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--D-Day^{(Wouldn't you like to be a pepper too?}) 21:19, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

As I seem to have been autoblocked..

I just hope this is cleared up.Captain Spyro 05:38, 27 November 2006 (UTC)

Car #19

I guess "neither", since consensus is that it doesn't belong in there at all. I hate to get in the middle of that debate, but even with the source, it doesn't seem like people want it in there. But in any case, in keeping with WP:NPOV, any sentence that sounds slightly one-sided should be re-worded. Hope this helps! --D-Day ^{I'm all ears} 22:31, 28 November 2006 (UTC)

Looks good. Not sure how long it'll stay there, but it'll do the job in the time being. --D-Day ^{I'm all ears} 23:38, 29 November 2006 (UTC)

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Re your message: WP:AIV is for vandalism, not a POV pushing/content dispute that this appears to be. If this editor violates WP:3RR, then you should report him to WP:AN3. However, do not violate the 3RR yourself. -- Gogo Dodo 21:29, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

Re your message: I chose not to block the user because the recent edits were a content dispute without any personal attacks. I agree that this editor has a single-minded purpose, but I was looking at it from the point of view of immediate simple vandalism to the article and that was not occurring. No worries about offending me, I'm not offended. =) -- Gogo Dodo 22:12, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

IP Guy

Not involving personal disputes? Odd. You'd think calling editors whitewashers and conspirators would do the job. Critcism of Wikipedia doesn't go over very well. Plus, he was trying to POV a non-POV statement. I'd give the banning a shot, but I doubt it'd be worth it. I left him a message on his talk page stating my views on the matter. Perhaps he'll grow up or move onto something else.

BTW, I'm CarlLong46 on the NRN board and LILK on the Carl Long board. Just thought I'd say hello! --D-Day ^{I'm all ears} 23:01, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

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You said "I just wanted to let you know that I did edit the fair use rationale for the Valvoline Evernham Racing logo used in the Gillett Evernham Motorsports article. If you wish, you can take a look at it to see if it needs anymore editing. If so, can you help me on that? Thanks! Captain Spyro 23:39, 18 September 2007 (UTC)"

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