User talk:Sean Whitton/Archive 11

Sean's user talk archive This is an archive of past discussions. Do not edit the contents of this page. If you wish to start a new discussion or revive an old one, please do so on the current talk page. Lucius Cornelius Sulla Hello. Thanks for mediating. The story is simple. I spotted POV wording and deleted it, carefully explaining why in my comment but Sulla16 reverted with a rather blunt rv pov pov!!!. No attempt at all to find a compromise, no attempt at all to soften the language. In fact he later made it worse by adding a POV quote. Then I explained on Sulla16's talk page why I deleted the text, but Sulla16 disagreed. So far so good (apart from that rv pov pov!!! comment earlier) and I continued. But then when I wanted to move the discussion, Sulla16 ordered (!) me not to touch it. The point of wiki is that it's freely editable and that no one owns articles. (Except Sulla16 it seems.) Of course an edit war ensued. Sulla16 kept reverting and putting in the comments that he was looking for mediation. He was not looking very hard. In fact if you check his contribution log he went eight days between 28 February and 9 March 2007 without looking for mediation but saying he was. In the end, I'm the one who went through the chore of starting the mediation process. I then took a few days off, to show good faith. After a little while, I again took the POV text out but still in order to show good faith, I put 90% of it back in a different place where POV was OK (the legacy section). And still Sulla16 reverts. Given how closed to compromise he's been, I find his comment "lets let mediation take its course" kind of presumptious. On an aside, Sulla16 has been rather insulting to me and while I accepted his apology, I think he worded it in a weaselly way. So, since he won't compromise, I reverted as well and this is where things stand at this point. I am now thinking of starting arbitration proceedings against Sulla16 for refusal to look for consensus and with the object of banning him from Wikipedia for a few days and banning him from the Sulla page for a few months. Cheers, Vincent 01:23, 13 March 2007 (UTC) Signpost updated for March 12th, 2007. The Wikipedia Signpost Weekly Delivery Volume 3, Issue 11 12 March 2007 About the Signpost Report of diploma mill offering pay for edits Essay tries to clarify misconceptions about Wikipedia Blog aggregator launched for Wikimedia-related posts WikiWorld comic: "Cartoon Physics" News and notes: Wikimania 2007, milestones Features and admins Bugs, Repairs, and Internal Operational News The Report on Lengthy Litigation Home  |  Archives  |  Newsroom  |  Tip Line  |  Single-Page View Shortcut : WP:POST You are receiving this message because you have signed up for the Signpost spamlist. If you wish to stop receiving these messages, simply remove your name from the list. Ralbot 05:52, 13 March 2007 (UTC) VP hello. i noticed you are listed as a moderator for vandalproof. i was recently approved, however, each time i try to 'verify' my username, the software informs me that i am not on the user list. i was wondering if you could help. tx. the_undertow talk 00:28, 18 March 2007 (UTC) tx for the reply. i was approved for the latest version (last batch of approvals). its the only version i have tried to use. i was approved by betacommand, but havent been able to reach him. the_undertow talk 23:18, 18 March 2007 (UTC) my approval Yo. Just thought I should say that I DO add things that need adding. This redirect, for starters: ML_inequality. You wouldn't believe how long I'd spent trying to find it on wikipedia. Kvetch 17:04, 18 March 2007 (UTC) Your RFM Just to let you know, I placed your RFM on hold, since an RFAR was filed over it. ^demon[omg plz] 01:08, 19 March 2007 (UTC) My e-mail Hey! Here is my e-mail: jhak@optonline.net Thanks for picking up our case! Jolb 15:23, 19 March 2007 (UTC) Writing articles When I find one that need writing, I will (and have done). I'd argue that that cross-link is of more value to those few of us who need to look it up, than writing a similar stuby article. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Kvetch (talk • contribs) 21:03, 19 March 2007 (UTC). Signpost updated for March 20th, 2007. The Wikipedia Signpost Weekly Delivery Volume 3, Issue 12 20 March 2007 About the Signpost WikiWorld comic: "Wilhelm Scream" News and notes: Bad sin, milestones Features and admins Bugs, Repairs, and Internal Operational News The Report on Lengthy Litigation Home  |  Archives  |  Newsroom  |  Tip Line  |  Single-Page View Shortcut : WP:POST You are receiving this message because you have signed up for the Signpost spamlist. If you wish to stop receiving these messages, simply remove your name from the list. Ralbot 07:39, 21 March 2007 (UTC) RFC/discussion of article sulla Hello, Xyrael. As a prominent contributor to sulla, you may want to be aware that a request for comments has been filed about it. The RFC can be found by the article's name in this list, and the actual discussion can be found on Talk:sulla, in case you wish to participate. Thank you for your contributions. -- Nick 15:17, 19 March 2007 (UTC) Anon Userpage Vandal 81.78.103.235 Hey Xyrael, I noticed you are also on this vandal's tail. I am a bit worried this anon IP actually functions as a sockpuppet. I also have a rough idea of which account's sock it might be, but I'd hate to wrongly accuse. I was wondering if you have the same idea? FelisLeoTalk! 09:42, 21 March 2007 (UTC) Thanks for your replies, I'll try to be less paranoid. FelisLeoTalk! 10:45, 21 March 2007 (UTC) :) 10:44, 21 March 2007 (UTC) Hi Xyrael, if you think it's unlikely that by allowing account creation, it will not be used to create vandal accounts, I'll trust your judgement on that and I'd be fine with allowing it.--Alf melmac 10:31, 21 March 2007 (UTC) I'm all for what appears to be the most sensible solution - the most recent block wins as it were - yours should override mine (crosses his fingers he's remembered correctly) --Alf melmac 10:45, 21 March 2007 (UTC) User:Monikaaristovski vandalising "The Real World" Splingy here again, Monikaaristovski Has viped the page The Real World, and I think I recognise the name from before. --SplingyRanger 07:28, 24 March 2007 (UTC) Repeated vandalism on the same site by 63.228.160.152 Xyr, look at waht this guy's just done: (cur) (last) 07:31, 24 March 2007 63.228.160.152 (Talk) (→Badges of the ranks) (cur) (last) 07:31, 24 March 2007 63.228.160.152 (Talk) (→Divisions) (cur) (last) 07:30, 24 March 2007 63.228.160.152 (Talk) (→History) all of which are blanking the section and replacing it with "I like pie" --SplingyRanger 07:36, 24 March 2007 (UTC) User:67.87.76.36 This person has inserted a blatant advertisement in the page Talk:Hotel, I'm not sure what the Wiki policy is on adverts. SplingyRanger 15:25, 24 March 2007 (UTC) NJmostwanted uber-vandalism Achondroplasia Xyr, NJmostwanted has just done alll of this in front of my own eyes!!: (cur) (last) 14:40, 24 March 2007 NJmostwanted (Talk | contribs) (Infromation is corrupt.) (cur) (last) 14:39, 24 March 2007 NJmostwanted (Talk | contribs) (Infromation is corrupt.) (cur) (last) 14:39, 24 March 2007 NJmostwanted (Talk | contribs) (Infromation is corrupt.) (cur) (last) 14:39, 24 March 2007 NJmostwanted (Talk | contribs) (Infromation is corrupt.) (cur) (last) 14:38, 24 March 2007 NJmostwanted (Talk | contribs) (Infromation is corrupt.) (cur) (last) 14:38, 24 March 2007 SplingyRanger (Talk | contribs) (Revert to revision 117525556 dated 2007-03-24 14:37:25 by NJmostwanted using popups) (cur) (last) 14:38, 24 March 2007 NJmostwanted (Talk | contribs) (Infromation is corrupt.) (cur) (last) 14:37, 24 March 2007 NJmostwanted (Talk | contribs) (cur) (last) 14:37, 24 March 2007 NJmostwanted (Talk | contribs) (→Incidence/Prevalence) He's either really stupid or really brave. SplingyRanger 14:43, 24 March 2007 (UTC) He's just done it again, I've RVed it, but this guy is really annoying me now SplingyRanger 15:07, 24 March 2007 (UTC) User:SatyrTN/test2 SatyrTN/test2, name sounds dodgy, like it's some form of programme SplingyRanger 15:26, 24 March 2007 (UTC) RFA Thanks I would like to thank you for your support in my recent RFA. As you may or may not be aware, it passed with approximately 99% support. I ensure you that I will use the tools well, and if I ever disappoint you, I am open to recall. If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to leave me a note on my talkpage. Thanks again, ^demon[omg plz] 20:24, 25 March 2007 (UTC) My Monobook Please could you unprotect my monobook, as I can't edit it and it's my own. —SplingyRanger 12:13, 26 March 2007 (UTC) Walfuz.is.GAY This is a rather unpleasant username, especially as there is a user called Walfuz. He has also regularly vandalised his talkpage, replacing it with words to the effect of "Walfuz is gay". This is rather unacceptable, so I think it may need an indefinite block.—SplingyRanger 14:44, 26 March 2007 (UTC) VandalProof When I try to log in to VandalProof it says I am not on the approved list - why? Soaringgoldeneagle 16:13, 26 March 2007 (UTC) User:208.122.73.51 User:208.122.73.51 Has been consistently vandalsing pages and has vandalised after his last warning.—SplingyRanger 19:00, 26 March 2007 (UTC) WP:PDD Mediation Hey, what happened with our mediation? Thoric and I returned your e-mail, but you haven't followed up. Is there something wrong? 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Kntrabssi 16:25, 27 March 2007 (UTC) Thanks a lot, Xyrael :). Kntrabssi 02:45, 29 March 2007 (UTC) I have also been removed from the main list twice whilst meeting criteria and have not received a reason either. Combating vandalism manually (though I do use scripts where I can) is too slow for me & I look forward to trying out VP. If there are any reasons why my approval is denied please leave me a message. Thanks -- Zarius 11:31, 28 March 2007 (UTC) I also would like to know why I was removed from the list. I received no notice on my talk page. jwillburtalk 16:18, 28 March 2007 (UTC) Raises hand, got removed from the awaiting approval list but got no notice, also says im not on the user list. FelisLeoTalk! 07:12, 29 March 2007 (UTC) Re: Heya Replied via email. Cheers, Petros471 21:54, 28 March 2007 (UTC) Signpost updated for April 2nd, 2007. 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If you wish to stop receiving these messages, simply remove your name from the list. Ralbot 08:33, 10 April 2007 (UTC) New Name! :) Hey Xyrael Sean :-); I took the liberty of updating your talk page header - the "leave a new message" link was still pointing to User talk:Xyrael, and so using that link messages weren't reaching here ... hope you don't mind! anthony[cfc] 13:51, 11 April 2007 (UTC) Welcome back to VandalProof! Thank you for your interest in VandalProof, Sean Whitton! You have now been added to the list of authorized users, as well as the mod list, so if you haven't already, simply download and install VandalProof from our main page. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or any other moderator, such as yourself. The only change not made is your account of the SMF forums has not been renamed, since I do not have the power to do that. Prodego talk 21:33, 11 April 2007 (UTC) thanks Thanks a million! The article said he died from lung cancer in his home March 2005. Thanks again! —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Garrett123 (talk • contribs) 02:40, 13 April 2007 (UTC). MemoServ Hey buddy, don't mean to be rude or anything, but memoserv on IRC doesn't work in IceChat. I thought I disabled it, but apparently it says you left a message with it, and I have no idea what it is. It looks like it was from a week or so ago, so I'm assuming it's been resolved by now. It's best if you contact me via my talk page, or E-mail if it's a private matter. Thanks! —Pilotguy cleared for takeoff 20:47, 13 April 2007 (UTC)