User talk:Youngamerican

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Archive 1: Everything until around 01:15, 2 February 2006
Archive 2: From 01:16, 2 February 2006 to 20:16, 22 March 2006
Archive 3: From 20:17, 22 March 2006 to 19:14, 25 May 2006
Archive 4: From 19:15, 25 May 2006 to 16:42, 30 June 2006
Archive 5: From 16:43, 30 June 2006 to 16:27, 25 August 2006
Archive 6: From 16:28, 25 August 2006 to 21:21, 3 November 2006
Archive 7: From 21:22, 3 November 2006 to 03:06, 15 January 2007
Archive 8: From 03:07, 15 January 2007 to 01:06, 30 March 2007

Robert Byrd

Thanks and Cymru am byth —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Hughey (talk • contribs) 20:13, 30 March 2007 (UTC).[reply]

Category:American Christians

Category:American Christians is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedia's Categories for discussion policies. You may want to participate. --Orange Mike 00:35, 31 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Robert Byrd

Thank you for your quick reply and even speedier action regarding the Robert Byrd article. I'll admit that I was apprehensive in adding the Supreme Court nominee confirmation fact. It's not a proud distinction by any means but I considered that many would agree that since both nominees were confirmed it would be of interest. I added it in Trivia to encourage others to extend on the issue with citations discussing his positions on both nominations. Once again thank you.Light Bulb 05:51, 3 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hello. Thanks for your message, but not so much for deleting the page. Again, thanks for the information on the requirements though. In the future I will list references to the local media coverage and downplay the law firm. It is not meant as an advertisment of or for the firm and by providing links to the expansive local media coverage I believe that both issues you mentioned for inclusion will be resolved. Thanks again for the input and information. --Scfarrell 13:40, 3 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Films Set in Vermont

Thanks for straightening out Category:Films Set in Vermont. A lot more user-friendly now for readers and researchers.Student7 15:25, 4 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I feel sorry for this man...Jack Whittaker

Money truly is the root of all evil and this mans life should be a prime example. The only gift that is really worth giving to anyone here on earth is the gift of eternal life through Christ Jesus. "For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God." 1John 5:4-5 Hopefully this experience will open Jack Whittakers eyes to see that money doesn't control people that have eternal life. It only controls people who satan have trapped in his lies. I pray that Jack Whittaker breaks free of all this bondage occurring in his life and is able to shake the strong holds of satan. It seems like he started doing the right thing. That is truly an awful lot of money to deal with and it is awfully sad. I will pray for this man and his family as well. I pray that his family sees the good this man tried to do and how satan was able to get an edge on it all! A Friend In Christ —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 72.187.37.172 (talk) 03:12, 7 April 2007 (UTC).[reply]

That, my friend, is why I don't buy lottery tickets. However, just blaming el diablo lets too many people off the hook. I blame all of the shitheads that felt they were intitled to some of the action, too. youngamerican (ahoy hoy) 13:57, 9 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Template:Aegean Sea

Thanks! --Kimon^talk 13:53, 9 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Father Byrd

Perhaps you know this, but I submitted the following comments on someone else's talk page and obviously, it's not getting fixed. Please investigate the following comments: ""In the second sentence of the first paragraph, the article states that "His father had also been a Klan member[2]." First, the external link is expired (MSNBC) and "father" needs to be clarified as to bio/adopted father.WikiTorch 17:00, 27 March 2007 (UTC)""[reply]

Thanks -WikiTorch

Wildness

An editor has asked for a deletion review of Wildness. Since you closed the deletion discussion for this article or speedy-deleted it, you might want to participate in the deletion review. Orgone 00:16, 11 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

E-mail

Check your e-mail. :-) Grand master ka 07:11, 17 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Got it. Thanks. I'll let you know if it turns into something. :-) Grand master ka 22:17, 17 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

So, I'm sitting in North Carolina right now on that tour, and it doesn't look like we'll be able to go up to West Virginia this tour (We have a few holes in the schedule which we're filling in, but West Virginia is a little out of the way the way we've planned it out.) But, we're planning something through southern states this fall, maybe we'll be able to come up through West Virginia then. Grand master ka 00:27, 4 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

You helped choose Ludwig van Beethoven as this week's WP:ACID winner

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

— Pious7_Talk^Contribs 10:24, 18 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The burns just get deeper

Although he is using gender-neutral insults now, finally. As for watchlisting pages - I'm your garden variety vandalblocking, speedy-deletin' admin. Just keep an eye on poop. – Riana _ऋ 18:01, 29 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Cranberry River

Yeah, I assumed it was correct. Maybe I was too hasty... All I saw was "advice on where to fish, and it reads like original research" so I pounced. I won't argue if you want to put it back (or something like it) -- I'm not a fisherman, so it won't hurt me to look away from that section :) Also, good work on the pictures for the Kenova article! --Malepheasant 03:10, 6 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Ha, yeah, my hunch was that that was the case, but sometimes it's hard to tell, so there you have it. :) --Malepheasant 04:47, 6 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Health and Wellness Center (Marshall University)

The Health and Wellness Center (Marshall University) article will be updated soon to reflect construction that will begin soon, and other updates. It came with additional renderings, but I won't add those to the article. However, would a link to the renderings and floor plans work just as well? Seicer (talk) (contribs) 19:39, 15 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Wild Leeks

This was actually my first post in wikipedia, if you find anything I can improove with my formatting or anything just let me know! --Big Dan 19:16, 18 May 2007 (UTC)

Kids in Indiana

I'm glad to provide community service :) For gerbils, of course. – Riana ⁂ 03:25, 23 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Virginia Newsletter - May 2007

The May 2007 issue of the Virginia WikiProject newsletter has been published. You may read the newsletter, change the format in which future issues will be delivered to you, or unsubscribe from this notification by following the link. Thank you.--Kubigula (talk) 02:57, 30 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Pullman Square

Pullman Square has been nominated as a good article nominee. If you wish, you can review the article and make an input; your help may push it to A status! Cheers, Seicer (talk) (contribs) 02:25, 31 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for all your editing help! It's been greatly appreciated; it seems like this has a good chance of being a good article. Seicer (talk) (contribs) 01:09, 2 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I've also nominated Health and Wellness Center (Marshall University). I did major cleanups and additions today, and finished some other work. Seicer (talk) (contribs) 05:17, 2 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Rite Aid image

Is it okay if I use your Rite Aid in Viriginia picture on an Uncyclopedia article as long as I give you proper credit? Ten Pound Hammer • ^{(((Broken clamshells • Otter chirps)))} 00:25, 6 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Okay, here's the link. Ten Pound Hammer • ^{(((Broken clamshells • Otter chirps)))} 18:00, 6 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hot dog Trivia

Not a problem, I try to remove trivia sections as I see them, some are harder to do than others.--Christopher Tanner, CCC 22:18, 9 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

What is an NN site?

I am curious to know what that means.

-- Bigmatt19 17:06, 11 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Roads

It merely got misplaced :) thanks! >Radiant< 09:47, 12 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Virginia Park Photo

Thanks for the message. I just happened to be in the area one day and decided to stop by and take some photos. I never knew that park existed till the day I took that photo. Embarrassing since I am an : Ashland native :P. I'll try to find out the date that I took it and add it to the photo. Campaigner444 01:13, 13 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Cincinnati chili

Yes, many thanks, I saw yesterday and I said ... uau very good article!!, very good!! And .... so on --Tamorlan 18:36, 18 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Citation Needed

I placed the citation needed on the Huntington mayor information because it isn't common knowledge. I have found/discovered in my short time on wiki that any material that is not absolute should be cited, and for the Huntington article to receive more credibility, it definitely needs more outside sources to back up the claims, the statements, and the history. Vbofficial 23:19, 23 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the response. Actually, I was just going through the article doing other grammar editing, etc. I noticed it and tagged it since, at the time, I did not have the time to find a source. I am doing this in between other "jobs" and committments. The Huntington article is definitely not my main focus but I thought I would lend a hand to add another point of view. Vbofficial 23:28, 23 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Newcomer Award

Thanks! Vbofficial 23:36, 23 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Reply

I agree, that is a good compromise for the time being. I've been trying my best to keep the pages professional but it hasn't been easy, especially last night when the Benoit article was literally being edited at a rate of 2 edits per minute. -- Scorpion⁰⁴²² 15:33, 26 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I just discovered this page and I was wondering if you could take care of it. Thanks, Scorpion⁰⁴²² 15:39, 26 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Another one: 2007 benoit family tragedy. I think my talk page message may be responsible as it's under the exact same title that I posted there. -- Scorpion⁰⁴²² 15:48, 26 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. -- Scorpion⁰⁴²² 15:52, 26 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Cleveland Browns 2007

I'm excited about the season too. I hope that they win and they have a better team out there than last year. Now we got our New offensive line people and perhaps a new quarterback. I'm still hurting from the NBA finals.The Cleveland Browns are awesome! 17:55, 26 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Blair

Not too sure about the hundreds thing, sorry. Abc30 17:32, 27 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

No probs mate, you too. Thanks Abc30 00:08, 28 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Spencer Elden

this one? :) -- Y not? 19:41, 27 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Taint

I don't understand. The word "taint" does, in fact, refer to this region of the body. Regardless of its usage, the article cleary discusses what the word refers to, making a graphic representation entirely appropriate. Why would this article be any different? --David Shankbone 14:02, 28 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I think I see your point. I have a lot of body illustrations I undertook with a friend of mine that I have yet to upload, except the taint and Underarm and Underarm hair. Hopefully there won't be too much opposition. --David Shankbone 19:11, 28 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Great, thanks a lot. I have about 100 photos, covering every inch of his body (he's a well-known personal trainer here in New York), and I think they are some good body studies. I won't be able to seriously work on them until this weekend. I'll keep you posted on where I try to put them. The perenium article, just by the looks of things, will reject the addition. I haven't attempted yet, but I can only imagine the editors of that page are of the opinion there's no need for another gooch shot. --David Shankbone 19:26, 28 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Cool, thanks, appreciate it. The only reason I could see for it being reverted is the other one has numbers that correspond to the parts, but I agree about the shaving (blech). For that article, I actually have one with my friend more spread where I can reproduce the numbered shot, and add the graphic illustrations so that it doesn't look like a 10 year old boy's gooch. I think the perenium shot needs to go just because it's creepy. --David Shankbone 19:36, 28 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Gary Glitter! LOL! --David Shankbone 19:51, 28 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

One thing I've noticed is that guys who shave themselves are the ones who tend to take photographs of themselves and put them on Wikipedia. I wonder why that is. Here's the galllery I began for the body part project: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:DavidShankBone/BodyParts. I'm hoping to get a woman willing to do this as well. --David Shankbone 13:01, 29 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

J. D.'s

Conventions The naming conventions are to do as I've been doing. The only instance where I've reverted back was where someone wrote me an e-mail saying that his stage name was, in fact, "J.J." not "J. J." Unless I know that the name is supposed to be "X.Y." (which is almost never the case), I assume that it is to be "X. Y." as per the naming conventions. -Justin (koavf)·T·C·M 18:50, 3 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

No problem While my last post to you was a little curt, I appreciate it. And I have absolutely no problem with someone reverting me if I'm mistaken (as in the case above, which I actually changed myself), but since the overwhelming majority fit the rule, I'm not too terribly worried. Again, much thanks. -Justin (koavf)·T·C·M 18:53, 3 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

A.J. and O.J. Good to know. Wiki on, brother! -Justin (koavf)·T·C·M 19:02, 3 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

"Best left to webmasters"

Perhaps you can explain something for me that I don't understand. There have been several reverts on pages I have been watching (usually media - example WSAZ) with the comment "best left to webmasters". Is that supposed to mean that only company webmasters can add lists to their respective Wikipeida page? Perhaps it is excessive strictness where I work but if the webmaster at my company (which does have a page on Wikipedia) were caught adding information to the companies Wikipedia page (or any "non-official" source, for that matter) they would face disciplinary action. In fact, the rule is so strictly enforced that I do not touch my companies page. If that is the policy, it could lead to information not making it to Wikipedia at all. Thanks in advance for the clarification. Dblevins2 18:01, 9 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I see where you are coming from now and what you are saying makes sense. I also agree about the trend recently in Wikipedia to do away with lists. Thanks again for clarifying that for me. Dblevins2 18:17, 9 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The mighty Twelvepole

Far from the finest photo I've ever taken, so please replace or add another if you know of a better spot. I walked for a spell outside the Ceredo floodwall, but found myself too delicate to wade into the brush to get down to the creek -- maybe it'd be possible in winter? Anyway, at least it lacks the shocking colors of Symmes Creek :)

I had hoped to visit the great city of Wayne during my recent WV visit, but ran out of time (I ended up driving through Hamlin instead). Any chance of you getting down there for photos? --Malepheasant 04:47, 17 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Architetcture in "Africa"

The article is a sham. I noticed a pattern on wikipedia. It seems sub-saharan Africans are on a mission to approriate North African civilization, culture and even identity. Almost all articles pertaining to the region are POV, inaccurate and novel interpretations of history and reality. If you read French wikipedia (as the region is mostly francophone) or any authoritative text, no such enmeshing occurs. It is absurd for an article not to differentiate between North African arch. & sub-saharan african arch., esp. considering the fact that Sub-saharan Africa has not contributed much to architecture, which might explain the pillaging of the southern Mediterranean's culture and achievements. You should have pursued the matter further. As a result of the passivity with which these gross errors are permitted, almost all articles blur the lines and have replaced truth and facts with wishful thinking, make belief and utter nonsense. The article on sub-saharan africa in particular even claims that the Sahara is an imaginary barrier, a nonsensical "idea" that is substantiated on "wikipedia" by a most questionable source. What a sad world we live in. Simonjk 04:52, 17 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/MJCdetroit 2

MJCdetroit has asked me to inform you (and a few other users) that he is about to undergo the RFA process for the second time. Since he says you have offered to nominate him in the past, I am informing you before the RFA goes live. Shalom ^Hello 02:53, 20 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Good grief

[1] Notable? That's just insane. Seicer (talk) (contribs) 04:15, 21 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Name change Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, Metro

Actually I never created it, someone else did. I did however link almost all the articles representing the metro area to the category. I do think the name should be changed. The Punk 05:36, 21 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, no problem. If I see anymore articles that repreent the Tri-State, I will add the new category name to it. I think I'm going to create a category that links to the Charleston metro area, since I did create the article for that page. The Punk 22:35, 22 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Re: Admin in the future.

Sounds good. I'll check it out. As far as edit summaries go, I'll readily admit I can get lazy with those, especially when it comes to reverting vandalism. Pats1 19:08, 3 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

New Article Improvment page for WP:VIRGINIA

Seeing as our old Collaborations page at WP:VIRGINIA had no activity in the past year it was decided to replace it with a new Article Improvement/Request Help page that would allow members to list articles in need of attention. Its also a place to request help for an article taht you are working on to see if any other members would like to volunteer and help out. Thanks. T Rex | talk 01:14, 4 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

American Enterprise Institute

Am I correct in thinking that this anon edit is problematic under WP:WEIGHT and WP:NOR? (For one thing the YouTube link (which violates WP:EL, is to a C-SPAN video, not an AEI video.) THF 23:33, 13 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Jack Whittaker

Not sure why you would immediately remove a link to a good news story in the Jack Whittaker article. In case you don't know, Lottery Post has a ton of articles on the guy, and is very useful for someone researching Jack Whittaker. It's not spam.

Orphaned non-free media (Image:Idit Harel Caperton.jpg)

Thanks for uploading Image:Idit Harel Caperton.jpg. The media description page currently specifies that it is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, it is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the media was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that media for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).

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I know, I removed it and tagged it as rfu. Gotta love bots, :P youngamerican (wtf?) 01:52, 21 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I went ahead and deleted it. youngamerican (wtf?) 01:53, 21 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Cincinnati chili

Thanks for the barnstar! Much appreciated. (Mind meal 05:26, 23 August 2007 (UTC))[reply]

I've added a third reference to Pleasant Ridge Chili, this another article in the Cincinnati Enquirer recommending sources of late night places to eat, including a quote from the reporter on their opinion as to the quality. Also added minor info on how it is a cultural gathering spot. If you have a chance, btw, go there next time you are in town. You'll see why its included. (Mind meal 02:45, 24 August 2007 (UTC))[reply]

Re:Dixie Chili and Deli: I'll try to "spice" it up. Thanks for the compliments, btw. (Mind meal 02:52, 25 August 2007 (UTC))[reply]

re: user warnings

Thanks for the advice. Vandalism is a major problem sometimes, and although I've only been doing this a short time (2 days) I'm here to do my part to better Wikipedia for those it's meant to serve. I'm using Vandal Fighter to monitor changes, but I'd love to hear any suggestions or tips that you have. mjwilson (^Talk/_Contrib) 18:42, 29 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Re: RfA

Actually, not quite yet. I have a few issues I need to clear up (with some editors) that wouldn't look good at all at RfA, and I'll be busy for the next few weeks. So please check back in later in the month. Thanks. Pats1 23:38, 2 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Deletion review for Pleasant Ridge Chili

I asked for a deletion review of Pleasant Ridge Chili. Since you voted in it and are an administrator, I thought you may like to be informed about it. (Mind meal 04:14, 5 September 2007 (UTC))[reply]

What a bunch of crap. Cincinnati Enquirer, City Beat, CiN Weekly, NKU...right, not enough there. Delete, keep, delete...damn man. I'm not working on it period after this absolute disdain for guidelines. Yet another case of editors making up rules, and not following them. (Mind meal 01:24, 6 September 2007 (UTC))[reply]

Any sources that come along in the future will always be of the local variety, because it is a small place and on the grand scale of things the place isn't all that important. But six references, local or not, meets all the Wikipedia:Notability guidelines. I feel robbed, because I played by the book. The "solid argument" the closer made, imo, is anything but solid or by the book. It is riddled with bias toward small business and local sourcing, as they have stated many restaurants could find sources in local newspapers. Why is that a problem? In other words, an article that establishes notability per our guidelines should not be kept when they are a small company with local coverage. That isn't anything our guidelines or policy state, and it is not in the spirit of this place. We thrive on reliable sources. It doesn't say, "reliable sources 100 miles or more away from the subject area." It seems to me that there is no solidity in an argument that is not even BASED on our own guidelines. As an administrator, I would never say I know better than reliable sources whether something deserved press. The way I read our notability guidelines makes it pretty clear to me that proper sourcing is what establishes notability. The very article on notability governing us states that it isn't fame or importance, only worthy of note. But all this talk of "awards don't establish notability", or "that fact doesn't establish notability", is absolutely missing the thrust of the guideline. It isn't about the facts presented or how many awards they get, but about whether the subject was mentioned in reliable sources unaffiliated with the subject matter. Several third parties feel Pleasant Ridge Chili is worthy of note, so what is this argument stating they aren't good enough based upon? Air, its based on hot air. It is not based on our policies or guidelines. By the way, I am honored that you would consider me good material for such a position as administrator. I do tend to speak my mind when I feel an injustice occurs, however. I thought once all those references and new materials were added that there was NO argument against inclusion that could pass a sniff test. And the arguments do not! But the votes to keep the article deleted continue onward. I'd like very much to be an administrator, but as one I would follow policy and guidelines; not imaginary criteria I make up. Thats just how I feel about it. (Mind meal 02:00, 6 September 2007 (UTC))[reply]