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Click here for the user thanks log A cup of coffee for you! Thanks a lot for answering my question on Help Desk Abhijeet Safai (talk) 08:59, 14 September 2017 (UTC)[reply] You're welcome. Lourdes 09:49, 14 September 2017 (UTC)[reply] A barnstar for you! The Original Barnstar For taking the time to rewrite and source an article at AfD, instead of just giving an opinion. E.M.Gregory (talk) 15:00, 12 September 2017 (UTC)[reply] Thanks E.M.Gregory. Love it. Lourdes 15:19, 12 September 2017 (UTC)[reply] A barnstar for you! The Technical Barnstar 24/ Tech. Support Ha! Thanks a lot! ...Now.... I can get back to my page-blanking rampage...  :) — fortunavelut luna 15:25, 1 August 2017 (UTC)[reply] Not if I can help it... -- There'sNoTime (to explain) 15:27, 1 August 2017 (UTC)[reply] You guys :D Thanks FIM Lourdes 15:48, 1 August 2017 (UTC)[reply] A cup of coffee for you! Thanks for making a proposal about Wikipedia:Non-admin closure. It is unusual to see a fairly new user like you take such an interest in policy, and I appreciate your enthusiasm and patience for Wikipedia's administrative process. Blue Rasberry (talk) 19:58, 22 November 2016 (UTC)[reply] Thank you Bluerasberry. Welcome to my talk page and I love the blue in your signature, both figuratively and literally. I actually don't take a lot of interest in changing policy and guidelines, but just in learning them. This was just a result of realizing that while so many non-admins, including me, use this while closing Afds, it remains but an essay. Whether it becomes a guideline/policy or not, I'm glad you found my contribution notice worthy :) Cheers to that and a penny for you for dropping in :) See you around. Lourdes 02:33, 23 November 2016 (UTC)[reply] A cupcake for you! Your calm and reasonable demeanor, as evidenced on this talk page and in other areas, is an asset to Wikipedia, and is appreciated. North America1000 16:13, 29 October 2016 (UTC)[reply] Northamerica1000 I am honored by the recognition. Thank you. You're one of the admins who I admire for their diligent contributions. So it's a bonus getting this from you. Thanks once more. Lourdes 09:27, 30 October 2016 (UTC)[reply] Thank you! Thank you for helping me. I love your attitude to new editors.Vroy0001 (talk) 01:38, 28 October 2016 (UTC)[reply] You're welcome. Lourdes 04:13, 28 October 2016 (UTC)[reply] Precious helpful insight with a pun Thank you for quality articles such as Port Phillip v Van Diemen's Land, 1851, Rahul Thakkar and William Walker (Australian cricketer), for your activity at the help desk and promoting its idea, for notifying users of unconstructive editing, for insight with a pun, - Lourdes, you are an awesome Wikipedian! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 11:39, 3 July 2016 (UTC)[reply] Thank you Gerda. This is unexpected. It's very sweet of you. Thank you. Lourdes 16:50, 3 July 2016 (UTC)[reply] Ayrton Senna He drove cars, didn't he? Think I've heard of him. :-) (I'm not much of a sports person - I'm doing well to recognize that there's a difference between Formula 1, NASCAR, and local highway driving.) Congratulations - I haven't managed any featured content yet. Something for me to aspire to, one of these days... Keep up the good work, and happy editing! --Ser Amantio di NicolaoChe dicono a Signa?Lo dicono a Signa. 13:06, 1 September 2016 (UTC)[reply] Thank you for your sweet words. Will see you around. Lourdes 14:31, 1 September 2016 (UTC)[reply] Featured list Many congratulations. You are clearly an exceptionally skillful and hardworking editor and a very courteous and fair-minded individual. Well done. Johnlp (talk) 20:34, 1 September 2016 (UTC)[reply] Thanks a lot Johnlp, I've learnt with considerable help from editors like you, that's why a handful are on my thoughts (including you) when I achieve something here. Thanks. Lourdes 00:51, 2 September 2016 (UTC)[reply] The Crow Award! Crow Award Crow has given you The Official Crow Award! I was perusing the current RFA, reading all the supports and opposes, and your participation struck me as impressive: even though you were (at the time) opposing, you still defended the candidate from other opposes that seemed unfair or grounded in incorrect assumptions. To me that shows integrity, so I just wanted to tip my proverbial hat! CrowCaw 18:27, 31 August 2016 (UTC)[reply] Crow, that is very sweet of you. And that is such a uniquely designed award. I've seen it for the first time. Thank you. I think I'll have to have many years of consistent behavior under my belt to qualify on integrity. I also think part of the reason I changed my oppose was because of the manner in which the other opposers were criticizing Vandamonde's editorial contributions. But that's a discussion for another day. Today, it's the Crow award. Yay! And thanks again! A drink on me when you're around next. Lourdes 01:43, 1 September 2016 (UTC)[reply] A barnstar for you! The Original Barnstar Thanks for your help on the help desk, Xander. Julie Hamill (talk) 12:48, 20 June 2016 (UTC)[reply] Thank you Julie Hamill. Do remember that the article can be deleted if editors do not consider your biography notable. Thanks. Lourdes (talk) 13:16, 20 June 2016 (UTC)[reply] Thank you Thank you for explaining the reason that my edit was deleted. I missed the closing by 8 minutes! Not a problem at all. One more comment on the Rfa would not have made a difference. How courteous you are! I'm coming back with a barnstar-especially if there is one for graciousness. The Very Best of Regards, Barbara (WVS) (talk) 10:23, 17 June 2016 (UTC)[reply] You're welcome. Lourdes (talk) 10:25, 17 June 2016 (UTC)[reply] A cup of tea for you! You handled your situation pretty well. Like real life, there are always good people and bad people here. Thanks for your article creations! sst✈(discuss) 10:55, 10 December 2015 (UTC)[reply] Thank you SSTflyer. I will enjoy the tea. Lourdes (talk) 12:58, 10 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

i have added categories of the convicted rapist and criminal. Please go through media reports here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y21WG6u8d0 - I am cleaning up the article and correcting original research. Please mind your words dont imagine non sense assume good faith.

Bumbravathi (talk) 17:05, 26 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Hello. Youtube is unreliable as a source. And your edits are removing cited material and adding uncited controversial material to the article. I've reverted your current edit as vandalism. You may get blocked if you continue this editing behavior. Come to the talk page of the article and discuss any controversial change. If you need help in understanding how to edit BLPs on Wikipedia, feel free to ask me. Warmly, Lourdes 17:47, 26 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

	The Original Barnstar
	For taking the time to rewrite and source an article at AfD, instead of just giving an opinion. E.M.Gregory (talk) 15:00, 12 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

• Thanks E.M.Gregory. Love it. Lourdes 15:19, 12 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks a lot for answering my question on Help Desk Abhijeet Safai (talk) 08:59, 14 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

You're welcome. Lourdes 09:49, 14 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Many thanks for guiding me to Wikipedia: Manual of Style/Text formatting at Wikipedia: Help desk. In all my years of editing Wikipedia, I am still learning things. Vorbee (talk) 15:59, 15 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Vorbee, welcome anytime. Cheers. Lourdes 01:36, 16 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

		The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
		Thank you very much for fixing one of my awards on my user page. For that kind act, you get this barnstar! Futurist110 (talk) 03:10, 18 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you Futurist110. You're always welcome. Lourdes 03:11, 18 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Lourdes, thank you for your comments at my RfA. Your support is much appreciated! ansh666 21:01, 22 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

You're welcome Ansh666. And congratulations. Well done. Lourdes 21:52, 22 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Hey, replying here since it's not really about the article, but just wanted to say thanks for the considered and thoughtful reply. It doesn't change my view of this particular case but I understand your reasoning. I re-nominated this one having found it in my history, and wanted to re-test consensus since the original AfD had not been very decisive. Frickeg (talk) 13:29, 25 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Frickeg and thanks for the gracious note. Cheers. Lourdes 02:37, 26 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

It's also worth noting that Middayexpress had a significant impact on the first AfD, and is now topic banned. That's not a reason for deleting the article, but I'd say it is a good reason to re-run the AfD (CC Frickeg). Cordless Larry (talk) 07:00, 26 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Oh. I did not know that the user was topic-banned. That's a fresh perspective I did not have. Thanks. Lourdes 07:03, 26 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Also Cordless Larry, any particular reason why you've not run for an Rfa till date? Thanks. Lourdes 07:11, 26 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I'm not sure that I have enough experience with administrative tasks such as closing discussions to run for admin, Lourdes, and neither am I really sure what I would do with the tools if I was made one. Cordless Larry (talk) 16:21, 26 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the reply Cordless Larry. I see you quite active in Afds and you have commensurate experience in CSDs too. Your expertise could assist in these areas, if you had access to admin tools. Why don't you consider this (if not now, in the future)? Thanks. Lourdes 03:08, 27 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, Lourdes. I've previously told some others that I will consider it, so I will give it some proper thought. No promises, though! Cordless Larry (talk) 07:43, 28 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, this has been renominated just 3 weeks after the previous AFD you closed as keep. Its the same nominator, thanks Atlantic306 (talk) 17:41, 27 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, Atlantic306, somewhat disruptive. I'll mention this in the Afd. Lourdes 09:56, 28 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Thankyou for your help, greatly appreciated Atlantic306 (talk) 13:05, 28 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

	The Original Barnstar
	Trantunghdvn85pnhd (talk) 07:43, 28 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I'm taking this off the Help Desk, because it's not really pertinent, and because if Tarook97 reads it there it's not really going to help matters, but (in reply to this):

One might hope so, but they've _already_ continued the mistake, as mentioned. It was very nearly the first thing they did upon their block running out - which is itself only their fourth block because a 6RR and a series of reverts just short of 3RR were allowed to pass without a block.

I was rather disappointed that the last AN:EW report didn't result in action, which might perhaps have finally driven the message home. It's not so much assuming good faith as hopeless optimism to suppose that anything will change now. Furthermore, if it did, would they become an asset? Their edits are, bluntly, generally not very useful. (This recent stuff at Arabs looks like good writing until one realises it's just copied off other Wikipedia pages, although I guess that's a step forward of a kind). Pinkbeast (talk) 04:55, 10 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I know what you're saying. I appreciate your positive outlook ("step forward") :) When I was a fresh editor here, I too made quite a few mistakes. Let's hope Tarook improves. My suggestion would be to try and help him again (and of course, if he doesn't change, then you can report him again). Good to see you drop in here. Hope you're well. Warmly. Lourdes 05:00, 10 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

For your RfA comments. I hope we get to work together in the future! Ed [talk] [majestic titan] 03:23, 17 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the lovely biscuit Ed :) I hope so too. Warmly. Lourdes 03:25, 17 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Dear User:Lourdes Please guide me on how to update content on the following page , and why it is getting deleted everytime before i can publish updated content requesting your help to take things ahead ,if you want the content please provide your email id i will provide what is to be updated revert awaited User:Abhinavpoonia

Hello Abhinavpoonia, while you can always email me by using this link, I would recommend that you please also read WP:COI and WP:Paid editing before you edit any article related to your organization. Thanks. Lourdes 09:39, 17 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Dear User:Lourdes the wikipedia page for wwics group of companies existed for more than 1.5 years, we have kept a strong watch on not to face any plagiarism hence provided it with unique content, also a false claim has been placed that the information is being taken from the website, considering today's trends nobody will like to face a penalty from google for repeated lookalike content.but i still dont understand how come this happened why a deletion request was raised Regards User:Abhinavpoonia —Preceding undated comment added 10:09, 17 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

You should read WP:ORG, which gives details on the criteria your organization needs to meet to claim inclusion at Wikipedia. Thanks. Lourdes 14:47, 21 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Lourdes,

Thanks for your reply about the page I reported .. I am leaning towards keep (I dont think I have any influence ) but after your research there is evidence of great achievements. Sadly they were amiss.

If the page is kept and you would like help with sourcing citations etc I am happy assist you. I got laid off and I'm happy for something constructive to do in between job searching.

Best,

PiFunk

Hi PiFunk, sorry to know about your getting laid off. It would be good to collaborate with you on the article. I would suggest that you should read up on a few things before you start editing significantly here. Read WP:PILLARS, WP:EDITING and WP:REFB (and also the policies/guidelines cited within; you can skip the essays that are cited in some of these). Let's start work on the article after the Afd concludes. Warmly. Lourdes 05:11, 30 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Lourdes. I received a message from you that my edit of the Orange High School page was undone as it "did not appear constructive". However, my edit was reverting the vandalism, in this case the motto being changed to "Kill the Jews", the house names to "Hitler, Did, Nothing and Wrong", and one of the notable alumni being changed to Hillary Clinton. Reverting this seemed fairly constructive to me, and then when I go to the page it says its been reverted back to my edit anyway?

Was just a little confused as to what was going on. Thanks for your time. 0003c9fe (talk) 09:46, 9 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Hello 0003c9fe. Your edit on the page is perfectly fine. Post your edit, an IP vandalized the page again. I reverted the page to your version, and instead of leaving a note on the IP's talk page, mistakenly left a note on your talk page; then I immediately undid my edit to your talk page, and left the relevant note on the IP's talk page. Sorry for the confusion; my bad. And thanks for the effort in reverting vandalism. Warmly, Lourdes 10:23, 9 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, I had already prodded that article. Is there a specific reason why you disregarded that? Jarkeld (talk) 11:45, 9 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Oh no. I think what happened was that when I opened up the Twinkle form and was filling it up, I took around four minutes to check some new sources I had found. In the meanwhile, you had prodded it. Just a simple edit conflict. Do suggest how should we proceed here? Should I undo my Afd or are you okay with the Afd proceeding? Much apologies for the edit conflict; not intended. Warmly, Lourdes 11:48, 9 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

It's "lood om oud ijzer" between PROD or AFD (but afd is the more direct way). I'll file my comments at the Afd. No worries. Jarkeld (talk) 11:55, 9 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

oud ijzer is het. Thanks and look forward to your comments. Lourdes 11:58, 9 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Just a note that I wasn't really criticizing you in my comment. Was only annotating where I got a good chuckle out of an otherwise longish humorless day. GMG^talk 13:34, 10 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Hi GreenMeansGo :D Good to know that. I was waylaid by your edit summary of "Unhelpful comment". Nice to see you around. Cheers, Lourdes 14:05, 10 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, Lourdes - thank you for taking the time to edit & source Milyang No clan. Spirit of criticism is a prolific editor of clan categories and articles, and after a quick review of the work, it appears some guidance may be needed regarding WP:RS and WP:V. I know it's a bit much to ask of you, but would you take a look at them and help Spirit of criticism get them properly sourced and written? I would do it myself but I only speak English and a bit of ranch Spanish. 🤠 The only symbols I know come on branding irons. 𐂌 🐮 Thank you for all you do to make WP a quality encyclopedia! Happy editing. ^{Atsme📞📧} 14:40, 11 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Atsme hi!!! Unfortunately, I too have no grasp of the Korean language/culture or anything close to it. I just did some extra work on the article and was fortunate to get some material. While I'll take a look at Spirit's contributions, I'm not sure I'll be much help (if knowing the Korean language or culture could have provided an advantage)... Thanks for your gracious withdrawal of the Afd nomination. Cheers, Lourdes 15:02, 11 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Saw this at Help Desk and have installed it. I have always wanted this to save manual searching. (I didn't even know about the linksto in Search - I believe WMF is planning to add a menu with these options to Search sometime). Thanks for the script. One suggestion, what do you think about shortening the name so it fits on one line in the Tool box like everything else (at least all the ones I currently have). MB 15:49, 27 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Hi MB, how you doing! And sure, why not; suggest some good shorter name. I kept "What doesn't link here" as a direct play on the title "What links here". I also thought about "What links here (Not!)", but thought it would seem to borat'ish. Anyway, suggest away. Warmly, Lourdes 15:53, 27 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Well if it were positioned right under "What Links Here", it could just be "And Doesn't" - but I don't think that is possible. I don't have a suggestion for anything I really like. Maybe "What doesn't link" or "Possible Backlinks". MB 16:51, 27 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

"Possible backlinks" actually sounds good. Let me also give it a thought overnight and try to come up with some alternatives. Thanks, Lourdes 16:57, 27 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

MB, I've changed the name to "Possible backlinks". You'll have to delete the old script and reinstall the new script as described at User:Lourdes/Backlinks. Thanks for the quick feedback. Warmly, Lourdes 02:44, 28 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

You are invited to join the discussion at Talk:List of members of the Lok Sabha (1952–present)#Split proposal. jd22292 (Jalen D. Folf) (talk • contribs) 22:41, 29 November 2017 (UTC)Template:Z48[reply]

Sure Jd22292. Have left my comments. Thanks, Lourdes 02:06, 30 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I suggest to nominate Van Diemen's Land v Port Phillip, 1851 for TFA for 11 February which is possible now. Do you and Sarastro1 agree? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:09, 13 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Gerda, how have you been doing? All well at your end I hope. It's been long since I chatted up with you. TFA for 11 February sounds great. I thought you had already nominated the same? Do correct me if I'm wrong. Warmly, Lourdes 08:16, 13 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Lourdes, thank you, - yes it was pending, but I forgot when they introduced that I have to ask before nominating someone else. I am mostly fine, no health problems right now, - just the thought that I abuse thank-you-clicks is disturbing (I use them A LOT, to express fast support with an edit I like), but I have my ignore button to get over it. How are you? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:30, 13 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Oh I am sure Sarastro also will agree. I am doing very well Gerda. It's always sweet to have you drop by. Lourdes 08:42, 13 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I nominated, you are welcome to support, and needed to shorten the blurb ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:39, 13 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks Gerda, I've tried to tighten the blurb too. <3 Lourdes 16:45, 13 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Definitely OK with me. Sarastro (talk) 21:42, 13 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry for my edit,,, Lord Butthead i mean Lourdes — Preceding unsigned comment added by 178.252.127.219 (talk) 03:44, 19 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Well, your attempts at calling me names apart, it's good you stopped vandalizing after one attempt; continuing such behavior will result in an eventual block. If you need help in understand how to edit productively on Wikipedia, do ask. Lourdes 14:29, 19 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

	Happy Holidays
	Wishing you a happy holiday season! Times flies and 2018 is around the corner. Thank you for your contributions. ~ K.e.coffman (talk) 02:19, 21 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

• Hi K.e.coffman, that's so nice of you to remember to wish me. ❤️ and wishes for a lovely time during these holidays. Have a great time, Lourdes 04:36, 21 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

	Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year 2018!
	Thank you for all the hard work and effort you put into Wikipedia. God bless! Onel5969 TT me 02:42, 22 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Oh my these are wonderful wishes. Thank you so much for remembering. A very merry Christmas and a beautiful new year to you too. ❤️ Lourdes 06:21, 22 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

• Davey2010, Merry Christmas to you and your family too. Hope you have a beautiful and peaceful new year!!! ❤️ and wishes to all, Lourdes 17:10, 23 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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