User blog comment:SilverPlays97/A blog about...Something (and an apology)/@comment-5354215-20130219001837

These days, I don't comment on blogs as much as I used to, but I definitely must do so now.

Page links I agree. These things have been ignored. For dead-end pages, every page in existence needs at least one link, and surely there must be something that can be linked to on every page, so that can easily be sorted out. As for lonely pages, that's a little more tricky, but there should always be a way to connect the subject of one page with another page.

Coded user pages It's really the choice of the userpage owner about how it is styled and the wiki markup it uses. If you want to use standard Wikia coding, that's fine. Userpages that use complex coding (such as mine) do tend to look very fantoosh and overdone in comparison, especially in source mode, but again, it's the user's decision that no one can argue with, and remember that a userpage is not necessarily designed with the intention of showing off or impressing people (I don't know if a fancy-looking page is impressive; I can't speak for onlookers). If someone is having trouble with the coding, they can either ask another user for help or just use standard Wikia coding, because you're right in that showing off complex code brings no benefits. And if you're worried about the code scaring less experienced users, just remind them that normal editing isn't nearly that complicated, one doesn't have to follow trends and, for the last time, it's their choice how their userpage looks.

User Rights This appears to make a little more sense than your pyramid, and is also more legitimate. The pyramid implied that other users had power over others, when in fact every user here is equal. I'm not sure why there's a enormous arrow from User to Admin, which makes it look as though skipping Rollback/Chat Mod and going to straight to Admin is easier than gaining other rights first, but other than that, it's very understandable.

EVERYONEPLEASESLOWTHEHELLDOWN For nominations, I don't see them being closed too early, as I'm sure the bureaucrats would follow the guidelines and only end them after the stated period of time. As for site discussions, I share Sacorguy's point, but they shouldn't be closed unilaterally in my opinion. They should only be ceased if the issue has been resolved, or if someone asks whether anyone would like to add anything before closure and no one responds. We need to allow everyone who wants to say something to make their contribution, as it could be very valuable to us. Finally, I'm with you 200% on the "lightning-editing" thing. How irritating! Far too often, I have seen users make rapid edits like there's no tomorrow, as if everything has to get done ASAP. It doesn't. As long as Wikia isn't going to close down in a month, we can take our time. I go slow and steady with my editing, as I have all the time in the world, plus I want to avoid stress. I have schoolwork too, and that's far more important.

An Apology The main reason why I'm commenting, and... yes, you're totally forgiven. I already left you a message regarding this, but I'll reiterate: I'm not stressed about my reputation here; I don't think it's been tarnished that severely. Feel bad no longer, for you are still a great friend. Overall, I'm truly grateful that you've brought this mess to a cessation. So let's hear no more of it, forget about it and move on.

Le Solace signing out. 00:18, February 19, 2013 (UTC)