Ritchie333

Keeping an eye on stuff. Meanwhile, here is some music.[1]

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April music

story · music · places

I like to see Appalachian Spring on the Main page today (not by me, just interested and reviewed), and I also made it my story. How do you like the compromise in the composer's infobox? - How do you like the statue (look up places)? - I was undecided so show three versions ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:41, 6 April 2024 (UTC)

Today I see Marian Anderson as my top story (by NBC, 1939), and below (on my talk) three people with raised arms, - and the place is the cherry blossom in Frauenstein. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:31, 9 April 2024 (UTC)

plum tree blossom for Kalevi Kiviniemi in the snow - see my talk --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:04, 11 April 2024 (UTC)

today a sad task - memory of Andrew Davis - turned into entertainment (yt at the bottom of his article, actually both) -- the latest pictures capture extreme weather --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:16, 23 April 2024 (UTC)

Question from Captchaedits (19:25, 8 April 2024)

Hello sir guide me how to unprotect an article which is semi or extended protected? --Captchaedits (talk) 19:25, 8 April 2024 (UTC)

You need to go to Requests for page protection, where there are instructions to get a page unprotected. Ritchie333 ^{(talk) (cont)} 10:38, 24 April 2024 (UTC)

GA mentorship

Hello Ritchie333, out of all the GA mentors you're the only one who specializes in music which is what I'm here for. I figured it wouldn't hurt to ask for your help in walking me through the reviewal process as I'm looking forward to nominating Tyla and reviewing Blackpink but I'm scared of initiating a review (I have read the reviewer instructions). I've recently stated participating in the WP:ITN, WP:AFI, and WP:DYK and I wish to expand to obviously lower the immense backlogs. I'll be on the lookout for your response Thank you. dxneo (talk) 17:44, 15 April 2024 (UTC)

Hi, unfortunately I'm absolutely snowed under with other things right now and I won't be able to address this for a couple of weeks - are you okay to hold on? Ritchie333 ^{(talk) (cont)} 10:37, 24 April 2024 (UTC)

Yes sir, I will wait. Whenever you are ready. dxneo (talk) 11:17, 24 April 2024 (UTC)

Marshlink

Hi Ritchie! Thryduulf and I are contemplating taking a trip across the length of the East Coastway and Marshlink lines possibly this Saturday or the following Monday, depending on weather/trains/significant others. Just wondered if you fancied joining us for any part of the journey or for a quick pint at the Ashford end? Best, HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 22:03, 23 April 2024 (UTC)

Hi, I'm around on Saturday until about 5pm. For obvious reasons, I'll follow up the discussion privately. Ritchie333 ^{(talk) (cont)} 10:25, 24 April 2024 (UTC)

Question from Trinitywonders (06:23, 26 April 2024)

Hello, how do I add an image? --Trinitywonders (talk) 06:23, 26 April 2024 (UTC)

(talk page watcher) @Trinitywonders: You would use the File Upload Wizard. - UtherSRG (talk) 11:56, 26 April 2024 (UTC)

Question from Bluetik (17:28, 2 May 2024)

Hello! Thanks for being my mentor. My first page was approved! I’d love to create more, but I also want to ensure that the quality is “up to snuff.”

Do you have any broad suggestions, or, if you have time to look at the page I created, do you have any suggestions there? --Bluetik (talk) 17:28, 2 May 2024 (UTC)

Reminder to vote now to select members of the first U4C

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Question from Bluetik (03:51, 3 May 2024)

Also, im having some trouble getting my IP unblock request done with Yamla - perhaps I’m out of line, but both this Admin’s original response and their follow up seem to not be particularly thoughtful, and the block is encumbering.

Should I just drop it so I don’t get banned?

For context, right now, I can’t edit from my home office, and can only use my phone and not my primary device. Basically my company bought me an ip address for work and I want to be able to edit from my primary device --Bluetik (talk) 03:51, 3 May 2024 (UTC)

RFA2024 update: phase I concluded, phase II begins

Hi there! Phase I of the Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review has concluded, with several impactful changes gaining community consensus and proceeding to various stages of implementation. Some proposals will be implemented in full outright; others will be discussed at phase II before being implemented; and still others will proceed on a trial basis before being brought to phase II. The following proposals have gained consensus:

• Proposals 2 and 9b (phase II discussion): Add a reminder of civility norms at RfA and Require links for claims of specific policy violations
• Proposal 3b (in trial): Make the first two days discussion-only
• Proposal 13 (in trial): Admin elections
• Proposal 14 (implemented): Suffrage requirements
• Proposals 16 and 16c (phase II discussion): Allow the community to initiate recall RfAs and Community recall process based on dewiki
• Proposal 17 (phase II discussion): Have named Admins/crats to monitor infractions
• Proposal 24 (phase II discussion): Provide better mentoring for becoming an admin and the RfA process
• Proposal 25 (implemented): Require nominees to be extended confirmed

See the project page for a full list of proposals and their outcomes. A huge thank-you to everyone who has participated so far :) looking forward to seeing lots of hard work become a reality in phase II. theleekycauldron (talk), via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 08:09, 5 May 2024 (UTC)

Question from KATENEALE (21:55, 8 May 2024)

Hello! What is best practice when adding images? Is crediting the source enough? --KATENEALE (talk) 21:55, 8 May 2024 (UTC)

Question from KATENEALE (22:22, 8 May 2024)

Hi again,

I had an edit I made removed because of a reference error-a bare url. Can you help me understand the best way to correct this? Thanks again! --KATENEALE (talk) 22:22, 8 May 2024 (UTC)

I have attempted an answer here at the help desk. TSventon (talk) 23:07, 8 May 2024 (UTC)