:P Friends are more valuable than gold, more valuable than money. Money can't buy you friendship (but friends can get you money :P Just joking.). Have a nice day, you take care too. FredilYupigo00:32, 31 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Hi there, Riana, sorry about not answering earlier. I was changing my userpage. Did you get to talk to Will? I'm hesitant to leave any messages on his page right now for reasons which I'm sure you understand. As Moreschi said, he's going to be gone for a few days. You're not going to use my talk page as a chat room are you? Fredil sure has someone who doesn't like him. How's that for an incoherent paragraph? Hope you're doing well! --Kyoko00:54, 31 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Hi there, I noticed in the page history and such that mosf of the people who reverted Fredil's page didn't leave warnings. His page is on my watchlist, so if I see something, I'll be sure to leave warnings. Have fun in class! :| --Kyoko01:05, 31 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]
You're welcome :-) And happy halloween to you too! What kind of traditions do you have in Australia? I know in the UK they celebrate it differently than in North America, does Australia have unique traditions? — PumpkinEditor, atLarge! 03:33, 1 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Well that's no fun! I saw on the Halloween page that it was observed in Australia with "increasing popularity". It is kind of a pointless holiday now, but so much fun! And the sugar highs that go along with it... — Editor atLarge(speak)20:23, 2 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Riana, welcome at the wikiproject chemicals! I hope you have a good time editing pages about chemicals, there is always work to be done (a current example, Wim van Dorst just posted a lot of comments about lead nitrate, which is a FA-candidate). And if you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me, or one of the other participants in the wikiproject. Again: Welcome! --Dirk BeetstraTC23:53, 2 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Hello Riana. This is it, I think that I'm ready for an RfA. Runcorn created it here, and I've added co-nom sections for you and Mike, who offered to nominate me as well. If you haven't changed your mind about it, please add your co-nomination statement. :-) I shall launch my RfA late Saturday or early Sunday. Till then, feel free to edit the RfA as you please. Thank you. Best regards.--Húsönd00:24, 3 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you. :-) Take your time, it'll be some 48 hours before I launch it. *starting to get slightly nervous* Regards.--Húsönd00:28, 3 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you so much for all the time you took to provide such a kind, thorough nomination. :-) I'll tell you when I launch my RfA tomorrow. Kindest regards.--Húsönd17:02, 3 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
...but I want to wait until Will feels better. As I told Springeragh, the sensitive nature of the comments of Will and Fredil on my talk page, as well as my reactions, may be enough to discourage me from seeking review. If I am reviewed, all that would receive more visibility than it already has. Please tell me what you think I should do. Thanks! --Kyoko01:58, 3 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Hi there, and there's no rush to review me. You have something like 30 days before the page gets archived. Thanks, --Kyoko17:07, 3 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
I'm glad that you are pleased with the lung transplantation article. I have a vested interest in learning about this stuff, and I hope that other people are helped by the article as well. Of course, Wikipedia should not be relied upon as a source of medical information, as I'm sure you know. --Kyoko13:35, 4 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
For the longest time, the link was merely a redirect to the organ transplant article, which tells you almost nothing about lung transplants, other than that lungs are organs, and they get transplanted. Even if I weren't personally interested in this, the lack of an actual article would be appalling for an encyclopedia that has more than 1 million articles. --Kyoko13:48, 4 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
I really like this (especially if you watch carefully!) Thought it was funny given that people give teachers Apples Glen
Sorry! I have been (and still am) away on vacation - just logged on yesterday for the first time in about 2 weeks... back in a few days, but yes, all yours :) Glen10:27, 3 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
...for your support of my recent RfA. If you ever need any help from me as an admin or as a coopyeditor, do not be afraid to ask. good luck on your exams. Cheers. youngamerican (ahoy hoy) 19:25, 3 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
You're quite welcome. Btw, I skimmed through your userpage quickly and noticed you were Australian. You wouldn't happen to know much about the diplomatic/economic/cultural/military relations that Australia holds would other countries, would you? I started the US Australia relations article a while ago and haven't been able to get much help editing it. Sharkface21703:46, 4 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Hi, I need your help in fighting Vandals faster. Let me know if you use any tools or somthign that can make our work faster. And how do you usually fight them. codetiger07:26, 4 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you for your comments to my RfA, some things have been said in good faith and have been taken the wrong, on both sides. I would use the tools quite a bit if I received them, mainly for helping with the Pokémon Collaborative Project, since they are lacking a current active admin to merge histories, protet pages, fix renaming etc. This is quite a large task because of our mass amount of articles, over 600 for sure, which all receive a fairly high level of vandalism, which could be cut down on wih blocking tools, since many admins don't have Pokémon on their watchlists.
My next use for the tools would cutting back on speedy deletion backlogs, something which has gotten worse in just my time here, the length of time is not acceptable. Speedy deletion is supposed to remove harassing or inappropriate content quickly, and I think it's something that needs to be at the top of our back logs lists. Other uses would include DYK updation, and helping to mediate newer users, which isn't a tool use, but admins are supposed to help other users, and I want to help Wikipedia. Thanks for reading, HighwayGrammar Enforcer!08:59, 4 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Hello Riana! It's great to hear from you. I'm so glad to know that you've got User:Glen_S as your admin coach. He's a great guy with a lot of experience and a very solid understanding of the way Wikipedia works, and I'm sure you'll enjoy working with him. I look forward to voting for you on RFA in the very near future :-) Hope you're having a great day! David Cannon11:25, 4 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Mmm... my fault, not yours. There are bees around the rim of the plate the cake is on -- my nickname (in person) is "Bee". Kind of a pointless observation since nobody here calls me that, but I was excited at finding it and I guess I thought I'd share :-) — Editor atLarge(speak)23:54, 4 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Riana! Go to bed! Your talk page has been at the top of my watchlist for hours, and I know for a fact it's shortly after 1:00 in Melbourne right now... on MONDAY! Here it's Sunday morning -- it's okay for these Western guys to be up and editing. But not for you! Go sleep! </mothering> — Editor atLarge(speak)14:09, 5 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
We all need some tough love from time to time! And hey, I can enforce your wikibreak if you want me to. I'll request a block from an admin for not getting your homework done ;-) — Editor atLarge(speak)02:35, 6 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
You freaked me out when I saw an IP had edited my talk page... But anyway, thanks for the advice on talk page creepiness. It's not every day you get marriage proposals here :-)
I have now launched my RfA. Once again, thank you for offering to nominate me. I hope that everything goes right. :-) Kindest regards.--Húsönd19:09, 4 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
On the other hand, though, if Glen does manage to coach you well when he gets back, he'll be showered with praise and glory for the rest of his wikilife. To me, the challenge almost seems worth it... Daveydweeb (chat/patch) 00:42, 5 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Hehe, nicely done. Shouldn't you be studying? I know I should, but I've been post-processing episode four of the podcast all day.. and, uh, picking fights, apparently. On a slightly more serious note, it's gone to RfC, if you're interested. Daveydweeb (chat/patch) 13:25, 5 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Hello Riana, I have copied your userpage because I have always loved it. I gave you credits and all the good stuff. I hope you don't mind. It can be found Here. Thanks.--Arjun01:16, 5 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Same here, on my talk page, although i'll be changing the colours once i figure out how! Well done, i think we're in agreement that the page is awesome! CattleGirl talk | e@01:23, 5 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Hey Riana, I was wondering of you could help me out with getting votes for expanding an article I started a while back. My old US Australia relations article is currently being considered for expansion by the Wikipedia:Australian Collaboration of the Fortnight. To vote, go here and scroll to the bottom.
Aww, we'll miss you! Good luck with your exams, I summoned the muse of inspiration to assist you. :-) Thanks for everything! Kindest regards.--Húsönd05:12, 5 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
BTW, allow me to translate what CrazyRussian wrote on my RfA, as you seemed interested: "I naturally support this candidate. Because he has cockroaches. I support all with cockroaches". Apparently CrazyRussian noticed from my userboxes/category that I own hissing cockroaches as pets. Funny guy eh. :-) --Húsönd05:40, 5 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
I'm afraid it would take too much time to figure out exactly how to do it. I'm not sure which other admins are awake and online right now who are better at those more sophisticated blocks. Academic Challenger08:44, 5 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, it is pretty amazing. On the other hand, vandalizing talk pages is really more disruptive than vandalizing user pages because it causes problems with real users communicating with the person being vandalized. Academic Challenger09:24, 5 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
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Yes, so it seems. :-) By the way Riana, is it in your plans to become an administrator? I was just checking your contributions and I think that you have great potential for a successful RfA. If you ever need a nominator, feel free to contact me. Not only I believe that you are fit for adminship, as I also believe in returning favours (yes, quoting yourself here). ;-) Best regards.--Húsönd02:16, 6 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Hey again, do you know if Wikipedia has a regular IRC Chat Channel? I found the en.wikipedia channel for the site feed and the counter-vandalism.org channels, but nothing for regular chat. Mkdwtalk10:29, 6 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for the help, I found it! Yeah, I borrowed it, I hope you don't mind. Though I am thinking about changing the colours around. Mkdwtalk10:42, 6 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
I'm just starting to get the hand of layouts on here. I basically started yesterday. I was admiring your userpage and noticed a friends section, mind if I add myself? Mkdwtalk10:46, 6 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, and the messages on Spring's talk page? Hmm? On a side note, I noticed the nanotechnology mention on your user page. It's on mine too, but unfortunately it doesn't appear I'm as enthusiastic about it... — Editor atLarge(speak)20:29, 7 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Nope :-) Wish I was interested in chemistry and bio, but unfortunately the only thing about Nanotechnology that interests me is the size (I love tiny things) and the building-blocks aspect of it; stack up a bunch of nanoparticles and make a robot that travels through the bloodstream! Maybe you can get me interested in the scientific part of it :-) P.S. You didn't answer my question... what happened to the wikibreak?!? — Editor atLarge(speak)20:46, 7 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Sorry, replying up here (sheesh, I should just make my own section -- "Editor at Large driving Riana Crazy"! At any rate, you are very welcome. You're loved here, Riana! Face it! I got rid of my userpage and pared down my talk page for a while. It's coming back, no worries! — Editor atLarge(speak)11:35, 8 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
For being my friend and all that goes with it, I, $PЯINGεrαgђ, give you this cream tart. Enjoy! Riana, how could I have forgotten to put this here for so long? Certainly not because your name starts with R, therefore being down further on the list! No excuse there! Well, I've known a few who give this out, and it sure tastes good, so eat up!
Vandalism does rock. Even though reverting it rocks more. Speaking of which, I should thank Blnguyen and Atomic Suit for reverting the vandalism that $PRINGeragh left behind… — $PЯINGrαgђ Always loyal!01:15, 8 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Cool. Let me know when you are ready in late Jan (after you get back from India). In the mean time, test out the waters in some areas of the 'pedia that you may not be familiar with (if there are any). BTW, to all other potential noms, I CALL DIBS. :) youngamerican (ahoy hoy) 20:59, 7 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Oops, didn't realize that others had approached you. Well, I guess I just hafta beat them to the rush when you get back. Even if I lose out, let me know whe you get back with a non-RfA related message (you don't want to appear to be campaigning) so I can accidently stumble across your RfA ;) youngamerican (ahoy hoy) 21:13, 7 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Hmm, there are alot of newer users these days armed with popups that love to revert and give warnings. Just say that you are back. I will then zoom over to RfA and look for you to either create an RfA or give my support to an existing one. youngamerican (ahoy hoy) 21:28, 7 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
WHAT. I want to nominate her! She's mine, bitch! Step off! Or down. Or something. I'm not really hip to the kids' lingo. Uh. What I mean to say is, I'm happy to co-nominate you. Also, don't worry about images! I have, like, ten image edits, and I made it. :) (Seriously, I should really work on that.) Good luck with exams! -- Merope21:36, 7 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
:p Thanks for the kind words, guys. I had no idea people thought I was doing OK - I'm rather humbled, to tell the truth. I have to do some admin coaching first, and have to finish my exams, and have to go to India (!), but after that, I'll definitely give this some serious thought. Thanks very much for being so very encouraging! Now get off my talk page before people accuse you of collusion and conspiracy... :p riana_dzasta11:28, 8 November 2006 (UTC) P.S. E@L, noms get to vote too, so don't worry about that! :)[reply]
Staking my claim in co-nom list - I GOT THERE FIRST - we had a talk about this via e-mail a couiple days ago. Speaking of which, I'm just about to send you one, Riana. Cheers, Moreschi21:47, 9 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Hey Riana, thanks a lot for supporting my RFA... Well even though we never interacted before, you're kind of hard to miss:).. I have added myself to your list of friends. And well I see quite a lineup for your upcoming RFA... All the best! -- Lost(talk)10:51, 8 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, a "Did you know" section might be a fun idea. I'm very busy right now, but I'll starting thinking of some interesting things to put on there. In the meantime, if you have any bright ideas feel free to take the initiative. Welcome, by the way, it's good to see another chemist joining us - the chemists here get on pretty well together so I hope you'll find us a friendly group to work with. I teach organic chemistry, so I hope you do choose to go into that field! If you need any help (other than doing homeworks for you!) I'd be happy to help out. Cheers, Walkerma16:35, 8 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Ditto, but I'm not sure I could be much help there... I honestly know nothing about chemistry! I'll help with formatting, etc. but can't comment on the content. Anyway, let me know what you need and I'll see what I can do! — Editor atLarge(speak)18:23, 8 November 2006 (UTC) PS. it's not mood anymore, it's life![reply]
Hey Riana - thanks for the welcome. It was in record time, I'd only saved my userpage about one minute earlier!! Really nice of you. xx raining_girl17:29, 8 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Hey Riana good to see you do some neat work in the article K.A.Paul. I really hope this also would be of good help to you. Please do some thing if you can.
I really hope that I am not bothering you?? mmmm??? Good to know that u an Indian in AU. Cool. rencin24 — Preceding undated comment added 11:19, 9 November 2006
Well all those are actually stubs if you go through it well to be honest i did a lot of edit work too. If you anyone who can do fill the article more then it would be fine. Or you can just ask someone who might have an idea of too. Just guide them with those links like I did it to you.Thanks. R U an Indian????Good to know that?????If you do not mind can you also tell me which place u from. i just love AU, specially Sydney.Good luck take care.rencin24 — Preceding undated comment added 11:47, 9 November 2006
Woah, you modelled yourself on me? What, were you drunk at the time? o.O And I guess I'll be thinking seriously about adminship in a month or so (maybe for Christmas?), or whenever Yanksox decides that I'm not crap. :)
And thanks for the support on the Benis thing. Mostly, I'm concerned that I didn't take enough time to ensure that I was right on with the story before posting it, but it's not a huge thing -- I really just want to make sure I hurt other people as little as possible, hence the Purple Star and such. That was also mentioned in Ars Technica's rebuttal of my post, which means that at least a few thousands people will be aware that I screwed up initially. Thank god. :) Daveydweeb (chat/patch) 12:20, 9 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
If you ever run for adminship, I demand that you do it while drnka. :D
Hmm.. we just released a special edition of the podcast, and only after I spent an hour uploading the files and posting them on the internets did I realise that about twelve minutes in, there's this strange period of silence for about five seconds, so half a question is missing. "Fuck it," said I. I'm really professional about this, can you tell? Daveydweeb (chat/patch) 13:46, 9 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Hi there, I'm now being allowed a limited time online during my hospital stay. I don't have the time to respond to everyone, so I have to make this fast. Doctors have increased my dosage of sertraline, and they hope the increased dosage combined with more frequent therapy sessions will help stabilise my mood. I hope to be out of here by the weekend. Please spread the word for me, OK? As a side note, I am extremely concerned about User:Editor at Large. Wish me luck. (from Kyoko, posted on my talk page.) — $PЯINGrαgђ Always loyal!19:47, 9 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you so very much for voting support in my RfA. However, I have withdrawn due to reasons that a stressed user would withdraw under. I'm sorry I have failed you & your expectations. Thanks, Spawn Man09:02, 10 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Good luck with the exams, Riana! I hope they go well! And remember, Wikipedia will still be here when you come back, so don't worry about being away. :) -- Natalya17:19, 10 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
There's no problem with you, or anyone, joining up. Hope to see you soon! Start digging around for our first candidate, if you've got any ideas! DoomsDay34905:20, 11 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Rather slowly, but not poorly. Most of the oppose have very unusual reasons, most of which don't truly make sure or have some sort of inaccurate false reasoning, which I suppose is good because that means there is not a lot wrong with the article. Been trying like crazy to get it Featured though. heh, feel like voting on the subject (good or bad)? Mkdwtalk08:43, 11 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
hah yeah I was curious to see who would be the first person to find it. There are a couple places on my userpage where its hidden. And thanks for reviewing Vancouver, it was very thorough. I'll try and make the changes tonight. Mkdwtalk16:27, 11 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Things haven't been too bright for me lately. I've played the piano for 6½ years now (I think), so that's about half my life, which is kind of scary. I'm in about Grade 8, soon to be grade 9 (RCM level), and have attempted about five of Chopin's easiest Preludes op. 28. Fredil15:22, 11 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
So that fake barnstar came from you?!? Hahaha too funny. :-) Thank you. I'll place the broccoli one on my user page. Regards.--Húsönd15:49, 11 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Oh, after some investigation, I see that you only gave me the broccoli one. The other barnstar was such an odd way for a displeased user to show his frustration.--Húsönd15:56, 11 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]