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Superm401 - Talk 04:32, 14 February 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Your userpage was briefly delisted by a rogue admin

This user believes that only articles need reflect a NPOV, and that displaying political, religious, or other beliefs using userboxes and user categories should not be banned.

You have a userbox Template:User UN which links your userpage to United Nations Wikipedians. There is currently a movement to ban userboxes from Wikipedia which are shared and which create List of Wikipedians. Certain admins have taken it upon themselves to preemptively sabotage and/or delete such categories and template. Here is the incident report which reported damage to yours, in which hundreds of userpages were delinked from categories without the users' knowledge. They have been stopped, barely, and the damage reverted— for now.

There is a Wikipedia:Userbox policy poll, which if passed, will make required by policy the damage done to categories and templates such as User UN/United Nations Wikipedians. If you do not want this to happen, I urge you to vote Oppose. in the poll. Support is currently running at about 66%, and your vote could make the difference. It is said to require 75%-80% to be deemed reflective of consensus.

Thank you,

StrangerInParadise 23:26, 4 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Userboxes Layout

I wonder if you wouldn't mind a small change in your user page layout so that the userboxes aren't all vertical. I edited the layout (and you may or may not like it so I decided not to change anything on your userpage in case you don't like it). Check out my changes and see what you think. - File:Ottawa flag.png nath a nrdotcom ^{(Talk • Contribs)} 03:20, 5 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I also noticed that nobody came to your talk page to welcome you to Wikipedia, so welcome! - File:Ottawa flag.png nath a nrdotcom ^{(Talk • Contribs)} 04:27, 5 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]
I thought of another idea for your userpage - see my sandbox. - File:Ottawa flag.png nath a nrdotcom ^{(Talk • Contribs)} 04:32, 5 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Made a small change that you may or may not like. - File:Ottawa flag.png nath a nrdotcom ^{(Talk • Contribs)} 04:51, 5 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]
You could almost hide your userboxes under an expandable div layer if you wanted. - File:Ottawa flag.png nath a nrdotcom ^{(Talk • Contribs)} 06:01, 5 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]
I think I might follow your blog too, now that I figured out how without opening the page all the time. - File:Ottawa flag.png nath a nrdotcom ^{(Talk • Contribs)} 06:26, 5 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]
The orange looks nice. - File:Ottawa flag.png nath a nrdotcom ^{(Talk • Contribs)} 23:23, 5 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]
I was going to make this page orange as well, but I waited until you did it ;) - File:Ottawa flag.png nath a nrdotcom ^{(Talk • Contribs)} 01:55, 6 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]

TV Cards

I have a WinTV card as well (after buying an ATI one and having issues with it). It can't be beat :) - File:Ottawa flag.png nath a nrdotcom ^{(Talk • Contribs)} 05:42, 6 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I have a pretty old WinTV card. I think it's something like a WinTV-GO 191. :P I can't even get it to record with sound. The Kids Aren't Alright 05:45, 6 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]
- Mine's this one. I've never bothered with trying to record with it. I do have a VCR, but it collects dust. - File:Ottawa flag.png nath a nrdotcom ^{(Talk • Contribs)} 06:18, 6 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  - [http://hauppage.com/pages/products/data_gofm.html This is what I have.. The Kids Aren't Alright 11:52, 6 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]
    - I wouldn't mind having an FM receiver on my card :| - File:Ottawa flag.png nath a nrdotcom ^{(Talk • Contribs)} 19:56, 6 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Giggles

Figured you might appreciate this. *wink* - File:Ottawa flag.png nath a nrdotcom ^{(T • C • W)} 08:42, 9 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Small change to your talk page.

If I know what I'm doing (and I usually do), I made a template (which contains the div layer for the orange colour + border) so that you don't have to worry about users typing before the </div> tag. Master of Puppets gave me the idea so I can't be credited for it. One small caveat is that the template cannot be applied to the user page (sorry). - File:Ottawa flag.png nath a nrdotcom ^{(T • C • W)} 08:53, 9 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]

My influence is spreading. And I also have a new user to stalk now. But wait - damn, he's older than me by 2 years. _-M ^o P-_ 08:05, 24 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

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sum 41

they actually were confirmed for the warped tour but after brownsound leaving I think they decided to drop off. -Myxomatosis 07:53, 16 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Car

Eep. I hope you get it replaced soon. — Nathan ^(talk) 20:34, 8 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

A short Esperanzial update

As you may have gathered, discussions have been raging for about a week on the Esperanza talk page as to the future direction of Esperanza. Some of these are still ongoing and warrant more input (such as the idea to scrap the members list altogether). However, some decisions have been made and the charter has hence been amended. See what happened. Basically, the whole leadership has had a reshuffle, so please review the new, improved charter.

As a result, we are electing 4 people this month. They will replace JoanneB and Pschemp and form a new tranche A, serving until December. Elections will begin on 2006-07-02 and last until 2006-07-09. If you wish to run for a Council position, add your name to the list before 2006-07-02. For more details, see Wikipedia:Esperanza/June 2006 elections.

Thanks and kind, Esperanzial regards, —Cel es tianpower ^háblame 16:00, 23 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Happy Birthday!

Hungry? Here's a little snack for you on your birthday, from the Wikipedia Birthday Committee! Have a great day, The Kids Aren't Alright!

Many happy returns and make sure to enjoy the day to the fullest!!!

Thistheman 04:52, 30 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Here's to you on your birthday, The Kids Aren't Alright! From the Wikipedia Birthday Committee! Have a great day!

Have an amazing day. (Be sure to save some cake.) Mr. Turcotte^talk 22:34, 30 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

WikiProject Foodservice

Hey, I saw that you're an expert sandwich quality engineer for Wendy's and thought you might be interested in joining/working on Wikipedia:WikiProject Foodservice. Come check it out and let me know what you think. CQJ 17:15, 24 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

August Esperanza Newsletter

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What's New?
In order to help proposed programs become specific enough to make into full-fledged programs, the In development section of the proposals page has been created. Proposals that are promising, but need to be organized in more detail are listed here. Please take a look at what is there, and help the proposals turn into programs.
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The last AC meeting (full log)
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Signed...
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September Esperanza Newsletter

Program Feature: Barnstar Brigade
Here in Wikipedia there are hundreds of wikipedians whose work and efforts go unappreciated. One occasionally comes across editors who have thousands of good edits, but because they may not get around as much as others, their contributions and hard work often go unnoticed. As Esperanzians we can help to make people feel appreciated, be it by some kind words or the awarding of a Barnstar. This is where the Barnstar Brigade comes in. The object of this program is to seek out the people which deserve a Barnstar, and help them feel appreciated. With your help, we can recognize more dedicated editors!
What's New?
September elections are upon us! Anyone wishing to be a part of the Advisory Council may list themselves as a candidate from 18 September until 24 September, with the voting taking place from 25 September to 30 September. Those who wish to help with the election staff should also list themselves!
Appreciation Week, a program currently in development, now has its own subpage! Share your good ideas on how to make it awesome there!
The Esperanza front page has been redesigned! Many thanks to all who worked hard on it.
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The last AC meeting (full log)
The proposals page has been updated, with some proposals being archived. Since the program in development Appretiaion week is getting lots of good ideas, it now has its own subpage. The September 2006 Council elections will open for nominations on 18 September 2006. The voting will run from 25 September 2006 until 30 September 2006. If you wish to be a candidate or a member of the elections staff, please list yourself! The new Esperanza front page design has but put up - many thanks to all who worked on it! TangoTango has written a script for a bot that will list new members of Esperanza, which will help those who welcome new Esperanzains greatly!
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November Esperanza Newsletter

Program Feature: Admin Coaching (needs coaches!)
Admin Coaching needs coaches!!! If you are an administrator, or even a generally experienced user, do consider signing up to be a coach. Admin Coaching, now being coordinated by HighwayCello, is a program for people who want help learning some of the more subtle aspects of Wikipedia policy and culture. People are matched with experienced users who are willing to offer coaching. The program is designed for people who have figured out the basics of editing articles; they're not newcomers any more, but they might want some help in learning new roles. In this way, Esperanza would help keep hope alive for Wikipedia because we would always be grooming the next generation of admins.
What's New?
The Tutorial Drive is a new Esperanza program! In an effort to make complicated processes on Wikipedia easier for everyone, Esperanza working to create and compile a list of tutorials about processes here on Wikipedia. Consider writing one!
A discussion on how Esperanza relates to the encyclopedia has been started; please add your thoughts.
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The last AC meeting (full log)
The list of proposed programs has been updated, with some proposals being archived. There is now a new program: the Tutorial Drive! Consider writing a tutorial on something you are good at doing on Wikipedia. The suggestion of adding a cohesive look to all the Esperanza pages is being considered; join the discussion if you are interested! In order to make a useful interlanguage welcome template, those involved in translation projects will be asked what English Wikipedia policies are most important and confusing to editors coming from other language Wikipedias. A discussion of Esperanza's role in Wikipedia is being held, with all thoughts of all Esperanzians wanted! Shreshth91 informed everyone that he will be leaving the Esperanza council as life is rather busy; his spot will be filled by the runner up from the last election, HighwayCello.
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ArbCom elections are now open!

Hi,
You appear to be eligible to vote in the current Arbitration Committee election. The Arbitration Committee is the panel of editors responsible for conducting the Wikipedia arbitration process. It has the authority to enact binding solutions for disputes between editors, primarily related to serious behavioural issues that the community has been unable to resolve. This includes the ability to impose site bans, topic bans, editing restrictions, and other measures needed to maintain our editing environment. The arbitration policy describes the Committee's roles and responsibilities in greater detail. If you wish to participate, you are welcome to review the candidates' statements and submit your choices on the voting page. For the Election committee, MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 13:38, 23 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

ArbCom Elections 2016: Voting now open!

Hello, The Kids Aren't Alright. Voting in the 2016 Arbitration Committee elections is open from Monday, 00:00, 21 November through Sunday, 23:59, 4 December to all unblocked users who have registered an account before Wednesday, 00:00, 28 October 2016 and have made at least 150 mainspace edits before Sunday, 00:00, 1 November 2016.

The Arbitration Committee is the panel of editors responsible for conducting the Wikipedia arbitration process. It has the authority to impose binding solutions to disputes between editors, primarily for serious conduct disputes the community has been unable to resolve. This includes the authority to impose site bans, topic bans, editing restrictions, and other measures needed to maintain our editing environment. The arbitration policy describes the Committee's roles and responsibilities in greater detail.

If you wish to participate in the 2016 election, please review the candidates' statements and submit your choices on the voting page. MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 22:08, 21 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]