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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.

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10 Apr 2025 – Graham Rossini (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Sammi Brie (t · c); see discussion
07 Apr 2025 – Cave Johnson Couts (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Aaron Liu (t · c); see discussion
05 Apr 2025 – Carole Gibbons (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by PrinceTortoise (t · c); see discussion
05 Apr 2025 – Murder of Patricia Jeschke (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Jon698 (t · c); see discussion
04 Apr 2025 – Cory Booker's marathon speech (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by ArionStar (t · c); see discussion
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 – Vin Burnham (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by FilmCostumes (t · c); see discussion

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Articles for deletion

14 Apr 2025 – Powtoon (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Bridget (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
13 Apr 2025 – Siege of Panhala (1692–1694) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by CharlesWain (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
12 Apr 2025 – Colette Mazzucelli (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Ldm1954 (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
11 Apr 2025 – April Hutchinson (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by RelmC (t · c); see discussion (5 participants)
09 Apr 2025 – Murder of Andreen McDonald (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by PARAKANYAA (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
09 Apr 2025 – Murder of Neha Hiremath (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by PARAKANYAA (t · c); see discussion (0 participants)
09 Apr 2025 – Chris Macdonald (scientist) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by UtherSRG (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
09 Apr 2025 – Athena (yacht) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Skarz (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
08 Apr 2025 – Mary Poppins (franchise) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Andrzejbanas (t · c); see discussion (5 participants)
07 Apr 2025 – Student World Impact Film Festival (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by WormEater13 (t · c); see discussion (0 participants)

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Proposed deletions

14 Apr 2025 – Matthew Gasda (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Blag2424 (t · c): concern
13 Apr 2025 – Halo Drive (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Pppery (t · c): concern
10 Apr 2025 – Soft exoskeleton (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by WearableTechGuy (t · c): concern
11 Apr 2025 – Michael Ernest Sweet (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by 207.38.252.111 (t · c) was deproded by Spiderone (t · c) on 12 Apr 2025
10 Apr 2025 – April Hutchinson (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by RelmC (t · c) was deproded by Twistedmath (t · c) on 11 Apr 2025
06 Apr 2025 – Soonabai Pestonji Hakimji High School (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Spacepine (t · c) was deleted
03 Apr 2025 – Jocelyn Scheirer (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Thesowismine (t · c) was deleted
02 Apr 2025 – Soongsil University College of Law (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by LibStar (t · c) was deleted
01 Apr 2025 – Telergy (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by JayboTheEditor (t · c) was deleted

Categories for discussion

05 Apr 2025 – Category:20th-century Alaska Natives (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Smasongarrison (t · c); see discussion
05 Apr 2025 – Category:21st-century Alaska Natives (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Smasongarrison (t · c); see discussion

Templates for discussion

03 Apr 2025 – Template:Peppa Pig (talk · edit · hist) TfDed by Absolutiva (t · c) was closed; see discussion

Redirects for discussion

09 Apr 2025 – Edward Russell (TV Presenter) (talk · edit · hist) →Edward Russell (television presenter) was RfDed by Steel1943 (t · c); see discussion
22 Mar 2025 – Mike J. (talk · edit · hist) →Running with Scissors (company) was RfDed by Pppery (t · c); see discussion
04 Apr 2025 – A story built one word at a time (talk · edit · hist) →Uncyclopedia#Articles RfDed by 1234qwer1234qwer4 (t · c) was closed; see discussion
03 Apr 2025 – Moccasins (internet meme) (talk · edit · hist) →Uncyclopedia#Articles RfDed by MrPersonHumanGuy (t · c) was closed; see discussion
03 Apr 2025 – The Network State (talk · edit · hist) →Balaji Srinivasan#The Network State RfDed by Iknowyoureadog (t · c) was closed; 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
undated – File:Cory Williams.jpeg (talk · edit · hist) (on CoryxKenshin) was FfDed; see discussion
05 Apr 2025 – File:Kirk and Newsom ("And, This is Charlie Kirk").png (talk · edit · hist) (on This is Gavin Newsom) FfDed by Whpq (t · c) was closed; see discussion

Good article nominees

13 Apr 2025 – Mike Estep (American football) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by BeanieFan11 (t · c); see discussion
12 Apr 2025 – Sunny Bunnies (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Yelps (t · c); start discussion
06 Apr 2025 – Details Cannot Body Wants (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Icepinner (t · c); start discussion
29 Mar 2025 – Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by MCE89 (t · c); start 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
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

03 Apr 2025 – Speak Now (Taylor's Version) (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Medxvo (t · c); see discussion
03 Apr 2025 – Haunted (Taylor Swift song) (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Medxvo (t · c); see discussion
03 Apr 2025 – Enchanted (Taylor Swift song) (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Medxvo (t · c); see discussion
03 Apr 2025 – Never Grow Up (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Medxvo (t · c); see discussion
03 Apr 2025 – Dear John (Taylor Swift song) (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

Requests for comments

13 Apr 2025 – Georgie Aldous (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by Martinevans123 (t · c); see discussion

Peer reviews

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

11 Apr 2025 – Neolithic in the Near East (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Neolithic West Asia by Joe Roe (t · c); see discussion
08 Apr 2025 – PulseTrain (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to pulse train by GhostInTheMachine (t · c); see discussion
04 Apr 2025 – Anna Sorokin (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Anna Delvey by RachelTensions (t · c); see discussion
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 – Tongio, Victoria (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Tongio by GMH Melbourne (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
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
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
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

08 Apr 2025 – PulseTrain (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to pulse wave by Kbrose (t · c); see discussion
08 Apr 2025 – Very (online retailer) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Littlewoods (online retailer) by Icaldonta (t · c); see discussion
08 Apr 2025 – Littlewoods (online retailer) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Very (online retailer) by Icaldonta (t · c); see discussion
06 Apr 2025 – Iloilo State University of Science and Technology (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology by Mathwriter2718 (t · c); see discussion
03 Apr 2025 – Semboku 9300 series (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Nankai 8300 series by Exp691 (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

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Articles to be split

11 Apr 2025 – Japanese occupation of West Sumatra (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Kaliper1 (t · c); see discussion
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

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Todo

Requests for adminship and bureaucratship update
RfA candidate	S	O	N	S %	Status	Ending (UTC)	Time left	Dups?	Report
EggRoll97	62	16	8	79	Open	15:07, 19 April 2025	4 days, 11 hours	no	report
LaundryPizza03	66	71	23	48	Open	03:18, 17 April 2025	1 day, 23 hours	no	report

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

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This Month in GLAM: February 2025

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

This Month in GLAM – Volume XV, Issue III, March 2025
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Guild of Copy Editors April 2025 Newsletter

Guild of Copy Editors April 2025 Newsletter

Hello and welcome to the April 2025 newsletter, a quarterly digest of Guild activities since December. Don't forget you can unsubscribe at any time; see below. We extend a warm welcome to all of our new members. We wish you all happy copy-editing.

Election results: In our December 2025 coordinator election, Wracking stepped down as coordinator; we thank them for their service. Incumbents Dhtwiki, Miniapolis, and Mox Eden were reelected coordinators, and IQR and WikiEditor5678910 were newly elected coordinator, to serve through 30 June. Nominations for our mid-year Election of Coordinators will open on 1 June (UTC).

Drive: 55 editors signed up for our January Backlog Elimination Drive 33 claimed at least one copy-edit and copy-edited 611,404 words in 237 articles. Barnstars awarded are here.

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