User talk:Xoloz/archive22

Family medical emergency... hope to be back in a few weeks, maybe not... Xoloz (talk) 18:05, 25 January 2008 (UTC)

I hope everything works out okay. Best wishes! - Operknockity (talk) 18:45, 25 January 2008 (UTC)

Aplix

I'm trying to view the Aplix article you deleted. I would like to help recover it. I can't figure how to see the content you deleted. According to your contribs you are active, so I a little mystified why you claim you're "retired". Kind regards Hendry (talk) 13:08, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

I think you deleted an article improperly

I think you deleted my little bit on Kuder Occupational Inventory a while back, thinking that it's an advertisement. You should have consulted with experts in psychology. It's a standard inventory, one of only two or three such inventories in common use. It's listed in any textbook on Tests & Measurement or Psychological Assessment. It is also a historic instrument. This is equivalent to deleting the entry on the Stanford-Binnet, because the venerable intelligence test is also a commercial product, or deleting an article about Ford Lincoln because it's made by the Ford company. Rewording the article to minimize reference to its commercial nature would have been more appropriate than deleting it. The source has now been lost and the readers will not be able to find out about it from Wikipedia. When the Google it, they will be directed to the commercial page of the people who sell it instead. That's hardly a service to the Wikipedia community. I won't put in the effort to recreate it.

Sorry to see

Although we officially "hate" each other, I was truly sad to see what you wrote on here and your userpage, and I hope that this emergency for your family swiftly ends. Kind regards, Majorly (talk) 20:50, 25 January 2008 (UTC)

Well, I don't hate you at all, and I also hope things work out for you and your loved ones. <eleland/talkedits> 20:57, 25 January 2008 (UTC)

I too am so very sorry to hear this. I hope everything works out okay in real life (though real life is all too wont to do otherwise) and we find you back sooner than later. Not to get corny, but I think of you as something of a mentor here, someone who's keen mind has done more than you give yourself credit for in keeping this place sane. Whatever happens, know that your work here has been really genuinely appreciated and admired. --JayHenry (talk) 21:07, 25 January 2008 (UTC)

I am sorry too, and I hope everything sorts itself out soon. You're one of our best Wikipedians. Acalamari 21:27, 25 January 2008 (UTC)

Sorry to hear about this. :( I hold you and your work on Wikipedia in the highest esteem, and I hope things will change for the better for you in real life. Take care, - PeaceNT (talk) 10:26, 26 January 2008 (UTC)

Xoloz, I know I haven't spoken to you as of recent days (it's been a while), but I have seen you around quite a bit lately - I guess it is what we all take for granted around here. Take care man. I hope you will be back. JungleCat Shiny!/Oohhh! 04:49, 27 January 2008 (UTC)

Seeing you go is a great loss for Wikipedia and the community, and it is very saddening that it is because of an emergency. I really do hope that all goes well, and that you will be back in action some day. Wikipedia needs people like you, for you have always been one of the people who people listen to, and value the opinion of. Even when I have disagreed with you (and we have in fact disagreed on numerous occasions, especially on RFA nominations), you have consistently respected the other side of the argument, all while providing arguments yourself which can be appreciated even if one doesn't agree with them. That is a quality I strongly admire in a contributor and administrator. Sjakkalle (Check!) 07:12, 28 January 2008 (UTC)

• Sorry to hear about your family emergency. I hope you mean "retired" in a Michael Jordan-sort-of-way and will eventually return. "Best Wishes," 12 Noon ^2¢ 01:30, 29 January 2008 (UTC)

I hope everything works out okay for you. Take care man.Lancet (talk) 17:34, 6 February 2008 (UTC)

Me too. I hope things get better. Shalom (Hello • Peace) 00:23, 19 February 2008 (UTC)

I'll pray for you, hope your family is going to be okay. Saksjn (talk) 14:25, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

I was wondering what had happened to you, given the fact that we've recently had some real dweebs, including me, closing MfDs, and just now saw why you've been gone. If you ever do return, believe me, it well be more than appreciated. But whether you do or not, I very sincerely hope and pray that the situation resolves itself comparatively quickly and favorably, and, whether you ever return or not, that you continue to be as successul and highly regarded in the "real world" as you have been here. John Carter (talk) 21:32, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

My Rfa

I wish to thank you for being supportive of my effort to regain my adminship. Though it was not successful, your support was still very much appreciated. I certainly hope there is improvement for the health concerns your family seems to be having...best wishes.--MONGO 18:09, 26 January 2008 (UTC)

Best regards

Just dropped by for something and saw your message. All the best pal. Hiding T 23:13, 29 January 2008 (UTC)

Alternative to spoiler template?

Hi, I saw in the DRV for the spoiler template you mentioned a limited alternative, what is it? Thanks. --AW (talk) 06:24, 30 January 2008 (UTC)

Recreation of deleted article in a thin disguise

Take a look at User talk:Wuotan! --Orange Mike | Talk 22:49, 31 January 2008 (UTC)

WikiProject Kosovo

You (quite rightly) closed Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion/Wikipedia:WikiProject Kosovo as a deletion last month, but without prejudice as to its recreation in a new and less POV form. I thought I'd give you a heads-up that I'm planning to do just that - since Kosovo is likely to declare independence in the next few days or weeks, a project is badly needed so that necessary changes (and the inevitable flood of vandalism) can be dealt with in a coordinated fashion. I'll sponsor the project myself and ensure that editors from both sides of the debate - as well as neutrals - are on board. -- ChrisO (talk) 22:01, 5 February 2008 (UTC)

Grace Marufu

Please, unprotect the Grace Marufu redirect. i need to create about her. Samwise Gamgee 20:03, 8 February 2008 (UTC)

{{Oldprodfull}}

Hello, Xoloz ... please see Talk:Marie Slaughter and tell me what you think of my newly created Template:Oldprodfull ... would you use it, or update it if you encountered it?

Also, what are your thoughts on my proposed WP:FLAG-BIO protocol?

Happy Editing! — 72.75.72.63 (talk · contribs) _{13:08, 11 February 2008 (UTC)}

P.S. - Take care of your ohana ... nothing is more important. :-) — 72.75.72.63 (talk) 13:11, 11 February 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion/Wikipedia:WikiSloth

I have taken the liberty of quoting your closing statement on the above MfD, although not by name, in a merge discussion on another "fauna" page; see here or this diff. I am notifying you so that if you disagree with my interpretation of your remarks, you can say so. (Or if you agree, you can say that too.) 6SJ7 (talk) 20:47, 22 February 2008 (UTC)

I just found this one too: Wikipedia:WikiKnight. Both WikiZenMaster and WikiKnight were created after your closing statement. These denizens seem to have gone forth and added, if not multiplied. Perhaps it is time for at least a limited "extinction event". Any thoughts? 6SJ7 (talk) 21:00, 22 February 2008 (UTC)

Avraham RfB

If participation in 80 RfA/RfB's is insufficient evidence of participation, how many would you hypothetically require? Avruch ^T 17:21, 29 February 2008 (UTC)

I'm not actually the candidate in this case - thats User:Avraham. Avruch ^T 21:32, 29 February 2008 (UTC)

DRV for you

It isn't ready yet, as it just started today, but can you try to hop online to close Wikipedia:Deletion review/Log/2008 February 29#Wikipedia:Delegable proxy when the time comes. This one is a bit more contentious than many. GRBerry 23:23, 29 February 2008 (UTC)

Actually, I'm still pretty darn active, thank you very much. The admin bit is utterly irrelevant. (I think I've proved that quite solidly by not having used it since 2005, don't you think? ;-) )

The reason I've been acting the way I have is to prevent a much bigger SNAFU at a later date. But these days Wikipedia is like the Titanic. You can see the iceberg up ahead, but the darn community Just. Will. Not. Turn.

Anyway, since I handed off responsibility for this, I can't very well criticize the people I handed it off to publicly. All I can do is cross my fingers and hope things turn out sane.

Have a nice day! ;-)

--Kim Bruning (talk) 20:58, 2 March 2008 (UTC) who will likely not be wikibreak, when the blowback hits in a couple of months. :-P

Are you back?

(Or just mildly back to comment in a few discussions?) - jc37 21:23, 2 March 2008 (UTC)

Heaven's Wager

I'm going to reacreate this page. It's a novel by a major author and is definetely notable. When I get a chance I'll add references. Just letting you know cause you deleted the last one. Saksjn (talk) 14:27, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

My RfB

I wanted to personally thank you, Xoloz, for your participation in my recent RfB. I especially wanted to thank you for taking the time to clearly articulate your concerns, and help me better understand the community's desires about their bureaucrats albeit on user:Avruch's page ; I appreciate your patience and your clarity. I have heard the community's voice that they require more of a presence at RfA's of prospective bureaucrats, and I will do my best over the near future to demonstrate such a presence and allow the community to see my philosophy and practices in action. I am thankful and appreciative that in general, the community feels that I am worthy of the trust it requires of its bureaucrats, and I hope to continue to behave in a way that maintains your trust in me and my actions. I hope that over the near future, you will become comfortable and satisfied with my understanding of the particulars and subtleties inherent in the RfA process, and that I may be able to count on your support when I decide to once again undergo an RfB. If you have any suggestions, comments, or constructive criticisms, please let me know via talkpage or e-mail. Thank you again. -- Avi (talk) 17:33, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

My request for bureaucratship

Dear Xoloz, thank you for taking part in my RfB. As you may know, it was not passed by bureaucrats.
I would, however, like to thank you for taking the time to voice your concerns about my candidacy. Unfortunately very few of the opposes gave me advice on points I should improve upon (bar the examples of incivility), and I ask you now, very humbly, to visit my talkpage, should you have any concerns about any of my actions here.
I remain eager to serve you as an administrator and as an editor. ~ Riana ⁂ 07:03, 9 March 2008 (UTC)

Redirect of Boss of All Bosses'

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family medical thing

Just happened to come across your page and read about it. How are things going? :) special, random, Merkinsmum 21:06, 22 March 2008 (UTC)

All the best

I hope everything that was occurring is working out in the best possible way. Take care, pal. Hiding T 19:59, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

I wish you all the best as well. You're one of the best admins on Wikipedia, and your intelligent and tactful input (especially in XfD and DRV closures) will be missed. Walton^One 08:45, 18 April 2008 (UTC)

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Deleted talk archive

Hi, I just noticed that last december, you deleted Talk:Mongols/Archive 01 citing "CSD G8: Talk page where main page does not exist". I don't think that criterion applies to talk archive pages though, as the "main page" in this case would be Mongols, which never moved. Could you please restore that archive again? --Latebird (talk) 17:25, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

Rfb participation thanks

Hello, Xoloz.

I wanted to personally thank you for taking part in the project-wide discussions regarding my candidacy for bureaucratship. After bureaucratic discussion, the bureaucrats decided that there was sufficient significant and varied opposition to my candidacy, and thus no consensus to promote. Although personally disappointed, I both understand and respect their decision, especially in light of historical conservatism the project has had when selecting its bureaucrats. As you felt the need to oppose my candidacy, I would appreciate any particular thoughts or advice you may have as to what flaws in my candidacy you perceived and how you feel they may be addressed. Once again, thank you for your participation. -- Avi (talk) 20:57, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Dejan Maric

Hello, Xoloz

I wanted to ask you if you could remove the block on the Dejan Maric article just incase he does become a professional I aslo believe the vandal will not keep persistently creating this article.Thanks User:Ultra20 (talk) 19:37, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

Deletion review for Karina Pasian

An editor has asked for a deletion review of Karina Pasian. Since you closed the deletion discussion for this article, speedy-deleted it, or were otherwise interested in the article, you might want to participate in the deletion review. ≈Alessandro ♫ ^{T • C} 02:07, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

Allegations of apartheid deletion notification

Some time ago, you participated in a deletion review concerning Allegations of Chinese apartheid. I thought you might like to know that the parent article, Allegations of apartheid, was recently nominated for deletion. Given that many of the issues that have been raised are essentially the same as those on the article on which you commented earlier, you may have a view on whether Allegations of apartheid should be kept or deleted. If you wish to contribute to the discussion, please see Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Allegations of apartheid (fifth nomination). -- ChrisO (talk) 18:26, 12 July 2008 (UTC)

user page unprotection

dear Xoloz,

you protected User:Hillman talk page. However, since he seems to be editing wikipedia, I think it is inappropriate that his page be protected, as other users cannot comment and inquire about his edits.

Lakinekaki (talk) 03:58, 29 July 2008 (UTC)

RfD nomination of Wikipedia:Six Pillars

I have nominated Wikipedia:Six Pillars (edit | talk | history | links | watch | logs) for discussion. Your opinions on the matter are welcome; please participate in the discussion by adding your comments at the discussion page. Thank you. Ten Pound Hammer and his otters • ^{(Broken clamshells • Otter chirps • HELP)} 20:35, 19 November 2008 (UTC)

Happy New Year!

Dear Xoloz,

Wishing you a happy new year, and very best wishes for 2009. Whether we were friends or not in the past year, I hope 2009 will be better for us both.

Kind regards,

Majorly talk 21:25, 1 January 2009 (UTC)

Redeleted article

I had a question about a redeleted article at WT:AFD#Redeleted article. Since you conducted some of the actions mentioned in my query, would you care to respond there? Thanks. — AjaxSmack 00:56, 31 March 2009 (UTC)

Speedy deletion nomination of 31 June

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The speedy has been declined. Hope things are well with you Xoloz. Syrthiss (talk) 12:15, 25 August 2009 (UTC)

It is good to see your noble name on my talk, old friend. I am reasonably well, though my personal time is now largely consumed by parental health care (in addition to my own health, which was never excellent.) Sadly, it is doubtful I will ever return to editing heavily. My daily reading of Wikipedia in spare moments continues unabated, however. The quality of the site's administration continues ever upward, under the guidance of superb people like yourself. Best wishes always, Xoloz (talk) 08:25, 26 August 2009 (UTC)