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Sorry it isn't better worded, but creating account information is not a "vote". The software does not allow users to create usernames that are very similar. You want Phantoms, and there is an active editor named Phantom, so it is classified as "too similar". Also the similarity results in confusion between the two names, so these are all reasons that your request was denied. Feel free to choose a new username, and try again! Ariel♥Gold01:42, 18 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
User Phantom is not an Active Editor though. The account creation page said Username is similar and then suggested that if I felt that it was justified, an Admin could create the username, thus my plea on the request for username page. 71.229.35.119(talk) —Preceding comment was added at 01:55, 18 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Ryan Postlethwaite would like to nominate you to become an administrator. Please visit Wikipedia:Requests for adminship to see what this process entails, and then contact Ryan Postlethwaite to accept or decline the nomination. A page has been created for your nomination at Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/ArielGold. If you accept the nomination, you must formally state and sign your acceptance and answer the questions on that page. Once you have answered the questions, you may post your nomination for discussion, or request that your nominator do so.
Sorry Ariel, I just couldn't resist and really think you'd make a fine admin. If you don't want to accept it, then that's cool and I'll delete it, but I urge you to run. Ryan Postlethwaite17:40, 18 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
While I think that Ariel will eventually make a great admin here on Wikipedia, it is my opinion that this nomination is in poor taste, especially given that this topic was just discussed here on her talk page a couple of weeks ago, and I recall that Ariel stated rather clearly that she appreciates everyone's input and support, but that she would prefer to wait. You, Ryan, were even a part of that conversation. I have little further to say other than that I'm disappointed in your actions, which clearly appear to contradict the wishes of the very user you are nominating for Adminship. --MikeVitale18:06, 18 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Disappointed in my actions? Assume good faith please. I've made it clear that if she wants to decline it then that's cool and I'll delete it. and Ryan thought he was doing something nice. Ryan Postlethwaite18:11, 18 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Hi AnonEMouse! I'm deeply honored, but nobody would ever be able to take our dear, wonderful Phaedriel's place, nor would I even wish to try. She's one of the kindest, most considerate and awesome people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing, and while she may be taking a break, I've no doubt that the future will see her back just as soon as her schedule allows it. I'm happy just being Ariel. Hee hee. Ariel♥Gold18:34, 18 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
My dear Ariel, I can easily imagine that you will receive unanimous support. However, while I hope you will accept the nomination now or at the start of November (because I think you'd make excellent use of the tools), I would like to warn you that the process can be more stressful than anticipated. (Well, it was for me. :)) It was a bit of a sleepless week. Clear your schedule. Or, even better, don't. Plan to be busy doing something else, instead. :D --Moonriddengirl(talk)18:39, 18 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
I could use a long vacation; wanna be the new FisherQueen? You'll have to master the biting sarcasm and back way off on the whole 'sweet and kind' thing you've got going. -FisherQueen (talk · contribs)18:40, 18 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
ROFLMAO! You know, I may have a wacky sense of humor, but even so, I'm not sure I could ever come up with some of the things you do, my dear Queen. Today you made me spit tea out all over my desk when you mentioned you'd like to visit England for a certain "competition". Seriously, lol. And Moon, thanks, that's actually something I have thought of, lol. Ariel♥Gold18:44, 18 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
LOL! I've no doubt you'll figure it out when the time comes, watchlisted or not, hee hee. But, thanks my dear I, (I still love your username, lol.) Ariel♥Gold23:07, 18 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
I noticed you edited that user's user page to inform people that they weren't Alison. Well, for your information, if you check Irishforever16's contributions, they copied Alison's user page onto their own, changed it, and then vandalized her talk page. As a result, I have blocked that vandal indefinitely. Acalamari22:13, 18 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
I actually noticed that immediately upon reverting the user's blanking of Alison's page, and that is the exact reason I removed all of Alison's various subpages that were transcluded to that editor's userpage, while it is fine to copy someone's usepage design, copying their confirmed identity, contributions, etc., is not really appropriate, lol. Thanks for blocking the user. Ariel♥Gold22:16, 18 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Interesting, I wondered at the first blanking if it wasn't just a mistake, that the editor accidentally blanked Alison's page while trying to copy the design, but then the editor did it again, so, I understood your actions. Time shall tell, I guess! Ariel♥Gold22:21, 18 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
I believe I was too hasty with that block. Unfortunately, Alison gets trolled almost daily, and vandals have copied her user page before, so I thought this was a vandal doing just that when instead, it was more likely someone who made a good-faith error. Acalamari22:26, 18 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
If that's an IRC blacklist, I won't be able to help you, as I don't use IRC. A administrator with IRC capabilities, such as Ryan Postlethwaite or Alison would be needed for this. Acalamari23:55, 18 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Don't worry... you didn't know I wasn't a "vandal". You did what was right seeing as you didn't know I wasn't a vandal. you did what you were supposed to do. Thank you so much for your concern in helping me and thank you again for explaining why I was blocked. I had a feeling that I was mistaken and you confirmed my conclusions. Thank you again:-) Oh, and you have a really cool signature! Is there a way that I can use it but with different colors and my name instead? I thought I would ask this time.. thank you for all your help. If you ever need anything you can count on me. Except I probably won't be able to help you, but I will try:-) Irishforever1622:32, 18 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
I'm glad you understand our actions, and that you can see the issues. And if you need anything, and can't find anyone at the Help Desk, feel free to ask here! Ariel♥Gold22:34, 18 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
wow that was really sweet of you!
Wow arielgold! That was so thoughtful and kind of you to do that for me! I really appreciate it! I read your talk page ( sorry, I didn't mean to be nosy) and I think you will make a wonderful administrator. Thanks again!Irishforever1623:04, 18 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
LOL Talk pages are public information, you're more than free to read anything you like, and thank you for your thoughts! I did a couple more tweaks, and gave you a link to Commons to pick pictures, if you find one you like, just let me know and I'll add it! Ariel♥Gold23:05, 18 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
I am amazed
at the nice, friendly environment here! I would just like to let you know that I am giving you an award just as soon as I figure out how (lol). Acalamari is telling me how to do it I think. Oh and I will look for pictures and stuff. I was wondering if you could put bands logos on your page. Would that be an issue of copyright? I am not very fimiliar with copyright things. I want to have the redhotchili peppers and Green Day on my page. And maybe underoath. and reliant K. Do you like any of those bands? Most people have never heard of them. Again, thanks!Irishforever1623:09, 18 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Actually, the fact that you realize it has copyright issues, is incredibly great, because copyright policy is an important thing to know. Unfortunately, the majority of logos can only be used on the article they relate to, which is explained in the non-free content guideline. But have no fear, Commons has literally millions of way cool images (look at my userpage for some really neat pictures of the Space Shuttle. Ariel♥Gold23:13, 18 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Ohh... thanks. That could have been a potential disaster huh?!?! Yeah, the whole wiki code is a little confusing to me! It's like trying to learn arabic! ( which I have tried unsuccessfully:-). Thanks for the help and info!Irishforever1623:30, 18 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Not a disaster, lol. But it just makes it wonky, those boxes don't wrap, so anything more than a few words warps off the edge of the screen, lol. Ariel♥Gold23:34, 18 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for participating in my RfA, I'll have to paste a nice card once I find one. In the meantime, there's the claim that a professor was misquoted on the coins to deal with. He doesn't seem to have a website, but he does have an e-mail address.
Ignore All Rules was an issue at my nomination. If I write him a small message and he affirms the claim, then what say you, shall we I the R A over this thing and remove the statement on the plainly unacceptable basis of personal correspondence because it doesn't do anyone any good? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Kizor (talk • contribs) 04:06, 19 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Sure, the only reason I didn't remove it was there is nothing to verify the claim it is a mis-quote, and the anon editor wanted to just have his IP address be the verification, but of course, we can't do that. I don't really think the quote is integral to the article, and as long as you can verify that the recipient of the email, and responder, are in fact the same professor, I see no reason not to remove it if the professor verifies he was mis-quoted. And dangit, your RfA is over and I forgot to go back in and support! ACK! Well, you did not need it, lol. Congratulations! Ariel♥Gold04:11, 19 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Well, not that it matters to me, really, but truly I doubt that would happen, lol. I'd be surprised and quite honored if it passed 50, honestly. But I appreciate your good thoughts, lol. Ariel♥Gold04:26, 19 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Ahhhh, I must have somehow missed that one, lol. I watch Queen's page constantly, but don't remember that name, of course, it could just be my bad memory lol. Thanks! :o) Ariel♥Gold14:51, 19 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Because this troll is an attention-seeker, I usually move his comments to my archive immediately without comment, so they're easy to miss. Check out my October archive if you want to see samples of his typical posting style; he's easy to spot and doesn't do much damage, so we just keep blocking his sockpuppets and wait for him to get bored. Sample edit 1, Sample 2.-FisherQueen (talk · contribs)14:55, 19 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Ahh, no wonder I haven't seen a thread with that editor! And yeah I haven't dug through your archives, so that 'splains it! ~*giggle*~ I tagged it with a sock tag, the editor admitted it, I just didn't connect the two names because I hadn't heard of Ln of x. Now I know. heheh. Good Morning Queen! Ariel♥Gold14:58, 19 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
As FQ said, this troll really likes it when you recognize him; fortunately, I think the number of people who watch FQ's page is in the hundreds, so someone usually happens along and blocks without further comment in short order. Acroterion(talk)15:04, 19 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Well, as a "civilian", I have to use warnings, or I cannot report them to AIV to request a block, so I'm sorry if did the DFTT no-no, but I'm sort of stuck having to do four warnings prior to reporting, or a block request would probably be rejected if reviewed by someone unfamiliar with the history. Such is life, I guess, lol. Ariel♥Gold15:09, 19 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
No worries; there are several admins familiar with this troll who are all quick to block as soon as he shows his head. Just shoot a note to User:Isotope23 oder User:Philippe if they're online, and they'll smack him down for you if they haven't already noticed him. Now that you've warned his latest puppet, if you're very lucky, he might even add you to his list of people to get weird, pseudopedophilic weekly trolls... enjoy! -FisherQueen (talk · contribs)15:13, 19 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
LOL Lucky me! And yeah of course I know Iso and Philippe, I guess I just didn't realize they were admins, lol. Good to know! ( ~*Ariel updates her list of people to run to when she needs help*~ ) Ariel♥Gold15:17, 19 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
LOL, thanks for pointing that out Ariel! Indeed, b/c that was the first time I used it, I forgot completely about substituting it ;) Thanks for the help, ciao! Phgao15:41, 19 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Another problem; you know the RfA tracker; the bot does not seem to pick up the oppose in Tikiwont's RfA. I've had a look at the page, but can't seem to find anything that would hinder the bot in picking that oppose up, can you have a look please? Phgao15:55, 19 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
That's actually a good question. The bot looks at the actual page, not the numbers in the count box, and as far as I can see, the numbering in the sections is done correctly, so I've got no idea why it isn't seeing the oppose placed on the 15th. Tangotango doesn't seem to be active, so I'm not sure who you could ask, honestly. I'll put an edit summary call for help, and hopefully that may bring some geniuses out to answer. Hee hee Ariel♥Gold16:03, 19 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
I've been thinking about this, and honestly, I'm not sure. The editor does not seem to respond to other editor's concerns or suggestions, such as taking some time to learn policies and guidelines, getting adopted, etc., all of those things have been suggested multiple times to the editor. Multiple administrators have left notes explaining the issues, and they seem to have no effect. It was already taken to ANI once, and nothing seems to have come out of it. Honestly, I'm not completely sure what to do. The editor has good intentions, but the methods are not in line with policy, the "zeal" is a bit over the top, the whole "electing a president of our new project" thing is just... well, wrong, lol. I'd ask Isotope23, as he's been in contact with the editor, and perhaps ask a few others, but honestly, that project is completely redundant to CVU, and un-needed, in my own small, personal opinion. Ariel♥Gold19:04, 19 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Hey Ariel, I just came across this. I don't know weather is contravenes WP:CIVIL or if it is allowed. It just seemed to be to a little strange, but it could just me. I wanted a second option before I spoke to the user. I want your HONEST (as you always are :P) answer, because you have much more experience then me, and maybe it is normal :P Tiddly-Tom20:17, 19 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Looking at the history, I think it was more an expression of annoyance that he couldn't get the userpage to look the way he wanted, than anything directed out at we the readers. In my opinion. Which is, of course, always wrong. -FisherQueen (talk · contribs)20:23, 19 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Yeah that was my impression as well. I saw he had struggled with the layout, and it does indeed, seem to be an expletive for "I give up!". It may not really come across well, but I don't think commenting on it is really necessary, personally. Ariel♥Gold20:27, 19 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Ok, Thanks for your inputs. Although I don't quite see how him being an admin makes much of a difference :P ... I'll ignore it and carry on with trying to fix my anti virus :P I have been speeking to someone on Live Chat for about 2 hours now, and he has only just told me that it wont work, Great! Thankies, Tiddly-Tom20:30, 19 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
You're right, in that being an administrator doesn't exempt one from the rules, but I simply meant that I figured that, as an administrator, John was fully aware of the policies, and didn't consider that to be a breach of them. I do, however, think your diligence, as well as your caution, is a wonderful thing, you rock, dear Tom! Ariel♥Gold20:32, 19 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Actually, just one. I have Iphoto on my computer and I was wondering if there is a way to get photos from Iphoto onto a userpage like I have seen some people's userpages with pictures of themselves. If you have any idea that would be great! Thanks!Irishforever1620:59, 19 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
I'm not sure what IPhoto is, but all images need to not be a copyright infringement, and must adhere to the image use policy. You can find more information in those two pages, as well as at Help:Images. Basically, if you have a bunch of cool pictures, but you don't know who took them, or where they are from, a good amount of the time, you would not be able to upload them to Wikipedia, as they'd be a copyright violation. If this is the case, then my suggestion would be to choose an image from the millions available on Commons, as you would be assured they have passed all the licensing issues. Now, if you took the picture, with your own camera, that's a different story, of course. Review the links, and if you have any questions, let me know. Hope that helped! Ariel♥Gold21:07, 19 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
