User talk:Dinsm8re

Although some prefer welcoming newcomers with cookies, I find fruit to be a healthier alternative.

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Overlinking

Hi there! I just wanted to call your attention to MOS:OVERLINK, which suggests not linking to major geographical features, like Massachusetts. --SarekOfVulcan (talk) 17:42, 12 December 2023 (UTC)

good to know! i wasn’t aware of this policy, sorry about that. Dinsm8re (talk) 17:44, 12 December 2023 (UTC)

No worries, we learn by doing. :) (Also, it's a guideline, not a policy, but that's a whole 'nother story.) --SarekOfVulcan (talk) 17:51, 12 December 2023 (UTC)

Hello, it seems like this edit also has the same issue. Please be aware. Cerebral726 (talk) 14:47, 20 December 2023 (UTC)

December 2023

Hello, I'm Materialscientist. I wanted to let you know that I reverted one of your recent contributions—specifically this edit to Brüno—because it did not appear constructive. If you would like to experiment, please use the sandbox. If you have any questions, you can ask for assistance at the Teahouse or the Help desk. Thanks. Materialscientist (talk) 01:18, 15 December 2023 (UTC)

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Please review WP:OVERLINKING - FlightTime (open channel) 18:18, 23 December 2023 (UTC)

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still overlinking despite multiple recent warnings - FlightTime (open channel) 18:20, 23 December 2023 (UTC)

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