User talk:Arcayne

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Profile

I love the new profile, it's pretty nice. Now I'm jealous.  BIGNOLE  (Contact me) 17:14, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

P.S. - All "liquor" believed owed, but in actuality none at all because I don't keep score, should be turned to Dr.Pepper, as I can't stand alcohol. lol.  BIGNOLE  (Contact me) 17:15, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

Wow, Buch's profile is insane. It should be a FA user page. Unadulterated cocain? I can see, you being a writer and all. Then again, I think opium was the fav. of most writers.  BIGNOLE  (Contact me) 17:44, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

This is true, but remember, most of the famous ones didn't get that way till after their death.  BIGNOLE  (Contact me) 18:10, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

That's always good. Just beware of rabid animals, check for diabetes, and make sure you don't develop alcoholism.  BIGNOLE  (Contact me) 18:16, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

I can see that, Poe being an editor. Coming back time and time again, violating Wiki rules and editing his own page. Probably adding things to the articles on adaptations of his stories :"my book was better".  BIGNOLE  (Contact me) 00:37, 19 March 2007 (UTC) Finally saw 300, just got back matter of fact. It was pretty good; kind of like watching a documentary on the history channel, minus the authenticity part. I did see where Persians had their issues, but I saw things in the beginning that Greeks could hold offense to, but no one seems to be saying too much about them (though for NPOV it would be good to have something in those sections).  BIGNOLE  (Contact me) 04:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

The infanticide is probably one the clearest. What culture wants to be reminded, or accussed of tossing babies off a cliff in search of that "perfect" one? Plus, Leonidas kills the messenger because he doesn't care of his choice of words, but was just finished preaching to his son about respect. That's rather barbaric, don't like the news so kill the messenger. I probably would have done the same, but still, not the image of civility and posh that Iranians are claiming wasn't giving to their people in the film. Also, all that outcry about blacks and bad, but did you notice that the "guards" that accompanied the first messenger were white? The hunchback traitor, Ephialtes, was technically white also. Both Ephialtes, and Theron, were bought out, what does that say about the "whites"? Maybe that they were easily swayed by money, they have no integrity? Who knows, but no one seems to be bringing these points up to keep a NPOV.  BIGNOLE  (Contact me) 13:01, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, I'll have to read through the "outcry" sections, but I can be almost certain, based on the discussions beforehand, that there is nothing in there from the Greek community. Even if there is only 1 source of angst against the film, from the Greeks, to be NPOV it should be there. Also, I'm sure there is probably some Greek interpretations of the depictions of Persians which would be nice. But again, I haven't read it yet. Since I've finally seen the film, I can go through the whole page and bring any concerns to light on the talk page.  BIGNOLE  (Contact me) 14:53, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

That's a badass snyopsis. I don't see why anyone would object to that one.  BIGNOLE  (Contact me) 16:28, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Something tells me we have a new MOS for WikiProject Films.  BIGNOLE  (Contact me) 16:39, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Don't have one. It's one thing to embellish, but it's another to try and convince people of faux credentials in some lame excuse to win arguments. From what I've read, he tried to flash his "cred" during arguments to get people to stop. I don't care if he's right or wrong in those instances, it's just uncouth. I've been around people that, when confronted with opposition, can only throw the "well I'm a ......" to try and win the argument. Other than that, I wouldn't care if he got to keep his job, or if he was still an editor. Even hearing some of the bad things, I also heard he was a good editor and administrator. I think I may have come in contact with him once, but it may have been more in passing.  BIGNOLE  (Contact me) 22:31, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Well, not every pensil. ;)  BIGNOLE  (Contact me) 22:36, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Well true, Mister 'pensil' lol Arcayne 22:38, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Guide me!

Dear sir, I didn't know why my addition didn,t updated in 300 movie External links. So I tried many times and I didn't mean Vandalism as you said. It was just trial. I think adding a link wasn't damaging the hard work of others, is it? so anyway I'll stop this way of editing. But I just wanna know, how will be my edition accepted? I though I did as its written in tutorial, maybe I was wrong! So as a friend you'd better guide me, cuz I'm ready mixed up!--Lord kavi 18:20, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

Lord Kavi, tell me what difficulty you are running into, and if I don't know the answer, I promise I will try to find someone who does.:) Arcayne 18:23, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

I dont know how should a external link be, for its acceptance, or How should a website be to proper a Wiki link?--Lord kavi 20:36, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

First of all, don't be frustrated by this, I learned how to do that only 2 or 3 months ago, so the learning curve is easy. Here's a way to do it:

1. First, open another browser page (keeping this one open in the bacground) and go to your Wikipedia talk page. Click the tab at the top where it says "Edit this page".
2. Now, go back to the page where these instructions are, and highlight the address bar (where it says http..., etc). Copy that link.
3. Afterwards. click on your Talk Page (below the rest of the text already there, like you were going to type something new), and type: "This is where I learned how to link externally".
4. Hit the return key, taking you to a new line and PASTE the copied link from my page. You should now have a full, prety long web-address there.
5. Highlight the whole link (make sure you get it all, from first letter to last), and then move your cursor over the tool button icons at the top of the editing window. These are your most commonly used tools in Wikipedia (after your brain, of course). if you move your cursor over them slowly, their names will pop up.
6. With the written link still highlighted, click the tool button that has the earth in it (external link). This will put two brackets '[' on either side of the highlighted link.

You have just made an external link, or hyperlink! When you click it, you will note that it automatically takes you to this page.

• Sometimes, you might want to make a word the external link to a page, like here. All I have done there, if you look at the link through the "edit this page" window, all I've done is enter the link, put a space and then the word (or number or multiple words) I wish to associate with the link.
• Note that internal links are different in that they point to pages within Wikipedia, like WP:IMAGE, or WP:BOOT. By going to the latter of those two links you can learn more about getting all fancy with your links.

I hope that helps. :) -Arcayne 20:59, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

Thanks dude, it was useful, however I knew it to some extent! Thanks!--Lord kavi 21:18, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

Xerxes

Absolutely -- that particular string of footnotes isn't mine. If I'm remembering correctly it was added today by NikoSilver, and presumably because of the previous controversy regarding the fictional Xerxes's sexuality. But that seems to have died down, so one or two ought to suffice! --Javits2000 18:48, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

No problem, have done.--Javits2000 19:04, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

Shya - that seemed to be all about WP:POINT...Arcayne 19:07, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

Note

I noticed something. While you probably have realized this since you posted on Mardavich's page, MEMRI is not the Iranian government. The IRINN is an Iranian state channel. The Behnam 18:55, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

This I knew. I will head on over to Mardavich's page and correct my error. Arcayne 18:57, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

300 (film)

Hello, I actually didn't protect the article; I just changed the notice to make it less visible. CanadianCaesar Et tu, Brute? 23:07, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

User page

Hey, have just seen your new user page; nice look. Seems to have a few issues with HTML, though, including the extra closing "gallery" tag (mid right) and the userbox alignment. HTML is such a bitch. María: (habla conmigo) 13:25, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

I'll see if I can fix what I stated above; I'm efficient in HTML, but too lazy to use it most of the time, heh. And here's a helpful tutorial on learning HTML color codes [1]. Most of it is just sheer memorization. María: (habla conmigo) 13:35, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Okay, I've fixed the code for the userboxes and the signpost; HTML and Wiki don't mix well, which was the problem with getting things aligned. I just used the Help:Table page for a quick help. Also left a note for you in the code in case you want to add more userboxes. I've being doing HTML off and on for ten years now, but it is fun once you get the hang of it. Kind of like learning a different language; use it or you lose it. María: (habla conmigo) 14:07, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

300 again

Hullo -- now that we're getting down to the fine points, a quick query: you've added in "plot" the phrase "(whose bloodline would continue absent them)" to describe selection of the 300. I think I understand, but it's a bit confusing -- would "who already have children" be better? Best, --Javits2000 15:15, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Dimitris is just informal or a nickname for Dimitrios (or Demetrios). The other edit I made was a matter of NPOV. It is almost implied that the makers of the film and the comic had intentionally wanted to be racist against the Persians, which is not at all the case. Miskin 22:39, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Nah, I'm quite on a wikibreak and I don't want to be dragged in. But thanks for being cooperative and civilised, both rare qualities nowadays. Miskin 22:53, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Braveheart

Sure, no problem -- I'll probably want to watch it again, so it may take me a bit of time to get around to it. But as you may have noticed I claim Scotch Scots heritage, so it'll be more a pleasure than a chore. --Javits2000 23:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Man, next you'll be telling me "kraut" is just a cabbage! --Javits2000 08:43, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

300 & the 300 info

No, problem. I totally understand. I am not very experienced with this yet; I tried to read the archives and actually left a comment after you. Thanks for the encouragements. --siavash 04:51, 21 March 2007 (UTC)