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[edit] Thanks on BattleCry

Thank you for your support of the BattleCry campaign. (168.216.163.100 (talk) 16:46, 12 February 2008 (UTC))

[edit] Thanks

Thanks for your support on the Order of the Phoenix talk page. You certainly stated what I was trying to say much more eloquently! :) --Fbv65edel / ☑t / ☛c || 02:55, 8 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Episode article review notice

The individual episode articles for Hannah Montana are now being reviewed according to episode notability guidelines. Please contribute to the discussion on Talk:List of Hannah Montana episodes#2nd episode article review. Thanks. -- Ned Scott 06:02, 9 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Birth dates in HP articles

Well, you said to keep you posted. We have one editor: User:Cambria.Alexis who constantly reverts the changes back. Someone might need to step in. Ccrashh 10:27, 9 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] HPDH

Yes, I checked back on that talk page for HP7; apologies for deleting that section on Snape's loyalties, I suppose I must have missed a large chunk of that while I was reading it the first time! Gammondog 10:08, 16 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] WP:CVU status

The Wikipedia:Counter-Vandalism Unit project is under consideration to be moved to {{inactive}} and/or {{historical}} status. Another proposal is to delete or redirect the project. You have been identified as a project member and your input as to this matter would be welcomed at WT:CVU#Inactive.3F and at the deletion debate. Thank you! Delivered on behalf of xaosflux 16:47, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] WikiProject Harry Potter roll-call

[edit] RfA

I'm impatient, sort of. PeaceNT 11:51, 25 August 2007 (UTC)

Oh, all right ... I guess we'll see how it goes. Like a lamb being led to the slaughter, I shall go if I must. I see there are not a lot of other candidates at present to be scrutinized, which means extra special attention will be lavished on those few who dare to step into the gauntlet trap. *Sigh*. But I guess it is about time for me to pick up a mop and broom and dustpan already and get to work. Despite my humility, please again accept my thanks for your enduring kindness. --T-dot ( ^Talk/contribs ) 12:43, 25 August 2007 (UTC)

OK I filled out the questionaire form, but it didn't load onto the general WP:RfA page - is that something you would do manually? Or did I do it wrong...? --T-dot ( ^Talk/contribs ) 14:39, 25 August 2007 (UTC)

Your RfA was added (manually, not automagically) to the the main RfA page. You did fine. Good luck. PeaceNT 16:04, 25 August 2007 (UTC)

Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy. The first half-day is proving to be a bloodbath of brutality. But the train is at full steam and I guess we'll have to just wait and see what the Bureaucrats think of it. Whatever happens, I want you to know that your nomination of me was by far the finest I ever saw in any RfA, and I cannot thank you enough for it. --T-dot ( ^Talk/contribs ) 00:30, 26 August 2007 (UTC)

I suggest you take back all the RPP stuff and never set foot near there. See my support (#12) - you'll pass easily if you do that :) Good luck anyway! Giggy\^Talk 01:29, 26 August 2007 (UTC)

Thanks, but I really would have no idea how to go about "taking back" honest replies to questions and concerns posted in an RfA, especially since the "voting" so to speak has already started based on those answers and comments. I think if I were to try to somehow "cover up" my blundered statement on the RfPP process, that this would garner even more Opposes; and some changes of Supports or Neutrals to Opposes for improperly modifying my statements. It just seems improper to delete stuff after folks have already "voted" on it. The only remedy I can think of is to try to explain and clarify the mistake, and hope those who Opposed based on a simple misstatement will come back, review the comments, and reconsider their Oppose; and perhaps change to a Support or Neutral. --T-dot ( ^Talk/contribs ) 15:15, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

Ring of Fire has become my RfA theme:

I fell in to a burning RfA, It went down, down, down as Opposes went higher. And it burns, burns, burns; the RfA, My RfA...

...begging the forgiveness of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash. --T-dot ( ^Talk/contribs ) 14:59, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

Hey, I don't get why a few users seem to be so concerned about your RFPP statement, maybe they never edited Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows last month to understand the situation... *sigh* Your RfA doesn't seem to look good in percentage, just over 60%, but I think your arguments should clarify it all. We'll see. In any case, I'm really impressed by your tactful response to the oppose !votes. Have a nice weekend, PeaceNT 09:12, 1 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Your RfA was unsuccessful

I have closed your RfA. I am afraid there was no consensus to promote you. Please address the concerns that were raised and feel free to reapply in the future. Good luck. --Deskana (apples) 12:08, 1 September 2007 (UTC)

Sorry to hear this, T-dot. I wish you better luck next time. You can always count on my support if you'd like to run again in the future. I have no doubt that you'll be an administrator someday. Take care, PeaceNT 14:05, 1 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Good faith?

You never have to worry about me not assuming good faith from you, T. Your edits are solid, and you seem like a stand-up guy/gal/hermaphrodite. :)
Sorry to hear about your RfA. Was it something you were really wanting? - Arcayne (^{cast a spell}) 18:38, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Note

It wasn't actually undeleted, its just that a redirect was just created there. – Basar (talk · contribs) 19:00, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Image:David Arnott.pdf

Just a quick look. WP:MFD may be the right place. @pple complain 07:54, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Harry Potter AfD, PRoD, etc

Hi there, and thanks for the clarification about the PRoD of Magical Beasts. I essentially removed it because I looked at the article and it didn't have a PRoD tag on the article. After checking that it hadn't been PRoDed and saved, I removed it. I understand your motivation in placing it there, however. You should probably check out Wikipedia:WikiProject Harry Potter/Notability, where we're having a thorough rummage around in the broom cupboard and a complete reorganisation of HP articles. Magical beasts is actually earmarked as a merge target for half a dozen other articles, so it is likely to grow into a comprehensive topic.

With regards the AfD history, I agree to a certain extent. I had originally set up that page with <noinclude> tags so that older AfDs could be kept, just not displayed on the main page. At some point the process was changed to deleting old AfDs. I would prefer, however, that the mainpage not be cluttered with huge numbers of AfDs, even in a scroll box. Instead, perhaps we should have another page which lists older AfDs - if someone needs to find an old one, they can have a rummage around in there. Happy-melon 16:03, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] AfD Word choice

Hi there. Just a quick note: please don't use the word vanity in AfDs, regardless of how much the subject deserves it. It can be inflammatory, and there are usually other words that work just as well. See WP:AFD#How_to_discuss_an_AfD. (Or at the risk of using a argument ad jimboneum, see here). Best, --Bfigura ^(talk) 18:18, 17 September 2007 (UTC)

(reply) Woops - me too - and I'll adjust my words accordingly. I have also used rv vanity rather frequently in reverting date and year article edits in cases where some kid posts his girlfriend's birthdate or something for kicks and jollies. Another "banned" word in Wikipedia, along with crufty and fancruft? This is the sort of thing that apparently sank my RfA. *sigh*. --T-dot ( Talk/contribs ) 18:53, 17 September 2007 (UTC)

Bleh. That's a shame. Based on the Jimbo memo, it would seem that it shouldn't hugely matter for cases of blatant vandalism to established articles. Still, there's always the next RfA :-). Cheers, --Bfigura ^(talk) 18:56, 17 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Jan Roskam

Hey T-dot, hope you're enjoying your wikibreak. I just wanted to let you know I finished my work on the article Jan Roskam and moved it to the mainspace. I'd appreciate any input you have. Stardust8212 03:58, 24 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Barnstar The Good Counter-Vandal One

You use barnstars a lot, so this could be some eye-candy for you. You are one of the first 15 people to receive this barnstar you can give to counter-vandals, or just people who don't like vandalism. Have a fun day! 1() 20:30, 6 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Cateogry got deleted

I created the category, but apparently such cats are no longer recognised, so it got removed. If redlinks are still present, then I'll have to go over and delete them all. Serendi^podous 22:04, 27 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Help requested

Hi there, if I may ask you a favor, could you give me some help with copyediting Reese Witherspoon? The page is currently at FAC; I've done some work myself but it has been suggested that the article needs a fresh approach from an uninvolved copyeditor. Would it be possible that you take a look at the page when you have some time? Thank you. PeaceNT (talk) 09:16, 29 December 2007 (UTC)

I'll give it a shot. The article seems very long (60k), with some subsections like "Commercial and critical success" just going on and on and on, to the extent that one needs a reading break. I wonder if adding some sub-sub-sections might help break it up a little, perhaps milestone or period based? Copyediting the current text is particularly challenging - it is often difficult to find the base text for all the detailed ref links (can't see the forest for all the trees!). Anyway I'll try to wade my way through it and fix any rough patches I might find. --T-dot ( ^Talk/contribs ) 16:32, 29 December 2007 (UTC)

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! That was wonderful work of copyediting. It did make article look much better (not "harmed the GA / FAC efforts" and all that stuff... you always seem to fear the worst, don't you? Gloomy thoughts and all) A little too pessimistic for such an excellent writer you are. It is fortunate that I got your help, I like the "post-T-dot" version. Whatever the result of that ongoing FAC, I really appreciate your spending time taking care of the article. Noticed you left some comments on the talk page too, I'll get to answer them shortly. Best wishes, PeaceNT (talk) 16:18, 30 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Orphaned non-free media (Image:Umbridge 2509pot2.jpg)

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[edit] Ford thing

I can't undo my edit but I understand now, apologize, and hope you can return it to your version. Davert (talk) 21:48, 24 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] January 2008

warning removed

Snowolf - for your information, I archived a pair of discussion debates to the the archives, and used an edit summary - see the diff. --T-dot ( ^Talk/contribs ) 22:04, 24 January 2008 (UTC)

Please accept my apologies. That is surely a very legitimate edit. Happy editing, Snowolf ^{How can I help?} 22:20, 24 January 2008 (UTC)

Naughty, naughty T-dot! - PeaceNT (talk) 05:56, 2 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks!

Hi there, I wanted to drop by to thank you (again) for your tremendous help with the copyediting stuff for Reese Witherspoon back in December. The exhausting FAC process is over (phew!) The page is an FA now, and evidently couldn't have been promoted without you kind assistance. :) I am really appreciative of your edits and talk page comments, and I hope we'll work together more in the future. Hope you are doing great! Have a nice weekend, - PeaceNT (talk) 05:55, 2 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Re: Deletion v Archiving

From User talk:Daniel, 02:40, 3 March 2008 (UTC).

The deletion was an act of the Mediation Committee and on behalf of them in my role as Chair. As I am no longer Chair, I must refer all discussion on this to WJBscribe. Sorry about the bouncing about! Cheers, Daniel (talk) 02:40, 3 March 2008 (UTC)