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Michael Jackson

Do you think it's acceptable to have non formatted at all refs in a GA? And {{Pokefair}} refers to pictures, you can use it for nearly everything. Highway Daytrippers 06:35, 24 September 2006 (UTC)

Clearly "It does not limit the copyright owners rights to sell the game. " makes it completely inappropriate for use within non game related photos.--I'll bring the food 22:07, 24 September 2006 (UTC)
Additionally are you just trying to get me to use it because you were heavily involved in its creation? That is highly inappropriate.--I'll bring the food 22:10, 24 September 2006 (UTC)

I have noticed even with citations added with accessed on blah blah type stuff they are all too long and wordy in format. Could you suggest a smaller formatting that would include the website's/book's name, date published and accessed? Got any good article examples? Take a look at the first 3 footnotes. They're bloody 2 lines long each. That's far too long, would you suggest an improvement? You're clearly more versed on this and I need advice.--I'll bring the food 21:54, 1 October 2006 (UTC)

Hey Highway

Hey Highway I think your now SYSOP Material. So I'm thinking next week of nominating you for adminship. If I nominate you would you accept? Æon Insanity Now!EA! 03:27, 25 September 2006 (UTC)

I would advise you to wait for three months. Your second RfA was less than two months ago. Patience is a virtue. David D. (Talk) 03:45, 25 September 2006 (UTC)

Question

What pray tell do you mean by this?. I can't yet see a way for that not to be a personal attack. I have a strong basis in policy for my position, and you have been unable to substantiate yours. - Taxman Talk 17:24, 25 September 2006 (UTC)

Elections

No problem, the bot is now set up to run at 55 minutes past every hour. Cheers, Tangotango 17:56, 25 September 2006 (UTC)

Sorry, my bad. The bot was still set for 4 seats. Thanks for pointing that out! - Tangotango 18:26, 25 September 2006 (UTC)

Mr. Lefty's RfA thanks

Hi, HighwayCello, and thanks for supporting me in my recent request for adminship, which succeeded with a final tally of 70/4/4. I hope I can live up to your expectations, and if there's ever anything you need, you know where to find me! --Mr. Lefty Talk to me! 00:21, 26 September 2006 (UTC)

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New Evolved Forms?!?

Already there are articles for the evolved forms of the Shinou starters. Are any of these legit? Nintenboy01 01:18, 27 September 2006 (UTC)

I have granted you the Nintendo Branstar

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I'm up to summat...

Could you have a look at Arctic Monkeys. I've decided to take it to FAC, and was wondering if you, being the one to promote it to GA, had any advice/ideas/complaints I could have a look at? Many thanks, smurrayinchester(User), (Talk) 22:36, 29 September 2006 (UTC)

Whew! Thanks for reminding me! smurrayinchester(User), (Talk) 22:03, 30 September 2006 (UTC)
Good luck with that; I've had nightmares about those Gaming Corner machines... 7... 7... Cherry! Nooooo! smurrayinchester(User), (Talk) 22:09, 30 September 2006 (UTC)
While you're online, could you tell me what you think of my new sig? It's based on an Arcade Fire song, Neighbourhood #2 (Laïka), and is shorter than my old one. Laïka 22:38, 30 September 2006 (UTC)
It uses the same code a my normal sig in that it changes colour every day; note the red at the top of this section, with yellow lower down. Laïka 22:45, 30 September 2006 (UTC)

Re: Elections

Yep... it will be the first runoff that I've known of. I'm posting stuff up about it now. -- Natalya 00:05, 1 October 2006 (UTC)

Actually, I was thinking about coinflipping, it's very impartial. ;) -- Natalya 00:07, 1 October 2006 (UTC)
I just noticed! Thanks for pointing that out (even though it was the vote that cost you a seat). You were very close, though, which is very cool. -- Natalya 00:14, 1 October 2006 (UTC)

The EA elections

Hey, sorry man. It was a very close run thing (nail biting, I'd say), and I hope you do choose to run again in March. I'd also like to thank you for voting for me (yours was my first vote =), though I'll be giving out proper thank you notes once the friendly election stuff have confirmed everything ;)

Thε Halo Θ 10:28, 1 October 2006 (UTC)

*Shurgs* That's exactly what I wanted to avoid. I'd hate it if my vote was the one that decided something like that. I guess you could ask Hoopy, if you were really curious...
Thε Halo Θ 10:42, 1 October 2006 (UTC)
I'm sorry. Good luck next time. Michael 13:54, 1 October 2006 (UTC)

Thanks

Thanks for your wishes! I'll hope to meet your expectations! --May the Force be with you! Shreshth91($ |-| ŗ 3 $ |-| ţ |-|) 17:36, 1 October 2006 (UTC)


Pokemon Images

Hey I like that images help identify episodes visually and identify key moments. So may you help me, so we can keep the images. (Yugigx60 20:22, 1 October 2006 (UTC))

The images were decided not to be used; right now this user editted the template so it is a copy of {{Digimon episode}} then asked an admin to protect it on that version so images that fail fair use criteria #3 can be shown in the template. Ryūlóng 20:27, 1 October 2006 (UTC)

Blanking

Do not blank talk pages as it is considered vandalism. If you continue to do this you will be reported. Inforazer 14:00, 2 October 2006 (UTC)

That's not the point. You don't blank talk pages. Inforazer 19:53, 2 October 2006 (UTC)
Cite that rule, I'd like to see where you are allowed to blank talk pages. Seriously, you are acting stubborn because you want to get your own way. The only person who had a problem with it was you. Inforazer 13:39, 3 October 2006 (UTC)

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Thank you for Voting

Hey Highway. I knew there was no way that I could better your wonderful EA elections thanks template thing, so I thought I'd write a simple message.

Thank you so very much for your kind vote. I hope that I can live up to the high standards set by others, and help continue Esperanza down it's wonderful path. All the best, Thε Halo Θ 11:42, 3 October 2006 (UTC)

Just wondering

Thanks for your wonderful comment on my talk page. You really made my day. Thanks. (By the way, what makes you like my username?) Tennis Dynamite 00:24, 4 October 2006 (UTC)

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Palkia

I don't really care about this enough to pursue it further. It's really petty. -- Steel 16:14, 4 October 2006 (UTC)

Personally I'd just let him re-add it because it's not as if the world is going to end if it's not removed and discussing it with him is like talking to a brick wall. Though you're not the kind of person who'll do that easily (which isn't a bad thing, I guess). I suppose you could bring it up at WP:ANI but I don't think much will happen. Sorry. -- Steel 16:30, 4 October 2006 (UTC)
Or you could just keep reverting each other til one of you gets bored. Though I don't really recommend that. -- Steel 16:44, 4 October 2006 (UTC)

Yes, oddly enough at this point it is really petty and pointless. I just don't like users making a habit of shooting down other people when the intention is to improve the article. Inforazer 17:11, 4 October 2006 (UTC)

Can we all agree to just drop this now? -- Steel 17:13, 4 October 2006 (UTC)
The discussion shouldn't be blanked though. To me, it's like him trying to get his own way because he doesn't like it. Inforazer 17:26, 4 October 2006 (UTC)
Well it isn't. Please assume good faith. Highway Daytrippers 17:28, 4 October 2006 (UTC)
Can you stop being arrogant like that? I told you to assume good faith, speaking on the behalf of others, but you are speaking for yourself. Inforazer 17:29, 4 October 2006 (UTC)
And I'm trying to tell you that I was following policy because the discussion only had fan related worth at heart. Highway Daytrippers 17:33, 4 October 2006 (UTC)

... -- Steel 17:34, 4 October 2006 (UTC)

*drops it* I'll stop. Highway Daytrippers 17:35, 4 October 2006 (UTC)

Re: Wikipedia's Shortest Mediation

Definitly! It shows very good intentions, a calmness, and a good outcome! You should be proud, especially because long mediations don't necessarily accomplish anything. :) -- Natalya 16:11, 5 October 2006 (UTC)

You are too cool. (For school). Thanks, my friend! -- Natalya 03:11, 6 October 2006 (UTC)
Not that I can think of - just keep being awesome! Prepare yourself for some tough questions too, I would imagine. But you will do great! Just in case you were wondering, I think I'll put it up on Nov. 1st (or near then), because it seems like a nice day. -- Natalya 05:19, 8 October 2006 (UTC)
How about the third then, as a celebration of finishing all your stressful stuff? -- Natalya 13:58, 8 October 2006 (UTC)
You can always write them up anytime, and just copy and paste once it's up, since you know what the questions will be. And so I don't have to start another thread, Banes is still around (as far as I am aware); he has still be active in council related things, and has still been around Wikipedia, just not as actively. I believe his message is just functioning to let people know that he is rather busy, as many of us often get. As for the bigger picture, the runner-up from the last election will replace any vacancies, should that occur (that's you!). Don't go knocking anyone off, though... ;) -- Natalya 14:04, 8 October 2006 (UTC)

Just so you know, I saw that. ;) Oh well, wasn't as bad as this, was it? ({{subst:User:CliffHarris}} instead of {{subst:User:CliffHarris/sig}}) :P —  $PЯINGεrαgђ  04:53, 6 October 2006 (UTC)

RfA thanks

Thank you for participating in my RfA, which finished with a tally of 66/11/5. I learned quite a bit during the process, and I expect to be learning a lot more in the days ahead. I will be taking things slowly (and doing a lot of re-reading), but I hope you will let me know if there is anything I can do to improve in my new capacity. -- Merope Talk 13:00, 6 October 2006 (UTC)

Thank you!

Thanks for awarding me with a Star. I am truly speechless. Here's to improving all that is Pokémon and Wikipedia! -SaturnYoshi THE VOICES 18:17, 7 October 2006 (UTC)

October archive

I created the October archive and listed each of the current members. Michael 18:45, 7 October 2006 (UTC)

Thank you. Michael 18:48, 7 October 2006 (UTC)

RE: le sigh

Hi there Highway! No reason to be sorry for asking; I did cast a vote for Shreshth91 at the end of the election (here). It's in the history of the voting page, as well. If you've any other questions, please feel free to ask away as I'd be happy to answer them for you. Cheers! hoopydinkConas tá tú? 20:38, 7 October 2006 (UTC)

Hi again! I had voted for two candidates earlier in the voting period and felt that Shreshth91 deserved my vote as well. Cheers! hoopydinkConas tá tú? 22:04, 7 October 2006 (UTC)

RE: Sunkern

I wouldn't add it to the archives just yet, but while there seems to be a consensus, I think it's good for readers to have the picture there on the currently-featured article. Regards, —Celestianpower háblame 16:31, 8 October 2006 (UTC)

Please don't die on my talkpage: not only does it make a mess I have to clear up, but the level of paperwork is unbearbale. Thanks in advance, —Celestianpower háblame 17:04, 8 October 2006 (UTC)

Fair use in portals

I created an amendment for fair use in portals, as well as submitted to village pump, see here: Wikipedia:Fair use/Amendment/Fair use images in portals#Also. It would be great if you could express your support there. ddcc 21:50, 8 October 2006 (UTC)

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Sorry

I realize that I acted rude towards you in both the Kirby article and the Wario article. Namely the Wario article because, most likely, it was my first FA and I was annoyed that you were FARing it, and while I still think your references standard is too extreme, the Wario article should not have been FA; bad prose and grammar, incomplete facts, and a lot of things going unreferenced. - A Link to the Past (talk) 00:49, 13 October 2006 (UTC)

Hello...

I was kind of wondering... what do I do with my user page? I'm still kind of new to it. I'd appreciate any help you can give me. Also, I'm now part of the Pokémon Collaborative Project thing! Thanks!--Floramage! 20:26, 13 October 2006 (UTC)

Re. Barnstar

Hey, Thanks!! Btw, I re-added the News and DYK sections. Get to work updating. ;) Cheers, The Raven's Apprentice (Talk|Contribs) 12:37, 14 October 2006 (UTC)

Well, you personally asked for it. Cheers, The Raven's Apprentice (Talk|Contribs) 12:48, 14 October 2006 (UTC)

Re: *dizzy*

You are too kind, Highway! I'm sure you exagerate a bit :), but it is very cool! - thanks! -- Natalya 13:30, 14 October 2006 (UTC)

Re: Adminship again

I've just started college, and it's been eating up all my time and energy; I don't have half the time to contribute to Wikipedia that I used to. So adminship may not be the best idea, now. --Sparky Lurkdragon 17:38, 14 October 2006 (UTC)

KP Template

I'm not sure what was so wrong with the original template to warrent a redesign. Also, could you, in future, please use the discussion page to... well, discuss major layout/content changes? Thank-you. --MarkKB 10:20, 16 October 2006 (UTC)

It's OK, it's just that it was a rather abrupt change. Felix is on the 'Other minor allies' page, so I didn't feel it necessary to link him. Thanks for your quick response! --MarkKB 10:43, 16 October 2006 (UTC)

You don't have descriptions for your archives anymore!

HighwayCello is awarded this Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar for awarding me far too many barstars and not getting enough himself - you deserve it! -- Natalya 03:02, 17 October 2006 (UTC)

That's too bad, I always enjoyed reading them. But more importantly...

Haha, you're right, I'm probably just fueling the fire. :) Remember, it's next Saturday/Sunday (depending on what we decide), not this coming one! -- Natalya 13:06, 17 October 2006 (UTC)
Good question. I think I was in the mindset of scheduling the Esperanza council meeting, and wasn't really having much brain function when I posted. It's probably because you were so close to being on the council that I equated it with you. -- Natalya 02:44, 18 October 2006 (UTC)

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Congratulations!

I hereby award Highway Cello the Esperanza Barnstar for his excellent work for the Barnstar Brigade. --NauticaShades 10:28, 22 October 2006 (UTC)

Re: Editing problem (and other unrelated things)

Sorry for taking so long to get back on this, Highway! Glad to see that you're back, by the way. Though I'm sure you have more exposure to the Pikachu article, my thinking is that for the time being, it's fine to leave it unprotected; yes, it's getting vandalized, but it's a very popular article, and therefore invites more vandalism than many less-notable articles. If the vandalism seems to become more concentrated, though, perhaps protection is appropriate. I may not be the best admin to ask though, for whenever there is doubt, I'm more for leaving things unprotected. ;)

That's good about putting up the RfA questions, that will also give me a place to draft out and edit the nomination, which I'll work on over this week. Feel free to edit your the responses to your questions as you feel the need before I put it up on the 3rd. I'm excited for you! -- Natalya 17:55, 23 October 2006 (UTC)

I often find that reading through things I written at some point after I wrote them gives me good ideas of things to phrase better/convey better/generally edit. It's up to you if you want to change anything, but you can always look at comments people had about your previous question answers (unless you did already) if you want to see what people might think. Most importantly, just convey what is important to you! -- Natalya 22:38, 23 October 2006 (UTC)

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Hey, Highway, I left a new post on the Talk Page for Torchic:

Hey, see this PokeBeach.com page for a near-rendition of the first 386 Shiny Pokémon!

After looking at the Title Bar after submitting the original entry in that article, I realised it was spelled as PokeBeach.com and not PokéBeach, so I have made the changes here accordingly. In any case, you (or anyone else, for that matter) might wish to use the images for Pokémon articles on Wikipedia. I just posted it over here and over there on a "just in case" basis. The choice of whether you (or anyone else) want to use it or not is at your (or that person's) discretion. -- A. Exeunt 13:26, 25 October 2006 (UTC)

P.S. If you (or anyone else) do, please remember to give credit where credit is due since Wikipedia is a public website! -- A. Exeunt 13:26, 25 October 2006 (UTC)

Co-nomination for Moe Epsilon

Hi, HighwayCello, seeing that you are a good friend of his, I would like you to co-nominate him for admin HERE! It's sort of like a mass co-nomination, almost like a petition to let Moe-Epsilon become admin, so even just your bare signature would be okay. ¿¡Exir Kamalabadi?!Join Esperanza! 23:17, 25 October 2006 (UTC)

Re.: Defunct!? :O

Leader? It never says "leader", it says "coordinator", they're two different things. We don't have a "Leader", in any sense, but you're the guy whose been coordinating the Project. Cheers, The Raven's Apprentice (Talk|Contribs) 14:38, 27 October 2006 (UTC)

Charizard

I noticed this while vandal patrolling. I thought that you should see it, too. Take it easy. -サターンヨッシー HAPPY HALLOWEEN 06:44, 28 October 2006 (UTC)

Wierd formatting in questions

It looks like a tag got out of line in your questions answers... and there's a redlink that probably isn't supposed to be there? Just letting you know. :) -- Natalya 20:10, 28 October 2006 (UTC)

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AC Skype

Hey, I'll just have a look for you on skype, and then see what I can do. Thε Halo Θ 22:20, 28 October 2006 (UTC)

Cheers!

Congratulations on becoming the newest member of the Esperanza Advisory Council! The election was very close originally, and I'm glad that a very capable Wikipedian will fill Shreshth91's shoes. Have fun! :) hoopydinkConas tá tú? 23:50, 28 October 2006 (UTC)

Ditto! Good to see a great Esperanzian (yourself) replace a great Esperanzian (S91). Best of luck, and cheers, Daniel.Bryant [ T · C ] 06:25, 29 October 2006 (UTC)

Re:Admin Coaching

I was misled by this statement: "People are matched with experienced users (often, but not always, admins) who are willing to offer coaching." --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 14:15, 29 October 2006 (UTC)

Okay, thank you for your swift reply. --Gray PorpoisePhocoenidae, not Delphinidae 14:41, 29 October 2006 (UTC)