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Unfortunately, Psdubow has retired as a Wikipedia editor. Best wishes and good luck!

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[edit] Happy New Year!!!!!


Happy New Year Psdubow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

From: Cocoaguycontribstalk 00:00, 1 January 2007 (UTC)

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[edit] If you're interested ...

You might or might not be interested in working on an article called Glasgow Emancipation Society. It's an off-shoot of James McCune Smith, which I saw you'd worked on pretty extensively. NinaOdell and I have begun the article and we've dug up a lot of useful information, so if you're interested the help would be much appreciated :). Thanks, Mrmaroon25 00:21, 6 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Bmmc.us and other web content

Awhile ago, I offered to restore the article you had created on the website Bmmc.us to your userspace so you could work on it. I just today noticed that you had recreated the article in mainspace; however, the site still does not meet our inclusion guidelines for websites, so I've deleted it again. See, specifically, speedy deletion criterion A7 and WP:WEB. I may not have been sufficiently clear before: a website that 'expects to relaunch' in 2007 is exceedingly unlikely to meet our inclusion criteria, and this one certainly does not. I see that you've also created another article, Bravenet, that has similar failings; it does not assert the notability of the subject, nor does the site look likely to meet WP:WEB. Please check the relevant policies before creating more articles on websites, as this will help avoid putting work into an article on a subject that is just not notable enough to be in an encyclopedia. Thanks. Opabinia regalis 06:40, 22 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Asked me to block

Hi there, I cannot block the IP as I'm not an administrator, unfortunately I cannot put a request in for a block because when I checked his contribs I could not see any further vandalism after my warning test4 warning, if you see him vandalise after my test4 warning the please consider reporting him to WP:AIV. Happy edting and happy vandal fighting!!! TellyaddictEditor review! 17:55, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

  • Well it seems like his vandalism may have gone unnoticed but above my warning there is a Blatantvandal template but theres no link to say which article he/she vandalised so it could have been about his edits to the article you just said on my talk page or it could have been about something else. To ensure a block if he vandalises again, I'd wait until he vandalised once more just to make sure that a block can be definitely ensured for their vandalism. If it were up to me, vandals would be warned once then blocked on the second occasion of vandalism for a period of one week, but I don't make the rules and cannot enforce these, I just have to stick to the vandalism guidelines. Anyway thanks for your patience in this matter. Respectfully...TellyaddictEditor review! 18:09, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Tdalal pornboy

Hi AnnH, Please say something to User: Tdalal pornboy, because I find his user page extremely offensive, weird, perverted, inappropriate, and down-right creepy!!!! Just look at his user page, and I think you'll agree with me! Thanks! Psdubow 20:43, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for the heads up. I have blocked the account. Hope all is well with you. Musical Linguist 20:52, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

Thank you very much for blocking him, I really appreciate it! Psdubow 20:55, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

Yes, that IP could well be the same person, but we don't usually block IPs indefinitely, unless they're open proxies, as innocent users can be affected. Cheers. Musical Linguist 23:46, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Archive

Hey PSD i saw that your talk page is VERY big so i will (unless you do'nt want me to) archive your talk page. Cocoaguy ここがいい contribstalk 18:43, 16 February 2007 (UTC)

Sure :) Cocoaguy ここがいい contribstalk 22:08, 16 February 2007 (UTC)
Sorry i forgot it Cocoaguy ここがいい contribstalk 00:08, 17 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Reporting vandilism...

PSD when you wish to report a vandal you would go to WP:AIV not to Admins though you can it is faster to use AIV. Cocoaguy ここがいい contribstalk 17:22, 17 February 2007 (UTC)

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[edit] Welcome!

Hi, and welcome to the Military history WikiProject! As you may have guessed, we're a group of editors working to improve Wikipedia's coverage of topics related to military history.

A few features that you might find helpful:

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask one of the project coordinators, or any experienced member of the project, and we'll be happy to help you. Again, welcome! We look forward to seeing you around! Carom 21:54, 3 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Changing other people's posts

Please resist the urge to correct other people's spelling and grammar in talk page posts, WikiProject membership lists, AfD discussions and the like (as opposed to articles); this is considered a major faux pas. PS: This took place at Wikipedia:WikiProject Cue sports#Participants; the edit was made by 162.84.146.180 (talk · contribs), who also added you as a participant there, so either it was you logged out, or someone has presumably without your permission added you and details about you to a WikiProject. — SMcCandlish [talk] [cont] ‹(-¿-)› 23:45, 3 May 2007 (UTC)

Hi,
Sorry, I did not know I was not allowed to correct peoples' grammar in talkpage posts? i am just curious, why is that?
Also, Yes, I signed myself up to Cue Sports Wikiproject. I forgot to log in first though.
Have a good day.
Psdubow 00:52, 4 May 2007 (UTC)
It's considered disruptive editing. Basically, it is a thinly veiled insult ("your spelling and grammar suck, and I'm smarter than you"), and often also leads to US vs. UK English fights. Just not worth it. A commonly recognized exemption is fixing something that is functionally broken, such as a typo in a link that makes it not work at all. Fixing indent levels so that who is replying to whom is clear (as I just did here), and fixing typos or unclarities in topic headings is cool too (like if you'd written "peoples'" instead of "people's"); no one "owns" topic headings.
Anyway, welcome to WP:CUE by the way. :-)
— SMcCandlish [talk] [cont] ‹(-¿-)› 01:00, 4 May 2007 (UTC)

Thanks! :)

Psdubow 01:42, 4 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] WP:Environment

Welcome to Wikipedia:WikiProject Environment. I thank you for supporting the environment. OhanaUnited 00:20, 4 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Userboxes

BTW, you can fix the wrapping problem here by adding <br clear="left" /> after the last of your project userboxes. — SMcCandlish [talk] [cont] ‹(-¿-)› 01:05, 4 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] reply: Please expand

Some basics:

  • Who gives order?

None can order anyone to do anything. Not me, not you. Sometimes it's a real setback, but welcome to our anarchy.

  • What is important?

In an anarchy everyone defines for him/herself what is important.

  • How can I get other people to improve an article?

The best way is the do it yourself way. If you are doing something and other editors see that, they are much more inclined to help you. The smaller the favor you ask for, the more likely you achieve positive results.

Best wishes Wandalstouring 14:48, 4 May 2007 (UTC)

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[edit] reply: Question

Great Britain and Canada did play a role as parties who could possibly be involved and their citizens(including Irish volunteers/aristocrats having fun with the blockade runners) were involved on both sides. But others like Mexico, France, Spain or the emigrating German democrats (an organized and very active group) did play an important role with their support or abstinence. I suggest to create something like an overview of the different foreign influences and supporters, plus an overview about why some nations(the public opinion, their leading statesman and the opposition) reportedly considered to intervene or were opposed to it. Before you start implementing material into an article, ask the Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/American Civil War task force about their opinion, because I'm not too familiar with the topic. Wandalstouring 15:16, 6 May 2007 (UTC)

If you think the article looks good or you are out of ideas to improve it, submit it to a review and wait for what someone else says. Wandalstouring 07:33, 7 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] RfA

I closed your RfA because it was extremely unlikely to succeed. Better luck next time. John Reaves (talk) 20:10, 8 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Re: monobook question

You might want to try deleting your browser cache. ssepp(talk) 14:50, 10 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Talk: Main Page is not a place for announcements.

You might want to move your post there to the Community bulletin board on Wikipedia:Community Portal. Cheers. --74.13.131.228 14:34, 25 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Is this a good user box

I thought that this would be good user box User:Cocoaguy/User SWTTF (link) for the Salem Witch Trials task force.

This user is a member of The Salem Witch Trials Task Force.

(Cocoaguy ここがいい contribstalk) 20:20, 28 May 2007 (UTC)

It's great! I just changed the wording a bit.

why can't it be funny?!?! (Cocoaguy ここがいい contribstalk) 00:58, 30 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Re:Task Force

I fully agree. -- (Cocoaguy ここがいい contribstalk) 22:46, 31 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Fwd: Re: Re:Task Force

What do you mean? Are we going to create some stubs, templates, awards, banners, etc. and can you help me recruit some more members? And are we going to make a American Revolutionary War task force? PSD (Psdubow 23:01, 31 May 2007 (UTC))

[edit] Salem witch trials

Hi, thanks for the invitation, but I'll have to decline: I know pretty much nothing about the subject! I just happened to be reading the article, and found some WP:NOT-like stuff to remove, that's all. Hope you have better luck with other users! --RFBailey 23:33, 31 May 2007 (UTC)

Thank you for your invitation! I am interested in witchcraft and historicall religious violence, but i must decline; i am to stressed to participate - it might be hard to believe, but i write in Wikipedia as a relaxation - and my interest are directed mostly towards European witch trials, as they are less written about outside their own countries. But i wish you good luck with your project! --Aciram 10:26, 6 June 2007 (UTC)

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[edit] New task force

Hi Psdubow! A few editors are getting together to create a task force with the goal of making sure environmental records of corporations and politicians are accurately and efficiently represented in relevant entries. Given your environmenta interests and great edits, I thought I'd bring your attention to this project. If you think it's a good idea, please consider chiming in on the discussion page. We hope to have a task force page up soon and of course would love to have you involved. Advice is of course welcome. Benzocane 23:09, 13 June 2007 (UTC)

Thanks, Psdubow, for lending a hand!Benzocane 02:25, 14 June 2007 (UTC)
Greetings, Psdubow! We've made some progress on the task force page. Please consider signing up.Benzocane 19:15, 14 June 2007 (UTC)
Hi Psdubow! thanks for your work on the ERTF project--I'm wondering about the user erf template--should I edit it back to "environmental record task force"? To me that makes more sense than "environmental records," since we are hoping to establish the record of each organization or individual. What do you think? Cyrusc 21:55, 14 June 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, now that I think about it you're probably right. "Record" makes more sense then "Records". I'll change it back. Psdubow 22:01, 14 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks Psdubow.

For my first barnstar. I'm touched, and I look forward to collaborating with you. The ERTF is off to a great start thanks to your work! Cyrusc 18:37, 15 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] In what way?

If you want to start assessing article's for the drive you can just go here. You just have to read the directions, sign up, and start assessing. Did this answer your question? --Psychless 02:13, 16 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] SIGN YOUR POSTS

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LISTEN!!!!!!!!! Its ok to be informal but please at the least use ~~~~~ after your posts or customize your signature to this code [[User:Psdubow|PSD]] -- (Cocoaguy ここがいい contribstalk) 23:47, 16 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Ugh, I see

Okay, I'll join the task force and the wikiproject. I think our first priority needs to be getting this wikiproject organized. The main page of WikiProject Massachusetts needs to be redone, possibly based off WPBiography. I have an idea for incorporating your template into the Massachusetts template. I'm not going to do it right now though, I have too many other things to do, unfortunately. --Psychless 04:35, 17 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Wikipedia New York Meet-Up

NEW YORK CITY MEET UP!!
NEW YORK CITY MEET UP!!

Howdy! Please come to the First Annual New York Wikipedian Central Park Picnic. R.S.V.P. @ Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC
--David Shankbone 20:45, 19 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Unspecified source for Image:Thomas_D_Chamberlain.JPG

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[edit] Portal peer review

Can you do a portal peer review for Portal:Environment. Thanks. OhanaUnitedTalk page 15:52, 26 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] User:24.203.43.201

Hi,

It would be better to report this vandal to WP:AIV where many administrators are available. Thanks, Tim Q. Wells 22:18, 28 June 2007 (UTC)


Okay. Thanks for your help!

Psdubow 22:37, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

PS: Did you get my message about the Task Force?

[edit] AIV

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[edit] Mexican-American task force

Hi Richiar,

I read on the Wikiproject Military History talk page that you are interested in the Mexican-American War. Would you like to create that task force with me maybe?

Psdubow 15:51, 29 June 2007 (UTC)

Yes, but I don't know anything about what that takes. Also, it is reasonable to organize a task force so that it covers an appropriate category, so in terms of efficiency and effectiveness, are there other areas we might want to include that would be connected to the Mexican-American War? Richiar 16:23, 29 June 2007 (UTC)

Maybe the Texas Revolution and Manifest Destiny. Psdubow 16:58, 29 June 2007 (UTC)

Right. Manifest Destiny and Texas Revolution are both good ideas. I went to the list of task forces and think it might be appropriate to have something in line with the era of development of the US, say "Pre-Civil War Task Force". That would include the Revolution, War of 1812, Mexican-American War. Then there is a developmental process, as the country evolves over time. Just a thought. Richiar 17:23, 29 June 2007 (UTC)

That is a great idea!!! A "Pre-American Civil War Task Force", it would be everything: from the French and Indian War, to The Revolution, then the War of 1812, plus internal conflicts like the Seminole War, and then the Texas Revolution, and the Mexican-American War, and the whole concept of Manifest Destiny! It's great! But my one and only concern is that is resembles the United States Military History Task Force a lot. But, on the other hand, our idea focuses on Pre-Civil War America and the United States Military History Task Force focuses on the US Army, and not a particular time period or war or conflict in general. What do you think?

Psdubow 20:40, 29 June 2007 (UTC)

It looks like from what I'm seeing, there shouldn't be any conflict. The US Military classification seems to have to do with units and men etc that are involved in the various battles and conflicts. In fact, the Mexican-American war was the lead-in to the Civil War. Everyone was jockying for position, and when the Civil War came along, the main guys got their experience in the MA war. There is a problems I think with the general classification system itself, but I'm researching it and leaving some comments on the main talk page. Anyway, it should be ok to relate the participants in the MA war to the US Military History project, and sort of have a "joint operation", if you will. Richiar 22:02, 29 June 2007 (UTC)

Sorry, I have not responded since June 29, I've been away. Well, anyway, let's create it!!! Please respond ASAP when you are ready, because I won't create it until I know both of us are ready.

Psdubow 15:43, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

Allright. I'm here. Whats involved in creating this task force? How many do we need? Richiar 18:00, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

Actually, I'm very sorry, but now I'd prefer to wait a little while because I am all of a sudden very busy with another task force: The Salem Witch Trials Task Force, in case your are interested or want to join. (Joining this task force may help you prepare for later when when we make our's and you'll see what it takes to run a task force) I promise I will contact you as soon as I have time. Thanks for your patiences. Psdubow 20:35, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Salem Witch Trials Task Force

Thank you, for your invitation to participate in the Salem Witch Trials Task force. It seems like a very worthwhile project and I shall be most honored to accept your invitation. Thanks Again, MegaMom 05:28, 8 July 2007 (UTC)

Thank you very much for joining! Psdubow 14:15, 8 July 2007 (UTC)

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[edit] Salem Witchtrials taskforce

Hi. I have looked at the taskforce mentioned above; I will monitor it to see how it operates. I don't have the time to join it. I will be available when you have time for the Pre Civil War taskforce. You have a lot of projects in operation ! Richiar 16:17, 13 July 2007 (UTC)

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[edit] Thank You

Thank you so much for the barnstar! I hope I can continue to help the project and hope we can continue to improve the quality of the Salem witch trials articles (by the way I like the new barn star) Yamaka122 ...:) 22:49, 18 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Seasonal articles

Jaranda (talk · contribs) has taken it upon himself to redirect the articles 2006 Kansas City Royals season and 1980 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season. I've saved them and put the underconstruction tag on them, but enough has been said, he's going with the non-notable card. Just an FYI that he is trying to redirect them. Soxrock 23:51, 22 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] A Belated Reply.

Hello there!

Thank you for your interest and your kind comments about my work on the Fremantle article, it is very much appreciated. I'm terribly sorry that it's taken me so long to get back to you, but unfortunately I haven't been on wikipedia for quite some time: finishing my degree and various other pursuits rather rudely interrupted me!

I would be happy to work with you on future Civil War articles, especially in the 'fleshing out' of the 'Three Months in the Southern States' article, which I would quite like to link more closely to the Fremantle article (which, incidentally, I should be finishing in the next week or so.) I may even be able to come up with a map of the route Fremantle took!

I also think that I shall indeed join the Task Force. I've noticed that one or two of the requested articles fall within my sphere of expertise, namely Heros von Borcke and the blockade runner William Watson, and I would like to begin work on those once I finish with Colonel Fremantle. I'm also happy to work on any topic concerning European involvement or relations with the two sides in the Civil War.

Yours gratefully,

The Octopus King

Theoctopusking 22:43, 29 July 2007 (UTC)

Great! Thanks! Very glad to have you aboard! :) Psdubow 18:33, 30 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Contribution

Hello. I am currently trying to contribute to a battle in respect to giving a reason why a Viking force had to withdraw from a native attack, which I think was instrumental to the article itself and since the person in question received her place in history for that act. Its my understanding that Wikipedia is meant for contributions, but the people at that region see fit to leave the situation vague. They have told me that I cannot simply copy and past from references and, in short order, I re-wrote the small addition in my own words. I don't see what the problem here is, however, they simply revert my edits and give me vague conclusion to why they have done so. The site is intended to be used for non-commercial reproduction so we have no problems in copyright infringement. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. InternetHero 23:06, 2 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Military history WikiProject coordinator selection

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[edit] Reggie Jackson

Can you please go to Reggie jacksons talk page and vote for either A's or Yankees colors in the infobox--Yankees10 17:38, 11 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Military history WikiProject coordinator election

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[edit] Co-Chair

Hi PSD, i was just going to ask if i could be considered the co-chair of The Salem Witch Trials task force. When i get back from my trip i have great stuff planed for SWTTF. See Ya man :) -- (Cocoaguy ここがいい contribstalk) 02:55, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

Sure! I'll definitely consider it. Psdubow

[edit] I'm Back!

To Whom It May Concern,

I have been busy in real life for the past month and have not been on Wikipedia. But now I'm back.

Sincerely,

Psdubow 22:38, 23 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] The newest WikiProject

[edit] Announcement

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The project birthday would be celebrated every August 24.

A few features that you might find helpful:

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[edit] Salem Witch Trials Task Force

Thanks for the offer to join, but unfortunately I'm going to decline. I have other projects I'm currently focusing on and I don't have too much interest in the subject matter. I hope the task force is successful in expanding the related articles with improved quality. Keep up the good work and happy editing! --Nehrams2020 21:22, 28 August 2007 (UTC)

May I ask why I was selected to receive this invitation? Thanks, --Clubjuggle 22:04, 28 August 2007 (UTC)

Because I see that you revert vandalism and we need someone to concentrate on consistantly reverting vandalism on articles about or having to do with the Salem Witch Trials. Psdubow 22:18, 28 August 2007 (UTC)
Fair enough, but I'll have to politely decline. If I do happen to notice vandalism on the articles, I'll be happy to revert it, but my main content-editing interest is probably closer to WP:USRD. I was mainly concerned because I saw you had sent out a large number of invitations, which gave the appearance of possible spamming of User Talk pages. Glad to see that's not the case. --Clubjuggle 22:22, 28 August 2007 (UTC)

Hey, thanks for the invitation, even though I probably won't join the project for now, since I'm more an enthusiast of Nathaniel Hawthorne than of the history of the Salem Witch Trials. Best wishes, Defrosted 03:15, 30 August 2007 (UTC)

Hi Psdubow! I am definitely interested in joining the task force. Due to my crazy schedule, I will probably be a bit sporadic in my contributions, (nothing for a week, then four hours on wiki at once) but if that's okay with you, sign me up. Thanks for the invite!ShayDC 01:59, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

Don't worry about it. Whenever you have time is okay with us! :) Psdubow 17:08, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

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I am so sorry I didn't write my part or get it out yet. I have lots going on, and was away .I forgot what I was supposed to do for the letter to the editor section. The other section I'm supposed to talk about how we need more members and are a small taskforce still. Right? Yamaka122 ...:) 22:06, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

Ok I thinks its good. If your on could you please check it over, if not I'll try to get Cocoaguy to check it over. But it's definatly going out by 23:30 UTC Yamaka122 ...:) 23:13, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] SWTTF Newsletter

The Salem Witch Trials Task Force Newsletter
Volume I, September 2007
Project News
  • We have just initiated a SWTTF Collaboration. It is an effort to bring a selected article in the scope of this Task Force to at least GA status. Our current collaboration is, our main article, the Salem Witch Trials. You may nominate an article for the next collaboration here.
  • We have also just created a new unit, the SWTTF Anti-Vandalism Unit. This Unit concentrates on stopping, preventing, reverting, and reporting vandalism in articles within the scope of this Task Force. This Unit also focuses on cleaning up articles as well. Although all members of this Task Force are encouraged to revert vandalism, to specifically be a member of this Unit please sign yourself up here.
  • The SWTTF Fall Requested Article Creation Drive is starting, This is a task for all wikipedians, whether or not they are a part of this Task Force, who wish to participate. Prizes range for the friendly cookie, to the SWTTF Barnstar and the grand prize of The Golden Wiki-Award! For Rules and more information go to Wikipedia:WikiProject Massachusetts/Salem Witch Trials Task Force#The Fall Requested Article Creation Drive.
Member News
  • There has been some discussion about breaking off from the Massachusetts wikiproject. Please join in at the task force talk page
  • If you know anyone who would be interested in joining the project please invite them.(but please don't spam random talk pages :P)
  • We also welcome all are new members. Thanks for joining!!!
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This is are first newsletter, and because of me its a day late. This first issue was not very well announced (which is probably also my fault :D), but for the next issue we encourage everyone to help write it. Also for the first time I delivered the newsletter personally, but for the future Grafikbot or betacommandbot hopefully will be doing this automatically. So please place your self in the right place here. And last but not least please be bold in your editing. Happy Editing! Yamaka122 ...:) 22:59, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

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I think we've got some interested users on the subject. I think it's time to start the Wikiproject now. Let me know what you think. WikiProject Global Warming Proposal--ALK —Preceding signed but undated comment was added at 22:30, 19 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Invitation to WikiProject recruitment for WikiProjects

Psdubow,

Would you be interested in trying to make your (proposed) WikiProject becoming a succes by actively involving yourself in a recruitment agency aimed at establishing an active base of participants for a WikiProject?--Daanschr 10:28, 26 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] My Retirement

Dear Friends and Fellow Wikipedians,

Today, I announce that I am going into retirement.

The reason is I simply do not think I have the time to edit Wikipedia anymore. Plus, in the future, I'll probably have even less time to dedicate to Wikipedia.

Although I am retiring, I may occasionally log on to Wikipedia just to see how everything is going (and I might even do a few edits, every now and then). But for the most part, I am going to be inactive.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Psdubow 20:45, 26 September 2007 (UTC)

Goodbye, My friend; though we see each other each day it is like i will never see you again. :( -- (Cocoaguy ここがいい contribstalk) 21:31, 26 September 2007 (UTC)

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The Biography WikiProject Newsletter
Volume IV, no. 4 - September 2007
Project News
  • The three-month long Summer Assessment Drive, organized by Psychless, was a huge success! It ran from June 1 – September 1, and reduced the backlog of unassessed articles from 113,385 to 56,237. In all, over 100,000 articles were assessed. Over 60 people contributed in some way.
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[edit] Merge Proposal

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[edit] May 2008

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