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You are now an administrator

Congratulations, I have just closed your RfA as successful and made you an administrator. Take a look at the administrators' how-to guide and the administrators' reading list if you haven't read those already. Also, the practice exercises at the new admin school may be useful. If you have any questions, get in touch on my talk page. WjBscribe 20:23, 24 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Best wishes. Be careful when using the block button. :-) Bearian (talk) 21:01, 24 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Deary me...I was just thinking then that I forgot something. Don't know how, but I offer my sincere apologies for not getting to you sooner as some form of compensation. I see it went well, I know you'll go on to prove me and all those who supported right, the best of luck! Regards, Rudget . 19:11, 31 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Congrats

Enjoy the mop. Dloh cierekim 21:05, 24 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Congrats from me too! - Rjd0060 (talk) 21:06, 24 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Congrats! I know we'll see more good things from you. — Rlevse • Talk • 21:24, 24 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Additional congratulations! I'm sure you'll do fine! (I particularly enjoyed your timely tally updates [1], [2], [3], [4] - and, yeah, I checked my RfA every 10 minutes too *big grin*) henrik•talk 21:30, 24 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Congratulations to you, sir! Could not have happened to a better editor! :-) --Kralizec! (talk) 21:45, 24 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Congratulations! Postoak (talk) 23:59, 24 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Congratulations! I recognized your name but didn't have time to collect enough info to actually vote; however, I'm glad your RfA succeeded! --Coppertwig (talk) 02:26, 26 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

About your RfA

Congratulations on your successful request for adminship. I am glad you passed, and you are welcome for the support. For information on using your new tools, see the school for new admins; you will find it very useful. Good luck! Acalamari 21:08, 24 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Congratulations. Here are what pass for words of wisdom from the puppy:

Remember you will always protect the wrong version.
Remember you must always follow the rules, except for when you ignore them. You will always pick the wrong one to do. (See #5)
Remember to assume good faith and not bite. Remember that when you are applying these principles most diligently, you are probably dealing with a troll.
Use the block ability sparingly. Enjoy the insults you receive when you do block.
Remember when you make these errors, someone will be more than happy to point them out to you in dazzling clarity and descriptive terminology.
and finally, Remember to contact me if you ever need assistance, and I will do what I am able.

KillerChihuahua^?!?

DISCLAIMER: This humor does not reflect the official humor of Wikipedia, the Wikimedia Foundation, or Jimbo Wales. All rights released under GFDL.

I heart your thank spam template...~~kind of was my idea~~ which I designed. But, I appreciate that other administrators are ~~stealing~~ adapting the idea as their own without attribution (sarcastic). I guess imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Cheers. miranda 08:34, 25 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hmm, do you think Rudget would code something that spectacular? (smile) You can look above to my talk page where he didn't attribute me. I have the template in my user subpage as proof. So, I guess with the template, you are honoring me, and not Rudget. Cheers. But, I am sorry that I have to act strict about this, because I had a really bad experience of people stealing my stuff without attribution. (my contribs are CC-BY-SA 3.0) And, I should AGF more, because you didn't know that Rudget took the code from me. Cheers. miranda 19:20, 25 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Metis TransPacific Airlines

The "Metis TransPacific Airlines" wiki page is full of errors, why is it that it cannot be clarified and corrected? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.80.226.41 (talk) 01:26, 26 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Metis

Ok let's start with the fact that on the wiki page for metis, it shows a reference to the canadian government approval of its flights with Primaris and yet it is still questioned whether or not Metis actualy exists, no logic......

Next point Metis is a Macau based corporation and not Canadian, and any search of corporte documents in Canada would prove that it is not registered Canadian.....

First flight or launch of Metis is DEPARTURE MACAU not Vancouver, I believe that the mixup comes from the fact that even though the time of the flight is earlier from Vancouver it is indeed 16 hours (Winter time) behind that of Macau, so the flight actualy departs from Macau while it is still very early in the morning in Vancouver.......... sorry if that was bit confusing, but in aviation the time of UTC is used for flight scheduling and not local time........ however loccal time is displayed for the obvious ease of use for the passenger(s).

Zoom Airlines has made no complaint or report to the RCMP of Canada, and until the RCMP can show that there is one then it should be taken down or edited out completely. I have seen and read the emails from Zoom Airlines, and one exsists that states clearly that Zoom never at any point made any complaint to the RCMP of Canada nor any report. It is also proven that they were infact in negotiations with Metis, so that point is also erroneous adn should be edited out.......

Short of placeing all incorporation documents on the site of wiki for every company listed on Wiki then I see no way to show proof of that, also noteworthy is the fact that there is no demand for citiation about incorporation.... because how would you do that?

Also to the erroneous points of NBC Kentucky.... they state that teh Canadian Government has no knwoledge of Metis..... yet there is a document on the Wiki paeg that comes directly from teh Canadian Government.

Just some short notes....... Fix the errors please, or let the errors be corrected............ —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.80.226.41 (talk) 02:05, 26 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Belatedly thank you

for protecting I have a Dream. Regards. Oda Mari (talk) 07:22, 26 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

RFA

MBK004, Thank you for your support in my RFA which passed 43/0/1. I would like to especially thank Bibliomaniac15 for being my nominator and admin coach. I would also like to thank Rudget for being my co-nominator. I'm sure that I can live up to the community's expectations as an administrator, and not totally mess everything up. Thanks again for your support! Malinaccier (talk) 17:12, 26 January 2008 (UTC) [reply]

Thanks!

Hey MBK004, first I want to say (belatedly) congrats on becoming an admin!! Secondly, I want to thank you for your support and kind words at my RFA. I will work hard to live up to the expectations of the community. Feel free to come and ask me anything if you ever need any help, and I look forward to working with you in the future. Thanks again!
Gonzo fan2007 ^{talk ♦ contribs} 18:44, 26 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Daniel Boone

Of course I am. If you prefer, feel free to shorten or remove completely the protection. I have no problem whatsoever in having my action reverted ;-) Snowolf ^{How can I help?} 19:05, 26 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Oh thanks, I didn't spotted the move protection downgrade :( That was entirely a mistake and not meant :) Snowolf ^{How can I help?} 19:09, 26 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My RFA

		Thanks!
		[[User:MBK004\|MBK004]], thank you for showing your support in my RFA which passed with 38 support, 0 oppose, and 0 neutral! I also want to give special thanks to my Admin Coach and nominator, Useight for all of his help and support. I promise that I'll give my best effort as an admin, and I hope that your confidence in me proves to be justified. If I can ever be of any help, please let me know. In the mean time, I have some cleaning to do. Have a great day! Jauerback^dude?/_dude. 20:16, 26 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

a thank you note

		Thanks for participating in my RfA!
		Although it failed 43/27/0, I'm happy because the outcome has been very helpful in many meaningful ways. Your support and remarks contributed so much to this. If you followed my RfA you know what happened. Most of the editors who posted opposing opinions have never edited with me. Some articles I edit deal with controversial topics and with respect to a very few of these, editors who didn't know much about me had some worries about confrontational editing and civility. Since I support their high standards I can easily (and will gladly) address this. The support and ecouragement to run again soon has been outstanding, thanks again. Cheers! Gwen Gale (talk) 05:28, 26 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Request Rollback privileges

I would appreciate these privileges to help combat vandalism. Please drop me a note on my user talk page if you have any questions. — BQZip01 — ^talk 07:27, 27 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for granting me the privileges. They will be used IAW your guidance and established precedent. — BQZip01 — ^talk 20:27, 27 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Re:Rollback

I have been thinking about applying for rollback permission, although I have to be honest and say that I do not do much vandalism patrolling (with the noted exception of watching the USS GHWB article). I will accept the offer to recieve rollback permission provided that the lack of hardcore vandalism revisions are not an issue for the community, otherwise I would be content to wait for another chance to clear rfa and recieve rollback along with the other admin abilities. TomStar81 (Talk) 00:05, 29 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the rollback rights. I have added the rollback template to my user page and modified my bio to reflect this new responsibility as well. TomStar81 (Talk) 01:04, 29 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Guestbook

Hey! Thanks for signing my guestbook! — Cuyler91093 - Соитяівцтіоиѕ 17:30, 31 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Image Question

Hello, I have a question about these two images: [5] and [6]. I'm pretty sure they violate the game's copyright, and both include links to illegal servers in their rationale. However, I'm unsure of the procedure for getting them removed. The user who uploaded them has been extremely persistent in re-adding them to the article they're on, regardless of the aforementioned concerns. Thanks in advance for any advice you can give! --Resplendent (talk) 18:06, 31 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

ships

hello, i saw your page and just wanted to say i have a huge interest in ocean liners as well. The cruise ships are allright, but the classic ocean liners from say 1910- are awesome. Do you have any particular favorites? My favorite would probably have to be SS Normandie of the French line. thanks —Preceding unsigned comment added by Robert 2302 (talk • contribs) 22:33, 1 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

The Military history WikiProject Newsletter : Issue XXIII (January 2008)

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Thank you!

Hi, just dropping by to say thanks for supporting my RfA, I totally wasn't expecting to get so much support, it was a really pleasant surprise. Melesse (talk) 04:20, 4 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Thank you spam

		My RfA
		Thank you very much, MBK004, for your support in my RfA which I really appreciate. It closed at 83/0/0. I was surprised by the unanimity and will do my best to live up to the new role. All the best, --ROGER DAVIES ^talk 16:49, 5 February 2008 (UTC)[reply] The patio at the Partal Palace in the Alhambra, Andalucia.

Military history WikiProject coordinator elections

The Military history WikiProject coordinator selection process is starting. We are aiming to elect nine coordinators to serve for the next six months; if you are interested in running, please sign up here by February 14! Kyriakos (talk) 21:17, 8 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Admin favor

Hiya, MBK, can I bug you for a favor? The following fair use images I uploaded are slated to be deleted, and I was wondering if you wouldn't mind deleting them before I get the 9200 bot messages informing me of the orphaned images and there impending deletion. The images are as follows: Image:Edward Elric.PNG Image:Roy Mustang (FMA).JPG Image:Maes Hughes (FMA).JPG Image:Jean Havoc (FMA).JPG Image:Heymans Breda (FMA).JPG Image:Alex Louis Armstrong (FMA).JPG Image:Alex Louis Armstrong flexes (FMA).JPG Image:General Hakuro (FMA).JPG Image:Vato Falman (FMA).JPG Image:Kain Fuery (FMA).JPG Image:Basque Grand (FMA).JPG Image:Yoki (FMA).JPG Image:Maria Ross (FMA).JPG Image:Denny Brosh (FMA).JPG Image:Sheska (FMA).JPG Image:Fank Archer (FMA).JPG Image:Zolf J. Kimblee (FMA).JPG Image:Zolf J. Kimblee transmutation circles (FMA).JPG Image:Grumman (FMA).JPG Image:Black Hayate (FMA).JPG TomStar81 (Talk) 03:19, 12 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. These were uploaded back when our fair use policy was more leinent toward multiple fair use images in an article namespace, but like all things on the net our policy evolved and now these image have to go. I would handle this myself if I could, but absent admin rights the best I can do is compile a list and pass it off to others I know who are admins and can delete this stuff. Someday I do hope to be able to do this myself :) TomStar81 (Talk) 03:26, 12 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Good catch with regards to Edward Elric, I guess someone traded out the old image I had there for a new one. Thanks for the help. TomStar81 (Talk) 03:37, 12 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

RE: Febuary 2008

Sorry! I completely forgot about that! But what if I cite it in a MLA Format? --Obaidz96 (talk) 23:50, 13 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

original message Please do not add copyrighted material to Wikipedia without permission from the copyright holder, as you did to Klein Independent School District. For legal reasons, we cannot accept copyrighted text or images borrowed from other web sites or printed material; such additions will be deleted. You may use external websites as a source of information, but not as a source of sentences. Wikipedia takes copyright violations very seriously, and persistent violators will be blocked from editing. We cannot accept a copy and paste, it must be properly cited and not a straight copy

ok --Obaidz96 (talk) 23:56, 13 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Return

I don't know if you noticed this yet, but Rudget (talk · contribs) has returned. Thought you might like to know. TomStar81 (Talk) 01:04, 16 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I have a favor to ask

Hi MBK004. This is a long story, so I'll try to make it as short as possible. I've got this "friend" who stalks me, reverting edits I make. He reappeared this morning, vandalizing Alaska Marine Highway (among other articles). I repeatedly reverted him, which was misconstrued by another admin who blocked me for 3RR (which was overturned by another admin who had previously protected the AMH article). My rollback privilege was revoked as part of the block. I noticed your name in the category for admins willing to grant rollback, and thought you might reinstate me, given that I wasn't misusing rollback in the first place. Thanks for your consideration. Parsecboy (talk) 17:34, 16 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks a lot. I normally only use rollback with obvious vandalism, and use the undo button with an edit summary with less clear instances, but I think I tend to forget that not everyone else knows about my "friend" and his activities. I will be more careful in the future when dealing with him. Thanks again. Parsecboy (talk) 20:51, 16 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, I indicated to Pewwer42 that I'll accept a nomination. Thanks for your support :) Parsecboy (talk) 18:41, 17 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Ok, I'll let you know. I don't know if Pewwer42 is around right now, but I'm in no real hurry. Parsecboy (talk) 18:45, 17 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Yup, I'm working on it :) Parsecboy (talk) 21:40, 17 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Parsecboy (talk) 21:42, 17 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks again. Bring on the stress, I can't wait ;) Parsecboy (talk) 21:51, 17 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks a lot for nominating me for adminship. I really appreciate your comments in my support on the nomination page. If you ever need help with anything, you know where to find me. Again, thanks very much. Regards, Parsecboy (talk) 01:17, 25 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Removal of content on RMS Titanic

Will do and sorry about that - i was removing the repartition and conversion figures that have no relivance to the ship!

Regards

msa1701 (talk) 20:42, 17 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

thanks

thank you for co-nominating Parsecboy, what you wrote has a greater chance of educating people than I, giving him a better chance for adminship. I think I'll have to work on my nomination writing if I decide to nominate someone else. Thank you again--Pewwer42 Talk 21:16, 17 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Re:FAQ spelling

Its was probably a delay in the server update, the (diff) tab in the histories shows your edits as having come through loud and clear. Thanks for the spelling corrections by the way, I apreciate it.

		The TomStar81 Spelling Award
		Be it known to all members of Wikipedia that MBK004 has corrected my god-awful spelling on the FAQ templates on the individual Iowa-class battleship pages, and in doing so has made an important and very significant contribution to the Wikipedia community, thereby earning this TomStar81 Spelling Award and my deepest thanks. Keep up the good work! TomStar81 (Talk) 03:40, 19 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

hehehe

So I think my latest idea is the best yet, check out my user page--Pewwer42 Talk 06:22, 25 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

User space Navigation bar

Hello! If you don't mind can I have your User space Navigation Bar with some customization? --SMS ^Talk 16:02, 28 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

So should i edit it in my sandbox and then show you for approval? --SMS ^Talk 19:37, 28 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Sure! thanks a lot! --SMS ^Talk 19:44, 28 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Re:adminship

Replyied on Roger Davies (talk · contribs) talk page. TomStar81 (Talk) 19:55, 28 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Off th top of my head I think that its around March 16, but I will firm that up some when I get home as thats where my school calender is. TomStar81 (Talk) 20:07, 28 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks

WikiThanks

Thank you, MBK004, for your support in my RfB. I appreciate your trust. Acalamari 22:01, 28 February 2008 (UTC) [reply]

Coordinatorship

Sorry to see you didn't make it in this time, but for what its worth I think you would make a great coordinator. Keep up the good work, and try again in August, I would be happy to support you again then. In the interim, though, keep up the good work! TomStar81 (Talk) 01:18, 29 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

What Tom said. :-) Kirill 01:58, 29 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

What they both said, I think you will be like me last time. Just carry on getting involved, there are very little duties that normal editors can't do anyway. I hope to see you around (as usual). Woody (talk) 02:32, 29 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

It was like an echo of my thoughts (and my actions over the last 6 months). See you around! Woody (talk) 02:38, 29 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry you didn't make it as a coordinator, but if you want to do something useful, just let me know, I'm sure there are enough tasks. For example some of our measures like the B class assessment could benefit from a critical report. Wandalstouring (talk) 12:56, 29 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Really??

As far as I knew, and believe now to be true, the policy should be changed if it's not, that Vessels of a military nature should carry the military ensign, or perhaps both flags on separate sections.

Anything less is just kinda dumb, the US Naval Vessels right now, and All British vessels always, have their military ensigns, not the National flag on the top mast. That is military tradition dating back hundreds of years, civilian vessels carry national flags Therubicon (talk) 06:30, 29 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

With thanks

By the order of the coordinators of the Military history WikiProject, you are hereby awarded the WikiChevrons with Oak Leaves in recognition of your outstanding effort to improve our compliment of naval ships by updating infoboxes, replacing deprecated infoboxes, and locating sources for ships in the employment of their respective countries navies. For the coordinators, --ROGER DAVIES ^talk 13:06, 29 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

@@ Line 280: / Line 280: @@
 Anything less is just kinda dumb, the US Naval Vessels right now, and All British vessels always, have their military ensigns, not the National flag on the top mast. That is military tradition dating back hundreds of years, civilian vessels carry national flags [[User:Therubicon|Therubicon]] ([[User talk:Therubicon|talk]]) 06:30, 29 February 2008 (UTC)
+== With thanks ==
+[[Image:WikiChevronsOakLeaves.png|left]] By the order of the coordinators of the Military history WikiProject, you are hereby awarded the ''[[WP:MILHIST#OAK|WikiChevrons with Oak Leaves]]'' in recognition of your outstanding effort to improve our compliment of naval ships by updating infoboxes, replacing deprecated infoboxes, and locating sources for ships in the employment of their respective countries navies. For the coordinators, --[[User:Roger Davies|<font color="maroon">'''R<small>OGER</small>&nbsp;D<small>AVIES'''</small></font>]]&nbsp;<sup>[[User talk:Roger Davies|'''talk''']]</sup> 13:06, 29 February 2008 (UTC)