User talk:Pduval

Welcome!
Hi there! Welcome to Wikipedia! I hope you like it here and stick around.

A few general tips before you start doing a lot of editing:


 * A few basic rules: Try to write from a neutral point of view, be bold in editing pages, and use Wikiquette.


 * A handy page for newcomers is the welcome page. The Wikipedia tutorial also gives a lot of basic info that will help get you oriented on Wikipedia. If you have any other questions about the project then check out Help or Where to ask a question.


 * When you post something on a talk/discussion page, you can sign your name by using three tildes ( " ") for your username and four (" ~ ") for your username and a timestamp.


 * Remember to provide an edit summary when editing.


 * If you ever find yourself with nothing to do on Wikipedia, have a look at the Community Portal, you'll find that there's always something happening.

If you ever have any questions, comments, or just want to say hi, don't hesitate to write to me on my talk page and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

Happy editing and have a great day! :-) Akamad 10:07, 26 January 2006 (UTC)

and Welcome from User:AlMac|(talk)
Hello, and welcome to Wikipedia! I hope you like it here and decide to stay.

Here are some tips to help you get started:


 * Read the tutorial and learn how to edit a page.
 * Experiment in the sandbox.
 * Follow the Simplified Ruleset.
 * Try to edit from a neutral point of view.
 * Use talk pages to communicate with other editors.
 * Be bold in updating pages.
 * Eventually, read the Manual of Style and learn about the Five Pillars of Wikipedia.
 * And most importantly, have fun!

If you need any help, see the help pages and glossary, add a question to the help desk, or ask me on my talk page.

I hope you will enjoy editing and being a Wikipedian. Good luck! User:AlMac|(talk) 10:34, 27 January 2006 (UTC)

Music Portal
You mentioned on the new user log that you were interested in jazz, new orlenes history, etc. While this is not my area on Wikipedia, in some cursory research, I thought you might be interested in: Portal:Music, and U.S._Southern_wikipedians'_notice_board, but mainly, just start reading the articles in Category:Jazz, and Category:New Orleans, Louisiana, fixing the errors you find, and talking with people on talk pages. Good luck! JesseW, the juggling janitor 08:51, 27 January 2006 (UTC)