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This is related to the revert at Jay Shah — DaxServer (t · m · e · c) 18:44, 18 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Hi, thanks for the notifications. I'm aware of these. I think I should put an edit notice declaring this since I edit these a lot, lol. Thanks and happy editing. The Herald (Benison) (talk) 03:18, 19 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Canis

Hello The Herald (Benison), regarding your ill-considered revert, now counter-reverted. Take a look at all 3 edits. First I shifted the timeline sequence between two paragraphs because 6m years occurs before 5m years in the geological sequence - why you reverted that remains unclear. Then I provided a citation that was requested. Then I created the sub-article and placed a link to it, so a citation was no longer needed, just like all of the other extinct species in that particular list - why you reverted a link to another article remains unclear. The edit summaries tell you what is happening, and the obtuse WP template you dropped on my Talk Page was not helpful. Any issues then you should feel free to take it for adjudication; we shall then see what other parties think about your reverts. 14.2.205.177 (talk) 06:35, 23 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Editor experience invitation

Hi The Herald :) I'm looking for people to interview here. Feel free to pass if you're not interested. Clovermoss🍀 (talk) 20:51, 24 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Clovermoss: Hey, thanks a lot for the invitation. Yes, I'll be honoured to drop by and share my experiences gladly. A bit busy this weekend in real life, so next week, prolly? The Herald (Benison) (talk) 02:51, 25 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

That's alright, take your time. :) No need to rush it. Clovermoss🍀 (talk) 09:32, 25 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Please contact me at my email address

Hello, Herald

I am Harvici and I know it is not professional or maybe it violates Wikipidea policy , but can you approach me at my email address. Thanks. Harvici (talk) 17:16, 26 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

You may email me too. Use Special:EmailUser/The_Herald. The Herald (Benison) (talk) 06:58, 27 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Regarding your help in Ram Mandir page

Hello friend,

Hope all is well with you. It would be nice if you can participate in the discussions on the talk page of Ram mandir to build concensus on certain edits made by me. They are being discussed and I would be more than happy if you can make any comments that help in improving the quality of the article. A cookie for you :) Have a great day ahead. Bsskchaitanya (talk) 09:17, 28 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Hey, thanks for the cookie. To be honest, I am taking a small break from Ram Mandir discussions for the time being. I do drop by sometime but currently it's a clusterfuxk with too many NPOV comments and unnecessary tangents. Yes, it's on my watchlist and I'll drop by when I feel a consensus is developing. In the meantime, I'm devoting my time on other topics and RTRC. Don't worry, I will drop by soon. Thanks again for the cookie. The Herald (Benison) (talk) 09:22, 28 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Glad you collapsed that

Although I have OS, I've asked advice from our OS list as to what to do about the last edits there. Doug Weller talk 14:13, 28 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Doug Weller: Hey, no problem. As for now, I have warned the first user per NOTAFORUM. Hopefully it might work. It's in Hindi, and nothing inappropriate or so. The Herald (Benison) (talk) 14:27, 28 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

And I've been busy with Oversight. Doug Weller talk 14:50, 28 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I hope you understand why I had to use Oversight. Doug Weller talk 14:52, 28 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, I do. I have to be a bit more alert now. The Herald (Benison) (talk) 14:53, 28 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Cat Ferguson: Revision history

I added "A feat that was repeated in 2024 in a photo finish with eventual winners France." because I'd just watched it on the UCI live stream of the event and there was no reference available as the media are very slow to report mixed cycling events (even at the world championship level). 86.29.220.49 (talk) 23:02, 2 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]