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Hello, Smartyshoe, and welcome to Wikipedia! Thank you for your contributions. I hope you like the place and decide to stay. Here are a few good links for newcomers:

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[edit] Thanks

Thanks, Karmafist. I will in the future.

I've been looking through your contributions, and all of the ones I have seen have been nonsense atarticles. Please stop creating these or you will be blocked from editing. They will be continue to be deleted. Academic Challenger 22:40, 22 February 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Yes Supreme Being

I apologize, supreme being.


Thanks. Now, so that you can have a new start making good contributions without the bad ones, is it okay if I delete your Uncle Jemima article? It is obvious nonsense and will be deleted in five days anyway, but it is better if it is deleted now. Academic Challenger 22:44, 22 February 2006 (UTC)

I did not create the Uncle Jemima article, I just added the Jonathan Chou/Great Philosopher comment, but sure, go ahead and delete it, I don't mind.

[edit] Park Street

Its been nominated for deletion, as you haven't mentioned any reason why the street is notable.--File Éireann 22:53, 22 February 2006 (UTC)

Geez, if you notify everybody everyti,me their article is nominated for deletion, that's al you'll ever do. Just the same, I appreciate you telling me.

I have removed the deletion tag from Park Street, because I don't think it should be deleted. You are becoming a much better contributor. Now if someone wants it deleted they will have to use a more advanced process for deletion. Academic Challenger 23:04, 22 February 2006 (UTC)


Thanks. Smartyshoe 23:26, 22 February 2006 (UTC) (I finally found that ~ key)

[edit] Hatikvah Citation

Hi, I noticed you recently added a bit of trivia to Hatikvah. I've added a citation needed tag next to it, because while it seems like it might be true, I couldn't find anything to back it up. Remember that everything you add to the encyclopedia must be verifiable. If you have any questions, don't hestitate to ask. Chris (talk) 06:17, 5 March 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Basketball

Please don't make any more nominations in bad faith. Clearly you were trying to prove a point, but it was a totally invalid arguement anyway. --W.marsh 20:01, 12 March 2006 (UTC)

  • My point was not that the basketball article was to be deleted. It was merely that if we don't do something about the "made up in school rule" for example add the line "unless it is something notable" we will have problems, including this one.
    • That's not a rule, it's an essay. And if you'll read it, it specifically addresses things "made up in school" that go on to be written about by good sources, and says those topics are fine. --W.marsh 18:42, 19 March 2006 (UTC)
      • Yes, I will. I was merely making a point that something had to be done about that rule. And while you're at it, add it to all the others. Otherwise, some inventor will say "Ooh, I invented that myself so it isn't an acceptable article" Smartyshoe 20:24, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Malcom Ross & Malcolm Ross (musician)

The first is misspelled and is now a redirect to the second which has been blanked as a copyright of this. CambridgeBayWeather (Talk) 15:53, 2 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] post new articles

Hi, are you really 13? The quality of your contributions is much higher than people twice your age. I wanted to let you know about Portal:Israel/New. If you add anymore new Israel-related articles, please add them to the list (like Yerushalayim Shel Zahav). I started Route 90 (Israel) and only later noticed your Dead Sea Highway. I think your contribution should be merged into the main route 90 article since the Dead Sea part is only a small section of the entire road and then redirect it. --Shuki 23:47, 15 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Jerusalem of Gold (song)

Now that I investigated a bit, I see that you took the unilateral liberty of redirecting this page to your newly created Yerushalayim Shel Zahav. I see a couple of problems with this: while evidently more effort was put into your contribution, the other should have been the base for your addition, your article name is a transliteration of Hebrew. English wikipedia articles should have English titles, if you feel justified in redirecting an article, please copy&paste additional info as well such as external links, links to other language wikipedias, and categories/stubs. --Shuki 00:07, 16 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Categories

When beginning new articles, please add at least one categories. Some more advice, if you are writing about a certain subject, try to find an existing article and use that structure for your new additions. --Shuki 21:14, 16 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Help

Excuse my stupidity, but how do I add a category? I can never seem to remember?

At the bottom of the page, add the text: [[Category:Name of category]]. This will add the article to the category of your choice. Hope this helps. — TheKMantalk 21:08, 28 April 2006 (UTC)
Thanks.

[edit] Image copyright problem with Image:Animal_cracker_in_my_potato.jpg

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[edit] Vandalism

Please refrain from removing content from Wikipedia, as you did to A. It is considered vandalism. If you want to experiment, please use the sandbox. Thank you. --Primetime 21:16, 3 May 2006 (UTC)

  • Thank you for notifying me of this. I was previously unaware. I have also reformatted yours to give it a titel.

Please do not create nonsensical articles like Whashamacalistalanda and Cheese frog. Both have been speedily deleted. Thanks, AndyZ t 00:45, 6 May 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Question

First off, am I allowed to use helpme for this type of question? Now for the actual question: Where can I find the rules of notability for roads, places, etc.? I know I saw it at one point. Once again, I am sorry if I am using helpme incorrectly, if I did something wrong I am unaware.

Yes this is a fine use of {{helpme}}, since it's about building the encyclopedia. The closest I could find was Wikipedia:Notability, or you could ask at a WikiProject, eg Wikipedia:WikiProject Highways.--Commander Keane 22:06, 7 May 2006 (UTC)
I'm not sure about articles for county roads. Perhaps wait for a reply on the help desk. --Commander Keane 22:18, 7 May 2006 (UTC)
Oh yeah, by the way, you can sign your posts on talk page by typing ~~~~.--Commander Keane 22:19, 7 May 2006 (UTC)
signing your entiries on discussion pages is really easy. Above the text box are icons. just click on the third from the right, and it automatically makes the four tildes. --Shuki 22:19, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

[edit] NYS County Routes

I have been swamped with non-wiki work recently so I haven't had the time to work on NY STATE routes. If you want to start a county routes project go ahead, but I think you should have a few pages of NY county routes before creating the project page. --Censorwolf 17:28, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

  • I have a few from Dutchess County, and will be adding some from other counties soon.
I am willing to help out with whatever I can. I mostly work on Connecticut roads but I can help out with Dutchess, Putnam, and Westchester counties. I've added unofficial lengths to the articles you already made by measuring maps. If you have an official source for these lengths, just go ahead and replace them. Polaron 23:48, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

I am not sure this is a good idea ... are there other county route projects in the US? This would create an awful lot of articles about roads that really don't, IMO, rise to the level of notability. You are likely to encounter some deletion votes, I'm just warning you. I already think the state route junction lists are busy enough without adding county routes to them (re: NY 9D, for one).

If I were you, I would have discussed the whole county route idea before creating any articles. I don't think the community will respond well. Daniel Case 01:24, 11 May 2006 (UTC)

There's a project for California county routes - you may want to look to them for guidance setting your project up or get some help at WT:USRD....Scott5114 17:42, 11 May 2006 (UTC)

Hi there - I'd potentially be willing to help. I got your message and your project sounds interesting. Agiorgio 17:51, 14 May 2006 (UTC)

Sounds great. Sign up on the link I gave you. Smartyshoe 20:24, 14 May 2006 (UTC)
Oops, I never gave you a link: go to Wikipedia:WikiProject New York County Routes

[edit] Hebrew translations

Hi Smartyshoe. Thanks for your offer. Please feel free to either correct translations (you may use alefbet to copy/paste) or at my talk page or email me. Cheers. ←Humus sapiens ну? 20:38, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Orange County Routes, Image:Orangecountyshield.gif, and Category:Orange County Routes

What Orange County are you referrring to? Orange County, California? Orange County, Florida? Orange County, Indiana? Or something else listing on Orange County (disambiguation)? The point is that you should rename these pages to be more specific. Thanks. Zzyzx11 (Talk) 23:47, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

  • Orange County, New York. Once you open them up, it becomes obvious. If it makes you happy, you may create a disambiguation page, but first make sure there are articles on the ones in the disambig, or it does no good. Smartyshoe 23:55, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Happy Birthday!

Hungry? Here's a little snack for you on your birthday, from the Wikipedia Birthday Committee!!! Have a great day, Smartyshoe!

Many happy returns of the day!!!

Thistheman 20:38, 17 June 2006 (UTC)


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

Mr. Turcottetalk 23:37, 17 June 2006 (UTC)

Thank you for making my birthday extra special. Smartyshoe 17:07, 19 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Wikipedia:WikiProject Without a Trace

This is to advise you that the project page you created above is being considered for deletion according to wikipedia policy. Please feel free to follow the links on the page or go directly to Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion/Wikipedia:WikiProject Without a Trace if you wish to take part in the discussion. Badbilltucker 14:07, 2 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] List of Without a Trace episodes

I've added the "{{prod}}" template to the article List of Without a Trace episodes, suggesting that it be deleted according to the proposed deletion process. All contributions are appreciated, but I don't believe it satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and I've explained why in the deletion notice (see also "What Wikipedia is not" and Wikipedia's deletion policy). Please either work to improve the article if the topic is worthy of inclusion in Wikipedia, or, if you disagree with the notice, discuss the issues at Talk:List of Without a Trace episodes. You may remove the deletion notice, and the article will not be deleted, but note that it may still be sent to Articles for Deletion, where it may be deleted if consensus to delete is reached, or if it matches any of the speedy deletion criteria. TheRingess 23:35, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] NYSR-NYCR Newsletter - Issue 1

The New York State and County Route WikiProjects Newsletter
Issue 001 – December 2006
Intro Issue

The Beatles WikiProject has been running a newsletter for some time now to great success, and, after some consideration, I've decided to launch a similar effort for the New York County Routes and New York State Routes WikiProjects. This could prove to be a very effective medium of communication between the members of the groups, and with increased communication comes the possibility of increased production. For the most part, this first issue will be a "dry run" of sorts, to work out any bugs in the system. The first serious issue with permanent sections will most likely be January's issue.

Nothing as elaborate as the Wikipedia Signpost is planned, but the amount of information that will be found here will more than make up for the lack of framework.
From the Editor

This is a work-in-progress and likely will be for some time. As we get settled with a format, I'll begin to make some improvements to the barebones structure and give a little more life to this page.

Your feedback on the content and format of this newsletter is greatly desired. With your help, we can make the newsletter better and more informative! Don't be afraid to comment!

Lastly, remember that this is your newsletter and you can be involved in the creation of the next issue (Issue 002 – January 2007). Any and all contributions are welcome. Simply let yourself be known to any of the undersigned, or just start editing!

Happy holidays to everyone, regardless of how you celebrate.

Contributor to this Issue
DOT Beat
  • Plans to reroute New York State Route 63 in Peoria, Covington, Wyoming County (15 miles southeast of Batavia) were unveiled on December 6. The project will eliminate a sharp curve present in the center of the hamlet, rerouting NY 63 along a new alignment to the north. Details will be finalized by Summer 2007 and construction will commence in Summer 2008.
  • New York State Route 23A, closed from Palenville to Haines Falls since June when record rains caused a retaining wall to collapse and give way to a mudslide, was reopened on November 22. During the time that the road was closed, numerous upgrades were made, including the replacement of culverts, upgrading of drainage systems along the road and the repair of both the collapsed wall as well as the existing retaining walls.
Project News
  • Likewise, articles on county routes are also being made in impressive numbers. When writing these articles, be sure to abide by the guidelines on the project page, to maintain a consistent feel across all of the articles. Missing shields for county routes? See TwinsMetsFan or Northenglish.
  • County routes in New York was recently created. Pictures of actual county route shields are greatly desired and needed. Also, if possible, some additional text and history about county routes in New York State would be welcome.
  • New York State Route 11A remains the lowest active route without an article. The lowest decommissioned route with no article is New York State Route 7C.
  • New York State Route 52 was, unfortunately, not qualified enough for Good Article status due to a lack of references (full report). Any references that can be added to the article, particularly the history section, are greatly appreciated.
Member News
  • One month ago today, Fwgoebel came on board to the project and, in the time since, has contributed over 50 new articles on touring routes and has added to dozens more, including helping in the effort (along with JB82 and TwinsMetsFan) to convert all usages of Template:NYSRInt to {{NYint}}. It may be belated, but welcome!
Want to help on next month's newsletter? Don't want to receive these in future? Don't want it subst'd next time? – It's all here. TMF Let's Go Mets - Stats 06:54, 16 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] NYSR-NYCR Newsletter - Issue 2

The New York State and County Route WikiProjects Newsletter
Volume 1, Issue 2 15 January 2007 About the Newsletter
Departments: Features:
Project News Status of 531 extension updated
Member News Plans for improvements to 104 to be unveiled
From the Editor Routes 5 and 20 to receive upgrades
Archives  |  Newsroom  |  Tip Line Shortcut : WP:NYSR/N
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[edit] WP:USRD Newsletter Issue 1

The U.S. Roads WikiProject Newsletter
Volume 1, Issue 1 10 February 2007 About the Newsletter
Departments: Features:
Project News Notability of state highways is challenged
Important deletion debates
Featured subproject
Featured member
From the editor
Archives  |  Newsroom   Shortcut : WP:USRD/N
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[edit] NYSR-NYCR Newsletter - Issue 3

The New York State and County Route WikiProjects Newsletter
Volume 1, Issue 3 15 February 2007 About the Newsletter
Departments: Features:
Project News Newest state route to go airborne
Member News Tappan Zee study progress to be released
From the Editor Route 12B to receive safety upgrades
Special introduction
Archives  |  Newsroom  |  Tip Line Shortcut : WP:NYSR/N
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[edit] U.S. Roads Newsletter Issue #2

The U.S. Roads WikiProject Newsletter
Volume 1, Issue 2 24 February 2007 About the Newsletter
Departments: Features:
Project News Notability of state highways is upheld
Deletion debates Kansas Turnpike is now a Good Article
Featured subproject U.S. Roads IRC channel created
Featured member Infoboxes and Navigation subproject started
From the editors
Archives  |  Newsroom   Shortcut : WP:USRD/NEWS
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Apologies for the late delivery. Filling in for Vishwin60: Rschen7754 (talk - contribs) 05:08, 25 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] USRD Newsletter - Issue 3

The U.S. Roads WikiProject Newsletter
Volume 1, Issue 3 10 March 2007 About the Newsletter
Departments: Features:
Project news Inactivity?
Deletion debates Article Improvement Drive
Featured subproject Good and Featured Articles
Featured member
From the editors
Archives  |  Newsroom   Shortcut : WP:USRD/NEWS
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[edit] Active user verification

Hello, Smartyshoe. Due to the high number of inactive users at WP:USRD, we are asking that you verify that you are still an active contributor of the project. To do so, please add an asterisk (*) after your name on Wikipedia:WikiProject U.S. Roads/Newsletter/List. Users without one by the next issue in 2 weeks will be removed off the list and off the respective road projects as well. If you have any questions, please contact me on my talk page. Thanks.  V60 VTalk · VDemolitions 20:20, 10 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] U.S. Roads Inactivity notification

You have been declared an inactive user and your name will be removed from the newsletter distribution and the projects you were a member of. If this is in error, please contact me on my talk page. Do not restore your name to the list. Regards, Rschen7754 (talk - contribs) 21:12, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

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