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This Revolution Ended in Failure

Hey, Steve, I saw you dropped by in January ... I edit occasionally as well, so say "hi" next time you're in! Best, SandyGeorgia (Talk) 02:32, 16 March 2018 (UTC)

Hi. :-) Nice to hear from you again. I usually check in at least once a week to make sure no-one's made a hash of a select few articles in my absence; I don't have a lot on my watchlist, but I'd noticed you were semi-active again, and was glad to see it. Plus, you tend to indirectly shame me into a brief bout of editing; the last substantial contribution I made was a rewrite and expansion of Tenebrae (film) after you took it to FAR. Heck, I might even do a couple of FAC reviews while I'm here ... Steve ^T • C 22:52, 26 March 2018 (UTC)

:) Always like to "hear your voice"! There is a ton of stuff at WP:FAR that might interest you ... seems that DCGeist was socking his FAs through FAC and FAR. See WT:FAR. Best, SandyGeorgia (Talk) 22:57, 26 March 2018 (UTC)

That's disappointing to hear; I recall some productive interactions with the DocKino sock on film-related articles and FAs, where I picked up some invaluable copy-editing tips from him. I'll have a look at those FARs this weekend, see if there are any I'm able to help with. Steve ^T • C 22:41, 27 March 2018 (UTC)

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Checking in

Hi, Steve ... I don't have all the sources, but these edits seem to need attention. I hope you can take a look when you are next around! (Happy New Year!) SandyGeorgia (Talk) 02:10, 28 January 2019 (UTC)

Hi Sandy. Thanks for the heads-up. I reverted the changes; they were some of the same points that caused this article to become the battleground it was several years ago. Ring-fencing all the points of contention into the Analysis section was one of the best decisions we made I think. The rest of the article reads as a straightforward—bland even—nuts-and-bolts description of making a movie. I'm glad too that we used the Stoneman book for much of the synopsis section. Stoneman is not neutral of course, but I think it helps that his biases are in broad support of the film (and therefore Chávez), so it's not as if we can be accused of selective sourcing. I should have realised that current events might bring a little attention to this article again; I'll make sure to keep a close eye on it (I imagine you have your work cut out for you on the more prominent Venezuela project articles). All the best Steve ^T • C 07:59, 28 January 2019 (UTC)

Yes, those current events enticed me back :) I think the excellent job you did on that article is obvious by how long it has stood, relatively untouched. I thought the edits needed reversion for the very reasons you give, but I hesitate to do so when I don't have the sources. I don't engage too much here anymore, but I am hard at work on Juan Guaido for now, just cleaning it up a bit, partly because I have been stuck in bed for days with a dreadful cold! I hope you are well, and it is great to hear from you. Best, SandyGeorgia (Talk) 08:36, 28 January 2019 (UTC)

Curious ... there is non-reliable speculation all over the internet that the latest President was one of the Puente Llaguno shooters; do any of your sources address that? SandyGeorgia (Talk) 21:03, 28 January 2019 (UTC)

No, that's a new one on me. Nothing I've seen gives any reliable indication of their identities. Glad to see you back around, even if it's only temporary. :-) Steve ^T • C 23:14, 28 January 2019 (UTC)

He wasn't a big player then. Check it out on Google-- generally conspiracy theory in nature, but I wondered. Best, SandyGeorgia (Talk) 23:39, 28 January 2019 (UTC)

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Season's Greetings!

		Faithful friends who are dear to us
		... gather near to us once more. May your heart be light and your troubles out of sight, now and in the New Year. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 02:09, 23 December 2019 (UTC)

Expert eye request

Hi, Steve, I'm Kingsif, and I've been editing here for a few years on Venezuelan film in particular. I've been improving a particular article (Un célebre especialista sacando muelas en el gran Hotel Europa) and wanting to write it up to FA standards! There's obviously different approaches and views - we editors are only human - but Sandy said that I should send you a message and see if you're around to give it a look (and I couldn't work out how to set up email, so here I am). If you're around any time, Sandy sends you well-recommended, your input would be appreciated :) Kingsif (talk) 16:53, 3 January 2020 (UTC)

Hi Kingsif. It's good to make your acquaintance. Nice to see people saying nice things about me too. :-) I'll read through the article then the FAC comments over the next couple of days and let you know if I think there's anything I can help with. Steve ^T • C 16:25, 4 January 2020 (UTC)

Kingsif, I left brief comments for now over at Talk:Un célebre especialista sacando muelas en el gran Hotel Europa#Request for input, mainly relating to sourcing. Steve ^T • C 23:07, 22 January 2020 (UTC)

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DYK for The Indelicates

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Greetings of the season

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		Dear Steve, For you and all your loved ones, "Let there be mercy". Wishing you health, peace and happiness this holiday season and in the coming year. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 00:39, 25 December 2020 (UTC)

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