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'''<span style="color:white;">R E T I R E D</span>]'''</div><br></div>
 
<div class="center">'''Due to legal threats [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk%3ADurin&diff=154848748&oldid=154842927][http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Log&type=block&page=User:DannaShinsho], this user left Wikipedia in August 2007. More information on my departure may be found at [[User:Durin/Departure]]. '''</div>
== Google User box template discussion ==
 
Durin - this matter has died down in February but doesn't seem to be resolved. Could you weight in please. Doesn't the typing in the
 
==Sorry==
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I'm terribly sorry for removing your notice, it was an accident. I was just reading through the archives, and forgot it was a past edition. Sorry about that. And I'm sorry if you don't want messages posted on this page now, but I wanted to contact you somehow! I don;t mind if you delete it again. I'm very sorry to see that you've left, and thankyou for your contributions. Good luck in life my friend, and sorry about my mistake before. <span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS,sans-serif">[[User:Lradrama|<span style="color:red">Lra</span>]][[User talk:Lradrama|drama]]</span> 18:26, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
being discussed at
 
== :-( ==
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Sorry to see you go, Durin. I've seen nominal legal threats before, but I've never seen a note of pending litigation. How appalling. I was wondering when you might slow down editing (in relation to your earlier comments regarding lack of desire to edit), but I didn't realize it would close so quickly. :(
resemble and infringe upon
 
Best wishes in whatever endeavours you pursue. --[[User talk:Iamunknown|Iamunknown]] 18:29, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
[[:Image:Google logo transparent.png]]??[[User:Michael Dorosh|Michael Dorosh]] 14:28, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
 
:You're one of the best, and have been enormously useful to Wikipedia. I'm terribly sorry to see this, and hope somehow that it will be sorted out. Good luck, and thank you for always answering my questions so patiently and helpfully. [[User:ElinorD|ElinorD]] [[User talk:ElinorD|(talk)]] 18:38, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
 
::What a nasty way to end an otherwise fine wiki-career. I know you'd been telling me for months you'd been on the brink of leaving, but I always thought you'd stay anyway. This is just... horrible. My second friend to leave Wikipedia in 3 days :( '''[[User:Majorly|<span style="color:#002bb8">Majorly</span>]]''' (''[[User talk:Majorly|talk]]'') 18:42, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
== just wanted to check ==
 
Seriously? Right when I was about to join Durin's Fair Use Army full-time?!?! E kala mai. A hui hou, Durin. --[[User:Ali'i|Ali&#39;i]] 18:51, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
Were you all the way done with your review? I know you're thorough; I responded on the subpage to your commentary so far, and took your advice about the userpage. -- ''[[User:Nae'blis|nae]]'[[User_talk:Nae'blis|blis]]'' 06:12, 19 August 2006 (UTC)
:Someone still has to do the job. '''[[User:Majorly|<span style="color:#002bb8">Majorly</span>]]''' (''[[User talk:Majorly|talk]]'') 18:55, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
*No, not all the way done. I completed as much as I had time for at that moment. I'll try to get some more done soon. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 13:55, 19 August 2006 (UTC)
::More like 10 people to equal the quality output Durin was creating. :-) But hopefully this is just a minor, temporary thing, and Durin will return shortly. --[[User:Ali'i|Ali&#39;i]] 18:59, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
**I'm back from vacation and just wanted to drop you a line to see if this was still on your radar. If you've done all you care to/have time for, that's fine too. I appreciate all your input, especially if you could take a look at the [[User:Nae'blis/Review#Opinions I'd value before applying|answers I gave]] in response to your initial comments. Of course if you'd rather wait for the forthcoming RfA, that works in my world too... Cheers. -- ''[[User:Nae'blis|nae]]'[[User_talk:Nae'blis|blis]]'' 00:07, 6 September 2006 (UTC)
*There's a slim chance I will return, but it's a Michael Jordan-esque "That 1% is for me and you can't have it". I'm in contact with the people who are prosecuting this investigation. Pending outcome of that, I *might* return. But, Majorly is right. I've been pondering leaving for a while for a variety of reasons. This isn't the final straw; that analogy is incorrect. It's more like the impact event theorized for the [[Cretaceous–Tertiary extinction event]]. It is astonishing to me that someone would go to such lengths over a handful of images. It's not worth it to me. I am a volunteer here. To put myself in the line of fire for lawsuits over images that I didn't create, didn't copy, didn't publish and didn't use is absurd. Frankly, and bluntly, I'm tired. I've been under near constant onslaught of all sorts of very nasty wikipedians who work arduously to bring me down simply because I uphold the Foundation's directives and this local project's policies. Everybody has their tolerance limit. I was near it before this event. This event easily doubled how much crap I have to tolerate, and I'm now well beyond my limit. [http://www.ocap.ca/songs/dontletb.html The bastards won]. I've just checked my e-mail from e-pol.org, and sure enough I'm part of the investigation. Absolutely unreal. God help you all that work to uphold your policies. These people will stop at nothing to have their way. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 19:44, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
***Give me a bit. Still a bit swamped. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 15:08, 6 September 2006 (UTC)
****No problem, didn't mean to come off as snippy; I'll go get something else done for a while... -- ''[[User:Nae'blis|nae]]'[[User_talk:Nae'blis|blis]]'' 15:51, 6 September 2006 (UTC)
*****Oh you didn't! Honest! '''Oppose''': Too snippy! ha! :) --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 16:33, 6 September 2006 (UTC)
******Get back to work, you! *cracks whip* -- ''[[User:Nae'blis|nae]]'[[User_talk:Nae'blis|blis]]'' 20:12, 6 September 2006 (UTC)
*******<screams in agony> Yes, master! '''Oppose''': What a slave driver! --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 20:39, 6 September 2006 (UTC)
 
::Still, what will they get out of it? At least you can claim you've made an online encyclopedia a better place for everyone. <span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS,sans-serif">[[User:Lradrama|<span style="color:red">Lra</span>]][[User talk:Lradrama|drama]]</span> 19:51, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
== Thatcher's RFA ==
 
**<nowiki>:-o</nowiki> Un-fucking-believable. --[[User:Ali'i|Ali&#39;i]] 19:53, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
Having looked it over, I'll make changes. Thanks for the heads-up. &ndash; [[User:Chacor|Ch]][[User talk:Chacor|acor]] 04:44, 15 September 2006 (UTC)
 
::You took the words right out of everyone's mouth there mate. <span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS,sans-serif">[[User:Lradrama|<span style="color:red">Lra</span>]][[User talk:Lradrama|drama]]</span> 19:57, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
:Thanks for fixing my mistake. [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Thatcher131&diff=prev&oldid=76048309] I can't understand how I got the count wrong! --[[User:Guinnog|Guinnog]] 14:08, 16 September 2006 (UTC)
:::Ali'i nailed it...I've only been in contact with you for a few days, Durin, but you've been an excellent source of info and decently rational discussion about the image removal process, and I'll miss your input. Keep us posted on how this process goes. Best wishes to you. [[User:Willbyr|Willbyr]] ([[User_talk:Willbyr|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/Willbyr|contribs]]) 20:29, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
 
Well that sucks. Do I have to assume that your offer to have a couple of beers and punch each other in the face is also off the table? At least consider coming back for doing a bit of editing: just like Jordan, you'll eventually miss the game as much as the game misses you. In the meantime, take care. [[User:Pascal.Tesson|Pascal.Tesson]] 21:18, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
== Copyright problems with Image:UniversityofWaterlooCoatofArms.png ==
*I'm so very sorry to see you go. Best wishes in this & everything else. [[User:Pete.Hurd|Pete.Hurd]] 21:19, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
<div style="padding:5px; background-color:#E1F1DE;"> An image that you uploaded, [[: Image:UniversityofWaterlooCoatofArms.png]], has been listed at [[Wikipedia:Copyright problems]] because it is a suspected copyright violation. Please look there if you know that the image is legally usable on Wikipedia (you may have to search for the title of the image to find its entry), and then provide the necessary information there and on its [[: Image:UniversityofWaterlooCoatofArms.png|page]], if you are interested in it not being deleted. Thank you. <!-- Template:Idw-cp --> </div> [[User:Sumair1|Sumair1]] 05:44, 18 September 2006 (UTC)
**I'm sorry if it has to end this way, Durin. I certainly hope that you will return if this is settled. Out of all the people I have come into conflict with here on Wikipedia, you are the most civil and patient by far. Here's to hoping everything turns out alright! Regards, ''[[User talk:UC'tCM!|<span style="color: #be7">You Can</span>]][[User:UC'tCM!/'|<span style="color: #be7">'</span>]][[Wikipedia:Editor review/You Can't See Me!|t Review Me!!!]]'' 23:12, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
*Umm, fair use images are allowed here, and in this case since there is no free license alternative available, fair use is acceptable. The copyright violation is improper. Note that the voiced desire by University of Waterloo to have the image appear with typography is a usage restriction, not a copyright restriction. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 12:43, 18 September 2006 (UTC)
*I didn't know that. Though I still feel that there should be a standard across the university articles. Right now I see every thing from shields to coat of arms to logos being used and even though no standard licenced material is available from these institutions, I think guidlines of the institution should be adhered to. Thanks for pointing in to the right direction.--[[User:Sumair1|Sumair1]] 21:17, 18 September 2006 (UTC)
 
==Not right==
==Pacific Islands Forum Logo==
This sucks. Hope you will be back soon. This "e-pol" stuff really doesn't sound right to me. I've never heard of e-pol. I tried finding out more on Google, but found nothing but their own website. There are virtually no backward links to e-pol.org. I looked at the [http://www.whois.net/whois_new.cgi?d=e-pol.org whois] information, and it doesn't seem right to me. I have doubts about e-pol, and recommend you do not give e-pol any information. Also, the fact that Danna's first contributions were so recent, on August 22. The first edit was to a wikiproject page, the next to create their userpage, and the following to create their talk page. Smells like a duck, walks like a duck... This just doesn't sound right. --[[User:Aude|Aude]] <small>([[User talk:Aude|talk]])</small> 21:29, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
Concerning the Pacific Islands Forum Logo: Do I understand you correctly that your removal of that image bases solely on the fact that it was used in a template, and that it is not a problem to include it in the [[Pacific Islands Forum]] article? Thanks! [[User:Henning Blatt|Henning Blatt]] 14:00, 18 September 2006 (UTC)
:E-pol.org calls themselves "Electronic Protection Online Programme" or Electronic - Protection Online Programme" with the hyphen. Searching Google for "Protection Online Programme" [http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=%22protection+online+programme%22&btnG=Search] and spelling variations turns up nothing. Zero results. If this was legit, even if some aspects of what they do are secret and confidential, there would still be something about it on Google. This definitely doesn't seem right to me. --[[User:Aude|Aude]] <small>([[User talk:Aude|talk]])</small> 21:37, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
*That is correct. Fair use images are permitted to be used in the main article namespace, but nowhere else. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 14:10, 18 September 2006 (UTC)
:*Nor me, but the complainant bringing this is obviously quite energized and willing to go to unreal lengths in their aggression against me. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 21:40, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
 
* Aude, good research. I tried at whois at register.com, and the website was registered in April of this year?? Go to http://www.register.com/whois.rcmx and type "e-pol.org". Weird. --[[User talk:Iamunknown|Iamunknown]] 21:41, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
==re:Good to see you back!==
Thanks for the welcome back, it's good to see you too :) — <span style="font-family: Monotype Corsiva">[[User talk:Moe Epsilon|<font color="CD2626">Moe Epsilon</font>]]</span> 14:51 September 18 '06
 
* [irc://irc.freenode.net/wikipedia-en-admins Come say hello]. [[User:Nick|Nick]] 21:50, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
==Recent E-mail==
*I did a bit of research myself. Seems connected to some sort of hoax or donation fraud. See my comments on ANI. In any case the websites of the related organizations are all as laughable as the one of e-pol.org. Supposedly, it's part of the "United Network for Universal Aid" and you should try and google that for fun... [[User:Pascal.Tesson|Pascal.Tesson]] 22:20, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
Thanks for your recent response via e-mail. I've sent you a response (heh, you told me to hit your talk page). Cheers. [[User:CQJ|CQJ]] 16:08, 19 September 2006 (UTC)
 
*From what I can tell, E-POL's activities seem to be limited to sending you that e-mail, and having a website. Nothing else. [[User:DragonflySixtyseven|DS]] 23:36, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
== thanks, ==
 
*The e-pol website is really quite creepy. If you click on the log tab it gives you a message that reads "Your IP and computer ID have now been logged". Wha??!! I didn't consent to that... Seriously something creepy about that website. I can see why this would make someone want to retire. [[User:Seraphim Whipp|<span style="color:#FF69B4;">Seraphim</span>]] [[User_talk:Seraphim Whipp|<sup><span style="color:#FF0000;">Whipp</span></sup>]] 01:10, 1 September 2007 (UTC)
thanks for helping me with my user templates, [[user:Gronkmeister | <font face="impact"> Gronkmeister]]</font> | <sup>[[User talk:gronkmeister |<font face="impact"> Talk]]</font>/</sup><sub>[[special:contributions/gronkmeister |<font face="impact"> Contrib]]</font></sub> 03:34, 20 September 2006 (UTC)
:*Your IP is logged on Wikipedia and can be checked through RFCU in case of abuse, it's no different here. Anytime you go to a site, you consend to letting them know your IP unless your using TOR, or something else. — [[User:Moe Epsilon|<span style="color:#FF0000;">M</span><span style="color:#EE0000;">o</span><span style="color:#DD0000;">e</span>]] [[User talk:Moe Epsilon|<span style="color:#0000FF;">ε</span>]] 01:37, 1 September 2007 (UTC)
 
::* I was aware of that your IP is recorded with every website but I wasn't aware it recorded your computer ID, *stupid moment* . I guess it's also the manner in which the message reads to be honest. When added with the claims of "We can trace you precisely" and that kind of message that they are giving out about legal action, it's creepy. [[User:Seraphim Whipp|<span style="color:#FF69B4;">Seraphim</span>]] [[User_talk:Seraphim Whipp|<sup><span style="color:#FF0000;">Whipp</span></sup>]] 12:03, 1 September 2007 (UTC)
== Politics of Thailand template ==
 
:::What is going on with those guys of e-pol? I crossed swords with them a while ago but I thought they were at the WTC when the 9/11, can someone brief me? [[User:Meteoguy|Meteoguy]] 18:12, 4 September 2007 (UTC)
You edited this template to avoid inproper use of fair use image. Could you change the template to let is show the flag when no image has been chosen. If no image is chosen now, an ugly text is showed. (BTW: I don't know how to do it). [[User:Electionworld|Electionworld]] <small><font color="#008822">[[User_talk:Electionworld|Talk?]]</font></small> 07:31, 20 September 2006 (UTC)
*I may get around to it. I'm not an expert at wiki script. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 12:32, 20 September 2006 (UTC)
==FYI==
[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Giano&diff=77026818&oldid=77016198 This] is having some last minute impact (it's a heavily watched page), we shall see how much. [[User:NoSeptember/Signature12|<font color = "green">'''NoSeptember'''</font>]] 20:08, 21 September 2006 (UTC)
 
==Sigh==
== Commons User ID ==
This is wrong. Don't let the bastards wear you down. Ignore the bogus legal threat and continue fighting the good fight. [[User:Corvus cornix|Corvus cornix]] 21:55, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
 
== :-o No! ==
Didn't know if you were interested in having your Commons ID match this one.
 
I can't believe this. I know my only contact with you was an MFD war but you were a fine contributer. ''Please'' come back!. See also: [[User:Pheonix15/Useful links/Retired Wikipedians]]--[[User:Pheonix15|Pheonix15]] 22:27, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
User:Durin at Commons has no contributions and can be renamed to something else, and we will be able to move Durin-en to Durin. [[User:Bastique|'''B'''astiq<span class="Unicode" style="color:#FF72E3;">▼</span>e]]''' <sup>[[User talk:Bastique|demandez]]</sup>''' 20:32, 21 September 2006 (UTC)
*That would be fine with me. Have at it if you'd like, I'd much rather be User:Durin everywhere that I haunt. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 20:40, 21 September 2006 (UTC)
 
== astroview120mm userboxes ==
==Help!==
This user, [[User:Abu badali]], keeps on trying to delete fair use images that I've uploaded, especially [[:Image:Allison Mack1.jpg]] and [[:Image:Kristinkreuk1.jpg]]. I have gotten permission from the websites owners to use these images, and I have written a detailed fair use rationale for both of them, and they both have the fair use tag on them. Even after a lengthy discussion, he still will not accept that they '''are''' fair use and he keeps trying to delete them! Loooking at his talk page and his contributions, he seems to think that he is the highest authority on all things "fair use", but he obviously is not. Can you please help me, or get some other administrators to help me, convince him that they are in fact fair use images and should not be deleted? It would be greatly appreciated, and he must be stopped before he lists '''every single''' fair use image for deletion. Than you. - [[User:Ivan Kricancic|Ivan Kricancic]] 03:34, 22 September 2006 (UTC)
 
A user by the name of Durin has placed criticism on my talk page involving an oven that killed another user that I have not heard of before now. In case you are still here, I must tell you something: I did not invent User oven; I did however, use some userboxes from other user pages, which may have had hidden information that I did not see. I also do not actually remember placing "user oven" on my page. Please see my contributions or my user page history. You may be making this up.
:Thanks anyway, Durin. If I upload new images from the CW website will they be ok, because the CW owns the copyright to images on its site, so a copyright owner can be stated in the rationale? Also I think images from the CW network's website will be ok becuase it's a website that promotes the network, so it can maybe use the promotional tag? - [[User:Ivan Kricancic|Ivan Kricancic]] 11:32, 22 September 2006 (UTC)
:*CW? --[[User:DurinAstroview120mm|DurinAstroview120mm]] 1123:3455, 2231 SeptemberAugust 20062007 (UTC)
:The CW is a new network which will air Smallville. It has images of the actresses in question on its website. Also, could you help me out with [[:Image:Rale Rasic.png]], [[:Image:Mohammad Reza Golzar.jpg]] and [[:Image:Zltako.jpg]]. They have been on here for months and only got listed for deletion today by Abu dabali. I think he may have done it just to frustrate me, but I could very well be wrong. Could you pelase check if they meet the criteria, or tell me what I need to do to have those images kept? [[User:Ivan Kricancic|Ivan Kricancic]] 11:40, 22 September 2006 (UTC)
:*The {{tl|promotional}} tag has a more restrictive meaning than the one you are applying. A website that a company sponsors in support of its product will of course have images on it. These images have ''not'' been released for promotional purposes unless the company explicitly states so. A company must ''explicitly'' release an image as promotional material for it to qualify as {{tl|promotional}}. Presumed releases do not count.
:*Re: the three images you note; [[User:Abu badali]] is entirely correct. I've undone one of them, on [[:Image:Rale Rasic.png]]. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 13:48, 22 September 2006 (UTC)
 
==Come Thanks back==
I've seen you around the project and admired your edits. Always calm, rationale and patient! Please come back...
 
[[User:Seraphim Whipp|<span style="color:#FF69B4;">Seraphim</span>]] [[User_talk:Seraphim Whipp|<sup><span style="color:#FF0000;">Whipp</span></sup>]] 00:51, 1 September 2007 (UTC)
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Thanks for nominating me for adminship, and for watching my back during the discussion. (I'm not dropping this on all 140+ commenters but if you don't deserve one, who does?) [[User talk:Thatcher131|Thatcher131]] 04:13, 22 September 2006 (UTC)
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*The mop and bucket picture is very cute :) That might become the new standard for this sort of image :) --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 11:14, 22 September 2006 (UTC)
::I looked through my entire iPhoto library looking for a new "happiness" picture. I'd forgotton about the Disney parade until it jumped out at me. (Although technically I think they're brooms.) The beauty part is that a vidcap from the movie wouldn't be useable in this context. Thanks. [[User talk:Thatcher131|Thatcher131]] 11:30, 22 September 2006 (UTC)
 
== Templating the regulars ==
...and no slight to Thatcher131, but I think {{admin|Steel359}} also went right to work once he got the bit. These admins these days, all touching buttons and stuff instead of taking a vacation to Tahiti to destress. [[User:Syrthiss|Syrthiss]] 15:52, 22 September 2006 (UTC)
 
{{{icon|[[Image:Information.svg|25px]] }}}Please do not withdraw from [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia is an encyclopedia|building the encyclopedia]]. Doing so violates Wikipedia's [[Wikipedia:What is a troll?|don't let the bastards grind you down]] policy and impoverishes the encyclopedia. If you would like any help with anything, please use the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Emailuser/John secret channel]. Thank you.<!-- Template:uw-npov2 adapted by-->----[[User:John|John]] 06:06, 1 September 2007 (UTC)
== Use of logos in Betelgeuse incident ==
:Agreed here. You're a good guy, if you need a break by all means take one, but I sure hope to see you around again. Regardless, I wish you the best. [[User:Seraphimblade|Seraphimblade]] <small><sup>[[User talk:Seraphimblade|Talk to me]]</sup></small> 01:43, 2 September 2007 (UTC)
:Agreed. Your departure may be part of a [[virtuous circle|virtuous (or vicious) circle]]... *sigh* -- ''[[User:Nae'blis|nae]]'[[User_talk:Nae'blis|blis]]'' 23:05, 5 September 2007 (UTC)
 
== I miss Durin ==
Hello, Durin. I am currently involved in a dispute with two editors about the use of the [[:Image:Gulf.png|Gulf Oil logo]] in the [[Betelgeuse incident]] article. It seems to me that this logo does not significantly contribute to the article, and thus fails the eighth point of the [[Wikipedia:Fair use#Policy|Wikipedia fair-use policy]]. The [[:Image:Totalpre92.PNG|Total logo]] has just recently been added to the article, and though I haven't yet said anything about it, I think this image also adds nothing significant. I would appreciate your opinion on the matter; the discussion is ongoing at [[Image talk:Gulf.png]]. Thank you for your time. —[[User:Bkell|Bkell]] ([[User talk:Bkell|talk]]) 17:32, 23 September 2006 (UTC)
*On cursory scan, the addition of the logos do not add anything of significance to the article. But, that is a cursory scan. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 23:07, 23 September 2006 (UTC)
 
Wish you could be enticed or convinced to return, Durin. Don't be griefed away. — '''[[User:pd_THOR|<span style="color:#CC0000;">pd_THOR</span>]]''' <sup>|''' [[User_talk:pd_THOR|=/\=]]'''</sup> | 06:54, 3 September 2007 (UTC)
== Disagree? ==
 
==Durin, we'll miss you==
Sure, we can disagree (although it would be ironic if I were to disagree with that... anyway) but could you please elaborate e.g. on my talk page? [[User_talk:Radiant!|<b><font color="#DD0000">&gt;<font color="#FF6600">R<font color="#FF9900">a<font color="#FFCC00">d<font color="#FFEE00">i</font>a</font>n</font>t</font>&lt;</font></b>]] 14:54, 27 September 2006 (UTC)
He might have been a little bossy but he was a great [[WP:USERS|wikipedian]] and I was little disrespectful to him. Durin if you are reading this don't listen to those legal-threating bastards. All of us miss you! Don't listen to those gay pricks! Sorry about the [[Profanity|bad word]]. And I hope that by you reading this message <nowiki>*</nowiki><sup>sniffle</sup><nowiki>*</nowiki>, you'll come back!--[[User:Angel David|Angel David]] 21:26, 5 September 2007 (UTC)
*When I have time perhaps. Today isn't the day :) --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 15:11, 27 September 2006 (UTC)
 
== NYYou Sealdid the right thing ==
I read your farewell essay. I'm really sorry that you and those you care about have had bad experiences with litigation, but I have to agree with everyone else here that you shouldn't worry about it. I'd be surprised if anyone actually tried to pursue legal action against you. That being said, I think you made the right decision to leave Wikipedia. There was a time when I was in the bandwagon against you, angry about your crusade against images (although, thankfully, I never acted against you). After a time, I came to wonder why you were doing all the scutwork for administrators that wouldn't support you. I was glad to read that you thought about it, too.
 
It's nice that Wikipedia has lofty ideals about free content, but I believe that it's a better, more useful encyclopedia with the fair use images. The fact that nobody has yet taken legal action against Wikipedia for the use of these images (according to one of you old talk pages, I believe), does not prove that it will never happen. It is, however, a good indicator that it's very unlikely to happen, and I still believe that the enforcers of this unfortunate Wikipedia policy are throwing the baby out with the bathwater.
Greetings. I don't have a problem with the removal of the seal from the portal, template(s), etc. , but if you're going to do so, please be consistent and remove similar fair-use seals from other state portals, templates, etc. that use them as well. --[[User:TwinsMetsFan|'''<font color="#CC0018">T</font><font color="#0000C0">M</font>F''']] <sup>[[User talk:TwinsMetsFan|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/TwinsMetsFan|C]]</sup> 20:19, 27 September 2006 (UTC)
*I remove them as I find them. If you're aware of other violations, you are welcome to remove them as well. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 20:21, 27 September 2006 (UTC)
 
Regardless, they are clearly not serious about enforcing their policies, and I respect your decision not to put yourself through hell for them any longer. I suggest you find a project that cares as much about you as you do about it. I have faith that you'll find it and I wish you the very best of luck.
== Fair use images on templates ==
 
P.S. Don't sweat the legal crap. The ball's in their court and there's no sense in you worrying about something that will probably never happen and that you have little control over at this point. <small>—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/67.107.37.211|67.107.37.211]] ([[User talk:67.107.37.211|talk]]) 20:53, 6 September 2007 (UTC)</small><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
Greetings. In almost all the articles about elections in Greece there were logos of some parties. I just added some of the remaining. I didn't know Wikipedia's policy and I am very happy you informed me. But... I think for better appereance and comprehencion of the results is better to have the logo of each party (especially if they are many ecological parties with similar names). I wait your opinion. -- [[User:Magioladitis|Magioladitis]] 23:06, 27 September 2006 (UTC)
*The policy is clear. The use of fair use images on templates is not permitted. See [[Wikipedia:Fair use criteria]] item #9. I'm sorry, but we can't use them on the templates. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 02:24, 28 September 2006 (UTC)
:Ok, no problem. I am new around and everyday I learn new Wikithings! I checked and I saw that in other eledction pages theu use colours instead o logos. -- [[User:Magioladitis|Magioladitis]] 09:02, 28 September 2006 (UTC)
:*It's not a bad idea to look at similar pages for ideas on how to do things. But, keep in mind that Wikipedia is always in a state of imperfection. Some pages have it wrong. No worries, just live and learn and apply the lessons. Thanks for your patience! --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 12:51, 28 September 2006 (UTC)
 
==From 91.84.46.78Codelyoko193 ==
Prick {{unsigned|91.84.46.78|17:17, 28 September 2006}}
*I've now blocked you for your vandalism. I hope you will come back and be a productive editor. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 17:19, 28 September 2006 (UTC)
 
I know you might not remember me, and you most likely won't read this, but you removed fair use from my userpage. I then gave you my special award. Goodbye, and farewell. Thanks, [[User:Codelyoko193 | <span style="color:red;">Codelyoko193</span>]] <sub>[[User_talk:Codelyoko193 | <span style="color:blue;">Talk</span>]]</sub> 18:58, 15 September 2007 (UTC)
I am requesting permission to edit my user talk page, seeing as my previous opinions were masked by yourself, I thought I'd come here first. [[User:91.84.46.78|91.84.46.78]] 02:35, 29 September 2006 (UTC)
*Willfully tampering with other people's comments as you did [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk:91.84.46.78&diff=78334714&oldid=78334356 here] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk:91.84.46.78&diff=78335441&oldid=78334849 here] is not acceptable behavior. If you continue to act in such a negative manner, you will be blocked again. If, on the other hand, you decide to contribute positively to the project then your contributions are welcome and accepted. It's your choice. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 04:27, 29 September 2006 (UTC)
 
:It seems as though he made two edits on October 5th. Hm... '''Thanks''', [[User:Codelyoko193 | <span style="color:red;">Codelyoko193</span>]] <sub>[[User_talk:Codelyoko193 | <span style="color:blue;">Talk</span>]]</sub>[[Special:Contributions/Codelyoko193| <span style="color:green;">Contributions</span>]] 00:08, 13 October 2007 (UTC)
==Unfair Deletion of Userboxes and Images==
Umm... you have now edited, changed and deleted multiple userboxes I have created without due cause. I stopped using copyrighted images to comply with your suggested changes and now you are just deleting userboxes with LETTER ABBREVIATIONS recklessly. I am sick of your egomaniacal and unnecessary need to have everything fit your VERY NARROW reading of the rules of Wikipedia conduct. Fair Use means Fair Use, not 'Durin Doesn't Like It' Use. Stop being a [[wiki-Nazi]].
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== Who knew? ==
[[User:Dipietro|Dipietro]] 01:27, 29 September 2006 (UTC)
 
Hey, Durin. You most likely have no idea who I am, but after reading your reason for departure, I had to leave a note of support on your talk page. The actions by the antagonist were horribly idiotic (for lack of a better term), and taking legal action against you was unjustified. I don't see what illegal actions you did, all you did was notify the user of the law of the land (in this case, the land is Wikipedia), and even if in some way the images were donated to a "foundation for children," why would legal action be necessary? And anyway, if she were to take legal action, why would it be against you? What if I was the one that notified her of the images? Would I be the target of legal action? Shouldn't she be suing Wikipedia, if suing at all? What I'm trying to say is, why did you retire because of legal action? As far as I know (and, I've gotta admit, I'm not a lawyer, so steer me in the right direction about this whole matter if I'm wrong), you did nothing illegal. I just thought I had to leave this message because I felt that the antagonist had no right to steer you into retirement. Regards, <small>''[[User talk:Anecdote|IT'S DA...]]''</small>'''[[User:Anecdote|Ανέκδοτο]]''' 01:07, 17 September 2007 (UTC)
:''P.S.'', I hope no one sees me calling the aforementioned user an antagonist as a personal attack, because it's not. It's just my version of a joke.
 
*As I explained to you on your talk page [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Dipietro&diff=prev&oldid=78231795], the use of fair use images in templates and userspace is not permitted by [[Wikipedia:Fair use criteria]] item #9. My reading of the rules is not narrow. In fact, quite the contrary. I am backed up by two members of [[WP:ArbCom|ArbCom]] on this, and a [[Wikipedia:Requests for comment/Durin and fair use image removals|related RfC]] has upheld my actions as proper. The use of fair use images, even if legal under copyright law, simply isn't permitted outside of the main article namespace. I'm sorry your offended by this policy. I had nothing to do with deleting [[Template:User ex-Orange County, CA]] or [[Template:User Interpol]]. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 04:35, 29 September 2006 (UTC)
 
== Fair use image ==
 
==Husnock==
You recently removed an image from [[Template:Infobox_Kloof]]. Please can you also remove images from the templates in [[Cape Town]], [[[Durban]] and [[Johannesburg]]. - [[User:Raker|Raker]] 14:20, 29 September 2006 (UTC)
 
Durin, I'm going to tell Husnock/OberRanks to stop uploading and editing images on pain of blocking. Hopefully, he will do so. If he refuses, I will indef him myself. I don't give a darn if he keeps insisting he's not Husnock, it is painfully apparent to everyone that he is. It's probably best to just ignore his protests about that. If he wishes to edit, he can edit text only. [[User:Neil|<span style="text-decoration:none; font-family: cursive ;color: #006600">Neil</span>]]&nbsp;[[User_talk:Neil|<span style="text-decoration:none; color: #006600">☎</span>]] 17:14, 16 October 2007 (UTC)
== Statistics ==
 
== Shhh... ==
Hi there! I noticed you made a lot of useful statistics for RFA. Could you please make some statistics for PROD as well? In particular I'd like to know roughly how many PRODs are made per day, how much of them get deleted and how much of them get improvement (e.g. an edit that is more than just removing the tag). Would this be possible? Thanks! [[User_talk:Radiant!|<b><font color="#DD0000">&gt;<font color="#FF6600">R<font color="#FF9900">a<font color="#FFCC00">d<font color="#FFEE00">i</font>a</font>n</font>t</font>&lt;</font></b>]] 23:55, 29 September 2006 (UTC)
*Off the top of my head, I don't know that there's an easy way to do this. I don't have direct database access (it was offered to me, but I'd be a kid in a candy store and I'd never do any editing :)). I'll think about it a bit, see if I can come up with something. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 00:50, 30 September 2006 (UTC)
 
<small>Aloha and welcome back... in whatever limited form it may be. Please try and not let the fairusabusers get you down. You're important to the freedom (freedomness?) of the project. Mahalo. --[[User:Ali'i|Ali&#39;i]] 15:43, 16 October 2007 (UTC)</small>
==[[Alaskan pipeline]]==
==Orphaned non-free media (Image:Demologoimage.gif)==
Good catch on checking history on that one. Sorry that I missed it myself. I was actually scanning for uncategorized articles, not vandalism. And even then, normally I do check history before doing a speedy, but for some reason I missed that one (probably because it was ''so'' vile, it put me into shock, heh). --[[User:Elonka|Elonka]] 06:49, 1 October 2006 (UTC)
[[Image:Nuvola apps important blue.svg|25px]] Thanks for uploading '''[[:Image:Demologoimage.gif]]'''. The media description page currently specifies that it is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a [[WP:FU|claim of fair use]]. However, it is currently [[Wikipedia:Orphan|orphaned]], meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the media was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. [[WP:BOLD|You may add it back]] if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that media for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see [[Wikipedia:Non-free content#Policy|our policy for non-free media]]).
 
If you have uploaded other unlicensed media, please check whether they're used in any articles or not. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "[[Special:Contributions/{{PAGENAME}}|my contributions]]" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that all non-free media not used in any '''articles''' will be deleted after seven days, as described on [[wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#Images.2FMedia|criteria for speedy deletion]]. Thank you.<!-- Template:Orphaned --> [[User:BetacommandBot|BetacommandBot]] 13:36, 28 October 2007 (UTC)
== Russell E. Dunham ==
 
== Long ago comments ==
Man, I hate infoboxes sometimes. When I make a mistake like that one, it's always because the information is hiding in the box. Nice catch, and thanks for setting it right. [[User:Erechtheus|Erechtheus]] 20:37, 2 October 2006 (UTC)
* No worries :) --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 20:38, 2 October 2006 (UTC)
 
Hi Durin. I saw your comments over at the Arbcom request page, so hopefully you are still around to see this. I just wanted to thank you again for the long ago comments you made on my talk page about how I should accept an RfA nomination. It took a while, but I eventually did go for it, and I linked to your comments in my statement there. I'm still practicing with the tools before I start using them properly, but it was really your comments (along with some others later) that made me realise that I was procrastinating too much. Hope to see you around more in the future. [[User:Carcharoth|Carcharoth]] 11:22, 2 November 2007 (UTC)
== Adult template ==
 
I noticed you deleted the template I created name "Adult." Templates of the same name have been deleted by consensus twice before. However, the content of my template was different, and the previous deletions do not apply to the content I created. Previous templates alerted readers that the Wikipedia page, image, etc... should not be viewed by children or labeled it with some likewise POV statement that violated [[WP:NOT]]. However, my template only alerted readers that the external link preceding the template contained adult material. Such notices are widespread and uncontested on Wikipedia with a variety of diferent verbiages (examples: [http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rls=RNWE,RNWE:2005-35,RNWE:en&q=%22contains+adult+material%22+site%3aen%2ewikipedia%2eorg] [http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&rls=RNWE%2CRNWE%3A2005-35%2CRNWE%3Aen&q=%22contains+adult+images%22+site%3Aen.wikipedia.org] [http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&rls=RNWE%2CRNWE%3A2005-35%2CRNWE%3Aen&q=%22contains+nudity%22+site%3Aen.wikipedia.org] [http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&rls=RNWE%2CRNWE%3A2005-35%2CRNWE%3Aen&q=%22caution%3Aadult%22+site%3Aen.wikipedia.org&btnG=Search]), and my template only served to provide a quick method for posting them. These are especially courteous and useful on pages that are not pornographic, but that link to pornographic sites. Even if you disagree with such notices, you deleted the template [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Undeletion_policy#Reasons_why_an_article_might_be_requested_for_undeletion out of process] and should restore it. Feel free to contest the situation ''according to Wikipedia process''. BTW, happy anniversary on being an admin (and I mean that sincerely)--[[User:Esprit15d|Esprit15d]] 22:54, 2 October 2006 (UTC)
*Wikipedia is not censored for the protection of minors. If a link is inappropriate content, it should be removed under [[Wikipedia:External links]] or [[Wikipedia:Reliable sources]]. Whether or not something is "adult" in content is entirely subjective. Every culture in the world has varying standards on what is and is not "adult" type content. To some religions the baring of an elbow is offensive. To others, the nakedness of the body is revered. We service a world, not one culture. The template is therefore a highly subjective evaluation and not appropriate given [[Wikipedia:What_Wikipedia_is_not#Wikipedia_is_not_censored]]. I have reviewed the prior incarnations of the template. While the prior incarnations refer to in-encyclopedia content as opposed to this one, intended for use on external links, the overall intent is the same; attempting to protect people against content they may find objectionable. Therefore, the original TfD still applies (see [[Wikipedia:Templates_for_deletion/Log/Deleted/April_2005#Template:Adult]]). As noted in that discussion, we already have a [[Wikipedia:Content disclaimer|content disclaimer]]. Thanks for the early wishes! --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 01:13, 3 October 2006 (UTC)
::When you deleted it, it was evident to me that this was your stance. However, you (nor the previous TfDs) addressed the issues of external links nor the fact that the practice is ''incredibly widespread and not forbidden'' (or even addressed) on Wikipedia. Additionally, there are a variety of policies that apply to Wikipedia articles that do not apply to external links (Grouping links by pro- verus con-, POV links, unreferenced links, links in other languages). And to me, despite the fact that ''to you'' it is intuitive (which is the only grounds for a admin to delete something out of process) it is evident by the pervasiveness of the practice that it is not. Your arguments here are just that — arguments, and need to brought to discussion. I would have ''no problem'' if you reinstated the template and then immediately nominated it for deletion, but to delete it outright was a unilateral decision.--[[User:Esprit15d|Esprit15d]] 12:44, 3 October 2006 (UTC)
::*You are of course welcome to your opinion. I stand by my decision; the template was not deleted out of process. That something exists on Wikipedia does not justify other things of the same variety existing. We do not work on such a notion of precedence. We work on policies and guidelines. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 13:30, 3 October 2006 (UTC)
 
==List of Wikipedia editors by edit count==
== FEnerbahçe Sport Logo ==
 
Please explain what the 'problem' with listing the edit count of 'placeholder' is...
Turkish http://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resim:Fenerbahce_belirtke.gif {{{Logo}}}
http://www.fenerbahce.org/eng/
http://www.fenerbahce.org/eng/detay.asp?ContentID=16
 
Also, I thought you were 'retired' but I guess not...[[User:Ryoung122|<span style="color:green">Ryoung122</span>]] 18:13, 2 November 2007 (UTC)
{{{Logo}}} and {{Logo-Hqfl}} http://hqfl.dk/layout/download.php?rowid=1395 {{unsigned|Profesor|13:43, 5 October 2006 (UTC)}}
*I'm not going to endlessly debate this. I've stated my reasons a bunch of times. You are not respecting the wishes of the people who do not want to be on this list. Hell, you even forced ME back on the list. You're not even following the instructions on the list. Back off. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 18:25, 2 November 2007 (UTC)
*I'm unclear as to what you are attempting to assert. The first link goes to another language pedia that shows the image tagged as logo as well. Wikipedia policy on the use of fair use images is clear; we may not use them outside of the main article namespace. The use on templates is proscribed. Please see [[Wikipedia:Fair use criteria]] item #9. There have been constant, repetitive efforts to put this logo onto the userbox either through re-insertions here on en.wikipedia or by way of putting the image on Commons, where it has been [http://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special%3ALog&type=&user=&page=Image%3AFenerbahcelogo.png deleted multiple times] as a copyrighted image (which is not permitted on Commons). I recognize that the Turkish wikipedia has it wrong; for example, the logo appearing on [http://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%9Eablon:Turkcell_S%C3%BCper_Ligi this template], among multiple other violations. That does not justify violating policy here. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 13:52, 5 October 2006 (UTC)
==Orphaned non-free media (Image:Demologoimage.gif)==
[[Image:Nuvola apps important blue.svg|25px]] Thanks for uploading '''[[:Image:Demologoimage.gif]]'''. The media description page currently specifies that it is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a [[WP:FU|claim of fair use]]. However, it is currently [[Wikipedia:Orphan|orphaned]], meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the media was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. [[WP:BOLD|You may add it back]] if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that media for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see [[Wikipedia:Non-free content#Policy|our policy for non-free media]]).
 
If you have uploaded other unlicensed media, please check whether they're used in any articles or not. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "[[Special:Contributions/{{PAGENAME}}|my contributions]]" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that all non-free media not used in any '''articles''' will be deleted after seven days, as described on [[wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#Images.2FMedia|criteria for speedy deletion]]. Thank you.<!-- Template:Orphaned --> [[User:BetacommandBot|BetacommandBot]] 14:58, 4 November 2007 (UTC)
==Deletion of [[Intellectual Property Law program]]==
==Orphaned non-free media (Image:Demologoimage.gif)==
Hi I was wondering why you deleted my DePaul University intellectual property page. I work for the center and wanted to describe the center on the wikipedia page. please get back to me via email at vshifrin@depaul.edu {{unsigned|Usualsus|19:33, 5 October 2006}}
[[Image:Nuvola apps important blue.svg|25px]] Thanks for uploading '''[[:Image:Demologoimage.gif]]'''. The media description page currently specifies that it is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a [[WP:FU|claim of fair use]]. However, it is currently [[Wikipedia:Orphan|orphaned]], meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the media was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. [[WP:BOLD|You may add it back]] if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that media for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see [[Wikipedia:Non-free content#Policy|our policy for non-free media]]).
*It was deleted because it was a blatant copyright violation of [http://www.law.depaul.edu/institutes_centers/ciplit/]. You may not copy/paste text from a website without explicit, provable permission from the copyright holder releasing their rights. I suggest you do not write about your organization. Wikipedia strives for [[WP:NOV|a neutral point of view]]. It is very difficult to be neutral writing about your own organization. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 19:36, 5 October 2006 (UTC)
 
If you have uploaded other unlicensed media, please check whether they're used in any articles or not. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "[[Special:Contributions/{{PAGENAME}}|my contributions]]" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that all non-free media not used in any '''articles''' will be deleted after seven days, as described on [[wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#Images.2FMedia|criteria for speedy deletion]]. Thank you.<!-- Template:Orphaned --> [[User:BetacommandBot|BetacommandBot]] 18:35, 7 November 2007 (UTC)
== Another statistical question ==
: {{tl|not orphan}}? — '''[[User:pd_THOR|<span style="color:#CC0000;">pd_THOR</span>]]''' <sup>|''' [[User_talk:pd_THOR|=/\=]]'''</sup> | 18:48, 7 November 2007 (UTC)
 
== Still here? ==
I figured you'd be the one to ask... you posted a lot of statistics on how many RFA candidates succeed and fail and such. Would you happen to have stats on the reasons for which they fail? [[User_talk:Radiant!|<b><font color="#DD0000">&gt;<font color="#FF6600">R<font color="#FF9900">a<font color="#FFCC00">d<font color="#FFEE00">i</font>a</font>n</font>t</font>&lt;</font></b>]] 22:18, 5 October 2006 (UTC)
*I don't catalog failure reasons. It's pretty subjective as well. Last year there was someone who undertook an effort to catalog reasons people oppose, but I don't think it got very far. It's a difficult task, with a big time commitment. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 22:40, 6 October 2006 (UTC)
 
You are still in wikipedia? lol i tought u have retired.-Wandering wikipedian-[[User:130.216.30.233|130.216.30.233]] 01:28, 8 November 2007 (UTC)
==Help w/ proposing article Deletion ==
==Orphaned non-free media (Image:Demologoimage.gif)==
[[Image:Nuvola apps important blue.svg|25px]] Thanks for uploading '''[[:Image:Demologoimage.gif]]'''. The media description page currently specifies that it is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a [[WP:FU|claim of fair use]]. However, it is currently [[Wikipedia:Orphan|orphaned]], meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the media was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. [[WP:BOLD|You may add it back]] if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that media for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see [[Wikipedia:Non-free content#Policy|our policy for non-free media]]).
 
If you have uploaded other unlicensed media, please check whether they're used in any articles or not. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "[[Special:Contributions/{{PAGENAME}}|my contributions]]" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that all non-free media not used in any '''articles''' will be deleted after seven days, as described on [[wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#Images.2FMedia|criteria for speedy deletion]]. Thank you.<!-- Template:Orphaned --> [[User:BetacommandBot|BetacommandBot]] 02:20, 12 November 2007 (UTC)
Hello, you may recall you fixed an image error of mine recently. Well I had a question about deleting articles. You see I found this article, [[Christopher Wajda]] about this artist. To me it doesn't seem like it belongs in wikipedia. I mean who is this guy? we can't make a page for every single artist around. The major contributor is [[Washingtonsghost]], whose only edits relate to the Wajda article. ISP [[71.242.160.130]]'s only edit involves adding Wajda to the [[July 21]] page in the birth section. Would you agree that this article should be deleted? and how exactly should I go about doing it? For example, how do i tag it? I've never tried to delete an article before. Sorry if I blundered posting here. [[User:Naufana|<FONT COLOR="#DCDCDC">Na</FONT><FONT COLOR="#A9A9A9">uf</FONT><FONT COLOR="#808080">an</FONT><FONT COLOR="#696969">a</FONT>]] : <sup><font color="LightSlateGray">[[User talk:Naufana|talk]]</font></sup> 00:12, 8 October 2006 (UTC)
*You haven't blundered at all. I'm happy to help. Take a look at [[WP:AFD]]. The instructions on how to put an article up for deletion are there on that page. If you need further assistance, feel free to ask. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 00:56, 8 October 2006 (UTC)
 
== Replies:-) ==
 
Good to see you around, if only for a little bit. :-) --[[User talk:Iamunknown|Iamunknown]] 06:45, 14 November 2007 (UTC)
RFA is already about triple the size it needs to be (and I'm on dialup right now so god forbid I don't want to re-load it more than necessary.
 
* "''Frankly, I can't believe I am getting this much grief for stating a position with respect to this candidate''" [{{fullurl:Wikipedia:Requests for bureaucratship/Husond 2|diff=prev&oldid=171739422}} (diff)] - unless you've been monitoring RfAs recently, you have no idea how aggressive everyone has gotten. :-( Well, I guess you do, since you are now experiencing it first hand! But still... :-\ --[[User talk:Iamunknown|Iamunknown]] 21:39, 15 November 2007 (UTC)
#:'''The schema is not developed sufficiently:''' I do not believe this idea for the bot has been fully fleshed out. While in abstract I believe due consideration has been given to the general concept of what this bot will do, considerable work still needs to be done on the specific requirements of what exactly is to be done. I asked a number of questions above, and the answer I received was basically "approve of the concept and the admin flag and we'll work out the details later" (see [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/TawkerbotTorA&diff=79674331&oldid=79671554] second comment). This is a backwards way of approaching this notion. I am not comfortable with this approach.
#:'''Considerable discussion generated:''' <small>following on the above</small> It is apparent from the 12 pages (yes, I checked) of discussion generated above in the ''General Comments'' and ''Discussion'' sections above that the idea has not been fully discussed and debated on its merits. Bringing this RfA before this discussion was attempted, say at WT:RFA, was premature.
#:::RfA was chosen because it gets a '''lot''' more traffic than bot approvals. Last time anything was proposed on bot approvals it was seen as trying to go thru a backdoor - I was trying to avoid that..
#:'''Unclear need:''' The proponents of this bot have indicated this is a stop gap measure to fill a need until a MediaWiki extension is put in place that is apparently in development already. Yet, the numbers of blocks we are talking about, if given to the admin corps in toto, is rather modest. A few hundreds blocks is nothing. I could wipe that out in <30 minutes by myself. If a list of IPs needing to be blocked was generated periodically and notice of it posted to WP:AN, I think the admins could knock it out very rapidly and this situation can be handled thus until the extension is in place.
#:::[[WP:OP]] has been on backlog most of the time lately. The truth of the matter is many humans will think about doing it manually and then get busy or find other things to work on. We have a shortage of admins who do stuff like that. I'm sure we'll have a one time excess of users willing to do it in response to the "oh god a bot as a sysop... it's going to kill us all" fears to deny a bot but otherwise it's going to get a backlog again.
#:'''Further unclear need:''' The assumption is we're getting lots of vandals through Tor. Yet, nothing I've read above seems to provide '''''any''''' evidence that this is the case. It is inherently anti-wiki to block access to the project simply because someone ''might vandalize''. I recognize our policy with regards to open proxies, but would like to see evidence that there is massive vandalism coming from this source before applying a 100kg sledgehammer where a chisel might do.
#:::See [[WP:OP]] - it's half procedural and half due to the fact that we have had issues and just not known it's tor.
#:'''No adequate response to Essjay's comment:''' Maybe I missed something above, but I've yet to see any real defense against [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Administrators%27_noticeboard&curid=5149102&diff=56631007&oldid=56630419 Essjay's comment] regarding prior attempts in this vein
#:::With respect to Essjay's comment, I do think he was thinking it was the wrong avenue. The WoW move block bot (a replacement for Curps essentially) was something that was asked for my several members of the community. There was no plan when the bot was created to sysop it, of course, there's no way I can prove that either. As for the A to the username portion, that was simply a technical reason, we needed two accounts, one w/ sysop for the blocking and one without to do the editing (so the bot couldn't edit fully protected pages). I think everyone forgot that needs change it wasn't like I was attempting to hide anything (and if anything this request is a LOT more public) - if enough members of the community ask for something it gets proposed. Other than that, there's not much else I can say to Essjay other than take a look at [[WP:AGF]]
#:Respectfully submitted with no intent to comment on either Tawker or Werdna, --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 23:14, 6 October 2006 (UTC)
 
== New York Yankees logo ==
Feel free to increase the size of RFA, this one is already longer than my original rfa which is nuts -- [[User:Tawker|Tawker]] 05:45, 8 October 2006 (UTC)
 
I've started a discussion about this at [[WP:MCQ#New York Yankees logo]] - I was going to notify you, but saw the retired tag and didn't realize you were actually still active; I didn't notice until just now that you were the one that tagged [[:Image:Crossed_N_and_Y.jpg]]. —[[User talk:Random832|Random832]] 22:22, 19 November 2007 (UTC)
== Hey there ==
 
== Omma miss ya ==
The image is not unlicensed
=D
 
You're one of the few admins who had the whole adminship thing right. :( [[User:Vael Victus|Vael Victus]] ([[User talk:Vael Victus|talk]]) 17:40, 12 December 2007 (UTC)
[[Destiny Fulfilled]]
*Thank you! --[[User:Durin|Durin]] ([[User talk:Durin#top|talk]]) 14:44, 14 December 2007 (UTC)
 
==Review of Fair Use pictures==
[[:image:DestinyFulfilled.jpg]]
Are you still around? If yes, could you please review the apparently non-free images in the article [[Ungdomshuset]]. I'm talking at the black and white pictures in the ''clearance'' section. I'm not sure about what policy covers these or where to go to have them reviewed. --[[User:Peter Andersen|Peter Andersen]] ([[User talk:Peter Andersen|talk]]) 17:57, 16 December 2007 (UTC)
 
==Thank you==
[[:Image:DFTEMPLATE.jpg]]
I just came to visit my old friend, Durin, to find out that he quit Wikipedia! I'm sad, because although the first time I met you on Wikipedia, I thought you were unfriendly for removing my images, I got to know you, and you're a really nice guy. I hope you decide to join Wikipedia again. Cheers always. :) --[[User:Cuyler91093|<span style="color:blue"><b>Cuyler</b></span>]][[User talk:Cuyler91093|<span style="color:purple"><b>91093</b></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Cuyler91093|<span style="color:black"><sub>minhas contribuções</sub></span>]] 17:27, 18 December 2007 (UTC)
==rollback==
has been [[WP:ROLL|given back]] to you (now live for non-admins), as an encouragement to edit here more ;). [[User:NoSeptember/Signature14|<span style="color:green;">'''NoSeptember'''</span>]] 19:32, 10 January 2008 (UTC)
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The image I've added is the same, but it is just an thumbnail
 
== Replaceable fair use Image:LittoralCombatShip-ArtistsRendering.jpg ==
It is used in the Destiny's Child User template I've created
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# Go to [[:Image:LittoralCombatShip-ArtistsRendering.jpg|the media description page]] and edit it to add {{tlx|di-replaceable fair use disputed}}, '''without deleting the original replaceable fair use template'''.
[[Template:User_Destiny's_Child]]
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Regards -- [[User:Eduemoni|Eduemoni]] 22:56, 8 October 2006 (UTC)
 
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*Both images are tagged with a fair use tag. The use of fair use tagged images outside of the main article namespace is not permitted per [[Wikipedia:Fair use criteria]] item #9. I have reverted your removal of the orphaned tag from the image. Please do not remove the tag again without this image being used in the main article namespace. Also, you do not need to upload smaller versions of images in order to have such smaller images. You can take the existing larger image and have the mediawiki software resize per your use. For example, using the code <nowiki>[[Image:DestinyFulfilled.jpg|64px]]</nowiki> uses the original, large image and downscales it to 64px in size, which is what your version does. Since your version is a wholly redundant, smaller copy of [[:image:DestinyFulfilled.jpg]], I have deleted your version per [[WP:CSD]] image, #1. If you have any questions about this, I'd be happy to answer. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 03:36, 9 October 2006 (UTC)
 
==Orphaned non-free media (Image:5Wlogo.gif)==
== So How Can I... ==
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add images to my templates???
Should I create em?
What should I do?
I really don't understand all this "Fair Use" thingy
=(
 
==Orphaned non-free media (Image:CityofBloomingtonSeal.gif)==
--[[User:Eduemoni|Eduemoni]] 23:52, 9 October 2006 (UTC)
[[Image:Ambox warning blue.svg|25px]] Thanks for uploading '''[[:Image:CityofBloomingtonSeal.gif]]'''. The media description page currently specifies that it is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a [[WP:FU|claim of fair use]]. However, it is currently [[Wikipedia:Orphan|orphaned]], meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the media was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. [[WP:BOLD|You may add it back]] if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that media for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see [[Wikipedia:Non-free content#Policy|our policy for non-free media]]).
*[[Fair use]] is a term used in copyright law. If an image has a copyright, it is possible to use the image in some narrowly defined cases. You don't need to worry about those cases in terms of consideration for your template. Wikipedia policy, irrespective of copyright law, states that we must not use copyrighted images outside of actual Wikipedia encyclopedia articles. This means we can't use copyrighted images in templates. Thus, album covers can not be used as they are copyrighted in almost all cases.
*If I might suggest, rather than focus on trying to create a userbox to express your admiration for your favorite performer(s), why not enhance the encyclopedia instead? We're here to build an encyclopedia. If you want to create a home page for yourself, try myspace.com or facebook.com or any other similar venue. Wikipedia is very, very poorly suited to that purpose. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 00:35, 10 October 2006 (UTC)
 
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I collaborate with many articles in many interests ranges (that includes Destiny's Child and any of its members articles that I help a lot)
 
== Image:Coburnpharr04-edits.gif listed for deletion ==
I'd like to express my likes and deslikes, just that, I'm not creating a homepage bacause I already have one!
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== Image:IceKarma-edits.gif listed for deletion ==
Isn't your commentary a little unnecessary or a such personal attack?
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Before telling or controlling someone about his/her wikiUserPage, shouldn't you look at yours and see how enhanced it is?
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My userboxes just show someone where and why I like to create or edit articles on wikipedia --[[User:Eduemoni|Eduemoni]] 14:07, 10 October 2006 (UTC)
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*No offense was intended. I've simply tried to be helpful to you. I'm sorry you took offense. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 18:03, 10 October 2006 (UTC)
 
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== NowCommons: File:LCU1627.jpg ==
I love the above page; you capture the issue clearly and to the point.
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== Commons de-adminship warning ==
I have been taking on the images these last few days (wanted to focus on something new and fair use seemed like a great place). I am wondering if there is anything I can do to assist you in your on-going slog. I will take up the battle with you.
 
Hi. Please see [[Commons:User talk:Durin#De-adminship_warning]]. Thanks! &nbsp; — <span style="font-size: large;">[[User:Jeff G.|Jeff]] [[User:Jeff G./talk|G. ツ]]</span> 17:53, 9 March 2010 (UTC)
I was thinking of either copying over your fair use rational or see if I can use the same featrure used on AfDs to transfer the text with my own header. Figure I should have my own copy so that people will leave any message to me and not you.
 
==Orphaned non-free image File:ICIS-logo.jpg==
On a another note, since coming to your user page, I have read a number of your personal essays and have to say, your writing style is top notch, clear, and simple but not pandering. I am going to make a guess that you are a lawyer.--[[User:Gay Cdn|Gay Cdn]] <small>[[User talk:Gay Cdn|(talk)]] [[Special:Emailuser/Gay Cdn|(email)]] [[Special:Contributions/Gay Cdn|(Contr.)]]</small> 01:05, 10 October 2006 (UTC)
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*Thanks for the compliments (though calling me a lawyer might be construed as an insult ;)). Your thoughts to create a similar page for yourself have been preceeded by [[Wikipedia:Removal of fair use images]]. You might want to use that instead, adapting it as needed for all potential users of the page. I'll caution you in performing this work; it's rather unrewarding on the surface. Few (though there are some) peope will compliment you for it. Of the people that say something to you about, most will castigate you in some form. If you want to do this work, your rewards have to be found elsewhere. For me, it's the knowledge that I am working to prevent the project from suffering from a highly damaging copyright lawsuit.
*As for how you can help best; learn exactly what the fair use tags are for starters. Most of them can be found in [[:Category:Non-free image copyright tags]]. Also note that there are two templates in particular which seem to generate the most controversy; [[Template:Coat of arms]] and [[Template:Seal]], especially the former. Remember that Wikipedia can and must work from the position that when in doubt, we must assume an image is copyrighted until positively and affirmatively proven otherwise.
*With those considerations in mind...there's a number of ways in which you can help. Have a look at [[User:Durin/Popular fair use images]]. You might consider developing a similar page for yourself. Trying to go back through your contributions and remembering everything you did in this vein to "check up" on potential re-violations is nigh on impossible. I used to scan particular categories for violations. For example, [[:Category:United States athletic conference navigational boxes]]. I've scanned that category already, but there are similar ones out there. I also frequently do RC patrol focusing on templates [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special%3ARecentchanges&namespace=10].
*That should be enough to get you started. If you have any questions, feel free to toss them my way. All the best, --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 02:44, 10 October 2006 (UTC)
 
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==Review==
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Thanks for getting back to me. Much of the information that you may be interested in, I have collated at [[User:Elonka/RfA ponderings]], and there are some additional questions from another editor, along with my replies, on the [[User_talk:Elonka/RfA ponderings|related talk page]]. If there's anything else that would be helpful to you, please let me know! --[[User:Elonka|Elonka]] 23:14, 11 October 2006 (UTC)
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: BTW, I've had another editor, {{user|SergeantBolt}} volunteer to submit an RfA [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk%3AElonka&diff=81599059&oldid=81319034], but I told him to hold off a bit since you were in mid-review. If you think that you're swamped though, and it would be easier on you if someone else handled the paperwork, let me know and I'll give him the goahead. Speaking personally, I have no strong preference on the matter, since you both have pro's and con's as nominators. For example, he's never submitted an RfA before, whereas you have done several. Then again, he seems to have more free time at the moment! Since I contacted you first though, I see it as your decision at this point -- please let me know how you'd like to proceed. :) --[[User:Elonka|Elonka]] 22:00, 16 October 2006 (UTC)
::If you're concerned about time, then I'm definitely not the person. I'm swamped at least through November 1st for any serious review. My reviews have, of late, taken 4-5 hours of concerted effort. Finding a block of time like that is...difficult right now. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 01:52, 17 October 2006 (UTC)
::: Understood. I'll go ahead and give the other nominator the goahead for now. It's not that I'm in a rush, but it makes sense to accept their offer. Please accept my best wishes for working through your current crunch. :) --[[User:Elonka|Elonka]] 07:35, 17 October 2006 (UTC)
== Shakespeare ==
 
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Why did you delete my edit about William not shaging kids? Are you telling me he did? can you please prove that he did? thanks. {{unsigned|193.63.160.253|14:53, 12 October 2006 (UTC)}}
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*Because your edit [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=William_Shakespeare&diff=prev&oldid=81015536] was unencyclopedic. Such a line could be added to any article. Is there a debate that he had sex with children? If so, then some words to that effect in the article, with citable references to support there is/was a debate, is warranted. To simply state that he didn't have sex with children adds nothing to the article. All the best, --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 15:27, 12 October 2006 (UTC)
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==File source problem with File:USS John Young DD-973.jpg==
== Re: Use of fair use images ==
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Thank you for uploading '''[[:File:USS John Young DD-973.jpg]]'''. I noticed that the file's description page currently doesn't specify who created the content, so the [[copyright]] status is unclear. If you did not create this file yourself, you will need to specify the owner of the copyright. If you obtained it from a website, please add a link to the page from which it was taken, together with a brief restatement of the website's terms of use of its content. If the original copyright holder is a party unaffiliated with the website, that author should also be credited. Please add this information by editing the [[:File:USS John Young DD-973.jpg|image description page]].
 
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I actually thought it was vandalism as I couldn't find the removal of the images in the page's history, but ok. I never look at images' tags, so sorry about that. --[[User:Adriaan90|Adriaan90]] 21:02, 13 October 2006 (UTC)
:I don't think I would figure. I have to go to bed now anyway, so yeah. lol. --[[User:Adriaan90|Adriaan90]] 21:08, 13 October 2006 (UTC)
 
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Well, I am not sure what the copyright status of these images are, but I think we need to look more closely at them. I am finding a lot of flags at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gallery_of_flags_of_United_States_cities that should be looked at, but I believe one of the flags you deleted, the St. Louis city flag, could have been PD (it is now up as yet another unfree image). [[User:Zscout370]] <small><sup>[[User_talk:Zscout370|(Return Fire)]]</sup></small> 03:11, 15 October 2006 (UTC)
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*Each has to be judged on a case by case basis. If an image isn't confirmed as PD, can not be readily so, and it is not used in an article, then it needs to be deleted. Note; I didn't delete the St. Louis City flag. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 12:36, 15 October 2006 (UTC)
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Okay, there is something I don't understand and I would like your polite help in explaining it to me. (I say polite because some admin have been far from this.) Why are some images I put in a userbox not allowed, when very much the same has been included in others? For example, a picture of Queen Elizabeth II was deleted, but other boxes have Martin Luther King. Why is a logo produced by the Canadian government accepted in one (armed forces logo or flag) and not in another (maple leaf and poppy)? The policy page doesn't explain this problem that people keep telling me about. I really don't understand and no one will give me a straight answer. Please help me! [[User:Scotwood72|Scotwood72]] 07:23, 15 October 2006 (UTC)
*You can't judge it by the type of image per se. An image of a person could be copyrighted, and another image very similar to it might not be. In general, look to see how the image is tagged. If the image is tagged with any of the templates that are found at [[:Category:Non-free image copyright tags]], then it must be considered a fair use image and is not permitted to be used outside of the main article namespace (see [[Wikipedia:Fair use criteria]] item #9 for supporting policy). For example, {{tl|logo}} is such a tag. So are {{tl|albumcover}}, {{tl|promophoto}} and {{tl|screenshot}}. Does that explain it? If not, feel free to ask more. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 12:36, 15 October 2006 (UTC)
 
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lighten up {{unsigned|APACOlypse27|22:07, 15 October 2006 (UTC)}}
<blockquote>orphaned image, unlikely to be used in the future. [[:File:USS Briscoe (DD-977) patch.png]] is currently in use and expected to be used in the future.</blockquote>
*About??? --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 22:34, 15 October 2006 (UTC)
 
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==more free use==
hey durin, I know your into keeping WP free of copyright infringement, I just came across [[Lower_back_tattoo#Pop culture references|this]]. Useing the movie poster in this way is a no-no correct? If so should I just delete it? Or do I have to tag it with something? [[User:Naufana|<FONT COLOR="#DCDCDC">Na</FONT><FONT COLOR="#A9A9A9">uf</FONT><FONT COLOR="#808080">an</FONT><FONT COLOR="#696969">a</FONT>]] : <sup><font color="LightSlateGray">[[User talk:Naufana|talk]]</font></sup> 03:07, 16 October 2006 (UTC)
*I removed it :) [[Wikipedia:Fair use criteria]] item #8 covers this. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 12:42, 16 October 2006 (UTC)
 
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Thanks for helping with that roving IP vandal... --[[User:Nlu|Nlu]] ([[User talk:Nlu|talk]]) 18:23, 16 October 2006 (UTC)
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We got a complaint on [[m:OTRS|OTRS]]: apparently, this debate in which demeaning comments were made on the topic of the article shows up quite fast in Google. (When I do seemingly "random" deletions it is generally from an OTRS complaint.)
<blockquote>unused, low-res, no obvious use</blockquote>
 
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Hello Durin.
 
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You've removed my entry on "derkunst" twice now, and I just want know if there's anything I can do to make this article "uploadable." Save for providing detailed sources.
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As is true for most any cryptid, verifiable sources are hard to come by. I'm just not going to be able to use a Philadelphia Inquirer article. Or a book you consider to be reliable.
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I'm not trying to be a jerk, but it seems as though you're being particularly tough on this cryptid entry. Look at other cryptids, like "Cherufe," and I think you'll agree.
 
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If I significantly shorten the Derkunst entry, will it be passable?
 
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I included every detail that's ever been told to me, and can understand if including all of these details (without sources) make the piece seem like a hoax.
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Thank you in advance for your help {{unsigned|Garpie|14:27, 17 October 2006}}
*With due respect, I have a hard time believing "Derkunst" exists as a famed cryptid. Doing a search on Google for it yields nothing. Even if there really is such a story, it appears that it is so far below the level of common knowledge in Philadelphia that nobody writes of it...ever...on the Internet. This makes any entry on this essentially impossible to verify. As such, unless you find some hard, verifiable sources this article will not fly. I'm sorry. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 14:32, 17 October 2006 (UTC)
 
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How many hits did the microsoft entry receive after i edited it and it displayed "EVIL!!!". Thanks. {{unsigned|69.140.0.22|21:12, 17 October 2006 (UTC)}}
*Even if I knew, I would not report this information to you. Your edit was vandalism, and such behavior is not tolerated here. If you want to contribute positively, then by all means do so. However, continued vandalism will result in a temporary block of your editing privileges. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 21:14, 17 October 2006 (UTC)
 
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== user:207.73.183.6 ==
 
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Thank you for blocking user:207.73.183.6, I was hopiing that the vadlism would stop, guess that I was underestamating them.I would watch out though, after slowking man blocked them they had their revenge on his page, so I think that it would be a safe statement to say that you are their next target, just seems that you cant do the right thing without ticking off some peopleor making a new enemy. Hope that your page remains unaffected and sorry if it dosent, I will try to find out who did it but I dont think it will be posible, just wanted to say that I respect you guys and wanted to thank you for keeping the net safe. [[User:Talon35|Talon35]] 11:52, 18 October 2006 (UTC)
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*No worries. My user page has been vandalized a number of times before, and it doesn't matter to me. It's almost always fixed by some RC patroller within a minute or so anyways. It is virtually always the case that undoing vandalism is far easier and less time consuming than the vandalism itself. Thus, vandals are pretty much self defeating. They're just wasting their own time. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 22:55, 17 October 2006 (UTC)
**They think that it is funny I dont see how vandalsm is funny, they must have a sick and twisted sence of humor, funny how the gene pool has become the gene mud puddle. Thank you for makung it only a soft block, I enjoy looking through articles and findng falts or updating others that need it, I mainly do it at school, my home computer is always busy or broken, so thank you again for it only being a soft block.[[User:Talon35|Talon35]] 11:52, 18 October 2006 (UTC)
 
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== The Blu McDonalds ==
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I am trying to add the Blu McDonalds page to recruit a player and/or to have some information on the internet for our band. Please consider this page before deletion, Mike Foreman {{unsigned|Bigheadedkitty4|13:29, 18 October 2006 (UTC)}}
*Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, not a musician recruitment board or a means to advertise your band. If you want a space for your band on the Internet, you might consider myspace.com. With no releases, no appearances, no record contracts, your band does not meet [[Wikipedia:Notability (music)]]. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 13:33, 18 October 2006 (UTC)
 
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Hi Durin - I'm sorry for repeatedly trying to re-invent the wheel on this (I really did it this time!), but I was proceeding with the attitude that brainstorming is generally harmless. You are absolutely correct in your reading. What steps should we take to identify the real problems? [[User:Rama's Arrow|<font color="blue">'''Rama's arrow'''</font>]] 13:42, 18 October 2006 (UTC)
*First, I'm *really* glad you took my comments in the spirit intended. I meant no ill will, and just couldn't think of a better way of putting it.
*Second, I think the section that [[User:Nae'blis]] started at [[Wikipedia_talk:Requests_for_adminship#Problems_and_solutions]] is a step in the right direction. However, there's a whole ton of work that has to be done in that line. A fair bit of work was done in this direction at [[User:Linuxbeak/RFA Reform]]. Though, I rebutted much of what that said at [[Wikipedia_talk:Discussions_for_adminship/Archive_1#And_once_again.2C_no_list_of_.22what_is_wrong.22_with_RfA]]. Not that my rebuttal is gold plated or anything, just that we need that sort of ying/yang to analyze what is wrong to be able really understand if what is perceived as wrong is in fact wrong. I've started my own reform page, but it's so far not very far along. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 13:51, 18 October 2006 (UTC)
 
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:There was never a danger that I would take your comments in any other way. I admired the way you kept instilling sobriety in us naive kids! I certainly want to help solve this and other problems for Wikipedia's sake, so I'll get back to you the moment I do find something that doesn't resemble a wheel! Thanks, and lemme know if I can be of help in anything. [[User:Rama's Arrow|<font color="blue">'''Rama's arrow'''</font>]] 14:08, 18 October 2006 (UTC)
 
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Hi - thanks for your notes on this page. I wonder if you've seen [[User:DumbBOT/UsernameChange]]? This automatically generates much of the information which you are compiling, and I usually check it before changing any usernames. If you've got any suggestions for improvements to it, based on the information you've been gathering, I'm sure that would also be appreciated. [[User:Warofdreams|Warofdreams]] ''[[User talk:Warofdreams|talk]]'' 02:37, 20 October 2006 (UTC)
*No, I wasn't aware of it. Thanks :) I think some mention of how long the person has had the account might be in order. I can think of some scenarios where it might have some bearing; some people want to preserve the fact they've been a Wikipedian since x/y/z. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 02:56, 20 October 2006 (UTC)
 
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Hi. Thank you for patrolling the application of free use images. You have just removed [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Skjaldarmerki.png this one] from [[Portal:Iceland]] due to fair use concerns. Although I do understand such removal, I would appreciate if you could inform why does the image qualify for display on [[Iceland]], but not on [[Portal:Iceland]]. Best regards.--<strong><font style="color: #082567">[[User:Husond|Hús]]</font>[[User:Husond/Esperanza|<font color="green">ö</font>]]<font style="color: #082567">[[User talk:Husond|nd]]</font></strong> 17:42, 20 October 2006 (UTC)
*[[Wikipedia:Fair use criteria]] item #9 proscribes the use of fair use images outside of the main article namespace. Thus, use in portals is proscribed. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 17:44, 20 October 2006 (UTC)
**Thank you. If it's not too bothersome, could you please inform if [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Coat_of_Arms_of_Iceland.png this one] would be suitable to insert on the portal? Regards.--<strong><font style="color: #082567">[[User:Husond|Hús]]</font>[[User:Husond/Esperanza|<font color="green">ö</font>]]<font style="color: #082567">[[User talk:Husond|nd]]</font></strong> 23:46, 20 October 2006 (UTC)
***That one looks fine to use. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 11:34, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
 
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What are you doing? You deleted the image from the places where it was used, then messaged me to tell me that it's orphaned and therefore will be deleted? -- [[User:Ran|ran]] ([[User talk:Ran|talk]]) 19:28, 20 October 2006 (UTC)
*The image is copyrighted and used under a claim of [[fair use]] on Wikipedia. As such, it can not be used on your userpage or on a template. Please see [[Wikipedia:Fair use criteria]] item #9. I have reverted your re-insertion of this logo onto the template and also on your userpage. Please do not re-insert these fair use images, or any other fair use images, onto the template or your userpage. If you have any additional questions about this, I'd be happy to answer. Thanks, --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 19:33, 20 October 2006 (UTC)
=) Thanks for all of your hard work warning others, I know it's not the most pleasant thing to do and I'm sorry for lashing out at you without looking more carefully. I can see that you've been doing this for -- months!! o___O. I'm quite speechless.
 
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== You're invited! Wiki Loves Pride in Indianapolis ==
 
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*Tuesday, June 21: '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/Indianapolis/Wiki Loves Pride 2022]] ([[Wikipedia:Meetup/Indianapolis/Wiki Loves Pride 2022#RSVP|RSVP]])''', focusing on Indiana LGBT history and culture.
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*Thanks! Through the efforts of many people doing similar work, I think we're finally getting on top of the fair use violation problems. It's just a feeling; I have no evidence to back it up. But, I just seem to be finding fewer hotbeds of fair use violations. I hope the situation is getting better. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 19:51, 20 October 2006 (UTC)
 
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== July 28: You're invited! [[Wikipedia:Meetup/Indianapolis/Food Deserts|Food Deserts & Food Policy in Indianapolis]] editathon ==
why can't you have fair use images on user pages, i dont see how that could infringe copyrights, plz tell me, but kinda dumb it down [[User:APACOlypse27|APACOlypse27]] 21:54, 20 October 2006 (UTC)
*Think of it this way. Would Coca-Cola allow you to make a t-shirt with its logo on it? No, they wouldn't. In the same way, you can't add copyrighted images to your userpage. It violates the copyrights of the people who hold rights to the images. If I'm not making this clear, read [[Wikipedia:Fair use criteria]] #9. It won't answer why, but it says in clear language that the use of such images on your userpage is not permitted. If I haven't helped the understanding, please ask. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 22:08, 20 October 2006 (UTC)
 
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You are invited to join us at [[Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law| Ruth Lilly Law Library]] for an edit-a-thon on Food Deserts & Food Policy hosted by Ruth Lilly Law Library and [[United States National Agricultural Library]]. Together, both experienced and new Wikipedia editors will collaboratively improve articles on food deserts, nutrition, and related local and federal food policy.
 
*Thursday, July 28th from 11am-4pm, in Room 235G, Inlow Hall, 530 West New York St. Indianapolis, IN 46202.
== More on Fair Use==
I have seen numerous user boxes using Images on Wikipedia. All State USer Boxes had State Flags.
So why cant I use Orange County Seal or Coca Cola Logo on a userbox tempelate?
 
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I mean, you have put http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:WelcometoDurin.gif on main space as compared to User Space?
--[[User:Asfandyar|Asfandyar]]
*Some, not all images, are protected by copyright. [[:Image:WelcometoDurin.gif]] for example was made by me and I released it into the public ___domain. Thus, it is acceptable by policy to use it outside of the main article namespace. All U.S. state flags are similarly not protected by copyright. The Orange County Seal and the Coca-Cola logo ''are'' protected by copyright and their use here is under terms of [[fair use]]. Wikipedia policy on their use, as established by the [[Wikimedia Foundation]] is not to allow fair use images to be used outside of the main article namespace. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 11:29, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
 
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== You're invited! Environmental Justice editathons in Indianapolis & Bloomington ==
I embedded an image in userbox [[User Eurobeat]] but that image has been removed. May I know why??? [[User:Sushant gupta|Sushant gupta]] 12:50, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
*The edit summaries tell the story. The image you have been inserting is a copyrighted image, and its use here is under terms of [[fair use]] under copyright law. Per terms of [[Wikipedia:Fair use criteria]] item #9, the use of such images outside of the main article namespace is not permitted. This means they may not be used on templates. If you have any other questions about this, I'd be happy to answer. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 04:41, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
 
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;Tuesday, November 1st from 11am-4pm, at...
* '''Indianapolis''': [[IUPUI University Library]], [https://ulib.iupui.edu/sites/default/files/pdfs/AllFloorsBuildingMapForGuestAccess.pdf Ashby Browsing Room] (2nd floor)
* '''Bloomington''': [[Indiana University Bloomington]], Wells Library, Hazelbaker Hall, room E159 (1st Floor, East Tower) [[https://libraries.indiana.edu/services/visitor-information Visitor Information]]
* '''Virtual''': Via Zoom ([https://www.eventbrite.com/e/environmental-justice-editathon-with-iupui-arts-humanities-institute-tickets-405467613547 please register] on Eventbrite for link)
 
Visit the [[Wikipedia:Meetup/Indianapolis/Environmental Justice|meetup page]] or [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/food-deserts-food-policy-wikipedia-edit-a-thon-tickets-370001222617 Eventbrite] to sign up and learn more.
 
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[https://pretix.eu/openstreetmapus/wcna-mappingusa/ Registration is now open] for [[:Wikiconference:2022|WikiConference North America 2022]] (Nov. 11–13) held jointly with [[:OSMwiki:United_States/Events/Mapping USA/2022|Mapping USA]]! If you would like to experience this virtual event '''in-person''', you are welcome to join [[wikiconference:WCNA_2022/Indianapolis_Meetup|our meetup in Indianapolis]]! We will be meeting at IUPUI University Library for the weekend, with AV set up for conference streaming and presenting (for those who've submitted proposals).
 
Anyone is welcome to join, we will have some light refreshments and are planning evening activities. Feel free to join us for an activity, a day, or the whole weekend. Please let us know you are coming via the meetup page and please register for the conference. We will share more about in-person activities on the meetup page as they are finalized.
 
Visit the [[wikiconference:2022/Main_Page|WikiConference North America site]] for the schedule and visit our [[wikiconference:WCNA_2022/Indianapolis_Meetup|meetup page]] to sign up and learn more. And don't forget to [https://pretix.eu/openstreetmapus/wcna-mappingusa/ register] for the conference!
 
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== March 17: You're invited! [[Wikipedia:Meetup/Indianapolis/Hoosier Women in Art|Indiana Women in the Arts]] editathon ==
 
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You are invited to join us at [[Newfields]] for an edit-a-thon on Indiana women in the arts, co-hosted by [[meta:Wikimedians of Indiana User Group|Wikimedians of Indiana]] and [[IUPUI University Library]].
 
Together, both experienced and new Wikipedia editors will collaboratively improve articles on women artists and artworks of Indiana.
 
* Friday, March 17th from 10am-3pm, in [https://discovernewfields.org/research/libraries/stout-reference-library Stout Reference Library], [[Newfields]] (Indianapolis Museum of Art), 4000 North Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46208
 
Visit the [[Wikipedia:Meetup/Indianapolis/Hoosier Women in Art|Wikipedia Meetup page]] or [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indiana-women-in-the-arts-wikipedia-edit-a-thon-tickets-538032388357 Eventbrite] to sign up and learn more.
 
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It's been an eventful state legislative session in Indiana, and local elections took place this week, so we have lots to cover! You are invited to [https://theampindy.com/ The AMP at 16 Tech] in Indianapolis for a Politics & Government editathon to improve write articles about local political and government topics of interest and improve information about local officials, candidates, elections, and legislation. Come join us at this fun venue, with free parking and refreshments provided!
 
*Saturday, May 13: '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/Indianapolis/Indy Politics 2023|Indiana Politics & Government 2023]] ([[Wikipedia:Meetup/Indianapolis/Indy Politics 2023#RSVP|RSVP]])''', focusing on Indiana politics and government and the Indiana Spring 2023 session.
::''11am–4pm [https://theampindy.com/ The AMP at 16 Tech] in Indianapolis, IN.''
 
We hope to see you there! Sincerely, [[metawiki:Wikimedians_of_Indiana_User_Group|Wikimedians in Indiana User Group]]
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== You're invited! Wiki Loves Pride in Indianapolis ==
 
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You are invited to join us at [https://www.indypl.org/locations/spades-park Spades Park Branch Library] for a '''Wiki Loves Pride''' editathon—hosted by the [[metawiki:Wikimedians_of_Indiana_User_Group|Wikimedians of Indiana User Group]] with support from the Central Indiana Community Foundation. Together, new and experienced Wikipedia editors will collaboratively improve articles on LGBTQ+ topics, individuals, organizations, and legislation in Indiana.
 
*Saturday, June 24: '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/Indianapolis/Wiki Loves Pride 2023]] ([[Wikipedia:Meetup/Indianapolis/Wiki Loves Pride 2023#RSVP|RSVP]])''', focusing on Indiana LGBT history and culture.
::''2 pm to 5 pm at the Spades Park Branch of The Indianapolis Public Library.''
 
We hope to see you there! Sincerely, [[metawiki:Wikimedians_of_Indiana_User_Group|Wikimedians of Indiana User Group]]
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== You're invited! [[Wikipedia:Meetup/Indianapolis/State Fair Wiknic|Indiana State Fair Wiknic]] on Sunday, July 30 ==
 
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We are partnering with the [[Indiana State Fair]] to offer '''FREE''' tickets to the fair for Wikipedians! We will be meeting on July 30th at 10am to pass out tickets and have a quick info session before we attend the fair (feel free to branch off and share your accomplishments on the [[Wikipedia:Meetup/Indianapolis/State Fair Wiknic|Meetup page]] later!) Detailed instructions on how the day will go is available on the Meetup page! We hope you'll join us to edit about things related to fair (historic buildings, foods, animals, activities, and the fair itself).
 
All levels of experience are welcome! Please RSVP so we know who is coming. We hope you'll join us!
 
*Sunday, June 30: '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/Indianapolis/State Fair Wiknic]] ([[Wikipedia:Meetup/Indianapolis/State Fair Wiknic#RSVP|RSVP]])''', focusing on topics related to the Indiana State Fair.
::''10 am to ? at the Indiana State Fairgrounds; meet at the ''[https://www.indyartsguide.org/public-art/deaf-school-gateway/ Deaf School Gateway]''
 
We hope to see you there! Sincerely, [[metawiki:Wikimedians_of_Indiana_User_Group|Wikimedians of Indiana User Group]]
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== You're invited! [[Wikipedia:Meetup/Indianapolis/Indiana Underrepresented Artists|Underrepresented Artists of Indiana editathon]] on Oct. 11 ==
 
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You are invited to [https://ulib.iupui.edu/herron Herron Art Library] in [[Herron School of Art & Design]] for an Under-represented Artists of Indiana Edit-a-thon—hosted by the [[metawiki:Wikimedians_of_Indiana_User_Group|Wikimedians of Indiana User Group]] with support from the Central Indiana Community Foundation. Together, new and experienced Wikipedia editors will collaboratively improve articles on under-represented Indiana based artists and art/artist organizations and groups in Indiana today, and historically.
 
* When: Wednesday October 11, 2023 11:30 am - 2:00 pm Eastern
* Where: Herron Art Library in Herron School of Art & Design 735 W. New York St. Indianapolis, IN 46202
* Parking: Please park in lot 88 - the visitor parking area in the garage across the surface lot from Herron. We will have parking vouchers available.
* What to bring: Your preferred editing device and necessary charging cables, and any material you may want to reference. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
 
All levels of experience are welcome! Please [[Wikipedia:Meetup/Indianapolis/Indiana Underrepresented Artists#RSVP|RSVP]] so we know who is coming. We hope you'll join us!
 
 
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[[Image:Barnstar userpage.gif|thumb|left|115px|I, Wikipediaman123, award you this userpage barnstar. Excellent Job, Durin. I love the image.God it's a great idea...<br>''-[[User:Wikipediaman123|Wikipediaman123]] 01:05, 21 October 2006 (UTC)'']]
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== Image removal ==
You removed images from the 2006 WA state Senate site. These are all public political party official logos and fair use. These sorts of logos are used on several other election entries, including those on the Mexican election 9:34, 23 October 2006 [[User:Mikesmash|Mikesmash]] 16:37, 23 October 2006 (UTC)
*Yes, I did remove them. These images exist on Wikipedia under terms of fair use. Our fair use policy at [[Wikipedia:Fair use criteria]] item #8 states "The material '''must''' contribute '''significantly''' to the article (e.g. identify the subject of an article, or specifically illustrate relevant points or sections within the text) and must not serve a purely decorative purpose." The manner in which the logos were being used was purely decorative. With the images removed, the same information was conveyed...which party the various candidates belong to. Thus, the images do not contribute significantly to the article and thus fail the above quoted policy for that use. That fair use logos are used on other political entries in violation of Wikipedia policy does not mean we can violate policy in all articles. In time, the violations will be removed either by myself or other editors. If you have any questions about this, I'd be happy to answer. Thanks, --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 18:34, 23 October 2006 (UTC)
==Sorry Durin==
I will revert what ever I see fit. --[[User:Cloveious|Cloveious]] 18:10, 28 October 2006 (UTC)
 
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== Seeking adminship ==
 
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I'm preparing for adminship. You appear to be the resident expert on admin qualifications, and since you don't like picking "low hanging fruit", I believe that makes you the right one to see. I would be very grateful if you would consider me as a candidate for adminship. I was the subject of an RfC last spring (for overzealousness), I've had my fair share of run-ins with other editors (but nothing major since the RfC), and it has been pointed out that my use of multiple accounts might be a point of contention when I attempt an RfA. My major contributions are presented on my userpage, and highlights include stirring the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Usability/Main Page/Draft|Main Page redesign]] to action last winter, ditto the [[Help:Contents|Help page overhaul]] early this year, the [[Wikipedia:Community Portal]] overhaul early last spring, and I resurrected the [[Wikipedia:Tip of the day]] project.<br><br>Amongst the pages I have created are the [[Template:Announcements/Community bulletin board|Community bulletin board]] and the [[Wikipedia:Department directory]], though I can't take full credit for those either (virtually nothing on Wikipedia was created in a vacuum: the [[WP:CBB|CBB]] for instance was inspired by an idea of [[User:Renata3|Renata]], through whose talk page I learned of you). If you need to speak to someone concerning my performance on Wikipedia, [[User:Quiddity]] may be a good one to talk to, being the person who filed the RfC, and whom I'm now working closely with on the contents pages of Wikipedia (or maybe it's the other way around, it's hard to tell). Renata is also famiiar with me, from a brighter angle, I hope. I look forward to your reply. Sincerely, &nbsp;'''''[[User:The Transhumanist|<font color="purple">Th<font color="blue">e Tr<font color="#9acd32">ans<font color="#FFCC00">hu<font color="orange">man<font color="red">ist</font> &nbsp;&nbsp;]]'''''05:42, 29 October 2006 (UTC)
==Get off your high horse==
It's people like you who will destory wikipedia, you can try and bully me and ban me if you want but you need to get your head out of your ass. Your campaign of threatning other users and acting big is a waste of time, there is nothing wrong with political party logos' in articles about political parties and elections. Trust me when I say politcal parties in Canada know full well what goes on wikipedia. But that kinda common sense stuff just fly right over your head. Which is really what I would exepect from someone who, doesn't seem smart enough to contribute any usefull content, but just makes other contributors who actually do contribute miserable. --[[User:Cloveious|Cloveious]] 00:48, 30 October 2006 (UTC)
: Having a thread of my own here, I couldn't help notice yours. Maybe these guideline pages will help: see [[Wikipedia:Logos]] and [[Wikipedia:Fair use]]. Good luck. &nbsp;'''''[[User:The Transhumanist|<font color="purple">Th<font color="blue">e Tr<font color="#9acd32">ans<font color="#FFCC00">hu<font color="orange">man<font color="red">ist</font> &nbsp;&nbsp;]]'''''02:14, 30 October 2006 (UTC)