Template:Welcomespam
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Welcome
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Usage
To use this template, add {{subst:Welcomespam}} to the user's talk page.
Please refer to the index of test templates before using any template on user talk pages to warn a user. Applying the best template available for your purpose may help reduce confusion from the message you are sending.
Parameters:
- The relevant page: {{subst:Welcomespam|Article}}
- Your name: {{subst:Welcomespam|Article|Username}}
See Wikipedia:Welcome templates for alternative welcome templates.