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Since others have mistook me for a program or bot of some kind that automatically welcomes newusers, Ill just like to start putting it out there that Im 100% real :)
Hi, I received your email. It is interesting the IP is not even from your country. Would you like to seek some technical help? I would suggest you consult this matter on WP:AN. --BorgQueen 19:03, 17 February 2006 (UTC)[reply]
I read your comment on the Mahathir talk page. I think that you need to reference some of your statements which may be controversial and perhaps some statements that are not agreed upon can be discussed in the talk page. The Star's website has some articles on Mahathir.Wai Hong 16:55, 22 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Thought you got to pay to access The Star's website? Anyway, those articles that I am referencing to are very long ago... in tzhe 1990s, before Wikipedia even started. Finding them is going to be very, very difficult, as I do not even know the exact date. --Terrancommander 17:54, 22 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for letting me know about it; it's old news at this point, but thanks for looking out. Jayjg (talk) 00:06, 4 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
No problem, just that those articles that guy has written are really racist, and I don't like racists. --Terrancommander 13:50, 4 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Hi TerranCommander! Just wanted to let you know that I answered your question about other media sources at the Talk:Operation Summer Rains page. Tiamut 18:10, 6 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks, I'll put them in sometime. --Terrancommander 15:23, 7 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Your warnings at User talk:202.79.179.227 are not only unneeded,as the anon has been blocked fro a week, but also practically irrelevant as theall refer to edits several days ago, before his previous block by user:Can't sleep, clown will eat me. Circeus 11:53, 8 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Just so that others know that he has committed those wrongful edits. I thought it is policy for you to put the reason for the block, as well as link it to those articles for future reference? Also, I notice the lack of warnings on his page before the block, as well as the links to those he vandalised. Sorry if I caused any trouble though. --Terrancommander 11:55, 8 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Okay, it just seemed a bit weird. Circeus 11:57, 8 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you for your interest in VandalProof, Terrancommander! You have now been added to the list of authorized users, so if you haven't already, simply download and install VandalProof from our main page. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or any other moderator, or you can post a message on the discussion page. —Xyrael/ 06:55, 10 July 2006 (UTC) 06:55, 10 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
My English is not well,
I just put datas here
It's a lillte hard for me
but that's OK
beacuse ATB is my favorite DJ !! —Preceding unsigned comment added by Abott (talk • contribs) 18:21, 10 July 2006
Hello Terrancommander. Thank you very much for leaving a welcome note on my discussion page. I also like userboxes and have noticed that we both enjoy warm weather. Well, that is always a good sign. :) Bye for now. RedZebra 10:46, 10 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
No problem, none at all. If you need help, remember to ask me! ;) --Terrancommander 10:51, 10 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
I've noticed that it's a quick-generated welcome message, seeing it in other Talk pages, nontheless thanks for the notice and welcoming. (: Kedi the tramp 11:51, 10 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
We also have an IRC Channel at [1].If you're new to IRC or not sure,see my IRC page.
Do leave your name at the notice board, and thanks again for making wikipedia your online abode! ;) —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Tdxiang (talk • contribs) 17:05, 11 July 2006 (UTC)
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Sorry, too used to it, habit already. --202.156.6.54 11:58, 11 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
What? I thought TCHS at least had a legacy that won't be forgotten in less than 3 years??? Are you currently a TCHS student? -- Миборовский 20:07, 12 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Ah, I meant in the future, not at present lol. :) --Terrancommander 09:33, 13 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Can I know what's your real name? I'm a student from Raffles Institution, Secondary 2 Express. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 219.75.2.83 (talk • contribs) 18:10, 14 July 2006
Who are you in the first place? Why you want to know also lol... Please sign up, don't use IP to talk. --Terrancommander 14:43, 14 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Good evening, Terrancommander. Thank you for your support at my Request for Adminship, which succeeded with a final tally of (67/0/0)! Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have suggestions or requests - either of an admin nature or otherwise! :)
Hello Terrancommander, and thank you for your support at my Request for Adminship, which succeeded with an overwhelming final count of (105/2/0). I was very pleased with the outpouring of kind words from the community that has now entrusted me with these tools, from the classroom, the lesson in human psychology and the international resource known as Wikipedia. The Free Encyclopedia. Please feel free to leave me plenty of requests, monitor my actions (through the admin desk on my userpage) and, if you find yourself in the mood, listen to some of what I do in real life. In any case, keep up the great work and have a fabulous day. Grandmasterka 05:49, 19 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you for contributing the impressive the pile of supports gathered on my RfA, which passed with a final tally of 0x0104/0x01/0x00. I'm happy that so many people have put faith in my abilities as an admin and promise to use the tools wisely and do my best not to let you down. If I ever may be of assistance, just leave a note on my talk page. Misza13, the rouge-on-demand admin wishes you happy editing!
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The reason that I removed the "civilians" qualification from the Lebanese casualties section of the conflict box on 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict is that none of the sources listed note the number, even with the "at least" qualification, as civilians. I have outlined my reasoning on talk as well if you'd like to respond there. Cheers, TewfikTalk 04:32, 23 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Ah if they're not verified, then why not just remove everything? Seems better! --Terrancommander 04:33, 23 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you so much for voting in my recent RFA. It passed on the relatively narrow vote of 38/8/8. It was also one of the least-participated-in RFA nominations in several months, so pat yourself on the back, and join the party on your left, but first, take your cookie!
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Thanks for your support in my RfA! Unfortunately, the request did not pass, with a vote of (43/16/7). But your support was appreciated and I'll just keep right on doing what I do. Maybe I'll see ya around -- I'll be here! Cheers! - CheNuevara 17:32, 27 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for your support opinion on my RfA. With a final vote of (62/0/1), my RfA passed, and I am now an Administrator. I will work hard to ensure that the tools entrusted to me will not be abused, and will wield my mop proudly. Happy editing! --Firsfron of Ronchester 23:33, 28 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Hello Terran, Thanks for participating in my RFA! Ultimately, no consensus was reached, but I still appreciate the fact that you showed up to add in your two cents. (And I agree--RFA voting is cool!) You can feel free to talk to me about it or add some advice on my improvement page.
Hello, Terran, and thank you for supporting my RfA, which registered a tally of 104/4/7. Which means...
I am now an admin!!!
I was and still am very flattered by all the kind comments that I recieved, I will also take into account the comments about how I could improve. I guarantee I will try my best to further assist Wikipedia with the mop. Feel free to drop in and say hi or if you need anything. Again, thank you so much! Yanksox 04:10, 29 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
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