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Yeah, I just got it. Thanks. And let me know when you do want to be an administrator, I'd be happy to nominate you (though I see several others have also offered in your archives). See you around. Dev920 (Have a nice day!) 03:17, 25 March 2007 (UTC)

Added my co-nom. I sincerely hope you get it! Dev920 (Have a nice day!) 07:28, 28 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] RFA Thanks

I would like to thank you for your support in my recent RFA. As you may or may not be aware, it passed with approximately 99% support. I ensure you that I will use the tools well, and if I ever disappoint you, I am open to recall. If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to leave me a note on my talkpage. Thanks again, ^demon^{[omg plz]} 20:35, 25 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Ethics question for you

I asked you a legitimate ethics question on your application to be an administrator. The person who nominated you and another deleted it. They are mad. The question is legitmate. See your application page or you can click here [2]

Ethics is an important issue. We uproar if someone gets special favors from congressmen. However, ethics is a part of everyone's life, you and me.Dereks1x 03:15, 31 March 2007 (UTC)

I have blocked Dereks1x for 48 hours for wikistalking and violations of WP:POINT. Durova^Charge! 03:55, 31 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Barnstar

		The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
		You are awarded the The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar for many reasons, happy editing! Lakers 01:26, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Mop?

So what is the ancient Greek word for mop? Durova^Charge! 23:15, 1 April 2007 (UTC)

I'm not sure, but a broom would apparently be a sarothron. Fut.Perf. ☼ 23:23, 1 April 2007 (UTC)

I'm not totally certain about this, but I think the Greeks would have used sponges instead of mops. Will have to investigate further. --Akhilleus (talk) 00:42, 2 April 2007 (UTC)

BTW you've gotten one oppose vote, which might not count due to the short edit history.[3] It was based upon a link I supplied rather than any of your actions or statements. I've posted an explanation to the discussion. You might wish to post to the editor's user talk and ask the person to reconsider (in case they haven't watchlisted the RFA). Durova^Charge! 01:14, 3 April 2007 (UTC)

Congratulations!
On the occasion of your impending promotion to adminship, custom would have you awarded with a mop and bucket. However, what with you being an epic hero and demigod and all, I thought you might have a preference for rather more pointy implements^[1]. Then again, as the use of those might easily lead to WP:BITE violations^[2], I decided to award you instead with the Alpheus and Peneus, your almost-half-brother's^[3] hydrokinetic bounthekphoretic admin instruments, hoping they will serve as a inexhaustible^[4] power source^[5] for your de-bullshitting of Wikipedia. -- Fut.Perf. ☼ 21:28, 3 April 2007 (UTC)

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1. ^ Akhilleus equipping himself with his first set of admin tools
2. ^ Let's just hope this wasn't a newbie.
3. ^ That other great wielder of the cluebat
4. ^ Certainly longer than a single day
5. ^ Cf. [1].

[edit] "Location of Atlantis"

I am a classics student and have a few issues with the section of the Atlantic article dealing with the location theories of Atlantis:

1. you gloss over the Thera (Santorini) theory as if it were just another "quack" theory, when in fact it is the only theory out there which is based on actual verifyable historical events, supported by archaeology, dendrochronology, and carbon dating.

2. Your wording seems to tacitly assume that proponents of the Thera theory believe Thera "IS" the mythical place "Atlantis." In fact, I doubt any serious Classicist actually believes "Atlantis" as described by Plato ever existed. Instead, they (and I) believe that Plato invented the story based on some popular folk-legend of a destroyed island city. This folk legend, probably very un-detailed, may have originated with a recollection - passed down for generations, of the Thera eruption. As this was a massive event which would have been felt throughout the Mediterranean, darkened the skies and cooled the Earth for decades (and helped to wipe out the Minoans) - it's not surprising that the story would have been passed down. Is it?

In conclusion - I think this theory should be treated better in the article. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Vnocito (talk • contribs) 00:01, 4 April 2007 (UTC).

[edit] Congratulations

After nearly unanimous support and some cajoling, you're now an admin. Spend some time on the administrator's reading list, and don't hesitate to ask questions if you're unsure. I'm sure you'll do well, have fun using the new tools. Again, congrats. - Taxman ^Talk 14:51, 4 April 2007 (UTC)

Let me add my congratulations too! Few users can deserve them more :-) Ciao,--Aldux 14:53, 4 April 2007 (UTC)

Congratulations Akhilleus for your successful RFA. Wooyi 15:13, 4 April 2007 (UTC)

Congratulations on the succesful RfA. Well-deserved. - Anas ^talk? 15:45, 4 April 2007 (UTC)

One more congratulation. And to think you thought you might be controversial! At first it looked it was heading for a unanimous WP:100... --AnonEMouse ^(squeak) 15:47, 4 April 2007 (UTC)

And from me as well. Your help at SSP has always been done well, now you've gotten roped into approved for doing more! Seraphimblade ^{Talk to me} 07:00, 6 April 2007 (UTC)

Sugcarhthria and Kalo Pasca Akhilleus. Ghini vinishi to the mop club. -- FayssalF - ^{Wiki me up ®} 17:04, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Congratulations from me as well, a fellow lover of classical antiquity (as may be obvious from my user name). Btw I really appreciate your work at SSP, a page a lot of people seem to ignore. Cheers, Antandrus (talk) 18:07, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Sorry

I realize my actions and I am very sorry. I have read the rules against sock puppetry, and have turned my ways against vandalism in wikipedia. Now I realize that it is against the rules and I wish to fight vandalism in wikipedia. Again, I am sorry for my actions. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Runningcupcake03 (talk • contribs) 14:12, April 5, 2007 (UTC)

[edit] small technical matter

Are you doing the SSP too fast? The rules state that there is to be debated up to 10 days. Shouldn't we give the people a chance to respond? No need to respond.VK35 05:56, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Sock Puppetry

Please don't throw around accusations of sockpuppetry without evidence; it can be considered disrupting Wikipedia to make a point. --Akhilleus (talk) 05:52, 7 April 2007

This was a legitimate concern based on as much evidence as was used to justify accusing me of scok puppetry. I expect my accuser to be given a similar warning. Lojah 06:43, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Congratulations

You're welcome; I was glad to support you. :) Acalamari 20:09, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

I added the mop on your userpage and talk page, too. Hope you don't mind. Also, Congrats! Real96 21:31, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Congratulations! --Bhadani (talk) 06:21, 8 April 2007 (UTC)

Congrats and thanks for the thanks! Keep up the good work! MrMacMan ^Talk 06:48, 8 April 2007 (UTC)

Congrats! —Quarl ^(talk) 2007-04-08 07:43Z

Congratulations! Wooyi^{Talk, Editor review} 18:43, 8 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Congratulations

I'm pleased that you were successful. Modernist 09:44, 8 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] My RfA

I just wanted to let you know that I have responded to your optional question. Thanks for participating in my RfA! --Hemlock Martinis 18:35, 8 April 2007 (UTC)