Wikipedia:Motto of the day/Nominations/Archive 1

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May 25, 2006 - July 31, 2006

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- Contradicts itself. ...._(Complain)^{(Let us to it pell-mell)} 23:00, 26 May 2006 (UTC)
This encyclopedia is in need of attention from an expert.
This is a disambiguation motto: a list of mottos associated with the same encyclopedia. If an internal link referred you to this motto, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended motto.
- Nice in-joke ...._(Complain)^{(Let us to it pell-mell)} 23:00, 26 May 2006 (UTC)
Take off every 'motto'!
_{(Redirected from free online encyclopedia)}
- I like it! Renata 04:21, 25 May 2006 (UTC)
_{Warning: Side effects may include insomnia, dizziness, and firehose syndrome. In the event of an overdose, disconnect modem and call a physician.}
The neutrality of this motto is disputed.
We came in peace for all mankind.
Brought to you by the letters 'W' and 'P' and the number 42.
- Sesame Street and H2G2, I love it. —WAvegetarian•(talk) 17:32, 25 May 2006 (UTC)
- YES!
This list of mottos is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.
If you build it, they will come.
Very good ...._(Complain)^{(Let us to it pell-mell)} 23:00, 26 May 2006 (UTC)
Because read-only is for the birds.
- Good —WAvegetarian•(talk) 17:32, 25 May 2006 (UTC)
Where you can actually fix the typos instead of complaining to webmaster.
- Good ...._(Complain)^{(Let us to it pell-mell)} 23:00, 26 May 2006 (UTC)
Bringing you edit and POV wars 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The free online encyclopedia ON WHEELS!!!
- Nice Willy on Wheels reference. Josen 20:15, 25 May 2006 (UTC)
Established 2001 AD^H^HCE^H^HAD^H^HCE_{(Changes reverted by Jguk at 11:16)}
- Personal attack. Not appropriate completely. Renata 04:21, 25 May 2006 (UTC)
Good encyclopedia articles and other editable nonsense.
- Good one! Renata 04:21, 25 May 2006 (UTC)
- I like this as well. —WAvegetarian•(talk) 17:32, 25 May 2006 (UTC)
- Yeah, this one's pretty accurate ...._(Complain)^{(Let us to it pell-mell)} 23:01, 26 May 2006 (UTC)
Your daily source for bad mottos and other deleted nonsense.
Surf's up!
This site is under construction and you can help!
Help wanted. Inquire within.
- Very good ...._(Complain)^{(Let us to it pell-mell)} 23:01, 26 May 2006 (UTC)
Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum viditur. --69.196.212.30 19:45, 14 April 2006 (UTC)
- Bene, bene! Nunc tace quaeso. This is the English version, the Latin version can be found here. —WAvegetarian•(talk) 17:32, 25 May 2006 (UTC)
''Wikipedia: Everyone's Edit War" - THEPROMENADER 08:37, 16 April 2006 (UTC)
Wikipedia: Necessity is the mother of intention... or a peer review ...._(Complain)^{(Let us to it pell-mell)} 06:25, 25 May 2006 (UTC)
Thought you vandalized something? Oh no you didn't! ...._(Complain)^{(Let us to it pell-mell)} 10:23, 25 May 2006 (UTC)
Don't worry, we won't e-mail you. ...._(Complain)^{(Let us to it pell-mell)} 10:24, 25 May 2006 (UTC)
Save paper. Waste electricty. --HereToHelp 14:16, 25 May 2006 (UTC)
- Excellent ...._(Complain)^{(Let us to it pell-mell)} 23:01, 26 May 2006 (UTC)
Encyclopedias are now fun.--Here T oHelp 14:16, 25 May 2006 (UTC)
Read my lips: no new userboxes.--HereToHelp 14:16, 25 May 2006 (UTC)
- Reference to Read my lips: no new taxes
Welcome to WIkipedia, may we take your knowledge?--American Patriot 1776 15:12, 25 May 2006 (UTC)
- Really good ...._(Complain)^{(Let us to it pell-mell)} 23:01, 26 May 2006 (UTC)
"How many Wikipedia editors does it take to change a lightbulb? One, but anyone can change it back." Staxringold 15:32, 25 May 2006 (UTC)
If you edit, they will know.
- Actually, that sounds really creepy and 1984ish. —WAvegetarian•(talk) 17:32, 25 May 2006 (UTC)
Wikipedia: Great minds and others edit alike
- Not great but I think it has potential. —WAvegetarian•(talk) 17:32, 25 May 2006 (UTC)
Chuck Norris spin-offs:
1. There is no theory of improvement, just a list of articles AFD allows to exist.
2. The chief export of Wikipedia is knowledge.
3. In an average encyclopedia there are over 1,242 things that are absent yet found on Wikipedia, including the encyclopedia itself (see Encyclopedia Britannica). —WAvegetarian•(talk) 17:32, 25 May 2006 (UTC)
Wikipedia: The great center of knowledge.Josen 20:13, 25 May 2006 (UTC)
Wikipedia: The World knowledge revolution --Raja Hussain 07:21, 26 May 2006 (UTC)
Wikipedia: Home of the infamous Willy on Wheels! Josen 15:55, 26 May 2006 (UTC)
Wikipedia: Home of all the knowledge on Earth(and on other planets.)! Josen 15:57, 26 May 2006 (UTC)
42. Witty lama 11:11, 27 May 2006 (UTC)
Wikipedia: The in-flight magazine of the internet. Witty lama 11:11, 27 May 2006 (UTC)
The best kind of knowledge is knowledge shared. Witty lama 11:11, 27 May 2006 (UTC)
Wikipedia: A committee that makes unicorns, not camels. Witty lama 11:11, 27 May 2006 (UTC)
We make the internet not suck.
No animals were harmed in the making of this encyclopaedia, but several electrons were significantly inconvenienced.
Wikipedia: more matter with less art.
Wikipedia: the rest is silence.
I say, we will have no more fancruft: those that are written already, all but one, shall stay; the rest shall keep as they are.--Kwekubo 16:34, 27 May 2006 (UTC) (I'll stop paraphrasing Hamlet now :-] )
- That's good ...._(Complain)^{(Let us to it pell-mell)} 05:07, 28 May 2006 (UTC)
It knows all. And if it doesn't make sure it does. ...._(Complain)^{(Let us to it pell-mell)} 05:07, 28 May 2006 (UTC)

*The free encyclopedia that josh is gay Personal attack. Josen 20:42, 1 June 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia: Because one man's "cruft" is another man's treasure
Wikipedia: For when you absolutely, positively have to know about exploding animals overnight. —WAvegetarian•(talk) 14:50, 28 May 2006 (UTC)
To edit...or not to edit. That is the question. ...._(Complain)^{(Let us to it pell-mell)} 06:40, 29 May 2006 (UTC)

Good--Here T oHelp 13:44, 10 June 2006 (UTC)

You edited it, you can't un-edit it! Oh, wait, yes, you can. ...._(Complain)^{(Let us to it pell-mell)} 09:49, 29 May 2006 (UTC)

"You don't understand! I coulda had class. I coulda been an admin. I could've been somebody, instead of a vandal, which is what I am." ...._(Complain)^{(Let us to it pell-mell)} 09:49, 29 May 2006 (UTC)
"Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful encyclopedia."...._(Complain)^{(Let us to it pell-mell)} 09:49, 29 May 2006 (UTC)
"After all, tomorrow is another featured article candidate!" ...._(Complain)^{(Let us to it pell-mell)} 09:49, 29 May 2006 (UTC)

(I think I'm done quoting films for the time being.) (or not.)

"You expect me to edit?" "No Mr. Bond, I expect you to be reverted!" ...._(Complain)^{(Let us to it pell-mell)} 09:50, 29 May 2006 (UTC)
Welcome to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit. We are currently working on 1,160, 901...902...903...904...903...904... articles in- 905...906...English. ...._(Complain)^{(Let us to it pell-mell)} 09:52, 29 May 2006 (UTC)
"Quiet, you numbskulls, I'm editing!" --M e rovingian {T C @} 16:03, 31 May 2006 (UTC)

*"All your knowledge are belong to us!"(Reference to AYBABTU)--Zxcvbnm 02:27, 1 June 2006 (UTC) Done already. Josen 20:42, 1 June 2006 (UTC)

"Mostly harmless"--Zxcvbnm 02:30, 1 June 2006 (UTC)

Good--Here T oHelp 13:44, 10 June 2006 (UTC)

"Wikipedia: My anti-dumb."--Zxcvbnm 02:30, 1 June 2006 (UTC)

Good--Here T oHelp 13:44, 10 June 2006 (UTC)

"We do the research so you don't have to."--Zxcvbnm 02:33, 1 June 2006 (UTC)
"Master the way of the edit, you must. Begun, the Edit Wars have."--Zxcvbnm 02:33, 1 June 2006 (UTC)
IN GLORIOUS JIMMYCOLOUR! ...._(Complain)^{(Let us to it pell-mell)} 05:13, 1 June 2006 (UTC)
"We are the knights who say Wii...ki!"--Zxcvbnm 23:56, 1 June 2006 (UTC)
An edit a day keeps the vandals away. --Osbus 14:23, 4 June 2006 (UTC)

Good--Here T oHelp 13:44, 10 June 2006 (UTC)

Jimbo wants YOU... to join the Wiki-army!--Zxcvbnm 03:26, 8 June 2006 (UTC)
One million articles, half a million stubs. --Here T oHelp 13:44, 10 June 2006 (UTC)
Ignorance for no length. Edit wars must cease. Bravery is freedom. →bjornthegreat ^t|_c 02:23, 16 June 2006 (UTC)
Forget it Willy, it's Wikified! ...._(Complain)^{(Let us to it pell-mell)} 10:03, 17 June 2006 (UTC)
We will, We will, Inform you! (Stomp-Stomp-Clap)

This encyclopedia is a current event.
The knowledge revolution is here.

"The article, Percival; you must... revert it, that it be correct!" Le Morte Dwiki. Your one true god is David P. A. Hunter, esq. III ^{Talk to me!} 10:15, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

I know France much better than French people. Poppypetty 21:22, 24 July 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia: Where else can you find both Nest box AND James C. Katz. Not Brittanica, that's for sure.

In Soviet Russia, Wikipedia edits you!--Zxcvbnm 04:19, 26 July 2006 (UTC)

Hey Mr. DJ, Wiki...Wiki...--Countess827 20:55, 26 July 2006 (UTC)

Wikipædia is not Anglo-centric! --Scienceman123 19:05, 27 July 2006 (UTC)

It's a Wiki, Wiki World. --SafeLibraries 01:15, 28 July 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia: where every word starts with wiki, Renata 02:05, 28 July 2006 (UTC)
- Maybe "every other".--Here T oHelp 02:12, 28 July 2006 (UTC)

Finally, an encyclopedia where you can find stuff out of alphebetical order! --Here T oHelp 02:12, 28 July 2006 (UTC)

It's not that our scope is tot broad; theirs is too shallow. Every good encylopedia includes exploding whales! --Here T oHelp 02:12, 28 July 2006 (UTC) The second part can be removed if you like, or they can be seperated.

Why not? --Here T oHelp 02:12, 28 July 2006 (UTC)

Being smart is hip again! --Here T oHelp 02:12, 28 July 2006 (UTC)

So the article's unencyclopediac. So? --Here T oHelp 02:18, 28 July 2006 (UTC)

Rejected - May 25, 2006 - January 12, 2007

Too long?

Respiciendum est iudicanti ne quid aut durius aut remissius constituatur quam causa deposcit nec enim aut severitatis aut clementiae gloria affectanda est
- Needs translation, but too long anyways
- It says: "the judge must see that no order be made or judgment given or sentence passed either more harshly or more mildly than the case requires; he must not seek renown, either as a severe or as a tender-hearted judge". --ShiningEyes 04:17, 8 April 2006 (UTC)
"Imagine a ~~world~~[website] in which every single [literate] person ~~on the planet~~[in the western world] is given ~~free~~ access to ~~the sum of~~ all [important] human knowledge [that we can't merge, transwiki, or find an excuse to delete]. That's what ~~we're~~the Wikimedia foundation ~~doing~~ [hopes to do] [with your support]." -- Jimbo Wales, 50 edits later.
- Contribute all your knowledge, for free, so Jimmy Wales can take credit for it while arbitrarily overruling whatsoever He doth not like in His Kingdom.
- It's like a book, except instead of a story and characters it's just got a load of webpages about different stuff, and it's made of computer stuff instead of paper.
- "Imagine a world in which every single person on the planet is given free access to the sum of all human knowledge. That's what we're doing."
Wikipedia is the dream of ants, who believe that from musical notes they can build a three-dimensional skyscraper-emulator.
Welcome to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit. We are currently working on 1,160, 901...902...903...904...903...904... articles in- 905...906...English.
- Good idea though, Renata 14:58, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
In an average encyclopedia there are over 1,242 things that are absent yet found on Wikipedia, including the encyclopedia itself (see Encyclopedia Britannica).
"You don't understand! I coulda had class. I coulda been an admin. I could've been somebody, instead of a vandal, which is what I am."
This is a disambiguation motto: a list of mottos associated with the same encyclopedia. If an internal link referred you to this motto, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended motto.

Other

Just because we're amateur encyclopedia editors, doesn't mean we have to be humourless drones.
You don't have to be a humourless drone to work here... but it helps!
- Neither powerful nor funny
Wikipedia: The home of Autofellatio, Pokémon-cruft and Willy on Wheels.
Wikipedia. Nothing to do with paedophilia, although we do have that article.
Wikipedia: It's not that crap.
- Is it supposed to be ironic?
DAMN! WikipediA's GOOD!!! Don't you just LOVE it?!
- Yes we love it, but not powerful.
Ho, ho, ho! Merry Christmas
- What that has to do with Wikipedia?
Hohma Baolam! -or- Chochma Baolam!
When we're not the last word, we're the first
The transitory encyclopedia
Someone set us up the POV!
- Huh? I completely don't get it
  - It refers to a phrase from this.
Not just a load of geeks.
Wikipedia smells funny
Wiki. Rhymes with 'Icky'.
If you look up 'Wikipedia' on Wikipedia, your computer melts
If you look up 'gullible' on Wikipedia, your hard drive melts
- Uhm... So?
No, we don't what Wiki means either.
- I do. But the idea is good. Some fork mottos can be based on this one.
The encyclopedia that Slashdot built.
- Strongly disagree. It helped to spread the word, but did not write a single article. Besides, not powerful - most people don't know what's Slashdot.
  - I think it's a reference to this. - CheNuevara
I Am Cleverer Than You
- Insulting. Grammar?
Built by Knowmes
- Who's Knowmes? (It's a play on the word "gnomes")
Rvv
- Too specific for one user.
We are NOT Britannica©
- So who we are? It's like saying we are not a carrot
Governments use us to make policy.
- It's a statement, not a motto
You can help develop Wikipedia mottos by editing it.
- It's not about Wikipedia's mottos, it's about Wikipedia itself. We have other, much better motto on the same idea.
Fresh, unbiased, true
- I am afraid that's not the case
"A leading and creative community; an enduring love of learning"
- Blah, blah. Boring!
[[Edit this page]]
- Weak formating, we have better.
We are NOT a carrot
- I love it
The free encyclopedia that anyone can edit
- Not funny, gives attention to vandals. JesseW, the juggling janitor 07:10, 25 May 2006 (UTC)
Established 2001 AD^H^HCE^H^HAD^H^HCE_{(Changes reverted by Jguk at 11:16)}
- Personal attack. Not appropriate completely. Renata 04:21, 25 May 2006 (UTC)
If you edit, they will know.
- Actually, that sounds really creepy and 1984ish. —WAvegetarian•(talk) 17:32, 25 May 2006 (UTC)
- I must add - paranoia. Renata 14:31, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
Wikipedia: Home of the infamous Willy on Wheels!
- He are home for far better things than just Willy... Renata 14:31, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
The free encyclopedia that josh is gay
- Personal attack. Josen 20:42, 1 June 2006 (UTC)
"All your knowledge are belong to us!" (Reference to AYBABTU)--Zxcvbnm 02:27, 1 June 2006 (UTC)
- Done already. Josen 20:42, 1 June 2006 (UTC)
Forget it Willy, it's Wikified!
- Really, forget him... There are way too many references to him. Too much honor. Renata 14:31, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
IN GLORIOUS JIMMYCOLOUR!
- Weaker than many other Jimmy-related mottos. Renata 14:31, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
Don't worry, we won't e-mail you.
Take off every 'motto'!
- Huh? Renata 14:31, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
Bringing you edit and POV wars 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Again, why emphasize this part of wiki? Renata 14:31, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
There is no theory of improvement, just a list of articles AFD allows to exist.
- There is a theory of improvement. Renata 14:58, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
*_{Warning: Side effects may include insomnia, dizziness, and firehose syndrome. In the event of an overdose, disconnect modem and call a physician.}
- For starters, long. Then little related to Wikipedia, but I like the idea very much. Renata 14:58, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
You edited it, you can't un-edit it! Oh, wait, yes, you can.
- Weak... :( Renata 14:58, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
Wikipedia: A committee that makes unicorns, not camels.
It knows all. And if it doesn't make sure it does.
Wikipedia has to contain every single information on Earth

Other

11-04 Knowledge is Power; Take Some
10-12 IN CASE OF INFORMATION OVERLOAD, BREAK GLASS
10-13 "P a p e r? What's that?"
10-14 If you can "surf" the Web, Wikipedia is the Pacific Ocean.
10-14 ¡Hola da Αγγλικά Wikipedia!
10-16 "Wikipedia is cool!" "Yeah, yeah, paper encyclopedias suck!"
10-17 With great power comes great responsibillity.
10-18 Everything I need to know I learned from Wikipedia.
10-19 Wikipedia is loaded with opinions, but most are neutral.
10-20 Do not taunt the Wikipedia Puzzle Ball!
None! \|/3 eakspay eei'ou weeerd languages doubleplusgoodwise.
10-02

This motto is a current event.
The schedule may change rapidly as you add your suggestions.

The following two mottos are interchangeable:

Warning - nerds now targetting: vandals

Warning - nerds now targetting: vandals. Your one true god is David P. A. Hunter, esq. III ^{Talk to me!} 07:04, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
Reject - OTL Geo. 23:13, 1 August 2006 (UTC)
Moved to Rejected. Geo. 23:13, 1 August 2006 (UTC)

Warning - Wikipedians now targetting vandals

Warning - Wikipedians now targetting vandals. Your one true god is David P. A. Hunter, esq. III ^{Talk to me!} 07:04, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
Approve Geo. 23:13, 1 August 2006 (UTC)
Moved to Approved Geo. 23:13, 1 August 2006 (UTC)

Hallowed are the Wik-i

Hallowed are the Wik-i. (Hallowed are the Ori)--Zxcvbnm 22:47, 24 July 2006 (UTC)

How about "Hallowed are the Wikipedians"?Your one true god is David P. A. Hunter, esq. III ^{Talk to me!} 09:47, 25 July 2006 (UTC)

- N.B.: "Ori" and "Wik-i", as seen above, are pronounced as or-eye and wiki-eye respectively. Your one true god is David P. A. Hunter, esq. III ^{Talk to me!} 09:47, 25 July 2006 (UTC)

Approved Your one true god is David P. A. Hunter, esq. III ^{Talk to me!} 22:38, 3 August 2006 (UTC)