User talk:Johntex/Talk20

Johntex: Would be happy to assist with a 2007 A&M football article. However, I am a bit of a newbie with regards to editing and have not actually tried to start up an article before. Additionally, time is not always available for me to spend more than a few minutes a day with Wikipedia. That being said, I will be happy to assist as much as possible. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Macae (talk • contribs) 14:28, 6 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

You have NO idea how hard that was to write... :-) — BQZip01 — ^talk 02:13, 7 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hiya,

Just a courtesy note. I've closed the recent AFD on this article, to which you were a prominent "keep" contributor. Unfortunately both consensus and policy seem to agee the game wasn't notable, so the article was removed.

However I did use my discretion, and feel the flag planting incidents of 2005 that it started, were notable. I've preserved the article prior to deletion in AStudent's user space (as article creator), at User:AStudent/2005 Michigan State vs. Notre Dame football game, in case you want to create something like 2005 football flag planting meme or some such.

Hopefully this will preserve what was truly notable, and put it into its own context :)

Best,

FT2 ^{(Talk | email)} 01:35, 7 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Loser of the A&M-t.u. game puts some sort of banner (of the winner's choice) on their user page for 3 weeks (banner must be school-related)? — BQZip01 — ^talk 02:17, 7 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

• I love your idea and I accept! It is a fair bet at this point given UT's higher rating, but also UT's lackluster performance in the opener, the fact that you won last year, and the fact that the game is in the home of the 12th man.

I propose the loser should be forced to make the banner. That will be all the more painful and I trust that if you lose that you will not skimp out in your efforts.

I have to let you know something about timing though. Although it pains me to be out of the country during any part of football season, I have decided to take an international vacation over Thanksgiving. I will be avoiding any sort of media coverage of US sports until I come back and watch the game off Tivo. Therefore, I suggest a modification of the timing. I suggest that the banner run from first bowl game of the season to the last bowl game of the season. Johntex\^talk 02:58, 7 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

timing and length of posting: accepted!

picture: why not just have the team logo in the largest possible size on their user page plus text that the winner gets to write (it'll simplify the coding a little and reduce the workload). If the winner comes up with some picture, this could also be substituted? Deal? <extends hand for a gentlemanly handshake> — BQZip01 — ^talk 03:31, 7 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

OK, that is fine with me. I think the loser should be able to write a note saying why they have done this horrible thing to themselves.

Looking at our bowl game article it looks like December 20 2007 – January 8 2008 would be the effective range. (Note the use of the "ndash"!)

Also, I propose the loser has to remove the "talk" links from his signature so as to drive more people to see the humiliation.

Deal? <extends hand for a gentlemanly handshake> Johntex\^talk 03:37, 7 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Deal...with the following caveat, but I see no need to alter the signatures...why not just have to post it on both of them?!? — BQZip01 — ^talk 03:53, 7 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Your change to the picture (using a non free screenshot) is creating quite a stir, so I've reverted it back to the free image at the moment. Best Wishes. Nick 19:45, 7 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for your help on some of the TCU Football articles. I like to keep up with them, but the biggest lame excuse I have is a lack of time. You do a great job with your Texas articles, among other things. I'm in Austin today for the TCU@Texas game. You should see a lot of purple in Austin today :) General125 13:09, 8 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Congratulations on a job well done. All WikiLonghorns rejoice as

I second the congratulations! You did a great job on the article, even if it is a topic most of us Aggies would rather forget existed ;) Karanacs 13:14, 9 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Can you please semi-protect the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band article as it is the featured article of the day...the vandalism has skyrocketed, mostly by IP users. Just for 4 days or so until it is off of the main page. — BQZip01 — ^talk 01:45, 11 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Expires at the end of the day.↔NMajdan•talk 02:04, 11 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks Nmajdan! — BQZip01 — ^talk 04:46, 11 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

ThreeE appears hell-bent on altering the page and ignoring any discussion as requested. Please request he stop these unhelpful edits/violations of the three revert rule or temporarily block these edits. I have tried to explain over and over and request that the discussion be moved to the talk page, but he seems to want to make the change anyway. — BQZip01 — ^talk 04:46, 11 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I saw you just made a post. If you could help , some admin decided to revoke protection of Today's featured article and I have spent the last few hours doing nothing but reverting changes by IP vandals. I respectfully request protection the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band article. — BQZip01 — ^talk 17:55, 11 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Sweet merciful heaven...thank you! — BQZip01 — ^talk 18:02, 11 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Again, your assistance is requested...— BQZip01 — ^talk 22:03, 11 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks...that's all I was looking for. I figured if it came from me, they would just dismiss it. — BQZip01 — ^talk 22:32, 11 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Mixed blessing and a half. My biggest problem was getting banned for 11 hours of my article's 24 hours of fame and then having some admin turn off the protection of the page ("Durrrrrr...it ain't that big of a deal...I don't see many edits right now" 3 hours later there are over 60 new edits...). Frustration...when one thing going wrong just isn't bad enough...— BQZip01 — ^talk 22:46, 11 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

couldn't say it better — BQZip01 — ^talk 22:49, 11 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

or this — BQZip01 — ^talk 22:50, 11 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

HI WE ARE THE GROUP LOS PANCAKES FROM THELMADATTER ENGLISH CLASS...

WE WOULD LOVE IF U COULD BE OUR MENTOR... THATS WHY WE ARE WRITING YOU.

IF YOUD LIKE 2, U CAN ANSWER US HERE:

User: Thelmadatter

Then click in group pages

and then in los_pancakes

If you can help us write in our discussion page... thanks a lot —Preceding unsigned comment added by 132.254.101.49 (talk) 22:09, 11 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

• I'm happy to help. I'm posting my reply to Wikipedia talk:School and university projects/ITESM Campus Toluca/Los Pancakes. Johntex\^talk 22:23, 11 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hi,

Thanks for the note - I'm not in danger of being a 3RR'er and my edits are each a little different, as I attempt to correct the insufficient sourcing while attempting to accommodate an unreasonable editor. Tempshill 23:44, 11 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I resent your implication/slander that I am being in any way unreasonable. As such, this is your third edit attempting to change the article without discussion (1 2 3) and I am requesting that you be blocked temporarily if any further changes along these lines are made. I in no way disagree with changing the text, but the words you have chosen do not convey the appropriate meaning ("allegedly"=implies a claim (a verifiable one at that) and is also considered to be a weasel word; "some" implies there are others that work...I'd like to seem those programs. Can you name them? Their programmers?...just trying to use your standards here). You seem to be the only who believes I am being unreasonable. None of the other 18 editors in the FAC thought I was unreasonable as does this Admin. I respectfully request that you tone down your accusations and

WP:AGF. — BQZip01 — ^talk 00:01, 12 September 2007 (UTC)[reply

]

In so many ways... — BQZip01 — ^talk 01:37, 12 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Still fighting the good fight, but I am running into personal attacks...also see above "unreasonable". I am also getting it on my talk page. A little support from the admin side might help the situation, if you would be so kind. Hell, even tell me if I am out of line. All I want is a consensus before people go changing everything every chance they get. I do not think this is unreasonable. — BQZip01 — ^talk 05:25, 12 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

By the way, Johntex, I'd point out that it is not I, but your friend above, who is the person who, as another editor pointed out, has been repeatedly reverting NPOV edits. He has an obvious

WP:COI and I'm disappointed that you haven't pointed out to him that it's a good idea for him to stop edit warring because he disagrees with changes to text he wrote. Tempshill 06:41, 12 September 2007 (UTC)[reply

]

(To BQ and Tempshill) I'm not sure either of you have technically violated policy, but you may be getting close. I haven't examined every diff and I don't intend to do so. We need to move forward.

Could you both please take the time to re-read

WP:AGF

? It may be helpful for even experienced editors to re-read this periodically. They basic premise we start with is that everyone here is out to help the project. I believe that is true of both of you.

If we can operate under that premise, then we need to look at the mechanics of that. How do we best work together to get the job done.

Tempshill, please remember that you don't have to be screaming curse words at someone for it be objectionable.

WP:NPA

says "Comment on content, not contributors." Please try to focus on the edits, not the person behind them. It may not be helpful to speculate about another editor.

BQ, please take a look at

WP:OWN

. I know you are open to all edits to improve this article; but other people haven't worked with you as I have, and you want to avoid the appearance of ownership.

I think we are making progress on the Talk page. Let's keep that up. Thanks to you both and best regards, Johntex\^talk 14:24, 12 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hi,

Thanks for the note. Now please point out where, exactly, I have made a personal attack. Tempshill 15:51, 12 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

• I did not say that you made a personal attack; I only reminded you that policy does not stop at merely prohibiting direct attacks. WP:NPA says "comment on content, not contributors". You are straying from that here you say you don't think he is acting in good faith]. On article talk pages, please focus on the content. If you seriously feel the editor is acting in bad faith, those sort of accusations should ideally be made elsewhere, like
  WP:ANI or mediation. Johntex\^talk 16:13, 12 September 2007 (UTC)[reply
  ]

Your help was much appreciated

		The Barnstar of Peace
		I award Johntex the Barnstar of Peace for his efforts in calming down a contentious discusson on the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band webpage. Your efforts to bring about a peaceful resolution are much appreciated. Karanacs 18:01, 12 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

yeah u r right

Yes you are right, I just read policies, and we should be careful with our own experiences. I think it is true that the larger cities already have an article . Thats why like the idea of writting about Punta Sam. Anyway, we need to look for the references for that place.

Thanks a lot, another question, I have tried a lot of times but I just can`t put userboxes.

Do u know how to do it???

Can I put the boxes in the group page or only in the user page??? Thanks a lot

Have a nice week!

• I replied to Wikipedia talk:School and university projects/ITESM Campus Toluca/Los Pancakes. Johntex\^talk 22:54, 12 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

We also need a navigation bar like yours in the discussion page and in the principal page....

Can u tell us how to do it?

Again thanks a lot!ª —Preceding unsigned comment added by 132.254.137.169 (talk) 21:45, 12 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

• I replied to Wikipedia talk:School and university projects/ITESM Campus Toluca/Los Pancakes. Johntex\^talk 22:55, 12 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hi I'm Isaac, I'm in The boggeys team, we have already a mentor but the teacher told us that if we contact another mentor and he is agree to help us, we can have two or more mentors, and I think the more help we recieve, the better. It would be a pleasure to have you as a mentor, of course if you are agree, but if you decide not to help us, thank you for take the time to read this. —Preceding unsigned comment added by IsaacFE (talk • contribs) 22:46, 12 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

• I am also happy to be your mentor. Please let me know how I can help. Also, I am mentoring Los Pancakes, so you may want to also look at their page Wikipedia talk:School and university projects/ITESM Campus Toluca/Los Pancakes for tips I just gave them. Best, Johntex\^talk 22:52, 12 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
• I Replied also to Wikipedia talk:School and university projects/ITESM Campus Toluca/Los Boogeys. Johntex\^talk 22:53, 12 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

[1]. You are absolutely right. This article,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_talk:School_and_university_projects/ITESM_Campus_Toluca/Los_Pancakes

No idea. It seems Raul's way of dealing with what he perceives to be a long list is to delete it instead of reading the entire thing and deleting what needs to go...throwing the baby out with the bathwater. — BQZip01 — ^talk 20:33, 13 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]