User talk:Code of the Sphinx

Hi, Nicholas. You have requested for an Adopter. If you'd like, I can help you to get around the basics of Wikipedia, editing articles and all that. I'm very glad that you decided to help around Wikipedia's articles; a little bit goes a long way! Anyway, if you'd like to start, contact me at my talk page. However, I'm afraid that I won't be able to reply quickly. Indeed, I'm rather busy in real life but I do check in every week, so no worries! By the way, I removed your e-mail address for security purposes, I hope you don't mind. Cheers, Zacharycrimsonwolf 14:36, 7 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Please, call me Zachary. Its way easier to type, isn't it? :) As for your question, there are two means of communication in Wikipedia. The first is the one you and me are using; sending a message to someone's talk page (see Wikipedia:Talk Pages) and waiting for him/her to reply. The second is a sort of chat room, where your messages are replied to almost instantaneously. Look at Wikipedia:IRC Channels for more information. As for the rules, I'm not sure what you mean, but its generally like writing letters, be polite and so on. Once you've finished typing your message, leave four tildes at the back of your message:

 Hi, how are you? ~~~~

And it results in:

 Hi, how are you? Zacharycrimsonwolf 13:52, 13 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The message system is a little overwhelming but for now, all you need to do is to remember to sign your messages (by leaving the four tildes). It is probably the main rule in Wikipedia's communication. If you need anythng, or ask any questions, leave me a message at my talk page. Or you can try the Help page for a tutorial. by the way, I'm still open for coaching! Cheers, Zacharycrimsonwolf 13:52, 13 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

By the way, you can take a look at here and also here for some stuff on editing. --Zacharycrimsonwolf 12:09, 14 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Adoptoffer

I am offering you adoption currently. I have enough expertise about Wikipedia to help you with any subject. Thanks, Laleena 12:04, 16 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, of course you can have two adopters. It is probably better as such, because then you can get 2 opinions on any one topic. If you like, I can add the tags for adoption. Laleena 00:35, 19 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Dear Laleena, Thank you for your assistance and quick response. With regard to adding the "tags for adoption," please do. How do accept both adopters? --N.L. Ross 18:35, 19 September 2007 (UTC)

Add the necessary tags for each and simply start asking. I will add my tags, Zachary, will you add yours? Laleena 22:12, 20 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Well, if you're referring to me, I will gladly do it. Sorry for the late reply, though. --Zacharycrimsonwolf 13:17, 26 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

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Welcome to Novels WikiProject

Hi, and welcome to the Novels WikiProject! As you may have guessed, we're a group of editors working to improve Wikipedia's coverage of topics related to fiction books often referred to as "Novels".

A few features that you might find helpful:

Our navigation box points to most of the useful pages within the project.
The announcement and open task box is updated quite regularly. You can watch it if you're interested; or, you can add it directly to your user page by including {{WikiProject_Novels_announcements}} there.
While you are updating your userpage, don't forget our userbox {{Wikipedia:WikiProject Novels/Outreach/User WPNOVELS}}.
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If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask one of the members, and we'll be happy to help you. Again, welcome! We look forward to seeing you around! :: Kevinalewis : ^{(Talk Page)}/_(Desk) 14:33, 25 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Some advice

Hi there, Nicholas. I decided to give you some advice on what to remember on Wikipedia. First, you need to read through the introduction to Wikipedia right here. They don't mention the major policies, but if you go through the links on the page, you should be able to figure things out. Also, I recommend that you impart your research on a sub page of your user page. Also, remember to keep things looking immaculate, and I would recommend that you go through the sub pages of The Transhumanist who has some interesting stuff that I work on or do plenty. His page on design would apply here, but so would nearly everything. If you would like a tailored reference pack, I'll send that in. I think that this should be plenty to go on. Cheers, Laleena 00:09, 2 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Please do not put red links on your user page. They are distracting and don't look nice anyway. Laleena 12:24, 20 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

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Hi

Hello, Nicholas. Its nice to see you back in action again. I'm still open if you want me to guide you through Wikipedia. By the way, have yu got the mails I sent you? Cheers, Zacharycrimsonwolf 10:16, 15 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

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WikiProject Novels - 1st Coordinators Election

An election has been proposed and has been set up for this project. Description of the roles etc., can be found at Wikipedia:WikiProject Novels/Coordinators. If you wish to stand, enter your candidacy before the end of March and ask your questions of anyone already standing at Wikipedia:WikiProject Novels/Coordinators/May 2008. Voting will start on the 1st April and close at the end of April. The intention is for the appointments to last from May - November 2008. For other details check out the pages or ask. KevinalewisBot (talk) 12:27, 12 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

The Novels WikiProject Newsletter - Issue XXIII - April 2008

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The Novels WikiProject Newsletter
Issue XXIII - April 2008

Project news

Elections are now taking place for coordinators of the project for the next six months. Any editors interested in seeking a coordinator position, or who want a say in who is selected, should indicate as much here.

Member news

The project has currently 381 members, 69 joined & 0 leavers since the start of March 2008.

Other news

The project's long-time lead coordinator, Kevinalewis, has announced he is not standing as a candidate for another term in that capacity. We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to him for the extraordinary work he has done for this project.
To Kill a Mockingbird and El Señor Presidente were both recently promoted to Featured Article status. This brings the novel FA count to 14!
It has been suggested that WikiProject Sword of Truth be merged into WP:NOVELS, perhaps as a task force.

Task force news

Two inactive projects were converted into task forces, so Chronicles of Narnia task force and Lemony Snicket task force have been created. People interested in the aforementioned subjects are encouraged to support the new task forces. (Thank to Wassupwestcoast for the tip)

Novel related news

The science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke died on 19 March aged 90.
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz won both the National Book Critics Circle Award and the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for 2007.

Current debates

There is a discussion regarding further task forces for other genres of fiction now taking place here.

From the Members

Welcome to the Twenty Third issue of the Novels WikiProject's newsletter! Use this newsletter as a mechanism to inform yourselves about progress at the project and please be inspired to take more active roles in what we do.

We would encourage all members to get more involved and if you are wondering what with, please ask.

Kevinalewis : ^{(Talk Page)}/_(Desk), Initiating Editor

Collaboration of the Month

This month's Collaboration has been selected by popular vote and is A Farewell to Arms.

Newsletter challenge

Last month's challenge (South Wind) was completed by member User:Blathnaid with a nice starting stub.

The first person to start the article is mentioned in the next newsletter. This month's article is Kate Christensen's 2008 PEN/Faulkner award winner The Great Man.

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MfD nomination of User:Code of the Sphinx

User:Code of the Sphinx, a page you created, has been nominated for deletion. Your opinions on the matter are welcome; please participate in the discussion by adding your comments at Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion/User:Code of the Sphinx and please be sure to sign your comments with four tildes (~~~~). You are free to edit the content of User:Code of the Sphinx during the discussion but should not remove the miscellany for deletion template from the top of the page; such removal will not end the deletion discussion. Thank you. Kelly ^hi! 22:30, 13 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Calling all active WP:NOVELS members

WikiProject Novels Roll Call

WikiProject Novels is currently holding a roll call, which we hope to have annually. Your username is listed on the members list, but we are unsure as to which editors are still active within the project. If you still consider yourself an active WP:Novels editor, please add your name back to the Active Members list. Also feel free to join any of our task forces and take a look at the project's Job Centre to get involved!

Next month we will begin the coordinator election selection process. We hope to have more involvement and input this time around! More news will be forthcoming. Thanks, everyone! María (habla conmigo) 14:56, 8 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

WikiProject Novels Newsletter - September 2008

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File permission problem with File:CodeOfTheSphinx.jpg

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