User talk:Coyoty

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Hi

Would you take a look at my userpage? I could not address the whole animal fur concept, but I did address the sexual concept. I have some VERY nice pics that I want to have included in one of the furry articles. Maybe fursuit or yiff would be best suited. Please give me your feedback. Thanks. Arights 23:21, 24 January 2006 (UTC)

Querying revisions

Hi I'd like to query your revisions of the Skin-walker page because of: "v edits by Emperor to last version by Android79; NPOV, trivia, unrelated UFO stuff" - I added in a couple more Skinwalker films but chiefly I added in links and references in response to requests for further references. I can't see anything that would count as trivia or lack of a NPOV. Equally my mention of Skinwalker Ranch is not unrelated - it is called that because the Ute believe that some of the activity there is due to Skinwalkers. I'm unsure if part of the problem arises from the fact the entry itself probably needs scrapping and the bits moving to other entries - this is mentioned in the discussion part of the entry and it might be best to resolve those issues before you remove material that is relevant to the phenomena. Emperor 20:53, 2 February 2006 (UTC)

Part of the problem was you provided no context for the reference to Skinwalker Ranch, just a mention that weird things were going on there. The article you wrote on the ranch didn't have much more information. It didn't say what it had to do with skinwalkers besides being named after them, and didn't add anything to the Skinwalker article. It might be relevant, but it doesn't look it. It needs more substance and polished writing. Remember, you're writing for an encyclopedia, and the writing should reflect that. --Coyoty 16:19, 3 February 2006 (UTC)

Granted but the Wikipedia is after all a work in progress. I am adding on both entries as I discover more information - if you were unsure of anything then you could have queried it or asked me to clarify (which I hope I have now done with a couple of further expansions on the Skinwalker Ranch entry). I am still unsure why the whole entry was revised though - can we undo this revision? Then if you have any further questions/queries I'd be happy to try and address them (Emperor 17:49, 3 February 2006 (UTC))

Wikipedia is a work in progress, but it should not be left incomplete. It's not a rough draft. As far as whether the Skinwalker Ranch information is appropriate, it would be more appropriate to use Talk:Skin-walker to discuss it. --Coyoty 20:00, 3 February 2006 (UTC)

Thats exactly my point though - if you had a problem with the mention of Skinwalker Ranch was of concern then bring it up Talk:Skin-walker. You don't revert the changes. So I'll ask again: Can we revert your reverting back to how it was before and we can take this over there? (Emperor 17:41, 4 February 2006 (UTC))

No, because it would still be the same thing. Do you hand in an unfinished paper at school and expect the teacher to accept it because you want to finish it later? Write something that clearly has something to do with skinwalkers other than name association and make it read like an encyclopedia article, not a note to friends, and then add it. The people reading it aren't your friends, they're strangers who expect you to have done your homework so they don't have to do it themselves. --Coyoty 01:44, 5 February 2006 (UTC)

Quick tip

You can use the {{unsigned}} template to add unsigned tags to messages where people forget their signature. So, for instance,

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Cool stuff, neh? JDoorjam Talk 20:33, 14 March 2006 (UTC) (being careful not to forget my signature!)

Thanks, that'll help a lot! Coyoty 20:38, 14 March 2006 (UTC)

WikiProject Fact and Reference Check

Hi. Thanks for your message of February 23 on WikiProject Fact and Reference Check. It took me some time, but I have now just replied to your message here. Thanks in advance for your help. Cheers. --Edcolins 21:56, 14 March 2006 (UTC)

Re: Admin software bug?

Hmm well seeing as I know nothing about the technical side of Wikipedia, and I wouldn't be able to do anything about it, I would suggest you to post it at the village pump (tech) and see what the developers etc have to say about it :) — FireFox • T [20:02, 7 April 2006]

Montauk Project

Just a quick note to say I agree with what you said on the Motauk Project talk page about the recent edits - its weird and can't be left like that. I also added some ideas on how to fix it (basically revert it and then work a bit of the new material into the reverted version - we could keep the book cover I suppose ;) ). Anyway if there is a consensus on the way to move things forward it shouldn't be too much hassle to sort it out (I just want to make sure everyone is on the same page as I can see a few problems looming). (Emperor 00:40, 16 April 2006 (UTC))

Bedbug

I normally would agree with your edit, but it's a non-profit agency that assists tenants (note: originally added by someone else, not me) -- it's not a commercial service. Seems to me it's okay to be there. Your thoughts? — WCityMike (talk • contribs) 03:09, 23 April 2006 (UTC)

It's still advertising and promotional. They way the information was provided by the anonymous editor, like a business card or telephone book ad, is suspicious. Phone book type listings are not the purpose of an encyclopedia, however helpful. Coyoty 03:21, 23 April 2006 (UTC)

*nod* Okay, I can see that. Good enough. — WCityMike (talk • contribs) 04:56, 23 April 2006 (UTC)

I'm working on Cryptids

I noticed you were recently active on the cryptid talk page and I thought i'd come over and say 'hello!' I joined Wikipedia:Wikiproject Paranormal recently and as part of that, I've been chipping away at the Cryptid and cryptozoology areas. I've gotten very little feedback or direction on what needs doing so if you feel like pointing me towards any particlar stubs or articles, feel free to do so. A summary of my recent edits can be seen on the project talk page. See ya around. Lisapollison 21:22, 14 May 2006 (UTC)

Therianthropy article

I notice you are interested in editing the therianthropy article. See Talk:Therianthropy/Archive 1#Disambiguation for a disambiguation that was apparently accidentally wiped out because of all the recent vandalism. I've also got stuff on my user page about the disambiguation.Blue Milk Mathematician 21:15, 20 May 2006 (UTC)

"Deletion" of categories

Wikipedia:Categories,_lists,_and_series_boxes#Categories

An article should usually not be in both a category and its subcategory, e.g. Microsoft Office is in Category:Microsoft software, so should not also be in Category:Software — except when the article defines a category as well as being in a higher category, e.g. Ohio is in both Category:U.S. states and Category:Ohio.

"Cryptids" is a subcategory of "Legendary creatures", "Cryptzoology", and "Urban legends". It is redundant to have all on the same article. ' ^{(Feeling chatty? ) (Edits!)} 21:33, 23 May 2006 (UTC)

Appropriate Footwear and Well Fitting Clothing

It won't protect against Puma attacks? IT CAN'T HURT. Rough terrain dictates that a person in flip flops would be at a NOTABLE disadvantage during a puma attack than someone in athletic shoes. Flowing robes are more likely to get caught on brush or fangs or claws than well fitting clothes.

THINK FOR TWO SECONDS BEFORE YOU DELETE! —Preceding unsigned comment added by Ttogreh (talk • contribs)

It'll hurt just as bad no matter what you're wearing. Unless you're wearing armor. Coyoty 19:31, 28 May 2006 (UTC)

User:Jimbo Wales/In many languages...

What wikipedia policy prohibits linking similar projects? Please quote it. --Cat out 22:17, 29 May 2006 (UTC)

I generaly consider it bad practice to ignore a talk page msg and go ahead reverting a page. Before getting indlulged with a revert war, at least try to reason.

As per Wikipedia:Vanity guidelines, the page User:Jimbo Wales/In many languages... is deletable since it isn't something "encyclopedic". Then again it is in a user-space so it is not ment to be encyclopedic.

My "self propotion" has the same intention as User:Jimbo Wales/In many languages..., to encourage multi-lingual people on en.wiki to contribute to other languages. AKA it is promotional more than anything.

Furthermore Wikipedia:Vanity guidelines applies to articles not userpages.

--Cat out 15:58, 30 May 2006 (UTC)

Citing the Bible

When researching what has been discussed on Wikipedia re citing the Bible, I came across comments you made on the subject. So I thought I'd inform you of the discussion we are having at Wikipedia:Citing sources/Bible in case you would like to contribute. --Trödel 07:47, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

Languages

Hi There! Can you translate my name in what language you know please, and then post it Here. I would be very grateful if you do (if you know another language apart from English and the ones on my userpage please feel free to post it on) P.S. all th translations are in alpahbetical order so when you add one please put it in alpahbetical order according to the language. Thanks!!! Abdullah Geelah 20:00, 30 July 2006 (UTC)

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Image in your signature

Hi there. I noticed that you've got an image in your signature. Per the signature policy, images aren't allowed in signatures for several reasons. It doesn't bug me very much, but I don't want to see you ending up in trouble over such a small thing. Thanks! —Elipongo (Talk|contribs) 06:51, 8 June 2007 (UTC)

This is a change in policy I have not heard of until now. At the time I created the signature, it was allowed. I have now changed my signature, but the change will only affect new uses. --Coyoty 21:30, 11 June 2007 (UTC)

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Science lovers wanted!

Science lovers wanted!

Hi! I'm serving as the wikipedian-in-residence at the Smithsonian Institution Archives until June! One of my goals as resident, is to work with Wikipedians and staff to improve content on Wikipedia about people who have collections held in the Archives - most of these are scientists who held roles within the Smithsonian and/or federal government. I thought you might like to participate since you are interested in the sciences! Sign up to participate here and dive into articles needing expansion and creation on our to-do list. Feel free to make a request for images or materials at the request page, and of course, if you share your successes at the outcomes page you will receive the SIA barnstar! Thanks for your interest, and I look forward to your participation! Sarah (talk) 19:54, 16 April 2012 (UTC)

Disambiguation link fixing one-day contest

I have decided to put on a mini-contest within the November 2013 monthly disambiguation contest, on Saturday, November 23 (UTC). I will personally give a $20 Amazon.com gift card to the disambiguator who fixes the most links on that server-day (see the project page for details on scoring points). Since we are not geared up to do an automated count for that day, at 00:00, 23 November 2013 (UTC) (which is 7:00 PM on November 22, EST), I'll take a screenshot of the project page leaderboard. I will presume that anyone who is not already listed on the leaderboard has precisely nine edits. At 01:00, 24 November 2013 (UTC) (8:00 PM on November 23, EST), I'll take a screenshot of the leaderboard at that time (the extra hour is to give the board time to update), and I will determine from that who our winner is. I will credit links fixed by turning a WP:DABCONCEPT page into an article, but you'll have to let me know me that you did so. Here's to a fun contest. Note that according to the Daily Disambig, we currently have under 256,000 disambiguation links to be fixed. If everyone in the disambiguation link fixers category were to fix 500 links, we would have them all done - so aim high! Cheers! bd2412 T 02:09, 18 November 2013 (UTC)

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