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Re: You blocked....
Sometimes people think they can beat RC patrol; sometimes, that's when we need to illustrate decisively that this isn't the case. ;) Good thing they haven't come back in such force, though. – Luna Santin (talk) 09:29, 18 February 2007 (UTC)
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Livewire published today see [1]. Page 5 ([2]) mentions you. Talk to you after, — Deon555talkdesksign here! 03:24, 22 February 2007 (UTC)
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My request for adminship has closed successfully (79/0/1), so it appears that I am now an administrator. Thanks very much for your vote of confidence. If there's anything I can ever do to help, please don't hesitate to let me know. IrishGuy talk 03:19, 25 February 2007 (UTC)
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Fantastic!
Just wanted to drop by to say you've made something fantastic - MWT is brilliant! Awesome! Thanks so much, its a boon for regular RC patrollers fed up of clunky slow vandal-fighting scripts. Thanks again, cheers! - xC - | ☎ 17:22, 1 March 2007 (UTC)
- I'm glad you like it :-) --Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 06:12, 2 March 2007 (UTC)
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Smee ← Smeelgova
He did leave him a message? User talk:Smee Glen 12:47, 3 March 2007 (UTC)
- Ack, my mistake. I'd opened the page when it came up on my watchlist, in the 10 minutes it took me to find the template and make the edit, the message had been posted. I've fixed it, and thanks for pointing that out.
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MWT tool
Thank you very much for your tool.
It helps us all a lot.
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Please sign my autograph page. A•N•N•Afoxlover PLEASE SIGN, ANYONE!!! 03:21, 7 March 2007 (UTC)
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Serious glitches in MWT
Hi
I was RC-patrolling with MWT today. I ran into several problems, all of which have happened before -
- Warning 3 vandals on their talkpages simeultanously causes the program to crash
- Loading of larger pages takes too long and slows down the program, eventually causing it to exit
- I just had a very embarassing incident in which a valid contributor has been warned by MWT, using my username. I have gone through all my contributions upto March 2nd, and theres nothing of the sort there.
It goes like this - MWT warned IP 87.194.73.175 about unconstructive edits to Adriaen van der Werff. But I don't remember going through the article, nor does the history show any reverts by me. This probably points to a bug in the program, and a serious one at that.
The entire conversation can be traced on User talk:Xcentaur and User talk:87.194.73.175.
I've been using MWT heavily in March now, and its a hell of a lot better than any other program there. You've done a great job!
I'd appreciate if you got back to me about this problem,
Thanks xC | ☎ 13:37, 8 March 2007 (UTC)
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- The first is a known problem (If the form for selecting a warning is already showing, then it cannot be opened again to warn another user) - I'm hoping to make a workaround to this for the next release.
- The second bug I'm not sure about. After reverting an edit, it waits for the whole page (including images, etc) to load before it warns the user, which can take a while for long pages, though I'm not sure why this would make the program exit. Anyway, it should be able to be speed up a lot if I move some code around, I'll be sure to do that also.
- Now, the third one I haven't run into before, but I have a feeling I may know what's causing it (it loads a page, and, thinking that it has just reverted something, goes to warn the user). If this is the case, then this will also be an easy fix.
- I hope this helps, and I apologise for any trouble these bugs have caused you
:)--Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 07:37, 9 March 2007 (UTC)
In the public domain
Hi Michael,
Thanks very much for notifying me of the article in The Age, March 1st 2007. Indeed I was not aware of it at all (not living in Melbourne or making a habit of reading The Age).
I have however seen Nick Miller's byline before, I think he used to work at The West Australian (which I have, regrettably, read on some occasions). His miniature biography of me is quite interesting, though skewed by my relatively few Wikipedia edits - he could easily have found out as much or more about me through a Google search for my name.
So this "life in the public domain" is not something I am particularly troubled about I don't think, but it certainly is interesting to hear about where these things can crop up.
- DrewRobinson 02:38, 9 March 2007 (UTC)
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Richard Chase article
Hi-
Why did you revert my changes to article "Richard Chase"?
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- Sorry about that, my mistake. I saw the text 'necrophilic sex acts' and hit revert without thinking. --Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 01:18, 14 March 2007 (UTC)
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LAME!
Looks like your "MWT" software reverted the edits I made to the Tom Leykis entry, claiming it was 'vandalism' even though the revisions were fully commented. If you take a look at the edit history, you'll see that I actually cleaned up the page by combining similar sections and rewriting awkward prose. I object to your use of automated software to make such determinations, as I think it undoes legitimate contributions and undermines people's attempts to improve a page. I also object to Wikipedia allowing automated software to undo legitimate edits without human review. Your software must be pretty stupid and unreliable. It is definitely not an asset to the Wikipedia community, as it has a too-high margin of error.
- First up, MWT is not a bot, all edits are reviewed by a human before they are reverted. The person who reverted you in this case was not me, but another editor, which you have also notified it seems. Thirdly, I'd encourage you to assume good faith on the part of our anti-vandalism crew, we are only human, and will make mistakes. Cheers and have a good evening. (or morning, maybe even afternoon wherever you are in the world) --Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 11:42, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
ta-da
Checkuser clerk IRC?
I don't know if this is now invite exception works, but whenever I leave the checkuser clerk IRC channel, I can't get back in. Is there any way to fix this? Cheers! P.S. Good luck at your RFA! PTO 15:30, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
- I wont go into the details of it, but I have set an invite exception on your nickname 'PullToOpen' now. You should now be able to join/part as you please. To prevent impersonation (other users changing nicks to 'PullToOpen' to gain access) - It would be a good idea to apply for a cloak whenever you have time. --Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 21:50, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
- Ok, will do. Thank you. PTO 22:29, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
Protecting certain pages on wikipedia
Hello, my name is Ivan. And i was wondering is it allowed for me to put my biography or profile, my accomplishments and other facts on wikipedia
Bold textThis is all hypothetical
No personal or private information will be posted
And if it is possible to post such a page then is it possible to protect it so that no one but me can edit it.
Thank you —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 74.99.155.62 (talk) 17:51, 17 March 2007 (UTC).
- I don't think that Wikipedia is the place for this. First up, nobody on Wikipedia owns an article, so protecting it from editing by others simply wont happen. Second of all, Wikipedia discourages writing about yourself. Thirdly, there are a number of notability and article sourcing guidelines you might want to look at. I think what you're after is a free web host (list), where you can write about yourself, where there aren't notability guidelines, and where you are the only person who can edit the pages. I hope this answers your question. --Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 21:59, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
Barnstar
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| At last for all your hard work and your 5 portal edits. Enjoy! :) Crested Penguin 07:56, 19 March 2007 (UTC) |
- Thanks. I'm glad that my 5 edits to that namespace are valued by somebody . .
:)--Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 08:07, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
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double vote notice
Thanks for the heads up, I struck the second... - Denny 15:24, 22 March 2007 (UTC)
About your MWT
Can you add AIV reporting to your MWT? Or, could it use the SeaMonkey rendering engine? ffm ✎t 00:49, 23 March 2007 (UTC)
- I will add an AIV reporting function when I have some time. There are a whole bunch of reasons why changing the rendering engine isn't possible. If you take a look at [4][5], which applies to MWT also. (note that 'gecko' is the rendering engine used in Mozilla browsers) --Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 09:46, 23 March 2007 (UTC)
Let the congratulations begin!
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Congratulations on the recent passing of your RFA. It's good to see you finally got your hands on the shiny buttons, and I have no doubt you'll use them well. Just always be in #-clerks so I can !admin you all day :). Well done, — Deon555talkdesksign here! 15:17, 22 March 2007 (UTC) |
- That's cheating, mate.
:)--Michael Billington (talk) 00:27, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
You're a sysop!
Hey there. I'm pleased to let you know that, consensus being reached, you are now an administrator! You've volunteered to do housekeeping duties that normal users sadly cannot participate in. Sysops can't do a lot of stuff: They can't delete pages just like that (except patent nonsense like "aojt9085yu8;3ou"), and they can't protect pages in an edit war they are involved in. But they can delete random junk, ban anonymous vandals, delete pages listed on articles for deletion (provided there's a consensus) for more than one week, protect pages when asked to, and keep the few protected pages that exist on Wikipedia up to date.
Almost anything you can do can be undone, but please take a look at The Administrators' how-to guide and the Administrators' reading list before you get started (although you should have read that during your candidacy ;). Take a look before experimenting with your powers. Also, please add Administrators' noticeboard to your watchlist, as there are always discussions/requests for admins there. If you have any questions drop me a message at My talk page. Have fun! =Nichalp «Talk»=PS Please add you name to WP:LA!
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- Many, many congratulations. --Guinnog 12:27, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
Congratulations, Michael and welcome to the Aussie Cabal. Your membership package will be delivered to you shortly. Please read it and then destroy it immediately. ;D Sarah 13:06, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
- But.. they don't deliver mail on Sundays. And if you look at the clock, yes, it is Sunday already. Don't forget to turn back the clock in a few hours! Cheers --Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 13:09, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
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- No, no, not in the mail, we're much more mysterious than that! It will be delivered by shadowy men with no names and wearing dark suits and driving black cars! Ty for the daylight savings reminder. Cheers Michael and enjoy your adminship, Sarah 13:27, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
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Cabal instructions on how to open the package without detonating the trap will be delivered tomorrow by a shonky-looking guy in a black overcoatCongrats! Don't forget to add Category:Australian Wikipedia administrators! Daniel Bryant
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- (edit conflict) Oooh, I see. So that's what these weird people in the black Four Wheel Drive are here for.
:)--Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 13:33, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
- (edit conflict) Oooh, I see. So that's what these weird people in the black Four Wheel Drive are here for.
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Congrats!!! w00t! - Alison☺ 16:07, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
WAAAAAZAAAAP MOP MAN!
I hears you has mop. Well... now you're going to be my ETERNAL MOPPER! o_O Yes. But anyway, congratulations! --CableModem^_^ 12:33, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
- Btw, you bastard, you have more barnstars than me. Looks like I better get editing!--CableModem^_^ 12:34, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
- Congrats from Shasta, too, and have fun clickety-clicking with teh mop :] –mysid☎ 12:39, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
- Just felt like orange-barring you. I wonder how many times I have to do this till i get a "You is blocked, SUCKA!" notice. =D --CableModem^_^ 12:42, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
- Congrats from Shasta, too, and have fun clickety-clicking with teh mop :] –mysid☎ 12:39, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
Congrats
Did you notice the nice orange bar you had to click to get here? --May the Force be with you! Shreshth91 12:46, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
- Yes. :) --Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 12:48, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
RFA
Thanks for your support of my RFA, which ended successfully. Cheers SGGH 20:48, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
Are you tired of the orange bar yet? :)
congrats dude, now I have a lapdog admin :D. T. Kewl the First 01:23, 25 March 2007 (UTC)
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] 20:46, 25 March 2007 (UTC)
Edit counter
The edit counter is cool! Thanks! Cricketgirl 00:11, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
Congratulations!
Sorry I'm late, but I haven't been around much. I'm glad you finally did decide to become an admin; you'll do very well around here IMHO. · AO Talk 11:04, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
MWT
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| For MWT, it's really good! I found it only now, what a waste ;-). Happy editing, Snowolf (talk) CON COI - 20:59, 26 March 2007 (UTC) |
Congrats from an old friend
The D says: Speaking of Rfa The D says: Guess who got a mop this week The D says: this = last Ryan says: ? The D says: and not me :( The D says: Michael Billington :) Ryan says: :) Ryan says: Give him my congratulations, condolences, and strongest exhortation to give it up and take up www.knittingonline.com The D says: hahahaha :P The D says: I shall
