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Re:Question pertaining to WP:WikiCup

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There are currently 8 pools; the top two of each pool will progress to the next round, and then the 16 highest scorers of all of the remaining participants will also go through to the next round as the "fastest losers". The phrase is borrowed (I think) from motor racing. Does this clarify? J Milburn (talk) 10:06, 16 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Yes it does! Thanks – that was actually what I thought; just did not understand why "fastest loser". Cheers, ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble10:10, 16 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK nomination of Enid Bosworth Lorimer

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Hello! Your submission of Enid Bosworth Lorimer at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Chamal TC 14:03, 16 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Please see new note on DYK talk page. Yoninah (talk) 23:35, 26 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Janala

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Hi, your query was answered at Template:Did you know nominations/Janala --Tito Dutta (contact) 20:23, 16 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Nomination of Pope Emeritus (rapper) for deletion

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DYK for George Kwok Bew

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The DYK project (nominate) 08:02, 17 March 2013 (UTC)

Furious Pete

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OMG!!!Dr. ☠ Blofeld 12:36, 17 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

IKR. Hats off to this muscle man. Hard work maintaining that figure while eating so much. Cool. :P ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble12:44, 17 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Clearly insane!!Dr. ☠ Blofeld 12:40, 17 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Seen that one... Horrible inside, I guess. ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble12:44, 17 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Painful... Just painful Ever heard of this sour, sour, sour and sour candy called Warheads? Pete's not human! ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble12:44, 17 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Bad ass, bet he's pretty intimidating in person, like a Heath Ledger on roids. There you have it kids, don't be anorexic, become a competitive eater instead, doctor recommended.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 13:08, 17 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

You might want to add him to List of competitive eaters.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 13:13, 17 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Okay, will do. ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble13:30, 17 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, Singaporean Bonkers. We have recognized your contribution to some of the Mahabalipuram articles and will give you credit in the attribution while posting them on DYK. --Nvvchar. 12:58, 18 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Okay, thanks. – "Singaporean Bonkers" a.k.a ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble13:00, 18 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Now that Mhabalipuram temple artciles are nominated, will you pl help to do some QPQs and a few spell checks. Thanks.--Nvvchar. 16:14, 21 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]
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Hello Bonkers, I will be celebrating my birthday on 19 March. So, I would like to give you a treat. If you decide to "eat" the cookie, please reply by placing {{subst:munch}} on my talk page. I hope this cookie has made your day better. Cheers! Arctic Kangaroo 16:18, 17 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Talkback

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Talkback

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Talkback

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Hello, Bonkers The Clown. You have new messages at Arctic Kangaroo's talk page.
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Arctic Kangaroo 13:33, 18 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Bonkers, I've removed the conversation referred to in this talkback as it reveals too much personally identifiable information about yourself and Arctic Kangaroo. I've done this per policy and for your own protection and safety on-line as you are a self-declared minor. I'm really sorry about that and I know it's annoying, but it's for the best. Please don't re-add it. For some useful information on privacy and safety, take a look at Wikipedia:Guidance for younger editors. Thanks, and sorry for messing about with your conversation. WormTT(talk) 15:42, 18 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for William Arnott (biscuit manufacturer)

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Harrias talk 16:03, 18 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Talkback message from Tito Dutta

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Hello, Bonkers The Clown. You have new messages at Template:Did you know nominations/Bhakta Vidur.
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Happy Birthday

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Hey Bonkers, a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you! I wish you all the best in your studies, enjoy your time at RI. ;) Arctic Kangaroo 16:36, 19 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks a lot :) ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble01:13, 21 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

25 DYK Creation and Expansion Medal

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The 25 DYK Creation and Expansion Medal
Thanks for your tireless contribution! You deserve a barnstar for creating/expanding 25 articles which have been featured in Wikipedia's main page's Did you know section! -- Tito Dutta (contact) 23:01, 19 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Isokichi Komine

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Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 20 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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Patexia page

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Hi Bonkers,

I'm working on getting the Patexia page up to par. Do you have any guidance on how I might rewrite it to meet quality standards?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_talk:Articles_for_creation/Patexia

Cheers — Preceding unsigned comment added by Patexia (talkcontribs) 20:35, 20 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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DYK for Furious Pete

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Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:03, 21 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Talkback

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Arctic Kangaroo 11:07, 21 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

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The Barnstar of Good Humor
Hey Bonkers, I like the silly biography on your userpage, especially the part about "Kim Jong Un lookalikes horsing around". However...I'm afraid that it would be better without mentioning it's fictional, 'cos it's obviously fake. Arctic Kangaroo 11:12, 21 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

LOL. Feel free to add to Akokan (album) and DYK nom.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 15:47, 21 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

The BBC text is CC, so it isn't technically violating copyright, noticed your "paraphrasing" edit summary that's all. Go ahead and nom it.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 13:42, 22 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, I realised that after saving. But, always good to write in your own words, aye? Done nomming. Cheers much, ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble14:34, 22 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Talkback

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Ahem....

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Check it out. There is certainly more available about the interactive museum exhibitions of the film (search "Tracing the Decay of Fiction") but I did add some content to the article. Schmidt, MICHAEL Q. 07:30, 26 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Will do. Appreciate your efforts! :) ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble13:24, 27 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Ray Duncan

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Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:03, 26 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I would appreciate it if you responded to my comment at the above linked page. Sven Manguard Wha? 22:42, 26 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

If you want to create some articles I could really use your help starting some of the red links in this.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 16:49, 27 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

That's great, thanks.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 12:05, 28 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Welcome; I will be finishing off any leftovers. For dinner. ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble12:08, 28 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Getting there, can you fill a few more red links in the 2000s section?♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 19:38, 29 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Mission accomplished!♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 09:59, 30 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Yeah, high-five! :D ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble10:00, 30 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Ref desk warning (Roger Ebert)

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Welcome, and thank you for your attempt to lighten up Wikipedia. However, this is an encyclopedia and the articles are intended to be serious, so please don't make joke edits, as you did to WP:RD/M. Readers looking for accurate information will not find them amusing. If you'd like to experiment with editing, try the sandbox, where you are given a good deal of freedom in what you write. Tevildo (talk) 14:47, 28 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hey, it was a question! That's what question marks are for! ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble14:56, 28 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Further discussion of this issue should take place at WT:RD. Tevildo (talk) 15:23, 28 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Enid Bosworth Lorimer

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PanydThe muffin is not subtle 16:03, 29 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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WikiCup 2013 March newsletter

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We are halfway through round two. Pool A sees the strongest competition, with five out of eight of its competitors scoring over 100, and Pool H is lagging, with half of its competitors yet to score. WikiCup veterans lead overall; Pool A's Colorado Sturmvogel_66 (submissions) (2010's winner) leads overall, with poolmate London Miyagawa (submissions) (a finalist in 2011 and 2012) not far behind. Pool F's New South Wales Casliber (submissions) (a finalist in 2010, 2011 and 2012) is in third. The top two scorers in each pool, as well as the next highest 16 scorers overall, will progress to round three at the end of April.

Today has seen a number of Easter-themed did you knows from WikiCup participants, and March has seen collaboration from contestants with WikiWomen's History Month. It's great to see the WikiCup being used as a locus of collaboration; if you know of any collaborative efforts going on, or want to start anything up, please feel free to use the WikiCup talk page to help find interested editors. As well as fostering collaboration, we're also seeing the Cup encouraging the improvement of high-importance articles through the bonus point system. Highlights from the last month include GAs on physicist Niels Bohr (Australia Hawkeye7 (submissions)), on the European hare (Wales Cwmhiraeth (submissions)), on the constellation Circinus (Alaska Keilana (submissions) and New South Wales Casliber (submissions)) and on the Third Epistle of John (Indiana Cerebellum (submissions)). All of these subjects were covered on at least 50 Wikipedias at the beginning of the year and, subsequently, each contribution was awarded at least three times as many points as normal.

Wikipedians who enjoy friendly competition may be interested in participating in April's wikification drive. While wikifying an article is typically not considered "significant work" such that it can be claimed for WikiCup points, such gnomish work is often invaluable in keeping articles in shape, and is typically very helpful for new writers who may not be familiar with formatting norms.

A quick reminder: now, submission pages will need only a link to the article and a link to the nomination page, or, in the case of good article reviews, a link to the review only. See your submissions' page for details. This will hopefully make updating submission pages a little less tedious. If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews. Questions are welcome on Wikipedia talk:WikiCup, and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. J Milburn (talkemail) and The ed17 (talkemail) J Milburn (talk) 22:18, 31 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

April Fools jokes

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When doing joke AFDs, please ensure that your jokes do not interfere with anything on the Article space. Having a joke AFD notice on top of a FA article isn't acceptable. Inks.LWC (talk) 09:59, 1 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Speedy deletion declined: User:Jimbo Wales

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Hello Bonkers The Clown. I am just letting you know that I declined the speedy deletion of User:Jimbo Wales, a page you tagged for speedy deletion, because of the following concern: enough of the April-foolery. Thank you. JohnCD (talk) 11:11, 1 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

April 2013

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You have been blocked temporarily from editing for clowning around. Jehochman Talk 11:47, 1 April 2013 (UTC). Once the block has expired, you are welcome to make useful contributions. If you think there are good reasons why you should be unblocked, you may appeal this block by adding below this notice the text {{unblock|reason=Your reason here ~~~~}}, but you should read the guide to appealing blocks first.[reply]

While I appreciate your efforts to update the article as I had requested on the talk page, you are now actually getting in the my way. You keep adding Roadblock and Speed Bump information to the "Additional tasks" when these are the normal tasks on the race, deleting my commented out tags which I was using as I had not yet finished writing up the content while you're editing the article, and generally adding information unrelated to the tasks. Please, update this next week instead of this week.—Ryulong (琉竜) 13:19, 1 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry if I did it wrongly ~_~||. I guess you can have the honour of updating the legs now since I presume you have found some way of watching the episode. ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble13:26, 1 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Would it be good to add mentions of their speeding ticket and fine? ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble13:26, 1 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I'd rather the update happen at 8:00 EDT rather than whenever I manage to get a hold of the episode. Please do it next week. I don't want the "honour" all to myself. And the speeding ticket is not inherently part of the race so it doesn't go in the episode description.—Ryulong (琉竜) 13:29, 1 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Okay.. Not sure how to count EDT or EST, but I will update as soon as I watch it... Which is usually Monday night rerun or morning live. Unless someone beats me to it. Cheers, ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble13:49, 1 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
EDT is UTC-4 (the US and Canada have entered DST).—Ryulong (琉竜) 13:55, 1 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Also in the future if I post on your page I want the convo on your page. As such I've moved everything from mine to yours.—Ryulong (琉竜) 13:56, 1 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hey, the new episode aired. Do you think you can update the article? I won't be able to for another 7 hours at least.—Ryulong (琉竜) 03:36, 15 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Aw, drat, I forgot to record the episode... Funny, there wasn't any last week; I wonder why. But don't fret, I will see what I can do. Hopefully there will be a rerun later on. Cheers, ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble08:47, 15 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Blocked

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You have been blocked temporarily from editing for abuse of editing privileges. Once the block has expired, you are welcome to make useful contributions. Your ability to edit your talk page has also been revoked. If you think there are good reasons why you should be unblocked, you should read the guide to appealing blocks, then contact administrators by submitting a request to the Unblock Ticket Request System.
  • Blocked 1 year for clowning around. How dare you evade your block? Your talk page access has been revoked by Jimbo Wales.

Arctic Kangaroo 14:22, 1 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Nooooooooo! ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble23:38, 1 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

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The Brilliant Idea Barnstar
Hey Bonkers, nice way you celebrating April Fools Day on Wikipedia. Keep the creative juice flowing. :) Arctic Kangaroo 14:59, 1 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks. Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble23:06, 1 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Sealo

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The DYK project (nominate) 16:03, 1 April 2013 (UTC)

Mentioned

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This is a notice to inform you that I mentioned you very briefly at User talk:Homeaccount. --Demiurge1000 (talk) 19:28, 2 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Desmond Lim

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PanydThe muffin is not subtle 00:03, 3 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

The article William Orr (coal miner) has been proposed for deletion because of the following concern:

WP:NOTABILITY not asserted

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DYK nom Akokan (album)

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Hi Bonkers. I rarely review any of Dr. B's articles at DYK as I collaborate with him a lot (to avoid the perception of favoritism). I will go so far as to say that the word "lovely" is a WP:PEACOCK so best to either rephrase the hook, or come up with an ALT. Cheers, --Rosiestep (talk) 05:28, 4 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Okay. Understood. But I'm quoting a review! Should I add in speech marks? ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble05:30, 4 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
If you're quoting anyone, yes, add quote marks -- pronto! As an aside, some dyk reviewers don't like hooks with quotes. --Rosiestep (talk) 05:34, 4 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I was taking clue from Template:Did you know nominations/Make the World Move. Ok, noted. Thanks. Best, ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble05:36, 4 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Don't like hooks with quotes?!? They and I shall have a falling out. And I don't mean in a military sense. --Demiurge1000 (talk) 20:36, 4 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Orphaned non-free media (File:Willpower will.i.am album cover 2013.jpg)

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A tag has been placed on William Orr (coal miner) requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section A7 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the article appears to be about a person or group of people, but it does not indicate how or why the subject is important or significant: that is, why an article about that subject should be included in an encyclopedia. Under the criteria for speedy deletion, such articles may be deleted at any time. Please read more about what is generally accepted as notable.

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Although it's red, it hasn't been deleted - I've moved it (without leaving a redirect) to William Orr (trade unionist), given that his trade union work was far more significant than his mining... Do check my note on the talkpage, by the way - you didn't do yourself any favours with this one. Yunshui  09:58, 5 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Vito Alessio Robles

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Materialscientist (talk) 00:40, 6 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Nomination of Abdul Rahman Abu Baka for deletion

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A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Abdul Rahman Abu Baka is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.

The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Abdul Rahman Abu Baka until a consensus is reached, and anyone is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.

Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion notice from the top of the article. Boleyn (talk) 07:28, 7 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, I'm Coffeepusher. I noticed that you made a comment on the page Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Trisha Paytas that didn't seem very civil, so it has been removed. Wikipedia needs people like you and me to collaborate, so it's one of our core principles to interact with one another in a polite and respectful manner. If you have any questions, you can leave me a message on my talk page. Thank you. please comment on content not a contributor Coffeepusher (talk) 14:59, 7 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

The comment hasn't been removed, I would like you to strike it. We can have a difference of opinion on what seems notable that is what the AFD is for, but please don't make assumptions on an editor during the AFD process. You have been around long enough to understand the policies.Coffeepusher (talk) 15:02, 7 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I think Bonkers should have been more careful with his wording; but actually, saying that someone's comments sound stupid is a comment on their edits, not a comment on them as a person or their overall value as a contributor. --Demiurge1000 (talk) 15:05, 7 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I'm actually taking offence on the assumption that I was careless with the nomination. I checked for sources and could only find two events being reported on, she is a tanning addict just like the entire state of California, and she had an opinion about the presidential election, and those are the findings of the AFD as well. For me this does not establish notability and I said so in my comments. Now others have found more reliable sources and the AFD disagrees with my assessment, which I think is just fine and a testament to the process, but when an experienced editor comes in and says that another editor sounds stupid because they didn't check hard enough... there is no good faith in that comment, it is a commenting on the editor not the content, and it doesn't establish a collaborative environment. Just because people disagree with my nomination doesn't mean I am a trigger happy AFD nominator.Coffeepusher (talk) 15:12, 7 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Look Bonkers, you are a good editor and I am not trying to attack you but I do just want you to strike your comment about me. That is all I am trying to do here.Coffeepusher (talk) 15:50, 7 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Last week

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Hey Bonkers, were secondary schools having school hols last week? Becuase I see that last week, you were on in the morning on weekdays. Same for Sni56996, although she still comes on in mornings this week. Arctic Kangaroo 15:21, 9 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

No; part of the breakfast meal. ;) LOL. ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble23:00, 9 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Sorry Bonkers, I don't get what you mean. Arctic Kangaroo 12:52, 10 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
How'd "part of the wake-up routine" do. I had school last week, but my... Addiction is strong so I found some time in the morning to edit; that is, while gulping down a glass of nice, fresh milk and wearing my uniform. :) Hectic. ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble13:03, 10 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
But you were editing the whole morning from 7am-..., which is the normal school hours! And btw, why is the intervals between your edits so long even when you are online? Arctic Kangaroo 13:17, 10 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Something called "recess", something called "free period", and something called "using your phone in secret under your desk". ;) LOL. I'm not online day in day out, right? I have other commitments in real life! Cheers, ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble14:05, 10 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Naughty, naughty, naughty... Arctic Kangaroo 14:06, 10 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
What can I say? ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble14:14, 10 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Not against school rules? My school rules states that whatever time, whatever place, you cannot even take out your handphones, with the exception of the gazebo at the main gate and outside school, of course. Arctic Kangaroo 14:24, 10 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Primary school rules are too strict. How about after school? You'll realise next year. ;) I mean everyone here does it, though it's still no less an "offence". Many of my peers disregard the 'handphone rule" completely. Anyway, whatever happens, it's your loss. So the risk is yours to take. Make your move. Be wise. :) ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble14:50, 10 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Or are students in RI too disciplined and hardworking when it comes to studies that the school doesn't care about that? Impossible right? Arctic Kangaroo 14:26, 10 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Possible. Or rather, YES. That's the truth. (Conflict of interest) ;) ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble14:50, 10 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Could you summarise the above 2 responses? It's too loso and it's confusing me. Arctic Kangaroo 14:53, 10 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
To sum up.... You should be sleeping. :) Cos' I am getting sleepy. Summary tomorrow. Till then, ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble14:57, 10 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Happy Zzz bro. Arctic Kangaroo 15:04, 10 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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Nomination of Fake Sun Wukong for deletion

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A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Fake Sun Wukong is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.

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Oh really? Thanks for notifying me. Cheers, ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble15:03, 12 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Talking to yourself is the first sign of being... Bonkers! :) --Demiurge1000 (talk) 21:00, 12 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Yes indeed. ;-) ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble10:26, 13 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Watermelon stereotype

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Don't take this the wrong way, but perhaps an article about a recent terrorist attack isn't the best place to experiment with humorous grammar related edit summaries. It kind of sets off red flags when you see something like that popup in your watchlist.(+)H3N-Protein\Chemist-CO2(-) 13:51, 16 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Message noted. 1) How is this even humorous? Wasn't meant to be. 2) How was that grammar related? I was just fixing some commas. ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble14:04, 16 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
It just seemed odd, it was an edit summary that read "We pray for your souls" where said text wiki-linked to a guideline about comma usage in references. 1) Maybe I overreacted, but it came across as a really tasteless (if not outright bizarre) joke given the context. 2) And yes, technically punctuation related, not grammar. (+)H3N-Protein\Chemist-CO2(-) 14:10, 16 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Sorry for snapping at you, as I said given the context it seemed like your edit summary was some sort of bizarre joke.. something along the lines of "We pray for your souls, because of your incorrect comma usage". I realize now that this wasn't your intention, and that I did indeed overreact. (+)H3N-Protein\Chemist-CO2(-) 14:38, 16 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Oh. I get the "joke part" now. But I reiterate, that was not my intention. Yeah... You read too much into it maybe. ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble14:44, 16 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Clowns tend to be over-bizzare at times... Natural habit, but I apologise for setting off your red flags. All good? Cheers, ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble14:44, 16 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
No harm done, as you said I was just reading too much into it. (+)H3N-Protein\Chemist-CO2(-) 14:50, 16 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Akokan (album)

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Dog wins horse-race -> big news. Horse wins horse-race -> not big news.

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Well done for all the hard work you've been doing reviewing DYK nominations. There's one where I think you've slipped up a bit, though; Template:Did you know nominations/Ebor (horse). There is absolutely nothing interesting about a horse-race being won by a horse. That is the expected outcome, and occurs in more than 99.9% of instances of horse races. I've noted this issue on the nomination page. --Demiurge1000 (talk) 18:47, 18 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Abdul Rahim Ishak

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DYK nomination of William Orr (Australian politician)

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No problem. remember, that's my thought about it. Maybe you should ask somebody else. ANd thanks for the badge.... lol :P Happy editing.  Miss Bono (zootalk) 13:43, 22 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
LOL. Yeah, you too. ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble13:45, 22 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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WP:ALLCAPS suggests otherwise —Ryulong (琉竜) 14:24, 22 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Unless it is read as "Pee Ess Wye" then it should be "Psy".—Ryulong (琉竜) 14:54, 22 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Actually that's how I used to say it. :P ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble15:19, 22 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Aldabra

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I was part of the nom? Cool. ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble14:53, 23 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

File:Allen Broussard.jpg listed for deletion

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DYK for Thomas Gibson Sloane

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DYK for Anthony Musgrave (entomologist)

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Loved the hook! It shows you what a great hook can do – you drew in 3300 readers to an article about an entomologist! Keep up the good work, Yoninah (talk) 09:29, 25 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Why, thank you. :) ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble09:32, 25 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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DYK review

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Hello. I'd like to thank you for your review on the article Template:Did you know nominations/Solo (Gonzalo Rubalcaba album), just to let you know that I did my QPQ share, would be kind enough to re-review it?. Cheers. Jaespinoza (talk) 18:19, 24 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Dharmaraja Ratha

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Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:09, 25 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Krishna Cave Temple

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Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:15, 25 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Panchapandava Cave Temple

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Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:17, 25 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Olakkannesvara Temple

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DYK nomination of William Orr (Australian politician)

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A smile for you...

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Check this and get ready to laugh. More behind-the-scenes photos here. Schmidt, MICHAEL Q. 04:48, 27 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Haha! For a moment I thought you really shaved it bald... They conceal it quite well with a bald cap. :P Unfortunately the FB link appears to be broken. Anyway, thanks for lightening up my day :) ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble07:41, 27 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I would imagine your first reaction was something more like an surprised expletive rather than raised eyebrows (LOL). The key to a good bald cap application is in the make-up artist being skilled enough to hide all the edges and then making the (in my case, silicon not latex) bald cap match existing skin (tone, freckles, moles, etc). This application was made to look 100% authentic for 360° of filming. Schmidt, MICHAEL Q. 18:21, 27 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Teehee... Yes, neat work. ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble04:30, 28 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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DYK for Johann Christian Simon Handt

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Wanna be wikifriends?

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Hey Bonkers, you wanna be my wikifriend? Cheers. Arctic Kangaroo 05:35, 4 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, sure, why not? ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble05:36, 4 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
If you want, you can add a wikifriend userbox to your userpage. The code is here. PS- Sorry if this userbox I created doesn't look too nice. With the colours of your signature, it's a little hard to make it nice. I will try to see how to make it nicer. Arctic Kangaroo 05:48, 4 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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Roholte Church

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Hi there - If you have time can you please do the QPQ for this dyk nom? --Rosiestep (talk) 01:21, 5 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Sure thing! ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble01:53, 5 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks! --Rosiestep (talk) 02:12, 5 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Transcendence (film) and Transcendence (2014 film)

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Done and done... both of 'em. And due to recreation, gave justified reasoning for salting for six months. Schmidt, MICHAEL Q. 05:09, 5 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Now that should do the trick... Cheers, ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble05:34, 5 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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Bonkers I have no objections to you starting decent articles and leaving them on our page for us to look at but a lot of your edits in all honesty are starting to grate with us. Mainly in your edit summaries like this and at noms which come across as snarky. I know you mean well but please don't do this, we work as a team. I'm asking you to back off a bit. ♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 12:44, 5 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Edit summaries

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Hi Bonkers The Clown. Some of your recent edit summaries seem peculiar to me while at least one seemed offensive: "Dracula" on the Noemi Marone Cinzano article when you added the word "countess" in the article. Please consider being neutral in your edit summaries as taking the high road. Thx. --Rosiestep (talk) 15:19, 5 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Sure, I will keep that in mind. ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble22:52, 5 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
When I say stop making snarky edit summaries I mean it. I've spotted numerous ones since I warned you the first time for belittling Nvv's edits, I'm concerned you are putting him off. Make another edit summary which in any way comes across as sarcastic or questioning the other editors ability and I'll permanently ignore you and any work you do towards our project. I'm sure you don't mean to be malicious but it's coming across as a know-it-all and very irritating at times. If errors have been made or you disagree with something don't say so in edit summaries as it keeps a permanent record of it and in a way humiliates the editor by revealing their mistakes. or showing them up. Don't do it again.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 12:06, 13 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
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Norman Leslie Smith

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Would you be amenable to holding the hook? It seems a very good candidate for April Fools Day.--Gilderien Chat|List of good deeds 22:45, 5 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Gee, that's a long wait... But alright. I'm not rushing for any train here. ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble22:52, 5 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

WikiCup 2013 April newsletter

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We are a week into Round 3, but it is off to a flying start, with Republic of Rose Island Sven Manguard (submissions) claiming for the high-importance Portal:Sports and Portal:Geography (which are the first portals ever awarded bonus points in the WikiCup) and Wales Cwmhiraeth (submissions) claiming for a did you know of sea, the highest scoring individual did you know article ever submitted for the WikiCup. Round 2 saw very impressive scores at close; first place New South Wales Casliber (submissions) and second place Colorado Sturmvogel_66 (submissions) both scored over 1000 points; a feat not seen in Round 2 since 2010. This, in part, has been made possible by the change in the bonus points rules, but is also testament to the quality of the competition this year. Pool C and Pool G were most competitive, with three quarters of participants making it to Round 3, while Pool D was the least, with only the top two scorers making it through. The lowest qualifying score was 123, significantly higher than last year's 65, 2011's 41 or even 2010's 100.

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DYK for Stefania Follini

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The DYK project (nominate) 16:02, 8 May 2013 (UTC)

DYK for César Portillo de la Luz

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Graeme Bartlett (talk) 00:03, 10 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Brooks Mountain

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Graeme Bartlett (talk) 00:04, 10 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Friedrich Wilhelm Rust

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The DYK project (nominate) 08:04, 10 May 2013 (UTC)

DYK for Wildlife of Mongolia

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The DYK project (nominate) 16:02, 10 May 2013 (UTC)

DYK for Aziza Ali

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Allen3 talk 00:29, 11 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Tang Qunying

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Allen3 talk 09:18, 11 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Mahango Game Park

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Allen3 talk 17:37, 11 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Culture of Wallis and Futuna

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Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:42, 13 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Kwek Hong Png

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Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:44, 13 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Norman Leslie Smith

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