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I hereby award you The Working Man's Barnstar for repeatedly notifying relevant parties during featured article reviews, as it's an oft-forgotten task. -- tariqabjotu
(18 August 2006)
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Sandy, this award is long overdue. Thank you for your tireless reviews of many an article. You have created, developed and improved a mass of articles as well as raised many just objections as you so gracefully see fit. For the reasons listed above and anything else I may have missed, I award you the Editors Barnstar. Congratulations! --Jaw101ie
(23 July 2006)
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For dozens upon dozens of minor but extremely important corrections and revisions to the Military Brat article. Your efforts are much appreciated, and hopefully this small token will go a long way. Sharkface217
(15 December 2006)
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The Editor's Barnstar for tireless & good-humoured work on Featured articles; well done Sandy! TimVickers
(1 January 2007)
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For juggling countless articles at once, responding to queries and requests and still taking time to help me by reviewing and commenting on metformin, I award you the Tireless Contributor Barnstar! (A long time coming, I might add) Fvasconcellos (11 January 2007) |
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The Running Man Barnstar Sandy, thank you for all your help in getting my article to Featured Status...from tips about references, to advice on links to your copyediting and bringing in others to review it. I could not have done it without you! Thanks So Much!
Mike Searson (15 March 2007)
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The Working Woman's Barnstar For your amazing work at WP:FAC, becoming one of the most reference obsessed respected reviewers there, I award you this barnstar :-D Enjoy! Raystorm (5 April 2007) |
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The Editor's Barnstar. This isn't for anything in particular, just for being a great editor. Keep it up.
Quadzilla99 (20 May 2007)
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In apreciation of the help you so freely lend to me and so many others with our Military History related FA, FAR, and FAC articles I award you the WikiChevrons. Semper Fi, SandyGeorgia! Carry on! TomStar81 (Talk) (9 June 2007) |
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The Resilient Barnstar Not for your blunders or mistakes, but for picking yourself up and keeping up the good work ;) Remember, if you need anything I'm right here.
Fvasconcellos (t·c) (15 June 2007 )
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The Barnstar of Diligence This barnstar of diligence is awarded to SandyGeorgia for having reviewed over 1000 articles—580 at FAC, 390 at FAR, and 85 Peer reviews, as of a week or so ago, but these numbers are almost certainly out of date already. Congratulations and keep up the amazing work. Dr pda (5 July 2007) |
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The Original Barnstar I have seen enough of you around to know how much you do for Wikipedia, and trust me when I say that you are a true asset, and Wikipedia would not be the same without you (especially during FARs and FACs!). Your expertise is invaluable. Keep up the outstanding work and thank you so much for all that you do!
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Awarding Sandy the "Clam Down" award for inadvertantly causing a deletion debate, without actually having done anything. Well done, good and faithful editor! - Ta bu shi da yu (11 October 2007) Runner-up: The Ineligible Award may only be given to editors who do not meet the criteria. Enjoyment of this honour is brief, as it is usually bot-reverted within 24 hours. The Ineligible Award image is copyright; placement of the award on an editor's talk page is a violation of WP's non-free content policy. Editors who frequently award ineligibly may therefore be banned.
Colin (10 October 2007)
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The Barnstar of Diligence Because you keep helping me and articles I'm working on. Wikipedia would be at least 10% more rubbish if you weren't here.
Dev920 (Have a nice day!) (11 August 2007)
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The Barnstar of Diligence For your huge and selfless contribution in formalizing the references on the Alexithymia page.
Soulgany101 (17 August 2007)
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By the order of the coordinators of the Military history WikiProject, you are hereby awarded the WikiChevrons with Oak Leaves in recognition of the instrumental role you play in the featured article process, both by checking the project's featured article candidates to ensure that the citations are formatted correctly, and by helping clear out the backlog of featured articles that no longer meet the criteria. For the coordinators,
Kirill (9 September 2007)
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The Barnstar of Diligence. This barnstar is officially for, among other things, "extraordinary...community service". Our community extends beyond our keyboards, and I know you're still shaking from your phone call, and having second thoughts about making it, but I am fully convinced that you absolutely did the right thing. What we need more of is for folks to take the concept of "citizenship" and make it personal. There's just too many instances in life of people not making the call because they "don't want to get involved" (and if you'll notice from my user page what line of work I'm in, you'll understand why this matters to me so much). Maybe it was 99.999% sure to be a hoax...that doesn't matter. You did the right thing, and I want to commend you for it. AKRadeckiSpeaketh (16 October 2007) |
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The Original Barnstar Reading back over the Punk rock archive, I thought: helpful to an extreme and I've learned so much from you. So here, a long overdue thanks. (I'm tempted to use Tim Vickers 'b' word, but i wont).
Ceoil (21 October 2007)
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The Barnstar of Peace Your dispassionate review of the Galisteo article, and your calm, diplomatic comments on the review talk page, de-escalated a situation that was verging on the explosive. Your review also improved the article, and thus Wikipedia, immeasurably. Thank you. Jeffpw (4 November 2007) |
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The Working Woman's Barnstar SandyGeorgia, I award you the Working Woman's Barnstar for your efforts to assist in the development of Youngstown, Ohio, a working man's city, in it's attempt to become a Featured Article. While the outcome is not yet known, your edits and advice clearly improved the article.
Daysleeper47 (19 November 2007)
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The Barnstar of Diligence for taking the time to make detailed and precise notes to a new user (User:AnnieTigerChucky) who needed your help. This action exemplified the best of Wikipedia and you are to be congratulated!
- Philippe | Talk (7 December 2007)
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I Woody do hereby award this Content Review Medal to SandyGeorgia in recognition of the plethora of reviews that you have conducted in the WP:FAC process. Always civil, always helpful, your contributions are invaluable. Thankyou!!!
Woody (talk) (11 December 2007)
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The Special Barnstar For being the way, truth and light in non-admin excellence of contribution, I heap yet more laurels upon you; consider this official notice that you are being worshipped.
WLU (talk) (13 December 2007)
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The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar For protecting Wikipedia by proving you really are SandyGeorgia by having more class and grace than anyone should ever ask of anyone else. Sometimes, when bad things happen to good people, the good people show who's who, and everyone wins.
KP Botany (25 January 2008)
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The Rosetta Barnstar For the second time, you have come to my aid at FAC with your Spanish language skills. For this and your many other efforts, please accept the Rosetta Barnstar.
Marskell (28 January 2008)
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The Special Barnstar This barnstar is for SandyGeorgia who has to put up with all this FAC bullshit and all these editors who think their articles are so freakin' wonderful who won't ever let her alone.
Moni3 (11 February 2008)
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The Barnstar of Diligence In particular, your civil and tireless efforts to keep the RCC FAC on-topic have caught my notice. However, looking over your contributions, it appears that this sort of behavior is not uncommon for you. Please be aware that such diligent and polite efforts are sincerely appreciated and a boon to wiki. Vassyana (15 March 2008) |
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To SandyGeorgia, I award this Barnstar of Diligence for going above and beyond the call of FAC duty. Thanks to your efforts, the FAC process is running smoothly without a large backlog. Your attention to detail and willingness to spend large amounts of time analyzing FAC comments are a testament to your desire to improve the process, and as a reviewer I am very grateful for all that you do.
Karanacs (1 May 2008)
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The Special Barnstar You certainly deserve this, for all the work you do to help others on WP. Every time I've come here with a question, you have always given a useful and prompt response. You do this for everyone else that comes here too, as well as contributing insightful commentary to discussions, working incredibly hard on articles, and leading much of the featured content process. Thanks.
--Kakofonous (15:52, 18 May 2008)
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The Indian Cinema Barnstar Unfortunately there's only tow halves to the darned half barnstar. Not to worry, there's more to have. For the Priety Zinta article, you definitely deserve this and much much more. Aditya (27 May 2008) |
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The Reviewers Award This is awarded to Sandy for keeping FAC running smoothly and helping to raise standards to newer heights.
Blnguyen (13 June 2008)
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The Barnstar of Diligence We reviewers and nominators don't stop often enough to thank you for the hard work you put in at FAC. Your meticulousness and your dedication to helping people through the process, in addition to what must be the hours of tedious "paper work", are to be commended.
Awadewit (19:58, 20 June 2008)
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The Utah State Highways Barnstar For your tireless referee work on FAC, and helping us roadgeeks get some articles to FAC. Dave (19 August 2008) |
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The WikiChevrons For contributing to the Iowa class battleship FAR and helping the article maintain its bronze star I herby award you the WikiChevrons. Thanks for your help, I apreciate it. TomStar81 (20 August 2008) |
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The Working Woman's Barnstar You do so much to keep FAC going, including going to some serious lengths to make sure that conversations are understandable, various points are clear and so forth. Your work does not go unnoticed or unappreciated. Thank you for all the hard, and often tedious, work you put into the project.
Vassyana (talk) (22 October 2008)
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Saints Star Award For the extraordinary contributions you have graciously given to Wikipedia, in spite of vexations most of us would never have the patience to deal with. Epousesquecido (29 December 2008) |
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The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar Thank you so much for all your help in reverting vandalism on Go Man Go while it was on the main page.
Ealdgyth (8 January 2009)
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The Signpost Barnstar For outstanding work organizing the Featured Content Dispatches, I award SandyGeorgia the Wikipedia Signpost Barnstar.
ragesoss (1 March 2009)
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The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar I think a SandyGeorgia barnstar is in order, to be given to any editor who defies categorization with the vast amounts of time and effort, fairness, and deliberation they give to the project, reliably and consistently. You deserve the Tireless Contributor, Original barnstar, Fist of respect, and everything else. Your work at FAC is astounding. Though we have no idea what its impact will be for many years to come, at least I can say that you made FAC a challenging and worthy place to be. Don't go to FAC unless you have your A game. SandyGeorgia won't like it.
Moni3 (12 March 2009)
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The Copyright Cleanup Barnstar Thanks for organizing the plagiarism dispatch and prompting us to make it such a good document. Projects such as the dispatches always need a leader and you are doing an excellent job.
Awadewit (11 April 2009)
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Barnstar of Murder, Madness, and Mayhem |
On behalf of Murder, Madness, and Mayhem, this barnstar is to thank you for your hard work and patience in motivating, mentoring, and moulding the work of student editors, and helping them to achieve excellence in research and writing. For all your hard work, here and generally at WP:FAC, but especially perhaps now for your homesick moment at a taxing time. Thank you so much!
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| Sandy: Thank you so much for suggesting, encouraging, and nominating my RfA. None of this would have happened, let alone so surprisingly smoothly, without you. Thank you for your thoughtful and careful (and far too generous) nomination, for keeping the tally ticking, and for generally watching over things. And thank you above all for putting your trust in me. I do hope to deserve it. And whenever you need someone with administrative tools for some FA-related task, just shout. Again, thanks so much. --jbmurray (talk • contribs) 15:11, 17 May 2008 (UTC) |
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All Around Amazing Barnstar |
| Just wanted to say "super duper thanks" for your super-human work and research on Odwalla, especially your amazing patience with me and all the work you've invested in the entire project. Sincerely, thank you so much. Intothewoods29 (talk) 06:00, 23 September 2008 (UTC) |
[edit] Thank you for your help
You have earned this 1956 Hungarian Revolution Barnstar for stepping in at the right time to keep its FAR from spinning out of control István (talk) 05:35, 24 January 2010 (UTC)
[edit] Woah, Sandy
Meant to say "Niiice archiving" before the weekend, but then went out and the rest is a bit of a blur. So here goes:
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Home-Made Barnstar |
| For exquisite mass archiving. RB88 (T) 15:12, 1 February 2010 (UTC) |
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The Half Barnstar |
| Awarded to you and Rd232 – for having the courage to forgive, and for proving to the rest of us that it is possible to rise above disagreements. Here's to you both! JN466 21:21, 22 February 2010 (UTC) |
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All Around Amazing Barnstar |
| Thank you, SandyGeorgia, for your patient guidance in helping me to learn the FAC ropes and for your willingness to pick up the slack on the increasingly frequent occasions when I'm otherwise distracted. Your efforts to define the FAC delegate role and your attention to detail have helped the process to function smoothly, and I'm proud to follow in your footsteps. Karanacs (talk) 02:26, 14 April 2010 (UTC) |
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The Editing while Injured Barnstar |
| This barn star is awarded to SandyGeorgia for her continued cheerful and constructive help despite injuring her back. Please get well soon. --Dan Dassow (talk) 14:05, 17 April 2010 (UTC) |
[edit] You are so quick!
..and you beat be to this one by a nanosecond: [1]. I'd give you some chocolates but I have run out of them. Graham Colm (talk) 21:06, 18 August 2010 (UTC)
PS. Here's a Barnstar I made for Colin. You are only the second recipient of this prestigious award!
Colin's original Barnstar
Graham Colm (talk) 21:19, 18 August 2010 (UTC)
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The Tireless Contributor Barnstar |
| Presented to SandyGeorgia on January 7, 2011 for your tireless persistence in editing with precision and style and defending the difficult articles while encouraging others to do the same. I note especially your thorough work across numerous related articles in dealing with the subject of Andrew Wakefield's fraudulent research. A true wikipedian! -- Brangifer (talk) 01:43, 7 January 2011 (UTC) |
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Saints Star Award |
| For the thought, clarity of argument and patience you recently showed at Jimbo's talk page, which deftly moved a discussion about gender from ignorant to sensible discussion... thank you. hamiltonstone (talk) 23:56, 18 January 2011 (UTC) |
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The WikiChevrons with Oak Leaves |
| By the order of the coordinators of the Military history WikiProject, you are hereby awarded the WikiChevrons with Oak Leaves in recognition of your continued contributions to the effectiveness of the featured article process. In your tireless efforts to maintain exacting standards and to foster diligent review practices, you have been a role model to our project, and we are deeply grateful for your example.
This award marks the first time that the WikiChevrons with Oak Leaves have been awarded twice to a single recipient; we are pleased to have the opportunity to recognize your work once again.
For the Military history WikiProject coordinators, Kirill [talk] [prof] 15:17, 20 September 2011 (UTC)
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The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar |
| For your careful and consistent protection of the Andrew Wakefield article from various types of poorly sourced POV. Brangifer (talk) 01:10, 23 September 2011 (UTC) |
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The Editor's Barnstar |
| To SandyGeorgia, for maintaining the accuracy and reliability of Wikipedia's articles. Axl ¤ [Talk] 14:54, 28 November 2011 (UTC) |
[edit] Milhist FA, A-Class and Peer Reviews Oct-Dec 2011
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Thanks for helping |
| Thanks for your help getting W. E. B. Du Bois promoted to FA status. He was a great man, and deserves a great article. --Noleander (talk) 03:06, 24 January 2012 (UTC) |
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[edit] Other nice things
- Who is Sandy Georgia? - "Sandy is a complicated person in real life. She passes her time in simple surroundings, trying to deflect the worship of those who know her and use her gifts to help others. She has been hunted as a fugitive, cursed as a tomb-robber, and is renowned as a lover and duelist. She is a worshiped as a God in Honduras, but is an outlaw in Peru. No living man knows her real name, as she only whispers it into the ears of those she is about to kill. All love her and hate her, she is SandyGeorgia." -- Tim Vickers [2]
- Finding an audience at FAC – a keeper from Yomangani:
He obviously needs to add in the info about the video game featuring a dinosaur which is based on The Simpsons episode in which Gwen Stefani sings about Ethelred the Unready and Mary Wollstonecraft failing to join the expedition after they were blown away in a hurricane during the battle of Pearl Harbor. That might attract some reviewers. ;) Yomanganitalk 19:32, 9 February 2008 (UTC)
Qp's thoughts on being nagged "to distraction" as the "mother of the whole process"
This fist of respect goes to the legendary SandyGeorgia for all her mind-boggling work on Wikipedia. If anyone says a word against this lady, I'll set my Uncle Vinnie on 'em. Have a great break! qp10qp 23:45, 19 June 2007 (UTC)
Dear SandyGeorgia
I am writing this to you;
And I hope that you will read it so you'll know...
My heart beats like a hammer,
and I stutter and I stammer,
every time I see your edits grow.
I guess I'm just another fan of yours
and I thought I'd write and tell you so......
You made me come back...
I didn't want to do it
I didn't want to do it,
but you forced my hand!
And all the time you knew it,
I guess you always knew it--
I think you're grand!!!!
Your work here stuns me!
I didn't wanna tell ya,
But I had to tell ya--
You'll understand!
That's true, yes I do, deed I do you know I do.
I don't care what happens let the whole world stop,
As far as I'm concerned, you're a Wiki Star!
You know you made me love you!!!!
Jeffpw (talk) 07:45, 21 June 2008 (UTC)
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| Thanks for the advice on polishing up the article at the FAC, helping nudge it over the last hurdle - a mere month and two days after the article was created =) Shoemaker's Holiday (talk) 01:08, 14 June 2008 (UTC) |
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To SandyGeorgia, who originated and organized the collaboration to bring Ima Hogg to featured status; thank you for your encouragement and even your prose :) This was a really enjoyable project which produced an excellent article about a great lady.
Best regards, Karanacs (talk) 02:08, 31 March 2008 (UTC) |
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[edit] To the First Lady of (April)-Tomfoolery
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The Fat Man is pleased to present his favourite taskmistress with this vile, pungent wheel of wriggling Casu marzu in recognition of her heel-nipping, whip-cracking, arm-twisting, irrefutable-offer-making illustriousness. The product of her beneficent tyranny is evidenced here and, like, a zillion other places. Please age this cheese in a cool, damp place (away from direct sunlight) until a suitable occasion arises for its reemergence. Enjoy responsibly. |
This made my day, and I totally mean it. Your friend, The Fat Man Who Never Came Back (talk) 01:39, 2 April 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Thank-you deer
[edit] Dear Sandy
[edit] Nevada's FAC
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USS Nevada (BB-36) |
| Thank you very, very much for your constructive criticism on the FAC that the USS Nevada (BB-36) recently went through. Looking back, I see that the article's formatting was definitely not FA-quality before you came along... Cheers, —Ed 17 for President Vote for Ed 14:48, 16 October 2008 (UTC)
Nevada underway off of the U.S. Atlantic coast on 17 September 1944.
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[edit] Because you never get enough appreciation...
[edit] 24 Waterfall salute!
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You're a peach! :) I just wanted to say thank you for your incredibly scrupulous review of Encyclopædia Britannica and, more generally, for all the work you do reviewing other articles at FAC. We're very blessed to have you. I'll do my best to make my articles as fine as possible before they reach FAC. See you around, maybe at the MCB WikiProject, Willow 11:15, 13 April 2007.
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SandyGeorgia, here are some flowers to brighten your day, even if you don't need it. Whether you're right or wrong, I know you're a good person. Take care, Kla’quot 06:18, 24 July 2007.
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You know how sometimes you hate checking your watchlist, especially when you see that certain someone or an IP has edited your favorite articles? The Ray of Sunshine is bestowed on that person that, when you see their name at the top of your watchlist, you know that all is right with the world, you can relax, and do something besides cleaning up another mess. WLU 14:43, 29 July 2007.
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Have a Admin's tiara' (it's about time) it'll suit you far more than certain other Admins. Giano 15:27, 11 March 2010 (UTC)
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You got a Christmas card! → → →
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Wishing you and yours the very best of the holiday season. May the coming year bring you peace, joy, health and happiness. God bless us, every one! Jeffpw (talk) 20:21, 14 December 2007 (UTC) |
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Hello Sandy, I hope you had a pleasant New Year's Day, and that 2008 brings further success, health and happiness! Thanks for all your hard work in keeping the FA program running. Here's to another big year of quality prose! ~ Blnguyen (bananabucket) 08:01, 2 January 2008 (UTC)
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- And now, for Fvasconcellos' traditional nonsectarian holiday greeting!
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Wherever you are, and whether you're celebrating something or not, there is always a reason to spread the holiday spirit! So, may you have a great day, and may all your wishes be fulfilled in 2009! Fvasconcellos (t·c) 14:49, 24 December 2008 (UTC) |
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- Happy holidays
Thanks for making 2008 an interesting and enlightening year for me; our paths have crossed many times, and I have enjoyed the banter on your talk page often. I want to thank you especially for your very kind endorsement of my recent candidacy; I hope you find that your faith in me is fulfilled!
Wishing you and yours a joyous holiday season, and happiness, health and hopefulness in 2009. I trust you'll enjoy this little token, a favourite performance of
Baby, it's Cold Outside, for your holiday amusement.
Best,
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Wishing you the very best for the season.
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- Seasons Greetings
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Happy Holidays and all the best for the New Year! Thanks so much for all you do here, Ruhrfisch ><>°° 06:32, 25 December 2008 (UTC) |
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Happy Holidays |
| Hope you have a lovely holiday season. I have one request: At least once this season, completely ruin someone's attempt to piss you off. If someone cuts you off in traffic or shits on you at work, just smile and wave and tell them Happy Holidays. Maybe they'll be less of an asshole, even if it's just for the rest of the day. Andy Walsh (talk) 20:35, 22 December 2010 (UTC) |
- Merry Christmas
Dear SANdy, Merry Christmas. Just two questions, can you reply to my important question above? And secondly, what do you think about the article Bad Romance and its chances of survival if nominated for FAC? If you guys say no, then I won't nominate it, as I don't want to clog the page with underprepared nominations. — Legolas (talk2me) 11:22, 23 December 2010 (UTC)
- Merry Christmas
The UtahraptorTalk/Contribs has given you a Christmas tree! Christmas trees promote WikiLove and are a great way to spread holiday cheer. Merry Christmas!
Spread the WikiLove by adding {{subst:User:The Utahraptor/Christmas tree}} to any editor's talk page with a friendly message.
--The UtahraptorTalk/Contribs 03:17, 24 December 2010 (UTC)
- Christmas Card
Merry Christmas
At this festive time, I would like to say a very special thank you to my fellow editors, and take the time to wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. And, in case you can't wait until the big day, I've left you each three special presents, click to unwrap :) Acather96 (talk) 10:10, 24 December 2010 (UTC)
- Merry, merry
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- Tis the season...
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Happy Holidays |
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- Seasons Greetings!
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Merry Christmas / Happy Holidays, Happy New Year, and all the best in 2011! Ruhrfisch ><>°° 19:00, 25 December 2010 (UTC) |
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- Happy Chistmas
Hope it was a good year, it was for me.[3]. Ceoil (talk) 04:46, 26 December 2010 (UTC)
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Thank you very much for working with me in 2010 to make the encyclopedia a better place. Regardless of any disagreements we may have had, I want to wish you all the very best for 2011. I look forward to working with you, and I hope for health and happiness to you and your family in the year to come. I therefore send you this glass of the cratur, so you can celebrate, whether it is Hogmanay or New Year's Day where you are. Warmest regards, --John (talk) 04:58, 1 January 2011 (UTC) |
- My Sincere Wishes For This Festive Season
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★*★*★*★*★*★*★*★* Merry Christmas And Happy New Year 2012 *★*★*★*★*★*★*★*★ |
| I Wish You And Your Family A Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year 2012. May The New Year Bring Much Happiness, Prosperity, Peace, And Success In Your Life. I Am Very Happy To be Part of Wikipedia And To Have Great Friends Like You. Cheers.
- From A Big Fan of  ----> Jivesh1205 (Talk) 16:08, 21 December 2011 (UTC)
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Happy Holidays |
| Wishing you and yours a Happy Holiday Season, from the horse and bishop person. May the year ahead be productive and troll-free. Ealdgyth - Talk 17:31, 21 December 2011 (UTC)Ealdgyth - Talk 17:25, 21 December 2011 (UTC) |
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Seasonal greetings and
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Your work is much appreciated even if the word is not always spoken. Brianboulton (talk) 23:33, 21 December 2011 (UTC) (This historic image shows Brian, on the right, requesting a peer review from Malleus Fatuorum, on the left). The spirit of SandyGeorgia hovers between them.
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- Happy holidays
Sandy, I'll be thinking of you this holiday season. You've been a great inspiration to many many editors on Wikipedia; you should feel proud of your accomplishments here and that so often you are right (though sometimes it takes a while for people to get the message!). I'm sorry to find this message on your page but fully understand the reasons. The frustrations are huge and all to often overwhelming. Be well and best. Truthkeeper (talk) 22:22, 23 December 2011 (UTC)
I agree this isn't worth fuzzing about, we need to protect our most valuable article writers, and all this drama right or wrong is causing too much damage. Take a short break and come back refreshed. Secret account 04:55, 24 December 2011 (UTC)
- Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas, Sandy! - Mike - Μολὼν λαβέ 15:14, 24 December 2011 (UTC)
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Season's greetings
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| Thanks for all you do here, Ruhrfisch ><>°° 21:49, 24 December 2011 (UTC) |
- Merry Christmas. I hope that the holiday season is going well, and that the coming year is a good one for you. Cheers. :) MastCell Talk 23:06, 24 December 2011 (UTC)
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Season's greetings! |
| I hope the holiday season is relaxing and fulfilling, and that 2012 will be fruitful for you. --John (talk) 00:19, 25 December 2011 (UTC) |
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Merry Christmas |
| And from me, a happy NSW Xmas bush Xmas from us all down here in Oz (damn, should have 5x expanded that for this Xmas...is there still time I wonder....) Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:25, 25 December 2011 (UTC) |
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Happy Holidays! |
| Hope you and your family have an enjoyable holiday season. Keep in mind that no matter what frustrates you here, there will always be a dedicated core of congenial editors and writers that you can fall back on, eg. everyone above. Ed [talk] [majestic titan] 01:21, 25 December 2011 (UTC) |
- Season's tidings!
FWiW Bzuk (talk) 12:33, 25 December 2011 (UTC).
- Happy holidays
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Happy holidays. |
| Best wishes for joy and happiness. Hope you have a great one! Jonayo! Selena 4 ever 00:15, 27 December 2011 (UTC) |
- O How can I forget you?? Sorry for that may you have a wonderful holiday. Best, Jonayo! Selena 4 ever 06:26, 27 December 2011 (UTC)
- Happy New Year Sandy
Best Wishes for 2012, love from
Graham Colm (
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...and a happy new year from me too! May 2012 bring more sanity to this place :) Geometry guy 00:07, 1 January 2012 (UTC)
...and a happy new year from me too! Glad to see you editing TS again. Wishing you and your TPS more content and less drama in 2012. Colin°Talk 12:51, 1 January 2012 (UTC)
[edit] Kindness
You're very kind but I do owe you an apology for not at least answering your messages.
Thatcher 12:11, 4 January 2008 (UTC)
A noble heart cannot suspect in others the pettiness and malice that it has never felt. – Jean Racine
Act with kindness, but do not expect gratitude – Confucius
[edit] Best wishes for the new year
Hope this one goes better than the last ended.
Gimmetrow 04:26, 1 January 2008 (UTC)
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The Trial by Fire award |
For enduring a piece of wikipurgatory and still shining, as gold refined by fire.
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[edit] Special Thank You Award
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The Special Barnstar |
| For being a compassionate human being while upholding the true values of Wikipedia. You have taught me more that you will ever know. Thank you! Mattisse 18:24, 14 January 2008 (UTC) |
[edit] Strong, resilient and fun!
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Resilient like a willow. |
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Bendy and yellow like a slinky. |
| I may be barking up the wrong tree, but I think this exemplifies SandyGeorgia. WLU (talk) 19:16, 14 January 2008 (UTC) |
- Er, she may be slinky, but yellow? I'd say Red Hot, like Wonderwoman. :-) -- Ssilvers (talk) 22:57, 17 January 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Admiration
FAC loses a lot in losing you as a delegate, but I am full of admiration for the work you have done there, and for your dedication to Wikipedia in general. Your heartfelt desire to make the best positive impact you can in whatever way you can, in the face of the many challenges Wikipedia faces, is inspiring. Geometry guy 05:00, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
- While we often disagree, I admire all of the work you do for the FA process and and Wikipedia in general. --Guerillero | My Talk 05:05, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
- Thank you Guerillero-- I don't remember often disagreeing with you (one of the benefits of age)! SandyGeorgia (Talk) 14:44, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
- We're going to miss you, right now this could've come at a worst time. I'd rather resign with peace, but thus is not to be. Hopefully the quote on my talk page is a fluent transition. We'll miss you. :( Mitch32(Never support those who think in the box) 05:08, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
- Have faith-- FAC is practically polluted with some of Wikipedia's best editors, and there will not be any problem. Thanks for the kind words! SandyGeorgia (Talk) 14:44, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
- I was going to come offer some chocolate, but perhaps it's best to suggest the entire category, now that you've got more time to enjoy it. Thank you for your service. Nikkimaria (talk) 05:20, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
- Best. Idea. Ever! Thanks, Nikkimaria-- your work is an inspiration! SandyGeorgia (Talk) 14:44, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
- Whatever you do here is simply excellent. Losing you as an FAC delegate is undoubtedly a big and regretful loss. I don't know who will replace you but I can only hope that he/she will be as good as you. It's difficult to get someone better than you. As far as my opinion is concerned, you are Irreplaceable. Take care Sandy. Jivesh1205 (Talk) 06:10, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
- Thank you Jivesh! SandyGeorgia (Talk) 14:44, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
- I will miss you dearly, Sandy. In the few direct interactions I have had with you, I found you provided me with excellent advice on how to proceed with nominations that had either stalled or failed. Your experience and dedication is second to none, and all of the time that you have put forth into FAC was time well spent, I believe. Wikipedia is far greater as a result of your dedication and effort. I wish you luck with the maintenance of all of of the medical articles. Take care. Melicans (talk, contributions) 06:41, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
- Thanks Melicans, most kind of you! SandyGeorgia (Talk) 14:44, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
- Sandy, you can never be replaced. I hope you will continue work on other aspects of the project. Hawkeye7 (talk) 06:43, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
- Thank you, Hawkeye7-- your kind words are most appreciated. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 14:44, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
- Call me weird, but I think this is good news for you. I personally would much rather be editing medical articles than arguing with folks who disrupt Wikipedia processes. So Congratulations! –OneLeafKnowsAutumn (talk) 06:56, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
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- Whatdyamean, you don't think I'm going to be arguing with folks who disrupt Wikipedia processes on Venezuelan articles? SandyGeorgia (Talk) 14:45, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
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- You are wierd, Leaf, but in this case you have it spot on. I've said it before, but Sandy, if you ever want a justification for your years as FAC delegate (for much of that time solo), just consider how far the standards for what makes a featured article have risen during your stewardship. If your career as a content creator matches your achievements as a delegate, Wikipedia has much to look forward to. FAC will survive, no doubt, hopefully building on your legacy. So, if in future you need a review, a copyedit or any such cooperation, please don't hesitate to contact me. Brianboulton (talk) 13:46, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
- Thank you Brian; you probably know I am awestruck by your prolific and excellent work. All the best, SandyGeorgia (Talk) 14:45, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
Goddamn motherfucking cocksucking son of a bitch fuckface shit shit shit twatdiddling fuckdamn. --Moni3 (talk) 14:19, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
- I'm gonna tell my better half you're making eyes at me! SandyGeorgia (Talk) 14:20, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
I've been biting my tongue for about a week, and unfortunately am very aware how this started and where it came from. I thought you've shown great fortitude in the face of intolerable hostility. You've dealt with it better than I could have any day - but I'm only a thinskinned wiki writer, you're the one who makes the hard decisions. Personally I'd like you to reconsider. I think being forced into something like this is a bad way to go, but if it's what you feel is right then grudgingly I'll tell you good luck. Truthkeeper (talk) 14:37, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
- Thanks for the well wishes, I won't be reconsidering, but TK, I'd personally be pleased if we could keep the f'ing c comments off of FAC-- I don't think we need to get this mess tangled up with the Malleus case, as I've already seen allegations elsewhere that I resigned over the Malleus situation. Would you mind redacting that post at WT:FAC? Thank you for your support over the years. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 14:40, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
- Thanks for striking, TK-- appreciated. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 14:48, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
- FWIW - I wasn't referring to Malleus at all. I'm very much to blame for this and have been feeling guilty about it for a long time. Time for me to go. Truthkeeper (talk) 14:54, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
- No you're not to blame; there's a campaign under way, dirty politics and all, and no one of good faith could have been expected to have seen that back in November considering that FAC was previously free of such politics. Now, stop putting up wikibreak notices. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 15:00, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
- I was used by a lot of people and I foolishly let myself. The result was "proof" of how bad and cliquish the FAC writers and by extension FAC is, leading up to this which was well-orchestrated. I don't suffer fools and can't forgive myself for having let that happen. The only excuse is that I had a lot going on IRL and wasn't totally hooked in. Truthkeeper (talk) 15:10, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
- Your excuse, TK, is the same as mine; when you have a clean conscience and pure mind, you just don't think that way, or imagine that others are capable of such advance orchestration. Now, I'd like for this tangential discussion to end ... I resigned because it was time. :) SandyGeorgia (Talk) 15:12, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
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- I just wanted to add that the wikibreak had nothing to do with you or Malleus. I've just come through a truly terrible year that was capped off by a lot of unnecessary wiki drama at a time when I was stretched as thin as could be in real life. I should have taken a break a long time ago (had a page at FAC that kept me here) but I'm better now. My feeling about all of this is that we should be proud of our accomplishments, (let's face it, this is a hobby and should be a pleasant escape) and sometimes that perspective gets lost in all the noise, fwiw. Best, Truthkeeper (talk) 17:04, 14 January 2012 (UTC)
I was very pleased to see you and Graham on my watchlist in the new year editing your FAs keep them tip top. I'm so glad your edit on my talk page was "I'm back!" rather than "I'm gone!" even though you were announcing your resignation. My mind boggles to think how many (thousands of?) hours you must have spent on this over the four years. To commit that much time as an unpaid volunteer is amazing. Over 1400 promotions? That's a heck of a lot of judging consensus. Bravo! Colin°Talk 15:11, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
- Colin, it's the privilege of working with excellent individuals (like you) that keeps me here-- hence, "I'm back"! It's 1,423 precisely-- well beyond the point I discussed with you years ago :) SandyGeorgia (Talk) 15:48, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
- SandyGeorgia, adding my two cents of appreciation for your presence here. You're valuable to this site in whatever form you choose to contribute. Very best wishes for the new year, JNW (talk) 15:44, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
- Thank you, JNW; Happy New Year to you, too! SandyGeorgia (Talk) 19:07, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
- Sandy you are an amazingly good editor here - amazingly good, thanks for all of your hard work...Modernist (talk) 15:54, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
- Thanks to you for same, and Happy New Year there. Best, SandyGeorgia (Talk) 19:07, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
- SG, after our nice chat yesterday, I was really surprised to see this when I woke up. Given the timing, I suspect there is much more to this than medicine, but that's your business. Best wishes. PumpkinSky talk 16:25, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
- Let me know if you need help on the sapphire-- my time should settle down in a few weeks, but you're in good hands with Casliber. Best, SandyGeorgia (Talk) 19:07, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
I'm really sorry to see this. Your work at FAC has been perceptive, tactful and insistent - a set of qualities rarely combined. Gimmetoo (talk) 23:20, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
- Working with you was always a pleasure, Gimme. How about this? [4] SandyGeorgia (Talk) 00:24, 9 January 2012 (UTC)
- Is that new stuff related to the 2006 mediation? Gimmetoo (talk) 18:42, 9 January 2012 (UTC)
- Not at all, just a re-appearance of an editor after a three-year absence right after I announced my intent to re-engage POV on Venezuela articles. It's been a nice break over there :) SandyGeorgia (Talk) 18:46, 9 January 2012 (UTC)
Dear Sandy,
I have been shown in the files on the Military history Project a statement from a member of our current coordinator tranche that you are to be retiring from your position within the next 30 days. I understand how powerless we are in the face of these changing times on Wikipedia, and I know that all good things must eventually end, yet I can not refrain from posting here my admiration of your skills and conduct while you were working as an FAC delegate, nor the sorrow I feel as our community loses yet another skilled volunteer due to project apathy. In my eyes, you represent that which is greatest in us all, and I consider myself honored to have received your input on the articles I ran through FAC. Wherever you will go, and whatever you do, I wish you the best of luck and fortune, and pray that you always remain faithful to yourself and and your beliefs.
Your sincerely and respectfully,
TomStar81 (Talk) 10:05, 9 January 2012 (UTC)
I'm not sure how exactly to respond, but I do know this much: FAC has lost an extraordinary editor. Among all the turmoil that plagues Wikipedia from time to time, you have always been a rock, Sandy. Thanks for all that you've done, and give 'em hell. Dabomb87 (talk) 16:58, 9 January 2012 (UTC)
Sandy, I always really respected and admired your work at FAC a lot. The rigour that you brought to the process has kept the level of new FAs very high. And thank you for your guidance during the FACs I was involved in. I'm sorry to see you leave your post as an FAC delegate. But I'm also happy for you that now you're going to have time to work on medical articles. I'm sure that's going to be great for you to just be free to do lots of fun editing without having to worry about the responsibilities of FAC. Good luck with all your future projects! Moisejp (talk) 05:24, 15 January 2012 (UTC)
Hi. Happy New Year. I just wanted to thank you for all the great work you have done at FA over the years (and all the help you have given me), and I hope we get to work on some articles together soon. I hope you have been able to spend more time on writing that is enjoyable for you. All the best! -- Ssilvers (talk) 22:50, 25 January 2012 (UTC)
- It's always good to see you around here again ... one is known by the company one keeps. Best, SandyGeorgia (Talk) 00:21, 26 January 2012 (UTC)
Bleh my mistake, I didn't see the full history that went back months ago. I thought the recent attack on FAC by TCO and friends had slightly to do with the Malleus ArbCom case because of his involvement with FAC and the bullshit claims (which I heard from quite a number of users, including administrators who should know better) of "favoritism" in the FAC reviewing. Also I been a bit out of touch with the FAC community, as I never seen such drama in the FAC talk page, and this being discussed the same time as the Malleus case, it seemed like it was radical editors adding fuel to everything Malleus is involved with. We are here to build an serious encyclopedia first and foremost, and not drive away our best editors and article writers or attacking our policies and guidelines. Some users obviously don't seem to get the point and need to stop.
It's very sad to see you leave FAC, as you are the no nonsense editor this very important process needed, and you are among the best in reading consensus and understanding policies. Enjoy being a regular editor and I hope you still leave your feedback on certain FACs.
As for me I'm going to participate in FAC more often, including image reviewing and online source/fact checking (though not much in prose as that's a weakness). I couldn't in the past few years because of my poor health and my online spottiness but I have more time this year. Thanks Secret account 07:26, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
- No problem at all, Secret: I just happen to be a TPS and didn't want the notion that I resigned over the Malleus situation to take hold. Malleus is a huge net positive at FAC. As to "favoritism" in FAC reviewing, cowards can say anything anywhere on the internet, but they rarely say those things out in public and open forums, where the truth gets dissected. I'm glad you'll be reviewing more often! SandyGeorgia (Talk) 14:52, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
[edit] For you
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The Barnstar of Diligence |
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- Thank you, it's most kind of you to think of me now. Best, SandyGeorgia (Talk) 19:07, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
[edit] Barnstar
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The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar |
| given with respect and admiration to SandyGeorgia for all your work on Wikipedia, especially that upholding standards and especially at WP:FAC. Yours, Ruhrfisch ><>°° 17:54, 8 January 2012 (UTC) |
- The respect and admiration is mutual, my dear fisch! There's a FAC delegate opening coming up I'm told :) SandyGeorgia (Talk) 19:08, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
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[edit] Thanks.
It's been a while Sandy, but I'm sorry to see the recent FA circumstances. Anyway, I just want to thank you for all you've done in helping with The Texas Chain Saw Massacre FACs, even if it wasn't ultimately promoted for, like the 6th time? :) You were great in helping out the article.--Tærkast (Discuss) 17:59, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
- Thank you-- perseverance, you'll get there, I'm sure! SandyGeorgia (Talk) 19:09, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
- I feel quite gutted by your decision; understand your reasoning; regret your decision; thank you for your hard and continuous work in that position; and, wish you well in your chosen areas of editing. If I am still editing in future, please feel free to request assistance over RS/N, citation, weight, or any other issues where you feel my help may improve the encyclopaedia. Fifelfoo (talk) 04:27, 9 January 2012 (UTC)
[edit] Just a note
Sandy...we haven't always agreed of course, less so lately than I'd like. However, I have always appreciated your efforts in the past to do some copyediting on my FAC's and to provide a generally neutral assessment of my research and especially my admittedly mediocre quality prose. If indeed, as you have stated, we have a core topic area that is suffering with an influx of inaccurate data and your time would be better spent helping to correct that issue, then, as one who is primarily a researcher, I applaud your desires to refocus your energies towards helping ensure we maintain reliability and accuracy in our articles...I have always believed that such is far more important than prose, even in at the FA level, though I recognize that it is prose that is a determining factor (and should be) for any bronze star.--MONGO 18:51, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
- Mongo, do not pick on anyone's prose in my house, since mine is worse !! Thanks for the note, and best regards, SandyGeorgia (Talk) 19:11, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
[edit] Resignation
I just saw. Sorry to see you leave, you were great in that role. At the same time I can see how it is a lot like herding cats and can be a bit much. Good luck, it will probably be more enjoyable to edit without the stress and headaches from FAC.--Mike - Μολὼν λαβέ 11:27, 9 January 2012 (UTC)
- It pisses me off, this, and I haven't even been active at FAC for months. I'm still not entirely sure what happened either. Personally, I'm just waiting for everything to cool down and hoping that when that happens, you'll pick back up the mantle there. I most certainly never ragequitted from anything myself, only to join back soon after... Sven Manguard Wha? 13:37, 9 January 2012 (UTC)
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- I'm absolutely certain it's not a "ragequit", that wouldn't be Sandy's style. Malleus Fatuorum 17:48, 9 January 2012 (UTC)
- Bwaaaahaha ... nice concept, though! SandyGeorgia (Talk) 18:28, 9 January 2012 (UTC)
- Good for you :) You are/were a far better delegate than I ever was, but you deserve the break. Karanacs (talk) 17:05, 9 January 2012 (UTC)
- And we at WP:MED are really looking forwards to you rejoining us. So much important work to be done.Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 18:32, 9 January 2012 (UTC)
[edit] A barnstar for you!
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The Resilient Barnstar |
| For all your hard work on FAC, you definitely deserve more than this, but presenting you with this barnstar is the least I can do. Remember (talk) 14:13, 10 January 2012 (UTC) |
[edit] Thanks
for all your work on FAC, good luck on the medical articles Tom B (talk) 17:54, 10 January 2012 (UTC)
[edit] Thank you!
Sorry to hear about all the frustrations at FAC, with the state of medical articles and all. :( I can't thank you enough for your contributions in keeping the FAC process going and raising the quality. I hope to get back to doing more FA writing and reviewing at some point. I am also curious and hopeful efforts like WP Medicine Translation Task force (80 articles to GA or FA) can be helpful, though not sure what I can personally do to help with that. All the best. --Aude (talk) 04:14, 15 January 2012 (UTC)
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