User talk:Alextejthompson

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-- Wikinews Welcome (talk) 22:25, 13 January 2015 (UTC)Reply

Hello! Welcome to Wikinews! I hope you would be excited to contribute here. We are a small group, and soon you will be acquainted with all of them. It was a great time there on Teahouse, here it is WN:Water cooler. (But you can ask for help to any administrator/ reviewer) Well, you might think the tildes here are by an IP, I am user:acagastya. When I started here, I faced some difficulties, my four articles were deleted. Then, I understood the stuff here. Just one thing to be very sure is the time limit. We had no issues on time on WP. But here, from developing to publishing the article should be within 2-3 days. (And one more: To link to Wikipedia, this is the code: {{w|Article name|text to display}}.) Have a great time here. Cheers.
14.139.242.195 (talk) 16:34, 19 October 2015 (UTC)Reply

Thanks for the welcome. How are you? --Rubbish computer (talk) 17:52, 19 October 2015 (UTC)Reply

I am good, and now in college. What about you, my friend?
14.139.242.195 (talk) 17:57, 19 October 2015 (UTC)Reply

I'm in my second year at college now. Thanks for asking. --Rubbish computer (talk) 18:46, 19 October 2015 (UTC)Reply

...I am reading correctly: You are back after a bit of a hiatus? Great!!--Bddpaux (talk) 20:59, 21 July 2021 (UTC)Reply

Hi Bddpaux (t · c · b), I am yes and thanks. Rubbish computer (Talk: Contribs) 21:00, 21 July 2021 (UTC)Reply

Published!--Bddpaux (talk) 18:27, 24 July 2021 (UTC)Reply

Thank you Bddpaux (t · c · b). Rubbish computer (Talk: Contribs) 18:28, 24 July 2021 (UTC)Reply

the cats article slipped past us in terms of freshness. Very sorry! Any chance you could re-focus onto something to help with freshness? (I know....easier said than done!)--Bddpaux (talk) 16:35, 3 August 2021 (UTC)Reply

Hi Bddpaux (t · c · b), not sure how to unfortunately as nothing new has come out since. Rubbish computer (Talk: Contribs) 16:42, 3 August 2021 (UTC)Reply

Well: it happens! That is why I say: don't fall in love with your articles.--Bddpaux (talk) 18:50, 3 August 2021 (UTC)Reply

Can you please not change the indentation of the source template? Keep it like this. It is easier to read for the ones who have to edit after it is published.
•–• 05:14, 8 August 2021 (UTC)Reply

Hi Acagastya (t · c · b), no worries, thanks for letting me know. Rubbish computer (Talk: Contribs) 05:47, 8 August 2021 (UTC)Reply

Hello. I’m sure you’re already aware of it but can I invite you to vote in our ARBCOM elections? If I’m not wrong, you are eligible to vote because you have made more than five hundred edits here (250 being the minimum requirement). [₂₄Cr][talk] 15:09, 16 August 2021 (UTC)Reply

Hi Cromium (t · c · b), I'll have a look and vote today. Cheers, Rubbish computer Ping me or leave a message on my talk page 15:35, 16 August 2021 (UTC)Reply

Suggest adding an image after first paragraph for example

[[File:Johnny Depp 2020.jpg|thumb|left|Johnny Depp in 2020{{image source|Harald Krichel}}]]
[[File:Amber Heard Cannes 2019.jpg|thumb|left|Amber Heard in 2019. {{image source|Georges Biard}}]]

--Gryllida (talk) 01:10, 3 June 2022 (UTC)Reply

I hope its not stale.. Thank you for your help!!! Slowlyman035 (talk) 19:49, 28 November 2022 (UTC)Reply

Hi Slowlyman035 (t · c · b), no worries. Rubbish computer (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 19:52, 28 November 2022 (UTC)Reply

I hope its not stale.. Slowlyman035 (talk) 21:02, 28 November 2022 (UTC)Reply

Oops posted twice... Slowlyman035 (talk) 21:02, 28 November 2022 (UTC)Reply

Hello. We've created Wikinews:Writing contest 2023, which will start on February 1 and end on May 1. It is modeled on the successful 2010 and 2013 contests. As a reporter who has recently been inactive, it would be a great time for you to rejoin. If you are interested in signing up, please do so at Wikinews:Writing contest 2023#Entrants and create a category for the articles you submit. Heavy Water (talk) 04:23, 27 January 2023 (UTC)Reply