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[edit] Checkin In

Hey R. I haven't seen you around Wikipedia much recently. Just checking in. WǐkǐɧérṃǐťTalk to me or learn something new! 00:43, 29 April 2007 (UTC)

I haven't been really active. See the top of this page (or anyone of my pages that has my header). --TeckWiz is now R ParlateContribs@(Let's go Yankees!) 00:55, 29 April 2007 (UTC)
Are you just taking a Wikibreak or are you planning on leaving :-( ? WǐkǐɧérṃǐťTalk to me or learn something new! 00:57, 29 April 2007 (UTC)
Leaving! Ahhhh....I would never think of that! :) And it's not a Wikibreak. it just an I'm busy so I won't be active that much :) --TeckWiz is now R ParlateContribs@(Let's go Yankees!) 01:01, 29 April 2007 (UTC)
WHEW!!! That's good. You still need to become an Admin!! WǐkǐɧérṃǐťTalk to me or learn something new! 01:04, 29 April 2007 (UTC)
I'll be joining you on your Wikibreak... see you later in the year! --WǐkǐɧérṃǐťI'm on a Wikibreak. If you need me...too bad. 03:36, 1 May 2007 (UTC)

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[edit] TW RFCN

  1. (cur) (last) 21:35, 1 May 2007 R (Talk | contribs) m (22,878 bytes) (Reporting Example. using TW)

Since when? My TW does not show this. Please tell me TW have not included RFCN as an option? GDonato (talk) 21:40, 1 May 2007 (UTC)

Cache your browser. It's an update. --TeckWiz is now R ParlateContribs@(Let's go Yankees!) 21:43, 1 May 2007 (UTC)
No chance to send to AIV, or am I being silly? GDonato (talk) 21:51, 1 May 2007 (UTC)
Click here. --TeckWiz is now R ParlateContribs@(Let's go Yankees!) 21:53, 1 May 2007 (UTC)
Thanks, can't wait for the response! GDonato (talk) 21:54, 1 May 2007 (UTC)
I'd actually asked that before you asked me. --TeckWiz is now R ParlateContribs@(Let's go Yankees!) 21:55, 1 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Thank you! :)

Thanks so much for the beautiful note and your warm words, dear R! (tho you'll always be TeckWiz to me! ;) And thanks for the good suggestion about usurping the username Sharon, which is an idea I've had many, many times since last years. In fact, now that I think about it, I reckon I even mentioned that at my RfA somewhere... but you see, sweetie, on the other hand, I like my nick as well, and all those who know me here immediately identify it with me. Besides, Sharon is a mundane name... Phaedriel kinda sounds more musical to me ;) Anyway, thanks again - I may ask for usurpation someday, but right now, I'll go on as old Phaedriel! It's great to see you! Love, Phaedriel - 07:25, 2 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks for your note

Hey R, thanks for your note about The Halo. It was very kind of you :) Hopefully we can talk again under more pleasant circumstances. Take care of yourself! Cheers, – Rianaऋ 23:00, 2 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] The Editor Formerly Known as TeckWiz

Alright, Bro. What's with the name change? CASCADIAHowl/Trail 02:30, 5 May 2007 (UTC)

I wanted a simple name, and this is the simplest it gets. Plus no one can misspell it :) --TeckWiz is now R ParlateContribs@(Let's go Yankees!) 02:34, 5 May 2007 (UTC)
Is that so, Я? I just misspelled it! CASCADIAHowl/Trail 02:49, 5 May 2007 (UTC)
I brought that up once also. There's also Ŕ, Ř, Ṝ, and Ṛ. :) --TeckWiz is now R ParlateContribs@(Let's go Yankees!) 02:52, 5 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Re: My comment at your RfA

Hi. Thanks for your thoughtful message at my talk page. I'm just writing to briefly follow up on my comment at your RfA. In rereading my second point (political userboxes), I think I came off a little more inflexible than I really am. I'm not opposed to admins having political userboxes per se, but dislike potentially provocative ones. I have no problem with userboxes that state "This user is a US citizen", "This user supports the Democratic Party", or the like. With regard to my third and fourth points ... those will become irrelevant as time passes and you continue to participate in XfD discussions. P.S. I appreciate that you personalised your message to me and others. I look forward to participating in Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/R. -- Black Falcon (Talk) 17:23, 5 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] TeckWiz's RFA

Hi Teckwiz - thank you for your comment on my talk page. I can understand why you are only now getting to people - although I personally did not expect a response at all. However regarding that comment can I reiterate please? Perhaps I did not make myself clear at the time of my oppose vote ... I have no problem at all with candidates responding to oppose !votes - in fact I do not think many !voters do - my !vote noted that your return comments (meaning the actual responses you had already given) showed an argumentative and less than mature approach that did not make me feel confident of you gaining adminship at that time. However I think you are doing a great job on Wiki and whilst I know there are people in your corner that want to see the youngest ever admin I would politely suggest to them that it shouldn't be a race to gain a record. Keep editing and thank you again for your comments.--VS talk 22:16, 5 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Yankee game

Yeah, they needed a pitching performance like that. BuickCenturydriver (Honk, contribs) 01:08, 6 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Archive bot & old school archiving

Hey there! :) Yes, dear R, I've considered putting a bot to do that work, but you see - I kinda like the 2005 system for one reason: I try never to move unreplied messages into my archive. So when I see topics adding themselves and reach the 60's or 70's, it's a clear sign that my backlog is getting bigger and bigger and that I can't neglect my responsibilities any longer! ;) Seriously, tho, I may put and archive bot in the future, yes. I'd need a few pointers, tho - could you help me with that? Thanks, R! Cheers, Phaedriel - 01:30, 6 May 2007 (UTC)

Thanks sweetie! Many things have changed while I was away, and bots are everywhere now! I think I'll get it right away. That way, I won't have to depend on Messedrocker coming to tell me "hey, your Talk page is over 100 topics, want me to archive it for you?" ;) Phaedriel - 02:08, 6 May 2007 (UTC)
Thank you, my dear TeckWiz/R!
Thank you, my dear TeckWiz/R!

And maybe I'll have to gift you this flower and a kiss! :) Thanks sweetheart! You rock! Mwah, Phaedriel - 02:13, 6 May 2007 (UTC)


[edit] User:Shadowbot3

Crap... There's a lot more. I did the last 50 contributions of this. Grandmasterka 01:43, 7 May 2007 (UTC)


[edit] WP:ADOPT input

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[edit] Re: uw-bite

I'm sorry, I didn't realize it had been deleted before. I'm afraid I have to agree with T-dot, however - just because the template is there doesn't mean it's going to be used on regulars. The template could be issued to a relative newbie, an IP user that does come fairly frequently but hasn't made an account, or possibly a regular who has been treating newcomers particularly nastily lately. Just because they're a regular does not mean that they're perfect - that's why WP:DTTR is an essay and not a guideline. If someone is willing to go to WP:UTM and find the template they should use to warn a member not to bite newbies, then they probably can be trusted to know when is a good time to use a template. You're welcome to put it up for deletion, of course, but I really don't think there's any reason to delete the template, unless it's clear that it is being abused. Hersfold (talk/work) 01:53, 8 May 2007 (UTC)

I agree - if someone is considerably experienced, I probably would leave a custom message. I sometimes do that while warning vandals, depending on the nature of the edit I reverted and how they've responded to previous messages. I don't see why the icon should be removed, though - I included it so that it would conform with the other templates, also why I had it semi-protected. Hersfold (talk/work) 02:08, 8 May 2007 (UTC)
Hm. That could be the case for any of the single-notice templates, though. Less likely for most, I will admit, but it is possible. I still think that for the sake of conformity, the template needs to keep the logo. Hersfold (talk/work) 22:02, 8 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Re. Userpage design

Count on it, dear! I currently have five requests, so I guess yours will be ready, say, around Friday at most. It's a pity you don't have more text, and that your userpage consists basically of boxes and tables, but still it's something I can arrange. I'll let you know as soon as I'm done, sounds ok to you? And by the way, thanks again for the help with Misza's bot - that kind of technology is still out of my league! ;) I'll know at your door pretty soon, take good care in the meantime. Love, Phaedriel - 16:04, 9 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] nice!!

Dear R,

Wow, only a seventh grader? Impressive job and nice userpage! ;-)

Cheers,

RR [iTalk] 23:23, 10 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Roger Clemens

So what do you think of the deal, now the the Yankees are seven back of the Sox? BuickCenturydriver (Honk, contribs) 01:34, 11 May 2007 (UTC)

Anything that helps is good. --TeckWiz is now R ParlateContribs@ (Let's go Yankees!) 02:49, 11 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Another RFA response

Thank you for your message about your RfA (and get well wishes). Just to clarify (and for my peace of mind), about the AR11 spoiler link, it is a major thing to identify a leak -- in this case an internet leak -- or disclosure of insider information that would be hurtful to a creator, publisher, etc. I'm sure you have seen CBS's wiki, where no future spoilers were allowed. That policy is there to maintain the integrity of everything AR-related, particularly episodes that have been produced but have yet to be released. If you held a copy of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows right now, you wouldn't disclose the plot and ending, would you? That is the consideration you should have had for the AR11 elimination list, especially in an inconspicuous form. (I'm sorry if I beat the horse with this issue and you have recognized everything I have said about unauthorized leaks.)

With some new (better) decisions made, and your continued efforts against vandalism, I hope to support you on your next RfA. Time needs to be on your side, meaning a few months (don't want to say definite numbers) at least should pass before I can definitely say yes. I take you as a good faith editor, and I do not have and never have had (even with the above) problems working with you. Just be sure that you enjoy life outside of Wikipedia as well as within Wikipedia. Outside experiences can also be defining for your Wikipedia career, you know? Tinlinkin 11:36, 12 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] AWB v4 Testers Required

Hey, I was wondering if you would consider helping us with the v4 Release of AWB.

AWB has had some major section re-writes as part of the v4 release, and also a migration to a new diff engine. We need users familiar with AWB to help us out by testing it by using this version rather than the current release version.

You have been selected as you have reported quite a few bugs/feature requests in prior versions.

If you would like to help us out, please download this version of AWB, and then if you encounter any problems or have any feedback, leave us a message at the usual pages - Bugs, Feature requests or if its important, the Dev talk page.

Also, if you do choose to use this pre-release version, can you let us know here that you will be testing it.

If you post any bugs, please put version 3902 and SVN Rev 1151 as the version number - This allows us to know which version you are currently using.

We will let you know of any other testing releases on your talk page

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[1] - New Release for you to use :) Reedy Boy 09:20, 13 May 2007 (UTC)
Updated. --TeckWiz is now R ParlateContribs@ (Let's go Yankees!) 13:59, 13 May 2007 (UTC)
rev 1209 - AutoWikiBrowser3920r1209.zip Reedy Boy 08:44, 14 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] AWB

hey R, I am in the process of going through every mathematics article and assessing them if they require it. This is a rather tedious process as you can imagine. AWB was recommended to me by a Wikifriend. I hope you will look at my talk page edits as well. I think it would help me with my work. Thanks--Cronholm144 03:40, 13 May 2007 (UTC)

P.S. I saw that your favorite subject is mathematics and I would like to invite you to become a member of WP: mathematics(If you aren't already).--Cronholm144 04:53, 13 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Survivor

Did you watch the reunion show? BuickCenturydriver (Honk, contribs) 03:06, 14 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] More Yankees misfortune

It had to be heartbreaking to know the Sox rallied to win their game and take a 8 game lead in the AL East. BuickCenturydriver (Honk, contribs) 03:06, 14 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Usurpation

Hey, you made a mistake adding the template to Digitize ← WBHoenig - you tagged it as the target account having been notified but their talkpage was still a redlink. I've now notified them, but I've had to move that request down to today's section as usurpation has to wait til the target has had 7 days notice. Do be careful... WjBscribe 09:08, 15 May 2007 (UTC)

Oops-Sorry. Will be more careful (by the way the new template for showing the request is great. It has everything you need to know if it's usurpable. I just skipped one by accident :)) --TeckWiz is now R ParlateContribs@ (Let's go Yankees!) 11:20, 15 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] How are ya?

Hi TeckWiz (that was just to get on your nerves :-) ) R! From one 12-year old user to the next, what's up on-wiki? Btw, can you review me here? ~ Magnus animuM  BRAIN FREEZE! 19:16, 12 May 2007 (UTC)

I haven't been very active. (See the message at the top of this page). About the review... basically just keep doing what you're doing, and participate in the WP space a little more if you're looking to do an RFA. I would say wait a few more months. Also, don't canvass things like editor reviews :). --TeckWiz is now R ParlateContribs@ (Let's go Yankees!) 01:50, 13 May 2007 (UTC)
I've seen the message (a better question would be how could I not). Also, you've been the first — and the only — editor whom I've asked to review me :p Cheers, ~ Magnus animuM Brain Freeze! 01:55, 13 May 2007 (UTC)
The message is in my header, and I think almost all of my pages have the header so, it's kind of hard to miss it. And yes, maybe first for this one, but I seem to remember you spamming me and a few other people for Steptrip 2. I could be wrong though. --TeckWiz is now R ParlateContribs@ (Let's go Yankees!) 02:02, 13 May 2007 (UTC)
Your memory is impeccable as I did canvass some pages asking for reviews b4 (I don't know why in God's name I am using that AIM jibberish) I read this. As for the watchlist, I am currently watching it, so you can stop the GF spamming. Watch me receive oppose or neutral !votes — if I run for adminship — just because of ageist reasons like in your 3 RFAs (which, by the way, should have passed). Cheers, ~ Magnus animuM Brain Freeze! 02:10, 13 May 2007 (UTC)
You know, there ought to be a "community of 12 year olds" because I know at least five around here (including myself)! Sr13 23:50, 13 May 2007 (UTC)
Whoa...12 years old and a sysop. Wow. Anyway, since there seem to be a plethora of 12 year old users, I've created {{12-years}}. ~ Magnus animuM ≈ √∞ 01:00, 15 May 2007 (UTC)
I used to be 12, until January 2007. Now I'm 13. Still seventh grader though! ;) ~EdBoy[c] 21:17, 14 May 2007 (UTC)
Magnus, what happens when we all turn 13? :). And I don't think we need an individual template. Maybe make a parameter instead and that will generate the number in the corner. --TeckWiz is now R ParlateContribs@ (Let's go Yankees!) 01:05, 15 May 2007 (UTC)
I was thinking that as I was going to school this morning, but sadly I didn't have the computer access, so I'll go around the corner and fix my follies. ~ Magnus animuM ≈ √∞ 21:10, 15 May 2007 (UTC)

Y I've made it more configurable per my ignorance last night. ~ Magnus animuM ≈ √∞ 21:15, 15 May 2007 (UTC)

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[edit] My talk archiving

Hi, R. Thanks again for helping out with revising my talkpage archiving ... but ... it looks like things are being archived much too quickly. Except for a couple of unsigned things I'll have to do manually, it looks like it archived everything before today! Please let me know if I should adjust the settings? Thanks again for your help! Regards, Newyorkbrad 18:56, 17 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Ah, hum... *blush*

*Ashamed* <:( I'm so sorry, sweetie - I haven't been very inspired lately, to tell the truth... but I swear I'll make it up to you! :) And yes, I was famous for being late with my homework... (bad, bad girl!) Seriously, you will not believe me, but I was planning to have yours finished by tomorrow - and it would have been done earlier if it wasn't becasue of that damned table with links that doesn't fit anywhere! :( Are you sure you wanna keep it...? (hint hint!) ;) Love! Phaedriel - 00:09, 4 May 2007 (UTC)

Awww, thanks for the compliment, sweetie, but I wouldn't even dream to compare myself even remotely to RickK! :) Oh well... regarding your page, thanks for making my task easier - it'll be ready in 2 hours, I promise! :) Love! Phaedriel - 00:19, 18 May 2007 (UTC)
I got the idea, sweetie, but I really think I'm undeserving ;) Anyway, I'm working on your page now, so it's a great chance to confirm with you, any preferences regarding colors? Speak now, or forever remain silent! ;) Phaedriel - 00:19, 18 May 2007 (UTC)
Of course you may! :) Let me arrange it, and you can get the code straight into your userpage... and thanks so much for the kind words, you'll make me blush! ;) It's almost done! Phaedriel - 02:54, 18 May 2007 (UTC)
I think it's ready... do you like it like that, sweetie? Phaedriel - 02:54, 18 May 2007 (UTC)
Of course, but it breaks the current format - but, you're the boss! :) There you go! Phaedriel - 03:17, 18 May 2007 (UTC)
I will, sweetie - rest well, and sweet dreams! :) Phaedriel - 03:23, 18 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Re: Bot

Are you running a bot for double redirect fixing? Is it authorized? --R ParlateContribs@ (Let's go Yankees!) 20:46, 19 May 2007 (UTC)

No – Gurch 23:23, 19 May 2007 (UTC)
This clearly shows the work of a bot FYI. Majorly (talk | meet) 16:09, 20 May 2007 (UTC)
Yeah...I was pretty sure it was a bot. Either that or he hacked something like AWB to make it take off the "using AWB". I'm guessing the former. --R ParlateContribs@ (Let's go Yankees!) 16:11, 20 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks

Cheers for the congrats, and just now what you did on my talk page (just moded it though). I most probably won't use my tools on the templates too much as I'm too close to them (with the exception as you mentioned of the occasional sprot). More to the point however I've seen you develop over the last year and hope to see you in this position in another couple of months. If you ever need anything or see owt I've done wrong don't hesitate to give me a shout, no matter what. Anyway cheers again, and catch you around. Khukri 17:10, 20 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Sandbox templates

Hello R! Well, I would like to keep them because when I monitor the sandbox, some new users accounts and IP's often remove the header repeatedly so its suitable to warn them using these. If you do not think they're appropriate then please feel free to take them throught the templates for deletion progress. Kindest Regards — The Sunshine Man (a.k.a Tellyaddict) 11:38, 21 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Service Award

This editor is a Yeoman Editor, and is entitled to display this Service Badge.
This editor is a Yeoman Editor, and is entitled to display this Service Badge.

Hello. I think it's about time somebody awarded you a service award. I'm sorry I posted it here. I didn't know in what part of your userpage to put it. Happy editing! Yours truly, BoricuaeddieTalk • Contribs • Spread the love! 22:43, 21 May 2007 (UTC)

Thanks very much! --R ParlateContribs@ (Let's go Yankees!) 22:54, 21 May 2007 (UTC)

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[edit] My RfA

Hi R. I'd like to thank you for your support of my RfA. It was closed at surprising 75/0/0, so I'm an admin now. MaxSem 21:59, 25 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] RBot not bilingual?

Yo I recently noticed that RBot seems to be having trouble identifing accented and tilded letters (see what came of Héctor Camacho here) wich has resulted in broken links when replacing warning templates, just a heads up. -凶 19:24, 26 May 2007 (UTC)

I've submitted the bug to AWB, and denied my bot on the page. This is one of the problems they usually fix fast. --R ParlateContribs@ (Let's Go Yankees!) 21:50, 26 May 2007 (UTC)

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