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Hey there, Toweepformenot! I'm glad you decided to register a new account here on Wikipedia. We're always looking for new editors to help improve the project, because believe me, there's always something to be done! Wikipedia often seems very large to newcomers (it did to me, at least), so I've put together this little guide to help you get started. I hope this helps, and as always, happy editing! Hersfold ( t/ a/ c) 02:20, 2 November 2007 (UTC) reply

Some Quick Tips

  • Don't be afraid to make mistakes - Be Bold! That's how things get done, and there is always someone around to help you out if you need it.
  • Remember to sign your posts on talk pages, like this one. You can click this button on your editing toolbar, or just type in four tildes (~~~~) That way, people know who they're talking to and who to go to if they have a question for you.
  • Take some time to read a few of the help files, especially if you're new to Wikimarkup. Knowing the basics can save a lot of time and frustration down the road. I've provided some of these pages, as well as some common policies, at right.
  • If you ever have a question, there are plenty of places to ask! You can come talk to me, add the code {{ helpme|your question}} to your talk page here, post a question on the talk page of the article you have a question about, or post something on the Help Desk or Reference Desk.
  • Check out the ways to get involved below - each of these suggestions are good ways for a new editor to get involved in the Wikipedia project.
  • Most importantly, get out there and edit! Thanks again for signing on!

Important Links to Remember

Some things you can get started with:

Articles needing cleanup ↔↔ Fighting vandalism ↔↔ Join a "Wikiproject" ↔↔ Adopt-a-User ↔↔ Starting your first article ↔↔ The Community Tasklist

Re: Banned?

Sorry, apparently the script I use is broken. I've fixed the tag, but if you're able to contest the evidence I've provided on that page, I can remove the case. I will admit that the situation is somewhat coincidental, but I wanted an admin to check it out. As I said, I'm more than willing to remove all of this if you can give an explanation for things. :-) Thanks for contacting me. Hersfold ( t/ a/ c) 02:00, 2 November 2007 (UTC) reply

Ok. Is there any particular reason you chose that name? The style of your name bears some similarity to the one used by the vandal. Hersfold ( t/ a/ c) 02:06, 2 November 2007 (UTC) reply

It's from one of my favorite songs-- "The Lone Pilgrim". What similarity does name bear to his? This all seems really ridiculous. Toweepformenot 02:08, 2 November 2007 (UTC) reply

It appears there was a mis-understanding. You were confused with a sockpuppet of User:AndreLapalme. We're terribly sorry to cause so much trouble with a new-comer. Welcome to Wikipedia. -- əˈnon gahy ♫Look What I've Done!♫ 02:17, 2 November 2007 (UTC) reply
Yes, I do completely apologize. I hope this hasn't turned you off in any way, and if so, please accept by sincere invitation to continue to edit. It seems you were just in the wrong place at the wrong time and as a result I jumped to conclusions when I shouldn't have. The sockpuppet case I opened against you is closed - apparently the script screwed up more than once, so it wasn't ever actually open - and this will have no bearing on your standing as an editor here. Again, I do apologize, and welcome to Wikipedia. Happy editing. Hersfold ( t/ a/ c) 02:20, 2 November 2007 (UTC) reply

Please refrain from making unconstructive edits to Wikipedia, as you did to J. Howard Marshall. Your edits appear to constitute vandalism and have been reverted. If you would like to experiment, please use the sandbox. Thank you. ▪◦▪ ≡ЅiREX≡ Talk 23:39, 9 November 2007 (UTC) reply


Please stop. If you continue to vandalize Wikipedia, as you did to J. Howard Marshall, you will be blocked from editing. ▪◦▪ ≡ЅiREX≡ Talk 05:38, 10 November 2007 (UTC) reply

This is the last warning you will receive for your disruptive edits.
The next time you vandalize Wikipedia, as you did to J. Howard Marshall, you will be blocked from editing. You were given a Warning about the same Article only Minutes ago... PookeyMaster 05:43, 10 November 2007 (UTC) reply

You have been accused of sockpuppetry. Please refer to Wikipedia:Suspected sock puppets/AndreLapalme for evidence. Please make sure you make yourself familiar with notes for the suspect before editing the evidence page. Hersfold ( t/ a/ c) 08:12, 10 November 2007 (UTC) reply

You have been temporarily blocked from editing in accordance with Wikipedia's blocking policy for abuse of editing privileges. Once the block has expired, you are welcome to make constructive contributions. If you believe this block is unjustified, you may contest the block by adding the text {{unblock|your reason here}} below.

IrishGuy talk 22:21, 13 November 2007 (UTC) reply

Your block has been extended for attempting to use a sock, Radicalmember, to evade your block. IrishGuy talk 22:27, 13 November 2007 (UTC) reply

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