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Liam20102195

Sorry I couldn't intervene sooner... I saw your reports just a bit too late. Like I said, I've left a final warning and I'm keeping an active eye on the article and the user. He's burned up his final warning - if he adds unsourced content like that again, he's toast... ;-) ~Oshwah~^{(talk) (contribs)} 18:39, 12 July 2018 (UTC)

Hi, Okie dokie thank you, Your reply over at RFPP made a lot of sense, Anywya thank you for dealing with it and for your help, Thanks, –Davey2010^Talk 18:46, 12 July 2018 (UTC)

Date format in references

Please refrain from changing the date format in references, such as at https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nissan_Leaf&type=revision&diff=849877906&oldid=849877370 . We have already agreed at Talk:Tesla Model S#RfC about date format in references that yyyy-mm-dd is allowed and that changing away from it without consensus is violating the WP guidelines.  Stepho  talk  00:32, 14 July 2018 (UTC)

I'm not going to keep a huge log of every article where my changes have been objected because the objection rate is very VERY low (in that there's only one objection a year if that), I apply the whole DMY/MDY to all articles so no I shan't refrain from changing them but you're more than welcome to revert which I say you already have done. –Davey2010^Talk 00:56, 14 July 2018 (UTC)

What you just said is that you will try to get away with it even though you know it is against the guidelines. Causing more work for me to maintain the guidelines.  Stepho  talk  04:35, 14 July 2018 (UTC)

Like I said I use this script per CONSISTENCY - There's a huge divide on it sure but this year you're the only person to have had an issue and last year you were the only person to have had an issue ..... I've been doing this for what 4 years now ? and in that time only 3 people have objected now bearing in mind I have used this script on thousands of articles and like I said only 3 people to my knowledge have objected ..... so like I said I shall carry on using this script, Thanks your message. –Davey2010^Talk 12:18, 14 July 2018 (UTC)

Thanks

Thanks for the catch on Riley Reid, I only caught the obvious vandalism I reverted, I missed the other issues right before it. JamesG5 (talk) 17:33, 14 July 2018 (UTC)

Hi JamesG5, No worries you wasn't meant to know, I apologise for not leaving an edit summary tho - I keep forgetting that when you revert back to a specific version the first editor's pinged so sorry about that, Thanks, –Davey2010^Talk 17:41, 14 July 2018 (UTC)

Sorry

Sorry for the streak of bad edits. I promise I won’t be doing that anymore and I hope you enjoy the rest of your Saturday -Bigs!

Hi Bigs7, No worries bud, Thanks you too!, Happy editing :) –Davey2010^Talk 20:49, 14 July 2018 (UTC)

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16:00, 16 July 2018 (UTC)

Edition to Iveco Daily

Hi Davey,

I just read an alert on my wiki account and it was from you. You (and me) were 5 years younger in that time, it seems I read really slow. Below this message you will find the text of the alert I got.

I don't have very much to say. But the reason "it did not appear constructive" seems subjetive from my point of view (subjetive too, of course). If I thought the comment was not constructive then I didn't take the time to write it.

I own a truck from SCAMTRUCKS, so I thought I knew something about it. And as the truck name 'SCAM' its not the company name ('SCAM TRUCKS') then I corrected it and so the term is not ambiguous anymore. The other correction was insert the link to the company, link tested (in their time, and today) and active (www.scv.it . scam vehicles).

Now it is as before my contribution, if you think it is better naming the company SCAM as the truck name and then using an ambiguous name, and without a tested link to the company. Then, as I wrote at the very start of this message, I have no more to say. Leave it as it is, but surely you could (not now, in their time) give some arguments when use the sentence 'not constructive'. Contributors will not feel prone to make contributions if these things are usual.

Thank you, Best Regards, Pepe

"May 2013[edit] Information icon Hello, I'm Davey2010. I wanted to let you know that I undid one or more of your recent contributions to Iveco Daily because it did not appear constructive. If you think I made a mistake, or if you have any questions, you can leave me a message on my talk page. Thanks! – →Davey2010→→Talk to me!→ 16:37, 23 May 2013 (UTC)" — Preceding unsigned comment added by Prrs1000 (talk • contribs)

Hi, I was a newbie at the time of reverting you so I'd take the revert and the warning with a pinch of salt, It was 5 years ago so not worth worrying over, Thanks, –Davey2010^Talk 12:30, 19 July 2018 (UTC)

Blocked for 24 hours

I've blocked you for 24 hours per this edit summary. You've been here long enough to know how unacceptable that sort of behaviour is. Nick (talk) 14:47, 21 July 2018 (UTC)

Nick - Funnily enough I was just about to scrub that and apologise but your block has now stopped that, Had Crissy bothered to help instead of being unneedlessly awkward I wouldn't of got so worked up?!. –Davey2010^Talk 14:51, 21 July 2018 (UTC)

I think, looking at the situation, it's actually you who has been the awkward editor today. You reverted Ansh666's implementation of their AfD closure here then edit warred to restore your interpretation of the closure here before making a personal attack on Chrissymad here. The AfD is explicit and clear - the closure, in bold, is 'redirect'. The additional comment is 'Content can be merged from page history' which means if anybody wishes to add content relating to Travel Republic to Dnata, they can look at the history of Travel Republic and take the content from one of the old revisions of Travel Republic to add into Dnata (subject to attributing it correctly, of course). The closure does not explicitly require a merge to take place and you attempting to force this to happen is inappropriate. Nick (talk) 15:02, 21 July 2018 (UTC)

Like I said on Chrissys talkpage the closing admin to my knowledge has never closed an AFD as merge (because they disagree with that process) but the consensus on that AFD was clearly for merge, My interpretation of the closure was Ansh was open to anyone merging but didn't want to do this themselves which is why I took it upon myself to go ahead with the merge route myself,

I could've gone to their talkpage or at DRV but I felt those options would create unneedless drama so I thought my way would create the least drama but apparently not,

As I have a tendency to make a mess of merges I added a template in the hope someone with more competency would carry this out, I wouldn't say I was being awkward at all to be honest but that being said I do accept your view in that it could and maybe does look that way. –Davey2010^Talk 15:42, 21 July 2018 (UTC)

ummm isn't the block a little hasty Nick? I would have very strongly expected Davey to temper his frustration and apologise. Sometimes it takes a few minutes.. Irondome (talk) 14:56, 21 July 2018 (UTC)

No. Nick (talk) 15:02, 21 July 2018 (UTC)

Why am I being blamed for your block? All I said, in a perfectly civil edit summary was that the redirect was per the closed AFD's consensus. You gave me no time to respond after leaving a rather snippy message on my talk page, followed by you calling me a prick. It was also not an appropriate merge, if the entire contents were appropriate for that article, it wouldn't have been closed as redirect and as it stands now, all the content that you copied over is PR fluff, which is precisely what was discussed. If you had a problem with the AFD or close, it should have been taken to the closing admin or WP:DRV. CHRISSYMAD ❯❯❯¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 14:58, 21 July 2018 (UTC)

Because with all due respect instead of helping me you decided to be awkward over it, If you didn't agree with my merge template you then should've come to my talkpage, That all being said that's no reason to say what I did and I do aplogise for that, When I state "I'm hopeless with X" I would then expect to be helped with or for those disagreeing to come here .... not revert and IMHO get funny over it, Like I said tho I shouldn't of said what I did and apologise for that. –Davey2010^Talk 15:01, 21 July 2018 (UTC)

• Just an observation but it's a bit odd the only contribution this admin has made all day today is to block me...., Just an observation. –Davey2010^Talk 15:04, 21 July 2018 (UTC)

• That's because your behaviour today has dragged me away from the article I'm writing. Nick (talk) 15:08, 21 July 2018 (UTC)

• Well, a civility notice or a "SAY THIS AGAIN AND YOU WILL BE BLOCKED" would've sufficed. –Davey2010^Talk 15:28, 21 July 2018 (UTC)

(talk page stalker) Davey, if you disagree with your block you can request to be unblocked. If you don't know how to, it's {{unblock|your reason here ~~~~}}. Linguist^unEins^uno (Linguist111) 19:13, 21 July 2018 (UTC)

Hi Linguist111, Nice to see you again, Hope you're doing well :),

Tbh in some ways I feel the block was justified and in others not so much but either way I feel if I were to request unblocking (and then succeed) something tells me someone's going to go to ANI with the whole "Unblocking Dave now confirms personal attacks are fine" or words to that effect so I feel as a whole it's best just to wait this out,

Ah well thanks for popping by and yeah hope you're well, Thanks, –Davey2010^Talk 19:34, 21 July 2018 (UTC)

That's okay. I agree, it is probably preferable to serve block time instead of requesting an unblock, which can cause unnecessary additional drama. I’m pretty sure you’ll have learnt not to insult another again like that. Take care. Linguist^unEins^uno (Linguist111) 19:45, 21 July 2018 (UTC)

Exactly, Meh it's only 24 hours so not too bad, Absolutely I mean I wish I never said it in the first place but there we are, Anyway thanks again for popping by, Take care, –Davey2010^Talk 20:03, 21 July 2018 (UTC)

• Just for this to go on record I've apologised to Chrissymad[5], Like I said on their talkpage anger or not those words should never of been said, Anyway yeah just wanted it to go on record that I've apologised, Thanks, –Davey2010^Talk 16:49, 22 July 2018 (UTC)

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A barnstar for you!

	The Special Barnstar
	For your kindness and humanity. Mona.N (talk) 00:23, 23 July 2018 (UTC)

Hi Mona.N, Thanks so much, Take care, –Davey2010^Talk 01:38, 23 July 2018 (UTC)

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• When you log in to your account you can choose to keep being logged in. This checkbox now works better than before on the mobile version for users without JavaScript. [6]
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The Sun

I liked your original argument about reflecting a world-wide point of view. You don't have to be "a sheep" just because a lot of UK editors don't want to think beyond their own point of view :) Wikipedia should be a project for the entire world, not just the 0.8% percent in the UK. I realize that all the US vs. UK conflict on English Wikipedia has created a tribal mentality, but the rest of the world gets ignored in the process. Anyway, thanks for listening. Cheers! Kaldari (talk) 10:07, 27 July 2018 (UTC)

Hi Kaldari, True but at the time I didn't think it would sway towards Keep and thought instead of being the awkward one if you like I figured yeah I'd just be a sheep lol, I absolutely agree I wish there wasn't this big divide but unfortunately there is and like you say there are other countries out there not just the UK & US, Ah well no worries thanks for your message :),

Thanks, –Davey2010^Talk 14:22, 27 July 2018 (UTC)

The truth is Ryan, that US editors and readers often don't think en.Wiki exists outside the US! The solution would be to accord the privilege to busy non US resident Wikipedians to attend real life, dedicated meetings for this massive English language Wikipedia. Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 02:28, 29 July 2018 (UTC)

AfD & AfC

Hi. I'll just point out in case there is any misunderstanding, that AfC doesn't approve anything. AfC itself is not 'approved'. The last say in what gets kept or sent to a deletion process is NPR, our official core process, managed (we hope) by a vetted and accredited user group ;) Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 02:34, 29 July 2018 (UTC)

Hi Kudpung, Admittedly that was certainly a play in my !vote, I've never really paid much attention to the AFC process so don't really have knowledge on it as such, Anyway many thanks for your message :), I've since changed my !vote although not because of the AFC thing, Anyway hope all is well, Thanks, –Davey2010^Talk 14:44, 29 July 2018 (UTC)

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Please comment on Talk:History of Crayola crayons

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Reason for removal

Only unnecessary, old and unreliable citations which have no relation at present were removed and fresh sources were added to compensate. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Meenalxoxo (talk • contribs) 14:40, 2 August 2018 (UTC)

Please don't remove or replace cites as these don't need to be replaced or removed, Thanks. –Davey2010^Talk 14:46, 2 August 2018 (UTC)

Image

Hi. Hm, I do not understand why consensus would be necessary to update the image. The image you added is from 2017 and the one that I added is 2018. Your "Previous is fine" editing summary does not seem to be a valid argument. What is the inconvenience? Best regards

Hi, Because the image is only a year old so thus doesn't need changing, You believe the image should be changed and I disagree so consensus should be sought, At present I'm not seeing a valid reason to replace the image other than RECENTISM which obviously isn't a valid reason, Thanks, –Davey2010^Talk 15:06, 2 August 2018 (UTC)

I think that image needs to updated because she has physically changed: she is still a kid growing up. Whenever a more current good image is available, it's better :) If there isn't a real problem with updating the image, why are you opposing it? "the image is only a year old so thus doesn't need changing" is a pretty personal opinion. --Miaow 15:30, 2 August 2018 (UTC)

Hi Miaow, But she wouldn't of changed that much in a year and personally I don't believe we need to update an image every year, Once every 2 years sure but once a year seems rather excessive, Thanks, –Davey2010^Talk 15:34, 2 August 2018 (UTC)

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Anna Anka is a Swedish-American model, actress and author. Hello, Davey2010. The following is WikiProject Today's articles for improvement's weekly selection: Anna Anka Please be bold and help to improve this article! Previous selections: Club drug • Liqueur Get involved with the TAFI project. You can: Nominate an article • Review nominations Posted by: MusikBot talk 00:05, 13 August 2018 (UTC) using MediaWiki message delivery (talk) on behalf of WikiProject TAFI •

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• CSS in templates can now be stored in a separate page on all wikis. This is called TemplateStyles. This is to make it easier to edit how templates look. [17]

Changes later this week

• There is no new MediaWiki version this week.

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• The developers are planning more ways to block users. This could be blocking someone from just a page or a namespace. You can read more. You can leave feedback on the talk page. [18]

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This week's article for improvement (week 34, 2018)

Guacamole is an avocado-based dip, spread, or salad first developed by the Aztecs in what is now Mexico. Hello, Davey2010. The following is WikiProject Today's articles for improvement's weekly selection: Guacamole Please be bold and help to improve this article! Previous selections: Anna Anka • Club drug Get involved with the TAFI project. You can: Nominate an article • Review nominations Posted by: MusikBot talk 00:05, 20 August 2018 (UTC) using MediaWiki message delivery (talk) on behalf of WikiProject TAFI •

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• The new version of MediaWiki will be on test wikis and MediaWiki.org from 21 August. It will be on non-Wikipedia wikis and some Wikipedias from 22 August. It will be on all wikis from 23 August (calendar).

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Article

Please respond to my talk page, you seem to have ignored it. — Preceding unsigned comment added by CarnageKeith (talk • contribs) 19:28, 20 August 2018 (UTC)

 Done. –Davey2010^Talk 19:29, 20 August 2018 (UTC)

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"The noblest motive is the public good." Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Hello, Davey2010. The following is WikiProject Today's articles for improvement's weekly selection: Public good Please be bold and help to improve this article! Previous selections: Guacamole • Anna Anka Get involved with the TAFI project. You can: Nominate an article • Review nominations Posted by: MusikBot talk 00:05, 27 August 2018 (UTC) using MediaWiki message delivery (talk) on behalf of WikiProject TAFI •

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This week's article for improvement (week 36, 2018)

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• wp10 in ORES is now called articlequality. [32]
• When you get a new message on your talk page you get a yellow message in the toolbar. The preference to show or not show this has been removed. [33]

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A barnstar for you!

	The Barnstar of Diligence
	For due diligence and amazing work PoliceSheep99 (talk) 21:16, 3 September 2018 (UTC)

Thanks. –Davey2010^Talk 21:27, 3 September 2018 (UTC)

Ongoing edits to John Lewis and Waitrose

I accept that a page move may not be appropriate at this time. However please explain your decision to keep reverting edits regarding new logo and name. This logo is currently in use across selected stores and will receive a rollout. I’ll hold off page move for the time being but feel new logo and branding should be reflected. Steven a91 (talk) 15:13, 4 September 2018 (UTC)

(talk page stalker)@Steven a91: The best thing to do is produce a source that says this is definitely the new official name. However, we work on the principle of using the common name and stick with what most people would know the business by. Everyone will still be saying, "I'm just going to pop into John Lewis while I'm here to see if they've got a decent priced toaster". Ritchie333 ^{(talk) (cont)} 15:27, 4 September 2018 (UTC)

Hi @Steven a91:, You're more than welcome to start another RFC which this time I shan't touch but IMHO as per COMMONNAME the name should remain, No one's going to call it "Waitrose and partners" ... It will always be known as Waitrose however in a few years I wouldn't object to the moving as sources will eventually begin to use the new name and lede would be changed to reflect all of that, Cheers, –Davey2010^Talk 15:44, 4 September 2018 (UTC)

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Celebrity Big Brother 22 (UK)

Hey, I fulfilled your RFPP request before I saw that you removed it. Pinging protecting admin Oshwah as courtesy. If the page experiences too much disruption, a short-term semi-protection is also an option. Airplaneman ✈ 21:47, 10 September 2018 (UTC)

Hi Airplaneman, Ah my apologies I had no idea you had removed it otherwise I would've left it, As the winner's been announced I don't think it'd vandalised that much but if it is I'll return to RFPP lol, I would've requested a lot sooner had I know it was under PC but obviously not being around I had no idea, Anyway many thanks for removing it although if you feel it'd be better reapplied I'd have no objections to you reinstating it, Many thanks, –Davey2010^Talk 22:09, 10 September 2018 (UTC)

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• When you move a page the title still shows the old page name. The developers are working on fixing this. [42]

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This week's article for improvement (week 38, 2018)

Musicians at a pub session, an event that involves playing music and/or singing in the relaxed social setting of a local pub, in which the music-making is intermingled with the consumption of ale, stout, and beer and conversation. Hello, Davey2010. The following is WikiProject Today's articles for improvement's weekly selection: Pub session Please be bold and help to improve this article! Previous selections: People's Republic of Angola • Jahangir Get involved with the TAFI project. You can: Nominate an article • Review nominations Posted by: MusikBot talk 00:17, 17 September 2018 (UTC) using MediaWiki message delivery (talk) on behalf of WikiProject TAFI •

AWB filename change

Hi, re this edit: I did not actively change filenames. (just fix bad parameter names). However, I did use AWB GernFixes (spelling etc.), so possiby that routine changed the image name. Incorrectly as we now know. All fine now, have a nice edit. -DePiep (talk) 20:36, 16 September 2018 (UTC)

Hi DePiep, At the time of reverting back I automatically assumed you were fixing that editors edits (like many other editors do) so without thinking I simply reverted back, When I saw you had edited that page again I realised your edits were unrelated to the other editors which is why I thanked you for both edits, Anyway sorry for the reverts, Thanks –Davey2010^Talk 20:53, 16 September 2018 (UTC)

All fine, and no need to excuse. The genfixes edit (filename change) was not needed, so yr revert was OK. -DePiep (talk) 23:02, 16 September 2018 (UTC)

Cool cool, Cheers, –Davey2010^Talk 02:40, 17 September 2018 (UTC)

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This week's article for improvement (week 39, 2018)

St. Louis-style pizza is an example of St. Louis cuisine. Hello, Davey2010. The following is WikiProject Today's articles for improvement's weekly selection: St. Louis cuisine Please be bold and help to improve this article! Previous selections: Pub session • People's Republic of Angola Get involved with the TAFI project. You can: Nominate an article • Review nominations Posted by: MusikBot talk 00:05, 24 September 2018 (UTC) using MediaWiki message delivery (talk) on behalf of WikiProject TAFI •

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The Hills Have Eyes

I can see that you are very interested in horror films and I was wondering if you would like to review an article I nominated for GA: Wes Craven's The Hills Have Eyes. Thanks for your consideration!MagicatthemovieS (talk) 17:09, 5 October 2018 (UTC)MagicatthemovieS

Hi MagicatthemovieS, Personally I would remove the red-wikilinks for the cast and I would also reduce the images a bit - Not everyone uses a huge monitor so for those on mobile or on pre-1800's laptops the images seem excessively big, But ofcourse that's just my opinion which you're more than welcome to ignore :),

Other than that I would say the article is perfect and that you should be very proud! :), Cheers, –Davey2010^Talk 02:07, 6 October 2018 (UTC)

Thanks for the feedback! Would you be interested in conducting a formal review of the article?MagicatthemovieS (talk) 02:09, 6 October 2018 (UTC)MagicatthemovieS

Hi, Sorry I don't really much knowledge with reviewing articles, Sorry I couldn't be of any more help, Thanks for popping by :). –Davey2010^Talk 15:07, 6 October 2018 (UTC)

This week's article for improvement (week 41, 2018)

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Congrats D. I know a couple of these were removing trolling from my talk page and that is much appreciated. Many many more were helping to improve the 'pedia and for that you deserve 100,000 thanks :-) Cheers. MarnetteD|Talk

Thanks talk) & MarnetteD, Very much appreicated :), Weird to think 6 years ago I made my first edit and now 6 years on I've made over one hundred thousand edits! Anyway thanks Dolotta & MarnetteD much appreciated :) –Davey2010^Talk 11:46, 8 October 2018 (UTC)

Glad to have you around! -- Talk (Dolotta (talk) 14:34, 8 October 2018 (UTC))

Diamond Dave, thanks for your contributions to improve the encyclopedia. North America¹⁰⁰⁰ 17:49, 10 October 2018 (UTC)

Thanks Northamerica1000 that's very kind of you, And it obviously goes without saying thank you for all of contributions to the encyclopedia too :) –Davey2010^Talk 17:56, 10 October 2018 (UTC)

Thanks to you. I thank myself for 99.9999% of my edits, because everybody makes some mistakes! North America¹⁰⁰⁰ 18:07, 10 October 2018 (UTC)

"Diamond Dave"  :) Love it! "Diamond Dave Always Has The Best Prices"  ;) You East End bookie you  ;) Seriously, bloody good work mate and congrats! Here's to the next 100K!!! ——SerialNumber54129 18:13, 10 October 2018 (UTC)

Serial Number 54129 - Hahaha love it!! :), Thanks so much mate!, Haha well by my calculations It'll take me roughly 8 years to reach another 100k and it'll take me 54 years to reach 1 million and once I reach 1 million I'll be 83 years old!! , I've spent waaay to long working that out! –Davey2010^Talk 19:08, 10 October 2018 (UTC)

And of course, the 100,000th edit was to a bus-related article. Go figure! North America¹⁰⁰⁰ 02:01, 11 October 2018 (UTC)

Haha IKR out of all the topics in the world it had to be on a bus-related article! *tak* , I couldn't have it any other way lol –Davey2010^Talk 02:08, 11 October 2018 (UTC)

Deadhead bus conversion

I dig bus conversions. See e.g. deadhead bus at right. North America¹⁰⁰⁰ 03:00, 11 October 2018 (UTC)

A sleek-bodied bus converstion

Just a bit more, because you're the only bus enthusiast I've ever come across on wiki: I've seen a few very nice bus conversions, clean and modern, like a new motor home inside; hot water, shower, toilet, water tanks, fridge, solar panels, all electrical, tv, stove and oven, etc. Problem is that nowadays, with the price of fuel combined with low miles per gallon, it's expensive to travel in these. If WW III ever goes down, I'll take off in one of these way out into the woods, next to a stream, with a wood burning stove, and with plenty of provisions, including that to thereafter grow and process my own food, and then hope for the best! No nukes is good nukes. North America¹⁰⁰⁰ 15:21, 14 October 2018 (UTC)

Hi NA, Seeing 12 notifications inregards to my talkpage quite nearly gave me a heart attack!, I thought I was the subject at ANI and then thought I was blocked lol, Glad to know that wasn't the case lol, The bus conversion & camping sounds beautiful!, If WW III went down I'd immediately buy one of these and start my own meth business , Nah I'd buy this and loot supermarkets for anything and everything . –Davey2010^Talk 15:59, 14 October 2018 (UTC)

Diamond Davey: In the US, meth heads are referred to as tweakers. I'd imagine there's tweakers in the greater London area, right? Yuck. Worst thing one could put into their body. Stick with that which is organic, beer and whiskey and such, maybe herb if one's into that, right? Reefer appears to be gaining more acceptance nowadays. Conversely, if WW III goes down, your bathtub "go fast" could make a killing. Yeah, I over-edited my above remark, but I wanted it to be accurate, for posterity reasons. I'm not sorry that you received those notifications, because I'm getting older, which means dumber. Ha! What else now? It is not really looting if the windows are all broken and almost everything is gone from a store; then it's just redecoration for gentrification. Those VW buses are great for camping, but their engines SUCK; always breaking down, overheating, having the timing go out, and more. I think they're great fun, but UGH. North America¹⁰⁰⁰ 16:43, 14 October 2018 (UTC)

Yep plenty of those here in the UK but over here they're more commonly referred to as "druggies" and other slang terms, Personally I've never done drugs or smoked not even as a kid, Seeing what smoking and drugs does to you I suppose it's just never appealed to me ....,

Haha no no the older you get the wiser you become! :)

Haha sounds like a true VW right there!! , –Davey2010^Talk 17:45, 14 October 2018 (UTC)

Well, your choices are wise. Stay lean, mean and clean. Plus, it's those tweaks that are running around stabbing one-another in London, like a bunch of the dumbest sheeple ever. If WW III goes down, you're invited to my campsite. North America¹⁰⁰⁰ 17:58, 14 October 2018 (UTC)

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ORCP

Just a passing thought re:your comment here - should the editor be considered to be "repeatedly coming" to ORCP if they leave 12 months between consecutive polls? Notwithstanding your conclusion that there's been little change since the previous poll, it was in Sep. 2017, making it not all that recent. Airbornemihir (talk) 16:40, 10 October 2018 (UTC)

Hi Airbornemihir, Even annually I would still consider this as "repeatedly coming" Had it been over a year then I would consider that as a simple retry (IE not repeatedly coming if that makes sense), Many thanks, –Davey2010^Talk 17:03, 10 October 2018 (UTC)

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One more time

Revert one more time and u break 3rr rule and will be banned, dont add jokes to wikipedia , we dont need jokes to automobile articles -->Typ932 ^T·C 18:19, 19 October 2018 (UTC)

Do us both a favour and go read WP:BRD!, You've been told to go to the talkpage twice ... don't make me tell you for a third time. –Davey2010^Talk 18:22, 19 October 2018 (UTC)

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Boo!

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    – North America¹⁰⁰⁰ 15:36, 22 October 2018 (UTC)

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Many thanks Northamerica1000, Bizarrely enough it's actually my birthday today so kinda weird to have different greeting on my birthday lol, Anyway many thanks - I'll mass-spam mine around the 29th! :), Thanks, –Davey2010^Talk 16:23, 22 October 2018 (UTC)

Well, happy birthday too! Have a good day, since it's your day! Cheerrriiioooooooo, North America¹⁰⁰⁰ 16:25, 22 October 2018 (UTC)

Thanks so much mate! :), Take care. –Davey2010^Talk 16:48, 22 October 2018 (UTC)

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Please comment on Talk:Health and appearance of Michael Jackson

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Edit reversion

Hello Davey2010,

today you reversed my edit on the article Eurovision Song Contest 2018, where I changed the Russian Kiev (Киев) to the Ukrainian Kyiv (Київ).

Here's three reasons why I would like to see you reverse your reversion:

1) "Kyiv" was used in all official material of the contest

2) Kyiv is Ukrainian-speaking

3) Ukrainian is the only official language of Ukraine List of official languages by country and territory#U

Please restore my version of the article.

EurovisionAndXenomorphs (talk) 18:59, 28 October 2018 (UTC)

Hi EurovisionAndXenomorphs, Apologies for not getting back to you sooner (I only recieved one notification which was for the newsletter after this message so had no idea you even left a message until now)

There seems to be a lot of to and fro as to what the country should go by, As the article goes with Kiev throughout it's only right the name is applied elsewhere, It's also worth noting a recent RM was closed as not moved (being in favour of Kiev instead of Kyiv),

If you want wikilinks changed you should probably go to Talk:Kiev and get some sort of consensus as opposed to randomly changing articles here and there,

Thanks, –Davey2010^Talk 00:42, 29 October 2018 (UTC)

Apologies in advance if there's typos etc - Currently have a migraine due to lack of sleep meaning the laptop brightness is turned down low meaning I can't really see sweet f all so if there are errors please accept my apologies. –Davey2010^Talk 00:44, 29 October 2018 (UTC)

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Nicki Minaj

Why did you roll back my edits to Nicki Minaj? What gives? It's frustrating, I'm putting a lot of work into improving this page. Kim Leung (talk) 20:30, 29 October 2018 (UTC)

Your image captions are fine but in the same edit you're also removing content, By all means reinsert the image captions but please don't remove content without explaining it (or going to the talkpage), Cheers, –Davey2010^Talk 20:33, 29 October 2018 (UTC)

Your Invitation

	Itsa Halloween Party!
	You have to bring your own tricks and treats. It's not the same ole hum drum knock on the door for candy kinda party. No, no, no!! It's the kind you're not sure you'll ever leave....ALIVE!!! BWAHAHAHA!!!! ENTER IF YOU DARE!!! HAPPY HALLOWEEN, DAVEY!!! Atsme✍🏻📧 01:10, 31 October 2018 (UTC)

Thanks Atsme and a Happy Halloween to you too :) –Davey2010^Talk 01:58, 31 October 2018 (UTC)

BYOB! North America¹⁰⁰⁰ 04:41, 31 October 2018 (UTC)

Sounds like a plan! :), Celebrate like it's Christmas lol –Davey2010^Talk 10:06, 31 October 2018 (UTC)

Halloween pumpkins smashed by vandals ready for animal forage – Kula Country Farms, Maui.
"Ha Ha!" – Nelson Muntz

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Nom nom nom :), Literally making me hungry although I've never actually ate a pumpkin so it might be lovely or it imght be gross lol –Davey2010^Talk 18:44, 31 October 2018 (UTC)

It's a squash, and can be cooked. It's not bad when cooked and served with brown sugar and perhaps some pumpkin spice mix. There's also roasted pumpkin seeds too. North America¹⁰⁰⁰ 19:11, 31 October 2018 (UTC)

That actually sounds really really nice :), Must try one one day :) –Davey2010^Talk 19:32, 31 October 2018 (UTC)

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Thanks Iggy and a Happy Halloween to you too :) –Davey2010^Talk 18:34, 31 October 2018 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/National Curriculum (England and Wales) (2nd nomination)

Notification re Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/National Curriculum (England and Wales) (2nd nomination). Algarve1233 (talk) 17:37, 31 October 2018 (UTC)

Hi Algarve1233, Sorry you're going to have to refresh my memory :) - Have I commented on something similar ? A first nom doesn't appear to exist ?, Many thanks (and Happy Halloween if you celebrate it). –Davey2010^Talk 18:36, 31 October 2018 (UTC)

Hi Davey2010, the page was moved after the last discussion so the original AfD which you voted in is at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/National Curriculum (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Matt14451 (talk) 20:37, 31 October 2018 (UTC)

Hi Matt14451, Ah brilliant thank you, I vaguely remember !voting on a curriculum AFD but couldn't say where or when or even if it was an English one, Anyway thanks for your reply it's much apppreciated :). –Davey2010^Talk 20:41, 31 October 2018 (UTC)

Note to self - commented om AFD. –Davey2010^Talk 01:25, 7 November 2018 (UTC)

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Opinion needed

Hello. Would you be interested to say your opinion about the issue raised here — Talk:List of heads of state of Angola#Requested move 2 November 2018? Thanks in advance. --Sundostund (talk) 01:52, 5 November 2018 (UTC)

Hi Sundostund, Thanks I'll take a look tomorrow as currently heading to bed, Thanks, –Davey2010^Talk 02:26, 5 November 2018 (UTC)

 Done - Thanks Sundostund for the invite :) –Davey2010^Talk 01:19, 7 November 2018 (UTC)

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17:28, 5 November 2018 (UTC)

Resolution about changing months

I was temporary inactive from editing Wikipedia and I watch the articles to avoid vandalism. But I didn't you warn me month change. But listen, changing the month on every month is wrong. I want to say I am extremely sorry. I know I am not disruptive. I was quiet and slow from editing. Listen Davey, I know it was difficult for me and changing the months is wrong and I am extremely sorry. If you can accept my apology. Also, I am scared about the "current" dissapearing and I don't want to talk about on a daily basis. I am not owning articles but everyone is allowed to edit. I just watch some aricles to avoid IP vandals too. I will still watch and edit some and I will be careful and have to do better than that next time do not warn me again and it will never happen again. I will happy for your reply so it will not happen again. Tell User:Mungo Kitsch I am sincerely apologize and It will never happen again. This is a resolution and I hope you will accept my apology. Thanks. Steam5 (talk) 13:38, 9 November 2018 (UTC)

Hi Steam5, No need to apologise it's all cool but as a future note if you keep changing the months in templates as well the accessdates then you run the risk of being blocked, Like I said the months should only be changed if the entire article has had the DMY/MDY tool applied,

You still haven't explained this and this tho..... Thanks, –Davey2010^Talk 14:00, 9 November 2018 (UTC)

I still don't want to explain about Olivia Culpo's edit. I think I was scared about the word "current" dissapear. I know I don't own some articles but everyone edits. I think I edit to watch the word "current" on top of the article's history page until it dissapears. Is there an alternate way to watch some articles to avoid vandalism by random IPs and most IPs via mobile devices? Thanks. Steam5 (talk) 14:19, 9 November 2018 (UTC)

Hi, Okay well you should stop making edits like that as it's disruptive, Yep click the middle star on the top right of the page, Thanks, –Davey2010^Talk 14:26, 9 November 2018 (UTC)

I am never disruptive as always. I was temporary inactive and slow from Wikipedia. The good news I click on many of the stars on most articles. I hope this helps. Steam5 (talk) 14:29, 9 November 2018 (UTC)

@Steam5: I have read your statement mentioning me; thanks for your explanation. Mungo Kitsch (talk) 20:34, 11 November 2018 (UTC)

I reverted your close

Since you said you didn't object to being reverted there, I went ahead and did it. I don't feel like anything was resolved one way or the other. I'm willing to be wrong on this, but I'd like a little clarity on the subject first. SarekOfVulcan (talk) 22:11, 9 November 2018 (UTC)

Hi SarekOfVulcan, Thanks for the heads up, I can't really see any other outcome other than a "reminder" so to speak... I feel that's the best resolution you're going to get but ofcourse I could be completely wrong, Many thanks, –Davey2010^Talk 22:17, 9 November 2018 (UTC)

Opinion needed, again

Hello again. Would you be interested to say your opinion about the issue raised here — Talk:List of German presidents#Requested move 6 November 2018? Thanks in advance. --Sundostund (talk) 22:15, 10 November 2018 (UTC)

 Done, Many thanks Sundostund. –Davey2010^Talk 22:29, 10 November 2018 (UTC)

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19:21, 12 November 2018 (UTC)

Doria Ragland

Is there a reason CSS image crop is not okay in infoboxes? Just asking, I don't know. By the way, I can probably extract a slighty better (very minor improvement really) image as I found a slightly better source. - Alexis Jazz 05:45, 13 November 2018 (UTC)

Hi Alexis Jazz, Apologies for the delayed response I'd completely forgot about your message (and then saw your name at Commons which reminded me: ) )

Generally cropped versions are preferred over the template stuff as with cropped images it's not really hard to go wrong .... whereas with the template stuff it would take some reading first,

Thanks, –Davey2010^Talk 17:24, 13 November 2018 (UTC)

Alfred Theodore Joseph Bastien

Can you please review your assessment on the file moves for Alfred Theodore Joseph Bastien. I cna't see how have the words "Creator" in front of the name serves any purpose. I would have thought the request being at uploader request would have been sufficient. Standard naming for such files is artist - work name - accession number. Much appreciated.--Labattblueboy (talk) 14:06, 15 November 2018 (UTC)

Hi Labattblueboy, I originally had an issue with the first request but's gone completely out of my head as to what the issue was so I've gone ahead and renamed it (I thought I added a reason when declining but seemingly not so no idea), Anyway apologies for that, Thanks, –Davey2010^Talk 14:35, 15 November 2018 (UTC)

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François Poullain de la Barre

Instead of using them for meaningless threats, you might use one or even several of your neurones to realize that File:Francois Poullain de la Barre.jpg and File:Pierre Bayle.jpg contain the very same portrait. So one of them needs to be renamed or deleted.Sapphorain (talk) 23:05, 16 November 2018 (UTC)

Sapphorain Your rename request "Please rename or suppress; this is NOT de la Barre" makes no mention of this other portrait, Simply saying "This is NOT so and so" means nothing ..... –Davey2010^Talk 00:04, 17 November 2018 (UTC)

But I did mention this other portrait in the first request, which was also rejected. Moreover I had put a link to this other portrait in the description of the de la Barre file. Sapphorain (talk) 07:36, 17 November 2018 (UTC)

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Blackpool Transport reverted edit 22 August 2018

Hello Davey2010, I have recently noticed that you reverted a number of edits in one go, on the Blackpool Transport Wikipedia page back on the 22 August 2018. One of those edits reverted was contributed by myself back on the 18 March 2018, where you reverted to the last revision done just before mine, which was contributed on the 2 January 2018. My edit mainly focused on all the past historic buses that operated in Blackpool since 1921, under the heading "List of bus types". You did leave a reason for reverting all those edits, which was "Restore back to last good version - bus cruft / copyvio imgs". However, I do not understand from that reason why you reverted my edit. There is another Wikipedia page linked to the Blackpool Transport page called Blackpool Tramway, which gives extensive information on all of the Blackpool Tramway tramcar fleet classes from 1885 onwards, so I feel that there should also be a page on Wikipedia that covers all the Blackpool bus fleet classes that have operated in Blackpool since 1921, either on the Blackpool Transport page or on a separate new page linked to the Blackpool Transport page. Could you explain why you therefore reverted my edit please? Thankyou.

PryceV1 (talk) 20:45, 19 November 2018 (UTC)

Hi PryceV1, I still stand by that comment I feel the content fails BUSCRUFT - When I say buscruft I mean over-detailed content that would only interest bus enthusiasts, Ofcourse I'm not the be all and end all of Wikipedia so I would kindly suggest you start an RFC on the talkpage, I also don't agree with your changes on the Tramways article but reverting back would be disruptove and in all fairness no one else has reverted you or seemingly had an issue, Thanks, –Davey2010^Talk 20:57, 19 November 2018 (UTC)

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Patrick

I suggest dropping the stick regarding Patrick. Find more (recent) bad taggings/nominations by Patrick so you can actually make a solid point, or find a better target.

Don't take this as a command - I have no power to tell you what to do - but a suggestion. If you continue on your current path, I don't see how that could end well. Just trying to look out for you. - Alexis Jazz 20:20, 21 November 2018 (UTC)

Thanks Alexis Jazz, I've decided to strike and redact all - bizarrely I didn't realise it was all over one image, I thought there were multiple taggings which is why I became so rattled, Thanks for popping by, Thanks, –Davey2010^Talk 21:01, 21 November 2018 (UTC)

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Talk

What talk page? I have done this. --Slindsell15 (talk) 16:19, 26 November 2018 (UTC)

Hi, Then you need to wait and allow people to chime in, This can take days, weeks and even months, I'll take a look now, Thanks, –Davey2010^Talk 16:24, 26 November 2018 (UTC)

Do you have a high authority in wiki? if so I could use your help on the doctor who page. thanks --Slindsell15 (talk) 16:31, 26 November 2018 (UTC)

Hi Slindsell15, I like to think I'm God on here occasionaly but apart from that no :), Unfortunately even if I eas an admin I couldn't and wouldn't do anything differently, Everyone needs to go to talkpages when there's disputes it's how this place works, If you odn't like talking to people then unfortunately this place isn't for you, Thanks, –Davey2010^Talk 16:34, 26 November 2018 (UTC)

All good

Thanks for the apology. May seem like nothing, but it is rare on here for people to step up and say they're sorry, even over something small like a mistimed sarcastic comment. The comment itself wasn't a big deal, but it came at a time when I was already having a rough day. So your willingness to step up and apologize is greatly appreciated. Thanks again. --Zackmann (^{Talk to me}/_{What I been doing}) 18:13, 26 November 2018 (UTC)

Hi Zackmann08, Again really sorry for the dickish comment, Unfortunately the less sleep I have the more of a dick I become and it certainly doesn't help when you're sat in a class for 6-7 hours doing mind-numbing rubbish you've done 5 times before!!,

Had I remembered I would've struck and apologised much much sooner but yeah really really sorry for the comment,

Many thanks for your message :),

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Tanya Burr

Hello,

I noticed you have access to edit Tanya Burr, and I believe her filmography section needs updating according to her IMDB. If you could update it, that’d be super helpful.

Thanks Joesimnett (talk) 13:56, 5 December 2018 (UTC)

• Hi Joesimnett, You're more than welcome to go to the talkpage and update her section there (and then someone can paste it over), Just remember to add {{Edit extended-protected}} before your message, Cheers, –Davey2010^Talk 15:01, 5 December 2018 (UTC)

Groupies

We'll never know because Arbcom Rob refuses to acknowledge the multiple requests to name the people against whom he is casting these aspersions. Bad form for an admin, let alone an Arb, and now his fellow Arbs all rushing to his defence. Truly eyewatering. The Rambling Man (talk) 16:57, 5 December 2018 (UTC)

Hi The Rambling Man, I completely agree, If he believes there are genuine groupies then he needs to name them or failing that redact the ridiculous comment .... but no he does neither and now we have even more bloody drama, Just what the project needs!. –Davey2010^Talk 17:03, 5 December 2018 (UTC)

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Closing a discussion on an admin noticeboard

https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Commons:Administrators%27_noticeboard/User_problems&diff=330828503&oldid=330826710

It's not that I disagree. In fact, I agree that nothing will come from that report. But if memory serves me right, you were warned previously not to close threads on admin noticeboards. It's rather unusual on Commons. So it may not be wise.

Again, I personally agree with the closure itself. But on Commons this is generally left to admins. I'm not going to stop or revert you, just reminding you. - Alexis Jazz 01:05, 10 December 2018 (UTC)

Hi Alexis Jazz, Many thanks for your message, My apologies I did actually forget all about it, Being used to doing it here it's rather hard remembering not to do it there, I just did it without thinking,

Anyway I've obviously undone the closure. many thanks for your message :), –Davey2010^Talk 02:14, 10 December 2018 (UTC)

It seems like the denizens of commons have some funny ways altogether..Simon Adler (talk) 02:40, 10 December 2018 (UTC)

Hi Simon Adler, The way Commons sees it is an Administrator board therefore only admins must close discussions ... if you take a look over there generally closures are a rare thing meaning like the one I closed discussions go from the core issue to something then completely unrelated and or trivial and then discussions turn into a timesink, Alexis was to put it bluntly saving me from the timesink that would end up being another ANU discussion over the closure, –Davey2010^Talk 02:49, 10 December 2018 (UTC)

A beer for you!

Have a nightcap Davey :) Simon Adler (talk) 02:58, 10 December 2018 (UTC)

Haha thank you Simon Adler, Take care mate, –Davey2010^Talk 03:14, 10 December 2018 (UTC)

Just call me Si Davey. I used to be Irondome but changed me name to the real one. See you around mate! Simon Adler (talk) 04:01, 10 December 2018 (UTC)

Here's some pretzels to go with that brew, Happy Holidays! ^tm North America¹⁰⁰⁰ 04:04, 10 December 2018 (UTC)

Ahhhh I thought you sounded familiar :), See around mate,

Thanks Northamerica1000 and Happy Holidays to you too :). –Davey2010^Talk 11:25, 10 December 2018 (UTC)

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Merry Christmas

Merry Cristmas everybody!!!

"And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold,

I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord."

Luke 2:10-11 (King James Version)

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Hi Ozzie10aaaa, I'm so sorry I had completely forgot to reply!, Thanks so much for the Christmas greeting and I hope you and yours have a great Crimbo & New Year :), I'll get my greeting sent out at some point this year , Thanks again, –Davey2010^Talk 11:40, 14 December 2018 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Original Barnstar
	Thank for the addition on the LDV Convoy, I didn't know they had a earlier version. I have very fond memories of being in these for school trips and it a shame they are thinning out quick. Vauxford (talk) 16:39, 16 December 2018 (UTC)

Hi Vauxford, Thanks so much!, I too have very fond memories of these, Such a shame to see such a great vehicle go from being the most seen bus or van to now barely being seen at all, I even recall for a good 2-3-4 years these were constant on sites like Ebay and the alike ... now there's barely a convoy on there, Guess these beauties can't last forever unfortunately :(,

Many thanks for the barnstar!, Keep up the great work mate, Thanks, –Davey2010^Talk 16:54, 16 December 2018 (UTC)

Indeed, it hard to find one in good condition, the only decent ones I can find are late 2005/2006. The one on the Infobox is missing it wing mirror (I didn't notice this at the time). --Vauxford (talk) 17:17, 16 December 2018 (UTC)

Couldn't tell you the years but I know recently as well as in the past I've seen some that are in immaculate condition surprisingly, Haha not gonna lie I did notice it a few months ago but wasn't worth mentioning or even replacing :), –Davey2010^Talk 17:27, 16 December 2018 (UTC)

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Exhibit "A"?

Hello! I read your recent comment at the discussion about C. Iblis. I have made a recent return to regular editing, and I have indeed viewed those "IAR" banners here and there. Just to add a mild comment: I think that kind of thing sets a very bad example for other editors who may not understand what the intention is (I do not,) and they may take it as a touchstone to engage in contentious editing/ discussion with impunity. If I were myself accused of such a thing, I would point to the permission of such banners as prima facie. This is not meant to be a complaint or indictment of any kind, only my opinion. Regards, Hamster Sandwich (talk) 19:54, 17 December 2018 (UTC)

Thanks for your comments, I would rather not get into a debate over it but for me I prefer to follow common sense than every policy by the letter, I've pretty much gone with IAR in the 5-6 years of being here, Anyway thanks again for your comments. –Davey2010^Talk 19:59, 17 December 2018 (UTC)

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Merry Merry

		Happy Christmas!
		Hello Davey2010, Early in A Child's Christmas in Wales the young Dylan and his friend Jim Prothero witness smoke pouring from Jim's home. After the conflagration has been extinguished Dylan writes that Nobody could have had a noisier Christmas Eve. And when the firemen turned off the hose and were standing in the wet, smoky room, Jim's Aunt, Miss. Prothero, came downstairs and peered in at them. Jim and I waited, very quietly, to hear what she would say to them. She said the right thing, always. She looked at the three tall firemen in their shining helmets, standing among the smoke and cinders and dissolving snowballs, and she said, "Would you like anything to read?" My thanks to you for your efforts to keep the 'pedia readable in case the firemen chose one of our articles :-) Best wishes to you and yours and happy editing in 2019. MarnetteD|Talk 18:46, 18 December 2018 (UTC)

Hi MarnetteD, Haha awww, Thanks so much Marnette for your lovely greeting, I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year :), Take care, –Davey2010^Talk 19:01, 18 December 2018 (UTC)

You are welcome D and thanks for you wishes as well. MarnetteD|Talk 19:02, 18 December 2018 (UTC)

You're welcome :), I'll get mine sent out over Thursday or Friday :), Thanks, –Davey2010^Talk 19:08, 18 December 2018 (UTC)

AIV

Hi Davey2010. Regarding your recent report at WP:AIV, I'd like to give a friendly reminder about not publicly connecting Wikipedia usernames to real world identities. Wikipedia takes the WP:OUTING policy seriously, even with well intentioned actions. Regards, -- Ed (Edgar181) 19:48, 18 December 2018 (UTC)

Hi Ed, My sincere apologies, Despite the claim I actually have no idea if they do even work there but I simply reached that conclusion only due to their edits although now I think of it it could've been a parent or even a copy/paste job, I'll be a lot more careful infuture, My apologies again, Thanks, –Davey2010^Talk 20:07, 18 December 2018 (UTC)

OK, I understand. I agree with you that it's highly likely that there is COI issue here. -- Ed (Edgar181) 20:10, 18 December 2018 (UTC)

Peace Dove Christmas

Peace is a state of balance and understanding in yourself and between others, where respect is gained by the acceptance of differences, tolerance persists, conflicts are resolved through dialog, peoples rights are respected and their voices are heard, and everyone is at their highest point of serenity without social tension.

Happy Holidays. ―Buster7 ☎ 20:15, 18 December 2018 (UTC)

Hi Buster7, Thank you so much that's so lovely!, I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year, Thanks, –Davey2010^Talk 20:40, 18 December 2018 (UTC)

Blocked and revdelled?

Re this ANI revision, the legal threat doesn't seem to have been revdelled. Perhaps I'm missing something? Pinkbeast (talk) 20:04, 21 December 2018 (UTC)

Hi Pinkbeast, Ah right sorry I just assumed it had, I've asked CambridgeBayWeather whether it should be revdelled or not - If it's a no then I'll amend the closure, Thanks, –Davey2010^Talk 20:16, 21 December 2018 (UTC)

Happy Holidays

Best wishes for this holiday season! Thank you for your Wiki contributions in 2018. May 2019 be prosperous and joyful. --K.e.coffman (talk) 22:19, 21 December 2018 (UTC) Noël ~ καλά Χριστούγεννα ~ З Калядамі ~ חנוכה שמח ~ Gott nytt år!

Hi K.e.coffman, Thanks so much, and I wish you and your a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year :), Thanks, –Davey2010^Talk 22:43, 21 December 2018 (UTC)

Seasonal Greetings!

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2019!

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★Trekker Thanks so much, and I wish you and your a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year :), I'll get my Xmas message sent out tomorrow!, Anyway thanks again, –Davey2010^Talk 13:18, 22 December 2018 (UTC)

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• Hi BOZ, Haha I love the small print!, Same here I celebrate Christmas all year round! :), Anyway thanks so much for your greeting, and I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year :), I'll get my Xmas message sent out tomorrow!, Anyway thanks again, –Davey2010^Talk 16:48, 22 December 2018 (UTC)

Merry Christmas

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Merry Christmas

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Yo Ho Ho

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Only 2 more sleeps

	Happy Holidays!
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Seasons Greetings

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Adapted from {{Season's Greetings}}

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Merry Xmas

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Seasons Greetings

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !!!

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Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda

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Merry Christmas Baby... and hoping that you have a good New Year  !!

a merry Christmas to you.....!

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Happy Holidays!

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Merry Christmas!

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Merry Christmas Davey

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Happy holidays!

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Merry Chrismouse:)

so, just where Chrismousies hidden?

Hi Davey2010, hope you have a great festive season. Coolabahapple (talk) 23:01, 23 December 2018 (UTC)

Seasons Greetings

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This week's article for improvement (week 52, 2018)

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Xmas

FWiW Bzuk (talk) 01:04, 24 December 2018 (UTC)

Merry Christmas!

Wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year 2018! Have a wonderful season! --AntanO 02:33, 24 December 2018 (UTC)

Happy holidays!

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Season's Greetings!

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Merry Christmas!

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Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas Davey! Thank you for bringing joy to our talk pages every year! My very best wishes for this holiday season. May your heart be filled with happiness during this special time. Keep spreading happiness! --Crystallizedcarbon (talk) 08:58, 24 December 2018 (UTC)

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas Davey2010


Hi Davey2010, I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year,
May next year be prosperous and joyful.
   –Scopecreep ^{Merry Xmas / Happy New Year} 10.43, 24 December 2018 (UTC)

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Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas Davey, and wishing you and yours a happy & prosperous 2019! FeydHuxtable (talk) 13:54, 24 December 2018 (UTC)

Hi FeydHuxtable, Oh wow that snowy image is so beautiful, Wow!, If only it snowed like that here :(, Thanks so much for your lovely greeting, Have a great crimbo & new year :), Thanks, –Davey2010 ^{Merry Christmas / Happy New Year} 13:58, 24 December 2018 (UTC)

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2019!

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Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas Thanks for your Christmas wishes and best wishes to you, too Deamonpen (talk) 14:57, 24 December 2018 (UTC)

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2019!

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Happy Holidays!

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2019!

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Merry Christmas!

	Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2019!
	Hope you enjoy the Christmas eve with the ones you love and step into the new year with lots of happiness and good health. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year! GSS (talk|c|em) 17:52, 24 December 2018 (UTC)

Merry Christmas

Thanks very much for your message, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to yourself as well. Kosack (talk) 18:02, 24 December 2018 (UTC)

Thanks so much Kosack:), Hope you have a lovely Christmas and New Year, Thanks, –Davey2010 ^{Merry Christmas / Happy New Year} 18:04, 24 December 2018 (UTC)

Austral season's greetings

	Austral season's greetings
	Tuck into this! We've made about three of these in the last few days for various festivities. Supermarkets are stuffed with cheap berries. Season's greetings! Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 22:23, 24 December 2018 (UTC)

Hi Cas Liber, Mmmm that looks so yummy!, I'm very hungry now! :), I don't really have any desert so the best I can offer is a cuppa and a mince pie :),

Many thanks for your (delicious) greeting,

Hope you have a lovely Xmas & New Year, Thanks, –Davey2010 ^{Merry Christmas / Happy New Year} 22:49, 24 December 2018 (UTC)

Mince pie. Deep reflection on my oesophagal reflexes has overridden the salivating enticements of Pavlovas and mince pies. I will be sleepless tonight, waiting for Santa to drop a four-and-twenty or a Cornish pasty down the chimbly for brekkie. No matter how elegantly I snuff the Italian trough with its infinite variety, -as I did tonight, hosted by a master chef in his kitchen, the barbarian within at times breaks out for the earliest tucker redolent in the memory banks. Best wishes to you and yours for a happy and prosperous new year.Nishidani (talk) 23:35, 24 December 2018 (UTC)

Tis the season

	Holiday Cheer!
	To Davey2010, best wishes to you and yours for a joyous holiday season and a happy & healthy 2019. Ewulp (talk) 01:39, 25 December 2018 (UTC)

Season's greetings

Thank you for the good wishes. I can't remember interacting with you before, but anyway, have a happy holiday season and all the best for 2019. Akld guy (talk) 02:12, 25 December 2018 (UTC)

Season's Greetings

Hello there! Shearonink (talk) wishes you & yours the very best of the season!

Whether you celebrate Christmas, Diwali, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa,
Festivus (for the rest of us!) or even the Saturnalia,
here's to
hoping your holiday time is wonderful
and that the New Year will be an improvement upon the old.
CHEERS!

Share these holiday wishes by adding {{subst:User:Shearonink/Holiday}} ~~~~ to your friends' talk pages.

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2019!

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2019!

Hello Davey2010, may you be surrounded by peace, success and happiness on this seasonal occasion. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Sending you heartfelt and warm greetings for Christmas and New Year 2019. Happy editing, Walk Like an Egyptian (talk) 05:43, 25 December 2018 (UTC) Spread the love by adding {{subst:Seasonal Greetings}} to other user talk pages.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, all you lot

Season's greetings to you, Davey2010, and to the 2009 other Daveys too.

Clarityfiend (talk) 05:53, 25 December 2018 (UTC)

Please join the discussion

Hi Davey, hope you are enjoying Xmas, thanks for your message. Please see Talk:Audi Q7 so we can reach a consensus in relation to the better quality example. As you are the expert in resolving conflicts, I ask you for third opinions. --EurovisionNim (talk to me)(see my edits) 06:06, 25 December 2018 (UTC)

Saw your revert. Please see talkpage on Talk:Audi Q7. Cheers --EurovisionNim (talk to me)(see my edits) 08:25, 25 December 2018 (UTC)

Hi Nim, Many thanks for the heads up, You should go to the talkpage before reverting or changing the content, Anyway Merry Xmas and Happy New Year :) Cheers, –Davey2010 ^{Merry Christmas / Happy New Year} 08:30, 25 December 2018 (UTC)

Are you able to respond to the image changes please? I don't want to be a pain to you. You're a great friend, however because knowing you'd have more experience than me, i want some mentoring. Could you please have a look? Thanks :) and I want to be a better editor --EurovisionNim (talk to me)(see my edits) 08:31, 25 December 2018 (UTC)

Will do, Many thanks , –Davey2010 ^{Merry Christmas / Happy New Year} 08:33, 25 December 2018 (UTC)

Merry Christmas Davey!

We wish you a Merry Christmas,

We wish you a Merry Christmas,

We wish you a Merry Christmas,

And a Happy New Year!

May your holidays be filled with peace and joy. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user a Merry Christmas, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Happy New Year! TheSandDoctor ^Talk 08:22, 25 December 2018 (UTC)
Adapted from {{Xmas6}}. Spread the cheer by adding {{subst:User:Altamel/Christmas}} to their talk page.

I am about 99% sure that I have yet to hand out this template, so thought, why not? Wishing you and your family the best in the new year and a very Merry Christmas! --TheSandDoctor ^Talk 08:22, 25 December 2018 (UTC)

Hi User:TheSandDoctor, Haha thanks so much :), Wow your greeting is beautiful so beautiful infact I might nick it next year , Anyway thanks so much and I wish you and yours a very Merry Xmas and a very Happy New Year :). –Davey2010 ^{Merry Christmas / Happy New Year} 08:27, 25 December 2018 (UTC)

Feel free to! Category:Christmas WikiLove templates is a wonderful list I seem to keep losing and simultaneously rediscovering by near fluke. Okay, yes. It was last year that was my first Christmas on the 'pedia and yes that means it was only once before that I missed it, but give it to me this one time. It is probably going to become tradition.

That template in particular is User:Altamel/Christmas, if you're interested. With over 35 million accounts and 130k+ active editors (if I recall correctly), there are always users in need of a seasonal template, so feel free to take it for a spin even now, it is literally Christmas at least somewhere for the next ~26 hours (counting Hawaii) . --TheSandDoctor ^Talk 08:33, 25 December 2018 (UTC)

And just curious, what was that template that you used on my talk page? Might like to redistribute it in the morning --TheSandDoctor ^Talk 08:35, 25 December 2018 (UTC)

Hi User:TheSandDoctor, Ah you're a legend thanks so much!, Didn't even know that category even existed! :),

Haha I just might do that :)

Haha it's not one - I nicked the box but I've pretty much done it all from scratch ,

Anyway have a lovely Xmas and New Year :), Thanks, –Davey2010 ^{Merry Christmas / Happy New Year} 08:46, 25 December 2018 (UTC)

Well then, you, sir, are the real legend! I have modified it slightly and added it to my userpage. It will stay there until Christmas is over everywhere. I might try and automate the process (ie using templates & logic to display yearly on Dec 25th-26th server time) for future years, but we shall see. Anyways, I am actually heading off for the night now haha. Have a good one, --TheSandDoctor ^Talk 08:54, 25 December 2018 (UTC)

User:TheSandDoctor Haha well I feel honoured , Wait is it the 26th now there then ?, Currently as of writing this it's 11am :), Anyway thanks so much and I hope have or had a great Christmas, Take care, –Davey2010 ^{Merry Christmas / Happy New Year} 11:03, 25 December 2018 (UTC)

When you sent that, it was 3:03am Dec 25th my time. Currently (at time of writing) 10:13am Christmas day. I just meant the 26th as that would ensure it was up for the entirety of Christmas across all timezones. --TheSandDoctor ^Talk 18:13, 25 December 2018 (UTC)

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2019

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2019!

Hello Davey2010, may you be surrounded by peace, success and happiness on this seasonal occasion. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Sending you heartfelt and warm greetings for Christmas and New Year 2019. Happy editing, Whispyhistory (talk) 08:57, 25 December 2018 (UTC) Spread the love by adding {{subst:Seasonal Greetings}} to other user talk pages.

Merry Xmas

Thanks for your message and appreciation. What can I say but same to you! Chemical Engineer (talk) 10:20, 25 December 2018 (UTC)

Season's greetings!

Hi Dave: Seasons greetings to you and yours this holiday season, and have a great New Year! North America¹⁰⁰⁰ 14:03, 25 December 2018 (UTC)

Hi User:Northamerica1000, Oh wow thanks so much! :), That is very kind of you not only for send a greeting but also to add the cars - It's beautiful!! :), Thanks so much, I hope you and yours have a lovely day today and all have a Happy and Healthy New Year, Thanks, –Davey2010 ^{Merry Christmas / Happy New Year} 14:26, 25 December 2018 (UTC)

Thanks so much for the kind words, and keep on drifting! North America¹⁰⁰⁰ 14:27, 25 December 2018 (UTC)

You're very welcome, Haha will do, Take care mate, –Davey2010 ^{Merry Christmas / Happy New Year} 14:30, 25 December 2018 (UTC)

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Everyone

I would like to wish all of my family, friends, talkpage stalkers and everyone I've spammed this week a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy and Healthy New Year,
I hope you all have a lovely day today and I hope you all have a great New Year,
Thanks, –Davey2010 ^{Merry Christmas / Happy New Year} 14:29, 25 December 2018 (UTC)

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

	Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
	Hi Davey2010, I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy and Prosperous New Year, Thanks for all your help and thanks for all your contributions to the 'pedia, VincentLUFan (talk) (Kenton!) 14:36, 25 December 2018 (UTC)

Gabbie Hanna

Hi! I'm currently working on the article above. Please do not undo again until i'm finished in a couple of minutes. Cartoon network freak (talk) 14:40, 25 December 2018 (UTC)

Hi Cartoon network freak, With all due respect I'm not a mind reader .... Had you added the Template:In use tag then I wouldn't of reverted but like I said I can't read minds or see into the future unfortunately :), Cheers, –Davey2010 ^{Merry Christmas / Happy New Year} 14:43, 25 December 2018 (UTC)

Hi again! I'm ready, what do you think the table looks like now? Merry Christmas and no worries haha :) Best; — Preceding unsigned comment added by Cartoon network freak (talk • contribs) 25 December 2018 (UTC)

Hi mate, It still says "Cite error: There are <ref group=upper-alpha> tags or {{efn-ua}} templates on this page, but the references will not show without a {{reflist|group=upper-alpha}} template or {{notelist-ua}} template (see the help page). - Unfortunately the whole ref error thing isn't my forte so I can't really help I'm afraid,

I hope you and yours have a lovely Crimbo & a very Happy & Healthy New Year :), Thanks, –Davey2010 ^{Merry Christmas / Happy New Year} 14:56, 25 December 2018 (UTC)

I don't see any errors anymore. Am I blind lol? Cartoon network freak (talk) 15:45, 25 December 2018 (UTC)

Haha nope you've fixed it - You fixed it the moment I posted the above reply :), Thanks for fixing :). –Davey2010 ^{Merry Christmas / Happy New Year} 15:55, 25 December 2018 (UTC)

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2019!

Hello Davey2010, may you be surrounded by peace, success and happiness on this seasonal occasion. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Sending you heartfelt and warm greetings for Christmas and New Year 2019. Happy editing, Hhkohh (talk) 14:51, 25 December 2018 (UTC) Spread the love by adding {{subst:Seasonal Greetings}} to other user talk pages.

Hope you can gain admin power in 2019 Hhkohh (talk) 14:51, 25 December 2018 (UTC)

Hi Hhkohh, Sorry just spotted your comment, Unfortunately I don't really wanna be an admin, That ship has long sailed past but thank you for your comment it's appreciated :), Thanks, –Davey2010 ^{Merry Christmas / Happy New Year} 16:01, 25 December 2018 (UTC)

Merry Christmas!

We wish you a Merry Christmas,

We wish you a Merry Christmas,

We wish you a Merry Christmas,

And a Happy New Year!

May your holidays be filled with peace and joy. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user a Merry Christmas, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Happy New Year! Binod Basnet (talk) 15:37, 25 December 2018 (UTC)
Adapted from {{Xmas6}}. Spread the cheer by adding {{subst:User:Altamel/Christmas}} to their talk page.

Greetings.

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2019!

Hello Davey2010, may you be surrounded by peace, success and happiness on this seasonal occasion. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Sending you heartfelt and warm greetings for Christmas and New Year 2019. Happy editing, DBigXrayᗙ 15:51, 25 December 2018 (UTC) Spread the love by adding {{subst:Seasonal Greetings}} to other user talk pages.

Hope the new year will bring more friendly debates and collaboration between us. --DBigXrayᗙ 15:51, 25 December 2018 (UTC)

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2019!

Hello Davey2010, may you be surrounded by peace, success and happiness on this seasonal occasion. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Sending you heartfelt and warm greetings for Christmas and New Year 2019. Happy editing, Chris Troutman (talk) 17:35, 25 December 2018 (UTC) Spread the love by adding {{subst:Seasonal Greetings}} to other user talk pages.

Thanks Chris that's very kind of you, I hope you and yours are having a wonderful Christmas and I hope you have a very Happy New Year, Thanks, –Davey2010 ^{Merry Christmas / Happy New Year} 17:37, 25 December 2018 (UTC)

Merry Christmas!

Methinks I see an heavenly Host Of angels on the wing; Methinks I hear their cheerful notes, So merrily they sing. Let all your fears be banished hence, Glad tidings I proclaim; For there's a Savior born today And Jesus is his name. Lay down your crooks and quit your flocks, To Bethlehem repair; And let your wandering steps be squared By yonder shining star. Seek not in courts or palaces; Nor royal curtains draw; But search the stable, See your God extended on the straw. Then learn from hence, ye rural swains, The meekness of your God, Who left the boundless realms of joy, To ransom you with blood. The master of the inn refused A more commodious place; Ungenerous soul of savage mold And destitute of grace. - from William Billings, "Shiloh"

Happy editing, into 2019 and beyond! --Ser Amantio di Nicolao^{Che dicono a Signa?}_{Lo dicono a Signa.} 18:12, 25 December 2018 (UTC)

Hi Ser Amantio di Nicolao, Wow that's a beautiful poem, Many thanks for sharing this with me and many thanks for your Christmas wishes, Hope you and yours have or have had a wonder Xmas & I hope you have a Happy New Year, Thanks, –Davey2010 ^{Merry Christmas / Happy New Year} 18:24, 25 December 2018 (UTC)

And a Happy New Year

Merry
Rexxmas
2018

Hi RexxS, There's something about your greetings that I just love!, They're so colourful and bright they're lovely, Many thanks for your greeting, Hope you had (or are having) a lovely Crimbo, Take care, –Davey2010 ^{Merry Christmas / Happy New Year} 19:28, 25 December 2018 (UTC)

Best wishes

Merry Christmas
and happy new year!
Arjuno (talk 21:02, 25 December 2018 (UTC)

Hi Arhuno, Arr that's beautiful thank you so much :), Thanks, –Davey2010 ^{Merry Christmas / Happy New Year} 21:08, 25 December 2018 (UTC)

Yo Ho Ho

Liz ^{Read! Talk!} is wishing you Seasons Greetings! Whether you celebrate your hemisphere's Solstice or Christmas, Diwali, Hogmanay, Hanukkah, Lenaia, Festivus or even the Saturnalia, this is a special time of year for almost everyone!

Spread the holiday cheer by adding {{subst:User:WereSpielChequers/Dec15b}} to your friends' talk pages.

Thanks Liz, Merry Xmas and I hope you and yours have a Healthy and Happy New Year, Thanks, –Davey2010 ^{Merry Christmas / Happy New Year} 00:50, 26 December 2018 (UTC)

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2019 !!!

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2019!

Hello Davey2010, may you be surrounded by peace, success and happiness on this seasonal occasion. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Sending you heartfelt and warm greetings for Christmas and New Year 2019. Happy editing, Wira rhea (talk) 12:04, 26 December 2018 (UTC) Spread the love by adding {{subst:Seasonal Greetings}} to other user talk pages.

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love gave to me...

5 large Jimbos
4 block evasions
3 edit wars
2 legal threats
and a MASSIVE vandalism spree...— Preceding unsigned comment added by Sebastion Bickerton-King (talk • contribs) 20:20, 29 December 2018 (UTC)

Thanks for the poem "Sebastion"!, Every time I read these I honestly burst into laughter each and every time! , If there was ever a "best" Wikipedia poem this is it!. –Davey2010^Talk 20:27, 29 December 2018 (UTC)

@Davey...well, someone has lost their Christmas spirit anyway!!! ;) ——SerialNumber54129 20:34, 29 December 2018 (UTC)

Hi Serial Number 54129, Haha I was just thinking that tbh :), Think I might reuse it for my next Xmas greeting (attribution to "Sebastion" ofcourse :P ). –Davey2010 ^{Merry Christmas / Happy New Year} 20:38, 29 December 2018 (UTC)

Yeah it's pretty cool  :) and I lost my christmas spirit when the inlaws turned up  :) so good on the LTA keeping theirs!  ;) ——SerialNumber54129 20:45, 29 December 2018 (UTC)

I agree it certainly makes a change :), Usually I'm all pumped up for Christmas honestly I'm like a big kid ... but I dunno I've not been feeling it this year and I'm not exactly thrilled about New Year either (although probably will be on the day! :)), Exactly! :), Thanks for popping by :), –Davey2010 ^{Merry Christmas / Happy New Year} 20:50, 29 December 2018 (UTC)

Happy New Year, Davey2010!

Happy New Year!

Dear Davey2010,
Have a prosperous, productive and enjoyable New Year, and thanks for your contributions to Wikipedia! All the best!
--Rezy (talk | contribs) 03:48, 30 December 2018 (UTC)

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Thanks so much Rezonansowy and I wish you and yours a very Happy and Healthy New Year, As a side note I thought I recognised your name from somewhere!, I'd given you a greeting last year but apparently not this year (sorry about that!, Hope you and yours had a lovely Crimbo), Take care, –Davey2010 ^{Merry Christmas / Happy New Year} 14:42, 30 December 2018 (UTC)

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Happy New Year

Happy New Year!

Davey2010,
Have a prosperous, productive and enjoyable New Year, and thanks for your contributions to Wikipedia.
Donner60 (talk) 04:21, 31 December 2018 (UTC)

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Thanks so much Donner60 and I wish you and yours a very Happy and Healthy New Year :), Thanks, –Davey2010 ^{Merry Christmas / Happy New Year} 11:56, 31 December 2018 (UTC)

Happy New Year, Davey2010!

Happy New Year!

Davey2010,
Have a prosperous, productive and enjoyable New Year, and thanks for your contributions to Wikipedia.
EurovisionNim (talk to me)(see my edits) 05:40, 31 December 2018 (UTC)

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Thanks so much EurovisionNim and I wish you and yours a very Happy and Healthy New Year :), Thanks, –Davey2010 ^{Merry Christmas / Happy New Year} 11:56, 31 December 2018 (UTC)

Haveyou got any plans for the new year? --EurovisionNim (talk to me)(see my edits) 11:58, 31 December 2018 (UTC)

Nah not really lol –Davey2010 ^{Merry Christmas / Happy New Year} 12:00, 31 December 2018 (UTC)

Happy new year

Happy New Year!

Hello Davey2010: Thanks for all of your contributions to Wikipedia, and have a great New Year! Cheers, Binod Basnet (talk) 11:52, 31 December 2018 (UTC)

Send New Year cheer by adding {{subst:Happy New Year snowman}} to people's talk pages with a friendly message.

Thanks so much Binod Basnet and I wish you and yours a very Happy and Healthy New Year :), Thanks, –Davey2010 ^{Merry Christmas / Happy New Year} 11:57, 31 December 2018 (UTC)

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Happy New Year, Davey2010!

Happy New Year!

Davey2010,
Have a prosperous, productive and enjoyable New Year, and thanks for your contributions to Wikipedia.
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Thanks so much Rubbish computer and I wish you and yours a very Happy and Healthy New Year :), Thanks, –Davey2010 ^{Merry Christmas / Happy New Year} 17:22, 31 December 2018 (UTC)

Best wishes for a happy 2019

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Hi BoringHistoryGuy, Thanks so much and thank you for contributions here too, I wish you and yours a very Happy and Healthy New Year :), Thanks, –Davey2010 ^{Merry Christmas / Happy New Year} 17:24, 31 December 2018 (UTC)

Happy New Year, Davey2010!

Happy New Year!

Davey2010,
Have a prosperous, productive and enjoyable New Year, and thanks for your contributions to Wikipedia.
Ceannlann gorm (talk) 22:51, 31 December 2018 (UTC)

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Thanks so much Ceannlann gorm, Hour to go and It'll be 2019 here in the UK too :), Anyway I wish you and yours a very Happy and Healthy New Year :), Thanks, –Davey2010 ^{Merry Christmas / Happy New Year} 23:04, 31 December 2018 (UTC)