User talk:DowneyOcean

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Dolphins Stadium

Hi. In the future, please don't use 'cut & paste' to move/rename articles--it moves the content away from the history of its creation, as well as from the Talk page, if one has been created. The "Move" tab should be used, instead. I've fixed it now. Thanks Niteowlneils 00:18, 16 Jan 2005 (UTC) Talk

sports franchises

You made Miami Seahawks into a redirect to Indianapolis Colts. This is a decision I fully support. I think it is the correct protocol for MLB teams. There is currently a debate raging at Wikipedia:Votes for deletion/Montréal Expos, and so far the redirect solution is losing. I think it is because some of the users don't fully understand how franchises work in MLB. If you have the time, maybe you could chime in on the conversation there. Kingturtle 04:45, 22 Apr 2005 (UTC)

Image Tagging Image:Lighthamburg.jpg

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NFL template colors

Please don't change these, they are from the official logos.Chris Nelson 19:59, 28 May 2007 (UTC)

Article you contribute to nominated for deletion

See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/List_of_Halloween_songs --164.107.222.23 17:59, 4 July 2007 (UTC)

Template:MarylandSports

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Articles for deletion nomination of U-S-A! cheer

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Please contact me if you're unsure why you received this message. Bonewah (talk) 14:33, 8 September 2009 (UTC)

ArbCom elections are now open!

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