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Contents 1 Thanks! 2 Mmm 3 re: edit summary 4 Finally! I have a quote! 5 Thanks 6 re: newly tagged articles 7 you are a rat 8 Billie Joe 9 Re: btw 10 Thanks for Thanks! 11 Thanks for Clarifying 12 re: adoption offer 13 AfD nomination of Richard Dawkins in popular culture 14 Li Hongzhi image 15 Adoption 16 Email 17 AfD confusion 18 bad kitty 19 Li Hongzhi Image 20 Regarding this

[edit] Thanks!

For fixing Kirill's name on my talk page! And being supportive! And hey - nice bridge ya' got there :) -- SatyrTN (talk | contribs) 01:04, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

No problem. =) I guess it's inevitable that a few people (one?) took it the wrong way and were upset, but the end result will only be improvement. And yeah, I put up the bridge when every other message on my talk page was some permutation of "how dare you...!!" or "why are you attacking...?!" It's supposed to suggest "think twice before flaming" and maybe I'm just nicer these days but it seems to be working. — coelacan — 01:17, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

For some reason, I've only gotten one attack from my NPP. I have no clue why. I have a feeling that it's because I do a {{welcome5}} before I put the {{uw-vandalism1}} (or whatever). I think they get lost in the welcome and don't make it down to the warning. But I don't know for sure :) -- SatyrTN (talk | contribs) 04:14, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Sigh, welcoming the vandals. Tut tut. I had to point out to an editor the other day that welcoming User:Twatfuck was perhaps not the best approach... WjBscribe 04:17, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

I've found a method that works for me; I go straight from level 1 to level 4 warnings. I'm a patient person, I think, but I've never seen any hint that the middle steps make any difference. If someone's going to keep vandalizing after a level 1 warning, level 2 won't stop them either. Although I have seen level 4, especially {{uw-v4im}}, make them stop quite suddenly. — coelacan — 05:15, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Mmm

Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/WOW Hits is proving a lot more contentious than I expected. Why on earth do people want to keep that rubbish. Its not as if all mention of the songs and artists will go as well. WjBscribe 03:56, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

I've got no idea a few ideas, but I'd rather not voice my suspicions. The indignation over there is palpable. I let this one cool for a while lest I be accused of badgering, which has happened when I reply to multiple people in an AFD. I guess it's time to get back in the ring though. Care to join me? — coelacan — 04:05, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

OK, I've slipped a comment in. Don't want to badger the keep voters though. It seems that some Christian editors find the nomination an affront to them and, rather than actually citing sources for why these compilations are notable prefer just to proclaim outrage and say that they sell well. Concensus-based decision making at its worse. WjBscribe 04:14, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

Even though several people have said it's fine to nominate Now That's What I Call Music! as well. I guess I should have bundled several compilations instead of one Christian series. Too late now. — coelacan — 04:28, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

We live and learn. A lot will depend on which admin closes the discussion. But I suspect the tedium of "no concensus" awaits it... WjBscribe 04:29, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

If I were closing this right now, between only the two choices of "keep all" or "delete all", I would honestly have to close it no consensus. It does seem, though, that if you count the "delete alls" and the "delete somes", there is a consensus to keep the main article and delete or merge the rest. I suppose that's far preferable to keeping all, and I'll make clear (real soon now) that I'm not opposed to this if full deletion is not possible. — coelacan — 04:42, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] re: edit summary

A little bit from Column A and a little bit from Column B.--E tac 06:04, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

Sorry about that, it was rather immature of me. I was just a little ticked off as I typed that whole response up a couple of times only to get an edit conflict and have to retype it all over.--E tac 06:21, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Finally! I have a quote!

I would place a warning per WP:CIV on his page, but he seems to have many friends in decently high places. Should I just write him off as a bully? Should I make an issue of how personally vicious he is? I'm unsure how to proceed. Please advise. Jeffpw 15:14, 23 March 2007 (UTC)

Hmmm. I would not want to be in your or KSB's shoes right now. Might I suggest a different tactic? Delete any trace of him from your talk page completely. If he posts there again, just delete it completely, without an edit summary. You'll get your point across and he'll quit. It's still not civil, but it's preferable to the situation y'all have now. And maybe wait a couple of weeks before you flaunt that quote ;-) — coelacan — 18:12, 23 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks

for the heads up! I appreciate your comments over there, too; careful and reasoned. scribblingwoman (talk) 05:51, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] re: newly tagged articles

That's perfectly fine with me. I was concerned about things being bumped off the list too soon, but if this way keeps them on long enough it works for me. Thanks. Koweja 21:34, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] you are a rat

as above —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 203.218.207.96 (talk • contribs).

*squeak* — coelacan — 06:00, 25 March 2007 (UTC)

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=rat —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 203.218.207.96 (talk • contribs).

Do you ever sleep? I've been editing for twenty hours now and you seem to have been online the whole time... Dev920 (Have a nice day!) 06:03, 25 March 2007 (UTC)

I don't get enough, actually. I guess there are breaks in my contributions log somewhere tho... By the way, support my cats? — coelacan — 06:17, 25 March 2007 (UTC)

Supported. Good idea, those other two were very clumsy - got a clumsy cat tucked away? ;D Dev920 (Have a nice day!) 06:21, 25 March 2007 (UTC)

Sort of. Best I can muster today. Gives me chills to look at, actually. Probably a sweetheart though. — coelacan — 06:32, 25 March 2007 (UTC)

Yeeeugh. Poor thing needs some fur and fast. Dev920 (Have a nice day!) 06:39, 25 March 2007 (UTC)

Oh sure, just rub it in. Tell the kitty why there's a lifetime of itchy and degrading pet sweaters ahead. — coelacan — 06:46, 25 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Billie Joe

Why? Dev920 (Have a nice day!) 12:49, 25 March 2007 (UTC)

Because silly myspacery and inflammatory crap is sure to show up there? I could be wrong, but I'd just like to get the regular editors watching that. — coelacan — 12:52, 25 March 2007 (UTC)

In an archive? What fangirl is going to be able to find that when the main talkpage is so inviting? But OK. Dev920 (Have a nice day!) 12:53, 25 March 2007 (UTC)

Ahh, I clean up archive vandalism from time to time. Most often editors' talk archives. But whatever, hopefully I'm wrong. =) The usual "this can't be truuuue I just feeeeel it" will show up on the main talk page, I'm sure. — coelacan — 12:59, 25 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Re: btw

Thanks! I added it when you created it because I have no life lol and refresh my watch list a few times every 10 minutes. Yeah I thought I'd keep them around. I find them amusing. They're like a badge of honour. Thanks for cleaning up!--JUDE ^talk 13:11, 25 March 2007 (UTC)

No problem. =) It's one of my pet peeves to come to a talk page and see it full of blather. Take no prisoners there, Jude. Delete them on sight, and without remorse. Teach them about WP:ABF! =P — coelacan — 13:37, 25 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks for Thanks!

Hi Coelacan, I love the hydrangeas too and I appreciate your comments, love cats too, cheers HelloMojo 13:44, 25 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks for Clarifying

I appreciate the note, but Jeffpw and I are fine now. No worries!  :) K. Scott Bailey 05:24, 26 March 2007 (UTC)

Unfortunatel yes, I have had that "pleasure." As for ANI, I've already removed it from my watchlist (as well as all bureaucratic pages, save the occasional RfA) after that little experience. Getting to know Knowpedia was quite an adventure...K. Scott Bailey 05:33, 26 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] re: adoption offer

Hi Coelacan, Yes, I would like to be adopted by you. Where do conversations between adoptor/adoptee usually take place? Let me know and I'll give you a little background on me and my interests questions on WP.--killing sparrows 20:12, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

I created the page as you suggested, I like it when all parts of a dialog are on the same page--killing sparrows 20:44, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] AfD nomination of Richard Dawkins in popular culture

An editor has nominated Richard Dawkins in popular culture, an article on which you have worked or that you created, for deletion. We appreciate your contributions, but the nominator doesn't believe that the article satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion and has explained why in his/her nomination (see also "What Wikipedia is not"). Your opinions on whether the article meets inclusion criteria and what should be done with the article are welcome; please participate in the discussion by adding your comments at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Richard Dawkins in popular culture and please be sure to sign your comments with four tildes (~~~~). You may also edit the article during the discussion to improve it but should not remove the articles for deletion template from the top of the article; such removal will not end the deletion debate. Thank you. Please note: This is an automatic notification by a bot. I have nothing to do with this article or the deletion nomination, and can't do anything about it. Jayden54Bot 18:10, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Li Hongzhi image

Thanks for the explanation and links. I will check them out just out of curiosity. I have sent clearwisdom another email so I hope they will respond and it will be sorted out.--Asdfg12345 18:13, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Adoption

OK, I'm happy with that. I have seen you moving through the pages. I had not changed the template, not through ignorance or idleness, but because it has seemed to me that changing to "adoption offered" may discourage other potential adopters, while at the same time giving the potential adoptee, who is by definition a newby, the impression that it is decided over their head. But, as I say, I wil happily change the templates in future if this is thought best.

Thank you for your congratulations.--Anthony.bradbury 21:53, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

Please do not misunderstand me. I am perfectly happy with what you are doing, and had no intention of implying otherwise.--Anthony.bradbury 22:22, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

No, leave it as it is. There really is not all that much room on a template, and I think we have to assume that most editors will figure it out.--Anthony.bradbury 22:40, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Email

Any chance you could specify an email address or email me: Ryanpostlethwaite(at)hotmail.com, would like to talk to you about something. Cheers Ryanpostlethwaite contribs/talk 22:37, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

Emailed :-) Let me know if you get it as I've been having problems recently Ryanpostlethwaite contribs/talk 22:46, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] AfD confusion

Thanks for straightening that out! The (apparently) conflicting pages confused me. Aleta 04:14, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

Confused me too, since I removed it entirely without realizing it had returned already. Deletion sorting pages make it easier but still a pain. — coelacan — 04:22, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] bad kitty

OK kitties dead. Herostratus 06:40, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

Thank you for the quick disposal! Hopefully I'll be able to bring them back soon under a CC-BY-SA. — coelacan — 06:44, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Li Hongzhi Image

I have no idea about the source and the status of this image either. It's currently filed as "fair use". I think it should be close to the situation of the image on the English version. I'll leave a message on the uploader's talk page and hopefully he/she can clarify on this. I've also submitted it to the copyright violation voting page for deletion, since this is in violation with the current “fair use" standard. --munford 00:14, 31 March 2007 (UTC)

Replied on zh:user talk:Munford. — coelacan — 01:56, 31 March 2007 (UTC)

Oops, I didn't notice that I was not signed in when leaving the previous message. Anyway, you figured out that was me. For this matter, I guess we can just let the rules run its course. If there is anything you think I can help on Chinese version in the future, just drop me a line. :) -munford 03:42, 31 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Regarding this

Thank you! I sincerely appreciate the kind remarks coming from a fellow left wing tree hugging scum rat.  ;-) By the way, the photo of the bridge and associated caption on this page are simply fantastic (and the photo of a certain feline effectively tranquilised me). Cheers, -- Black Falcon 06:40, 31 March 2007 (UTC)