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It's clean-up duty, mopping up after the dishonest, incompetent, and fanatical. Can't imagine why you'd have a problem with that.

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RIP Calton Bolick (1961-2022)

I regret to inform the Misplaced Pages community that Calton Bolick has passed away, Friday evening Japan time, after a short illness. I've known Cal online for more than 30 years; he was always a fascinating and complicated intellect, sometimes a bit pointy on the edges, but always honest and direct in the pursuit of truth. I'll miss him. --jpgordon 04:42, 27 February 2022 (UTC)

• My sincere sympathies to Calton's friends and family. He will be missed. Risker (talk) 05:15, 27 February 2022 (UTC)
• My regards to those who knew and loved Calton. So sad. We will miss you but your edits will outlive us all. BusterD (talk) 05:56, 27 February 2022 (UTC)
• Not unexpected, as I was aware of his serious health problems, but very sad. I'll miss him too. Bishonen | tålk 08:57, 27 February 2022 (UTC).
• RIP. starship.paint (exalt) 09:45, 27 February 2022 (UTC)
• My condolences to your friends and family. Gråbergs Gråa Sång (talk) 11:22, 27 February 2022 (UTC)
• Very sad news. I didn't really know him, but I always admired his commitment to Misplaced Pages. He'll be missed. Kurtis 12:18, 27 February 2022 (UTC)
• Sad news for those he leaves behind. Keep on patrolling, bro. SN54129 12:39, 27 February 2022 (UTC)
• Deepest condolences to Calton's family and friends. Nil Einne (talk) 13:32, 27 February 2022 (UTC)
• Terrible news. HE will be missed that is for sure. RickinBaltimore (talk) 15:48, 27 February 2022 (UTC)
• Rest in peace. Miniapolis 00:00, 28 February 2022 (UTC)
• A sad loss for Wikiepdia and more so for his friends and family. My condolences and deepest sympathy to them. MarnetteD|Talk 01:56, 28 February 2022 (UTC)
• Rest in peace. bibliomaniac15 03:29, 28 February 2022 (UTC)
• Condolences to all family and friends of Calton. Rest in peace. AlexUsanov961 (talk) 19:07, 28 February 2022 (UTC)
• I'm so sorry to hear this. --Tryptofish (talk) 19:57, 28 February 2022 (UTC)
• Calton died-- this is quite a shock. I remember our run-ins fondly. His heard was in the right place. He was an editor dedicated to the truth and to this project. He will be missed; my sympathies to his friends and family. Drmies (talk) 01:53, 1 March 2022 (UTC)
• Sincere condolences to family and friends. Semper circuitus. Lectonar (talk) 07:58, 1 March 2022 (UTC)
• I am sorry to hear of his passing. He was someone whose presence brought the warm light of knowledge to the cold darkness. Viriditas (talk) 19:45, 2 March 2022 (UTC)
• My condolences to all who knew and loved him, and my blessings to his spirit. A shocking loss, indeed. He was a strong voice on this project, and will obviously be missed. RIP. Jusdafax (talk) 09:15, 4 March 2022 (UTC)
• I'm so saddened to hear this. RIP Calton. Guettarda (talk) 13:17, 21 March 2022 (UTC)

RIP

	RIP
	requiescat in pace Dronebogus (talk) 08:50, 27 February 2022 (UTC)

Protected edit request on 9 December 2022

It is requested that an edit be made to the fully protected user page at User:Calton. (edit · history · last · links · sandbox · edit sandbox · sandbox history · sandbox last edit · sandbox diff · protection log) This template must be followed by a complete and specific description of the request, so that an editor unfamiliar with the subject matter could complete the requested edit immediately. Edit requests to fully protected pages should only be used for edits that are either uncontroversial or supported by consensus. If the proposed edit might be controversial, discuss it on the protected page's talk page before using this template. To request that a page be protected or unprotected, make a protection request. When the request has been completed or denied, please add the |answered=yes parameter to deactivate the template.

There are Linter errors on the user's userpage, specifically 1 bogus file option and 1 obsolete font tag.

Replacements to be done:

(1) ] station of the ].]] --> ] station of the ].]]

(2) <font size=4>''It's clean-up duty, mopping up after the dishonest, incompetent, and fanatical. Can't imagine why you'd have a problem with that.''</font> --> <span style="font-size:large;">''It's clean-up duty, mopping up after the dishonest, incompetent, and fanatical. Can't imagine why you'd have a problem with that.''</span>

Thanks. Sheep (talk) 17:05, 9 December 2022 (UTC)

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