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So, after being denied rollback twice and starting to get kicked from irc(was trying to request oversight) I am feeling like that the community is no longer appreciating my efforts on wikipedia and are considering me as a hassle to deal with.
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[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
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:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-add.svg|20px|alt=added|Added]] [[Special:Permalink/995653715#2021 Arbitration Committee|Barkeep49]] • [[Special:Permalink/995653715#2021 Arbitration Committee|BDD]] • [[Special:Permalink/995653715#2021 Arbitration Committee|CaptainEek]] • [[Special:Permalink/995653715#2021 Arbitration Committee|Primefac]]

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:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-add.svg|20px|alt=added|Added]] [[Special:Permalink/995653715#2021 Arbitration Committee|Barkeep49]] • [[Special:Permalink/995653715#2021 Arbitration Committee|BDD]] • [[Special:Permalink/995653715#2021 Arbitration Committee|CaptainEek]]
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:Permalink/995653715#2021 Arbitration Committee|Joe Roe]]
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[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''
:*[[WP:CSD|Speedy deletion criterion]] [[WP:T3|T3]] (duplication and hardcoded instances) has been repealed following a [[Special:Permalink/995058813#RFC: should WP:T3 be deprecated?|request for comment]].

[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Technical news'''
:* You can now put pages on your watchlist [[mw:Help:Watchlist expiry|for a limited period of time]].

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
:*By [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Horn of Africa#New alternate motion (3-month DS trial)|motion]], [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Procedures#Discretionary sanctions|standard discretionary sanctions]] have been temporarily [[Special:Permalink/993316360#Arbitration motion regarding Horn of Africa|authorized]] {{tq|for all pages relating to the [[Horn of Africa]] (defined as including Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea, Djibouti, and adjoining areas if involved in related disputes)}}.  The effectiveness of the discretionary sanctions can be evaluated on the request by any editor after March 1, 2021 (or sooner if for a good reason).
:* Following the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee Elections December 2020#Results|2020 Arbitration Committee elections]], the following editors have been appointed to the Arbitration Committee: {{Noping|Barkeep49}}, {{Noping|BDD}}, {{Noping|Bradv}}, {{Noping|CaptainEek}}, {{Noping|L235}}, {{Noping|Maxim}}, {{Noping|Primefac}}.

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== ''The Signpost'': 31 January 2021 ==

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== Administrators' newsletter – February 2021 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (January 2021).
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:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-add.svg|20px|alt=added|Added]] [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Hog Farm|Hog Farm]]
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:Permalink/997537243#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2021#January 2021|Mattflaschen]] • [[Special:Permalink/997537243#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2021#January 2021|Nandesuka]] • [[Special:Permalink/997537243#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2021#January 2021|Savidan]] • [[Special:Permalink/997537243#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2021#January 2021|Wangi]]

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[[File:Oversight logo.png|20px|alt=]] '''Oversight changes'''
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:PermaLink/999114581#changes_to_functionary_team|Someguy1221]] • [[meta:Special:PermaLink/20997879#Xeno@enwiki|Xeno]]
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[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
:*The [[WP:AC/DS|standard discretionary sanctions]] authorized for [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/American politics 2|American Politics]] were [[Special:PermaLink/1001485112#Motion:_American_politics_2_(1992_cutoff)|amended by motion]] to cover {{tq|post-1992 politics of United States and closely related people}}, replacing the 1932 cutoff.

[[File:Info Simple bw.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Miscellaneous'''
:*Voting in the [[:meta:Stewards/Elections 2021|2021 Steward elections]] will begin on 05 February 2021, 14:00 (UTC) and end on 26 February 2021, 13:59 (UTC). The [[:meta:Stewards/Confirm/2021|confirmation process]] of current stewards is being held in parallel. You can automatically [https://tools.wmflabs.org/meta/accounteligibility/55 check your eligibility] to vote.
:*Wikipedia has now been around for [[Wikipedia:20th anniversary|20 years]], and recently saw its billionth edit!

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== ''The Signpost'': 28 February 2021 ==

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== Administrators' newsletter – March 2021 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (February 2021).
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:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-add.svg|20px|alt=added|Added]] [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/TJMSmith|TJMSmith]]
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:Permalink/1008841493#Desysop_again_please|Boing! said Zebedee]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1004081430#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2021#February 2021|Hiberniantears]] • [[Special:Permalink/1005108063#Desysop request for Lear's Fool|Lear's Fool]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1004462796#Request desysop (only)|Only]] • [[Special:Permalink/1007890148#Voluntary Admin Removal \ WGFinley|WGFinley]]

[[File:Wikipedia Interface administrator.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Interface administrator changes'''
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-add.svg|20px|alt=added|Added]] [[Special:Diff/1009276671#Interface Admin for AmandaNP & DeltaQuadBot|AmandaNP]]

[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''
:*A [[Wikipedia:Requests for comment/Desysop Policy (2021)|request for comment]] is open that proposes a process for the community to revoke administrative permissions.  This follows a [[Wikipedia:Requests for comment/2019 community sentiment on binding desysop procedure|2019 RfC]] in favor of creating one such a policy.
:*A [[Wikipedia talk:Criteria for speedy deletion#RfC: Deprecate criterion a. from F7|request for comment]] is in progress to remove [[WP:CSD#F7|F7]] (invalid fair-use claim) [[WP:CSD#F7a|subcriterion a]], which covers immediate deletion of non-free media with invalid fair-use tags.
:*A [[Wikipedia talk:Page mover/delete-redirect#RFC on granting delete-redirect to page movers|request for comment]] seeks to grant [[Wikipedia:Page mover|page movers]] the {{code|delete-redirect}} userright, which allows moving a page over a single-revision redirect, regardless of that redirect's target.  The full proposal is at [[Wikipedia:Page mover/delete-redirect]].
:*A [[Wikipedia talk:General sanctions/Coronavirus disease 2019#RfC on use of COVID-19 editnotice|request for comment]] asks if sysops may {{tq|place the General sanctions/Coronavirus disease 2019 editnotice template on pages in scope that do not have page-specific sanctions}}?
:*There is a [[Wikipedia:Village pump (proposals) #Pending-changes protection of Today's featured article|discussion in progress]] concerning automatic protection of each day's featured article with [[WP:PC|Pending Changes]] [[WP:PCPP|protection]].

[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Technical news'''
:*When blocking an IPv6 address with [[WP:TW|Twinkle]], there is now a checkbox with the option to [[WP:/64|just block the /64]] range.  When doing so, you can still leave a block template on the initial, single IP address' talkpage.
:*When protecting a page with Twinkle, you can now add a note if doing so was in response to a request at [[WP:RfPP]], and even link to the specific revision.
:*There have been [[Special:Permalink/1009602172#Pending Changes again|a number]] of [[Wikipedia:Village_pump_(technical)/Archive_187#Unable_to_set_Pending_Changes|reported issues]] with [[WP:PC|Pending Changes]].  Most problems setting protection appear to have been resolved ([[phab:T273317]]) but other issues with autoaccepting edits persist ([[phab:T275322]]).

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
:*By [[Special:PermaLink/1008369085#Motion:_Remedy_transfer_to_Gender_and_sexuality_shell_case|motion]], the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Procedures#Discretionary sanctions|discretionary sanctions]] originally authorized under the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/GamerGate|GamerGate case]] are [[Special:Permalink/1008383822#Gender and sexuality standard discretionary sanctions authorized|now authorized]] under a new [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Gender and sexuality|Gender and sexuality case]], with sanctions {{tq|authorized for all edits about, and all pages related to, any gender-related dispute or controversy and associated people.}} Sanctions issued under GamerGate are now considered Gender and sexuality sanctions. 
:*The [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Kurds and Kurdistan|Kurds and Kurdistan]] case was [[Special:Permalink/1008479504#Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Kurds and Kurdistan closed|closed]], [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Kurds and Kurdistan#Standard discretionary sanctions|authorizing]] [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Procedures#Discretionary sanctions|standard discretionary sanctions]] for {{tq|the topics of Kurds and Kurdistan, broadly construed}}.

[[File:Info Simple bw.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Miscellaneous'''
:*Following the [[meta:Stewards/Elections 2021|2021 Steward Elections]], the following editors have been appointed as stewards: [[meta:Stewards/Elections 2021/Statements/AmandaNP|AmandaNP]], [[meta:Stewards/Elections 2021/Statements/Operator873|Operator873]], [[meta:Stewards/Elections 2021/Statements/Stanglavine|Stanglavine]], [[meta:Stewards/Elections 2021/Statements/Teles|Teles]], and [[meta:Stewards/Elections 2021/Statements/Wiki13|Wiki13]].

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== WikiLoop 2020 Year in Review ==

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Dear editors, developers and friends:

Thank you for  supporting Project WikiLoop! The year 2020 was an unprecedented one. It was unusual for almost everyone. In spite of this, Project WikiLoop continued the hard work and made some progress that we are proud to share with you. We also wanted to extend a big thank you for your support, advice, contributions and love that make all this possible. 

Head over to our project page on Meta Wikimedia to read [[m:WikiLoop/2020 Year in Review|a brief 2020 Year in Review for WikiLoop.]] 

Thank you for taking the time to review Wikipedia using [http://doublecheck.wikiloop.org/ WikiLoop DoubleCheck.] Your work is important and it matters to everyone. We look forward to continuing our collaboration through 2021! 

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== ''The Signpost'': 28 March 2021 ==

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== Administrators' newsletter – April 2021 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (March 2021).
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:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:Permalink/1009515877#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2021#March 2021|Alexandria]] • [[Special:Permalink/1009515877#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2021#March 2021|Happyme22]] • [[Special:Permalink/1014421250#Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/RexxS closed|RexxS]]

[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''
:*Following a [[Special:Permalink/1012827050#RfC:_Deprecate_criterion_a._from_F7|request for comment]], [[WP:CSD#F7|F7]] (invalid fair-use claim) [[WP:CSD#F7a|subcriterion a]] has been deprecated; it covered immediate deletion of non-free media with invalid fair-use tags.
:*Following a [[Wikipedia talk:Page mover/delete-redirect#RFC on granting delete-redirect to page movers|request for comment]], [[Wikipedia:Page mover|page movers]] were granted the {{code|delete-redirect}} userright, which allows moving a page over a single-revision redirect, regardless of that redirect's target.

[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Technical news'''
:*When you move a page that many editors have on their watchlist the history can be split and it might also not be possible to move it again for a while. This is because of a [[Job queue|job queue]] problem. ({{phab|T278350}})
:*Code to support some very old [[Web browser|web browsers]] is being removed. This could cause issues in those browsers. ({{phab|T277803}})

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
:*A [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Discretionary sanctions/2021 review/Consultation|community consultation]] on the Arbitration Committee [[WP:AC/DS|discretionary sanctions procedure]] is open until April 25.

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== ''The Signpost'': 25 April 2021 ==

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== ''The Signpost'': 25 April 2021 ==

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== ''The Signpost'': 25 April 2021 ==

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== Administrators' newsletter – May 2021 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (April 2021).
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:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:Permalink/1015366981#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2021#April 2021|Enchanter]] • [[Special:Permalink/1016640319#Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case#Carlossuarez46 closed by motion|Carlossuarez46]]

[[File:Wikipedia Interface administrator.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Interface administrator changes'''
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:PermaLink/1020420889#Inactive_interface_administrators_2021-04-28|Ragesoss]]

[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''
:*Following [[Special:Permalink/1020106563#RfC:_Can_editors_request_community_review_of_the_blocks_of_others?|an RfC]], consensus was found that third party appeals are allowed but discouraged.
:*[[WP:DESYSOP2021|The 2021 Desysop Policy RfC]] was closed with no consensus. [[WP:DESYSOP2019|Consensus was found in a previous RfC]] for a community based desysop procedure, though the procedure proposed in the 2021 RfC did not gain consensus.

[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Technical news'''
:*The user group <code>oversight</code> will be renamed to <code>suppress</code>. This is for [[phab:T109327|technical reasons]]. You can comment at {{phab|T112147}} if you have objections.

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
:*The [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Discretionary sanctions/2021 review|community consultation]] on the Arbitration Committee [[WP:AC/DS|discretionary sanctions procedure]] was closed, and an initial draft based on feedback from the now closed consultation is expected to be released in early June to early July for community review.

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== Administrators' newsletter – June 2021 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (May 2021).
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:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-add.svg|20px|alt=added|Added]] [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Ashleyyoursmile|Ashleyyoursmile]] • [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Less Unless|Less Unless]]
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:Permalink/1020780399#Wikipedia:Inactive_administrators/2021#May_2021|Husond]] • [[Special:Permalink/1020780399#Wikipedia:Inactive_administrators/2021#May_2021|MattWade]] • [[Special:Permalink/1020780399#Wikipedia:Inactive_administrators/2021#May_2021|MJCdetroit]] • [[Special:Permalink/1020780399#Wikipedia:Inactive_administrators/2021#May_2021|Carioca]] • [[Special:Permalink/1020780399#Wikipedia:Inactive_administrators/2021#May_2021|Vague Rant]] • [[Special:Permalink/1020780399#Wikipedia:Inactive_administrators/2021#May_2021|Kingboyk]] • [[Special:Permalink/1020780399#Wikipedia:Inactive_administrators/2021#May_2021|Thunderboltz]] • [[Special:Permalink/1020780399#Wikipedia:Inactive_administrators/2021#May_2021|Gwen Gale]] • [[Special:Permalink/1020780399#Wikipedia:Inactive_administrators/2021#May_2021|AniMate]] • [[Wikipedia:Deceased_Wikipedians/2021#SlimVirgin|SlimVirgin]] (deceased)

[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''
:*[[Special:Permalink/1026056600#Proposal: deprecate WP:EA/WP:EAR and close down all active templates or help pages linking to it|Consensus was reached]] to deprecate [[Wikipedia:Editor assistance]].
:*Following a [[Special:Permalink/1024830206#Formally deprecate the book namespace|Request for Comment]] the Book namespace was deprecated.

[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Technical news'''
:*Wikimedia previously used the [[m:IRC|IRC]] network [[Freenode]]. However, due to changes over who controlled the network with reports of a forceful takeover by several ex-staff members, the [[m:IRC/Group_Contacts|Wikimedia IRC Group Contacts]] decided to move to the new [[Libera Chat]] network. It has been reported that Wikimedia related channels on Freenode have been forcibly taken over if they pointed members to Libera. There is a [[:m:IRC/Migrating_to_Libera_Chat|migration guide]] and Wikimedia [[m:Wikimedia Forum#Freenode (IRC)|discussions about this]].

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
:*After a [[WP:ARCA|Clarification request]], the Arbitration Committee modified [[WP:APLRS|Remedy 5]] of the ''Antisemitism in Poland'' case. This means sourcing expectations are a [[WP:DS|discretionary sanction]] instead of being present on all articles. It also details using the talk page or the [[WP:RSN|Reliable Sources Noticeboard]] to discuss disputed sources.

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== Administrators' newsletter – July 2021 ==

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:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:Permalink/1029158270#Desysop request (AGK)|AGK]] • [[Special:Permalink/1026208514#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2021#June 2021|Eliz81]] • [[Special:Permalink/1026208514#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2021#June 2021|Mulad]] • [[Special:Permalink/1026208514#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2021#June 2021|ThaddeusB]] • [[Special:Permalink/1026208514#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2021#June 2021|Vianello]] • [[Special:Permalink/1026208514#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2021#June 2021|Who]]
:[[File:Pictogram voting rename.png|20px|alt=renamed|Renamed]] {{noping|Lacrimosus}} → {{noping|Ikuzaf}}

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:[[File:Gnome-colors-view-refresh.svg|20px|alt=readded|Readded]] [[Special:Permalink/1030897203#Request for IADMIN rights: Ragesoss|Ragesoss]]

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:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[:m:Special:Permalink/21615639#AGK@en.wikipedia|AGK]]

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[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''
:*[[Wikipedia:Village_pump_(proposals)/Archive_181#Delete_all_books_within_the_book_namespace|Consensus has been reached]] to delete all books in the book namespace. There was rough consensus that the deleted books should still be available on request at [[WP:REFUND]] even after the namespace is removed.
:*An [[Wikipedia:Village_pump_(proposals)#RFC:_Pending-changes_protection_of_Today's_featured_article|RfC is open]] to discuss the next steps following a trial which automatically applied pending changes to [[WP:TFA|TFAs]].

[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Technical news'''
:*IP addresses of unregistered users are to [[m:IP Editing: Privacy Enhancement and Abuse Mitigation|be hidden]] from everyone. There is a rough draft of how [[m:IP Editing: Privacy Enhancement and Abuse Mitigation#Updates|IP addresses may be shown to users who need to see them]]. This currently details allowing administrators, checkusers, stewards and those with a new usergroup to view the full IP address of unregistered users. Editors with at least 500 edits and an account over a year old will be able to see all but the end of the IP address in the proposal. The ability to see the IP addresses hidden behind the mask would be dependent on agreeing to not share the parts of the IP address they can see with those who do not have access to the same information. Accessing part of or the full IP address of a masked editor would also be logged. Comments on the draft are being welcomed [[m:Talk:IP Editing: Privacy Enhancement and Abuse Mitigation|at the talk page]].

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
:*The community authorised [[WP:GS/COVID19|COVID-19 general sanctions]] have been superseded by the [[WP:COVIDDS|COVID-19 discretionary sanctions]] following a [[Special:Permalink/1028936864#Motion:_Discretionary_sanctions|motion]] at a case request. Alerts given and sanctions placed under the community authorised general sanctions are now considered alerts for and sanctions under the new discretionary sanctions.

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== ''The Signpost'': 25 July 2021 ==

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== Administrators' newsletter – July 2021 ==

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[[File:Wikipedia Administrator.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Administrator changes'''
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:[[File:Gnome-colors-view-refresh.svg|20px|alt=readded|Readded]] [[Special:PermaLink/1031857467#TheresNoTime permissions restored|TheresNoTime]]

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:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:PermaLink/1036044467#changes to Oversight team|ST47]]

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[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''
:*An [[Wikipedia_talk:Criteria_for_speedy_deletion#G13_delay_(again)|RfC is open]] to add a delay of one week from nomination to deletion for [[WP:G13|G13]] speedy deletions.

[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Technical news'''
:*Last week all wikis were very slow or not accessible for 30 minutes. This was due to server lag caused by regenerating [[:meta:Help:DPL|dynamic lists]] on the Russian Wikinews after a large bulk import. ({{phabricator|T287380}})

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
:*Following an [[Special:PermaLink/1033281841#Amendment request: Palestine-Israel articles 4|amendment request]], the committee has clarified that the Talk page exception to the [[WP:500/30|500/30]] rule in [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Palestine-Israel articles 4#ARBPIA General Sanctions|remedy 5 of the Palestine-Israel articles 4 case]] does not apply to [[WP:RM|requested move discussions]]. 

[[File:Info Simple bw.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Miscellaneous'''
:*You can vote for candidates in the [[:meta:Wikimedia Foundation elections/2021|2021 Board of Trustees elections]] from 4 August to 17 August. Four community elected seats are up for election.

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== ''The Signpost'': 29 August 2021 ==

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== Administrators' newsletter – September 2021 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (August 2021).
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[[File:Wikipedia Administrator.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Administrator changes'''
:[[File:Gnome-colors-view-refresh.svg|20px|alt=readded|Readded]] [[Special:PermaLink/1038896266#Resysop request (Jake Wartenberg)|Jake Wartenberg]]
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:PermaLink/1036520820#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2021#August 2021|Emperor]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1041601075#Desysop Request (Viridian Bovary)|Viridian Bovary]]
:[[File:Pictogram voting rename.png|20px|alt=renamed|Renamed]] {{noping|Ashleyyoursmile}} → {{noping|Viridian Bovary}}

[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''
:*Feedback is requested on the [[Wikipedia:Universal Code of Conduct/Enforcement draft guidelines review|Universal Code of Conduct enforcement draft]] by the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Universal Code of Conduct/Drafting committee#Phase 2|Universal Code of Conduct Phase 2 drafting committee]].
:*A [[Wikipedia:Village_pump_(proposals)#Should_we_use_ECP_on_templates?|RfC is open]] on whether to allow administrators to use extended confirmed protection on [[WP:HIGHRISK|high-risk templates]].
:*A [[Wikipedia:Village_pump_(policy)#Discord_logs|discussion is open]] to decide when, if ever, should discord logs be eligible for removal when posted onwiki (including whether to oversight them)
:*A [[Wikipedia:Village_pump_(proposals)/Archive_183#RFC%3A_Pending-changes_protection_of_Today's_featured_article|RfC]] on the next steps after the trial of [[WP:PC|pending changes]] on [[WP:TFA|TFA]]s has resulted in a 30 day trial of automatic semi protection for TFAs.

[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Technical news'''
:*The Score extension has been re-enabled on public wikis. It has been updated, but has been placed in safe mode to address unresolved security issues. Further information on the security issues can be found on the [[:mw:Extension:Score/2021 security advisory|mediawiki page]].

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
:*[[Wikipedia:Requests for comment/Arbitration Committee Elections December 2021|A request for comment]] is in progress to provide an opportunity to amend the structure, rules, and procedures of [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee Elections December 2021|the Arbitration Committee election]] and resolve any issues not covered by existing rules. Comments and new proposals are welcome.

[[File:Info Simple bw.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Miscellaneous'''
:*The [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2021 review/Issues|2021 RfA review]] is now open for comments.

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== ''The Signpost'': 26 September 2021 ==

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== Administrators' newsletter – October 2021 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (September 2021).

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:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-add.svg|20px|alt=added|Added]] [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Blablubbs|Blablubbs]]
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:PermaLink/1041814128#Requesting a voluntary desysop for Alvestrand|Alvestrand]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1041700744#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2021#September 2021|Black Falcon]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1041700744#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2021#September 2021|Deathphoenix]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1041700744#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2021#September 2021|Dppowell]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1041700744#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2021#September 2021|Mark Arsten]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1047024840#JGHowes|JGHowes]] ([[Wikipedia:Deceased_Wikipedians/2021#James_G._Howes_(JGHowes)|deceased]])

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:[[File:Gnome-colors-view-refresh.svg|20px|alt=readded|Readded]] [[Special:PermaLink/1042925403#changes to functionary team|Callanecc]]
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:PermaLink/1044290313#Changes to functionary team 2|Mkdw]]

[[File:Wikipedia Interface administrator.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Interface administrator changes'''
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:Permalink/1047104570#Inactive interface administrators 2021-09-28|Galobtter]]

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[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''
:* Following [[Special:Diff/1042239556#Should_we_use_ECP_on_templates?|an RfC]], extended confirmed protection may be used preemptively on certain [[WP:HRT|high-risk templates]].
:*Following [[Wikipedia:Village_pump_(policy)/Archive_169#Discord_logs|a discussion at the Village Pump]], there is consensus to treat discord logs the same as IRC logs. This means that discord logs will be oversighted if posted onwiki.

[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Technical news'''
:*[[mw:Help:DiscussionTools|DiscussionTools]] has superseded [[Special:Permalink/1042678970#Reply-link officially superseded by DiscussionTools|Enterprisey's reply-link]] script. Editors may switch using the "Discussion tools" checkbox under {{myprefs|Beta features}}.

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
:*A [[Special:Permalink/1045390397#Extended_confirmed_restriction_omnibus_motion|motion]] has standardised the 500/30 (extended confirmed) restrictions placed by the Arbitration Committee. The standardised restriction is now listed in [[Wikipedia:Arbitration_Committee/Procedures#Extended_confirmed_restriction|the Arbitration Committee's procedures]].
:*Following the closure of the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Iranian politics|Iranian politics]] case, standard discretionary sanctions [[WP:ARBIRPDS|are authorized]] for all edits about, and all pages related to, post-1978 Iranian politics, broadly construed.
:*The Arbitration Committee [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Iranian politics#RfC_moderation|encourages uninvolved administrators]] to use the discretionary sanctions procedure in topic areas where it is authorised to facilitate consensus in RfCs. This includes, but is not limited to, enforcing sectioned comments, word/diff limits and moratoriums on a particular topic from being brought in an RfC for up to a year.

[[File:Info Simple bw.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Miscellaneous'''
:* Editors [[Special:Permalink/1043716941#Proposal to expand trial of Growth team features|have approved]] expanding the trial of Growth Features from 2% of new accounts to 25%, and the share of newcomers getting mentorship from 2% to 5%. Experienced editors are invited to [[Wikipedia:Growth Team features/Mentor list|add themselves to the mentor list]].
:*The [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/CheckUser and Oversight/2021 CUOS appointments|community consultation phase]] of the 2021 CheckUser and Oversight appointments process is open for editors to provide comments and ask questions to candidates.

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== ''The Signpost'': 31 October 2021 ==

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== Administrators' newsletter – November 2021 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (October 2021).

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[[File:Wikipedia Administrator.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Administrator changes'''
:[[File:Gnome-colors-view-refresh.svg|20px|alt=readded|Readded]] [[Special:PermaLink/1048749949#Resysop request (clpo13)|Clpo13]]
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:PermaLink/1047569146#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2021#October 2021|Brian0918]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1047569146#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2021#October 2021|JDoorjam]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1047569146#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2021#October 2021|Karanacs]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1047569146#MrDarcy|MrDarcy]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1047569146#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2021#October 2021|Mindspillage]]

[[File:Wikipedia Interface administrator.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Interface administrator changes'''
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:Permalink/1052405040#Inactive interface administrators 2021-10-28|Evad37]]

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[[File:Oversight logo.png|20px|alt=]] '''Oversight changes'''
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-add.svg|20px|alt=added|Added]] [[Special:Permalink/1049846412#2021 CheckUser and Oversight appointments: candidates appointed|Dreamy Jazz]] • [[Special:Permalink/1049846412#2021 CheckUser and Oversight appointments: candidates appointed|LuK3]]

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[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''
:* [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2021 review/Proposals|Phase 2]] of the 2021 [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2021 review|RfA review]] has commenced which will discuss potential solutions to address the 8 issues [[Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/2021_review#Issues identified|found in Phase 1]]. Proposed solutions that achieve consensus will be implemented and you may propose solutions till 07 November 2021. 

[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Technical news'''
:*[[:meta:Toolhub|Toolhub]] is a catalogue of tools which can be used on Wikimedia wikis. It is at [https://toolhub.wikimedia.org/ https://toolhub.wikimedia.org/].

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
:*{{noping|GeneralNotability}}, {{noping|Mz7}} and {{noping|Cyberpower678}} have been appointed to the [[Wikipedia:Requests for comment/Arbitration Committee Elections December 2021/Electoral Commission|Electoral Commission]] for the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee Elections December 2021|2021 Arbitration Committee Elections]]. {{noping|Ivanvector}} and {{noping|John M Wolfson}} are reserve commissioners.
:*Eligible editors are invited to self-nominate themselves to stand [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee Elections December 2021|in the 2021 Arbitration Committee elections]] from 07 November 2021 until 16 November 2021.

[[File:Info Simple bw.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Miscellaneous'''
:*The [[WP:CUOS2021|2021 CheckUser and Oversight appointments process]] has concluded with the appointment of five new CheckUsers and two new Oversighters.

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== Administrators' newsletter – December 2021 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (November 2021).

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[[File:Wikipedia Administrator.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Administrator changes'''
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:PermaLink/1052942640#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2021#November 2021|A Train]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1052942640#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2021#November 2021|Berean Hunter]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1056156505#Level 1 desysop of Epbr123|Epbr123]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1052942640#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2021#November 2021|GermanJoe]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1056716258#Voluntarily_resigning_my_administrative_permissions|Sanchom]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1057799750#Resigning admin permissions|Mysid]]

[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Technical news'''
:* Unregistered editors using the mobile website are now able to receive notices to indicate they have talk page messages. The notice looks similar to what is already present on desktop, and will be displayed on when viewing any page except mainspace and when editing any page. ({{phab|T284642}})
:* The limit on the number of emails a user can send per day has been made global instead of per-wiki to help prevent abuse. ({{phab|T293866}})

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
:* Voting in the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee Elections December 2021|2021 Arbitration Committee Elections]] is open until 23:59, 06 December 2021 (UTC).
:* The already authorized standard [[WP:AC/DS|discretionary sanctions]] for all pages relating to the [[Horn of Africa]] (defined as including Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea, Djibouti, and adjoining areas if involved in related disputes), broadly construed, [[Special:Permalink/1057777898#Arbitration_motion_regarding_Horn_of_Africa|have been made permanent]].


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== Administrators' newsletter – January 2022 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (December 2021).

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:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:PermaLink/1058022475#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2021#December 2021|Amalthea]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1061851075#Ihcoyc sysop flag|Ihcoyc]] (deceased) • [[Special:PermaLink/1058022475#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2021#December 2021|Kateshortforbob]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1062680920#Desysop request (Kirill Lokshin)|Kirill Lokshin]] • [[Special:Permalink/1061184769#Resign as administrator|Rifleman 82]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1058022475#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2021#December 2021|Ryan Norton]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1058022475#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2021#December 2021|Wrp103]]

[[File:Wikipedia Interface administrator.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Interface administrator changes'''
:[[File:Gnome-colors-view-refresh.svg|20px|alt=readded|Readded]] [[Special:Permalink/1058763805#Interface admin right reinstatement request (Mr. Stradivarius)|Mr. Stradivarius]]

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:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-add.svg|20px|alt=added|Added]] [[Special:Permalink/1061250235#2022 Arbitration Committee|Cabayi]] • [[Special:Permalink/1061250235#2022 Arbitration Committee|Donald Albury]] • [[Special:Permalink/1061250235#2022 Arbitration Committee|Enterprisey]] • [[Special:Permalink/1061250235#2022 Arbitration Committee|Izno]] • [[Special:Permalink/1061250235#2022 Arbitration Committee|Wugapodes]]
:[[File:Gnome-colors-view-refresh.svg|20px|alt=readded|Readded]] [[Special:Permalink/1061250235#2022 Arbitration Committee|Opabinia regalis]]
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:PermaLink/1061250235#2022_Arbitration_Committee|Casliber]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1061250235#2022_Arbitration_Committee|David Fuchs]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1061250235#2022_Arbitration_Committee|Newyorkbrad]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1061250235#2022_Arbitration_Committee|SoWhy]]

[[File:Oversight logo.png|20px|alt=]] '''Oversighter changes'''
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-add.svg|20px|alt=added|Added]] [[Special:Permalink/1061250235#2022 Arbitration Committee|Cabayi]] • [[Special:Permalink/1061250235#2022 Arbitration Committee|Donald Albury]] • [[Special:Permalink/1061250235#2022 Arbitration Committee|Enterprisey]] • [[Special:Permalink/1061250235#2022 Arbitration Committee|Izno]] • [[Special:Permalink/1061250235#2022 Arbitration Committee|Wugapodes]]
:[[File:Gnome-colors-view-refresh.svg|20px|alt=readded|Readded]] [[Special:Permalink/1061250235#2022 Arbitration Committee|Opabinia regalis]]
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:PermaLink/1061250235#2022_Arbitration_Committee|Casliber]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1061250235#2022_Arbitration_Committee|David Fuchs]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1061250235#2022_Arbitration_Committee|Newyorkbrad]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1061250235#2022_Arbitration_Committee|SoWhy]]

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[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''

* Following consensus at the [[WP:RFA2021/P|2021 RfA review]], the autopatrolled user right [[Special:PermaLink/1059122424#Passed: 7D Remove autopatrolled from default toolkit|has been removed]] from the administrators user group; admins can grant themselves the autopatrolled permission if they wish to remain autopatrolled.

*Additionally, consensus for [[Special:Permalink/1059594671#Passed: 6C Administrative action review|proposal 6C of the 2021 RfA review]] has led to the creation of an [[Wikipedia:Administrative action review|administrative action review process]]. The purpose of this process will be to review individual administrator actions and individual actions taken by users holding [[WP:PERM|advanced permissions]].

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''

* Following the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee Elections December 2021#Results|2021 Arbitration Committee elections]], the following editors have been appointed to the Arbitration Committee: {{Noping|Beeblebrox}}, {{Noping|Cabayi}}, {{Noping|Donald Albury}}, {{Noping|Enterprisey}}, {{Noping|Izno}}, {{Noping|Opabinia regalis}}, {{Noping|Worm That Turned}}, {{Noping|Wugapodes}}.

[[File:Info Simple bw.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Miscellaneous'''

*The [[Wikipedia:Functionaries#Mailing_list|functionaries email list]] (''{{NonSpamEmail|functionaries-en|lists.wikimedia.org}}'') will no longer accept incoming emails apart from those sent by list members and WMF staff. Private concerns, apart from those requiring oversight, should be directly sent to [[Wikipedia:Arbitration_Committee#Contacting_the_Committee|the Arbitration Committee]].

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== Administrators' newsletter – February 2022 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (January 2022).

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[[File:Wikipedia Administrator.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Administrator changes'''
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:PermaLink/1068615110#Desysop request - AustralianRupert|AustralianRupert]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1063149836#Desysop request (Cimon Avaro)|Cimon Avaro]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1064599796#Desysop request (Euryalus)|Euryalus]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1063813741#Desysop request (Jehochman)|Jehochman]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1063063069#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2022#January 2022|Nunh-huh]]
:[[File:Gnome-colors-view-refresh.svg|20px|alt=readded|Readded]] [[Special:PermaLink/1065125153#Resysop request (28bytes)|28bytes]]

[[File:Wikipedia bureaucrat.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Bureaucrat changes'''
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:[[File:Gnome-colors-view-refresh.svg|20px|alt=readded|Readded]] [[Special:Permalink/1067157708#Re-intadmin request (Evad37)|Evad37]] • [[Special:Permalink/1063140320#Interface admin request (Galobtter)|Galobtter]]
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:PermaLink/1063407958#Inactive interface administrators 2021-12-28|Ragesoss]]

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[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''
:*The [[:meta:Universal Code of Conduct/Enforcement guidelines|Universal Code of Conduct enforcement guidelines]] have been published for consideration. Voting to ratify this guideline is planned to take place 7 March to 21 March. Comments can be made on [[:meta:Talk:Universal Code of Conduct/Enforcement guidelines|the talk page]].

[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Technical news'''
:*The user group <code>oversight</code> will be renamed <code>suppress</code> in around 3 weeks. This will not affect the name shown to users and is simply a change in the technical name of the user group. The change is being made for [[phab:T109327|technical reasons]]. You can comment [[phab:T112147|in Phabricator]] if you have objections.
:*[[:mw:Talk pages project/Replying|The Reply Tool]] feature, which is a part of Discussion Tools, will be opt-out for everyone logged in or logged out starting 7 February 2022. Editors wishing to comment on this can do so in the relevant [[Wikipedia:Village_pump_(proposals)#Offering_the_Reply_Tool_as_an_opt-out_feature|Village Pump discussion]].

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
:*[[WP:A/R/M#Discretionary sanctions topic area changes|Community input is requested]] on several motions aimed at addressing [[WP:DS|discretionary sanctions]] that are no longer needed or overly broad.
:*The Arbitration Committee has [[Wikipedia:Arbitration_Committee/Noticeboard#General comment regarding appeals to the Arbitration Committee|published a generalised comment]] regarding successful appeals of sanctions that it can review (such as checkuser blocks).
:*[[Special:Permalink/1064847441#Motion:_Resolution_of_this_case_request_(1)|A motion]] related to the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Antisemitism_in_Poland|Antisemitism in Poland]] case was passed following a [[Special:Permalink/1064847441#Warsaw concentration camp|declined case request]].

[[File:Info Simple bw.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Miscellaneous'''
:*Voting in the [[:meta:Stewards/Elections 2022|2022 Steward elections]] will begin on 07 February 2022, 14:00 (UTC) and end on 26 February 2022, 13:59 (UTC). The [[:meta:Stewards/Confirm/2022|confirmation process]] of current stewards is being held in parallel. You can automatically [https://meta.toolforge.org/accounteligibility/61 check your eligibility] to vote.
:*Voting in the [[:meta:Community Wishlist Survey 2022|2022 Community Wishlist Survey]] is open until 11 February 2022.

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== ''The Signpost'': 27 February 2022 ==

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== Administrators' newsletter – March 2022 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (February 2022).

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:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-add.svg|20px|alt=added|Added]] [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Modussiccandi|Modussiccandi]]
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:PermaLink/1069275362#Desysop request - BOZ|BOZ]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1070570046#Brookie|Brookie]] (deceased) • [[Special:PermaLink/1069174576#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2022#February 2022|Jackmcbarn]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1069174576#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2022#February 2022|Jamesday]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1074180597#Arbitration motion regarding Jonathunder|Jonathunder]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1069174576#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2022#February 2022|Master of Puppets]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1069174576#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2022#February 2022|Saravask]]

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[[File:Checkuser Logo.svg|20px|alt=]] '''CheckUser changes'''
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:PermaLink/1069487685#Changes to functionary team|Callanecc]]

[[File:Oversight logo.png|20px|alt=]] '''Oversighter changes'''
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:PermaLink/1069487685#Changes to functionary team|Callanecc]]

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[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''
:*[[Wikipedia_talk:Revision_deletion#Proposal_to_remove_"attribution"_clauses_from_RD1|A RfC is open]] to change the wording of [[Wikipedia:Revision deletion|revision deletion criterion 1]] to remove the sentence relating to non-infringing contributions.
:*[[Wikipedia:Village_pump_(policy)#Proposal_to_ban_draftifying_articles_more_than_90_days_old_without_consensus|A RfC is open]] to discuss prohibiting draftification of articles over 90 days old.

[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Technical news'''
:*The deployment of the reply tool as an opt-out feature, as announced in last month's newsletter, has been delayed to 7 March. Feedback and comments are being welcomed at [[Wikipedia talk:Talk pages project]]. ({{phab|T296645}})
:*[[Special:Nuke]] will now allow the selection of standard deletion reasons to be used when mass-deleting pages. This was a [[m:Community Wishlist Survey 2022/Admins and patrollers/Mass-delete to offer drop-down of standard reasons, or templated reasons.|Community Wishlist Survey request]] from 2022. ({{phab|T25020}})
:*The ability to undelete the talk page when undeleting a page using [[Special:Undelete]] or the API will be added soon. This change [[:m:Community_Wishlist_Survey_2021/(Un)delete_associated_talk_page|was requested in the 2021 Community Wishlist Survey]]. ({{phab|T295389}})

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
:*[[Special:Permalink/1070147969#Discretionary_sanctions_topic_area_changes|Several unused discretionary sanctions and article probation remedies]] have been rescinded. This follows the community feedback from the [[WP:DS2021|2021 Discretionary Sanctions review]].

[[File:Info Simple bw.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Miscellaneous'''
:* The 2022 appointees for the [[:m:Ombuds commission|Ombuds commission]] are [[m:User:Érico|Érico]], [[m:User:Faendalimas|Faendalimas]], [[m:User:Galahad|Galahad]], [[m:User:Infinite0694|Infinite0694]], [[m:User:Mykola7|Mykola7]], [[m:User:Olugold|Olugold]], [[m:User:Udehb|Udehb]] and [[m:User:Zabe|Zabe]] as regular members and [[m:User:Ameisenigel|Ameisenigel]] and [[m:User:JJMC89|JJMC89]] as advisory members.
:* Following the [[meta:Stewards/Elections 2022|2022 Steward Elections]], the following editors have been appointed as stewards: [[meta:Stewards/Elections 2022/Statements/AntiCompositeNumber|AntiCompositeNumber]], [[meta:Stewards/Elections 2022/Statements/BRPever|BRPever]], [[meta:Stewards/Elections 2022/Statements/Hasley|Hasley]], [[meta:Stewards/Elections 2022/Statements/TheresNoTime|TheresNoTime]], and [[meta:Stewards/Elections 2022/Statements/Vermont|Vermont]].
:*The 2022 [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Community Wishlist Survey 2022/Results|Community Wishlist Survey results]] have been published alongside [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Community Wishlist Survey/Updates/2022 results#leaderboard|the ranking of prioritized proposals]].
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== Administrators' newsletter – April 2022 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (March 2022).

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:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-add.svg|20px|alt=added|Added]] [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Firefly|Firefly]] • [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Sdrqaz|Sdrqaz]]
:[[File:Gnome-colors-view-refresh.svg|20px|alt=readded|Readded]] [[Special:PermaLink/1076228437#Request Re-Sysop (Ad Orientem)|Ad Orientem]]
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:PermaLink/1077600505#Arbitration motion regarding Geschichte|Geschichte]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1074584328#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2022#March 2022|Ryan Postlethwaite]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1074584328#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2022#March 2022|Sabine's Sunbird]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1074584328#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2022#March 2022|Wassupwestcoast]]

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[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''
*[[Wikipedia:Village pump (policy)/Request for comment on administrator activity requirements|An RfC is open]] proposing a change to the minimum [[Wikipedia:Administrators#Procedural_removal_for_inactive_administrators|activity requirements for administrators]].

[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Technical news'''
* Access to [[Special:RevisionDelete]] has been expanded to include users who have the <code>deletelogentry</code> and <code>deletedhistory</code> rights. This means that those in the [[Special:ListUsers/researcher|Researcher]] user group and [[Special:ListUsers/checkuser|Checkusers]] who are not administrators can now access [[Special:RevisionDelete]]. The users able to view the special page after this change are the 3 users in the Researcher group, as there are currently no checkusers who are not already administrators. ({{phab|T301928}})
* When viewing deleted revisions or diffs on [[Special:Undelete]] a back link to the undelete page for the associated page is now present. ({{phab|T284114}})

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
*{{section link|Wikipedia:Arbitration_Committee/Procedures#Opening_of_proceedings}} has been updated to reflect current practice following a [[Special:Permalink/1079905119#Opening_of_proceedings_amendment|motion]].
*A arbitration case regarding [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Skepticism and coordinated editing|Skepticism and coordinated editing]] has been closed.
*A arbitration case regarding [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/WikiProject Tropical Cyclones|WikiProject Tropical Cyclones]] has been opened.

[[File:Info Simple bw.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Miscellaneous'''
*Voting for the [[meta:Universal Code of Conduct/Enforcement guidelines/Voting|Universal Code of Conduct Enforcement guidelines]] has closed, and the [[:meta:Universal_Code_of_Conduct/Enforcement_guidelines/Voting/Results|results]] were that 56.98% of voters supported the guidelines. The results of this vote mean the [https://wikimediafoundation.org/role/board/ Wikimedia Foundation Board] will now review the guidelines.
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== Administrators' newsletter – May 2022 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (April 2022).

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[[File:Wikipedia Administrator.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Administrator changes'''
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-add.svg|20px|alt=added|Added]] [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Colin M|Colin M]]
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:PermaLink/1080392692#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2022#April 2022|David.Monniaux]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1080392692#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2022#April 2022|Fribbler]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1080392692#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2022#April 2022|Grue]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1082971166#Desysop request (Kpjas)|Kpjas]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1080392692#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2022#April 2022|West.andrew.g]]

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[[File:Oversight logo.png|20px|alt=]] '''Oversighter changes'''
:[[File:Gnome-colors-view-refresh.svg|20px|alt=readded|Readded]] [[Special:PermaLink/1083958466#Changes to the functionary team|Ks0stm]]

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[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''
* Following an [[Wikipedia:Village pump (policy)/Request for comment on administrator activity requirements|RfC]], a change has been made to the [[Wikipedia:Administrators#Procedural removal for inactive administrators|administrators inactivity policy]]. Under the new policy, if an administrator has not made at least 100 edits over a period of 5 years they may be desysopped for inactivity.
* Following a [[Wikipedia:Bureaucrats' noticeboard/Archive 47#Request for comment on Bureaucrat activity requirements|discussion]] on the [[WP:BN|bureaucrat's noticeboard]], a change has been made to the [[Wikipedia:Bureaucrats#Inactive bureaucrat accounts|bureaucrats inactivity policy]].

[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Technical news'''
* The ability to undelete the associated talk page when undeleting a page has been added. This was the [[m:Community Wishlist Survey 2021/Admins and patrollers/(Un)delete associated talk page|11th wish of the 2021 Community Wishlist Survey]].
* A public status system for WMF wikis has been created. It is located at https://www.wikimediastatus.net/ and is hosted separately to WMF wikis so in the case of an outage it will remain viewable.

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
* [[Wikipedia:Requests_for_arbitration/St_Christopher#Single-purpose_accounts_restrained|Remedy 2]] of the ''St Christopher'' case has been rescinded following a [[Special:Permalink/1084812241#St Christopher|motion]]. The remedy previously authorised administrators to place a ban on single-purpose accounts who were disruptively editing on the article [[St Christopher Iba Mar Diop College of Medicine]] or related pages from those pages.

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== ''The Signpost'': 29 May 2022 ==

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== Administrators' newsletter – June 2022 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (May 2022).

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:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-add.svg|20px|alt=added|Added]] [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Tamzin|Tamzin]]
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:PermaLink/1085519452#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2022#May 2022|Barek]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1085519452#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2022#May 2022|Darkwind]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1085519452#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2022#May 2022|Geometry guy]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1087323198#Desysop User:ProcseeBot|ProcseeBot]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1085519452#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2022#May 2022|RoyBoy]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1088587925#Voluntary desysop request ( Sean Whitton)|Sean Whitton]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1087778488#Setting down tools for a while (Valereee)|Valereee]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1085519452#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2022#May 2022|Visorstuff]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1085519452#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2022#May 2022|WAvegetarian]]
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[[File:Checkuser Logo.svg|20px|alt=]] '''CheckUser changes'''
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:Permalink/1088868344#Changes to the functionaries team|Ivanvector]]

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[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''
* Several areas of improvement collated from [[:m:Universal Code of Conduct/Enforcement guidelines/Voting/Results|community member votes]] have been identified in the [[:m:Universal Code of Conduct/Enforcement guidelines|Universal Code of Conduct Enforcement guidelines]]. The areas of improvement have been sent back for review and you are [[:m:Universal Code of Conduct/Enforcement guidelines/Revision discussions/Announcement|invited to provide input]] on these areas.

[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Technical news'''
* Administrators using the mobile web interface can now access [[Special:Block]] directly from user pages. ({{phab|T307341}})
* The [[:m:IP Editing: Privacy Enhancement and Abuse Mitigation/IP Info feature|IP Info feature]] has been [[:m:IP Editing: Privacy Enhancement and Abuse Mitigation/IP Info feature#May 24, 2022|deployed]] to all wikis as a Beta Feature. Any autoconfirmed user may enable the feature using the "IP info" checkbox under {{myprefs|Beta features}}. Autoconfirmed users will be able to access basic information about an IP address that includes the country and connection method. Those with advanced privileges (admin, bureaucrat, checkuser) will have access to extra information that includes the Internet Service Provider and more specific location.

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
* [[Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Rachel Marsden#Articles which relate to Rachel Marsden|Remedy 2]] of the ''Rachel Marsden'' case has been rescinded following a [[Special:Permalink/1087968989#Rachel Marsden|motion]]. The remedy previously authorised administrators to delete or reduce to a stub, together with their talk pages, articles related to [[Rachel Marsden]] when they violate [[Wikipedia:Biographies of living persons|Wikipedia's biographies of living persons policy]].
* An arbitration case regarding [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/WikiProject Tropical Cyclones|WikiProject Tropical Cyclones]] has been closed.

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== ''The Signpost'': 26 June 2022 ==

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== Administrators' newsletter – July 2022 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (June 2022).

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:[[File:Pictogram voting rename.png|20px|alt=renamed|Renamed]] {{noping|Drilnoth}} → {{noping|AFigureOfBlue}}

[[File:Wikipedia bureaucrat.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Bureaucrat changes'''
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-add.svg|20px|alt=added|Added]] [[Wikipedia:Requests for bureaucratship/Lee Vilenski|Lee Vilenski]]

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[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Technical news'''
* <code>user_global_editcount</code> is a new variable that can be used in [[Special:AbuseFilter|abuse filters]] to avoid affecting globally active users. ({{phab|T130439}})

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
* An arbitration case regarding [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Conduct in deletion-related editing|conduct in deletion-related editing]] has been opened.

[[File:Info Simple bw.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Miscellaneous'''
* The New Pages Patrol queue has around 10,000 articles to be reviewed. As all administrators have the patrol right, please consider helping out. The queue is [[Special:NewPagesFeed|here]]. For further information on the state of the project, see the latest [[Wikipedia:New_pages_patrol/Coordination#Newsletter_28|NPP newsletter]].
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== ''The Signpost'': 1 August 2022 ==

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== Administrators' newsletter – August 2022 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (July 2022).

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:[[File:Gnome-colors-view-refresh.svg|20px|alt=readded|Readded]] [[Special:PermaLink/1098826875#Resysop (Valereee)|Valereee]]
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:PermaLink/1096590189#RIP_Desysop_(Anthony_Appleyard)|Anthony Appleyard]] ([[Wikipedia:Deceased Wikipedians/2022#Anthony Appleyard|deceased]]) • [[Special:PermaLink/1095934361#Inactive_admins_for_July_2022|Capitalistroadster]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1095934361#Inactive_admins_for_July_2022|Samsara]]

[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''
* [[Wikipedia:Village_pump_(proposals)/Archive_190#RfC%3A_Showing_Editnotices_to_mobile_editors|An RfC]] has been closed with consensus to add javascript that will show edit notices for editors editing via a mobile device. This only works for users using a mobile browser, so iOS app editors will still not be able to see edit notices.
* [[Special:Permalink/1099239489#Notability_of_train_stations|An RfC]] has been closed with the consensus that train stations are not inherently notable.

[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Technical news'''
* The [[:wikimania:Hackathon|Wikimania 2022 Hackathon]] will take place virtually from 11 August to 14 August.
* Administrators will now see links on user pages for "Change block" and "Unblock user" instead of just "Block user" if the user is already blocked. ([[phab:T308570|T308570]])

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
* The arbitration case request ''[[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Geschichte|Geschichte]]'' has been automatically closed after a 3 month suspension of the case.

[[File:Info Simple bw.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Miscellaneous'''
* You can vote for candidates in the [[:meta:Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022|2022 Board of Trustees elections]] from 16 August to 30 August. Two community elected seats are up for election.
* [[:wikimania:Wikimania|Wikimania 2022]] is taking place virtually from 11 August to 14 August. The schedule for wikimania is listed [[:wikimania:Program/Schedule|here]]. There are also a number of [[:wikimania:In-person_events|in-person events]] associated with Wikimania around the world.
* '''Tech tip''': When revision-deleting on desktop, hold {{key|shift}} between clicking two checkboxes to select every box in that range.

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== ''The Signpost'': 31 August 2022 ==

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== Administrators' newsletter – September 2022 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (August 2022).

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:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:PermaLink/1101685332#Inactive admins for August 2022|Aldux]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1103168324#Voluntary self-revocation of adminship (Graham Beards)|Graham Beards]] • [[Special:PermaLink/1101685332#Inactive admins for August 2022|Nyttend]]

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:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:PermaLink/1107247368#Inactive interface administrators 2022-08-28|Mr. Stradivarius]]

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[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''
* [[Wikipedia:Village_pump_(proposals)#Defining_a_process_for_the_discussion_of_making_Vector_2022_the_new_default|A discussion]] is open to define a process by which Vector 2022 can be made the default for all users.
* [[Wikipedia:Reliable_sources/Noticeboard#RFC:_Fox_News_(news):_politics_&_science|An RfC]] is open to gain consensus on whether [[Fox News]] is [[WP:RS|reliable]] for science and politics.

[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Technical news'''
* [[m:Special:MyLanguage/IP Editing: Privacy Enhancement and Abuse Mitigation/IP Editing Restriction Study/Farsi Wikipedia|The impact report]] on the effects of disabling IP editing on the Persian (Farsi) Wikipedia has been released.
* The WMF is looking into making a [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Private Incident Reporting System|Private Incident Reporting System (PIRS)]] system to improve the reporting of harmful incidents through easier and safer reporting. You can leave comments on the talk page by answering the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Private Incident Reporting System#Phase 1|questions provided]]. Users who have faced harmful situations are also invited to join a PIRS interview to share the experience. To sign up [[m:Special:EmailUser/MAna_(WMF)|please email]] [[m:User:MAna (WMF)|Madalina Ana]].

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
* An arbitration case regarding [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Conduct in deletion-related editing|Conduct in deletion-related editing]] has been closed. The Arbitration Committee [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Conduct_in_deletion-related_editing#Request_for_Comment|passed a remedy]] as part of the final decision to create a request for comment (RfC) on how to handle mass nominations at Articles for Deletion (AfD).
* The arbitration case request ''[[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Jonathunder|Jonathunder]]'' has been automatically closed after a 6 month suspension of the case.

[[File:Info Simple bw.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Miscellaneous'''
* The new pages patrol (NPP) team has prepared an appeal to the Wikimedia Foundation (WMF) for assistance with addressing Page Curation bugs and requested features. You are encouraged to read the [[Wikipedia:New pages patrol/Coordination/2022 WMF letter|open letter]] before it is sent, and if you support it, consider signing it. It is not a discussion, just a signature will suffice.
* Voting for candidates for the [[:meta:Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022|Wikimedia Board of Trustees]] is open until 6 September.

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== ''The Signpost'': 30 September 2022 ==

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== Administrators' newsletter – October 2022 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (September 2022).

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:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-add.svg|20px|alt=added|Added]] [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/ScottishFinnishRadish|ScottishFinnishRadish]]
:[[File:Gnome-colors-view-refresh.svg|20px|alt=readded|Readded]] [[Special:Permalink/1112510479#Staxringold restoration of permissions|Staxringold]]
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:PermaLink/1112841671#RIP desysop performed: Ahoerstemeier|Ahoerstemeier]] ([[Wikipedia:Deceased Wikipedians/2022#Ahoerstemeier|deceased]]) • [[Special:Permalink/1110992912#deSysop request (Ched)|Ched]]

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[[File:Wikipedia Interface administrator.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Interface administrator changes'''
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:PermaLink/1113004913#Inactive interface administrators 2022-09-28|Cyberpower678]]

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[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''
* [[Special:Permalink/1111807998#RfC:_Updating_BLOCKEVIDENCE|Following an RfC]], consensus was found that if the rationale for a block depends on information that is not available to all administrators, that information should be sent to the [[WP:ARB|Arbitration Committee]], a [[Wikipedia:Checkuser|checkuser]] or an [[WP:SIGHT|oversighter]] for action (as applicable, per [[Wikipedia:Arbitration_Committee/Noticeboard/Archive_13#Special_Circumstances_Blocks|ArbCom's recent updated guidance]]) instead of the administrator making the block.
* [[Wikipedia:Reliable_sources/Noticeboard/Archive_385#RFC%3A_Fox_News_(news)%3A_politics_%26_science|Following an RfC]], consensus has been found that, in the context of politics and science, the reliability of [[FoxNews.com]] is unclear and that additional considerations apply to its use.
* Community comment on [[:meta:Universal Code of Conduct/Revised enforcement guidelines|the revised Universal Code of Conduct enforcement guidelines]] is requested until 8 October. 

[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Technical news'''
* The [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Articles for creation/Helper script|Articles for creation helper script]] now automatically recognises administrator accounts which means your name does not need to be listed at [[WP:AFCP]] to help out. If you wish to help out at AFC, enable AFCH by navigating to {{myprefs|Gadgets}} and checking the "Yet Another AfC Helper Script" box.

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
* [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Muhammad_images#Discretionary_sanctions|Remedy 8.1]] of the ''Muhammad images'' case will be rescinded 1 November following a [[Special:Permalink/1107517787#Sunset of Muhammed images|motion]].
* [[Special:Permalink/1111557733#Conduct_in_deletion-related_editing_RfC|A modification]] to the deletion RfC remedy in the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Conduct in deletion-related editing|Conduct in deletion-related editing]] case has been made to reaffirm the independence of the RfC and allow the moderators to split the RfC in two.
* The [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Discretionary sanctions/2021-22 review/Phase II consultation|second phase]] of the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Discretionary sanctions/2021-22 review|2021-22 Discretionary Sanctions Review]] closes 3 October.

[[File:Info Simple bw.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Miscellaneous'''
* An administrator's account was recently compromised. Administrators are encouraged to check that their [[Wikipedia:User_account_security#In_general|passwords are secure]], and reminded that ArbCom [[WP:RETURN|reserves the right to not restore adminship]] in cases of poor account security. You can also use [[Help:Two-factor_authentication|two-factor authentication]] (2FA) to provide an extra level of security.
* Self-nominations for the [[Wikipedia:Requests for comment/Arbitration Committee Elections December 2022/Electoral Commission|electoral commission]] for the [[Wikipedia:Requests for comment/Arbitration Committee Elections December 2022|2022 Arbitration Committee elections]] open 2 October and close 8 October.
* You are invited to comment on candidates in the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/CheckUser and Oversight/2022 CUOS appointments|2022 CUOS appointments process]].
* An [[Wikipedia:Requests_for_comment/Deployment_of_Vector_(2022)|RfC is open]] to discuss whether to make Vector 2022 the default skin on desktop.
* '''Tech tip''': You can do a fuzzy search of all deleted page titles at [[Special:Undelete]].
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== ''The Signpost'': 31 October 2022 ==

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== Administrators' newsletter – November 2022 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (October 2022).

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|[[Special:PermaLink/1115544322#Voluntarily Resigning Administrative Privileges (Atama)|Atama]]
|[[Special:PermaLink/1113343436#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2022#October 2022|Astronautics~enwiki]]
|[[Special:PermaLink/1115697111#Level II desysop of Athaenara|Athaenara]]
|[[Special:PermaLink/1118722802#Desysop request (Eddie891)|Eddie891]]
|[[Special:PermaLink/1113343436#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2022#October 2022|GraemeL]]
|[[Special:PermaLink/1113835751#Removal of administrative permissions (Marianocecowski)|Marianocecowski]]
|[[Special:PermaLink/1113343436#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2022#October 2022|Natalya]]
|[[Special:PermanentLink/1116966713#Resignation due to unsupportive community and universally unpleasant interactions|Pratyeka]]
|[[Special:PermaLink/1113343436#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2022#October 2022|SB Johnny]]
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[[File:Wikipedia Interface administrator.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Interface administrator changes'''
*[[File:Gnome-colors-list-add.svg|20px|alt=added|Added]] [[Special:PermaLink/1114811091#Request for interface administrator (TheresNoTime)|TheresNoTime]]
*[[File:Gnome-colors-view-refresh.svg|20px|alt=readded|Readded]] [[Special:PermanentLink/1116877456#Request for IADMIN rights: Ragesoss|Ragesoss]]

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*[[File:Gnome-colors-list-add.svg|20px|alt=added|Added]] {{hlist|class=inline
|[[Special:PermaLink/1115611023#2022 CheckUser and Oversight appointments: candidates appointed|Blablubbs]]
|[[Special:PermaLink/1115611023#2022 CheckUser and Oversight appointments: candidates appointed|Firefly]]
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*[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:PermaLink/1115674046#Changes to the functionary team|Joe Roe]]

[[File:Oversight logo.png|20px|alt=]] '''Oversight changes'''
*[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:PermaLink/1115674046#Changes to the functionary team|DGG]]

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[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''
* The [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Requests for comment/Article creation at scale|article creation at scale]] RfC opened on 3 October and will be open until at least 2 November.
* An [[Wikipedia_talk:Requests_for_adminship#RfC:_should_RfAs_be_put_on_hold_automatically?|RfC is open]] to discuss having open [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship|requests for adminship]] automatically placed on hold after the seven-day period has elapsed, pending closure or other action by a [[WP:CRAT|bureaucrat]].

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
* Eligible editors are invited to self-nominate themselves from 13 November 2022 until 22 November 2022 to stand [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee Elections December 2022|in the 2022 Arbitration Committee elections]].
* The [[WP:ARBCOM|arbitration]] case request titled ''Athaenara'' has been resolved by [[Special:Permalink/1116499056#Motion: Athaenara|motion]].
* The [[WP:ARBCOM|arbitration]] case ''[[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Reversal and reinstatement of Athaenara's block|Reversal and reinstatement of Athaenara's block]]'' has entered the proposed decision stage.
* {{noping|AmandaNP}}, {{noping|Mz7}} and {{noping|Cyberpower678}} have been appointed to the [[Wikipedia:Requests for comment/Arbitration Committee Elections December 2022/Electoral Commission|Electoral Commission]] for the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee Elections December 2022|2022 Arbitration Committee Elections]]. {{noping|Xaosflux}} and {{noping|Dr vulpes}} are reserve commissioners.

[[File:Info Simple bw.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Miscellaneous'''
* The [[WP:CUOS2022|2022 CheckUser and Oversight appointments process]] has concluded with the appointment of two new CheckUsers.
* You can add yourself to [[Wikipedia:List of administrators/Timezones|the centralised page listing time zones of administrators]].
* '''Tech tip''': Wikimarkup in a block summary is parsed in the notice that the blockee sees. You can use templates with custom options to specify situations like {{tlx|rangeblock|2=create=yes}} or {{tlx|uw-ublock|2=contains profanity}}.

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== ''The Signpost'': 28 November 2022 ==

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== Administrators' newsletter – December 2022 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (November 2022).

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|[[Special:PermanentLink/1124088089#Resysop request (Eddie891)|Eddie891]]
|[[Special:PermanentLink/1120868356#Resysop request (Euryalus)|Euryalus]]
|[[Special:PermanentLink/1123295255#+admin|TheresNoTime]]
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:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] {{hlist|class=inline
|[[Special:PermanentLink/1124569540#Suspension of admin permissions (Alex.muller)|Alex.muller]]
|[[Special:PermaLink/1119325581#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2022#November 2022|Excirial]]
|[[Special:PermaLink/1121051071#Desysop request (RedWordSmith)|RedWordSmith]]
|[[Special:PermaLink/1119325581#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2022#November 2022|Ron Ritzman]]
|[[Special:PermaLink/1119408173#Desysop request (TheresNoTime)|TheresNoTime]]
|[[Special:PermaLink/1121893243#Level II desysop of Stephen|Stephen]]
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[[File:Wikipedia Interface administrator.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Interface administrator changes'''
:[[File:Gnome-colors-view-refresh.svg|20px|alt=readded|Readded]] [[Special:PermanentLink/1123295255#++intadmin|TheresNoTime]]
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:PermaLink/1119408173#Desysop request (TheresNoTime)|TheresNoTime]]

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:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[meta:Special:PermaLink/24002955#TheresNoTime@en.wikipedia (CheckUser)|TheresNoTime]]

[[File:Oversight logo.png|20px|alt=]] '''Oversight changes'''
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[meta:Special:PermaLink/24002956#TheresNoTime@en.wikipedia (Oversight)|TheresNoTime]]

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[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''
* [[Special:Permalink/1120243306#RfC:_should_RfAs_be_put_on_hold_automatically?|Consensus has been found in an RfC]] to automatically place RfAs on hold after one week.
* The [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Requests for comment/Article creation at scale|article creation at scale]] RfC has [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Requests for comment/Article creation at scale/Closing statement|been closed]].
* [[Special:Permalink/1123894088#RfC on the banners for the December 2022 fundraising campaign|An RfC]] on the banners for the December 2022 fundraising campaign has been closed.

[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Technical news'''
* A new preference named "Enable limited width mode" has been added to the [[Special:Preferences#mw-prefsection-rendering|Vector 2022 skin]]. The preference is also shown as a toggle on every page if your monitor is 1600 pixels or wider. When disabled it removes the whitespace added by Vector 2022 on the left and right of the page content. Disabling this preference has the same effect as enabling the [[MediaWiki:Gadget-wide-vector-2022.css|wide-vector-2022]] gadget. ({{phab|T319449}})

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
* [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee Elections December 2022#Election%20timeline|Eligible users]] are invited to [[Special:SecurePoll/vote/804|vote on candidates]] for the Arbitration Committee until 23:59 December 12, 2022 (UTC).  Candidate statements can be seen [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee Elections December 2022/Candidates|here]].
* [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Discretionary sanctions/2021-22 review/Proposed decision|The proposed decision]] for the [[WP:DS2022|2021-22 review of the discretionary sanctions system]] is open.
* The arbitration case ''[[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Reversal and reinstatement of Athaenara's block|Reversal and reinstatement of Athaenara's block]]'' has been closed.
* The arbitration case ''[[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Stephen|Stephen]]'' has been opened and the proposed decision is expected 1 December 2022.
* A [[Special:Permalink/1122681777#Level 2 contacting admins|motion]] has modified the procedures for contacting an admin facing [[WP:LEVEL2|Level 2 desysop]].

[[File:Info Simple bw.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Miscellaneous'''
* '''Tech tip''': A single IPv6 connection usually has access to a "subnet" of 18 quintillion IPs. Add <code>/64</code> to the end of an IP in [[Special:Contributions]] to see all of a subnet's edits, and [[WP:/64|consider blocking the whole subnet]] rather than an IP that may change within a minute.
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== ''The Signpost'': 1 January 2023 ==

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== Administrators' newsletter – January 2023 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (December 2022).

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|[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/ComplexRational|ComplexRational]]
|[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Extraordinary Writ|Extraordinary Writ]]
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:[[File:Gnome-colors-view-refresh.svg|20px|alt=readded|Readded]] [[Special:PermanentLink/1126174243#Resysop request (Stephen)|Stephen]]
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|[[Special:PermanentLink/1124879890#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2022#December 2022|Andrew Yong]]
|[[Special:PermanentLink/1124879890#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2022#December 2022|Dbenbenn]]
|[[Special:PermanentLink/1124879890#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2022#December 2022|DESiegel]]
|[[Special:PermanentLink/1124965336#Removal of admin permissions (GlassCobra)|GlassCobra]]
|[[Special:PermanentLink/1126715472#Resignation of administrative privs|Joe Decker]]
|[[Special:PermanentLink/1124925762#Suspension of admin privs - Nancy|Nancy]]
|[[Special:PermanentLink/1124894056#Removal of admin permissions (Pathoschild)|Pathoschild]]
|[[Special:PermanentLink/1125435591#Request removal of Admin permissions for StuffOfInterest|StuffOfInterest]]
|[[Special:PermanentLink/1130368896#Please remove my admin rights (William Pietri)|William Pietri]]
|[[Special:PermanentLink/1128518473#Resigning adminship (Wwwwolf)|Wwwwolf]]
|[[Special:PermanentLink/1124879890#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2022#December 2022|Xdamr]]
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:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:Permalink/1130211469#Inactive interface administrators 2022-12-28|Nihiltres]]
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:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-add.svg|20px|alt=added|Added]] [[Special:PermanentLink/1128960189#2023 Arbitration Committee|Moneytrees]]

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|[[Special:PermanentLink/1129340349#Change to the Checkuser team|Ivanvector]]
|[[Special:PermanentLink/1128960189#2023 Arbitration Committee|SilkTork]]
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[[File:Oversight logo.png|20px|alt=]] '''Oversighter changes'''
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-add.svg|20px|alt=added|Added]] {{hlist|class=inline
|[[Special:PermanentLink/1128960189#2023 Arbitration Committee|GeneralNotability]]
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[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''
*[[WP:CSD|Speedy deletion criterion]] [[WP:A5|A5]] (transwikied articles) has been repealed following an [[Special:Permalink/1130280550#A5. Transwikied articles - Wiktionary|unopposed proposal]].

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
* Following the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee Elections December 2022#Results|2022 Arbitration Committee elections]], the following editors have been appointed to the Arbitration Committee: {{Noping|Barkeep49}}, {{Noping|CaptainEek}}, {{Noping|GeneralNotability}}, {{Noping|Guerillero}}, {{Noping|L235}}, {{Noping|Moneytrees}}, {{Noping|Primefac}}, {{Noping|SilkTork}}.
* The [[WP:CT2022|2021-22 Discretionary Sanctions Review]] has [[Wikipedia:Arbitration_Committee/Noticeboard#Contentious_topics_procedure_adopted|concluded]] with many changes to the [[WP:AC/DS|discretionary sanctions]] procedure including a change of the name to "contentious topics". The changes are being implemented over the coming month.
* The arbitration case ''[[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Stephen|Stephen]]'' has been closed.

[[File:Info Simple bw.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Miscellaneous'''
* Voting for the [[:commons:Commons:Sound Logo Vote|Sound Logo]] has closed and the winner is expected to be announced February to April 2023. 
* '''Tech tip''': You can view information about IP addresses in a centralised location using [https://bullseye.toolforge.org/ bullseye] which won the Newcomer award in the recent [[:m:Coolest Tool Award|Coolest Tool Awards]].
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== Administrators' newsletter – February 2023 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (January 2023).

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[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''
*Following [[Wikipedia:Village_pump_(policy)/Archive_178#Removing_blocks_made_with_the_summary_"Appeal_is_only_to_the_Arbitration_Committee"_from_the_Admin_Policy|an RfC]], the [[Wikipedia:Administrators#Special situations|administrator policy]] now requires that prior written consent be gained from the [[WP:AC|Arbitration Committee]] to mark a block as only appealable to the committee.
*Following [[Special:Permalink/1131222469#Massive_off-wiki_campaign_aimed_at_disrupting_Wikipedia|a community discussion]], consensus has been found to impose the [[WP:ARBECR|extended-confirmed restriction]] over the topic areas of [[Wikipedia:General sanctions/Armenia and Azerbaijan|Armenia and Azerbaijan]] and [[Wikipedia:General sanctions/Kurds and Kurdistan|Kurds and Kurdistan]].

[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Technical news'''
* The Vector 2022 skin has become the default for desktop users of the English Wikipedia.

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
*The arbitration case ''[[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Armenia-Azerbaijan 3|Armenia-Azerbaijan 3]]'' has been opened and the proposed decision is expected 24 February 2023.
*In December, the [[WP:CTOP|contentious topics procedure]] was adopted which replaces the [[WP:OLDDS|former discretionary sanctions system]]. The contentious topics procedure is now in effect following an initial [[WP:CT2022/I|implementation period]]. There is [[WP:DSVSCT|a detailed summary]] of the changes and [[Wikipedia:Contentious topics/Administrator instructions|administrator instructions]] for the new procedure. The arbitration clerk team are taking suggestions, concerns, and unresolved questions about this new system at [[WT:AC/C|their noticeboard]].
[[File:Info Simple bw.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Miscellaneous'''
*Voting in the [[:meta:Stewards/Elections 2023|2023 Steward elections]] will begin on 05 February 2023, 21:00 (UTC) and end on 26 February 2023, 21:00 (UTC). The [[:meta:Stewards/Confirm/2023|confirmation process]] of current stewards is being held in parallel. You can automatically [https://meta.toolforge.org/accounteligibility/67 check your eligibility] to vote.
* Voting in the [[:meta:Community Wishlist Survey 2023|2023 Community Wishlist Survey]] will begin on 10 February 2023 and end on 24 February 2023. You can submit, discuss and revise proposals until 6 February 2023.
*'''Tech tip''': [[m:Community Tech/Wikitext editor syntax highlighting|Syntax highlighting]] is available in both the 2011 and 2017 Wikitext editors. It can help make editing paragraphs with many references or complicated templates easier.

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== ''The Signpost'': 4 February 2023 ==

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== ''The Signpost'': 20 February 2023 ==

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== Administrators' newsletter – March 2023 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (February 2023).

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[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''
*Following a [[Special:Permalink/1138889978#RfC: Removing F10. Useless non-media files|request for comment]], [[WP:CSD#F10|F10]] (useless non-media files) has been deprecated.
*Following a [[Special:Permalink/1140739661#RfC: Should P1 and P2 be repealed as CSDs?|request for comment]], the Portal CSD criteria ([[WP:CSD#P1|P1]] (portal subject to CSD as an article) and [[WP:CSD#P2|P2]] (underpopulated portal)) have been deprecated.
*A [[Wikipedia:Village_pump_(policy)#Make_Wikipedia:Requested_moves/Closing_instructions_a_guideline|request for comment]] is open to discuss making the [[Wikipedia:Requested moves/Closing instructions|closing instructions]] for the [[WP:RM|requested moves]] process a guideline.

[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Technical news'''
* The results of the [[:m:Community Wishlist Survey 2023|2023 Community Wishlist Survey]] have been [[:m:Community Wishlist Survey 2023/Results|posted]].

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
* [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Conduct_in_deletion-related_editing#Request_for_Comment|Remedy 11 ("Request for Comment")]] of the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Conduct in deletion-related editing|Conduct in deletion-related editing case]] has [[Wikipedia:Arbitration_Committee/Noticeboard#Arbitration_motion_regarding_Conduct_in_deletion-related_editing|been rescinded]].
* The proposed decision for the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Armenia-Azerbaijan 3|Armenia-Azerbaijan 3]] case is expected 7 March 2023.
* A case related to the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case#Holocaust_in_Poland|Holocaust in Poland]] is expected to be opened soon.

[[File:Info Simple bw.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Miscellaneous'''
* The 2023 appointees for the [[:m:Ombuds commission|Ombuds commission]] are [[m:User:AGK|AGK]], [[m:User:Ameisenigel|Ameisenigel]], [[m:User:Bennylin|Bennylin]], [[m:User:Daniuu|Daniuu]], [[m:User:Emufarmers|Emufarmers]], [[m:User:Faendalimas|Faendalimas]], [[m:User:JJMC89|JJMC89]], [[m:User:MdsShakil|MdsShakil]], [[m:User:Minorax|Minorax]] and [[m:User:Renvoy|Renvoy]] as regular members and [[m:User:Zabe|Zabe]] as advisory members.
* Following the [[meta:Stewards/Elections 2023|2023 Steward Elections]], the following editors have been appointed as stewards: [[meta:Stewards/Elections 2023/Statements/Mykola7|Mykola7]], [[meta:Stewards/Elections 2023/Statements/Superpes15|Superpes15]], and [[meta:Stewards/Elections 2023/Statements/Xaosflux|Xaosflux]].
* The [[:m:Wikimedia Foundation Legal department/2023 ToU updates|Terms of Use update cycle]] has started, which [[:m:Wikimedia Foundation Legal department/2023 ToU updates/Office hours/Announcement|includes]] a {{tq|[p]roposal for better addressing undisclosed paid editing}}. Feedback is being accepted until 24 April 2023.

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== ''The Signpost'': 9 March 2023 ==

<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"><div style="column-count:2;"> {{Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2023-03-09}} </div><!--Volume 19, Issue 5--> <div class="hlist" style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> * '''[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost|Read this Signpost in full]]''' * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Single/2023-03-09|Single-page]] * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Subscribe|Unsubscribe]] * [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 05:43, 9 March 2023 (UTC) <!-- Sent via script ([[User:Evad37/SPS]]) --></div></div>
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== ''The Signpost'': 20 March 2023 ==

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== ''The Signpost'': 03 April 2023 ==

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== Administrators' newsletter – April 2023 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (March 2023).

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[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''
* A [[Wikipedia:Administrators'_noticeboard#Moving_forward:_Deferring_GENSEX_cases_to_AE|community RfC]] is open to discuss whether reports primarily involving [[WP:GENSEX|gender-related disputes or controversies]] should be referred to the [[WP:AE|Arbitration enforcement noticeboard]].

[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Technical news'''
* Some older [[web browser]]s will not be able to use [[JavaScript]] on Wikimedia wikis starting this week. This mainly affects users of [[Internet Explorer 11]]. ({{phab|T178356}})
* The [[Wikipedia:Requests for comment/Rollback of Vector 2022|rollback of Vector 2022 RfC]] has found no consensus to rollback to Vector legacy, but has found rough consensus to disable "limited width" mode by default.
* A link to the user's [[{{#special:CentralAuth}}]] page will now appear in the subtitle links shown on [[{{#special:Contributions}}]]. This was voted #17 in the [[:m:Community Wishlist Survey 2023/Results|Community Wishlist Survey 2023]].

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
* The ''[[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Armenia-Azerbaijan 3|Armenia-Azerbaijan 3]]'' case has been closed.
* A case about [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/World War II and the history of Jews in Poland|World War II and the history of Jews in Poland]] has been opened, with the first evidence phase closing 6 April 2023.

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== ''The Signpost'': 26 April 2023 ==

<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"><div style="column-count:2;"> {{Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2023-04-26}} </div><!--Volume 19, Issue 8--> <div class="hlist" style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> * '''[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost|Read this Signpost in full]]''' * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Single/2023-04-26|Single-page]] * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Subscribe|Unsubscribe]] * [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 13:18, 26 April 2023 (UTC) <!-- Sent via script ([[User:Evad37/SPS]]) --></div></div>
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== Administrators' newsletter – May 2023 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (April 2023).

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|[[Special:PermanentLink/1148362766#Arbitration motion regarding Dbachmann|Dbachmann]]
|[[Special:PermanentLink/1149188301#DGG|DGG]] ([[Wikipedia:Deceased_Wikipedians/2023#DGG|deceased]])
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[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''
* A [[Wikipedia:Village pump (policy)#RfC on a procedural community desysop|request for comment]] about removing administrative privileges in specified situations is open for feedback.

[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Technical news'''
* Progress has started on the [[Wikipedia:Page Curation/2023 Moderator Tools project|Page Triage improvement project]]. This is to address the concerns raised by the community in their [[Wikipedia:New pages patrol/Coordination/2022 WMF letter|2022 WMF letter]] that requested improvements be made to the tool.

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
* The proposed decision in the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/World War II and the history of Jews in Poland|World War II and the history of Jews in Poland]] case is expected 11 May 2023.

[[File:Info Simple bw.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Miscellaneous'''
* [[m:Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan/2023-2024|The Wikimedia Foundation annual plan 2023-2024 draft is open for comment and input]] through May 19. The final plan will be published in July 2023.

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== ''The Signpost'': 8 May 2023 ==

<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"><div style="column-count:2;"> {{Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2023-05-08}} </div><!--Volume 19, Issue 9--> <div class="hlist" style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> * '''[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost|Read this Signpost in full]]''' * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Single/2023-05-08|Single-page]] * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Subscribe|Unsubscribe]] * [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 04:26, 8 May 2023 (UTC) <!-- Sent via script ([[User:Evad37/SPS]]) --></div></div>
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== ''The Signpost'': 22 May 2023 ==

<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"><div style="column-count:2;"> {{Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2023-05-22}} </div><!--Volume 19, Issue 10--> <div class="hlist" style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> * '''[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost|Read this Signpost in full]]''' * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Single/2023-05-22|Single-page]] * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Subscribe|Unsubscribe]] * [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 08:41, 22 May 2023 (UTC) <!-- Sent via script ([[User:Evad37/SPS]]) --></div></div>
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== ''The Signpost'': 5 June 2023 ==

<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"><div style="column-count:2;"> {{Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2023-06-05}} </div><!--Volume 19, Issue 11--> <div class="hlist" style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> * '''[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost|Read this Signpost in full]]''' * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Single/2023-06-05|Single-page]] * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Subscribe|Unsubscribe]] * [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 01:22, 5 June 2023 (UTC) <!-- Sent via script ([[User:Evad37/SPS]]) --></div></div>
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== Administrators' newsletter – June 2023 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (May 2023).

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[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''
* Following [[Special:Permalink/1155694672#RfC on a procedural community desysop|an RfC]], editors indefinitely site-banned by [[WP:CBAN|community consensus]] will now have all rights, including sysop, removed.
* As a part of the Wikimedia Foundation's [[m:IP Masking|IP Masking]] project, a [[foundation:Policy:Access to temporary account IP addresses|new policy has been created]] that governs the access to temporary account IP addresses. An [[m:Access to temporary account IP addresses FAQ|associated FAQ]] has been created and individual communities can increase the requirements to view temporary account IP addresses.

[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Technical news'''
* Bot operators and tool maintainers should schedule time in the coming months to test and update their tools for the effects of [[m:IP masking|IP masking]]. IP masking will not be deployed to any content wiki until ''at least'' October 2023 and is unlikely to be deployed to the English Wikipedia until some time in 2024. 

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
* The arbitration case ''[[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/World War II and the history of Jews in Poland|World War II and the history of Jews in Poland]]'' has been closed. The topic area of Polish history during World War II (1933-1945) and the history of Jews in Poland is subject to a "reliable source consensus-required" contentious topic restriction.

[[File:Info Simple bw.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Miscellaneous'''
* Following [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Policy/Proposed amendment (May 2023)|a community referendum]], the [[WP:ARBPOL|arbitration policy]] has been modified to remove the ability for users to appeal remedies to {{noping|Jimbo Wales}}.

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== ''The Signpost'': 19 June 2023 ==

<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"><div style="column-count:2;"> {{Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2023-06-19}} </div><!--Volume 19, Issue 12--> <div class="hlist" style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> * '''[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost|Read this Signpost in full]]''' * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Single/2023-06-19|Single-page]] * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Subscribe|Unsubscribe]] * [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 10:10, 19 June 2023 (UTC) <!-- Sent via script ([[User:Evad37/SPS]]) --></div></div>
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== Administrators' newsletter – July 2023 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (June 2023).

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[[File:Wikipedia Administrator.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Administrator changes'''
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-add.svg|20px|alt=added|Added]] [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Novem Linguae|Novem Linguae]]
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|[[Special:PermanentLink/1157946362#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2023#June 2023|Deckiller]]
|[[Special:PermanentLink/1157946362#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2023#June 2023|Electionworld]]
|[[Special:PermanentLink/1157946362#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2023#June 2023|MBisanz]]
|[[Special:PermanentLink/1157946362#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2023#June 2023|Penwhale]]
|[[Special:PermanentLink/1157946362#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2023#June 2023|Raul654]]
|[[Special:PermanentLink/1157946362#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2023#June 2023|Roadrunner]]
|[[Special:PermanentLink/1157946362#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2023#June 2023|Viridae]]
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[[File:Wikipedia bureaucrat.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Bureaucrat changes'''
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:PermanentLink/1157946362#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2023#June 2023|MBisanz]]

[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''
* Contributions to the English Wikipedia are now released under the [[Wikipedia:Text of the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License|Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License]] (CC BY-SA 4.0) license instead of [[Wikipedia:Text of the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License|CC BY-SA 3.0]]. Contributions are still also released under the [[Wikipedia:Text of the GNU Free Documentation License|GFDL license]].

[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Technical news'''
* [[:meta:Talk:Third-party resources policy|Discussion is open]] regarding a proposed [[:meta:Third-party resources policy|global policy regarding third-party resources]]. Third-party resources are computer resources that reside outside of Wikimedia production websites.

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
* Two arbitration cases are currently open. Proposed decisions are expected 5 July 2023 for the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Scottywong|Scottywong]] case and 9 July 2023 for the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/AlisonW|AlisonW]] case.

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== ''The Signpost'': 3 July 2023 ==

<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"><div style="column-count:2;"> {{Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2023-07-03}} </div><!--Volume 19, Issue 13--> <div class="hlist" style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> * '''[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost|Read this Signpost in full]]''' * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Single/2023-07-03|Single-page]] * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Subscribe|Unsubscribe]] * [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 08:16, 3 July 2023 (UTC) <!-- Sent via script ([[User:Evad37/SPS]]) --></div></div>
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== ''The Signpost'': 17 July 2023 ==

<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"><div style="column-count:2;"> {{Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2023-07-17}} </div><!--Volume 19, Issue 14--> <div class="hlist" style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> * '''[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost|Read this Signpost in full]]''' * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Single/2023-07-17|Single-page]] * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Subscribe|Unsubscribe]] * [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 09:02, 17 July 2023 (UTC) <!-- Sent via script ([[User:Evad37/SPS]]) --></div></div>
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== ''The Signpost'': 1 August 2023 ==

<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"><div style="column-count:2;"> {{Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2023-08-01}} </div><!--Volume 19, Issue 15--> <div class="hlist" style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> * '''[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost|Read this Signpost in full]]''' * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Single/2023-08-01|Single-page]] * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Subscribe|Unsubscribe]] * [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 03:39, 1 August 2023 (UTC) <!-- Sent via script ([[User:Evad37/SPS]]) --></div></div>
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== Administrators' newsletter – August 2023 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (July 2023).

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[[File:Wikipedia Administrator.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Administrator changes'''
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-add.svg|20px|alt=added|Added]] [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Firefangledfeathers|Firefangledfeathers]]
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|[[Special:PermanentLink/1165672654#Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/AlisonW closed|AlisonW]]
|[[Special:PermanentLink/1162761560#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2023#July 2023|Amberrock]]
|[[Special:PermanentLink/1162761560#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2023#July 2023|Closedmouth]]
|[[Special:PermanentLink/1164718647#Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Scottywong closed|Scottywong]]
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[[File:Wikipedia Interface administrator.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Interface administrator changes'''
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-add.svg|20px|alt=added|Added]] [[Special:PermanentLink/1164329595#Interface administrator request (Novem Linguae)|Novem Linguae]]

[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Technical news'''
* The tag filter on [[Special:NewPages]] and revision history pages can now be inverted. This allows hiding edits made by automated tools. ({{phab|T334338}})
* [[Special:BlockedExternalDomains]] is a new tool that allows easier blocking of plain domains (and their subdomains). This is more easily searchable and is faster for the software to use than the existing [[MediaWiki:Spam-blacklist|MediaWiki:Spam-blacklist]]. It does not support regex (for complex cases), URL path-matching, or the [[MediaWiki:Spam-whitelist|MediaWiki:Spam-whitelist]]. ({{phab|T337431}})

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
* The arbitration cases named [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Scottywong|Scottywong]] and [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/AlisonW|AlisonW]] closed 10 July and 16 July respectively.
* The [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/SmallCat dispute|SmallCat dispute]] arbitration case is in the workshop phase.

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== ''The Signpost'': 15 August 2023 ==

<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"><div style="column-count:2;"> {{Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2023-08-15}} </div><!--Volume 19, Issue 16--> <div class="hlist" style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> * '''[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost|Read this Signpost in full]]''' * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Single/2023-08-15|Single-page]] * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Subscribe|Unsubscribe]] * [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 14:18, 15 August 2023 (UTC) <!-- Sent via script ([[User:Evad37/SPS]]) --></div></div>
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== ''The Signpost'': 31 August 2023 ==

<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"><div style="column-count:2;"> {{Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2023-08-31}} </div><!--Volume 19, Issue 17--> <div class="hlist" style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> * '''[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost|Read this Signpost in full]]''' * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Single/2023-08-31|Single-page]] * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Subscribe|Unsubscribe]] * [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 00:44, 31 August 2023 (UTC) <!-- Sent via script ([[User:Evad37/SPS]]) --></div></div>
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== Administrators' newsletter – September 2023 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (August 2023).

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|[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/theleekycauldron 2|Theleekycauldron]]
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|[[Special:PermanentLink/1168201975#Inactive admins for August 2023|Dwheeler]]
|[[Special:PermanentLink/1168201975#Inactive admins for August 2023|G.A.S]]
|[[Special:PermanentLink/1172771742#Royalbroil|Royalbroil]]
|[[Special:PermanentLink/1168201975#Inactive admins for August 2023|Ssd]]
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[[File:Checkuser Logo.svg|20px|alt=]] '''CheckUser changes'''
:[[File:Gnome-colors-view-refresh.svg|20px|alt=readded|Readded]] [[Special:PermanentLink/1170885456#Change to the Functionary team|Bradv]]

[[File:Oversight logo.png|20px|alt=]] '''Oversighter changes'''
:[[File:Gnome-colors-view-refresh.svg|20px|alt=readded|Readded]] [[Special:PermanentLink/1170885456#Change to the Functionary team|Bradv]]

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[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''
* Following [[Wikipedia:Village_pump_(policy)#RfC:_Automatically_semi-protect_Today's_Featured_Article|an RfC]], [[WP:TFA|TFAs]] will be automatically semi-protected the day before it is on the main page and through the day after.
* [[Wikipedia:Village_pump_(policy)/Archive_183#Revision_deletion_and_oversight_for_deadnames|A discussion]] at [[WP:VPP]] about revision deletion and oversight for [[dead names]] found that {{tq|[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}}.

[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Technical news'''
* [[Special:Contributions]] now shows the user's local edit count and the account's creation date. ({{phab|T324166}})

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
* The ''[[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/SmallCat dispute|SmallCat dispute]]'' case has closed. As part of the final decision, editors participating in [[WP:XFD|XfD]] have been reminded to be careful about forming {{tq|local consensus which may or may not reflect the broader community consensus}}. Regular closers of [[WP:XFD|XfD]] forums were also encouraged to {{tq|note when broader community discussion, or changes to policies and guidelines, would be helpful}}.

[[File:Info Simple bw.svg|20px|alt=]] '''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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== ''The Signpost'': 16 September 2023 ==

<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"><div style="column-count:2;"> {{Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2023-09-16}} </div><!--Volume 19, Issue 18--> <div class="hlist" style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> * '''[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost|Read this Signpost in full]]''' * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Single/2023-09-16|Single-page]] * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Subscribe|Unsubscribe]] * [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 04:37, 16 September 2023 (UTC) <!-- Sent via script ([[User:Evad37/SPS]]) --></div></div>
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== ''The Signpost'': 3 October 2023 ==

<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"><div style="column-count:2;"> {{Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2023-10-03}} </div><!--Volume 19, Issue 19--> <div class="hlist" style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> * '''[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost|Read this Signpost in full]]''' * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Single/2023-10-03|Single-page]] * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Subscribe|Unsubscribe]] * [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 20:31, 3 October 2023 (UTC) <!-- Sent via script ([[User:Evad37/SPS]]) --></div></div>
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== ''The Signpost'': 23 October 2023 ==

<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"><div style="column-count:2;"> {{Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2023-10-23}} </div><!--Volume 19, Issue 20--> <div class="hlist" style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> * '''[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost|Read this Signpost in full]]''' * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Single/2023-10-23|Single-page]] * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Subscribe|Unsubscribe]] * [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 07:02, 23 October 2023 (UTC) <!-- Sent via script ([[User:Evad37/SPS]]) --></div></div>
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== ''The Signpost'': 6 November 2023 ==

<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"><div style="column-count:2;"> {{Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2023-11-06}} </div><!--Volume 19, Issue 21--> <div class="hlist" style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> * '''[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost|Read this Signpost in full]]''' * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Single/2023-11-06|Single-page]] * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Subscribe|Unsubscribe]] * [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 03:45, 6 November 2023 (UTC) <!-- Sent via script ([[User:Evad37/SPS]]) --></div></div>
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== Administrators' newsletter – November 2023 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (October 2023).

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:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-add.svg|20px|alt=added|Added]] [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/0xDeadbeef|0xDeadbeef]]
:[[File:Gnome-colors-view-refresh.svg|20px|alt=readded|Readded]] [[Special:PermanentLink/1180981757#Resysop request (Tamzin)|Tamzin]]
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:PermanentLink/1178946582#Remove admin bit please (Dennis Brown)|Dennis Brown]]

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:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-add.svg|20px|alt=added|Added]] [[Special:PermanentLink/1179452714#Interface admin request (Pppery)|Pppery]]
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|[[Special:PermanentLink/1182816986#Inactive interface administrators 2023-10-28|Ragesoss]]
|[[Special:PermanentLink/1182799651#Please_remove_interface_admin_(TheresNoTime)|TheresNoTime]]
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[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''

[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Technical news'''
* The WMF is working on making it possible for administrators to [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Community_configuration_2.0|edit MediaWiki configuration directly]]. This is similar to previous work on Special:EditGrowthConfig. A [[phab:T349757|technical RfC is running]] until November 08, where you can provide feedback.
* There is [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:Graph/Plans#Roadmap|a proposed plan]] for re-enabling the Graph Extension. Feedback on this proposal [[mw:Extension_talk:Graph/Plans#c-PPelberg_(WMF)-20231020221600-Update:_20_October|is requested]].

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
* Eligible editors are invited to self-nominate themselves from 12 November 2023 until 21 November 2023 to stand [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee Elections December 2023|in the 2023 Arbitration Committee elections]].
* {{noping|Xaosflux}}, {{noping|RoySmith}} and {{noping|Cyberpower678}} have been appointed to the [[Wikipedia:Requests for comment/Arbitration Committee Elections December 2023/Electoral Commission|Electoral Commission]] for the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee Elections December 2023|2023 Arbitration Committee Elections]]. {{noping|BusterD}} is the reserve commissioner.
* Following [[Special:PermanentLink/1179537633#Arbitration motion regarding the Prem Rawat case|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 [[Special:PermanentLink/1180835750#Arbitration motion regarding Unused Contentious Topics|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 [[Special:PermanentLink/1180835750#Arbitration motion regarding Unused Contentious Topics|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 [[Special:PermanentLink/1180835750#Arbitration motion regarding Unused Contentious Topics|a motion]], remedy 6 (One-revert rule) of the ''The Troubles'' case has been amended.
* An arbitration case named ''[[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Industrial agriculture|Industrial agriculture]]'' has been opened. Evidence submissions in this case close 8 November.

[[File:Info Simple bw.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Miscellaneous'''
* The [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Articles for creation/November 2023 Backlog Drive|'''Articles for Creation backlog drive''']] is happening in November 2023, with 700+ drafts pending reviews for in the last 4 months or so. In addition to the AfC participants, all administrators and New Page Patrollers can conduct reviews using the helper script, Yet Another AFC Helper Script, which can be enabled in [[Special:Preferences#mw-prefsection-gadgets|the Gadgets settings]]. [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Articles for creation/November 2023 Backlog Drive/Participants|'''Sign up here to participate!''']]
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== Administrators' newsletter – December 2023 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (November 2023).

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|[[Special:PermanentLink/1183114562#Requesting removal of my tools (Lourdes)|Lourdes]]
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[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''
* Following a [[Special:Permalink/1183144832#Are admins required to have notifications enabled?|talk page discussion]], the [[WP:ADMINACCT|Administrators' accountability policy]] has been updated to note that while it is considered best practice for administrators to have [[help:Notifications|notifications]] (pings) enabled, this is not mandatory. Administrators who do not use notifications are now strongly encouraged to indicate this on their user page.

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
* Following [[Special:PermanentLink/1184642656#Arbitration motion regarding the extended confirmed restriction|a motion]], the [[WP:ECR|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 [[Special:PermanentLink/1184772491#Call for Checkusers and Oversighters|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.
* [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee Elections December 2023#Election timeline|Eligible users]] are invited to '''[[Special:SecurePoll/vote/806|vote on candidates]]''' for the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee|Arbitration Committee]] until ''23:59 December 11, 2023 (UTC)''.  Candidate statements can be seen [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee Elections December 2023/Candidates|here]].

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[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (December 2023).

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|[[Special:Permalink/1192513359#Time to hand in my admin hat. (Marasmusine)|Marasmusine]]
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|[[Special:PermanentLink/1190025825#Checkuser candidates appointed (December 2023)|Spicy]]
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[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
* Following the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee Elections December 2023#Results|2023 Arbitration Committee elections]], the following editors have been appointed to the Arbitration Committee: {{Noping|Aoidh}}, {{Noping|Cabayi}}, {{Noping|Firefly}}, {{Noping|HJ Mitchell}}, {{Noping|Maxim}}, {{Noping|Sdrqaz}}, {{Noping|ToBeFree}}, {{Noping|Z1720}}.
* Following a [[Special:Permalink/1187982425#Arbitration motion regarding Ireland article names - required location of move discussions rescinded|motion]], the Arbitration Committee rescinded the restrictions on the page name move discussions for the two Ireland pages that were [[Special:Diff/296047880#Request to amend prior case: Ireland article names|enacted in June 2009]].
* The arbitration case ''[[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Industrial agriculture|Industrial agriculture]]'' has been closed.

[[File:Info Simple bw.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Miscellaneous'''
* The [[Wikipedia:New pages patrol/Backlog drives/January 2024|'''New Pages Patrol backlog drive''']] is happening in January 2024 to reduce the backlog of articles in the [[Special:NewPagesFeed|new pages feed]]. Currently, there is a backlog of over 13,000 unreviewed articles awaiting review. [[Wikipedia:New pages patrol/Backlog drives/January 2024/Participants|'''Sign up here to participate!''']]
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== Administrators' newsletter – February 2024 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (January 2024).

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|[[Special:PermanentLink/1198163833#Desysop|Ameliorate!]]
|[[Special:PermanentLink/1193155124#Desysop (Ancheta Wis)|Ancheta Wis]]
|[[Special:PermanentLink/1193949086#Deceased administrator, Anthony Bradbury|Anthony Bradbury]] ([[Wikipedia:Deceased Wikipedians/2024#Anthony Bradbury (Anthony Bradbury)|deceased]])
|[[Special:PermanentLink/1192900858#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2024#January 2024|Cobi]]
|[[Special:PermanentLink/1192900858#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2024#January 2024|Ev]]
|[[Special:PermanentLink/1194493000#Desysop request for Moondyne|Moondyne]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1194569776#Desysop for WTT|Worm That Turned]]
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:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:Diff/1201048570#Change to the CheckUser team, January 2024|Wugapodes]]

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[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''
* An [[Wikipedia talk:Interface administrators#RFC: Increase inactivity requirement|RfC]] about increasing the inactivity requirement for Interface administrators is open for feedback.

[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''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. ({{phab|T326065}})

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
* Following a [[Special:Permalink/1193639157#Motion: Reliable source consensus-required restriction|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 [[Special:Permalink/1200584793#Feedback requested for AE's "Information for administrators" section|requested]] for a draft to replace the "Information for administrators processing requests" section at [[WP:AE]].

[[File:Info Simple bw.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Miscellaneous'''
* Voting in the [[:meta:Stewards/Elections 2024|2024 Steward elections]] will begin on 06 February 2024, 14:00 (UTC) and end on 27 February 2024, 14:00 (UTC). The [[:meta:Stewards/Confirm/2024|confirmation process]] of current stewards is being held in parallel. You can automatically [https://meta.toolforge.org/accounteligibility/70 check your eligibility] to vote.
* A vote to '''ratify the charter for the [[:m:Universal Code of Conduct/Coordinating Committee|Universal Code of Conduct Coordinating Committee (U4C)]]''' is open till 2 February 2024, 23:59:59 (UTC) via [[:m:Special:SecurePoll/vote/395|Secure Poll]]. All eligible voters within the Wikimedia community have the opportunity to either support or oppose the adoption of the U4C Charter and share their reasons. The details of the voting process and voter eligibility can be found [[:m:Universal Code of Conduct/Coordinating Committee/Charter/Voter information|here]].
* Community Tech has made some preliminary decisions about the future of the [[:m:Community Wishlist Survey|Community Wishlist Survey]]. In summary, they aim to develop a new, continuous intake system for community technical requests that improves prioritization, resource allocation, and communication regarding wishes. [[:m:Community Wishlist Survey#January 4, 2024: Shaping the Future of the Community Wishlist Survey|Read more]]
* The [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Unreferenced articles/Backlog drives/February 2024|Unreferenced articles backlog drive]] is happening in February 2024 to reduce the backlog of articles tagged with {{tl|Unreferenced}}. You can help reduce the backlog by adding citations to these articles. [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Unreferenced articles/Backlog drives/February 2024|'''Sign up to participate!''']]

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== ''The Signpost'': 13 February 2024 ==

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== Administrators' newsletter – March 2024 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (February 2024).

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|[[Special:Permalink/1201596272#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2024#February 2024|East718]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1210532424#Desysop request (Isabelle Belato)|Isabelle Belato]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1204281845#Arbitration motion regarding Mzajac|Mzajac]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1201596272#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2024#February 2024|Staecker]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1201923983#Desysop request (Stan Shebs)|Stan Shebs]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1201596272#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2024#February 2024|Sugarfish]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1208474988#Resignation (Tamzin)|Tamzin]]
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:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[m:Special:Permalink/26246943#SilkTork@enwiki|SilkTork]]

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[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''
* [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I|Phase I]] of the 2024 [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review|RfA review]] is now open for participation. Editors are invited to review, comment on, and propose improvements to the [[WP:RFA|requests for adminship process]].
* Following [[Special:Permalink/1210946192#RFC: Increase inactivity requirement|an RfC]], the inactivity requirement for the removal of the [[Wikipedia:Interface administrators|interface administrator]] right increased from 6 months to 12 months.

[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Technical news'''
* The mobile site history pages now use the same HTML as the desktop history pages. ({{phab|T353388}})

[[File:Info Simple bw.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Miscellaneous'''
* The 2024 appointees for the [[:m:Ombuds commission|Ombuds commission]] are [[m:User:だ＊ぜ|だ＊ぜ]], [[m:User:AGK|AGK]], [[m:User:Ameisenigel|Ameisenigel]], [[m:User:Bennylin|Bennylin]], [[m:User:Daniuu|Daniuu]], [[m:User:Doǵu|Doǵu]], [[m:User:Emufarmers|Emufarmers]], [[m:User:Faendalimas|Faendalimas]], [[m:User:MdsShakil|MdsShakil]], [[m:User:Minorax|Minorax]], [[m:User:Nehaoua|Nehaoua]], [[m:User:Renvoy|Renvoy]] and [[m:User:RoySmith|RoySmith]] as members, with [[m:User:Vermont|Vermont]] serving as steward-observer.
* Following the [[meta:Stewards/Elections 2024|2024 Steward Elections]], the following editors have been appointed as stewards: [[:meta:Stewards/Elections 2024/Statements/Ajraddatz|Ajraddatz]], [[:meta:Stewards/Elections 2024/Statements/Albertoleoncio|Albertoleoncio]], [[:meta:Stewards/Elections 2024/Statements/EPIC|EPIC]], [[:meta:Stewards/Elections 2024/Statements/JJMC89|JJMC89]], [[:meta:Stewards/Elections 2024/Statements/Johannnes89|Johannnes89]], [[:meta:Stewards/Elections 2024/Statements/Melos|Melos]] and [[:meta:Stewards/Elections 2024/Statements/Yahya|Yahya]].

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== ''The Signpost'': 2 March 2024 ==

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== ''The Signpost'': 29 March 2024 ==

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== Administrators' newsletter – April 2024 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (March 2024).

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|[[Special:Permalink/1211130465#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2024#March 2024|Kbdank71]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1211130465#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2024#March 2024|Kosack]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1212001446#Desysop request NrDg|NrDg]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1211247911#Desysop request TLSuda|TLSuda]]
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[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''
* An [[Wikipedia:Village pump (proposals)#RfC: Converting all current and future community discretionary sanctions to (community designated) contentious topics procedure|RfC]] is open to convert all current and future [[WP:OLDDS|community discretionary sanctions]] to (community designated) [[WP:CTOP|contentious topics procedure]].
[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Technical news'''
* The Toolforge Grid Engine services have been shut down after the final migration process from Grid Engine to Kubernetes. ({{Phab|T313405}})
[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
*An [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Conflict of interest management|arbitration case has been opened]] to look into "the intersection of managing conflict of interest editing with the harassment (outing) policy".
[[File:Info Simple bw.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Miscellaneous'''
* Editors are invited to '''[[Wikipedia:The Core Contest/Entries|sign up]]''' for [[WP:The Core Contest|The Core Contest]], an initiative running from April 15 to May 31, which aims to improve [[Wikipedia:Vital articles|vital]] and other core articles on Wikipedia.
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== ''The Signpost'': 25 April 2024 ==

<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"><div style="column-count:2;"> {{Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2024-04-25}} </div><!--Volume 20, Issue 6--> <div class="hlist" style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> * '''[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost|Read this Signpost in full]]''' * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Single/2024-04-25|Single-page]] * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Subscribe|Unsubscribe]] * [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 11:49, 25 April 2024 (UTC) <!-- Sent via script ([[User:JPxG/SPS]]) --></div></div>
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== Administrators' newsletter – May 2024 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (April 2024).

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[[File:Wikipedia Administrator.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Administrator changes'''
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|[[Special:Permalink/1216602202#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2024#April 2024|JohnOwens]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1216602202#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2024#April 2024|Killiondude]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1218467362#Handing in my mop|MelanieN]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1218761294#Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Conflict of interest management closed|Nihonjoe]]
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[[File:Wikipedia bureaucrat.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Bureaucrat changes'''
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:Permalink/1218761294#Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Conflict of interest management closed|Nihonjoe]]

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:[[File:Gnome-colors-view-refresh.svg|20px|alt=readded|Readded]] [[Special:PermanentLink/1219467786#Changes to the functionaries team, April 2024|Joe Roe]]

[[File:Oversight logo.png|20px|alt=]] '''Oversight changes'''
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:PermanentLink/1219467786#Changes to the functionaries team, April 2024|GeneralNotability]]

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[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''
* Phase I of the [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review|2024 requests for adminship review]] has concluded. Several proposals have passed outright and will proceed to implementation, including [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 3b: Make the first two days discussion-only (trial)|creating a discussion-only period]] (3b) and [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 13: Admin elections|administrator elections]] (13) on a trial basis. Other successful proposals, such as  [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I#Proposal 2: Add a reminder of civility norms at RfA|creating a reminder of civility norms]] (2), will undergo further refinement in Phase II. Proposals passed on a trial basis will be discussed in Phase II, after their trials conclude. Further details on specific proposals can be found in the [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I|full report]].

[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Technical news'''
* Partial action blocks are now in effect on the English Wikipedia. This means that administrators have the ability to restrict users from certain actions, including uploading files, moving pages and files, creating new pages, and sending thanks. [[phab:T280531|T280531]]

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
* The arbitration case ''[[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Conflict of interest management|Conflict of interest management]]'' has been closed.

[[File:Info Simple bw.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Miscellaneous'''
* This may be a good time to reach out to potential nominees to ask if they would consider an RfA.
* A [[Wikipedia:New pages patrol/Backlog drives/May 2024|'''New Pages Patrol backlog drive''']] is happening in May 2024 to reduce the number of unreviewed articles in the [[Special:NewPagesFeed|new pages feed]]. Currently, there is a backlog of over 15,000 articles awaiting review. [[Wikipedia:New pages patrol/Backlog drives/May 2024/Participants|'''Sign up here to participate!''']]
* Voting for the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Universal Code of Conduct/Coordinating Committee/Election/2024|Universal Code of Conduct Coordinating Committee (U4C)]] election is open until 9 May 2024. Read the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Universal Code of Conduct/Coordinating Committee/Election/2024#Voting|voting page on Meta-Wiki]] and '''[[m:Special:SecurePoll/vote/396|cast your vote here!]]'''

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== ''The Signpost'': 16 May 2024 ==

<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"><div style="column-count:2;"> {{Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2024-05-16}} </div><!--Volume 20, Issue 7--> <div class="hlist" style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> * '''[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost|Read this Signpost in full]]''' * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Single/2024-05-16|Single-page]] * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Subscribe|Unsubscribe]] * [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 10:59, 16 May 2024 (UTC) <!-- Sent via script ([[User:JPxG/SPS]]) --></div></div>
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== Administrators' newsletter – June 2024 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (May 2024).

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:[[File:Gnome-colors-view-refresh.svg|20px|alt=readded|Readded]] [[Special:Permalink/1222103388#Resysop request (Graham Beards)|Graham Beards]]
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|[[Special:Permalink/1221623112#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2024#May 2024|Deskana]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1221623112#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2024#May 2024|Mets501]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1221692285#Desysop request Staxringold|Staxringold]]
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[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''
* [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase II|Phase II]] of the [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review|2024 RfA review]] has commenced to improve and refine the proposals passed in [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I|Phase I]].

[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Technical news'''
* The [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:Nuke|Nuke]] feature, which enables administrators to mass delete pages, will now correctly delete pages which were moved to another title. [[Phab:T43351|T43351]]

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
* The arbitration case ''[[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Venezuelan politics|Venezuelan politics]]'' has been closed.
* The Committee is [[Special:Permalink/1225426349#Conflict of interest VRT queue and call for volunteers|seeking volunteers for various roles]], including access to the [[WP:COIVRT|conflict of interest VRT queue]].

[[File:Info Simple bw.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Miscellaneous'''
* WikiProject Reliability's [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Reliability/June 2024 Drive|unsourced statements drive]] is happening in June 2024 to replace {{tl|citation needed}} tags with references! '''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Reliability/June 2024 Drive|Sign up here to participate!]]'''

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== ''The Signpost'': 8 June 2024 ==

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== ''The Signpost'': 4 July 2024 ==

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== Administrators' newsletter – July 2024 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (June 2024).

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|[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Elli|Elli]]
|[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/HouseBlaster|HouseBlaster]]
|[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Pickersgill-Cunliffe|Pickersgill-Cunliffe]]
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|[[Special:Permalink/1226644195#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2024#June 2024|Brianga]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1226644195#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2024#June 2024|De728631]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1226644195#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2024#June 2024|Georgewilliamherbert]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1231804712#Deceased admin (Hyacinth)|Hyacinth]] ([[Wikipedia:Deceased Wikipedians/2023#Mikhail Lewis (Hyacinth)|deceased]])
|[[Special:Permalink/1226644195#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2024#June 2024|ProveIt]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1229769776#Desysop request (The Night Watch)| The Night Watch]]
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[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Technical news'''
* Local administrators can now add new links to the bottom of the site Tools menu without using JavaScript. [[mw:Manual:Interface/Sidebar|Documentation is available]] on  MediaWiki. ({{phab|T6086}})

[[File:Info Simple bw.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Miscellaneous'''
* The [[:m:Community Wishlist Survey|Community Wishlist]] is re-opening on 15 July 2024. [[:m:Community_Wishlist_Survey/Future_Of_The_Wishlist/Preview_of_the_New_Wishlist#July_1,_2024:_The_Community_Wishlist_is_re-opening_Jul_15,_2024._Here's_what_to_expect,_and_how_to_prepare.|Read more]]

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== ''The Signpost'': 22 July 2024 ==

<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"><div style="column-count:2;"> {{Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2024-07-22}} </div><!--Volume 20, Issue 10--> <div class="hlist" style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> * '''[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost|Read this Signpost in full]]''' * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Single/2024-07-22|Single-page]] * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Subscribe|Unsubscribe]] * [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 09:32, 22 July 2024 (UTC) <!-- Sent via script ([[User:JPxG/SPS]]) --></div></div>
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== Administrators' newsletter – August 2024 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (July 2024).
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:[[File:Gnome-colors-view-refresh.svg|20px|alt=readded|Readded]] [[Special:Permalink/1234583465#Resysop request (Isabelle Belato)|Isabelle Belato]]
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|[[Special:Permalink/1231919678#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2024#July 2024|Ian.thomson]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1234739660#Desysop request (Modussiccandi)|Modussiccandi]]
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[[File:Wikipedia Interface administrator.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Interface administrator changes'''
:[[File:Gnome-colors-view-refresh.svg|20px|alt=readded|Readded]] [[Special:Permalink/1235541419#Int admin (2) for Izno|Izno]]

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:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[meta:Special:Permalink/27134064#Barkeep49@enwiki|Barkeep49]]

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[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Technical news'''
* [[:meta:Global blocks|Global blocks]] may now target accounts as well as IP's. Administrators may [[Special:GlobalBlockWhitelist|locally unblock]] when appropriate.
* Users wishing to permanently leave may now request "vanishing" via [[Special:GlobalVanishRequest]]. Processed requests will result in the user being renamed, their recovery email being removed, and their account being globally locked.

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
* The Arbitration Committee [[Special:Permalink/1238795146#Conflict of interest VRT appointments, July 2024|appointed]] the following administrators to the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Conflict of interest reports|conflict of interest volunteer response team]]: {{noping|Bilby}}, {{noping|Extraordinary Writ}}

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== ''The Signpost'': 14 August 2024 ==

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== Administrators' newsletter – September 2024 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (August 2024).

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[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''
* Following an [[Special:Permalink/1241596410#RfC:_enacting_C4_(unused_maintenance_categories)|RfC]], there is a new [[WP:CSD|criterion for speedy deletion]]: [[WP:CSD#C4|C4]], which {{tq|applies to unused maintenance categories, such as empty dated maintenance categories for dates in the past}}.
* A [[Wikipedia talk:Notability (species)#Proposal to adopt this guideline|request for comment]] is open to discuss whether [[Wikipedia:Notability (species)|Notability (species)]] should be adopted as a [[WP:SNG|subject-specific notability guideline]].

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
* Following a [[Special:Permalink/1239237654#Motion 2: World War II and the history of Jews in Poland|motion]], [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/World War II and the history of Jews in Poland#My very best wishes bans|remedies 5.1 and 5.2 of ''World War II and the history of Jews in Poland'']] (the topic and interaction bans on [[User:My very best wishes|My very best wishes]], respectively) were repealed.
* [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/German war effort#Cinderella157 German history topic ban|Remedy 3C]] of the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/German war effort|''German war effort'' case]] ("{{noping|Cinderella157}} German history topic ban") was [[Special:Permalink/1243178496Motion: Cinderella157's topic ban suspended|suspended]] for a period of six months.
* The arbitration case [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Historical elections|Historical Elections]] is currently open. Proposed decision is expected by 3 September 2024 for this case.

[[File:Info Simple bw.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Miscellaneous'''
* Editors can now enter into [[Wikipedia:Good article review circles|good article review circles]], an alternative for informal ''[[quid pro quo]]'' arrangements, to have a [[Wikipedia:Good article nominations|GAN]] reviewed in return for reviewing a different editor's nomination.
* A [[Wikipedia:New pages patrol/Backlog drives/September 2024|'''New Pages Patrol backlog drive''']] is happening in September 2024 to reduce the number of unreviewed articles and redirects in the [[Special:NewPagesFeed|new pages feed]]. Currently, there is a backlog of over 13,900 articles and 26,200 redirects awaiting review. [[Wikipedia:New pages patrol/Backlog drives/September 2024/Participants|'''Sign up here to participate!''']]

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== ''The Signpost'': 4 September 2024 ==

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== ''The Signpost'': 26 September 2024 ==

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== Administrators' newsletter – October 2024 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (September 2024).

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|[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Asilvering|Asilvering]]
|[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Significa liberdade|Significa liberdade]]
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|[[Special:PermaLink/1243351441#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2024#September 2024|Good Olfactory]]
|[[Special:PermaLink/1243351441#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2024#September 2024|Hesperian]]
|[[Special:PermaLink/1243351441#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2024#September 2024|I JethroBT]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1246173614#Lost password on admin account|TommyBoy]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1244096990#Desysop request (Woody)|Woody]]
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[[File:Checkuser Logo.svg|20px|alt=]] '''CheckUser changes'''
:[[File:Gnome-colors-view-refresh.svg|20px|alt=readded|Readded]]  {{hlist|class=inline
|[[Special:Permalink/1244158429#Change to the Functionary team|Barkeep49]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1248114839#Changes to the CheckUser team, September 2024|Izno]]
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|[[Special:Permalink/1245151768#Change to the Checkuser team|Doug Weller]]
|[[m:Special:Permalink/27415814#Spicy@enwiki|Spicy]]
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[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''
*[[Wikipedia:Administrator elections|Administrator elections]] are a proposed new process for selecting administrators, offering an alternative to [[WP:RFA|requests for adminship]] (RfA). The first trial election will take place in October 2024, with [[Wikipedia:Administrator elections/October 2024/Call for candidates|candidate sign-up]] from October 8 to 14, a [[Wikipedia:Administrator elections/October 2024/Discussion phase|discussion phase]] from October 22 to 24, and [[meta:SecurePoll|SecurePoll voting]] from October 25 to 31. For questions or to help out, please visit the talk page at [[Wikipedia talk:Administrator elections]].
* Following [[Wikipedia talk:Criteria for speedy deletion#"File pages without a corresponding file"|a discussion]], the speedy deletion reason "File pages without a corresponding file" has been moved from criterion [[WP:CSD#G8|G8]]  to [[WP:CSD#F2|F2]]. This does not change what can be speedily deleted.
* A [[Wikipedia:Village pump (policy)#Administrator Recall|request for comment]] is open to discuss whether there is a consensus to have an [[Wikipedia:Administrator recall|administrator recall]] process.

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
* The arbitration case ''[[Special:Permalink/1245898405#Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Historical elections closed|Historical elections]]'' has been closed.
* An arbitration case regarding [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Backlash to diversity and inclusion|Backlash to diversity and inclusion]] has been opened.
* Editors are invited to '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for comment/Arbitration Committee Elections December 2024/Electoral Commission|nominate themselves]]''' to serve on the 2024 Arbitration Committee Electoral Commission until ''23:59 October 8, 2024 (UTC)''.

[[File:Info Simple bw.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Miscellaneous'''
* If you are interested in stopping spammers, please put [[MediaWiki talk:Spam-whitelist]] and [[MediaWiki talk:Spam-blacklist]] on your watchlist, and help out when you can.

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== ''The Signpost'': 19 October 2024 ==

<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"><div style="column-count:2;"> {{Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2024-10-19}} </div><!--Volume 20, Issue 14--> <div class="hlist" style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> * '''[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost|Read this Signpost in full]]''' * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Single/2024-10-19|Single-page]] * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Subscribe|Unsubscribe]] * [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 11:16, 19 October 2024 (UTC) <!-- Sent via script ([[User:JPxG/SPS]]) --></div></div>
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== Administrators' newsletter – November 2024 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (October 2024).

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|[[Special:Permalink/1248966496#Resysop request (Crisco 1492)|Crisco 1492]]
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|[[Special:Permalink/1248791416#Inactive admins for October 2024|Babajobu]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1254200257#Desysop request (Daniel)|Daniel]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1248791416#Inactive admins for October 2024|Elf]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1248791416#Inactive admins for October 2024|Jayron32]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1249813284#De-adminship request for Thue|Thue]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1248753311#Desysop request (Wugapodes)|Wugapodes]]
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[[File:Checkuser Logo.svg|20px|alt=]] '''CheckUser changes'''
:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[meta:Special:Permalink/27564949#Maxim@en.wikipedia|Maxim]]

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[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''
* Following a [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase II/Discussion-only period#Structured discussion|discussion]], the [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase II/Discussion-only period|discussion-only period]] proposal that went for a trial to refine the [[WP:RFA|requests for adminship]] (RfA) process has been discontinued.
* Following a [[Special:Permalink/1254983370#Administrator Recall|request for comment]], [[WP:RECALL|Administrator recall]] is adopted as a policy.

[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Technical news'''
* Mass deletions done with the [[ Special:Nuke|Nuke]] tool now have the 'Nuke' tag. This change will make reviewing and analyzing deletions performed with the tool easier. {{phab|T366068}}

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
* {{noping|RoySmith}}, {{noping|Barkeep49}} and {{noping|Cyberpower678}} have been appointed to the [[Wikipedia:Requests for comment/Arbitration Committee Elections December 2024/Electoral Commission|Electoral Commission]] for the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee Elections December 2024|2024 Arbitration Committee Elections]]. {{noping|ThadeusOfNazereth}} and {{noping|Dr vulpes}} are reserve commissioners.
* Eligible editors are invited to self-nominate from 3 November 2024 until 12 November 2024 to stand in the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee Elections December 2024|2024 Arbitration Committee elections]].
* The Arbitration Committee is [[Special:Permalink/1249961616#Call for applications: clerks, COI queue, checkuser, and oversight|seeking volunteers]] for roles such as clerks, access to the COI queue, checkuser, and oversight.
[[File:Info Simple bw.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Miscellaneous'''
* An [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Unreferenced articles/Backlog drives/November 2024|unreferenced articles backlog drive]] is happening in November 2024 to reduce the backlog of articles tagged with {{tl|Unreferenced}}. You can help reduce the backlog by adding citations to these articles. [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Unreferenced articles/Backlog drives/November 2024/Participants|'''Sign up to participate!''']]

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== ''The Signpost'': 6 November 2024 ==

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== ''The Signpost'': 18 November 2024 ==

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== Administrators' newsletter – December 2024 ==

[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (November 2024).

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|[[Special:Permalink/1255448214#Admin election results - please enact|Ahecht]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1255448214#Admin election results - please enact|DoubleGrazing]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1255448214#Admin election results - please enact|Dr vulpes]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1255448214#Admin election results - please enact|FOARP]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1255448214#Admin election results - please enact|Peaceray]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1255448214#Admin election results - please enact|Queen of Hearts]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1255448214#Admin election results - please enact|Rsjaffe]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1255448214#Admin election results - please enact|SD0001]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1255448214#Admin election results - please enact|SilverLocust]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1255448214#Admin election results - please enact|Sohom Datta]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1255448214#Admin election results - please enact|ThadeusOfNazereth]]
|[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Voorts|Voorts]]
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|[[Special:Permalink/1255940614#Resysop request (Ajpolino)|Ajpolino]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1255791525#Resysop request (Fathoms Below)|Fathoms Below]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1256350964#Resysop request (Pppery)|Pppery]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1258681482#Resysop request (Tamzin)|Tamzin]]
|[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Worm That Turned 2|Worm That Turned]]
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|[[Special:Permalink/1254642984#Inactive admins for November 2024|Aervanath]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1254642984#Inactive admins for November 2024|Christopher Sundita]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1256554366#Desysop request (Dank)|Dank]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1258747214#-sysop (Dennis Brown)|Dennis Brown]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1254732881#Removal of enwiki Admin rights|Dragons flight]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1258369062#Desysop request (Fastily)|Fastily]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1258563026#Desysop request (Graham87)|Graham87]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1254642984#Inactive admins for November 2024|JaGa]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1254642984#Inactive admins for November 2024|Kbh3rd]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1255999577#Desysop request (Marine 69-71)|Marine 69-71]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1254642984#Inactive admins for November 2024|Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1254642984#Inactive admins for November 2024|Yamamoto Ichiro]]
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:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-add.svg|20px|alt=added|Added]] {{hlist|class=inline
|[[Special:Permalink/1256544536#IAdmin request (SD0001)|SD0001]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1256544536#Interface admin perm request (Sohom Datta)|Sohom Datta]]
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:[[File:Gnome-colors-view-refresh.svg|20px|alt=readded|Readded]] [[Special:Permalink/1256350964#Resysop request (Pppery)|Pppery]]

[[File:Checkuser Logo.svg|20px|alt=]] '''CheckUser changes'''
:[[File:Gnome-colors-view-refresh.svg|20px|alt=readded|Readded]] {{hlist|class=inline
|[[Special:Permalink/1257592926#Change to the CheckUser team, November 2024|Spicy]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1257061609#CheckUser and conflict of interest VRT appointments, November 2024|TheresNoTime]]
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[[File:Green check.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Guideline and policy news'''
* Following [[Wikipedia talk:Administrators#RFC: Resysoppings after five years with no administrative actions|an RFC]], the [[Wikipedia:Administrators#Restoration of adminship|policy on restoration of adminship]] has been updated. All former administrators may now only regain the tools following a request at the [[Wikipedia:Bureaucrats' noticeboard]] within 5 years of their most recent admin action. Previously this applied only to administrators deysopped for inactivity.
* Following a [[Wikipedia talk:Criteria for speedy deletion#RfC: Enacting T5 (unused template subpages)|request for comment]], a new speedy deletion criterion, [[WP:T5|T5]], has been enacted. This applies to template subpages that are no longer used.

[[File:Octicons-tools.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Technical news'''
* Technical volunteers can now register for the [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Hackathon 2025|2025 Wikimedia Hackathon]], which will take place in Istanbul, Turkey. [https://pretix.eu/wikimedia/hackathon2025/ Application for travel and accommodation scholarships] is open from November 12 to December 10, 2024.

[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|20px|alt=]] '''Arbitration'''
* The arbitration case ''[[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Yasuke|Yasuke]]'' (formerly titled ''[[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Backlash to diversity and inclusion|Backlash to diversity and inclusion]]'') has been closed.
* An arbitration case titled ''[[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Palestine-Israel articles 5|Palestine-Israel articles 5]]'' has been opened. Evidence submissions in this case will close on 14 December.

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