User talk:Giggy/Archive/August 2007

Your new tools!

Your very own Australian stockwhip to assist you in your self-inflicted punishment for becoming my first failed nom!

Your very own pan flute to help you fight the wikistress, soothe your mind, lull your foes, and play something nice after your future successful RfA!

Giggy, I'm really sorry about your RfA. Please don't be discouraged and keep up your excellent work. Don't lose faith. Many others have had unsuccessful RfAs, and many of them saw there an opportunity to improve, kept working and learning, and in a few months achieved a most successful second RfA. I'm sure that'll be your case as well. Meanwhile, here are your new tools (instead of the mop and bucket which will remain in the closet waiting for you). :-) Please keep in touch. You're one of my favorite users and I'm sure that the concerns raised on your RfA resulted from unfortunate mistakes or misunderstandings that occurred at a bad time. Wikipedia has just lost a good admin. Best regards, Húsönd 00:01, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

Something for you.

I'm glad I did. :-) I am also glad to inform that when you feel ready for a new RfA, I am willing to nominate (or co-nominate) you again. By the way, I just had a look at your RfA analysis page and I think that you deserve something for your most commendable attitude. Best regards, Húsönd 00:12, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

		The Resilient Barnstar
		I award you this barnstar for your attitude and willingness to improve after an unsuccessful RfA. Way to go mate! Húsönd 00:12, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

		The Golden Quackstar
		You asked for it, you deserve it. Nice combo heh? Húsönd 00:17, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

Quiz

Hey, I know you have been busy with your RFA but I have done your quiz now at last. User:And-Rew/Quiz _└^and-rew_┘^┌_talk^┐ 00:13, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

You're staying!

Hello, Alex. I'm very glad you'll be staying. I look forward to continue seeing your :-Ps all over the place :-) Happy editing! --Boricuaeddie 00:26, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

Eddie has given you a mollusk! Mollusks somehow promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by giving something friendly to someone else, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Make your own message to spread WikiLove to others! Happy editing! --Boricuaeddie 00:26, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

A small edit

I did this. I hope that was okay! Acalamari 02:46, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

I AM TYPING IN CAPS. Dfrg.msc 07:57, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

• Don't worry Giggy, I'm not leaving. :) Acalamari 16:25, 1 August 2007 (UTC)
  • You can rest assured that I will not be leaving. :) I won't even attempt to leave again either (I was an idiot for trying to leave). Anyway, if I left, how could I co-nominate you again? :) Acalamari 23:09, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

Back

Yeah, figured it wouldn't be long before I saw you back commenting at RFA. Cheers my man - good to see your name around again! Pedro |  Chat  08:28, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

O.O

My god... that was FAR more efficient than I had thought it was going to be. Well, either way, glad you're feeling better. Still... not 100% sure about the whole cookie... darth vader... WikiLove thing... um... but anyway! I'll be sure to put strings of letters and spaces on your analysis that somehow evoke meaning in our fragile little brains, informing your brain of what it needs to do to do stuff better... or something. What? --HAL2008talk 15:29, 1 August 2007 (UTC) PS: I forgot to mention, I checked into my flight, and even though I'll be sleeping all of tomorrow, and a good deal of Friday due to jet lag, Saturday I'll be back off the bandwagon again, and editing until my hands fall off. Yay editing! Yay high speed internet! Though I wish I could stay in Britain AND have HS internet... but that's next year I suppose. --HAL2008talk 15:45, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

Slap on the wrist

This isn't improving! AGF, Giggy! You gotta get that next RfA! <3 Lara♥Love 18:44, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, Giggy's Staying!

Tλε Rαnδom Eδιτor (ταlκ) has given you a gnome! Gnomes somehow promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by giving something friendly to someone else, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Make your own message to spread WikiLove to others! Happy editing! --Tλε Rαnδom Eδιτor (ταlκ)

RE:RFA

I know Husond (and several other users) were planning on nominating me, but I just feel better nominating myself. I didn't want anyone to go through the trouble of having to nominate me. Even if it fails, it will have been a very educational experience, and I hope I can serve the community even more, regardless of the result of the RfA. Happy editing! --Boricuaeddie 00:31, 2 August 2007 (UTC)

What do you mean "tsk tsk"? --Boricuaeddie 01:16, 2 August 2007 (UTC)

Re:Boricuaeddie

He says on his userpage that he is in 8th grade, so I assume that he's 12~14. Frankly it's not his emotional or mental maturity that concerns me. I genuinely don't feel comfortable with the idea that an 8th grader would get some of the same bullshit, harassing emails that come with the mop. Keegan^talk 01:56, 2 August 2007 (UTC)

If you're curious, I was born on March 1994 (year of the dog). --Boricuaeddie 02:10, 2 August 2007 (UTC)

My RfA

I'm not done, i'm still working on it. I've got my statement etc to write as well. I just wrote something down to base off. Matt/TheFearow (Talk) (Contribs) (Bot) 03:18, 2 August 2007 (UTC)

I think I got most of it - what do you think? Tell me if you like it, and ill transclude it. Matt/TheFearow (Talk) (Contribs) (Bot) 09:20, 2 August 2007 (UTC)

AFD close?

You closed this AFD, citing WP:SNOW and I'm guessing Wikipedia:Speedy keep. Which criteria on that page did the AFD qualify under? Corpx 06:50, 2 August 2007 (UTC)

An editor has asked for a deletion review of List of people with epilepsy. Since you closed the deletion discussion for this article or speedy-deleted it, you might want to participate in the deletion review. Corpx 01:25, 3 August 2007 (UTC)

A little bit of philosophy...

"You say ABF, they say AAGF. You can't win." But you can ABF about their AAGF, or make Wikipedia:Always assume the assumption that people assume good faith.... Now you made me confused... --Dark Falls ^talk 09:27, 2 August 2007 (UTC)

Analysis

I just thought I'd swing on by and comment on your RFA analysis. First, I think it's crap people opposed you for our little "retarded" conversation. 10-15 seconds of more research, and people could have seen it was a joke. The whole chatlog thing will blow over by your next RFA, so that can easily clear up some of the issues. Other than that, you definitely do not embody "everything wrong with Wikipedia". We all make mistakes, and we all learn from them. You're not a vandal whatsoever, and are a very good editor, and a great person to interact with around here. If I have only one suggestion, it would be to just keep doing what you like here. It has worked out to you being a good editor and user, and it will pan out into a passing RFA eventually. It's absurd some of the crap people opposed for though. Jmlk17 22:19, 2 August 2007 (UTC)

your re: to adoption question

Thank you, I'll take that as a compliment. Actually, I was adopted several months ago, back when I really did need some major help with dispute resolution and technical advice. Thanks for the help. VanTucky ^(talk) 22:31, 2 August 2007 (UTC)

Why aren't I an admin? One, I don't want or need the power. Two, if every good user takes the mop, quis custodiet ipsos custodes? Thanks for the endorsement though. VanTucky ^(talk) 23:08, 2 August 2007 (UTC)

Not to but in, but that is a damn fine quote :). Jmlk17 04:50, 3 August 2007 (UTC)

RfA

Yeah, I've avoided it for a while. There have been a lack of compelling candidates to comment on, and I've become a little gunshy since we've found administrators with very old sockpuppets (I never thought that would happen.) Also, RfA talk is dominated by incredible windbags. We might have the greatest administrative system ever devised but because we can sit around our computers and discuss it to death the RfA talk archives are a new War and Peace and everyone has proposed a Better Way of Doing It™. That's the only thing really wrong with RfA. :-) Grandmasterka 02:22, 3 August 2007 (UTC)

Task 2

I feel kind of stupid for mentioning this, but I can't find any vandilism in the places I look, perhaps I'm not looking in the right spots?

Task 2

[1]

Its hard for me to find the diff of the changes I made, I must have messed up somewhere. The article is: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1_vs_100_%28Philippine_Version%29 Lordevilvenom 04:57, 3 August 2007 (UTC)

-- Was that sufficent for task 2? Lordevilvenom 03:09, 4 August 2007 (UTC)

Helping Hand

Hello mate - are you online at the mo? - I could do with another pair of eyes on something .... Pedro |  Chat  08:13, 3 August 2007 (UTC)

Don't worry mate - sorted it! Cheers! Pedro |  Chat  08:28, 3 August 2007 (UTC)

Best way to obtain images not protected under copyright

Hey mate,

my question is in the subject line. What is the best way to obtain images not protected under copyright. Does it involve searching over the net and hope that there is an image not protected under copyright, or what.

Adopt

		The Adopt-a-User Barnstar
		I And-Rew award this adoption barnstar to you for your great work adopting me and for adopting so many other users and may they continue to benefit from your wisdom! └and-rew┘┌talk┐ 10:32, 4 August 2007 (UTC)

Hi-ya!!!

Uhm, I remember you saying that it would help my sexiness to leave messages on your talk page instead of mine. And I'm about to move back up to school for the fall (with all the ladies of course lol) and figured every little bit helps. Hah, like I need help :). Hope all's well...uh...mate? Think that's where I use the word! Jmlk17 17:14, 4 August 2007 (UTC)

...(no comment) --Dark Falls ^talk 23:40, 4 August 2007 (UTC)

Thanks Dark :-P. As for travel, I actually am formulating a trip to Australia and New Zealand hopefully June-ish of 2008. My sister has become quite insistent that our next trip heads that way, and big sisters seem to have a lot of sway over their little brothers! Jmlk17 01:26, 5 August 2007 (UTC)

<conversion to Giggyness> Mmmm... sexiness. Soft and delicious on the outside, and hard and demanding on the inside. Delicious... --DarkFalls ^talk 07:06, 5 August 2007 (UTC)

Note the giggyness... :P --DarkFalls ^talk 07:08, 5 August 2007 (UTC)

I'm stating the obvious here...:P Anyway, you were the one mentioning sexiness, so you can hardly blame me. (Or was that Jmlk17...?) --DarkFalls ^talk 07:12, 5 August 2007 (UTC)

I raised the bar a little...(no signs of a blush yet...)[2] --DarkFalls ^talk 07:16, 5 August 2007 (UTC)

No you don't. I actually like oxen...easy to eat fried, stewed, cooked over a bonfire, barbequed, steamed...well you get the point. Mmmm, nice tasty meat..... --DarkFalls ^talk 07:26, 5 August 2007 (UTC)

The good side is (if any) that I am not a cannibal. Come to think of it... --DarkFalls ^talk 07:32, 5 August 2007 (UTC)

Never have I seen Wikipedians so united. (chuckles) --DarkFalls ^talk 07:45, 5 August 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Powderfinger

Hey, just to let you know, I joined to help out your project, a lot of stubs in there. Anyway, log onto G-talk when you get a chance, I need to ramble on about nonsensical semi-wikipedia related stuff. --HAL2008talk 18:39, 4 August 2007 (UTC)
Also, can I make WP:FINGER a shortcut to Powderfinger?--HAL2008talk 18:41, 4 August 2007 (UTC)

?!......?! School?! What is the term schedule in Australia? And those pesky school blocks are easy to get around... though it does require an administrator password... I think the school board by me was planning on blocking Wikipedia, just because. Oh, crap... but the other way to get around those pesky school blocks... will it work... hmmm... they often times don't work with Cookies, which is required for Wikipedia during login. Anyway, I'll e-mail you ways. --HAL2008talk 13:43, 5 August 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Shoessss

Good morning or evening (depending on your locationGiggy ^{Talk | Review} . I just wanted to take a moment and thank you for your comments on my Rfa application. I believe I now hold the record for the quickest closure! However, that does not negate the input and insight gained. Once again, thank you and have great day. Shoessss |  Chat  12:27, 5 August 2007 (UTC)

Assistance

No worries mate, just wanted a second opinion on something but I asked But Seriously and it's done. Cheers any how...... offline for a day ! wow !!! Pedro |  Chat  14:21, 5 August 2007 (UTC)

BRFA

You are free to post on BRFA's, note the text:

Thanks! Matt/TheFearow (Talk) (Contribs) (Bot) 21:04, 5 August 2007 (UTC)

Task 2/Thanks

Dude, I thank you for being so understanding. Also on a off hand note, I find it funny that I scored high on the wikimania test then you anyways, I'll get on task 2. Lordevilvenom 22:06, 5 August 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Elonka 2

Thank you for your support in my Request for Adminship. Unfortunately the nomination did not succeed, but please rest assured that I am still in full support of the Wikipedia project, and I'll try again in a few months! If you ever have any questions or suggestions for me, please don't hesitate to contact me. Best wishes, --Elonka 02:36, 6 August 2007 (UTC)

Yes, sleep, and I was actually at a convention over the weekend, giving talks about various subjects including the Knights Templar. I didn't have very much internet access in the hotel, which is why I'm taking such a long time to get through the thank you notes! I'm quite sincere though when I say that I'll try again for adminship soon, and I'm confident that I'll eventually get through the medieval hazing that Wikipedia currently uses as its admin-nomination process.  ;) I also take heart in that some other good came of my nomination, in that I think it exposed some problems elsewhere on Wikipedia with certain groups that are canvassing and meatpuppeting. Which is both bad to see that it was happening, but also good in that now I think it's going to be less likely to happen in the future. :) So, thanks again for your support, and as Ahnold said, "I'll be back."  :) --Elonka 02:53, 6 August 2007 (UTC)

:O!

How very dare you! –sebi 08:27, 6 August 2007 (UTC)

–sebi has smiled at you! Smiles promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by smiling at someone else, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Happy editing!
Smile at others by adding {{subst:Smile}} to their talk page with a friendly message.

WikiProject Crowded House

Hi! A discussion has begun at WikiProject Crowded House's talk page regarding the future and goals of the WikiProject. Please feel free to contribute to this discussion in any way you see as being positive. --linca^linca 10:12, 6 August 2007 (UTC)

Crap then:

1900 your time? 0900 GMT? Well, that's like 0400 here. Anyway, I'm considering doing an ER at 1000 edits, what do you think? --HAL2008talk 19:00, 6 August 2007 (UTC)

Yeah! Do it! Harsh review! --HAL2008talk 23:36, 6 August 2007 (UTC)

Re: Another RfA

Well, thank you. I've tried to address all issues, and enjoyed doing so, of course! I know that Walton was interested in nominating me, so maybe a co-nom or something is in order. It doesn't matter to me. There were a few people who offered to nominate me, but whoever wants to do it... can. =) Contact him and see who wants to make the first move. Another week or so for me to be able to adequately address concerns and optional questions (I'm not checking Wikipedia every few hours like usual quite yet). I appreciate you contacting me, and I look forward to what's upcoming. Cheers!  hmwith  talk 23:34, 6 August 2007 (UTC)

Sounds wonderful! I'm only afraid that some people will oppose due to lack of current inactivity.  hmwith  talk 23:44, 6 August 2007 (UTC)

Haha, without researching why I haven't first, they might. Hey, I've seen people oppose for more absurd reasons! You never know, but let's give it a go! (unintentional rhyme)  hmwith  talk 23:52, 6 August 2007 (UTC)

I'll wait for Walton, and then I'll answer the questions, and get this on the road! =) Thanks!  hmwith  talk 17:49, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

Re:Two Things and my EditorReview

1. Awesome (not ready yet, though)!
2. {{humour}} Yup, I can't believe the cops didn't catch me yet =D

Editor Review

{{humour}} starts here
I chose not to throw metal at you. Instead, how about glass jars?
{{humour}} ends here
Thanks for your comment. Yes, I've been concentrating on vandal fighting lately because I'm too tired to do article editing since school just started. It's pretty tough getting around a new school, so once I'm on track, I plan to get back on article editing. Thanks about the comment on AIV and Xfd; I'll keep in mind about that. Happy 'diting! --Hirohisat ^Talk 05:46, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

Uh...yeah!

For For being a supercool person around here, and someone I consider a true Wiki-friend. And for teaching me how to have a sexy accent, seeing as how I am unable to do so!!! Always a pleasure to interact and talk with., I hereby award Giggy/Archive with the “Cool Award.” Jmlk17 06:57, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

Note

Yes, well I know him from playing Habbo Hotel for a while, until we both sort of 'got away' from it to start building an encyclopedia. You know it now, for future use :P — E ^talk_bots 08:11, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

I'm on IRC... but only on a few channels. Come to #TheLetterE if you want :D — E ^talk_bots 08:15, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

 Done - Giggy ^{Talk | Review} 08:19, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for being such a great buddy on IRC. Here's a reward (it's only new) :P — E ^talk_bots 08:22, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

		The IRC Buddy Barnstar
		Hi Giggy. Thanks for being such a great guy to talk to on IRC. It's much appreciated and I don't see who else I would look forward to seeing on the IRC channels than you for a great chat. Enjoy this reward. — E talkbots 08:22, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

 Done, see http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Barnstars/Topical&diff=prev&oldid=149729332. — E ^talk_bots 08:31, 7 August 2007 (UTC)c

Siggy

I'm a bit too young...but I am changing my name. And no, the name means this, not the state of being this (hopefully people won't take it that way). Nice try, though :) Sr13 is almost Singularity 08:28, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

Hehehehe. Sr13 is almost Singularity 08:34, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

Editor Review

I shall pop on over there asap mate - sorry I've been mega busy in RL so only popped on to the 'pedia to check messages and stuff over the last few days. Excuses, excuses! Pedro |  Chat  12:23, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

Done it! Sorry mate, I'm sooooooo busy in RL at the moment today is the first day I've had to do some work here! Thought I'd pop in and do that and a bit of RC Patrol before embraking on the next bit of RL work ....... the joys of owning your own business! Pedro |  Chat  07:53, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

Re. Woo hoo! Premptive analysis!

Yes, I'm aware of that. I add users that I suspect will eventually become good admin candidates in the future to that section so to remind me to check out their progresses every now and then. Doesn't imply that I'm going to offer a nomination right away. :-) Regards, Húsönd 14:12, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

Good news! Seems like I finally found someone to redirect the admin coaching requests that I eventually decline. :-D Regards, Húsönd 22:53, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

Editor Review

Hey there, Giggy.

If have time, would you mind commenting on my edit count, now that wannabe_kate is up? Thanks tons, GrooveDog (talk) 17:12, 7 August 2007 (UTC) :)

W00T

W00T--HAL2008HAL?talk 22:14, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

7 days. They don't need to have e-mail enabled. But I think it'll be easier for people to remember then HAL2008. That, and it won't violate WP:OR :P.

Exactly! How could you NOT know the policy for username usurping?! If you want one of those RfAs to pass, you have to know all policy by the letter! Then, you have to ignore it!--HAL2008HAL?talk 22:23, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

:P --HAL2008HAL?talk 23:48, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Template the regulars

This is now being discussed on deletion review. i don't agree that this is or was doing more harm than good. But first, some history. After you requested its speedy deletion, i undeleted and made a significant edit to the essay. Some days later, Radiant first started an MfD on it, and several hours later speedy deleted it based on your earlier request. I restored and userfied to my userspace, as i intended to adopt and modify the essay, under the assumption you no longer supported it. Radient's speedy deletion is now being challenged at DRV.

If DRV endorses radient's speedy, i intend to create a new version of this essay, which I fell is valuable. However, if you really don't want your words to be used, i will make my new version sufficiently different from yours that your words are not easily recognizable in it. It may be that your edits would cease to be part to the page history -- would that matter to you? DES ^(talk) 22:54, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

See also my recent comments on this issues on User talk:Newyorkbrad. DES ^(talk) 23:01, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

Re:Smile

Thanks for that - it was both needed and appreciated :) How did you manage to "see me at Newpages"? I didn't make anything new...I was just checking what was there. Is there a tool I don't know about? Grutness...wha? 02:15, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

Ahhhhh... that makes sense. I'd checked newpages, then I made that SFD subpage because of one of the new templates that had been made - it didn't click that that subpage would turn up on newpages too :) Grutness...wha? 07:35, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

Ahem!

Chuck Norris has visited you! Chuck "somehow" promotes WikiLove (???) and wants you to be happy today, and hopefully he has managed to make your day better. Spread the WikiLove by giving something friendly to someone else, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Come on now, go and make someone happy today, or Chuck will hug you till you choke, dear Giggy! :) Happy editing! - Phaedriel - 05:35, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

So I reckon Dick Van Dyke wasn't enough, eh? Chuck will teach you to mess with my talk page! Show him, Chuck! Eh... Chuck...? Ehmm, like I was saying... what a nice surprise it was to see my Talk page claimed by you, my sweet dear Giggy! Have a wonderful day! ;) Love, Phaedriel - 05:35, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

Hey Giggy

Hey Giggy. Do you mind if you review New Mexico Rail Runner Express for me? Some one on the trains wikiproject asked for rating and was looking for a guy (or a gal) with a sharp eye to review. If yes, thanks a million! --Hirohisat ^Talk 07:12, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

P.S.{{humour}} If you ever leave any "unattended items" (meaning some comment left and some one's arguing about it, and you never come back) there, it will be confiscated and destroyed. Thank you for your corporation. --Hirohisat ^Talk 07:12, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

I was right at the EFD too, arguing Phaedriel should be deleted. Ohhh right. I would like to have a stub/start/B/GA/A/Fa kinda thing. If it's going to be on hold, please leave comments on talk page. --Hirohisat ^Talk 07:24, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

I'll probably withdraw the nomination. Don't want to kill off it's reputation if it get's failed. Anyhow, thanks! --Hirohisat ^Talk 07:30, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

Sorry :(. I read the AOM article to decide whether I should play that game or not. Can't believe it failed 4 times...that got it better I bet though. --Hirohisat ^Talk 07:40, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

That leaves me to...have you fail the article to improve it. I'll get the guy who wanted it and to improve on it. --Hirohisat ^Talk 07:52, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

Also, I think your EFD is going to succeed. Good luck! --Hirohisat ^Talk 07:52, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

Headline text!

Thanks. Oh, but you did it for me. Where's the fun in that? Oh, well, I'll just terrorize Husond instead. Cheers! Dfrg.msc 07:21, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

(P.S I hashte t3h M4ths!)

The shame... Me losing to you guys in territory... Maybe we should do an official count? --DarkFalls ^talk 07:27, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

Yes, yes. Problem with that, I've no Idea as tho where Ive been or what I've claimed. And Giggy, how dare you use 111's I'll devide your pages up into so many ridiculous continents that when you spit it lands in Sealand! Cheers! Dfrg.msc 07:34, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

SIG CHANGE! SIG CHANGE! SIG CHANGE! SIG CHANGE! Dfrg.msc 07:51, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

Remember my last, Petunia

Peer review... –sebi 07:45, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

Which one? Giggy ^{Talk | Delete} 07:46, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

Fine, have your damn link! :( –sebi 07:46, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

I swear, Giggy, I did'nt know it was a gay bar untill I actually got in there. Dfrg.msc 07:51, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

RFA - Limetolime

Hi. I think you made an error on your opposition to this candidate. Did you mean Neutral? Bearian 00:48, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Punkass

Man...the Cabal took my page over now? Son of a bitch! :) Jmlk17 01:14, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Defense of the Ancients

I responded to your on hold nomination. Take another look and leave any more concerns on the talk page. :) David Fuchs ^(talk) 01:31, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

I'd be happy to join!

I'd be glad to join the Cabal. My name will be there soon. So many pages to conquer... -- Anonymous Dissident^Talk 03:38, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Lists

I just tried to articulate that the selective quoting of the official policy applies to articles and whether and how data that improves the article should be added, as opposed to the New Hampshire communities by household income article which is only a list. I also tried to argue that it was in fact judgmental (not that the question of judgmental matters to the Afd), as it was compiled from a database with many fields, and the original contributor(s) decided which fields justified the "ordered ranking". Anyway, if my arguments were not presented well, feel free to restate them so that they have a better chance of making some headway. Thanks. TableManners 03:59, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Alright, I'll join

But only if I can make a British Cabal too. Also, I feel insulted that I am only a BASEPAGENAME! :P--HAL2008HAL?talk 04:23, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Have a nice time there!

Here's a guy skiing for you! Hirohisat (talk · contribs) was supposed to find a picture of skis, but couldn't find one. He still hopes you'll have fun at the ski trip. This somehow promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by giving something friendly to someone else. Make your own message to spread WikiLove to others! Happy editing! --Hirohisat ^Talk 05:55, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Oh, that picture? I thought it was too long for a smile template =P. --Hirohisat ^Talk 06:21, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Awesome! I'm not really good at "roller" and "ski" kind of things, unfortunatly. --Hirohisat ^Talk 06:22, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

New task force.

I've proposed that WP:UCGA be merged into WP:GAPQ, a new task force I just created with a broader focus. Lara♥Love 06:58, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Especially for you...

Of course I'll do a review for you. Let me have it... The Rambling Man 07:13, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Taken it. I'll let you know when I'm done killing it! The Rambling Man 07:36, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Oi, I haven't started yet because I've got a job. I admit, I have no life, but a job, unfortunately, yes... The Rambling Man 10:45, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Done, on hold, few issues (because I'm picky) so get on with it. The Rambling Man 16:45, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Australian Cabal

That was my idea... you stole it!! --DarkFalls ^talk 07:18, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Already did... So I presume you're the leader? --DarkFalls ^talk 07:21, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

You underestimate me... --DarkFalls ^talk 07:24, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Talking about that, when is your next request?? --DarkFalls ^talk 07:26, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Something every user on Wikipedia is attracted to... Food, water, clothing... and GIGGY!!!! (or in Jmlk17's case, chicks) :)--DarkFalls ^talk 07:34, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Pledge allegiance to our new overlord! Dfrg.msc 07:39, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

File:DickAssman.jpg

Well, my keyboard just broke. Dfrg.msc 08:39, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Cheers, I'm pretty depressed about boardy, but I'm sure I'll earn a few freak outs. It's actually an adapted version of your box-header. Perhap I can start up a fund raiser? Hijack the "donate" page here. Dfrg.msc 08:46, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Go!

Go skiing already foo! Or maybe you can go "skiing" until you try Colorado snow lol. Jmlk17 07:32, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

...that shut me up. Lucky! Jmlk17 07:35, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

You win this round...but I'll be skiing my ass off in a few months. Then we shall see who has the last laugh. Probably you for now, since I need to get up for work in like 5 hours. Jmlk17 07:43, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Portal talk:Australian music

I see your point and reverted my edit. To my knowledge there isn't a portal parameter defined in the {{WP Australia}} template but if importance rating is what you're after, your usage appears to be serving that need fine. -- Longhair\^talk 07:35, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Notifying the users

Thanks, I usually do place a note on the user's page, only if the 'bad' creations seem to be of good faith. But if it's clear vandalism, I tend to not bother wasting more my time because of something they did. In the case you mentioned, I should have let the user know. I will try to do it more often now. Also, I noticed that a bot once in a while places a note on the user's page on my behalf. You wouldn't happen to know the circumstances of when this happens, would you? Thanks --Pilotboi / talk / contribs 08:54, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

I do not feel that you appropriately tagged the Evolution of Thought Institute link titleas spam.. Please take a look for yourself as there is no marketing or selling of any type. It is a collaborative public policy think tank. Bryan Daugherty

My Editor Review

I'll take your offer :-). ~ Wikihermit 15:10, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Ok, I'll do this ASAP. Giggy ^Talk 22:27, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Re: WP:EAR

hi mate - just root me if I bad ;-) Ea/R Help I don't think it's a good idea to get editors to send you articles to your personal/wiki gmail. Its much better to show them how to create a wikipedia sandbox or create one for them. If an article ever appeared and had a hint of your dabs on it how would you feel? it's really a bad idea - keep wiki editing here or if its crass send them to a wiki that will host the stuff or just leave it alone. Don't root me Mike33 - t@lk 17:58, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

thanks for reply. just thinking of you. i think there is some SEO forum at the moment thinks that WP:EAR editors give them a lighter deal. During the past 3 weeks its all been commercial site stuff. Maybe I'm too edgy, but much safer to keep stuff open, and then we can salt bad articles :-) Mike33 - t@lk 22:27, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Australian Cabal

Your cabal shall soon be toppled. Hahahaha mwhahahaha *snort snort*. --Tλε Rαnδom Eδιτor (tαlk) 19:56, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Muauauaha...bring it on! Giggy ^Talk 22:27, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Barnstar!

		The Barnstar of Good Humor
		For conquering Wikipedia one user at a time with the Australian Cabal, which I am afraid of, I award you the Barnstar of Good Humor. Happy editing conquering! Boricuaeddie 20:29, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

cabal

Are we working towards some conclusion at Talk:Lewis Mumford?Yeago 04:36, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

No f-ing way...

Dude...did you just pull out an "all your base are belong to us"? Hella classic! Jmlk17 06:12, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

Giggy, I suggest you use the {{humour}} when doing that. It could lead to some misunderstanding... --Hirohisat ^Talk 06:35, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

Note: I conquered MartinBot's user talk. Wonder if he/she reverts it (seriously, do robots to have any gender?). --Hirohisat ^Talk 06:35, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

It is hella classic though...or classic as hell if you prefer man :). Jmlk17 06:42, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

I guess =) --Hirohisat ^Talk 06:43, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

Might just be me... I like the conversation on Giggy's page though. Jmlk17 06:49, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

??!	This page Smells Funny.

Need money. Dfrg.msc 07:48, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

Yes, I used the classic All your base are belong to us - it was Dfrg.msc's originally (check WP:AUSCAB's history if you don't believe me), and yes, I am replying on my talk page, since Jmlk17 just keeps turning up here :P Giggy ^Talk 08:49, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

Australian

Not native? How dare you... You are officially kicked out of the Australian Cabal, per the rules of the Australian Cabal, through the authority of the Australian Cabal, because you are not fully Australian. And Hirohisat is kicked out as well, because he's American... --DarkFalls ^talk 09:53, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

Re:Commons images

Hello, nice to know you are putting effort finding images for Powderfinger. I am trying to find some too! What you have to pay attention to in Flickr is the text below the "Additional Information" heading. For the two images you found, they both say "© All rights reserved", which cannot be used here, unfortunately. Images under Creative Commons license must include the logo and/or the logo to be used in Wikipedia. Also, images marked with the tag (non-commerical) and (no derivative works) cannot be used. For these images, you may wish to email the uploader of the image in Flickr to request usage here, but I am unfamiliar with how this works...something about OTRS???

I recommend reading this page in Commons which gives a clear review of the different tags (you need an account in Commons to see it). Note at the top of the page says: "The statement 'This photo is public ' does not say anything about copyright", so be careful assuming that all images are OK. I admit it's definitely not easy to find the right images to use in Wikipedia, even images in Flickr. Hope I helped a little. RaNdOm26 14:10, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

EfD:

User:Giggy has been marked for deletion in accordance with Wikipedia's Editor Deletion Policy. Unlike a regular XFD, this may be removed by anyone at any time if they feel that this is pointless, stupid, or otherwise idiotic. However, you are also welcome to submit your opinion's at The user's discussion. The discussion is set to end in 7 days. --HAL2008HAL?talk 15:04, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

Cabal

The cabal is no more! :) (joke) Acalamari 18:55, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

Damn, and I thought the Australian Cabal was no match for me! :) Acalamari 01:23, 11 August 2007 (UTC)

Yes...Hockey

It's my thing :). Now you got me curious...what is your sport? :). Jmlk17 06:15, 11 August 2007 (UTC)

Glad you didn't say cricket or one of those British Empire sort of sports ;). Welcome back man. Jmlk17 00:58, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

Meta

I collect diffs. Is that such a problem? –sebi 06:46, 11 August 2007 (UTC)

Jocelyne Couture-Nowak

You may remember my thoughts about this article. I suppose that since it's failed AfDs, it shall remain, unless there is a further, less raucous and less dumb appeal process that I don't know of. My problem with AfDs is that one gets a lot of ignorant noise, and it gives the illusion of "no consensus". I mean ignorant, of course, in the strict sense of the word, meaning uninformed, not unintelligent. Meaning people haven't read much policy and base their decisions on a fairly superficial and knee-jerk reaction to the article. They see the news articles, and are impressed quantitatively, not qualitatively. Is there any review process available?Pablosecca 09:18, 12 August 2007 (UTC)

Powderfinger image issues

Hey Giggy, what's going on? The one you wanted to use (from Flickr) appears to be deleted, and the one in use is up for deletion? I can't pass the GA with it in that state - what you going to do about it? The Rambling Man 10:49, 12 August 2007 (UTC)

Destroy Aussie Cabal

Down-with-the-Auss-ie-Ca-bal. Re-peat. Down-with-the-Auss-ie-Ca-bal. --Tλε Rαnδom Eδιτor (tαlk) 22:28, 12 August 2007 (UTC)

Hahahahaha, muwahahahaha, hehehehehe, *snort* hehehe *snort*. --Tλε Rαnδom Eδιτor (tαlk) 22:58, 12 August 2007 (UTC)

Fixed. --Hirohisat ^Talk 23:08, 12 August 2007 (UTC)

Rooaarrr. --Tλε Rαnδom Eδιτor (tαlk) 23:12, 12 August 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for your comment

Thank you for your thoughtful comments on my RfA, which was successful. Lyrl^Talk _C 01:08, 13 August 2007 (UTC)

Where ya been?

Hey mate! I haven't seen your edits in a few days. Anyway, I was wondering if you'd mind glancing over Crowded House, from a quality perspective, so I can be sure that it's ready for GAC. I've already nommed it, but you know how long these things actually take to actually get reviewed. --linca^linca 13:37, 13 August 2007 (UTC)

Oh no!

Oh no! I have been conquered by the Cabal. *Jaws music* Oh no! *faints* Neranei talk 13:45, 13 August 2007 (UTC)

Barnstar

		The Barnstar of Good Humor
		For conquering pages as part of the Australian Cabal, and for making me laugh (a lot) when my page got conquered. :) Cheers! Neranei talk 15:25, 13 August 2007 (UTC)

I would greatly appreciate an editor review; the answers to the questions are quite outdated; I will go update them. Would you be willing? And by the way, how was your skiing trip? Cheers, Neranei (talk) 01:32, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

Ok, I will re-answer the questions. Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed your trip!! Neranei (talk) 01:37, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

GAC backlog contest

		The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
		Thank you for your participation in the GAC backlog elimination drive! ¿SFGiДnts! ¿Complain! ¿Analyze! ¿Review! 20:58, 13 August 2007 (UTC)

Hello!!

Hey Giggy. Thanks for the message. I really appreciated it. Thankyou for letting me join! Take care! Sound of White

On second thought...

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

It's a shame you haven't quite racked up more edits than you have, because I believe you deserve more than this, but this will have to do until further notice. --linca^linca 10:05, 14 August 2007 (UTC)

Actually, you've now passed the one year mark, and you've amassed more than 4000 (actually, more than 6000) edits, so I've "upgraded" you. --linca^linca 07:33, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

Happy First Edit Day

Happy First Edit Day, Giggy', from the Wikipedia Birthday Committee! Have a great day! User:Giggy (talk) 06:46, 25 October 2017 (UTC)

• FROM YOUR FRIEND:

 ThinkBlue  (Hit BLUE) 00:08, 15 August 2007 (UTC)

Your First Wikiversary

Happy First Edit Day, Giggy/Archive/August 2007, from the Wikipedia Birthday Committee! Have a great day!

I hope you stay for many years to come -New England ^{Review Me!} 00:12, 15 August 2007 (UTC)

Happy anniversary! I hope you have enjoyed your ski trip, and conquer many pages in the years to come :P. Neranei (talk) 02:30, 15 August 2007 (UTC)

Happy first edit day!

	HAPPY FIRST EDIT DAY!	from the BIRTHDAYCOMMITTEE
	Wishing Giggy/Archive/August 2007 a very Happy First Edit Day! Have a fantastic day! From the Wikipedia Birthday Committee

Have a good day! umdrums 05:08, 15 August 2007 (UTC)

AfD nomination of Jupiter Sunrise

An article that you have been involved in editing, Jupiter Sunrise, has been listed for deletion. If you are interested in the deletion discussion, please participate by adding your comments at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Jupiter Sunrise. Thank you. --B. Wolterding 14:09, 15 August 2007 (UTC)

Task 2

Article: [[3]], warning: [[4]] Lordevilvenom 16:54, 15 August 2007 (UTC)

Obon (お盆)

Today is Obon! Be sure to visit your ancestors' graves and pay respect...other wise this in the wildest way promotes WikiLove and hope this one has made your day better(?). Happy Editing!--Hirohisat ^Talk 03:48, 16 August 2007 (UTC)

Umm... welcome back?

Your EFD debate has been closed. It is my unfortunate duty to inform you that the result was delete and eat. Apparently cannibalism has become rather popular on Wikipedia in recent months. Therefore it is highly recommended that you wear a suit of armor while editing Wikipedia from now on. For more information, please see your closed debate. --HALtalk 19:30, 16 August 2007 (UTC)

One more thing

Can you review the article I created http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mod_Kashin_class_destroyer ?

Anything you can say about it would be great. I hope the vandilism I reverted was ok. Lordevilvenom 03:50, 18 August 2007 (UTC)

Your page has been conquered by the Earth Cabal

Hello Giggy, I am here to inform you that your userpage or talk page has been conquered by the Earth Cabal. Please don’t panic; there is nothing you can do about it. You are hereby invited to join the Cabal, and help conquer other pages for our cause. See User:Hirohisat/Earth Cabal for more information. Thank you, have a nice, irregular weather day, and welcome to Earth. --Hirohisat ^Talk 00:19, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

Conquered

Hello Giggy, the Cabal Conquering Cabal has officially taken all of your pages. Resistance is futile. Instead join us in conquering all the other cabals... CCC --_{Hdt83 Chat} 01:35, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

re:Birthday

Yeah, a team of Sagittarians. :) PeaceNT 02:59, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

Hardcore

Congratulations! You're officially a hardcore user. I envy you :-) --Boricuaeddie 15:58, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

God I'm good...Cecriopa, you got nothing :P Giggy ^Talk 01:51, 20 August 2007 (UTC)

Lovely, AS FAR

I'm wondering if you read the talk page to see how hard everyone was working to avoid a FAR? Anyway, you set up the fAR file compeltely wrong, so please hold off for a minute while I archive and correct the FAR file. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 01:37, 21 August 2007 (UTC)

Whatever; just pls hold off for a minute while I correct the mess. I need to rearchive the old FAR and move the new one to the right place. Thanks, SandyGeorgia (Talk) 01:40, 21 August 2007 (UTC)

OK, I've fixed the files and archived the old FAR correctly. Please follow the instructions at the top of WP:FAR and notify all relevant WikiProjects and involved editors, posting the indications of notifications back to the correct FAR (see examples on other FARs), which you can now find at Wikipedia:Featured article review/Asperger syndrome. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 01:50, 21 August 2007 (UTC)

I know, the instructions used to spell it out, but some folks who know nothing of FAR mangled our instructions, and I haven't gotten around to fixing them. My own fault. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 01:51, 21 August 2007 (UTC)

I've probably FARd more articles than anyone else; I always read the talk page before nominating to see if the timing is in the best interest of the article, or if there are involved editors trying to restore status. I may have finally gotten the regular editors there to understand that the article HAD to be fixed; I'm not sure they'll be motivated to fix it now. Losing its star is for sure what it deserves, but is that the best outcome for the article and for Wiki? No, giving the regular editors time to acknolwedge the work they needed to do might have yielded a better result. FARing it in a week might not have been so demoralizing to the people who just started working. Food for thought for the future, SandyGeorgia (Talk) 02:10, 21 August 2007 (UTC)

Pitfight team Article

This page has been completed and includes the following sources to support it's inclusion.

• Iceman.com, One of the articles on Chuck Liddell's website
• Sherdog.comLiddells fight finder profile on Sherdog.com which lists him as a Pit fighter under Association.
• ESPN's MMA page ESPN's affiliation with Sherdog.com Unak78 16:20, 21 August 2007 (UTC)

• CBS Sportsline- 'Iceman' looking to avenge loss to Jackson in '03 Here is an article on CBS Sportsline which references Chuck Liddell and John Hackleman preceding Liddell's matchup Quinton "Rampage" Jackson in UFC 71 .
• ESPN Page 2- This guy scares you? ESPN Page 2 preceding UFC 71. This article is written by ESPN columnist Allison Glock for ESPN The Magazine references both the Pit and Hackleman to Chuck Liddell
• Sports Illustrated.com-Ultimate Regimen: A fighting champion gets intense Sports Illustrated article referencing Chuck Liddells training regimen. John Hackman is referenced in this article as well.
• UFC.com- Hackleman Keeps It Old School for Liddell
• The Boston Herald- UFC notebook: Liddell, Ortiz truckin’ on ‘Route 66’Unak78 16:02, 21 August 2007 (UTC)

Australian Cabal

Hey Giggy, just wondering...what exactly happens if you remove the Aussie Cabal tag? I'm feeling mischievous... :P Neranei (talk) 17:53, 21 August 2007 (UTC)

Oh, thank you! I appreciate any feedback. I may be a rouge editor...at least in regards to the Cabal. Wait, do rouge editors exist???Neranei (talk) 22:21, 21 August 2007 (UTC)

Dangit, the non-existant Rouge Anti-Aussie Cabal will prevail. Wait a sec... since it doesn't exist, it is no match for the Australian Cabal! Oh no! I will have to join you!!! :P Neranei (talk) 22:52, 21 August 2007 (UTC)

Thank you thank you thank you! I guess this makes me a political prisoner, doesn't it??? Ha ha. :) Neranei (talk) 22:56, 21 August 2007 (UTC)

Oh, by the way, just looking over the ER, I like the U2 quote at the end of the first RfA note. (Yeah, I'm a nut, I notice stuff like that wherever I go! :P )Anyways, thank you for the advice, I will now proceed to read it carefully. I noticed that you mentioned AfD, I really need to get to that! Thank you so much! Cheers, Neranei (talk) 22:59, 21 August 2007 (UTC)

RE:User:BoricuaBot

Yes, it could. Next time I run it, I'll make sure to make it do that. Please note that I may not run it within the following days, per the reasons here (amongst others). Happy editing! --Boricuaeddie 23:30, 21 August 2007 (UTC)

Actually, Aussies are not smart enough to make AWB bots, the hardest bots to program :-) This is a joke; anyone can run an AWB bot. When an AWB bot is approved, it gets added to a list of bots authorized to use AWB, which permits them to use a special tab not seen by regular users that includes a featured named "auto-save", which makes the bot save the edits automagically after a certain period of time. And, no, it will not need another BRFA, as the task is related. If you're planning on making a bot, feel free to ask me if you need any help! Happy editing! --Boricuaeddie 23:37, 21 August 2007 (UTC)

Exactly. However, it's not as easy it sounds. You have to install AWB, open AWB, get the lists, create a suitable edit summary, make it skip pages that need not be edited, click auto-save, and click run. That's very hard and it takes, like, 5 whole minutes. You have to be a genius to do that :-) I actually have no knowledge of any programming languages, so if I can do it, so can anyone else :-) --Boricuaeddie 23:43, 21 August 2007 (UTC)

I've left my comments :-) Good luck! Great name for the bot, BTW. --Boricuaeddie 00:14, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

No, just set the time between edit saves to every 10 seconds and let it run for like 10 minutes, which will probably be enough for it to make 50 edits. --Boricuaeddie 01:58, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

Oh, and regarding this test, please remember to use "prepend", not "append", so it puts the template in top of the page, and not below comments. --Boricuaeddie 02:01, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

Some more: To solve this, tell it to skip pages that already contain the prefix "{{WP Australia". To make sure we can stop the bot, please tell people to leave you messages on the bot's talk page and not yours while it's running, as AWB stops when it detects a new message; Please remember to have your bot watchlist your talk page to see when you have new messages. Good luck! --Boricuaeddie 02:17, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

Oh, and tell it to also skip pages with the prefix "{{WikiProjectBanners". --Boricuaeddie 02:19, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

You don't need to. "{{WP Australia" will suffice. --Boricuaeddie 02:25, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

GiggaBot

Request bot AWB approval for it, there is a bot section on the talk page of the checkpage, where you normally request it. Matt/TheFearow (Talk) (Contribs) (Bot) 01:20, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

Shimane Prefecture

Hi Giggy, if you have time, can you take a look at Shimane Prefecture? Feedback and assessment will be helpful if you bother. Thanks in advance! --Hirohisat ^Talk 01:44, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for your feed back! --Hirohisat ^Talk 01:59, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

Re: Yes, I do

Absolutely you are, saves admins' time! Nah, it's just not something I've seen much, but that's the second time I've seen you do it. Happy editing! J Milburn 03:09, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

Archeoastronomy

Giggy, could you undelist this and give it a chance to be fixed... If you read my comment, the problem is that NO ONE notified anyone else that there was a problem with the article. It would be nice to give the people who are working on the article some time to fix it up before we delisted it. It looks like it only had notice for like 2 hours. Which it did.--Jayron32|talk|contribs 05:13, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

Adam Clayton

Thanks. As you can tell, I'm a bit (well a lot) of a newbie about the Good Article Candidate thing. Thank you for informing me! Neranei (talk) 15:29, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

Thanks very much! I appreciate the help. Cheers, Neranei (talk) 22:13, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

Afd closing

Non-admins shouldn't close AFD debates as delete. There was no good reason to do that. Punkmorten 15:39, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

I disagree. At times, there is a long list of unclosed AfDs. I believe that non-admins helping out at these times is extremely useful. Giggy, I suggest you feel free to ignore the process and be bold and continue to close AfDs as "delete", as it's not hurting Wikipedia in any way. --Boricuaeddie 23:58, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

Non-admins should indeed close AFDs, but only with the outcome keep, speedy keep, merge and/or redirect. That's what WP:DPR says, Boricuaeddie. And the particular AFD which caught my eye was just relisted, and as such leaned towards no consensus at the time. I will generally not advise anyone to WP:IAR. Punkmorten 08:14, 23 August 2007 (UTC)

Yes, I was unaware that DPR had changed. If you like, I can find the diff I was aware of, where it said I was aloud to close debates as delete. In any case, I'll be more careful with consensus in the future. Giggy ^Talk 08:31, 23 August 2007 (UTC)

Ehm, sorry I meant to say "That's what WP:DPR says, Boricuaeddie". Fixed it now. Punkmorten 08:57, 23 August 2007 (UTC)

Re:What's up?

Hey, thanks for the message. :) I was kind of missing the "you have new messages" orange bar (though I hadn't seen it for just 7 days). All is going fine... ♠TomasBat 21:48, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

Well, I haven't been doing anything concrete lately... Just hanging around... So it would be nice to work on something specefic... Message me when you're done with your song GA, and I could help you with AoE. ♠TomasBat 22:29, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

I suppose you could help me out on List of units in Age of Mythology and The Titans; it's currently a terrible article. –sebi 04:14, 23 August 2007 (UTC)

Schveet! :) –sebi 04:23, 23 August 2007 (UTC)

Oh, and MSN, please. –sebi 04:25, 23 August 2007 (UTC)

Kay kay! ;) –sebi 04:28, 23 August 2007 (UTC)

I haven't got anything at all yet, but you should be received your Email-Spebi starter kit coming through soon, once I receive, verify, confirm, verify and authenticate your verifiable authentication slip to verify, confirm and verify that you are indeed Giggy. –sebi 04:46, 23 August 2007 (UTC)

[5] Ok, sounds good! ♠TomasBat 20:07, 27 August 2007 (UTC)

Vacation

How was skiing man? Did ya shred the gnar gnar?  :) Jmlk17 22:52, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

Lucky... we still have 90-100 degree days here, and ski season doesn't open up for at least a couple more months. Uh, gnar gnar is like the crazy-fresh powder snow that is unbelievably fun to ski through :). Jmlk17 23:03, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

Well, that's cause you need some good ski resorts. :) Jmlk17 23:08, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

Looks good! Glad you had fun, and glad you're back! Jmlk17 23:14, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

Re: Rfa

Ok, I'm at school at the moment but when I get home I'll strat writing it up. --Chris  G  04:36, 23 August 2007 (UTC)

Bot

I posted a note at Wikipedia:Bots/Requests for approval/Giggabot. Apologies for the late notice, but perhaps the source list needs some work first. —Moondyne 07:58, 23 August 2007 (UTC)

Thanks

Hey mate. Thanks for your help on the List of Crowded House awards FLC. You turned the one opposition into a neutral, which is great! Hopefully he can be pushed all the way! Anything else you can see as appropriate feel free to contribute. I'd suggest putting up the PF awards page for FLC, but it's not global enough. I'm still sure there're more awards they've won that makes it incomplete. Anyway, we'll get to that later. linca^linca 08:13, 23 August 2007 (UTC)

RfA

Hi. Are you planning on supporting your nominee? --Anthony.bradbury^"talk" 11:24, 23 August 2007 (UTC)

Hmm...interesting result. I regret sleeping now...but I'm going to have a bit of RfA related writing to do. Giggy ^Talk 01:08, 24 August 2007 (UTC)

RfA response

Thank you for your note; I have responded on my talk page. Camaron1 | Chris 12:22, 23 August 2007 (UTC)

My RfA

Okay, I completely had a terrible relapse, and I haven't been able to even open my computer since the 11th. What do you advise for the RfA? Should it go on now, or should I maybe try to make some good edits, and wait a few days?  hmwith  talk 13:55, 23 August 2007 (UTC)

Closing an AfD

The closure at investment bankers: I wonder, who are you, exactly, to close an AfD debate, saying that three comments make a snowball? I had added a comment, which no one will presumably read, pointing out that a previous AfD in the area had been improperly diverted into a speedy. I'm concerned - yes, seriously concerned - that poor decisions are taken in the area of these closures. Charles Matthews 07:07, 24 August 2007 (UTC)

Like, in another case, one person agrees with your nomination, and you comment That's all I need to see. Can the next person who reads this perform the redirect? Exactly who died and gave you this status? Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Hindley Street (song). Charles Matthews 07:14, 24 August 2007 (UTC)

Further problem: non notable person, WP:BIO. Speedy, snowball close, anyone? at the AfD for Chaim Dov Keller shows ignorance of what WP:BIO actually says. Proposing that someone unqualified actually makes an improper closure under those conditions mere heightens my concerns here. Charles Matthews 07:24, 24 August 2007 (UTC)

You added comments on my User talk page, and then asked me to continue here. You cited WP:DELPRO as entitling your actions. Do you notice where it says Closing discussions in which you have offered an opinion or for a page that you have edited heavily presents a conflict of interest and should be avoided? That's under WP:DELPRO#NAC. Charles Matthews 06:59, 25 August 2007 (UTC)

With reference to your query on my Talk, where have I violated that?, do you understand what the policy is saying when it mentions a "conflict of interest"? Because "conflict of interest" is a situation, and the point of what is said there is to prevent people getting into a false position because they don't recognise the situation. Asking someone else to act as your agent in closing does not actually wipe out this sort of conflict of interest, and I'm concerned that you think it does. You are using various tactics to get what you see as a correct result forced through in hours. Charles Matthews 07:24, 25 August 2007 (UTC)

With reference to your comment at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Chaim Dov Keller on my behaviour, please note what is said at WP:HARASS. It specifies, of stalking, This does not include checking up on an editor to fix errors or violations of Wikipedia policy, nor does it mean reading a user's contribution log; those logs are public for good reason. Charles Matthews 07:58, 25 August 2007 (UTC)

Cas Liber's recipe for a good FAC

1. .Gather all data and refs - Re Powderfinger, the article is promising but needs to be really comprehensive - lots of other info like themes they write about, influences, notable videos etc. can be added. I'll leave notes on talk page of anything else I can think of. This is the fiddliest.
2. .Look at other music FAs and compare.
3. . After all info included, then go over lead to ensure lead summarises all important stuff in article, and all info in lead is expanded upon elsewhere in article. Given this this is why many leads have no refs in them but its an ongoing debate.
4. .Ensure all images are properl cleared. I'm not good on this and am only just getting my head around it. As I've done FAs which I've taken photos for (or used donated ones) it hasn't been a problem for me yet. cheers, Casliber (talk · contribs) 09:06, 24 August 2007 (UTC)
5. . There will be WP:MOS issues. I'll see if I can see any so far. There are loads and they are finicky.
6. .After all this, it will be copyedit time - read this which will help alot. I'll keep an eye on this bit. There are some really cool people who can help at the right time. it is not worth doing this until content sorted.
7. . Put up for FAC while listening to Sunsets repeating, "I am a God, I am a modern Shakespeare"
8. . If FAC fails, listen to These Days and turn low mood into a reflective calm one.

No worries....cheers, Casliber (talk · contribs) 09:06, 24 August 2007 (UTC)

Actually the Beastie Boys pages are quite well written as I was just browsing them...(Last band I ever saw live)cheers, Casliber (talk · contribs) 02:06, 25 August 2007 (UTC)

Hahaha - yeah, I've thought of things like that before (...and you really know you're a WP addict when.....) cheers, Casliber (talk · contribs) 02:12, 25 August 2007 (UTC)

I just thought - the other thing which would be cool would be to write to the official website or publicist of Powderfinger. You never know, they may donate some nice images with licence. The beastie boys photo in the box at top is really cool.cheers, Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:39, 25 August 2007 (UTC)

Refusal Stance

Look to my talk for the reply to your DYK comments. --DarkFalls ^talk 09:20, 24 August 2007 (UTC)

John c jay

I don't believe this is speediable, unless it's a hoax. It contains reasonable notability claims. Please leave it to AfD to decide on the deletion. --Dweller 10:57, 24 August 2007 (UTC)

OK, I'm cool with that. I suppose the comments in the AfD concerning repost are valid. Giggy\^Talk 01:30, 25 August 2007 (UTC)

My Rfa

First of all I would like to thank you for nominating me, as you can see I withdrew because to be honest I felt that if I was n the judging side I probably would not have supported and I didn't like the idea of getting hit by a snowball. I will continue most of my regular actives but I am also going to try to get many Linux articles up to GA status as well as trying to get some previous Linux FA back up to FA. As for future rfas i am pretty sure I will try again but I am not going to put a date on it. --Chris  G  13:20, 24 August 2007 (UTC)

idiot edit

giggy you have no understanding of anything to do with wall street

the article- investment banking - is like an organizational discussion and has zero overlap with other article - investment bankers

so you repeated disruptions along with blueboy95 are vandalism —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.214.45.146 (talk) 06:13, August 25, 2007 (UTC)

Consensus was already reached on this article. Please see Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Investment bankers. Giggy\^Talk 06:31, 25 August 2007 (UTC)

That is a highly questionable statement. The closure being 'redirect', and three votes having mentioned a merge, the closure should certainly have been in terms of a merge. What is more, you edit-warred in favour of your redirect. I wonder why you think three votes is enough for these decisions, anyway. Charles Matthews 11:25, 25 August 2007 (UTC)

Re:Your sig

Hey, Deskana and I changed our talk page link to Apple almost at the same time. --Hirohisat (Apple) 01:57, 26 August 2007 (UTC)

No, Deskana's sig now says (apple) from yesterday. --Hirohisat (Apple) 02:03, 26 August 2007 (UTC)

Oh well then

I hadn't realized they unblocked Gtalk. Sorry, I haven't been on lately, not much need. Luckily my school has not blocked it. Also, I'm now attending a different school, with an IP block in effect... and we get laptop type things there too, so ha! Anyway, it's 1 AM here, and I shall sleep now. I'll contact you later. --HALtalk 05:00, 26 August 2007 (UTC)

I can't anon-edit, which means chances are I'll make an alternate "public places" account. I don't trust the evil ones with their password tracking technologies. Anyway, I'm about to go on a family emergency wikibreak, so I'll be back next week sometime. --HALtalk 20:08, 26 August 2007 (UTC)

Blame teh school! Blame teh school! And web designing... it's addicting. --HALtalk 00:40, 27 August 2007 (UTC)

Misery

Why the interest in Misery the band? Why would it be an improvement to Wikipedia(WP) to delete the article? If you Google the band, there is WP as the first hit. And we want that to stop, right? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Nanabozho (talk • contribs) 19:26, August 26, 2007 (UTC)

I don't have any specific interest in the band, but they don't meed the inclusion policy. If you would like to promote them via Google, get their MySpace listed that way - don't use WP to advertise. Giggy\^Talk 22:05, 26 August 2007 (UTC)

Specifically then, what motivated you to nominate the article? I think you are missing my point. It's the act of deletion that will cause people not to use WP to learn anything about Misery. That's going to be the result of your nomination. People not using WP is the goal, right?

I understand the terrible burden this article places upon WP, and it may even be an attempt to undermine the very foundations of WP. People using WP to learn about their favorite band just wont do, the next thing you know, they might use it look up other stuff, or even start writing new related articles. No, we've identfied the threat here, and it is Misery. We aren't going to let these scallywags get away with toppling WP, no sir ee, as Barney Fife used to say. Nanabozho 05:18, 28 August 2007 (UTC)

No, people shouldn't be using Wikipedia to research ignoble bands. That's why we have notability policies (WP:BAND, again) - to keep the place clean of articles that aren't appropriate. If it was run the way you propose, we'd have articles about the dandruff in my hair. — Giggy 08:15, 28 August 2007 (UTC)

Ignoble - Not noble in quality, character, or purpose; base or mean. Not of the nobility; common. Maybe they will write a song about this. Misery does have more fans than the dandruff in your hair does, which might be another song. All I can say at this point, since WP doesn't want the traffic, is that maybe I can convince them to write a song about Wikipedia. Still un-answered, because it is closely guarded secret of the open and transparent encyclopedia that anyone can edit, is what motivated you to nominate the article? Nanabozho 18:45, 28 August 2007 (UTC)

Re:AfD

Oh, sorry 'bout that. I just thought that I should probably get to the point, but I should probably say why I support deletion, yeah. I'm still kinda new, so participating in these discussions, I might stand out a bit. But, I'll improve-I'm a fast learner. How do you nominate an article for deletion? AR Argon 22:22, 26 August 2007 (UTC)

How do you nominate an article for speedy deletion. AR Argon 05:34, 27 August 2007 (UTC)

Re:User:Kingbotk/Plugin

If it was being released seperately, yes

But seen as it is included with AWB, you will need to wait for the next release, which should be next week

Unless you really neeed it now?

Reedy Boy 22:27, 26 August 2007 (UTC)

Clock

Nice clock. You don't mind me using it on my page? Recurring dreams 07:00, 27 August 2007 (UTC)

Ditto here...wait I did already =P --Hirohisat ^Kiwi 07:28, 27 August 2007 (UTC)

ACK the Aussies are INVADING!!!! The precieding (spelling error!) comment is considered to be {{humour}}ous. --Hirohisat ^Kiwi 07:43, 27 August 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for the notice. --Hirohisat ^Kiwi 08:24, 27 August 2007 (UTC)

René Cardona Jr

Er.... why did you tag this for db-bio? It clearly states that he is an actor and film-maker. -- Anonymous Dissident^Talk 08:40, 27 August 2007 (UTC)

No worries! I was just a little bit confused... Oh well - everyone makes mistakes sometimes. Thanks for wishing me good luck! -- Anonymous Dissident^Talk 07:42, 28 August 2007 (UTC)

Spebi's 3rd ER

I'd prefer if you'd only make a review if it's transcluded on the main page, and last time I checked I hadn't transcluded it, because I was going to stick a big fat backlog sticker on it, and answer the questions later. –sebi 08:56, 27 August 2007 (UTC)

Uh, about a month or so away. You want to nom, huh? :) –sebi 09:09, 28 August 2007 (UTC)

Thank you for your message

Basically I did not want to duplicate agruments.But I understand what you say.Harlowraman 09:31, 27 August 2007 (UTC)

Hi Giggy See me tomorrow please Mr.G —Preceding unsigned comment added by 121.208.82.146 (talk) 12:12, August 27, 2007 (UTC)

• Just to clarify that unsigned comment was not me.Actually got blocked within 4 minutes for something someone posted in talk page which is the last place I would post for someone else to see and without a single incivilty in 2000 edits.Very careful after that.[6]Harlowraman 14:29, 28 August 2007 (UTC)

Suspending GAC review drive

Since the drive hasn't started, I would ask you to consider putting the review drive on hold as explained in points to consider. Please reply at that page. OhanaUnited^{Talk page} 04:25, 28 August 2007 (UTC)

Replied there. — Giggy 07:43, 28 August 2007 (UTC)

Re:(What ever you said)

No, not at the moment. I think I'm too early for that. Basic first for the first 6 months; then I might take in consideration of Admin coaching or another editor review. --Hirohisat ^Kiwi 09:18, 28 August 2007 (UTC)

By the way, I think there's a Lunar eclipse right now. --Hirohisat ^Kiwi 09:18, 28 August 2007 (UTC)

Corrofin Ireland.

I see you reverted my edit to Corofin, County Clare on the basis that it was a test. I think you shot from the hip because the edit was a constructive one. I inadvertantly did the edit when I was not signed in. Reversion of a well meaning edit only frightens the newbies, so please be careful in future. Lumos3 09:29, 28 August 2007 (UTC)

GA Sweeps

This is the formal invitation to invite you to join the GA Sweeps. I have placed my trust in you because only experienced editors who are trusted in this project can participate in the sweeps to uphold quality of GA. Don't forget to keep track of the articles you read by going to Sweep's talk page and list the articles & status. If you're unsure about what you should leave in the article's talk page, take a look at Talk:Alan Turing#GA status reviewed. Any other questions can ask me at my talk page. OhanaUnited^{Talk page} 16:10, 28 August 2007 (UTC)

reminder to mentor

Hola Mentors!

Im sending you this reminder because you volunteered to mentor my students in English Advanced B as they become contributing members of the Wikipedia community. We start working with Wikipedia in earnest next week. I ask you to take a look at your entry in the Mentor Table at Wikipedia:School_and_university_projects/ITESM_Campus_Toluca/Mentors

Please update the information, esp. with what your technical and informational expertise is or, if you have decided that you no longer want to participate, please remove your information from the table. Please watch the pages associated with the project. Students will contact you via your user page and as soon as my students have user pages, I will put them on the navigation bar associated with the project.

I don’t need to remind you that your job is NOT to write their assignments for them, of course. I certainly will tell my students that… and the fact that you are volunteers that don’t have to help them… so they need to be nice. If any students misbehave (tho I don’t expect it) don’t hesistate to contact me and I will take care of it. The goal of this project is to integrate successfully into the Wikipedia community. Anyway… what I really need your help with is helping students get oriented to Wikipedia, make appropriate changes and write about appropriate topics (see Wikipedia:School_and_university_projects/ITESM_Campus_Toluca/Syllabus for assignments). I also need your technical expertise… I am only an English teacher after all! I appreciate what technology does for us but I am no technical expert!

Again, thank you for volunteering and you will hear from us again soon! Thelmadatter 19:22, 28 August 2007 (UTC)Thelmadatter

Re:

You've got mail. :). ~ Wikihermit 20:08, 28 August 2007 (UTC)

RE:Your RFA

Hey there Giggabyte/Giggy/Alex. Concerning my RFA, no idea when at the end of August we are beginning it. Talk to the Duck about that. --Tλε Rαnδom Eδιτor (tαlk) 22:29, 28 August 2007 (UTC)

Hi

Durin has put a speedy tag on the cabal, for a few reasons. Since you created, I guess you ought to be told. Cheers -- Anonymous Dissident^Talk 14:50, 29 August 2007 (UTC)

User page deleted

I have deleted User:Giggy/Australian Cabal, because of concerns that it will cause people to inappropriately edit articles. Sorry, normally I'd laugh, but main article namespace integrity always trumps humour. - Ta bu shi da yu 15:09, 29 August 2007 (UTC)

• To be clear; I know this wasn't used in the mainspace, but the page advocated the intentional vandalizing of other editor's pages. Even with notification of said editors as to the vandalism, it's still vandalism. A joke is one thing. Vandalism is another. --Durin 15:17, 29 August 2007 (UTC)

Adminship

Dear Giggy - not ignoring your request, but considering it. I've had the offer made a couple times before, and realistically didn't see much need. However, with some of the projects I've been working on with others recently, it would be really nice for at least one of us to have admin status so we're not constantly bothering someone to use the "mop" is housekeeping matters! I hope we didn't create a backlog with some of the image-related requests and page moves that we requested! :)

My main concern now is that there would be objection due to my contention that there is a huge lacuna/contradiction right now between the stated policies/guidelines in several areas - see here for my concerns. I'm not a deletionist, but do believe that Wikipedia:Notability (people) and Wikipedia:Biographies of living persons should be taken 100% at face value, and really believe that Jimbo didn't go far enough [[7]] in stating that all non-referenced biographical materials don't have any place here. I know it's not policy (yet!) and wouldn't enforce my POV with admin tools, but I've seen so many non-referenced biographical articles with simple claims that aren't referenced therein, that I do see a need for some resolution to the lacuna between the policies and guidelines as they stand right now.

Ciao for now, and any feedback you might have in re my concerns would be appreciated! SkierRMH 18:03, 29 August 2007 (UTC)