User talk:Proxima Centauri: Difference between revisions

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Looks good to me.  [[User:Chadlupkes|Chadlupkes]] 16:09, 13 June 2008 (EDT)

==[[:Category:ReadOnly]]==

:I don't know the Wiki.  I'm editing all the Wikis classed as [[:Category:ReadOnly|read only]] because they are discussing deleting them.  If you know the wiki and know that it's editable please remove it from the read only category. [[User:Proxima Centauri|Proxima Centauri]] 05:07, 9 July 2008 (EDT)

==Category:Pseudoscience==

Good idea for a category. There are a good proportion of the [[wiki]]s in [[:category: Science]] that could be shifted to [[:category:Pseudoscience]]. --[[User:Spud Gun|<b><FONT COLOR="#8B3A3A">Carl McBride</FONT></b>]] ([[User talk:Spud Gun|talk]]) 07:01, 4 August 2008 (EDT)

Hello, I made you a [[sysop]] because, through your efforts here, you care about this [[wiki]].  Work here is open - much of it is a reference (like [[Wikis to Add]] - not exactly what I had envisioned - but cool none the less :-)  I hope to highlight some cool things that are happening within wiki communities here - give it some warmth.  But really - you can build it in a direction you want.  One thing I think is lacking is [[welcoming]].  Several years ago, many of us got together at [[WikiSym]] in [[:Category:Denmark|Denmark]] and we set up [[WikiOhana]] - one of the first things we thought needed to happen in wikis - was to welcome people.  What also needed to happen was to welcome wikis to the [[WikiOhana]].  Look forward to more.  Best, [[MarkDilley]]

:I know. Before I became a [[sysop]] I promised that I wouldn't use sysop buttons over the [[Conservapedia]] / [[RationalWiki]] issue. I'm stuck.  I can't easily do anything. I think we're all used to fighting on other wikis. [[User:Proxima Centauri|Proxima Centauri]] 16:36, 19 November 2008 (EST)

I want to talk about what I see as beneficial about [[wiki]]s, in terms of a constructive point of view.  First, I want to be part of a community that has no [[edit war]].  While we work in a wiki, [[edit]]ing is given - so if there is something said, we can change it, but if it is said again, we must work to figure out why the other person is saying it.  I do not think that this is a pollyanna view - because I do believe that giving a [[good faith]] effort has a limit.  I will go to the pages to see if I can figure out what is going on.  Thank you for your efforts here.  Best, [[MarkDilley]]

Hi, I'm [[User:ForestForTrees|ForestForTrees]]. I'm way too busy right now seeding [[TMS Wiki|The TMS Wiki]] to do much editing here, but thought it would be good to introduce myself. [[User:ForestForTrees|ForestForTrees]] 12:13, 19 January 2009 (EST)

Perhaps your complaints on [[:category:Wikia]] would be more appropriate on the [[ComplaintWiki]] article, since the ComplaintWiki is an anti-Wikia wiki. In addition, I'm not sure if Wikia is going to view the article on themselves, so maybe you would be better off complaining to Wikia on a Wikia Forum if you want change, although they may have already seen your concerns on [[Uncyclopedia]]. --[[User:Michaeldsuarez|Michaeldsuarez]] 09:18, 27 January 2009 (EST)

Judging from '''[http://RationalWiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=User_talk:HelpJazz&diff=115773&oldid=115381 this edit]''', I say that HelpJazz and [[User:Jazzman831|Jazzman831]] are two separate individuals (at least on [[RationalWiki]]). --[[User:Michaeldsuarez|Michaeldsuarez]] 15:42, 16 February 2009 (EST)

::Reconsidered -- they may be the same person on [[Conservapedia]], but they are two separate individuals on [[RationalWiki]]. I don't edit either of those wikis, so I really don't know much about them. Checking his edits, both HelpJazz and Jazzman has appeared to only be at Conservapedia in order to disrupt it. --[[User:Michaeldsuarez|Michaeldsuarez]] 16:26, 16 February 2009 (EST)

I removed your name from [[:category:Wikia]] since everyone (including myself) appear to have this ability. Wikia is probably preparing for MediaWiki 14.0. According to [https://Lists.Wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2009-February/000084.html this], the new software is now available in its stable form. --[[User:Michaeldsuarez|Michaeldsuarez]] 15:01, 23 February 2009 (EST)

Which [[:Category:Wikia#Skins|skin]] do you use? If you're using [[:Category:Wikia#Monaco|Monaco]], then it's not Wikia that's slowing you down; it's the Monaco skin that's slowing you down. Monaco has too many elements and graphics that need extra loading time. Try switching to Monobook; less thing load and such. I'm using the computer at one of my university's library, and it's not slow. --[[User:Michaeldsuarez|Michaeldsuarez]] 12:28, 24 February 2009 (EST)

Hi, I think that you have to say something about [[Wikia:Forum:Changes to the Create Wiki process]] on [[:category:Wikia]]. --[[User:Michaeldsuarez|Michaeldsuarez]] 22:23, 25 March 2009 (EDT)

[[:Category:SpamFighting]]

 

Dear Proxima Centauri,  Thank you for fighting spam.  I am mystified at something I see in the Recent changes:

As far as I can tell from [[Special:Contributions/]], this user has edited 2 pages, and I don't see any "links to external sites" in those edits.  While I am in favor of blocking people "Spamming links to external sites", I fail to see how blocking people who don't do that accomplishes that goal.  Therefore I unblocked this user.  Please tell me if I am making a horrible mistake :-).  --[[User:DavidCary|DavidCary]] 08:49, 8 June 2009 (EDT)

::I see. And why does the [[RationalWiki]] article need "defending", especially after another [[sysop]] has already agreed to unlock it and remove the cyberbullying section? Or do you define [[vandal]]ism as [[conservapedia]] does - anything that disagrees with you?

Hi, noticed the [[WikiSynergy]] page.  Funny!  How did you find us?  You seem to know [[RationalWiki]] and have done some research on recent edits (he may or may not have been trolling, and was otherwise a bit useful). [[User talk:Purple Scissor|Purple Scissor]] 03:18, 25 July 2009 (EDT)

Why did you think [https://WikiIndex.org/index.php?title=WikiSynergy&oldid=68093 this?]  It is not true, but I am very interested to know why you thought it.  I once tried to get a [[username]] on [[Conservapedia]], and I won't go near the place again, though they are welcome to bring their controversies to WikiSynergy. [[User talk:Purple Scissor|Purple Scissor]] 03:32, 25 July 2009 (EDT)

:[[A Storehouse of Knowledge]] was started by disatisfied Conservapedians so I thought the same aplied to [[WikiSynergy]], also [[RationalWiki]] had dscovered WikiSynergy and they study Conservapedia diligently so I thought they had found WikiSynergy through their Conservapedia contacts.  I changed this the second time I edited the entry. [[User:Proxima Centauri|Proxima Centauri]] 11:10, 25 July 2009 (EDT)

::I see.  Actually, it is more accurate to say that it was started originally as a reaction to radical skepticism takeover of [[English Wikipedia|Wikipedia]] articles.  [[RationalWiki]] came across us at the [[SCEPCOP]] forum. Thanks for putting the page up (: [[User talk:Purple Scissor|Purple Scissor]] 16:55, 25 July 2009 (EDT)

::Check this out [http://WikiSynergy.com/wiki/WikiSynergy:To-do_list], see what you think we ought to do. [[User talk:Purple Scissor|Purple Scissor]] 02:25, 27 July 2009 (EDT)

I've created {{Template:Welcome}}

which is adapted from [[Liberapedia]]  Is it OK for this Wiki? [[User:Proxima Centauri|Proxima Centauri]] 09:20, 8 August 2009 (EDT)

Dear Proxima Centauri, I seem to be having problems with the user [[User:Jonah Musto]]. Repeated [[vandal]]ism of the [[Main Page]], as well as insertion of warning templates on my [[User talk:Spud Gun#Ping|talk]] page. All the best --[[User:Spud Gun|<b><FONT COLOR="#8B3A3A">Carl McBride</FONT></b>]] ([[User talk:Spud Gun|talk]]) 10:50, 19 August 2009 (EDT) (PS I have also copied this message on the talk page of [[User talk:Peu#User:Jonah Musto|Wolf]]).

:I also suggest the deletion of the image '''Image:2008Jul-ceiling-fan.jpg''' as it appears to be copyrighted material (taken from the page http://ramblings-from-early-retirement.blogspot.com/ --[[User:Spud Gun|<b><FONT COLOR="#8B3A3A">Carl McBride</FONT></b>]] ([[User talk:Spud Gun|talk]]) 11:11, 19 August 2009 (EDT)

:::I [https://WikiIndex.org/Special:Log/delete deleted] the talkpage of Carl McBride and restored only reasonable edits because I didn't think he'd want that stuff on his talk page or in his talk page history. I tried to delete an edit by Snuffeluppergus who was also a troll, perhaps the computer didn't delete that properly and attributed it to the wrong user. I'll delete and restore again. [[User:Proxima Centauri|Proxima Centauri]] 06:36, 20 August 2009 (EDT)

[[RationalWiki]] is down at the moment so I can't follow the link but I know from memory their opinions on [[Conservapedia]].  RationaiWiki was/is (Despite problems I had I hope this informative wiki returns.) strongly critical of attempts by Conservapedia to censor criticism of Conservatives, of Conservapedia, or of their administrators by deleteing uncomfortable material.  Further Rationalwikians like gloating (irresponsibly?) over Conservapedia's probems and mind if the evidence is removed. I don't see a problem about deleting mindless personal abuse in a wiki. [[User:Proxima Centauri|Proxima Centauri]] 03:42, 21 August 2009 (EDT)

:::I haven't looked at the evidence but from what little I know of {{U|DavidCary}}, he seems to be a sensible person. But as I have said before, it doesn't seem that editors and [[sysop]]s have any instructions to go by. Two sysops didn't really know what to expect of the [[owner]]s until there was a conflict. One of them says they are retiring now, and now it seems you may loose another. This may have been prevented if they had some instructions from the beginning. Blocks that are now apparently deemed illegitimate, may have been prevented, if there were rules. Actually I'm not sure when DavidCary's the block policy proposal came out in relation to this, but that is a great idea. I would suggest moving it right to the policy page. Even a half-baked policy is better than no policy. [[User:Lumenos|Lumenos]] 16:49, 5 September 2009 (EDT)  

:::If the ability to oversight could be removed, I would recommend that in Proxima's case, for the time being, especially if the other sysops can't even see what is going on. But I don't know if she wants the job anymore, anyway. [[User:Lumenos|Lumenos]] 16:49, 5 September 2009 (EDT)

[[Liberapedia]] is a place where [[RationalWiki]]ans can hang out during the crisis, further Liberapedia has articles critical of [[Conservapedia]] and that information should not have been removed. [[User:Proxima Centauri|Proxima Centauri]] 15:54, 23 August 2009 (EDT)

:You have a conflict of interest. You are spamming your wiki. However, most people are hanging out at Bob's place, not yours. Wonder why? [[Special:Contributions/65.60.53.250|65.60.53.250]] 15:57, 23 August 2009 (EDT)

Bob's place is also mentioned as a place where [[RationalWiki]]ans hang out. [[User:Proxima Centauri|Proxima Centauri]] 15:58, 23 August 2009 (EDT)

<blockquote>Please inform miss Centauri that I have sent Mr. Stanton and Mr. Ernst emails regarding this situation. Also inform her that if I'm not unblocked by tomorrow morning 8:00 CET, [[RationalWiki]] will be down forever for her, and she will be more than welcome to read about [[Conservapedia]] or improve articles at [[Liberapedia]] meanwhile. Nx 20:18, 23 August 2009 (UTC)</blockquote>

Will [[RationalWiki]] be down for ever for everyone? [[User:Proxima Centauri|Proxima Centauri]] 16:32, 23 August 2009 (EDT)

See [[Talk:RationalWiki#Why is RationalWiki down?|Why is RationalWiki down?]]. [[User:Proxima Centauri|Proxima Centauri]] 04:53, 24 August 2009 (EDT)

::::The article also says that [[RationalWiki]] is offline since Aug 20 and Aug 22, neither of which is true. Lol. Congratulations. [[Special:Contributions/67.159.45.53|67.159.45.53]] 16:42, 23 August 2009 (EDT)

:::::PC, do you specialize in 1. being wrong, 2. making lame guesses, and 3. being a totalitarian in your spare time?  Your actions at [[RationalWiki]] are TKesque at best.  Locking articles to say what you want to say, no matter how wrong they are?  Whatever universe or worldview that comes from, I don't think it is "scientific".  PS, the RW blog has been updated, we now have a projection of when the site will be live again. [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 00:06, 24 August 2009 (EDT)

Several [[user]]s or several [[sockpuppet]]s of the same user first insisted on getting the [[RationalWiki]] article their way if they could, then when I protected that article they started general [[vandal]]ism.  I hope I've cleared it all up. As far as I know they're all blocked but the user or users are experts at ban evasion and range blocks may be needed if it restarts. [[User:Proxima Centauri|Proxima Centauri]] 06:19, 24 August 2009 (EDT)

I feel there's every reason why [[Special:BlockList|agressive vandalism and trolling]] shouldn't succeed and I feel that's now more important than the [[RationalWiki]] article.  If that sort of thing succeeds once there may be more of it. [[User:Proxima Centauri|Proxima Centauri]] 12:40, 24 August 2009 (EDT)