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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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Did you know

03 Apr 2024 – Tomás Treviño de Sobremonte (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Jaguarnik (t · c); see discussion
30 Mar 2024 – Miyuki Ichijo (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Miraclepine (t · c); see discussion
28 Mar 2024 – Sans (Undertale) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Greenish Pickle! (t · c); see discussion
25 Mar 2024 – 2024 opening of regular sessions of the National Congress of Argentina (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Cambalachero (t · c); see discussion
20 Mar 2024 – Will Tschetter (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by TonyTheTiger (t · c); see discussion
18 Mar 2024 – Descendants of Christian IX of Denmark (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by AndrewPeterT (t · c); see discussion
11 Mar 2024 – Pokémon Crystal (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Vrxces (t · c); see discussion
01 Mar 2024 – Chelymorpha alternans (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Luisss79 (t · c); see discussion
01 Mar 2024 – Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Just-a-can-of-beans (t · c); see discussion
29 Feb 2024 – 1984 Iowa Democratic presidential caucuses (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Jon698 (t · c); see discussion

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Articles for deletion

03 Apr 2024 – 2017 Jharkhand mob lynching (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by LibStar (t · c); see discussion (0 participants)
02 Apr 2024 – 2024 Afghanistan–Pakistan skirmishes (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Noorullah21 (t · c); see discussion (7 participants)
01 Apr 2024 – Yuuki (Sword Art Online Character) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Greenish Pickle! (t · c); see discussion (12 participants)
30 Mar 2024 – Blisk (web browser) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Allan Nonymous (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
30 Mar 2024 – Derek Webster (actor) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by UtherSRG (t · c); see discussion (7 participants)
28 Mar 2024 – Josh Litman (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Bearcat (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
26 Mar 2024 – Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by TCBT1CSI (t · c); see discussion (2 participants; relisted)
24 Mar 2024 – WECU-TV (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Mvcg66b3r (t · c); see discussion (6 participants; relisted)
21 Mar 2024 – CaseOh (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Gråbergs Gråa Sång (t · c); see discussion (15 participants; relisted)
18 Mar 2024 – Zsuzsanna Sirokay (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by WikiDan61 (t · c); see discussion (9 participants; relisted)

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Proposed deletions

01 Apr 2024 – H.E Abdulla Bin Mohamed Bin Butti Al Hamed (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Fantastic Mr. Fox (t · c): concern
31 Mar 2024 – Roxy Earle (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by 2607:FEA8:E0:8D70:F449:F547:1685:D834 (t · c): concern
31 Mar 2024 – Nickelodeon Totally Teen (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by BrickMaster02 (t · c): concern
29 Mar 2024 – Paige Rydberg (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Bgsu98 (t · c): concern
28 Mar 2024 – Bustripping (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by StreetcarEnjoyer (t · c) and endorsed by Lenny Marks (t · c) on 28 Mar 2024 was deproded by Kvng (t · c) on 01 Apr 2024
27 Mar 2024 – Wisconsin Institute for Torah Study (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by JMWt (t · c) was deleted
26 Mar 2024 – Green Development Initiative (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Isochrone (t · c) was deleted
25 Mar 2024 – Spoiler Shield (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by 3mi1y (t · c) was deproded by Kvng (t · c) on 30 Mar 2024
23 Mar 2024 – Legitimacy of Chinese philosophy (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Axtrips (t · c) was deproded by Kvng (t · c) on 28 Mar 2024

Categories for discussion

03 Apr 2024 – Category:20th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in Aruba (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Smasongarrison (t · c); see discussion
31 Mar 2024 – Category:16th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in Africa (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Smasongarrison (t · c); see discussion
31 Mar 2024 – Category:17th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in Africa (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Smasongarrison (t · c); see discussion
26 Mar 2024 – Category:19th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in New Caledonia (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Smasongarrison (t · c); see discussion
23 Mar 2024 – Category:19th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in Réunion (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Smasongarrison (t · c); see discussion
22 Mar 2024 – Category:19th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in Hong Kong (talk · edit · hist) CfDed by Smasongarrison (t · c) was closed; see discussion
22 Mar 2024 – Category:20th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in Hong Kong (talk · edit · hist) CfDed by Smasongarrison (t · c) was closed; see discussion

Redirects for discussion

18 Mar 2024 – Security & Privacy (talk · edit · hist) →IEEE Security & Privacy was RfDed by Headbomb (t · c); see discussion
18 Mar 2024 – Security and Privacy (talk · edit · hist) →IEEE Security & Privacy was RfDed by Headbomb (t · c); see discussion
11 Mar 2024 – 县 (talk · edit · hist) →Counties of China was RfDed by Godsy (t · c); see discussion
23 Mar 2024 – La di da di da, slob on me knob (talk · edit · hist) →King's Dead RfDed by Utopes (t · c) was closed; see discussion

Featured list candidates

28 Mar 2024 – Mid-credits and post-credits scenes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (talk · edit · hist) was FL nominated by ZooBlazer (t · c); see discussion
20 Feb 2024 – List of Cobra Kai episodes (talk · edit · hist) was FL nominated by TheDoctorWho (t · c); see discussion

Featured topic candidates

17 Mar 2024 – Timeline of the 1991 Atlantic hurricane season (talk · edit · hist) was FT nominated by Dylan620 (t · c); see discussion

Good article nominees

04 Apr 2024 – Pixel Gun 3D (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by NegativeMP1 (t · c); start discussion
28 Mar 2024 – Rice-fish system (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Chiswick Chap (t · c); start discussion
28 Mar 2024 – Santos Passos Church (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by V.B.Speranza (t · c); start discussion
22 Mar 2024 – 2022 Fife Council election (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Stevie fae Scotland (t · c); start discussion
07 Mar 2024 – Maui (Moana) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Fieryninja (t · c); start discussion
03 Mar 2024 – Physics Wallah (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Sohom Datta (t · c); start discussion
23 Feb 2024 – Austin Wolf (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Benmite (t · c); see discussion
23 Feb 2024 – Dia (film) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by DareshMohan (t · c); start discussion
10 Feb 2024 – Music of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Adamstom.97 (t · c); start discussion
17 Jan 2024 – Cody Snyder (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Reidgreg (t · c); start discussion

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Good topic candidates

25 Mar 2024 – Now That We Don't Talk (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Ippantekina (t · c); see discussion

Requests for comments

08 Mar 2024 – ISO base media file format (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by Ftrebien (t · c); see discussion

Peer reviews

17 Feb 2024 – Idris Bazorkin (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by WikiEditor1234567123 (t · c); see discussion

Requested moves

27 Mar 2024 – Jimmy Smith at the Organ (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Jimmy Smith at the Organ (1957 albums) by TlonicChronic (t · c); see discussion
27 Mar 2024 – The Grudge (2020 film) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to The Grudge (2019 film) by Nineteen Ninety-Four guy (t · c); see discussion
27 Mar 2024 – Jawbone (company) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved somewhere else by UtherSRG (t · c); see discussion
26 Mar 2024 – The Wheel at Icon Park (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Orlando Eye by MicrobiologyMarcus (t · c); see discussion
25 Mar 2024 – 2021–2023 inflation (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Inflation following the COVID-19 pandemic by ElijahPepe (t · c); see discussion

Articles to be merged

03 Apr 2024 – Tamāra Zitcere (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Tamara Zitcere by Marcok (t · c); see discussion
29 Mar 2024 – East Broad Top 16 (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to East Broad Top Railroad Mikado locomotives by Xboxtravis7992 (t · c); see discussion
29 Mar 2024 – East Broad Top 12 (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to East Broad Top Railroad Mikado locomotives by Xboxtravis7992 (t · c); see discussion
29 Mar 2024 – East Broad Top Railroad Mikado locomotives (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to East Broad Top 12 by Xboxtravis7992 (t · c); see discussion
24 Mar 2024 – Lingaa loss issue (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Lingaa by Vestrian24Bio (t · c); see discussion
23 Mar 2024 – Pags (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Pag by Shhhnotsoloud (t · c); see discussion
20 Mar 2024 – Amarna Era (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Amarna Period by Kaasterly (t · c); see discussion
12 Mar 2024 – Frente Despertar (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Avanza Libertad by FCBWanderer (t · c); see discussion
09 Mar 2024 – Business courts (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Commercial Court by Wl219 (t · c); see discussion
26 Feb 2024 – Borteyman Multi-Purpose Sports Complex (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Borteyman Sports Complex by Ampimd (t · c); see discussion

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Articles to be split

30 Mar 2024 – Opinion polling for the next Italian general election (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Braganza (t · c); see discussion
11 Mar 2024 – CSI: Vegas (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 2A00:23EE:1320:B607:74F6:D6CC:858B:1F6 (t · c); see discussion
06 Mar 2024 – Monster Fest (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Laterthanyouthink (t · c); see discussion
10 Feb 2024 – Chandra Giri (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Cpgiri (t · c); see discussion
16 Dec 2023 – Karate Combat (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by SpacedFarmer (t · c); see discussion
23 Oct 2023 – Russian-occupied territories in Georgia (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Daask (t · c); see discussion
15 Sep 2023 – Great Reset (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Username6892 (t · c); see discussion
11 Sep 2023 – Mind teachings of Tibet (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Skyerise (t · c); see discussion
11 Jun 2023 – Explainable artificial intelligence (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Geysirhead (t · c); see discussion
15 Apr 2023 – Kaithalkuchi (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by MPGuy2824 (t · c); see discussion

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Todo

Requests for adminship and bureaucratship update
No current discussions. Recent RfAs, recent RfBs: (successful, unsuccessful)

New pages that haven't been checked for ages

Things I want to do at some stage[edit]

Take to FA[edit]

Joe Danger
Get to Heaven

Take to GA[edit]

Take to DYK[edit]

Other things[edit]

WikiCup 2023 September newsletter[edit]

The fourth round of the competition has finished, with anyone scoring less than 673 points being eliminated. It was a high scoring round with all but one of the contestants who progressed to the final having achieved an FA during the round. The highest scorers were

Epicgenius, with 2173 points topping the scores, gained mainly from a featured article, 38 good articles and 9 DYKs. He was followed by
Sammi Brie, with 1575 points, gained mainly from a featured article, 28 good articles and 50 good article reviews. Close behind was
Thebiguglyalien, with 1535 points mainly gained from a featured article, 15 good articles, 26 good article reviews and lots of bonus points.

Between them during round 4, contestants achieved 12 featured articles, 3 featured lists, 3 featured pictures, 126 good articles, 46 DYK entries, 14 ITN entries, 67 featured article candidate reviews and 147 good article reviews. Congratulations to our eight finalists and all who participated! It was a generally high-scoring and productive round and I think we can expect a highly competitive finish to the competition.

Remember that any content promoted after the end of round 4 but before the start of round 5 can be claimed in round 5. Remember too that you must claim your points within 10 days of "earning" them and within 24 hours of the end of the final. If you are concerned that your nomination will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews. It would be helpful if this list could be cleared of any items no longer relevant. If you want to help out with the WikiCup, please do your bit to keep down the review backlogs! Questions are welcome on Wikipedia talk:WikiCup, and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove your name from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send.

I will be standing down as a judge after the end of the contest. I think the Cup encourages productive editors to improve their contributions to Wikipedia and I hope that someone else will step up to take over the running of the Cup. Sturmvogel 66 (talk), and Cwmhiraeth (talk)

This Month in GLAM: February 2024[edit]

This Month in GLAM – Volume XIV, Issue II, February 2024
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Guild of Copy Editors 2023 Annual Report[edit]

Guild of Copy Editors 2023 Annual Report

Our 2023 Annual Report is now ready for review.

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The Signpost: 29 March 2024[edit]

Technology report: Millions of readers still seeing broken pages as "temporary" disabling of graph extension nears its second year

Interview: Interview on Wikimedia Foundation fundraising and finance strategy

Special report: 19-page PDF accuses Wikipedia of bias against Israel, suggests editors be forced to reveal their real names, and demands a new feature allowing people to view the history of Wikipedia articles

Op-Ed: Wikipedia in the age of personality-driven knowledge

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In the media: "For me it’s the autism": AARoad editors on the fork more traveled

Traffic report: He rules over everything, on the land called planet Dune

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Administrators' newsletter – April 2024[edit]

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

Administrator changes

Guideline and policy news

An RfC is open to convert all current and future community discretionary sanctions to (community designated) contentious topics procedure.

Technical news

The Toolforge Grid Engine services have been shut down after the final migration process from Grid Engine to Kubernetes. (T313405)

Arbitration

An arbitration case has been opened to look into "the intersection of managing conflict of interest editing with the harassment (outing) policy".

Miscellaneous

Editors are invited to sign up for The Core Contest, an initiative running from April 15 to May 31, which aims to improve vital and other core articles on Wikipedia.

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