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I had it on, but since none of the pages I run the script on are on my watchlist, it seems not to matter either way. Tony (talk) 11:09, 7 September 2008 (UTC)

My comment was actually directed at TravellingCari. He said 'I just wish there was a way for it not to clutter the watchlist'. Lightmouse (talk) 11:14, 7 September 2008 (UTC)

Which means he's watchlisting articles he cleanses. Fair enough, but I'm careful not to clutter my WL with more than what is absolutely necessary. SMcCandlish has TWO THOUSAND articles on his ... no wonder he takes extended breaks from MOS and MOSNUM.

The tennis person is apparently reverting some of my work, according to The Rambling Man; while it's worth persisting for a little while, since some people come around quickly, when faced with a one-person screech-fest I think the area he "owns" is probably best left for a while. Pity the readers, and the tennis editors who want the improvement. Plenty of stuff for us to get on with, where improvements are appreciated. Tony (talk) 12:06, 7 September 2008 (UTC)

That's a really incivil comment, Tony1, and not appreciated. Tennis expert (talk) 08:02, 9 September 2008 (UTC)

I'm sorry if it was griping, but you were undoing improvements to articles that you agree with, which is hard to take when we put so much work into such improvements. You've since attempted to personalise the issue and to focus it entirely on me by starting the RFC on my "behaviour". Even some of your own supporters find that a bit much. Tony (talk) 08:34, 9 September 2008 (UTC)

What RFC are you talking about? I started no RFC about you or anyone else. Tennis expert (talk) 08:49, 9 September 2008 (UTC)

OK. I just found the RFC. Not only did I not start it, I had nothing whatsoever to do with and do not endorse it. Although I disagree with many things you have done lately, I have never had the intention to escalate our disagreement to that level. I'm sorry you are going through this now. Honestly. Tennis expert (talk) 08:55, 9 September 2008 (UTC)

Thanks, and I'm sorry to have mixed you up with someone else. Tony (talk) 09:00, 9 September 2008 (UTC)

Re: Lightbot

I don't usually frequent that part of Misplaced Pages and don't know what I'm doing there now. Also, I realize now that it is a discussion; there is no vote. I don't have anything to add to the discussion so I just withdrew my statement. Gary King (talk) 15:18, 7 September 2008 (UTC)

OK. Now I see, I think somebody was a bit rude to you. I understand your withdrawal. Thanks for explaining that. Lightmouse (talk) 15:24, 7 September 2008 (UTC)

Hi there, regarding this bot edit by lightbot. Is there any reason why links to "years in athletics" should be delinked? Surely this kind of approach would eventually render those articles useless and/or orphaned? Sillyfolkboy (talk) 19:51, 7 September 2008 (UTC)

Folkboy, several Wikiprojects now advise against such "hidden" links. A better way, which actually encourages readers to click on them, is to reword the first occurrence so that it doesn't look like a useless year-link, and to remove the rest of the hidden links, which are readily accessible through that first one (which is usually prominently positioned at the top). Tony (talk) 12:59, 8 September 2008 (UTC)

Date link removal script

Would you explain how to run your date removal script? I might run it on one or two articles with careful review of the diffs. I have not run scripts before. --Gerry Ashton (talk) 18:23, 9 September 2008 (UTC)

Paste:

importScript('User:Lightmouse/monobook.js/script.js');

into User:Gerry Ashton/monobook.js. Then clear your cache using the instructions at the top of that page. When you have a page in edit mode, look at the left of the page and you will see the commands in the 'toolbox' below 'What links here'. The commands include 'delink all dates to dmy' and 'delink all dates to mdy'. Regards Lightmouse (talk) 18:36, 9 September 2008 (UTC)

The reload takes so long, I think something is wrong. Is there a restriction on which browsers support this? I'm using Internet Explorer 7 in Windows XP SP3. --Gerry Ashton (talk) 18:52, 9 September 2008 (UTC)

Never mind, I think Misplaced Pages was just slow. I seem to have it loaded now, although I had to go to your page, select all and copy, and paste in my page. The importScript thing wouldn't work. --Gerry Ashton (talk) 19:05, 9 September 2008 (UTC)

Misplaced Pages is very slow right now. Do not rule out the importscript thing, it should work when Misplaced Pages speeds up. You will also have the benefit of it automatically updating in response to my code changes. Lightmouse (talk) 19:25, 9 September 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the explainaition; I would view automatic updating as a disadvantage, I want to be in control of updates. --Gerry Ashton (talk) 19:36, 9 September 2008 (UTC)

That is fine by me. It is an entirely reasonable option. If you have comments on the code, feel free to use User talk:Lightmouse/wishlist. Lightmouse (talk) 21:45, 9 September 2008 (UTC)

Date formats after autoformatting

With the recent deprecation of date autoformatting, "raw" dates are becoming increasingly visible on Misplaced Pages. Strong views are being expressed, and even some edit-warring here and there. A poll has been initiated to gauge community support to help us develop wording in the Manual of Style that reflects a workable consensus. As you have recently commented on date formats, your input would be helpful in getting this right. Four options have been put forward, summarised as:

1. Use whatever format matches the variety of English used in the article
2. For English-speaking countries, use the format used in the country, for non-English-speaking countries, use the format chosen by the first editor that added a date to the article
3. Use International format, except for U.S.-related articles
4. Use the format used in the country

The poll may be found here, as a table where you may indicate your level of support for each option above. --Pete (talk) 18:05, 10 September 2008 (UTC)

Cillian Murphy dates

Why did you remove all the date links from Cillian Murphy? --Melty girl 19:40, 10 September 2008 (UTC)

False positive

Hi, random one, your script isn't delinking 27 July. For example, one I've just done: . Cheers, Severo 19:40, 10 September 2008 (UTC)