User:Swirlex/Archive 1

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Wow[edit]

You know, those barnstars (apart from the real ones) you designed should be actual barnstars! WHY AREN'T THEY?? Anyway, I have a similar thing which is a joke awards gallery. Take a look and comment! --Editor510 (talk) 18:05, 5 December 2007 (UTC)

I just wanted to say I moved it to a subpage. find it at the bottom of my userpage!--Editor510 (talk) 18:21, 5 December 2007 (UTC)
Oh, I simply assumed that you did. Oh well, it's an awesome collection anyway! (I also like the wikipedia logos)--Editor510 (talk) 18:32, 7 December 2007 (UTC)
Thanks, you're a nice wikipedian too! you know, there should be a barnstar for giving out barnstars...i'll look into that.--Editor510 (talk) 16:53, 14 December 2007 (UTC)

Thanks![edit]

How nice to look at my user page and find something new which wasn't vandalism!  :-D Poindexter Propellerhead 22:46, 23 June 2007 (UTC)


Online notification icon[edit]

Off the top of my head, I have no idea, but if you could point me to a user page or two that has them, I'm pretty sure I can figure it out. Poindexter Propellerhead 19:16, 18 July 2007 (UTC)

OK, I took a look at Havok's code, and it's not automated; the message and image will change only as the result of an edit (as far as I can find). This probably explains why they aren't in more common use. If you're interested anyway, you can find the basic code right here.User:Havok/StatusDiv Open it for editing to see what's going on (or to copy and paste a copy for yourself). The file that it looks in to see what message to display is here.[User:Havok/Status] If you decide you want it, despite its non-automatic nature, and need any more help than I've given above, let me know and I'll be happy to. Poindexter Propellerhead 22:05, 21 July 2007 (UTC)

Sandbox[edit]

Please stop repeatedly blanking the sandbox. I'm trying to experiment, and you're disrupting my experiments. -- Smjg 19:50, 23 July 2007 (UTC)

Recent Edit[edit]

Thanks for experimenting with the page Rahi (Bionicle) on Wikipedia. Your recent edit appears to have added incorrect information, and has been reverted or removed. All information in the encyclopedia must be verifiable in a reliable published source. If you believe the information you added was correct, please cite references or sources or discuss the changes on the article's talk page before making them. Please use the sandbox for any other tests you want to do. Take a look at the welcome page if you would like to learn more about contributing to our encyclopedia. Thank you. -- Gravitan(Talk | Contribs) 15:50, 26 July 2007 (UTC)

This. -- Gravitan(Talk | Contribs) 21:08, 26 July 2007 (UTC)

Only one of them is correct. If you're sure "wildlife" is that one, then please cite the source. Otherwise, we'll stick with the current revision. -- Gravitan(Talk | Contribs) 21:55, 26 July 2007 (UTC)
Read the link. -- Gravitan(Talk | Contribs) 22:33, 26 July 2007 (UTC)

Edit comments[edit]

Oh, sure! Sorry that I didn't get back to you the other day. It's extremely easy. You know that narrow little box, "Edit summary" that appears below anything you're editing? That's where the comments go. Edit comments are a very good thing, and will often help you keep from being mistaken for a vandal, etc. Like everything else in Wikipedia, once they have been created they exist (somewhere or another) forever, so do think them over a bit before you hit "enter." Poindexter Propellerhead 22:14, 26 July 2007 (UTC)

Re:Why[edit]

Because the admins are stupid and don't permit "copyrighted" images (IMO, if a picture is released to the public domain for advertising purposes - especially with no visible copyright notation - then it is "fair use," no ifs, ands, or buts about it.) to be used when a "free" image is available. And for a toy line, a picture of the actual set taken by a user is considered "free," but professional and so-much-better looking artwork is not. It's foolish, but we have to deal with it. --~|ET|~(Talk|Contribs) 00:39, 27 July 2007 (UTC)

Swirlex/trick[edit]

Welcome to Wikipedia. An article you recently created, Swirlex/trick, may not conform to some of Wikipedia's guidelines for new articles, so it will shortly be removed (if it hasn't been already). Please use the sandbox for any tests you may want to do and please read our introduction page to learn more about contributing. Thank you. Nyttend 19:26, 30 July 2007 (UTC)

Reply to your message[edit]

I edited that section because you have not earned all of those, and it could be confusing to some folks. And what else could you use them for other than reference? -- Gravitan(Talk | Contribs) 11:30, 2 August 2007 (UTC)

That's what I mean by "reference". You have not actually been awarded all of those. You simply have them on your page so that you can refer to them if you decide to give one to somebody. Get it now? -- Gravitan(Talk | Contribs) 14:21, 3 August 2007 (UTC)

Barnstar[edit]

The Chain Barnstar of Recognition
For doing your best to make Wikipedia a better place. This Barnstar isn't free though; this is a chain Barnstar. As payment, please give this star to at least 3-5 others with 500+ edits but no Barnstar, so that everyone who deserves a star for their work will get one. -- Gravitan(Talk | Contribs) 17:40, 3 August 2007 (UTC)

Read. The. Barnstar.

This is a real award, not some fake one, so you should be glad I gave it to you. But the point of this star is to make sure that everyone gets recognized for their work. In addition, you have given out one Barnstar in your entire time on Wikipedia, so I thought I'd help by giving you a chain Barnstar. Give three or more of these out to people with the specified requirement. But not to admins, because they've got enough work as it is. So get giving! ;) -- Gravitan(Talk | Contribs) 11:52, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

Gah, it doesn't really matter anyway. Give out more of these or I'll take this one away. ;) -- Gravitan(Talk | Contribs) 18:40, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
They have to have at least 500 edits. And simply put my text; but do whatever you want for the first sentence (but don't say something like "Gravitan made me give this to you" XD). -- Gravitan(Talk | Contribs) 22:22, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

Barnstar Brigade[edit]

I guess I'll join. After all, wtc could go wrong.--Supernerd 10 17:38, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

Award[edit]

The Original Barnstar
For finding Crowstar's secret page, you win a shiny! CrowstarVaseline-on-the-lens-Jitsu!fwends! 13:56, 27 August 2007 (UTC)

RE: Yes, I avoid editing it. CrowstarVaseline-on-the-lens-Jitsu!fwends! 14:00, 27 August 2007 (UTC)

Barnstars[edit]

re: User:Deskana Just so you know, you should give barnstars on the person's talk page. They can move them to their userpage themselves. See WP:BARN for more. Cheers! Flyguy649 talk contribs 14:13, 27 August 2007 (UTC)

Barnstar Q?[edit]

You said on your main page, if anyone has a Barnstar Q, to leave you a message. I have one. Can anyone give a Barnstar or can only specific people? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Flamingtorch372 (talkcontribs) 04:14, August 28, 2007 (UTC)

I'm not Swirlex, but in answer to your question, even IP's can give barnstars.--Supernerd 10 23:55, 30 August 2007 (UTC)

Contribs[edit]

I'm not Gravitan either, but in answer to the question you recently asked him, the best way to check is to check the contributions, set the thing at the bottom to 500, and see if you get more than one page. Also, some folks have userboxes that say how much they've done.--Supernerd 10 23:55, 30 August 2007 (UTC)

Secret Page[edit]

Destructo 087's Hidden Page
Well done finding Destructo's Hidden Page--Destructo 087 22:21, 7 May 2007 (UTC)

Here you go. Im sorry about bieng so late but I have been busy with other things.--DestructoTalk to me 03:43, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

Re:Page[edit]

Unfortunately, my hidden page is deleted by myself. I think they are annoying and useless. I see you are very interested in secret pages/links. Sorry about that. --Jackl 11:56, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

adopting barnstar[edit]

Thanks! ^_^ --PolarWolf ( grrr... ) 21:51, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

That's so nice of you! ^_^ --PolarWolf ( grrr... ) 05:14, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

Hello, Zepp[edit]

Hello, Swirlex
Congratulations for finding my hidden User page! ≈ The Haunted Angel Review Me! 22:07, 11 October 2007 (UTC)
Not a problem ^_^ ≈ The Haunted Angel Review Me! 22:32, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

Adopting Barnstar[edit]

Thankyou very much for the barnstar, friend! :-) Have a great day! ScarianTalk 11:56, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

Barnstar[edit]

Thanks for the star! Hiberniantears 12:43, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

Congratulations[edit]

On finding my secret page. In return, I would love for you to enjoy a smile. Enjoy your day. Zenlax Talk Contributions Signatures 19:10, 22 October 2007 (UTC)

You're welcome. I see that you and I have a lot in common, we both recognize other people and their work. Zenlax T C S 20:17, 27 October 2007 (UTC)

Barnstar Candidate[edit]

I've noticed you like to give out Barnstars. Perhaps you'd consider giving one to [[1]] - he's currently blocked for a week for incivility and breaking 3RR - and whilst I've had my fair share of arguments with the guy - he does do a lot for Wikipedia reverting vandalism and removing unsourced rubbish - I think this block may push him out of the project and a barnstar right now might be enough to pull him back from the edge. However I will bow to your greater experience on this one. Kelpin 10:19, 25 October 2007 (UTC)

Sorry when I left the message on your talk page I didn't know how to leave a Barnstar but I figured it out afterwards. Kelpin 08:49, 29 October 2007 (UTC)

NASCAR Fan24's Secret Page![edit]

The Secret Page Detective Award
This user has found NASCAR Fan24's secret page! Congratulations!

NF24(radio me!Editor review) 21:42, 28 October 2007 (UTC)

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!![edit]

Can you PLEASE get rid of a few images/animations on your page? My computer took 10 minutes to show them all. Σpsilon60198

Barnstar[edit]

The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
For taking the time to notice other people and their hard work in contributing to Wikipedia. I, Zenlax, award Swirlex the Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar. And yes, giving out barnstars is never enough. Zenlax T C S 19:24, 29 October 2007 (UTC)

And thank YOU for awarding me the Adopting barnstar. I appreciate it. And please, consider yourself my friend. Zenlax T C S 19:26, 29 October 2007 (UTC)

If you're still looking for users who are part of the adoption program; I know users: The Chronic, ThinkBlue, LAX, and The Hybrid, who have adoptees. Zenlax T C S 19:27, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

RE: Barnstar[edit]

Thank you for the barnstar. I really appreciate it. Have a great day. --  ThinkBlue  (Hit BLUE) 22:08, 1 November 2007 (UTC)

Same here, Thanks for the barnstar. -- LAX 22:47, 1 November 2007 (UTC)

Same here. Thanks. The Chronic 23:06, 1 November 2007 (UTC)

Thank you very much. :) Superm401 - Talk 23:35, 1 November 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for the Barnstar[edit]

Thanks for awarding me the Barnstar; it's my first! -- Cielomobile talk / contribs 04:49, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

Thank you for my barnstar![edit]

You're very kind. Neil  11:04, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

Thank you for mine as well :) The Hybrid T/C 00:19, 3 November 2007 (UTC)

Thanks For My Barnstar[edit]

Thank You very much, I do my best to contribute to WIkipedia!--TrUcO9311 20:43, 5 November 2007 (UTC)

Good of you to recognize contributions, Swirlex. Thanks for the Barnstar! --Paul144 02:32, 11 November 2007 (UTC)
Thanks! You seem to be a very nice person :) Cheers- CattleGirl talk 10:39, 11 November 2007 (UTC)

Thanks![edit]

Thank you for the barnstar, it was an unexpected surprise. :) --Hdt83 Chat 22:12, 11 November 2007 (UTC)

Same here. It was a very pleasant surprise. Thanks! ~ Dusk Knight 03:40, 12 November 2007 (UTC)

The Only Barnstar you dont have![edit]

The Atomic Religione Exclusive Barnstar
I dont get many Barnstars, but you seem to have a lot! Here's one to add to your collection, its an exclusive! ;). Atomic Religione 06:24, 16 November 2007 (UTC)


Your welcome.....Atomic Religione (talk) 06:30, 18 November 2007 (UTC)

Apologies[edit]

Sorry, didnt realize it was vandelism. Wont happen again!Mace Windu (talk) 00:09, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

what?[edit]

Sorry for being a vandel again. I still have much to learn. But isnt my talk page mine? I mean i dont want to broadcast that i made that mistake to the world forever! Isnt there some kind of redemption?Mace Windu 22:46, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

  • Archive? I'm not really sure what that is, but if it stuffs my embarressing error out of sight, that would be great. Thx for all your help thus far.Mace Windu 03:29, 1 December 2007 (UTC)

Bionicle Groups[edit]

Swirlex, I know we've been getting into a bit of an edit war in the Bionicle article, and I wanted to explain my position. I think that section should only be a quick summary of the biggest players in the storyline, and I'm sorry, but I don't feel the Turaga are influential enough. Not one has played a major part since Dume in '04, and I feel their role as Matoran leaders is already summed up well in the section's Matoran summary. Drakhan (talk) 00:00, 15 December 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for the Barnstar[edit]

Hello, this is EmeraldWithin. Thanks for the Barnstar you gave me the other day, but what I want to know is, what does it do? And how can I get more of them? —Preceding unsigned comment added by EmeraldWithin (talkcontribs) 17:03, 15 December 2007 (UTC)


Barnstars[edit]

I notice you are giving them out. I wonder if I may be so bold as to ask for one? I have made edit upon edit to Aberdeen Grammar School and battle on even if there is little to go on for refs. Pretty please? (PS I've never recieved a barnstar. Ever.) WEBURIEDOURSECRETSINTHEGARDEN 23:27, 25 December 2007 (UTC)

Now, to thank you for that act of kindness:

I, WEBURIEDOURSECRETSINTHEGARDEN, hereby give this Good Heart barnstar to you for making many a wikipedian happy. Have a brilliant day.

WEBURIEDOURSECRETSINTHEGARDEN 15:38, 26 December 2007 (UTC)

AfD nomination of Sneasel EX[edit]

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Re: True Info[edit]

Thanks for the Shop @ Home links, but I already included them. The problem is they're looking for "official third-party" sources - as I understand it, fan forums and blogs (like BZP) aren't official enough and "third-party" means it has to be outside of Lego. I don't quite get it either; but I'm tired of fighting these battles so I've gone into (at least semi-)retirement. Drakhan (talk) 16:11, 30 December 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for the compliment; and note that at this point it's only semi-retirement; I'm still checking in every few days. But like I said, I'm in no mood to get in an editing war right now, not after the messes over spoiler tags and the picture purge this past year. Drakhan (talk) 16:35, 30 December 2007 (UTC)

Hinky-Pinky[edit]

Why did you undo my edits on hinky-pinky? Though the other examples were fun, they didn't really help the reader better under stand how the riddles work. On a side note, here is an article you may find interesting, based on something you once said during a conversation.--Supernerd 10 (talk) 21:28, 30 December 2007 (UTC)

December 2007[edit]

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AfD nomination of Makuta (Phantoka)[edit]

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RE: Barnstar[edit]

Why do you ask? Atomic Religione (talk) 21:27, 1 January 2008 (UTC)


WikiProject Awards Role Call[edit]

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Congratulations![edit]

Yes, it's very late, as I haven't been on Wiki for a while. ^_^

User:Hot Dog Wolf/hiddenlinkbarnstar

Hot Dog Wolf 20:00, 4 January 2008 (UTC)

Fire[edit]

You should have a little userbox saying "This user is a Pyromaniac" or something! Not being mean or anything but you sure do like fire! :) --Editor510 (talk) 19:03, 11 January 2008 (UTC)

I like red too! Well, see you around.--Editor510 (talk) 15:03, 12 January 2008 (UTC)