Wikipedia:Motto of the day/Nominations/Archive 7

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If it's this good free, imagine what a buck could do!

Not exactly sure where I got the idea, it just popped into my head. --FastLizard4 (TalkLinksSign) 04:48, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

Approved MixItUp 23:07, 4 March 2008 (UTC)

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquistion!

Got this from watching the Monty Python sketch. --​​​​D​​tbohrer​​​talkcontribs 16:50, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

Reopened, more discussion needed. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Approved Been relisted once and had over a month for people to voice objections. I figure this is consensus. Hersfold (t/a/c) 04:28, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

That's 'cuz I'm special!

~AH1(TCU) 17:14, 24 September 2007 (UTC)

Reopened, more discussion needed. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Rejected per consensus. Hersfold (t/a/c) 04:28, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

~AH1(TCU) 17:14, 24 September 2007 (UTC)

Reopened, nore discussion needed. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Approved by consensus. Hersfold (t/a/c) 04:28, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

We are Wikipedia. Prepare to be assimilated into the collective. Resistance is futile.

Derived from the infamous "Borg assimilation notice" heard in countless Star Trek episodes. --FastLizard4 (TalkLinksSign) 03:28, 25 September 2007 (UTC)

Reopened, more discussion needed. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Rejected with no prejudice for/against a re-nom. It's been reopened once already and has been sitting at the top of the "Awaiting decision" section for over a month now without consensus to schedule. Hersfold (t/a/c) 04:28, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

You are never too old to act like a kid and play around.

What do you think, rephrase perhaps? (WE NEED MORE MOTTOS ON STUFF OTHER THAN VANDALISM)--Sunny910910 (talk|Contributions)Neither will alone, nor strength alone 01:05, 28 September 2007 (UTC)

Approved, consensus. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

All your base are belong to us.

I tried again on the toilet.Kfc1864 talk my edits 08:10, 26 September 2007 (UTC)

Rejected, already on Frequently Used Ideas list. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

This is the WPPD! We have you surrounded! Put your weapons down and surrender!

Police type motto. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 22:15, 25 September 2007 (UTC)

Approved, consensus. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

I think Betacommandbot deserves a little fame :) ARkY // ¡HaBLaR! 21:58, 25 September 2007 (UTC)

Betacommandbot is used for all sorts of tasks, though it is most well known for it's tagging of images, in this case images missing a fair use rationale. Happy editing, ARkY // ¡HaBLaR! 02:12, 26 September 2007 (UTC)

Approved, consensus. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Community of Wikipedia
Population: 6,846,255
Renowned by its liability and freedom to edit

 Smcafirst | Chat  at 21:34, 25 September 2007 (UTC)
Modified from a community sign. Am I allow to add a green colour tone to it? And will it be better if I adjust the font sizes. Please do give feedbacks.

Approved, consensus. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Community of Wikipedia
Population: 47,633,732
Renowned by its liability and Freedom to edit.

Edit 1. Changed according to Arknascar44. Is this better than the original one? Please do give feedbacks for BOTH mottos.  Smcafirst | Chat  at 23:40, 26 September 2007 (UTC)

Rejected, in favor of original. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

97198 talk 10:31, 25 September 2007 (UTC)

Approved, consensus. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

An inputbox (exclude from page if approved)


It's what Wikipedia is all about. —[[Animum | talk]] 00:52, 25 September 2007 (UTC)

Approved, consensus. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

~AH1(TCU) 17:14, 24 September 2007 (UTC)

Approved, consensus. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia is a process, not an answer

~AH1(TCU) 00:20, 13 September 2007 (UTC)

Approved, consensus. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

I think you're kneeling in dog poo!

~AH1(TCU) 00:20, 13 September 2007 (UTC)

Rejected, consensus. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Editing Wikipedia is as easy as pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis!

edit 1, suggestion. ~AH1(TCU) 00:20, 13 September 2007 (UTC)

Rejected, per consensus. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

'Cause, a hero, is a hero, is a hero.

IP, user, or admin, we all make Wikipedia what it is. Equallity motto. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 20:27, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

Approved, consensus. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia. Two million articles and counting. Or trying to.

Some self-deprecating humour derived from the uncertainty as to what was our two millionth article. Lurker (said · done) 10:13, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

Rejected, consensus. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Neither will alone... nor strength alone.

Just remembered this quote on a show, seems fitting for a motto.--Sunny910910 (talk|Contributions) 16:58, 2 September 2007 (UTC)

Comment: Just typographical errors to be fixed. Nor needs a space before the word, plus does not need a capital N. Simply south 22:32, 6 September 2007 (UTC) Done--Sunny910910 (talk|Contributions) 23:14, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

Approved, consensus. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

There is always some madness in love. But there is also always some reason in madness.

Nietzsche quote. •97198 talk 10:28, 1 September 2007 (UTC)

Approved, consensus. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Inspired from that episode of Oprah where she gave everyone a car. Similar to the generosity she showed on that show, giving barnstars is a generous act of kindness and is always appreciated. Feel free to come up with a better variant if you are fond of this motto.¤~Persian Poet Gal (talk) 04:09, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

Approved, consensus. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Fie, fie, you counterfeit, you puppet, you!

Helena accuses Hermia of "sockpuppetry" in Act 3, Scene 2. :) •97198 talk 13:30, 30 August 2007 (UTC)

Approved, consensus. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Citations are not always required[Citation needed]

~AH1(TCU) 00:38, 27 August 2007 (UTC)

Rejected, in favor of Edit two. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Citations are not always required. [Citation needed]

Edit two, what, you need a citation to prove water is liquid. ;) —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 22:07, 28 August 2007 (UTC)

Approved, consensus. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Last night, in my city, some suspect vandalized (hence the term in WP) nearly 70 Thomas school buses that night. So I decided to create a motto for it! --  PNiddy  Go!  04:04, 25 August 2007 (UTC)

Rejected, consensus. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

A lot is to be said for the word no.

Quote from Gumpisms: The Wit and Wisdom of Forrest Gump. •97198 talk 05:33, 28 July 2007 (UTC)

Reopened - not enough votes. Simply south 20:45, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

Support Sounds good.--Sunny910910 (talk|Contributions) 18:04, 24 August 2007 (UTC) Rejected, not enough votes. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

All new users to Wikipedia, just fake it till you make it!

This motto will encourage new users to slowly learn how to make graphics, pages, and other things on wikipedia bu simply looking at source code. A more aware of the wiki software community! Jimbo Herndan 23:28, 27 July 2007 (UTC)

Reopened - not enough votes. Simply south 20:45, 19 August 2007 (UTC)
  Oversaturated oppose I don't think it's good for me. Try another perfectly good motto and you'll get the hang on it. --  PNiddy  Go!  04:26, 23 August 2007 (UTC) Rejected, not enough votes. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Lock & Load, people! It's go time.

May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 18:16, 27 July 2007 (UTC)

Reopened - not enough votes. Simply south 20:45, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

Support Sounds good.--Sunny910910 (talk|Contributions) 22:17, 24 August 2007 (UTC) Rejected, not enough votes. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

†Bloodpack† 14:25, 27 July 2007 (UTC)

Reopened - not enough votes. Simply south 20:45, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

Approved, consensus. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

~AH1(TCU) 14:22, 25 July 2007 (UTC)

Reopened - not enough votes. Simply south 20:45, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

Rejected, not enough votes. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

If they have no food, let me eat more!

Reopened - not enough votes. Simply south 20:45, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

  • Weak Oppose I think i get what you mean but otherwise it looks like it is trying to promote vandalism. Simply south 19:09, 24 August 2007 (UTC)
    • Comment. Huh? How is it promoting vandalism? It's supposed to mean something like "if the vandals have no edits because I reported them to AIV, then let me get a barnstar for my good work!" or something like that. Does this make it any clearer? Also, when does summer vacation end (eg. back to school)? Late August or early September? Thanks. ~AH1(TCU) 20:50, 24 August 2007 (UTC)

Rejected, not enough votes. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

~AH1(TCU) 14:22, 25 July 2007 (UTC)

Reopened - not enough votes. Simply south 20:45, 19 August 2007 (UTC) Rejected, not enough votes. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Translated: Happy is he who comes to know the causes of things. (Virgil) This seems highly appropriate for Wikipedia - I fiddled with links for a while then decided to keep it simple and linked the entire phrase to Wikipedia:About. EyeSereneTALK 10:43, 24 July 2007 (UTC)

Reopened - not enough votes. Simply south 20:45, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

  • Comment I know it is nice having the translation below, but could a --> be added to show where it is from? Simply south 13:32, 11 September 2007 (UTC)
  • Oppose A good idea, in theory, but the thing with all the non-English phrases is that - while their translation and respective links are usually very appropriate and clever - they lose all meaning when people simply don't know what they mean. My guess is that a very small number of people who come across this would actually know what it means in the original Latin. •97198 talk 01:50, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

Rejected, no consensus. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Everything got started in him and finds its purpose in him.

This is a biblical quote from Colossians 1:16b, which I found in The Message. Bushcarrot (Talk·Guestbook) 17:34, 23 July 2007 (UTC)

Reopened - not enough votes. Simply south 20:45, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

Rejected, not enough votes. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Play now or go to Jail!

This motto is like Monopoly.--  PNiddy  Go!  0 15:41, 20 July 2007 (UTC)

Reopened - not enough votes. Simply south 20:45, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

Rejected, no consensus. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Don't mock people or you'll go to jail!

Is it Very good?  PNiddy  Go!  0 00:49, 20 July 2007 (UTC)

Reopened - not enough votes. Simply south 20:45, 19 August 2007 (UTC) Rejected, no consensus. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Don't mock people or you'll go to prison!

Edit 1 Changed word "jail" -> "prision"--  PNiddy  Go!  0 00:51, 20 July 2007 (UTC)

Reopened - not enough votes. Simply south 20:45, 19 August 2007 (UTC) Rejected, no consensus. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

The starboard is sinking! Oh no, vandals boarding he ship! Get up that rigging! Shoot SOS signs! Sysops, prepare for a fight! Stewards, activate VandalProof! Fiiiiiiiiiiiiight!

too long?K14 11:01, 19 August 2007 (UTC)


  Oversaturated oppose The title motto is WAY too long! Try a shorter motto. --  PNiddy  Go!  04:28, 23 August 2007 (UTC) Rejected, consensus. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Imagination is more important than knowledge, for knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world

--Sunny910910 04:55, 4 July 2007 (UTC)

Reopened, more discussion needed. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 20:19, 18 August 2007 (UTC) Rejected, no discussion after reopening. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Go to the Rest Area if you're tired.

People who are tired and really need to take a break.  PNiddy  Go!  0 00:54, 2 July 2007 (UTC)

Reopened, more discussion needed. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 20:19, 18 August 2007 (UTC)

Rejected, consensus. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

"By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe". This motto appears in Christopher Marlowe's Doctor Faustus and I think it is a good motivational one. Pvd21 11:07, 27 June 2007 (UTC)

Reopened, not enough votes. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 20:19, 18 August 2007 (UTC)

Rejected, not enough votes. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Put on the kettle to have a nice cup of tea

Relax. Simply south 21:18, 25 June 2007 (UTC)

Reopened, a bit more discussion needed. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 20:19, 18 August 2007 (UTC) Rejected, not enough votes. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Welcome to the club. No membership card required.

Motto about welcoming new users, and emphasising the inclusive nature of WP (also maybe encouraging anon IPs to register...)EyeSereneTALK 00:40, 16 August 2007 (UTC)

Approved, consensus. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

It's easier to imagine taking one million steps in a single second, than to actually perform a single step.

I'm unsure about the reference, but that's where I found it from. ~Iceshark7 17:30, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

:Edit - Switched the reference from Donald Duck into Cornelius Coot, because he actually said this phrase in the series. ~Iceshark7 07:10, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

Approved, with my Support, now. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

In support of Good Faith. •97198 talk 08:42, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

Approved, consensus. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

To err is human. To really screw up requires a computer.

quote is by anonymous from everything I've ever seen. I'm not sure if a link to MeatballWiki is ok, I feel "Assume Stupidity, Not Malice" fits better with the theme of Assuming good faith, but a simple link to Hanlon's razor would work if that isn't alright. I really like this nom, but a little humour is always good, plus increasing awareness of automated editing tools can't be a bad thing --lucid 22:53, 26 August 2007 (UTC) Rejected in favor of original. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Failure is an option, only when you let it be one.

May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

Approved, consensus. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

We learn not at school but in life.

--Sunny910910 07:56, 6 August 2007 (UTC)

Approved, consensus. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever.

97198 talk 07:28, 4 August 2007 (UTC)

Approved, consensus. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

If your strength is small, don't carry heavy burdens. If your words are worthless, don't give advice.

97198 talk 07:28, 4 August 2007 (UTC)


  Support This is a great motto! --  PNiddy  Go!  04:30, 23 August 2007 (UTC) Approved, consensus. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Don'tcha wish your Encyclopedia was free like me?

Inspired after hearing this song way too many times on the radio...¤~Persian Poet Gal (talk) 06:30, 4 August 2007 (UTC) Rejected in favor of Edit one. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Don't cha wish your 'Pedia was free like me?

Edit one, a link to the song might be helpful. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 07:38, 4 August 2007 (UTC)

Nice job making it even catchier T-borg :).¤~Persian Poet Gal (talk) 17:30, 5 August 2007 (UTC)
Why, thank you Persian Poet Gal! :) —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 19:00, 5 August 2007 (UTC)

Approved, consensus. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Watch your mouth young man.

A common thing to be heard of a nagging mother. Many, many ways this can be changed, so I added my own edit below. Chrishyman 07:41, 3 August 2007 (UTC) Rejected in favor of Edit one. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Watch your mouth.

Edit One. In case you don't like the last link. Chrishyman 07:41, 3 August 2007 (UTC)

Approved, consensus. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

97198 talk 12:49, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

Comment - Wikipedia:Motto_of_the_day/Nominations/Frequently_used_ideas - Already used? ~Iceshark7 19:02, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

Rejected, on FUI list. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Lets make this one a bit funny :P — E talkbots 20:41, 31 July 2007 (UTC)

Rejected, in favor of second version. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Second revision as per request of Iceshark7. — E talkbots 06:38, 3 August 2007 (UTC)

Approved, consensus. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Note that this only works on the user pages - it is designed to take you to your user talk page. ~Iceshark7 20:22, 31 July 2007 (UTC)

I didn't seem to notice that it would take into the talk page of the article you are clicking the motto from. I have made a second version below. ~Iceshark7 13:20, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

Rrejected, no discussion after reopening. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Edit - Switched {{TALKPAGENAME}} into Special:Mytalk. ~Iceshark7 13:20, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

Rejected, not enough votes. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:00, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

Original phrase: "Trespassers will be shot, survivors will be shot again." ~Iceshark7 14:36, 31 July 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia: The Encyclopedia that love built.

Just like my first marrage. Dfrg.msc 10:55, 31 July 2007 (UTC)

Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.

Thomas Edison Hires an editor 19:33, 22 June 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Rejected Too few votes after reopening.--Sunny910910 (talk|Contributions) 23:47, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

Our greatest weakness lies in giving up.

Edit 1. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 23:46, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Aproved per consensus.--Sunny910910 (talk|Contributions) 23:47, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

Be Careful! Don't Get Blocked for a Reason!

This will help people for not getting blocked and users have to be careful so they won't get blocked for a reason. PNiddy-~ // My edits 15:45, 22 June 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Rejected Too few votes after reopening.--Sunny910910 (talk|Contributions) 23:47, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

Medic! We need a medic over here!!

May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 13:17, 22 June 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)
Support. I like! And it gets more users involved in the magical land of cleanup ^_^ ~Crowstar~crow calls 20:12, 23 July 2007 (UTC)

Rejected Too few votes after reopening.--Sunny910910 (talk|Contributions) 23:47, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

We will, we will block you!

A search came up empty on this one, but I'm still not sure if it's been used before. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 11:51, 22 June 2007 (UTC)

  • Support Yeah, it sounds familiar... but closest I could find was "We will edit you", and that was in fact based on something else. Can't believe this hasn't been done before, but seeing as it hasn't, I'll support. Hersfold (talk/work) 17:32, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Reopened Too few votes.--Sunny910910 (talk|Contributions) 23:47, 10 September 2007 (UTC) Rejected, only one Reopening per motto. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 04:19, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

En! Wikipedia!

~AH1(TCU) 19:03, 17 June 2007 (UTC)

  • Comment: behold? I don't get it. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 19:57, 17 June 2007 (UTC)
    • Comment: I think "Behold" was intended to link to something other than furniture polish, but I must say I am still a bit confused. Pending an explanation, I'm leaning towards oppose. This probably is the first time someone has tried to use furniture polish in a motto, however. Hersfold (talk/work) 17:35, 7 July 2007 (UTC)
      • Reply. Hi. L.m.a.o. The thing is, I usually don't check the links to see what they point to. I didn't know what you meant by furniture polish, until I clicked the link...<font size="">LOL!. What I meant by "behold" was not furniture polish! I just meant the word behold. The reason for this is, according to The Roman Mysteries, "En" was latin for behold. So, the motto would then mean, "Behold! Wikipedia!", a pun off en.wikipedia. If this isn't clear enough, please replace the arrow with a better link. Thanks. ~AH1(TCU) 17:50, 7 July 2007 (UTC)
      • Reply to reply - Ha ha, I was wondering what kind of reaction that was going to get. I took the liberty, then, of redirecting your link to Wiktionary and the entry on "Behold" there. Although that might sort of contradict the motto a bit... I don't know, I'm still a bit Neutral on this one. Hersfold (talk/work) 16:50, 22 July 2007 (UTC)
      • Reply to reply. I thought that was 'ecce!' Still, I could be wrong. CarrotMan 17:09, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

  • Weak Oppose, This maybe is not ine of the best..l.Kfc1864 02:40, 8 July 2007 (UTC)
  • Oppose - I love the idea of inspecting such a great sentence, but most people reading the motto wouldn't get any sense. Just a redirect to the word "behold" doesn't help, because you'd originally need to know about the background of this motto before you'd understand it. ~Iceshark7 19:57, 31 July 2007 (UTC)

Rejected Not enough votes after reopening.--Sunny910910 (talk|Contributions) 23:47, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

~AH1(TCU) 19:03, 17 June 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Approved per consensus.--Sunny910910 (talk|Contributions) 23:47, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia, the Bane of Ignorance!

- ≈ The Haunted Angel 17:50, 17 June 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Approved per consensus.--Sunny910910 (talk|Contributions) 23:47, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

Jimbo Toridas!

Hope you know the place it came from.c'mon, we've fished a good one. Me Page Talk to me 14:27, 14 June 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Rejected Not enough votes after reopening.--Sunny910910 (talk|Contributions) 23:47, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

Sites, sights, and cites. (And even some sights.)

Self explanatory. – Quadell (talk) (random) 11:40, 14 June 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Just curious, why does the second sights link to firearms? Simply south 00:24, 21 July 2007 (UTC)

Rejected Not enough votes after reopening.--Sunny910910 (talk|Contributions) 23:47, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

We got killers and thrillers, but most of all, we got pillars

I hadn't seen the 5 pillars referenced here yet. – Quadell (talk) (random) 11:40, 14 June 2007 (UTC)

  • Support. Wonderful use of creative links, a good message, and rhyme (the 5 pillars actually have been referenced in the past). --Tewy 18:39, 14 June 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Approved per consensus.--Sunny910910 (talk|Contributions) 23:47, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

You're all clear kid, now let's blow this thing and go home.

Han Solo quote, to encourage newbies to become more active in vital processes, is the meaning clear enough? —May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) (drop me a line) 18:50, 12 June 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Rejected Not enough votes after reopening.--Sunny910910 (talk|Contributions) 23:47, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

C: DOS, C: DOS RUN, RUN DOS RUN!

Harrison-HB4026 03:37, 11 June 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Rejected Not enough votes after reopening.--Sunny910910 (talk|Contributions) 23:47, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

Edit 1. Yes, yes, another vandalism/block motto. --Tewy 20:34, 30 June 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Approved per consensus.--Sunny910910 (talk|Contributions) 23:47, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

How much Wiki would a wikichuck wiki if a wikichuck could wiki wiki?

-- AstroHurricane001(T+C+U) 16:09, 9 June 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Rejected Not enough votes after reopening.--Sunny910910 (talk|Contributions) 23:47, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

-- AstroHurricane001(T+C+U) 16:09, 9 June 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Rejected Not enough votes after reopening.--Sunny910910 (talk|Contributions) 23:47, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

You are only delaying the inevitable. (Apocalypse)

May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) (drop me a line) 09:27, 9 June 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Approved per consensus.--Sunny910910 (talk|Contributions) 23:47, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

You are only delaying the inevitable.

Edit One - Like so. Hersfold (talk/work) 01:16, 11 June 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Rejected Not enough votes after reopening.--Sunny910910 (talk|Contributions) 23:47, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

Simply south 10:28, 8 June 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Rejected Not enough votes after reopening.--Sunny910910 (talk|Contributions) 23:47, 10 September 2007 (UTC)


You really can't resist the urge, can you? DO NOT press the

BIG RED BUTTON!

Rejected Per consensus.--Sunny910910 (talk|Contributions) 22:34, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

-Tim{speak} 19:36, 22 June 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Rejected Not enough votes after reopening.--Sunny910910 (talk|Contributions) 22:34, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

3 + 3 = 6

Well, am I right? « ANIMUM » 05:47, 18 July 2007 (UTC)

Rejected No consensus reached.--Sunny910910 (talk|Contributions) 16:30, 23 August 2007 (UTC)

Never judge an article by its cover.

~AH1(TCU) 16:23, 14 July 2007 (UTC)


Rejected No consensus reached.--Sunny910910 (talk|Contributions) 16:30, 23 August 2007 (UTC)

DID YOU KNOW that blah blah blah blah...

~AH1(TCU) 16:23, 14 July 2007 (UTC)

Rejected Per consensus.--Sunny910910 (talk|Contributions) 16:30, 23 August 2007 (UTC)

~AH1(TCU) 16:23, 14 July 2007 (UTC)

Rejected No consensus reached.--Sunny910910 (talk|Contributions) 16:30, 23 August 2007 (UTC)

Even the highest towers begin from the ground.

Rejected Per consensus.--Sunny910910 (talk|Contributions) 16:30, 23 August 2007 (UTC)

Approved Per consensus.--Sunny910910 (talk|Contributions) 16:30, 23 August 2007 (UTC)

Go Put a Camera on a page so you can keep track of it.

Your watchlist is like a security room full of cameras!  PNiddy  Go!  0 00:32, 28 July 2007 (UTC)

Rejected - per consensus. Simply south 20:48, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

You can't read just one!

Just try it and see ;) Confusing Manifestation 05:42, 24 July 2007 (UTC)

Approved - per consensus. Simply south 20:48, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

In refrence to Wikipedia vs EB (Stole from digg) —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Jman888 (talkcontribs).

Approved per consensus. Simply south 20:48, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

Q: Why did the chicken cross the road?
A: To get run over by a car.

This is my second attempt to make a succesful motto. It is suppose a riddle in some way. If this motto is used or is similar to past mottoes, please delete it.--PrestonH 17:40, 22 July 2007 (UTC)

Approved - per consensus. Simply south 20:48, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

You drink, you drive, you lose.

Perhaps this one... Arky ¡Hablar Conmigo! 23:22, 19 July 2007 (UTC)

Approved - per consensus. Simply south 20:48, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

Be as Free as a Bird

-- This is the greatest Wikipedia Rule, and the greatest song ever. How can I go wrong? -littlebum2002 21:13, 6 June 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. No votes. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Rejected, not enough votes after reopening. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 20:19, 18 August 2007 (UTC)

Lies for the Liars

-- AstroHurricane001(T+C+U) 00:58, 6 June 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. No votes. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)
Comment. Kinda harsh, but I like it. ~Crowstar~crow calls 20:14, 23 July 2007 (UTC)

Rejected, not enough votes after reopening. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 20:19, 18 August 2007 (UTC)

-- AstroHurricane001(T+C+U) 00:58, 6 June 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Approved, concensus. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 20:19, 18 August 2007 (UTC)

In order to write that which is great, you must first write that which is small.

Who doesn't like a good Featured Article, really? --Thereen 03:01, 30 June 2007 (UTC)

Approved, concensus. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 20:19, 18 August 2007 (UTC)

~AH1(TCU) 23:00, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

Approved per consensus. Confusing Manifestation 02:54, 25 July 2007 (UTC)

We must all learn to live together as brothers. Or we will all perish together as fools.

~AH1(TCU) 23:00, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

Approved per consensus. Confusing Manifestation 02:54, 25 July 2007 (UTC)

All roads lead to Rome

~AH1(TCU) 23:00, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected per consensus. Confusing Manifestation 02:54, 25 July 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia version of Cogito ergo sum. --ŴôôD éļf 10:00, 1 July 2007 (UTC)

Rejected per consensus (too similar to existing motto). Confusing Manifestation 02:54, 25 July 2007 (UTC)

edit1, suggestion. -- AstroHurricane001(T+C+U) 16:09, 9 June 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Rejected in favour of edit 2. Confusing Manifestation 02:54, 25 July 2007 (UTC)

Edit 2. Changed the spacing, etc. (minor). --Tewy 19:21, 9 June 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Approved per consensus. Confusing Manifestation 02:54, 25 July 2007 (UTC)

WARNING: Side effects include adminship, participation, being drunk, hypoxia, memory loss, and seizures. Please consult your doctor if you experience any of these symtoms.

-- AstroHurricane001(T+C+U) 16:09, 9 June 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Rejected in favour of edit 1. Confusing Manifestation 02:54, 25 July 2007 (UTC)

WARNING: Side effects include insomnia, dizziness, seizures, and vomiting.

Edit 1. Shorter, changed links and phrasing. --Tewy 19:44, 9 June 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Approved per consensus. Confusing Manifestation 02:54, 25 July 2007 (UTC)

If there's a will, there's a way.

E talk 09:04, 11 June 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Approved per consensus. Confusing Manifestation 02:54, 25 July 2007 (UTC)

It's fun to stay at that W.I.K.I.!

From the Wikisong WIKIGreaterWikiholic 04:24, 16 June 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Approved per consensus. Confusing Manifestation 02:54, 25 July 2007 (UTC)

If they have no encyclopedia, let them read Wiki!

Let_Them_Eat_Cake! —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Deddish (talkcontribs).

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Rejected per consensus. Confusing Manifestation 02:54, 25 July 2007 (UTC)

Twinkle, twinkle little star,
how I wonder what you are.

So the last one was too negative for ya? ;) Well, what about this, too childish maybe? :D —May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 22:35, 21 June 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

If vermin keep eating through the power conduits, this ship won't be worth it's weight in scrap.

May the Edit be with you, always. (T|C) 20:01, 19 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Per consensus. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

When you see Wikipedia being surrounded by armies, its desolation is near…NOT!

~AH1(TCU) 19:03, 17 June 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Don't drink too much wikihol before driving

-- AstroHurricane001(T+C+U) 16:40, 3 June 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 07:13, 17 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Just not enough support. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Our brains...united!

-- AstroHurricane001(T+C+U) 16:40, 3 June 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 07:13, 17 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. See edit 1. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Welcome to the United Brains of Wikipedia!

Edit 1. Another suggestion from my own motto. -- AstroHurricane001(T+C+U) 16:47, 3 June 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 07:13, 17 June 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Count this as my support; per consensus. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Don't overflow, you've still got a long way to go

-- AstroHurricane001(T+C+U) 15:59, 3 June 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 07:13, 17 June 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Old McDonald had a farm, eeiaeeiaoh

-- AstroHurricane001(T+C+U) 15:59, 3 June 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Similar nomination wasn't approved, so this nomination is still open for voting. --Tewy 07:13, 17 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Stay alert, stay alive!

-- AstroHurricane001(T+C+U) 15:59, 3 June 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 07:13, 17 June 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Count this as my support; per consensus. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

Self-ExplanatoryKnowledgeHegemony 12:48, 3 June 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 07:13, 17 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

With all my love I do commend me to you

Quote from Hamlet, by Shakespeare. The links are a little shabby, but that's all I could think of. bibliomaniac15 An age old question... 02:17, 1 June 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 07:13, 17 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

The Web's pretty straight without Wikis.

Advertising slogan: "Life's pretty straight without Twisties". Confusing Manifestation 05:13, 29 May 2007 (UTC)

  • Comment. I wonder if "straight" could have an explaining link. Depending on what it is, I think it could either make or break the motto. --Tewy 20:25, 29 May 2007 (UTC)
  • I've given it some thought and all I can think of for the link is something along the lines of "boring", "unalterable", or "controlled", but none of those are highly creative. --Tewy 02:34, 30 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 07:13, 17 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

The Web's pretty straight without Wikis.

Edit 1. Confusing Manifestation's idea. --Tewy 05:54, 25 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

There's Klingons on the starboard bow, scrape 'em off, Jim!

(Previously listed as alternative to a rejected Star Trekkin'-based motto). Why did my only other idea for the song have to be an anti-vandalism one? Confusing Manifestation 23:00, 29 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 07:13, 17 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

'Cause you gotta have faith, faith, faith.

Self-explanatory. Confusing Manifestation 04:34, 28 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 07:13, 17 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Reap what you sow.

Because (theoretically) every stub is a Featured Article waiting to happen. Confusing Manifestation 02:17, 28 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 07:13, 17 June 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Like a book, we've got an an index, a glossary, an author, and more!

-- AstroHurricane001(T+C+U) 20:27, 26 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 07:13, 17 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Like a book, we've got a table of contents, a glossary, and an index!

Edit 1. Simplified; added/rearranged links. --Tewy 18:16, 27 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 07:13, 17 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Like a book, we've got a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and an author!

Edit 2: Combines both versions into one, only author link here is Special:Mypage. Hersfold (talk/work) 14:20, 29 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 07:13, 17 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Don't be a sitting duck, get your move on!

-- AstroHurricane001(T+C+U) 20:27, 26 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 07:13, 17 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

What a great encyclopedia wikipedia is

-- AstroHurricane001(T+C+U) 20:27, 26 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Only real reason for opposition was my own. --Tewy 07:13, 17 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

A great encyclopedia, Wikipedia is. --Yoda

edit 1. Suggestion per Hersfold. Thanks. -- AstroHurricane001(T+C+U) 17:12, 29 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes, see original nomination. --Tewy

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Rain, rain, go away, come again another day

-- AstroHurricane001(T+C+U) 20:27, 26 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. More discussion on both sides would be nice. --Tewy 07:13, 17 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Be cool, not lame.

-- AstroHurricane001(T+C+U) 20:27, 26 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 07:13, 17 June 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

-- AstroHurricane001(T+C+U) 20:27, 26 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 07:13, 17 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

You're watching the Weather network, where we're watching the weather

-- AstroHurricane001(T+C+U) 20:27, 26 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 07:13, 17 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

You Know...Eye for an eye--St.daniel Talk 18:21, 26 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 07:13, 17 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Well, it was Towel Day yesterday. The other link that might fit is WP:BB. Thoughts? YuanchosaanSalutations! 07:27, 26 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes, too dissimilar from edit 1. --Tewy 07:13, 17 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

We assume good faith, therefore we are.

May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) (drop me a line) 22:36, 25 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 07:13, 17 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

We think, therefore we are.

Edit one: per Magnus. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) (drop me a line) 06:12, 26 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 07:13, 17 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Where did I get this?c'mon, we've fished a good one.Kfc1864Cuba Libre!My name is Maximus Caesar Zabidus 06:38, 30 May 2007 (UTC)


REopened,No discussion.c'mon, we've fished a good one. Me Page Talk to me 08:18, 16 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

You put your right foot in
You put your right foot out
You put your right foot in and you shake it all about

Do I need to explain it? > Animum < 00:06, 16 June 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Count this as my support vote; per consensus. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

How do we spell knowledge? Simple: W-I-K-I-P-E-D-I-A

alternative is How do we spell knowledge? Simple: W-I-K-I †Bloodpack† 14:51, 25 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened, no discussion. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) (drop me a line) 18:18, 12 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Don't get into a civil war, ok?

-- AstroHurricane001(T+C+U) 17:46, 25 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened, no discussion. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) (drop me a line) 18:18, 12 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

You have been rejected

-- AstroHurricane001(T+C+U) 17:46, 25 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened, more discussion needed. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) (drop me a line) 18:18, 12 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Vandal, the end is nigh

-- AstroHurricane001(T+C+U) 17:46, 25 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened, only one vote. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) (drop me a line) 18:18, 12 June 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

He's just a poor boy from a poor family. Spare him his life from this monstrosity.

From Bohemian Rhapsody, which is currently my favorite Queen song. ~ ΜΛGиυs ΛΠIмυМ ≈ √∞ 21:58, 25 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened, a bit more discussion would be nice. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) (drop me a line) 18:18, 12 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Easy come, easy go; will you let me go?
NO! We will not let you go.

Edit one: Less offensive to the poor, yet conveys the same meaning. ~ ΜΛGиυs ΛΠιмυМ ≈ √∞ 01:30, 28 May 2007 (UTC)

  • Response: It's so that if people don't recognize the music, they know where it comes from. Also, since the lyrics are copyrighted, we need to at least acknowledge where they come from. I support this version, but please see edit below. Hersfold (talk/work) 02:07, 13 June 2007 (UTC)

Reopened, to generate more discussion. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) (drop me a line) 18:18, 12 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Easy come, easy go; will you let me go?
NO! We will not let you go.

Edit two: Added some links for "Easy come, easy go" to WP:EDIT and WP:VAND. Wikipedia is easy to edit by every one, and as a result we get a lot of vandalism, such as Willy, and you know the story from there. Hersfold (talk/work) 02:07, 13 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

It knows the kings of England and it quotes the fights historical...

Reference to the sheer amount of knowledge located on Wikipedia. CapitalSasha ~ talk 05:07, 12 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

It knows the kings of England and it quotes the fights historical...

Edit 1, far less links, and less "Eurocentriccity". "Knows" is a random article link, "kings" goes to List of current monarchs, "fights" links to Category:Wars, and "historical" links to Category:History. Hersfold (talk/work) 16:46, 13 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

It knows the kings of England and it quotes the fights historical...

Edit 2, suggestion. ~AH1(TCU) 17:23, 13 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

~ It knows the kings of the World and it quotes the fights historical...

Edit 3World link obvious.c'mon, we've fished a good one. Me Page Talk to me 14:08, 14 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

The bigger they are, the harder they fall.

Umm, this hasn't been done before, has it? YuanchosaanSalutations! 06:55, 11 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Been done before. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia: The website that never sleeps

Add some links if you want, be my guest :) Harrison-HB4026 03:29, 11 June 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia: The website that never sleeps

Edit One, as per TomasBat's suggestion and my own (link to Wikipedia). E talk 08:21, 16 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. See original nomination. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia: The website that never sleeps

Edit Two as per Kfc1864's comment. E talk 08:48, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. See original nomination. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

-- AstroHurricane001(T+C+U) 16:09, 9 June 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

-- AstroHurricane001(T+C+U) 16:09, 9 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Been done before. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Please don't talk when I'm talking.

-- AstroHurricane001(T+C+U) 16:09, 9 June 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

What comes up, must come down.

This is my motto. Hope you like it!--PrestonH(Review Me!)(Sign Here!) 04:06, 8 June 2007 (UTC)

Note for people who reviewed my previous mottos: Sorry if I deleted 7 other suggestions. For people who previously support/oppose the 8 mottoes, you may have to revote my one motto. I just had to delete the other ones because all 8 of them will not reach concensus and it will take a long time for concensus to reach. I pick this one because it is my favorite version.

Reopened. --Tewy 05:32, 8 June 2007 (UTC)

Approved. See this. Basically, everyone has supported some version of this motto, but with 8 edits, it's hard to decide on the best. It's clear that voters like this motto. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Even the Roman Empire fell, so don't let your nation, whether it is big or small, fall too…

Tom@sBat 23:15, 24 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Little discussion. --Tewy 00:48, 8 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Even the Roman Empire fell, so don't let your nation fall too.

Edit 1. Opposition was due to length, so this is shortened. I also combined the first two links to make finding the important one easier. --Tewy 19:49, 9 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus, but close. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Ve vill bury them!

From the phrase We will bury you, the "V"s are to give it some accent. Hmmm… maybe the "bury" link isn't needed, what do you think? —May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) (drop me a line) 20:19, 24 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 00:48, 8 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

We will bury them!

Edit one: no "V"s. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) (drop me a line) 20:19, 24 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 00:48, 8 June 2007 (UTC)

  • Oppose both of these, sorry, I don't think the reference to Khrushchev is entirely appropriate, or reflects the community spirit. heqs ·:. 07:28, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

They see me mowin' my front lawn

I couldn't add in the other intro line because not all wikipedians are White. ~ Magnus animuM ≈ √∞ 15:51, 22 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Needs more discussion. --Tewy 00:48, 8 June 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Going equipped

From the police jargon of "Going equipped to steal" meaning having a hammmer or axe with you and you intend to use that object to help you steal. In this case it is "going equipped" to fight vandalism with TWINKLE or maybe POPUPS. Dep. Garcia ( Talk + | Help Desk | Complaints ) 14:44, 22 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 00:48, 8 June 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Going equipped

Edit 1. Changed from TWINKLE to POPUPS. Dep. Garcia ( Talk + | Help Desk | Complaints ) 17:53, 27 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 00:48, 8 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. See original nomination. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

He shoots, he scores!

-- AstroHurricane001(T+C+U) 00:17, 22 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 00:48, 8 June 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

An island in the vacant, yet massive ocean

-- AstroHurricane001(T+C+U) 00:17, 22 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 00:48, 8 June 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

A contributor is worth a thousand vandals

-- AstroHurricane001(T+C+U) 00:17, 22 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 00:48, 8 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

A contributor is worth a thousand vandals.

Edit 1, it makes just as much sense without links. *Cremepuff222* 22:03, 22 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 00:48, 8 June 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

A brick wall stands between you and me

-- AstroHurricane001(T+C+U) 00:17, 22 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 00:48, 8 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

It only takes one lightning strike to get you

-- AstroHurricane001(T+C+U) 00:17, 22 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 00:48, 8 June 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia is not a democracy, right?

-- AstroHurricane001(T+C+U) 00:17, 22 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 00:48, 8 June 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Don't get caught in the crossfire

-- AstroHurricane001(T+C+U) 23:32, 21 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 00:48, 8 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Throw it in the garbage, and throw him in jail for littering

-- AstroHurricane001(T+C+U) 23:32, 21 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 00:48, 8 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Per consensus. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

If you dont vote in an RfA, forever hold your peace Dep. Garcia ( Talk + | Help Desk | Complaints ) 17:59, 21 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 00:48, 8 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Edit 1, suggestion. -- AstroHurricane001(T+C+U) 23:09, 21 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 00:48, 8 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Smack that all on the floor!

From the semi-new song Smack That. ~ Magnus animuM ≈ √∞ 22:19, 20 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 00:48, 8 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

I wanna love you, up on that pole!

edit 1, suggestion. -- AstroHurricane001(T+C+U) 23:16, 21 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 00:48, 8 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

When you have elimanated the impossible, whatever is left, however improbable, must be the truth.

-- AstroHurricane001(T+C+U) 16:59, 20 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 00:48, 8 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia, one step closer to being self-aware every edit.

A modification of somthing said off of X-Play (The Wikipedia logo saying that it became self aware in 2004). What do you guys think? --ASDFGHJKL=Greatest Person Ever+Coolest Person Ever 12:59, 20 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 00:48, 8 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Bad Boys, What'cha gonna do?

From the song Bad Boys by Inner Circle. Dep. Garcia ( Talk + | Help Desk | Complaints ) 11:34, 20 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 00:48, 8 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Police warning. Could not think of any link for "under". Was thinking of "Your under arrest, you do not have to say anything...etc." Dep. Garcia ( Talk + | Help Desk | Complaints ) 10:12, 20 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 00:48, 8 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Fighting Crime, Protecting People

Motto of the Greater Manchester Police see their website. I did think of "Fighting Crime, Protecting People" but there are too many links, so the one in the heading is the one I choose. Dep. Garcia ( Talk + | Help Desk | Complaints ) 09:37, 20 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 00:48, 8 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Fighting Crime, Protecting People

Edit 1 Links taken out, per comment above Dep. Garcia ( Talk + | Help Desk | Complaints ) 12:20, 16 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Don't try, succeed!

A bit short maybe? YuanchosaanSalutations! 09:03, 20 May 2007 (UTC)

Reopened. Too few votes. --Tewy 00:48, 8 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. Too few votes after relisting. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

 
This motto have been temporarily blocked from mottoing Wikipedia for a period of 24 hours as a result of your disruptive mottos. Your motto is free to make constructive mottos after the block has expired, but please note that bad mottos (including motto blanking or addition of random mottos), spam mottos, deliberate mismottos, motto violations, motto attacks; and repeated, blatant violations of our neutral motto policy will not be tolerated.

-- AstroHurricane001(T+C+U) 00:58, 6 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. No consensus. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

The strategy is working perfectly, My Lord.
The Jedi and their forces have stretched thin
into the Outer Rim worlds in a vain attempt
to contain our new offensives.

Ok, let me hear it: too long, too much links, we're not here to wright essays, or all of the above? ;) —May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) (drop me a line) 21:03, 5 June 2007 (UTC)

P.S. - And also making vandals = the good-guy Jedi...? 19:20, 6 June 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

He who angers you, owns you. You don't want to be owned now, do you?

May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) (drop me a line) 20:26, 4 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. See edit 1. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Edit one: shortened. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) (drop me a line) 20:26, 4 June 2007 (UTC)

Approved. Per consensus. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Edit two, per above, although I was actually quoting Boba Fett from The Mandalorian Armor. —May the Edit be with you, always. (T-borg) (drop me a line) 20:39, 5 June 2007 (UTC)

Rejected. See edit 1. --Tewy 22:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Special Nominations

T'was the night before Wikipedia, when all through the 'net
Not a creature was learning, not even my pet;
The software was written and the servers were sound
In the hopes that knowledge would be spread all around.

Merry Christmas, from the crew at Motto of the Day!

We've already got something listed for this Christmas, but it's not very holiday-oriented. Since we had a holiday-themed song last year, I propose that we replace the above motto (or another christmasy-type) with the current motto, moving it to the end of the list. Hersfold (t/a/c) 19:53, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

Comment: Added link to January 14, "the night before Wikipedia". Can be removed if deemed unnecessary. Hersfold (t/a/c) 19:59, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
Comment 2 Also realized "net" doesn't rhyme with "mouse", so fixed the second line to match. Hersfold (t/a/c) 20:06, 31 August 2007 (UTC)