Hi BenAveling , I was previously on the account [[User:ApocalypticDestroyer's]]. Unfortunately, [[User talk:ApocalypticDestroyer's]] got full-protected before I had a chance to post my unblock request and this was my only way to contact you. I agree with you that I was blocked in good faith but in error and that I am not [[WP:BP#Bans|banned]]. I accept the conditions that [[User:Shimeru]] stated in the [[Wikipedia:Administrators%27 noticeboard/IncidentArchive192#User:ApocalypticDestroyer.27s requests a review and a lifting of the permanent_block.|previous ANI threads]]. I apologize for my previous account-jumping in the past. I am going to stick [[User:LionheartX]] as my one and only account. I hope that everyone will wipe the slate clean and not block me again for the same mistakes I've made in the past. I want to have an uninvolved administrator change the block log on my previous accounts so that I won't appeared to be banned and won't be blocked again in the future. Could you help request this on [[WP:ANI]] or ask an uninvolved administrator to change this for me?
Hi BenAveling , I was previously on the account [[User:ApocalypticDestroyer's]]. Unfortunately, [[User talk:ApocalypticDestroyer's]] got full-protected before I had a chance to post my unblock request and this was my only way to contact you. I agree with you that I was blocked in good faith but in error and that I am not [[WP:BP#Bans|banned]]. I accept the conditions that [[User:Shimeru]] stated in the [[Wikipedia:Administrators%27 noticeboard/IncidentArchive192#User:ApocalypticDestroyer.27s requests a review and a lifting of the permanent_block.|previous ANI threads]]. I apologize for my previous account-jumping in the past. I am going to stick [[User:LionheartX]] as my one and only account. I hope that everyone will wipe the slate clean and not block me again for the same mistakes I've made in the past. I want to have an uninvolved administrator change the block log on my previous accounts so that I won't appeared to be banned and won't be blocked again in the future. Could you help request this on [[WP:ANI]] or ask an uninvolved administrator to change this for me?
Here is the evidence that there isn't strong support for the block.
Here is the evidence that there isn't strong support for the block per [[WP:BP#Bans|official policy]].
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Barnstar Hurdles
Hi, Ben - Have you gone through the barnstar approval process before? This is my first time and I'm actually rather unclear how much support we need to get a go for a new barnstar, or even for an Other-Related Award. Any thoughts or pointers? ~ Kathryn NicDhàna♫♦♫04:03, 28 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]
That was my first trip into that process. What I can say is don't make the mistake I did - either make it clear that your proposal covers a need that isn't already covered, or make sure that your proposed barnstar is clearly better than what already exists. What do you have in mind? What have you already done? Regards, Ben Aveling06:39, 28 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]
All I've really done is propose it on the New Awards page, after the need for it was proposed and then the design and wording worked out over at Wikipedia:WikiProject League of Copyeditors. I don't know how many !votes we need, nor if we should announce it somewhere else to get additional participation. I wish someone more experienced had taken point on this, but somehow I got drafted. ~ Kathryn NicDhàna♫♦♫07:47, 28 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Ah, that one! Sorry, I didn't make the connection. I'd say you've already succeeded. Lots of support and no real opposition. So from here, it's just a matter of picking one design, and that can be changed later with no stress.
What I was trying to suggest was something more like this, as if the barnstar was holding the quill and broom. I could probably pull it together if need be, but I think you have better tools than I do. (I'm using gimp, which is good for most things, but a bit weak on rotations. At least, the version I have is, for all I know there's a new release.) Regards, Ben Aveling11:28, 28 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Maybe something like this? If you like it and are an early riser, feel free to add it to the gallery of options. I probably won't be on till much later tomorrow. It's all turning to gibberish to me. ~ Kathryn NicDhàna♫♦♫09:39, 1 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks. The whole thing seems to be drifting into WP:OWN and process for the sake of process. I thought about taking sides, but decided just to try to calm things down and hope. Cheers, Ben Aveling12:56, 2 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]
There's a barnstar *approval* process? Sounds like a prime MFD candidate. I typically just give people an image or what-have-you that seems appropriate :-P --Kim Bruning13:57, 2 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]
The vetting of the barnstars that could be listed on the WP:BS page initially developed because of the chaos that was being created. Over time, the awards pages have grown to four classes of awards. Anyone can create any award (as can any wikiproject), but to get listed on the page they had to first be vetted. There are now fifteen pages of archived ideas, most of which haven't made it to the page. The flip side of the vetting was the relative freedom of listing something on the WP:PUA page - anyone can post almost anything there.
Initially, the WP:BS pages were a wikiproject, but that was deleted after the idea was moved to the Wikipedia pages. After some conflicts last year about 'process' Wikipedia:WikiProject Awards ws recreated. In any case, if you have any other questions or comments, let me know. --evrik(talk)03:45, 3 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]
I've re-added the AFD notice, please don't do that again. The AFD isn't officially closed. Just because there seems to be a consensus to keep it: doesn't mean the tag is removed just yet. Wait until the AFD is closed to remove the tag. RobJ198111:13, 6 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Rob, there doesn't seem to be consensus. There is consensus. And Wikipedia is not a bureaucracy. OK, normally, I wouldn't worry about the AFD tag sitting idle for a few days, but as per discussion at the AFD page, it's a WP:DYK candidate, so not good to have the tag there. But thanks for the heads up. Regards, Ben Aveling11:27, 6 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]
I'm sorry, but no, I don't plan on asking anyone else to do something I believe I'm capable of doing. It's not compatible with my idea of wikipedia should work: if you see something that improves wikipedia, you do it. I thought I saw something that improved wikipedia, so I did it. You've decided that there's a better way to approach the situation, and I respect your right to do that and I'm leaving this in your hands. Regards, Ben Aveling20:52, 6 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Requesting your help
Hi BenAveling , I was previously on the account User:ApocalypticDestroyer's. Unfortunately, User talk:ApocalypticDestroyer's got full-protected before I had a chance to post my unblock request and this was my only way to contact you. I agree with you that I was blocked in good faith but in error and that I am not banned. I accept the conditions that User:Shimeru stated in the previous ANI threads. I apologize for my previous account-jumping in the past. I am going to stick User:LionheartX as my one and only account. I hope that everyone will wipe the slate clean and not block me again for the same mistakes I've made in the past. I want to have an uninvolved administrator change the block log on my previous accounts so that I won't appeared to be banned and won't be blocked again in the future. Could you help request this on WP:ANI or ask an uninvolved administrator to change this for me?
Here is the evidence that there isn't strong support for the block per official policy.
