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images are allowed whenever the image is integral to the article and no free alternatives can be obtained. Usually such images fall into predefined categories, such as logos and album covers. This strict policy is based on
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Yeah these are great. Does anyone think that the nav box to existing interwiki reports should be restored? Should signpost articles be categorized? I think an interwiki category would be nice. -
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Just wanted to drop a line that, about halfway through this article, I realized that I was enjoying it thoroughly. Nice job by the writers for getting through the feel of another
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