Jump to content

Wikipedia:Motto of the day/Nominations/Archive 3

Add links
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Archive 1Archive 2Archive 3Archive 4Archive 5→Archive 10

Just the facts, ma'am

takeoff on Joe Friday's famous line. Spikebrennan 18:06, 22 December 2006 (UTC)

*Oppose, as I would rather have actual facts—ScouterSig 16:20, 28 December 2006 (UTC)

'Approved with the edit. --`/aksha 03:15, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Knowledge is infinite, Wikipedia is not.

I just thought of it AstroHurricane001(Talk+Contribs+Ubx) 00:42, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

  • That was the best link I could find that said Wikipedia is not a collection of all the knowledge (including the small things) in the world. --Tewy 00:58, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

Rejected - lack of support. --`/aksha 03:15, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

The starting source of Wikipedia shall never run out of ideas.

Just thought of it. AstroHurricane001(Talk+Contribs+Ubx) 00:42, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

Rejected - lack of support, and hard to understand motto. --`/aksha 03:15, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Knowing is half the battle

"Knowing is half the battle." This quote, linked to Knowledge, is taken from GI Joe. —ScouterSig 21:30, 27 December 2006 (UTC) Rejected - lack of support. --`/aksha 03:15, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Think Different

This quote, linked to WP:NPOV, is taken from Apple Computer. —sd31415 (sign here) 20:47, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

Rejected - lack of support. --`/aksha 03:15, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia in the English language what next? Wikipedia in other languages

I think promotes the use of editing Wikipedias in different languages. AxG (talk) (guest book) 22:39, 26 January 2007 (UTC) Rejected - lack of support. --`/aksha 03:15, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Hey, watch it if you don't want it to get vandalized!

AstroHurricane001(Talk+Contribs+Ubx) 13:40, 25 January 2007 (UTC) Rejected - lack of support. --`/aksha 03:15, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Save the user and jail the pusher

used to be an anti-drug slogan †Bloodpack† 03:58, 30 January 2007 (UTC)

I linked "jail" to WP:BAN (to avoid disambiguation page) and "pusher" to WP:VAN – PeaceNT 12:08, 2 February 2007 (UTC)
no prob, im also thinking of linking the "user" to us wikipedians and the "pusher" to trolls †Bloodpack† 03:34, 3 February 2007 (UTC)
Comment: Why is "user" linked to Wikipedia? --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 10:01, 3 February 2007 (UTC)

Approved per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

The encyclopedia of many faces

--Tewy 03:25, 30 January 2007 (UTC)

Approved, per consensus. --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

The Free Encyclopedia; Die freie Enzyklopädie; L’encyclopédie libre; Wikipedia.

Inspired by the multi-lingual motto below by AxG. | AndonicO Talk · Sign Here 10:19, 27 January 2007 (UTC)

Rejected - no one supporting. too long. --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)


An edit saved is an edit earned

It might have been done before though however I can't find any evidence for it so far...either way, it's from "A penny saved is a penny gained" --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 07:52, 27 January 2007 (UTC)

Approved - but with "gained" changed to "earned" per discussion. --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia wasn't built in a edit

Again, this might have been done before. This comes from "Rome wasn't built in a day." Wikipedia isn't built, technically, so edit 1 is "changing built to created." --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 07:52, 27 January 2007 (UTC)

Approved but with "day" changed to "edit" per consensus in the discussion. --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Like a factory, we produce great quantity. Unlike one, we look into quality.

--Gray PorpoiseYour wish is my command! 03:51, 27 January 2007 (UTC)

Rejected per consensus. --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Read me, feed me, but never ever leave me

Well, it rhymes... --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 11:55, 26 January 2007 (UTC)

Approved per consensus. --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Every good encyclopedia has gnus, GNUs, news, Wales, Wales, and Whales!

AstroHurricane001(Talk+Contribs+Ubx) 13:40, 25 January 2007 (UTC)

Approved but with proper spelling of homophones as per discussion. --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Every good encyclopedia has its own parody.

AstroHurricane001(Talk+Contribs+Ubx) 13:40, 25 January 2007 (UTC)

Approved per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedians: Persons of the Year 2007

--daNASCAT 23:49, 24 January 2007 (UTC)

Rejected - per Arjun's comment there. --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Don't troll on my computer

AstroHurricane001(Talk+Contribs+Ubx) 23:09, 24 January 2007 (UTC)

Rejected - not enough support. --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

This encyclopedia is so fast, it's Wiki Wiki!

AstroHurricane001(Talk+Contribs+Ubx) 23:09, 24 January 2007 (UTC)

Rejected - lack of support. And per issues raised in the comments. --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia: not the place for jokes, except here

AstroHurricane001(Talk+Contribs+Ubx) 23:09, 24 January 2007 (UTC)

Approved per consensus. --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

The following preview has been approved for all audiences.

From the disclaimer before each movie trailer. And yes, I did press the preview button before saving this. bibliomaniac15 01:16, 23 January 2007 (UTC)

Don't do the crime if you can't do the time.

--May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 08:48, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

I pity the fool who vandalizes Wikipedia!

Form Mr. T's famous catchphrase. Does this sound too uncivil? Eh... --Tohru Honda13Talk•Sign here 05:26, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

Welcome to the Wiki Age

Might have been done before/lame. Tell me if you think so too. --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 05:04, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

Around here, geeks run things.

Similar to the one below. Open for comments! | AndonicO Talk · Sign Here 23:50, 19 January 2007 (UTC)

Rejected, per consensus. --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia: where nerds fit in.

Similar to the one above. Open for comments! | AndonicO Talk · Sign Here 23:50, 19 January 2007 (UTC)

Wait, I can't buy that yet. I've got to check Wikipedia first!

-AstroHurricane001(Talk+Contribs+Ubx) 23:04, 17 January 2007 (UTC)

Rejected - lack of support, and per comments raised above. --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Help! Call the police! Someone violated 3RR!

-AstroHurricane001(Talk+Contribs+Ubx) 23:04, 17 January 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia ≠ the world...yet.

-AstroHurricane001(Talk+Contribs+Ubx) 23:04, 17 January 2007 (UTC)

I can see your house from here.

Can I see your house from here? FisherQueen (Talk) 19:35, 17 January 2007 (UTC)

Rejected per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

This is an encyclopaedia, not a tourist brochure

Or This is an encylopaedia, not a dictionary. This was applied before to people, but not objects. Simply south 11:38, 17 January 2007 (UTC)

Rejected per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia is where it's at

AxG (First edit day today) (talk) (sign here) 00:14, 17 January 2007 (UTC)

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.

I thought it sounds good. --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 23:21, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

To complete Wikipedia is to complete human knowledge.

Just thought of it. AstroHurricane001(Talk+Contribs+Ubx) 00:42, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

  • Comment: Thanks for the support. I never realized it was such a great motto. According to some sources, however, they say that Wikipedia will never be completed, maybe because to complete knowledge would require nearly an infinite amount of info, although verifible, notable, and credible info may not number to infinity. AstroHurricane001(Talk+Contribs+Ubx) 00:36, 17 January 2007 (UTC)

Another motto in development

"Vandalize us once Shame on you, Vandalize us twice ______" with the blank being along the lines of block/ban. Any suggestions/changes? 1 day to go...! User:Sp3000 06:54, 14 January 2007 (UTC)

  • Comment. The original saying is Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. (from Wikiquote). Since I can't see how it would be "shame on us" :-), my suggestion (stolen from October 25) is "Vandalize us once, shame on you. Vandalize us twice, shame on...wait, you can't vandalize when you're blocked."

been done before :-( --The preceding comment was signed by User:Sp3000 (talk•contribs) 23:43, 23 January 2007 (UTC)

Rejected not really a motto here. The idea's done before too. --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)


You can do it when you SPEW it

Probably dull. Taken from B&Q. I was wrong down there. Is it possible to replace "do it" ith something else that rhymes, if possible? Simply south 11:32, 13 January 2007 (UTC)


Think inside the box.

I saw Tewy's nomination and thought of this. It links to the Wikipedia Sandbox. Wodup 00:23, 13 January 2007 (UTC)

Approved per consensus. --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

0 to 60 (reverts) in less than 30 minutes!

SD31415 (SIGN HERE) 12:55, 12 January 2007 (UTC)

Approved per consensus. --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Vandalize is not an option.

--Smcafirst or Nick • Sign Here • Chit-Chat • Contribs at 21:17, 11 January 2007 (UTC)

Rejected per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Have a break, Have a Wikibreak

A variation on the KitKat adverts. Simply south 14:23, 10 January 2007 (UTC)

Rejected per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

A picture is worth a thousand words

Alternate A picture is worth 1,000 words
To bring attention to the wonderful work done over there! SkierRMH 09:29, 10 January 2007 (UTC)

Approved per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Every day and in every way, we're getting better and better.

I found this in a movie, The Pink Panther Strikes Again. I don't think this needs any links, self-explanatory I think. --Tohru HondaSign here! 03:17, 10 January 2007 (UTC)

Approved per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

It can get pretty hot when one doesn't keep their cool.

--May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 19:54, 9 January 2007 (UTC)

Approved per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Tell the Wikitruth!

Yes! 82.2.139.21 12:52, 8 January 2007 (UTC)

Rejected per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

It's wikipedia.org, not wikipedia.com.

Emphasizing that we are a non-profit organization, and not a for-profit company. Yuser31415 23:46, 7 January 2007 (UTC)

Approved per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

I get by with a little help from my friends.

Uh, it's The Beatles. Duh. Anyway, I like where the links go, but if you feel differently, feel free to suggest alternatives. I'm also not sure whether or not I like the period at the end. -- Kicking222 22:37, 7 January 2007 (UTC)

Approved per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

The place to go, for what you need to know.

Based on Sky Travel's slogan 'The place to go, before you go'. If anyone else could think of some different links, that would be nice. AxG (talk) (sign here) 21:22, 7 January 2007 (UTC)

Approved per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

We sense you, Vandals.

--May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 10:55, 7 January 2007 (UTC)

  • Blast! I can't believe I did it again! Plus I have a spellchecker! Oh, well, the motto, it basically states that we can neutralise vandalism on the spot. --May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 14:34, 7 January 2007 (UTC)

Approved per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia: Land of the free, home of the brave.

Taken from the Pledge of Allegiance Star Spangled Banner. Referring to Be bold when editing Wikipedia. Thoughts? Tohru HondaSign here! 05:24, 7 January 2007 (UTC)

Approved per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia, the ink saving encyclopedia

No ink to run out of. AxG (talk) (sign here) 04:48, 7 January 2007 (UTC)

Approved per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

We are watching you

Or it might be better as We are watching you\you. Or is this variety a bit complicated? Simply south 20:13, 6 January 2007 (UTC)

Approved per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia a weekly CD containing 1 article per week. Collect over 6,909,347 weeks

Just like them magazines where you get a book/part etc. AxG (talk) (sign here) 21:27, 5 January 2007 (UTC)

Rejected per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

It's a job

Simply south 15:00, 5 January 2007 (UTC) (I might be watching Teen Titans too much)

  • Support as "It's a job ... that we enjoy!" Yuser31415 21:14, 5 January 2007 (UTC)
  • Support I like the original. Good. Why1991 04:30, 7 January 2007 (UTC)
  • Oppose It's just not creative enough. Unless it's a reference or something I don't get. --Goodface87

Rejected not enough support --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Hey vandals! Try getting to the articles through 48,250,808 users!

Will they? I think not! RyGuy 14:50, 5 January 2007 (UTC)

Rejected per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

48,250,808 people working overtime... and unpaid.

It's a free encyclopedia. AxG (talk) (sign here) 17:23, 4 January 2007 (UTC)

Approved per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

A do it yourself encyclopedia.

Everyone knows about DIY. AxG (talk) (sign here) 17:23, 4 January 2007 (UTC)

Approved per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Where are your two cents?

See also: My two cents (idiom). Although this motto can be linked to a lot of pages in Wikipedia, I think this one encourages RFA participation. SD31415 · SIGN HERE 00:48, 4 January 2007 (UTC)

Approved per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Think outside the box.

A little bit of awareness. --Tewy 03:27, 3 January 2007 (UTC)

Approved per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Wait, wait. We're not here to start WW III.

Hope this sums up 3RR and the admin equivalent, the wheel war. Yuser31415 06:35, 1 January 2007 (UTC)

Approved per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

An operator will be with you shortly.

Pointing to the wonderfully useful immediate help "desk" SkierRMH 08:34, 31 December 2006 (UTC)

Approved per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Oh yeah? Well my encyclopedia could beat-up your encyclopedia.

Derived from "Oh yeah? Well my dad could beat-up your dad." DannyQuack 17:51, 30 December 2006 (UTC)

Approved per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

It is always ironic when a Wikipedian misspells "encyclopidic."

[sic] --Tewy 00:32, 30 December 2006 (UTC)

Approved per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you

Right from Rule of Three (Wiccan)SkierRMH 08:33, 29 December 2006 (UTC)

Approved with link to AGF per discussion. --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Veni, vidi, vici.

Et tu Brute?SkierRMH 08:33, 29 December 2006 (UTC)

Rejected per withdrawal --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

"To be or not to be, that is the question".

Act III, scene I SkierRMH 08:12, 29 December 2006 (UTC)

Approved per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

"Badges? We ain't got no... stinking badges!"

Tribute to barnstars!SkierRMH 07:57, 29 December 2006 (UTC)

Comment - links fixed. SkierRMH 03:04, 30 December 2006 (UTC)

rejected per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

It's a little thing called "Style". Look it up some time.

This is one of Bender's quotes from Futurama. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! User:Sp3000 03:15, 29 December 2006 (UTC)

Comment - 'tis a bit esoteric; Bender is famous for his catchphrase "Bite my shiny metal ass!", which I'd love to see as a motto (Maybe on 4/1/07?), but think that would get shot down really quick!! ;o)SkierRMH 08:43, 31 December 2006 (UTC)

Approved per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Where you at?

Taken from the Boost Mobile commercial. It leads to Wikipedia:Department directory, as it seems to fit, in my opinion. This could help newbies, or help a user find a particular place in Wikipedia. I guess. Any suggestions where else it can be linked to? Thanks! --Tohru Honda13Sign here! 02:08, 29 December 2006 (UTC)

Rejected no support --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

"In review"

I suppose this would be another bad idea Simply south 01:10, 29 December 2006 (UTC)

Rejected per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Freedom is the right to do anything that the law permits

- Montesquieu, French Political Philospher —Preceding unsigned comment added by 212.32.116.44 (talk • contribs)

Approved, but with Tewy's link --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Edit with style.

Linked to WP:STYLE, I think this motto sends a message to editors to edit by the Manual of Style. What do you think? —sd31415 (sign here) 12:39, 28 December 2006 (UTC)

Approved per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

He who cannot agree with his enemies is controlled by them.

--May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 11:58, 28 December 2006 (UTC)

Rejected per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Wiki would like to play.

Taken from Nintendo Wii; links to Wikipedia's introduction. —sd31415 (sign here) 22:02, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

Rejected per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

KA CHOW!!

This quote, linked to Wikipedia:Autoblock, is taken from the 2006 animated feature film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Picture Cars. It compares the suddenness of the character saying this quote to the suddenness of an autoblock. —sd31415 (sign here) 15:07, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

Rejected per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Knowledge is global, so share it.

Just rearanged the sentence I have on my Userpage. AxG (talk) 05:09, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

Approved per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

When it Rains, it Pours

Well here is another lame idea :D. — Arjun 05:09, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

Rejected per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Shhh! We're sneaking up on the vandals. Got your guns?

How's it? All suggestions welcome. Yuser31415 04:08, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

Approved per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.

This quote, linked to Wikipedia:Talk page guidelines#Central points and Wikipedia:Edit war, is taken from John F. Kennedy's address to Latin American diplomats at the White House on March 12, 1962. sign here * HAPPY HOLIDAYS! -- s d 3 1 4 1 5 π 03:30, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

Rejected per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

motto in development

I don't know how to word it, but I was thinking of something that has to do with n00bs, and veteran players alike pwning monsters in this MMORPG... maybe something about NPCs, weapons, etc. --Gray PorpoiseYour wish is my command! 03:19, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

Rejected - wasn't a motto in the first place. Good idea, but not a motto. --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Vandals, Beware the RAVEN

This originated from a list of "WP:" pages and I realised that RAV and N were all to do with vandalism patrolling. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! User:Sp3000 01:44, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

Rejected - lack of support. --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

I Can't Believe It's Not U. N. I. V. E. R. S. A. L.!

This quote is derived from I Can't Believe It's Not Butter. A variation could be I Can't Believe It's Not The U. N. I. V. E. R. S. E.! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! User:Sp3000 01:44, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

Rejected - lack of support. --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Great, ___, great. Always thinkin' with your edit count.

From Han Solo's "Great, Chewie, great. Always thinkin' with your stomach" in Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. (I don't know what to place in between the "great"'s.) sign here * HAPPY HOLIDAYS! -- s d 3 1 4 1 5 π 15:43, 26 December 2006 (UTC)

Rejected - lack of support. --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)


E(xcellence) = m(ultitude of users) × c(licks of the edit button)2

Originally from Albert Einstein's famous equation, E=mc2. sign here * HAPPY HOLIDAYS! -- s d 3 1 4 1 5 π 01:20, 26 December 2006 (UTC)

Approved for edit 1. --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Nothing not too obscure for Wikipedia.

It's funny, because it's grammatically correct in this context. --Gigacannon 04:50, 25 December 2006 (UTC)

Rejected - lack of support

What part of wiki don't you understand?

— Arjun 17:14, 24 December 2006 (UTC)

Approved per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Calm down, it's only the world's largest online free encyclopedia?

Sorry for this, a take on the Esure adverts. However the "very good driver" should link to something. Not sure what.

Or maybe it could be reworded. The original known catchphrase is "Calm down dear, it's only a commercial. I'm really a very good driver", or "Calm down dear, its only a commercial".

Simply south 15:51, 24 December 2006 (UTC)

Approved for Anthonycfc's edit. --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Damnit, Jim! I'm a Wikipedian, not a soothsayer.

Wiki-twist on the famous misquote of a Star Trek line. The name can be changed if desired. --Fsotrain09 22:14, 23 December 2006 (UTC)

Comment Well this idea has already been done but in reference to vandalism .Simply south 00:09, 24 December 2006 (UTC)
Comment Kids come to wikipedia, I think the word Damn is too graphic for them. .somemoron

Comment 2 Support: Though i'm a kid and I can read / hear that word all I want, I can't repeat it, and I wouldn't want other kids to. RyGuy Sign Here! My Journal 15:54, 9 January 2007 (UTC)

Rejected - lack of support. --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Happy holidays!

Or Happy holidays! --Tewy 21:47, 23 December 2006 (UTC)

Hmm...how about Happy Holidays. — Seadog_MS 22:28, 23 December 2006 (UTC)
Haha, I support that too. (Must stay politically correct!) --Tewy 04:12, 24 December 2006 (UTC)
Comment If this gets approved, it will appear as the motto of the day sometime in February. Joiz A. Shmo 00:43, 24 December 2006 (UTC)

Rejected lack of support. --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Many will enter, few will win.

Other possibilities:

--Tewy 20:46, 29 October 2006 (UTC)

Tabled-Approved What will it say Geo. 01:30, 6 November 2006 (UTC)
----
TBH, we're desperate, few overseers are really active and this page is a mess: both get Rejected. Come back and try again if you must. --Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 17:06, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

(I'm coming back to try these two again, at least to reach a consensus). --Tewy 03:47, 23 December 2006 (UTC)

(Continued from archived discussion here) --Tewy 03:47, 23 December 2006 (UTC)

  • I support but here is an alternate-

Many will enter, few will win.
or Many will enter, few will win.
--¿Why1991 ESP. | Sign Here 03:19, 26 December 2006 (UTC)

    • First of all, could you decide which version you like best? The reason I moved the two discussions from the archives was so that a consensus could be reached. Next, I oppose your first version, because adminship is not a trophy. I also weak oppose your second version, just because I wouldn't call being a wikipediholic "winning". Sorry. --Tewy 20:03, 26 December 2006 (UTC)

Approved per consensus --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

W,I,K,I,P,E,D,I,A,

It's not done yet but I was thinking we could do an A is for Apple kind of thing for the word "Wikipedia"

W= wonderous

I= Informative

K=

I=

P=

E= excellent

D=

I=

A= awesome/awe-inspiring

—¡Randfan! 00:45, 2 December 2006 (UTC)

Moved from the previous page at user request. --Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 09:57, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

Feel free to revise it as needed (just say what you're doing!). --Tewy 00:45, 22 December 2006 (UTC)

Rejected - not a mottot. Good idea for a motto, but not a motto. --`/aksha 02:44, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Hello, Goodbye

It may seem a little strange but I think it shows how quickly time flies/vandalism is reverted, etc. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! User:Sp3000 04:30, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

Rejected per consensus. Wodup 09:21, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

This user vandalised Wikipedia is Willy ON WHEELS!

I'm not sure whether anything like this has been nominated before or whether this is alright but upon seeing #REDIRECT Wikipedia ON WHEELS! I thought this might be a bit of a laugh. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! User:Sp3000 03:51, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

Rejected per consensus. Wodup 09:21, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

Gotta catch 'em all!

This quote, linked to WP:SOCK, is taken from the original Pokemon series. An alternative is Gotta catch 'em all! (edit 1), which links to WP:VAND. sign here * HAPPY HOLIDAYS! -- s d 3 1 4 1 5 π 02:23, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

Approved due to Unanimous Consensus. FTC; Geo. 21:44, 9 January 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedian tested, doctor approved.

I saw this in a commercial. Kid tested, mother approved, or something like that. How is it? --Tohru Honda13Sign here! 01:28, 25 December 2006 (UTC)

Approved per consensus. Wodup 09:21, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

Can you feel the love?

Inspired by holiday cheer. WODUP (talk * contribs * count * logs * email) 00:59, 25 December 2006 (UTC)

Rejected. Only an oppose. Wodup 09:21, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

Wikiing the way to a smarter tomorrow.

Link or not to wiki.  WODUP | talk  00:59, 25 December 2006 (UTC)

Rejected. No votes, and I withdraw the nomination. Wodup 09:21, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

Just do it.

Nike tagline. WODUP 00:59, 25 December 2006 (UTC)

Approved per consensus. Wodup 09:21, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

So easy, a caveman can do it!

The cavemen from the Geico commercials! Oh, if there are any cavemen here, no offense. ;-)Seriously, I hope this doesn't offend anyone. Tohru Honda13Sign here! 07:11, 24 December 2006 (UTC)

Approved per consensus. Wodup 09:21, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

It's 5 o'clock somewhere, but only twice a day in UTC.

WODUP 06:42, 22 December 2006 (UTC)

Rejected per consensus. Wodup 09:21, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

Don't say we didn't warn you.

This quote, linked to template messages (test0, test, test1, etc.), is taken from Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (the 2004 film). sign here * HAPPY HOLIDAYS! -- s d 3 1 4 1 5 π 20:19, 26 December 2006 (UTC)

Approved per consensus. Wodup 07:31, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

When hundred thousand edits you reach, do as good, you will not.

From Master Yoda's "When nine hundred years old you reach, look as good, you will not" in Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. sign here * HAPPY HOLIDAYS! -- s d 3 1 4 1 5 π 15:43, 26 December 2006 (UTC)

Approved per consensus. Wodup 07:31, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

Be nice to editors. Chances are they'll end up voting for you.

Taken from "Be nice to nerds. Chances are you'll end up working for one." First part links to WP:BITE, second to WP:RFA. sign here * HAPPY HOLIDAYS! -- s d 3 1 4 1 5 π 15:30, 26 December 2006 (UTC)

Approved per consensus. Wodup 07:31, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

Don't just do it, Wiki it

Ok, it's my first effort...I was thinking about the Nike commercial...and thinking, you know, Wiki is not just about "doing" things, but then reporting on them, and constantly trying to improve them. I liked how it sounded, so here is it FYC Gohiking 15:22, 26 December 2006 (UTC)

Rejected. 0/2 consensus. Wodup 07:31, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

Vandalism is, like, so 15 seconds ago. Helpful contributions are all the rage now!

Some valley talk. Maybe the vandalism link's unnecessary, like it? --May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 11:15, 26 December 2006 (UTC)

Approved per consensus. Wodup 07:31, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

You will never misspell "encyclopedia" again.

A very similar version of this was the motto of the day for December 24, 2006 (original nomination). I just thought "encyclopedia" would be more relevent. Is it too similar? --Tewy 19:10, 24 December 2006 (UTC)

Rejected per consensus. Wodup 07:31, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

I don't think, I know.

Well, you know when someone asks you, "do you think____?" And then the person responds, "I don't think, I know." That's pretty much where I got it from. I thought the "I Know" link is pretty much a good link, since it fits into verifiability. Same goes for "I don't think"; We are not a crystal ball, or Original Research. --Tohru Honda13Sign here! 07:00, 24 December 2006 (UTC)

Approved per consensus. Wodup 07:31, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

Encyclopedia. Say it with me: en-cy-clo-pe-di-a. Now, go work on it.

Authored by user:android79 at 19:01, 10 January 2006 (UTC) on Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/IncidentArchive63. Renata 04:17, 24 December 2006 (UTC)

Rejected per consensus. Wodup 07:31, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

Don't worry about making an article perfect. Just make it better.

Just something I found on User:Lmcelhiney... Made my day. Renata 04:13, 24 December 2006 (UTC)

Approved per consensus. Wodup 07:31, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia: Factual, neutral, well-written articles on important real-world topics

===Where you can find a well written, factually accurate, and neutral article on important real-world topics=== I just think it's funny that Toilets in Japan is a featured article. The firt part comes from Wikipedia:What is a featured article? Joiz A. Shmo 15:38, 23 December 2006 (UTC)

Approved per consensus. Wodup 07:31, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

I just saved a bunch of money on information by switching to Wikipedia!

Or "WIKIPEDIA: 15 minutes could save you 100% on information." --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 11:47, 31 October 2006 (UTC)

Comment Why not, "I just saved a bunch of money on paper by switching to Wikipedia" (with the right links, of course)? Tennis Dynamite 21:39, 31 October 2006 (UTC)
Good idea. Any version is fine by me. --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 11:59, 1 November 2006 (UTC)

Table figure out what it will say Geo. 01:30, 6 November 2006 (UTC)

(Continued from archived discussion here) --Tewy 03:47, 23 December 2006 (UTC)

Approved all three. Wodup 07:31, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

WIKIPEDIA: 15 minutes could save you 100% on information.

Approved as a result of another discussion. Wodup 07:31, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

I just saved a bunch of money on paper by switching to Wikipedia.

Approved as a result of another discussion. Wodup 07:31, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

Truth: the way it should be

This is intended to be ironic, in the Colbert Report wikiality sense.Spikebrennan 18:06, 22 December 2006 (UTC)

Approved per consensus. Wodup 07:31, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

The revolution will be wikified.

An adaptation of Gil Scott-Heron's song "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised". The revolution may not be televised, but it's definitely on Wikipedia. Gpollock 06:30, 22 December 2006 (UTC)

Rejected per consensus, and it's already been used. Wodup 07:31, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

A wonder to behold, every page solid gold

I was having a day where I was reading every single bit of a dvd case. It was Spiderman. And two reviews were on it. "A wonder to behold" "Pure spun gold". Thought it was funny.--The preceding unsigned comment was added by Okellies (talk * contribs).

Rejected per consensus. Wodup 07:31, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

Send in the droids!

This or maybe split it into two mottos: "Send in the droids!" and "Deploy turret emplacements!" --May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 20:55, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

Comment If it is split, I'd prefer the first one. What's a "turret emplacement?" -Fsotrain09 23:17, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

Approved per consensus. Wodup 07:31, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

If the knowledge is right, use it

I suppose a not very imaginative version of "if the shoe fits, wear it". Simply south 13:30, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

Approved per consensus. Wodup 07:31, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

One Article to rule them all, One Article to find them, One Article to bring them all and in the darkness bind them.

Derived from the inscription on the One Ring from J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. Dr. Cash 04:24, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

Rejected FTC; Geo. 01:22, 10 January 2007 (UTC)

Bravery never goes out of fashion.

--May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 11:58, 28 December 2006 (UTC)

Approved UC Geo. 00:57, 29 December 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia: Raising the bar.

Taken from Cingular; links to the history of wikipedia continuing growth section. —sd31415 (sign here) 21:10, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

Approved due to unanimous consensus. FTC; Geo. 21:40, 9 January 2007 (UTC)

A journey of a thousand edits starts with a single click.

Original quote → "A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step." —sd31415 (sign here) 04:14, 28 December 2006 (UTC)

Approved (UC) Geo. 00:57, 29 December 2006 (UTC)

Because you're worth it.

Taken from L'Oreal; links to WP:WHY. —sd31415 (sign here) 22:28, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

Rejected —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Geo.plrd (talk • contribs).

Over our crashed servers!

Well, I couldn't have suggested "Over our dead bodies" now, could I? --May the Edit be with you, always. T-borg (drop me a line) 13:35, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

Approve - Unanimous Consensus Geo. 00:47, 29 December 2006 (UTC)

Ask not what Wikipedia can do for you, Ask what you can do for Wikipedia.

From the legendary speech given by John F. Kennedy. What could we link for Ask not what Wikipedia can do for you? Thanks! Tohru Honda13Sign here! 07:17, 24 December 2006 (UTC)

Rejected Previously submitted. Geo. 20:51, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

Shouldn't this discussion be removed from the nominee list, then? --Tewy 00:56, 29 December 2006 (UTC)

Every page is sacred, Every edit's great. If a page is wasted, PROD gets quite irate.

...but with a <br> tag between each line, there being four. Like:
Every page is sacred,
Every edit's great.
If a page is wasted,
PROD gets quite irate.

This is derived from the lyrics of Monty Python's 'Every Sperm is Sacred' song, from The Meaning of Life. --Vanderdecken∴ ∫ξφ 19:37, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Just for reference, the real lyrics are here. If anyone wants to watch it, the original sketch is here on YouTube, and and identical clip on Google Video.

Approved due to Unanimous Consensus. For the Coordination; Geo. 21:28, 9 January 2007 (UTC)


Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Motto_of_the_day/Nominations/Archive_3&oldid=1219194443"