, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

T-minus 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0!

Quite sure that it's from spacecraft countdowns --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 08:21, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

Strong Support: A very, very good motto with very, very good links. ~Step trip 11:44, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
Support. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 18:38, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
Support, no questions asked! --Cremepuff222 (talk, sign book, review me!) 21:42, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
Support Nice Motto.--PrestonH^{(Review Me!) • (Sign Here!)} 02:26, 14 March 2007 (UTC)
Support. I didn't know they had those redirect pages... --Tewy 05:36, 14 March 2007 (UTC)
- Comment- I never knew either, I had been looking for a good link for "T-minus (whatever)" until I saw the list of shortcuts, especially "Browsing the encyclopedia" --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 09:11, 14 March 2007 (UTC)
- Comment: WP:T is a shortcut, and I added that as a link. ~Steptrip 01:57, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
  - Comment- WP:M, WP:I, WP:N, WP:U and WP:S are all links too, do you want to add that? --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 01:01, 21 March 2007 (UTC)
  - Please, let's not make this more complicated than it already is. I would prefer it only with the number links. Linking to Wikipedia:Tutorial is irrelevant to this motto. --Tewy 02:33, 21 March 2007 (UTC)
Support. Possibly try "T-minus 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0 Lift off! Yours Truly- DannyQuack (My name is Danny... and I Quack) 03:01, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 19:41, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

T-minus 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0 Lift off!

Edit 1. Per DannyQuack's suggestion. Chrishyman 02:50, 6 April 2007 (UTC)

Strong Support. Very nice. Love both, bottom more. Chrishyman 02:50, 6 April 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. In favor of original nomination, which has more support. --Tewy 19:41, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia, fifteen minutes could save you $15 or more on knowledge.

A geico pun, yet I think that it is kinda clever. --Cremepuff222 (talk, sign book, review me!) 01:17, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

I think this has been done before. Simply south 02:07, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
Comment. Definitely been done before. --Tewy 02:51, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
Oppose. The GEICO mottos are getting a bit old Yours Truly- DannyQuack (My name is Danny... and I Quack) 21:12, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
We should advertise the frequently used ideas section more. Chrishyman 02:52, 6 April 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Previously nominated. --Tewy 19:41, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

You must first give in order to receive

A pun off of the old christmastime sentiment "It is better to give than to receive." ~Step trip 11:27, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

Oppose as it makes it seem too reciprocal and automatic. —Scouter Sig 15:56, 12 March 2007 (UTC)
Comment - Why's WP:BARN linked twice? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Sp3001 (talk • contribs) 23:14, 12 March 2007 (UTC).
- I think to indicate giving and receiving barnstars. Otherwise "receive" would be left unexplained. --Tewy 03:00, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
- Oh, nevermind, Steptrip answered below. --Tewy 03:02, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
Oppose, I'm sorry, but the motto isn't very powerful and the link is there twice. --Cremepuff222 (talk, sign book, review me!) 00:28, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
Answer: The link is "saying", "To receive [a barnstar], you must give [a barnstar]. ~Step trip 01:48, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
Oppose. I get the idea, but as Scoutersig said above, it's too literall. I've added an edit 1 below that addresses this issue. --Tewy 03:19, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
Oppose in favor of edit 1. WODUP 07:57, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. In favor of edit 1. --Tewy 19:41, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

You must first give in order to receive.

Edit 1. Doesn't have to link to WP:BB (WP:KC or otherwise would work too). The idea is just that you have to do something good to get a barnstar. --Tewy 03:19, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

Strong Support: A major improvement in my motto, even though only one link was changed. ~Step trip 11:47, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
Support, the new links in this version make it much more powerful. --Cremepuff222 (talk, sign book, review me!) 20:52, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
Support- this avoids double-linking WP:BARN --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 09:13, 14 March 2007 (UTC)
Support. True. WP:BB works just fine. WODUP 07:57, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 19:41, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia: So easy a caveman could edit.

A twist from the popular Geico commercials. Morphh ^(talk) 5:36, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

Quite sure that's been done before. --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 08:35, 11 March 2007 (UTC)
- Yes I beleive it has. Yours Truly- DannyQuack (My name is Danny... and I Quack) 01:03, 12 March 2007 (UTC)
Oppose --Cremepuff222 (talk, sign book, review me!) 00:30, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

Oppose Has been used before.--PrestonH^{(Review Me!) • (Sign Here!)} 02:29, 14 March 2007 (UTC) Oppose: Per above reasons. ~Step trip 18:05, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

Comment And judging by some of the edits, they do. -- Theunicyclegirl 19:01, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
- Comment: How true. ~Step trip 22:05, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Previously nominated. --Tewy 19:41, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Mr. Knowledge lives in Wikipedia.

A similar version of the motto of Vaughan Mills and KFC. Smcafirst or Nick • Sign Here • Chit-Chat • Contribs at 20:16, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

Support per nom. Stephy100--A person who loves music! 04:27, 17 February 2007 (UTC)

Relist No consensus yet. Wodup 08:11, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

Weak oppose. ~~No explanation of who "Mr. Knowledge" is.~~ --Tewy 20:26, 8 March 2007 (UTC)
- I relinked Mr Knowledge with Wikipedia:Articles. Is it okay now? Smcafirst | Chit-Chat posted at 01:35, 10 March 2007 (UTC)
  - Better; at least "Mr. Knowledge" isn't an apparently random part of the motto now. But I don't know, it's just not clicking with me as a really good motto. I've changed my vote to a weak oppose. --Tewy 02:12, 12 March 2007 (UTC)
Weak oppose Meh, I dunno. Doesn't strike me. —Scouter Sig 15:56, 12 March 2007 (UTC)
Support. per nom. Mix Precipitation 19:46, 12 March 2007 (UTC)
Weak Support, doesn't make me feel anything special, yet, it supports the Wikipedian cause. :) --Cremepuff222 (talk, sign book, review me!) 00:33, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Still no consensus after second nomination. --Tewy 19:41, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Any kind of knowledge you want, seems a lot closer.

From the American Credit Card Advertisement. Smcafirst or Nick • Sign Here • Chit-Chat • Contribs at 20:16, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

Weak Support. Kind of long, but still a good one. Stephy100--A person who loves music! 04:28, 17 February 2007 (UTC)

Relist No consensus yet. Wodup 08:11, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

Weak support. Per above. --Tewy 20:26, 8 March 2007 (UTC)
Support. Per nom and above. Mix Precipitation 19:47, 12 March 2007 (UTC)
Weak Support, can we all stay away from the Wikipedia link from now on? --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 01:28, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
- Nominated the same motto below with a changed link. ~Step trip 19:51, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus (though weak). --Tewy 19:41, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Any kind of knowledge you want seems a lot closer.

Changed the links of the motto above.

Weak Support. I like the random page thing, but it still is dull-ish. Chrishyman 02:13, 3 April 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. In favor of original nomination. --Tewy 19:41, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedian, this is your life

Inspired by "This is your life". Simply south 12:47, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

Oppose. Dull. --Tewy 03:52, 21 February 2007 (UTC)

Relist. No consensus yet. Wodup 08:10, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

Oppose per Tewy. Peace, ♣Tohru Honda13♣ 20:42, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
Oppose, per Tohru Honda13 and Tewy. --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 01:30, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Per consensus. --Tewy 19:41, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Luke, I am your father.

I think this will raise awareness of wiki-adoption. DannyQuack 01:04, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

Comment. There was a similar motto nominated a while ago, but it linked to another place. I'm not sure whether they're too similar. --Tewy 06:43, 4 February 2007 (UTC)
Oppose Yes, they are too similar. | AndonicO ^{Talk · Sign Here} 11:47, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

Relist Wodup 07:59, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

Oppose. Similar motto already nominated. --Tewy 20:20, 8 March 2007 (UTC)
Oppose per above. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 07:07, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Previously nominated. --Tewy 19:41, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Luke, I am your father.

Edit 1. "Luke" links to Category:Wikipedians seeking to be adopted in Adopt-a-user. Wodup 08:03, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

I Support the main concept of the motto, but I Oppose the way that it's worded. So, I suppose I am Neutral. --Cremepuff222 (talk, sign book, review me!) 01:09, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
Oppose Been done before, regardless of changed links. ~Step trip 02:01, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Previously nominated. --Tewy 19:41, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Houston, we have a problem.

The famous quote of Apollo 13. I wasn't sure what "Houston" sould link to, but I thought it should link to something. If you have any better ideas, please mention them. DannyQuack 03:52, 3 February 2007 (UTC)

Support. Nice, I'd link to the Main Page. --Tewy 05:48, 3 February 2007 (UTC)
- Comment That's a good idea. DannyQuack 16:15, 3 February 2007 (UTC)
- I like this version better than the other version, and that was rejected. Maybe it would be alright to approve this one...I'll start a discussion on the talk page. --Tewy 22:36, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
Oppose, been done before. --May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 09:37, 3 February 2007 (UTC)

Relist. It's similar to another motto, but that motto didn't succeed, so it might still be okay. Wodup 07:56, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

Oppose, sysops aren't the only ones that fight vandalism. --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 01:31, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
Comment and Subsequent Support:Changed the link to WP:EDIANS. ~Step trip _{You raise me up} 01:18, 25 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus after second nomination. --Tewy 19:41, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

It's unfair

S .D. ¿п? § 12:50, 1 February 2007 (UTC)

Comment Why unfair? – Pea ceNT 12:28, 2 February 2007 (UTC)

Sorry for leaving it unexplained. I meant that it was unfair (to Wikipedia) to have fair use images on one's user page (kind of a pun). S .D. ¿п? § 12:35, 2 February 2007 (UTC)

Comment. Maybe it would be clearer as It's un-fair. --sthomson06 (Talk) 19:52, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Relist no consensus. Wodup 07:45, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus after second nomination. --Tewy 19:41, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

It's un-fair

Edit 1. sthomson06's idea. --Tewy 20:23, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

Support. This makes the pun clearer. --Tewy 20:23, 8 March 2007 (UTC)
Weak support. Hopefully people will take a moment to figure the wordplay out. —Scouter Sig 15:56, 12 March 2007 (UTC)
Oppose, It's pretty hard to figure out the meaning (or at least it took me a while). --Cremepuff222 (talk, sign book, review me!) 01:23, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
Oppose, per above, I don't get it. Smcafirst | Chit-Chat posted at 20:40, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus after second nomination. --Tewy 19:41, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Yabba Dabba Doo!

Kind of unusual, but still... —May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 22:07, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

Comment - Don't get it...What's Scooby (his catch phrase anyway) got to do with WINF? --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 09:09, 10 March 2007 (UTC)

Comment: actually, it's Fred Flintstone's catch phrase, and well, it seemed appropriate; you know, when Fred receives good news he says it, so I thought linking this phrase to an essay such as WP:WINF would be good. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 10:08, 10 March 2007 (UTC)
Support- woops...wrong catch phrase, I haven't seen The Flintstones for more than 5 years. However, I saw 10 minutes of Scooby 6 months ago...what is Scooby's catch phrase anyway? --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 11:08, 10 March 2007 (UTC)
Comment: it's "Scooby Dooby Doo" :-). —May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) ^{(drop me a line)} 14:38, 10 March 2007 (UTC)
Weak support. Yeah, it's a little unusual. --Tewy 17:20, 10 March 2007 (UTC)
Weak Support, dull. --Cremepuff222 (talk, review me!) 01:34, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus (though weak). --Tewy 19:41, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

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Wikipedia:Motto of the day/Nominations/Archive 4

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In review

After spending so much time memorizing the rules, I found this.

It's free for all!

The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.

The hills are alive with the sound of music.

Targets confirmed! Targets locked! Launch the heat seekers!

Targets acquired! Targets confirmed! Launch the heat seekers!

Searching for targets... Targets confirmed! Launch the heat seekers!

Scanning for targets... Targets confirmed! Launch the heat seekers!

How many did you blue today?

Float like a butterfly, Sting like a bee.

If you can't beat them, join them, or else

You can't beat them, so you might as well join them, or you will be reverted

You can't beat them, so you might as well join them, or you will be reverted

Welcome to Wikipedia. No socks allowed, unless if you have a good reason.

Welcome to Wikipedia. No socks allowed, unless you have a good reason.

Wikipedias are huge these days

Wikipedias are huge these days

Only you can prevent vandal attacks.

To be Featured and Reviewed is better then never being Featured at all

It's better to have been featured and reviewed than never to have been featured at all.

2,406,530 articles, 7,276,787 users, 1,555 admins, 6 years and one encyclopedia that's free

Notice anything unusual?

Do or die

It's Now or never!

May the force be with you

Please leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible

If you put SOCKS over your TOES, you won't see any STARS.

If you get put in jail, don't expect to easily set bail.

If you get yourself in jail, don't expect an easy bail.

Help! I need somebody.

Can you hear me now? Good.

Make love, not waste

I am just going away. I may be some time.

We eat vandalism for breakfast!

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Wiki

A flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance.

My life is Mine to live, don't try to live it...

Wikipedia: denying the truth 2001

May the wiki be with you...

"Real" World : Police :: Wikipedia : Administrators

Getting to know you, getting to know all about you.

Getting to know you, getting to know all about you.

Revenge is a dish best not served.

There ain't no such thing as a free encyclopedia. Oh, yes there is!

In open-source Wikipedia, knowledge edits you!

To Edit or not to edit? There is a right answer.

Boredom sucks, Wikipedia doesn't.

Boredom sucks. Wikipedia doesn't.

About 0.1% of humans are Wikipedian. You could be one too.

About 0.05% of humans are Wikipedian. You could be one too.

Talk pages are like yearbooks. Please sign mine!

Everyone has a purpose in life. Perhaps yours is editing Wikipedia.

For every problem there are 7,276,787 solutions.

Beware of frostbite from cool Wikipedians

When you're in Wikipedia, do as the Wikipedians do.

When on Wikipedia, do as the Wikipedians do.

If It Is To Be, It Is Up To Me

This is a great original motto!

Edits are all the rage now.

Why can't this be an edit?

Remember to keep your hands off the wheel at all times.

The more you sweat in training, the less you'll bleed in battle.

We're not Brittanica, we're the best.

Add any POV you like, as long as it's neutral.

There's no place like home.

Don't edit unless you have something useful to add.

When in Wikipedia, do as the Wikipedians do.

Ceci n'est pas un wiki.

I love you, you love me, we're a wiki family.

Save the article, save Wikipedia.

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Make l o v e, not w a s t e