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Again, welcome! Go Phightins! 13:38, 28 June 2013 (UTC)Reply

9SportsJ, you are invited to the Teahouse

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Hi 9SportsJ! Thanks for contributing to Wikipedia.
Be our guest at the Teahouse! The Teahouse is a friendly space where new editors can ask questions about contributing to Wikipedia and get help from peers and experienced editors. I hope to see you there! Osarius (I'm a Teahouse host)

This message was delivered automatically by your robot friend, HostBot (talk) 01:15, 29 June 2013 (UTC)Reply

Animals in media

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Welcome to Wikipedia, 9SportsJ! I saw that you joined Wikipedia:WikiProject Animals in media, and I'm glad to have you on the team! I see that you asked how you can be a member. Well, you already are a member! One way to show off that you're a member and gain support for the WikiProject is to add {{User WikiProject Animals in media}} to your user page. You can help by doing some of the tasks listed at Wikipedia:WikiProject Animals in media. Happy editing! öBrambleberry of RiverClan 16:31, 1 July 2013 (UTC)Reply

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Thank you for introducing yourself and contributing to Wikipedia! If you have any questions feel free to drop me a line at my talk page. Happy Editing!

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Hello Jack (9SportsJ),

I would like to welcome you to Wikipedia's Teahouse! The Teahouse is a great place to ask for editing help, receive advice, work one-on-one with hosts, and more. I have read your profile on the Teahouse Guest page and would be delighted to help you out! --JustBerry (talk) 21:25, 4 July 2013 (UTC)