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Hello, Deon, 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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Here is my reply to the question you asked on the Wikipedia:Help desk: Just add {{attention}} to the top of the page. Though not a big red box, but a big blue one. If you believe the content is false and not represents a NPOV, {{TotallyDisputed}} might be appropriate. There are also other templates, see the See also section of this page. Henrik 09:04, 15 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I just wanted to tell you that you were right with your assumption of it being his birthday. His user page has a counter with his precise age (to the day), and it states he is 17 yrs., 0 months, and 0 days old. Michael 02:39, 31 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Any time, Deon555... Michael 05:14, 31 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks heaps for the birthday message, much appreciated! Normy132 07:36, 31 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Good grief...this is why I left the project. I used to edit as "Lucky 6.9." I was once an administrator. I had 20,000 edits and six features to my credit and left this project precisely over the attitudes I'm encountering here and asked to be de-adminned to prevent the temptation. I was thinking of perhaps returning; I can see that little has changed here. You would do well to read the no personal attacks section. 71.102.76.166 07:05, 31 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

No problem. You want proof? Check (a) my signature and (b) my contributions. Lucky 6.9 07:23, 31 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

After rereading your comment, I'd like to add (c): I didn't write the stubs. I tagged them as a speedy under the proper criterion since I no longer have administrative rights per my own request. I was tempted to return and thought a little bit of RC patrolling might be a nice way to start. The temptation has gon away, believe me. - Lucky 6.9 07:27, 31 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Deon555, here's a good lesson in AGF: Lucky 6.9's edit counts [1] (over 20,000) and admin resignation [2] (February 2006). I'm sure he'll have some good advice for you. Tyrenius 11:42, 11 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Ummm... I think there is some misunderstanding here. My reading of the contribution history shows that the anon has flagged these articles for deletion, not created them. - Ta bu shi da yu 09:07, 31 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Wow, Deon. I know you genuinely believed the IP/Lucky was up to no good, but I think you should remember, WP:BITE and WP:CIVIL. Some of our best editors are IPs and it's not good to alienate them with such unnecessarily overly aggressive comments. Just my two cents. Sarah Ewart (Talk) 09:27, 31 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Please don't feel bad about it. I think everyone knows that you're very enthusiastic and acting in complete good faith, it's just something to keep in mind in future. Sarah Ewart (Talk) 09:49, 31 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Hey, it's cool :-) I'm actually very grateful that you are so diligent in catching those edits - I never have the time or patience to watch this part of the site! Thanks for the barnstar, btw. - Ta bu shi da yu 13:20, 31 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I see what the problem was. Thanks for your diligence and thanks to some of these other editors for their assistance as well. A lot of those stubs (if you can call them stubs) remain, but here's hoping they'll get cleaned up. See you 'round the Internet. 71.102.76.166 16:04, 31 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I'm going to assume you didn't mean to do this [3] :)--AOL account 01:35, 1 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

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It's OK! As long as it's fictitious! --Zeldamaster3 12:08, 3 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Okee-dokee! --Zeldamaster3 12:10, 3 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

No probs. I do think you're doing very well and I'm glad you decided to stick around. Most people who vote on RfA like to see candidates with a good spread of edits across talk, the mainspace and the WP space, so if you're still hoping to try another RfA down the track, I think it would be good to get established in those areas. And yeah, I agree, you should take the problems with VP as a sign! :) Sarah Ewart (Talk) 16:20, 3 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for volunteering your help as a mediator for the Brighton article. I've replied to your comment on my talk page, including a question. Thought I'd mention it here because there's been other activity on my talk page since, and it won't be obvious in your watchlist. :) – Kieran T ^{(talk | contribs)} 16:23, 4 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

No idea how I am supposed to respond to your message, so I'm posting here.

By all means post me messages, questions etc, and I'll do my best to answer, but not befre 10 August as witness in a criminal trial. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Brightonkid (talk • contribs) 17:30, 4 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Sadly, it looks from the discussion on the mediation page as though the other interested party (or a sock, or just maybe a different, anonymous, user) is unhappy about the fact that in my talk page you (Deon555) gave a personal opinion – despite the fact that you quickly realised this might be inappropriate and struck it out. I think you did the right thing by not erasing it completely, and I'm personally happy for you to continue as mediator; however, I wonder if you'd agree that given this event, it might smooth things somewhat if a different mediator took over? Having said that, the latest outpouring on the Brighton talk page is very difficult to treat as "sincere" and I think this may be slipping from mediation-required to something else. – Kieran T ^{(talk | contribs)} 17:05, 4 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

do you play World of warcraft? if so im giving away free gold in town: Tauranhunter377 lvl: 56 current gold: 456,8388 gold dropped in the last 5 mins: 54,000 or soo (can't remember) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Deon204 (talk • contribs)

Sorry, I don't play World of Warcraft (oops.. i nearly said WoWnope didn't even say it that time :P --03:33, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

Hey Deon, thought you might be interested in WP:AUS. Sarah Ewart (Talk) 11:39, 5 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I have recently opened your request for mediation earlier today. If you will please explain the situation in more detail, eiter on my talk page, or my email, I hope we can solve this situation quickly. WikieZach| talk 15:27, 5 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

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Thanks for the help. I'm new at this, but trying to be a good Wikipedian.— Preceding unsigned comment added by THINMAN (talk • contribs)

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I believe in Wikipedia, and Deon 555 has helped me write my first real page (big assist from Brat32 also) So thanks for making it not scary and flamey like message boards can so often be. THINMAN 06:24, 6 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I'm sorry but it was still a candidate for speedy deletion. As I pointed out on the talk page, you have to say more than someone was born. I've since expanded on it myself to save it from deletion. Sarah Ewart (Talk) 06:50, 6 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Nice one, Deon. I just did a couple of minor things like disambiged "Thornbury" and added a "see also" section. When you link to most Australian suburbs, you need to write it like this [[Thornbury, Victoria|Thornbury]] otherwise the link will go to either a disambig page or to a different place of the same name (often in the US or the UK). You don't need to do this with capital cities, though. Also, on the subject of Australian projects, there's also this one: Wikipedia:WikiProject Melbourne. Cheers, Sarah Ewart (Talk) 07:49, 6 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Hey Deon, just noticed your article pop up on my watchlist. It looks great with the image, infobox and notes! Nice work mate. Sarah Ewart (Talk) 01:18, 7 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

no it's correct you are wrong — Preceding unsigned comment added by Numcrun (talk • contribs)

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Thanks for the info re e-mail. I have already confirmed my e-mail address the other day ... but since I assumed I would only be using it for confirms and the like, I supplied my regular e-mail address which has my full "real name" in it. Since I might not want to share that with all those who might Wikipedia-mail me, I will open a new Hotmail account based on my username here before I send any e-mails. Thanks again for the quick feedback. Newyorkbrad 03:19, 8 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

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Hi Deon555! Thank you for taking part in my RfA! Unfortunately, it ended with a final result of (62/23/7), and with only 73% support, no consensus was achieved. Nevertheless, I'd like to thank you again for your support and better luck to me next time! It has also been a pleasure helping you. :)  G.He 01:45, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Ha ha! No worries. I thought a few days ago you deserved one for your RC work and dealing with the newbies and vandals, but I was a bit slow getting around to it. :) Sarah Ewart (Talk) 07:28, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

No, I didn't know about the bot, but that sounds like a great project. Let me know how it goes! Sarah Ewart (Talk) 08:54, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Well since my python skills are umm how can i put this.. non-existent? Eagle_101, me and a few other wikipedians have turned it into a Wikiproject :) Wikipedia:WikiProject_AfD_closing. --Deon555|talk|e|Review Me! :D 12:10, 10 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

That looks great. I signed up for it. Hey Deon, do you mind if I make a suggestion about your signature? I reckon the "talk" part of it should go straight to your talk page. I use pop-ups myself and go straight to talk pages when I want to message someone, so it doesn't actually bother me. But I think for people without pop-ups it might be a bit annoying going to that contact page each time. Also, from the contact page, the only option for leaving you a talk page comment is the link which opens up a new comment window. If someone is wanting to add to a current section or just read your page, it could get really annoying. Specially if they're having a back-and-forth conversation with you. Just a thought.

Also, are you be interested in going to a Wikimedia function in Melbourne? Angela Beesley has offered Melbourne people free tickets to go to a function that she is speaking at on the evening of August 31. She will be talking about "Future Directions for Free Content." It's at the The Churchill Club and tickets normally cost $66. I'll probably be working that night, so I don't think I'll be able to go, but I just thought I'd let you know. Sarah Ewart (Talk) 12:55, 10 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

P.S. You should make a barnstar section on your user page and move your barnstar over there! Sarah Ewart (Talk) 12:57, 10 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

P.P.S. Congrats on reaching 1000 edits. The first 1000 are the hardest, I think. Sarah Ewart (Talk) 12:59, 10 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Done :) --Deon555|talk|e|Review Me! :D 00:11, 11 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

PS :P, I dun no about the whole melbourne function, im *under 18* and would feel a little awkward :/ --Deon555|talk|e|Review Me! :D 00:11, 11 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Hey my name is Crimson, i made an account with wiki and i'm still not use to the way this works also i was wondering if you could show me some tricks on how to make bots, it would be quite helpful to me =P also; seeing that you enjoy the computer life would you happen to have a myspace account? Mine is myspace.com/dhamphir well i'm pretty sure this was a weird messge to recieve but i needed the help, ttyl in the blue nowhere.

                                                         Crimson Sadis

for achival purposes, I, Deon555, will put the date etc here, so the bot can understand, and archive properly. --12:10, 10 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Deon, I created the project :) You'll know me on IRC as Zos. SynergeticMaggot 00:49, 11 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Oh ok sorry :) --Deon555|talk|e|Review Me! :D 01:17, 11 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Its ok, no need to be sorry. :) SynergeticMaggot 01:23, 11 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Hey, I think I might know you :) Do you live in Melbourne by any chance? --Deon555|talk|e|Review Me! :D 08:27, 11 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, that's quite likely. Mount Dandenong, Victoria to be specific. You may also know Shan and Cain. If you feel enthusiastic, do add to St. Joseph's College, Melbourne as well :D. See you around. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 09:26, 11 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for nothing. I made major changes to the page overall if you look at the previous revivsion, and was just testing the different pixel sizes for the picture. Think before you revert please. IQ: 132-145 last time i checked (2003)? I think not. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Javsav (talk • contribs) .

Ok, sorry. My Bad.

Javsav 07:37, 13 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

If you know about such things, I would be grateful for a mini tutorial if you have the time. Open proxies can be blocked indefinitely, unlike other IPs, but how do you tell if it is an open proxy? Thanks. Tyrenius 11:29, 11 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I was just archiving some messages on my talk page and realised that I missed your reply about the Melbourne thing. I must have got other new messages at the same time and not noticed yours. Anyway, I had NO idea that you were under 18! I figured you would have been in your early 20s! You seem very mature. Sarah Ewart (Talk) 10:29, 12 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

OMG totally shocked!!! I had no clue at all! Sarah Ewart (Talk) 01:26, 13 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Deon555

I recommend a bare minimum of 3000 edits, preferably 5000. At the moment you still come across as too impatient, which is not a good thing. The longer you wait between RfAs the more the community likes it. Restraint is always valued. Wait 3 months after an RfA. How much difference does such a small amount of time matter really.

Tyrenius 11:43, 12 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Deon,

I saw that you left a lot of messages on my talk page during my RfA. And now, I realize that I even forgot to thank you for the kind words. Thanks buddy. And do keep in touch. — Ambuj Saxena (talk) 12:06, 13 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Deon,

Regarding your question, I am not thinking about RfA in near future (=> not in next two months at least). — Ambuj Saxena (talk) 13:08, 14 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thaaaanks! :D Have a happy nice day! --Steve-o 10:54, 14 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]