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Adoption

sorry if i've took awhile to reply but i'd love it if u'd adopt me, but i made an agreement with Efil4tselaer: Resurrected that he would help me with editing hip hop articles and you could help me with editing in general, is that ok with you? --Brooklyn Soldier 14:07, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

I've read all the pages u told me 2 - Brooklyn Soldier 19:21, 21 August 2007 (UTC)

Done --Brooklyn Soldier 19:49, 21 August 2007 (UTC)

Canvassing?

Hi. I see that you're active, and I have a question about something I ran into on vandal patrol. Have you ever encountered canvassing? What do you do about it? I noted an editor leaving lots of comments on pages and realized that he's specifically asking people to help save an article on AfD. That seems to qualify as canvassing per my understanding of the policy, but I've never attempted to address it before. --Moonriddengirl 00:18, 21 August 2007 (UTC)

Seems like you've gone. :) I'll find somebody on "active." :)--Moonriddengirl 00:26, 21 August 2007 (UTC)

So I was wrong. You're not gone. :D I'll do that, then. I couldn't find a template on it and didn't know if there was a form. Have to wing it. --Moonriddengirl 00:27, 21 August 2007 (UTC)

Ah! Fabulous! Thanks so much. --Moonriddengirl 00:28, 21 August 2007 (UTC)

Somebody else noticed and left a message while I was reading about canvassing and trying to figure out how it's handled. But I'll know next time. I appreciate the advice. :) --Moonriddengirl 00:31, 21 August 2007 (UTC)

RE:Pleasure

Thank you. I enjoy working with you as well. It's been a lot of fun organizing the Task force, and I hope to work with you in putting the TF to work. Happy editing :) J-stan ^Talk_Contribs 19:57, 21 August 2007 (UTC)

Renovation

I was wondering if you could renovate my user page similiar to your userpage. Your Design is amazing! --Mgeheren 19:57, 23 August 2007 (UTC)

First i love your website and your formatting 2 Colors i like blue,green, and orange, 3 Special interest what do you mean like me personally or stuff on wikipedia? --Mgeheren 21:44, 23 August 2007 (UTC)

Well i like writing for a newspaper, i am on the computer a lot. TV

I enjoy watching Friends, Will and Grace, Everbody loves raymond, ellen, Studio 60, Design star.

Sports

I like for football the Vikings Hockey= Minnesota Wild Baseball= Cubs and Twins

Music

U2 Rolling Stones

Movies

50 First Dates, Never been Kissed, Harry Potter, Even Almighty, the simpsons.

Books Harry Potter American History books

for wikipedia i am pretty new so i really don't know yet but i like editing.

and also here are my userboxes which describe me also http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Mgeheren/userboxes

--Mgeheren 21:57, 23 August 2007 (UTC)

Really That would be Outstanding. If i could i would like to keep my info box r at least the information and the vandelism stuff. --Mgeheren 22:01, 23 August 2007 (UTC)

That would be fine--Mgeheren 23:27, 23 August 2007 (UTC)

Hey can you tell me when you are going to do my page because i may be taking a wikibreak soon. --Mgeheren 18:41, 24 August 2007 (UTC)

Cool Thanks can't wait until it is done.--Mgeheren 22:48, 24 August 2007 (UTC)

Wow!!!!!!!! My userpage looks great. Outstanding Job. --Mgeheren 00:30, 25 August 2007 (UTC)

Username Reports

Hi, whilst we appreciate the effort you're taking to report unsuitable usernames, you've reported a couple that were blocked many months ago. This isn't a problem as reports are automatically removed from WP:UAA if the username is blocked, but I just thought you might like to know. There's no mad rush to report a username, you can check if a user is blocked before reporting them, even if they do edit, it'll be nothing that can't be fixed. There's normally links to the left of each page which show user contributions and logs, if you check there, you can see if they have been blocked or not, that way, you won't be wasting your time reporting a previously blocked username, not that it's a problem, but I thought you might like to know. Kind Regards. Nick 15:23, 24 August 2007 (UTC)

Andrew Saul

Thanks for the GA-review. I've put it up for FA-nomination at Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Andrew Saul, any input, comments or suggestions you have to further improve the article would be greatly appreciated. Mrprada911 16:15, 25 August 2007 (UTC)

My Editor Review

Aw, c'mon, Random. I thought you knew me better than that! I am always open to criticism; I would never be upset from a review as thorough as yours. Regarding your comments; I keep telling people to have patience. I'm working on the articles thing. Writing FAs is tougher than it looks :-) Happy editing! --Boricuaeddie 23:00, 25 August 2007 (UTC)

Re:Your RFA

Thanks. I withdrew the RFA as I didn't really see it having a chance of passing, only being actively editing for a few months. Tbo ¹⁵⁷talk 00:12, 26 August 2007 (UTC)

Brooklyn Soldier

Hi, i'm sorry if i've not been on for long but i've got some things going on in real life, but i'll try to do what i can while i'm on --Brooklyn Soldier 19:29, 26 August 2007 (UTC)

WikiProjects - In Main Page

Hey, wanted to mention it would look better if you took out the first BR on WikiProjects; and thanks for looking at Circue du Soleil. - RoyBoy ⁸⁰⁰ 22:53, 26 August 2007 (UTC)

Your RfA

When's it coming? My nom is getting out of date (can't change it, must out sexify Husond's)! — Giggy 08:48, 28 August 2007 (UTC)

GA on Hold

I hope the extra time comes in handy. I have posted it at Wikipedia:WikiProject Chicago/Discussions.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/tcfkaWCDbwincowtchatlotpsoplrttaDCLaM) 22:40, 28 August 2007 (UTC)

Adoption

Hi, i'm thinking about dropping the adoption just because i'm not able to edit as much as i thought i would when i applied for it, and i was wondering if this would be ok with you? i hope i'll be able to apply again in the future when i've got enough time to seriously edit. I'm sorry if you feel i have wasted your time. --Brooklyn Soldier 19:46, 30 August 2007 (UTC)

Ok, thanks for your time --Brooklyn Soldier 19:57, 30 August 2007 (UTC)

RE:Giggy

Don't worry; he'll be back ;-) --Boricuaeddie 20:33, 30 August 2007 (UTC)

Check your inbox in 10 minutes :-) --Boricuaeddie 21:56, 30 August 2007 (UTC)

What the shell happened? Too much TMNT. I've not really been on in a few days, and he's gone. Why? Dfrg.msc 07:59, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

Ok thanks, I'm just concerned, he just, left. He was a good friend, and I was expecting an RfA nom off him soon. Ok, thanks for your help. Cheers, Dfrg.msc 01:10, 2 September 2007 (UTC)

RE:Smile

–Animum 00:17, 31 August 2007 (UTC) has smiled at you! Smiles promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by smiling at someone else, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Happy editing!
Smile at others by adding {{Smile}} to their talk page with a friendly message.

Back at cha! –Animum 00:17, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

Your Userpage

I must say, i find your userpage VERY impressive. Your talk page ( however difficult to read :P ) adds comical value as well. I was planning on smiling at you, but it seems you have just received one of these. I now plan to watch your page, apologies if in the coming weeks my userpage mysteriously becomes a lot like yours :) --SteelersFan UK06 00:19, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

Go for a Rfa!

Good luck! Dfrg.msc 06:44, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

Okay, co-nom's done. Sorry it took a little while. Good luck, my second WP:100 candidate. Yeah, I'm that confident in you. Wizardman 18:21, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

Get it up! :) Jmlk17 09:33, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

Nomination

I had noticed your newly formed nomination from Hiro. :-) I think you should accept. I have some other stuff to do on Wikipedia in the next hour or so, but will try to add my nom before going to sleep. Best regards, Húsönd 01:54, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

Sorry Random, I'm very sleepy now and won't be able to write my nom tonight. Tomorrow I'll get back to it. Again, sorry. :-/ Regardzzz, Húsönd 03:36, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

Hurry up and accept it, man!!! I feel like beating some noms today... :-) --Boricuæddie 03:28, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

No beating noms Eddie. I'll be the very first to vote so ha! --Hirohisat ^Kiwi 05:52, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

Oh, and someone's back! --Hirohisat ^Kiwi 08:56, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

• Will you get on with this !! I've got a glowing list of prose all lined up and ready! Pedro |  Chat  13:50, 7 September 2007 (UTC)
• Okay, today right? I gotta watch my watchlist real carefully...--Hirohisat ^Kiwi 16:52, 7 September 2007 (UTC)
• Yeah, I saw your answer. Sebi _[talk] 03:33, 8 September 2007 (UTC)
• You might get a WP:100 at this rate. Who knows? --Hirohisat ^Kiwi 23:36, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

Thanks!

		My RFA
		I thank you for participating in my successful request for adminship, which ended with 60 supports, no opposes, no neutrals, and one abstain. Edison 15:37, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

The slightly greek representation of your username

Hi when you sign your edits you use a slightly Greek font for your name, however the 2nd letter you've used is not representing a 'th' but an "l" isn't it? It says 'tle' - I suppose the shape does look a bit like a 'h' though lol so it probably suits your purpose. If you were to write theta-e random editor, it would be less confusing to ancient greek readers, but still understanding to everyone else. Anyway this is just due to my own random educational background lol, so probably pointless to everyone else but I thought I would write. Despite this, I love the font, could you tell me how I can change my signature font?Merkinsmum 17:39, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

query

do you use irc?--Phoenix 15 23:39, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

Q.

It wasn't a serious question, but you're a good sport for answering. I don't really think impossible hypotheticals tell us much, but I was feeling a bit ornery. Cheers! --JayHenry 00:27, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

Thank you

For your kind co-nomination. It's getting a bit embarrasing now - has anyone seen an RfA fail because the editor has too many noms!??!?!?! Pedro |  Chat  20:54, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

Yep. So the YOU GOT TOO MANY NOMS SO GO AWAY vote will come into play! Ha Ha! Heck, I only wanted to edit an encyclopedia and help out! BTW I am gratified to see your RfA is going strongly my friend. Pedro |  Chat  23:09, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

Hey to you too

Thanks for the er...long...note on my talk page :P Now I have a bone to pick with you. Ladies, and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls of all ages is my thing, not yours. Use it again and I'll withdraw all future sexy noms! Dihydrogen Monoxide 07:24, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

Dear Random

If at times you feel you want to cry, and life seems such a trial Above the clouds there's a bright blue sky, so make your tears a smile. As you travel on life's way, with its many ups and downs Remember its quite true to say: one smile is worth a dozen frowns. Among the worlds expensive things, a smile is very cheap And when you give a smile away, you get one back to keep. Happiness comes at times to all, but sadness comes unbidden And sometimes a few tears must fall, among the laughter hidden. So when friends have sadness on their face, and troubles round them piled The world will seem a better place... and all because you smiled! Love, Phaedriel 12:34, 10 September 2007 (UTC) Have you checked your mail recently, my friend?

Re. Por Favor

Hey Random. Sorry, but I'll have to get back to this tomorrow. It's almost 6:00am here and I must shuffle myself to bed now... Sorry. Regards, Húsönd 04:52, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

Done! :-) Húsönd 17:49, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

NO!

[1] - Oh dear...if this was your RfA you'd be gone for sure... Dihydrogen Monoxide (H₂O) 00:13, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

Responded at the RfA. Dihydrogen Monoxide (H₂O) 00:21, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

I've replied there. I hope you understand what I'm getting at, and I hope this doesn't end our friendship. In any case, you'll get through, and I hope you'll do well as an admin. Dihydrogen Monoxide (H₂O) 04:03, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

That's good to hear. Best wishes! Dihydrogen Monoxide (H₂O) 23:05, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

Thanks!

		My RFA
		¡Hola! thanks for participating in my request for adminship, which ended with 51 supports, no opposes, and one neutral. I hope to accomplish what is expected of me and work to help those that lent me their trust. - Caribbean~H.Q. 00:34, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

Melt the clouds of sin and sadness, drive the dark of doubt away!

Marlith ^T/C has wished you well! Joy promotes WikiLove and hopefully this little bit has helped make your day better. Spread the WikiJoy by sharing the joy someone else, Try to brighten the day of as many people as you can! Keep up the great editing!
Smile at others by adding {{subst:Joy message}} to their talk page with a friendly message.

Marlith ^T/C 00:48, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

Request for expert attention at payday loan

Hi, your name showed up as a participant at both the finance and economics and business projects pages, and I'm looking for some additional editorial eyes for Payday loan and Predatory lending. I had added a tag for an expert opinion to Talk:Payday loan, and wasn't sure I had done it correctly and don't want to stall editing because of my errors. Do you mind taking a look and provide some editing expertise or feedback on how to increase expert participation? Thanks. Flowanda | Talk 23:47, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

Question.

Hello! I was reading your "Policy" page, and this caught my attention in the RFA section: "The editor has never commited vandalism." I wondered what you would think of a reformed vandal running for adminship (for example, Arjun--though he didn't admit to having been a vandal until much later). Would you support based on their good contributions, or oppose because of their bad track record? Also, you're violating your own policy by being on RFA yourself: "The users name must not be The Random Editor, that is required." ;-) Aowpr 15:26, 13 September 2007 (UTC)

I disagree slightly on the "former vandal" policy, but meh, it's your choice. And I pointed out that you were violating your own policy as a joke as well. :-) Thanks for welcoming me, by the way. Aowpr 21:05, 13 September 2007 (UTC)

Why thank you. I wish I knew what I was really doing though. :P Yes, I have edited a bit before. Aowpr 21:16, 13 September 2007 (UTC)

Note

I'd like to request that you simplify your sig somewhat - reduce the sheer amount of code it takes up.

Just a request. DS 03:00, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

Congratulations!

Wield me! Wieeeeeeld me!

Congratulations on your RFA Random! Too bad we have to go through the cabal initiation ceremony all over again though. ;-) · AndonicO ^Talk 10:31, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

By the way, is congratulating you before the RFA is closed in order to be first to congratulate you cheating? :-P · AndonicO ^Talk 10:32, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

Congrats! Let me say it before it's closed because I'll be in school at the time. --Hirohisat ^Kiwi 17:17, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

Congratulations on your RFA!(Saying it now because I'll be in school)Arnon Chaffin (Talk) 19:33, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

Let me join in on congrating you! Well done! Now where are those 'crats? -- Flyguy649 ^talk _contribs 19:48, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

• Is this a case of Beat the 'crat congrats ...? :) Pedro |  Chat  20:27, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

I have promoted you, per your request for adminship. Congratulations. Raul654 20:57, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

Congratulations! —DerHexer (Talk) 21:17, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

Congratulations. Im sure you will be a valuable addition to the current admins. Tbo ¹⁵⁷talk 21:19, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

File:Party.gif

Party time!

Congrats, man! --Agüeybaná 21:48, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

Congratulations. Use those extra buttons wisely... -- Anonymous Dissident^Talk 22:18, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

Congrats man! All you can do now is get to work as soon as your tools arrive! :) Jmlk17 23:09, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

Congratulations, my dear Random! It's party time tonight.... and working time tomorrow! ;) And let me now if I can help you in any possible way, except maybe paying for the drinks! Love, Phaedriel - 23:13, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

Contrats!. :) --Isis4563 23:13, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

Congrats from me too! :) :) :) :) :) :) :) ♠TomasBat 23:24, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

Wow, do you have something to celebrate? :D — [ aldebaer⁠] 23:44, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

Yes indeed, great work on getting admin! Phgao 09:01, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

Belated congrats on your unsurprisingly successful RFA! :-) Looks like the mop and bucket have already been given to you. Use them wisely! And enjoy. :-) Best regards, Húsönd 14:14, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

Congrats

Congrats on becoming a wp admin!--SJP 23:24, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

SJP has smiled at you! Smiles promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by smiling at someone else, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Happy editing!
Smile at others by adding {{subst:Smile}} to their talk page with a friendly message.

Congratulations. Here are what pass for words of wisdom from the puppy:

Remember you will always protect the wrong version. Remember you must always follow the rules, except for when you ignore them. You will always pick the wrong one to do. (See #5) Remember to assume good faith and not bite. Remember that when you are applying these principles most diligently, you are probably dealing with a troll. Use the block ability sparingly. Enjoy the insults you receive when you do block. Remember when you make these errors, someone will be more than happy to point them out to you in dazzling clarity and descriptive terminology. and finally, Remember to contact me if you ever need assistance, and I will do what I am able. KillerChihuahua?!?

DISCLAIMER: This humor does not reflect the official humor of Wikipedia, the Wikimedia Foundation, or Jimbo Wales. All rights released under GFDL.

Because of your RFA...

You're invited here: . Make sure you block all IPs you spot on the way for at least 62 years, and for heaven's sake, wear red rouge. :) · AndonicO ^Talk 23:26, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

Don't fall for it. And no matter what you do, don't touch the black cordial. bibliomaniac15 15 years of trouble and general madness 23:30, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

Terrible. Just terrible. Dihydrogen Monoxide (H₂O) 23:54, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

"Don't fall for it", and "Terrible"? Is that what I get for trying to help a new admin (and an old friend at that)?! I'm utterly shocked... · AndonicO ^Talk 00:01, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

Don't listen to that, you're not allowed to join the rouge admins. Of course, you might invoke IAR to get around that and join anyways ... On a more serious note, congrats on becoming an admin. I'd like to tell you its a thankless job, but User:Aminz keeps thanking me for trying to resolve an edit war at Muhammad. But don't expect any thanks, a watched pot never boils. WilyD 00:19, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

I tried to mediate at Muhammad. Are they still arguing about the images? · AndonicO ^Talk 00:48, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

Your RfA

Wooo-hooo!

You're welcome; thank you for taking my advice in your Editor Review. :) Acalamari 23:38, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

• Welcome from me, too. Please use the force well. Bearian 23:44, 14 September 2007 (UTC)
  • May the force be with you. Seriously though, congratulations! Love, Neranei (talk) 00:07, 15 September 2007 (UTC)
    • Welcome to the cabal. —[[Animum | talk]] 00:11, 15 September 2007 (UTC)
      • You're welcome, and thank you for the beautiful card; it's lovely. And, of course, many congratulations! Now get on your gloves and get to your janitor duties! LaraLove 03:23, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

Horay!

• • • • • Congrats! Have fun :) CattleGirl ^talk 03:49, 15 September 2007 (UTC)
          • Congratulations! :) If you want any help from me with anything mop-related, feel free to ask. I highly recommend WP:CSDAR for deletions, I use it all the time. Good luck with the shiny new mop! Nihiltres^(t.l) 05:27, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

Congrad$ Mate!

You weren't celebrating hard enough, so I brought you your own personal Fire-works display (I had some left over from my Page). Put a lampshade on you head and sing this:

Get up, stand up, come on! Come on, throw your hands up If you've got the feeling jump across the ceiling Muggs is a funk fest, someone's talking junk Yo, I'll bust em in the eye And then I'll take the punks home Feel it, funk it Amps it are junking And I got more rhymes than there's cops that are dunking Donuts shop Sure 'nuff I got props from the kids on the Hill Plus my mom and my pops

I came to get down So get out your seats and jump around Jump around Jump up Jump up and get down. Jump!

Good job, and I'll need you to unblock me in a few minutes. :) Dfrg.msc 03:37, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

File:Carte France Département 64.png

Whaw!

Hope you don't have dial-up!

• 
  Ka boom!
• 
  Whoosh!
• 
  Boom!
• 
  Ka boom!
• 
  Ka boom!
• 
  Whish!
• 
  Fizzle?
• 
  ?

Cheers! Dfrg.msc 03:37, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

your greek challenge on your user page

"O Solon, Solon, Hellenes aei paides este, geron de Hellen ouk estin."

Oh Solon, Solon, Greeks are always children, old a Greek is not."

Am I close lol, Greek is hard work for me even after having learnt it a bit some years ago. But I feel so clever even if I manage a little bit.:) Congrats on your adminship, could you let all the 'attack sites' have pages now, or something equally dastardly lol:)Merkinsmum 02:42, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

Buddy System

There's not a buddy system per se, but I'd be more than happy to answer any admin-related questions you might have. I remember when I was promoted... it was a bit daunting at first. :) EVula // talk // ☯ // 02:53, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

Same here. I know that my response was a little flip, but if you do have questions and I can be of any help, please feel free to ask. =) -- Gogo Dodo 04:55, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

Congrats

Congrats on the RfA, TRE! About time you got the mop, I honestly swore you'd gotten it ages ago. Hersfold ^(t/a/c) 05:42, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

Ditto — iridescent (talk to me!) 13:21, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

What?!?!?

I didn't support your RfA?!?!?!? -smack smack smack- Ugh! I'm so sorry. :( I didn't even know you had one until after it closed! So here's a post-RfA support strong support for missing it for you, and best of luck with the tools! —  $PЯINGεrαgђ  15:54, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

GA Sweeps

This is a formal invitation to be a reviewer for WikiProject Good article sweeps. Only experienced and trusted reviewers are invited to participate in this task. If you decide to participate, keep track of your progress here. Everything you need is located on the project page. Drop a line on my talk page if you need anything. Regards, LaraLove 18:34, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

Bah!!! I totally typed the wrong user when I did this! Haha. I was thinking of The Rambling Man and I typed The Random Editor. Hey, the names are close, okay?! DON'T JUDGE ME!! :P LaraLove 18:56, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

Username blocks

You beat me to five assorted consecutive blocks the last timw we were on simultaneously - Thursday, I think!!! It was my turn. On a different level, it is nice to see you getting stuck into the backlogs. --Anthony.bradbury^"talk" 19:56, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

Congratulations!

Thanks for your note of thanks! It was easy to support you, you're a fantastic editor and I think you'll make a great admin! Well deserved honor! Dreadstar † 20:07, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

This is a random "you are welcome!" Brazilian greetings, Slade (TheJoker) 22:14, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

suspected sockpuppets

hi TRE, just wanted to let you know i've filed a report here about an account that you blocked, I think it's the same user creating multiple accounts, who has already had an IP blocked that was responsible for a previous rash of admin-bashing usernames. if you've seen any other username accounts recently that are spoofing administrators, i encourage you to add them to the report. thanks! ~Eliz81^(C) 21:51, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

ooo, thanks for letting me know and for keeping an eye out! i've updated the report. ~Eliz81^(C) 00:09, 16 September 2007 (UTC)

Help Desk

Could you please answer my question at the help desk? The guy is really bothering me (the one that left me a message with the header saying "fuck you"). --Agüeybaná 23:26, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

Thanks. --Agüeybaná 23:47, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

OMG!

No talk page link in your sig :O The world is coming to an end :( Dihydrogen Monoxide (H₂O) 00:40, 16 September 2007 (UTC)

greek challenge

oh what an evil one! I am stuck and resorted to Liddell and Scott, but I think it comes from sugchaipw- to rejoice with- then sugchareite (don't know how to do the greek font but it looks like what you put and it is the 2nd plural aorist or 2nd passive subjunctive of the above. then the -ia is the hard bit- maybe a sort of state of being? So-

you (plural) were in a state where you rejoiced with, or you might be in a state where you are rejoiced with. (aorist of completed action in the present tense.) Phew! do tell me the answer :)

I don't know how to write in the Greek font yet or I would challenge you:)

other thought- trying to translate plainer- it means "congratulations!" (?)Merkinsmum 18:58, 16 September 2007 (UTC)

Hi Random

Hi, I hope you can help me. I am trying to make the text on my talk page all be <span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS">, but I can't seem to do it. Can you help? Alpta 19:07, 16 September 2007 (UTC)

Your userpage!

Well, your userpage is beautiful in my eyes, dear Random, tho it sounds a little vain coming from me! ;) But seriously, I love the color scheme you created, and the navbar is wonderful as well. I'd center the userboxes, but that's small potatoes. As a side note, I'd check your mail, if I were you :) Love, Phaedriel - 05:55, 17 September 2007 (UTC)

Ouch, sweetie, you're fast! :) It looks very good now, congrats! And please, let me know if you ever need assistance with your design, our with those shiny new buttons you've earned ;) Lots of love, Phaedriel - 19:06, 17 September 2007 (UTC)

RfA Spam

Just to let you know I passed my RfA. Thank you very much for the nomination. I'm not going to SPAM everyone, as I have 96-6=90 better things to do with my new (not very shiny after all) buttons. However I am thanking my nominators, because, well you are all fab! Happy Editing! Pedro |  Chat  12:27, 17 September 2007 (UTC)

The PTA Disbands!

I have responded to your comments. -- Scorpion⁰⁴²² 23:28, 17 September 2007 (UTC)

Can you review me?

Hi TRE. I know you're probably very busy but I know that you have alot of experience in various areas of Wikipedia and, if possible, would be grateful if you could take a bit of time to review my contributions and give me a few suggestions on improving my contributions at Wikipedia:Editor review/Tbo 157. Thanks. Tbo ¹⁵⁷(talk) (review) 16:59, 18 September 2007 (UTC)

Thank you very much for agreeing to review me. I don't mind when its done as im in no rush. Im sure an experienced editor like you can provide valuable feedback. Thanks. :) Tbo ¹⁵⁷(talk) (review) 16:10, 19 September 2007 (UTC)

I think Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/The Random Editor says it all. :) Tbo ¹⁵⁷(talk) (review) 16:37, 19 September 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for taking time to review me. I will consider the review when editing. Tbo ¹⁵⁷(talk) (review) 21:19, 19 September 2007 (UTC)

A barnstar won't cut it, soo...

A successful RfA dosen't deserve a barnstar, he deserves the entire barn!Marlith ^T/C 04:33, 19 September 2007 (UTC)

Walk t'plank!

		Happy International Talk Like a Pirate Day!
		Ahoy, me hearty! How 'bout a good ol' jug o' grog? RegARRds, Húsönd 15:46, 19 September 2007 (UTC)

Re: Userpage

Thank you very much for your offer! My userpage is so ugly and I never bothered to do anything about it. So if this is fun for you please go ahead and redesign it :-) As for colors and themes - anything you like, seriously :-) Regards, Jogers (talk) 19:40, 19 September 2007 (UTC)

Thanks in advance :-) Jogers (talk) 19:48, 19 September 2007 (UTC)

Thanks a lot, it's very nice! Jogers (talk) 20:59, 19 September 2007 (UTC)

Userpage

Man yes please! Anything you like - I quite like deep blue and grey but whatever! If you have time - it saves me nicking it of someone! Pedro |  Chat  19:44, 19 September 2007 (UTC)

Re words - I guess - "welcome to Pedro's user page. I'm an administrator on en.wikipedia which basically means I'm here to help out. If you need help please feel free to use my talk page and I'll come back to you asap. Please note I'm normally online between 07:00 and 16:00 UTC (Wikipedia time). Please forgive me if I don't come back to you as quickly as you would wish." Othe rthan that my friend do as you will - and don't forget a HUGE "this page was designed by the mega design man and all round good guy The Random Editor" as a plug!!!!! Pedro |  Chat  20:15, 19 September 2007 (UTC)

p.s. embarrasing really as I kind of am actually a director of my own web site design company....... !!! Really should do my own design !!! —Preceding unsigned comment added by Pedro (talk • contribs) 20:16, 19 September 2007 (UTC)

No rush my friend! I appreciate it - you're too kind! Pedro |  Chat  07:09, 20 September 2007 (UTC)

Done :)

It's fixed, my friend! :) Phaedriel - 02:23, 20 September 2007 (UTC)

What the hell?

What was this all about? Dihydrogen Monoxide (H₂O) (Drought) 09:06, 20 September 2007 (UTC)

Er, OK, this is getting really weird. You're not the TRE we used to know, in any case.. >_< Dihydrogen Monoxide (H₂O) (Drought) 02:08, 22 September 2007 (UTC)

The now-traditional RFA thank-spam

Click there to open your card! → → →

Dear The Random Editor,

Thank you for your participation in my RFA, which closed successfully with 83 supports, 1 oppose, and 0 neutrals. No matter if you voted (I mean, "!voted") support or oppose, I thank you for taking the time to drop by. I'm new, remember, so if you have any suggestions feel free to inform me of them, and if I do anything wrong, feel free to add to the permanent chorus of disapproval on my talk page. Special thanks to Walton^One and Dihydrogen Monoxide for nominating me.

iridescent (talk to me!) 20:51, 20 September 2007 (UTC) Credits

This design was brazenly stolen from inspired by Тhε Rαnδom Eδιτor's RFA Thanks, which in turn was inspired by Phaedriel's RFA thanks.

E-mail.

I sent an e-mail your way earlier today... but I forgot to leave you a note until now (my memory failed... for the millionth time). · AndonicO ^Talk 21:54, 20 September 2007 (UTC)

Number two should be in your inbox by now. · AndonicO ^Talk 00:02, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

Number three. · AndonicO ^Talk 00:50, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

RFA Thanks!

Thanks for your participation for my RFA bid and for your support.--JForget 23:15, 20 September 2007 (UTC)

UAA

Cool :-) --Agüeybaná 00:14, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

User Page

You sir, are the main man! It's stunning! Pedro |  Chat  08:20, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

Hello there!

Hello! (I'm wondering what I can call you, for "short", do people call you "TRE"? Hee hee.) I noticed that you archived WP:RFCN today, and I thought perhaps you had not seen this discussion, which ended in the consensus of "Discussions are to normally run for at least 24 hours before being closed, and then archived after another 24 hours.", due to some concerns that not everyone may have seen them, even though they may have been speedily closed. Granted, the Rebel one had been up there a significant amount of time, and the Jesus one was speedily closed because user agreed to change, but I just wasn't sure if you knew that routinely they're left up for a day or two, I hope you don't take this wrong, as I mean no disrespect, I just had not seen you close any before, so I thought perhaps I'd let you know about that. ^Ariel♥Gold 20:40, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

Sunderland A.F.C.

Hello, Can you please consider permanantly semi-protecting it, as it is constantly being vandalised by anonymous users, especially Newcastle United F.C. fans. --Sunderland06 21:21, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

Stanley Dunin AfD

Hi there, I've noticed your work at GA, so I thought I'd drop a note about this AfD. I'd recommend you talking a close look at the references and claims made in this article. I get the feeling that things are really not as they appear from reading the Wikipedia article's text. Tim Vickers 00:25, 22 September 2007 (UTC)

Hi again. I've rewritten the lead so the article is now self-consistent. However, the claims are still unverified and he doesn't seem very notable. Can you have another look at the article and see what you think? All the best Tim Vickers 19:10, 25 September 2007 (UTC)

DailyKos

If you are really must see my training wheels, see [2]. Bearian 02:03, 22 September 2007 (UTC)

BNP

The edit warring there came to a negotiated settlement before you placed the protection tag - though I think semi-protection might still be appropriate...--Red Deathy 14:58, 22 September 2007 (UTC)

My RfA

I owe you a big thank you for supporting me in My RfA, which was successful with 67 supports and 20 opposes. - Penwhale | ^{Blast him / Follow his steps} 23:30, 22 September 2007 (UTC)

IE userpage

When I view it, the writing is all over the place, the {{reflist}} screws up, etc. Meh... Dihydrogen Monoxide (H₂O) 02:10, 24 September 2007 (UTC)

Stanley Dunin

Hi TRE. Argh, weird font :) In case you missed them, there's a few questions relating to the further reviewing done on the claims made in the article on Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Stanley Dunin 2. Could I ask you to take a closer look at the sources and see what you think? Neil ム 08:33, 24 September 2007 (UTC)

Fabrictramp RFA

Thank you for your support in my Request for Adminship, which passed with 50 supports, 1 neutral, and 1 oppose. My goal is to keep earning your trust every time I grab the "mop". (And I'm always open to constructive criticism and advice!) Again, thanks. (And congrats on your own recent adminship!) --Fabrictramp 16:08, 25 September 2007 (UTC)

Please unblock me

I'm not VinceB, so please unblock me. I had to create that account to be able to communicate with you only, but unlike VinceB, I have a fix IP address. I respected Wikipedia policies, so I don't understand why you had to immediately indef(!) block me without at least having a chance to email you.
That was not Tankred's first accusation with bad intention (see Checkuser) and now he is angry, because I asked for an RFC on including the Benes decrees in the article Slovakia in which he is involved (see his comments at Talk:Slovakia).
Please at least give me your email address or let my REAL account communicate with you so I can get rid of this fake account. That is not me. If I was VinceB, don't you think I'd just create another sockpuppet instead of fighting for an account? Frankly, it's pretty bizarre and strange when you are being accused of being someone you are not. Everytime Tankred does not like someone's editing, he accuses him of being VinceB.
Please check ALL my contributions and not just the ones mentioned by Tankred. And if you decide to unblock me, please mention in the edit summary it was just a mistake. Thank you. Squash Racket —Preceding unsigned comment added by Please Check Again (talk • contribs) 09:24, 26 September 2007 (UTC)

"Economics" article request for semi-protection

Hello, TRE. Thank you for acting on the above. I left a request of clarification at Wikipedia:Requests for page protection, but you might not be able to respond to it there before it is archived. In any case, could you instead consider looking at a copy of it on my Talk page at User talk:Thomasmeeks#"Economics" article request for semi-protection (with any added comments I can get in there before that)? Thank you. P.S. I read your User page -- all of it. I believe that I am writing the right person, though I am not given to premature optimism. --Thomasmeeks 10:12, 26 September 2007 (UTC)

Thank you for your reply. Indeed you did semi-protect. I regret not being more explicit at User talk:Thomasmeeks#"Economics" article request for semi-protection. Would consider taking another look there? I have added another note (dated 19:15, 26 September 2007) to try to clarify. My thanks. --Thomasmeeks 19:36, 26 September 2007 (UTC)

Thank you, again. Interesting idea. What would you think of this refinement: to see whether or how long it would be before vandalism returned to high levels, say over a 2-week period or 50 Edits, whichever came first? 2-weeks or 50 edits (a provisional number) has the advantage of a reasonable sample size or time period, rather than depending on a possibly temporary lull or surge of vandalism vs. good Edits.

If semi-protection returns (which you would determine), I could write up the result for the Talk page. There are already 2 data points for this article as to removing semi-protect in Spring 2007. In the first case, it did not take long for the previous rate of vandalism to return. In the 2nd case, which was close to the end of the Spring semester, my impression is that vandalism did not return to previous levels until late August, possibly because of the school break. While an immediate extension of semi-protect would have been nice, the knowledge gained from this little experiment might help the article as to guidance for future semi-protect & be of wider interest. My thanks. --Thomasmeeks 22:10, 26 September 2007 (UTC)

MuscleTech

This article may need full protection for the next 24 hours as it was just blanked. See forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=4423183&page=2 as well. --Quartet 20:50, 27 September 2007 (UTC)

Get well soon!

Dear TRE, I hope that you get some hot soup tonight, a good night's rest, and tomorrow you awaken feeling refreshed, and no longer under the weather! Get well soon! Ariel♥Gold 21:19, 27 September 2007 (UTC)

Squash Racket

Hi. You have unblocked User:Squash Racket upon his request. In his request, he has accused me of many things that were not true, but I was not able to respond because he kept deleting all my comments.[3][4][5] I am still completely confident this is a sockpuppet of VinceB and this opinion is supported also by other users.[6][7]

As to his accusations against me: VinceB has fought against all his blocks and against blocks of his other sockpuppets in the same way, so I am not surprised that he is trying to attack me for reporting him again. This block has nothing to do with the article Benes decrees and that article was not even included in the great amount of evidence I presented at Wikipedia:Suspected sock puppets/VinceB (4th). My recent edit mentioned by Squash Racket was perfectly in line with the prevailing custom of deleting contributions of blocked sockpuppets. I believe this practice demonstrates to banned sockpuppetmasters futility of their attempts to return to Wikipedia. As for warnings, history of Squash Racket's talk page stores numerous warnings from various users (not only from me). Squash Racket has deleted them all and now claims to be never warned.

As to his arguments: 1. There is no "debate going on how to apply historical Hungarian names for Slovakian places". He is the only user (apart from VinceB and his previously blocked sockpuppets) who constantly violates the convention (WP:NCGN) about this issue. 2. He did not challenge anyhow the fact that only he and an IP of VinceB's range have tried to delete any reference to Slovaks from the series of articles I mentioned at Suspected sock puppets/VinceB (4th). 3. He did not explain similarities between his and VinceB's style of communication and editing patterns.

The most recent Checkuser results give some limited evidence, but are generally inconclusive (see User_talk:Chaser#Squash_Racket). In this context, I would like to note that VinceB has used three different IP ranges (195.56., 91.120., and 84.236.) even while he was still active under his own name. Moreover, he could easily change an ISP since his ban in April.

I hope there is still a chance you will reconsider your decision. Tankred 21:56, 27 September 2007 (UTC)

There is a "debate going on how to apply historical Hungarian names for Slovakian places" as Tankred knows very well. This debate was going on since months until Tankred presented the convention (WP:NCGN) together with his own interpretation on the Hungarian notice-board. According to that it is not possible to use Hungarian names even in historical context. I always protested against this interpretation and other Hungarian users did the same. The topic is not Squash Racket's own mania at all. Zello 22:20, 27 September 2007 (UTC)

You protested, but you have never made any edit violating WP:NCGN. You have publicly admitted that the convention is as it is, although you do not like it. I can provide a diff for your own words if you want. Although there are several other users who do not like WP:NCGN, only Squash Racket and VinceB have been openly violating it. It is just pure coincidence, I guess. And the same is true for all other similarities between them, right? Tankred 22:49, 27 September 2007 (UTC)

I made many edits "violating" WP:NCGN similarly to other Hungarian users and I will make. Obviously I'm not violating the convention but I disregard your interpretation. Other users already pointed out that even this version of the convention allows Hungarian names (in spite of your best efforts). So the debate is still on and there is no difference between Squash Racket's behaviour and others, including mine, except that the topic is more important for him and he is no so tired with debating as me. Zello 22:55, 27 September 2007 (UTC)

I am afraid you are contradicting yourself while saying 'I made many edits "violating" WP:NCGN' and 'I'm not violating the convention'. What I see is isolated activity of VInceB and later of Squash Racket - not a war between Hungary and the rest of the Wikipedia. But this was only one of the similarities between Squash Racket and VinceB. Anyway, I think the owner of this talk page will consider this discussion a spam, so feel free to use my talk page if you want to continue in this discussion. Tankred 23:40, 27 September 2007 (UTC)

You certainly know the meaning of this punctuation mark: "...". But yes it would be spam to continue. Zello 23:46, 27 September 2007 (UTC)

Kent Hovind

Sorry, looks like I undid a rev while you were in the middle of protecting/editing the article. Hope I didn't mess things up too bad. ||| antiuser 22:37, 27 September 2007 (UTC)

Get well soon, dear Random!

Someone's not feeling quite well they're not their good ole self Feel like a tattered toy thrown way back in the shelf Hope you're feeling better soon and be back up and around So until you're feeling better we'll try not to make a sound Get well soon, dear Random! Mary E. Carpio Love, Phaedriel 07:21, 28 September 2007 (UTC)