Raintaster

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Whosyourjudas (talk) 03:21, 26 Oct 2004 (UTC)

Why, thanks... I still don't fully understand it, but I think I sign my name like this:

Raintaster 06:18, 9 Mar 2005 (UTC)

Re : How to show Copyrighted Images with Permission

Hi Raintaster,

I saw your post at the Help Desk. You can find the list of Image Copyright Tags here. If permission is given by the owners for Wikipedia use only and nowhere else, use {{permission}}. If permission is extended to everyone as long as attribution is given, use {{Attribution}}.

- Mailer Diablo 04:15, 12 Mar 2005 (UTC)

Two Answers

Hello, You can view only IP edits using either WP:CDVF (I recommend this) or WP:LAVT. If you sign in on a computer which has a banned IP address, your username will automatically be temporarily blocked (an "autoblock") and you will need administrator assistance to remove this block. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask me! Happy editing, Where ^(talk) 17:48, 3 March 2006 (UTC)

Also, if you want more information about RC patrolling in general, you can go to WP:CVU and WP:CUV. Where ^(talk) 22:29, 3 March 2006 (UTC)

Your VandalProof Application

Dear Raintaster,

Thank you for applying for VandalProof! (VP). As you may know, VP is a very powerful program, and in fact with the new 1.1 version release it has even more power. As such we must uphold strict protocols before approving a new applicant. Regretfully, I have chosen to decline your application at this time. The reason for this is that for security reasons, VandalProof's creator requires it's users to have made 250 edits to articles, which you have not.. Please note it is nothing personal by any means, and we certainly welcome you to apply again in the not too distant future. Thank you for your interest in VandalProof. - Glen ^T_C (Stollery) 08:09, 25 May 2006 (UTC)

Fair use rationale for Image:Topcolalogocropped.gif

Thanks for uploading or contributing to Image:Topcolalogocropped.gif. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in Wikipedia articles constitutes fair use. In addition to the boilerplate fair use template, you must also write out on the image description page a specific explanation or rationale for why using this image in each article is consistent with fair use. Suggestions on how to do so can be found here.

Please go to the image description page and edit it to include a fair use rationale. Using one of the templates at Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to insure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If you have uploaded other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified the fair use rationale on those pages too. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that any fair use images uploaded after 4 May, 2006, and lacking such an explanation will be deleted one week after they have been uploaded, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you. The Sunshine Man 17:53, 13 June 2007 (UTC)

Top Cola Inc.

Another editor has added the "{{prod}}" template to the article Top Cola Inc., suggesting that it be deleted according to the proposed deletion process. All contributions are appreciated, but the editor doesn't believe it satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and has explained why in the article (see also Wikipedia:What Wikipedia is not and Wikipedia:Notability). Please either work to improve the article if the topic is worthy of inclusion in Wikipedia or discuss the relevant issues at its talk page. If you remove the {{prod}} template, the article will not be deleted, but note that it may still be sent to Wikipedia:Articles for deletion, where it may be deleted if consensus to delete is reached. BJBot (talk) 15:00, 8 February 2008 (UTC)