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Sincerely, AzureCitizen (talk) 23:43, 24 April 2020 (UTC)

On politics and policy

For what it's worth, personally I think the subject of that article is a horrible person who should be in jail at the very least, but it's really important for the integrity of the project that we uphold policy at all times and for all subjects. There are thousands of clear-cut examples that I suspect could triple that article's length if they were all included; I don't think we should be spending effort on the ambiguous ones, particularly when it risks giving the impression of editor bias (like this one's inclusion in the wrong section). No dissuasion intended of course, just some insight into my approach that doesn't really belong on the article talk page. – NULL ‹talk›
‹edits› 13:05, 3 June 2020 (UTC)

For your reading pleasure...

Betsy, what a fine editor you are! You're not a trial lawyer by any chance are you? (and if not you should be). Anyway, besides your intelligence I noticed that you have a sharp sense of humor as well. I thought you might enjoy this: [1] Best, Gandy Gandydancer (talk) 19:01, 5 June 2020 (UTC)

Dear Gandydancer - that is hilarious!!! Thanks for sharing! Ivanka's very expensive white bag shows up so well in this picture [2]. Oh my! If they only knew how they really look. Also, thank you for your very kind words Gandy. Your encouragement and kindness mean a lot to me. Sincerely BetsyRMadison (talk) 19:19, 5 June 2020 (UTC)

Thanks

For doing the research and taking the time to debunk those arguments. Well done! Beyond My Ken (talk) 03:01, 30 June 2020 (UTC)

To Beyond My Ken - You're welcome and thank you for reading my comments on those pages. I also think you've done a great job debunking arguments. BetsyRMadison (talk) 03:03, 30 June 2020 (UTC)

Where? I'd like to see this good work. --David Tornheim (talk) 11:04, 30 June 2020 (UTC)

I hope this won't seem weird

...but you remind me of our good friend Corinne, who passed away, gosh, two years ago. EEng 11:41, 30 June 2020 (UTC)

To EEng - I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one and I am very honored that I remind you of her. Thank you for letting me know. BetsyRMadison (talk) 13:26, 30 June 2020 (UTC)

Not sure if you realize -- you can click on her name to learn more about her. EEng 22:49, 30 June 2020 (UTC)

• Hey, B.R.M., where have you been? I hope all is well with you! EEng 02:37, 16 October 2020 (UTC)

  @EEng: Hi EEng! I'm a blast from the past. You were very kind to ask about me (2 years ago) when I decided it was time to take a break from here, a 2 year break. I just started slowly getting back on here and editing again so I thought I'd reach out to you to say hi & hope you & your family have been doing well. BetsyRMadison (talk) 03:04, 1 May 2022 (UTC)

  Yes, all is well (despite the occasional WP:MISSSNODGRASS rearing his ugly head -- see WP:Good_article_reassessment/Sacred_Cod/1), as I trust things are with you too. Welcome back. EEng 06:42, 1 May 2022 (UTC) P.S. Ease into things slowly.

  @EEng: Thank you! It's so nice to hear from you! I just looked at that link. It looks pretty heavy. I've been trying to help edit an article that's been put up for deletion. Lots of unnecessary obstacles seem to be getting in the way. But it's all good. If it gets deleted, the author can re-work it and re-submit it, I guess? If it doesn't it'll be one more wiki article that'll be edited til the end of time. Lol. Thanks for checking in. I'll keep a watch on the pieces you're working on and maybe join in. Best to you, BetsyRMadison (talk) 06:50, 1 May 2022 (UTC)

Pings

Your use of atsme's signature at the head of your reply to her is causing the comment not to be properly indented. It would be better to draw her attention to your comment by using pings, i.e. {{ping|Atsme}} which will generate "@Atsme" and send a ping to her account. It only works when you first publish the comment, though, and the comment has to be signed. See template:ping for more. Beyond My Ken (talk) 01:26, 1 July 2020 (UTC)

Thank you. I did not know that. BetsyRMadison (talk) 01:31, 1 July 2020 (UTC)

TSLAQ

I am curious to get your take on the subject of TSLAQ. QRep2020 (talk) 04:16, 3 July 2020 (UTC)

@QRep2020: I don't know anything about that group, in fact, your message is the first I've heard of them, so I have no opinion on that group. I do have my own opinions regarding the 'subject' of that group though; hint: I think a shrink would have their hands full & possibly the SEC & DOJ as well. BetsyRMadison (talk) 14:06, 3 July 2020 (UTC)

Sorry, I meant the subject of the article, which is TSLAQ the group of course. QRep2020 (talk) 14:23, 3 July 2020 (UTC)

Musk is certainly a polarizing figure. If you have strong enough feelings about the man, I suggest you look them up. QRep2020 (talk) 14:29, 3 July 2020 (UTC)

@QRep2020: Yes, I've heard he's polarizing & a slick-talker. I guess the best evidence of his slick-talkin' is that on this encyclopedia website, encyclopedia editors are debating on whether to say he "is" an "engineer" even when all the editors know he is not. That's one slick-talkin' dude for sure. BetsyRMadison (talk) 14:48, 3 July 2020 (UTC)

Discussion at Talk:Killing_of_Rayshard_Brooks#Reversion to Investigation and Charges July 05 2020

 You are invited to join the discussion at Talk:Killing_of_Rayshard_Brooks#Reversion to Investigation and Charges July 05 2020. FirstPrimeOfApophis (talk) 17:50, 5 July 2020 (UTC)

Fun time...

Hi there, have you seen this? [3] Gandydancer (talk) 03:50, 18 July 2020 (UTC)

OMG!!! Gandydancer I can't stop laughing!!! Thanks for sharing that!! BetsyRMadison (talk) 17:10, 18 July 2020 (UTC)

John Lewis

Thanks for your passionate comments at Talk:John Lewis (civil rights leader). That needed to be said, and you were the perfect person to say it. -- MelanieN (talk) 16:07, 20 July 2020 (UTC)

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