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Hello, Vpab15. Welcome to Wikipedia and thank you for your contributions! I'm Paine Ellsworth, one of the other editors here, and I hope you decide to stay and help contribute to this amazing repository of knowledge.

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Sincerely, Happy New Year! Paine 07:28, 8 January 2016 (UTC) (Leave me a message)[reply]

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Happy First Edit Anniversary Vpab15 🎉

Hey @Vpab15. Do your remember the day you made your first edit.!! Your first edit on English Wikipedia was 10 years ago. Your passion for sharing knowledge and your remarkable contributions have not only enriched the project, but also inspired countless others to contribute. Thank you for your amazing contributions. Wishing you all the best for the year ahead :) -❙❚❚❙❙ GnOeee ❚❙❚❙❙ ✉ 05:13, 24 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]