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tipton three merge?

May I ask you to take a look at Talk:Tipton Three?

Some people think a merge is a good idea. But more people thought it was a mistake.

I continue to think it is a mistake. Did you have new reasons to add to the discussion?

Cheers! -- Geo Swan 23:27, 24 December 2006 (UTC)

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Rationale for album covers

Noticed that you'd removed the disputed tag from the Rafi's Revenge page before because you thought it was a mistake. It seems a bit odd to me but apparently album covers, single covers etc have to have a 'Fair use rationale' for each use in addition to the 'boiler plate' added when uploading. You can see an example on one of the covers I uploaded here:

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Once you've added the rationale you can get rid of the dispute tag. Just thought I'd help you out 'cos I didn't understand the bot message for ages after a load of my album covers got tagged! Cavie78 11:49, 26 October 2007 (UTC)

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Speedcabling

You beat me to it! :P I had my article ready and was ready to press the Save button, but was just three minutes later than you. I refactored it a bit - I didn't think the separate "Winners" section was necessary for such a short article, and reworded a couple of minor points that did not seem notable. But anyway, well done for being first. :) • Anakin ^(talk) 17:59, 12 February 2008 (UTC)

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Any more questions please do not hesitate to contact me! thanks, again welcome! Police,Mad,Jack (talk · contribs)☺ 08:09, 4 April 2008 (UTC)

DYK

On 7 April, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Dechmont Woods Encounter, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

-- Thanks for your contributions! Deacon of Pndapetzim (Talk) 14:54, 7 April 2008 (UTC)

Hello

Hello Factorylad

How are you finding Wikipedia so far? Are you enjoying editing Law Enforcement related articles? now your a fully fledged member, I was looking at your created pages and I must make you aware that I think they are very good. Police,Mad,Jack (talk · contribs)☺ 15:14, 8 April 2008 (UTC)

That was something I found too when I joined only a little while ago that most articles you know about are already created, but then again there is no mad race or rush to make them, [1] < althought you can find the list of outstanding articles in the link for the project, so your a police officer? in England right? Happy Editing! Police,Mad,Jack (talk · contribs)☺ 15:30, 8 April 2008 (UTC)

Yes of course, I dont blame you. If anythings dangerous the Internet has to be in the top 10, lol most of the users like to display Userboxes me included. Thanks for the info :) Again happy editing! Police,Mad,Jack (talk · contribs)☺ 15:45, 8 April 2008 (UTC)

WikiProject Law Enforcement Barnstar Proposal Poll

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Thank You and All the Best, Mifter (talk) 21:01, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

--Mifter (talk) 21:01, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

AfD nomination of Jenny Randles

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Congratulations on Jenny Randles not being deleted, personally, I fail to see why it was put up in the first place. Regards, Police,Mad,Jack (talk · contribs)☺ 16:59, 4 October 2008 (UTC)

Happy Halloween!

Have a good one! Police,Mad,Jack (talk · contribs)☺ 11:31, 31 October 2008 (UTC)

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RE: Covert policing in the United Kingdom

Hello Factorylad, thanks for your polite message. The reference did say that most forces did not have a dedicated surveillance team, but then again the book was not as recent as others. If you think what you brought up needs to be changed, by all means please feel free to do so :). Regards, Police,Mad,Jack (talk · contribs)☺ 15:15, 8 January 2009 (UTC)

Apart from that, do you think the article is OK? Police,Mad,Jack (talk · contribs)☺ 15:44, 8 January 2009 (UTC)

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