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2 weeks on XLR8TION?

That seems a tad high ... especially if, as is claimed and seems reasonable, the previous incivility was a misunderstanding. As a mitigating factor, the version that he is reverting is very biased in its presentation. That's not a permissible reason to ignore 3RR, but it's at least a mitigating factor. I'd really rather protect the article and get them to talk it out, but the thing is, I don't know if that would work - there's a good chance that whoever has the "right version" protected wouldn't have any interest in working it out. --B (talk) 06:35, 11 January 2008 (UTC)

checkuser A checkuser was already performed by admin B here . I abide by the rules especially on controversial articles, http://en.wikipedia.org/search/?title=Dominican_Day_Parade&action=history despite some of the personal attacks that I received as noted here . My statement doesn't preclude you from doing another one. UnclePaco (talk) 06:47, 11 January 2008 (UTC)

Please see Misplaced Pages:Requests for checkuser/Case/UnclePaco and my comments at Blnguyen‎'s page. I'm all confused. :( --B (talk) 07:03, 11 January 2008 (UTC)

There's a certain irony in some of this ... if Mykungfu = UnclePaco et al, then XLR8TION was reverting the edits of a banned user ... which is exempt from 3RR limitations. (My head hurts thinking about it.) --B (talk) 07:22, 11 January 2008 (UTC)

Are we really sure that Mykungfu != UnclePaco? I think he is ... in fact, I'm about 99% sure he is. ReadyToLive (talk · contribs) edits Omega Psi Phi‎ and Talk:Alpha Kappa Alpha in February. His block causes Armyguy11 (talk · contribs) to be autoblocked and he gives his IP as 64.131.205.111 (talk · contribs) . (Incidentally, it's a small encyclopedia - I am the one that removes his autoblock for him ) Freakin Fool (talk · contribs), who is also blocked as a sock of User:Mykungfu, makes a number of edits to Dominican-related articles. , , , . User:Mykungfu never had any interest in Dominican issues, but he had so few mainspace edits that he may just not have branched out in that direction yet. Here's the kicker and I think this what clinches it - in UnclePaco's earliest edits (go all the way back to his first page of edits), he edits Iota Phi Theta‎ several times - that is an African American fraternity and African American fraternities were Mykungfu's primary interest. After reviewing all of their contributions, after seeing that they share a static IP and we know that he's had that same IP from the time Mykungfu was on it until the present, after seeing Freakin Fool have the same interests as both users, and after seeing that UnclePaco shares Mykungfu's interest in African American fraternities, I'm ready to call it - they are the same user. I'll leave up to you what you want to do about XLR8TION, but I would suggest a reduction or elimination in his block. UnclePaco was rather disruptive and now that we know that he was really just a banned user, that puts XLR8TION in a different light. I've been through this kind of thing once before with Jmfangio (talk · contribs) and when a banned user provokes a problem, even though the person they were having a dispute with may not have known they were a banned user, I find it hard to penalize them for it. --B (talk) 08:28, 11 January 2008 (UTC)

Would like some thoughts...

Hi, I see you're quite the hard worker on Misplaced Pages (being Admin) and you're very involved with Indian projects. For that reason, I'd just like some thoughts and advice from you, if you're willing... I've been working on the Akshardham (Delhi) article for about a week now, and I've been doing it in my sandbox (see here) as to so I can keep my work flowing. But that's not the point. I just wanted a reliable editor to tell me I'm going in the right direction for a better article. Granted, it's not finished. I've only done the parts which are referenced. But anything you can give me to make it a top article would be greatly appreciated. -- Harish - 15:45, 11 January 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for getting back to me, bro. Appreciate the feedback. I'm glad you brought up the 'Creator' section as I was pretty clueless as to how to deal with it. Furthermore, I'm unable to find a quote on what Pramukh Swami Maharaj had said, except for the Inauguration DVD - would that count? About the quotations in references - I was trying to get a hold of the actual magazine that the statements are made from, and assumed it would be needed when I switch the references to that. Also, the web-copy of the article is pretty long, so I assumed that it would be easier to find the sources. Would that be wrong? And yes, the 'Temple features' is heavily in need of work - it's surprisingly a hard section. Would the entire section need references for the article to be considered 'Good', if not better?

Sorry, I know you wanted me to get back to you towards the end, but I just had to make sure. Thanks again!! -- Harish - 18:03, 12 January 2008 (UTC)

You're the Admin, so I'll go by your words on the quotations ;) - plus it'll help clear up clutter when editing. And yeah, it's on DVD (about the opening of the mandir) - thanks for the citation tip on that, can't believe I didn't notice that. Ooo, reminds me - one last question for today (promise, haha) - there's a video clip on CNN that I could use to reference for another article, and it's a news segment. Unfortunately, I'm not sure what he correct method of citation for that would be. Would you be able to advise? -- Harish - 20:27, 12 January 2008 (UTC)

Thank you. -- Harish - 13:55, 14 January 2008 (UTC)

Banglapedia

Thanks for taking an interest in the article on Banglapedia. But, it seems that you removed all the primary sources. Did you find that the policies/guidelines prohibit using primary sources? Are you under the impression that the publisher providing information - about who the writer is, or what format the book uses, or even who the publisher is - are not to be trusted? I am afraid that there may be a slight misunderstanding there. The article has gone through a Good Article review and has been identified as a Good Article by Wikiepdia standards. Would you, please, reconsider your judgment? Aditya 08:42, 14 January 2008 (UTC) <adding> I didn't notice that you left a note on the article talk page, and also delisted it from GA. I have tried to post an appropriate reply on that talk page. This may sorted out pretty quick, I hope. And, when that's done, do I resubmit it for a GA review? Aditya 09:15, 14 January 2008 (UTC)

I have posted a few questions on the article talk page. Would you care to take a look? Aditya 16:53, 14 January 2008 (UTC)

And, could you make some time to explain the sweeping ref removal and delisting of Grameen Bank on the talk page of that article? This silent assassination is going very much against the spirit of collaboration. Aditya 17:04, 14 January 2008 (UTC)

• Like Banglapedia, same thing happened to Grameen Bank. It needs to be sourced properly.--NAHID 18:53, 14 January 2008 (UTC)

Should I follow your example and source the articles like you source the articles you created? Aditya 05:40, 15 January 2008 (UTC)

Would you be watching me (I am working on Banglapedia, unfortunately Grameen Bank is out my league) while I try to improve things? I might need a guiding spirit around (I promise not to pester too much). Cheers. Aditya 06:01, 15 January 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the offer to help with Grameen Bank. I can't just thank you enough for the offer. It will be always cherished. God, that article is so difficult for me! And, if you don't mind me pestering you with another request, I'd like to draw you attention to the article on Sitakunda Upazila and its ongoing peer review. I am trying to prepare that one for a GA, and eventually an FA (hopefully). Cheers and thanks for all the fish. Aditya 07:26, 15 January 2008 (UTC)

And, oh, before all that can you take a quick look at Bengal Assam Railway, too? An editor thinks it needs additional citations. I can't really see a reason for tagging it so, and that editor has not given a reason yet (though I asked for one many times). Aditya 07:31, 15 January 2008 (UTC)

DYK

Hi, I got your msg notifying me that Eleven Jones Cave made DYK, but there's a slight mixup: Eleven Jones Cave was nom by User:Bedford and I'm the nom for Hampton Mansion, not him. I don't know if this makes any difference, since both articles are now on DYK?, but thought I should mention it, in case the Cabal keeps track of such things! JGHowes - 06:32, 15 January 2008 (UTC)

re: AN3 / User:1csimfan

Given the discussion on 1scimfan's talk page, Bigskyblueeyes is also clearly this IP, and is probably this one, too. While there is no 3RR violation there, it comes close, and it's certainly disruptive edit warring. While I certainly support your blocking on the 3RR issue, I am going to warn this user about edit warring as well.

Cheers! - Revolving Bugbear 20:30, 15 January 2008 (UTC)

Well, Bigskyblueeyes = 216.237.51.74 = 192.197.54.41, so you might want to consider a block for edit warring. Bigskyblues knows about edit warring and 3RR (hence, his 3RR report on 1csimfan), so a block might be appropriate. Nishkid64 (talk) 20:57, 15 January 2008 (UTC)

Yes, that had occurred to me, but as a new admin, I'm wary of the block button. However, he reverted again after filing the 3RR complaint, which makes two days in a row with three reverts -- good enough for me. I issued the block.

Thanks. - Revolving Bugbear 21:08, 15 January 2008 (UTC)

3RR block on Brandek

I believe 68.122.122.227 (talk · contribs) is really Brandeks. If you look at the IPs contributions, they are exactly like Brandeks's, plus the similar manner of blanking the talk page when they are warned.  BIGNOLE  (Contact me) 22:11, 15 January 2008 (UTC)

Image:Runescape Great War.png

Could you crop Image:Runescape Great War.png, so it will just show the game screenshot? Thanks, Nishkid64 (talk) 06:08, 16 January 2008 (UTC)

I can, but this screenshot additionally illustrates the (now defunct) .exe standalone version of the game, as opposed to just loading it via webpage. Doesn't this add more encyclopedic value? Edit: As per your request, I have gone ahead and uploaded a cropped version of the image, and I do see that it would provide a better sense of symmetry to the article as a whole; however it does nonetheless lose the standalone aspect. Maybe the original would be more suitable for a gallery? --MaTrIx (talk) 07:41, 16 January 2008 (UTC)

When changing the images out on the RuneScape article, I noticed that you rephrased the image caption that I added. Is it appropriate to apply the label "RuneScape Classic" to this image, even though it predates the title by several years? --MaTrIx (talk) 07:48, 16 January 2008 (UTC)

3RR

When I was informed of Misplaced Pages policy, I stopped reverting Ghandar Galpa. In contrast, he was blocked for 3RR as he ignored requests not to revert materially continually and blindly, as well as making wild accusations against me and others. I had put up a message on the administrators noticeboard asking for greater involvement in some articles to deal with the problems and someone else had put up a referral for comment, but they attracted zero attention. That's why the situation deteriorated. Following the expiry of Ghandar Galpa's block, he seems to be behaving in a more constructive and civil manner, using the talk pages instead of edit summaries. Now I am puzzled why you would want to renew an appeal when the situation is now more stable. It strikes me that the whole administrative process is chaotic and arbitrary, a situation that exacerbates the problems of "edit wars".--Conjoiner (talk) 11:01, 16 January 2008 (UTC)

OK, I'll bear that in mind if there are any future problems. Early intervention could have prevented blocks in the first place, but as far as I can see the situation has calmed somewhat anyway.--Conjoiner (talk) 15:01, 16 January 2008 (UTC)

DYK

Gah. I was just about to update it when you got to it. Are you going to be spamming the DYK thanks and DYKDate on to the user talk and article talk page? The Placebo Effect (talk) 14:59, 16 January 2008 (UTC)

Nishkid64 this is me

I have already added you in my project team I am seeking help from some Wiki-Indian-Project- Hindi Editors to translate all news-reviews on Brhmaand Pujan & Naresh Sonee from my created site- http://brhmaandpujan-news-reviews.tripod.com/ . Your good self can also visit this link & please kindly help me out to open Naresh Sonee ‘s page with your lucky hands. Write two line on him please. I think I deserve your help & also kindly help me if some more Hindi translators comes forward to help the page grow. You should remain with my page for ever . God Bless U. --Dralansun (talk) 17:10, 16 January 2008 (UTC)

Re: RuneScape EL removal

I got virus on 2 of my computers when I went to Zybez website. Some of Zybez's downloadable tools contain rootkit (I thought it was trojan horse at that time). As for RuneHQ, I thought it was safe until Javascap pointed out that he got multiple viruses from that site. OhanaUnited 17:19, 16 January 2008 (UTC)

No, the rootkit was discovered by my antivirus program (AVG-Free) so I doubt that rootkit would be harmless. OhanaUnited 17:37, 16 January 2008 (UTC)

User:XLR8TION in violation of agreement

Thought I would point this out to you: . A personal attack by User:XLR8TION. 72.144.39.229 (talk) 21:34, 16 January 2008 (UTC)

Religious violence in India

Hello. Do you believe the 1984 Anti-Sikh riots should be included in Religious violence in India as although a particular religious community were targeted, it was not one religion targeting another but more a political group targeting another community mainly because that community was linked to their political leader's enemies. Darrowen (talk) 21:50, 16 January 2008 (UTC)

DYK

Can you update the main page? (asked of 3 people, who will be first?) Mrs.EasterBunny (talk) 21:56, 16 January 2008 (UTC)

Yancey

Thanks for your comment -- I've had the Hindman article on my watchlist for a while and noticed the fine job you did there. I have intended for a long time to go back to both the fire eaters and the Trans-Mississippi but I keep getting distracted. Tom (North Shoreman) (talk) 00:15, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

Regarding the footnotes, that's the way i was taught to do it in school and seems to be the way a lot of historians do it. i find it more readable. Tom (North Shoreman) (talk) 00:21, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

I'm pretty much finished with the Trent Affair for now, but my long term goal would be to spin off much of the background stuff into separate articles on CSA and USA diplomacy durng the war. While I hope that it at some time gets promoted to GA, I'm not anxious to start the process myself. Thaks for asking. Tom (North Shoreman) (talk) 00:39, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

User talk:195.158.204.2

Hi! Saw you are on line. Please block this user. Thank you. Oda Mari (talk) 18:39, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

Thank you. Happy editing! Oda Mari (talk) 18:43, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

Thanks

A belated thank you for your RFA support! Archtransit (talk) 21:13, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

Arbitration

Hi. Please be aware of Misplaced Pages:Requests for arbitration#Ehud Lesar arbitration case. Thanks. Grandmaster (talk) 07:20, 18 January 2008 (UTC)