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Thank you, and have a good time editing here! --Shiningpikablu252 21:39, 19 June 2008 (UTC)

I want to create a userpage. And I know why I can't. I still want to though, so I'm posting here.

The entirety of what I want:

I'm a sophomore at Cinco Ranch High School in Katy, Texas. Blah blah blah short user page. If you want to see a longer one, check out User:Clorox.

Clorox 02:37, 25 June 2008 (UTC)

If you want a sig, check out the signature policy for instructions on how to do it without creating a page for it. Signature templates were forbidden some time ago. This "user page" of yours is nice, small, and unobtrusive, so you might catch one of the admins on a good day and get him to move it for you. But be careful that you don't wind up on anyone's bad side. --Martonimos((Argh|Blargh)) 02:51, 25 June 2008 (UTC)
Ok, good. I have one now - and I don't think I need this anymore. --'Clorox 03:00, 25 June 2008 (UTC)
Except we are no longer able to have images, just trying to warn you before you get in trouble (like everyone else did!!) MoldyOrange 03:01, 25 June 2008 (UTC)
Ruddy edit conflicts... anyway, thanks for acknowledging my post. Like Moldy said, remove the images, and you're done. You obviously know what you're doing, but Bulba works a bit differently than Wiki, so we're just trying to keep you out of trouble. --Martonimos((Argh|Blargh)) 03:03, 25 June 2008 (UTC)
But everyone else is doing it... </whine> :D --'Clorox 03:07, 25 June 2008 (UTC)
Er, I guess I'll shove mine over from Wikipedia somehow. Though I have to get to bed, so I'll do it tomorrow. --'Clorox 03:09, 25 June 2008 (UTC)
Just be careful. When posting anything in general, Wiki is different from Bulba. Some of the templates will be a bit different... ht14 00:15, 18 September 2008 (UTC)

Images in signatures

Images in signatures are not permitted as per the official signature policy. You're going to have to remove those images you're using in your signature. Failure to comply may result in consequences. --Shiningpikablu252 03:39, 30 July 2008 (UTC)