User talk:MitchDoner

welcome[edit]

Welcome!

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About Fort Wayne Freedom[edit]

Please stop replacing my tables (which are much neater and I worked so hard on) with a table more suited for the NFL. Also, unless you list a reason for your edits, it can be considered vandalism. Tom Danson 19:48, 7 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I'm sorry about that Fort Wayne Freedom controversy[edit]

I'm sorry I kept replacing your tables. Since it's all but official that the Freedom are moving to af2, could I put in the standard af2 template once it's official? Thank you. Tom Danson 19:05, 9 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

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2006 Indianapolis Colts season[edit]

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Paul Tracy[edit]

Ouf! I'm haven't heard or seen anything about that passage : "but he has since stated that he has no plans to run in NASCAR in 2007". I knew his intentions for heading to Nascar's Busch Series but nothing about the opposite. All my edits on that article was regarding the French helmet controversy section. Maybe It's someone who've added non-sense or inaccurate details. Sorry about not being able to answer that.--JForget 04:07, 7 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Re: Kruse International[edit]

It was a copyright violation cut/paste from http://www.kruse.com/about/index.asp. --Fang Aili ^talk 21:50, 11 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Re: Dario Franchitti[edit]

Hello, I saw the article here 10/31/06 [1]. I forgot to add the link that day. As I read it, it says that he's "planning" to do so, but hadn't signed anything yet I haven't heard anything official. The full-time Champ Car ride looks like it's old news, and reading the source, it may have been nothing more than a rumor. Doctorindy 13:16, 13 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Indianapolis Colts seasons[edit]

Nothing's been destroyed - go to the redirect page (click the line after "Redirected from..."), then click the history, and copy your superior grid. Then go to the Indianapolis Colts article and paste it in to replace the one they have. If you do this, Wikipedia gets the best of both worlds - your hard work would have paid off with a much better looking article (and had I done this last night, the history of the target page would not reflect your participation) - and now you can improve the Chicago Bears article the same way. My apologies for any ruffled feathers. B.Wind 21:31, 3 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Orlando, Florida‎[edit]

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Picture of Anthony Edwards[edit]

Hi Manningmbd,

You uploaded a picture of Anthony Edwards to the English version of Wikipedia. I am creating an article about him on the Dutch Wikipedia, and would like to use that picture. Therefore it has to be uploaded to the Dutch wikipedia or, even better, to wikimedia commons. Of course I can do that, but because it's your picture i thought it might be descent to let you do it. So my question is if you would upload the picture to wikimedia commons? Kind regards Wouter 27 jan 2007 18:45 —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 62.108.16.207 (talk) 17:45, 27 January 2007 (UTC).[reply]

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Reply[edit]

If they vandalize again, report them to WP:AIV. John Reaves (talk) 17:37, 8 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thought you'd like to see this. John Reaves (talk) 21:53, 9 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Charlie Johnson (offensive football player)[edit]

Your new title for this article is not very specific. See the Charles Johnson (disambiguation) page, and its Charles Johnson (football) offshoot. At least six notable football players have this name, and four of them are offensive players.

To be sure, the Wikipedia articles for the other three do not use the same nickname as this article, but that seems a very slender distinction to lean on.

How about Charlie Johnson (Oklahoma State football)? We can be sure that he will never play for another college.

Paul 18:43, 12 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Charlie Johnson (offensive tackle) and Charlie Johnson (nose tackle) sounds like a good solution. Why don't you go ahead and do this. I didn't realize that naming a player's team was verboten; that being the case, I have some cleanup to do on at least one other Charles Johnson and on a couple of other articles ...

Thanks for your cooperation on this matter. Paul 05:40, 13 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Colts' 2002 Roster[edit]

Hello, I just used Google and there was some 2002 PDF file from the Colts Media Guide. Though, it appears to me that it was the roster at the beginning of the training camps, but I couldn't find anything else about rosters. I wish there was some kind of source to find those, but haven't found them. Sorry, that I'm not really much help.

Wagnike2 18:04, 12 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

When working with the specific games in a season, where did you find the information regarding the refs/weather/ and announcing coverage?

Wagnike2 18:13, 3 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

2007 NFL Draft - FL Candidate[edit]

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Patrick[edit]

Please check history of articles before updating such as at Danica Patrick. Numbers and colors were correct, as far as I can tell. ZueJay (talk) 22:20, 2 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Franchitti[edit]

Please add a reliable source to your recent addition to Dario Franchitti. Thanks! ZueJay (talk) 05:23, 9 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

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WikiProject Germany Invitation[edit]

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Colts Invite[edit]

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Thanks[edit]

For fixing up the Super Bowl article. I have semi-protected it, but if you can keep an eye it might be useful. Rich Farmbrough, 03:30 19 January 2009 (UTC).

Re: Hunter Smith[edit]

He wasn't released. He voided the final year of his contract and will be an unrestricted free agent come the beginning of free agency at the end of February. He's in the UFA list to the right of the template. Pats1 ^T/C 01:08, 21 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Template:Indianapolis Colts roster[edit]

Thanks, for your edits to that template however they were reverted because there is no PUP list in February, if you look at the Colts roster on the website it still has the practice squad and injured reserve which isn't on the roster yet.--Giants27 T|C 00:47, 24 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Results template for 2009[edit]

I see you are extending the WP:AOWR results template for 2009. Could you please extend it by 2 more blank columns so that it fills out the width of the table? -Drdisque (talk) 18:39, 5 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Also, when you update someone's results, please remember to update the Career summary section as well. It's very difficult to make sure that is accurate if you only partially update a driver's results template. -Drdisque (talk) 23:36, 5 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

IndyCar 2009 Kansas Race[edit]

Would you mind me adding external links to teams' race reports in order to restore the previous version? --Bullflower (talk) 21:36, 25 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]

re: Brett Favre[edit]

Not a problem. I would have protected it myself, but I was considered "involved" at that point. Of course, 20 minutes after it gets protected, it becomes official. Go figure. Jauerback^dude?/_dude. 18:32, 18 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Cato June/archive1‎[edit]

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Uploading pictures[edit]

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Dallas Clark still participating in the Pro Bowl?[edit]

What? Kurt Weber (Go Colts!: 14-0) 20:23, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Mario Moraes[edit]

Heh, did ESPN actually update Moraes' info recently or did they just never change it from the last time he drove for Coyne? There's a lot of other very outdated info on their driver list and their IndyCar coverage has always been pretty spotty. I think most editors would prefer to see an official announcement from the team. Given the number of announcements by other teams over the last few days, the silence from Coyne is pretty deafening. Maybe they'll announce something during or after the test? I'd wait a few days and see. EeepEeep (talk) 18:20, 23 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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Austin Collie to IR[edit]

Thanks for doing it when you did (I didn't see it until just now), but you have to remember to edit the roster count. i.e. change 53 active to 52 and 16 inactive to 17. Thanks. RevanFan (talk) 17:05, 22 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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Edit summary[edit]

I refer to the edit summary of edit #411445737:

Undid revision 411433184 by TheChrisD (talk) NOT confirmed by anyone. Pure speculation.

I'll have you know that at the time when I added that edit, the article had actually been written claiming that both Bourdais and Plowman were officially signed by the team. This story was then picked up by both the Indy 500's and the Newman-Haas' Facebook pages, to which I subsequently edited the article as appropriate. So to respond to your edit summary, actually it was temporarily confirmed by someone (albeit wrongly). TheChrisD ^{Rants•Edits} 05:40, 2 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, OK. When I noticed that edit, I could not find one mention of them actually being signed by DCR anywhere. It was announced a couple days ago that they had tested, but I did not know that it was published at sometime that they had actually signed. Apologies.Manningmbd 08:57, 2 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Actually, the article linked by Chris clearly states that it wasn't confirmed. You were right to revert it, and he should be more careful about adding unconfirmed material. Kuguar03 (talk) 17:34, 2 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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Hyphens aren't evil[edit]

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TfD nomination of NFL season templates[edit]

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You're invited! Wiki Loves Pride in Indianapolis[edit]

Upcoming Indianapolis event - June 21: Wiki Loves Pride Indy

You are invited to join us at IUPUI University Library for a Wiki Loves Pride editathon—hosted by IUPUI University Library, and supported by the Central Indiana Community Foundation—where both experienced and new Wikipedia editors will collaboratively improve articles on this theme:

Tuesday, June 21: Wikipedia:Meetup/Indianapolis/Wiki Loves Pride 2022 (RSVP), focusing on Indiana LGBT history and culture.

11am–4pm at IUPUI University Library, Ashby Browsing Room.

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July 28: You're invited! Food Deserts & Food Policy in Indianapolis editathon[edit]

Upcoming Indianapolis event - July 28: Food Deserts & Food Policy

You are invited to join us at Ruth Lilly Law Library for an edit-a-thon on Food Deserts & Food Policy hosted by Ruth Lilly Law Library and United States National Agricultural Library. Together, both experienced and new Wikipedia editors will collaboratively improve articles on food deserts, nutrition, and related local and federal food policy.

Thursday, July 28th from 11am-4pm, in Room 235G, Inlow Hall, 530 West New York St. Indianapolis, IN 46202.

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You're invited! Environmental Justice editathons in Indianapolis & Bloomington[edit]

Bloomington

Upcoming events around Indiana - Nov. 1: Environmental Justice editathons
2 locations: Indianapolis & Bloomington (and virtual option)

IUPUI

You are invited to join us for a multi-site editathon organized by Indiana Wikimedians at IUPUI University Library in downtown Indianapolis and the Herman B Wells Library at IU Bloomington (with virtual option). Together, both experienced and new Wikipedia editors, with faculty subject matter experts, will collaboratively improve articles on environmental justice in Indiana and globally. Join us at either location or virtually!

Tuesday, November 1st from 11am-4pm, at...

Indianapolis: IUPUI University Library, Ashby Browsing Room (2nd floor)
Bloomington: Indiana University Bloomington, Wells Library, Hazelbaker Hall, room E159 (1st Floor, East Tower) [Visitor Information]
Virtual: Via Zoom (please register on Eventbrite for link)

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You're invited! In-person WikiConference North America Meetup in Indianapolis![edit]

Nov. 11-13: WikiConference North American Meetup!
IUPUI University Library (and around Indianapolis)

Registration is now open for WikiConference North America 2022 (Nov. 11–13) held jointly with Mapping USA! If you would like to experience this virtual event in-person, you are welcome to join our meetup in Indianapolis! We will be meeting at IUPUI University Library for the weekend, with AV set up for conference streaming and presenting (for those who've submitted proposals).

Anyone is welcome to join, we will have some light refreshments and are planning evening activities. Feel free to join us for an activity, a day, or the whole weekend. Please let us know you are coming via the meetup page and please register for the conference. We will share more about in-person activities on the meetup page as they are finalized.

Visit the WikiConference North America site for the schedule and visit our meetup page to sign up and learn more. And don't forget to register for the conference!

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March 17: You're invited! Indiana Women in the Arts editathon[edit]

Upcoming Indianapolis event
March 17: Indiana Women in the Arts

You are invited to join us at Newfields for an edit-a-thon on Indiana women in the arts, co-hosted by Wikimedians of Indiana and IUPUI University Library.

Together, both experienced and new Wikipedia editors will collaboratively improve articles on women artists and artworks of Indiana.

Friday, March 17th from 10am-3pm, in Stout Reference Library, Newfields (Indianapolis Museum of Art), 4000 North Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46208

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You're invited! Indiana Politics & Government Editathon on Saturday, May 13[edit]

Upcoming Indianapolis event - May 13: Indiana Politics & Government 2023

It's been an eventful state legislative session in Indiana, and local elections took place this week, so we have lots to cover! You are invited to The AMP at 16 Tech in Indianapolis for a Politics & Government editathon to improve write articles about local political and government topics of interest and improve information about local officials, candidates, elections, and legislation. Come join us at this fun venue, with free parking and refreshments provided!

Saturday, May 13: Indiana Politics & Government 2023 (RSVP), focusing on Indiana politics and government and the Indiana Spring 2023 session.

11am–4pm The AMP at 16 Tech in Indianapolis, IN.

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You're invited! Wiki Loves Pride in Indianapolis[edit]

Upcoming Indianapolis event - June 24, 2023: Wiki Loves Pride Indy

You are invited to join us at Spades Park Branch Library for a Wiki Loves Pride editathon—hosted by the Wikimedians of Indiana User Group with support from the Central Indiana Community Foundation. Together, new and experienced Wikipedia editors will collaboratively improve articles on LGBTQ+ topics, individuals, organizations, and legislation in Indiana.

Saturday, June 24: Wikipedia:Meetup/Indianapolis/Wiki Loves Pride 2023 (RSVP), focusing on Indiana LGBT history and culture.

2 pm to 5 pm at the Spades Park Branch of The Indianapolis Public Library.

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You're invited! Indiana State Fair Wiknic on Sunday, July 30[edit]

Upcoming Indianapolis event - July 30, 2023: Indiana State Fair Wiknic

We are partnering with the Indiana State Fair to offer FREE tickets to the fair for Wikipedians! We will be meeting on July 30th at 10am to pass out tickets and have a quick info session before we attend the fair (feel free to branch off and share your accomplishments on the Meetup page later!) Detailed instructions on how the day will go is available on the Meetup page! We hope you'll join us to edit about things related to fair (historic buildings, foods, animals, activities, and the fair itself).

All levels of experience are welcome! Please RSVP so we know who is coming. We hope you'll join us!

Sunday, June 30: Wikipedia:Meetup/Indianapolis/State Fair Wiknic (RSVP), focusing on topics related to the Indiana State Fair.

10 am to ? at the Indiana State Fairgrounds; meet at the Deaf School Gateway

We hope to see you there! Sincerely, Wikimedians of Indiana User Group

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You're invited! Underrepresented Artists of Indiana editathon on Oct. 11[edit]

Upcoming Indianapolis event - October 11, 2023: Indiana Under-represented Artists Edit-a-thon

You are invited to Herron Art Library in Herron School of Art & Design for an Under-represented Artists of Indiana Edit-a-thon—hosted by the Wikimedians of Indiana User Group with support from the Central Indiana Community Foundation. Together, new and experienced Wikipedia editors will collaboratively improve articles on under-represented Indiana based artists and art/artist organizations and groups in Indiana today, and historically.

When: Wednesday October 11, 2023 11:30 am - 2:00 pm Eastern
Where: Herron Art Library in Herron School of Art & Design 735 W. New York St. Indianapolis, IN 46202
Parking: Please park in lot 88 - the visitor parking area in the garage across the surface lot from Herron. We will have parking vouchers available.
What to bring: Your preferred editing device and necessary charging cables, and any material you may want to reference. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

All levels of experience are welcome! Please RSVP so we know who is coming. We hope you'll join us!

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