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[edit] MilHist welcome

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[edit] user:Desione on Talk:British Raj

It's probably best not to feed Desione on Talk:British Raj, something I've only just realized myself. Fowler&fowler«Talk» 22:24, 28 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Indian Rebellion of 1857

Thanks for your comment (and your edit). The article does need a bit of a clean-up! --RegentsPark (talk) 23:28, 28 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Vandal patrol

Thanks for helping out on vandal patrol. I thought you might like to take a look at WP:WARN for some helpful templates you can use when alerting users about vandalism. Ronnotel (talk) 22:58, 4 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Comments

Rocky, I appreciate your input at Indian Rebellion of 1857. However, given the charged nature of the discussion, I urge you to focus on content, not the commentator. In particular, your point about the predominance of the English language is well-taken, but I consider it unlikely to reduce tensions in this situation. Ronnotel (talk) 13:20, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Mia Sara9.jpg

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[edit] Image copyright problem with Image:Malia nightlife.jpg

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[edit] London Meetups - Sunday May 11th

We're hoping to have regular meetups in London. The next one is on May 11th Wikipedia:Meetup/London 9. Another Sunday lunch in Holborn. Come along! -- Harry Wood (talk) 15:18, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

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

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[edit] Special:Contributions/RedHeffer

Hi I notice you reverted some of this users edits. All of their edits back to September 2007 have been vandalism but crazily admins are refusing to block- I'd appreciate your comments on this here. Thanks Gustav von Humpelschmumpel (talk) 13:40, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Bromley et al

Hi. I notice that you're seeking some assistance with the Bromley article. You've requested assistance at the Reliable Sources noticeboard, which is the correct place to ask questions about what is or is not a reliable source. However, two hours later, you've filed a request for arbitration on the matter. While you are certainly free to do so, I would strongly recommend that you withdraw the request, for several reasons.

First, Arbcom is intended to be the last step in dispute resolution. The first step is engaging in discussion with the parties in the dispute. I note that you've left messages with the other user on their talk page, but you have not notified them of the Reliable Sources noticeboard post or the Administrator's Noticeboard post. If discussion fails, then asking for outside opinions - as you have done at the RSN - is the next step. Failing that, Mediation is available. If all else fails, then and only then is an arbitration case warranted. Since many of these steps haven't been taken, it is likely that your request for arbitration will be declined.

Second, it's only been a couple of hours - given that the other editor has not edited in over 24 hours, surely there is no urgency in getting outside input on this matter, is there? Wikipedia has no deadline; There is no purpose served in applying undue haste to the question. I'd recommend you give the RSN some time to discuss the matter and provide clarification, and then go from there.

I hope this helps. Please feel free to ping me if there is anything I can do to be of assistance. Best, UltraExactZZ ^Claims ~ Evidence 12:50, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

I appreciate that - thank you. I'll see if I can't stir up some eyes to have a look at this issue for you, and maybe we can resolve it. Best, UltraExactZZ ^Claims ~ Evidence 12:58, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Darren M Jackson

please calm down a bit, I take it you must be new, and we do want your input on wikipedia, but be clear what do first it no good just spouting rules, due to fact that you dont fully understand them yet.

What ? whats being new got to do with anything, (not that i am) wikipedia doesn`t detract whatever any users joining date. My understanding is fine thank you.--Rockybiggs (talk) 15:31, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Comment

I think we have got off on the wrong foot, may I try now to clear a few things up, the source added on the DMJ page is a reliable source and I and most editors except RHS journel as a RS, also you have now reverted my edits, may I just say that a editor can blank he/she talk page, this is what I do on a regular basis, i choose not to archive unless important. I hope you execpt my explaination and that we can now work together for the good of wikipedia and the Bromley page which we both have an interest in, I am will ask nicely if you will not revert when I have blank the page Thanks again.--Diamonddannyboy (talk) 10:14, 26 May 2008 (UTC)