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November Esperanza Newsletter

Program Feature:
Admin Coaching
(needs coaches!)
Admin Coaching needs coaches!!! If you are an administrator, or even a generally experienced user, do consider
signing up to be a coach
.

Admin Coaching, now being coordinated by HighwayCello, is a program for people who want help learning some of the more subtle aspects of Wikipedia policy and culture. People are matched with experienced users who are willing to offer coaching. The program is designed for people who have figured out the basics of editing articles; they're not newcomers any more, but they might want some help in learning new roles. In this way, Esperanza would help keep hope alive for Wikipedia because we would always be grooming the next generation of admins.

What's New?
The
Tutorial Drive
is a new Esperanza program! In an effort to make complicated processes on Wikipedia easier for everyone, Esperanza working to create and compile a list of tutorials about processes here on Wikipedia. Consider writing one!
A discussion on how Esperanza relates to the encyclopedia has been started; please add your thoughts.
Many thanks to MiszaBot, courtesy of Misza13, for delivering the newsletter.
  • The list of
    proposed programs
    has been updated, with some proposals being archived.
  • There is now a new program: the
    Tutorial Drive
    ! Consider writing a tutorial on something you are good at doing on Wikipedia.
  • The suggestion of adding a cohesive look to all the Esperanza pages is being considered; join the discussion if you are interested!
  • In order to make a useful interlanguage welcome template, those involved in translation projects will be asked what English Wikipedia policies are most important and confusing to editors coming from other language Wikipedias.
  • A discussion of Esperanza's role in Wikipedia is being held, with all thoughts of all Esperanzians wanted!
  • Shreshth91 informed everyone that he will be leaving the Esperanza council as life is rather busy; his spot will be filled by the runner up from the last election, HighwayCello.
Signed...
FireFox, The Halo, Shreshth91 and HighwayCello
20:33, 1 November 2006 (UTC)[reply
]
Although having the newsletter appear on everyone's userpage is desired, this may not be ideal for everyone. If, in the future, you wish to receive a link to the newsletter, rather than the newsletter itself, you may add yourself to Wikipedia:Esperanza/Newsletter/Opt Out List.

My RfA:

Thanks

ResponseHalo, stop being such a good editor. It's annoying. Go and vandalize, or troll, for a change. Or launch a personal attack. Or be incivil. Something I could tick you off for. But to be confronted with such a model of excellence is seriously a pain. ARRGH!!

Anyway, homely foolery (Shakespeare, would you believe) over - naw, I didn't think you were having a go at me. I'd made a foolish comment and felt I needed to apologise, and to clarify my other comments - what I really felt were the problems at that damned RFA, which seemed to have caused a lot more kerfuffle than it's worth. If adminship's no big deal, at what price should we put a mere RFA...anyway. Yep, all's well in my little corner of the Universe that is forever Moreschi. Your post is appreciated - just confirms my high opinion of you as an editor and admin that shall be hereafter (O.K, time to stop, this is getting pretentious). See you round. Moreschi 18:50, 10 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Article about Wikipedia Users

RfA thanks

Thank you for the extra feathers on my wings!

Thank you so much, The Halo, for your support in my RfA, which passed on November 11, 2006, with a final tally of 82/0/2. I am humbled by the kind support of so many fellow Wikipedians, and I vow to continue to work and improve with the help of these new tools. Should you have any request, do not hesitate to contact me. Best regards, Húsönd 20:38, 11 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

thank you

Thank you for your support...
Thank you ever so much, The Halo, for your kind words and understanding in my time of need. I deeply appreciate your support, and I hope to be there for you, should you ever need help. — Kyoko

Hello The Halo, and thanks for your kind words. I wish I wasn't so fragile and that we didn't keep corresponding with each other only in times of need. I wasn't always this way, you know. Thanks again. --Kyoko 14:37, 12 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks!

A Barnstar!
The Kindness Award of Ed

This Wikipedian has received the Kindness Award from Ed for going the extra mile to be kind to another person. Please read a nice story on kindness over here. As a reward, I offer this user a random piece of food. (I will never give the same food item out twice, so don't be jealous.)
I never knew you liked apples. According to my statement, I randomly pick food. =) Ed ¿Cómo estás? 02:14, 15 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Hey

subst:smile3
}} to their talk page with a friendly message. Happy editing!

Hope the EA MfD isn't stressing you out too much, eh?

dzasta 12:07, 15 November 2006 (UTC)[reply
]

Heh, they wouldn't dare! I understand that it's a lot of work, but I'm glad to see you sticking to your guns (unlike the multiple people who decided to leave today). At least the MfD is bringing some potential problems out into the open...
dzasta 12:15, 15 November 2006 (UTC)[reply
]
I like how you prefix my exams with 'nicer things'... :p One down, two to go. Biology was pretty good, I only guessed about 5 questions out of 75, so that's - good enough. Still got Chemistry (easy) and Maths (shudder) left to go, though. How've you been?
dzasta 12:45, 15 November 2006 (UTC)[reply
]
Wow, that sounds pretty neat. Hope you enjoy that! I'm outta here now, it's late, but don't let 'em get ya down, k? Take care :)
dzasta 12:59, 15 November 2006 (UTC)[reply
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RFA Thanks

Thanks!
Thanks for your input on my (nearly recent) Request for adminship, which regretfully achived no consensus, with votes of 68/28/2. I am grateful for the input received, both positive and in opposition, and I'd like to thank you for your participation.
Georgewilliamherbert 05:07, 16 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Birthday

Macho's the word. :P—  $PЯINGrαgђ  Always loyal! 18:09, 17 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Banes

Indeed, Daniel didn't say anything about it from looking at his last few contribs... (Which are only a few days old) KOS | talk 21:58, 19 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
How sad, I haven't talked to Daniel in quite a few days, last thing he told me was that life was great, and that he was on holiday. Oh well, I took a 4 month break, and became a better editor because of it, maybe the same will be true for him as well. Thanks for the reply. KOS | talk 05:06, 20 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Sometimes it's better to bow out like that, rather than dragging it out. Anyway, thanks for the reply, hopefully he will decide to return someday. —
i 07:58, 24 November 2006 (UTC)[reply
]

I'm glad you enjoy my comments.

Your support

Don't mention it. I truely think you have the qualities that a good admin should have. I fact, the Esperanza discussions were one of the main reasons I did support, as you made reasonable arguements (although I don't agree with some of them ;) and followed through with what you thought was best for Wikipedia, which I hope even the most die-hard Esperanza supporter couldn't find you at fault for. I wish you the best of luck with the RfA :) Thε Halo Θ 14:42, 22 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Well done anywayHey Halo,

I know this has been a really stressful time for you, but thank you for staying with your convictions and working hard through this restructuring. Your opinions are always helpful and appreciated, and I hope you continue to participate! We'll miss you in the AC (if it stays around), so thanks for your hard work. -- Natalya 19:57, 22 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. :) Have a lovely weekend, Halo, I hope it's a very nice break. Good luck with everything! -- Natalya 16:29, 24 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Banes?

Thanks...sorry for the late reply, Have a great day.__
14:31, 23 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Happy Thanksgiving!User:Kyo cat/Thanksgiving template

Did you like this? leave any comments at my talk page! It's the meow on my signature!
meow! 23:15, 23 November 2006 (UTC)[reply
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LIVE IRC CHARTER DEBATE

What about us who don't have IRC? (I've downloaded it, but my computer crashes when I use it.) —  $PЯINGrαgђ  Always loyal! 04:55, 25 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Oh dear... 08:01, 8 December 2006 (UTC) [reply]

I'm great, thanks! :) I'm leaving for India in a week 6 days, so I'm looking forward to that :) I hope you're feeling better.
riana_dzasta 12:44, 9 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Will this get me blocked?[1]

[2][3] [4] [5] If only your friend was still an admin, then all your worries would be over.--Wokid MM 01:56, 10 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Hey!

get well soon

Thanks!

subst:smile3
}} to their talk page with a friendly message.
Happy editing!

Thanks for the revert, I have no idea what that guy was talking about! 'I challenge you to block me' is funny, though :)

riana_dzasta 18:05, 13 December 2006 (UTC)[reply
]

I'm leaving

Re: your message

Get Well Wishes

Hi Halo, thanks for understanding. I hope you get well soon. --Kyoko 01:00, 18 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Request for clarification

Again, eh?

Well wishes for recovery

Thanks for sticking through all the discussions too; it was always nice to see that when things were getting heated you would come in with some rational thought and speak the truth and calm things down. Hope you had a great holiday too! And thanks for all the good Esperanza times, while things were still going well it was nice. -- Natalya 17:14, 1 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Get Well Soon

Get well soon

Welcome back!!!

Well, no pressure on the wikibooks thing from me :-). I'm actually spending most of my time on commons and wikiversity these days as wikibooks has been more a chore than a pleasure of late. I'm just glad you're feeling better... keep in touch! --SB_Johnny|talk|books 00:22, 17 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Re: A Cookie!

Newyorkbrad's RfA

An article which you started, or significantly expanded,
DYK
!

Updated DYK query On January 22, 2007, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Broken Glass (play), which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the "Did you know?" talk page.

Thanks for your contributions! Nishkid64 22:30, 22 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]