User talk:Phaedriel

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Phaedriel is currently wiki-exhausted and is operating at a lower edit level than usual. Exhaustion is a temporary condition, and the user should return to normal edit levels in time.

Welcome to my Talk Page! I normally will respond on your own talk page, not here. I don't want to deprive you of the pleasure of watching a beautiful orange bar cheering your sight up :) I usually archive discussions when this page exceeds 40 topics. Of course, at some moments of laziness, this page may contain way more than that. But please, don't panic - I'm too good at that without your help! Needless to say, I have one golden rule I like to be observed at my Talk page: be nice, be nice, and after that, be nice. If after reading this, you still feel the urge to squeeze my neck for any reason, please visit this page, take a deep breath, and come back - I'll be waiting here! :) You may of course post here regarding admin-related matters or requests for administrative help. Such messages have my absolute priority when replying. In extremely urgent cases, you may also wish to email me here. I'll address your concerns as fast as my human capacities permit. Sometimes it may take me long to reply to you, but I invariably will try. If a few days pass without reply, please forgive me - I'll get back to you as soon as I possibly can, I swear! Current state of mind is... My archived talk Archive 1 Archive 2 Archive 3 Archive 4 Archive 5 Archive 6 Archive 7 Archive 8 Archive 9 Archive_10 Archive_11 Archive_12 Archive_13 Archive_14 Archive_15 Archive_16 Archive_17 Archive_18 Archive 19 Archive 20 Archive 21 Archive 22 Archive 23 Archive 24 Archive 25 Archive 26 Archive 27 Archive 28 Archive 29 Archive 30 Archive 31 Archive 32 Archive 33 Archive 34 Archive_35 Archive 36 Archive 37 Archive 38 Archive_39 Archive 40 Archive 41 Archive 42 Archive 43 Archive 44 Archive 45 Archive 46 Archive 47 Archive 48 Archive 49 Archive 50 Archive 51 Archive 52 Archive 53 Archive 54 Archive 55 Archive 56 Archive 57 Archive 58 Archive 59 Archive 60 Archive 61 Archive 62 Archive 63 Archive 64 Barnstar The Purple Star We've never really crossed paths before, but I was stunned when I saw you didn't have one of these already. With the incredible amount of trolling that you've had to put up with, both on and off-site (and all the more unfair for being directed at one of the nicest Wikipedians!1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16), I hereby award you this purple star. IronGargoyle 22:21, 31 July 2007 (UTC) Seconded! – Dreadstar † 19:43, 5 August 2007 (UTC) WikiLove Oh wow! A day just for me? Phaedriel, you are the greatest, and I hope the smile on my face passes for a belated birthday gift. Seeing as I probably can't come close to competing with the elaborate prose and poetry already dedicated by others to expounding your kindness, a heartfelt thank you will have to suffice. Thank you - TewfikTalk 06:46, 2 August 2007 (UTC) Ibid. ;-) TewfikTalk 21:03, 2 August 2007 (UTC) External link violates Wikipedia policies Hey Phaedriel, it's me again. I just discovered a policy on Wikipedia at WP:LINKS#Restrictions on linking which states that without exception external links should not be made to websites which contain unlicensed copyrighted materials. Custerwest's blog custerwest.org includes unlicensed copyrighted materials, which I had discovered some time ago with a particular article (see Talk:Battle of Washita River/Archive 1#Custerwest's use of sources: two examples). On Custerwest's blog site, the article Black Kettle is actually a lengthy (unlicensed) excerpt of the same article by Gregory Michno at Historynet.org (see second page of article) that you deleted a copyvio a couple weeks ago. Per the policy about restrictions on linking, Knowingly directing others to a site that violates copyright may be considered contributory infringement. If you know that an external Web site is carrying a work in violation of the creator's copyright, do not link to that copy of the work. Linking to a page that illegally distributes someone else's work sheds a bad light on Wikipedia and its editors. I've already removed links to this blogsite from two articles [1] [2], but since Battle of Washita River is still fully protected, I can't removed it from there. Could you remove it? It's the second from the bottom link -- "custerwest Accounts and primary sources on the battle". Thanks. --Yksin 22:02, 2 August 2007 (UTC) P.S. I talked with Daniel; he said RfCs should come before a formal request for mediation or arbitration. I'm busy working on 'em. --Yksin 22:02, 2 August 2007 (UTC) I'm sorry, were you going to respond to this, or should I try another admin? See also Wikipedia:Requests for comment/Custerwest and Wikipedia:Requests for comment/HanzoHattori. Still waiting for a second editor (presumably Murderbike) to certify these RfCs. Don't know if you wish to make any comments there. HanzoHattori has explained to me that comment "whatever" in a response to your offer of mediation was agreement for mediation. I told him it was kinda hard to tell, given his "whatever" took place as part of a personal attack; see Talk:Battle of Washita River#Re: informal mediation offer. Thanks. --Yksin 17:20, 3 August 2007 (UTC) Dolly Parton quote Thanks for the invite. Actually, that quote is already in there. Dolly is very quotable, isn't she? Realkyhick 00:04, 3 August 2007 (UTC) Boink echo! Hi Sharon...LOVE the Mr. Anderson anime! I got the email from you the other day, and haven't had time to sit and write back. With the big explosion and deaths down at Scaled Composites, the past week has been a mess here. Besides, I'm like you...I have a hard time with really brief notes...when I write a letter, it takes time and lots of electrons. I've got a reply in the works, though, will have it to you before this weekend is out. In the meantime, I'm really glad all is going well with your daughter! AKRadeckiSpeaketh 00:24, 3 August 2007 (UTC) I'm shocked and appalled... ...at myself. I only just realised I completely failed in returning your message that came with the piece of cake (no problems, and thank you very much!) I look forward to hearing from you about your promise, I've been thinking about that recently as well, and there is absolutely no rush so you take your time and let me know your thoughts when you get the chance. One thing I will say here is that I trust your judgment a little more than my own right now :) Have a nice day, love - Zeibura (Talk) 01:35, 3 August 2007 (UTC) Boink! Yup, sent you two e-mails just now. Just confirming that they are in fact separate. Plus my Wikistress is finally starting to go down :) Wizardman 01:51, 3 August 2007 (UTC) Whoops, forgot to change the stress thing. That's taken care of :) Wizardman 04:23, 3 August 2007 (UTC) Officially declared August 3rd as Jreferee's day! Now that brought a smile to my face. What a nice thing to do! and it came at a time when I really needed it. Thank you. : ) -- Jreferee (Talk) 02:47, 3 August 2007 (UTC) U.S. Header I copied your U.S. header for my talk page. Thanks. And, I am sorry my tone is kind of straightforward, but I am kind of tired. Thanks. Miranda 03:13, 3 August 2007 (UTC) Your Kind Thoughts and Poem Touched and honoured. Thank you so much. As ever, the love of my family and I to your family and you. Pedro |  Chat  07:47, 3 August 2007 (UTC) E-mail Check your inbox, you must. Awaiting you, an e-mail is. Happy editing! --Boricuaeddie 17:28, 3 August 2007 (UTC) Re: Dear Witch King! :) I always say my first priority here is to protect the articles above everything else. However, it is good to see that there are persons like you who don't limit themselves to them, but also to the interactions between users. Thank you for your kind words, they are really appreciated. Best wishes for you and your family! -- ReyBrujo 17:42, 3 August 2007 (UTC) A Present Hello Phaedriel, I just wanted to let you know that I admire your cool head and kindness towards everyone. I made this pretty little userbox for you; if you don't like it, you don't have to use it. Have a beautiful day! :) {{User:Neranei/userboxes/beautiful}} produces User:Neranei/userboxes/beautiful Brightest blessings, Neranei T/C 17:47, 3 August 2007 (UTC) Oh, poor Phaedriel. I hope you feel better! Love, Neranei T/C 20:18, 4 August 2007 (UTC) Battle of Washita River-related user conduct RfCs As an administrator who has been involved with the long-term disputes about the article Battle of Washita River (which is still under full protection), I want to inform you of the two related user-conduct RfCs that have now been certified: Wikipedia:Requests for comment/HanzoHattori Wikipedia:Requests for comment/Custerwest Thanks for your past efforts in trying to help us deal with the disputes about this article. --Yksin 20:10, 3 August 2007 (UTC) Thanks for your reply, Phaedriel. I hope you'll get a chance to actually read & perhaps make some sort of comment on both RfCs from your level-headed perspective -- not to take any particular side, but just to give some perspective on all the events. I've been really lost in this stuff -- it's amazing how much time gets eaten up just by dealing with people's inability to get along civilly with one another. Hope your weekend goes lots better than your week did. --Yksin 23:49, 3 August 2007 (UTC) FYI, a related article RfC has been initiated at Talk:Battle of Washita River#Request for comment. We could really use some comments from people outside the dispute. Thanks. --Yksin 02:22, 5 August 2007 (UTC) I am so sorry I have been busy, and forgot to wish you a happy birthday. So, Happy BELATED Birthday! Politics rule 21:56, 3 August 2007 (UTC) A bit of help Sorry to bother you, but would you mind taking a look at this article for me? It seems to be pretty blatant advertising, as well as poorly written. I'm merely unsure of the appropriate action to take, so I thought I'd ask you. Thanks! On another note, I've been wanting to redesign my userpage for a while now, but I know diddly squat about HTML and coding and such. If you don't mind helping me out, leave me a message and I'll write back letting you know how I'd like it set up. Thank you very much! GlassCobra 23:03, 3 August 2007 (UTC) Of course! Take all the time you need, I'm definitely not in any kind of hurry. Let me know when you have some spare time, okay? Thank you very much again! GlassCobra 23:59, 3 August 2007 (UTC) Wikibonked? Aw.. Well, if you need anything I'm on. :) Wizardman 15:16, 4 August 2007 (UTC) Ah, the weekend! Great time for a nap! Take a little break and come back refreshed. -- DS1953 talk 16:36, 4 August 2007 (UTC) Here's some of my submarine sandwich I was saving for you as you were so nice to give me some cake, you deserve gifts in return. Come back soon and refreshed :) Will (talk) 20:22, 4 August 2007 (UTC) File:Red Bull 250mL Can.jpg A little something to help you get your energy back. Hope you feel better soon! - Zeibura (Talk) 20:59, 4 August 2007 (UTC) Found this peaceful place where you can have a nice picnic. Hope you're better soon! umdяums 15:39, 6 August 2007 (UTC) Project tag I came across this: Comanchero and thought you may want to tag it with a Native American project tag. Take care, long time since we crossed paths last.Rlevse 23:10, 4 August 2007 (UTC) This page is in... You might wanna check the top of the page ;) Giggy Talk | Review 00:56, 5 August 2007 (UTC) That it vandalism. I have removed it. If she wants to put headers a the top of her talk page, she can, but you shouldn't add nonsense without her consent, especially when she is on wikibreak. --rogerd 02:12, 5 August 2007 (UTC) Eh? You should probably read this, mate. Anyways....enjoy your break, Phaedriel! Giggy Talk | Review 06:48, 5 August 2007 (UTC) What?!? :/ Shoes on too tight or something? :/ Anyway, I explained it on the bloke's talk page. — $PЯINGεrαgђ 15:28, 5 August 2007 (UTC) Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Elonka 2 Thank you for your support in my Request for Adminship. Unfortunately the nomination did not succeed, but please rest assured that I am still in full support of the Wikipedia project, and I'll try again in a few months! If you ever have any questions or suggestions for me, please don't hesitate to contact me. Best wishes, --Elonka 05:48, 5 August 2007 (UTC) Thanks for your offer! However, your friend aJCfreak is a great man, and finished my design request for me.. I do appreciate of your help dearly.. Thanks! James Luftan contribs 18:14, 5 August 2007 (UTC) Smile Marlith T/C has smiled at you! Smiles promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by smiling at someone else, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Happy editing! Smile at others by adding {{subst:Smile}} to their talk page with a friendly message. Nice poem Thank you for a nice surprise when I logged on this morning :-) Kusma (talk) 09:33, 6 August 2007 (UTC) Userpage Hi Phaedriel. I redesign my userpage. But I think I put too much work into it. Don't you think? I got that idea from Jimbo Wales userpage. His page is really nice. I have noticed one thing when I was modifying my userpage and that is Jimbo uses similar codes and border widths as you do. It also has a similar page layout. Maybe Jimbo must of copied the code from your userpage. I am not sure. Anyways check out my userpage and let me know if it needs any improvements. Ok sweetie. Take care:) King Lopez Contribs 09:54, 6 August 2007 (UTC) Notice of request for deletion of editor Phaedriel :) Phaedriel, the editor you are, has been nominated for deletion. We appreciate your contributions. However, an editor does not feel that you satisfy Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion and has explained why in the nomination space. Your opinions on yourself are welcome; please participate in the discussion by adding your comments at User:R/EFD#Phaedriel and please be sure to sign your comments with four tildes (~~~~). You are free to edit during the discussion but should not remove the editors for deletion template from the top of your userpage; such removal will not end the deletion discussion. Thank you, and have a good sense of humor :). --(Review Me) R ParlateContribs@ (Let's Go Yankees!) 01:12, 7 August 2007 (UTC) Thanks! Thanks, Phaedriel - you're awesome! Have a great day! Videmus Omnia Talk 03:21, 7 August 2007 (UTC) WOW! Hello, I saw the work you did for the layout of User:NeoNerd's userpage and talk page, I would love if you were to design one for me, as I have been craving to make mine look good. Keep in mind though that you absolutely DO NOT have to if you please, and I will not be upset at all. Please contact me about this on my talk page. Thank you. Skeeker [Talk] 05:18, 7 August 2007 (UTC) Smile :) Enjoy this little present. Thanks for your contributions to make this encyclopedia a better place. — E talkbots 09:02, 7 August 2007 (UTC) — E talkbots has smiled at you! Smiles promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by smiling at someone else, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Happy editing! Smile at others by adding {{subst:Smile}} to their talk page with a friendly message. Military history WikiProject coordinator selection The Military history WikiProject coordinator selection process is starting. We are looking to elect nine coordinators to serve for the next six months; if you are interested in running, please sign up here by August 14! Wandalstouring 09:53, 7 August 2007 (UTC) Evil plan #23... Dear Phaedriel, I am deeply sorrowed to inform you that your beloved talk page has recently been taken over by the Australian cabal (we don't exist), and now follows the rule of the country of Australia. All resistance is futile, and we ask you to submit yourself without a struggle, for a conversion to Australianism. Do not underestimate our power, we have already converted the formidable administrator, Jmlk17 [3], through Giggy, and have attempted, through many influences, to convert other admins... You are the next victim to the Australian Cabal's evil plan...Seriously though, hope you recover quickly from the exhaustion...:) --DarkFalls talk 11:25, 7 August 2007 (UTC) 3rd party -> you Hi, I'd like someone else to look at something - well, someone; specifically, User:R:128.40.76.3. I first ran into this user on Chris Conley where he was reverting another user over redirecting a (IMHO) non-notable band member bio. User has also added nonsense to Bennelong, Bennelong (disambiguation), Bennelong (popular culture) (speedied), and is now adding dubious, but vaguely cited stuff to Bennelong Society, Bennelong Medal. I strongly suspect that User:User:Tim.Boyle the same user (added the same nonsense). Oddly, there is another user with a user name of similar format involved in the issue of the medal: User:A.J.1.5.2.. User regularly blanks User talk:R:128.40.76.3 and, displeased with me, has "awarded" me personal attack star: here and here. Sorry to bother you when you're stressed; it's probably just a kid from Maralinga dosed with too many boredom rays. --Jack Merridew 13:31, 7 August 2007 (UTC) Hello, I found that you had linked to my page, and followed it. The issue with the medal, was related to my update of the Bennelong Medal on the Bennelong Society page. I had updated it and then the section was promptly removed, I reverted to get the section back. Rather than enter a pointless edit war I created a separate page for the Bennelong Medal and then added a merge tag, with the hope that someone would then merge the pages, returning them to the former state without any enemies being formed. The citations were rock solid for the Bennelong Medal, citing the awarding body itself. I appear to upset Mr Merridew somewhere along the way (probably by suggesting he fully read articles before suggesting they need citations already included in the body of the article - You can see the relevant comment at [4]). I can sadly not see in which way ,my user name has any relevance to the issue being my initials and my favourite number. I hope this clears up my part in all this. Cheers - - A.J.1.5.2.TALK 14:38, 7 August 2007 (UTC) Note User:A.J.1.5.2. was formerly known as User:Curious Gregor, but changed his name [5]. See Wikipedia:Suspected sock puppets/Curious Gregor for some history of abusive sock puppetry by this user. This user also opened manifestly spurious (and now deleted) Wikipedia:Suspected sock puppets/Pete.Hurd Wikipedia:Suspected_sock_puppets/Trialsanderrors cases in retaliation (see also [6] & [7], [8], [9]), as well as creating a wikipedia biography on me (at Peter L. Hurd as a target for further abuse). This editor contributes as 128.40.76.3, R:128.40.76.3, 81.91.204.208, Iconoclast4ever, A.J.1.5.2., Tim.Boyle. I have a vague memory of him awarding a similar "award" to either myself or User:Trialsanderrors but cannot locate any such diff right now. Yeah, he's a real PITA. Pete.Hurd 16:35, 7 August 2007 (UTC) Isn't that grounds for being blocked or banned? Eusebeus 16:57, 7 August 2007 (UTC) The user has been blocked in the past, but while this sort of behaviour is irritating, it doesn't (seem to) rise to the level of a ban --- though I think another sock pruning might soon be in order, IMHO. Pete.Hurd 17:15, 7 August 2007 (UTC) Habitual use of sockpuppets and vandalising user pages is not grounds for a ban? Eusebeus 17:43, 7 August 2007 (UTC) My guess is that without a user conduct RFC etc, that there would be no ban. I'm an empiricist, however, and am always ready to be proven wrong ;) Pete.Hurd 21:29, 7 August 2007 (UTC) Thanks to all of you, dear Jack, Pete, and Eusebus for notifying me of this worrying behavior, and the extensive compilation of evidence you've brought to my attention. As I'm just getting involved in this issue, I'll take immediate preemptive action. I'm very reluctant to issue blocks based on WP:NPA alone; yet I see a long pattern of disruptive behavior here, even tho the intention to actually contribute to content is there. Speaking in terms of "enemies" is a very troubling statement in itself, and the proof commented on by Pete seals it for me. Therefore, I'm issuing a short block as a warning for future behavior, as well as a clear reminder to this user that he's under close scrutiny from now on. Due to the fact that there's a strong suspicion of sockpuppetry involved, should he continue to breach any of these policies, I'll proceed to take further (and more serious) actions of any needed kind, and bring this matter to AN/I. If any of you notice more disruption in the form of personal attacks, edit warring, any signs of sockpuppetry, etc, please notify me immediately. Have a beautiful day, all of you, Phaedriel - 21:30, 7 August 2007 (UTC) Addendum, frankly, and after even further review, I get more and more baffled at the amounts of sockpuppetry here, tho I must say this is merely my perception per WP:DUCK. For this reason, I'm indef blocking all accounts but the main one, which will be blocked for 24 hours due to sockpuppetry, edit warring and personal attacks. Again, let me know in case this continues. Love, Phaedriel - 21:37, 7 August 2007 (UTC) Ta, hope you're enjoying your wikibreak, and sorry if it's stuff like this that drags you back. Cheers, Pete.Hurd 21:42, 7 August 2007 (UTC) No problema, dear Pete. Btw, I just noticed an anonymous posting at my friend Daniel's talk page, requesting a block for Eusebeus for "edit warring", at an article R:128.40.76.3 has edited in the last hours. While I certainly do not endorse any form of dispute over contents, this go far beyond a mere edit dispute. You should also be aware of the creation by R:128.40.76.3 of a page under his userspace with more questionable statements on Jack Merridew and Esuebeus. It saddens me to take administrative actions against someone who has actually rather substantial contributions to our project; but alas, disruption and personal attacks are not minor issues. Lots of xxx, Phaedriel - 21:37, 7 August 2007 (UTC) Hello, I am User:R:128.40.76.3 and I understand your reasoning for my block (as it was deserved), as i guess I was frustrated somewhat over the events of the last couple of days. I just want to clear the air about the sockpuppetry. I have only one sock account and that is User:Iconoclast4ever, however as you commented with the WP:DUCK (its just in this case a duck is not a duck) the other accounts are closley related being from colleagues who share a common office with me. As people do in common offices, we discuss matters relating to a variety of subjects, wikipedia being one of them. User:A.J.1.5.2 (formerly User:Curious Gregor is a genuine account, and this editor will have to create a new account if you issue an indef block, so please reconsider the indef block on this account. User:Tim.Boyle was a former collegue who was impersonating his laboratory supervisor (who is not an editor of wikipedia), this user had a sock called User:Mad kemist, which was blocked after commenting on articles at AfD created by User:A.J.1.5.2, I have no idea if this former collegue is still editing. There it is, the truth. I take responsibility for my disruptive editing and will not do it anymore once my block expires. Regards R:128.40.76.3. I beseech you for help with a image I just began the process of writing the article Sweet Weaponry and cover art image is behaving oddly, it has some sort of automatic caption that shouldn't be there and I am at a loss as to how to remove it. So I was wondering if you might help a poor user out :) Tennekis 17:32, 7 August 2007 (UTC) Y Done saw this popup on my watch list I've fixed the problem Gnangarra 17:38, 7 August 2007 (UTC) Wikipedia Record Holder You hold the record for "Largest number of supporters in a request for adminship," with a grand total of 271 in support. LOZ: OOT 20:02, 7 August 2007 (UTC) Do I? :) Phaedriel - 22:25, 7 August 2007 (UTC)