User talk:0-172

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{{0-172 Talk Archive}}

==Revamping our Pages==
Added four new ideas and removed one in the Pricing section. In case any of you would like to change your votes, now's the time.

[[User:Red marquis|Red marquis]] 05:59, 1 August 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]] 03:07, 15 August 2007 (UTC)
::I've added you and [[User:Red_marquis|Red_marquis]] as Wikicars' Bureaucrats. Thank you for all your continued hard work on this site. It's well appreciated. Happy Wiki'ing! -[[User:PNiddy|Nidhi]] 22:05, 12 September 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]] 03:29, 15 August 2007 (UTC)

== [[Aston Martin DBS]] ==

I recently uploaded all of the promotional pics for the new DBS. Maybe you'd like to take a crack at writing the article to update it.

[[User:Red marquis|Red marquis]] 07:20, 21 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]] 01:38, 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]] 08:27, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

==Back to Business==

Thanks for replying. I apologize for blowing up but I've been frustrated with the lack of response here at Wikicars lately. I don't really know who moved my talk page to an ordinary page but will do ~ same goes for image categorization. [[User:Red marquis|Red marquis]] 00:37, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

p.s. Thanks for joining the Spam police. I have placed a badge in your user page to signify your membership. Again, thanks. [[User:Red marquis|Red marquis]] 00:43, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

== Why was my user id blocked? ==

When I tried to load a Picture to the [[Elena Ford]] page a noticed popped up and said that user 0-172 had blocked me from editing and the reason give was.

The reason given was:
Erased section from Nissan Z article.

First of all I would never erase an article from wikicars because I try to improve the site not hurt it and second I have never even tried to edit the [[Nissan Z]] page because I have no knowledge on that particular automobile.

And I would just like to know why my user name was blocked when I did nothing to that page.

Thank You. [[MercuryLover2008]]

== Block these IP addresses!! ==

I can't do it. 84.131.198.141 83.217.66.50

:Don't worry, I'll get on it. Please sign your messages. If I hadn't looked at the Recent Changes, I wouldn't have known who left that message. [[User:0-172|Enzo Worshipper]] ([[User talk:0-172|Talk to me]] + [[Special:Contributions/0-172|Contribs]]) 20:39, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

== Image Categorization ==

Is there some way we could preload this line, <nowiki>[[Category:(insert marque) images]]</nowiki>, in the summary section of the Upload File page? It's much easier than having to type all of it each time you upload - especially when you're uploading numerous pictures at a time like I have with the [[Aston Martin DBS|DBS]] or the [[Jaguar XF]]. That way, all anyone will have to type is the name of the marque and wheter or not the image is ''promotional''. [[User:Red marquis|Red marquis]] 22:59, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

:I've no idea. I don't have any experience in anything like that. Sorry. [[User:0-172|Enzo Worshipper]] ([[User talk:0-172|Talk to me]] + [[Special:Contributions/0-172|Contribs]]) 20:36, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

== MercuryLover2008 ==

Personally, I don't really think he even checks his talk page. Maybe he's just unfamiliar. I'll try sending him an email and explain things. [[User:Red marquis|Red marquis]] 04:36, 22 September 2007 (UTC)

== Sysop? ==

So what does this mean I can do now? [[User:Pepperpop11|Pepperpop11]] 20:05, 25 September 2007 (UTC)

:You can protect and delete pages and block spammers and vandals. [[User:0-172|Enzo Worshipper]] ([[User talk:0-172|Talk to me]] + [[Special:Contributions/0-172|Contribs]]) 21:37, 25 September 2007 (UTC)

== MercuryLover ==

It's been a full week since he has been banned. I think it's time to allow him in again. [[User:Red marquis|Red marquis]] 12:39, 28 September 2007 (UTC)

:Doesn't the ban end? Or does one of us have to lift it? [[User:0-172|Enzo Worshipper]] ([[User talk:0-172|Talk to me]] + [[Special:Contributions/0-172|Contribs]]) 19:28, 28 September 2007 (UTC)

== Image Categorization ==

Sure. I'll try to find time between the other projects I have with Wikicars.

[[User:Red marquis|Red marquis]] 02:05, 1 October 2007 (UTC)

== Featured User ==

Hey, I know you're very proud of having your name right there on the front page, but the focus of this sight is more the cars, less of the people who make it. So, I'm all for honoring top contributors, but I think the featured article/review should be above the user. What do you think about this? [[User:Pepperpop11|Pepperpop11]] 20:56, 2 October 2007 (UTC)

:Sure, makes sense. [[User:0-172|Enzo Worshipper]] ([[User talk:0-172|Talk to me]] + [[Special:Contributions/0-172|Contribs]]) 23:18, 2 October 2007 (UTC)

== Image overload ==
Okay I apologize for that I will stop loading so many images. [[User:MercuryLover2008|MercuryLover2008]] 17:23, 11 October 2007 (UTC)
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Hi, A new article is up. I'm Very new. November 3rd.So not much. It is called ZZll.

== New Image OF The Week ==

I see you've changed it to the Mazda Furai. How do you like Mazda's new design language? My only complaint with the Furai is that the front clip looks melted. Otherwise, It's a beautiful successor to the 787B.

[[User:Red marquis|Red marquis]] 07:06, 4 February 2008 (UTC)

:I quite enjoy the new language, especially as seen on the Furai. The flowing lines are absolutely stunning. [[User:0-172|Enzo Worshipper]] ([[User talk:0-172|Talk to me]] + [[Special:Contributions/0-172|Contribs]]) 22:38, 8 February 2008 (UTC)

== Invitations ==

That's ok. To be honest, I just sent them out indiscriminately. YM had been bugging me to add my entire address book into my friends list and I just did so grudgingly. Anyway, 15, I didn't know you were so young. That's coo.

-[[User:Red marquis|Red marquis]] 12:24, 12 April 2008 (UTC)

== Updating Wikicars ==

0-172, please help me petition the boffins at Internet Brands to upgrade the mediawiki software Wikicars is running on? We are still running on MediaWiki 1.6.5 when 1.12.0 is out already and includes lots of new toys including a feature I saw in Wikipedia where page editors need to type a confirmation code provided on the page before the edits will be accepted. That will help eliminate spambots and allow us to concentrate on other more important chores and be more productive for the site. Most of the time I now spend on Wikicars is me cleaning up the mess the vandals and spammers have done rather than updating the pages and improving its look and feel.

-[[User:Red marquis|Red marquis]] 07:42, 14 June 2008 (UTC)

::Yeah, same here. I'm getting a little fed up. I'm in. Just tell me what to do. ;-) [[User:0-172|Enzo Worshipper]] ([[User talk:0-172|Talk to me]] + [[Special:Contributions/0-172|Contribs]]) 15:36, 14 June 2008 (UTC)

:::We will put someone on the upgrade asap. [[User:LuvWikis|LuvWikis]] 23:57, 14 June 2008 (UTC)

::::Sweet. [[User:0-172|Enzo Worshipper]] ([[User talk:0-172|Talk to me]] + [[Special:Contributions/0-172|Contribs]]) 12:57, 15 June 2008 (UTC)

:::::Will try to give you an update on what to expect for timing this week. [[User:LuvWikis|LuvWikis]] 17:03, 15 June 2008 (UTC)

::::::Thanks. [[User:0-172|Enzo Worshipper]] ([[User talk:0-172|Talk to me]] + [[Special:Contributions/0-172|Contribs]]) 21:38, 15 June 2008 (UTC)

:::::::LuvWikis, we really need to get those updates up now asap. Several hundred of our pages have recently been vandalized/spammed by something advertising some webpage called kakalu.com. I've already blocked the IP address and am now in the process of reverting the damage caused by this asshole but If this happens again -and on this large a scale- I don't think I have the time, patience and manpower to clean this up. I am on my knees and begging for Internet Brands to update this website. As of this writing, Mediawiki is now at Version 1.13. Please help.

-[[User:Red marquis|Red marquis]] 08:32, 10 July 2008 (UTC)

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