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History of Canada
Hello my friend, Ok was wondering if you think that the History of Canada article is ready for GA review...I think all refs are ok and grammar too..only thing i see is alt text missing ...Pls when you have time - tell me what you think - again only if you wish and have the time.. i am in no rush. I will be asking User:SriMesh and User:CambridgeBayWeather to also look at it. And since you have note edited the page in some time would you like to do the review?? As i think your one of the best reviews i know. Moxy (talk) 18:27, 20 June 2010 (UTC)

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Manchester United F.C. at FAC
Thanks for the very thorough review. I've answered all the points, except prose, which I'm working on. There are a few things I'd appreciate your clarification on. Best wishes, Tom Tomlock01 (talk) 05:21, 25 June 2010 (UTC)

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On a personal note, thanks for supporting me. I look forward to any future GAN's of mine that you review :)-- White Shadows There goes another day 16:15, 7 July 2010 (UTC)

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Question?
This week a few (11 Wikipediaers) got together for dinner in Ottawa and were talking about how we need a few more good Canadian admins - Your name was brought up by a few editors - would you be at all interested in this (becoming admin).. I would like to nominate you if this is a process you are willing to go through? I can full understand if you are not interested - I am sure you would have the support of everyone i know. See --> links for what is involved  --> Requests for adminship/Nominate and Requests for adminship. Moxy (talk) 23:15, 8 July 2010 (UTC)


 * Great to hear your willing....I will make up a proposal in my sandbox in a few days or so...then when you get back and if your still willing i submit it. Moxy (talk) 00:27, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

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Edits to Winnipeg and Manitoba
Hi Nikkimaria, Looks like we have an edit war going on. This person is not going to quit. His edits are obviously promotional with a dash of COI and POV thrown in. BC talk to me  17:04, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

I'm trying to resolve the "edit war"...and at the same time learn how to use Wikipedia. Thank you very much. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Rallytron (talk • contribs) 17:53, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

Rallytron I already posted I’m trying to resolve the issue “maturely” and now you have reported me. Wow. And who are you to say you will not deal with this much longer? Wikipedia is for everyone... —Preceding unsigned comment added by Rallytron (talk • contribs) 18:03, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

I will comply with Wikipedia's policies. I can't describe how much respect I have for a tool like this. Rallytron (talk) 18:26, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

Peace is good. I would comment but i'm not sure how. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Rallytron (talk • contribs) 18:31, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

Featured article candidates/Sheffield/archive2
Thanks for your review of the sources for the featured article candidate article, Sheffield. I did as much as I can, with a small help from another user. The concerns left, I am unable to do anything on. If you could, would you please have a look? -- Jack ?! 02:52, 17 July 2010 (UTC)

"axioms"??
This strange edit in this mess of an article escaped my attention until now. Your notion of what the word "axiom" means must be altogether unrelated to the standard usage. Michael Hardy (talk) 00:53, 19 July 2010 (UTC)
 * That's quite possible, as I am by no means a math expert; I likely made a mistake, and you should of course feel free to correct it as you see fit. Nikkimaria (talk) 04:52, 19 July 2010 (UTC)

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Robert Catesby
Thanks for the review, some valuable tips there. This will be at FAC soon (I've an article there already else I'd nominate it now) if you're at all interested in following its progress. A Gunpowder Plot Featured Topic looms, I think. Parrot of Doom 22:07, 19 July 2010 (UTC)

Thank you for your work on the Rosetta Stone peer review
You comments and suggestions were very helpful, and I just wanted to say "thank you" and to let you know that I have just nominated it as a Featured Article.

Enjoy your vacation!

Cheers! Captmondo (talk) 19:54, 20 July 2010 (UTC)

Re:.hack (video game series) FAC
Since you already commented on this FAC, would you be willing to do a more in-depth review? It doesn't appear that User:Jinnai will back down, but he has yet to provide any specific, actionable objections to the article other than WP:IDONTLIKEIT. Nevertheless, he's seems to have succeeded in scaring off any other reviewers, so perhaps I could ask you to help jump-start discussion? Thanks, Axem Titanium (talk) 11:11, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
 * Thanks a lot, no worries. I look forward to your comments. Axem Titanium (talk) 15:31, 21 July 2010 (UTC)

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when you have a sec pls send me a message via email so we can talk about admin things eccamam@hotmail.comMoxy (talk) 00:06, 17 August 2010 (UTC)

Featured article candidates/German Type UB I submarine/archive1
I've replied to all of your comments :)-- White Shadows Nobody said it was easy 00:10, 17 August 2010 (UTC)
 * I believe that I've addressed the last remaining issue that you brought up :)-- White Shadows Nobody said it was easy 14:50, 18 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Just fixed that now. Good luck in your RFA! I've rightly supported you :)-- White Shadows Nobody said it was easy 15:15, 18 August 2010 (UTC)

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Liberty Bell
I've done what you asked at FAC--Wehwalt (talk) 02:33, 18 August 2010 (UTC)

Nikita Filatov
Can you double check the FAC review you posted here, I think it was intended for a different article. Canada Hky (talk) 15:09, 18 August 2010 (UTC)

GA Review: Grangegorman killings
Thanks for taking the time to review the article, I will be editing over the next few days to address your concerns, I will let you know if there are any problems. Quasihuman (talk) 21:17, 18 August 2010 (UTC)

Connormah
 * Got it, I'll take a look shortly...Nikkimaria (talk) 02:03, 19 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Thanks. I've replied. Connormah 03:02, 20 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Replied again - thanks. Connormah 00:05, 21 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Replied again. Connormah 01:15, 21 August 2010 (UTC)
 * I've sent you another email. Connormah 03:23, 25 August 2010 (UTC)

History of Canada
So i see you have lots on the go right now...let me know when you have more time ...was thinking that its time -- GA review for history of Canada article.Moxy (talk) 16:26, 21 August 2010 (UTC)


 * Moxy (talk) 06:49, 23 August 2010 (UTC)

GA Review- Rutherford Hayes
I would like to thank you for your review of Rutherford B. Hayes. It was excellent to finally get an outside perspective on how to improve the article. I may have some questions about your comments, but I don't have any right now off the top of my head. Thanks again! --Schwindtd (talk) 23:05, 23 August 2010 (UTC)

Oh I do have a question now, actually. A lot of the information that you listed as needing references comes from cite 4 at Rutherford B. Hayes, but that reference already has a - y listed and it will have to be ref name ='d a bunch more times. Should I just put it as a general source that is used so frequently that individual references are not necessary. I know some pages do that. With notes and references. If you could point me in the right direction it would be much appreciated. Thanks! --Schwindtd (talk) 23:19, 23 August 2010 (UTC)

Also, why "Ref 34 (about.com) is not a reliable source", when if you look at this you can see the qualifications of the person who wrote the article at about.com. Should I still include it? or get another one?

In addition, why is "posturing as a moderate" POV? It is just explaining that Hayes was advocating moderate reforms.

Thanks for your help! --Schwindtd (talk) 00:57, 24 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Replied to all at the GA review page. Cheers, Nikkimaria (talk) 04:06, 24 August 2010 (UTC)

I was wondering how you would soften the tone of this sentence: "Hayes honestly believed in a kind of paternalistic code." Thanks!--Schwindtd (talk) 19:18, 24 August 2010 (UTC)
 * ...I'm not exactly sure what that sentence means. Definitely replace "honestly" with "firmly", or better yet remove the word altogether. Take out "kind of", possibly to be replaced with "type of", but again I'm not clear on your intended meaning. As for "paternalistic code"...honestly, I'd say you'd be better off removing this phrase entirely. Nikkimaria (talk) 21:20, 24 August 2010 (UTC)

Do you know anyone who would be interested in copy-editing Rutherford B. Hayes? I was thinking about peer review, but the peer review page mentions nominating articles that are close to FA status. Thanks!--Schwindtd (talk) 21:52, 2 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Well, you can use peer review to help you attain GA status. If you're just after copy-editing, though, try WP:GOCE. Nikkimaria (talk) 00:18, 3 September 2010 (UTC)
 * I put a copyedit tag on the page, but Rutherford B. Hayes does not show up on WP:GOCE for articles listed in August 2010. --Schwindtd (talk) 00:25, 3 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Nevermind. It's listed under H not R. Woops. Sorry! --Schwindtd (talk) 00:27, 3 September 2010 (UTC)

You are now an administrator
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 * Thanks! Cheers, Nikkimaria (talk) 14:17, 24 August 2010 (UTC)


 * Many congrats! -- Boing! said Zebedee (talk) 14:24, 24 August 2010 (UTC)


 * Thanks for the support and the congrats, Boing! Nikkimaria (talk) 14:29, 24 August 2010 (UTC)


 * Congratulations, Nikki! I have no doubt that you'll be one of the great admins we sorely could use more of. =) -- Twilight  Helryx  15:04, 24 August 2010 (UTC)


 * My congratulations. I'm afraid I've been on holiday the last few days and didn't have enough time to review your candidacy myself, but judging from the result I'm sure I'd have wound up in the support column if I'd been at home. If you fancy trying out some useful admin scripts feel free to copy some from my monobook.js.  Ϣere Spiel  Chequers  15:41, 24 August 2010 (UTC)


 * You are the lady!!!!!!!!!!!Dame i see almost 100 percent o well...Moxy (talk) 15:49, 24 August 2010 (UTC)


 * Very glad you passed, you'll make an excellent administrator. --  At am a  頭 15:55, 24 August 2010 (UTC)

Congratulations! Good luck with your new mop! Hi 8 7 8  (Come shout at me!) 16:55, 24 August 2010 (UTC)


 * Congratulations! Well done! -- King of &hearts;   &diams;   &clubs;  &spades; 17:01, 24 August 2010 (UTC)


 * Agree. Well done! Hopefully this shirt fits you. ~ N S D    (✉ • ✐) 19:16, 24 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Congrats Nikki :) You'll do a fine job and these tools will aid your work in many ways :) Yes the George Washington GAN this time round is looking more promising, last time I was a fool for not requesting peer review -.- sorry for wasting your time :/. Anyway I'm sure the community will look forward to your work as an admin :) Again congrats.  Ғяіᴅaз'§Đøøм &#124;  Spare your time?  22:19, 24 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Congratulations! If you need any mopping advice, feel free to ask and I'll help as best I can :) Ged  UK  07:27, 25 August 2010 (UTC)

It was my pleasure, and congratulations! Jayjg (talk) 01:51, 26 August 2010 (UTC)

Semi-spam???
Please explain this headline. / Hey Mid  (contributions) 16:25, 24 August 2010 (UTC)
 * It's semi-spam in the sense that I left a message for everyone who !voted, but that message was not automated, nor (in most cases) was it identical. Nikkimaria (talk) 16:47, 24 August 2010 (UTC)

I'm glad it did not. Welcome aboard. f o x 20:16, 24 August 2010 (UTC)

First Question for new admin
First Question for new admin... I have seen this editor User:Rjensen for a long time..and have always questioned there neutrality and Undue weight that they add to articles when he summarizes what authors are saying. I have gotten into conflict with him in the past about Fringe theories,,that is randomly adding authors pov and theories. Is it normal to add or replace text with what one historian thinks -  What do you think here am i way off?? I think its all done in good faith but just not done right?...18:18, 24 August 2010 (UTC) a few examples just from today     
 * Okay. Some of what they're doing is fine, or at least defensible - it's a good idea to mention minority opinions. Without evidence to the contrary, I would say they're acting in good faith. However, I would encourage them to a) source stuff whenever possible instead of removing it, especially when the unsourced stuff is easily referenced, and b) be very careful to correctly interpret the "influential-ness" of any individual author. For example, how many historians accept McKay's thesis in regards to Canadian history? I wouldn't block him based on what you've shown me, but I definitely understand your frustration. Nikkimaria (talk) 18:34, 24 August 2010 (UTC)
 * that is what i was thinking... i see by his talk page some like his style well others dont o well i will continue to watch out.Moxy (talk) 18:50, 24 August 2010 (UTC)

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Talkback

 * Oh, I replied again. Endofskull (talk) 21:16, 24 August 2010 (UTC)

RfA
Congrats to you too! By the way - are you thank-spamming everyone? I thought of that but it seemed like a daunting task.Fainites barley scribs 21:27, 24 August 2010 (UTC)

Thank semi-spam

 * Well done. Actually they were real slogans for Tony Abbott that he used in the election a few days ago  YellowMonkey  ( new photo poll )  07:29, 25 August 2010 (UTC)

Signpost blurb on you
Hi Nm, I'm just writing it now; please check for balance, etc, and let me know if you'd like anything added/subtracted. Tony  (talk)  03:11, 25 August 2010 (UTC)

William Calcraft's GA review
Thanks for the review. I went into WP:GAN looking to review a few nominations above Calcraft but when I couldn't find his article I thought I must have been mistaken in thinking that I'd listed it! I worked on ii fairly intensively over a few days, and when I checked earlier I see that I hadn't put it on my watchlist, probably because I had it open pretty much all the time. Anyway, I've caught up now and I'll deal with the issues you raised later this evening hopefully. Thanks once again. Malleus Fatuorum 16:26, 25 August 2010 (UTC)