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Thank you

This I discovered today. Although it has been about five years since you reverted this vandalism, I'd like to still thank you for doing so. Looking back at my very old Wiki experience, quite I feel like face-palming myself based on my youth immaturity from years ago; I am now a grown-up and therefore I am more mature; however, I have been less active on Wikipedia. NHRHS2010 RIP M.H. (1994-2014) 23:55, 14 February 2014 (UTC)

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Please Reconsider AFD close of Corey Parchman

I think you should reconsider the closing of the discussion at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Corey Parchman. The discussion was relisted to establish a clearer consensus and no new arguments were introduced after the relisting. I believe the discussion should have remained open.--Paul McDonald (talk) 12:41, 24 February 2014 (UTC)

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Thank you for your RfA support

Hi there, a bit of a form letter from me, Cyphoidbomb, but I wanted to drop you a line and thank you for your support at my recent RfA. Although I was not successful, I certainly learned quite a bit both about the RfA process and about how the community views my contributions. It was an eye-opener, to say the least. Thank you! Cyphoidbomb (talk) 00:35, 30 March 2014 (UTC)

Lord Laitinen

I sent you an e-mail regarding the deletion of my photograph. Also, I do not understand exactly how OTRS has to do with the deletion of my picture. The picture was of my family members, and if one of them complained about it, you could have felt free to tell me on my talk page. If it was for another reason, please send your reply to my e-mail address.Lord Laitinen (talk) 20:40, 1 April 2014 (UTC)

I replied via email, noting why I couldn't explain on-wiki (relating to the wmf:Privacy policy). Daniel (talk) 20:57, 1 April 2014 (UTC)

I replaced the image, and blocked out his face. I have also scolded his mother, and she now knows there is no stopping the Lord Laitinen! Thanks for keeping things private, and maybe we'll talk again, some day.Lord Laitinen (talk) 05:56, 2 April 2014 (UTC)

I really don't think the image description is appropriate. Could I ask that you change it? Daniel (talk) 13:00, 2 April 2014 (UTC)

(Thanks. Daniel (talk) 07:50, 3 April 2014 (UTC))

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Email

Hi Daniel,

It appears that your email address has been compromised by a spambot. Just wanted to make sure you were aware so you can change your password. Best, Mike V • Talk 18:20, 9 April 2014 (UTC)

Hi Mike, thanks for the headsup. I just went through my email sent items and there's nothing in there. Further, I have two step verification, so unless someone broke into my house they can't log on. The only thing I can think of is that it was an spoof, perhaps?

If you happen to have the email still, any chance you could forward it to me (with the headers)? You've prickled my curiosity! Cheers, Daniel (talk) 08:36, 10 April 2014 (UTC)

Thanks Mike for forwarding. My account did get hacked last August (when the email was sent) - not sure why it only landed in your inbox this week. Daniel (talk) 21:57, 10 April 2014 (UTC)

OK, I wasn't sure if the date was spoofed or if my mail client randomly decided to pull it yesterday. Anyways, it's nice to hear everything is in order. Mike V • Talk 22:07, 10 April 2014 (UTC)

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More info here. Cheers, Pdfpdf (talk) 11:40, 10 April 2014 (UTC)

Thanks for having the good manners to respond. Bon voyage! Pdfpdf (talk) 12:27, 10 April 2014 (UTC)

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OSU

Do you like Oklahoma state. Tylkrby767 (talk) 23:19, 22 April 2014 (UTC)

I have no idea what you're talking about. Daniel (talk) 23:21, 22 April 2014 (UTC)

So much for being unbiased & neutral – show some actual skill rather than power-tripping, kid.

You deleted my entry on Carson Block & Muddy Waters & for what? It was all neutral, firmly substantiated, and properly sourced. It's people like you that censor inconvenient truth for personal gain & crookedness.

Rondonvolante (talk) 23:25, 22 April 2014 (UTC) RonDonVolante

Neither personal gain nor crookedness, I'm afraid. The article was far from neutral, by the way - to the point that it was unencyclopedic. Daniel (talk) 23:27, 22 April 2014 (UTC)

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OTRS Volunteer

I have submitted a OTRS Volunteer application here.--Dom497 (talk) 23:44, 28 April 2014 (UTC)

Hi Dom497, can confirm we have received the email (OTRS #2014042810000351). Your application will be processed in due course. Thanks, Daniel (talk) 00:20, 29 April 2014 (UTC)

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Edit-warring on Carson Block and Muddy Waters Research.

Hello. Since you cleaned-up Carson Block and protected it a while ago you might be interested in this report at WP:AN3. Thomas.W ^talk 09:20, 1 May 2014 (UTC)

Hi Thomas, I actually posted at BLPN requesting a block also, I didn't even think to look at AN3 to check if someone had filed it there. I could technically block per policy as I'm not strictly involved and have the immunity which BLP provides, but I'd prefer someone else to, just to keep it clean. Fingers crossed one of my colleagues sees one of the two reports sometime soon! :) Regards, Daniel (talk) 09:50, 1 May 2014 (UTC)

Alright, hello. Related, why is this clearly photo-shopped picture uploaded by the now banned User:Rondonvolante not deleted on the wikia picture project? https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Carson_Block.jpg Mosfetfaser (talk) 18:30, 1 May 2014 (UTC)

Thanks Mosfetfaser, just saw this now. Will see what I can do. Daniel (talk) 11:59, 8 May 2014 (UTC)

I guess as I blocked, I might as well tidy up this loose end... WJBscribe (talk) 12:07, 8 May 2014 (UTC)

...you just saved me an email I was drafting to yourself! Thanks Will. Hope all is well. Daniel (talk) 12:09, 8 May 2014 (UTC)

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AFC gadget error

FYI, you have importScript('User:Tim_Song/afchelper4.js'); in your monobook.js which pulls in the gadget, hence the error. -- KTC (talk) 15:45, 9 May 2014 (UTC)

Thanks KTC :) Daniel (talk) 03:37, 11 May 2014 (UTC)

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Lord Laitinen

• I sent you an e-mail regarding the deletion of "Lord Laitinen's Female Relatives, September 2011.jpg", which I had previously not known about. I spoke to these female relatives at a party today, and they both liked the picture, and wanted me to put it back up on my user page. Neither of them requested its deletion, so I wondered why OTRS was involved. Please send me an e-mail reply at geopatdoer@yahoo.com, or reply on my talk page. Thanks. Lord Laitinen (talk) 02:10, 26 May 2014 (UTC)

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