User talk:BrassMonkey

Welcome
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Giant Lego man found at sea
"Giant Lego man found at sea" wasn't quite ready to publish under our guidelines (see WN:SG) but thank you for the contribution. --SVTCobra 00:42, 8 August 2007 (UTC)
 * I am not keen on the way you are incorporating bloggers into the article. They don't seem to be in the sources. --SVTCobra 01:20, 8 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Yes, but you listed the source in the middle of the article. You also seem to be quoting someone without attributing the quote. (or perhaps it is a giant block-quote). I am signing off, so I cannot help you further tonight. I am not sure if User:Zachary is still here, but he can be very helpful if he is. Cheers, --SVTCobra 01:40, 8 August 2007 (UTC)
 * I guess Zach wasn't around, but I think the article turned out pretty nice. --SVTCobra 21:37, 8 August 2007 (UTC)