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You won't revert my edits. It was all Bob/Jack who begun to archive my edits from his talk page two seconds after I had written them, so why shouldn't I be allowed to do the same with his comments? Seriously. --[[User:Earthland|Earthland]] ([[User talk:Earthland|talk]]) 11:35, 5 June 2010 (UTC)
 

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New logo large.png Welcome to RationalWiki, David Gerard!

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Are you perhaps related to Netherlandish painter Gerard David? ThunderkatzHo! 19:11, 24 May 2008 (EDT)

No, but I now beat him in Google for a search on my own name ;-) - David Gerard 19:12, 24 May 2008 (EDT)
Welcome to the Dollhouse! Are you that David Gerard? ħψɱɐUser talk:Human 14:30, 26 May 2008 (EDT)
I'm this one :-) - David Gerard 06:24, 31 May 2008 (EDT)
That's what I thought... you're quite famous in certain circles, eh? Nice to see you here. ħumanUser talk:Human 15:35, 6 June 2008 (EDT)
I hope this isn't intrusive, but do you manage living with a wife and girlfriend? One of either is more than enough for most. ThunderkatzHo! 16:00, 6 June 2008 (EDT)
MY SUPERIOR RATIONALITY. (And saying "yes, dear" a lot.) - David Gerard 16:01, 6 June 2008 (EDT)

Head swelling power

Use your new powers with extreme prejudice. Acei9 20:13, 10 January 2010 (UTC)

Ace, you spelled "abuse" wrong. There's an "ab" at the beginning. Tetronian you're clueless 20:16, 10 January 2010 (UTC)
o_0 I told my girlfriend, who is a Christian. She knows there's no way she'll ever stop me being a dick about religion now - David Gerard (talk) 21:16, 10 January 2010 (UTC)

Coming first in a Google search for one's name

Let's start a club! Professor Moriarty 21:22, 10 January 2010 (UTC)

Holy crud

You've been here for over a year and a half? I just saw you today and thought you were new here! : ) Star of David.png Radioactive afikomen Please ignore all my awful pre-2014 comments. 12:37, 12 January 2010 (UTC)

On and off, mostly off :-) - David Gerard (talk) 12:42, 12 January 2010 (UTC)
Ah, you're probably not very familiar with wiki-editing. I know how that is. I will give you lessons. TO MAKE SOMETHING A LINK YOU PUT TWO BRACKETS AROUND IT. LIKE [[THIS]]. That is your first lesson. You're welcome.--Tom Moorefiat justitia 12:59, 12 January 2010 (UTC)
Wow! How did you make it go red like that? - David Gerard (talk) 13:05, 12 January 2010 (UTC)

I like that you have a wife, a girlfiend, and some assorted cats in what I assume to be the same place. Your blog looks cool. Nutty Roux100x100 anarchy symbol.svg 02:06, 15 February 2010 (UTC)

Turing machine

My life is now filled with an unfulfillable desire for one of those. I hope you're happy. Wisest word Hoover! 09:06, 28 March 2010 (UTC)

Good job!

Pat on the back for your creation of the Mensa and Dunning-Kruger effect‎ articles. Lord of the Goons The official spikey-haired skeptical punk 02:20, 12 April 2010 (UTC)

Yes, nice work. I copied my snark, but saw the new link. ħumanUser talk:Human 02:43, 12 April 2010 (UTC)

Where you were in Wikipedia

Tracked it down: you were editing Talk:Citizendium. And I see you're still in CZ too, though it didn't detain you for long. Ro Thorpe (talk) 00:08, 18 April 2010 (UTC)

I edited a few pages there, but mostly couldn't be bothered, I didn't actually leave as such - David Gerard (talk) 00:09, 18 April 2010 (UTC)

Hi there

Just sayin' hey. rational ghey (talk) 23:41, 19 April 2010 (UTC)

COWER BEFORE MY MIGHT, MORTAL. I mean, hi! - David Gerard (talk) 23:43, 19 April 2010 (UTC)
=) I see you've been at WP for a while as well as experience some sysopperiness there. Just wondering if it's just like here or what and what you personally make of the WP. :P rational ghey (talk) 23:44, 19 April 2010 (UTC)
I am part of the Sekrit Kabal that apparently runs the place. News to me. But my phone number is publicly available so people in the UK can annoy me for Wikipedia-related press quotes. Of late I've only gotten Nigerian scammers call me. Yes, really. - David Gerard (talk) 23:51, 19 April 2010 (UTC)
SIDE note: lmfao! rational ghey (talk) 23:47, 19 April 2010 (UTC)
And on the SAME DAY as he UNILATERALLY BOMBED THE MOON - David Gerard (talk) 23:51, 19 April 2010 (UTC)

you like it here

I know you do. We're fun to hang with. You like us. You might even think or agree that Mei is useful. Come on, you like us ;) ħumanUser talk:Human 07:01, 20 April 2010 (UTC)

I've been on a RationalWiki binge for a few days, yes indeed. I expect it'll pass. But gems like How come there are still monkeys? are just irreplaceable - David Gerard (talk) 07:05, 20 April 2010 (UTC)
Sometimes one gets bored of dreaming in encyclopedia-speak. Sometimes one wants to get in touch with their inner monkey. On rationalwiki one can explore that voice. It's nice to have you around. ħumanUser talk:Human 07:10, 20 April 2010 (UTC)
It's the lure of somewhere to be an Arrogant Arsehole Atheist - David Gerard (talk) 07:12, 20 April 2010 (UTC)

I am not a number ...

... but you are - number 46 that is. (Ed's in at 65) (HT) 07:35, 21 April 2010 (UTC) yummy Toast&  honey(or marmalade)

There should be a userbox for that - David Gerard (talk) 07:36, 21 April 2010 (UTC)

Could you try not to do that?

I mean, erasing a bunch of people's comments? Not cool. P-Foster (talk) 17:50, 25 April 2010 (UTC)

Entirely error on my part, I assure you - David Gerard (talk) 17:51, 25 April 2010 (UTC)
Carry on, then, sir! P-Foster (talk) 17:52, 25 April 2010 (UTC)

you know

... I was being sarcastic right? rational ghey (talk) 17:57, 25 April 2010 (UTC)

THIS IS AN ENTIRELY HETEROSEXUAL COCK IN MY MOUTH - David Gerard (talk) 18:13, 25 April 2010 (UTC)
omg. lol rational ghey (talk) 18:27, 25 April 2010 (UTC)
I AM PROGRESSING FAAAAABULOUSLY QUITE WELL THANK YOU - David Gerard (talk) 18:30, 25 April 2010 (UTC)
HAHA Did you see the southpark episode on that? rational ghey (talk) 18:52, 25 April 2010 (UTC)

Acting properly?

Don't want to put words into your mouth or anything, but given the rest of your comment did you mean "acting properly" or "improperly"? alt (talk) 23:17, 27 April 2010 (UTC)

D'oh, improperly! - David Gerard (talk) 23:20, 27 April 2010 (UTC)

Fillmore, not the venue

Nice work, and thanks for preserving the links to my ancient (2005) work. You are indeed an asset to this site! ħumanUser talk:Human 07:25, 28 April 2010 (UTC)

I agree. I like you. And I think it's cool you met Jimmy Wales. --rational ghey (talk) 12:58, 28 April 2010 (UTC)
Jimmy Wales is a smart guy, but his greatest achievement was working out how to surround himself with people so alarmingly smart they make him feel dumb - David Gerard (talk) 12:59, 28 April 2010 (UTC)
You mean like Bill Clinton (feels nostalgic) ? I love being around smart people myself :p but that's off topic. --rational ghey (talk) 13:04, 28 April 2010 (UTC)
There's two kinds of employers/bosses - ones who surround themselves with people who make them feel smart, and ones who surround themselves with people who make them feel stupid. Guess who succeeds? ħumanUser talk:Human 02:02, 3 May 2010 (UTC)

Like I said

You're awesome. That's really interesting. I didn't realize it was that prehistoric. rational ghey (send a message) 00:54, 3 May 2010 (UTC)

Neither did I till I Googled it! I knew the five fingers thing was well before mammals, with a lot of fish having five whatevers holding their fins up ... - David Gerard (talk) 01:19, 3 May 2010 (UTC)
My childhood cat disagrees. ħumanUser talk:Human 02:03, 3 May 2010 (UTC)

Hey David...

I don't care what everyone else says. I think you're okay. Keep doing what you're doing. P-Foster (talk) 21:14, 3 May 2010 (UTC)

reminds me of how you gained my trust, only to stab me in the back while I was plowing that cheap whore. — Sincerely, Neveruse / Talk / Block 21:21, 3 May 2010 (UTC)
That's what you call me behind my back, Neveruse? I'm glad I short changed you, you bastard. SJ Debaser 21:29, 3 May 2010 (UTC)

LessWrong

'Tis done. Tetronian you're clueless 02:29, 4 May 2010 (UTC)

Win! *pint* - David Gerard (talk) 09:33, 4 May 2010 (UTC)

Evolutionary psychology

Cheers for that link, I've added it to the relevant article. 'Tis hilarious, but so true about how the media react to that sort of thing. Scarlet A.pngpathetic 12:40, 4 May 2010 (UTC)

Everything before the second-last paragraph is a real news story - David Gerard (talk) 14:51, 4 May 2010 (UTC)
Yeah, I recognised them. It's often quite convincing in the news itself, but when you track down the actual papers it's less impressive and more often than not it's actually just a publicity stunt. Scarlet A.pngpathetic 18:19, 4 May 2010 (UTC)
Metro is a very special and worthless newspaper given free to sleep-deprived commuters - David Gerard (talk) 18:27, 4 May 2010 (UTC)

Spelling

Ok, I admit to not being a native english speaker. But hey at least I am trying. :P Sen (talk) 17:55, 5 May 2010 (UTC)

Sorry, I didn't realise! I shall be less poopy when copyediting :-) - David Gerard (talk) 18:14, 5 May 2010 (UTC)

Twitter

Fuckin' hell David, you really are going at it with Twitter. I'm simultaneously impressed and somewhat concerned. El TajDon't make me do stuff 01:06, 7 May 2010 (UTC)

My laptop overheated and shut down around 2am. I decided sleep might be a good idea then - David Gerard (talk) 07:44, 7 May 2010 (UTC)

Crat

Apparently I made you a bureaucrat. Congratulations for your cojh FUCIT I'm drubk you are ar3e cool. ħumanUser talk:Human 08:01, 8 May 2010 (UTC)

I approve of this decision and/or event. Acei9 08:10, 8 May 2010 (UTC)
Didn't we decide to vote on such demotions?--BobSpring is sprung! 09:57, 8 May 2010 (UTC)
I voted on Thursday and there's still a dull ache - David Gerard (talk) 10:19, 8 May 2010 (UTC)
Human is exempt from such petty things as voting It's his wiki, after all. SusanG Toast 10:45, 8 May 2010 (UTC)
Congrats David. Welcome to the cabal liberal elitists gentlemen's club cratshipnesseusseussnessmussshush. SJ Debaser 10:54, 8 May 2010 (UTC)
It's just that after the last debate about cratting people who somebody we happened to like we tightened up the rulez.--BobSpring is sprung! 11:26, 8 May 2010 (UTC)
Human is exempt from such petty things as voting rules It's his wiki, after all. SusanG Toast 11:40, 8 May 2010 (UTC)
Mmmmm. This "Human is above the rulz" meme may be unfortunate.--BobSpring is sprung! 12:11, 8 May 2010 (UTC)
It is not so much a meme as an MO. - π 12:18, 8 May 2010 (UTC)
There are worse people to hand control of the wiki over to. Anonymous User for example. That wily minx would tear the site apart in a heartbeat if they got the chance. SJ Debaser 12:27, 8 May 2010 (UTC)
Not true, I can do just as bad a job as the next guy. nobsdon't bother me 16:33, 8 May 2010 (UTC)
Ha! Caught one Josh, and what a lovely one to catch. SusanG Toast 16:37, 8 May 2010 (UTC)
Wow, Rob, I didn't know you saw yourself as a "wily minx." Tetronian you're clueless 16:40, 8 May 2010 (UTC)
The polite fiction is the "mob" is in control. - π 12:33, 8 May 2010 (UTC)
Have you seems Humans face? He has a giant mob hanging from his chin. Acei9 12:56, 8 May 2010 (UTC)
"moobocracy - David Gerard (talk) 16:08, 8 May 2010 (UTC)

────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────Even though I thought we were supposed to vote on such demotions, I think that having you as a 'crat is one heck of a good idea in light of some of your actions related to this Wiki. Punky Your mental puke relief 19:04, 8 May 2010 (UTC)

That may be true, but if it's such an obviously good idea then why not do it in a legitimate manner? --BobSpring is sprung! 19:10, 8 May 2010 (UTC)
I'm not disagreeing with you Bob. I agree that I thought it should be put to a vote. But also, if a vote were held, I'd vote in the affirmative. Gooniepunk2010 Oi! Oi! Oi! 19:19, 8 May 2010 (UTC)
Well, if a vote had been held I would have voted against on the basis that we don't need any more crats. Do we need more crats? Or is the suggestion that that crat is a "better class of user"?--BobSpring is sprung! 19:24, 8 May 2010 (UTC)
If we have too many crats, why not promote some? -- Nx / talk 19:28, 8 May 2010 (UTC)
(EC) Per your suggestion, I have called a vote. And if your on;y concern is that we already have too many 'crats, then I'd gladly give up my 'cratship, since I am of the opinion that David Gerard is a more useful editor to this Wiki than I am. Gooniepunk2010 Oi! Oi! Oi! 19:31, 8 May 2010 (UTC)
My opinion is that the "we have too many crats" complaint is meaningless. We had a debate about this a while ago (Forum:bureaucratship), but nothing came out of that. -- Nx / talk 19:33, 8 May 2010 (UTC)
I have two issues. The first - and most important - being that we have a process for creating crats which has not been followed. My secondary objection - which I raised in response to the implicit question "How would you have voted?" - is that I would have objected to the creation of this (or probably any) new crat.--BobSpring is sprung! 20:24, 8 May 2010 (UTC)
I agree with your first objection, but do not agree with your second one. How many is too many, and why is it too many?
In this case I am indifferent because David didn't ask for it, but otherwise I would strongly support him. -- Nx / talk 20:42, 8 May 2010 (UTC)
If you agree with my primary objection that's cool. The place for the secondary objection is elsewhere.--BobSpring is sprung! 20:51, 8 May 2010 (UTC)
I've induced a HCM! Without even doing anything! \o/ - David Gerard (talk) 20:46, 8 May 2010 (UTC)
Sorry David. This is nowhere near HCM. Ah, those were the days!--BobSpring is sprung! 21:04, 8 May 2010 (UTC)
My bureaucratization was what made people realize that perhaps discussing first instead of letting a random crat decide on their own would be a good idea. So there. -- Nx / talk 21:00, 8 May 2010 (UTC)

────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────Congrats!!! Super Josh... uh wth. rational ghey (send a message) 13:45, 10 May 2010 (UTC)

Question

Just curious. Are deleted contribs on RW here the same as they are on Wikipedia? Ie, deleted contribs are only those on pages which are deleted? Thanks, rational ghey (send a message) 13:42, 10 May 2010 (UTC)

Not sure! I know on WP you can have pages which exist but have some revs deleted - David Gerard (talk) 14:01, 10 May 2010 (UTC)
It's called RevisionDelete, and we have it too. Deleted contribs only shows fully deleted pages (which are stored in a separate table in the database). Deleted and suppressed revisions are shown among normal contribs, e.g. Special:Contributions/212.235.107.57 (they are stored in the same table as normal revisions, but have a flag set to indicate that they are deleted) -- Nx / talk 14:08, 10 May 2010 (UTC)
Oh I see. Yea, but I was wondering if Wikipedia's use of deleted contribs are the same as they are here on RW. I have a feeling no. Actually I was wondering if Wikipedia considers simply deleting material and adding nothing as a deleted contrib? rational ghey (send a message) 14:20, 10 May 2010 (UTC)
To your last, I suspect "no". ħumanUser talk:Human 06:35, 11 May 2010 (UTC)

Remotion in locomotion!!!

I've re-made you a Bureacrat due to, what appears to be, a lack of votes in the last 48 hours, leaving you still in the lead on the pro-'crat side. Here, again, is your Manual of style. Peace!!! Lord of the Goons The official spikey-haired skeptical punk 06:08, 13 May 2010 (UTC)

I do solemnly swear to use the curse of my newfound powers only for good evil, and not for evil evil - David Gerard (talk) 07:24, 13 May 2010 (UTC)
"I pushed Cryonics to its present heights and am quite proud of it." That's part of what made me go my cratting binge with you. It was such excellent work. And then, you displayed full understanding of the goat, and the deal was sealed. Congratulations, as the song goes. ħumanUser talk:Human 07:42, 13 May 2010 (UTC)
Actually, if you check the asterisk at the bottom, you are allowed to use your powers for evil evil. The only stipulation is that you not get caught. Star of David.png Radioactive afikomen Please ignore all my awful pre-2014 comments. 07:48, 13 May 2010 (UTC)

Well, that explains a lot.

Now we know why their conversations are lacking in alcohol. Tetronian you're clueless 13:44, 15 May 2010 (UTC)

Oh dear Dawkins, that's perfect - David Gerard (talk) 13:56, 15 May 2010 (UTC)
I imagine some of them see the poll results as a good thing. What's even funnier, though, is if you scroll down to the comments they start quibbling over the statistical significance of the results. Tetronian you're clueless 14:01, 15 May 2010 (UTC)
Their discussion is entirely rational, as are the tools they bring to it, and there's no rationalisation or self-justification going on there at all. Really really really - David Gerard (talk) 14:04, 15 May 2010 (UTC)
Wow... the guy who set the survey said no one scored less than 10 on the AQ test. Um, the survey starts at "10 or less" so how can he tell? PS, I got a 10. I also enjoyed "Aspbergers Syndrome" which the header of the survey thank you page. ħumanUser talk:Human 22:12, 15 May 2010 (UTC)

Content dump

You had expressed interest in a rationalwiki:Content dumps. Is this what you are after, or something different? tmtoulouse 20:31, 20 May 2010 (UTC)

Current article XML is a damn fine start, thank you :-) I'll play with this in shortish order ... - David Gerard (talk) 22:03, 20 May 2010 (UTC)

Pasted on user page

Hi David, I suspect that wp may be lowballing the numbers of deaths of Bengalis. Conservapaedia isn't the only open source with a conservative bias, and what could be more conservative than discounting the numbers killed by conservative icon W. Churchill?Thorvelden (talk)

So, find a few good sources, and fix it there too - David Gerard (talk) 21:54, 21 May 2010 (UTC)

Fascist cretins

Wow, I was just looking around at my PunchingBag account, and noticed that you actually created a page fot this category! Fuckin' hilarious. Thanks! Gooniepunk2010 Oi! Oi! Oi! 23:29, 23 May 2010 (UTC)

IT ISS ALL ABOUT DER AUTOBAHNS! FAHR'N FAHR'N FAHR'N AUF DER AUTOBAHN! - David Gerard (talk) 23:32, 23 May 2010 (UTC)

Ta!

Thanks for fixing my spelling :) CrundyTalk nerdy to me 13:50, 24 May 2010 (UTC)

There's endless work on RW for those born with a red pencil in their hand - David Gerard (talk) 13:52, 24 May 2010 (UTC)