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Hi there. I've been a sysop here since 2008, and was an oversighter between 2012 and 2019. Most of my substantial edits have been to articles relating to popular culture, which is a fancy way of saying "games, sports and music". More recently I tend to do stuff like adding references to biographies of living persons.

I follow the football teams of my hometown and my country (for my sins). I've lived in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2016.

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Articles ±
[1 FT / 3 FA / 3 FL / 1 FP / 1 FS / 2 FPo / 6 GA / 14 DYK]

Hector Munro Macdonald (December 24, 2007)
Bitesize (January 7, 2008)
Supernormal (January 9, 2008)
Cullen F.C.^[1] (February 12, 2008)
Portal:English football (March 20, 2008)
Aberdeen F.C. (April 2, 2008)
Bloc Party discography (May 2, 2008)
Bloc Party (May 6, 2008)
List of Christmas number one singles (UK) (May 11, 2008)
Portal:James Bond^[1] (May 20, 2008)
Alcanar (May 25, 2008)
Cry Baby (Jemini song) (July 23, 2008)
List of awards and nominations received by Arctic Monkeys (July 28, 2008) (GK)
Eugene McGuinness (January 19, 2009)
Black Eyed Peas discography (February 10, 2008)
File:A Scene from Troilus and Cressida - Angelica Kauffmann.jpg (March 31, 2009) (Shoe)
Silent Alarm (July 21, 2009)
Cello Sonata in G minor (July 31, 2009)
Silent Alarm Remixed (August 8, 2009)
Silent Alarm Remixed (September 2, 2009) (RB88)
Intimacy Remixed (September 6, 2009) (RB88)
A Weekend in the City (September 14, 2009) (RB88)
Intimacy (October 10, 2009) (RB88)
Bloc Party albums (October 24, 2009)
Joe Danger (October 21, 2011)
Joe Danger (October 24, 2011)
Joe Danger: The Movie (October 25, 2011)
Julius Green (December 13, 2015)
Bad Milk (April 2, 2016)
I Get This Call Every Day (May 14, 2016)
Football (Disorder) Act 2000 (August 1, 2016)
Get to Heaven (September 26, 2017)

Notes:

^ ^a ^b Deleted via deletion discussion some time after.

Article alerts

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Did you know

02 Apr 2025 – Camellia (musician) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Cathodography (t · c); see discussion
28 Mar 2025 – Mitsubishi G6M (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by The Bushranger (t · c); see discussion
26 Mar 2025 – Symphony No. 2 (Brian) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by NeoGaze (t · c); see discussion
25 Mar 2025 – Avi Yemini (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by TarnishedPath (t · c); see discussion
24 Mar 2025 – IDARB (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by RenkoTheBird (t · c); see discussion
24 Mar 2025 – Vin Burnham (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by FilmCostumes (t · c); see discussion
16 Mar 2025 – Ano (singer) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Miraclepine (t · c); see discussion
16 Mar 2025 – Gil Hovav (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Schwede66 (t · c); see discussion
14 Mar 2025 – Frank Elbridge Webb (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by 1brianm7 (t · c); see discussion
12 Mar 2025 – Prunus cathybrownae (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Kevmin (t · c); see discussion

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Articles for deletion

03 Apr 2025 – AMP (streamer collective) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Http iosue (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
02 Apr 2025 – Pathankot Campaign (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by NXcrypto (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
02 Apr 2025 – Guy Schwartz (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Brandonac4473 (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
01 Apr 2025 – Giok Djan Khoe (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Timtrent (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
01 Apr 2025 – How It Should Have Ended (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by TzarN64 (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
30 Mar 2025 – Jacky Chou (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Milkywaythegodfather (t · c); see discussion (7 participants)
28 Mar 2025 – Shadow of a Man (song) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Leafy46 (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
25 Mar 2025 – Tryon Coterie (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Naraht (t · c); see discussion (1 participant; relisted)
25 Mar 2025 – British Columbia Excalibur Party (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Yue (t · c); see discussion (0 participants; relisted)
23 Mar 2025 – Geo storm (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by 162 etc. (t · c); see discussion (3 participants; relisted)

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Proposed deletions

02 Apr 2025 – Soongsil University College of Law (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by LibStar (t · c): concern
01 Apr 2025 – Telergy (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by JayboTheEditor (t · c): concern
30 Mar 2025 – Herefordshire (disambiguation) (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Steinsky (t · c): concern
28 Mar 2025 – Levo (company) (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Johnlakmovitch (t · c): concern
22 Mar 2025 – Conflict Lens (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Here2rewrite (t · c) and endorsed by Sallyrenee (t · c) on 23 Mar 2025 was deleted
21 Mar 2025 – Kate Cook (author) (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Here2rewrite (t · c) and endorsed by Sallyrenee (t · c) on 23 Mar 2025 was deleted
20 Mar 2025 – Dabur Research Foundation (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Imcdc (t · c) was deleted

Categories for discussion

29 Mar 2025 – Category:Aliko Dangote (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Gjs238 (t · c); see discussion
22 Mar 2025 – Category:19th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in French Guiana (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Aidan721 (t · c); see discussion
22 Mar 2025 – Category:20th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in French Guiana (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Aidan721 (t · c); see discussion

Redirects for discussion

03 Apr 2025 – The Network State (talk · edit · hist) →Balaji Srinivasan#The Network State was RfDed by Iknowyoureadog (t · c); see discussion
22 Mar 2025 – Mike J. (talk · edit · hist) →Running with Scissors (company) was RfDed by Pppery (t · c); see discussion
10 Jan 2025 – Lasalle College, Bogota (talk · edit · hist) →LaSalle College was RfDed by Utopes (t · c); see discussion

Files for discussion

27 Mar 2025 – File:Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa.jpg (talk · edit · hist) (on Betsy Arakawa) was FfDed by Bedivere (t · c); see discussion

Featured topic candidates

19 Mar 2025 – The Way I Loved You (talk · edit · hist) was FT nominated by Ippantekina (t · c); see discussion
19 Mar 2025 – Fearless (Taylor's Version) (talk · edit · hist) was FT nominated by Ippantekina (t · c); see discussion

Good article nominees

01 Apr 2025 – This is Gavin Newsom (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Editorthatedits (t · c); see discussion
29 Mar 2025 – Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by MCE89 (t · c); start discussion
26 Mar 2025 – Murder of Patricia Jeschke (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Jon698 (t · c); see discussion
25 Mar 2025 – Daniel A. Gilbert (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Jon698 (t · c); start discussion
20 Mar 2025 – Mečislovas Leonardas Paliulionis (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Hwqaksd (t · c); start discussion
19 Mar 2025 – Elliot Rodger (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Shoot for the Stars (t · c); start discussion
14 Mar 2025 – Sheetz–Wawa rivalry (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Dan Leonard (t · c); see discussion
12 Mar 2025 – Hurricane Larry (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Chicdat (t · c); start discussion
09 Mar 2025 – Assessment on COVID-19 Origins (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Mr. Lechkar (t · c); start discussion
06 Mar 2025 – Daylight (Taylor Swift song) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Ippantekina (t · c); start discussion

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Good topic candidates

19 Feb 2025 – Happiness (Taylor Swift song) (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Medxvo (t · c); see discussion
19 Feb 2025 – Tolerate It (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Medxvo (t · c); see discussion

Good article reassessments

11 Mar 2025 – Lois Riess (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by Tenpop421 (t · c); see discussion

Peer reviews

14 Mar 2025 – Details Cannot Body Wants (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Icepinner (t · c); see discussion
14 Mar 2025 – Pop kreatif (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Kaliper1 (t · c); see discussion
02 Mar 2025 – Benin Moat (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Vanderwaalforces (t · c); see discussion

Requested moves

02 Apr 2025 – Nathan Newman (writer) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Nathan Newman by Rotideypoc41352 (t · c); see discussion
02 Apr 2025 – Gringegalgona, Victoria (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Gringegalgona by GMH Melbourne (t · c); see discussion
02 Apr 2025 – Tongio, Victoria (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Tongio by GMH Melbourne (t · c); see discussion
30 Mar 2025 – Music of The Boy and the Heron (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to The Boy and the Heron (soundtrack) by IvanScrooge98 (t · c); see discussion
30 Mar 2025 – Music of Spirited Away (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Spirited Away (soundtrack) by IvanScrooge98 (t · c); see discussion
30 Mar 2025 – Music of Howl's Moving Castle (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Howl's Moving Castle (soundtrack) by IvanScrooge98 (t · c); see discussion
29 Mar 2025 – Hun culture (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Hun subculture by Unknown Temptation (t · c); see discussion
29 Mar 2025 – Footbridge Network in Tsuen Wan (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Footbridges in Tsuen Wan by Fork99 (t · c); see discussion
27 Mar 2025 – Western Block of the North China Craton (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved by Dicklyon (t · c); see discussion
25 Mar 2025 – Métis (Belgian Congo) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Métis (Congo) by GnocchiFan (t · c); see discussion

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Articles to be merged

01 Apr 2025 – Tropical Storm Dumako (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to 2021–22 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season by Accordthemusician (t · c); see discussion
30 Mar 2025 – Effects of Hurricane Helene in Florida (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Hurricane Helene by 75.219.228.189 (t · c); see discussion
17 Mar 2025 – House of Rheged (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Coeling by Tipcake (t · c); see discussion
02 Mar 2025 – Proprioception and motor control (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Proprioception by LittleBitMoreKSP (t · c); see discussion
13 Feb 2025 – Polyglucan (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Glucan by Mykhal (t · c); see discussion
11 Feb 2025 – Thermoelectric temperature control (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Thermoelectric cooling by Mrfoogles (t · c); see discussion
29 Jan 2025 – List of military engagements during the Israel–Hezbollah conflict (2023–present) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to List of military engagements during the Israel-Hamas war by Eagowl (t · c); see discussion
27 Jan 2025 – Antioch High School shooting (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Antioch High School (Tennessee) by MountainJew6150 (t · c); see discussion
23 Jan 2025 – Apple Pencil Pro (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Apple Pencil by Ad3245 (t · c); see discussion
14 Jan 2025 – Temple High School (Mississippi) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Vicksburg High School (Mississippi) by Issac I Navarro (t · c); see discussion

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Articles to be split

27 Jan 2025 – Motohiko Saitō (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by AlphaBetaGamma (t · c); see discussion
29 Nov 2024 – 2022 in the Philippines (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by BadEditor93 (t · c); see discussion
27 Oct 2024 – Judas and the Black Messiah (soundtrack) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Robertsky (t · c); see discussion
17 Sep 2024 – Business court (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Ost316 (t · c); see discussion
29 Jul 2024 – List of unarmed African Americans killed by law enforcement officers in the United States (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 142.113.140.146 (t · c); see discussion
24 Jun 2024 – Games of the Future (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Ahri.boy (t · c); see discussion
21 Jun 2024 – Mu krop (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Paul 012 (t · c); see discussion
14 Apr 2024 – Paw Patrol (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Rtkat3 (t · c); see discussion
06 Mar 2024 – Monster Fest (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Laterthanyouthink (t · c); see discussion
16 Dec 2023 – Karate Combat (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by SpacedFarmer (t · c); see discussion

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Todo

Requests for adminship and bureaucratship update
No current discussions. Recent RfAs, recent RfBs: (successful, unsuccessful)

New pages that haven't been checked for ages

Things I want to do at some stage

Take to FA

Joe Danger
Get to Heaven

Take to GA

Take to DYK

Other things

WikiCup 2025 March newsletter

The first round of the 2025 WikiCup ended on 26 February. As a reminder, we are no longer disqualifying the lowest-scoring contestants; everyone who competed in round 1 will advance to round 2 unless they have withdrawn or been banned from Wikipedia. Instead, the contestants with the highest round-point totals now receive tournament points at the end of each round. Unlike the round points in the main WikiCup table, which are reset at the end of each round, tournament points are carried over between rounds and can only be earned if a competitor is among the top 16 round-point scorers. This table shows all competitors who have received tournament points so far.

Round 1 was very competitive compared with previous years; two contestants scored more than 1,000 round points, and the top 16 contestants all scored more than 500 round points. The following competitors scored more than 800 round points:

Gog the Mild (submissions) with 1,168 round points, mainly from 4 featured articles and 4 good articles on old military history, in addition to an assortment of GA and FA reviews.
Generalissima (submissions) with 1,095 round points, mainly from 2 FAs, 2 featured lists, 8 GAs, and 16 Did You Know articles mainly on historical topics.
BeanieFan11 (submissions), with 866 round points from 20 GAs, 23 DYKs, and 2 In the News articles primarily about athletes.
Sammi Brie (submissions), with 846 round points from 16 GAs about radio and TV stations, 45 GA reviews, and 3 DYKs.
Hey man im josh (submissions), with 816 round points from 5 FLs about sports and Olympic topics, 46 FL reviews, 3 ITN articles, and a large number of bonus points.
MaranoFan (submissions), with 815 round points primarily from 3 FAs and 1 GA about music, in addition to 9 article reviews.

The full scores for round 1 can be seen here. During this round, contestants have claimed 18 featured articles, 26 featured lists, 1 featured-topic article, 197 good articles, 38 good-topic articles and more than 100 Did You Know articles. In addition, competitors have worked on 23 In the News articles, and they have conducted nearly 550 reviews.

Remember that any content promoted after 26 February but before the start of Round 2 can be claimed in Round 2, which begins on 1 March. Invitations for collaborative writing efforts or any other discussion of potentially interesting work is always welcome on the WikiCup talk page. Remember, if two or more WikiCup competitors have done significant work on an article, all can claim points. If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews Needed. If you want to help out with the WikiCup, feel free to review one of the nominations listed on Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews Needed. Questions are welcome on Wikipedia talk:WikiCup, and the judges are reachable on their talk pages. Good luck! If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove your name from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 14:12, 27 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Guild of Copy Editors 2024 Annual Report

Guild of Copy Editors Annual Report

Our 2024 Annual Report is now ready for review.

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Administrators' newsletter – March 2025

News and updates for administrators from the past month (February 2025).

Administrator changes

CheckUser changes

Oversighter changes

AmandaNP

Guideline and policy news

A request for comment is open to discuss whether AI-generated images (meaning those wholly created by generative AI, not human-created images modified with AI tools) should be banned from use in articles.
A series of 22 mini-RFCs that double-checked consensus on some aspects and improved certain parts of the administrator elections process has been closed (see the summary of the changes).
A request for comment is open to gain consensus on whether future administrator elections should be held.

Technical news

A new filter has been added to the Special:Nuke tool, which allows administrators to filter for pages in a range of page sizes (in bytes). This allows, for example, deleting pages only of a certain size or below. T378488
Non-administrators can now check which pages are able to be deleted using the Special:Nuke tool. T376378

Miscellaneous

The 2025 appointees for the Ombuds commission are だ＊ぜ, Arcticocean, Ameisenigel, Emufarmers, Faendalimas, Galahad, Nehaoua, Renvoy, Revi C., RoySmith, Teles and Zafer as members, with Vermont serving as steward-observer.
Following the 2025 Steward Elections, the following editors have been appointed as stewards: 1234qwer1234qwer4, AramilFeraxa, Daniuu, KonstantinaG07, MdsShakil and XXBlackburnXx.

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Invitation to participate in research

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The Wikimedia Foundation is conducting a survey of a group of Wikipedians to better understand their experiences! We are also looking to interview some survey respondents in more detail, and you will be eligible to receive a thank-you gift for the completion of an interview. The outcomes of this research will shape future work designed to improve on-wiki experiences.

We have identified you as a good candidate for this research, and would greatly appreciate your participation in this survey, which shouldn’t take more than 2-3 minutes. You may view its privacy statement here. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Kind regards, Sam Walton (talk) 16:35, 10 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

This Month in GLAM: February 2025

This Month in GLAM – Volume XV, Issue II, February 2025
Headlines
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