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Main Page talk page (refactoring)

Hi there. There were two separate deletions. I hope my refactoring here and here has made this clearer. Carcharoth (talk) 12:21, 4 February 2008 (UTC)

Ah, roger that, if you don't mind I'm gonna make them both level three headings, just so the whole thing archives at once. Cheers for the message :). ☯Ferdia O'Brien (T)/(C) 16:08, 4 February 2008 (UTC)

Hi

Do you have some sort of special control at Wikipedia, if not, as far as I am aware I am allowed to edit anything I want as long as it is not reckless editing. Surely people looking at the waterford talk page don't want to see advice that you gave to another user (it was good advice) and especially sarcastic comments such as the one made by jmccormac. It just so happens that I have a great interest in media and am a news "junkie". Donut216 (talk) 20:17, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

Hello, you can edit anything you like on the main space provided it does not violate any of our policy's or guidelines, but the talk pages are a record of conversations had by editors, and removing these conversations for any purpose other then archiving is completely unacceptable, particularly when comments by other editors are involved. Wikipedia policy also prohibits refactoring those posts, even your own. I acted well inside those policy's and I suggests you familiarise yourself with them if you intend to make edits of that nature. If you'd like me to point you in the right direction, feel free to ask.
By the way, thanks for spotting the typo above. ☯Ferdia O'Brien (T)/(C) 20:23, 7 February 2008 (UTC)
I should also mention, the bit about removing comments applies to your own talk page as well, because you seem unfamiliar with the policy I won't put it back, but the Level 1 Warning still stands. ☯Ferdia O'Brien (T)/(C) 20:28, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

What is a level 1 warning, surely only Wikipedia staff are in a position to issue warnings. Also put what back? the comment on my own talk page? Donut216 (talk) 20:42, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia staff don't issue warnings, the majority don't even edit it. Metawiki is the staffs playground. Warnings are issued by experienced editors when they see either a misguided edit, or an act of vandalism. There are several levels:
  • Level 1 (General Notes): Just friendly notes pointing people in the right direction.
  • Level 2 (Cautions): Similar to Level 1, accept that they are more firm, and point out to the editor that they are breaking the rules.
  • Level 3 (Warnings): These usually inform members that they are breaking rules only, and normally don't point to policy's, just to emphasise the warnings.
  • Level 4 (Final): These point out to the members, that if they repeat there actions one more time, they will be reported to the Admins and blocked for the appropriate amount of time.
  • Level 4m (Only): These are identical to Level 4, accept that they are the only warning the member will get.
There are a couple of variations, but they are for either things that are so severe that they may incur a block without repeating they violation, or things so insevere that they probably won't ever amount to anything, these are called "Single Issue Warnings" and "Single Issue Notices" respectively.
Yes, it is against policy to remove comments on your own page for any purpose other then archival, but you seem keen to learn the policy's and guidelines so I'm OK with it being taken off. ☯Ferdia O'Brien (T)/(C) 20:52, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for advice, but I am ever so slightly offended by your comment "I'm OK with it being taken off". You are an experienced editor but not a figure of authority, I myself don't mean to offend you in what I say, but I think that stating policy is enough, there is no need to give your own opinion on the matter.

I think we got off to a bad start but I am glad that you are still happy to offer your advice to me.

Also as a relatively new user, I have not been able to find the exact page that speaks of the warnings you explain above, could you please send me a link. Thanks very much for your help, Donut216 (talk) 21:09, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

The thing about that is, that warning or not, it was my comment, and as the writer of that comment I'm entitled to it not being deleted, you see? I wasn't stating my opinion about anything other then that fact. The policy about warnings: Wikipedia:Template_messages/User_talk_namespace, it explains the levels here although I think I prefer my wording :). I'm always around if you have questions Donut216. ☯Ferdia O'Brien (T)/(C) 21:19, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

Rob Schneider

"how did no one notice this?" Just wanted to say that they did (or I did at least), but with so many different vandals hitting the page at once it's easy for that to happen - i.e. I reverted one change, but that just uncovered more vandalism etc. So please don't imply that people didn't notice it - I'm sure more people than just me noticed it, but it was all moving pretty fast. Thanks for reverting it when you noticed, and hopefully the page protection will make it better for everyone involved (except the people vandalising! ;). Somno (talk) 02:23, 12 February 2008 (UTC)

I did see the double reverts happening which is why I stepped out and let someone else scan the article for problems, but you have to admit, there where several non-revert edits that allowed the "I Have A Big Cock" middle name to remain. But no harm no foul, the article is where it should be now :). ☯Ferdia O'Brien (T)/(C) 02:27, 12 February 2008 (UTC)
Biggest problem for me was that I kept getting "edit conflict" messages! They drive me crazy. :) Somno (talk) 04:03, 12 February 2008 (UTC)

Sign bot

transcluded Bloody Signbot [1]. Heh, ty pal. ☯Ferdia O'Brien (T)/(C) 19:31, 20 February 2008 (UTC)

You can opt out of signing- that's what I do. I haven't forgotten to sign in a long time (as far as I know...) but the bot caught me a couple of times doing things I didn't want to be signed (like moving other people's comments around). To stop them signing you, just add Category:Wikipedians who have opted out of automatic signing to your userpage. J Milburn (talk) 19:37, 20 February 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/shoeofdeath 2

Be sure to sign your post at Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/shoeofdeath 2 :)

Cheers, Kingturtle (talk) 01:26, 2 March 2008 (UTC)

 Done, cheers. ☯Ferdia O'Brien (T)/(C) 01:32, 2 March 2008 (UTC)


My RfA

File:David,larry.JPG My RFA
Thank you muchly for your support in my recent request for adminship, which was successfully closed on 76%, finishing at 73 supports, 23 opposes and 1 neutral. The supports were wonderful, and I will keep in mind the points made in the useful opposes and try to suppress the Larry David in me! Now I'm off to issue some cool down blocks, just to get my money's worth!

Kidding btw. All the best, Deacon of Pndapetzim (Talk) 11:36, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

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