User talk:Useight/Archive17

Nessie

Do you have a link to the discussion for your recent page move ("per talk page")? I can't seem to find any history at either Talk:Nessie or Talk:Nessie (disambiguation), and the move itself seems a little counter-intuitive to me. Regards, DeLarge (talk) 17:35, 15 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The diff is actually this one, but it's a deleted edit. I guess I was looking at something else when I typed in my move reason. It was actually moved because of the reason given in that deleted edit: "duplicate (also, the current page is much less extensive)". The previous contents of the page was:

A female first name, usually short for Vanessa
A nickname for the Loch Ness Monster
A nickname for the character Inez in Cyberchase

The move doesn't seem counter-intuitive to me. Useight (talk) 22:40, 15 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ahhh, that explains a lot.

I created the dab page at Nessie (disambiguation) back in March 2007, and at that time Nessie was a redirect to the Loch Ness Monster, which I thought was perfectly sensible. At some point in between someone’s had the bright idea to create a second disambiguation page. I never had Nessie on my watchlist, hence never noticed when it happened.

My own opinion is that the monster is by far the primary use of the term, hence why I thought it "counter-intuitive" – I thought you’d over-written the redirect. Would you be ok to restore it to Nessie (disambiguation) and recreate the redirect as an uncontroversial move, or would you be happier if I throw this open to WP:RM for confirmation? Regards, ‘’--DeLarge (talk) 15:51, 16 April 2010 (UTC)’’[reply]

Yeah, that scenario seems to be the most sensible. I have moved the disambig to Nessie (disambiguation) and recreated Nessie as a redirect to Loch Ness Monster. I also added a "see also" to the article directing to the disambig page, just in case. Useight (talk) 21:35, 16 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry!

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Hey, thanks for the change back. I'm sorry for the inconvenience, it won't happen again. Cheers! The Arbiter^★_★^★ 00:53, 19 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

You're welcome. That's what I'm here for. Useight (talk) 04:20, 19 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Could you restore User talk:The Arbiter/Abox for me, please? When the crazy rename happened, I think it got deleted accidentally. Thanks! The Arbiter^★_★^★ 00:07, 27 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I have restored User talk:Dr. Rhino/Abox. I think that's the one you wanted, the page you linked was just a redirect to User talk:The Arbiter (usurped2)/Abox, which was a redirect to User talk:Dr. Rhino/Abox. I then moved the Dr. Rhino version to the The Arbiter location. Let me know if I restored the wrong page. Useight (talk) 00:16, 27 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you very much! Could you also restore user talk:The Arbiter/Archives/October 2009? —Preceding unsigned comment added by The Arbiter (talk • contribs)

Done. Useight (talk) 19:35, 1 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Could you also restore User talk:The Arbiter/Archives/February 2010? Thanks! The Arbiter^★_★^★ 00:29, 12 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Useight (talk) 01:21, 12 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

WikiCup 2010 April newsletter

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WikiProject Harry Potter: Evanna Lynch

WikiProject Harry Potter has been rather inactive recently. I've been working on the Evanna Lynch article lately, and have based it off the featured article Emma Watson. I thought I'd ask if you would like to collaborate on the article, as part of a possible WikiProject revival. Leave your response at the article's talk page. Thanks! Alex Douglas (talk) 11:35, 1 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Replied there. Useight (talk) 14:59, 1 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Could I have your comment on this question please. Thanks! Alex Douglas (talk) 14:31, 5 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

"What administrative work do you intend to take part in"

...is fine IMO. "The rule which forbids ending a sentence with a preposition is the kind of nonsense up with which I will not put", as Churchill famously said. "Which" instead of "What" would have been better not long ago, but the grammarians have lost that one, too. (Watching) - Dank (push to talk) 18:15, 16 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, I'm fine with it too, but I figured as long as we were discussing the wording, I'd bring up the potential grammatical improvement. Useight (talk) 21:14, 16 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Glad to see people care :) - Dank (push to talk) 21:28, 16 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Utah meetup this next weekend

Some of us are going to try to meetup at the CONduit art show this coming weekend (May 28-30). You are welcome to to come and meetup any time, though we can discuss a specific time here. You can see a great art show, too! ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 02:56, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I can probably make it. Useight (talk) 03:29, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

waves

I'm sure everyone would be fine with you keeping the bits while you're gone (well, I should never say everyone :)). You'll have a few hours to consider I'm sure. I think that #8 on your list might slow you down a bit, but with practice, perfection is approached. Cheers, Prodego ^talk 07:04, 30 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I hope you find what you're looking for. Remember: the enemy's gate is down. –xeno^talk 01:50, 31 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I just want to wish you the best of luck and also remind you that we will always be delighted to have you back. Best, NW (Talk) 23:53, 31 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Worthwhile goals on your userpage. I wish you well and you're always welcome back. The neatest wiki farewell I've seen. — Rlevse • Talk • 09:51, 1 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I was pleasantly surprised to see me on your list of users who have shaped your experience here (and humbled). I wish you well, and look forward to seeing you again, when you either can't stay away any longer (!) or when you have completed your list. Either way, I agree with Rlevse: a neat wiki farewell -- PhantomSteve/talk|contribs\ 15:38, 1 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I found it quite interesting how many of the names I recognized... I agree with Rlevse, this is definitely the coolest farewell I've had the privilege of reading. Good luck! =) 「ダイノガイ千？！」^{? · Talk⇒Dinoguy1000} 16:29, 1 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for all your contributions, and enjoy your experiences. Hopefully we'll see you back around these parts one day! My very best, AGK 21:53, 1 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I'm honored to be on your list of significant editors. Sorry to see you go, but I find comfort in the fact that you're leaving for honest, genuine reasons. Take care. Juliancolton (talk) 12:06, 8 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Ok call me slow... I just noticed you retired... GL and hope to see you back someday.---Balloonman ^{NO! I'm Spartacus!} 00:32, 5 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- PS I'm honored to be number 8 on your list of significant editors... (don't nobody go pointing out the fact that it is alphabetized.)---Balloonman ^{NO! I'm Spartacus!} 00:34, 5 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you

Useight - Thank for your participation and support in my RfA.

I can honestly say that your comments and your trust in me are greatly appreciated.

Please let me know if you ever have any suggestions for me as an editor, or comments based on my admin actions.

Thank you! 7 22:48, 5 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ya know . . .

. . . not for nothin', I removed you from WP:MIA and was quickly reverted because, in your case, you really, really meant it. I am glad you're still lurking about on some level, and I won't try to remove you from the list again, but for the record, you ain't gone!--~T P W 00:55, 11 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]

You are now a Reviewer

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Spoken article tag removed

As you seem to be (semi-)retired, I've removed your Spoken Wikipedia In Progress tag from Talk:Pokémon. I've also removed the request tag itself, as I don't think these are the kind of articles we need audio recordings of. Articles with further development, especially featured ones, are much more suitable for that. Cheers, theFace 11:23, 27 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Evanna Lynch

Five months ago I began working on Evanna Lynch and last week it was listed as a good article. I've recently requested a peer review recently to find out what needs fixing before it is ready for WP:FAC. And so, if you're offer still stands could you please take a look at the article —"proofread and edit at the micro level"—so it is ready for WP:FAC? Thanks! Alex Douglas (talk) 14:53, 9 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]