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RFA offer

Yes please. I've been nominated for adminship before, but have been waiting for someone to ask again as I think I've improved my standards since then and removed my Wikipedia essays some of which were unhelpful.--h i s ^{s p a c e} _{r e s e a r c h} 22:36, 2 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Cool, thanks, I look forward to seeing how it goes.--h i s ^{s p a c e} _{r e s e a r c h} 22:42, 2 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks and Happy New Year

Firstly, let me wish you a very happy New Year and thank you for your help in the Milhist Tag & Assess 2007 drive.

Secondly, although the Tag & Assess 2007 drive is now officially closed, you are very welcome to continue tagging and assessing until 31 January 2008. Any articles you tag and assess during this time will be credited fully to your tagging tally for further award purposes.

Thirdly, if you can find the time, it would be great to have your feedback/comments and participation in the recently-set-up Tag & Assess workshop The idea is to see what lessons we can learn from the 2007 drive to make the 2008 one more efficient and enjoyable.

Thanks again for your help, --ROGER DAVIES ^talk 10:44, 3 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

The Military history WikiProject Newsletter : Issue XXII (December 2007)

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Issue XXII (December 2007)

Project news

The Intelligence task force has been created.
The contest department has completed its ninth month of competition. The top scorer this month is Blnguyen, with 22 points, followed by Dreamafter, with 8 points, and Redmarkviolinist, with 6 points. Blnguyen also remains the overall leader, with 162 points in total. All project members are encouraged to submit the articles they're working on as entries.
Help with converting deprecated infoboxes is needed; any assistance is welcome!
{{WPMILHIST}} now supports an explicit tag (class=DAB) for marking disambiguation pages.

Articles of note

New featured articles:

New A-Class articles:

Current proposals and discussions

A discussion about minimizing terminological ambiguity has begun.

Awards and honors

Blnguyen has been awarded the WikiChevrons with Oak Leaves in recognition of his efforts in improving the quality of articles related to Vietnamese military history, including the creation of numerous A-Class articles.
Woodym555 has been awarded the WikiChevrons with Oak Leaves in recognition of his outstanding work on topics related to the Victoria Cross, notably including the creation of featured articles, featured lists, and a featured topic.
For their outstanding efforts as part of Tag & Assess 2007, Bedford, TomStar81, and Parsival74 have been awarded the gold, silver, and bronze Wikis, respectively.

Tag & Assess 2007

Tag & Assess 2007 is now officially over, with slightly under 68,000 articles processed. The top twenty scores are as follows:

1. Bedford — 7,600

2. TomStar81 — 5,500

3. Parsival74 — 5,200

4. FayssalF — 3,500

5. Roger Davies — 3,000

6. Ouro — 2600

7. Kateshortforbob — 2250

8. Cromdog — 2,200

9. BrokenSphere — 2000

9. Jacksinterweb — 2,000

9. Maralia — 2,000

12. MBK004 — 1,340

13. JKBrooks85 — 1,250

14. Sniperz11 — 1100

15. Burzmali — 1000

15. Cplakidas — 1000

15. Gimme danger — 1000

15. Raoulduke471000

15. TicketMan — 1000

15. Welsh — 1000

15. Blnguyen — 1000

Although the drive is officially closed, existing participants can continue tagging until January 31 if they wish, with the extra tags counting towards their tally for barnstar purposes.

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Barnstar on my talk page?

Hey there.

I appreciate the gesture, but if your intent was to leave me a Barnstar, you've forgotten to mention a reason as a parameter to it and it's a little bit broken right now. :-) You can fix it a posteriori by editing the {{{1}}} bit that's leftover from the subst: if you want. — Coren ^(talk) 01:06, 4 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hello

		The Minor Barnstar
		Thank you for helping me out with removing some categories. Although they were minor edits, I highly appreciate that you helped out with them. It makes my work so much easier as well. Maxim_(talk) 14:21, 4 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Re: Thanks

You're very welcome! Thanks for the barnstar; I appreciate it. Nousernamesleft^{talk and matrix?} 17:26, 4 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

RFA thanks card

Hello, Phoenix-wiki, thank you for participating in my request for adminship, which closed successfully with 47 supports, 3 opposes, and 0 neutrals. I am glad that the community thinks it can trust me with these tools; I will try and use my new mop and bucket (or vacuum cleaner!) carefully.

I would like to personally thank you for your helpful questions and comments. Camaron1 | Chris (talk) 18:05, 4 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hi

See your coaching page.

The Transhumanist 22:04, 4 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

ops

Hi Phoenix-Wiki. Thank you for taking an interest in this issue of operational categories. Have you looked at the Military operations article I am rebuilding? Its a problem that has been a source of trouble for professional military theorists in English, and I have made several suggestions, but due to the way Wiki works some can not be implemented because they sound same. -- mrg3105 mrg3105 23:15, 5 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Elonka 3

Thank you for your support in my RfA. It was definitely a dramatic debate, that landed on WP:100! I paid close attention to everything that was said, and, where possible, I will try to incorporate the (constructive) criticism towards being a better administrator. I'm taking things slowly for now, partially because of the holidays and all the off-wiki distractions. :) I'm also working my way through the Wikipedia:New admin school and double-checking the relevant policies, and will gradually phase into the use of the new tools. My main goals are to help out with various backlogs, but I also fully intend to keep on writing articles, as there are several more that I definitely want to get to WP:FA status! Thanks again, and have a great new year, --El on ka 18:17, 6 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My userpage offensive??

I thought I could do whatever I wanted on MY OWN USER-PAGE.. but since this is evidently not so, I have changed my site to not offend anyone. And now your name is on the list too. These are all editors who look at EVERYTHING, and always has a comment or two, but hardly ever add any new information themselves. Just delete and complain. P.S: Why did you go to see my user-page, is this something you frequently do, look at user-pages that might be offensive, or was it just a coincidence? Kind Regards, KnatLouie (talk) 19:37, 6 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Admin (or Better Wikipedian Coaching) Offer

Accept. Also, please see this RFA I filed before I went on vacation. Thanks! -- Whiteandnerdy111 (talk) 19:55, 6 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thats a good idea (to create that page at /Coaching). -- Whiteandnerdy111 (talk) 20:14, 6 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Coaching assignment

There's someone waiting for a response at the request coaching section on the VC page. See my comments on your coaching page. The Transhumanist 19:58, 6 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Africa Template

Believe me, I can understand why it took a while, but it looks great!! I figure I'm going to freak out Betacommandbot asking him to do something with it as soon as I can finish the Melanesia request for him. John Carter (talk) 21:10, 6 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Coaching

Updated Jan 8 - 6:30am -- Whiteandnerdy111 (talk) 19:36, 7 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Updated (and DYK needs updating ;D) -- Whiteandnerdy111 (talk) 21:02, 7 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Except its in the holding pen. -- Whiteandnerdy111 (talk) 21:09, 7 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Next update ("...and the dyk part would be at least a couple inches below the end of the news. Don't worry, though, as it will be on in the update after this one" - Maxim) -- Whiteandnerdy111 (talk) 21:12, 7 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

The DYK has been nom'd. If I can have another task for the meantime, that will be nice. -- Whiteandnerdy111 (talk) 08:19, 8 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Alex Roggio

I accept. :D Lex ^T/_C Guest Book 19:58, 7 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Uncomfortable

In response to your comments on AN, I find it curious how you know what does and does not make me uncomfortable. It's a little disturbing that you believe you have such manner of insight. Can to explain? Bstone (talk) 06:38, 11 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for the response. I appreciate it. Bstone (talk) 20:39, 11 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Rudget!

Dear Phoenix-wiki, my sincere thanks for your support and confidence expression in me and my second request for adminship, which ended with 113 supports, 11 opposes, and 4 neutral. I would especially like to thank my admin coach and nominator, Rlevse and Ryan Postlethwaite who in addition to Ioeth all inspired me to run for a second candidacy. I would also like to make a special mention to you, Dihyrdogen Monoxide and OhanaUnited who all offered to do co-nominations, but I unfortunately had to decline. I had all these funny ideas that it would fail again, and I was prepared for the worst, but at least it showed that the community really does have something other places don't. Who would have though Gmail would have been so effective? 32 emails in one week! (Even if it does classify some as junk :P) I'm glad that I've been appointed after a nail biting and some might call, decision changing RFA, but if you ever need anything, just get in touch. The very best of luck for 2008 and beyond, Rudget . 15:10, 12 January 2008 (UTC) [reply]

question

hi. Was this oversight done? 62.78.158.150 (talk) 15:59, 13 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Apparently an email was sent to the oversight mailing list, meaning that it was done (They almost always are).---Phoenix -wiki 16:08, 13 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Your rollback categoryyyy is very WP:Notable

Does it drink a lot of milk..:) Igor Berger (talk) 03:11, 15 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Userpage

Holy shit dude, you got a niceeeeeee userpage. I want to steal it. BonesBrigade 03:59, 15 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

can you help me with Andy Beard

It is marked AfD and I have about 4 days to get Andy Beard notable. If you can help me out would be greatly appreicated. Thank you, Igor Berger (talk) 11:24, 15 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry, but I've never heard of Andy Beard so there's not much I can add to the article.-Phoenix -wiki 20:13, 16 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Wanted to alert you about Phoenix-bot...

If you look at the talk page for the bot it seems to be adding a ton of "bad" articles that have to be deleted, just wanted to give you an FYI. Robot gone amok! :) -- Atama ^chat 18:01, 16 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I ran it to create a load of Russian Geo stubs over 1 ½ months ago. I acknowledge it was bit of a bad move, as a lot of them aren't that notable and the articles aren't great.--Phoenix -wiki 20:04, 16 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you

Thank you...

...for your support in my recently closed Request for Adminship. I am more than a bit stunned by the outcome, which appears to have finished at 146 supports, no opposes, and one abstention. I am particularly grateful to Keilana and Kingboyk for their recent encouragement, and most specifically to Pastordavid, for having seen fit to nominate me. I also want to make it very clear to everyone that I have no intentions of changing my name again, so the servers should be safe for a while.

In the event you ever believe that I would ever able to assist in the future, I would be honored if you were to contact me regarding the matter. I can't guarantee results, unfortunately, but I will do what I can. Thank you again.

By the way, I know the image isn't necessarily appropriate, but I am rather fond of it, and it at least reflects the degree of honor I feel at the result. And it's hard to go wrong with a Picture of the Year candidate.

Now, off to a few last tasks before starting work in earnest on the various templates I promised I'd work on.

This RfA thanks inspired by Kathryn McDinaha's, in turn inspired by several others after Phaedriels' original. Hoping we can all keep such inspiration of newcomers ongoing, I am, sincerely, John Carter (talk).

Someone implied that this was a bad idea when I first starting sending them and implied that I should do what I said I would do, so I did stop sending them. That's why I didn't send it earlier. John Carter (talk) 20:22, 16 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

RfA?

Would you like a nomination for adminship? I would be happy to nom. - Revolving Bugbear 21:04, 16 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Seconded. John Carter (talk) 21:42, 16 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hey, thanks for the offer, but I'm afraid I'll have to decline for now. I'm planning to go sometime in April when I'll have a better chance of passing. You can co-nominate then if you like. :)--Phoenix -wiki 22:11, 16 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

[1] Rudget . 19:35, 17 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

We could set a record for the most ever co-noms in an RfA. Don't you feel loved, Phoenix? - Revolving Bugbear 19:52, 17 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Actually, I think that grace should go to the forever remembered one. Although Daniel comes a close second with 8. :) Rudget . 19:58, 17 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

We have three months to find six more people who want to nom Phoenix ;) - Revolving Bugbear 19:59, 17 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

We could always get Wizardman...... :) Rudget . 20:01, 17 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Wow, well that's 5 offers including Maxim offering on IRC. Thanks a lot guys, but I still think I should hold off for a month or two more though.--Phoenix -wiki 20:09, 17 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Tutorial on templates

Hello there. The Placebo Effect told me you were preparing the Signpost's tutorial on templates. I just wanted to let you know that I recently wrote up a tutorial on the subject; you're welcome to quote from, reprint (all or part), or link to this if you like.

Cheers. – Scartol • Tok 20:31, 17 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, I was planning on linking to it anyway, so thanks :-)--Phoenix -wiki 20:32, 17 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks

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

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My RfA

In light of the opposes to my RfA, I have reconsidered my recall requirements. As you have opposed for this reason, I felt the need to inform you directly. -MBK₀₀₄ 01:47, 19 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hi...

That editor is a likely SPA. I think that user is actually saying that when someone reverts work as shown here, they are reverting well referenced material...but I am not alone in the reverts of his well referenced info [2], [3]. The same arguments have been coming up for along time by multiple new accounts that appear and then disappear one after another. It's rather complex unless you are dealing with the 9/11 related articles and can see it happening all the time.--MONGO 14:51, 19 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

IRC

FYI Addhoc and I seem to be the only ones in and active at the moment. - Revolving Bugbear 17:14, 19 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Don't worry.

Don't worry about Rudget -- apparently it was just his cousin playing a joke with his account when he left his computer on. See AN and his talk page. --Coppertwig (talk) 17:35, 19 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I'm speaking to him on IRC right now ;-)--Phoenix -wiki 17:49, 19 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Banner proposal

I've made a proposal regarding project banners at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject reform#Single Banner?. Some of it relates to technical matters I don unnerstand. Any input you might have, particularly regarding those matters, would be greatly appreciated. John Carter (talk) 18:15, 19 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I've replied there.--Phoenix -wiki 18:35, 19 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My RfA

Hey there, I'm writing to inform you that I have withdrawn my request for adminship, which was currently standing at 11 supports, 22 opposes and 6 neutrals. This count could have been so much better if I had understood policy, although I believe that 17 questions is a lot to ask of a user's first RfA. I will take on all comments given at the RfA and will endeavour to meet the high expectations of the RfA voters. _{WEBURIEDOURSECRETSINTHEGARDEN}^{play it cool.} 20:57, 20 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Lost Souls

<sarcasm>Joy</sarcasm>. Thanks for letting me know buddy. What a shame. Particularly Rudget - seems very unfortunate and, to be honest, pointless. Pedro : Chat 22:25, 21 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Heh

Thanks for my Barnstar.. I try to help out where I can <:o) Thunderhippo (talk) 03:56, 22 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

thx

<font=3> Thanks for your support, my request for adminship passed 60/0/0 yesterday!

I want to thank Mrs.EasterBunny and Royalbroil for nominating me, those who updated the RfA tally, and everyone for their support and many kind words. To paraphrase a president ... I wish my mum and dad could see the comments made. My dad would be so proud to see the comments ... and my mum would have believed them". I will do my best to use the new tools carefully and responsibly (and you may be surprised to find that I have not deleted all of the pages by accident..... yet).

Thanks again, Victuallers (talk) 20:51, 22 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

An early RFA meeting to decide if Victuallers can be included as a sysop - use cursor to identify.

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RfA thank-spam

Phoenix-wiki/Archive for January 08, I wish to tender my thanks for your participation in my successful request for adminship, which ended with 37 supports, 2 opposes, and 2 neutral. The results of the RfA are extremely bittersweet because of the recent departure of my nominator, Rudget. Even though you did not support me, if you ever need anything, just get in touch. -MBK₀₀₄ 21:27, 24 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My RFA

		Thanks!
		Phoenix-wiki/Archive for January 08, thank you for showing your support in my RFA which passed with 38 support, 0 oppose, and 0 neutral! I also want to give special thanks to my Admin Coach and nominator, Useight for all of his help and support. I promise that I'll give my best effort as an admin, and I hope that your confidence in me proves to be justified. If I can ever be of any help, please let me know. In the mean time, I have some cleaning to do. Have a great day! Jauerback^dude?/_dude. 20:12, 26 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

userbox

You might to update that editcount userbox, seeing as you now have 4.5K+ according to Wannabe Kate's. (though I guess technically 4500 > 4100 ;) ) Nousernamesleft^{copper, not wood} 21:06, 26 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My Rfa

My effort to regain adminship was unsuccessful, and I'll do what I can to ensure your opinion of my suitability for adminship improves. Thank you for taking some time out of your day to voice your opinion.--MONGO 07:59, 27 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Request

Hello!

I have seen that you made a request on meta wiki for illustrations of ancient siege weapons; and I decided to give it a try-some of them at least, am a bit new to graphics here on WP- and I was kindda wondering what did you have in mind? Because I did this image

and am not sure if this is what you meant, but I went ahead and used in the corresponding article, it is an illustration after all, and the article was void of images and this illustration will help the reader "see" what the article is about, or at least imagine the weapon. Your feed back on this matter is appreciated.

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