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As you might know, if you read the comments on this blog, Elliot the Thick has a habit of adding the phrase "Get a life" as if he thinks posting a meaningless phrase is going to affect anything, anywhere, in any way.
Well his eloquence has influenced at least one person. An anon editor replaced the content of over 300 pages with that little gem of a phrase yesterday, taking time out to spank Jplatinum16 and S'drassa along the way as well as (I'm guessing) fellow anon 68.204.32.141 (the page has been deleted but given the number of "warnings" that 68.* gave, I imagine some choice words were used).
Eventually, ^CEshe^V gets her ass online and makes the block, to which our anon chum gives a quick reply before (amusingly) questioning Eshe's block reason of "Excessive vandalism".
It goes to show what intellectual lightweights post "Get a life" time and again. Yes, EtT, I'm thinking of you.
Monday, 30 November 2009
Friday, 27 November 2009
Sic Transit
A few months ago, Elliot the Thick got roundly spanked by The Great Deceiver for changing the sic template without discussion. Once Rpeh got slung out, EtT revisited the issue and a horde of little minds joined in. EtT's basis for wanting the change was "Frankly, the second parameter has not reduced the number of removals". This, of course, is rubbish. The reason editors who actually know what they're talking about, like Nephele and Rpeh, wanted the spelling included in the first place was because there used to be a huge number of spelling "fixes" when it wasn't there.
Roll forward a month and what do we find? "Hmm", opines Krusty. "It seems that we have had several unnecessary edits to the pages already. Since these edits are clogging up the page's Edit History, I think we should consider mentioning the correct spelling like we used to do."
Next time, EtT, don't pretend to know what you're talking about.
Roll forward a month and what do we find? "Hmm", opines Krusty. "It seems that we have had several unnecessary edits to the pages already. Since these edits are clogging up the page's Edit History, I think we should consider mentioning the correct spelling like we used to do."
Next time, EtT, don't pretend to know what you're talking about.
Monday, 23 November 2009
Rpeh was Right About one Thing
One comment The Great Deceiver made during the other night's epic bitch fest was "I find it interesting that both of you have put more effort into this one discussion with me than you have in trying to improve the site over the last couple of weeks. Tells its own sad story really."
Posts made by ^CEshe^V in the week before the incident: 0. Posts made by Eshe in the couple of days since: 0.
Posts made by Rawtwat in the five days before the incident: 0. Posts made by Rawtwat in the couple of days since: 0.
In other words, Rpeh's belief that the whole thing only took place because it was him is probably true. I know his post was about Eshe and Elliot's Bitch rather than Ratwtwat, but it seems more applicable to the latter. Not that EB has done very much in any case.
Eshe and Ratwar violated God knows how many policies that night and should both be removed as admins.
Posts made by ^CEshe^V in the week before the incident: 0. Posts made by Eshe in the couple of days since: 0.
Posts made by Rawtwat in the five days before the incident: 0. Posts made by Rawtwat in the couple of days since: 0.
In other words, Rpeh's belief that the whole thing only took place because it was him is probably true. I know his post was about Eshe and Elliot's Bitch rather than Ratwtwat, but it seems more applicable to the latter. Not that EB has done very much in any case.
Eshe and Ratwar violated God knows how many policies that night and should both be removed as admins.
Saturday, 21 November 2009
Oh dear - Dickhead's Back
Just as the site was getting better, Elliot the Thick rears his stupid grin and starts bashing his head on the keyboard in a futile attempt to type accurately.
First up there's a pathetic attempt to reply to being bitch-slapped on his talk page, then he's back adding categories to pages that don't need them and that nobody cares about.
Total waste of space. Again I say "Fuck off" EtT - the site was better off without you.
First up there's a pathetic attempt to reply to being bitch-slapped on his talk page, then he's back adding categories to pages that don't need them and that nobody cares about.
Total waste of space. Again I say "Fuck off" EtT - the site was better off without you.
What the HELL Happenend???
Wow. All hell broke loose on the site last night. I don't know where to begin!
It all seems to have started on the Admin Noticeboard, where an anon posted a massively naieve request for Rpeh to be allowed back. After a typically rubbish post from Elliot's Bitch, up steps The Great Deceiver himself!
Rpeh then goes on an image cleanup spree, fixing the worst examples of the images SerCenKing uploaded the other day, and - and here's the rub - leaving a post on SerCenKing's talk page. Unfortunately for Rpeh, it linked here!
There then followed just the kind of blatant administrative abuse that has become UESP's stock in trade in recent months. ^CEshe^V deleted the link here (" removing unnecessary link to inflammatory website inappropriate for many of the uesp's users") which, as Rpeh pointed out, is nothing to do with an admin on UESP (or anywhere else). We end up with Elliot's Bitch and Rawtwat the Vicious both removing the link too. The debate moves to EB's talk page (and thence to a sub-page) and briefly on to Rawtwat's talk page.
The whole thing ended with Eshe and Ratwar violating the Blocking policy (again!) by blocking Rpeh for a week, including fully-protecting his talk page.
I'm informed that at this point the debate moved to a private channel in IRC, but I don't know what happened there. Some anon also popped up and started trolling, but I can't be bothered with that.
The point is this: Rawtwat the Vicious is out of control. I've said it before, but the man clearly has no regard for wiki policy and issues blocks whenever he feels like it. It seems now that ^CEshe^V has joined him in doing that. For blatant abuse of administrative powers, both of them need demoting soonest.
And the kicker? SerCenKing didn't mind Rpeh's posts at all. Meanwhile, the site goes into the gutter.
It all seems to have started on the Admin Noticeboard, where an anon posted a massively naieve request for Rpeh to be allowed back. After a typically rubbish post from Elliot's Bitch, up steps The Great Deceiver himself!
Rpeh then goes on an image cleanup spree, fixing the worst examples of the images SerCenKing uploaded the other day, and - and here's the rub - leaving a post on SerCenKing's talk page. Unfortunately for Rpeh, it linked here!
There then followed just the kind of blatant administrative abuse that has become UESP's stock in trade in recent months. ^CEshe^V deleted the link here (" removing unnecessary link to inflammatory website inappropriate for many of the uesp's users") which, as Rpeh pointed out, is nothing to do with an admin on UESP (or anywhere else). We end up with Elliot's Bitch and Rawtwat the Vicious both removing the link too. The debate moves to EB's talk page (and thence to a sub-page) and briefly on to Rawtwat's talk page.
The whole thing ended with Eshe and Ratwar violating the Blocking policy (again!) by blocking Rpeh for a week, including fully-protecting his talk page.
I'm informed that at this point the debate moved to a private channel in IRC, but I don't know what happened there. Some anon also popped up and started trolling, but I can't be bothered with that.
The point is this: Rawtwat the Vicious is out of control. I've said it before, but the man clearly has no regard for wiki policy and issues blocks whenever he feels like it. It seems now that ^CEshe^V has joined him in doing that. For blatant abuse of administrative powers, both of them need demoting soonest.
And the kicker? SerCenKing didn't mind Rpeh's posts at all. Meanwhile, the site goes into the gutter.
Thursday, 19 November 2009
The Curse of UESPWatch?
Oh dear. I praise Eshe and then she fucks up almost immediately. Then I praise Timenn... and guess what happens?
A few days ago, new user Kalrot did some good research and added Riekling names (from Tribunal), names from Shadowkey and Morrowind plug-ins, and names from Redguard to the Lore:Names page. Today, Timenn deleted the Redguard names with the odd reason "Not common (single occurences)".
Kalrot has added a very reasonable comment to the talk page that says "WTF?" in particularly polite fashion. Most of the names on that page are one-offs. The few that aren't (Morrowind and Oblivion versions of Volanaro, for instance) get brought up time and time against as people try to invent relationships between the two.
Is the Last Good Admin about to lose his title, leaving UESP without anybody possessing two brain cells? Talking of which, professional idiot Elliot the Thick has reared his thick head again in the last few days, both on UESP and on WP. Fuck off, EtT. Both sites were much better without your semi-literate bullshit.
A few days ago, new user Kalrot did some good research and added Riekling names (from Tribunal), names from Shadowkey and Morrowind plug-ins, and names from Redguard to the Lore:Names page. Today, Timenn deleted the Redguard names with the odd reason "Not common (single occurences)".
Kalrot has added a very reasonable comment to the talk page that says "WTF?" in particularly polite fashion. Most of the names on that page are one-offs. The few that aren't (Morrowind and Oblivion versions of Volanaro, for instance) get brought up time and time against as people try to invent relationships between the two.
Is the Last Good Admin about to lose his title, leaving UESP without anybody possessing two brain cells? Talking of which, professional idiot Elliot the Thick has reared his thick head again in the last few days, both on UESP and on WP. Fuck off, EtT. Both sites were much better without your semi-literate bullshit.
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
SerCenKing's Images
SerCenKing seems like a nice enough guy. He's done some good stuff on the site, and knows what he's doing when it comes to reverting / correcting content.
But he sucks at making images.
Take a look at the latest batch he has uploaded. Now look at the images he replaced. First off, he uses the comment "Better resolution image" a lot, which is misleading as most of his images are smaller than the existing ones. If he means that the aspect ratio is better, then he should say so. Second, if it's just the aspect ratio that needs fixing, why not download the existing image, crop it, then re-upload? Because thirdly, the images he has uploaded are uniformly dark and look rubbish.
Others have commented on this in the past (and I can't be bothered to go back that far to find the posts) but he doesn't seem to learn. SerCenKing, stick to the text.
But he sucks at making images.
Take a look at the latest batch he has uploaded. Now look at the images he replaced. First off, he uses the comment "Better resolution image" a lot, which is misleading as most of his images are smaller than the existing ones. If he means that the aspect ratio is better, then he should say so. Second, if it's just the aspect ratio that needs fixing, why not download the existing image, crop it, then re-upload? Because thirdly, the images he has uploaded are uniformly dark and look rubbish.
Others have commented on this in the past (and I can't be bothered to go back that far to find the posts) but he doesn't seem to learn. SerCenKing, stick to the text.
Sunday, 8 November 2009
Rawtart Gets Worse
We have an update on the Worst Edit Ever. Rawtwat the Vicious replies to the poster with probably the rudest, most obnoxious comment ever to come from a UESP admin: "I'm sure when my balls drop I'll see the logic of your position". This utterly blows apart UESP's Assume Good Faith (where you're supposed to assume that "The person was trying to do his best") and Etiquette policies, which states "Be patient and courteous".
Holydoon Witch decides he can't take this level of abuse so Rawtwat spits in his face to make sure he stays out.
A few hours later, an anon comes along and (justifiably) tells Rawtwat off. At this point, there's no response but I imagine a warning for the anon, deletion of the admonishment and a general "I'm an admin so I can do what I want" will be Ratwar's response.
As I have said before: Ratwar is out of control. He needs to follow Elliot the Thick out of the site, ideally with his admin rights stripped by people who actually do follow policies.
Holydoon Witch decides he can't take this level of abuse so Rawtwat spits in his face to make sure he stays out.
A few hours later, an anon comes along and (justifiably) tells Rawtwat off. At this point, there's no response but I imagine a warning for the anon, deletion of the admonishment and a general "I'm an admin so I can do what I want" will be Ratwar's response.
As I have said before: Ratwar is out of control. He needs to follow Elliot the Thick out of the site, ideally with his admin rights stripped by people who actually do follow policies.
Saturday, 7 November 2009
Worst Edit Ever?
I know newbies aren't usually considered fair game but this pile of crap edit from Holydoom Witch must be one of the worst edits ever made to the site.
Apart from the utter disregard for grammar and inclusion of irrelevant stuff like Japanese Samurai swords, we have fascinating nuggets of information such as "axes... don't depend on the sharpness of the blade to inflict damage on an object". So when the Knights who say "Ni!" asked King Arthur to chop down the mightiest tree in the forest using only a herring, he should simply have looked for a heavier herring?
And how about "Then, a sword is designed to give cuts, may be deep ones, but not for the 'chop' action, that cuts the object into pieces"? That's right boys and girls, swords can't cut things into pieces.
Even that might not be enough to justify pouncing on the n00b, but after Rawtwat the Vicious cleans up (some) of teh stoopid, we're treated to a long rant on Rawtwat's talk page (in four posts) that... well I'll let you read it yourself.
Apart from the utter disregard for grammar and inclusion of irrelevant stuff like Japanese Samurai swords, we have fascinating nuggets of information such as "axes... don't depend on the sharpness of the blade to inflict damage on an object". So when the Knights who say "Ni!" asked King Arthur to chop down the mightiest tree in the forest using only a herring, he should simply have looked for a heavier herring?
And how about "Then, a sword is designed to give cuts, may be deep ones, but not for the 'chop' action, that cuts the object into pieces"? That's right boys and girls, swords can't cut things into pieces.
Even that might not be enough to justify pouncing on the n00b, but after Rawtwat the Vicious cleans up (some) of teh stoopid, we're treated to a long rant on Rawtwat's talk page (in four posts) that... well I'll let you read it yourself.
Ratwar takes on Elliot
Purely in terms of stupidity, I mean.
This is a great thread. "I'm pretty sure Sutch and Kynareth refer to different places", says Rawtwat theThick Vicious. "I was referring to Sutch being devoted to Kynareth of the Nine Divines", explains Mptrj patiently. "Well, don't I feel stupid now?", replies Rawtwat.
I'm sure you do. And you look pretty stupid too. Moron.
This is a great thread. "I'm pretty sure Sutch and Kynareth refer to different places", says Rawtwat the
I'm sure you do. And you look pretty stupid too. Moron.
Wednesday, 4 November 2009
^CEshe^V Fails at the CS... and Reading
Finally. Something worth mentioning, even if it's only a minor thing.
Relative n00b Nikofeelan decides to add Hieronymus Lex to the various Anvil factions because he moves there during the Thieves Guild quests. Now that's wrong, because those pages are only supposed to list initial conditions, but at least the intent was good. Along comes ^CEshe^V and removes Lex from the factions list... then she removes the factions from Lex's NPC page with the edit summary "i cannot find any evidence of him joining, please verify before re-adding".
Perhaps she should look a little further up the page, where it states:
Relative n00b Nikofeelan decides to add Hieronymus Lex to the various Anvil factions because he moves there during the Thieves Guild quests. Now that's wrong, because those pages are only supposed to list initial conditions, but at least the intent was good. Along comes ^CEshe^V and removes Lex from the factions list... then she removes the factions from Lex's NPC page with the edit summary "i cannot find any evidence of him joining, please verify before re-adding".
Perhaps she should look a little further up the page, where it states:
"When Hieronymus is reassigned to Anvil at the end of the quest Taking Care of Lex, he ceases to be member of the "Imperial Watch" and "IC Citizens" factions. He instead becomes a member of the "Anvil Citizens," "Anvil guard," and "Anvil castle residents" factions. His inventory is also changed to contain the keys and armor appropriate for an Anvil guardsman. Finally, he loses his essential flag and can therefore be killed."In other words, not only did she fail to spot the obvious scripting that affects Lex in the quest, she also failed to spot the even more obvious big hunk o' text already on the page. And that's not very good.
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