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Thanks. Historiador (talk) 19:08, 30 November 2015 (UTC)

Thanks for taking the time to read the articles and the thread. I regret you were received in such a rude manner, but please, note that I see your intervention as a work of love. Thanks. Historiador (talk) 01:22, 1 December 2015 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
	Thanks for your dedication to fairness and for spreading love around, without favoritism. Historiador (talk) 01:25, 1 December 2015 (UTC)

Thank you, Dennishidalgo, I just wish I hadn't made Berean Hunter upset because that wasn't my intention. I just noticed that there was a lot of talk surrounding race in the discussion on the page and I figured some of that was going on... doesn't mean I thought he was racist. :( Megalibrarygirl (talk) 01:44, 1 December 2015 (UTC)

Megalibrarygirl I understood you well. People will read even your best intentions depending on their perspective in life. You re-explained yourself even better. :) Historiador (talk) 02:34, 1 December 2015 (UTC)

WikiProject Novels

Hi. You recently added WikiProject Books on the article Katy (book by Jacqueline Wilson). The article says this is actually a novel. Please add such articles to WikiProject Novels, which actually covers most fiction books. Dimadick (talk) 13:10, 1 December 2015 (UTC)

Thanks for the heads up. I will next time, Dimadick. Megalibrarygirl (talk) 13:35, 1 December 2015 (UTC)

You're invited! Women in Red World Virtual Edit-a-thon on Women in Religion

You are invited! Join us remotely! World Virtual Edit-a-thon on Women in Religion

Dates: 5 to 15 December 2015 Location: Worldwide/virtual/online event Host: Women in Red (WiR): Did you know that only 15% of the biographies on Wikipedia are about women? WiR focuses on "content gender gap". If you'd like to help contribute articles on women and women's works, we warmly welcome you! Event details: This is a virtual edit-a-thon hosted by WiR. It will allow all those keen to improve Wikipedia's coverage of women in religion to participate. All levels of Wikipedia editing experience are welcome. RSVP and learn more: →here← --Rosiestep (talk) 05:16, 4 December 2015 (UTC)

Thank you for your help and contribution.

Hello, I just wanted to thank you for your huge contribution to my humble attempt to create a 'Sue Hendra' biog page. It was my first attempt at creating content for wikipedia and I have been finding the whole thing very difficult and quite bureaucratic. Also quite US focused. I was about to give up when you started helping out. Very much appreciated. Kind regards. Chupitnik (talk) 09:43, 4 December 2015 (UTC)

Hi Chupitnik! I totally understand your frustration. All I can say is stick with it and keep adding useful content. If you need help learning how to source your articles so they can avoid the process of deletion, let me know. I'm happy to help anytime. :) Also, you're very correct about the US focused bias... It's also true there is a bias against women, children's authors, and people from other countries. I'm glad you didn't give up, because we need more editors like you who care about closing the bias. If you're interested, I'd like to invite you to be a part of Wikipedia:WikiProject Women where we work to write biographies about women from around the world. :) Also we are very nice and helpful. Megalibrarygirl (talk) 14:49, 4 December 2015 (UTC)

Hi, thanks for getting in touch, yes, please! I would like some help with my article. It seems as the article falls in line with wiki's notable persons guide and also personal biography but yet, there seems to be issues with some editors and administrators. There are, what seems, to be plenty of references to fulfill the notability guidelines so I am confused, especially when I see other persons of similar interest with only 1 or 2 references about the same subject. Have I missed something? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Workforce2014 (talk • contribs) 01:16, 5 December 2015 (UTC)

Thanks for participating

Thank you for your participation in the Women in Science Virtual Edit-a-thon, 8 to 29 November 2015, hosted by Women in Red together with Women scientists. It was held in parallel with a meet up at the New York Academy of Sciences on 22 November. In addition to improvements, we created well over 300 new articles. Your contributions are appreciated!

Hope you will also join us for the WiR Women in Religion Virtual Edit-a-thon from 5 to 15 December.--Ipigott (talk) 11:34, 2 December 2015 (UTC)

Hi! Did I hear right? Are you going to write the SP article regarding the Women in Science event?! <hope she says yes> --Rosiestep (talk) 14:44, 3 December 2015 (UTC)

I'm going to try, Rosiestep. I need to gather a lot of info before I can start, though. Do you have anything you want to send my way? Megalibrarygirl (talk) 15:34, 5 December 2015 (UTC)

Brooke Purvis Artist page

Hi, thanks for getting in touch, yes, please! I would like some help with my article. It seems as the article falls in line with wiki's notable persons guide and also personal biography but yet, there seems to be issues with some editors and administrators. There are, what seems, to be plenty of references to fulfill the notability guidelines so I am confused, especially when I see other persons of similar interest with only 1 or 2 references about the same subject. Have I missed something?

Hi, Workforce2014, I'm going to start by cleaning up your references. We'll see if Purvis passes GNG. Wiki has a rule that your subject needs to be covered in several reliable sources (like major newspapers) in order to pass the GNG. I'll try to get started later tonight. But if Purvis doesn't pass, that's OK, chalk it up as a learning experience. :) Megalibrarygirl (talk) 02:04, 5 December 2015 (UTC)

Hi, megalibaraygirl Thank you, much appreciated. Almost all the references are from major newspapers and magazines from here in the U.K Also some BBC content.

Hi! Workforce2014, do you have any other sources about his work besides "burning cash"? Btw, don't forget to sign your posts with the ~~~~ 4 tildes. :) Megalibrarygirl (talk) 15:31, 5 December 2015 (UTC)

Workforce2014, I think the article might get moved back into "draft space" which is OK. However, if we have more information about other works of his, that will prevent it from happening. Megalibrarygirl (talk) 15:35, 5 December 2015 (UTC)

Megalibrarygirl, Thank you so much, all this "coding" is so confusing.

A barnstar for you!

	The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
	Impressed with your work of late. Keep up the good work! ♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:20, 11 December 2015 (UTC)

Thank you, Dr. Blofeld! I admire your work and it means a lot to get a star from you. :D Megalibrarygirl (talk) 18:03, 11 December 2015 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Asian Month Barnstar
	Thanks for your great contribution in Wikipedia Asian Month 2015! --AddisWang (talk) 14:37, 17 December 2015 (UTC)

Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-thon

Hi Megalibrarygirl!

We are writing to let you know about the 3rd annual Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-thon, taking place over the weekend of March 4-6, 2016. Librarians were key catalysts in making this event happen, which is why we are reaching out to you, to see if you would be interested in organizing an event in El Paso. Thanks to a generous grant from the Wikimedia Foundation, there will be funding available to help satellite events pay for childcare and refreshments. If you would like to learn more, you can reach us at: info@art.plusfeminism.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

All best wishes,

@Siankevans, Failedprojects, and Theredproject:

@Siankevans, Failedprojects, and Theredproject:, I am super interested. I sent you an email from work. :) Megalibrarygirl (talk) 17:20, 16 December 2015 (UTC)

@Siankevans, Failedprojects, and Theredproject:, btw, how do satellite events apply for the grant? Megalibrarygirl (talk) 15:24, 17 December 2015 (UTC)

Thanks for your email! We will send out the application for grant funding in the new year. To apply for funding, you should have secured: a venue with a confirmed date and time; a Wikipedian to be there to assist with technical support; faculty/library/community liaison in place; and an attendance estimate for the event. --Failedprojects (talk) 15:30, 17 December 2015 (UTC)

Thanks for your participation

Thanks for joining the Women in Religion Virtual Edit-a-thon, 5 to 15 December 2015, hosted by Women in Red. Over 125 articles were created or expanded. Your contributions are appreciated! Hope you will also join us for the WiR Women in Music Virtual Edit-a-thon from 10 to 31 January.--Ipigott (talk) 15:00, 18 December 2015 (UTC)

WikiProject Indigenous peoples of North America

Hi. I noticed you added any possible WikiProject on the new article on Disappeared indigenous women except WikiProject Indigenous peoples of North America. Could you please also add articles on these indigenous people on this WikiProject? Dimadick (talk) 17:11, 18 December 2015 (UTC)

Hi, Dimadick! I wasn't aware of that project. I only add projects I know about, but I'll be sure to add that tag on others from now on. ;) I just wrote an article about a Yup'ik elder and I'll go back and tag her article too. Thanks! Megalibrarygirl (talk) 18:03, 18 December 2015 (UTC)

Your Signpost article on WiR

Hi again! I came across your Meisterwerk while Googling for something else. Great stuff. You obviously have a gift for this kind of thing. You have managed to get all the essentials over in a reasonably short piece while promoting the project and our future events. Good illustrations too. I look forward to the article's "official" publication as well as the reactions which will follow and, last but not least, a bunch of new project members and/or participants. Well done!--Ipigott (talk) 13:07, 19 December 2015 (UTC)

I second those congratulations! Bravo. You really did a great job with this Sue, and knowing that you were a bit under the weather and still pulled it off earns even more respect. Thank you for all that you do, much of it is behind the scenes and few notice. This should give you a little more spotlight time ;) SusunW (talk) 17:31, 19 December 2015 (UTC)

Thanks, Ipigott! Pharos helped me a lot, too and had all that great info and stats about the Architects. I couldn't have done it without Rosiestep and SusunW helping me edit and getting great info for me to use. We collaborate very well on WiR! :) Megalibrarygirl (talk) 17:34, 19 December 2015 (UTC)

Thanks for all your effort in this, you've laid out the whole narrative in a compelling way that I could not, and I'm glad I could help with some of the stats and in-person event details.--Pharos (talk) 18:01, 19 December 2015 (UTC)

Pharos, stories are great, but facts are better. ;) I'm glad we worked together on this. :D Megalibrarygirl (talk) 18:24, 19 December 2015 (UTC)

• I see the "official version" is now there for everyone to see.--Ipigott (talk) 20:39, 19 December 2015 (UTC)
• Seen and liked! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:38, 19 December 2015 (UTC)

• Thank you to you, @Pharos, SusunW, Ipigott, and Keilana for job well done on the SP article! The story and the imgs explain who we are, what we do, and what we are capable of accomplishing if we work together. Proud of everyone who participated in its development. --Rosiestep (talk) 23:47, 19 December 2015 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Original Barnstar
	Thank you so much for your help defending the Kelly DiPucchio entry from deletion. It was amazing to see my fellow librarian editors coming to my aid. LibraryGurl (talk) 14:55, 24 December 2015 (UTC)

I'm so glad to help out another library lady. :D Megalibrarygirl (talk) 16:01, 24 December 2015 (UTC)

Season's Greetings

	Wishing you a Charlie Brown Charlie Russell Christmas! 🎄
	Best wishes for your Christmas Is all you get from me 'Cause I ain't no Santa Claus Don't own no Christmas tree. But if wishes was health and money I'd fill your buck-skin poke Your doctor would go hungry An' you never would be broke." —C.M. Russell, Christmas greeting 1914. Montanabw(talk)

Thank you, Montanabw! :D Megalibrarygirl (talk) 20:46, 24 December 2015 (UTC)

Et tu

I told him you’d been good, made lots of useful edits, did not engage in, but fought against vandalism, were always willing to come to the aid of a friend, were a downright upright editor who had generally made wikipedia a better place in 2015 than you found it in 2014.

He told me he’d keep it in mind.
Carptrash (talk) 23:21, 24 December 2015 (UTC)

I'm still getting coal, Carptrash. LOL, thank you! :D Megalibrarygirl (talk) 23:23, 24 December 2015 (UTC)

Holidays

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2016!

Hello Megalibrarygirl, may you be surrounded by peace, success and happiness on this seasonal occasion. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Sending you a heartfelt and warm greetings for Christmas and New Year 2016. Happy editing, Caballero/Historiador (talk) 09:04, 26 December 2015 (UTC) Spread the love by adding {{subst:Seasonal Greetings}} to other user talk pages.

You have a Happy Holiday, too, Caballero1967! Megalibrarygirl (talk) 15:34, 26 December 2015 (UTC)

Minnie J. Grinstead

Thank you for cleaning up Minnie J. Grinstead. I have six more "first woman in a state legislature" to go:

• Rosalie Keli’inoi - Hawaii
• Dora Pinkham - Maine
• Bertha M. Paxton - New Mexico
• Marion Towne - Oregon
• Isabella Ahearn O’Neill - Rhode Island
• Anna L. Worley - Tennessee

Cheers. Magnolia677 (talk) 22:16, 27 December 2015 (UTC)

Glad I could help. :) Megalibrarygirl (talk) 00:20, 28 December 2015 (UTC)

Happy New Year

Happy New Year, Sue, and thanks for all your support in 2015! You've been an enormous source of encouragement on WiR. Looking forward to further collaboration in 2016.--Ipigott (talk) 14:44, 30 December 2015 (UTC)

Thanks, Ipigott! :D Megalibrarygirl (talk) 18:09, 30 December 2015 (UTC)

Happy New Year 2016!

	Happy New Year 2016
	Looking forward to what we will accomplish in 2016! Rosiestep (talk) 17:35, 30 December 2015 (UTC)

We will accomplish the awesome, Rosiestep. :) Megalibrarygirl (talk) 18:10, 30 December 2015 (UTC)