User talk:Mets501/Archive 1

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One remark

Thank you for the new Polynomial expansion article. One remark: the links to sum and product need fixing, as they point now to disambiguation pages instead of the math concept. Thanks. :) Oleg Alexandrov (talk) 03:51, 25 February 2006 (UTC)

And the edit summary. :) Oleg Alexandrov (talk) 04:56, 4 March 2006 (UTC)

Re:Graphing software

I wrote my own graphing app and I drew some graphs with it to test it. It's not quite in a state where I can distribute it to others though :) If you want an easy, free graphing tool, try Winplot. enochlau (talk) 09:37, 5 March 2006 (UTC)

LaTeX as HTML

I'm sorry, but I don't know the first thing about LaTeX, or how the Wikimedia software handles it. A good place to start or ask for advice might be meta:help:Formula. —Michael Z. 2006-03-17 04:24 Z

LaTeX rendered as HTML

Technical part:

Math it rendered as either HTML (CSS class "texhtml"), or PNG (CSS class "tex").

The rules controlling their display are [1]:

img.tex {
	vertical-align: middle;
}
span.texhtml {
	font-family: serif;
}

Ideological part:

I didn't write that CSS, but serif is probably more like the font used to typeset math in paper math books, and someone thought it would look ugly to use sans serif for it or something like that. Sans serif is simply the default font in most browsers, so it wasn't touched. I guess that making everything serif would probably improve readability, but it's not very likely that it would be done, as too many people are used to the sans serif by now. Taw 23:39, 17 March 2006 (UTC)

disambiguate to limit

I notice that you've been disambiguating several links from limit to limit (mathematics). I guess the latter article is more specific and closer to the article you want, but that itself is a disambig page, disambiguating between limit of a function, limit of a sequence, net (topology), and limit (category theory). Ideally, all links to limit (mathematics) should be further disambiguated. -lethe ^talk + 14:53, 1 April 2006 (UTC)

Thanks, I didn't notice that. I'll disambiguate further in the future. --Mets501^talk 14:55, 1 April 2006 (UTC)

---

Also, I wonder if I can convince you to use lower case, thus:

[[limit (mathematics)|limit]]

The problem is that the capital letter seems to cause some editors to think it is necessary to use a capital, and then they start doing it in visible links, starting a common noun with a capital letter in the middle of a sentence. Michael Hardy 02:05, 2 April 2006 (UTC)

banjolin*

glad to see you cleaning up the banjoline and banjolin pages a bit - nice to know someone's actually read them! Eitch 01:36, 6 April 2006 (UTC)

Wiki toolbar

You recommended the wiki toolbar over at the village pump. I wonder if you can help me, I downloaded it after your comment, and on the format button the no wiki parsing doesn't work, nor do user defined formats I've tried adding. I assume that I alter the text <format>SELECTION</format> to read <ref>SELECTION</ref>, and then when I click that it should insert <ref>null</ref> into the window. I'm no programmer, just an average joe, so I apologise if I'm getting something simple wrong. I also apologise if you, too, are an average joe. Steve block talk

thanks, I see now what I was doing wrong, I wasdn't highlighting the text before clicking the format. Thanks for your help and your mentioning the toolbar in the first place. Steve block talk 16:23, 11 April 2006 (UTC)

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Accidental blanking

You just, it seems, accidentally blanked a huge chunk of WP:AN/I ([2]). Just thought I'd better let you know so you can keep an eye out for it in future... Shimgray | talk | 17:48, 13 April 2006 (UTC)

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VandalProof revert

Hi there. Can I ask on what grounds you reverted this edit of mine to Columbo? It's not factually incorrect, and it's certainly not vandalism. If it was just a mistake, feel free to revert it back. Thanks. —Whouk (talk) 17:45, 19 April 2006 (UTC)

No problem, thanks for confirming it. —Whouk (talk) 18:05, 19 April 2006 (UTC)

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Old Skool Esperanzial note

Since this isn't the result of an AC meeting, I have decided to go Old Skool. This note is to remind you that the elections are taking place now and will end at 23:50 UTC on 2006-04-29. Please vote here. Thanks. --Celestianpower ^háblame 20:42, 23 April 2006 (UTC)

Your RfA

Hi, I've added a question to your RfA. I'd appreciate if you would take a look at it when you have a minute. Thanks. JoshuaZ 03:37, 26 April 2006 (UTC)

I just answered them at the RfA page. Thanks so much for the questions! They'll definitely help people make a decision one way or another. --Mets501^talk • contribs 11:25, 26 April 2006 (UTC)

Just wanted to express my support for a second RfA in the near future. I voted neutral, based mostly on wanting to see a little more time and experience first, but it'd be a shame to not have you as an admin here — you're quite talented. If you think to, please advise me the next time you're up for consensus. On an unrelated note, I enjoyed looking over your web site. Tijuana Brass^¡Épa!-E@ 01:56, 27 April 2006 (UTC)

You just need to get some more experience with wikipedia processes like WP:AfD and then people will support you. You have heaps of good edits and I'm pretty sure that lack of WP experience was the only reason for the oppose votes. I will gladly support you on your next RfA. Good luck next time and keep up the good work! DarthVader 02:09, 27 April 2006 (UTC)

Thanks so much both of you for your votes and comments! I certainly will look into the WP:AfD process and will continue to make main space article edits as well. I'll remember to alert you when I run again later. (Thanks for the compliments as well!) --Mets501^talk • contribs 02:25, 27 April 2006 (UTC)

Reference desk

Mets, have you considered assisting at Wikipedia:Reference desk/Mathematics? You're a personable guy, and it seems right up your alley. Tijuana Brass^¡Épa!-E@ 06:54, 28 April 2006 (UTC)

Actually, I haven't, yet. Thanks so much for recommending it! I will definitely look into it soon. --Mℯts501^talk 11:42, 28 April 2006 (UTC)

rfa

Thanks for the support on my RFA. Unfortunately, it did not achieve consensus. I look forward to your support in a couple months when I apply again. Holler at me if you need anything. ⇒ SWATJester ^Ready Aim _Fire! 19:21, 29 April 2006 (UTC)

Oglebay Park

This came up at Wikipedia:Reference desk/Miscellaneous#Will you review my article "Oglebay Park/Temp"?. I looked at the orignal article which you had marked as a copyvio. If you take a look at Wikipedia:Copyrights#If you find a copyright infringement you can just revert back or remove the part that's a copyvio. I've done that now and stuck out the section on Wikipedia:Copyright problems/2006 April 30. Cheers. CambridgeBayWeather (Talk) 04:45, 2 May 2006 (UTC)

Sorry it took me so long to respond. I wasn't aware that you didn't have to mark a section as a copyvio and report it; you could just delete it and add a message on the talk page, so long as it wasn't the entire article that was a copyvio. Thanks so much for writing to tell me. Also, I merged the article from Oglebay Park/Temp into the main article. Thanks again. —Mets501^talk 21:30, 2 May 2006 (UTC)

A landslide victory for The JPS (aka RFA thanks)

Hey, Mets501/Archive 1, thank you so much for your vote and comments in my RfA, which passed with an overwhelming consensus of 95/2/2. I was very surprised and flattered that the community has entrusted me with these lovely new toys. I ripped open the box and started playing with them as soon as I got them, and I've already had the pleasure of deleting random nonsense/attacks/copyvios tonight. If I ever do anything wrong, or can help in some way, please feel free to drop me a line on my talk page, and I will do my best to correct my mistake, or whatever... Now, to that bottle of wine waiting for me... The JPS ^talk to me 22:45, 2 May 2006 (UTC)

May the Force be with you.

Dear Mets501/Archive 1,

Thanks for voting on my RFA! I appreciate your faith in me, and was overwhelmed by the positive response to my RFA; for it shows that at least I'm doing something right. :) I've started working to improve myself already, and I hope that next time, things run better, and maybe, just maybe, one day we can bask on the shores of Admintopia together. Thanks and cheers, _-M o P-_ 21:52, 3 May 2006 (UTC)

My RFA

Hello Mets501/Archive 1, and thanks for supporting me on my recent request for adminship! It has succeeded with an unanimous support of 67 votes, so that I am now an administrator. Please feel free to leave a note on my talk page should you wish to leave any comments or ask for any help. Again, thanks a lot, AndyZ t 21:59, 5 May 2006 (UTC)

piping links

Thanks for the tip. I am usually looking through the code for the page for spelling errors, and don't notice things like that. Luckily, I don't do it very often. — ßottesiηi ^Tell me what's up 22:18, 5 May 2006 (UTC)

Thank you!

Hello, Mets501/Archive 1, and thank you for vote on my recent RfA! With a final vote of 62/2/4, I have now been entrusted with the mop, bucket and keys. As I acclimate myself to my new tools, feel free to let me know how you believe I might be able to use them to help the project. Thanks again! RadioKirk talk to me 05:19, 6 May 2006 (UTC)

AfD Overseas doctor

I think you contributed a delete vote, but didn't sign it - can you correct if willing? Many thanks, --Smerus 17:41, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

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Hello

Hello, I just wanted to let you know that I was browsing through past RfA's (sorry that your's did not go through) and saw your answer to JoshuaZ's question recently. I hope you do not mind, but I've quoted your answer on my userpage, as something I believe important that you have described wonderfully. Let me know if you object. Have a good day, Chuck^(척뉴넘) 13:28, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

MyPersonalEmail.com

Hi, please stop deleting our edits allowing information on MyPersonalEmail.com . We are following the rules, and we can figure out the AFD discussion we will get that solved. We have been noted in the Tulsa World Newspaper October 28 2001 Sunday edition and many AP sources picked up our press in their wires. Thank you for your help. You may email me at [e-mail]

Thanks for voting on my RfA

Thanks so much for voting! Thanks so much for voting on my request for adminship. I have decided to withdraw my nomination as it seems that consensus will not be reached. If you voted in support, thanks for putting your trust in me to be a good admin. If you voted in opposition, thank you as well for your constructive criticism as it will only help me be a better Wikipedian and perhaps help if/when I apply for adminship again sometime in the future.

Mahogany

My RFA

Uhh... Sorry I didn't think about it, I was just going to reformat the first one I liked, change the words to fit my needs and use it. Really whatever I can do to pay you back just say it. (I'm forever in your debt!) Mahogany

I really feel stupid now so really I'll help you out in any way! Mahogany

Don't worry about it at all! I'm honored that someone else liked my RfA note enough to use it themselves! —Mets501^talk 21:35, 11 May 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Categories for deletion/Log/2006 May 11

I just encountered an odd edit conflict, and when I checked the Hostory, I found that I'd deleted your comments; I've gone through the History and tried to replace them all, but you might want to check that I've for them all (and got them right). Sorry about this. --Mel Etitis (Μελ Ετητης) 22:57, 11 May 2006 (UTC)

Conservative Party UK reversions

I know I shouldnt bother responding to your slightly prissy administering, but I couldnt resist. Yes, I know the long term (unattainable) goal is that everything on wp be sourced, but really this just puts me off contributing. I have no idea how to cite these anecdotal but self-evidently true contribs. The whole thing is getting so formal that I'll just leave all the wrongness and incompleteness to fester next time. I'm angry. I know you dont mean any personal slight. But that is how I feel. When a fork appears of the whole damn thing, which it surely will, that people without a degree in the article's subject can contribute to without wasting their time, maybe I'll get back my community spirit. Here I go, getting the hell outta dodge...

Your vote on my RFA

Thank you for voting on my RFA, however I have decided to withdraw my nomination. Apparently, I'm not experienced enough and my RFA wasn't set up to the Wikilord's standards. Good to see that at least you see that I'm useful and trustworthy, however I'm still going to have to type out plenty of unique votes. :) —THIS IS MESSEDOCKER (TALK) 20:29, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

My RFA

Hi Mets501/Archive 1,

Thank you for supporting my RFA! Unfortunately it did not succeed mainly because most opposers wanted me to spend more time on Wikipedia. Thank you for your faith in me & looking forward to your continued support in the future.

Cheers

Srikeit^(talk ¦ ✉) 00:54, 13 May 2006 (UTC)

Alright, that's enough

Hey, hey, hey! How you do, do, do! You think I vandalised Eddie Guerrero? If I did that, he'd beat me up. Get something right, Mets501: I actually contributed in great wellness. Tell me how I vandalised, mister HeeHee. Go ahead, Vatos homey.

Changing World Championship Wrestling to World Cock Wrestling is vandalism to me. —Mets501^talk 03:49, 13 May 2006 (UTC)

Quote

Hi. The quotation you mention is from JRR Tolkien, and not, as often stated, from JRR Tolkein. Sorry for being meticulous. Perhaps this website might be interesting for you. Tolkien society —Preceding unsigned comment added by Philip ea (talk • contribs)

Glad you like it

Thanks for your note. I quite enjoyed writing it. Bucketsofg✐ 22:59, 13 May 2006 (UTC)

Thanks

Thank you for converting my time to UTC! --mboverload@ 00:59, 14 May 2006 (UTC)