User talk:Paramandyr

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Happy New Username

I thought you left WP. I miss KB but the new username is cool and unique. Keep it up! --Mann Mann (talk) 16:37, 20 November 2024 (UTC)

I'm still here. Yeah, it was time for a name change. Thanks. Stay safe Mann Mann!--Paramandyr (talk) 16:50, 20 November 2024 (UTC)

New Username!

Every couple of days I like to check in on the editors I know, see what they're working on and I was shocked that typing in my usual sequence only directed me towards a sockpuppet! Cool to see a a new name :) sovietblobfish (talk) 20:13, 21 November 2024 (UTC)

Yeah, after 18 yrs, I felt it was time for a change. Stay safe Sovietblobfish!--Paramandyr (talk) 20:22, 21 November 2024 (UTC)

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December 2024

Hello. Regarding the recent revert you made: you may already know about them, but you might find Wikipedia:Template index/User talk namespace useful. After a revert, these can be placed on the user's talk page to let them know you considered their edit inappropriate, and also direct new users towards the sandbox. They can also be used to give a stern warning to a vandal when they've been previously warned. Thank you. / RemoveRedSky ^(t) 14:26, 5 December 2024 (UTC)

Io Saturnalia!

		Io, Saturnalia!
		Wishing you and yours a Happy Holiday Season, from the horse and bishop person. May the year ahead be productive and distraction-free. Ealdgyth (talk) 15:17, 17 December 2024 (UTC)

Thanks, Ealdgyth. Stay safe. --Paramandyr (talk) 15:27, 17 December 2024 (UTC)

December 2024

You have been blocked from editing for a period of 48 hours for edit warring and violating the three-revert rule, as you did at Robert de Quincy. Once the block has expired, you are welcome to make useful contributions.

During a dispute, you should first try to discuss controversial changes and seek consensus. If that proves unsuccessful, you are encouraged to seek dispute resolution, and in some cases it may be appropriate to request page protection.

If you believe that there are good reasons for being unblocked, please review Wikipedia's guide to appealing blocks, then add the following text to the bottom of your talk page: {{unblock|reason=Your reason here ~~~~}}.  Bbb23 (talk) 00:37, 21 December 2024 (UTC)

Thanks Bbb23, after 18 yrs my very first block is from you!

FYI: I used to go by Kansas Bear. Have a great weekend and stay safe! --Paramandyr (talk) 00:44, 21 December 2024 (UTC)

I remember you. I didn't know you'd changed your username; any reason why? Even without knowing who you were, I didn't like blocking you, but you violated 3RR and your reverts were not exempt per WP:3RRNO. You really shouldn't bring a report to AN3 complaining that another user violated 3RR when you yourself have also done so. Anyway, the block will expire before Xmas (if you celebrate that). Take care.--Bbb23 (talk) 00:48, 21 December 2024 (UTC)

• "I didn't know you'd changed your username; any reason why?"

I was tired of how Chicago Bears were playing for the umpteenth year.

• "I didn't like blocking you"

Its all good. I'm not taking it personal. You're a one hell of an Admin, and I honestly appreciate that. Besides, now I can do more research. :)

• "but you violated 3RR and your reverts were not exempt per WP:3RRNO."

Would you believe it was for the greater good? The editor in question is writing WP:OR and doesn't respond to talk page conversations(per Ealdgyth, BusterD, and myself).

• "You really shouldn't bring a report to AN3 complaining that another user violated 3RR when you yourself have also done so."

Yeah, I probably lost count.

• "Anyway, the block will expire before Xmas (if you celebrate that). Take care."

Well, this year I'm avoiding the family dramah and staying in Lawrence. Take care Bbb23! --Paramandyr (talk) 00:56, 21 December 2024 (UTC)

Would you believe it was for the greater good? The editor in question is writing WP:OR and doesn't respond to talk page conversations(per Ealdgyth, BusterD, and myself). Yes, I believe that. Actually, at a glance, it looks like the user does respond to others on their Talk page, just not, uh, responsively.--Bbb23 (talk) 01:05, 21 December 2024 (UTC)