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Dominica Dominica - New York City Bronx - Connecticut Waterbury: to November 2006 - to 1st RFA - to early April 2008

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Don't go

Please. Wikipedia beats conneticut anyday. HawkerTyphoon 01:52, 25 August 2006 (UTC)

Have fun moving - twice in a couple months must really suck, but hopefully it's somewhere you can settle in. All the best - Guettarda 02:02, 25 August 2006 (UTC)

RFA thanks

Thanks so much for your support on my RFA, which closed successfully this morning with a result of (64/3/3). I will be stepping lightly at first trying to make sure I don't mess up too badly using the tools. Any further advice/guidance will be gratefully accepted. I hope I will live up to your trust! NawlinWiki 11:43, 26 August 2006 (UTC) talk contribs PS I will try to be more careful about using edit summaries. NawlinWiki 11:43, 26 August 2006 (UTC)

Teke's RfA thanks

Thank you for your support of my RfA, which has passed with a final tally of 76/1/1. With this overwhelming show of support and approval I am honored to serve Wikipedia in the task charged to me and as outlined in my nomination. Happy editing to you! Teke (talk) 17:40, 28 August 2006 (UTC)

My RfA

Thanks!
Image:AMule.png

Thank you very much for your comments on my recent Request for Adminship. The request was ultimately unsuccessful - which wasn't entirely surprising - and so I'll be taking special care to address the concerns that were raised before running again.

I'm anxious to improve my work generally, even if it doesn't result in a future adminship, and so please don't hesitate to leave any further feedback or comments at my talk page. Thanks!

-- RandyWang (chat/patch) 14:24, 29 August 2006 (UTC)

Long-Overdue RfA Thanks from Alphachimp

 Thanks for your support in my not-so-recent RfA, which was successful with a an overwhelmingly flattering and deeply humbling total of 138/2/2 (putting me #10 on the RfA WP:100). I guess infinite monkey theorem has been officially proven. Chimps really can get somewhere on Wikipedia.

With new buttons come great responsibility, and I'll try my best to live up to your expectations. If you need assistance with something, don't hesitate to swing by my talk page or email me (trust me, I do respond :)). The same goes for any complaints or comments in regard to my administrative actions. Remember, I'm here for you.

(Thanks go to Blnguyen for the incredible photo to the right.) alphaChimp laudare 01:11, 4 September 2006 (UTC)
I hope the move goes well!. alphaChimp laudare 01:11, 4 September 2006 (UTC)

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Pilot (House) Lead

You added a task to the Pilot (House) talk page saying that it was required that all FAs have at least three paragraphs for introduction sections to the article. This however untrue as the featured article criteria makes no mention of a requirement for three paragraphs. However, WP:LS does state that the length of the lead depends on the article's overall length. I'm not sure how to check how many "characters" are in the article. But I believe that the lead is at it's correct length. The Filmaker 04:48, 28 September 2006 (UTC)

Martha Stewart

I am writing this message to ask you a simple question. Is or is not Martha Stewart a convicted criminal? I am aware that in this article it has been written that she has served jail time. It is to my understanding that one who serves jail time in the United States of America has to be convicted of a crime to do so. Solely on the topic of Martha's criminal history do I make these accusations. Understand that I am not being biased what so ever and that I do not wish to undermine Martha Stewart's credibility. Based strictly only upon the facts did I make this assumption. Thanks for your time.

JebetheFaithful 04:28, 30 September 2006 (UTC)

You never answered the question my friend. I think that it is important to put the positive and negative facts about a person in their article. I think that many people would agree that in order to keep Wikipedia strong we need to stick with the facts. I have violated no policy by stating what is true. You on the other hand have replied to me with a disrespectful and sarcastic message. You have only hurt your own self-image along with those that you work with. I hope that the next message you send me will not contain any traces of immature or foolish antics.JebetheFaithful 04:53, 30 September 2006 (UTC)
If it is true and sincere, of course I will. I am glad that we are finally on a median. JebetheFaithful 05:11, 30 September 2006 (UTC)

RfA thanks

Thank you for participating in my RfA, which passed with a tally of 66/11/5. I learned quite a bit during the process, and I expect to be learning a lot more in the days ahead. I will be taking things slowly (and doing a lot of re-reading), but I hope you will let me know if there is anything I can do to improve in my new capacity. -- Merope Talk 13:39, 6 October 2006 (UTC)

My RfA

Just wanted to send a quick note of thanks for your support in my RfA. :-) I really appreciate it! Best, Irongargoyle 20:00, 7 October 2006 (UTC)

My RfA

Thank you for participating in my RfA, which passed with a tally of 91/1/4. I can't express how much it means to me to become an administrator. I'll work even more and harder to become useful for the community. If you need a helping hand, don't hesitate to contact me. NCurse work 15:53, 8 October 2006 (UTC)

Orphaned fair use image (Image:UNavarra logo.jpg)

Thanks for uploading Image:UNavarra logo.jpg. I notice the 'image' page currently specifies that the image is unlicensed for use on Wikipedia and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, the image is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the image was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful.

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Re Caribbean stubs

To be honest, I'm not quite convinced. All six countries that make up the Greater Antilles already have their own stub types, and all but one of them (the Caymans) already have separate geo-stubs, too. The way things are working at the moment with the Stub-sorting, it's likely that just about every country will have its own separate stub type soon, even if the templates feed back into a larger category for now (for example Haiti-geo-stub still feeds into the Caribbean geography stubs category). So I'm not sure that splitting the antilles into greater and lesser would really be that useful. Grutness...wha? 23:30, 14 October 2006 (UTC)

My RfA thanks

Hi, Slgrandson! Thank you for supporting me in my RfA, which succeeded with a final tally of 75/0/1! I hope I can live up to the standards of adminship, and I will try my best to make Wikipedia a better place. Feel free to send me a message if you need any assistance. :)

--Coredesat 16:33, 17 October 2006 (UTC)

User posting links to his own website

Thanks for the welcome. :)

I have discovered that a user calling himself Wacki has been posting links to his own website called logical science (dot) com. I note this is a clear violation of Wikipedia guidelines and have therefore removed the links and told Wacki on his talk page why they have been removed. There is clear proof that Wacki is the owner of this website in his Blogger profile. Just thought I would give the heads-up to what is going on in case he attempts to repost the links and an edit war ensues. Thanks --TheCenturion 18:31, 17 October 2006 (UTC)

Edit counter

How do you get the edit counter on your page to work? I get to the tool and it says to save and then bypass my cache. Unfortuanetly, I have no idea what that means. Can you tell me a simple step-by-step way to do it? Am I supposed to copy and paste the text somewhere and go from there or do something else. Please message me when ever you have the time. Thanks. Nehrams2020 04:08, 18 October 2006 (UTC)

Muchas gracias

Hey Dylan, thanks a lot for supporting me in my recent RfA. It succeeded, and I am very grateful to all of you. If you ever need help with anything, please don't hesitate to ask. Also, feel free point out any mistakes I make! Thanks again, —Khoikhoi 04:17, 21 October 2006 (UTC)

My RfA

Hey Slgrandson,

I just wanted to thank you for your support in my recent request for adminship, which passed unanimously with a final tally of 38/0/0. I appreciate your trust, and will do my best to uphold it. Don't hesitate to let me know if you ever need anything. — TKD::Talk 05:50, 21 October 2006 (UTC)

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Inspector Gadget Article

Had a watch on the move page, noticed your entry. Not only did SlipKnotMask do the move, he immediately edited the redirect page with nonsense text so the move could not be undone. Seems like straightforward vandalism. You may want to put a vandalism notice on his talk page per Template:TestTemplates *Sparkhead 18:33, 24 October 2006 (UTC)


Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Elonka

Thank you for participating in my recent RfA. Unfortunately consensus was not reached, and the nomination was not successful. However, I appreciate that you took the time to comment, and I did pay close attention to your thoughts, as I find it a valuable thing to understand how I am perceived by others in the Wikipedia community. Though the RfA was unsuccessful, I intend to continue contributing in a positive manner to Wikipedia, and if there is anything that I can do in the future to help further address your concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. --Elonka 09:54, 25 October 2006 (UTC)

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Universo HQ it's not a test!!!!

Please, why did you put the Universo HQ to be deleted? I was not finished when you did it. It's the best site to talk about brazilian comic books and has also a english version. Please, give one more look at the link and remove it or discuss with me. It's very unfair at this way....I'm here to be a wiki too...

I understand your cause—you're truly here to write articles for us—but, alas, the low Alexa ranking (per WP:WEB) caused me to send the page to WP:AFD. As always, feel free to discuss your views there or at the article's talk page. Good luck. --Slgr@ndson (page - messages - contribs) 18:47, 30 October 2006 (UTC)

Your comments against a vandal

I saw that you had posted your page in the Intervention page that Brainyshane640 was attacking you. I looked at the comments you made on his talk page, and I'd have to say that it doesn't look good the way you had made that threat. How can I accept you as an administrator in the future if you're going to up to people and make comments like that? I only speak out of concern here. :: Colin Keigher 18:44, 30 October 2006 (UTC)

Re: Chess

Actually, I suck at chess, so you might want to challenge someone else. Sorry. :) --Coredesat 19:17, 31 October 2006 (UTC)

How often do I have to make a step? :) NCurse work 11:17, 1 November 2006 (UTC)
Please, forgive me, but I can't play with you now, lot of works in Medicine project and I have to write an RfA nomination, so I'm really busy these days. Maybe later, I'll ask you to play. Anyway, thanks for the oppurtunity. NCurse work 18:14, 2 November 2006 (UTC)

Your welcome message

was well received, however, I don't know if I deserve it. I listed my name under the people who want to join, but don't meet the req's. The page count thing says I only have 86. Are you sure I fit the bill?--Chilifix 04:01, 2 November 2006 (UTC)

My RfA

 Thank you for the constructive criticism in your neutral vote on my RfA, which passed with a final tally of (56/0/2). Be assured, I will take your concerns into consideration.

I know I have much reading to do before I'll feel comfortable enough to use some of the more powerful admin tools, so I'll get right to it.

Again, thanks; └ OzLawyer / talk ┐ 13:45, 2 November 2006 (UTC)

Thank you for your edit to list of animated feature films

You've somehow noticed a recent film that I and everybody else had missed. :) Thanks. I noticed that your interests lie along this area. If you should ever come across another film which isn't on the list but should be (or on the other list that I maintain, list of stop-motion films), I would be grateful if you would add it in or inform me about it. Thanks again. Esn 04:43, 3 November 2006 (UTC)

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Thank you for your support!

Se la face ay pale, la cause est...

23:42, 7 November 2006 (UTC)

If I'm a bit pale in the face now,
it's because of the amazing support
during my recent request for adminship
and because of all those new shiny buttons.

And if in the future
my use of them should not always be perfect
please don't hesitate to shout at me
any time, sunset, noon or sunrise.

RfA thanks

Hi Slgrandson, and thanks for your participation at the recent RfA, which did not succeed. For those of you who expressed their support, your kind words and your trust are sincerely appreciated. For those who were opposed --especially those who offered their constructive criticism-- please accept this message as assurance that equally sincere efforts, aimed at enhancing the quality and accuracy of representations within the Wikipedia, will continue. Striving for improved collaboration and consensus will also continue, with all of your insights in mind, while applying NPOV ideals as fairly and reasonably as possible. Ombudsman 04:50, 8 November 2006 (UTC)

Re: Grosvenor Grammar School

Posting on my page and all that about me vandalising is fine, but I have to inform you that I was away at the time and persons unknown within my household (*Sigh*) ie: my brither, logged in under my user and changed things on our school info page. This has happened before. I apologise and it will not happen again.

db-copyvio on Costa rica outward bound

Thanks for your diligence warning users for speedy delete articles, but I'm the one that put the db-copyvio on that page. I removed the warning from my talk page. ju66l3r 22:27, 8 November 2006 (UTC)

RfA thanks

Hi Slgrandson, and thanks very much for your support during my recent RfA, which succeeded with a final tally of 64/0/0. I am grateful for the overwhelming support I received from the community, and hope I will continue to earn your trust as I expand my participation on Wikipedia. It goes without saying that if you ever need anything and I can help, please let me know. Wait, I guess it does go with saying. ; ) --cholmes75 (chit chat) 22:10, 12 November 2006 (UTC)


The Original Barnstar
For your efforts on newpage patrolling, I award you, Slgrandson, this barnstar. Keep it up! --JE.at.UWOU|T 01:00, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

Dalbury's RfA

My RfA passed with a tally of 71/1/0. Thank you very much for your support. I hope that my performance as an admin will not disappoint you. Please let me know if you see me doing anything inappropriate. -- Donald Albury 03:54, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

Butler Area School District

School districts, like towns and cities, are automatically considered notable. I have therefore removed the {{prod}} from Butler Area School District and added categories and references to the article. --TruthbringerToronto (Talk | contribs) 20:40, 16 November 2006 (UTC)

Esperanza

Hello Slgrandson. Thank you for welcoming me to Esperanza. I think I'll enjoy participating in this program very much; I wonder why I didn't join earlier though. Oh well, thank you again, and see you around! | AndonicO Talk | Sign Here 00:29, 17 November 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for your support!

A week ago I nominated myself, hoping to be able to help Wikipedia as an administrator as much as a WikiGnome. I am very glad many others shared my thoughts, including you. Thank you for your trust! Be sure I will use these tools to protect and prevent and not to harass or punish. Should you feel I am overreacting, pat me so that I can correct myself. Thanks again, and if you have doubts about my small script, just tell me. ReyBrujo 23:47, 18 November 2006 (UTC)

Anthony.bradbury's RfA

I noticed you said something about RFA risks - what do you mean there? ST47Talk 00:12, 23 November 2006 (UTC)

Jellybeans

You have been awarded these Jelly Beans from -The Doctor- Please, enjoy them.
You have been awarded these Jelly Beans from -The Doctor- Please, enjoy them.

Here are some Jelly beans for you. I love jelly beans as they have sugar in them and most people love sugar. But on the other hand just receiving somthing from somone else just makes you happy and also just giving this to you makes me happy. I hope to spread the jelly beans all over Wikipedia, so here, you can have this lot. Please enjoy them. (I like the lime ones.)

Editors need a bit of a sugar high too.

An apple a day keeps -The Doctor- away. Or does it! (talk)(contribs) 02:20, 22 November 2006 (UTC)

Vinylic selenides

Not the greatest of articles, but certainly not a speedy deletion candidate. This [1] wasn't called for.

My RfA

 Oh, the humanity!

I had my doubts about a second RfA, but even I couldn't have predicted the way it caught fire and inexorably drifted to the ground in flames, causing quite a stir on its way down. Still, it was encouraging to see the level of support and confidence. Thank you for yours, and I hope I'll have earned your full support by the next time around. Kafziel Talk 13:51, 29 November 2006 (UTC)

RfA thanks

Thank you for voting in my RfA, I passed. I appreciate your input. Please keep an eye on me(if you want) to see if a screw up. HighInBC (Need help? Ask me) 16:45, 29 November 2006 (UTC)