User talk:Dragonfirebreath25/Archive 1
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- Aidan the Aura Master 12:11, 5 February 2015 (EST)
Section editing
If you wish to edit multiple sections of a page, click on the Edit tab on top and go from there, instead of editing each section one at a time. That way, you can consolidate them into one edit and you won't flood Recent Changes with section edits. Thanks! Berrenta (talk) 14:29, 5 February 2015 (EST)
Interwiki Links
When linking to a page on another wiki, it would be best to use {{s|other wiki|page name}} instead of [[other wiki:page name|text to show]]. There are some cases where the latter would be used, but if the text shown doesn't need to be changed, then you would use the template. I will apply that to over here, but I figured I'd tell you an easier way ahead of time. Aidan the Aura Master 09:41, 9 February 2015 (EST)
Uploading images
When uploading an image, you shouldn't necessarily add it to every remotely related page. Sometimes a page doesn't need more images. Miles (talk) 11:56, 5 August 2015 (EDT)
I appreciate that you're a good faith editor, but this is getting frustrating. This is like the seventh or eighth time I've seen you do this, where you upload a questionably-useful image and put it on every single page that has anything to do with it. Please make more of an effort to consider whether a page really needs more or different images before uploading. A lot of the time they don't. Miles (talk) 19:24, 6 October 2015 (EDT)
- I hate to pester you on this subject, but I'm afraid I have to say this as a warning this time. You don't need to upload so many pictures of the same thing, or re-upload over your own image repeatedly, or re-upload a deleted picture. More pictures is not always a good thing. Please exercise a bit more restraint in your uploading and usage of images, and keep it to what's needed. If you want to help with pictures, try to focus on articles that need them. Miles (talk) 13:07, 21 November 2015 (EST)
- I feel mentioning this is needed. Aidan, the Wandering Space Warrior 13:20, 21 November 2015 (EST)
This is your last warning on this subject. You've done this countless times now and have consistently ignored requests to change your behavior. If you persist in doing so, you will be temporarily blocked from editing. I don't like having to say that, since I can tell you're a good-faith editor, but it is a problem and you need to understand that. Miles (talk) 20:09, 20 May 2016 (EDT)
Given that it's been a while, I will not block you, bit I will give you a reminder of this. Adding more useless images to a page does not make it better, it just adds clutter. Before uploading an image to SmashWiki, please ask yourself if it is really necessary or not. Thanks! Serpent King 22:01, 3 October 2016 (EDT)
I'm out of patience with you on this subject. You're repeatedly doing this, still, after 2 years. We do not need excessive images of countdowns, we do not need screenshots of every word the announcer says, and we do not need to host your images. SmashWiki is not for image hosting. If you don't change your behavior on the subject, there will be consequences. I apologize for being so blunt on the subject, but clearly my warnings in the past have not sufficiently caught your attention. Miles (talk) 13:34, 21 September 2017 (EDT)
Hey
Do you have any of the DLC trophies? I was hoping you could upload screenshots of them, since no one is ripping the trophy files any time soon. Nyargleblargle (Talk · Contribs) 18:52, 6 October 2015 (EDT)
That transparent Cloud image
What is its source? We generally don't accept fan-done edits to add transparency to images. Toomai Glittershine The Incomprehensible 20:04, 13 November 2015 (EST)
Protip
You can use {{d}} if an image is unused and has no potential use. Nyargleblargle (Talk | Contribs) 13:37, 24 November 2015 (EST)
About on-screen appearances...
Think you can get ones for the other characters? Serpent and I need them for the overhauls we've been doing on the character pages. Disaster Flare (talk) 15:29, 16 December 2015 (EST)
- Do you plan on finishing these? Serpent King 22:55, 6 February 2016 (EST)
- I know ultimately in the end I replaced your hard work with animated versions (sorry about that), but I'd still like to thank you for getting what you did get done, so...thanks. :P Disaster Flare (talk) 20:04, 20 March 2016 (EDT)
Hi
In the future, please note that we would prefer having a wanted redlink over having a one-liner page. It's a better indication that we need information for that page. Serpent King 08:09, 4 January 2016 (EST)
Regarding interwiki links
"mariowiki" functions identically to "supermariowiki" as interwiki link code. Changing the former to the latter does nothing of value and only adds more code to the page. Please refrain from making such changes. Thank you. Miles (talk) 21:00, 15 March 2016 (EDT)
If you're planning to mass-edit the victory pose images...
Please start marking them as minor edits so they don't clog up the changelog. Nyargleblargle (Contribs) 18:02, 3 April 2016 (EDT)
3 Day Block
Three days is not too bad so, I'll take it! Dragonfirebreath25 (talk) 16:38, 31 May 2016 (EDT)
- You seem awfully eager to be blocked... Disaster Flare (talk) 17:05, 31 May 2016 (EDT)
- Also, please don't remove talk page content. You were blocked because you were deliberately ignoring our warnings, making no effort to communicate with us. If you continue to be disruptive, I will remove your talk page privileges for the remainder of your block. Disaster Flare (talk) 11:39, 1 June 2016 (EDT)
I'm Back and it's my birthday
Hello again! Sorry for the wait but, it's my 27th birthday! Dragonfirebreath25 (talk) 21:15, 3 June 2016 (EDT)
Happy Birthday! :) WolfBloodSpam (talk) 12:35, 4 June 2016 (EDT) Happy birthday! Nyargleblargle (Contribs) 13:30, 4 June 2016 (EDT)
Please stop multiediting User:Dragonfirebreath25/Global Smash Power
You're clogging up the recent changes list. Thanks! Serpent King 22:24, 15 June 2016 (EDT)
Redirects
Please use better discretion when creating redirects. We do not need a million redirects per page, thanks! Serpent King 23:06, 16 October 2016 (EDT)
Ban evasion allegations
You have been blocked because your IP address is confirmed to have been involved in a case of ban evasion on MarioWiki. If you wish to argue your case, you may do so here. Thanks and have a great day. Serpent King 22:09, 21 October 2016 (EDT)
- I want to stay here because I'm a huge fan of Mario and Smash! Please, let me stay and get myself a second chance! Dragonfirebreath25 (talk) 10:16, 22 October 2016 (EDT)
- I am giving you a chance to explain yourself, but if you opt not to use it effectively, that's on you. Serpent King 17:48, 22 October 2016 (EDT)
- Backup for DFB25: I don't think Dragonfirebreath25 did anything wrong, it may've just been a coincidence that a bunch of ban-evading IPs linked to his and that was only on Mariowiki. I've been down this road in the past I was framed for vandalism once before but it wasn't me it was just a younger sibling who obviously shared with my IP and I was back on. His edit appear to be good as well. Please reconsider. The RPG Gamer (talk•contribs•logs)
- I am giving you a chance to explain yourself, but if you opt not to use it effectively, that's on you. Serpent King 17:48, 22 October 2016 (EDT)
~~ I doubt you'll see this now Dragonfirebreath25, but you've apparently been unblocked. Unowninator (talk) 17:54, 20 March 2017 (EDT)
Welcoming new users
While it's great to see that you're welcoming new users, why not use {{template:welcome}} instead? It explains everything perfectly, and it's much faster to type out. Penro 18:36, 16 April 2017 (EDT)
Um
Why don't you just do all the "Match timer" edits all in one big edit...? Kirby's Crazy Appetite ~ 09:21, 7 May 2017 (EDT)
SW:QDV
This is a big no-no. According to SW:QDV, "Do not dignify those who are trolling with a response at all, even if it is on your own talk page - that is exactly what they wish for. Don't play into their hands." Additionally, trying to plead them to stop is a wasted effort. 9 times out of 10, they won't stop regardless of what you say. Instead of coming to them, please quietly deal with vandals, as in report them on the admin noticeboard and revert their edits until an admin shows up. Disaster Flare (talk) 14:04, 23 May 2017 (EDT)
Okay, I need to ask you something
I've been meaning to come to you about this for a while, but this is becoming a huge pet peeve of mine, and I can't sit back and wait anymore. When talking in general, can you please limit your usage of exclamation marks? When you're constantly talking "Like this!", it makes it seem as though you're always shouting in people's faces, which can be very irritating to other users. Thanks in advance. Disaster Flare (talk) 23:09, 27 May 2017 (EDT)
- I would like to bump this, since the question was never answered. Aidan, the Spooky Rurouni 09:42, 6 October 2017 (EDT)
28th Birthday!
Twenty-eight years ago, I am born on this day and now, here I am 28 years later! It's my birthday so, send me some wishes today! Dragonfirebreath25 (talk) 08:53, 3 June 2017 (EDT)
User images
Hey man take it easy on the user images please. SmashWiki is not an image hosting service, and while there is no limit on how many users can have, we do expect users to upload appropriately. Thanks! Serpent King 22:57, 13 September 2017 (EDT)
- And while you're at it, don't put them on other people's pages without asking first. Aidan, the Wandering Dragon Warrior 08:10, 15 September 2017 (EDT)
Okay, that's enough. You've been told to cool it, but I keep seeing edit spam in the recent changes, so here's your official warning: Cool it on the userspace editing or you'll be put on probation until your behavior improves. Disaster Flare (talk) 20:17, 15 September 2017 (EDT)
Last warning. Even after I placed you under probation, you've uploaded yet another user image for a total of 24, far more than is necessary or appropriate. If you persist, you will be blocked. SmashWiki is not an image hosting service or a personal profile. Miles (talk) 22:36, 17 September 2017 (EDT)
Hey
Quit jumping the gun. We don't do things early, regardless of whether it's a week or a day. So quit adding the latest appearance before a game comes out. Aidan, the Wandering Dragon Warrior 12:52, 21 September 2017 (EDT)
- I will defend him on this one - Pokkén has dropped in Australia now at least, I'll have to check for other countries, but it's probably time to have it down. Black Vulpine of the Furry Nation. Furries make the Internets go! :3 21:22, 21 September 2017 (EDT)
- Pokkén had not released at the time he did the edits. You did them at night on the 21st, when it would realistically be the 22nd in Australia due to time zones. Aidan, the Rurouni 11:15, 22 September 2017 (EDT)
- Reminder of this. Shouldn't have to tell you twice. Aidan, the Springing Rurouni 10:14, 22 March 2018 (EDT)
- Pokkén had not released at the time he did the edits. You did them at night on the 21st, when it would realistically be the 22nd in Australia due to time zones. Aidan, the Rurouni 11:15, 22 September 2017 (EDT)
- And for the love of god, please stop uploading unnecessary images. It does nothing for the wiki, other than clogging up the RC with the upload, the edit, and the undo. Aidan, the Rurouni 13:33, 21 September 2017 (EDT)
Alright, here's the deal
You've been told time and time again about your uploading, and we've been more patient you than we probably should be, all things considered, but it's clear you have no desire to listen to us, or at the very least, the message isn't coming across. We don't need a million images relating to the announcer. We don't need images that are already pointed out by other images. We DO NOT need a million userspace images. This will be your last warning. If you still persist in uploading unnecessary images, I will be giving you a month's block, which should be plenty of time to brush up on our policies. I apologize if I'm coming off as rude or blunt, but it's become clear that light slaps on the wrist isn't cutting it. Disaster Flare (talk) 02:18, 15 October 2017 (EDT)
Since nobody told you...
You are unbanned from your userpage. Please be sure to still frequently edit the mainspace over the userspace, but I figured I would let you know. --Penro 22:46, 11 November 2017 (EST)
Removal of other people's posts
Come on mate, you know better than to do that. Can you please explain why you did it? Black Vulpine of the Furry Nation. Furries make the Internets go! :3 09:41, 28 December 2017 (EST)
Discord
Hey, any chance you could consider joining the wiki's Discord server? There's some things I want to talk to you about. Alex Parpotta the flying lobster! 16:40, 25 January 2018 (EST)
Blocked Twice
You may have blocked me twice Serpent but I'll be back! Dragonfirebreath25 (talk) 08:20, 27 January 2018 (EST)
- Sure you will 170.91.5.52 15:34, 5 February 2018 (EST)
Back Again
I'm back once again after a two-week wait! Let's have fun! Dragonfirebreath25 (talk) 11:18, 10 February 2018 (EST)
- Read SW:TALK, please. Black Vulpine of the Furry Nation. Furries make the internets go! :3 17:49, 10 February 2018 (EST)
User images.
Uh, you may wanna chill with those lol. There's 40 already, and they take up some precious space on this wiki. --Penro 21:41, 10 February 2018 (EST)
- It's OK! I decreased it to twenty! Dragonfirebreath25 (talk) 22:51, 10 February 2018 (EST)
- Strong suggestion if you really want to have a ton of user images, is do what I do and make a sub page where you can paste in links to externally uploaded images. That way, it doesn't use up wiki resources. The drawback to this method is that you have no control over image scaling doing it this way... as far as I know. If you come up with a way to make the wiki apply scaling to an externally uploaded image, I would love to know about it. Black Vulpine of the Furry Nation. Furries make the internets go! :3 01:05, 11 February 2018 (EST)
What you've done here...
...is actually against the manual of style. To quote from it: "There is no preference whether to use American or non-American English; therefore, one should not make an edit to a page that consists of only changing such spelling/grammar."
In this case, there's no real need to change what you've done back, but in future, edits should not be exclusively changing between UK and US spellings. Thank you. Black Vulpine of the Furry Nation. Furries make the internets go! :3 08:53, 14 February 2018 (EST)
- Reminder of this, you just did it again. Again, there's no need to change it back, but please stop doing UK/US exclusive edits. Thank you. Black Vulpine of the Furry Nation. Furries make the internets go! :3 20:21, 28 April 2018 (EDT)
For a fourth time, you have done this. If you do not stop you will get yourself into trouble. Alex the Jigglypuff trainer 11:38, 20 May 2018 (EDT)
April Fools stuff
You don't appear to be following our rules about April Fools. The one that sticks out to me right now is this "don't do":
- "Short, nonsensical trivia points or sentences which are notoriously difficult to find and remove without scrutiny of the Recent Changes."
I suggest you read the rules and conduct yourself appropriately, and remember that it is your responsibility to fix your work. Toomai Glittershine The Honcho 23:22, 31 March 2018 (EDT)
Superfluous edits
For a while now, you have had a tendency to make edits like this, which are completely pointless. Please can you lay off of this, as all it ultimately does is fill up recent changes and watchlists with irrelevant and unimportant edits. Alex the Jigglypuff trainer 15:55, 17 May 2018 (EDT)
Hey, pal
Would you mind trying to keep all of your edits into one single edit? You're clogging up the recent changes. Aidan, the College-Bound Rurouni 01:31, 20 May 2018 (EDT)