User talk:Go Phightins!

This page was last edited or modified by Lucia Black (talk) on Saturday 5:57:53 February 28, 2015 (UTC).

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NL East

Team	W	L	Pct.	GB	Home	Road
Washington Nationals	96	66	.593	—	51‍–‍30	45‍–‍36
Atlanta Braves	79	83	.488	17	42‍–‍39	37‍–‍44
New York Mets	79	83	.488	17	40‍–‍41	39‍–‍42
Miami Marlins	77	85	.475	19	42‍–‍39	35‍–‍46
Philadelphia Phillies	73	89	.451	23	37‍–‍44	36‍–‍45

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Here is a list of the print resources I personally own in my virtual library, in case they would be useful for article expansion. Go Phightins!

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Thank you

for your editorial. It was a great piece. TParis, Secret, and Dennis Brown's retirements/indefinite WikiBreaks have really gotten to me, and leaves me like "who do I have to look up to anymore?", because they were such civil and hardworking people. TParis's reasons for his retirement has even got me thinking about it, on top of many stressful events on WP this month. I would like to thank you again, these retirements deserved this attention, because when admins like those listed above retire, a part of Wikipedia dies. But enough ranting for now. Regards, --AmaryllisGardener ^talk 03:33, 20 February 2015 (UTC)

You're more than welcome, AmaryllisGardner. It was something that had been bothering me for quite a while, and I finally decided to write about it. It certainly is a major concern, and one I am glad you share. Go Phightins! 04:08, 20 February 2015 (UTC)

Same. Especially for mentioning the twice missed admin to whom I dedicated an article (about praise) that is pictured in my user's infobox. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:55, 20 February 2015 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Justin De Fratus

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Justin De Fratus you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Newyorkadam -- Newyorkadam (talk) 18:21, 21 February 2015 (UTC)

Formatting of season schedule tables

Phightins, sir, please take a look at these threads: [1] and [2]. I am not opposed to change, but I do think we should carefully consider the proper way to implement changes in contravention of well-established practice. Your feedback on the relevant talk pages is requested. Dirtlawyer1 (talk) 15:15, 23 February 2015 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Justin De Fratus

The article Justin De Fratus you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:Justin De Fratus for things which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Newyorkadam -- Newyorkadam (talk) 17:20, 23 February 2015 (UTC)

WP:Co-op: Presentation at Wikimania 2015

Hey Go Phightins!. I've put in a submission for a presentation at Wikimania 2015 called Is Two the Magic Number?: The Co-op and New Editor Engagement through Mentorship. I'll be talking about the state of finding help spaces on en.wiki and how our new mentorship space, The Co-op, factors into that picture. Reviewing will begin soon and I'll need your help to be able to present our work. Please review our proposal and give us feedback. If you would be interested in seeing this presentation, whether you are attending or not, please add your name to the signup at the bottom of the proposal (you do not need to attend Wikimania to express interest in presentations). I, JethroBT ^{drop me a line} on behalf of Wikipedia:Co-op.

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Request for AN

I request to gain permission in WP:AN to either repeal my ban...and if doesn't work, to request to be site-banned completely. I have taken a break. and i'm still willing to voice the outcome.Lucia Black (talk) 02:44, 28 February 2015 (UTC)

Hi Lucia. I honestly have not followed the developments on AN regarding your topic ban [there was a thread in January?]. I seem to recall that editors wanted to see you demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively with fellow editors in another topic area before returning to Japanese video games ... is that correct? Have you done so? If so, I would say you may start a new thread on AN explaining that progress and asking for the ban to be rescinded. Go Phightins! 03:35, 28 February 2015 (UTC)

I really wish someone did care enough, or at least really wanted to rectify the issue. But let me clarify that no, it was not in January that i'm aware of. It was much earlier. And the ban encompasses far more so "Japanese video games" it encompasses "all" Japanese culture. (books, movies, animation, i'm even afraid to go in Japanese history aswell) So its definitely more broader (which trust me, its a large chunk of media).

I'm still lacking in ambition and motivation to edit (in general, not just in my preferred editing), i have looked into several topic outside the ban in the past, all while still focusing on life. Even after taking a break (as suggested by others) in attempts to see other people's view and calmed down, i cannot even for the slightest bit agree with the situation when i do attempt to edit elsewhere. (which may i reiterate the ban is not based on Japanese media at all).

Which is why i am requesting to reconsider, or at least modify it. And if not, i'll simply request for a legitimate site ban. Which i hope i'm not banned from at least requesting that. There has to be some leeway where they can work with an editor. otherwise my only option at this point is requesting for FULL investigation of the matter. Because i'm tired of people making me look 100 times worst than what it really is. And i have to submit to these accusations time and time again, never getting rectified. and trust me when i say, if i submit this one time, just like the previous time, it will NOT rectify the previous inflated history...i want it to be clean, a completely, clean or at least judge the situation for what it really is NOT for what people have inflated it to be. Lucia Black (talk) 05:54, 28 February 2015 (UTC)

I hate the Phillies

But more importantly, I had a record of a technical conversation I had with Mr. Stradivarius on the feasibility of the things I was suggesting earlier here. ResMar 05:29, 28 February 2015 (UTC)