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I am outraged that the AdminWatch initiative to level the playing field between the standards of behaviour expected of administrators and non-administrators was taken to MFD. It may work, it may not, but the defensive attitudes displayed by some administrators left a bad taste in the mouth. No wonder that so many editors simply walk away from the project in the face of unchecked administrator abuse. The chaotic, inconsistent, abusive, and arbitrary way this project is being policed and run has become unacceptable to me. IP editors are allowed to run amok, yet long-standing contributors are held to standards of behaviour met by very few administrators. If there are ever processes put in place to deal with the children who have taken over the project, then I may consider returning one day. Until then, adieu.

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Wotcha

Horribly addictive this place...... Pedro :  Chat  21:19, 9 March 2009 (UTC)

I popped in to finish off the GA review I'd started before I was so rudely interrupted. Whether the motivation to do anything else here will return remains to be seen. --Malleus Fatuorum 21:22, 9 March 2009 (UTC)

I note you at least seem to have found some motivation to edit a popular website that provides critical commentary regarding the Misplaced Pages project..... :) Pedro :  Chat  21:32, 9 March 2009 (UTC)

Indeed I have. Quite eye-opening. --Malleus Fatuorum 21:38, 9 March 2009 (UTC)

Motivation. :) That is 50% of the early life page sans discussion of his juvenalia. You can see part way down a section that the Peterloo Massacre should probably be elaborated on. There are some other Manchester things that need to be discussed. I will be working on this more during this week. But yeah. Ottava Rima (talk) 22:03, 9 March 2009 (UTC)

Seems to be coming along nicely. I see that you've got your hands pretty full with Lucy at the moment though. --Malleus Fatuorum 22:20, 9 March 2009 (UTC)

I don't mind complaints about a need for copyediting, especially when I didn't touch the language since the content was first added. However, I get upset when someone implies that it is the worse thing ever, especially after there were many copyedits by multiple users and there was jargon thrown out that has no connection to their actual use. It is so frustrating. >.< Ottava Rima (talk) 22:30, 9 March 2009 (UTC)

Good article reassessments

Hi, when you delist good articles in the future, could you please also remove the good article ratings from the Wikiprojects? I corrected a dozen old ones. Thanks. Hekerui (talk) 22:00, 9 March 2009 (UTC)

The project assessments are nothing to do with me, and nothing to do with any GA review. So to answer your question directly, no I won't. --Malleus Fatuorum 22:08, 9 March 2009 (UTC)

In the "Pass" section of WP:GAN it says "Also, update the class parameters to "GA" for project templates on the talk page." So the way a Wikiproject tag gets a GA rating is exactly with the GA review process, therefore it makes sense to change the rating with delisting. It would be a lot unnecessary work to go through all of your delistings, as you contribute quite a few and they are reasonable, and this is why I suggested changing the ratings along with the article history. Please reconsider, thank you. Hekerui (talk) 22:30, 9 March 2009 (UTC)

I suggest that it may be better for you to bring this up at WT:GA, as I have absolutely no intention of altering any project taggings. How would I decide (or how do you decide) that a delisted GA should be a B-class, or a C, or whatever? That's a matter for the projects themselves to decide. I'll contribute to the more general discussion when/if you decide to bring this matter up at the GA project. --Malleus Fatuorum 22:35, 9 March 2009 (UTC)

Okay, thanks. Hekerui (talk) 22:41, 9 March 2009 (UTC)

Question

Would you mind if I moved you to the list of GM inactive participants? The way I see it, it's not just a list of members who haven't edited for a while, but a roll call of the people who've been a part of the project. While I understand you want to sever your ties with wikipedia, I think it would be right for WP:GM to remember those who've help make it the one of the leading UK projects. Best wishes, Nev1 (talk) 01:12, 10 March 2009 (UTC)

Whatever you think is best. --Malleus Fatuorum 01:17, 10 March 2009 (UTC)

I have done. Is there any chance of you reversing your request for withdrawal of Baby? I've asked WPGM to look after it, and as long as nothing major pops up, I think we can guide it through. But if you think reviewers wouldn't like to spend their time on an article without it's main writer around, best to withdraw it. Nev1 (talk) 01:27, 10 March 2009 (UTC)

If you think that the project can guide it through, then please do so with my blessing. I'll strike my request and you can add something underneath explaining. --Malleus Fatuorum 01:31, 10 March 2009 (UTC)

Michael Jackson filmography

Hi Malleus, an editor has nominated the above article at FLC, there are concerns about the prose. The prose isn't actually that long, once you take out all the lists and references. I was wondering if you had the time, could you help copy edit it. I did come to wish you well the other day, but your talk page was fully protected (so us mere mortals couldn't edit it :(). Thanks. — R 16:06, 10 March 2009 (UTC)

I'm sorry, but I won't be able to help. I'm just tidying up a few loose ends before taking my leave. Whether or not I come back depends on whether or not any real changes are made to the way this place is run. --Malleus Fatuorum 18:18, 10 March 2009 (UTC)

I see, and understand. Please return. Best wishes. — R 18:31, 10 March 2009 (UTC)

You might want to consider prodding Lara out of retirement for this one. Dweller is quite good with this kind of list, too. 63.164.47.227 (talk) 20:55, 10 March 2009 (UTC)

Favor ?

Hey! Are you still talking to us?  :) You're the only outstanding oppose at Misplaced Pages:Featured article candidates/Byzantine navy, so I'm wondering if you mind saying how strongly you feel about the prose now. If not, I understand. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 16:43, 10 March 2009 (UTC)

Feel free to strike my oppose Sandy. --Malleus Fatuorum 18:18, 10 March 2009 (UTC)

Thanks for letting me know; sending you good thoughts and well wishes. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 18:19, 10 March 2009 (UTC)

Song Parody

Title: Something Happening Here
Artist: Malleus and the Wikpedia Review Chorus
Composer: Stephen Stills and Barsoom Tork Associates
Midi: For What It's Worth
YouTube: For What It's Worth (Buffalo Springfield}

There's something happening here
What it is ain't exactly clear
There's a clan with a banhammer there
Telling me I got to beware

I think it's time we stop, children, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down

There's battle lines being drawn
Nobody's right if everybody's wrong
Admins making up rules
Becoming storm-tossed on their Ship of Fools

I think it's time we stop, hey, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down

Another page to delete
A dozen vandals to baleet
Singing songs with lyrics most snide
Mostly say, hooray for our side

It's time we stop, hey, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down

Paranoia strikes deep
Into your talk page it creeps
It starts when you're always too bold
You step out of line, the ban comes along
And gives you a scold

We better stop, hey, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
Stop, hey, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
Stop, now, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
Stop, children, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down

CopyClef 2009 Stephen Stills and Barsoom Tork Associates.
Insurrected Wreckware. All songs abused. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.160.164.155 (talk) 18:57, 10 March 2009 (UTC)

GAN

I gather that you have retired from Misplaced Pages, or are on a break, and will not be doing any Good Article reviews. In light of that I deleted the review page you created for Millennium '73. Thanks for all of the contributions you've made to the project. I hope to see you around again.   Will Beback  talk  02:04, 11 March 2009 (UTC)

Not Yet!

You have become somewhat legendary among my AP class. They enjoy your ruthless wit and writing style! Your assistance to the project does not go unnoticed; it is a point of honor when you take the time to review their efforts. Having you as an ally seems to boost the confidence - they dare not imagine the alternative! Irregardless, know that in out little part of the world your perspective and support is highly respected and appreciated. --JimmyButler (talk) 02:13, 11 March 2009 (UTC)