User talk:DakotaKahn/Archive14

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Contents 1 Andrew K? 2 Double block 3 Did you know? {{prod}} takes a parameter. 4 Just a thank you 5 New concern 6 Admin coaching 7 well hello 8 A new concern 9 Bonaparte 10 Re: deadman 11 User:203.32.119.33 12 History merges 13 Let 3 14 Thanks 15 Re: e-mail 16 Talk page reversion 17 What do you mean removing information? 18 Re: Welcomes 19 Re: Image:Richard ush.jpg 20 Leon Warnerke 21 Thanks for "birthday" wishes 22 Rosalind Franklin 23 If I can trouble you for a little feedback 24 Flatfoot 56 25 CUAUT 26 Barnstar awarded 27 An administrative request... 28 A tiny request. 29 Thank you, Dakota! 30 Admin coaching 31 RE:Account 32 Your user page photo. 33 RE:Deletion of one of my articles 34 Thanks Dakota! 35 Old Skool Esperanzial note 36 starseed 37 redirects 38 Moshe Teitelbaum 39 John Not Reid 40 Just another RFA thank you note 41 Wikiaddiction 42 Question about deleting things

[edit] Andrew K?

Have you read Talk:Andrew K (blogger)? I do not believe Andrew K (blogger) qualifies as an attack page.

At the least, it is a worthwhile article, though perhaps not as/is.

--AlanH 02:54, 2 April 2006 (UTC)

Hi DakotaKahn. If i may intrude, it was i who first tagged that article as an attack page. AlanH is now asserting notability for the blogger and, i believe, willing to edit down the uncivil language to an article stating the facts. I personally don't believe the blogger is notable enough for inclusion, but my understanding is that a non-attack bio with claims for notability should at least be given the opportunity to have its day in court. My apologies for drawing you into this with by tagging it in the first instance, but i just thought i would offer my tuppence worth now notability has been claimed. Rockpocket 03:08, 2 April 2006 (UTC)

Hi. Thanks for your message. I just want to clarify that i didn't mean to suggest you shouldn't have deleted it (as it stood, it most certainly deserved to be deleted speedily). I just wanted to add my support to allowing him to create a new, non-attack version. Thanks - and keep up the good work! Rockpocket 03:31, 2 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Double block

I'm not sure how double blocks work. It's happened to me before, and I've always imagined that the longer one takes precedence, but I don't know. I'd say just leave it; it probably doesn't matter. Also, quick question for you; do you know why that "31 hour" option is listed? Seems really random to me, and I've never understood why we have 24, 31, and 48 as options. —Spangineer^[es] (háblame) 04:44, 3 April 2006 (UTC)

Ah ha, I was wrong; it's actually the shorter one. Still, it's up to you; I don't mind it staying at 31 hours. —Spangineer^[es] (háblame) 04:46, 3 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Did you know? {{prod}} takes a parameter.

Hello there. You have proposed the article The Dugites for deletion without providing a reason why in the {{prod}} template. You may be interested to know that you can add your reasoning like that: {{prod|Add reason for deletion here}}. This will make your reasoning show up in the article's deletion notice. It will also aid other users in considering your suggestion on the Proposed Deletions log. See also: How to propose deletion of an article. Sandstein 17:53, 3 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Just a thank you

Thanks for protecting my user talk page. Kukini 14:58, 4 April 2006 (UTC)

You might also want to check this out...User:Upset Parent. Kukini 17:02, 4 April 2006 (UTC)

Just trying to help. Kukini 17:08, 4 April 2006 (UTC)

Then let me direct you to another possible list of problematic editors: [[1]] Kukini 17:18, 4 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] New concern

You might want to take a look at the deletions, contributions, and creations of this user [2]. I was particularly concerned with what he/she has done with [3]. There are several items that he/she seems to have been actively vandalizing. Kukini 00:45, 5 April 2006 (UTC)

I appreciate the warmth with which you do your admin work. I contacted both you and Zoe as I was concerned about the effect that the above vandal seemed to be having. I know we all have actual real lifes outside wikipedia (although sometimes I wonder about a few of us), thus your comments about real life things you have to get done increase the esperanza among us. Best, Kukini 13:25, 5 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Admin coaching

Hi! While User:Titoxd is on a Wikibreak, he gave me permission to do some leg-work concerning Esperanza admin coaching. I was curious how your coaching with User:Fetofs is going. If it is finished (or even if it isn't), would you be able to take on another coachee? Don't feel guilty if you don't have the time- I perfectly understand, and wouldn't want anyone feel overworked. Thanks for all your time! EWS23 | (Leave me a message!) 04:45, 5 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] well hello

Yeah, how's it going. Nothing's changed in real-life, but I haven't given up yet. If you get bored you can check your activity level for last month here. Just some data I collected, which I'm sure could be used for either good or evil. I'm going to be cutting back on my activity to the extent that will power allows (which may or may not result in a noticeable change. — Apr. 5, '06 [09:26] <freakofnur_xture|talk>

I've never used gmail, but it's my understanding that such information is not provided if the sender is a gmail address. Forward it to me and I'll take a look at it. — Apr. 5, '06 [09:42] <freakofnur_xture|talk>

Ok. When you said "whacked" I thought you mean "disturbing" or "threatening" or somesuch, hence my concern. Just an autoblock case it seems. I tried specifically unblocking the IP (even though no block had been placed directly on it. I'm not sure if that actually works. — Apr. 5, '06 [10:07] <freakofnur_xture|talk>

[edit] A new concern

Please take a look at the combination of multiple AfD additions on sexually-oriented articles as well as the blanking of content by the following [4]. I have also pointed this out to Zoe. Thanks much, as always, Kukini 15:57, 5 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Bonaparte

Yes, I would say it's too close. SlimVirgin ^(talk) 21:54, 5 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Re: deadman

Maybe it is, maybe it isn't, but no bona fide new user posts something like that as his first edit. Blocked. — Apr. 6, '06 [06:21] <freakofnur_xture|talk>

Dakota, it's User:Blu Aardvark, a banned user. SlimVirgin ^(talk) 08:41, 6 April 2006 (UTC)

For the IP address, we can't block indefinitely, especially as I believe in his case that it's dynamic, so he'll only have it for a short time. However, the user himself is blocked indefinitely, so his edits should be reverted on sight. SlimVirgin ^(talk) 08:57, 6 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] User:203.32.119.33

Thanks for blocking 203.32.119.33, he was pretty hard to keep up with. Just out of random curiosity, where did you get a 31 hour block from? I dont think ive ever seen that interval before, i didnt even know it existed. Any reason or just for originality? =) -Lanoitarus _^(talk) .:. 04:04, 7 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] History merges

Hi. You deleted Ciaphas Cain and Gideon Ravenor after I tagged them with {{db-histmerge}}, but you don't seem to actually have performed the history merge and recreated the pages, which are actions which still requires admin intervention. I understand that you may not have time to do this now, but if you could undelete the pages so another admin could do this, that would be much appreciated. (For what it's worth, you are the second admin to have done this, so if you could leave a note stating that further admin action is required after the deletion, that would be great!). Cheers --Pak21 09:24, 8 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Let 3

Let 3 is maybe most popular rock band in Croatia. It is difficult to find them on google because of their short name but I assure you they are very very popular in all ex-Yougoslavian republics. About Wikipedia:Notability (music), they satisfy standard in at least 5 points. I will remove delete proposal. On bottom of article, there are links to web-sites that prove my claims. If you want, we can talk about it on my talk page. Jakiša Tomić 09:32, 8 April 2006 (UTC)

One of most popular rock bands ex-Yugoslavia. They relaesed their new album not long ago Luka Jačov 12:00, 8 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks

Thanks for reverting the vandalism on my page. --Nlu (talk) 19:33, 8 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Re: e-mail

That issue seems to have been dealt with 50 minutes ago by somebody else. — Apr. 8, '06 [22:26] <freakofnur_xture|talk>

Found another, maybe? Check the e-mail. 814 edits, so it's an elaborate effort if true. — Apr. 8, '06 [22:59] <freakofnur_xture|talk>

So do you think it is, or isn't? — Apr. 8, '06 [23:20] <freakofnur_xture|talk>

[edit] Talk page reversion

No problem. However, I think that his IP address was used before him to vandalise, and that it isn't his wrongdoing; I posted this on his talk page to make sure. _-M ^o P-_ 05:58, 9 April 2006 (UTC)

Don't worry about the IPs edits to my talk page; I want to see if I can have a civil discussion with the user. He hasn't been too offencive, and I can understand where he is coming from. If it gets too heavy, then, sure, block him, but I believe that maybe he'll calm down. Thanks! _-M ^o P-_ 06:10, 9 April 2006 (UTC)

He has calmed down a bit; he was just a bit annoyed at the vandalism messages left on his page, because he thought he was being attacked for nothing. Thats all corrected now, I hope. _-M ^o P-_ 06:22, 9 April 2006 (UTC)

He got an account to avoid future identity issues; all is well now. Thanks for mediating! _-M ^o P-_ 06:29, 9 April 2006 (UTC)

*blush* Thanks, that means lots coming from a person of such reputation as yourself. But sure, if you ever need help with a stubborn user, I'd be happy to come! ^_^ Take care, _-M ^o P-_ 06:44, 9 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] What do you mean removing information?

I'm not sure what you are talking about since I did not remove anything but adding a link to the abortion article.--Ryz05 02:42, 10 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Re: Welcomes

OK, I will ckeck user names from now on. --Joe^Talk!_Esp^Work 21:57, 10 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Re: Image:Richard ush.jpg

I uploaded that image by mistake and didn't know how to delete it. It seems it has already been deleted. I meant to upload Richard_Gush.jpg.

Speaking of deletions, I think this one should be discussed for deletion for the reasons I give on the discussion page: 2004-tsunami.jpg. But again, I don't know how to do thatPaulgush 23:45, 10 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Leon Warnerke

Hi. Just wanted to let you know that I was monitoring new pages and started editing the referenced article (a sub-stub), basically writing the article. When I attempted to post, I found that you had (rightly) speedied it. I recreated it in light of my rewrite.--Fuhghettaboutit 04:14, 11 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks for "birthday" wishes

Thanks, Dakota, for the wiki-birthday wishes. At first I thought nobody had noticed, but in the morning, my talk page was flooded with messages! Hope all is well with you. Will e-mail again soon. AnnH ♫ 01:05, 12 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Rosalind Franklin

You have contributed to the Rosalind Franklin article. It has recently had a rewrite and been had a request for peer review. Your comments would be appreciated. Alun 14:12, 15 April 2006 (UTC)

I was wondering, could I create a template for your talk page? It would just go into a subpage of yours, as images and certain things can disrupt your current system. You don't have to, but I was wondering if I could do it for you (free of charge, of course). _-M ^o P-_ 05:45, 16 April 2006 (UTC)

Thank you very much for holiday greeting. Happy Easter to you too. - Darwinek 09:36, 16 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] If I can trouble you for a little feedback

I got sidetracked into this 'gem' (Ahem) and we haven't touched base for a while. It's not quite a party, but... You are cordially invited to pick on Frank:
(Beats handling problems!<G>)
re: Request some 'peer review' (Talkpage sections detailing concerns)] on new article: Arsenal of Democracy This post is being made Friday 14 April 2006 to a double handful (spam?) of admins & editors for some reactions, and advice (Peer Review) on this article, and it's remaining development, as I'd like to put it to bed ASAP. (Drop in's welcome too!) Your advice would be valuable and appreciated. Replies on talk link (above) indicated. Thanks! FrankB 20:30, 14 April 2006 (UTC)

• I just ripped this off my talk cleaning up for a WikiDayOff tomarrow, and realized you weren't an invitee on the above. Apologies. I've gotten some good input, but can use more. Bear in mind to go to the talk section link first for the brief, then the article. The issue is really how to design an article covering the topic. This 'draft' just sort of 'happened', as is explained. (btw- if you don't like history, don't bother! <G>)

Best regards! FrankB 06:35, 16 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Flatfoot 56

I reverted your revert on Flatfoot 56 as it was acually repeated content that the anon removed, didn't vandalise or anything. I hope you don't mind. Thanks --Jaranda ^{wat's sup} 23:29, 16 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] CUAUT

In case you don't know. I am a member of CUAUT. The CUAUT entry was created by yours truly, and most of the currently existing contents on CUAUT were done by myself. If you would please kindly point out what "nonsense" I did to this article I would greatly be appreciated. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Zergling 03:06 18 April 2006 (talk • contribs) .

[edit] Barnstar awarded

Quite simply put...you do a TON of great work to keep wikipedia feeling and looking like an encyclopedia. I am honored to be working along side folk like you. Warmly, Kukini 04:40, 18 April 2006 (UTC)

• Hey, Dakota, do you know of any functioning edit counters? I cannot seem to figure out this one [5] and the one I have long had on my user page is now defunct. Kukini 04:58, 18 April 2006 (UTC)

That one has stopped working ... over a week ago...it does not update...let me show you the conversation on this.... [6]. They direct us to this other stuff, but I cannot figure it out. The one you sent me to is the same one I have linked on my userpage...and it has been down...or the "toolserver currently no longer receives replication updates from enwiki." Any idea what that is all about? Kukini 05:12, 18 April 2006 (UTC)

I hope you choose to put the above barnstar on your user page. Oh...by the way, I love the Southwestern look of it. Kukini 23:02, 18 April 2006 (UTC)

Tucson!!!Kukini 04:01, 19 April 2006 (UTC) It is generally 5-10 degrees cooler than Phoenix in Tucson and there are far more trees and mountains everywhere. Don't take my wrong Phoenix is nice, but I am a bit biased to the size of the old town. Wondering why you move around so much.Kukini 04:10, 19 April 2006 (UTC) I have a bit of that in me too, but I am really happy to be landing where I am now. I will wander from there as a home base. Anyways, thanks for the chat. It has been a pleasure. Oh...do you know if anyone is working on fixing that counter issue? Kukini 04:26, 19 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] An administrative request...

Could you go here [7] and close that AfD. I withdrew based on great changes from the original. Kukini 04:15, 19 April 2006 (UTC)

So here's the funny thing. I have completed a PILE of schooling in my life, yet when I look at pages like that, I feel just plain stupid. It is like I am trying to read Cantonese or something. My hat is off to you, Ms. Muscian. Out of further curiousity, are you considered "noteworthy" as an artist according to this site? Kukini 04:33, 19 April 2006 (UTC)

Nice job! I think I will just be an editor for a few years before I begin to think about learning how to do all that. Kukini 04:56, 19 April 2006 (UTC)

Jennifer Turner is a guitarist, and quite notable in my book. (She played for Natalie Merchant on her solo debut. Ani DiFranco is a guitarist (ok she sings too) and quite notable. Don't diss yourself for being a guitarist. Nite, Kukini 05:01, 19 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] A tiny request.

Hi there DakotaK, I hope I'm not bothering you too much; I was just wondering, if you have any spare time in your busy schedule, could you look at the Editor review page and try to maybe review me? I'm trying to find out how I can improve and how I'm viewed on Wikipedia. Much thanks! _-M ^o P-_ 04:30, 19 April 2006 (UTC)

Thanks so much for the advice! It means a huge amount to me coming from such a distinguished user as yourself. Thanks again! _-M ^o P-_ 20:56, 19 April 2006 (UTC)

Aww, thanks! And don't worry about the bunnies; they have nothing to fear unless they are chocolate. _-M ^o P-_ 21:03, 19 April 2006 (UTC)

I've updated MoP's editor review with his current edit count. — nathanrdotcom ^{(T • C • W)} 20:02, 20 April 2006 (UTC)

Don't know if you're used to having people comment to you on your talk, but I commented to you on my talk. :P — nathanrdotcom ^{(T • C • W)} 03:58, 21 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Thank you, Dakota!

You are far too kind. Best, Kukini 06:24, 20 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Admin coaching

Dakota, can you look at User:Fetofs/coaching and tell me what do you think? Something I haven't added is that I managed to get my edit summary percentage to almost 100% with the script (which is now turned off), annd that I've voted on a few RfA's. Fetofs ^Hello! 23:56, 20 April 2006 (UTC)

Where exactly on IRC? Friday suggested WP:ER... Oh, and I already have the script, that's from where I got the count figures. Fetofs ^Hello! 13:38, 21 April 2006 (UTC)

Dakota, I understand your concerns on talk page edits, but I'm afraid it's too much editcountitis. Edits like "stub added" won't make much practical difference. Fetofs ^Hello! 00:23, 27 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] RE:Account

Haha, don't worry about it, I knew it would happen... I was just being stupid and trying to figure out something about VandalProof without reading the instructions... Keep it up though! (I promise I won't create any more accounts like that) What you're doing is actually good. Cheers and have fun! Sasquatch t|c 06:00, 21 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Your user page photo.

How very awesome! I wish I could make such great captures! IP Address 06:53, 22 April 2006 (UTC)

I didn't know that the quality of the picture would stay intact after enlarging it. Do you yourself know how to do that? IP Address 07:27, 22 April 2006 (UTC)

Actually, I was referring to enlarging small pictures in general. I have pics with small lettering, but am afraid of stretching for fear of losing the detail in a smudgey blur. IP Address 07:49, 22 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] RE:Deletion of one of my articles

Just want to start out this is NOT a personal attack, so I do not expect this post to be deleted.

You deleted a page I recently created. However, I do not see on what reasonable grounds you have done this. This article was about a real person with real achievements. Surely the point of Wikipedia as an encyclopedia is to be an expansive database of knowledge, and that the very beauty of the Wikipedian philosophy is that anyone can add knowledge so that it might be learned by others. Admittedly, my article was not of the highest standards, but it still constituted a piece of factual knowledge (as does every article in Wikipedia). In deleting it you have just opened yourself up to a viable criticism of being a censor. We all know what censorship is for, to limit the freedom of free speech. Yet, in this case it is, in my academic judgement, even worse due to the perception that this encyclopedia is free of censorship. Just because you did not see the page that I created as a relevant form of knowledge, it does not make it any less valid. By limiting this wonderful free resource to your consideration of reality, you have thereby limited other's chance for learning. Therefore, I must say that you should look at yourself and ask whether you should be carrying out such actions.

I anticipate that your argument in reply to this will be along the lines of: the continual editing of articles will increase the validity therein, and therefore make Wikipedia a more reliable resource. However, this is not a valid argument. This is because what you have done is outright deletion of a factual article. If you knew of facts to be incorrect then it would be entirely reasonable to edit the article. However, you did not consider this and opted for deleting it. You clearly have not thought this through enough and carry out these actions without regard for this essentially important matter.

Thank you for your time. Please post a reply here and I will come and look at it shortly.

Awgmatthews 18:00, 22 April 2006 (UTC)

Hello. What is the name of the article to which you refer?--Dakota ~ 19:22, 22 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks Dakota!

User:Destructor2006 has been attacking numerous pages tonight. Currently attacking per my work history. Kukini 06:13, 23 April 2006 (UTC)

You continue to impress me, Dakota. Your friend, Kukini 06:16, 23 April 2006 (UTC)

You might want to go here [[8]], as I put in a notice on him/her. Kukini 06:18, 23 April 2006 (UTC)

Always a pleasure. I thought that page had several problems. Hope your are doing well. Off to bed for me. Kukini 06:35, 24 April 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for the cleanup, Dakota. Funny how people get when they get a simple welcome message. I guess many want to hide and mess with others' pages. Kukini 16:29, 25 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Old Skool Esperanzial note

Since this isn't the result of an AC meeting, I have decided to go Old Skool. This note is to remind you that the elections are taking place now and will end at 23:50 UTC on 2006-04-29. Please vote here. Thanks. --Celestianpower ^háblame 20:42, 23 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] starseed

please dont revert it to a simple redirct. there is a subject in spirutalism of some sort, and new ageyness called starseed, i was trying to start an article to discuss that.Karaveks voice 13:24, 24 April 2006 (UTC)

Please do not revert redirects. Thanks.--Dakota ~ 13:31, 24 April 2006 (UTC)

its not a reversion. this starsed that redirects to is a fiction. the article i began is not. ( more a new age philosophy or pssibly real, depending on who you ask)Karaveks voice 13:32, 24 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] redirects

im sorry, but i made the page in a way that you could still get to the fiction, but i needed the name for the new article....Karaveks voice 13:28, 24 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Moshe Teitelbaum

Thanks for the offer Ms. Kahn. Current event has taken place - the Rebbe has died - and I think a flurry of assholes will be teleporting here shortly. Cue the NYTimes front page tomorrow, and worldwide anti-semite attention. It would be awesome if you placed it on your watchlist for a day or two. - CrazyRussian talk/contribs/email 02:44, 25 April 2006 (UTC)

• E.g. [9]; [10]; [11] = 3 sterling examples. - CrazyRussian talk/contribs/email 02:48, 25 April 2006 (UTC)

DK, Thanks for being vigilant! - CrazyRussian talk/contribs/email 15:16, 25 April 2006 (UTC)

LOL, That was one too many. You should take that one back, I think! - CrazyRussian talk/contribs/email 15:57, 25 April 2006 (UTC)

[12] - CrazyRussian talk/contribs/email 16:01, 25 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] John Not Reid

That's twice you've mopped up pee on my pages. While I appreciate your interest, I'm ashamed to see you divert your efforts into this inconsequential area. Thank you, though. John Reid 22:13, 25 April 2006 (UTC)

Well, somebody's been busy. I wonder who I've offended and why. BTW, I reverted a test made by a new doppelganger, User:Jean Rouge. I'd like to add this to Category:Imposters of John Reid but I don't see how I can do so in process. John Reid 15:59, 26 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Just another RFA thank you note

Dear DakotaKahn, I appreciate your vote and your kind words in my RFA. It has passed with an unexpected 114/2/2 and I feel honored by this show of confidence in me. Cheers! ←Humus sapiens ну? 02:19, 26 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Wikiaddiction

OK, so here is the question. How do I get over it? I seem to have moved into a mode of thinking about doing things in here too much and too often. Is there a 12 step program for dufuses like me? Kukini 05:22, 26 April 2006 (UTC)

I am not so sure that I like this auto-centering style of the talk page. Oh...have you seen my new welcome template? I like it, but think I might change the colors eventually. I like the way it includes so much information for the newcomers. Kukini 05:52, 26 April 2006 (UTC)

It's no thang...I just am in a feedback-giving space. I archive mine around every 60th entry with a header. Now 3 archives. Kukini 06:07, 26 April 2006 (UTC) Heh...I saw that. Not a bunny-type-gal? Kukini 06:10, 26 April 2006 (UTC) I hear ya. I like cats, but honestly cannot stand the cutsey pics that people tend to post with em. I don't see cats in that cutesy way. I see them as regal and cool. Kukini

[edit] Question about deleting things

I was wondering what the appropriate thing to do is regarding pages like this: Indigo_adults. I don't think it should stand as it is, but I'm fairly new to Wikipedia and am not sure what I should do. Thank you! -DejahThoris 08:22, 26 April 2006 (UTC)