User talk:Skywalkerrbf

I am leaving the Wiki. I have been asked my Ryan to stop doing interviews as they are not up to parwith Heroes Wiki standards. See My Main page for more info. --Skywalkerrbf 12:19, 4 November 2008 (EST)

Heres My talk page for older talk please see here.

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Leaving the Wiki?

Sorry to read that you're leaving, Skywalkerrbf, and that you didn't want to stick around to appeal the decision or allow Ryan to confirm/explain it before you made your decision to leave.--MiamiVolts (talk) 12:57, 4 November 2008 (EST)

• I can't see any point in appealing, I am ovisly wanted to stop doing the interviews or I would of been given a warning first. I am waiting for reasons why my interviews are poor but I have had no reply from any admins so far. If you are reading this then I would like to know. Its also hard to try and appeal to people who have just runied your life.--Skywalkerrbf 12:59, 4 November 2008 (EST)
  • If you don't understand the reasons, I don't think you should have been impulsive and said you were jumping ship right away without waiting at least a day or so to get more input. Also, saying your life has been ruined is a bit drastic, imho. It looks like Admin is in the process of explaining now in the next thread, so I'm waiting a bit to see what else Admin and Ryan have to say before saying anything else.--MiamiVolts (talk) 14:04, 4 November 2008 (EST)

I was told about it yesterday morning so I have waited more than 24 hours. And this really has ruined my life. These interviews are what I love to do, my passion, and now that passion has been cut off. Ryan did explain to be my saying this:

You didn't do anything "wrong". You conducted a number of interviews that were not up to par. You are not being asked to leave the wiki, you are simply being asked not to publish any more interviews on Heroes Wiki because they do not meet grammar standards, spelling standards, formatting standards, or quality standards.
I do not understand this exactly as I have improved my spelling a lot and I thought my grammar was fine. I am so angry and upset at the moment I don't know what to think.--Skywalkerrbf 14:10, 4 November 2008 (EST)

• This is the first I'm reading about it, so that's why I have that impression. Even so, I'd still give it some time.--MiamiVolts (talk) 14:30, 4 November 2008 (EST)
  • If you take a look on Ryan's talk page I think you will see that he is done with me.--Skywalkerrbf 03:00, 5 November 2008 (EST)
    • Like I said before, I'd give it some time. Admin mentioned something about it not being possible due to the NBC partnership, so he may be trying to work things out with our partners and not be able to discuss it, or it may just be that Ryan and/or Admin consider you a potential liability to the partnership due to your past grammar and spelling errors and don't want to belabor the point. Either way, I don't think a repeated appeal or additional begging to Ryan or Admin is going to do you any good at this time as they have not replied. I recommend you sit it out at least a few months, or if you still want to try and pursue interviews, you can go work on your own site. If you do decide to stick around, it is perhaps possible that things could change over time, but the administrators here have not suggested for you any definitive time frame on when you could ask for the situation to be re-reviewed, so you'll have to use your own judgment on that.
      All that said, I respect the administrators for using their judgment in protecting their site. They don't have an easy job, and in the end it is always their call. I hope you can understand that sometimes everything cannot be said and take into consideration my recommendation. That's all I can say.--MiamiVolts (talk) 03:44, 5 November 2008 (EST)
• No-one has said that they can't say, just that they think they have said enough. I don't think you realise how hard this is for me. I don't have the time to sit on this for a few months. I have interviews to post on my new website but I can't post them until I know what I have done wrong. I have put months of my life into this site and no-one here seems to care at all about me any more apart from the two people below. My life has been runied. I gave months of my life for this site, why can no-one give seconds of their life to tell me?--Skywalkerrbf 11:10, 5 November 2008 (EST)

Reg. your good bye

I'm sorry see how much you are hurt. I'm not aware of the discussion, apart from what you have written on you page. I just wanna tell you that I for one have enjoyed your interviews, as well as the obvious effort behind them. I do by no means agree on the opinion that they are failing in quality. My only interpretation is that it's not the actual interviews that aren't good enough, but rather some of the subjects (minor co-stars etc).

No matter the reasons behind it, I urge you not to take it too personal. Your work has not - NOT - been in vain! There sure has been ppl more than me that enjoy the result of your work! I for one would be sad to see you go - not only would I miss the interviews, but also your other contributions. I can't say I blame you if you decide to go though. I know that it's hard to feel rejected.

I'm hoping to be able to read your interviews some other place. Getting a website doesn't have to cost any money. The easiest way to publish further (and previous) interviews is via a blog service, which there are several available, free of charge.

Once again - thanx for your work, it's been a treat to have been able to read it, and please try not to let this get to you. Take care, man.

cheers! --Pierre 13:22, 4 November 2008 (EST)

• Thanks a lot for your kind words. I have still not been told exactly what was wrong with my interviews, I am waiting to be told before I set up my own site so I know what I can do better. Its good to know that someone enjoyed my work, even if you are the only one then that means a lot to me. I only wish people had told me how to improve my interviews and given me a second chance but well that seems to be how it works around here, you are saked to stop. I wish I could still edit this Wiki but seeing the people who have torn my life apart is very, very hard for me.--Skywalkerrbf 13:27, 4 November 2008 (EST)

• • • Believe me - I'm not the only one. I even discussed the Ken Lally one with some friends, and the Shalim Ortiz one might also have popped up in the discussions. And I'm in Sweden, mind you :)
    • When doing work that is being put out in public one will, sooner or later, have negative reactions (when one think about it, it's just a sign that you are being read - notice that the Ortiz interview has been accessed over 1.100 times :) ). The trick is to not let this bug you too much, but (just as you do) have ppl specify there criticism, and use it to learn and get even better at what you do (we will never get perfect ;) ). In the meantime we should try to focus on the positive response, and (very important) have fun while conducting our work. Honestly - you have been in contact with several actors from one of the most watched TV shows on the globe - I for one is kinda envious for that ;) --Pierre 13:47, 4 November 2008 (EST)

Yer I have really enjoyed interviewing the actors, Masi Oki and Tim Kring are very well known and I had a load of fun wirh Jimmy (the Hatiain). Thats what it even harder to have to leave this site.--Skywalkerrbf 13:51, 4 November 2008 (EST)makes

I can see how that is :) But there is no reason why you should stop just because the agreement with NBC changes the interview policy of Heroes Wiki. There are other ways to publish yourself. Let me know when you have settled for a new channel, or if I can help you out in any way :) --Pierre 13:59, 4 November 2008 (EST)

Yer I do plan to start my own site under the name lotsofinterviews.com but I really duno too much about setting up websites, interviews are what I can set up...--Skywalkerrbf 14:10, 4 November 2008 (EST)

Sadly, I'm not that familiar with webhosting. Getting your own domain will of course cost you money, but then again - most hobbies do, and you won't be the subject of others opinions ;) Ãnd it would be a chance for you to get some proper web knowledge! All the best wishes, Skywalkerrbf! --Pierre 14:21, 4 November 2008 (EST)

• I'm not sure, but Admin may be able to help you (Skywalkerrbf) set up such a domain/site, as that's what he does. He may not say yes, but I don't think he'd be offended if you asked him for such help along with a more detailed explanation.--MiamiVolts (talk) 14:26, 4 November 2008 (EST)
  • (Just talked to a friend who recommended http://www.active24.co.uk/. It's a reasonable price, it UK based (as is you, I take it) and they have experience on the matter. However, naturally, I won't take responsibility for how they handle their costumers ;)) --Pierre 14:28, 4 November 2008 (EST)
    • Rbf, I think active24.co.uk could end up giving you a .uk domain, meaning your site might end up as lotsofinterviews.co.uk, but I'm not sure. You should probably check out a few providers before making your decision. That being said, I've heard Admin has good pricing. :)--MiamiVolts (talk) 14:38, 4 November 2008 (EST)
    • Thanks for the info guys.--Skywalkerrbf 14:32, 4 November 2008 (EST)

Riddler's Goodbye

Nothing is stopping you from doing interviews, and nothing is stopping you from posting them here. Keep them in your user pages, and maybe a compromise can be worked out. I mean dude, you were even in a graphic novel, you're getting known. You're work is decent, so keep at it.--Riddler 13:41, 4 November 2008 (EST)

• Actually, he cannot interview for Heroes Wiki. Our partnership with NBC has necessitated some changes in how interviews are arranged since we need to proceed through official channels now. (Admin 13:44, 4 November 2008 (EST))
  • I didn't think that would be aloud. I will try start my own site and post them on that. If anyone would be willing to help me then what would be great. Thanks for the kind words Riddler. Admin can you please tell me wat was wrong with my interviews. Was in NBC them selfs who complained about them?--Skywalkerrbf 13:45, 4 November 2008 (EST)
    • He can't put them on user pages, and maybe a "Fan creation" section for "Fan ran interviews" or something like that? :/--Riddler 13:46, 4 November 2008 (EST)
      • I don't think that will be aloud, I wish it was but no, my own site is the only way to go.--Skywalkerrbf 13:51, 4 November 2008 (EST)

Admin

I would like to ask a few things.
1. Can I please have a detailed report of what I did wrong so I will know how to improve with examples.
2. Has someone complained about me at NBC or on the site oe was it just you and Ryan deciding?
3. Is there any chance you could help me set up my own website? I have no idea where to start.