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==The time has come==
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It is time for me to step back from editing. It has been an extraordinary 16+ years. My thanks to everyone who has helped, shown kindness and shared so much during my time here. To you (as well as to those who will be happy to see me leave) I wish you well as you continue on with the Wikipedia experiment. I will probably pop back in from time to time but any posts made here will not get answered in a timely fashion. I also know that things may change down the road. Cheers to one and all and happy editing whenever possible :-) [[User:MarnetteD|MarnetteD]]&#124;[[User talk:MarnetteD|Talk]] 21:17, 1 January 2022 (UTC)
:In the immortal words of [[Douglas Adams|DA]] "So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish" mmmm fish :-P [[User:MarnetteD|MarnetteD]]&#124;[[User talk:MarnetteD|Talk]] 21:31, 1 January 2022 (UTC)
*Here's one song to [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfZ-oVkTHco| Never Forget], M. [[User:Starkiryu64|Starkiryu64]] ([[User talk:Starkiryu64|talk]]) 22:13, 1 January 2022 (UTC)
*I completely missed this until now.  Vaya con Dios, MarnetteD, I'm really sad you're leaving, but glad you're doing what you want to do.  Here's to things changing down the road. --[[User:Floquenbeam|Floquenbeam]] ([[User talk:Floquenbeam|talk]]) 16:40, 6 January 2022 (UTC)
*MarnetteD has left? :-( I'll miss you. [[User:Bishonen|Bishonen]] &#124; [[User talk:Bishonen|tålk]] 16:48, 6 January 2022 (UTC).
* What a shame! One of the nicest editors here. You will be greatly missed. [[User:Martinevans123|Martinevans123]] ([[User talk:Martinevans123|talk]]) 16:56, 6 January 2022 (UTC) <small>But you know what they say.... "when an old wiki editor leaves the crease, you [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy-WU7RPxEw never know]...."</small>
* Oh no. You'll be sadly missed. [[User:Doug Weller|<span style="color:#070">Doug Weller</span>]] [[User talk:Doug Weller|talk]] 18:01, 6 January 2022 (UTC)
* '''Oppose''': I'm going to have to open up an ANI filing. We'll see about this! I hope you'll check in on us from time to time, and that life treats you well! [[User:Doniago|DonIago]] ([[User talk:Doniago|talk]]) 18:11, 6 January 2022 (UTC)
*Saddened to see this, but many thanks for all you've done during your time here! [[User:DanCherek|DanCherek]] ([[User talk:DanCherek|talk]]) 18:44, 6 January 2022 (UTC)
* Oh this is really bad news.  Thank you for your help, advice and support over the years. Hope to stay in touch.  You will be much missed here. Very best wishes, David, [[User:David J Johnson|David J Johnson]] ([[User talk:David J Johnson|talk]]) 19:02, 6 January 2022 (UTC)
*Take care, friend. Hope to see you back sooner rather than later. [[User:El_C|El_C]] 00:09, 7 January 2022 (UTC)
*Sorry to hear this. All the best. [[User:Johnuniq|Johnuniq]] ([[User talk:Johnuniq|talk]]) 00:56, 7 January 2022 (UTC)

::Thank you {{u|Starkiryu64}}, {{u|Floquenbeam|Floq}}, {{u|Bishonen}}, {{u|Martinevans123}}, {{u|Doug Weller}}, {{u|Doniago}}, {{u|DanCherek}}, {{u|David J Johnson}}, {{u|El_C}} and {{u|Johnuniq}} for your kind messages. It has been a privilege editing alongside each of you over the years. I'm finally getting a chance to see my stack of films released by the [[The Criterion Collection|Criterion Collection]] and [[Kino International (company)|Kino Lorber]] :-) I am a sucker for their half price sales so my library had gotten kinda large. Best wishes to each of you! [[User:MarnetteD|MarnetteD]]&#124;[[User talk:MarnetteD|Talk]] 23:38, 7 January 2022 (UTC)
::You too, {{u|MarnetteD}}. You are the reason why my days are a little bit better. Have a jolly good retirment. [[User:Starkiryu64|Starkiryu64]] ([[User talk:Starkiryu64|talk]]) 00:47, 8 January 2022 (UTC)
*I've only just seen this. Your kind notes have kept me sane over the years and will be missed - please visit often! -- [[User:Ponyo|<span style="color: Navy;">Jezebel's '''Ponyo'''</span>]]<sup>[[User talk:Ponyo|<span style="color: Navy;">''bons mots''</span>]]</sup> 23:43, 7 January 2022 (UTC)
::Thanks {{u|Ponyo}}. I'm glad to have helped :-) Best regards. [[User:MarnetteD|MarnetteD]]&#124;[[User talk:MarnetteD|Talk]] 23:46, 7 January 2022 (UTC)
*16+ years of getting paid nothing but beans is quite impressive, not many will stay for that long :) May your retirement be stress-free and full of relaxation. Thank you for all you've done here. I've learned a lot from you. [[User:Sro23|Sro23]] ([[User talk:Sro23|talk]]) 00:50, 10 January 2022 (UTC)
::Beans? You've been getting beans {{u|Sro23}} :-) Were they [[Coffee bean|coffee]] or [[Pinto bean|pinto]] - heehee. Thanks for the compliment and for all you work here as well. Best regards. [[User:MarnetteD|MarnetteD]]&#124;[[User talk:MarnetteD|Talk]] 21:52, 14 January 2022 (UTC)
*Oh, no! You have been one of my role models, MarnetteD. Sending you thank yous for everything I learned from your wisdom. Enjoy your retirement, may it be filled with beauty! [[User:Netherzone|Netherzone]] ([[User talk:Netherzone|talk]]) 02:29, 15 January 2022 (UTC)
::Thank you {{u|Netherzone}}. I had several nice editors who taught me how things worked in my time here so I am glad to have passed some of them on to you. I really appreciate your kind message. Cheers. [[User:MarnetteD|MarnetteD]]&#124;[[User talk:MarnetteD|Talk]] 17:35, 21 January 2022 (UTC)
===Round 2===
*Can I just say what I said last time? "''Vaya con Dios, MarnetteD, I'm really sad you're leaving, but glad you're doing what you want to do. Here's to things changing down the road.''" --[[User:Floquenbeam|Floquenbeam]] ([[User talk:Floquenbeam|talk]]) 21:18, 14 July 2023 (UTC)

==Goodbye==
I'm sorry to see you go, but I understand your reasons. Thank you for all your kindness! It was great knowing you and I wish you the best! --[[User:A.S. Brown|A.S. Brown]] ([[User talk:A.S. Brown|talk]]) 00:20, 5 June 2022 (UTC)
:Thanks for your kind words {{u|A.S. Brown}}. Seems I can't quite get away completely just yet but I am headed in that direction.  I wisah you all the very best in return on wiki and even more so in real life. Cheers. [[User:MarnetteD|MarnetteD]]&#124;[[User talk:MarnetteD|Talk]] 03:49, 11 June 2022 (UTC)
::Thank you so much! Best wishes! --[[User:A.S. Brown|A.S. Brown]] ([[User talk:A.S. Brown|talk]]) 08:11, 11 June 2022‎  (UTC)
:::Goodbye, MarnetteD. [[User:BattleshipMan|BattleshipMan]] ([[User talk:BattleshipMan|talk]]) 14:24, 18 June 2022 (UTC)
::::Thank you {{u|BattleshipMan}} and best regards. [[User:MarnetteD|MarnetteD]]&#124;[[User talk:MarnetteD|Talk]] 17:35, 21 June 2022 (UTC)

::I've just seen this. I am sad to see you leave. Thank you for our wikiship, for a lack of a better word, and I wish you the best of luck with your life (: [[User:Callmemirela|<span style="font-family:Playfair Display; color:#caa2ac">Callmemirela</span>]] &#127809; <sup>[[User talk:Callmemirela|<b style="font-family:Open Sans; color:#9cadad; text-transform:uppercase;">talk</b>]]</sup> 15:35, 20 June 2022 (UTC)
:::Thank you so much {{u|Callmemirela}}. For the moment I still pop in once or twice a week and am delighted to see your message. Wikiship is a great word for the kind and good people like yourself that I've met over the years. Whether on wiki or [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djJ10uCI5KA in my dreams] I am so fortunate to have shared time with you. Best wishes to you on wikiP and, even more so, in real life!! [[User:MarnetteD|MarnetteD]]&#124;[[User talk:MarnetteD|Talk]] 17:42, 21 June 2022 (UTC)
:You have a "retired" notice on this page, yet still continue to make edits. Does it mean you changed your mind and just forgot to take that down? If not and you plan on leaving, then farewell and I'll definitely miss you. [[User:SNUGGUMS|<b style="color:#009900">SNUGGUMS</b>]] ([[User talk:SNUGGUMS|<b style="color:#009900">talk</b>]] / [[Special:Contributions/SNUGGUMS|<b style="color:#009900">edits</b>]]) 04:12, 3 July 2022 (UTC)
::Thanks for your note {{u|SNUGGUMS}}. Turns out I do drop in every couple days so I've updated my message. It is going to come to an end at some point though. Best regards!! [[User:MarnetteD|MarnetteD]]&#124;[[User talk:MarnetteD|Talk]] 04:24, 3 July 2022 (UTC)
:::My pleasure, and I'm sure you'll make the most of your time here while it lasts. [[User:SNUGGUMS|<b style="color:#009900">SNUGGUMS</b>]] ([[User talk:SNUGGUMS|<b style="color:#009900">talk</b>]] / [[Special:Contributions/SNUGGUMS|<b style="color:#009900">edits</b>]]) 19:17, 3 July 2022 (UTC)
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===Round 2===
*Can I just say what I said last time? "''Vaya con Dios, MarnetteD, I'm really sad you're leaving, but glad you're doing what you want to do. Here's to things changing down the road.''" --[[User:Floquenbeam|Floquenbeam]] ([[User talk:Floquenbeam|talk]]) 21:18, 14 July 2023 (UTC)
* Thank you for at least keeping it blue ;) - best wishes for what you'll do elsewhere, - what you did here [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Quality Article Improvement/Precious#MarnetteD|was precious]]! I'll miss conversations like that, full of music. They made me name you an honourable member of [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Quality Article Improvement|QAI]], in the company of RexxS, Yoninah and others we now have to miss. - You archived my [[User talk:MarnetteD/archive76#July music|flowers of resilience]] with the daily stories, but please keep reading! --[[User:Gerda Arendt|Gerda Arendt]] ([[User talk:Gerda Arendt|talk]]) 06:58, 15 July 2023 (UTC)
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* Thank you for your service here, and best wishes on whatever you are doing now. [[User:BOZ|BOZ]] ([[User talk:BOZ|talk]]) 18:07, 31 October 2023 (UTC)



== RIP Marnette ==

I believe [https://www.afterall.com/obituaries/d-20057999/wheat-ridge-colorado/michael-arnett-dellinger/march-2025 this obituary] to be Marnette (there's a [https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/michael-dellinger-obituary?id=58158278 copy on this site too]), given what I know about his name, age and location and some personal details mentioned in the obit. Sadly he died on March 4, 2025. I used to be in regular email contact with him but haven't heard from him in a few years. I know he was going through some difficulties which led him to leaving Wikipedia but never told me what it was. I will greatly miss him and have fond memories of our discussions about films, of which he had a massive collection of about 20,000 films. RIP Marnette, I know {{u|Gerda Arendt}} and {{u|SchroCat}} and many others were fond of him too, always the consummate gentlemen, and one of the nicest people I've met on here.♦ [[User talk:Dr. Blofeld|<span style="font-variant:small-caps;color:#aba67e">''Dr. Blofeld''</span>]] 15:55, 16 May 2025 (UTC)

:Very sorry to hear of his passing. Always a kind and friendly word to give and always happy and polite. I will miss him a great deal. [[User:Martinevans123|Martinevans123]] ([[User talk:Martinevans123|talk]]) 16:10, 16 May 2025 (UTC)
:Heartbreaking. MarnetteD was one of my favorite Wikipedians, kind and generous with his knowledge and humor. My thoughts are with his friends and family. [[User:Floquenbeam|Floquenbeam]] ([[User talk:Floquenbeam|talk]]) 16:18, 16 May 2025 (UTC)
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: So sad. We exchanged thoughts for years, always inspiring. Just look around on this page and [[User talk:MarnetteD/archive76|in the archives]], - it should still be inspiring. --[[User:Gerda Arendt|Gerda Arendt]] ([[User talk:Gerda Arendt|talk]]) 16:27, 16 May 2025 (UTC)
:Oof, losing one of the greats. MarnetteD was a joy to interact with. We worked most closely back when we were untangling the wild [[User:Rhododendrites/Chaney|"Chaneyverse"]] (almost ten years ago now?!), which now lives at [[WP:HOAXLIST]] and turned into a kind of running gag. Thank you, to his friends and family, for sharing him with us -- both the encyclopedia and this community are better for it. &mdash; <samp>[[User:Rhododendrites|<span style="font-size:90%;letter-spacing:1px;text-shadow:0px -1px 0px Indigo;">Rhododendrites</span>]] <sup style="font-size:80%;">[[User_talk:Rhododendrites|talk]]</sup></samp> \\ 17:22, 16 May 2025 (UTC)
:This is really sad. MarnetteD was such a great guy. [[User:Bishonen|Bishonen]] &#124; [[User talk:Bishonen|tålk]] 19:08, 16 May 2025 (UTC).
:I have missed our little chats and am so sad there will be no more of them. You were witty and kind and just wonderful all around. You are a star.-- [[User:Ponyo|<span style="color: Navy;">'''Ponyo'''</span>]]<sup>[[User talk:Ponyo|<span style="color: Navy;">''bons mots''</span>]]</sup> 19:12, 16 May 2025 (UTC)
:So sorry to hear this. A little research indicates that we just managed to miss each other at [[Santa Fe Opera]] in 2022 - my fault entirely as I didn't let out that I was going. Marnette was one of the good ones, and I shall miss seeing his username around here. --<span style="font-family:Old English Text MT">[[User:Ser Amantio di Nicolao|Ser Amantio di Nicolao]]</span><sup>[[User_talk:Ser Amantio di Nicolao|''Che dicono a Signa?'']]</sup><sub>[[Special:Contribs/Ser Amantio di Nicolao|Lo dicono a Signa.]]</sub> 19:44, 16 May 2025 (UTC)
:MarnetteD will be greatly missed. [[User:Johnuniq|Johnuniq]] ([[User talk:Johnuniq|talk]]) 23:43, 16 May 2025 (UTC)
:Thank you for your contributions, Marnette, and may you rest in peace. [[User:Sjones23|Lord Sjones23]] ([[User talk:Sjones23|talk]] - [[User:Sjones23/Wikipedia contributions|contributions]]) 23:48, 16 May 2025 (UTC)
:This is incredibly sad news. I remember seeing M pop up around the project several years ago and we spoke relatively often! Was a real shame to see him leave Wikipedia. He departed us far too soon. :( [[User:Patient Zero|'''Patient Zero''']]<sup>[[User talk:Patient Zero|'''talk''']]</sup> 01:58, 17 May 2025 (UTC)
:He made a mark! Its sad that Wiki loses editors and we never know why or (and much more importantly) get the chance for the community to say sorry. Sorry Michael. [[User:Victuallers|Victuallers]] ([[User talk:Victuallers|talk]]) 12:20, 17 May 2025 (UTC)
:Such a shame, I didn't interact with you much but I know that if I saw your name on an edit I could trust it was a worthwhile edit. Having just looked at your contribution history, you hadn't edited for nearly 2 years. I can't believe that time has passed so fast. Rest in peace, thanks for contributing to sharing knowledge with the world. [[User:Darkwarriorblake|Darkwarriorblake]] ([[User talk:Darkwarriorblake|talk]]) 21:54, 18 May 2025 (UTC)
:Sad news. I lost contact with him after he retired. Can't believe it's almost two years. He was the kind of editor we should all aspire to be. My condolences to his family. [[User:Betty Logan|Betty Logan]] ([[User talk:Betty Logan|talk]]) 09:50, 19 May 2025 (UTC)
: Such a lovely person. Both Susie and I miss his regular kind messages. Rest in Peace, dear friend. [[User:David J Johnson|David J Johnson]] ([[User talk:David J Johnson|talk]]) 09:58, 19 May 2025 (UTC)
: Was deeply saddened to hear this today. Rest in peace. --<span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS',Geneva,sans-serif">[[User:QEDK|<span style="color:#793121">qedk</span>]] ([[User talk:QEDK|<span style="color:#732">t</span>]] <span style="color:#ffb7c5">愛</span> [[Special:Contributions/QEDK|<span style="color:#793121">c</span>]])</span> 15:33, 19 May 2025 (UTC)
: Oh no. MarnetteD's edits never lacked understanding or compassion. What a loss. Peace and love to his family and friends. ---[[User:Sluzzelin|Sluzzelin]] [[User talk:Sluzzelin|<small>talk</small>]] 01:17, 24 May 2025 (UTC)
:RIP. I've just found out about this. I'm in the same position as [[User:Darkwarriorblake|Darkwarriorblake]]. I knew his username well and had very good impressions of it but can't exactly remember where from. It's always sad to lose a great Wikipedian. [[User:Graham87|Graham87]] ([[User talk:Graham87|talk]]) 17:18, 25 May 2025 (UTC)
:Wow.  A deep loss.  I missed their retirement notice, as I was taking an extended wikibreak at the time.  Can't believe I missed Dr. B's posting a couple of weeks ago.  It's a testament to MarnetteD that so many long-term, incredible editors have continued to watch their talkpage, and are leaving their comments here.  I think it's indicative of him to be called "one of the greats" by another one.  Vaya con Dios.[[User:onel5969|'''<span style="color:#536895;">Onel</span><span style="color:#ffb300;">5969</span>''']] <sup>[[User talk:Onel5969|<i style="color:blue">TT me</i>]]</sup> 17:37, 25 May 2025 (UTC)

:::I am running [[Wikipedia:The World Destubathon]] next month, and have named a $100 prize after him, the Marnette D. Memorial Award for Film, TV, Theatre and Literature. If anybody wants to destub or improve a few articles from those fields as part of it you'd be very welcome. The idea would be to use it to buy a book or two to further contribute!♦ [[User talk:Dr. Blofeld|<span style="font-variant:small-caps;color:#aba67e">''Dr. Blofeld''</span>]] 20:58, 28 May 2025 (UTC)

*Yes, that obit is definitely him, as he let his full name be known to his email correspondents. I am greatly distressed by his passing, but after the deaths of his parents and his only sibling, he went downhill steadily. I will greatly miss him -- he was one of the few people I shared all my enthusiasms and new readings or viewings with; we discussed films, television, theatre, actors, directors, singers, opera, dance, conductors, books, and everything related to those. It was a pleasure knowing him. God bless you, Michael! [[User:Softlavender|Softlavender]] ([[User talk:Softlavender|talk]]) 01:29, 8 June 2025 (UTC)

:*This is a very painful loss, and I will dearly miss MarnetteD. We worked together on [[Bob Hoskins]] at times and I wish we could've had more chances to collaborate before seeing the above obituary. [[User:SNUGGUMS|<b style="color:#009900">SNUGGUMS</b>]] ([[User talk:SNUGGUMS|<b style="color:#009900">talk</b>]] / [[Special:Contributions/SNUGGUMS|<b style="color:#009900">edits</b>]]) 17:19, 19 June 2025 (UTC)
* '''[[Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un|إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ]]'''. Even though our paths never crossed during our editing journey here, I'm certain that you and your contributions will always be remembered <span style="text-shadow:#000 0em 0em 1em">[[Special:Contributions/Abo_Yemen|<span style="color:#000">𐩣𐩫𐩧𐩨</span>]]&nbsp;[[User:Abo Yemen|<span style="color:#CD0000">Abo Yemen</span>]] ([[User talk:Abo Yemen|<span style="color:#000">𓃵</span>]])</span> 18:15, 19 June 2025 (UTC)
* So long Michael. You'll be much missed by everyone who came across you. - [[User:SchroCat|SchroCat]] ([[User talk:SchroCat|talk]]) 07:51, 20 June 2025 (UTC)