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NNU wrap-up time is May 30

Hello. There are still some articles at Wikipedia:School and university projects/NNU Class Project/Winter 2012/Student list that need moving to the mainspace. Some have rubbish references and could be AfDd, so best not move those. But many just need a bit of cleanup and a move. If you have time to do a few, we would be much obliged. Best, Anna Frodesiak (talk) 12:46, 24 May 2012 (UTC)

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Thank you for your kind words : ) - jc37 21:02, 29 May 2012 (UTC)

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Hello, Philosopher - I got to your page through WP:BIOG. There's an MOS-related discussion going on here, and your opinion would be valuable. Thanks! Sleddog116 (talk) 13:54, 28 June 2012 (UTC)

Thanks, I replied there. --Philosopher Let us reason together. 07:35, 30 June 2012 (UTC)

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just wondering if the Philosopher might be available to ask a few questions about Wikipedia? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Dreduardoa (talkcontribs) 01:08, 24 July 2012 (UTC)

Sure, how can I help? --Philosopher Let us reason together. 03:32, 24 July 2012 (UTC)

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Abbreviations

FYI, "RfA" generally is used for request for adminship, and "RfAr" is request for arbitration. I was confused at first too. Regards, Newyorkbrad (talk) 15:17, 1 August 2012 (UTC)

Thanks. I know I've seen it abbreviated before, but couldn't remember how. --Philosopher Let us reason together. 20:14, 2 August 2012 (UTC)

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