User talk:Download/Archives/2009/May
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Nomination
Your RfA
I've added my co-nom. If there is anything that you would like me to change, please tell me before you transclude it. Good luck! GT5162 (我的对话页) 21:42, 2 May 2009 (UTC)
- Thank you very much! I'll get straight to answering the questions. -down load | sign! 21:42, 2 May 2009 (UTC)
- I will be going offline soon so I won't be able to add my support until tomorrow. GT5162 (我的对话页) 21:43, 2 May 2009 (UTC)
- No problem. Thank you again. -down load | sign! 21:46, 2 May 2009 (UTC)
- You might want to add {{RfX-notice |a}} on your userpage. M C 10 | Sign here! 04:36, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
- I actually don't want to add that; most users whose RfA's I've !voted in didn't add that... Thanks, -down load | sign! 04:38, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
- Oh, and you should also accept the nomination. M C 10 | Sign here! 05:18, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
- (Reply to message from my talk page).That's fine with me. Thanks for letting me know. GT5162 (我的对话页) 16:56, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
- BTW, you should now accept the nomination. About 1-2 days have passed. M C 10 | Sign here! 00:21, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
- I'll accept and transclude it tomorrow. Thanks, -down load ׀ sign! 03:48, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
- BTW, you should now accept the nomination. About 1-2 days have passed. M C 10 | Sign here! 00:21, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
- (Reply to message from my talk page).That's fine with me. Thanks for letting me know. GT5162 (我的对话页) 16:56, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
- Oh, and you should also accept the nomination. M C 10 | Sign here! 05:18, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
- I actually don't want to add that; most users whose RfA's I've !voted in didn't add that... Thanks, -down load | sign! 04:38, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
- You might want to add {{RfX-notice |a}} on your userpage. M C 10 | Sign here! 04:36, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
- No problem. Thank you again. -down load | sign! 21:46, 2 May 2009 (UTC)
- I will be going offline soon so I won't be able to add my support until tomorrow. GT5162 (我的对话页) 21:43, 2 May 2009 (UTC)
WikiCake for you!
T3chl0v3r (talk) has given you a WikiCake! WikiCakes promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day a little better. Spread the WikiLove by giving someone else a cake, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Bon appetit!
Spread the tastiness of cakes by adding {{subst:GiveCake }} to their talk page with a friendly message.
- Thank you! I love the image! -down load ׀ sign! 19:46, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
- You're welcome! Always happy to spread the wikilove. T3chl0v3r (talk) 20:05, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
Copyright problems with Seven ways to greet a neighbor
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However, for textual content, you may simply consider rewriting the content in your own words. While we appreciate contributions, we must require all contributors to understand and comply with our copyright policy. Wikipedia takes copyright concerns very seriously, and persistent violators will be blocked from editing. Thank you. either way (talk) 20:29, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
- Replied on talk page. It is not a copyvio. -down load ׀ sign! 20:54, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
My bad grammar
Just a small note to anyone who sees it: Sorry for my bad grammar on my recent posts on talk pages; my mind has been wandering. -down load ׀ sign! 21:07, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
Talkback
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Please see the reasoning for why it is listed for deletion on that page under my table.. T3chl0v3r (talk) 22:27, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
- Thanks for the notice. -down load ׀ sign! 22:29, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
- Your welcome. T3chl0v3r (talk) 22:39, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
Re: RfA
I'd say that's a wise idea, but obviously it's your call. In my opinion, a willingness to accept the fact that you need more experience demonstrates maturity, so you're already off to a good start. :) –Juliancolton | Talk 00:53, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- I've decided to let it run for a little while more. I want to see the reasons why other users oppose, and I'll start an editor review later. Thanks, -down load ׀ sign! 01:06, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- Sounds good. Best of luck! –Juliancolton | Talk 01:13, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- I agree. If you're getting constructive feedback (as I hope mine was!) then let it run - you'll get far more feedback this way than by opening an editor review. Of course, if it starts to get nasty or if you've had enough, then withdraw. But hopefully it won't. Best wishes, — Martin (MSGJ · talk) 13:44, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
Happy Download's Day!
Download has been identified as an Awesome Wikipedian,
so I've officially declared today as Download's Day!
For being an excellent model and teacher for your adoptees, on top of your vigilant vandal fighting and content writing,
enjoy being the star of the day, dear Download!
Signed,
Dylan (chat, work, ping, sign)
--Dylan 620 Efforts · Toolbox 03:11, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- Thank you very much! Much appreciated. -down load ׀ sign! 03:12, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
Barnstar
Hey Download, thank you for the barnstar. :-) AdjustShift (talk) 14:54, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
Thanks!
Thanks for the Bubble Tea, and I wish you the best of luck in your RfA. S D 5 18:50, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
question
Since you are applying to become an admin, and admins should know everything, I have come to you with a question. When should the Shared IP template be used? If you reply here, please leave a talkback at my talk page. Thanks (and good luck on the RFA) Griffinofwales (talk) 04:49, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- The template's documentation states:
- I'm pretty sure you're allowed to place it on the user talk page of anonymous editors when it has been confirmed that multiple editors use the IP. Hope that helps. -down load ׀ sign! 05:01, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- I was just checking to see if a vandal had to use the IP before the template was placed.
When should Template:ISP be used? Griffinofwales (talk) 05:06, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- I'm pretty sure it should be used when it is confirmed that an IP address is not stable, and after the internet connection is disconnected, the IP address is used by another person. This is different than {{sharedIP }} as the SharedIP template may show that two or more people who use the same computer/internet connection on a regular schedule. -down load ׀ sign! 01:21, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- That's why you submitted a RFA and I didn't.
Is there an easy way to know if IP addresses switch computers? Griffinofwales (talk) 01:35, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- That's the tricky part. It's either placed by the IP address itself, when there's multiple editors from a company, etc. In other cases, you'd need to refer to the editing style of the IP, and see if it might be shared. However, this is not always correct. So, I guess there is no easy way to do so. If you'd like to welcome IPs and encourage them to create an account, you could try adding {{subst:welcomeIP }} to their talk page though. -down load ׀ sign! 01:38, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
At your RFA a nominator mentioned a GA you worked on but you removed it from your list of articles because you only did some minor edits. You added the article to your user page at 1:18 GMT December 18, 2008. This might explain something. Griffinofwales (talk) 01:48, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- I really have no idea why I added the article, but looking at my contributions I believe that I added it as I made some important edits to Linkin Park's songs. -down load ׀ sign! 02:34, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
Another question! Are IP addresses allow to blank their own talk pages? Griffinofwales (talk) 21:23, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- Actually, they are. In fact, all users can remove anything off their talk page other than {{unblock }} templates while they are still blocked. -down load ׀ sign! 21:58, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
I saw your post at ANI. Were you serious about retiring? Because I don't believe you (no offense). Griffinofwales (talk) 01:28, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- I'd considered it, but I'm too addicted to Wikipedia to retire. :) -down load ׀ sign! 01:30, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
Images
Could you help File:Movicons2-hello.gif and File:Welcomebanner.gif have transparent backgrounds? Thanks. M C 10 | Sign here! 01:14, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- Hmm... I'm not very good with .gifs as they are animated but I guess I could try editing them frame for frame. -down load ׀ sign! 01:22, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- I'll try it with File:Movicons2-hello.gif as it has a white background and only two frames. -down load ׀ sign! 01:47, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- I really might start editing .gifs; they seem easy enough and are quite fun. -down load ׀ sign! 04:07, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- I've just found out that if I add a transparency to any of the layers, the other frames will peek through. I now have no idea of how to make the backgrounds transparent without opacity. -down load ׀ sign! 01:52, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- If you still want this done, I'll do it. — neuro (talk) 08:44, 7 May 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Neurolysis exhibiting himself in public (talk • contribs)
- I've just found out that if I add a transparency to any of the layers, the other frames will peek through. I now have no idea of how to make the backgrounds transparent without opacity. -down load ׀ sign! 01:52, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- I really might start editing .gifs; they seem easy enough and are quite fun. -down load ׀ sign! 04:07, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- I'll try it with File:Movicons2-hello.gif as it has a white background and only two frames. -down load ׀ sign! 01:47, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
Thank you for your opinion
Download, Gaia Octavia Agrippa 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. Go on, smile! Cheers, and happy editing! Gaia Octavia Agrippa Talk | Sign 20:00, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
Smile at others by adding {{subst:Smile }} to their talk page with a friendly message.
- Thanks. -down load ׀ sign! 23:18, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
Talkback
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Either Way's RfC
Just a heads up....Either Way's RfC was deleted for being "Improperly certified". - NeutralHomer • Talk • 07:24, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- Looks like it's been restored... I don't think seresin should have deleted it in the first place rather than resolving it by consensus. -down load ׀ sign! 19:11, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Damn you, download
I played piano and percussion in school. Loved it. But there was no one I hated more than those people with perfect pitch. I hope you cherish and love that talent you got. I spent forever trying to get close to it. :( TravisAF (talk) 09:26, 10 May 2009 (UTC)
- Thank you! Keep on trying, you'll be able to get perfect pitch with practice! -down load ׀ sign! 16:39, 10 May 2009 (UTC)
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Your RfA...
...unfortunately did not demonstrate the consensus necessary to become a sysop; I'm sorry. However, you received both support, and advice from those who did not feel you were ready at this time. Hopefully, if you are still interested, you can use this as a wiki-learning experience and further develop the skill and judgment that would allow you to gain the community's trust. Good Luck! -- Avi (talk) 22:49, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
- Tough luck, Download, sorry that I didn't participate. Better luck next time! --Dylan 620 Efforts · Toolbox 23:00, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
- Sorry about your failed RfA, I thought you'd be a great admin. Like Avi said, if you fix any of the problems that were raised in the RfA, I'm sure you'll gain a lot more support. Good luck, I'll be looking forward to your next RfA (assuming you still wish to become an admin).--Disturbed Nerd999 (Delete!) 23:04, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
- Thanks! I plan on following up on the concerns raised in my RfA. -down load ׀ sign! 23:28, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
- Sorry about your failed RfA, I thought you'd be a great admin. Like Avi said, if you fix any of the problems that were raised in the RfA, I'm sure you'll gain a lot more support. Good luck, I'll be looking forward to your next RfA (assuming you still wish to become an admin).--Disturbed Nerd999 (Delete!) 23:04, 11 May 2009 (UTC)
Take heart! I think you'd have made a great admin, the majority of people who commented agreed, and based on the comments of the opposes, most of them think you'll be a great prospect eventually. I'll be pleased to support you if/when you should try again. Cheers, Ray Talk 04:01, 12 May 2009 (UTC)
Tough break. I was pushing for you to be nominated and I thought you wouldn't have any issue passing. Oh well. Hope you re-run again in a few months. Cheers. --MZMcBride (talk) 04:27, 12 May 2009 (UTC)
RfA Thank You
Re: RfA Thanks
Hi
I came across your page and i loved it. So i made use of your navigator coding . Thanks man Subash.chandran007 (talk) 05:27, 12 May 2009 (UTC)
- You're welcome, glad to help! -down load ׀ sign! 01:15, 13 May 2009 (UTC)
Hey man
Sorry, but I didn't notice your page until AFTER it had been closed. Count me in on a support !vote next time. — BQZip01 — talk 06:18, 12 May 2009 (UTC)
RfA
I don;t think our paths have crossed before but I just wanted to say it's a shame your RfA didn't make it. I suppose I can understand the concerns of those editors who opposed it, but I thought you would have made a good job of it. C'est la vie, I suppose. I don't spend huge amounts of time loitering in RfA so if you do run again, drop me a line! Kind regards, HJMitchell You rang? 07:40, 12 May 2009 (UTC)
- You're welcome. Keep up the good work. Acalamari 20:02, 12 May 2009 (UTC)
- If you can win Neuro's support next time, then you are sure to be able to get my support. His oppose rang the truest, which was the main reason why I opposed instead of supported. Ottava Rima (talk) 02:17, 13 May 2009 (UTC)
- Thank you everyone for all the useful comments! Much appreciated. -down load ׀ sign! 02:18, 13 May 2009 (UTC)
Re: RfA Thanks
Per the P.S. in your message, I did know what the reading the small print was for. However, I was a bit concerned about the amount of effort you seemed to put into it. Good luck if you run again at RfA. Thanks, gENIUS 101 21:06, 12 May 2009 (UTC)
Just so you know...
I would even have had contact with either way had it not been for an edit war with this user, on the 2009 Rose Bowl page. So, he might also be to blame. FMAFan1990 (talk) 22:35, 12 May 2009 (UTC)
chocolate
Thanks for your thanks, but that was too much chocolate. I am going to have stomachache for weeks (but chocolate is worth it). Griffinofwales (talk) 22:43, 12 May 2009 (UTC)
Sorry for the very late response.
Sorry, I didn't have much time.
Weatherlover819 (talk) has eaten your {{cookie }}! The cookie made them happy and they'd like to give you a great big hug for donating it. Spread the WikiLove by giving out more {{cookie }}s, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Thanks again!
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Once again, thanks.
- Thanks, glad to have helped you! Happy editing! -down load ׀ sign! 21:45, 13 May 2009 (UTC)
An old adoptée calling for help...
Hi Download! This is the first time I'll be asking for help since I graduated from the adopt-a-user program. I've made a portal on one of my subpages about myself (located here) and I'm kind of stuck on what to do. I want to add the stuff that's on the main page like Today;s featured article and On this day..., but I don't know how to put them in. If possible, can you tell me how? Ross Rhodes (T C ) Sign! 18:32, 14 May 2009 (UTC)
- To add the featured article, you can add {{Wikipedia:Today's featured article/{{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTDAY}}, {{CURRENTYEAR}}}} to your page. {{Wikipedia:Selected anniversaries/{{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTDAY}}}} adds On this day. -down load ׀ sign! 22:16, 14 May 2009 (UTC)
Another question
Can't I have a barnstar for having the largest ammount of userboxes? I think I do have the most; I did some maths and figured out I have about 357 boxes on my page. Ross Rhodes (T C ) Sign! 21:17, 14 May 2009 (UTC)
- Here you go. :) -down load ׀ sign! 01:59, 15 May 2009 (UTC)
- Hooray! Another barnstar to be proud of getting! :) Ross Rhodes (T C ) Sign! 14:54, 15 May 2009 (UTC)
