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• In the media: Courts order Misplaced Pages to give up names of editors, legal strain anticipated from "online safety laws"

• Community view: Indian courts order Misplaced Pages to take down name of crime victim, editors strive towards consensus

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Requesting input

see Misplaced Pages:Articles for deletion/Anita Wood Strangerthings7112 (talk) 03:15, 29 September 2024 (UTC)

Happy First Edit Day!

Happy First Edit Day! Hi Davey2010! On behalf of the Birthday Committee, I'd like to wish you a very happy anniversary of the day you made your first edit and became a Wikipedian! The Herald (Benison) (talk) 10:07, 10 October 2024 (UTC)

Hi User:The Herald, So sorry not sure how I missed this - Thanks so much:), Thanks, Warm Regards, –Davey2010 15:27, 22 October 2024 (UTC)

The Signpost: 19 October 2024

• News and notes: One election's end, another election's beginning

• Recent research: "As many as 5%" of new English Misplaced Pages articles "contain significant AI-generated content", says paper

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• Contest: A WikiCup for the Global South

• Traffic report: A scream breaks the still of the night

• Book review: The Editors

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Happy Birthday!

Happy birthday! Hi Davey2010! On behalf of the Birthday Committee, I'd like to wish you a very happy birthday! Enjoy this special day! Adr28382 14:58, 22 October 2024 (UTC)

Hi User:Adr28382, Thanks so much, Another year wiser lol, Anyway thanks again, Warm Regards, –Davey2010 15:24, 22 October 2024 (UTC)

Happy Birthday!

Happy birthday! Hi Davey2010! On behalf of the Birthday Committee, I'd like to wish you a very happy birthday! Enjoy this special day! DaniloDaysOfOurLives (talk) 00:45, 23 October 2024 (UTC)

Hi User:DaniloDaysOfOurLives, Thanks so much, Warm Regards, –Davey2010 10:18, 23 October 2024 (UTC)

Simple English Misplaced Pages

I have requested protection for my own user talk page there in the hope a recurring problem does not happen for a while. Iggy (Swan) (Contribs) 15:51, 23 October 2024 (UTC)

@Iggy the Swan, Okay thanks for letting me know, Thanks, –Davey2010 16:27, 23 October 2024 (UTC)

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The Signpost: 6 November 2024

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Subject that won't go away

FYI, Davey: This on my talk, and this novel on yet another creator's talk. No, they haven't given up! Bishonen | tålk 22:44, 6 November 2024 (UTC).

@Bishonen, Only thought about this a few days ago and how oddly quiet it's been!, Anyway the temptation to AFD that self-promotional article is very strong! –Davey2010 23:20, 6 November 2024 (UTC)

Emily Beecham photo

Background timeline :

• You made the 2017-Dec-20 edit updating the infobox image per a consensus at ANI after a contentious discussion originating at the Talk for the Emily Beecham article.
• A 2017-Dec-20 update by Winkelvi (now blocked since 2018-Nov-01) changed the photo to a cropped and retouched version of the one you changed it to, and after that reduced the thumbnail size. This remained the main infobox image for most of the time afterwards.
• A new 2024-Aug-03 edit was made by an IP user to what appears to be a B&W professional shot (some other edits by this IP user were reverted).
• A recent 2024-Aug-24 edit by Pandemonium91871 (permanently banned, Aug-26, for sockpuppeting) changed the photo to what appears to be the photo that was causing all the discussion before ANI in 2017. This edit is the current photo being used in the infobox for this article.

Am I correct that the current photo is the 2017 problematic photo that you would eventually replace per ANI discussion? — al-Shimoni (talk) 11:19, 7 November 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Imeriki al-Shimoni, Apologies for the long delay in getting back to you,

I've long forgotten this - I think this image was the one to use, I think this one was the problematic one?, But that's all guesswork, The second image is god awful so I have no idea why I reinstated it, I can only assume maybe at that time I caved in and said okay we'll use the second image, No idea but without a shadow of doubt this imho is the best image out of the 2, Thanks –Davey2010 18:25, 8 November 2024 (UTC)

Marcello's last name

Hi, when you reverted my edit regarding Marcello's last name from Dentamaro to Spooks, someone else has since changed it back. So I am not the only one doing this. MSalmon (talk) 15:25, 16 November 2024 (UTC)

@Msalmon So you're a sheep that follows everyone without doing any thinking of your own, Right good to know. –Davey2010 16:16, 16 November 2024 (UTC)

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	The Resilient Barnstar
	For your on-going resilience. livelikemusic (TALK!) 01:54, 26 November 2024 (UTC)

Thanks so much @Livelikemusic that's very kind of you :), Have a great day/evening, Warm Regards, –Davey2010 01:57, 26 November 2024 (UTC)

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Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2025!

Hello Davey2010, may you be surrounded by peace, success and happiness on this seasonal occasion. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Sending you heartfelt and warm greetings for Christmas and New Year 2025. Happy editing, Ozzie10aaaa (talk) 14:31, 17 December 2024 (UTC) Spread the love by adding {{subst:Seasonal Greetings}} to other user talk pages.

--Ozzie10aaaa (talk) 14:31, 17 December 2024 (UTC)

Thanks so much @Ozzie10aaaa, I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy and Healthy New Year, Warm Regards, –Davey2010 23:38, 17 December 2024 (UTC)

Happy Holidays!

	Happy Holidays!
	Hi, Davey2010! Have a happy and safe season, and a blessed new year!! Holiday cheers, --Discographer (talk) 00:48, 18 December 2024 (UTC)

Thanks so much @Discographer, I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy and Healthy New Year, Warm Regards, –Davey2010 21:21, 18 December 2024 (UTC)

Happy Holidays!

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2025!

Hello Davey2010, may you be surrounded by peace, success and happiness on this seasonal occasion. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Sending you heartfelt and warm greetings for Christmas and New Year 2025. Happy editing, Katniss May the odds be ever in your favor ♥ 15:57, 18 December 2024 (UTC) Thanks so much @KatnissEverdeen, I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy and Healthy New Year, Warm Regards, –Davey2010 21:21, 18 December 2024 (UTC) Spread the love by adding {{subst:Seasonal Greetings}} to other user talk pages.

Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year to you too! 😊

Hello Davey2010: Enjoy the holiday season and winter solstice if it's occurring in your area of the world, and thanks for your work to maintain, improve and expand Misplaced Pages. Cheers, ~ ToBeFree (talk) 21:18, 18 December 2024 (UTC)

Thanks so much @ToBeFree, I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy and Healthy New Year, Warm Regards, –Davey2010 21:22, 18 December 2024 (UTC)

~ ToBeFree (talk) 22:46, 18 December 2024 (UTC)

Merry Christmas!

	A very happy Christmas and New Year to you!
	Have a great Christmas, and may 2025 bring you joy, happiness – and no trolls or vandals! Cheers SchroCat (talk) 08:27, 21 December 2024 (UTC)

Thanks so much SchroCat, I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy and Healthy New Year, Warm Regards –Davey2010 16:12, 21 December 2024 (UTC)

Nadolig Llawen

Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda.
Happy Christmas and Best wishes for a peaceful 2025: "Gabriel's Message" performed by the Winchester Cathedral Choir.
("Birjina gaztetto bat zegoen", Basque folk carol)

Iggy (Swan) (Contribs) 12:42, 21 December 2024 (UTC)

Thanks so much Iggy, I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy and Healthy New Year, Warm Regards –Davey2010 16:14, 21 December 2024 (UTC)

Happy Winter Solstice

ϢereSpielChequers is wishing you Seasons Greetings! Whether you celebrate your hemisphere's Solstice or Christmas, Diwali, Hogmanay, Hanukkah, Lenaia, Festivus or even the Saturnalia, this is a special time of year for almost everyone!

Spread the holiday cheer by adding {{subst:User:WereSpielChequers/Dec24}}~~~~ to your friends' talk pages.

ϢereSpielChequers 21:08, 21 December 2024 (UTC)

Thanks so much ϢereSpielChequers, I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy and Healthy New Year, Warm Regards –Davey2010 17:25, 22 December 2024 (UTC)

Merry Merry Davey!

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2025!

Hello Davey2010, may you be surrounded by peace, success and happiness on this seasonal occasion. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Sending you heartfelt and warm greetings for Christmas and New Year 2025. Happy editing, ★Trekker (talk) 07:10, 22 December 2024 (UTC) Spread the love by adding {{subst:Seasonal Greetings}} to other user talk pages.

★Trekker (talk) 07:10, 22 December 2024 (UTC)

Thanks so much ★Trekker, I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy and Healthy New Year, Warm Regards –Davey2010 17:25, 22 December 2024 (UTC)

Happy Christmas

Merry Christmas, Davey2010! Or Season's Greetings or Happy Winter Solstice! As the year winds to a close, I would like to take a moment to recognize your hard work and offer heartfelt gratitude for all you do for Misplaced Pages. May this Holiday Season bring you nothing but joy, health and prosperity. Onel5969 23:27, 22 December 2024 (UTC)

Thanks so much Onel5969, I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy and Healthy New Year, Warm Regards, –Davey2010 12:09, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

Happy Holidays!

Hello Davey2010: Enjoy the holiday season and winter solstice if it's occurring in your area of the world, and thanks for your work to maintain, improve and expand Misplaced Pages. Cheers, Fylindfotberserk (talk) 12:52, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

Fylindfotberserk (talk) 12:52, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

Thanks so much Fylindfotberserk, I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy and Healthy New Year, Warm Regards –Davey2010 13:35, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

Same to you bruv . - Fylindfotberserk (talk) 13:43, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

Happy Holidays!

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Spread the cheer by adding {{subst:Xmas5}} to their talk page with a friendly message.

Ekdalian (talk) 13:59, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

Thanks so much Ekdalian, I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy and Healthy New Year, Warm Regards –Davey2010 14:19, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

Thank you once again, Davey2010! Enjoy the Christmas; and I wish you and your family a wonderful new year ahead. Best Regards. Ekdalian (talk) 17:01, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

You're welcome and thank you again so much, Take care and stay safe my friend, Warm Regards, –Davey2010 17:02, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

Merry Christmas!

BOZ (talk) is wishing you a Merry Christmas! This greeting (and season) promotes WikiLove and hopefully this note has made your day a little better. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user a Merry Christmas, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Don't eat yellow snow!

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I'm wishing you a Merry Christmas, because that is what I celebrate. Feel free to take a "Happy Holidays" or "Season's Greetings" if you prefer.  :) BOZ (talk) 18:12, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

Thanks so much @BOZ, Same here - Christmas all the way! :), Anyway hope you and yours have a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy and Healthy New Year, Take care and stay safe, Warm Regards, –Davey2010 19:52, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

Incomprehensible edit summary on Golden Tours

Hi, Merry Christmas and all that, but I know you've seen that edit summary over on Golden Tours... any idea what that's about? I know I (and a few others) have my disagreements with some of your edits, but not only has that just come out of nowhere from some IP, why are they putting your username in the same run-on sentence as 'death penalty' and 'Pope John II'? Has the IP got a general vendetta against Misplaced Pages and gone to the first page they could find and banged out their angry comment, or are they specifically after you over some nonsensical disagreement? I don't know about you, but I'm just concerned for everyone involved. Hullian111 (talk) 22:16, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Hullian111, You may want to see the edit summaries at

• https://simple.wikipedia.org/search/?title=Pope_John_Paul_II&action=history
• https://simple.wikipedia.org/search/?title=Talk:Pope_John_Paul_II&action=history,
• https://simple.wikipedia.org/search/?title=Talk:Clyde_Bruckman&action=history

He jumps on a random IP, rambles on about god knows, gets blocked via SRG, comes back less than a second later on a new IP and yeah it's a repeated cycle,

I have no idea who they are or why they're mad every day but I call him "the raging lunatic", I've tried reasoning with them in the past on more than one occasion but you just get the same nonsensical ramble,

I can never make sense of what they're trying to say so I'm not bothered but yeah I think it's some sort of vendetta against Misplaced Pages for some reason, Really would love to know why though,

Thanks, –Davey2010 23:34, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

Happy Christmas

	Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2025
	Hello Davey, warm wishes to you and your family throughout the holiday season. May your heart and home be filled with all of the joys the festive season brings. Here is a toast to a Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year!. scope_creep 12:23, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

Thanks so much scope_creep, I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy and Healthy New Year, Warm Regards –Davey2010 15:29, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

Happy Holidays

Hello Davey2010: Enjoy the holiday season and winter solstice if it's occurring in your area of the world, and thanks for your work to maintain, improve and expand Misplaced Pages. Cheers, Abishe (talk) 13:21, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

Abishe (talk) 13:21, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

Thanks so much Abishe, I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy and Healthy New Year, Warm Regards –Davey2010 15:29, 24 December 2024 (UTC)