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→Things aren't always what they seem.

~AH1(TCU) 14:22, 15 August 2008 (UTC)

  • Weak Support: It's not bad, and it has a good message. Any chance the start could be capitalized? Deamon138 (talk) 23:32, 18 August 2008 (UTC)
  • Support I like it. excellent message, and rather clever. A good reminder to all. Nutiketaiel (talk) 12:45, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support strdst_grl (call me Stardust) 16:39, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support. A nice message...good enough for me! Artichoke-Boy (talk) 19:53, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support As per the above. –pjoef (talk • contribs) 12:48, 10 September 2008 (UTC)
Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/September 19, 2008 (Enough support; achieved consensus) H2H (talk) 11:11, 15 September 2008 (UTC)

→ That's what you get, when you let your heart win.

iMatthew (talk) 01:47, 3 September 2008 (UTC)

  • 'weak support--88wolfmaster (talk) 08:53, 3 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Oppose. Don't think the idea that vandalism is heartfelt passion is that funny. Superm401 - Talk 04:05, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Oppose: It's not like everybody's secret intention is to vandalize Wikipedia :) Chamal Talk 06:47, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Oppose per above. - tholly --Turnip-- 09:51, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Strong Oppose You're romanticizing vandalism. Nutiketaiel (talk) 11:47, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Oppose: Maybe CIVIL or 3RR, rather than vandalism. Hiberniantears (talk) 17:03, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Oppose As per User:Nutiketaiel. Jordan Contribs 12:37, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

→ That's what you get, when you let your heart win.

  • Edit Changed links to show that BOLD edits can potentially produce FA •xytram•tkcsgy 13:13, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Strong Support these links send an entirely different message. I like it. Nutiketaiel (talk) 14:14, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support Good message. strdst_grl (call me Stardust) 14:29, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support: Encourages hard work and boldness with editing. Dendodge|TalkContribs 14:38, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support: I like this and it encourages editing. Gaia Octavia Agrippa Talk | Sign 17:37, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support Far better than the other one. –Juliancolton Tropical Cyclone 20:55, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support. Good message, encouraging. ~AH1(TCU) 22:29, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support: That's far better. I agree that it's encouraging. Chamal Talk 12:11, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support Excellent, nice and catchy. Jordan Contribs 12:37, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Strong Support. A really well constructed motto about being bold and taking chances. Artichoke-Boy (talk) 19:59, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
Edit 1 Approved as per WP:SNOW for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/September 18, 2008 •xytram•tkcsgy 10:06, 10 September 2008 (UTC)
(Procedural note: Original motto Rejected) Hersfold (t/a/c) 01:48, 11 September 2008 (UTC)

→ I kissed a girl, and they liked it.

iMatthew (talk) 01:47, 3 September 2008 (UTC)

  • Support Very clever, though the second link seems slightly odd. –Juliancolton Tropical Cyclone 01:55, 3 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support I agree there but i cant think of a better link for the second bit. If it said "and they liked it" I could see FA being a good link. ·Add§hore· Talk/Cont 08:17, 3 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Oppose - To me, it seems neither catchy nor meaningful, but that is just my opinion. --UberScienceNerd Talk Contributions 20:24, 3 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support, but strongly suggest WP:FA is changed to Wikipedia:Wikipediholic. Superm401 - Talk 04:11, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support, it's an amusing idea. How about 'and we liked it' (instead of 'and I liked it' or 'and they liked it'). Using 'we' involves everyone in a first person plural way, 'I' leaves everyone else out, 'they' is third person and feels... semi-detached. --Chris Jefferies (talk) 08:49, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support, but 'and we liked it' or 'and they liked it' seems better. - tholly --Turnip-- 09:51, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
Changed to "and they liked it." iMatthew (talk) 10:02, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support •xytram•tkcsgy 10:10, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support as is. Clever and funny, and the links seem appropriate. I don't think it needs any further revision. Nutiketaiel (talk) 14:17, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support strdst_grl (call me Stardust) 14:32, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support as long as it is changed to "and THEY liked it"spider1224 21:55, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support per Superm401 above -- WP:FA should really be WP:HOLIC. Trvsdrlng (talk) 06:27, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support Definite support. Jordan Contribs 12:37, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
  • For the record, I still support the motto, but strongly oppose the suggested changes. Nutiketaiel (talk) 14:51, 9 September 2008 (UTC)
Approved as per WP:SNOW for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/September 17, 2008 •xytram•tkcsgy 10:03, 10 September 2008 (UTC)

No matter how big you become, never forget the little guy.

A motto on how you should never forget you were once new. LAAFan 22:40, 31 August 2008 (UTC)

  • Support I like it, we were all newbies once and they are very important to the wikipedia. Monster Under Your Bed (talk) 02:09, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support - Yep, looks like a good motto for me. Helping newbies or inexperienced users is something that I admire. :-) Thanks, RyRy (talk) 03:38, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support A good one. Enigma message 03:43, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support Dang, I like this one alot. Burner0718 Jibba Jabba! 03:49, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Strong Support Nutiketaiel (talk) 12:22, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support strdst_grl (call me Stardust) 16:14, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support - Fantastic message! --UberScienceNerd Talk Contributions 19:39, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Strong support. A great message and one that I believe in. ~AH1(TCU) 22:46, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support •xytram•tkcsgy 12:35, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/September 16, 2008 •xytram•tkcsgy 09:57, 10 September 2008 (UTC)

A Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game Activity

The meaning of this is explained by its links. Sorry if this is redundant to a previous motto or otherwise problematic; I have not participated in Motto of the Day for some time. UberScienceNerd Talk Contributions 21:51, 31 August 2008 (UTC)

  • Strong Support Funny and clever. Nutiketaiel (talk) 12:29, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support Especially clever I think and well worthy.--Kerotan-Have a nice day :) 13:12, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Supportstrdst_grl (call me Stardust) 16:15, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support I like it. Accurate. Master Runner (Talk/Contribs) 04:02, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support After passing it many times -it's grown on me! •xytram•tkcsgy 21:48, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/September 15, 2008 •xytram•tkcsgy 09:55, 10 September 2008 (UTC)

→ Why So Serious?

A motto about Wikipedia humor. I got the line from the 2008 Batman film, "The Dark Knight". Artichoke-Boy (talk) 18:31, 18 August 2008 (UTC)

  • Support I like it. LegoKontribsTalkM 16:49, 31 August 2008 (UTC)
  • Support Pretty cool. Burner0718 Jibba Jabba! 03:54, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support Looks good to me. Nutiketaiel (talk) 12:34, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Supportstrdst_grl (call me Stardust) 16:17, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support. We all need our occasional humour once in a while. ~AH1(TCU) 22:50, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support Good recent quote to show a side of wiki not well known •xytram•tkcsgy 07:50, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/September 14, 2008 •xytram•tkcsgy 09:53, 10 September 2008 (UTC)

There is no such thing as a Civil War

I feel obligated to say that this was inspired by the book "Who Ordered the Jumbo Shrimp?" by Jon Agee. The book stated that the term CIVIL WAR was actually an oxymoron. The book doesn't have a Wikipedia article, though, so I couldn't arrow-link it. Artichoke-Boy (talk) 16:26, 17 August 2008 (UTC)

  • Weak Oppose...The first link is kinda strange.Kfc18645 talk 01:30, 18 August 2008 (UTC)
  • Weak support: why is it strange that "Civil" links to "WP:CIVIL"? Deamon138 (talk) 23:29, 18 August 2008 (UTC)
  • Strong Support Very clever; I've actually heard that quotation from many different people. Nutiketaiel (talk) 12:40, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support strdst_grl (call me Stardust) 16:18, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support. Good message. ~AH1(TCU) 22:55, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support very clever. Kolindigo (talk) 23:31, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support Very nice. La Pianista (T•C•S) 01:03, 8 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Weak support •xytram•tkcsgy 12:23, 8 September 2008 (UTC)
Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/September 13, 2008 •xytram•tkcsgy 09:50, 10 September 2008 (UTC)

Everything worth doing is worth doing well

I added this before, but it's completely disappeared from this page and it isn't anywhere else in the project, even page histories. Does anyone know what mught have happened? If not, leave it and I'll start the procedure again. strdst_grl (call me Stardust) 11:49, 7 April 2008 (UTC)

  • Oppose, way too cliche--Jac16888 (talk) 16:59, 7 April 2008 (UTC)
  • Support as long as it hasn't been done before. —ScouterSig 15:22, 11 April 2008 (UTC)

To be reopened - not enough discussion. Simply south (talk) 17:18, 1 July 2008 (UTC)

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Support if not previously used.--88wolfmaster (talk) 21:29, 13 August 2008 (UTC)
  • I checked everywhere I could think of; as far as I can tell, no-one's done it before. strdst_grl (call me Stardust) 13:05, 14 August 2008 (UTC)
  • Strong Support - Very nice, I like it. However, I do suggest a small revision; perhaps "worth doing" should link here instead. Just a note, though; it's still fine the way it is. Nutiketaiel (talk) 13:21, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support - Nice sentiment. Kolindigo (talk) 23:36, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support •xytram•tkcsgy 09:39, 10 September 2008 (UTC)
Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/September 12, 2008 •xytram•tkcsgy 09:43, 10 September 2008 (UTC)

→ Hail Satanas We are the Black Legions

Sort of a reverse psychology one so we all behave to prove we aren't.:) Sticky Parkin 02:09, 17 August 2008 (UTC)

  • Strong oppose I don't think it's going to come across that way, sorry. Hersfold (t/a/c) 01:40, 3 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Strong Oppose I agree- it wouldn't come across. After all, reverse psychology would probably have the same problems as sarcasm. Nutiketaiel (talk) 12:44, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Strong Oppose strdst_grl (call me Stardust) 16:20, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
Rejected As this would come across the wrong way, it shouldn't be a Wikipedia Motto. iMatthew (talk) 19:57, 6 September 2008 (UTC)

→ With great power comes great responsibility.

I'm almost certain it's been done before, but I had a sudden epiphany after watching Spider-Man recently, and thought I'd give it a shot. --Mizu onna sango15/水女珊瑚15 05:29, 12 June 2008 (UTC)

I like it, but it's a bit admin-specific. -- Escape Artist Swyer Talk to me The mess I've made 16:55, 7 August 2008 (UTC)
information Note: Was done on January 12, 2008. Does not necessarily prevent it from being used again, but historically it's never been done. Hersfold (t/a/c) 21:18, 12 August 2008 (UTC)
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  • Oppose Was already used. –Juliancolton Tropical Cyclone 13:37, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Strong Oppose - I actually really like the quote and the links, as it also reminds people that the Admins have a duty to them. But, if it has been done before, we should not use it again with so many worthy candidates floating around. I would definitely support the same sentiment with a different specific quotation, though. Nutiketaiel (talk) 13:56, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
Rejected Motto has been used before. iMatthew (talk) 19:45, 6 September 2008 (UTC)

You deserve a break today...from Wikipedia

A slogan from McDonald's. -- K. Annoyomous24 GO LAKERS! Please reply on my talk page. Thanks. 06:41, 8 August 2008 (UTC)

It sounds like you want someone to take a wikibreak and stop editing Wikipedia. Don't we want editors to edit Wikipedia? Thanks, RyRy (talk) 08:46, 11 August 2008 (UTC)
Do you really want people to get addicted to Wikipedia? Also, it just says for "today". -- K. Annoyomous24 GO LAKERS! Please reply on my talk page. Thanks. 18:01, 14 August 2008 (UTC)
One editor can make a big difference to Wikipedia in one day. And since hundreds of users read the Motto of the Day, hundreds of users might leave Wikipedia for a day if this was to appear on Motto of the Day. That can be a big loss to Wikipedia. Do we really want that to happen? No, I don't think so, and I wouldn't want anything like this to happen at all. -- RyRy (talk) 03:51, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Oppose, doesn't seem welcoming. Hersfold (t/a/c) 01:27, 3 September 2008 (UTC)
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  • Oppose Doesn't seem catchy and we want editors to keep editing :P Monster Under Your Bed (talk) 02:02, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Oppose per my comments above. -- RyRy (talk) 03:51, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Oppose Kind of gives the wrong idea doesn't it. - tholly --Turnip-- 09:51, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Weak Oppose It's funny, but it does send the wrong message. Maybe it you reworded it so that Wikipedia WAS the break- from that individual's dreary work or whatever. Or maybe even a break from fast food? Nutiketaiel (talk) 11:58, 4 September 2008 (UTC)

Rejected It seems we have a consensus here saying that overall it is funny, but it send the wrong message. iMatthew (talk) 19:43, 6 September 2008 (UTC)

Never pet a burning dog.

A good friend said it once, and I've been saying it ever since! Lazywolf (talk) 02:33, 6 September 2008 (UTC)

  • Strong Oppose Nothing to do with Wikipedia, and burning dogs is a sad mental picture. iMatthew (talk) 12:21, 6 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Extreme Strong Oppose I agree with iMatthew. The motto doesn't even have links! And it's just terrible to think of a burning dog!!! We want to spread a good message about Wikipedia!! Not this!! --♥Soccer5525♥Talk To Me! 12:26, 6 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Strong Oppose - No wikipedia relation at all. Nutiketaiel (talk) 15:30, 6 September 2008 (UTC)
Rejected per WP:SNOW - sorry, mottos need to relate to Wikipedia in some way and this is highly inappropriate to begin with. I realize you are new here, but all the same, please consider what other people's reactions could be before you post something. Wikipedia is a high-traffic site and we get many visitors daily who may not know what we're about. Hersfold (t/a/c) 15:57, 6 September 2008 (UTC)

Remember the Titans

I got this line from the name of a well-known sports movie, "Remember the Titans". This motto states that you should remember wikipedians for their contributions even if they have left us. It also derects you to the Deceased Wikipedians Memorial page. Artichoke-Boy (talk) 20:52, 9 August 2008 (UTC)

How does this relate to Wikipedia? -- K. Annoyomous24 04:07, 31 August 2008 (UTC)
Because the people listed at Deceased Wikipedians were Wikipedians...? Hersfold (t/a/c) 01:27, 3 September 2008 (UTC)
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Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/September 11, 2008 Hersfold (t/a/c) 23:56, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

Many trolls live under bridges, but not everyone that lives under a bridge is a troll.

~AH1(TCU) 22:29, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

  • Support Makes sense. -- K. Annoyomous24 03:57, 31 August 2008 (UTC)
  • Support Its OK Monster Under Your Bed (talk) 02:11, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support •xytram•tkcsgy 09:55, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support I wish more people would realize how true this is.  Mm40 (talk | contribs)  10:55, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Strong Support Cleverly worded, excellent message. Nutiketaiel (talk) 12:51, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support: Nice way to say that people make mistakes. Chamal Talk 13:10, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Supportstrdst_grl (call me Stardust) 15:43, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support Great way to promote good faith among users. iMatthew (talk) 01:04, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/September 10, 2008 Hersfold (t/a/c) 23:54, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

What goes around, comes around.

The motto simply says "what goes around, comes around," in other words with the links, "If you vandalize too much, you will be blocked" It may convince users to stop vandalizing, or they will face the consequences of being blocked. RyRy5 (talk) 23:45, 20 April 2008 (UTC)

Comment - I think that's been a motto before....if it hasn't, then I Support. Joelster (talk) 00:18, 21 April 2008 (UTC)
I checked, and I don't think it has been.--RyRy5 (talk) 00:30, 21 April 2008 (UTC)
Comment. It might be an EUI, one time there were like 8 different edits nominated at the same time, anybody remember? ~AH1(TCU) 00:37, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

To be reopened - not enough discussion. Simply south (talk) 17:18, 1 July 2008 (UTC)

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  • information Note: has not been used before. Hersfold (t/a/c) 21:57, 12 August 2008 (UTC)
Support if not previously used.--88wolfmaster (talk) 21:28, 13 August 2008 (UTC)

Oppose Makes it sound like blocks are punitive rather than preventive, which is what they are. Erik the Red 2 (AVE·CAESAR) 14:40, 15 August 2008 (UTC)

comment - Wow, I nominated this on April 20 and its still here! I have changed the link from WP:BLOCK --> WP:REVERT. Indeed, blocks are preventative, not intended to be used as punishment. Thanks, RyRy (talk) 03:31, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/September 9, 2008 - seems like it's coming across better with the new link. Hersfold (t/a/c) 23:50, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

POP! goes Perfection!

~AH1(TCU) 19:19, 29 June 2008 (UTC)

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  • weak support --88wolfmaster (talk) 01:29, 18 August 2008 (UTC)
  • Support, I like it. - tholly --Turnip-- 09:51, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support - I like it. It's cute. It doesn't say much, but it's cute. Nutiketaiel (talk) 13:35, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/September 8, 2008 Hersfold (t/a/c) 23:44, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

If Not Us, Who? If Not Now, When?

Paul, in Saudi (talk) 14:47, 29 June 2008 (UTC)

  • Weak support. Good idea overall, but some links would be nice. ~AH1(TCU) 19:19, 29 June 2008 (UTC)
  • Weak support per above. --EinsteiNewton 21:39, 29 June 2008 (UTC)
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If Not Us, Who? If Not Now, When?

  • Is this a bit better? •xytram•tkcsgy 09:41, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Strong Support - It's excellent with the links. Sends a good message. Nutiketaiel (talk) 13:36, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Supportstrdst_grl (call me Stardust) 17:10, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support I think it's really good!--Lizzysama (talk) 01:28, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
Edit 1 Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/September 7, 2008. Hersfold (t/a/c) 23:34, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

To be is to be perceived

~AH1(TCU) 01:42, 7 November 2007 (UTC)

  • Support. Good. —ScouterSig 21:11, 12 November 2007 (UTC)
  • Comment: "Perceived" was misspelled. I have altered the spelling in the heading. Bobo. 17:41, 25 November 2007 (UTC)

To be reopened - not enough discussion. Simply south (talk) 11:22, 28 June 2008 (UTC)

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  • Support I like this one. Note this quote is from George Berkeley. •xytram•tkcsgy 09:59, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support Much more cerebral than the normal quotes. I like it. Nutiketaiel (talk) 13:39, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Strong Support. I love the message! Artichoke-Boy (talk) 20:17, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/September 6, 2008 Hersfold (t/a/c) 23:30, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

→ It'll all get better in time.

iMatthew (talk) 23:56, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

  • Support I think the links be switched around. Maybe we could move the WP:BOLD, to "better", and WP:FA, to "time". Because if you're bold with editing, it'll pay off in the end with a featured article, right? (This is just a suggestion, ha ha!) --♥Soccer5525♥Talk To Me! 00:22, 6 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support - I agree with Soccer5525's suggested switch. Nutiketaiel (talk) 15:32, 6 September 2008 (UTC)
     Done iMatthew (talk) 15:40, 6 September 2008 (UTC)
Wow, talk about instant gratification...  :-) Nutiketaiel (talk) 15:49, 6 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support - Sounds good to me. :-) -- RyRy (talk) 00:48, 7 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support - I like this one. :) Dillard421 (talk • contribs) 00:49, 7 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support •xytram•tkcsgy 12:11, 8 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Weak Support Kind of short, but like it. -- K. Annoyomous24[c] 06:16, 12 September 2008 (UTC)
Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/October 18, 2008 Hersfold (t/a/c) 20:51, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

→ I got a pocket, got a pocket full of sunshine.

iMatthew (talk) 23:56, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

  • Support - Not bad. The second link is clever. Nutiketaiel (talk) 15:34, 6 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Weak Support - It's not really catchy. Just doesn't do it for me. --♥Soccer5525♥Talk To Me! 17:53, 6 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support makes sense. -- K. Annoyomous24[c] 20:19, 7 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Weak Support I just feel the links are the wrong way around. I feel that "I got a pocket, got a pocket full of sunshine." sound better •xytram•tkcsgy 12:13, 8 September 2008 (UTC)
Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/October 17, 2008 Hersfold (t/a/c) 20:50, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

It's the little things you do now, that make the difference later.

--♥Soccer5525♥Talk To Me! 19:40, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

  • Support. I like how it's a positive "What goes around, comes around" message. Artichoke-Boy (talk) 19:48, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support I would prefer 'later' to be linked to WP:FA. Only because editing shouldn't be about awards •xytram•tkcsgy 21:42, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
  • CommentI changed the link for later to the WP:FA, like Xytram said. Hope that works better. --♥Soccer5525♥Talk To Me! 00:23, 6 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support. ∞☼Geaugagrrl(T)/(C) 06:11, 6 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support: That's good. Simple and to the point. Chamal Talk 13:06, 6 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support - Excellent message. Nutiketaiel (talk) 15:36, 6 September 2008 (UTC)
Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/October 16, 2008. Hersfold (t/a/c) 20:48, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

→ All who have accomplished great things have had a great aim.

Just found this and I like it •xytram•tkcsgy 15:19, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

  • Strong Support - This is a great one. Nutiketaiel (talk) 15:36, 6 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support « Hiram111ΔTalK Δ 16:45, 6 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support Good motto and links. I like it. -- MightyWarrior (talk) 15:07, 11 September 2008 (UTC)
Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/October 15, 2008 Hersfold (t/a/c) 20:47, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

Fortune favours the brave

From the famous Latin proverb "Fortes fortuna adiuvat". Chamal Talk 12:03, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

  • Weak Support I suppose it works. Jordan Contribs 12:23, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support Although I would prefer "fortune" to be linked to FA •xytram•tkcsgy 12:25, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
I think that's a good idea. But let's wait and see what others think... Chamal Talk 13:42, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support - I like it, but I agree that Fortune would be better off linked to something else, either WP:FA or WP:AWARDS. Nutiketaiel (talk) 14:01, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

Fortune favours the brave

Edit 1: Fortune linked to WP:FA, as suggested. Chamal Talk 15:31, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

  • Strong Support - Looks great with the new link. Nutiketaiel (talk) 15:37, 6 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Strong Support - New link was a great improvement; meaning is clearer. La Pianista (T•C•S) 00:50, 8 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Strong support As per my comments above •xytram•tkcsgy 12:18, 8 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support--88wolfmaster (talk) 18:10, 10 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support. A good message...it's catchy! Artichoke-Boy (talk) 22:01, 10 September 2008 (UTC)
Edit 1 Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/October 14, 2008; original Rejected. Hersfold (t/a/c) 20:44, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

One step at a time, who could suppose what together we'll find?

From the opening lyrics of the television series Franny's Feet. More links needed. La Alquimista 07:27, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

  • Support - I like it. Stardust8212 11:13, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support: It's fine. I don't think too many links are really needed for this. Chamal Talk 12:06, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support I agree with Chamal, I think it's just right •xytram•tkcsgy 12:26, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support Encourages collaboration. Jordan Contribs 12:32, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support - Looks good to me. Nutiketaiel (talk) 14:02, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/October 13, 2008 Hersfold (t/a/c) 20:42, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

Half empty? Half full? Maybe the glass needs more water.

Based on the saying "the glass is half full." Trvsdrlng (talk) 06:56, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

  • Support: I like it. It's cleverly said. Chamal Talk 12:08, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Strong Support Great motto. Jordan Contribs 12:32, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Strong Support - I really like this one. It's clever, a great sentiment and excellent use of links. Nutiketaiel (talk) 14:03, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support. A very smart motto with a good message! Artichoke-Boy (talk) 19:56, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/October 12, 2008. Hersfold (t/a/c) 20:39, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

Use the Force, Luke

--♥Soccer5525♥Talk To Me! 00:02, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

  • Oppose It's not very catchy. iMatthew (talk) 00:55, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Oppose Just doesn't do it. Jordan Contribs 12:32, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Cliche. Nutiketaiel (talk) 14:03, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Weak oppose Almost, but slightly overused. La Pianista (T•C•S) 00:51, 8 September 2008 (UTC)
Rejected Hersfold (t/a/c) 20:38, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

When on Wikipedia, do as Wikipedians do

Has this motto been done before? Simply south (talk) 16:08, 4 September 2008 (UTC)

  • I would support this with links... maybe "When on Wikipedia, do as Wikipedians do"? The second clause could also link to WP:AGF. Trvsdrlng (talk) 06:59, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support as per Trvdrlng's linked version (Wikipedians/EDIT) •xytram•tkcsgy 12:28, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support Nice one. Jordan Contribs 12:37, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support the linked version by Trvsdrlng, assuming this one hasn't been done before. Nutiketaiel (talk) 14:07, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support well that is actually a good advice « Hiram111ΔTalK Δ 16:48, 6 September 2008 (UTC)
Linked version Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/October 11, 2008 Hersfold (t/a/c) 20:37, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

→ One step at a time, there's no need to rush.

iMatthew (talk) 01:47, 3 September 2008 (UTC)

Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/October 10, 2008 Hersfold (t/a/c) 20:36, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

The hitman, the target, the payment.

~ YBK 21:33, 7 August 2008 (UTC)

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  • Comment Im not so sure about the last one, not everyone gets an award from editors for there hard work and its a shame. Some newbies maybe left in the dark because Wikipedia is such a big place and they are overlooked. Just my opinion. Monster Under Your Bed (talk) 02:00, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
    • Support I like this one as it's to the point. However, maybe change the payment to simply be the Main Page? The 'payment' for either correcting vandalism or FAC is wikipedia itself IMHO. •xytram•tkcsgy 09:03, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
Maybe more should. Maybe this will help engourage that. Nutiketaiel (talk) 14:10, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

The hitman, the target, the payment.

Switched the second link to WP:FAC--88wolfmaster (talk) 23:57, 19 August 2008 (UTC)

  • Comment You dont really get an award when making a article have FAC, will you? -- K. Annoyomous24 04:04, 31 August 2008 (UTC)
  • Anyone can give out a barnstar for any reason. Hersfold (t/a/c) 01:27, 3 September 2008 (UTC)
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Edit 1 Approved with link to WP:FA: "The hitman, the target, the payment." for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/October 9, 2008; original Rejected. Hersfold (t/a/c) 20:35, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

→ Come listen to my story about a man named Jed.

The first sentence in the song The Ballad of Jed Clampett, the theme song of the Beverly Hillbillies. –Juliancolton Tropical Cyclone 20:43, 12 August 2008 (UTC)

It is a bad thing to feel like you WP:OWN a FA, though. Erik the Red 2 (AVE·CAESAR) 14:50, 15 August 2008 (UTC)
How about changing it from WP:OWN to WP:EDIANS? ≈ The Haunted Angel 15:03, 15 August 2008 (UTC)
Done. –Juliancolton Tropical Cyclone 13:51, 19 August 2008 (UTC)
I think you should change "my" to "our" because it'll make more sense. -- K. Annoyomous24 04:06, 31 August 2008 (UTC)
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  • Support if 'my' changed to 'our' as per K. Annoyomous24. - tholly --Turnip-- 09:51, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support as is; its supposed to be quoting a song, as I understand it. While "our" might be more thematically appropriate for Wikipedia, the reference might then be lost on people who otherwise would have gotten it. Nutiketaiel (talk) 11:55, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Weak support strdst_grl (call me Stardust) 15:56, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Supportspider1224 22:12, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/October 8, 2008 Hersfold (t/a/c) 20:32, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

→ Where You'd Rather Be!

The motto for the Agua Caliente Casino. -- K. Annoyomous24 GO LAKERS! Please reply on my talk page. Thanks. 06:41, 8 August 2008 (UTC)

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  • Oppose I dont really see the connection between a casino and the wikipedia. It should be something like Where else but....Wikipedia! Monster Under Your Bed (talk) 02:05, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Oppose Can't say it really screams "Wikipedia" at me. Nutiketaiel (talk) 12:00, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Weak oppose - I see your point, butI don't think it works. strdst_grl (call me Stardust) 15:48, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
Rejected Hersfold (t/a/c) 20:31, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

You've Come a Long Way, Baby

The motto for Virginia Slims Women Cigarettes. Got it from here. -- K. Annoyomous24 GO LAKERS! Please reply on my talk page. Thanks. 06:41, 8 August 2008 (UTC)

  • Leaning from Weak Support to Support. I like how it's saying that Featured Articles have a long history. Artichoke-Boy (talk) 01:31, 18 August 2008 (UTC)
  • Support Hersfold (t/a/c) 01:27, 3 September 2008 (UTC)
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  • Support - I really like this one! Catchy, encouraging, sets an achievable goal and imparts enthusiasm. --Chris Jefferies (talk) 08:56, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support - tholly --Turnip-- 09:51, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Strong support I really like this one.  Mm40 (talk | contribs)  10:51, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Weak Support - Nothing really wrong with it, and it is clever. I guess I'm just not a big fan of the cigarette ads. Probably just my own prejudice; good motto, though. Nutiketaiel (talk) 14:19, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Weak Support strdst_grl (call me Stardust) 15:58, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/October 7, 2008 Hersfold (t/a/c) 20:31, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

→ I'm searching for great warriors, Yoda. Great warriors? War don't make one great.

This was from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. I got the motto from Paulinho28's user page. -- K. Annoyomous24 GO LAKERS! Please reply on my talk page. Thanks. 06:23, 8 August 2008 (UTC)

  • Comment. Quote is off it's I'm looking for a great warrior. Oh! Great warrior! Wars not make one great.--88wolfmaster (talk) 03:54, 14 August 2008 (UTC)
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"I'm looking for a great warrior. Oh! Great warrior! Wars not make one great."

Hope this'll work. -- K. Annoyomous24 20:38, 3 September 2008 (UTC)

  • STRONG SUPPORT I love it (now that it's been corrected, anyway). It's perfect. Nutiketaiel (talk) 12:06, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Comment Surely burecrats aren't involved in edit wars? This doesn't make much sense to me. strdst_grl (call me Stardust) 16:01, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Love it!spider1224 22:17, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Strong Support Stardust8212 11:20, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Comment There should be 2 sets of quote marks since luke says "I'm looking for a grat warrior" and yoda replies "great warrior!" etc. line break would be a good idea. Machete97 (talk) 17:15, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
Edit 1 Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/October 6, 2008 with added line break as suggested; original Rejected. Hersfold (t/a/c) 20:23, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia, Where Verifiability meets Freedom

-- K. Annoyomous24 GO LAKERS! Please reply on my talk page. Thanks. 23:21, 17 August 2008 (UTC)

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  • Weak Support Not bad, not bad. Feels like we could have a better word in there than "verifiability," but I can;t think of one, so not bad. The links are good. Nutiketaiel (talk) 12:12, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support This motto is one of the few that I like. –pjoef (talk • contribs) 15:33, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support Seems pretty good to me. Master Runner (Talk/Contribs) 03:54, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/October 5, 2008. Hersfold (t/a/c) 19:43, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

→ Dare to be stupid!

The name of a Weird Al song --UberScienceNerd Talk Contributions 22:30, 1 September 2008 (UTC)

I like it. I also like Weird Al.  Mm40 (talk | contribs)  10:53, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Strong Support This one's great. Nutiketaiel (talk) 12:13, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Supportstrdst_grl (call me Stardust) 16:11, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support. Good idea. ~AH1(TCU) 22:39, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Weak Support I understand the reference, and I get the point you're trying to make, but there's a big difference between being bold and being stupid. Trvsdrlng (talk) 06:30, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Strong Support It's always good to have a different range of mottos, not just the average happy-go-lucky motto. This ones funny, and different. It made me LOL, which is great! --♥Soccer5525♥Talk To Me! 00:09, 6 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Weak Support As per Trvsdrlng •xytram•tkcsgy 12:22, 8 September 2008 (UTC)
Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/October 4, 2008. Hersfold (t/a/c) 19:37, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

→ Change we can believe in

While I am not a supporter of Barack Obama, his famous campaign slogan appears to make a good Wikipedia motto. --UberScienceNerd Talk Contributions 18:45, 1 September 2008 (UTC)

  • Support Not a big Obama fan, either. Looks like a good motto, though. I'll see if I can go find a Ralph Nader quote that can be turned into a motto. Nutiketaiel (talk) 12:22, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support It reflects Wikipedia well, and is in tune with the news right now. Master Runner (Talk/Contribs) 03:55, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Weak support I like it, but maybe believe could link to either WP:V or WP:FA •xytram•tkcsgy 12:34, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Thank you for the suggestion; the WP:V idea is fitting, and I have modified the motto accordingly. --UberScienceNerd Talk Contributions 19:46, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support No problem and I've changed my vote •xytram•tkcsgy 21:47, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/October 3, 2008. Hersfold (t/a/c) 19:35, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

Fools and bairns should never see half-done work

A Scottish proverb that might be written for Wikipedia. - BanyanTree 22:50, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

  • Weak support - It's a good enough motto. Maybe throw in a link or two to show more clearly how it relates to Wikipedia. Nutiketaiel (talk) 12:48, 4 September 2008 (UTC)

Fools and bairns should never see half-done work

  • Edit 1 Hows about this? Note I don't personally believe us wikipedians are fools and bairns! •xytram•tkcsgy 21:58, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support - Good links. Nutiketaiel (talk) 15:44, 6 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support - Good motto and the links improve it. Stardust8212 15:09, 9 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support As per the above comments. It's good enough for me. –pjoef (talk • contribs) 12:51, 10 September 2008 (UTC)
Edit 1 Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/October 2, 2008; original Rejected. Hersfold (t/a/c) 19:29, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

I updated the info as soon as it happened, but it was already updated!

~AH1(TCU) 22:29, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

  • Comment - Exactly what purpose is this motto supposed to make? -- RyRy (talk) 03:33, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Weak Oppose - I think this is more relevant to Wikinews rather then Wikipedia. As WP:NOT says, "Wikipedia should not offer first-hand news reports on breaking stories". Chamal Talk 05:45, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Not particuliarly relevant to Wikipedia, and it feels... awkwardly worded. Nutiketaiel (talk) 12:49, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Opposestrdst_grl (call me Stardust) 15:42, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Oppose - You updated what was already updated? --UberScienceNerd Talk Contributions 19:31, 7 September 2008 (UTC)
Rejected Hersfold (t/a/c) 19:26, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

→All great truths begin as blasphemies.

~AH1(TCU) 22:29, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

  • Strong Support - I really like this one. It gets me right in the gut. Nutiketaiel (talk) 12:51, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support This one is really great. :) Kolindigo (talk) 23:33, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support •xytram•tkcsgy 21:58, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/October 1, 2008. Not the strongest consensus, but people have had a month to voice any objections. Hersfold (t/a/c) 19:25, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

→You can't stop an avalanche as it races down the hill
You can try to stop the seasons, girl, but you know you never will

The first two lines of You Can't Stop the Beat from Hairspray. Strdst grl (talk) 13:47, 1 April 2008 (UTC)

  • Oppose I hated that movie, but more importantly, I don't remember any of those words coming out of the mouth of a beached whale (trust me, when a beached whales talk, I remember what they say). 75.66.58.122 (talk) 21:20, 30 April 2008 (UTC)
  • Support- nice links! --EinsteiNewton 23:30, 3 July 2008 (UTC)
That's the version I found on all of the lyric sites I checked. strdst_grl (call me Stardust) 10:58, 7 June 2008 (UTC)

To be reopened - not enough discussion. Simply south (talk) 17:18, 1 July 2008 (UTC)

  • Oppose. WODUP 04:27, 12 August 2008 (UTC)
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  • Oppose - Not sure of the reference, but the links are pretty cumbersome. Nutiketaiel (talk) 13:11, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Oppose per above. La Pianista (T•C•S) 01:17, 8 September 2008 (UTC)
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→ I have a dream that you can edit!

It has probably been done before since it's from Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I have a dream" speech, but it's worth a shot. Mouse is back 03:59, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

To be reopened - not enough discussion. Simply south (talk) 17:18, 1 July 2008 (UTC)

  • Support. WODUP 04:28, 12 August 2008 (UTC)
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  • Support Clearly shows Wikipedia's main characteristic (that anyone can edit it!). We could probably link "a dream" to Wikipedia though. ♠TomasBat 14:32, 18 August 2008 (UTC)
  • Comment - Quote is a little overused... I guess its OK, though. I really have no strong feelings one way or the other. Nutiketaiel (talk) 13:13, 4 September 2008 (UTC)

→ I have a dream that you can edit!

Edit 1. See my comment just above. ♠TomasBat 14:32, 18 August 2008 (UTC)

  • Support as it's a good quote with solid links. Trvsdrlng (talk) 20:52, 17 September 2008 (UTC)
Original Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/September 30, 2008; edit 1 Rejected. Hersfold (t/a/c) 19:20, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

→ Work it, make it, do it, makes us
Harder, better, faster, stronger.

Listened to "Stronger" on the radio for the nearly thousandth time (arrrg!) and thought up this. The Chronic 02:01, 5 April 2008 (UTC)

  • Oppose Why are you even listening to mainstream media? flaminglawyerc 11:18, 15 April 2008 (UTC)
  • Support. I love Daft Punk, and this does kind of capture the spirit. Master Runner (Talk/Contribs) 02:11, 26 June 2008 (UTC)

To be reopened - not enough discussion. Simply south (talk) 17:18, 1 July 2008 (UTC)

  • Support- the links are great, although admittedly the 'faster' link doesn't really match. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Einsteinewton (talk • contribs) 23:32, 3 July 2008 (UTC)
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  • Weak Support - I don't get the reference, but the quote itself looks OK, and the links all seem to fit. I think the "faster" link to Wiki Statistics is supposed to denote the speed of our growth. Nutiketaiel (talk) 13:15, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support strdst_grl (call me Stardust) 16:40, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support Can't stand the song, but the quote works well, and I like the links. Trvsdrlng (talk) 21:59, 17 September 2008 (UTC)
Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/September 29, 2008. Hersfold (t/a/c) 19:17, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

Edit, edit, to the limit, limit

~AH1(TCU) 17:30, 5 April 2008 (UTC)

  • Oppose Absolutely meaningless--Jac16888 (talk) 09:46, 7 April 2008 (UTC)
  • Weak Support I hate that song (apparently Jac hasn't heard it) but nice idea. 75.66.58.122 (talk) 21:17, 30 April 2008 (UTC)
  • Weak Support I know where thi song came from. Although I suggest adding a link or two.--RyRy5 (talk ♠ wikify) 01:45, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

To be reopened - not enough discussion. Simply south (talk) 17:18, 1 July 2008 (UTC)

|→ Edit, edit, to the limit, limit

Edit 1, suggestion. --EinsteiNewton 17:07, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

To be reopened - not enough discussion. Simply south (talk) 17:18, 1 July 2008 (UTC)

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  • Strong Support I did not like the original, but I do like this version now that "limit" links to the Wikiholics page. Funny and clever. Nutiketaiel (talk) 13:16, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Supportstrdst_grl (call me Stardust) 16:41, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support •xytram•tkcsgy 12:24, 8 September 2008 (UTC)
Edit 1 Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/September 28, 2008; original Rejected. Hersfold (t/a/c) 19:14, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

One man's trash is another man's treasure.

Well known saying that I like. Would be appreciated if someone could find a link to FA improvers or something. Thanks. Me what do u want? Your Hancock Please 01:34, 8 April 2008 (UTC)

  • Oppose as it makes "deletionists" sound like bad people. —ScouterSig 15:22, 11 April 2008 (UTC)
  • Somewhat weak support - Somewhat (perhaps I should somewhat stop using somewhat) agreed with Scoutersig, but in some cases, it's true. Basketball110 My story/Tell me yours 04:49, 11 May 2008 (UTC)
  • Comment I am very certain this motto has been done before. Simply south (talk) 23:19, 12 June 2008 (UTC)

To be reopened - not enough discussion. Simply south (talk) 17:18, 1 July 2008 (UTC)

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  • information Note: A very similar version was used on July 28, 2006, but that does not prevent this from being used. Especially since this is different (last one was "Wikipedia: Because one man's "cruft" is another man's treasure") Hersfold (t/a/c) 21:57, 12 August 2008 (UTC)
  • Strong Support I really like this one. It kind of makes you think about deleting articles before you do it. Of course, I feel compelled to point out that, as an Inclusionist, I am a little biased. Nutiketaiel (talk) 13:18, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support I like it. –Juliancolton Tropical Cyclone 14:46, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/September 27, 2008. Hersfold (t/a/c) 18:44, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

Don't be a drunk. Instead, take a nice long nap

Clearly means that if you are a Wikipediholic, take a Wikibreak. -- RyRy5 (talk ♠ Review) 18:52, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

  • Oppose This sounds like we are trying to discourage people from contributing to Wikipedia, which is the last thing we want. Juliancolton Tropical Cyclone 18:53, 10 May 2008 (UTC)
  • Comment I see. Is there any way we can change the motto?--RyRy5 (talk ♠ Review) 18:54, 10 May 2008 (UTC)
Sorry, but I still feel that it would imply that Wikipedia doesn't want helpful contributors, but rather wants people to go on a WikiBreak. Juliancolton Tropical Cyclone 13:14, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

To be reopened - not enough discussion. Simply south (talk) 17:18, 1 July 2008 (UTC)

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  • Weak Support - I think it would work. - tholly --Turnip-- 09:51, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Weak Oppose - I'm not keen on the idea of encouraging people to stop contributing. It is kind of funny, though. Nutiketaiel (talk) 13:24, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
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Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.

~AH1(TCU) 00:37, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

To be reopened - no consensus. Simply south (talk) 17:18, 1 July 2008 (UTC)

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  • Note that this is likely Approved, we just have to decide what set of links we're using. Hersfold (t/a/c) 21:57, 12 August 2008 (UTC)
  • I offer my support for the links as originally presented. Nutiketaiel (talk) 13:25, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
UberScienceNerd's version of links Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/September 26, 2008: Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. Reason I went with this one is because most people seemed to agree that "Sticks and stones" should refer to deletion and articles, however some others felt that civility was an important part as well. USN's version combines these rather nicely. Hersfold (t/a/c) 18:41, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

→Slump? I ain't in no slump! I just ain't hitting.

How many Yogi Berra quotes do we have now? The GA link isn't really good, it was the best I could come up with... Soxred 93 02:40, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

To be reopened - not enough discussion. Simply south (talk) 17:18, 1 July 2008 (UTC)

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Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/September 25, 2008 with suggested change which is now reflected above. Attribution of the quote is required, so I've added that as well. Hersfold (t/a/c) 18:33, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

A B C! Easy as 1 2 3!

It just came to me when thinking about the three revert rule. HarrisonB - Talk 06:06, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

  • Weak support. I get this feeling in my gut that restrains me from saying full support. Basketball110 My story/Tell me yours 22:26, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

To be reopened - not enough discussion. Simply south (talk) 17:18, 1 July 2008 (UTC)

A B C! Easy as 1 2 3!

Edit 1 - Link to other XRR pages. Soxred 93 02:43, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

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  • Support - It's cute, and the links are an improvement over the first suggestion. Nutiketaiel (talk) 13:33, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Just doesn't work for me. iMatthew (talk) 20:01, 6 September 2008 (UTC)
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I read. I observe. I edit.

~AH1(TCU) 19:19, 29 June 2008 (UTC)

  • Neutral- It's a bit bland. --EinsteiNewton 21:39, 29 June 2008 (UTC)
  • Oppose Doesn't really say anything. Enigma message 17:26, 1 July 2008 (UTC)
  • Weak Support. I understand the message it's conveying, and it's not that bad. Artichoke-Boy (talk) 01:21, 18 August 2008 (UTC)
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I read. I observe. I edit.

  • Edit Does this make more sense with links? •xytram•tkcsgy 10:54, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Weak Support - The links help a little, but it's still kind of weak. Maybe on a slow news day. Nutiketaiel (talk) 13:35, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Oppose - Still not good. iMatthew (talk) 20:03, 6 September 2008 (UTC)
No consensus for either, so both edits Rejected. Hersfold (t/a/c) 18:26, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

E=MC2

~AH1(TCU) 01:42, 7 November 2007 (UTC)

To be reopened - not enough discussion. Simply south (talk) 11:22, 28 June 2008 (UTC)

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E=MC2

  • Edit An FA equals the FAC multiplied by the square of BOLD? Seems to make more sense! •xytram•tkcsgy 10:01, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support - The original version was OK. This version is better, I think. Nutiketaiel (talk) 13:40, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Supportstrdst_grl (call me Stardust) 17:12, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support - Better than the original. Stardust8212 18:52, 6 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Weak support Good motto. Links are okay, but are there even better ones? -- MightyWarrior (talk) 15:03, 11 September 2008 (UTC)
Edit 1 Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/September 24, 2008; Original Rejected Hersfold (t/a/c) 18:24, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

Mr. Scott, raise shields and lock phasers on target!

Yes, I have been watching a bit too much Star Trek. --FastLizard4 (Talk•Links•Sign) 05:47, 3 November 2007 (UTC)

  • Oppose; too many Trekie mottos. (And I'm a Trekie.) —ScouterSig 21:11, 12 November 2007 (UTC)
  • Oppose. Besides, wouldn't he say that to Sulu instead? RedZionX 21:12, 19 February 2008 (UTC)

To be reopened - not enough discussion. Simply south (talk) 11:22, 28 June 2008 (UTC)

  • Strong Support I like this one a lot, actually. Enigma message 04:40, 25 July 2008 (UTC)
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  • Support - Awww, c'mon guys, what's wrong with a little Star Trek once in a while? The links seem kind of clever, too. Though, RedZionX is right, it should probably be addressed to Sulu. Nutiketaiel (talk) 13:42, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Oppose ...huh? –Juliancolton Tropical Cyclone 14:44, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
Sadly Rejected, although I'd suggest Juliancolton watch some good sci-fi TV. Although yes, Scotty would not be manning tactical, he'd be getting the engines to "give all she's got, capt'n!" Hersfold (t/a/c) 18:23, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

Probably the best encyclopedia in the world (rv poss. copyvio)

From the Carlsberg ad. EamonnPKeane 10:36, 25 October 2007 (UTC)

To be reopened - not enough discussion. Simply south (talk) 11:22, 28 June 2008 (UTC)

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  • Weak Oppose - I don't get it. Nutiketaiel (talk) 13:42, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Oppose The strikeout idea is good, but you can't say that's a copyright violation. Looks more like POV to me. However, I don't think it will make much sense for people who are not familiar with Wikipedia when presented like an edit summary. Chamal Talk ± 12:50, 9 September 2008 (UTC)
Rejected Hersfold (t/a/c) 18:20, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

→Wikipedia, Wikipedia, its a hell of a town. The pages are up and the vandals are down.

  • edit 1, suggestion. ~AH1(TCU) 15:42, 21 October 2007 (UTC)
  • Oppose, just another vandalism-oriented one. MixItUp 01:33, 29 February 2008 (UTC)

To be reopened - not enough discussion. Simply south (talk) 11:22, 28 June 2008 (UTC)

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  • Weak Support - It's kind of cute, I guess, but it doesn't really jump out at me. Bit of a weak quote. Nothing really wrong with it, it just isn't that impressive. Nutiketaiel (talk) 13:45, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support Could be better, but it's fine. –Juliancolton Tropical Cyclone 14:42, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Oppose This doesn't do anything for me I'm afraid •xytram•tkcsgy 09:37, 10 September 2008 (UTC)
No consensus, so Rejected. Hersfold (t/a/c) 18:17, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia, The gateway to knowledge.

Something I came up with. --Condalence] 08:13, 26 June 2008 (UTC)

  • Weak support. Good idea overall, but the links are a bit redundant and a link from "gateway" would be good, and I fixed the spacing. ~AH1(TCU) 15:30, 5 July 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia, the gateway to knowledge.

  • Edit 1 I linked this quote to wikipedia's search page to make it look like the gateway to knowledge. --Condalence] 00:38, 20 July 2008 (UTC)
  • Reformatted it a bit for you. Hersfold (t/a/c) 21:26, 12 August 2008 (UTC)
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  • Strong Support - I like this version and link better than the original, and I agree with the sentiment whole-heartedly. Nutiketaiel (talk) 13:48, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support: I think it's a novel idea and it's good to see something new used instead of the same old links everywhere. Chamal Talk 12:21, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support •xytram•tkcsgy 09:33, 10 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support It is not so bad! –pjoef (talk • contribs) 13:05, 10 September 2008 (UTC)
Edit 1 Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/September 23, 2008; Original Rejected Hersfold (t/a/c) 16:42, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

→ Never gonna let you up, never gonna put you down.

~AH1(TCU) 17:28, 25 June 2008 (UTC)

  • Support- a good idea. --EinsteiNewton 20:50, 26 June 2008 (UTC)
  • Support Sounds like a classic song I might of heard, and it's pretty creative. YBK
  • Oppose. Doesn't even follow the original words. Goes against my purist mindset. bibliomaniac15 21:34, 7 August 2008 (UTC)
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  • Strong Support - Well, I don't know the original words, but I love the quote and the links are perfect. Nutiketaiel (talk) 13:49, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Weak support Good idea, but not the original words... strdst_grl (call me Stardust) 17:17, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Weak support As per stardust, the correct lyrics are "Never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down". Aside from that a little wiki-rickrolling never hurt anyone I suppose! •xytram•tkcsgy 23:16, 9 September 2008 (UTC)
Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/September 22, 2008. Hersfold (t/a/c) 16:41, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

→ I wake up, I wake up with a smile on my face, 'cuz I'm gonna take the edits to Wikipedia's place.

~AH1(TCU) 17:28, 25 June 2008 (UTC)

  • Weak support- it sounds a bit awkward. --EinsteiNewton 20:50, 26 June 2008 (UTC)
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  • Weak oppose An obscure quote that nobody except for Canadians would know of, though it's catchy. –Juliancolton Tropical Cyclone 02:00, 3 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Weak Support - I don't understand the reference at all (probably because I'm not Canadian), but it is pretty catchy. Nutiketaiel (talk) 13:51, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Oppose Doesn't do anything for me I'm afriad •xytram•tkcsgy 23:13, 9 September 2008 (UTC)
No consensus, therefore Rejected. Hersfold (t/a/c) 16:39, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

A picture is worth a thousand words; a citation is worth a thousand more.

~AH1(TCU) 22:45, 23 June 2008 (UTC)

  • Neutral leaning to oppose- Been done before, but the citation part's a nice touch. --EinsteiNewton 00:41, 25 June 2008 (UTC)
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  • Oppose I'm not sure about the citation part... –Juliancolton Tropical Cyclone 01:58, 3 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Strong Support - I like this one. It is relatively clever, and puts a great emphasis on citation of sources, which alot of newer users overlook. Replace the comma with a semicolon, and I'll be 110% behind it. Nutiketaiel (talk) 13:54, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support - Reference are needed. Pushing references is also needed.WVhybrid (talk) 00:12, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Strong Support: Gives an excellent message. Chamal Talk 12:15, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/September 21, 2008. It's not the strongest consensus, no, but I don't feel like relisting this and I like it too. Hersfold (t/a/c) 16:37, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

With a click or another, you will soon discover!

There are probably more links that are better that the ones I have put here. [[ axg ⁞⁞ talk ]] 12:17, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

  • Comment. Shouldn't the links be switched around? I think it would make more sense that way.Artichoke-Boy (talk) 13:49, 19 August 2008 (UTC)
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With a click or another, you will soon discover!

  • Edit Swapped links and added WP:BOLD •xytram•tkcsgy 10:43, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Conditional Support - I like that the links are switched, but lose the Bold link; it seems out of place. I support if the bold link is removed, or at least replaced with something more appropriate. Nutiketaiel (talk) 14:07, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support I think that's kind of clever, actually. --Lizzysama (talk) 01:30, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support I like this one!. La Alquimista 07:27, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support good one, I really like it. « Hiram111ΔTalK Δ 16:52, 6 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Support I like it! –pjoef (talk • contribs) 13:08, 10 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Weak support Okay. -- MightyWarrior (talk) 15:06, 11 September 2008 (UTC)
Edit 1 Approved for Wikipedia:Motto of the day/September 20, 2008; Original Rejected Hersfold (t/a/c) 16:35, 19 September 2008 (UTC)
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