User talk:Lattefever
Re: House_of_Pain_(Apparel)
[edit]Yeah, he probably have some deleted contributions because you should indeed not be able to create pages before a certain number of edits. I notice all three accounts were either created or made their first edit in over a year within one hour, so I wouldn't be surprised if something was up. I'll ask an admin to take a look at it. Cheers, --aktsu (t / c) 15:12, 7 August 2009 (UTC)
- No, it seems new accounts are able to create articles after all. I though you had to be autoconfirmed, but apparently you don't. --aktsu (t / c) 15:22, 7 August 2009 (UTC)
- Hmm, I think that's a tough one because I absolutely love the production values of and the sensational fights we got to see in Pride, but I think the UFC is far superior in the matchmaking-department and operating as a proper sport (e.g., we wouldn't see Fedor fighting Zuluzinho in the UFC while being champ, but that's also part of what made Pride so awesome). I think it's really hard to compare contemporary UFC with contemporary Pride though, with how awesome the UFC is now fights-wise, so I don't really have an answer for you :) As I side-note, I'm also currently really enjoying what World Victory Road is doing with Sengoku (as you may have noticed if you looked at some of the articles I've created recently): it's the production values of Pride with by and large proper, meaningful matchmaking while they're also bringing in a lot of new talent. Dream isn't that bad either (the 2008 LW GP was awesome for instance), but I think they're relying way too much on old stars and freakshows to draw ratings instead of looking forward. :\ --aktsu (t / c) 17:10, 7 August 2009 (UTC)
- What, you don't think the box is accurate? :) If you click the link you'll see my inspiration (I got an hoax-article about a fighter deleted, and I guess the user who added it didn't appreciate that). --aktsu (t / c) 17:33, 7 August 2009 (UTC)
- Hmm, I think that's a tough one because I absolutely love the production values of and the sensational fights we got to see in Pride, but I think the UFC is far superior in the matchmaking-department and operating as a proper sport (e.g., we wouldn't see Fedor fighting Zuluzinho in the UFC while being champ, but that's also part of what made Pride so awesome). I think it's really hard to compare contemporary UFC with contemporary Pride though, with how awesome the UFC is now fights-wise, so I don't really have an answer for you :) As I side-note, I'm also currently really enjoying what World Victory Road is doing with Sengoku (as you may have noticed if you looked at some of the articles I've created recently): it's the production values of Pride with by and large proper, meaningful matchmaking while they're also bringing in a lot of new talent. Dream isn't that bad either (the 2008 LW GP was awesome for instance), but I think they're relying way too much on old stars and freakshows to draw ratings instead of looking forward. :\ --aktsu (t / c) 17:10, 7 August 2009 (UTC)
Future Events
[edit]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:FUTURE#Wikipedia_is_not_a_crystal_ball
There ya go! David.snipes (talk) 00:15, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
Additional information needed on Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Java Kingpin
[edit]Hello. Thank you for filing Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Java Kingpin. This is an automated notice to inform you that the case is currently missing a code letter, which indicates to checkusers why a check is valid. Please revisit the page and add this. Sincerely, SPCUClerkbot (talk) 07:55, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
Re: GSP
[edit]I'd say I strongly disagree with a removal of all mentions of it based on your arguments at the talk-page, but I can't disagree with a removal based on it being unsourced contentious material on a WP:BLP -- not that finding sources allowing it to be re-added is going to be very difficult though, especially with the UFC 94-article already covering it in-depth.
It seems to me your argument for removal is based on your own personal view that BJ is simply making excuses, and while I personally agree it's a fact that this was something covered extensively in the media and resulted in multiple Commission-hearings which definitely justify inclusion IMO. If we were only talking about a throwaway comment from BJ on some random radio-show about GSP possibly being greased I would agree with you though.
That being said, re-reading what was written I would agree it could be far better covered and it certainly seems like a non-issue if you're not familiar with the case, so a rewrite if definitely in order IMO. If you or some else don't get to it first (shouldn't be difficult using either BJ's or UFC 94's article as a template) I'll try to do it within the next few days. If you still disagree with the article having any mention of it whatsoever I can ask the other WP:MMA people to chime in, but I'm pretty certain you'll be in the minority :) Cheers, --aktsu (t / c) 18:13, 25 August 2009 (UTC)