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Sunday June 5, 12-5pm: Women in Jewish History Edit-a-thon | |
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Join us for a full Sunday of social Wikipedia editing at the Center for Jewish History (drop-in any time!), during which we will create, update, and improve Wikipedia articles pertaining to Women in Jewish History. All are invited, with no specialized knowledge of the subject or Wikipedia editing experience required. Expanding coverage of Jewish women on Wikipedia makes these women and their creations discoverable, addresses the gender bias on Wikipedia in a positive way, and works to correct imbalances archival collecting practice and institutional projects that have historically silenced women's narratives. A training session on editing Wikipedia will be held at 12:30 pm. Experienced Wikipedians will be on-hand to assist throughout the day. Please bring your laptop and power cord; we will have library resources, WiFi, and a list of suggested topics on hand. Light refreshments will be provided. Make edits! Ask questions! Be bold!
Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 15:02, 1 June 2016 (UTC) P.S. Stay tuned / sign up early for our June 15 WikiWednesday and other upcoming events. |
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On 3 June 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article South Jamaica Houses, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the South Jamaica Houses in South Jamaica, New York City, was the first housing development built by the New York City Housing Authority intended to be racially integrated? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/South Jamaica Houses. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, ), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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. |
Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:07, 3 June 2016 (UTC)
On 3 June 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article South Jamaica, Queens, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the South Jamaica Houses in South Jamaica, New York City, was the first housing development built by the New York City Housing Authority intended to be racially integrated? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, ), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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. |
Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:07, 3 June 2016 (UTC)
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Good idea! Even I would've taken it. Saw that pop up in the user creation log and knew that I saw that somewhere before...TJH2018talk 00:39, 4 June 2016 (UTC) |
Hi Epicgenius, on the page Gotthard Base Tunnel, I added an English language source here (to a BBC News article) where there was only a German language source and one just giving construction data about the tunnel previously. You then later removed this reference, saying it was a copy edit. WP:NOENG says that "English-language sources are preferred over non-English ones whenever English sources of equal quality and relevance are available". The BBC News article is equally reliable and relevant - possibly even more so than the PDF about construction data, as the BBC article actually says that it was the longest and deepest tunnel, thus backing up the claim in the article. Could you please explain how this is a copy edit? Thank you. Seagull123 Φ 23:13, 3 June 2016 (UTC)
Wednesday June 15, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC | |
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You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-9pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop at Babycastles gallery by 14th Street / Union Square in Manhattan. Featuring special guest presentations on Wikipedia Asian Month and Wikipedia Club at Ohio State University. We will include a look at the organization and planning for our chapter, and expanding volunteer roles for both regular Wikipedia editors and new participants. We will also follow up on plans for recent (Art+Feminism! AfroCrowd!) and upcoming edit-a-thons, and other outreach activities. We welcome the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from all educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects. After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery!
We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 01:37, 12 June 2016 (UTC) P.S. Stay tuned / sign up early for our AfroCrowd June calendar, June 29 Pride Edit-a-thon @ MoMA, and July 15 Wiknic @ Central Park, among other upcoming events. |
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The feedback request service is asking for participation in this request for comment on Wikipedia:Village pump (proposals). Legobot (talk) 04:29, 12 June 2016 (UTC)
Hello, I'm ReferenceBot. I have automatically detected that an edit performed by you may have introduced errors in referencing. It is as follows:
Please check this page and fix the errors highlighted. If you think this is a false positive, you can report it to my operator. Thanks, ReferenceBot (talk) 00:24, 14 June 2016 (UTC)
I'm fine with the revert but if they are not middle names then what are they called? The list is sorted by the last name and yet are not sorted by the not-middle-name things.
I personally would prefer that the list be in the same order and use the names as spelled out in the source. At present it's a fair amount of legwork to verify that the list matches the source. I'm hoping the entire list is deleted and then the order and formatting of the list will not be an issue. --Marc Kupper|talk 23:48, 13 June 2016 (UTC)
Thank you kindly for reverting this to a proper descriptive sentence. Mootros (talk) 16:52, 14 June 2016 (UTC)
Re [1], I didn't know that was an ENGVAR difference. Learn something every day, if you're lucky. Anything written at WP about that that you know of? ―Mandruss ☎ 01:09, 15 June 2016 (UTC)
I am Amar Ramasar and I want to remove one reference link that is posted on my Wikipedia page. I find it offensive and don't want it posted .It's an article from the daily News. How do I delete it without deleting all my references? Amarthestar2 (talk) 22:32, 17 June 2016 (UTC)
<ref name=
and </ref>
(be sure to delete the ref tags as well). If you need help, feel free to ask me or see Help:References. Thank you. Kylo, Rey, & Finn Consortium (talk) 22:37, 17 June 2016 (UTC)The above is an example of a reference list. Kylo, Rey, & Finn Consortium (talk) 22:39, 17 June 2016 (UTC)
Ive tried to remove the single reference but I doesn't allow me to. Can you attempt to edit it for me? here is the reference link I want removed
Amarthestar2 (talk) 22:49, 17 June 2016 (UTC)
Dear Epicgenius,
A thousand thanks for all your help and for removing that reference link. It truly means a lot to me and other parties involved that are dear to me. Greatly appreciated! All the best, Amar — Preceding unsigned comment added by Amarthestar2 (talk • contribs) 02:15, 18 June 2016 (UTC)
On 20 June 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Donald Trump (Last Week Tonight), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that on Super Tuesday, Google Searches for "Donald Drumpf" surpassed those for Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Donald Trump (Last Week Tonight). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, ), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.
— Coffee // have a cup // beans // 00:02, 20 June 2016 (UTC)
Wednesday June 29, 6-8:30pm: Wiki Loves Pride Edit-a-thon @ MoMA | |
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Join us for an evening of social Wikipedia editing at the Museum of Modern Art Library's second annual Wiki Loves Pride Edit-a-thon, during which we will create, update, and improve Wikipedia articles pertaining to LGBT art, culture and history. All are invited, with no specialized knowledge of the subject or Wikipedia editing experience required. Also featuring a lightning talk by CUNY students at the La Guardia and Wagner Archives on a project to document local 1980s HIV/AIDS activism on Wikipedia. Experienced Wikipedians will be on-hand to assist throughout the day. Please bring your laptop and power cord; we will have library resources, WiFi, and a list of suggested topics on hand.
Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 21:02, 20 June 2016 (UTC) P.S. Stay tuned / sign up early for our Sunday July 10 Wiknic in Central Park and other upcoming events. |
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Hey, thanks for chipping in on this new article. Do you think we can develop it enough to get a DYK out of it? Brianga (talk) 20:51, 24 June 2016 (UTC)
I've made a little proposal at Template talk:RMpmc#Appearance, and since all this is still so new, I'd like your input. What's in your palette? Paine 17:16, 26 June 2016 (UTC)
Hello, Epicgenius. Stonewall National Monument, an article you either created or to which you significantly contributed,has been nominated to appear on Wikipedia's Main Page as part of Did you know. You can see the hook and the discussion here. You are welcome to participate! Thank you. APersonBot (talk!) 12:01, 28 June 2016 (UTC)
Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Kew Gardens – Union Turnpike (IND Queens Boulevard Line) you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Carbrera -- Carbrera (talk) 18:40, 29 June 2016 (UTC)
The article Kew Gardens – Union Turnpike (IND Queens Boulevard Line) you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:Kew Gardens – Union Turnpike (IND Queens Boulevard Line) for things which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Carbrera -- Carbrera (talk) 19:01, 29 June 2016 (UTC)
Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Norwood – 205th Street (IND Concourse Line) you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Carbrera -- Carbrera (talk) 19:20, 29 June 2016 (UTC)
The article Norwood – 205th Street (IND Concourse Line) you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:Norwood – 205th Street (IND Concourse Line) for things which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Carbrera -- Carbrera (talk) 03:20, 30 June 2016 (UTC)
Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article High Street (IND Eighth Avenue Line) you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Carbrera -- Carbrera (talk) 03:40, 30 June 2016 (UTC)
The article Flushing – Main Street (IRT Flushing Line) you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:Flushing – Main Street (IRT Flushing Line) for things which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Carbrera -- Carbrera (talk) 03:40, 30 June 2016 (UTC)
Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article 34th Street – Hudson Yards (IRT Flushing Line) you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Carbrera -- Carbrera (talk) 03:40, 30 June 2016 (UTC)
The article High Street (IND Eighth Avenue Line) you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:High Street (IND Eighth Avenue Line) for things which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Carbrera -- Carbrera (talk) 04:20, 30 June 2016 (UTC)
Epicgenius, thanks for agreeing with Pi.1415926535. The differences section is completely trivia and is unsourced. Therefore, it is a great idea to remove the sections. Should I keep the see also links that direct to other similar subway cars?Davidng913 (talk) 16:03, 30 June 2016 (UTC)
The article 34th Street – Hudson Yards (IRT Flushing Line) you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:34th Street – Hudson Yards (IRT Flushing Line) for things which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Carbrera -- Carbrera (talk) 18:21, 30 June 2016 (UTC)
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Since the last newsletter, the VisualEditor team has fixed many bugs. Their workboard is available in Phabricator. Their current priorities are improving support for Arabic and Indic scripts, and adapting the visual editor to the needs of the Wikivoyages and Wikisources.
The visual editor is now available to all users at most Wikivoyages. It was also enabled for all contributors at the French Wikinews.
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The team is working with the volunteer developers who power Wikisource to provide the visual editor there, for opt-in testing right now and eventually for all users. (T138966)
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The article Kew Gardens – Union Turnpike (IND Queens Boulevard Line) you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Kew Gardens – Union Turnpike (IND Queens Boulevard Line) for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Carbrera -- Carbrera (talk) 23:01, 30 June 2016 (UTC)
The article Norwood – 205th Street (IND Concourse Line) you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Norwood – 205th Street (IND Concourse Line) for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Carbrera -- Carbrera (talk) 23:01, 30 June 2016 (UTC)
The article High Street (IND Eighth Avenue Line) you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:High Street (IND Eighth Avenue Line) for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Carbrera -- Carbrera (talk) 23:01, 30 June 2016 (UTC)
The article 34th Street – Hudson Yards (IRT Flushing Line) you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:34th Street – Hudson Yards (IRT Flushing Line) for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Carbrera -- Carbrera (talk) 23:01, 30 June 2016 (UTC)