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I have a Websters Dictionary and it states that "Debunk" is "to ridicule". 65.173.105.197 (talk) 21:16, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

The primary entry for "debunk" in Webster's is "to expose the sham or falseness of". Not "ridicule". — Lomn 21:39, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

How and when do these start? IF I did'nt ask, someone else could in a horrible manner and may get blocked (:O). What is the scale/criteria? 65.173.105.197 (talk) 22:59, 2 June 2008 (UTC) :)[reply]

Also, is there a article on these Emoticons as well? :) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 65.173.105.197 (talk) 23:01, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Reason I asked is that I have just got some really weird ones with a E-mail program. As for the sig, just me getting old. 65.173.105.197 (talk) 23:11, 2 June 2008 (UTC):O :D[reply]

Per Gp75's topic ban, I don't think encouraging him to work with the AFD process is a good idea at this point. Past history suggests that's just setting him up for further violations that will not be well-received. Why not just keep him productively in article space and give him the full opportunity to have the topic ban lifted? — Lomn 13:30, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I appreciate your observation regarding GP75. I made the request because I wanted to see how the young man actually looked at the site. In order to correct his behaviour, I have to get a clue of how his mind operates. My problem is that too many people berate him to be productive, but no one actually made the effort to get him to the point of productivity. If you recall, I only asked him to ID potential articles -- he obviously cannot participate in AfD due to his current status.

If it is also not a problem, you may also just want to say "Hi!" to him on his page -- as you can see, I am the only person currently giving him the time of day. Not that I am complaining -- I find him very intelligent and friendly. He only needs a hand. Thanks again, and please feel free to share your comments with me at any time. Ecoleetage (talk) 13:35, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I've not stopped by "just to say 'hi'" because I think that's counterproductive to Gp learning that Wikipedia isn't a social networking project -- I find that whole "I cut my hand" exchange quite instructive in that regard. I've left comments when appropriate (and when 4 others haven't already addressed the topic at hand), but I don't see much purpose in that until the block lifts. That aside, though, I wish you luck with the mentorship process. — Lomn 13:43, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Well, we have to agree to disagree on that. If you review the page, you'll notice the drama stopped immediately when I just stated that I hoped he would get well soon -- that didn't take much of an investment on my part. I am not condoning GP's previous behavior, but at the same time I am not fixating on it. I am of the belief that the efforts of the past six months regarding GP have been a dismal failure. The blocking, berating, and exasperation produced absolutely nothing -- it actually took a bad situation and made it worse. While GP bears burden for his actions, I also blame the various admins and editors who misread the situation and fed the fire. Outside of permanently banishing GP from Wikipedia, I believe it is time for another approach to the matter. Maybe this go around, we'll have success. Thank you, again, for sharing your input. Ecoleetage (talk) 13:57, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for telling me about Blogger.com. If it weren't for your idea, I would've been Blocked for sure. Ericthebrainiac (talk) 18:52, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hey, you know what? I think I love Blogger.com! Ericthebrainiac (talk) 18:52, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

..it was not for you, I'd probably end up being a rotten Wikipedian. As stated, when I move in, I'll have you nominated to be a Admin. 65.173.105.197 (talk) 22:22, 3 June 2008 (UTC) :D :)[reply]

See this one: Weird Fish or Weird ?! This thing was caught near Cuba, and a link, that is accessible says it is a Batfish. That link is below the pix of this thing. Was going to send it up to both the Paranormal Project guys and the Project Cryptozoological guys as well, to find out what this thing really is. 65.173.105.197 (talk) 00:03, 5 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Template:Creationism2 has been nominated for deletion. You are invited to comment on the discussion at the template's entry on the Templates for Deletion page. Thank you. — Neelix (talk) 20:33, 6 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

		Olive branch
		That issue between us a little while ago has been bugging me. Finally, I acted. I have learned since then, and would like to give you this as a sign of peace.--LAAFan 13:28, 21 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I have been thinking about this for a while now, and, would you consider being nominated for adminship? I've wanted to nominate you before, but I don't want to solely nominate, as Im only a Novice Editor, and admins nominating users have a better chance. However, one day I came across User:Keeper76 (admin) page one day, and it seems he's watching you and would be willing to nominate you. I still need to ask Keeper 76, would you consider being nominated for adminship? It would be Keeper as the main nominator, and me as a co-nominator (it's that whole admin nominaton thing again). Reply back with your answer, whether that be you accept or decline.--LAAFan 19:42, 24 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I've actually been working up an RfA template, but I'm about to head off on vacation, so I'm thinking I'll postpone until after that at a minimum. This new Wikipedia:RfA Review also has me thinking about postponing to see what shakes out there -- or at least until I've put my thoughts about the review on paper, as I think that'll become an interim topic of discussion at RfAs. — Lomn 01:41, 25 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Congratulations, I have just closed your RfA as successful and made you an administrator. Take a look at the administrators' how-to guide and the administrators' reading list if you haven't read those already. Also, the practice exercises at the new admin school may be useful. If you have any questions, get in touch on my talk page. WjBscribe 00:39, 3 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Congrats, good luck, zOMG you got Kurt to go neutral but got opposed for giving an opinion on him, etc. etc. —Giggy 09:22, 3 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, either way, that's gotta be noteworthy, right? And noteworthy is next door to notable, so article space, here I come! Or something. — Lomn 19:40, 3 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Congrats from me too! Very refreshing RFA, a testament to the quality of the candidate. You'll do great. Hit up my talkpage if you you have any stupid questions, I don't bite (I also don't promise that my answer won't be equally stupid...) Keeper | 76 | Disclaimer 19:43, 3 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Don't usually vote, just watch but couldn't resist - congrats you admin you! -hydnjo talk 02:08, 4 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

• Congrats on a successful run and a rare non-oppose from the weber. Take a look at {{admin dashboard}}, I think you may find it useful. –xenocidic (talk) 22:44, 4 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Can you help edit this article?

--Len Berzerk (talk) 04:34, 26 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Cool I'll post It and wait to see what happens.--Len Berzerk (talk) 08:12, 27 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I assume that IMDb might have something on Valeria. Ericthebrainiac (talk) 22:12, 7 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My search showed no such information. Do you have a source? — Lomn 13:13, 8 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Do you want me to talk about my life? Ericthebrainiac (talk) 00:19, 11 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not on Wikipedia, no. Contributions to that effect will lead to blocks. — Lomn 02:04, 11 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Ericthebrainiac came close to getting a permanent block earlier this summer for harassment of users and for contributing basically nothing to wikipedia. He was supposedly on a short leash, but if he's getting bothersome, you might want to post a complaint at WP:ANI about this character. Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} 02:39, 14 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Well, in that case, thanks. ClovisPt (talk) 06:17, 23 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Why are links proving that people shooting at Bigfoot not allowed? These prove that there are people who will shoot at anything that moves. That is why I don't go in the woods at all, because someone who may have drunk too much beer and/or even "Red Eye Whiskey" might mistake me for the monster. I'm nearly 7' and weigh nearly 270lbs US. Do you shoot/hunt at all? 205.240.146.233 (talk) 19:22, 23 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Disregard. Question has been answered. Thanks for the help. 205.240.146.233 (talk) 20:46, 23 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Why are "pro-paranormal" sources considered "unreliable"? IF I did not ask this, someone placing one may get (polite)outraged when some one else said that his/her source was considered "unreliable". Some sources are "Subject Specific" such as one that said that we have a lot of different aliens visiting Earth, like www.maar.us, or that someone had shot and killed Bigfoot and took the remains to a local college(I'm near a few of these local colleges). What of sources like that? Are they also unreliable? 205.240.146.233 (talk) 18:14, 25 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Corrected HUGE error. 205.240.146.233 (talk) 18:15, 25 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

The content of the source is not what dictates its reliability. WP:RS clearly spells this out. — Lomn 20:52, 25 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

sorry captain had the wrong end of the stick there - not trol though!! Bradley10 (talk) 14:41, 5 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

They are not nonsense! Surely this is the purpose of the reference desk - to find the answers of questions that are not on Wikipedia already. If you do not like my questions then you do not have to answer them, but they seem to me reasonable questions and expand the scope of wikipedia. science progress only through human curiosity Bradley10 (talk) 13:16, 9 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

yes hes only my fiance but i enjoy calling him my spouse or my husband. I guess it doesnt matter to me as much as it does to others.\

--Chaela <3 (talk) 16:41, 9 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I let others use my terminal. What should I tell them? 205.240.146.248 (talk) 14:30, 10 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

You could start by not lying. Exactly one pattern of editing exhibits itself from your IPs: yours. There are no other edits. Abuse of article space will result in a block. — Lomn 14:32, 10 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Where I'm at, there is a LOT of people. I'm near two major population centers, several housing projects. No lie there. Had to teach some people how to use a computer, and some found Wikipedia, had to show them how to edit on that as well. The vandalism could've been worse, but I threw out the idiots who think it is funny to vandalize Wikipedia. 205.240.146.248 (talk) 14:39, 10 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

You said that months ago. Conveniently enough, your behavior is not changed. I don't believe you. — Lomn 14:46, 10 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

That is one of the guys I personally tossed. She was a real smartass. 205.240.146.248 (talk) 14:48, 10 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I'm the kind of guy that will present physical evidence of something. If you and I were in the same room, and we're talking about tea, and I find about a tea that would put you to sleep, I'll put the box in your hand, and that box would have Oriental characters on it. 205.240.146.248 (talk) 14:51, 10 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

One other thing, there are two schools near me. One is a Jr. High, the other is a High School. 205.240.146.248 (talk) 14:54, 10 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

When I do, can you keep me honest? 205.240.146.248 (talk) 14:48, 10 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, I'm already working to do so. — Lomn 15:00, 10 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

How do I move in on Wikipedia? What do I need to work on, once here? 205.240.146.248 (talk) 14:56, 10 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Should I give up teaching other people about using a computer, even going to Wikipedia, because some ass may mess things up for me on here? 205.240.146.248 (talk) 15:06, 10 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

How do these sound to you:

• Lomm II
• Lomm's Assisstant
• 16.164.240.204 - That one will mess up some people. Had to ask. A "IP" AS a Username.
• Fox News Guy (I'm not politically affiliated)
• Bigfoot (Hey, why not. I helped expose a fraud in Georgia)
• Your Suggestion (Your Username shall be _______________ )

Anything I should know about Usernames? I am just trying to fit in here. 205.240.146.248 (talk) 15:24, 10 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I guess the first thing I need to learn is about "TYPOS". 205.240.146.248 (talk) 15:26, 10 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I'm NOT trying to "out you", anything like that. Were you trained in military intelligence? My family was in the military, some even served in US intelligence, especially in two really famous intelligence outfits. 205.240.146.248 (talk) 15:29, 10 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]