User talk:NinaOdell/Archive 1

Please note

I purge all user talk pages from my watchlist. If you want a response, talk to me here. Thanks.Nina Odell 16:53, 30 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Editor review

The strange red link in the editor review section of your talk page might want fixing. And, for what it's worth, if you do have any relation to another editor with a similar first name, I was just trying to ensure that a bit of history is preserved and made available to be easily referenced in the future. Also, I figured going way over the top wouldn't necessarily be taken badly by the individual concerned. If you aren't that other person, then you have no idea what I'm talking about, and kindly ignore this message. Badbilltucker 20:27, 30 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Renaming

Well, if the laws of kamma are applied, then this current instantiation of your whatever-it-is-that-is-perpetuated-through-rebirth should have a very happy life :-)(P.S.If you know a Mark O'Dell of Gaithersburg, MD, married to Beth, working at IBM, tell him his old soccer buddy says, "hi!" :-) ). Best, Larry Rosenfeld (talk) 21:09, 30 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

P.P.S. Hey Nina - I just noticed that you added your new name to the "Inactive" list of participants at Wikipedia:WikiProject Buddhism.(User:Nat_Krause just recently created this inactive list so I was thinking that you might not have realized where you were adding your name.)if this was your intent, please disregard these bytes, of course.Take care, Larry Rosenfeld (talk) 21:24, 30 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Good luck! & Happy New Year! Larry Rosenfeld (talk) 22:09, 30 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

reply to many things

Hi Nina, thanks for your messages both on and off wiki. I'm sorry about the delay in replying, I'm currently away and I don't always check my messages when on holiday. Yes, you can use my talk page as a template for your own. I do wonder about your new name, and I also want to say how touched I am by your dedication to Iris Chang. I've never read her work (though I will), and I wish I had known her. Thanks again. --Kyoko 21:18, 30 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Just don't

What you said to Elara was wrong and not at all right, okay?There's no formal warning for personal attacks, but I can tell you right now to stop insulting Elara and anyone else like that.Just don't ever do it again, and your feeble attempts at covering it "Sorry Elara, feel free to delete this" DO NOT make it in any way a civil message.Read WP:NPA and WP:CIVIL. Dooms Day349 22:54, 30 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

There are NPA warnings {{npa2}} through {{npa4}} - I've gone and used {{npa2}} below. --Kind Regards - Heligoland |Talk |Contribs 23:01, 30 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Very well then; I was too upset to read that chart that shows all the warnings.Thanks anyway, at least now the warning is on record.The more unique one still stands, of course.Dooms Day349 23:02, 30 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

For the record, since it's on my talk page, I wasn't speaking to Elara.Nina Odell 23:08, 30 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

And another thing. Tough tits and toenails if my language offended you or anyone else. It beats the holy hell out snarky, back-biting comments like I saw about Elara. I'll never go back there again, and I wish Wikipedia could delete and salt it. At least it's off Wikipedia. And another thing, I am never, EVER, taking it back.Nina Odell 23:20, 30 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Ummm...I assume you're talking about the first Esperanza MFD?I'd like to point two things out to you right now.One is to please read WP:CIVIL, as yeah, language is considered incivility, and also the "feud" between me and Elara is, for the most part, resolved.Look over her recent talk page if you want proof of that fact.Dooms Day349 23:24, 30 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I have no idea who you are, or what you're talking about.Nina Odell 23:26, 30 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Except for the part about civility.Nina Odell 23:27, 30 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

OK then.Forget it.Forget we've ever spoken; life is easier that way. Dooms Day349 23:29, 30 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Personal attack on Elaragirl

Please see Wikipedia's no personal attacks policy. Comment on content, not on contributors; personal attacks damage the community and deter users. Note that continued personal attacks may lead to blocks for disruption. Please stay cool and keep this in mind while editing. Thank you. --Kind Regards - Heligoland |Talk |Contribs 23:01, 30 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

NinaEliza deletion request on my talkpage

I would also like my user page deleted as well. I think you're asking for deletion of, basically, NinaEliza/everything.Could do, but given the comments above about WP:NPA and WP:CIVIL I'llhave to have a look at NinaE and NinaO edit histories before I do it - thing is, it's a complete nono around here to request deletion to hide evidence of having been, shall we say, unpleasant to people .If I'm not back before 2007 I'm either lost in your edit histories or (more likely) lost in the pub. Happy New Year either way.Tonywalton | Talk 00:18, 31 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I appreciate your concern, Tony, but as Elara has pointed out on her talk page where this blew up (AFTER the username change, I may add), this is a case of a misunderstanding that snowballed.Cheers, ✎ Peter M Dodge ( Talk to Me • Neutrality Project ) 01:44, 31 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Mail

You have. --Elar a girl^Talk|Count 00:30, 31 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Got it:).Nina Odell 01:46, 31 December 2006 (UTC) [reply]

Apology

I humbly apologize for my incivility and disruption on Elaragirl's talk page. She didn't ask me to do it - in fact one person has asked me to do it, and I should have right then. It's important to know that I went against everything I stand for on Wikipedia, and I'm very ashamed of it. Again, I apologize. Nina Odell 02:26, 31 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Hmm

You and the preview button really should get some counselling, m'dear :) ✎ Peter M Dodge ( Talk to Me • Neutrality Project ) 02:31, 31 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

But it's so cold and uncommunicative...Nina Odell 02:35, 31 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Whats up nina?

how have you been? ok?--"P-Machine" 06:42, 31 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

No problem

OK, I'll leave it all "as-is". Problem with "flaring up" round here is that it's stored in all sorts of logs to become embarrassing much later on. I find going and swearing at a tree instead helps :-)Cheers, Tonywalton | Talk 11:24, 31 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Refs

I'm always ready to help :) The tutorial is here: Wikipedia:Footnotes#How_to_use. utcursch | talk 14:53, 31 December 2006 (UTC) [reply]

Shame on you ;-)

Shame on you for stealing bits off my page!Have a nice ~~day~~ new year.--BostonMA ^talk 17:30, 31 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Happy New Year! utcursch | talk 17:39, 31 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Great tips! I'll try to learn :) utcursch | talk 17:43, 31 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I like your tips for the angry new admin as well!--BostonMA ^talk 17:50, 31 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Templates

Thank you for your message. No, I didn't intend it as criticism; rather, as I attempted to show, it's standard practice to have both types of templates on the pages of similar political leaders. I didn't show it to anyone as I've never received any complaints before when inserting analogous templates. Biruitorul 19:44, 31 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

OK, I will consider it. Happy New Year. Biruitorul 20:04, 31 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year NinaOdell!

From: Cocoaguy_contribs^talk 00:00, 1 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

File:NYEBigBall edited.jpg

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Happy new year

Here is one of my favorite images. Happy new year from a drunk pothead who consults the I Ching (no not Ken Kesey). Rever e ndG 00:41, 1 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for your tips & help!

They catapulted me into Wiki World! How do I add a photo to my page? New Years Eve in the Jungles Greetings to you! Ilena 01:33, 1 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, and Happy New Year!

Thank you for your support...
Thank you ever so much, NinaOdell, for your kind words and understanding in my time of need. I deeply appreciate your support, and I hope to be there for you, should you ever need help.

-Hi Nina, thanks for all your wisdom and support. I try not to take responsibility for the actions of others, though I do worry at times about the effects of my own actions. Regarding Esperanza and everything related to it, you're probably aware that I quit the organisation largely because of the emotional impact it was having on me. And yet, I feel compelled to follow its fate as its existence is up for debate... I first joined Esperanza because I clicked on somebody's green "e" and learned of the group's goals. I thought, "Wow, that's a great idea," and signed up. I tried to support other people, and other people have supported me. I think we should all care for one another regardless of labels. Hmm, I think I will have to modify this template to eliminate the Esperanza link. I am sorry about how everything turned out. Oh, and I never did find out about your name change. I'll just leave a couple more messages and then I'm off to a party. I'm not sure what else to say right now, other than thanks again, and I hope you have a Happy New Year! --Kyoko 02:44, 1 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

— Kyok o

How's your general knowledge?

You made a general offer of assistance, which is interesting, because I've been involved with an area of general knowledge, with which I could sure use some help.The Lists of basic topics are coming along, but they still have a long way to go before the set is complete.They need to be proofread by someone other than me (I'm sure I missed a lot of obvious links which should be included).So if you have a spare moment here or there, please drop by that project and dip into any lists which you find interesting.It would sure help a lot. The Transhumanist 14:58, 1 January 2007 (UTC) [reply]

I'm off

NinaOdell is at World peace Gongyo(or World Peace Daimoku) chanting for your eternal happiness. If there are any issues with my edits, please post here and be patient until I return. I will address any issues to the best of my ability. Thank you. Nina Odell 15:58, 1 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Sure

Sure, thanks for letting me know abt your name change. Kris (talk) 18:09, 1 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Gamaliel?

Sorry, no. I don't know him/her. Hopefully Gamaliel got pissed in UK, not US style. Happy New Year. Tonywalton | Talk 00:01, 2 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

New year's day card

Thanks! :-) Khoi khoi 02:10, 2 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I killed it

the bot is no more it rebeled against me lol--"P-Machine" 07:31, 2 January 2007 (UTC) [reply]

Appreciation

Dear Nina, Thanks for offering your help on the article which i created a couple of days ago.. I would really appreciate if youtake a look at this .The article Gonagala massacre is claimed to be NPOV by the user Rumpelstiltskin223..Though i have no idea why he even say so and all my calls for evidences ended up in deaf ears..Hi seemed to having problem with the word "massacre" in this article. while mysteriously failing to see that the same word is used many times in the wikipedia..Frankly since this is an obvious massacre of innocent civilians , to my knowledge the word "massacre" fits more than anything else..I strongly believe in the neutrality of any article, and I have done my best to keep it here.Every single incident or comment is well cited and obvious forany one who goes though this article. Once again I must admit that I am touched with your sincerity and eagerly looking forward to work with you to make this a better article. Happy new year ! --Iwazaki 17:25, 1 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

comment Dear Nina, once again thanks a lot for taking your valuable time in helping with the article.I just went through with it, and found it very well worded while keeping the true essence..BUT, I would like to have a change in the word "presume", as it might give an impression to readers that "This is only an assumption without proof" .It is quite obvious with the evidences ,including the ones from the eyewitnesses, also by the track record of the LTTE, this massacre was definitely carried out by the LTTE..This is a typical LTTE massacre and as usual they don't even deny it.So I'd like to have "this was carried out by the LTTE" instead.thanks.--Iwazaki 08:32, 2 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

furtherWhile I accept the fact ,Google serve as a base for knowledge these days, It is also quite advisable not to count on it totally..As I've noticed in many cases, there is considerable number of false propaganda spread by the LTTE supporters over the Internet and we need to carefully analyse these.

If its possible try to read the books I added as the references,those are written by experts of global terrorism. Thanks. --Iwazaki 10:27, 2 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. you are indeed doing a great job here.Also, Nina,the references covers a much broader issues of LTTE terrorism, not only massacres. They are quite good for anyone who wants to learn of LTTE.I found them at my school library in Japan and I am sure it wont be that hard to find them anywhere else. Meantime please have a look at the following link.It gives a brief description of LTTE suicide bombings.[1]

Sorry I was asleep when you post comments at my talk page.I did see the pictures,now..Though pictures Don't look pretty, I do support the inclusion of them..There should be at least one or two pictures to make the article a better one.Pictures worth thousands word, aren't they ?? You have put tremendous time and effort to make it a look more neutral and better.Thank you for the job well done.So I don't see any reason to have that "POV" tag any more.Thanks a lot for the "Happy New Year" greetings! Wish You all the best.--Iwazaki 05:36, 3 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

citationsThe following link takes you to the LTTE article, where you can find the citations(quite a few) which shows LTTE is a banned organization.terrorist group..thank you--Iwazaki 06:33, 3 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry

Being disrespectful would be the last thing i do. I have up most respect to the dead innocent Sinhalese and that feeling led me to post these pictures. --♪♫ ĽąĦĩŘǔ ♫♪ ^{Walkie-talkie} 17:05, 2 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

You are welcome Nina, I have removed two pics on your request but please do not ask from me to remove other two as well because you have to understand pain in my heart. --♪♫ ĽąĦĩŘǔ ♫♪ ^{Walkie-talkie} 17:22, 2 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

~~Reagerding this[2]. Nina would you like to rename Malmedy massacre as Malmedy mass murder?~~

--♪♫ ĽąĦĩŘǔ ♫♪ ^{Walkie-talkie} 17:12, 3 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Ok I'll agree with you and I like the way you work here to keep the neutrality of the articles , but Nina, snowolfd4 has done a great job by helping you to sweep out the povs' from Gonagala massacre. What I still can see from you is your disagreement of those . Is it? I'm ask this from you is, because I have solution for that. --♪♫ ĽąĦĩŘǔ ♫♪ ^{Walkie-talkie} 17:30, 3 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Simple, first you have to take a copy of the neutrality disputed text area to the talk page of the article and make it like this.

<!--- neutrality disputed text area ---!>
Current version: The Gongala Massacre was a massacre that occurred on September 18, 1999, in the small village of Gonagala, located in the Ampara District of Sri Lanka. According to reports, over 50 men, women and children were hacked to death in the middle of the night. The massacre is attributed to the LTTE, which is banned as a terrorist organization by a number of countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, India and the European Union.

My opinion: Change the word massacre into mass murder
<!--- end of neutrality disputed text area ---!>

Then ask for comment from other users.

<!--- Comments or Solutions---!>
Comment- TEXT --SIGN

Comment- TEXT --SIGN

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Until the final solution coming out from talk page leave the neutrality disputed tag on the article. This might help to reduce the edit wars on the article and do not forget to assign some time to finish the discussion or else you may have to wait several weeks to take the final solution from others. --♪♫ ĽąĦĩŘǔ ♫♪ ^{Walkie-talkie} 18:12, 3 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Email

Hello Nina, did you get my email?
Peace! – Sebastian 01:15, 4 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Use of word "massacare" in articles

Hi Nina, thanks for all the work you've done editing the Gonagala massacre article and making it NPOV. But you did removed the words "massacre" and "hacked to death" from the article. I have to disagree with you there cos I think the words are quite acceptable in Wikipedia and are used quite often. The most obvious example I can think of would be the article Mai Lai Massacre, one of the most famous massacres. The word "massacre" is used 14 times in the article (yes, I counted :) ) and I'm pretty sure there are no objections to it been used.

I totally agree with most of your other edits and thanks again for improving the article, and I hope when we resolve this, we can all agree to remove the POV tag. Cheers. --snowolfD4^{( talk / @ )} 02:43, 4 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Ok cool. Understood. Thanks again for the great job you did and I'll ask the Neutrality project member to actually read the article, make any edits he sees necessary and remove the POV tag. Nice talking to you. --snowolfD4^{( talk / @ )} 03:18, 4 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Gonagala

Ok, great. I probably wouldn't have been able to have helped anyways because I'm somewhat busy. :-) Khoi khoi 04:24, 4 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Esperanza article typos

Just letting you know that I've reverted your edits; while there's nothing wrong with reverting typos, since the typos were part of direct quotes, they should be left as they were in their original usage.Thanks for making the effort, though :)Ral315 (talk) 05:34, 4 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for your New Year greeting

That was lovely. A Peaceful and Happy New Year to you as well.Itsmejudith 12:32, 4 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

World Lights Picture

That picture of the world at night is back.Btdurant 13:59, 4 January 2007 (UTC) [reply]

Thanks!

Thanks for the review! You are just so kind :D. Well I respect you for your kindness, civility and willingness to learn. I think that you could be a fine admin one of these days. If you need me...you know where to find me :D – Arjun 16:02, 4 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Trolls fridge

Thank you for feeding the troll, that's the right way to do it. It should keep him warm in the cold British winters, and also it will stop him from attacking us.--Rasillon 17:09, 4 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Neutrality Project

Just to let you know because I'm not sure if you still have it on your watchlist. I left a message for you there - Peace! – Sebastian 17:23, 4 January 2007 (UTC) (This is a redundant message; please feel free to delete it.)[reply]

Thanks for the message, and happy New Year!

Thank you very much for the essay and wishing me a happy New Year; have a happy New Year yourself! Yuser31415 19:43, 4 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Email Checked

Email checked.Sorry for the delayed response :P.¤~Persian Poet Gal ^(talk) 19:52, 4 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Pictures

What would you want me to do with these pictures of the band and the jewelery? (Sorry about the slow response) :--) Btdurant 12:26, 5 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks

Thanks for the link! {;-) Btdurant 13:20, 5 January 2007 (UTC) [reply]

Thankyou

Thanks for your comment on my comment :p.I really appreciate it and would be happy to help research!If you could create the stub I'll get to work on the info right away :). Mrmaroon25 17:05, 5 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

A quick google search brought up the following:

Alot of the pages I found brought up references to a William Smeal, who apparently was highly active within Glasgow emancipation movements (he and in turn his daughter were also involved in womens rights) along with his brother, John.I still haven't found many references to the actual society, though. Mrmaroon25 17:15, 5 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Haha Friends is awesome but oh well.I'll write up a quick stub for the moment and we can work on it later.When are you getting back? Hours, days, weeks? Mrmaroon25 18:03, 5 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I just found a goldmine, but I'm not sure what to do with it (I have very little experience compiling information).This link includes:

First annual report of the Glasgow Emancipation Society : with an appendix, and a list of subscribers. (1835)
Sixth annual report of the Glasgow Emancipation Society : with appendix, list of subscribers, andc. (1840)
Britain and America united in the cause of universal freedom : being the third annual report of the Glasgow Emancipation Society : containing important information relative to the working of the apprenticeship system in the West Indies; progress of the emancipation cause in the United States; history of the revolution in Texas; interesting movements of religious bodies in Great Britain, during the past year; the speeches delivered at the annual meeting, andc. andc. andc. 1837. (1837)
Second annual report of the Glasgow Emancipation Society : which has for its object, the abolition of slavery throughout the world. (1836)
Full and corrected report of the proceedings at the public meeting held in Hope Street Baptist Chapel, to present the Emancipation Society's address to Daniel O'Connell, Esq, M.P. 23d September 1835, A (1835)
Address by the committee of the Glasgow Emancipation Society, to the ministers of religion in particular and the friends of Negro emancipation in general on American slavery. (1836)
American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, and the Rev . Dr. Chalmers, on Christian fellowship with slaveholders : an address, The (1845)
Abolition of negro apprenticeship: being the fourth annual report of the Glasgow Emancipation Society. (1838)
Fifth annual report of the Glasgow Emancipation Society : having for its objects the universal abolition of slavery and the slave trade; the protection of the rights of the aboriginal inhabitants of the British colonies; and the bettering of the condition of our fellow-subjects, the natives of British India : also, Report of the Ladies' Auxiliary Society. ... With an appendix, containing speeches at the anniversary meeting, list of subscribers, abstract of the cash account of both societies, and much important and interesting information. (1840)
To the members and friends of the Glasgow Emancipation Society. (1839)
Report of the speeches, and reception of the American delegates, at the great public meeting of the Glasgow Emancipation Society, held in Dr. Wardlaw's chapel, on the evening of Monday, the 27th July, 1840 : reprinted from the Glasgow argus. (1840)

Here it is: Link.I've also stubbed the article.Mrmaroon25 18:11, 5 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

It's done. Mrmaroon25 18:17, 5 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I try :p.I'll hang around and see what else I can dig up and I'll certainly keep making changes to whatever you put up. Mrmaroon25 00:16, 6 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

RE:

Your welcome for the comment, and thanks for the soup ;D. Cheers, – The Hyb rid 06:03, 6 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Sr13

Thanks for your supportive review! Sr13 (T|C) ^{Editor review} 06:09, 6 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Left overs

There are still archive files under your old user talk page which have only been edited by you. You can be found that way. And Sr13 (talk · contribs) has re-created your old talk page itself. JRSpriggs 08:07, 6 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

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Dogs - You're Welcome

You're most welcome, but, there's no need for you to back out! :-) Personally, I need to understand the distinction between extinction and recreation of a breed better. If I remember correctly, the article that was deleted was about a recreation effort (Winston Olde English Bulldogge). Before I champion for the breed and the breed's article, I need to be absolutely certain it is not akin to something like the NinaOdell Olde English Bulldogge, for example. Even if 30 people have one of these dogs in 10 different countries, that still does not immediately mean to me that WP should have an article about them. Keesiewonder 14:35, 6 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Keesiewonder, does the Wilkinson Bulldog article have enough external links and reference book citations for you to vote to "keep"?If not, then it reaffirms my conversation with NinaOdell that hundreds of additional articles on the List of dog breeds can be successfully deleted.IMHO rare and extinct breeds should be allowed at wikipedia not only the one's recognized by the major Category:Kennel clubs and/or the FCI.The establisment of organizations such as ARBA or the ARF recognize these issues.If members of the Wiki dog project aren't online with these statements, then the project is doomed to be dramatically downsized, with some editors, myself included calling it a wiki failure.In regard to the Old Winston Bulldogge article that was deleted by an adminstrator without even a vote being called here is nice piece of history on the breed OWB.I like the aluminum street sign Olde English Bulldogge STREET SIGN best myself -:) Headphonos 15:54, 6 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

My things are Religion, Gemstones, African-American history, and alternative sexuality. When I say I have "no dog in this race", I mean it. It's also nice to greet the person who "owns" the talk page when you're posting there. In any event, hi!

There are too many rather large nina-shaped holes in Wikipedia for me to be involved further, that's really my point. I just want to help Headphonos find his "holes" on Wikipedia, because I think he's a fine writer. Nina Odell 16:25, 6 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hi NinaOdell! Hi Headphonos! (FYI, you each posted on my talk page before I ever posted to either of you ... But, I'm sorry if the 'it's also nice to greet the person' reminder was meant for me.) My approach with this is to do one thing at a time. Right now, I am focused on getting the speedy delete of Winston Olde English Bulldogge overturned. Regardless of what I might say in an AfD on that article, I do not like the fact that from what I can tell, it was speedy deleted inappropriately. I am interested in this issue in part because I want to better understand the "powers" and "privileges" of admins. Most of my books are in storage right now, which is very frustrating for me. So, I just came back from a trip to a local Borders. One book I bought was an encyclopedia-like book on dogs. Stay tuned, keep the faith, and be patient! :-) Kind Regards, Keesiewonder 20:00, 6 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Also, I tagged a comment of my own on to the conversation you two had about the 1800 breeds that would have to be deleted if ... I asked for the list in good faith. You could email it to me, also in good faith. Keesiewonder 20:07, 6 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Typo

Thanks for letting me know about the typo. User:DarknessLord made it for me. I was getting sick of all those lines, and I could never get it right. So, now I owe DarknessLord a favor, and I have a page that I actually like. I'm so happy :) – The Hyb rid 17:58, 6 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Responses

The Neetham article looks good. There are what might be a few spelling errors (I don't know) and I think the Morality section would probably work best as paragraphized. I think the book referred to in the text is believed to be a transcript of what one god told another god, and that discussion seems to have been rather far-ranging, including religion, history, what have you. And believe me I know how torturous some of the text can be to read, so I am in no way faulty you for not necessarily being sure what was said. I don't want to say how long I'm spending trying to work on the Ayyavazhi article, and I'm not really completely sure what that articles saying all the time myself. Regarding the two project proposals you have in mind, a few ideas come to mind.

(1) I'm not sure exactly what you mean by "Mental Health", and I think others might have the same questions. There is a Wikipedia:WikiProject Psychology, and several Medicine projects, but I'm not sure if that's what you're referring to. Some clarification as to exactly what you are referring to might help. For the record, I did note an old proposed project for wikipedians with mental health conditions. The individuals who indicated interest were Salix alba, Anonymous anonymous, Dubhagan, Leon 2323, Q0, Matteh, Masterjaime, Icelandic Hurricane, and Dylan Lake.
(2) The same question comes to mind with "alternative sexuality", as I don't think many people would necessarily know implicitly what is being referred to. This might include bestiality, celibacy, LGBT topics, and it's hard to know what else. Again, some clarification might be in order.
In any event, generally the best way to go is to inform any people who you think might be interested (or any projects which you think might have members who might be interested) in the subject that you are considering creating one, and then create an entry on the Wikipedia:WikiProject Council/Proposals page for it. If you would want any help setting up a few proposed project pages, let me know and I'll see what I can do to help there. Badbilltucker 18:46, 6 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Your help needed

I saw your balanced edits to one of the massacre series articles in Sri Lanka. There is another one I just created. It is called Mylanthanai massacre. It is coming under sustained in my view POV edits because unfortunately those who were killed although innocent Sri Lankan's must have been born to a lesser mother. Anyway you seem to have the power to restrain the raging hormones of some of our editors. If you have the time, take a look at it and make it WP:NPOV. The version I want you to check out is [3]not the current version which has been hacked.

Also there seem to be an attempt to remove valuable references from Nagerkovil central school bombing by a potential misreading of WP:RS. The reference is[4] it is secondary source of documents before the internet became popular. Much appreciated. Thanks RaveenS 06:44, 7 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Mylanthanai massacre, all referenced you need to rewrite it are avaialble within the article as a reference or as an external link. Please feel free to edit it as you wish.

I know it happened, I know people were indicted, I know the soldiers were let go by a all Sinhalese speaking jury, I know the judge was upset, I know the AG refused to appeal much to the chargrin of relatives and HR groups and I will also go through HRW and AI report to get more information about it. We have all the time to fix it. Thanks —The preceding unsigned comment was added by RaveenS (talk • contribs) 17:58, 7 January 2007 (UTC).[reply]

You dont have to rush in to take care of this issue, take your time. I was reading about Iris Chang today and the follwing statement caught my eye Chang was also reportedly deeply disturbed by much of the subject matter of her research. Writing about these massacres in Wikipedia has affected me and my personal life too and I am sorry to have brought you into it.RaveenS 00:26, 8 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Netham

Firstly, Thanks for your works in Ayyavazhi related articles. You have done good and have caught all the points of the section, Morality. You may proceed. Once again thanks very much for your works.

I also request you for more copy edits in Ayyavazhi-related articles since my english is imperfect. Can i hope, "you will help me" by doing so? Thanks very much once again. - Paul 17:52, 7 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Also, I re-edited the section Inclusiveness and exclusivityin Ayyavazhi article, since I started a new article on that section as Inclusiveness and exclusivity in Ayyavazhi. Sorry that i reframed the section within few days of your copy-editing works to that section.

Also Iam on a trip to Chennai and so I may not repond quick to the articles and the discussions for two or three days. Thanks - Paul 19:08, 7 January 2007 (UTC) [reply]

Your help needed

Hi NinaOdell,

I noticed you were a copyeditor with the League of copyeditors. Are you too busy these days to help me with an article? WikiprojectOWU 22:27, 7 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Wow, that was very quick! :-) I am editing the Ohio Wesleyan University page and it is pretty much ready for FAC but some issues with prose, redundancy, style and flow exist. I don't think much work is there but it could benefit from copyediting. Take a look. Thank you for the very quick response! I very much appreciate it! WikiprojectOWU 22:36, 7 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Mind change

In regards to what? (sorry, been changing my mind on several things of late). --Wizardman 23:20, 7 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

If you want to hel pthat's great, bu tI don't mind it all that much. --Wizardman 00:59, 8 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Neutrality project

I haven't been involved with the article, and I don't really know anything about the Neutrality project, so I have no opinion.I guess I am neutral! – Samuel Wantman 00:35, 8 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

You may want to look here.Cheers, ✎ Peter M Dodge ( Talk to Me • Neutrality Project ) 01:46, 8 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Enter the Wu-Tang

Good job with the intro, but I don't think that is the part of the article that needs help. People already agree that it is well written, but is "bloggy" (don't ask me what that means).

PS - I like your comment about preserving the attention span of the readers. Good work.Noahdabomb3 01:28, 8 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

We should chat sometime

In IRC, or via gmail chat, or AIM, or something. Send me an email. --Elar a girl^Talk|Count 01:47, 8 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Luciferianism

I've seen many definitions of Luciferianism. From what your friend says, it sounds like thats more Melek Taus/Yezidi oriented. The idea that Lucifer rules Heaven and Earth. See the Al-Jilwah. I guess that would fall under "Religious Luciferianism" where the article is concerned. Like all the Satanism/Luciferian articles though, there are many points of view.

Thanks for the support. Mainly the articles need more detailed work and account. Like I said on one talk page, LaVeyan Satanism doesn't even mention Satanic ritual (aside from the Black Mass). The main problem is keeping things NPOV due to the many extremes when it comes to views on Satanism (fundamentalists Christians delete pages and tell us we're going to hell, others make LaVeyan Satanism the main page). Its tiring. Just follow Wiki guidleines and you can't go wrong. Just general detail work is helpful. Personally I'm trying to revamp the LaVeyan Article (adding ritual, explanation of Satan, etc). Once again thanks for the support. WerewolfSatanist 02:58, 8 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

My friend Rev Mike seems to think that there was a hole here for me. Thanks again. If I think of anything I'll be sure to ask you and your friend. Have fun filling those holes. =)WerewolfSatanist 03:07, 8 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Breast article

Your honest opinions/participation regarding activity on the breast article would be most appreciated.Atom 03:14, 8 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for noticing

Yes, help is needed. Please come in and lets all try to make sense of this. Haiduc 05:54, 8 January 2007 (UTC) [reply]

Why thank you

... and may I ask what I did to merit this compliment? :) FT2 ^{(Talk | email)} 14:37, 8 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Be warned, I edit with an open mind.Anyhow, how did our paths cross? I don't remember editing on any article together, so I'm curious. FT2 ^{(Talk | email)} 14:54, 8 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thats a new one on me. Interesting! And I guess that means that my own editing on Polyamory, Abuse, and Zoophilia aren't going to upset you too badly :) Nice to meet you. FT2 ^{(Talk | email)} 15:08, 8 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I am? Darn it - I wasn't last time I checked. Did someone do it when I wasn't looking? FT2 ^{(Talk | email)} 15:25, 8 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Back in a bit, going out for stuff. Covert or otherwise, I'm fairly sure it's not happened yet, at least, not here. I'm not sure if thats a good thing or a bad one... thoughts?(PS - want to add a direct link to your talk page in your signature? Makes it easier to click through and post replies) FT2 ^{(Talk | email)} 15:39, 8 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Back shortly.My current project for today and tomorrow, for what it's worth, is at: WP:EOC. Like? FT2 ^{(Talk | email)} 15:48, 8 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Back. FT2 ^{(Talk | email)} 17:21, 8 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Well, last time I checked no mickey finns :) But I do have the page I was working on completed now :) So that's feeling good. FT2 ^{(Talk | email)} 09:49, 9 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hi

Dear Nina, disruptive would be the last thing I do..I have serious concern with some of the articles here..Articles has been used for "propaganda" for certain groups..And to defame a democratic country..this and this and lot others were created in a hurry ,to back up this propaganda..Even though the articles clearly says ,Jury "Acquitted" them ,the Author still pushing his POV here.There are many more articles like this and Of Course I am and will question them.And These citations do not come from News-papers or International recognised Organizations,These are coming from a dubious source..I don't think wikipedia is a place where you can have comments made by some NGO's as a evidence..esp, in mY country where basically any one can make his own NGO and can be easily bias towards its cause.Thanks--Iwazaki 16:12, 8 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Nina

[5] this is the earliest version].Where is the word "Acquittal" here ?? The citations clearly says that, but article surprisingly missing it ! What I meant by hurry,is also evident here..Immediately after making the article, the Author categorized this as "state terrorism" !!While the source clearly says SL government took this case to the courts and The Author him self have taken the "Authority" in naming this as a "State terrorism" !! And surprisingly(not to me) this still remain as a part of "state terrorism" even though the Government Attorney general(himself belong to the Tamil community) had filed a case against the Accused and the JURY declared them innocent !! The obvious desire for this article is evident..And yes,he did it in a hurry because he needed to push his case.And the Sri Lankan monitor looks like a dubious source to me..And the other source(UTHR) does not given any figure for number of deaths..It just says "There has hardly been any expression of concern over the Jury’s verdict in the Mylanthanai massacre case"..So, I believe the number of death is WP:HOAX.Thanks.--Iwazaki 16:46, 8 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Nina she's absolutely cute !! We have some cuties like it, in Sri Lanka too.--Iwazaki 16:51, 8 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Nina, I believe that cute little kitten is going to follow me home.--BostonMA ^talk 20:53, 8 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Eurasian Lynx Kitty

Thanks for the hello and the nice picture! I'm doing ok; hard days at work; difficult dialogs here. Life moves on! I notice that this kitty even has a nice 'M' on her forehead ... like most of the tiger/alley cats who I've had as pets. I believe my Mom started a rumor with me that the 'M' was indicative of the cat being a good mouser ... Keesiewonder 23:11, 8 January 2007 (UTC) [reply]

Thanks

Friend, Iam Back and Thanks for the wishes and the help edits! - Paul 22:41, 9 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Why thank you again! (part II)

Not a lot else to say :)

Anything else you're thinking needs work done? :) FT2 ^{(Talk | email)} 02:41, 10 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

A wholesale whipping up... you mean, meat-puppetry? Or flagellation? :) FT2 ^{(Talk | email)} 02:51, 10 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The latter at least has the advantage that one can still edit Wiki-articles during and after it :) FT2 ^{(Talk | email)} 02:57, 10 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Works for me.

Night! Random messages, thoughts, emails, or wikimesses for cleanup and such will get noticed soon in a few hours though :) FT2 ^{(Talk | email)} 03:01, 10 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

PS - if it's done right, then sitting anywhere, computer or otherwise, will be tricky for a while, I would think :) Anyone want to join the Wikipedia Vertical Editing Club? FT2 ^{(Talk | email)} 03:03, 10 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Your Admin Tips

Hey Nina!I recently was reverting vandalism on an Admin's page and noticed they linked to a tip page created by yourself for admins.I think its very well written, just wanted to drop by and say hi.¤~Persian Poet Gal ^(talk) 04:00, 10 January 2007 (UTC) [reply]

User Talk:Jimbo Wales

Thanks for the heads up there, I apologize for the gaffe in the edit summary, i've just been a little frustrated lately from people telling me i'm never going to become an admin. Just H 13:01, 10 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, I needed a little light at the end of the tunnel. Please let me know if I can ever lend you a light in return – this place can eat you alive sometime. Just H 17:03, 10 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Comment

Why do you like the sig? Do you know what it means? Have a nice week and god bless. --Sir James Paul, La gloria è a dio 01:50, 11 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Sir James Paul, La gloria è a dio has smiled at you! Smiles promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by smiling to someone else, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Happy editing!
Smile at others by adding {{subst:smile}}, {{subst:smile2}} or {{subst:smile3}} to their talk page with a friendly message.

--Sir James Paul, La gloria è a dio 01:50, 11 January 2007 (UTC) [reply]

Thanks for the kind comment. You are right, it does mean glory be to god. God bless. --Sir James Paul, La gloria è a dio 01:56, 11 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Nazar anyone

I think I have reached the end of the line with one of the editors there, so that any editing will simply have to be done by the book. If you are still interested, we should identify what needs work and polish up the article properly. Haiduc 02:49, 11 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hi back

I haven't been wiki-on much lately as I've gotten a dozen shovels in the fridge, or fire or whatever.I'm trying to merge a database of 35,000 names in four different languages and it's taking a while.I mean who in the world expects Theobald to be the same name as Dirk ?I mean I get how Jean and Joan are the same name, but really.Those crazy linguists.As far as meeting, I don't know, I'm a cold, nasty, scruffy troll and I smell funny.You live in Santa Cruz? Wjhonson 06:35, 11 January 2007 (UTC) [reply]

Kudos

This is nice . Happy New Year! // FrankB 19:21, 11 January 2007 (UTC) [reply]

Human Rights userbox

The icons pics are from Wikimedia commons, I was searching for related topics. I will create one with the torch for you to look at, but I suspect it won't really show up at that size (i'll link to the templates here so you can follow changes easily. WJBscribe ^{(WJB talk)} 04:10, 12 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

OK, torch added. WJBscribe ^{(WJB talk)} 04:13, 12 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

This user is a member of
WikiProject Human rights

I might see if I can have a play with that image so that the lines are darker and it shows up more. I'll let you know if I have any success. Any thoughts on colour? WJBscribe ^{(WJB talk)} 04:23, 12 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Some blue variations to consider. I suggest you look through some existing userboxes to see if you can find a particular shade you want and let me know. We can then easily apply it. Is the membership of the Project active enough that its worth creating several options for a vote? WJBscribe ^{(WJB talk)} 04:34, 12 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

(see new top version) OK, torch is darker so shows up more. What do you think about having it at angle? I'm a little worried that its only obviously a torch to us because we know its a torch- it looks a bit like a spark plug, or an upside down lighthouse... WJBscribe ^{(WJB talk)} 07:39, 12 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Right, is the present version has a powder blue background and a darker torch that is vertical. Hope that's the right one... WJBscribe ^{(WJB talk)} 13:58, 12 January 2007 (UTC) [reply]

I think I understand

So you're saying adminship is kind of like love? It'll either happen on its own, or it won't, you can't force it: all you can do is put yourself in a position for it to come along. Just H 16:15, 12 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

re Wikipedia:WikiProject Sexology and sexuality

Am I a member? Well, I never really was an active member. My membership is in a sub-project, Wikipedia:WikiProject Pedophilia Article Watch. I'm an active member of that sub-project, so in a sense I am interested in the parent project Wikipedia:WikiProject Sexology and sexuality and in maintaining a relationship with that project, but I'm really only interested in my sub-project. Herostratus 21:03, 12 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Wow! Thanks!

I really apprecite the thanks! I hardly get any on wikipedia. Any suggestions? How can you help me get some mainspace edits? I really want AWB. Thanks again!
Michael 00:14, 13 January 2007 (UTC) Mike5193

The Thing Is

As soon as I started contributing to Wikipedia, I noticed Wikiproject Metal and joined. :p Currently I am working on the page, Oriental metal for Wikiproject metal. I have done some cleanup, but I am still looking for work, so, thanks for the advice. I you have any other suggestions, let me know. By the way, I read your article about yourself, and although I'm not the person to judge people over the internet, I think you are a great, kickass person. I'm glad you contacted me. Rock on! Michael 00:30, 13 January 2007 (UTC) Mike5193

Hi (Reply)

You don't know me, but I could use your help with some articles I'm copy-editing. I need someone of your uniqueness. Please get back to me on my talk page and I'll tell you what's going on (or you can simply read the the posts from Paul and get the gist). Thanks in advance, NinaOdell | Talk 15:50, 12 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, NinaOdell! Could you explain to me on my talk page what help you need? Thanks and happy editing! SD31415 (SIGN HERE) 01:10, 13 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Populating Categories

I'm actually not too sure, never having done so myself... Wikipedia:Categorization#How_to_create_categories says that by placing [[Category:name]] the category is created autommatically, however in my experience (all of two minutes ago :) this only produces a broken link which links to a non-existent page. Perhaps as more articles are added the article page will be created and filled - or you could create it manually by inseting a short intro, or just starting it off. Sorry I couldn't be of any help... Sfacets 05:48, 14 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Wiki-world

Hi Nina - Things are well enough. I haven't participated much in the dog breed reorganization thing ... yet. One of the articles Headphonos contacted me about was kept; the other was deleted. (i.e. consistent with my votes in the AfD, which is kind-of nice). Regards, Keesiewonder 10:09, 14 January 2007 (UTC) [reply]

Someone gives a fuck about WP:DGAF - not

Don't know if you saw, but some knob nominated WP:DGAF for deletion. Incorrectly. Then a better skilled knob did it up right. Please join the mosh here and share some of your craziness. TIA. Peace love and yogurt,David Spalding (☎ ✉ ✍) 18:03, 14 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

RE: Thanks

I forgot that you need to create the status page first :P...I went ahead and did it for you.Try the steps once more and see if it works, make sure to press one of the buttons to indicate your status.As far as accepting the mop, Nina it is very generous and kind of you...however I feel that since I have been active since October 2006 (even though the account was created in 2005) a nomination should wait at least till February.Administrator Husond was interested in submitting it by then and if you wish I would be more than honored with your co-nom.Honestly though I really do not expect that from you :), I appreciate your kind words well enough.Catch you later...¤~Persian Poet Gal ^(talk) 18:17, 14 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I leave you free to knock me on the head if this does not work.¤~Persian Poet Gal ^(talk) 18:24, 14 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Welcome For Your Comment As Well

On the Jimbo Wales article. It's tough taking on "the big guy", but we're here to build an encyclopedia, that's more important to me than even what Wales may say, and as long as it follows WP:BLP, what he likes or dislikes isn't as important as making that article as good as we can make it.

I wanted to wait for 6,000th edit to respond to you so it'd be special :-)

Thank you for the picture, I will continue to endeavor towards increased zipperdom in the future :-) Just H 18:52, 14 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Re: Wikistress

D'oh, I forgot to change the message when I moved myself from the "On wikibreak" to "Stressed users" (I blanked my userpage, and left a message regarding my wikibreak there yesterday, but reverted it when I remembered that it isn't possible for me to take voluntary wikibreaks). I've changed the message on the stress alerts page now, if you want to see why I'm stressed. –Llama man^{sign here} 19:28, 14 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks

I try to not let things bother me too much :-P ^demon^{[omg plz]} 01:01, 15 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Archiving again

See new message about archiving at User talk:Werdna. JRSpriggs 03:47, 15 January 2007 (UTC) [reply]

RE: Hi

Updated: Apparently I got it ALL wrong Nina :P.You were telling me about concentration or memory problems; seems like I got it worse than you!I finally found an expertly written post about how to implement it written by User:Master of Puppets.You can find it here.¤~Persian Poet Gal ^(talk) 20:49, 15 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

RE: Happy King Day

Thanks!Happy King day to you too.Lovely Coretta Scott quote by the way.They were truly phenominal people.¤~Persian Poet Gal ^(talk) 19:32, 15 January 2007 (UTC) [reply]

re:I like you

alright, i think it would be a good thing. :) WereWolf 14:48, 16 January 2007 (UTC) [reply]

RE: Hello hello hello!

Though I really am not looking at an RfA as my key priority at the moment, I think that's pretty good advice.I'll see if I can create the subpage sometime soon and allow other Wikipedians to have at me :P.I live in Southern Cal but believe it or not, I got to see snow for the first time in my entire life!!!My family recently moved to the San Bernardino county and the weather is much colder than Pasadena (where we used to live).Our lawn was covered with a very thin layer of the white stuff but it was darn near amazing to me regardless.As far as power outages, we only experienced some minor light flickers.Hopefully that will be the worst of it.Last year the winds were bad enough to cut our power for about a day or so.You have to admit though as California residents we are pretty spoiled as far as weather still.¤~Persian Poet Gal ^(talk) 19:56, 17 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Wonderful

Yeah I went back over the sources just now and saw exactly what you said.In any case, hopefully someone over there will find some information.My grandad is actually from Glasgow - maybe at some point I could see if he has any access to the sources.No guarantees, unfortunately.Thanks for your work!Mrmaroon25 21:49, 17 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

re: Hi Larry

Hey Nina - welcome back.In what way might I be of help?(Please speak slowly as I'm not sure what a "tag" is or what the "notice board" is and I have no knowledge of Buddhist history and thus could not be of any help editing content.)I hope all's well. Larry Rosenfeld (talk) 22:21, 17 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Is everything okay?

You seem to have had a little upsetness recently. Anything I can do to help? I'm on Gmail. --Elar a girl^Talk|Count 00:55, 18 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Computer security

Since you had some trouble with computer security a little while back, you might be interested in checking out the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team. You can get on mailing lists with helpful information by going to:

http://www.us-cert.gov

I hope you are staying well. JRSpriggs 04:25, 18 January 2007 (UTC) [reply]

Mental Health WikiProject

I would love to join a mental health WikiProject.Thanks for the invite.--James Duggan 04:10, 14 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I might join the project if it was started, but I wouldn't be much of an active user. icelandic hur ric ane #12 _(talk) 16:59, 14 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Me too, more interested personality/learning styles type issues. --Salix alba (talk) 15:09, 20 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Newyorkbrad's RfA

Thank you for your support on my RfA, which closed favorably this morning, as well as for your kind comments accompanying your !vote. I appreciate the confidence the community has placed in me and am looking forward to my new responsibilities. Please let me know if ever you have any comments or suggestions, especially as I am learning how to use the tools. Best regards, Newyorkbrad 20:00, 21 January 2007 (UTC) [reply]

Hy

Why don't you try to set up your user space like mine. It would clear up your user space a whole lot. --Regards,Darkest Hour ^Talk•_contribs 20:11, 23 January 2007 (UTC) [reply]

Hi

I noticed you posting in this user's page. User:Anonymous_anonymous. As far as I know, she has "retired" from Wikipedia. Cheers. Half-Blood Auror 21:21, 24 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Sri Lanka middle ground

Hello Nina! I am looking for people who want to help me create this project for the reasonable middle in Sri Lanka, and you have been named as someone people would like to see there. I'd be very happy if you could join us, but I have to warn you, it will not be smooth sailing. (See what I wrote to Snowolfd4!) – Sebastian 23:24, 24 January 2007 (UTC) [reply]

Done

Cheers! --D.H. ( T | C ) 20:11, 26 January 2007 (UTC) [reply]

ohayo --- Nina

hey, how are you doing ?? thanks for the lovely picture and nice comments you made at my talk page..Well, i know its too late to make any compliments ,but believe me ,I just saw it !! ^-^ ..I was extremely busy with my wrok,research ,and didnt have the freedom do any other stuff at all..i will be back in a couple of weeks and looking forward to work with you again.. may triple gem bless you --Iwazaki 02:45, 1 February 2007 (UTC) [reply]

Wikiproject Human Rights

I would like to join. I saw your name on the list and since I had interacted with you once before, briefly, I thought I'd ask you how to join. I joined my first Wikiproject yesterday (the LGBT project), but I don't quite recall the procedure. Thanks! – Joie de Vivre 18:44, 5 February 2007 (UTC) [reply]

League of Copyeditors participation drive!

Dear League member,

We've started a participation drive for the remainder of February. If you can, please help clear the backlog by adopting the following goals each week:

Select an article to copy-edit from the backlog. After your copy-edit, list the article in the articles ready for final proofread section.
Select a different article to proofread from the articles ready for final proofread section.

Thanks for your help! Rintrah 16:02, 6 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

hi sup my girlfriends name is nina. i like that name. brendan smith 00:16, 7 February 2007 (UTC) sign my vandelism book. see ya!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) dont forget smitty494:)[reply]

sorry i started like a new page im new to wiki pedia so srry:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::((((((((((( please dont ban me . im really sorry

WP:LGBT Coordinator Election Notice

This is just a quick, automated note to let you know that there is an election being conducted over the next 7 days for the position of "Coordinator" for the LGBT WikiProject. Your participation is requested. – SatyrTN (talk · contribs)

		The Original Barnstar
		Hello Nina, this barn star is given to your tireless effort to bring sanity to the Sri Lankan massacre series articles RaveenS 17:29, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

New project

Wikipedia:WikiProject_Human_Rights_in_Sri_Lanka Thanks —The preceding unsigned comment was added by RaveenS (talk • contribs) 18:14, 22 February 2007 (UTC). [reply]

Re:

Dear NinaOdell,

Thank you for the nice words back in early January. Even since then, the article has been tremendously improved. I just wanted to thank you once again and let you know that I just nominated it in the FAC process. LaSaltarella 19:35, 3 March 2007 (UTC) [reply]

Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration#Freedom skies

Hello,

I've requested an arbitration regarding the conduct of the editor Freedom skies and listed you as a party because of his personal attacks on you.

I can understand a desire to avoid revisiting the things he said, but it would be valuable if you could write a brief statement at Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration#Freedom skies.

Just tell the Arbitration Committee what you told the Personal attack intervention noticeboard.

Thank you.

Also, I don't know if this will make you feel better, but you are far from the only Wikipedia contributor who has been on the receiving end of Freedom skies' insults and gratuitous incivility.
It is not unusual for Freedom skies to treat editors who disagree with him like that, including myself.

JFD 21:00, 15 March 2007 (UTC) [reply]

Question For An Old Friend

I don't know if you've seen this, but is it just me, or is it whenever someone tries to make this place better, somebody just acts rude to you? Kind of frustrated with a situation yesterday on Kansai-ben. Just H^{editor review} 00:15, 20 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Freedom skies

Hello,

An Arbitration case involving you has been opened: Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Freedom skies. Please add any evidence you may wish the arbitrators to consider to the evidence sub-page, Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Freedom skies/Evidence. You may also contribute to the case on the workshop sub-page, Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Freedom skies/Workshop.

On behalf of the Arbitration Committee, - Penwhale | ^{Blast him / Follow his steps} 02:54, 20 March 2007 (UTC) [reply]

LGBT WikiProject newsletter

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Indian collaboration of the week news

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The present collaboration of the week is Religion in India. Please go through the talk page of the article to see the proposed changes in the article. Regards.--Dwaipayan (talk) 05:45, 17 April 2007 (UTC) [reply]

LGBT WikiProject newsletter

This month's project newsletter (hand delivered as SatyrTN and Dev920 are away). Best wishes, WjBscribe 03:16, 2 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Freedom skies

This case is now closed and the results have been published at the link above.

Freedom skies is placed on standard revert parole for one year. He is limited to one revert per page per week, excepting obvious vandalism. Further, he is required to discuss any content reversions on the page's talk page.
Freedom skies shall select one account and use only that account. Any other account used may be indefinitely banned. Pending selection of an account Freedom skies may not edit Wikipedia.
Violations of paroles and probations imposed on parties of this case shall be enforced by blocks for an appropriate period of time. Blocks and bans are to be logged at Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Freedom skies#Log of blocks and bans.

For the Arbitration Committee --Srikeit 18:39, 3 May 2007 (UTC) [reply]

My RFA

Hi NinaOdell,

How are you?

I don't know if you remember me, in case you do not, I worked on the James McCune Smith page extensively with you, and User: Cocoaguy.

Anyway, I am trying to become an administrator.

Right now I am in the middle of the RFA process.

If possible, your input for my RFA would be greatly appreciated.

Here's my RFA page: Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Psdubow.

Thank you very much for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

Psdubow 23:16, 7 May 2007 (UTC) [reply]

Sheerness‎ FAC

Hi. I'm sorry to bother you, but as a LoCE member, I just wondered if you would be willing to have a look through the Sheerness‎ article. It is currently a Featured Article Candidate and needs a copy-edit for grammar by someone who hasn't yet seen it. Any other ways to improve the article would also be welcome. Thank you very much, if you can. Epbr123 17:47, 8 July 2007 (UTC) [reply]

Notice of inactivity

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Smile

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Just want to say that for the great job you have done with English Wikipedia. – (Cocoaguy ここがいい _contribs^talk) 14:49, 13 September 2007 (UTC) [reply]

Neutrality Project

Hi, I'm trying to ensure that the Neutrality Project has not become inactive. If you would still like to participate in it, please re-add your name to the Review Team list. _Jame§^ugrono 07:47, 15 November 2007 (UTC) [reply]

League of Copyeditors roll call

Greetings from the League of Copyeditors. Your name is listed on our members page, but we are unsure how many of the people listed there are still active contributors to the League's activities. If you are still interested in participating in the work of the League, please follow the instructions at the members page to add your name to the active members list. Once you have done that, you might want to familiarise yourself with the new requests system, which has replaced the old /proofreading subpage. As the old system is now deprecated, the main efforts of the League should be to clear the substantial backlog which still exists there.
The League's services are in as high demand as ever, as evinced by the increasing backlog on our requests pages, both old and new. While FA and GA reviewers regularly praise the League's contributions to reviewed articles, we remain perennially understaffed. Fulfilling requests to polish the prose of Wikipedia's highest-profile articles is a way that editors can make a very noticeable difference to the appearance of the encyclopedia. On behalf of the League, if you do consider yourself to have left, I hope you will consider rejoining; if you consider yourself inactive, I hope you will consider returning to respond to just one request per week, or as many as you can manage. Merry Christmas and happy editing, The League of Copyeditors.

Melon‑Bot (STOP!) 17:49, 28 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]