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Dear Philosopher, Thank for giving permission for using AutoWikiBrowser. This is the first time I'm going to use a semi automatic editor. I've downloaded the program and run it to my pc. I want to use 'Find and replace' feature of this editor. But I can't understand how to use it. I've already read the Find and replace guide, but it just describes all the options, not the step by step instruction to perform 'Find and replace'. I want to replace this file link (File:5th usaaf.png) with (File:5th usaaf.svg). Could you please help me by giving step step instructions? Thank you.--Freemesm (talk) 13:42, 27 January 2013 (UTC)

For image replacement, I actually wouldn't use the "Fine and replace" feature. Instead, use the "Files" feature, which can be found under the "More..." tab. In the "Files" drop-down menu, choose "Replace file" and enter the original file in the top field and the new file in the bottom field. – Philosopher ^{Let us reason together.} 15:36, 27 January 2013 (UTC)

After filling those field, clicking on which button will start the replacing process?--Freemesm (talk) 17:53, 27 January 2013 (UTC)

Sorry, forgot that. Go to the "Start" tab, set the edit summary you want to use in "Default Summary", and hit the "Start" button. The changes will be previewed for you, hit "save" to save them and "skip" if you don't want to make the change. – Philosopher ^{Let us reason together.} 17:57, 27 January 2013 (UTC)

Thank you Mr. Philosopher, by following your instruction I've edited 30+ pages. Thank you so much. :) --Freemesm (talk) 15:44, 28 January 2013 (UTC)

You're welcome - I'm glad it's working for you! – Philosopher ^{Let us reason together.} 17:27, 29 January 2013 (UTC)

Hi, I was patrolling new pages and found a user who has both their userpage and user talkpage redirected to mainspace articles (User talk:Iamkumarabhishek) I have no idea what the wikipedia rules are about this or if I should remove the redirects, I've already tagged the userpage CSD A7. PhantomTech (talk) 22:32, 27 January 2013 (UTC)

You were correct - we don't generally allow redirects from userspace to mainspace and removing them (either by reverting to the previous edit or by tagging for deletion) is appropriate. In this case, the user appeared to be trying (unsuccessfully) to rename his account - if you run into this again, you might also want to notify the user that he can rename his account at WP:RENAME. – Philosopher ^{Let us reason together.} 12:04, 28 January 2013 (UTC)

Alright, thanks PhantomTech (talk) 15:58, 28 January 2013 (UTC)

No problem. Happy patrolling! – Philosopher ^{Let us reason together.} 17:28, 29 January 2013 (UTC)

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Thanks again! Ocaasi 02:02, 9 February 2013 (UTC)

I don't see how someone thinks I attacked you over at the MfD discussion for WP:WMFN (and I hope you don't either), but thanks for your reply to my comment anyhow. Best wishes. Biosthmors (talk)

No offense taken, thanks for the note. Happy editing! – Philosopher ^{Let us reason together.} 18:04, 10 February 2013 (UTC)

And a belated thank you for helping me fix the "=" issue in {{efn}} url! Now WP:5000 is better because of it. Biosthmors (talk) 15:25, 20 February 2013 (UTC)

Here's the mail! [6] Christine (Figureskatingfan) (talk) 21:12, 10 February 2013 (UTC)

Hey Phil, I've finished addressing your concerns and feedback at this article, Influence of Sesame Street. Thanks for the input; it was very valuable. Hope you're satisfied. Christine (Figureskatingfan) (talk) 18:12, 12 February 2013 (UTC)

And again: finished addressing your final comments. Please especially note my response to the OVERCITE question. Re: reviewing GAs as opposed to reviewing FAs: I tend to agree with you. The whole FAC process intimidates me a bit; plus, things have tended to be a little unhealthy over there. I may venture into it, though; they need lots of help over there, but so does GAC, and still helps fellow editors improve articles. Thanks again! Christine (Figureskatingfan) (talk) 23:18, 15 February 2013 (UTC)

No problem. Congrats on a newly passed article, btw! – Philosopher ^{Let us reason together.} 23:37, 15 February 2013 (UTC)

Hi. You've been selected at random from WP:FRS, where you are listed as an editor willing to help with RfCs related to biographical articles. If you have time, could you provide your input to an RfC here involving issues of libel and defmation in relation to author Jared Diamond. Cheers. --Noleander (talk) 03:28, 11 February 2013 (UTC)

I would like a copy of Userpage that was up on my page please on the page. JoeCool950 (talk) 04:43, 11 February 2013 (UTC)

I just need info put back on my wall from deletion. JoeCool950 (talk) 04:52, 11 February 2013 (UTC)

aren't you online? Just need stuff back on MY Userpage that was deleted, without permission. JoeCool950 (talk) 05:06, 11 February 2013 (UTC)

one last time, I need stuff put back on Userpage, when you get a chance. Don't know why it was deleted, or let me know where I can find it at. Thanks. JoeCool950 (talk) 05:13, 11 February 2013 (UTC)

is it going up or not?JoeCool950 (talk) 05:25, 11 February 2013 (UTC)

I wasn't ignoring you, I just wasn't online. (I had forgotten to set my status to "offline", but in the future, you can peek at the user's contributions to guess.) You requested deletion here, so it was hardly deleted without permission. Anyway, it's restored now. – Philosopher ^{Let us reason together.} 06:00, 11 February 2013 (UTC)

need stuff that was on page restored on there. It's not on there JoeCool950 (talk) 06:07, 11 February 2013 (UTC)

It's there. Restoring the page doesn't delete newer revisions - just look back a few revisions in the article history. (See the "View history" tab at the top-right of the page.) – Philosopher ^{Let us reason together.} 06:17, 11 February 2013 (UTC)

thanks. I found it. JoeCool950 (talk) 06:47, 11 February 2013 (UTC)

Thanks very much! I'll have a read of the guidelines over the next few days before I begin regular use. JamesA ^>talk 12:23, 12 February 2013 (UTC)

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Hi I'd like to request that you grant me the IP Block Exempt flag (IPBE). as the College I attend uses highly restrictive firewalls. And also I will be traveling overseas in ASIA and the Middle East with my school as part of a study abroad program, SO (IPBE) would be helpful. I have never been blocked and I know (IPBE) is not a license to edit via proxy, as that is forbidden. Thanks. TucsonDavidU.S.A. 20:33, 15 February 2013 (UTC)

I'm sorry, but since I don't normally give this right out - and since it is sometimes seen as sensitive - I'm going to refer you to the process described at WP:RfR. Basically, email your request to unblock-en-llists.wikimedia.org. As an aside, if you plan on editing via a VPN or on other wikis, you may wish to consider requesting global IPBE on Meta as well. – Philosopher ^{Let us reason together.} 20:55, 15 February 2013 (UTC)

I'm not currently blocked do I still request there? TucsonDavidU.S.A. 21:03, 15 February 2013 (UTC)

Yes. I don't know why, though. Perhaps those users are just the ones more familiar with IPBE? – Philosopher ^{Let us reason together.} 21:06, 15 February 2013 (UTC)

Thanks, I had asked User:Orangemike but he never responded.TucsonDavidU.S.A. 21:09, 15 February 2013 (UTC)

Yeah, IPBE is not one of the more prominent features of adminship, so not all of us are familiar with it. – Philosopher ^{Let us reason together.} 21:12, 15 February 2013 (UTC)

Oh, btw are you any good with archive boxes? It seems I messed mine up and I'd like one that I never have to worry about. If you can and are willing to fix mine I'd be so thankful. TucsonDavidU.S.A. 21:23, 15 February 2013 (UTC)

If you want auto-archiving, I think there's a bot somewhere that does it. I archive mine manually, so I don't know how the auto-archiving one works. – Philosopher ^{Let us reason together.} 21:27, 15 February 2013 (UTC)