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Sceptre's talk page: Archive 22

A response by IP 159.101.11.175 to a recent message from Will

I cannot find any indication that the NPOV policy prohibits descriptions of views about the probability of an event happening in the next 24 hours. the claim that people tend to make one prediction may need a citation, but I have never encountered any description of neutrality to which it runs contrary. Feel free to direct me to the text of the policy that you are basing your interpretation on. However, I find it particularly curious that I be accused of not being neutral, given that I almost rewrote the article on the No free lunch theorems to get rid of the creationist prejudice in it, so as to make sure real maths was involved instead. Of course, to be fair, you wouldn't know about that - I just wanted to bring up how odd a message yours came across as. 159.101.11.175 20:31, 13 April 2007

Well, like I said, that's a matter of being in need of citation, not being biased. Either more than 50 % of the relevant people feel that way, or they don't. I'd rather delete all this in an hour's time without you restoring it on grounds of vandalism. Not much chance, though. Funny game, yes. That's why I'm worried about Gridlock. Every time football has ever had an opportunity to get in the way of a show of mine it has done just that.
Addendum: Actually, let me put it another way. No matter how many times I check this page, an orange bar on every Wikipedia page tells me there's been a new message even when there hasn't. It is that, rather than this potential flame war, that's upsetting me. You don't happen to know to stop that, do you? I wouldn't be able to use Wikipedia again on this computer if I had to put up with it. I'd rather rely on its clone at Answers.com, then slowly adapt to its awful graphics. 159.101.11.175 21:51, 13 April 2007

YO, I'LL TELL YOU WHAT I REALLY REALLY WANT

Yes, but we have In-N-Out.
...good job, I want one now. *note sarcasm* Øřêōş 21:29, 13 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Userpage

I fixed some of the User links in the Users I respect section on your userpage, [1] and [2]. — MichaelLinnear 22:13, 13 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Sound of drums / Last of the time lords

I did Cite a reliable source... the official website! (see Sound of Drums' discussion) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Tera pheonix (talkcontribs) 20:54, 14 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Re:Admin coaching

Hullo, Sceptre. You are a coach on Admin Coaching, am I correct? Well, I was wondering if you would be so kind as to be my coach..I'll appreciate it. Thanks in advance! Cheers! Zacharycrimsonwolf 13:14, 14 November 2006 (UTC) 05:15, 15 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Nice one

Thanks for the laugh :) Cheers, Moreschi Want some help? Ask! 12:00, 15 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Maybe I should start watching Dr Who, seems to be very helpful with the sock-whacking :) Cheers, Moreschi Want some help? Ask! 12:58, 15 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Jeepers creepers, you're obsessed :) Some mail, by the way. Cheers, Moreschi Want some help? Ask! 13:13, 15 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The Evil of the Daleks

If you like Dalek stories, you should buy the soundtrack of this one. It's one of the best Doctor Who stories ever made. GusF 15:46, 15 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hazmats

I know what it's getting at, but not only are those costumes "hazmat suits", but the word hazmat is just speculation: it could equally be a gas mask or a spacesuit. Unless the BBC have used the word, it shouldn't be there. Regards,--Rambutan (talk) 15:07, 15 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Re:Mail

I get notifications when I receive mail and I check it frequently, like most people do. I will see it in time and I don't need updates on my talk page, thank you. It gives me unnecessary orange bars and interrupts what I am doing. — Editor at Large(speak) 22:10, 15 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Userpage

Hey Will, just to let you know I decided to delet the userpage you created for me. Thanks for the thought, and its nothing personal, I just really like the red link! Man, not havein' it was killing me! But I really liked the image you found, and I'm using it on my new redesigned minimalist talk page. Check it out if you want - I'd love to hear what you think of it. Thank you! Think outside the box 11:46, 16 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Dating of Smith and Jones

I can see where you are coming and will agree to leave it for now, although 'if' by the end of the series it still fits in cannon with every other date given then i'd like to put it back, although a good test for it would be to wait until the last two episodes (which are suppost to be set after the Christmas episode) and see what date it says on the blog, or even if there is one at all. Thanks--Wiggstar69 14:33, 18 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Have you ever considered putting {{User:Sceptre/music}} on Sharon's Soundtrack instead of [[User:Sceptre/music]]? —  $PЯINGrαgђ  14:21, 19 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Still, the reversal is embarrassing. That's why I did the blush. ;) —  $PЯINGrαgђ  18:11, 19 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Speed

You are quick little man :-P I was just tagging that "sons of liberty bio". Well played. --Jimmi Hugh 01:13, 20 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

JS

Certainly, I just replaced yours with 'poop' (kidding). – Riana 02:38, 20 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Check if it's worked? – Riana 02:44, 20 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Er, where? I'm dense (sorry, I went offline for a bit) – Riana 04:09, 20 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hey Will!

Ding ding! Email alert! :) Phaedriel - 03:44, 20 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

"Patiently awaits for the Sceptre to show up at the ether"... Phaedriel - 03:50, 20 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Sceptre, regarding that change... looks good, having divs in the headers struck me as not so good but I never bothered to fix it when I copied from the first page to make the next, and I suspect others did not as well. Would you consider doing the same to the rest of the pages (the books, tv, movies, etc)?? Thanks! The complete list can be found at User:Lar/Wikipedian navbox which lets one move from one to the other and is transcluded in all. ++Lar: t/c 12:10, 20 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Simple Wikipedia

Thanks, just wanting to prevent impersonation. :D--Tdxiang (Talk) 03:29, 21 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Zoo Bar

Hey, I noticed you commented on the Zoo Bar (Halifax, West Yorkshire) speedy delete. Please take a look at the recent edits and leave any new thoughts on the talk page. - Freechild 05:14, 21 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

badlydrawnjeff's rfa

Just wanted to let you know that you added your oppose vote in the support section. If that wasn't your intent, you might want to fix it. :) Rockstar (T/C) 05:26, 21 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

my edits were legit

what was wrong with them? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 86.132.174.251 (talk) 20:44, 22 April 2007 (UTC).[reply]

I agree, however Dalek Sec appears twice, therefore it should be Dalek Secs. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 86.132.174.251 (talk) 15:12, 23 April 2007 (UTC).[reply]
That is a blatant lie, there is one in Manhattan and one in Torchwood. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 86.132.174.251 (talk) 16:08, 23 April 2007 (UTC).[reply]
How do you know they're the same one? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 86.132.174.251 (talk) 20:52, 24 April 2007 (UTC).[reply]

Please don't use this template for declining articles without further explanation. I've outlined my reasons at WT:AFC. Also {{afc attack}} and {{afc nonsense}} have been deleted at WP:TFD, in favor of simply removing the item from the page. Thanks. Part Deux 14:52, 23 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry, the script I'm using was out of date. Will (I hope they cannot see, I AM THE GREAT DESTROYER!) 14:54, 23 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

No problem. Can you tell me what script that is? I'd like to use it - I recently had to remove most scripts from my monobooks because they stopped working. I can't even use Lupin's antivandal script anymore, and I have to revert manually. Part Deux 14:56, 23 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Barnstar

Cool Beans! You have a new Barnstar!

The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
For all your efforts to repel the vandals. Thank You! Felixboy 16:48, 27 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

thanks

Hi Will, thanks for the well wishes. The wikibreak is actually due to medical reasons, though my declining wiki-activity beforehand is definitely stress-related. Thanks again. --Kyoko 15:59, 28 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

you won't like hearing this

Will, you won't like hearing this, and you may not realise it, but your e-mails and messages are frequently hurtful, because they just add to the stress of people who have far bigger problems than you.

You may not have noticed, but a large proportion of your talk page messages and e-mails consist of complaints about things in your personal life. Venting once in a while is fine, and seeking a sympathetic ear is fine, but when it gets to be chronic, and continues despite repeated requests to give some space, it's no longer acceptable.

I've tried to dance around the issue in the past, but now I feel that I have to be blunt, because you don't seem to get it. I would prefer that you not leave messages on my page again, and if necessary, I will seek administrative action to enforce that. I would completely understand if you remove me from your friends list. I know that reading this is painful for you, and for that I'm sorry, but I have to protect myself too. --Kyoko 16:27, 28 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

"personal attack"

Pointing out vote stacking is not considered a personal attack. Removing my messages from those talk pages is inappropriate. If you don't like the messages then bring it to the attention of an admin or the community at large, but do not remove them. -- Ned Scott 00:13, 29 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

$pringfield

You're funny. :P I guess it would have to be even though I don't watch it. ;) —  $PЯINGrαgђ  00:42, 29 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

8-O Would seem I opened quite the can of worms! ;) Or at least a tongue twister :P —  $PЯINGrαgђ  02:29, 29 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]
I'd pronounce it Pringles :P —  $PЯINGrαgђ  02:38, 29 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]
A. Lee. Simple. Hey do I read the time right? If so you had really better go to bed. ;) —  $PЯINGrαgђ  02:47, 29 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Mashed potatoes—you're hilarious. :D —  $PЯINGrαgђ  02:54, 29 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Misc.

Interesting that last night Sharon and I went to bed at the same time but she went to bed later than I did. :P I guess that's what happens when you have friends scattered all over the whole world. ;)

When I acces your talk page, there are no edit buttons over the headings, and I have to edit the whole page from the top to say something. Is this a glitch in you header? —  $PЯINGrαgђ  16:10, 29 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I really do not get that. :/ —  $PЯINGrαgђ  20:01, 29 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Message on WP:AN

The message you left when you decided to end the discussion here suggests you are actually endorsing Matthew's conduct (If Matthew continues to "disrupt") and question the validity of other editors' complaints.--Kamikaze 17:27, 29 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

$pringfield

Yay! :D -- Where 14:03, 30 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Chelski

The thought never crossed my mind... ;-) SteveO 20:52, 2 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I can't have any complaints with the result. Liverpool weren't great (although Carragher was excellent), but we were average. And even worse at penalties. Surely the culmination of an exhausting season challenging on four fronts. SteveO 21:09, 2 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]
I bet you'd settle for a penalty shoot-out if Liverpool are 3-0 down at half time. Now that rings a bell... SteveO 21:22, 2 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Now you've definitely jinxed it! SteveO 21:38, 2 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]
But surely not as long on the odds on Chelsea to beat Liverpool in a semi-final? SteveO 21:43, 2 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Chelsea have beaten Liverpool in the cups fairly recently, but I don't recall any semi-finals. You even beat us in the semis back in 1965! We were going for the treble that year but ended up with just the League Cup. Now that rings a bell, too. SteveO 21:50, 2 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Holding up

Good; very well. I'm preparing to take a wikibreak until the very early beginning of June (as in probably returning no later than June 5 or so), since I will be traveling a bit and when I'm home I won't be on for that long before I'm off again. I'm also contemplating coming to England for a little while ;) but it won't be for a long while. And if I wait long enough, I might be able to add some travel on the Continent and bring my daughter with me! That would not be for a few years of course. So I'll be stocking up on calendars. ;) —  $PЯINGrαgђ  22:20, 3 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Could just be composers in general. ;) —  $PЯINGrαgђ  00:20, 4 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]