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Good Good Man

You are a Good Good Man. Thank you. 23:22, 30 January 2007 (UTC)

qwack

Your edits deserve something like a ba-st. 23:31, 30 January 2007 (UTC)

Your monobook

What are you trying to get? Also, I can't edit your monobook. Only you or an admin can edit it. Cheers, -- The Hybrid 00:46, 31 January 2007 (UTC)

Note to you people who have one letter passwords.

Security Tip

Your password should be easy for you to remember, but not for others to guess. 

If your password can be easily guessed, your account is not secure.

To protect your account, change your password to incorporate these easy rules:

Make your password at least 6 characters in length.

Create a password that includes a combination of numbers and letters 

(e.g., lx556w or beljar2 or 12hat93).

Do NOT use your first name, your screen name, or obvious words that are found in a dictionary.

For additional protection, change your password regularly.

20:10, 1 February 2007 (UTC)

0

? Xiner (talk, email) 00:17, 2 February 2007 (UTC)

no not really

I think you want Special:Mypage ? — coelacan talk — 23:26, 1 February 2007 (UTC)

Cool! — coelacan talk — 23:36, 1 February 2007 (UTC)

New Sig test

--D.H. • (TextMe)•(MyPage)•(MyWork)•(Escape) 23:51, 1 February 2007 (UTC)

Absolutely. Test it out, edit it, cut it apart, do whatever you want.

Just don't try to sell/trade it. =) --Ķĩřβȳ♥ŤįɱéØ 00:37, 2 February 2007 (UTC)

Monobook

Have you got it all working as you would like? Prodego ^talk 01:01, 2 February 2007 (UTC)

Your User Page

I think that the hide/show javascript on your user page is broken. I would tell you how to fix it, but seeing as I didn't make my user page, and the guy who did just copied and pasted from some guy that I don't know I'm not sure what to tell you. I hate coding. I tried to learn once, but I got so sick of it. I don't know how to do it. Peace, -- The Hybrid 07:46, 3 February 2007 (UTC)

??? What you mean you can't find it?... here:

  1. import java.util.Random;
  2. /* Palex3's String augmentation program which proves that randomization
  3. algorithms can produce coherent results
  4. Original Programming language was Python
  5. Kirbytime transcripted it into Java
  6. */
  7. public class methinks2
  8. {
  9. public static void main(String[] args)
 10. {
 11. Random g = new Random();
 12. String target = new String();
 13. String target_List = new String();
 14. String deck = new String();
 15. String placeholder = new String();
 16. char letter;
 17. char[] alpha = #{'a','b','c','d','e','f','g','h','i','j','k','l','m','n','o','p','q','r','s','t','u','v','w','x','y','z',' ','.',',',':'};
 18. int generations = 0; //number of times the while loop executes (number of decks used)
 19. int j = 0;
 20. int decksize = 5; //default deck size is 5, change it to whatever the heck you wish
 21. System.out.println("Welcome to Kirby's Java transcription of Palex3's generator of phrases: Go from random to your target in 100 000 generations or less!");
 22. System.out.println("Please enter your target, containing only:\n lowercase letters, spaces, commas, colons, and periods: ");
 23. target = "wikipedia: we make the internets not suck"; //default target. Replace this line with whatever method of input you wish.
 24. target = target.toLowerCase();
 25. placeholder = "@"; //the hidden character that changes into the correct character
 26. target_List = placeholder;
 27. deck = placeholder;
 28. while (j < target.length()) //runs until every @ is replaced with the correct char
 29. {
 30. for (int i = 0; i < decksize; i++) //loads deck with random characters
 31. {
 32. deck = deck.replace('@', alpha[g.nextInt(alpha.length)]);
 33. deck += placeholder;
 34. }
 35. System.out.println("deck = " + deck);
 36. letter = target.charAt(j);
 37. System.out.println("Letter = " + letter);
 38. for (int i = 0; i < deck.length(); i++)
 39. {
 40. if (letter == deck.charAt(i))
 41. {
 42. target_List = target_List.replace('@', letter);
 43. target_List += placeholder;
 44. break;
 45. }
 46. }
 47. System.out.println("-------------------");
 48. System.out.println("target: " + target);
 49. System.out.println("current: " + target_List);
 50. System.out.println("generations: " + generations);
 51. deck = placeholder;
 52. if (letter != target_List.charAt(j))
 53. {
 54. generations++;
 55. }
 56. else
 57. {
 58. generations++;
 59. j++;
 60. }
 61. }
 62. System.out.println("\n\nDone!!");
 63. System.out.println("It took " + generations + " generations to generate \"" + target + "\"");
 64. System.out.println("from random lists of " + decksize + " characters each using cummulative selection.");
 65. System.out.println("It would have taken " + (alpha.length*target.length()) + " tries to do so randomly!");
 66. }
 67. }

is that good? --Ķĩřβȳ♥ŤįɱéØ 10:55, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

cOMMENT

Comment —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 70.233.187.133 (talk) 21:07, 5 February 2007 (UTC).

Re

You gave me a link to a non-existant page. What page were you talking about. I don't mind testing codes, just so long as I don't have to write them. Cheers, -- The Hybrid 23:02, 5 February 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, your page looks better now. I just finished testing the codes, and all of them work. Sorry I couldn't help you fix the JavaScript. Cheers, -- The Hybrid 00:55, 6 February 2007 (UTC)

Though it looks like you figured it out on your own, James Maxx and I were just messing around. He's not a vandal, and it wasn't a war. Cheers, -- The Hybrid 01:00, 6 February 2007 (UTC)

I know nothing about Mozilla or why images don't show up. I just hit Ctrl-F5 until it works ;). Anyway, adoption lasts as long as you feel the need to have an official mentor. You set the pace, and when you think you're ready you mention it to me and I think it over. If I decide that you are ready, then I declare you a WP:ADOPT graduate. It sounds like you would like to graduate, and honestly I have considered you ready for a long time. I've just been waiting for you to feel ready. If you would like me to go ahead and take care of the formalities, just say so. You won't be allowed to adopt another user for 2 weeks, and there is much more involved in it now. I adopted you when the project was young and informal. That is why I was able to just jump in and adopt you without question. Now that the project has gained mainstream attention there is an unofficial, yet standard process that should be followed. The details can be found in the Adopter's Area of WP:ADOPT. Kudos, -- The Hybrid 02:55, 6 February 2007 (UTC)

Oh yeah, I'll always be available for questions. That's the other half of what I do on Wikipedia aside from anti-vandal work. Besides, we'll always be Wikifriends (cue pink fluffy background and that one song that I don't know the name of ;). Popups have been screwing up lately for me as well. I didn't get help on it, and you can't do anything to fix it. The guy who created them is always working more bugs out of the program. It will probably be fixed within 2 weeks. I'll go ahead and take care of the formalities now. Peace, -- The Hybrid 03:05, 6 February 2007 (UTC)

Congratulations!!!

Congratulations Darkest Hour, you have officially graduated from the Wikipedia Adopt-a-User program! As of 03:18, 6 February 2007 (UTC) you are acknowledged as an experienced Wikipedian who has acquired the knowledge of Wikipedia policies, guidelines, and processes necessary to be an active and effective member of the Wikipedia community. The one last piece of advice that I have to give you as an adopter is to be bold with what you have learned, and always trust your judgment. Kudos my friend, -- The Hybrid 03:18, 6 February 2007 (UTC)

So yeah, as of that message you're officially a graduate. Like I said, I'll always be around, and in 2 weeks you'll be allowed to adopt someone yourself. Peace, -- The Hybrid 03:32, 6 February 2007 (UTC)

Popups

Yeay! They are working! --Darkest Hour • ¿? 22:56, 6 February 2007 (UTC)

Told ya =^), and it was my pleasure being your adopter. Cheers, -- The Hybrid 00:07, 7 February 2007 (UTC) -- The Hybrid 00:07, 7 February 2007 (UTC)

©

© 16:40, 7 February 2007 (UTC) Kinghts of the round table ^©

Reply

By "I hate coding", I meant that I know absolutely nothing about it. I understand templates on Wikipedia, but other than that I'm useless. JavaScript, Pearl, ect. All out of my league. Sorry, -- The Hybrid 04:11, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

Popups

Yes, I use it all the time. I created this message by clicking on its user menu. See my tools page for most of the tools and techniques I use. (Lupin's is in the very top section). Cheers. The Transhumanist   20:07, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

Vandal

The IP has already been reported to WP:AIV, and will be blocked once an admin can get to it. For now, revert as it comes in! Seraphimblade 20:56, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

Reply from The Hybrid

As far as Lupin's AVT goes, I had the same problem; forcing me to switch to regular popups and use VandalProof more often. I have no idea what is going on with your popups, but I'm not having that problem. I would just wait for Lupin's reply. Peace, -- The Hybrid 00:22, 9 February 2007 (UTC)

If you haven't already, make sure to read over the entire page on the tool. VandalProof drastically speeds up the process of RC/NP Patrolling and patrolling your watchlist, but this is only a tool. It is only capable of going as fast as you can go. It takes all of the information you need on the vandalism, vandal, and give you the ability to rollback and warn the vandal with one click. However, that also means that you have less time to catch your mistakes. If you don't have much history with using popups I suggest that you wait a week before firing up VandalProof whether or not you get approved. Cheers, -- The Hybrid 02:24, 9 February 2007 (UTC)

I know it. The vandals do everything they can to drive us crazy. Many of them are students who are bored at school, not people sitting at home with nothing better to do. Then, when someone blocks their school, they come home and try to get revenge. However, reverting them and blocking them is our choice and our responsibility. Just so you know VandalProof is unlike anything you have ever experienced. It isn't a popup. It is an accessory for Internet Explorer that completely modifies your editing experience, and it is a vandal fighter's dream. However, it is a big responsibility. One time I reverted an admin who turned an article into a stub thinking it was vandalism, and she threatened to take away all of my anti-vandal tools - that includes popups. I can't stress how much caution you need to exercise with this tool. After you select an action there is no way to stop in the middle of it. You must be careful. Peace, -- The Hybrid 00:50, 10 February 2007 (UTC)

VandalProof only runs after you open up the file. However, if you aren't allowed to download files then no, VandalProof isn't for you. Cheers, -- The Hybrid 02:42, 10 February 2007 (UTC)

IP editors

Don't think anons are not respected, take a look at 68.39.174.238 for example. However, you are generally correct, and this is exactly why I always give test1 - test4 vandal warnings, what some consider vandalism is a prank, or test to a newbie. But there is more then one reason that we are all here: there are the article writers, the vandal fighters, the administrators (as in those who administrate, not sysops). Ideally only article writers would be needed but vandalism and disputes do occur. It is all quite a multi-faceted specimen. Prodego ^talk 02:10, 10 February 2007 (UTC)

Admin Status

So, you want to become an admin? Here is some advice from someone who is getting ready for his next RfA. First of all you must read and understand all of WP:SYSOP. Next, have a minimum of 4000 edits; 5000 is a better number. If you haven't already, become a Newpages Patroller. You must understand the Speedy Deletion criteria as admins are expected to delete pages that don't belong on Wikipedia whenever they run across them, and NP experience is not only good practice, but looks great in the RfA. Also, you should comment on Deletion debates (with more than just "per nom" votes) since admins are required to enforce the decisions. Next, request pages for (semi)protection when they need it, as that is another admin power. Furthermore, if you have not been in any major disputes yet I highly recommend that you join WP:MEDCAB and/or comment in WP:RfCs. Exercising the powers of an admin during the course of a dispute is often required, and will sometimes cause those who oppose your actions to dispute you. You must know how to deal with this. Also, though you are already doing this, be a major vandal fighter. Warn people (don't skip warnings often), and report vandalism after final the final warning to WP:AIV. The best form of vandal fighting for an admin hopeful is RC Patrolling, as this brings exposure to the wide variety of policy violations, not just vandalism, that you will see when you are monitoring the admin notice boards. I suggest looking over all of the WP:AN boards to see what they are for and what you will have to deal with after a successful RfA. I hope that I have been helpful. Cheers, -- The Hybrid 02:41, 10 February 2007 (UTC)

Adminship eh? I would agree with The Hybrid, except in one case, which is "Exercising the powers of an admin during the course of a dispute is often required". You should never use admin powers on someone you are in a dispute with, act as if you were not an admin. That includes rollback. It is better just to never get in disputes in the first place. Commenting on RfC or being in Medcab is not necessary, only an ability to mediate is needed, which you should show on talk pages, or in actually mediating something, even informally. I would advise never to skip warnings (like I said above), and to know policy well. Policy is king, follow it exactingly. Do be present on WP:AN and WP:ANI, and that pretty much sums it up. Make sure to look at the admin's reading list, and previous RfAs, those that passed and those that did not. Prodego ^talk 02:53, 10 February 2007 (UTC)

What I meant by exorcizing admin powers was that you may have to fully protect a page while parties that are currently engaged in an edit war sort the problem out. I agree with Prodego entirely that using one's power to win a dispute is absolutely unacceptable, and IMO anyone who does so should immediately have their admin rights revoked. However, while I feel that most disputes are avoidable, as an admin some aren't. You will have to defend your actions, and if someone doesn't understand them you may end up in a dispute. Knowing how to handle it cannot be a bad thing. Also, the Medcab is an informal mediation, and it would be a great way to gain experience in mediation if you don't have the ability to mediate. Cheers, -- The Hybrid 03:07, 10 February 2007 (UTC)

Your VandalProof Application

Dear Minesweeper.007,

Thank you for applying for VandalProof! (VP). As you may know, VP is a very powerful program, and in fact the just released 1.3 version has even more power. Because of this we must uphold strict protocols before approving a new applicant. Regretfully, I have chosen to decline your application at this time. The reason for this is that at this time you do not meet the minimum requirement of 250 edits to mainspace articles (see under main here). Please note it is nothing personal by any means, and we certainly welcome you to apply again soon. Thank you for your interest in VandalProof. Prodego ^talk 22:37, 10 February 2007 (UTC)

rock on

17:55, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Javascript & Css

TREE! 16:37, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

I've compiled a list of font faces that you might like

! Viking

! WP Greek Century

! WP Arabic Sihafa

! WP ArabicScript Sihafa

! Westminster

! BibleScrT

! EngrvrsOldEng Bd BT

! LithographLight

! WP Greek Helve

! WP Japanese

! QuillScript

all taken from Micro-Word. 19:02, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

Did I know?

No I didn't know that i have no idea who created that but it cetianly wasn't me who created it.--Lucy-marie 19:04, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

refer to the talk page of Macau

the site I already provided and refer to the subject headings. 72.138.191.63 21:18, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Code 4 U

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22:12, 13 February 2007 (UTC)