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71:) – After thinking about it for quite a while I've decided to apply for administrator status. I am an occasional RC patroller but am more interested in copyright and image work. I've been editing since June of last year and on a daily basis since September, as you can see with
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Dear candidate, thank you for offering to serve
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1222:Questions for the candidate
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33:request for adminship
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1033:Excellent editor. --
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479:No problems here. --
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