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:I am not a grammar teacher, but I can offer a few pointers.
 
:I am not a grammar teacher, but I can offer a few pointers.
 
:*First, I use a web browser that has a spell check feature. This helps me a lot when I write in the browser window. You could take advantage of this a few different ways: temporarily set your language to "English", use a different browser for typing in English, or type in a word processor that will check your English spelling then paste the text into the browser window.
 
:*First, I use a web browser that has a spell check feature. This helps me a lot when I write in the browser window. You could take advantage of this a few different ways: temporarily set your language to "English", use a different browser for typing in English, or type in a word processor that will check your English spelling then paste the text into the browser window.
:*Second, make sure you are familiar with the BTW [[BattleTechWiki:Manual of Style|style guide]]. I've watched you improve a lot in this area, but I would point out your reference style. Make sure you always type out the full name of the source and check your comma usage.
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:*Second, make sure you are familiar with the BTW [[Policy:Manual of Style|style guide]]. I've watched you improve a lot in this area, but I would point out your reference style. Make sure you always type out the full name of the source and check your comma usage.
 
:*Third, a general tip for writing better is to read more. You learn so much about the written word from reading what others write. I know that when I was learning Spanish, reading in Spanish really helped. I don't know much of your time you want to put in, but this could help you immensely.
 
:*Third, a general tip for writing better is to read more. You learn so much about the written word from reading what others write. I know that when I was learning Spanish, reading in Spanish really helped. I don't know much of your time you want to put in, but this could help you immensely.
 
:Those are just a few ideas. If you have any specific questions, I'll be happy to help how I can. --[[User:Scaletail|Scaletail]] 10:07, 31 December 2011 (PST)
 
:Those are just a few ideas. If you have any specific questions, I'll be happy to help how I can. --[[User:Scaletail|Scaletail]] 10:07, 31 December 2011 (PST)
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Is there an official policy on this site for spelling on this site? I can't see one. - [[User:Dark Jaguar|Dark Jaguar]] ([[User talk:Dark Jaguar|talk]]) 07:35, 27 October 2013 (PDT)
 
Is there an official policy on this site for spelling on this site? I can't see one. - [[User:Dark Jaguar|Dark Jaguar]] ([[User talk:Dark Jaguar|talk]]) 07:35, 27 October 2013 (PDT)
:Not to interrupt, but yes, there is (see [[BattleTechWiki:Manual of Style]]); we are supposed to use "American spelling and grammar". I hope that helps. -[[User:BobTheZombie|BobTheZombie]] ([[User talk:BobTheZombie|talk]]) 09:26, 27 October 2013 (PDT)
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:Not to interrupt, but yes, there is (see [[Policy:Manual of Style]]); we are supposed to use "American spelling and grammar". I hope that helps. -[[User:BobTheZombie|BobTheZombie]] ([[User talk:BobTheZombie|talk]]) 09:26, 27 October 2013 (PDT)
 
:: Thanks Bob, while I have look at that I didn't see the spelling thing. Just went back and checked it was the first thing D'oh! {{Emoticon| :) }} - [[User:Dark Jaguar|Dark Jaguar]] ([[User talk:Dark Jaguar|talk]]) 11:57, 27 October 2013 (PDT)
 
:: Thanks Bob, while I have look at that I didn't see the spelling thing. Just went back and checked it was the first thing D'oh! {{Emoticon| :) }} - [[User:Dark Jaguar|Dark Jaguar]] ([[User talk:Dark Jaguar|talk]]) 11:57, 27 October 2013 (PDT)
 
::: Thanks, Bob! --[[User:Scaletail|Scaletail]] ([[User talk:Scaletail|talk]]) 17:14, 27 October 2013 (PDT)
 
::: Thanks, Bob! --[[User:Scaletail|Scaletail]] ([[User talk:Scaletail|talk]]) 17:14, 27 October 2013 (PDT)
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::Thanks, BM! I've updated the help articles for articles associated with the ground units project. I agree about the other unit types. --[[User:Scaletail|Scaletail]] ([[User talk:Scaletail|talk]]) 18:27, 19 December 2013 (PST)
 
::Thanks, BM! I've updated the help articles for articles associated with the ground units project. I agree about the other unit types. --[[User:Scaletail|Scaletail]] ([[User talk:Scaletail|talk]]) 18:27, 19 December 2013 (PST)
 
:::Battle Armor is done now too. I'll make a start on ProtoMechs. [[User:BrokenMnemonic|BrokenMnemonic]] ([[User talk:BrokenMnemonic|talk]]) 00:08, 20 December 2013 (PST)
 
:::Battle Armor is done now too. I'll make a start on ProtoMechs. [[User:BrokenMnemonic|BrokenMnemonic]] ([[User talk:BrokenMnemonic|talk]]) 00:08, 20 December 2013 (PST)
:::ETA: There aren't as many ProtoMechs as I thought there were - they're all done now too. [[User:BrokenMnemonic|BrokenMnemonic]] ([[User talk:BrokenMnemonic|talk]]) 00:14, 20 December 2013 (PST)
 
:::ETA2: I finished off the AeroSpace Fighters as well ([[User:Raven 2C|Raven 2C]] did the heavy lifting there) but I really should go and do some actual work now. Depending on how busy the office gets, I'm hoping to give Doneve a hand with the Combat Vehicles afterwards, and then I think we'll be close to done. [[User:BrokenMnemonic|BrokenMnemonic]] ([[User talk:BrokenMnemonic|talk]]) 00:25, 20 December 2013 (PST)
 
:::ETA3: I've seen off IndustrialMechs, Conventional Fighters and Exoskeletons, so I think the only ground unit category left is combat vehicles, but I have to finish work, shop and the like and won't be back online for some hours yet. [[User:BrokenMnemonic|BrokenMnemonic]] ([[User talk:BrokenMnemonic|talk]]) 05:14, 20 December 2013 (PST)
 
 
 
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I cannot remember if I am allowed to edit the spelling on other users pages. Clearly, it would be against the rules (and in incredibly poor taste) to edit the content beyond fixing spelling and maybe adding a comma or two, but I am trying to eradicate certain spelling mistakes from the wiki entirely, and I don't want to get in trouble for trying to eliminate misspellings like "Cappellan". Could you clarify for me please? --[[User:DragonoftheRust|DragonoftheRust]] ([[User talk:DragonoftheRust|talk]]) 02:28, 14 May 2017 (EDT)
 
:Perhaps just ask permission? --[[User:Scaletail|Scaletail]] ([[User talk:Scaletail|talk]]) 14:13, 16 May 2017 (EDT)
 
 
==Long time no see==
 
Hey Scaletail, it's good to see you're still (somewhat) active on Sarna. I was beginning to believe that you had drifted away from BattleTech... [[User:Frabby|Frabby]] ([[User talk:Frabby|talk]]) 15:05, 16 May 2017 (EDT)
 
:Ha, well, guess that didn't quite hold up.... I have drifted. Never thought I would, but I guess you don't until you do. --[[User:Scaletail|Scaletail]] ([[User talk:Scaletail|talk]]) 16:15, 13 February 2020 (EST)
 
 
== Old Fanon stuff ==
 
 
Hey scaletail, I am not sure if you will see this as you are not very active anymore but I have been doing a clean-up of the BattleMechs category and one of your fanon sub-articles shows up in the main category due to the infobox template. So I would like your permission to remove it.
 
 
This is the article in question [[User:Scaletail/Crusher]].--[[User:Dmon|Dmon]] ([[User talk:Dmon|talk]]) 06:00, 23 February 2019 (EST)
 
:Thanks, it's a good recommendation. I deleted the article since it no longer fits here. --[[User:Scaletail|Scaletail]] ([[User talk:Scaletail|talk]]) 16:15, 13 February 2020 (EST)
 
::Thank you sir--[[User:Dmon|Dmon]] ([[User talk:Dmon|talk]]) 16:19, 13 February 2020 (EST)
 

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