User talk:Skeezix1000/Archives/2006/February

Melbourne
You are seeking a change. You should seek consensus. Tied for first is exactly the same as ranked first. Xtra 02:38, 19 February 2006 (UTC)
 * Not really, but fine. Skeezix1000 02:43, 19 February 2006 (UTC)

Ottawa
Hi,I am from Ottawa, and in my first few weeks of trying to contribute to Wikipedia. Thank you for your messages. As I indicated in the discussion page, I believe that if the opening paragraph is going to include the statement that Ottawa does is not a national capital district, it might be helpful for readers to be aware that the government has nonetheless taken steps to give Ottawa the amenities and activities one expects in a capital city, such as designating Ottawa-Gatineau as the National Capital Region and having the National Capital Commission. As far as characterizing what the NCC does, here is the NCC's own take: The NCC is a Crown corporation that was created by Parliament in 1959 as the steward of federal lands and buildings in the National Capital Region, with a mandate and mission to build the Capital region into a source of pride and unity for Canadians. I tried to give a more "plain English" version of "steward of federal lands and buildings" by saying that the NCC "manages federal lands and monuments. Nathan NatMor 02:46, 19 February 2006 (UTC)

Hi,Thank you for your comments. The PR firm point was funny, and helpful!! (LOL)... I agree that the NCC does have a major and wide-ranging influence, going far beyond managing federal buildings. I am still trying to get the hang of the talk pages and the collaborative editing process. Nathan NatMor 03:36, 19 February 2006 (UTC)