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Revision as of 20:41, 1 December 2005

To my critics

This will not become a soap box for my critics. If you want to say negative things about me, you can do it on your own web site or somewhere else. Hateful things are subject to speedy deletion. Furthermore, continued vandalism will be reported and stopped.

Anonymous, unsigned comments from IP addresses will be subject to speedy deletion. When you try and contribute to a discussion page, look at the very bottom and you'll see the proper Wikiquette. --Jason Gastrich 04:46, 25 November 2005 (UTC)

Socks

Lately, more and more, I've seen the value of using a single user account. Even though I had been seeking (and waiting for) a 3rd party admin to exhort me on my use of socks, I've deleted the conversation. I'll be using my main user account for the vast majority of my posts. If I ever do decide to use a sock, some time down the road, I'll make sure to use them very sparingly and within the Wiki rules.--Jason Gastrich 23:57, 26 November 2005 (UTC)

Hi Jason , congratulations on this decision, I think you will be taken a lot more seriously by other users without the socks. David D. (Talk) 00:31, 27 November 2005 (UTC)

Jpegs

(I removed some trolling for you Jason), but can you upload photographs in jpeg format please? They're more compressed. pngs are best for diagrams. — Dunc|☺ 14:55, 27 November 2005 (UTC)

• Thank you for removing the trolling. That's always appreciated.

• I know which pic you're talking about. I tried a number of things with it. However, when I converted it to .jpg, it was fuzzy, so I figured Wiki would want a crisp .png picture over a fuzzy .jpg one. I will try and use jpegs in the future as long as they look good. Is that how Wiki would want it? --Jason Gastrich 18:46, 27 November 2005 (UTC)

Your user page

Jason, I've noticed that you're removing other people's comments from this page. This is inappropriate. Please read Can I do whatever I want to my own user talk page?. In particular, note that: "Actively erasing personal messages without replying (if a reply would be appropriate or polite) will probably be interpreted as hostile. In the past, this kind of behavior has been viewed as uncivil, and this can become an issue in arbitration or other formal proceedings." Jakew 19:06, 27 November 2005 (UTC)

• Hi Jake. You have an interesting bit about circumcision on your user page. It's hard to believe that people would vandalize such an entry (and get away with it).
• I've been the target of lots and lots of vandalism on Wiki. You can see this in the history of my talk and user pages. Both have had to be locked and the user page remains locked. I've had to make it clear that I would not tolerate such abuse. According to the rules, there are a number of allowances for deleting things. So far, my deletions have been acceptable. This has also been the unanimous consensus of the users and admins who have deleted the vandalism/trolling. Nonetheless, I'll be careful to brush up on the rules (I just did) and stay within them. Thanks for your concern. --Jason Gastrich 19:24, 27 November 2005 (UTC)

The general rule is that the user page is yours, and other people shouldn't touch it, while the user talk page is for communicating with others. I'm sorry that you've had trouble with vandals.

I make an exception to the normal rule on my user page, and invite comments or criticism. I really don't mind. What's the old saying? "That which doesn't kill me can only make me stronger," as I recall. Jakew 20:04, 27 November 2005 (UTC)

Your ...whatever it is

I've received your message, and frankly I have no clue as to what you are talking about. The "antics" link seems to lead nowhere; none of the stuff there even relates remotely to myself in any way. If you have something to say, say it. Otherwise, the situation is unchanged. Reply to the criticisms. It's quite simple. And don't leave any more messages that are irrelevant and don't make sense. It's a waste of ppl's time. --DanielCD 01:10, 28 November 2005 (UTC)

• Before you wrote this here, I posted a message to you on the Talk:The Skeptic's Annotated Bible page and a link to it on your talk page. I've responded to you on the SAB talk page.

--Jason Gastrich 01:27, 28 November 2005 (UTC)

Misplaced Pages:Articles for deletion/The Skeptic's Annotated Bible

Hello Jason. I started a discussion on the notability of The Skeptic's Annotated Bible itself, and it has now been nominated for deletion: Misplaced Pages:Articles for deletion/The Skeptic's Annotated Bible. I think your input would be of value.

Though I may come across as a crab, my interests are really on how the info is presented in Misplaced Pages and in being as fair as I can. Perhaps I fail in this sometimes; I have to continually force myself to remember usernames represent a person and not just an inanimate word. But honestly, I am not the DanielCD of the Usenet group; it is just a coincidence. I try to sign on to things often with this name and am told that the username is already taken.

Anyhow, I've voted, and I'm taking the "Skeptics Bible" off my watchlist. Good luck with your endeavors at Misplaced Pages. --DanielCD 15:07, 29 November 2005 (UTC)

Just a note: I wrote the above before I saw the apology at the article's talk page. Things are getting pretty scrambled there and it's hard to see new additions. Just FYI. --DanielCD 15:19, 29 November 2005 (UTC)

No problem, Daniel. Take care. --Jason Gastrich 21:10, 30 November 2005 (UTC)

Some general stuff

Hello Jason. I think a Christian group might be a good idea. It would have to be a common interest-peer group though, and not an "edit war faction" (for lack of a better term). I have looked about a bit, and thought you might benefit from talking to some of the users at WikiChristian. They might be able to provide some mentoring and sympathetic ears.

Now, I'm not trying to provide you with a bulldog or anything; and am not trying to provide people to help push edits. I just think some like-minded people with some experience with wiki-world tact and savvy might help. I am assuming, as I always try to do, that you are here at Misplaced Pages in good faith. --DanielCD 15:06, 1 December 2005 (UTC)

• Hi Daniel. Good to hear from ya. Thanks for your link to wikichristian.org. Previously, I had only known of one other Christian wiki and it was MUCH smaller.
• My goal isn't to make or join a small, Christian wiki board. I actually have the means to create and host one if I wanted. However, I want to find the Christians who are posting here and those that wish to post here and make a club. It should be a fun network of friends. By the way, are you a believer in Christ? God bless, Jason. P.S. Of course, I only have legitimate and honest intentions! You can see my contribution history if you have any doubts. I enjoy Wiki and I like to contribute good edits and even new entries. --Jason Gastrich 19:18, 1 December 2005 (UTC)

Misplaced Pages:Administrators' noticeboard/3RR

It appears that if you'd like to have WarriorScribe blocked for 3RR, you'd need to be blocked as well as you are both engaging in a edit war on Wife Swap at this time. I suggest you try to reach a concensous on the talk page before making further revisions. Also, you might be interested to see the newest revision and note that personal blogs are not generally considered reliable sources. Happy editing! .:.Jareth.:. 20:41, 1 December 2005 (UTC)