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Rock of Love with Bret Michaels

I see that you're trying to keep this article under control. For what it's worth, I recently asked for the page to be again semi-protected. Some users, IP and otherwise, can't leave that table and it's colors alone! --OneCyclone 21:52, 2 October 2007 (UTC)

Seems like they can't leave the winners alone, either! Miranda 22:03, 2 October 2007 (UTC)

Thanks and apologies

Thank you very much for the ad you made for WikiProject Engineering. I am very sorry that I took your time by requesting for this ad to be made. I can understand how long these take and I am extremely grateful that you made the ad. I didn't realise that you were about to take a long wikibreak and I asked you because you seemed to be the most experienced with these. I didn't notice that you created the ad until today as I have been quite busy for the last few days and didn't do much wiki editing. Once again I apologise sincerely. Have a good wikibreak. I am very sorry if this message annoys you. Thanks.:) Tbo ¹⁵⁷(talk) (review) 17:22, 3 October 2007 (UTC)

Ok. No more ad requests please. Miranda 20:27, 3 October 2007 (UTC)

Im sorry. I promise that I will never ask you to make another ad again. It is just that you used to make ads for requests that were put on other user's talk pages, so I didn't think you had a problem with it. I wouldn't have been bothered if you refused to make the ad as I have no right to force you to make one. Tbo ¹⁵⁷(talk) (review) 15:37, 4 October 2007 (UTC)

That's okay. I just need a break. I like making the ads, but I don't need a deadline in order to make them. I am not saying that you did that. However, I am very busy in real life. Miranda 02:22, 5 October 2007 (UTC)

Admin

Hello, I would like to nominate you for adminship. Would you like to accept? Cheers,JetLover (Report a mistake) 04:50, 4 October 2007 (UTC)

No, not yet. Please wait in a week or so. Thanks for your concern. Miranda 04:51, 4 October 2007 (UTC)

Thanks

For the welcome. —Preceding unsigned comment added by The Wikipedist (talk • contribs) 05:12, 4 October 2007 (UTC)

No problem. Miranda 05:25, 4 October 2007 (UTC)

What's an admin? The Wikipedist 19:00, 4 October 2007 (UTC)

See this information concerning administrators' roles. Miranda 20:14, 4 October 2007 (UTC)

Are you an admin? Wouldn't be surprised if you said yes. I'm having a hard time finding certain policies here. Is there anywhere I can find them? The Wikipedist 22:17, 4 October 2007 (UTC)

No, I am not am administrator. The welcome message should detail information on policies. You can also look at the five core policies as well as ten things you didn't know about Wikipedia. Cheers. Miranda 02:49, 5 October 2007 (UTC)

brouillard1946

The IP requested:

darla1946

brouillard1946

darlabrouillard1946 (I created)

I don't think they'll want brouillard1946. —Ignatzmice^talk_contribs 15:32, 4 October 2007 (UTC)

Okay, I didn't see the previous IP address. Thanks for your assistance. Miranda 15:40, 4 October 2007 (UTC)

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Found this on some guy's talk page

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Wow. Miranda 05:05, 7 October 2007 (UTC)

RE: Last Ad that You Made

That was an unintentional mistake! I shouldn't have rushed through the upload wizard :P...I put the ads under the same license usually.¤~Persian Poet Gal ^(talk) 20:15, 6 October 2007 (UTC)

Okay. Just checking. Miranda 05:05, 7 October 2007 (UTC)

Your Editor Review

Given that you're now removing comments you dislike, I'm wondering if you would prefer me to close your editor review, archive and protect it. If so, drop me a quick note and I shall do so. Nick 12:59, 7 October 2007 (UTC)

Hmm....I dunno. I have two people who are potentially interested in inquiring to me concerning the removal of your comments (although, we cleared this up privately). It's kind of my prerogative at this point in time. Miranda 01:32, 9 October 2007 (UTC)

E-mails

I've sent two. :) Acalamari 19:07, 8 October 2007 (UTC)

Answered. Miranda 00:59, 9 October 2007 (UTC)

Responded. :) Acalamari 02:00, 9 October 2007 (UTC)

Your buttons

Hi! Hate to bug you but I'd like to enquire about your buttons that say: user page, talk, contributions, awards, sandbox, ect., and how you would go about getting them! Thanks, IamMcLovin 00:01, 9 October 2007 (UTC)

Here. You. Go. Also, can you not rv your comments? Thanks. Miranda 00:58, 9 October 2007 (UTC)

RFA?

Sorry for putting this somewhere people can see it. You said your RFA was tommorow and I'd like to write my nom today. Where is your RFA page or have you created it yet? reply on my talk page please as it's urgent (Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Miranda) --Phoenix 15 18:24, 9 October 2007 (UTC)

I have wondered the same thing myself...to run, or not to run, that is the question. So, I asked one of my old friends to help me answer the question, "Should Miranda apply for adminship tomorrow?"

And, it told me, in less than 10 seconds, "Hell no." Miranda 20:25, 9 October 2007 (UTC)

Eight ball, dear friend, what should I do next? Miranda 05:08, 10 October 2007 (UTC)

Delete yourself. - Eight ball 05:08, 10 October 2007 (UTC)

You have been selected...

to be deleted.  Mirandargh  05:23, 10 October 2007 (UTC) User:R/EFD/Talk Notice  Mirandargh  05:23, 10 October 2007 (UTC)

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I added your name to the list at Wikipedia:WikiProject Biography/Outreach#Newsletter. Right now it's just me and Psychless who edit this newsltter; you might like to help--Phoenix 15 16:31, 10 October 2007 (UTC)

Kai. thx. Miranda 02:45, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

RFCU

User Newyorkbrad says that in arbitration RFCU should be deferred to the arbitrators. Is that true? (Wikimachine 20:17, 10 October 2007 (UTC))

You might want to contact Newyorkbrad. Miranda 02:49, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

Block a User / Sock Puppet for me?

I can't see to get this account blocked: JJuliech (talk · contribs). SEE: Wikipedia:Suspected sock puppets/HarveyCarter (6th). Can you do it? Thanks. IP4240207xx 04:41, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

I am not an administrator. However, you might want to contact one of these friendly people. Cheers. Miranda 10:31, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

My recent RfA

I am sorry you felt it necessary to oppose my RfA, which did not succeed, at this time. I will attempt to make some more mainspace edits and get some more experience before my next RfA. Thanks for your input. -- Cobi^(t|c|b|cn) 05:57, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

Get involved with a Wikiproject or two, and I am sure that you will pass your next RFA. Cheers and best of luck. Miranda 10:32, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

Wikimania 2008

Hello Miranda, I checked out the Wikimania 2008 Main Page and the location they have announced is Alexandria, Eygpt. Too bad for the Atlanta, Georgia bid but its all good just the same ;). I just wanted to ask you if you still wish to reserve the 100th ad for Wikimania? I've noticed your schedule has been very stocked up and you have stated that the engineering ad was the last ad you would make for the project. I'm very busy myself but I'll see if I can put together a Wikimania ad. See ya around.¤~Persian Poet Gal ^(talk) 16:18, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

The ad that I am making is in progress. So, you don't have to worry about it. Miranda 20:11, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

See I have already made it. Wikimania is saved. Miranda 22:06, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

Should link to here. Miranda 22:25, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

Excellent! I'll insert it for you after I or someone else reaches ad 99.¤~Persian Poet Gal ^(talk) 22:46, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

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Hello, Miranda. You are a very accomplished editor, and I would like to nominate you for adminship. Is there a time you have planned or a time you would feel good with? Thanks, and happy editing! Cheers,JetLover (Report a mistake) 23:17, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

You can e-mail me, and I would be more than likely to respond. Miranda 23:19, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

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Hi! I saw you made some fantastic Wikipedia ads. Would you consider making one for WP:Ecuador? I realize these making ads are probably time-consuming, so I would not take offense if you did not want to make one for a group your not a part of. Please respond. Thanks! --Endless Dan 19:44, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

Read the rules of my talk page, and the answer is shown there. Miranda 20:09, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

::Let me think about it. Miranda 20:59, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

No, sorry. Cannot make one. Miranda 22:17, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

Well thanks anyway. By the way, it was cool that you removed the album cover pics, but don't move other things (namely my adoptee Userbox). —Preceding unsigned comment added by Endlessdan (talk • contribs) 12:27, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

I didn't remove your userbox. I removed the fair use album covers. Look again. Miranda 16:35, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

I didn't say you removed my userbox. I said you moved my Adoptee box from the top of the page and grouped it with my other userboxes. I did not want it grouped with the userboxes. --Endless Dan 17:06, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

Okay. Miranda 17:07, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

Here's the ad. Miranda 22:26, 16 October 2007 (UTC)

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Just a message

Hi Miranda; I've been going back through some of my contributions, and realised that (frankly) I've behaved poorly towards you - for example, my undoing of a protection of your userpage, a few months back. Perhaps the reason why I do all this is simply we just don't get on ... indeed, I think that is the reason. However, I'd just like to call a truce (used in the loosest sense of the word ... you've hardly done anything to me, and I'm willing to admit that) between us. I'm not asking us to be friends, and I doubt I ever will; simply, that we disengage from one another, except where engaging will benefit Wikipedia as a whole.

Kind regards,
Anthøny ん 11:09, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

RfA

Thanks for your comment in my RfA. Although I would have preferred if it were on the support section, I fully understand your reasoning, and appreciate your comment. I look forward to coming back to RfA sometime down the road. Thanks again - Rjd0060 13:47, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

Don't let one failed RFA attempt sadden you. Many administrators don't succeed the first time. When you succeed in knowing the core policies, edit and create new articles, as well as get involved in WikiProjects, then you can count on my support vote (depending upon the circumstances). Cheers. Miranda 09:29, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

Delta Towers

Miranda, DST Delta Towers Retirement Home/Center was founded in 1979 and is actually the first retirement home/center for Afircan-Americans. See http://www.wdcac.org/aff.html and http://www.wdcac.org/history.html HistoricDST 22:06, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

I have made a compromise. Rereading the article, the article says that the home is "one of the first retirement homes" in the nation. I have instead placed "one of the first" instead of "the first" as shown by this diff.. Also, could you please provide information regarding your founders that I requested of you. It would be very helpful if you can act upon the request. Thank you. Miranda 09:47, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

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re Kizor's RfA

You declared yourself Neutral, pending Kizors responses to Q's 4 thru 7. Just to let you know Kizor has now answered same. LessHeard vanU 20:53, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

Indeed. "Neutral" is good too, but I'd appreciate it if you made your opinion known, Miranda, whichever it is. In one direction, criticism during the RfA has been genuinely constructive; in another, I'm at 39 votes for support and aiming at 42. ;) --Kizor 22:22, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

Aww. 41. :-( --Kizor 16:54, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

For some strange reason, I thought that the RFA was going to close later today. Anyway, congrats though. Miranda 21:19, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

Julia Allison Photo

what's the reasoning for why my julia allison photo was removed? she's a public person. She appeared in public at Fashion week outside bryant park on public property. she routinely appears on all the major networks therefore negating her right to privacy by journalistic standards. she works as editor-at-large for star magazine, which routinely publishes photos of people without their permission or approval. what good is wikipedia if it's being censored because someone complains about a fact. BPL standards do not indicate this photo should be removed. if that is the case, then shouldn't julia get permission from the living source every time star magazine wants to publish a photo? Christopherpeterson 11:55, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

According to the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press’s Photographers’ Guide to Privacy, “If the subject of the photograph has no reasonable expectation of privacy, then no invasion of privacy is possible. Photographs taken in public places generally are not actionable. Photos of crimes, arrests and accidents usually are considered newsworthy and immune from privacy claims.”Legal Rights of Photographers

"The unauthorized use of an individual's identity in connection with a "news" or "public interest" story requires that there be a reasonable relationship between the person's identity and the subject of the story. When this connection exists then the individual's property rights in the right of publicity must yield to the First Amendment. An individual, to succeed on a right of publicity claim, must demonstrate that the property right in his/her identity was merely used as a vehicle to attract attention to the news or entertainment message. Furthermore, an individual cannot use the right of publicity to claim a property right in his/her likeness as reflected in photographs that were taken in a public place to illustrate a newsworthy story. Unauthorized biographies are also protected by the First Amendment; this is because the right of publicity cannot be used to stifle undesired discussion and legitimate commentary on the lives of public persons." Right of Publicity

Celebrities, public officials and private citizens involved in newsworthy incidences are all legally defined as public figures. Public figures actually have far fewer rights to privacy than an "ordinary person." Public figures break down into three types:

• Public figure: A person who has achieved fame or notoriety or who has voluntarily become involved in a public controversy. A public figure (or public official) suing for defamation must prove that the defendant acted with actual malice.

• All-purpose public figure: A person who achieves such pervasive fame or notoriety that he or she becomes a public figure for all purposes and in all contexts. For example, a person who occupies a position with great persuasive power and influence may become an all-purpose public figure, whether or not the person actively seeks attention.

• Limited-purpose public figure: A person who, having become involved in a particular public issue, has achieved fame or notoriety only in relation to that particular issue.

How Paparazzi work

As Diane Zimmerman, a professor at New York University Law School, puts it, ``it's awkward to claim that your privacy is being infringed by the use of your name or your face when you make your living through the use of your name and your face." Star power

"When Erno Nussenzweig, an Orthodox Jew and retired diamond merchant from Union City, N.J., saw his picture last year in the exhibition catalog, he called his lawyer. And then he sued Mr. diCorcia and Pace for exhibiting and publishing the portrait without permission and profiting from it financially. The suit sought an injunction to halt sales and publication of the photograph, as well as $500,000 in compensatory damages and $1.5 million in punitive damages.

The suit was dismissed last month by a New York State Supreme Court judge who said that the photographer's right to artistic expression trumped the subject's privacy rights. But to many artists, the fact that the case went so far is significant." The Theater of the Street, the Subject of the Photograph By PHILIP GEFTER Christopherpeterson 13:27, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

"Clearly, plaintiff finds the use of the photograph bearing his likeness deeply and spiritually offensive. The sincerity of his beliefs is not questioned by defendants or this court. While sensitive to plaintiff's distress, it is not redressable in the courts of civil law. In this regard, the courts have uniformly upheld Constitutional 1st Amendment protections, even in the face of a deeply offensive use of someone's likeness. Thus, in Arrington, supra, the Court of Appeals recognized that an African American man's image was being used in a manner that conveyed viewpoints that were offensive to him. It nonetheless found the use of the image protected. In Costlow v. Cusimano, 34 AD2d 196 (4th dept.) the court held that the parents of [*8]children who died by suffocation when they trapped themselves in a refrigerator could not assert a privacy claim to prevent defendant from publishing an article with photographs of the premises and the deceased children, because the article was "newsworthy". These examples illustrate the extent to which the constitutional exceptions to privacy will be upheld, notwithstanding that the speech or art may have unintended devastating consequences on the subject, or may even be repugnant. They are, as the Court of Appeals recognized in Arrington, the price every person must be prepared to pay for in a society in which information and opinion flow freely. 55 NY2d at 442.

The court, therefore, finds that plaintiff has failed to state a cause of action under New York Civil Rights Laws §§ 50 and 51. Summary judgment is granted on such basis and the motion to strike the affirmative defense is denied. "

Nussenzweig v DiCorcia - NY Supreme Court ruling that unequivocally defines the rights of photographers to shoot in public places.Christopherpeterson 13:41, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

I have re-inserted the picture, due to the picture complying with BLP standards. Please see the talk page for more information. Miranda 21:25, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

Rudget RfA

Would just like to say your question has been answered, and I would like to say thank you for the opportunity to express a better self-description. Regards, Rudget _{Contributions} 15:50, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

I have added another question as well. Good luck. Miranda 21:18, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

Answered that too, thanks once again. Regards, Rudget _{Contributions} 14:54, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

Help

Can you please help me? I saw your edit on a page. Someone keeps removing my edits and I dont know how to stop them. Thanks so much! Colleenthegreat 02:02, 19 October 2007 (UTC) I am sorry I made you mad because you are removing my edit now! I am new here and I do not speak english very well. I keep asking people why they removing my edit but no one will asnwer. Please can you please explain what I am doing wrong? Please, I promise I wont do it again if I know what it is. Colleenthegreat 02:14, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

I don't appreciate you removing my edits when they were not changing the content of the article. They were just making superficial changes, and you said I was changing things that have been researched. I hope you don't think you own that article. My edits were not hurting you Colleenthegreat 02:38, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

Your changes were incorrect. You have made original research claims before in articles, and that's why I have reverted your changes. I am not owning the article. You said that graduate chapters exist in colleges, when in fact they don't. You have also followed me around in this article, which IMHO is considered to be stalking. And, I really don't have time for that. Miranda 02:44, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

I promise I didn't mean to. I'm just trying to be helpful. I will stop editing your article, sorry Colleenthegreat 02:46, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

I really don't read new messages when they pop up. If you wanted attention in order someone to help you, you could have waited or have asked someone else instead of following me and making edit conflicts while I was working on an article. That in my opinion, is kind of disruptive. Thanks for your changes. Miranda 02:53, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

Userpage design

Do you mind if I use your userpage design to make a derivative from it. Mine is just really bland, and I like the way yours looks in Firefox. Bushcarrot ^Talk _{Please Sign!} ^{Let's go Lightning!} 03:01, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

Read #8. Change the colors and the rules of your page, and attribute me. Miranda 03:05, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

My userpage

Instead of just removing the image, discuss it with me first. It's common courtesy. Thanks. BeanoJosh 05:57, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

I was going to tell you about it though, but I simply <<forgot>>. However, anyone can remove a fair use image, if it is used outside of mainspace. Cheers. Miranda 07:09, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

It's fine. I "<<forgot>>" about the fair image rule when creating that userbox. I'm currently requesting permission to use the image from an administrator, because I do actually work there and have been since June 2005. If granted permission, I will restore the box. I probably wont be granted in according to WP:USER, but it's worth a shot to me. BeanoJosh 16:38, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

You probably won't get permission, due to strict US fair use laws. Sorry. Miranda 18:36, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

impostor of User:Agüeybaná

Hi Miranda, that User:Agweybana is most certainly an impostor of User:Agüeybaná and should be blocked. Thanks. --Kyoko 06:04, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, I asked Tawker on IRC, and he blocked the imposter. All is good. Take care. Miranda 06:13, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

Please don't bite the newcomers!

Hi Miranda,

Thanks for pointing out Colleenthegreat's original research to her. I also did not appreciate one of her edits on the polar bear article. But I thought the comment you left on her talk page was a bit harsh for a newbie. It's better to train and encourage a new volunteer and give them a chance to learn. Please don't bite the newcomers!--Yannick 06:58, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

Thanks, however, I and several others are taking care of this situation. I do not believe I was biting her. And, I have responded to her in Polish. Miranda 07:00, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

Also, you might want to read this essay as well. Miranda 07:03, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

Short of Miranda actually slipping marshmallows to Colleen, that was probably the most polite way of phrasing the request. Not sure what you mean by biting, Yannick? ~ Riana ⁂ 07:12, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

I'm not trying to pick a fight here. I just thought that could have been handled a bit more diplomatically, (although I don't know what was said in Polish,) and I thought I'd offer a friendly reminder. But for the record, I did write a personalized message to Miranda as that essay recommends, and I did not use a template.--Yannick 07:18, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

Well I didn't bite Colleen. Yet, I felt when she followed me to the article that I was working on in order to make edit conflicts, I thought something was up. Miranda 07:20, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

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Re: HELP!!!

Thank you so much! Bushcarrot ^Talk _{Please Sign!} ^{Let's go Lightning!} 03:59, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

No problem. Miranda 08:36, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

thanks

...for watching over my user page! That account has done the same redirect vandalism to several pages - probably has received enough warnings already and might be time for a block or at least a final warning? Tvoz |talk 04:35, 22 October 2007 (UTC)

The account is blocked for 24 hours. Miranda 04:37, 22 October 2007 (UTC)

You sure? I don't see a block in the log. Tvoz |talk 04:59, 22 October 2007 (UTC)

Yep. Miranda 05:01, 22 October 2007 (UTC)

What can I say - it's been a long day. I was looking at the log history of the talk page, which of course is the wrong place to look. Sorry! And thanks.... Tvoz |talk 05:28, 22 October 2007 (UTC)

RFCU backlog

Is there anything that can be done about this huge backlog? Rlevse 18:45, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

I guess the only thing to do is to hassle the CheckUsers into doing some more work! Things are getting out of hand now. You could ask ArbCom for emergancy checkuser access to clear the backlog yourself if you have technical knowledge? Ryan Postlethwaite 18:49, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

I'll ask Kirill about it.Rlevse 18:54, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

I'm on IRC now trying to ask an arb about it. Ryan Postlethwaite 18:54, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

Ratsnrab

		The Commons Ambassador Barnstar
		For helping resolve a sticky copyright issue by finding and uploading a great free image to replace a copyright image, I award you this award. Ha. Nick 23:28, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

lol. Miranda 13:05, 25 October 2007 (UTC)

RfA

Thank you! She of the awesome clipart image, thank you for bringing up some, er, very upbringingworthy questions in my RfA. Vote or no vote, I'd be interested in hearing your response to my answer and any possible suggestions. Adminship feels slightly august but not particularily exalted, so I shall endeavour to consider it a toolkit and make sincere efforts to know what I'm doing before using it. If you later on have something to say or want to ask for -- MESSAGE EATEN BY BEARS --Kizor 15:19, 24 October 2007 (UTC)

Kizor, the clip art image is Slim's. "Upbringingworthy" questions were necessary for my and other users to evaluate your potential as an admin, and not to abuse the tools. Miranda 12:59, 25 October 2007 (UTC)

Yes, that's why I thanked you for bringing them up. --Kizor 22:12, 25 October 2007 (UTC)

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You missed #99! :D – Gurch 02:19, 25 October 2007 (UTC)

I thought you were making it? Miranda 13:00, 25 October 2007 (UTC)

Rudget RfA

Dearest Opposer,

Thank you for your participation in my RFA, which closed unsuccessfully with 39 supports, 15 oppose, and 1 neutral. I would have liked to gain some experience of being an admin, but it wasn't to be. At least I gained some valuable time there and will use my knowledge picked up to my next candidacy. I would like to say once again, thank you for voting and I hope to see you at my next request be it a nomination or self-induced, I hope I don't get as many questions! Rudget _{Contributions} 09:39, 25 October 2007 (UTC)

Flower!

Having recieved this flower, you are now compelled to stop being ill, write a featured article etc. :D Only kidding. I'm just in a good mood, so make the most of this unusual occurence – Gurch 23:32, 25 October 2007 (UTC)

Thanks Gurch. I am happy that you are happy. Miranda 02:42, 26 October 2007 (UTC)

I'm really sorry.

I must of had a brainfart! I'll try to be a little smarter next time around. Really sorry about that. Kevin 21:49, 26 October 2007 (UTC)

Thanks!

Thanks for reverting the vandalism on my user page. =) -- Gogo Dodo 01:56, 27 October 2007 (UTC)

Re:Thanks

Not a problem. Tim Vickers 04:07, 27 October 2007 (UTC)

Get well soon!

Dearest Miranda,

I hope you get well soon! Here's a few humorous quotes about illness I've found:

I reckon being ill as one of the great pleasures of life, provided one is not too ill and is not obliged to work till one is better.

Samuel Butler

I wonder why you can always read a doctor's bill and you can never read his prescription.

Finley Peter Dunne

Happiness is your dentist telling you it won't hurt and then having him catch his hand in the drill.

Johnny Carson

You have a cough? Go home tonight, eat a whole box of Ex-Lax - tomorrow you'll be afraid to cough.

Pearl Williams

I hope that's at least partially cured you (the best cure for illness is laughter)! Get well soon! Jonathan 01:40, 28 October 2007 (UTC)

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Thanks for adding that - I was unaware that it existed! Dylan 18:40, 29 October 2007 (UTC)

I've replied to your comment on my talk page rather than yours. I commented there so that my remarks might serve as the general notice you suggested creating. Dylan 22:00, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

Bye

Bye and thanks--Phoenix-wiki (talk · contribs) 21:10, 29 October 2007 (UTC)

Miranda is not leaving, yet. Please don't get that idea because I have a redlink. Miranda 21:13, 29 October 2007 (UTC)

Is all well in Mirandaland? Love, Neranei (talk) 02:58, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

LOL – Gurch 08:36, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

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My (KWSN's) RFA

Thank you for commenting my recent (and successful!) RfA. It passed at at 55/17/6. I'll try to make some changes based on your comments. Kwsn (Ni!) 01:49, 31 October 2007 (UTC)