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Editing rarely. Picaroon (t) 01:31, 1 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, another one. Another great contributor away. How many Owdkies are necessary in order to substituting one Picaroon? One hundred? Three hundred? Thousand? A million of Owdkies? That is what Wikipedia is losing. Because Wikipedia is losing. I hope you be back as soon as possible. Sincerely. --Owdki ^talk 23:27, 1 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I just saw your userpage, and I'm very sorry that we've lost you. If there is anything I can do to help revitalize your interest, I hope you will let me know. Best regards, Newyorkbrad (talk) 01:35, 18 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I respect your decision, and thank you for your work to date. Best wishes for whatever you go on to do. AGK § 22:48, 21 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, I am very sad to see this. You were always a voice of reason. I hope you feel differently some day and come back to us, but wish you the best if it's not meant to be. --JayHenry (talk) 00:31, 26 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Man, I have to watch these things a bit more closely. You were, and probably still are, on the best, Picaroon. I hope in time you decide to return. You were one of the few editors interested in some areas which get comparatively little attention, and one of the best. If there is ever anything you want, please feel free to let me know, by e-mail or through the talk page. Whatever you do from here on out, you will always have our respect and gratitude. Hoping for the best for you in whatever you choose to be involved in in the future. John Carter (talk) 01:06, 26 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Call me late to the news, but I've been busy with real life events to a certain degree that I did not notice this until now. Best wishes--- and hopefully, some day, you will return when things are changed. - Penwhale | ^{Blast him / Follow his steps} 17:30, 11 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry to see you go- we need all the help we can get with Africa and Nigeria-related pages! Thanks for the work you did! Rjhatl (talk) 22:07, 12 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I also just noticed Picaroon's userpage. Anyway, to him, all the best in your future endeavors! Sincerely, --Le Grand Roi des Citrouilles^Tally-ho! 02:31, 5 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Template:2nd chance has been nominated for deletion. You are invited to comment on the discussion at the template's entry on the Templates for Deletion page. Thank you. — Stifle (talk) 12:33, 30 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Portal:Nigeria/News, a page you substantially contributed to, has been nominated for deletion. Your opinions on the matter are welcome; please participate in the discussion by adding your comments at Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion/Portal:Nigeria/News and please be sure to sign your comments with four tildes (~~~~). You are free to edit the content of Portal:Nigeria/News during the discussion but should not remove the miscellany for deletion template from the top of the page; such removal will not end the deletion discussion. Thank you. Magog the Ogre (talk) 04:09, 14 October 2008 (UTC) Magog the Ogre (talk) 04:09, 14 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I notice that you previously deleted this template under CSD:T1. I fail to see how it is divisive or inflammatory, and in any case CSD:T1 is (effectively) defunct now. I invite you to restore the template; otherwise I will list at DRV. Stifle (talk) 09:25, 29 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

An editor has asked for a deletion review of User:Karmafist/barn award. Since you closed the deletion discussion for this page, speedy-deleted it, or otherwise were interested in the page, you might want to participate in the deletion review. Smallman12q (talk) 21:36, 18 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

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User:Picaroon has been identified as an Awesome Wikipedian, and therefore, I've officially declared today as Picaroon's day! For being such a beautiful person and great Wikipedian, enjoy being the Star of the day, dear Picaroon! Peace, Rlevse ~ A record of your Day will always be kept here.

For a userbox you can add to your userbox page, see User:Rlevse/Today/Happy Me Day! and my own userpage for a sample of how to use it. — Rlevse • Talk • 01:33, 7 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

10 years ago[edit]

Awesome

Ten years!

--Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:46, 7 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

I can not recall being informed that you made this nomination Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/List of tyrants (second nomination). Was there a reason you did not inform me as the creator of the page that it was up for deletion? --PBS (talk) 11:56, 19 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Regarding your departure from Wikipedia, "Good riddance to bad rubbish." Good luck in your future ventures. --XLR8TION (talk) 05:08, 1 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

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Picaroon, added a talk page you deleted. --Shirt58 (talk) 13:51, 24 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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So I know you have everything up to 1999 up, are you gonna be able to do 1998? Arjoccolenty (talk)

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Articles for deletion Ken Giami

Hello Picaroon I saw your profile on the list of wikipedians. It says you are interested in Africa. Please I need your help, I started an article on Ken Giami and it has been nominated for deletion on grounds of notability ... Ken Giami From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ^[1]

The notability criteria clearly states as I read, that People are presumed notable if they have received significant coverage in multiple published[4] secondary sources that are reliable, intellectually independent of each other,[5] and independent of the subject.[6]^[2]

I have provided sources of reference that fulfill the above criteria for notability.

The guidelines also states that If the depth of coverage in any given source is not substantial, then multiple independent sources may be combined to demonstrate notability; trivial coverage of a subject by secondary sources may not be sufficient to establish notability.[7]^[3]

I have also provided multiple independent sources and the page has been edited by other users with references added.

I would like to know the next step for getting the article off the deletion nomination list. There is a talk page on the article ^[4]

Please I need your guidance on moving to the next stage of getting the article listed Bomabenjy2 (talk) 15:40, 16 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you — Preceding unsigned comment added by Bomabenjy2 (talk • contribs) 15:35, 16 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Dear sir,

I have been a Wikipedia reader/contributor for a while but this is not a request/question regarding Wikipedia issues.

I'm an Iranian classical singer and we have decided to sing an Armenian piece composed by Vardapaet Komitas, named: ″Sertik malul, mi mna″. We are in urgent need of a native Armenian who can give help us with the pronunciation of the piece. May I send you the lyric and the parts that we are unsure of the correct pronunciation please?

Or can I ask you to introduce me an Armenian person who can dedicate a part of their time to help us do this? Regards Princilll (talk) 07:05, 15 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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