User talk:GDonato/Archive04

Green108

you blocked one or some address relating to posts i made for one month......i think it is both pointless and unfair as my isp obvious uses dynamic address

you should really unblock them

i am not hiding about or doing anything funny here.......i just dial up and make my edits

thank youUser:Green108

From Defender 911 (talk · contribs)

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Let's get one thing straight about the Resource Center I created:

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AND STAY OFF OF MY TALK PAGE! --Defender 911 (Leave a message!) 20:14, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

You might want to remove this. There's no need for incivility to remain on your page, especially when the poster has been blocked indefinitely. Just a thought ~ Anthøny 18:46, 11 August 2007 (UTC)

Heh, it's fine, I don't mind. GDonato (talk) 11:26, 12 August 2007 (UTC)

Question about pic removal from Hata, Nagano

I'm pretty sure I screwed up the upload and license on that pic, how can I upload the pic to English Wiki (Original was on the Japanese Wiki) and note that it has been released under the GNU license?--Jusenkyoguide 12:21, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

All you have to do is add {{GFDL-self}} if you created it or {{GFDL}} if ot was someone else. Thanks, GDonato (talk) 12:28, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

Regarding WP:CVU MfD

Hi, I reverted your edit because this MfD (the fourth one) was originally posted as the second one (mistakenly), and already has numerous links to it -- far more than any links intending to go to Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion/Wikipedia:Counter-Vandalism Unit (second nomination). Cheers! --Ratiocinate ^{(t • c)} 22:47, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, OK. I was thinking about putting a banner on the 2nd one but OK. GDonato (talk) 22:49, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

86.143.7.252

sorry - im bored —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.143.7.252 (talk) 23:13, 10 August 2007

NCDave

I note http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Administrators%27_noticeboard/3RR#User:NCdave_reported_by_User:MastCell_.28Result:_72h.29

I must admit, I am bemused. MastCell made 4+ edits within 24 hours recently, and he wasn't banned, cos he is on good terms with the admins. NCDave gets banned for breaking the SPIRIT of the rules.

I agree with NCDave. The article in question contains defamatory material, inaccurate material, and is a one-sided sliming. What else should you do but put a POV sign on ? There happens to be a series of people who think that they are correct; they are quite content to do non-discussed reverts on a routine basis. That doesn't mean the article is not controversial. Peroxisome 22:01, 11 August 2007 (UTC)

I don't think I'm on any particular terms with the admin who reviewed your 3RR report on me. I've never interacted with him. Here's the 3RR report. You failed to provide diffs, and I didn't think I had gone over. When another editor kindly supplied the diffs, I offered to revert myself. As a full-blown edit-war was underway, the reviewing admin saw fit to protect the page rather than sanction individual editors.

Contrast that to NCdave's behavior. First of all, I oppose unblocking him (although I understand GDonato's rationale) because he is utterly unrepentant, does not admit to any behavioral problems on his part, and indeed used his unblock request to attack me. If he doesn't understand that making 4 reverts in 27 hours, without discussion, immediately after coming off a weeklong block for 3RR is inappropriate, then I oppose unblocking him all the more.

You've been advised endlessly of the options open to you if you dislike the consensus on the article, which is hardly defamatory (as several uninvolved editors who have stopped by have mentioned). Open a content WP:RfC or go to the BLP noticeboard for outside opinions. Those options have been suggested to you and NCdave repeatedly; that you refuse to follow the procedures listed in WP:DR and insist on accusations and edit-warring instead isn't helping your case. MastCell ^Talk 22:21, 11 August 2007 (UTC)

I think it is worth reviewing MastCell's comments. For the record, he appears to accept that he recently went over 3RR, yet wasn't penalised. He opposes unblocking NCDave. He called for blocking NCDave. There appears to be a bit of personal needle here.

rather more to the point, there have been an awful lot of falsehoods, and defamatory material posted on the steven milloy page. For example, allegations were made that Milloy received money, when it was a company that Milloy was associated with that received money. A company budgeted to pay Milloy, and this was represented as Milloy having been paid. When these falsehoods are pointed out- clearly on the talk page- they are strongly resisted and reverted. It is somewhat disingenuous for MastCell to call me an edit-warrior, when he comes fresh from reverting my comment without even reading my comments on the talk page, and when he has a long and partisan history on this page. Peroxisome 22:39, 11 August 2007 (UTC)

You do not need me to tell you that I am watching NCdave (talk · contribs) closely. Regarding the WP:3rr report on MastCell; that was a different admin, not one I know so take it up with them if you have a problem with it, Peroxisome. Thanks, GDonato (talk) 23:17, 11 August 2007 (UTC)

If you were, indeed, watching closely, GDonato, then you would know that both of MastCell's accusations against me were false. Of the 4 alleged reverts in 27 hours, only three were actually reverts, the other being an original edit. Of the previous 4 alleged reverts in 24 hours, only 2 of my edits were reverts. What's more, all 5 of my reverts were actually un-reverts, in which other editors (including MastCell) had deleted material, generally without even bothering to put a comment on the Talk page. Peroxisome and I (and some other editors) have tried to make the article in question NPOV, balanced, and truthful. MastCell has stubbornly worked to inject his POV into the article. NCdave 03:34, 15 August 2007 (UTC)

WP:3RR says: "Many administrators give less leniency to users who have been blocked before, and may block such users for any disruptive edit warring, even if they do not exceed three reverts on a page in 24 hours. Similarly, editors who may have technically violated the 3RR may not be blocked, depending on circumstances." Just for reference. ~user:orngjce223 how am I typing? 19:35, 25 August 2007 (UTC)

Template:United Kingdom regions

I see you blocked User:81.79.203.71 for 24hr for making 5RR, but before your blocking he had requested protection on the template which another admin, applied for a one month period, I had earlier filed a compliant against this IP [1] as this the second time in the past few days where a anon IP has appeared and targeted my edits. The main problem now is this sockpuppet has achieved his aim with the template locked at his POV pushing version for one month, I think the template should be reverted to the version prior to is actions, as to leave it as it stands only encourages him to do the same again.--padraig 22:56, 12 August 2007 (UTC)

meta:The Wrong Version would apply here. Anyways, the page is at the other version now anyway since the protection level is reduced – something which I would not have done. GDonato (talk) 15:38, 13 August 2007 (UTC)

transfer

sure, tranfer it. i'll be happy. thanks Thedeadmanandphenom 18:20, 16 August 2007 (UTC)

 Done link GDonato (talk) 18:25, 16 August 2007 (UTC)

my secret page

when I click the link, it doesn't open. You deleted it? Why?Thedeadmanandphenom 22:26, 18 August 2007 (UTC)

It works for me, it is not deleted. GDonato (talk) 22:29, 18 August 2007 (UTC)

NCdave again

I have proposed, on the community sanction noticeboard, that NCdave (talk · contribs) be banned from the Steven Milloy article and talk page for long-term disruptive and tendentious editing. As you have been somewhat involved with this editor in the past, I am notifying you of the thread. MastCell ^Talk 22:31, 21 August 2007 (UTC)

King's College, Lagos

What was the purpose of this edit? I've rolled it back for now. Picaroon (t) 19:56, 26 August 2007 (UTC)

My error, as I mentioned on IRC. GDonato (talk) 20:01, 26 August 2007 (UTC)

Simburger64

I'm not sure what sort of vandalism you reported but it is my belief that editing my own user page to say what I please does not constitute vandalism. Please do not report me when I have done nothing wrong. Thanks. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.89.23.182 (talk) 03:27, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

Thanks a lot

Really appritiate your help to my question's. i am greatful to you for your time. Thanks once again!!

--Rushmi 15:49, 1 September 2007 (UTC)

No problem GDonato (talk) 15:49, 1 September 2007 (UTC)

Vandal

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:209.77.222.37 has made a lot of bad edits. Alpta 20:28, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

Thanks!

Barnstar from ACBest (talk · contribs), moved to awards page. 15:30, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

Heh, no problem! Thanks! GDonato (talk) 15:30, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

Banner

By all means, thanks for asking so politely!--Rambutan (talk) 17:04, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

Advice, please

Respectfully request your advice on how to pursue resolution of an ongoing vandalism issue that you declined to handle at AIV. The accounts at issue are User talk:203.87.199.182 and User_talk:203.87.199.154, and the vandalism is sporadic but persistent and extremely consistent in nature. These are obvious and persistent vandals that have continued vandalizing the same two pages for six months now, avoiding blocks merely by vandalizing less than four times a day. As these are accounts with no productive edits that have received numerous warnings, I felt there was a strong case to handle via WP:AIV. Would appreciate your advice. Maralia 19:50, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

The problem is: how long to block for- blocks for long time frames on IPs are strongly discouraged- it is easier to just revert occasionally in this instance. GDonato (talk) 19:52, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

Sharpe's Skirmish (short story)

Please check the deletion log before speedying. I had just restored that article and hadn't even had the chance to remove the speedy tag before you deleted it again. android79 13:24, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

I can see now that you deleted and resotred it (do you check the deletion log for every single speedy- not much good for backlog clearing, since there is nothing there 99% of the time) but could you direct me towards this "discussion"? GDonato (talk) 16:13, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

Of course I check the deletion log for each deletion -- it's right there on the deletion page. Takes no time at all. As for the discussion, it's on my talk page. android79 20:50, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

Ack! So it is! Someone needs to pay more attention. I knew it was there — I don't know what I was thinking above. :( Bad work from me, I'll admit it. In my defence, the article was pretty poor at the time. Apologies for my utter uselessness, GDonato (talk) 20:57, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

Hey, no problem. I know what it's like clearing out the backlogs. Sometimes you miss details. android79 21:01, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

Just the minor details in future, no more complete out of process deletions. Thanks, GDonato (talk) 21:04, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

A7

Hello you mentioned A7 on Australian Pavilion's edit summary, would you please tell me what that stands for? Phgao 06:59, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

Yes, A7 refers to the criteria for speedy deletion and means the article lacks an assertion of notability. The comment meant that I felt there was a possibility that the article may fall under A7. Please make sure you read WP:N and WP:CSD. Thanks, GDonato (talk) 13:46, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

My RfA

Thanks for supporting my recent successful RfA. I have been testing my new mop a bit and Wikipedia hasn't crashed yet! Cheers! -- Flyguy649 ^talk _contribs 04:03, 13 September 2007 (UTC)

reporting to AiV BV vs final warning

Helo, GDonato. I'm recently back from a wikibreak. When reporting to AIV, do we need to have placed the final warning, or can we progress up to Blatant vandal and report them after they go past that? I hate to issue ultimata not in my power to execute. Cheers, :) Dlohcierekim 19:17, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

Issue a "blatant vandal" or final warning. If they continue after that, then report. Hopefully that is clear! GDonato (talk) 19:18, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

Cool. Clear. Thanks! Cheers, :) Dlohcierekim —Preceding signed but undated comment was added at 20:48, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

RFA Thanks

Click there to open your card! → → →

Dearest GDonato,
Thank you for your participation in my RFA, which closed successfully with 96 supports, 1 oppose, and 3 neutrals. No matter if you !voted support, oppose, neutral, I thank you for taking the time to drop by. I'm a new admin remember, so if you have any suggestions feel free to inform me of them. I would like to give a special shout out to Hirohisat, Wizardman, and Husond, for there original co-nominations. Thank you once again and good day.

Тhε Rαnδom Eδιτor

Credits

This RFA thanks was inspired by Phaedriel's RFA thanks. So unfortunatly this is not entirely my own design.

Thanks

Thanks for the very kind words over at OTRS on meta. I appreciate them very much.--JodyB _{yak, yak, yak} 21:37, 17 September 2007 (UTC)

Hey, no problem. GDonato (talk) 17:45, 19 September 2007 (UTC)

Barneca RfA thank you spam

GDonato, thank you for your support during my RfA, especially after the concerns that were brought up by other editors. I'll keep all of the comments in mind in the coming months, and will try again later. In the mean time, if you see me doing something stupid, please let me know. See you around. --barneca (talk) 13:05, 20 September 2007 (UTC)

The now-traditional RFA thank-spam

Click there to open your card! → → →

Dear GDonato,

Thank you for your participation in my RFA, which closed successfully with 83 supports, 1 oppose, and 0 neutrals. No matter if you voted (I mean, "!voted") support or oppose, I thank you for taking the time to drop by. I'm new, remember, so if you have any suggestions feel free to inform me of them, and if I do anything wrong, feel free to add to the permanent chorus of disapproval on my talk page. Special thanks to Walton^One and Dihydrogen Monoxide for nominating me.

iridescent (talk to me!) 21:11, 20 September 2007 (UTC)

Credits

This design was brazenly stolen from inspired by Тhε Rαnδom Eδιτor's RFA Thanks, which in turn was inspired by Phaedriel's RFA thanks.

One more pls

Pls see here once more, one more ?, Wikipedia:Administrators'_noticeboard#Harassing_emails, respond there pls. Thanks.Rlevse 19:30, 22 September 2007 (UTC)

Done! --GDonato (talk) 19:32, 22 September 2007 (UTC)

Tks! all the times I used that and I never noticed that option before! So far he has ceased. Hope it stays that way.Rlevse 19:35, 22 September 2007 (UTC)

nonadmins

Are non-admins supposed to be closing things like WP:RFCN? I thought only admins were supposed to close such things. Rlevse 01:09, 23 September 2007 (UTC)

It is considered acceptable as long as it is an "allow" decision and is uncontroversial. GDonato (talk) 11:07, 23 September 2007 (UTC)

ah. I did not know that. I'll add that to the closing notes.Rlevse 11:14, 23 September 2007 (UTC)

I've found a link: [2] GDonato (talk) 11:17, 23 September 2007 (UTC)

Locking user 58.167.213.128's talk page.

Was wrong, just because user: meateater has a problem and seems to love throwing his weight around there is no need for you to join in the act. There was no justification for blocking me from editing my own talk page, if i did something wrong (e.g. blanking the page) then i should have been just warned it was not allowed - i never knew that deleting comments from your own talk page was considered vandalism. A friendly warning would have been enough, not blocking me outright. I have been a victim of power mad childish admins and i hope that you see sense at release this block now.

Thank-you. Mr Creasy 08:39, 23 September 2007 (UTC)

Released, maybe that was too pre-emptive. GDonato (talk) 11:06, 23 September 2007 (UTC)

I thought I'd seen your user name before

Hi, I just replied to you on my talk page and figured out where I'd seen your user name before: [3]. I'll be on for a bit but have a plane to catch... --Jack Merridew 13:21, 23 September 2007 (UTC)

Heh, thank you for your response, I want to see if User:Phaedriel responds, am I right in saying that is a WP:3O? GDonato (talk) 13:30, 23 September 2007 (UTC)

That's pretty much what I had in mind; she's played that role well before. She did respond on my talk page a bit above your post: User talk:Jack Merridew#Hi again! :), but has not done anything further yet. Busy woman. --Jack Merridew 13:35, 23 September 2007 (UTC)

Thought I'd point out this comment of mine about preserving the FL status. I am constantly amazed at the volume of policy and guideline here. It seem impossible to find the time to read and understand them all. --Jack Merridew 13:48, 23 September 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Lazylaces(1)

That was his second time nominating himself . . . I think you just moved his second nomination onto his first. -WarthogDemon 19:10, 23 September 2007 (UTC)

The first one was a sort-of-test page, and had been blanked. There is no previous RfA as such so it makes sense to have this one properly titled. GDonato (talk) 19:11, 23 September 2007 (UTC)

Barnstar

Barnstar from Phoenix 15 (talk · contribs) moved to awards page 20:28, 23 September 2007 (UTC)

Thank you! GDonato (talk) 20:28, 23 September 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia has a new administrator!

Thanks, Archive04! Thank you for voicing your opinion in my RfA, which passed today with a unanimous 79/0/0 tally. It feels great to be appreciated, and I will try my best to meet everyone's expectations. If you have any advice or tips, feel free to pass them along, as I am sure that I will need them! Cheers, hmwith talk 21:13, 1 October 2007 (UTC)

common.css

There are no fewer than three editprotected requests, (excluding mine, which i've relocated to VPT) on the talk page, all of which were more potentially controversial than mine, and all of which were done. The top of the page SAYS to use editprotected. Is this "must have consensus on VPT or VPR rather than here" something you just made up? —Random832 16:54, 3 October 2007 (UTC)

 Done and no, I didn't make it up thank you. GDonato (talk) 17:31, 3 October 2007 (UTC)

Barnstar

Barnstar from Phoenix 15 (talk · contribs) moved to awards page 13:19, 6 October 2007 (UTC)

Thank you! GDonato (talk) 13:19, 6 October 2007 (UTC)

Fukedy me

This was also a vandal acct. I blocked on both reasons.Rlevse 22:29, 6 October 2007 (UTC)

OK, no problem. GDonato (talk) 14:41, 7 October 2007 (UTC)

Review

Could you review my actions here: WP:ANI#Obvious_sockpuppet. I have not done a lot of admin sock stuff, so would appreaciate a review. Please leave comments here, I'll come back and check. If you need to take an admin action, please go ahead. Rlevse 15:39, 7 October 2007 (UTC)

Looks OK to me. GDonato (talk) 15:59, 7 October 2007 (UTC)

Thank you

Thanks a lot for reverting vandalism on my user page, take care... --Kudret abi^Talk 19:26, 9 October 2007 (UTC)

No problem. GDonato (talk) 19:28, 9 October 2007 (UTC)

My recent RfA

Thank you for supporting my RfA, which unfortunately didn't succeed. The majority of the opposes stated that I needed more experience in the main namespace and Wikipedia namespace, so that is what I will do. I will go for another RfA in two month's time and I hope you will be able to support me then as well. If you have any other comments for me or wish to be notified when I go for another RfA, please leave them on my talk page. If you wish to nominate me for my next RfA, please wait until it has been two months. Thanks again for participating in my RfA! -- Cobi^(t|c|b|cn) 01:01, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

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