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Contents 1 Index 1.1 Promoted to Sysop :) 1.2 vandal 1.3 ?? 1.4 Search Engine 1.5 No Featured Article? 1.6 New Page 1.7 Spoiler headline removal 1.8 Help! 1.9 Help Please 1.10 Today in Lost History 1.11 HTML in Lostpedia 1.12 "6" 1.13 Revision of my image update 1.14 Vandalism/username 1.15 Need help with my sig. 1.16 Collapsible content 1.17 Upload 1.18 Hello Jabr 1.19 Block? 1.20 Thumbnails 1.21 Next time on lost 1.22 Template 1.23 Sig 1.24 Re:Img 1.25 Sig 1.26 Image Thumbs/Image Upload issues? 1.27 Another spoiler spammer 1.28 Spoiler Alert Page 1.29 Interviews 1.30 David Fury interview 1.31 Interview Portal 1.32 bring back the casualties petition 1.33 Via Domus images 1.34 TheSecuritySystem 1.35 User BobS 1.36 Theory Extension

Promoted to Sysop :)

Thanks for all your help around here. You now have SysOp rights.

--Admin 22:16, 24 March 2006 (PST)

vandal

hey, can you please block User:Cerberus1 as it is a vandal account. I have reverted the vadlism so far. Thanks-- Dan  talk  contribs  email  10:14, 21 June 2007 (PDT)

 ??

Hey, i tried to add comment on the monster talk page, but everything deleted, can you revert? --EXCALIBUR

Search Engine

Hey jabberwocky, I have a small thing I wish to query. I'm trying to add Lostpedia as a search engine option for Firefox, but when I try to add it I get the error message:

Firefox could not find the search plugin in for: http://en.lostpedia.com/opensearch_desc.php

Is this because the file doesn't exist or because it is named differently or something else? It would be rather handy to have it as a search option. Cheers

Cheers for the link. :-)--J-- 11:28, 4 August 2007 (PDT)

No Featured Article?

Hey, is there a reason there's no featured article on the main page? --Mr. Crabby (Talk) 09:02, 13 August 2007 (PDT)

• Nevermind --Mr. Crabby (Talk) 09:03, 13 August 2007 (PDT)

New Page

Is it possible to add a new page to Lostpedia if you aren't an admin? Ages ago I was wanting to, I can't remember what for now, but I'd still like to know if it can be done. Thanks random2502 08:57, 14 August 2007 (PDT)

• Thanks :D random2502 09:06, 14 August 2007 (PDT)

Spoiler headline removal

I've updated my proposal to now say to use the magic word to remove edit sections. Therefore I have removed your "no". You may add a yes if you are satisfied. --   Dee4leeds  talk  contribs  all  03:23, 20 August 2007 (PDT)

Help!

I tried to add the 2007 Emmy nominations for Lost on the Awards pages, and I've completely mucked up the table. I added the 2007 ones below the 2006 ones and that mucked up the table, then I accidentally deleted the 2006 ones with the 2007 ones. Sorry :( I didn't mean too. I tried to copy the things exactly but apparently it didn't work.

If there's a way of reverting it, then adding in the stuff I wrote, it would be great if you could do it. Sorry again. --random2502 14:41, 3 September 2007 (PDT)

Help Please

I see you have a personal signiture for your user name. if you could would you please tell me how to do that --Connerxcountry57 13:15, 18 September 2007 (PDT)

OK Thanks A Bunch —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Connerxcountry57 (talk • contribs) .

Today in Lost History

On the main page, Today in Lost History, is behind a day. Not sure if this falls under your "jurisdiction", but it seems logical to tell you. As I type this, it's 11:29 PM in US Central time zone, meaning nowhere in the world is on the day Sept. 29 (either Sept. 30 or Oct. 1), but today in Lost History is displaying events from Sept. 29. Thought you should know so you can fix it. David 21:30, 30 September 2007 (PDT)

HTML in Lostpedia

Is there a way to embed HTML into a Lostpedia page (i.e a Finetune playlist into my user page)? -- Iron Man  Send a message  View contributions  14:18, 18 October 2007 (PDT)

No, most embed tags will not work. I'm not familiar with finetune.    Jabberwock    talk    contribs    email   - 21:18, 29 October 2007 (PDT)

"6"

Hello, way back in 2006 you deleted and locked an article for the number 6. This number appears prominently in multiple promos for the upcoming season. Plz consider unlocking this article for future additions. Happywaffle 11:24, 28 January 2008 (PST)

Please submit your request here: Lostpedia:Requests for page protection. Use the section for requesting unprotection. If the reason is only based on Season 4 promos, it may be denied until the season premiere airs since it could be considered a spoiler.    Jabberwock    talk    contribs    email   - 11:31, 28 January 2008 (PST)

Revision of my image update

When a screenshot it taken, it is necessary to fix the levels. I did this to a photo of Locke and you reverted it. Here is another case:

Original

"Auto levels" applied in Adobe Photoshop

I don't know about you, but on my CRT monitor I the former image is barely visible, whilst the latter is much brighter and easier to make out. What do you think? --Sloths 11:16, 2 February 2008 (PST)

The original looks fine on my monitor. I don't think we should need to modify images from what was originally broadcast unless we are enhancing a specific cropped image for better detail, such as the one that shows the person on Jacob's rocking chair.    Jabberwock    talk    contribs    email   - 12:53, 2 February 2008 (PST)

I agree. How does my change look on your monitor, and what kind of monitor is it? Here's what I see; original is on the bottom, color corrected on top. --Sloths 13:52, 2 February 2008 (PST)

It isn't nearly that bad. I think it's time for you to get a new monitor!  :-).    Jabberwock    talk    contribs    email   - 09:13, 3 February 2008 (PST)

Vandalism/username

I think you should take a look at User:CoolNigga both for vandalism [1] and for an inappropriate username.--Connor401 09:28, 3 February 2008 (PST)

Done. Thanks.    Jabberwock    talk    contribs    email   - 09:34, 3 February 2008 (PST)

Need help with my sig.

Whilst getting my feet wet in this Wiki, I decided that I needed a fancy sig here, just as I do at HeroesWiki. Needing one that kinda sorta blends in with ones here, I took the source code for yours to my sandbox at HeroesWiki, modified it with colors that I like plus a few other changes, exported the creation back to here, and tried to use it. Much to my dismay, it malfunctions. Seeking an admin or like person here, I thought you the best person to help me since you made the sig that my desired sig is based on and your bio on the admin list says you are good with that kind of thing. Might you be able to fix it so that it doesn't do what it does now and acts like a sig should? You'll find my sig stuff accessible from my user page (I am using the "autosig" page as my "nickname" in my preferences) --  SacValleyDweller    talk    contribs   22:42, 12 February 2008 (PST)

I fixed a missing /span in your code and it looks ok now. See also Help:Signatures.    Jabberwock    talk    contribs    email   - 08:26, 13 February 2008 (PST)

Thank You very much! :)--  SacValleyDweller    talk    contribs   13:15, 13 February 2008 (PST)

Collapsible content

Hey, Jab. I was searching on the site to see if there has been any discussion of collapsible content (a la wikipedia) and saw what looks like a couple tests of it in your sandbox. Has there been any discussion of using it on the site? --Minderbinder 14:45, 20 February 2008 (PST)

• I haven't touched that in a long time. It's something I'd like to get working but haven't had the time. The wikipedia method is complex.    Jabberwock    talk    contribs    email   - 14:50, 20 February 2008 (PST)

• FYI, we've been discussing a potential use for the functionality at Lostpedia talk:Spoiler Policy (proposed) if you're interested. --Minderbinder 11:43, 21 February 2008 (PST)

Upload

can i upload a .zip folder for download ([LOST Countdown]) if so how? {{User:David Gee/autosig}} 07:06, 23 February 2008 (PST)

• .zip files are not allowed.    Jabberwock    talk    contribs    email   - 14:53, 26 February 2008 (PST)

Hello Jabr

Graft said you might be able to help me on this one.

I am currently doing some remodeling of this article. I am wondering if it is possible to change certain text when someone rolls over an image.

For example, if some one rolled over the image of Ethan Rom, the text below Ethan (that just says Ethan Rom) would change to "Other Man". -- Iron Man  Send a message  View contributions  12:00, 6 March 2008 (PST)

That would take some javascripting. If you develop something feel free to share it.    Jabberwock    talk    contribs    email   - 15:41, 6 March 2008 (PST)

Block?

I just noticed someone created an account named Liberalfascist. I personally don't care, but I don't know if Lostpedia has a username appropriate-ness policy, therfore I felt that I should report it to a SysOp. --Rhcm123|talk|contributions 19:41, 13 March 2008 (PDT)

The irony is that it would be fascist to block someone based on that name. I personally don't see an issue with that username. It doesn't have any vulgar words in it.    Jabberwock    talk    contribs    email   - 19:53, 13 March 2008 (PDT)

Sure. Just wanting to make sure. (After all, some might take issue to it.) --Rhcm123|talk|contributions 19:55, 13 March 2008 (PDT)

Thumbnails

I asked Graft, but he hasn't answered yet. The thumbnails seem to be acting up. You can see that on this page. What's going on? -- Sam  T  C  20:00, 13 March 2008 (PDT)

I see the problem. Sadly it's outside of my control. This is likely a problem with permissions on that directory on the web server after the recent upgrade of mediawiki. I have notified Admin.    Jabberwock    talk    contribs    email   - 20:16, 13 March 2008 (PDT)

Next time on lost

I know we just had the episode, but I noticed earlier that if one is logged out, the next time on lost brick on the user page is incorrect. I sent a message to User:Admin, but he hasnt responded. Here is what i sent him.

"I saw the "Next time on lost" box on the main page. I belive it needs to be updated (On 3/13/08 it says that LOST airs tomorrow, instead of today.) Just letting you know :) --Rhcm123|talk|contributions 11:22, 13 March 2008 (PDT) Post Scriptum: This only occours if one is logged out. If one is logged in, it is correct. --Rhcm123|talk|contributions 11:32, 13 March 2008 (PDT)"

I just wanted to let a sysop know. We don't want to confuse visitors here. --Rhcm123|talk|contributions 20:20, 13 March 2008 (PDT)

It updates by day, not by day/time. It always lags behind a few hours. Also, keep in mind that the server is in Pacific Time.    Jabberwock    talk    contribs    email   - 20:23, 13 March 2008 (PDT)

However, I felt I should tell you this, as when I was logged out, it said Tomorrow. When I was logged in, it said today. When i logged out, it was back to tommorrow. This was at about 1500h EST. --Rhcm123|talk|contributions 20:31, 13 March 2008 (PDT)

Probably a cache issue. Also, your user profile stores your personal UTC offset.    Jabberwock    talk    contribs    email   - 20:32, 13 March 2008 (PDT)

Dosent matter now, as it works both logged in and out. --Rhcm123|talk|contributions 06:32, 14 March 2008 (PDT)

Template

Hiya, it's just a shortcut that I'm used to. On other wikis (especially Wikipedia), {{-}} is what's routinely used, instead of {{brclear}}, so I'm just used to typing it. When I saw it wasn't here yet, I went ahead and added it. I hope it's not a problem? If there's a technical issue, I can try to train myself to not use it. --Elonka 17:03, 15 March 2008 (PDT)

OK, that's fine. I just didn't want a new redirect made for no good reason.    Jabberwock    talk    contribs    email   - 18:52, 15 March 2008 (PDT)

Sig

Hi i need some help with my signature, the grey border on the outside, is only meant to go around the ">: David Gee", but instead goes around the entire signature. any ideas?

  >: David Gee  █  Communicate   Flashback  

(http://www.lostpedia.com/wiki/User:David_Gee/sig)

Re:Img

Nah I don't need it I don't think, I probably uploaded it as it was an alternate shot of the maps, revealing another location than the one we tracked to around Lake Superior. Nothing ever came of the other map though - was probably just another angle of something. Thanks for asking me, I've deleted the pic now. --Nickb123 (Talk) 04:44, 8 April 2008 (PDT)

Sig

Thanks alot for the signature help.   >: David Gee  █  Communicate   Flashback  

Image Thumbs/Image Upload issues?

I uploaded a new version of Image:TempleBG.jpg. Twice. It is still the same as the original. Do you know why the image does not seem to be going through? (I added the word DHARMA to the Temple logo as it is barely visible in cannon shots of it.) Any help would be much appriciated --Rhcm123|talk|contributions 13:14, 8 May 2008 (PDT)

The latest version uploaded does not have the word DHARMA in it, however the version before it does. You should simply revert to the version you want.    Jabberwock    talk    contribs    email   - 15:17, 8 May 2008 (PDT)

Thanks Jabr. However, now the old image (without DHARMA) is showing up on the page, while the image with DHARMA is on the image file. What gives? --Rhcm123|talk|contributions 19:21, 13 May 2008 (PDT)

Another spoiler spammer

User:Fanny_Mayhem. Nothing but spoilers spammed onto many pages. I wouldn't be surprised if it's a new account created by Sirius. --Minderbinder 15:03, 19 May 2008 (PDT)

Spoiler Alert Page

Hello. This idea was brought up on Plkrtn's talk page. There should be a LP Spoiler Alert page for the sole purpose of reporting vandals. This would seem like an easier way to alert SysOps of vandals if there aren't any SysOps currently online.
Thanks,
--CTS 18:27, 19 May 2008 (PDT)

Can't you just disable new account registration until after the finale has aired? The vandals aren't going to give up and IP blocking is easily circumvented. Any legitimate users unable to register would understand the this is necessary to prevent vandalism, and that the precaution means they can still read the site and be assured of not being spoiled.--TechNic|talk|conts 18:32, 19 May 2008 (PDT)

An email could be sent to users who want to join saying that their accounts will be delayed until the finale airs. This would seem to be a fair way to stop spammers and be fair to new users. --CTS 18:34, 19 May 2008 (PDT)

I think the notion is a good idea, regardless of finale or not. Vandals come all the time. -- Sam  T  C  18:45, 19 May 2008 (PDT)

Interviews

• Hey Jabr, thanks for protecting the interview! Do you think we could have a box on the Main Page to list all the interviews we've conducted! I think it will raise awareness of the fact that it's happened, if you know what I mean. I also contacted DarkUFO, and he's included it on his site, so that'll give LP some good exposure. I also have the transcript of an interview with Jamie Silberhartz that I haven't posted yet, and am waiting for replies from various potential interviewees. Exciting times! Anyway, I'll stop rambling now. Thanks again!--  Lost Soul   talk  contribs  09:03, 30 May 2008 (PDT)

• I made a similar comment on one of the discussion pages. We need to start with a portal page for the interviews: Portal:Interviews. We can add a link to this from the top of the main page, then post an article in the news section when we have new interviews.    Jabberwock    talk    contribs    email   - 09:08, 30 May 2008 (PDT)

David Fury interview

Hi, I think on the David Fury interview, in the part where he mentions "Eddie and Adam", it should be written to say "Eddie [Kitsis] and Adam [Horowitz]" just to make clear who he is talking about. Thanks --DarthTom

Interview Portal

I noticed you are creating an interview portal. Great idea. After noticing that, I went ahead and made 122x90 images of these people to fit the portals. Would you like me to upload them, so that you can use them for the portal? -- Sam  T  C  15:12, 14 June 2008 (PDT)

• Thanks - go ahead and do the uploads.    Jabberwock    talk    contribs    email   - 15:44, 14 June 2008 (PDT)

Alright, here they are. Image:RajKBose-portal.jpg, Image:MarkStitham-portal.jpg, Image:KellyRice-portal.jpg, Image:JeanChung-portal.jpg, Image:JamieSilberhartz-portal.jpg, Image:DavidFury-portal.jpg. There they are. If you need any more done, let me know! -- Sam  T  C  15:57, 14 June 2008 (PDT)

Went ahead and added it to the portal, but here it is. Image:MichaelEmerson-portal.jpg -- Sam  T  C  16:58, 14 June 2008 (PDT)

One more thing: I think the segments for the portal are a big redundant, because they are already stated by the key. Would it not be easier to just keep everything in one block, but with the different colored portals? -- Sam  T  C  16:58, 14 June 2008 (PDT)

That would be fine. We'll probably have to break it out again though after we collect more. Thanks for the pic uploads. Go ahead and use the discussion page for the portal for any more content related discussion.    Jabberwock    talk    contribs    email   - 19:16, 14 June 2008 (PDT)

Right. Sorry for filling your talk page. -- Sam  T  C  19:28, 14 June 2008 (PDT)

• Hi Jabr, thanks again for help with the interview issues. I had moved them out of of the transcripts nav, but didn't have time yet to follow it up immediately. -- ^C¯ _Santa_ ¯^T 12:50, 20 June 2008 (PDT)

bring back the casualties petition

After the events that happend with deleting the 5 casualty articles, me and some other users started a petition for bringing those articles back on Lostpedia. If you share our opinion on this matter, please sign the "Save The Redshirts" section on my user page. If you want you could contact other users about this or create a "Save the redshirts" section on your user page, because the goal is to get as many users to sign the petition as possible along with 6 SysOps (Admins). I would appriciate a quick respond and a sign on either my user page or User:LostCloverfield42's page. --O r h a n 9 4

• If you really want to dive into this, see various talk pages Talk:Blonde_Casualty, Template talk:Nav-SurvivorsMinor, Talk:Flight 815 background casualties, etc. Some minor points may be valid, but the overall move is to canonize fan content. For now the content has been moved to other more appropriate articles as per talk pages above. -- ^C¯ _Santa_ ¯^T 12:50, 20 June 2008 (PDT)

Via Domus images

Hey, there are some Via Domus images here that look really cool. Would it be legal for me to upload some of them onto Lostpedia? Santa said that they would probably be under the "promotional image" category, but I want to make sure it's okay for me to upload them. -- CTS  Talk   Contribs 16:42, 1 July 2008 (PDT)--

I'm no lawyer so I cannot comment on the legality. I don't think it's an issue. They don't have watermarks or copyright notices on them. They might have even been released by the game publisher. You should be ok to post them, then if someone wants them removed they will be.    Jabberwock    talk    contribs    email   - 17:36, 1 July 2008 (PDT)

TheSecuritySystem

Could you have TSS not be triggered every time someone says "numbers"? It gets rather annoying whenever people are having a conversation about the numbers and every other line is "............... 4 8 15 16 23 42" or "The numbers are bad! The numbers are bad!". Maybe like a 1 in 10 chance or something? Thanks. danhm 11:13, 10 July 2008 (PDT)

NP. I've changed the randomizer to 8, and there are the two options. It should now only give a response 25% of the time.    Jabberwock    talk    contribs    email   - 11:42, 10 July 2008 (PDT)

Woo! Thanks again. danhm 11:05, 11 July 2008 (PDT)

Hey could you remove the memo system from TSS, one of the other users made another memo system(with a delay between messages to prevent excess flood) on the bot TheIsland, so it'd be easier to just let TheIsland handle memos. Thanks - Kadaj 14:05, 31 July 2008 (PDT)

Done.    Jabberwock    talk    contribs    email   - 15:13, 31 July 2008 (PDT)

User BobS

Its another Bob user. User:BobS --JPB. T. C. E. 20:43, 18 July 2008 (PDT)

Theory Extension

Hey jaberwocky I am wondering if I can see the source code for the theory extension as I am trying to create a tab myself. Thanks --JPB. T. C. E. 16:44, 2 September 2008 (PDT)

It's already posted here. You might want to post a message to Admin to see if this is the latest, greatest. I think he made some bugfixes last time the wiki was upgraded to a new version.    Jabberwock    talk    contribs    email   - 19:45, 2 September 2008 (PDT)