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I just wanted to leave you a note to first, thank you for the addition of citations for this article. The other thing I wanted to note was that you don't have to repeat the complete citations for references that aren't already there. For example, I condensed the Ellis Amburn references and all you need do to repeat it is type <ref name="amburn"/>. Similarly, for the Alice Echols reference, you just need to type <ref name="scars"/> and that will include it. Thanks again!!! Wildhartlivie (talk) 07:14, 8 February 2008 (UTC)Reply

Just wanted to tell you that it is recommended that you use the preview button before you save; this helps you find any errors you have made, and prevents clogging up recent changes and the page history. Thank you. Wildhartlivie (talk) 23:49, 12 February 2008 (UTC)Reply
I really really want to urge you to use the preview button to double check your edits before saving them. It is far less work on the server, and is much easier for others who come along to go back over edit history and reference and fact checking. Thanks. Wildhartlivie (talk) 09:28, 15 February 2008 (UTC)Reply
You haven't tried my patience, I'm very glad you've stepped up with the sources you have to put them in the article. I don't have the books you do and it's greatly appreciated. I hope you've gotten a bit of a handle on how some of the more routine things are done on Wikipedia and you continue to contribute. I hope I haven't pressed you in trying to keep things according to guidelines and policies. If you run across more material, by all means, stop around. Thanks again! Wildhartlivie (talk) 12:02, 15 February 2008 (UTC)Reply

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Could you source your changes? It would be appreciated, thanks. - BalthCat (talk) 09:54, 22 June 2010 (UTC)Reply

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Please read the instructions at Template:Infobox film. We should only be listing the actors credited on the poster for the film. If you disagree, then by all means, start a discussion at the article's Talk page. DonIago (talk) 06:12, 21 June 2025 (UTC)Reply

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Hi, thanks for your message. I've been mostly adding to the biography of Frances Farmer lately. When I edit, I always provide sources. I'm unclear what to put in the summary field which wouldn't be redundant. Any suggestions? Thanks! Poiluj (talk) 00:51, 15 October 2025 (UTC)Reply
The suggestion is to explain every edit. Sourcing is great, but other editors would like to know why the change is being made. Otherwise, we have to try to read minds, and the purpose behind a change isn't always clear. I've been doing it pretty much since I started 21 years ago, so I'm not asking anyone to do something I don't already do. In my opinion, it is the cooperative/professional approach to public editing. Stefen 𝕋ower's got the power!!1! GabGruntwerk 02:04, 15 October 2025 (UTC)Reply

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