User talk:Xenocidic/RFA#Response

John posed [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=216243681&oldid=216242990 this question] which I answered [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=216248947&oldid=216243681 here]. This led him to [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=216330096&oldid=216323981 oppose], citing the potentially divisive username as a minor part of his decision. He [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia_talk:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=216473175&oldid=215402405 expanded on his concern] on the talk page of the RFA, especially noting that Orson Scott Card (the author of Ender's Game, the novel from which my name is derived) "holds some pretty controversial views on subjects like gay marriage, global warming and the 'war on terror'" which I also [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia_talk%3ARequests_for_adminship%2FXenocidic&diff=216477790&oldid=216473175 answered], pointing out that I've never really paid any attention Card's personal/political/moral views. I'm just a fan of science fiction, and this particular series of novels.

A concern of a more literal note is that "Xenocidic" can also mean "stranger killer" (literal translation from Ancient Greek) as explained by my adoptee Kangi under Q6 of the RFA. He said that he was apprehensive about taking me as his adopter due to this interpretation.

• {{user|John}}, per above
• {{user|Doczilla}} originally entered a [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=216372303&oldid=216371772 neutral] citing the username's potential to provoke people. I [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia%3ARequests_for_adminship%2FXenocidic&diff=216410284&oldid=216374380 indicated] that if actual concerns were raised, I would change it. Doczilla [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=216581511&oldid=216542849 changed] to [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=216581582&oldid=216581511 support] based on this assurance.
• {{user|L'omo del batocio}} also [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=216462755&oldid=216458794 expressed concern], more than hypothetically. I responded [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia%3ARequests_for_adminship%2FXenocidic&diff=216469943&oldid=216462755 here], which they followed up [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=216476957&oldid=216473435 here], noting that "as an admin you may well have to intervene and mediate in disputes involving ethnic conflicts. A less evocative username may be helpful." I replied [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia%3ARequests_for_adminship%2FXenocidic&diff=216479559&oldid=216476957 here].
• {{user|Dorftrottel}}, originally a [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=215837479&oldid=215755609 somewhat weak] supporter [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia%3ARequests_for_adminship%2FXenocidic&diff=216589603&oldid=216581582 changed to oppose] citing John's explanation of the username issue as the tipping point among other concerns.
• {{user|Enigmaman}}, I believe Xeno is more appropriate, and, in fact, a better name in general. Enigma ^message 02:34, 4 June 2008 (UTC)

• Ideally, I would like to retain my username. It is the name I use all over the Internet. I am recognized by it here and elsewhere and have built a positive reputation in various places behind it. As I stated in my initial response to John's question, the username is not intended to make any value-judgments about the practice of xenocide^(wiktionary) (and certainly not genocide, for that matter).
• Spoiler warning - discussion of the etymology of my username based on plot elements in Ender's Game (including climactical plot twist) hidden:

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Ender is a six-year old child prodigy who is co-opted by the International Fleet (Earth's space defense force) to receive intensive training in the IF Battle School in preparation for an oncoming invasion by an insectoid alien race known as the "buggers") that, if successful, would result in the elimination of the entire human race. During his training, he is promoted to Command School, where he participates in a number of increasingly difficult simulated space battles, successfully winning each one. At the end of these "tests", it is revealed to him that they were not in fact tests at all - he was in control of the International Fleet's batallion the whole time and had destroyed the entire alien race. Thus, while Ender is xenocidic (he has the capacity to bring about the destruction of an alien race), he never intended nor desired to commit xenocide.

• It is in this regard that I unequivocally state that my username makes absolutely no value-judgment about the practice of xenocide.
• Less spoilerish one-sentence summary in a nutshell:

style="background:87 CE EB;">In a nutshell (could still be considered spoilerish)

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One who has the capacity to be xenocidic may in fact have no intention or desire to commit xenocide.

• A disclaimer, similar to Keeper 76's could be written encapsulating the above sentiment (though this may just make the issue more visible - before John's question, I suspect few gave a second though to the meaning of my username).
• Notwithstanding my desire to retain my username as is, I've [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Changing_username/Usurpations&diff=216465846&oldid=216453974 taken] [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Changing_username/Usurpations&diff=216466737&oldid=216466179 steps] to secure the username {{user|Xeno}}, in order that any possible transition to a new username would be as smooth as possible.
• Unfortunately the global account for this username has [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Changing_username/Usurpations&diff=217924867&oldid=217802998 already been claimed].
• The recent comments by my adoptee, Kangi have actually convinced me that changing my username might be advisable (especially in a global community such as Wikipedia), however...
• There may be a technical hurdle involved as my username is presently unified.
• Further community input will be invited on my username.
• Per the suggestions below, I've been gradually changing my signature as follows:
• :xenocidic (talk) (start)
• :xenocidic (talk)
• :–xenocidic (talk)
• :–xenocidic (talk)
• :–xenocidic (talk)
• :–xeno (talk)
• On 18 January 2009, my main account was [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special%3ALog&type=renameuser&user=&page=User%3AXenocidic&year=2009&month=1 renamed] from xenocidic to simply xeno.

• I believe you'd be better off changing it, but if you'd really prefer not to, I'd recommend some kind of notice near the top of your userpage, stating that you understand why the username could be found offensive, and your XBox explanation. One more thing: Wikipedia is the only website where I use this username. I post on a few messageboards and have accounts on a number of websites, using a completely different name. I have no idea why I used Enigmaman/Enigma when I signed up for Wikipedia, but it turned out to be a very good choice. I've learned through experience that it's good not to be able to be connected. Enigma ^message 02:36, 4 June 2008 (UTC)
• Between the possibly divisive connotations of xenocidic vs. Xeno, I think I'd go with your current name. Just my opinion though. Congrats btw. dorftrottel (talk) 04:01, 4 June 2008 (UTC)
• :I don't agree. Xeno is not Xenu. Plus, it sounds cool. Enigma ^message 04:43, 4 June 2008 (UTC)
• I didn't take a look at the details within those hidden spoilers, but I think your username is fine. I don't see it as a violation of WP:IU. Useight (talk) 04:06, 4 June 2008 (UTC)
• My concern about the name wasn't based on Ender's Game. It was about what the real world meaning would be. Look at Xenophobia. Xenocide would mean killing any foreigners or unfamiliar people. I don't see how keeping a name like "xenocidic" is prudent when you can't change its meaning. Doczilla _STOMP! 04:40, 4 June 2008 (UTC)
• I really don't think there's a problem. It seems unlikely to me that someone's going to interpret it that way and really be upset. What about a userpage disclaimer denying any xenophobic tendencies? Would that take care of any problems? delldot on a public computer talk 04:53, 4 June 2008 (UTC)
• I don't see this as a really major problem. As long as you have the proper disclaimers in place, there is no reason for it to be. This was only a minor component of my oppose comment at your RfA; it concerned me more that you hadn't thought through the possibility that others might find your name divisive. However, per the comments above, it seems that if you don't mind changing your name to avoid the possibility that it might be misconstrued and give the appearance of partiality in some hypothetical future dispute you might be involved in, this might be a good time to do it. I hope that helps; if the thoroughness and thoughtfulness you've brought to this exercise are any indication of your style, I am sure you will be a very good admin. --John (talk) 05:27, 4 June 2008 (UTC)
• I cant say I personally have an issue with it. You could, as a happy little compromise, edit your sig to say, "Xeno" while still retaining xenocidic as your offical name. Much like I have with Queerbubbles to QB, queer being the operative word. Qb | ^{your 2 cents} 12:38, 4 June 2008 (UTC)
• I agree with delldot Dave the Rave 17:28, 4 June 2008 (UTC)
• I feel that your name actually accurately reflects the job of an admin. You must be forever conscious of the power to wipe out large groups through carelessness. Also, at worst maybe you could just change your signature to "Xeno" or some such? Adam McCormick (talk) 00:09, 5 June 2008 (UTC)
• I take no offense to your name. Ecoleetage (talk) 13:08, 5 June 2008 (UTC)
• I have never seen your username as offensive. Actually, I am kind of jealous. Mine is just so boring. J.delanoy^gabsanalyze 14:05, 5 June 2008 (UTC)
• I've never had any negative feelings towards xenocidic's username,in fact, it's what drew me to him in the first place. Mr. Green^{Hit Me Up}Userboxes 15:06, 6 June 2008 (UTC)
• I've always thought your name was pretty cool. (not as cool as mine though :P ) Before your RFA, I'd never thought about it and when I did, I was thinking the "xenophobic" thing, which you are obviously not. Thingg^⊕⊗ 22:30, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

Moonriddengirl, in a [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=215978139&oldid=215973972 thorough and well-written examination] of my deleted contributions, raised a concern about my usage of the tag "CSD A1". This went [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=215981519&oldid=215978189 back] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=215989781&oldid=215981519 forth] for [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=215996837&oldid=215993245 some time], as I [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia%3ARequests_for_adminship%2FXenocidic&diff=216001882&oldid=215997588 explained] how the articles met my understanding of A1. She [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia%3ARequests_for_adminship%2FXenocidic&diff=216002873&oldid=216001882 confirmed] that I misunderstood A1, which I [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=216003676&oldid=216002873 conceded]. {{user|Friday}}, thinking me a devil, played advocate with an [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia%3ARequests_for_adminship%2FXenocidic&diff=216004563&oldid=216003676 exposition] about how admins sometimes need to ignore all rules, in particular noting that he would like to "see admins deleting whatever is obviously inappropriate by an understanding of the general goals and principles of the project". Moonriddengirl, showing her angelic side, [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=216009344&oldid=216004563 rebuted], suggesting that admins should not "have the power to unilaterally delete articles". Realizing that this wider issue did not really apply to my RFA, she invited Friday to her talk page for drinks, and a healthy debate ensued regarding this matter which you can see at this [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Moonriddengirl&oldid=216058722#You.27re_right permalink]. As for my RFA, she [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=216041254&oldid=216009344 clarified] that she had "otherwise overwhelming approval" of it and that she was "otherwise very impressed with [my] contributions, ... level-headedness and ... approach to Wikipedia". She suggested I "proceed cautiously while getting the hang of CSDs".

• {{User|Moonriddengirl}}, per above
• {{User|Firsfron}} [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=216054203&oldid=216041254 supported], but advised me "to consider Moonriddengirl's reservations"
• {{User|DGG}} [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=216332763&oldid=216330156 opposed], saying the issue revealed by Moonriddengirl was "careless CSD tagging"
• {{User|Johnbod}} [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia%3ARequests_for_adminship%2FXenocidic&diff=216372303&oldid=216371753 opposed], per DGG, noting these were "very recent and basic mistakes"
• {{User|Celarnor}} [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=216529723&oldid=216481931 opposed] on the basis of these tags, saying that it indicated that I was "someone who isn't here to build an encyclopedia"
• {{user|Dorftrottel}} [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia%3ARequests_for_adminship%2FXenocidic&diff=216589603&oldid=216581582 switched from support to oppose], "per several concerns brought up above" (I'm unsure if this issue was one of them, though as it makes up the bulk of the opposing section, I gather it was)
• {{User|Madman2001}} [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=216719044&oldid=216700818 opposed], calling me "speedy-happy", I replied [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=216721393&oldid=216720710 here].
• {{User|Tiptoety}} [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=216725651&oldid=216721393 opposed] citing concern that I would misuse the delete button and per my reply to Madman, teaching me that sometimes, it's best just to keep your mouth shut.
• {{User|Nsk92}} [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=216912744&oldid=216910880 opposed], per John and DGG stating that he thought I was "too hasty with speedy delete tags"
• {{User|Wisdom89}} was an early [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=215418868&oldid=215418055 strong supporter], who later changed to [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=216913787&oldid=216913283 weak oppose], suggesting I had a "very tenuous/shaky grasp of CSD policy"
• {{User|KillerChihuahua}} [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=216956352&oldid=216955587 opposed], per DGG and Moonriddengirl.

• The explanation text for CSD criteria A1 is as follows:

• My goodness, but you are meticulous. :) A good trait, I think. At least one of them was not deleted by a proper criterion, but that was not your fault. :Golf in middle earth was deleted as WP:CSD#G1, nonsense. Nonsense has a specific and very strict definition on Wikipedia, here. I suspect that it was deleted under the suspicion that it was a hoax, which would properly be a WP:CSD#G3, vandalism, deletion. However, as we now know, it wasn't a hoax, but legitimate information, if not notable enough for a stand-alone article. The nonsense tag is often misapplied, so I'd suggest you watch out for those. In addition to hoaxes and generally unencyclopedic material ("Bob is a good dog"--a legitimate A1 candidate!), I've seen it put on foreign language articles (on the premise that foreign languages are nonsense to an English encyclopedia). G3 is a little tricky, too, especially when it comes down to hoaxes. Even if it looks blatant (and I would honestly have thought that one was), I always verify by searching before deletion. I do not want to be the admin who deletes Leck mich im Arsch! If I have the slightest doubt, I'm putting it up for wider review. Bulletball should not have been deletable by any of the speedy criteria aside from WP:CSD#G4 without an application of WP:IAR, as games are not a valid candidate for WP:CSD#A7 and the article was not promotional and so did not meet WP:CSD#G11. But I'd like to note that, in my case, my point was never about whether those articles were encyclopedic, but only that I look for a thorough understanding of the deletion criteria and the consensus for when and how they are to be used before supporting an RfA. Again, though, your other contributions won my respect nevertheless. You are always welcome to drop by my page, to get (or give) advice. :) And I'll go ahead and congratulate you here for weathering the process. I remember well how agonizing it was. :/ You passed with a wider margin than I did. :D --Moonriddengirl ^(talk) 03:02, 4 June 2008 (UTC)

kmweber was an [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=215562057&oldid=215553000 early opposer], stating in his edit summary that the candidate "assumes we all share his faults" and "fails to recognize that people can change their minds over time." Originally I had meant to let this comment stand on its own, but a well-meaning supporter [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=215640059&oldid=215581769 asked for clarification] which led Bobet to [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=215641593&oldid=215640059 speculate] that it had to do with [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Guest9999&diff=213125536&oldid=213125275 my comment] at Guest9999's RFA self-nom in response to kurt's [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Guest9999&diff=213116954&oldid=213116597 famous oppose statement].

• {{User|kmweber}}, per above
• {{User|seresin}} [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=215853747&oldid=215837479 opposed], stating that bringing up kurt's "years-old self-nom RfA in that manner was probably supposed to be funny, but it comes off to me as petty and immature, and it did not add anything to the conversation"
• {{User|John}}, [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=216330096&oldid=216323981 opposed] per Seresin, and [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia_talk:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=216473175&oldid=215402405 elucidated] on the talk page of the RFA stating that, in addition to his concern about the username, the "recent snippy comment to K Weber, [was] enough to make me doubt whether you have yet got the right temperament for the role."

• As I stated in [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia_talk%3ARequests_for_adminship%2FXenocidic&diff=216477790&oldid=216473175 my response] to John's further remarks on the RFA talk page, the comment was indeed ill-advised and unhelpful.
• I could've apologized to kurt during the RFA, however it would've seemed insincere (i.e. an apology merely to prevent further opposes).
• Frankly, I believe that everyone is entitled to their opinion.
• I regret making the statement, not because it caused people to oppose my RFA, but because it makes me look immature and petty, which is out of character for me.
• I've since apologized to kurt.

• Your [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk%3AKmweber&diff=216980064&oldid=216885835 apology] to kurt could hardly be improved upon and I think puts the matter firmly to rest. We all say things in the heat of the moment that we later have cause to regret, and normally an apology is quite sufficient. As above, my concern was that this might indicate a temperamental deficiency that would potentially create problems for an admin. I no longer have any qualms about this and I look forward to working with you in the future. --John (talk) 05:36, 4 June 2008 (UTC)

My [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia%3ARequests_for_adminship%2FXenocidic&diff=215425380&oldid=215423922 first oppose] came from Naerii, who felt that my answer to Q2 indicated somewhat weak mainspace contributions. For "best contributions", I had cited major cleanup efforts I did for [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=WeMix.com&diff=210842157&oldid=210834158 WeMix.com] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Realtime_Worlds&diff=206280510&oldid=205820330 Realtime Worlds], but I also noted template work and new article work. My nominator [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia%3ARequests_for_adminship%2FXenocidic&diff=215427307&oldid=215425380 came to my defense], suggesting I "deserve[d] credit for trying to salvage an article [I] initially taged for speedy deletion" and that the difference between what Realtime Worlds looked like [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Realtime_Worlds&oldid=205820330 before ]was "vastly different" than what it looked like [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Realtime_Worlds&oldid=206280510 after]. I [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=215429499&oldid=215427761 clarified] as to why I left the "rewrite" tag on the article (in retrospect, it should have been removed). While Naerii was initially [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=215544628&oldid=215543595 unconvinced], they later [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=216536744&oldid=216530826 deleted the entire oppose discussion and switched to support], citing a popular Eminem song in the edit summary as the justification for this change.

• {{user|Naerii}}, per above
• {{user|J Milburn}} ([http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=215754790&oldid=215736825 weakly supported]) - "would like to see some slightly better mainspace contributions"
• {{User|LessHeard vanU}} ([http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=216199060&oldid=216114487 neutral]) - citing involvement in only a "narrow area" of Wikipedia
• {{User|Pixelface}} ([http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia%3ARequests_for_adminship%2FXenocidic&diff=215534017&oldid=215530855 opposed]) - partially on the concern that I "only [write] about video games"

• Diversify mainspace contributions
• Possible areas for diversification:
• Proposed WP:MILHIST / WP:VG collaboration
• Children's television shows, as I watch a lot of these with my son
• Consider working on an article to bring it up to FAC status
• Continue to create new articles when appropriate and expand on those I've already created

• Mainspace edits are importent, but the "behind the scenes" work that xenocidic has been doing is just as importent.Mr. Green^{Hit Me Up}Userboxes 15:13, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

A somewhat minor concern as it was raised only in the support section, Jbmurray [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=215881342&oldid=215879625 weakly supported] and wrote that "edits to [my] own user page far outnumber edits to any other; hence Xenocidic shows a tendency towards using WP as a social network" and also noted "blog-like activity" (my [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?&oldid=212609274 "Hello world"] monthly Wikipedia progress reports).

• {{user|Jbmurray}}, per above, also noted my creation some months ago of a seemingly unencyclopedic user category which was subsequently deleted.
• {{user|MrPrada}} [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Xenocidic&diff=215415348&oldid=215413449 supported], but raised concern about the "social networking aspects of StatusBot"

• Deep cuts to my main userpage, especially the moving of most userboxen to a subpage
• Regarding StatusBot - I feel that it was a useful tool that let other users know if you were around. Some people are often looking for a "quick answer". See also WP:HAU. (SoxBot V has since been indef blocked, though I will still likely maintain my status indicator manually)
• Initially, the "Hello World" did function somewhat as an unencyclopedic blog (see especially February and March), however, recently I've been using it to track what areas of Wikipedia I've been focusing on, and things I learn along the way. I would like further community input on whether there is utility in this.

• .

Feel free to make any general comments or suggestions here.

Image:Admin T-shirt.svg^gabsanalyze 01:06, 4 June 2008 (UTC)]]

I don't know you, but congrats on your new adminship! --Justpassin (talk) 01:09, 4 June 2008 (UTC)

You've got a slight typing error in this section, where you have "Wisdom89 was an early was an early strong supporter". Useight (talk) 02:32, 4 June 2008 (UTC)

Lol at your summary: "While Naerii was initially unconvinced, they later deleted the entire oppose discussion and switched to support, citing a popular Eminem song in the edit summary as the justification for this change." - it makes me sound so crazy when written formally like that! I just realised that my concerns were kind of petty, and seeing as I supported Evula in her recent RFB even after seeing her mention somewhere that she hasn't written much in the articlespace I figured it would be hypocritical not to support you for admin. It's nice that you're taking opposes into account rather than taking a stance of "well I've passed now, I can forget all that crap", though. My exams are over soon (in 6 hours as a matter of fact :o) so if you need any help writing articles over the summer I'd be glad to assist (personally I'm going to be writing some boring history stuffs). Improving an article to GA or FA can be pretty daunting on your own, so I'd be happy to help out if you like :)

Hey Xenocidic, I hope you weren't offended/put off by my switch (seemingly at the last minute) to a weak oppose. Nothing personal of course. I do think you're a strong contributor/editor, but after revisiting the discussion, the CSD tagging took me somewhat aback. I swayed back and forth about it for a while before changing my !vote. I think you'll make a good admin though, just as long as you don't bite the newbies by tagging an A7 as an attack page : ) Wisdom89 _{(T / ^C)} 04:37, 4 June 2008 (UTC)

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Congratulations on getting the mop. Now it's time to see if what they say is true: "be careful what you wish for, for you will surely get it..." I was especially interested because your RfA was the first one for an editor that I actually knew before seeing the RfA. Wikipedia needs more like you - see you around! Frank  |  talk  11:40, 4 June 2008 (UTC)

[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk:ThisIsaTest&curid=13223584&diff=217008447&oldid=217008182 here]. Took me a moment to get it and realise I still had the test account on my automatic watchlist -- but that was great. Thanks for the morning laugh and congrats. _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 13:30, 4 June 2008 (UTC)

Congrats on your successful RFA! If you need anything or have any questions or want a 2nd opinion, feel free to drop me a line any time!. Chrislk02 ^{Chris Kreider} 16:00, 4 June 2008 (UTC)

Congrats!!!!I new you would pass!!!!

Yeah, well, there's only like one person on Wikipedia who I think possibly deserves to be an admin more than you and now you are one. Also, great idea with RfA analysis page. Maybe I'll get a chance sometime to stealcopy that idea sometime. As for your other idea, I dunno man. I [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk%3AThingg&diff=217096471&oldid=217055917 still make mistakes] with CSD tagging (though this one was a result of misunderstanding how Twinkle works) and that definitely would not help me very much, especially considering my lack of CSD participation was a major factor in the failure of my rfa. (that, along with my boneheaded answers to the questions....) Anyway, I think I should probably wait until late June at the absolute earliest before trying again. Either way, I don't really need the tools to do what I do (though me having them might make some of the guys at AIV happier.....) and if I do need an admin for something like a move-over-redirect, I know exactly who to ask ;) so it's no big deal if I don't have the tools. Not to say I wouldn't like to have them, I would, but I'm basically saying that I can still make good (even great....well... ;) ) contributions to Wikipedia without them. So yeah. Congrats on your Rfa (again). It's really cool you passed it. Anyway, talk to you later. Thingg^⊕⊗ 17:01, 4 June 2008 (UTC)

I missed your RFA!, Here's my after-the-fact support, and congrats on the mop. ⇒SWATJester ^{Son of the Defender} 00:37, 5 June 2008 (UTC)

Three cheers and a tiger for your successful RfA! Ecoleetage (talk) 02:29, 5 June 2008 (UTC)

Congratulations on getting your adminship. I'd write something more meaningful if I had more time, but this is all for now. StaticGull  Talk  17:39, 5 June 2008 (UTC)

I can't remember what the encounter was. But it must have been good :). Congrats again, have a good day. <3 Tinkleheimer TALK!! 17:55, 5 June 2008 (UTC)

Congradulations! {{subst:smile}} Hope you have a wonderful time on wikipedia as an admin, hope to see ya around-

Congrats on becoming a Admin. Electrical^{Vandilize Me} 13:33, 8 June 2008 (UTC)

And thanks to you for your note and your thoughtful response to RfA comments. Congratulations and good luck with the adminship! --jbmurray (talk • contribs) 07:25, 10 June 2008 (UTC)

I saw that you were named an administrator even though I have only dealt with you a little. Congratulations. Chris (talk) 18:35, 15 June 2008 (UTC)