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gilberto etc.

Thanks for helping out there...sad thing is, what this guy is spamming has to do with some of my very favorite music...for about a month, I went to sleep every night listening to a couple of albums from the period being documented. Frustrating; we've given these people a good route to doing it right, and they simply say "we know better because we're Brazilian". --jpgordon 16:07, 30 August 2012 (UTC)

I saw him in concert a few years ago (Jesus, it was more than 10! Life is racing by...) (my wife is a fan and took me with her). Not really my type of music, but even I was deeply impressed. Yeah, at some point we have to throw our hands up and say "Enough is enough. When you're ready to act like an adult, we'll be here, ready to talk. Until then, yes, you are essentially censored." --Floquenbeam (talk) 16:16, 30 August 2012 (UTC)

Where did you see him? We saw him around 2003 in San Francisco. Just him and guitar. --jpgordon 17:05, 30 August 2012 (UTC)

At a university in the Boston area; I've been trying to count backwards to figure out the year, but my memory is fuzzy. Yes, just him and a guitar. --Floquenbeam (talk) 17:11, 30 August 2012 (UTC)

Dear Sir You are experiencing a tremendous misunderstanding between us. I have tried to demonstrate that as a producer and entrepreneur John for 25 years I have information that improve the entry in the encyclopedia. It has been difficult to be understood and accepted, I still can not understand why. I tried to include in the entry information concerning the passage of Joao in Japan I imagine that it matters to the fans. A list of the key facts of the artist's career in the 25 most recent years of its history, I also seem relevant. Enter the website we have developed with texts and images of the artist, like no other website on the internet, also seems appropriate for the encyclopedia. But what we had? Misunderstanding, debates, demands. And you are fans of Joao .. For example, in the Amazon we are accredited to administer the biography, here on Misplaced Pages are treated as spam. Gentlemen, how can we change this? How can we get our information published?--189.60.164.201 (talk) 01:16, 7 September 2012 (UTC) I feel very proud to have produced and touted the shows that you refer and brought so much pleasure. Now I would like to ask you in order to help improve the information in your encyclopedia entry. I refer to two texts: a chronology of recent 25 years, and the data about the passing of Joao by Japan. Is it possible?--189.60.164.201 (talk) 10:01, 7 September 2012 (UTC)

My talk page isn't the place to have this conversation; you should post to the article talk page instead actually, I see you've posted to the article talk page too, that's the place to discuss this. --Floquenbeam (talk) 16:49, 7 September 2012 (UTC)

I think this is one of the clearest cases of WP:IDIDNTHEARTHAT I've ever seen. --jpgordon 23:20, 7 September 2012 (UTC)

Yes, it's beginning to look that way. I also just saw Miúcha, which I guess I'll try to deal with when I have more time, possibly tomorrow. --Floquenbeam (talk) 23:22, 8 September 2012 (UTC)

Base-a-ball

In checking out your predictions for the MLB season I finally decided to comment. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a huge MLB fan - leaning more towards NASCAR, NFL, and NHL as my preferred viewing tastes; but thought I'd comment just the same. First: Best of luck with your Mariners. Now: I just want to see the Pirates get into the playoffs one more time in my lifetime. (which goes back before Maz hit that shot heard round the world). Cutch certainly has turned a few heads in our fair city, so it'd be nice to see. Carry on. — ChedZILLA 21:46, 2 September 2012 (UTC)

I don't mind having baseball conversations (even on my user page, MastCell!), but it won't be that enjoyable for you; although I enjoy watching baseball, I was born lacking the gene that enables me to talk coherently about it (or, indeed, sports in general). I forget players' names, I can't remember who won yesterday, I fall asleep during games, I still don't understand how balks work after years of having it explained to me, etc. Plus, having only basic cable, I never get a chance to watch the M's anyway. I root for them when given the opportunity, but I don't pay very close attention day to day. I went to a Red Sox/Mariners game at Fenway in 2011 (I was the guy whose daughter brought a book, and would only look up when people cheered or booed loudly). When I left Seattle they were still playing in the Kingdome (Griffey, Randy Johnson era), so I probably saw more Tacoma Tigers games than Mariners games, because at least those were outside. --Floquenbeam (talk) 14:21, 4 September 2012 (UTC)

my apology

I am the one to apology here. My reaction to the block was over to the top and not correct. In a civilized world we discuss and talk without verbal aggression or inappropriate language. You did what you had to do based on the info and situation. Thanks and lets just work to make Misplaced Pages a better and better project, including João's page. user:lfcohen —Preceding undated comment added 14:45, 4 September 2012 (UTC)

I saw this yesterday, but forgot to reply. Thanks for this. No worries from me, I know being blocked is stressful. --Floquenbeam (talk) 18:18, 5 September 2012 (UTC)

my point of view

I beg permission to enjoy what LCohen said, and agreeing with him in relation to civilized behavior should emphasize the value of independence and freedom. The greatest value of the civilized world is freedom and thus, preventing the free access and free circulation is the main executioner of value. For my part I have nothing to apologize, I think we have braked a confrontation fair and honest, I do not see why i should simply accept what i disagree, mainly because I see in Misplaced Pages, the 💕, an opportunity that we have, all of improve it and make it really an instrument in the service of communities. My identity and achievements are displayed on my site and have the social responsibility that I have legitimately manifest here. I sincerely hope that we can move forward and understand my motivation is honest.--189.60.164.201 (talk) 13:22, 8 September 2012 (UTC)

The Olive Branch: A Dispute Resolution Newsletter (Issue #1)

Welcome to the first edition of The Olive Branch. This will be a place to semi-regularly update editors active in dispute resolution (DR) about some of the most important issues, advances, and challenges in the area. You were delivered this update because you are active in DR, but if you would prefer not to receive any future mailing, just add your name to this page.

In this issue:

• Background: A brief overview of the DR ecosystem.
• Research: The most recent DR data
• Survey results: Highlights from Steven Zhang's April 2012 survey
• Activity analysis: Where DR happened, broken down by the top DR forums
• DR Noticeboard comparison: How the newest DR forum has progressed between May and August
• Discussion update: Checking up on the Wikiquette Assistance close debate
• Proposal: It's time to close the Geopolitical, ethnic, and religious conflicts noticeboard. Agree or disagree?

--The Olive Branch 19:03, 4 September 2012 (UTC)

Bold linking

I've seen you around here and I have a great deal of respect for you; it's disheartening that you found my edits to be "silly". I was following WP:MOSLINK, which seems quite clear on the matter. In the absence of a convincing IAR argument, I don't see where I was wrong. If I am, please point it out to me, and I'll change it back. Joefromrandb (talk) 15:00, 5 September 2012 (UTC)

It's silly because it doesn't matter. It looks like it's been one way for several years, and another way for around a year. And during that time, people somehow mananaged to read and understand the article no matter how the intro was formatted. Yet today, it's suddenly vital that it be changed to the "correct" version immediately? So vital that WP:BRD and WP:EDITWAR get thrown out the window? So vital that there's no time for a 2 sentence explanation for your opinion on the talk page, followed by waiting for the consensus before changing it back? So vital that it's worth risking blocks, or page protection (depending on whether an admin decides to intervene, and which one it is)? If you really don't see that edit war as "silly", if you think this is how disputes should be settled... who's more willing to risk a block, who's got more time on their hands to revert for the eighth time... then I don't know what more I can say to you. --Floquenbeam (talk) 15:13, 5 September 2012 (UTC)

I was beginning to write a detailed response, but it would probably just be a waste of time. Sorry you feel that way. Joefromrandb (talk) 15:30, 5 September 2012 (UTC)

Any detailed response about the content question would probably be better on the article talk page instead. No detailed response about the edit warring is needed; I was just answering a question you asked, not demanding a response. I certainly don't want to waste your time. --Floquenbeam (talk) 18:16, 5 September 2012 (UTC)

Arbitration motion regarding User:EncycloPetey

Resolved by motion at Misplaced Pages:Arbitration/Requests/Case that:

For using his administrator tools while involved (see evidence), the administrator permissions of User:EncycloPetey are revoked. To regain administrator permissions, EncycloPetey must make a successful Request for Adminship (RfA).

For the Arbitration Committee, Alexandr Dmitri (talk) 14:18, 8 September 2012 (UTC)

Discuss this

Good call

. I was watching as well. Drmies (talk) 23:34, 8 September 2012 (UTC)

Thanks. I have started blocking obvious trolls and vandal-only accounts with talk page and email access removed right away, to reduce the amount of timewasting involved in pointless unblock requests. I'm open to feedback if you think that's too aggressive. --Floquenbeam (talk) 23:36, 8 September 2012 (UTC)

Yes, I really totally think that's way too aggressive. Carry on. ;) Drmies (talk) 23:57, 8 September 2012 (UTC)

Voldyworthy

You neat me too it by an edit conflict. You realise of coiurse that he's almost 99.9% sure to be a sock of Anderson. Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 23:40, 8 September 2012 (UTC)

I don't know enough about Anderson to know that. I just know there was a 0.00001% chance of useful edits in the future. --Floquenbeam (talk) 23:48, 8 September 2012 (UTC)

User talk:Djjazzyb

Sorry for all the edit conflicts, but the editor was incredibly abusive. I could have restored your decline but wasn't sure if you wished me to. More important, I'm inclined to extend the block. Any opinion on whether to do that and, if yes, for how long? Thanks.--Bbb23 (talk) 01:28, 9 September 2012 (UTC)

I'm slightly more forgiving than most when editors spout off on their talk page right after they're blocked; I wouldn't lengthen it myself, though that's probably a minority viewpoint. However, I'm slightly more harsh than most people when editors don't rapidly gain clue, so if they come back after the block as disruptive as they have been so far, I'm inclined to block indef next time, and they can find out how they need to behave and then request an unblock. --Floquenbeam (talk) 01:38, 9 September 2012 (UTC)

I'll probably go along with your "minority viewpoint", although I'll give it a bit more thought. I'll just watch them after the block expires to make sure they behave. Thanks for your thoughts.--Bbb23 (talk) 01:43, 9 September 2012 (UTC)

that's a feature, not a bug

I understand the phrase. I have no clue what it has to do with this situation. The user still doesn't get it, but good on you for restoring the rights before they have a chance to gain the clue. --Onorem♠Dil 17:30, 11 September 2012 (UTC)