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I understand why you have the break notice above. I don't consider it a particularly wise move on your part. Your edit earlier today was wise and well considered; your explanation of that to TenOfAllTrades was a bit less optimal. You could have explained SA's history better or taken a more patient tone yourself. And I can say that as one of the admins he is attacking, even if not by name - I'm highly confident that I'm one of the admins that he had in mind when he posted it. (See this or this). Having a thick skin is one of the characteristics the community wants admins to have. Attacking admins is a favorite strategy of trolls and vandals and is also a natural reaction for sanctioned good faith editors - a good admin had best be capable of ignoring the attack on themselves and dealing solely with the consequences for the rest of the community.

I think I understand why you reacted as you did. The meatball:defend each other principle (links are in multiple arbcomm cases if you need one) made your action a reasonable one. But that attack by SA isn't worth raising a big stink over, and in the long run won't do SA any good.

Your action drew you to my attention earlier today, before you were reverted. I was pleasantly surprised to see an editor who had been around so long and contributing so much and without significant problems. Far too often, admins get to see only problematic editors. Please keep doing the good work upon your return. GRBerry 02:40, 15 July 2008 (UTC)

RfA thank you

		Thank you!
		Sumoeagle179, it is with deep awareness of the responsibility conferred by your trust that I am honored to report that in part to your support, my request for adminship passed (87/14/6). I deeply value the trust you and the Misplaced Pages community have in me, and I will embark on a new segment of my Misplaced Pages career by putting my new tools to work to benefit the entire community. My best to you, Happyme22 (talk) 03:40, 16 July 2008 (UTC)

DRV of an IfD

I'm advising all participants in the IfD discussion for the Image Indiana Jones and the Cross of Coronado.jpg that a subsequent DRV was filed here. Your participation is welcome. Dreadstar † 01:43, 26 July 2008 (UTC)

RFA thank-you

Thank-you for your support of me at my recent RFA, which was successful. I have appreciated everyone's comments and encouragement there. Good Ol’factory 03:33, 29 July 2008 (UTC)

RfB Thank You spam

Thank you for participating in my RfB! I am very grateful for the confidence of the community shown at my RfB, which passed by a count of 154/7/2 (95.65%). I have read every word of the RfB and taken it all to heart. I truly appreciate everyone's input: supports, opposes, neutrals, and comments. Of course, I plan to conduct my cratship in service of the community. If you have any advice, questions, concerns, or need help, please let me know. Again, Thanks! — Rlevse • Talk • 08:48, 29 July 2008 (UTC)

thankspam

Thanks to everyone who participated in my RfA, regardless of their !vote. I have withdrawn the nomination as a failure at 19 supports, 45 opposes, and 9 neutral statements. As has been written and sung, you can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you get what you need — and what I need is to go back to working on our shared project. Not everyone has to be an admin; there is a role for each of us. After reflection, I feel I don't have the temperament to secure community consensus as an admin at any point, and I will not be applying again in the future — and hey, that's all right, 'cause I stay true to the philosophy that adminship is no big deal: I tried, I failed, and now I'll return to doing what I've always done. I have an extremely strong belief in the consensus process, and the consensus was clear. I will be devoting my energies to volunteering at MedCab and working up a complete series of articles on the short stories of Ernest Hemingway, among lord knows what else. Thanks again to everyone who spared the time to weigh in on this one. It was made in better faith than it probably seemed. Mr. IP 《Defender of Open Editing》 14:20, 4 August 2008 (UTC)

That's only fair. I didn't mean to disrupt, but apparently I did, so I won't protest too much. I'm not really a drama whore, but I can see how it would come across that way sometimes. Anyway, thanks for weighing in, and hope to catch you around on WP Mr. IP 《Defender of Open Editing》 14:20, 4 August 2008 (UTC)

Many thanks!

Thank you... ...for participating in my RfA, which closed with 119 in support, 4 neutral and 5 opposes. I'm honestly overwhelmed at the level of support that I've received from the community, and will do my best to maintain the trust placed in me. I 'm also thankful to those who opposed or expressed a neutral position, for providing clear rationales and superb feedback for me to build on. I've set up a space for you to provide any further feedback or thoughts, should you feel inclined to. However you voted, thanks for taking the time out to contribute to the process, it's much appreciated. Kind regards, Gazimoff 22:02, 4 August 2008 (UTC)

glad to see you made it! Sumoeagle179 (talk) 09:55, 7 August 2008 (UTC)

Thankyou

Just a little note to say thankyou for participating in my successful RFA candidacy, which passed with 96 supports, 0 opposes, and 1 neutral. I am pleasantly taken aback by the amount of support for me to contribute in an administrative role and look forward to demonstrating that such faith is well placed. Regards, WilliamH (talk) 09:10, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

My RfB

Thank you for the questions, although answering Q6 makes me feel like a show-off! I'll get back to the aspect about which ones I nominated when I can. Re Q7 - did you miss my answer to Q4, or am I being a bit thick? --Dweller (talk) 11:39, 20 August 2008 (UTC)

I'll take a look. Sumoeagle179 (talk) 22:24, 20 August 2008 (UTC)

Was talking about prior UAA and CHU experience. Sumoeagle179 (talk) 22:45, 20 August 2008 (UTC)

Your message on my talk page

You left a message on my talk page that was guilty of the same thing MBisanz was needlessly harassing TheKohser for. Just wanted to make sure you were aware of that. --Duk 16:05, 31 August 2008 (UTC)

RfA thanks

Thank you for voting in my RfA, which did not succeed with 41 support, 21 oppose, and 1 neutral. I appreciate both the supports and the opposes. Thanks again and cheers! TN‑X-Man 18:53, 2 September 2008 (UTC)

Strikeouts

It was an attempt to remove a roadblock for the RFC, I realise that it might be out of line and if it is I'll accept the consequences. If you feel it necessary I've no objections to you taking it to AN/I, or if you feel strongly about it to revert. I was hoping the RFC would work, because if it doesn't, this issue will end up winding its way to Arbcom and then everyone loses. Justin talk 10:36, 3 September 2008 (UTC)

See my comment on that RFC talkpage. Keep in mind earlier on AN he said he'd only listen to arbcom, ie, not an RFC. It's odd he uses incivility to demand others stop being incivil. Sumoeagle179 (talk) 10:39, 3 September 2008 (UTC)

Fair enough, I went back and looked at his RFA, it was considered a no-brainer at the time, partly because he was considered so civil. My comment that taking this to Arbcomm is a lose-lose situation is still appropriate. Anyway as I said, if you feel I'm out of order I've no objections to you taking it to AN/I. Justin talk 10:58, 3 September 2008 (UTC)

I have no desire to take to ANI. We can discuss it. In fact, I've pretty much said what I have to say. Sumoeagle179 (talk) 11:03, 3 September 2008 (UTC)

RfA thanks

Thank you for voting in my RfA, which succeeded with 71 support, 14 oppose, and 5 neutral. Thanks for your participation. I hope I serve you well!

--Smashville 23:56, 3 September 2008 (UTC)

My RfA

Thank you for your participation at my RfA, which passed with a count of (166/43/7). I appreciate your comments and in my actions as an administrator I will endeavor to act in ways that earn your full confidence, even though I don't have it now. Cirt (talk) 01:35, 16 September 2008 (UTC)

Thank you

Hi Sumoeagle179. I would like to thank you for your support in my RfA and the confidence expressed thereby. It is very much appreciated. :) The RfA was closed as successful with 73 supports, 3 opposes and 4 neutral. I would especially like to thank WBOSITG for nominating me. Best wishes and thanks again, —αἰτίας •discussion• 23:14, 18 September 2008 (UTC)

RfA thanks

Hello Sumoeagle179. Thank you very much for your support in my recent Request for Adminship, which was successful with 111 supports, 0 opposes, and 0 neutral. I have to say I am more than a little overwhelmed by this result and I greatly appreciate your trust in me. I will do my best to use the tools wisely. Thanks again. Regards. Thingg 02:04, 12 October 2008 (UTC)

Good Article

Saw while browsing userpages that you're a member of the Good Article Wikiproject. If you have a moment (well, more than a moment) would you be able to review the Court of Common Pleas? Thanks :). Ironholds (talk) 21:58, 21 October 2008 (UTC)

Misplaced Pages:Requests for comment/Future Perfect at Sunrise

This RfC has been closed. I am notifying you as you were someone who certified the basis for the dispute. You are welcome to read the conclusion at Misplaced Pages:Requests_for_comment/Future_Perfect_at_Sunrise#Conclusion. Wizardman 20:52, 9 November 2008 (UTC)

Thanks, good sound fair call. I see FPAS is whining all over your talk page. He sounds like a spoiled child. Sumoeagle179 (talk) 21:39, 9 November 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the support!

Thanks for supporting my successful Rfa! Hope to work with you more in the future!--Aervanath lives in the Orphanage 19:52, 15 November 2008 (UTC)

Any arb?

What makes you think you can rv changes on the RFAR templates 3 times and then say on each summary "(any arb. who prefers..."? You're not an arb, not even a clerk. Sumoeagle179 (talk) 15:38, 23 November 2008 (UTC)

Because 1/ it was an undiscussed bold edit and 2/ I've reverted on the basis that the previous long-standing version was better. If an arb prefers the bold edit, then they rightfully have the authority to restore it rather than let it become a venue for edit-warring between a variety of other uninvolved editors. Clear? Ncmvocalist (talk) 15:42, 23 November 2008 (UTC)

Let's keep it on your page. Sumoeagle179 (talk) 15:45, 23 November 2008 (UTC)

Thank you

		The Mizu onna sango15 Barnstar
		Thank you to all who participated in my RFA- regardless of whether you supported or opposed, all feedback is important to me. I look forward to proving in the coming months that the trust placed in me by the community is not misplaced. —Mizu onna sango15

Double standard

"Should have at least only voted supports and abstained on the others." Really? You voted an oppose, so isn't that a tad hypocritical? Does he suddenly become less of a person because he runs? Do you really believe that? Do you feel that only you deserve to oppose, and that others don't? I'm rather confused here. Could you explain? Ottava Rima (talk) 16:21, 3 December 2008 (UTC)