User talk:Guy Macon/Archive 1



Archive Test
This comment purposely has the wrong date on the signature as an archiving test. (Posted October 2012) --Guy Macon (talk) 00:00, 01 January 1971 (UTC)

Dispute resolution
Guy, just in case no one else has done it, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the work you're doing at DRN and to welcome you to the dispute resolution community. Best regards, TransporterMan  ( TALK ) 19:33, 24 May 2012 (UTC)


 * Allow me to second this. You're a great help and you are doing excellent work. Thank you! — Mr. Stradivarius  (have a chat) 14:49, 28 May 2012 (UTC)


 * Thirded. I love your prose: "stay and get into a rip-roaring fight that you cannot win".:-)  cheersCurb Chain (talk) 22:10, 2 June 2012 (UTC)

Here's a kitten
For your random acts of kindess

DEIDRA C. (talk) 18:13, 9 September 2012 (UTC) 

The Heathrow example
For what it is worth, I think you handled a difficult situation with an apposite example, with charm and with friendliness. Backing off is also reasonable. Fiddle Faddle (talk) 17:35, 25 May 2012 (UTC)

Many thanks...
...for your timely assistance on the Jerash/Jordan thing. Both parties seem like genuine contributors and I expect some sort of consensus can be reached - but it's been boggling my mind a bit and I haven't had the time or brain capacity to tackle it on my own. DRN sounds like a great idea. -- Boing! said Zebedee (talk) 09:33, 8 June 2012 (UTC)

Good close on DRN
Dear Guy Macon, I admired your close on the Rape culture DRN for its timeliness, and aptness. Editors working on noticeboards don't often receive positive feedback, so please do know it was admired. Fifelfoo (talk) 09:43, 16 June 2012 (UTC)

Thanks
Thanks for the BLP work on Joe Paterno. That's tough work on a sensitive topic and I appreciate it. --Jtalledo (talk) 22:31, 18 June 2012 (UTC)

Thanks for sorting out edit conflict
Thank you for sorting it out. (User name deleted: no point in naming someone who made a trivial error -Guy)


 * Not a problem. You should see some of the mistakes I have made. One of the best things about Wikipedia is that mistakes can be undone with a single mouse click. BTW, have you ever read Village stocks? :) --Guy Macon (talk) 17:04, 8 July 2012 (UTC)


 * Oh that is delightful - thank you! (User name deleted: no point in naming someone who made a trivial error -Guy)

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S-76 dispute
G'day from Oz; at times during the discussion I have wanted to act out the cricket bat scene from Shaun of the Dead. Thank you for providing some much-needed levity. Accordingly, I hereby award you this Barnstar:

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A cheeseburger for you!
Came to say exactly the same thing. Having peaked at over 362,000 bytes, Larry Norman is, finally, down to a sensible size - Arjayay (talk) 16:31, 23 June 2013 (UTC)

A brownie for you!

 * Thanks from me as well! You managed to help us resolve a seemingly intractable issue in no time at all.  TDL (talk) 21:17, 11 November 2013 (UTC)

The six-fingered man
This made me laugh out loud if for no other reason than how very true it is. Thanks! Risker (talk) 22:13, 8 March 2014 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!
Thank you for your effort. USchick (talk) 16:06, 21 December 2014 (UTC)

There is no "truth" barnstar ...
NOTE ADDED TO ARCHIVE LATER: I believe that this concerns this edit: --Guy Macon (talk) 23:17, 30 June 2015 (UTC)

Belated thanks
[ Thanks]! Now I gotta run, the WP humour police are after me. --192.75.48.150 (talk) 15:48, 14 November 2014 (UTC)

Thank you
Thank you for all the work on WP:FIX! Good to know I'm not the only one! Sct72 (talk) 20:27, 27 December 2014 (UTC) P.S. Love the picture at the top of the page! :)

Thanks for the clarification...
In case you didn't see my reply at Help Desk:What is considered "reverting"?, thanks for the clear, thorough and useful explanation. It's definitely worth taking the time. Cheers. --Tsavage (talk) 05:45, 13 February 2015 (UTC)

Like-Minded Person
Congratulations, Guy. --  Jack of Oz   [pleasantries]  07:32, 26 February 2015 (UTC)


 * Wow. What an honor. I am sure to get that promotion from Henchman to Minion now! :) --Guy Macon (talk) 07:52, 26 February 2015 (UTC)

Those dang traditions
I'm afraid I must absolutely agree with everything you said, and everything you implied, in your "call to close" argument. I wish it were otherwise, but wishing doesn't always make it so. (But: very well put, anyway.) —Steve Summit (talk) 04:21, 3 March 2015 (UTC)

Made my day
This edit reason made my day!Pincrete (talk) 13:06, 11 July 2015 (UTC)

1AM
I just saw your "1AM" essay, and I liked it very much. Thanks for writing it! --Tryptofish (talk) 22:47, 24 July 2015 (UTC)


 * - didn't he do a great job with that? I've used it a number of times since I first saw it. GregJackP   Boomer!   23:44, 24 July 2015 (UTC)
 * Agreed! --Tryptofish (talk) 23:45, 24 July 2015 (UTC)
 * I really appreciate that. Usually it's those who don't like what you are doing who make a point of letting you know about it and I brace myself when I see the "you have a new message" notice. You really made my day. --Guy Macon (talk) 03:02, 25 July 2015 (UTC)
 * Generally agreed, too. It's a helpful summary.  — SMcCandlish ☺ ☏ ¢ ≽ʌⱷ҅ᴥⱷʌ≼  00:39, 5 August 2015 (UTC)

You have a thankless job...
And I'm here to say THANK YOU! Your time and effort is appreciated by those of us who have experienced thankless jobs. Atsme 📞📧 01:05, 13 September 2015 (UTC)


 * Thanks. That means a lot to me. Who knows, maybe they will double my pay from $0 to $0... :) --Guy Macon (talk) 13:39, 13 September 2015 (UTC)


 * Not to be contrare but doubling your pay would actually increase it to $00.00 --Atsme 📞📧 14:54, 13 September 2015 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!
I agree. Editors like you bring substance to the concept of a fair and involved wiki-community. Δρ.Κ. λόγοςπράξις 01:04, 5 October 2015 (UTC)

Worthy of kudos
I saw this edit and found it to be so utterly sensible, I was moved to offer kudos. Though you may not find that you're a midst a large crowd; when doing these right things, you'll neither be alone for I pledge my support to bring yours to fruition.--John Cline (talk) 10:02, 5 November 2015 (UTC)

thank you
cc:
 * Guy_Macon
 * RexxS

Before I go on to other things, I wanted to drop a note of appreciation for the input and information regarding security on the Internet. Personally? I have been "out-of-the-loop" for a few years, and I very much appreciate the refresher course, and current knowledge you've shared. The links and information are invaluable. Thank you. — Ched : ?  01:52, 22 November 2015 (UTC)

Barnstar
And Vladimir Putin wants to award you with a big cookie:

— Preceding unsigned comment added by GBRV (talk • contribs) 00:36, 29 October 2016 (UTC)

Just wonderful
This brings a big (50th anniversary) smile to my Sunday morning. Many thanks! MarnetteD&#124;Talk 16:45, 30 October 2016 (UTC)

Best dismissal ever
this will probably never be topped. I wish I'd thought of it. Nthep (talk) 22:15, 10 July 2017 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

 * Your case is difficult also, as are many cases involving fringe theories. I got slammed for stating Wikipedia policy against being used as the publishing vehicle for a fringe experiment.  You got slammed for even asking whether the spending of a possibly large amount of money on a fringe device was notable.  We have uncivil or NOT HERE editors who want to insert fringe content, and we also have editors who are willing to be uncivil and to go to any length to defend against fringe content (never mind that there is a place in Wikipedia for the fringe).  Both the e-cigs case and the GMO case come to mind as examples of uncivil behavior trying to defend truth against drugs or pseudoscience, but being willing to sacrifice other core principles in pursuit of excluding that which is known beyond knowledge to be falsehood.  Robert McClenon (talk) 02:37, 17 September 2015 (UTC)


 * As to the demand for a "higher unbiased authority", I have my own opinion on what that is, but I won't let my religion get in the way of Wikipedia policy. I know that He could register an account if He wanted to do so.  Robert McClenon (talk) 02:37, 17 September 2015 (UTC)


 * But are you going to invest your wiki pay rise in this remarkable device. Think of the returns on investment if it works? -Roxy the dog™ (Resonate) 14:00, 17 September 2015 (UTC)


 * Drat! I just invested everything in a company that offers this product to solve this problem! Oh well, maybe next time... --Guy Macon (talk) 14:15, 17 September 2015 (UTC)


 * (Begin sarcasm) The Coulomb barrier is not definitive because the fifth force overcomes the Coulomb barrier in this case.  However, free will would be required to discover the fifth force.  (End sarcasm)  Robert McClenon (talk) 15:54, 17 September 2015 (UTC)

ANI-"notice"
There is currently a discussion at Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. The thread is Guy Macon's homophones just game me an aneurysm and I can't see my screen anymore. G M G talk  14:02, 25 October 2018 (UTC)


 * Thanks! I will get write on it. You did sea The Spell-Checker Song: Owed to a Spell Czech Her (Ode to a spellchecker), right? --Guy Macon (talk) 14:32, 25 October 2018 (UTC)


 * Oh god. That's ArbCom worthy.  G M G  talk  14:37, 25 October 2018 (UTC)


 * No need to call me "god". "Guy" will do. --Guy Macon (talk) 14:47, 25 October 2018 (UTC)


 * I suggest we split the difference and call you "Gud". ᛗᛁᛟᛚᚾᛁᚱPants   Tell me all about it.  16:21, 25 October 2018 (UTC)


 * ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ --Guy Macon (talk) 17:05, 25 October 2018 (UTC)


 * "Gud" means "God" in the Scandinavian languages. -- BullRangifer (talk) PingMe 14:53, 26 October 2018 (UTC)


 * I'm just glad that nobody thought of compromising on "Goy"... :)  -Guy Macon (talk) 14:57, 26 October 2018 (UTC)


 * To be honest, that was my first thought, but I decided not to go with it because I'm not a ####### nazi. See my edit summary. ᛗᛁᛟᛚᚾᛁᚱPants   Tell me all about it.  15:10, 26 October 2018 (UTC)

A cup of coffee for you!
Sorry it was closed before I even coould look. I might have joined Iridescent in supporting. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 23:02, 5 March 2020 (UTC) I am one of many people who failed on my first attempt at RfA. I think it is a crappy process, I am sorry that some of these people kept us (temporarily) from having your services as an admin --rogerd (talk) 05:07, 8 March 2020 (UTC)

A beer for you!

 * ditto Smallbones( smalltalk ) 03:02, 8 April 2020 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

 * Kudpung กุดผึ้ง, the problem that I ran to address (too few admins doing too much work in some critical areas, which often leads to burnout) still exists, so I might consider trying again in December -- we should be over the pandemic by then.
 * Alas, if you want to win a vote you need to act at least a little bit like a (spit!) politician.
 * What I would need is help from you and other supporters during the RfA. Specifically;
 * If someone comes up with a valid objection, ask me about it in a neutral way along the lines of "how do you respond to the criticism about that time you climbed the Reichstag dressed as Spider-Man?" to give me a chance to apologize, make it clear that I now know that it was wrong to do that, and that it can't happen again now that I have replaced my Spiderman costume with a Deadpool costume.
 * If someone comes up with a bullshit objection, respond with a counterargument along the lines of "Guy saying those mean things about The Daily Mail are not, as you claim, WP:NPA violations."
 * The key is not to whitewash any valid objections, but to give a measured response to objections that have nothing to do with being qualified to be a Wikipedia administrator.
 * So, is anyone reading this willing to help me, or should I just forget about it? --Guy Macon (talk) 11:28, 23 April 2020 (UTC)
 * So you get to answer the sensible questions sensibly, and we get to sit on the trolls? Sounds a fair division of labour; I'm up for some of that. Go for it.  ——   SN   54129  12:01, 23 April 2020 (UTC)

Warm wishes
Hello Guy,

For some reason, I did not notice your RfA, and was unaware of your cardiac arrest until I read The Signpost interview. I apologize for not commenting until now. I am so sorry you went through such a harrowing experience and very happy that you are recovering. Your written description of your ordeal was moving and informative. For what its worth, my father survived two similar incidents before dying of cancer, but he was never able to speak frankly about what he experienced. I thought of him wistfully as I read your powerful account. I wish you good health in the months and years to come. Cullen328  Let's discuss it  17:19, 29 April 2020 (UTC)

Best wishes ..
.. for a continuing recovery.

The Signpost article made me aware of WP:YWAB, which states the undeniable truth, but in an unusually clear way. It's remarkable that some people disapprove of such statements (for another example, see the David Nutt article and grep "Jacqui Smith"). Maproom (talk) 07:53, 30 April 2020 (UTC)

Precious
You are recipient no. 2354 of Precious, a prize of QAI, aka the cabal of the outcast. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:05, 6 March 2020 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

 * Well, it did appear to be effective... :) --Guy Macon (talk) 17:56, 21 September 2020 (UTC)

On a lighter note


I noticed your TOC is cattywampus, thought this might help. A few tips on using a level:
 * Be sure that your computer monitor is on a level surface. If your monitor has a Rotation setting, use the level to calibrate it before proceeding.
 * Check for errant wikimarkup below the item you are trying to level. A few extra characters under one side can throw the whole thing off.
 * Gravity-based levels do not work in a microgravity environment. Also if you are in microgravity please stop editing because you are either being paid or paying too much to be spending time on Wikipedia.
 * It's sloppy to leave tools lying about, so put it away in a userspace subpage when you're done using it. Don't leave it in your sandbox. –dlthewave ☎ 18:31, 9 June 2018 (UTC)


 * (Smile). I wonder if you were the first to notice, or just the first to comment? --Guy Macon (talk) 19:00, 9 June 2018 (UTC)

Message from guy's wife
guy had cardiac arrest tuesday. Final update later. --Guy Macon (talk) 20:25, 8 March 2020 The previous was not posted by me (Guy Macon) but by my wife with my permission while I was in hospital. --Guy Macon (talk) 02:15, 27 August 2020 (UTC) — Berean Hunter   (talk)  12:16, 9 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Oh my God! Please send him our best. – Levivich&thinsp;[ dubious – discuss] 20:32, 8 March 2020 (UTC)
 * As long as he's okay now. Crikey. ——   SN   54129  20:37, 8 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Tell him to get well soon. ~ Rhinos F1 (Chat) / (Contribs) 20:38, 8 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Get well soon Guy. The Rambling Man (Staying alive since 2005!) 20:39, 8 March 2020 (UTC)
 * ...OMG. Sending my best wishes for health and a quick recovery. Steel1943  (talk) 20:41, 8 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Quite worrisome to hear of such news. But, I pray he recovers quickly... and stays healthy for a long time to come. <small style="color:#999;text-shadow:#D3D3D3 0.3em 0.3em 0.15em">— <big style="color:#ffa439">Coffee //  have a ☕️ //  beans  // 20:42, 8 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Sending love. --Dweller (talk) Become old fashioned! 20:39, 8 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Love indeed. -Roxy, the PROD. . wooF 20:45, 8 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Best wishes for a speedy recovery. El_C 20:46, 8 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Let me also send my best wishes and good hopes to Guy and his family. Best, Barkeep49 (talk) 20:48, 8 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Get well soon Guy and hope you make a speedy recovery, Take care, – Davey 2010 Talk 20:53, 8 March 2020 (UTC)
 * This is terrible news. Get well soon, Guy. – bradv   🍁  21:01, 8 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Thank you guy's wife for letting us know. Thinking good thoughts, sending good vibes. Get well soon Guy - Here's to you having the best doctors & nurses possible - Shearonink (talk) 21:03, 8 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Health comes first. Then come back -- we need you. O3000 (talk) 21:03, 8 March 2020 (UTC)
 * I'm sorry to hear this Guy, and whatever our past differences, I sincerely wish you the best for your recovery. Andy Dingley (talk) 21:27, 8 March 2020 (UTC)
 * My well-wishes to Guy and family. I hope your recovery is swift and comfortable. –  Juliancolton  &#124; Talk 21:28, 8 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Wishing you a speedy recovery Guy. Take good care of yourself. - MrX 🖋 21:38, 8 March 2020 (UTC)
 * best wishes, El C brought the flowers already --Gerda Arendt (talk) 22:02, 8 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Sending my best regards with hopes for a comfortable and rapid recovery. --Neutralitytalk 22:09, 8 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Oh no. 😔 Best wishes, Guy Macon. ~ ToBeFree (talk) 22:11, 8 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Oh my God. Hoping and praying for a speedy recovery. Joe Sutherland (WMF) (talk) 22:14, 8 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Thank you for letting us know - praying he has a speedy recovery! <span style="text-shadow:#F8F8FF 0.2em 0.2em 0.4em,#F4BBFF -0.2em -0.3em 0.6em,#BFFF00 0.8em 0.8em 0.6em;color:#A2006D">Atsme Talk 📧 22:16, 8 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Hope to see you back here soon! SarekOfVulcan (talk)  22:25, 8 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Awful news. Get well soon. Double sharp (talk) 23:08, 8 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Guy, you'll be in my prayers. Get well soon. SQL  <sup style="font-size: 5pt;color:#999">Query me!  23:28, 8 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Oh goodness, I’m really sorry to hear. I remember seeing Guy around back when I used to edit here more often. Thoughts are with him at this time. Patient Zerotalk 23:40, 8 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Take whatever time off necessary, we'll be grateful for your return. — Paleo   Neonate  – 23:56, 8 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Guy get well soon! RickinBaltimore (talk) 00:22, 9 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Best wishes, I hope you get well soon! ZettaComposer (talk) 00:27, 9 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Crap! Get well soon. We miss you and need you here. -- BullRangifer (talk) 00:52, 9 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Get well soon, Guy. Take care. ♠PMC♠ (talk) 02:27, 9 March 2020 (UTC)
 * I am so sorry to read this. Please take care of yourself and come back. I will pray your recovery. Lightburst (talk) 02:44, 9 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Get well soon, Guy! You're in my prayers. OhKayeSierra (talk) 02:52, 9 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Echoing the plethora of comments above, I too wish Guy the best. I hope that you take whatever time you need to recover. My thoughts are with you and your wife. Guy: when you see this, thank your wife for us for taking the time and letting us know. We are obviously low in the grand scheme of things, it is appreciated . We are all wishing you a speedy recovery! -- The SandDoctor Talk 02:55, 9 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Wishing you the best, and hoping for a speedy recovery. Guettarda (talk) 03:03, 9 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Wishing you the best, Guy. Airbornemihir (talk) 03:54, 9 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Guy, I'm so sorry to hear this, all my best. Yngvadottir (talk) 04:30, 9 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Get well. Your absence is felt, indeed. But I'm sure we'll all understand if this incident causes you to re-evaluate the priorities in your life so that Wikipedia drops down the list a bit. It has for me. ~Anachronist (talk) 05:50, 9 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Get well, Guy. Gråbergs Gråa Sång (talk) 06:10, 9 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Best wishes, Guy, get well soon and take care of yourself. — Amakuru (talk) 11:20, 9 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Eep! Get well soon! <b style="color: Maroon;">Reyk</b> <b style="color: Blue;">YO!</b> 11:29, 9 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Wishing you a speedy recovery.
 * I'm so sorry to hear about this. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Nil Einne (talk) 12:48, 9 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Very sorry to see this. +1 to all the above... Puddleglum   2.0 (How's my driving?) 19:35, 9 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Hope it will go well.--Ymblanter (talk) 19:42, 9 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Get well soon Guy. The wiki will still be just as messed up as ever when you're ready to return to the fray. We'll save some mess for you. Cabayi (talk) 19:50, 9 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Best Wishes for a speedy recovery.Pharaoh of the Wizards (talk) 20:01, 9 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Sorry to hear of your illness. Take care and get well in your own time. SilkTork (talk) 20:08, 9 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Thinking of you, Guy. Hope you get well very soon! -- Dolotta (talk) 20:19, 9 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Get well soon! Deryck C. 20:28, 9 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Hoping you are on the mend Guy. Thanks to the wife for the update.  We are all cheering for a quick recovery, friend.  Dennis Brown - 2¢ 20:30, 9 March 2020 (UTC)
 * I hope your recovery is swift. ··· 日本穣 ·  投稿  · Talk to Nihonjoe ·  Join WP Japan ! 20:39, 9 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Echoing the comments here. Get well soon. <span style="color:black;text-shadow: 4px 4px 15px white, -4px -4px 15px white">Mkdw  <span style="color:#0B0080;text-shadow: 4px 4px 15px white, -4px -4px 15px white">talk 21:16, 9 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Get well soon, Guy. BlackcurrantTea (talk) 21:21, 9 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Holy shit! Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Guy (help!) 22:15, 9 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Get well soon! — python coder (talk &#124; contribs) 22:31, 9 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Just saw this. Hoping for a swift and full recovery. Take it easy. Girth Summit  <sub style="font-family:script;color:blue;"> (blether)  23:09, 9 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Wishing you good luck and a speedy recovery. --<span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS',Geneva,sans-serif">qedk (t 心 c) 23:32, 9 March 2020 (UTC)
 * So sorry to hear this. Best wishes for a quick recovery.  Useight (talk) 23:52, 9 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Guy, be good to all of us and get well. All the best. Smallbones( smalltalk ) 23:57, 9 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Get well soon! Regards, Comte0 (talk) 23:58, 9 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Macon. Toddst1 (talk) 00:45, 10 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Good luck! InedibleHulk (talk) 03:37, 10 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Oh dang. I just saw this. I hope you recover soon man. Also, I bulleted everyone's comment in this edit. It was a little difficult to go through the comments. See you soon. —usernamekiran (talk) 06:50, 10 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Hope you are well. I have often thought I wished we could know things like this about editors we interact with and thanks to Guy's wife for letting us know what happened. —DIYeditor (talk) 08:26, 10 March 2020 (UTC)
 * I hope you feel better, Guy, and I'm looking forward to your return to good health. —  Newslinger  talk   10:42, 10 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Best wishes for recovery.  Blue Rasberry    (talk)  11:46, 10 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Best wishes Guy. Take it easy, hopefully you'll be back soon. — sparklism hey! 12:37, 10 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Wishing a speedy recovery. Reh   man  12:39, 10 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Hope to see you back soon, Guy. Go gently. Ivanvector (Talk/Edits) 12:46, 10 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Good to live in an era where 'heart attack' doesn't necessarily mean 'funeral is day after tomorrow'. Be well. DS (talk) 20:10, 10 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Guy, while we've never directly butted heads (probably due to different editing focuses), there've been times I've looked at something you said and wanted to rip my hair out over it. That said, no matter how much I may disagree with someone, I would never wish this on anyone.  Get well soon, and stay healthy.  You're still a valued contributor and a good person.  rdfox 76 (talk) 23:13, 10 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Best wishes. --JBL (talk) 00:18, 11 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Best wishes for a fast and easy recovery, Guy. --valereee (talk) 11:23, 11 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Best wishes -- llywrch (talk) 21:49, 11 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Wishing you a speedy recovery. --Yair rand (talk) 23:26, 11 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Deeply distressed to hear of your indisposition. You are greatly missed. Prayers for your speedy recovery. -Ad Orientem (talk) 03:57, 12 March 2020 (UTC)
 * I hope you get well very soon! Have some imaginary grapes to speed your recovery. Don’t forget, there are drain covers needing measuring and calibrating but they can wait for you. -Green Giant (talk) 00:33, 12 March 2020 (UTC)

Guy is back!
Just wanted to let everyone know that if you haven't seen it yet, looks like Guy Macon is back! Guy recently edited the talk page of their RfA. Glad to see you back Guy Macon. Steel1943 (talk) 08:17, 12 March 2020 (UTC)
 * May I say, as an official medical editor, (doc James told me so on my talk page!!), that recovery is more important than Wikipedia. Roxy, the PROD. . wooF 08:28, 12 March 2020 (UTC)


 * Get well soon Guy. Get some rest And by the way, very relived to see you back. Take your time for coming back to wikipedia :) —usernamekiran (talk) 09:15, 12 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Very glad to hear you are OK Guy! RickinBaltimore (talk) 12:20, 12 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Great news! Get well soon. Double sharp (talk) 15:10, 12 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Oh thank goodness. This is some seriously good news - Shearonink (talk) 16:36, 12 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Nice to have you back. :) SarekOfVulcan (talk)  17:36, 12 March 2020 (UTC)
 * so happy to see this! 👏 Puddleglum   2.0 (How's my driving?) 18:24, 12 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Welcome back! -- BullRangifer (talk) 20:25, 12 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Glad to have you back Guy, and wishing you a speedy recovery. creffett (talk) 20:26, 12 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Nice to see you back, Hope you're okay, Take it easy, – Davey 2010 Talk 16:10, 13 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Thank you for your recovery. Best news I've heard in a long time. Can I quote you in The Singpost saying something like "I'm back!"? Smallbones( smalltalk ) 18:26, 13 March 2020 (UTC)
 * While we may have our differences Guy, I will always wish you nothing but good health. —Th e DJ (talk • contribs) 20:06, 13 March 2020 (UTC)
 * This is excellent news – very glad to see you back. --bonadea contributions talk 13:53, 14 March 2020 (UTC)
 * This managed to fly under my radar until now. Glad to hear you're feeling much better now. Cheers. --  Jack of Oz   [pleasantries]  07:52, 8 April 2020 (UTC)

Followup
It has been a few months now. My physical therapy was a success. It took a lot of work, but I went from not being able to walk or even sit up in bed back to full functionality. I now have an implanted pacemaker that will also act as a defibrillator if my heart stops. As soon as they turned it on I could feel that me heart was pumping better.

I will be honest; I went through some rough times emotionally. I didn't know if I would ever be able to walk again. I didn't know if my heart would suddenly stop again and I wouldn't make it. Nobody could visit me at my home because I am at high risk for Covid-19, and I was feeling quite isolated. But there was one thing that really lifted my spirits, and that was the messages above. I reread them dozens of times whenever I felt hopeless and alone. To all of you who took the time to post on my talk page; you really helped to lift my spirits. Gotta go now. It's getting a little dusty in here... :) --Guy Macon (talk) 02:12, 27 August 2020 (UTC)