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Revision as of 17:34, 8 December 2006

Talk Page Archive #1 covers topics discussed between January 20 and June 11, 2006.

Talk Page Archive #2 covers topics discussed between June 12 and September 8, 2006.

Talk Page Archive #3 covers topics discussed between September 8 and December 1, 2006.

After nine years of hedging, I have finally enrolled in broadcasting school -- specifically, the Westbury, New York branch of the Connecticut Schools of Broadcasting. I have heard all of the positives -- and the negatives -- of these schools, but I realized a few things: 1) I really want to be in this business again, though from a behind-the-scenes standpoint; 2) you can't really fail unless you take a chance; and 3) what more can I lose? I'm already in debt, what's another $10,000? As a result of this life change, I'm doing 16-hour days between morning school and evening work. My edits here may become few and far in between.

However, I am beginning to feel that my time with Misplaced Pages may be coming to an end soon, because I don't find it fun anymore.

First, there was A Man in Black's anti-fair use image purging campaign. Then, there is this newfound "notion" (courtesy of Spshu) that Prime Time Entertainment Network was a full-fledged "network". Now, David Levy and I are battling over proper use of grammar. On top of that, Marckd continues to use various IP addresses to make his point with WWOR-TV and WTXX. This is enough for me, and there's but only so much a person can take.

I began editing Misplaced Pages because I believed I could use my writing talents and knowledge of television and radio history to work in a welcome environment, though I stayed away from being a full-fleged part of the WP:TVS project. Now, it seems as though the "inmates" have taken control of the asylum. Where's the real consensus? Where's the real teamwork? Instead, I only see battles on editing style, article format, content, and those with an agenda they want to push trying to get their way.

Personally, I disagreed with AMiB on the fair use gallery issue, as I believed the images were beneficial to articles if we don't get excessive with them. I disagreed with Spshu that PTEN was a network because they (despite the name) they never labelled themselves as anything more than just a blanket title for syndicated programming, like Operation Prime Time. Now, months after I introduced the proper practice of substituting single-digit numerals with their written forms ("one" instead of "1"), David Levy tells me that the proper way is the wrong way here, as per Misplaced Pages's Manual of Style.

So, with this, does it mean us professional writers have been wrong all along? If you believe Misplaced Pages and Mr. Levy, then I guess we have been. I called Mr. Levy a "kid" who knew nothing about how to write professionally, and someone willing to throw out -- and I stick to those statements. To me, he again proved himself to be arrogant and pompous, someone not worthy to be an administrator.

No personal attacks

Hi Rollosmokes,

Congratulations on enrolling in a broadcasting school. wikipedia needs experts in the field, and I hope you will continue to bestow Misplaced Pages with your expert insider knowledge on all things broadcast-related.

However, I would ask that you refrain from making personal attacks. Your recent talk page comment, above, "proved himself to be arrogant and pompous, someone not worthy to be an administrator", is an example of a personal attack, and you've made the statement in more than one place. While I can identify with your frustrations, we all get upset at times, but personal attacks never strengthen a person's case, and are strictly forbidden on Misplaced Pages. Please refactor your talk page; an essay like the one above really doesn't belong on a user's talk page, anyway. Feel free to contact me at any time. Best wishes, Firsfron of Ronchester 02:03, 3 December 2006 (UTC)

Nine words

Your insistence in adding the reference to WKBS' final broadcast being the first Kickoff Classic game is growing tiredsome.

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As I mentioned in the article's talk page, this is trivial and insignificant to the article, and does not belong here.

To you, it is. You ain't the sheriff 'round these parts, mister.

The game (through the teams involved) is already mentioned within the quote of Vincent Barresi's sign-off address.

Sigh. This game has historical significance: it's the first Kickoff Classic, and the first college played in August. No, it's not earth-shattering, but it's worth nine words. Nine words, pal...that's what you're all up in arms about. Nine words.

You obviously are trying to prove a point, which can lead to trouble if you insist on re-adding this line.

Oh, so you're threatening me now? Gee, I'm scared. Not.

I've been reading your talk pages: you have a tendency to get all a-twitter over small potatoes. "Why, how dare that uneducated whelp edit my work!" Get. Over. Yourself.

I have removed this line, and will continue to do so if you keep adding it.

Whatever. You, sir, are a numbskull. RMc 00:42, 5 December 2006 (UTC)

And yet more on the nine words

For tha absolute last time, stop adding this TRIVIAL reference. It has no place in this article, and I am tired of deleting it. And, just how am I being uncivil by asking you nicely to stop? Rollosmokes 16:50, 8 December 2006 (UTC)

You're being uncivil by calling it "trivial" (perhaps it is, but so is 80% of the article) and by threatening me and insulting me left and right. Why is this so important to you? Is your manhood threatened or something? Chill. RMc 17:34, 8 December 2006 (UTC)