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Happy New Year Michael Barera!

Happy New Year!

Michael Barera,
Have a prosperous, productive and enjoyable New Year, and thanks for your contributions to Wikipedia. NorthAmerica1000 17:21, 3 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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DYK for Aero-engined car

Harrias talk 12:01, 3 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, Harrias! Michael Barera (talk) 00:08, 4 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Penn State Nittany Lions field hockey

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:02, 8 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, Cas Liber! Michael Barera (talk) 01:18, 9 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Italicizing case names

Hi, I see you're italicizing case names as in here and here. Please instead use the way Lquilter shows, as here. Makes the markup much more clear to edit. WP:NOTBROKEN discusses this in a different context, but the same idea: unnecessary piping is less clear. Thanks! TJRC (talk) 04:21, 16 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Good catch. I was using VisualEditor, and it appears that that was what was introducing the strange italicizing. I'll clean up the links right away... Michael Barera (talk) 05:12, 16 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
 Done As Han Solo once said, sorry about the mess. Michael Barera (talk) 05:17, 16 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
No problem. It's a small thing, after all. Thanks for going in and fixing it.
I haven't tried the visual editor in a long time. Last time I did, I quickly ran away screaming. maybe I'm just old-fashioned. TJRC (talk) 17:37, 16 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks. Overall, I really do like the VisualEditor, but I wasn't aware of the issue with italics. I'll be careful about this in the future. Switching from VisualEditor to Wiki markup whenever I'm working with italics (or bold, in all likelihood) is probably the best idea. Michael Barera (talk) 21:12, 16 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Michigan State Spartans field hockey

 — Crisco 1492 (talk) 16:35, 18 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, Crisco 1492! Michael Barera (talk) 16:57, 18 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Northwestern Wildcats field hockey

 — Crisco 1492 (talk) 04:19, 19 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, Crisco 1492! Michael Barera (talk) 04:45, 19 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

The Original Barnstar
Thanks for helping with the ENVIRN 367 class yesterday, Michael, Your expertise was critical to getting students off to a good start on Wikipedia. Soossw (talk) 16:43, 22 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for the barnstar, Soossw! It is very kind of you to think of me so generously. I really, really appreciate it. Take care! Michael Barera (talk) 23:26, 22 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for INTEGER Millennium House

Harrias talk 12:42, 11 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, Harrias! Michael Barera (talk) 19:01, 11 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Zephyrette

— Coffee // have a cup // beans // 00:01, 25 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Zephyrette (train)

— Coffee // have a cup // beans // 00:01, 25 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, Coffee! Michael Barera (talk) 00:11, 25 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]
No. Thank you! Keep up the great work. :) — Coffee // have a cup // beans // 00:14, 25 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Michillinda Lodge

— Coffee // have a cup // beans // 00:02, 1 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks again, Coffee! Michael Barera (talk) 01:07, 1 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Invitation

A gummi bear holding a sign that says "Thank you"
Thank you for using VisualEditor and sharing your ideas with the developers.

Hello, Michael Barera,

The Editing team is asking very experienced editors like you for your help with VisualEditor. The team has a list of top-priority problems, but they also want to hear about small problems. These problems may make editing less fun, take too much of your time, or be as annoying as a paper cut. The Editing team wants to hear about and fix these small things, too. 

You can share your thoughts by clicking this link. You may respond to this quick, simple, anonymous survey in your own language. If you take the survey, then you agree your responses may be used in accordance with these terms. This survey is powered by Qualtrics and their use of your information is governed by their privacy policy.

More information (including a translateable list of the questions) is posted on wiki at mw:VisualEditor/Survey 2015. If you have questions, or prefer to respond on-wiki, then please leave a message on the survey's talk page.

Thank you, Whatamidoing (WMF) (talk) 20:09, 12 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the invitation, Whatamidoing. I've now already completed the survey! Michael Barera (talk) 20:20, 12 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK nomination of Avalon International Breads

Hello! Your submission of Avalon International Breads at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! HazelAB (talk) 13:47, 18 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, HazelAB. I'll get to it shortly. Michael Barera (talk) 23:51, 18 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]
OK, I think I've resolved your concerns now. Michael Barera (talk) 00:29, 19 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Avalon International Breads

 — Crisco 1492 (talk) 12:01, 2 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, Crisco 1492! Michael Barera (talk) 13:48, 2 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Christopher Taylor (politician)

Allen3 talk 00:24, 16 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks! Michael Barera (talk) 00:29, 16 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Ann Arbor Bus Depot

—HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 23:21, 19 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, HJ Mitchell! Michael Barera (talk) 00:08, 20 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for International Radio Corporation

PanydThe muffin is not subtle 12:16, 20 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, Panyd! Michael Barera (talk) 14:00, 20 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Davis Divan

Allen3 talk 00:12, 30 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks! Michael Barera (talk) 01:02, 30 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Michigan Wolverines women's lacrosse

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 18:40, 12 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, Cas Liber! Michael Barera (talk) 02:39, 13 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Template:Did you know nominations/Claudico

Hi, I just came across your DYK review and added my comments. I was surprised that the nominator, a frequently DYK contributor, hadn't responded in over a week. Then I noticed that you didn't leave a note on his talk page. Above the edit box, right after the different colored DYK ticks, is a code that includes the name of the article that you're reviewing, which should be placed on the nominator's talk page to inform him/her that there is a problem with the article. In this case, the code is {{subst:DYKproblem|Claudico|header=yes|sig=yes}}. I placed it on the nominator's talk page after posting my review, and expect we will hear from him shortly. Best, Yoninah (talk) 19:38, 2 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the tip regarding {{DYKproblem}}. Sorry about omitting that. To this point, I had just assumed that all nominators watchlisted their DYK nominations, as is recommended. Sorry again about my oversight. Michael Barera (talk) 19:48, 2 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Louisiana Digital Media Archive

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 14:23, 4 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, Cas Liber! Michael Barera (talk) 16:01, 4 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Dallas Car Sharks

Thanks for this article Victuallers (talk) 07:48, 7 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the recognition, Victuallers! Michael Barera (talk) 13:47, 7 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

RfC, Jimi Hendrix and acid rock

Hi! Would you care to comment at this RfC? It is about the article Jimi Hendrix and whether "acid rock" warrants inclusion in the infobox. Dan56 (talk) 02:02, 8 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, Dan56. I'll take a look at it shortly. Michael Barera (talk) 02:04, 8 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
 Done I've now voiced my opinion at the RfC, for what it is worth. Michael Barera (talk) 04:22, 8 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

The Wikipedia Library needs you!

The Wikipedia Library

Call for Volunteers

Did you know that Wikipedia has its own library? The Wikipedia Library is seeking volunteers from those in galleries, libraries, archives and museums.

Sign up to help here :)

Delivered on behalf of The Wikipedia Library by MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 06:18, 11 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks! Michael Barera (talk) 13:58, 11 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for GE steam turbine locomotives

Thanks for your help Victuallers (talk) 23:49, 11 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the thanks, Victuallers. It is very kind of you! Michael Barera (talk) 00:24, 12 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Congratulations!

Congratulations Michael! Hope all is well - much peace to you! Arbitrarily0 (talk) 17:09, 19 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks so much! I really do appreciate your kind words. And I'm hoping for nothing but the best for you, now and in the future. Take care, and may our paths continue to cross often in cyberspace! Michael Barera (talk) 04:19, 20 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Dealey Plaza

Your photo in Dealey Plaza is definitely much better than the older one. I did bring back the old, placing it side-by-side with yours in a gallery, as it gives an aerial view the Dallas County Courthouse (Texas). Cheers! - Location (talk) 00:11, 10 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Good point. Your edit is certainly an improvement over mine. Thanks! Michael Barera (talk) 01:03, 11 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

You've got mail!

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Ed Erhart (WMF) (talk) 20:19, 10 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

 Done. Thanks for thinking of me! Michael Barera (talk) 01:04, 11 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Hopkins County Courthouse

 — Chris Woodrich (talk) 06:03, 18 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, Chris! Michael Barera (talk) 02:14, 19 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Northeast Texas Rural Heritage Center and Museum

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 14:21, 15 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, Cas Liber! Michael Barera (talk) 22:48, 15 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Ezekiel Airship

Gatoclass (talk) 13:46, 15 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, Gatoclass! Michael Barera (talk) 02:56, 16 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

The Original Barnstar
Thanks for starting Ezekiel Airship! ♦ Dr. Blofeld 22:43, 15 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
You are most welcome, Dr. Blofeld! And thank you for your kind and generous gift of a barnstar! Michael Barera (talk) 03:09, 16 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Texas A&M–Commerce Lions women's soccer

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:01, 12 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, Cas Liber! Michael Barera (talk) 04:27, 12 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Uchcha Harv Error script

Michael, I recommend you add User:Ucucha/HarvErrors to your common.js. And what that does, is give you visual big red error messages if your Harvard template citations have errors. Since User:Michael Barera/common.js pulls up as a red link here, it appears you have never added anything to it. Just open the red link and add:

importScript('User:Ucucha/HarvErrors.js');

Then save the page. That should take care of it. I think it will serve you well in future editing. — Maile (talk) 23:19, 13 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, Maile66. This was the first time I've tried using Harvard style citations, but hopefully not the last. Thanks for the tip! Michael Barera (talk) 03:10, 14 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

ArbCom elections are now open!

Hi,
You appear to be eligible to vote in the current Arbitration Committee election. The Arbitration Committee is the panel of editors responsible for conducting the Wikipedia arbitration process. It has the authority to enact binding solutions for disputes between editors, primarily related to serious behavioural issues that the community has been unable to resolve. This includes the ability to impose site bans, topic bans, editing restrictions, and other measures needed to maintain our editing environment. The arbitration policy describes the Committee's roles and responsibilities in greater detail. If you wish to participate, you are welcome to review the candidates' statements and submit your choices on the voting page. For the Election committee, MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 16:50, 24 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the reminder, Mdann52. I'll make sure to take care of this. Michael Barera (talk) 01:51, 25 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Texas A&M–Commerce Lions football

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:01, 24 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks so much, Cas Liber! Michael Barera (talk) 01:52, 25 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]
A pleasure. Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 02:07, 25 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Ecocapsule

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:02, 29 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks! Michael Barera (talk) 14:31, 29 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hello. When you add File:TAMUC Lions logo.png to a new article, please make sure you add a Template:Non-free use rationale logo template to it. All you need to do is go to the file page and copy and paste one that is already there, and replace the article name with the new article name. If you don't do this, another user will comment it out from the article under WP:NFCC#10c. I haven't done the softball article yet, so I will leave that for you. Thanks. 🎄 Corkythehornetfan 🎄 02:15, 3 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the heads-up, and sorry about the oversight. All the best! Michael Barera (talk) 02:20, 3 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
No problem. Just trying to help you out! 🎄 Corkythehornetfan 🎄 02:25, 3 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Re: SkySync

Thank you for your in-depth response regarding the SkySync page. I will look into the resources you provided and continue to seek out additional software pages to model mine after, and remove any content that could be deemed promotional.

I appreciate all of your help so far!

Krystalelliott (talk) 14:54, 21 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

You are most welcome, Krystalelliott! Please let me know if (and how) I can be of any further help. Michael Barera (talk) 03:41, 22 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK nomination of Texas A&M–Commerce Lions women's volleyball

Hello! Your submission of Texas A&M–Commerce Lions women's volleyball at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Daniel Case (talk) 04:29, 22 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I've responded on the DYK nomination page. Thanks for the heads-up! Michael Barera (talk) 02:12, 23 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, Michael Barera

You've been dropping some "thank you"s for my work. I just wanted to say "you're welcome." == BoringHistoryGuy (talk) 23:51, 23 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks again for everything that you do! Michael Barera (talk) 01:45, 26 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]