User talk:RyanCross/Archive 11

Hello!

Can you renovate my user page so there is a theme with these 3 colors like on this picture [1] wich are white, green and yellow. Can you make round corners and drop down boxes for informational userboxes? Try to keep the status and defcon... Thanks! --Creamy!^Talk 02:16, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

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Nuit (song)

Thank you very much for your message on my talk page ! Europe22 (talk) 07:01, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Climate of North America

Hello again, RyRy5. I am concerned about the above article. The article in its entirety appears to be plagiarism from [2], [3], [4] and [5]. Was this material licensed to you under a free licence? If not, as the article may have to be deleted as a copyright violation, due to it being copied from these sources. The whole content of the article appears to be "copy and pasted" word for word. Can you shed any light on this? Regards, EJF (talk) 11:37, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Geez, on top of that, the line used for the hook is word for word out of the first link. Metros (talk) 11:58, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

(copied from my talk page)Ah crap, RyRy. What were you thinking? We cannot, repeat Can Not, copy text directly from other websites and pass it off as our own. You cannot do that in school either, it's called plagiarism. In Wiki world, it's called copyright enfringement. Is there a logical explanation for this that I'm not seeing? Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 14:21, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Hey RyRy, I'm sorry I had to bring it up yesterday, but copyright infringement can be quite serious. You're not going to be punished, but there could have been problems if the owner of the content had saw it was on Wikipedia and complained. I hope now that you can work with Steve and sort things out. Regards, EJF (talk) 11:40, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

Final warning about copyright violations

This is your last warning about copyright violations. You've been warned on several occasions in the past, (see User_talk:RyRy5/Archive_7/4-25-08#Copying_and_pasting and User_talk:RyRy5/Archive_7/4-25-08#Copyright_violation. The next occasion we see you copying and pasting out of other sources to create an article, you will be blocked. Metros (talk) 12:09, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

As an historical note, the above warning applied both for the violation noted directly above as well as this. Daniel (talk) 13:12, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

As well as Boson star. Metros (talk) 14:42, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

I am also concerned by the now famous baseball uniform, it seems to have been copied from various sources. There is an entire section from Baseball cap, a lot of content comes from http://www.baseball-almanac.com/ (this is cited as a ref), see 1, 2, from ezinearticles.com (a blacklisted site), see 3. It may explain the spectacular evolution of this article. It has been now edited a lot, but the copyright infringements are still blatant, I thought that candidates for DYK were thoroughly reviewed to avoid this kind of problems. It's on the talk page. Cenarium (talk) 17:18, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

I was just going back and looking through that one myself, Cenarium, and agree with your assessment. Not to excuse RyRy in any way, but what are the safeguards against this happening at DYK? I don't tread over that way often (or ever). Are you going to remove the copyrighted material that you found? Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 17:21, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Kingturtle has proposed to copyedit the article. I placed hidden comments to indicate the copyvios. Cenarium (talk) 17:39, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

I placed the standard templates, this way, readers are informed of the situation, and can help. If you have copied other sources, please tell us, in order to avoid future copyright problems in the article. Cenarium (talk) 19:36, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

The major copyvios are gone thanks to the help of Kingturtle, but there are still sentences needing to be fixed. Cenarium (talk) 20:12, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Oh dear, this really is getting out of hand Ryan..sigh.. Steve Crossin (talk) (review) 17:21, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

I posted a notice on DYK talk to not accept any more nominations from RyRy at this time until this is nipped. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 17:41, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Another instance of copyright violation, here. Cenarium (talk) 21:44, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

• RyRy5, you say that you expand an article when you're actually restoring an old revision, [6], [7], [8]. This is unacceptable, do you realize that ? It's like the copyright violations, you deny other people's work, you appropriate what is not yours. It's obvious that you want to make good impression, make other people think that you're a good article writer. Yeah, you want the mop, but come on, it's not like this that you'll get it, nor constructively contribute, step back and think on what you're doing. Cenarium (talk) 22:50, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Well, I see that. I wasn't really thinking of anything else to say. Maybe saying "rm vandalism" would be better. I'm truly sorry for how much trouble I've caused. I thought it was just the rollback issue, but now this? I still need much to learn in the copyvio areas. Also, about the mop, I really don't want to become an admin right now and I'm not eager for the mop. I'm really just want to help wikipedia all I can, but it seems I don't know the next step. It seems that writing artcles it not a very reliable place to take the next step on, or I might just crush it, in other words, violate the rules. Any suggestions? I'd be glad to here from some.RyRy5 (talk ♠ Review) 22:57, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Ask your adopter. :) Okay, I'll think about it later. Cenarium (talk) 23:01, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

I replied at Steve's talk page. It seems that you already have got a lot of advises from editors. Think about them, and try to apply. But also, don't expect that the answers will come from others every time, think and try to find the answer yourself. And look at other people's contribs, see how they handle a situation, etc. Edit by pleasure, not by obligation. You want recognition ? Fine, me too, but be patient and don't force yourself to do anything just for that. Admit your mistakes and think about them, analyze your behavior. And finally, don't spend so much time on Wikipedia, take your distances, think on the long run. And also, fix the remaining copyright violations in Baseball uniform, and find out if it's compliant with the GFDL to copy the text of an article and paste it in another one. Cenarium (talk) 23:44, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

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thank you

		The Content Creativity Barnstar
		Thank you for creating and developing Baseball uniform. You've done some great work there! Kingturtle (talk) 15:55, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Editing

Just a quick question. How should I be spending my edit time on Wikipedia? Thanks!WikiZorro 20:21, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

FYI

I (Stormtracker) have changed usernames, so I am now "Red Thunder." RedThunder 21:40, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Question(s)

Just downloaded everything necessary for awb. But I don't see where to start the program. (No desktop icon,start menu has nothing) Does it start automatically? I would hate to download something and found I couldn't use it a second time.It's currently on because I activated its exe file right from where I extracted it to.Help!I am approved.Xp54321 (talk) 22:08, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

I just extracted the file then double clicked on the exe file. My problem is where extracted awb to. I forgot and haven't been able to find it. That means after I shut my computer down I wont be able to access it a 2nd time. If you know where u extracted it to find the file that says example.exe. That starts the program. Also on the home page it mentions a .NET 2.0 thingie needed for AWB Hope this helps.:)Xp54321 (talk) 00:15, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

It's a very cool and useful tool:)Try asking a developer.Xp54321 (talk) 00:18, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

Already asked redhullandemu he doesn't use it. I actually copy and pasted the question at the top to the talkpages of like 3-5 users. I suggest you do the same to any admins you know.:)Xp54321 (talk) 00:20, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

Contacted 4 of the developers. Doubt we'll get a timely response. Watch my talkpage. I have school monday-friday 7:30 am-2:10pm PSTThus as indicated on my talkpage I'll be busy:(Xp54321 (talk) 00:30, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

Hey Xp54321. I just realized that asking you where you extracted the file to won't make much of a difference. Anyway, wherever you extracted it to, open that folder and find the icon that says "AutoWikiBrowser". That's how you start the program. If you want to put that on your desktop, then simply copy that file and put it on your desktop. Feel free to ask me any questions you may have on my talk page. Cheers, Kodster (You talkin' to me?) (Stuff I messed up) 00:39, 17 May 2008 (UTC)Xp54321 (talk) 00:41, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

My dad just helped me. He has 30 years of experience with computers. Use the search feature for files and search by date. Use the advanced options. Then after finding the file follow the advice above from kodster. Or send it to desktop to create a shortcut. I found it and did it all successfully or rather my dad did it. Please forward this to R2.:)Xp54321 (talk) 00:57, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

Just reached 2000 edits!!! Thank you AWB!!!:)Xp54321 (talk) 01:05, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

RE: Edit summary

I had to. I'm sorry if it landed on your watchlist. Even better is my latest post to this link (don't worry, nothing bad). Basketball110 ^{My story}/_{Tell me yours} 01:40, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

OH MY G*D! Basketball110 ^{My story}/_{Tell me yours} 01:45, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

Barnstar

		The Working Man's Barnstar
		For your renovation of multiple users' userpages. Great job:)I love handing these things out:). Xp54321 (talk) 02:43, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

You changed how your username looks like? Cool.:) How do I do that? I'd love something like exciral's signature. And no 47 barnstars is not too many. Too many for one page though.;) Xp54321 (talk) 02:51, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

		The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
		For helping me so much. I hope you don't mind but I added you,Realist2, and Kodster as adopters of me.:)Xp54321 (talk) 20:45, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

Testing... Xp54321 ^{(Talk,Contribs)} 20:46, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks!Xp54321 ^{(Talk,Contribs)} 20:47, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

RfA thank-spam

RyanCross/Archive 11, just a note of appreciation for your recent support of my request for adminship, which ended successfully with 112 supports, 2 opposes, and 1 neutral. If there's something I've realized during my RFA process this last week, it's that adminship is primarily about trust. I will strive to honour that trust in my future interactions with the community. Many thanks! Gatoclass (talk) 06:26, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

And thanks also for your generous comments over the last few days. Gatoclass (talk) 07:54, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

General Wikipedia Knowledge Questions

I'm curious about the users Nothing444 and RickK. I want to know about RickK, and I'm curious about Nothing 444. It also appeared that you two were pretty close. Please reply back!--LAAFan 13:37, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

Kodster user page

Hey. I like what you did with my page. However, I just changed the background color from silver to a peach-ish color. Don't want to undermine your renovation, I just think that color's good. Thanks for your help. Cheers, Kodster ^{(heLLo) (Me did that)} 14:52, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

Actually, can you tell me what color your user page background is? I really like that color. Cheers, Kodster ^{(heLLo) (Me did that)} 14:53, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

Never mind, I got a good color. Thank you for all the work. Cheers, Kodster ^{(heLLo) (Me did that)} 14:55, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

Yeah, I'm going to change the colors later. I just used your page as a general guide. I hope that's okay. Cheers, Kodster ^{(heLLo) (Me did that)} 22:39, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

User page fix?

Hi RyRy,

A few Userpage bugs that i'd like fixing if possible?

1. I'd like my toolbar making more like yours, so it blends in more?
2. If possible can the white space between the grey bars and the blue be removed?
3. I have a stray |} but i can't find it
4. REmoving white space between the title override?
5. Adding some sort of grey rounded header on the user page
6. Making the default font of both pages as Gill Sans.

Thanks,

BG7 16:57, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

Ok no worries - as with the userpage it's not important - just "pretty pretty"!

Thanks,

BG7 19:05, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

RE:Adoption

No worries mate!

BlueGoblin^7even 20:55, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

Rollback

What is rollback and how do you get it? I've been seeing on userpages and wondered what it is.Xp54321 ^{(Talk,Contribs)} 21:06, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

Mind if I jump in?

Rollback is a Wikipedia tool used by Rollbackers and Admins to mass revert all consecutive edits by a certain user/IP on one page. Please see WP:ROLLBACK for more information!

BlueGoblin^7even 21:08, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

It's basically a keystroke-saver. You can accomplish the same thing by reverting to a previous version the standard way, this is just faster. And if you use it for anything other than obvious vandalism, they'll bring the hammer down on you. :) Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} 21:13, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for helping out you two, but I think Xp54321 gets the point. I already added a comment on his talk page.--Ryan Cross (talk ♠ Review) 21:15, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

Just asking ryan, do you have rollback?Xp54321 ^{(Talk,Contribs)} 21:18, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

I have put in a request for rollback but I doubt I'll get it.:) I'm trying out the different requests things and seeing what at what point I'd be granted on that request. Don't worry I won't annoy RfA or RfB or anything improtant.;)Xp54321 ^{(Talk,Contribs)} 21:22, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

Believe or not I just got rollback!!!!! What's the template for that rollback symbol in the corner and the template for the ubx.?Xp54321 ^{(Talk,Contribs)} 21:24, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

What's the template for the userbox indicating possession of rollback rights?Your help is much appreciated.Xp54321 ^{(Talk,Contribs)} 21:29, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

		The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
		Dude you are way too kind.:) Xp54321 (Talk,Contribs) 21:31, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

Yeah, well you know me, throwing barnstars around like crazy.:)Xp54321 ^{(Talk,Contribs)} 21:38, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

Oh check out this cool little background image for the wikipedia icon iridescent showed me how to add. code is at top of my user and talk pages.

5/17 DYK

On 17 May, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Whitney Ellsworth, which you recently nominated. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--Bedford 23:05, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

Resolved

Hi Ryan. Generally I mark queries as resolved when 1) the questioner thanks the help desk for their advice, which would only usually be when they've tried/fixed their problem or 2) when the matter is uncontroversial and a number of possible solutions have been put forward. Not all questioners reply back and thank the team, which is fair enough really considering that it's there to serve a purpose, so it's sometimes a matter of common sense. What have the responders said? Does it look like there's a concrete answer or a number of answers? If the answer is yes to the second, then I would generally mark the query as resolved. Hope that helps. Best, PeterSymonds (talk) 04:01, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

I always answer on other people's talk pages. :) In response, I don't have a formal adoption programme but I'm here if questions need to be asked. I consider myself quite experienced so if I don't know the answer I could most likely tell you who would. As for admin coaching, I'm not signed up but again, I'm here to answer questions and explain functions and policies if and when needed. Also, Pedro (talk · contribs) has set up a mentoring programme designed for admin applicants. It's similar in a way to the traditional admin coaching, but it's more focused on advice and guidance rather than "how to pass a RfA". That may help, but I'm also open to questions and so on, so feel free to drop me a line whenever (UK time, 16:00-23:00 weekdays; weekends are more sporadic but I'll usually answer within 2 hours). The WP:HAU/EU sometimes says I'm offline when I'm not, but that might be because I'm doing admin work (done by logs not edits) or when I'm just browsing. :) Best, PeterSymonds (talk) 04:27, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

No probs. :) PeterSymonds (talk) 06:38, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

Help desk

I've noticed that a lot of your edits to the help desk today have been very redundant to things already said in those sections. This one is a repeat of the reply that's already there. As is this one. If you see a question already answered, there's no need to say what's already been said yet again. Metros (talk) 04:37, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

Thank you, I'm trying not to create articles and revert actively until it is said I am trusted enough to do so. I am trying to stay away from hose certain areas. I am not really repeating comments. The second link you gave me was why the user needs padlocks. is it for page protection or just for decor? I would like the answers from the requester, that is the reason of me asking. The first one is just an extra comment. I will try not to do the first link you gave me. But the second one is what I am curious about. Regards, Ryan Cross (talk) 04:43, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

and here where it was already answered more than 24 hours earlier. It's very redundant _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 02:25, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

Okay, okay. I see the problem. I won't repeat comments already answered.--RyRy5 (talk) 02:36, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

Otis Smith Kids Foundation

On 18 May, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Otis Smith Kids Foundation, which you recently nominated. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--BorgQueen (talk) 10:45, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

Do you really get a DYK notice even when your nomination hook is completely scratched and another takes it place? DYK is truly bizarre... Metros (talk) 20:29, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

Well, it's just how it works. I didn't make up the criteria.--RyRy5 (talk) 20:34, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

I know you didn't. I just think it's bizarre that you get that template and get to parade it with your other barnstars when every word of your original hook was thrown out. Metros (talk) 20:37, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

Mm... well I did nominate it. It's not like I say "Look, I got another DYK" anymore ever since you told me not to. Even if they changed the hook, I did nominate it for a chance for it to appear on the mainpage. It's a little bizarre, I know, but it's just how it works and I would hate to brag about something if all I did was nominate it. You taught me that if I recall.--RyRy5 (talk) 20:42, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

Then why did you add this to your barnstars section? Gwynand | Talk•Contribs 00:12, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

I nominated it and I recieved the template. It's not like it's causing any harm.--RyRy5 (talk) 00:16, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

No, I don't have a problem with it. It's just that you state right above "I know, but it's just how it works and I would hate to brag about something if all I did was nominate it. You taught me that if I recall." Seems a little funny to put this in your barnstar section after making that comment, and your nomination hook wasn't taken for it. Gwynand | Talk•Contribs 00:22, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

Adding the template to my awards is not bragging. By "bragging" I meant actually saying "Look at my DYK I nominated that passed". --RyRy5 (talk) 00:24, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

Question(s)

Would you be willing to support the nomination of this [9] list to become featured?R2 and kodster nominated it. I have added my support.Xp54321 ^{(Talk,Contribs)} 18:59, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

I'm sorry but asking someone to !vote on something, especially a support/oppose/neutral is called WP:CANVASS. If someone wants to !vote on something, they will on their on if they want to without being asked to. Sorry, but I cannot !vote there. Regards, RyRy5 (talk) 19:04, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

Congradulations on your recent DYK's

 Doing... Basketball110 ^{My story}/_{Tell me yours} 20:27, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

Hi!

yeah, i haven't been on for a while. i got a little bored. --Writergirlrocks talk 23:40, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

Not at the moment. --Writergirlrocks talk 23:43, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

hey, how do you tag articles for deletion? --Writergirlrocks talk 23:59, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

Review

Thanks for the review. Most of the things that you've pointed out are things that I have already been working on. Thanks for the review. Cheers, Razorflame Report false positives 01:29, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

Copyvio comment on Baseball uniform

RyRy, I'm assuming you mean through this diff that that info on baseball caps was copied word for word from another source. RyRy, copyvios apply to the editing space, they apply to talk space, they apply anywhere. It is appropriate to post the source in the talk page and perhaps suggest someone use it to write the section, but the actual copy paste cannot remain. I have removed it. Gwynand | Talk•Contribs 03:51, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

Yes. Someone left a hidden comment there that the text under it was a copyvio. I then left another hidden comment hiding the text unti someone (possibly me) would improve it. Removing it was probably the best solution per your explanation that wherever a copyvio is, it's a copyvio.--RyRy5 (talk) 04:24, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

Your honest opinion

I have just started a new squad, called the Wikipedia Welcome Squad (see User:Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Fan/Wikipedia Welcome Squad). I would like to know your honest opinion on the page design, as you surely know a lot about all the bells and whistles.--LAAFan 22:33, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

Re:Wikibreak

Yeah, hopefully. It just feels weird NOT being here. :) And yes, that was the signature I used sometime last year (or early this year, I don't remember), but never got around to updating it at other wikis.   jj137 (talk) 00:43, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

OK... I don't know if there is really an official SOX newsletter deadline anymore... I set something up "tentatively" a couple months ago but it seems we just deliver it when there is enough content. Just how it looks to me.   jj137 (talk) 00:56, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Very good and well referenced, definitely at least B-class. Along with the load of other things that needs to get done around here, I can try to help out occasionally, if you like.   jj137 (talk) 01:14, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

OK. At some point I will spend some time finding and adding more refs (I'm not that great at actual content writing, but much better at things like referencing, copyediting, etc.).   jj137 (talk) 01:18, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for telling me, I updated mine.   jj137 (talk) 01:26, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Well, I guess that's good. Wasn't really expecting to hear Stormtracker renamed...   jj137 (talk) 01:33, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Oh boy

I agree (sort of), the project LAA created can't be kept the same. I got carried away and took the opportunity to make It a teaching thing. While "joining" I showed him how to use Images in different ways and encouraged him to edit outside his userspace. I hope we can make it an adoption thing between me and him. Cheers! Also, Thanks so much for keeping cool! He really doesn't know what goes and what doesn't. If you ever run for RFA I'll make sure they here about your politeness. WikiZorro^sign 00:55, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Baseball uniform

The lead needs a second paragraph. I think we should summarize the article and history, but I can't think of how to do it. Any suggestions? RC-0722 ^247.5/1 01:54, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Well, there you go! Let's run 'till out teeth sweat! RC-0722 ^247.5/1 02:49, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Oh. I'll work on it. What's the ANI issue? RC-0722 ^247.5/1 02:54, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Whatcha think? RC-0722 ^247.5/1 22:39, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

I'll work on the refs. RC-0722 ^247.5/1 23:46, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

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RE:Changes?

Hi, RyRy, most of the points I brought up on that page have been amended now. You have become much less crazed about edit count, which is a good thing :). Your recent AFD/MFD votes are not "per nom" and you add elaborations to explain the motivation behind your !vote. You are still on the eager side but trying to take things at a bit of a slower pace (also good). The only concern I would have about your recent edits were your additions of copyright material. I'm sure by now however, you have had enough people explain the importance of editing an article in your own words. All in all, I don't see any glaring issues. Happy editing!¤~Persian Poet Gal ^(talk) 04:18, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Sure its an ok thing. Just avoid answering questions you may be a little unsure of or inexperienced with.¤~Persian Poet Gal ^(talk) 04:30, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Rfa

I'll be there for it! WikiZorro^sign 12:27, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

RE: Userpage

Feel free to remove whatever is needed. Thanks for the great work so far! Cheers, Perfect Proposal ^{Speak Out!} 21:44, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Whoops :P. Unfortunately, I don't particularly know how to. Most of my page's current design is copy and paste. Do you mind doing it? You can delete everthing, and I'll add my user boxen, favourite pages, etc. myself afterwards. Perfect Proposal ^{Speak Out!} 22:06, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Hey there, I've added everything I want on my userpage. Feel free to renovate any time. Thanks! Perfect Proposal ^{Speak Out!} 00:49, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

I love it! Thanks alot. Cheers, Perfect Proposal ^{Speak Out!} 13:07, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

		The Special Barnstar
		I, Perfect Proposal present you this barnstar for the great work, and dedication on my userpage. Perfect Proposal Speak Out! 13:07, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Hey there, it's no Problem! But if you don't mind, could you add the little rollback symbol to the top right of my userpage when you have time? Cheers, Perfect Proposal ^{Speak Out!} 00:29, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

Yep!

I know now. There are very limited fonts on my computer, and probably a lot of users' too. I like now how everyone sees it the same! WikiZorro^sign 23:55, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Great! LAA seems very confident and inspired (hence the WWS thing). I feel like getting into something like TW with him soon. I wonder what he'll think of trying it. Cheers! WikiZorro^sign 00:05, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

WikiProject Copyediting

Try the recently revamped Wikipedia:WikiProject League of Copyeditors.   jj137 (talk) 00:40, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

That's smart... very creative. :)   jj137 (talk) 00:57, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Hmm... did you bypass your cache?   jj137 (talk) 01:01, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

No, not the hyphens, and I guess all at once. If it works, it should reload the page, and you will see the "unref" tag whenever you edit a page.   jj137 (talk) 01:07, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

OK, tell me if you need help with the script.   jj137 (talk) 01:15, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

{{clerknote}}

RyRy, just to let you know, you really shouldn't use these templates for Help Desk. They're actually for use by the clerks of the ArbCom or the Checkuser noticeboard. There are templates for the help desk, at {{HD}}, but personally, I wouldn't use them. A personalised message is a lot better. Steve Crossin (talk) (review) 02:31, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for telling me. I didn't know that. I think {{HD}} looks better. I'll use those on occasions. --RyRy5 (talk ♠ copy-edit) 02:48, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

I'd really advise against using that template, personally. Steve Crossin (talk) (review) 02:49, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Is there a certain reason? It's not like I'm against you, I would just like a reason so I can think twice about using it.--RyRy5 (talk ♠ copy-edit) 02:51, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Well, the Help Desk isn't really busy, and many people prefer a personalised message. Steve Crossin (talk) (review) 03:30, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

HAU

Your userpage says you're semi-active, and yet you keep adding yourself to HAU. Enigma ^message 06:17, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Ah, yes. I was going to remove the semi-wikibreak notice as I'v been editing actively. Is there a problem?--RyRy5 (talk ♠ copy-edit) 06:25, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

I accidentaly reverted your cmt. Well, yes I belong there. You should probably read the section below.--RyRy5 (talk ♠ copy-edit) 07:04, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Question

Yes, I am online. Not for a whole lot longer, as it's 12:19AM, but fire away. Useight (talk) 06:20, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Sure, I can skim through them tonight, but I'm going to bed within 30 minutes. I'll delve into them in more depth tomorrow. Useight (talk) 06:26, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

From what I've seen so far, your work is great. You do a lot of work in improving the mainspace and I couldn't find any signs of incivility. I did find two edits of minor concern in the 15 minutes I spent checking stuff. With this edit, you removed another editor's comment, which is usually frowned upon. It was on your talk page, so it's definitely not against policy, just unorthodox. Another one was this edit. The edit itself was fine, no problems with that, but the edit summary was wrong. You said, "rm NPOV" when you meant to say "rm POV", just be careful when putting in an edit summary or people might get the wrong idea about your intentions. Due to both the short amount of time I put into sifting through edits, and the quality and quantity of your edits, that's all I have found so far. I like your work. Useight (talk) 06:48, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

I'm guessing this is about the conflict at HAU, and I couldn't find any evidence as to why you shouldn't be at HAU. You're experienced, active, and want to help. Useight (talk) 06:51, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks. Sorry for the delay, my laptop turned off on me. :P Anyway, the first diff, I didn't even know I did that. That explains why I thought I never got a response. Hehe. And the second diff, I realized I got NPOV and POV mixed up after I saved it. Thanks for your time but there is currently 2 problems in my editing. 1) I have had rollback revoked 3 times. 2) I have an issue with writing articles that is not copyrighted word for word. I tried to reword it the best I caould but it didn't work. And yes, I am very active here and I love to help others. That is why I joined the Wikipedia:WikiProject User Page Help.--RyRy5 (talk ♠ copy-edit) 07:02, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Hmm, those problems are going to take some more in-depth looking, and I'm about to hit the sack (it's after 1AM) so I'll look at it tomorrow. Useight (talk) 07:08, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Depending on what your current adopter, Steve Crossin, says about the matter, I can adopt you. Just FYI, I have two big exams coming up, one tomorrow and one the next day, so I won't be very active for the next 72 hours, but I will be checking my talk page (and maybe my watchlist). Once my test ends on Friday, I be back in full-swing. Also, I won't just hand you rollback willy-nilly, you'll have to prove yourself first. Useight (talk) 20:30, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Welcome!

Thanks for joining the Phillies WikiProject, and welcome! KV5 • Squawk box • Fight on! 14:44, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

WWS ubx

Do you want this? WikiZorro^sign 17:57, 21 May 2008 (UTC) User:LAAFan/WWS Code: {{User:LAAFan/WWS}}

One question, can non-admins vote in RFA's? I'd like to support some people. WikiZorro^sign 18:10, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Um, I don't want the user box unfortunately. I'm trying not to have an overload of userboxes. And yes, non-admins can !vote in RfAs. I actually participate in my space time. Just don't treat RfA as a joke by saying some random nonsense while !voting. --RyRy5 (talk ♠ copy-edit) 23:54, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Yes i do!

yes i do see it, i'm still thinking on what to change :) --Creamy!^Talk 00:28, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

Re Useight

I've posted him a message about the idea. Steve Crossin (talk) (review) 01:05, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

Okay. I'll take a look and see if I should comment. I'm currently busy right now so it could be slow.--RyRy5 (talk ♠ copy-edit) 01:09, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

Steve Crossin and I are discussing the idea, we'll see what we come up with. I'm thinking that maybe Steve Crossin can be your adopter and I can be your pseudo-adopter, or adopter's assistant, or something like that. Kind of like him being your teacher and me being the substitute teacher who shows up to help whenever needed. Useight (talk) 02:07, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

I think that's a good idea. Me and User:Gwynand are curretnly discussing this at User talk:Steve Crossin.--RyRy5 (talk ♠ copy-edit) 02:12, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

Yes, I just saw that and I think you summed it up well with this comment. Useight (talk) 02:13, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

(I'm hoping your watching my page as I will reply here for a while) Well, I think it would be a good idea for you to be a substitute adopter and Steve being the main adopter. Asking you when Steve's offline or when I need an admin's point of view is a good idea. --RyRy5 (talk ♠ copy-edit) 02:16, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

Sounds about right. Steve will remain your sole adopter and I'll be available if Steve's not online or if you have an admin-related question. Useight (talk) 02:20, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

All looks good here. RyRy, your ability to take optional advice and take what you can from it is looking quite impressive. I was trying to get a certain point across and it seemed you caught on pretty quickly. The compromise you made looks sound and very good decision. Also, I'm not an admin myself, but my talk page is always open, for questions, or even commentary on my editing if you'd ever like to. Gwynand | Talk•Contribs 02:49, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks, I appreciate you willing to-do that. Well, same goes here. If you have any questions or even some commentary, feel free to ask.--RyRy5 (talk ♠ copy-edit) 02:52, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

RE:Fake new messages notice

I read your warning. I already changed it. Later, RyRy5! :-) NEW SIG---> THE $R$  Habla!  ^Hancock  02:54, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

San Jacinto College

Good catch on finding that copyvio. I was able to find the location from which the material had been copied. I hope I took care of everything correctly, but I'm not sure. I tagged the article as possible copyvio so it can be looked at by others. I replaced the copyvio content with the text that had been there prior to the copyvio material being added in. I also made a report at Wikipedia:Copyright_problems, but there's a big backlog there. Hopefully that takes care of everything. Useight (talk) 03:36, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

Yeah. I've learned from my mistakes in writing copyvio and now I can actually spot copyvio. That's a good thing, right?--RyRy5 (talk ♠ copy-edit) 03:38, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

Of course it's good. ;) Commented here, by the way. · AndonicO ^Engage. 03:46, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

Yes, I have your talk page watchlisted, so if you're having a conversation with someone here, I'll see it sometime soon after it is posted, but if you want my immediate attention, let me know at my talk page. Useight (talk) 03:56, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

AIV

I checked AIV and you had one report there, which I looked into and indefinitely blocked. Did you want me to look at your past reports to AIV as well? Useight (talk) 04:04, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

Hey

I'm sending you an email Enigma ^message 04:16, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

Your stats

Wow, I didn't know you had 10,000 edits. Okay, since your numbers are way higher than RazorFlame's, I can't really tell you the same thing. I told him to get his numbers to a certain height in order to impress people at RFA. You have already got 3000 mainspace, which is definitely up there. You also have the requisite amount of Wikipedia namespace. There are few things, though, that I can recommend. One, get your Wikipedia talk up, it's only at 12, which is really low for someone with 10,000 edits. And try to cut down on User talk, as a percentage of total edits. Nearly 40% of your edits are to user talk. Over the last 10 days you've been averaging 50 edits a day to user talk. That, in and of itself, isn't bad, but it is the fact that 39% of your edits are to user talk pages. It makes it appear that you're using Wikipedia more for social networking than for building an encyclopedia. However, some of this is understandable, given your recent turmoil. Feel free to keep talking with others and building consensus, but make sure you're doing other work, too, in order to keep everything in balance. Also, perhaps get your article talk pages up a little as well, it's only 200, which is a little low for having 10,000 edits. Good luck. Useight (talk) 04:31, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

Hmm, a fair number of of your user talk are vandal warnings, like you say, so it could be worse. You may want to stop doing that for a while, though, just to even out your edits a little bit. I'd recommend editing in the maispace and Wikipedia talk. I presume you meant to ask on my talk page, "Where is a good place to talk in wikipedia talk namespace?". My favorite is WT:RFA. Useight (talk) 05:07, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

I'll try to even them out as best as I can. And I'll see if I can contribute to that talk page.--RyRy5 (talk ♠ copy-edit) 05:09, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

Help Desk Reply

I made pages for those two. They were correctly re-directed to the Shiny Toy Guns page. Specifically I was trying to get the pages up because the other two members in the band have there own pages too. These pages just listed facts (and approval from both band members). What do I do?

Thanks for your time,

firstyearclay

WP:HAU

The conversation at the HAU talk page regarding the requirements didn't nail down any specific requirements aside from being "active" (a term still hazy, but is currently pegged at 500+ edits per month) and "helpful". According to the consensus, it sounds like anybody can just add themselves. Things like this (people jumping up when they see your name) are going to keep coming up about you until your DYK copvio incident blows over, which will take a while. The point is, even though your username is going to raise eyebrows for a while, I don't see a problem with you being at HAU. You still have a lot to learn, but you're willing to help and I'm sure you'd point a new editor to someone else if you didn't know the answer to their question. Useight (talk) 05:40, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

Well, today I pointed out an editor to the Wikipedia:Help desk. And I understand the rest what you said. I havn't received any comments if I had made a non-constructive edit. It seems I'm editing correctly these past few days. Especially yesterday night (after talking to you). I copy-edited about 30-50 articles yesterday and assessesed about 30 articles with no complaints. You can probably look through my contribs for proof of that.--RyRy5 (talk ♠ copy-edit) 05:46, 22 May 2008 (UTC)