Administrators' newsletter – September 2023 edit

News and updates for administrators from the past month (August 2023).

  Guideline and policy news

  • Following an RfC, TFAs will be automatically semi-protected the day before it is on the main page and through the day after.
  • A discussion at WP:VPP about revision deletion and oversight for dead names found that [s]ysops can choose to use revdel if, in their view, it's the right tool for this situation, and they need not default to oversight. But oversight could well be right where there's a particularly high risk to the person. Use your judgment.

  Technical news

  Arbitration

  • The SmallCat dispute case has closed. As part of the final decision, editors participating in XfD have been reminded to be careful about forming local consensus which may or may not reflect the broader community consensus. Regular closers of XfD forums were also encouraged to note when broader community discussion, or changes to policies and guidelines, would be helpful.

  Miscellaneous

  • Tech tip: The "Browse history interactively" banner shown at the top of Special:Diff can be used to easily look through a history, assemble composite diffs, or find out what archive something wound up in.

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Wikiproject Military history coordinator election nominations open edit

Nominations for the upcoming project coordinator election have opened. A team of up to ten coordinators will be elected for the next coordination year. The project coordinators are the designated points of contact for issues concerning the project, and are responsible for maintaining our internal structure and processes. They do not, however, have any authority over article content or editor conduct, or any other special powers. More information on being a coordinator is available here. If you are interested in running, please sign up here by 23:59 UTC on 14 September! Voting will commence on 15 September. If you have any questions, you can contact any member of the current coord team. MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 02:05, 2 September 2023 (UTC)Reply

The Bugle: Issue 209, September 2023 edit

 
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DYK for Occleshaw House edit

On 10 September 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Occleshaw House, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that since being left vacant the grade II–listed Occleshaw House in Leyland, Lancashire, has been used as an illegal cannabis farm and suffered a suspected arson attack? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Occleshaw House. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Occleshaw House), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

theleekycauldron (talk • she/her) 00:03, 10 September 2023 (UTC)Reply

DYK for Maureen Flavin Sweeney edit

On 14 September 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Maureen Flavin Sweeney, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that after Irish post office clerk Maureen Flavin Sweeney reported worsening weather conditions, Dwight D. Eisenhower agreed to postpone D-Day by 24 hours? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Maureen Flavin Sweeney. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Maureen Flavin Sweeney), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Kusma (talk) 12:02, 14 September 2023 (UTC)Reply

DYK for Gyula Bajó edit

On 15 September 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Gyula Bajó, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Hungarians Gyula Bajó and Endre Hevizi, who went on to design stained glass (example pictured) for the Debre Libanos monastery, worked as labourers in a British pottery after the Second World War? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Gyula Bajó. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Gyula Bajó), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Kusma (talk) 12:14, 15 September 2023 (UTC)Reply

DYK for Endre Hevizi edit

On 15 September 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Endre Hevizi, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Hungarians Gyula Bajó and Endre Hevizi, who went on to design stained glass (example pictured) for the Debre Libanos monastery, worked as labourers in a British pottery after the Second World War? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Gyula Bajó. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Endre Hevizi), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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The Signpost: 16 September 2023 edit

DYK for Ivan Beshoff edit

On 17 September 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ivan Beshoff, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Ivan Beshoff, the last survivor of the mutiny on the Potemkin, emigrated to Ireland where he established a fish and chip shop that is still run by his descendants? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ivan Beshoff. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Ivan Beshoff), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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Orphaned non-free image File:Zanzibar revolution graves2.JPG edit

 

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Women in Red October 2023 edit

 
Women in Red October 2023, Vol 9, Iss 10, Nos 251, 252, 284, 285, 286


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DYK for Merry Gang edit

On 2 October 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Merry Gang, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that members of the aristocratic Merry Gang during the Stuart Restoration fought watchmen and destroyed a valuable royal sundial (pictured)? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Merry Gang. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Merry Gang), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

theleekycauldron (talk • she/her) 00:02, 2 October 2023 (UTC)Reply

Steel yourself... edit

Great webpage and a fascinating story [1]. No Swan So Fine (talk) 21:43, 2 October 2023 (UTC)Reply

The Signpost: 3 October 2023 edit

Newlyn Tidal Observatory edit

Hi Dumelow - this is a message to inform you I created a page for the Newlyn Tidal Observatory. I know it is on your todo list and I didn't want you duplicating any effort. All the best. ResonantDistortion 20:55, 3 October 2023 (UTC)Reply

Administrators' newsletter – September 2023 edit

News and updates for administrators from the past month (September 2023).

  Guideline and policy news

  • An RfC is open regarding amending the paid-contribution disclosure policy to add the following text: Any administrator soliciting clients for paid Wikipedia-related consulting or advising services not covered by other paid-contribution rules must disclose all clients on their userpage.

  Technical news

  • Administrators can now choose to add the user's user page to their watchlist when changing the usergroups for a user. This works both via Special:UserRights and via the API. (T272294)

  Arbitration

  Miscellaneous


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The Bugle: Issue 210, October 2023 edit

 
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The Signpost: 23 October 2023 edit

Women in Red - November 2023 edit

 
Women in Red November 2023, Vol 9, Iss 11, Nos 251, 252, 287, 288, 289


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The Signpost: 6 November 2023 edit

Administrators' newsletter – November 2023 edit

News and updates for administrators from the past month (October 2023).

 

  Administrator changes

  0xDeadbeef
  Tamzin
  Dennis Brown

  Interface administrator changes

  Pppery
 

  Guideline and policy news

  Technical news

  Arbitration

  • Eligible editors are invited to self-nominate themselves from 12 November 2023 until 21 November 2023 to stand in the 2023 Arbitration Committee elections.
  • Xaosflux, RoySmith and Cyberpower678 have been appointed to the Electoral Commission for the 2023 Arbitration Committee Elections. BusterD is the reserve commissioner.
  • Following a motion, the contentious topic designation of Prem Rawat has been struck. Actions previously taken using this contentious topic designation are still in force.
  • Following several motions, multiple topic areas are no longer designated as a contentious topic. These contentious topic designations were from the Editor conduct in e-cigs articles, Liancourt Rocks, Longevity, Medicine, September 11 conspiracy theories, and Shakespeare authorship question cases.
  • Following a motion, remedies 3.1 (All related articles under 1RR whenever the dispute over naming is concerned), 6 (Stalemate resolution) and 30 (Administrative supervision) of the Macedonia 2 case have been rescinded.
  • Following a motion, remedy 6 (One-revert rule) of the The Troubles case has been amended.
  • An arbitration case named Industrial agriculture has been opened. Evidence submissions in this case close 8 November.

  Miscellaneous


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The Bugle: Issue 211, November 2023 edit

 
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The Signpost: 20 November 2023 edit

Women in Red December 2023 edit

 
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ArbCom 2023 Elections voter message edit

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Chetwynd Bridge edit

Hey! I see you've not been around for a little while. Hope all is well and it's just a natural trough. :) I've found a claim that Chetwynd Bridge near Alrewas is "the largest surviving pre-1830 cast-iron bridge in England and the second-largest in the world" but the only sources seem to be reprinting Staffs County Council's press release. None of the books I have make such a claim and none of the sources that make it elaborate on the methodology (I would guess length or number of spans) or which other bridges it references. Any idea where else I could look to verify such a claim? Thanks! HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 22:32, 29 November 2023 (UTC)Reply

The Signpost: 4 December 2023 edit

Administrators' newsletter – December 2023 edit

News and updates for administrators from the past month (November 2023).

  Guideline and policy news

  Arbitration

  • Following a motion, the Extended Confirmed Restriction has been amended, removing the allowance for non-extended-confirmed editors to post constructive comments on the "Talk:" namespace. Now, non-extended-confirmed editors may use the "Talk:" namespace solely to make edit requests related to articles within the topic area, provided that their actions are not disruptive.
  • The Arbitration Committee has announced a call for Checkusers and Oversighters, stating that it will currently be accepting applications for CheckUser and/or Oversight permissions at any point in the year.
  • Eligible users are invited to vote on candidates for the Arbitration Committee until 23:59 December 11, 2023 (UTC). Candidate statements can be seen here.

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The Bugle: Issue 212, December 2023 edit

 
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Seasons Greetings! edit

ITN recognition for Maureen Flavin Sweeney edit

On 18 December 2023, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Maureen Flavin Sweeney, which you created. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Stephen 23:18, 18 December 2023 (UTC)Reply

Voting for the WikiProject Military History newcomer of the year and military historian of the year awards for 2023 is now open! edit

Voting is now open for the WikiProject Military History newcomer of the year and military historian of the year awards for 2023! The the top editors will be awarded the coveted Gold Wiki . Cast your votes vote here and here respectively. Voting closes at 23:59 on 30 December 2023. On behalf of the coordinators, wishing you the very best for the festive season and the new year. Hawkeye7 (talk · contribs) via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 23:55, 22 December 2023 (UTC)Reply

The Signpost: 24 December 2023 edit

Seasons Greetings edit

  Merry Christmas, Dumelow!
Wishing you Season's Greetings and a Happy Winter Solstice! As the year comes to a close, I want to express my appreciation for your dedicated efforts on Wikipedia and extend heartfelt thanks for your assistance throughout the years. May the holiday season bring you and your loved ones abundant joy, good health, and prosperity.
 

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Women in Red January 2024 edit

 
 
Women in Red | January 2024, Volume 10, Issue 1, Numbers 291, 293, 294, 295, 296


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The Bugle: Issue 213, January 2024 edit

 
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The Signpost: 10 January 2024 edit

Women in Red February 2024 edit

 
Women in Red | February 2024, Volume 10, Issue 2, Numbers 293, 294, 297, 298


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The Signpost: 31 January 2024 edit

Administrators' newsletter – February 2024 edit

News and updates for administrators from the past month (January 2024).

 

  CheckUser changes

  Wugapodes

  Interface administrator changes

 

  Guideline and policy news

  • An RfC about increasing the inactivity requirement for Interface administrators is open for feedback.

  Technical news

  • Pages that use the JSON contentmodel will now use tabs instead of spaces for auto-indentation. This will significantly reduce the page size. (T326065)

  Arbitration

  • Following a motion, the Arbitration Committee adopted a new enforcement restriction on January 4, 2024, wherein the Committee may apply the 'Reliable source consensus-required restriction' to specified topic areas.
  • Community feedback is requested for a draft to replace the "Information for administrators processing requests" section at WP:AE.

  Miscellaneous


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Hope all is well edit

Hi Dumelow. Seems like it's been a while since you've edited around these parts. I hope all is alright with you and yours, and to see you around in the future. Your edits are most valued, as is your presence here. Wishing you well. Best, Eddie891 Talk Work 18:45, 3 February 2024 (UTC)Reply

I second the above. Best wishes. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 20:16, 3 February 2024 (UTC)Reply
Thirded! If something else has got you busy, I hope it's vacations and revelry. Firefangledfeathers (talk / contribs) 20:22, 3 February 2024 (UTC)Reply
Hi all, thanks so much for posting. Unfortunately, a few things coincided over the past months to mean I couldn't contribute here. All is good and I do hope to return to editing soon - Dumelow (talk) 11:39, 5 February 2024 (UTC)Reply
Look forward to seeing you about again. Take care! Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 17:29, 5 February 2024 (UTC)Reply
Plus one to that. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 19:50, 5 February 2024 (UTC)Reply
glad to hear this! Eddie891 Talk Work 21:28, 5 February 2024 (UTC)Reply
That's great to hear! All your hard work is really appreciated. Blythwood (talk) 06:47, 18 February 2024 (UTC)Reply
I'll second and third all these. I delight in your work. No Swan So Fine (talk) 10:26, 12 March 2024 (UTC)Reply

A barnstar for you! edit

  The Special Barnstar
Missing your contributions. Hope all okay. Whispyhistory (talk) 18:49, 4 February 2024 (UTC)Reply

The Bugle: Issue 214, February 2024 edit

 
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March 2024 GAN backlog drive edit

Good article nominations | March 2024 Backlog Drive
 
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Women in Red March 2024 edit

 
Women in Red | March 2024, Volume 10, Issue 3, Numbers 293, 294, 299, 300, 301


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Happy First Edit Day! edit

Administrators' newsletter – March 2024 edit

News and updates for administrators from the past month (February 2024).

  Guideline and policy news

  Technical news

  • The mobile site history pages now use the same HTML as the desktop history pages. (T353388)

  Miscellaneous


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The Signpost: 2 March 2024 edit

The Bugle: Issue 215, March 2024 edit

 
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