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mostly out all weekend
Weekly RfA Dramaz
What was archived
* What has gone before...
NoDrama experiment
Group or band – which one?
We are holding a straw poll (in a very friendly way, of course) to decide if The Beatles should be called a group, or a band. You can add your user signature to one or the other by clicking this link, Group or band – which one?. Thanks.--andreasegde (talk) 23:51, 19 July 2009 (UTC)
Hugo Strange volume and issue
Thanks for that - it was just before I started reading Detective Comics. (Emperor (talk) 13:08, 20 July 2009 (UTC))
July 2009
 Your recent addition to Brothel (film) has been removed, as it appears to have added copyrighted material to Misplaced Pages without permission from the copyright holder. For legal reasons, we cannot accept copyrighted text or images borrowed from other web sites or printed material; such additions will be deleted. You may use external websites as a source of information, but not as a source of sentences. Misplaced Pages takes copyright violations very seriously and persistent violators will be blocked from editing. Whpq (talk) 13:34, 20 July 2009 (UTC)
- Yeah, i just had a look; the article's a mess. One of my first articles, and nowhere near a good effort. Thanks for pointing it out to me (though using a template to do so seems a bit impersonal - I've been here for a while, after all); I'll attempt to address the film's many flaws by weeks' end, where I will invite you to have another gander at it. Sound good? - Arcayne () 13:46, 20 July 2009 (UTC)
- I am aware that some don;t like using templates to notify established editors. I'm sorry if that offended you. However, the purpose of a template is to give information to an editor unfamiliar with an issue. However, copying text verbatim from a press kit is a serious violation of Misplaced Pages policy, and surprising for an established editor. I assumed that you were unfamilar with the policy and rather than trying to explain it myself by redoing the work of the template, I used teh template which has already been crafted to convey all the needed information along with links to the appropriate policy. Regards. -- Whpq (talk) 13:55, 20 July 2009 (UTC)
- Sorry, wasn't implying that you had to explain yourself, Whpq; actually, the coverse. It was my error and - as I said before - it was indeed one of my first articles, There appear to be a number of citations to work from, so I'll build the article up by Friday and drop you a line, so you can take another gander. Sound good? - Arcayne () 13:58, 20 July 2009 (UTC)
- Please go ahead with improvements to the article. I have it watchlisted so you don't need to notify me. I'll have a look when it has been improved. Regards. -- Whpq (talk) 14:44, 20 July 2009 (UTC)
Arbitrary Break Battle for the Cowl
Is this Arrbritray Break relating to Blackest Night: Batman because it sounds like it since you added this arguement alomost immediately after.? --Schmeater (talk) 18:34, 20 July 2009 (UTC)
- Yep. I've responded a bit more in-depth there. :) - Arcayne () 18:46, 20 July 2009 (UTC)
- I think we should add a new part. You see the first arguement was if it should belong. That became Arbitrary Break, I think it's evolving into something about the plot and Batman R.I.P. I think we shoud split it because the main arguement of arbitrary Break seems to have ended. --Schmeater (talk) 04:34, 21 July 2009 (UTC)
Given you're the level head one atm...
What's you're opinion of this in light of Schmeater's comment here that he asked you to blank. - J Greb (talk) 21:24, 21 July 2009 (UTC)
- Well, to his credit, he wasn't entering it in the Battle for the Cowl article, which is what the kerfuffle was about. I;ve reverted that particular edit, as it goes into intricate detail and synthesizes some information. I think that some of the groundwork done in the BftC can be utilized in the Blackest Night article discussion. Schmeater almost certainly doesn;t know policy or guidelines. We point the user to that, answer any and all questions that pop up, and help the user move away from their currently unpleasant tendency to make it about the editor and not the edits.
- One thing you can say about Schmeater - (s)he is prolific. I think the wiki could stand to have more of that. As well, the user seems to have a grasp as to the interacting plots of these storylines. We cannot use the suppositions and deductions that arise from them, but you have to admit that its nice to have someone who actually knows what they are talking about for a change. Another response follows this, immediately following your next post. - Arcayne () 22:00, 21 July 2009 (UTC)
As well as this, which I believe was posted just before you stepped in... - J Greb (talk) 21:30, 21 July 2009 (UTC)
- While he can certainly be faulted for turning the wiki into a battleground, I think its notable that after being counseled about such, he chose to work within the structure to reason with others. We need to positively reinforce that doing so is to be considered a Good Thing.
- Quite honestly, I think the user is merely young and unfamiliar with both the rules as well as the often contradictory protocols regarding editor interactions. Remember how it was when you first started? That's where I think he's at right now. I know he's pushed your buttons, and frequently, but give the guy one more chance (I'm not saying you haven't, J, but some users need more help than others). I've almost always found you to be a very level-headed and charitable fellow, and its one of the many things I respect about you. Talk to Schmeater, and not at the user; the old saw about catching more flies with honey than with vinegar is usually true. If I can be of any assistance in this, please let me know. - Arcayne () 22:00, 21 July 2009 (UTC)
- Thanks for looking into this - it is territory J Greb and I have been over so a fresh set of eyes always helps. Looks like you have everything under control, although I am still concerned about the constant accusations of ownership and the edit warring of their preferred version continues (and they are a hair away from getting warned and blocked). However, I agree that pointing out the necessary guidelines seems the way forward. (Emperor (talk) 23:33, 21 July 2009 (UTC))
- Thanks Emperor - that is an awfully nice set of things to say about me. :)
- And yes, i agree that Schmeater is on pretty thin ice; all the more reason to get the guy/gal to drop sme of the dead weight (s)he is carrying around, like OWN, CIVIL, BATTLE and CRYSTAL issues. He can't be forced to drop them, and a block is just going to discourage what could be a productive editor. I am sure he's pissed you off, and I appreciate your restraint. Help me to help the user, and get them into a mose constructive frame of mind. If we try and Schmeater still decides to go his own way, we can honestly say we tried to help. - Arcayne () 23:39, 21 July 2009 (UTC)
- To both of you, thanks for taking a look. - J Greb (talk) 02:08, 22 July 2009 (UTC)
Thank you for making WP:NODRAMA a success!
Thank you again for your support of the Great Misplaced Pages Dramaout. Preliminary statistics indicate that 129 new articles were created, 203 other articles were improved, and 183 images were uploaded. Additionally, 41 articles were nominated for DYK, of which at least 2 have already been promoted. There are currently also 8 articles up for GA status and 3 up for FA/FL status. Though the campaign is technically over, please continue to update the log page at WP:NODRAMA/L with any articles which you worked during the campaign, and also to note any that receive commendation, such as DYK, GA or FA status. You may find the following links helpful in nominating your work:
- T:TDYK for Did You Know nominations
- WP:GAC for Good Article nominations
- WP:FAC for Featured Article nominations
- WP:FLC for Featured List nominations
- WP:FPC for Featured Picture nominations
Again, thank you for making this event a success! --Jayron32.talk.say no to drama 02:25, 23 July 2009 (UTC)
Googoosh
Sir?, good choice in names. I saw you had comments on Googoosh page. I tried to add a citation, left the info in discussion page. I was told in big red letters that my attempt was toooooo long. Could you help? Atmamatma (talk) 06:31, 23 July 2009 (UTC)
Gates, etc.
Be wary of any changes CoM makes. He's an anti-Obama POV-pusher and is under an Obama-related topic ban, and shouldn't even be on that page, since it's become an Obama-related subject. And by the way, yes, the woman denies identifying "two black men" to the police, so resetting it to "according to police reports", as you did, was the correct thing to do. Baseball Bugs carrots 23:17, 28 July 2009 (UTC)
Jack the Ripper
I *have* talked first. And awaiting a response. See talk page. --Michael C. Price 12:14, 29 July 2009 (UTC)
- I understand, Michael; what I perhaps have not communicated properly is that - until the discussion has concluded as to the appropriateness of the included information - the info should remain out of the article, How many times must it be removed from the article before you relaize that you aren't going to be able to shoehorn it in by force of personality? - Arcayne () 12:22, 29 July 2009 (UTC)
WikiProject Films July 2009 Newsletter
The July 2009 issue of the Films WikiProject newsletter has been published. You may read the newsletter, change the format in which future issues will be delivered to you, or unsubscribe from this notification by following the link. If you have an idea for improving the newsletter please leave a message on my talk page. --Happy editing! Nehrams2020 (talk • contrib) 00:44, 2 August 2009 (UTC)
RfC
Here's the link... Misplaced Pages:Requests for comment/Politics and Talk:Arrest of Henry Louis Gates#RfC for "Beer Summit Beer" — Preceding unsigned comment added by SharkxFanSJ (talk • contribs)
August 2009
Dear Arcayne, you appear to be engaged in an edit war with RFCBot on Misplaced Pages:Requests for comment/Politics. I, for one, think it's funny that the bot reverted you twice without discusion. Everyone needs a good chuckle on a Monday, WP:DTTR aside. ;-) Cheers, Jclemens (talk) 18:07, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
- Yah, I not be interested in fighting bots. How to fix the RfC whilst not dismantling the bot? - Arcayne () 18:13, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
- I have no idea. I have that RfC page watchlisted, and just thought it was too funny to pass up a comment on it. Jclemens (talk) 18:19, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
- If a bot breaks the 3 revert rule, does it block itself? Or at least report itself to the edit warring page? Baseball Bugs carrots 23:12, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
- Lol! This is probably how SkyNet started. :) - Arcayne () 00:56, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
- SkyNet started as RFCbot? You know, dealing with an ongoing stream of RfCs is probably enough to give any AI a serious psychosis... Jclemens (talk) 01:26, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
- Yah. An endless stream of batpiss like that, I'd want to wipe put humanity, too. :) - Arcayne () 01:30, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
Knowing plot summary
Yello again...
Regarding this, I was just wondering why in your edit summary you made a point about the summary not needing excessive detail (which with I agree) yet you reverted the removal of such detail. - SoSaysChappy (talk) 05:18, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
- Sorry. That's twice I cocked up today. Thanks for pointing it out politely, Chappy. I've self-reverted. :) - Arcayne () 06:31, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
- I figured that's what it was. You're so right though ...keeping plot summaries from escalating can drive one insane. Can't let people keep on adding 20 words or so at a time, or else a snowball will be an avalanche before you know it. If you look back at Waterworld's revision history, you'll see where the plot summary once grew to 2500 words. - SoSaysChappy (talk) 14:21, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
Booking Photo
I can read your frustration. I personally dislike the side by side photographs - they are contrived. But keep the high ground whenever possible. I think those seeking complete removal of the mugshot are overreaching. If it ends up later in the article, that's fine - it helps illustrate the topic there too. Mattnad (talk) 13:59, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
User Page Award
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The Excellent User Page Award
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| I, Pericles of Athens, award User:Arcayne with this honorary barnstar to celebrate his most awesome user page, which utilizes a tasteful layout and design while also containing very humorous and enjoyable content. May your user page go down into the annals of Wiki history as a most excellent one. Warmest regards, Pericles of Athens 14:06, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
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This is the only warning you will receive for your disruptive edits.
If you add defamatory content once again, as you did to Arrest of Henry Louis Gates, you will be blocked from editing Misplaced Pages. You are editing against consensus on a BLP to restore a controversial and potentially damaging image. This has been brought to the notice of those at the BLP noticeboard. Cease your campaign to make this article a smear; cease edit warring. KillerChihuahuaAdvice 15:10, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
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