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Contents 1 Deletion sorting on hold? 2 Suggestion for The wubbot 3 First Edit 4 Archiving problem on DELSORT/Canada 5 The Military history WikiProject Newsletter : Issue XXV (March 2008) 6 {{afd-top}} 7 thank spam 8 Rfa thanks 9 wubbot question 10 Barnstar! 11 Thank you from Horologium 12 The Military history WikiProject Newsletter : Issue XXVI (April 2008) 13 New Project 14 London meetup tomorrow 15 Stroppy 16 Please email me my deleted page Smuz 17 Rfb participation thanks 18 Museums and Galleries Sort 19 RFA Thanks 20 Thanks! 21 Happy birthday fellow Wikipedian! 22 The Military history WikiProject Newsletter : Issue XXVII (May 2008) 23 Orphaned non-free media (Image:Sonic Special Zone.png) 24 Wubbot

[edit] Deletion sorting on hold?

I noticed that it has been a while since the wubbot has paid a visit here, for example. I see that you are on a wikibreak, but I thought I would leave a note saying that I am starting to feel the effects of your excellent bot's absence when I load that page. Best, --Paul Erik ^{(talk)(contribs)} 16:54, 6 March 2008 (UTC)

Ah, hurray! The bot is back. --Paul Erik ^{(talk)(contribs)} 23:16, 8 March 2008 (UTC)

Yeah, sorry but I really needed a break. the wub "?!" 23:51, 8 March 2008 (UTC)

Isn't that always the way: You notice that you appreciate someone when they've absented themselves. So, I'll just take this opportunity to express my thanks for all the great work that you and your bot do around here. --Paul Erik ^{(talk)(contribs)} 17:04, 9 March 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the kind words, they are much appreciated. the wub "?!" 15:13, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Suggestion for The wubbot

Hello The wub,

Thanks for using your bot to update deletion lists such as Wikipedia:WikiProject Deletion sorting/Japan. I have a suggestion. When adding or removing a deletion discussion, could the bot place the name and a link in the edit summary? I've been doing this manually (see the list's history for examples) but I'd happily retire if the bot did that.

Best regards,

Fg2 (talk) 05:03, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

I'll look into it. I'm planning to largely rewrite the bot next week when term is over, so may add it then or possibly before. On some pages it often removes a large number at once so wouldn't be able to list them all. the wub "?!" 15:10, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

Thanks! I understand the difficulty of fitting them all in since I can't do it manually. Fg2 (talk) 00:46, 16 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] First Edit

	HAPPY FIRST EDIT DAY!	from the BIRTHDAYCOMMITTEE
	Wishing The wub a very Happy First Edit Day! Have a fantastic day! From the Wikipedia Birthday Committee

--Nadir D Steinmetz 11:38, 24 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Archiving problem on DELSORT/Canada

Have you any idea why your bot is having trouble archiving Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Northern Ontario Business from Wikipedia:WikiProject Deletion sorting/Canada? You can see it's tried several times (Deletion sorting/Canada/archive) but it doesn't do it. I tried today subst'ing the AfD templates on Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Toronto-Montreal rivalry which I thought might help and it did succeed in archiving that one but still fails Northern Ontario Business. DoubleBlue (Talk) 21:06, 1 April 2008 (UTC)

• sigh* Looks like a problem with underscores again, which I thought I'd fixed. Thanks for the heads up, I'll take another look. For now I just replaced the underscores in the transclude with spaces, so it should archive it on the next pass. the wub "?!" 21:42, 1 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] The Military history WikiProject Newsletter : Issue XXV (March 2008)

The March 2008 issue of the Military history WikiProject newsletter has been published. You may read the newsletter, change the format in which future issues will be delivered to you, or unsubscribe from this notification by following the link. Thank you.
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[edit] {{afd-top}}

I am editing the template so the result may be completed easily in the template instead of outside the template as in: The result was {{{1}}}. BoL (Talk) 03:38, 8 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] thank spam

Thank you for voting in my RfA, which passed with 194 supporting, 9 opposing, and 4 neutral. Your kindness and constructive criticism is very much appreciated. I look forward to using the tools you have granted me to aid the project. I would like to give special thanks to Tim Vickers, Anthony and Acalamari for their nominations. Thank you again, VanTucky

[edit] Rfa thanks

Thanks for supporting my recent request for adminship which was successful with 89 supports, 0 opposes, and 2 neutrals. Unfortunately all I can offer is this lame text thanks rather than some fancy-smancy thank-you spam template thingy. I was very pleased to receive such strong support and to hear so many nice comments from editors whom I respect. I’ll do my best with the tools, and if you ever see me going astray don’t hesitate to drop a note on my talk page. Thanks again for your support!--Bigtimepeace | talk | contribs 03:52, 26 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] wubbot question

Howdy! Would you mind taking a look at whether there is a wubbot glitch archiving Wikipedia:WikiProject Deletion sorting/Judaism? Wubbot has been by five times to archive since the Ouze Merham afd closed 29 March 2008, but still hasn't caught that one. By the way, thanks for the very helpful bot. --MPerel 07:38, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

Hi, I think it's just that there was an errant space i.e. {{Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Ouze Merham‎ }} instead of {{Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Ouze Merham‎}}. I fixed it, so hopefully it'll get archived next time. Unfortunately the bot is ridiculously picky about such things, and programming common sense is pretty much impossible. the wub "?!" 16:56, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

OK, that didn't seem to work. I think it may have something to do with the long length of that AfD (164 kilobytes!). Strangely it seems to have added the link to the archive page each time, but not removed it from the current list. I cleaned it up manually for now. the wub "?!" 19:28, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

Thank you for looking into it and taking care of it : ) --MPerel 06:33, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Barnstar!

		The XfD Barnstar
		The is no question that you deserve this for your hard work and constancy in XfD discussions. - jc37 02:28, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

While I've seen you around (and recall asking for your help once), and though we haven't much talked, I sincerely think that your work here is under-valued, and you (like many here) deserve this and many more.

(As a personal aside, I seem to remember a time where most (though not all) CfD discussions were closed either by you, Kbdank71, or RobertG. Great editors all : )

I hope you're having a great day : ) - jc37 02:28, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Wow, thanks! It means a lot. Sorry I haven't been around CFD so much recently, I've got exams coming up. the wub "?!" 15:48, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Thank you from Horologium

Thank you for participating in my RfA, which passed unanimously with the support of 100 editors. Your kindness is very much appreciated. I look forward to using the tools you have granted me to aid the project. I would like to give special thanks to Wizardman, Black Falcon and jc37 for nominating me. — Horologium

[edit] The Military history WikiProject Newsletter : Issue XXVI (April 2008)

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[edit] New Project

Myself and several other editors have been compiling a list of very active editors who would likely be available to help new editors in the event they have questions or concerns. As the list grew and the table became more detailed, it was determined that the best way to complete the table was to ask each potential candidate to fill in their own information, if they so desire. This list is sorted geographically in order to provide a better estimate as to whether the listed editor is likely to be active.

If you consider yourself a very active Wikipedian who is willing to help newcomers, please either complete your information in the table or add your entry. If you do not want to be on the list, either remove your name or just disregard this message and your entry will be removed within 48 hours. The table can be found at User:Useight/Highly Active, as it has yet to have been moved into the Wikipedia namespace. Thank you for your help. Useight (talk) 06:55, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks, but I've got exams fast approaching so I'm attempting to cut back on editing. I'll probably re-add myself when I feel ready. the wub "?!" 12:17, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] London meetup tomorrow

Just a reminder about Wikipedia:Meetup/London 9. Hope to see you tomorrow! -- Harry Wood (talk) 15:44, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

It's that time again. Can you make it for Wikipedia:Meetup/London 10? Sunday 1p.m.! -- Harry Wood (talk) 00:37, 7 June 2008 (UTC)

Argh, afraid not. Have fun! the wub "?!" 11:27, 8 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Stroppy

A page I created Stroppy was speedily deleted before I even had a chance to discus it. Stroppy is a very well-known word in the UK if not in the USA I presume. Could I re-create please? Thanks.  SmokeyTheCat  •TALK• 04:40, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia is not a dictionary. If nothing can be written other than a definition, then we shouldn't have an article. We do have a sister project, Wiktionary which accepts definitions, and they already have one for stroppy. the wub "?!" 16:30, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Please email me my deleted page Smuz

Hi, Please email me my deleted page Smuz for my records. I'll need it for when it becomes notable enough for Wikipedia. Thanks, Pickpaul (talk) 16:58, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Done. the wub "?!" 12:40, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Rfb participation thanks

Hello, Wub.

I wanted to personally thank you for taking part in the project-wide discussions regarding my candidacy for bureaucratship. After bureaucratic discussion, the bureaucrats decided that there was sufficient significant and varied opposition to my candidacy, and thus no consensus to promote. Although personally disappointed, I both understand and respect their decision, especially in light of historical conservatism the project has had when selecting its bureaucrats. If you have any further suggestions or comments as to how you think I could help the project, please let me know. Once again, thank you for your support. -- Avi (talk) 18:27, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Replied at User talk:Avraham. the wub "?!" 12:50, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Museums and Galleries Sort

Thanks and apologies for missing your earlier note re: the name. This is fine and I've transcluded it onto WP:MUSEUMS _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 00:37, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] RFA Thanks

Thanks for your support at my recent Request for adminship. And thank you for your work on deletion sorting, too – I see your work on a page or two that I follow, and it’s one of those quietly well-done tasks that nobody really notices until it stops being done. I hope you find I live up to your expectations. Best, Risker (talk) 14:22, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks!

Thanks so much for your support in my RfA, which closed successfully this morning. _{TravellingCari}^{the Busy Bee} 19:43, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Happy birthday fellow Wikipedian!

The Wikipedia Birthday Committee wishes you a very happy birthday! Enjoy your special day.

Best wishes from Canada  ;-) --RobNS 03:33, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

	Happy Birthday	from the Birthday Committee
	Wishing The wub a very happy birthday on behalf of the Wikipedia Birthday Committee! Don't forget to save us all a piece of cake!

Idontknow610^TM 20:15, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] The Military history WikiProject Newsletter : Issue XXVII (May 2008)

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[edit] Orphaned non-free media (Image:Sonic Special Zone.png)

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[edit] Wubbot

Hi there, wubbot recently removed an active Afd from Wikipedia:WikiProject Deletion sorting/Ohio. I've readded it so no harm done; but thought this may a bug you didn't know about. Cheers, §hep • ¡Talk to me! 16:55, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for letting me know, I'll look into it when I get chance. the wub "?!" 14:06, 8 June 2008 (UTC)

The debate is still open and it archived it again. Thanks for the bot though. §hep • ¡Talk to me! 22:45, 8 June 2008 (UTC)

It did it again.. Would you stop the bot until the issue is resolved? Thanks! §hep • ¡Talk to me! 19:24, 9 June 2008 (UTC)