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Archiving

As you requested, I've archived your talk page here. Enjoy! Kirill Lokshin 04:32, 1 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

DYK

Did you know? has been updated. A fact from the article Aegyptosaurus, which you recently created, has been featured in that section on the Main Page. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the "Did you know?" talk page.

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Self-righteous Asshole

I called you a self-righteous asshole because you are one. I immediately reverted it, but you'll never pass up a chance to harrass other people. I've never seen you be nice at all to Bushytails, but you're willing to get all snippy about how nice you've been. You only give two chances; as a Christian, aren't you supposed to give seventy-seven chances? --Prosfilaes 03:03, 2 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

No, to be precise it is actually 38.46785 chances. But what they hey, I'm not good with math! I also noticed that you deleted my post on you talk page. Unless it is rude &/or vulgar etc, you cannot touch it, as stated in the wikipedia rules. Believe me, I've done the same a few times before as well, & been put in my place too. Contact Wiglaf for more information, as he knows more about the rules than me.

I'm not agreeing with you, but so what if he is? That still doesn't make it right for you to come and insult him on his talk page. It is also a CLEAR violation of Wikipedia:Civility, Wikipedia:No personal attacks, Wikipedia:Staying cool when the editing gets hot, Wikipedia:Assume good faith and Meta:Don't be a dick. It also undermines any claim to "moral" superiority you may have.--R.D.H. (Ghost In The Machine) 22:38, 2 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

On note to me "but you'll never pass up a chance to harrass other people", this is not true. I am infact a calmer wikipedian, although I do have my CRAZY moments in all due time. I left the message on your talk page asking why you had called me a self-righteous asshole. I did not get angry nor use an acusing tone. The relationship, or lack there of due to arguments, with Bushytails is of our concern, & although you have a right to your opinion, it only impedes or hampers the reconciliation process. I have infact been nice to Bushytails, going as far as making amends & presenting him with a barnstar. I'm not sure the word snippy is the right one, but yes I was slightly annoyed that Bushytails spurned, if you will, my efforts to make peace. I just hope you wont post anymore argumentative or rude posts on anyone else's talk page, as this is an encyclopedia, & some of us just want to get on with making it a good one. Hope this clears or resolves anything? Spawn Man 21:28, 2 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

It's my talk page; I can delete things as I will. It's funny that I posted a rude comment on your talk page, and immediately thought better of it, but you responded with an argumentive post on my talk page, and replied with another argumentative post on my talk page threatening action against me. I just want to be left alone.--Prosfilaes 21:48, 2 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Really, I just want to let this lie. I'm sorry for my sometimes uncivil behavior in deal with you and would like it to be over.--Prosfilaes 22:04, 2 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

In any case, you're wrong; [[1]] says "Actively erasing personal messages without replying (if a reply would be appropriate or polite) will probably be interpreted as hostile" which implies that I would have been in the clear to just delete it without response; but you got one, so you should have no complaint.--Prosfilaes 21:51, 2 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Italics

Greetings Spawn Man! I've noticed that you have again removed the italics from Aegyptosaurus (nice article :o). Now it is of course debatable whether in non-scientific publications one should apply the rule that all genus names are written in italics; but don't you agree that for an encyclopedia, being by nature a more formal medium of communication, it best to conform to the scientific standard? ~:o\--MWAK 07:22, 2 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

It could be discussed at length, a discussion I've had many times. The italics are not needed, as the italics are used to describe the scientific name, of which, the tree of life project says we don't need to refer to after the immediate introduction. It would be possible to leave the italics on all the way through, but the project guidelines suggests that only one italic name is needed. EG: Amosaurus blahblahis, meaning "sand lizard", is a dinosaur. Ammosaurus eats food. Ammosaurus likes rocks.

After the first introduction, neither the full scientific name nor the italics are needed. Hope that helps a bit, at all? Regards, Spawn Man 21:06, 2 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, but the question is not whether it is needed, but whether it should be preferable for an encyclopedia to do it anyway, just as most scientific literature in fact does. The commendable, but generally sadly failing, Tree of Life project does not constitute a standard in the field.--MWAK 09:37, 3 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Re: Freinds

Ummm....Alright the first thing that I want to say is that I don't think that you can ever be friends from talking over the internet. I hope you don't take this offensively, but I don't ever want to meet a person that I talk to over the internet, because in my opinion that person can be lying to me about his gender, age, or anything. So I am going to say I don't want to be friends in the nicest way possible, because I think it's sort of strange. I'll help you out on wikipedia and I hope you'll do the same, but friends is a little to deep for internet, so no. RENTASTRAWBERRY ^{FOR LET?} röck 23:47, 2 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Also, I'll support dinasour as an AID if you support my stairway to heaven nominee. Reply on my user page. RENTASTRAWBERRY ^{FOR LET?} röck 23:48, 2 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Replied on your talk page. Spawn Man 01:18, 3 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Personal attacks and other nasty things

I've cautioned Prosfilaes against making personal attacks; he seems to regret his actions (he offered an apology, of sorts, above, if I'm not mistaken).

As far as your other point, there isn't, to the best of my knowledge, a blanket policy against removing comments from your user talk page. Certainly, changing another user's comments qualifies as vandalism, removing comments without responding to them is incivil, and removing certain official warnings (vandalism templates and so forth) is evidence of bad faith, but there's no complete ban. Obviously, selectively removing criticism is in poor taste, at best, but isn't necessarily a policy violation.

I'll offer this piece of (unasked-for, but hopefully not completely unwelcome) advice: Prosfilaes has apoligized and seems to want to let this matter drop. It's not worth your time, in my opinion, to pursue this (somewhat overblown, actually) incident further; if he wishes to remove your comments, it's a reflection on his character, not yours. I think that it would be a very noble gesture on your part to let the matter rest withoug further comment.

Hopefully this whole incident hasn't ruined your usual good cheer too much, though! If you're bored and looking for something to do, you can always comment on the warbox design ;-)

Best regards, Kirill Lokshin 02:03, 3 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

I totally understand where he's coming from; see my first archive!! I did the same thing, but learnt from it. I just wanted to point out to him that some people might find this behaviour unacceptable. I didn't find it all too bad, it's like water off a duck's back with me. It was only when he deleted my posts, as you said above, that I left a couple of messages. After that it kinda snowballed I guess. I know how he feels though. So I'm not annoyed, angry or vindictive in anyway: Just curious. Where did he get that Christians give 77 chances? *Laughs Merrily*.... Anyhoe.... Spawn Man 02:10, 3 November 2005 (UTC) ....Will check out warbox.[reply]

Hey Spawn Man, I'm not much of a Bible reader, but I actually remember this one: (though I have to look it up) It's Matt. 18:21, Peter asked "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me?" "Up to seven times?" Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times seven." So that'd be 539 times for the literalists... ;) Dforest 12:39, 13 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

User page

Just a random note: your user page rocks! :) Keep filling it up! Renata3 03:08, 3 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Wow, thanks! I'm glad someone has noticed my userpage! Thanks for the kind words Renata3! I appreciate it... Spawn Man 22:03, 3 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia:WikiProject Viruses

Hi there. I noticed that you joined Wikipedia:WikiProject Viruses. The project has been marked as inactive, and it never really took off after I tried to start it. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to devote too much time to Wikipedia after entering Grade 12 (it's become more important for me to focus on schoolwork). So if you're up to reviving the project, then you may want to remove the inactive notice at the top. I'll help as much as I can in my limited time.

Sincerely,

Frazzydee|✍ 03:32, 3 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

I will try my hardest, but I admit, my knowledge in the area is limited. I still will give it a shot though! Spawn Man 22:05, 3 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Boston, Massachusetts - a question

I see that you have problems with the article. However, I need specifics to work with since your explanations are unfortunately not very clear. To me, an opinion is not valid if there are no solid facts to back it up. Thanks. Pentawing 04:06, 3 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

I feel that we have need to figure out what the proper summary style is. Nichalp has been quite adament about it, but now I am unsure what to do next (you want more added to the article while Nichalp objects to articles that are far larger than 35 kB to 40 kB). I would appreciate you take on the issue on my talk page. Thanks. Pentawing 23:04, 3 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Attilios

OK. I'm interested in Dinosaurs also. Are you with Byzantines too? Remember I'm interested in help with upgrading the article. You'll see my support on the page. Ciao!

Comments on my talk page

Don't worry about it in the least; better a civil discussion on my page than an incivil one somewhere else ;-) As I said earlier, though: continuing the conversation probably isn't worth your time. Kirill Lokshin 04:23, 4 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

I totally agree, he's the one who's continuing it... If you look on his talk page history, you'll see that I clearly state that I'm through with it & it doesn't really matter. Ahh well... Spawn Man 04:56, 4 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Funny as Hell

I don't know how serious you are about this whole wikipedia thing but why don't you check this out [2]. It is the Unencyclopedia. I think it is probably one of the funniest websites on the internet. Tell me what you think about it. RENTASTRAWBERRY ^{FOR LET?} röck 04:37, 8 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Extremely funny. Still don't fully get it though..? Spawn Man 03:21, 9 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

re: Article Improvement Drive

Thanks for the offer, but I'd rather see genuine community interest in it =) Although, I will take a look at your entry and see if it is a good vote to spend =) Later, TDS ^{(talk • contribs)} 06:48, 10 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

I have voted for Dinosaur as the next article improvement drive, as it is in need of genuine improvement and is a very important topic. Please do not vote for History of Mac OS X, unless you feel that it is actually the right thing to do™ =) TDS ^{(talk • contribs)} 06:51, 10 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

I respect your uncorruptedness TDS. I am a man of my word & I will still voe for your entry, because I am also interested in the area, but very inadept. Spawn Man 07:00, 10 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Emergency department

Thank you for your support of the Article Improvement Drive.
This week Emergency department was selected to be improved to featured article status.
Hope you can help…

Many thanks for your support!--File Éireann 18:42, 21 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

DYK

Did you know? has been updated. A fact from the article Aralosaurus, which you recently created, has been featured in that section on the Main Page. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the "Did you know?" talk page.

Article Improvement Drive

Congratulations! Your article Dinosaur is the new incumbent at Wikipedia:Article Improvement Drive! Well done!--File Éireann 18:34, 4 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!! Spawn Man 01:34, 5 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

The Force is strong in this one :>--R.D.H. (Ghost In The Machine) 01:54, 5 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Birds are dinosaurs.

Is it useful for us to have a talk? WAS 4.250 04:27, 5 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

I never disputed whether birds were dinosaurs, just that the main topic of the article is that they are!! Re read the message I left on your talk, & you'll see that I never disputed that dinosaurs were birds. Don't be defensive. Be proactive in giving the masses what they want so Dinosaur becomes a FA. Spawn Man 01:23, 6 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

I do not know what you want from me. WAS 4.250 02:20, 6 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Footnotes

Footnotes are wonderful. To see how wonderful they can be, google the author of the The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. WAS 4.250 02:33, 6 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]