User talk:Dark Lord Xander/Archive 1
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Whoo! Audio Help![[edit source]]
Hey, just wanted to give a shout out to say it's nice to have a hand in maintaining the audio pages. Look forward to working with ya in the future. --Colleyd 03:15, 28 June 2008 (UTC) Woof.
- You've done pretty good so far. I like the formatting on the main listing page. I think one of the things we might wanna focus on at the time being should be making sure all the pages have at least a basic cast listing, as well as the proper Usage tag on each cd cover image. :) --Colleyd 21:43, 28 June 2008 (UTC)Woof.
- A project list page could be a good idea. We would probably need to tag it with a Maintenance tag of some sort, if one of us makes one. Though at the rate you've been editing, it might not be needed soon! :) --Colleyd 17:22, 1 July 2008 (UTC)Woof.
Praise[[edit source]]
Just thought I'd put in a word of praise to both of you. Great work (especially putting the copyright tags on all those images), you've both Dark Lord Xander and Colleyd been doing a lot of stuff that's been on my 'to do list'...but haven't actually done for a while now. --Tangerineduel 17:44, 1 July 2008 (UTC)
Just a question[[edit source]]
Shouldn't on the BBV pages (great job, another thing that's been on my to do list...well maybe)...anyways, shouldn't in the series bit in the infobox, shouldn't it read Bill & Ben Video - The Stranger. Rather than the other way around, Main series it belongs to first then specifics (as it is on all the other pages)? Thanks. --Tangerineduel 08:20, 8 July 2008 (UTC)
Re: Project Page[[edit source]]
I'll see what I can work up. Will try to have one by either tonight or tomarrow. :) --Colleyd 16:22, 9 July 2008 (UTC)Woof.
- BFA To-do List -BEHOLD! --Colleyd 23:39, 9 July 2008 (UTC)Woof.
Christmas 08[[edit source]]
I'm not sure if you deleted the article, but it was a good call, I think. I was made skeptical by the listing of one of the humored "heir presumptives" as "The other Doctor" in the cast list that I deleted, and I check Outpost Gallifrey regularly and they'd post it if it were announced. I agree, I think the title will probably be announced as part of the Proms Special mini-episode. 23skidoo 16:36, 9 July 2008 (UTC)
Welcome notes[[edit source]]
Hi, if you're going to add welcome notes to people's talk pages just use the template instead of copying all the wikitext it goes {{Welcome|(User's name)|(Siganture)}}. Thanks. --Tangerineduel 13:21, 10 July 2008 (UTC)
Stubs[[edit source]]
I guessed as much, and I didn't try to go crazy, I just went with my gut. Sorry if I made a mess -- AnimeNoKyouran 07:58, 11 July 2008 (UTC)
- Heh. I think it's a bit out of hand already... -- AnimeNoKyouran 08:06, 11 July 2008 (UTC)
Vadal[[edit source]]
Why am I A VADAL JUST BECUASE I CALLED THE REAL VANDAL A C*NT?
No wonder people do it. --79.73.123.156 10:09, 11 July 2008 (UTC)
SORRY[[edit source]]
I AM SORRY DARK LORD XANDER OK -- DeeDonnaNoble
FINE[[edit source]]
FINE I SHALL NOT BUT CAN WE CHANGE THE FEATURED ARTICLE ITS BEEN THERE FOR 3 WEEKS MAYBE WE SHOULD PUT DONNA NOBLE IN INSTEAD SINCE SHE IS THE HERO OF SEASON 4 --DeeDonnaNoble
Baby Brother[[edit source]]
I am very sorry about you see my baby brother (10 years old)got on and he deleted everything i WILL make sure of nothing of this stuff happens again I am so sorry! -- DeeDonnaNoble
Help[[edit source]]
Ok Is there anything i can do to help Doctor Who Wiki fufill its full potenial also wat do you think of Davros Returning DeeDonnaNoble
I know could you tell Wat are they specials over 2009??? Is it like a movie??? DeeDonnaNoble 12:40, 13 July 2008 (UTC)DeeDonnaNoble
I have to go Please tell your friend or the head of doctor who wiki it was my baby brother ok! DeeDonnaNoble 12:42, 13 July 2008 (UTC) DeeDonnaNoble
MA?[[edit source]]
The general known consensus among...well everything gives the prefix for the Virgin Missing Adventures as PROSE and PROSE for the Virgin New Adventures. It seems a little odd to create another. (Especially when MA has been used both in press like DWM and in other web publications). --Tangerineduel 12:58, 13 July 2008 (UTC)
- That's fine. There's a list of abbreviations at Tardis:List of prefixes (it's also top of the list in the Category:Abbreviations category). It's got (I think) all the abbreviations used for this wiki on the list of prefixes page. (Also useful to prior to creating pages check out the 'What links here' link). --Tangerineduel 13:07, 13 July 2008 (UTC)
wat ?[[edit source]]
im sorry but wat do you meen . Does my contributions link not work ? its works for me ! um .. as u can see im confused . How do i fix this madnesss ? nice page by the way !Quark16 13:27, 14 July 2008 (UTC)
id like u 2 fix it if it not to much trouble ?Quark16 15:00, 14 July 2008
Original Series[[edit source]]
thanks just wondering im a classic series fan and lik it better tan the new series but if your trying to introduce a fan of the new series to the classic series wat story would u recomend . Somthing short maybye ? Robots of death ? wat waz ur first classic story ? wat would be a gud classic story to watch is you have only seen bout 2 or 4 new series storys . Thanks hope im not bothering u ! Quark16 15:21, 14 July 2008 (UTC)
thanks if been trying to introduce a few users here 2 the classic series . Just wanted ur oppinion . btw ive seen all thoose stories very good . Ever think bout using the talk box widget ?Quark16 15:27, 14 July 2008 (UTC)
Re: About Template[[edit source]]
Sorry, I couldn't find any other template for disambiguating articles with simmilar names (ie The Rani and Rani Chandra). Wasn't sure exactly how that's done here; is there another template? Or would you just put the whole formatting in the article? - Khlieeq 08:40, 15 July 2008 (UTC)
Thanks. Wasn't sure before, although should the disambiguation page be created on "Rani" (which currently redirects to "The Rani") , or a new page — "Rani (disambiguation)"? -Khlieeq 09:01, 15 July 2008 (UTC)
- I took the assumption that it should be just "Rani" as the disambiguation, as per Cyberman and Martha. -Khlieeq 09:10, 15 July 2008 (UTC)
Adminship, Absent and Nominations[[edit source]]
I didn't want to bring this up on the forum, but I can't help but see a link between your recent nomination for adminship and the 'Absent Admin' forum post. Just curious. --Tangerineduel 17:22, 15 July 2008 (UTC)
Fannon[[edit source]]
I apologies for the "vandalism"; do you know of a place where Doctor Who Fannon can be placed freely? I'd appreciate your help.
--79.74.21.139 16:52, 16 July 2008 (UTC)
BF project[[edit source]]
I am happy to lend a hand even though I am unable to get my hands on any BF audio stuff due to where I live. I may order some of Play.com :) --Skittles the hog 19:39, 22 July 2008 (UTC)
Userpage Code[[edit source]]
Also wanted to say your very clever at using that wiki code, I dont understand it so I hope you dont mind that I borrowed the basic code for you to do list. Sorry--Skittles the hog 19:44, 22 July 2008 (UTC)
Featured article[[edit source]]
Cheers, you seem to have just suddenly appeared on this wiki and become a part of everything lol.--Skittles the hog 14:57, 25 July 2008 (UTC)
IDW[[edit source]]
I'll put it on my to-do list, certainly. It might take me awhile as I'm entering into a fairly busy week. 23skidoo 06:54, 26 July 2008 (UTC)
Signing[[edit source]]
It WAS my brother using my account. Im not a cheat.--Skittles the hog 13:31, 26 July 2008 (UTC) Ive resinged it for him, also the sontaran gallery was created by me and is a good feature on the page and is not messy.--Skittles the hog 13:34, 26 July 2008 (UTC)
I was jus telling you how you were wrong. You are entitled to your opinion.--Skittles the hog 17:36, 31 July 2008 (UTC)
Its ok, you know now that it will be him sighning if i put his name so he maze well use my account.--Skittles the hog 12:06, 1 August 2008 (UTC)
SJA Names[[edit source]]
"Going overboard"[[edit source]]
All I'm doing by flagging these battle/event pages is to try to create debate. Logic demands that if the page for the battle in Revelation now has wide support for deletetion, many of the rest need to be culled as well. As for them being "vital" to the wiki, a quick look at their "What links here" pages puts paid to that argument. Most are basically stale pages, just like the Skirmish at Tranquil Repose page. I mean, c'mon, "Battle on the Dalek Saucer"? What the heck is that? CzechOut ☎ | ✍ 17:17, 29 July 2008 (UTC)
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Christmas cheer[[edit source]]
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