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==Debate to delete a Category==

You have been [[WP:APPNOTE|Notified]] because you were once involved in a similar discussion involving Founding Fathers.<br>There is a debate over whether to keep [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Homes_of_United_States_Founding_Fathers '''Category: Homes of United States Founding Fathers'''] as a category. More opinions are needed. The discussion is located [[Wikipedia:Categories for discussion/Log/2023 February 1#Category:Homes of United States Founding Fathers|'''Here''']] -- [[User:Gwillhickers|''Gwillhickers'']] ([[User talk:Gwillhickers |talk]])

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~~== User talk:Deepfriedokra/talk ==~~

Hi Cullen328. [[:User talk:Deepfriedokra/talk]] might be an attempt to circumvent your temporary protection of Deepfriedokra's user talk page. -- [[User:Marchjuly|Marchjuly]] ([[User talk:Marchjuly|talk]]) 04:48, 4 September 2024 (UTC)

:Clearly an attempt by a blocked or banned user to circumvent some restriction, for sure. I deleted that page, {{u|Marchjuly}}. Thanks for noticing it. [[User:Cullen328|Cullen328]] ([[User talk:Cullen328#top|talk]]) 04:54, 4 September 2024 (UTC)

~~::Was recreated by another IP. Likely another block evasion. [[User:Zinnober9|Zinnober9]] ([[User talk:Zinnober9|talk]]) 05:04, 4 September 2024 (UTC)~~

~~:::Deleted again, {{u|Zinnober9}}. Next time, I will salt it. [[User:Cullen328|Cullen328]] ([[User talk:Cullen328#top|talk]]) 05:34, 4 September 2024 (UTC)~~

::::it's been recreated yet again. Is there a way to prevent the creation of subpages in Deepfriedokra's user namespace by IP accounts? My guess is the IP hopper will just chose another "name" and continue to create such pages. -- [[User:Marchjuly|Marchjuly]] ([[User talk:Marchjuly|talk]]) 05:58, 4 September 2024 (UTC)

:::::{{u|Marchjuly}}, I deleted it again and salted it. Anything more sophisticated than that is beyond my technical capabilities. Maybe someone at [[WP:VPT]] might have a better idea. [[User:Cullen328|Cullen328]] ([[User talk:Cullen328#top|talk]]) 07:38, 4 September 2024 (UTC)

== Question from [[User:Humble cee|Humble cee]] (22:01, 5 September 2024) ==

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Jim, you asked "when will that misconduct stop?" I'd like to say right now, and I might need your help in recognizing when I transgress, if you think I can be rehabilitated (after littering and all that). If you're in the SF Bay Area, maybe we can meet at the Group W bench or some place, and get to see each other as good-hearted and well-intentioned but minorly flawed old-fogey contributors with orthogonal viewpoints, instead of warring parties and diametric opposites. Feel free to email me or whatever. [[User:Dicklyon|Dicklyon]] ([[User talk:Dicklyon|talk]]) 18:48, 3 October 2024 (UTC)

:{{u|Dicklyon}}, although I lived in the greater Bay Area for almost 50 years, I now live in Grass Valley which is a 2-1/2 hour drive away when traffic is flowing smoothly. Also, my wife is in poor health and needs my assistance. So, I am unable to make that kind of trip at this time. I do not consider us "warring parties" and simply want you to carefully avoid unnecessary disputes over what I and many other editors consider to be trivialities. [[User:Cullen328|Cullen328]] ([[User talk:Cullen328#top|talk]]) 19:27, 3 October 2024 (UTC)

::I haven't been to Grass Valley since 1993. Is it still the same? I ask because I heard a lot of the fires have reduced the number of trees, which I'm sure is also true for development. When I visited friends in the 1990s, there was one old-timey bar (where we drank beer) and millions of trees, with houses interspersed in the forest. It was quite a magical place back then. [[User:Viriditas|Viriditas]] ([[User talk:Viriditas|talk]]) 19:45, 3 October 2024 (UTC)

:::{{u|Viriditas}}, although there have been many fires in the region, none have directly affected the twin communities of Grass Valley and Nevada City. It has been severe winter snowstorms not fires that have knocked down thousands of trees, but 99% of the trees are thriving. If anything, the community is better than back then. The historic Gold Rush downtown of Grass Valley has been renovated with Mill Street converted to a beautifully landscaped pedestrian mall. It is a great community for semi-retired folks like me. And we still have quite a few old-timey bars and restaurants. [[User:Cullen328|Cullen328]] ([[User talk:Cullen328#top|talk]]) 20:04, 3 October 2024 (UTC)

::::Nice to hear. How about wildlife? Do you see the insects, birds, and animal population doing well? [[User:Viriditas|Viriditas]] ([[User talk:Viriditas|talk]]) 20:07, 3 October 2024 (UTC)

:::::{{u|Viriditas}}, yes, I frequently see deer as well, and little lizards too. A herd of dozens of goats was feeding in a meadow one street over this summer. Rent-a-Goat is a viable business, it seems. My granddaughter raises chickens and something ate two of them a couple of months ago so her parents bought her four baby chicks which are thriving. The offender could have been a mountain lion because one had been spotted the previous day less than half a mile away. [[User:Cullen328|Cullen328]] ([[User talk:Cullen328#top|talk]]) 20:22, 3 October 2024 (UTC)

::::::We're trying to get the rent-a-goat thing formalized here on Maui to prevent wildfires. It hasn't happened yet. BTW, if you want some chickens, we've got hundreds of thousands of feral chickens ready to be shipped off to Grass Valley! That's a whole other story you will have to remind me to tell you about. Basically, one person raised chickens in their yard, they escaped, and their descendants have now taken over the entire island. I've heard the mountain lion population in California is rebounding. I remember when they would roam Santa Cruz and would sometimes visit Palo Alto and hide in the trees, waiting to pounce. I was chased by a mother guarding her cubs on the campus of UCSC one fine afternoon in 1992, but the wind was blowing in the opposite direction and she lost my scent. Imagine my total surprise when, in 2020, during the beginning of the pandemic, I'm sitting back relaxing on the couch watching Alex Garland's ''[[Devs (TV series)|Devs]]'', when I jump up and start screaming, "That's the place!" It turns out Garland filmed the scenes for the quantum computing company exactly where I was chased by the big cat. That was fun to see. [[User:Viriditas|Viriditas]] ([[User talk:Viriditas|talk]]) 20:30, 3 October 2024 (UTC)

:::::::{{tps}} I thought all the feral chickens on Maui had been killed off and the only island where there's a large population of them is Kauai. At least that was my impression when I visited both islands. On my last visit to Kauai I asked a local if it's OK to kill and eat the chickens. The answer was "sure, but why would anybody go to all the trouble to kill, pluck, bleed, and cook it when you can take $5 down to Costo cand get a better-quality chicken already prepared and cooked to perfection?"

:::::::I've visite the Big Island several times and the other islands at least twice. I love the Big Island because you have all the ecosystems and climates that exist on the planet in one place! Coastal, desert, mountain, forest, jungle, plains, rainforest, heat, snow, etc.

:::::::{{ping|Dicklyon}} we've had disagreements in the past also, but so long ago I can't really remember what they were about. Probably my username was Amatulic back then. I'm in the Bay Area too, living in Mountain View. ~[[User:Anachronist|Anachronist]] <small>([[User talk:Anachronist|talk]])</small> 21:09, 3 October 2024 (UTC)

::::::::Anachronist, you sweet summer child! Starting around 2008 or so, the feral chickens took over Maui. You're right, that prior to 2008, feral chickens were rarely seen, let alone heard going ''qui qui ri qui'' except for the island of Kauai. Since that time, Maui has been overrun by feral chickens, and as much as they are a nuisance, they are quite beautiful to behold, particularly their colorful plumage. The saddest part is the pain and suffering many of them experience, particularly when they are run over by cars or can't get access to fresh water in the heat. It's unfortunate, but some people breed them for cockfighting, which is how this likely started. [[User:Viriditas|Viriditas]] ([[User talk:Viriditas|talk]]) 21:14, 3 October 2024 (UTC)

::::::{{u|Viriditas}}, my wife and I and my other son took a one week cruise around Hawaii on the [[Pride of America]] eleven years ago. We saw plenty of chickens on Maui and had a splendid time. We used to live in [[American Canyon, California]], where the oldest of the two [[7-Eleven]]s in town was known for chickens roaming the parking lot. [[User:Cullen328|Cullen328]] ([[User talk:Cullen328#top|talk]]) 20:44, 3 October 2024 (UTC)

:::::::What did you think of the restaurant quality on the Pride of America? I heard good things from people about it. Did you find the sailing between the islands smooth or choppy? It sounds like you visited Hilo on the Big Island. Did you take a volcano tour? [[User:Viriditas|Viriditas]] ([[User talk:Viriditas|talk]]) 20:49, 3 October 2024 (UTC)

::::::::{{u|Viriditas}}, we thought the main dining rooms were very good, better than we expected. We had quick breakfasts at the buffet. I like omelets made to order. We did not try the upscale restaurants because we were already spending money like drunken sailors. We did not have any choppy weather. We had booked an excursion to Volcanoes National Park, but sadly the [[2013 United States federal government shutdown]] began just as our cruise was starting. The excursion went to various volcano related state parks instead, which were fascinating, but still. So it goes. [[User:Cullen328|Cullen328]] ([[User talk:Cullen328#top|talk]]) 21:18, 3 October 2024 (UTC)

:::::::::When I used to eat eggs, I was a huge fan of the [[Florentine (culinary term)|Florentine]]-style omelette, which I believe was introduced to me by a Middle Eastern chef; I can't remember if they were from Jordan, Lebanon, or somewhere else, it's been too long. I feel silly that I never learned to use Tabasco or sriracha on eggs until I was in my 30s. Weird. [[User:Viriditas|Viriditas]] ([[User talk:Viriditas|talk]]) 21:35, 3 October 2024 (UTC)

:::{{u|Viriditas}}, "Did you know . . ." that I am the primary author of [[Florentine (culinary term)]]? [[User:Cullen328|Cullen328]] ([[User talk:Cullen328#top|talk]]) 21:48, 3 October 2024 (UTC)

::::Wow. What are the odds?? [[User:Viriditas|Viriditas]] ([[User talk:Viriditas|talk]]) 21:54, 3 October 2024 (UTC)

::I was through there a few weeks ago on the way back from Tahoe, with lunch in Nevada City and a cruise by the Nevada County Airport to see the Blancolirio World Headquarters, or its neighborhood at least. Nice area. Maybe we can meet for coffee or a beer if I get through there again. [[User:Dicklyon|Dicklyon]] ([[User talk:Dicklyon|talk]]) 21:35, 3 October 2024 (UTC)

:::{{u|Dicklyon}}, that would be fine. I would be willing to meet you in [[Auburn, California]] on Interstate 80. [[User:Cullen328|Cullen328]] ([[User talk:Cullen328#top|talk]]) 21:48, 3 October 2024 (UTC)

::::Is that famous Burger King that honors [[Jim Otto]] still around in Auburn? If it is, we should add it to Otto's article. I think I gave up playing football after visiting that BK. Back in the day, it had a display highlighting all of his [[Jim_Otto#Injuries_and_operations|football-related injuries]]. Wild stuff. [[User:Viriditas|Viriditas]] ([[User talk:Viriditas|talk]]) 22:08, 3 October 2024 (UTC)

:::::{{u|Viriditas}}, here is [https://sports.yahoo.com/remembering-jim-otto-mr-raider-170054110.html an article] about Otto that mentions his Burger King restaurant and the memorabilia there. Currently, there is only one Burger King in the Auburn area, in the suburbanized strip mall community of [[North Auburn, California]], which has a bigger population than the old gold mining town of Auburn. It is right on my main access route to Interstate 80 so I have driven by there hundreds of times. I don't remember being inside, but by coincidence, it is in the same shopping center as my dentist's office and I am seeing him next Wednesday. I will check it out. [[User:Cullen328|Cullen328]] ([[User talk:Cullen328#top|talk]]) 03:52, 4 October 2024 (UTC)

::::::Thank you. Now that you mention it, I think he sold his Burger King franchise, so the memorabilia is probably gone from whatever BK is still there. [[User:Viriditas|Viriditas]] ([[User talk:Viriditas|talk]]) 18:48, 4 October 2024 (UTC)

== YGM ==

I dont mind if you want to bring it on wiki, or answer there... [[User:JarrahTree|JarrahTree]] 04:27, 4 October 2024 (UTC)

:Hello, {{u|JarrahTree}}. Thanks for the information. I have indefinitely blocked the editor in question. I tried to be kind about it, because I don't think they are acting in bad faith. They just don't understand. [[User:Cullen328|Cullen328]] ([[User talk:Cullen328#top|talk]]) 04:50, 4 October 2024 (UTC)

:: The genuine desire to edit constructively is obvious, but the confusing language usage is disruptive.

I would never utilise Indonesian wikipedia as a way of improving my competency in the language [[User:JarrahTree|JarrahTree]] 07:40, 4 October 2024 (UTC)

:::Agreed, {{u|JarrahTree}}. I have tried to learn several languages and know many words and phrases, but never achieved working competency. There is a certain competency level that does allow someone to contribute productively without true fluency. I worked with a young editor from a Spanish speaking country over ten years ago. Although her English was weak, she was very willing to learn. I am still in touch with her off-Wikipedia and she is now very close to fully fluent. [[User:Cullen328|Cullen328]] ([[User talk:Cullen328#top|talk]]) 08:21, 4 October 2024 (UTC)

::Jakartan swearwords not used - doh! - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Putu_Suhartawan. I dont think there is any comprehension of what being blocked means. [[User:JarrahTree|JarrahTree]] 03:39, 7 October 2024 (UTC)

::The mystery is from very rough to clear, there seems a bit of a fox like issue... [[User:JarrahTree|JarrahTree]] 03:44, 7 October 2024 (UTC)

:::{{u|JarrahTree}}, I have revoked their talk page access and ''again'' encouraged them to edit the [[Indonesian Wikipedia]] instead. [[User:Cullen328|Cullen328]] ([[User talk:Cullen328#top|talk]]) 03:50, 7 October 2024 (UTC)

== Chocolate Milk ==

Hello! I noticed you blocking said user over US election-related pages in ANI for a month. Might I suggest it be extended until the the votes are certified to prevent them from tampering with the election results while they are being counted? [[User:Borgenland|Borgenland]] ([[User talk:Borgenland|talk]]) 06:16, 4 October 2024 (UTC)

:{{u|Borgenland}}, if that editor returns to disruptive editing regarding the November 5 election, the next block will be swift and it will be lengthy. [[User:Cullen328|Cullen328]] ([[User talk:Cullen328#top|talk]]) 06:27, 4 October 2024 (UTC)

== Blocking an IPv6 editor ==

I saw that you blocked {{ip|2803:C600:8101:93FE:61FE:C8E2:1BE:5F0D}}. The same editor appears to be vandalizing from {{ip|2803:C600:8101:93FE:5921:FE2F:369A:5710}}, so I think the block should be expanded to {{ip|2803:C600:8101:93FE:0:0:0:0/64}} (as explained in [[User:TonyBallioni/Just block the /64]]). Thank you. [[User:Jlwoodwa|jlwoodwa]] ([[User talk:Jlwoodwa|talk]]) 21:56, 6 October 2024 (UTC)

:Thanks, {{u|Jlwoodwa}}. {{done}}. [[User:Cullen328|Cullen328]] ([[User talk:Cullen328#top|talk]]) 22:05, 6 October 2024 (UTC)

::I apologize if I'm wrong, but I think [[Special:Redirect/logid/164989294|your block]] was only for a single IP{{snd}}it doesn't show up in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BlockList?wpTarget=&wpOptions%5B%5D=userblocks&wpOptions%5B%5D=addressblocks&blockType=&limit=50&wpFormIdentifier=blocklist the rangeblock section] of [[Special:BlockList]]. [[User:Jlwoodwa|jlwoodwa]] ([[User talk:Jlwoodwa|talk]]) 22:14, 6 October 2024 (UTC)

:::{{u|Jlwoodwa}}, I blocked the /64 address you gave me. If you give me a better option, I will act. I will be off Wikipedia for a couple of hours. [[User:Cullen328|Cullen328]] ([[User talk:Cullen328#top|talk]]) 22:25, 6 October 2024 (UTC)