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On a different note... Welcome back, I noticed a few days ago you where about, it has been about a decade since I have seen you around these parts!--[[User:Dmon|Dmon]] ([[User talk:Dmon|talk]]) 00:12, 7 July 2019 (EDT)
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== Images ==
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== Tripitz edit ==
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Hi Ebakunin, in your recent cleanup edit on the ''[[Tripitz]]'' page you removed the "''{sic}''" part from the bolded initial mentioning of the name. Why? I feel it is important to stress right out of the gate in the article that this "misspelling" is actual canon. In its current form, this information is hidden in a footnote which I feel could be confusing for readers. [[User:Frabby|Frabby]] ([[User talk:Frabby|talk]]) 03:03, 8 July 2019 (EDT)
  
Thanks so much for adding images of some of the most famous BT characters. If you want to keep helping out with biographies, you may wish to join [[BattleTechWiki:Project Biographies|Project Biographies]]. --[[User:Scaletail|Scaletail]] 19:48, 30 July 2008 (CDT)
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:Hi Frabby. I removed the ''{sic}'' because it's not a misspelling "in-universe" but rather an editor misspelling that became canon. However, I'm not terribly invested in the difference. The change has been been reverted. Thanks. --<span style="font-family:Courier">[[User:Ebakunin|Ebakunin]]</span> <sup>([[User talk:Ebakunin|talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/Ebakunin|contribs]])</sup> 18:52, 8 July 2019 (EDT)
:Just wanted to add any encouragement; you've done phenomenal work, both in breadth and scope. Good work. I hope you noticed the attribution on the front page. --[[User:Revanche|Revanche]] <sup>([[User_talk:Revanche|talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/Revanche|contribs]])</sup> 21:17, 7 August 2008 (CDT)
 
  
I have information that I need to put up for [[Doug Chaffee]] from February that I haven't gotten too.  Let me know if you want to help and I can email it to you. BTW, I liked what you did with the artwork for him. [[User:Communibus locis|Locis]] 06:38, 12 November 2008 (PST)
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== Moratorium ==
  
== Clan ranks ==
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Hey Ebakunin,
Hi there! Do not get me wrong, I really appreciate the work you are doing. But I have been wondering if the Clan ranks should not be merged into a single article, possibly into [[Clan military structure]]. [[User:Frabby|Frabby]] 07:05, 4 August 2008 (CDT)
 
:Hello. The idea behind keeping the entries separate is simple ease of use for the viewer. The various military ranks are among the most common links in the wiki. You'll see a mention of Star Colonel Aidan in one article, Star Commander Ranna in another, etc. In my opinion, when a viewer clicks on the rank link they want to quickly see what it means, as opposed to a long, detailed article about the entire Clan military structure. In addition, we might want to put examples into the entry &ndash; something like "It took ristar Aidan Pryde ''xx'' years to become a Star Colonel, during which he commanded ''yy'' warriors and was responsible for planet ''zz''". Including an example is something I'll still ruminating about.
 
:BTW, I always appreciate constructive criticism. Thanks for your interest! --[[User:Ebakunin|Ebakunin]] 16:12, 4 August 2008 (CDT)
 
  
I love the new clan rank template!!  I think there should be one for each of the clans.  Very cool!! [[User:Communibus locis|Locis]] 06:37, 12 November 2008 (PST)
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Just want to remind that your [[Marotta Kerensky]] article is still subject to [[Policy:Moratorium]] until 18 July. I am sure you are aware, so I am more doing this so I know I am doing my job {{emoticon | ;)}} --[[User:Dmon|Dmon]] ([[User talk:Dmon|talk]]) 19:46, 26 May 2020 (EDT)
  
== Blake Documents ==
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== Valencia ==
:Should we be using the "Moratorium" tag for the Blake stuff? I JUST bought it Wednesday and I'm DYING to put stuff up, but I feel like the moratorium should be more like 6 months not 2 monthsWhat do you think?  p.s. It's TOTALLY Hallis... [[User:Communibus locis|Locis]] 21:39, 28 November 2008 (PST)
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You wrote over what i was putting in on the [[Touring the Star: Valencia]]. Please becareful. [[User:Wrangler|Wrangler]] ([[User talk:Wrangler|talk]]) 20:34, 21 August 2020 (EDT)
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::What do you want do? Are you doing it or am I? I had it done. :( -- [[User:Wrangler|Wrangler]] ([[User talk:Wrangler|talk]]) 20:36, 21 August 2020 (EDT)
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:::Here's the recent changes for the article:
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  ! 17:33 (cur | prev) . . (+2,563)‎ . . Wrangler (talk | contribs | block) (its the 28th...)
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m  17:31 (cur | prev) . . (+858)‎ . . Ebakunin (talk | contribs | block)
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  ! 17:30 (cur | prev) . . (+42)‎ . . Wrangler (talk | contribs | block) (adding missing cover wIll TRY add content back that was erased)
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  ! 17:27 (cur | prev) . . (-2)‎ . . Wrangler (talk | contribs | block) (2 months, not 1 unless policey was changed)
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  ! 17:27 (cur | prev) . . (+159)‎ . . Wrangler (talk | contribs | block) (Adding some content since editing at same time ERASED what i did.)
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We were literally editing it at the same time. --<span style="font-family:Courier">[[User:Ebakunin|Ebakunin]]</span> <sup>([[User talk:Ebakunin|talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/Ebakunin|contribs]])</sup> 20:39, 21 August 2020 (EDT)
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::Ack. Sorry man. I fixed the content. I don't own the other book. We need better way work out who doing what update. I've on most part done most of the updates on new products. Literally last thing i can do since everyone so fast to add stuff to the wiki. -- [[User:Wrangler|Wrangler]] ([[User talk:Wrangler|talk]]) 20:46, 21 August 2020 (EDT)
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:::::Don't worry. The conflicting edits happen.  I was bit weebit upset. but it happens.  There is a template that says "undercontruction". However, i've yet see anyone use it in years. I've haven't sever conflict-edits in literally years. Not since Doneve was still active editing. We ran over each other edits all the time. lol.  Hopefully we can avoid this next time. --
  
::You need to contact [[User:Scaletail|Scaletail]]. He's the admin the instituted the policy and he's the one that would need to change it. --[[User:Ebakunin|Ebakunin]] 21:50, 28 November 2008 (PST)
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== Bloodname Clans ==
  
== Just a general Thank-you ==
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Hi,
...for the immense amount of good contributions you have made so far. I think a big pat on the back is in order. Very impressive, and of course immensely helpful in bringing this wiki forward. Keep up the excellent work! [[User:Frabby|Frabby]] 02:53, 30 November 2008 (PST)
 
  
==WikiProject Military Commands==
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Regarding the changes you made on [[Icaza (Bloodname)]], I've reverted some of them. We always add the clan where it comes from as there are too many mixed bloodnames, and this can help identify this. Also, warriors are ordered by rank, and inside rank, by first name. Thanks!--[[User:Pserratv|Pserratv]] ([[User talk:Pserratv|talk]]) 14:00, 5 September 2020 (EDT)
I created a new [[BattleTechWiki:Project Military Commands|WikiProject]] to encompass all military commands. Since you've done a lot of work in the past with them, please come over and sign up so that we can improve the coverage of all units. --[[User:Scaletail|Scaletail]] 14:18, 14 February 2009 (PST)
 
  
==Moratorium==
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:In the case of Icaza, I removed the clan source as the intro specifically says the Bloodname is exclusive to Jade Falcon, i.e. they are no mixed Bloodnames in this House. Otherwise, you're right, I should have placed Magnus in the correct order. --<span style="font-family:Courier">[[User:Ebakunin|Ebakunin]]</span> <sup>([[User talk:Ebakunin|talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/Ebakunin|contribs]])</sup> 15:35, 5 September 2020 (EDT)
On the [[3076]] article you added information from a recently published source. While you are not required to undo the edit you made or remove the reference, please be aware that this is in violation of [[Policy:Moratorium|the moratorium policy]]. This policy places a moratorium on using sources that have been published within the last two months, except in special circumstances. Thank you for your contribution to BattleTechWiki, and please keep this policy in mind when editing in the future. --[[User:Scaletail|Scaletail]] 16:53, 23 March 2009 (PDT)
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::Just saw that. Though it is true that all bloodcount belongs to one clan, it is possible to be made abthaka to another clan, and we have tried to keep that information there also.--[[User:Pserratv|Pserratv]] ([[User talk:Pserratv|talk]]) 12:23, 14 October 2020 (EDT)
  
:Sorry, this was just me being stupid. I've commented out the information. Working on getting a brain upgrade now. --[[User:Ebakunin|Ebakunin]] 19:05, 23 March 2009 (PDT)
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==OmniMech names in listings==
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Hi,
  
== Yearline & Graphics ==
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I noted in your recent edits that you're changing the links for OmniMechs to only one of their dual name. May I ask why? I had deliberately used their dual-name article naming scheme in the lists, e.g. ''[[Hellbringer (Loki)]]'', because both names are equally "official" and relevant in the context. Also, I cannot see a pattern as to when you're using the Clan name and when you're using the IS reporting name? [[User:Frabby|Frabby]] ([[User talk:Frabby|talk]]) 02:40, 10 September 2020 (EDT)
  
This look great. Seriously, good idea and great job. It really helps to improve the visual experience, provides information and adds a touch of style and consistency that improves the BTW experience. --[[User:Revanche|Revanche]] <sup>([[User_talk:Revanche|talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/Revanche|contribs]])</sup> 11:09, 15 June 2009 (PDT)
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==Disambiguating ship names==
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Hi,
  
== Liberator ==
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I noticed, while re-arranging your ship list in ''[[Icons of War]]'' to the established format, that you've used disambiguation names, e.g. "Boarhound (Individual DropShip)". While not per se wrong, it seems superfluous to identify the Boarhound as a DropShip when it is the only known vessel in all of BattleTech to bear that name. Conversely, in cases where disambiguation is required, the exact ship class (if known) is also added, e.g. "Botany Bay (Individual Gazelle-class DropShip)". [[User:Frabby|Frabby]] ([[User talk:Frabby|talk]]) 10:01, 14 October 2020 (EDT)
  
I took the liberty (no pun intended) of changing your last edit to italics, which is what I presume you had intended (you used double quotes, which are not read by mediawiki the same way as two single quotes). If I presumed wrong, please let me know. --[[User:Revanche|Revanche]] <sup>([[User_talk:Revanche|talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/Revanche|contribs]])</sup> 11:44, 18 June 2009 (PDT)
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== Katana Tormark, Duchess of? ==
  
:I thought the BT convention is to put named ships in quotes, while ship classes are put in italics (much like 'Mechs). Am I wrong here? Thanks. --[[User:Ebakunin|Ebakunin]] 11:55, 18 June 2009 (PDT)
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Hey Ebakunin
  
::Let me say that I'm uncertain. If there is a policy or stated convention here, please point me in that direction. However, based on my own interest in things naval (I'm a naval officer), I lean towards italicizing ship names. Scaletail and I generally lean towards the adoption of Wikipedia policies on areas where we haven't yet adopted a similar policy (especially in regards to references and copyediting). I don't have the time just now to find & check their policy, but [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Raven_(MHC-61) this article] tells me they lean towards italicizing. Quotes just seem to be an odd way of highlighting a ship's name. --[[User:Revanche|Revanche]] <sup>([[User_talk:Revanche|talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/Revanche|contribs]])</sup> 12:02, 18 June 2009 (PDT)
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I have been trying to figure out for years what exactly Katana Tormark is the Duchess of. In your latest edits you have her listed as Duchess of Proserpina with the source being ''Dark Age: Republic of the Sphere'', p. 34. Opening my copy of the source however I can't find any mention of her being linked to Proserpina. Is it possible there are different versions of the source?--[[User:Dmon|Dmon]] ([[User talk:Dmon|talk]]) 18:07, 31 October 2020 (EDT)
  
:::You're absolutely right. I was basing quotes vs. italics on CBL's conventions, which I was mistaken about. I took a look at ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' where the ''Invincible'' WarShip is in italics. My bad. Won't happen again. Thanks for pointing out the problem :P --[[User:Ebakunin|Ebakunin]] 12:17, 18 June 2009 (PDT)
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:I was just doing the housework of adding the missing link for Duchess of Proserpina. The original article text said she was the Duchess and I took it at face value. I was wondering about that too... neither of her parents seemed to have had royal titles, so I don't know how she gained one. --<span style="font-family:Courier">[[User:Ebakunin|Ebakunin]]</span> <sup>([[User talk:Ebakunin|talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/Ebakunin|contribs]])</sup> 18:14, 31 October 2020 (EDT)
  
::::No, not a problem. You've actually given me another reason to write a Manual of Style for the wiki. This is a good one. --[[User:Revanche|Revanche]] <sup>([[User_talk:Revanche|talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/Revanche|contribs]])</sup> 13:05, 18 June 2009 (PDT)
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::Damn, I was hoping for a breakthrough.--[[User:Dmon|Dmon]] ([[User talk:Dmon|talk]]) 21:09, 31 October 2020 (EDT)
  
== Wiki experience ==
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:::She we the strip out the Duchess info? --<span style="font-family:Courier">[[User:Ebakunin|Ebakunin]]</span> <sup>([[User talk:Ebakunin|talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/Ebakunin|contribs]])</sup> 21:31, 31 October 2020 (EDT)
  
Hey, Ebakunin. It's clear to me that MediaWiki doesn't scare you. What kind of experience do you have with it?
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== Protected Images ==
--[[User:Revanche|Revanche]] <sup>([[User_talk:Revanche|talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/Revanche|contribs]])</sup> 12:08, 3 July 2009 (UTC)
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I've tried to edit these 3 images to assign them to their correct Gallery, but it says they are protected by you:
 
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[[File:Sarnabar2.gif]]
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[[File:TIS3.jpg]]
[[User:Xoid|Xoid]] once tried to explain this to me, but it went over my head. Why do you prefer to use the code <nowiki>&ndash;</nowiki>, instead of a dash? --[[User:Revanche|Revanche]] <sup>([[User_talk:Revanche|talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/Revanche|contribs]])</sup> 03:41, 7 July 2009 (UTC)
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[[File:Rasdom userbar.jpg]]--[[User:Pserratv|Pserratv]] ([[User talk:Pserratv|talk]]) 07:47, 19 March 2021 (EDT)
:And why didn't nowiki not work here? --[[User:Revanche|Revanche]] <sup>([[User_talk:Revanche|talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/Revanche|contribs]])</sup> 03:41, 7 July 2009 (UTC)
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:There was some cascading protection set following the protection of the userpage proper. I've kept the protection in place on the user page but unchecked the cascade option. You should be able to work with the images now. If there's a problem still, drop me a line. [[User:Frabby|Frabby]] ([[User talk:Frabby|talk]]) 09:36, 19 March 2021 (EDT)
 
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::Thanks!--[[User:Pserratv|Pserratv]] ([[User talk:Pserratv|talk]]) 05:11, 22 March 2021 (EDT)
:: '''Usage:'''
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:::Thanks for handling that [[User:Frabby|Frabby]]. --<span style="font-family:Courier">[[User:Ebakunin|Ebakunin]]</span> <sup>([[User talk:Ebakunin|talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/Ebakunin|contribs]])</sup> 19:31, 24 March 2021 (EDT)
::There's three type of dash [[w:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_XML_and_HTML_character_entity_references|entities]] (letter-like symbols), each slightly longer than the previous:
 
<pre>
 
- (standard hyphen)
 
– (&amp;ndash;)
 
— (&amp;mdash;)
 
</pre>
 
 
 
::In general, the short dash is used for hyphenated words, the long dash ("mdash") for connecting sentence fragments, and the "ndash" for everything else. For example:
 
 
 
::* (standard hyphen)  "Teaching a pre-teen to drive is a bad idea."
 
::* (&amp;ndash;)  George Washington, February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799
 
::* (&amp;mdash;) "Sarah, no matter what he said—and I know he said a lot—I promise you they were all lies."
 
 
 
::'''Browser interpretation:'''
 
::Here's where it gets complicated. A "[[w:Character (computing)|character]]" is basically a number, letter, or entity the can fit in one letter space. For example, "K" and "Æ" are characters since they take up one space, but "AE" is not. Since there are a ''lot'' of characters (©, ¥, ñ, etc.) and a limited number of keys on the keyboard, each character has an HTML character entity reference so the browser knows what to display. It has to be something weird so no one will accidentally type it and get confused, which is why &amp;ndash; gives you – and &amp;mdash; gives you —.
 
 
 
::All the entities I've mentioned are perfectly valid letters/symbols that just don't show up on an American English keyboard. Therefore they are ''not'' HTML tags like &lt;div&gt; and &lt;nowiki&gt; won't work on them.
 
 
 
::Because they are entities, you can also cut-and-paste them just like any other letter. They're not readily available on my keyboard, though, which is why I type them out the long way. If BTW had a symbol insert list like Wikipedia offers (the one that lets you insert ©, ¥, ñ, etc.) I would use it instead.
 
 
 
::That turned out to be a rather long winded response, but I hope it helped :) --[[User:Ebakunin|Ebakunin]] 04:52, 7 July 2009 (UTC)
 
 
 
::NO! That absolutely helped. It also assuaged my guilt over not using the code, since I knew I could use it incorrectly. i see that is not the case, but that I'm free to use regular dashes. Thanks, Ebakunin. I appreciate it. --[[User:Revanche|Revanche]] <sup>([[User_talk:Revanche|talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/Revanche|contribs]])</sup> 20:33, 7 July 2009 (UTC)
 
 
 
== Timeline tags ==
 
Having seen the awesome job you did on the yearlist, here's an idea I had: On the Starwars wiki, there is one or more era symbol(s) in each article (where appropriate), denoting during which eras a certain vehicle was used or a certain event occurred. I liked this concept, but totally lack the skills to implement something similar on BTW. You, on the other hand, seem quite skilled in this respect... [[User:Frabby|Frabby]] 21:11, 7 July 2009 (UTC)
 
 
 
:I know what you're referring to, but unfortunately the era symbols use JavaScript for correct positioning. Since I don't have access to BTW's JavaScript I can't do the work. Sorry. --[[User:Ebakunin|Ebakunin]] 21:14, 7 July 2009 (UTC)
 
 
 
::Is it a one time code addition or something that would need constant access? --[[User:Revanche|Revanche]] <sup>([[User_talk:Revanche|talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/Revanche|contribs]])</sup> 22:08, 7 July 2009 (UTC)
 
 
 
:::To be honest, it would require admin status, as I would need to modify the [[Special:AllMessages|system messages]] page. --[[User:Ebakunin|Ebakunin]] 22:38, 7 July 2009 (UTC)
 
 
 
 
 
== Wannabe_kate code ==
 
 
 
Ebakunin, do you feel the editcounter code [http://toolserver.org/~interiot/cgi-bin/Tool1/wannabe_kate?code on this site] can be used here, if installed? --[[User:Revanche|Revanche]] <sup>([[User_talk:Revanche|talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/Revanche|contribs]])</sup> 01:06, 8 July 2009 (UTC)
 
 
 
 
 
== Banner Placement ==
 
 
 
Ebakunin, please find an appropriate place to put this on your [[User:Ebakunin|userpage]]: <br>
 
[[File:BTW Admin.jpg]]<br>
 
--[[User:Revanche|Revanche]] <sup>([[User_talk:Revanche|talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/Revanche|contribs]])</sup> 05:03, 9 July 2009 (UTC)
 
 
 
 
 
==Edittools==
 
I'm constantly forgetting how to use the <references/> code and then having to look up how I used it in the past. How would I make use of your editool? --[[User:Revanche|Revanche]] <sup>([[User_talk:Revanche|talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/Revanche|contribs]])</sup> 18:39, 9 July 2009 (UTC)
 
:What code? --[[User:Ebakunin|Ebakunin]] 18:40, 9 July 2009 (UTC)
 
::[[MediaWiki:Edittools]]. Maybe I've mis-understood the intent of this page. --[[User:Revanche|Revanche]] <sup>([[User_talk:Revanche|talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/Revanche|contribs]])</sup> 20:21, 9 July 2009 (UTC)
 
:::Edit any page and look under the text box. You'll see the results. --[[User:Ebakunin|Ebakunin]] 20:39, 9 July 2009 (UTC) {{emoticon|:)}}
 

Latest revision as of 19:32, 24 March 2021

On a different note...[edit]

On a different note... Welcome back, I noticed a few days ago you where about, it has been about a decade since I have seen you around these parts!--Dmon (talk) 00:12, 7 July 2019 (EDT)

Tripitz edit[edit]

Hi Ebakunin, in your recent cleanup edit on the Tripitz page you removed the "{sic}" part from the bolded initial mentioning of the name. Why? I feel it is important to stress right out of the gate in the article that this "misspelling" is actual canon. In its current form, this information is hidden in a footnote which I feel could be confusing for readers. Frabby (talk) 03:03, 8 July 2019 (EDT)

Hi Frabby. I removed the {sic} because it's not a misspelling "in-universe" but rather an editor misspelling that became canon. However, I'm not terribly invested in the difference. The change has been been reverted. Thanks. --Ebakunin (talk|contribs) 18:52, 8 July 2019 (EDT)

Moratorium[edit]

Hey Ebakunin,

Just want to remind that your Marotta Kerensky article is still subject to Policy:Moratorium until 18 July. I am sure you are aware, so I am more doing this so I know I am doing my job Wink.gif --Dmon (talk) 19:46, 26 May 2020 (EDT)

Valencia[edit]

You wrote over what i was putting in on the Touring the Star: Valencia. Please becareful. Wrangler (talk) 20:34, 21 August 2020 (EDT)

What do you want do? Are you doing it or am I? I had it done. :( -- Wrangler (talk) 20:36, 21 August 2020 (EDT)
Here's the recent changes for the article:

  ! 17:33 	Touring the Stars: Valencia‎‎ (7 changes | history) . . (+3,975)‎ . . [Ebakunin‎ (2×); Wrangler‎ (5×)]
m ! 	17:33 (cur | prev) . . (-960)‎ . . Wrangler (talk | contribs | block) [rollback]
  ! 	17:33 (cur | prev) . . (+2,563)‎ . . Wrangler (talk | contribs | block) (its the 28th...)
m   	17:31 (cur | prev) . . (+858)‎ . . Ebakunin (talk | contribs | block)
  ! 	17:30 (cur | prev) . . (+42)‎ . . Wrangler (talk | contribs | block) (adding missing cover wIll TRY add content back that was erased)
  ! 	17:27 (cur | prev) . . (-2)‎ . . Wrangler (talk | contribs | block) (2 months, not 1 unless policey was changed)
  ! 	17:27 (cur | prev) . . (+159)‎ . . Wrangler (talk | contribs | block) (Adding some content since editing at same time ERASED what i did.)
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We were literally editing it at the same time. --Ebakunin (talk|contribs) 20:39, 21 August 2020 (EDT)

Ack. Sorry man. I fixed the content. I don't own the other book. We need better way work out who doing what update. I've on most part done most of the updates on new products. Literally last thing i can do since everyone so fast to add stuff to the wiki. -- Wrangler (talk) 20:46, 21 August 2020 (EDT)
Don't worry. The conflicting edits happen. I was bit weebit upset. but it happens. There is a template that says "undercontruction". However, i've yet see anyone use it in years. I've haven't sever conflict-edits in literally years. Not since Doneve was still active editing. We ran over each other edits all the time. lol. Hopefully we can avoid this next time. --

Bloodname Clans[edit]

Hi,

Regarding the changes you made on Icaza (Bloodname), I've reverted some of them. We always add the clan where it comes from as there are too many mixed bloodnames, and this can help identify this. Also, warriors are ordered by rank, and inside rank, by first name. Thanks!--Pserratv (talk) 14:00, 5 September 2020 (EDT)

In the case of Icaza, I removed the clan source as the intro specifically says the Bloodname is exclusive to Jade Falcon, i.e. they are no mixed Bloodnames in this House. Otherwise, you're right, I should have placed Magnus in the correct order. --Ebakunin (talk|contribs) 15:35, 5 September 2020 (EDT)
Just saw that. Though it is true that all bloodcount belongs to one clan, it is possible to be made abthaka to another clan, and we have tried to keep that information there also.--Pserratv (talk) 12:23, 14 October 2020 (EDT)

OmniMech names in listings[edit]

Hi,

I noted in your recent edits that you're changing the links for OmniMechs to only one of their dual name. May I ask why? I had deliberately used their dual-name article naming scheme in the lists, e.g. Hellbringer (Loki), because both names are equally "official" and relevant in the context. Also, I cannot see a pattern as to when you're using the Clan name and when you're using the IS reporting name? Frabby (talk) 02:40, 10 September 2020 (EDT)

Disambiguating ship names[edit]

Hi,

I noticed, while re-arranging your ship list in Icons of War to the established format, that you've used disambiguation names, e.g. "Boarhound (Individual DropShip)". While not per se wrong, it seems superfluous to identify the Boarhound as a DropShip when it is the only known vessel in all of BattleTech to bear that name. Conversely, in cases where disambiguation is required, the exact ship class (if known) is also added, e.g. "Botany Bay (Individual Gazelle-class DropShip)". Frabby (talk) 10:01, 14 October 2020 (EDT)

Katana Tormark, Duchess of?[edit]

Hey Ebakunin

I have been trying to figure out for years what exactly Katana Tormark is the Duchess of. In your latest edits you have her listed as Duchess of Proserpina with the source being Dark Age: Republic of the Sphere, p. 34. Opening my copy of the source however I can't find any mention of her being linked to Proserpina. Is it possible there are different versions of the source?--Dmon (talk) 18:07, 31 October 2020 (EDT)

I was just doing the housework of adding the missing link for Duchess of Proserpina. The original article text said she was the Duchess and I took it at face value. I was wondering about that too... neither of her parents seemed to have had royal titles, so I don't know how she gained one. --Ebakunin (talk|contribs) 18:14, 31 October 2020 (EDT)
Damn, I was hoping for a breakthrough.--Dmon (talk) 21:09, 31 October 2020 (EDT)
She we the strip out the Duchess info? --Ebakunin (talk|contribs) 21:31, 31 October 2020 (EDT)

Protected Images[edit]

I've tried to edit these 3 images to assign them to their correct Gallery, but it says they are protected by you: Sarnabar2.gif TIS3.jpg Rasdom userbar.jpg--Pserratv (talk) 07:47, 19 March 2021 (EDT)

There was some cascading protection set following the protection of the userpage proper. I've kept the protection in place on the user page but unchecked the cascade option. You should be able to work with the images now. If there's a problem still, drop me a line. Frabby (talk) 09:36, 19 March 2021 (EDT)
Thanks!--Pserratv (talk) 05:11, 22 March 2021 (EDT)
Thanks for handling that Frabby. --Ebakunin (talk|contribs) 19:31, 24 March 2021 (EDT)