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Meelar (talk) 06:21, 23 October 2005 (UTC)

Wow. That was quick. I barely registered 5 minutes ago.--Vercalos 06:27, 23 October 2005 (UTC)

Sorry about that.

Sorry about that. I was reverting the vandalism of the person who posted before you, and I missed your addition. Didn't intend to blank your part of the article.--Vercalos 22:26, 18 February 2006 (UTC)

No worries :-) I know it can be hard to keep vandals out and have removed content on accident myself before too. -Quasipalm 22:28, 18 February 2006 (UTC)
I decided to test that little link in the corner that says "block log." I hope I don't get into trouble for that. Apparently it affected more than I expected it to.--Vercalos 22:30, 18 February 2006 (UTC)
The block log link shouldn't affect anything - it should just list the times that a contributor has been blocked, who by and what for. Unless you've found a secret block log button that I don't know about... --Cherry blossom tree 23:11, 18 February 2006 (UTC)
Weird. I followed the links and came to a request form to unblock him. I guess you can request that even if he isn't blocked.--Vercalos 23:17, 18 February 2006 (UTC)
I think you must've accidentally clicked 'unblock' on the page that comes up when you click 'block log'. That produces a screen that sounds like the one you spoke of. I don;t think you could have done anything with it thought since you're (presumably) not an admin.--Cherry blossom tree 23:43, 18 February 2006 (UTC)

Harry Potter

Re The_Unforgivable_Curses_in_the_world_of_Harry_Potter, there are such a thing as nonverbal spells. It sure looked like a nonverbal Imperius to me (I did read the book. Twice). Read up on nonverbal spells. You don't have to actually say the spell/curse/charm in order to invoke it (remember when Harry blew up his aunt?)

How else is Voldemort supposed to force Harry to do something? Only one spell I can think of - a nonverbal Imperius. Sure it doesn't say in the book it was a nonverbal Imperius, but you do the math. - nathanrdotcom 20:20, 22 February 2006 (UTC)

Did you actually try reading the book, or were you just trying to be offensive? The exact quote from the book is this;
"I said, bow," Voldemort said, raising his wand- and Harry felt his spine curve forward as though a huge, invisible hand were bending him ruthlessly forward, and the Death Eaters laughed harder than ever.
When the book described the imperius curse earlier, it described a light-headed, pleasant sensation, not a push from behind. The spell was undoubtably nonverbal, but it was entirely physical.--Vercalos 20:36, 22 February 2006 (UTC)
Yes, I read the book and no I'm not trying to be offensive - I do remember WP:CIVIL (be civil to other users), obviously you do not. Fine you're right, whatever. You didn't have to accuse me of being offensive, that was completely uncalled for. You could've tried BEING MATURE. Page unwatched. - nathanrdotcom 20:40, 22 February 2006 (UTC)
In all honesty I did not do any worse than you did. In fact, the very worst I did was throw your own statement back at your teeth--Vercalos 20:42, 22 February 2006 (UTC)

IP Vandal

IP is on the watchlist, I'll get someone to block it if it keeps it up -- Tawker 07:20, 24 February 2006 (UTC)

I wonder if I should have told him I'm a girl and don't have a penis at all?--Vercalos 07:22, 24 February 2006 (UTC)
Nope, don't feed the trolls (it's a policy but I'm too lazy to grab the wikilink right now :) -- Tawker 07:26, 24 February 2006 (UTC)
No, I mean to mess with him. I love pissing off trolls by turning their own games back on them.--Vercalos 07:27, 24 February 2006 (UTC)

Link spammer

Indeed he was annoying (and prolific). Too bad neither of us could block him. Usually the WP:AIV is faster than that.... OhNoitsJamie 06:57, 28 February 2006 (UTC)

If I had the time and the qualifications, I'd apply for the job myself.--Vercalos 06:58, 28 February 2006 (UTC)

RE: Shiafy'er

Additionally, block evasion via multiple ips can be circumvented via semiprotection. El_C 07:27, 28 February 2006 (UTC)

Thanks!

Thanks so much for reverting my user and talk pages after they were vandalized. ^_^ --Viridian || (Talk) 08:15, 28 February 2006 (UTC)

Heh. No problem. I just wish I could do something more permenant to vandals.--Vercalos 08:18, 28 February 2006 (UTC)

{{test-n}}

I use a modified monobook.js file to add tabs to the top of user talk pages. If I click a "header" button the "Regarding your..." is automatically imputed, and if i click a "testx" button the warning and my sig is added. It works even faster. I have to thank OwenX, who set it up for me.

Prodego 03:02, 4 March 2006 (UTC)

Help - spammer.

Hey mate, I've got to eat, and don't want to deal with this spammer on NASCAR and Nextel Cup... mind taking over in full for awhile? -- SonicAD (talk) 04:06, 4 March 2006 (UTC)

Gay

Hi,

Yes, in this context Gay and Lame have similar meanings, but I don't think that's really the point. The pejorative use of gay probably derives from steroeotypes of effeminacy, so has roughly the same meaning in this context as other pejorative terms relating to effeminacy - "you pussy" etc. They are generally broadly synonymous with other terms for feebleness or weakness - limp, lame, pathetic etc. Ironically I guess "gay" may have become popular with children precisely because it's a non-gendered term for feebleness, and so can be used by girls as well as boys. My step-daughter sometimes uses it, even though she has only a hazy idea of what homosexuality is. However the pejorative use is also connected to the meaning "kitsch" which is connected to Gay stereotypes of flamboyant bad taste. So it's a aquired a specific set of distinctive connotations. Limp and Lame, in contrast, are direct extensions of the primary meaning of "lacking rigidity" and "unable to walk effectively" and probably derive from the use of farm animals, horse etc for practical purposes. In other words Limp and Lame are directly connected to the primary meaning. They are not pejorative stereotypes, just natural extensions of the main meaning of the word - like using "bald" to mean undecorated. That example is not derived, indirectly and pejoratively, from bald people, rather both meanings (undecorated; hairless) derive directly from the main meaning. The same applies to Lame. It's not derived from pejorative reference to disabled people. In contrast the term "gay" when used pejoratively is entirely derived from stereotypes of homosexual men, and uses those stereotypes to create a term equating gayness with feebleness and bad taste. The difference is that the lame usage derives from the denotation and the gay usage derives from the connotations of the word. Paul B 09:47, 8 March 2006 (UTC)

blucr0n

Well, since it was my talk page he kept vandalising, I felt entitled to xD — riana_dzasta wreak havoc-damage report 05:12, 7 October 2006 (UTC)

Lucky bugger! I've had my userpage messed up once, and now my talkpage screwed up 3 times. Somehow, having your page vandalised is such a badge of honour :D Well, Alphachimp's indef blocked him, so we can forget about that one. On to the next nutter! — riana_dzasta wreak havoc-damage report 05:18, 7 October 2006 (UTC)
You may be excited to learn that he did it one more time, but anonymously. Blocked immediately by Alpha. Vandalism gives me the willies Ahahaha, get it? Get it? ... Sorry. — riana_dzasta wreak havoc-damage report 05:39, 7 October 2006 (UTC)
Oh my god, you got it! You get a cookie. — riana_dzasta wreak havoc-damage report 05:42, 7 October 2006 (UTC)

"It was a little more literal than that, I think--Vercalos 05:47, 7 October 2006 (UTC)" – what do you mean? — riana_dzasta wreak havoc-damage report 05:48, 7 October 2006 (UTC)

I was referring to to the pun, and Alpha's response.--Vercalos 05:49, 7 October 2006 (UTC)
Aye. Sorry, I'm a bit slow, trying to pretend I'm not on Misplaced Pages at university, and all. — riana_dzasta wreak havoc-damage report 05:55, 7 October 2006 (UTC)
I gather it's a banned site?--Vercalos 05:55, 7 October 2006 (UTC)
No, just geeky :D And I'm meant to be doing work, so I'm getting suspicious looks from people who keep seeing the blaring orange bar on my page (oh, and the freakin' penises, even though they show up pretty small in the popups). On another happy note – I've officially hit vn-5. Time to run for adminship!!! :p — riana_dzasta wreak havoc-damage report 06:09, 7 October 2006 (UTC)
I honestly have no idea what that is..--Vercalos 06:10, 7 October 2006 (UTC)
vn-5? 5 vandalism hits. Hip, hip, hooray! — riana_dzasta wreak havoc-damage report 06:14, 7 October 2006 (UTC)


Blankman

I did not delete that Jack Thompson post, I added one.

To be exact, the one I added is "HOW I HATE HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Ha.— Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.96.212.21 (talk • contribs) Stop accusing me! I only added one and now you call me a vandal? This is an "opinion page". Maybe you don't know that! You talk, not accuse. You are Jack Thompson in disguise! You fraud is discovered! I have a screwed mind!74.96.212.21 01:44, 13 October 2006 (UTC)