User talk:Enigmaman

If you leave a message here, I'll reply here. The same applies to you. If I leave a message on your page, I keep it watchlisted and I'll see when you reply.

That was quick

Well, that was pretty quick, removing my message because it was a "personal attack" but I don't know how else to say that the user was wrong and that I don't appreciate it. I come to wikipedia every day and it seems to me like I'm being targeted and harassed now.

You don't know how else to say someone is wrong other than calling them a "horrible person" multiple times? Really? Enigma ^message 07:43, 30 March 2008 (UTC)

Are you belittling me?

I'm asking you a question. Enigma ^message 07:46, 30 March 2008 (UTC)

You don't even know the situation. I don't know who that person is. Just someone who sits online all day and goes around deleting important information. I don't see how anything I did is wrong at all. How ELSE can I get this fixed? Emailing an admin? So you people have no power at all except deletion? How does this work? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Lexhatesyou (talk • contribs) 07:48, 30 March 2008 (UTC)

The first step would be leaving a polite comment on the user's talk page, asking why what you contributed was deleted. If the user does not reply to your satisfaction, there are other steps that can be taken after that. Enigma ^message 07:50, 30 March 2008 (UTC)

Ok. I sent him a nice message, did you see it Enigmaman? What did you think of that nice message? Lexhatesyou (talk) 07:58, 30 March 2008 (UTC)

Yes, I saw it. That's a definite improvement. Good job. Enigma ^message 07:59, 30 March 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/KnightLago

Enigmaman, just a brief note that I fully support your move here. Regards, Anthøny 19:42, 30 March 2008 (UTC)

Thank you. :) Enigma ^message 20:08, 30 March 2008 (UTC)

RFA

So as I was investigating you to offer a nom for RFA, I saw User:Enigmaman/RFAurges. I'd vote for you now, and I think you'd be a sure-fire pass in say 2 weeks if you could create some stuff from WP:Requested Articles. Good luck though when you decide to run. MBisanz ^talk 03:47, 4 April 2008 (UTC)

I appreciate the advice. I did a lot of work tonight on United States-Australia relations and I will heed what you said about Requested Articles. I once considered going through the backlog there, but it seemed like a daunting task. I'll try and pick out one or two over the weekend. Thanks again, Enigma ^message 03:52, 4 April 2008 (UTC)

One more comment: I'm really humbled by all the kind comments that have been left here recently. I just hope that I can make my contributions as good as the compliments I've received. That would truly be something to strive for. Enigma ^message 04:39, 4 April 2008 (UTC)

Help requested

Hello! I'm unfamiliar with your opinion of me beyond your recent disagreement with some comments that I made at User talk:Hammersoft‎, but I'm hoping that you can be of assistance. Per Hammersoft‎'s wishes, I have no intention of continuing to post there. I am, however, very disappointed in my failure to amicably resolve the dispute. I'm also uncomfortable with the last few edits (in which my repeated attempts to honor his requests and sincere expression of disappointment and optimism for productive teamwork in the future led to me being reverted as a vandal). As you appear to be on good terms with Hammersoft‎, I’d sincerely appreciate any efforts on your part to aid us in mending this rift. The easiest thing would be to simply move on, but I don't want to leave things like this. No matter how strongly Hammersoft and I disagree with one another, I realize that we're here for the same reason (to build an encyclopedia), as I'm certain that you are as well. It's through mutual respect and co-operation (not anger and resentment) that we work toward this goal. Thanks in advance for any help that you're able to provide. —David Levy 22:26, 4 April 2008 (UTC)

Hammersoft and me? Well, we understand each other. I'm not sure how much help I can be in this conflict, but I'll try to do what I can. Nice job archiving your talk page, by the way. I was waiting for that! Enigma ^msg 01:33, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

The confrontation you had with Hammersoft is not unusual. Forgive me for being blunt, but it's simply a case of two very stubborn people coming into conflict, and then being unable to resolve it due to sheer stubbornness. He says that you mistreated Ryan and caused him to leave. You admit that what you said probably had something to do with Ryan leaving, but refuse to admit that you mistreated him, and thus won't apologize. Listen, I've been the same way sometimes. I hate when someone insists I apologize for something when I don't feel that I did anything wrong.

You must understand that whether you did something wrong or not is immaterial to this conflict. He's not going to bury the proverbial hatchet until you apologize. You don't want to. He isn't interested in continuing the discourse if you don't want to.

My advice to you would be to leave Ryan a message stating that you did not intend to insult him in any way or to hurt his feelings, and that your comments were meant in good faith. Additionally, express in your own words the desire that he come back to the project. Don't let a disagreement over something silly like April Fools Day turn him away from Wikipedia.

I'd love to assist in the matter, but really a third party can do absolutely nothing unless the involved parties are willing to be flexible.

Regards, Enigma ^message Review 02:52, 7 April 2008 (UTC)

Thanks very much for your thoughtful advice! I've done my best to write an appropriate message on Ryan's talk page. I truly hope that it helps. —David Levy 06:02, 7 April 2008 (UTC)

Good job, by the way. Just saw your message. Enigma ^message Review 13:07, 7 April 2008 (UTC)

Cabals

Hi, could you possibly clarify what you meant by "so much injustice will happen without remedy"? Thanks. :) Keilana|^{Parlez ici} 06:22, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

You really want my opinion? I won't ever deny people the right to hear my opinion. :)

OK, here we go:

• I found your administrative actions in this case to be completely unacceptable, and as such, I cannot sit idly by.

• I cannot tolerate the ridiculous hypocrisy here. I read through the arguments at AN/I and the hypocrisy was astounding. Two of the recurring arguments was that anything that isn't related to improving the encyclopedia should be gone, and that the "cabals" were too exclusive. Applying that criteria, I could find you many more cabals to delete. Will you Ignore All Rules and delete those? I didn't think so. There is zero consistency here, and apparently it's going to be tolerated without remedy, judging from the highly unproductive RfC.

There you have it. Not that my opinion could possibly matter, but you wanted an explanation. Good night, Enigma ^msg 06:29, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for your clarification. I of course respect your opinion, thank you for being open and honest. Just by the way, I would support an RfA from you in the next month-2 months, you're on the right track. :) Keep up the good work. Best, Keilana|^{Parlez ici} 06:34, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

That was rather unexpected, but I appreciate the kind remarks, regardless of our differences. Enigma ^msg 06:36, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

Opinions such as this have little bearing on your suitability to be a great admin, if you want another voice to chime in with a co-nom please do give me a poke. :) Best, Keilana|^{Parlez ici} 06:38, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

Too many strong opinions can lead to excessive WP:WHEEL-warring. :o Just kidding. I think. I appreciate the offer, and I will keep it in mind. I wasn't familiar with your work in the past, but your ability to separate rather strong opinions in certain places from the user in question is very admirable and you should be commended for this. Enigma ^msg 06:43, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

Thanks, and happy editing. (I just assume we all want what's best for the project, and work from there. It usually turns out OK.) Keilana|^{Parlez ici} 06:49, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

As long as I could be sure you would not have attempted to enforce your opinion re the cabal deletions with admin powers after the original deletion, I too would also support an RfA - in general I'm quite impressed. Orderinchaos 07:30, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

I was just joking about that. I can assure you that I would never wheel-war. Trying to work it out with the admin in question is always the better option. Thanks for the kind words, Enigma ^msg 09:13, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

No worries. :) Orderinchaos 10:00, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

Rf4-1-08-B

LOL!! I prefer if you would supply this diff -- Avi (talk) 12:06, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

You're hurting your own cause here, you know. I couldn't possibly hope to find one showing worse judgment. *rubs hands together gleefully* Enigma ^msg 15:54, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

Clarification

By that I meant that accounts can do extra things like administration, voting in the RFA, ect. IP's can't do that. It wasn't to be mean BTW.--RyRy5 ^{Got something to say?} 23:00, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

Yes, registered users can do more things, but that doesn't make them more important. Same with admins. They have the ability to do more things, but they aren't "more important" than any user in good standing. Enigma ^msg 23:05, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the thought. For the last two years or so I work as an IP and usually see anything from bad faith assumption to open hostility. It's rare that someone acknowledges that IPs can be editors too.

(I wonder where RyRy5 would answer this if he would want to. Here? On my /Talk?) --87.189.114.149 (talk)

I rephrased it wrong. Sorry.--RyRy5 ^{Got something to say?} 23:11, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

I think everyone would have to acknowledge that IPs can be editors too, given Wikipedia's long-standing policy on this. :) Enigma ^msg 23:21, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

Try it sometimes. I think it's quite an experience. --87.189.114.149 (talk)

Coaching

Well I gave you my RfA lookover. Right now I'd probably vote for you, but I do tend to be easy going. You've got some things going for you. You've had an account for a longtime, so people will worry less about you being a sleeper sock. You've got more than 7000 contribs and no blocks, other good things. But you're a bit weak in Article talk and Wikipedia space edits. Maybe some more WP:XFD edits or a DYK/GA article would help. Sorry, I'm a bit full myself, or I'd coach you personally. I'd say 1.5-2 months before an RfA, but thats just my opinion. MBisanz ^talk 03:04, 7 April 2008 (UTC)

Gah, you've caught me, I'm an abusive shared role account :). I probably said 2 weeks, hoping you'd start a good number of short articles and what not, which could still work. And this version of my comments focused on GA/DYKs, which are harder to write. I tend to rotate my suggestions and what to emphasize there is no single path to RfA, and well I hit you twice without rereading my comments. Also, it seems like April will be a slim month for RfAs, with rather high standards being applied. When Keeper76 and I went up, we went up when RfAs seemed to have slightly lowered standards. So its sort of a market timing thing. MBisanz ^talk 03:30, 7 April 2008 (UTC)

Hey! I resemble that remark....Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 19:13, 8 April 2008 (UTC)

That's nothing. You might've seen how 'crats were approved in 2004. "Hi, I've been an admin for a few months. I'd like to be a 'crat." A few supports, and then bang, promoted. :) Enigma ^message Review 19:17, 8 April 2008 (UTC)

thanks for the welcome back

Hello, thanks for the welcome back! --Kyoko 16:33, 8 April 2008 (UTC)

I'm just happy you've returned. :) Enigma ^message Review 17:15, 8 April 2008 (UTC)

DYK for Dean Mumm

On 13 April, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Dean Mumm, 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.

--Bencherlite^Talk 22:48, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

This was one you created through WP:AFC, so extra points for that! Bencherlite^Talk 22:48, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

Strange, I seem to have left this message in the wrong place earlier, but it made its way here anyway, so all is well....Bencherlite^Talk 23:05, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

You're a dangnabbit thief, Enigma. Pat sulks... Scarian^{Call me Pat!} 23:06, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

• Congratulations Enigma - I will also begin work on your GA shortly - watch that space and chip in so that you get enough credits to claim the badge. (PS don't tell Scarian or he will try and pinch it of you as a payback :) )--VS ^talk 03:43, 14 April 2008 (UTC)

Vandal warnings

Hey there. Could you please ensure that you warn vandals before reporting them to AIV? This guy, for example, had made only one edit before your report, and hadn't been warned, and I noted a couple others before that with no warnings. Thanks! Tony Fox (arf!) 17:52, 23 April 2008 (UTC)

It was an account created explicitly to vandalize Colorado Avalanche. Please see article history. Enigma ^message Review 17:54, 23 April 2008 (UTC)

I just posted a note at WP:ANI. I believe my reports to AIV were rightful. Enigma ^message Review 18:00, 23 April 2008 (UTC)

Just trying to ensure we follow the formalities. Apparently I'm wrong, judging from the quick blocks by other admins. My bad, I guess. Tony Fox (arf!) 18:02, 23 April 2008 (UTC)

I don't normally report without warning, obviously. I happen to be familiar with Wikipedia's vandalism policy. This was a unique situation. Enigma ^message Review 18:08, 23 April 2008 (UTC)

No offense meant here. My error in judgment all the way. Tony Fox (arf!) 21:15, 23 April 2008 (UTC)

RE: Tangbot Failed

Hi there,

I'm not quite sure what the problem is with the bot, I looked and it appears that it has been inactive for over and hour. Tangotango might be doing some type of update on it, but I haven't found any information regarding this anywhere so far. I'll see if I can find out more information and I'm sorry that I don't know what's wrong!

The Helpful One ^(Review) 19:01, 23 April 2008 (UTC)

My Edit

I was looking at the article's name. I read through and didn't seen any other instances of the di being spelled with an uppercase. So I just lowered it. Forgot to mark as minor so sorry for that. Well I am not complaining you do as you please. I was just running through. Rgoodermote  00:52, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

Hm it appears that it is lowered and raised at random. Not counting beginning sentences. Well..before this makes part of my head explode I better stay away from there. By the way..no...not a chance will I bring that type of discussion to a talk page. It just has the potential to become a huge problem that could potentially worsen the situation with that article. Rgoodermote  01:04, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

How many did you get? I tried..and failed (Openoffice doesn't seem to be working today). Rgoodermote  01:08, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

Fixed Openoffice (long story), I count 14-15 lowercase not counting references and article name. Rgoodermote  01:40, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

If you say so. I will be there in a little bit. I just need to finish with some thing offline. Rgoodermote  01:46, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

RE: The evidence you requested

LOL. Well, I'm not one of those fans. If I were, I wouldn't have done this. - Rjd0060 (talk) 04:06, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

You're fighting against your own fanbase! For shame! :) Enigma ^message Review 04:08, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

I try to leave my POV at the login screen... - Rjd0060 (talk) 04:10, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

Thanks

....for this. Prashanthns (talk) 10:58, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

Also, could you tell me how to get the latest version of Huggle? I have a 0.6 and would like to upgrade, but I am not on the email list as I got it from another user. I have emailed Gurch about it, but I guess he is busy. Any ideas? Prashanthns (talk) 11:12, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

I'll e-mail you. Enigma ^message 14:43, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

I assume you tried e-mailing Gurch? Enigma ^message 15:45, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

Thanks. And today, I got Gurch's version too, which probably means, that from now onwards, I am on the list of people that he sends his updates to. Prashanthns (talk) 10:45, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

Yep. You're on his list now. :) Enigma ^message 13:18, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for this and the RfA removal! I had completely forgotten! Prashanthns (talk) 19:06, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

I completely forgot about this conversation with you. No problem! :) Enigma ^message 19:07, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

vicious personal attack

updating counter after vicious personal attack

Go and see all the vicious personal attacks this user made against me before you start branding! TheProf07 (talk) 16:40, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

I don't know if the user has attacked you or not. Even if he has, that's not an excuse to vandalize his userpage. Enigma ^message 16:42, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

It was just a parting gift, i assure you. This is my last hour on wikipedia. The "vandalising" is over, so relax bro! TheProf07 (talk) 16:44, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

Sad to hear that you're leaving. However, if you wish to express frustration with another editor, vandalizing their userpages is not an appropriate response. Enigma ^message 16:45, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

re:Blank e-mail

That's OK. I have to go in a minute though... RC-0722 ^247.5/1 16:53, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

OK, and thanks. :) RC-0722 ^247.5/1 17:47, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

Giovanni di Stefano

I sort-of-kind-of did - the main reason for keeping the article is that editors shouldn't have their editing affected by legal threats, and I feel as though that needs to be reflected in the article. If someone feels like adding it back in, I don't care enough to stop them, but I'm not going to add it back in myself either. Hersfold ^(t/a/c) 12:09, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

Barnstarred

		The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
		For curtailing terpidiot vandalism on my userpage, I, Matt, award you, Engima, this RAoK Barnstar. Rock on. Non Curat Lex (talk) 20:25, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Merger proposal

I have proposed a merger of the articles for the three middle schools of the Palo Alto Unified School District into the main article for the district. Discussion is here. I'm notifying everyone who was involved in the discussion at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School. Thanks, Darkspots (talk) 15:26, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Dell970

You seem to have beat me to closing (I pulled it off the RfA main page as you were closing the subpage). (Which is fine, since I pulled an IAR to overcome the fact that I !voted). Are you planning to list on the unsuccessful page, or should I? --Bfigura ^(talk) 03:18, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

I'll handle it. :) I like to make sure I complete all the steps when I close an RfA. Sorry it's taking a few minutes. I'm juggling a few things right now. Enigma ^message 03:21, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

:( You beat me to it. Enigma ^message 03:22, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

'doh Sorry about that. I didn't see a response, so I just went and did it. Apologies for my being hasty :( Best, --Bfigura ^(talk) 03:24, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Good work you two! Tiptoety ^talk 03:31, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Hi, just to let you know about this thread. Regards, Cenarium (talk) 13:37, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Saw most of it last night. Now I see his reply. I'm just wondering how he became a CEO of "a major company" without the ability to spell basic words or write coherently. Enigma ^message 15:43, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

No I do not plan to ask you for advice, as you assume situations before you know both sides, you know what assume does? Makes a ass out of you and me.

I was found innocent, by several admins and you insist on calling me a racist, you’re a prick and I don’t plan to talk to you at all. Anyone who jumps to conclusions is not welcome to speak to myself. Your extremely biased, and I wont be watching your reply nor reading it. Your a fucking idiot, all my words were spelled right. Dell970 (talk) 15:46, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Hilarious. You even misspelled a personal attack. Now I'm quite convinced that your account wasn't hijacked at all. Enigma ^message 15:49, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

"Your a fucking idiot, all my words were spelled right" — love it — iridescent 21:00, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Not sure why

Well, it is a wiki, if it is a big concern please do add him back, but I don't consider him missing, as in without a trace such as many of those listed there. It's not a big enough deal to me to really care, have at it. IvoShandor (talk) 06:20, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks but no thanks. Happy editing. IvoShandor (talk) 08:58, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

RE: RE:86.166.116.25

Oh. Well, I'm fairly certian that he/she/it gets the message. Imperial Star Destroyer (talk) 17:20, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

No, not really. And don't call me it please, that's very rude. 86.168.137.63 (talk) 17:17, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Re: IP you blocked

Hm, looks like a sockfarm going on. I'll look into your SSP report, thanks. Spellcast (talk) 17:51, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Have a cookie

dlohcierekim has given you a cookie! Cookies promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by giving someone else a cookie, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Happy munching!

Spread the goodness of cookies by adding {{subst:Cookie}} to their talk page with a friendly message.

Dlohcierekim 20:47, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks. :) I'm eating chocolate right now, so I'll take a cookie with that. Enigma ^message 20:57, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

3RR warning

Also, warning the other user when you're directly involved in the dispute, was rather inappropriate. Please explain to me how it's 'inappropriate' when the 3RR noticeboard page states, "If you find yourself in a revert war, you should ensure that the "other side" is aware of the three-revert rule, especially if they are new, by leaving a warning about the rule on their talk page..."? Add that to the mandatory warning notice on the template for reporting the 3RR, and it appeared my warning of the disruptive editor was mandatory, regardless of my participation on the article. --Faith (talk) 21:33, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Edit-warring either way. You get the gist. Enigma ^message 01:45, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

I don't know why you archived an active conversation, but I am replacing it so I can reply here rather than in your archive. Again, I'm kindly requesting you please explain, so if it's a mistake I won't make it again, how it's 'inappropriate' when the 3RR noticeboard page states to follow that method? Faith (talk) 06:52, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

I wasn't aware the noticeboard said that. Apparently, I was wrong. I'll redact that portion of the warning. Enigma ^message 06:59, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

No worries, then. I'm glad I wasn't mistaken. Faith (talk) 08:27, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Just to say hai

Tinucherian has smiled at you! Smiles promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by smiling at someone else, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend or a possibly new friend. Cheers, and happy editing!
Smile at others by adding {{subst:Smile}} to their talk page with a friendly message.

Have a great day ! -- TinuCherian ^{(Wanna Talk?)} - 11:06, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Rfb participation thanks

Hello, Enigma.

I wanted to personally thank you for taking part in the project-wide discussions regarding my candidacy for bureaucratship. After bureaucratic discussion, the bureaucrats decided that there was sufficient significant and varied opposition to my candidacy, and thus no consensus to promote. Although personally disappointed, I both understand and respect their decision, especially in light of historical conservatism the project has had when selecting its bureaucrats. If you have any further suggestions or comments as to how you think I could help the project, please let me know. Once again, thank you for your both your early and strong support, and next time, I'll know not to close Sean's rfB early -- Avi (talk) 17:01, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Your recent IP reverts

Hi. In case you hadn't noticed. The IP edits you recently reverted, 68.102.236.10 (talk · contribs). The same person also edits under the account name User:Behemoth91. The IP has been blocked before for genre trolling. If you know an administrator who might be familiar with this editor perhaps they could be blocked again. Both IP and account. Cheers and take care. Anger22 (Talk 2 22) 23:35, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Yeah, he's been around a while under a few different IPs, too. I'll speak to User:Scarian. Enigma ^message 23:38, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks! Anger22 (Talk 2 22) 23:42, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

IP blocked three months and account blocked indefinitely. I'm reverting the edits of the account as well. Thanks for telling me. :) Enigma ^message 23:43, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Congrats

		The Original Barnstar
		I hereby award you this barnstar for your edits and also your highly intellectual philosophy. Thank You! Buddha24 (talk) 05:54, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

My RfA

Hi Enigmaman; I wanted to say thank you for supporting my request for adminship, which passed with 100 supports, 0 opposes and 1 neutral. I wanted to get round everybody individually, even though it's considered by some to be spam (which... I suppose it is! but anyway. :)). It means a lot to me that the community has placed its trust in my ability to use the extra buttons, and I only hope I can live up to its expectations. If you need anything, or notice something that bothers you, don't hesitate to let me know. Thanks again, PeterSymonds | talk 21:56, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

Re: Requesting deletion

Hmm, my initial read was that there might be some useful discussion there, but that doesn't seem to be the case. *Poof!* :-) east.718 at 20:36, May 14, 2008

Yea

I know, I saw it, busy with other things, will get to it. Feel free to hit SSP though... MBisanz ^talk 20:49, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Are you interested

???Balloonman (talk) 06:49, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

Wait, what? Enigma ^message 13:52, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

Are you interested?Balloonman (talk) 02:32, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

+1 for your inbox. Enigma ^message 18:47, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

That shouldn't be a redlink any longer E-man. You need to run an RFA. You already act like an admin, what with your edit warring, er, I mean good contributions. I'll co-nom if you'd like. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 19:49, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Oooh oooh, I wanna support within 5 seconds of transclude! MBisanz ^talk 20:20, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Thank you

I see you are doing lots of good on Wikipedia.

Big thanks! Electric Japan (talk) 16:10, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

Edit War

I have explained each time, in detail, why I made the revert. Sesshomaru does not actually have any experience with the Japanese alphabet and especially Romanization, which is why I've done this each time, and he keeps reverting it to be a rules-lawyer about edit summaries.

I also notice that despite this, you left no notice on his page, and I haven't edited the page for about a day. So what's the deal with that?Not even Mr. Lister's Koromon survived intact. 20:35, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

It was in response to the 3RR report that was filed. Enigma ^message 20:45, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

Also, there was a message left on Sesshomaru's page, which he removed. Enigma ^message 20:46, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

homework

I did, lol, and I rewrote it a few times too:) My typing hands are tired now lol. Now all I need is a cilice. :) Merkin's mum 02:40, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

I knew of it from dan brown- but I had to look up what the thing was called. Thanks for your comments. If I'm not in immediate danger of wikideath, I suppose I should get some sleep:) Merkin's mum 02:49, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

RfA thanks!

		RfA: Many thanks
		Many thanks for your participation in my recent request for adminship. I am impressed by the amount of thought that goes into people's contribution to the RfA process, and humbled that so many have chosen to trust me with this new responsibility. I step into this new role cautiously, but will do my very best to live up to your kind words and expectations, and to further the project of the encyclopedia. Again, thank you. --jbmurray (talk • contribs) 05:51, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

Your RfA featured one of the strangest RfA rationales that I've ever seen. Enigma ^message 06:15, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

Heh. I know. And two minutes before the deadline! But it takes all sorts. No problem as far as I'm concerned. Once again, thanks.  :) --jbmurray (talk • contribs) 06:19, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

Thank you for the reversion!

Hi there! I wanted to say a very big "thank you" for reverting the vandalism to my user page. Best regards, --Tkynerd (talk) 03:25, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

No problem. Thankfully, now the offending user is blocked indefinitely. Enigma ^message 03:31, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

So, I turn to you

Hello, I know you are an individual on Wiki who is respected. I have been having a few pranksters ruining my contributions on here. The language and attitude I am getting is without end disgraceful. The same nonsense over and over. For me, Wikipedia should always be fun. That's the reason I wanted to contribute. When it's not fun anymore, it's time to talk to you. Now, I can't believe the rudeness from individuals who claim to be genuine editors on Wiki. I had no idea how hard it is to deal with under 20s on here. The whole concept of Wiki has left me speechless. These two fellas, User:Fair Deal is not what I would call a professional editor. Unappropriate messages sent by him. His page has little to add to the imagination. I find this user to be close to offensive to be an editor User:Fair Deal I find it uncomfortable, his language and attitude online. Another would be User:Indopug. I just am not encouraged from what I am seeing from these two pranksters.

I just wanted to bring this to your attention as I have seen there past mischief the last few weeks/months. I thought adding a contribution complemented the articles? According to these two, they have no interest in it. A great improvement is all that is needed, so I turn to you.

Sincerely, Electric Japan (talk) 03:59, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

What specifically is the problem? If you feel harassed by either of them, I would suggest you do your best to ignore them. What contributions of yours are being impeded? Please link me to what the problem is, and I'll see if I can assist you. A general posting about how you don't like two editors... not much I can do just based on that. Enigma ^message 04:15, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

Jack Pierce (make-up artist) is the first one that has been tampered with without cause. I truly thought that Wiki was to draw people wanting to get informative information on a topic/article. It just seems to been drawing troublesome curiosity-seekers who just tamper with an edit. As I have mentioned, these two pranksters. Have you seen the one's personal page? That is an editor? Sounds like someone is having anger issues with himself. This is unappropriate to read and then see what kind of damage can be done by this. They bring no positive reinforcment to me with that kind of vicious editing. I don't think I have anything to prove now to you now, because I've shown you, I guess. Positive words and help is all I need. I could add 2 more to the matter, I've given up on it. Glenn Strange was tampered by another fella. The Alice Cooper Wiki fiasco is over and out. I give up on it. Disappointed with this. I could do 1000 times better than their needless tampering without just cause. Electric Japan (talk) 04:55, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

I will review the articles in question and see if I can help you. I'm going to sleep soon, so I'll let you know tomorrow. Sorry for the delay. Enigma ^message 05:05, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks

Wikipedia:Civility

I deeply appreciate your need with help in matters of this nature. We both live in diffrent parts of this world, so I understand the hour now.

I know Wikipedia isn't about bring discouragement to contributors. Taking away pranksters is an important issue.

I really thought adding up-to-date relevant information was going to accentuate the article in question. Especially, the Alice Cooper one. I had explained in many reasonable ways why it is useful for informatiion. I got a few messages from them that were wiped away too. All of the complaints that were on their pages vanished mysteriously after having words with me. I have never taken away someone's text. Why start a fire about it. I only contribute properly with accentuating it. Editors? This is only bringing down the quality of information by doing so. Lacking quality on Wiki will only destroy its image on the worldwide web.

Maturity is a matter that should be brought forward on Wikipedia.

I apppreciate you reading this me. This was the instigator to more issues from those two. I have since given up on contributing on the article. Ridiculous having to deal with this on here.

Alice Cooper in the Pacific Region: I can't believe that it has come to this. Someone has an angry point of view on the subject of Alice Cooper. I have to grit my teeth when it comes to having to even type this out. Making a uproar about music isn't my cup of tea. What’s the proper way to deal with information on Wikipedia when it is true? I really can't understand the issue here when I see no dIffrence from the other information already posted. I understand this is somebody with an opinion who has taken it too seriously when it comes to Alice Cooper. I call it nit-picking. I have not once discarded anyone's text. I have only complemented it with additional grammar that fits the article. I thought Cooper's career would want to be covered in every aspect on Wikipedia? I kinda got that impression when I had read all the details already covered in the article. I thought I would add some additional information that was relevant to the article. Ever since that day it has been deleted repeatedly. I can't possibly think of a good reason to make a fuss over music. Remember, I never deleated anything about the article in question. This is about self-publishing, and about the truth on the subject. I find it funny that when it comes to music on Wikipedia, its all about criticism on what to add. Arguing about music is beyond embarrassing. Childish. I am almost 50 years old and have no time to play a game about somebody's prefrences. I don't think I have anything to prove about this now. I certainly think that adding more relevant information about the topic is only accentuating the article more. What is the diffrence between my text and the text that was already there. Absoloutely nothing, except that mine is about the Pacific region. I will say that its greatly improved when there is an additional inclusion of information about the subect. Up-to-date and revised without no faulty information is all I did. What is wrong with that? How can I reinforce that anymore?

This is what was eliminated from one of your Wiki editors. No communication was returned to me following that, except I then got a message sent to me about Practle Joke? This without an explanation or anything.

How mature is that?

I am sorry, I brought this to you. I had nobody to turn to that is respectable.

Sincerely, Electric Japan (talk) 05:42, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

I'm sorry, I don't think I can help you with this. The material you added to Alice Cooper qualifies as fancruft. I wish I could explain better the difference between fancruft and legitimate additions, but it's really not my area. I'm going to see if I can find someone who may be able to help you more than I. Enigma ^message 20:48, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanka for the advice. I give up on this. I am just glad where I am living. This has been a real eye-opener.

Thank you. Electric Japan (talk) 16:23, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

For your hard efforts.......

Enigmaman, for the great work that you have been doing in reverting vandalism these past couple of months and hopefully for a lot more months to come i hereby award you this:

		The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
		For taking out the trash each and every single day. Someone has to do it and teach those vandals a lesson and you deserve this my fellow wikipedian. I have seen users come and go and when they leave it gives you doubts about the quality of the project. I dont share those views. We all appreciate the efforts of every single wikipedian in helping this project of ours get better. We are all tadpoles in the Wikipedian ocean but we all share a common goal. Keep your head up my friend and all the best Roadrunnerz45 (talk 2 me) 14:02, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

Latest UMd vandalism

Yes, I took care of the 129.2.17.XXX and 129.2.44.XXX ranges, but now I see he found other computers on campus (I have, whatever he says, been talking to their net-abuse people on the phone and sent them a long email. Maybe they got in touch with him too, prompting this latest outburst). Look like we'll have to block 129.2.19.0/24 as well ... I'll let them know. Daniel Case (talk) 20:30, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

Good to hear. Enigma ^message 20:31, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

Protection

Hi Enigmaman, I protected your talk page for a week due to some recent vandalism. Was this okay, or would you like me to lift or shorten it? Thanks. Acalamari 20:48, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

It's fine. Thanks for the attention to my page. Hopefully range-blocking will solve the problem of that particular vandal, but protecting for another week makes sense. That guy keeps changing IPs. Enigma ^message 20:50, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

Okay then, glad you're happy with the protection. Best wishes. Acalamari 20:54, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

Greatly appreciate the reverts, by the way. I was offline for a few hours but I was pleased to see that the vandalism was reverted quickly. Enigma ^message 20:56, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

You're welcome. :) Glad to help. Acalamari 20:58, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

E-mail

Hello Enigma, I've sent you an e-mail. Thanks, EJF (talk) 21:36, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

WP:HAU

I've been thinking about a ways to manage who is in the table and who shouldn't be. Questions have been brought up regarding some users, such as RyRy5 and Gurch, as to whether they belong in the table. I had a couple of ideas, but each has its flaws. First was to put together a committee to determine who can be in the table, but that seems way too cabalish. The second was to nail down some definitive requirements, but this may make HAU look like a clique. Other than those two, I guess the only alternative is to let anybody add themselves. I !vote that we put together some concrete requirements. Otherwise, the list could potentially become extremely long and hard to manage and the person seeking help may end up asking someone who won't check their talk page for days. The difficult part would be nailing down those exact criteria. I mean, we could ramp up the number of monthly edits to 700 or make adminship a requirement, or make e-mail availability required, I don't know. If you have any ideas, that'd be great. Useight (talk) 22:26, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

Let's go ahead and take this to the HAU talk page and discuss the requirements there. The more input we can get from people the better. Useight (talk) 22:30, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

Boilerplates on User:Enigmaman/SNOW

Rather than copying and pasting that text, you can just paste {{subst:rfaf}} and {{subst:rfab}}. Much easier. EVula // talk // ☯ // 19:58, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks! :) Enigma ^message 20:01, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Welcome, Enigmaman!

Yep, you seem like quite the vandal-fighter. I wonder how you heard about it, for that matter...?

z11.invisionfree.com/The_PointOne_Cababl/index.php?

User:21655/.01 Cabal/UBX (And can you help me fix this stupid link in the UBX? It's supposed to be WHITE, not blue/purple!...) 21655 ^{ταλκ/01ҁ} 17:23, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Keeper's talk page. I'll see if I can fix it. Enigma ^message 17:25, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

I am made of win. :D Check it. Enigma ^message 18:03, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

BTW, you misspelled Cabal in the link. ;) Took me a second to figure out why it wasn't getting there! Enigma ^message 18:07, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Your recent close

was definitely a good close, but keep in mind that WP:TOWEL (from your edit summary), is not what has been worked on stemming from WT:RFA. This is (still userfied...} TOWEL is a different essay that I'm hoping will get usurped. Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 20:43, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Yeah, the problem was I didn't want to say per User:Pedro. I guess I should've. Pedro is a policy! Enigma ^message 20:44, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

And now, for next time, you have a new and improved link: WP:NOTNOW.  :) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 21:13, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Rfa

I don't understand how my Rfa was improperly formatted. Can you help me with it? 53180 (talk) 02:27, 22 May 2008 (UTC)53180.

Sure, I'll take a look and try to fix the problems. Enigma ^message 02:56, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

I can't even find the RfA. Was it deleted? I just see the series of RfAs you ran in rapid succession last year. Enigma ^message 04:06, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

OK, I found it at 6. It should have been 5, so I moved it to there. Otherwise, you should follow the instructions here instead of the way you did it. Enigma ^message 04:13, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

My RfA

I'm gonna give it a little more time. I'm just concerned about my rollback permission. Too valuable a tool.:(Xp54321 (Vandals Beware!!!,Contribs) 01:49, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

Also why am I considered a noobie I'm not exactly new. I didn't put in an RfA 2 min after creating an account.Xp54321 (Vandals Beware!!!,Contribs) 01:51, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

Thank you. Great, one RfA and all I get is rollback taken away. Thank you for remaining civil. Now I know how User:RyRy5 felt like. Still he said he went on and so will I.Xp54321 (Vandals Beware!!!,Contribs) 02:14, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

Very well. So it is. Any further advise? I have an editor review going on.

Just go to my userpage. Link on top.Xp54321 (Vandals Beware!!!,Contribs) 02:20, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

Hey!

Just wanted to throw a thumbs-up in your direction. Great work at AIV and abroad, thanks for helpin' us out! :) Cheers, Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP! :)} 05:15, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

No problem. Let me know if I can be of further assistance. Enigma ^message 05:16, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

Award Center Newsletter

Issue 3 • May 23, 2008

New sponsored challenges New challenges include: The Transhumanist's Wishlist: Portals Expand the List of transactions involving the Dallas Mavericks The Reference Challenge AFD,etc. Copy Editing Expand/Cleanup/Sourcing on Waco Jesus News Late again! I'm switching the newsletter to be a monthly format, as I seem to remember this once a month. Thanks again Enigmaman for participating in the previous Award Center Collaboration of the Fortnight. Please note that if you wish to be given credit for work completed, you must sign up for the collaboration first. This week's collaboration is Brian Stewart. The following collaboration will be Human Genetic Engineering.

Useful Links In case you ever get lost: Award Center AWC Collaboration of the Fortnight Collaboration of the Fortnight Brian Stewart More Links Archives Random Challenge About the Newsletter

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Barnstar

		The Original Barnstar
		For your awesome work with ACCOTF-article Luc Besson, I, Sharkface217, hereby award you this barnstar. I thank you for your service to the Project and look forward to your future work. --SharkfaceT/C 18:26, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

Neutral

No, it's my way of showing that I'm interested, and planning on making a decision, based on the answers to the questions together with my investigation and personal analysis of Evula's history; no more, no less. Sorry about any unintended obfuscation; is there anything else I can clarify? -- Avi (talk) 06:54, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

Email

Returned - I will keep my eye out for your return. --VS ^talk 07:12, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

Replied. Enigma ^message 16:14, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

Cheers - have replied again also.--VS ^talk 21:41, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

And now done.--VS ^talk 22:02, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

Thank you! :) Enigma ^message 22:33, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

NYC Meetup

Hiya! Wondered if your offer was still open to head to the meet-up together. I can meet you at the station at 116th if there's an easy meeting space. Let me know :) Thanks! _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 15:09, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

Replied via e-mail. Enigma ^message 16:14, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

Your RfA

I noticed you were going to self nom yourself. Is it OK if I nominate you? - DiligentTerrier (and friends) 21:41, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

Oops...I misread the page - it looks like Scarian is nominating you. I'd be happy to co-nom, but of course, you won't hurt my feelings if you don't want me to.  :) - DiligentTerrier (and friends) 21:43, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

I have three people nominating and that's usually considered to be the maximum. Thanks for the offer, though! Enigma ^message 21:46, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

I've been waiting for this. Good luck :) SynergeticMaggot (talk) 14:02, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks! Enigma ^message 14:08, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

Hey, just wanted to drop by to let you know I left a few questions for ya on your RfA. Good luck, Tiptoety ^talk 14:14, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

So, what, like 40 or so editors tried to nominate you right? Glad to see your finally movin' on it. Wishing you the best - Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 14:14, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

To Tip: Gotcha. Answering now. To Keeper: Nah, only about 15. :P Enigma ^message 14:18, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

WP:AFC

Hi, just to say don't forget to close the template with {{subst:Afc b}} when closing those AFC entries. Otherwise all the submission underneath will get eaten up. :D KTC (talk) 14:06, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

Yep. Sorry about that. I ended up removing my acceptance anyway, because I at first missed the fact that it was a somewhat controversial cross-namespace redirect. :) Enigma ^message 14:08, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

Your RfA

I've left another question there. Sorry to be a pain. Rudget (Help?) 15:04, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

Looking now. Enigma ^message 15:09, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

:D Great answer to Q#8 by the way! Tiptoety ^talk 18:51, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

I didn't really want to go into it, but I guess I should be glad I did. By the way, with Q 4, I didn't mean to imply I would never block if more than 2 editors were edit warring. Whenever there's edit-warring going on, it's an administrator's responsibility to investigate and see whether block(s) are appropriate. I just meant that I think more than two edit-warring is a sign of it being more of a widespread problem, which would merit full protection of at least a few hours to force the involved editors to discuss the issue. Enigma ^message 19:04, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

Hey Enigma. I don't mean to beat a dead horse with this issue, but I was wondering if you would mind commenting on Irpen's oppose... My support criteria certainly doesn't require having a perfect track record, but there are some concerning diffs in there among the non-worrying ones. I already !supported, but would feel better if you could put my mind at ease here. Thanks man - Tan | 39 20:19, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

I don't know if there's much I can say at the RfA. I strongly disagree with irpen's assessment, but I think replying to that oppose will be a net negative. Enigma ^message 20:36, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

Your RfA

I see your RfA is doing pretty good. It's about time. ;) Well, before I !vote (which is very likely to be a support), I just wanted to read your answers first. It wouldn't be fair if I just supported you without reading your comments and answers. --RyRy5 (talk) 00:02, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

It's always good to do your homework before commenting on an RfA. :) Enigma ^message 01:10, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

I added a brief comment of my support. Good luck! :) --RyRy5 (talk) 01:15, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

Whatever happens...

promise me that you won't get too discouraged because of the HELLHOLE that is RfA. I'm stll confident that you'll pass, and I'm still confident that regardless of the outcome of the Rfa that you'll take the ciriticisms/advice in stride. Rfa is never a good reason to leave Wikipedia. If you're RfA fails, do you promise that you'll stick around? Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 01:03, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

Absolutely I'll stick around. Believe me, I know the abuse the RfA process involves. I knew it going in, although it has been even more wearing than I anticipated. After a few hours, I was ready for it to be over. I do my best to adopt Malleus's attitude regarding RfAs. I admired what he said about his position with regards to his RfA. Forgive me if I take a wikibreak, though, when this is over. :) I'm not very optimistic right now, but successful or not, it doesn't change why I'm on Wikipedia. Enigma ^message 01:09, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

Excellenet response. I've been watching your RfA, and obviously based on our interactions, I'm a supporter of yours. But some editors seem to thrive on the challenge of "finding" something to opppose. Dont' take it personally. You're a great editor, and an asset to Wikipedia. Some people just like opposing RfA candidats, period. I'm 90% sure that your Rfa will pass, but if it doesn't because of some silly pile-on, I'm glad to hear that you'll keep on keepin' on. Cheers friend, Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 01:14, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

Didn't you tell Malleus his wouldn't be snowed under or whatever? I kid, I kid. I would say I'm 90% sure the other way, but who knows. Dire predictions serve no purpose in this case. Enigma ^message 01:16, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

Yeah, I told Malleus that, and believed it. Truth be told though, he's better off without the stigma of "administator". You may be as well. Although, personally, I belive you both deserve the extra tools, if for no other reason than because I have them, and you (and he) have done much more for the betterment of the encyclopdia than I ever will. Whatever happens, happens though, right? .. ......Cheers, Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 01:26, 29 May 2008 (UTC)