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Do you have a source for that?

I apologize if you were offended by my tone. But again, you have no source for your position. Wikipedia policy requires a source for what is obviously original research. Anyone familiar with Silicon Valley would not take the position that Gilroy or Morgan Hill is part of Silicon Valley. I was swift to respond to what was clearly an unsupported edit because I care passionately about building a better encyclopedia. As one of the most legendary people in Silicon Valley once said, "He cared, and I cared. I always said yes." If you had to look that up, you are out of your depth. Please defer to the experts on this one. --Coolcaesar (talk) 05:28, 5 February 2018 (UTC)

Thank you for responding Coolcaesar. Wikipedia has a policy about not naming the editor, you accused me of vandalism which is not fair. I assumed you were a newer editor, but it seems you're not. I did make a mistake on rolling back your edit, I agree that Gilroy is not traditionally considered Silicon Valley. This article however has a section all about other surrounding areas related to Silicon Valley (that includes Gilroy), any change to WP warrants a clean up of that section with citations. I don't have time for it right now, in grad school. But I support your changes, please add citations before making them. Also please stop with the rude accusations "Please defer to the experts on this one." you don't know me and I don't have energy for trolling behavior. We all care passionately about building a better encyclopedia, you're not the only one here. Jooojay (talk) 05:36, 5 February 2018 (UTC)

Welcome!

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Hello SeytX, I see you are a new user as of a few days ago but you left this welcome on my talk page. Is there something you would like to discuss with me? I am not a new editor.Jooojay (talk) 01:40, 15 February 2018 (UTC)

February 21: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

Wednesday February 21, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-9pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop at Babycastles gallery by 14th Street / Union Square in Manhattan. We will include a look at the organization and planning for our chapter, and expanding volunteer roles for both regular Wikipedia editors and new participants. We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming edit-a-thons, museum and library projects, education initiatives, and other outreach activities. We welcome the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from all educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects. After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery! Wednesday December 13 WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com). 7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles gallery, 145 West 14th Street (note the new address, a couple of doors down from the former Babycastles location) We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Megs (talk) 22:19, 16 February 2018 (UTC) P.S. You are also invited to Africa and the Diaspora Edit-a-thon @ Schomburg Center for Black Culture on Saturday February 24!

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