User talk:Howicus/Archive 8

Adoption school
Hey, User:Howicus

I know i know, as if i couldn't be anymore annoying about the adoption school. Apologies. However, you ask me to revert edits and find prime examples of vandalism and good faith but unhelpful edits. Problem is, that's impossible. Thousands upon thousands of editors and Wikipedians are always doing that by the second. I don't think i will be able to do that. Also, i completed the vandalism section but i don't see passed.

Thanks, --Luis Santos24 (talk) 20:44, 24 July 2015 (UTC)
 * Hi ! If you don't plan on doing a lot of anti-vandal work, we could just skip that section.  It can be hard to find vandalism to revert, yeah. Howicus (Did I mess up?) 23:19, 24 July 2015 (UTC)

Hey User:Howicus. I actually do plan on it but as you said it's hard for that hands on stuff, just wondering what you had an idea to do, the wikipedia adventure highly interferes with this but i DO want to graduate this.

Thanks, --Luis Santos24 (talk) 15:05, 25 July 2015 (UTC)
 * Well, I find vandalism by repeatedly refreshing Special:RecentChanges or the user contributions for new accounts page. I'm usually able to find some fairly quickly.  You could try looking at different times of day; the number of anti-vandal editors around varies. Howicus (Did I mess up?) 15:17, 25 July 2015 (UTC)

User:Howicus Most of my activity i end up doing on Recent Changes is encouraging hundreds of IP's to make accounts and welcoming new users. I've made my 17th article recently and i gave and recieved my first Barnstar today! You asked if there was a section i wanted to skip, i was wondering if we could do that for Five Pillars, it and a whole lot of other things were covered in the Wikipedia Adventure.

Thanks, --Luis Santos24 (Have a good day) 01:43, 10 August 2015 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

 * Gee, thanks :) Howicus (Did I mess up?) 23:03, 12 August 2015 (UTC)

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In Christianity, homosexuality is a sin. That has been the standard for centuries, and the current confusion on this subject by some militant folks has not changed that. In both the Old Testament, and in the New Testament, the plain teachings are that it is a sin. I hope the "Sodom and Gomorrah" experience clearly explains God's view on the issue. THEREFORE, to so that one is a Christian (Christ-like, or a Christ follower), AND to advocate an sinful practice (which homosexuality is one of many) is illogical and untruthful. Again, this newscaster claims to be a Christian will always be the correct answer. — Preceding unsigned comment added by M.sommars (talk • contribs) 17:06, 14 August 2015 (UTC)

CYBERPOL
You are violating the CYBERPOL Statutory Decree under article 46/7 Annex 1 Dot not repeatedly revers the Pages on Wikipedia. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.196.59.38 (talk • contribs)
 * I'm following Wikipedia's policies, specifically the policy on verifiability. I can't find any reliable, independent sources talking about this Cyberpol, so Wikipedia should not talk about it either. Howicus (Did I mess up?) 16:15, 15 August 2015 (UTC)

Did you have something to tell me about the gorilla photo?
I received an old April message, "Hello, Saenger. You have new messages at Howicus's talk page." I Searched my name in the Archives on your Talk Page, but couldn't find anything. Did you have a message for me after what I thought was your final message about the copyright for the photo baby gorilla sleeping on its parent? Saenger (talk) 16:39, 12 August 2015 (UTC)
 * Hi . I left that message for you after my first response to your question. So no, you didn't miss anything :) Howicus (Did I mess up?) 23:03, 12 August 2015 (UTC)

Thanks. 14:51, 17 August 2015 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Saenger (talk • contribs)

C David Marsden
Thanks for the suggestions on my draft on C David Marsden. What happens next-google still takes me to the 'deleted' pageNeuroranger (talk) 14:37, 17 August 2015 (UTC)
 * Hi . First, you've made a typo in the template at the top.  It's  with a 't'.  Second, you should probably format all of your sources as inline citations, like the "media obituaries" you have now.  This page describes the formatting in detail. Howicus (Did I mess up?) 23:14, 17 August 2015 (UTC)

M1Grand
Thanks for the help :) M1grand (talk) 01:05, 18 August 2015 (UTC)M1grand
 * No problem. Feel free to ask if you have more questions. Howicus (Did I mess up?) 01:07, 18 August 2015 (UTC)

How should I get started on Wikipedia? I've been going from page to page trying to find a page to add to or edit. but I haven't found to much, what should I do to contribute to Wikipedia? M1grand (talk) 02:04, 18 August 2015 (UTC)M1grand
 * Hi again . Hm, well, I got started with the WP:Community portal, which has lists of articles that need improvement with links to more. Maybe you'll find something there? Howicus (Did I mess up?) 03:01, 18 August 2015 (UTC)
 * Ok thanks, I will try that :) M1grand (talk) 03:13, 18 August 2015 (UTC)M1grand

Proof Read My SandBox
Hi Howicus, I've been editing my sandbox and I was wondering if you would read it? if so here is the link: User:M1grand/sandbox, If don't that is OK. M1grand (talk) 15:04, 19 August 2015 (UTC)M1grand

Can you copy an entire text from a corporate website and paste it as an article on Wikipedia?
I edited an article that had this problem, so I fixed it with new details and sources. Today, an experienced editor restored to an older version that repeated an entire text from a corporate website and paste it as an article. The article has 6 sentences. Three sentences are original and other three are from the corporate website. Here's the link for the Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shakthi_TV  | This article has 3 sentences from it's corporate website: http://www.capitalmaharaja.com/index.php/our-companies/mtv-channel.html   Rdelano7 (talk) 23:39, 19 August 2015 (UTC)  Rdelano7 (talk) 23:39, 19 August 2015 (UTC)
 * Hi, . I'd suggest you remove the copied sentences, and say that they're a copyright violation in the edit summary.  I don't think the editor who reverted you realized that you were removing copyrighted content.  Any content you want to add, I'd suggest doing in a separate edit.  Also, unfortunately one of your sources,, is actually just a re-print of a press release from YuppTV (which I can't directly link because it's on the blacklist; it's the first result here.  So, it's not independent, and you should not use it as a source.  Hope this helps! Howicus (Did I mess up?) 00:34, 20 August 2015 (UTC)

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C David Marsden
Just monitoring this article, google still doesn't link it to the article. Any idea how long before I can let people know that the great man is now on Wikipedia?Neuroranger (talk) 21:58, 20 August 2015 (UTC)
 * If I may, I will respond on behalf of Howicus - your article was still a draft article and was not therefore indexed by Google. It is clear that he was a notable scientist, and I have therefore copy-edited the article and published it. I expect it will be picked up by Google in due course, but that isn't something we have any control over. Best regards. -- ℕ  ℱ  22:36, 20 August 2015 (UTC)

mainspace URL, which is a redirect to a draftspace article
Please see:
 * Draft:Countly
 * Countly
 * Draft:Count.ly (note inserted dot)
 * Count.ly (note inserted dot)
 * Special:Contributions/Jinlizzy
 * User_talk:Peridon


 * Heart_94.3FM
 * HEART_94.3FM (note uppercase)


 * Special:Contributions/Wscribner
 * Special:Contributions/Dtompos
 * Special:Contributions/NTAInc

Ping User:ponyo, in case they want to peek at this. 75.108.94.227 (talk) 03:41, 26 August 2015 (UTC)

Oops.
Thanks for highlighting that, it isn't the first edit today that falls under that criteria. I'll just go fix my other mistakes, and ensure that I can give reliable sources for stuff. RailwayScientist (talk) (formerly Mistoop) —Preceding undated comment added 19:06, 1 September 2015 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

 * Thank you very much! I'm honored :) Howicus (Did I mess up?) 15:58, 7 September 2015 (UTC)

why
why are you doing this Sjihwn sn (talk) 23:27, 9 September 2015 (UTC)
 * Because your edits, User:Sjihwn sn, are not constructive and are introducing factual errors. Howicus (Did I mess up?) 23:28, 9 September 2015 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

 * Thank you! Howicus (Did I mess up?) 00:19, 10 September 2015 (UTC)

Sock
Re: and, see this. Thanks.  General Ization  Talk   17:13, 13 September 2015 (UTC)
 * Ah. I sort of figured.  Thanks for the heads up. Howicus (Did I mess up?) 17:15, 13 September 2015 (UTC)

Rawsrvnt
Thank you so much Howicus for helping us here at Wikipedia. It looks like someone has made a page for us: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rawsrvnt

We had some things that we submitted to fix to make the page as accurate as possible. I can't seem to find it or if it will get done.

Let me know if you see it and can help us post the most accurate info on here as possible.

We can also resubmit to you as you helped us so much already.

Thank you! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Rawsrvnt (talk • contribs) 16:11, 18 September 2015 (UTC)
 * Hi Rawsrvnt. The requests you made are at Talk:Rawsrvnt; I'll respond there. Howicus (Did I mess up?) 01:15, 19 September 2015 (UTC)

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A barnstar for you!

 * Why thank you. Thank you too for understanding, . Howicus (Did I mess up?) 21:06, 26 September 2015 (UTC)
 * Its okay u|Howicus. I love to learn on the job and if it wasn't for kind editors like you that would never be achieved. Olowe2011  Talk 21:08, 26 September 2015 (UTC)

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Rouhani Edits
You have no right to delete my claim that Hassan Rouhani was one of the hostage takers during the Iranian hostage crisis. You simply don't have any evidence to rebut my plausible claim. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Freedomsforiran (talk • contribs) 22:30, 7 October 2015 (UTC)
 * Hello . On Wikipedia, the burden of proof is on the person who is adding content.  You want to say that he was a hostage taker, so you must provide a reliable, independent source to support the claim. Howicus (Did I mess up?) 22:37, 7 October 2015 (UTC)

It's been proven. He was a hostage taker. End of story. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Freedomsforiran (talk • contribs) 22:42, 7 October 2015 (UTC)
 * Wikipedia content must be verifiable. Where exactly was this proven, ?  Could you cite specific sources? Howicus (Did I mess up?) 22:44, 7 October 2015 (UTC)

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Hey, some help please?
Hey, was wondering if you could help me here. I am trying to stack my ribbons on my user page, and this cookie ribbon won't shrink to 90pixels, it stays huge, at 800 pixels, help please?

File:800px-Wiki Chocolate Chip Cookie Ribbon.png

Thanks, --The Haze Master (talk) 00:40, 16 October 2015 (UTC)
 * Hm, how about using the smaller File:Wp Chocolate Ribbon.svg instead? Howicus (Did I mess up?) 23:47, 16 October 2015 (UTC)

No worries, it's all good now, thanks anyways though.

Cheers, --The Haze Master (talk) 23:48, 16 October 2015 (UTC)

Adoption
i am still interested nms642 (talk) 14:49, 19 October 2015 (UTC)
 * Hi . Unfortunately, my work has picked up and it looks like I'll be busy for some time...you may want to find another mentor.  Sorry.  Howicus (Did I mess up?) 02:37, 21 October 2015 (UTC)

Thank you!
Thank you for responding to my help request on my page. I'm glad it got moved to drafts, it looks like the page was just deleted.

I don't have it figured out yet, but I'm getting there. Thanks again!

--Jfridovichkeil (talk) 19:57, 23 October 2015 (UTC)

Buffalo State College
Hello, I noticed you changed the article name of Buffalo State College to just Buffalo State. Buffalo State College is what it's most known by and an official short name. The wiki article has been fixed, with consenus from another editor. . Take a look at the official name guidelines.

Now having the page named just "Buffalo State" is rather confusing. Buffalo State is short for Buffalo State College but outside the article page you wouldn't know that it's referring to a college. I'm hoping you can change it back to Buffalo State College as it was previously. Thanks 2620:CC:8000:213:175:99BE:FC1C:BE2F (talk) 02:35, 27 October 2015 (UTC)
 * Before I'd be willing to move it back I'd like to see discussion on the talk page, explaining why "Buffalo State" is not a good title, and getting consensus from more than two editors. Also, please stop calling a good-faith editor a vandal.  Vandalism requires ill intent.  With that, I'm off to bed for the night. Howicus (Did I mess up?) 04:01, 27 October 2015 (UTC)

Where was the consenus when you changed the article from its original name? Buffalo State College fits better, and makes sense when talking about the college elsewhere throughout Wikipedia. Buffalo State just sounds confusing when listed by itself say on a page about New York/Buffalo or anywhere else. Plus Buffalo State College (official short name) is a version of Buffalo State, but reminds the reader who are unfamiliar that it's a college. I'm not the only one to call it vandalism, I was just pointing out the fact that he kept editing the offical name and putting false information in the article, which he fixed so it's all good now, not trying to get into this whole wiki drama thing. So hopefully you'll change it back to Buffalo State College, and then get consenus first to change it to Buffalo State, but my votes still on Buffalo State College, as it always was. Thanks and have a goodnight 2620:CC:8000:213:175:99BE:FC1C:BE2F (talk) 04:25, 27 October 2015 (UTC)

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Solar flare
How does a hippo not relate to a solar flare Afatllama (talk) 23:44, 3 November 2015 (UTC)

My Rude Comments
Thanks for that. I had no right to refer to others like that. — Preceding unsigned comment added by PatrickPitso (talk • contribs) 21:37, 4 November 2015 (UTC)

Message from Iftekhar Rimon
https://www.bb.org.bd/governor/governor.php

Open the site and in the third line it has been written "His tenure has been extended for another term for three years and three months upto 2nd August, 2016 by which time he will be 65." --- Simple Equation Sir, his Birthday is 03-August-1951. The year 1951 mentioned later. People's republic of Bangladesh has the law for Government Officer, who shall not be seated after 65 Years. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Iftekhar Rimon (talk • contribs) 23:13, 6 November 2015 (UTC)
 * I've made edits to the article Atiur Rahman based on this source. Howicus (Did I mess up?) 23:26, 6 November 2015 (UTC)

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Edits
Hello Howicus, I was just adding information that both those sources say. I just thought it would be helpful to make a total summary of Glasgow's ethnic groups and add a clear referenced set of percentages.Roscomoner (talk) 19:13, 15 November 2015 (UTC)
 * I think you didn't mean to revert what you did, . The paragraph you re-added was this, an unsourced paragraph about a guy named "John Carty".  It was first added by an IP, and then  reverted back to your version (he did not actually revert your changes). Howicus (Did I mess up?) 19:18, 15 November 2015 (UTC)
 * That's how I took it. I removed a paragraph about a guy who apparently drinks and plays golf in Glasgow, reverting to 's version. accidentally reintroduced it.  Catfish   Jim  and the soapdish  19:22, 15 November 2015 (UTC)

Oh ok, thanks. Roscomoner (talk) 19:42, 15 November 2015 (UTC)

You are rude
Unprofessional — Preceding unsigned comment added by SwagMaster Brent (talk • contribs) 23:54, 15 November 2015 (UTC)

Salute Page.

 * Hello!

You recently changed something on the Salute page and I just wanted to let you know that you are incorrect (not trying to sound rude sorry if it sounds rude)it is the right hand that the U.S. military salutes with. You can see the regulation stating this in FM 3–21.5, paragraph 4–4 page 4-6. Thank You and have a nice day.I&#39;mNotThatSmartOfAPerson (talk) 01:01, 16 November 2015 (UTC)
 * Normally,, what you say is true. But that specific sentence was stating the exception to the rule.  US Army soldiers can salute with the left hand *if* they are holding a standard in the right hand.  Otherwise, they salute right-handed. Howicus (Did I mess up?) 01:47, 16 November 2015 (UTC)
 * Oh I see what you mean now my apologies, but considering that it said nothing along those lines I assumed that it was stating that they salute left-handed and as well my stupidity got the better of me and I completely misread the line again I apologize fully.I&#39;mNotThatSmartOfAPerson (talk) 03:04, 16 November 2015 (UTC)
 * No problem, it was an understandable mistake. Howicus (Did I mess up?) 03:18, 16 November 2015 (UTC)

Mobile search summary
Thanks for answering my question on my talk page. But I don't think that the "mobile search summary" is coming from the article. For example, enter "gunpowder" in the mobile search page https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page#/search, and you will see "Gunpowder Plot" as one of the hits, with only the word "event" as the summary:
 * Gunpowder Plot
 * event

But nowhere on the Gunpowder Plot page do I see the one-word summary "event." Do you know where the mobile search summary is coming from? Phlar (talk) 04:13, 16 November 2015 (UTC)
 * Oh, I see what you mean now,, but I'm afraid I don't know. Try asking at WP:VPT, a lot of the technically-minded editors watch that page. Howicus (Did I mess up?) 04:24, 16 November 2015 (UTC)
 * OK, thanks. I'll try VPT. Phlar (talk) 17:07, 16 November 2015 (UTC)
 * VPT is a treasure trove! It turns out the mobile search description comes from wikidata, e.g. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1790872. Go figure! Phlar (talk) 17:18, 16 November 2015 (UTC)
 * Oh, that makes sense. Good to hear that you figured it out. Howicus (Did I mess up?) 19:27, 16 November 2015 (UTC)

Southern Heritage Classic logo
Thanks for uploading the file. But on the Southern Heritage Classic page the logo displays the physical size of the previous logo. Is there any way to fix that? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Fabdesign (talk • contribs) 21:25, 20 November 2015 (UTC)
 * Hi . Are you wanting to make the image larger?  I actually uploaded it small on purpose; as it's a non-free logo, it must meet Wikipedia's Non-free content criteria.  Specifically, this section says that non-free images should be kept small. Howicus (Did I mess up?) 21:45, 20 November 2015 (UTC)

Adopt me?
Hello,

I am a person that is interested in computer games and military history such as WWII. You have written that you also approve of these subjects, so I'd like you to adopt me

Dat GuyWiki (talk) 20:26, 21 November 2015 (UTC)
 * Well, as I told Lululemonlove, above, I'm going to be traveling, so I may not be around much for the next week or so. If you want to be adopted soon, try one of the users here. Howicus (Did I mess up?) 22:12, 21 November 2015 (UTC)

Looking to be Adopted!
Dear Howicus,

I'm new to Wikipedia and I'm looking to be adopted by you or someone like you. I would like to know if you have any suggestions as to how I can get more out of Wikipedia and how I can identify which pages are most in need of editing? I also wonder if you have any insight into where new editors (see, I don't even now if that is the correct term or if I just say "user"?) go wrong in editing pages. I am a bit nervous about doing something wrong so I have just being doing small edits so far.

I guess in short I am looking to avoid any pitfalls that might detract from the validity of Wikipedia. I also want to contribute a positive, trustworthy presence to the community.

Thanks in advance! Lululemonlove (talk) 00:05, 21 November 2015 (UTC)
 * Hi, welcome to Wikipedia! Normally I'd be happy to adopt you, but I'll be traveling soon, and as a result I'll be pretty busy.  If you want to find an adopter quickly, I'd suggest trying the list here.  To answer a couple of your questions, though, the Community portal has lists of articles that need editing with links to more.  Also, "editor" is a perfectly good term, and it's what most people use.  Finally, don't be too worried about getting into trouble.  In general, be bold and edit.  If you make a good-faith mistake, the worst that will happen is that someone will tell you the right way to do it. Howicus (Did I mess up?) 00:25, 21 November 2015 (UTC)

Thank you so much - all of that is very, very helpful and I will take it all to heart. I hope your travels are pleasant and safe and thanks again for the guidance and assistance. Much appreciated. Lululemonlove (talk) 21:29, 23 November 2015 (UTC)

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A kitten for you!
here is a kitten for u please phone on [phone number redacted] if u need kitten.

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Nominations for the Military history WikiProject historian and newcomer of the year awards now open!
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Military History Wikiproject nomination
Hello User:Howicus, The nominations for the Military History Wikiproject Newcomer of the Year is approaching. I was wondering if you would nominate me? I already prepared a statement but you can make your own if you wish.

Cheers! --The Haze Master (talk) 11:04, 7 December 2015 (UTC)
 * Hi again . I'm afraid I don't really have the time to write a good nomination, sorry.  Perhaps you could ask someone else? Howicus (Did I mess up?) 17:45, 14 December 2015 (UTC)

Admiral Barrington (1781 ship)
All lovely. Many thanks. Acad Ronin (talk) 20:23, 14 December 2015 (UTC)

Smithson
Hi! I see you've prodded a few of these fantasies. Unfortunately there's really a mass of clean-up work to be done there; I feel it should be co-ordinated in some way, but we don't seem to have a mechanism for that. On those three articles: both Francesco Natoli and the Orioles family definitely existed (I can supply sources if you like), they just didn't do all the stuff or have all the names ascribed to them. I don't believe either come close to satisfying our notability requirements. I did wonder, though, about the Battle of the Three Mountains; it obviously was not a major engagement (more Smithson puffery), but it definitely seems to have taken place, and to have a certain significance because it was the first victory after Caporetto; I found mentions in several sources. Thoughts? Justlettersandnumbers (talk) 22:37, 22 December 2015 (UTC)
 * I see your point about the Battle of Three Mountains, . It didn't occur to me to search for the Italian name of the battle.  So yes, there might be something there...feel free to de-PROD the article if you like, though I don't have the Italian skills to write it myself. Howicus (Did I mess up?) 22:41, 22 December 2015 (UTC)

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I was just wondering why you deleted the entire "In Popular Culture" section for the Dad's Root Beer page. Is that kind of information frowned upon now? Neuroguy2 (talk) 06:47, 2 January 2016 (UTC)
 * Hi, . I removed that particular "In Popular Culture" section because it consisted of one Bug Bunny parody and three cases where an ad for the soda is seen in the background of a movie.  In my view, those are all so minor that they count as an indiscriminate collection of information.  Howicus (Did I mess up?) 18:33, 2 January 2016 (UTC)


 * No, I was just curious as to why it was removed. You are much more experienced at editing Wikipedia pages than I am.  I now understand, and thank you for the reference you provided.  I've just seen other entries for such things, so I had added a couple of my own and wondered if that had been a no-no since it was removed.  Thought it'd be interesting for people to have a reference to a well-known product of the time and see how it was included in films of the era to add realism to the sets - instead of "fake" ads.  I was just going to do the same for huge posters advertising British products (most still used today) in the film Man_Hunt_(1941_film) when I noticed my previous contributions had been removed.  I don't want to be the cause of "clutter" on pages and make work for people like you who maintain the site so well. Cheers! Neuroguy2 (talk) 04:14, 3 January 2016 (UTC)

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01:02:38, 30 January 2016 review of submission by DmitryPopovRU
Hello Howicus. I have added several new sources as the subject of this article is having another TV show play here in NZ. See and. When this show has played in NZ this Sunday I will also add this as a source. I don't understand how this article can't be notable now? The sources have been added to the page for almost 2 years now. I also found an article on the Daily Mirror, but I know that this is not regarded a reliable source. See

Thanks Howicus. I will keep improving the article and I hope that soon this article will be notable. Thanks --DmitryPopovRU (talk) 01:02, 30 January 2016 (UTC)

Elmira
you edited the section on prisoner release at Elmira. My fathers great grandfather was a prisoner there and when they closed, they did not give every prisoner a train ticket as is stated in that section. They just released many of them with nothing. They were forced to walk home, despite the fact that many were terribly ill and malnourished. He made it as far as Virginia where he succumbed on the side of the road. I just think that the section shouldn't be wrapped up in a nice bow. I'm definitely not a rebel fan and happily reside in the northeast, but history is history and shouldn't be prettied up. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 166.171.185.43 (talk) 13:46, 3 February 2016
 * Hello to the person at 166.171.185.43. My contribution to the article was limited to a simple link correct.  But, I'll take a look at the train ticket claim.  Thanks for pointing it out. Howicus (Did I mess up?) 20:25, 3 February 2016 (UTC)

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