User talk:65.42.89.248

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Hi, welcome to Wikipedia. For the record, you don't need to add Category:Irish-Americans to an article like Edwin O'Malley since it already has the Category:Irish-American politicians. The latter category belongs to the former (you can't be an Irish-American politician without being an Irish-American), so adding the former is redundant.

Just one of the many slightly confusing things to learn about Wikipedia when you get started. Don't worry, though, we've all been there. Happy editing! -- Mwanner | Talk 01:48, 18 October 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Patrick Collins

Uh, you also can't be a Category:Mayors of Boston without being a Category:Bostonians, so, again, the latter isn't needed if the former is in place. TIA, -- Mwanner | Talk 21:55, 18 October 2005 (UTC)

And now, having tested your patience with a couple of quibbles, let me pass along the same Wikipedia welcome message I was greeted by when I started here. I think it's really meant for people who have created an account, so it starts a little strangely with "Hello 65.42.89.248", but the info in it is worthwhile...


Welcome!

Hello, 65.42.89.248, 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:

I hope you enjoy editing here and being a Wikipedian! Please sign your name on talk pages using four tildes (~~~~); this will automatically produce your name and the date. If 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. Again, welcome!  -- Mwanner | Talk 22:34, 18 October 2005 (UTC)