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The proposed decision in the SmallCat dispute has been posted. You are invited to review this decision and draw the arbitrators' attention to any relevant material or statements. Comments may be brought to the attention of the committee on the proposed decision talk page. For the Arbitration Committee, Dreamy Jazz talk to me | my contributions 10:53, 23 August 2023 (UTC)
Hi! I recently read your close of Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Mug shot of Donald Trump. I'm a bit confused as to why WP:NOPAGE arguments were entirely excluded from the closing summary: would you be willing to explain how you weighed the arguments related to that guideline when making you decision to SNOW close? — Red-tailed hawk (nest) 13:29, 25 August 2023 (UTC)
The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Southampton City Primary Care Trust until a consensus is reached, and anyone, including you, is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.
Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion notice from the top of the article until the discussion has finished.
Elshad ( talk) 17:16, 27 August 2023 (UTC)
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[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.
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.
The user account "Midwaymarauders" that you blocked was renamed globally to Bobbyboucher54 ( talk · contribs) ( log). It is possible to unblock that user now since it is no longer the name of a group and therefore compliant with the username policy. Eye snore 01:43, 11 September 2023 (UTC)
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Hi, and thanks for dropping by at AN/I. I just wanted to inform you that the comment you added to the discussion about the external links IP editor has been inadvertently removed by Lowercase Sigmabot while it was archiving old threads, possibly as the result of an edit conflict: diff. — AP 499D25 (talk) 12:14, 16 October 2023 (UTC)
Hi. In light of the documented WP:CANVASSing amongst the keep !voters in that AfD, the lack of sources provided by the one who asserted them, and the weak arguments refuted by WP:NOTINHERITED, I don't believe we have consensus and I would think a relist would be fair. ― "Ghost of Dan Gurney" (talk) 02:11, 28 October 2023 (UTC)
I've started a revamp of Wikipedia:Tools/Optimum tool set.
Please take a look and let me know if there are any essential techniques or must have tools that you think should be included.
Thank you.
Sincerely, — The Transhumanist 06:51, 5 November 2023 (UTC)
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Hi, I'm curious why passing the GNG doesn't make the article an instant accept. As I understood it, if it would survive at AFD, it should be passed. I also think there is potential scope for expansion, given the play is about to be staged again - at a fairly major theatre, as the draft mentions. Apologies if there are conventions and discretion I'm not aware of, I'm new to reviewing. Heavy Grasshopper ( talk) 14:30, 10 November 2023 (UTC)
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Helo Wagger. Sorry to bother you. I'm HHH Pedrigree. Some time ago, me and other user had a problem with another editor, SkylerLovefist. Skyler was blocked after several personal attacks. The user came back with more insults and you blocked him [1], including attacks on me on their edit summary. Now, I found this [2] which is a clear attack on me. There is something we can do? HHH Pedrigree ( talk) 11:55, 10 December 2023 (UTC)
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Sock related to User:Nasoofficial whom you blocked. You may wish to revoke TPA. Cahk ( talk) 09:57, 19 February 2024 (UTC)
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Hey there! This is to let you know that phase I of the 2024 requests for adminship (RfA) review is now no longer accepting new proposals. Lots of proposals remain open for discussion, and the current round of review looks to be on a good track towards making significant progress towards improving RfA's structure and environment. I'd like to give my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has given us their idea for change to make RfA better, and the same to everyone who has given the necessary feedback to improve those ideas. The following proposals remain open for discussion:
To read proposals that were closed as unsuccessful, please see Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I/Closed proposals. You are cordially invited once again to participate in the open discussions; when phase I ends, phase II will review the outcomes of trial proposals and refine the implementation details of other proposals. Another notification will be sent out when this phase begins, likely with the first successful close of a major proposal. Happy editing! theleekycauldron ( talk • she/her), via:
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Citroën C3 Picasso has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. 750h+ | Talk 13:19, 17 April 2024 (UTC)
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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:
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)
Hello, Waggers,
First, thanks for helping out closing AFD discussions. We are always in need of competent, thoughtful closers.
Second, typically, if a discussion has low participation (say the nominator and one other editor "voting" Delete), those discussions are closed as "Soft Deletes". If you are using XFDcloser, there is a box that appears under "Delete" option that says "Soft" that you can check off. The difference is that an article deleted as a Soft Delete is treated like a Proposed deletion and can be restored upon request at WP:REFUND. If an article is straight-on "Deleted", it is much more complicated and an editor likely will need to file an appeal at Wikipedia:Deletion review and have the AFD reexamined in order to restore an article. Soft Deletes are primarily used when there are no editors arguing to Keep an article, when the article has not been PROD'd or to AFD before, and, as I said, when there is low participation in the discussion which generally means 1 or 2 participants.
It's not uncommon for an editor to appear weeks later after the AFD has closed with new sources that might have influenced an AFD discussion if they had been aware that the discussion was taking place and it can be convenient to be able to restore an article that didn't receive a great deal of support for Deletion. Thanks again for your help. Liz Read! Talk! 21:59, 17 May 2024 (UTC)
News and updates for administrators from the past month (May 2024).
![]() | This is an archive of my talk page. Please don't edit this page; instead, please post new message on my main talk page. |
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The proposed decision in the SmallCat dispute has been posted. You are invited to review this decision and draw the arbitrators' attention to any relevant material or statements. Comments may be brought to the attention of the committee on the proposed decision talk page. For the Arbitration Committee, Dreamy Jazz talk to me | my contributions 10:53, 23 August 2023 (UTC)
Hi! I recently read your close of Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Mug shot of Donald Trump. I'm a bit confused as to why WP:NOPAGE arguments were entirely excluded from the closing summary: would you be willing to explain how you weighed the arguments related to that guideline when making you decision to SNOW close? — Red-tailed hawk (nest) 13:29, 25 August 2023 (UTC)
The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Southampton City Primary Care Trust until a consensus is reached, and anyone, including you, is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.
Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion notice from the top of the article until the discussion has finished.
Elshad ( talk) 17:16, 27 August 2023 (UTC)
News and updates for administrators from the past month (August 2023).
[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.
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.
The user account "Midwaymarauders" that you blocked was renamed globally to Bobbyboucher54 ( talk · contribs) ( log). It is possible to unblock that user now since it is no longer the name of a group and therefore compliant with the username policy. Eye snore 01:43, 11 September 2023 (UTC)
News and updates for administrators from the past month (September 2023).
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.
Hi, and thanks for dropping by at AN/I. I just wanted to inform you that the comment you added to the discussion about the external links IP editor has been inadvertently removed by Lowercase Sigmabot while it was archiving old threads, possibly as the result of an edit conflict: diff. — AP 499D25 (talk) 12:14, 16 October 2023 (UTC)
Hi. In light of the documented WP:CANVASSing amongst the keep !voters in that AfD, the lack of sources provided by the one who asserted them, and the weak arguments refuted by WP:NOTINHERITED, I don't believe we have consensus and I would think a relist would be fair. ― "Ghost of Dan Gurney" (talk) 02:11, 28 October 2023 (UTC)
I've started a revamp of Wikipedia:Tools/Optimum tool set.
Please take a look and let me know if there are any essential techniques or must have tools that you think should be included.
Thank you.
Sincerely, — The Transhumanist 06:51, 5 November 2023 (UTC)
News and updates for administrators from the past month (October 2023).
Interface administrator changes
Hi, I'm curious why passing the GNG doesn't make the article an instant accept. As I understood it, if it would survive at AFD, it should be passed. I also think there is potential scope for expansion, given the play is about to be staged again - at a fairly major theatre, as the draft mentions. Apologies if there are conventions and discretion I'm not aware of, I'm new to reviewing. Heavy Grasshopper ( talk) 14:30, 10 November 2023 (UTC)
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News and updates for administrators from the past month (November 2023).
Helo Wagger. Sorry to bother you. I'm HHH Pedrigree. Some time ago, me and other user had a problem with another editor, SkylerLovefist. Skyler was blocked after several personal attacks. The user came back with more insults and you blocked him [1], including attacks on me on their edit summary. Now, I found this [2] which is a clear attack on me. There is something we can do? HHH Pedrigree ( talk) 11:55, 10 December 2023 (UTC)
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Here's a brownie for your efforts | |
Thank you for your participation in the Articles for Creation's November 2023 Backlog Drive! You made a total of 1 review, for a total of 1 point. – robertsky ( talk) 06:55, 25 December 2023 (UTC) |
– robertsky (
talk) is wishing you
Happy Holidays! This greeting (and season) promotes
WikiLove and hopefully this note has made your day a little better. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user
Happy Holidays, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Happy New Year!
Spread the cheer by adding {{ subst:Happy holidays}} to their talk page with a friendly message.
– robertsky ( talk) 06:55, 25 December 2023 (UTC)
News and updates for administrators from the past month (December 2023).
News and updates for administrators from the past month (January 2024).
![]() | Happy First Edit Day! Hi Waggers! On behalf of the Birthday Committee, I'd like to wish you a very happy anniversary of the day you made your first edit and became a Wikipedian! The Herald (Benison) ( talk) 02:44, 3 February 2024 (UTC) |
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![]() | Happy First Edit Day! Hi Waggers! On behalf of the Birthday Committee, I'd like to wish you a very happy anniversary of the day you made your first edit and became a Wikipedian! CAPTAIN RAJU (T) 18:15, 3 February 2024 (UTC) |
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Sock related to User:Nasoofficial whom you blocked. You may wish to revoke TPA. Cahk ( talk) 09:57, 19 February 2024 (UTC)
News and updates for administrators from the past month (February 2024).
Hey there! This is to let you know that phase I of the 2024 requests for adminship (RfA) review is now no longer accepting new proposals. Lots of proposals remain open for discussion, and the current round of review looks to be on a good track towards making significant progress towards improving RfA's structure and environment. I'd like to give my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has given us their idea for change to make RfA better, and the same to everyone who has given the necessary feedback to improve those ideas. The following proposals remain open for discussion:
To read proposals that were closed as unsuccessful, please see Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I/Closed proposals. You are cordially invited once again to participate in the open discussions; when phase I ends, phase II will review the outcomes of trial proposals and refine the implementation details of other proposals. Another notification will be sent out when this phase begins, likely with the first successful close of a major proposal. Happy editing! theleekycauldron ( talk • she/her), via:
MediaWiki message delivery ( talk) 10:53, 14 March 2024 (UTC)
![]() | Happy adminship anniversary! Hi Waggers! On behalf of the Birthday Committee, I'd like to wish you a very happy anniversary of your successful request for adminship. Enjoy this special day! The Herald (Benison) ( talk) 02:32, 29 March 2024 (UTC) |
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News and updates for administrators from the past month (March 2024).
Citroën C3 Picasso has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. 750h+ | Talk 13:19, 17 April 2024 (UTC)
News and updates for administrators from the past month (April 2024).
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:
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)
Hello, Waggers,
First, thanks for helping out closing AFD discussions. We are always in need of competent, thoughtful closers.
Second, typically, if a discussion has low participation (say the nominator and one other editor "voting" Delete), those discussions are closed as "Soft Deletes". If you are using XFDcloser, there is a box that appears under "Delete" option that says "Soft" that you can check off. The difference is that an article deleted as a Soft Delete is treated like a Proposed deletion and can be restored upon request at WP:REFUND. If an article is straight-on "Deleted", it is much more complicated and an editor likely will need to file an appeal at Wikipedia:Deletion review and have the AFD reexamined in order to restore an article. Soft Deletes are primarily used when there are no editors arguing to Keep an article, when the article has not been PROD'd or to AFD before, and, as I said, when there is low participation in the discussion which generally means 1 or 2 participants.
It's not uncommon for an editor to appear weeks later after the AFD has closed with new sources that might have influenced an AFD discussion if they had been aware that the discussion was taking place and it can be convenient to be able to restore an article that didn't receive a great deal of support for Deletion. Thanks again for your help. Liz Read! Talk! 21:59, 17 May 2024 (UTC)
News and updates for administrators from the past month (May 2024).