User talk:TagAlongPam

Etymology.
Pam,

perhaps it is a dumb question, but how do you tell there's a reason for Meyer's choice of a name? Except the inclusion of her siblings' names in the series, which is common knowledge.

Personally, I have no objections to an etymology section, as long as it is explicitly stated that this does not imply Meyer's backup of it, should it be the case.

Ngebendi 20:29, October 31, 2010 (UTC)

Guess you're right... Ngebendi 23:21, October 31, 2010 (UTC)

More than a defense of the etymology section, it was a question. :)

I remember the etymology section being there since I started editing, in April, and have never had reason to question it, so I guess it's just I got used to have the meaning of names brought up; let's say I liked it being there. But, as you say, this is not valid enough a reason to keep them there. A marginally more valid one is that a number of names are at least faintly biblical (though I wonder why Quileutes should intentionally use biblical names for their folks), and Meyer is referred to as a Mormon, so this may have influenced her choice, provided you can prove that it did. As you can see, my motivations are fairly weak, and, for once, I managed not to get worked up in the defense of my opinions... Ngebendi 05:59, November 1, 2010 (UTC)

Always glad to help. :) Ngebendi 16:34, November 1, 2010 (UTC)

Leaderboard.
Pam,

though I'm old enough to consider badges and their leaderboard lightly, I'm not so immune to vanity not to notice a small discrepancy in the badge ranking I don't explain. On occasion of the last two "promotions" (for want of a better word), I'm ranked a position (3rd and 2nd, respectively) on the leaderboard and the position just below on my personal page (4th and 3rd, respectively). Since I didn't notice this happening to anyone else, is it justified, there being two different formulas to compute the position, or just a bug of the system? Ngebendi 06:28, November 1, 2010 (UTC)

There are other two pairs of same-scoring people in the first 10, so I got curious and checked, and I think I found the answer. Whenever multiple awardees get the same number of points they're awarded the same (lower) rank on their personal page - JoKalliauer is first, there's no second, both LuckyTimothy and I are third. Perhaps because on the leaderboard holes are not allowed, either some finer discrimination is made (I don't know, the number of each kind of awards, perhaps, or something else) and the one who scores higher is bumped upwards, or one is just bumped upwards to fill the hole with no real merit.

Ngebendi 07:44, November 2, 2010 (UTC)

Sulpicia
Pam,

just to let you know, this 209.250.204.134 has been redundant-ing Sulpicia for two or three times already today.

Ngebendi 15:17, November 6, 2010 (UTC)


 * Seems to have corrected himself - he's been over a few wives-and-mates situation, clearing them. False alarm. Ngebendi 17:58, November 6, 2010 (UTC)

5th archive.
Pam,

did you notice that your latest archive is empty? Something went wrong with the archiving or it has been tampered with, I guess.

Ngebendi 07:22, November 7, 2010 (UTC)

Always glad to help! Ngebendi 16:09, November 7, 2010 (UTC)

Quileute
Forgot there is a river of that name, too. Apologies. Ngebendi 16:27, November 7, 2010 (UTC)

Andreas
Try being a woman in Italy (preferably young and attractive) and sporting the basic name Andrea - you'll get any number of saucy comments within twenty or less seconds from having admitted it. However, there are at least ten different diminutives for the name that can be used by women, so perhaps things aren't too bad. Ngebendi 17:02, November 8, 2010 (UTC)

Vandalism
Someone has ereased the shape shifter page, just to let you know.

Leah

Twilight Saga category.
Pam,

every now and then I see this "Twilight Saga" category popping up, and in my opinion it is so general that it has neither meaning or usefulness other than as a stopgap for want of something better. Or does it actually have a meaning?

Best,

Ngebendi 17:40, November 14, 2010 (UTC)

I don't think you can avoid "Twilight", "New Moon" and "Miscellaneous". It's not cast in stone, though, so feel free to disagree. Ngebendi 06:20, November 15, 2010 (UTC)

To hear is to obey, effendi. No miscellaneous. Ngebendi 18:21, November 15, 2010 (UTC)

Pam, an earlier and less developed version of the outtake page already existed. I marked it for deletion. Ngebendi 21:43, November 15, 2010 (UTC)

Your talk page.
Pam,

I went over your talk page; eight messages (this included) out of nine (this included) are mine. If I am not careful, tongues will wag... Ngebendi 07:53, November 15, 2010 (UTC)

Truth to tell, I'm perfectly comfortable as it is. :) Ngebendi 20:29, November 15, 2010 (UTC)

Categories. Again.
Touché. Ngebendi 13:36, November 17, 2010 (UTC)

Male/female categories
Pam,

I was wondering. At least ideally, the male/female categories should directly or indirectly include all characters whose gender is known? There's a bunch of character who can't be categorized as spouses or objects of imprinting or shapeshifters or such, and have got the category directly on the page - probably I should leave those alone. Ngebendi 08:36, November 18, 2010 (UTC)

Never mind, there's no way to get the category out of those pages, as much as I wish to. Most of them are minor characters, so the gender categories may serve a purpose. Ngebendi 14:01, November 18, 2010 (UTC)

That's what I figured out. Ngebendi 19:09, November 18, 2010 (UTC)

Mrs. Goff publicitary comment.
Pam,

there's a publicitary comment on Mrs Goff page, for iphone software. At the time of this writing it was the most recent comment present.

Best, Ngebendi 09:36, November 19, 2010 (UTC)

Opinion on videos on pages
What's your opinion on this? I think it's the same user putting them on pages. For the most part, the way they are edited in clutters the page up and I've removed a few. I honestly don't think having them on there really helps the page. Pictures are enough. If every page had pictures and videos I don't think it would look professional. The most recent example of this is the Victoria page. So, thoughts? Luck y Timot hy 20:08, November 21, 2010 (UTC)


 * As long as they don't overclutter the page, I don't see why they should not be there. Ngebendi 20:55, November 21, 2010 (UTC)


 * Yeah, I feel they could be abused. But I do agree certain exceptions they could be utilized properly. And this is directed at Pam. Luck y Timot hy  00:58, November 22, 2010 (UTC)
 * I lost an occasion to shut up. Ngebendi 03:01, November 22, 2010 (UTC)
 * Actually, I'll refine my thought - ONE short video at the top of a character page depicting ONE salient scene concerning the character in question might be a good idea. By salient scene, I mean Jacob phasing in the over-Bella jump, Bella+Edward and Tyler's van, Leah Clearwater barking at Bella or Emily Young introducing herself to Bella. But then, I guess it will be problematic to keep the overcluttering out of the site. Ngebendi 17:07, November 22, 2010 (UTC)
 * Whose behalf? :) Ngebendi 06:15, November 23, 2010 (UTC)
 * Whose behalf? :) Ngebendi 06:15, November 23, 2010 (UTC)
 * Whose behalf? :) Ngebendi 06:15, November 23, 2010 (UTC)

Twilightslastgleaming/VERITAS AEQUITAS
= XD1 ;)

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o297/SCOTIMUS76/ABBOTTsiggy.png  (talk) 11:14, November 23, 2010 (UTC)


 * Well, no - but XD1 is a LOT easier to type out real quick than VA was with all the jots & tittles over the characters... :P

List "Should Dydime die and why"
Pam, partly out of somebody commenting that this list should be deleted, partly because it's even more stupid than the average list, I marked it for deletion, something like 3 days ago. Since it has not yet been, I doubt there's a real interest in doing so, but it is still marked as a candidate for deletion. What's the idea in proceeding?

Thanks! Ngebendi 13:06, November 23, 2010 (UTC)

As per usual, many thanks! Generally I don't pay that much attention to lists either, but somebody added the "Candidate for deletion" category (I think it was) so I changed it to the proper template. :) Ngebendi 17:22, November 23, 2010 (UTC)

Incubus/succubus.
Pam,

I've edited the "Incubus" and "Succubus", starting from the legend of the creature so named, going to its use in Twilight, instead of the other way around. Perhaps I did wrong, but I got the idea that the two pages almost beg to be merged into one - since there are not two different creatures, but only one named depending on the state it is in. May I ask for your opinion? Ngebendi 13:25, November 25, 2010 (UTC)

That's why I asked - probably I should remember that old adage oftener: if there's doubt there's no doubt and leave things alone. Ngebendi 17:47, November 25, 2010 (UTC)

As suggested by Charmed-Jay, I've tentatively mentioned the succubi in the "Denali Coven" page, and there's no problem that I can see. Minor changes on the individual members to avoid repetition, of course.

The incubi are now in the "hybrid" page, along with the fact that male vampires can father children on their own right. The heading, perhaps misleading, is "Real world". Mention should be made of Edward and Nessie and of Joham and Nahuel & co. but I'm as yet undecided on how to do it. Probably prematurely, I've tagged the Incubus and Succubus page for deletion, but for the moment it is just an indication that work is in progress. Suggestions are welcome, and thanks. :) Ngebendi 18:51, November 26, 2010 (UTC)

Well, I've changed the title, hope it is better. Have a half idea on how to compare the vampiric offspring in and out of Twilight, but will take a night's sleep first; "night brings wisdom" is the italian saying goes. Ngebendi 21:53, November 26, 2010 (UTC)

Pam, I suppose I'm done with the OOU section on the "Hybrid" page, titled now "Vampire offspring not in Twilight". If you like it, go ahead and delete the two indipendent incubus and succubus pages. Otherwise, criticism is always welcome. :) Ngebendi 15:56, November 27, 2010 (UTC)

Since your changes are generally for the best, I do not mind. :) As for the title, let's wait and see, perhaps somebody can come up with something better. Perhaps, the succubus link should redirect to the Denali Coven, since it's inseries info, but I don't know. Ngebendi 01:53, November 28, 2010 (UTC)

Eclipse DVD Giveaway
Hi Pam, as I'm sure you've already seen, we're launching a special edition Eclipse DVD giveaway tonight! 3 lucky Twi-hards will win a 2-disc special edition copy of Eclipse. Is it ok with you if we make a slider spot featuring the giveaway so everyone knows that the giveaway is live? Thanks-- Kacie (talk ) 04:33, November 30, 2010 (UTC)

These make it plural.
Pam,

sorry, but it does not add up. I take it that "These" refers to "kinds" which is, as you say, plural. "of legend" is a genitive dependant on "kinds" and therefore I think should be a singular.

Unless my english is going from badder to worserest and I'm rapidling declining in old age. :) Ngebendi 11:38, November 30, 2010 (UTC)

P.S. Nitpicking, innit? But then, a practical point of Twilight is that I can keep up with fine points of english grammar - had little formal schooling in the language, most of it came from reading.


 * I'm not motivated enough - my interest lies essentially in what I can learn about english. :) Ngebendi 18:00, November 30, 2010 (UTC)

Class schedules
Pam,

"Class schedules" is nothing much, but I don't seem to be worked up enough to want it disappear. It's just a bit of fluff that hurts nobody, in my humblest opinion. If somebody wants to spend five minutes editing it, fine; I'd rather go after Alice Cullen's page, or Jacob Black's, if needs be.

Best, Ngebendi 10:03, December 5, 2010 (UTC)

Elders.
Seems funny a 20-something being an elder, but OK.

My apologies. Ngebendi 17:00, December 6, 2010 (UTC)

Rosalie Hale
Hi Pam

I'd just like to ask why you reverted my edit on Rosalie's nickname "Kitty/Kiddy"

The reason I changed it to "Kiddy" is because I was watching Twilight the movie the other day with subtitles and the subtitles said that Carlisle called Rosalie Kiddy.

Anyway, I'm not sure if I'm right but please consider the Idea. You can watch the movie and see for yourself.

Thanks Spreadthetwiluv

Nessie's categories.
Pam,

I can't be sure since I left a note in the summary, but it was the unintended consequence of hitting "undo" instead of "del". The intention was merely to get that "Hybrid" category out. Can't promise it won't happen again, but I'll do my best.

Apologies, Ngebendi 05:39, December 9, 2010 (UTC)


 * Considering it was just after an edit of mine, it was an easy assumption. :) Ngebendi 07:06, December 9, 2010 (UTC)

admin
hey pam,

i was wondering whether i could become a admin soon?

please let me know soon! thanks,

I♥CarlisleCullen 09:41, December 9, 2010 (UTC)

Teams
Y'know for the team users I'd like to add team Volturi to the team users list, but I don't know how. I asked Lucky Timothy and he reccomended you, please can you help me?Vixter 14:37, December 12, 2010 (UTC)

Thank you so much, it's great, Thanks again. Vixter 17:51, December 12, 2010 (UTC)

Thnx:)
Whew, the team templates r back to the way it was. I have to b grateful for that. Thnx 8). 1 more thing: U knw that I've really hate tattletaling, but think theres someone like the user "VampireDiariesishot" luks like he/she want to pick on me or somethin. He/she was like copying my friend inviting quotes like: "I'll b more than happy if u say yes." and his/her profile was almost as same as mine. Also, have put the "hate: TeamEdwardLuver, AliceCullen2000, EdwardCu11enRocks" on his/her profile. Ugh, but that caused me a fire that feeds my anger.....srry, but I don't knw wat to do now. :(

So I've so wish that he/her comments had to b erased from my talk page nor AliceCullen2000's talk page or mayb like block him/her from commenting on me, AliceCullen2000, and TeamEdwardLuver.

EdwardCu11enRocks 04:15, December 15, 2010 (UTC)

Renesmee official pictures
Pam,

that you know, official pictures of Renesmee Cullen have been released?

There have been a couple cases where McKenzie Foy's picture has been linked on an article, and I deleted it for this reason, but I would like to stand on a ground a bit firmer. Thanks!

In the meanwhile, Merry Christmas. Ngebendi 09:30, December 21, 2010 (UTC)