User talk:Red Phoenix/Archive 1

Introduction

In case you couldn't tell from the title, this is my user talk page. Say something here if you want to get my attention. Redphoenix526 (talk) 04:10, 14 January 2008 (UTC)

Hey man. I can tell from your userpage that we share some interests. Maybe you should check mine out, see if there are any userboxes you'd like to add to your collection, and aquaint yourself with your mutual ally on restoring the Crush 40 article. (Man, you're an awesome Wikipedian! We have a lot in common, you know how to edit an article unlike some bozos I've seen, and you're in it to SAVE articles, not complain about them. Sweet. You should so make contributions to the OTHER Sonic articles!) See:User:Radman622

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If it is a talk page with no article can put {{db-talk}} on the page Alexfusco⁵ 00:49, 25 January 2008 (UTC)

WP:SEGA

I'm working on condecing the many articles of WP:SEGA into a few solid pages, I am afriad that Gaogier was partly blocked because of his actions towards myself, I'm not sure what happened, but I had asked for admin to step in on a matter between us, and unfortunatly he's been blocked, which really wasn't what I though would happen as I really don't want anything to effect the work on the Sega Project (and it was Gaogier who started it), I believe the sega project is a very good idea, and can help improve all articles with relation to Sega!
I think you are personally the Sega Projects one man Assessment Department, I'm hoping that as we grow they'll be a lot of help with assessments, but I'm amazed at the speed you have been running it at on your own!
The style that I'm using at them moment is just a place holder, I feel bad for undoing all of Gaogier's work, but as I've said, it was really confusing and templates made of templates were just making it harder to fix.
I was going to leave the old style in place while I worked on a new header, but the way the old one was set up was making it hard to figure out what was needed and what went where.
I am working on a new header, but I'm also trying to sort out any little problem on the rest of the articles pages, I will show you the first draft of the header and any imput will be greatly recived, but again I'm just thinking of something in style with the Sega logo (clean, blue and white), is there any feature/articles that you think really need to be a part of the header?  Doktor  Wilhelm  18:34, 13 February 2008 (UTC)

New layout for the main page, I stole it from Wikipedia:WikiProject Square Enix. I'll work on the colours, but it looks nice (for now?).  Doktor  Wilhelm  20:32, 13 February 2008 (UTC)

Thank you

Thank you for the award!  Doktor  Wilhelm  05:10, 14 February 2008 (UTC)

Hey

Just wanted 2 let u know, I play Runescape 2. My username on that is identical to mine on this, Radman622. Just saying tho, if ur like a lvl 75, then u'll spend a bit of time laughing and saying "The Wikipedian I know is a lvl 36 noob!" k? User:Radman622 17:34, 15 February 2008 (UTC)

Virtua Fighter assessment

TY mate for the assessment. Least I know I'm going somewhere. Problem with the characters portion is that I listed only the differences from the video games and the anime. Though if you would insist that the characters page should be reduced or changed, feel free to do so. Ominae (talk) 01:04, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

Re: WP:Microsoft

Might as well be deleted, It never really took off, and it can always be recreated should a need arise. A. S. Castanza 20:36, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

Breath of Fire assessment

Thanks for your quick response to my assessment request (maybe too quick...I think I put my request at the top of the waiting list by mistake :/ ). I took most of your suggestions and edited out about 1/5 of the article.

I have a question, though. Final Fantasy VI has a "References to pop culture" section that notes a Star Wars reference in the game. Breath of Fire has a cameo of Chun-Li practicing her lightning kick, a portrait of Arthur from Ghouls 'n Ghosts, and a George Romero reference. Do you think these is worth including since it references other games by Capcom, or if it will just lower the rating? Johnnyfog 22:39, 21 March 2008 (UTC)

I think you could pull it off and improve the article's quality with it, but only if you cite it with some reliable sources. Also, if you can find more sources for areas where you've just got a bunch of text without sources (i.e. the middle of paragraphs or paragraphs with no citations), that would improve the article's quality. You can even recite your sources even more times to do it. I think with a little more work, you've got an article which could pass the GA nomination. The sourcing is your biggest issue since you've fixed the other issues. Redphoenix526 (Talk) 22:55, 21 March 2008 (UTC)

RE: Project Sega

Cheers, I added my name to the list of members. Bridies (talk) 03:54, 22 March 2008 (UTC)

Well, I'm glad you've decided to join our little project. Redphoenix526 (Talk) 04:06, 22 March 2008 (UTC)

Sega Mega Drive GAR

Hi Redphoenix. Just to let you know that I've closed the GAR on Sega so you can renominate it at for GA at anytime. Great work on the article! Best, PeterSymonds | talk 21:33, 22 March 2008 (UTC)

Happy First Day of Spring!

Happy First Day of Spring!

A Beautiful Cherry Tree in Spring Bloom

Theres nothing like seeing a field full of spring flowers.

Just wishing you a wonderful First Day of Spring {{subst:CURRENTYEAR}}! ~~~~

If you live in the Southern Hemisphere and are entering the season of Autumn not Spring then I wish you a happy First Day of Autumn {{subst:CURRENTYEAR}}!
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Super Smash Bros. Brawl GA Re-assessment

"Brawl sold over 1.4 million units in Japan and North America" was revised some time ago, so that's one problem fixed. Also, that image of the main menu had its fair-use rationale cleared by a vandal[1], probably around the time you checked it. Its fixed now. Thanks, --haha169 (talk) 01:57, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

Ok, I'll take another look. Red Phoenix (Talk) 02:11, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

Hello!

It's about your ursup request! You forgot to go to User_talk:Red Phoenix to enter this exact code: {{subst:usurpation requested}} ~~~~. Once it's done, the clerk will check it and confirm. --Cream (talk) 02:50, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

Thanks, I almost forgot. Red Phoenix (Talk) 02:52, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

Speedy deletion

Regarding the page Triforce (arcade system board), which you tagged for speedy deletion on the basis of it is a talk page of a page that does not exist, I wanted you to know that I have removed the speedy deletion tag. This page does not qualify for speedy deletion because this is not the case. If you still want the page to be deleted, please use the WP:AFD process. Thanks! Stifle (talk) 20:57, 27 March 2008 (UTC)

I removed a bunch of similar tags also. When an article has been redirected, the article still technically exists, and the G8 criterion doesn't apply. I must contradict Stifle, though -- if you want to see a talk page deleted the proper venue is WP:MFD. Mangojuice^talk 01:16, 28 March 2008 (UTC)

Regarding the speedy deletion of the Triforce (arcade system board) talk page

Excuse me, what do you see in that talk page? I don't know if you've noticed or not, but the page is now a redirect to another article and the only things on that talk page are project tags which don't need to exist anymore now that the page is a redirect. In which case, removing these tags leaves a blank page. I recommend you reconsider the speedy deletion of that talk page. Red Phoenix (Talk) 22:57, 27 March 2008 (UTC)

OK, it's deleted now. The reason you gave was that it was a talk page of a nonexistent page, which wasn't the case (all I saw was a blue link to the content page). In future, consider using {{db|talk page of a redirect with no relevant discussion}} Stifle (talk) 13:01, 28 March 2008 (UTC)

As you wish. Red Phoenix (Talk) 19:30, 28 March 2008 (UTC)

{{subst:di-undefined-notice|1=Crush 40 Band 1.jpg}} w^{L<speak·check>} 19:57, 29 March 2008 (UTC)

Disputed fair use rationale for Image:Crush 40 Band 1.jpg

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I need some help with this issue above. At the time I uploaded this, I wasn't sure if it was free or fair use, but since the photograph looked a little more professional, I put it under fair use. Now, I understand that it should be deleted. At the time, the band's MySpace page also was down, but now it is up, and there are a couple pictures of the band there that I believe might be free. Would they be? I really would like to have any image up of them at all, but I will comply with fair use. Red Phoenix (Talk) 20:54, 29 March 2008 (UTC)

Unless the band manager is crazy, they are not free. Southern Illinois SKYWARN (talk) 22:01, 29 March 2008 (UTC)

They're hardly managed, though. The images that I have in mind aren't in any media except for MySpace, and these guys don't perform live. It's a project band, so I doubt they have a manager. Red Phoenix (Talk) 22:03, 29 March 2008 (UTC)

Well still, they probably are not fair use, and are probably copyrighted in a million ways. Southern Illinois SKYWARN (talk) 22:11, 29 March 2008 (UTC)

Well, this is why I asked for help. It's going to be even harder then to find a free picture since there's virtually no chance anyone has taken one. Red Phoenix (Talk) 22:36, 29 March 2008 (UTC)

Speedy deleting image

Hey there! If you have removed the last link of an image, the image cannot be deleted through speedy criteria. You need to use {{orfud}} or {{or-fu-re}} instead. Cheers! -- ReyBrujo (talk) 03:46, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

Oh, I guess I didn't read the image deletion instructions right. Thanks for the pointer, I'll get to relabeling that right away. Red Phoenix (Talk) 03:47, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free media (Image:Crush 40 Band 1.jpg)

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Mega Drive

Sorry about not getting back to you on this. I had planned to go through the article today, but events in the real world totally ruined that plan. Reading the discussion page Noj r is going to go for a fail now anyway, and to be honest I agree with him/her. I'd been searching for refs to replace the dodgy looking ones but just couldn't find any that were on the likes of Gamespot or Cnet etc that carry a bit of weight as being reliable sources. The Mega Drive is in a very awkward position: appearing at the same time as the Internet was building up a head of steam but before the publishing industry launched their publications online, hence a lot of the reliable stuff for the Mega Drive is in magazines. At least the article has improved one hell of a lot, especially with the much needed pruning that you've done over the last week. Its a good article, its just the sources that need bullet-proofing. - X201 (talk) 18:58, 5 April 2008 (UTC)

2007 Kansas City Chiefs season GA review

Yeah, I was fully aware of the dead links. Turns out that the Kansas City Star website posts their stories for a little while, but if you try and access the link later, it's just a dead link. I'll at least put in some embedded tables, and clean it up some more. I also knew about the game summaries and how sloppy they are. I was hoping to get around to working on them, but I was sidetracked. I'll at least clean it up and submit the article again for nomination in the future. Thanks a lot for the review. I greatly appreciate it. conman33 (. . .talk) 05:41, 10 April 2008 (UTC)

You're welcome for the review, I'll look at it again if it comes up, if you would like. Red Phoenix (Talk) 13:26, 10 April 2008 (UTC)

re:Black Tide

Hey, thanks for the tip. I withdrew my nom and posted it for GAR. Thanks again, Burningclean _[speak] 01:44, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the review. Are you sure you want a music style section? Those aren't required for band GAs. Sure it my help, but... (Style sections are what I dislike most about writing. I have so far only put them in my FAs. The lead kinda suck too :P) Burningclean _[speak] 03:38, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

Oh yeah, you mentioned copy-editing. That is something else I am not so hot at (well aren't I a whiner ;p) I speak english and live (and was born) in America; however, I can't seem to get a grasp on how you guys format your word structures, it really stumps me. It has been copy-edited by someone before, but if you wouldn't mind going through again, that would be cool. If you don't that is just as fine. Oh, and thanks for not making me get an image. Thanks again, Burningclean _[speak] 03:42, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

Alright, cool. I'll get on that sometime this week. (hopefully. I'm busy lately :( )Burningclean _[speak] 04:20, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

If I don't get to it within those few days, you can fail it. I have been quite busy. Did they put on a good show? To be honest, I have only heard two songs from them. Burningclean _[speak] 21:54, 17 April 2008 (UTC)

I can't say I blame you for booing Lordi off. They are GWAR rippoffs if you ask me. I'm going to see Gigantour on May 7. Burningclean _[speak] 22:07, 17 April 2008 (UTC)

Cool, thanks. I got it sourced. If you really feel it needs that section, I can make it. I don't plan to bring this further than GA though. Thanks again, Burningclean _[speak] 02:28, 20 April 2008 (UTC)

I'll probably get a bug in me to finish it soon. Thanks, Burningclean _[speak] 02:51, 20 April 2008 (UTC)

Your Block Case

Hey Gaogier. I've decided that I'm going to try and help you get unblocked. As you said yourself, you say that you feel like 'a bandit' around here, and you sound like you're sorry for what happened in the first place. Anyway, let's start by going over the situation. (lol I'm going to set this up like one of my assessments).

According to your block log, you were blocked for this reason by VirtualSteve:

• (Abusing sock puppet accounts: Please see block notice for evidence links that this editor is usurping other accounts; maliciously redirecting FA redirects; and removing user page content using other sock IPs)

Okay, well, first off, we'll address the sock puppet issue. Starting with the IP's, obviously you forgot to log in. It's not unusual for someone to have multiple IP's, I have one that's 149. something here at college and one that's 72. something at my home in Fort Wayne. It might be helpful, though, if you can catch yourself after you sign it under an IP address, and just mention that that person is you. It's a good idea to manually sign all your posts. Just tell the admin that you're sorry about that.

As for the usurping other accounts, this is probably the most damaging bit. What did you do? I remember reading something about you and Chicken7. I really can't help you with this one since I don't know what happened.

As for your dispute with Doktor Wilhelm that led up to the block, you can use some of his comments that he left me here. You also apologized to that the first time, I saw, and you did recognize what you did wrong. You might also help your case by telling the admin that you now recognize that a situation like this is something to take to dispute resolution.

For the FA redirects, well, I saw the General Sherman redirect, and yeah, you probably shouldn't have done that one. But let's be realistic here, is it really that malicious? Granted, it's not exactly a good redirect, but it's not like you redirected something absolutely ridiculous. Tell the admin you made a misjudgment, and a tip for the future: people are sensitive about redirecting away from an FA since FA's are supposed to be Wikipedia's best articles.

Anyway, basically you're going to really have to apologize to the admin, tell them you know what you did was wrong (for all four cases, don't try to defend yourself unless you didn't do one of them), and show them you know what the right thing to do is. That's the best I can give you for now, feel free to send me something on my talk page if you've got comments. Red Phoenix ^{flame of life...protector of all...} 18:30, 17 April 2008 (UTC)

Sadly this is what i have sent is so far to wikipedia replies may be included:

This is all i sent in and that is all i got think of me of what is left of the mere pathetic Gaogier and not strong vibrant Gaogier fighting for freedom i once was, i know there is no hope getting my account back but if you can try it would be highly appreciated, thank you. TemporaryGaogier (talk) 02:21, 19 April 2008 (UTC)

<size=5>LONG LIVE WIKIPEDIA</size>... forgot size coding because i haven't used wikipedia in months.... Oh and by the way heres those messages i was telling you about, read from the bottom up as first one is most recent:

On 27 March 2008 13:29:13 GMT Gaogier Wrote

Hey it's me User:Gaogier (banned).

I have been recently making articles on other wikipedias due to my banning of which i shouldn't of got but oh well cannot bother with that now.

I was just messaging to ask how i will be able to contact a friend from this wikipedia since i am banned, he does look at my talk page but i know you wont let me edit that anymore

I am just looking to contact a friend so we can start our own wikipedia on saga :D, please contact Redphoenix526 for me if i cannot so that we can be friends again, its hard losing a friend, and this guy is a great guy, we both contributed well together and made some pretty good articles :D.

So can you get his email address or skype/yahoo im/msn or aim for me, Thank You.

Gaogier, Contribution is my middle name!

From Yamla

As I have already pointed out, I have declined your unblock given your history of abuse. Jayron32 has also declined your unblock. I am not the blocking admin, though. You can find that information at: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Log&type=block&page=User:Gaogier

No other admin who has looked at this block has seen fit to lift it. But perhaps someone will see fit this time around. If your block is not lifted this time, though, please do not email unblock-en-l any further.

As to whether or not twinkle runs on Macs, I have no idea. I do not run Twinkle, nor do I have a Mac.

On Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 3:17 PM, Gaogier wrote

Please let me back weather i'm on caution weather i can only edit pages that are unlocked weather anything i do deserve a second chance and a chance to finish my articles, please let my account edit these articles: Casa Mia Eastgate Quarters Laura Cosoi and Bagel Nash i need to complete those articles fully :'(. Please let me contribute! To create a better wikipedia! Its what i tried to do before but i failed because i didn't log in and i use multiple computers which means i have different ip's, i failed because i didn't discuss changing the general sherman link to the worlds tallest tree from something elce, and i failed because i took a hate to User:DoktorWilhelm, i'm putting that in the past now and changing them ways i just need to contribute!

I have done alot of great things!

WP:Sega WP:Random Casa Mia Eastgate Quarters Laura Cosoi Bagel Nash

I have allot more fully made articles but i cannot think of them right now, umm i also contributed a good load of images, look up my contributions history and give me this chance, i'm really sad because i devoted my life to wikipedia for a good while, i made friends who i contributed with and i created a inner world for me that took me away from my messed up life in real, i also failed on my user page when i was banned but you wouldn't know how unhappy and angry i was to know so much of my life as it is had been removed and left me out to deal with the real world, i want you to make the right decision because i don't think i can write any more letters to appeal my ban, i really don't know what's going to happen but i'm wishing on the best and expecting the worse, Thank you no matter what your decision is Yamla, i think you will go for whatever you think is best for wikipedia :(, also when you reply can you tell me is twinkle works on macs?

User:Gaogier 81.102.235.167 My blocking administrator is yamla i think. I was banned for sock puppiting since i forgot to log in and i use multiple computers.

Yamla Wrote

In order for us to help you out, we'll need a little more information. This includes

- your Wikipedia account name, if you have one, - your IP address, - your blocking administrator, and - the reason you were blocked.

The above should be available to you when you try to edit a page and load the 'you have been blocked' page. I suggest you copy-paste this (to avoid spelling errors) along with an explanation of why you think your block is unfair, and resend it to unblock-en-l@lists.wikimedia.org. Hopefully someone will then be able to assist you.

On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 9:09 AM, Gaogier wrote

Please let me back weather i'm on caution weather i can only edit pages that are unlocked weather anything i do deserve a second chance and a chance to finish my articles, please let my account edit these articles: Casa Mia Eastgate Quarters Laura Cosoi and Bagel Nash i need to complete those articles fully :'(. Please let me contribute! To create a better wikipedia! Its what i tried to do before but i failed because i didn't log in and i use multiple computers which means i have different ip's, i failed because i didn't discuss changing the general sherman link to the worlds tallest tree from something elce, and i failed because i took a hate to User:DoktorWilhelm, i'm putting that in the past now and changing them ways i just need to contribute!

I have done alot of great things!

WP:Sega WP:Random Casa Mia Eastgate Quarters Laura Cosoi Bagel Nash

I have allot more fully made articles but i cannot think of them right now, umm i also contributed a good load of images, look up my contributions history and give me this chance, i'm really sad because i devoted my life to wikipedia for a good while, i made friends who i contributed with and i created a inner world for me that took me away from my messed up life in real, i also failed on my user page when i was banned but you wouldn't know how unhappy and angry i was to know so much of my life as it is had been removed and left me out to deal with the real world, i want you to make the right decision because i don't think i can write any more letters to appeal my ban, i really don't know what's going to happen but i'm wishing on the best and expecting the worse, Thank you no matter what your decision is Yamla, i think you will go for whatever you think is best for wikipedia :(, also when you reply can you tell me is twinkle works on macs?

On a time Gaogier Wrote

okay whoever it is sent me a reply right, my talk page is not unblocked but i'm finding it hard to receive messages via google mail please get onto unblocking it so i can proclaim why i shouldn't be banned, or put the reply to this email there.

I really need someone to get my casa mia article finished to meet wikipedia standards? can somone help there?

Anyway as i was saying can someone unblock my userpage?

This is a reply to yamla sent as a reply from one of an earlier email that never got through:

Okay Im sorry about that, i got frustrated and angry, i put allot of time and dedication into wikipedia and i find i am banned, that day hurt me, i have calmed down
from that incident and i know that i was being quite unkind to that user and i shouldn't of done, maybe i will stay banned, i actually wrote a sensible article for
the uncyclopedia, obviously the people there went and made it crazy but thank you for taking your time and reading my request, its dawning on me every minute
the minimal chance of me ever being unbanned.
Please can you message User:Realist2 that i have come into the hands of a personally taken photograph on michael jackson for the article.

Best wishes and blue cheeses.
--Gaogier.

Thank you User:Gaogier

From Yamla

No need to unprotect your page, you are free to state your case here on unblock-en-l.

On Sat, Mar 1, 2008 at 4:09 PM, Gaogier wrote

Well i would like to explain further into the reasons of what has happened and caused me to get banned so i would like to ask for my userpage to be unlocked i wont do anything bad at all within it don't worry i just want to claim for my account back on my own page, thank you Gaogier Gaogier
________________________

Okay Im sorry about that, i got frustrated and angry, i put allot of time and dedication into wikipedia and i find i am banned, that day hurt me, i have calmed down
from that incident and i know that i was being quite unkind to that user and i shouldn't of done, maybe i will stay banned, i actually wrote a sensible article for
the uncyclopedia, obviously the people there went and made it crazy but thank you for taking your time and reading my request, its dawning on me every minute
the minimal chance of me ever being unbanned.
Please can you message User:Realist2 that i have come into the hands of a personally taken photograph on michael jackson for the article.

Best wishes and blue cheeses.
--Gaogier.

From Yamla

On Feb 19, 2008 4:17 PM, Yamla (Wikipedia) <wikiyamla@gmail.com> wrote: Given that your most recent edit was this: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Gaogier&diff=prev&oldid=191350775 I am not at all convinced that unblocking you would be a net gain to the Wikipedia. You do not seem to understand http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:OWN and you have a history of vandalism. I am declining your unblock request at this time but you are free to rewrite your request in a more convincing manner and someone else will review your block.

On Feb 19, 2008 9:03 AM, Gaigier wrote

Well at first i didn't understand what i did wrong and now i do, i would like you to look at my contributions and look at all the good things i did for wikipedia and not the bad stuff and then give me another chance.All i want is a last chance to proove to wikipedia i can make more good articles, i run 3 wikiprojects and i need to run them. I have over 14 incomplete pages to finnish. And much other things.

The only things i would say i didn't do wrong was giving the worlds tallest tree its correct title instead of it being a redirect but i do agree it was wrong to not talk about it, and i think it was wrong of being accused of sock puppeting because i do have 3 - 4 ips due to different location houses.

If you dont unban me can you please put a redirect on my user-page to WP:SEGA

My username is Gaogier.

Ghosts review

Thanks so much for the quick review! I'm a firm believer in reciprocity, so if you ever have an article at GAN, feel free to drop me a line and I'll review it right away. That way it doesn't have to sit there for two weeks before someone decides to take a look. Be warned though, I'm a tough reviewer! =) Thanks again, and keep up the good work! Drewcifer (talk) 22:18, 18 April 2008 (UTC)

Discussion with TemporaryGaogier

Note to all viewers: Parts of the following discussion have been transcluded from the aforementioned user's talk page and titles have been altered for organizational purposes. Thanks. Red Phoenix ^{flame of life...protector of all...} 23:41, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

Re: Helping you out

Okay, well, it certainly doesn't look good. I'm not going to give up on you, though, Gaogier. I'm going to try and give you as much help as possible.

First off, I guess you need to understand WP:OWN, as the admin said. As much as you think WP:SEGA and the articles you wrote are your projects and articles, technically they aren't because of the GFDL, and you can't take possession of "your stuff". I know how you can feel about some articles, I feel that way about Crush 40, since it was my first article and I saved it from AfD (now it's a GA nominee lol). What you need to do is prove to the admin that you're worthy of keeping, but that nothing here is "yours", even if you created it. By the way, it's only one project now (sorry, but I MfD'd WikiProject Random and WikiProject Microsoft, the only member of the Microsoft Project said that I might as well delete it, and the people who reviewed the Random project thought it was your personal fancruft). It took me a little while to understand that concept, too.

By the way, if you didn't catch it, I am User:Red Phoenix instead of User:Redphoenix526. If you want to see why, click here. Basically, I usurped an account that had no GFDL edits through a legitimate process. You can use me as a reference for some of the works you've done and can continue to do, because The Sega Project wouldn't be anything without you, and we're 32 members strong now (though just Fairfieldfencer and I are active members lol).

Still, given how inactive The Sega Project is, yes, you kind of did run the project. We don't have many active members, and you've always been a positive contributor (beyond the image fair use issue before I even joined the project).

As for the sockpuppetry, probably the most damming thing is you redirecting User:Chicken7 to your page. Out of curiosity, what was the point in that? Kind of seems like a pointless and dumb act to me. That makes Chicken7 a sockpuppet of you, even if that wasn't the intent and he was retired. Obviously you can apologize for the not logging in with the IP issue, and as I said, you can mention what I told you to do if you realize you're not logged in: just log in and sign your name below it.

Speaking of IP's, is one of your houses on a dialup connection? That would be why you've got a lot of IP's: whenever you log on with a dialup connection, the computer doesn't have a fixed IP: you're assigned a different one each time you log on with the same first couple of digits identifying your region.

You might want to note you're indefinitely blocked, not banned. Yep, there's a difference, though it's not much of one.

Other than that, I guess I've said everything on your talk page that you need to do... best of luck, and if the admin needs a reference, I would be very willing to help. You might not believe this, but since the first day you were blocked, I was studying your case and all of the accusations. I think that makes me kind of an "expert" on your situation lol. Anyway, best of luck, and if you get all your wikipedia communication cut, you can always contact me at my email on my user page. Red Phoenix ^{flame of life...protector of all...} 03:05, 19 April 2008 (UTC)

Reply

Never thought it was mine just thought it was my contribution to making a better wikipedia... obviously its not mine :P, i was just showing them what i contributed and that they probably wouldn't be there is it wasn't for me. TemporaryGaogier (talk) 11:55, 19 April 2008 (UTC)

Also i am DSL through a router and i occasionally turn my router off for a while when i'm away probably changing the ip? Most of the ips shown that i have used as sock puppets start exactly the same.

sadly the works of User_talk:81.102.229.103 was someone else in my house and they were on their PC laptop so i thought an admin would deal with them not knowing my ip would suffer for what he did, thats the worst thing on my record i think.

And the chicken thing, i was talking to him on msn and he told me his account name and for no reason i actually did that i was kind of a bandit in that situation but i can get chickens pass off him (because he'll give me it) and maybe that will give me a chance of making that seem somehow sensible?

you have all the info you need i guess will you make something for me to send in?, i have less luck doing it myself than a man climbing a mountain with his chin. Or someone writing a wikipedia article with their fists, dont think they would last long lol. TemporaryGaogier (talk) 12:35, 19 April 2008 (UTC)

I wrote a message and it wont send, nvm my outgoing inbox server is broken, i guess thats that... TemporaryGaogier (talk) 16:39, 20 April 2008 (UTC)

Im sorry but.. i cant be on wikipedia... maybe they just dont wan't me im like a evil spirit.. they dont want me i shall go thank you for trying... TemporaryGaogier (talk) —Preceding comment was added at 22:05, 23 April 2008 (UTC)

Re:

Ah, your reply explained a little more we can use. I think the way you're talking to the admin, you're not exactly making things clear. As I said, I think the admin's under the impression that you think you own these articles and projects. You need to make it clear to the admin that that's a misunderstanding. You also need to show how you can still be a helpful person to Wikipedia. Talk about the good faith edits you have made and how you plan to expand on them. For example, you could show them The Sega Project. Or you could show them some before and after bits of how you've built an article.

Show the admin that you know now what the right thing to do is in situations like the one you were in with User:Doktor Wilhelm (for note to the admin, there is a space). Explain the IP situation and the bad faith edit of someone else, and explain how that one is not a sock puppet. Explain how you know what to do now if you realize that you're not signed in.

As for Chicken7, um, yeah, that was a dumb thing to do. His page is protected now because you redirected it to your page. Technically, you're not supposed to use Chicken7's account information. That's called usurping his account, whether he let you do it or not. Apologize to the admin and tell the person you realize that was the wrong thing to do.

I guess this sounds a bit awkward, but you need to show the admin that you're still useful to Wikipedia and you won't repeat your mistakes. Good luck, and if you need me to write you a message, I can try (I think I'd get pointed out for that, though, I write in American English and I am a bit of a stickler for capitals and punctuation when I type lol). Red Phoenix ^{flame of life...protector of all...} 14:50, 19 April 2008 (UTC)

Tiësto GA on Hold

You put the article on hold and i feel that the issues that you have wanted resolved before you pass the article are now corrected. Thanks. Alexander Vince (talk) 18:24, 20 April 2008 (UTC)

Why I removed the template

The reason I removed the Sega template is because Sega has very little involvement with SSBB. It would like adding Legend of Zelda and Pokémon template, even though it has very little to do with either them minus the characters and stages. Also, it puzzle me as to why WP:SEGA would give an assessment rating when mentions of Sonic is little. Magiciandude (talk) 04:05, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

Kent's book

If the information on your userpage is accurate (specifically, the part about attending Indiana University in Bloomington) and the information in IUCAT is correct, they have a copy in the Herman B Wells Library that is due on the 28th, and possibly a second copy in the "Core Collection" (which to me implies that it is non-checkoutable). Anomie⚔ 17:41, 23 April 2008 (UTC)

I finally created my fansite

Hey Phoenix. I know that I have not been around Wikipedia much lately, but I was working on other projects while I was away from the usual Wikipedia crap. I invite you to check out [2], and I will be submitting a Sonic podcast from that URL soon. User:Radman622 16:36, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

X Japan GA review

Hi, just wanted to let you know that I have been working on the X Japan article, in order to address the issues you listed in your review. Could you have a look and tell me what remains to be done? A note on the jrockrevolution.com-based citations: That source has been subject of debate earlier, given its affiliation with the band/its management, which makes it inherently biased and sure enough, the prose on that site is nothing short of euphoric at times. Hence I have been trying to use it strictly as a first-party source, leaving anything in regard of notability, impact and success of the band to third-party sources. I hope article reflects these aspirations.

Also, the sound samples have been taken down for the time being. Finding sources for a style section might not be impossible, but given the band's origin, it could be trickier than with others, so I'd rather leave that for later and then re-upload the samples if need be. Another editor also suggested to work the samples into the History section – what's you opinion on that? – Cyrus XIII ^(talk) 22:45, 23 April 2008 (UTC)

Agreed, since Crush 40 might be even less known that X Japan, a style section for the latter should also be feasible. And the article probably needs it anyway, if it is ever to get to FA level someday. In other news, I've added collapsible track lists and smaller cover images to the Crush 40 article, as I have come to find a space-saving approach to be rather useful when embedding multiple album track lists and infoboxes in a longer article. But feel free to revert (or remove the "collapsed" option from the templates) if you disagree. – Cyrus XIII ^(talk) 11:31, 26 April 2008 (UTC)

Yeah, those two single-disc track lists probably don't really blow up the article all that much (four-disc RPG scores, now that would be a different story) and with the "collapsed = yes" line removed, you still get a nicer list formatting. I left a message at Talk:X Japan; hopefully, Wednesday isn't asking too much. I might just get around to writing that section tonight, but I'll be busy with off-Wiki stuff tomorrow and Monday. – Cyrus XIII ^(talk) 15:23, 26 April 2008 (UTC)

Just added the other sampled song as an examples for the group's heavier tracks (among others). Looking forward to that GA pass and if you have some pointers for what needs to be done for FA status, please mention them on the talk page. – Cyrus XIII ^(talk) 23:36, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

Chaos Emeralds

Judging from TTN's discussion with you, I figure I could help out with sources. Alright, the concept of the Chaos Emeralds and Super Transformation in general was inspired by East-Asian culture, specifically the Dragon Ball Z series. 7 Chaos Emeralds=Dragon Balls, and Super Transformation is Sega's nod to the Super Saiyan transformation in the same series. Hope that's enough for Chaos Emeralds and Super Transformation. – ZeroGiga (Contact) 14:38, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Sega Mega Drive

The article Sega Mega Drive you nominated as a good article has passed , see Talk:Sega Mega Drive for eventual comments about the article. Well done! Epass (talk) 19:30, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

Well earned

		The VG Barnstar
		For getting the Sega Mega Drive drive article to GA status. With a special mention for the work done improving the quality of the article's references. X201 (talk) 19:57, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

Wow, thanks! Red Phoenix ^{flame of life...protector of all...} 03:06, 26 April 2008 (UTC)

I'd like to put in thanks to you as well. When I was working on the Megadrive article I'd got it to the point where it was mostly done bar the technical specifications section. Now it's all been neatly tidied up and everything sorted out I'd just like to tell you you've done an awsome job. Crimsonfox (talk) 21:32, 27 April 2008 (UTC)

The Sega project Barnstar

		The Sega Task Force Barnstar
		I present this to you for outstanding work in the Sega Project. Happy editing and keep up the good work. Fairfieldfencer FFF 20:18, 27 April 2008 (UTC)
		this WikiAward was given to {{subst:PAGENAME}} by ~~~ on ~~~~~

Oh, wow, thanks a lot! Red Phoenix ^{flame of life...protector of all...} 23:00, 27 April 2008 (UTC)

Re:

Thanks =)
Anyway its quite simple to display the template, just type {{Sega Barnstar|Your text and sign}} and that's it :) -- CD 10:02, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

Mega Drive FA

I've spent the last couple of weeks going through loads of magazines looking for dates and figures for the article. I'm sure I've got a full article on the history of the console somewhere. All the dates and figures will need to be cited for the FA and the country sections might need a touch up. I've found some info on the European marketing campaign, and have more in other magazines. It's a subject that I think needs expanding in the article. As for FA I'm sure there will be someone on the VG project who would peer review it as if they were reading it as an FA to point out what might need tightening up. - X201 (talk) 15:56, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

Sonic task force

I will gladly be head of the task force.Fairfieldfencer FFF 09:51, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

I have a few questions about the task force. Will the members be improving articles to get them to a certain class and once we've done our work will we run it by you? Like I did on E-123 Omega.Fairfieldfencer FFF 11:03, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

Sonic the Hedgehog (character)

I'm sorry to tell you this but the Sonic article has been rated down to B-class.Fairfieldfencer FFF 08:31, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

TTN

Is trying to merge all the articles again.Fairfieldfencer FFF 20:31, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

Thank you

For your support.Fairfieldfencer FFF 18:40, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Julie-Su AfD

Could you take a look at the Julie-Su article please RP. To see if you think it's worth keeping before the AfD ends. This guy says he's going to delete most of the Sonic comic character articles.Fairfieldfencer FFF 21:05, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Task force

Sure, I'll join! —Preceding unsigned comment added by BRTman666 (talk • contribs) 15:04, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

User:Malinaccier/Rollback Malinaccier (talk) 00:56, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Response

here - with thanks to your raising the question. --VS ^talk 12:05, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Image copyright

Can you please tell what is the copyright status of this image? I tried to find, but confused. Otolemur crassicaudatus (talk) 04:11, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Award

		The Sega Task Force Barnstar
		For staying with the sega project when i couldn't and basically guided helped and created where it is today. --Gaogier 21:44, 21 May 2008 (UTC)
		this WikiAward was given to {{subst:PAGENAME}} by ~~~ on ~~~~~

I don't know where to start apologizing?? uhh I really don't know where to start... Gaogier 21:45, 21 May 2008

Gaogier, just tell VirtualSteve that you're sorry for the stuff with Doktor Wilhelm, the "sockpuppetry", and "usurping Chicken7's account". Make sure to mention that you know it was wrong to do these things and tell Steve that you plan to be a good contributor to the encyclopedia if you are unblocked (don't tell him you will be, because that can be seen as being cocky. Just say "if", and be nice to Steve. Hope that helps, and if Steve has any more questions for you, just answer honestly and be nice. Red Phoenix ^{flame of life...protector of all...} 20:51, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

I would love to be unbanned but i don't know what it would mean to me anymore everything i ever had , all my pages and wikiprojects i was working on except for sega are gone, i would apologize to him because i know right and wrong more than i did then and i could come back contributing at my max but i'm just thinking i could come back and just retire and end my wikipedia span, the strongest prevail not he weakest and i am the weakest my chances of being unbanned may be higher but my determination of being unbanned is much lower to a point of almost giving up, i don't think i can go though with trying to apologize even if i mean every word of it, i am really sorry :(, thank you for trying but my wikiheart full of wikilove is broken and i probably won't start to mend its self for a year or so, i don't know :( :( im just hurt by wikipedia doing this to me... all i ever wanted to do was contribute to make a better wikipedia :(.... this is life and this is why i am upset, and don't misread that im unhappy about wikipedia doing that to me as that i am not sorry because i'm sorry i'm just upset as it says above. - Gaogier

You didn't appreciate the award i see :( - Gaogier

Oh btw i'm *not* sorry for the sock puppetry because they are my ips and not sock puppets, i am sorry for what i have done on my ips/account but i'm not sorry for the fact i have ips, if i could have no ip i would... - Gaogier

It wouldn't take that much to remake your projects, Gaogier. It's my fault they're gone, I MfD'd them after you left, because you left on such fiery terms with Doktor Wilhelm and I doubted you'd ever be back. You're here now, so why shouldn't you stay? You don't have to contribute to your max, I'll help you get back up. It is true the strongest prevail, but I've never really thought of you as the weakest when it comes to Wikipedia, Gaogier. You're one of the strong ones, but you've been knocked over. In either case, you should apologize and try to come back, even if it's only to retire. Would you rather leave Wikipedia as an accomplished user or a sockpuppeteer on an indefinite block? If you need my help with writing something to apologize, I'll write it for you and have you rubber stamp it and send it to VirtualSteve. You can still make a better Wikipedia, you've just hit a snag. We all live and learn. You have every right to be unhappy about getting blocked, I can understand that. But you can be sorry for the things you did, and that's all you need to apologize for. This is why I helped you with this appeal: I'm certain that if you apologize to VirtualSteve and you explain whatever he wants to know, you will be unblocked. The choice is yours, but I'll help you as far as I can. Red Phoenix ^{flame of life...protector of all...} 21:38, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

By the way, I really do appreciate the award, thanks. I'm sorry I forgot to say something, I'm doing about ten things at once right now.Red Phoenix ^{flame of life...protector of all...} 21:38, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

As for the IP's, just explain it to Steve. You don't have to apologize, just make it clear to Steve what happened there. Red Phoenix ^{flame of life...protector of all...} 21:38, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Please can you write it and ill edit it to fit to what i mean, if thats okay?, also i let wkipedia take Temporary Gaogier from me, it felt wrong --Gaogier —Preceding unsigned comment added by who it already says just being a bot i'm too dumb to know at 12:29, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

I can definitely do that for you, Gaogier. However, I'm not going to do it until VirtualSteve approves. He sees my talk page while we're discussing the matter. If he approves to let me do this for you, I will write it for you, leave it here so you can edit it, and then let you give it to VirtualSteve. Oh, and one thing: SIGN THE LETTER WITH YOUR IP, NOT YOUR NAME! Steve has already expressed to me that he doesn't like it when you sign "the name of a blocked user", even if it is yourself. I'll put your username in the letter somewhere so he knows it is you he is talking to, if he approves. Red Phoenix ^{flame of life...protector of all...} 01:02, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

Gaogier, there's a new message for you in a new section here with an update. Red Phoenix ^{flame of life...protector of all...} 02:09, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

Re:

Sorry for that , I made such a template some time ago and when I created this one I only copied the code and I forgot that to tell you that only works if you type {{Subst:Sega Barnstar|~~~~}}. Cheers-- CD 21:09, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

epic facepalm Okay, well thanks for the info. Red Phoenix ^{flame of life...protector of all...} 21:12, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Just a heads up...

Just ran into a problem with Wikipedia:WikiProject Sega/Newsletter/Issue1. Don't forget to double-check that all your tags are closed; I just left a warning for a user that had the newsletter posted to their talk page, and because it wasn't fully closed, it ended up eating my comment. Just dropping you a note. EVula // talk // ☯ // 20:04, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

Huh, I thought I had sealed all of them. Oh well, thanks for fixing it, and I'll keep my eyes out for it in the future. Red Phoenix ^{flame of life...protector of all...} 23:51, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

Gaogier, this is for you.

“ My thoughts are that he should write it himself without any fear that I will be concerned by his level of expression. At this time he seems to think that he will definitely regain our confidence and so I will be interested in his feelings not in the exactitude of his words - but I am likely to want to ask him some other questions. I will also be discussing this with another senior admin as necessary. He should come to this page now and bite the bullet - courage is the first act of contrition and movement towards a changed future in such circumstances. ” — VirtualSteve

Steve wants you to write the letter yourself, but he doesn't want you to be afraid. Don't worry; as long as you're sincere, you'll be fine. And, if you need some help with the following questions Steve has for you, I'll be willing to help. I'm sorry I can't help with the letter, Gaogier, but I'm not going to give up on you. Sorry, and I'll try to help as much as I can. Red Phoenix ^{flame of life...protector of all...} 02:08, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

Okay then, i cannot do it sorry, thank you for trying :(, the proud ana happy Gaogier i once was would of been so proud of you, since then i lost alot of family members and had a brain zap to check my nerves that changed the way i act and decide things... guess i'm just not the same person now as i was when i was contributing, but i am sure i would of been very proud... bye -- IP

Happy Birthday

		Happy Birthday Red Phoenix
		Sorry I forgot your birthday, but here's something to make up for it. Happy Birthday. Fairfieldfencer FFF 08:30, 4 June 2008 (UTC)

If you'd like a different cake or a WikiPresent feel free to ask.Fairfieldfencer FFF 08:58, 4 June 2008 (UTC)

WP:FICT

There's something called an RfC going on at WP:FICT. Thought you might be intrested.Fairfieldfencer FFF 15:54, 4 June 2008 (UTC)

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E-123 Omega scale

I was wondering if you reassess it again?Fairfieldfencer FFF 12:19, 16 June 2008 (UTC)

I think A Man In Black just made it a C-Class article.Fairfieldfencer FFF 16:03, 24 June 2008 (UTC)

Odd. It hasn't changed according to my screen. I went through half the B-Class artlcles last night for C-classification, but I know I didn't change Omega. Red Phoenix ^{flame of life...protector of all...} 16:16, 24 June 2008 (UTC)

No, I mean the amount that's been cut has changed it to C-Class.Fairfieldfencer FFF 16:23, 24 June 2008 (UTC)

I was wondering if you could share your opinion on the matter at WikiProject Video games.Fairfieldfencer FFF 16:35, 24 June 2008 (UTC)

Ok, but I've got to leave soon, so I'll make it quick. Red Phoenix ^{flame of life...protector of all...} 16:38, 24 June 2008 (UTC)

RP, I really need your help with A Man In Black and his deletionist views, he's practically vandalized the articles.Fairfieldfencer FFF 08:33, 25 June 2008 (UTC)

I can try, but I really don't know if there's much more if I can do. I'm not an expert fiction writer, and as you can see, a lot of my best contributions are nonfiction. Unfortunately, Wikipedia policies on notability do lean in favor of A Man in Black, and I'm willing to bet that A Man in Black is an immediatist, wanting an immediate improvement to the encyclopedia. As much as I've wanted to avoid it, I'm willing to bet that, with the exception of Sonic, all of the articles are going to get merged. It just seems to be the way that WikiProject Video games and Wikipedia policies are going lately. Don't get me wrong, it's great that we're getting rid of fancruft (like all those locations, wtf was with those articles?), but it's certainly not what I really want to see right now. This is why I've favored transwiki-ing all of this, so we can keep the content somewhere at least. If I had it my way, anything that was transwiki-ed would have an optional redirect to the appropriate Wikia article in a list. But that's probably never going to fly, even if I proposed it at the village pump. Red Phoenix ^{flame of life...protector of all...} 20:13, 25 June 2008 (UTC)

Thanks. I'm starting to get fed up with all this; I'm even considering leaving Wikipedia.Fairfieldfencer FFF 20:17, 25 June 2008 (UTC)

Well, that's ultimately your decision. To be honest, I've been considering semi-retiring for a while because I'm not as active as I was, but then I make my visits and do a little more each time. It's reasons like this that I stopped working with fiction and decided to start working on some nonfiction stuff like Sega Mega Drive. (Actually, that one's a lie, Doktor Wilhelm and I assessed it as A-Class, only to find out it was more screwed up than we thought, so I started working to fix it instead of change the rating and got it to GA status.) If you do leave Wikipedia, I would recommend that you keep using your talents on Wikia, because the work you do is amazing, even if it's not appropriate for Wikipedia in the eyes of the deletionists. Of course, that's just my opinion. Speaking of which, I'll look at Sonic Unleashed when I've got time. Red Phoenix ^{flame of life...protector of all...} 20:48, 25 June 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the compliment. But I think I'll stay here, after all the Sega Project wouldn't be much good with just one active member. I'll handle the fiction and you handle the non-fiction. I think it's safe to say that you've got the easier job. ^-^Fairfieldfencer FFF 09:48, 26 June 2008 (UTC)

Well, thanks. Just keep yourself in control when debating with people like A Man in Black, because edit warring and violating WP:3RR isn't good. Anyway, while I'm on the subject, what do you think about that offer I made you to help work on another featured list with me? That will get you some featured content here on Wikipedia, and I could certainly use the help. I'm thinking List of Sega Mega-CD games and I've got a reliable source to cite the list, too, along with all the basic necessary information we need. I know it's reliable because it worked on the WP:FLC for List of Sega 32X games, which just passed. Red Phoenix ^{flame of life...protector of all...} 16:06, 26 June 2008 (UTC)

Sonic Unleashed

Wonder if you could assess this please.Fairfieldfencer FFF 17:32, 25 June 2008 (UTC)

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Sonic Profile

I don't know if you remember me but i'm Unknown the Hedgehog. You invited me to the Sega Project. Anyway I don't know if you have seen my user page lately but if you want a Sonic profile (the picture) just go to my talk page and tell me what you on the profile. Unknown the Hedgehog 23:13, 29 June 2008 (UTC)

The system runs on flash (the thing I used to get the picture). You see, you have to make the character yourself and there is no copyright or anything like that.

How is this?[3] Unknown the Hedgehog 15:34, 30 June 2008 (UTC)

Thanks. I feel so stupid. I've seen that so many times,but I didn't think to put that in there. Thanks again. Unknown the Hedgehog 15:48, 30 June 2008 (UTC)

He'll be back.

I bring good news. Doktor Wilhelm is planning on making a return. (Details here.)Fairfieldfencer FFF 09:35, 4 July 2008 (UTC)

Segas and Pandas

Your list of Sega games looks very impressive, but I'm not the least bit interested in Sega games. I am very much interested in Pandas. To each her own. Chacun a son gout. Happy summer. Das Baz, aka Erudil 16:35, 5 July 2008 (UTC)

Could you please help me

I was thinking about making a new userbox and I have the image done (I didn't upload it yet) and I don't know what liscense to use. I used the Sonic Team logo, toke away the text, made the Sonic symbol black, covered the eyes to make it look it's Sonic's shadow, I flipped the bottom two quills upside down so that it looked like Shadow's shadow, and made the red parts of the quills. Unknown the Hedgehog 21:53, 5 July 2008 (UTC)

What is the tag for simple geography? Unknown the Hedgehog 01:30, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

Thanks Unknown the Hedgehog 01:40, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

Oh hey!

How are you? Je me appel Jean Latore. I noticed you on VPP and read your user page. If you want to be admin on Wikipedia i would be honored to nominate you. JeanLatore (talk) 00:53, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

Yes I have reviewed your contribs and feel you are ready. You have a good grasp of policy, interaction, article editing, and have a good personality as well. Everything looks good. I'll let you know when I have your nom. ready. Thanks, JeanLatore (talk) 01:04, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

Okay sir just go to Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Red_Phoenix and indicate your acceptance in the space provided. I hope i did a good enough job "selling" your candidacy. JeanLatore (talk) 01:13, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

Oh please be sure to answer the questions too. there probably will be more questions to follow, please do a good job in answering them but please respect the reader's time...don't be too long winded. JeanLatore (talk) 01:15, 6 July 2008 (UTC) Yes but please don't sell yourself short my friend. 2 GA's is still more than most admins have done. That's one thing I really support about you, its your writing skills. Have you accepted yet and answered the questions? JeanLatore (talk) 01:23, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

Great!

Ok thanks for your reply and best of luck. I'll vote for you once you accept the nomination and answer the questions. Let me know if you have any questions. Once again, good luck to you, future Admin (in about 5 days)! JeanLatore (talk) 01:28, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

Your RFA

Hey whats up. good luck to you, although don't let the early nay sayers get you down -- perhaps you want to weigh in and comment on their oppose rationales, maybe change some minds. In any case, I am going to add some questions to your RFA to further flesh out your positions. Please answer them seriously -- I can tell some of the early voters did not like your answer to question #1 (too general). Ok, let me know if you have any questions. JeanLatore (talk) 02:41, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

RfA again

OK, so I wrote up a quick nom. Good luck, eh —Giggy 02:50, 6 July 2008 (UTC) I see no need to drop out, you have 3 support votes now. Those people are picking on me because I am french. I still think you are a good candidate. Plz. don't listen to them. JeanLatore (talk) 02:51, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

Please answer the questions sir. Thank you. JeanLatore (talk) 02:59, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

Ok cool, thank you. by then you might already be so far ahead you'll be a shoo-in for admin. Talk to you later mon amiJeanLatore (talk) 03:01, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

Your RFA

I would suggest you remove your optional statement about JeanLatore being your nom. I would re-write one with Giggy as the nom. America69 (talk) 03:05, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

Hello. I swithched from Oppose to support in your RFA because you have a new nominator. I would suggest that you pull this RFA, and nay start a new one. Giggy probaly would have no issue nominating you. This JeanLatore issue is not going to go away, and it would be best to withdraw your RFA now. I would suggest setting one up in several days, when this JeanLatore thing goes away. Good luck. America69 (talk) 13:30, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

Userboxes

Hey RP, I've finally figured out to make userboxes. So, since you made me one I'd like to return the favour. Name you favorite Sonic character and I'll make a personalized userbox for you. Oh, and I'm watching your talk page so you can reply here.Fairfieldfencer FFF 11:46, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

Thanks FFF. Can you do one for me for Miles "Tails" Prower? Yep, he's been my favorite for a while. And thanks as well for your comments on my RFA, this thing got off to a bad start and it's just completely screwed up, it seems. Red Phoenix ^{flame of life...protector of all...} 16:39, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

Here you go.Fairfieldfencer FFF 17:25, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

TailsThis user's favorite Sonic character is Miles "Tails" Prower. OK, time to fly.

Awesome, thanks. This is definitely going in my userboxes. By the way, I'm probably going to withdraw my RFA, it's just too scarred from User:JeanLatore. Red Phoenix ^{flame of life...protector of all...} 17:26, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

That'a the fourth one I've made, here are the other three.Fairfieldfencer FFF 17:33, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

AF	This user is a fan of Artemis Fowl. So think fairy, think again.

AF	This user is a fan of Artemis Fowl. Aurum potestas est.

ΩThis user's favorite character is E-123 Omega. He is the ultimate E-Series robot!

Nice job, those look sharp. Red Phoenix ^{flame of life...protector of all...} 17:33, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

Why are you withdrawing? All those questions you gave good answers too. And besides it's 13 to 7. The odds are currenly in your favour. And you could easily delete or strike the questions.Fairfieldfencer FFF 17:40, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

FFF, it takes over 70%, and usually more, for a nomination to work, and I just don't see it happening. And if I'm going to be an admin, this isn't the way I want to start this off. Now, I am leaving it open for me to try again in any time between a couple of days and a couple of months when the dust has settled. Perhaps if you ever consider nominating me, you can talk to Giggy about the situation more and about a co-nomination, if you want. But ultimately that's your choice. For now, it's best if I just walk away and start anew. I've got a reputation to rebuild. Red Phoenix ^{flame of life...protector of all...} 17:46, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

Where has your reputation fallen? But tell me when your ready to put yourself back up, (since you were suppose to tell me the first time). You're a good editor and a good friend. And I'll be happy to help you on your way yo adminship. OK, two other things to mention: 1: Thank you for all the nice things you said on your userpage. 2: Why don't you ask Unknown the Hedgehog if he'd like to be adopted.Fairfieldfencer FFF 17:50, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

I just might do that, thanks for the suggestion, FFF. If you read over the RFA, I was accused of being "naive, hasty" and in a struck-out comment "doing it for the honor" (struck out because he said I addressed it even though it wasn't in the comment he listed). I'm none of those things, at least I try not to be. I got a few dirty opposes from not looking into JeanLatore more before accepting the nom. There's a variety of things, but I did what I thought was best for now. Not to worry, there will be a day when I do achieve sysop status to help Wikipedia more. Red Phoenix ^{flame of life...protector of all...} 18:57, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

Just for the record I didn't read all the questions.Fairfieldfencer FFF 21:08, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

Don't worry about it. In the past now, fix it later. Red Phoenix ^{flame of life...protector of all...} 21:10, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

Video games

Hello! Just in case if you were curious what games, consoles, guides, etc. I have and therefore are most familiar with, please see User talk:Le Grand Roi des Citrouilles#Thanks.. --Happy editing! Sincerely, Le Grand Roi des Citrouilles^Tally-ho! 12:07, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

Shadow Userbox

Here's the template

This user thinks that Shadow the Hedgehog is the greatest Sonic Character.

How do you make the template's code smaller? (Instead of just putting in every thing on there) Unknown the Hedgehog 16:20, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

You simply type in the code you want on Wikipedia. For example: if you type in, User:Fairfieldfencer/AF. You go to a userbox. So simply create the page like you would an article. Contact me if you have any more questions.Fairfieldfencer FFF 16:28, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

Oh, and thanks for fixing my userpage. Unknown the Hedgehog 16:47, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

No problem. Glad to help. Red Phoenix ^{flame of life...protector of all...} 16:48, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

RfA ANI thread

You should probably be aware of Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents#Persistent disruptions by User:JeanLatore as your RfA is mentioned in at least the initial post of that thread. --Happy editing! Sincerely, Le Grand Roi des Citrouilles^Tally-ho! 16:42, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

Silver lining

Regarding Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Red Phoenix, on the brighter side of things, you have made my list of nice Wikipedians. --Happy editing! Sincerely, Le Grand Roi des Citrouilles^Tally-ho! 17:59, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

• I've done the needful and closed your RFA per your request. Don't be too discouraged, you just assumed good faith and that's one of our core principles. When you feel ready, I would be willing to serve as a nom/co-nom for you to try and ward off any future opposes based solely on this unfortunate situation. –xenocidic (talk) 18:02, 6 July 2008 (UTC)
• To add to the above comments, I am really sorry about how your RfA went, but I think you did the right thing by withdrawing it at this time. In a few months time, if you keep doing the fine work you have been doing, I'll be happy to support another RfA and possibly to co-nom as well. Regards, Nsk92 (talk) 18:16, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

• Well, thanks, guys (assuming you are guys, apologies if I'm wrong). I guess we'll just have to wait and see how things go. Red Phoenix ^{flame of life...protector of all...} 18:51, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

• For the record, yes, I'm a guy! :) My username translates into "The Great Pumpkin King" (I for real grow pumpkins...). --Happy editing! Sincerely, Le Grand Roi des Citrouilles^Tally-ho! 18:57, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

• lol I caught the "great king" part. I speak a moderate amount of Spanish, so understanding French (I think it's French, could be Latin but I'm not sure) isn't too far off because the languages have the same roots. Red Phoenix ^{flame of life...protector of all...} 19:02, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

Keep going as you were, come back soon-ish and in all likelihood I'll be then in the Support row. Troll has gone off to weigh his chances of some socking action, so don't sweat it - learning the hard way is usually the best way, and for that you'll deserve to mine some credit. All the best. Plutonium27 (talk) 20:35, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the comments, I've read the WP:AN/I on Jean and I hope he gets what's coming to him for that little stint. Hopefully I'll be back soon (but not too soon) to give it another shot. Red Phoenix ^{flame of life...protector of all...} 20:39, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

I was just on my way to switch my neutral to a support (I decided my concerns about the AfD's were at worst very minor, and that I equally couldn't fault you for AGFing JeanLatore). Honestly I think your RfA actually had a decent chance of passing if you'd let it run, but it's not a bad idea to come back in the near future (about a month would be my recommendation) with a clean nomination. ~ mazca ^{t | c} 21:13, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

Well, there's certainly no harm in waiting, so I'll just have to be patient. Thanks for your concerns anyway. Red Phoenix ^{flame of life...protector of all...} 21:15, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

No problem, I'll be keeping an eye out for another RfA whenever you feel ready. ~ mazca ^{t | c} 08:28, 7 July 2008 (UTC)

Re: A Quest

I say your posting at WT:VG about rehabbin' List of Sega Mega-CD games. Is the help you need organizing the remaining letters into sortable tables like the first section? 'Cause I'd be happy to help out. Der Wohltemperierte Fuchs ^(talk) 20:45, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

Yeah, I'll try and get started tomorrow, and will stick to the guide (I won't know what I'm doing otherwise :P) Der Wohltemperierte Fuchs ^(talk) 21:22, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

Your RfA

I see you withdrew, but it's a shame it was because it got hijacked by a previously-banned user that poisoned the well rather than because you chose to step back and do some self-reflection. If you go up again next week, I'll continue with the same "weak support." If it's a few months from now, that support is likely to be stronger. Please keep me posted. I don't think there is any rush here. davidwr/(talk)/(contribs)/(e-mail) 21:23, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

Personally, I'm not in any rush to fill out another RFA, but rather, I'm going to let at least a few days pass and wait for someone else who believes I'm the man for the job to nominate me (if you look at some of the above threads, there are users who would be willing to, three of them at last count.) Anyway, I'll let you know if another RFA for me comes up shortly and I'll keep you posted. And thanks for the comments. Red Phoenix ^{flame of life...protector of all...} 21:27, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

I would strongly advise waiting months, not days or weeks, before another RfA. First, quick renominations rarely succeed and the mere act of accepting a quick renomination would be considered by many a sign of bad judgement. Second, in your case, it is really necessary to put some time between another RfA and the unfortunate JL episode. If you are put for another RfA too quickly, there would be a battle between a simpathy vote of those who think that what happened to you in the first one was unfair and between those who will question your judgement in accepting JL's nomination (and trust me, by looking at the AN/I thread yesterday, you really don't want the baggage that the issue of JL and his prior incarnations would bring to the debate). That's a recipe for a highly contentious RfA that, even if it succeeds, would be a net negative for you and everybody else. You don't want a battle of this sort, you want a clean discussion on the merits of the case. There is no need to rush this and every reason not to. Regards, Nsk92 (talk) 11:32, 7 July 2008 (UTC)

As I said, I'm not in any rush. I'm just going to wait this out and we'll see what happens next. Red Phoenix ^{flame of life...protector of all...} 13:23, 7 July 2008 (UTC)

Don't worry about it mate - plenty of articles to write, still! —Giggy 03:08, 7 July 2008 (UTC)

Your RfA

I noticied you did infact withdraw your nomination. Too bad most of the people looked at another user and not yourself. Anyways, I hope you get nominated another time in the future. I'll defiantly support. Ciao --Eric (mailbox) 10:59, 7 July 2008 (UTC)

Translation

RP, do you speak French?Fairfieldfencer FFF 12:08, 8 July 2008 (UTC)

Sorry, no I don't. I speak Spanish, not French. But the languages do overlap somewhat, so I may be able to figure out like a sentence or two, but only if I'm lucky at that. Check out my "Babel" box at the bottom right of my userpage, it says what languages I speak and at what levels. Red Phoenix ^{flame of life...protector of all...} 13:51, 8 July 2008 (UTC)

Shame. I was hoping you could translate a video in French for me. It's for the Sonic Chronicles article. Speaking of which. I was wondering when you have the time to assess Sonic Unleashed if you could do Chronicles as well please?Fairfieldfencer FFF 14:04, 8 July 2008 (UTC)

I'll try to take a look later today. Sorry I can't help out more. Red Phoenix ^{flame of life...protector of all...} 16:27, 8 July 2008 (UTC)

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Your RfA, again

Not sure if you noticed Wikipedia:Administrators'_noticeboard/IncidentArchive443#Persistent_disruptions_by_User:JeanLatore. Just keep that in mind for the future. —Giggy 08:26, 9 July 2008 (UTC)

Yeah, I saw it. I'll keep that link for sure. Red Phoenix ^{flame of life...protector of all...} 13:03, 9 July 2008 (UTC)

Creative Commons

When you're making userboxes, can you use the Creative Commons Liscense when using a logo? For example

This user plays the Star Fox series.

this user used the Star Fox logo. Unknown the Hedgehog 20:14, 9 July 2008 (UTC)

Thanks Unknown the Hedgehog 20:24, 9 July 2008 (UTC)

Are these...

userboxes Ok? Is there anything I should change? (This was why I was wondering about the Creative Commons Liscense)

 This user hopes there's a Super Mushroom inside.

User:Unknown the Hedgehog/? in a Square 2 User:Unknown the Hedgehog/? in a Square 3 User:Unknown the Hedgehog/? in a Square 4 Unknown the Hedgehog 21:53, 10 July 2008 (UTC)

Adopt a user

Ok. Unknown the Hedgehog 22:23, 10 July 2008 (UTC)

SSBB

Hey Red Phoenix, I know this has nothing to do with Wikipedia but, do you Super Smash Bros. Brawl? Cause if you do I was thinking we can exchange the Brawl Friend codes and battle each other online. Unknown the Hedgehog 02:09, 11 July 2008 (UTC)

Sega GENESIS

If it has two names, then the title needs to have two names as well. By the way, that site (Sega-16) is not a reliable source. I'm so sorry you think so. They list UNLICENSED Sega games (yeah, I'm sure Sega would list unofficial games on their "GENESIS Master List"). The site also lists some games with the wrong title. Tsk tsk tsk. —Preceding unsigned comment added by JeremeK (talk • contribs) 16:12, 11 July 2008 (UTC)

Sega16 site also doesn't list some titles either. They are missing. It also doesn't list the different region titles (e.g. Final Blow/James 'Buster' Douglas Knockout Boxing). Some games have three different titles, one for NA, one for JP and one for EU, which the site doesn't have. Good luck with your crappy list. I'm sure the "worldwide" list will appeal to Europeans who can find all of their game titles, as well as the Japanese and Americans. Each can find each of their own titles easily, right? I won't be using your crapped-out list. I'll make my own cleaned up, officially titled and officially licensed list, thank you. —Preceding unsigned comment added by JeremeK (talk • contribs) 16:50, 11 July 2008 (UTC)

They don't possess a Mega Drive Master List? Aww, too bad. I guess it's safe to use the GENESIS Master List for the Mega Drive list. Wait, they are the same machine so it doesn't matter. I guess the Mega Drive users will understand that the "Mega Drive" list contains "Genesis" titles when they look for their game Final Blow. Do they need a "Mega Drive Master List"? Why? Isn't the Genesis Master List good enough? I mean they are the same machine, right?

That still doesn't count for the fact that the site gets titles wrong and lists unofficial games.

Psst! The Genesis Master List isn't an official list and the Sega 16 website isn't offically Sega either. I guess Sega doesn't possess a Genesis Master List either. Wait, I'm starting to remember...that's right...Sega had a magazine that had all the official US Genesis releases.

I was gonna clean it up and have only official titles with offically licensed games, but go ahead, it's all yours. You're in charge now, Mr. Sega. —Preceding unsigned comment added by JeremeK (talk • contribs) 18:19, 11 July 2008 (UTC)

WP:LOTD/WP:LOTM

Congratulations on getting what appears to be your first successful WP:FL during the last month. You may want to get involved in our List of the Day/List of the Month experiment. Feel free to help us select next months lists at User:TonyTheTiger/List of the Day/voting/200808 or nominate your list for consideration to be a LOTD in September at User:TonyTheTiger/List of the Day/Nominees/200809.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 21:08, 11 July 2008 (UTC)

Userboxes

For those question mark userboxes I made, should I stay with the color it is now or should I make the background blue with Red text? Unknown the Hedgehog 22:12, 12 July 2008 (UTC)

FFF talks back

Hello, Red Phoenix. You have new messages at Fairfieldfencer's talk page.
You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template.

Hey RP, you know a bit about copyright, don't you? Well, I'm making this fan-fic, Artemis Fowl: Sonic style. I'm copying it from the book and replacing the names of the characters from the book with Sonic ones, along with various other details. Is that against copyright law?Fairfieldfencer FFF 13:19, 31 July 2008 (UTC)

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Horoscope

I see your a gemini. Is this how you would describe yourself?

GEMINI The Chatterbox ~ ( May 21 - June 20 ) Smart and witty. Outgoing, very chatty. Lively, energetic. Adaptable but needs to express themselves. Argumentative and outspoken. Likes change. Versatile. Busy, sometimes nervous and tense. Gossips. May seem superficial or inconsistent. Beautiful physically and mentally.Fairfieldfencer FFF 12:49, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

My Return

Well ill be back for as long as i can be :) i made my apology to Steve too. Gaogier ^Chat! 01:10, 25 July 2008 (UTC)

Sonic was delisted before i left lol, i think that is also our most important article Gaogier ^Chat! 00:47, 27 July 2008 (UTC)

I am no longer TempGao i am now Gaogier again and I may have Cancer Yey! Gaogier ^{How can I help?} 02:59, 3 August 2008 (UTC)

Are You Ready...TO ROOOOOOCCCCCCKKKKKK?!

User:SLJCOAAATR 1/Sandbox/Template:Sonic Characters

And so, the revolution shall begin. Skeletal S.L.J.C.O.A.A.A.T.R. 00:08, 5 August 2008 (UTC)

lol. I'm cool like that. Skeletal S.L.J.C.O.A.A.A.T.R. 00:46, 5 August 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the offer but, I think I'll pass for now. I've calmed down now, and I've told myself that if I start getting out of hand, just leave that part of Wiki. Again, thanks! I appreciate it. Skeletal S.L.J.C.O.A.A.A.T.R. 15:17, 5 August 2008 (UTC)

List of NES games

First off, thanks for the two peer reviews. Here are the issues I have ran into regarding the improvement of the NES games list:

• I've been actually considering getting rid of the region codes altogether. I don't think enough people are going to care about where exactly the games were released. Besides, the list is already as big enough as it is that it may not be needed. Even if they should be included, I don't think every single mentioning of region code should be wikilinked, as it would be overkill (as with the insistence of providing a separate reference for EVERY title, as recommended with the Super NES lists), as well as eat up more bandwidth. If I'm going to keep them, I think maybe providing a legend at the top could help.
• As far as merging the NES and Famicom lists, I tried that by proposing a merger here. Apparently, users felt it wasn't needed. (In addition, A Link to the Past also had some similar opposing comments about it way back when I brought it up on the WPVG talk page.) I think any effort made to merge the two would be met with some stiff opposition.
• While featured lists like the 32X and Virtual Boy lists have made FL, those lists are 1/20 (or less) the size of this one; we are dealing with more than 800 games here. I've been trying to follow the List of Nintendo 64 games, which is somewhat comparable and is also an FL. However, I think a big step with this list is that it is sortable, as it wasn't in the past.

That's what I think about the recommendations of the list. It needs to stay small but still be concise and informative. MuZemike (talk) 04:51, 6 August 2008 (UTC)

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Could you help me?

Could you please help me with this image?

Unknown the Hedgehog 17:29, 8 August 2008 (UTC)

We Can Celebrate

We Can! celebrate you can send me some Wikilove!... Gaogier ^{How can I help?} 01:36, 9 August 2008 (GMT)

Thank you so much I feel much happier! Gaogier ^{How can I help?} 01:43, 9 August 2008 (GMT)

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Blocked users

RP you've got to help me out. User:Gwen Gale has blocked these editors

• Unknown the Hedgehog
• Sonic&Mario Fan
• Skeletal S.L.J.C.O.A.A.A.T.R.
• Super Badnik
• Talon
• Person373

just for being a little social. The last two are still learning how to use Wikipedia. RP this is ridiculous. In fact I'm going to report Gwen on the Admin noticeboard.Fairfieldfencer FFF 07:40, 10 August 2008 (UTC)

You could get blocked yourself for that bio page of yours.Fairfieldfencer FFF 08:25, 11 August 2008 (UTC)

This is the guy who thought different. User:Ryulong But deleting is going over the edge a bit.Fairfieldfencer FFF 15:50, 11 August 2008 (UTC)

Question regarding List of NES games

For sortable tables, do you know of any other way to have titles automatically sorted while ignoring indefinite articles (i.e. titles starting with "a," "an," or "the") besides piping every problematic wikilink to omit said words? Because I noticed, when you click the sort button in the "Title" column, you get a whole list of "The..." items under "T" where they should be elsewhere. (For instance, clicking the sort button above the title column would send The Adventures of Bayou Billy down to "T" instead of remaining at "A".) I tried looking at Help:Sorting at the Wikimedia page and no dice. MuZemike (talk) 20:48, 12 August 2008 (UTC)

The Sega article

I managed to either find the information tagged "citation needed" or delete some information tagged "citation needed". Do you think we should take away this from the top of the page?

Unknown the Hedgehog 02:30, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

Just got your message, I didn't know somebody else have written the GameFAQs informtion. Anyway, yeah you could tag all the issues so that I can fix them. Unknown the Hedgehog 15:54, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

My RfA

Red Phoenix, thank you for your contribution to the discussion at my recent RfA. If ever you have any concerns about my actions, adminly or otherwise, don't hesitate to let me know. Best wishes, Paul Erik ^{(talk)(contribs)} 23:09, 16 August 2008 (UTC)

(cont.) The Sega Article

Hey RP, do you think the Sega article is good enough to be in GA status? Unknown the Hedgehog 16:41, 20 August 2008 (UTC)

Re: From FFF's talk page

Yeah, I heard about that. It's a shame. I hope that you do get it, if you try again! ;) Though, I barely know you, I just get a good vibe off of you (Not in the peverted way, heh...). I think that you'd do a great job. _Skeletal S.L.J.C.O.A.A.A.T.R. ^Soul 18:45, 21 August 2008 (UTC)

The Sonic Heroes Commitee is that project that I made a few weeks ago. It still needs serious work, but, who knows! It just may make a difference! _Skeletal S.L.J.C.O.A.A.A.T.R. ^Soul 18:50, 21 August 2008 (UTC)

Hmmm...I'm not sure. Since the TF is at a halt, and we've at least got some work going onat the SHC, I dunno...I'll go ask Triple F what he thinks. Good luck with your work! ;) _Skeletal S.L.J.C.O.A.A.A.T.R. ^Soul 18:57, 21 August 2008 (UTC)

List of NES games 2nd look

Can you take a second look at the List of NES games, in which you peer reviewed for me a while ago? I made some changes, including removing the region codes and adding separate references for every entry to ensure complete verifiability of every game on the list. I'm also experimenting with the usage of the {{vgrelease}} family of templates for those games that were published by different companies in different regions. I have still yet to work on the lead, as I have been busy working on the list itself as well as finally getting a solid Internet connection in my new place. MuZemike (talk) 17:03, 28 August 2008 (UTC)

Omega Encounter

Hey, RP. I've made a fanfic and I'd like to know what you think of it. Omega EncounterFairfieldfencer FFF 11:07, 2 September 2008 (UTC)

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The Sega Project Newsletter: Issue 3

I'd take a look at this newsletter if I were you, RP. I think you're really going to enjoy it.Fairfieldfencer FFF 15:37, 18 September 2008 (UTC) Wikipedia:WikiProject Sega/Newsletter/Issue3

Don't worry I will. Good luck with the football.Fairfieldfencer FFF 16:35, 20 September 2008 (UTC)

I think you've taken the liberty of having the wiki on your shoulders, RP. Even the tiniest of edits are gratified. Sure things seem big, but you can always call for a hand, or just step away from the computer for a few minutes. Slow things down a bit. That's what my mum tells me to do, and doctor's orders are nothing compared to the advise of a mother. Wikipedia is everybody's encyclopedia. You're not alone in your quest to make articles better, there are probably others who want to fix up the same articles as you. I doubt it's all that much work. Really all we're doing here is typing and adding information from other sites. Take a little break and when you come back things will seem much smaller, and you'll be laughing at how much of a mountain you made out of a mole hill. And I just used the copy and paste function with the last newsletter. You certainly deserve to be featured member, I think the only reason you weren't the first one was because you authored it.Fairfieldfencer FFF 17:37, 20 September 2008 (UTC)

And I was wondering what you thought of my story, Omega Encounter. Incase you didn't see it it's posted above.Fairfieldfencer FFF 17:39, 20 September 2008 (UTC)

Oh, and if you wish to contact me, please go here. As you know a bunch of my friends got blocked recently, and the only reason I wasn't was because of my edits. Still, better safe than sorry.Fairfieldfencer FFF 17:46, 20 September 2008 (UTC)

What does playing a game have to do with it? Most of the articles mainly focus on reception and the developers. And may I suggest that you try taking up editing on SNN when you've got the time. It would really help you get more experience with fiction articles. Perhaps you could even run for admin on there. You've managed to get two articles to GA status and one FA. There's only two admins at the moment there, and I could be a possible third. They won't have seen what happened back at RFA, and I don't see why you let that get your spirits down in the first place. With what you've done on Wikipedia, they'll be putty in your hand.Fairfieldfencer FFF 09:14, 21 September 2008 (UTC)

Powerglove

Thanks for the advice. I'll probably do some of that soon! :D FallenWings47 (talk) 06:29, 24 September 2008 (UTC)

Your Thoughts

What are your thoughts on the Sega Project & Nintendo? Do you believe i made the right choice?

Sincerely Gaogier ^{How can I help?} 22:58, 29 September 2008 (UTC)

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Don't go!

Your leaving? RP, you're taking this way too seriously. I once left the project because of all the hassel about Sonic character articles going TTN's way, but my mother told me that just because things were going his way was no reason for me to leave. It was a reason why I should stay. The Sega Project needs people like you and me to hold a balance and make sure things are done properly. You can't just run away from your problems. Why are you making this such a big deal? Wikipedia isn't a responsability, it isn't your job. It's more of an educational and fun pass-time. It's like life, it isn't hard you make it hard for yourself. Stop carrying the wiki on your shoulders, let it slide off and edit when you can. That's what makes it fun. It isn't your duty, it's just an act of kindness and a way to make you feel good about yourself with the work you've done that has helped others.Fairfieldfencer FFF 14:36, 5 October 2008 (UTC)

Well I hope that's soon.Fairfieldfencer FFF 19:30, 5 October 2008 (UTC)

Some unsolicited comments

Hey. I hope you forgive the prying, but I couldn't help but notice several statements you've made on talk pages recently. I completely understand the frustrations and tedium that can come from editing here. Very quickly, it can become annoying and lose its charm, especially when real life trumps our volunteer time here. Giving it up entirely has crossed my mind several times, but I know myself better than that. A full stop isn't in the cards for me right now.

Just thought I'd mention that there's nothing wrong with taking an indefinite wikibreak, or just plain retiring. Sometimes it's the best thing to do rather than logging on halfhearted/unfocused for a week or month, etc. I know from experience that just taking some time off can be more productive.

On another note- I don't think your reputation is bad and see no reason for you to disappear, but that's your choice should you do it. Anyway, take your time doing what you need to do. Just remember there's a group of editors here that would welcome you back as Red Phoenix. Take care, and take it easy. (Guyinblack25 ^talk 22:13, 6 October 2008 (UTC))

Stumbling onto this now. Just wanted to echo Guyinblack25's comments. I remember crossing paths with you several times, and always thought you were pretty reasoned and balanced in the middle of heated disputes, and had a good grasp of policy. I was shocked to hear that your RFA didn't go well, and then I saw the mess that transpired. I know how incidents like that can make you ask why it's worth it. Wikipedia can be fun again if you can drag yourself away from the meta discussions and get back to the articles you find interesting. That said, there are way more important things than Wikipedia. Either way, if you've decided to move on once and for all, don't let it be out of bitterness and frustration. Randomran (talk) 20:56, 11 October 2008 (UTC)

Glad to hear you're at least thinking about it. There's a lot of ways to find your niche. You could browse through Category:Video game cleanup and look to see if there's an article in bad shape that is worth adopting, and polishing into something good. Or maybe look through a category by platform, like Category:Sega games. Or maybe just do minor edits until you find yourself pulled somewhere interesting. Or try something totally different, like history or politics. ... anyway, I'm sure you don't need me to tell you what to edit. I'm optimistic you'll find something that inspires you. Randomran (talk) 23:41, 11 October 2008 (UTC)

Oh

I feel just like you, Editing ... Boring, Life... Busy, I haven't edited for sega much since i got back ( only minor edits to Hajime Satomi months ago ) and I probably wont do but I also feel like its my duty to do as such and help as much as I possibly can, but I lost all interest when I was banned so i've never really got my Wikilife back. Gaogier ^{How can I help?} 22:34, 10 October 2008 (UTC)

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E-123 Omega

I've managed to find a manually translated version of Omega's Japanese profile. I've been working really hard on it to see if it can be brought back. Do you think it has solid ground to be back on Wikipedia? E-123 OmegaFairfieldfencer FFF 08:55, 9 November 2008 (UTC)

I'm trying to ge as many views as I can on bringing it back. I've even contacted A Man In Black. It makes sense to find out what was wrong with it from someone who removed most of the info.Fairfieldfencer FFF 12:56, 9 November 2008 (UTC)

Cheers, RP. I'm one of the biggest Omega fans there is and I've never seen him in anything outside the Sonic universe. Same goes for Shadow and Rouge but they still have articles. All the members of Team Dark but one.Fairfieldfencer FFF 16:42, 9 November 2008 (UTC)

What if he was in a different Sonic universe? Like the Archie series. Would that work?Fairfieldfencer FFF 16:43, 9 November 2008 (UTC)

Oh, and do you know any good sites for reviews of game characters? I've looked on site's like IGN but there's nothing that gives reviews of characters.Fairfieldfencer FFF 16:51, 9 November 2008 (UTC)

Big news

The Sega Project has become a task force. But we can come back as a WikiProject once we get more active, until then our assessment department is down so that's a load off you're back. Sonic Task Force is still up and running, which is good. How do you become a member of WikiProject Video games?Fairfieldfencer FFF 16:24, 11 November 2008 (UTC)

Enjoy.Fairfieldfencer FFF 08:48, 12 November 2008 (UTC)

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Alternate titles, and columns in Lists of articles

I noticed that you are a big contributor in the "List of Sega Mega Drive games", and I'd like to invite you to contribute to the Talk:List of Nintendo 64 games#Removal of Alternate Titles and Number of Players where we are discussing the use of keeping alternate titles in the "List of...games" some have suggested that they take up too much space and that other columns could seem to be "useful only to fans", and other things that have been mentioned that, and other 'List of' talk pages. I know you might be watching the page and seen how I mention this on the Mega Drive games list page, but I hope you'll come and give you opinion, and hopefully keep these type of concerns from arising again and again at each "List of" pages. (Floppydog66 (talk) 22:28, 18 December 2008 (UTC))

Seasons Greetings

RP, my very best wishes for the festive season stay safe and talk to you in 2009.--VS ^talk 11:40, 24 December 2008 (UTC)

Happy New year

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Hey, Red Phoenix/Archive 1, Happy New Year! Fairfieldfencer FFF 00:05, 1 January 2009 (UTC)

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Hey

I was thinking of that unfortunate incident with JeanLatore, and I realize you never did get a second shot at RfA. If you do come back, please consider trying again. I would nominate, if you wish. Enigma^msg 08:04, 13 January 2009 (UTC)

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The list of space combat flight simulator games

Hello my fellow list creating friend who I have never met or spoken to in my whole life. Over the past year I created the List of space flight simulator games on Wikipedia. A person named SharkD and I engaged in an edit war(my first I might add ehehhe) because he changed the name of the page and then sorted it to the Chronological list of space flight simulator games, when a good portion of the games on the list have multiple release days. An administrator got involved and to my surprise kinda sided with me and we began the discussion in Wikiproject Video games. The reason why I am messaging you is that I seek advice. If you can post your advice on the Wikiproject Video Games Talk area here that would be very much appreciated. Whether ya agree with me or not I think the discussion could sure use some comments from a guy who has done a whole heck of a lot more lists than I have, thanks again! --Kirihari (talk) 03:37, 4 February 2009 (UTC)

Happy Valentine's day

Hey, Red Phoenix/Archive 1. Happy Valentine's Day!Fairfieldfencer FFF 07:39, 14 February 2009 (UTC)

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Photograph of Crush 40

Hi there, about your Reward Board request: I've asked Crush 40 for permission on their MySpace page to use an image matching your criteria. I'll get back to you if they agree. Thanks! -download | sign! 17:41, 7 April 2009 (UTC)

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Fairfieldfencer

RP! Good to see you, me old mucker! Things have been going well. I've taken up fan-fiction writing and have really got into it. I've even got fans! I became an admin and bureau over at SNN, but a while after I left for this new website: Mobius Encyclopaedia. It's run by this fellow called Thot Prad. It's dedicated to the articles of the Sonic comic books, which I've also got into. How have things been going with you then? What are these changes in the past year?Fairfieldfencer FFF 09:30, 21 January 2010 (UTC)

Well, let's see if I remember some of the old Wikipedia code, been so long since I used it. I work part-time as well as attend college now, so my schedule's pretty well filled now, but save for a few hours of video games a week, I've basically set them aside because I've really gotten into writing myself. I'm writing my own original work, though, not a fanfiction. Instead, I'm writing fantasy fiction, lol. I've also gotten myself into the Dynasty Warriors series of video games, and that's mostly what I play on my Xbox 360. I still have Sonic Mega Collection Plus and I'll break it out every now and then, but otherwise I haven't really done anything with the franchise in a year. I was, however, pleasantly surprised to see some of the work I started here on Wikipedia finished while I was gone, namely List of Sega Mega-CD games, although it's evident that the Sega task force tanked. Oh well, perhaps at some point there will be use for it again. I still just don't have the time or the drive to return quite yet, especially with a lack of stuff I'm interested in working on on Wikipedia (save for the regular checks I do on Crush 40 to make sure that's still a GA), but who knows? It's the first time in several months I've checked my page, maybe it'll happen at some point that I want to come back. Red Phoenix ^{flame of life...protector of all...} 23:01, 21 January 2010 (UTC)

That's excellent news. Good choice with going for writing. Tell me when you've got it published and I'll pick it up. And as for attending college and a job, it looks like you're well on your way in the world. Getting a solid life started. Congratulations to you, mate.Fairfieldfencer FFF 10:42, 22 January 2010 (UTC)

Thanks, although I don't think I'm really going to feel good about all of it until I've got my degree and a job that I can use it for. But that may not happen for all I know, because if I get into the writing that much I might just make that my career, lol. I was hoping to get it published around this summer since I'm working very hard to have it finished by then, but it may be longer for all I know. I think I'd certainly like to get it published because of all the effort I've put into it, especially in the last year. If it does happen, I'll let you know. Red Phoenix ^{flame of life...protector of all...} 15:07, 22 January 2010 (UTC)

I actually plan on making an original story myself. But it's science-fiction, not fantasy.Fairfieldfencer FFF 08:37, 23 January 2010 (UTC)

Good luck with that. Science fiction is another really cool genre to work with. Red Phoenix ^{flame of life...protector of all...} 21:12, 23 January 2010 (UTC)

Thanks. Good luck yourself. Been in contact with anyone else lately?Fairfieldfencer FFF 23:44, 23 January 2010 (UTC)

Mega Drive

Hi. Since you are one of the top contributors to the Mega Drive article, can you please help resolve the ongoing issue regarding total hardware sales? Regards, « ₣M₣ » 09:15, 17 February 2010 (UTC)

Mega Drive

I replied to you at Talk:Mega Drive but I somehow screwed up the rest of the page. Help! 173.6.148.35 (talk) 15:33, 20 February 2010 (UTC)

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The WikiProject Video Games Newsletter, Q4 2011

The WikiProject Video Games Newsletter
Volume 4, No. 4 — 4th Quarter, 2011
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As of Q4 2011, the project has:

• 144 Featured Articles
• 48 Featured Lists
• 6 Featured Topics

• 36 A-Class Articles
• 523 Good Articles
• 8 Good Topics

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• Changes to Featured and Good content
• News items and announcements

• Feature: Images in articles
• Featured editor: Wgungfu

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The WikiProject Video Games Newsletter, Q1 2012

The WikiProject Video Games Newsletter
Volume 5, No. 1 — 1st Quarter, 2012
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As of Q4 2011, the project has:

• 145 Featured Articles
• 48 Featured Lists
• 6 Featured Topics
• 2 Featured Pictures

• 37 A-Class Articles
• 542 Good Articles
• 9 Good Topics

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• Changes to Featured and Good content
• News items and announcements

• Feature: Project deletion discussions page
• No featured editor this issue.

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The WikiProject Video Games Newsletter, Q2 2012

The WikiProject Video Games Newsletter
Volume 5, No. 2 — 2nd Quarter, 2012
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As of Q2 2012, the project has:

• 147 Featured Articles
• 48 Featured Lists
• 6 Featured Topics
• 3 Featured Pictures

• 37 A-Class Articles
• 542 Good Articles
• 9 Good Topics

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• Changes to Featured and Good content
• News items and announcements

• No WikiProject feature this issue.
• No featured editor this issue.

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Non-free rationale for File:What I'm Made Of.ogg

Thanks for uploading or contributing to File:What I'm Made Of.ogg. I notice the file page specifies that the file is being used under non-free content criteria, but there is not a suitable explanation or rationale as to why each specific use in Wikipedia is acceptable. Please go to the file description page, and edit it to include a non-free rationale.

If you have uploaded other non-free media, consider checking that you have specified the non-free rationale on those pages too. You can find a list of 'file' pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "File" from the dropdown box. Note that any non-free media lacking such an explanation will be deleted one week after they have been tagged, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. If the file is already gone, you can still make a request for undeletion and ask for a chance to fix the problem. If you have any questions, please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you. Sfan00 IMG (talk) 13:55, 26 August 2012 (UTC)

The WikiProject Video Games Newsletter, Q3 2012

The WikiProject Video Games Newsletter
Volume 5, No. 3 — 3rd Quarter, 2012
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As of Q3 2012, the project has:

• 146 Featured Articles
• 49 Featured Lists
• 6 Featured Topics
• 3 Featured Pictures

• 43 A-Class Articles
• 577 Good Articles
• 11 Good Topics

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• Features: "Is the Newsletter important?" and "Request for new writers and interviewers"
• No featured editor this issue.

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The WikiProject Video Games Newsletter (4th Quarter 2012)

The WikiProject Video Games Newsletter
Volume 5, No. 4 — 4th Quarter, 2012
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Project At a Glance
As of Q4 2012, the project has:

• 150 Featured Articles
• 50 Featured Lists
• 6 Featured Topics
• 3 Featured Pictures

• 45 A-Class Articles
• 555 Good Articles
• 12 Good Topics

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• Feature: "Strengthening and utilizing WP:VGs inter-language links"
• Interview: Khanassassin

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WikiProject Rock music Newsletter for October 2008

The Rock music WikiProject Newsletter Issue 9 - October 2008

"As long as my face is on page one, I don't care what they say about me on page seventeen."- Mick Jagger Project news The project has a total of 106 GAs and 91 Featured Articles and Lists put together. We collaborated on Soul Bomb. Help us select good versions of WP:ROCK articles for inclusion on the Wikipedia 0.7 release! Find out more about Wikipedia 0.7 selection on the project talk page and add your thoughts to the discussion. If you are personally responsible for a Featured or Good Article listed here, please the select a version to include in Wikipedia 0.7 on that page if you haven't already. Page versions must be selected by October 20. The genres in infobox fields have been removed cause of the discussion found here Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Music#Time to remove genre section on info box?. You can provide any opinions you may have about this. This month's "Recommended Rock Album" is Soundgarden - Superunknown (1994).

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Happy Halloween

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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to you and your family and friends, Red Phoenix ^{flame of life... protector of all...}. Fairfieldfencer FFF