User talk:RJHall
Oh dear, I just noticed this - sad, but look after yourself and keep happy. If you ever do decide to come back, we'll be here, cheers, Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 03:41, 13 June 2013 (UTC)
Come Back RJH[edit]
RJH lives on. ElliottBelardo (talk) 13:17, 12 August 2013 (UTC)
DYK for NGC 6752[edit]
 | On 27 August 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article NGC 6752, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that NGC 6752, containing 100,000 stars, is the third brightest globular cluster in the sky? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/NGC 6752. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
Alex ShihTalk 12:03, 27 August 2013 (UTC)
Million Awards[edit]
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| For your contributions to bring Earth (estimated annual readership: 2,632,000) and Jupiter (estimated annual readership: 1,762,000) to Featured Article status, I hereby present you the Million Award. Congratulations on this rare accomplishment--very few editors have earned one of these, much less two-- and thanks for all you do for Wikipedia's readers. -- Khazar2 (talk) 03:13, 28 August 2013 (UTC) |
The Million Award is a new initiative to recognize the editors of Wikipedia's most-read content; you can read more about the award and its possible tiers (Quarter Million Award, Half Million Award, and Million Award) at Wikipedia:Million Award. You're also welcome to display this userbox:
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I'm sorry to see you've decided to retire, but whether you someday choose to return or not, thanks for the millions of readers your work has helped, and will continue to help. Cheers and all best, -- Khazar2 (talk) 03:13, 28 August 2013 (UTC)
bummer that you left[edit]
maybe good in a way for you (this site can be stressful). bad for the site though. really liked your contributions and interactions. if you can participate in fluorine's formal peer review, appreciate.71.127.137.171 (talk) 20:48, 6 October 2013 (UTC)
Precious anniversary[edit]
space exploration
Thank you for quality articles on astronomy and its history, such as History of Mars observation, and for pointing out the Seven Deadly Stereotypes, - repeating: you are an awesome Wikipedian (9 October 2010)!
--Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:10, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
A year ago, you were the 359th recipient of my PumpkinSky Prize, --Gerda Arendt (talk) 10:49, 8 January 2014 (UTC)
Three years ago, you were recipient no. 359 of Precious, a prize of QAI! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:26, 8 January 2016 (UTC)
Thank you for today's Epsilon Eridani! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:14, 14 February 2017 (UTC)
Seven years now! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 10:42, 8 January 2020 (UTC)
More reasons to keep[edit]
Hello RJHall, long time ago you have expressed your views on Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/List_of_dictators. Now I have improved the related articles and lists with systematic findings based on published reliable sources from history and political science. However, two of them are currently submitted to Afds (by a Chinese Wikipedian who in the past has personally attacked me for my contribution to politics-related articles in Chinese Wikipedia). Your comments are welcome and appreciated: (1) Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/List_of_dictatorships (2)Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/List_of_modern_dictators_in_Latin_America. Thanks.--(comparingChinese Wikipedia vs Baidu Baike by hanteng) 15:28, 5 April 2014 (UTC)
Template:Lunar crater references has been nominated for deletion. You are invited to comment on the discussion at the template's entry on the Templates for discussion page. Ricky81682 (talk) 06:42, 8 June 2014 (UTC)
Retirement[edit]
Hi,
I just noticed your departure. I will not dare adding my voice to those asking someone who's created {{Inline tags}} and done so much more for the project to return. I entirely respect your decision. If I may ask you for an ultimate favor, could you give us an idea of the reasons behind your decision?
Thank you very much --Chealer (talk) 04:30, 14 August 2014 (UTC)
- It's natural to take a vacation, but hope to see you back one day, Mr Hall - at the place where the job is never finished. JMK (talk) 14:47, 4 September 2014 (UTC)
- Agreed! Same here, you are missed. BOZ (talk) 23:18, 20 October 2014 (UTC)
Thanks folks[edit]
Thank you for all your kind words.
The reason I departed is that I had just grown too frustrated about having to interact with hard-headed individuals regarding the minutia of page content and layout. I'd spent much time getting pages just so--exactly according to the MoS, only to have it switched around with useful information removed. Rather than spending endless time futilely battling over such details and engaging in what proved to be pointless debates, I retired.
Anyway, I've said my piece. At present I have a new and much more rewarding hobby in 3D modeling, so rarely spend time here any more. Wikipedia remains a useful source of information though, and for that I'm thankful. Good luck with your projects, and may you have more patience with narrow-minded people than I did. RJH (talk) 02:47, 5 December 2014 (UTC)
- Wow that sounds fun - good luck with the hobby! Been buffing astronomy articles in your absence.....but take care of yourself. Leisure time is too valuable to waste if not unwinding and enjoying....Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 04:27, 5 December 2014 (UTC)
- 3D modeling is awesome; I've used Autodesk Maya in the past to make some cool stuff and it's always been fun... I'd say the reason I contribute here is because I find it to be a more productive and more rewarding use of my free time than watching random YouTube videos and the like, but if it ever stopped becoming fun, I wouldn't think twice about quitting. You gotta enjoy life! StringTheory11 (t • c) 15:22, 5 December 2014 (UTC)
Merry Christmas![edit]
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Epsilon Eridani scheduled for TFA[edit]
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- Moved to Feb 14 to avoid clash with an FP, sorry Jimfbleak - talk to me? 06:54, 13 February 2017 (UTC)
Sorry.[edit]
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| I'm Sorry. Blake Is Here (talk) 17:52, 21 November 2017 (UTC) |
FA Review for Ceres[edit]
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FAR of Earth[edit]
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Today's Wikipedian 10 years ago[edit]
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--Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:46, 9 October 2020 (UTC)
Jupiter Featured article review[edit]
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Precious anniversary[edit]
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--Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:50, 8 January 2021 (UTC)
We miss you. Today we enjoy Earth, on Earth Day. I run a little celebration on my talk, including Psalm 115. Enjoy what you do! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:52, 22 April 2021 (UTC)
We thank you today for Globular cluster, introduced in 2006: "This is a significant general topic within the discipline of astronomy." You and your work are remembered! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:10, 10 July 2022 (UTC)
FAR for Mars[edit]
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Featured Article Save Award for Mars[edit]
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FAR for Supernova[edit]
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Globular cluster scheduled for TFA[edit]
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