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hi miranda, I was looking at Image:Peru Maps JMK Team.gif and thought it could be used in the template ads, I would add it by myself but I think there says it needs your approval --Andersmusician $ 04:42, 21 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Too small. I can make it bigger, though. Miranda 04:44, 21 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I will come up with a new ad. Tell me what you would like for the ad, and I will try to make it. Miranda 06:43, 21 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

great, well I wonder if images from Image:Peru_Portal.png would show properly on a gif file. --Andersmusician $ 16:07, 21 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

- Done. Miranda 11:34, 24 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you so much for your ad, it looks really nice, I didn't know we have this ability to add ads in this way, now I understand that is 468px by 60 px. I am creating other ads for other projects, I will comeback for your permission. Again, thanks. John Manuel-"-Todos Llegan de Noche, todos se van de día" 13:59, 25 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

(reduce indent) First, you don't have to ask me permission to add ads on the ad project. Second, I am not making ads anymore, and if you have any questions regarding making ads, please go to Gurch. Thanks! Miranda 14:07, 25 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry to hear that you are deciding to leave, you seem to be a nice person, I read your page by chance today, anyway why Andersmusician ask you for permission in the first place then? about the ads it is fine, I am able to do then myself, but if you let me know what software are you using I will appreciate it so much. Hope, I am not causing you any more stress, this is not my intention at all, and thank you for what you have already done for our Wikiproject Peru and for any assistance that you could render by responding my questions. Greetings.John Manuel-14:28, 25 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

First, I don't know why he asked me. His original image was too small and not 468 by 60. Second, I use GIMP and Microsoft GIF Animator to make my banners. Miranda 15:18, 25 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Um...

What is ENRAGED mean on your Mood-o-meter?-- PNiddy-~ // ^{My edits} 03:25, 22 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

It means, quit trolling on my page and contribute to the encyclopedia. Miranda 03:28, 22 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry, but recent history tells me that you are a loser. I would prefer it if you didn't reply, so you could "quit trolling on my page and contribute to the encyclopedia". — Preceding unsigned comment added by Boyleharry (talk • contribs)

And, your recent history tells me that you are a sockpuppet of Smeagain and you are being blocked indef. Miranda 20:19, 23 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

This seems like it's a good place to try again.

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Re: Image for Qxz ads.

From User talk:HiB2Bornot2B:

I would have appreciated if you brought this issue to me first before making your ad, as a common courtesy. I may make another version of this ad in order to conform to other state projects, such as Pennsylvania.

Miranda, you don't own the ad template, any more than I do. There's no requirement that the various ads match each other, and there's certainly no need for everything to be approved by you. Remember that this is a wiki; add to, modify or remove other people's work as you see fit, but don't hold them back from contributing.

In this case, the source image he used is in the public domain, so attribution is not required. It's encouraged, for convenience purposes, but he was doing nothing wrong by not including attribution; thus insisting you'll have to make another version of the ad, and berating him for not checking with you first is a bad idea. (Attribution is required when an image's license specifies it – as is the case with most Creative Commons licenses – but this is not the case with public domain images).

The image seems to me to be no more confusing or loud than some of your own – and if you don't like it, just edit it to be more subtle. Someone else can always revert your changes if they disagree with them – Gurchzilla 11:48, 22 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Also, since when are ads for pages outside project space not allowed? The only reason we don't have any so far (other than one Portal and one Help page) is that nobody's asked for one. No reason someone can't make ads for something else Gurchzilla 11:53, 22 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Gurch, first, I would have appreciated if he would have asked me if he wanted me to make an ad, before making it, because first, the formatting issues, and second, the wikicode. Second, the source image needed to be sourced in order to see if the banner violated fair use. Third, I haven't seen you creating an ad recently. Fourth, I really don't have time for your "Gurchzilla rah-rah-rah" drama, because I got other things to do. I am not going to waste my time correcting an ad for which a person spent time to create if there is not a blatant fair use violation. Miranda 14:50, 22 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Assume, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, that the license the user has provided is correct. At no point did I say "Gurchzilla rah-rah-rah". This is a separate account, one that I'm making edits from today because this is a public terminal; I don't want my real account compromised, but couldn't care less what happens to this one – Gurchzilla 15:59, 22 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry, but I can't assume, I have to verify, so that Wikipedia won't get into trouble. And, I thought Gurchzilla is Gurch on puberty, hence the comment. Miranda 16:19, 22 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

67.34.213.123

I am the anonymous IP address which added the info th Alpha Kappa Alpha article. I hadn't realized I hadn't signed in before I made the initial edit. I received you message that you have reverted my experiment. I'm not sure what I addded that was experimental or vandalism. Can you be more specific? Thanks.--Ccson 13:08, 22 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Changing the citation date, but I blanked the warning. So, the situation should be fine, now. Miranda 15:04, 22 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The access date is not just set for the first time the citation is added. An editor can and should change the access date each time the reference is accessed and the editor verifies the information to be still correct. I did link to the quick facts website and that's why i changed the date. If I access another link and the inforamtion is found to be correct, I will change the accessdate since that will be the date of the acesss.--Ccson 16:27, 22 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I added the banner because the NPHC is included is a civic org, of which AKA is a member.

What is it about the citations that I changed that you don't like? I thought anyone could update an article? thanksx--Ccson 13:14, 22 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The banner should be added last, IMHO, because it messes up the format of the citations. Second, when you retrieve a source, like I did on the ninth, you don't change the date of the source when it was last accessed, but, when the source was first accessed and placed in the article. Yes, anyone can update an article, but I am cautious of vandalism by aspirants of the sorority. Thanks for understanding. Miranda 15:04, 22 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I disagree with you about the access date. The information for the cite web template indicates "accessdate: Full date when item was accessed. Can you point me to the wikipedia policy where you obtained your understanding. Thanks--Ccson 16:33, 22 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Don't change the access date for anything. Common knowledge dictates that a file from a specific version can change because new facts are constantly being updated. For example, Friday's version differs from Tuesday's version. I have based the facts on the May 9th date, and changing the access date will not correlate with the facts with the article. Please don't do it again. Miranda 03:40, 23 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Miranda, common knowledge is a fallacy that essentially warns against assuming that just because everyone believes something is true does not make it so, I equate common knowledge to original research. Remember, this is a wiki; and one cannot use either point to stop editors from adding to, modifing or removing work that currently exist. Plus, no editor controls an article or the text they contributed. You do a lot of good work for wikipedia, but your actions must be based on policy when someone asks why you have reverted or removed they changes; Common Knowledge i s not a good response or defense.--Ccson 13:04, 23 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

There's good reasons to keep the accessed date static, if a site updates or moves pages on a daily basis, like Wikipedia does with the front page, it hampers finding the page again following any archival. Newspapers often redesign their websites and move content about, so the access date on or shortly after the date of publication can assist in retrieving the same page under a new URL, as has been the case with some of The London Times online material. If material cannot be found or is removed permanently, it also assists us in using material from the Internet Archive. The accessdate isn't important when the link is working, it's more important when the link stops working, basically. Nick 21:15, 23 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

~~No, but refactoring citations when they are right is not good either. This is called vandalism. Miranda 20:11, 23 June 2007 (UTC)~~[reply]

Above comment, too strong. I agree with Nick. Miranda 06:20, 24 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Award

		The Hero of the Wiki award
		I. Chrislk02, award you my hero of the wiki award. Your hard work on this project often goes unnoticed, however without it this project would be at a loss. While it is easy for others to spurn your hard work, it is only because it would be impossible for them to live up to your high standards. I hope you accept this award and hold your head high as a hero of this project, a hero of the wiki. -- Chrislk02 (Chris Kreider) 05:55, 23 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks a lot. Miranda 09:14, 23 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

WikiProject Marching band

Template:Invite WikiProject Marching Band --Littledrummrboy 23:02, 23 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for inviting, yet I am busy with other ventures. Miranda 06:20, 24 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

WT:LGBT

The discussion at WT:LGBT about your banner has turned to posting on blogs, with some comment about the quality of the banner. Would you mind please contributing? Dev920 (Have a nice day!) 11:04, 24 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I responded. Miranda 11:33, 24 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

WikiPedia: WikiProject Malta

Hi Miranda, could I ask you a big favour? Even though I haven't met you before, I saw somewhere that you were accepting requests to create ads, and everyone at WikiProject Malta would be eternally grateful if you could make an ad for the project. Its very new, and we need the kickstart that such an ad would promote. Please get back to me with a reply: if you can - that would be awesome, if you cant - that's okay as well. Thanks! -- Anonymous Dissident ^Talk 11:20, 24 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Sure. Should get it to you this week. I made two banners today, and I am kind of pooped. Miranda 11:33, 24 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

How about this? Miranda 16:18, 25 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, Miranda. I'm afraid I must ask you the same favor. I'm currently trying to get WikiProject Puerto Rico more active by creating a newsletter, and I think an ad would help me even more. Please feel free to decline my request or take as much time as you want with it. Happy editing! Yours sincerely, E ddie 23:20, 24 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

How about this? Miranda 16:18, 25 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Looks great! Only one small observation. Shouldn't it say WikiProject Puerto Rico instead of Wikipedia Puerto Rico? Thanks! Yours sincerely, E ddie 16:30, 25 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry for bothering you again, but I think Boricuan is written with a C. Thanks! Yours, E ddie 16:35, 25 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry, but I won't make corrections at this time. Miranda 16:42, 25 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I have made the correction. But, next time that you make a correction comment, please consider, that I stayed up late at night to make these banners all together. In addition, I had to research the information on my own time, because information was not provided. Anyway, this will be the last banner that I will ever make on this project (i.e. Wikipedia). Miranda 17:12, 25 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry. I did not mean to cause any stress. I specifically stated that you could decline my request at any time. I thank you for taking the time to create this banners, and I wish all the best in your real life. Yours sincerely, E ddie 18:15, 25 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

As said above in the page, barnstars are nice, specifically since I have done these two banners at the last minute. Miranda 01:01, 26 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I gave you two :-) Enjoy! E ddie 01:14, 26 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Appreciated. Miranda 03:37, 26 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Re for WP:MALTA -- that is absolutely amazing! Its great! Its perfect! Thank you so much for making this ad! So -- does this mean that it hits the line of ads, or is there more to be done before that happens? Thanks again, Anonymous Dissident ^Talk 21:32, 25 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Again, go to banner and look at the page. Also, since I have done this at the last minute, a barnstar would be nice. Miranda 01:01, 26 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

WHAT ARE YOU DOING

{{helpme}} can you please explain yourself before puting MY PAGE UP FOR DELETIONJoe Momma93: Game On 01:10, 25 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I already have. It fails notability as well as WP:BIO. Miranda 01:13, 25 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

My dear Miranda

Thank you for all that you have done!
How much love resides therein!
All one's gifts are never gone:
Not seen, perhaps, but stored within.
Kindness is an inner sun.

Your unspent heart a message sends
Of grace and sacrifice hard-won
Upon which happiness depends!

Thank you so much, my dear Miranda! :)

Love,
Phaedriel
16:52, 25 June 2007 (UTC) [reply]

My dear Miranda, I've just seen your userpage, and tho I don't know your private motives, I absolutely respect your decision, despite it personally causes me deep sadness to see you leaving. Know that, in the time we've shared, I grown very fond of you, and at the same time, my respect towards your hard work and your unfailing efforts knows no bounds. Even if you chose to move on, I hope with all of me that we remain in touch, for you are truly one of a kind. Thank you so much for your kind words at my talk page, dear friend, and I'm so happy to see my little gift pleased you; it's the least an awesome person like you deserves. Love you, Phaedriel - 16:52, 25 June 2007 (UTC) [reply]

Thanks. Miranda 01:06, 26 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

WikiProject Puerto Rico

Just came by to let you know you did a great job on the Ad for WikiProject Puerto Rico, and although I never had the priviledge of working with you on any page personally I wish you luck on your goals in life. -凶 18:41, 25 June 2007 (UTC) [reply]

Thanks so much. Miranda 03:34, 26 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The Graphic Designer's Barnstar

		The Graphic Designer's Barnstar
		For all your work with banners, I award you The Graphic Designer's Barnstar. Happy editing! E ddie 01:09, 26 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Tireless Contributor Barnstar

		The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
		For continuously making banners and helping WikiProjects get free advertising, I award you the Tireless Contributor Barnstar. Happy editing! E ddie 01:12, 26 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

zomg... two barnstars. You deserve them, though :) – Gurch 12:06, 26 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

You are a great Admin

I dont know what happened, but you were always so helpful to me. I just wanted to say thanks and tell you that you leaving is a great loss to wiki. I hope you reconsider. --akc9000 ^{(talk • contribs • count)} 05:19, 26 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Gah, I am not an admin! :-P But thanks for the comment. Miranda 05:23, 26 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

If your not an admin, you should have been. You were one of the most helpful people I know. I am actually sad that you are leaving. --akc9000 ^{(talk • contribs • count)} 05:29, 26 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

		The Special Barnstar
		Awarded for your unbelievable helpfulness to other editors, including myself! akc9000 ^{(talk • contribs • count)} 15:12, 26 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

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