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Hello, PorkchopGMX! Here is the December 2020 issue of TheWikiWizard.
Pilot Project, trying a smaller and different style newsletter
Here are the events of December 2020
Wikipedia News
On the French Wikipedia, the new vector skin design has already been rolled out! Check it out here!
Wikipedia will soon celebrate it's 20th Birthday very soon! Go back to 2001 by visiting nostalgia.wikipedia.org !
EN Wikipedia has more than 6,200,000 Articles!
Humor
Santa is watching you.... Don't vandalise Wikipedia, or he will reward you a block and no presents this year if you do so. (Seriously don't vandalise Wikipedia, even if santa isn't watching)
More turkey on Christmas
Notes
We are trying out this pilot style newspaper, making it easier for you, and our editors to use. Please let me know what you think about this new 'style' of newspaper!
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Enjoy this Issue and stay safe! Happy Holidays --つがるTalk to つがる:)🍁 01:13, 22 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]
Did you realize that the word "Humour" has been spelt wrong? I didn't until now! ;)
I hope you didn't edit Wikipedia straight on and Missed Christmas...
Notes
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Enjoy this Issue and stay safe! Happy New Year! --つがるTalk to つがる:)🍁 01:18, 25 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Did you realize that the word "Humour" has been spelt wrong? I didn't until now! ;)
I hope you didn't edit Wikipedia straight on and Missed Christmas...
Notes
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THESE STATEMENTS ARE NOT TRUE/NOT GOOD ADVICE. ALWAYS FOLLOW THE POLICIES THAT WIKIPEDIA HAS. EVERYTHING LISTED HERE IN THIS SECTION IS SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF HUMOUR
If you have a COI, and you don't want to declare it, don't! (For all we know, a dog could be writing [or rather typing] this statement ;) )
Notes
We have a new editor on our team! Berrely will be joining the TWW team as a proofreader starting from the next issue onwards! (No more typos now...)
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Enjoy this Issue and stay safe! Happy Chinese New Year! --つがるTalk to つがる:)🍁 01:02, 16 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]
There are 2 new editors now, one of them Berrely, and CanadianOtaku. As mentioned Berrely is our new proofreader (typos beware) and Canadian Otaku is now going to be writing our Humor sections, I hope you enjoyed it. Thanks for joining us, and remember, if you want to join, just let me know!
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Hello, PorkchopGMX! Here is the April 2021 issue of TheWikiWizard.
Wikipedia News
MediaWiki has a new logo. Looks great, doesn't it?
Did you get to see the April Fools DYK for the Main Page? If not, catch them here (Under April 1)
In the Beta Features, try out "Discussion tools" it is a very useful feature for replying to talkpage messages. You will need an account to do so!
Memorials
Pi zero has passed away. Our condolences go out for Pi zero and anyone who knew him. Thank you Pi zero for your service here at Wikimedia. We are very sorry to hear this. We will never forget your valuable contributions to Wikipedia and it's sister projects.
Humour
Tsugaru's Humour Section
April Showers can't Bring May Flowers, if the Flowers ran away to June!
You can't get in trouble, if you don't cause trouble!
The May Flowers can't be flowers if they are roses!
Please find CanadianOtaku's Humour Section below
Sadly, there was no edit war of 2021, maybe next year.
This joke space is up for rent!
You too can be a hacker by removing everything in an article!
Error 410: I dropped this joke and I can't find it.
Editor's Notes
Just a reminder that TWW is delivered between the 16th to the 20th of each month
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Enjoy this Issue and stay safe! --つがるTalk to つがる:)🍁 23:53, 18 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]
The English Wikipedia, has just passed 6,300,000 articles!
Tip of the Month
This tip is one of the many ways to combat spam on Wikipedia:
On Wikipedia, articles either meet the General Notability Guideline or not. When you come across a new article, it is extremely important to determine if it is a real article, or just a spam article. Start with a search on Google, for reliable sources, if you get none in return, then look at the article for non-NPOV content, also scan the references section in the article to see what sources it uses, and check the 'other languages' section and Wikidata to see if it is on other Wikipedias. If other Wikipedias have the same content and/or a CSD or AfD tag (WP:AFD) it is likely spam or not notable, so you can then nominate it for deletion to get input, remember that CSD criterion does not always apply to these articles depending on the content/contex. Also remember to check for copyright violations via earwig's
Memorials
SlimVirgin has sadly passed away this month, you can read more about SlimVirgin's passing here
Moroboshi also sadly passed away earlier this month.
Our condolences go out to the editors and their families, thank you for your work on Wikimedia projects.
Humour
This section was made by CanadianOtaku, please note it contains some emojis, so you might just see a box if your browser doesn't support them. -つがるTalk to つがる:)🍁
Hello. Thanks for subscribing to TheWikiWizard, as you may know, the next issue of TheWikiWizard, was supposed to be ready and delivered to your talkpage (or the page you subscribed to receive the newsletter) on the 20th. However, due to Tsugaru (User:つがる) being busy with exams, and having some problems logging into his Wikipedia account, the next Issue of TWW has been delayed. The next issue should be ready in around one weeks time. Thanks for your patience and understanding, and we hope you will enjoy the next issue! -- つがるTalk to つがる:)🍁 02:45, 24 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Hello, PorkchopGMX! Here is the June 2021 issue of TheWikiWizard.
Wikipedia News
The IRC channels used for Wikipedia have changed, you can read more on it here. While TWW was aware of this in the last issue, we decided to wait and publish this in this issue, when the issue is not as new any more, and more information has been developed.
There was quick interruption in editing on Wikipedia, that was to test server switching should an emergency happen, more details can be found here.
The IRC channels used for Wikipedia have changed, you can read more on it here. While TWW was aware of this in the last issue, we decided to wait and publish this in this issue, when the issue is not as new any more, and more information has been developed.
There was quick interruption in editing on Wikipedia, that was to test server switching should an emergency happen, more details can be found here.
There are a few new admins who have joined the Admin Team, congrats to them! Remember, if you see a use who you believe meets the criteria for adminship here, or on other projects (Please check that Wikipedia/Wikimedia Project's Adminship Criteria page, as they vary by project), you can give it a try and nominate them for adminship if they are okay with it!
Humour
There is no due date in Wikipedia, so I could take 1000 years to write this issue! ;P
If you are reading this, you are reading this! (makes no sense, but okay!)
I have been really busy with school so I was unable to write this issue for a long time. Thanks for your patience. :)
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Enjoy this Issue and have a safe and happy summer! --つがるTalk to つがる:)🍁 02:35, 27 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you for your patience, I was busy, and still am, so issues of TWW may be delayed.
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Enjoy this Issue and have a safe and happy Halloween/October! --つがるTalk to つがる:)🍁 00:22, 26 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Hi, PorkchopGMX! Here is the December 2021 issue of TheWikiWizard!
Humour
Christmas is here again, time to bug people to get you the stuff you really, really want! (Anyone going to get me some butter cookies, or that giant Costco teddy bear?)
If you don't like turkey, there's always the rotisserie chicken!
If you ate too much turkey and regret it, then you should have read the above message ;)
Wikipedia News
We don't have much to report this month, but we do have the following...
Wikipedia Asian Month which took place in November, has finished. Now, all the articles are judged and then it is determined who gets the postcards, even if you don't get one, or didn't participate, there is always next year, and we thank you for everything you have done!
Arbitration Committee Elections December 2021 took place earlier this month, for elegible editors. (At the time of this writing it was still taking place, but I assumed by the time this issue was sent, it would have been finished - It is set to finish at December 6 2021 at 23:59 UTC )
Editor's Notes
I haven't forgotten about TWW ;) Don't worry.
TWW is in the process of getting a new main page, if you have any ideas, or would like to help, please shoot a message on the TWW talk page.
That's it for this issue! This is the last issue for 2021. See you all in 2022! Have a safe and happy holiday season!
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Check out this Conversation that will be hosted by the team "Community Resilience and Sustainability"! You can find out more details about the meeting by clicking on the link.
Editor's Notes
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See you in the next issue! (Remember, you can help us write our next issue!) --つがるTalk to つがる:)🍁 00:28, 24 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]
A meeting had taken place in regards to Interface of MediaWiki. More information of that meeting can be found here.
Editor's Notes
Please note that due to me being busy/at times not much to report on Wiki(p/m)edia some issues of this newsletter may be skipped. Don't worry I haven't forgotten about it!
Sometimes during the delivery of the issue, the mass message extension sends it twice for some reason. Please note I only send them once and not twice. I apologise for the inconvenience this causes.
Remember that the Wikimedia Foundation also hosts other wikis too! So if you want to see what other wikis there are, give it a try! You might find something you like!
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See you in the next issue! Have a great summer! --つがるTalk to つがる:)🍁 01:00, 12 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]
The Arbitration Committee Elections is happening on the English Wikipedia. (The elections may have finished by the time you see this message, please check the page for the date and time of the election deadline)
Editor's Notes
Have a great holiday and new years! We'll see you in 2023.
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See you next time. Happy Holidays! --つがるTalk to つがる:)🍁 02:43, 12 December 2022 (UTC)[reply]
Hey, PorkchopGMX! Here is the February 2023 issue for the TheWikiWizard!
Humor
Have you finished raking up those leaves from fall?
Are you making your list yet for next Christmas? Only 10ish more months to go! It's never too early ;-)
Wiki(P/M)edia News
Wikipedia (EN) has a new look! Remember, if you prefer the old look and are logged in, you can go to preferences to change back to the old vector skin!
WMF (Wikimedia Foundation) is going to update it's terms of use, you can find out more here
There is a planned test that will take place with the servers, and it may affect your ability to make changes for a period of time, more information can be found here
We've got some new RFA's (Requests for Adminship) on EN Wikipedia that took place since the last issue!
Editor's Notes
Happy 2023! This is the first issue of the year!
If you ever want to help out with TWW please let us know! Please note TWW issues may be delayed, but we haven't forgotten about TWW!
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See you next time. We hope you have a great 2023! --つがるTalk to つがる:)🍁 01:10, 25 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Hey, PorkchopGMX! Here is the May 2023 edition for the TheWikiWizard!
Humor
Now is the time to start writing those Christmas cards and do the Christmas shopping! Come December, you can sit back and edit Wikipedia! ;)
When it snows in December/Winter, stock up the snow in your freezer, so when it gets hot you can do a snowball fight in the summer!
Wiki(P/M)edia News
A conversation with trustees event took place on the 18th of May. You can read more details on the event here!
On the English Wikipedia some RFAs which took place the past few months. You can see the full details at the RFA main page.
There is a event (Conference) that is taking place in city of Belgrade. More details on the event can be found by clicking on the link!
Editor's Notes
I apologies for the delay in the issues, however I can guarantee you that I am always thinking of TWW and haven't forgotten about it :) School's so busy!
If you want to help out TWW, let me know!
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Please note: Sometimes the system may deliver the issue twice for you, but I only send it once. I'm not sure what the issue is so I apologize for this.
Hello, PorkchopGMX! Here is the September 2023 for the TheWikiWizard!
Wiki(p/m)edia News
On the EN Wikipedia, there were 4 successful RFAs between the period of July and September! Congrats to the candidates! Also on Simple English Wikipedia, they had 1 successful RFA in August!
For those wondering why you were unable to edit for a period of time on 20th September, there was a server testing going on. You can follow the link to read more. We will always inform you here if one of these kinds of tests is going to take place, or has taken place. You can also head on over to the Meta Wiki main page, information on these kinds of tests will always be displayed there.
Did you know you that Wikimedia Commons has monthly photo challenges? You can check out more here!
The USA has viewed Wikipedia 4 Billion times in August!
Does editing Wikipedia burn calories? If it does, does it count as exercise? ;)
TWW is back from being long dormant. It was a nice "Hibernation" lol.
Wiki(P/M)edia news
Voting regarding the Universal Code of Conduct is taking place on Meta Wiki. More information can be found via the link
EN Wikipedia has a few new Administrators following their successful RFA!
Information on the upcoming Steward Election on Meta can be found here
A new feature called Reference Previews has been created. More information: here
Editor's Notes
I apologise for the delay, I was not able to edit until recently.
I hope to have TWW published more frequently from this issue onwards. Ideally at least every 2 months. Since its near the end of the month, I decided to name this issue February.
We are always looking for help! If you would like to help out, please let us know!
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Hope you enjoyed this issue! --つがるTalk to つがる:)🍁 04:25, 28 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]