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User talk:MercuryLover2008

2007-09-23T13:52:13Z

CaRcRaZy2000: /* Images */

==Congrats!!==
Just wanted to let you know that you've been selected as the Wikicars Featured Contributor! Thanks for all your dedication and hard work on wikicars. It's been great seeing the community and site grow as you've contributed your expertise. Keep up the good work and congratulations! -[[User:MQuan|MQuan]] 20:35, 11 June 2007 (UTC)

== Infoboxes ==

For future reference, here is Wikicars' standardised infobox.

{| border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 style="float:right; margin:0 0 .5em 1em; width:250px; background:#fff; border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #999; font-size:83%; line-height:1.5; " summary="Infobox Automobile"
|- style="text-align:center; background:#f0f0f0;"
| colspan=2 style="padding:0; background:#996; color:#fff; border-bottom:1px solid #999;" | {{{Image}}}
|- style="color:#fff; background:#996; font-size:larger;"
! colspan=2 | '''{{{Name of Vehicle}}}'''
|-
! colspan=2 style="text-align:center; font-weight:normal; background:#ddb;" | {{{Manufacturer}}}
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| aka
| {{{aka (Type here, not up there)}}}
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Production
| {{{produced from when to when+total units made (optional)}}}
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Class
| {{{Class}}}
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Body Style
| {{{Body-Style}}}
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Length
| {{{length - type here}}}
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Width
| {{{Width - type here}}}
|- style="vertical-align:top;
| Height
| {{{Height - type here}}}
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Wheelbase
| {{{wheelbase - type here}}}
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Weight
| {{{Weight - you get the point}}}
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Transmission
| {{{transmission + drive}}}
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Engine
| {{{engine}}}
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Power
| {{{Horsepower and Torque rating}}}
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Similar
| {{{similar (competition)}}}
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Designer
| {{{Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)}}}
|}

If you wish to create a new page for a model of car or a car company, please type either of these down <nowiki>{{subst:model}}</nowiki> or <nowiki>{{subst:make}}</nowiki>. This is necessary for the sake of professionalism. If you have any further questions, simply contact me or any other one of the admins.

[[User:Red marquis|Red marquis]] 00:43, 18 June 2007 (UTC)
{{-}}

==Welcome==
Hello, [[User:MercuryLover2008|MercuryLover2008]] thank you for your Contributions, and welcome to [[Wikicars]]! Thank you for your contributions! If you have any questions, be sure to contact [[Wikicars:Administrators|a sysop]], or a senior user. Now, to create an article, click on "Make Page" or "create this page". For an article on a model, click on "Model Page" above. To create a model review article click the "Model Review Page" link above. Please remember to sign your name on talk pages by using four tildes (<nowiki>~~</nowiki><nowiki>~~</nowiki>); this will automatically produce your name and the date. Finally, please do your best to '''always fill in the edit summary field''' as this helps to document all of your hard work. Feel free to delete this message from your talk page if you like, or keep it for reference. Happy editing! -[[User:Mugen Power|Mugen Power]] 02:31, 15 April 2007 (UTC)

== Great Job! ==

Hi [[User:MercuryLover2008]]. Great work on the [[Mercury]] vehicle line-up. You definitely know a lot about their cars! To help other members of the Wikicars' community get to know a little bit more about you, we ask that you share a little bit about yourself on your [[User:MercuryLover2008|user page]]. Out of curiosity, what is it about [[Mercury]]s that's made you such a fan? Do you or have you owned one? Are you involved in the auto industry? Thanks again and welcome. Happy Wiki'ing! =) -[[User:PNiddy|Nidhi]] 11:39, 16 April 2007 (UTC)

== Your edit to [[Ford Escort (North American)]] ==

{{uw-vandalism|Ford Escort (North American)]]}} [[User:Invader Car|Invader Car]] ([[User talk:Invader Car|Talk to me please!]] + [[Special:Contributions/Invader Car|Go to the Edit Cafe!]] + [[User:Invader Car/Autographs|Sign here in this page!]]) 18:43, 19 April 2007 (UTC)

== I Apologize ==

I apologize that was a bad mistake I'll try not to do that again. {{Unsigned|MercuryLover2008}}

== Image use ==

Hello, MercuryLover2008, I have some concerns to share with you. I, and all other staff here at Wikicars are greatful for your contributions, but you need to learn how to properly post images on an article. I am speaking with great agitation, when I say it is very annoying. When you post an image on an article, please don't just place it there. Here is a sample of a proper image link : '''<nowiki>[[ImageMercury Sable.jpg|right|thumb|250px]]</nowiki>'''. Please pay attention to this. First of all, when placing an image on a page, either right align it or left align it. Second, please thumbnail your images (As per ‘thumb’ in the link) and last of all please size your images (The most often used sizes being bewteen: 200px - 350px). One last thing of note, if using many images for a section or car, create a gallery using <nowiki><gallery> at the beginning with the images placed like this inbetween: Image:Mercury Sable.jpg and using </gallery> at the end. </nowiki> -- [[User:0-172|Enzo Worshipper]] ([[User talk:0-172|Talk to me]] + [[Special:Contributions/0-172|Contribs]]) 19:34, 20 April 2007 (UTC)

:Thank you for cleaning up those pages, now one more thing, please do not place the Mercury logo atop articles. I personally think having the logo up there is very annoying, and that is something we do not do here. Thank you. -- [[User:0-172|Enzo Worshipper]] ([[User talk:0-172|Talk to me]] + [[Special:Contributions/0-172|Contribs]]) 23:30, 20 April 2007 (UTC)

== Your Welcome ==

I am new to Wikicars so I did not know about the pictures very well i apologize and I will remove the Mercury Logo from the pages.

Sorry For the Inconvenience.

==Spyker Template Image Voting==

Just so you know, we are currently holding elections for which image will grace the Spyker Template in Garage Talk. Since you are a member, your vote would be most appreciated.

- [[User:Red marquis|Red marquis]] 01:44, 30 July 2007 (UTC)

==Bureaucrat Position==
I would like to put forward '''my nomination for Bureaucrat Status'''. Besides being the most frequent contributor on this website, I am working on projects such as establishing an Anti-Spam bureau, and further renovation of our pages that I feel would require these Bureaucratic powers.

-[[User:Red marquis|Red marquis]] 03:17, 15 August 2007 (UTC)

==Spam Police==
...Speaking of which, I would also like to officially announce the formation of the '''Spam Police program'''. Basically, a spam police is obligated to perform '''RC patrols everytime, he/she logs in'''. The point is a more organized way of dealing with these pests. There are two units to join into, Admin-Sysops, being that they hold more power, join the '''"Officer" Ranks''', while members obtain '''"Deputy" status''' and will only be obligated to report such breach. I am planning to change this situation, though, if and when I recieve "Bureaucrat" status by granting members the power to block IP addresses and seize and protect "spam hotspots". For further information and to sign up, go to [[Wikicars' Anti-Spam HQ#Spam Police|Wikicars' Anti-Spam HQ]].

-[[User:Red marquis|Red marquis]] 03:34, 15 August 2007 (UTC)

== Maybach Template Image Voting ==

Maybach Template Image Voting

Just so you know, we are currently holding elections for which image will grace the Maybach Template in Garage Talk. Your vote would be most appreciated.

[[User:Red marquis|Red marquis]] 01:43, 25 August 2007 (UTC)

== NEW INFOBOX SYSTEM ==

I have recently discovered how to '''format our infobox''' in similar fashion to Wikipedia's '''Master Template System''' whereby a we will no longer have to replicate the infobox again and again for each individual page. What will happen instead is that from this point on there will be a set of codes similar to the ones below that will act as a "surrogate" and where you will be filling out the basic information. It will replicate the "master template" on thepage but with the individual information you've written filled out on it. What this allows for is that if and when we finally decide to change the design/update the infobox we will no longer have to manually alter each infobox from page to page.

<nowiki>
{{Infobox | </nowiki> <nowiki>
|Image = place image here in 300 pixels</nowiki> <nowiki>
|Marque = place marque here - not manufacturer</nowiki> <nowiki>
|aka = Type aka here, not up there</nowiki> 
|Production = produced from when to when+total units made (optional)</nowiki> <nowiki>
|Class = denote market class</nowiki> <nowiki>
|Body Style = how many doors+how many seats+what type of body</nowiki> <nowiki>
|Length = length - type here</nowiki> <nowiki>
|Width = Width - type here</nowiki> <nowiki>
|Height = Height - type here</nowiki> <nowiki>
|Wheelbase = wheelbase - type here</nowiki> <nowiki>
|Weight = Weight - you get the point</nowiki> <nowiki>
|Transmission = transmission + drive</nowiki> <nowiki>
|Engine = engine</nowiki> <nowiki>
|Power = N/A hp @ N/A rpm N/A lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm</nowiki> <nowiki>
|Similar = similar (competition)</nowiki> <nowiki>
|Designer = Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)</nowiki> <nowiki>
}}
</nowiki>
{{-}}
[[User:Red marquis|Red marquis]] 08:28, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

== Like the new featured article? ==

Thought you might. I noticed a Mercury hasn't been featured yet, and what better choice than the Mountaineer, eh?
[[User:Pepperpop11|Pepperpop11]] 19:41, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

User talk:MercuryLover2008

2007-09-23T13:51:56Z

CaRcRaZy2000: /* Image Categorization */

User talk:MercuryLover2008

2007-09-23T13:51:39Z

CaRcRaZy2000: /* IP Block */

==Congrats!!==
Just wanted to let you know that you've been selected as the Wikicars Featured Contributor! Thanks for all your dedication and hard work on wikicars. It's been great seeing the community and site grow as you've contributed your expertise. Keep up the good work and congratulations! -[[User:MQuan|MQuan]] 20:35, 11 June 2007 (UTC)

== Infoboxes ==

For future reference, here is Wikicars' standardised infobox.

{| border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 style="float:right; margin:0 0 .5em 1em; width:250px; background:#fff; border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #999; font-size:83%; line-height:1.5; " summary="Infobox Automobile"
|- style="text-align:center; background:#f0f0f0;"
| colspan=2 style="padding:0; background:#996; color:#fff; border-bottom:1px solid #999;" | {{{Image}}}
|- style="color:#fff; background:#996; font-size:larger;"
! colspan=2 | '''{{{Name of Vehicle}}}'''
|-
! colspan=2 style="text-align:center; font-weight:normal; background:#ddb;" | {{{Manufacturer}}}
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| aka
| {{{aka (Type here, not up there)}}}
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Production
| {{{produced from when to when+total units made (optional)}}}
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Class
| {{{Class}}}
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Body Style
| {{{Body-Style}}}
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Length
| {{{length - type here}}}
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Width
| {{{Width - type here}}}
|- style="vertical-align:top;
| Height
| {{{Height - type here}}}
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Wheelbase
| {{{wheelbase - type here}}}
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Weight
| {{{Weight - you get the point}}}
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Transmission
| {{{transmission + drive}}}
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Engine
| {{{engine}}}
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Power
| {{{Horsepower and Torque rating}}}
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Similar
| {{{similar (competition)}}}
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Designer
| {{{Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)}}}
|}

If you wish to create a new page for a model of car or a car company, please type either of these down <nowiki>{{subst:model}}</nowiki> or <nowiki>{{subst:make}}</nowiki>. This is necessary for the sake of professionalism. If you have any further questions, simply contact me or any other one of the admins.

[[User:Red marquis|Red marquis]] 00:43, 18 June 2007 (UTC)
{{-}}

==Welcome==
Hello, [[User:MercuryLover2008|MercuryLover2008]] thank you for your Contributions, and welcome to [[Wikicars]]! Thank you for your contributions! If you have any questions, be sure to contact [[Wikicars:Administrators|a sysop]], or a senior user. Now, to create an article, click on "Make Page" or "create this page". For an article on a model, click on "Model Page" above. To create a model review article click the "Model Review Page" link above. Please remember to sign your name on talk pages by using four tildes (<nowiki>~~</nowiki><nowiki>~~</nowiki>); this will automatically produce your name and the date. Finally, please do your best to '''always fill in the edit summary field''' as this helps to document all of your hard work. Feel free to delete this message from your talk page if you like, or keep it for reference. Happy editing! -[[User:Mugen Power|Mugen Power]] 02:31, 15 April 2007 (UTC)

== Great Job! ==

Hi [[User:MercuryLover2008]]. Great work on the [[Mercury]] vehicle line-up. You definitely know a lot about their cars! To help other members of the Wikicars' community get to know a little bit more about you, we ask that you share a little bit about yourself on your [[User:MercuryLover2008|user page]]. Out of curiosity, what is it about [[Mercury]]s that's made you such a fan? Do you or have you owned one? Are you involved in the auto industry? Thanks again and welcome. Happy Wiki'ing! =) -[[User:PNiddy|Nidhi]] 11:39, 16 April 2007 (UTC)

== Your edit to [[Ford Escort (North American)]] ==

{{uw-vandalism|Ford Escort (North American)]]}} [[User:Invader Car|Invader Car]] ([[User talk:Invader Car|Talk to me please!]] + [[Special:Contributions/Invader Car|Go to the Edit Cafe!]] + [[User:Invader Car/Autographs|Sign here in this page!]]) 18:43, 19 April 2007 (UTC)

== I Apologize ==

I apologize that was a bad mistake I'll try not to do that again. {{Unsigned|MercuryLover2008}}

== Image use ==

Hello, MercuryLover2008, I have some concerns to share with you. I, and all other staff here at Wikicars are greatful for your contributions, but you need to learn how to properly post images on an article. I am speaking with great agitation, when I say it is very annoying. When you post an image on an article, please don't just place it there. Here is a sample of a proper image link : '''<nowiki>[[ImageMercury Sable.jpg|right|thumb|250px]]</nowiki>'''. Please pay attention to this. First of all, when placing an image on a page, either right align it or left align it. Second, please thumbnail your images (As per ‘thumb’ in the link) and last of all please size your images (The most often used sizes being bewteen: 200px - 350px). One last thing of note, if using many images for a section or car, create a gallery using <nowiki><gallery> at the beginning with the images placed like this inbetween: Image:Mercury Sable.jpg and using </gallery> at the end. </nowiki> -- [[User:0-172|Enzo Worshipper]] ([[User talk:0-172|Talk to me]] + [[Special:Contributions/0-172|Contribs]]) 19:34, 20 April 2007 (UTC)

:Thank you for cleaning up those pages, now one more thing, please do not place the Mercury logo atop articles. I personally think having the logo up there is very annoying, and that is something we do not do here. Thank you. -- [[User:0-172|Enzo Worshipper]] ([[User talk:0-172|Talk to me]] + [[Special:Contributions/0-172|Contribs]]) 23:30, 20 April 2007 (UTC)

== Your Welcome ==

I am new to Wikicars so I did not know about the pictures very well i apologize and I will remove the Mercury Logo from the pages.

Sorry For the Inconvenience.

==Spyker Template Image Voting==

Just so you know, we are currently holding elections for which image will grace the Spyker Template in Garage Talk. Since you are a member, your vote would be most appreciated.

- [[User:Red marquis|Red marquis]] 01:44, 30 July 2007 (UTC)

==Bureaucrat Position==
I would like to put forward '''my nomination for Bureaucrat Status'''. Besides being the most frequent contributor on this website, I am working on projects such as establishing an Anti-Spam bureau, and further renovation of our pages that I feel would require these Bureaucratic powers.

-[[User:Red marquis|Red marquis]] 03:17, 15 August 2007 (UTC)

==Spam Police==
...Speaking of which, I would also like to officially announce the formation of the '''Spam Police program'''. Basically, a spam police is obligated to perform '''RC patrols everytime, he/she logs in'''. The point is a more organized way of dealing with these pests. There are two units to join into, Admin-Sysops, being that they hold more power, join the '''"Officer" Ranks''', while members obtain '''"Deputy" status''' and will only be obligated to report such breach. I am planning to change this situation, though, if and when I recieve "Bureaucrat" status by granting members the power to block IP addresses and seize and protect "spam hotspots". For further information and to sign up, go to [[Wikicars' Anti-Spam HQ#Spam Police|Wikicars' Anti-Spam HQ]].

-[[User:Red marquis|Red marquis]] 03:34, 15 August 2007 (UTC)

== Maybach Template Image Voting ==

Maybach Template Image Voting

Just so you know, we are currently holding elections for which image will grace the Maybach Template in Garage Talk. Your vote would be most appreciated.

[[User:Red marquis|Red marquis]] 01:43, 25 August 2007 (UTC)

== NEW INFOBOX SYSTEM ==

I have recently discovered how to '''format our infobox''' in similar fashion to Wikipedia's '''Master Template System''' whereby a we will no longer have to replicate the infobox again and again for each individual page. What will happen instead is that from this point on there will be a set of codes similar to the ones below that will act as a "surrogate" and where you will be filling out the basic information. It will replicate the "master template" on thepage but with the individual information you've written filled out on it. What this allows for is that if and when we finally decide to change the design/update the infobox we will no longer have to manually alter each infobox from page to page.

<nowiki>
{{Infobox | </nowiki> <nowiki>
|Image = place image here in 300 pixels</nowiki> <nowiki>
|Marque = place marque here - not manufacturer</nowiki> <nowiki>
|aka = Type aka here, not up there</nowiki> 
|Production = produced from when to when+total units made (optional)</nowiki> <nowiki>
|Class = denote market class</nowiki> <nowiki>
|Body Style = how many doors+how many seats+what type of body</nowiki> <nowiki>
|Length = length - type here</nowiki> <nowiki>
|Width = Width - type here</nowiki> <nowiki>
|Height = Height - type here</nowiki> <nowiki>
|Wheelbase = wheelbase - type here</nowiki> <nowiki>
|Weight = Weight - you get the point</nowiki> <nowiki>
|Transmission = transmission + drive</nowiki> <nowiki>
|Engine = engine</nowiki> <nowiki>
|Power = N/A hp @ N/A rpm N/A lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm</nowiki> <nowiki>
|Similar = similar (competition)</nowiki> <nowiki>
|Designer = Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)</nowiki> <nowiki>
}}
</nowiki>
{{-}}
[[User:Red marquis|Red marquis]] 08:28, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

== Image Categorization ==

I am cracking down. We really need to get the sites store of images organized, and you uploading an image without categorization is of no help. Please remember to categorize any future images you may upload. Cheers. [[User:0-172|Enzo Worshipper]] ([[User talk:0-172|Talk to me]] + [[Special:Contributions/0-172|Contribs]]) 20:59, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

== Like the new featured article? ==

Thought you might. I noticed a Mercury hasn't been featured yet, and what better choice than the Mountaineer, eh?
[[User:Pepperpop11|Pepperpop11]] 19:41, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

== Images ==

All right! You're getting on my nerves! When uploading images, categorize or don't upload them at all. I have already left you a message, but seeing as you seem to have ignored it, its only fitting to post another. You have been warned. If you don't start categorizing soon '''punishment will ensue'''. [[User:0-172|Enzo Worshipper]] ([[User talk:0-172|Talk to me]] + [[Special:Contributions/0-172|Contribs]]) 00:14, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

:Ignore a warning will you?! I am going to have to ban you. You have no right to argue, you ignored a warning (Two actually) from a superior. See you in a week. [[User:0-172|Enzo Worshipper]] ([[User talk:0-172|Talk to me]] + [[Special:Contributions/0-172|Contribs]]) 20:03, 21 September 2007 (UTC)