User talk:DuO

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Hi, I know that it's a little late for a welcome, but better late than never. I was welcomed with the following table and have found it extremely useful, so much so that I've used it on my user page.

[edit] Welcome to Wikipedia!!!

Hello DuO! Welcome to Wikipedia! Thank you for your contributions. If you decide that you need help, check out Wikipedia:Where to ask a question, ask me on my talk page, or place {{helpme}} on your talk page and someone will show up shortly to answer your questions. Please remember to sign your name on talk pages using four tildes (~~~~); this will automatically produce your name and the date. You may also push the signature button located above the edit window. Finally, please do your best to always fill in the edit summary field. This is considered an important guideline in Wikipedia. Even a short summary is better than no summary. Below are some recommended guidelines to facilitate your involvement. Happy Editing! -- LittleOldMe 11:16, 20 October 2006 (UTC) Getting Started Wikipedia Tutorial How to edit a page The five pillars of Wikipedia Manual of Style Be bold in editing How to write a great article WikiProjects Getting your info out there Cite your sources Neutral Point of View Point of View Verifiability Uploading images Image use policy Getting more Wikipedia rules Policy Library Getting Help New contributors' help page Where to ask a question Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions Getting along Wikiquette Civility Sign your posts Wikipedians Conflict resolution Getting technical Cleaning up vandalism Pages needing attention Peer review Utilities Village pump

It's a pleasure. The warm welcome, though genuine, is easily provided by a template {{subst:User:Kukini/Welcome}}. If you ever feel the urge to welcome other users then I'd encourage you to use it. In addition, there are many other templates available here. I hope you enjoy being a Wikipedian, you're definitely off to a good start. Regards LittleOldMe 11:48, 20 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Messages to vandals

Just a quick question, when I am reverting vandalism and such - if the person has no talk page, what would the appropritate action to take (as to how to warn them)? Thanks In Advance, DuO 11:59, 20 October 2006 (UTC)

There is no hard and fast rule, but the guidelines encourage you to be nice. For IP addresses that vandalise I generally use the template {{subst:Welcomeip}} followed by a {{subst:test1}} or a {{subst:test1a}} warning message. In general, registered users do not tend to vandalise, but they often add biased material, which once removed, the {{subst:welcomenpov}} is ideal for. There is also one for unsuitable external links {{subst:Welcomespam}}.

There is quite a lot of information on the subject, so don't feel overwhelmed, start with the few that I have provided and as you become more comfortable you can expand your tool set.

Regards

LittleOldMe 12:30, 20 October 2006 (UTC)