User talk:Azaz129/Archive10


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Quick fyi
I tweaked your sig to comply with the sig rules. All I needed to do was reduce the size of the images to 16px (approximately one line of text). Just notifying you. -- 18:29, May 6, 2010 (UTC)

Just in case I need backup..
I just noticed that a few days ago Endasil decided to edit my signature without notifying me or even discussing it with me beforehand, claiming it somehow violates a signature guideline. I have left a message [http://runescape.wikia.com/wiki/User_talk:Endasil#My_signature.. on his talk page], but I would like to know that I won't have to worry about this happening again. 01:14, May 8, 2010 (UTC)
 * Never mind, I went ahead and posted a Yew Grove discussion so we can settle this once and for all. 01:50, May 8, 2010 (UTC)
 * I really don't think anyone is going to be upset if you revert your signature. You had it for what, 2 years? This is all so pointless .. 06:13, May 8, 2010 (UTC)

Re:Quick chat
Ah, it just so happens that I logged off shortly before you posted that message. Can we meet up in the IRC 2 hours from now? 08:04, May 8, 2010 (UTC)

Hola!
Hola! Me preguntaba si podía adoptar la versión en español de la Wika Runescape? --Archie 01:01, May 14, 2010 (UTC)
 * No hablo español. However, you'll need to speak to staff about that here.-- 01:32, May 14, 2010 (UTC)
 * Sorry. Thanks anyway! Archie 10:50, May 14, 2010 (UTC)

Question
I have a question, and you're the first admin name I ran into, so yeah. Is it possible to change the username that I used to register, or should i just create a new account? I'm cause I never really liked my username, and seeing the new signature policy encouraged me to ask cause I don't want to go by my current username.

Thanks in advance. 20:46, May 15, 2010 (UTC)
 * This is my new user, you can block DeeME. 08:30, May 16, 2010 (UTC)

Communism/fascism
Wow... People are still complaining about it. :O 17:46, May 16, 2010 (UTC)
 * Wow that edit just had me lolling. Guess I'm just easily amused.Degenret01 05:01, May 19, 2010 (UTC)

Re: the new essay
I have no more subtopics that I can think of, but I'll make sure the topic keeps percolating in my brain to see if anything else pops up. I wouldn't have thought of Expectations or the Scope of individualism areas, good thinking. Some people really too many expectations and misconceptions about a sysops role at times, it would be nice to have an essay we can have them read. Weird, the buttons are gone, now I have to type out tildes.Degenret01 04:59, May 19, 2010 (UTC)

Requesting Revision Delete
An ip added some images to two pages via a hosting site that where incredibly large for the pure purpose of slowing down pages. I looked at the task manager when opening it, and my browser was taking up over 7,000 K-bites, effectively locking my browser and those of several others. To prevent users from stumbling upon the revisions, I ask you delete every contribution by this ip. The Ip was blocked by Degen for three months. I am asking you to do this because you are the most recent crat to have edited at the time of writing. 02:01, May 20, 2010 (UTC)

Rollback
Hey, I've read the articles about rollback and signed here. I understood the information, and I would like to request the rollback feature. Thanks. 16:56, June 4, 2010 (UTC)
 * Thanks! 22:29, June 4, 2010 (UTC)

RfA closure
Haloolah's RfA is due for closure, could you close it? Thanks. 09:48, June 8, 2010 (UTC)

On that note. I hope you don't mind if I ask why you went with unsuccessful. (I'm not doubting your judgment, I just like to understand things and move on as to how I can be a better editor.) Would I be right to assume it was because I retorted to every oppose I received in the first week? (In which case, I'm fine with it, because I didn't find out about that until Atlandy really brought it up, and I later found where it mentions that in the guide.) Anyways, thanks for your time,  19:09, June 8, 2010 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the response.   You're right.  I feel a lot better now.   19:32, June 8, 2010 (UTC)

RevisionDelete
Hey Azaz, would you mind deleting this revision of Distractions and Diversions Locations, as it discloses personal details? Thanks- 19:15, June 10, 2010 (UTC)

Re:Bot
Yes, I've tested it (though only on this account, I haven't done any editing on CookBot yet). On Forum:Userbox Proposal, I moved five templates to their new home under Template:Userbox. While this is not particularly extensive, I would simply be doing the same thing, say, 600 more times. I could test it some more if needed, but I'm not sure what this would accomplish besides cluttering up the RecentChanges. As I said on the bot request, this is only semi-automated, so I would review each edit. Not as much chance for problems.

On a somewhat related matter, I can't edit User:Zaladin, due to the spam filter. Why is this?

Thank you,

-- 00:36, June 22, 2010 (UTC)
 * Thanks. I've also done some testing (without actually editing) as well.   00:44, June 22, 2010 (UTC)

Forum:We have more friends space now..
Since you are a neutral party, could you please archive it? There should be enough discussion to determine there was no consensus to reopen the rank requests and there hasn't been a response since the 18th. 15:21, June 22, 2010 (UTC)


 * I personally think there was slight consensus to rank users in times strictly specified by tLUL. But, anyway, do you think the waiting list/queue at RS:RFR should be wiped? They were all added months ago, and since then, many will not be around any more or the community's opinion of them may've changed. It's going to be another few months before ranks reopen, and I think it is silly giving priority to users who are inactive or not interested any more. Cheers, 13:43, June 23, 2010 (UTC)


 * These screenshots just occured at 19:00 BST on 23rd June 2010, I was going to post them on the thread, but the thread was archived... This is my argument that we DO need more ranks in the clan chat... 18:10, June 23, 2010 (UTC)

http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/2194/100623185958.png http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/2964/100623190003.png http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/3238/100623190008.png http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/679/100623190155.png

Category:Active requests
Would it be possible to automate that? Like use the same username template and have Category:Active Requests| ? Or would it break for reasons I am not aware of? 05:06, July 3, 2010 (UTC)
 * Yes, it would be possible. I can do that now if you want me to ^.^ 05:07, July 3, 2010 (UTC)
 * Admittedly it's about the smallest edit that a 'crat tends to make to an RfA, though of course, feel free to if you wish. :)-- 05:20, July 3, 2010 (UTC)
 * Look at that. Psycho Robot did if for us. How kind of him :) 05:29, July 3, 2010 (UTC)

Defining roles
I would love to get some ideas out there. "Scope of individualism amongst administrators" seems to call out to me right now, although I do have to wonder, with so many of the current crop of wikians not numbering among my fans so much, would my words fall on deaf ears? SO be it, there would be some to consider it, and that is enough.

I am sorry to hear about your troubles man. My best wishes for all of you.--Degenret01 05:58, July 9, 2010 (UTC)


 * Woops, wrote my own opening essay before I saw your response. Hopefully it can trigger some good discussion.--Degenret01 06:18, July 9, 2010 (UTC)

Hey Azaz, I am interested in helping out too. I'm most keen to work on the section for the Community's expectations for administrators, although the Role of Counter Vandalism is a close second. Thanks. 06:34, July 9, 2010 (UTC)

So anyone I don't name can be "that damn Degen" lol. First name to come to mind is Psycho,he has a good grasp on reality. Its funny in a way, I often disagree with a lot of what he says but he is one of the ones I respect the most. Cool that way.--Degenret01 06:41, July 9, 2010 (UTC)
 * That damn Degen! Can I suggest a category and then moderate it? If so I'd like Dispute settlement. If not, I'll take Consensus determination. 06:50, July 9, 2010 (UTC)

Gaz and Endasil probably would be good choices too. 06:57, July 9, 2010 (UTC)
 * You won't regret this Azaz.
 * http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/9346/alex2k.jpg
 * 07:04, July 9, 2010 (UTC)


 * Wow, looks epic. It's great your bringing out more informal community discussion on this. User:Azaz129/Defining administrators/Role of consensus determination strikes me as something that is both important and something I take an interest in. Is there anything I need to do to start off with? Cheers, 07:06, July 9, 2010 (UTC)

Hmm, I need a little help. Originally, I was planning something along the lines of the community's expection of administrators with relation to use of the tools and conduct, but I just realised that the former also comes under two other sections (Role of counter vandalism and Role of maintenance work). Any advice? (I could do away with the first section though.) 07:59, July 9, 2010 (UTC)

I'd be glad to help out; the maintenance work section would be a good section for me to work with. 10:27, July 9, 2010 (UTC)
 * Rawr. I was just browsing the wiki and noticed you are working on a project. If you still have any empty sections I'd be happy to help. 19:57, July 9, 2010 (UTC)
 * Yes, my talk page stalker instincts allowed me to quickly absorb all the necessary info. Counter vandalism would be great. Thanks, 20:22, July 9, 2010 (UTC)

I'll take the Perception and AEAE section if you want. If you want a sysop to do it, I understand that too. 21:20, July 14, 2010 (UTC)

DBAD
Oh geez, you really did it this time...

http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/5360/dickcheneyangry.jpg

OH GOD, RUN!!!

http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/4797/dick1k.png

ITS INHUMAN!!!

http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/9263/dick2.png

NOOOOO!!!

http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/2836/dick3.png

WHY, GOD?! WHYYYYY?!?!

06:27, July 10, 2010 (UTC)

Role of counter vandalism
My section is all set to begin discussion whenever you are ready to open it. 20:25, July 15, 2010 (UTC)

Defining Administrators
Hey Azaz. I really like the work that you, Psycho Robot, and Degenerate have done recently with the Defining Administrators project. The discussions are bound to be interesting, and I hope that we can incorporate some of their fruits into official wiki policy. A while back I had been thinking about how becoming an editor involves agreeing to work by the style guide and a host of other policies that govern the ways that users behave. Similarly, I thought that becoming an administrator should involve accepting an additional set of policies - an "administrator's guide," of sorts. While we have several individual policies regarding the use of administrator tools, it's never really been presented as a cohesive whole before, and the project you've started is a big step in the right direction. I also read through your other two essays, and I'd like to thank you for providing the wiki with some much-needed introspection. 04:03, July 16, 2010 (UTC)

Vandals
Look at this http://runescape.wikia.com/index.php?title=Starved_ancient_effigy&action=history its vandalism below my edit.

Rollback
Can you grant me rollback to help me combat vandalism easier? Although I do not have many edits here, I have over 16k at Wikipedia, where I also have rollback. I have read the appropriate policies and have understood them. Thanks. Cheers, 01:02, July 20, 2010 (UTC)

RE:
Can you at least warn them for misusing rollback? That was, quite frankly, ridiculous. 06:53, July 20, 2010 (UTC)

Just wondering
Hi, I was just wondering how you get pictures to always be by your signature? I want some and I don't know how so if anyone knows how, please message me. AndyMossers 08:58, July 22, 2010 (UTC)

RE: RSWP
As far as I know, the RSWP has received four submissions (one quest review and three pieces of fan fiction) since May 2010. That's not too bad, I suppose. The good thing is that people actually read them; nearly 400 people (assuming the poll hasn't been manipulated or something) have read the quest review, which was posted on May 26. 13:20, July 27, 2010 (UTC)

Deletion of account
Hey Azaz i just created a account on rs wiki but my computer is facing A lot of problems ever since i kind created a account can u plz delete my Account --PK end game 08:14, July 30, 2010 (UTC)PK end game
 * It is technically impossible to delete an account on the RuneScape Wiki (or any wiki based off of MediaWiki, if that matters). 17:03, July 31, 2010 (UTC)

Email Link on RuneScape:Administrators
Hello, I was just wondering if you would be OK with having a link to your email on RuneScape:Administrators. You don't need to provide your email address, as it will be linked to through Special:Emailuser. Please respond on my talk page. Thanks! 20:17, July 31, 2010 (UTC)

Random question
Why is revision delete only avaliable to crats? Admins can already do a revision delete by deleting all revisions then restoring all but the one we want to delete, not to mention we can do a single revision delete on files, so why don't we have the ability in the article space? I haven't come across a situation where I'd need it, it just seems strange that its not avaliable to sysops. 19:08, August 1, 2010 (UTC)
 * It is not available for sysops mainly because Wikia is not willing to enable it for sysops. Special:RevisionDelete is more than just a delete and restore, it can also be used in log entries and other areas. As such, Wikia does not enable it for sysops usually. 19:25, August 1, 2010 (UTC)
 * Oh I see. I thought it was just a shortcut to the circuitous revision delete I described earlier. Well in that case I can see why they don't want a bunch of people to use it. Now go back to whatever you were doing. Probably something boring. 19:27, August 1, 2010 (UTC)

Wild Spikes
Er, I must have misclicked something when moving that file. Thanks for fixing it. 23:11, August 3, 2010 (UTC)
 * Ooh, that is strange... 23:23, August 3, 2010 (UTC)

Spam =/= Trolling
Hi, I think you meant trolling here. See Help:Spam for what spam is. Sorry for being nitpicky; please don't hurt me :o 02:52, August 7, 2010 (UTC)
 * Still not spam@@@@@@ - But I see what you are saying, and nobody other than me cares. Thanks for your patience. 03:01, August 7, 2010 (UTC)
 * Also, could you please sign again on my talk page? I want to see if I've actually fixed the sig problem or not. Thanks, 03:02, August 7, 2010 (UTC)
 * Mmm, also, the sig problem isn't solved. I've asked Wikia people, and they don't know how to fix it. 03:14, August 7, 2010 (UTC)
 * Joeyaa is good with fixing things :) 03:24, August 7, 2010 (UTC)

Is it possible to raport anybody on Runeskape wiki?
I want to rapport an accaount on RuneScape wiki named: =="Anonymous contributor" because he changed the bronze scimitar info (attack bonus and that stuff). He changed the bonus to 999 on everything slash bonus etc.

Is that possible to kick/rapport him?==

RE:"Our current situation"
I'll elaborate on that soon, right now I'm trying to expand a policy and do homework, thanks. 07:08, August 10, 2010 (UTC)
 * Quickly, basically I also find some aspects of the Wiki "messed up". I will elaborate later. 09:14, August 10, 2010 (UTC)
 * Ok, here goes nothing. Basically, I find many aspects of the Wiki not being run as effectively as they could/should be. I cannot clarify that further as it is a general observation. Mainly, I find protocol and stiffness beginning to dominate decisions and guidelines around here. Fewer be bolds are occurring, in my opinion. As well as a more robot-like userbase which is following the status-quo more and more. Final point, I believe the Wiki is still working fantastically and not massively undermined by my above observations. I may be due at a mental institution soon... 08:21, August 11, 2010 (UTC)

Admins Amok
As an editor who has had to weigh hunting gear and take screen pics to get a page unlocked, I appreciate the effort to herd some of the big cats around here. I hope to see fewer legitimate contributions pushed to the side for the sake of the WikiStars far more feeble efforts as well. Thanks. --Sw0rd1867 20:40, August 10, 2010 (UTC)

Re: Like the corner of my mind
I must say I'm surprised you don't spend all your time reminiscing about this instead. 18:56, August 12, 2010 (UTC)

Just stopped in
Heya, I just stopped back to have quick look around - looks like you're doing a great job over here, love the attempt to have a proper discussion about RfA that attempts to get round the ego-driven 14 year olds problem. If you need to get hold of me, I'm user Bigcalm at the kingdom of loathing. I think I'm still technically a bureaucrat here, but I'm happy to resign (though I know it's a pain in the ass to demote a 'crat, contacting wikia, etc! I won't do any damage if you leave it :-)

Cheers --Eucarya Talk 21:06, August 12, 2010 (UTC)

P.S. Idea for a big project to keep people occupied:  Sort out the language links. There's now about a dozen runescape wiki's in different languages - During the end of my tenure here, I kicked off trying to link to them and get going, but now that they are getting pretty good, inter-wiki links would be great! All you need is, for example, Pillage de Pyramide at the bottom of each page (example is link to the french Pyramid Plunder article).


 * Thanks, it's just good to see somebody who knows what they're doing in charge here :-) --Eucarya Talk 21:42, August 12, 2010 (UTC)

Rollback privileges
Hi, though I've not been active long, I would like to request rollback privileges to help me combat vandalism =) I've read the examples and help articles and signed. 02:46, August 13, 2010 (UTC)

RE:Request closure
Done. 05:21, August 13, 2010 (UTC)

Rollback request
I have understood Help:Revert, RuneScape:Rollback examples and RuneScape:Assume good faith, and signed RuneScape:Rollback examples/Signed. Ω penBSDWiki 17:31, August 14, 2010 (UTC)

Forum:Additional requirements for the rollback group
Hey, just dropping by to make sure you're aware of the result of that thread - users requesting rollback now also require 200 non-user/user talk/sandbox edits, and their account needs to be at least 30 days old. Feel free to check contribs and such if you think its appropriate, use common sense and whatnot. 23:55, August 14, 2010 (UTC)

Recent changes
Thank you so much... -- 01:11, August 16, 2010 (UTC)
 * Actually, it's not working -- 01:13, August 16, 2010 (UTC)
 * I know. 20+ edits per min is ridiculous to do without a bot flag. -- 01:16, August 16, 2010 (UTC)
 * Sup, I'm done with the task, could you please remove the bot flag? Thanks. 01:43, August 16, 2010 (UTC)

Re: Re: Admins Amok
If it were only that short a journey... 1000 miles seems optimistic. Check out real quick. LOL. --Sw0rd1914 15:12, August 19, 2010 (UTC)

My note about sysops
Hi Azaz, I wanted to get some of my thoughts on paper the other day. I rambled on for quite a bit at User:Liquidhelium/Notes about adminship. Do you mind taking a look at it and telling me if there is a good chance that would piss people off? Thanks, 17:09, August 21, 2010 (UTC)

Request for oversight
Can you please delete the one deleted revision of File:Lobbygnh.PNG, since it reveals the IP address of the person who uploaded it. This is a proper use for oversight, right? I'm still a bit fuzzy on what its for. 02:12, August 22, 2010 (UTC)

User:Chicken7/Wikicapes
Hey there. I am going to start formalising and finalising the Wikicape project soon. The thing is, it's hard to resize the Wikicape images appropriately, and fit them where we need them to be. There are also other constraints that are halting the project. That said, I am asking you if you think it'd be okay if I upload the Wikicape images here. I'd place strict guidelines that only I may upload Wikicapes here until we can formalise a better process. I also will place the information and things in the RuneScape: project space, and the templates in the Template: space. I see no harm in these changes, and there is massive support on the Achievements Extension YG thread. I just wanted a second (well, 10th probably) opinion about the changes. Cheers, 10:49, August 22, 2010 (UTC)

oversight
http://runescape.wikia.com/index.php?title=Special:Undelete&target=Partyhat&timestamp=20100822171909 noy 100% sure anyone could get something from that, but it's better to be safe when it comes to personal information http://runescape.wikia.com/index.php?title=Special:Undelete&target=Partyhat&timestamp=20100822171944 the reverting of it. i dunno if you would hide it, but it's your choice. 17:25, August 22, 2010 (UTC)

Logo submissions
Um can we at least keep the table format? Right now it looks kinda messy. Btw I didn't mean for the polls to be an actual system already, just an indication. - 06:14, August 25, 2010 (UTC)

Sysop bots
Hi Azaz, I'd like some clarification about handing out sysop tools to bots. Since we sysop the person and not the account, when switching accounts the user can transfer the sysop tools. Does the same apply for bots? The difference with bots is that the user now has two accounts with sysop tools. I realize that AzBot went through an RfA, but was it absolutely necessary? 12:49, August 26, 2010 (UTC)
 * Another problem is that administrator bots have the potential to do a lot of damage. Since the owner is not really the user, per se, and instead it's a chunk of computer code, perhaps that justifies the need for a separate RfA? 01:58, August 27, 2010 (UTC)
 * The other question is about AWB accounts. Should your proposal pass, all AWB edits are to be moved to a different account. Stelercus has told me that he would only accept it if he was given sysop tools on the AWB account also. Since AWB is technically controlled by the user (as every edit must be approved), would that make AWB account eligible for sysop rights without another RfA? 22:15, August 27, 2010 (UTC)

I have no idea what to call the individual comments on a RfR, so I just replaced all instances of "vote" with something more neutral. Feel free to change it if you don't like my word choice. 00:59, August 28, 2010 (UTC)
 * And isn't it time to close the defining administrators project? 04:02, August 28, 2010 (UTC)

RS:AEAE with regards to the hilite
Hey Azaz, I have been thinking more about the topic mentioned in the title. I somewhat agree that the hilites aren't the cause of the problem, however, I do believe that they help to reinforce it. If you have time, and are in the mood, I'd like to discuss it further on the IRC. Thanks, 16:00, August 26, 2010 (UTC)

Be careful what you wish for
If we had a team of Morian Smiths, we may as well disable all editing save theirs, and retire :o 03:05, August 28, 2010 (UTC)

Rollback request.
Hey there. I would like to put in a request to have access to the rollback feature. I've been doing a lot of anti-vandal work and it would be very good to have while doing that. I know there is a rule to have an account for 30 days before you can get it, but I hope you can make an exception. Thanks a bunch! 04:53, August 29, 2010 (UTC)


 * Okay, that sounds fair enough. Thanks for the answer :) 08:19, August 29, 2010 (UTC)
 * I can vouch for him. 14:29, August 29, 2010 (UTC)