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What the heck is this gonna do?RoyBoy05:03, 22 Oct 2004 (UTC)

Trust, but verify

Trust, but verifyis old (but still solid) advice. Just a light-hearted link to a quirky little article. -2/0(cont.)18:49, 20 September 2014 (UTC)

Thanks again, wow that was messed up. Did we just post to each other's talk pages in the same minute about different things? Freaky. -RoyBoy18:54, 20 September 2014 (UTC)

Looks like it. Certainly I got your notice by saving this page and got a laugh when I saw who was pinging me. Happy editing. -2/0(cont.)19:05, 20 September 2014 (UTC)

Abortion: "Art, literature and film"

Since going back in the history files I see that you were the one who created this section of the abortion article, I thought I'd make sure that you know (what you probably already know) that it was recently removed from the article. There was a discussion about it on the article's Talk page at "Anne Sexton/Don't be buffaloed."KatieHepPal(talk)19:49, 8 January 2015 (UTC)

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Saipan Colonial Period Names

Dear RoyBoy, please consider:

The period when Saipan was controlled by the Spanish is called the Spanish colonial period. The period when Saipan was controlled by the Germans is called the German colonial period. The period when Saipan was controlled by the Japanese is called the Japanese colonial period.

but...

The period when Saipan was controlled by the US is NOT called the US colonial period.

Is uniformity of descriptions not a goal of Wikipedia? Is Wikipedia aiming at truth, or simply a mouthpiece for the colonial masters?

Thanks!— Precedingunsignedcomment added by202.155.205.54(talk)05:35, 11 February 2015 (UTC)

You may have a point, but you made it very poorly by making a header in Saipan very long and argumentative. A heading in an encyclopedia shouldn't contain a question. Do you have any sources that call it "US colonialism", is there evidence that this was done against the will of the population? -RoyBoy00:12, 15 February 2015 (UTC)

Hi Roy, I do have a point, and it's blindingly obvious! I tried to just change it so it was in line with the convention for the previous three periods, simply saying "US Colonial Period" but it got changed back, as for some reason the naming conventions magically changed the moment the first US boots hit the shores of Saipan. I would say unless you have a document showing that the people of Saipan invited the US in, then it's a colony regardless.— Precedingunsignedcomment added by202.155.205.54(talk)08:21, 3 March 2015 (UTC)

As a US "commonwealth"it's defined as" self-governing under a constitution of its adoption and whose right of self-government will not be unilaterally withdrawn by Congress ". If it isn't a colony, then calling it colonialism sounds inaccurate and inflammatory. You need reliable sources to support a minority view, not aninformal fallacytrying to shift the burden of evidence. -RoyBoy01:34, 8 March 2015 (UTC)

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Wikipedia:Today's featured article/July 13, 2017

Blade Runnerhas been scheduled for the above date astoday's featured article.I'd appreciate it if you could check the article one more time to make sure it's up-to-date. You're welcome but not obligated to edit the text that will appear on the Main Page; I'll be trimming it to around 1100 characters. Thanks! - Dank (push to talk)19:00, 13 June 2017 (UTC)

Thanks for heads up, brought blurb down to 1512. Will be hard to tighten without removing items, but without Rental and Remaster memes; gets it to 1327. -RoyBoy03:03, 15 June 2017 (UTC)

Getting the wikibug back:), down to 1415. -RoyBoy03:25, 15 June 2017 (UTC)

Careful, it's a hard bug to shake once you get it! - Dank (push to talk)03:29, 15 June 2017 (UTC)

Heh, damnnn straight. Can I aim for 1200 chars or under? -RoyBoy21:38, 16 June 2017 (UTC)

Down to 1257, removed Hollywood meme. -RoyBoy22:04, 16 June 2017 (UTC)

At first glanceBlade_Runnerstill looks sexy as hell, but if I engage my rusty Admin mode; would I be correct in thinking a good chunk ofBlade_Runner#Sequelcan be summarised, with existing content moved/merged toBlade_Runner_2049?-RoyBoy22:13, 16 June 2017 (UTC)

Great plan. - Dank (push to talk)01:24, 17 June 2017 (UTC)

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Thanks much! -RoyBoy14:27, 16 July 2017 (UTC)

Two years ago, you were recipient no.1684of Precious, a prize of QAI! --Gerda Arendt(talk)07:43, 13 July 2019 (UTC)

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Please consider improving the page to address the issues raised. Removing{{proposed deletion/dated}}will stop theproposed deletion process,but otherdeletion processesexist. In particular, thespeedy deletionprocess can result in deletion without discussion, andarticles for deletionallows discussion to reachconsensusfor deletion.--Tamzin^{[cetacean needed]}(she/they)01:45, 17 January 2022 (UTC)

Pending suspension of administrative permissions due to inactivity

Establishedpolicyprovides for removal of the administrative permissions of users who have not made any edits or logged actions in the preceding twelve months. Because you have been inactive, your administrative permissions will be removed if you do not return to activity within the next month.

Inactive administrators are encouraged to rejoin the project in earnest rather than to make token edits to avoid loss of administrative permissions. Resources and support for reengaging with the project are available atWikipedia:WikiProject Editor Retention/administrators.If you do not intend to rejoin the project in the foreseeable future, please consider voluntarily resigning your administrative permissions by making a request atthe bureaucrats' noticeboard.

Thank you for your past contributions to the project. — JJMC89bot00:06, 1 April 2022 (UTC)

New administrator activity requirement

The administrator policy has been updated with newactivity requirementsfollowing a successfulRequest for Comment.

Beginning January 1, 2023, administrators who meet one or both of the following criteria may be desysopped for inactivity if they have:

1. Made neither edits nor administrative actions for at least a 12-month period OR
2. Made fewer than 100 edits over a 60-month period

Administrators at risk for being desysopped under these criteria will continue to be notified ahead of time. Thank you for your continued work.

22:53, 15 April 2022 (UTC)

Imminent suspension of administrative permissions due to inactivity

Establishedpolicyprovides for removal of the administrative permissions of users who have not made any edits or logged actions in the preceding twelve months. Because you have been inactive, your administrative permissions will be removed if you do not return to activity within the next several days.

Inactive administrators are encouraged to rejoin the project in earnest rather than to make token edits to avoid loss of administrative permissions. Resources and support for reengaging with the project are available atWikipedia:WikiProject Editor Retention/administrators.If you do not intend to rejoin the project in the foreseeable future, please consider voluntarily resigning your administrative permissions by making a request atthe bureaucrats' noticeboard.

Thank you for your past contributions to the project. — JJMC89bot00:02, 24 April 2022 (UTC)

Suspension of administrative permissions due to inactivity

Establishedpolicyprovides for removal of the administrative permissions of users who have not made any edits or logged actions in the preceding twelve months. Because you have been inactive, your administrative permissions have been removed.

Subject to certain time limits and other restrictions, your administrative permissions may be returned upon request atWP:BN.

Thank you for your past contributions to the project. —xaosflux^Talk00:24, 1 May 2022 (UTC)

Thx for your ongoing work. Wow, 1 year & 1 month since my last edit... never thought that would happen when I first joined. Best of luck to u and the imperfect project. -RoyBoy17:43, 28 May 2022 (UTC)

Monsanto

You made a redirect,Controlling our food,about 15 years ago, and it now points to a section that no longer exists. Do you want to take a look at it?WhatamIdoing(talk)20:23, 12 March 2023 (UTC)

Thanks, updated to less specific destination. You sound familiar... wow its been awhile!Scanning user page; we match on Tobacco smoke and DST: my concern mental health. Windows, interesting stance, my guess more flexible, collaborative and distracting. Similar to why Android leads mobile, pricing is a factor but perhaps that dovetails into centralized vs decentralized control. I watch too much TV, while it would be more productive to redirect that time back to Wikipedia... alas the work fades into mediocrity.RoyBoy17:20, 10 June 2023 (UTC)

I find that it's still fun to add content, especially if I see some obscure detail in the news and wonder whether Wikipedia has an article on it yet.WhatamIdoing(talk)21:01, 10 June 2023 (UTC)

"Reearthing"listed atRedirects for discussion

The redirectReearthinghas been listed atredirects for discussionto determine whether its use and function meets theredirect guidelines.Anyone, including you, is welcome to comment on this redirect atWikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2023 August 24 § Reearthinguntil a consensus is reached.Skarmory(talk •contribs)07:43, 24 August 2023 (UTC)

Invitation to participate in a research

Hello,

The Wikimedia Foundation is conducting a survey of Wikipedians to better understand what draws administrators to contribute to Wikipedia, and what affects administrator retention. We will use this research to improve experiences for Wikipedians, and address common problems and needs. We have identified you as a good candidate for this research, and would greatly appreciate your participation in thisanonymous survey.

You do not have to be an Administrator to participate.

The survey should take around 10-15 minutes to complete. You may read more about the study on itsMeta pageand view itsprivacy statement.

Please find our contact on the project Meta page if you have any questions or concerns.

Kind Regards,

WMF Research Team

BGerdemann (WMF)(talk)19:26, 23 October 2024 (UTC)