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Thanks for the smile - right back at you :)

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Re: =)

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Hey Marc, thanks for the message. However, I am curious to see which warning I left to a newcome was a bit harsh. Looking back in my last 50 edits, I can only see two warnings I gave – one to an anon who had already received a number of warnings, and was blanking a section of an article, and the other one to new user Uyuyuyuy, in his/her first edit. I assume you are referring to the latter. I have to say, I think giving a {{uw-vandalism1}} warning was fairly light considering the user registered solely to make this edit, obviously vandalism. I normally would have given a 2 or 3 level, but since it was the user's first edit, I went with 1. So, thanks for the reminder about WP:BITE, but I don't feel it was violated here. Best, Fbv65edel / ☑t / ☛c || 01:42, 10 May 2007 (UTC)Reply

Not at all, we all go through it. Don't worry about it. Cheers, Fbv65edel / ☑t / ☛c || 17:03, 10 May 2007 (UTC)Reply

Illegal addition to talk page

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You may not add anything to my talk page without prior consent. 76.197.131.48 04:06, 11 May 2007 (UTC)Reply

Again, read above. 76.197.131.48 04:12, 11 May 2007 (UTC)Reply

Thanks!

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Thanks for catching the vandalism to my user page. That's the first time that's ever happened and it's so nice to know that other Wikipedians are so quick off the mark! The first time a vandal has hit back at me...should I have a warm, glowy feeling? :D Thanks again, Farosdaughter 22:39, 19 May 2007 (UTC)Reply

LGBT WikiProject Newsletter

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Delivered on 16:00, 6 June 2007 (UTC). SatyrBot 16:38, 6 June 2007 (UTC)Reply

... it is kinda 500ish,cause private servers are 20x exp and it only takes around 6 hours to get to level 90. when official server,blizzard's,is longer and with level 70. it kinda 5x60 cause the first 10 are easy. but what i jus said is 1:1,then 4:1. then so on to around 6. it takes a really long time to level up in that game.

well ya but ima rebel rawr! blizzard can never take me down!They are jus the man. that grind is the main reason for adiction. plus theres funnier less grindy games. User:Hitamaru

Delivered on 16:00, 6 July 2007 (UTC).

Orphaned non-free image (Image:ConquerApp.JPG)

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Reversion

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I reverted the user on account of the language he used on the page, which I felt was unnecessary on the user talk page of an IP address - and, coming from an IP address which he apparently shared with vandals, in my eyes, not entirely coincidental. Feel free to do what you feel is necessary with the page. Bobo. 01:38, 2 August 2007 (UTC)Reply

My talk page

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Thanks for un-vandalizing it. Cheers. Feezo (Talk) 01:58, 2 August 2007 (UTC)Reply

Criticism sections

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As far as an existing enterprise goes, that's very similar to WP:BLP, in that unsourced and controversial information should get gone quickly and come back later if sourceable. I've had a look for sourcing, but I really can't find a thing but a few forum postings, which of course are not reliable sources. Seraphimblade Talk to me 02:55, 11 August 2007 (UTC)Reply

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Help!

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If a user is making a page and all they've put on it is "Under Construction", does this merit a speedy deletion...do I suggest to the user that they construct the page else where? i.e. a word document, and then copy it to Wikipedia after? --Marc Talk 00:21, 31 October 2007 (UTC)Reply

Hi there. If there isn't any content, it technically falls under CSD. But unless the tag has been up for days without change, I'd leave it for now (AGF and all). (But suggesting the editor userfy the material might be a good idea too). Best, --Bfigura (talk) 00:25, 31 October 2007 (UTC)Reply
Sorry, should have been more clear there. Userfy = create in their userspace. So for example, User:Exampleuser/ExampleArticle. --Bfigura (talk) 00:26, 31 October 2007 (UTC)Reply

"Under construction" articles

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I don't think we should encourage these -- a lot of the time, people forget about them and they sit there for days. If the author is really about to write a good article, he/she can always do so. There's no reason to "reserve" an article title with an empty article. Thanks, NawlinWiki 00:36, 31 October 2007 (UTC)Reply

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Re: Conquer Online

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Thanks, it happened when TQ changed their servers I think. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Transcendence (talkcontribs) 01:29, 16 November 2007 (UTC)Reply

LGBT WikiProject Newsletter

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Delivered on 20:05, 3 December 2007 (UTC). SatyrBot 21:30, 3 December 2007 (UTC)Reply

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LGBT WikiProject Newsletter

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Delivered sometime in January 2008 (UTC). SatyrBot (talk) 23:54, 19 January 2008 (UTC)Reply

LGBT WikiProject Newsletter

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Delivered by SatyrBot around 17:14, 3 March 2008 (UTC) SatyrBot (talk) 17:57, 3 March 2008 (UTC)Reply

Move request

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Hi, I have removed your move request for the move of Bree HodgeBree Van de Kamp from WP:RM as I have restored the status quo on the page while you were making the request. I have also move protected the page again and requested that agreement be reached on the talk page for any move to another name. Keith D (talk) 18:16, 4 March 2008 (UTC)Reply

LGBT WikiProject Newsletter

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This newsletter was delivered by §hepBot around 16:02, 11 June 2008 (UTC). ShepBot (talk) 16:23, 11 June 2008 (UTC)Reply

LGBT WikiProject Newsletter (July 2008)

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Motto of the day

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Hello, I notice you're using one of the {{motd}} templates, run by Wikipedia:Motto of the day. You may have noticed that some of the mottos recently have been followed by a date from 2006, or on occasion simply "Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia". The reason for this is that Motto of the day is in some very serious need of help. Participation in the project, which has never been especially high, has dropped considerably over this past summer, to the point we have had several days where no motto was scheduled to appear at all. Over the past several weeks, I've been the only editor scheduling mottos at all, but there aren't enough comments on some of these mottos to justify their use. If we do not get some help - and soon - your daily mottos will stop. In order for us to continue updating these templates for you, we need your help.

When you get a chance between your normal editing, could you stop by our nominations page and leave a few comments on some of the mottos there, especially those that do not have any comments yet? This works very simply; you read a motto, decide whether or not you like it, and post your opinion just below the motto. That's it - no experience required, just an idea of what you personally like and what you feel reflects Wikipedia and its community. If you do have past experience with the project, then please close some of the older nominations once they've got a decent consensus going. There are directions on the nominations page on how to do this.

If you have any questions, please let me know, or post on the project's talk page. I'm looking forward to reading your comments on the suggested mottos, and any additional suggestions you'd like to make. Until then, happy editing! Hersfold (t/a/c) 03:23, 4 September 2008 (UTC)Reply

WikiProject LGBT studies Newsletter

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This newsletter was sent by §hepBot (Disable) at 21:25, 12 November 2008 (UTC) by the request of Moni3 (talk)Reply

Conquer Online

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Hi Marc, thanks for your message regarding Conquer Online. I'll check back in a week to see if you've found any sources that can satisfy verifiability or notability. Marasmusine (talk) 08:02, 19 June 2009 (UTC)Reply

WikiProject LGBT studies Newsletter (June 2009)

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MOTDs (This space for rent)

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You may have noticed over the past few days that the MOTD that you link to on your user page has simply displayed a red link. This is due to the fact that not enough people are reviewing pending MOTDs here. Please help us keep the MOTD template alive and simply go and review a few of the MOTDs in the list. That way we can have a real MOTD in the future rather than re-using (This space for rent). Any help would be appreciated! ·Add§hore· Talk To Me! 14:09, 6 March 2012 (UTC)Reply

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I have decided to put on a mini-contest within the November 2013 monthly disambiguation contest, on Saturday, November 23 (UTC). I will personally give a $20 Amazon.com gift card to the disambiguator who fixes the most links on that server-day (see the project page for details on scoring points). Since we are not geared up to do an automated count for that day, at 00:00, 23 November 2013 (UTC) (which is 7:00 PM on November 22, EST), I'll take a screenshot of the project page leaderboard. I will presume that anyone who is not already listed on the leaderboard has precisely nine edits. At 01:00, 24 November 2013 (UTC) (8:00 PM on November 23, EST), I'll take a screenshot of the leaderboard at that time (the extra hour is to give the board time to update), and I will determine from that who our winner is. I will credit links fixed by turning a WP:DABCONCEPT page into an article, but you'll have to let me know me that you did so. Here's to a fun contest. Note that according to the Daily Disambig, we currently have under 256,000 disambiguation links to be fixed. If everyone in the disambiguation link fixers category were to fix 500 links, we would have them all done - so aim high! Cheers! bd2412 T 02:22, 18 November 2013 (UTC)Reply

Motto of the Day Help Request April 2014

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Motto of the Day (WP:MOTD) is in a state of emergency and really needs your help! There are not enough editors who are reviewing or nominating mottos at Wikipedia:Motto of the day/Nominations/In review, and this probably means that you will notice a red link or “This space for rent” as our mottos for the next weeks and months.

Please take a moment to review the nominations and nominate your own new mottos at Wikipedia:Motto of the day/Nominations/In review and Wikipedia:Motto of the day/Nominations/'Specials. Any help would be appreciated! MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 09:13, 29 April 2014 (UTC)Reply

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Wiki Loves Pride 2016

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As a participant of WikiProject LGBT studies, you are invited to participate in the third annual Wiki Loves Pride campaign, which runs through the month of June. The purpose of the campaign is to create and improve content related to LGBT culture and history. How can you help?

  1. Create or improve LGBT-related Wikipedia pages and showcase the results of your work here
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Looking for topics? The Tasks page, which you are welcome to update, offers some ideas and wanted articles.

This campaign is supported by the Wikimedia LGBT+ User Group, an officially recognized affiliate of the Wikimedia Foundation. The group's mission is to develop LGBT-related content across all Wikimedia projects, in all languages. Visit the affiliate's page at Meta-Wiki for more information, or follow Wikimedia LGBT+ on Facebook. Remember, Wiki Loves Pride is about creating and improving LGBT-related content at Wikimedia projects, and content should have a neutral point of view. One does not need to identify as LGBT or any other gender or sexual minority to participate. This campaign is about adding accurate, reliable information to Wikipedia, plain and simple, and all are welcome! If you have any questions, please leave a message on the campaign's talk page.

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