User talk:Karmafist/Archive21

Thank you

Hi Karmafist, how are you? Thanks for your support in my RFA. The final vote count was (88/3/1), so I am now an administrator. I am very humbled by your vote of support. Please let me know if at any stage you require assistance, or if you have comments on how I am doing as an administrator. Once again thank you and with kind regards Gryffindor 18:33, 2 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you

Thank you for commenting on my recent request for bureaucratship. I deeply appreciate your kind words, and also the comments and feedback that you left me. I hope that I can improve and gain your support in the future. Thanks! Flcelloguy (A note?) 23:21, 2 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

RFA Thanks

Thank you for your support vote on my RFA. The final result was a successful request based on 111 support and 1 oppose. It was really big of you to support and say such nice things. I've been sorry to see your difficulties lately. Ironically, you've grown in my estimation at the same time you've had problems with others. You aren't wrong in your concerns, but you need to find different ways of trying to address them to avoid the default, 'someone is complaining... stomp on them' response. Let me know if I can help. --CBDunkerson 17:44, 3 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

My RfA

Hello Karmafist/Archive21: Thank you for supporting me in my RfA, which passed with a final tally of 77/3/0. I hope I can perform at the standards expected for administrators. If I make any mistakes, or you need anything, please let me know. Prodego ^talk 01:18, 4 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia_talk:Censorship

A watered-down version of the proposed policy against censorship is now open for voting. Will you knidly review the policy and make your opinions known? Thank you very much. Loom91 10:13, 5 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Public office?

So you will entact laws against vandals and require manditory contribution from the little people? >:D --Cool Cat^Talk|@ 17:00, 5 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Cool stuff, good luck! -- Zanimum 12:41, 6 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Esperanza Newsletter, Issue #2

Barnstar Brigade
The Barnstar Brigade is a new program aimed at giving more very deserving yet unappreciated users barnstars. It will officially start on 2006-04-09, but signing up is encouraged before this date: "Here in Wikipedia, there are hundreds of wikipedians whose work and efforts go un-appreciated. One occasionally comes across editors who have thousands of good edits, but because they may not get around as much as others, their contributions and hard work often go un-noticed. Sadly, these editors often leave the project. As Esperanzians, we can help to make people feel appreciated, be it by some kind words or the awarding of a Barnstar. A project the size of Wikipedia has thousands of editors, so there are plenty of people out there who deserve recognition, one just has to find them. The object of this program is not to flood editors with Barnstars, but to seek out people who deserve them, and make them feel appreciated."
Stress Alerts
The Stress alerts program aims at identifying users who are stressed, alerting the community of thier stress and works in tandem with the Stressbusters at trying to identify causes of stress and eliminating them.
Information
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The last AC meeting (full log)
The next elections: Approval voting as before and, also as before, an previous leadership member can run. Please submit your name for voting in the relevant section of this page. Voting starts on 2006-04-23 and ends on 2006-04-30. There will be three places up for grabs as KnowledgeOfSelf is leaving Wikipedia. Please see the previously linked page for full details. The Code of Conduct is now ready for extensive discussion! Specific comments should go to the Code of Conduct talk page, discussion of having one at all should be directed to the main Esperanza talk page. The current process for accepting proposals for new programs has been deemed fine. All Advisory Council members and the Admin Gen are to endevour to be bold when viewing discussion. If they feel that consensus has been reached, they will act accordingly.
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== Good Luck on the Election ==

Hi! We're almost neighbors in different states. (North Andover, same valley). I left you a post over at Wikibooks on your talk. It may impact, in the long run, some of your Manifesto; we seem to have a lot of common ground. Best regards, FrankB 21:42, 8 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

ContiE has impersonated me on other wikis

Hi, I'm in a potentially awkward position with an Administrator. I have read the Wiki pages on dispute resolution but I'm still not sure how to proceed.

The Admin ContiE has a personal grudge against me for reasons I do not fully understand. He has been this way since I began frequenting wikipedia.

I have done work improving the furvert article. He has basically gone on a crusade against any edit I make. He controls every furry category article and several others ruthlessly. He is an iron fist and bans anyone he edit wars with. I had uploaded pictures and he deleted them with no talking. He seems to believe I am every person he has had an edit war against. He is always using personal attacks, calling me troll without reason. I uploaded them again and he voted them for deleted, but to his surprise the person who runs the images, thank you Nv8200p, found they were acceptable once I tagged them properly. Just recently he removed both the images without himself discussing it in the talk page (unless he was the same person who discussed only one) with the edit here [1] Then ContiE assumed bad faith, added his constant insult of troll in the talk page. It appears on a completed different wiki, a comedy one in all things, somebody else stole my username and I believe this was Conti himself and uploaded them. ContiE showed it as his reason. While vandalism like his, I would revert and mention it, he would ban me permanently if I undid his edit. That is why I am asking admins for help. He holds a couple of accounts on wikipedia and I think they are administrators so I have to be careful who I tell about this. Arights 07:32, 10 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

A KISS Rfa Thanks

Thank you, I've been promoted. psch e mp | talk 01:24, 11 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you

Thank you!
Hello Karmafist/Archive21. Thank you for your support in my RfA! It passed with a final tally of 91/3/5. I am quite humbled and pleased by the community's show of confidence in me. If you need help or just want to talk, let me know. Cheers! -- F a ng Aili ^說嗎?

Can I Help You?

Hey Karmafist,

Long time. Anything I can do to help you ATM? Computerjoe 's talk 18:30, 12 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Congratulations on getting elected!

Nice to know there's one more socialist to put up against the wall when the revolution comes. :D

Seriously, congratulations. Kurt Weber 15:43, 15 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Congratulations too! And good party choice. _-M ^o P-_ 12:57, 18 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Darn, I must be really late, but congratulations! :) - Cheers, Mailer Diablo 15:17, 18 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

He is Risen!

Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!
our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!
who did once upon the cross, Alleluia!
suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!

Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia!
unto Christ, our heavenly King, Alleluia!
who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia!
sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia!

But the pains which he endured, Alleluia!
our salvation have procured, Alleluia!
now above the sky he's King, Alleluia!

where the angels ever sing. Alleluia!

-- Psy guy ^Talk 05:58, 16 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

If I can trouble you for a little feedback

How'd the election go? DO I address you now as 'Your Emminence'? <G> The above seem to lean that way! I guess congradulations are in order. Grand!

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)[reply]

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! FrankB 06:15, 16 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Happy Easter!

afd

Just thought I'd let you know: someone is reopening the "minor candidates" debate.

CJCurrie 05:31, 18 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

ArbCom enforcement

I have blocked you for 48 hours per Wikipedia:Requests_for_arbitration/Karmafist for a series of welcome messages in violation of your ArbCom restrictions, including this one, with the edit summary "fuck it. The Kangaroo Court wants me gone? Let them get their wish." (If you were a newbie and got a message and saw that edit summary, what would you think?) —Bunchofgrapes (talk) 15:40, 18 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Karmafist, if you could use more relevent edit summaries, it would be easier for other editors to understand your edits. If you would please do this, it would be very helpful to you, and everyone else. Thanks, Prodego ^talk 22:47, 18 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Karmafist! What the hell are you doing?! You're commiting Wikisuicide! --Cyde Weys 23:08, 18 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Your recent edits

Mate, you were blocked one year (incorrectly, I might add) by UninvitedCompany. I've reduced it to a week, (the maximum that it should be), pending possible discussion with you. Why are you doing this, mate? You know that it'd just get you in trouble. You're a great contributor, please don't self-destruct. NSL E _(T+C) at 00:28 UTC (2006-04-19)

AC elections

Since you are blocked for a week, if you wright a statement I would gladly add it for you just email it to me. I Lov E Plankton 02:24, 22 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Suggestion, ILP: read before posting? ;) I've already posted his statement. NSL E _(T+C) at 02:31 UTC (2006-04-22)

sorry you couldn't be in the elections. I Lov E Plankton 00:51, 23 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Second that. :-/ The Minist e r of War ^(Peace) 09:59, 23 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Your recent contribs

You yourself say that people should not unilaterally decide what is allowed and what is not allowed on Wikipedia. Yet, I almost feel that by defying the arbcom, you are inadvertantly trying to do that. Perhaps if you wish to defy the arbcom, you should follow your principles and seek consensus for a policy of overruling the arbcom by consensus, and then trying to reverse the decision. But I think we both know that most Wikipedians will probably not approve of using partison signatures for welcoming people, and it is thus a lost cause. I thus plead that you just accept the decision. Also, from your perspective, I don't think what you are doing makes much sense. You want to reform Wikipedia, but you will not be able to do so if you get banned. Wh e re ^(talk) 02:15, 23 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Karmafist I have to say I agree with him that if you are going to reform wikipedia you can't be blocked to do it. I Lov E Plankton 02:28, 23 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Karmafist, I don't know if you're even reading this anymore, since it apparently hasn't taken effect. You don't seem to be interested in listening to anybody else's opinion anymore. But just in case you still care about what we think, I'd like to ask you to review your second RFA, in which many people voiced their faith in you. I ask you now: will you betray their trust? TheJabberwock 19:18, 23 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Also something I just saw: User talk:Radiant!#It Is Disgraceful. TheJabberwʘck 04:57, 25 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Hello

I just wanted to drop you a short hello, I haven't spoken with you in a while. I hope all for you is well. Have a good day. Ardenn 03:00, 23 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Congratulations

I just noticed your [partial] success in the NH elections. Watch out for the cabal! --Tantalum T e lluride 04:56, 23 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

The republican party is a cabal now? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 203.122.195.111 (talk • contribs) 12:17, 23 April 2006.

Did I say "cabal"? There is no cabal. --Tantalum T e lluride 19:23, 23 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Of course there is a cabal. Have you not heard of a cabal-stayed bridge? Why if it were not for the cabal the entire structure would come-a-tumblin' down. hydnjo talk 20:32, 23 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

You're absolutely right. How could I have forgotten about the capital of Afghanistan? --Tantalum T e lluride 05:22, 24 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

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. --Cel es tianpower ^háblame 20:42, 23 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Congrats!

Just wanted say wahooooo! and congratulations on your elected position! You should have felt really proud just even running as most people never even make an effort to hold office but you actually won! Wahoooo! Even though you and I are very opposite on economic freedom issues, I'm proud of you and wish you the best. Congrats again! :-) Lawyer2b 15:44, 2 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Esperanza Newsletter, Issue #3

Administrator Coaching
The Administrator Coaching program is a program aimed at preparing Wikipedians for Adminship or helping them understand the intricacies of Wikipedia better. Recently, changes have been made to the requirements of coachees. Please review them before requesting this service. This would be something like the Welcoming Committee, but for people who have figured out the basics of editing articles; they're not newcomers any more, but they might want some help in learning new roles. Some might like suggestions about how to learn vandal patrol, or mentoring on taking an article to featured status, or guidance with a proposal they plan to make at the Village Pump, for example. In this way, Esperanza would help keep hope alive for Wikipedia because we would always be grooming the next generation of admins.
Stressbusters
The Stressbusters are a subset of Esperanza aiming to investigate the causes of stress. New eyes on the situation are always welcome!
Note from the editor
As always, MiszaBot handled this delivery. Thank you! Also, congratulations go to Pschemp, Titoxd and Freakofnurture for being elected in the last elections! An Esperanzial May to all of the readership!

The last AC meeting (full log)
Posting logs of the Esperanza IRC channel are explicitly banned anywhere. Violation of this rule results in deletion and a ban from the channel. A disclaimer is going to be added to the Esperanza main page. We are humans and, as such, are imperfect. Various revisions have been made to the Code of Conduct. Please see them, as the proposal is ready to be ratified by the community and enacted. All members will members to have to re-confirm their membership after accepting the Code of Conduct. Referendums are to be held on whether terms of AC members should be lengthened and whether we should abolish votes full stop. Admin Coaching reform is agreed upon.
Signed...
Celestianpower, JoanneB, Titoxd, Pschemp and Freakofnurture 20:29, 7 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

To Karmafist

For your willingness to stand up for yourself and for the rest of us, against the Arbcom and even against Jimbo himself, I present you with the outspoken barnstars. TheJabberwʘck 03:55, 13 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Though I do not always agree with your decisions, I admire you for your courage in making them, and I think you deserve a reward. I hope to see you back here soon, and until then:

I also would like to say thank you for being so outspoken even if it meant getting banned. I Lo ve Plankton ⁽^T^—^C^—^U^—^L⁾ 04:35, 13 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

He's not banned. He hasn't even been blocked since April 26. —Bunchofgrapes (talk) 17:07, 13 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

<sarcasm>Really, I didn't know that.</sarcasm> I Lo ve Plankton ⁽^T^—^C^—^U^—^L⁾ 18:02, 23 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Um, ok, forgive me for misunderstanding whatever I misunderstood :-( —Bunchofgrapes (talk) 18:12, 23 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I accidently said banned instead of blocked. ILove Plankton ⁽^T^—^C^—^U^—^L⁾ 19:24, 23 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I see. Sorry if I came off as condescending there, then. There were people considering an indefinite block at the time, so I thought you might have thought that had happened. —Bunchofgrapes (talk) 20:03, 23 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I'd like to say the same as well. —

nathanrdotco m ^{(Got something to say? Say it.)} 09:16, 13 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Right on! Fight the power! The bloated bureaucracy of Wikipedia must fall! This is a Free Encyclopedia for Everyone. Not just a place where people get information, and get badly mistreated for angering a commitee of corrupt elders! By the people, for the people! - RPharazon 03:12, 14 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

User:Karmafist/russian welcome

dat wure weri nazt ruzian. i hawe junable two got money partz if it.

really, no joke. if one gets such a greeting as a newcomer, the chances of running away are way too high. Cheers, Goldie (tell me) 18:51, 26 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

The Pope is Catholic

One unassuming day, on the talk page of Wikipedia:Wikipedia is an encyclopedia,

After this puppy, I sincerely look forward to other insanely obvious guidelines and policies such as Wikipedia:The Pope Is Catholic or Wikipedia:One Plus One Equals Two. karmafist 19:42, 5 December 2005 (UTC)

The prophecy came true: Wikipedia:The Pope is Catholic. —THIS IS MESSEDOCKER (TALK) 23:02, 26 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]