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Hello. In case you didn't know, when you add content to talk pages and Wikipedia pages that have open discussion, you must sign your posts by typing four tildes ( ~~~~ ) at the end of your comment. You may also click on the signature button located above the edit window. This will automatically insert a signature with your username or IP address and the time you posted the comment. This information is useful because other editors will be able to tell who said what, and when. Thank you. --SineBot (talk) 22:06, 9 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry, there is simply no chance that a bot to correct these spellings would ever be approved. Such a request would be like many others that are routinely refused, because a bot would be unable to examine the context and tell which word is appropriate. It would damage nearly as many articles as it would fix.

Thanks for the suggestions about Google search for misspellings, but they did not seem to improve the search, and even so the results are as much as 10 days old, while the results from the Wikipedia special search page are only a day or two old, and are much more useful. Happy editing! Chris the speller (talk) 09:03, 7 March 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Hi there, I noticed you changed 'internment' to 'interment' in the case of Cosgrove, which is probably the American spelling (my spelling corrector does not fault it), but here in Europe (Ireland) we spell it 'internment'. Without faulting, I just need to clarify with you first, before I revert to the appropriate local 'lingo'. Is 'internment' officially outdated? Greetings Osioni (talk) 15:19, 15 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, Osioni. I am so very sorry about the changes I made at WP:William Cosgrove. Yes, of course you may revert my good-faith edits. Please know I am truly sorry. I signed the Edit Summary "With Honour and Respect". Note I spelled 'Honour' correctly. You have my permission to revert any of my edits without notification to me. You need this latitude because I changed internment to interment in many Articles. I wish I could answer your question about the official use of internment for both burial and confinement/imprisionment. Is there someone you can ask because at WP, interment Redirects to Burial. The sensible thing for me to do is defer to you and await your response, and I shall do precisely that. Meanwhile, I am very concerned about my Edit History. Please accept my sincerest apologies. Respectfully, Tiyang (talk) 04:03, 16 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Hi again Tiyang. Don't worry too much about your edits. Just go ahead and have a nice easy time editing. If they are not ok others will put them right, though be aware, not all are as polite as you are. Have a happy day! Osioni (talk) 07:11, 16 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Need help with my user page

I tried to identify myself as an American and failed miserably. I did not want a flag because all the available Templates with an American Flag would identify me as an editor whose interest is the United States. I edit in any country where I see something to fix. I do not know how to delete the mess I made. Sorry. Respectfully, Tiyang (talk) 21:27, 14 March 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Okay. Replace the content you wish to replace with {{User interest United States|8}}. That should work. —GFOLEY FOUR— 21:32, 14 March 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, I'm not sure if this is the book, but I will take a look. The book I am after features more than one fish, as well as an electric eel who powers the lights set into roads. Thankssk very much for your help! Totorotroll (talk) 07:08, 16 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Are there Wikipedia rules for Rate this Page? If so, where are they hidden? I would like to rate WP:Patriot Guard Riders. I am asking for help from an Administrator because I am a Patriot Guard Rider and would like to be absolutely certain it is not a Conflict of Interest. Logic would indicate it IS a Conflict of Interest. I am certain an experienced Editor could answer my question. I prefer a response from an Administrator and I hope you understand. Earlier, I posted a similar question at the Discussion/Talk page for WP:Patriot Guard Riders. No response last time I checked. Thank you for your time. Respectfully, Tiyang (talk) 16:17, 29 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

For the purposes of organization, I have changed the template to {{helpme}}. Any experienced editor will do, it doesn't need to be an administrator. — Waterfox ^~talk~ 18:29, 29 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you. Respectfully, Tiyang (talk) 18:44, 29 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

After reviewing your inquiry, it has appeared to me that this is most definitely not a conflict of interest. By using the Rate this page feature, you're showing your appreciation (or lack thereof) for the content of the article, not the subject. — Waterfox ^~talk~ 19:39, 29 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

(edit conflict) If you are referring to the "Rate this Page" box that was enabled on Patriot Guard Riders, then no, there are no rules for its use. As far as I know, this feature mainly serves to allow the Foundation to collect statistics about article quality. So you can rate it if you like. Regards SoWhy 19:41, 29 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you both very, very much. Waterfox, I especially appreciate you taking time to reflect and review, and provide a very definite answer. It seemed prudent to request a response from an Administrator. Thank you, again. SoWhy, thank you for your information about the "Rate this Page" box. I have seen it frequently in the last day or so. An InfoBox or something about its purpose and use might be helpful to new, and not so new, Editors. Please think about it. Thank you, again. Thank you both for all you do; it is appreciated. Very Respectfully, Tiyang (talk) 20:34, 29 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Welcome to the rolling riot that's called Wikipedia. Your most important editing tool is a very slow temper. Glad you've enjoyed your visits to the Minnesota Futurists, and thank you, too, for helping with the PGR. You, too, know the feeling: Never, ever, again, will a brother or sister at arms go unwelcomed or alone. htom (talk) 01:47, 11 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, again, htom. Your advice about a very slow temper came in handy yesterday when I was considering editing an article about various dialects in Pennsylvania. How could you have the insight to give that advice to me today? Most of what I was reading had been identified as OR by other Editors. I left quietly because I did not see any possibility of improving the article at that time. God bless our troops, and GBU. Respectfully, Tiyang (talk) 03:17, 11 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

It's advice I give all newbies, it's always appropriate (and frequently ignored!) Women have called me an incorrigible, an irrepressible, an insane, ... the list of adjectives is very long ... flirt since I first noticed the differences. My wife has abandoned her attempts to restrain me, beyond a whispered "Try to restrain yourself!" at public gatherings; she knows I mean it as a shared pleasure. I've had bad dates that seemed to last longer than our thirty-eight years, so far. htom (talk) 12:57, 12 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for your message, however I don't understand what the problem is. I presume you are referring to File:Exchangeclock.JPG at Railway time? Further information is at The Exchange, Bristol. I put the image into the public domain so it can be used in any other articles (eg Time zone) as you see fit.— Rod ^talk 09:51, 12 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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No need to apologise; it wouldn't have happened if I'd been paying attention in the first place. Thanks for looking more carefully than I did! I've moved the article and corrected the spelling at National Register of Historic Places listings in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Nyttend (talk) 20:54, 30 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you very much. The apology was necessary because I changed the meaning somewhat. Respectfully, Tiyang (talk) 21:00, 30 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]

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JamesBWatson (talk) 13:25, 4 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Tiyang,

You don't need to sign your name using "~~~~" in the Edit Summary of your edits. The "~~~~" won't get converted into your username in the edit summaries and your username is already linked to the edit, so there is no need to sign your edit summaries. :)

Thanks for all the great work you've done on Wikipedia so far. I hope to see you make more awesome contributions in the future.

Kind regards, Matt (talk) 22:42, 5 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you Matt. Awesome contributions? What a nice thing to say about my Minor Edits! Someone else reminded me recently not to sign my edit summaries in articles. This concerns me as I am here to make Wikipedia better, not worse. I will work on this (just so I don't forget to sign at Talk Pages), right? Thank you again. Respectfully, Tiyang (talk) 00:14, 6 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

"I just read the comment you made at the Administrators' Noticeboard regarding this user. I followed the link to the post he made: "Have you thought about synchronised drowning?" I remember reading those very same words quite a while ago; it may have been about the time of the Olympics in London. Also, it may have been in an article about the Summer Olympics. Is there a way to check histories for "synchronised drowning"? Or can a bot be programmed to do the search? I do not expect a response from you. Just wanted to bring this to your attention as the post may have been made by the same user. Thank you for all the good work you do. Respectfully, Tiyang (talk) 07:18, 16 April 2013 (UTC)""[reply]

There are 4,600 Google hits for the term, none of which were made by me. Thank you for your interest. Brocach (talk) 21:34, 16 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Women in Astronomy and Space Sciences Edit-a-thon - Tucson, AZ - You are invited!

Sally Ride was the first American woman in space and a champion of girls and women everywhere. Ride would have turned 62 on May 26th had the world not lost her to pancreatic cancer last July. To honor her enduring legacy, Arizonans and all attendees of SpaceFest are invited to gather on her birthday to edit and create Wikipedia entries on notable women in astronomy and the space sciences. Register to attend or sign up to participate remotely - visit this page to do either. Girona7 (talk) 18:43, 12 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Regrets. Respectfully, Tiyang (talk) 10:58, 24 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I saw your November 8, 2011 edit on the talk page of PGR, and posted this after removing "chartered". Not sure why nobody took action previously. Regards, AzureCitizen (talk) 13:57, 15 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you very much, AzureCitizen! Be safe. GBU. Respectfully, Tiyang (talk) 07:59, 16 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for your clean-ups at Messer. Good job! -- Ssilvers (talk) 13:58, 16 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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I put it on your page. Delete it if you change your mind. No worries on your editing my talk page. Malke 2010 (talk) 13:55, 20 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you very much. You are so kind and thoughtful. Respectfully, Tiyang (talk) 16:19, 20 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for the birthday cake. It's beautiful. You are so thoughtful and nice. Thank you! Respectfully, Tiyang (talk) 09:20, 9 July 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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Thank you so much for your comments. I'm so glad someone noticed. What dragged you over to me in the first place? SonofSetanta (talk) 13:11, 1 September 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I was feeling sorry for myself because my wrists hurt (I wear wrist braces). I considered adding myself to the Category, Disabled Wikipedians. Then I looked at the Wikipedians who have the category on their User page, plus their many contributions. I felt ashamed to have ever considered it. I left the message for you because how else could you know? I hope you have a good day, and thank you for your many contributions. Very respectfully, Tiyang (talk) 07:30, 3 September 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Why feel ashamed about it? There's nothing to feel ashamed about. Many of us have disabilities and manage to function pretty well. Keep the old head up and enjoy yourself. SonofSetanta (talk) 09:21, 3 September 2013 (UTC)[reply]

What I meant was my disability is so minor. You don't just function pretty well; you function very, very well. Like your last sentence. Respectfully, Tiyang (talk) 09:43, 3 September 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I have my good days and bad days. I wasn't born with a disability. I got mine through trauma in the military. I think it helps in that there's the yardstick of being able to strive to do what one used to be able to do although my functionality is savagely reduced both physically and mentally. Using Wikipedia actually helps me because it keeps me busy and I've had the education to allow me to participate in a large part of the encyclopedia. SonofSetanta (talk) 09:51, 3 September 2013 (UTC)[reply]

We have much in common. I also am a disabled Veteran (female). I have a traumatic brain injury (tbi) caused by a fall more than 54 years ago (I'm 73). As I get older, more side effects caused by the fall get worse. You express yourself very well, and I especially agree with your comment about using Wikipedia to keep busy. My profession was copy-editing technical and scientific educational material. I should let you get back to improving Wikipedia. I am at UTC-7 so it is after 0400 here. I have been up all night and need some sleep. I hope your day is a good one. Thank you for your service to your country. It is sincerely appreciated. Very respectfully, Tiyang (talk) 11:19, 3 September 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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